¡¶Rebirth of 1994: Football Storm¡·


 Text Prologue

    Prologue (this chapter is free)

    "damn it!"

    On May 27, 1993, in a suburb of a medium-sized city near the capital of a province in central China, in an extraordinary-looking private building, a 21-inch color TV set, which was considered extremely rare by ordinary citizens at the time, was placed in the center of the hall.  , there is a green grass on the screen, and dozens of figures are running on the lawn, chasing a black and white ball.  It was obvious that what was on the TV was a football match.

    In the third round of the Jordanian Group Stage of the World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Chinese team faced the Yemeni team.

    In the upper right corner of the TV, the current score is playing, a score that is enough to make all Chinese fans gasp.

    1:0!  A small country with an area of ??only one-twentieth of China and a population of just over one percent of China was actually unable to defeat the Chinese team, which had an absolute advantage, and was bitten hard instead!

    Looking at the German uncle Shi who was furious next to the coaching bench on TV, the middle-aged man who was also furious in front of the TV suddenly picked up a chair and slammed it on the TV.

    "Fuck you, Uncle Shi! One fucking hair is worth 60,000, and his head is full of gold bars! I see his head is full of shit!" With a loud noise, black smoke came out of the TV, and the voice on the TV  Uncle Shi, the green field, the football, and the running players all disappeared in a flash. The middle-aged man seemed to be still angry and threw the chair in his hand to the ground in anger.

    The door was pushed open, and a gray head stuck out, with a kind face on his wrinkled face: "Oh, Pei Wei, didn't my old lady tell you, you just watch the game, give birth to a baby  Why are you angry? This TV is not worth your money, is it? No matter how rich you are, you can't waste it like this. It's better to keep it for beggars. It would be a pity to destroy it. "

    The owner of the building, the angry middle-aged man Pei Wei, calmed down and forced out a smile: "Mama Zhao, did you scare you? I forgot you were here today, I'm so sorry."

    "I'm not scared, I've long been used to it." Mother Zhao walked towards the room while nagging: "But this is the first time I was really scared by you. If I hadn't known that you are the largest company in our city,  "Hey, I really thought I was working as a housekeeper for a mentally ill person! It's really strange that you are such a kind person, but you get so excited when you see this football."

    Pei Wei gave a wry smile. He was originally a layman. His favorite thing to do when watching football and drinking was to slap the table and curse at his mother. Although after his rebirth, he relied on some memories of his previous life to make a lot of money in the economic tide of reform and opening up, but no matter  Why is he rich? In his heart, he is still the ordinary ordinary citizen he was before - it's just that he was reluctant to smash the TV before, but now he is.

    Although a long time has passed (this statement is a bit strange), Pei Wei still clearly remembers how he returned to 1980 when he was 20 years old.

    It was the summer of 2006. After Pei Wei watched the World Cup finals match between Italy and France in a bar, he went home drunk. Unexpectedly, he slipped and fell into a manhole cover that was stolen by a thief.  Inside, it was four o'clock in the morning, and there were no pedestrians on the street. Pei Wei tried his best to climb out of the sewer. Ten minutes later, it rained heavily. Pei Wei, who didn't understand water at all, choked on the water continuously.  He finally passed out and after regaining consciousness, he discovered that he had returned to twenty-six years ago.

    Forty-six-year-old Pei Wei is a man who has failed so much that he cannot fail anymore. He has been divorced and his children have been given to his ex-wife. He works in a small public institution. With a meager income, he can neither eat nor starve to death, but has nothing.  With his skill, he himself knew that eating and waiting for death would be the best outcome for him in the future.

    Pei Wei, who found that he was back to the golden age of twenty, felt that his eyes were bright. Although he was confused in his previous life, he also knew that the 1980s to 1990s were the golden age of China's reform and opening up. It did not require too much ability, as long as  If you have a vision and dare to think and act, it is not too difficult to make a fortune. In fact, those who made a lot of money during that period were often people with very low knowledge levels - of course, whether they could keep their wealth  Whether they come down or continue to expand depends on the education they receive.

    Pei Wei wanted to cry when he thought of this. Although his current life was envied by many people, compared with the protagonists in the rebirth novels he had seen in his previous life, his rebirth this time was extremely unworthy.  He did not suddenly acquire a memory that is beyond ordinary people. He can even remember the lottery numbers of a certain year, month and day. His body is the same as before. Although he is very healthy, he has not killed a cow with one punch.  There is neither an intelligence bonus nor a physical bonus, so it's all a waste of time.

      Fortunately, the timing of rebirth was pretty good, and it happened to coincide with the great days of China's reform and opening up from 1980 to 1990. It was true that gold was everywhere. Pei Wei first earned his first pot of gold through small business.  Then at the beginning of the 1986 World Cup, he made a lot of money abroad through betting against Argentina to win the championship based on the memories of his previous life. After ten years of accumulation and his excellent vision (nonsense, can he be outstanding if he knows it in advance)?  , and an extremely efficient team under him, Pei Wei's Tianyu Group's assets are snowballing and growing. It already has nearly 10 billion in fixed assets, and Pei Wei's personal wealth has also reached several billion.

    Maybe in China in the 21st century, this amount of money is nothing, but in China in the early 1990s, this amount was enough to make Pei Wei the leading local rich man.

    However, Pei Wei knew that it was enough for him to advance to this step. If he continued to develop, he would inevitably interact with some domestic giants at the top of the biological chain. If there was an intersection, there would inevitably be conflicts. Pei Wei knew that his qualifications could only be  It can be considered average. If you compete with those smart people, isn't that looking for death?

    The most important thing is that Pei Wei's biggest advantage is that he knows some big things that may happen in the future. This is also the reason why he was able to make so much money from scratch in 10 years. But don't forget, he was only reborn in 2006.  Yes, he knew nothing about what happened after that. After losing this biggest advantage, Pei Wei knew that if he fought against those people without overestimating his own capabilities, he would only die in an ugly way.

    So he made a very wise move and did not continue to expand his group. He just maintained the current status quo. He knew that with his current wealth, he could live a decadent life for ten lifetimes.

    After successfully realizing this wish - a very low-level wish, that is, he had earned enough money to live luxuriously without doing anything - Pei Wei felt confused. He was only 30 years old.  , are we about to start doing nothing and squander the rest of our lives in a corrupt life?

    After thinking of this, Pei Wei found that Zhao's mother was about to clean up the TV. He was startled and stopped the "housekeeper"'s move: "Zhao's mother, you'd better leave this alone. I'll call the concierge later."  Lao Wang is here to take care of it, don¡¯t hurt you!¡±

    After Zhao's mother left, Pei Wei roughly picked up the shards of TV glass on the ground. At the same time, he thought to himself, he can't be so excited watching football in the future. It's a trivial matter to ask for money to replace the TV. He hurt himself for Chinese football.  But it¡¯s not worth it.

    I was very excited when I was reborn. I thought that like the protagonists in some rebirth football novels, I would gain unparalleled technical abilities, dominate the world football with my own strength, and then lead others to create a counterattack against the Football Association.  , bringing Chinese football to the formal level, and the wheels of history are rolling

    Who would have known that when I found a football and ran out to play it excitedly, I realized that I was still the same twenty-year-old self who needed neither technique nor stamina nor speed, but even though my consciousness was very good - just kidding, as long as  Who is a pro at playing live football who is not super conscious?  But no matter how good the consciousness is, it is nothing without the cooperation of technology and speed.

    The most important thing is that he is already twenty years old and his body is completely formed. In fact, if he is reborn at the age of 6 or 7, he will become an excellent player with his understanding of football and the training in the sports school.  It's still possible, but at the age of twenty, he will never have this opportunity again.

    "Oh my godwhy did you send me back to 16 years ago? Do you want China to have one more billionaire? Do you want me to spend the rest of my life bored?"

    Pei Wei complained silently - just kidding, he didn't dare to say this loudly, there were several servants and hourly workers he hired in this room, in case his identity as a reborn human was known to outsiders.  Well, Pei Wei couldn't imagine that something terrible would happen to him.

    If it really doesn¡¯t work, just watch the football, eat and drink, and wait to die. Anyway, in my memory, China will start to become professional the year after next. Although this professionalization later became a big joke, but anyway, the atmosphere of the league in the first few years  , the level of excitement is still acceptable.

    If that doesn't work, use your own money to buy a club in Europe and play football by yourself. Then you can poach all the famous stars who haven't grown up yet. Just like the joke goes, as soon as you buy the stars, you'll get them.  Buy twenty-two, eleven will play in the league, and the other eleven will be put back to play in the World Cup!

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and seemed to have thought of something.

    The professionalization of Chinese football began in 1994

    I want to open a club in a foreign country

    Although my own financial resources are nothing,A world-class rich man, but he still has more than enough to play football

    "Haha!" Pei Wei suddenly laughed twice, slapped himself on the head, and spun around in excitement.

    Ma Zhao¡¯s surprised face appeared in front of the door again. Pei Wei realized that he had lost his mind. He laughed twice and sent Ma Zhao away who was full of doubts.

    "Damn, I'm so stupid!" After sending Zhao's mother away, Pei Wei walked around the room excitedly: "I always say that I can't help Chinese football if I don't have the ability to play football. In fact, which player can  What can really change the face of football in the entire country? Even George Weah can't do this! Otherwise, Liberia would have entered the World Cup! Butbut I have money! Isn't it better to build a club and cultivate some good talents?  ?"

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei immediately began to plan to form a club. Although he has no place and no one, he has money!  What is the difference between those provincial and municipal football teams that are already extremely poor?  It¡¯s not just money!

    What Pei Wei didn¡¯t expect was that just because of his anger after losing a national team match, he entered the football circle, thus setting off a butterfly storm.

    What made him even more unexpected was what role he would play in this storm.

    To use a cheesy saying: The wheels of history have begun to turn, and no one can stop its progress

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 1 Everything is difficult at the beginning

    In June 1992, the Hongshankou Conference, later known as the "Zunyi Conference of Chinese Football", was held. At the meeting, it was determined that Chinese football should take a professional development path.

    In October 1993, the Chinese Football Association held a meeting in Bangchui Island, Dalian, and the "Draft Ten-Year Development Plan for Chinese Football", "Draft Charter of the Chinese Football Association" and "Draft Charter of the Football Club" were released, and Chinese football officially embarked on the road of professionalization.  .

    In April 1994, the National Football League Group A began, with enthusiastic audiences and a thriving scene.

    When the football wave swept across the country, Pei Wei was troubled.

    His company is a listed company, so he spent half a year transferring part of his shares to several other major shareholders. He only retained about 30% of the shares, and announced that he would no longer be involved in the company's operations - to put it bluntly  , from now on he will just wait for dividends every year.

    In fact, he originally planned to do this, but he had no idea what to do after handing over the management of the company. After all, he was only thirty years old, so it seemed a bit early to go to retirement. But now he has  The goal was to establish a club.

    The more than 20% and close to 30% of the shares he transferred brought him nearly 1 billion in cash. This fund is more than enough to start a football club, even if he wants to buy a small club in Europe, it is enough.

    He didn't think about just acquiring a club and then sending a manager to manage it - in fact, most of the Chinese clubs he knew in his previous life were of this type, and the clubs were all affiliated to a certain group.  Affiliates under the company are equivalent to branches. The boss who manages the club is equivalent to the manager of the branch. However, there is a big disadvantage in doing so, that is, the boss will not care too much whether the club is well managed or not - because the club  It's not his own, but there are people who have violated the law by taking advantage of the club - for example, several bosses of a famous southern club were found to have various problems after leaving office.

    Foreign clubs are generally the personal property of the club president, so they generally have a deep affection for the club and will not do anything detrimental to the club. Moreover, the club is also his personal property. Only by running the club well will he be able to  The wealth of the club is increasing. Under such circumstances, how could the owner of the club be derelict in his duties?

    So after thinking about it, Pei Wei reluctantly gave up the company he founded and prepared to start running the club wholeheartedly.

    As a result, after he finished handling these matters, he discovered one thing. Although he had applied to the Football Association, his club had been established, the location had been found, and the employees had been hired - but this club was a  An empty shell - no players, no coaches.

    Originally, there was a football team in this city, and Yunjia City has always been a big football city in the province. At its peak, almost half of the players on the provincial team came from Yunjia. However, it was a pity that when Pei Wei went to the Municipal Sports Committee to ask about this football team  When he was there, he got a jaw-dropping reply: Due to financial constraints, this team had been disbanded as early as last year. The players went their separate ways to find their own way, and the old coach also retired. In short, the stadium  Everything is still there, but no one is there!

    "What should we do? How can I start this club without a team?" This was the first thing Pei Wei said after breaking into the sports committee office.

    The deputy director of the Sports Committee in front of Pei Wei knew that the city's richest man was preparing to take over the team, and the municipal party committee was also taking this matter as an important project in the city's spiritual civilization construction, so he didn't say that to Pei Wei.  He said respectfully without any sign of anger, but said with a wry smile: "You'd better sit down first We at the Sports Committee can't help it. Funds are really tight. Those bastards from last year's team didn't get paid for half a year.  There was a huge quarrel, and we really don¡¯t need to keep this football team, because there is no football competition in our provincial games Moreover, compared with other sports teams, the football team has the highest cost to maintain.  Yes, let me calculate it for you"

    The director of the sports committee counted on his fingers: "The football team has a large number of people, more than 20 players, several coaches, as well as team doctors, cleaners, and ground maintenance personnel Just maintaining this stadium costs a fortune every year.  Big expenses! These people have to pay wages, and the nutritional subsidy cannot be low. Jerseys, sneakers, footballs these things may seem inconspicuous, but the cumulative amount is amazing. Our funds are limited!  Who doesn't know that the Sports Commission is a poor organization? We had no choice but to disband the football team. Just to pay those bastards half a year's salary and send them away, we would have embezzled the expenses of several other projects. Otherwise,  How can we be willing to disband the football team Who doesn't know Yun??Football A for the whole province?  There is nothing we can do"

    Pei Wei was silent. He knew that what the other party said was true. However, if a sufficient list of players is not reported to the Chinese Football Association before the start of the second division league on May 5, his club will automatically lose its qualifications!

    "Do you know where these players are going?" Pei Wei lit a cigarette and handed one to the other party: "How many are there in the local area?"

    "How do I know this? I do have their contact information, but it's been a year, and I don't know how many of them I can contact" the deputy director of the Sports Committee made a sad face.

    "Just do your best for me, Director Ma." Pei Wei sighed: "Help me, try your best to contact me. I'll treat you to dinner tonight and share your views on the development of football in this city. How about that?"

    Director Ma immediately beamed: "Oh, how embarrassing is this Mr. Pei, I should help you. The city has issued a notice, asking us to fully assist you in your work Where are you at night?"  "

    Pei Wei smiled slightly and handed over a business card: "Call me tonight and I will arrange the place. How about that?"

    "No problem, no problem." Director Ma hurriedly took the business card. When he saw Pei Wei standing up, he quickly stood up too: "Slow down, I'll see you off."

    "No need." Pei Wei laughed.

    "Yes, yes, you are a distinguished guest. The development of football in our city depends entirely on you!"

    When passing the stadium, Pei Wei vaguely heard a few shouts coming from the stadium.

    "Why does it seem like someone is training?" Pei Wei stopped.

    "Oh, that's the second-tier team and teams of other age groups training. Most of them paid tuition to train, so the teams of these age groups are still there." Director Ma said proudly  : "Our city has a very strong football atmosphere, and the reserve teams are well-equipped. There are teams for people aged 19 to 9 Do you want to go and have a look?"

    "No need." Pei Wei turned his head and took a deep look in the direction of the court: "It's better not to disturb their training. I'll come and see you tomorrow. Please find all the coaches of these age groups here tomorrow. I want to  Talk to them."

    "Ok, no problem."

 Volume 1 1994 - Getting Started Chapter 2 Meeting the Coach

    "Mr. Pei, I have really tried my best." Looking at a table full of delicious food, Director Ma's face was a little more bitter than when he was at the Sports Committee: "There are a total of twenty-six team members, and only the ones who stay here are  Eight of them are basically former substitutes. The others have gone to other places and can't be contacted at all. Even if they call home, they can't be reached Even the eight local players haven't played football in almost a year.  , I don¡¯t know how long I can run on the court Mr. Pei, I really can¡¯t help it. I, Ma Hui, always do my best, but now Oh!¡±

    Pei Wei took a deep drag on the cigarette. He knew that he could not blame Ma Hui. He had indeed tried his best. These days, it was not like in 2006 when almost everyone had a mobile phone - very few even had a phone at home.  I think Ma Hui must have traveled a lot to find out everyone's news, but there are only eight guys who haven't played football for almost a year, and they still want to rush to the top B?

    "It's okay, I know you have tried your best." Pei Wei comforted Ma Hui: "Come, eat the food first, waiter, serve the wine!"

    After the waiter left, Pei Wei personally poured wine for Ma Hui, making the deputy director feel embarrassed.

    "Director Ma, I think you should know my purpose for starting this club." Pei Wei took a sip of wine gently: "I'm not doing it to make money. I think you also know that if I don't transfer my shares in Tianyu Group  If I don¡¯t do anything, I will still have tens of millions a year. Money is nothing to me, but I am just a fan who wants to do my best for football in this city.¡±

    At this point, he raised his voice: "The level of football in our Yunjia City has always been very high. There have never been players from Yunjia in the provincial team. Although they have not played in the official national team, they have participated in the national team.  There are several members of the training team! Any fan in this province will not give a thumbs up when talking about this? Now that football is becoming professional and everyone across the country is crazy about football, can we Yunjia fans just watch others with helpless eyes?  Can we only envy the team that all local fans support?"

    "Mr. Pei, I know, I know everything." Perhaps because of drinking, Ma Hui's face began to turn red: "I, Ma Hui, am also a fan! Otherwise, I wouldn't come to the Sports Committee to do this shit.  Deputy Director Mr. Pei, you don¡¯t know that after I graduated from college, I was originally assigned to work in the Municipal Committee, but I took the initiative to come to the Sports Committee and take care of football, just to have more contact with football!  Over the past few years I could only watch the team continue to decline due to lack of funds. In the end, I was forced to disband the team! Now, we have money and funds, but no people!  Hefuck, what is this!"

    "Today did you tell the eight local players that I want to form a team with them?" Pei Wei turned the cup in his hand and asked.

    "I told you, they are very happy, saying that as long as you want Mr. Pei, they will definitely come!" Ma Hui smiled: "But Mr. Pei, you can't put too much hope in them. They used to be substitutes, although they have basic skills.  It¡¯s still solid, but its strength is definitely not as good as the previous main force.¡±

    "That doesn't matter. As long as I can play football now, I want it!" Pei Wei patted the table: "But I still have to find a coach Has Coach Hua retired now? Do you think it's possible to come back?  Ask him to come out?"

    "I think it's hard." Ma Hui frowned: "Coach Hua is already sixty-seven years old. Although his body is still strong, he is still so old after all. It is very tiring to play in a professional league.  As for people, I don¡¯t know if the old man is willing to come out of the mountain again.¡±

    "That's true. But I don't need him to be here for too long. I just need to support him for a year or two." Pei Wei nodded: "You take me to his house tomorrow morning, and then gather the players together in the afternoon.  Besides, if there are not enough people, I will look for them In addition, I will also look at the second team and other age group players, they will be good backup forces."

    Pei Wei didn't say a word. He wanted Coach Hua to come back, not just to help him survive this period. You must know that Coach Hua is a towering tree in the Yunjia football world, ranking high in the country.  With his presence, he will have an immeasurable effect on the popularity of the new club.

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    The conversation with Coach Hua was very successful. The old coach was originally not very willing to leave football, but the current situation of the city team forced him to step down and get a salary. After Pei Wei¡¯s sincere conversation, Coach Hua** agreed.  He wanted to serve as the coach of the Tianyu football team, but he made a request, hoping that his two former assistant coaches from the team could also be hired to the team.

    Pei Wei nodded in agreement, sneering in his heart: Nepotism has always been a feature of Chinese football, and it seems that even this respected senior?It's okay, but it doesn't matter. Many famous foreign coaches also have this situation. After all, if you hire another assistant coach, it will take some time to adapt, which will be very detrimental to the game that is about to start.

    As long as it is beneficial to the team, Pei Wei doesn't care about it.

    When Pei Wei mentioned that he was going to meet the second-line team and other young players of all ages in the afternoon, and was preparing to form echelon teams for each age group, this old coach who played an important role in the football field of Yunjia City became excited.

    "Mr. Pei, what you said has touched my heart" The old coach was so excited that his face turned red: "We Yunjia have always had a way of cultivating youth teams. Our echelon is the best in the province.  , even in the country, they are probably among the best! There are five echelons from 9 to 19 years old, and all of them are very perfect! Especially the second team, which is the group of 19-year-olds, there are many talented guys!  Ah! When the team was disbanded last year, I was still worried about what would happen to these little guys in the future. Will they continue to be abandoned like this? To tell you the truth, I originally planned to make this request to you, and I made it.  I¡¯m so prepared to convince you, but I didn¡¯t expect you to have such a far-sighted vision, it¡¯s so rare!¡±

    Pei Wei smiled slightly, I'm afraid Hua ** thought that he would only invest money in the adult team, and would not be willing to spend money to train young players. Indeed, if it were anyone else, he would not be interested in those half-year-olds, but  As a person with a vision for future generations, of course I know how important sufficient reserves are for a team!

    The coach's problem was solved, but the player's problem still existed. Pei Wei could only hope to find a few good prospects in the second team in the afternoon. He encountered the biggest problem in forming this club.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 3 Yunjia Second Team

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    "Okay everyone did a good job. Let's rest for ten minutes. We will do another set of training later!" On the green lawn, a middle-aged man with a serious expression blew his whistle and shouted.

    The crowd on the court immediately dispersed and went to the sidelines to drink water. There was no mineral water. A large vat was placed on the sidelines of the court, with a long row of enamel cups next to it. These young men took the cups one by one.  They scooped out water one by one in an orderly manner, and then the cows drank.

    "Lin Zi, I heard that the richest man in the city, who's his name is Pei Wei, has taken over our team and is planning to play in the National Second Division League!" A rough-looking guy poked his side.  teammates said with a wink.

    "Really? Where did you hear the news?" The man named Lin Zi had a delicate face and said slowly.

    "What good news can I hear from this guy Guosheng?" Another person next to him said with a smile: "It's rain or shine - Guosheng, you said it yourself, this year you have said that someone is going to take over the team for more than seven times.  Eight times, right? Which time is it true?¡±

    Several other players burst into laughter and began to make fun of Guosheng.

    Guosheng couldn¡¯t keep it off his face and shouted loudly: ¡°This time it¡¯s definitely true!¡±

    Looking at the unbelieving looks of others around him, Guosheng shouted at the top of his lungs: "Don't you know? My uncle's uncle's second sister's divorced ex-husband's nephew lives next door to an employee of Tianyu Group! He said  The former chairman, Pei Wei, the richest man in our city, transferred most of his stocks and only retained 30% of his shares, just to take over our team! "

    Others were already confused by his series of relationships: "Holy crap! Where did such a long relationship come from? And you said you weren't just fooling around!" Those who had previously questioned Guosheng's words were the first to shout.

    "Wu Jiang! If you keep doing this, I will really fall out! What I said is true!" Guosheng was about to go berserk.

    "Okay, everyone, stop teasing Guosheng, what he said is true." Lin Zi raised his hands slowly, and the others immediately fell silent. It seems that he has great authority among this group of players: "I  I've heard about it, but it seems that the boss is in bad shape. The first team has been disbanded a long time ago, and there are less than ten people left in Yunjia Just these few people are going to play in the second-tier league even in the Provincial Games?  Not on!"

    "Hey, this is an opportunity for us! The old players are gone, can't we just take the lead? Professionalization is happening everywhere now, aren't we also professional players?" another person said excitedly.

    "Yes, yes, we can also make money to support our family by then! Haha!" Someone immediately echoed.

    "Do you think it's that easy?" Lin Zi poured cold water on the excited people: "Who is Pei Wei? The richest man in the city! What does the rich represent? That is money! If you have money, you are afraid that you can't find good players.  ? Why should they use our group of less than 20 people?"

    "Then what should we do? Do we still have to stay in the second-tier team? Maradona started playing in the professional league to make money at the age of 16!"

    The person who said this was immediately laughed at by others: "Do you think you are Maradona? Just look in the mirror!"

    While everyone was wildly speculating about their future fate, the coach at the far end had already blown the whistle:

    "Have you had a good rest? You don't want to get up, right? If you want to rest, go back to me and get enough rest!"

    Everyone immediately got up and got back into training.

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    "Mr. Hua, the sun is strong in the afternoon. I asked you not to come, but you have to come and have a good rest." On the way to the stadium, Pei Wei kept saying to Mr. Hua who was following him.

    "It's okay, my old man hasn't reached the point where he can't bask in the sun, otherwise how can he lead the team?" Hua** said nonchalantly: "Those bastards are very difficult to deal with. If Xiaoxia hadn't led the team, they would have been really unstoppable.  Woolen cloth!"

    "Xiao Xia? You don't mean Xia Liquan? He is the coach of Yunjia's second-tier team? God, he used to be hailed as the most promising person to enter the national team in Yunjia in ten years! If it hadn't been for that game  Car accidentI haven't heard from him for a long time, so he is here! Is he also your disciple?" Pei Wei said slightly excitedly.

    "Yes, my disciple, who knows nothing but football, what else can he do? His feet have left sequelae after the car accident. He looks like a good person, but after running for ten minutes, his legs will break out.  So, why should I play football? I had to find a way to arrange for him to be the coach.The technical skills are still there, it¡¯s enough to teach young players After all, it¡¯s a job!  "Hua** said with a sigh.

    Listening to Hua **'s narration, Pei Wei fell into deep thought. In fact, he always felt that Chinese football was always unable to succeed in his previous life, which had a lot to do with the low level of coaches. Many coaches retired from players.  They were converted, and they did not receive a good education when they played football. To be a coach, it is not enough to understand football. How to make players understand the true meaning of football is a very important link. Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches in China  , including those so-called "famous coaches", did not have such qualities. It was not until a large number of foreign teachers poured into China that this situation was alleviated.

    But now it is obviously unrealistic to think of finding a coach abroad, and it is impossible for a foreign coach to lead a second-division team. This is not something that is being considered right now.

    "Mr. Hua, are there any good prospects in the second-line team? There is still a way to go. Please tell me first so that I can have a good idea." Thinking of this, Pei Wei asked Hua **.

    "There are so many good prospects!" Hua** said proudly: "Let's talk about the captain of our second team, Ailin, this kid is not simple! He is only 18 years old this year, but his skills are nothing to say! He is also in good health  , By the way, he also participated in the selection of the Qianlibao youth team, but was eliminated in the last round in Beijing. However, there were ten people in Yunjia at that time, and he was the only one who was qualified to go to Beijing!  "

    "This is not easy." Pei Wei thought in his heart.

    The Qianlibao Youth Team was a big move by the Chinese Football Association last year. It carefully selected 22 players from across the country and sent them to Brazil, the kingdom of football, for five years of training. They were all elites across the country. Although Pei Wei  I know that this team, which the Chinese people had high hopes for, did not achieve high achievements later, but at that time, those who were able to go to Brazil were not ordinary people.

    If Aylin can enter the final selection, his strength will definitely not be much worse.

    "There is also Zhu Guosheng, who is very good as a defender, with excellent defensive ability and good physical condition. Wu Jiang, who plays in the left midfield position, has good left-foot skills, and Li Chaojin"

    Hua ** counted them one by one, and Pei Wei had a lot of expectations in his heart. He hoped that this trip to the second-tier team would bring some surprises.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 4 Lonely people are shameful

    I went to bed after reading Serie A yesterday, so the promised chapter in the evening could not be released. This chapter is to make up for yesterday. In addition to this chapter, there are two chapters released today, which will be at 5 pm and 11 pm.  Around 0:00, there will be two chapters every day from now on, at noon and afternoon. I hope everyone can enjoy reading it.

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    "Lin Zi, if you really want to pick someone from us, how many of us have hope that you can pick someone? Of course you are, do you have any hope for the others?" During another break, Zhu Guosheng still sat down on Ai  Lin's side, it seems that they have a good relationship.

    "I don't think so, right?" Aylin smiled slightly: "I don't know what criteria our new boss uses to select people."

    "What does the boss know?" Zhu Guosheng was a little dismissive: "The boss must only be responsible for paying. Football is not something that can be led by just an outsider. It is not the coach who selects people. I heard that Mr. Hua is the team leader."  As for the coach, he will definitely pick us.¡±

    "Mr. Hua is the coach? That's really possible." Aylin touched his chin: "He is very familiar with us. He brought many of us here. Let me think about it"

    Ai Lin clasped his fingers: "One for me, one for you, maybe Wujiang, and Li Chaojin, Li Zhenggang, Meng Xiaojun, Wu Xiaofeng These are the absolute main players, and they should be able to pickthe people I want to pick.  There won¡¯t be too many. After all, the second-tier team still needs to be retained. If there are too many people, there will be no one left in the second-tier team.¡±

    Zhu Guosheng listened to Aylin counting heads, nodded, and suddenly laughed out loud: "Anyone can be picked, but that guy can't be picked. Who wants him to always talk back to the coach?"  After speaking, he raised his finger.

    He was referring to a very special person among the players present. The other players were sitting on the sidelines in twos and threes drinking water. He was the only one sitting alone on the sidelines, holding an enamel jar and sipping water in small sips.  .

    Aylin took one look and sighed: "Don't underestimate him. When it comes to skills, he is probably the best in our team! If not forthe coach wouldn't always put him on the bench."

    "No way, boss, no matter how skilled Nie Fei is, can he be as good as you?" Zhu Guosheng looked in disbelief.

    "I told you not to underestimate him!" Aylin said seriously: "After all, he also came back from Brazil, and you don't know how good his dribbling skills are! At that time, weren't all the best defenders in your three teams flanking him?  Didn¡¯t you break the ball? I can¡¯t do that.¡±

    "So what?" Zhu Guosheng said with a playful smile: "Didn't his team lose miserably in the later competition? No matter how good the technology is, what's the use? If you don't cooperate with one person, you can get through the whole game? Do you really think he is Mara?  Dona."

    "Can't you say that?" Ai Lin looked at Zhu Guosheng and smiled slightly: "Nie Fei and you didn't cooperate at all in that game, how could we win? And didn't you guys deliberately kill him to show off his arrogance?  Rarely cooperate with him? He still scored a goal based on his personal ability. To be honest, once he trains with us for a while, he will definitely become our main force! What a pity, this kid is so arrogant.  Everyone on the team was against him, forget it, and then he actually complained to the coach that his training was wrong! Isn¡¯t this looking for death?¡±

    "I thought it would be okay to drink a few bottles of foreign ink, no!" Zhu Guosheng looked at Nie Fei in the distance and said in a weird voice.

    Nie Fei didn't seem to hear what others were talking about. He drank the water in the cup one gulp after another, and then put the cup back to its original place. This time he took a longer rest, and everyone else was chatting. Nie Fei was bored.  Fei stood up and picked up a ball that had fallen on the sidelines with his left foot.

    Before the ball hit the ground, Nie Fei took turns placing his feet under the ball. The ball kept beating on his feet like an obedient elf. Occasionally, Nie Fei also played a trick and quickly recovered the foot that fell under the ball.  He made a circle around the ball and then continued to pad the ball.

    If Pei Wei were present, he would definitely be amazed. It's not because of Nie Fei's ball control skills. Most professional players can do such actions, but Nie Fei's series of actions seemed very easy and comfortable.  The ball is like an obedient elf at his feet. This kind of ball feel is probably better than that of most Chinese players, not to mention that he is only 17 years old!

    Gradually, other people¡¯s eyes were attracted, but there was not much surprise in their eyes. They seemed to be very familiar with this scene.

    "This kid knows how to show off his stinky skills!" Zhu Guosheng sighed: "It's amazing to have stayed in Brazil for a few years. If Brazilian football is so good, how come it has been around for 70 years?"Haven¡¯t won a world championship since?  "

    Zhu Guosheng's words make sense. After Brazil won its third World Cup title in 1970 and permanently preserved the Jules Rimit Cup, the next two decades were dominated by West Germany, Argentina and Italy, of which West Germany won two.  two sessions in Argentina and one session in Italy.

    But what Zhu Guosheng didn't know was that just after Brazil won its fourth World Cup championship in the 1994 World Cup, Brazilian football ushered in a golden era. It reached the finals of three consecutive World Cups and won two of them - of course.  He is not Pei Wei and will not know about future generations.

    At this moment, Nie Fei might have gotten excited and did a few extremely fancy street football moves. He first raised the ball up, then moved it to his thigh and bumped it several times in a row, and then jerked it upwards.  With one pick, he hit the ball with his forehead a few times. As soon as he lowered his head, the ball rolled down his back. When it landed near Nie Fei's calf behind him, Nie Fei seemed to have eyes on the back of his head.  Nie Fei lightly tapped his heel upwards, and the ball flew upwards again. Nie Fei hit the ball with his head a few more times, then let the ball fall and continued to play. Several people around him stared at him.

    "Nie Fei!"

    There was a sudden loud shout, and Nie Fei seemed startled. He stretched out his hand to grab the padded ball, and then turned his head helplessly.

    Then he saw coach Xia Liquan walking over angrily: "What are you doing? What are you showing off? Are you showing off your skills? How many times have I told you that football is a team sport, no matter how good a person's skills are  , can he use one person to fight against eleven people? Yes, your skills are good, and you are from Brazil after all, but if you lead a team to fight against Aylin and his main team, can you win?  "

    Nie Fei tilted his head slightly to one side. He seemed to have listened, but he seemed not to have listened. It seemed that he had not been reprimanded once or twice.

    Xia Liquan finished losing his temper, turned around and yelled at the other team members: "It's time to rest, continue training!"

    The others immediately started to take action, but Nie Fei was still standing there, his thin figure looking so lonely.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 5 Professional Player?

    "Oh my god, this guy just nowhow did he have such skills? This is obviously a move that some streetball masters will like to play in the future! Are we really going to find a treasure this time?"

    Pei Wei thought incredulously. He had seen all of Nie Fei's impromptu moves just now. He really didn't expect that there were young people with such good skills in this second team.

    "Who was that young man just now? Is it the Aylin you were talking about?" Pei Wei pointed at Nie Fei standing on the court from a distance: "His skills are very good. I rarely see such outstanding skills in Chinese players."  Ball feel!¡±

    He didn¡¯t see Hua **¡¯s face suddenly become very strange: ¡°Ahemcough, Mr. Pei, Ai Lin is the tall one, the one who is preparing for the activities¡±

    "What about that little guy just now? What's his name?" Pei Wei didn't notice the abnormality in Hua's face and asked enthusiastically.

    "WellwellMr. Pei, we are already here, let's go say hello to them first." Hua ** changed the subject.

    Pei Wei felt something was wrong. In fact, Mr. Hua didn't hide it well, and it seemed that he was not a good person at hiding. If Pei Wei hadn't just been thinking about that young man with outstanding skills,  You could tell something was wrong early on from Hua**'s voice.

    After all, he has been working hard in the mall for so many years. If Pei Wei didn't even have this level of obedience, he wouldn't have made such a big fortune.

    Pei Wei smiled slightly when he thought of this and did not ask any further questions. He just nodded: "Okay."

    Hua ** felt relieved and hurriedly walked to the training ground.

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    "Hello everyone."

    Pei Wei stood in front of about twenty players lined up and spoke slowly: "I think everyone already knows my identity. I am the boss of the newly established Tianyu Football Club in this city. I will lead this team."  The club participates in this year's National Football League B As the second-tier team of the former Yunjia City Football Team, you will also be merged into my club this time. Of course, if any of you are not willing to stay in my club,  I won¡¯t force it, because to put it in fashionable terms, you are all free agents now and have no affiliation with my club You will not become a player until you sign a contract with the club.  Official Tianyu Club player.¡±

    The crowd was a little commotion, probably because they didn't expect Pei Wei to say this. After all, in the eyes of a large number of people now, taking over the Yunjia City team and then accepting the second-tier team should be a natural thing.

    But more people are excited. For these young men who have been playing football for quite a long time but are not yet officially professional players, becoming a professional player and earning income through their own feet is simply a dream.

    "Of course, after you become a professional player, you will enter a whole new world. You will no longer play football as a hobby, but as a profession! Moreover, the environment of professional football is also very cruel and incompatible with  Those who follow the rules are only waiting for the fate of being eliminated!" Pei Wei's expression became serious: "Coach Xia, I heard that all members of the second-tier team have to pay fees to the team, just like the school, right?"

    "That's right." Xia Liquan nodded.

    "Now I am announcing something. From today on, as long as the players are under the name of our Tianyu Club, they do not need to pay any fees. If they play well in the game, there will be a certain amount of bonus! This rule applies to Tianyu Club  Teams of all ages." Pei Wei said lightly.

    "Wow!"

    The players were shocked. They had never thought of such a good thing before. Most of them had participated in various football training classes since they were a few years old, and they only got to where they are today after persevering.  In this process, their family spent more money on various expenses than educating a college student.

    Now the players can directly feel the benefits of professional football - at least their families save money and have the opportunity to make money.

    "However, if there is gain, there will be sacrifice." Pei Wei changed his tone: "In this case, those who are not qualified for professional football will be fired - that is, they will be eliminated. Tianyu Club does not need to hang around.  people.¡±

    These words once again caused a commotion among the players. Zhu Guosheng secretly muttered below: "Damn, isn't this a capitalist?" The voice was so low that Pei Wei didn't hear it.

    "Quiet! Quiet!" Xia Liquan shouted: "What does it look like!"

    The coach¡¯s prestige is indeed extraordinary. With a roar, the noise immediately turned into smoke.??, the venue suddenly became quiet.

    "I want to ask Mr. Pei."

    Suddenly a crisp voice rang out. Pei Wei looked up and saw that it was Aylin speaking: "What do you mean by someone who is not qualified for professional football?"

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. Neither coach said anything, but Aylin dared to ask himself this. It seems that the captain of the second team is not a simple person.

    "First, strength." Pei Wei looked around at everyone: "Does your ability in football meet the requirements of the team? If your strength is very poor and you cannot play your due role in the team, then you will  will be eliminated.¡±

    Hua ** nodded slightly. It seems that Mr. Pei is quite knowledgeable. Although these words are a bit naked, they speak of the most essential thing about football, which is the strength of the players.

    "Second, professional quality." Pei Wei's eyes were bright: "Everyone should know that in professional football in Europe and the United States, the income and reputation of professional players are higher than those of other middle classes - this is because they are in the golden period of their careers.  It is understandable that they have only ten years to earn enough income for a lifetime in such a short period of time, but as a professional player, his income should only come from legitimate salary and bonuses, rather than relying on  Other means to obtain income, such as taking money from other teams to cheat the game" At this point, Pei Wei's face suddenly turned cold as iron: "It may be a little early to say these things now, but  If I find someone in the team doing something like this in the future I will give him the severest punishment! It will not only be a matter of not being able to stay in my team, but a complete end to his career!"

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 6 A clever plan

    The harshness of Pei Wei's tone shocked both coaches, especially Hua **, who really felt that Pei Wei's words were a bit exaggerated. In the past, when football was not professional, teams often competed in the Provincial Games.  Or maybe they were let go during the National Games due to various reasons. This is also human nature. After all, if you are just making a living in the football circle, how can you offend too many people?

    They don¡¯t know that this is what Pei Wei values ??the most. No one knows better than him from later generations how harmful various tacit and questionable balls are to the Chinese league, and he never wants to see his own  Things would happen on the team that he hated.

    "Okay, that's all I have to say. The purpose of my coming today is to select some players from everyone to add to the first team. I am not very familiar with everyone, so this session will be conducted by Coach Hua and Coach Xia.  Let's work together to select players." After finishing speaking, Pei Wei turned to Mr. Hua and Xia Liquan and smiled: "Mr. Hua, Coach Xia, I won't bother you with your selection. I have something to do with Director Ma of the Sports Committee.  I¡¯ll leave first.¡±

    Since Pei Wei had told Hua ** beforehand, Hua ** had no objections and nodded. However, the players were a little dissatisfied, thinking that this was a sign that Pei Wei did not pay attention to them.

    This was directly reflected in the fact that after Pei Wei left, the players immediately started talking buzzingly, and most of them had dissatisfaction on their faces.

    "Everyone, be quiet!" Hua ** raised his hand, and the players all fell silent. It seems that his prestige among this group of people is still quite high.

    "Perhaps everyone thinks what Mr. Pei said just now is very straightforward" Hua ** looked around at the players: "To be honest, I felt a little uncomfortable when I heard it, but we have to think about it this way. The so-called professional football, in fact,  The club is a company, and all the players, including us coaches, are all employees working for this company The salary they pay you will be linked to your ability, so please don't worry, as long as everyone  If you have the strength, it¡¯s impossible for the team to drive you away.¡±

    "This is no different from being a capitalist." Zhu Guosheng said again unconvinced.

    Hua ** glanced at them with a wry smile: "What about the capitalists? Don't forget, the country is not responsible for raising us now. In other words, it is these capitalists who are raising us now I think everyone should have studied in junior high school  Philosophy, the goal of capitalists is to pursue greater profits If I say this, do you still have any objections? "

    Most of the players lowered their heads, and they all knew the situation they were facing now - most of them might have entered the first team before, but now the first team is composed of Pei Wei, a "capitalist"  ¡± company, and there is no other way out for these players who have no life skills other than playing football.

    "Okay, I haven't watched you train for a long time. I don't know how far you have improved This afternoon, I will select players from your performance to join the first team. Don't be discouraged if you are not selected. As long as you are willing  It¡¯s not too difficult to get into the first team if you work hard.¡±

    "Let's get started." Hua ** said to Xia Liquan.

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    "Xiao Liu, drive." After walking out of the stadium, Pei Wei got into the new BMW he bought. This is the first year that BMW cars have landed in mainland China. Naturally, Pei Wei bought one too, not wanting to be followed by others.  He wanted to support domestically produced cars, but these days there were really no affordable private cars among the domestically produced cars, and he was not qualified to buy a car like the Hongqi.

    "Yes, Mr. Pei, where are we going?" Xiao Liu asked while driving the car.

    "Go back to the club first. I have something to give you." Pei Wei rubbed his face, thought for a while and said.

    Although Pei Wei has no experience in managing a football club, as a loyal player of football management games in his previous life, coupled with the training in the mall after his rebirth, he at least knows what it takes for a company to operate in good condition.  what.

    When forming the club, the team he brought from Tianyu Group played an important role. These people may not be familiar with football, but the club actually has many similarities with the company. What they have to do is to manage the company.  The means are only used to manage the club - they don't need to worry about football matters.

    Therefore, although Tianyu Club has only been established recently, the standardization level of Tianyu Club is higher than that of almost all clubs in the country - after all, professionalism has just started, and everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones, but this is not a problem for Pei Wei -  ¨DHave you never eaten pork or seen a pig running?

    Now Pei Wei returns to the club to solve some things.

    The most important thing now is nothing else but the ball.? problem.

    Pei Wei doesn't believe that just relying on eight local players and young people temporarily transferred from the youth team can achieve good results in the second league - you must know that even in the second league, there are many teams that were formerly  They are converted from professional teams and are basically supported by several veteran players who have participated in the National Games and previous national leagues. The strength of these teams is not necessarily worse than some teams in Class B.

    Pei Wei also probably knows the abilities of the eight players who stayed in the local area. Most of these players were relatively weak in the original Yunjia City team and were forced to stay because they could not find jobs in other teams.  Locally, Pei Wei didn't put much hope in them, and the players promoted from the second-tier team were still too young after all. No matter how talented they were, the gap between them and those veteran players who had been on the battlefield was still quite obvious.

    Faced with this situation, Pei Wei¡¯s strategy is to pull people in and cast the net everywhere!

    After returning to the club, Pei Wei immediately arranged for a dozen club staff to rush to the cities where the A and B teams were located. In the physical fitness test before the start of the National Football League A, a total of 42 players were found to have  He failed the physical test and lost the qualification to participate in the first half of the league. There are also active international players and well-known domestic players.  Pei Wei's target is these people.

    There is no such thing as physical testing in the second division. What Pei Wei hopes is to reach an agreement with these clubs, loan them out to play for a few months, and then return to the original club after the physical testing begins in the second half of the year. Their wages  The Tianyu Club will pay for it. This has at least two benefits for other clubs. One is to save a salary expense, and it also prevents these players from not playing football for half a year and wasting their condition. In Pei Wei's mind, this  It should be a win-win situation, and there is no reason why other clubs should not agree.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 7 European Division

    Of course, not only can he put all his treasure on other clubs, but after doing business for so many years, Pei Wei has long understood that he cannot put all his eggs in one basket. After arranging these staff to quickly rush to those clubs today,  Outside the city, Pei Wei also placed advertisements in several local newspapers, hoping to recruit some players. Didn't he read a football novel in his previous life? A team that was struggling with a lack of players was because of a  Through advertising, he got a pretty good defender for free - although this possibility is very small, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, Pei Wei will not let it go - he has not paid much attention to the advertising fee.

    After arranging these things, Pei Wei thought about it and called Director Ma again. The football atmosphere in Yunjia City has always been very strong. There are also more than ten amateur football teams, large and small, and maybe one of them  There are still some masters hidden there. Pei Wei means to simply hold a football match in the city, and Tianyu will pay the prize money. Even if he can find an outstanding player among them, the money will not be wasted.

    Although Ma Hui was a little embarrassed, mainly because the time was too tight, he still agreed to Pei Wei's request. After all, it was within the scope of the Sports Committee's authority.

    Putting down the phone, Pei Wei sighed. There are still not many talents in the club. Those who know business do not know football, and those who know football are relatively rigid. After all, these people who are accustomed to the professional system may not be able to adapt to professional football.  In a word, there is a lack of professional talents, otherwise there would be no need to do everything by myself.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei made another call: "Li Qiang, come to my office."

    Li Qiang was promoted by Pei Wei in Tianyu. He has always been his assistant. He is very serious and careful in his work. Pei Wei brought him here when he established Tianyu Club this time, and Li Qiang is also happy to be by Pei Wei's side.  Of course, the high salary Pei Wei gave him was also a big reason for this.

    Li Qiang came in and sat down in front of Pei Wei respectfully. He was an outstanding young man, handsome and very capable. He was also proficient in English, German and Italian. He was very valued by Pei Wei.  A talent.

    "Li Qiang, you and I have been together for several years, right?" Pei Wei threw a cigarette over and said lightly.

    "As of today, it has been six years and eight months." Li Qiang stood up, lit a cigarette for Pei Wei, then sat down and said.

    "It's been almost seven years." Pei Wei blew out a smoke ring: "I remember when I first met you, it was at a job fair. At that time, all your other classmates were well-dressed, giving advice, and scolding Fang Qiu.  , but you are the shabbiest one among them and seldom talk, but I fell in love with you at first sight Life is really wonderful when you think about it."

    "Li Qiang will always remember Mr. Pei's kindness in nurturing me with his insightful eyes. If it weren't for Mr. Pei, I think I might just be able to get a meager salary in a small unit and wait for death for the rest of my life."

    Pei Wei waved his hand: "You don't have to say that. You are a talent. Talents will shine wherever they are I just gave you an environment You have been my assistant for so long. In fact, you  He is a talented person who can definitely stand on his own, and it¡¯s really a bit humiliating to stay by my side.¡±

    "Then what do you mean" Li Qiang was taken aback. He really didn't want to lose this well-paid job.

    "You don't have to be too nervous." Pei Wei smiled: "If it weren't for the lack of manpower, I wouldn't want you to leave my side, but among the people around me now, apart from you, there is no one more suitable to do this.  ManLi Qiang, if I remember correctly, you are also a fan, right?"

    Li Qiang relaxed a little: "Yes, I have been watching football for more than ten years. I even accompanied you to Italy during the 1990 World Cup."

    "That's exactly why I chose you." Pei Wei put out the cigarette in his hand: "I want to set up an office in Europe to be responsible for hiring some outstanding talents in sports management to serve our club.  The idea is to be established in Cologne, Germany - the Cologne Sports Academy there is world-famous, and your task is to select good talents among each graduate. "

    "Ah?" Li Qiang was shocked: "Are we just a second-division club? No matter how favorable our conditions are, I'm afraid we won't be able to attract people. After all, those who can graduate from the Cologne Sports Academy will not be ordinary people. They will be willing to  Do you want to work in a second-division club?¡±

    "I know this too." Pei Wei smiled slightly: "But we are a second-tier club now, will we always be a second-tier club? Look at the way our club is run, look at the funds we have! Don't talk about the second-tier club.  Clubs, even many A-level clubs do not have such a standardized and healthy operation method as ours.??What is lacking now is just people, players, management talents And after you go there, I don't need you to dig out many useful talents immediately. Our focus should be on two to three years later.  , at that time I thought we must be members of the highest-level league, so it would be very attractive, right?  "

    "I think I understand what you mean." Li Qiang thought for a while, nodded and said, "Then what is my initial purpose after going to Europe?"

    "If you want people, I will give you people, if you want money, I will give you money. After you go to Europe, in addition to paying attention to those professionals, try to have some relationship with some big-name European clubs. For example, some giants in the Premier League have many cooperative clubs.  We might as well find a way to become a cooperative club of a certain wealthy club Of course, this may be difficult, and I don't insist on this. After all, our current strength is not strong enough. As long as we are strong enough in the future, others will naturally come to us.  What we have to do now is to let these giants know that we are a club in China.¡±

    "I understand. I think this shouldn't be difficult. After all, having one more friend is not a bad thing." Li Qiang nodded thoughtfully.

    "I really don't want you to go. After all, you are the most important assistant around me, but there is no way. For the future development of our club and your own future, I can only send you." Pei Wei stared into Li Qiang's eyes.  : "In two or three years, it will be the time when the European branch of Tianyu Club will bear fruit!"

    "Mr. Pei, thank you very much for giving me such an opportunity!" Li Qiang said excitedly: "Money doesn't matter to me now. I have earned a lot in these years with you But now, I  Being able to enter my favorite football circle is the most meaningful thing for me!¡±

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 8 Am I a wolf?

    After arranging for Li Qiang to fly to Europe, Pei Wei's burden was not much lighter. This arrangement was more about laying the foundation for the future. The most practical problem facing Pei Wei and Tianyu Club now is still the old problem - not enough players.  In other words, there are not enough good players.

    Pei Wei was still very satisfied with his move of sending people to rent out players who failed to pass the physical test. This reminded him of when he played the earliest football manager game en97 and selected a C-level team, he would always rent out a few high-value players first.  The players then became invincible in the lower leagues. Although this was obviously a short-term behavior, it still had a considerable effect in the early stages.

    Half a month later.

    The staff who went to various A, A and B clubs came back one by one, but to Pei Wei's expectation, almost all clubs rejected his request for loan players. Fortunately, three players were  Impressed by the treatment offered by Tianyu, after negotiating with the club, they finally settled these three players.

    Pei Wei was very depressed. He didn't expect that his clever trick had basically no effect. However, three domestically ranked players came, so there was no need for this trip, especially the forward Chu Biao, but  The forward of the national team, if he hadn't passed the physical fitness test, his old club Shuzhong Tianfu would not be willing to let him go.

    In addition, Feng Gang from Egang has rich experience and is good at playing as a central defender. Huang Yuan, who plays as a defensive midfielder, defends fiercely. Although these two players are not national football players, they are also high-profile figures in domestic football. They have these three strengths  With outstanding and experienced senior players, the young players of the Tianyu team should be able to perform better.

    For these three players who provided help in times of need, Pei Wei would naturally not treat them and the club behind them badly. The personal treatment was extremely generous. These three players were also very satisfied, and Pei Wei was also interested in the club to which they belonged.  Meaning, but the representatives of the clubs who met with him seemed a little strange, as if they were satisfied but not dissatisfied with the matter.

    Pei Wei was puzzled. It can be said that everyone is happy with the joining of these three players. The players have received generous income. The original club has saved a salary expense and ensured the status of the players. Tianyu, on the other hand, is stronger in terms of strength.  It has been strengthened, and the confidence of playing in the second league is a little greater, but it is obviously beneficial, why don't other clubs agree?  And even these three clubs seem to be cooperating reluctantly.

    Pei Wei found that he didn't understand the domestic clubs. If he changed to a foreign club, they would definitely agree to this situation, because the benefits were obvious. After thinking of this, Pei Wei smiled bitterly: he changed to a foreign league.  How could a player not be able to represent the team because he failed the physical test? There is no such thing as a "physical test" in foreign leagues.

    He specifically went to ask Mr. Hua. After all, he had experienced a lot. After thinking for a while, Mr. Hua said something that made Pei Wei sigh for a long time.

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    "Do you know what Tianyu Club looks like in the eyes of other clubs now?" Hua ** did not answer directly, but asked Pei Wei in return.

    "What does it look like?" Pei Wei was stunned. He really didn't know that he was so busy with player affairs during this period that he could not think about the opinions of other clubs.

    "After the professionalization of the 24 clubs in Class A and Class B, plus the 48 teams in each division of Class B, less than half were actually able to find sponsorship from the group. Most of them relied on local sports committees to solicit sponsorships from everywhere. And some  The half of the sponsored teams are basically affiliated with a certain company and receive investment. In other words, almost all teams are not independent, and your club is the only independent club.  , is supported by your personal financial resources.¡±

    "If you are just a small boss, others will not notice you, because now everyone knows that if you want to play football, you can't do it with millions of money. In an A-level club, every year  Without an investment of about five million, it is simply impossible to support the basic operation of a club. In the few months since you took over the team, you have invested close to ten million - this number has almost caught up with some A-level teams.  The total investment of the team in a year - and this money is nothing to you. "

    "Professional football, to put it bluntly, is that football will only be played if you have money, and you are a person who is not short of money - in fact, what Tianyu is lacking now is just people, only players."

    "You rent out these players who cannot play in the First Division due to physical tests on a short-term basis to increase their strength. This is the right direction, but you give each player a very high treatment. Of course the players are happy, but can the club be happy?  ? Are they afraid that you will dig them out?Do we want these loaned players to stay in our corner?  Now people have been attracted by you even before they come here. After staying here for a few months, can they still stay in their previous club with peace of mind?  "

    "If Chu Biao and the others are not determined to come, the club where they are located will definitely not let them go. If you can come to these three people, you can laugh. Unless the others are with the original club,  After the contract is terminated, it is definitely hopeless if you want to rent it. "

    Hearing this, Pei Wei suddenly realized that just like Abramovich's crazy money-burning at Chelsea in the previous life, which caused panic among other giants in the European continent, now these clubs also want to boycott him!

    "Damn it, you want to strangle me when I'm in trouble? It's not that easy! As long as I get through this year and rush to League B, remember that when the league starts next year, player transfers will be allowed by the Football Association.  Then I will really be like Abramovich, waving a check to recruit all these international players, and then play the main league, and then be placed in the national team to play in the Asian Cup!¡±

    Thinking back, Pei Wei knows that this idea is not very realistic. If you have money to buy a few national team players, others will not say anything, but if you really move the entire national team, the Football Association will probably intervene by then.  .

    "Mr. Hua, how is the team's training during this period?" Pei Wei put it down. Anyway, it is definitely a good thing to have three national-level players. Let's talk about next year.

    "It's very good. After signing the contract with them, these boys are very motivated." Hua ** said with a smile. It seemed that he was very satisfied with the training during this period.

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed twice. In his opinion, this was a normal thing. With the stimulation of bonuses, it would be strange for these players not to work hard.

    Therefore, often in the second division league, what determines the final outcome is not the strength of the players, but the material rewards of the club.

    "Have you found any good prospects in amateur competitions?" Nowadays, there are not too many good players Pei Wei.

    "They are all average. I have watched every game. There is no outstanding person. Mr. Pei, I don't want to put too much hope in this." Hua ** reminded.

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 Volume 1 1994-Startup Chapter 9 I also have an advantage

    Hua **'s vision is still very accurate. Pei Wei also went to watch the final day. The performance of the two teams can only be said to be okay, not even better. Several of the better skills are basically the same.  He is an old player who is over 30 years old, and his physical strength and other things have begun to decline. Playing in the amateur league is okay, but if he plays in the second division league with an extremely tight schedule, he will probably start to run out of breath after playing a few games.  In the end, in this huge "draft", only one player caught the eye of the Chinese ***, that is, the goalkeeper of the championship team. Although his basic skills are not particularly good, perhaps because he often plays games, he still has a lot of experience.  , and now there is only one goalkeeper who was promoted from the second team. His basic skills are okay, but his experience is zero. A good goalkeeper is worth half the team, but now Tianyu's "half team"  It's just these two players, old and new, who never slip away.

    Hua ** went to Pei Wei specifically for this purpose, hoping to have another goalkeeper. Pei Wei said with a bitter face: "I can't help it. It's not about money now. If a good goalkeeper is willing to come to our team, how much will it cost?"  I can afford it! But there is really no one now. Leagues A, A, and B have already started. They can¡¯t release them anymore, and the goalkeepers don¡¯t need to pass the physical test. As for the B league What do you think?  Is there any team willing to let someone come to our team now?¡±

    Hua ** was speechless. He also knew that Pei Wei was telling the truth. When he had no other choice, he put the name of the goalkeeper coach into the squad for the second division league. Anyway, this guy was only four years old.  In his teens, he can still step in to support him in times of crisis.

    However, Hua** is quite satisfied with the composition of personnel at other positions. Chu Biao, a veteran international player on the forward line, has a height advantage and is good at heading the ball. Another forward, Hua** plans to use Aylin. He has good skills and speed.  It's relatively fast. One high and one fast on the front line is his favorite combination. Another veteran player is their substitute. Midfielder Huang Yuan is the main defensive midfielder. Another defensive midfielder Hua** is preparing to use Yuan Yunjiayi.  The team's substitute midfielder Wang Yingjie, and the midfielders on both sides are young players brought up by the second team. What Hua ** likes is that they have good physical strength and can go up and down.

    On the defense line, the center back combination is an old and one new model. Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng play together as center backs. Both are strong and fierce defenders. They have no problem dealing with high-altitude balls. The disadvantage is that they cannot turn around quickly.  ¨D¨DBut this is also a common problem among Chinese defenders. Even the two main central defenders of the national team are slow to turn around.

    From the perspective of Hua **, this main lineup is not bad in terms of personal strength, and the substitute strength is not bad either - there are just fewer people, but now the team still has one biggest problem, and that is the lack of tacit cooperation!

    When Mrs. Hua mentioned this matter to Pei Wei worriedly, Pei Wei could only smile bitterly.

    Eight half main players and half substitutes from the original Yunjia first team, three players sub-leased from other places, seven young players promoted from the second team, plus a goalkeeper picked up from the amateur team -  These nineteen people are all the first-team players of Tianyu Club.

    Coming from different places, the team has been formed for less than a month - for such a team, it seems that there is only one adjective, and that is - rabble.

    Faced with this situation, Pei Wei could only use the bonus to stimulate them to train hard for more than a month before the start of the second division league, and cultivate a tacit understanding as soon as possible - although this does not seem to be something that can be achieved in one step.

    But what surprised Pei Wei was that he saw someone in the first team, a young man who had performed skills similar to street football on the training ground.

    Later he learned the young man¡¯s name. His name was Nie Fei.

    Originally, Pei Wei thought that Hua ** would not draw this Nie Fei into the first team, because his vague words at the time made Pei Wei think that Hua ** had some objections to this Nie Fei. Looking at the current situation, even if Hua **  **Any opinions against Nie Fei will not affect the team.

    Time slowly came to May, and Tianyu Club finally looked like a club. All staff at all levels were in place, and the problem of team doctors was also solved. Pei Wei spent a lot of money to recruit several people who were excellent in treating bruises and injuries.  Chinese medicine, with them here, it can be said that there is no need to worry about medical treatment.

    Pei Wei's advertisements in newspapers to recruit players still had a certain effect. Almost every day, some players came to promote themselves. Xia Liquan was very busy. In addition to leading the second team, he also took on the important task of identifying players.  However, all the hard work was finally in vain. The team added four more players. In Xia Liquan's words, although their strength is not very good, they are still capable of playing as substitutes. At the very least, the thickness of the bench has been increased a lot.

    The competition in the Central Division of the Second Division League will be held in mid-July and last for one month. A total of six teams will participate in the round-robin competition. Only the first place will advance to Beijing for the finals.Opportunities, that is to say, no mistakes can be made in any game, otherwise you may lose the qualification to advance.

    Pei Wei really didn't have much confidence in his heart. Fortunately, the Tianyu team is in the Central Division, and the strength of each team is relatively average. The current pattern of Chinese football is basically still the previous "Southern Guangzhou and Northern Liaoning", with strong teams  Basically, they are concentrated in the north and south divisions, even in the second division league. This means that Tianyu cannot encounter a truly strong team before entering the final stage. If this is not the case, Pei Weidu will  I kind of want to just train the team this year.

    However, as a coach, Hua ** is full of confidence: "We are not absolutely sure of entering the finals, are other teams sure? To be honest, these teams in the Central Division are not very strong, and they all recruit football from various places.  They were converted from a team that is about the same as ours, and we know their situation relatively well. They are mainly made up of veteran players. Although they have rich experience, their physical fitness is a big problem. In such a tight schedule, maybe  After three or four games, they will have to start weak! Although we are mainly young players and may not be as experienced as them, we are definitely stronger than them in all aspects of physical strength! In such a game, the competition is who can persevere better!  live!"

    Pei Wei was convinced by these words. A professional coach is a professional coach. Although he has played a lot of football manager games, how can the game compare with reality?  In terms of numerical values ??alone, Team Tianyu may not have any advantage, but the game is not just about numerical values.

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 10 Mobilization Rally

    July has arrived quietly.

    This is the hottest time of the year. It has been very lively since its launch. The two-tier A, A, and B leagues that seemed to be thriving have also entered a hiatus. The World Cup that just passed has whetted the appetite of the fans.  It seems that no one is paying attention to the upcoming National Football League Second Division competition. TV stations around the country have not mentioned this matter. Even the newspapers have not even the slightest news about the Second League.

    Under such circumstances, the entire Tianyu Club, from Chairman Pei Wei to several drivers, quietly came to Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province, and moved into a separate small building specially rented by the Wuhan Institute of Physical Education.  In the building, preparations begin for the second division league to start in a dozen days.

    The game is coming, and what reassures Pei Wei is that none of the players have formed a gang and gone out to play all night. After all, it is 1994, and they have just entered the concept of "professionalism" and have not yet enjoyed the "professionalism"  "These players in Tiantai are relatively simple, and they are also afraid of losing their well-paid jobs - the salary level given to them by the wealthy Pei Wei is almost as high as that of an average A-A club.

    For this reason, Hua** also specially found Pei Wei, believing that he should not feed the appetite of these people by giving too good treatment - in the heart of the old coach, hard work is the factor that improves the team's combat effectiveness - Pei  Wei just smiled and did not explain. How did the old coach know that when next year comes, the players' treatment will be so good - getting better and better. If we don't win the hearts of some players now, next year I'm afraid it will be more than just this money.  .

    As far as Pei Wei knows, second-division teams usually temporarily recruit a group of players at high prices before the start of the league, and then slowly combine them after rushing to first-division and first-division B. However, Pei Wei does not want to use this model to establish a professional and streamlined team.  He has always insisted on building the club, and Tianyu's current perfect echelon configuration has strengthened his idea.

    The temporary mercenaries may have played a certain role at the time, but after rushing to the next level, the club has to start over again, which is not something that can be solved in a year or two. After all, a team  The centripetal force and cohesion cannot be formed in a short time, but must be gradually formed under long-term cooperation and cooperation.

    Pei Wei is committed to letting football clubs form a "corporate culture" like a company. This kind of culture cannot be achieved in words, but must be achieved through long-term accumulation.

    Therefore, the stability of personnel is very necessary in the early stage. A grass-roots team will never become a big trend. Pei Wei does not want his club to be a grass-roots team.

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    "The weather is really hot. Wuhan deserves to be one of the three hottest furnace cities in the country." Zhu Guosheng walked into the temporary conference room and wiped his sweat and told Aylin. After today's training, Hua**  He notified all the players and asked them to come to this temporary conference room for a meeting. All the players also knew the reason - the first League Two game was about to start in two days. Tianyu's opponent was the Changsha Golden Bulls. This opponent  Tianyu Club is not very familiar with Tianyu, but similarly, other teams are not familiar with Tianyu, so how to boost the morale of the players before the game has become the most important thing.

    "Fortunately, the weather in Yunjia is much cooler than here, so we should be more accustomed to it." Aylin walked into the room and said while looking for a place to sit down.

    The two of them arrived earlier. After them, the players entered the room one after another, which was not very big. Only some of them could sit on the big round table - these were all players with older qualifications or higher values.  , the others could only move a stool and sit in the back - among them was Nie Fei, who was still so lonely, sitting alone.

    Pei Wei was the last one to walk into the conference room. At a glance, he could basically tell what position these players held in the team. He also saw Nie Fei, who seemed to be doing well in the first team.  It was not very good, which allowed Pei Wei to roughly understand why Hua ** was reluctant to mention this technically outstanding player.

    Football is a sport that pays most attention to teamwork and collectiveness. No matter how strong a person is, it is impossible to defeat a team - after all, players like Maradona only appear in almost ten years - his personality is too great.  Lonely people tend not to achieve very good results in football.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei sighed in his heart. It would be a pity if such a technically outstanding player was buried because of his character. After all, China's football foundation is still very weak. This is not only his personal loss, but also the club's.  Loss.

    "I have nothing to say. Everyone has been training very hard during this period. As the chairman of this club, all I can do isI'm doing the logistics work for everyone from behind.  "

    After sitting down in a specially reserved seat, Pei Wei said slowly that here are all members of the team, either players or coaches. He and an assistant beside him are the only exceptions: "To use an old saying,  We all come from all over the world and come together for a common goal - what is this goal? I think everyone should know that at this stage, it is the only ticket to Beijing, and then,  It¡¯s one of the two A-B seats!¡±

    "I, Pei Wei, do not engage in football to make money, but I have a principle. No matter what I do, I either don't do it or do my best! Now that we are on the second-tier league field, then we have to  Striving for the best results! With our strength, I believe this goal can be achieved! Are you confident?

    "Have confidence!" the players roared with great enthusiasm, especially the players promoted from the second team. This made Pei Wei feel very relieved for a while. It seemed that he was right. When professional football just started, the players  They are still very simple. If a few years later, they don't get some real money and silver, who would be inspired by these empty words.

    "Okay, now let my assistant announce to everyone the incentive plan given by the club for participating in the second division league."

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 11 The first goal in the first game

    "Hiss"

    "ah¡­¡­"

    "Oh my God"

    The small conference room was filled with the players' low voices of surprise. As Pei Wei's assistant announced the amount of rewards in the game, the originally quiet players could no longer remain calm. Almost everyone  With his mouth wide open, he watched dumbfoundedly as his assistant reported numbers one after another. Even Chu Biao, who had seen the big world, Ai Lin, who was usually calm, and Nie Fei, who seemed not to care about anything, now had expressions different from those of the others.  Same, with only two words written on his face: "Surprised!"

    "In the round-robin competition in the Central Division, the bonus is 10,000 for a win, 5,000 for a draw, and no reward for a loss. An additional 10,000 will be awarded for a consecutive win, an additional 20,000 will be added for two consecutive wins, and so on After all games are over, each additional goal will be awarded.  Two thousand bonuses, the above bonuses will be divided equally among all players.¡±

    "Beijing finals." The assistant raised his head, looked at the players with surprise on their faces, and read in a calm voice: "The eight teams across the country are divided into two groups to play a round-robin match. The top two teams will advance to the knockout rounds. The winner will  The bonus is 20,000 for a game, 10,000 for a draw, and 5,000 for a goal difference."

    "If we enter the final knockout round." The assistant looked at the players who were already a little unable to sit still: "The final stage of the game is a knockout round, which means that we only need to win one game to advance to League B This game  The prize money for winning the game is 10,000 yuan! The prize money for the final is the same as that for the semi-finals!¡±

    As soon as the last word from the assistant's mouth fell, the meeting room exploded. None of the players expected such a huge bonus. You must know that the highest salary among them was only 3,000 yuan. If the team really  If they can win the final championship, each of the twenty-three players in total will be able to receive at least 10,000 to 20,000 yuan!

    Although it doesn¡¯t seem like much, you must know that even when these players were the main players in the provincial team, their monthly salary was less than one thousand. Otherwise, why would there be rumors that the two big guys of the national team always look at each other?  However, it turned out that several thousand yuan was stolen from one of them, and it was suspected that another person had stolen it.

    Pei Wei looked coldly at these cheering players. Although the bonuses he paid seemed so incredible now, who could have imagined that in a year or two, if a boss's promotion reward was only this, he would be raised.  The hungry players didn¡¯t even bother to look at it!

    After the players calmed down a little, Hua ** waved his hand: "You have also seen Mr. Pei's sincerity. In the game the day after tomorrow, we cannot draw, let alone lose, we must win!"

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    The match between Yunjia Tianyu and Changsha Jinniu was the second match in the Central Division of the Second Division League this year. The first match was played by E-Gang Team 2 at home against Nanchang Dafeng. In the end, E-Gang Team played at home and easily defeated with two goals.  The opponent takes all three points.

    The match between Tianyu and Jinniu was held in the stadium of a local university in Wuhan. Compared with the crowded and lively atmosphere of the home team E-Gang's match, the attention this match received was simply a bit shabby -  -Only a few college students holding umbrellas were watching on the concrete stands - This is because it is summer vacation. Normally, college students who like to join in the fun would have crowded the stadium.

    I don¡¯t know why the league¡¯s organizing committee put the national-level football league in a school stadium. Although it is a second-division league and a divisional competition, it is still a professional game. It can only be played by amateurs in normal times.  Play on the team's field?

    The players were very dissatisfied, but Pei Wei didn't care too much - he had long known what the low-level leagues were like when professionalism just started - at least the field was pretty good, and it was basically full.  There is grass - although the grass looks a bit green and yellow.

    Hua ** sent out 11 players who have been the main team in training, forwards Chu Biao and Ailin, midfielders Huang Yuan and Wang Yingjie, two midfielders Wu Jiang on the left, and Li Chaojin on the right - these two  They were all promoted from the second team. The four defenders Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng played in the middle, with Meng Xiaojun and Wu Xiaofeng on both sides. The goalkeeper Hua ** still did not dare to use Gao Haitao, who was promoted from the amateur team, but used the original second team.  Goalkeeper Wei Jie.

    When this new and old lineup appeared on the court, the head coach of the Changsha Golden Bulls immediately pouted. It seemed that the rumors before the game were true. The Yunjia City team, which was once famous throughout the central region, has been disbanded.  No longer exists. Although their new boss is very rich and has poached several nationally famous players from several first-division clubs, in any case, this old, old, small team  Will it have much fighting power?

    Three international-level players are in Serie BHe is indeed outstanding in the league, but the football game is played by eleven people!

    Maybe next year Yunjia Tianyu will become stronger due to the financial offensive of the rich boss, but this year they seem to be just passers-by in the second league - as for what happens next year, can he control it?

    In the eyes of the Jinniu head coach, apart from the home team E-Gang Second Team, no team among the six teams in this division can compete with his team. All he has to do now is to meet E-Gang in the final round.  The second team had enough goal difference before to gain a greater advantage in the final battle.

    The head coach thought one thing wrong. Perhaps as he expected, Yunjia Tianyu lacked tacit understanding, strength, and bench thickness but they definitely did not lack one thing, and that was fighting spirit!

    Sometimes, money is really a good thing.

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    The head coach of the Changsha Golden Bulls opened his mouth wide and looked at the field unconsciously. He didn't realize that the cigarette in his mouth had fallen to the ground. He stared dumbfoundedly at the Yunjia Tianyu players who were cheering and celebrating on the field

    Beside them were the dejected Changsha Golden Bulls players.

    Only fifteen minutes into the game, Yunjia Tianyu scored their first official goal since their formation, leading 1:0!

    Pei Wei jumped up from the coaching bench to celebrate the birth of his club's first goal!

    No one expected that this goal came so easily and so quickly!

 Volume 1 1994-Startup Chapter 12 The Stimulus of Money

    Let's go back to before the game started.

    In the first ten minutes of the game, both sides played in an unhurried manner. The first ten minutes of the game were as dull as a glass of boiled water. In this important first game, no one was willing to be punished for taking risks.  The opponents seized the opportunity and started the game in a very cautious manner without knowing each other's bottom line. After all, they were not that familiar with each other.

    But ten minutes later, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s attack speed suddenly accelerated!

    Feng Gang jumped high and deflected a cross from the wing. Huang Yuan, who was outside the penalty area, immediately turned around and distributed the ball to the left wing after receiving the ball. Wu Jiang quickly dribbled the ball forward after receiving the ball.  The opponent's right back failed to defend in time because he had just made an assist. He dribbled the ball past the center circle and then quickly inserted it toward the baseline. At this time, Tianyu's two forwards also began to move quickly into the penalty area.  .

    The two central defenders of the Golden Bulls sandwiched Chu Biao in the middle. They did not dare to slack off on the national team's Zhengyin center. Wu Jiang passed the ball near the bottom line into the penalty area. Chu Biao was blocked by two opponents.  Clamped tightly, unable to take off.

    The ball flew over the heads of the three people and began to fall. At this time, the third defender of the Golden Bulls rushed up and prepared to kick the ball away, but at this moment Chu Biao rushed out from the double team of the opponent's defender.  Before the opponent's defender could make a clearance, he lowered his head and pushed the ball to the side!

    This action stunned the Taurus. No one thought that Chu Biao would actually risk being kicked in the face by the opponent to make such an action - he is a member of the national team, isn't he afraid of being in the second division?  Lose your spot on the national team due to injury during a league match like this?

    But they were not allowed to think too much. Aylin had quickly stepped in from the back row, pushed the ball forward from Chu Biao, and then kicked it towards the Jinniu goal. The goalkeeper, who was obviously distracted, even made a save.  He couldn't make any moves, he just turned his head and looked at the football spinning in the net

    One to zero!

    After scoring the goal, Aylin hugged the cheerful Chu Biao. The forward of the national team was lucky. The opponent's defender subconsciously closed his foot. Chu Biao avoided being kicked in the face.  doom.

    "I really didn't expect Chu Biao to be so desperate." After the celebration, Hua ** sat down and said to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei just smiled. He knew why Chu Biao was so desperate. The income he gave him in the past two months this year almost caught up with his previous year's income, not to mention such a high bonus in the end - the power of money.  , has always been very effective.

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    The loss of the ball in the opening game caught the Golden Bulls off guard. In terms of strength, the Golden Bulls are definitely the top two among these six teams. Their players are relatively average in strength and their bench depth is also very deep. However, compared with Tianyu,  They lack outstanding players who can make the final decision.

    Therefore, after regrouping and starting to attack, although the Golden Bulls had a considerable advantage on the court, they could not attack within the 30-meter area of ??Tianyu's half. Tianyu concentrated eight players in the midfield and backcourt to defend, and the frontcourt  Only the high-speed combination of Chu Biao and Aylin was left. Chu Biao's experience and Aylin's momentum were enough to make the Taurus defense fearful.

    In the 21st minute, the Golden Bulls' winger sent a slightly reluctant pass under the pressure of Wu Jiang who was returning to defense. The forward in the penalty area jumped up and won the ball over Zhu Guosheng's head, but the ball flew high.  up the crossbar.

    In the 28th minute, the Golden Bulls got a corner kick. After a scuffle in the penalty area, the ball was kicked out of the penalty area. A midfielder of the Golden Bulls met the ball and shot angrily from 25 meters away from the goal. The ball hit the crossbar hard.  This was also the most threatening shot of the Golden Bulls in the first half.

    The next game ended with a fight everywhere. What annoyed the Taurus players the most was that the young players whose technical level was obviously lower than theirs were like taking medicine, struggling with them desperately to prevent their offense.  There was no rhythm at all, and the game almost ended in endless falls.

    After the start of the second half, the Golden Bulls were still attacking desperately, but the obvious intensity and frequency were not as good as in the first half - the Tianyu players' completely physical pressing not only consumed a lot of their physical strength, but also almost exhausted the opponent's physical fitness -  ¨DThe average age of the Tianyu team is only 23 years old, making it the youngest among the teams in this division. Youth means good physical strength. This is why Hua ** decisively uses a forcing style of play. ¨DThe current average age  Most of the players in the Golden Bulls, who are five years older than Tianyu, have already shown their fatigue after the crazy run in the first half.

    In Pei Wei's view, this kind of coercion that relies purely on physical strengthThe way of playing is to use your own strength to hurt others. As much energy as the other side consumes, our own side will also consume as much - or even more - in fact, there is no way to deal with this tactic, and that is to use skillful cooperation and mutual passing.  Let Tianyu consume his energy in vain, but unfortunately, there are not many teams in China that can have such cooperation, and even if there are, they will not appear in the second division league.

    In the 63rd minute of the game, the Tianyu team made another counterattack. After receiving Chu Biao's header, Aylin strode forward with the ball. His speed and dribbling were perfect in the slightly empty Jinniu backcourt.  He was like a duck in water, and it wasn't until he took the ball to the 30-meter zone of the Golden Bulls that he was kicked over by the Golden Bulls defender who caught up from behind.

    The referee came up and gave the defender a yellow card, and also awarded Tianyu a pretty good free kick.

    Huang Yuan stood in front of the ball. His set-piece skills were the best in the team. He took all set-piece kicks.

    After taking a look at the situation in the penalty area, Huang Yuan took a deep breath, then lifted the ball into the penalty area.

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    Two to zero!

    In this goal, Tianyu¡¯s star tactics are fully demonstrated!

    The three national-level players fully demonstrated their strength. Huang Yuan¡¯s accurate pass, Feng Gang¡¯s beautiful ferry, coupled with Chu Biao¡¯s domineering high-altitude bombing, the Taurus¡¯ passable defense line immediately collapsed!

    This goal completely destroyed the morale of the Golden Bulls. In the following games, no matter how their head coach jumped off the court or shouted, he could not cheer up the morale of the players.

    The next period of time became an opportunity for Tianyu's offense to perform. Before the end, Nie Fei, who came on as a substitute, was tripped by the opponent's defender in the penalty area. Huang Yuan took the penalty kick and made it three to zero!

    With the stimulation of money, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which was not favored by others, defeated the Changsha Golden Bulls, one of the favorites, with three goals!

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 13 The Second Battle

    The victory of the game made all the players have smiles on their faces during dinner. Hua ** also made an exception and allowed the players to drink a little wine - of course it was just beer, and each person could not exceed two bottles - when a few drank enough  The guy who wasn't addicted enough was sullen and ready to come up and ask for more drink, but he was stared back by the old coach's stern eyes - Are you getting carried away after winning a game?  This is the first step in the long march of thousands of miles!

    Just when the old coach was about to teach these complacent players a lesson, Pei Wei appeared to relieve these players. He walked into the room with a red face and placed the dark password box in his hand on the table:

    "Today's game was great! Everyone has worked hard. I, Pei Wei, always keep my word. I will give you money after every game and I will never let anyone suffer!"

    The box was opened, and there was a large stack of envelopes inside. Pei Wei handed them to each person one by one. Naturally, everyone couldn't help but say a word of gratitude. In the end, even the other staff members all had their share, but it was much thinner.

    "We are still playing in the second division this year. I believe everyone has seen the situation on the sidelines. It is empty and not many people are watching To be honest, I feel boring, but if we enter the first division next year, we will  You will have your own home court. Think about it, what does it feel like to score a goal with tens of thousands of people cheering?¡±

    "When the time comes, you will become the heroes of the city of Yunjia! Every fan will talk about you non-stop every day! Your every move touches the hearts of the fans, and you will enjoy the same experience as those big stars on TV.  Same treatment!¡±

    Pei Wei¡¯s words made the players excited. Who doesn¡¯t have a little vanity?  Who doesn¡¯t want to be asked for an autograph as soon as they walk down the street?

    Nie Fei looked at Pei Wei in surprise, could this be the boss that the players say only has money and knows nothing about football?  How could he capture the hearts of the players so easily?

    This boss is not simple.  Nie Fei thought in his heart.

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    Since they won the game today, Hua** also relaxed the restrictions. The players can go out to play tonight. The time to return to the team is relaxed to 12 o'clock in the evening, but almost all the players did not go out, but returned to their rooms.  .

    In addition to the winning prize and the goal prize, Pei Wei paid 16,000 yuan for this game just for the players and coaches. In this era when "ten thousand yuan households" still exist in people's memory, the prize money for a game  There are just so many, enough to surprise most people.

    Twenty-three players and two coaches shared the bonuses equally, each earning an income of 640 yuan. In 1994, the average monthly salary of urban workers, those who held the enviable iron job, was only 1 yuan.  One hundred and thirty yuan - what a huge sum of money!

    And this is only the first game, there are four more games, if you add the national finals and the final knockout rounds - everyone's eyes will start to shine with golden light, and a golden avenue will be in front of them.

    "The Golden Bulls are the second strongest among our opponents. If they can win so easily, we should be sure of the next game, right?"

    Pei Wei asked Hua ** cheerfully. He had already begun to look forward to what would happen after entering Beijing.

    "Actually, we were lucky to win today's game." Hua **'s expression was serious: "They didn't expect us to take the lead at the beginning - in fact, we didn't expect that after we scored a goal, we started to get into chaos.  , the subsequent attack also failed to pose any substantial threat due to the lack of a main attacker. After we counterattacked and scored another goal, we lost our fighting spirit - it can be said that our victory was not only because our players were willing to work hard.  , and because the opponent underestimated us, but we have to be more careful in the following games.¡±

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    Hua **'s words turned out to be true. In the match against Henan Yuanda four days later, the opponent obviously learned the lesson of the Golden Bulls and never exhausted each other's energy with Tianyu. At the same time, they sent special personnel to keep an eye on Tianyu's two most powerful players.  There are threatening forwards. In this case, the Tianyu team can only start a positional attack with the opponent in a strict manner, but the offensive effect is very little when the two forwards are being stared at.

    The first half ended in a back and forth between each other. Tianyu shot five times, two within the goal frame, and Yuanda shot four times, none of which could be within the goal frame - a dull and boring game.  Almost all the spectators around him yawned.

    After the start of the second half, Yuanda was still struggling with Tianyu leisurely. The only difference from the first half was that their defense was tighter. After winning the first game, they seemed to be satisfied with the result of one point, while Tianyu  There are not many effective ways to defeat the opponent's door.

    Hua ** sat down and shook his head. He had no choice but to give him too little time. In the past two months, he could only try to make the players more familiar with each other and in better physical condition -  There is absolutely no extra time for the players to practice various offensive routines. Now the only offensive routine Tianyu is proficient in is to create opportunities for Chu Biao in the center through crosses from both sides. In the first game, it was exactly this  The routine gained the Tianyu team a valuable first goal, but when Chu Biao was targeted by the opponent, Tianyu's offense lost its sight in the frontcourt.

    "The time given to me is still too little If you can give me one more month"

    Hua ** secretly gritted his teeth. Tianyu's strength is not bad. There are several outstanding and experienced old players, Mesozoic players who are stable, and young players with momentum and physical strength - and they are now  The tacit understanding between them is not bad, but in terms of offensive routine, they still seem a little poor.

    "We can't fight on both sides anymore. We must strengthen the attack in the middle." Hua ** said to himself in his heart, but it was too difficult to rely on cooperation to attack from the middle. The players on the field had not practiced such a routine. For  In this case, there is only one way, and that is to let a player with excellent skills dribble the ball from the center to disrupt the opponent's defense.

    Thinking of this, Hua **'s eyes swept across the bench and finally landed on Nie Fei.

    "Nie Fei."

    Hearing the coach calling him, Nie Fei quickly raised his head.

    "Go warm up!"

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 14 The guy who likes to eat alone

    Hua ** frowned, and Pei Wei also frowned. Although he did not have the professional vision that Hua ** had honed over decades, as a senior fan, he could still see that his team lacked  What is the advantage of the opponent?

    In the first year of the professionalization of the league, logically speaking, it should be relatively easy to play. Each team is still trying to cross the river by feeling its stones. Basically, they still use the methods of the professional team era to train, compete and run the club.  Under his command, the Tianyu team is formed entirely in accordance with the most advanced club management model. In terms of development prospects, Tianyu is definitely ahead of any other team because they have avoided many detours.

    But it is precisely because other teams basically still use the old professional team model that they have not lost much personnel. The deep foundation they have left behind for a long time allows them to be comfortable in the composition of their personnel. This is from participating in the second-tier league  This can be seen from the number of teams. In the next few years, there will often be only a dozen or more teams participating in the second division league. Twenty or so teams are considered quite large, and the national divisions are only divided into four.  District, but this year, there are a total of forty-eight teams participating in the second division league!  There are also six divisions, and almost all cities with sports committee football teams have sent teams to participate, which also makes the competition fierce.

    However, Pei Wei does not think that his idea of ??team building is wrong because of this. In fact, starting from the second year of professionalization, the number of second-tier teams has been gradually decreasing. There have never been 48 teams nationwide like this year.  The reason for the emergence of a second-division team is because the second-division teams that followed the old professional team system have basically lost their capital for survival. The second-division league plays a tournament system and has no home court income, and ordinary companies are also interested in  There is not much interest in investment from second-division clubs. When they are unable to make blood and cannot enter the first-division league, the only way out for these teams is to be disbanded.

    Just when Pei Wei was thinking about this, Hua ** made a substitution, Nie Fei replaced a full-back, Tianyu's formation changed to 352, and the old coach was ready to attack with all his strength.

    The players from Henan Yuanda didn't pay much attention to Nie Fei's appearance. In fact, there were less than twenty minutes left before the end of the game. Their head coach gave up the idea of ??winning just after the second half started.  Because it is unrealistic to try to break through the Tianyu defense line led by Feng Gang with their mediocre offensive line. They were very satisfied with the one point they won in the first game. After all, if they lost, not only would they lose  For one point issue, two points were awarded to the competitor - this difference is huge.

    When they saw Tianyu replaced a handsome young man, they did not pay too much attention. After all, in Tianyu, a team where young players accounted for 40%, there were too many young players.  , and this kid doesn¡¯t look like a player with strong offensive ability.

    They immediately regretted their underestimation of the enemy.

    For this young man standing in the middle of the penalty area, Yuanda only sent one player to mark him. Their defensive tasks were also very heavy. The two difficult forwards in the penalty area, one tall and one fast, were at least  It takes three people to keep an eye on them, and there are two full-backs on either side who are full of energy and are always running up and down with joy. They also have to be careful, and they also need to prevent Huang Yuan from interfering in the middle Anyway, deal with it.  With Tianyu's national-level players, at least in the Central Division, few teams dare to take the lead.

    Nie Fei received Huang Yuan's through ball in the middle, then turned around to face the Yuanda player who was guarding him. The defender, who clearly despised him, came up and was ready to poke the ball from Nie Fei's feet just as he turned around.  It fell, but Nie Fei looked at the opponent in front of him, moved the ball to the side lightly with his feet, and dodged the opponent's feet, and then jumped to the side lightly, throwing away the guy who had kicked too hard.  behind.

    "Beautiful!" Pei Wei's eyes lit up. After getting rid of the defender, Nie Fei could be said to have a vast plain in front of him. The other Yuanda defenders had Tianyu players in charge of guarding them. As long as someone moved, Nie Fei would score the ball.  If you are more timely, you can completely break through the opponent's defense.

    A defender defending Wu Jiang rushed up, but Nie Fei did not pass the ball, but continued to drive forward. After forcing half of the opponent's body, Nie Fei suddenly took a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    Yuanda¡¯s goalkeeper struggled to get the ball over the crossbar, a corner kick.

    "Why didn't you pass it to me just now!?" Wu Jiang asked Nie Fei angrily. There was no one guarding him just now. Although it was a little away from the goal, he believed that if the ball was at his feet, it would definitely cause some damage to Yuanda's goal.  trouble.

    But Nie Fei gave him a slap on the back of the head, which made Wu Jiang stunned.

    Others did not notice this episode. Huang Yuan took a corner kick and ZhuAfter winning the game, the ball went over the crossbar.

    These two threatening attacks made Tianyu's bench sigh, and Yuanda's head coach couldn't sit still. He replaced a forward and a midfielder with two defenders.  It was obvious that he wanted to hold on to the end.

    Two minutes later, Tianyu made a comeback. The two full-backs made a wide-range move and then sent the ball to Nie Fei's feet again. Nie Fei still held the ball and rushed towards the center. The Yuanda defender who had just suffered a big loss this time  Not daring to look down upon this young man, he approached him cautiously.

    "oh!"

    The fans screamed in the stands beside the field - there were a lot more fans watching this game - the young No. 22 just now actually feinted back and forth around the ball with his left and right feet alternately for seven or eight times.  , shaking the defender in front of him to the sky and falling to the ground. Nie Fei, who made this move that made everyone gasp, still did not pass the ball. After moving forward a few meters, he took another long shot. This time  The ball was shot high.

    "This guy who likes to eat alone!" Hua ** did not feel happy at all. Instead, he became angry because Nie Fei did not pass the ball: "If he could seize the opportunity to pass the ball in these two opportunities just now we are very likely to  Just scored!"

    "This guy is really unique." Pei Wei came back from his shock and felt the same way.

    "In terms of technology, he is the best one in our team! If he is not too independent, I will definitely let him be the core of the midfield!" Hua ** said to Pei Wei angrily: "But this guy is really too useless.  The organization is disciplined!¡±

 Volume 1 1994-Startup Chapter 15 Human Relations and Sophistication

    "Who is that number 22?"

    When he saw Nie Fei messing up his defense with two consecutive personal dribbles, Yuanda's head coach said angrily.

    "Nie Fei, No. 22 of the Tianyu team, is 1.79 meters tall and weighs 71 kilograms. He is positioned as a midfielder on the field" The assistant coach opened a notebook and stopped reading dryly at this point. The head coach asked doubtfully.  : "Where's down there?"

    "There are no more below" the assistant coach smiled bitterly: "Nine of Tianyu's players were just promoted from the second team. We don't know their situation at all By the way, this Nie Fei played in his first game.  Created a penalty in ten minutes, very good technique.¡±

    "Damn it, you didn't tell me earlier!" The head coach wanted to bite off a piece of the assistant coach's flesh: "Why didn't you remind me when I just replaced him?"

    The assistant coach shrank his neck after being scolded, but the head coach had no time to settle accounts with him now. He turned around and shouted to the court: "Two people go up and pinch that guy to death!"

    When Yuanda's head coach shouted, Hua ** also shouted towards the court: "Nie Fei! Pay attention to passing the ball! Don't just worry about leading it by yourself!" Nie Fei waved to the court from a distance.  Wave your hands to show that you understand.

    In the following time, Nie Fei seemed to have not heard these words at all. He still took the ball and burst into the penalty area in the middle. He used his speed and skills to torture the two opposing defenders into misery - Tianyu  The other members of the team also had a tacit understanding to put the ball at his feet and let him break through - anyway, other offensive methods seemed to have no effect in front of Yuanda's iron barrel formation, but his breakthrough was still quite threatening.

    The Yuanda defenders, who were infuriated by Nie Fei's continuous escapes, didn't care about anything. When Nie Fei made another breakthrough with the ball, a total of three players attacked him from three directions - I couldn't believe it.  Can't break your ball!

    Nie Fei still dribbled the ball forward with no fear, and the three defenders also learned the lesson. They saw with their own eyes that their teammates were easily defeated by the guy in front of them who seemed to have no lethality because of his reckless shots.  As the ball passed by, they just blocked all possible routes for Nie Fei to move forward - this guy didn't pass the ball anyway.

    When Nie Fei advanced to the edge of the penalty area, he seemed to have no way to go. At this moment, Nie Fei suddenly rushed forward with his whole body, and the three nervous defensive players subconsciously followed him back.  Taking a step forward, they immediately discovered that Nie Fei's feet were empty - where was the ball?

    The moment the three defenders stepped back, a very hidden gap appeared between them. At that time, Nie Fei cleverly knocked the ball out with the inside of his foot, and knocked it to the unguarded player in the corner of the penalty area.  Erin.

    Aylin was stunned for a moment - he really didn't expect that Nie Fei could pass the ball under such circumstances - fortunately, he was stunned for a shorter time than the opponent's defenders, which also allowed him to react before the opponent's defenders had time.  He rushed into the penalty area with the ball, and then knocked the ball into the middle. Chu Biao, who followed up, easily kicked the ball into the door.

    One to zero!

    The Yunjia Tianyu players off the court jumped up at the same time, celebrating this hard-won goal. Nie Fei cheered and rushed off the court, but as soon as he rushed to the coach's bench, he was beaten by his teammates who were chasing behind him.  He fell to the ground, and when he got up in disgrace, Mr. Hua glanced at him with complicated eyes, and finally patted his head. It took him a long time to hold back a sentence: "You kid ball  What a wild kick!¡±

    The last psychological defense line of the Yuanda players who finally broke through the goal collapsed immediately. They were already tortured by Nie Fei's dribbling to the point of nervous breakdown. The only belief that kept them going was that the game was about to end and we could still survive.  They insisted on a drawbut this goal made them completely desperate.

    The Yunjia Tianyu players, who were excited by the ball, had no intention of beating the drowned dog. In the following time, they still attacked with all their strength. Everyone could see that Yuanda had nothing left now.  The desire to continue playing - why not take advantage of this good opportunity to score a few more goals?  This is all money!

    Tianyu¡¯s fierce attack finally paid off. They expanded the score before the end. Zhu Guosheng smashed Huang Yuan¡¯s corner kick into the goal - this was also the first goal scored by Tianyu¡¯s defense.

    After winning the second consecutive victory, there was inevitably another grand celebration. While drinking heavily, Zhu Guosheng put his arms around Nie Fei's neck and asked him, this guy who was not accustomed to seeing him at first: "Hey, how many times in a row are you next to the ball?"  How did you do it all around?"

    Nie Fei shrugged his shoulders and said lightly: "In Brazil, this kind of action is very common."

    This sentence made the warm atmosphere suddenlyAfter a while, Zhu Guosheng's hand around Nie Fei's neck slowly retracted.  Although everyone soon started chatting enthusiastically again, Nie Fei found that the other team members who had already thawed out a lot with him began to become a little cold again. An invisible wall seemed to lie in front of him and the other team members.

    "What did I say wrong again?" Nie Fei thought inexplicably.

    "This Nie Fei" Pei Wei, who witnessed all this, shook his head and sighed in his heart. It seems that this guy really grew up in Brazil and doesn't understand any Chinese people and sophistication. This sentence is correct, but Nie Fei  Fei's tone was so ordinary, just like he could easily do this move that amazed all the team members - the young team members were okay, but there were so many veteran team members present.  With three international-level players!  Doesn't saying this bring out the jealousy in others?

    No wonder Hua ** didn¡¯t let him play the main role but only used him as a surprise soldier. Or was it to take care of other people¡¯s emotions?

    In the third round four days later, Yunjia Tianyu still maintained their strong momentum. Their opponent Hefei Yidong was disgraced by a score of 4 to 1. Chu Biao scored two of the four goals in the first three games.  He scored goals in every game, showing his super strength as the main forward of the national team. Ayling also scored a goal, and also assisted Wu Jiang to score the last goal. This young forward showed great performance on the court.  His extraordinary talent and ability have made him increasingly valued by other teams.

    And Nie Fei, who played a decisive role as a substitute in the last game, sat on the sidelines for a full 90 minutes.

 Volume One 1994-Start Chapter 16 Savage by Nature

    Sorry, I was too tired from work yesterday. I went to bed as soon as I got home to eat and take a shower. I forgot to update. This chapter is to make up for yesterday. There are two more chapters today.

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    ????????????????????????????????????????????, scoring nine goals and conceding only one goal. This is the performance of the newly formed Yunjia Tianyu team in the Central Division of the Second Division League.

    There could not have been a more perfect start than this, and what made everyone at Tianyu even more happy was that when they won the third game, their biggest opponent on the way to the championship, the E-Gang Second Team, was tied by the Lokomotiv Second Team. In this way, Tianyu could not only  Occupying the first place alone also gives them a certain advantage before the life-and-death battle against the second team of Esteel in the penultimate round.

    The first three games in the Central Division are in one stage. There is a six-day break after the third round. This is undoubtedly better news for the Tianyu team whose tactics are quite exhausting. They have more time to recover.  Prepare physically for the game against the second team of Esteel Steel.

    In order to let the players have a better rest, Hua** gave the team two days off. However, in order to prevent the players from consuming more energy in these two days than during training, Hua** still took the night off.  A fatal order to return to the team before twelve o'clock.

    However, despite the holiday, the hot weather in Wuhan also made the players less willing to go out for fun. Only a few energetic young men from the second team went to visit the most famous scenic spot in Wuhan, the Yellow Crane Tower, but after returning  Zhu Guosheng said "it's boring" and said he didn't see anything. He only saw a dark area - there were human heads everywhere.

    The team is on holiday, and the players have their own affairs. The coaching staff also has the task of arranging tactics and analyzing the game. In this way, Chairman Pei, who leads the team, has become the most idle person. He cannot have in-depth conversations with the players.  , because the gap between them is indeed deep, and he does not want to dictate the tactical arrangements of the coaching staff. He knows his position. A boss who is too keen on the team's tactical play can only cause unnecessary trouble to the coaches.  , it is a disaster whenever a layman leads an expert.

    After sitting boredly in the guest house all afternoon, in the evening, when the temperature began to cool down, Pei Wei finally decided to go out for a walk.

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    From a geographical point of view, Hubei is neither southern nor northern China. The character of Hubei people is more like a mixture of southerners and northerners. They are bold and shrewd. "Nine-headed birds in the sky, Hubei guys on the ground."  ¡±, this proverb, which cannot be said to be derogatory or complimentary, very aptly expresses the character of Hubei people.

    Wuhan dialect sounds very "irritating". Sometimes two people on the street are having a good conversation, but to others it sounds like they are quarreling. Pei Wei remembered what one of his former classmates who studied in Wuhan said: "In Wuhan,  No matter how gentle and beautiful a girl looks, her gentle temperament is immediately gone when she opens her mouth.

    However, Pei Wei really likes to listen to Wuhan dialect. He thinks that such words sound very straightforward. Although when walking on the street, he hears swear words such as "a bastard" all the time, but after he gets used to hearing it, he feels a bit cordial.  Come.

    Walking on the street, surrounded by bustling people, Pei Wei suddenly felt a little lonely in his heart.

    From a personal career perspective, Pei Wei is undoubtedly very successful. He has assets that are envied by most people, and these assets allow him to do what he likes, but if he is a "reborn"  From a "human" perspective, Pei Wei is undoubtedly a failure.

    Rebirth did not allow him to recover his failed love. Being busy making money made him lose the opportunity to continue with his first love. The failed marriage before his rebirth also gave him a sense of fear about marriage, so although he was over 20 years old,  Thirty years old, as a very standard "diamond king", he has no plans to get married.

    Of course, he does not lack women. His assets are enough to make a considerable number of women flock to him like moths to a flame. Pei Wei is not a saint, but he is very principled in this regard - everyone gets what he needs.  Question, want to go further?  no way!

    Through these ten years of hard work, he gained a lot, but he also lost a lot, not only love, but also friends.

    Before his rebirth, Pei Wei almost had nothing and was good for nothing, but what made him proud was that he still had four or five true and caring friends. However, after his rebirth, his circumstances changed dramatically, and so did his life.  This makes his paths completely different from those of his previous friends. Without intersection, friendship will naturally cease to exist.

    What makes Pei Wei even more painful is that if he could have been reborn two years earlier, then he would have been able to save his parents who both died in a fire - in 1978, the 18-year-oldThere was a fire in Wei Wei's house. A drunk guy accidentally set fire to the garbage dump in the residential area. Then he mistook the liquor he was holding in his hand and poured it on the garbage pile. This action not only ruined  He took his own life, and also burned the entire residential area, which was basically a wooden structure. More than 20 people died innocently in this disaster, and Pei Wei's parents were two of them.  Pei Wei, who was still studying at the time, survived.

    Pei Wei looks back on the past ten years. Apart from the money he made one after another, there is really nothing else.

    "Fortunately, I still have football now." Pei Wei thought to himself.

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    ¡°Ouch!¡±

    Pei Wei, who was walking with his head down, was feeling sorry for himself and complaining about why he couldn't get everything he wanted after his rebirth like in those novels, when he suddenly bumped into a soft object. Pei, who was only 1.7 meters tall.  Wei sat down on the ground, and heard the woman's angry and shy screams in his ears.

    After regaining his composure, Pei Wei realized that he had bumped into a lady and hurriedly got up: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry I'm sorry, did I hurt you?"

    "What's wrong with you? You don't have eyes when you walk?" The woman also sat on the ground and said reluctantly after being helped up by Pei Wei.

    "Yes, yes, I don't have eyes" Pei Wei smiled and shook his head: "But you have eyes, why did you still bump into me?"

    "Why are you like this?" The woman's eyebrows stood up, and Pei Wei realized that this woman who looked to be in her mid-twenties and dressed as a professional woman was actually pretty good-looking: "You were the one who hit me.  Do you want to be the first to complain?"

    Pei Wei felt a chill: "Why do every girl like to be like a savage girlfriend now? Forget it, can't you hide away if you can't afford to offend her?"

    Pei Wei, who didn't want to cause trouble, quickly apologized. The other party didn't seem to be the kind of unreasonable person. Although he said a few unforgiving words, he immediately left angrily.

    Pei Wei shook his head. What he disliked the most in his previous life were some women who pretended to be savage and imitated Jun Ji-hyun after watching "My Sassy Girl". After taking a few steps, Pei Wei came to his senses. It was still 1994. This movie  It hasn't come out yet, and I don't know which school the heroine Jun Ji-hyun is a student in, or whether she has had plastic surgery.

    Pei Wei laughed dumbly. It seems that the lady just now had it in her nature. Her memory seems to be a bit confusing recently. You should be careful and don't say anything you shouldn't say.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 17 Chess Room

    The little episode just now was quickly put aside by Pei Wei. Although this young woman can be considered beautiful, Pei Wei is basically immune to women now. He is just worried about finding a place to put her there.  The boring time these days has been consumed.

    There are not many entertainment activities these days. Internet cafes are far from being popular. Even in provincial capital cities like Wuhan, there are only a few computer game rooms, which only include "Dune" and "Legend of Sword and Fairy".  Waiting for a few classic games that he had already played badly in his previous life.

    ??Except for some illegal things, the only entertainment facilities for the public are billiards rooms and coin-operated game rooms, but Pei Wei really can't get interested in these two.

    After walking around for a long time, Pei Wei still couldn't find a place to kill time, but his stomach began to protest. He didn't eat dinner when he came out. He walked on the street for more than half an hour, and the little food he had for lunch had been eaten.  He consumed everything.

    But this is easy to deal with. Wuhan¡¯s snacks are quite famous. Basically, all kinds of snacks are sold in an alley. Hubei was originally a famous land of plenty. The saying goes, ¡°If Huguang is good at it, the world has enough.¡±  There are a dazzling array of famous snacks from the Land of Fish and Rice, each with its own characteristics.

    I bought a bowl of Wuhan's most famous hot dry noodles at a roadside stall. Pei Wei held the bowl and ate it while walking on the street sweating. The fragrant sesame sauce and chili oil coated each noodle.  It was coated with oil and made Pei Wei addicted to it.

    After eating, Pei Wei still felt that he was still satisfied. With his index finger moving, he simply turned to an alley that sold all kinds of snacks. He bought some of all the snacks that he liked and ate them all until his stomach was full.  Hold it until it almost swells.

    After solving the problem of eating, Pei Wei wandered around the alleys again, trying to find some fun to kill the remaining time - he didn't want to just go back to the guest house and watch boring TV - but he ended up with nothing to do.  Attracting the attention of some sneaky guys, Pei Wei was forced to turn out of the alley after rejecting several groups of men with mean faces.

    As a result, just after turning out of the alley, when Pei Wei looked up, his eyes immediately lit up.

    "Zuomen Chess Room" is the name of this small chess room. The chess room, which is only about 40 to 50 square meters in total, looks very neat, with two rows of chess tables arranged neatly.  It's very quiet indoors.

    Pei Wei is very satisfied with the environment of this chess room. There are already five pairs of people playing catch and kill in the chess room, including four chess tables and one Go table.

    The owner of this chess room is a middle-aged man in his forties. When Pei Wei came in, he was holding a chess book and reading it with gusto. When he saw a guest coming in, he reluctantly put down the chess book in his hand.  Welcomed him.

    "Does the guest want to play chess? Are you brave enough to match him?" The boss looked this strange guest up and down. He usually only has regular customers here, and they also have fixed opponents. The new guests are really a bit strange.  Good arrangement.

    Playing chess is no better than anything else. You can¡¯t play it just by having a chessboard and an opponent. It¡¯s only interesting for people with the same level of skill. If the level difference is too big, it will be boring no matter who you are.

    "I don't have any partners." Pei Wei knew what "partners" meant, which refers to habitual chess friends: "I came alone, can I watch from the side? Of course, I still follow the rule of watching the chess without saying anything.  got it."

    "No problem, everyone is here. They won't mind. They play more energetically when someone is watching." The boss quickly made a cup of tea for the guest: "You can take your time and take a look. I'm here."  There's something else." He pointed to his chair.

    Pei Wei nodded and didn¡¯t talk nonsense. The boss went back to read the chess records, so he randomly picked a table and started reading.

    After watching four or five games, Pei Wei felt a little itchy. His chess skills were not very good, that is, he was at the mid-level amateur level, but he was quite addicted to chess. At first, Hua** liked to play two games with him. Later, he found out that  Pei Wei went on and on endlessly, and in the end he had no choice but to thank his boss for his insensitivity.

    At this time, the door creaked and was pushed open again, and a figure stepped in.

    "Hey, what's going on? There are so many new customers today." The boss thought in his heart and went to welcome them.

    "Does the guest want to play chess? Are you adventurous?"

    Pei Wei next to him almost laughed out loud. This boss is interesting. Why does he always say this to all customers?

    "No." Very standard Mandarin: "It seems I can only watch it."

    The boss smiled and pointed at Pei Wei: "That guest is also alone. Why don't you come and have a plate first? If you join hands, we can continue."?If it doesn't fit, forget it, just treat it like I asked you to do it.  "

    "I have no problem." The later guest seemed very generous: "Don't worry, you still have to pay the plate fee."

    "That's okay with me." Pei Wei's hands were itching, so of course he wouldn't object.

    It wasn't until he sat down that Pei Wei began to look at the "chess friend" in front of him. He had a standard Chinese character face that was not angry and intimidating, tall and majestic. At first glance, he was at least a person who often gave orders.

    "It's strange, why does he look familiar?" Pei Wei was sure that he had never met the person in front of him. His memory was quite good, but he looked familiar.

    He was sizing up the other person, and the other person was also sizing him up. Although Pei Wei had an ordinary appearance and could not be found in a crowd, and his figure was just ordinary, as the former chairman of a large group company,  The current club boss, Pei Wei, leads at least dozens of people to make a living, and the temperament cultivated by being in the upper hand for a long time cannot be overshadowed.

    "My surname is Pei, not Yi Pei." Pei Wei took out a finely crafted sterling silver cigarette case, popped one out and handed it over - smoking is not prohibited in the chess room, and most people who like to play chess smoke:  "What's your friend's last name?"

    The other party was not polite and took it immediately: "My surname is Xu, double Xu."

    "It turns out to be Mr. Xu." Pei Wei just said this when he was interrupted by the other party with a wave of his hand: "I can't stand hearing about Mr. not Mr., so be it, I should be older anyway, call me  How about Lao Xu? I¡¯ll just call you Xiao Pei, okay?¡±

    "That's it." Pei Wei was also tired of the routine of Mr. coming and going. What he said just now was just an instinct cultivated in the shopping mall: "Let's play chess, let's get started."

    "You are the black man, you go first." Lao Xu exhaled a puff of smoke.

    Pei Wei was not polite and put the cannon out with a "pop" sound.

    "Hand cannon?" Lao Xu almost choked on the cigarette: "You want to play with this for me?"

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 18 Confrontation

    Anyone who has played chess should know that the hand cannon is a way to kill shit. Generally speaking, using the hand cannon is to bully the opponent who is not as good as you. But like Pei Wei, he has never played against an opponent.  It is still rare to use this trick from the beginning.

    It seems that Lao Xu is also a person who has a lot of experience in fighting. He recognized this trick of hand cannon, and he was choked at that time: "Are you trying to play this for me? Do you want to lose?"

    "Let's go and see. It's not too late to tell if we win." Pei Wei said lightly.

    His posture frightened Lao Xu. In fact, playing chess is similar to a football game. All competitive sports are essentially the same. Sometimes psychological warfare is also a good way. Overwhelm the opponent with momentum first and then you can win.  Gaining an advantage in the final competition - People who have played against each other should also know that when dealing with hand cannons, one should be hard, not soft at all. If you are soft even a little bit, you will be oppressed by the opponent until you lose. Lao Xu can't figure it out.  Under the circumstances, he had to be cautious, but Pei Wei suddenly charged and beat him, blindly punched and killed the old master, and he was killed without even taking forty steps, and was defeated.

    "It's over so soon?"

    Hearing the "crackling" sound of chess being played here, the boss raised his head in surprise. It hadn't even been five minutes yet, and the game was over?  The gap is not that big, right?

    The boss specially arranged an inner chess board for the two outsiders, fearing that they would disturb the old customers. However, he did not expect that the game would be over so quickly, even if it was a fast chess game. Could it be that the middle one  A great master?

    "Your move is not kind." Lao Xu complained while playing chess: "This move is obviously trying to deceive me. Are you trying to scare me with a large array of hand cannons? This game doesn't count. Let's do it again."

    "It doesn't matter." Pei Wei smiled "hehe" and was in a good mood: "One to zero, I am one set ahead."

    "Okay, let's ride on the donkey and read the songbook - we'll see!" Lao Xu gritted his teeth.

    In the next round, the winner, Pei Wei, still went first. Pei Wei showed off his hand cannon again. He wanted to use his momentum to overwhelm the opponent and make the opponent unconscious - because from the previous round, Pei Wei was aware of the opponent in front of him.  The level is not bad, and I am lucky to win, but after winning the first set, the opponent will undoubtedly have a shadow in his heart, and it should be much easier to deal with in the next game.

    However, Lao Xu was not a good person. He quickly adjusted his mentality and started a head-on confrontation with Pei Wei from the first step. The two played so fast that the boss shook his head. With such fast play, no one except the lousy chess piece Louzi could win.  Who else on the national rapid chess team would play like this?

    The game ended in a draw. Lao Xu was not afraid of confronting Pei Wei from the beginning. In the end, the chariots, horses and artillery were completely matched up. The two of them struggled for a long time with just a few pawns. In the end, neither could do anything to the other.  .

    The boss looked on with a smile on his face. Looking at Pei Wei's start and posture, he probably guessed how Pei Wei won the first set so quickly.

    In the third game, Pei Wei took the lead again, and Pei Wei started with a big hand cannon. Three big hand cannons in a row made Lao Xu smile bitterly: "Can you change your approach?"

    "What method?" Pei Wei asked knowingly.

    "For example, screen horses?" Lao Xu sighed: "Three sets of hand cannons. If you are not tired, I will be tired. Is there anything else?"

    "It's easy to say, you can do everything. You can beat me first and then talk about it." Pei Wei said with a smile: "I will show you my other tricks when the time comes."

    "Okay, wait and see."

    ?? Lao Xu gritted his teeth and burst out these words, and he sighed for a while.

    This time, Lao Xu's momentum was indeed different. While confronting Pei Wei head-on, he came up with clever tricks one after another. Pei Wei was careless and the opponent took away two of his cars for the price of one car. Although he tried his best to kill the opponent's last car.  They were defeated, but at a considerable price. All the Shixiang soldiers were killed. When Lao Xu's horse and two soldiers approached the city, Pei Wei had no choice but to surrender.

    "This set should not be counted. I just neglected it at the time. Come again!"

    Pei Wei muttered and was about to play chess. Lao Xu, who finally won a game, was in a good mood. He waved his hands and smiled: "Forget it for today. It's already very late. How about we come back tomorrow?"

    Pei Wei looked at his watch and realized that the last set had been played for more than an hour without realizing it. It was almost 12 o'clock in the evening. He had no choice but to nod: "Okay, let's do it tomorrow. I'll be here for half a month."  They will all be in Wuhan. As long as I have time, I will come here and wait for you. See you there. ¡±

    "Hey, what a coincidence." Lao Xu laughed: "I have been working in Wuhan for the past half month, and I will definitely come when I have time!"

    Pei Wei shook hands with Lao Xu, took out two bills from his wallet and placed them on the chessboard: "I'm sorry to play against you today with a hand cannon, but I should pay for this plate!"

    Lao Xu didn¡¯t add muchJust say: "I will come out tomorrow."

    For the next five consecutive days, Pei Wei would happily run to this chess room to play chess after taking care of the club affairs in the morning. Lao Xu did not miss his appointment and came on time to play with Pei Wei every afternoon.  Serve a few plates.

    The two players are of equal skill, and the results are mutually beneficial. Pei Wei's chess style is quite fierce, and he always launches a powerful attack from the beginning. If you reveal even the slightest loophole, he will immediately catch you and chase you.  , until the whole line was defeated, and Lao Xu's chess style was the same as his own, upright, extremely calm, and dared to fight hard. Although the level of the two was not too high, the chess games were always exciting.  , so that the boss stopped reading the chess records these days, and just stayed beside the two of them watching chess, which was quite satisfying.

    Pei Wei lost the last game of the day, and he also lost the total number of games today. However, judging from the results of these six days, the two were just tied, each winning three days, and even the boss was also  He was amazed: "It's really rare for opponents to be so evenly matched like you There are still many gaps that have been played for many years!"

    Today was originally about Lao Xu paying the bill, but Pei Wei rushed to pay the bill: "Lao Xu, these six days of playing chess have been really fun It's a pity that I have something to do tomorrow and I will definitely not be able to come. I want to say  In a word playing chess with you is really enjoyable!"

    "Hey, what did I say?" Lao Xu Yisha: "I was just about to say this! I also have a task tomorrow and can't come, but I will have time the day after tomorrow. Do you have time the day after tomorrow?"

    "Yes! Absolutely!" Pei Wei smiled happily: "Then the day after tomorrow, let's see you there!"

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 19 Big Prize

    In the smoky coaching room, the three coaches kept smoking one cigarette after another, turning the small room into a smoke-filled battlefield. However, they seemed to have no intention of stopping and were still smoking heavily.  , and looked at the picture on the TV screen without blinking.

    "The two forwards of the second team of Esteel are very strong." Xia Liquan puffed out a puff of smoke, looked at the TV screen, and said suddenly.

    "One is the main center of the former Esteel first team, and he is also a teammate of Chu Biao in the national team. That guy is taller than Chu Biao and has an even more obvious advantage in the air" Hua ** put out the cigarette butt fiercely.  In the ashtray: "He's 1.95 meters tallwhy doesn't this guy play basketball!"

    What annoys Hua** is that the national team center also came to the second team to maintain his condition because he failed to pass the physical test. Some time ago, he even applauded the physical test conducted by the Football Association - it brought him three experienced players  A player with outstanding strength - but it also brought him such a big trouble in this crucial game!

    "It's difficult to defend this guy." Xia Liquan said worriedly: "Although Feng Gang was a teammate with him before, he is only 1.8 meters tall. The difference is too obvious, and the edge of the second team of Esteel Steel  The road attack is very sharp, and it is unrealistic to just try to block their crosses from the wing.¡±

    "We can only use Zhu Guosheng to keep an eye on him. Although there is a gap in experience, he is the tallest among the defenders in our team. At 1.86 meters tall, he is nine centimeters shorter than the opponent. It is not too outrageous, and his physical condition  Very good, although the forward is tall, he is not heavy, so he should be able to contain him with confrontation," Hua** said decisively.

    "Their goalkeeper is also very strong." The goalkeeper coach who had been silent suddenly said: "According to statistics, the effective saves he made in the first three rounds of games were an average of 2 or 5 times per game This number is amazing."

    Hua ** was also silent. Although the E-Gang Second Team conceded two goals in three games, one more than Yunjia Tianyu conceded, in fact, Tianyu¡¯s goal was not seriously affected during the game.  The test of the game, the defense line of two old and two new has both experience and motivation. The young goalkeeper Wei Jie made only a handful of saves in the game. Although he performed quite well most of the time, in the last game  The opponent's long shot from 20 meters missed the goal somehow - if Tianyu's only weakness at this stage is, it is definitely the goalkeeper!

    "Ignore him." Hua ** lit another cigarette and took a deep drag: "No matter how good the goalkeeper is, he is just one person. As long as our shooting quality is high enough, scoring goals is not a problem. I think our victory in this game is  The tactic is to defend and counterattack. After all, it is enough for us to score one point - they are at home and must win, so they will definitely attack, and then our forward line will have a chance. "

    What he said made Xia Liquan and the goalkeeper coach nod at the same time. Indeed, with the Tianyu team's forward configuration of one tall and one fast, it is perfect for a quick counterattack.

    However, Hua ** remembered that at noon today, he originally wanted to discuss a few words with Pei Wei, the boss who was obviously very knowledgeable about football. Xia Liquan was his disciple, and the goalkeeper coach usually kept silent on such occasions.  That is to say, no one can comment on his tactics - the old coach does not want to turn the discussion of the coaching staff into a one-word speech.

    But after hearing his intention, Pei Wei just waved his hand: "You are the coach - you make the decision in terms of tactical arrangements. I am only responsible for the logistics so that the players can go to the game without worries - we all do our own thing.  I will not interfere with your work."

    By the way, this strange boss also expressed some emotion: "In Chinese history, there have been too many incidents where front-line commanders made mistakes due to the blind command of superiors - if I interrupt too much, it will cause unnecessary trouble." Hua  Sir, our club must be professional and professional, and this is also a reflection of it.¡±

    What he said made Hua ** confused. At such a critical time, shouldn't we work together?  It's not like I have any objections to this. Besides, it's me asking you, so what's the big deal?

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    Xia Liquan's cry made Hua **, who was still thinking about it, come back to his senses - the old coach has been distracted recently, probably because after having more contact with Pei Wei, he found it difficult to accept the football philosophy that Pei Wei accidentally said.  This is probably why concepts always come up in your mind.

    "Okay, now let's talk about the tactical arrangements for this afternoon's game."

    After coming back to his senses, Hua ** coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment: "Stand on the counterattack and strengthen the defense in the middle. The two midfielders must fill in the front of the penalty area, and the wingers must also assist the fullbacks in defense. Zhu Guosheng  , today you are staring at the opponent's main forward, be careful to be cautious.Use your body more to interfere with the opponent, and don¡¯t let the opponent hit the ball comfortably When counterattacking, Chu Biao fights for the first landing point, and Aylin pays attention to pressing for the second landing point. The opponent will definitely  If you pull them out to attack, there must be a large open space behind them for you to rush into.  When counterattacking, the full forwards must press firmly without delay. The most important thing is to be quick!  "

    He slapped the table and glanced around with a pair of old eyes: "This game can be won or drawn, but it cannot be lost! Do you understand?"

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    At this time, the door was pushed open with a "clang", and Mr. Hua turned his head without hesitation to see who was so short-sighted. He came in at this time, and then he saw Pei Wei.

    "Team members, let me say a few words."

    Pei Wei walked straight to the side of Hua **: "I believe everyone knows how important this game is. The only one who can compete with us for the ticket from the Central District to Beijing this year is the E-Steel Second Team, and we only need one."  A draw basically ensures the march to Beijing.¡±

    "Today I announce that the winning bonus for this game will be increased to 20,000, and the goal bonus will be increased to 5,000. As long as there is a tie, it will be regarded as a win! I will still pay for the winning streak! If I win, the next game will not matter.  How about that, I will also give out bonuses based on winning the ball!¡±

    As soon as Pei Wei finished speaking, a wave of cheers immediately swept through the small conference room. Even the waiter at the guest house outside the door could feel the excitement of the people inside

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 20 Difficult Competition (Part 1)

    "Go up! Go up! Expand the defensive range, don't be passively beaten like this!" The game only lasted twenty minutes, and Hua** on the sidelines couldn't sit still, and was forced to stand up and shout loudly into the court.

    He thought the game would be difficult, but he didn't expect that the Tianyu team, which had high morale, was suppressed by the opponent from the beginning of the game. If the Tianyu players were playing this game with high morale, then their  The opponent E-Gang Team 2 is risking their lives!

    From the first minute of the game, the second team of Esteel Steel was on the offensive, constantly exerting pressure on the Tianyu team through the two wings, and the forward who was as famous as Chu Biao and firmly occupied the main center position of the national team although running  He moves slowly, but with his height, he is a huge threat to any team as long as he is in the penalty area, let alone the Tianyu team's defense.

    Zhu Guosheng is working hard to fight against the opponent. Unfortunately, although his body is not inferior, he has obvious disadvantages in terms of experience, technology and height.

    In the fifth minute, the right winger of the second team of Esteel used his speed to break through Meng Xiaojun and then made a pass from the bottom. The center met the ball and the ball was slightly higher than the goal post.

    In the 11th minute, under the cover of the center, another forward of the second team of Esteel seized a loophole in the penalty area of ??Yunjia Tianyu and quickly inserted his foot into the penalty area to hit the goal. The goalkeeper missed the ball and the opponent's center followed up and prepared to make a stop.  Fortunately, Feng Gang didn't give any face to his former club teammate. He blocked the opponent's path and then kicked the ball in advance to clear the ball.

    In the 18th minute, the second team of Esteel directly hoisted the ball into the penalty area in the midfield. The center jumped high to get rid of Zhu Guosheng who was not paying attention and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball hit the right post hard and bounced out. The goalkeeper was busy.  He held the ball under his body, and it took him a long time to get up with a pale face.

    The second team of E-Gang was very impressive on the court, and the fans off the court also put considerable pressure on the players of Yunjia Tianyu. Different from the deserted situation in other games, because the second team of E-Steel is a local team, the fans from Wuhan also  They all love watching football, and a total of five to six thousand people packed this small venue to the brim - of course, almost all of them were fans who supported the E-Gang Second Team.

    The almost non-stop cheers and cheers from around the stadium gave the players of the second team of Esteel Steel more fighting spirit and courage. The national team center was even more brave in the next game. In the 26th minute, he was tall  There was even a trick at the foot, which staggered Zhu Guosheng. Although the final shot missed the post, it still won thunderous applause from the audience on the sidelines.

    "Damn it, I never saw you so awesome when we were fighting in Yemen." Pei Wei, who was sitting next to Mr. Hua watching the battle, muttered in a low voice, but Mr. Hua still heard it clearly. Although he was worried  Looking at the situation on the field, the old coach couldn't help but feel happy after hearing these words.

    After finishing muttering, Pei Wei couldn't help but ask Hua **: "Hua Lao, our game should be fine." Only at this time did Pei Wei really feel that he was suitable to be a coach. Maybe he had the right skills on the field.  The vision to judge the situation, but that is only when it has nothing to do with you. Once you get involved in the game, you can only become anxious and lose your cool easily like a fan. This is a big taboo for a coach.  .

    At this point, Hua ** is definitely much stronger than himself: "Mr. Pei, there is no need to worry." He scratched his white hair: "Although our situation is passive now, the second team of Esteel Steel does not dare to press too hard.  Come on, after all, they are still afraid of our quick counterattack. As long as we can survive this period, we will definitely improve. "

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    Pei Wei didn't know how long the "this period of time" Hua ** was talking about. He probably didn't know much about it. Nearly twenty minutes had passed. The first half of the game was almost over, but Yunjia  The Tianyu team's passive situation on the scene has not changed much.

    The right time and place?  That's all other people's.  People and?  Maybe Yunjia Tianyu can have harmony, but the second team of E-Gang definitely has it - before such a crucial game, the boss of the second team of E-Gang will certainly not be stingy enough not to reward the players. Pei Wei can use huge amounts of money to  To stimulate the players to perform, the boss of the second team of Egang can do the same!

    In terms of average strength, Yunjia Tianyu is relatively poor among these teams. Their ability to win three games in three games is mainly due to the high fighting spirit of the players and the personal performance of the three core players on the three lines. And now this  The opponent has an overall advantage and also has national-level players. It can be said that it is better than the Tianyu team in all aspects. It is not surprising that Tianyu is so passive now.

    Hua ** himself was also very anxious, but he could not show this emotion - in a team, the coach may not be the most important, but he must be the most calm one, especially Xiang Tianyu  For such a young team, if even the coach can't calm down?, then this negative emotion will immediately spread to the players like a plague-this will definitely cause catastrophic results.

    "Their left center back seems to have weak feet." Pei Wei suddenly said.

    Hua** was stunned for a moment, then looked at the court intently. After looking for a while, he nodded: "Well, yes, he seems a little afraid to make too many moves. Is this defender playing injured?"

    After watching for a while, Hua ** excitedly beat his thigh: "Yes, he must be injured on his feet, no wonder he didn't perform so well! Now we have a chance, seize this loophole and attack a few times, maybe  Can turn the situation around!"

    While speaking, the referee looked at his watch and blew the whistle to end the first half. The attacking members of the second team of Esteel Steel handed the football to the referee angrily, and then walked to the locker room under the leadership of the coach.

    Hua ** also took his disciples into the locker room. The players were a little downcast. The victories in the first three games made them feel that the second division league was easy to play, but the situation in the first half today let them know  Yes, there are still many teams that are better than them.

    "Don't be discouraged, everyone!" Hua ** noticed something was wrong with the players' emotions: "We performed very well in the first half and were able to avoid any loopholes under such strong pressure - this made our pre-game goals customized  At least half done.¡±

    "After the start of the second half, we still have to strengthen our defense! But at the same time, we must also strengthen our counterattack! Being beaten passively is always passive, and we cannot continue like this." Hua** turned around and drew a few straight lines on the tactical board: "Huang Yuan  , after you get the ball, pass it to Chu Biao's head. Chu Biao, try your best to get the first landing point and pass it to Aylin - Ayling, after you get the ball, don't worry about anything else, just hit their No. 5 defender  Make a breakthrough at that point! Be firm!¡±

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 21 Difficult Competition (Part 2)

    "Ah?" Aylin was frightened. Who is No. 5?  The opponent's main center back, like Feng Gang, temporarily went to the second team to maintain his condition because he failed the physical test. That is a well-known name in the country!  As a young player who has just been promoted from the second team, although he has scored a few goals, can he break through the number five?

    "Of course I have my reasons for saying this." Hua ** didn't explain much: "Make a few more sudden moves, try to attract the opponent's attention, and then hand the ball to Chu Biao and let him complete the final blow!"

    ¡°After saying this, the players were relieved. It turned out that Aylin was just a cover, and it was Chu Biao who completed the attack in the end. This is a reasonable explanation.

    At this time, Pei Wei glanced at Nie Fei. In his opinion, Nie Fei was a very suitable candidate for a counterattack like this. He had good skills, fast speed, and could dribble the ball with both feet.  He will be a huge threat to the opponent everywhere - but he also understands why Hua ** has been unwilling to use him.

    A player who is basically isolated by other teammates without knowing it is unlikely to achieve much. A three-man gang, no matter how outstanding a player is, without the full support of his teammates, even if he plays on the field, he will only be able to achieve a lot.  Able to do nothing.

    Hua ** often sends Nie Fei on the field when the game cannot open up. In fact, this is also a disguised protection for Nie Fei - because in this case, other teammates can put aside their prejudices and cooperate with him. This is also  A way for Nie Fei to gradually conquer his teammates with his abilities.

    Originally, after the second game, most of the players had begun to be sincerely convinced of Nie Fei's technical ability. Otherwise, Zhu Guosheng, who had always disliked Nie Fei, would not have made any affectionate gestures towards Nie Fei. Unfortunately, he would not have done so.  Nie Fei, who spoke, built up the high wall between himself and his teammates that was about to collapse again, and it is stronger than before. This is why Hua ** did not win in the third game.  The reason why Nie Fei was given even one minute of playing time.

    Looking at Nie Fei who seemed to be getting more and more lonely, Pei Wei sighed in his heart. It seemed that he wanted to have a good talk with this Nie Fei. If this continued, Nie Fei would either sink like this or find another way out. He could  I don¡¯t want to let such an excellent player slip away from my eyes.

    "Okay! Let's go! Life or death depends on these forty-five minutes of the game!" Hua ** finished explaining the tactics, then stood up and shouted loudly.

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    The tactics that were full of hope for Hua** and Yunjia Tianyu were shattered at the beginning of the second half. Just three minutes into the second half, the second team of Esteel made a pass from the wing. Zhu Guosheng, who had been performing well in the first half, was about to jump up and fight.  When he was pushing, his feet suddenly slipped and he fell to the ground. Feng Gang was guarding another forward. Almost all the Tianyu team members watched helplessly as the center jumped high and easily pushed the pass into Wei Jie's guard.  the door

    "oh¡ª¡ª"

    Deafening cheers immediately sounded around the stadium, and the Wuhan fans roared wildly. It seemed that the fans also knew that this team could only win but not lose in this game, even if it could not even be a draw, so they finally scored.  After this crucial goal, almost all the fans cheered on the sidelines. One of them, a big fat man, was even more conspicuous. He held a big loudspeaker and excitedly mobilized other fans on the sidelines. For a while, the limelight even overshadowed the players on the field.  .

    Pei Wei shook his head helplessly. He recognized this fat fan. In his memories of his previous life, this fan had been a die-hard supporter of the Wuhan team since the beginning of the professional league.  a, I won¡¯t get married!¡± However, the Wuhan team was quite successful and finally reached the A-League in 1998, and the club also held a grand wedding for this fan at their home court in a very humane manner. All the team members  Everyone came to congratulate him, and it became a good talk for a while.

    "Home field advantage this is the home field advantage." Pei Wei thought in his heart that there is no home field in the second-division league, but if he can reach the A-B league, he will have to increase his exploration of the home field and learn from foreign clubs.  How to treat fans, turn the team into a business card of the city, a kind of culture, so as to increase the cohesion of the club.

    But now Pei Wei seems to be thinking too far. The problem he faces now is that after losing this game, Tianyu will basically lose hope of entering Beijing, let alone tickets to the League A and B.

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    In the cheers of the fans, the second team of Esteel became more and more courageous. They did not become conservative after leading by one goal. They still maintained a strong offensive power in the frontcourt. It seemed that the victory was completely established without scoring a second goal.  Or when the game time is running out, they will not give up this pressing style.

      Yunjia Tianyu also had several counterattacks, but it was obvious that the second team of Egang attached great importance to the two forwards. Although Ailin had several long-distance attacks, he was always flanked by two or even three defenders of the opponent.  The ball was intercepted, and Yunjia Tianyu's lack of offensive power was fully exposed.

    "We lack a player who can dribble, break through and provide support to the forwards." Just as Hua ** was nervously watching the situation on the court, Pei Wei next to him suddenly said something.

    Seeing Hua ** turn to look at him, Pei Wei continued: "Ailin's strength alone is not enough. Chu Biao can only play his greatest role in positional battles - expect him to rush forward with the ball.  Shooting from ten meters away is definitely a luxury, and the second team of Egang is very capable of frontal defense, so we need a second wave of offense.¡±

    Hua ** nodded silently. He didn't know what Pei Wei was talking about, but there was only one substitute player who could meet this condition, and this guy

    Hua ** glanced at Nie Fei who was sitting on the bench. Nie Fei put his hands under his chin and stared at the court with an expressionless face.

    "Nie Fei, come here."

    Hua ** reached out and called Nie Fei: "Let me ask you, if you were on the court now, how would you attack?"

    Nie Fei glanced at the old coach in surprise, and the other substitute players who heard this sentence also opened their mouths¡ª¡ªIs this old man dizzy?  This kind of thing seems to be something the coach is worried about. Even if he has to discuss it with someone, he has to discuss it with the assistant coach. Why bother talking to a player?

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 Volume 1 1994-The Start Chapter 22 A Difficult Game (Part 2)

    A surprised look flashed across Nie Fei's face, but he quickly regained his composure: "Follow Chu Biao and Aylin, pay attention to catching the ball from Chu Biao's first landing point, and then try to cooperate with Aylin.  ¨DWe are both very fast and it will be difficult for the defenders to catch up with us. ¡±

    A smile flashed across **Hua's face, and then she softly uttered three words from her mouth: "Go and warm up."

    Nie Fei nodded and ran away.

    When Nie Fei came back from the heat and was about to walk to the sideline, Hua** grabbed him again: "You replace Li Chaojin and play as the right midfielder."

    Nie Fei was stunned: Playing as a right midfielder by yourself?  But he has never played this position before. Forward or forward midfielder is the position he is most accustomed to playing. Although he can also play on the right side, it is not where he is good at after all.

    "No one stipulates that the right midfielder cannot run into the middle." Hua **'s words dispelled his doubts: "It is also effective for the right midfielder to shoot in the middle." He patted Nie Fei's butt: "Come up, boy  ¡±

    "I understand." Nie Fei nodded, then walked to the midline, high-fived Li Chaojin who was coming off the field, and strode onto the court.

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    "Is that little guy the guy who killed Yuanda after he came on the field in the second game?" the head coach of the second team of Esteel asked the assistant coach next to him.

    The assistant coach nodded: "Yes, I also watched that game. His skills are really good If it weren't for his performance, Yuanda would definitely be able to steal a point from Tianyu But it's very difficult."  It¡¯s strange that he didn¡¯t play in the third game.¡±

    "That old fox Hua** is setting off smoke bombs." The head coach said with certainty: "This guy named Nie Fei must be the secret weapon in his hand It's a pity that he was exposed too early. His position is unexpected.  Avant-garde, right?¡±

    After getting a positive answer, the head coach shouted several times on the field. Soon, the two defensive midfielders of the second team of Egang Group withdrew from the attack, as if they wanted to strengthen their defense.

    "Secret weapon? I will block this secret weapon of yours! Let's see what else you can do!" The head coach of the second team of E-Steel Steel sneered.

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    Nie Fei's appearance did not bring any improvement to Yunjia Tianyu's passive situation. Two strong midfielders followed him closely, and standing in the middle, he gave up all his positions on the right.  , allowing the Esteel Second Team to break through several times from the right, causing the right back Meng Xiaojun to yell at him in annoyance, and he returned to the right midfielder position with his head drooping.

    However, this seemingly helpless action caused great trouble to the two defensive midfielders of the second team of Egang - follow him, this guy is on the right now, don't follow him, and you are afraid that he will not know when to rush.  Coming up, they had already learned about this guy's speed. A defensive midfielder was thrown away by him almost instantly. If the other defensive midfielder hadn't used his experience and body to block him, I'm afraid that one breakthrough would have been enough.  Let the second team of Esteel suffer a little hardship.

    The head coach of the second team of Esteel Steel was also in trouble. He did not expect that this young man with good skills and speed would actually play as a right midfielder after coming on the field. This suddenly disrupted his previous deployment. After thinking for a while  After that, he gritted his teeth and waved his hand - you two, continue to stare at me!

    After the two defensive midfielders suddenly shifted to the right, Yunjia Tianyu's defensive pressure suddenly eased. Huang Yuan began to show his ability in organizing offense, and made two consecutive breakthroughs with the ball from behind, leaving the E-Gang Second Team empty in the middle.  The defense line was in chaos. If it weren't for the goalkeeper's outstanding performance, these few attacks might have been enough to knock out the second team of Egang.

    After Huang Yuan made a long pass into the penalty area and Chu Biao overpowered the opponent's defender and hit the crossbar, the frightened head coach of the second team of E-Steel Steel looked at his watch. With more than 20 minutes left in the game, he finally made a decision.  He was determined to replace the main center, whose physical strength was obviously exhausted, with a defender, ready to consume the remaining time.

    As the most threatening center came off the field, the situation on the field immediately changed. Yunjia Tianyu's physical advantage began to show. The young players, mainly young players, began to rush and hit the goal of the second team of Esteel Steel, while the three  A veteran player began to set an example, constantly mobilizing the enthusiasm of other players, and for a while suppressed the second team of Egang to run exhausted.

    Facing Yunjia Tianyu's sudden and violent attack in the middle, the defense of the second team of Egang, which had not been tested much in this game, immediately began to tighten up. The two defensive midfielders had to give up Nie Fei, who now seemed to have no threat.  , returns to the center to assist the defense.

    At this time, it was Nie Fei's turn to show off his power.

    He first received Huang Yuan¡¯s perfectly-timed pass in the middle, then started dribbling the ball from the right, and immediately knocked the opponent¡¯s leftThe defender swayed and couldn't find the north. He cut in from the ribs and did not continue to move forward. Instead, he hoisted the ball to the back point under the cover of Aylin. Chu Biao overpowered his opponent and turned his head to attack the goal. The ball was miraculously missed by the opponent's goalkeeper.  Like to show the bottom line.

    Huang Yuan's corner kick was received by the opponent's goalkeeper, and then the goalkeeper's long pass was intercepted by Feng Gang in the midfield. The ball rolled to Nie Fei's feet. He was still 40 meters away from the goal and saw that he was kicking the ball just now.  The goalkeeper who kicked the ball out did not run back immediately, so he picked up his right foot and slammed the ball forward!

    As soon as he took the ball out, Hua**, who was watching nervously on the sidelines, wanted to scold her - "What kind of ball is this? Do you want to shoot when it is so far away from the goal?"  Call it a pass, but there is no Tianyu player in the penalty area now.

    But he swallowed back the curse words before they even came out of his mouth. He was dumbfounded as he watched the ball fly towards the goal of the second team of Esteel Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. like a missile.

    The goalkeeper of the second team of Esteel Steel broke out in a cold sweat. He had no time to regret why he didn't run towards the goal in the first place. He immediately turned around and ran towards the goal.

    For a moment, all eyes were focused on the ball flying in the air, and for a moment, there was a rare silence on the field.

    The goalkeeper made a very wise decision. He did not twist his body and watch the ball while running back, but ran back as fast as possible - which made him turn his head when he ran to the goal.  Just in time to see the ball flying behind him!

    The goalkeeper jumped up in a hurry and stretched out his hand towards the ball. He had no time to turn around and could only try his luck.

    PS: Come on!  come on!  come on!

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 Volume 1 1994-Startup Chapter 23 A Miracle?

    He was pretty lucky, but he subconsciously stretched out his hand in the direction of the ball and clearly felt the impact. Overjoyed, he immediately put more force on his wrist and lifted the ball up!

    "Clang!" There was a soft sound.

    The goalkeeper was overjoyed, he knew that this ball should not be scored!

    But at this moment, he suddenly heard the exclamations from the audience on the sidelines!

    The people on the sidelines were all Wuhan fans. He knew that if there was no danger, they would not make such sounds mixed with surprise and fear!

    The goalkeeper who fell down tried to open his eyes to see, and then he immediately discovered that a shadow had enveloped him!

    The ball, which was pushed up by the goalkeeper, changed its direction and hit the crossbar. Just when the second team of Esteel, from the coach to the players and fans, just breathed a sigh of relief, Aylin didn't know when he came out of the crowd.  Zhong rushed out fiercely, jumped high to hit the ball and hit it!

    This header had no power and was not fast, but what Aylin faced was an empty goal for Nuo Da!

    The moment the ball flew into the goal, there was a frustrated sigh in the stands!

    And the entire Yunjia Tianyu team erupted at that moment!

    The substitutes off the court suddenly threw towels and other things in their hands all over the place. Xia Liquan punched the ground with his fists and then jumped up. Pei Wei raised his arms high and said something unknown.  Shouting something, Hua** closed her eyes tightly and let out a long breath

    After Ayling was sure that he had scored the goal, he ignored his stagger when he landed and climbed up from the ground using his hands and feet. He shook off teammates who were trying to catch him to celebrate, and then ran straight to the center circle where he was still standing.  Nie Fei, who was nearby, suddenly flew onto Nie Fei's back. Immediately afterwards, other teammates came up one by one to join in the fun. All that was known was that Nie Fei, who was grinning, had four or five teammates hanging on him. After struggling to move forward a few steps,  Finally, I couldn't hold on any longer. I fell to the ground and didn't even feel it. I just beat the ground hard

    While Yunjia Tianyu was still celebrating, the players of the second team of Egang were in a panic. They rushed to the referee and linesman, and kept shouting something, seeming to be talking about Aylin's follow-up shot.  It's already offside.

    After seeing this scene, Pei Wei felt a little worried in his heart. Like the ball just now, most people probably didn't see whether it was offside. Considering the home advantage of the second team of Esteel Steel, if the referee insisted that the ball was offside,  There is really no evidence that the ball was not offside - after all, there was only one camera at the scene, and from the angle of its placement, it was impossible to tell whether it was offside or not.

    It can be regarded as Pei Wei's luck. In the next few years, any ball that is more outrageous than this may be blown out by the referee. But now, it is estimated that the second team of E-Steel Steel has not thought of having anything to do with the referee. The linesman  He just lowered the flag in his hand resolutely, and the referee pointed to the center circle and blew the whistle.

    The goal is valid!

    Seeing this action, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Now the most threatening center of the second team of Egang has gone. The other offensive players really did not pose much threat to Yunjia Tianyu's defense. Moreover, their mentality after being equalized  There will definitely be an imbalance. Pei Wei doesn't believe that a second-tier team has such a good psychological adjustment ability.

    The facts were not much different from what he had imagined. The second team of Egang, which had no way out, launched a counterattack in anger in the remaining time. However, without the most important offensive point, they had no chance at all against the solidly defended Yunjia Tianyu.  No way, but because their defense was extremely fragile due to excessive pressure, they once again swallowed a bitter pill in the 83rd minute of the game.

    Feng Gang pushed the ball out in front of the opponent's offensive player. Huang Yuan immediately sent the ball forward. Nie Fei ran up like a lightning bolt and quickly dribbled the ball forward.  When the team's defenders were about to surround him, he immediately passed the ball to Ayling in front.

    After Aylin got the ball, there was only one defender left in front of him, and everyone else was attracted by Nie Fei.

    Facing that No. 5, Aylin did not use any other method to get rid of him. Instead, he used his speed to rush past him. The defender was about to turn around and chase after him, but his foot hurt and he fell to the ground!

    Pei Wei was right, the defender was indeed injured

    Aylin, who went straight in, was not greedy for credit. When there was only one goalkeeper left in front of him, he first pretended to shoot to lure the opponent's goalkeeper to fall to the ground, then pushed the ball to the side and fought hard to catch up with Chu Biao.  Just kick the ball

    Two to one!

    "oh¡ª¡ª"

    Louder cheers than before sounded from Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s bench, and everyoneKnowing what this goal means, after winning this game, Yunjia Tianyu's points will reach eight points, the second team of Egang will only have five points, and the other Jinniu team will only have six points. Even in the last game  Lun Tianyu lost and Taurus won, and Yunjia Tianyu also had the advantage in terms of mutual victory. In other words, Yunjia Tianyu will get the ticket to Beijing one round in advance!

    I¡¯m afraid no one would have thought that Yunjia Tianyu could achieve such good results!  You know, just two months ago, they were still having a headache because they didn't have enough players to qualify for the Football Association!

    If it were anyone else, I¡¯m afraid I can only use the word ¡°miracle¡± to describe Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s achievements!

    "A miracle? I don't think so." Pei Wei shook his head: "If we can rush into Armor B, then it will be considered a miracle!"

    Two goals within ten minutes caused the fighting spirit of the second team of Egang to completely collapse. They almost subconsciously finished the remaining few minutes of the game. The players of Yunjia Tianyu did not hesitate and did not try to take advantage of the situation to expand the score.  , but after grabbing the ball, he firmly controlled the ball and patiently consumed all the remaining time.

    Finally, as the referee blew the whistle to end the game, all the Wuhan fans around the stadium were dejected. In the huge stadium, there were only a few dozen people from Yunjia celebrating.

    While everyone else was celebrating, the old coach Hua ** was lying tiredly on the coach's chair. It's not easy, it's really not easy Although the game only lasted four games, in the past  How did he get here in the past three months!

    How to think about how to make the team practice the right tactics in this short period of time, how to make their tacit understanding to the highest  In the past three months, he has never slept a consciousness!  Today, he can finally take a good rest!

    PS: Today my wife¡¯s cousin has her birthday, so she took our whole family out for dinner, which delayed the update. This is the second chapter today, and the third chapter will be posted later!  If it is delayed until tomorrow, it will still count as today, so everyone can vote with confidence!

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 24 Vacation

    "We got the tickets to Beijing. We are very happy." Pei Wei sat in the middle of the table in the club conference room and kept looking at the players in front of him. They have returned to Yunjia City and are preparing to play in Beijing in September.  Held in the final stage of the competition: "However, this is just the first step in a long journey of thousands of miles."

    His words, which seemed like a summary of the meeting, brought smiles to the faces of several players: "In the finals, we have to play against seven other teams from all over the country. Only two teams can appear in next year's tournament.  In League A and B. Like us, they also defeated other opponents in cruel games, so we must not have any relaxation, because maybe a defeat in one game will wipe out all our previous efforts!  All in vain!"

    "In the Central League, we won five out of five games and qualified after defeating all our opponents. This is a quite remarkable result." A smile appeared on Pei Wei's lips: "For this reason, the club decided that in addition to paying out bonuses according to the bonuses set before the game,  In addition, the club will give everyone a cash reward of 50,000 yuan, which will be shared equally by everyone. This is a reward from the club for everyone¡¯s hard work in training and competition.¡±

    Although after Pei Wei continued to use monetary rewards during this period, the players have become resistant to income to a certain extent, but everyone still gasped when they heard the news. You know, a game that was scheduled before  The bonus for winning the game is only 10,000 yuan. This 50,000 yuan is almost as much as the bonus for winning five games¡ª¡ªof course, excluding the winning streak bonus.

    "Oh my God, our boss is so richhow much money does he have?" Zhu Guosheng poked Ai Lin beside him and said secretly.

    Before Aylin could answer, Pei Wei's eyes glanced over: "Yes, I have a lot of money, a lot of money, so much that there is no place to put it I need someone to help me spend the money, of course.  The premise is that it makes me feel that it is worth itdo you understand what I mean?"

    He smiled and waved his hand: "I have nothing to do with everyone's private affairs. Many of the club's staff are my old subordinates in the company. They all know my character. As long as you complete  I will never treat you badly if you do things that are within my scope. If you do things for me, I will not make you feel disadvantaged. Similarly, I can guarantee you here today that as long as everyone can try their best to compete and give full play to their abilities.  The greatest ability, I dare not say anything else, but in terms of treatment, Yunjia Tianyu is definitely the leader in the country!¡±

    Zhu Guosheng didn¡¯t expect Pei Wei¡¯s ears to be so pointed, so he stuck out his tongue and stopped talking.

    **Hua ** glared hard at this naughty disciple and cleared her throat: "I think everyone understands what Mr. Pei means. As long as you play the game well and break into Class B, the club will never treat you badly."

    He stood up and gave all the team members a majestic look: "There is still more than a month left before the finals. I will train you well so that you have more physical strength to cope with the following games.  , we have three days off from today, everyone can go home and have a good rest. After three days, we will conduct a month-long closed training and then set off for Beijing!"

    Hearing this sentence, the players all cheered. After staying in the club for so long, they have long been homesick. What's more, everyone has made so much money now. Why don't they take it back to show it to their families and play for themselves?  You can also make money with the ball!

    Chu Biao and other three out-of-town team members were also overjoyed. Knowing that their homes were out of town, it would take a lot of time to go back and forth, so Hua ** gave them an extra three days of vacation so that they could be comfortable at home.  Stay for several days.

    This proposal was put forward by Pei Wei. He knew that long-term training is enough to make any player suffer from problems. Players are also human beings, not machines. Even animals that are closed in cages for a long time will have emotional fluctuations, not to mention the most important thing in all things.  What about spiritual humans?  In the past, the national team always had a worse state the longer it trained. This cannot but be said to be the reason why long-term training brought irritability, disgust and other emotions to the players.

    Looking at the players dispersing in twos and threes, Pei Wei secretly clenched his fist: No matter what, Yunjia Tianyu is bound to get a ticket to go to A-B!

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    the next day.

    When Pei Wei woke up, after washing up and eating breakfast, he suddenly found himself in a situation with nothing to do again. When he was running the company, he always felt that he had no time to take a rest. Now that he no longer manages the company, the club has nothing to do.  It's a holiday, but I feel really bored It seems that I really have a hard life.

    With nothing to do, Pei Wei drove to the Tianyu Club by himself. Although there were basically no players in the club now, and even the assistant coach Xia Liquan and the goalkeeper coach had gone home to rest, there was no one else around him.  ?You can go there only now, why not go to the club and have a look.

    On the way, he thought of his chess friend in Wuhan again, and couldn't help but smile.

    This guy is very to my liking, I like his character very much, and his chess skills are on par with mine, and he can always play incomprehensibly - it is rare to find such a chess friend who is so in tune with each other, but it is a pity.  I only know his last name, and I don¡¯t even know what he does. From his accent, he is not a native of Wuhan. He probably just comes to Wuhan for business. There is a huge crowd. If I want to meet him again in the future, I can only rely on God.  Eye-opening.

    After thinking about Lao Xu for a while, he was a very close friend even though he had known him for a short time, and Pei Wei focused his energy on driving again. After all, if a rich man like him died because he was not concentrating while driving, what would happen?  It's a ridiculous thing.

    After parking the car in the club's parking lot, Pei Wei strolled inside. The parking lot was very large, enough to park thirty or forty cars. The person in charge of the club's financial management originally thought that such a large parking lot should be built.  A parking lot is a complete waste, but Pei Wei insists on building such a big one because he knows that Chinese players are about to enter an era of high income. For these players, owning a private car is completely normal.  It will still have to be repaired at that time, so it is better to repair it now to avoid trouble later.

    Pei Wei walked around the club. The location of Yunjia Tianyu Club was directly renovated from the former sports school. There are two quite good training lawns, as well as player dormitories, office buildings, gyms and other facilities. Pei Wei  The initial investment of 10 million yuan was basically spent on this.

    After walking around the club, Pei Wei saw no one except a few staff members. It¡¯s no wonder that most of the players left and the coaches also went home. No one is surprised.

    When Pei Wei passed by the gym, he heard the sound of "clang, clink, clink, clink" from the equipment inside. Pei Wei frowned: Are there any players who didn't go back?  Why else would anyone be in the gym?

 Volume One 1994-The Beginning Chapter 25 Nie Fei¡¯s Past

    Probably not a player.

    Pei Wei overturned his conclusion. As soon as the meeting ended yesterday, the three out-of-town players took the tickets that the club had booked for them and left. The other local players also went back to their respective homes to find their mothers. These three or four  In the past few months, except for playing games in Wuhan, I have been staying in the club and living in a group every day. I am personally tired of it. Is there anyone who doesn¡¯t want to go back soon?

    Is it a club staff member exercising here?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei frowned into the word "Chuan" and couldn't help but get annoyed. He repeatedly ordered that this gym is only for players. All the equipment in it is imported from Europe and is suitable for football players to exercise. Ordinary people do not have suitable equipment.  The guidance is ineffective at all, and these equipments are very expensive. Some of them may not be purchased even if you spend money. Li Qiang can only get them by finding connections in major European sports schools and some clubs. They will not be damaged after use.  If so, the loss would be huge!

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei pushed open the gym door and walked in with a sullen face.

    When he stepped on the gym floor and made a noise, the man who was putting his hands together to pull the tensioner to make a "bang" sound paused for a moment, then put the tensioner down, turned around, and revealed a surprised face, probably also  I didn't expect anyone to come at this time.

    After seeing Pei Wei, the man stood up quickly: "Mr. Pei, are you here?"

    Pei Wei's gloomy face also relaxed, and he revealed a smile: "Nie Fei, it turns out it's you didn't you go back?"

    "There is only one grandpa in my family. It will be fine if I go back. Why not just stay in the club." Nie Fei shook his head.

    "Oh?" Pei Wei became interested and walked to sit on a cushion opposite Nie Fei. Then he nodded and motioned for Nie Fei to sit down as well: "Then why don't you go back and stay with your grandpa? Aren't you lonely at home alone?"

    A smile appeared on Nie Fei's face: "Lonely? No way! My grandfather plays mahjong, plays chess, and drinks some old wine with a few old friends every day. It's a very pleasant life! He doesn't want me to go back yet.  He said he would cook for me when I get back, trouble!"

    Pei Wei also laughed. He didn¡¯t expect that Nie Fei¡¯s grandfather was different from ordinary old people. An old man who lived such a happy life was really enviable to others.

    Nothing happened. Pei Wei planned to chat with this young man whom he was very optimistic about. Following his miraculous performance within twenty minutes of coming on as a substitute against the second team of Esteel Steel, other players also looked at Nie Fei in a different light. In fact, the world of football  It was originally very simple. Only with strength can you gain the respect of others - although in later generations fans always scolded certain players for having "poor skills and a lot of arrogance", in fact their abilities are comparable to those of world-class players.  There is a big gap, but their strength is definitely top-notch among Chinese players, otherwise they would not be qualified to be so awesome - to be a football tyrant, you also need to have strength. If you play badly, the team does not need you.  Why do you dominate?

    If we take this as an opportunity to let Nie Fei change his personality, it will definitely be a very good thing for himself and the team. With him organizing in the midfield and other players cooperating with him, then even if  Huang Yuan's departure will not have a big impact on the team's strength.

    Hua ** wants to train this young man to become the core of the midfield. Pei Wei also sees that Nie Fei has this ability - but the prerequisite must be that other players agree with him and are willing to play with him on the court.

    After chatting casually for a few words, Pei Wei seemed to ask casually: "Nie Fei, I heard that you came back from Brazil How many years have you stayed in Brazil?"

    Nie Fei¡¯s mouth twitched, and after a moment of hesitation he answered: ¡°I went to Brazil with my parents when I was five years old¡­ They were doing business in Rio de Janeiro, and I almost grew up on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.¡±

    "No wonder your skills are so good. When I first came to the second team that day, I saw you doing those moves At that time, I was surprised that there are still Chinese players who can play football like this.  "Excellent person, it seems that you have been playing on the beach in Brazil for a long time, and several of your moves are unique to beach football," Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Nie Fei nodded: "In Brazil, there are people playing football everywhere, and there are no other entertainment facilities there, only football I played very well there, and I was the main force of our street football team."

    Speaking of football, Nie Fei showed a bright smile on his face. Only at this time, he didn't have any melancholy atmosphere, making people realize that he was actually just a child under eighteen years old.

    "It seems that you only came to the Yunjia Second Team half a year ago, right? Why did you come back from Brazil?" Pei Wei continued to ask. Logically speaking, Nie Fei's family has settled in Brazil for more than ten years, which means that they have established a stable position.  Heel off, hereIt seems a bit strange for Nie Fei to return to China under such circumstances.

    As soon as Pei Wei asked this question, Nie Fei, who had been smiling just now, suddenly turned gloomy. Even the stuffy gym suddenly seemed eerie.

    "Last yearmy parents died" Nie Fei gritted his teeth and spat out a few words, which made Pei Wei's hair stand up: "That day I was playing a game with the team, and the opponent was us.  The strongest amateur team in that district We won, and I scored our second goal in the game When I returned home happily with the football between my legs, ready to tell my parents the news, I  Only to find out that they were all dead!¡±

    "My father was stabbed seven timesand my mother was hit on the forehead with an axe" Nie Fei's voice became lower and lower: "In the end, the police investigated and found out that it was a few homeless people who did it. After they took drugs,  Passing by our house, my mother happened to be hanging clothes at the door. She was wearing a wedding ring That day was my parents' 18th wedding anniversary So they killed my mother at the door first, and my father heard the sound and came out.  They these beasts also took away the ring and 2,000 reais from my house They destroyed my home just for a ring and 2,000 reais! You know, my father's one!  The factory is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars!¡±

    Nie Fei sobbed loudly. It seemed that he had never said these words to anyone else, otherwise he would not be so excited.

    Pei Wei was also devastated. This child who was less than 18 years old actually suffered such a huge blow!

    No wonder he always looks depressed. At this age, few people can avoid a drastic change in their personality when encountering something like this.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 26 Core

    "Thenare you going back to China?" After a while, after Nie Fei calmed down, Pei Wei asked.

    "Well, some of my father's friends who were also his business partners helped me sell the factory. At that time, I was only halfway through my senior year of high school and didn't know how to do business, so I came back with the money.  Grandpa, then he went to play for the Yunjia second team." Nie Fei calmed down a little.

    "Why don't you continue studying?" Pei Wei asked a little surprised, because at that time, playing football was really not a good way out. In the eyes of the Chinese, assigning a job after studying in college was the best way out.  .

    "The courses abroad are different from those at homeand I have no interest in studying. I only like playing football, so my grandfather helped me find a way to join the Yunjia second team. However, my teammates didn't seem to like me very much."  Nie Fei smiled bitterly.

    "I don't think they hate you as a person." Pei Wei shook his head: "I think, with your personality, you probably won't take the initiative to play with them after joining the team. You usually chat with them, right?"

    Nie Fei shook his head.

    "That's it. These players in the second team have basically lived together for several years. They will naturally be familiar with each other a lot. You stepped in halfway, just like a transfer student" Pei Wei smiled.  : "If you don't take the initiative to integrate with them, they won't take the initiative to accept you, even though your skills are better than most of them."

    "I think football players only need to prove themselves on the court." Nie Fei said stubbornly: "In my original team in Brazil, I joined later, and I am still a foreigner But when training,  After I passed the two best defensive players on the team, everyone was convinced by me and made me the core organizer of the team.¡±

    Pei Wei was speechless. From a football perspective, Nie Fei's words were not wrong at all, and they were very correct. For a player, strength is everything, but in China, the level of seniority is much higher than in Brazil. I want to play in China.  For a team to gain a foothold, strength is of course very important, but connections are also a very important part.

    "Of course, everyone has now recognized your strength. In the two games against Yuanda and E-Gang Second Team, you immediately raised our offense to a higher level as soon as you came on the field However, if you and your teammates usually  If you can communicate more and cooperate more in training, will your tacit understanding on the court be higher? Will it be easier to play in the game? "Pei Wei is still trying to make Nie Fei better?  Change your mindset.

    Nie Fei held his chin and thought for a long time: "Well, what you said seems to make senseI understand, don't worry, I will make changes."

    "That's good." Pei Wei nodded. He also knew that it was impossible to suddenly change Nie Fei's personality. However, Nie Fei didn't seem to be a naturally indifferent person. Otherwise, how could he join in Brazil?  The team, as long as he gradually recovers from the shock of his parents' death, he should be able to return to a likeable and sunny young man.

    After all, he is not yet twenty years old. He is still young and cannot be as sluggish as an old man.

    "You continue to practice, I'll go somewhere else for a walk." Pei Wei stood up and walked out of the gym.

    Nie Fei looked at his back. It seemed that this boss was different from some of the sports committee officials he had met before.

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    That night, Pei Wei found Mr. Hua and told him about Nie Fei's life experience. The old coach also looked miserable when he heard this, and his hands began to tremble: "Poor kidit turns out that's why he  He doesn¡¯t like to talk to other peoplethe same goes for those boys. If others don¡¯t like to talk, he can¡¯t be isolated! If word spreads, will other players dare to come to our club?¡±

    "I also have a responsibility. Why didn't I talk to Nie Fei earlier? If I had known better, it would have been better if this matter had been solved earlier!" Mr. Hua walked around the room, and finally Pei Wei persuaded him.  Then let him sit down quietly.

    After sitting down, Mr. Hua said to Pei Wei very seriously: "Mr. Pei, this matter must be resolved. Please wait here for a while."

    After finishing speaking, Hua ** immediately made a phone call: "Lift the power? I'm Hua **! I'll give you something to do No matter what method you use, call all the local first-line team members to me.  Come to my house I want to say something! Don't ask me anything By the way, except Nie Fei, please don't call me. Call the other nineteen people over here as soon as possible!  "

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    Half an hour later, 19 team members, two assistant coaches, plus Pei Wei and Hua **, a total of 23 people crowded the room of Coach Hua.??Everyone is asking each other with surprised eyes, wanting to see if the people they know well know what happened.

    Xia Liquan breathed heavily. If the players hadn't all had some money and most of them had installed telephones at home, half an hour would not have been enough to call everyone, and those who were stingy didn't pretend to  The phone call even made Xia Liquan, who had limited mobility in his legs and feet, run for a long time.

    After seeing that everyone had arrived, Hua ** used a low voice to relay Nie Fei's life experience to everyone. Everyone's reaction was the same as when Hua ** heard Pei Wei's story. First,  They were stunned, and then everyone started to sigh.

    "Now do you understand why Nie Fei is always taciturn?" Hua ** looked around at the players: "So, I hope everyone can put aside their prejudices against him, because he grew up in Brazil and doesn't understand some people's ways.  , and he is not very good at talking. I hope everyone will not pay too much attention to some of his words and deeds After all, everyone should know how outstanding his skills are. If our team's strength is to increase, he is indispensable. "

    Zhu Guosheng stood up, his face turned red, and he said hesitantly: "I really don't like Nie Feibecause I think he always looks very proud, and I get angry when I see him.  Now I know that he is not proud Coach Hua, I will definitely take the initiative to be friends with him!¡±

    Then others also expressed their acceptance of Nie Fei. After all, they had no grudge against Nie Fei and were very convinced of Nie Fei's skills. Moreover, they also knew that in the next competition, the quality of their results would matter.  It is directly linked to income. With such a skill, it can be said that one of the best players in the second league joins, and the possibility of winning the game is much greater!

    Seeing this scene, Hua ** smiled with satisfaction, and then he said slowly: "In the finals of Beijing, I plan to reuse Nie Fei and let him be the core of the offense!"

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 27 Going to Beijing

    The hot summer is finally coming to an end. In Yunjia at the end of August, although the weather is still so hot, people can still take a few breaths comfortably. The occasional cloudy days make people who have been hot all summer scream.  readily.

    The players of the Tianyu team feel it even more deeply, because other people can choose to cool off at home in the hot weather. Even in the office, it is much more comfortable than on the lawn under the scorching sun, and the players  They have to carry out heavy exercise training under the scorching sun. If their bodies were not much stronger than ordinary people, I am afraid some people would have suffered from heat stroke.

    Thanks to the improvement of the club's medical system, every training is attended by team doctors, which also reduces the possibility of non-combat attrition to a very low level. However, more than a month of hard work has not been in vain. At least, the players' physical strength needs to be strengthened.  It has been strengthened a lot, and during this period of time, Hua** also allowed the players to practice several tactical routines. In the next game, the Yunjia Tianyu team will no longer only have the routine of breaking through from the wing and then passing the ball.  .

    After the team members knew why Nie Fei was always so taciturn, they began to gradually become intimate with Nie Fei, and Nie Fei also began to consciously have more contact with other teammates. Zhu Guosheng, the guy who originally disliked Nie Fei the most, was there.  During this period of time, I got to know Nie Fei the best, maybe because he was a person who didn't have too many tricks.

    Pei Wei and Hua ** were very happy when they saw that Nie Fei, who had become a member of the main lineup during training, continued to show his offensive talent and kept the entire team's frontcourt in order.  Once a player like Nie Fei, who has a broad vision and outstanding personal skills, is integrated into the entire team, Tianyu's combat effectiveness will inevitably make a qualitative leap, and it is far more than just one plus one.

    With Nie Fei organizing in the middle, Tianyu's offensive routine has changed from flying on both wings to a combination of wings and center. Such a multi-point offense will definitely be a nightmare for other second-tier teams.

    The good news is one after another. In the second supplementary test held by the Football Association at the end of August, the three players Chu Biao, Huang Yuan and Feng Gang once again fell to the 12-minute run. According to the loan contract, their loan  The deadline was automatically extended to the end of December this year. The three players who were dejected on the physical testing field flew back to Yunjia Tianyu Club with joyful faces as soon as they got off the physical testing field.

    This result had been expected by Pei Wei. According to the information he had learned, the salary he paid to his players was almost higher than that of the best-paying A-A clubs. What's more, he was never stingy with game bonuses and tasted them.  How can sweet players return to their previous clubs?

    Although it was a bit unkind to do so, Pei Wei got angry when he remembered that other clubs were wary of him when he first formed a team, so he poached people. Anyway, the players themselves were willing to stay. Besides, after failing the second physical test,  They have automatically lost the qualification to participate in the rest of this year's games and do not allow him to play in the second division league. How can they just let him rest for half a year and immediately retire him?

    Before the start of this training camp, Pei Wei made a special trip to Wuhan because Hua ** told him that he wanted a goalkeeper, the goalkeeper of the E-Steel Second Team who played against them in the game. Although that game  It was Yunjia Tianyu who won, but the goalkeeper's performance was outstanding. In the position of goalkeeper, which needs the most experience, his performance was not jerky at all. Those two goals conceded were impossible to do. If it weren't for him  With his outstanding performance, Tianyu may not have to play until the last minute to lead his opponent.

    Pei Wei also thought that the goalkeeper was good, especially when he saw the goalkeeper's information, he became interested in talents. Xiao Fei, born in 1976, is only 18 years old this year. He is 1.87 meters tall and weighs  Eighty kilograms. Judging from the few games he has participated in in the second division league, he reacts quickly, is good at hitting high balls, and is also good at attacking single balls. He is definitely a good prospect for a goalkeeper.

    Xiao Fei has been the goalkeeper of the second team of E-Gang. The second team of E-Gang will definitely have no games to play in the second half of the year, and even if they are transferred to the first team, they may not have much chance to play. For goalkeepers, what they need most is games.  For the sake of never delaying this young man's future, Pei Wei felt that he should poach him.

    The negotiations went smoothly. Although the boss of Egang was a little dissatisfied with Feng Gang being poached, he also knew that a good relationship with Pei Wei would never be a bad thing. Egang did not play very well in the first half of this year.  , there is little hope of reaching A, while Yunjia Tianyu is very hopeful of reaching A-B this year. One more friend is better than one more enemy.

    After paying only a nominal transfer fee, Pei Wei brought Xiaofei to Tianyu. The reason why it went so smoothly was that Xiaofei was not an official player of Egang. He even had an official player contract with the Egang club.  Without a signature, theoretically speaking, even if Pei Wei doesn't find the E-Gang Club, he can directly persuade Xiaofei to leave.It was enough, but considering that he could not have too much trouble with other clubs, Pei Wei went through the motions.

    Fortunately, Xiaofei is not a registered professional player, because the Football Association does not allow transfers this year, and the transfer market of the Chinese Professional League will not be opened until next year, and young players are not included in this - so Pei Wei can smoothly transfer  Add a goalkeeper to your team.

    Before returning from Wuhan, Pei Wei made a special trip to Zuomen Chess Room, but he was disappointed to hear that the owner of the chess room said that he had not seen Lao Xu during this period: "Like you, after playing chess that day,  , I never saw any of you again." Pei Wei could only return to Yunjia City in disappointment.

    "Now I am absolutely confident that I will get one of the two tickets to go to A-B!"

    Hua ** said excitedly that with the strong reinforcement of the goalkeeper position, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s last shortcoming in the player link has also been filled. Although Xiao Fei may not have a very high degree of tacit understanding with other defenders, but  Originally, the Tianyu team could almost be said to have been formed temporarily, which was nothing at all.

    The current Tianyu team has Chu Biao, a veteran international player, and Aylin, a young player whose technical ability is as good as any forward of any second-division league team in the forward line. In the midfield, there is Huang Yuan to help, and in the defense line, Feng Gang holds down the line, and the goalkeeper  It is also starting to feel reassuring, and more importantly, they have found their midfield core.

    "Beijing, we are here!" Pei Wei murmured as he boarded the train to Beijing.

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 28 A low-key attack

    "The National Second Division League kicked off in Beijing, with the top eight teams from the eight divisions fighting for two places!  ¡·

    Zhu Guosheng held a local newspaper in his hand and said dissatisfied: "Why are these Beijingers like this? It's okay if the news about our second-tier league is not put on the front page, and then they are all praising the Beijing Royal Forest  When it came to introducing the second league, they only introduced Beijing Dafeng, Dalian Railway Even teams like Xinjiang Qingzhen praised us, but they didn't mention us! This is too disrespectful to us!  He is also the champion of the Central Division and qualified with a complete victory record!¡±

    Aylin smiled: "This is also normal. Beijing Dafeng is the home team, so of course the level of attention should be higher. Dalian Railway is the favorite this time, and it is from the football city of Dalian. The Xinjiang teammostly  I mentioned it specifically for the purpose of uniting ethnic minorities. I didn¡¯t see teams like Chongqing Ankang and Gansu Xining mentioned much. They are also the champions of the Southwest and Central South Divisions. "

    "Being fat first is not fat, and being fat later will collapse the bed." Wu Jiang stuck his head out from the side and said: "If they despise us, let them be. No matter how high the tone is before the game, it will not be as good as the performance during the game."

    "Xiao Jiang is right." Zhu Guosheng praised him: "It depends on me during the game. I won't score too many goals. A hat trick is enough. Let them know that China's defenders still have me, Zhu Guosheng."  figure!"

    "Fuck you, when will it be your turn to score!" Wu Jiang said disdainfully: "A hat trick from Lin Zi is enough."

    "Hehe." Zhu Guosheng touched his head and smiled: "Then it depends on whether our Comrade Nie Fei can pass the ball well."

    Nie Fei, who was sitting aside and reading a book, raised his head when he heard the sound and smiled faintly: "You can only know that when you go to the competition field But I believe Aylin has this ability."

    "What about me?" Zhu Guosheng leaned over with a playful smile.

    Nie Fei pushed his fat face away: "Then you have to ask Brother Huang Yuan Do you have any chance to assist other than set kicks?"

    Aylin and Wu Jiang both laughed. Huang Yuan was the team¡¯s kick-taker. Zhu Guosheng really had to ask Huang Yuan if he wanted to score.

    Since they became familiar with each other, Ai Lin, Wu Jiang, Zhu Guosheng and Nie Fei have become closer. They are all about the same age and are the main players in the team. They are the targets of the coach's training, so naturally they are closer, especially  Ailin, Wujiang and Nie Fei are both offensive players, and they are easy to get familiar with. As for Zhu Guosheng, this shameless and familiar person can quickly integrate into any circle.

    "Speaking of which, playing in this second-division league is quite suffocating." Nie Fei put down the book in his hand: "No matter how good or bad you play, there are not many spectators to watch, and there are no fans who support us to watch us live.  In the game, even if you score a goal, you won't be able to enjoy the cheers like landslides and tsunamis on the sidelines I really hope to reach the A-B level now. President Pei said that by then we will have our own home court and have the most loyal  Fans, every action we make on the field will become a topic of conversation for the citizens of Yunjia after dinnerI am excited when I think of that time. Without fans, football will lack the most original motivation!"

    The other three people all agreed with Nie Fei's words. Maybe they only thought so out of vanity, but no matter what, in the hearts of these young players, football can bring them wealth, but this is not the most important thing.  Yes, they can enjoy enough happiness from football

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    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s first match was against Xinjiang Qingzhen, whom Zhu Guosheng was jealous of.

    The Northwest Division was originally a division specially designated by the Football Association to take care of ethnic minority teams. It includes Xinjiang and Taiwan, two large autonomous regions, and Qinghai, a fairly large province. Xinjiang Halal is the first in this division, but this  The level of football in the three places has never been very good, so in this group, Xinjiang Qalal is a veritable underdog.

    However, Hua ** has no intention of looking down on this opponent.

    "These guys can really run." Looking at the joyful Uyghur youths in the video taken secretly by his assistant, Mr. Hua couldn't help but sigh. These ethnic minority boys have good physical fitness, although their technical and tactical abilities are very poor.  It's a complete mess. Their physical strength alone is enough to bring down most second-division teams.

    Although Hua ** is confident that the physical fitness of the Tianyu players who have been trained by him for more than a month is definitely top-notch among these second-tier teams, he still feels ashamed after seeing the performance of the Xinjiang team players. These players in the Xinjiang grassland  The young people who are accustomed to running in Dahuan'er can almost run at sprint speed for the entire game without being out of breath - this requires such strong physical fitness.

    ¡°Their land is very fastNow that we are close to Europe, our innate physical fitness is of course better.  Xia Liquan said with a smile: "But football is not just about running, you also have to watch your feet!"  In terms of skills, the eleven members of their team combined cannot compare to one Nie Fei.  "

    "Yes, their advantage is in physical strength, and our advantage is in technology." Hua ** pressed the cigarette butt with only a little bit left in his hand into the ashtray: "So, we can't use pressure to hit.  We cannot use defensive counterattacks - otherwise our formation will be defeated by the opponent's repeated sprints. We cannot suffer this loss. We can only choose to use our skills to dispatch the opponent, play more long passes with wide range of movement, and try to consume as much as possible.  Their physical strength, but also pay attention to saving their own physical strength.¡±

    "During the offense, the ball is often given to Nie Fei and Huang Yuan. Their overall view is the best in our team. They can see clearly where the opponent's gaps are. If they cannot mobilize the opponent to the maximum extent,  , then the later we go, the more we will suffer, because we will definitely not be able to beat them with physical strength. In defense, we can't just watch people, but mainly watch the ball! We need to strengthen our defense against high-altitude balls. Their average height is very high.  high."

    "Also, we should use more positional warfare on offense and never create chaos. Teams with good physical fitness like the Xinjiang team like to disrupt chaos so that their physical advantages can be used to their fullest We  You have to be patient when attacking.¡±

    After saying so much in one breath, Mr. Hua stopped and asked Xia Liquan: "Is there anything you want to add?"

    Xia Liquan shook his head, Hua ** nodded: "Okay, the training these days will be done as I just said!"

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 29 Technology vs. Physical Strength

    Venue, Beijing Fengtai Stadium.

    Audience, there are about 2,000 fans in the stands.

    Reporter, there are two or three big cats and kittens.

    This is the scene when Yunjia Tianyu goes out of the central region for the first time and participates in a national level competition.

    The audience is small. It is understandable that most of the fans in Beijing are crazy about their Yulin Army, which has performed very well this season. The remaining few also support another local team, Beijing Dafeng. They can come  More than 2,000 people watched this game, which is not bad. After all, there are almost no Beijing fans who have heard of these two teams.

    There is no interest, and the weather is so hot, so of course there will be fewer viewers.

    It is understandable that there are few reporters. There are not many reporters interested in the second division league. In addition, the first game of the other group is a highlight. The two favorites Dalian Railway and Beijing Dafeng are rushing to the first division B.  They met in one scene, this is a big stunt!

    "Everyone should remember today!"

    In Yunjia Tianyu's locker room, Pei Wei was frothing at the mouth while mobilizing the players before the game: "Today will be the first step towards our glorious future! Although there are very few spectators and few reporters,  In the future, all fans and reporters who missed this game will regret it! Because they missed the first day of the birth of the legend, our glory will start from today!¡±

    Hua** had to admire the boss's eloquence. In his words, an ordinary second-division league game could be raised to such a high level. However, these young players just ignored him and left the locker room.  You can hear how high the players' emotions are now by the heavy breathing.

    After waiting for Pei Wei to finish speaking, Hua ** stood up: "Let's go! Everyone must remember not to waste energy needlessly and use technology to entangle the opponent! The opponent's physical strength is very good, but the technical and tactical level is not high.  ! Take advantage of our strengths!¡±

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    The players selected by Hua** are similar to those in the Central Division group stage. There are only two changes. One is that Xiao Fei replaced Wei Jie as the main goalkeeper. He is much better than the other two goalkeepers in terms of physical condition and technical foundation.  , no one had any objection to this substitution.

    Another change is that Nie Fei came on the field and replaced the original main right midfielder Li Chaojin, but his position was not the right midfielder, but an attacking midfielder in the middle, ambushing behind the two forwards, and when defending, Ayling  Then you have to return to the right midfielder position to defend.

    This formation was Pei Wei's suggestion to Hua **. At first, Hua ** had never seen a formation like this and was greatly surprised. In the old coach's mind, it was either a diamond midfielder or a midfielder.  Classic four four two, how can the right side be left vacant?  The pressure on the right back must be much greater.

    However, in training, the effect of this formation was actually quite good. It effectively brought out the best abilities of the offensive players in the frontcourt. Chu Biao was at the front alone, using his strong body to contain the opponent's defender, and at the same time, he was good at  The characteristic of playing ball for his teammates has been brought to the extreme. Behind him, Nie Fei, Aylin and Wu Jiang are all very fast. Any one who intervenes is a great threat to the opponent's goal.

    Hua ** was originally reluctant to use such a strange-looking lineup, and Pei Wei also adhered to the principle of "the boss does not interfere with the coach's tactical arrangements" and did not force Hua ** to use such a lineup.  It was a very common formation in later generations, but in the end, Hua **, who was unable to arrange a proper position for Nie Fei, could only give it a try and still arranged such a formation in the game.

    Watching the players run onto the field, Hua** thought silently in his heart: "Let me see how powerful this lineup is!"

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    The players of the Xinjiang team are indeed in good physical condition. They are all Uyghur boys and are as energetic as a group of ponies.  Although their skills can be described as "poor", in Hua **'s view, even the 15- and 16-year-old boys from the third-line team of Yunjia Tianyu are better than them, but when they have such abundant skills  With his physical strength, he rushed up and down from the first minute of the game. When he was running all over the field, Pei Wei seemed to have seen the South Korean team in the 2002 World Cup.

    Fortunately, the Tianyu team had done enough preparations. In response to the opponent's unreasonable playing style, the Tianyu team made full use of its technical advantages and the width of the field. When defending, it focused on marking people in the penalty area and used the opponent's poor footwork.  Obviously you need some luck to score a long shot, but when it comes to offense, try to advance layer by layer. As soon as the opponent comes up to press, you will immediately distribute the ball. The huge technical advantage ensures the accuracy of this style of play. I often see  The members of the Xinjiang team ran around for a while, but couldn't even touch the ball.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Half an hour has passed, and the score is still zero to zero. The players of the Tianyu team did not show any signs of urgency. They were still stepping down, pulling away, transferring, falling back again, and pulling away again.  Transfer again

    They played patiently, and the Xinjiang team members couldn¡¯t hold their breath. They increased the frequency of pressing faster, and in this back and forth running, their physical strength also began to be consumed rapidly

    As the first half of the game came to an end, the Xinjiang players also began to slow down. They played very awkwardly in this game. Although they were running like crazy as always, their almost worthless running like crazy weakened their physical strength.  The consumption seems to be more serious than usual, and even they can't bear it.

    Just when their rhythm began to slow down, Nie Fei was already keenly aware of this!

    Some people are born with a sense of smell on the football field and can detect changes in the situation before others. Players like this are rare. If a forward has such a sense of smell, then he will definitely be a natural.  "Killer", if a defender has such a sense of smell, then he must be a natural "terminator". If an organizational midfielder has such a sense of smell, then we generally call him a "master".

    Nie Fei may still be far from the standard of a "master", but at the very least, he has the potential to become a "master".

    Being able to have such a core is the luck of other players, and it is the luck of Hua ** and Pei Wei that this core can run well in the team.

    PS: Let¡¯s talk about adding essence

    Last week, there were 70 essences, and the essence building was used up on Monday. I will replenish the essence for everyone this Monday. In addition, there will be another essence building from next week, but each person is limited to two.

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 30 A good start

    After disintegrating an attack by the Xinjiang team, the Tianyu team patiently knocked down a few times in the backcourt. Although the Xinjiang team players still pressed a few times, it was just a routine matter - even they themselves knew that they wanted to start from  If these players who are much more skilled than themselves intercept the ball, there is only one possibility, that is, the opponent has made a low-level mistake.

    It is a pity that Yunjia Tianyu has been using passes to dispatch opponents from the beginning. Naturally, he is very focused when passing the ball, and the Xinjiang team did not hit the pie-in-the-sky thing.

    After a few smooth kicks, Feng Gang handed the ball to Huang Yuan in front. Huang Yuan controlled the ball under his feet and observed the situation on the court.

    At this time, he suddenly saw Nie Fei running back a few steps. He immediately kicked the pass and sent the ball to Nie Fei's feet.

    After receiving the ball, Nie Fei turned around and wiped out the defender behind him, and then dribbled the ball forward. When two players from the Xinjiang team came around him, he rubbed his left foot and sent a half-high ball to the left.

    Wu Jiang received the ball, and several Xinjiang players immediately gathered around him. Seeing that the Xinjiang team's entire defensive focus began to tilt toward him, Wu Jiang immediately made a big kick and passed the ball to the right!

    Although Wu Jiang¡¯s long pass was not very accurate, since the Xinjiang team¡¯s right wing was almost empty, Aylin successfully received the football after running a few steps.

    I have to admire the Xinjiang team's physical strength and running ability. After wasting such a short time, the Xinjiang team immediately ran over with two defenders, blocking Aylin's front, blocking all the positions where he could break through.  .

    "But" Aylin sneered in his heart. The players in the center came to defend him. Before the players on the left could move to the center to fill their positions, there was no one in front of Nie Fei!

    "That's it now!" Aylin first feinted, then made a cross pass and passed the ball in front of Nie Fei!

    With four passes, the Xinjiang team¡¯s defense in the middle was completely empty!

    Nie Fei smoothly dribbled the ball straight in. After attracting the last two defenders of the Xinjiang team in the penalty area, Nie Fei made a beautiful cross pass and passed the ball to Chu Biao, who was unguarded in the middle of the penalty area!

    Chu Biao was not polite and followed up with a volley. The goalkeeper misjudged the direction and shot the ball to the right, but he pounced to the left

    One to zero!

    Before the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu easily tore apart the opponent's defense and opened the scoring by relying on a pass that was like mercury leaking from the five offensive players!

    Of course, this is also because the Xinjiang players judged the situation on the field too rashly. If they hadn't pounced too hard, the Tianyu team wouldn't have been able to clear all their defenses so easily. Chu Biao's final shot was just  It was just a perfect ending. The Xinjiang team's fate of conceding the ball was actually doomed when all their defenders ran with the ball.

    "Good goal!" Hua ** shook hands with Pei Wei excitedly. Pei Wei was also very happy. This goal proved that the tactics he proposed were very successful. This formation is also the most suitable formation for Tianyu players at this stage!

    There is an obvious beacon on offense - Chu Biao's height allows defenders to hit the ball to his head effortlessly, and there is a command tower on the organization - Nie Fei is definitely a player who can pass the ball at the right time.  People in the right place, with a planning brain in the midfield - Huang Yuan has a broad vision and the ability to get the ball out quickly, supplemented by two wings with speed and skills, a very complete offensive formation has begun  forming.

    Height, technology, speed, impact, and secondary attack ability - these are exactly the factors needed for modern football offense.

    Perhaps due to strength reasons, this offensive lineup may still be a little immature and immature in the A-A game, but for those teams playing in the B-League with rigid ideas and still stuck in the 1960s, it is definitely more than enough.  .

    Pei Wei has never been as confident in Hike A as he is now.

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    In the locker room, Hua** only said one sentence: "Continue the tactics in the second half!" Then he let the players do their own things.

    Pei Wei did not give any warning to Hua** for clearly underestimating the enemy. Maybe it was definitely a big mistake to say such words when facing another mature team, but the Xinjiang team has always used it in the first half.  Judging from a style of play, their head coach is not someone with a good strategic vision.  The Xinjiang team will definitely continue to attack like they did in the first half in the second half. As long as they do this, the holes in their defense will only get bigger and bigger. By then, Aylin's speed alone will be enough to defeat the opponent.??It¡¯s time to drink a pot.

    The fact is just as Hua ** and Pei Wei expected.

    The Xinjiang team continued to launch a fierce attack on the Tianyu team's defense at the beginning of the second half. In their opinion, they had an absolute advantage in the first half. Yunjia Tianyu only scored such a goal by luck In the second half, they had an absolute advantage.  As long as they continue to attack, they will definitely get what they want!

    Poor people, they completely ignored that although they had the upper hand in the first half, they caused very few substantive threats, and the Tianyu team posed a huge threat to the Xinjiang team's goal in the limited attacks.  ¡­

    So they quickly swallowed the bitter fruit of their own brew.

    The same quick counterattack, the same few passes, and the same formation of Tianyu team¡¯s second goal.

    Huang Yuan controlled the ball pushed out by Zhu Guosheng at his feet, and then passed it to Nie Fei who pulled it back. After Nie Fei took the ball for a few times, he returned the ball to Huang Yuan's feet. Huang Yuan immediately passed the ball into the Xinjiang team's space.  On the right side of the swing, Wu Jiang dribbled the ball down quickly and then made a cross. Chu Biao overwhelmed the opponent's two defenders and headed the ball. Aylin followed up and hit the goal with a kick. The ball flew from the goalkeeper's armpit into the net.

    Two to zero!

    Amid the cheers of the Tianyu team players, the Xinjiang team players were dumbfounded. They couldn't believe that when they had such an absolute advantage, it was the opponent who was leading by two goals!

    The next game was very simple. The Tianyu team relied on their skillful personal skills to consume all the remaining time under the opponent's pounce. With the referee's whistle, the Tianyu team won the championship in this game.  First two points!

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 31 Surfacing

    After successfully winning the first game and getting off to a good start, everyone in the Tianyu team was very satisfied because the other two opponents in the same group tied with each other 0-0, with each side taking one point. Members of the coaching staff in that game  and Pei Wei both went to see it, and the scene was lackluster. Neither team showed any particular strength. In other words, these were two mediocre teams.

    "Don't talk about fighting us, even if they meet the Xinjiang team that can't run away, these two teams that need speed but not speed, physical strength but not physical strength, and technology but not technology will never win the game, and they may lose.  "On the way back, Xia Liquan seemed to be in a good mood and said with a smile: "Look, we are definitely the first in this group, and the other second place might be the Xinjiang team!"

    Xia Liquan and the goalkeeper coach didn't notice that Hua **'s eyebrows were furrowed and Pei Wei also had a straight face.

    Xia Liquan hadn't found out yet, and was still saying enthusiastically: "We are really lucky this time. The group we were assigned to escaped the two recognized strong teams of Beijing Dafeng and Dalian Railway. The first place in the group is definitely  It¡¯s us!¡±

    As he was speaking energetically, Pei Wei, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and Xia Liquan almost bumped into Pei Wei's back.

    Pei Wei turned around and said only one sentence: "Is our goal just to be first in the group? After qualifying from the group, we have to win at least one knockout match to be considered a success. Is this considered luck?"

    After saying this, Pei Wei continued to move forward, leaving a stunned Xia Liquan and the goalkeeper coach standing there.

    Hua ** sighed: "Xiao Xia think about it! If our group makes it out, what kind of opponent will we meet? Is there any difference whether we are first or second in this group?  "

    Looking at the retreating figures of Pei Wei and Hua **, Xia Liquan and the goalkeeper seemed to understand something.

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    "This arrangement is really wonderful."

    In the room of head coach Hua **, Pei Wei gave a bitter smile: "Beijing Dafeng and Dalian Railway both know that each other is the biggest opponent on the way to the A-B. If their two teams are in different groups, then  As long as any team makes a mistake in the group, then one of the teams that falls to second place will compete with its biggest opponent in the semi-finals - this is something that none of them want to see, and now, in the group  As long as they can qualify from the group stage, they will not meet again before the finals. As for the result of the finals, it doesn't matter. After all, the teams that can enter the finals have already obtained the quota of Class A and B. Now you know why.  Can¡¯t we be happy now?¡±

    "I understand." Xia Liquan breathed a sigh of relief: "From now on, the top two in the other group must be Beijing Dafeng and Dalian Railway. In other words, in the most critical game, we will definitely win.  Encountering one of them - only by crossing them can we enter Armor B."

    "To be honest, qualifying from this group is no longer a big problem." Hua ** frowned: "The question now is, what kind of preparations should we make in that knockout match Xiaoxia, from  Starting tomorrow, your mission is to watch the game between Beijing and Dalian. Mr. Pei has arranged for a videographer to follow you. We have to record all the remaining games! "

    Xia Liquan nodded immediately.

    "Hua Lao, who is our most likely opponent?" Pei Wei asked.

    "How do you know this?" Hua ** shook his head: "That group has only played one game now, and all of them were tied - Dalian and Beijing drew 0-0 - just watch the video.  It can be seen that they did not try their best. I guess this draw is what they all hope for.¡±

    "To be honest, I would rather fight Dalian." Pei Wei suddenly said.

    The three coaches all looked at him with strange eyes. They all watched the video of the match between Dalian and Beijing. Although it was a draw, the Dalian team seemed more leisurely than the other team, and they controlled the rhythm very well.  , the ball possession time is as long as 68% - if it is in the knockout round, Dalian Railway with all its strength will definitely be able to defeat Beijing Dafeng, otherwise the Beijingers will not try their best to be placed in the same group with Dalian and escape.  The fate of meeting Dalian in the knockout round - now Pei Wei actually said that he hopes to play against the stronger Dalian - what is the logic of this?

    "Dalian is a team from out of town just like us." Pei Wei shook his head: "We have the right time, right place, and the right people. We just need to play a real game. Even if we lose, we have nothing to regret."  "Yes." Pei Wei changed the subject: "But Beijing Dafeng is the leader. In the knockout round, all the off-field advantages are with others, so we are passive."

      **Hua ** immediately understood what Pei Wei was worried about. He has been involved in football for thirty or forty years. Although he is only famous in Yunjia, he is small and has all the internal organs. He has not seen anything.  Pass?

    However, after thinking about it, Hua** slowly shook his head: "Probably notthe games after entering the knockout rounds will be broadcast live on TVWho has the courage?"

    Pei Wei sneered in his heart, what is the second division league?  In future generations, let alone domestic leagues, wouldn¡¯t there be people who would dare to cheat even in national team games?  Otherwise, what's going on with these inexplicable losses?

    But now is the first year of professionalization. There should be no one who can use their crooked brains to refer to referees, right?  Even if there were, the referees at this stage would not make blatant whistle blows.

    Pei Wei continued to comfort himself, and at the same time, he felt more settled.

    The next two group matches went smoothly. Yunjia Tianyu used their excellent tactical qualities and skills to defeat the remaining two teams in a row, one game 2:0, the other 3:1, almost without any effort.  With great effort, Team Tianyu won the first place in this group.

    The Xinjiang team used their unstoppable physical strength to bring down the other two teams. One win and one draw made them second in the group, which was considered a minor upset.

    In another group, Dalian Railway and Beijing Dafeng easily won two consecutive victories after a draw in the first game. In the end, the two teams with the same points compared the goal difference, and Dalian team ranked with one more advantage.  After ranking first in the group, Beijing Dafeng ranked second.

    In this way, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponents in the semi-finals have emerged. They will compete with Beijing Dafeng at home for a seat in Class B.

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 32 A person who travels a hundred miles is half a mile

    September 16, 1994, Beijing Shijingshan Stadium.

    In the first semi-final match of this year¡¯s National Football League B finals, the Tianyu team from Yunjia played against the Dafeng team from Beijing!

    The Yunjia Tianyu team has made the most complete preparations for this game that will determine whether the efforts throughout the year will be rewarded. Hua** has been practicing quick counterattack tactics in the past few days in response to the opponent's overall weakness of not being very fast.  In view of the fact that the average age of the opponent's players is relatively older, Hua ** sent the best and youngest players. At the same time, every night in the past few days, the players would gather together to watch Xia Liquan's photos of Beijing Dafeng's games.  Video, from which you can observe the strength of the players playing against you

    In Hua**¡¯s words: ¡°I have led the team for so many years, and I have never been so thoroughly prepared for a game!¡±

    Even so, Pei Wei still can't let go. Although Beijing Dafeng's strength is not that strong from the video, compared with Yunjia Tianyu, it is only half a pound, and in some key positions, Yunjia Tianyu is even better.  A step above But Pei Wei knows that playing away games is sometimes far from simple.

    Fans who overwhelmingly support the opposing team exert pressure on the scene and give the opposing players a higher fighting spirit. The home team is definitely much more familiar with the venue and adaptable to the weather What particularly worries Pei Wei is that the referee is in  A certain penalty in the game may have a considerable impact on the final result of the game

    With worries of one kind or another, Pei Wei refused the tournament organizing committee's invitation to go to the rostrum to watch, and insisted on sitting next to Hua **. He believed that his actions would give the players more confidence.  And fighting spirit, after all, there are not many bosses like him who have been sitting on the sidelines watching the game, at least not in the second division league.

    He didn¡¯t notice that when he sat on the coaching bench, a pair of eyes from the rostrum stared at him for a long time, and then looked away with a hint of surprise and amusement after a while.

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    The game against Beijing Dafeng was the most difficult game played by the Yunjia Tianyu team since its formation.

    As the core of the midfielder, Nie Fei was followed closely by a Dafeng player. Obviously, Nie Fei's outstanding performance in the past has been remembered, although he scored only one goal in the first three games.  He didn't score a goal, and he only had two assists. But anyone who has watched the Tianyu team's game knows that this young man who is not so strong is the core of Yunjia Tianyu's offense. Almost all threatening offenses come from  At his feet, sometimes data cannot reflect a player's role on the court.

    Nie Fei didn't care too much about pressing Nie Fei to such a degree. He was used to the opponent's defense against him. It would be difficult to break the ball that was almost stuck to his feet unless two or three people rushed forward. However,  When he breaks through the opponent's defense and continues to advance into the penalty area, the two central defenders of the Beijing team are always in front of him like an iron wall.

    These two central defenders are not young, one is 29 and the other is 31, but their physical fitness is very good. Although they have the characteristic of Chinese defenders turning slowly, their excellent positioning completely makes the dexterous Tianyu  The offensive players of the team have no skills to use. Except for Chu Biao who can use his body to fight against the opponent, whether it is Nie Fei or Ailin Wujiang, they always lose possession of the ball as soon as they are hit by the opponent, and the referee basically loses possession of the ball.  He ignored their almost foul actions.

    At first, Hua ** always stood up to protest after seeing this situation, but after the referee ran down the field and showed him a yellow card, he stopped moving. He just sat silently with his arms around each other and said this  A gesture to express protest against the referee.

    This kind of protest is obviously in vain, and to be fair, the referee did not go too far, but the whistle was just a little softer - which made Beijing Dafeng's slightly rough playing style even more comfortable.

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    "This ball can't be kicked!"

    After returning to the locker room, Zhu Guosheng took off his shoes and socks and found that his calf was already covered in bruises and couldn't help but cursed angrily: "Fuck! Do they play football like this? This is obviously a kick!"  "

    His words resonated with other players. Think about it, even he, a defender, is injured all over. Wouldn¡¯t the offensive players who are more likely to be violated be even more injured?

    Nie Fei and Aylin didn't say anything, but silently asked the team doctor to treat their wounds. Nie Fei's calf was torn open by the opponent's shoe spikes, and Aylin received an elbow from the opponent's ribs.  I almost lost my breath.

    "Okay! Quiet! Everyone, be quiet!"

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?After speaking to silence everyone, the old coach took a few steps back and forth and then stopped: "Everyone has seen that the other party's movements are indeed rough, but there is no need for everyone to be so angry. Their movements are relatively restrained.  There were no big hurtful moves, and even so, we still had a certain advantage in the first half, and what we have to do now is to turn this advantage into a victory.¡±

    "Nie Fei, the opponent marked you very tightly in the first half, and I think it will be even stricter in the second half."

    Nie Fei nodded. In the first half, he faced off against the Dafeng player who was targeting him sixteen times, and he won thirteen of them. If it weren't for the excellent defense of the two stone-like central defenders,  He can at least bring one goal to the team.

    "So, in the second half, don't just play in the middle, but go to both sides, which will involve their defensive strength. At the same time, their defensive ability in the middle is very strong, but relatively speaking, the wings are much weaker. Play on the wings.  , We will definitely have a chance. Wu Jiang, Aylin, you two must cooperate with Nie Fei well. If Nie Fei moves to your position, then this person will return to the center. If the opponent shifts the focus of defense to the wing,  If so, Huang Yuan, you have to actively intervene, do you understand?"

    ¡°I understand!¡± Several players named by him responded at the same time.

    "A person who travels a hundred miles is half a mile. If we lose today's game, all the eight games we won before will be invalid! Therefore, we must win this game!"

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 33 I don¡¯t want everyone to have nothing to eat

    While Hua ** was explaining tactics and encouraging the players, Pei Wei did not use his best inspiring words in the locker room to mobilize the enthusiasm of the players as usual. Instead, he hid alone.  Smoking outside the locker room door.

    The door to the dressing room opened and Xia Liquan walked out. He saw Pei Wei smoking alone. He was stunned for a moment and then said hello: "Mr. Pei."

    "Coach Xia, it's you."

    Pei Wei raised his head and handed over a cigarette.

    Xia Liquan took the cigarette and lit it, took a deep breath, and then said as if talking to himself: "Today's referee the call was indeed a bit biased."

    "It's okay." Pei Wei stamped out the cigarette butt: "It's much better than I expected At least, there are no very unfavorable penalties for us."

    "By the way, Mr. Pei, I just heard the news." Xia Liquan looked at Pei Wei and said, "The boss of Beijing Dafeng invited people to dinner in a three-star hotel yesterday I have a friend who happened to be passing by there.  , he invitedthe three referees today."

    "I guessed it." Pei Wei took a deep breath: "We won't suffer such a disadvantage just because of the little home field advantage But I believe it's just for eating, and these referees are not working so hard."

    Xia Liquan glanced at Pei Wei in surprise. He found that he could not understand the boss more and more. He was a newcomer to football. He had figured out all the twists and turns in the football world.  He knows things that are unclear to him better than himself. He knows everything, but why doesn't he think of doing refereeing before the game?  Even if you don't let the referee favor you, it's still good to be impartial, right?

    He endured it for a while, but still couldn't hold it back: "Mr. Pei, then why did you"

    Looking at Xia Liquan who was hesitant to speak, Pei Wei smiled: "You want to ask me why I don't do the refereeing job? After all, we already know the referees who are officiating the game today. We even know where they live.  all know."

    Xia Liquan nodded. He really didn't understand. You know, Beijing just treated the referees to a meal. Even if Pei Wei took out a little bit of the winning bonus, it would be enough for the referees to tilt the balance in favor of Beijing.  Fang's side - this little money is just a drop in the bucket compared to Pei Wei's annual investment!

    "I am indeed very rich. Maybe I only need to spend a few thousand yuan to make the referees favor us After all, their income from calling a game is only a few hundred yuan." Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "But  If this is the case, what¡¯s the point of our playing? What¡¯s the point of our players¡¯ existence?¡±

    Xia Liquan was stunned. He didn't understand what Pei Wei's words meant.

    "I said, I don't do football for money." Pei Wei lit up another cigarette: "Because I have no other company that can use the club's reputation to make money. I do it purely for football itself."

    After slowly exhaling a puff of smoke, Pei Wei thought for a while and suddenly asked Xia Liquan: "Tell me, what is the essence of football?"

    This sentence stunned Xia Liquan, what is the essence of football?  He never thought about it.

    When he was playing football in the past, football could bring him honor. When he scored a goal or won a victory with the team, the cheers from the fans were enough to satisfy his pride to the greatest extent. After being forced to retire, football could bring him glory.  Let him support his family, and the income as a coach, which is neither rich nor meager, can make his family have enough food and clothing Apart from that, what else is there about football?

    Xia Liquan thought about it again and again. Pei Wei's question made him realize that although his life has been closely related to football so far, he did not know what the essence of football was.

    After thinking for a long time, Xia Liquan shook his head. He was not a philosopher and did not want to consider such a problem.

    "The purest essence of football is a game." Pei Wei gave an answer that surprised him: "From the day football was born, football has been a time-killing sportrunning, swimming, and diving.  ¡­These sports are all transformed from certain instincts of human beings. Racing is because in ancient times, people needed to run fast to escape the pursuit of beasts. To catch fish and shrimp in the river, one needed to understand water skills, and balls such as football and basketball  Sports are entirely created by human beings to enrich their spiritual lives, so the essence of football is a game.¡±

    Xia Liquan nodded. It is true. Ball sports are products of human civilization that have developed to a certain level. They are different from instinctive sports such as racing and swimming.

    ¡°Football matches can please oneself, and at the same time they can please the spectators who watch the football¡­ But after football has become professional, what the spectators still gain is??Happiness, and for players, it is more than just happiness.  "

    "That's their job, and it's no different from any other job. They all sell their skills to get income Think about it, if you are a worker in a factory, your income is based on the items you make every day.  It is determined by the quantity and quality of the items produced by your colleague. The quantity and quality of the items manufactured by your colleague are not as good as yours, but he bribed the inspectors. In the end, the quality and quantity of the products produced are not as good as yours, but his income is higher.  What will happen to you?" Pei Wei suddenly asked.

    "Of course I won't be convinced." Xia Liquan said subconsciously.

    "Yes, you have two choices at this time. One is to report to the boss and ask him to replace him with a more impartial inspector. The other is to use bribery to satisfy the inspector and make you the same as your colleagues.  Increase in incomeWhich one do you choose?¡±

    "If reporting is useful, I will choose to report." Xia Liquan thought carefully: "But if reporting is useless and will be suppressedthen maybe I will choose bribery."

    ??

    "You bribed, and he bribed too." Pei Wei smiled sarcastically: "Then all workers will no longer focus on how to make good products, but on how to please the prosecutors  In the end, maybe the workers and inspectors can get some benefits for a while, but the quality of the products will only get worse and worse, no one will sell them, and then the whole factory will collapse No one will have anything to eat You know what I mean  Yet?"

    Pei Wei showed a meaningful smile to Xia Liquan: "I don't want everyone to have nothing to eat."

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 34 Free kick coordination

    While Xia Liquan was still savoring Pei Wei's words, a staff member from the Second League Organizing Committee came over. He came to remind the Tianyu team that the second half of the game was about to begin.

    Xia Liquan agreed, then walked into the locker room and led the players out of the tunnel.

    Hua** was the last one to come out. He did not follow the players out, but stopped next to Pei Wei.

    "When people are in the game, they don't always have such a long-term vision." Hua ** sighed leisurely: "If you do it, it will bring immediate benefits. Such a temptation is not every  Individuals can withstand it. Even if they know clearly in their hearts the consequences of doing so, they will still do it. They can see such a long-term view and have the courage and principles to withstand such a test. Pei  Overall, I think you are really amazing."

    "I'm not as great as you said." Pei Wei smiled: "Do you know why other people can't withstand such temptation? Because the club is not their own, they only need to do what they do when they are in office  It's just about results, so they don't care about short-term behavior or not But I am different. The club belongs to me, and all my property is in the club. In order to make my wealth more, I can only do my best.  I have to do my club well, so I won¡¯t do anything like drinking poison to quench my thirstbecause if the football factory collapses, other bosses can just walk away, but I can¡¯t.¡±

    "However, if you lose today's game, the nearly 10 million you invested this year will be in vain Under such pressure, it is probably difficult for ordinary people to still adhere to such principles.  Do it." Hua** said.

    "Who said that? Who said that if I lose this game, my ten million yuan will be wasted?" Pei Wei looked at him with a smile: "The salary and bonuses I paid to the players add up to only more than one million yuan.  The other eight million yuan has been invested in infrastructure construction, such as stadiums, gyms, training centersand these players. Aren't these fixed assets? Even if I don't succeed, I will only lose more than one hundred yuan.  It¡¯s only 10,000, and just over one million is not enough to make me give up my principles.¡±

    Hua ** stroked her forehead and looked up to the sky, speechless. How could I discuss business with such a big businessman?  I must be out of my mind!

    "Let's go! My Coach Hua!" Pei Wei pulled him: "The second half of the game is about to begin! Although I don't care about the more than one million, it doesn't mean that I won't care if I lose this game.  ! I just can't bear the thought of my team playing without our home fans and I'm going crazy thinking about this going on for another year."

    ?? **Hua ** thinks this boss is really interesting, actually putting the fans in such a high position Doesn¡¯t the game depend on the players playing on the field?  No matter how hard the fans shout on the sidelines, they cannot replace the players in the game

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    When Pei Wei and Hua ** sat down on the coaching bench, the second half of the game had already begun.

    After the intermission, the players from Beijing Dafeng performed even more bravely. Collisions, flying tackles and other actions were common on the field, and some of the referee's decisions at critical moments only fueled their arrogance - although Tianyu's  The players also launched a strong counterattack, but whenever the two sides were entangled, the referee would give Dafeng certain benefits in most cases. Chu Biao once broke into the penalty area and was tripped, but the referee who was close at hand missed him.  A free kick was awarded in the frontcourt - Hua ** cursed angrily. Chu Biao had clearly stepped into the penalty area with one foot. It should have been an accurate penalty kick.

    Huang Yuan stood in front of the penalty spot, but he was not sure. The penalty spot was on the line of the penalty area, too close to the goal. Free kicks at this distance are the most difficult to hit.

    Obviously the Beijing Dafeng players are also aware of Huang Yuan¡¯s free kick skills. Six of them formed a tight human wall, blocking this half of the goal without a single crack.

    Huang Yuan looked up at the situation in the penalty area, but he quickly gave up the idea of ??passing the ball in. Beijing Dafeng's players are all taller, especially the height of the two central defenders. In terms of headers,  It is difficult for Tianyu to gain an advantage.

    Nie Fei wiped his sweat and walked over, stood next to Huang Yuan, and then said something in his ear.

    Huang Yuan nodded, then took a few steps back. Nie Fei reached out and called Ai Lin again, and said a few words to him.

    Huang Yuan's retreat made the Beijing Dafeng players stunned for a moment. Could it be that the guy with the best free kick skills in the Tianyu team would give up this free throw opportunity?

    Then they saw Nie Fei standing in front of the ball, and the Dafeng players lined up on the wall also became wary, although Nie Fei had never taken a penalty in previous games.It's a free kick, but just looking at his exquisite passing skills, this guy's free kick level is not much different!

    "Be careful with this kid, and Huang Yuan can't relax either. Both of them may make free throws. Do you understand?"

    Standing in the middle of the wall, the captain of Beijing Dafeng whispered to the other players that Aylin was thrown aside by him. He did not believe that there would be a third free kick player in a second-division team like Yunjia Tianyu.  .

    The referee blew the whistle for the free throw, and Huang Yuan, who was trailing behind, immediately started running!

    The wall immediately focused its attention on Huang Yuan. Of course, Nie Fei and the others who were standing in front of the ball were also paying attention.

    After running close to the ball, Huang Yuan suddenly turned sideways and ran past the ball!

    The moment Huang Yuan ran over, Nie Fei, who was standing in front of the ball, suddenly raised his foot and kicked the ball!

    The human wall of Beijing Dafeng immediately took off at the same time. They were not missed by Huang Yuan, and the timing of their takeoff was perfect!

    But Nie Fei did not kick the ball over, but pushed the ball sideways!

    Aylin ran up from behind and whipped the ball out while running!

    The ball flew forward against the lawn and flew right under the jumping wall!

    The goalkeeper of Beijing Dafeng also focused on Nie Fei like the wall. When he found the ball flying over from under the wall, it was obviously too late to react!

    The ball hit the net hard!

    One to zero!  Yunjia Tianyu took the lead despite being passive!

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 35 A B!  we are coming!

    "Yeah!" When he saw the impact of the net rising high, Aylin clenched his fists and jumped up. This was the first time he scored a free kick in the game. He had to thank Nie Fei for being there.  In an instant, I thought of such a perfect free kick coordination.

    "When the wall jumps, pump the ball towards their feet! The harder, the better! I will make you feel comfortable." When Nie Fei called him over, he only said this.  Although I nodded at that time, I didn't believe it in my heart. Who knew that when the shooting opportunity appeared in front of me, it would be so easy!

    When Aylin was about to go to Nie Fei to celebrate together, he suddenly found a weight on his back. Nie Fei had already jumped on his back, hugged his neck with one hand, and excitedly raised his fist to the sky with the other hand.  Compared with the often lifeless Nie Fei, Nie Fei on the football field truly looks like a "person".

    "Maybe only when playing football, Nie Fei will forget the sorrow in his heart."

    Pei Wei, who was off the court, clapped his hands vigorously and thought in his heart.

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    The celebration of the Tianyu team lasted for more than two minutes. If the players of Beijing Dafeng had not protested to the referee that Yunjia Tianyu was deliberately delaying the time and the referee came to intervene, the celebration might have lasted even longer.  extend.

    In fact, the Tianyu players also have this idea in mind, especially the senior players who know that the opponent is definitely worried now. If they celebrate for a while, they may make the opponent lose their composure, and then the team may win.  Sex is going to be a little bigger.

    Sure enough, after the game continued, Beijing Dafeng's offense began to become more fierce and rougher, and the referee's whistle was as weak as ever - but fortunately, the referee did not seem to use too much force.  Using double standards to measure both sides, Yunjia Tianyu's movements were sometimes bigger and he did not penalize them.

    If it were any other team, even if it didn't collapse under the fierce attack of Beijing Dafeng, it would probably be in chaos. However, although Yunjia Tianyu has not been established for a long time, the old foundation is still there, plus  Pei Wei has been using the standards of a professional team to constrain the entire team since the team was formed. Among other things, their psychological quality and ability to withstand blows are still ranked high even if they are admitted to a first-class team.  Number one.

    This is also the reason why Yunjia Tianyu, whose overall strength is only average, can reach this stage.

    For Beijing Dafeng's fierce attack, Yunjia Tianyu's players had long been prepared. Chu Biao also returned to the penalty area to help defend. His height is very advantageous in preventing high-altitude balls. The four defenders were behind Feng Gang.  Under the command of Huang Yuan, they all shrank into the penalty area for regional defense, while Huang Yuan directed Wu Jiang and another defensive midfielder to set up a second line of defense in front of the penalty area. Only the two speedsters Aylin and Nie Fei were left in front.  The fast forwards harassed. Although Beijing Dafeng's offense was aggressive, they did not create too many opportunities.

    At this time, Beijing Dafeng's shortcomings were exposed. Although their overall strength was relatively strong, they lacked outstanding figures. Although everyone on the offensive line had the ability to score, when Feng Gang and Huang Yuan used them  After controlling the ball's landing point with a superior defensive ability, it was difficult for the Beijing Dafeng players, who were obviously inferior in personal ability, to form a threatening shot.

    Five minutes, ten minutes

    As time gradually passed, the fighting spirit that the Beijing team had built up began to slowly dissipate

    The head coach of the Beijing team was so anxious that he yelled on the sidelines, but what could he do? His players had already worked hard enough, and several players had begun to cramp from running. The referee also gave him face. Just now, his team  The defender's rough tackle on Nie Fei was clearly enough to earn a red card, but the referee was merciful and only gave him a yellow card. This prevented the team from completely losing hope - but there was only so much the referee could do.  That's all. No matter how outrageous the referee is, he doesn't dare to make any more outrageous calls. You know, right on the podium, the supervisor sent by the Football Association is watching!

    He could only replace two substitute players who were full of physical strength, and replaced two main players who were obviously exhausted. He continued to maintain the firepower on the field, hoping to recover the score at the last moment of the game.

    Yunjia Tianyu also played very hard. If it weren¡¯t for the support they received when they took the lead, even if they spent a lot of effort in physical training during this period, they would probably be on the verge of being unable to support themselves.

    The eighty-third minute of the game.

    An attack by Beijing Dafeng was broken up by the Tianyu team¡¯s defense line, which was well prepared. The ball rolled to the feet of full-back Meng Xiaojun. The full-back, who had never stepped forward to assist, saw that there were no players of his own team in the frontcourt to respond.He immediately dribbled the ball forward and rushed forward!

    "When did Xiao Meng become so fast?"

    Seeing Meng Xiaojun burying his head and dribbling forward with the ball as if he had taken medicine, Hua ** asked in surprise.

    No one answered him. Everyone stretched their necks and looked towards the court, watching Meng Xiaojun dribbling the ball towards the midline.

    Originally, Meng Xiaojun just wanted to delay for a while, but Beijing Dafeng was really pressing too close. After Meng Xiaojun rushed for a while, he realized that there was no Beijing Dafeng player in front of him to intercept!

    Seeing this situation, Meng Xiaojun didn't care about the way he dribbled the ball. He directly chose the simplest way of dribbling the ball, kicking the ball forward four or five meters away, and then used all his strength to catch up.  After getting there, kick and chase again

    Meng Xiaojun is grateful for the arduous and almost cruel physical training during this period, which allowed him to still have the physical strength to run so hard before the end of the game.

    When Meng Xiaojun dribbled the ball and rushed along the wing, Aylin and Nie Fei also rushed into Beijing Dafeng's half, which also involved the opponent's defensive strength to a certain extent.

    Meng Xiaojun rushed to the penalty area before the Beijing player who returned to defend caught up with him. Although his dribbling method of kicking the ball forward and then chasing after it greatly shortened the time required, it is also very important that the Beijing team players' physical strength has seriously decreased.  A reason.

    Under the entanglement of the opponent's players, Meng Xiaojun passed the ball into the penalty area. Aylin, who was in the front, pretended to catch the ball to attract the opponent's defender and then suddenly missed it. Nie Fei, who was in the back, followed up with a kick!

    Two to zero!

    Pei Wei jumped up from the coaching bench and shouted:

    "A-B! Here we come!"

    ps: Tickets, tickets, I want tickets

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 36 Leaving

    Two to zero.

    This score completely destroyed the last remaining hope of Beijing Dafeng, from the coach to the players. It is now the 85th minute of the game, and even with stoppage time, there is only less than ten minutes left.  , at least two goals must be recovered to have any hopeand in the first eighty-five minutes, our team failed to create even a threatening opportunity. How can we expect to achieve the first eight in these ten minutes?  Something I couldn't do in fifteen minutes?

    Unless Yunjia Tianyu is suddenly possessed by the soul of the national team that suffered consecutive "black three minutes" in 1989, it is possible that Beijing Dafeng suddenly scores two goals in the remaining time

    ¡°If Beijing can pull this back, then I will never play football again!¡±

    Pei Weizhi, who was on the sidelines, waved his hand triumphantly, laughed and called a club staff member: "Find out the bottle of champagne I hid in the locker room, and prepare to open the champagne to celebrate!"

    At this point in the game, there was actually no suspense anymore. Both the players from Beijing Dafeng and Yunjia Tianyu began to kill time, and the fans on the sidelines also began to leave the field - the rest of the game was really  It's not much to see. Who would like to see 22 people walking on the court?

    Seeing that the players on the field had already begun to take a walk, the referee did not make up much time, not even one minute of stoppage time, so he blew the whistle to end the game.

    The players of Beijing Dafeng did not have any objections. Now that they had lost the opportunity to win, they wished that this damn game would end as soon as possible. After the referee blew the whistle to end the game, they immediately lowered their heads.  They left the stadium as if they were fleeing, and running against them were the Yunjia Tianyu players whose faces were deformed because of ecstasy

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    In the private room on the third floor of a four-star hotel in Beijing, everyone from Yunjia Tianyu was present. There were three tables full of delicacies from all over the world, and drinks were served like water. All the players, coaches, bosses, and staff, whether they were drinking or non-drinking  , there is a large glass cup in front of them, which is filled with white wine that is as clear as water, but like flames when you drink it.

    Pei Wei ordered Wuliangye, not that he had a preference for this wine. He ordered this wine purely from the perspective of a businessman - Wuliangye in the 1990s was only one of the eight famous wines in China, and it was far from what it was in the 21st century.  The glory of ranking first in sales in the country, the price is naturally not as expensive as in the 21st century, but the quality is comparable - drinking high-quality famous wine at a relatively low price is naturally something Pei Wei is happy to see.

    "Today is purely for celebration! There is no boss or coach. Everyone can drink as much as they want and drink as much as they want!"

    Pei Wei's words brought the atmosphere to a higher level. Originally, the players were a little uneasy because they were eating and drinking with the boss. Apart from anything else, after all, they had only gotten along with this wealthy boss for a few times.  Months of time, if you accidentally offend this boss, where can you find such a good job?

    This sentence completely dispelled the players' restraint. Soon, the scene began to become lively. A few of the better drinkers started to compete with each other for drinks. The waiters who came in and out were sticking out their tongues - these out-of-towners.  Isn¡¯t it too torturous?

    "I was preparing to enter the penalty area to fight for the top. You also know, when have I ever kicked a free kick? I didn't even think about it!" Aylin's face was red and he was holding a glass of wine. He might have been drunk.  The reason was mostly due to excitement: "When Xiao Niezi called me, I was stunned for a moment, thinking that he called the wrong person. But he told me to wait aside, and as soon as the ball flew over, he would hit me directly.  One kick was enough - I was still standing there, and those idiots jumped up. I could see that there was no one at the goal, so why don't I give him a solid kick! "

    Ayling was talking about that crucial free kick. The other players had heard it several times, but every time they heard it, it aroused even greater cheers - everyone knew the weight of this goal, and it was this goal that defeated Tianyu.  One of their feet was sent into Armor B, and they were able to celebrate their victory here.

    After asking Aylin, everyone turned their attention to Nie Fei. Nie Fei, whose face was already red from drinking, had a silly smile on his face: "I'll just think about it. Those guys will definitely notice Brother Huang Yuan's actions. I'm standing here  They will definitely pay attention to the people nearby - Brother Huang is famous for his free kicks, and their wall is very high, so I thought about hitting it when the wall jumped up. They would definitely not think of this, so I  So I called Lin Zi over - who wants his shot to be stronger than mine?"

    "Haha" Everyone laughed at the same time.

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    "Finally we have reached this goal, Mr. Hua, we?A toast to you.  "

    Pei Wei got away from the entanglement of several players. Although Pei Wei said that today was a day for everyone, few players dared to come up and drink from Pei Wei. However, after drinking a few  After the cup, I gradually became more courageous. From time to time, people came over to toast. Pei Wei drank until his glass was dry, and everyone came and went. The players were all amazed. They didn't expect that the boss could even drink so well!

    The players who were already drunk did not realize that what Pei Wei drank was water

    Hua** didn¡¯t drink either. After all, he was old. It was best not to drink alcohol if possible. Others also respected the old coach and did not come up to force him to drink.

    Hua ** poured a glass of beer: "I have to drink this beer. Mr. Pei, I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity to experience the atmosphere of professional football after retirement. Really, this taste better than me  I have experienced more in the past few decades as a coach!" After speaking, he raised his neck and drank the wine in the glass.

    Pei Wei also drank it all in one gulp - this time it was the authentic Wuliangye: "To be able to reach the A-B level, the hardest thing is that you are old." Pei Wei sighed: "No one else knows how tired you are during this time, I  Still don¡¯t know?¡±

    "Haha." Hua ** smiled and shook his head tiredly: "It is indeed very tiring So, Mr. Pei, I have something to say to you After the finals, you have to consider next year's coach candidates  A second-division league has almost squeezed me dry, and I don¡¯t want my old bones to be torn apart in next year¡¯s first-division B league¡­ Do you understand what I mean?¡±

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, his hand loosened, and the cup fell to the ground, breaking into countless pieces with a "pop" sound.

    ps: Make it to the list!  Hit the list!  Hit the list!  Smash the tickets!  Smash the tickets!  Smash the tickets!

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 37 Perfect Curtain Call (Part 1)

    Even in such a noisy environment, the sound of smashing wine glasses still reached everyone's ears clearly.

    The entire private room immediately fell silent. Everyone's eyes were directed at Hua ** and Pei Wei, but they only saw Pei Wei and Hua ** standing face to face, but they didn't know what happened.

    Did the boss and coach have a quarrel at this time?  It's unlikely. Not to mention that the boss usually respects the coach so much. Just looking at this good day, there shouldn't be any conflicts.

    Zhu Guosheng, who was closest to them, heard Hua **'s words clearly. He was also the most surprised. In his opinion, since they have achieved such good results in the second division league, the coach should continue to lead the team.  Until more brilliant results are achieved!

    "Why coach, why do you want to leave?"

    After a while, Zhu Guosheng said with difficulty.

    As soon as these words came out, the players immediately exploded. Most of the players present were coached by Hua **, especially the young players who were even more excited. A few people even glared at Pei Wei, thinking that  It was Pei Wei, a capitalist, who killed the donkey after taking off his job. When he saw that he had already entered the A-B, he immediately fired Hua**. They did not even think about it. No matter how stupid Pei Wei was, he would not do it in front of so many players.  This happened.

    But we can't blame them for being impulsive. Among the members of the Tianyu team, except for a few old players who transferred later, almost all of them, regardless of their age, were led by Hua **. In their hearts, Hua ** is  Their teacher commander and their father's respect for the Chinese Communist Party came from their hearts.

    The other team members who came over didn't look too good either. After working together for a while, they all developed a deep respect for this dedicated old man. If Pei Wei really did this they would also be very disdainful.  After all, if Pei Wei can abandon Hua** without hesitation, he will also abandon them without hesitation in the future when they are no longer of use.

    "Everyone, stop arguing!" Hua ** waved his hand: "I proposed it myself I am old after all, and this period of time has exhausted me. You should also know that I have already retired.  , If President Pei hadn¡¯t insisted on asking me to come out and help, I wouldn¡¯t have been the head coach last year.¡± He smiled bitterly: ¡°To tell you the truth, I really couldn¡¯t eat well and sleep well during this period, for fear that I would not be able to do it.  Leading the team into League B, we have only played a total of nine games in League B and I am already so exhausted. When we get to League B, won't the workload be even greater? It doesn't matter if I fall down, but when I arrive,  When you ask Mr. Pei to find a head coach immediately? "

    Everyone was speechless. Indeed, everyone could see how tired the old coach was. During this period, the old coach had aged several years. They were also sad

    "I made this decision before the end of today's game. Even Mr. Pei just found out about it." Hua ** smiled: "So, today's celebration banquet can be regarded as a farewell drink for me. What do you think?  Like?"

    "Hua Lao what do you want me to say" Pei Wei shook his head with a grimace: "Without you, where can I find a good coach? You know, it is harder to find a domestic coach than a panda.  It is even more difficult for a club like us that has just entered the A-B to find a suitable coach You have given me a big problem."

    "That's why I told you in advance. It's only less than October now, and there's at least half a year before the start of next year's A-B This period of time should be enough to find a head coach, don't you think?" Hua  ** smiled.

    "Then there is really no room for negotiation?" Pei Wei said helplessly.

    "No more." Hua ** shook his head resolutely: "First, I'm too old and not suitable to continue in this business. Second, I'm too old and my thinking can no longer keep up with professional football.  Fast pace, third, I¡¯m older You don¡¯t want your club to be the first club where the coach is dedicated to his job, right?¡±

    Pei Wei waved his hands repeatedly: "Mr. Hua, your words are seriousOkay, I agree to your resignation."

    As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately booed, but no one could blame Pei Wei at this time. Everyone could see that it was Mr. Hua who insisted on leaving, but Pei Wei failed to persuade him.  ¡ª¡ªAfter seeing this scene, the players felt more kind to Pei Wei.

    "Everyone, be quiet!" Pei Wei raised his hand and waited until everyone quieted down before speaking loudly: "Now, I will announce a decision of the club!"

    The players all looked at him eagerly, wondering what the boss wanted to say. All the game bonuses had been distributed. Even before the finals were played, Pei Wei had already distributed the winning prizes for the last game.  ¡ª¡ªAfter all, the victory against Beijing Dafeng was worthy of a final.

    &nbsp"The first head coach of Yunjia Tianyu Club, Hua**, because of his hard work and outstanding achievements, the club decided to award coach Hua** the position of 'Tianyu Honorary Coach'. After retirement, he will enjoy the pension of Yunjia Tianyu Club for life!"  Pei Wei said loudly.

    The players were stunned for a moment, and then burst into cheers that were even louder than when the bonuses were distributed to them!

    "Mr. Pei this" This time it was Hua**'s turn and he didn't know what to say. His trembling hands stretched out and held Pei Wei's hand tightly: "This is really no  It¡¯s appropriate, Mr. Pei, my old man deserves it!¡±

    "You are completely worthy of it! Without your hard work, we would not have been able to rush to the first year of the team. You are the founder of our club! In the future, no matter how brilliant our club is, everyone will  Everyone should know that it is Coach Hua** who laid a solid foundation for this club!¡±

    After saying this, Pei Wei turned to the players and said loudly: "Players! The game the day after tomorrow will be the last game coach Hua will coach us. Let's talk about what we should use as a gift to Hua.  ?¡±

    "Champion! Champion of the Second Division!"

    Hua** is in tears. If we can win this championship, it will be the first national championship won by Yunjia Football, and it will also be the first national competition championship won by Hua** in his coaching career for so many years.  !

    Being able to end your coaching career with a championship is the best gift for a coach.

    ps: I have a cold, a headache, a sore throat, it¡¯s really terrible

 Volume 1 1994-The Beginning Chapter 38 Perfect Ending (Part 2)

    On September 20, 1994, in the final of the National Football League B, Dalian Railway faced Yunjia Tianyu.

    "Everyone, play well! Let Dalian people know that although the Dalian team in Class A is invincible, here, the final champion will be us! Because we are Yunjia Tianyu! We are the dream team of Chinese football in the future!"

    Pei Wei stood on the sidelines and high-fived the players who ran onto the court one by one: "Remember, we want to bring Hua Lao a championship!"

    Every player who heard these words had a look in their eyes, and a murderous aura immediately emerged from them, not only to bring their mentor Hua ** a coveted championship trophy, but also Pei Wei's words "  "Dream Team" has stimulated the hearts of these honor-hungry players!

    From the moment they stepped onto the field, Tianyu's players stared at their opponents with vicious eyes. Even when doing preparatory activities, Tianyu's players never took their eyes off their opponents, seeming to use their gazes to guide them.  Like being able to defeat the opponent.

    On the other side of the field, the players of Dalian Railway were doing preparatory activities in a relaxed manner. For them, playing this kind of game without the pressure of winning or losing is really a very comfortable thing.

    Judging from the performance in the past few games, although Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strength is pretty good, it can¡¯t compare to us. Although this championship is meaningless, it should be easy to win.

    For both sides, this game is just a formality. Anyway, both teams have already obtained tickets for the National League. Whoever wins the championship is just a nicer thing, without any benefits.

    So even the fans who came to watch this game were not enthusiastic enough, not even as many as the first two semi-finals. Of course, there was also a reason why the home team Beijing Dafeng was eliminated from the final.

    Seeing this situation, Pei Wei shook his head. This was definitely the biggest mistake made by the tournament organizing committee in arranging the schedule.

    A game without highlights will definitely be a failed game, especially in this tournament system.

    Although there is a gimmick of "National Football League B Championship" in it, without the home team fans, this gimmick can only be a joke, and it is a very cold joke.

    Reminiscent of the subsequent reform of the Second Division League, the change of the semi-finals from the knockout round to the round robin was probably also out of consideration for the attention of the game. After all, such a game is not as cruel as a single knockout match, and there is promotion and relegation in the final round.  The suspense is there.

    When the players of both sides stood on the court, the players of the Yunjia Tianyu team all stood quietly in their positions, with cold eyes in their eyes.

    The Dalian Railway players were standing casually, and a few players were still chatting and laughing.

    "We will definitely win this game!" Pei Wei leaned comfortably on the back of the coaching bench and said with a smile.

    Hua ** also showed a smile on the side. It seems that his wish to use a championship as a retirement gift is about to come true. With the mental state of Dalian Railway players who are not nervous at all, how can they hold back enough energy to win it?  The opponents of the Tianyu players who won this championship?

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    The Dalian native was caught off guard by the astonishing Yunjia Tianyu at the beginning. Only eight minutes into the game, Yunjia Tianyu stole the ball and launched a quick counterattack. With the increasingly tacit cooperation of several players in the frontcourt, the ball was  Three passes and two passes were passed to the Dalian Railway goal. Nie Fei pretended to shoot and then moved horizontally. Aylin followed up and hit a powerful and heavy long-range shot. The ball went straight into the blind corner before the goalkeeper could even do anything.  Any reaction - one to zero!

    The goal conceded in the opening game completely confused the Dalian people. What made them especially uncomfortable was the attitude of the Tianyu team in the game - looking at the attitude, it seemed that this game was a life and death battle related to the first division, rather than an irrelevant game.  Big picture cutscene.

    From the first minute of the game, the players of the Yunjia Tianyu team launched a fierce press on the field - it is undeniable that this kind of crude tactics is still of great use in today's Chinese football, and there is nothing to begin with.  The mentally prepared Dalian players were forced to scramble, and Yunjia Tianyu scored the first goal through a counterattack after stealing the ball in the frontcourt.

    Different attitudes determine the final result of this game - one side is conceited and conciliatory, the other side is as powerful as a mad tiger, there is almost no suspense about who will win and who will lose.

    The Yunjia Tianyu team, which was struggling with all three armies, expanded its lead in the 34th minute. Ailin and Chu Biao teamed up to force a corner kick in the frontcourt. Huang Yuan took a corner kick. Zhu Guosheng made a header from the backcourt but was blocked by the goalkeeper.  Chu Biao, who was in front of him, had quick eyes and quick head. He lightly tapped the ball with his header and succeeded in making up the empty goal, making it two to zero.

    Until they took a two-goal lead, the Dalian Railway playersAfter coming back to his senses, he began to entangle with Yunjia Tianyu wholeheartedly under the command of the furious head coach on the sidelines, and the Tianyu team also began to slow down the rhythm under the command of Hua ** and use their best defensive counterattacks.  To deal with the Dalian people who have stepped up their attack.

    With the passage of time, Dalian Railway players, who were two goals behind, became more and more anxious on the court, while Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s counterattack was as deadly as a poisonous snake.

    The fatal blow finally came. In the 71st minute of the game, Dalian Railway made a mistake in the backcourt. After receiving the ball from Nie Fei, Aylin passed straight into the penalty area. After passing the goalkeeper, he fired an angry shot into the empty goal.  Second time!

    Three to zero!  This is also the final score of the game!

    The team members of Dalian Railway had no idea that this opponent, who was clearly weaker than them, could beat themselves three to zero so cleanly!

    How can this be?  The team members of Dalian Railway thought blankly.

    Yunjia Tianyu used this astonishing score to kill the last opponent, winning nine out of nine games along the way, and won the second division championship trophy with the most brilliant results!

    After the referee blew the whistle to end the game, all the players cheered and rushed towards Hua** who had just walked out of the coaching bench!

    Amidst the noise, Coach Hua Lao was lifted up and thrown into the sky by his lovely disciples. In the air, Coach Hua Lao showed a sincere smile without any burden at all!

    With Huang Yuan, the captain of the championship team Yunjia Tianyu, winning the Second Division championship trophy, the 1994 National Football League Second Division officially came to an end.

    And Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s head coach Hua ** also received a perfect ending in his last game as a coach.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 39 Flying to Europe

    Yunjia City.

    This usually quiet city has become a little more noisy in the past few days. When the news came that the Yunjia Tianyu football team won this year¡¯s National Football League Championship, it undoubtedly became the biggest news of the year in this city. People who are already very interested in football  The lovable Yunjia fans were all crazy after hearing the news. This means that next year, they can see at least eleven local league games, in which their young soldiers will participate!

    Although the Chinese Football Association has not officially announced that League A and B will change from a tournament system to a round-robin league system next year, it is not a special secret. Most fans who care about football already know the news. Originally,  Yunjia Tianyu's participation in the second division league this year has already made Yunjia fans very happy, and now they have the opportunity to see their heroic appearance with their own eyes, which makes these fans even more excited.

    Like those fans in big cities, we can go to the stadium every weekend afternoon to cheer for our favorite team shirtless Although it is still only a B team, who dares to say that the Yunjia Tianyu team is  If they can't break into Class A, who's to say that their team can't show off in front of the national audience!

    What's more, teams in Class A and B can still participate in the FA Cup. Although they have to start from the qualifying rounds, as long as our young soldiers can compete with each other, we may be able to compete with those giants in Class A on the court.  On the fieldyou know, the international players in those teams can only be seen in front of the TV!

    The fans are excited, and the players are also happy - they have made a lot of money in the past few months, and they are just about to go home for the New Year. By the way, they can show their relatives who usually look down on themselves as a football player, how good they are at playing football.  How much money can you make!

    What¡¯s more, I will be participating in a higher level league next year. With the higher level, I guess my income will also increase with the tide

    The only thing that made them a little unhappy was that Mr. Hua still conscientiously completed the last thing he did in office before leaving office - ordering the team doctors to write down the weight and physical data of each player in detail: "Don't look at it.  I won¡¯t work here next year, but there will still be coaches! During this vacation, if anyone gains more than five kilograms, he will not get any good results!¡±

    The players who regard Hua as their father can't help but complain: "My old coach, you won't be working anymore next year, why are you worrying so much! You can't let us live a good year comfortably."  "?"

    In fact, this is what Pei Wei specifically asked Hua ** to do. Pei Wei, who is well aware that the basic quality of Chinese players is generally low, does not want the players without restraint to become fat at home - although maybe some of them  Many people are not in Pei Wei's plans for next year, but Pei Wei still hopes that through this move, he can let them know a little bit about the qualities that professional players should have.

    The players are on vacation, and they can enjoy this happy vacation comfortably. Most of the club's staff are also on vacation - they have finished what they should do, and Pei Wei, the top boss, has just begun to enter the next level.  In preparation for the season.

    The first and most important thing now is to find a good head coach as soon as possible.

    Without a head coach, preparations for next season cannot be carried out, and recruitment and other work cannot be carried out smoothly - in terms of recruitment, the head coach must be involved, otherwise if the players attracted are not in line with the coach's wishes, investment will be caused.  The waste is secondary. It will cause players to be unable to play the game and become emotional, which will cause tension in the entire team. That would be a catastrophe.

    In Pei Wei's original plan, he hoped that Hua ** could work for one or two more years, so that he would have enough time to find a high-level coach in Europe - he did not plan to use a domestic coach.  It has been proved that in terms of on-the-spot command, training of players, and tapping of potential, those domestic coaches who "play and teach based on excellence" are simply not qualified.

    It's not that he can't afford players. With his current assets, even if he loses tens of millions a year, it will be enough for him to lose money until 2008 - just wanting to form a club and win honors is not his first goal, his biggest goal  It is through this club that we can provide some good talents to Chinese football and change the tragic fate of Chinese football.

    So he specially sent Li Qiang to Europe. His idea was to contact several young coaches trained at the Cologne Sports School, a famous sports talent training base, preferably Chinese, and bring a brand new theory through them  , starting from point to point, gradually increasing the number of coaching talents in Chinese football.

    In his vision, each echelon of Tianyu Club should be taught by a coach who has advanced football concepts and never follows the rules. Only in this way can the club's talents continue to grow. When he succeeds, other clubs will surely follow suit.  Forming a healthy cycle, if this continues, it will be impossible given China¡¯s huge population base.There are no outstanding players.

    In Pei Wei¡¯s view, the reason why Chinese football often suffered from serious shortcomings such as talent gaps and players without characteristics in the past is entirely because all organizations and institutions that train players have only one model and are completely lifeless.

    Only when a hundred flowers bloom is spring, Pei Wei eagerly hopes that Chinese football can have spring.

    So he gave up the shortcut of using money to build a super club, and instead chose another road of hope that was full of thorns but had a bright future.

    But now, Mr. Hua has resigned, and it is impossible to find a high-level Chinese coach from Europe so quickly. Pei Wei is not willing to look for domestic coaches - in fact, even if he is willing, it will be difficult to find one.  , Nowadays, every club is lacking good coaches. Among the few dwarfs in the country, all the generals are treated like treasures, and the other poor ones, Pei Wei, can't even look at them.

    In this way, Pei Wei has fallen into a dead end, because he cannot watch the team without a coach. Now there is only one way in front of him, and that is to go to Europe to find a foreign coach.

    But Pei Wei also knows that Chinese clubs have suffered a lot in finding foreign coaches. Many coaches in Europe have simply grabbed a lot of coaches with no reputation or ability and have made a lot of benefits in China.  And it has not brought any positive aspects to Chinese football, such as the famous Uncle Shi, but if he wants to find coaches such as Sacchi and Capello who have proven their abilities - if you want them, they will come.  ?

    Pei Wei was in trouble because he didn't dare to use the ones that were not famous, and refused to come to those that were famous.

    Suddenly, Pei Wei slapped his thigh fiercely: "Damn it, how could I forget him!"

    After shouting this, he jumped up from the sofa in the club office and called to his new assistant: "Xiao Zhao! Help me book a flight to Cologne tomorrow!"

    PS: I¡¯ve run out of energy again I¡¯ll make up for it next week.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 40 Coming to Europe

    After more than ten hours of flight, Pei Wei arrived in Cologne, Germany. Li Qiang, who had received the news, was already waiting at the airport.

    "Hello, Mr. Pei."

    Although Li Qiang has become a unique figure, his attitude after meeting Pei Wei is still respectful.

    "No need to be formal." Pei Wei smiled and patted Li Qiang on the shoulder: "Don't forget, you are the leader of the European branch."

    After finishing speaking, Pei Wei looked around: "Where are the others?"

    "They are all in the company." Li Qiang led Pei Wei out: "Are you tired? I have booked a room for you, do you want to take a rest first?"

    "No need." Pei Wei waved his hand. Although he had slept on the plane after a long flight, he was in good spirits now: "You have done a good job in the past six months. I have read your report.  I have already signed contracts with several graduating sports management students, and have also formed cooperation with several large European clubs Not bad, to be honest, I really didn¡¯t expect your work to go so smoothly.¡±

    "Those students are all Chinese students. Although they have all been gilded abroad, if they cannot stay abroad and return to China, it will be difficult for them to find jobs in domestic clubs After all, they are not originally football players.  People in the industry have no qualifications at all. Now that our club has given them this opportunity, of course they are eager for it." Li Qiang said humbly: "As for those clubs, we are just familiar with it now. After all, we are just now.  To reach the next level league, cooperation is far from possible.¡±

    "That's enough." Pei Wei was very satisfied with Li Qiang's work: "Currently European clubs still lack the awareness to develop the Far East market. The European football market is far from saturated, but it will be reached one day. Then  That day will come when we will be the first choice Believe me, that day will not be far away.¡±

    Pei Wei's words are well-founded. In the next year or two, some European giants have set off a craze to play business games in China. AC Milan and Sampdoria, two old Serie A teams, have  Have done something like this.

    As the two walked and talked, Li Qiang called a car on the street and took them to the location of the European branch of Tianyu Club.

    "Now we are basically very idle, and there are no people in the branch. Basically all the staff are scattered in other places, socializing, connecting with each other, looking for talents This is our usual work."

    In the almost empty branch, Li Qiang explained to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei nodded. From an investment perspective, Pei Wei was losing money in running this European branch, but Pei Wei didn't care, because in a few years, this branch would definitely show its due value.

    Pei Wei can almost imagine that the teenagers from Tianyu's various echelons will continue to enter the youth teams, youth teams, and even adult teams of European clubs through the European branch, and they can also get out of these clubs through various cooperations.  Pei Wei has recruited experienced coaches with the most advanced football theories in the world to train China's young players. Pei Wei is confident that Yunjia Tianyu will become China's Ajax and deliver batches of outstanding players to Chinese football.  Talent.

    "You came to Europe this time to choose a new coach, right?" Li Qiang made a cup of tea for Pei Wei: "This is a bit difficult. It's easy to find a coach, but it's hard to find a good one, and we rarely work with them.  When it comes to coaching, there are quite a few talents in this field at the Cologne Sports Academy, but they are either older and only have theory, or they are still young and have not even gotten a coaching qualification.¡±

    "You don't have to worry about this, I already have a candidate in mind" Pei Wei took a sip of tea with satisfaction: "I just want to ask you one thing now, do you have any contact with the Monaco team in Ligue 1?"

    "Monaco? That's a French giant" Li Qiang said hesitantly: "We have never had any dealings with French Ligue 1 teams Wait, it seems that I met a Monaco staff member at a banquet.  Then, he gave me a business card. He seemed to be the deputy director of the youth department of Monaco Club. "

    "That's enough." Pei Wei stood up from the sofa: "Have you ever contacted each other in the future?"

    "We have contacted him a few times" Li Qiang smiled: "After all, our job now is to build relationships with all the people we can know in the European football circle."

    "Very good, you give that person a call and ask him if he knows the contact information of the coach who was fired by Monaco at the end of last season." Pei Wei rubbed his hands excitedly, looking anxious.

    "The coach who was fired by Monaco at the end of last season? Are you talking about the Frenchman Arsene Wenger? He was more brilliant in the past, leading Monaco to victoryHe won a French Ligue 1 championship, a French Cup championship and a European Cup Winners' Cup runner-up But last season he brought a giant club like Monaco to the ninth position and didn't even qualify for the UEFA Cup.  Yes, it's not that good.  "

    It seems that Li Qiang is still very familiar with European football, otherwise he would not be familiar with Wenger's information immediately.

    "Yes, that's him!" Pei Wei snickered in his heart. It's none of my business how Wenger led the team in the past!  All I know is that he later single-handedly brought Arsenal to the top!  And a coach like this who can save the club money, train young players, and allow the team to play amazing offensive football is simply rarer than a dinosaur!  Moreover, this is the time when Wenger is at his most depressed. After being fired by Monaco, he did not find a job until next year when he was invited by the Japanese team Nagoya Grampus. Since he can go to Little Japan, why can't he come to China?

    Rather than letting such an excellent coach bring development to Japanese football, why not bring something different to our Chinese football!

    ¡°Contact that guy quickly and be sure to ask for Wenger¡¯s contact information or home address!¡± Pei Wei ordered Li Qiang.

    "Okay, I'll call right away." Li Qiang rummaged through the drawer of his desk, found a business card, and then pressed the call: "Hi! Oliveira! My friend! I'm Li Qiang  Ah, Li from China! Haha, I'm fine. I'm sorry for your concern By the way, I have something I want to ask you about Haha, don't be ridiculous, I'm not a know-it-all"

    Watching Li Qiang make the phone call, Pei Wei narrowed his eyes and began to wonder how the team was so unstoppable after Wenger became the head coach of the Tianyu team

    PS: I love Wenger so much!

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 41 Pei Wei¡¯s Heart

    Li Qiang's ability to do things is indeed impressive. In just six months, he has used various means to establish relationships with some staff members of many European clubs, although these people are not high-level executives in the clubs.  , the relationship between Li Qiang and them is just acquaintance, but when they need to be used, these relationships will immediately play a considerable role.

    For example, just like now, Li Qiang just made a phone call and asked for Wenger's home address and home phone number from Mr. Oliveira of Monaco Club. What made Pei Wei even more happy was that Li Qiang and Wenger had also met.  Although it was not very familiar, it was at least less abrupt than two strangers going directly to Wenger's house.

    When Li Qiang made another phone call to Wenger to confirm that he was at home, Pei Wei immediately grabbed Li Qiang and hurried to Monaco.

    Li Qiang is a little puzzled. He understands Pei Wei's eagerness to find a head coach, but is Wenger, who has been idle at home for half a year after being fired by Monaco and no team asked him to be the head coach, so important?

    Although there are not many well-known and talented coaches in Europe now, it is not impossible to find them. Why should we attach so much importance to such a coach who has not shown anything particularly outstanding?

    Pei Wei was thankful in his heart. Anyone who knows penalty kicks knows about Wenger's ability. In one year, he turned Nagoya Grampus, a mid-tier team in Japan's J-League, into the Emperor's Cup champion.  After taking charge of Arsenal, he turned this London team, which originally had a boring style of play and no sense of beauty at all, into a strong European team with more offensive flourishes, delicate play style, and beautiful football, which is ten times as good as Manchester United.  The battle between the dragons and tigers during the year is even more talked about by all fans. You know, from the 1992-93 season to the 2003-04 season, before Chelsea received a huge capital injection from Abramovich and rose strongly, Manchester United basically dominated the game for the entire twelve years.  In a one-man show, apart from Blackburn winning one Premier League title, only Arsenal managed to win three Premier League titles from Manchester United!

    ??And Arsenal¡¯s three Premier League championships were all won after Wenger took over.

    What makes Pei Wei even more excited is that Wenger is also a coach who is best at cultivating young players. Although many of the young players he introduced have made mistakes, his success rate is definitely the highest in Europe!

    Vieira, Anelka, Henry, Fabregas

    These famous names were only slightly famous before being trained by Wenger, but after Wenger's seemingly magical finger turned everything into gold, they immediately became world-class superstars!

    However, this is not the reason why Pei Wei is eager to get Wenger.

    He knows that even if he can successfully recruit Wenger to Yunjia Tianyu as the head coach, Yunjia Tianyu will not be able to keep Wenger for long - when have you ever seen a small pond always have a real dragon?  Unfortunately, Wenger can definitely be regarded as a real dragon, while Yunjia Tianyu can only be regarded as a small pond no matter how well it develops.

    Even if Yunjia Tianyu develops into the largest, best, and best-performing football club in the Chinese league, or even becomes the number one football club in Asia, compared with those long-established giants in Europe, it can only be regarded as a creek next to the sea.

    Because it still lacks foundation, no matter how capable Pei Wei is, there is no way for Yunjia Tianyu to complete the path that the European giants clubs took hundreds of years to complete in a few years.

    Wenger is an ideal, capable and ambitious coach. He will never be willing to work in a Far East club for too long - in fact, he only worked at Nagoya Grampus for a year and a half before leaving.  To Arsenal, a legend unfolded.

    In bringing in Wenger, Pei Wei valued not only the club¡¯s performance, but also not just to allow Wenger to unearth more talents for Chinese football or Yunjia Tianyu.

    What he values ????is that when Wenger becomes a world-class coach in the future, the Chinese league he once played in will expand its popularity and influence in the world because it once produced a world-class coach like Wenger!

    The Chinese league spends a lot of money on foreign aid and foreign coaches, but it always lacks world-class players and world-class coaches. The Japanese J-League, which has developed the best in Asia, did so through a large number of players in the beginning.  Recruiting world-famous superstars and world-class coaches and quickly making them known to the world.

    What Pei Wei wants to do is to drive the entire Chinese league through his own club and become the number one "z" league in Asia.

    Only with a good league can the football level of the entire country develop well. This has always been Pei Wei's view, and he firmly believes that this view is correct.

    This "good league" not only refers to results, resultsIt does not explain everything. In 2006, when he was reborn, La Liga and the Premier League had basically suppressed Serie A, the original world's No. 1 league, in terms of the level of attention, the performance of the club team in the European arena, and the creation of the league.  The ability of wealthetc., etc. are all better than the original "Little World Cup" Serie A, but the national teams of Spain and England have always been unable to support them. Their national teams have performed well in various competitions such as the World Cup.  The results achieved were completely inconsistent with their league status.

    Pei Wei believes that this is entirely the result of too many foreign players in La Liga and the Premier League.

    Because the club does not care about the performance of your national team, they only care about the performance of the club and the income gained through the performance-in this way, they will introduce the best players regardless of which country they are from.

    Especially the Bosman transfer system that was implemented in 1996. Players from EU countries are not subject to transfer restrictions. Although being with good players can make the growth of domestic players faster, to a large extent  It hinders the development of domestic players.

    After all, the growth of football players depends more on playing games rather than spending time on the bench.

    Pei Wei hopes that the Chinese league can continue to cultivate fresh blood like the French, Brazilian and Argentine leagues. Only a league with hematopoietic function can enable the entire country's football level to develop rapidly.

    Why is Brazil so strong?  That's because their players are all over the world. Why is Argentina a favorite in every World Cup?  Because their players are the main players in many giant clubs in Europe, but Spain, England and Italy, the three countries with the best leagues, have begun to gradually experience talent gaps.

    Pei Wei hopes that the Chinese league will become a fertile ground for talent cultivation like the leagues in Brazil and Argentina, rather than becoming a huge money-making machine like La Liga, the Premier League and Serie A.

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 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 42 Meeting Wenger for the first time

    On the subway to Monaco, Pei Wei kept thinking about his own concerns, and at the same time thinking about what words to use to impress Wenger. In this case, time passed very quickly in the boring rush.

    When Pei Wei had thought about everything, the subway stopped, and Li Qiang's reminder came from the side: "Mr. Pei, Monaco is here."

    Monaco, a truly small place, a famous gambling city, a famous tax evasion mecca, and a paradise for the rich. Although there are only two or three streets, it is a place famous throughout Europe.

    Pei Wei, who got off the subway, had to admire the perfect underground railway system in Europe. From Cologne, Germany to the Principality of Monaco, it only takes four or five hours to go from one country to another. If it were China, I am afraid that this would not be the case.  Even a little time out of the province is not enough.

    Pei Wei couldn't help but sigh in his heart: An old capitalist country is an old capitalist country. In terms of social facilities, our country, which is still in the primary stage of socialism, is indeed far behind.

    Let alone 1994 now, even in 2006 when I was reborn, such fast and complete subway systems were rare even in big cities, let alone some small and medium-sized cities and towns.

    "Let's go, Mr. Pei. Although I asked for the address, I don't know how to get there. I have to call a taxi." Li Qiang said on the side.

    Pei Wei nodded, raised his legs and walked out of the street.

    "Snapped!"

    ¡°Damn it!¡±

    Pei Wei frowned and raised his feet. As soon as he stepped onto the street, his feet wearing designer leather shoes happened to step on the biggest feature of French streets: dog shit.

    "Mr. Pei, the French believe that when you accidentally step on dog poop, it means good luck will come It seems that you should be in good luck today."

    Li Qiang suppressed his laughter, took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Pei Wei. Pei Wei took the tissue angrily and wiped the dirt off his shoes, then threw it into the trash can nearby.

    "I hope my luck will get better because of this kick." Pei Wei comforted himself. Looking at the piles of "good luck objects" here and there on the street, Pei Wei lost his mind in this street.  Fortunately, Li Qiang reached out and called a taxi at this time, so Pei Wei was spared the opportunity to continue to have "good luck".

    Li Qiang handed the note with Wenger's home address to the taxi driver, and then let the black driver pull them away. Li Qiang was not afraid that the driver would drag him around. After all, in such a small city,  In this small area, even if you drag him around, it won't cost much.

    This driver seemed to have a high level of professionalism. After driving for a while, he stopped the car and signaled to Pei Wei and Li Qiang that they had arrived.

    Pei Wei paid the bill, and then got out of the car with Li Qiang. What caught their eyes was a small independent apartment, which was very clean and tidy, but definitely not conspicuous.

    "A famous coach lives in a place like this?" Li Qiang murmured, and Pei Wei smiled beside him. If it were anyone else, Pei Wei would definitely think that this guy just relies on other people's words to determine his opinion of a person.  However, he is very familiar with Li Qiang and knows that this is just his habit. When work begins, he will definitely treat the people in front of him with the most neutral attitude.

    Li Qiang rang the doorbell. After a while, the door was opened, and a clear face appeared in front of the door.

    Pei Wei could tell at a glance that the middle-aged man in front of him was the future famous Arsenal head coach, Arthur Wenger, known as "Professor".

    "You're much younger than that time!" Pei Wei looked at this familiar but somewhat unfamiliar face and thought to himself, but that's right, Wenger, who was born in 1949, is only now over forty-five years old.  He can be regarded as a middle-aged man, but in 2006, when Pei Wei was reborn, he was already in his fifties and almost sixty. He can basically be said to be an old man, but of course it is not the same as now.

    Wenger obviously still remembers Li Qiang, a Chinese whom he had met once before. Although Wenger is French, his birthplace was Strasbourg on the border of France and Germany. German is his mother tongue and he is proficient in German.  Li Qiang naturally had no problems communicating with him, which is why Pei Wei didn't bring a translator.  After a few words of greeting, Wenger's eyes fell on Pei Wei: "This is"

    Pei Wei smiled slightly, stretched out his hand, and said in proficient French: "Arthur; Coach Wenger, hello, I am Li Qiang's boss, my name is Pei Wei."

    Wenger shook hands with Pei Wei in surprise. He knew that Li Qiang had become famous in the European football circles over the past six months. His wide social network made everyone who had dealt with him secretly marvel.  After all, it is not easy for a Chinese to integrate into the European football circle.What an easy thing, but Li Qiang does it with ease. He has always claimed to the outside world that he is the European branch director of a Chinese club. Since Pei Wei is Li Qiang¡¯s boss, he is the actual master of that mysterious Chinese club.  or.

    What interests Wenger even more is that Pei Wei's French is very standard, and if he heard correctly, Pei Wei's French pronunciation is definitely the pronunciation often used by the so-called "upper class" in France. This makes Wenger even more curious.  .

    Pei Wei is very satisfied with Wenger's current expression. His English level is not very high, but he has made great efforts to learn French - that was when he used to run Tianyu Group and often dealt with French companies, which made him  He has a very good command of this "noble language".

    "Please come in, distinguished guests." Wenger stretched his hand inside and invited the two guests in.

    Wenger¡¯s home is not clean and tidy - it¡¯s not that his home is dirty or messy - there is no dirt at all, it can even be considered spotless, but the video tapes and other items scattered around make the home look very messy.

    "Ashamed, the house is not very tidy." Wenger said apologetically.

    "No, as a football coach, your home is clean enough." Pei Wei said with a smile in French: "As for these videos, after seeing them, I can feel that you are a very dedicated coach.  "

    "Thank you." The coach expressed his gratitude reservedly, and then brought two cups of coffee to the two guests.

    PS: The unit is working overtime today and I may not be able to come back during the day. I will post the second chapter in the evening.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 43: Fooling Wenger (Part 1)

    "Li, you came to me today not just for coffee, right?" Wenger put the cup on the coffee table and asked Li Qiang with a smile.

    Li Qiang also put down the cup in his hand and laughed: "You should ask my boss about this." It was not clear what Pei Wei was thinking. Naturally, Li Qiang would not be so smart as to speak rashly and kicked the ball to him.  Pei Wei was drinking the cup of instant coffee as if he was drinking Shiquan Dabu Decoction.

    Wenger turned his attention to Pei Wei. He could naturally see that Pei Wei was the one who could make the decision, but after all, he had met Li Qiang once and could be considered an acquaintance.  Wei, please talk to me.

    Pei Wei reluctantly put down the cup and looked up at Wenger. He did not directly state his purpose, but praised the cup of coffee.

    "Good coffee! Although it is only instant, the temperature and amount of water added are just right, perfectly retaining the original taste. Half hot water and half warm water, you can drink it directly after brewing Coach Wenger, I can't  Needless to say, you are the person who makes the most delicious instant coffee I have ever seen.¡±

    Wenger smiled: "If you like, I can teach you how to rush before leaving."

    "I would rather take you away." Pei Wei made a surprising statement: "Coach Wenger, I came to your home today because I want to hire you, Arthur; Coach Wenger, can you become my club, China Yunjia  Head coach of Tianyu Club.¡±

    "Can you tell me about the current situation of your club?" Wenger asked without blinking.

    "Yunjia Tianyu Club was founded in 1994. Its predecessor was the municipal team of Yunjia City, China. At the beginning of 1994, I bought the team and formed the current Yunjia Tianyu Club You see, I  He is the owner of a ** club," Pei Wei said lightly.

    "In 1994" Wenger smiled: "Oh my God, are you kidding me? A club was just established this year? That means your club is at the bottom of your national league Am I right?  "

    "No, Mr. Wenger." Pei Wei smiled even more happily: "Just half a month ago, my club won the championship in the Chinese Football League B and rushed to the League B of the Chinese Football League  You see, Yunjia Tianyu Club is now a second-tier club in the Chinese League.¡±

    "Okay, even so." Wenger shrugged: "Look, your club has been established for less than a year. Although it has become a second-tier club in the Chinese League, I don't think this second-tier club  What appeals to me about the Premier League I have been a coach for seven years now. There are two teams I coach, one is Nancy Club and the other is Monaco Club They are both of European tradition.  Ligue 1 clubs among the five major leagues With all due respect, China's league seems to have just started. Let alone the world, it has little influence even in Asia, and Asia is the world's largest football desert  ¡­ Do you think there is any reason why a coach who has coached in the five major European leagues would choose to coach a second-tier team that is not even a first-class league in Asia? If it were you, would you agree? "

    "Yeah, I understand, if you were still the head coach of Monaco, I would never come to you But now, you are idle at home, and you can only pass the time by watching videos every day. Since you left  Almost half a year has passed since that day in Monaco, and no club has approached you yet. Is it because of your strength? No, I think those clubs don¡¯t know what to do I think it¡¯s important to have such an excellent head coach at home.  Watching video tapes every day is a complete waste," Pei Wei said lightly.

    The muscles at the corners of Wenger's eyes twitched slightly, and Pei Wei's words hit him where it hurt the most.

    Wenger has never doubted his ability to coach, but after that nightmare season, he was fired by the owner of Monaco. In the past six months, no club has contacted him This is undoubtedly a problem for Wenger.  It was a big blow.

    However, even if he is extremely eager to return to the coaching position and lead a team through his own command, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s starting point may not be too low, right?  A second-rate team in the Asian League When did I, Wenger, fall to this point?

    "Although our club has been established for only one year, it is only a second-tier team now But I believe that in terms of supporting facilities and echelon formation of the entire club, it is definitely the best in Asia!" Pei Wei pointed at Li Qiang: "  He bought a lot of training equipment in Europe. I believe these equipment are rare in Asia and advanced in Europe Do you think a club with such complete supporting facilities and a European branch  will always be oneA second-tier team?  "

    Wenger nodded involuntarily. He knew that Li Qiang ordered a batch of training equipment in Europe. At that time, some people in the European football circle laughed at the Chinese who spent a lot of money to buy the equipment: This  Do you know how to use the equipment?  Do any of your players have access to these equipment?

    Seeing that Wenger was a little interested, Pei Wei immediately struck while the iron was hot: "Think about it, how fulfilling it is to build a low-level team into a giant And I also understand you.  If you want to make a career in Europe, I can guarantee that if a European team comes to you as a coach, you can leave at any time as long as you want I will write this into the contract. At the same time,  If you become our coach at Yunjia Tianyu, I promise you that I will never give you any advice on the use of players.¡±

    Wenger pondered. It was undeniable that Pei Wei's conditions made him very excited. Seeing that Wenger was still considering it, Pei Wei also knew that he could not push too hard: "Of course, you don't have to make a decision so quickly, Wenger."  Sir, can I invite you as a friend to go to China to see if there is any falsehood in what I say, and to see if my club is worthy of your coaching? Please decide after you have seen me.  Let¡¯s go to the club later.¡±

    Wenger has nothing to say. Pei Wei¡¯s words are indeed heart-warming, and his upright style also makes Wenger appreciate it very much. Why don¡¯t you go and have a look with this Chinese man? Anyway, you have nothing to do now.

    When Wenger was packing, Pei Wei proudly made a "V" gesture to Li Qiang.

    "As long as you go to China, I'm afraid you won't sign a contract with me!"

    ps: I'm back There is another day tomorrow and I won't be able to go home during the day, so I can only work harder at night to code.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 44: Fooling Wenger (Part 2)

    For Yunjia fans, in the days when the national team has few games, the Yunjia Tianyu Club, which was only formed this year, is undoubtedly the team that touches their hearts the most, even though it is only a new team in Class B -  ¨DBut these are their soldiers after all!  He was the most considerate soldier trained by this city!

    Therefore, from the day the Yunjia Tianyu Club was established, every move of this team has attracted the concern of countless Yunjia fans, and this club is indeed up to date. In other words, the owner Pei Wei is indeed generous. He has added new products to the club.  It is said that the equipment and the training base built cost a lot of money!  In some ways, how much money he is willing to invest in the team means how much affection he has for the club!

    What¡¯s more, Pei Wei is a genuine Yunjia local. He seems to have no shortage of affection for the team or the city.

    Perhaps for this reason, Pei Wei gradually entered the hearts of the people of Yunjia. The Yunjia Tianyu Club has gradually become a spiritual sustenance for the people of Yunjia. The fans' attention to Yunjia Tianyu has also reached an unprecedented level.  .

    So, when Pei Wei took Wenger on the plane, the news spread all over the world.

    Mr. Pei of Yunjia Tianyu brought a gray-haired and gray-eyed foreigner to the Yunjia Tianyu Club!  It is said that this foreigner will be Yunjia Tianyu's head coach in the new season!

    This news immediately exploded among Yunjia fans. It is already known to everyone that the outstanding old coach Hua** has announced his retirement. Fans are all speculating about what kind of situation the Yunjia Tianyu team will play in next year.  Moving forward under the leadership of the coach, they guessed many people, including some names that were famous but unrealistic in the ears of domestic fans. However, no one expected that Pei Wei would do something amazing again and find someone from abroad.  Foreigners come to be coaches!

    In the history of Chinese football before this, there were only two foreign coaches who came to China to coach, and they were all working in national-level teams. It would be the first time for a Chinese local team to use a foreign coach. If  If this news is true, then Yunjia Tianyu will really show his face nationwide!

    But the Chinese fans who were teased by the German coach Uncle Shi still have lingering fears - is the foreign coach really that good?  Are they really suitable for our national conditions?  Will his arrival not bring benefits to Yunjia Tianyu, but instead cause the team that has placed all their hopes and expectations to decline?

    Poor and lovely fans, they seem to have always played a role in Chinese football where they only pay but have no gain, and even have to bear all the pressure and fear

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    "To be honest, I can't believe that I am in China now, in the training base of a second-level league team in China, and it is still a second-level team that has only been established for less than a year."

    After spending half a day visiting the training base of Yunjia Tianyu Club, Wenger was very surprised and said: "You know, with the hardware facilities of your club, it has almost caught up with the level of the following clubs in Ligue 2 and Ligue 1.   What surprises me even more is that there are even nine-year-olds in your club¡¯s echelon Do all Chinese clubs have this level? "

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly. If all clubs in China were like Yunjia Tianyu, they would have two high-quality training lawns, a modern gym, and a total of five echelons of different ages from nine to nineteen years old as reserves.  Powerthen is there any reason why Chinese football can't succeed?

    "I said that my club is an exception and a miracle." Pei Wei said this with pride on his face: "As you said, my club's hardware facilities are all in accordance with the standards of first-class European clubs.  Configuration, because my motto is to do nothing or do it the best. I believe that my club has a temperament that is superior to everyone in China and even Asia. "

    "If you did this alone, then I have to say that you are a very expert boss." Wenger is now very familiar with Pei Wei. He himself is a very knowledgeable person, but when he and Pei Wei  During the conversation with Pei Wei, he found that the Chinese's understanding of football was no worse than that of some people who had been raping in this area for decades. When he saw Yunjia Tianyu's good hardware facilities, he began to have a vague understanding of football.  I feel that working in such a club for several years is not an unbearable thing.

    "Haha, I am not only an expert boss, but also an expert boss who rarely participates in the team's tactical decisions." Pei Wei said happily. He already felt that Wenger had plans to stay: "It is said that like  I am like this?The boss is the second most popular among coaches Actually, I want to be the most popular, but I already know the ropes, so I have no choice but to settle for the second best.  "

    Wenger was very satisfied with Pei Wei's words. He didn't like bosses who were used to dictating to him. This would only bring unnecessary trouble to the coach's work, but fortunately, Pei Wei seemed to understand this.  .

    "However, although you have done a good job in echelon building, and there are some outstanding young guys, but with all due respect, the level of the coaches who trained them seems to be a bit low. I think their training methods cannot  All the talents of these young people have been brought out." After the praise, Wenger put forward his own opinion.

    "I know this." Pei Wei did not hide this: "To tell you the truth, I think the biggest problem in Chinese football now is not that there are no good players, but that there are no good coaches, so I will find a way to invite you.  . I noticed that when you were coaching Nancy or Monaco, you paid great attention to the training of young players. I hope you can help me develop a few good players."

    "Oh my god, I'm just a head coach, not an all-around genius." Wenger was unknowingly involved by Pei Wei, forgetting that he was not the head coach of this club yet, and just like that, he started to become the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu.  Think about the problem from his position: "As a head coach, the most important job is to lead the team to achieve good results, not to train young players"

    "Of course, leading the team to play games is your most important job." Pei Wei said immediately. He didn't want to tire the head coach to death: "In addition, Li Qiang has contacted several students in Europe who are about to graduate from the Cologne Sports School.  , these young people with professional education will become your assistants. I think you would be happy to give these young people some guidance in your free time, right?"

    PS: Just like yesterday, I will continue to post a chapter tonight.

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 45 Wenger on the pirate ship

    "Of course, I'm very happy." Wenger said this smoothly, and then he came to his senses: "Isn't it right? It seems that I haven't agreed to be the head coach at Yunjia Tianyu, why did you start making arrangements for me?  Are you going to work next?" He was not so polite now. After all, Pei Wei had been talking to him in French, and there was no barrier to communication between the two. Unknowingly, Wenger was already using his words towards his friend.  The tone was conversational with Pei Wei.

    "Ah? You haven't agreed yet?" Pei Wei started to pretend to be stupid: "Well, Mr. Arthur Wenger, now I formally invite you to become the second head coach in the history of our Yunjia Tianyu. As long as you lead the team  If you do well, you will leave an indelible impression in the hearts of Yunjia citizens. Even if you leave in the future, your great achievements will still be passed down in the mouths of Yunjia citizens from generation to generation. "

    Wenger admitted this. In just half a day, he had already felt the enthusiasm of Yunjia fans. When the first team was not at the training base, even the training of the second and third team attracted many fans.  Watching their training in the severe cold weather, and next to the training ground where the teenage players were training, there were some middle-aged men and women with expectant eyes - it was obvious that they were the parents or children of these young players.  elder.

    Now Wenger finds that he has fallen in love with this place. There are passionate fans, complete club facilities, a complete club echelon, and a wealthy owner who is good at using money Isn't this the place for a successful club?  All conditions should be met?

    "Now, I want to know if I become the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, my personal treatment and the authority I will have."

    I like it, but as a professional coach, Wenger must figure these things out.

    "Annual salary of three hundred thousand US dollars, three-year contract." Pei Wei took out a contract that had been prepared for a long time: "As I promised, within these three years, if a team from the five major European leagues invites  If you also want to go, then I will not have any obstacles. In addition, in terms of selecting players, since our country's league only allows the introduction of three foreign players, you may not be able to use foreign players on a large scale, but I  Now we have several good candidates who will definitely satisfy you. As for the introduction of domestic players, as long as you propose the players you like, I will definitely help you with it. As for the authority you have, etc.,  This peace treaty has been written in some detail, you can take a look at it yourself.¡±

    Wenger nodded. He was quite satisfied with the salary and contract length proposed by Pei Wei, and Pei Wei's promise that "if he is invited by a team from the five major European leagues, and he agrees, he will be released unconditionally" also made him really feel.  Come to Pei Wei's sincerity.

    The treaty was made in two copies, each with French and Chinese versions. Wenger took out one of the copies and read it carefully.

    This contract is very detailed. It is written in detail that Wenger has absolute autonomy in the game in the club, and in terms of player introduction, decisions can only be made after discussing with Pei Wei. This is due to China's current regulations.  The transfer market is not yet mature, and the players you like may not be able to come over. Therefore, as a foreign coach, it is difficult for Wenger to understand the twists and turns. After Pei Wei explained, Wenger agreed to this.  .

    When Wenger finished reading, Pei Wei continued: "Our club now has two assistant coaches, one of whom is the goalkeeper coach. If you have any assistants that you need to bring over, you can bring them up."

    Wenger shook his head: "No need, but I would like to bring a nutritionist. I went to your cafeteria and had a meal. It was very delicious, but it was not nutritionally sound. If the players eat it regularly,  These things are not good for prolonging sports life.¡±

    "No problem." Pei Wei agreed. In fact, even if Wenger didn't make this request, Pei Wei would ask for it. Wenger himself is a coach who is very knowledgeable in nutrition. In later generations, he was very good at Arsenal.  Pay attention to this. His players generally have a long sports life, and the nutritionists he can recommend will definitely not be that bad.

    Now Pei Wei just wants to laugh. With first-class hardware, first-class coaches, and first-class nutritionists, with these foundations, will there be any clubs in China that will be Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponents in the future?

    It¡¯s a pity that now his players can only be regarded as first-rate and second-rate players

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei immediately said to Wenger: "If there are no objections, we will sign this contract now, and then I will hold a press conference to announce that you will become our new head coach at Yunjia Tianyu.  "

    "Okay, I am very satisfied with this contract and your club." Wenger nodded and signed his name on the contract.

      After signing, Wenger was a little uneasy. He felt that he had overlooked something.

    Pei Wei put the contract in his arms, and he had to try hard to keep a straight face to prevent himself from laughing.

    I never thought that a shrewd person like Wenger would make such a stupid mistake

    Poor Wenger only realized that he had overlooked something when he flew back home for Christmas after attending the press conference.

    *********************************************

    "This is your player?"

    After Christmas, Wenger flew back to China anxiously with his girlfriend and the nutritionist. After having enough time to think, he finally discovered what he had overlooked.

    Yes, Yunjia Tianyu Club has first-class hardware facilities, first-class fan atmosphere, and even the boss Pei Wei is first-class. This gave Wenger great confidence, but under the temptation of Pei Wei's tongue-splitting lotus, he patronized  They were satisfied with Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s hardware facilities and the generous treatment provided by Pei Wei¡¯s contract, but they forgot to examine the strength of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players

    After discovering that he had made such a big mistake, Wenger still had a glimmer of hope, but when he watched the video of the Tianyu team's game last year, the last glimmer of hope was shattered.

    Now Wenger only has one feeling, and that is that he is "on a pirate ship" and he can't even think about getting off!

    PS: Please support me!

 Volume 1 1994-Start Chapter 46 End of the Year

    Regarding Wenger, who came angrily to accuse Wenger, Pei Wei looked innocent: "Of course, they are my players, so what, they are very good, right? They have won nine out of nine games in the second division.  Those who have reached the A-B level are all outstanding young men!¡±

    Wenger sighed heavily. Although he only watched the video tape, he could see with his eyes that the strength of these players could only be regarded as average - although there were several experienced veterans and some  There are several young people who look very promising, but in Wenger's eyes, almost all of them are unqualified!

    In response to the question raised by Wenger, Pei Wei shrugged: "My coach, you know, at the beginning of this year, I couldn't even find a single player! These players were all from the second team and other places.  It¡¯s all pieced together! Of course, you can rest assured that the existing players in our club will definitely not be our entire main force in League B next season. I will introduce a group of capable players after the transfer market opens.  Yes, among the current players, those whose strength does not meet the requirements must either return to the reserve team, or I will let them enter the transfer market - the title of second-division champion player is still very attractive, and they will not worry about finding a home."

    "Okay." Wenger was helpless, but fortunately, in the world of football, if you have money, you don't have to worry about not being able to buy good players, and what Pei Wei lacks most is money.

    "But Pei, in the past few days, I have found some videos of the Chinese national team to watch. With all due respect, the level of your national team is really not high. I think, even if you can find some better players from home,  , I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to meet my requirements Of course, I know there is nothing I can do about it, but in terms of foreign aid, I must give me three good players!" Wenger said with a frown.

    "Of course." Pei Wei nodded. He almost said a jingle about the Chinese League in later generations. The jingle was "A depends on the national team, and A B relies on foreign aid." "Of course I know the importance of foreign aid.  In the A-B arena where domestic players have similar abilities and levels, the level of foreign players will of course become the criterion that determines the team's performance Mr. Wenger, do you have any good players to recommend?"

    "Of course there are good players." Wenger's brows never relaxed: "But will they come to Yunjia Tianyu? You know, the players I can recommend are all members of at least five major league teams. It is impossible for them  Abandoning development in Europe and moving to an unknown country.¡±

    "Do you know Patrick Vieira?" Pei Wei suddenly asked.

    In later generations, Pei Wei has long heard of the long-circulated "Four Big Stars Who Have Passed by Chinese Football". Vieira is one of them. It is said that he was recommended by Cannes, Shanghai's sister city.  As a result, he was defeated under the eyes of a famous coach Although it was a rumor, it had a nose and eyes. When considering recruiting foreign aid, Pei Wei first thought of this man who was considered by a famous domestic coach as "  The future captain of the French national team has rough technique, slow reaction, poor awareness, and lack of overall perspective"

    You Shanghai team doesn¡¯t like it, but I do.

    "Do you know him too?" Wenger looked at Pei Wei in surprise, as if he had suddenly turned into an alien: "This player is indeed good and has the potential to become a world-class star, and I also know him But he is now  He is already a main force in the first team in Cannes. Before I came to China, I heard that Serie A giant AC Milan was contacting him Do you think I have the ability to let him come to Yunjia Tianyu? "

    Pei Wei curled his lips in displeasure. Sure enough, the rumors were still unbelievable. Think about it, how could a player who was bought by AC Milan six months later be recommended to Shanghai for free by Cannes?  The same goes for Shevchenko, Veron and Recoba. They all immediately joined European giants at high prices shortly after they were rumored to be rejected by the Chinese team. Are their original clubs fools?  Don¡¯t see the value in these players?

    Especially Shevchenko, he was a player who played in the Champions League as the main player for Dynamo Kyiv at the age of 19. Could it be that Dynamo would recommend such a weak money tree to your Chinese team?

    However, Recoba may be true. After all, he was sold to Inter Milan after the 1997 World Youth Championship. Before that, although Recoba was definitely a promising newcomer for the Uruguayan national team,  After all, Uruguay is a South American team. South America lacks everything except "potential new football players."

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei shook his head and then stood up: "Mr. Wenger, don't worry, I will definitely bring you several outstanding foreign players before January. Please believe me!"

    Wenger stared at Pei Wei's eyes for a long time, and then sighed: "I don't believe you now, who else can you believe, Pei, I hope you can fulfill your promise,"??I don¡¯t want my trip to China to be unpleasant!  "

    Pei Wei knew that he did not take the initiative to say that his team's players were relatively poor before Wenger signed the contract, which made the French gentleman very unhappy, but there was nothing Pei Wei could do about it, because now Yunjia  The Tianyu team players are not the group of players he has in mind to compete in League B next season. He believes that when the foreign players he found and the domestic players found in the transfer market that opened in February are in place, Wenger will definitely be satisfied.  Wenger will also untie this knot by then.

    In order to win, sometimes it is impossible to resort to small tricks.

    "Mr. Wenger, the New Year is only a few days away. I am planning to fly to Europe immediately after the New Year to introduce the players I need before the winter transfer deadline. Before that, can I invite you to celebrate the Chinese New Year?  ? Of course, it is definitely not as lively as Europe. After all, our traditional Chinese New Year celebration is not New Year¡¯s Day, but the Spring Festival later.¡±

    "Very happy." Wenger nodded. He didn't want to get into too much trouble with Pei Wei, the boss. After all, Pei Wei didn't hide anything from him.

    After leaving the hotel where Wenger stayed, Pei Wei looked up at the gray sky.

    1994 is coming to an end.

    This is Pei Wei's first year entering the football circle. When we look back on this year many years later, we will find that many things happened during this year that seemed inconspicuous at the time but were important to us.  Something that will have a profound impact on future generations

    PS: The first volume is over and the first chapter of the second volume will be released in the afternoon.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 47 Michael Barak

    In just one month, Pei Wei flew to Europe for the second time.

    Unlike the first time he flew to Europe alone, this time, there was another person beside him, and that was Arthur Wenger, the new head coach of Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    "I have several very good candidates, but I still need your review. I believe you will appreciate these players very much." This is what Pei Wei said to Wenger.

    Although Wenger did not believe that the Chinese boss would find any good prospects, he could only give it a try and follow Pei Wei, because although he had trained many players when he was in Monaco, he had already  After half a year of idle work at home, it was not like we broke up with the club amicably when we left Monaco. Although those players missed Wenger very much, they could not give up the opportunity to play for a strong Ligue 1 team and follow Wenger to China.  , so he can only listen to Pei Wei when it comes to introducing foreign aid.

    ¡°It¡¯s also flying to Germany, it¡¯s also going to Cologne first, and it¡¯s also Li Qiang who comes to pick him up.

    "Have you contacted them?" Pei Wei said bluntly after meeting Li Qiang.

    "We've made contact." Li Qiang smiled bitterly: "But boss, these three teams you asked me to contact are really difficult to contact Unless I go to their location, few people know about these three teams.  "

    "Although the pond is small, there is a real dragon." Pei Wei smiled proudly: "There are several good players in these three teams. I discovered them by accident. In time, they will definitely become the world's best players."  Famous stars! However, they are still unknown and hang out in the lower leagues But it is precisely because of this that I have the opportunity to let them come to my club!"

    "Is it really that powerful?" Li Qiang expressed doubts. He felt that Pei Wei was lying, because in the past few years, Li Qiang had basically worked with Pei Wei, but he had never seen Pei Wei.  What players have you followed?

    "Stop being wordy, let's go to the first stop now!" Pei Wei slapped Li Qiang on the back. He couldn't explain to Li Qiang. Could it be that Pei Wei knew that there were several late-blooming stars in later generations?  And do you still remember the team they were on when they were unknown?

    "Pei, what are you talking about?" Wenger said depressedly from the side. The conversation between Pei Wei and Li Qiang just now was all in Chinese. This also made Wenger very suffocated. He who is proficient in five languages ????immediately made up his mind.  I am determined to master Chinese as soon as possible, otherwise it will be really difficult to get around in China in the future.

    In addition, Wenger wants to learn Chinese for another reason. He is afraid that he will not even know if players scold him in front of him in the future

    ¡°Haha, I didn¡¯t say anything, I was just talking about where our next stop will be.¡± Pei Wei turned around and said to Wenger.

    ¡°Then where is our next stop?¡± Wenger continued to ask.

    "Kemnitz!"

    Speaking of Kemnitz, probably the vast majority of Chinese people would not know what this place is, but before 1990, this place was called a name that shocked the Chinese people: Karl Marx City!

    Pei Wei went to this city not to mourn this great mentor and leader of the proletariat of the world. In fact, the best place to mourn Marx is Highgate Cemetery in London, where the remains of the great man and his wife Jenny are buried.  .

    "Kemnitz?" On the subway heading to Kemnitz, Wenger was still confused: "I don't remember there being any famous team there Even if there is, it's probably just a regional team, right?  "

    "You are right." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "I don't think there will be any players worth watching there." Wenger feels that the boss is now a complete layman. Even if he can't find good players, among the second-level teams in the five major leagues, as long as Pei Wei is willing  It's easy to pick a few players that Wenger likes by paying money. Why go to such a team that can almost be said to be an amateur team to pick players?

    "Haha, Mr. Wenger, I know this is hard to believe, but please believe me." Pei Wei said with a smile: "As far as I know, this team has a game this afternoon. We  You can observe it on site.¡±

    "Okay." Wenger reluctantly agreed: "But if I don't like it, I won't waste a precious spot. I have to be responsible for your club."

    Due to a little delay on the road, Pei Wei and the others only caught up with the second half of the game, but fortunately, they did not seem to miss the most exciting shot of the game, because the person Pei Wei was interested in was in the second half.  Just came on stage.

    When Pei Wei and the others arrived at the competition venue, the score was zero to zero, but after they finished watching the game, the score was threeAfter zero, when a tall and strong young man was replaced by the local Kemnitz team, they quickly turned the situation around and turned this originally close game into a one-sided game.

    "Excellent all-round midfielder!" The last trace of doubt on Wenger's face disappeared. The young player's performance made his eyes shine: "Strong physique, amazingly powerful long-range shots, powerful headers  ¡­Is he really just an amateur?"

    "Haha, the current German teams have a point of view, that is, players can only truly mature after the age of twenty-five, and this young man is still young, so although he has high talent, he does not have a professional career.  The team came to him Fortunately, I saw his game occasionally. I really can't believe that he is just an eighteen-year-old guy," Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "But this guy's running and judgment skills are still lacking But it doesn't matter. He is only eighteen years old and still has a lot of room for growth. And with his physical condition, he will not be easily injured. In my opinion,  There is absolutely nothing wrong with him playing a semi-main role in the German second division teamand he will have great development prospects! Are all the German clubs blind?" Wenger said angrily.

    "I've decided! I must have this player!" After losing his temper, Wenger immediately turned to Pei Wei: "What's the name of this little guy?"

    "This name is unfamiliar to everyone now, but in the future, he will definitely be famous all over the world" Pei Wei said leisurely: "His name is Michael Barak." Registered members of Piaotian Literature recommend this work

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 48 Flying to Italy

    The negotiations with the Kemnitz team went very smoothly. It is basically difficult for a small team like Kemnitz to create any revenue, and Ballack, a young player, does not have any higher-level teams to join.  Pay attention, so when the chairman of this team received a check of 100,000 US dollars from Pei Wei, he happily let him go.

    You know, at this time, the average half-main and half-substitute player in the German second division is only worth this much. Even if Ballack has great potential, he will probably only be able to transfer after staying in Kemnitz for a few more years.  At this price, why waste these years?

    In fact, Ballack was only spotted by Kaiserslautern in the Bundesliga 2 at the time in 1997. At that time, the value of the young player would not exceed 200,000 US dollars at most. Kemnitz still made a profit.  .

    The negotiations with Ballack himself went relatively smoothly. At first, the German man was not willing to go to distant China. However, it has been almost two years since he was promoted to the Kemnitz first team, but no one has even been promoted to the Kemnitz first team.  A German second-division club invited him, and Pei Wei gave him a relatively high personal salary (annual salary of 78,000 U.S. dollars. In 1994, he was even a substitute player for the Serie A team, the world's first league, known as the "Little World Cup".  The annual salary is only about 200,000 US dollars, which is already quite high for a young player.) After much consideration, Ballack signed his name on the contract.

    Pei Wei happily put away the contract carefully. He was very happy to get Ballack, the future world superstar and the captain of the German national team. What's more, Ballack and Yunjia Tianyu still signed a four-year full contract.  Even if the Chinese league cannot accommodate this big fish in the future, the income from transfer fees will definitely make Pei Wei a huge fortune.

    Wenger was already chatting with Ballack with great interest. As he said before, Wenger's mother tongue is German, so he naturally had no problem communicating with Ballack, and he was quickly impressed by the professor's elegant demeanor and strong personal charm.  Barak, if he had any doubts and worries about going to distant China before, now all his doubts and worries have disappeared.

    Pei Wei was very happy to see this scene. He did not want to get an unwilling Ballack. Now that Ballack has begun to be convinced by Wenger, the time for him to integrate into the team will also be greatly shortened.

    Pei Wei and Li Qiang said a few words, and Li Qiang came over and said to Ballack: "Michael, our team will officially gather at the end of January. We hope you can arrive in China before February 1st. I will help you."  Arrange your flight tickets and accompanying personsif you have anything during this time, please contact me and I will solve it for you."

    "Understood, sir." Ballack said politely after taking the business card from Li Qiang, which made Pei Wei sigh. Players in Europe are basically well-educated, which makes their professional quality very good.  High, this is what Chinese players lack.

    Wenger and Ballack chatted for a few more words, and then Ballack went home by himself, going to a place thousands of miles away. I believe Ballack also needs to do a lot of things these days.

    "Where are we going next?" Wenger asked Pei Wei. After approving Ballack, Wenger completely believed Pei Wei's words. He is now looking forward to Pei Wei's next two candidates.

    "Italy." Pei Wei replied.

    ?******************************************

    "Why Italy? Why not continue to select players in Germany?" Wenger said incomprehensibly. In this era, coaches like to use German players. They have a strong will and excellent tactical organization and discipline.  The past year was also the golden period of German football, with two World Cup champions, two World Cup runners-up, one European Cup champion, two European Cup runners-up Although they only made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in the United States just past, everyone thought that  It's just a coincidence

    Players with strength, discipline, and tenacious willpower are the easiest to bring about qualitative changes to the team.

    In the minds of Europeans, Italians are often synonymous with "lazy". "Except for football and art, Italians can't do anything else well." This famous saying is recognized by the vast majority of Europeans.

    And now is the most prosperous time for Italian football. Their players are all worth a lot of money, and as long as they want to join the Italian national team, none of them have gone abroad to develop, and players who don¡¯t even have the ambition to join the Italian national team,  Is it worth introducing?

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly, could he tell Wenger that this was the last glory of German football. In the next ten years, the only young German player who could be called a "world superstar" was Ballack, whom they had just signed.  , and in Italy, there are two people he has loved for a long time.Late-blooming stars, they are still hanging out in amateur leagues, so they can be signed easily

    "There is no other Ballack in the German regional teams." Pei Wei could only answer Wenger with these words: "Although there are many players who are better than him, we are not able to recruit those players.  ¡ª¡ªEven if there is hope of recruiting him, the price will be high. I don¡¯t want to break the salary structure of the team because of one player.¡±

    Wenger nodded understandingly. Perhaps after spending a lot of money, Pei Wei could bring in one or two outstanding stars from the Bundesliga or Bundesliga 2, but that would inevitably involve paying a considerable price, which Pei Wei could not afford.  , but will be dissatisfied by other players on the team.

    "So which city in Italy should we go to?" Wenger continued to ask. Now he would not be surprised no matter what place name Pei Wei said, because he now also knows that with Yunjia Tianyu's current level, he wants to start from  It is basically impossible to poach players from those Class A and B teams. Even if they can, the price will be very high. Now he can only believe in Pei Wei. Believing in him is like poaching Ballack from Class C.  Find a few gems in the rough even in lower leagues.

    Pei Wei did not disappoint Wenger, he reported a place name.

    ¡°We¡¯re going to Modena, Italy.¡±

    Wenger laughed, thinking he understood Pei Wei.

    There is a team there in the third level of the Italian Football League, the Modena team in Serie C 1.

    ps: Damn, I¡¯ve given it out, I¡¯ve given it out, one hundred and ninety essences, now there shouldn¡¯t be enough essence

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 49 Communication between Clubs

    The city of Modena is not big, and their football is not that famous. However, even in the whole of Europe, this city is known to many people, of course not because of their football, but because it is one of the three tenors in the world.  Pavarotti settled in this city.

    The Modena team was founded in 1912. It can be regarded as a veteran team with a long history. It is also the only professional team in the city of Modena. However, the historical achievements of this team are far from brilliant.  In their 82-year history, they have only played in Serie A 10 times. Most of the other times they were hanging out in Serie B, and they have never stayed in Serie A for two consecutive seasons.

    In the past few years, Modena has declined to the extreme. In 1992, they were relegated to Serie C 1, and they have not been able to be promoted to Serie B until this year.

    And their situation seems to be bad this year. Halfway through the season, they are only ranked 11th and have almost lost hope of promotion to Serie B.

    So when Pei Wei and the others met with Mr. Gianni, the chairman of Modena, the chairman seemed to be in a bad mood.

    Pei Wei generously forgave the chairman in his heart. With the team like this, the chairman would certainly not be in a good mood.

    However, Mr. Giani still politely introduced them into his office. After the secretary brought them coffee, Mr. Giani sent the secretary away and started talking to these guests.

    "Well, distinguished guests, guests from the distant and mysterious country of China By the way, there is also Mr. Wenger." Mr. Gianni greeted them: "You are coming to my place today.  Is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

    Mr. Gianni doesn't seem to be friendly, which is understandable. Mr. Gianni was already upset that the team basically lost the chance to advance to Serie B. The purpose of these guests' visit was obvious.  He definitely wants to take players away from his team - this is obvious. If it is not for the players, then how can a foreigner come to a Serie C 1 team.

    "Mr. Gianni Modena is a club with a long history." Pei Wei started with a compliment: "If I remember correctly, your club was established in 1912 and has been in existence for 82 years.  History, this has almost caught up with some wealthy clubs.¡±

    I forgot to mention that Pei Wei spoke in English this time because he did not understand Italian. However, it was obvious that the chairman in front of him also understood English, so the communication was quite normal.

    It always makes people happy when others mention the pride of their club. Mr. Gianni's expression relaxed a little and he also smiled.

    "Our Chinese professional league has just started and there are many imperfections. In this regard, the Italian team can provide us with a lot of experience. If possible, I hope that our two clubs can form a long-term relationship."  partnership.¡±

    "Oh" Gianni said in confusion. He didn't know why the Chinese would talk about this. Can Chinese clubs still have any relationship with Modena?

    "Actually, our club is still lacking in hardware, and the scouting system is basically blank Our Yunjia City has a population of more than three million, and the number of large and small school teams and amateur teams exceeds  Fifty teams, there will definitely be outstanding young players among them, but our club does not have enough manpower to discover them If your club can send a few outstanding scouts to stay with us for a long time, then the better players among them  If your club needs it, you will be selected first, and the rest will be added to our youth team. What do you think of this proposal?" Pei Wei said seriously.

    The corner of Wenger's mouth twitched imperceptibly on the side. He thought that Pei Wei was talking nonsense again. Just because he was able to find a buried genius like Ballack in the European football world where countless scouts had searched, his subordinates  There are definitely a few outstanding scouts, otherwise how could it be possible to do what those gold medal scouts can't do.

    "You can find good prospects even as far away as Europe. How can you not catch all the good prospects in the city where the club is located?"  I'm afraid that even if Modena's scouts go there, they won't be able to find potential players outside the various echelons of Yunjia Tianyu. If you use such a blank check to build a relationship with the other party, it will naturally be bad for the other party when they ask for players to be introduced.  He refused. He was indeed very eloquent and well-meaning.

    But this time Wenger wronged Pei Wei. Pei Wei's words were not without purpose. He did not have even one scout under his command - Yunjia Tianyu was basically an empty frame when it was established, not even players or coaches.  , let alone a scout, and the team he brought are all management talents, let alone a scout, how can Pei Wei??Knowing about Barak is entirely due to the memories brought by later generations.

    For a team with a long history like Modena, even if their current situation is not so good, they naturally have a complete and scientific reserve player training system. Through exchanges with scouts, Yunjia Tianyu can gradually absorb and learn from each other.  The advanced training model will also save many detours in the domestic training of young players - from this aspect, if this matter can be successful, its significance will be greater than finding a good player.

    "This" Giani was a little moved by Pei Wei's words. What does a club need most?  Of course it¡¯s the players!  As a small club, cultivating good players and then selling them at a good price is a very practical and effective means of survival. Italy is so big, and good players are basically monopolized by those wealthy clubs. If they can be exported in Asia  A new talent pipeline is definitely good news.

    However, he didn't know whether what this Chinese man who always had a smile on his face and had a power to confuse people in his words was true, but it probably wasn't false. After all, his scouts would know the truth as soon as they came over.  Such lies are meaningless.

    Just when Giani was hesitating, Pei Wei dropped another bomb: "I will pay for the salary and accommodation expenses of those scouts when they work in China."

    "Okay!" Gianni made his decision: "But we can't sign the contract now. We have to wait for my scouts to come over for inspection before we can officially start cooperation."

    "No problem." Pei Wei nodded: "We will return to China in three days. Then your people can go back with us and see if there are so many teams in the city where our club is located."

    Giani began to believe what Pei Wei said. After all, Pei Wei seemed very upright, and Modena had nothing to lose in this cooperation. If they could really find a few talented players, as long as one of them could become successful  , then everything comes back.

    Thinking of this, Giani stood up with a smile on his face and shook hands with Pei Wei: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation."

    Just when Giani thought Pei Wei and the others were about to leave, Pei Wei suddenly seemed to remember something: "Oh, Mr. Giani, look at my memory By the way, there is one more thing, I want to buy you  A player on the team, I wonder if you are interested?"

    ps: It seems that everyone is familiar with Tony

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 50 Negotiation

    "Buy players?" Giani, who was smiling just now, frowned. Looking at Pei Wei, who was smiling, he thought to himself: "Sure enough, the real purpose is still this. After all this nonsense, now  The fox¡¯s tail is exposed!¡±

    However, Gianni did not intend to fall out with this new partner. After all, the cooperation proposal he proposed was very tempting. Thinking of this, Gianni decided that as long as he did not poach a few absolute main players in the team and those who were favored by the coaches,  A few stars of hope, as long as the price is right, it doesn't matter if they are sold to Pei Wei.

    "Okay, my friend, which player do you want? But we have agreed in advance that there are several players who are not for sale to us, and they are all impossible." Gianni said to Pei Wei.

    "Luca; Tony." Pei Wei smiled and said a name: "I think he is not for sale."

    Giani was stunned, for no other reason than this name was such a surprise to him!

    He remembered this name. He was a young forward recruited from an amateur team at the beginning of this season. He was less than 18 years old. He was 1.91 meters tall and weighed 81 kilograms. This player was originally introduced.  In order to enrich the frontcourt play, since Modena's two main forwards are not very tall, Tony's height will be a good supplement.

    But after half a season, this guy's performance was really not that good. It's not that the head coach didn't give this substitute a chance - he played thirteen times, five of them, and the result Tony handed over was: a goal.  zero!  Zero assists!

    So, maybe this guy will have a bright future, maybe he is an untapped gem but this can't change the fact that he is now an insignificant player in Modena.

    If it¡¯s this guy, I can agree.

    However, although Giani recognized Pei Wei's request to buy Tony, as a businessman, he could not easily let the other party know his trump card.

    Even if this is a player he doesn¡¯t want, he will not give it away in vain, and will also get greater benefits from this player.

    Businessmen are businessmen, and the owners of football clubs are also businessmen, so in their eyes, there is no such thing as "not for sale". Even if there is a so-called "not for sale", it is only because of the value that can be created by leaving this "not for sale".  Just higher.

    After pretending to think about it for a long time, Giani spoke with a very embarrassed look: "Luca, Tony? My friend, your request is really embarrassing for me."

    "Oh? Why? Is this young player not for sale to you?" When Pei Wei heard Giani's tone, he knew what his plan was. He just wanted to get more transfer fees, so he continued what he was saying.  Say it.

    "Although he is not for sale, he is a very promising player who is very optimistic by the coaching staff." Gianni said a lot of words that he didn't even believe without blinking his eyes - very promising?  Maybe, but there was certainly no future in Modena.  Is the coaching staff optimistic?  Forget it, Tony has not even been on the roster in the past five games, which proves that he has been completely abandoned by the disappointed coaching staff.

    But Gianni's current expression can be used to attend the Oscar ceremony - full of reluctance, regret, and love: "Of course, my friend, your request is something I can't refuse, so  Well, as long as Luka agrees and our club is satisfied, we will not set up obstacles for his transfer. "

    This sentence is more explicit - our club is also satisfied. This means that if there can be a price that satisfies the club, then Luka's own opinion can be ignored.

    "The transfer fee is 100,000 US dollars. We will discuss the personal terms with Tony separately. How about it?" Pei Wei reported a figure.

    "No! My friend, you are insulting me and the whole of Modena!" Gianni blushed and said angrily: "You know, we spent two hundred thousand dollars when we introduced him.  !¡±

    "Isn't it?" Pei Wei pretended to be surprised and said: "According to what I know, Luca Tony has been playing in amateur teams in various regions before joining your club You signed him in July last year.  After the contract was signed, he was still free at the time, so there was no way you could have spent so much money.¡±

    At this point, Pei Wei opened his mouth in an exaggerated manner: "Oh my God, my Gianni, did you really pay two hundred thousand dollars for him? Then I want to remind you that the person who handled the introduction of Tony at that time  Guy, he must have pocketed your money!"

    Before Giani could react, he quicklyHe said with emotion: "Mr. Gianni, I suggest you investigate this matter. It is impossible for an amateur player to spend your two hundred thousand US dollars! This is definitely a very serious corruption and fraud."  Incident, you must catch this bug in your club, otherwise he will continue to harm your club¡¯s finances!¡±

    Li Qiang could no longer hold back the smile on his face. He pretended to be very interested in the cup of coffee and covered his face with the cup. Although Wenger could still keep a straight face, the corners of his mouth and eyebrows were all smiles.  Giani was so embarrassed that he almost crawled into the ground. He had no idea that Pei Wei had fully investigated Tony's situation and understood it in such detail.

    However, Pei Wei said this, which could be regarded as saving face for him. Gianni squeaked several times before changing the topic: "Maybe I remembered it wrong, but if you want to buy an Italian player for one hundred thousand dollars, this is  impossible!"

    "Don't forget, he is just a player who has played thirteen games in Serie C 1, but has neither scored nor assisted. You know, if I add some money to the one hundred thousand US dollars, it will be enough to play in South America.  I found a good striker! One hundred thousand dollars, I think this number is already high." Pei Wei refused to give up.

    After bargaining, Pei Wei added another 20,000 US dollars, and Gianni finally agreed to let him go. At the same time, he and Pei Wei signed an agreement on cooperation between the clubs. Giani changed his mind and asked the scouts to go first.  Confirm the idea, because Pei Wei is willing to spend 100,000 US dollars to come to Italy to buy players, which means that he definitely has a club and can build some connections in Asia, which will do no harm to his club.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 51 The Third Foreign Aid

    After getting Gianni's consent, the negotiation with Tony himself went smoothly. Tony seemed eager to leave Modena. He didn't care too much about his personal salary and directly agreed to sign a four-year annual salary of US$60,000 with Yunjia Tianyu.  The contract made Pei Wei and the others very puzzled.

    In the words of Li Qiang, who was in direct contact with Tony at the time, "Tony seemed to be escaping from a pit of fire. He seemed to have received a big contract we offered him, and he signed it without any hesitation.  That contract."

    Pei Wei does not understand Italian, and although Wenger is proficient in five languages, Italian is not included among them, so Li Qiang is responsible for the negotiations with Tony.

    It was not until later that Pei Wei learned from Wenger why Tony was so eager to leave.

    "I finally understand why Luka was in such a hurry to leave." Wenger said to Pei Wei one night: "With Luka's height, strength and technical characteristics, he is most suitable to be a beacon-like figure in the frontcourt.  He uses his body to help his teammates and pose the most direct threat to the opponent's defense. In other words, his most suitable position should be as a forward. "

    Wenger drank a glass of wine and slammed the glass on the table angrily: "But that coach in Modena doesn't know shit I watched the videos of Luka's games in Modena, and they actually let a guy  A big man of 1.9 meters is used to play as the second forward, as a link between the forward and the midfielder Think about it, a forward who is not fast, is over 1.9 meters tall, and has poor foot skills can take on such a task.  Can he play his best role? And after the poor results, they actually put the blame on Luka, thinking that the losses in several games were all due to Luka's mistakes If it were changed  If it were me, I would also find a way to get out of that hellish place!¡±

    But Li Qiang thinks so: "I looked at the contract between Luca and Modena at that time Since he came from an amateur team, his weekly salary was only 900,000 lire! At the price at the time, it was equivalent to about US dollars  Yes five hundred dollars! This way he can only get about thirty thousand dollars a year, and he has to suffer from the team The salary we give him is double what he used to do, and he can start over in a new environment, you  Can he be unhappy?"

    No matter what purpose Tony had in signing a contract with Yunjia Tianyu so quickly, in any case, this foreign aid has also recruited his subordinates, and two-thirds of his three goals in coming to Europe have been completed.

    "Who is the other target?" Wenger became more and more curious. He had already seen Ballack's strength, and this newly signed Luka; Tony, although Wenger has not seen him play a game, but his  His physique can tell how lethal he will be when he is in the opponent's penalty area. After learning these two lessons, he has begun to look forward to the third player.

    "Next, let's go to Rome." Pei Wei said mysteriously.

    Wenger is used to Pei Wei being sneaky, but he has a malicious guess. Does Pei Wei have a preference for tall players?  Ballack is 1.9 meters tall, Tony is 1.91 meters tall. Isn't the last foreign player also a big man over 1.9 meters tall?

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    Wenger did not expect that his guess would come true.

    "Here, let me introduce to you, Marco Materazzi, this is my third candidate." Pei Wei pointed at the 1.93 meter tall man in front of him and said proudly.

    Wenger almost fainted. Does this Chinese boss really think that size is directly proportional to his football skills?

    Marco Materazzi looked at the two Asians and a European in front of him in confusion. He had just finished playing a local amateur league in Rome today. His team Trapani lost the game today.  It made him feel very bad.

    "Who are you? What do you want from me?" Materazzi said with some caution. The three strangers came to him directly when he walked out of the stadium. The Asian who took the lead even called  Given his own name, do they know him?

    "Well let me tell you this." Pei Wei scratched his head. He felt that among the three people, Materazzi was the most difficult to deal with and the easiest to deal with.

    The most difficult thing to do is because he is not playing in a professional club and has no way to contact his club first. He can only contact him directly. Under such circumstances, Materazzi will inevitably have certain expectations.  Be wary, which makes it difficult to negotiate.

    The easiest thing to do is because Materazzi can leave the team he is currently in at any time, and he is older than Ballack and Tony. He was born in 1973 and is now 21 years old. In this  When I was young, I was still playing in amateur competitions, and I wanted to come to horse racing.Traci was more eager than anyone else to try his hand at a professional team.

    And if Pei Wei remembers correctly, Materazzi's current situation is not very good. The income from playing games in amateur teams is very low, and now he has fallen out with his father, Materazzi, because he  His father believed that he was not suitable for playing football, and since he had abandoned his mother and his father had already fallen out with Materazzi, what he must have wanted to do most now was to prove his father's words wrong.  If Materazzi can be convinced that they are indeed from the same team, they should be able to successfully sign this future famous "evil man" defender.

    "I am the owner of China Yunjia Tianyu Club. This is my assistant and the head coach of the team." Pei Wei said a few words in English before realizing that Materazzi is an Italian. He may not understand English. Li Qiang should be allowed to  Come and talk to him.

    "It's okay, sir, I understand English." Materazzi nodded, indicating that he understood what Pei Wei said.

    Pei Wei then remembered that Materazzi will play for Everton in the Premier League for a year in the future. It is very possible that he knows English.

    "This is Coach Wenger, the head coach of Monaco in Ligue 1 last year." Pei Wei pointed at Wenger and said to Materazzi.

    He said this to show that his team really existed. Unexpectedly, Materazzi nodded again: "I know coach Wenger. I watched the Monaco game last year."

    Hearing this, Pei Wei immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Now that Materazzi believes that he is indeed the owner of a club, the possibility of introducing him will be quite high.

    Pei Wei felt that this trip to Europe was really smooth.

    PS: Excited, excited, the gap between the fourteenth and fifteenth places on the new book list is already very small. Please help me and put in a few more votes to get the top spot in the new book list. Lao Guo is very grateful!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 52 Unfinished Goal

    "Our club is looking for foreign players and we hope you can join our team." Pei Wei handed over the next negotiation to Li Qiang: "The annual salary is 60,000 US dollars, the signing fee is 10,000 US dollars, and our club will solve it for you in terms of accommodation. At the same time,  If you have family members to take to China, we will also arrange accommodation for them properly"

    Materazzi listened to the long terms quoted by Li Qiang without blinking an eye. Pei Wei was listening beside him. He was very satisfied with the price he offered and believed that Materazzi could not refuse this condition.  ¡ª¡ªEven Tony, a player who has already played in the professional league, is impressed by this income. There is no reason why Materazzi, who is still an amateur player, should not be moved.

    Then his chin fell to the ground, and he clearly heard Materazzi say in English: "Unfortunately, I cannot agree."

    "Why?" Pei Wei finally closed his mouth and asked immediately: "Do you want to continue to stay in this amateur team? We sincerely invite you to join my team! There you will become a real  Professional players, not working and playing football like now!" He pointed at Materacciti's package.

    "Thank you very much for your interest in me, sir." Materazzi smiled: "If I had received your invitation half a month earlier, I would have agreed to it without hesitation! It's a pity half a month ago  , I met Mr. Castana, and he thought I had the ability to play in Serie A! He extended an invitation to me on behalf of the Perugia team in Serie A. I will join the Perugia team before the start of next season and become an official player.  professional player!¡±

    Speaking of this, Materazzi¡¯s face was full of pride: ¡°It has always been my dream to become a Serie A player! Only in this way can I have the opportunity to enter the Italian national team. This is my biggest dream and pursuit!¡±

    Pei Wei held his head. In his memory, Materazzi only joined Perugia this summer. Before that, he had been playing in amateur teams. He originally thought he could easily invite this team.  player, but who knew that Perugia had contacted Materazzi half a year in advance. No wonder he was not tempted by the conditions he offered!

    Pei Wei knew that his hope of getting Materazzi had been shattered. It was the dream of every Italian player to enter the Italian national team. The reason why Tony agreed to join Yunjia Tianyu was because it was impossible for him to play in Serie C1.  It attracted the attention of the national team, and he had a difficult time in Modena, so he hoped to change the environment and start over. But now that Materazzi has been favored by the Serie A team, it is expected that he will agree to join a team from Asia.  club?

    And the most famous league in Asia now is Japan¡¯s J-League, and the Chinese League, which has just started, is even less known to Europeans.

    In this case, with the Serie A team on one side and the unknown Chinese team on the other - which is still in the second level - it is a matter for all fools to know which one is more tempting.

    "Marco can I call you that?" After getting Materazzi's approval, Pei Wei continued: "With all due respect, you should think about jumping directly from an amateur team to a Serie A team  I think this is too big. What if you can't play in Perugia? At your current age, training will not improve you much. What you need is competition!  I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to find opportunities to play. You should start in a lower league and gradually accumulate experience. What I say is not that you must come to my team, but  Perugia may not be paradise.¡±

    Pei Wei's words made Materazzi ponder for a long time. Just when the fire of hope rekindled in Pei Wei's heart, Materazzi shook his head firmly: "Thank you for your advice, but I believe in my strength.  ¡±

    Pei Wei was speechless. After a while, he took out a business card from his arms: "Well, Marco, I'm not cursing you by saying this If you are unhappy in Perugia, call this  Phone, this is my personal phone number. If you want to come, I will definitely give you a main position."

    "This" Wenger wanted to say something on the side, but quickly swallowed it back.

    Materazzi was a little touched and accepted the business card. From the time he officially started playing for the adult team, one year in the second league and two years in the amateur league, almost no one has ever given him such a high evaluation. If  If Castana had not invited him first and firmly believed that he could gain a foothold in Serie A, he would have almost agreed to Pei Wei joining his team.

    "The Chinese are not the only ones who understand the principle that "a scholar will die for his confidant."

    "Okay, sir." Materazzi remembered the surname "pei": "If I really can't gain a foothold in Serie A, my first choice will definitely be your team."

    Pei Wei nodded.

    Looking atAs Materazzi left, Pei Wei sighed in his heart.

    I hope my memory is correct In his previous life, Materazzi almost never played in Perugia in the next season - as a weak team in Serie A, their head coach must first consider how to  To avoid relegation, rather than develop a young defender who was said to be "promising", if memory serves me correctly, Materazzi only played one official game in his first year in Perugia.

    "Sorry, Coach Wenger." Pei Wei turned to Wenger and said: "Only two-thirds of the goal has been completed. The third foreign player It is difficult for us to find someone like Ballack and Tony who have both potential and are not ignored.  A player that people are paying attention to.¡±

    "It doesn't matter. In fact, I think one Ballack is enough, because we are playing in A-B To be honest, I have watched all the videos of last year's A-B game you provided, and the level can only be considered average. With your  With the current players in the team plus Ballack and Toni, if we bring in a few better domestic players, I think there should be no problem in reaching the top league." Wenger shrugged, he was already worried.  Completely solved. It is true that in his eyes, the players of Yunjia Tianyu last year were not good, but that is the answer compared with the level of the five major European leagues, especially when there are several very potential players in the team.  Well, one less foreign aid is nothing.

    "I'm very grateful for your generosity!" Pei Wei looked at Wenger gratefully. After all, he failed to fulfill his promise, but Wenger didn't care.

    "Okay! The foreign aid matter is finally settled! Coach Wenger, the team will gather in half a month. You still have half a month of vacation. If you are interested, you can bring your friend and your  My beautiful girlfriend, come and have some fun with us in China! Your work will begin in half a month!¡±

    "I'm very interested." Wenger shrugged humorously: "If you reimburse all the expenses."

    "Ha ha!"

    ps: I took a day off today and prepared to fight hard all day long, but I encountered a damn power outage I just came here and it caused me to waste a day. This chapter is here, and there will be another chapter tonight, so everyone has been waiting for a long time.  .

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 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 53 Miscellaneous Affairs

    After returning to China, Wenger took his girlfriend and the nutritionist friend to travel around leisurely with the check issued by Pei Wei. Of course, there was also a temporary employee hired by Pei Wei from Yunjia University.  French translation - He was afraid that the head coach and nutritionist he had finally found would be lost due to language barriers.

    Li Qiang stayed in Germany, and Pei Wei gave him a task to have more contact with a famous player. He did this very secretly, and even Wenger didn't know about it, because Pei Wei didn't know about it.  In order not to attract too many people's attention, Pei Wei only told Li Qiang whether the matter could be done.

    Wenger leisurely went to browse the wonderful scenery of China, but Pei Wei, the miserable boss, was so busy that he couldn't even touch the ground - there was only half a month left for the team training, and he wanted to contact other clubs to see if he could introduce them.  Several powerful players, as well as business matters after the start of this year's league - although Pei Wei is rich, he does not want his club to become a monster that may be able to create results but can only swallow wealth.  The club can become a healthy, self-sufficient club that can also drive local economic development.

    Printing leaflets, jerseys, scarves, hats and other miscellaneous ancillary products that may seem inconspicuous, but account for a large part of the income of foreign clubs. Although the income from these places is basically blank among domestic clubs, Pei Wei has  I don¡¯t want to give up this income.

    He wants to rely on himself as an example to make other clubs who are still crossing the river by groping for stones take less detours. In fact, he is also crossing the river by groping for stones - but if others are groping for stones with their eyes closed, then he  Just with your eyes open.

    Pei Wei believed that he had the obligation to tell those who closed their eyes later on which stones they should feel to find the right path.

    Pei Wei contacted a well-known local clothing manufacturer and signed a contract with them to produce jerseys. In addition to supplying the necessary jerseys to the players, this clothing factory must also maintain the quantity required by Yunjia Tianyu Club.  Quality assurance and on-time delivery, including scarves and hats.

    Pei Wei specially hired a designer to design Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s jersey. He felt that last year¡¯s jersey was old-fashioned and inferior. How could this attract fans to willingly pay for it?

    After referring to the jerseys of some famous foreign teams, the designer came up with a plan.

    The home jersey uses red as the base color, supplemented by blue. The red is darker and the blue is lighter, dark red and light blue. Red represents passion and blue represents elegance. This is exactly the team style that Pei Wei hopes.

    The away jersey uses blue as the base color, supplemented by white, and the other colors remain unchanged. At the same time, for the sake of insurance, Pei Wei also asked the designer to design a third jersey, with a brisk bright yellow as the main color. This is to prevent two  The color of each jersey collides with the color of the opponent's home jersey.

    Pei Wei was very satisfied with the designs of these jerseys. After paying the remuneration according to the contract, he immediately arranged for people to send these sets of design plans to the garment factory so that they could make them as soon as possible.

    Pei Wei had just finished settling the jersey matter, and he had time to breathe a sigh of relief when his assistant Xiao Zhao called: "Mr. Pei, the city government notified you to go to a meeting, and they want to discuss the stadium with you."

    "God, please let me take some time off!" Pei Wei lamented and threw himself on the sofa.

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    Pei Wei¡¯s laments and complaints are completely groundless, because the troublesome incident at the stadium was entirely caused by him.

    Originally, as a club, it was very simple to decide on a home stadium. There are more than one stadium in medium and large cities across China. It was enough to negotiate with the local government and sign a rental contract.

    But Pei Wei¡¯s appetite is too big. He hopes to own a first-class stadium so that he can build and operate the stadium naturally

    "This is impossible, boss." Assistant Xiao Zhao opened his mouth in surprise after hearing what Pei Wei said: "It is impossible for the country to sell the stadium to private individuals. There is no precedent for this."

    "It will definitely happen." Pei Wei said with certainty: "Now the city government is also having a headache for the stadium. The annual maintenance is a big expense, and there is no revenue at all. In their hands, it is just a money bag. Now  They will be happy if someone can take over As for the country not allowing this, we can change some words in the contract, such as changing the purchase to a lease, but the number of years is longer for example, a hundred years?  If you have the right to renovate it, it¡¯s no different than buying it. You can just continue to lease it after a hundred years.¡±

    "Do you know how much it will cost even if it is a 'lease' for a hundred years? You are now?Do you still have the money?  "Xiao Zhao continued to remind his boss that although you are rich, it might be enough to take out so much at once.

    "I think it should be no more than 100 million." Pei Wei nodded. Prices are still very cheap now. Some public institutions that have begun to sell off their assets have offered very low prices. Although the two standard stadiums in Yunjia City occupy an area of  The area all exceeds nearly a hundred acres, but Pei Wei is confident that he can win it.

    Just counting the land account, Pei Wei's investment of 100 million is worthwhile. Even if he does not speculate in real estate, the development of supporting facilities around the stadium is enough to obtain a steady stream of wealth. This also makes Yunjia Tianyu Club out of Pei Wei's heart.  The club that "can be self-sufficient and create wealth" has taken another step forward.

    But all this is just an idea. If he cannot successfully obtain the right to rebuild the stadium and the right to operate the stadium independently, Pei Wei's idea will be in vain.

    On the second day after returning from Europe, Pei Wei conveyed his request through the Sports Committee, but there was no reply. Perhaps the Yunjia City Government did not dare to agree easily, but the conditions proposed by Pei Wei were very tempting.  Today, the city government informed me to hold a meeting to study the stadium. It seems that something is coming.

    I hope this trip will have a good result, so that I will have enough time to get everything done before the start of the league.

    "Let's go to the city hall together." Pei Wei picked up the clothes from the sofa and said to Xiao Zhao.

    ps: It¡¯s a bit late, but fortunately it¡¯s not too late yet.

    It¡¯s on the list, thank you all for your strong support, there will be three chapters tomorrow.

    In addition, if you have any questions about money and other things involved in this chapter, please don¡¯t take it too seriously. Lao Guo is a poor man and can only imagine these things:)

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 54 Stadium

    "Xiao Pei, you have done very well after taking over the Yunjia City team. You successfully rushed to the A-B team and made a big contribution to the spiritual civilization construction of the people of Yunjia City But now your request is too much.  It¡¯s a bit outrageous. You actually want to use our Yunjia City Stadium as the private property of your club Let me tell you this, it is not my decision, and no one dares to make this decision. "

    The mayor, who was over 50 years old, raised his head and looked into Pei Wei's eyes: "The stadium belongs to the country, not individuals. I have no right to do this, and neither does anyone here."

    "Then I can propose a lease for a hundred years." Pei Wei put forward another condition without blinking an eye: "At the same time, I must have the right to renovate and operate the stadium - of course, the stadium will still be a stadium, and I will not turn it into a stadium."  You can rest assured that it will be converted into a residential area.¡±

    "a hundred years?"

    The participants looked at each other in confusion. What is the difference between this and selling it directly?

    "Of course there is a difference. I only have the right to use this land, not ownership. At the same time, the stadium must exist in this place. I cannot use this land for other purposes - this can be written in the contract.  Obviously, other things like ticket management are solely responsible for our club and no one else is allowed to interfere.¡±

    "This is not an excessive request." The mayor discussed with others for a while and nodded in approval: "But why do you want to rent it for a hundred years? Isn't the rent the same every year?"

    "It's different. Only renting for one year is a short-term behavior. I need to form a corporate culture in Yunjia Tianyu Club. The stadium is the root of the club. Without a stable root, the tree will not grow. If you only rent one  Years will always give people a sense of insecurity. If this period is extended to one hundred years, it will be much safer.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled: "So now can we talk about the rental issue of Yunjia Stadium?"

    "No, there is another question." The mayor waved his hand: "Yunjia Stadium is the main stadium of Yunjia City. Sports meetings of many primary and secondary schools in the city are generally arranged in this stadium. There are also some cultural activities that use large-scale sports equipment.  The Yunjia Stadium can be used as a stadium If these things happen, the Yunjia Tianyu Club must unconditionally contribute the stadium. "

    "That's impossible!" Pei Wei refused flatly: "These activities will cause serious damage to the stadium! And what if it happens during the league? Do I want my players to be on a stadium where cultural activities have just been held?  Play football?"

    "Then there's no need to talk." The mayor spread his hands and leaned back: "Yunjia Stadium is a face of Yunjia City. It is impossible for our Yunjia City to have no cultural activities. If you want Yunjia Stadium  It¡¯s absolutely impossible if it can only be used by you alone.¡±

    "Then let's switch to the Beiwan Stadium in the north of the city. I am now applying to lease the Beiwan Stadium for a hundred years." Seeing that the mayor refused to let go, Pei Wei immediately changed his goal. Anyway, at that time he was very interested in winning the Yunjia Stadium.  I didn¡¯t hold out much hope, and as the mayor said, the Yunjia Stadium is a landmark building in the entire Yunjia City. It is indeed unlikely that such a stadium would become the private property of Tianyu Club, and it would also cause a lot of trouble.

    The mayor looked around and suddenly showed a strange smile: "We still can't agree."

    "Why?" Pei Wei almost said dirty words. Isn't this a joke?

    "After you obtain the right to reconstruct and operate the North Bay Stadium for the next hundred years, you will definitely expand the stadium greatly, right? With your ability, I think this stadium will become a very beautiful and beautiful stadium.  A very modern stadiumright?" The mayor suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question.

    "Of course." Pei Wei didn't know what the mayor wanted to say, so he nodded.

    "Our city government's finances have always been relatively difficult." The mayor didn't know what medicine he had taken wrong today, and he said one thing after another: "Although the conditions of Yunjia Stadium are not bad, there have been many problems in recent years.  The place is beginning to show signs of damage. No matter when major events are held or when citizens exercise, there is always some danger. We need to repair the Yunjia Stadium But, alas, the city government's finances are really difficult.  ¡­¡±

    Pei Wei understood, and he cursed secretly in his heart, but there was nothing he could do, he had to ask for help.

    "If I can obtain the right to reconstruct and operate Beiwan Stadium, then I will also repair Yunjia Stadium - its sturdiness and modernization are definitely no worse than Beiwan." Pei Wei put forward his own conditions. He has already  Too lazy to beat around the bush, with these few words, he already knew that the city government was willing to lease the North Bay Stadium toYes, I just want to get more benefits.

    ¡°Our financial difficulties may last for a long time.¡± The mayor said without blinking.

    Pei Wei stopped talking. His right hand placed on the table began to tap rhythmically on the table. It was obvious that he was thinking about something.

    The mayor and others around him did not speak. They were waiting for the answer from the former richest man in the city. No, maybe he is still the richest man in the city now.

    The former Tianyu Group, which has now been renamed Tianhua Group, is still the largest leading company in the city. Although Pei Wei, the former chairman, is no longer involved in the group's operations, he still plays an important role as he owns 30% of the shares.

    Tianhua Group is the largest taxpayer in the city. It is obviously not a wise thing to offend the major shareholder of such a group - you must know that Pei Wei himself is also a deputy to the National People's Congress and a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

    Several people have begun to feel uneasy. They feel that the mayor is a little too pushy, but the mayor remains unmoved and just keeps looking at Pei Wei.

    After a long time - maybe just after a while, Pei Wei finally spoke.

    "Twenty million yuan, lease Yunjia Stadium and Beiwan Stadium for a hundred years." Pei Wei said slowly: "During this period, Beiwan Stadium will become the home ground of Tianyu Club, and Tianyu Club has full rights to this stadium.  Yunjia Stadium will receive the same treatment and facilities addition as Beiwan Stadium. It is usually used as the training base for Tianyu Club¡¯s first team. At the same time, Yunjia Stadium can be used when there are any activities in Yunjia City.  "

    This time it was the mayor¡¯s turn to think about it.

    After Pei Wei finished smoking a cigarette, the mayor stood up and extended his hand to Pei Wei: "Congratulations, Mr. Pei, you have obtained the full use rights of Beiwan Stadium and partial use rights of Yunjia Stadium."

    Pei Wei shook the mayor's hand with a smile on his face: "I am very happy to make a contribution to the construction of spiritual civilization in Yunjia City."

    PS: It¡¯s finally on the new book list, thank you all for your support, this is the first chapter today.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 55 Going to Beijing

    Pei Wei originally planned to only obtain the 100-year right to use one stadium, but he obtained two. On the surface, he lost money because his expenditure on the stadium will need to double every year in the future - but in the long run  , he still made a profit. Although 20 million seems to be a lot now, in the 21st century when land prices are skyrocketing, it is really too cheap to be able to get such a large stadium with such a small amount of money.

    And getting the right to use the Yunjia Stadium is not a bad thing. Now Yunjia Tianyu has four echelons of different ages in addition to the first team. The two lawns in the original training base are no longer enough. The training of the first team  The lawn must be guaranteed. After obtaining the Yunjia Stadium, the two echelons can be allowed to place their training venues at the Yunjia Stadium to ensure that the first team can have a perfect training lawn.

    At the same time, Yunjia Stadium can also develop ancillary facilities, so that the expenditure invested in this stadium will not be so unbearable.

    After returning to the club, he immediately arranged for construction crews to start construction on the original North Bay Stadium. At this time, with only more than two months until the start of the league, he could not do much modifications. He could only strengthen the stands and set up some seats.  That¡¯s it. Of course, the first thing to do is to lay a sufficiently standard lawn.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????After the stadium is completed, the preparations before the start of the season have also come to an end, the specific division of labor has been implemented, and then it is the turn of the club staff to get busy.

    As a boss, you don¡¯t need to do everything yourself, you just need to leave things to the right subordinates. This is the highest state of leadership.

    On January 18, 1995, after Pei Wei spent a leisurely three-day vacation, his assistant Xiao Zhao called him.

    ¡°Boss, people from the Football Association are looking for you.¡±

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    People from the Football Association were not looking for Pei Wei for anything else, but to inform him to attend the Chinese Football League club meeting held on January 22. In addition to Football Association officials, the meeting also included twelve teams from A, A, and B.  The owner or manager of the team, although it is a bit strange that such a meeting that should be organized by the club itself is organized and carried out by the official representative of the Football Association, but there is no way, there is no similar "professional meeting" between the clubs.  Alliance" and other organizations.

    Without saying a word, Pei Wei immediately flew to Beijing with his assistant. This kind of meeting must be held. Although the meeting will only talk about the same nonsense, if you don't come, you will definitely stay in the heart of the Football Association.  A bad impression, who knows when those officials with serious bureaucracy will give you another stumbling block.

    In addition, meetings like this are also a good opportunity to strengthen ties and exchanges with other clubs. People cannot live in a vacuum. It is better to have one more friend than one more enemy. This is an unbreakable truth.

    After arriving in Beijing, I stayed in a guest house arranged by the Football Association. According to the receptionist of the Football Association: "We in the Football Association have a hard time. We live in poverty. The office building is a two-story building.  Our leaders all commute to work by bicycle and eat packed lunches at noon, so we can only use the guest house to entertain everyone I can only say sorry for any neglect"

    Pei Wei didn't care. He had never lived anywhere. When he was working hard to start a business, he stayed in a small hotel and drank haggis soup. The environment in this guest house was no worse than that time. There were several club managers who were very impressive.  I didn't even look at the guest house, so I got in my car and ran to the five-star hotel.

    "Young people, you just don't know how hard it is to work hard." Mr. Zhou, the newly appointed boss of Hubei Egang, smiled and handed Pei Wei a cigarette: "This guest house is a good place, much better than where I sell clothes."

    Mr. Zhou is the boss of a local private enterprise in Hubei Province. Last year, Egang fell short in the League A and B. It was ranked third by one point and failed to advance to A.A. The sponsor Egang did not want to continue to take over. As a result, Egang was criticized by Mr. Zhou.  Pei Wei has just received the news that Hubei Egang has officially changed its name to Wuhan Yazhi after being acquired by Yazhi Group.

    In Pei Wei's past life memory, this boss who started his business by selling clothes at a street stall was one of the few Chinese League team sponsors who supported a team with his private enterprise. In his previous life, he took over the Wuhan team in 1996.  , I didn¡¯t expect that he would take over a year in advance.

    It seems that this world is different from the one in my memory, but in my previous life, where was the Yunjia Tianyu team?

    But if my memory is correct, this Zhou Zongzong can be regarded as a figure. He just used his company with an annual output value of less than 100 million to support the Wuhan team for several years before finally quitting. However, he did not lose money and changed hands.  Sell ??Wuhan ClubAfter spending tens of millions, all the original investment was recovered, and the Wuhan team did a good job in management. At least in the 21st century, they are one of the few Chinese clubs that can break even.

    Pei Wei hates those teams in later generations that rely on national enterprises as backers to burn money to achieve good results. He believes that this is not about football at all, but about political achievements. If the local team performs well, it is a sign of the officials in office.  A political achievementwhat is this?  Football is a special industry, a "smoke-free project" with huge profits, and an important pillar that can drive the local economy But in China, football clubs are a complete waste of money.

    Why did football in Guangdong or the South decline so quickly after a period of glory in the late 1990s?  It's not because their players are inactive, it's just one aspect of the reason.

    In the first few years of professionalism, those who run clubs basically made money, because after owning a club, the advertising effect and the preferential policies of the local government made the backstage groups of these clubs taste huge benefits, so  The club became a hot commodity, but when the preferential policies ceased and the advertising effect was not so great, the bosses who took over later found that the club was just a loser that kept swallowing money. Naturally, no one was willing to take over. After losing the economy, the club became a hot commodity.  After that, the decline of Guangdong football became a matter of course.

    Pei Wei feels that in Chinese leagues, there should be more private owners like himself and Mr. Zhou. Precisely because they are doing things for themselves, they can further tap into the club¡¯s revenue-generating potential.

    So he decided to have a good chat with Mr. Zhou.

    PS: Some of the issues in the previous chapter should be almost explained in this chapter.  I also ask for your support and comments.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 56 Football is business

    It would be easy for Pei Wei to get acquainted with Mr. Zhou because they both had the same entrepreneurial experience. They both started from scratch. Moreover, their careers were surprisingly similar when they first started. They both started by setting up street vendors.  Started.

    This made the two of them have a common language. After chatting in this separate room for less than half an hour, Mr. Zhou basically regarded Pei Wei as his first confidant in his life.

    "Brother, I basically know your entrepreneurial experience. To be honest, I admire you very much. You have basically not made any mistakes in the past ten years! Sometimes I wonder how you did it.  ? Just like the real estate boom in Hainan in 1992, everyone was trying to get into that place, but you actually publicly said in the newspaper that it would definitely fail and the result was exactly what you said, you  How did you know?"

    "It's very simple. Hainan does not yet have the conditions for large-scale real estate development." Pei Wei said lightly: "Although it is also a coastal area and the economy is developing very fast, in 1992, everyone was confused and thought that as long as it was in  Hainan can make a lot of money by building houses No one has considered that the local area cannot absorb so many luxury villas It is a pity that no one is willing to listen to me. "

    "To be honest, I wanted to go to Hainan at that time" Mr. Zhou laughed: "Unfortunately, I didn't have that much liquidity at that time, and I couldn't get a loan I still regretted it at the time, but now  , I just feel lucky, I even want to invite the bank manager who refused to lend me a meal!¡±

    "Doing real estate itself is a dangerous tightrope walk." Pei Wei said: "The initial investment is often very large, and the investment can only be maintained through loans. Sales are done while doing it. When all the construction is completed and the sales are completed, the loan has just been paid off.  , During this period, as long as there is a problem in one link, the entire chain may break so there are so many unfinished buildings in Hainan now."

    "Brother, you are the most forward-looking businessman I have ever seen, but why don't you continue doing business? Instead, devote all your energy to the football club? Isn't this a pity?" Mr. Zhou asked a question.  He was very curious about the question.

    Pei Wei played with the cigarette in his hand, refused Mr. Zhou's move to light it for him, put the cigarette under his nose and sniffed, and suddenly asked Mr. Zhou: "What about you? What purpose do you have in playing football?"  of?"

    Mr. Zhou was stunned. He couldn't figure out why Pei Wei suddenly asked himself such a sentence. After thinking about it, he said: "In order to develop football in Hubei, to enrich the amateur spiritual and cultural life of Hubei people, and for Hubei to have a  An A-level team"

    "Stop it! Stop it!" Pei Wei interrupted Mr. Zhou when he was about to give a report: "Brother, there are only two of us here, let's not talk about the red tape, okay? I've heard enough of these words.  , Annoying! Now I just want to know why you took over the E-Gang Club.¡±

    Mr. Zhou smiled awkwardly and coughed twice.

    "I'm a businessman," he said.

    Pei Wei nodded: "Me too."

    "The essence of a businessman is to pursue the greatest profit." Mr. Zhou lit up the lighter with a "pop" sound and lit the cigarette in his mouth: "I am no exception. Now my Yazhi Group has already established itself in the clothing industry.  We are almost there, the entire Hubei market already has enough share, and it is already very difficult to increase it.¡±

    Pei Wei understands this. If any group develops well, it will encounter this situation. If there are good opportunities and good operations, it may go further and develop into a predator-level consortium in this industry, or it will stop there.  Before, it slowly declined.

    "I'm pretty much done with the clothing business. As long as nothing goes wrong, I can guarantee tens of millions of profits every year, so I want to find another investment point."

    "So you are interested in the football club." Pei Wei also lit the cigarette in his hand.

    "You're right." Mr. Zhou became interested: "I also like to watch football, and I often watch the five major European leagues Look at those wealthy clubs, they are a huge money printing machine! So  I believe that football is also a business and you can make money!¡±

    "I think so too." Pei Wei smiled: "In countries such as Italy, England, and Spain, the football league has always been a pillar that cannot be ignored in the national economy and can create huge profits. It is called 'smoke-free'.  Industry'isn't this also a business?"

    "OhI kind of understand." Mr. Zhou showed an expression of understanding.

    "Like you, I am also very interested in football." Pei Wei smiled: "Since football is also a kind of business, why don't I try to do this business? For me now, any business is just a  ?Game, of course I have to choose a game I like.  "

    "What you said is really big." Mr. Zhou laughed: "But you can also say this, I can't do it. In football, I am more interested in money."

    "Then you have to do a good job in the club, how to attract fans to the stadium, how to sell ancillary merchandise Also, if you don't want to lose money, you have to do a good job in cultivating young players, which will  It will save you a lot of expenses, and maybe you can also make a fortune by selling players." Pei Wei said this lightly.

    "Well, I checked the operations of some foreign clubs. Ticket revenue, TV broadcast fees, store sales and player transfers are basically their entire income. (Note: For European clubs, the above four items are indeed  It¡¯s basically all of their income. It wasn¡¯t until after the formation of g14 that the prize money from playing in European games became another major source of income.) It seems that they need to work hard in these aspects,¡± said Mr. Zhou, touching his chin.

    "Don't even think about the TV broadcast fees now. Without a few years of development, our club can't even think about making a penny from the TV station." Pei Wei hit him: "But when it comes to business, I have a business plan now.  Talk to you."

    "what business?"

    "I want Feng Gang from your team. I need this player very much. The transfer fee is 200,000 yuan."

    "If you want it, I'll give it to you. Anyway, we played very well without him last year." It seems that the transfer fee price offered by Pei Wei made Mr. Zhou very satisfied, and he agreed immediately: "However, it seems that now there is no  "You said you can transfer?"

    "We will talk about it at tomorrow's meeting, otherwise why do you think the Football Association called us here?" Pei Wei said lightly.

    PS: Three chapters completed!  Please vote more!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 57 Familiar Strangers

    Soon after getting up the next day, the Football Association clerk came to inform the bosses to have a meeting. Pei Wei yawned and walked out of the room, joined the other bosses, boarded a bus, and drove to the Football Association  of office location.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

    Not only him, Mr. Zhou was also yawning constantly, and several other bosses also looked like they hadn't slept well - all of them were owners who were looking for a place to live yesterday, and they probably had some other problems.  Things kept them from sleeping well.

    The officials of the Football Association hadn't arrived yet, but they were a little impatient when they saw the God of Wealth. The well-behaved clerk immediately brought coffee from outside, and everyone sitting there had a cup.

    Pei Wei swallowed the coffee in a few mouthfuls, and then he felt better. It seemed that he still chatted too late yesterday. Fortunately, he was in good spirits. Otherwise, what would he do if he was delayed today?

    Seeing that officials from the Football Association had not arrived yet, Pei Wei decided to take a moment to rest his mind before talking.

    "Lao Zhou, help me block the situation. I'll take a nap first. Then wake me up when the people in the meeting arrive."

    "You really think about it, I want to take a nap too, who can stop me" Mr. Zhou complained: "Okay, you can rest."

    Pei Wei nodded, shrank into the sofa, and closed his eyes.

    Pei Wei had just closed his eyes when suddenly there was a burst of chaotic footsteps in the corridor, and then his body was stabbed by Lao Zhou: "Get up, someone is coming."

    Pei Wei hurriedly opened his eyes and saw a group of people walking in the door.

    When Pei Wei's eyes fell on the leader, Pei Wei almost screamed.

    He has a tall figure, but he naturally has a majestic demeanor. His Chinese-character face is not angry or intimidating, but he has a friendly smile on his face

    Pei Wei used a lot of effort to prevent himself from shouting out in surprise. The person who came was actually Lao Xu, whom he had not heard from for a long time!  That chess friend Lao Xu whom Pei Wei met in Wuhan!  That friend Lao Xu who is very familiar to Pei Wei but very strange at the same time!

    He is from the Football Association?  And seeing that he is at the forefront, his status in the Football Association must not be low!  Who is he?

    Seeing the real boss coming, the bosses immediately sat up straight, and everyone from the Football Association also sat down on the podium. Pei Wei noticed that Lao Xu was sitting in the middle, and next to him were two people.  Older people and a middle-aged man.

    That middle-aged man Pei Wei knew was Wan Junsheng, the founder of the Chinese Football Professional League and vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association. Pei Wei remembered that he should be the first full-time vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association from 1996 to 2000, and now he is actually  If you are not the top leader, then Lao Xu will be

    "Hello, club bosses." Lao Xu said: "Maybe you don't know me yet, and I don't know most of you But in the new year, we will all be members of the Chinese Professional League.  I¡¯m a part of it, so it¡¯s very necessary to get to know him.¡±

    Lao Xu¡¯s words made the bosses present feel a little more relaxed, and the solemn air just now seemed to become thinner. It seemed that this official was quite good and had no airs.

    "I am Xu Li, the full-time vice-chairman of the Chinese Football Association. The two beside me are also full-time vice-chairmen of the Chinese Football Association, Wan Junsheng and Cheng Shengda. With the authorization of Mr. Chairman, the three of us will preside over the Football Association full-time.  Daily work." Lao Xu introduced the members of the Football Association. Everyone present also understood that in China, the chairman of the Football Association is basically a false title. The person who really has the power of "top leader" is the first full-time vice president. It seems that  This Xu Li is the real head of the Chinese Football Association.

    Pei Wei suddenly realized that no wonder he always felt familiar when he saw Lao Xu but could not remember who he was. It turned out that he was Xu Li, the first vice chairman of the Football Association before Wan Junsheng. According to the history he knew, this  He is known as the most reputable Football Association official in later generations. The only Football Association chairman who was not scolded by fans died of a sudden heart attack in 1996. Moreover, during the two years when he was the leader, fans were not very familiar with the Football Association.  I've only seen him a few times on TV, so of course I can't remember who this kind-looking middle-aged man is.

    Xu Li then said a few more words, and then handed the microphone to Wan Junsheng beside him, who began to announce the schedule and various rules and regulations of this year's National Football League AB Group 2.

    The schedule does not require these bosses to worry about it. It should be a headache for the coaches, and the rules and regulations are similar to last year. These bosses who have already heard about it once last year are not very interested.

    But then when Wan Junsheng announced that this year¡¯s league?When the team can carry out free transfers, all the bosses are bright-eyed. It is definitely good news that players can be circulated. Those with financial difficulties can make up for the deficit by selling players, and those with sufficient funds can strengthen their strength by introducing players.  , especially several wealthy southern bosses, have begun to mentally figure out which players should be introduced to expand the team's influence.

    Seeing that just as Pei Wei expected, the Football Association announced that transfers between teams were possible, Mr. Zhou couldn't help but look at Pei Wei with admiration, and was struck by what this guy said again.

    There was no trace of happiness or complacency on Pei Wei's face. He frowned and his eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something.

    Seeing Pei Wei's inscrutable look, Mr. Zhou admired this young man even more than ten years younger than himself. No wonder he could earn such a large family fortune at such a young age and be so calm!

    He didn¡¯t know that Pei Wei didn¡¯t listen to what Wan Junsheng was thinking above, but was making his own calculations in his mind.

    When he found out that Lao Xu was the most remembered Chairman of the Football Association in the history of Chinese football, he felt huge waves in his heart.

    He knows history. He knows that the energetic, tall and majestic Xu Li will complete his final journey next year, when he will be only forty-nine years old.

    He also knew that Xu Li died of a sudden heart attack. If someone was around when he got sick and could send him to the hospital in time, the possibility of saving him would be quite high.

    Pei Wei, who knows history, naturally knows the importance of Xu Li to Chinese football. The most glorious two years of the Chinese Professional League were 1994 and 1995, and this was also the period when the "Xu Wan League" took charge of the Chinese Football Association.

    After Xu Li passed away in 1996, the Chinese Football Association lost a strong leader. Wan Junsheng was capable but slightly weak. The successors were not engaged in football but in politics. If Xu Li  If we can work for a few more years, maybe Chinese football will be on the right path.

    In this case, why is Pei Wei still hesitating?

    ps: Dang Dang Dang Dang~~~~~~~The answer is revealed!

    But no one knows this person?  I miss Lao Guo very much.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 58 Friends

    Pei Wei's reason for hesitation was ridiculous, but not ridiculous.

    He is afraid that changing history will cause him retribution!

    Why does he think this way? Hasn¡¯t he already changed history?  Wenger, who was originally going to Japan, was lured to China by him. Ballack and Toni, who were still training in amateur and low-level leagues, have become his players

    Pei Wei thinks so. It¡¯s not a big deal to change some people¡¯s life trajectories. Besides, Wenger was originally going to Asia. There is not much difference between China and Japan. Ballack was originally going to play in the amateur field.  They stayed in the league until 1997, and Tony only really entered the professional league in 2000. Letting them come to China early allowed them to enter the world of professional football early

    And Xu Li should have died in 1996. If I forcibly changed his fate and saved him to use a superstitious term, that would be a "defying heaven" thing!

    Originally Pei Wei didn¡¯t believe in superstition, but since his rebirth, he started to believe it even if he didn¡¯t believe it, because science cannot explain the fact that he would be reborn twenty-six years ago after falling into a sewer.

    What he is worried about is that if he really rescues Xu Yi and offends some mysterious god, then he may be in bad luck - this cannot be said to be selfish of Pei Wei. If you already have such a big  If you own a fortune and can happily do what you like, you may not be willing to cast an unpredictable shadow on your future for the fate of others.

    To save or not to save, that is the question.

    Rescue, it is possible that what is waiting for you is the unknown fate. Often the "unknown" is more frightening than the direct danger.

    If he doesn't save it, Pei Wei really can't forgive himself. Although he has long been determined to use the influence of his club to change Chinese football, he actually knows that relying solely on the power of one club is not enough;  Catalyst, hoping to set the path on the right track. If Xu Li can continue to play a leading role in the football team, his work ability and selfless style will be enough to achieve better results, not to mention that Xu Li has a friendship with Pei Wei.  friendship.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei raised his head. At this time, Wan Junsheng's speech began to enter his ears one by one. When he looked up at the chairman, he happened to meet Xu Li's eyes.

    An almost imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of Xu Yi's mouth, and then he reached out and touched his nose.

    Pei Wei laughed silently. During the time when he and Xu Li were playing chess in Wuhan, Pei Wei often saw this move of Xu Li. Now Xu Li did this move again, obviously to say hello to Pei Wei.

    It was after seeing this action that Pei Wei suddenly made up his mind.

    No matter what unknown fate he has, go to hell!  Have you forgotten how much you regretted not being able to be reborn two years earlier and save your parents after you were reborn?  Now that I have a chance to save a friend of my own and a person who has a decisive ability in the development of Chinese football, why am I still hesitating!

    Since it is an unknowable fate, let¡¯s talk about it when it comes!  I was forty-six years old before my rebirth, plus the fifteen years I lived after my rebirth, which adds up to over sixty years old. It doesn¡¯t count as premature, right?  Besides, if you can live for at least a few more years, this life will be worth it!

    (In the sky, God Guo Nu breathed a sigh of relief: You kid, you finally passed the test!)

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    In later generations, Pei Wei was used to hearing the Chinese Football Association scolded for its poor efficiency, but in today's meeting, Pei Wei failed to feel this.

    After Wan Junsheng read out a series of rules and regulations for this year's league, Xu Li asked all the bosses if they had any opinions. Seeing that no one raised any objections, Xu Li announced the adjournment of the meeting. In his words, "Your  Time is precious, and the affairs of the club are very complicated, so the Football Association will not waste everyone¡¯s precious time.¡±

    Reminiscent of the fact that a meeting of the Football Association of later generations would last several days, Pei Wei began to deeply feel the role of a leader without bureaucracy in a group.

    "No matter what, I can save Xu Yi's life!" Pei Wei thought fiercely in his heart.

    After the meeting, Xu Yi shook hands with the bosses one by one. When he shook hands with Pei Wei, Pei Wei felt Xu Yi stuffed a ball of paper.

    Pei Wei calmly put the wad of paper into his pocket. After walking out of the Football Association's office building, Pei Wei found an excuse to leave Mr. Zhou, and then opened the wad of paper.

    There is nothing else on it, just a phone number.

    Pei Wei smiled, Xu Li was still very careful, probably because he didn't want people to know about his acquaintance with Pei Wei, so as not to let Li Guotai go down.? 

    This is what Pei Wei hopes. In any case, Xu Yi, the actual leader of the Football Association, is also the person who manages club owners like them. If people know that the two have a relationship in private, some people will definitely guess whether there is something between the two.  Mao Ni, this is very detrimental to both Xu Li and Pei Wei.

    In the evening, Pei Wei dialed this number.

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    "Brother, I really didn't expect that you were the chairman of the Football Association. No wonder you were in Wuhan during that time." Pei Wei sighed as soon as he dialed the phone.

    Xu Li's hearty laughter came from the microphone: "During that time, I was in Wuhan to observe the situation of the Central League, but at that time I didn't know that you were the boss of Yunjia Tianyu Haha, but in the finals I  I saw you in the stands, but you probably didn¡¯t see me.¡±

    "No wonder you're not surprised at all today You're so uninteresting. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I went to the chess room to look for you later, but unfortunately you never came." Pei Wei complained.  With.

    "How can I find you? I don't have your phone number." Xu Li said with a smile: "You also know that with my status, I can't go to your club to find you I'm so busy."

    "Of course, even if I knew today that you are the top leader of the Football Association, I would not have any other ideas." Pei Wei immediately clarified: "I only know and am familiar with chess friend Lao Xu, not Chairman Xu Li We are  Friends, but just friends.¡±

    "Yes, we are friends." It seemed that Xu Li was very happy: "Old Xu and Xiao Pei are friends, but they are just friends."

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 59 Wenger¡¯s Request

    After putting down the phone, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Originally, he wasn't too sure whether he could become familiar with Xu Yi. Although the two had already formed a friendship on the chessboard, who knew whether Xu Yi would become familiar with them because of the two.  There are concerns about the intersection of their identities. Now that the conversation has been opened and the two are friends, Pei Wei can use his identity as a friend to influence Xu Li more, such as reminding him to go to the hospital for a full-body examination.  .

    ????????????????????? But this matter cannot be rushed, and cannot be done in a too pretentious manner, otherwise Xu Li may misunderstand that she is deliberately trying to please him.

    Since the meeting has ended, the bosses have no reason to stay in Beijing - except, of course, the boss of Beijing Yulin.

    Pei Wei is also preparing to rush back to Yunjia that day, because the concentration of the first team is about to begin. He needs to discuss with Wenger what types of players need to be introduced in the new season, and there are many players in the first team who are not suitable for playing in League B.  , these people need to be cleared out.

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei is ruthless, the world of football is like this.

    He said hello to Mr. Zhou and made an appointment to discuss Feng Gang's transfer in Wuhan in a few days. Then he returned to Yunjia. Two days after he returned to Yunjia, Wenger also ended his  Tour life and begin to fulfill the responsibilities of a coach.

    ?Obviously, Wenger has not only been visiting the beautiful scenery of China during the past period, he has also reviewed the tactics and selection of players for this season.

    ?Already have a preliminary plan.

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    "Based on the current members of our team, I think the four-three-three formation is more suitable." As soon as he saw Pei Wei, Wenger said straight to the point: "Not to mention the four defenders, Ballack is enough to become the core.  He should be the midfield commander in our formation. I think he should take on this responsibility in the middle of the midfield and become a core link between the front and back.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded in agreement. In fact, after Ballack became famous, there was no precise definition of his position. Let's say he is a midfielder. His defensive ability is also very strong and he can often return to the penalty area to help defend. He said  He is a defensive midfielder, and his offensive ability is very good. Players similar to him include Lampard, Gerrard and others. It seems that the middle of the midfield is the most suitable position for him and the best position for him.  location of ability.

    "In this way, a purely defensive player must be placed behind him. Last year, both of your midfielders were not ideal. It would be great if we could find a midfielder with excellent defensive ability, sufficient physical strength and running ability.  ¡±

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly, Wenger said it easily, but a defensive midfielder like this will have a place in any team. No matter how strong the team is, they will not refuse a midfielder, just like AC Milan's addition  Tuso, Real Madrid's Makelele It is estimated that it is difficult to find such players in China. The Chinese international Li Gang, who is still in the Brazilian Powerball team, may be a good choice, but he is only a child now.

    " If it really doesn't work, Wang Yingjie from last year can also be promoted. This player is 28 years old this year and is in his prime. Although his skills are rough, his physical fitness is particularly good. It should be enough for Class B.

    "No. 22 in your team is very skilled, very outstanding. I want to give him the remaining position in the three-man midfield." Wenger obviously also admires Nie Fei: "Behind him, there is Ballack and a defensive back.  With his waist, he can use all his offensive talents, and Ballack will also be very threatening when the time comes."

    Pei Wei nodded. Nie Fei's skills are indeed outstanding in China. Although he has not experienced the fierce professional league baptism, the degree of professionalism in the Chinese Football League is not high now, especially when the competition is not too fierce.  In the fierce A-B, Nie Fei's skills should have a lot of room to display.

    Especially under Wenger who is good at training young players Pei Wei has already begun to look forward to the day when Nie Fei becomes the core of the Chinese team's midfield.

    "On the forward line, Tony will be a beacon in the penalty area, although his scoring ability is relatively poor (don't doubt this, in fact, in the five years from 1994 to 1999, Tony, who played in Serie C and Serie B, played in a  The number of goals in a season has never exceeded ten. Even after joining Brescia, he failed to reach double-digit goals in a season with Baggio. It was not until he joined Palermo that he gradually  He has grown into a prolific shooter and finally made a splash in Florence), but his height and ability to hold the ball with his back are enough to make all opponents fear him, so he will be the best candidate to be at the front to attract the opponent's defensive firepower.  Next to him, I need a shooter hidden behind him, a shooter with a keen sense of smell in front of the goal. I did not find such a forward in the Tianyu team, so I think you need to find such a forward in China.  "

      Pei Wei continued to smile bitterly. Wenger's task was really not light, but the scorer was okay. As long as he was willing to look for it, he should be able to find him if he paid a little more.

    "Both the midfielder and the forward are players who are used to attacking in the middle, so in addition to the two forwards, I will also arrange a forward who is fast and good at breaking and passing the ball from the wing. Your No. 10 (Ayling) last year  ) is not bad, No. 11 (Wujiang) is also okay. With these two, you don¡¯t need to buy anyone at this position. Of course, if you can find a better player than them, I will be happy to accept it.  "Wenger continued to make his demands.

    Pei Wei nodded repeatedly, that¡¯s good.

    "On the defense line, the two central defenders who played the main role last year and the goalkeeper were pretty good and could barely be used, but the strength of the full-backs is a bit worse. In my formation, the two can play up and down.  A full-back who assists is very important. The current two are not qualified. If I can find such a full-back, then I will definitely be able to win the A-B championship this season!" Wenger said with confidence.

    "A forward with strong scoring ability, a defensive midfielder with good physical strength and active running, and two full-backs with strong assist ability." Wenger looked at Pei Wei and strengthened his tone: "I know it may be difficult, but this  Four people, you have to find at least two! It would be better if you can find four people.¡±

    Full back?  Pei Wei cursed in his stomach, where can I find two full-backs who can go up and down and have excellent assist abilities?  Now China's football philosophy is still stuck in the 1970s. The forward is the forward and the defender is the defender. There are only a handful of full-backs who can assist. It seems that this is the biggest problem.

    "I will try my best." Pei Wei said to Wenger with a sad face.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 60 Coming and Leaving (Part 1)

    "When the boss opens his mouth, the employees run away and break their legs."

    For Pei Wei, who is currently busy preparing for transfer matters, if Wenger opens his mouth, he will break his legs - but he should be the boss, why does he, the boss, break his legs if his employees open his mouth?

    What kind of world is this? Pei Wei sighed.

    Sighing, Pei Wei also knew that he could only do this now. Although foreign clubs have dedicated managers to take charge of such tasks as introducing players, as mentioned before, Tianyu Club is currently lacking  There are professional managers, and there are no good scouts. Before Li Qiang recruits professionals from Europe, this kind of thing still depends on the boss Pei Wei.

    Although there are many so-called agents in China, Pei Wei simply does not believe in these sneaky guys who specialize in shady actions. In his opinion, there are many places where Chinese football is not professional enough. Agents  Human beings are one of them.

    Pei Wei first went to Wuhan to finalize Feng Gang's contract in advance. Feng Gang had a very comfortable life with the Tianyu team last year, so he happily signed the contract. After paying the transfer fee of 200,000 yuan and  After paying a signing fee of 20,000 yuan, Feng Gang officially became a member of Yunjia Tianyu.

    However, there were some problems with the transfers of Chu Biao and Huang Yuan. Pei Wei wanted to keep these two players. Although their positions conflicted with the two foreign players Tony and Ballack, in Wenger's view  , their experience is more than enough to serve as a substitute, which can also increase the thickness of Yunjia Tianyu's bench. However, Chu Biao and Huang Yuan's old clubs were not in good condition last year. Shuzhong Tianfu was sixth last year, but their offensive power  But it's not that strong. It really needs a national team forward like Chu Biao to hold up the sky of Sichuan football. Huang Yuan's club Jiangsu team is even worse. It was relegated from the bottom last year. It needs a midfield commander like Huang Yuan even more.  , so the two bosses resolutely rejected Pei Wei's purchase request, and Pei Wei had no choice but to give up.

    After finding all the members of the twenty-four teams in this year's A, A and B, Pei Wei combined his memories of his previous life to determine several targets. However, he still could not find the strong defensive midfielder Wenger requested.  As for the solution, not only Yunjia Tianyu, but also the Chinese national team can't find a strong back who can straighten their backs, but forward and full-back Pei Wei already have candidates in mind.

    After determining the target, Pei Wei got on the plane flying south.

    His destination is Foshan, Guangdong.

    On the plane, he kept thinking about the information he wanted about the striker.

    "Yi Xiaofeng, 27 years old, 1.82 meters tall and 78 kilograms in weight, is the main forward of the second-division Foshan team. He played five games in the southern division group stage last year and scored four goals. Unfortunately, the Foshan team is not strong.  Not good, he went home in the group stage. Technical characteristics: strong ability to grab points, quick start, and good heading ability. The disadvantage is that he is relatively thin and afraid of close defense. "

    However, in Pei Wei's memory, he was deeply impressed by this guy with a strange name.

    This is a very strange forward. He has never played in the top league and has never been selected for the national team. However, in 1996, his reputation was very loud across the country, and there were quite high calls for the national team to  He was selected to participate in the Asian Cup that year.

    There is no other reason, just because in the A-B League in 1996, this guy scored 18 goals in 22 games like a convulsion, making the Foshan team that was only promoted to A-B that year almost create a record.  The status of the newly promoted team directly led to the miracle of A's success. Although they finished third with a difference of two points in the end, everyone knows that without Yi Xiaofeng, Foshan would be a mid-range team at best.  The 18 goals Yi Xiaofeng scored this season also made him create an unreachable record in the history of League A and B. At least before the year Pei Wei was reincarnated, no one could score in League A and B.  to break this record.

    Although it was just a flash in the pan, and although Yi Xiaofeng never scored more than ten goals in a season for the rest of his career, the glory of this season alone was enough for him to leave a strong mark in the history of Chinese football.  Pen.

    Pei Wei believes that if Yi Xiaofeng can come to the Tianyu team, his number of goals may be increased. With Tony's cover, and Ballack and Nie Fei delivering cannonballs in the midfield, he will have more opportunities.  Much more.

    And Wenger is not only good at coaching young players, but also good at coaching veterans. I believe that under Wenger's guidance, he will no longer be a shooting star.

    The negotiations with the Foshan team went very smoothly. As a second-tier team, they could hardly keep their players. What's more, Pei Wei also offered a transfer fee of 150,000 yuan - which is absolutely a sky-high price among second-tier players.  Well, you have to know that a few days ago, a club in the south bought a national team main forward and a national team main midfielder for a total ofThe fee is only 650,000.

    Moreover, Pei Wei also promised to rent out two players to the Foshan team for a loan fee of 10,000 yuan a year. Although they are substitutes, it is worthwhile to rent them out for only this amount of money, as players of last year's second-division championship team.  of.

    After letting Yi Xiaofeng report directly to the Tianyu team, Pei Wei rushed to his next destination, the northern coastal city of Dalian.

    Dalian team was the champion of League A last year. It is difficult for a small team like Yunjia Tianyu, which has just entered League B, to get involved with a championship team like Dalian.

    But before Pei Wei started playing football, he had an acquaintance with Mr. Wang, the current boss of the Dalian team. Both of them are chairman of a large group. Although there is no intersection between them, there is still a connection between them.  In 1992, when Hainan's real estate development was booming, Mr. Wang's group once thought about developing there. However, after seeing Pei Wei's remarks in the newspaper, Mr. Wang's Oriental Group hesitated. Therefore,  He also escaped with his life, so there is still a bit of a personal relationship between the two.

    So Pei Wei did not contact Dalian Oriental Club, but directly approached Mr. Wang through his personal relationship.

    His goal is a young man who will be called China's number one star in the future, a player who has carved out a niche for himself even in Europe, the first Chinese player to score in two major European Cups, a ten-year-old  A genius who was selected to play the main role in the national team at the age of nine.

    Now, he is just a player on the second team of the Chinese champion Dalian team.

    ps: I drank too much uh

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 61 Coming and Leaving (Part 2)

    "Old Wang, it's me, Pei Wei." After arriving in Dalian, Pei Wei immediately dialed Mr. Wang's phone number. After the call was connected, Pei Wei said feebly into the phone.

    "Hey, it's Mr. Pei. What's going on? Do you have anything to do with me, Mr. Wang?" Mr. Wang on the other end of the phone was happy. He probably knew why Pei Wei was calling at this time, and he didn't pay too much attention to it.  , as long as Pei Wei doesn't make any excessive demands, he can usually meet them. After all, Pei Wei called at this time just because he might want to get a few players from the talented Dalian team, and the Dalian team has nothing else.  Dare to say, there are definitely good players coming one after another, and how much appetite can Yunjia Tianyu, an A-B club, have?

    What's more, he owed Pei Wei a favor regarding the Hainan real estate boom. Taking this opportunity to pay it off also took away a little worry from him. Favors owed in business are the most difficult to repay.

    "What else can happen? I need your help, Mr. Wang." Pei Wei sighed: "There are so many good players in the Dalian team, but my Tianyu is just a bad player now. How about, can you send some to you that you can't use?"  A player? If you catch him, it will be a life-saving straw for me."

    "I guess that's what happened. You, Mr. Pei, really don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Let's do it this way. We don't have to say anything to outsiders. Except for a few international players in the Dalian team, you can choose the other players as you please!  As long as there are no more than three people, I can still do this." After hearing that Pei Wei was really here for this matter, Mr. Wang said generously.

    "Then I'd like to thank you first, Mr. Wang!" Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. With this sentence, it would be easier to handle: "I'm not a person who doesn't know how to advance and retreat. I don't want any of your main lineup or main substitutes last year, and those who often  The men who join the national team may not be willing to come to my small temple of Class B Let's do this, I will pick two people from your substitutes and the second team. You must agree to this request, and it must be a purchase.  No, I¡¯m not just playing this year.¡±

    "That's no problem." Mr. Wang agreed. He was relieved when he heard Pei Wei's words. If Pei Wei really poached three of his main non-national players, then he really didn't know how to tell the fans.  The coach and the club explained that since they are only selecting two people from the substitutes and the second team, there will be no problem.

    But this Pei Wei is also very smart. It can be said that except for the Liaoning team, which has won the top ten championships, no team in the country can compare with Dalian in terms of reserve strength. Any young person in the second-tier team may be able to play in the future.  Become a famous star - of course, that is only "possible".

    Using two "possibilities" to return a favor, this business has been done before.

    It should be a win-win deal. The Dalian team has received some financial rewards, Mr. Wang himself has returned the favor, and Pei Wei's Yunjia Tianyu has also strengthened its strength. At least, the possibility of relegation has been greatly reduced.

    After closing the phone, Mr. Wang thought happily.

    But when he saw Pei Wei the next day and saw the names of the two players handed over by Pei Wei, his good mood immediately disappeared.

    "Sun Chenghai? Wan Peng? You are really discerning." Mr. Wang held this thin piece of paper in his hand, but it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and his hands began to tremble slightly.

    "No way?" Pei Wei pretended to be surprised. Originally, he only planned to hire Sun Chenghai, but now that Mr. Wang spoke up, he was not polite and also recruited Wanpeng, the future main striker of Dalian.  Come over, Wenger will never delay them anyway.

    "Besides, after Wanpeng became famous at a young age, he did not develop much later. If he is well-trained by Wenger, he might be able to surpass the Wanpeng he knows.

    "These two are both players from your Dalian second team. They didn't even make it to the first team last year. I didn't recruit your main players." Pei Wei said with a little displeasure.

    "Sun Chenghai is a person that the coaches of our club value very much. He will be transferred to the first team this year! Wan Peng is also the top scorer of the second team. They are likely to be the main force of the first team in the future! Tell me, you  Why did you choose these two people?" This time it was Mr. Wang's turn to sigh.

    Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders, there was no need to answer this question.

    "Tell me, if I agree to transfer these two players to you, how will I explain to the coaches? How will I explain to the fans?" Mr. Wang continued to sigh.

    Pei Wei's face suddenly changed: "Mr. Wang, I don't want to say this but don't forget, just yesterday, you said to me personally, 'Except for a few international players, everyone else can be chosen at will!' But I  I didn¡¯t do that! When I said I only wanted two second-tier players, you said, ¡®That¡¯s no problem.¡¯¡± Pei Wei waved his hands."Now I have indeed fulfilled my promise and only hired two second-line players but now you are telling me that I can't explain it to the coach!"

    Mr. Wang raised his eyebrows, and there was a bit of anger on his face!

    But he quickly suppressed his emotions and said slowly: "In this case, can you replace two people? Our other players are also very good"

    "I'm sorry, I won't change it!" Pei Wei interrupted him and said quickly: "If you said yesterday that we can't have these two people, then I will never say so today! But now, I have  I will not change my words after bringing up these two people who are not in conflict with our agreement yesterday! Although the agreement between us is only verbal, for people like us, spitting is a trap!"

    Pei Wei said this just to block Mr. Wang¡¯s mouth in advance so that he could not destroy the agreement that had no legal effect. What he said later was a faint threat to Mr. Wang, don¡¯t make me angry!

    You know, although Pei Wei is no longer the boss of Tianhua Group, he still plays a pivotal role in this group!  Not to mention that he also carries the titles of deputy to the National People's Congress and member of the Yunjia Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference!

    Mr. Wang doesn¡¯t want to offend people like Pei Wei. Even if he is not afraid, there is no need!

    Seeing that Mr. Wang was beginning to hesitate, Pei Wei immediately struck while the iron was hot: "Of course, I won't let you suffer financially. The two of us have bundled the price for a total transfer fee of 350,000! I think you also know that this year's transfer  The market price, the two absolute main players of the national team together only cost Guangdong Hongda 650,000 transfer fees! Fans will definitely not have any objections to the fact that two young players can be sold at this price. As for the coach  " Pei Wei smiled proudly: "In the eyes of people like us, will the coach cause too much trouble? "

    "Okay! I promise you!" Mr. Wang finally made up his mind to transfer these two possible "stars of hope."

    Pei Wei breathed out a sigh of relief.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 62 Coming and Leaving (Part 2)

    Two days later, Mr. Wang signed the contract that he later regretted the most.

    Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng were originally reluctant to leave Dalian, the championship team, to join Yunjia Tianyu, the new Class A B team, but Pei Wei's words dispelled their concerns.

    "You are still young. Xiao Sun is only 18 years old this year. Xiao Wan, you are only 17 years old this year, right? Think about it, even if you can enter the first team of Dalian, can you play the main role? Everyone in the championship team is a champion.  Players, no matter how outstanding you are, you probably can't squeeze out those national-level stars to get the main position, right? What you need now is competition, what you need is to continue to train yourself in real professional games In the Dalian team  Here, you won't have many opportunities to get training, but in Yunjia Tianyu, you will have many such opportunities!" Pei Wei used his eloquent tongue to constantly seduce these two young players who were not experienced in the world:  "I can promise that as long as you train hard, the main position will definitely be yours! When there are games to play, you will grow rapidly!"

    What finally impressed Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng was another clause that Pei Wei added to the contract: "If the Yunjia Tianyu team fails to reach the A-level at the end of this season, and you want to leave, I will definitely let you go! I can guarantee that  , As long as you can last one year in League B, you will definitely be on the stage of the top league in the country!"

    Pei Wei relaxed the conditions to such an extent that Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng had nothing to say. Mr. Wang was also very happy after learning about the terms. If Yunjia Tianyu really didn't rush to Class A, then he made up his mind  , will definitely bring these two young players back to Dalian as soon as possible.

    Pei Wei was also snickering. He was already full of confidence in the current Yunjia Tianyu team. If there are two future world superstars such as Ballack and Tony, as well as future national team members such as Sun Chenghai and Wanpeng, they still can't get out of the A-B team.  If he breaks out, then Pei Wei really doesn't need to start this club.

    What¡¯s more, they will be led by Arsene Wenger, who will be the premier coach in the Premier League and even the world in the future. Unless Wenger is a guy with a false reputation, there is no reason why he cannot lead this promising team to achieve good results.

    Two of the four candidates given by Wenger have been completed, and they have also paired up with Wan Peng, an absolutely good substitute in the forward line. Apart from the fact that there is no good candidate for the defensive midfielder, the only position that needs to be filled is a left back.  .

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    For the candidate for this position, Pei Wei has set his sights on Shanghai.

    He has a big appetite, and he still looks down upon ordinary full-backs. His goal this time is to play alongside Sun Chenghai in the future, Wu Jiying, the best left-back in China, who is currently playing as a substitute forward in Shanghai.

    However, the negotiations with Shanghai were not smooth.

    In fact, Pei Wei was lucky enough to be able to win these two promising young players from the Dalian team. Under normal circumstances, Yunjia Tianyu's ability to appeal to the new team would not be able to complete this player transaction.  , was able to sign Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng, firstly because Mr. Wang owed Pei Wei a favor, and he overstated his words at the beginning, and secondly because Mr. Wang was not able to tell whether these two young players were really capable.  Definitely, the third reason is because Pei Wei offered a price that was enough to make Dalian excited, and the fourth reason is that Pei Wei captured the young players' desire to play the game.

    But in Shanghai, Pei Wei does not have any of these conditions.

    Pei Wei, the general manager of Shanghai, did not know Yu at all and had no dealings with him. Although the Wu Jiying he was interested in was only a substitute forward, he was an important member of the Shanghai team's substitute lineup.  Coach Xu, who has always been strict, appreciates his "fighting hard" style. More importantly, Wu Jiying is 21 years old this year and has played for the Shanghai first team for a year. He is also a member of the Chinese Olympic team.  What is needed now is to get his attention in the eyes of the head coach of the Olympic team, instead of going to Class B where no one pays attention.

    Pei Wei tried hard to argue, but Mr. Yu just refused to let him go. Shanghai invested a lot this year in the hope of being able to compete for the championship. There was no reason to let go of a main substitute unless there were too many people. What's more, Pei Wei had too many players in his hands.  There are no chips to exchange for.

    "Thenhow about a loan? A one-year loan. You guys can't play as the main force anyway. Why don't you put him in Class A and B to get some training? Next year, this player will still be from Shanghai. How about it?"

    With no other choice, Pei Wei came up with this proposal that he had not considered.

    Pei Wei is not willing to rent a player if it is not very necessary. He has always believed that if a player does not fully belong to the club, he will inevitably be half-hearted. What he needs is only a player who serves the club wholeheartedly.

    But now, players like Wu Jiying are indeed important to the club.?It is very much needed, and I can accept it on loan for a season.

    Mr. Yu hesitated for a moment and promised Pei Wei, "Let's talk tomorrow."

    The next day, when Pei Wei contacted President Yu again, the other party agreed to his loan request, but added a clause: "If the Shanghai team needs it, the loan contract can be terminated early during the middle of the season.  "

    Pei Wei was very dissatisfied with this clause, but the other party insisted on this point. In desperation, Pei Wei had to agree to this clause.

    At this point, Wenger¡¯s goal for Pei Wei has gradually been completed, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main lineup for next season has basically emerged.

    The goalkeeper is Xiao Fei, the substitute is Wei Jie, the four defenders Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiying, Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng, the midfielders Wang Yingjie, Barak and Niefei, and the forwards Aylin, Yi Xiaofeng and Tony. Wanpeng's skills are very comprehensive and can  As a universal glue substitute in the forward line.

    There were originally twenty-three members of the Yunjia Tianyu team. Last year, after Xiao Fei joined in, the number became twenty-four. This year, Pei Wei introduced two foreign players and four domestic players in one go. Although Chu Biao and Huang Yuan both  has left, but the first team members of the Yunjia Tianyu team have reached 28. Such a large personnel composition is obviously a bit bloated. After all, there are no more than 30 games in the league and the FA Cup in a season. So many people must be  There are many people who cannot play in the game, which will have an impact on the unity of the team.

    So after returning to Yunjia City, Pei Wei put four players on the transfer list in one breath, and at the same time assigned the two top second-team players to the second team. The Yunjia Tianyu team, which had drastically slimmed down, only had 20 players left.  Two players are just enough to play internal training matches.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 63 Spring Festival

    Time flies by so fast, another month has passed in the blink of an eye, and more than half a month has passed since the Tianyu team¡¯s training camp.

    Pei Wei and Wenger spent the Spring Festival together. Pei Wei was originally a loner, and Wenger and the others had just come to China and were unfamiliar with the place. During this period, the players had three days of vacation, and Wenger and the others had nothing to do.  But when he did, Pei Wei simply invited Wenger and his wife, the nutritionist, and Ballack and Tony to come to his home, and the six of them had a lively Spring Festival.

    Speaking of this nutritionist named Yourcenar, he is really a wonderful person. On the first day he took office at Yunjia Tianyu Club, he ran to the club canteen and was almost chased to death by the master chef with a kitchen knife.  When he came out, it turned out that after reading the menu in the canteen, he thought that the nutritional combination was completely unqualified. At first, the chef didn't know what he was talking about. After hearing what the translator said, he immediately became furious. If the people next to him hadn't tried to stop him, Yun Yun would have  A murderous crime is about to occur in Jiatianyu Club.

    "I, Lao Kang, have been a chef for more than 20 years, and no one has ever said that the food I cook is not nutritious!" The frustrated chef Lao Kang broke into Pei Wei's office with a kitchen knife and bluffed Pei Wei.  For a moment, he thought it was a knife-wielding robber who rushed in: "Today, a foreign devil came into my kitchen and insulted me! Mr. Pei, you have to give me an explanation for this!"

    Pei Wei persuaded Master Kang to put down the kitchen knife and asked him about the situation.

    "Master Kong, your cooking skills are beyond praise! There are dozens of people in our club, who wouldn't give a thumbs up after eating your cooking? But we have to be scientific, right? Here we are  In terms of aspects, Europe is much more advanced than us. Although all European dishes combined are not as delicious as our Chinese food, for athletes, eating Chinese food regularly will increase fat. Do you think it is the same as Yourena?  Mr. Er sat down and had a chat. The recipes he brought were strictly based on the physiological conditions of the athletes. They can make the players better physically fit and recover faster. You can just follow the recipes he formulated. I  I believe that with your cooking skills, the food you make will be very delicious! ¡±

    Finally, Pei Wei added: "In the future, we can divide players into players and staff. Aren't we still able to taste your unique skills? In addition, Yourcenar is not a player. He also wants to eat with us."  Yes, when the time comes, use the delicious dishes you cook to show him how great our Chinese cuisine is!¡±

    Master Kang finally calmed down and resumed his normal work, but he still didn't look good when he saw Yourcenar.

    As for Yourcenar, although he criticized Chinese food as not being nutritionally sound, he ate with great enthusiasm. For example, today, almost a quarter of the table full of Chinese and French food was from him.  One person killed more than two big men, Barak and Tony, and all he ate was Chinese food. He was disdainful of his own country's cuisine and had absolutely no French elegance and romance.

    "Yourcenar, I really didn't expect that a nutrition expert like you would be so fond of eating Chinese food that is not suitable for athletes." Pei Wei looked amused and teased.

    "Nonono." Yourcenar wiped his mouth: "Chinese food is indeed not suitable for athletes to eat often, because it contains too much MSG and things that increase fat. In fact, it is not only Chinese food, but also French food.  , Athletes are not ordinary people, so they cannot eat what ordinary people eat, and must strictly follow nutritional recipes But, I am an ordinary person."

    These words made everyone laugh. This Yourcenar, I am afraid that only his sense of humor can make people think that he is a Frenchman.

    Pei Wei smiled and turned to Ballack and Tony. It is not uncommon for the boss to bring players home for dinner, but it is still quite rare in China. However, as a boss, it is also okay to show concern for two players from abroad.  It should be, at least no one in the club felt jealous of Ballack and Tony because of this incident.

    "How are you doing, Michael and Luca? Are you still used to eating?"

    Ballack is a typical German character, mechanical and serious: "It's very good, boss, but it would be better if there were more sauerkraut and wax sausage."

    Tony added: "It's better to add some pizza and pasta."

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed happily and slapped the shoulders of the two big men who were a head taller than him: "I knew you would say this, just wait!" Then he ran into the kitchen.

    After a while, Pei Wei ran in with two large plates, one full of macaroni, and another with sauerkraut, sausage and pizza: "This is our staple food today. I miss you."  Maybe I¡¯m not used to eating rice!¡±While talking to Pei Wei, he used serving chopsticks to put a lot of macaroni on the plates in front of everyone: "For us Chinese, the Spring Festival is a day to go home. No matter where you are, as long as you can make it back,  We Chinese will go home to celebrate the holidays with our families. You can¡¯t go back today, so I prepared dishes from your hometown. Of course, I ordered them in a Western restaurant, so the taste may not be so authentic.¡±

    Seeing the grateful expressions on Barak and Tony¡¯s faces, Pei Wei was very satisfied.

    People are always a little fragile in a foreign country, especially during this joyous Spring Festival. Although foreigners do not know the importance of the Spring Festival to the Chinese, the atmosphere on the street today is enough to evoke the inner feelings of any strong man.  A little bit of tenderness. At this time, Pei Wei just showed some concern, which was enough to make these two players feel more attached to the club.

    It sounds boring to say, but Pei Wei is not just for this. After all, they are working for you, so you should care about them. It¡¯s just some traditional German and Italian food, and it¡¯s not that strenuous. Pei Wei just hopes that Barak and Tony can  Developing a sense of "home" towards the club is beneficial both for them personally and for the team as a whole.

    "We Chinese have an old saying that we are destined to meet each other thousands of miles away. We are from different countries, but we have become colleagues in the same club. This at least shows that we are destined." Pei Wei said in French, Wenger  Then he took on the task of temporary translation, constantly translating to Barak and Tony: "So, let's have a drink! This is China, and Yunjia Tianyu Club welcomes you!"

    "cheers!"

    Six people raised their wine glasses at the same time. At this time, the clock rang at midnight, and the roar of firecrackers began to be heard from everywhere.

    PS: This is a transitional chapter, I hope you won¡¯t find it boring.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 64 The arrival of the league

    It's April.

    After a break of more than five months, the National Football Professional League has resumed the war. Last year's excellent results attracted businessmen. The huge amount of capital injection allowed the entire league to develop rapidly. They were attracted by the excitement of last year's league.  Fans have begun to have greater interest in watching football live.

    Even Yunjia, a medium-sized city, is no exception. Although it is only a B-level league, Yunjia fans who are good at football have already started buying tickets as early as when the tickets started to be issued. The 5,000 ticket package launched by Tianyu Club was  Sweeping them all away, a considerable part of them were bought by reputable people. Pei Wei was very strict when it came to game tickets. No one could ask for them. If you want to watch the game, you can spend money to buy tickets. Apart from leaving them for club personnel,  Except for tickets, all other tickets are publicly sold through the ticket office, and each person is limited to two tickets, which minimizes the possibility of scalpers appearing.

    After the reconstruction of the North Bay Stadium during this period, 5,000 seats were added, the stadium capacity was expanded to 30,000 seats, and the stands were reinforced. However, the quality of this stadium built during the founding of the People's Republic of China was good enough.  There isn't much of a problem in terms of safety.

    The price of the package is 380 yuan. Based on this calculation, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s income from these 5,000 package tickets alone has reached 1.9 million. Although the price may be a bit high, people who buy the package  Basically, they are all people with a higher standard of living in Yunjia City, and all the ticket packages are the A-tickets in the best position. The A-ticket is 40 yuan per ticket, and there are eleven home games throughout the year. In fact,  The package ticket is also much cheaper. In Pei Wei's mind, the fans who are targeted at Ticket A are the kind of fans who have a relatively rich net worth.

    There are 30,000 seats, of which only 7,000 are for A tickets. The rest are for 10,000 B tickets and 10,000 C tickets. The prices are 20 yuan and 10 yuan respectively. I believe that ordinary working-class families can also afford this price.  It is affordable. At the same time, Tianyu Club also launched a student ticket for five yuan each. Students with their own student ID can buy the qualification to watch the game at a very cheap price.

    In terms of ticket revenue, if the tickets can be basically sold out, Pei Wei is expected to earn close to 5 million yuan in ticket revenue in the league alone - of course, this is based on the fact that the tickets can be basically sold out.  Down.

    To achieve this goal, the team must meet two conditions. First, it must be able to win, and second, it must play well.

    The advertisements on the front and back were also sold. The advertisement on the front was sold to Tianhua Group, and the advertisement on the back was sold to another company in the city. From this aspect, Yunjia Tianyu had an income of 2 million yuan.  , although relatively low, Pei Wei is confident that the income from jersey advertising will increase several times in the next few years.

    In terms of broadcasting fees, Pei Wei has no plans to gain income from this area this year. The results of the negotiations with Yunjia TV Station also prove this. Yunjia TV Station is only willing to pay a symbolic 50,000 yuan to Tianyu Club for the broadcasting rights. This is still  Because the municipal party committee regards Tianyu Club as a symbol of the city's spiritual civilization construction, otherwise Yunjia TV would still want Tianyu Club to pay for the TV station to broadcast it.

    Pei Wei agreed to this request, which would seem extremely absurd in later generations, without saying a word, but he had one condition: the contract was only for one year, and the broadcast rights for next year would be signed separately.

    The other party agreed to this. In their opinion, the only broadcast partner Tianyu Club can find is themselves. Even if they only sign for one year, they will still have to cooperate with Yunjia TV next year.

    After signing the contract, Pei Wei thought fiercely in his heart, Damn it, I will let you earn for one year this year, and see if I squeeze all the marrow out of your bones next year!

    Next year, I will take the initiative!

    ?******************************************

    This year¡¯s League A and B is very special. For the first time, the league cycle system is implemented. At the same time, the conditions are also very harsh. There are two indicators for promotion, but there are as many as four indicators for relegation!

    In other words, after this year's league ends, only half of the teams that can stay in Class A and B are left. Of the other half, two will go to heaven and four will go to hell.

    With four relegation places - accounting for one-third of the total number of teams, this year's league will definitely be quite cruel.

    In terms of promotion, the two teams in Guangdong have deep pockets. They have introduced many well-known players from China this year. They are known as the two biggest favorites to be promoted to A this year. Jiangsu and Shenyang were downgraded from A last year.  The two teams were also the top teams last year. The skinny camel was bigger than the horse, and they were also very optimistic.

    And the new team Yunjia Tianyu is regarded as the favorite to be relegated.

    A very well-known professional football newspaper in China commented on this year's top teams in League B: "Guangzhou andShenzhen is undoubtedly the two most popular candidates for promotion to the A-B this year. With abundant funds and Guangdong, which is one of the regions with the best football reserves in China, they already have all the conditions for success, plus several outstanding players.  The prospect of joining domestic players is the most promising.  As teams that were downgraded from Class A last year, Jiangsu and Shenyang must maintain their dignity. Of course, the strength that cannot be ignored is the old and strong Wuhan team. They were only one step away from reaching the top spot last year and retained them this year.  All the main players have also introduced several capable players. Stability is their biggest advantage.  "

    When talking about the Yunjia Tianyu team, the newspaper said this: "Last year's second division champion Yunjia Tianyu team is also worthy of people's attention this year. They introduced two young foreign players from Europe early.  , at the same time, after the meritorious head coach Hua ** resigned, the Yunjia Tianyu team unexpectedly chose French coach Wenger as their head coach. From a resume point of view, this coach Wenger can be said to be one of the football coaches who have landed in China so far.  The most famous one, he once led Ligue 1 Monaco to win the Ligue 1 championship in 1988. He also served as the head coach of the French national team for a while. Tianyu Club was also the first Chinese football club to hire a foreign coach.  Although the club of the head coach has such amazing moves, they still have shortcomings after being established for only one year. The team members are basically made up of young people. Although Wu Jiying, a member of the National Olympics team, was loaned from Shanghai.  , and two young players under the age of 20 were transferred from Dalian, but the biggest goal in front of them is to work hard to stay in the ranks of the first-class team"

    After reading the newspaper, Pei Wei was not angry, but called his assistant Xiao Zhao.

    "Find a filing cabinet to store this newspaper properly. Don't lose it."

    "ah?"

    The young assistant thought the boss was angry and confused.

    "After this season is over, we will take this newspaper to this newspaper office." Pei Wei smiled slightly: "I think their faces will be very exciting then."

    PS: There are a lot of essences this week, more than 200, but I used more than 100 at noon

    Thank you all for your votes. The more votes and clicks you have, the more essence you will get. Lao Guo will not be stingy with the essence, haha.

    In addition, some friends mentioned the issue of speed. Fans who have been following "Chinese Football King" should know that Lao Guo has never been a prolific writer, because Lao Guo usually has to go to work and take his children to kindergarten, so he uses it to write  I really don¡¯t have enough time to write the book. If I hadn¡¯t saved some manuscripts, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to update it on time for more than a month. In addition, writing about such a big league, it would be impossible to write it freely. After all, Lao Guo  We have to be responsible for everyone. Besides, wouldn¡¯t it be better if the water always flows?  Haha, Lao Guo will try his best to ensure that there are updates every day. Anyway, I won¡¯t keep everyone waiting in vain.

    Finally, I would like to thank my friends who enthusiastically posted book reviews and voted enthusiastically. Your support is my biggest motivation to continue writing.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 65 Contempt

    That newspaper is not optimistic about Yunjia Tianyu. It is not unreasonable. Judging from the composition of the personnel, the current Yunjia Tianyu seems to be even worse than last year. Last year, although Yunjia Tianyu was put together by a temporary team  It is composed of players, but there are still three main players at the national level, and this year only Feng Gang is left. The departure of two well-known domestic players, Huang Yuan and Chu Biao, is definitely a big blow to the strength of the Tianyu team.  losses, but only two Dalian second-tier players, a second-tier forward and two foreign players whose strength is unknown were introduced. After the Beijing team consecutively defeated AC Milan and Sampdoria, two Serie A giants, last year  After that, the self-confidence of Chinese fans has grown to the extreme. Foreign players are just that, they may not be better than our own players, not to mention that these two foreign players are still so young.

    Among the players I want to talk about, Wu Jiying is a little famous, but can you expect a loaned player to play so hard?

    In terms of players, perhaps their only advantage is that they are young and have good physical strength. In the physical fitness test held by the Football Association, most of Yunjia Tianyu's players successfully passed the physical test. Feng Gang and Yi Xiaofeng, who have the biggest physical difficulties, also  They successfully passed the switchback run, which allowed them to compete in the next game with a full team.

    This is thanks to their nutritionist Yourcenar. Pei Wei did not expect that he was also a physical fitness expert. When Pei Wei told Wenger that he needed to spend part of his training time to develop physical fitness, Yourcenar was beside him.  When asked what the physical test was measuring, Pei Wei told him that he gave him a training menu the next day and said confidently: "There is no need to do more physical training during this period, just the same as usual."  , isn¡¯t there still half a month of spring training before the physical test? During that time, follow the contents on this list, and I¡¯m sure there will be no problem!¡±

    Pei Wei glanced at Wenger doubtfully, and Wenger smiled: "Do as he says. He is an expert in this regard."

    Pei Wei had no choice but to agree to the proposal with trepidation, but he was still worried that every player in the Tianyu team is very important now, especially the main lineup. No matter who fails to pass the physical test and cannot play, it will be a big problem.  Loss.

    However, the results proved that Yourcenar's training was indeed effective. Yunjia Tianyu's physical test results were among the best among the 24 first-class teams in the country, even compared with several well-known teams with good physical strength.

    After passing the physical test, the Tianyu team can finally prepare wholeheartedly for the upcoming League A and B.

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    The schedule is not favorable for Yunjia Tianyu. As a newly promoted team, Yunjia Tianyu cannot expect a good schedule in terms of schedule. Their first game is to challenge last year's A-A team Jiangsu away from home. At the beginning of this game  Before, almost everyone thought that the Yunjia Tianyu team would end badly. Even the Yunjia fans thought so. Their biggest hope was that the Tianyu team could bring a point from Jiangsu.

    No matter what, last year the two teams were still two levels apart. There was still a big difference between the Class B champions and the A-A relegated teams.

    Even their opponents think so.

    Huang Yuan, who returned to the Jiangsu team, is doing well. Last year's poor results made the boss increase investment, and Huang Yuan, who came back with a championship title, was appointed captain by the new head coach because the head coach  The coach believes that Huang Yuan is a blessed person and will definitely bring good luck to the Jiangsu team.

    Although this reason is somewhat ridiculous, no one raised any objection.

    The boss of the Jiangsu team attributed last year's relegation to "luck." In last year's physical test, the Jiangsu team suffered heavy losses. Most of the main lineup was unable to play in the first half of the league, which directly led to Jiangsu's failure in the eleven games in the first half of the year.  The team achieved the worst results of four draws and seven losses, ranking at the bottom. Although they won a precious victory in the second half after most of the main players returned, they still could not prevent the bad luck of being relegated.

    After Huang Yuan came back this year, the Jiangsu team, which was second only to the Wuhan team last year as a "big player with difficulty in physical testing", actually passed the physical test without fail. Although there were still several players who could not participate in the first half of the game, they were in the same predicament as last year.  In comparison, it's really like heaven and earth.

    The first league game is at home, and all the main players can play again. Winning a small newly promoted Yunjia Tianyu, isn¡¯t it easy to win?

    Winning the first home game and getting off to a good start will have immeasurable positive significance for the morale of the whole team and the attention of the fans. It just so happens that the previous opponents are not strong, and the only strongest opponent is Shenzhen.  Playing at your own home court, as long as you get this started, everything will be easy for the rest of the game!

    Jiangsu Canon¡¯s head coach began to have sweet dreams.??¡­

    However, he did not completely lose his vigilance, because he was not familiar with the Yunjia Tianyu team at all. If he hadn't won the second-division championship last year, who would know this prefecture-level team.

    ?? Which A-level team is not just such a treasured team from the same province, except of course Liaoning and Guangdong, who want to be known as "Southern Guangzhou and Northern Liaoning", the two places with the best football development in the country.

    To be on the safe side, the head coach of Jiangsu Canon found Huang Yuan, the captain who played for Yunjia Tianyu last year, and asked about some of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s situation.

    "Yunjia Tianyu's team has some characteristics." Huang Yuan said with a smile: "It was actually surprising that this team was able to break into Class B last year. Except for me, Chu Biao and Feng Gang, the rest  The players are all temporary promotions from the second team and substitutes who could not play the main role in the Yunjia City team before We were able to achieve such good results last year because the boss was willing to spend money and gave us the bonus.  I have never seen this before. The other thing is that the players have good physical strength and are willing to work hard. There are a few young players who are also very good, like Aylin, Nie Fei, and Xiao Fei, but Class B is a different kind of player.  Concept, these young people are still a bit immature.¡±

    Hearing this, the head coach was relieved. Judging from the composition of the personnel, Yunjia Tianyu was not as good as last year. Since last year was not good, there is no need to have a headache this year.

    ¡°Look at all the people they have introduced, second-team players, second-tier forwards, and two foreigners from Germany and Italy Is this the one who wants to compete with our Jiangsu team?  no way!

    ps: I just had dinner at my mother-in-law¡¯s house, and I resolutely refused my brother-in-law¡¯s invitation to stay and play cards. I came home and I would like to post this chapter for everyone. How about it? Are you very touched? :)

    It has been removed from the new book list. Lao Guo will also update it steadily in the future. I hope everyone will continue to support it.

    Finally, I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 66 Misunderstanding

    Nanjing, Wutaishan Stadium.

    Last year¡¯s relegation did not dampen the passion of Jiangsu fans. In the first A-B game, the attendance rate of the stadium, which can accommodate more than 19,000 people, exceeded 80%. The enthusiastic Nanjing fans cheered endlessly.

    Although the Wutaishan Stadium, built in the 1950s, was renovated in 1982, it still looks dilapidated today more than ten years later. The Yunjia Tianyu players who are now in the locker room feel this deeply, although the door is closed.  They were listening, but the noisy sound still unstoppably irritated their eardrums.

    This formation immediately made the young players a little overwhelmed. Except for Feng Gang and Wu Jiying, the other players had never experienced such a fanatical atmosphere. You know, most of them only participated last year.  It¡¯s just the second division league. Even the two foreign players Ballack and Tony only had a few thousand people to watch the games they participated in abroad. They had never played a game in front of more than 10,000 people!

    What¡¯s even worse is that all of these more than 10,000 people are home fans supporting the opposing team¡­

    Yunjia fans are not used to going out of town to support their home team. Maybe they will do so after experiencing several home games, but in today's Wutaishan Stadium, the number of Yunjia Tianyu fans is zero.

    Wenger yelled in his heart that something was wrong. He knew that these players who had not experienced any hardships had been suppressed by the opponent's fans from the beginning. If they did not get rid of this negative emotion quickly, then this game would not be very good.  wonderful.

    But Wenger suffers from the fact that he is a foreigner and does not understand the language with the players. Although he is also good at boosting the morale of the players, when he does not understand the language, he is simply talking like a duck.

    At this time, Pei Wei started to speak.

    Originally, as a boss, he should not have come to the locker room, but now he has come in as Wenger's translator - he believes that translating a football coach is not an easy job, except that he must understand the coach's language.  In addition, you must be proficient in football - otherwise it will be difficult to let the players clearly understand what the coach wants to express.

    "Did you hear that? This is the advantage of home court!" Pei Wei pointed to the door: "Supporting the home team one-sidedly can easily affect the visiting team's momentum first. Think about it, what will happen when we return to the home court?  When the time comes, it will be us who are cheered by everyone! Do you want to be treated like this? Do you want the fans to support you unconditionally and boo your opponents?¡±

    "Think!" All the players shouted at the same time, including two foreigners, Ballack and Tony. It was not that they understood Pei Wei's words, but they each had an interpreter standing beside them.

    "Then, we must use our excellent performance to make the fans have confidence in us and make them willing to come to the scene to watch our games. Although we are a new team in League B, football matches are not about age.  It depends on whether we are strong or not. Our strength is top-notch even in Class A. We have to believe in ourselves! Yes, the fans are supporting them, but the game is decided by the players. Don¡¯t you?  Do you think it¡¯s a very fulfilling thing to beat the team they support in front of nearly 20,000 fans?¡±

    "Haha!" The players all laughed, and their nervousness eased a lot.

    "Okay, now let our coach explain the tactics of today's game to everyone." Seeing that the goal has been achieved, Pei Wei smiled slightly, stepped aside, and began to perform his translation work.

    ***************************************

    In this game, Wenger sent out his ideal best lineup. This was the first time this lineup appeared in an official game.

    The goalkeeper is Xiao Fei, the four defenders are Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying on both sides, the middle is guarded by Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng, the three midfielders are Wang Yingjie, Ballack and Nie Fei, and the forwards are composed of Aylin, Tony and Yi Xiaofeng.

    Although the tension has been greatly relieved, the feet of Yunjia Tianyu's players still seemed a little stiff after they stepped onto the court. If Jiangsu Canon launched a fierce attack at the beginning, Yunjia's position would be unstable.  The Tianyu team will definitely panic. If Jiangsu Canon can score an early goal, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which has mostly young players, may collapse.

    But if is always just if.

    After listening to Huang Yuan's introduction and knowing that Yunjia Tianyu always relied on his physical advantage in last year's games to constantly disrupt the opponent's position with fierce punches, the head coach of the Jiangsu team still looked down on the Yunjia Tianyu team.  But he also began to be wary. After all, most of his players were veterans, so it would be a bit bad if the opponent really led them around with fast attacks.So the tactic he formulated is to be steady after the opening, don't rush to attack, use strong strength (?) to entangle the opponent in the midfield as much as possible, wear down the opponent's energy, and then launch an attack to defeat the opponent in one breath.

    It was the opponent¡¯s head coach¡¯s clever tactics that gave the Yunjia Tianyu team a valuable breathing opportunity.

    After about ten minutes of running, the players began to gradually enter the state, and the pace began to become more flexible, and the old players of the Jiangsu team also began to find that there was nothing wrong with these young men. The first ten minutes of the game  They made frequent mistakes, and they didn't dare to fight as Huang Yuan said. They had no skills and no fighting spirit. Who else could this kind of team bully if they didn't bully them?

    Misunderstanding, huge misunderstanding.

    It was this misunderstanding that caused the Jiangsu team to swallow a big bitter pill.

    After discovering that the opponent was just a donkey from Guizhou, the Jiangsu team began to launch a fierce attack under the command of the head coach, preparing to open up the situation as soon as possible and win the game. As the opponent pressed forward, Yunjia Tianyu  The defense also began to gradually strengthen. After a period of warm-up, the defenders' mistakes began to decrease. Wang Yingjie began to run around to intercept. Ballack also returned to the penalty area to help defend. He used his strong physique and high altitude advantage to  Protected the back line.

    Originally I thought I could easily tear apart the opponent's defense, but after attacking several times, I couldn't get any advantage at all. The slightly anxious Jiangsu players began to press their formation forward.

    At this time, in the frontcourt, Yi Xiaofeng and Ai Lin were like two poisonous snakes, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.

    ps: The dinner we had at my mother-in-law¡¯s houseyou all understand~~~

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 67 The First Goal

    Huang Yuan dribbled the ball through the middle. He was very confident. Yunjia Tianyu's midfielder Wang Yingjie was his midfielder partner last season. He knew the abilities and characteristics of his original partner - tenacious style and abundant physical strength, but  Too frizzy, as long as you make good use of this, it is easy to get rid of him.

    Seeing Wang Yingjie approaching, Huang Yuan first made a fake move to break to the right, and the opponent was fooled. Then Huang Yuan immediately dunked the ball to the left, and took advantage of the opponent's failure to turn around in time to dribble the ball forward and break forward.

    Wang Yingjie¡¯s advantages are good physical fitness and abundant stamina, but he also has his own shortcomings, such as slow speed and awkward turning. Huang Yuan took advantage of Wang Yingjie¡¯s weakness and easily got rid of him.

    But what Huang Yuan didn't expect was that as soon as he took a few steps forward, a figure immediately pushed up from the side, pressed against Huang Yuan tightly, and kept exerting pressure on him.

    Huang Yuan didn't expect Tianyu's foreign midfielder to react so quickly. You must know that he had observed the surrounding situation when he got rid of Wang Yingjie. Ballack was at least five meters away from him at that time. Unless he judged in advance that he could successfully get rid of -  Does this big man have such good observation skills?

    What makes Huang Yuan even more troublesome is that Huang Yuan, who is less than 1.8 meters tall, is not at the same level as Ballack. After being squeezed by the opponent a few times, he almost lost his balance and saw that the ball was about to be taken away.  , Huang Yuan had no choice but to turn around to protect the ball, and then wanted to pass the ball back to his teammates behind him.

    Unexpectedly, Ballack's reaction was faster than he thought. As soon as the ball left Huang Yuan's feet, Ballack had already come around from behind him, fell to the ground, stretched out his long legs and broke the ball in the middle!

    Huang Yuan quickly pressed forward, but Ballack, who was lying on the ground, flicked his foot and distributed the ball to the left.

    Wu Jiying quickly stepped in and immediately carried the ball forward after receiving the ball. Originally, Wenger was not happy with Wu Jiying changing from forward to left back, but after several team training games, he already liked this position.  , his tough style can easily cause considerable deterrence to offensive players, and Wenger gave him the power to provide assists, which also maximized his offensive ability.

    Just like this, Wu Jiying rushed forward with the ball. He was already very fast, especially now, the Jiangsu team's backcourt was pressing hard, leaving too many gaps, and Wu Jiying was even more comfortable.

    While Wu Jiying dribbled the ball forward, Sun Chenghai on the other side also began to rush forward to prepare for the response. Nie Fei and Ailin in the middle, Tony and Yi Xiaofeng in the frontcourt, and six offensive players from Yunjia Tianyu suddenly came up.  A well-defined attack group was formed!

    "careful!"

    The head coach of the Jiangsu team jumped up from the coaching bench. Regardless of the cigarette butt falling from his mouth and falling on his suit, he rushed to the sidelines and shouted loudly. Now there were less than five Jiangsu players who had time to return to defense.  , in their own half, the Jiangsu team encountered a numerical disadvantage!

    Wu Jiying rushed through the midfield with the ball, and before a defender came up, he handed the ball to Nie Fei, who was in the middle. Nie Fei received the ball and turned around and passed a defensive player of the opponent. He looked up and saw that Tony had rushed to the front of the penalty area and immediately  A pick-up pass sent the ball directly to the frontcourt. Tony used his height advantage to jump high and beat the opponent's header. Yi Xiaofeng kept up with the ball and fired a volley!

    The opposing goalkeeper barely pushed the ball out of the baseline, a corner kick.

    Wenger muttered something dissatisfied, and Pei Wei heard clearly from the side. He was complaining that this attack was a little too hasty. If he could knock down a few more times to pull away the opponent's defenders one by one, the effect would be better.  Could be better.

    But considering that these players have only been trained by him for less than three months, and half of them are preparing for the physical test, it is considered acceptable.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s corner kick, the goalkeeper who had just been frightened into a cold sweat by the Tianyu team¡¯s sudden attack, loudly scolded his own defenders, asking them to pay attention to the opponent¡¯s counterattack.

    Several big men from Yunjia Tianyu rushed into the penalty area, including Tony who is 1.91 meters tall, Ballack who is 1.6 meters tall, and Zhu Guosheng who is 1.86 meters tall. Moreover, these three players are quite good at heading the ball.  Wenger will naturally not let this advantage go. In his usual training, he designed several sets of tactics for obtaining set pieces, and made the players practice them very well.

    Nie Fei stood in the corner flag area. After Huang Yuan left, Pei Wei proposed to Wenger that Nie Fei, a guy from Brazil, should be the first free throw shooter. After observing and examining Nie Fei's footwork, Wenger agreed.  accepted this proposal.

    Nie Fei observed the situation in the penalty area, then raised his right hand high and extended his index finger, indicating that he would use the first set of corner kick tactics.

    After seeing his gesture, the Yunjia Tianyu players in the penalty area immediately started running, and the tallest Tony ran overAt the front point, Ballack was in the middle, and Zhu Guosheng stood at the back point.

    Seeing the posture of the Tianyu team players, the Jiangsu team players were a little confused. According to common sense, the tallest player with the best header should be in the middle. The players in the front are basically cover. Could it be that the German guy?  Is the header even better?  Or will this corner kick be sent to the front point?

    Huang Yuan shouted loudly: "No matter how they run, keep an eye on those three people! Don't be confused by them!"

    Just when he shouted, Nie Fei had already sent the ball out.

    The ball rushed forward quickly. At this time, Tony ran into the position and jumped high to meet the ball.

    Although he was a little confused by the Tianyu team's movement just now, Tony is still surrounded by two defenders. It's no wonder that a 1.91 meter big man is a big threat to the goal no matter where he is in the penalty area. Even if Jiangsu  No matter how much the players on the team look down on foreign players, they dare not turn a blind eye to Tony's height.

    As Tony jumped up, the two defenders also jumped up, but no matter in terms of height or body, they were not on the same level as Tony. Tony, who was in the air, added some strength and knocked these two guys down.  It was knocked around.

    However, their defense cannot be said to be worthless. At least Tony inevitably affected his own balance when he used force to knock them away. It is impossible to directly threaten the goalkeeper from a place slightly further away from the goal.  .

    The ball flew in front of Tony, and Tony nodded and pushed the ball toward the goal.

    What he was pushing was the gap between the goalkeeper and the defender. Before the defenders of the Jiangsu team could react, a figure jumped out of the crowd like a civet and headed the ball towards Tony.  , the ball suddenly changed direction and flew directly to the back of the goal.

    "Whoosh!" The sound of the ball hitting the net.

    Wutaishan Stadium was immediately silent, only a burst of cheers suddenly broke out in the stadium!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 68 Cooperation Issues

    The goal was scored by Yi Xiaofeng. This player that Pei Wei spent 150,000 yuan on bought proved how worthwhile the money was with this goal. He was the first to judge the ball before anyone could react.  Once the ball hits the target, the next goal becomes an easy task. Yi Xiaofeng's reaction ability is fully demonstrated in this goal.

    After scoring the goal, Yi Xiaofeng opened his arms and prepared to fly, but was knocked down by Tony behind him. His body weighing nearly 90 kilograms directly pressed Yi Xiaofeng and screamed. Wenger on the sidelines  He made fists with both hands and waved them vigorously, shouting "yes!" Pei Wei jumped up from the coaching bench earlier than him.

    At the same time, Yunjia fans as far away as Yunjia City also jumped up in front of the TV!

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s first goal in the First Division came without much twists and turns!

    And this goal undoubtedly gave the Yunjia Tianyu players who were a little nervous before a shot in the arm and gave them endless confidence: What about the former A team?  It¡¯s not like we¡¯re one step ahead!

    Sometimes the power of spirit is valuable. Even if a team with a good mental outlook is inferior in strength, it can still cause considerable trouble to an opponent who is stronger than itself, especially when the opponent has begun to be afraid.

    What's more, in terms of strength, Yunjia Tianyu, who has two future world superstars, two future absolute main players of the Chinese national team and a group of players with good prospects, is even better than the Jiangsu team, and fell into a passive position at the beginning.  The reason is simply due to lack of experience, nervousness and insufficient cooperation!

    After all, five of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main players on the field are new players, and the other six so-called old players have only played nine second-division games together.

    No matter how powerful Wenger is, he can't build these players, who were almost complete strangers, into a team that cooperates with each other in just two months. He can only let the players practice several tactical routines first.  .

    However, this is enough for now.

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    After the game restarted, the Jiangsu team's mentality began to be completely unbalanced. As the home team and a veteran first-class team, their self-esteem did not allow them to watch this team that had only been established for more than a year show off on their own territory. However, when several attacks  There was no chance at all, but Yunjia Tianyu seized the opportunity and made several very threatening counterattacks. Some Jiangsu players did not dare to attack, but the offensive players were still pressing hard, which caused a series of conflicts before and after.  There was a serious disconnect on the field, and the head coach of the Jiangsu team was so anxious that he shouted on the sidelines.

    Now he has begun to regret not observing the actual situation of Yunjia Tianyu before the game.

    He was not satisfied, and Wenger was not satisfied either.

    What Wenger was dissatisfied with was the performance of the Tianyu team in the counterattacks just now. These attacks were very threatening. Unfortunately, either he made a mistake in passing the ball, allowing the opponent time to defend in time, or he was too impatient to make a few more kicks.  The forced shooting caused this attack to miss the goal. If one of the goals could be caught, the game would be much easier to play.

    A pass from the Jiangsu team was jumped up by Zhu Guosheng. Sun Chenghai sent the ball forward with a big foot. Tony headed the ball over. Aylin received the ball and forced a pass from the bottom. Yi Xiaofeng reluctantly headed the ball under the attack of the opponent's defender.  The goal was easily reached by the goalkeeper.

    Wenger, who had been paying attention to the situation on the field, suddenly lay back and let out a sigh of relief.

    If Aylin could have paid more attention to the situation near the penalty area and passed the ball to the edge of the penalty area, Ballack would have caught up with him by that time, and no one around him would be defending, so he would be able to use his long-range shooting ability.  , but unfortunately Aylin only noticed Yi Xiaofeng in the penalty area. At this time, Yi Xiaofeng was being stared at by two defenders of the opponent, so even if he got a chance, he didn't have much chance.

    Pei Wei also saw it at this time. He also knew that this was not the reason why Wenger led the team. It was simply because the team had too little time to work together. This takes time.

    Now Pei Wei is just glad that they are now in A-B, not A-A. At this stage, those teams that can gain a foothold in A-A and perform well still have their own unique skills, and Yun's cooperation is completely insufficient.  Even if the Jiatianyu team is not inferior to those old and strong teams, they will definitely die ugly after encountering them.

    Fortunately, they are now in Class A B, so they can do just fine against these teams whose level is a bit lower. After this year's running-in period is over, it will be time to reap the rewards.  Pei Wei thought confidently.

    Near the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu had another very threatening attack. After falling down several times in a row, Nie Fei secretly passed the ball to Ballack who came in from behind.Ke didn't stop the ball and directly took a long shot. The ball hit hard and bounced between the left goal post and the crossbar.

    The goalkeeper didn¡¯t even react to the extremely powerful shot. He just opened his mouth in surprise.

    "Damn! What bad luck!" Barak cursed angrily.

    The first half was over, and the Yunjia Tianyu players ran into the tunnel arrogantly. The Nanjing fans were itching to see it, but it was hard to say anything. After all, their performance in the first half was indeed better than that of their home team.

    In the locker room, Wenger first affirmed the players' performance in the first half, and then pointed out their too hasty performance during the counterattack: "We don't have to rush to attack! Success rate, you know, we have to play success rate  ! Ten so-called threatening attacks are not as good as a real goal! Goals and wins are the only goals of football games! In the second half, when we counterattacked, we first looked for Tony to get through.  The header is controlled by Aylin. If you have the opportunity to play a fast break, you must be decisive and fast! If the opponent reacts in time and has little chance, then don't worry, give the ball to Nie Fei and let him organize the attack!  You know, we can¡¯t just play counterattacks and set pieces!¡±

    "When attacking in position, the two full-backs must resolutely press forward and form a support point on the wing. The central defender and midfielder stay behind and pay attention to the combination of the wing and the center. Tony, you did a good job setting up the ball for everyone in the first half, but  In the second half, you have to increase your shooting, don¡¯t forget, you are the No. 9 center! It is also your responsibility to score goals!¡±

    "I understand!" Tony nodded heavily.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 69 Center Phobia (Part 1)

    After the start of the second half, after the first half of the battle, the Jiangsu team probably knew some of Yunjia Tianyu's technical characteristics. He was indeed very motivated, and several players were relatively capable, but they lacked coordination and made frequent mistakes.

    Therefore, they followed the same style of play as at the beginning of the first half, advancing steadily through the midfield, constantly exerting pressure, and defensively controlling the two points of Tony and Aylin, which were high and fast, and cut off the Yunjia Tianyu offensive players.  route in between, forcing them to make mistakes.

    It has to be said that this tactic is still very effective. At the beginning of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu failed to connect the pass and run in two consecutive counterattacks, and easily lost the offensive opportunity, which attracted a burst of merciless ridicule from Nanjing fans.

    The Jiangsu team's offense began to become fierce. A threatening pass from the side. The Jiangsu team forward in the penalty area hit the goal with a volley but was punched out by Xiao Fei. The opponent hit again but Feng Gang used his body to block the ball.  When another striker was about to hit the goal for the third time, he was intercepted in advance by Ballack who returned to the goal, and then drove towards the frontcourt with his big kick.

    The best player on the field so far is Ballack. The fans' eyes are gradually attracted by this German man who is both offensive and defensive. There are even a lot of female fans who are attracted by his resolute and handsome face.  , began to change sides and cheer for Yunjia Tianyu.

    "The German foreign aid of the Yunjia Tianyu team is really good. Look at how wide his running range is. He is involved in both offense and defense." The Nanjing TV commentator who was responsible for broadcasting the game said with emotion.

    Another commentator also nodded in agreement: "It is true that European players have very good physical strength. He has been running around constantly from the beginning of the game. This is worth learning from Chinese players But his performance alone cannot  Covering up the passivity of the entire Yunjia team, the counterattack of the Yunjia team has now been controlled by our players, and the offensive is almost always on our side. As long as we continue to attack like this, it is only a matter of time before we score. "

    "But today our two forwards did not perform well enough. It seems that the club should spend some money to find a good forward, like the Russian foreign player Valoja from the Shanghai team last year, and the British foreign player named Raymond from the Guangdong team  ¡­A good forward is enough to raise the entire team¡¯s offensive power to a higher level.¡±

    At this point, the two commentators fell silent. It was the forward named Raymond who caused the Jiangsu team to suffer a lot last year. The Jiangsu team managed to score two points in the first four rounds, and the total number of goals conceded was only 0.  Four, but ended up being bloodbathed by the Guangdong team in the fifth round - a score of 5:1 made the Jiangsu team unable to recover until they were relegated. They also set a series of shameful records - the fewest goals scored.  , conceded the most goals, won the fewest games, lost the most games, had the lowest points, had the lowest goal difference

    The defender of the Jiangsu team, whose average height is the shortest in Class A, was killed in front of the tall and powerful Raymond - two goals, two assists, and several threatening shots that hit the goal frame -  What makes the Jiangsu team even more disgraceful is that in the scorer list after the league, the name of this British guy who made them scared can't be found - after showing off his power against the Jiangsu team, he then  In the next league, Raymond only scored one goal, and then completely disappeared from the Chinese League.

    Especially after that game, the Jiangsu team seemed to suffer from "high forward phobia". In the following games, whenever they encountered a team with a high forward, they always lost three points before fighting - last year  There are so many high center forwards who have scored goals for the Jiangsu team in the League A: Dalian's Wang Tao, Liaoning's Li Bing, Shanghai's Xie Hui, Shandong's Su Maozhen Fortunately, Sichuan's Chu Biao failed to pass the physical test, otherwise  It is estimated that Jiangsu will concede a few more goals.

    And today¡¯s opponent also has a foreign center who is over 1.9 meters tall

    Thinking of this, an ominous premonition suddenly arose in the hearts of the two commentators.

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    "Ai Lin! Don't rush up. Give me the ball. Let's take a moment!"

    After the Jiangsu team's attack was broken up again, Feng Gang's clearance ball fell on Tony's head. Tony immediately passed it to Aylin in front of him. Ayling got the ball and prepared to rush forward - he had been intercepted by the defender three times.  Well, he didn't believe that he just couldn't beat that old guy.

    At this time, Nie Fei's shout came over, and he remembered Wenger's explanation at midfield, and couldn't help but feel scared. He had seen Wenger's method of punishing disobedient players before, and he didn't want to let others  People watch the show from the sidelines like monkeys.

    He hurriedly passed the ball back to Nie Fei. Nie Fei controlled the ball at his feet and shouted: "Don't be anxious, attack slowly, let's fight positional battle!"

    After saying that, he handed the ball to Ballack behind him, and Ballack passed it to Sun Chenghai on the right., Yunjia Tianyu's entire attack speed slowed down.

    The Jiangsu team tried to counterattack, but players like Yunjia Tianyu were very good at their feet, especially Nie Fei and Ballack. One had speed and skills, and the other had a body. The Jiangsu team tried to steal the ball back and forth, but still let Yunjia Tianyu carry the ball.  Past midfield.

    Once past the midfield, the Jiangsu team did not dare to press up and grab. After all, Yunjia Tianyu only needs a few passes to directly threaten the goal, so they can only shrink their defense.

    Nie Fei passed the ball to Sun Chenghai, who was inserted in. The young Sun Chenghai did not show any stage fright in his first professional game. He directly rushed to the baseline with the ball and passed an opponent's defender with his skills, but  The Jiangsu team now has the numerical advantage. After one defender was passed by, the second defender came up to him.

    Seeing that there was no opportunity to pass the ball, Sun Chenghai was not in a hurry and dunked the ball back, and then passed it to Ballack at the edge of the penalty area. Ballack took a stance and volleyed hard, but the opponent's defender who was waiting for him used his body to block it and rolled away.  The ball came out to Nie Fei and passed it to Aylin on the left. Ayling passed the ball. Tony was ready to repeat his trick with a header, but this time the goalkeeper noticed this and grabbed the ball before Yi Xiaofeng could get it.  Living.

    The scene began to become dull, and the two sides began to attack each other in a orderly manner. Wenger nodded off the court. Although the several attacks during this period did not pose much of a threat, they relieved a lot of pressure on the defense, and when Yunjia  After Tianyu's offense was changed to a positional battle, the Jiangsu team had to invest more troops in defense, which virtually increased the time spent on each attack - which was undoubtedly more beneficial to the leading Yunjia Tianyu.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 70 Center Phobia (Part 2)

    "I didn't expect the Yunjia Tianyu team to perform well in positional battles. Their midfield control ability is not weak." A commentator said with slight surprise.

    Another commentator nodded: "Yeah, I really didn't expect ityou know, their midfielder only has three people, and our midfielder has four people. We have an advantage in numbers but we didn't show it. It's such a struggle."  It would be very bad for us to go down.¡±

    Having said this, the two of them looked at their watches with worry at the same time - it was the 23rd minute of the second half, and there was not much time left for the Jiangsu team.

    At the beginning of the league, it was also the first home game after relegation - the Jiangsu team could not afford to lose. They urgently needed a long-awaited victory to boost their morale and let the fans regain confidence in them.

    In this case, the head coach of the Jiangsu team made a desperate move and replaced a defender with a forward in preparation for a strong attack.

    However, this desperate behavior seems to have had the opposite effect. It seems that the Jiangsu team members are not suitable for this three-forward tactic. They intend to strengthen the offense but they messed up their position first. In the battle for the midfield, Yunjia Tianyu has already  Started to gradually gain the upper hand.

    A smile appeared on Wenger's lips. He who wins the midfield wins the world. Although Yunjia Tianyu has one less midfielder than his opponent, the personal abilities of Nie Fei and Ballack can completely make up for this, not to mention the positions of defenders Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying on both sides.  They are all relatively forward, more like midfielders - in fact, the numerical advantage lies with Yunjia Tianyu's side.

    Wenger has seen that the balance of victory and defeat is beginning to tilt towards Yunjia Tianyu.

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    Huang Yuan was already feeling very tired. He was completely at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Ballack. This also made Huang Yuan, who had experience in the national team, very unhappy about this - but if he knew what Ballack had achieved in later generations,  After the results, he should be proud. After all, he used his experience to fight with Ballack for such a long time. This is already an amazing result.

    However, after Ballack broke through him with the ball again, he could not turn around and chase Ballack again - his physical strength was exhausted, and as soon as he turned his body around, he fell to the ground on his back - he had cramps.  .

    Ballack, who got rid of Huang Yuan's defense, rumbled into the Jiangsu team's half like a German heavy tank. Although the speed was not fast, the momentum was unstoppable. He ignored everything and any object in front of him would be destroyed.  Crushed by him.

    Seeing that the situation was not good, the two Jiangsu team members pressed towards Ballack, ready to use any method to stop the progress of the German giant.

    But Ballack showed a delicate technique that was completely incompatible with his physique. Before the two defenders of the opponent came up, he made a feint with his upper body and passed the ball to Nie Fei, who was not far away.

    Then, before all the Jiangsu players could react, Nie Fei made a very penetrating diagonal pass to Sun Chenghai who came in from the right.

    The young former Dalian right back quickly broke through to the baseline, and then sent a fast high-altitude cross before the opponent's defender intercepted the ball. The ball flew directly to the top of the penalty area.

    Perhaps because Tony has always used his header to create opportunities for his teammates in previous games, one of the two defenders who have been closely guarding him since the beginning of the game is missing, and everyone else is paying attention.  Yi Xiaofeng and Ai Lin responded in the penalty area.

    Tony jumped high, and then there was an obvious stagnation in the air. He exerted force on his waist and abdomen and slammed his head onto the speeding ball!

    The only defender failed to have any impact on Tony's header. Tony completed this graceful and powerful header almost without any hindrance!

    For this header from such a close range, the Jiangsu team¡¯s goalkeeper didn¡¯t even have time to react. He just tilted his head and saw the ball hit the net behind him hard!

    Two to zero!

    The shouts in the Wutaishan Stadium suddenly stopped again!

    After landing, Tony turned his head and took a look at the goal to make sure that the ball had entered the net. He ran excitedly along the sidelines, putting his right hand next to his ear and shaking it continuously - this was his first official game since he was promoted to the adult team.  The first goal he scored, no wonder he was so happy.

    In Pei Wei¡¯s eyes, Tony, wearing the blue and white away jersey of Yunjia Tianyu, seemed to have traveled through time and space, and merged with the Tony who scored a goal on behalf of Italy in the World Cup twelve years later

    This gave him a trance-like feeling.

    This is not a dream, the future European Golden Boot, the main member of the World Cup champion, the Serie A top scorer is now playing for his club, and has scored a very meaningful careerThe first goal

    Unconsciously, Pei Wei¡¯s eyes became blurred

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    At this time, all the Jiangsu fans in front of the TV were cursing and pointing their fingers at the two unlucky commentators - these two crow-mouthed people who kept mumbling about high center and high center when we had the advantage.  Yes, it's great now, the opponent's center really scored a goal

    As for the Yunjia Tianyu players on the field, it doesn¡¯t matter whether the fans of the Jiangsu team are happy or unhappy. They just want to expand their lead again. Under the stimulation of continuous goals, they are like taking stimulants.  , launched wave after wave of attacks towards the Jiangsu team's backcourt.

    Under the double blow of psychology and reality, the members of the Jiangsu team completely collapsed. No matter how hoarse their head coach shouted on the sidelines, he still could not save the bad situation.

    In the end, the frustrated head coach of the Jiangsu team simply stopped shouting, sat down on the coaching bench and never moved. He was completely desperate for this damn game.

    As Huang Yuan went off due to cramps, the Jiangsu team lost the last bit of resistance. Before the end, Nie Fei, who was pulled to the wing, hoisted the ball into the penalty area. Tony headed the ball out of the penalty area, and the unguarded Ballack left the goal.  A heavy blast from twenty-five meters extended the lead to three goals.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who was not expected by everyone, suffered a big upset in the away game, beating promotion favorite Jiangsu Canon with three goals. Tony, who scored one goal and assisted two times in the game, was named the best player of the game.

    Jiangsu team seems to have inherited the pattern from last year, that is, whenever they encounter a team with a high forward, they always perform poorly

    It seems that the Jiangsu team¡¯s ¡°center forward phobia¡± will continue.

    PS: My grandma is a bitch. She has rhinitis again and has been feeling dizzy all day. Does anyone have any special medicines to recommend?

    In addition, the essence is finished again, so we can only wait for next week

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 71 Growing Pains

    After the first round of A and B, everything was a mess.

    The two Guangdong teams were fighting in the same room, but Guangzhou Songfeng was superior and defeated its younger brother Shenzhen 3:1 in the away game. Wuhan team, which received investment from President Zhou, narrowly defeated Lokomotiv with one goal at home. Shenyang, also one of the favorites for promotion, was defeated.  The recognized underdog Tianjin Second Team drew a draw

    However, everyone's attention was attracted by another game. The A-A team was relegated and the B-level team was promoted. These two teams, which were obviously not at the same level, played an amazing score, three to zero.  The new army of A B defeated the former A team into disgrace.

    The Tianyu players who returned to Yunjia City were greeted like heroes. The fans have begun to look forward to the situation of the team they support appearing in the top competition next season.  The team played three goals in an away game. Isn't this level not good enough to advance to Class A?

    Fans always have simple ideas, but what is not good about Yunjia Tianyu is that their players seem to have begun to despise all the remaining opponents. During training, they began to show off their skills more and watched from the sidelines.  After the training fans cheer, they will show off even more energetically.  The same goes for these two guys, Barack and Tony.

    "I can't stand it anymore!" A livid-faced Wenger broke into Pei Wei's office after a training session: "The training these days has been a farce! What do these players think they are? Circus clowns.  ? If it's just to please the audience, it only takes a few hundred thousand dollars to find a few guys from Europe who play freestyle football, and those people's tricks are much better than them."

    Sitting down on the chair in Pei Wei's office, Wenger said angrily: "Originally, I agreed to let the fans come to the sidelines to watch the training because I thought it would give the players greater motivation, but now, it is obvious that it has  It¡¯s counterproductive! I don¡¯t know why you don¡¯t care about all this.¡±

    "Okay, my professor, don't lose your temper." Pei Wei likes to call Wenger this way, because it makes him feel like he is the owner of Arsenal. In addition, Wenger already has two degrees and is proficient in five kinds of skills.  Language - of course not including Chinese, which he can only speak a few words now, being called "Professor" is worthy of his name, and others later followed him.

    "Don't forget, most of our players are less than twenty years old." Pei Wei personally poured a cup of tea for Wenger: "In their previous experience, they have never been enthusiastically admired by so many people.  ¨DOf course there will be ecstasy. After a few setbacks, they will understand that this is a growing pain that must be experienced. If they are forced to focus on training, they will not get it.  Lesson learned, it is much better to let them know the consequences of being preoccupied at this stage than at the critical moment of escalation Am I right?¡±

    "Maybe you have a path." Wenger thought for a moment, then nodded: "I think you have the potential to be a psychiatrist."

    "Haha, maybe if I go bankrupt in the future, I can go to a certain club in Europe and be responsible for understanding the players' psychology." Pei Wei said jokingly, and then he quickly covered his smile: "How is the training going these days?  Sample?"

    "It's terrible." Wenger got angry when he mentioned this matter: "If this continues, they will definitely be out of shape for the weekend game."

    "Very good, I can still afford to lose a game now." Pei Wei lit up a cigarette: "Let these guys know that the fans love them and like them just because of their good performance on the court.  It¡¯s not about pleasing the fans off the pitch.¡±

    "Maybe you did the right thing." Wenger stood up and said, "I'm going to the training ground now. Oh, my God, it's quite interesting to see a group of guys performing acrobatics there."

    Pei Wei laughed dumbly, but he didn't expect Wenger to have a good sense of humor.

    ?******************************************

    On April 20, the National Football League A and B kicked off the second round. Yunjia Tianyu also arrived at the home court of their second opponent two days in advance. The opponent was the Hunan Silver Elephants, a team that lost in the first game.  And is considered a relegation favorite.

    The players of Yunjia Tianyu didn't take this team seriously at all. This team was eliminated in the first round of last year's League A and B. If it weren't for two teams that lost even more miserably,  At the bottom, they should be fighting in the second division now.

    Two consecutive away games, but this time the mood of Yunjia Tianyu's players in the away game was completely different from the first game. They did not feel anxious, but were confidently prepared to defeat this weak opponent and go to the home court.  Welcome to your first home game.

    Most of them have begun to look forward to the fans celebrating more enthusiastically after returning to Yunjia.

    As I just said, in this gameThe mood of Yunjia Tianyu players was completely different from that of the first game - indeed, not only before the game, but also during the game and after the game, their mood was completely opposite to that of the first game.

    The confident Yunjia Tianyu players began to attack aggressively in the first minute of the game. They played with their skills on the court just like they did on the training ground - this also made the home team  The fans kept shouting in surprise, and the hundreds of Yunjia fans who came with the team were even more excited - with the good performance in the first game, some Yunjia fans have begun to be willing to pay their own money to follow the team to the away game.  It's game time.

    However, it is obvious that these fans soon thought that their money was in vain - Yunjia Tianyu's seemingly beautiful offense did not pose any threat at all. Instead, it was the opponent's attack in the 28th minute of the first half.  The counterattack made Yunjia Tianyu swallow a bitter pill - Yi Xiaofeng's pass in the penalty area was intercepted by the opponent, and then he immediately made a long pass to counterattack. Zhu Guosheng in the backcourt was overtaken by the forward who had been wandering alone in the frontcourt most of the time.  He dribbled the ball straight in, then easily got rid of Xiaofei in a one-on-one situation and scored the ball into the empty goal.

    Yunjia Tianyu lost their first goal in League A and B.

    In the next game, Yunjia Tianyu had no way to defeat the tenaciously defensive opponent. In the end, Yi Xiaofeng used his experience to find Yunjia Tianyu a free kick at the edge of the penalty area. Nie Fei scored a beautiful banana ball to break the opponent.  The goalkeeper's fingers were closed, so that Yunjia Tianyu did not fall in the away game - they brought back a point.

    After the game, Wenger looked gloomy and did not speak. Pei Wei, who was next to him, only said one sentence: "We will hold a summary meeting when we get back."

    All the players were worried, wondering what the boss was going to do.

    PS: Thank you for your concern, things are getting better now.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 72 Meeting

    "The boss won't fire us, right?"

    On the way back, Zhu Guosheng whispered to Ai Lin with some fear.

    "No, it's just a game." Aylin was stunned for a moment: "Our performance this time was not good, but I have never heard of players being fired after a bad performance in a game. Besides, what else can we do if we are fired?  Are you looking for someone to play in the competition? We only have twenty-two people on the list."

    "Huh, that's good. I don't want to go back to the second team." Zhu Guosheng patted his chest. Almost every player who was promoted from the second team thought this way. After receiving a high salary and appearing under the flashing lights,  The former second team members who have the opportunity and enjoy the psychological satisfaction brought by the cheers of the audience do not want to return to the unknown second team.

    However, there are exceptions

    "What are you afraid of? No matter what the boss does, the game still depends on us. It's too much to make a fuss. It's just a bad performance in one game. It's like we made a big mistake There are twenty-two games in a season. Is it possible?  We need to win them all," Wang Yingjie said nonchalantly.

    His words resonated with some players. Yes, it doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t perform well in one game, you just have to win the next one.

    To their surprise, after returning to the club and all the players sat down in the conference room of the office building, the first person to speak was not Pei Wei, the boss, but Wenger, the coach.

    "Tony, shot four times, hit the goal frame once, one-on-one success rate is 36%, passed the ball 11 times, five times successful. Yi Xiaofeng, shot six times, hit the goal frame none  , one-on-one success rate of 27%, seven passes, three successes"

    When Wenger said something above, Pei Wei next to him translated, so the data of the players on the field were explained in detail, which made all the players dumbfounded - this foreigner must have a very good memory. Could it be that he has always been on the sidelines?  Remembering these things?

    "Your performance can be summed up in four words, three more and three less!" Wenger said sharply: "Three more means more forced shots, more individual performances and more mistakes, and three less means less teamwork and less selflessness.  , Playing less rationally! In the last game, we did not have these problems. Although we made a few mistakes, it was also due to nervousness and lack of coordination! Now tell me, what makes you just?  After a week it was like a different team?"

    No one spoke.

    "Of course, any player will have fluctuations in form. Sometimes he can conquer a game by himself, and sometimes he disappears from the field for ninety minutes Generally, I won't do it when this happens.  Blame the player, because everyone has their ups and downs, it's inevitable, but why do all 11 of you on the field suddenly go from high to low?"

    Still no one spoke.

    "Don't you know? Then let me tell you." Wenger waved his hand: "In the past seven days, you have not focused on training at all. Instead, you have been intoxicated by the cheers of the fans and the praise of the newspapers.  These things are all wonderful, but they are all based on your good performance on the court! Do you think the fans will like a team that has no fighting spirit and only plays tricks on the court?  ? No, what they like is a team that can bring them the joy of victory and make them feel that the money spent on tickets is worth cheering for Look, how many people are there to greet you today?

    "You have to remember that the cheers of the fans are only dedicated to the players who have outstanding performances on the field. Failure is not terrible. What is terrible is the complete lack of fighting spirit and performance on the field. The cost of getting cheers on the field is that you are in the training field.  Sweat hard - I can tolerate losing, but I cannot tolerate your slack performance on the training ground."

    "In the three days starting tomorrow, the intensity of the training content will be increased by 50%. Everyone must complete it successfully with quality and quantity." Pei Wei finished translating Wenger's sentence and then added it himself: "If  If you have any complaints, you can raise them if you think you can't complete it - I will arrange a new place for you - the reserve team."

    All the players immediately fell silent. No one dared to anger Pei Wei, the owner who usually seemed to be very talkative. Moreover, when Haigeng was preparing for the new season, they also knew that their income was among the best among the A-B teams. No one thought  Leave this well-paid place and go to another team.

    "In addition, the rules for fans entering the venue to watch during training will not change, but I will add restrictions for them, that is, it cannot affect your training. You can treat the fans as air, but after the training, the fans request  The signature you must give -At least ten fans have to sign autographs. This is the task.  "

    "In addition -" Pei Wei drew out his voice: "In the last game, 461 fans followed us to Hunan, but our performance made it not worth their money, so  We decided to make up for the loss of 100 yuan for all fans who went with the team to the away game - this money will be deducted from the appearance fees of the players in that game."

    ¡°No¡ª¡± all the players objected in unison.

    ? One hundred yuan per person, which is more than 40,000 and close to 50,000 yuan, which is almost the total appearance fee of all players in a game.

    "You have to do it even if you don't!" Pei Wei said forcefully: "But if you perform well in the next game, the club will make up for the money for you, so starting from today, you have to train well!  "

    Hearing this, the players all breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that there is still a chance of recovery.

    "This is just a small punishment. It's not because you didn't win the game, but because there's something wrong with your attitude." Pei Wei said lightly: "For me, attitude determines everything."

    "You must remember that football brings you honor and money, but you have to think about it. You only have these because you play well. Whether it is training or competition, you must use the most serious attitude.  Do it in good condition, so that you can continuously get money and honors I said, I won't care about you too much off the field, but when you come to the club from home, you must do it with the most professional attitude  Commit to training and competing, because this is your job, this is your career."

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 73 The first home court

    In the next few days of training, the mental outlook of the players was completely renewed. Jialiang completed all the training meticulously, and even a few players with poor physical fitness gritted their teeth and persevered.

    After observing for several days, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that the reason why the last meeting was so effective was because the players were still relatively young, and most of the young players who came from the professional system were still relatively mature.  It is relatively simple, and at the same time, my strategy of using a stick in one hand and a carrot in the other has produced very good results in the middle.

    ¡°If in a few years, after these guys¡¯ pockets have rapidly swelled, and after they have lost themselves in the feasting and feasting, I still use today¡¯s method to teach them a lesson, it will be strange if they don¡¯t just turn against me.

    It seems that I have to work more on the second-tier team and each echelon. I have to let these players study more. Although more knowledge does not mean high quality, when the level of education is relatively high, at least they have rational thinking and professionalism.  There will be more people.

    But we can talk about these things later. Now we have to see if the mental outlook of these guys has changed after this week of training. The next league will be the first time since the establishment of Yunjia Tianyu in front of the folks in Yunjia City.  When playing a formal game, you can't mess up the performance.

    So when the third round match against Shanghai Dashun started, after conveying Wenger¡¯s tactical ideas, Pei Wei added a few words of his own.

    "Before this game, players who have played as a member of the home team in a stadium with more than 20,000 people, raise your hands to indicate." Pei Wei said.

    One hand was raised, Wu Jiying, he participated in 13 games of the Shanghai team last season, and he is also the only player among Yunjia Tianyu's current players who has participated in such a "big scene".

    "Very good, Xiao Wu, do you still remember how you felt when you participated in the home game for the first time?" Pei Wei smiled and nodded at Wu Jiying.

    "Nervous." Wu Jiying recalled it, and then said: "There was also excitement. The moment I stepped onto the Hongkou Stadium, I felt that my heart was about to stop beating."

    "Did you win that game?" Pei Wei continued to ask.

    "We won. It was a difficult game to win. We played against the Beijing team, 4:3, but we won in the end!" Wu Jiying seemed to be immersed in the memories of that game.

    "How did your fans behave after the win?" Pei Wei felt that Wu Jiying was too cooperative, and other players began to listen to the conversation between the two with rapt attention.

    "They were very happy and celebrated crazily. When we left the field, their cheers almost burst my eardrums" Wu Jiying licked his lips: "I really think they are very cute. We won the game.  They don¡¯t get anything for the money, but they seem to be several times happier than us.¡±

    "No, it's not that they got nothing." Pei Wei shook his head: "They paid to watch the game. You won, and they got joy from it, which made them feel that their money was worth it, even if you lost,  But they have tried their best. Although they are not as happy as winning, they will still applaud you-in fact, what the fans want is very simple.¡±

    "Now, let us try our best to compete! Leave the outcome behind, as long as you can use all your strength, you are qualified to be cheered by the fans! Think about it, the joy and happiness of tens of thousands of people all depend on it  Regarding your performance, if nothing else, just for these fans, should you show your best on the court? "

    "Should!" the team members shouted in unison.

    "The voice is too quiet! I can't hear you!" Pei Wei yelled.

    "Should!!!" All the players began to roar at the top of their lungs, and the huge sound spread out of the locker room and spread far, far away

    "Okay, let's go now!" Pei Wei waved his hand and pointed to the door.

    After the players rushed out the door, Wenger walked up with a smile and patted Pei Wei on the shoulder: "Ah, now I think you are qualified to be a football coach."

    "Then you have to teach me well. I really plan to be both the boss and the coach in the future - that will be very interesting." Pei Wei shrugged.

    "Well, let's see how much you can learn from me." Wenger smiled happily and walked out of the door.

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    Although they only scored one point in the away game in the last round, Yunjia Tianyu still ranked third with four points and a goal difference advantage. The top two are Guangzhou and Wuhan, which have won two games, and Shanghai University.  Shun Tong ranks fourth with four points. If Yunjia Tianyu can defeat this opponentIf so, then they can at least stay in the top three and continue to put pressure on the top two.

    It is precisely for this reason that Yunjia fans, who were a little disappointed in the previous round of games, are still very interested in this game. All 30,000 tickets have been sold out, and many students have also joined the ranks of fans.

    On the rostrum in the middle of the north stand of the stadium were some big shots, including the mayor and several members of the municipal committee, the football-loving bosses of several large companies in the city, and several senior executives of Tianhua Group.

    It is worth noting that all these big shots bought their own tickets to enter the venue - several of them are package ticket holders. Pei Wei is very stubborn in this regard. If you want to watch the game, you can just pay for the tickets yourself. At most,  It can help you reserve a better seat. It is impossible to watch the game in vain.

    Pei Wei also plans to convert the podium area into boxes next year, which are so-called VIP seats. Many wealthy families in Europe have such seats. Being able to have such a seat package is a status symbol. Pei Wei  I just hope that going to the North Bay Stadium to watch football can become an amateur activity that feels very elegant.

    When Pei Wei went to the podium to say hello to some acquaintances and then came down to sit on the coaching bench, the game had already begun.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s lineup has only one change compared to the first round. Aylin was injured during training and Wanpeng took his place. The others remained unchanged.

    The attack of the Shanghai Dashun team that took the lead to kick off was broken up by Yunjia Tianyu, and then Yunjia Tianyu took advantage of the opportunity to launch a counterattack. At the moment the counterattack started, huge cheers suddenly broke out above the stadium.

    PS: I found that many of my friends still have a sense of humor

    I don¡¯t know how many people like to go to -< Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work >-?  How many Yisi are there?

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 74 Home Advantage

    Tony passed Feng Gang's long pass to Nie Fei behind him, and then ran forward. Nie Fei stopped the ball at his feet and looked around.

    Wanpeng on the right is running forward along the side road, Yi Xiaofeng is at the front, Tony is following him, and Wu Jiying on the left is also running forward at high speed. Behind Nie Fei, Barak is also coming up to respond.

    This is the counterattack lineup that Wenger has carefully practiced in the past few days. Wanpeng is active on both sides. He will run to whichever side is weak in defense. In the opposite direction, the full-backs on this side will move forward.  Insert and maintain strong pressure on both wings. One high and one fast in the middle, forming a layered attack wave. Even if the counterattack fails, you can still enter the positional battle.

    Nie Fei looked around, then kicked the ball diagonally to Wanpeng on the right. Although Wanpeng was not as fast as Ayling, his skills at his feet were very good. He could be a forward, second forward, winger or even an attacking midfielder.  After receiving the ball, he broke through a few steps along the wing. When he saw the opponent's defender coming up, he immediately passed it to Tony in the middle.

    Tony took the ball with his back to the goal, and knocked it back to Nie Fei who quickly stepped in. Nie Fei picked up his right foot while running and hit the ball hard. The ball suddenly jumped forward, grazed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.  .

    Although this attack failed to result in a goal, the continuous passing and cutting cooperation was accurate and fast. The stands immediately burst into thunderous cheers, and the Yunjia fans present did not express their praise.  Stingily gave it to the Tianyu team players.

    Nie Fei ran back while looking at the excited fans above the stands, and took a deep breath.

    ¡°This feels so good!¡± He said to Wan Peng who ran back with him.

    ¡°It will feel even better when we score a goal!¡± Wan Peng said with a smile and confidence.

    In an environment where everyone supports themselves, athletes can perform better - this sounds mysterious and difficult to explain in words, but it really exists - you understand  Everywhere in this venue is like returning to your own home. You may be able to find a very comfortable bed outside, but there is absolutely no bed that is more comfortable than your bed at home. When the fans are cheering for you  When cheering, the strong sense of pride can stimulate the players' adrenaline and allow them to compete with higher enthusiasm.

    On the contrary, the visiting team players are extremely uncomfortable - as soon as they get the ball, there will be countless boos directed at them from the stands, which will put a lot of pressure on them. In this environment, it will also make the players feel uncomfortable.  They are restless¡ª¡ªunless they have very strong nerves and cannot be moved by external objects.

    But it is a pity that there are not many teams in China with such nerves, at least not in League B.

    This is the home field advantage, or in other words, this is the real home field advantage.

    It is not a dirty trick such as referee favoritism, but an upright "conspiracy".

    Of course, under the enthusiastic cheers of tens of thousands of home fans, the referee will usually be affected and will inevitably favor the home team - remember, it is bias, not partiality.

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    Shanghai Dashun's forward had just received the ball from his teammate outside the penalty area and was about to break into the penalty area. Zhu Guosheng rushed out of the penalty area and shoveled the ball out with an amazing flying tackle.  Avoid knocking the striker to the ground.

    The forward raised his hand to indicate that Zhu Guosheng had committed a foul, but the referee did not say anything and just signaled that the game should continue.

    The unlucky forward could only slap the ground hard, and then got up angrily. What depressed him the most was that he clearly heard Zhu Guosheng keep muttering while tackling the ball: "Money, money, my money."  money¡­¡­"

    "You've never seen money," the striker muttered and ran back. At this time, he suddenly heard a huge cheer from the sidelines, which reached into the sky. When he looked up, he happened to see Yun Jia in front of him.  The Tianyu players all raised their arms - scored a goal?

    In front of the Shanghai team¡¯s goal, Yi Xiaofeng ran out from among a group of players, spread his hands, roared loudly, and waved his fists. Then he rushed to the coach¡¯s bench and gave Wenger a fierce hug!

    Let¡¯s take the camera back to a minute ago.

    The ball shoveled out by Zhu Guosheng rolled to Ballack's feet. Ballack passed it directly to Nie Fei, who was a little ahead. Nie Fei took the ball and took a careless step, and then suddenly made a diagonal long pass!

    The ball instantly passed through the Shanghai team's defense. Wanpeng quickly passed through the Shanghai Dashun players, then got the ball, went directly to the baseline and passed the ball. Tony, who was in the back, forced the opponent's defender to header a little, and Yi Xiaofeng did the same.  He ducked away from the opponent's defender and hit the falling ball.??Hit a sideways volley!

    The ball flew into the goal from the armpit of the stunned Shanghai team goalkeeper!

    A perfect goal!  Nie Fei's perfect through ball, Wan Peng's perfect cross, Tony's perfect ferry, and Yi Xiaofeng's perfect shot!

    Looking down from the stands, it is a pleasure to see the whole process of the goal!

    At this time, not only the ordinary fans, but also the big shots on the rostrum also abandoned their reserve, waving their hands like ordinary fans and giving thumbs up to the players!

    "Did you see it! The fans are cheering for you! They are celebrating you!" Pei Wei stood on the sidelines facing the Yunjia players who were running towards their own half.

    Shouted: "They like you! Because you bring them joy! Go and enjoy it. When the game is over, you will get ten times more cheers than now! A hundred times more!"

    "Got it!" All the Tianyu players who heard Pei Wei's words roared, and then stared at their opponents fiercely, as if they were going to eat them. The Shanghai Dashun players felt that  Fu Mao - as for that?  Isn't it just a game?

    ¡°You are really good at inciting people, you are a natural speaker!¡± When Pei Wei sat down next to Wenger, Wenger said suddenly.

    "Psychiatrist, football coach now there is another speaker my professor, how many more nicknames are you going to give me?" Pei Wei said with a smile, and then he reacted: "Oh my God? You  Do you understand me?"

    "Don't underestimate my language talent." Wenger shrugged: "Although I can only speak a few simple sentences now, I can still understand most of them."

    "It seems I can't speak ill of you in front of you anymore" Pei Wei laughed and said, "Let's continue watching the game."

    ps: I will be on duty tomorrow, all day

    ??I will try to get up early tomorrow to update one chapter for everyone, and then update the second chapter when I come back in the evening. Don't wait at noon to avoid wasting time.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 75 Hat Trick

    Yi Xiaofeng's goal gave Yunjia Tianyu a good start in their first game at Beiwan Stadium. After taking a one-goal lead, they made better use of their advantages, amidst the crazy cheers of the home fans.  , they controlled the entire rhythm of the next game.

    After falling behind in the second game and having no way to defeat the opponent's iron barrel formation, some newspapers began to ridicule Yunjia Tianyu for "knowing nothing but quick counterattacks." However, in this game Yunjia Tianyu showed  Improve your ability in positional offense.

    Due to the difference in personnel, Wenger did not use the 4-4-2 formation in the midfield that he was most accustomed to using in Arsenal. Instead, he arranged the 4-3-3 formation currently used by the Tianyu team based on the characteristics of Yunjia Tianyu's existing players.  formation.

    In this formation, although most of the offensive players are deployed in the middle, the attack on the wing is not weak at all. After having two of the best full-backs in China in the future, Wenger gave Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying extremely high  The degree of freedom, the two took turns to provide assists, and their positions were filled by midfielder Wang Yingjie. In the midfield, Nie Fei's position was very active. When he was in the middle, Ballack protected him behind him, and when he pulled to the side  After that, Ballack stepped in from the back row and took on the task of attacking in the middle. Such a flexible tactic is at least very effective among A-B teams that generally have low tactical literacy.

    Now Shanghai Dashun is encountering such a problem. Yunjia Tianyu's flexible offense makes it difficult for them to defend in a targeted manner, and no player in the team can guard Tony's high point, which also makes them afraid to retreat.  If it is too tight, it will be difficult for the occasional counterattacks to pass through the defense of Zhu Guosheng and Feng Gang, which makes their situation more and more passive.

    In the 31st minute, Nie Fei seized a flaw in Shanghai Dashun's defense and skillfully hoisted the ball into the penalty area. Tony used his body to support the defender behind him. After stopping the ball, his shoulders sank to the left. When the opponent thought  He was about to turn in the opposite direction immediately after breaking through from here. The opponent's defender did not expect that a tall man like Tony could be so agile. Tony was easily thrown away, and then Tony was less than five meters away from the goal.  The ball kicked off easily and the ball flew into the goal from the goalkeeper's armpit!

    "The goal is scored! Yunjia Tianyu leads Shanghai Dashun 2-0! The goal is the foreign aid forward Tony from Italy!" the commentator of the Beiwan Stadium shouted loudly.

    The stands were filled with joy again. Pei Wei clapped his hands, frowned, sat down and said to his assistant Xiao Zhao: "Where did you find this commentator? He has no passion at all. He sounded dry.  Not exciting at all.¡±

    "He's a pretty good commentator." Xiao Zhao was a little puzzled: "Commentary, isn't that what it's all about, reporting the score, announcing the player list, the name of the scoreris there anything else?"

    "Not enough, this is far from enough." Pei Wei shook his head: "A good commentator should be able to arouse the emotions of the audience, make the audience like to listen, and be interestingespecially when scoring goals, he should be passionate  ! Passion, understand? You sound weak, how can the audience devote themselves to the game!"

    "Pei, I think you are quite suitable as a commentator." Wenger added, of course, in French.

    "I can do anything, but I'm only one person." Pei Wei said angrily, and then touched his chin: "It seems that we need to find a good commentator Xiao Zhao, just go to the city newspaper and place an advertisement.  Let¡¯s just say that Yunjia Tianyu Club hires commentators, and the treatment is favorable For the first try, you need to meet several conditions: understand football, be energetic and the voice must be loud and powerful. This is the most basic  requirements.¡±

    "Okay." Xiao Zhao quickly wrote it down.

    "Also." Pei Wei looked around: "The fans cheered hard, but it was too inconsistent and disorganized This would have a much worse effect. If there could be a team song Xiao Zhao,  There will be another advertisement for the team song, and if it can be chosen, the author will be rewarded with 100,000 yuan.¡±

    "Tenone hundred thousand? Oh my god, a song is worth so much money." Xiao Zhao was stunned.

    "I'm afraid I won't be able to give you the money." Pei Wei sneered: "It's very difficult to meet my requirements. It needs to be simple and clear, fast-paced, catchy, easy to learn and difficult.  It shouldn¡¯t be too big, anyone with an average voice can sing it, it should be powerful and suitable for a chorus of many people, and finally, it needs to have the four characters Yunjia Tianyu in it.¡±

    "I understand." Xiao Zhao nodded while remembering: "It seems that it is not easy to take away these 100,000."

    ¡°These two things can be a bigger deal, and try to let as many people know that our Tianyu Club spares no effort to serve the fans.¡±

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    catchThe rest of the game was uneventful. Under Yunjia Tianyu's powerful attack, Shanghai Dashun could only parry. In the remaining ten minutes of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu's indiscriminate bombardment and  It ended under Shanghai Dashun's desperate defense. With a two-goal lead, Yunjia Tianyu's players entered the locker room with faces full of joy.

    After the start of the second half, Shanghai Dashun regained its breath and was about to attack, but was hit again.

    After Ballack stole the ball in the backcourt, he made a long pass from 40 meters away. Yi Xiaofeng, who had been wandering beside the Shanghai team's back-guard, suddenly stepped in and smoothly removed Ballack's long pass. He broke into the penalty area with a single sword.  After that, he shot vigorously, and the opponent's goalkeeper finally saved the ball, but the ball rolled to Yi Xiaofeng's feet again. Yi Xiaofeng was not polite and made up for the empty goal, three to zero.

    After taking a three-goal lead, Yunjia Tianyu slacked off. Wenger replaced Toni, who was physically exhausted, with Wu Jiang. Shanghai Dashun, whose defensive pressure dropped sharply, launched a counterattack and finally caught a chance from Yunjia Tianyu's defense.  Loophole, the foreign aid forward shot in the penalty area and broke through Xiao Fei's ten-finger pass.

    Before the end, Shanghai Dashun, seeing that the defeat was certain, almost gave up resistance, but Yunjia Tianyu's forwards were still tirelessly looking for opportunities to score. Wujiang broke through quickly from the wing and passed in. Yi Xiaofeng scored in Wanpeng's goal.  He grabbed the first point under the cover and made an extremely difficult volley shot that made the opponent's goalkeeper surrender again!

    hat trick!  The late-blooming forward scored his third goal of the game. It seemed that even he couldn't believe it. It wasn't until his teammates pushed him to the ground that he started to pound the ground fiercely.  Shouts of joy!

    Yunjia Tianyu, who is playing at home, swept Shanghai Dashun, which had the same score as itself, with a big score of 4 to 1. It is still ranked third and is closely chasing the top two Guangzhou and Wuhan.

    PS: I wish everyone a happy National Day

    ¡°Haha, brothers, see you tonight.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 76 For the future

    The Yunjia Tianyu team, which enjoyed the joy of victory in their first home game, once again became the focus of the entire city. All Yunjia fans who went to watch the game had something to talk about after dinner. Suddenly, Yi Xiaofeng, who performed a hat trick,  , Tony, who scored the second goal, became the focus.

    Pei Wei fulfilled his promise and made up for the players' fines from the previous few days, which also made the players' morale even higher.

    In the following period, Pei Wei didn't care too much about the club's affairs. The club's operations were already on track. Wenger was involved in training and competitions, Yourcenar was responsible for physical training and food nutrition, and Xia Liquan was responsible for daily team management.  ¨DHis prestige among players is quite high.  Normally, the club has its own managers for other matters, so Pei Wei does not need to do everything himself.

    But Pei Wei couldn't take any time off, he had other things to do.

    After the last rectification meeting, he had the idea of ??asking the club's teams of all ages to read some books after training - knowledge is power, this sentence is true, and  There is often a great relationship between a person's quality and education level. Although it is not absolute, in any case, people with a higher level of education are better than people with a lower education level in terms of accepting new things or complying with norms.  Much better. In later generations, people often say that the quality of Chinese players is low. In the final analysis, they have not read enough books.

    If you read few books, you will naturally be lacking in spiritual material. So what will these spiritually deficient people do when they have a lot of material?  Besides clubbing, picking up girls, and fighting, do they have anything else to do?

    And this is also for the good of those players. Not every young player will eventually be able to step onto the stage of professional football. Being able to learn something while playing football will definitely be good for their future.

    Pei Wei wants to open a football school to recruit students aged seven to twelve, that is, primary school age. They will study half a day and train half a day. The courses in primary schools are generally relatively easy. After they graduate from primary school, they will be trained by specialized coaches.  Their performance in the past five years will be used to determine whether they have the potential to become professional players. Students who cannot advance to the 13th age group can directly go to junior high school, and only those who can stay will join the team. This not only broadens the selection options  , and did not delay the child's future.

    And even the players who join the 13th age group do not just play football and do nothing else. Pei Wei plans to make the three tiers from 13 to 17 years old like a technical school. In addition to playing football, they also have to  Learn a life skill, because becoming a professional player requires a very hard test, and the elimination rate is relatively high, not to mention the risk of being injured and unable to play football. If you can have a skill, even if you retire later  It¡¯s not like I can¡¯t do anything.

    It wasn¡¯t until they entered the second-tier team, the so-called reserve team, that they really started to play football wholeheartedly. In the second-tier team, there are wages to be paid, which protects the interests of the players to the greatest extent.

    Another advantage of doing this is that it can dispel the worries of the students' parents. If they can play, they can continue to play. If they can't, they can go to junior high school without delay. In this way, more parents will definitely be willing to send their children to football schools.

    However, when Pei Wei talked to the city government about setting up such a football school, it did not go well. You must know that it was still the 1990s, and all schools in China were public, although private schools had begun in mainland China.  It has emerged quietly, but in a medium-sized city like Yunjia, contracting schools to private individuals has never happened before.

    ¡°Furthermore, Pei Wei said he wants to open a football school, which is a good thing, but who guarantees that he will make money through this school after he opens a private school?  You must know that the school's income is quite generous.

    So every time Pei Wei asked for the results again and again, the answer he got was "We are still studying."

    Faced with this situation, Pei Wei has nothing to do. After all, opening a private school requires government approval, and he currently does not have suitable physical education teachers. Although coaches are easy to find, they can only teach young players and adult players.  There is a big difference. In the age group of seven to 12 years old, it is more important to cultivate the interest of young players in the game and make them fall in love with football. In China, those coaches basically only  They will work hard on physical fitness and tactical discipline, but the result is a group of guys with well-developed limbs and simple minds, and each one has no own characteristics. To put it nicely, they are comprehensive, and to put it worst, they are mediocre.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei called Hua **.

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    "Hello, Mr. Hua, I'm Xiao Pei."

    "Ah, Mr. Pei, hello, hello Our team is playing well this year,"Ranked third with one win and one draw. The French coach is very good. The tactics he arranged are really novel. I have never thought of such a formation.  Hua ** was gushing when talking about this: "Aylin walks alone on the wing, and the vacancy on the other side is filled by the full-back Indeed, I have always felt that the four defenders are attacking.  The time was a bit wasted, but I didn¡¯t dare to play with a back three. Why didn¡¯t I think that the full-backs could also assist!  Oops, a foreign monk can still recite sutras Uh, why did you come to me?  "

    "You really guessed it." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Do you have any retired disciples? Do you want players who have studied for a few years and have some knowledge I want to find a few for each echelon.  coach."

    "Yes" Hua** said strangely: "But don't each echelon have coaches now?"

    "No, I plan to let these coaches go out to study for a few years. Now there are big problems in the training of young players in our country. I want them to go to Europe to learn advanced concepts of training players, so I want you to recommend a few people  ¡±

    "This is a good idea. The level of football in Europe is the highest. This is indeed beneficial. Give me two days and I will contact you." Hua ** agreed readily.

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei let out a sigh of relief.

    This is another thankless thing with slow results Maybe I have wronged those who are engaged in football in my previous life. They may not all be just guys who only care about themselves and do not take the development of Chinese football at heart. They lack long-term planning.  That's the biggest drawback.

    For the future I still have to do more of these thankless things.

    ps: When I come back, do you guys miss me?

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 77 Job Fair

    The contact with Mr. Hua was not very smooth. Some of his former disciples now have their own jobs and careers and are not willing to be the king of children anymore. He praised the old man in Haikou in front of Pei Wei and was finally dismissed.  Forced to come up with an idea.

    He found an old friend from the Physical Education Department of Yunjia University and asked him to recommend several students who were about to graduate and were doing internships. Anyway, these students were doing internships, and to be honest, it was not easy to find jobs in the Physical Education Department. If he could lead students  They should be happy too.

    After meeting with Pei Wei, both parties were very satisfied. These students signed a contract with the Yunjia Tianyu Club. The Tianyu Club was responsible for sending them to Europe for an internship for half a year. The expenses were all paid by the Tianyu Club, but after they completed their studies and returned to China  You must work for Tianyu Club for at least five years.

    Everyone signed the contract willingly. Originally, their way out was basically to be a physical education teacher. Now they still have the opportunity to go to Europe and be a physical education teacher for young players. Although the work content is similar, it takes a long time to speak out.  Much more glorious!

    Different from the twists and turns of setting up a school and recruiting teachers, the hiring of commentators went very smoothly. According to Xiao Zhao, more than a hundred people signed up during the five-day registration period. It seems that they are interested in this job.  There are many people interested.

    But also, in order to allow fans to come to the stadium to watch the game, the game time is usually during leisure time. Even those who have a job can do a part-time job - it is always good to make more money.  What's more, this job is decent enough to speak out.

    According to the process, there will be two days of preparation time after the registration is completed, and then the first round of interviews will be conducted. The main content is to see whether he is familiar with football and whether he has the ability to commentate. Specifically, Pei Wei is going to ask them to comment on a segment of last year's World Cup.  The game video shows their basic qualities.

    So when Pei Wei knew that so many people had signed up, and Yunjia Tianyu defeated Lokomotiv 3:2 in an away game in the fourth round relying on goals from Wu Jiying, Ai Lin and Yi Xiaofeng,  He was in a good mood and came to the interview site with great interest, wanting to see how high the level of these applicants was.

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    "No. 11 passed the ball to No. 20. No. 20 took the ball and broke into the penalty area and shot! The ball went in!" An interviewer shouted at the top of his lungs while looking at the TV screen.

    "Don't you know their names? This is the Brazilian team!" Xiao Zhao interrupted him.

    "Foreigners all look the sameare they famous?"

    "They are Romario and Bebeto! Next."

    The second applicant: "Brolin is the number one striker of the Swedish team. He has a baby face and does not look like a football player"

    "This is not the Swedish team! It's the Romanian team! Do you want to get away with it? Next one."

    The third applicant: "The forward the forward takes the ball and shoots the shot! The ball ball, ball, goal, goal"

    "Next!" Xiao Zhao said weakly.

    Pei Wei almost fainted as he watched. Who are these people? He didn¡¯t even know the names of the world-class players. The team could admit their mistake. What¡¯s even more outrageous is that even Stuttering came to apply to be a commentator. Could it be that  Is this bowl of rice so delicious?

    The next applicants were all kinds of weird, some were reading the information dryly, some were shouting hysterically, and most of them imitated Teacher Song's style. Teacher Zhao's voice said deeply: "Friends from the audience,  Overseas Chinese, compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao What we are broadcasting for you now is a quarter-final match of the World Cup" Xiao Zhao and Pei Wei immediately interrupted as soon as they heard this voice, and then announced out.

    Seeing that the whole morning had passed by and that thirty or forty unfulfilled commentators had been sent away, Pei Wei yawned and then looked at his watch: "It's almost twelve o'clock, and I'm hungry too.  "Thank you for your hard work. Let's go have dinner and come back in the rest of the afternoon."

    It seems that Xiao Zhao is also very hungry: "It's up to you."

    "Okay, okay, it's already lunch time. Please come back in the afternoon." Pei Wei walked out of the room and said to a lot of people at the door.

    Most of the people walked away after hearing this, except for a little man who stayed at the door: "Isn't it? I've been waiting in line all morning, and it's finally my turn! Why don't you listen to what I said first?  ? That way you won¡¯t waste time here anymore.¡±

    Pei Wei looked at this little man with an unattractive appearance and smiled slightly: "You are quite confident."

    "Of course." The little man said, "Only those who are capable have confidence."

    "OK, I'll give you a chance." Pei Wei turned around and walked into the room: "Xiao Zhao, show this gentleman a video."

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    "Bebeto broke through from the wing. His quick breakthrough was extremely sharp. He was playing with the Dutch team's defender! At a 45-degree angle, a cross was made! The beautiful curve ball flew into the penalty area, just in time from Wen  Special's side flew byRomario appeared in the middle where he should have appeared. An irregular ejectionthe ball was scored! The Brazilian team led 1-0! "

    "Free kick This is the last chance for the Brazilian team. Blanco stood in front of the ball took a run and shot! The ball flew past Romario's back and hit the inside of the goalpost.  Goal! Three to two! Brazil took the lead again at the last minute! Romario¡¯s move was so timely The Netherlands had no chance!¡±

    "Leidondo's steal a beautiful steal, without any fireworks. To be honest, Redondo doesn't look like a defensive midfielder. Generally speaking, defensive midfielders should have a more fierce appearance. He got a knife on his face."  I can¡¯t even tell¡­¡±

    The little man's crazy shouts echoed back and forth in the small room. Pei Wei and Xiao Zhao looked at the little man holding the microphone and yelling like a fool. From the moment he finished explaining the first scene, Pei Wei  It has been decided to let him pass the preliminary examination. Who knows that this guy seems to be more than addicted and continues to explain several other classic scenes. The explanations with a strong personal style in the middle make Pei Wei fascinated. He knows that when these simple and straightforward  Bai, when the humorous words reach the ears of the fans in the stadium, how happy the fans will be - this is exactly what he needs.

    "Congratulations, you passed the exam." Pei Wei stretched out his hand to him: "Now we are going to have dinner, and I would like to invite you to come with us. Is it possible for me to reward you?"

    ps: I just came back from the orthopedic doctor. Maybe I spent too much time sitting in front of the computer every day. My shoulder hurts so much that I had to go there for five consecutive days of treatment. The first thing was to hang you up (anyway, it¡¯s just hanging you with something.  My head was hanging for more than half an hour) and then I received massage, infrared roasting, and cupping The most painful thing was the Chinese patent medicine prescribed to me, which was a lot of small pills. I took them three times a day, forty pills at a time.  , you need to take it for twenty days in a row, which is 2,400 pills!  God, I have never taken so many medicines since I was born!  In infinite pain

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 78 Interesting Guy

    If Pei Wei only thought that he had passed the preliminary test before inviting this guy named Guo Jingwen to dinner, then at the dinner table, Pei Wei truly realized this guy's verbal skills and familiarity with football.

    While waiting for the food to be served, Guo Jingwen had already talked about the tactics and star characteristics of the top 16 of the 1994 World Cup. Then he started to talk about the tactics and famous names of the top 12 of last year's A-A.  The performance of the players, as the meal was finished, Guo Jingwen had already given Pei Wei and Xiao Zhao a tactical lesson.

    After the meal, when Guo Jingwen began to report the names, heights, weights, and positions of each Yunjia Tianyu player one by one, Pei Wei raised his hand and interrupted him.

    Pei Wei knew that it was impossible to find a more suitable commentator than Guo Jingwen. This guy's job is a drama actor in the city repertory troupe. He is full of energy. He just talked for more than an hour without taking a breath, and he has no interest in football.  He is very familiar with the domestic players, and he speaks with a sense of humor and often comes up with some words that make people laugh. It seems that he is perfect for the job of on-site commentator.

    "Okay, okay, you've said enough." Pei Wei said to Guo Jingwen: "Now I only have one last question. Can you guarantee that you can make up some based on the situation on the field at any time during the commentary?  Words that make it easy for the audience to listen to and not boring?¡±

    Guo Jingwen blinked: "Boss, do you know what I did before?"

    "I don't know." Pei Wei shook his head.

    "I used to sing duo roles! Later I switched to acting in dramas." Guo Jingwen said with a smile: "Composing and singing now is the basic skill of duo roles. Just take note of this!"

    "Okay!" Pei Wei stood up: "Come to me at the Yunjia Tianyu Club in the afternoon. I will sign a contract with you directly I believe the income will satisfy you."

    "The income doesn't matter, it's just a part-time job." Guo Jingwen also stood up: "But being able to watch the game while letting everyone hear my nagging This is really a pleasant job."

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed happily, and then shook hands with this interesting guy and said goodbye.

    Seeing Guo Jingwen walking away, Xiao Zhao said doubtfully: "Mr. Pei, this guy is very eloquent and very familiar with footballbut, doesn't he seem too frivolous? He's not serious."

    "Why do you have to be so serious? Even the most serious Spring Festival Gala has to rely on cross talk skits to support it." Pei Wei said strangely: "We play football to entertain the public, make them feel that their money is worth it, and at the same time give them  Spiritual enjoyment In terms of entertaining the public, no commentator can amuse the public more than this guy, not even the commentator of CCTV. "

    "Also, you will be the only one to host the interview in the afternoon, and you can carefully sort out the remaining people. Those who were like that in the morning can be fired directly. Do you understand?"

    "I understand." Xiao Zhao nodded.

    "Are we playing at home this week?" Pei Wei suddenly asked. After receiving a positive answer, Pei Wei said with satisfaction: "Then let the fans listen to what is called live commentary"

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    On May 11, 1995, in the fifth round of the National Football League A and B, Yunjia Tianyu played at home against Beijing Steel, which had one win and three losses before. At the same time, this was also the first time that the newly appointed Beiwan Stadium commentator Guo Jingwen played in Yunjia.  Appearing in front of fans.

    The North Bay Stadium was full again for this game. The club staff responsible for selling tickets couldn¡¯t stop laughing. In addition to the 5,000 package tickets, the remaining 2,000 A tickets, 10,000 B tickets, and 10,000  All C votes and 3,000 student votes have been sold out, and the income is close to 400,000 yuan. It seems that the bonus has been secured again.

    Seeing that the football market is so prosperous, Pei Wei is relieved but also has some mixed emotions. Now the cost of watching Yunjia Tianyu games has basically reached the range that ordinary citizens of Yunjia can afford, and such a good football market income  It¡¯s less than 400,000 yuan. Considering that the prize money for winning a game will often exceed this amount in the future, it¡¯s no wonder that most clubs can¡¯t make ends meet. What¡¯s more, Yunjia Tianyu also has the full management rights of the stadium, and those who have to pay a certain amount to the stadium.  The usage fees are even more unbearable for clubs. It seems that how to broaden financial resources is also a major issue facing Chinese clubs.

    But those clubs are basically affiliated to a group. Are they willing to go through the complicated process of finding ways to make money on their own when they can simply reach out to the group to get money?  After all, everyone has laziness.

    Pei Wei is a little annoyed, and the spectators watching the game are also a little annoyed, not for anything else, just because there is always a sound from the loudspeaker above the stadium.A voice was chattering incessantly, which made the fans who were not used to live commentary a little uncomfortable.

    "Good afternoon to all fans and friends who are here! First of all, I wish you all a good mood on Sunday The weather is very good today, it is sunny and there is a cool breeze blowing. It is a good day to play football.  , at Beiwan Stadium, there will be a National Football League Group B match about to start soon. I am Guo Jingwen, the special commentator of Beiwan Stadium. Today's match is between the home team Yunjia Tianyu and the visiting team Beijing Steel.  In the previous games, Yunjia Tianyu remained undefeated with three wins and one draw in four games. The team¡¯s top scorer Yi Xiaofeng scored five goals in four games and ranked first in the top scorer list of A-B. Beijing Steel¡¯s first four games  They only conceded nine goals, an average of more than two goals per game. Facing the strongest striker in League B, can they withstand it? Haha, I think it is impossible Before this, Yun  Jia Tianyu has won two consecutive games, and the whole team is looking forward to winning the first three consecutive victories in the club's history In this round of competition, Guangzhou and Wuhan, ranked first and second, will compete against each other.  If Yunjia Tianyu can win this game, he will definitely be able to move his third position forward"

    ¡°This guy is really wordy.¡±

    A fan in the stands said to his partner: "How can he be so talkative? I just looked at my watch and he has been talking for ten consecutive minutes, and he is still in such a good mood Where did he find so many words?"

    "I think it's quite interesting." The friend next to him smiled: "The game hasn't started yet, so it's quite relaxing to listen to what he has to say I hope he won't be so wordy during the game. This commentator is better than the one last time.  A dry guy is much better."

    "It makes senseI found that what he said was quite comprehensive." The first fan to speak nodded.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 79 A Wonderful Man

    "With the advantage of home court, our Yunjia Tianyu offense is getting more and more fierce, one wave after anotherBeijing Steel has started to defend with all the players. This is not good. Defense is of course very important, but you can't help but attack.  Ah, it¡¯s just like playing mahjong without firing cannons, but you can¡¯t stop thinking about playing cards.¡±

    "Our German tank Ballack made a beautiful sliding tackle in the midfield and intercepted the ball! It's so beautiful. Such a large defensive range. If he is one meter tall when standing, then it is  The ground tackle becomes three meters**."

    ¡°Beijing Steel¡¯s playing style is relatively conservative, and the few attacks they made were easily resolved by the defense headed by Feng Gang It seems that a goal will be scored sooner or later.¡±

    "Nie Fei's pass reached the penalty areaYi Xiaofeng shot! Beautiful! What a pity. It was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. This shot was very difficult. The half-turn volley in the penalty area was just too weak.  One thing, it seems that our top shooter is not skilled enough in this action and needs to continue to work hard.¡±

    Yi Xiaofeng got up from the ground, wiped his sweat and said to Ai Lin beside him: "This guy is really eloquentit made me upset."

    Aylin laughed: "What are you upset about? Everything he said was aimed at us" He nuzzled at the Beijing Steel players next to him: "Those guys are probably getting angry now, maybe they can give it a try.  It just exploded with a bang."

    Yi Xiaofeng Yile: "Yes, this kind of torture is really cruel Why do you think our boss is so capable? Where did he find such a wonderful person?"

    The two of them are having fun here. The Beijing Steel players were already a little dazed by Yunjia Tianyu's attack. In addition, they have never been subjected to such "verbal bombardment" in a game. It's so depressing.

    Nie Fei placed the ball on the corner kick spot and prepared to take the corner kick. According to the old rules, Ballack and Zhu Guosheng, two players with good headers, also assisted into the opponent's penalty area and prepared to compete for the header.

    At this time, a voice that everyone had become familiar with rippled in the sky again: "Corner kick, this is a good opportunity. In the first four rounds, we used corner kicks to score two goals. It is a weapon for us to score goals."  Especially our Italian forward Toni, he is the king in the penalty area and the king of the airThe poor Beijing defender, it is too difficult for a defender who is less than 1.8 meters tall to watch our 1.91 meter tall Toni.  A little more, can¡¯t Beijing Steel find a high-level defender?¡±

    The poor defender was fighting Tony for a position with all his life. When he heard this sentence, he was immediately discouraged. In anger, he raised his head and cursed at the stands: "Fuck! Give it to me!"  I shut up!"

    Just as he was scolding, Nie Fei had already taken the corner kick, and Tony, who was unguarded, jumped high from the front point and made a powerful header!

    "Goal! Goal! Goal! The ball is scored! One to zero, Yunjia Tianyu took the lead in the 21st minute of the first half! Tony! Tony! The great Italian forward Tony! Although he may not have the elegance of Baggio,  He doesn¡¯t have Zola¡¯s aura, but he is definitely a representative of Italy¡¯s forwards! The third goal in five rounds! Luca - Tony!¡±

    The head coach of Beijing Steel kicked a mineral water bottle away from the court and rushed to the fourth official with a livid face: "I want to complain! Damn it, I want to complain!"

    The fourth official frowned: "Please pay attention to your tone. Who do you want to complain about?"

    ¡°You¡¯re the one who complained about the guy above!¡± the angry Beijing Steel head coach said without hesitation: ¡°He seriously affected the game!¡±

    "I'm sorry, I don't think he affected the game, he was just fulfilling his duties." The fourth official Yile.

    "I will definitely complain! Complain to the Football Association!" the head coach of Beijing Steel shouted loudly.

    ¡°That¡¯s what happens after the game.¡±

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    "Hey! Look at our defense! Look at how many players are defending at the front of our penalty area! It's like our head coach Mr. Wenger has sprinkled a handful of sand."

    After Tony scored the goal, no fans were disgusted with Guo Jingwen's voice echoing in the stadium anymore, but responded with warm applause - every time he praised Yun Jiatianyu with witty words.

    This time, even Wenger folded his arms and laughed. This Guo Jingwen is indeed a wonderful person, a wonderful person who can make the visiting team furious.

    Obviously, the Beijing Steel players' ability to resist interference is far from enough. Under Guo Jingwen's verbal offensive, they began to lose their composure, and their mistakes on the field also began to increase. Yunjia Tianyu, who originally had an advantage in strength,  It started to happen more frequentlyPutting pressure on Beijing Steel's gate, the advantage on the field has become unshakable.

    Nie Fei took the ball to attack. He looked around to see if there were any gaps in the opponent's defense. At this time, Guo Jingwen's voice rang again: "Now our midfield core Nie Fei is taking the ball But when he is playing  He seems to have no expression, oh, so does our German engine Ballack Maybe this is a quality that a midfielder must have, so that the opponent cannot tell what he is thinking from his face. "

    Nie Fei almost breathed his last. After immersing himself in the game, what kind of expressions would there be on the faces of the players?  The person who can still show expressions on his face when he is playing football is probably not a player, but an actor. He can actually get to the core of the midfield. His association is really rich.

    At this time, a Beijing Steel player rushed forward, preparing to intercept the ball while Nie Fei seemed a little distracted. Just when he stretched out his foot to touch the ball, Nie Fei suddenly threw the ball back.  Pull, and then move forward to get rid of this opponent.

    After the breakthrough, Nie Fei had already reached the edge of the penalty area. At this time, he raised his head fiercely, as if looking for a passing target. The defenders in front of him also began to unconsciously move closer to Yunjia Tianyu's three forwards in the penalty area.  At this time, Nie Fei quickly swung his calf and used his strength to shoot the ball out!

    The goalkeeper failed to save the shot from a tricky angle and with great power. Shortly after the start of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu expanded the score!

    The Yunjia Tianyu team, which was confident of winning, began to control the ball. Three days later, they had a FA Cup match to play and needed to conserve some energy. Then, with Guo Jingwen's witty commentary, Yunjia Tianyu won their history.  The first three-game winning streak.

    But after the game, Yunjia Tianyu ran into a little trouble.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 80 The trouble caused by a paragraph of explanation

    "What is this?" Pei Wei played with a letter in his hand and raised his head to ask Xiao Zhao.

    "It was sent by the Football Association." Xiao Zhao had a weird face, looking like he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh: "A club sued us."

    "Sued? Who sued us? What are you suing us for?" Pei Wei asked strangely: "I remember our club didn't do anything illegal."

    "Beijing Iron and Steel, they complained to the Football Association, saying that our commentator used unfair means to influence their players during the game, and requested that the result of this game be changed and that we lose." Xiao Zhao said with a bitter smile.  .

    "Absurd!" Pei Wei shouted.

    "Yeah, I think it's ridiculous too." Xiao Zhao said: "But I'm a little worried. The Football Association is located in Beijing. If they are affected and make a judgment that is unfavorable to us, it will be very bad for the team's morale.  It¡¯s a big blow.¡±

    "Don't worry." Pei Wei thought about it for a moment, then stood up: "Book me a ticket to Beijing, and I will go to the Football Association in person to attend the hearing. In addition, the game was broadcast live on Yunjia TV, right? Help.  I went to find a video tape of the live game. I didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with what Guo Jingwen said, but just to be on the safe side, let me listen to it again.¡±

    "Okay, boss."

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    One day later, Pei Wei rushed to Beijing. Tomorrow the Football Association will hold a hearing to determine whether the commentator of Yunjia Tianyu interfered with the Beijing Steel players during the home game between Yunjia Tianyu and Beijing Steel.

    Pei Wei was not too worried about the verdict. He had listened to Guo Jingwen's commentary in that game completely. Although there was some ridicule of Beijing Steel players, there was absolutely no personal attack in it. Maybe Beijing Steel's  The players were affected, but that can only be blamed on their poor psychological quality.

    What worries Pei Wei is the Football Association Cup that will be held tomorrow. How Wenger directs the game without his translator is a big problem. However, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponents in the first round of the Football Association Cup are relatively weak.  After tying with Yunjia Tianyu, Hunan Silver Elephant is now stuck in the relegation zone. I believe that this opponent will not put too much effort into the FA Cup when they are worried about relegation. For Yunjia Tianyu, this game is an exercise.  A good opportunity for a substitute player, and he and Wenger had already made detailed arrangements for the game's tactics in training before coming. As long as nothing unexpected happened, there would be no problem in winning.

    In order to avoid suspicion, Pei Wei did not call Xu Li before the hearing, and facts proved that this decision was completely wise.

    During the hearing, Pei Wei played a recording to all the Football Association officials present. This recording was all of Guo Jingwen¡¯s commentary in that game. The Football Association officials were all laughing - they had to admit.  , as a neutral person, it is simply a pleasure to listen to Guo Jingwen¡¯s witty words.

    "I would like to ask everyone, is there anything wrong with such humorous commentary? Can everyone here find any personal attack on the Beijing Steel players? He didn't even say a curse word.  ¡±

    "But these words prevent our players from fully immersing themselves in the game!" the boss of Beijing Steel roared: "Look at the first goal, it is obvious that this guy's words distracted our defender, so he lost the first goal.  A ball!"

    "It's not you who said it, I almost forgot. Having said that, comrades from the Football Association, I also want to complain about the fifth defender of Beijing Steel. He insulted my commentator with swear words just because my commentator said  A fact!"

    The boss of Beijing Steel stared at Pei Wei dumbfounded, and after a long time he shouted: "You are beating me up!"

    Pei Wei also shouted: "Is your defender taller than 1.8 meters? Isn't it difficult for him to defend Tony, who is 1.91 meters tall? My commentator is even thinking about you, and I hope you can find him  A taller defender should watch Tony to prevent him from easily winning the header This is a perfect example of friendship first and competition second! And your defender not only doesn't appreciate it, but uses swear words to insult him?  The mother of such a kind narrator"

    "He didn't" the boss of Beijing Steel shouted angrily, but was immediately interrupted by Pei Wei:

    "Let's take a look at his mouth shape! Damn! It's such a standard national curse. Anyone who can speak can see what he cursed! Isn't this an insult to my narrator's mother?  ?" Pei Wei said confidently.

    "Youyou" The boss of Beijing Steel was so angry that he couldn't speak clearly: "You are making excuses!"

    "That's your strong point tooBe the first to argue!  Pei Wei pursued him fiercely: "Go and listen to the live commentary yourself and watch the game video. How did my commentator affect the game?"  If your players have been disturbed, it can only be said that their psychological quality is not strong!  Who stipulates that commentators cannot explain like this?  Who stipulates that if you are impatient and can't hold your breath, you can shift the responsibility to others?  Why aren't my players affected?  If you can't afford to lose, don't play. What are you going to do with the Football Association?  "

    "II'm being reckless?" Looking at the angry look on the face of the Beijing Steel boss, if it wasn't in a public place, he would definitely want to eat Pei Wei alive.

    Pei Wei was not afraid at all and glared at him: "If you lose the game, instead of looking for reasons from your own side, you will blame the commentator - can he change the result and process of the game? Isn't this nonsense?  ?¡±

    "Okay, okay." Wan Junsheng, the head of the Chinese Football Association League Organizing Committee, could no longer endure the endless quarrel between the two and interrupted their argument: "About Beijing Steel's complaint against Yunjia Tianyu  There is no definite evidence that Guo Jingwen, the on-site commentator, affected the game. Beijing Steel's request to change the result of the game was rejected. Yunjia Tianyu complained about Beijing Steel's No. 5 defender attacking Yunjia Tianyu commentator Guo Jingwen personally. The defender was just  I don¡¯t agree to it even in the heat of the moment, and I hope both parties can reach an understanding on this matter.¡±

    After finishing speaking, Wan Junsheng glared at Pei Wei: You kid, just be satisfied!

    Pei Wei immediately said: "I completely obey the Football Association's decision."

    All eyes turned to the boss of Beijing Steel, who nodded helplessly.

    ps: It¡¯s over, am I already old?

    ?? Recently, before going to bed or when I am in a daze, I always unconsciously recall every little bit of college People say that they only start to recall when they get older, but I am not even thirty yet

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 81 Saving Private Xu Li

    "Thank you, thank you, thank you to the comrades of the Football Association for making such a fair judgment." Pei Wei shook hands with the Football Association officials present one by one. When shaking hands with Wan Junsheng, the second-in-command of the Football Association and the League Organizing Committee  The top leader laughed: "Yunjia Tianyu's results have been very good recently. As the only club that exists as a separate entity, you have done a great job. I think it is necessary to make your club a model for the professional league  ¡­I wonder if Mr. Pei can provide some ideas and suggestions for other clubs?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t take the advice seriously.¡± Pei Wei said with a smile: ¡°But I have gained some experience over the past year, and I still need to communicate more with other clubs.¡±

    Wan Junsheng smiled, patted Pei Wei on the shoulder, and walked out.

    Pei Wei glanced at Wan Junsheng's back and followed him out of the Football Association's office building.

    This Wan Junsheng is indeed as rumored. He is friendly and has a soft personality. This is what fans criticize the most. In the Chinese Football Association, he plays more of a butler role, dealing with internal affairs and matters.  He handles everything by himself.

    In fact, when Chinese football just started to become professional, a group of officials who served in the Football Association were relatively capable and wanted to improve Chinese football. Xu Li was courageous and had a high reputation in the AFC.  , at least the chairman of the AFC, Veerappan, is very convinced of Xu Li. This is because Xu Li and Veerappan met at a cocktail party. The two very individual characters created sparks and left a lasting impression.  A good story.

    It is said that Xu Li picked up a bottle of "Martell  Xu Li and Verapan competed for "Martell". After one bottle, Verapan was still not satisfied; after two bottles, Verapan ran away; after two and a half bottles, Verapan was completely lost.  , was picked up by Xu Li and carried back to the hotel room.

    From then on, Veerapant admired Xu Li, not only for his drinking capacity, but also for his straightforwardness and courage. Faced with Xu Li's majesty, Veerapant did not dare to challenge him.

    Although this is just a rumor, it is true that Veerappan admires Xu Li, which also proves that Xu Li does have a pivotal prestige in the AFC.

    If Xu Li is a famous general who leads the team to conquer the country outside, then Wan Junsheng is a wise minister who handles internal affairs within the court. He ran the professional league by himself, although after 1996 many fans criticized him for being useless.  He has courage, but that is just a flaw in his character, not a lack of ability. In fact, after Wan Junsheng resigned, many Chinese fans began to miss him as a "weak chairman."

    Because they discovered that the period when Wan Junsheng presided over the daily work of the Football Association was actually the most promising period for Chinese football and the most stable development of the league. Although there were problems of one kind or another, the entire league was still moving forward.  .

    Xu Li plays the outside role and Wan Jun plays the inside role. Their personalities complement each other, and their chemical effect is not just as simple as one plus one equals two. Coupled with a steady Zhang Jilong, the Chinese Football Association at this stage, whether it is  Work efficiency and cleanliness are both the best.

    Now Pei Wei feels this deeply. In the several times he has contacted the Football Association this year, he found that the Football Association is not so incompetent or so bureaucratic.

    And after Xu Li passed away and Wan Junsheng resigned, the Chinese Football Association could no longer find a vice president who was both competent and knowledgeable about football. How could it not make Pei Wei, who knew what happened in the future, regretful?  sigh!

    Pei Wei, who walked out of the Football Association building, looked at the time and saw that it was already five o'clock in the afternoon. He did not plan to rush back to Yunjia immediately, but found a hotel where he could watch TV to stay. He planned to stay in Beijing for a few more days.

    After watching the sports news, he felt much better. In the first leg of the first round of the Football Association Cup this afternoon, Yunjia Tianyu swept the unintentional Hunan Silver Elephants 4-1 at home, and Wanpeng made a hat-trick.  Magic, Wu Jiang scored the fourth goal and led a group of substitutes to complete a massacre at home.

    This score means that Yunjia Tianyu has already entered the top 16 of the Football Association Cup. Although they still have to go to Hunan to play away games, it is hard to imagine that they only scored three goals and lost in the five rounds of the league.  Hunan Silver Elephant, who scored nine goals, was able to defeat Yunjia Tianyu, who is currently second in the A-B standings, with a lead of more than three goals.

    In the next round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu's opponent is Dalian Railway, which was second in last year's second division league. This year, this team has lost several main players and failed to add any strong players. The overall strength has dropped significantly.  Now it is only one point higher than the Hunan Silver Elephants, which is at the bottom of the points, and the relegation situation is worrying. However, Yunjia Tianyu's strength has been greatly improved this year. The team has won consecutive games and has a strong momentum.??Even if we are playing away from home, we are very sure of defeating our opponents.

    This also allowed Pei Wei to stay in Beijing for a few more days with peace of mind, and began to gradually launch his "Rescue Soldier Xu Li" operation.

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    "Old Xu? Haha, it's me, Xiao Pei Yes, I'm in Beijing now, Wangfujing Hotel Stop pretending, don't you know why I came to Beijing? I said that between us  Your personal relationship will not show up at work. Didn¡¯t you see that I didn¡¯t call you until after the hearing was over?¡±

    After dinner, Pei Wei dialed Xu Yi's home phone number.

    "Haha." Xu Li laughed happily on the other end of the phone, and then he asked: "What's the matter with calling me now?"

    "What else can happen? It's just that my hands are itchy." Pei Wei said cheerfully: "How about it, do you want to kill two games?"

    "Of course that's good! But you just got the result you wanted in the hearing, and then you met with me at night. If others saw it, I'm afraid it would be a bit" Xu Li hesitated, although he is a very generous person.  People, but you really have to be careful when sitting in this position.

    "What's the matter? A gentleman is magnanimous and just playing chess. Is there anyone who will make irresponsible remarks?" Pei Wei said disapprovingly.

    "Okay then, should you come to my house or should I go find you?" Xu Li asked immediately as he was also a person who could afford to put things down.

    "It's better that you come to me." Pei Wei said, "Room 305 of Wangfujing Hotel. I'm going to ask the waiter for the chess set. Let's have a good time playing today!"

    "Okay! I'll be there in twenty minutes."

    ps: Do your best!  \

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 82 Physical Examination

    "Bah!" Xu Li slammed the chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard and shouted: "Check!"

    Pei Wei looked left and right, but couldn't see where his veteran could run. He pushed the chess piece helplessly: "I lost this game."

    "Haha, it's five to four now." Once again taking the lead in sets, Xu Li was in a good mood: "Come again!"

    Pei Wei looked at his watch: "It's already twelve o'clockAre you going to work tomorrow? Don't delay your work tomorrow just to play chess. That would be harmful to the development of Chinese football"

    "Time flies so fast?" Xu Li also looked at his watch: "Playing chess is a good way to occupy your timeDon't make me so important. Will Chinese football not develop if I don't go to work for one day? It doesn't matter, I will be just in time tomorrow.  Rest, if you¡¯re interested, I¡¯ll stay with you until dawn.¡±

    "Accompany me? I should accompany you." Pei Wei smiled: "Are you going to have a day off tomorrow? That means you have time."

    Pei Wei was asking questions knowingly. He found out about it at the Football Association during the day. Tomorrow it will be Xu Li's turn to rest.

    "Yes, I have time." Xu Li placed the chess pieces: "What can I do?"

    "I haven't been feeling well lately. I feel like something is wrong with my body. I plan to have a full-body checkup in Beijing to see if there are any potential problems." Pei Wei also helped with the chessboard: "I'm not very familiar with Beijing. You can take me with you tomorrow."  Find the best hospitalcan this help?"

    "That's it, no problem. Although I don't know anyone in the hospital, I still know where it is better. Just go to Xiehe. I heard that the medical equipment there is quite complete. I will take you there tomorrow. Come on, let's continue.  It's your turn to go first next time." Xu Li agreed immediately.

    "Okay let's see what happens!"

    "Another hand cannon? You're such a shameless guy, but don't try to scare me!"

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    "Excuse me, how much does it cost to do a full-body examination?" Standing at the registration desk of Union Hospital, Pei Wei stretched his head and asked the nurse sitting inside.

    "Then it depends on what kind of full-body examination you do." The little nurse with freckles on her nose raised her head: "Generally, it only costs a few dozen, it could be as much as a few thousand Tell me what exactly you want to do.  Several kinds.¡±

    "Just do an ultrasound of the internal organs to check blood sugar, blood lipids, hepatitis B, blood pressure, heart rate, etc." Pei Wei said, and then he glanced at Xu Li next to him. He died of a heart attack more than a year later.  .

    "General physical examination, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, liver function, five items of hepatitis B, blood sugar, blood lipids, blood rheology, tumor markers, B-ultrasound examination including liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidney. Prostate, chest X-ray,  Electrocardiogram. If you do it all, the total is thirty-eight and a half yuan." The nurse reported out a series of numbers without even raising her head.

    "Then let's check according to this standard." Pei Wei sighed at the nurse's familiarity with the work and handed over a hundred-dollar bill: "For two people."

    The little nurse opened the receipt with a swipe, and handed it out along with thirty yuan in change: "Next one."

    Taking the receipt from the little nurse, Pei Wei and Xu Li turned around and walked inside together.

    "Why two people?" Xu Li asked strangely.

    "You're here, come and have a full body check-up with me. It won't cost a lot of money." Pei Wei said without looking back.

    "Why are you making your own decisions?" Xu Li slowed down: "I didn't say I needed a full-body examination."

    "Why are you being polite to me? There's no harm in doing it." Pei Wei stopped and turned around with a smile: "What? Are you afraid that I will bribe you? It's just a matter of tens of dollars, I'll see how you get If you  If you're worried, just give me the money, thirty-eight and a half dollars."

    "Okay." Xu Li took it seriously and extended his hand to his arms.

    "Pull you down, are you rich?" Pei Wei pulled his hand out: "I really want to bribe you, but I won't use this little money just treat it as my invitation to you, if you want to return my favor.  Just treat me to dinner in the afternoon, I want to eat the old Beijing braised pork belly."

    "That's only two yuan a bowl." Xu Li still insisted.

    Pei Wei suddenly remembered a passage he read in a later newspaper. After Xu Li's death, he could not find a new pair of leather shoes at home. Two months before his death, when he went to the United Arab Emirates to attend the Asian Cup draw ceremony, in  At the airport, I fell in love with a pair of leather shoes and asked if they cost two hundred dollars, but I was reluctant to buy them.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei suddenly felt that his eyes were a little red. He put his hands on Xu Li's shoulders and looked directly into Xu Li's eyes: "Old Xu please don't argue with me, it's just a few dozen yuan  If I were a friend, don¡¯t mention this.¡±

    &nbsp; "Youwhy do you have such an expression?" Seeing a grown man looking at him with red eyes, Xu Li panicked: "Okay, okay, whatever you want, at worst I'll treat you to a drink later.  Bean juice.¡±

    "Then stop talking nonsense and let's go." Seeing that his goal was achieved, Pei Wei immediately turned around and walked in, and Xu Li had no choice but to follow.

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    "To be honest, it's really worth spending more than 30 yuan for a full-body check-up to see if there are any unknown problems with you." Standing at the entrance of the hospital, Pei Wei said comfortably while doing breast expansion exercises.

    "I don't think it matters. With a body like ours, it's definitely top-notch!" Xu Li obviously didn't think like him.

    "This is not necessarily true. Are you really familiar with your own body? This is a question." Pei Wei disagreed with Xu Li's statement: "Do you like drinking? Do you drink too much? Do you often stay up late to work?"

    Pei Wei asked, Xu Yi nodded, and then Pei Wei began to make a summary: "No matter how good your body is, it will be exhausted by alcohol and fatigue. Old Xu, I think it is absolutely necessary for you to have a full body check-up. Don't have any diseases."  I don¡¯t know yet.¡±

    "You are cursing me." Xu Li became furious.

    "It is not good to hide a disease and avoid medical treatment." Pei Wei laughed: "Old Xu, you should take good care of your body. It is best to drink less alcohol. Alcohol is a poison that penetrates the intestines."

    Xu Li obviously did not want to continue this topic: "The results will not be available until tomorrow. Do you want me to take you around Beijing or should we go and play a few more games?"

    "I've been to Beijing several times. There's nothing I haven't done before, so let's go play chess I lost a game yesterday, and I have to make up for it today!"

    "No, I think you will lose worse today!"

    ps: I¡¯m going to play cards

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 83 The First Test

    Time is like running water, passing by in a blink of an eye. The hot summer has slowly arrived in people's increasingly thin clothes.

    Pei Wei is in a good mood recently, and so are the Yunjia fans - in the past six months, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which only reached the A-B this year, performed extremely well in the first half of the A-B league, with eight wins and three draws.  With a score of 27 points, the Yunjia Tianyu team leads the pack in the A-B standings (in 1995, the Chinese Professional Football League began to integrate with international standards and officially adopted the three-point system), closely followed by the 2, 3, and 4 teams behind Yunjia Tianyu.  Mingze is the favorite for promotion before the start of the three leagues in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hubei.

    If Yunjia Tianyu can break into the top league as a newly promoted team, it will be the first time in the history of Chinese football.

    Compared with the strength of Yunjia Tianyu, the other two popular teams before the start of the season, Jiangsu and Shenyang, which were also demoted from Class A last year, did not perform very well. They can even be described as "bad".  Description - They are ranked seventh and eighth respectively, and they are just out of the relegation zone. There is another team in the same situation as them. In the A, the once brilliant "Ten Crown Champions" Liaoning team is now in a state of decline.  Wandering in the relegation zone also indicates that the old pattern of Chinese football is gradually being broken.

    For a new team like Yunjia Tianyu, achieving this record is undoubtedly eye-popping, and it can also be called a "brilliant" record. It is obvious that in the Chinese football world, more and more attention is paid to Yunjia Tianyu.  This has kept Yunjia fans in a very good mood during the past six months - of course, including Pei Wei.

    But what makes Pei Wei happy is not just the good results of the Yunjia Tianyu team, but more than a month ago, Xu Li got the results of his physical examination. The doctor found out that he had some heart problems and suggested that he should carry them with him for treatment.  Medicines for heart disease - in Pei Wei's view, this is equivalent to giving Xu Li's body an insurance.

    Pei Wei still remembers Xu Yi¡¯s frightened expression when he saw his medical examination notice. Heart disease is no different than anything else. Once it attacks, it can be fatal. If he had never known that he had a heart problem

    "Thank you, brother. If you hadn't pulled me in for a physical examination, I might have" Xu Yi said that day.

    "I just wanted to get you to accompany me for a while, who knew" Pei Wei also patted his chest in fear. Of course, most of it was just pretending. This was his original purpose: "It's okay, okay, luckily I found out  Gotta be early.¡±

    It was only at this time that Pei Wei truly breathed a sigh of relief. Xu Li had begun to pay attention to the health of his heart. Then the possibility of his sudden death from a sudden illness was greatly reduced, and he could retain a future generation who would like China in the media and fans.  Only then did Pei Wei feel that he had done something meaningful to Chinese football.

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    After Yunjia Tianyu drew with the Shenzhen team in an away game on June 18, its direct opponent for promotion, to retain the first place in the standings, Yunjia Tianyu won the half-time championship of the 1995 National Football League A and B.  The competition will resume in August. During this period, Yunjia Tianyu has only one task left, and that is the Football Association Cup competition.

    The Chinese Football Association Cup was suspended in 1986 due to low interest from participating teams and lack of funds. It was not re-organized until this year, 1995. The participating teams include a total of 24 teams in the first and second divisions.  , the top eight teams in last year's League A directly entered the first round, and the other teams competed against each other through the qualifying rounds to determine the other eight teams that entered the top 16. Yunjia Tianyu defeated Hunan Silver Elephant  And entering the first round.

    During the league intermission period from June 18th to August 7th, in fact, the twenty-four teams in A, A, and B cannot rest at all. In this more than a month, they will play six games.  Of course, the prerequisite for the cup competition is that they can reach the finals. Like the league, the competition is still one game a week.

    Different from the good luck in the qualifying round, Yunjia Tianyu was very unfortunate to be drawn to a well-established domestic team in the first round of draws. Last year's runner-up in the A-League, the Guangzhou Suns. What makes them even more troublesome is that this year's national team  The team does not have any game tasks, and several international players from the Guangzhou Suns will be able to play.

    The strongest team in Guangdong football, including last year¡¯s Golden Ball winner Peng Weiguo and last year¡¯s league top scorer Hu Zhijun, will bring unprecedented pressure to Yunjia Tianyu.

    "It doesn't matter. The National Olympic team will have a match in July. One of their main forwards and one of their main midfielders are both members of the National Olympic team. They will be transferred away. Their strength should be reduced a lot." Xia Liquan  Say it optimistically.

    Pei Wei glanced at him: "But our Wu Jiying is also a member of the Olympic team."?? will also be transferred away and the two players left by the Guangzhou Sun Gods have substitutes who can take over. Once Wu Jiying leaves, our two wing backs will be missing a wing Who do you think we will lose?  How big is it?  "Xia Liquan immediately opened his mouth and became speechless.

    "This game will be a real test of our strength." Pei Wei looked around at several other coaches: "The Guangzhou Suns were the runner-up in the A-A last year, and their team also won the Golden Goal and Golden Boot in the A-A League.  Although their performance this year is not as good as last year, they are still a strong contender for the championship after halfway through the league This time we play at home first, which is disadvantageous, and most of their main players will come. It would be better if we can win.  The results show that we are not only able to dominate League A B, but we are also absolutely capable of establishing a foothold in League A! ¡±

    "Let me tell you a few words." Wenger said next to him. He had to admire Wenger's language talent. In just over half a year, he has already spoken Chinese very succinctly. Of course, it mainly talks about life and football.  In terms of aspects, his voice still sounds a bit stiff, with more of a Yunjia dialect accent - that's because he often deals with vendors on the streets: "I've watched a lot of their game videos,  The skills of this team are very good - of course, compared to other Chinese teams, No. 10 is the core of their midfield. He is a player with a strong Brazilian flavor. He is not fast, but he has a very good overall view.  Well, he has a strong ability to control the midfield, as well as a strong long-range shooting and personal scoring ability. Therefore, if we want to win this game, we must have someone to mark him and control his number of shots. Only then will we  There is hope of victory! Although Wang Yingjie's defensive ability is good, I think it is not enough. To deal with such a skilled player, brute force alone is not enough. I am going to use Ballack to mark him. His body and speed are weaknesses.  Luck is strong but not very fast, so it is good to keep an eye on him. Their main forward No. 7 is a typical opportunist. He has a strong ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal. He is also good at breaking through with the ball personally. He is very fast. In our case,  We can't find anyone among the defenders who can keep an eye on him, so we can only use zone defense to compress his space and minimize his threat by reducing the number of shots he takes As for the others, it's just a matter of head-on confrontation.  , I believe our players can defend them. We don¡¯t need to worry too much about offense. Although Ballack may have to sacrifice his ability to penetrate in the back row, our other tactical systems can still be used.  This is the strategy. Do you have any opinions? "

    The assistant coaches around him all shook their heads. Wenger had analyzed it very clearly, including the young assistant coach who had just graduated from the Cologne Sports School and came to the club. He also shook his head. He did not put forward any opinions, but just tried to digest it in his heart.  In Wenger's words.

    Pre-match seminars like this have gradually formed a habit under Pei Wei's strong request. Each assistant coach will carefully listen to Wenger's analysis of the game and the tactics used for different opponents, just like taking a class.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t know how long Wenger will stay at Yunjia Tianyu, because he doesn¡¯t know whether he will wait until next summer as in history before Wenger will leave Asia and go to the Premier League to start his legend, so he hopes to take advantage of it now  This is a time for other assistant coaches to learn more. One day, the seeds will sprout.

    The assistant coaches also cherish this opportunity, especially the young man Ding Yu who just came back from Germany. He is like a sponge, constantly absorbing anything useful. He is very smart, talented and has a high level of talent.  What he lacks in terms of professionalism is experience. Now what he has learned from Wenger is also experience.

    Pei Wei is considering that after this year is over, after he has learned enough from Wenger, let him take the 17-year-old youth team to play in the National Youth League to gain some practical experience. Sometimes the talent reserve does not only refer to players,  The same goes for coaches.

    It is good to borrow doctrine, but we must also learn from it, so that the advanced things we borrow will not be lost.

    Although even if Wenger leaves, Pei Wei can still use the experience brought by later generations to find coaches who are not famous now but will be world-class in the future. For example, the one who is still an assistant coach at Benfica will soon follow Robson to Barcelona.  Nadang translated the "Magic Bird" Mourinho - but Pei Wei hopes to cultivate a world-class Chinese coach.

    Ding Yu is a candidate, but Pei Wei definitely does not want to be the only candidate.

    "The game the day after tomorrow will be a very important game. It will be a game that determines how far we can go in the FA Cup. It is also the biggest test since the establishment of our team. It is also the biggest test for our team.  The litmus test of a team¡¯s strength is that we must win the home game!¡±

    PS: My best friend is getting married these two days and I have to stay there all day.The update can only be reduced to one chapter, but the word count of this chapter is more than 3,000, which is not much less than the previous two chapters. I hope everyone can forgive me.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 84 Show yourself

    On the afternoon of June 25, Beiwan Stadium, Beicheng District, Yunjia City.

    The entrance to the stadium is already crowded with fans who are interested in this game but have not been able to buy tickets. They are constantly looking among the crowd, hoping to be lucky enough to meet someone who wants to transfer their tickets.

    "Damn, I can't even find a scalper. Tianyu Club must have done a great job!" A fan complained anxiously.

    "Isn't this a good thing?" A fan next to him said funnyly: "Would you rather spend dozens of dollars more to buy high-priced tickets before each game? According to me, Tianyu Club has done a good enough job in this regard.  , at least we won¡¯t be ripped off often.¡±

    "Oh, I know!" the fan from before said irritably: "But if there were scalpers, we wouldn't have to suffer like this now! At most, it would cost dozens of dollars more If we can't see this game, the loss will be huge.  "

    "Who wants us not to buy tickets in advance It's not possible to ask friends to buy tickets. Only two tickets are allowed per person." The latter fan sighed.

    "Damn it, I must buy a package ticket next season!" the fan said fiercely.

    As you can see, Yunjia Tianyu's tickets for this game are once again sold out. Even the scattered tickets left by some players who did not want tickets were sold at the ticket office. Even so, it is still  There were a lot of fans who had not bought tickets and were wandering outside the stadium.

    ¡°It seems that our stadium will have to be expanded next year.¡± Pei Wei said happily when he saw this scene on the bus driving into the stadium.

    Others were not in such a good mood as he was. Several assistant coaches were frowning, and even Wenger was thinking about his own affairs with a straight face.

    It¡¯s no wonder they are like this. Think about it, the two current national players are also the main players of the national team, four or five stars who have experience in the national team, plus three or four players who have experience in the National Olympics and National Youth  This is the lineup of the Guangzhou Suns coming to Yunjia this time.

    With Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s current lineup, such a lineup composed almost entirely of national-brand players, can he win these two rounds of confrontation and enter the top 16 of the FA Cup?

    And this game will be broadcast live on the CCTV Sports Channel. For the players of Yunjia Tianyu, this is the first time they have appeared on such a heavy TV station!

    Even the two foreign players Tony and Ballack never imagined that their figures would be watched by millions of fans on TV!

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    "What are you worried about? Are you worried about failure?"

    After Wenger finished explaining the tactics, Pei Wei looked at the players who didn't say much and suddenly laughed.

    Some players raised their heads. Needless to say, of course they were worried about failure. If they lose today's home game, it will be even more difficult to play away in Guangzhou. If they want to go further in the FA Cup then, it will be difficult.  It's difficult.

    "Actually, you don't have to worry at all. What does winning or losing have to do with it? The FA Cup is just a cup after all. Unless we can win the championship, then the second place is the same as the last place. It won't leave much in people's hearts.  Impression, and our biggest task this year is to rush to A-A, the Football Association Cup is just the icing on the cake To put it bluntly, I am afraid no one will think that an A-B team like us can defeat a team with the ability to  A strong team that is challenging for the A-A championship. If we lose, no one will blame us. But if we win, we will show our face well in front of fans across the country. There is only one thing we have to do, and that is!  Show all our capabilities in the game and let fans across the country see our Yunjia Tianyu style!¡±

    "You don't need to play with any pressure at all, and the club will not put too high demands on you in terms of results in the FA Cup! The only requirement is to play well, and that's enough!"

    "Think about it, your opponents will be those who have made all the difference in the national team! They are the idols of fans in a region and even the country! In the dialogue with them, you will at least learn from each other.  How are you playing, and then you may find that these national players may not be much better than you! At that time, it is time for you to show your abilities in front of fans across the country!  Show your best side!¡±

    "no problem!"

    "We will definitely do this!"

    "Come on! Kill the Guangzhou Suns!" The players who were aroused with fighting spirit and passion raised their arms and shouted loudly, and Wenger laughed.

    ¡­¡­

    After the players walked out of the locker room one after another, Ding Yu, who was left behind, asked curiously: "Boss, is it true that the club has not won the FA Cup?"What indicator tasks?  "

    Pei Wei blinked: "Who said that? I hope to win two championships this year!"

    "Then why do you say that the club will not set too high demands on them in terms of results in the FA Cup?" Ding Yu was a little confused.

    "Young man." Pei Wei sighed: "For me, winning the championship is not a high requirement at all"

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    Amid the deafening cheers of 30,000 local Yunjia fans, the game began.

    The players of the Guangzhou Suns are not new to the world. The number of fans at their home court is only a little more than 30,000. However, the fact that a new A-B team has so many supporters still makes them a little bit disappointed.  Startled.

    Just when they were stunned, the Yunjia Tianyu team took the lead in launching an attack.

    Aylin passed the ball to Nie Fei in the middle. Nie Fei dribbled the ball to attract the opponent's attention to the middle. Then he suddenly moved to Sun Chenghai on the right. After receiving the ball, Sun Chenghai did not pass the ball, but forced it into the penalty area.  Breaking through inside, before the opponent's defender came up, he suddenly took a shot from a very small angle. The opponent's goalkeeper saved it from the bottom line and took a corner kick.

    Although the goal was not scored, the cheers above the stadium immediately doubled, and all the fans were cheering loudly. For a while, there was no other sound in the stadium except one voice.

    "Sun Chenghai shot from a very small angle! This shot was very threatening. The Guangzhou Suns goalkeeper almost pushed the ball out of the bottom line on the goal line Our Yunjia Tianyu launched a fierce attack at the beginning of the game.  Attack!" Guo Jingwen shouted excitedly.

    Stimulated by this suffocating enthusiasm and driven by the idea of ??showing their faces in front of fans across the country, the players of Yunjia Tianyu entered an exciting period of the game, although they were still very young and inexperienced.  , there is still a certain gap compared with the experienced players of the Guangzhou Suns, but their momentum can completely make up for this.

    Although the Guangzhou Suns are a typical southern team, their defenders are not short. The two central defenders are both over 1.8 meters tall. At this time, they followed Tony closely. After all, Tony's  Height is always a big threat.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, and Tony jumped high to compete for the top. He was attacked by two defenders who were over 1.87 meters tall and hit the ball. Unfortunately, it was a little too high and it missed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.

    "Another extremely threatening shot! Although the Guangzhou Suns were runner-up in Class A last year and we were the Class B champions, today on this competition venue, our champions obviously performed much better than the runner-up in Guangzhou! Yun  Jia Tianyu! Yun Jia Tianyu!¡±

    More than 30,000 fans shouted after him, and the momentum was enough to change the situation.

    However, the A-A runner-up is the A-A runner-up after all. After being uncomfortable at the beginning, the players of the Guangzhou Suns gradually began to stabilize. They kept entangled with Yunjia Tianyu with their exquisite skills, especially when their  When the core midfielder Peng Weiguo started to play, Yunjia Tianyu's defense began to become tight.

    "Brother Peng! Take the ball!" a Guangzhou Suns player shouted, and then immediately gave the ball to Peng Weiguo in front.

    Peng Weiguo stopped the ball at his feet, and then began to observe the situation around him. Then, a figure like an iron tower was already lying in front of him.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s No. 13 German foreign aid Ballack!

    Pei Wei rubbed his hands excitedly off the court. Being able to see the duel between these two people on the court, he felt that his rebirth was not in vain!

    One is China's best offensive midfielder in the past ten years, and the last technical player in Chinese football. He is also considered by most fans to be the most valuable Ballon d'Or winner in the A-A decade. Guangzhou  The absolute core of the sun is Peng Weiguo.

    The other one is still unknown, but later became the captain of the German national team. He is considered to be the only world superstar in the declining German football, Michael Ballack, who holds the highest annual salary in the world.

    One is at the peak of his career and can basically represent the highest level of Chinese players in the past ten years. The other is young, but his strength can already represent the abilities of world-class players to a certain extent. After this contest, Pei Wei  Can have a clearer understanding of the level of Chinese players.

    But now Pei Wei's mood is very contradictory. From the perspective of the Yunjia Tianyu Club boss, he certainly hopes that Ballack can win so that his team can take a further step in the FA Cup. But from the perspective of a Chinese fan  Generally speaking, he would rather Peng Weiguo win, which proves that China's best player?Can find his place in European football!

    It¡¯s a pity that the current situation on the field does not allow him to think too much. The first confrontation between Ballack and Peng Weiguo has already begun!

    ps: Finally caught up, it¡¯s not past 12 o¡¯clock, right?  Amitabha¡­¡­

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 85 Golden Ball and Golden Boots

    Facing the serious-faced Ballack, Peng Weiguo easily moved the ball under his feet a few times, and then suddenly passed the ball to his teammates who ran up to meet him from the side, and ran forward himself.

    Ballack did not relax his defense because the ball was not at Peng Weiguo's feet. He still followed Peng Weiguo closely. Although he consumed much more energy than Peng Weiguo in doing so, it was not enough for Ballack, who was full of energy.  What's the problem, and Peng Weiguo's physical strength has always been relatively poor, so using Ballack to keep an eye on Peng Weiguo is the right person.

    Pei Wei was a little regretful off the court. He was not able to see the head-on confrontation between the two, but this was what he expected. Peng Weiguo's strengths lay in his grasp of the situation on the court and his scalpel-like skills.  Precise passing. Although his skills are very good, he is more effective in passing and shooting. He is less used in passing people because his absolute speed is not very fast. Even if he gets rid of his opponent, it is easy.  The opponent caught up again.

    Based on this, after discussing with Wenger, they chose to use Ballack, a physically strong and energetic midfielder, to defend Peng Weiguo and minimize the number of times Peng Weiguo got the ball, so that the Guangzhou Suns could  Offensive threats are minimized.

    During the beginning of the game, Yunjia Tianyu's tactics worked very well. Peng Weiguo, who was entangled by Ballack, didn't even have a chance to get the ball. Whenever he thought he had got rid of Ballack,  You will immediately find that the following German is following you again, which gives last year's Chinese Footballer of the Year a headache.

    Their forward Hu Zhijun could not find any flaws in Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area. Although no player pressed him closely, no matter where he went in Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area, he would find at least one defender.  Dandan is nearby, and as long as the ball reaches his feet, he will face the attack of two defenders.

    While the Guangzhou Suns' offense was in trouble, Yunjia Tianyu's offense was not idle. With Tony as the beacon, the Yunjia Tianyu offensive line began to launch wave after wave of offensives against the Guangzhou Suns' defense.

    Tony's height and strong body caused a lot of trouble for the Guangzhou Suns' defense. Although the two guards of the Guangzhou Suns were only a few centimeters shorter than Tony in terms of height, they were better at judging placement and competing for positions.  There is a huge difference. Tony always grabs the high-altitude ball first, which also increases Yunjia Tianyu's chances of a second attack.

    The Yunjia Tianyu players' physical pressing in the midfield also made the Guangzhou Suns players who were relatively weak in physical fitness very uncomfortable. This year is the year when "pressing and pressing" is prevalent. Wu Jiying's club Shanghai team is here.  Relying on this tactic throughout the year, they won an unprecedented ten consecutive victories in the middle of the season, winning the A-League championship in one fell swoop. At the same time, this tactic seemed very crude to Wenger and Pei Wei.  It also caused Guangdong's southern football, which once competed with northern football, to gradually sink.

    The current representative of Guangdong football, the Guangzhou Suns, has begun to feel the power of this tactic.

    Amid Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s ubiquitous pressing, the Guangzhou Suns began to make more mistakes in the midfield, which directly resulted in a decrease in their number of attacks and an increase in Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s number of attacks.

    Soon Yunjia Tianyu's offense was effective. In the 29th minute of the first half, Sun Chenghai stepped in from the back row to assist and create a murderous opportunity. His cross hit the opponent's defender and bounced out of the penalty area. Nie Fei quickly followed up with a kick.  Sending the ball into the penalty area again, Tony used his body to resist the two defenders of the opponent, preventing them from stepping forward to defend. Ayling volleyed the ball in front of the ball. The former national goalkeeper of the Guangzhou Suns could no longer do anything.  In response, the ball hit the bottom edge of the goal and bounced into the net. Yunjia Tianyu led 1-0!

    "The ball is in! The ball is in! Aylin's shot left the opponent's former national goalkeeper helpless! One to zero! Yunjia Tianyu is in the lead!"

    Guo Jingwen waved his fist and shouted. Although others could not see his movements, the fans in the stands were doing the same thing as him. They kept shouting and waving everything they could, including their own fists.  .

    We are ahead!  This is not surprising, but our leader is the established domestic strong team, last year's runner-up Guangzhou Suns!  You must know that last year, we were still two levels behind our opponents, but now, in the face-to-face confrontation, we scored a goal first!

    Even the commentator on the CCTV Sports Channel was exclaiming: "Last year's Class B team gave last year's Class A runner-up a blow! Their forward No. 10 Aylin scored the first goal with a volley in the penalty area! I'm afraid no one expected it.  Such a situation will happen, especially when Yunjia Tianyu scored the goal under an attack that had an absolute advantage!¡±

    "Compared with the mediocre commentary of the CCTV sports channel commentator, the scene at Beiwan Stadium isCommentator Guo Jingwen¡¯s commentary was much more informal, but the Yunjia Tianyu fans at the scene loved to hear it. Even when the local TV station in Yunjia broadcasted the Yunjia Tianyu team¡¯s home games, they simply did not arrange other commentators.  , but placed a microphone directly on Guo Jingwen, allowing his commentary voice to reach the ears of all Yunjia fans through the TV.

    "Haha, what a blow to the head. This blow was really hard. It made the Guangzhou Suns dizzy After the game restarted, our Yunjia Tianyu still had the advantage on the court! Who said we are now ranked first in Class A and B?  Is it luck? Even in Class A, we are definitely powerful!"

    As Guo Jingwen said, Yunjia Tianyu was not conservative after the game restarted, but still maintained the offensive intensity before the goal. This is also the method Yunjia Tianyu is most accustomed to using in the game.

    After conceding a goal, the opponent will inevitably panic and disagree for a while, taking advantage of the chaos in the opponent's defensive system to attack again to expand the score. This trick has been tried repeatedly in the past League A and B. This is why Yunjia Tianyu can use it without  One of the reasons why the defeat record ranks first in Class A and B.

    But they have forgotten that the opponent in front of them is not the A-B team that they have stepped on one by one in the past half season, but the Guangzhou Suns, who are strong in A-A!

    After conceding the goal, the Guangzhou Suns quickly adjusted their strategy and began to shift their focus to defense. After having sufficient manpower, they organized a tight defense and intercepted Yunjia Tianyu's attacks one by one.

    In the next ten minutes and so on, although Yunjia Tianyu had the advantage in controlling the ball, he failed to create any good shooting opportunities. The only threatening attack was when Yi Xiaofeng received Nie Fei's pass.  An open shot appeared in the penalty area, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.

    Ballack couldn't bear the loneliness anymore. He saw his teammates showing off their skills in the offense one by one, but he had to stay by Peng Weiguo's side. Ballack's offensive ability was still greater than his defensive ability, and he couldn't hold it in any longer, especially in this half.  For many hours, the short Chinese did not show much outstanding offensive ability.

    Finally, at the end of the first half, Ballack gave up guarding Peng Weiguo and began to move forward to join the attack.

    He thought very well. The first half was about to end. Even if the attack failed, the opponent should have no chance to attack again.

    Unfortunately, his forward thrust did not attract the attention of his teammates. Just when he was halfway forward, Nie Fei had already passed the ball to Meng Xiaojun, who came up from the right to assist. Meng Xiaojun passed the ball directly into the penalty area.  Headed by the opponent's defender to clear the ball.

    The ball that was released was controlled by the Guangzhou Suns players. Ballack had to run back immediately after half the rush, but the opponent's defender had already passed a long pass to Peng Weiguo who was wandering near the midfield!

    Peng Weiguo turned his back to Yunjia Tianyu in the half court, and his chest met the ball. As the ball fell downwards, he pushed the ball outward with his left foot, and then turned around, turning into the half court facing Yunjia Tianyu.

    "This player has good skills. Although he is not as fancy as Nie Fei, he is very sophisticated and practical!" Wenger has such a good eye, he immediately saw that this player who was highly praised by Pei Wei before the game was really good at his feet.  outstanding.

    Wang Yingjie rushed forward aggressively. When he saw Peng Weiguo turning around just now, he thought he had an opportunity and immediately stabbed the ball with his foot!

    "Be careful!" Seeing Wang Yingjie's action, Pei Wei jumped up from his chair. Damn it, I told you not to make a move easily, but you still pounced so hard at once. If you hadn't stopped, what would happen next?  It's hard to move.

    Sure enough, when he saw Wang Yingjie's foot stretched out, Peng Weiguo flicked the ball outward and avoided Wang Yingjie's first tackle. Then he quickly rushed past Wang Yingjie and continued to dribble the ball forward.

    Wang Yingjie kicked the ball in the air, and his body couldn't help but lean forward. Just as he stabilized his center of gravity, he saw Ballack rushing past him with a "hoo".

    Ballack returned to defense quickly, and although Peng Weiguo was not slow, he was not as fast as Ballack rushing with a ball at his feet. Seeing that Ballack was about to catch up with Peng Weiguo, Pei Wei off the court breathed a sigh of relief.

    Although the defensive formation has not yet been fully formed, as long as Ballack entangles Peng Weiguo for a while, the Guangzhou Suns' fast break will fail!

    However, just when Ballack was about to catch up with Peng Weiguo, Peng Weiguo suddenly lifted the ball up with his toes, and the half-high ball was passed directly to Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area!

    Peng Weiguo kept his head down while doing this action, which also confused the defenders in front of him. When Zhu Guosheng and Feng Gang saw the ball suddenly fly out from Peng Weiguo's feet,??, Hu Zhijun had rushed out from between the two of them, and then Peng Weiguo's pass fell in front of him!

    Almost in the blink of an eye, Hu Zhijun got a single sword!

    This is the perfect combination of the Golden Goal and the Golden Boot in League A last season!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 86 High Level

    Peng Weiguo's precise scalpel-like passing coupled with Hu Zhijun's well-tuned forward penetration, such a simple pass and burst made Yunjia Tianyu's solid defense line seem like nothing!

    Gently padding the ball forward in front of him, Hu Zhijun took the ball two steps forward and broke into the penalty area. At this time, Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng had just turned around!

    In front of Hu Zhijun, there is only Xiao Fei who abandons the goal and attacks. Hu Zhijun is already familiar with this kind of single-handed ball.

    First, he made a fake shot to knock Xiao Fei to the ground, then moved the ball to the side, avoiding Xiao Fei's stretched out hand, and finally gave a gentle push towards the empty goal

    The din all over the sky stopped immediately!  One to one!

    After scoring the goal, Hu Zhijun jumped into the air, waved his fist vigorously, then ran to the midfield and hugged the laughing Peng Weiguo tightly.

    Pei Wei shook his head in disappointment. The defense had done its best. Although Ballack could be said to have made a mistake, his assist was approved by Wenger, and after he went up, Wang Yingjie filled in for him. However,  Wang Yingjie's ferocious nature in attacking the ball allowed him to be outdone by Peng Weiguo in one encounter, and he lost the ball directly.

    Peng Weiguo is now at his peak. It can be said that he is the best midfielder in the country. Although Hu Zhijun has come down from his peak of 17 goals in 22 games last year, his strength is still there.  Now, Yunjia Tianyu can not feel discouraged by these two people teaming up to score the goal.

    Regarding this conceded goal, the fans in the stands all had a tolerant attitude. After all, the strength and level of both sides were there, and it was not that difficult to accept a goal scored by the opponent, not to mention the Yunjia Tianyu players before conceding the goal.  Their performance was very good. At least this first half alone made the fans feel that the tickets they spent were worth it!

    So when the whistle sounded at the end of the first half and players from both sides walked towards the tunnel, the fans in the stands still gave the players applause without hesitation.

    But compared with the tolerance of the fans, Wenger seemed very angry and dissatisfied.

    After getting along with each other for more than half a year, all the players were conquered by Wenger's strong personal charm. At the same time, they also knew that although Wenger usually looks elegant and elegant, as gentle as a learned scholar - in fact, he is also  You can be considered such a person, but if you don't show the ability he thinks you should have during the game, he will definitely scold you in the locker room, no matter how high your status is in the team.  , no one can escape such a fate.

    But everyone who was scolded by him would not have any big objections, because everything Wenger said was reasonable. He could even tell you in detail about a mistake in your game, and then tell you what you should do.  ¡ª¡ªThis makes every player convinced by him.

    Sure enough, when everyone entered the locker room and Xia Liquan, who was at the end, closed the door of the locker room, Wenger's roar immediately came from the crack in the door.

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    "We should have had a better ending in the first half! We controlled the ball for 58% of the time, and we also had an advantage in the success rate of head-on confrontations. We shot four times more than the opponent, and we were 40 times ahead.  We all completed the game perfectly in four minutes, but in the last minute, did you lose your mind and make a collective mistake?¡±

    Wenger can now speak Chinese very smoothly, and Pei Wei basically only needs to add a few words occasionally: "Barack, it's not that you didn't master the timing of your intervention, but you should let your teammates know that you are coming.  Then slow down the rhythm. Although you don't understand the language, your teammates will know even if you shout, but you come up silently! Nie Fei, as a core midfielder, you should be aware of the situation around you.  You know everything that happened! Why did you rush to separate the sides? Meng Xiaojun, the pass was too hasty! There was no defensive player around you at the time. Wang Yingjie, why did you rush?  There are so many flaws! How many times have I said that you have to be careful when defending so that you won¡¯t get dizzy! Feng Gang, Wang Yingjie, how do you let the opponent¡¯s forward pass you so easily?  He passed by and you couldn't turn around when he entered the penalty area? Are you as stupid as" Wenger used a French phrase, and Pei Wei next to him immediately added: "Wires"  Rod!¡±

    After scolding the players who would be responsible for conceding goals one by one, Wenger calmed down: "I think I should be able to understand you. After all, this is your first time playing against a team of such a high level. You are a little nervous.  It is inevitable, but I must let you know that you??The strength and level are no longer inferior to any domestic team, and you are still very young and have great development prospects!  They are just a stumbling block on your road to success, although they are relatively big Remember, play calmly and calmly, maximize your abilities, and you will be invincible!  "

    "In the second half, we still followed the tactics of the first half. Most of the time, it proved that this tactic is effective. They have no way to counter our tactics. Maybe they will strengthen the defense in the middle, so we have to  Work hard on the wing.¡±

    Wenger made a few notes on the tactical board: "Wu Jiang, in the second half, you replace Yi Xiaofeng and make more breakthroughs with Aylin on the two wings, but don't blindly hit the ball into the penalty area and pass it to the arc of the penalty area.  The top area is also a good choice. Tony, for the rest of the game, you must stay firmly in the penalty area. Even if you can't score, you must attract the attention of the opponent's two defenders to the maximum extent. Wanpeng  , you replaced Wang Yingjie in the second half, you only have one task, and that is to score goals! Michael, it seems that I have to say sorry to you, because you have to give up your offense to completely target the opponent's midfield.  core."

    Ballack shrugged: "Okay coach, I accept your apology."

    Hearing Ballack¡¯s words translated, the other players burst into low laughter, and the atmosphere in the locker room became relaxed.

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    "Look at how he adjusts the atmosphere in the locker room and learn from it!" In the corner of the locker room, Xia Liquan touched Ding Yu with his elbow and whispered.

    Ding Yu nodded, his tone full of admiration: "First, criticize to make the players nervous, then use praise to rebuild the players' confidence, and finally use a joke to make the players relax There is tension and relaxation, these things  I have learned it, but it is impossible to use it as appropriately and cleverly as he does Coach Wenger's level is really high. I have never seen such a high-level coach before. I even think that even the Cologne Sports Institute's  Teachers may not be able to do this.¡±

    "I admire our boss even more." Xia Liquan said with a smile: "He found Wenger, he found Tony, he also found Ballack It is said that coach Wenger had taken a break before coming to our team.  For half a year, Tony and Ballack have only played in the amateur team, but if you look at their level, it is unimaginable! Is it possible that the level of European football is so much higher than ours, and a few random players are better than those in China?  Are coaches and players so far apart?¡±

    "No, I think even in the five major European leagues, with their ability they can make a difference You are right, what is more worthy of admiration is our boss." Ding Yu glanced at Pei Wei and said with admiration.

    Although they didn¡¯t speak loudly, Pei Wei, who was closer to them, still heard everything.

    Pei Wei smiled casually, how did you know that these people will all be famous figures in the future!  The most reputable coach in Europe, the captain of the German national team, the European Golden Boot Pei Wei now only hopes that those who were brought to China by him will not be unable to obtain the achievements and honors they later received.

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    Before the start of the second half, the players of the Guangzhou Suns were relatively relaxed. Although they could hardly be said to have an advantage in the first half, the equalizer at the last moment made them feel that their opponents were nothing more than that. As long as they were serious, they could win this game.  Still very easy.

    This idea of ??underestimating the enemy made them suffer in the second half of the game. Yunjia Tianyu's change to 442 in the second half also surprised the Guangzhou Suns. After they strengthened their defense in the middle, they began to find that the opponent's offense  Started to focus on the wing.

    Nie Fei continued to distribute the ball to both sides to launch the offensive, and Yunjia Tianyu's four players on the two wings took turns to attack, which made the Guangzhou Suns' originally weak wing defense begin to loosen, and Peng Weiguo also discovered that Ballack was attacking him.  The defense was much tighter than in the first half, and he had to expend more energy to get rid of his opponent. In this case, the Guangzhou Suns' offense came to a standstill.

    Yunjia Tianyu's fierce attack quickly achieved results. Sun Chenghai accurately passed the ball to the middle of the penalty area under the cover of Aylin and Nie Fei. Tony's jump in front attracted the attention of the two Guangzhou Suns center backs.  Attention, Wanpeng responded in the middle and easily headed the ball into the lower corner of the goal. Yunjia Tianyu once again took the lead at home!

    Ten minutes later, Nie Fei received a pass from Wu Jiang at the corner of the penalty area and forced his way into the penalty area. With a powerful and heavy volley, the Guangzhou Suns' goal was breached for the third time. Three to one, Yunjia Tianyu won.  A surprising lead!

    In the following time, Yunjia Tianyu resisted the attack of the Guangzhou Suns, and Wenger immediately?The replacement of a defender stabilized the situation. In the end, Yunjia Tianyu suffered a big upset at home. They defeated the Guangzhou Suns, a strong team in Class A, with a score of 3 to 1. It is very likely that they will win the first place in their participation in the Football Association Cup.  Reached the semi-finals in one year.

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 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 87 Big News

    Although Yunjia Tianyu has achieved a good record in the first half of the League A and B, not many people across the country have paid attention to this new team that has only been established for more than a year. However, this situation has changed against the Guangzhou Suns.  That changed after the game.

    When the fans learned that a team from League B had beaten last year's League A runner-up by two goals at home, they were surprised and began to pay attention to this team that had little impression at all.

    So when the second round was held in Guangzhou seven days later, many more people began to pay attention to the game.

    Yunjia Tianyu still maintained their good form, relying on Tony's goal in the 63rd minute to tie the Guangzhou Suns 1-1 in the away game, and advanced to the quarterfinals with a score of 4-2 in two rounds.

    It is worth mentioning that since this Football Association Cup is held for the first time in ten years, the participating teams still attach great importance to this event. Except for Yunjia Tianyu, all the teams that entered the top eight are from the A-League.  A strong team with a big name, and after drawing lots, Yunjia Tianyu's opponent in the second round is also from Guangdong. The winner of this year's "Bidding King" in the transfer market is Guangdong Hongda.

    After learning the result of the draw, Pei Wei sighed. Yunjia Tianyu's luck was not good. In his memory, this year was the best year for Guangdong Hongda in Class A, winning two national team main players.  After that, they won the fourth place in this year's A-League. After that, the famous Guangdong football began to die. In 1997, Guangdong Hongda was relegated. In 1998, the Guangzhou Suns were relegated, and then they never returned to the top team.  among the ranks.

    When Yunjia Tianyu met two representatives of Guangdong football in this year's Football Association Cup, Pei Wei began to feel like he was personally involved in history.

    However, although he knew that Guangdong football would soon go downhill, Pei Wei still knew that the opponent in front of him was still very strong. The two international players introduced this year are both regular players in the national team. Liaoning's Li Bing has a strong impact, and Sichuan's Ma Tian  Able to shoot quickly and have abundant physical energy, these two people have always been strong candidates for the league's best lineup, and they are also at the peak of their form. At least this year, their strength is better than that of Guangzhou, which Yunjia Tianyu just eliminated.  The sun is still strong.

    And this is exactly what Pei Wei wants. He wants to set an example among domestic clubs, so he must have matching results. Otherwise, no matter how standardized and modern your club is, if it fails to achieve good results.  , then others won¡¯t notice you.

    Only after achieving eye-catching results will others notice your various measures and start to imitate them one after another. Only in this way can you achieve the point of breaking through the surface, and will there be a situation where one leader triggers a wave.  .

    Pei Wei hopes that his club can become the leader, so he desperately uses huge costs to build a strong team in a short period of time, and uses every means to attract the attention of fans across the country and let other clubs take a look at Yunjia Tianyu  How it was successful.

    Within the past six months, Yunjia Tianyu's various facilities, both hardware and software, have gradually begun to develop towards the modern club that Pei Wei had in mind. Several young people who have returned from Europe have taken up positions in various echelons. They have changed  Instead of the boring and rigid way of training young players in the past, it focuses on cultivating their interests and making them interested in football. This may sacrifice some results at the beginning, but what Pei Wei values ????is the future development of the players.

    These tasks cannot lead to immediate and impressive achievements, so Yunjia Tianyu needs to use other methods to attract the attention of others.

    Obtaining good results in the Football Association Cup is also one of the ways for Yunjia Tianyu, who is now in Class B, to attract attention, but in Pei Wei's view, this is not enough.

    So during this league break, Pei Wei wants to make a big news to make everyone focus on Yunjia Tianyu.

    This is the best time. The league is on truce, the FA Cup is not attractive enough, the national team has no competition, and the Olympic team has just gathered. The media across the country who rely on football to make a living are as hungry as an ascetic.  Like a strong man of 2018, whenever he smells the news, he will rush over like a shark when it sees blood. If Li Qiang in Germany can handle the things he told him at the beginning of the year, Yunjia Tianyu will surely become the star of all fans this summer.  One thing everyone knows.

    Just when Pei Wei was anxious because the news from Germany had not yet arrived, Li Qiang called.

    ¡°Boss, he has relented and agreed to come to our club, but the salary he asked for is very high, one million U.S. dollars, which is already more than the combined annual salary of all other players in our team.¡±

    "Damn, such a high salary?" Pei Wei was a little annoyed. It was not that he couldn't get the money, but he had to consider the feelings of other players: "Even if heHe is famous, more famous than all our players put together, but is his ability greater than that of all our players put together?  "

    ¡°Boss, his request is not too much. You must know that his annual salary in Germany is 800,000 US dollars. If his salary is lower than in Europe, it is impossible for him to come to Asia to play football.¡±

    "Okay, I agree to his request, but I have to add one more thing. We must get at least half of his portrait rights, and the contract amount cannot be leaked." Pei Wei put forward his request.

    "This should be okay. After all, we have been in contact with him for a long time, and he should be tempted." Li Qiang said.

    "Hurry up and do it. I heard that the Japanese also want to recruit him. We can't let them get there first. If he agrees to the request I just made, sign with him immediately We don't need to pay Stuttgart a transfer fee, right?" Pei Wei asked  .

    "No need, his contract has expired this year. As long as he is willing to leave, no one can keep him."

    "Okay, hurry up and do it. It's done. I'll give you double your bonus at the end of the year, haha."

    Two days later, Li Qiang called again.

    "Boss, he has already signed. He can come to China within a week, but it will take at least half a month before he officially joins the team because he still has things to deal with."

    "Great!" Pei Wei jumped up from the sofa: "I'm going to prepare a press conference right now. He will be able to attend the press conference after he officially signs the contract Haha, now our Yunjia Tianyu will definitely have no one.  I don¡¯t know!¡±

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    In the second round of the Football Association Cup, Yunjia Tianyu played at home and tied with Guangdong Hongda in a difficult two-to-two match. Although the result of the home draw made almost everyone pessimistic about Yunjia Tianyu entering the next round, they were able to successively  Defeating and drawing two Guangdong football teams seems to indicate that Yunjia Tianyu has the ability to gain a foothold in Class A.

    In the post-match press conference, Yunjia Tianyu boss Pei Wei, who likes to attend press conferences and often makes shocking remarks, did not comment much on the game itself. He even had controversy over Yunjia Tianyu's penalty in the second half.  He didn't show much anger when he took the penalty kick, which confused the reporters present - if it was normal, Pei Wei would definitely criticize him.

    After the head coaches of both sides finished speaking, just as the host was about to announce the end of the press conference, Pei Wei suddenly took over the microphone.

    The reporters began to stir. Everyone was very interested in hearing what Pei Wei was going to say. Some experienced reporters even sneered in their hearts: They were saying they had nothing to say about the referee just now, but now they couldn't hold it in anymore.  Already?

    But Pei Wei disappointed them, he only said a few words.

    ¡°Journalists sitting here, I have news to announce to you.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled and said: "In three days, a press conference will be held at the Yunjia Tianyu Club. There will be a very exciting news for everyone to know - if you don't want to miss it first,  If you want news, please arrive at the Tianyu Club on time at two o'clock in the afternoon three days later, save your space, and send out your most capable reporters, gentlemen."

    After saying this, Pei Wei let go of the microphone and left the press conference, leaving a group of reporters looking at each other.

    Suddenly a reporter shouted to Pei Wei: "Chairman Pei Wei, can you reveal some news in advance?"

    But Pei Wei only left them with a back view.

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    Although Pei Wei's words were vague, he was right. At this time when there was no good news, all reporters were having a headache on how to fill the pages with valuable news. They almost participated in this event.  The reporters at the press conference immediately asked their superiors for instructions, and then stayed in Yunjia City to prepare for the press conference three days later.

    The news spread quickly, and other reporters who did not attend the press conference also got the news. Reporters who refused to let go of any news rushed to Yunjia City. At that time, almost all the media and fans  All eyes are fixed on this medium-sized city.

    Of course, the reporters would not idle around waiting for the press conference to begin. They tried every means to find out what the "big news" was about to be from the Yunjia Tianyu Club. Unfortunately, they asked all the questions.  Familiar and unfamiliar Yunjia Tianyu Club staff, players and coaches, but the answers they received without exception were "No, we don't know either."

    Journalists who have no choice but to remain obediently in the cloudsAfter the market got through these three days, they could not resist the temptation of getting "big news", although whether this big news existed or not was still open to question.

    PS: Guess what this big news is

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 88 The Superstar Arrives

    Three days passed quickly. The reporters who had been whetted by Yunjia Tianyu rushed to the Yunjia Tianyu Club excitedly after lunch, but were told by the club staff: due to the  There were quite a few local Yunjia fans interested in this press conference, so the club temporarily changed the press conference to be held at the first team's training ground, the Yunjia Stadium.

    The unlucky reporters had no choice but to turn around and rush towards the Yunjia Stadium. At the same time, they called their companions to rush there as well - as for other colleagues who were not so closely related - I don't care about them!  If you can't catch up with the best, one less reporter will mean one less person grabbing the news!

    ? Two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Yunjia Stadium.

    At the exit of the stadium, a wide table and hundreds of chairs had been set up. The chairs were for reporters. Sitting beside the table were Pei Wei, the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club, head coach Arsene Wenger and several others.  To the surprise of the reporters, all the Yunjia Tianyu team members were also present, sitting neatly behind Pei Wei and the others.

    This time is the hottest time of the day. Poor reporters are already a little dizzy after being exposed to the sun for more than ten minutes, but Pei Wei and the others are very comfortable, with parasols on their heads, chatting and laughing without any noise.  There is no rush to announce anything.

    At this time, many Yunjia fans also poured into the stands. Pei Wei's pretentious mystery not only aroused the appetite of reporters, but also the appetite of fans.

    Just when the reporters were getting a little impatient, Pei Wei estimated in his mind that there were already hundreds of reporters. Almost all the famous sports newspapers in the country had sent reporters, and not far away  , the reporters sent by Yunjia TV station also set up their filming machines, waiting for him to announce the good news.

    Pei Wei flicked the microphone in front of him and showed a satisfied expression. His voice was relatively loud. If the scene was quiet enough, even the fans in the stands could hear what he said.

    "Hello everyone, friends from reporters and fans." Pei Wei used these words as his opening remarks: "Everyone knows that according to the regulations of the Chinese Football Association, each Class A team is allowed to introduce three foreign players from abroad. Because  For various reasons, our Yunjia Tianyu only has two foreign players this year, that is our German player Ballack and Italian player Toni. They have made a great contribution to the good results achieved by Yunjia Tianyu so far, but we have always  It¡¯s a pity that we couldn¡¯t use the third foreign aid quota, which is a complete waste.¡±

    Several reporters were already dissatisfied. Pei Wei had been talking for a long time, but didn't he just find a third foreign aid?  What's all the fuss about, and mysteriously saying there's big news? It's all a lie.

    There are twenty-four teams in Class A, Class B, each with three foreign players, a total of seventy-two people. Even if Yunjia Tianyu only uses two, and Bayi has no foreign players, there will still be sixty-eight. If they are introduced  If one foreign aid is big news, then there will be a full 68 big news in the country - the question is, if there are so many "big news", can it still be called "big news"?

    "Damn it, I will never believe what this bastard says again. He is just teasing people." A reporter whispered angrily to his companions.

    Others also made similar sounds of dissatisfaction. It seems that if they fail to satisfy their news demands today, then Pei Wei and his Yunjia Tianyu will be in misery. If they offend these people, they will basically offend the whole country.  More than 90% of the print news media means that Yunjia Tianyu will be a stunner in front of fans across the country.

    The players sitting behind Pei Wei also began to feel uneasy. They didn't know who the foreign player was coming, but looking at this posture, these "uncrowned kings" were very angry. It seems that Yunjia Tianyu will be the leader in the future.  Don¡¯t want any more positive press.

    Pei Wei, as if he didn't hear the low curses coming from below, continued talking to himself: "During the intermission period of the league, we got an opportunity to make up for the insufficient number of foreign players. After our long-term investigation,  As well as negotiations, we have signed a foreign player. I believe that after he joins, our Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strength will definitely reach a higher level!¡±

    Having said this, he stood up and waved vigorously towards the player tunnel: "Now, welcome our new foreign aid, Mr. Dunga from Brazil!"

    These words were like a thunder on the ground, shocking everyone present with their mouths agape!

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    Who is Dunga?  He participated in two World Cups in 1990 and 1994, and also won the World Cup trophy as captain in 1994. He has won the America's Cup, the Under-20 World Youth Championship and several Brazilian domestic championships. He has played for Serie A and the Bundesliga.  Waiting for the captain of the Brazilian team of many wealthy teams!

    For such a famous player in both South America and Europe, the distance between Chinese football and him seems to be a light year away.

    But now, Pei Wei clearly told everyone that the third foreign player introduced by Yunjia Tianyu during the league break is Dunga, a famous tough guy in international football and the captain of the Brazilian national team who has countless honors!

    This is showing favoritism!  This was the first thought that crossed the minds of all reporters and fans who heard Pei Wei's words.

    You know, in the past two years of professional leagues, almost all foreign players are unknown in the place where they were born!  For example, the Russian Valoja, who won the best foreign aid in the Shanghai team last year, was just an amateur player before coming to China. Even his original purpose of coming to China was not to play football, but to study. Such a player  Amateur foreign players actually performed well in last year's A-League and scored ten goals. This shows the level of foreign players in the Chinese League.

    Even though Ballack and Tony, whom Yunjia Tianyu introduced before, performed very well, they were originally just amateur players.

    Now, there is actually a main player of the Brazilian national team and the captain of the national team who has won the World Cup!

    Not to mention in China, in the whole of Asia, the only person who can compare with Dunga is Zico, who retired in Japan last year. But Zico was already 40 years old when he came to Japan, and he only played one game.  He announced his retirement in 2008.

    But Dunga is different. He is only 31 years old this year. As a defensive midfielder, he is far from declining. He won the World Cup last year. In the past season, he almost played for the Bundesliga powerhouse Stuttgart.  All games filled!  His arrival will definitely make Yunjia Tianyu the most popular team in China and even Asia!

    Soon, the figure walking out of the players tunnel shattered all the reporters¡¯ doubts!

    ????????? A resolute face, energetic short hair, not tall but strong figure

    Everyone recognized him at a glance. Yes, he was indeed the man who stood in the center of the Rose Bowl last year and raised the Hercules Cup, Dunga, the captain of the Brazilian national team!

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    Until Dunga sat down next to Pei Wei and Wenger, the reporters present had not yet come out of their shock, and the scene went cold for a while.

    At this time, an extremely rhythmic shout suddenly came from the stands: "Denga! Dunga! Dunga!" That was the fans enthusiastically welcoming this absolute superstar who was the first to join a Chinese team!

    The fans woke up from the shock faster than the reporters, because they did not need to think about other things. They only knew that their favorite team now has such a big-name superstar in the world. Nothing makes them more excited than this.  So happy!

    Hearing the enthusiastic shouts from all around, Pei Wei and Dunga laughed at the same time. Dunga felt that the fans here were indeed very enthusiastic, and he was very satisfied with the treatment given to him by the club. It seemed that he had come to China at the right time.

    Pei Weixiao is proud of his big deal. I believe that no one related to football will ignore the trends of a World Cup champion captain like Dunga. It seems that not only in China, but also around the world.  , everyone will know that in China, there is a club called Yunjia Tianyu!

    The reporters finally came out of the shock, and their professional qualities as reporters prevailed. One reporter took the lead in asking: "Mr. Deng Jia, what prompted you to join Yunjia Tianyu? I believe that even in  There will be countless teams in the five major European leagues lining up to invite you to join!¡±

    After listening to Wenger's whispered translation (Wenger can speak German and Spanish, Dunga has been in Germany for a long time, and the official language of Brazil is Portuguese, the difference between Portuguese and Spanish is quite small),  Therefore, the communication between the two was not a problem at all), Dunga still said with a smile: "I am moved by the sincerity of Yunjia Tianyu Club, and I believe that a club like Yunjia Tianyu with first-class hardware facilities is fully capable of becoming a giant.  I hope to use my ability to promote this process, and I am also very tempted by Mr. Wenger¡¯s invitation.¡±

    "So what is your annual salary? Can you tell us?" Another reporter asked.

    Pei Wei took over the conversation: "We can only keep this secret for the time being, but what I can reveal is that it will definitely not be a shocking astronomical figure, but it will definitely be worthy of Mr. Dunga's level. All I can say is this  many."

    Next, he answered a few more questions. Dunga, who has played for multiple clubs, is very experienced in dealing with reporters, which also made him appear to be able to answer questions with ease. The reporters tried their best to remember.Hold on, refusing to let go of a word.

    Pei Wei looked at the scene in front of him and finally laughed with satisfaction. He knew that when the superstar Deng Jia arrived, it would be the time when Yunjia Tianyu became famous in China!

    PS: You guys are so good It seems that I will write more obscurely in the future

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 89 Superstar Effect

    The captain of the Brazilian national team and former Stuttgart midfielder Dunga terminated his contract with the Stuttgart club after the 1994-95 Bundesliga. He joined the Chinese League B team Yunjia Tianyu as a free agent and signed a three-year contract.

    This shocking news immediately spread throughout China. All sports newspapers published the next day used their best pages to report on this incident. I believe that under such intensive bombing, I am afraid that  Even most people who are not fans know that there is a guy named Dunga from Brazil who joined a team called Yunjia Tianyu - strange, is this surprising?

    Yes, this is indeed surprising.

    Just as the reporter at the press conference asked, after terminating his contract with Stuttgart, Dunga is already a free agent. Although he is over 30 years old, he is far from declining and has to find a job with other five major league teams.  The position was not difficult at all, but he happened to come to Asia, to China, where professional football started less than two years ago, and he joined a second-level team!

    There is nothing more unbelievable than this. Even major European sports newspapers such as Spain's Marca and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport have prominently published this news.

    After that day, the number of reporters who had been stationed around Yunjia Tianyu Club for a long time to get first-hand news surged, which also gave Tianyu Club a small increase in income - several hotels closest to Beiwan Stadium  They are all the property of Tianyu Club.

    Every day the club receives countless requests to interview Dunga. After all, there are not many opportunities to face such a world superstar. What is even more gratifying is that the fans of Yunjia Tianyu will have the opportunity every year in the next three years.  See Dunga in action up close and personal, and have the chance to get an autograph from a world champion.

    In the end, even CCTV was alerted. They sent people to negotiate with Yunjia Tianyu Club, hoping to interview Dunga. Unfortunately, after the signing was completed, the world champion captain flew back to Brazil to deal with some matters. They all pounced.  Empty.

    Under this situation, even the news that Yunjia Tianyu set off to Guangdong to play the second leg of the second round of the Football Association Cup was ignored by most people. Almost no one paid attention to Yunjia Tianyu's players.  I came to Guangzhou under the circumstances.

    Faced with this situation, the players were very unhappy: Yes, Dunga is indeed a world-class superstar and the captain of the world championship, but he is only one person after all. Without the cooperation of these teammates, how can he still be alone?  Win the game?  It's great now, no one cares about us, they only care about the newcomer who is still far away in Brazil and has never even practiced together!

    Everyone is jealous, not to mention these young, lofty-minded guys. They don¡¯t care how famous you are. If you don¡¯t come up with something that convinces them, even if you are the best player in the World Cup  They may not be convinced.

    Especially when they saw the situation of Guangdong Hongda's head coach during the interview, they were all furious. The head coach said this: "I am very fortunate that Dunga has not joined the team yet.  Yunjia Tianyu team, if he can play now, it will cause trouble for our promotion Now, we drew with our opponent in the away game and scored two away goals. I want to enter the Football Association  The semi-finals of the Cup will definitely be us, so even if Dunga can play in the next game, it won't have much to do with us. Even if it does, it will be next year."

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    "Are you angry?"

    The night before the game, Pei Wei called all the players into Wenger¡¯s room and pointed at the head coach of Guangdong Hongda who was being interviewed on TV and asked them.

    "I just want to beat that guy up now, even though he is a bit old." Zhu Guosheng pinched his knuckles a few times and said viciously. The expressions of the others were not much better. This guy's words were completely talking about Yun Jia.  Tianyu¡¯s other players are not enough to watch.

    "He is looking down on you! He thinks that without Dunga we will definitely be eliminated in the away game! He seems to have forgotten that before Dunga announced his joining, it was our group who created eleven unbeatable games in League B.  The defeat record ranks first in the A-B standings! At the same time, we eliminated the Guangzhou Suns, who were not inferior to them, and entered the quarterfinals of the Football Association Cup! Although we tied our opponents at home and scored two away goals, I  I firmly believe that we will be able to defeat our opponents in the away game. Our goal this year is not only to reach League A, but also to win the FA Cup!¡±

    Wenger then spoke: "All of you are very important members of the team. In a football team, there will always beEven if I have world superstars on both the main team and the bench, it¡¯s impossible for me to play all the games with just eleven people, right?  So everyone can rest assured that although Dunga is very famous and very strong, I will not let him be the main player just because of his reputation.  From the first day I became your head coach, I have been emphasizing a point. There will never be an absolute main player or substitute in the team. Who is in better condition in training and can play a better role on the field?  If it is bigger, I will use whoever is the main force. Even if Dunga comes, he must abide by this rule of mine!  "

    "There is another thing. You may think that Dunga has a higher salary than you all. I admit this." Pei Wei said: "I don't want to deceive you. The highest-paid among you may be Ballack and Tony. Their annual salary  The equivalent of RMB is close to one million. This is because of different prices. You are all from Europe. The price level in Europe is much higher than that in China, so everyone can understand. Now I hope you can also understand. Dunga is here.  Before joining our team, his annual salary in Stuttgart was US$800,000, after tax. This was determined by his value. It is impossible for us to give him a lower salary than this, because if it were the same salary,  Then there is no need for him to come to Asiaand his money is not free. He can show the ability to earn this salary on the court, and can bring great fame to the club through his fame. These are all  It¡¯s unique to him. Of course, if you can reach or exceed his height in the future, I will give you the same salary! Now, do you understand?¡±

    The players nodded in twos and threes. Indeed, in the world of football, ability and influence are the only criteria that determine the level of income. Dunga is worth this price.

    "So, tomorrow's game will be the best opportunity for you to prove yourself, kill Guangdong Hongda, and let all fans know that Yunjia Tianyu not only has Dunga, but you also have strong strength!"

    "Kill Hongda! Kill Hongda!"

    The players raised their arms and shouted, venting all their unhappiness on Guangdong Hongda. It can be expected that when these almost red-eyed guys step onto the field tomorrow, Guangdong Hongda's players will definitely be in big trouble.

    Wenger and Pei Wei looked at each other, and they both breathed a sigh of relief.

    If the players' dissatisfaction with Dunga's reputation and income cannot be suppressed before the game, tomorrow's game will definitely not be easy to play. Even if they win, it will definitely cause other players to dislike Dunga in the future.  There has been internal strife, and now the players' attention has turned to the game. After Dunga returns to the team, as long as Dunga shows his level in training and games, the hidden dangers will be much smaller.

    They have to deal with it carefully. This can be regarded as another superstar effect brought about by Dunga joining.

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    On the second day of the game, everyone who watched the game was stunned by the madness displayed by Yunjia Tianyu. Midfielder Wang Yingjie's non-stop physical sprint all over the field disrupted Guangdong's huge offense.  , although he was sent off for accumulating two yellow cards before the end of the game, he also made Guangdong Yuanda's offense basically useless. Li Bing was stared at by Zhu Guosheng, who was about the same height as him, although he had the absolute advantage in experience and technology.  The upper hand, but in terms of physical strength and collision, he failed to gain any advantage.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu defended tenaciously, Guangdong Hongda still relied on two national team main players to score two goals. However, defensively, they were beaten by Yunjia Tianyu.

    Their main goalkeeper of the national team picked the ball from the goal five times in the whole game!  Yunjia Tianyu stabbed Guangdong Hongda five times with a hearty attack. As soon as Tony started, he scored two consecutive headers. Aylin scored the team's third goal with a supplementary shot in front of the goal in the 39th minute of the game.  Wan Peng, who was replaced in the second half, scored the fourth goal with a wonderful long-range shot. Before the end, Wu Jiying's long-distance run after stealing the ball in the backcourt put an end to this goal battle.

    Five to two!  With a total score of 7 to 4, Yunjia Tianyu reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup with convincing results. In addition, they introduced the Brazilian national team captain Dunga. Now even the top players in the A-A began to use cautious  Eyes began to look at this strong rising club.

    "Did you see it? This is the superstar effect." Pei Wei proudly said to Xiao Zhao in the office: "If we had not announced the signing of Dunga before this game, even if we eliminated Guangdong Hongda with this score and entered the  In the semi-finals, even if some people have started to pay attention to us, fans across the country will not care too much. They will only think that we are just an occasional upset Now, everyone is starting to pay attention to us, and all fans are paying attention to us.  We are following us. Even if we spend a million dollars to advertise, we may not have such an effect.?!  This is the superstar effect!  "

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 90 Rival Shanghai

    "Without Dunga, Yunjia Tianyu could remain undefeated in the first half of the first half of the A-B games and eliminated two strong A-A teams from Guangdong in the Football Association Cup. With Dunga, how much will their combat effectiveness increase?  ?" "Football Weekly"

    "Perhaps the teams competing for the championship in Class A should be careful. Maybe this team that was unknown a year ago will launch a strong impact on the structure of Class A. Fortunately, this potential threat may not come until next year.  will become a reality.¡± Sports Weekly.

    Looking at the praises in newspapers one after another, Pei Wei couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. His goal of engaging in football has initially achieved results. Yunjia Tianyu, the team he built with his own hands, has already achieved success.  Beginning to be known by everyone, the way the club operates also begins to have an impact on the inherent ideas of forming a club. As long as a few more outstanding results are achieved, clubs will naturally follow suit, which will gradually form a powerful airflow that will have an impact on the entire club.  Environmental impact.

    The butterfly has begun to flap its wings, and the storm has gradually begun to form

    But what Pei Wei didn't expect was that Yunjia Tianyu's outstanding performance would also bring him a problem after attracting nationwide attention.

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    "What? Shanghai Shenhua requires early termination of the lease contract?"

    On the first day after the game against Guangdong Hongda, Xiao Zhao told Pei Wei the news, which immediately destroyed Pei Wei's good mood until nothing was left.

    "Damn! They did it on purpose!" Pei Wei threw a cup angrily: "Our opponent in the FA Cup semi-finals is Shanghai Shenhua!"

    Pei Wei's anger is not unreasonable. The two FA Cup semi-finals against the Shanghai team are on July 23 and July 30 respectively. This period is the time when the National Olympic team is concentrated. Wu Jiying himself is a National Olympic team player.  As a member of the team, he was originally unable to play in these two games, but the Shanghai team made this request. Isn't this an obvious suppression?

    But this time Pei Wei thought wrong. As he knew, Wu Jiying could not play in the two games against Shanghai. The Shanghai team did not have to do this. It was just that in the first half of the A-A game, although the Shanghai team  They have performed well and have always occupied the top spot in the standings. However, behind them, Beijing Yulin, Dalian Dongfang and Guangdong Hongda are chasing closely. The gap between them is very small. If they are not careful, they may be followed.  The first throne is pulled down.

    In the first half of the game, the Shanghai team had some troubles at the left back position. The former main left back was injured and had to miss most of the season. The substitute left back was too young and could not complete the task well. Here,  In this case, they thought of Wu Jiying, the former substitute forward who is now playing well at the left back position of Yunjia Tianyu.

    At that time, the Shanghai people insisted on adding in the lease contract that the Shanghai team could terminate the lease midway if necessary. Pei Wei was very reluctant at the time, but he had to agree for the sake of business. Now the Shanghai people have seized on this requirement.  When Wu Jiying was brought back, it was clearly written in black and white, and Pei Wei couldn't help but refuse to agree.

    Although Wu Jiying was reluctant to join an A-B team when he came, after half a year, he already had a good impression of this club. Unfortunately, the attraction of returning to Shanghai to compete for the A-A championship  Strength seems to be much more attractive than winning the A-B championship. Moreover, as a Shanghainese, playing for the local team is the most hoped-for thing for players in this era.

    With the addition of Dunga and the loss of Wu Jiying, no one can tell whether Yunjia Tianyu's strength has increased or decreased. At least Wenger has a headache. He had to modify his accustomed tactic of assisting from both defenders to one side.  The main defense is the main attack.

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    After finishing his affairs in Brazil, Dunga came to Yunjia Tianyu to report three days before the first leg of the FA Cup semi-final against Shanghai Shenhua. Although he could not play the game immediately, his arrival still made Yunjia happy.  Tianyu's morale was high.

    For two days in a row, the training ground was crowded with Yunjia fans who wanted to catch a glimpse of the world champion. Naturally, the experienced Dunga was not like a young man who would get carried away when everyone was watching. He, like other team members,  He meticulously completed the training tasks assigned by Wenger. At the same time, despite the language barrier, he responded with a kind smile to every teammate, which also allowed him to integrate into the team in the shortest time.

    Although the joint training these days has been very successful, Wenger still has no intention of letting Dunga play so soon. Since the end of the Bundesliga, Dunga has not trained formally for more than a month, and his physical functions are not at their peak.  He is in good condition, and letting him play rashly will only mess up his debut.

    Fortunately, the Football Association?The opponent in the semi-finals, Shanghai Shenhua, has three main players who are members of the Olympic team, not including Wu Jiying who has just returned to Shanghai. Compared with Yunjia Tianyu who lost one Wu Jiying, Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s loss in strength is greater.  For serious.

    However, Pei Wei will never forget that as long as General Fan was present on the Shanghai team in 1995, no team would dare to underestimate them. General Fan in 1995 was at the peak of his career.  Pei Wei remembers that this year, General Fan, who was promoted to the attacking midfielder position by the famous Shanghai coach Xu Genbao, scored fifteen goals in this year, taking the Golden Ball and Golden Boots into his arms in one fell swoop.  With the glittering title of league champion, it can be said that 1995 in Chinese football was the "Year of General Fan", and no one else could surpass him in the limelight this year.

    Pei Wei has always believed that General Fan is definitely the most comprehensive player among Chinese players. He has played forward, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder and central defender, and performed surprisingly well in all of them.  During the year, the only one who could compete with him was probably China's No. 1 forward Hao Dong, who had won three top scorers after transferring to Dalian. Moreover, in the first few years of League A, due to the weak strength of the People's Liberation Army,  , Hao Dong's performance cannot be compared with General Fan at all.

    At this time, General Fan, it is no exaggeration to call him "the number one football player in China".

    What's more, the Shanghai team's bench is extremely thick. Even if four of the absolute main players are gone, the other substitutes are all well-known domestic players. Meeting Shanghai at its peak in the Football Association Cup will be a big win for Yunjia Tianyu.  Saying no is a good thing.

    But it is also an excellent opportunity to prove Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strength.

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    July 23, 1995, North Bay Stadium.

    As usual, the enthusiastic Yunjia fans packed the Beiwan Stadium to a full capacity. What is different from usual is that today they came to watch the game, not only to cheer for the team, but also to watch the game at the scene for the first time.  to the performance of the world champion in the Yunjia Tianyu team.

    But obviously they were disappointed. Although Dunga was included in the squad for the game, he was not in the lineup. Instead, he sat on the bench with a smile on his face.

    The fans who were disappointed for a while were not too discouraged. When the players from both sides entered the field, they began to cheer collectively. Although the Football Association Cup is a so-called tasteless competition, now that they have reached the semi-finals, the two teams also  There is no reason to give up like this.

    Yunjia Tianyu's main lineup was all lined up, except for Meng Xiaojun who replaced Wu Jiying who had left. Shanghai Shenhua also sent out all the main players who could play. Being able to witness such a game with one's own eyes, even if Deng Ga did not play, it would be considered worthwhile.  This trip is over.

    As for Shanghai Shenhua, who currently tops the A-A standings, they have no intention of despising the opponent in front of them. They will never defeat the Guangzhou Suns and Guangdong Hongda teams with big scores at home and away.  They are ordinary people, and their tactics are very similar to Shanghai Shenhua. They force the opponent to make mistakes through continuous pressing throughout the court, and then use powerful offense to make the opponent's door open again and again - this is exactly  This is Shanghai Shenhua's unfailing "press and encircle" tactic this year.

    Although the situation of winning the league is very tight, Shanghai Shenhua's head coach Xu Genbao has no intention of giving up the FA Cup. This year is the strongest year for the Shanghai team. The core player General Fan is unstoppable, and several veterans  It also maintains a very high level. The representatives of the young players, the "Shanghai Four Little Dragons", all performed well. Xu Genbao is confident that he can win two championships including the A-League and the Football Association Cup, becoming the first team to win the A-A League since the beginning.  The first "Double Champion".

    So he sent out the strongest lineup he had, including his core player General Fan. He firmly believed that in the current Chinese arena, no player could defend General Fan. Maybe the world champion captain could.  Yes, but what role can a player who has only practiced with the team for two days play?

    When he learned that Dunga was not on the roster for this game, he said "Eh" in surprise: "This foreign coach is not bad, how can he bear not to use a big-name player like Dunga?"

    If it were me, would I be able to resist Dunga who just joined the team when facing a strong opponent?

    Xu Genbao asked himself in his mind and found that it was difficult to resist this temptation.

    Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Wenger and found that Wenger was looking at the court expressionlessly, and he secretly felt more vigilant in his heart.

    So, let¡¯s see how our on-the-spot command is even better in this game!  Xu Genbao thought secretly in his heart.

    ps: It¡¯s a little late, brothers, don¡¯t blame me!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 91 The Majestic General Fan (Part 1)

    As an old fan from later generations, Pei Wei has extremely complicated feelings towards Xu Genbao, a character coach in the history of Chinese football.

    He was once the captain of the national team and won the national league championship as the head coach of the second national team. Of course, the most well-known thing now is that he led the Chinese Olympic team to encounter the "black nine minutes" in 1991 and failed to qualify from the Asian region.  And his famous saying "If you are determined to make it, you must qualify."

    He has made outstanding contributions. The 1992 Olympic team he led for three years has been the most solid backbone of the national team in the past ten years. In the first few years of professionalization, these players were also the backbone of each club, like  General Fan, Hao Dong, Peng Weiguo, Li Bing and others are all influential figures in the A-A decade, including Chu Biao, who played for Yunjia Tianyu last year, and Feng Gang, who wears the captain's armband of Yunjia Tianyu this year, are also from that National Olympic team.  He is a member of the team, and he is also the only coach to lead two different teams (Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Dongfang) to win the league championship in the ten years of League A.

    Of course, he has been criticized for many things. The first ones are the black nine minutes and "one must be determined to qualify", and then there is the rough and single "two locks on the front door and the back door" of player management. Even he led the Shanghai team  The tactic used to win the league championship, the "press and siege", was also considered to be a tactic that hindered the development of Chinese football in later generations. Many fans believe that it was precisely because of this simple and superficial tactic that brought the championship to the Shanghai team that aroused a large number of people.  Teams are rushing to imitate, causing Chinese football to fall into the disadvantages of relying only on the body and being inefficient.

    But no one can deny that in the ten years of the A League, Xu Genbao is definitely one of the most capable and best-performing coaches. The only one who can rival him in terms of record is leading the Dalian team to win three consecutive A League championships.  Late on the ice, the decisive battle between these two people in the past few years is almost a symbol of the Chinese League championship battle.

    And now, Shanghai Shenhua is about to create an unprecedented ten-game winning streak in the history of League A (this record was broken by Dalian Dongfang in 1998, with an eleven-game winning streak. It is worth noting that the head coach of Dalian Dongfang at the time was Xu Genbao).  Right in front of Yunjia Tianyu, they are about to challenge this myth.

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    Although the four main players cannot play, Shanghai Shenhua still has heavyweight players on the three lines. The veteran captain Cheng Yaodong on the defense is a veteran international player, and the midfielder General Fan is now the hottest and unstoppable number one in the league.  The striker, and on the forward line, Qi Hong, who later performed best in the top ten games in 2001 when the Chinese team broke out of Asia, and Valoja, the best foreign aid in last year's A-A, are definitely not weak.

    The absence of four members of the Olympic team may have the greatest impact on the Shanghai team's midfield. The absence of Shens, a left midfielder with delicate footwork, has left the Shanghai team's midfield without an engine, while Zhu Qi's absence has left the midfielder in the penalty area.  There is a missing layer of protection, but Xu Genbao is not too worried about this because he believes that General Fan alone can support the Shanghai team's entire midfield!

    The progress of the game also confirmed that Xu Genbao¡¯s idea was very correct.

    General Fan, who is strong, energetic and extremely fast, can mess up Yunjia Tianyu's midfield by himself. Ballack is not physically afraid of General Fan, but his speed is not as fast as General Fan. Nie Fei is faster.  He can keep up with General Fan, but physically he is not on the same level at all. As for Wang Yingjie, not to mention, he is often the one who directly faces General Fan's attacks. His usually fierce-looking tackles and collisions are against the stronger  General Fan had no effect at all. Instead, he received a yellow card in the 21st minute because of excessive movement.

    "He has the best physical fitness among the Chinese players I have ever seen!" Wenger gritted his teeth on the coaching bench. Originally, when Pei Wei told him to be careful with General Fan, he didn't quite believe it.  There are such outstanding Chinese players, but now, he believes it.

    "He is 1.83 meters tall, weighs 75 kilograms, and has a 100-meter speed of 11.3 seconds. (In a 100-meter speed test for national team members, the absolute fastest ones were General Fan and Beijing's 'Quick Sword Prodigal' Gao Feng."  , both of them have a speed of 11.3 seconds per 100 meters. Even Hao Dong is a step behind the two of them, but Gao Feng's physical fitness is more than a step behind General Fan). Although his weight is not high, his collision ability is  Excellent¡­¡±

    When Wenger saw the data given to him by Pei Wei, he did not believe that there were any Chinese players with such excellent physical fitness. However, when he saw General Fan on the court, he was six centimeters taller than himself and weighed more.  When the five-kilogram Barak collided fiercely but ended up evenly matched, he believed it.

    Seeing General Fan on the court majesticly smashing his team's defense to pieces, Wenger frowned tightly. It seemed that it would be difficult to defend the Shanghai team's attack. Just Fan  The general is enough to give people a headache, not to mention the Qi Hong running in the forward lineErratic and elusive, Feng Gang's attention was basically drawn to him, and he no longer had the energy to care about other things.

    Taking advantage of an opportunity when the ball went out of bounds, Wenger pulled Nie Fei on the sidelines: "Say hello to Ballack, forget about defense and attack for me! At the same time, he notified Sun Chenghai and asked him to go to the penalty area to help defend the opponent's goal.  No. 9, free up Feng Gang to play sweeper! Reduce the assists from the full-backs and let the forwards participate more in the attack!"

    Nie Fei nodded and quickly informed the other team members of Wenger¡¯s instructions.

    Wenger was going to fight hard. Since the midfielders couldn't defend General Fan, it was better to free up Ballack and Nie Fei to participate in the attack. At the same time, he strengthened the defense in the middle of the penalty area and reduced the chance of General Fan directly facing the goalkeeper.  , try your best to score goals with the Shanghai team.

    After strengthening the offense, the pressure on Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defense has indeed been reduced a lot.

    Just like no one in Yunjia Tianyu can defend General Fan, Shanghai Shenhua's defense without General Fan can't stop the attacks of Ballack and Nie Fei. One is fierce and the other is feminine, which makes the Shanghai team's defense also unable to stop.  It was starting to feel a bit overwhelming.

    Nie Fei¡¯s dribbling attracted the attention of two opposing players, and then suddenly passed it to Ballack who came in from behind. Ballack rushed in like a tank and suddenly volleyed hard from the edge of the penalty area!

    Shanghai team¡¯s Georgian goalkeeper Gao Jia jumped up and blocked the ball from the baseline.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, Tony grabbed the spot and hit the goal. The ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced out of the baseline. The fans in the stands sighed.

    Gao Jia took a goal kick with a big kick. Zhu Guosheng rushed to the center circle and knocked the ball down. Nie Fei took the ball and passed it to Ailin on the wing. The Yunjia Tianyu team continued to attack.

    Facing the defense of the opponent's young left back, Ayling first made a cut to the center, and then suddenly moved the ball to the bottom line and forced a breakthrough!

    The opposing defender suddenly turned around and wanted to chase Aylin, but he tripped and fell to the ground!

    Aylin rushed directly to the bottom line, then looked up at the situation in the penalty area and prepared to pass.

    Shanghai Shenhua's defense immediately retracted, and two defenders followed Tony to prevent the tall man from heading the ball towards the goal. Another forward Yi Xiaofeng was also stared at, and he rushed into the penalty area.  Nie Fei was followed by the Shanghai team's midfielder, and Yunjia Tianyu's offensive players were basically controlled.

    But in order to do this, the Shanghai team concentrated almost all the defensive players in the penalty area. At the front of the penalty area, there was basically a blank!

    No one noticed that Ballack had quietly come up, and the area at the top of the penalty area was within Ballack's shooting range!

    Aylin noticed this. In fact, the forward attracted the defensive players into the penalty area, creating opportunities for Ballack to shoot long shots from behind. This is also a very important part of Yunjia Tianyu's tactics.

    Aylin made a cross with his right foot that rotated extremely outward, and the ball flew straight to the front of the penalty area.

    Ballack appeared at that place and swung his right foot to meet the ball!

    "Beautiful pass! Hit it in!" Pei Wei jumped up on the coaching bench. Although Wenger was not as excited as him, he also looked nervously at the situation in front of the penalty area.

    It was only then that the Shanghai team's defenders noticed the danger, but it was obviously too late for them to rush out of the penalty area.

    Just when Ballack's foot was about to hit the ball, a figure rushed up from behind and flew to shovel the ball far away!

    "Damn it! Why did this guy come back so fast!" Pei Wei punched the awning hard, causing the awning to shake.

    He watched helplessly as General Fan quickly returned to defense after seeing Ballack come in, destroying the ball just before Ballack shot. If he wasn't so fast, he wouldn't have been able to make a clearance like this!

    Barak rudely pushed away General Fan who was pressing on him, and then glared at him. He didn't have a good impression of this guy who ruined one of his attacks, but General Fan, who was six centimeters shorter than him, was not afraid of this guy at all.  The big German man snorted heavily from his nose, and then began to look at him maliciously.

    The two men looked at each other like a bullfight for a long time, their foreheads almost touching. At this time, the referee and teammates came up and pulled the two guys apart.

    Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines. Fortunately, he pulled away. Otherwise, since these two people have hot tempers, they might have fought on the spot, which would have been a big trouble.

    But in the next game, I hope there won¡¯t be any trouble. If there is a fight, it will have a negative impact on Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s image.??It's a big damage.

    "But this General Fan's temper was exactly the same as what later generations knew, and he was not a fuel-efficient lamp.

    In fact, with his physical fitness, if it were not for his bad temper, it would not be impossible to become a world-class star.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 92 The Majestic General Fan (Part 2)

    "It doesn't matter, we continue to attack!" Wenger stood up and shouted several times to the field. Although Wenger was upset that he just missed a very likely chance to score, he knew very well that he could not let his emotions interfere.  Players on the field.

    However, the situation on the court now has improved a lot for Yunjia Tianyu. After adopting an attack-for-attack tactic, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s powerful midfield and frontcourt attack power has been maximized, and he will  The offensive in Shanghai was suppressed. If General Fan had not withdrawn in time to put out the fire, Yunjia Tianyu's several fierce offensives might have achieved the maximum effect.

    Even so, after successfully forcing General Fan to return to his own half and start defending, Yunjia Tianyu's minimum goal has been achieved - in defense, they are far less struggling than before.

    Seeing that their team used a fierce offensive to suppress Shanghai Shenhua, who had been unfavorable in the A-League this season, in the half court, the Yunjia fans in the stands began to cheer for Yunjia Tianyu with louder cheers.

    In the first half of the A-B match, all the teams that played at the Beiwan Stadium were shocked by the momentum of the fans at the Beiwan Stadium. No matter whether these fans were usually well-dressed white-collar workers or workers wielding sledgehammers, when they entered  When cheering for their favorite team in the stadium, everyone will abandon their reserve and start cheering for the team with the loudest voice. They can give the greatest courage to Yunjia Tianyu playing at home, and at the same time, they can also make the visiting team players uneasy.  , coupled with a harsh commentator, I have to say that Yunjia Tianyu, who is dominated by young players, can create such good results, and their home atmosphere plays a big role.

    "Not enough, not enough."

    Pei Wei, who was sitting on the coach's bench with his legs crossed, still seemed not so satisfied: "The tone of cheering is too single. Only the simple 'come on' is the main part, and those swear words are not includedthe team song."  Why hasn¡¯t it been done yet? Doesn¡¯t anyone want the 100,000 bonus?¡±

    Xiao Zhao next to him shook his head: "It's not like you don't know this, but I have collected a few songs, but none of them are satisfactory. Either the momentum is not enough or the tune is not beautiful enough After all, a good team song is not that good."  Easy to write."

    "Continue to advertise in newspapers tomorrow, raise the amount of bonuses to 200,000, and ask them to learn from the team songs of foreign giants. In fact, the lyrics of those famous team songs are not much new, but the tune is the same  It¡¯s so exciting. I hope to hear tens of thousands of fans singing our team song at the same time in the A-A stadium next year. Think about it, what a spectacular scene it will be!¡± Pei Wei said with longing.

    "Twenty thousandten thousand!" Xiao Zhao started to stutter: "So much!"

    "This is not too much." Pei Wei explained: "Last year, a popular MTV song in China. Do you know how much the singer paid to buy this song? It is said to be one million! Of course, this is just a legend.  , 200,000 yuan for a team song is definitely not expensive, not to mention we have so many demands.¡±

    "I understand, I will do it as soon as possible." Xiao Zhao took out a notebook and quickly wrote it down.

    Pei Wei nodded and turned to continue watching the game on the field.

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    Pei Wei still has time to take care of other things at this time because he feels that Yunjia Tianyu now has a considerable advantage and the possibility of scoring is very high, but Wenger next to him does not think so.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu has indeed suppressed Shanghai Shenhua with its offensive, and has also successfully made it difficult for Shanghai Shenhua to launch its offense. However, this is based on the premise that all players continue to increase their running range and expand the offensive area.  , while forming an advantage on the court, their physical strength is also constantly being consumed. If they cannot score goals as soon as possible, then when their physical strength decreases, they will lose the ability to counterattack.

    What's more, the opponent Shanghai Shenhua also did a very good job of pressing the whole court. This is normal. They relied on "pressing to surround". In this case, the players of Yunjia Tianyu had no choice but to attack when attacking.  If you are not more careful, you will not be caught by your opponent's mistake and then counterattack, which will cause their physical strength to be consumed faster.

    ¡°We must score first in the first half!¡± Wenger secretly thought in his heart.

    However, things did not develop as expected. After General Fan also joined the defense, he was in good condition today and was still impressive even in the backcourt. Although he did not join Shanghai Shenhua's defensive system, he acted as a  The firefighter relied on his strong physique and outstanding speed to block the holes of the bullets. Several threatening attacks by Yunjia Tianyu were resolved by him one by one. He simply became an insurmountable wall in front of Shanghai Shenhua's goal.

    And the one from Shanghai ShenhuaGoalkeeper Gao Jia, who has been selected for the Georgian national team, also performed well. He saved two very threatening long-range shots from Ballack and Nie Fei, trying to keep the goal.

    The first half came to an end, zero to zero, and no one could break the opponent's goal. Shanghai's offense was dominant in the first twenty minutes, but Yunjia Tianyu dominated the last twenty minutes. Both sides had opportunities, but both  Failed to achieve its intended purpose.

    However, in the eyes of other people who paid attention to this game, Yunjia Tianyu's performance was enough to surprise them. He was able to tie with the Shanghai team in the first half. The scene was comparable. For a B team,  , simply a miracle.

    And this miracle continued in the second half.

    At halftime, Wenger replaced Yi Xiaofeng with Wanpeng. His physical strength was almost exhausted in the sprint back and forth in the first half, and when the opponent adopted intensive defense and possible rapid speed in the future,  His technical characteristics did not play a big role in the counterattack, so Wenger chose to use Wanpeng, who has more comprehensive skills and more physical strength, as the forward. He can better connect the distance between the midfielder and the forward, and Toni  He was at the forefront, launching an immediate impact on the Shanghai team's defense line, which was not very good in average height.

    The physical problem that Wenger was worried about did not occur. Although he consumed more physical energy in the first half than usual, under the training of Yourcenar and the majority of young players, Yunjia Tianyu's physical fitness can be said to be  The best among the A-B teams.

    After the start of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu's balls were more concentrated at Nie Fei's feet. This was specially arranged by Wenger. In this kind of positional battle, Nie Fei's small skills can play a greater role, and Wenger  There is another layer of intention inside.

    Nie Fei and Ballack played a two-on-one and then passed Shanghai Shenhua's only defensive midfielder. At this time, General Fan immediately appeared in front of him. Seeing General Fan approaching, Nie Fei immediately  The ball was moved to the side and then distributed to the wing. Sun Chenghai received the ball and passed the ball. Tony in the center headed the ball high.

    In the next few attacks, Yunjia Tianyu always used Nie Fei's breakthrough to attract General Fan's defense and then quickly distributed the ball to others to organize the attack. This made General Fan miss several times, and at the expense of  After Nie Fei alone attracted General Fan, the biggest supporter in the Shanghai team's defense, Yunjia Tianyu's offense became much smoother.

    Because in addition to Nie Fei, Ballack and Aylin also have the ability to organize offense, but without General Fan, the Shanghai team's defense will undoubtedly be much weaker.

    Yunjia Tianyu's unremitting offense finally paid off. In the 76th minute of the game, Sun Chenghai took the ball from the backcourt and ran for a long distance. When he reached the bottom line, he suddenly passed the ball back to the front of the penalty area. Ballack was strong and sinking.  The long shot forced Gao Jia to throw away the ball. Tony took full advantage of his height and long legs, fell to the ground and shot the ball into the net. Yunjia Tianyu struggled to lead 1-0.

    Wenger waved his fist fiercely. He could see that in fact, the physical strength of Yunjia Tianyu's players had begun to decline during this period. If they could not score a goal, then Yunjia Tianyu would be in the remaining time.  Will spend time in passivity.

    Now, the excitement after taking the lead is enough for them to temporarily forget their physical fatigue, and the opponent is still beaten by the opponent despite defending. There will undoubtedly be huge psychological fluctuations. In this way, Yunjia Tianyu, who is chasing the victory, is likely to expand the score again.

    Wenger was right again. Yunjia Tianyu, who was instructed to continue attacking, almost expanded their lead in the score. Ayling's shot almost crossed the goal line, but it was used by General Fan who returned to the goal in time.  His foot hooked the ball out. Although Wanpeng indicated that the ball had crossed the goal line, the referee ignored him.

    "It's that guy again!" Wenger said angrily. General Fan has destroyed at least two of Yunjia Tianyu's inevitable attacks. If these two attacks are converted into goals, then Yunjia Tianyu has basically touched  Time for those tickets to the FA Cup final.

    But what makes Wenger feel more at ease is that they are still one goal ahead. If they can maintain it until the end, Yunjia Tianyu will have an advantage before the second round.

    Shanghai Shenhua, which gradually stabilized its position, began to launch a counterattack. At this time, Wenger decisively replaced a defender, preparing to maintain the victory to the end.

    Seeing that the expected goal was about to be achieved, the players on the bench were already preparing to celebrate another victory in the FA Cup. In the 85th minute of the game, Shanghai Shenhua won a corner kick.

    Their right midfielder, No. 10 Liu Jun, took a strong outside arc and the ball flew straight to the goal.

    General Fan suddenly jumped in from the back row, and was caught between Tony and Zhu Guosheng.He dived forward fiercely and made a domineering diving leap to the top!

    One to one tie!

    PS: Strongly recommended, we will start speeding up tomorrow!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 93 Yunjia Storm

    As General Fan made this wonderful leap to the top, all the players on the bench of Shanghai Shenhua jumped up, waved their fists desperately, and celebrated crazily, even while maintaining a handsome look.  , Xu Genbao, who showed no emotion or anger, also raised his hands high, waved them to the sky twice, and kept muttering something in his mouth.

    Don¡¯t wonder why they would be so rude for a goal. In this year¡¯s league, Shanghai Shenhua has not lost before. They were also beaten 3-0 by the People¡¯s Liberation Army in an away game, but they have never been as good as today.  They were suppressed by the opponent every game, and they seemed to be at a disadvantage in the confrontation on all lines.

    Wenger on the other end let out an angry "Oh". This goal was nothing to say. In fact, Yunjia Tianyu's defense did not have any big holes. The opponent's threatening players had dedicated personnel to defend them.  But General Fan, who was flanked by two people, still scored the goal. So what else is there to say?

    This goal is the epitome of the whole game. In the overall confrontation, Yunjia Tianyu has the upper hand. Even if he does not have the advantage in all the confrontations in each position, he still does not fall behind. The only one who is not as good as his opponent is Yunjia Tianyu.  The entire team could not find anyone who could stand up to General Fan. On both offense and defense, Yunjia Tianyu only lost to General Fan.

    Wenger frowned tightly. After the opponent successfully equalized the score, Yunjia Tianyu was in a very unfavorable situation. They were already at a disadvantage in terms of physical strength. The tone fell again, and the opponent took advantage of the victory and lost another one.  The ball is nothing new.

    Fortunately, Shanghai Shenhua did not seem to have the idea of ????continuing to strengthen their offense. It seemed that they were satisfied with a draw and an away goal in the away game. They slowed down their pace in the following time, and Yunjia Tianyu also  Unable to launch a major offensive, the two sides could only shake hands and make peace.

    Pei Wei was relieved and sighed in his heart. This is the difference between current Chinese coaches and famous European coaches. Even if Xu Genbao cannot be said to be the number one coach in China, he is at least one of the best coaches in China, but  However, he failed to accurately judge that Yunjia Tianyu was already at the end of its game. If they dared to continue attacking, they might be able to return to the home court with a victory, which would make their second round match easier.  But Xu Genbao chose to decide the outcome in the second round.

    Although it cannot be said that Xu Genbao¡¯s choice is wrong, it is at least conservative.

    In connection with the top ten competition two years later, when the Chinese coach had to win to have any hope of qualifying, the Chinese coach actually proposed such an eye-popping policy of "guaranteing a tie and competing for victory" before the game, which made people sigh.  , "Conservatism" is the biggest cancer that restricts Chinese coaches from going further.

    Pei Wei can be sure that if Wenger is replaced by Xu Genbao, he will have to strengthen the attack at the last moment even if he risks being scored by the opponent again, because even if he loses, losing the game 1:2 in the away game will not be enough.  It's not the end of the world, but if we win, a 2:1 lead in the away game is a huge advantage!

    Sometimes there is only a thin line between victory and failure. The difference is just whether you can seize the opportunity and dare to take risks.

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    Xu Genbao suffered for his conservatism. In the first round of the match, his slightly crude tactics had been thoroughly figured out by Wenger. In the second round, he decisively adjusted his tactics and used Ballack.  Giving up his offensive ability, General Fan was firmly targeted. In the attack, he replaced midfielder Wang Yingjie with Wu Jiang, constantly hitting high balls from both wings, and using Tony's impact to threaten Shanghai's defense.

    In terms of adaptability, Xu Genbao, the representative of domestic coaches, is obviously much worse than Wenger, especially after they have already played against each other once, he still used the same tactics as in the previous game.  The Shanghai team, which was missing four main players, basically lost its offensive threat after General Fan was completely targeted. Although their forward Qi Hong scored a goal through personal skills in the 26th minute of the game, Yun soon lost.  Jia Tianyu relied on Tony and Ayling's goals in the first and second half to overtake the score. At the same time, it also pushed Shanghai Shenhua to a dead end. Only by scoring two goals in a short period of time could they ensure their entry into the FA Cup final.  , and at the same time, Yunjia Tianyu must not score a goal.

    However, the goal of Yunjia Tianyu, which started to be defended by all the players, was not so easy to break, especially when Tony also returned to the penalty area to help defend. Almost all Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s high-altitude balls were resolved by him. Although Liu Jun scored in the final  The long-range shot before helped Shanghai Shenhua tie the score at 2-2, but it still could not stop Yunjia Tianyu from advancing to the 1995 Chinese Football Association Cup finals with its advantage of more away goals.

    In just over two months, Yunjia Tianyu has been eliminated continuouslyThree strong teams, all ranked high in League A, reached the FA Cup finals in one fell swoop. This record was enough to shock everyone. Almost all fans were looking forward to it, when this team that continues to create miracles would appear at the highest level in China.  What kind of storm will they cause when they compete in the league?

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    On August 7, League A and B reignited the war. Yunjia Tianyu welcomed the opponent they encountered in the first round at home, Jiangsu Canon.

    Compared with the situation before the first round, the current situation of the two teams has dropped completely - before the start of the first round, Jiangsu Canon was one of the popular teams to advance, while Yunjia Tianyu was generally considered  They have to fight for relegation, and now, Yunjia Tianyu has never fallen down since it rose to the top of A-B. All the media have changed their tune and believe that Yunjia Tianyu will be the biggest favorite to reach A. Jiangsu  Canon is ranked seventh and has basically fallen out of the A-level. Although in theory they still have a chance to reach A-A, the most realistic problem before them is how to avoid relegation¡ª¡ª  Although they did not fall into the relegation zone, their points are only two points higher than Dalian Railway, which is ranked ninth.

    Huang Yuan may have the deepest emotion when he revisits his old place. He sees his former companions happily talking about the plan for A, but he has to work hard to stay in A-B - the fate of life is indeed unpredictable.

    However, Huang Yuan also knew that he did not return to Jiangsu unwillingly. Yunjia Tianyu would keep him, but Jiangsu refused to let him go. As a Jiangsu native, he also hopes to play for his hometown team.  Moreover, the treatment Jiangsu Canon offered me was really attractive and even made me the captain. Looking back now, if I stayed in Yunjia Tianyu, I might not be able to keep a main position - and that German  When Ballack competes, he won't have much advantage, let alone being the captain.

    Nowadays, playing against Yunjia Tianyu has become the most troublesome thing for every team in League B. Going to Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s home game, the 30,000 fans cheering and booing like a landslide and tsunami are enough to make it difficult for all the visiting team players to concentrate.  The mental game, coupled with the harsh voice above the stands constantly harassing their nerves, it is difficult for any team to be able to walk out of the stadium with a smile after the game. In fact, Yunjia Tianyu's home results are really amazing - six  There were five wins and one draw in the game, and the only draw was when Wuhan Yazhi spared no effort to defend the whole game and took away a point from Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s home court.

    If Yunjia Tianyu plays away, then their club will be embarrassed. Although the players will not be tortured like they were at Beiwan Stadium, no matter what the result of the game is, their boss Pei who likes to attend press conferences will  In the post-match press conference, Wei always criticizes the home team's stadium. The quality of the stadium lawn is not up to standard, the safety of the stadium stands is not enough, and the hardware and facilities provided for their training ground are outdated, all the way to talking about the home team club.  The person lowered his head in shame - then he began to comfort the club officials of the home team, gave a plan to purchase equipment for Yunjia Tianyu's home court and training base, and then began to explain how great it would be to build the club like Yunjia Tianyu.  Beautiful, what a promising thing

    Based on this, before coming to Yunjia City, the top management of Jiangsu Canon had already decided to give up this game and save the energy of the main players for the next game - in the next round they will face the relegation direct opponent Beijing Steel at home.  , that game is more important.

    This is also the thinking of most A-B teams now. Yunjia Tianyu, which was established less than two years ago, has already begun to set off a storm in A-B. By next year, this storm will wreak havoc in A-A.

    So after the game started, Huang Yuan sat on the bench and quietly watched his teammates who were originally substitutes being "ravaged" by Tony, Nie Fei, Ballack and other Yunjia Tianyu players on the court.

    ¡°One side is like a wolf and a tiger, but the other side is not interested in fighting. You can think of the result of such a game with your toes.

    In the 16th minute of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu scored their first goal of the game. Yi Xiaofeng received Ballack's long pass from the backcourt and went straight in. Facing the goalkeeper, he calmly pushed the shot into the far corner.  , this is his ninth goal in the league, and he continues to lead the scorer list.

    Fifteen minutes later, Yunjia Tianyu made a comeback. Aylin took the ball from the wing and crossed to the center, and then made a cross pass. Nie Fei pretended to catch the ball and made a clever pass. Ballack, who came in behind, scored the second goal with a powerful long shot.

    Not long after the second half started, Nie Fei¡¯s direct free kick deceived the goalkeeper and expanded the score to 3-0.

    At this point in the game, the suspense has basically been lost.

    The Yunjia Tianyu fans in the stands did not pay much attention to the situation on the field. They were leading by three goals at their home court. If they were turned over like this, it could only be called luck.The situation was so bad that they were in a good mood and chatting and laughing. This afternoon was so enjoyable for them.

    What they don¡¯t know is that more pleasant things are yet to come.

    ps: The enhancement conference has officially begun!

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 94 The Superstar Appears

    "I think it's time, right?" Pei Wei asked Wenger with a smile.

    "I think it's time." Wenger smiled.

    Pei Wei and Wenger looked at each other and laughed knowingly at the same time. These two sentences seemed to be meaningless, but they both knew what the other was talking about.

    After finishing laughing, Wenger turned his head and called Dunga who was sitting on the bench: "Denga, go warm up!"

    Dunga, who had been watching the game with a smile on his face, had a flash of light in his eyes, and then stood up slowly.

    After coming to Yunjia Tianyu to report, he has been on the bench for two consecutive games. In his career, when he was healthy, it seemed that he had never been on the bench for two consecutive games.

    Dunga knew that Wenger would rather risk being eliminated from the FA Cup final than send him on the field. This was definitely not because Wenger had any objections to him or that he wanted to kill him as a world champion.  What I really think about is that Dunga, who has just returned from vacation, has not undergone systematic training for a while, and after playing in the European League for several years, he is used to resting and recuperating physically in July and August.  Habits need to be changed slowly, and there is no cooperation with teammates. More importantly, Wenger does not want Dunga, who has high hopes from everyone, to ruin his appearance when he plays for Yunjia Tianyu for the first time.

    Obviously, Pei Wei also understood this, so he did not interfere because Wenger put such a player with the highest salary on the bench to sit on the bench - as he himself said, he is a good person.  boss.

    The rest of today¡¯s game is a good opportunity for Dunga to appear in front of Chinese fans.

    The victory of this game can almost be expected, so that Dunga will not encounter any trouble in his first Yunjia Tianyu game, and Dunga does not have a tacit understanding with other teammates. These few dozen minutes are just enough to  Let Dunga slowly integrate into the rhythm of the game.

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    When Dunga started running slowly on the edge of the field to warm up, some sharp-eyed fans in the stands saw that the player warming up was the Dunga they had only seen on TV before, and immediately screamed from the stands.  Uploaded.

    News spread quickly, and almost every fan was aware that they were about to see the captain of a world championship team perform for them on the turf of North Bay Stadium.

    "Denga! Dunga! Dunga! Dunga!"

    Suddenly, shouts like a landslide and tsunami swept through the entire stands, everyone was calling the same name, and all the fans were eagerly looking forward to the performance of the world champion!

    "Denga is warming up! Is he going to play? Oh my god, the last time I saw him play was in a Bundesliga match broadcast on CCTV Sports Channel! The last time was in the World Cup final! Watching the world champion up close  Game! The fans who are here today are blessed. I think if they had known this earlier, the club could have doubled the price of the tickets!" Guo Jingwen shouted at the top of his voice on the court.

    Even the players on the field were attracted by the movement in the stands, and the pace of the game on the field slowed down significantly.

    ¡°Coach, I want to play!¡±

    On the bench of the Jiangsu team, Huang Yuan suddenly stood up and said to the head coach.

    "But the next game is when you perform." The head coach said in shock: "You know the next game is very important to us!"

    "I know, but I don't want to let go of this opportunity to face-to-face with the world champion captain, and in this kind of real-life competition!" Huang Yuan's eyes were filled with fighting spirit: "I beg you, don't miss this opportunity.  This opportunity, I may never have such an opportunity to face-to-face with Dunga on the court, and now I only have a few dozen minutes, which will not consume much of my energy!" He looked at the coach pleadingly.

    Indeed, depending on the situation, Yunjia Tianyu's promotion to A-A this season is already a certainty, and even if the Jiangsu team succeeds in relegation, they will have to stay in A-B for at least another year. Huang Yuan is not young anymore, so he misses  With this opportunity, he will most likely not be able to play against a world-class superstar in his career.

    The head coach thought about it and reluctantly agreed. He couldn't refuse the captain's request: "Okay, let's go warm up and get ready to play."

    Huang Yuan agreed excitedly, and then immediately took off his coat.

    Just as he was about to run to warm up, the head coach stopped him again.

    ¡°Remember, don¡¯t work too hard and don¡¯t get injured. Do you understand?¡± the head coach said solemnly.

    "Well!" Huang Yuan saidNodding sternly.

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    Dunga quickly ended his warm-up. After making all preparations for playing, he handed the substitution note to the fourth official, and then stood quietly at the center line, waiting to play.

    The cheers of the Yunjia fans in the stands have not stopped since just now. Although Dengjia cannot understand Chinese, he can still understand the pronunciation of "dengjia". From the continuous cheers for several minutes,  Dunga can definitely feel the fiery enthusiasm of Yunjia fans!

    "It seems that the choice of coming to China is not wrong!" Dunga thought happily in his heart.

    Good club facilities, excellent coaches, generous owners, an income that is more generous than in Europe, coupled with such enthusiastic and adoring fans, what else does a football player need besides these?

    What's more, I have basically finished all the national team honors I can win. When I am over 30, I can no longer make an outstanding career in the five major European leagues. It is better to enjoy a few more years in this emerging league in China.  Live a beautiful and happy life!

    While Dunga stood on the midline, Huang Yuan also ended his warm-up, handed the substitution note to the fourth official, and then stood next to Dunga.

    The Yunjia Tianyu players on the field also seemed to hope to fight side by side with Dunga as soon as possible. After Feng Gang intercepted the opponent's pass, he directly kicked out of the sideline with a big kick. The fourth official on the sidelines immediately raised his hand.  Substitution sign.

    "At the 63rd minute of the game, Yunjia Tianyu requested a substitution, and No. 8 Deng Jia replaced No. 16 Wang Yingjie." Guo Jingwen said while holding back his excitement.

    Dunga high-fived Wang Yingjie, who was running off the field, then hugged, and then quickly ran onto the field!

    The cheers above the stands suddenly increased by another decibel. The huge noise made Guo Jingwen's subsequent announcement of substitutions almost inaudible, and Huang Yuan ran onto the field in obscurity.

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    As a defensive midfielder who came on the field with a three-goal lead, Dunga's role was more to adapt to the atmosphere of the game, and the seasoned Dunga would not just focus on expressing himself like a young guy.  In the technical statistics after the game, Dunga's answer sheet can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

    Playing twenty-nine minutes, he passed the ball 13 times, with 9 successes, 5 one-on-one confrontations, 4 successes, 3 steals, 1 threatening pass, and no shots.

    After playing, most of Dunga's range of activities is in his own half as the first barrier of defense. This is also determined by his position. He can slow down the opponent's attack speed immediately and use his super prediction.  The ability to intercept the opponent's pass, and then launch the attack through long passes or through the organization of Ballack and Nie Fei. On the surface, the addition of Dunga did not make Yunjia Tianyu's overall strength a qualitative leap, but in fact  After Dunga joined, Yunjia Tianyu's midfield became stronger, more compact, and more layered.

    At least Huang Yuan felt this deeply. Although the Jiangsu team was at a disadvantage, it was not that difficult to organize the offense through the midfield. But after Deng Ga joined, it became difficult to organize the offense through the midfield.  It was extremely difficult. Huang Yuan's several forward thrusts were successfully slowed down by Dunga. Although the ball was not intercepted by the opponent, the opportunity to attack was also delayed.

    Often after the Jiangsu team's midfielders struggled with Dunga for a while, the other Yunjia Tianyu players immediately responded like a tide, quickly forcing the Jiangsu team's counterattack into a positional attack. In the end, the Jiangsu team had to  They abandoned the ground passing style and changed to long passes and lobs to avoid Dunga's immediate defense. However, it is obvious that this offensive routine does not pose a great threat to Yunjia Tianyu's defense.

    Although the cooperation with other players is not tacit enough, Dunga's performance in less than thirty minutes is enough to become the anchor of Yunjia Tianyu's defense.

    Under the premise of a solid defense, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offensive players can strengthen their offense without any scruples, especially Ballack, whose offensive ability has been greatly displayed without the need to distract from defense.

    In the 75th minute, Dunga stole the ball from his opponent and suddenly made a long pass. Aylin shook off the opponent to catch the ball and volleyed directly over the crossbar. The goalkeeper made a sound of regret in the stands. Ayling also turned around in frustration.  Dunga extended his thumb to indicate a good pass. Dunga smiled and shook his head.

    Nie Fei¡¯s corner kick was deflected by the Jiangsu team defender. After receiving the ball released by his teammates, Huang Yuan prepared to make a long pass to launch a counterattack, but the ball was intercepted by Dunga midway!

    After stealing the ball, Dunga passed the ball to Ballack in front.Another long pass was passed over the top, and Aylin once again got a single opportunity. This time he did not waste the opportunity, facing the goalkeeper and volleying into the net!

    Four to zero, Yunjia Tianyu completed the massacre at home, and Dunga also left a beautiful answer in his debut.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 95 Thriving

    In the twelfth round of the game against Jiangsu Canon, Dengga played for 29 minutes and made his debut in the Chinese League. After the game, almost all sports-related news media published this in a prominent place.  News, inadvertently, Yunjia Tianyu once again ushered in the attention of fans across the country.

    In the thirteenth round, there was no suspense in the match between the leader and the deputy squad leader. Yunjia Tianyu swept the bottom-ranked Hunan Silver Elephant 5-1 at home. Yi Xiaofeng scored two more goals, bringing his total goals to  The number increased to eleven. Tony, Ayling and Feng Gang shared the remaining three goals. Dunga played 35 minutes and contributed four steals. It is obvious that Wenger is gradually increasing Dunga's playing time.  time.

    In the fourteenth round, Yunjia Tianyu withstood the pressure and defeated Shanghai Dashun with a difficult score of 2-1 in the away game. Dengga was sent on by Wenger at the beginning of the second half. When he came on, the score was still 1-1.  , but after Dengga came on the field in the second half, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defense never gave Shanghai Dashun any chance. It is worth mentioning that Dengga made a sudden forward pass in the 76th minute and scored the ball to help the same substitute.  Wanpeng, who came on the field, scored a goal that sealed the victory. After the game, Dunga, who only played half of the game, was named the best player of the game. Everyone could see that this current player in the Chinese League  The most valuable world champion captain and his team Yunjia Tianyu are getting better and better.

    In the fifteenth round, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Lokomotiv with two goals at home. Yi Xiaofeng scored twice again. However, in all the newspapers that reported the game after the game, Yi Xiaofeng, who continued to maintain the top scorer list, scored again.  The football news was ranked second, and the first news was that Dunga played for the first time in Yunjia Tianyu and played the entire game.

    In the 16th round, Yunjia Tianyu challenged Beijing Steel, which had a conflict in the first round, Deng Ga played again and showed his super strength as the captain of the world champion. When the two sides were in a stalemate, Deng Ga  In the 78th minute, he received Nie Fei's point ball at the front of the penalty area and shot a long shot like a cannonball. The ball hit the top corner of the goal. The Beijing Steel goalkeeper only had time to make a symbolic save and saw  The ball was spinning in the net

    After scoring the goal, Dunga excitedly waved his fist, and then rushed to Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s bench before his teammates came up to celebrate, and hugged Wenger and Pei Wei tightly!

    One is the person who brought him to the Chinese League, and the other is the one who formulated a gradual recovery plan for him so that he can return to his peak form in the shortest time. This goal was scored by Deng  Plus the best return.

    Relying on this goal that was almost worth a thousand dollars, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Beijing Steel, which was determined to seek revenge, and achieved five consecutive victories since the start of the second stage of the league. It also left the three competitors behind it behind in one go.  By a large margin, Yunjia Tianyu is now five points ahead of Shenzhen, the second place, and seven points and eight points ahead of Guangzhou and Hubei, the third and fourth place. With only six rounds left in the league, Yunjia Tianyu won the championship and rushed to the top.  The possibility of a is already quite high.

    However, during this period, Pei Wei's most proud thing was not the brilliant five-game winning streak, but the fact that he spared no effort in negotiating, and the youth sports school that was originally affiliated with the Municipal Sports Commission was facing bankruptcy due to poor management. The municipal party committee and  The Municipal Education Bureau finally relented and agreed that Pei Wei's Yunjia Club would acquire the sports school as a whole, but there was one condition: Tianyu Club must take over all the physical education teachers.

    Pei Wei agreed without blinking an eye. Although these physical education teachers were engaged in teaching other sports, such as weightlifting, diving, table tennis, badminton and other sports, Pei Wei considered that there were many students in other sports and kept them.  It is also good for these teachers to train other sports talents. If a few top students can show their faces in the Provincial Games and National Games, it will be a matter of honor for the whole Yunjia City. The annual expenses will not be much more.  More importantly, with this sports school, he has a solid foundation to create a long-term talent base for the club.

    He put all the graduates Li Qiang had brought back from Europe this summer into the sports school and was responsible for training players of five age groups. At the same time, he recruited many people from the society, such as Chinese, mathematics, ideological and moral character, music, etc.  Teachers, soon, on August 1st, Yunjia Tianyu Football and Sports School officially opened.

    The first batch enrolled nearly 300 students, most of whom were in football classes, with the largest number being in grades one, two, and three, and fewer in grades four and five. The tuition fee was only a little higher than that of public schools. In other words, running this school  , in the early stage, Pei Wei was operating at a loss.

    But Pei Wei knows the necessity of this investment. If everything goes well, within four or five years, Yunjia Tianyu Club will have a continuous talent training base. At the same time, these are completely the same excellent talent training models in Europe.  Chinese players who have grown up under the influence of Chinese football willEven Pei Wei cannot judge what kind of effects the development will have.

    Think about it, by then, Yunjia Tianyu will have a reserve force that is not inferior to that of Dalian, Liaoning and other places, and at the same time, talents cultivated by the European player training model will often emerge By then, let alone China, not even the entire Asia.  There are strong reserve talents like Yunjia Tianyu.

    Moreover, the ultimate goal of training European reserve players is not to achieve good results in competitions. This is why European youth teams do not receive as much honors as South America or even as much as Africa in competitions such as the World Youth Championship.  The goal of training players is that if a team can only produce one star, then their goal has been achieved.

    Take Barcelona in Spain as an example. Their youth training system is world-famous. Each group of players can produce several superstars, such as the Five Little Tigers and Puyol in the Cruyff era, and later  Xavi, and then Fabregas, Messi, Dogo; Santos But their youth team has not achieved very good results.

    Looking back at Italy's Inter Milan, the youth team of this multinational force has always been the best in Italy. They have won all kinds of youth competition championships for several years, but few players who have come out of the Inter Milan youth team can  For those who have become great players, take the group of players known as the "Italian Spring", such as Pascuala, Potenza, Biava, Rebage, Martins, Altobelli Jr. and others.  When he was in the youth team, he had high hopes, not to mention Caron, Ventola and others earlier. In the end, only Martins became famous and was sent to the Premier League. He was later called "  Andreoli, who was second in Bergomi, also failed to play the main role. The others who had good results were just hanging out in the middle and lower reaches of Serie A, and more of them had even left people's sight long ago.

    So Pei Wei¡¯s purpose of setting up this football school is not only to get results in the youth team, but more importantly, to cultivate talents one after another.  It is precisely because of this that the several young coaches Li Qiang brought back this time are all people who have great experience in cultivating players' personalities.

    This kind of training method means that the success rate of players is low, so Pei Weicai arranged a good route for training players to learn life skills in addition to teaching football. Even if these players cannot become professional players in the end, they can still use their skills to  Find a place in society.

    If Pei Wei had not acquired some Dell Group stocks in Europe through Li Qiang, and Pei Wei knew that Dell Group's stocks would only skyrocket in the future, and having these stocks would be equivalent to holding a cornucopia, Pei Wei would not have the confidence to be able to personally  financial resources to support it forever.

    Originally, Pei Wei planned to acquire some shares of Microsoft. Unfortunately, at this time, Microsoft had gradually shown its own value and good prospects. Li Qiang squeezed his head and failed to achieve his goal, so Pei Wei had to give up.

    Although it was all a waste of money at first, Pei Wei knew that as long as the football school got on the right track, and supplemented by the good training of Yunjia Tianyu's various echelons, there would definitely be an endless stream of good players, and he would not be able to use them by then.  They can also be transferred to other teams, and those who are particularly good can be transferred to European teams. At that time, the investment will be recovered immediately.

    Now Yunjia Club is running well. With the brilliant results, the club's various incomes have also begun to increase. Needless to say, the ticket price. With two home games left, the finance and accounting department estimates that the ticket price  On the other hand, all the revenue of 5 million yuan has been received. This is because the club's good performance in the Football Association Cup unexpectedly doubled the revenue of these home games, and the sales of jerseys, hats, scarves, trumpets and other miscellaneous things  Well, these inconspicuous little things actually brought a net profit of nearly one million yuan to the club, which made the guys in the accounting department laugh out loud. If it weren't for Dunga's joining, the club spent nearly one million yuan.  With a salary of 10,000 yuan, these two items alone can almost cover the club's expenses.

    But Dunga's joining was not a complete loss. Dunga, who was extremely famous, became the darling of various advertisers soon after he played in the game. There was an endless stream of people who came to Dunga to shoot advertisements and do endorsements. He did not have his own agent.  Dunga can only entrust Tianyu Club to manage these matters, because the club has to share half of his advertising revenue. In this regard, the club's income is also extremely high, not to mention other impacts brought by Dunga, such as the popularity of the club.  The increase and increase in exposure rate cannot be measured by value. From this aspect, Yunjia Tianyu may have suffered a lot from Dunga's joining this year, but in the future, it will definitely be a very cost-effective deal.  .

    The thriving Yunjia Tianyu has begun to show its domineering power. In the near future, a club that will play an important role in Asia is gradually taking shape.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 96 Allies (Part 1)

    After the club's affairs have been put on track, Pei Wei has become a lot more leisurely - this is also a sign of a club's maturity. All kinds of trivial things are done by the people below. The chairman only needs to control the balance of payments.  , and then just open your wallet when necessary - when have you ever seen Abramovich or Moratti personally buy players and pay attention to training?  Naturally, there are professional people to do these things. At this point, Manchester United's current chairman Edwards has done a very good job. Although Manchester United is famous all over the world, except for British fans, most people know who the chairman of Manchester United is.  Not much, of course, before the American Graetz took over.

    Now he is checking information every day, watching the players' training, and learning from Yourcenar's training methods - in fact, he doesn't even understand it, after all, these are very professional things, not his  This half-hearted fan can learn it just by looking at it - Ding Yu and several other young assistant coaches who came back from Europe were so excited that they carried a notebook with them every day to write down something.

    And his job as Wenger's translator has now become dispensable. In half a year, Wenger has become fluent in Chinese, especially in football. At least there is no communication between tactical arrangements and players.  There are many obstacles, and there is also an advantage to Wenger's own instructions. Since he can speak German and Italian, this makes communication between him and Ballack, Dunga, and Toni more trouble-free.

    So for a few rounds, Pei Wei didn't go to the away game with the team at all. The team was running very well, so Pei Wei, who was lazy, didn't even plan to go to the important away game against Wuhan Yazhi in the seventeenth round.

    Being able to win against Wuhan Yazhi basically means that Yunjia Tianyu has secured the championship and promotion spot. However, Pei Wei does not attach much importance to this game. A draw is also a result that can be considered. After all, the Wuhan team  The strength is not weak.

    Just when he was not about to go to Wuhan, Wuhan¡¯s elegant Mr. Zhou suddenly called him.

    Seeing the name displayed on the phone, Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

    As he had guessed, Mr. Zhou was not so confused that he wanted to ask Pei Wei to score a three-pointer. After all, this game was equally important to Yunjia Tianyu, although even if the Shenzhen team lost this game, Yunjia won again.  Tianyu still has a two-point advantage, but at such a critical moment, it is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to let go.

    Therefore, Mr. Zhou has only one purpose for calling, and that is to hope that Yunjia Tianyu can block Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the two most direct opponents of the Wuhan team on the road to promotion, in the last two rounds, so that the fourth-ranked Wuhan team can make a breakthrough.  Super opportunity.

    Sure enough, Mr. Zhou first chatted a lot on the phone, and then very enthusiastically invited Pei Wei to "must come to Wuhan" and asked him to "treat him warmly" in return for Pei Wei's enthusiasm in Yunjia in the first half of the year.  Treat him as a favor.

    Everything was fine, and Pei Wei also planned to go to Wuhan to relax, but he still pretended to be embarrassed and said: "Old Zhou, this stage is the critical moment for each team to reach A, and both of our teams are the favorites to reach A.  , meeting at this time haha, it's not good. "

    Lao Zhou was anxious: "What's wrong? We are friends. Do we need to avoid suspicion when we get together with friends? Besides, I'm not inviting you to dinner before the game. I'll eat after the game. Let's see which bastard can tell."  What gossip!¡±

    Pei Wei smiled: "Well, brother, I am too kind to refuse How about this, after the game the day after tomorrow, I will stay in Wuhan for one more day, and I will go find you the day after the game."

    "That will make you, Mr. Pei, deign to come to me. I'll pick you up." Mr. Zhou said hurriedly.

    "No, you're always a bit cunning when looking for me. You still have to avoid suspicion. Why don't I go directly to your club to find you? Then no one would think that I would find you like this." Pei Wei insisted on his opinion.

    Listening to Pei Wei¡¯s firm tone, Lao Zhou did not insist on his opinion. After repeatedly telling him, ¡°I must come,¡± Mr. Zhou hung up the phone.

    Pei Wei looked at the phone with a clear mind.

    Mr. Zhou is looking for him just because he wants to help the Yunjia Club. However, for the Yunjia Tianyu Club, multiple friends are better than multiple enemies, and Pei Wei believes that the Chinese League uses private property like Mr. Zhou to  There should be more people running clubs, so that the management of each club will tend to be rational, instead of using public money to burn out the political achievements of some people.

    In connection with the subsequent sad withdrawal of Yazhi Group, Pei Wei felt that he should do his best to help Mr. Zhou. After all, there were not many bosses like him. Another reason was that Pei Wei felt that Yunjia Tianyu needed to find a few people now.  Time for allies.

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    In Pei Wei's memory, the Wuhan team seemed to have bad luck in the early years of the league. They won two third places in a row, always only one step away. Finally, in the fourth year after the league started, that is, in 1997  Only then did they rush to the A-level, and their super fan "Iron Trumpet" was finally able to get married. However, the Wuhan Club was also humane enough and specially used their home stadium, Xinhua Road Stadium, as the wedding venue. All the members of the Wuhan team came to celebrate.  , this is an unprecedented first for a Chinese club.

    To say that the strength of the Wuhan team is not bad, forward Chai Sheng and defender Yu Jie were both members of the 1992 Olympic team. Chai Sheng was also the main center. Chu Biao and Chu Biao, who once played for Yunjia Tianyu, are now making waves in the A-A team.  Li Bing was once his substitute. Although midfielder Zhang Bing has not been selected for the national team, he is well-known throughout Central China, and he is one of the few people who can play for the team in his original location after the launch of the professional league.  Until he retired as a player, he became the main force of the Wuhan team in 1994 when he was 20 years old. Then he played until 2006, wearing the Wuhan team's No. 10 jersey and playing for the Wuhan team for more than 10 years - for this reason he once  He rejected invitations from many A-level clubs and lacked a stage, and he has never been able to put on the jersey of the national team. This has to be said to be a pity.

    Excellent skills and a good outlook on the overall situation are Pei Wei's evaluation of Zhang Bing. Moreover, he is also a rare left-handed attacking midfielder in China. The other players are also very capable players, but such a team is definitely among the top in terms of strength in League B.  Several teams failed to reach the A-A level for three consecutive years. After finally reaching the A-A level in 1997, they played extremely well in the first three rounds, beating last season's fourth-place Jilin and newly-promoted Shenyang, and tying the previous season.  Shanghai was the runner-up. As a result, the entire club, from players to fans, had extremely high self-confidence. "China's Kaiserslautern Miracle" was shouted all over the place. They were all ready to give champion Dalian a showdown at home, but in the end, they risked their lives to fight against each other.  The Wuhan team was brutally slaughtered at home, and the score of 7-0 set a record in the top domestic leagues.  Fans who watched that game all remember this tragic game, and Pei Wei also remembers it clearly.  But what Pei Wei admired more at that time was the courage of the Wuhan team. At that time, the domestic teams, except for a few teams such as Shanghai and Beijing, always hesitated to score three points before meeting Dalian, and first decided to defend the tie.  With the mentality of the Wuhan team, it can be said that it was foolish and bold to go all out to challenge Dalian at the beginning. However, after being hit by four bombs in the first half, they still ignored the defense and attacked wildly. In the end, they were stabbed seven times by the opponent - anyway.  , this kind of courage is still worthy of admiration.

    After that, the Wuhan team failed to recover. Whoever faced the loss would lose. If Marshal Qi, who retired as the head coach of the national team, had not temporarily put out the fire, maybe the Wuhan team would have "walked away in style" and returned to Class A and B again.

    However, Pei Wei admires the Wuhan team's management method. This central team has never been able to find any group support that is willing to invest heavily. This has formed the habit of the entire club to operate carefully. They basically insist on their own technical skills.  In terms of playing style, it is cheaper and more practical to find foreign players, and at the same time tap internal potential. As far as Pei Wei knows, in the 21st century Chinese Super League era, the Wuhan team¡¯s annual investment is only about 30 million, which is really true in China.  It's relatively shabby, but their results have always been pretty good.

    In this game, Yunjia Tianyu played steadily in the away game, mostly based in the midfield, advancing steadily in a suffocating way, while the Wuhan team still focused on defense, and used Zhang Bing's organization to provide support for center Chai Sheng on offense.  Creating opportunities, the last two teams shook hands at the Xinhua Road Stadium and the score was one to one. Yunjia Tianyu scored the goal from Yi Xiaofeng. This shooter who was still in the second division last year scored his tenth goal.  With four league goals, he has now basically embraced the A-B Golden Boot. The goal for the Wuhan team was their central defender Yu Jie. His direct free kick helped the Wuhan team equalize the score.

    Taking one point each was something both sides could accept, and after the game, another piece of news that made both sides happy came out. Shenzhen suffered a big upset in the away game and was swept by the mid-range team Lokomotiv four to one, while Guangzhou  Then they were defeated 2:1 by the Shenyang team, which was still in danger of being relegated. In this way, the Wuhan team relied on this point to tie Guangzhou in points, and was only two points behind the second place Shenzhen. There are still four rounds of the league.  The hope of winning second place has greatly increased, and Yunjia Tianyu has expanded its advantage over third place to eight points, leaving only one step away from promotion.

    After a brief celebration in the hotel where they stayed, the Yunjia Tianyu players, led by members of the coaching staff, returned to Yunjia City overnight. However, Pei Wei did not leave with the large team, but stayed in Wuhan for more than a year.  Stayed one night.

    The next day, Pei Wei got up and walked around Wuhan. Seeing that it was almost noon, he rushed to Wuhan Yazhi Club.

    PS: It was my wife¡¯s birthday yesterday, and some friends came to have a small party. I had no choice but to have a drink with her.Then I went with him to sing karaoke all night So there was only one chapter yesterday, so please forgive me, brothers.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 97 Allies (Part 2)

    Wuhan Yazhi Club is said to be a top-notch club, but in fact it is closely connected with Yazhi Group owned by Mr. Zhou. Except for the team's training base, all other club affairs are conducted in Yazhi Group, so Pei  Wei rushed all the way to the location of Yazhi Group, and Mr. Zhou made an appointment with him to meet here.

    Stepping into the office building where Yazhi Group is located, Pei Wei went directly to the eighth floor, which was the floor where Yazhi Group was located.

    Walking to the reception desk in the lobby, Pei Wei asked the lady sitting there: "Excuse me, madam, is Mr. Zhou here"

    The young lady at the reception desk, who was about 25 or 26 years old, raised her head and was about to answer, but suddenly she looked at Pei Wei and stopped talking.

    Pei Wei was a little confused and stared at the other person. He looked vaguely familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

    But when he saw the young lady in front of him, her eyebrows gradually raised, Pei Wei suddenly felt a thrill in his heart and felt a little scared: "Why does she look more and more familiar? Could it be"

    "Did you hit me on Jianghan Road a year ago and the scoundrel complained to me first and scolded me for not having eyes? In the end, you said a few apology words without any sincerity and ran away. Don't deny it? The way you are smiling makes me  But always remember it!" the woman said fiercely.

    Pei Wei patted his forehead, and he also remembered. Isn't the lady in front of him the girl he bumped into a year ago, and her tone sounded like a savage girlfriend?  However, after a year, I can still remember the appearance of the stranger who bumped into me. Isn¡¯t this a good memory?

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly in his heart, while the savage woman's mouth was still crackling: "Do you know what you knocked me into that day? I didn't feel anything at the time, but my feet kept hurting after I got home. I wanted to see a doctor.  I found out that you injured my knee and I needed to rest for a few days! I searched for you for a long time but couldn¡¯t find it. Today you actually delivered it to me by yourself and said that you didn¡¯t plan to pay for the medical expenses. The total amount was seven.  Eighteen and a half dollars!¡±

    "Okay, okay, no matter what I said at the time, it was my fault. I didn't know you were injured at the time, right? I paid for the medical expenses However, now I have official business to see your Mr. Zhou, would you like to pass it on to me first?"  "Pei Wei doesn't want to cause any more trouble, and the medical expenses reported by this young lady are only a small amount, and there are still some odd parts. She must not be trying to blackmail herself. Since it is true that she injured the other person, she should pay for the medical expenses.  .

    After hearing what Pei Wei said, the young lady was stunned for a moment. Then she remembered her own job, so she glared at Pei Wei, sat down angrily and asked, "Are you looking for our Mr. Zhou? Do you have an appointment?"

    ??????????????????????????????????????????This Mr. Zhou is so arrogant, he actually wants to make an appointment?

    Pei Wei thought to himself and shook his head: "I don't have an appointment, and your boss Zhou never told me that I need to make an appointment before."

    The woman raised her head with a grimace and said with a look of gloating: "It's not that I won't help you. We can't just let people in to find Mr. Zhou without making an appointment. This is our rule."

    Pei Wei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was so difficult for the King of Hell to see the little devil, so he had to say angrily: "I did make an appointment with you, Mr. Zhou. If you don't believe it, please go in and inform me, and tell Yunjia  Xiao Pei from Tianyu Club is here, how about this?¡±

    "ThenOkay." The woman hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Pei Wei suspiciously, and finally relented and agreed to pass the news for Pei Wei. Pei Wei was malicious

    I thought maybe it was because I was not afraid of running away after hearing my name and work unit, but the name I gave was "Pei Wei".

    After a while, the woman came out of the innermost office, looked at Pei Wei with a slightly surprised look, and said, "Mr. Zhou asked you to come in."

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    Walking into President Zhou's office, Pei Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw Lao Zhou coming to shake hands with him enthusiastically, and said half teasingly and half sarcastically: "President Zhou, it's really hard to meet you.  I almost couldn¡¯t get in at the door without a reservation!¡±

    Old Zhou was ashamed. This was not because he was putting on airs on purpose. There were a lot of things going on in the group today. He had just been discussing business with a big customer in the morning. In order to negotiate without being disturbed, the net profit could satisfy his group's half-year expenses.  Regarding business, he told his men not to disturb him at will. After the discussion, he forgot to tell his men to lift the order. When Pei Wei was entangled with the woman at the front desk, he was eagerly waiting for Pei Wei to come in the office.

    Knowing that he was in the wrong, Mr. Zhou apologized hurriedly, but Pei Wei didn't pay much attention. He waved his hands and sat down, took the cigarette handed over by Mr. Zhou, lit it and said straight to the point: "Old Zhou, we plain people don't tell secrets.  I also know why you came to me todayOld Zhou, the only thing I can't do when I'm engaged in football is secretly down there.We are making small moves, but this time the situation is different, because winning those two teams is also our original policy. We not only want to upgrade, but also create good results as much as possible!  "

    Pei Weihao's angry words made Lao Zhou uncomfortable, but what could be done? The club was strong and had almost locked in an upgrade spot early on, and had successfully entered Yunjia Tianyu earlier.  After the FA Cup final, some people lamented that Yunjia Tianyu was playing in League A B with the top six in League A, so how could it not be unstoppable?

    But for Lao Zhou and his Wuhan Yazhi, this is undoubtedly good news. Pei Wei said this, which means that Yunjia Tianyu will definitely go all out to win the final game in the next game, leaving the second place behind.  Wuhan Yazhi, who is only two points behind Shenzhen, has great hope of getting the second promotion spot as long as she performs well in the remaining games!

    "Then I won't say much, brother. I owe you this love. If you have any instructions in the future, as long as I can do it, as long as you open your mouth, the water will go out, the fire will go away.  Get out of the fire!"

    Seeing Lao Zhou speaking impassionedly, Pei Wei smiled: "Lao Zhou, I won't say much. From now on, our two clubs will just watch each other. Now I promise that as long as the last five games are played in Wuhan  If Yazhi can achieve a complete victory, then Wuhan will definitely be present in the A-level next year!¡±

    Lao Zhou has completely taken this mental arithmetic into his stomach. The five opponents behind Wuhan Yazhi are Lokomotiv, which is neither good nor inferior. In theory, there is hope for promotion, but in reality it is already very difficult for Shanghai Dashun. In addition, they have to fight for relegation.  With Dalian Railway and Beijing Iron and Steel fighting hard, plus Shenyang, which is not in a good relegation situation, although it is a bit difficult to win five consecutive games, it will definitely not be very difficult, at least it will be much less difficult than before.

    Just when Lao Zhou breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say some heartfelt words of gratitude, Pei Wei sat down comfortably and then took a deep look at Lao Zhou: "Okay, now that we have finished talking about the business, we are now  Friends aren't we?"

    Lao Zhou was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips: "That's right, not only are we friends, but also our club"

    He stopped talking at this point. Some things don¡¯t need to be explained too clearly.

    Pei Wei also smiled: "Well, as a friend, there are some things I want to discuss with you, which are about the specific construction of the club."

    Lao Zhou is very interested in this topic. After all, Yunjia Tianyu Club, which has risen like a comet, has been paid attention to by more and more clubs. This is also a matter of course. If one club succeeds, other people who are also doing this will  Naturally, you will be interested in how this club is run, and you will try your best to learn - in fact, this is a necessary step for the development of a league.

    In the history of the Chinese League that Pei Wei knows, the success conditions of successful clubs are often very special. Even if other clubs want to imitate them, they cannot imitate them.

    Dalian's success is due to their profound heritage. As the only football special zone before the launch of the Chinese Professional League, in addition to having a strong reserve of talents like Liaoning, the former domestic football hegemon, a mayor who supports them is also a very important link.  This is something that no one else can learn from. The success of the Shanghai team was actually a very accidental situation. Their championship in 1995 was entirely based on the performance of General Fan who was in full swing and Xu Genbao's "pressing and encircling" tactics.  After other teams adapted to this tactic, they won a ridiculous five runner-up finishes in the six seasons after winning the championship. Later, the Shandong team's success was due to the strong support of the Shandong Provincial Government and the support of Shandong Electric Power Company.  Even if others wanted to imitate the terrifying ability to burn money, they did not have the unique conditions that the three teams had during their championship years. As for the Shenzhen team, that was just an exception.

    So Pei Wei is more eager to succeed, because his success model can be copied.

    *********************************

    Pei Wei, the CEO of Yunjia Tianyu, who had just become allies, and Zhou, the CEO of Wuhan Yazhi, chatted for more than two hours.

    Pei Wei did not fully explain to Lao Zhou the details of how the club operates. In fact, he was not very clear about the specific operations. His greatest advantage was simply understanding what a successful club needs.  Then tell those professionals the correct route and policy and let them do the specific operations, so Pei Wei just told Lao Zhou some of the operating methods of Yunjia Tianyu Club, such as forming an echelon and setting up a football school to train younger people.  Paying attention to the development of small commodities, cultivating a group of loyal fans, etc., Lao Zhou also listened with interest. Although he, like Pei Wei, does not know the specific operations, as a boss, he leaves things to his subordinates.?Their necessary qualities.

    After talking about it, Pei Wei rejected Lao Zhou's request to treat him to a meal. His reason was simple. If the two parties had not formed an alliance, then it would not matter if they had a meal. But now that they have formed an alliance, it would be more important in this regard.  Something to note.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 98 Su Mei

    When he was about to leave, Pei Wei couldn't help but ask: "What's the name of the receptionist at your front desk? I almost couldn't get in today! She's the one who came in just now to tell you that I'm here."

    "You mean Su Mei" Lao Zhou was stunned for a moment, then realized: "She is not an employee of my company I can't afford her She is just the daughter of an old friend of mine.  I¡¯m here just for fun, but I can¡¯t afford to hire a receptionist with a master¡¯s degree in business administration from Harvard. That¡¯s too luxurious.¡±

    "Master's degree?" Pei Wei's mouth opened wide. He really didn't realize that this fierce woman actually had a master's degree There are not many people in the country who can obtain this qualification these days, let alone a woman.

    "This is a real eldest lady" Lao Zhou said with a smile: "I resigned from another company a few months ago, and recently came to my place to play when I had nothing to do. Her father specially asked me to arrange for her to do it.  I want to work at the front desk and learn how to deal with peoplebut this kid is a prodigy! He has a great memory, but he doesn't know how to get along with people, and he doesn't want to start his own business. That's why he is like this, rich, handsome, and talented.  But I¡¯m already in my twenties and still haven¡¯t been able to get married.¡±

    "" Pei Wei was speechless. He had seen Miss Su Mei's extraordinary memory. She could still remember the appearance of a person she had only met once a year later. It was rare to see such a person.  ?

    ¡°But¡­ She¡¯s still in her late twenties and hasn¡¯t gotten married yet, which probably has a lot to do with her personality.

    Seeing that Pei Wei was silent, Lao Zhou blinked and suddenly smiled ambiguously: "Ah, brother, I remember you are not married either What, are you interested in Su Mei? I can help you introduce her  ¡­You two have similar family backgrounds, so you should be pretty good.¡±

    Pei Wei's whole body immediately stood up with chills. Are you kidding me? That Miss Su Mei is either unruly and willful or an absolute feminist. Will she live a good life if she marries such a wife?  What's more, after the failed marriage in his previous life, he now has a fear of marriage.

    "I think let's forget it." Pei Wei said with a dry smile: "I'm very satisfied with my current life! Lao Zhou, let's talk about it today. I'm going back to Yunjia Goodbye."

    After saying that, Pei Wei left Mr. Zhou's office as if he was running away. Mr. Zhou was stunned there and suddenly smiled strangely.

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    Pei Wei walked out of Mr. Zhou's office quickly, as if he was avoiding a wild beast. Unfortunately, his attempt to escape failed. As soon as he ran out of the lobby, a "scold" came from behind him.

    "Stop! Pei, do you want to run away like last time?"

    With the shouting, Miss Su rushed over from the reception desk in the lobby with great momentum, grabbed Pei Wei by the collar, and roared angrily.

    I forgot to mention that Pei Wei is only 1.7 meters tall, and Su Mei is probably about 1.63 or 4 meters tall, so it was effortless to grab him.

    Pei Wei turned around with a wry smile on his face. He glanced around and saw the sympathetic eyes of other Yazhi Group employees around him. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: My fame in my life is all over now.

    Pei Wei smiled pitifully, but he didn't know that this smile was so hateful in the eyes of Su Mei, who had already determined that Pei Wei wanted to run away again: "Miss Su, if you have something to say isn't it just the medical expenses?  ? I¡¯ll go out, can¡¯t I go out?¡±

    After saying that, he immediately took out his wallet, pulled out a blue hundred-dollar bill and wanted to hand it over.

    Unexpectedly, Miss Su pushed the money away without even looking at it: "What a joke, I owe you seventy-eight and a half yuan. What I'm angry about is nothing else. You ran away last time, and you ran away this time."  You want to run! If you are caught by me, where can I go to find your people? No, I have never been tricked like this in my whole life. I have to find a different way to express your feelings.  Sincerity!¡±

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Pei Wei covered his forehead. If he had known better, he would not have run away. He would have just given the money and walked away. It would have caused such trouble now!

    Pei Wei looked around for help, but found that all the Yazhi employees around him were gloating about his misfortune. He looked at Mr. Zhou's office again, hoping that this ally could come out to relieve the siege, but he didn't know that the door was closed. It seemed that Lao Zhou  I don¡¯t plan to come out anymore.

    "You unfaithful guy!" Pei Wei cursed in his heart, and then put on a smile: "Well Miss Su, I was in an emergency just now, and I didn't mean to run away Well, what do you think I'm going to do?  What can I do to make up for my sins? As long as I can do it, I won¡¯t hesitate!¡±

    Su Mei was stunned. She had not thought about what she wanted Pei Wei to do, she just instinctively? To catch this guy who was trying to escape, Pei Wei asked her like this, but she was in trouble.

    But this was not difficult for Miss Su. With a roll of her eyes, Su Mei let go of Pei Wei, turned around and waved behind her: "Xiaozi, come here, help me come up with an idea on how to punish this person named PeiPei Wei."  Guy?"

    A girl with a round face ran over, covered her mouth and laughed for a while, then thought for a while: "Well, let him treat you to dinner There is a new French restaurant opened in Guqintai."

    Pei Wei is almost sweating. What is the concept of French food?  If not the most famous dish in the world, it is probably the most expensive!

    "What kind of Western food should we eat? Chinese people just have to eat Chinese food!" Pei Wei said righteously, "Okay, I'll invite you to Cai Linji to eat hot dry noodles"

    "Are you sending the beggar away?" Su Mei glared: "I'm just going to eat French food. It happens to be dinner time, so go now!"

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    Although it was a meal, perhaps because French food was too expensive, there were not many people in the restaurant, so Pei Wei gave up the idea of ??going to the private room and sat down in the lobby instead.

    Su Mei, who was so angry in Yazhi Group, seems to have subsided now. She took the menu and read it endlessly with great interest, probably because Pei Wei came quickly after leaving Yazhi Group.

    In fact, Pei Wei also figured it out at this time. He wanted to eat anyway, and French food was French food. He didn't take into account the money yet, so he finished eating early and left early to avoid having to deal with this feminist here.  Those who are entangled endlessly.

    However, it seemed that Miss Su Mei had no intention of blackmailing him. She only ordered two or three dishes and handed the menu to Pei Wei. Pei Wei took a look and saw that they were all relatively cheap dishes. Pei Wei felt that  As soon as she moved, it seemed that Miss Su Mei, who was yelling fiercely, was more considerate of others.

    ¡°Probably because I think I¡¯m just an ordinary working-class person and I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to bear it.

    Pei Wei thought to himself, and then added a symbol of French cuisine - foie gras, and then handed the menu to the waiter.

    "Foie gras is very expensive!" Miss Su Mei shouted, then lowered her voice: "Don't say I didn't remind you, don't blame me if you can't pay for it later!"

    "It doesn't matter." Pei Wei smiled: "Since I am the one who accompanies the crime, I have to show some sincerity. It doesn't matter."

    "You are sincere." Su Mei curled her lips: "If you can't pay the bill later, just stay and wash the dishes."

    The two were silent for a while. Pei Wei didn't have anything to say. He didn't have much dealings with girls. After a long silence, Miss Su broke the deadlock: "By the way, are you really from Yunjia Tianyu Club?"

    "Yes." Pei Wei nodded.

    "Yunjia Tianyu played well this year. It has been unbeaten for seventeen rounds now. I have watched a few of your games. Your offense is really beautiful What do you do at Yunjia Tianyu?" Su  Mei asked with interest.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT OFFICER

    Pei Wei was thinking and said smoothly: "I am the boss of Yunjia Tianyu."

    Su Mei was stunned for a moment, and Pei Wei was also stunned - why did he reveal his identity so smoothly?  If word spread that he secretly met with the elegant Mr. Zhou in Wuhan today, wouldn't that make people suspicious?

    Just when he was about to find some words to make up for it, Su Mei suddenly laughed, pointed at him and said: "You really know how to brag, and it sounds like it's true With the way you are dressed, if you were Yunjia  Boss Tianyu, then I am the boss of Wuhan Yazhi!¡±

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly again. He didn't care much about his attire. He was used to being poor in his previous life. He always wore ordinary casual clothes unless he attended more grand occasions. He always wore sportswear when he was on the sidelines of the court.  , no wonder Su Mei refused to believe it.

    But this was just what he wanted, so he shrugged: "Well, you guessed it, I'm just our boss's secretary and also the translator for head coach Wenger."

    "Then why did you come to see Uncle Zhou today? He was quite polite to you." Su Mei asked curiously.

    "Business secrets, no comment." Pei Wei stopped in one sentence.

    "If you don't say it, don't say it. What's the big deal." Su Mei puffed up her cheeks, revealing a pair of round dimples.

    Pei Wei looked at Su Mei's appearance and suddenly felt that the girl in front of him was a bit cute, not as fierce as when he first saw her.

    It seems that today¡¯s meal is not so difficult.

    ?PS: There was a change in yesterday¡¯s chapter, I hope you can take a closer look.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernating Chapter 99 The Battle of Tianwang Mountain

    After finishing the meal, Su Mei did not continue to trouble Pei Wei, but just asked Pei Wei for a phone call: "I have nothing to do recently, maybe I will come to Yunjia to play some time Remember, you can  You have to be responsible for entertaining me.¡±

    Pei Wei insisted that it was because he didn't show any characteristics and seemed mediocre that Miss Su lost interest in him. You know, Mr. Zhou's words are very important. Since Su Mei is a "  "A real eldest lady", then her identity will not be too simple. Lao Zhou's Yazhi Group is not big or small. It is quite famous in Wuhan. Even he said so, so this is  This shows that Su Mei¡¯s family is not too simple, and according to Pei Wei¡¯s experience in the book, generally such unruly and willful young ladies from wealthy families are often very interested in those guys who appear to be very individual and a bit dangerous, and she herself  She has always been polite and polite, so Miss Su probably has no interest in me anymore.

    By the way, Miss Su did not ask Pei Wei to pay the bill for this meal, but rushed to pay it herself. It seems that Miss Su said harshly because she was afraid that Pei Wei, a "middle class", would not be able to pay for the meal.  Fee was left to wash the dishes.

    Pei Wei then returned to Yunjia. This trip to Wuhan was quite fruitful. He made an ally and met a "confidante"but I'm afraid Pei Wei would not admit the latter.

    On the second day after Pei Wei returned to Yunjia City, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Shenyang 3-1 at home, pushing last year's A-A team one step closer to the relegation zone. A week later, they won at home  Ushered in the third-ranked Guangzhou team.

    This game attracted everyone's intense attention. Yunjia Tianyu has achieved a terrifying record of 14 wins, 4 draws and 46 points in the 18 rounds that have ended, leading Shenzhen by 8 points with 38 points.  , Wuhan and Guangzhou are leading by ten points. If they can defeat Guangzhou in this round, in addition to ensuring promotion three rounds in advance, they will basically win the championship three rounds in advance. Therefore, in this game, Yunjia Tianyu is in a good position  You must win.

    In fact, even if Yunjia Tianyu loses in this game, it won't be a big deal, but for the unspeakable reason that Pei Wei hopes to bring his ally Wuhan to Class A, Pei Wei also needs Yunjia Tianyu to defeat Guangzhou, because Wuhan will win this round.  Their opponent is Dalian Railway, whose relegation is basically a foregone conclusion, and it is very promising to reach the second position.

    This battle will be the battle of Tianwang Mountain for Yunjia Tianyu this season.

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    On October 7, 1995, in the 19th round of the National Football League A and B, Yunjia Tianyu sat at the Yunjia Beiwan Stadium to face the visiting Guangzhou team.

    This is a battle for the top spot, and it is also a game that determines whether Yunjia Tianyu can successfully surpass the top three rounds in advance.

    Before the game, a guy who claimed to be an agent approached Pei Wei under the guise of contacting several powerful players for Yunjia Tianyu next year, and vaguely expressed the hope that Yunjia Tianyu could let Guangzhou play in this game.  Yima's request, after all, even if he loses this game, it will have no impact on Yunjia Tianyu's plan to rush to A. The most important thing is to delay it by one round. Pei Wei, who feels that the other party's intention is unknown, secretly puts a tape recorder in the office and records it.  After listening to this guy's conversation, he kicked this guy out of the office unceremoniously.

    Looking at the angry look in this guy's eyes when he left, Pei Wei sneered in his heart.

    ????????????? These guyshave they begun to form a force and climate now?  Unfortunately, you met me and someone who will never let you guys have a chance to make trouble!

    "Xiao Zhao." Pei Wei called, and Xiao Zhao immediately walked in from outside the office.

    "Keep this tape well and make more copies if necessary. I'll have some use for it in the future." Pei Wei turned on the tape recorder, took out the tape and handed it to Xiao Zhao.

    "I understand, boss." Xiao Zhao didn't ask why. He just reached out and took the belt. Seeing that Pei Wei had no other instructions, he walked out.

    Knowing what to ask and what not to ask is Xiao Zhao¡¯s strength, and it is also the reason why Pei Wei has always been reassured about him.

    Pei Wei looked at his watch. It was already three o'clock. Before, he should have been helping Wenger translate tactical arrangements in the locker room at this time. But now, Wenger can communicate directly with the players in fluent Chinese.  , so Pei Wei¡¯s historical mission as a translator has ended.

    Now he only needs to go to the stadium with the players and coaches before the game starts, and then sit next to Wenger to watch the game - he likes to watch the game at such a close distance, which can be regarded as one of his quirks.  , at least among the owners of any other teams in the country, there is no one who is as enthusiastic about watching the game up close as he is.

    &nbsp; In fact, this is also a problem that Pei Wei brought about in his previous life. Although he was a crazy fan in his previous life, he rarely had the opportunity to go to watch the game. Even if he did, he could only buy the lowest seats.  Good tickets, so now, he is extremely eager to get closer to the stadium and watch more carefully, let alone watch his own team's game.

    However, he abided by his duties very well. He never shouted anything on the court to interfere with the players' games, and he never provided any opinions of his own to Wenger, whether they were right or wrong. This is why Wenger did not  The reason why he raised objections about Pei Wei always being by his side.

    Having the boss sitting next to him makes Wenger feel his importance, especially when the boss is always mute for ninety minutes, Wenger is even happier.

    In this game, Wenger fielded his strongest lineup. The only change was to let Wu Jiang, the original left winger, play as left back. Although Meng Xiaojun played as left back, he was quite satisfactory and made no big mistakes, but in Wenger's view,  Later, his assist ability was not enough. In fact, after Dunga integrated into the team, the pressure on the defense was no longer so great. The full-backs needed to focus more on assists. In this case, Wu Jiang  His speed and offensive ability will play a big role.

    Wu Jiang has no resistance to this new position. In fact, the position of young players like him is not fixed, especially under Chinese coaches who train young players relatively easily. A large number of Chinese young players do not play their best games.  They all also have a lot of plasticity when it comes to the right location.

    Just like work, players also need to find their most suitable position in order to shine brightly. Just like the famous Italian goalkeeper Toldo, he started as a forward. After switching to goalkeeper, he became a magical goalkeeper.  The "soul-possessed" Grosso who shined in the 2006 World Cup actually started as an attacking midfielder. It was not until he accepted the suggestion of Perugia coach Cosmi that he switched to left back. This way he became a new generation.  The "Great Italian Left Back".

    Obviously, Wu Jiang is very suitable for the position of left back. His speed and physical strength enable him to run up and down the entire game, and his crossing ability developed at the left wing position also makes him  His assists are a great threat. Although sometimes the defense is not in place, there is Dunga behind him who can fill in at any time, which also allows him to press forward more boldly.

    It was Wu Jiang, who switched to playing left back, that opened the door to victory for Yunjia Tianyu. In the 26th minute of the game, he broke through the opponent's wing defense with a bold forward press, and then passed a goal that hit the target.  Jia's pass reached the penalty area. Tony jumped high and smashed the ball into the net.

    Cheers like a landslide and tsunami came from the stands of Beiwan Stadium. All Yunjia Tianyu fans let go and shouted loudly. They are lucky. As a team that has been formed for two years, they can immediately enter the top league in China.  This is quite an impressive result!

    The dull sound of drums sounded in the stands. Eighteen strong men, still naked in the cold weather, lined up in front of the drums and kept beating the big drums. Although the drums were dull, they could inspire the fans.  Greater enthusiasm and more burning fighting spirit from the players.

    "This is the sound coming back from the scene!" the CCTV commentator shouted loudly: "Everyone can listen to this sound! What a terrifying home atmosphere! It seems that next year, there will be another one that can compete with the top league in China.  Chengdu¡¯s gold medal market! Oh my god, look at these hot spots!

    Loving fans!  Next year, all teams that will compete in Yunjia must be careful. You will not only face 11 players on the field, but also 30,000 of the craziest fans!  "

    Amid the noise of the fans, the powerful Yunjia Tianyu defeated the third-ranked Guangzhou team. After Tony opened the scoring, Yi Xiaofeng scored one goal in each half and scored twice, and Nie Fei scored twice.  The icing on the cake with Zhu Guosheng was that after the game, Yunjia Tianyu actually swept the previous third place Guangzhou with a big score of 5 to 1 at home!

    This crazy score means that Yunjia Tianyu has successfully reached the A-level three rounds ahead of schedule, creating a miracle of three big steps in two years in China!

    The news that came next in the evening made the people of Yunjia Tianyu even more crazy. Shenzhen was tied 1:1 by Shanghai Dashun and was pulled away by Yunjia Tianyu by ten points. This also proved that Yunjia Tianyu won the League A and B three rounds in advance.  champion!

    Guangzhou lost and Shenzhen tied. Another happy team is Wuhan, which won this round. They ranked second based on the relationship between them. The prospects for reaching A are bright!

    After the game, all members of Yunjia Tianyu came to the track and circled the field to pay tribute to the fans. This move, also makes the hearts of Yunjia fans more closely connected with Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    It was also after this day that a group of initial die-hard fans began to emerge in Yunjia City. In the days to come, these die-hard fans will become the most loyal fans of Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    ps: Everyone seems to be very dissatisfied with the character Su Mei There is a lot of public opinion. One friend said it right: "Lao Guo's writing about sports is okay, but my heart goes cold when you write about emotions" Lao Guo's heart  It¡¯s getting colder. Indeed, writing about emotions can be said to be Lao Guo¡¯s weakest point. However, the role of Su Mei is very important and will not be as dispensable as Ma Keer in the previous book. In the future, she will  It will have a great impact on the protagonist's career, so I hope everyone will be patient and read on. Although the character Su Mei is acting very savage now, this is definitely not her truest character. After all, both everyone and the protagonist are very fond of Su Mei.  Not familiar enough.

    Thank you again for your love, Guo Nu pays your respects.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 100 Seven glasses of wine

    That night, Yunjia Tianyu Club held a grand and grand celebration party in the most luxurious hotel in Yunjia City. In addition to all members of Yunjia Tianyu Club, most of the leaders of the municipal party committee were also present - anyway, Yunjia Tianyu Club held a grand celebration party.  As an important part of the city's spiritual civilization construction, Jiatianyu Club has made remarkable achievements in the past two years. A newly formed club started from scratch and appeared in the top leagues in the country in just two years.  , this can simply be said to be a miracle.

    Although this may not have much to do with the municipal committee, no matter where it is, a football club that achieves such good results will definitely become a political achievement of the local leaders - it sounds boring, but it is a fact  .

    So at the celebration party, these senior officials will naturally come to support, and Pei Wei also needs them to pave the way for the future development of the club. At the celebration party, it can be regarded as a feast for the guests and the host.

    There are two other special guests that I have to mention. Yunjia City has formed two new fan groups this year. The members are basically regular B-ticket fans. They are enthusiastic, crazy, and have a high organizational record.  One is called "Dedicated Tianyu" and the other is called "Tianyu Soul". In the later stages of the league, fans of these two groups can often be seen wearing neat Yunjia Tianyu jerseys and cheering for the team in an organized manner.

    The "Soul of Tianyu" is basically composed of working-class fans, mainly workers and office workers, while the "die-hard Tianyu fans" are mostly students at school, with a number of about a thousand. This number has historically been  It may not be a big deal in the long-established European or South American leagues, but in China now, it is already considered quite large.

    Pei Wei is well aware of the importance of a die-hard fan group to a club. At the same time, he also knows that the fans at this stage are not very stable. A large part of them became fans of the team because of the team's good performance during this period.  Only after this period of time is passed and Yunjia Tianyu's performance will affect the hearts of fans no matter what, is when Yunjia Tianyu truly has a group of die-hard fans.

    The two special guests he invited today are the leaders or initiators of "Deadly Loyal Tianyu" and "Tianzhi Soul". It is obvious that such an invitation made the two lucky people go crazy with joy, "Tianzhi Soul"  The leader of "Soul" is older and can still keep his composure, but the young student who founded the "Dead Loyal Tianyu" fan group started looking for people to sign autographs as soon as he entered the venue.

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    ¡°Everyone here is the hero of our Yunjia Tianyu Club¡¯s ability to reach the A-level and appear in China¡¯s top league.¡±

    Facing the guests in the hall, Pei Wei raised the wine glass in his hand: "For the first glass of wine, I would like to pay tribute to our head coach, Mr. Wenger. It is his strategizing that has enabled our new A-B team to achieve such success.  Excellent record, completed the feat of reaching the A-level three rounds in advance. Although we are very strong and have strong strength, without Mr. Wenger, I don¡¯t think we would have been so successful. So, let¡¯s have the first glass of wine.  Let¡¯s give it to Mr. Wenger first!¡± After finishing speaking, Pei Wei took the lead in drinking the wine in the glass.

    There was warm applause everywhere. In one year, Wenger has conquered the hearts of all members of the club. His uniqueness in training, his on-the-spot changes on the sidelines, and his elegant demeanor are all heartwarming.  , if there were still quite a few people who doubted this foreign coach when he first arrived, then no one can deny Wenger's ability now.

    Under this circumstance, Wenger still maintained his "professor" demeanor. He stood up gracefully, greeted everyone around him with a standard French gentleman's courtesy, and then drank the wine in his glass.

    "The second glass of wine, I would like to toast all the assistant coaches." After the scene was quiet for a while, Pei Wei poured the second glass of wine and said: "Although Mr. Wenger is excellent and capable, he is only a person.  One person cannot lead an entire team. Mr. Wenger is the commander-in-chief, and you are the specific commanders responsible for each unit. With you, Mr. Wenger can command this unit with ease. Come on, let¡¯s  Drink this!"

    Yourcenar, Xia Liquan, Ding Yu and other assistant coaches raised their glasses one after another. Indeed, the most outstanding people in a club are basically the players who fight on the court, the head coach who directs the game and the boss who controls the overall situation. The assistant coaches have no role to play.  It's inconspicuous, but no one can deny the role that assistant coaches play in the team.

    "On the third glass of wine, I want to pay tribute to our players, whether they are the main players or substitutes, it is you who really scored wonderful goals for the team and brought key victories! Yun  Jia fans thank you, and Yunjia Tianyu Club also thanks you!¡±

    The twenty or so players suddenlyPicking up the cup in his hand, this year is not only a harvest year for Yunjia Tianyu Club, but also a harvest year for them. This team, which is basically composed of young players, has tasted what football brings for the first time.  Joy, for the first time I enjoyed the sweet taste of competing in the cheers of countless fans.

    "For the fourth glass of wine, I respect all the staff of Tianyu Club." Pei Wei paused and said, "You are the screws on the machine of Yunjia Tianyu Club. You are inconspicuous, but very important. After one year, you will also  Thank you for your hard work, today should be a happy day for you!¡±

    The staff present were stunned for a moment. They didn¡¯t expect that the boss would actually mention their own contributions. You know, what they have done this year is all within their scope, just like working for other companies

    Even they themselves don't realize that they are actually the same staff of Yunjia Tianyu Club as those star coaches and star players, but they work in different fields. Although their income is not as good as those stars, if they don't  They and the Yunjia Tianyu Club are also unable to operate.

    "For the fifth glass of wine, I would like to pay tribute to those present here and to all the municipal party committee leaders who are not here. It is with their strong support that our Yunjia Tianyu Club can compete and win without any worries. Thank you very much.  their help.¡±

    Although this is a bit exaggerated, in the past two years, apart from initially ordering the Sports Committee to cooperate with Pei Wei in selecting players, the Municipal Committee did not take care of the club at all in the following years, but Pei Wei also knew  If the Yunjia Tianyu Club wants to take root in Yunjia City, the care of these officials is indispensable.

    The mayor drank the glass of wine with some embarrassment. He still remembered that he had felt sorry for Pei Wei because of the stadium incident. He had also resisted Pei Wei in the football school. Although it was not for his own personal gain, it was still  Pei Wei was put in a difficult situation, especially when he wanted to build a football school, he was even more suspicious of Pei Wei.  But now it seems that some of Pei Wei's requests are very reasonable and useful. The mayor, who felt a little guilty, immediately decided that in next year's A-League, the municipal committee should pay more attention to Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    After drinking five glasses of wine in a row, Pei Wei was a little overwhelmed even though he was not a bad drinker. He calmed down and poured another glass of wine into the glass.

    Everyone was a little stunned. Those who deserved to be respected should have already paid tribute. The entire club's head coach, assistant coaches, players, and staff have basically been all paid in one go. In addition, the leaders of the municipal committee have paid tribute. Is there anyone else?  No respect?

    Just when everyone was stunned, Pei Wei raised his glass: "Everyone knows that in this year's league and FA Cup, our Yunjia football market can be regarded as a 'gold medal football market' nationwide.  Even the most famous football club in League One, Chengdu, doesn't give in - whose fault is this? It's our fans! The stadium that can accommodate 30,000 people is almost full, which is unprecedented in the Chinese football league.  This is the first time! In this case, I would like to thank all the fans who support Yunjia Tianyu. It is your support that makes the team have a stronger competition**!¡±

    Immediately, everyone looked at the two fans sitting in the corner, who were a little timid because they had never seen such a big scene.

    The two fans were so excited that they couldn't even speak. They were already extremely excited to be able to come to this celebration dinner, but now, in front of so many big shots, the boss of Yunjia Tianyu was actually serious.  They toasted to them, thinking that the team's ability to reach the A-level was due to their hard work and sweat!

    The student fan was so excited that he didn't know what to say. The organizer of "Soul of Heaven", a nearly forty-year-old worker, had tears in his eyes and raised his cup with trembling hands: "Mr. Pei  , your words really make us fansexcited! Nothing else to say, no matter what Yunjia Tianyu's game results are in the future, just looking at today's feelings, our small fan group will always be Yunjia Tianyu's most loyal.  Supporters! Not much to say, next year, let fans all over the country see our actions! Let everyone know the quality of our Yunjia fans!¡±

    There was even warmer applause in the hall. In this thunderous applause, the two fan representatives drank this cup of nectar mixed with tears, emotion and pride!

    After a moment of silence in the hall, Pei Wei waved his hand: "Okay, now the ceremony is completed. From now on, it's time for carnival! Everyone, go crazy! Don't have any worries!"

    "Oh¡ª¡ª" The players took the lead and howled like wolves. This was what they wanted to hear the most.

    "No! No!" Zhu Guosheng drank a glass of wine, suddenly stood up with his head shaking and shouted: "There is still one person we haven't respected! Now!I announce that for the seventh glass of wine, we will toast our chairman, Mr. Pei Wei!  If it weren't for him, there wouldn't be this club, and none of us would be able to gather here today!  "

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 101 Su Mei¡¯s phone call

    After eating and drinking with the mayor and other leaders for a while, Pei Wei took his leave and came out. There was no way the mayor and the others would mess around with the players and staff and make a fuss - they had to pay attention to their image no matter what.  So Pei Wei specially arranged a private room for them and stayed with them for a while before confessing.

    I really didn't expect that Zhu Guosheng, a guy who usually seemed rude and uncivilized, could have such a good eloquence. He just forced himself to drink many glasses of wine in a row. Although Pei Wei had a large capacity for drinking, after drinking this time, he was still a little drunk.  Can't stand it.

    Pei Wei stood quietly in the corner of the hall holding a glass of wine, looking at the noisy crowd with a smile.

    Leading a club to reach the top domestic leagues step by step every year is not something Pei Wei has never done in his previous life - he has done it a lot in various football manager games. The most perverted thing is that he always likes to learn from English  C - that is, starting from the fourth tier league, going all the way to the top league, and then winning the Champions League and developing the club into the number one club in the world But although there is a strong sense of pleasure in doing so, it is definitely not like what it is now.  Come with a sense of accomplishment and pride.

    Think about it, two years ago, the football team under the Yunjia Municipal Sports Committee was still an empty shell. It had no players, only about twenty reserve players and one coach, plus an old man who was idle at home.  This is all the belongings of the Yunjia City team.  It was himself who used money and ability to build a miracle, a modern club with two training bases, a stadium, five teams of different age groups and a football school.

    Create a miracle from scratch, and this miracle is now alive in front of you, rather than a piece of data in a computer system.  The club he created has begun to influence the entire Chinese football circle. Thinking of this, how can Pei Wei not be excited!

    Pei Wei even felt a father's sense of accomplishment. This club was the child he created. Watching it stumble to its start and slowly begin to grow - no wonder so many people like to play the game.

    This year, Yunjia Tianyu Club is two years old. This year, it appears in China¡¯s top league.

    It has already achieved amazing results, but in the future, its achievements will definitely be more than just these things.

    People kept coming up to propose a toast to Pei Wei, who was standing in the corner. Pei Wei, who was in an extremely happy mood, would not refuse anyone who came, and the wine would be dry until the glass was dry. Xiao Zhao, who usually always advised him to drink less, knew that the boss was happy today, so  It's up to him.

    After a round, Pei Wei was already 70% to 80% drunk. At this time, the mobile phone on his waist suddenly rang.

    Pei Wei looked at the phone in surprise. It was an unfamiliar number, but it looked familiar.

    Pei Wei found a quiet place and pressed the connect button - it was too noisy in the hall, and he was afraid of delaying things.

    "Pei Wei! Is that you? Damn it, why did it take so long to answer your call? It made me think you were avoiding me by not answering my call on purpose! What the hell are you doing? Tell me clearly!"

    As soon as the call was connected, a menacing female voice came from the phone, which made Pei Wei's ears numb. He quickly moved the phone away from his ears to feel better.

    After the voice on the phone weakened, Pei Wei put his ear to the phone again and said with a wry smile: "Miss Su Our club was having a celebration party just now. It was too noisy. I want to  I need to find a quiet place to hear clearly what you are saying. I didn¡¯t mean not to answer your call. Don¡¯t blame me for being careless.¡±

    "Oh" The person who called was naturally the fierce Miss Su Mei. Although Pei Wei didn't have any good impressions of this "real young lady" in Old Zhou's words, Miss Su seemed to have a deep affection for Pei Wei.  I'm a little bit interested. In the past month, I have been harassing you with phone calls every now and then, using different phones - so that Pei Wei always touched his face unconsciously during this period, thinking that he was  Suddenly he turned into a handsome guy in Yushu Linfeng.

    "So that's it, then I will forgive you - get up, I will pardon you, haha" After saying the last two sentences, Su Mei was overjoyed, and she was very happy that she had teased Pei Wei.  .

    You want to be me?  But I'm not a queen Pei Wei thought maliciously in his heart, but didn't show it at all: "I don't know why Miss Su is calling me?"

    "Stop talking so pretentiously! It's so disgusting. You're still calling me "I". Do you think you are a general of the Kuomintang?" Su Mei said without any reservations: "Why, I can't call you when I have nothing to do? I have to.  Is it possible to do something?¡±

    "It's done! It's done! When will Miss Su call me, my little Pei will sacrifice his life to accompany you!" Maybe it was because he was drunk.??, although Pei Wei didn't want to get too heated with Su Mei, he kept talking: "I just don't know why Miss Su always comes to me. Is it because I am over thirty?  Not married, but want to help the poor? "

    "Ah!" Even though he was on the phone, Pei Wei could still imagine Su Mei's brows standing straight up: "Just you? You still want me to fall in love with you? You're old, you haven't accomplished much, you're not tall, and you have a long face.  You are not handsome tell yourself, what makes you worthy of me?"

    "Yeah, yeah, my family is poor and ugly, I'm 1.49 meters tall, I have a primary school education, I have a rural registered permanent residence, I have one acre of thin farmland, three shabby houses, a cold pot and a cold stove, I don't have a wife, and I always take medicine all year round" Pei Wei  He spoke so eloquently that he almost said the following words "Online today, recruiting girlfriends, revolutionary road, hand in hand". Fortunately, I am still clear-headed. Internet is still a luxury thing nowadays.  He stopped hastily: "With my conditions, it would be difficult to find a wife"

    "Hahaha" Su Mei laughed so hard on the other end of the phone: "You guy you are so funny. Where did you come up with these jingles? It's so interesting. It made me laugh to death. You are really a talent!"

    Pei Wei curled his lips, why have I been fooling around in forums and post bars for such a long time? Although I have forgotten a lot, my skills are still there.

    I have to admit that Internet language is still very fresh and attractive in this era. At least Miss Su Mei is very interested in it, although these witticisms are just boring and unnutritious language.

    After laughing enough, Su Mei suddenly said: "Can you come out now? I'm in Yunjia City now I just watched your game not long ago, and now I have nowhere to go."

    Pei Wei was surprised. He was not surprised when Su Mei appeared in Yunjia, because he already knew that this crazy young lady always ran around, so it was normal for her to appear in Yunjia.  What really surprised him was Su Mei's last words, "Now I have nowhere to go."

    Pei Wei has already inquired. Su Mei¡¯s identity is not simple. Although she is outstanding, due to her character flaws, she can only serve as a supporting talent and cannot take on her own role.  However, her family background is extremely prominent. Her grandfather was an old revolutionary during the Liberation War and had extremely huge potential power in both the military and political circles. However, her father abandoned politics and went into business, and his total assets were compared to Pei's.  Wei's previous Tianyu Group was neither high nor low. It was one of those "crocodiles" at the top of the biological chain that Pei Wei was most afraid of before. In addition, besides his two sons, he only had a daughter like Su Mei.  He was very arrogant towards Su Mei, and thus developed Su Mei's arrogant and carefree personality.  This is why Pei Wei was always polite when Su Mei called him. He didn't want to offend the Su family, a powerful family. Although his power was not weak, he had an intricate relationship with such a tradition.  The family is still inferior in comparison.

    Miss Su always travels around when she doesn't have a job, so it is impossible for her to be in the dilemma of "having nowhere to go". However, with Su Mei's unyielding temperament, being able to say such a thing to herself actually means that she has no place to go.  It's like asking for help from yourself - this shows that the situation is indeed a bit serious.

    "Where are you? I'll come find you right away!" Pei Wei was half awake and said to the phone hurriedly.

    "I'm at the entrance of Beiwan Stadium now I'll be watching the game in the stadium this afternoon" Su Mei said on the other end of the phone.

    "Okay, you wait there first, I will be here soon, don't move around, it is already night, and the security over there in Beiwan is not very good!"

    Pei Wei said quickly, then hung up the phone. After thinking for a while, he found Xiao Zhao in the hall and asked him to accompany the big shots in the box on his behalf. As for the other players and coaches, let them go and make trouble.  That's it, the whole hotel has been booked anyway, so we're not afraid of any trouble - the worst is a collective drunkenness, and there's no competition or training tomorrow anyway.

    After arranging these things, Pei Wei asked the hotel manager and waiters to take care of these customers at any time.  Then he walked out of the hotel, waited for a taxi, and rushed to the North Bay Stadium.

    He didn¡¯t drink a lot today and didn¡¯t dare to drive by himself. It was not convenient to have a driver with Su Mei, so he just took a taxi, which was more convenient.

    Sitting in the car, Pei Wei kept thinking in his mind, what trouble did Su Mei encounter?  It's not like he asked for help because he was robbed. That would be better, at most it would just be some cash.

    But do n¡¯t have any clich¨¦, the old lady is forced to marry at home, and it is only in romance novels such as her own. It ¡¯s really big trouble!

    Pei Wei was thinking wildly all the way, Yun JiaThe city is not very big. After about ten minutes, the taxi quickly drove to the North Bay Stadium.

    ps: You¡¯ve been neglected, you¡¯ve been neglected Brothers, don¡¯t blame me, it¡¯s all Lao Guo¡¯s fault

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 102 Big Trouble

    The taxi had just stopped at the entrance of Beiwan Stadium. With the help of the faint light, Pei Wei saw a white shadow lingering at the gate.  "

    The driver, who was in his forties, was very talkative and nodded. Pei Wei thanked him repeatedly before opening the door and getting out of the car.

    After getting off the car, Pei Wei ran a few steps towards the gate and shouted: "Su Mei!"

    The white shadow shook violently, turned around immediately, saw Pei Wei running over, and shouted with teeth and claws: "Pei Wei! You guy, why are you here at this time!"

    It seems that Miss Su was also severely frightened in this place. No wonder, this place was originally the worst place in Yunjia City for public security. Almost all the urban foxes and rats were concentrated in this basically deserted stadium.  , although there are no major cases, there are endless cases of robbery and the like. After Yunjia Club made this stadium its home court this year, the security situation here has improved a lot, and there is also a security room in front of the stadium gate.  , Su Mei is safer in this place.

    It seems that this young lady is smarter and did not leave this safe place rashly Pei Wei thought to himself as he walked over quickly, picked up Su Mei and left: "Let's leave first without saying anything else.  Let¡¯s talk about this place.¡±

    Su Mei nodded obediently and followed Pei Wei quickly to catch the taxi. Then the driver immediately started the car and drove quickly towards the city center.

    "Thank you, Master. Please forgive me for waiting for us for so long. Here is the fare." After getting off the car, Pei Wei thanked the driver repeatedly. The driver smiled, took the money handed over by Pei Wei, started the car and left.  .

    "You" Pei Wei was about to turn around and ask Su Mei what happened, but found that Su Mei was rubbing the corners of her clothes in embarrassment and said, "Hey, this I haven't eaten anything this afternoon, can you?"  Invite me to dinner first, and I¡¯ll pay you back when I have the money.¡±

    Pei Wei rubbed his forehead, what happened to make this young lady fall to this point?  Pei Wei vaguely felt that the trouble this time would definitely not be too small

    He found a decent restaurant and ordered some local Yunjia snacks. He watched Su Mei finish the meal comfortably. Until the two of them walked out of the restaurant, Pei Wei didn't have the chance to ask Su Da.  What happened to the lady?

    But it can be seen that Su Mei has indeed received a very good upbringing since she was a child. Although she is very hungry, Su Mei still looks so graceful when eating, and she does not look like she has been reincarnated as a hungry ghost.

    Looking at the watch, it is already 10 o'clock in the evening. Even if Pei Wei has a lot of questions, it is not good to ask now. After all, the girl still needs to sleep, right?  He had to ask: "Well Su Mei, it's already so late now, I guess you don't have anywhere to stay, right? How about I find you a hotel and arrange a room for you?"

    As soon as these words were spoken, Su Mei¡¯s eyebrows were raised again, and she hurriedly explained: ¡°It¡¯s a single room, you live alone, I¡¯ll go home and sleep.¡±

    Su Mei then nodded: "You know the truth." Suddenly she asked curiously: "Aren't you very poor? You invited me to dinner and arranged a room Do you have any money?"

    "Did I say I'm poor?" Pei Wei couldn't laugh or cry: "No matter how poor I am, I still have enough money to treat you to meals and accommodation"

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    "Are you sure this is the room?"

    Standing in front of Room 5188 of Yunjia Hotel, Su Mei glanced at Pei Wei strangely: "This roomhehe, you can get a lot of money for one night"

    Pei Wei looked at this presidential suite, which was the best in the only four-star hotel in Yunjia City, with dull eyes. He scolded Xiao Zhao in his heart. I just want you to book a better one for me.  The room you ordered?  Is it necessary to spend so much money to book the presidential suite?  Do you think my money is free?

    Pei Wei still had to find a way to cover up this matter. With his identity known to Su Mei, how could a young translator be so generous as to use such a luxurious suite to receive friends?

    But Pei Wei thought quickly and immediately put on a smile: "Ah actually well, today I just borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha"

    As he spoke, Pei Wei led Su Mei in: "Today our club has reached the A-level three rounds ahead of schedule. Do you know this?"

    Su Mei nodded: "I know, I watched this game this afternoon. Speaking of which, you guys played really well in this game Wait, what does this have to do with now?"

    "It's a big deal!" Pei Wei said seriously: "Our boss, as soon as he was happy, booked the entire Yunjia Hotel. He reserved this room for guests who drank too much and couldn't go back to rest here  ¡­just now??When you called me, the guests had almost left, and this room was vacant. I thought Anyway, the money has been given, and it would be a waste not to stay. I originally planned to stay by myself, but you came just in time.  I can't treat you badly, so I'll give it to you.  "

    Su Mei was relieved. She suddenly smiled and glanced at Pei Wei with a pair of wonderful eyes: "Are you brave enough to use public money for personal gain? Aren't you afraid that your boss will punish you?"

    Pei Wei's heart skipped a beat when Su Mei saw him. It turned out that he had never lacked women. In the past two years, he had been busy with club affairs, so he had neglected this aspect.  However, it was quite frustrating for a man in his prime to have not touched a woman for a year or two. Su Mei suddenly felt his mouth was dry when he saw her like this. However, he was still sober and knew that Su Mei was not the women he had flirted with before.  , hurriedly suppressed the fascination that had just risen in his heart, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, our boss is very friendly, and we are usually brothers and sisters. Don't say that he doesn't know about this even if he does.  , and you won¡¯t blame me.¡±

    "Oh, it sounds like your boss is pretty good." Su Mei smiled.

    Pei Wei looked at his watch again, it was already 10:30, so he said goodbye, but Su Mei suddenly stopped him.

    "Would you like to have a drink with me? I feel very depressed." Su Mei whispered.

    Can Pei Wei say no?  In such an environment, a beautiful woman asked him to stay with her for a while in such a tone that was close to pleading. I am afraid that a normal man would not be able to say "no".

    After hesitating for a while, Pei Wei agreed accidentally and nodded: "Okay."

    Hearing Pei Wei's promise, Su Mei looked very happy. She happily opened the locker in the room, took a breath inside, then cheered, and brought out a bottle of brandy.

    "Is there no red wine in it?" Pei Wei asked strangely.

    "There is red wine, but that thing is boring to drink. It's almost like a drink. What's the point?" Su Mei looked at the bottle with appreciation: "Yes, it's a 90-year-old cognac. It's rare to have a brandy of this age in this place.  , Not bad, worthy of a four-star hotel. ¡±

    Pei Wei looked at Su Mei with admiration. This woman really had the arrogance of a woman. Pei Wei drank a lot of brandy. He knew that old brandy tastes good but has great stamina. He had already drank a lot before coming here.  Yes, but don't be knocked down by this little girl.

    "Boys drink red wine, men drink port. If you want to be a hero, drink brandy." Su Mei took out two glasses, poured half a glass into each, and said with a smile something about France related to brandy.  Proverbs, and then handed one of the cups to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei took the cup with a wry smile. The girl had already talked about this, how could he not drink it?

    Then drink it.

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    "Ding!" The two glasses clinked together again, and then Pei Wei and Su Mei raised their necks at the same time and drank all the wine in the glasses.

    After two glasses of wine, Su Mei had told Pei Wei what she had been going through in the past few days. Pei Wei's random thoughts were indeed correct, and Su Mei's family had arranged for her.  They were married to the young boss of a large group company in Wuhan. However, Miss Su Mei was unwilling to accept this blind date. However, because she was not young, her father was anxious to marry her off, so he issued a death order, asking Su Mei to  I had to go, but it made Miss Su lose her temper. In a fit of rage, Miss Su impulsively ran away from home.

    However, Miss Su, who had absolutely no experience in this area, had no ability to plot. She was so impulsive that she secretly ran out of the house with only a few thousand dollars. She thought that there would be a League A and B game in Yunjia City today.  After the competition for the top spot in the competition, she came to Yunjia excitedly. She planned to go to another city to find a job in a company after watching this game. Anyway, it was not that easy to find a decent job based on her diploma and ability.  It is difficult, and there is a huge crowd. Finding a job in an ordinary company will probably be difficult for her, no matter how powerful her family is. Who would have thought that after watching the game, Miss Su Mei touched her purse, only to find that it was empty - probably  When I entered the stadium, I was touched by Kong Konger. I had no choice but to call Pei Wei for help.

    After talking about this adventure, the two of them had almost finished drinking a bottle of wine. Pei Wei was already seventy or eighty percent drunk, and with this heavy drink, he had basically reached the limit of his drinking capacity.  Just as he was about to stand up and say goodbye, his feet gave way and he fell to the ground.

    Su Mei, who was also drunk, was about to pull him away, but her feet went weak. The smell of alcohol surged up, and she fell softly on Pei Wei's body.

    The next day, when Pei Wei opened his eyes, he found that the two of them did not knowAt some point, I lay down on the bed, completely naked

    "It's over! We're in big trouble now!"

    ps: Maybe you think I¡¯m lying, but it¡¯s true. Today is my daughter¡¯s third birthday, so I¡¯m afraid I can only have one chapter. In addition, those who are dissatisfied with today¡¯s plot can vent in the book review area as much as possible, but  Please do not send greetings to Lao Guo¡¯s family

    The essence is finished, I will make it up for everyone next week.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 103 What the hell is this!

    Chapter 103 What is this?

    "Haha To be honest, you are pretty good. If you have your own company and are reasonably well-off or you are your boss with the same pronunciation as your name maybe I will really know how to do it.  Think about you." Su Mei said with a smile: "It's not that I'm greedy for weakness But you also know that with the conditions of my family, I have to pay attention to the so-called 'matching', otherwise I will definitely be in big trouble.  , it will hurt you!"

    Pei Wei knew that Su Mei was telling the truth, as it was written in an online novel he read before his rebirth. In fact, this so-called "well-matched" does not only refer to money, but to two people with completely different backgrounds who have been influenced by each other since childhood.  The education and living atmosphere are completely different. Even people who are not in the same place will have many differences in living habits, not to mention two people with very different family backgrounds.

    Married life is not just about love. The most important thing in married life is "life".

    Although Pei Wei's current net worth is definitely worthy of Su Mei, and although Pei Wei now has a little affection for Su Mei, if Pei Wei and Su Mei are to get married, then Pei Wei only has four words: "Thank you."  Respectful but not sensitive¡±.

    He doesn¡¯t need to marry into a wealthy family to promote his career, and he doesn¡¯t want to be restricted by married life anymore. How good is it for him to be like this?  Anyway, as long as you have money, there will be no shortage of women anywhere.

    So Pei Wei laughed drunkenly: "It's better to say goodbye I can't afford to support you, just with my monthly salary of a thousand yuan? A year's income is probably enough to drink this bottle of wine.  Just a piece of clothing from your eldest lady is enough for me to earn for several months, haha"

    "So cheers to the impossibility between us!"

    Su Mei smiled and poured all the remaining wine in the bottle into two people's glasses, and then the two drank up the wine in one gulp like a competition.

    "Okay, I've finished drinking I'm leaving" Pei Wei stood up staggeringly, but his feet gave way and he collapsed to the ground. Su Mei reached out to pull him, but the smell of alcohol started to rise.  , but was led by Pei Wei and fell down, falling on top of Pei Wei.

    ¡­¡­

    Pei Wei lay on the bed, blinking his eyes desperately, but that was all he could recall. He couldn't remember the rest of the situation at all, but he still had some impression of the extreme joy.

    "It's over, it's over" Pei Wei kept mumbling in his heart. It seemed that he had been holding back too much for more than a year. After drinking too much, he mistook Su Mei for another woman  Although his mind is no longer clear, the man's instinct is indeed strong enough.

    Pei Wei scratched his head. This was different from before. To put it bluntly, the women he had romantic relationships with before were basically just a transaction. Pei Wei exchanged money for the bodies of those women, and then they went their separate ways.  , no more worries But this time, can a group princess who is much more powerful than herself be dismissed so easily?

    Especially when Pei Wei saw the bright red dots on the bed sheets his scalp was about to explode. Su Mei was already twenty-five or six, and had studied in the open-minded United States for several years.  During this period of contact, Pei Wei knew that Su Mei was a person who didn't pay attention to details, but such a carefree woman was still a virgin - of course she was no longer a virgin. In this case, Pei Wei felt that he was the only one left.  Choice a very old-fashioned choice

    "Su Mei don't worry, I will be responsible" Pei Wei murmured, looking at Su Mei who was still sleeping next to her.

    As soon as he finished saying this, he noticed that Su Mei moved. He was startled and quickly lay down, pretending to be still sleeping.

    Although this action is very unmanly and irresponsible, Pei Wei really doesn't know how to face Su Mei, so he can only pretend that he hasn't woken up yet. What happens next then he will take advantage of it.  Bar.  Pei Wei thought helplessly.

    Although her eyes were closed, Pei Wei could still feel that Su Mei had opened her eyes and started to sit up

    The unexpected exclamations and curses surprised Pei Wei for a moment. Originally, Pei Wei thought that with Miss Su's temperament, after finding out that she was inexplicably raped by a young translator, even if she didn't beat herself up, she would be beaten.  Even if you scold me, you won't be able to escape. Who knew it would be so "quiet"?

    Pei Wei quietly opened his eyes, only to find that Su Mei was hurriedly getting dressed with her back to him, still muttering:

    "It's over, it's over I've gone too far this time I originally ran away from home, but now I've ended up like this Dad will definitely beat me to death It's over, it's over"

    &nbsp; Pei Wei was in a daze. It turned out that he thought Su Mei would kick him out of bed, and then began to scold himself. He could just tell his true identity, and then asked Lao Zhou to be a matchmaker and come to propose marriage But  Looking at Miss Su Mei's appearance, she didn't seem to think about asking for an explanation or anything like that. She just dressed herself there Didn't this woman know that she had suffered a great loss?

    While thinking about it, Su Mei had quickly put on her clothes. Pei Wei quickly closed his eyes, and then he felt his body being pushed aside.

    She secretly opened her eyes again and saw Su Mei tidying up the bedsheets, continuing to mutter: "Pei Wei, you are so easy on me If dad knows about you and me he will definitely send someone to beat you to death."  For the sake of your life, please don't spread this matter, lest you lose your life in confusion I really have a hard life, I have suffered a loss and I have to hide it, and you, the instigator, are actually shouting here.  HudasleepGod, why do you punish me like this"

    Pei Wei was suddenly touched - this woman seemed to have a good heart. The first thing she thought of was not herself, but the person who had just taken away her virginity Is she a kind-hearted person or a heartless person?  Woolen cloth?

    Although he laughed at Su Mei in his heart, Pei Wei's cold heart, which had been tempered in the fight in the mall, still felt that a long-lost warmth began to surround him, making his heart begin to palpitate.  Get moving

    Su Mei muttered and stuffed the collected sheets into the bathroom, then glanced at Pei Wei who was still naked with a blushing face, picked up Pei Wei's clothes one by one from the floor, and walked over to the bedside.  sit down.

    "Enemies, enemies" Su Mei said with self-pity: "Did I owe you something in my previous life? You now you want me to help you get dressed and act like nothing happened last night.  ¡­¡±

    While muttering, Su Mei began to work hard to turn Pei Wei's body, and then put on clothes for him. Fortunately, the weather was not too cold now, and Pei Wei didn't wear many clothes, so although Su Mei didn't like men's clothes,  I don't know much about dressing, but I still put on clothes for Pei Wei smoothly.

    At this time, Pei Wei had almost guessed Su Mei's psychology. Although she felt that she had made a big mistake, Su Mei did not vent her anger on Pei Wei. After all, Pei Wei had to leave yesterday, and it was Su Mei who pulled Pei Wei.  Only when Wei stayed to drink would the two of them get drunk and make a big mistake. Obviously, Su Mei didn't like to unreasonably put all the blame on the man's side like other women.

    Su Mei's family background also determines that unless Su Mei can choose a man who she likes and the other person also likes her among men of similar family background, Su Mei's marriage will definitely be a political marriage in the future - so Su Mei  Su Mei is not worried about herself, but is worried that Pei Wei will be retaliated against by her family - Pei Wei, who is just a little translator in Su Mei's heart, will obviously end up badly.

    Therefore, Su Mei decided to conceal the incident and act as if yesterday's incident had never happened - this proves that although Su Mei is unruly, she is definitely a woman who will consider other people.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei suddenly felt that he was not the same thing - he was the one who took advantage, and Su Mei, a woman, decided to take everything on her own Can she feel at ease and just pretend that this incident never happened?

    Pei Wei wanted to slap himself hard, and then explain everything to Su Mei¡ªnothing else mattered!  I am a man and I have to be responsible!  Even if you are afraid of marriage, even if you don't like Su Mei - you have to shoulder your own responsibilities!  I want to marry her!  Marry this woman whom I have only known for a few months!  Marry this woman with whom you are not very familiar yet yet have a compatibility with him!

    ¡°Anyway, with my current wealth and financial resources, I can barely match Su Mei!¡±

    Just when Pei Wei was about to summon up all his strength and jump up to tell Su Mei that "Pei Wei" was Pei Wei, Miss Su's voice suddenly rang loudly in her ears!

    "Get up! You bastard!"

    Startled by Su Mei¡¯s cry, Pei Wei scrambled to get up and was about to speak when Su Mei shouted first:

    "You guy! You actually spent the whole night in the same room with me! And slept on the same bed!"

    "for this I¡­¡­"

    "Don't say anything!" Su Mei raised her eyebrows: "Fortunately, nothing happened! Fortunately, no one knew when the two of us entered the room last night! You know how powerful my family is, right?  ?¡±

    "I knowbut" Pei Wei was frightened by Su Mei and was about to speak hesitantly when Su Mei interrupted him forcefully:

    &nbsp; "So, I don't want anyone else to know about this! Although there is nothing between us" Su Mei emphasized the three words "nothing": "But it was spread that I spent time with a man in the hotel  One night will damage my reputation! You should know how important a girl's reputation is, right?"

    "I knowbut"

    Pei Wei could only say these five words, and Su Mei interrupted him again: "So, now I want to leave here. After I get out, nothing here has ever happened! I hope you know the consequences!"

    After saying this, Su Mei left Pei Wei, who was still speechless, and strode into the bathroom.

    Pei Wei stared at Su Mei walking into the bathroom with his mouth agape. There was only one sentence lingering in his mind: "What the hell is this!"

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 104 Solution

    Until he broke up with Su Mei, Pei Wei didn't have a chance to speak.

    In fact, he wanted to tell the situation several times, but Su Mei's cold eyes held him back.

    It's no wonder that although Su Mei wants to pretend that the ridiculous thing last night never happened, but no matter what, she just fucked the kid in front of her, and she still has to pretend to be nonchalant in front of him, even if  No matter how open-minded Ms. Su is, she will be very unhappy.

    Miss Su wanted to leave this guy immediately, but the cruel reality reminded her - she was penniless now, not to mention looking for a job elsewhere, and she didn't even have the fare to leave Yunjia.

    During breakfast, Su Mei had been gritting her teeth and thinking about what she should do next - going home is absolutely not an option, Su Mei thought fiercely.

    However, her appearance startled Pei Wei, who had been secretly observing her, thinking that Su Mei was still angry and couldn't say what she wanted to say.

    Su Mei thought about it for a long time and finally came up with a compromise idea: "Pei Wei, you are familiar with Yunjia, help me find a clean and safe place and rent a room for me, okay? Then you can lend it to me first.  Give me some money, and I¡¯ll find a job right away, and I¡¯ll pay you back as soon as I get some income okay?¡±

    The tone was that of discussion, but Miss Su was tightly clutching the legs of a folding stool next to her. How dare Pei Wei say the word "no"?

    "No problem." Pei Wei hurriedly agreed, remembering that he had a house in the center of Yunjia, and hurriedly said: "Actually, the house matter is easy to handle. I have a friend who went abroad and the house is vacant now. He asked me to help him.  It¡¯s not about renting, but you can just go and live in it. It has all the furniture and appliances, so you can just move in.¡±

    "Isn't it a stinky man's room? I don't want to sleep in a room that may contain a lot of pornographic books." Su Mei's eldest lady lost her temper again and curled her lips and said disdainfully.

    Pei Wei was sweating with cold sweat on his head, and said with a forced smile: "Well don't worry, that friend of mine is a woman."

    It would have been better not to say this. Su Mei raised her eyebrows once she heard this, but she soon relaxed: "Female friend? Humph, it's your girlfriend. It seems like you are not an honest guy."

    "Haha This is just a friend, just a friend" Pei Wei said haha, wanting to slap himself in the face - he just helped her find a house, why are you talking about so many irrelevant things?

    "It's just a friend who can safely hand over the house to you? Just lie to me!" Su Mei didn't realize that her tone was filled with jealousy - it seemed that even if Su Mei didn't like Pei Wei at all, after yesterday  Anyway, Chinese women still value "chastity" quite seriously.

    Finding a reason to go to the bathroom, Pei Wei secretly called Xiao Zhao and asked him to quickly take someone to clean up his house, try to make it as clean as possible, and buy some decorations that women like.  Put everything in and try to make it look like a woman has lived there for a long time. Anyway, Xiao Zhao also has the key to that house.  Although Xiao Zhao was very confused about this order, he still agreed quickly according to the golden rule of "just obey the boss's orders".

    Pei Wei was relieved. Although he rarely lived in that house, someone went in to clean it up every week. Now it would not be difficult to seize the time to decorate it. I think it could be done in half an hour at most.

    After lingering in the toilet for nearly ten minutes, Pei Wei came back to Su Mei, who was already waiting so hard that her eyes were about to burst into flames. He then used excuses such as going to the bank to withdraw money and help Su Mei buy daily necessities to delay the rest of the time.  It took more than an hour to bring Su Mei to her house.

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    "Hey, this friend of yours is rich enough." Looking at the situation in the house, Su Mei said "tsk tsk" loudly.

    To be fair, Pei Wei's house is really good.

    The area is not large, but it is not small either. It is about 140 square meters. The decoration is not so magnificent, but it is so elegant. The surrounding environment is also quite good. At this time in the morning, except for the leaves around  There was no other sound except the "rustling" in the wind. There was even a small bar in the living room, which was probably where the original owner usually liked to have a drink. In the study, there was a brand new computer.  , and even connected to a network cable that is rare in this era.

    Su Mei was so satisfied. She didn't expect that she could actually find an environment similar to the place where she usually lived. Although Miss Su once washed dishes due to family requirements when she was studying in the United States, people, can  If your life is better, why would you abuse yourself?

    &nbsp; But after the initial joy, Su Mei felt a little sour again - for a little secretary like Pei Wei to be able to make such a wealthy and classy "female friend", it seems that he is not a good person!

    Pei Wei, who didn't realize that he was being slandered by Su Mei again, smiled and said, "How about this place? Isn't this place pretty good? Are you satisfied?"

    Su Mei let out a heavy "hum": "Okay, I've seen it, and I'm very satisfied! But now, let's talk about something else!"

    After finishing speaking, Su Mei sat down heavily on the sofa, and then immediately jumped up: "Damn it! No one has sat on this sofa for a long time, it will make my clothes dirty!"

    Mumbling and touching the sofa, Su Mei unexpectedly found that the sofa was very clean. It could even be described as "spotless." After looking around carefully, Su Mei realized that not only the sofa, but also the entire room was clean, even for someone with mysophobia.  It may be difficult for people to find faults.

    Miss Su was not stupid after all. She raised her head and stared at Pei Wei as if she were a prisoner: "What's going on? Didn't you say that no one lives in this house? How can it be so clean?"

    Pei Wei smiled uncomfortably, after all, he was no longer used to lying: "Well someone else entrusted the house to me, of course I have to be responsible. I often come here to clean, uh I just cleaned it the day before yesterday.  Once, of course it¡¯s clean.¡±

    His hesitating look had another effect in Su Mei's eyes - "How can a man be so diligent? It seems that his relationship with the original owner of this room is really unusual!"

    "Okay, stop talking about these things!" Su Mei sat down again: "I'm looking for a job now. What's the name of the best company and group here? I'll go for an interview tomorrow so as not to always owe you money.  , I feel uncomfortable!¡±

    "It's only five thousand yuan It doesn't matter. It's okay to take it slow." Pei Wei smiled bitterly.

    "Hey, you are so loud!" Su Mei said with a sneer, "Are you really so generous? You really don't feel bad? This is your salary for several months!"

    "I still have some savings, and there's nothing urgent about spending money" Pei Wei spread his hands: "I'm serious, don't take it to heart, wait until you have money, and if it's not enough, I can take some out.  "

    "No need." Su Mei waved her hand: "I brought a little change of clothes. It's enough now, so I don't need any expenses Don't take the topic too far. Now we are discussing where I go to work.  question!"

    "This tone It's like the job position is there waiting for you to go However, judging from the situation, it seems to be the case." Pei Wei said something in his heart, and then said with a smile: "Speaking of the largest group  And the company, it belongs to the Tianyu Group that used to be our boss, but now it is called Tianhua Group, and it is the largest leading enterprise in Yunjia City. "

    "Then let's go to Tianhua, I'll go there tomorrow." Su Mei said carelessly, then crossed her two long legs on the sofa, grabbed a huge teddy bear next to the sofa and hugged it in her arms -  Xiao Zhao is definitely a qualified secretary. Pei Wei will never buy furry things like teddy bears, but how many girls are immune to such things?

    There are several teddy bears, toy dogs and the like in the room, plus some exquisite, very feminine trinkets. I am afraid no one can tell that the original owner of this house was a man.

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly again. It seems that Miss Su has great confidence in herself However, Su Mei wants to work in Tianhua Group. This is absolutely no problem. She wants to be the current director of Tianhua Group.  Mr. Lao Ren, his former partner, should still give him this face. Tianhua Group has more than 10,000 formal employees, so it should be more than enough to arrange a position.

    What's more, Su Mei's academic qualifications are not fake With the name of Harvard Master of Business Administration, it is not too difficult to find her position in any company in the country.

    Since Su Mei would rather suffer the loss and suppress the matter than let Pei Wei know what happened last night, Pei Wei thinks that this proves that Su Mei doesn't like her at all. In this case, there is no need for Pei Wei to tell her  In this situation, Pei Wei wanted to make up for his mistake last night. Pei Wei knew that he could only do his best to help Su Mei.

    "Okay, you can leave." Miss Su issued the eviction order: "I want to take a good rest today and recharge myself for the interview tomorrow."

    Is this matter settled like this?  When leaving, Pei Wei thought to himself.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 105 The End

    Perhaps, this matter is really solved.

    Except for the next day, when Su Mei made an excited phone call to tell her that she had found a job, she never contacted Pei Wei again. Pei Wei, who felt a little guilty, had made several calls to ask about the situation.  However, Su Mei always said impatiently: "I'm very busy." Then she hung up the phone. After several times in a row, Pei Wei stopped showing concern.

    After successfully reaching the A-level, Yunjia Tianyu Club¡¯s next focus was entirely on the Chinese Football Association Cup finals to be held after the league.

    The 1995 Chinese Football Association Cup final will be held on November 26. It has been nearly a month since the end of the league. The venue is in Nanjing, a neutral place. This is not very beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu. In this year¡¯s League B  In the league, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Jiangsu Canon twice, making this A-A team last year still unable to escape the danger of relegation. This pushed Yunjia Tianyu to the opposition of Jiangsu fans whose home stadium is in Nanjing. Although last year  Jiangsu was also double beaten by Shandong in League A, but after all, a year has passed. Emotionally, Nanjing fans have more favorable impressions of the Shandong team.

    From a geographical perspective, Shandong Province and Jiangsu Province are close to each other, and the distance between Jinan and Nanjing is closer than the distance between Yunjia and Nanjing. In other words, it is better for Shandong fans to go to Nanjing to cheer for the Shandong team than to go to Nanjing to cheer for the Shandong team.  It is easier for Yunjia fans to go to Nanjing.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu has been preparing for the FA Cup final since the day it was promoted to League A, the Shandong team has been unable to make it in this year's League A. There is no hope of entering the top four and no worries about relegation.  The preparation time is longer than that of Yunjia Tianyu.

    In the next two league games, Wenger began to gradually let the main players take turns to rest, and let the substitute players come up to show off their skills. With a relaxed mentality, Yunjia Tianyu achieved one win and one draw, continuing to maintain  Undefeated, in these two rounds of the league, Wuhan Yazhi defeated Dalian Railway and Beijing Iron and Steel, which were struggling in the relegation zone, while continuing to rank second and knocking these two teams into the abyss.  Now they only have 22 points, while the eighth-placed Shenyang team has reached 26 points. With the last round of the league left, the four relegated teams have already come out. They are Beijing Iron and Steel, Dalian Railway, and Tianjin.  The second team and the Hunan Silver Elephants, and with Yunjia Tianyu's success in advancing to A in advance, there is actually only one suspense left in the 1995 A-B League, and that is who can get the last A-A ticket.

    Wuhan Yazhi has reached 45 points after winning three consecutive victories, while Shenzhen, which gritted its teeth and got one win and one draw, has 43 points, two points behind the Wuhan team in third place, and has not yet lost.  Guangzhou's hope of promotion has been demoralized after being bloodbathed by Yunjia Tianyu. They have drawn both games in the past two games. After losing consecutive games, they have fallen behind. With only 38 points, they have lost the chance to reach the A-level.  any hope.

    In terms of opponents, Wuhan Yazhi¡¯s opponent is Shenyang Sea Lions, which has just successfully avoided relegation, and Shenzhen¡¯s opponent is Yunjia Tianyu Team, which has already taken the promotion spot and the A-B championship in advance. The Shenzhen team wants to be the second place and rush to A-A.  In addition to ensuring victory over Yunjia Tianyu, the Wuhan team also needs to be defeated by Shenyang at home - even if it is a tie, Wuhan can still take advantage of its league record against Shenzhen, which is a 2:0 win at home and a 0:1 away game.  However, it is difficult to imagine that the Shenyang team, which has successfully avoided relegation and has no motivation, can do this.

    This possibility is of course very small. Although Shenyang was the A team last year, the Wuhan team is indeed very strong this year. The three lines have players with the strength of national team members as the central axis. In the first round, Shenyang won at home.  Having lost to their opponents before, the chance of winning in the away game is even smaller, not to mention how difficult it is for the Shenzhen team to win Yunjia Tianyu in the away game.

    But, football is round and anything can happen. The Shenzhen team at least has one last glimmer of hope, and they seem to be working very hard.

    Before the game started, there were also many sneaky people who came to lobby, hoping that Yunjia Tianyu could let Shenzhen go, and promised Pei Wei countless conditions. Pei Wei still followed the old rules and secretly recorded the other party's conversation.  He kicked the other party out without any courtesy.

    After doing this several times, no one came again. Pei Wei knew that he had offended these people, but Pei Wei didn't care.

    After he collected enough evidence, it was time to team up with Xu Li to clean it up.

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    In the last round of the game against Shenzhen, Wenger sent out the entire main lineup - this was not to show off. The last game before the start of the FA Cup final was also the last chance for the players to maintain their form. Wenger  Of course not lightly??Slip this opportunity away.

    This is one of the reasons why those who lobbied Pei Wei to agree to release the water failed - Pei Wei did not have any decision-making power in the team's ranking and formation. Everything was decided by Wenger. This was at the time  Wenger emphasized this point when he signed the contract with Yunjia Tianyu.

    The Shenzhen team appeared in this game with a mournful attitude - they must win, otherwise all the hard work of the year will be in vain. This blow is difficult to bear.

    But unfortunately, it is strength that ultimately determines victory or defeat on the football field, and Yunjia Tianyu has absolute strength in the A-B field.

    Yi Xiaofeng scored his 20th goal of the season in the first half - two more than Pei Wei's memory of the 18 goals he held in League A and B in a single season, ahead of schedule  One year - under Wenger's training, the trajectory of this originally short-lived striker's career seemed to have changed.

    In the second half, Tony also scored his tenth goal in the league - not very productive, but Tony's role on the field is definitely not just as simple as scoring goals. His height, header ferry ability and ability to take the ball and make plays  At least it has brought more changes to Yunjia Tianyu's offense, which is the most important thing.

    Yi Xiaofeng scored 20 goals, Tony scored 10 goals, and Ai Lin scored 7 goals - Yunjia Tianyu's main striker combination contributed 37 of the total 58 goals to Yunjia Tianyu in 22 games.  This number has exceeded the total number of goals scored by most A-B teams throughout the year. The extremely capable forward line is Yunjia Tianyu's biggest weapon in being invincible in the A-B league.

    At the same time, don¡¯t forget that in addition to being the team that scores the most goals, Yunjia Tianyu is also the team that concedes the fewest goals - only fifteen goals conceded in 22 games, an average of less than one per game.  Apart from Yunjia Tianyu, the only efficient team is Beijing Steel. They conceded 18 goals in 22 games - but they only scored 19 goals. They achieved this result completely at the expense of offense.  Conceded less goals, but they were still relegated. In comparison, Yunjia Tianyu can guarantee such a low conceding rate with such a sharp offense, which is even more amazing.

    To be able to achieve such a brilliant record, Yunjia Tianyu's defense line played a major role. Feng Gang is experienced, Zhu Guosheng is very hardworking, not to mention Sun Chenghai, this young and experienced full-back has begun to show an excellent offensive and defensive full-back.  Even Wenger was full of praise for all his qualities. The professor even asserted that in one or two years, Sun Chenghai will definitely have the ability to play as the main force in the mid-range teams of the five major leagues.

    With these three outstanding defenders with their own characteristics, coupled with Wu Jiang who has switched to full-back and Xiao Fei who has excellent physical fitness and has grown up rapidly in constant games, Yunjia Tianyu's defense line can definitely be regarded as one of the best.  It's A and B's first.

    If you win the midfield, you win the world. Of course, the role of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s midfielder in the game cannot be ignored. Although the light is basically covered by the forward players, in fact, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strongest link is  Or their midfielder.

    Needless to say, Dunga is a member of the world championship and one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Although he is over thirty, his peak period is far from over. His fierce interceptions and accurate predictions make  He became a swimming wall in front of the penalty area. After integrating into the entire team, his strength was brought out more. In addition to defense, his accurate long passes and occasional timely insertions were always  Can help the offense.

    In front of him, Ballack is the glue that connects the entire team. His huge running range and broad vision have brought great benefits to Yunjia Tianyu on both offense and defense, and Nie  Fei is the organizer of the entire frontcourt. His samba football rhythm skills and imaginative passing have greatly benefited the forwards.

    With such outstanding players, it is not difficult to imagine why Yunjia Tianyu is invincible in League A and B without losing a single defeat.

    According to Pei Wei's estimation, with Yunjia Tianyu's current strength, there is absolutely no problem in establishing a foothold in Class A. As long as he performs normally, it is very easy to stabilize in the top six. Even if he has an impact on the championship status of Shanghai and Dalian,  Not impossible.

    After defeating Shenzhen with two goals, Yunjia Tianyu won the championship of League A and B with a terrifying record of 17 wins, 5 draws and 56 points. It joined hands with Wuhan Yazhi, who defeated Shenyang 1-0 at home in the last round and accumulated 48 points.  Rushing into the A-A team, and in the history that Pei Wei knows, the two southern teams Shenzhen and Guangzhou, which were supposed to become A-A teams this year, unfortunately missed the promotion. If they want to become the top team in the Chinese Professional League, they only have to  Can wait for next year.

    After the final battle, the 1995 Chinese Football League B came to an end.

    ps: I have to work overtime at my workplace today and have lunch at my office at noon.I didn't go home, so the update was delayed. Please forgive me, brothers.  \

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 106 Before the Finals

    Yi Xiaofeng won the top scorer of League A and B with 20 league goals. This dark-skinned Foshan native never thought that after transferring to Yunjia Tianyu, he could still be 27 years old.  To obtain such a brilliant personal honor, he is at home in Yunjia Tianyu's formation. Under the cover of a strong center, all he needs to do is to open up the gap through constant running, and then hit the center.  It's enough to convert a pass on the field into a goal - this is what he is most happy to do.

    There is no best player award in League A and B. The Chinese Football Association only selects a Chinese Footballer once a year, which is basically the best player in League A. Last year it was Peng Weiguo, and General Fan¡¯s outstanding performance this year is basically the same.  The quotas for top scorer in League A and Chinese Footballer of the Year have been reserved - in fact, in history, General Fan also won these two awards alone this year.

    However, in some sports newspapers, the vast majority of people believe that if we really want to select the best player in League B, then Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s German foreign aid Ballack is likely to win this honor, although in terms of goals and assists  He is not very good in terms of statistics that can directly reflect the role of a player. He has five goals and four assists in 22 games, but as a midfielder, his role on the court is obvious to all.  He is the only player among the nearly 300 players from the twelve teams of League A and B who has played in all 22 games, and his running range covers the entire court. It is no exaggeration to say that with Ballack on the court, Yun  Jia Tianyu uses twelve people to deal with other people's eleven in every game.

    This makes Pei Wei feel a little regretful. In his opinion, this is one aspect of the unattractiveness of the Chinese league, which has just launched. Most leagues in Europe have set up various awards, such as the Premier League.  In the Premier League, the top league, even the second-tier English League One and League Two have established monthly best coaches and best teams. In each game, a best player on the spot will be selected - a reward.  Not much, just a bottle of champagne, not to mention that after the league is over, in addition to the best player and top scorer, there are also the best rookie, best coach, best foreign player, best local player, etc.  There are many awards, although these awards are not great honors, but they give all teams and players a hope and a goal to strive for.

    In comparison, the Chinese League has much less to watch. Basically, there are only two highlights: winning the championship and relegation, and then the selection of top scorer and Chinese Footballer. This is obviously not enough, because you have the ability.  There are only a few teams that win the championship, and there are only two places for relegation. This has created a large number of teams that do not want to make progress after their performance is not good. Whenever there is no hope of winning the championship and no worries about being relegated, they will "train young people".  The lame excuse of "players" was used to skip the rest of the game - fans are not blind after all. After watching a few sleepy games in a row, who would be interested in watching a game without any highlights?  In this way, the entire league can only fall into a vicious cycle and become increasingly unattractive.

    There is no difference between the second place and the tenth place, it¡¯s just that the ranking is better, so who would care about the ranking?  What is even more sad is that in the subsequent Chinese League, a large number of "problem balls" will appear in the second half of the league every year. Some teams that are playing well but cannot win the championship will start to give favors everywhere.  After all, many friends mean many ways out. No matter who you are, there will always be times when you need others. Giving favors to others now will always be useful in the future. As a result, the league began to lose fairness, justice and public credibility.  In the end it can only lead to destruction.

    Of course, this kind of thing is unavoidable. Even in Europe, which has the most mature league system, there will often be shady stories of one kind or another, such as the Serie A phone call in later generations and Mourinho's criticism that "Manchester United will always show up at critical moments."  "Get a penalty", Bayern Munich dominates the Bundesliga, Real Madrid and Barcelona compete to pay bonuses to their rivals, etc. At this time, the Football Association needs to use powerful means to punish these "deviant" teams and re-  It is a pity that the Chinese Football Association did not show such courage in the critical one or two years to put the league on the normal track.

    The weak character of Wan Junsheng, who took over after Xu Li's death, is one aspect, and the short-sightedness of domestic clubs is also another aspect.

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    On November 12, 1995, Group A and Group B of the National Football League came to an end at the same time. Shanghai Shenhua got their wish and won the league championship in the second year of professionalism. Their team soul and captain General Fan took the top scorer title.  and the best honors, Beijing and Dalian ranked second and third respectively. In the tragic "Chengdu Defense Battle", Sichuan Tianfu relied on Chu Biao's header in the last few minutes to defeat 1-0.  The People's Liberation Army has successfully stayed in the ranks of Class A, while the old and strong team "Ten Champions" Liaoning is widely known.?After the Suns were defeated, they were relegated and began a miserable career of hanging around in the A-B team. Also falling into the abyss with the Liaoning team was the newly promoted Qingdao team.

    As the First Division League in the second year of professionalization begins to come to an end, fans across the country have focused their attention on Nanjing. At Wutaishan Stadium, the last major dish of Chinese football in 1995 will be held, the first Football Association Cup since the beginning of professionalization.  finals.

    One team was born out of nowhere. It was only established for two years but it has made great strides in two years and three steps to reach the A-A level. Yunjia Tianyu, the biggest dark horse who has remained undefeated in the competition so far, is the other team.  The old strong team has won one fifth place and one sixth place in the league in the past two years. Shandong Donghai has a profound foundation and many enthusiastic supporting fans. These two teams will inevitably collide with fierce sparks in the finals.  .

    Yunjia Tianyu has achieved remarkable results in the past two years. They can no longer find opponents in League A and B. They are eager to make a breakthrough in the Football Association Cup and are eager to use the championship to expand their influence, and Shandong  Donghai needs to safeguard the honor of the A-A team and defeat their opponents to win a national championship like the Football Association Cup so that they can give an explanation to the eagerly awaited Shandong fans.

    Both teams got to this point through difficult games. Shandong Donghai eliminated three strong teams, Jiangsu Canon, Liaoning and Beijing Yulin respectively, before reaching the finals, while Yunjia Tianyu  It is even more complicated. Except for the Hunan Silver Elephants who were eliminated in the qualifying round and are not worth mentioning, the other three opponents are all real strong teams in Class A. Guangdong and Guangzhou are ranked fourth, one is ranked fifth, and Shanghai  Shenhua is this year's A-A champion. They are impressive and arrogant, but they are all defeated by Yunjia Tianyu. Since they have reached this point through hard competition, Yunjia Tianyu has no reason to give up.

    However, in discussions among outsiders, more people are optimistic about Shandong Donghai. Although Yunjia Tianyu has world champion captain Deng Jia and top scorer Yi Xiaofeng in League B, the Shandong team seems to have more good players, like  Su Maozhen, Liu Yue and captain Xing Rui are all national-level figures. Defender Li Ming and midfielder Li Xiaopeng are also members of the Olympic team. Moreover, these players have worked together for several years and have reached a tacit understanding.  To a very high degree, it seems to be stronger than Yunjia Tianyu, a team that has only been established for two years and most of the main players have only played together for one year.

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    Because of this game, Yunjia Tianyu did not disband like other teams after the league, but started a week-long training camp after taking three days off.

    Wenger's apartment is filled with all the videos of Shandong Donghai in the A-League this season. Since rushing to the A-A in advance, Wenger has focused entirely on studying this team, although Pei Wei has never  Wenger has not given any indicators regarding the results of the FA Cup, but Wenger knows the importance of this FA Cup.

    After getting along with each other for more than a year, Wenger probably knew Pei Wei¡¯s purpose of starting the club. After understanding part of the current situation of Chinese football, he knew that Pei Wei didn¡¯t just want to start a successful club, but also wanted to start a successful club.  He wants to drive the development of Chinese football as a whole through the success of his own club.

    Although as a Frenchman, Wenger did not understand Pei Wei's plot, he was impressed by Pei Wei's ambition.

    Using the ability of a club to drive the development of the entire country's football level - this kind of thing seems to have little hope of success, but it is not impossible.

    Especially in Yunjia Tianyu, the operation of the club is completely borrowed from the experience of the European Football League that has been developed for hundreds of years. It has naturally developed rapidly without taking many detours - learning is always much easier than exploring.

    In other words, the more successful Yunjia Tianyu is and the more championships it wins, the easier it will be for other teams to follow suit. By then, the level of Chinese football will naturally rise - if it weren't for the success of AC Milan in the early 1990s that stimulated other teams to follow suit.  Serie A is actually burning money to bring in outstanding players from other countries. How did Serie A get its reputation as a "mini World Cup"?

    Until now, Wenger has been grateful to Pei Wei for hiring him to come to China with great sincerity. Now, Wenger feels that it is time for him to repay Pei Wei.

    Su Maozhen, Xing Rui, and Li Xiaopeng, Wenger circled these three names heavily on the tactical board. These three players are the most threatening figures in the Shandong Donghai team's offense.

    Xing Rui and Li Xiaopeng should have no problem. With Dunga and Ballack here, China still has few midfielders who can successfully pass their defense. The problem lies with Su Maozhen.

    Feng Gang is stable, but his physical fitness is not as good as that of Su Maozhen. Zhu Guosheng¡¯s physical fitness is first-rate, but he cannot compare with Su Maozhen in terms of experience. Now among Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defenders, I want to find one.It is really difficult for someone to defend Su Maozhen.

    Wenger crossed his arms and thought hard.

    PS: Thank you all for your understanding and support.

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 107 Fans Contest, Yunjia Wins

    Yunjia Tianyu arrived in Nanjing three days early after finishing a week of training, while their opponent Shandong Donghai arrived two days earlier than them. In the eyes of the outside world, this is another unfavorable example for Yunjia Tianyu.

    At the beginning of the year, the newspaper that believed that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s biggest goal was to retain a seat in League B wrote this way: ¡°Maybe Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s French coach Arsene Wenger took it too much for granted. Maybe he believed that only by combining work and rest can the team perform better.  combat effectiveness But he seems to have forgotten that after a long season, players who are already very stressed cannot fully recover in just a few days of rest. On the contrary, it may make them even more tired  But Wenger actually gave the players three days off immediately after the league ended, and then started a week of training Did he believe too much in the self-regulation ability of these players? Maybe, in the game the day after tomorrow, we will?  You will see a listless and exhausted Yunjia Tianyu team"

    Pei Wei waved the newspaper in his hand and asked Xiao Zhao doubtfully: "We didn't offend them, did we? Why are they always targeting us?"

    Xiao Zhao shrugged his shoulders: "Boss, I don't know maybe it's because we rejected several requests from this newspaper to interview players during the league You know, reporters sometimes hold grudges."

    "They hold grudges? I still hold grudges!" Pei Wei snorted in his nose, "It doesn't matter, let them hold grudges No players will be allowed to be interviewed by this newspaper in the future There are two other newspapers now.  Compete with this newspaper?"

    "Yes, it is Sports Circle News and Voice of Sports. Now they are competing fiercely with this Football Herald. They are known as the three largest predators in China's football reporting industry." Xiao Zhao answered immediately.

    "Okay, that's easy to handle." Pei Wei snapped his fingers easily: "In the future, we can get closer to these two newspapers we can even instruct the players to reveal some less important news We want to communicate with these two newspapers.  We have formed a good cooperative relationship with the media, especially the Sports Circle Football Herald are you going to regret it if you are trying to be petty with me?"

    After Xiao Zhao went out, Pei Wei picked up the newspaper again and said to himself while reading: "Actually, what this reporter said is pretty good Unfortunately, our training is not just that  Old-fashioned and mechanical training Do you want to give this reporter a bonus? This report is still very misleading. "

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    November 26, Nanjing.

    For the first Football Association Cup final since the launch of the professional league, fans have devoted considerable enthusiasm. More than 3,000 Shandong fans came together from Jinan and other places. They were very enthusiastic about Wutai Mountain, which can only accommodate more than 19,000 people.  For the stadium, it is already a considerable number. They are optimistic that when the game starts, their enthusiasm will definitely turn the entire Mount Wutai into the home court of Shandong Donghai!

    But when they entered the stadium, they were surprised to find that the fans of Yunjia Tianyu had already entered the stadium early.

    In terms of the number of people, the number of Yunjia Tianyu fans who arrived at the scene was not as large as that of Shandong Donghai fans. There were only about 2,000 people. However, they neatly occupied two connected stands and sat in two huge stands.  The fans in the square formation on the left are all wearing the red and blue home jerseys of Yunjia Tianyu, and the fans in the square formation on the right are all wearing blue and white away jerseys. Whenever several leaders shout "Yunjia Tianyu"  When the four words "Tianyu" came out, two thousand people immediately shouted "Come on" in unison!

    There are more than 10,000 people at the scene now, but when the two thousand Yunjia Tianyu fans are shouting together, as long as you are there, you will never hear any other sounds!

    Uniform attire, uniform movements If you have never seen it with your own eyes, you will never believe how shocking that scene is!

    Sitting on the coaching bench of Yunjia Tianyu, watching the shocking performance of Yunjia fans, Pei Wei showed a proud smile.

    On the day when the league ended, Pei Wei contacted several people in charge of "Deadly Loyal Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun" and gave them this idea. Now it seems that the effect is indeed good, at least when he came up.  , has already gained enough momentum.

    In fact, Pei Wei's idea came from the South Korean "Red Devils" cheerleading team in the 2002 World Cup. In that game, the "Red Devils" cheering team did show a momentum that surprised fans all over the world. The South Korean team also created a record of entering the fourth round.  This is the best result of an Asian team in the World Cup. Although the process is not so glorious, there are still quite a few fans who believe that the Korean team took some kind of banned drugs - but no one can deny the contribution made by the "Red Devils".

    In addition, Pei Wei once watched the Chinese national team¡¯s home game and the Korean national team.During the game, when a mere few hundred Korean "Red Devils" cheered for the Korean team, they actually suppressed the cheers of tens of thousands of Chinese fans at the scene. That experience made Pei Wei suffer a lot.  stimulation.

    Since others have strengths, we must learn from them - although Pei Wei has always believed that South Korea's shamelessness is second only to Japan, he knows Mr. Lu Xun's "use doctrine" and should discard the dross and take the essence.

    When Pei Wei told the leaders of the two fan groups about this idea, everyone applauded. The organization of Chinese fans is still relatively loose. Going to the stadium to watch games and cheer is more of an individual behavior, and rarely  There is such a collective and unified action, but the "Fans King", "Fat Brother", "Steel Trumpet" and others who are famous in the country are just individual actions and appear to be extremely loose.  Even if there are so-called "fan groups" cheering for their favorite teams at the scene, they usually use the signs of "such and such company" and "such and such group". Pei Wei has always believed that those people are not here to watch the game.  Yes, but for advertising.

    Originally, Pei Wei wanted to provide unified jerseys for these two fan groups, but when he proposed this, he was rejected by the heads of the two fan groups. Thanks to the fan supplies store of Yunjia Club, in these two fan groups,  In this fan group, all fans own Yunjia Tianyu's jerseys, and some even have home and away jerseys. This solves a big problem.

    Now, when such organized fan activities appear in the stands, and when fans of other teams see the power of such organized behavior, and follow suit one after another, the quality of Chinese fans will also improve.  to the next level.

    We used to always say: "Even if the level of Chinese football is not high, the level of Chinese fans is very high!" It should be said that this sentence is only half correct. There are very high-level Chinese fans.  Individuals, but there are very few fan groups with extremely high standards - at least in this era, almost none.

    Any large group will only appear strong when it is organized. Otherwise, no matter how powerful their individuals are, they will be just a piece of loose sand as a whole.

    Napoleon has a famous saying: "10 French cavalry are no match for 10 Mamluk cavalry. 100 French cavalry can fight to a tie with 100 Mamluk cavalry. If it is 1,000 French cavalry against 1,000  If there is a confrontation between the Mamluk cavalry, the winner will definitely be the French cavalry.¡±

    This is the difference between organized and unorganized, and it is the same when it comes to fan cheering.  As long as the difference in the number of fans between the two sides is not very large, organized fans can definitely outdo each other in terms of cheering.

    There are many shortcomings in Chinese football, most of which are so-called "little things", but it is often because these "little things" are mixed together that they become big things.

    What Pei Wei has to do is not only to set an example in a big way, but also to gradually develop in a small way.

    And he did exactly that.

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    The seats of Wutaishan Stadium can accommodate 19,000 fans, including more than 3,000 Shandong fans, and more than 13,000 local fans in Jiangsu and other places. Among these more than 10,000 people, the vast majority are supporting  The only fans of the Shandong team who fully support Yunjia Tianyu are the more than 2,000 Yunjia fans in the two squares. However, these two thousand people barely managed to suppress the number of people during the period before the start of the game.  Shandong and Jiangsu fans have an absolute advantage.

    In fact, even if the fans in Shandong and Jiangsu are not organized, but the number is there, it is impossible for the Yunjia fans to suppress it. However, the momentum of the Yunjia fans cannot be resisted. The strong organization of the two fan associations before the game  Next, the division of labor among Yunjia fans is very orderly. Almost everyone carries throat medicine like Pangdahai. They don¡¯t have any worries. They just scream at the top of their lungs under the leadership of the leader. A neat voice is always better than a chaotic one.  The voice should be powerful.

    On the other hand, although there are many fans in Shandong and Jiangsu, their attire is extremely inconsistent, and they shout in different ways. In addition, some of them are "fans" with banners of "XX Group" and "XX Company".  Just shouting the name of one's own company to cheer for fans is inherently inferior to the fans of Yunjia Tianyu.

    Therefore, when the CCTV commentator who broadcast the game heard the sound from the scene, he thought he was coming to Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s home court.

    Before the game started, Yunjia Tianyu had the upper hand in the fan competition.

    PS: I¡¯ve been working overtime these days, which is really annoying. Today¡¯s update has been delayed again

    The first day of next monthNo., Lao Guo's book is about to be officially put on the shelves. During this period, it will still be updated at a rate of one chapter a day. It is expected that the public version will exceed 300,000 words by the time it is put on the shelves. This is a success for a book that has not been uploaded yet.  It should be relatively rare for signed books. Of course, this is also related to Lao Guo's desire to hit the top ten of the monthly new book list next month.

    After the start of next month, Lao Guo's daily updates will remain at two chapters - please rest assured, in order to speed up next month, Lao Guo has asked for a full month's leave from the unit, and the speed can definitely be guaranteed. In addition, Lao Guo will also  I promise everyone that every time the number of monthly tickets reaches 50, Lao Guo will update an extra chapter to thank everyone, so please use the monthly tickets in your hands as much as possible!  Because next month may be Lao Guo's only chance to get the monthly ticket award.

    Thank you all for the last time!  Thanks to the brothers who have been supporting Lao Guo!  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 108 Football Association Cup Final (1)

    "Okay, now the home field advantage is shared by both sides." Pei Wei said to Wenger with a smile. He meant something by saying this. Although Yunjia Tianyu fans have the upper hand now, after all, they are all human beings.  People will feel tired. The game lasts for ninety minutes, and they can't keep shouting like this. In other words, they can't keep using their voices to suppress the Shandong and Jiangsu fans who have an absolute advantage in numbers.  Therefore, it can only be said that the home field advantage is shared by both sides: "Next, it depends on the players."

    Wenger smiled slightly, with strong confidence in his peaceful smile: "You can rest assured that both the players and I have made all preparations I was not Yunjia Tianyu's coach last year, you guys  I have never lost before, and I am the coach of Yunjia Tianyu this year, so I have never lost Today will be no exception."

    "The advantage of the Shandong team lies in their bodies." After the referee blew the whistle to start the first half, Wenger said leisurely: "I checked some information during this period. Shandong seems to be a country in China.  The average height of provinces is relatively highThe same goes for their players. Their height and physique are quite good, but although our Yunjia Tianyu is not good at physical fitness, we are not bad at all."

    Pei Wei knew how correct Wenger's words were. Among the eleven players Yunjia Tianyu played, there were many strong players. Among the foreign players, Tony, Ballack and Zhu Guosheng were all tall and muscular men.  Although Deng Jia is not very tall, his body is very strong. Ai Lin and Feng Gang are not bad either. Only Nie Fei, Yi Xiaofeng, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang are thinner, but they are not the type who will fall down in one collision.  Under Yourcenar's training, each player's physical fitness has improved a lot this year. Players with excellent skills also need physical fitness as a foundation.

    To use an inappropriate metaphor, in the masterpiece "Swordsman" by the master of martial arts Jin Yong, the Huashan Sect, which was originally the most powerful among the Five Mountain Sword Sects, killed each other due to the dispute between the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect.  From a human perspective, it seems to be a completely foolish thing - martial arts skills and internal strength are indispensable, just like a person's two legs, they always need to be the same length to move freely, and the same is true for physical fitness and technology.

    Grasping with both hands, both hands must be strong - there are always many things in the world that are similar.

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    After the game started, Shandong Donghai, an A-A team, did not attack aggressively at the beginning of the game just because the opponent was an A-B team. Instead, they carefully controlled the ball in the backcourt and seemed to be in no rush to attack.  .

    The commentator of CCTV said "Huh" and looked very surprised: "Yunjia Tianyu did not press in the frontcourt, but the three forwards just harassed them symbolically a few times in the frontcourt You know, in League B  In the league, no matter who they encounter, they always rush and fight to deal with the opponent Are they starting to be careful because the opponent is an A team? This is not right, you know, in the quarter-finals?  When they played against Guangdong Hongda in an away game, they still charged hard and scored five goals You know, Guangdong Hongda's ranking in Class A this season is one place higher than Shandong Donghai.  ¡­¡±

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. If he hadn't reminded him before the game, then Yunjia Tianyu would definitely have kept his usual style, going directly to the frontcourt to press, and then the entire team would press forward, using a pressing style.  Attack to expose the opponent's flaws - in fact, this is Yunjia Tianyu's tactic this year.

    It turns out that Pei Wei also thinks that this tactic is enough at this stage. Although the professor can be said to have a lot of tactics, it is very important to choose a tactic that is suitable and suitable for the players. Besides, there is only one year.  How many subtle tactics can the players be familiar with?  What's more, most of these players have never read any books No matter whether the trick is single or not, it just works.

    But when Pei Wei began to recall the FA Cup final that was supposed to be between Shandong and Shanghai, he became a little scared.

    Back then (it seems a bit strange to use this word), Shanghai Shenhua arrived at Nanjing Wutaishan Stadium with ten consecutive victories and swept all the princes in the A-A league. I originally thought that this team would be defeated by its opponents in both home and away games in the league (including at home).  3:1, away game 4:0) was not fearful at all. Winning this game was just an easy thing, thereby completing the great cause of the first double crown in the domestic league. However, in the first four minutes, the Shandong team was beautifully defeated.  A quick counterattack was achieved by Tang Xiaocheng, a fast striker. In the 28th minute, Li Xiaopeng shot a shot from the penalty area to expand the score. In the end, the Shandong team, which was heavily defensive, had no choice but to surrender the FA Cup champion with both hands.  The unexpected news that the champion surrendered to the mid-table team really surprised fans across the country.

    And when Pei Wei carefully recalledWhen going through the details of the game, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

    The tactic used by Shanghai Shenhua that year was the famous "press and siege". It was the excessive manpower invested in the frontcourt after the opening that directly led to the empty backcourt and the opponent counterattacked at the beginning and lost one first.  ball.

    The current tactical thinking of Yunjia Tianyu is very similar to that of Shanghai Shenhua back then. They both use a tight frontcourt press to force the opponent to reveal their flaws. In order to increase the number of midfielders during the press, the two full-backs often have prerequisite skills.  to the midfield, so that in the backcourt there are only Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng who are slow to turn around. Once the fast forward of the Shandong team receives a good ball and goes straight in then Shanghai Shenhua's fate in that game will be Yun  Jia Tianyu¡¯s fate.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu's frontcourt press is much more complete and more technical than Shanghai Shenhua's "pressing around", the general situation is relatively similar. No one can guarantee that the Shandong team will win that game.  Will China's strategy against the Shanghai team work?

    When Pei Wei told Wenger his concerns, Wenger was not a stubborn and rigid coach. Although he didn't like his boss to dictate to him, Pei Wei had been a mute boss for so long and occasionally gave him some advice.  He still attaches great importance to it, not to mention that Wenger also learned that this boss often has some fantastic ideas about football, and these fantastic ideas are often very reasonable.

    So he immediately adjusted his tactics and ordered the players not to make too much noise at the start of the game. At the same time, he asked Sun Chenghai, the fastest among the defenders, not to press forward too much and to be ready to retreat to defend at any time.

    Because if the opponent really takes the lead through counterattack in the opening stage, it will be quite detrimental to the entire game.

    Sure enough, after the Shandong team fell several times in the backcourt, they saw Yunjia Tianyu's midfielder slowly coming up and immediately accelerated the tempo. After receiving the pass from his teammate, the midfielder captain Xing Rui immediately made a  A through ball, hitting Yunjia Tianyu behind the defense.

    Tang Xiaocheng, who was extremely fast, rushed out from between the two center backs of Yunjia Tianyu and chased the ball, but there was a figure faster than him. Sun Chenghai quickly chased back and got ahead of Tang Xiaocheng and poked the ball to the goalkeeper Xiao Fei.  , Xiaofei kicked the ball out with a big kick, but Yunjia Tianyu launched a counterattack.

    Tony jumped high and passed the ball to Yi Xiaofeng who was a little behind him. Yi Xiaofeng saw that he had no chance to break through, so he quickly knocked the ball back to Nie Fei who was behind him. Nie Fei was running  He took a flying kick and passed the ball to the right.

    Aylin quickly stepped in. After receiving the ball, he reversed the dunk to get rid of Shandong Donghai's left-back Liu Yue. Then he suddenly started to volley from the front of the penalty area. The ball hit the target and was pinned down by the opponent goalkeeper Zhang Fengsheng.  .

    At this time, Wenger had time to sit down and smiled at Pei Wei: "Your consideration is indeed very reasonable. It seems that the Shandong team is aiming for a quick counterattack."

    "Intensive defense, quick counterattack, using midfielder Li Xiaopeng's dispatch and forward line Tang Xiaocheng and Su Maozhen's high-speed combination attack This is the Shandong team's tactics, very simple, but very practical." The Shandong team was born in 1995  Some teams without foreign aid use local players to compete in the world. It is indeed a miracle that this team, which was promoted last year, can occupy the top six positions for two consecutive years-and the Football Association Cup champion  This is the pinnacle of this miracle.

    No one understands this miracle better than the reborn Pei Wei, but now, he wants his team to crush this miracle with his own hands. This is cruel, but this is what he must do.

    "The Shandong team cannot bring a leap to Chinese football with its own development, but my Yunjia Tianyu can! I'm sorry, Shandong team, I'm sorry, my favorite striker Su Maozhen I will deprive you of all the opportunities in your career  A very important honor, it may deprive you of the greatest honor in your career in the future" Pei Wei said silently in his heart.

    The game is still going on. The Shandong team has not given up its accustomed fast counterattack style just because the opponent is an A-B team. The lessons learned from Guangzhou Suns, Guangdong Hongda and Shanghai Shenhua are there. I am afraid that no A-A team is now available.  The team believes that they can easily defeat the "A-B team" Yunjia Tianyu.

    Yunjia Tianyu, on the other hand, unceremoniously began to use his tactics of pressing forward and passing the ball quickly to tear apart the opponent's defense. This was the basis of their success. They could not give up this tactic. However, compared with other players in the league,  The difference is that Sun Chenghai did not press too much, but always carefully kept parallel to the two central defenders Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng, so that he could immediately return to defense and assist when the opponent quickly counterattacked.  The task was given to Wu Jiang on the left.

    For a full-back who is both offensive and defensive, it may be unacceptable for him to stay in the backcourt all the time, but Wenger will take this task into his own hands.The task was handed over to Sun Chenghai because of the youthful and mature mentality of this player who was less than 19 years old. Wu Jiang would definitely be unable to hold back and step forward to assist, but Sun Chenghai would not be like this.

    PS: The essence is gone!  Catch up next week for the brothers.  \

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 109 Football Association Cup Final (2)

    Now the Shandong team actually does not have many offensive methods, especially in the counterattack, they mainly rely on their two forwards. Tang Xiaocheng is fast. Although Su Maozhen is an outstanding center in the country, his footwork is not bad. In the counterattack,  He is very threatening when taking the ball. Of course, his most threatening thing is his header ability in positional offense. At this time, the Shandong team is playing defensive counterattack. Su Maozhen's deterrence is almost reduced by half, and the speed of Tang Xiaocheng is also left behind.  Sun Chenghai, who was on the field, was suppressed, and Li Xiaopeng, who was under Deng Jia's attention - it can be said that the three most important and threatening chess pieces in the Shandong team's quick counterattack now have no effect.

    Looking back at Yunjia Tianyu, Wu Jiang pushed forward very far, while Ailin was slightly behind on the right. The two took turns attacking on the two wings, creating opportunities for Tony and Yi Xiaofeng in the middle, while Nie Fei  Responsible for distributing the ball, Ballack swims in front of the penalty area - this tactic has a name that is very familiar to Chinese fans: "Flying on both wings"!

    Tony's deterrence in the penalty area is undoubted, but what is more dangerous than him is Yi Xiaofeng, who moves erratically under his cover. Yunjia Tianyu has a variety of options after breaking through from both wings, including cutting inside and passing.  Entering the penalty area, passing the ball to the edge of the penalty area for Nie Fei and Ballack to shoot long-range Under this three-dimensional and all-round attack, even if the Shandong team's players are highly motivated, tenacious and defensive, their defense is also weak.  It was starting to get shaky.

    Tony's powerful header in the 12th minute, Yi Xiaofeng's goal-sweeping shot in the 16th minute, Ballack's volley outside the penalty area in the 25th minuteeach time caused great damage to the Shandong team's goal.  The threat made the Shandong team's head coach, substitutes and fans in the stands scream in exclamation every time, but they failed to score due to luck.

    When Nie Fei's wonderful lob shot from the front of the penalty area had deceived the goalkeeper, but was blocked by the crossbar, Pei Wei, who had already stood up and was about to cheer, suddenly sat down again and leaned back violently.  , covering his face with his hands, looking very regretful.

    "It's okay, Pei." Wenger comforted him: "Now we just lack a little luck As you Chinese people are used to saying, 'That layer of window paper has not been pierced yet' But I believe that there is nothing.  Paper is something we can¡¯t break through now.¡±

    "I understand, my professor." Pei Wei put down his hand: "I know this truth, but I am not a coach, so I don't need to be so calm Also, my coach, don't waste your energy paying attention to me, or  Just focus on the game.¡±

    Hearing Pei Wei say this, Wenger smiled and then turned his head.

    He believed that Yunjia Tianyu would be the first to score. After having a deeper understanding of the teams in the Chinese Professional League, Wenger had absolute confidence. There was no team that could take advantage of Yunjia Tianyu who was in good mental and physical condition.  It was cheap, which was why he temporarily turned his attention away from the court and started paying attention to Pei Wei.

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    It is undeniable that Wenger is a very good coach and is second to none in the world, but at this time he made a big mistake, that is, there is absolutely no such thing as "absolute" on the court.  , otherwise the charm of football would not be so great.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu does have the upper hand on the court. Shandong Donghai has all the players suppressed in their own half, and the means of counterattack are also controlled by Wenger's targeted arrangement. It seems that Shandong Donghai was before conceding the ball.  There is "absolutely" no chance

    However, there is always no "absolute" in things in this world.

    Yunjia Tianyu's attack failed, and Wu Jiang's cross was intercepted by the opponent's defender. Then Shandong Donghai struggled to push the ball forward under the crazy pressing of Yunjia Tianyu's three forwards, and was immediately faced with  It¡¯s Yunjia¡¯s defensive lineup that¡¯s ready

    "They returned to defense too quicklythe frontcourt players' counterattack was too timely"

    The head coach of the Shandong team, Yin Gangsheng, affectionately called "Steel Egg" by Shandong fans, sighed on the coaching bench. He fully estimated the difficulty of this game, but the current situation on the court is still worse than him.  The psychological preparation is much worse.

    Especially after the sudden counterattack after the opening was collapsed by Yunjia Tianyu, he felt even more frightened, as if everything he had arranged had been seen through by the opponent.

    The next more than 20 minutes of the game made him sit on pins and needles. Every shot taken by Yunjia Tianyu seemed to hit his heart hard.

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    The Shandong team¡¯s passing in Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s half was not smooth, and the average lineup on the field wasYunjia Tianyu, who was only 21 and a half years old, did not need to consider his physical strength at all and launched a wave of pressing. Fortunately, the Shandong team players had good basic skills and the ball was not intercepted by Yunjia Tianyu.

    Only the Shandong team, with an average age of 22, can use the same fast-paced offense and defense to compete with Yunjia Tianyu. I'm afraid it won't work for any other team - the Shanghai team has done this before, but was still eliminated by Yunjia Tianyu.  After the FA Cup final, if they switch to the more stable Dalian team, they may use another method to deal with Yunjia Tianyu, instead of exchanging energy with Yunjia Tianyu like Shandong Donghai.

    Li Xiaopeng pulled to the left, and Shandong captain Xing Rui, who was forced by Dunga and Ballack in agony, immediately passed the ball over. As soon as Li Xiaopeng stopped the ball at his feet, Aylin and Sun Chenghai immediately attacked back and forth, adjusting continuously.  Not much time was given to him.

    Seeing that if he hesitated any longer, he would be double-teamed by the opponent and intercept the ball. Li Xiaopeng had no choice but to raise his left foot and lob the ball into the penalty area. As for whether there was anyone at the landing point of the cross, he had no time to notice.  At least the tacit understanding with Su Maozhen made him believe that Su Maozhen should appear at that place in time - even if the attack failed, at least it would buy the players time to return to defense.

    Li Xiaopeng's judgment was not wrong, and his tacit understanding made Su Maozhen appear at the landing point of the pass. However, it seems that Su Maozhen has no chance. At that small landing point, he not only ran into position, but also arrived at the same time.  There are also Yunjia Tianyu's two central defenders - Li Xiaopeng's pass flew in the air for a little longer, enough for Feng Gang and Zhu Guosheng to judge the ball's landing point in time.

    And the landing point is not very good. It is on the left outside the small penalty area. Even if Su Mao can really hit the ball from this distance, it will be difficult to hit a shot that threatens Xiao Fei.

    Zhu Guosheng used his strong body to constantly collide with Su Maozhen with small movements, preventing him from successfully fighting for the top. Feng Gang stayed slightly behind to prevent Su Maozhen from breaking through after controlling the ball, while Xiao Fei moved forward.  Taking a step forward can control the ball's path to a greater extent.

    It seemed that Su Maozhen had no chance at all - everyone thought so, even Su Maozhen himself thought so. He just barely jumped up under Zhu Guosheng's close defense based on the instinct of a forward, and then headed towards the ball.  .

    Zhu Guosheng, who was close to Su Maozhen, reached out covertly, grabbed Su Maozhen's jersey, pulled it down, and then immediately let go of his hand. This action was so small that the referee did not notice it at all, and it was very effective. Su Maozhen failed to jump.  His highest point began to fall downwards, and the ball had just arrived.

    Su Maozhen cursed this young defender with a fierce style but extremely cunning in his heart. He felt that the part where Zhu Guosheng grabbed his jersey was just blocked by his own body. There was absolutely no way the referee could see it. Even if he called out the unjust referee, he would not easily  A penalty kick was awarded. In desperation, he had no choice but to tilt his neck back as he was falling downwards, just in time to hit the ball that was about to fly over his head.

    No one expected that after being rubbed by Su Maozhen like this, the ball jumped up sharply, then drew a strange arc and flew directly to the back point on the right side of the goal!

    Xiao Fei, who was standing in the front, was shocked. He had no idea that Su Maozhen could shoot such a weird arc when it seemed that he had completely lost the chance. He immediately turned around and ran back, but it was too late.

    The ball fell diagonally and fell into the goal against the junction between the uprights and the crossbar!

    Fenggang and Xiaofei, who had just turned around, were stunned. They looked at the ball bouncing in the goal and couldn't believe that they were so behind!

    Su Maozhen was also stunned for a moment. It was not until the referee blew the whistle that the goal was valid and pointed his finger at the center circle that he jumped up excitedly and waved his fist desperately in the air!

    The unified and neat cheers of Yunjia Tianyu fans immediately lost their voices collectively, and were replaced by the crazy shouts of Shandong fans!

    Yin Gangsheng took the lead and rushed out of the coaching bench. The substitute players of the Shandong team behind him also rushed into the court and hugged the Shandong players on the field tightly!

    Pei Wei and Wenger looked at each other helplessly, both seeing unwillingness and helplessness in each other's eyes.

    There are many factors that affect the final result of the game, such as player strength level, mental state, physical state, physical condition, coach's on-the-spot command, pre-game arrangements, fans cheering, weather conditions, lawn level and many more, but  , even if you can do the best in all the situations mentioned above, it does not necessarily mean that you will definitely win.

    Among other factors, there is??It's so scientific, but the factor that no one can deny is luck.

    On the ball just now, Yunjia Tianyu obviously lacked a little bit of luck, and luck is the most elusive.

    ps: Everyone, please save more monthly tickets. The more monthly tickets, the greater the pressure on me, and the faster the update speed will be I need a little pressure to ensure that the update speed will be accelerated after it is launched next month

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 110 Football Association Cup Final (3)

    This loss of the ball caused a serious psychological blow to the Yunjia Tianyu players. Don¡¯t forget, their average age is not very old. Excluding the three veterans Deng Jia, Feng Gang and Yi Xiaofeng, the other players  Basically, they are all 18, 19, or 20 years old, and this season's smooth sailing has made them accustomed to match scenes in which their opponents can't resist for long before surrendering under their own devastating offense.

    Being behind by one goal in the first half of the game - this is not a serious matter, but if it is a final that determines the outcome, falling behind is undoubtedly a very disadvantageous thing.

    In the league, it is not that the young players of Yunjia Tianyu have never encountered this kind of situation, but because they used excellent results at the beginning of the league to successfully lay a good foundation for the subsequent games, when they encountered this situation  When this happens, there will not be any big psychological fluctuations. Even if there are some fluctuations, they will be easily resolved under the leadership of experienced veterans such as Dunga and Feng Gang.

    In other words, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s young players have not encountered any big troubles this year.

    Now, here comes the trouble.

    The Yunjia Tianyu players, who had never experienced such a scene, inevitably fell into a state of wanting to win and fearing to lose. Although they launched a fierce attack as usual after the restart, their offense was far from the best.  The past twenty minutes have been so intense and indomitable.

    The players who feel this most directly are probably the players of Shandong Donghai. It is obvious that the pressure exerted by Yunjia Tianyu is far less than before the goal. In terms of offense, the players of Shandong Donghai are often able to use counterattacks.  The attack kept the nerves of Yunjia Tianyu's defenders in a state of high tension.

    Deng Ga returned to defense at high speed, and with a beautiful flying tackle, the ball at Xing Rui's feet was shoveled out of the sideline, and then brought Xing Rui to the ground. The Shandong fans in the stands shouted loudly and strongly requested the referee to call this  The Brazilian was punished, but was immediately suppressed by the collective applause of Yunjia Tianyu fans.

    In the games played so far, the Brazilian captain's performance has been impeccable, with three successful tackles, several successful interceptions of the opponent's first counterattacks, and two long passes that also provided a lot of help to the offense -  After experiencing scenes like the World Cup final, a Chinese Football Association Cup final was not enough to make Dunga feel nervous.

    Dunga got up from the ground. He was not very happy because of his beautiful tackle. Instead, he looked at his young teammates with some frustration. His mouth moved, but he didn't say anything.

    With Dunga¡¯s rich experience, he can naturally detect the psychological wavering of his teammates, but he can see that he has no good way to change this.

    If he were in the Brazilian team, all he needed to do was to cheer up, and his authority as a captain would be enough for the other players to focus their scattered attention. Now in Yunjia Tianyu, his authority has not been lost.  Although he has only been here for half a year, Deng Ga's outstanding experience and temperament impressed all Yunjia Tianyu players.

    But now he faces a big problem, that is the language problem.

    Dunga is not a language prodigy like Wenger. His low level of education means that he will always be slower in learning other languages. Moreover, it is really difficult for him to accept a brand new language when he is over 30 years old.  In the past six months, Jia Tianyu has only learned three simple Chinese sentences: "Thank you!" "Hello." and the most practical "How much?". It is basically difficult to communicate with other players.

    On the court, after a period of training, other players can understand what he will do next by watching his movements. This has no impact on the game, but in the current situation where it is necessary to boost the morale of his teammates, just  Physical movements are not enough.

    Dunga had a way but couldn't use it and was anxious. Yunjia Tianyu's other leader on the field, Feng Gang, is also a seasoned veteran, but as a central defender, he is not that high in the team.  With his prestige and commanding ability, no matter how hard he tried, the most he could do was to get the defense out of its uneasy mood - but it was not without effect. During the second half of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu's defense at least  Blocked three very threatening counterattacks by the opponent.

    Wenger frowned and thought hard on the coaching bench. The Yunjia Tianyu team, which is mainly composed of young players, will still find it difficult to display its true abilities in this situation. If the players cannot adjust themselves.  , then it can only be changed through layout during the halftime break.

    In fact, this is also a good opportunity for Yunjia Tianyu. Since the formation of this team, the competition has been going smoothly, and the players are very proud and arrogant.?? is also growing. It is difficult to eliminate this kind of emotion just by the coach's teachings. Even if Wenger is a world-class coach, he cannot do it. Only after being taught a lesson can the players themselves be inspired.

    But in such an important final, it was obviously not the right time.

    So Wenger decided not to make any adjustments in the first half and let the players make changes on their own. If they couldn't change, it wouldn't be too late to make adjustments during the halftime break.

    Seeing that Wenger had been standing by the coaching bench without making any adjustments, Pei Wei couldn't help but feel a little anxious. After all, he was not a real, professionally trained coach. Being impatient was the most direct manifestation of his layman status.

    Pei Wei moved his mouth, but did not say anything. It was an agreement between him and Wenger not to interfere in any way during the game. No matter how important this game was, no matter how anxious he was, he could not  Break this agreement yourself.

    So he could only watch anxiously, and now he really felt the suffering.

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    The game is still going on. In terms of offense, Yunjia Tianyu still has the advantage, but Shandong Donghai is not passively beaten. Under the tenacious defense, their counterattacks are faintly showing their edge, which makes Yunjia lose every time.  Tianyu¡¯s defense was tense.

    Facing a team with an impenetrable iron barrel formation and extremely sharp counterattacks is a headache for even the most powerful team, not to mention that this team that defends and counterattacks has gained the lead.  It's even more difficult to deal with.

    But now Yunjia Tianyu's players are not only thinking about how to equalize. The players who have been whetted by this year's victory hope to recover the score quickly and then take the lead. This also makes their offensive strategy  Significantly noisy.

    Ayling took the ball and forced it in from the ribs of the penalty area. Under the defense of the opponent's two defenders, he forced his foot to hit the goal. The consequences of such a hasty shot can be imagined. After being blocked by the opponent's defender with his leg, the speed slowed down significantly.  The ball was easily held by the goalkeeper of Shandong Donghai.

    After successfully defending Yunjia Tianyu's attack, the Shandong Donghai team launched a counterattack. A few concise and clear short passes allowed Tang Xiaocheng to almost get a one-on-one opportunity. If Sun Chenghai hadn't quickly chased back and destroyed the ball, Xiaofei would have had it.  Directly facing the opponent's single-handed ball.

    The ball rolled out and fell to Zhu Guosheng's feet. Zhu Guosheng immediately kicked the ball into the frontcourt. Tony's advantage in fighting for high balls was still obvious. He jumped high and easily fought over Li Ming's head.  Got the ball and then ferryed it to Ayling.

    After Aylin got the ball, he was about to rush into the penalty area. The opponent's Liu Yue immediately pressed forward - this quasi-national player had already caused Aylin a lot of suffering.

    The proud and arrogant Ai Lin naturally would not accept this anger, so he prepared to challenge the other party to a one-on-one challenge - I just can't believe you!  At this moment, a voice came from behind: "Aylin, pass the ball!"

    Aylin recognized Nie Fei's voice. He was quite convinced of Nie Fei, a teammate with excellent skills. In addition, his previous failures did make Aylin a little afraid of Liu Yue, so he dunked the ball again.  He came back and passed it back to Nie Fei.

    After receiving the ball, Nie Fei did not rush to pass it. Instead, he protected the ball at his feet and waited for his teammates to come up.

    "Yes, this is a good plan, don't worry." Wenger's eyes lit up and he praised it in his heart.

    The defenders of the Shandong team naturally would not let Nie Fei get the ball in their own half so easily. Two defenders attacked at the same time, preparing to cut off the ball from the young man's feet.

    But Nie Fei's ball control skills were obviously beyond their expectations. With several consecutive smashes on the spot, Nie Fei beautifully dodged the opponent's interception, and then suddenly used a big kick to distribute the ball to the left!

    Wu Jiang quickly rushed up from the backcourt, received Nie Fei's pass and went to the baseline, dodged the opponent's right back, and after observing the situation in the penalty area, he immediately made a pass!

    Tony had already run into the penalty area at this time, jumped high and then dived to meet the ball!

    The goalkeeper reluctantly jumped up and stretched out his hand to block the ball after it flew in front of him. The ball changed its line and then hit the outside of the left goal post and bounced out of the bottom line. It was a corner kick!

    The Yunjia fans in the stands sighed, but they immediately clapped again. The shot just now was the closest Yunjia Tianyu came to scoring in the first half!

    "Did you see it? Just play like this! Don't worry, it's only the first half, there's still a lot of time! Let's get back the score first!" Nie Fei clapped his hands and shouted loudly.

    ps: It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve had such a formal writing competition, and I can¡¯t hold it back as soon as I start writing

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 111 Football Association Cup Final (4)

    Wenger laughed softly on the coaching bench. Nie Fei has always been an important chess piece in Yunjia Tianyu's midfield. His skills, ability to pass and threaten the ball, imagination and even personal breakthrough ability  They all injected a touch of aura into Yunjia Tianyu's midfield, but it was precisely because his way of playing football was too feminine and correspondingly lacked some masculinity. The light has always been given to Dunga and Ballack.  Tough guy covered up.

    Although there is no problem now, in the long run, Yunjia Tianyu needs a local core - no matter how outstanding Dunga and Ballack are, they are foreign players after all. Although there is no distinction between nationalities on the football field, language communication  The problem will greatly reduce their leadership ability on the court.

    European giants do not have this problem, because European giants are basically multinational forces. They only need to master the international common language English to communicate freely. However, in Yunjia Tianyu, it is impossible for everyone to get used to communicating in English on the court.  Yes, maybe this won't be a problem as the players' cultural quality improves in the future, but now, only when there is a local core can the team's fighting spirit be inspired in times of adversity.

    The adversity in this game made Nie Fei start to show his leadership skills, which is really a good thing. From Wenger's coaching standpoint, even if he loses this game, as long as he can inspire Nie Fei's leadership skills  Come, it's all worth it.

    What¡¯s more, if the fight continues like this, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s chances of winning are still quite high.

    After Nie Fei¡¯s attack, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense began to be more patient, more layered, and more efficient.

    The effect of this is obvious. The more you control the ball in the midfield, the more opportunities you have to attack. Similarly, the number of counterattacks by the opponent will be greatly reduced. Even if you cannot easily break through the opponent's door, you will be able to attack more easily.  Good control of the situation on the field.

    However, Shandong Donghai's defense is indeed very strong. Under Yunjia Tianyu's patient attack, it still failed to reveal any flaws. As Pei Wei knows, their biggest weakness, the goalkeeper who often makes mistakes, did not perform well in this game.  Very outstanding, he blocked several very threatening long-range shots from Ballack and Nie Fei.

    Under Shandong Donghai¡¯s solid and tenacious defense, they successfully maintained their one-goal lead until the end of the first half, and the two sides entered the intermission.

    It has to be said that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s luck on the court today was indeed not that good.

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    "In the first half of the game, we encountered some troubles, and luck didn't seem to be on our side But everyone performed well, although it was a bit up and down, but I appreciate your performance in the last ten minutes of the first half.  ,I am very satisfied."

    Wenger quickly walked to the tactical board, pointed to the mark on it and said: "In the second half, we still have to attack as we did in the past ten minutes. We have to be patient, pass the ball more, reverse the kick more, and make constant adjustments.  There are gaps in their defense. Don¡¯t worry, we must be patient enough when facing the Iron Barrel Formation.¡±

    "This game will be our last game of the season. The outcome will affect your mood throughout the holiday If you lose this game, maybe your good mood throughout the holiday will be completely ruined So,  You have to keep your spirits up and don¡¯t relax until the final whistle blows! Only in this way will you have a happy holiday!¡±

    "Another thing that everyone should pay attention to is that in the second half, Shandong Donghai team kicks off first. They may launch an attack at the beginning and catch us off guard, so we must be focused at the beginning and don't slack off in any way.  The defenders should pay attention to the unity of pace. If the opponent uses long passes to counterattack, then we must resolutely use offside to destroy their counterattack! "Do you understand?

    "Understood!" The players answered Wenger in a uniform voice, and Wenger nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, let's rest now and replenish our physical strength. There are still forty-five minutes left before the end of the season.  , victory must belong to us!¡±

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    Wenger's estimate was a little off. Shandong Donghai had no intention of launching an attack at the beginning of the second half to suppress Yunjia Tianyu. Having possession of the ball, they first calmly fell down in the backcourt for a long time.  After seeing Yunjia Tianyu start to press, he immediately made a long pass from the backcourt and hit Yunjia Tianyu's half.

    Su Maozhen failed to win the ball due to Zhu Guosheng's entanglement. The ball rolled down and was controlled by Feng Gang. Seeing that Yunjia Tianyu had already got the ball, Shandong Donghai's midfielders rushed back like a tide.  Go back and leave onlyTwo forwards were added.

    "It seems that the Shandong team is ready to carry out the iron barrel formation to the end." Pei Wei said helplessly to Wenger.

    Wenger shrugged his shoulders. There was no way. It was understandable to use such tactics when leading. Although defense is always passive, there are endless examples of relying on ugly defense to win the final victory. In the victory-only theory,  Under the premise, this tactic is also quite effective.

    Pei Wei does not think that using this tactic is blasphemy to football, but as an opponent, he is still very unhappy, although if he were the boss of Shandong Donghai, he would also applaud this tactic.

    "For this kind of tactic, coaches all over the world have only one way." Wenger said helplessly: "That is to attack hard! Break through the opponent's defense hard, and then add a little bit of luck, even if you are a tough walnut,  Break it open too!"

    After saying these powerful words, Wenger turned around and said in a voice that only Pei Wei could hear: "If it can't be smashed, there's nothing you can do You know, our strength is not comparable to  Shandong Donghai is too high.¡±

    Pei Wei almost fell to the ground, but when he thought about it, Wenger was telling the truth.

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    In fact, when it comes to the current situation on the court, the situation faced by Yunjia Tianyu is not too bad.

    With Nie Fei as a midfield delivery point, Yunjia Tianyu's offensive passing seemed very smooth, and they also played patiently enough, pulling and pulling on the wing, in the middle, pulling apart, and pulling apart again.  Shandong Donghai's defense line was struggling to cope with the combination of Yunjia Tianyu's border and all-round attacks.

    Nie Fei received Ballack's pass, let the ball pause under his feet, and immediately passed it to Aylin on the right. After Ayling took the ball and advanced a few steps on the wing, he saw that there was no chance to break through.  The ball was passed back to Sun Chenghai behind him. Sun Chenghai handed it to Dunga in the middle. Dunga immediately passed the ball to Wu Jiang who came in from the left. In a short period of time, Yunjia Tianyu changed the offensive route from the right to the left.  road.

    Shandong Donghai's defense line also immediately moved to the left. At this time, their defense line inevitably became loose. Wu Jiang did not go down and passed the ball crosswise to Nie Fei in the middle. Nie Fei missed it and inserted in the back row.  Ballack immediately raised his right foot and hit the goal hard!

    The goalkeeper gritted his teeth and hit the flying ball hard with both fists. He didn't dare to catch it with his hands. He had seen the power of this German's shot. If he let go, he might be hit by that oily loach.  The same Yi Xiaofeng seized the opportunity to make a follow-up shot.

    With a loud noise, the ball was knocked out of the penalty area by the goalkeeper's fists. The Shandong team's midfielder immediately ran to the landing point of the ball and drove the ball far away with his big feet.

    Zhu Guosheng jumped up and headed the ball back to the midfield again. Deng Jia took the ball and Yunjia Tianyu continued to attack.

    Wenger looked at his watch, and time seemed to fly quickly in such a fast-paced transition between offense and defense. Twenty minutes of the second half seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, but Yunjia Tianyu was still one goal behind in the score.

    "We have to hurry up" Wenger said in his heart. He took a few steps to the sidelines, shouted a few times, and then waved his arms vigorously towards the Shandong team's goal - he meant a lot.  Obviously - continue to strengthen the attack!

    Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more and more fierce, and Shandong Donghai's defense was gradually strengthening accordingly. Yin Gangsheng had already replaced two defenders, and even Su Maozhen returned to the penalty area to help defend the high ball, leaving only one in the frontcourt.  Tang Xiaocheng is responsible for the harassing work.

    Yunjia Tianyu continues to implement their offensive method of mobilizing the Shandong team's defense. The exhausted Shandong team defenders clearly know Yunjia Tianyu's purpose, but there is no good way - they can't leave a gap for the opponent to attack wantonly, right?

    It was another quick move, this time from the left to the right. Aylin attracted Liu Yue's attention, and then Nie Fei's pass accurately landed at the feet of Sun Chenghai, who was assisting in the back row.

    Sun Chenghai moved the ball to the baseline, and then passed the ball out before the opponent's defender came up, but the landing point was not in the penalty area, but at the front of the penalty area.

    Nie Fei ran up to meet the ball. After attracting the attention of a defensive player, he ducked and missed the ball again!

    ? Ballack penetrates from the back row again!

    "Be careful with his long-range shot!" the goalkeeper screamed, already feeling a little scared of Ballack's powerful long-range shot.

    The two defenders rushed forward to meet Ballack's swung feet. Their courage was commendable, but Ballack was not a muscular man who only relied on brute force.

    &nbsp; Swinging his foot with great momentum, but extremely gentle when touching the ball, Ballack did not choose to shoot, but sent the ball into the penalty area!

    With the two defenders rushing in, Shandong Donghai¡¯s defensive force in the penalty area is already very weak!  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 112 Football Association Cup Final (5)

    I recommend a book called "Urban Strange Cultivators" ISBN 154439. It belongs to a friend of mine. I won't reveal who it is. Anyway, I used to write about sports. Haha, let's see how well that boy writes about Xianxia!  The ball flew into the penalty area and landed at Tony's feet with great accuracy!

    Tony used his body to hold the last defender in the penalty area, and then pushed the ball sideways with the arch of his foot. At this time, Yi Xiaofeng ran over, took the rolling ball forward, and faced the goalkeeper alone!

    "It's a one-shot! Yi Xiaofeng shot! The ball went in! In the 67th minute of the game, Yunjia Tianyu equalized the score!" the CCTV commentator shouted fiercely.

    Facing the attacking goalkeeper, Yi Xiaofeng calmly pushed a ground ball. Although the opponent's goalkeeper tried his best to fall to the ground to save it, the ball still rolled past him and into the goal!

    The cheers that broke out instantly from more than 2,000 Yunjia fans completely overwhelmed the entire Wutai Mountain Stadium, and huge cheers also broke out in local bars and families in Yunjia!

    Guo Jingwen, who was specially invited by Yunjia TV as a commentator for the broadcast, added annotations to this goal with his signature roar: "Yunjia Tianyu's top scorer Yi Xiaofeng scored a crucial goal for Yunjia Tianyu."  The equalizer! Luck and the goal post can no longer stop Yunjia Tianyu's goal! Beautiful coordination, wonderful goal! The highlight of this goal is not only the moment of shooting, but also the goal.  The previous process! Wu Jiang, Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Ballack, Tony, Yi Xiaofeng! A total of six players passed, not including Aylin who cleverly attracted the attention of Shandong team left back Liu Yue!  It was so smooth that the Shandong team's entire defensive formation was completely empty. This is a perfect display of our Yunjia Tianyu's tacit cooperation and excellent skills! This kind of goal is completely rare, I think even in training!  It¡¯s hard to score such a beautiful goal!¡±

    After Guo Jingwen said this, Yunjia TV immediately played the replay of the goal just for fun. In fact, it was not them who were joking, but CCTV also played the goal in slow motion. At this time, the TV  The fans in front of the machine suppressed their excitement and began to savor this wonderful goal.

    Guo Jingwen has been very proud of himself recently. After becoming the full-time commentator for Yunjia Tianyu's home court, he is also considered a moderate celebrity in the city of Yunjia - now basically everyone who is a Yunjia fan knows about Beijing.  The crazy commentator at Bay Stadium is now on TV - you know, he never had such an opportunity when he was in the city troupe.

    However, this is also determined by his outstanding performance. Although he was just an ordinary fan at first, and he only knew a lot about football at most, but when he became the home commentator of Yunjia Tianyu Club, he began to gradually show his ability in football.  The talent of the on-site commentator - at least, he was able to detect the excitement of this goal in advance when most fans were still rejoicing about the goal. This shows that his vision is getting closer and closer to those who are full-time fans.  The commentator.

    Having the level of a full-time commentator, coupled with the enthusiasm of a fan - such a commentator is indeed rare in China. Perhaps only Huang Dashen, who has just emerged on CCTV, can be counted.

    I didn¡¯t think so when I watched it just now, but when I started to watch the whole process of this goal carefully, the fans realized that this goal was indeed scored very brilliantly, with a clear passing route, and the beautiful and tacit running of several Yunjia Tianyu players.  Position, Sun Chenghai's pass, Nie Fei's clever move, Ballack's wonderful pass, plus Tony's ball play - compared with these actions, Yi Xiaofeng's shot was not that exciting.

    This goal was repeatedly broadcast by CCTV and Yunjia TV, and was watched from all angles - the more the fans watched, the more they could see the taste. Five passes, one goal, and the passing and running coordination was perfect. Several times  The Shandong team's defensive players were clearly about to touch the ball, but they were just a little short of it. The defensive formation of more than seven people simply didn't exist in this series of passes.

    Two CCTV commentators also praised the goal. One of the commentators even asserted that if this goal had appeared in League A, the possibility of it becoming the best goal of the year would be very high.  big!

    The fans in front of the TV couldn't help but sigh. There are many benefits to watching football in front of the TV - at least they can comfortably watch this beautiful goal from various angles and slowly reflect on this goal.  The subtlety of it - I'm afraid you can't enjoy such treatment when watching football live, right?

    Just as the fans in front of the TV were lamenting their good luck, huge cheers suddenly came from the TV, and then they were stunned to see on the TV screen that had just switched back to the scene, Nie Fei's hands fiercely  Stretched to the sky, yelled and then ran quickly to the sidelines, followed closely by his teammates who were equally delighted!

    The fans who were still lamenting that they were watching the game in front of the TV almost smashed the TV - what the hell is this!  He actually missed the go-ahead ball just by looking back!  What is the broadcasting level of this CCTV?

    The fans who were angrily cursing had completely forgotten that just now they had been praising CCTV for its wise decision

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    After the restart, the players of the Shandong team seemed to have suffered a big blow. No wonder, the most important thing when defending is not to let out a breath. The longer you hold on, the more confident you will be.  After the opponent finally broke through the goal, the psychological blow was quite serious. As the attacker, Yunjia Tianyu, after finally breaking through this layer of window paper, both his self-confidence and psychological state rose to a very high level.  Being in good condition without the pressure of falling behind will help them to perform at their best.

    Shandong Donghai's pass had just passed into Yunjia Tianyu's half. When Xing Rui was about to catch the ball, Ballack suddenly fell to the ground from a far distance and made a sliding tackle, forcing Xing Rui to catch the ball.  Shoveled the ball out!

    Even the veteran Shandong captain Xing Rui was shocked. Just now, Ballack was at least five meters away from him. How could he rush up and scoop the ball away so quickly?

    He ignored Ballack's long legs and excellent explosive power. It was Ballack's decisive fall to the ground and use of gliding speed that caused this seemingly impossible result.

    The ball rolled out and was caught by Dunga. Dunga took a look at the situation in the frontcourt, made a slight adjustment, and passed a half-high ball to Nie Fei near the midfield.

    Since Shandong Donghai was attacking just now, there were not many defensive players left in the half. In addition, the loss of the ball just now seriously affected the confidence of the Shandong players, so no player came up to intercept him for a while.

    Seeing that no one came up to defend him, Nie Fei decided to do it himself. It was not until he dribbled the ball to the thirty-meter area that a Shandong player came up to stop him.

    But it was already too late. Nie Fei slightly adjusted the ball under his feet, suddenly raised his right foot, and took a long shot thirty meters away from the goal!

    When he shot the ball, the defensive player pounced on him, but he could only do nothing.

    This long-range shot was too sudden. The goalkeeper of the Shandong team was positioned a little forward. When he saw a round object flying towards the goal from the air, the ball had already reached the top of the penalty area!

    The surprised Shandong team goalkeeper immediately began to retreat, observing the direction of the ball while retreating, and then jumped up suddenly when the ball began to fall, trying to prevent the ball from continuing to move forward!

    It¡¯s a pity that the goalkeeper took off too hastily. Although he tried his best to stretch his hands in the air, he could only touch the ball lightly

    The ball jumped slightly upwards, but still fell unstoppably towards the goal

    When the ball landed on the white line at the goal gate and bounced into the goal, the Yunjia Tianyu fans at the scene cheered louder than a minute ago!

    Yunjia Tianyu's substitute players rushed out again before even sitting on the bench. However, none of them complained. I believe that if they were given a choice, they would rather not be on the bench for the entire game.  It¡¯s hot to sit on¡­

    "Strangemiracle!" the younger CCTV commentator stammered: "Oh my God, within one minute, Yunjia Tianyu scored two goals in a row, leading the score in one fell swoop! It's so amazing  Surprised!"

    Another commentator was more mature and was not as excited as the young commentator: "Yes, it is really surprising But since the beginning of the game, Yunjia Tianyu has always had an absolute advantage. Shandong team's goal  How should I put it? Luck seems to be a bigger factor. Haha, this is also a manifestation of strength. After all, after the first layer of window paper is pierced, the following games will be much easier to play. "

    "But this FA Cup final is really exciting. It's rare to see such an exciting game in the league." The young commentator who had calmed down said with a smile: "Director Zhang, what do you think?"

    "Well, it's true. It can be said to be more exciting than most games in the league this year." The older commentator thought about it and said: "I think this is also the charm of the cup competition. After all, in such a knockout match,  There is no need to preserve strength, which makes the use of conservative tactics much less likely. The game is more exciting and naturally more exciting. For example, this game, the three so far.The goals are all wonderful, and it must be that the players can only score such wonderful goals when they cannot be conservative.  "

    While the two commentators were still discussing what was right or wrong, the two forwards of the Shandong team had already placed the ball in the center circle and were ready to kick off again.

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 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 113 Football Association Cup Final (End)

    The Shandong Donghai players, who led Yunjia Tianyu for 60 minutes with successful defense and a little bit of luck in defensive counterattacks, never expected that their solid defense line would actually concede two goals in just one minute.  ¡ª¡ªA minute ago, they had a one-goal lead and were about to touch the golden trophy. But a minute later, the one-goal lead turned to the opponent, and the trophy began to become far away.  Out of reach.

    Yin Gangsheng covered his face in pain off the court - he had already noticed something was wrong when the first ball was lost. Just when he was about to make the last substitution to stabilize the situation on the court, Yunjia Tianyu struck like lightning.  The attack had already driven him to a dead end!

    Yin Gangsheng had no other choice at this time. The remaining twenty minutes of the game and being one goal behind did not allow him to have any hesitation or delay. He replaced him with another striker who was known for his speed.  , put on the posture of three strikers, ready to fight to the death!

    People always have strong fighting spirit in desperate situations - Shandong Donghai was already in desperate situation at this time - lagging behind when the whole audience was passive, and there were only about twenty minutes left.  In a game where the outcome is determined, this situation is already very unfavorable.

    The Shandong team, whose players have the same average age, definitely does not lack courage and blood. It was their courage and blood that allowed them to withstand Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s crazy attack for sixty minutes. In this case, their courage and blood are  Their bloodiness also helped them unleash unparalleled pressure on offense.

    The Shandong team's tactics are very simple. Two fast forwards break through wildly on the wing. After finding the opportunity to cross, they immediately pass the ball into the penalty area. They use Su Maozhen's impact to pose a threat. Xing Rui and Li Xiaopeng at the front of the penalty area continue to pass for both sides.  After a good shot, Liu Yue stepped into the midfield. Under such a fierce attack, Yunjia Tianyu could only shrink temporarily to avoid its edge.

    It was at this moment that Wenger took action.

    He first instructed Tony to return to the penalty area to help defend the high-altitude ball. In this way, Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area had two high points, Zhu Guosheng and Tony. Although Su Maozhen was full of impact, his height was not particularly outstanding.  Mi Baliu's height is only the same as Zhu Guosheng, six centimeters shorter than Tony, and now his skills with his feet are far from good. "Golden head and crab legs" is the best description of his technical characteristics by fans.  .

    Then Wenger replaced Yi Xiaofeng, the hero of the goal, with Wanpeng, putting Ayling, the fastest striker, at the front, and then replaced Meng Xiaojun, who has a weaker defensive ability, with Meng Xiaojun, who has a stronger defensive ability.  Wujiang strengthened its defensive capabilities. Ballack and Dunga fully returned to the defense. Nie Fei and Wan Peng set up the front barrier in front of them. Only Aylin was left in the frontcourt ready to counterattack at any time.

    No one expected that Yunjia Tianyu, who is famous for his offensive ability, would play an iron barrel formation even better than Shandong Donghai. The nine-man defensive formation defended the entire penalty area like an iron barrel. The forwards of the Shandong team were so  I finally understood the frustration of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offensive players in the first half.

    In terms of courage and bloodiness, Yunjia Tianyu, who is also mainly composed of young players, is not lacking at all. Even if their bodies begin to feel tired due to the full attack, they still cannot extinguish the fire in their hearts.

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    "Press up! Press up! Press up!" Yin Gangsheng, who was standing on the sidelines, shouted loudly in Shandong dialect: "Kick more, pull more! Open up their defense! Don't rush to attack, shoot when you are sure!"  "

    Compared with Yin Gangsheng, who was yelling and furious, Wenger was much quieter. At this time, he sat on the bench. He only stood up occasionally when the ball went out of bounds and became a dead ball, and used hand gestures to remind him.  The players then sat back on the coaching bench.

    "The tide has turned, and now it's Shandong Donghai's turn to attack." The young commentator on CCTV sighed: "But this is understandable. After all, if Shandong Donghai doesn't attack now, they may have little chance."

    "Well, you are right. It is true that the Shandong Donghai team has been forced to a dead end." Director Zhang pondered for a moment: "But Yunjia Tianyu, who has such a strong offensive ability, will be suppressed by Shandong Donghai's attack so easily.  , seems a little strange"

    "The other party is very powerful, so it is normal to temporarily retreat from the limelight." It seemed that the young commentator did not agree with the senior colleague's point of view, but out of respect, he answered tactfully.

    "No, I am also paying close attention to Yunjia Tianyu, a team that has been very popular this year." Director Zhang shook his head: "I have watched many of their games, and there is one characteristicthis team is from top to bottom.  Everyone seems to have a fondness for offensive football, watching their games.??Whether they are leading or lagging behind, they are always attacking as always Logically speaking, without absolute strength, using this tactic in the league is suicide - because you cannot suppress your opponent forever.  But they did this in League B, and they conceded surprisingly few goals. Their defense is very strong. I am afraid that it is precisely because of this solid defense that Coach Wenger is so bold.  Adopt such a formation Although their opponent in this game is Shandong Donghai, an A-level team that is one level higher, judging from the first half to Yunjia Tianyu's comprehensive suppression just now, they definitely already have the strength to be in the A-level.  The strength of the top six Will such a team be easily suppressed by Shandong, a team that does not focus on offense?  I think there may be another reason.  "

    The young commentator was stunned by what Director Zhang said, and couldn't help asking: "What's the reason?"

    Director Zhang seemed to be very satisfied with his young partner¡¯s knowledge. After saying two signature ¡°haha¡±s, he said: ¡°I think there are only two reasons. First, under the pressure of winning the championship, Lian Shi¡¯s offense is the most important thing.¡±  Yunjia Tianyu has also begun to be conservative in life. They hope to use defense to maintain the advantage of victory until the end This is very possible. After all, the temptation of the championship is enough to make people give up part of their faith. Another reason is that.  Physical issues.¡±

    "We can notice that in the game before taking the lead, Yunjia Tianyu has been using constant kicks, pulls, and passes to open up Shandong Donghai's defense. After losing the ball, he immediately counterattacked on the spot.  Even the forwards are no exception. In the backcourt, they use fierce attacks to make Shandong Donghai's offensive players at a loss - this is a very effective tactic, but the physical energy consumed by this tactic is also quite amazing.  You can still hold your breath without feeling tired when you are still lagging behind. Once you relax after taking the lead, your fatigue will probably increase exponentially. I think this is probably a sign of Yunjia Tianyu shrinking his defense.  important reason."

    "Director Zhang said it very well." It seems that the young commentator has begun to admire this veteran: "Okay, now let us carefully appreciate the last moments of the last important game of Chinese football this year."

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    "Li Xiaopeng shot from outside the penalty area! It was so dangerous, but Tony blocked it with his body! Although Tony did not score in this game, his role on the field is obvious. He directly assisted the important equalizer goal, and now he has  Returning to the penalty area to help defend gave his teammates a great sense of securityI heard that his annual salary is US$60,000 a year, which is equivalent to nearly half a million yuan. Now I feel that the money is really worth it!  "

    "The Shandong team broke through from the wingah, it was beautifully intercepted by Sun Chenghai! The Shandong team's offense failed again! The 18-year-old Sun Chenghai performed as if he was 28 years old on the court! I heard that he and Wan Peng were two  The total transfer fee is only 350,000 yuan! If Tony's salary is worth it, then the introduction of Sun Chenghai is even more valuable! He played all the games throughout the year and his attendance rate was full!"

    "Tang Xiaocheng's cross was deflected by Zhu GuoshengDeng Ga's big kickAylin single-handedly! Oh, what a pity, the opponent's goalkeeper struck early and got the ball! If this goal can be scored, then victory is certain!  "

    Compared with the rational, calm and rational explanations of the two CCTV commentators, Yunjia Tianyu fans prefer to listen to Guo Jingwen¡¯s passionate and sometimes incoherent explanations.

    Although the CCTV commentators are very professional in their explanations and have very unique insights in explaining tactics and other aspects, as Yunjia fans with strong tendencies, they prefer to hear Guo Jingwen¡¯s unabashed passion.  And pride - nothing else, what are we looking at?  Isn't it just to have fun and vent?  Who has the patience to observe the techniques and tactics a little bit and listen to the characteristics of which players?

    As the game time passed, Shandong fans became more and more anxious - the game was about to end, but there was no sign of a goal - Yunjia Tianyu also did too much defense.  Okay?

    However, the Yunjia Tianyu fans at the scene were the happiest people. Their throats, which had begun to show signs of hoarseness, still gave out cheers that were no less than those at the beginning. The uniform applause was even more cheering for them.  Added higher momentum.

    "What a pity" Pei Wei rubbed his chin and thought regretfully: "If the team song had already been released and more than 2,000 people sang in unison - that guy, that scene would be quite lively."

    But after only regretting for a moment, Pei Wei began to devote himself wholeheartedly to watching the game. When the game had gone on for ninety minutes, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Football Association CupThe army is coming.

    ¡°Victory belongs to us!¡± All Yunjia Tianyu people thought so at the same time.

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 Volume 2 1995-Hibernation Chapter 114 Yunjia Tianyu is coming

    The fourth official on the sidelines played the sign of two minutes of stoppage time, which made Shandong fans very dissatisfied. However, in fact, there was no time wasted in the second half. The rhythm of both sides was very fast. Two minutes of stoppage time.  It's just symbolic.

    Theoretically speaking, Shandong Donghai still has a chance - after all, there are still two minutes left, and the time to score is only a few seconds. However, it is obvious that in the face of Yunjia Tianyu's rock-solid defense, their confidence has been lost.  begin to dissipate.

    In the last two minutes, the Shandong team basically gave up the offense. After grabbing the ball, Yunjia Tianyu began to move back and forth in the backcourt, preparing to kill the last bit of time.

    Pei Wei shook his head. This can be regarded as a shortcoming of the Chinese team. They often despair before their hopes are completely shattered - including in the league. It is rare to even the score at the last moment when falling behind.  In the case of overtaking, they will habitually think that since it took eighty-nine minutes to get the lead, there will be no miracle in the last minute - they don't know that although miracles can happen,  But it doesn't just fall from the sky. It takes hard work to achieve a miracle.

    If Manchester United hadn¡¯t persisted in the last few minutes in 1999, how could they have staged a three-minute miracle comeback to win the Champions League and sit on the throne of the Triple Crown?  If Inter Milan hadn't given up in the last six minutes in 2005, how could they have left behind the miracle of winning three goals in a row, known as the "six-minute miracle"?

    It is precisely because they do not know that only hard work can create miracles, so even the Chinese national team rarely wins at the last moment. Instead, it often loses miracles to the opponent at the last moment when it is leading - 1989  Those two "three black minutes" are the best evidence, because they are not used to concentrating at the last moment to deal with the opponent's siege. The appearance of the "three black minutes" is accidental, but to a certain extent, it is inevitable.  of.

    Sighing, Pei Wei is still very happy with the Shandong team's current performance - they gave up attacking, which means that they have handed over the FA Cup championship, which means that Yunjia Tianyu is about to create a league and cup double.  The result of the championship - although the league champion is League A and B.

    Finally, amid the deafening cheers of the Yunjia Tianyu fans and the sighs of the Shandong fans shaking their heads, the referee looked at his watch, then put the whistle in his mouth, raised his hands flat, and blew the final whistle, two short and one long.  Voice!

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    "Boom!"

    A huge sound suddenly sounded in the sky above Wutaishan Stadium. This time, the cheers of Yunjia fans were no longer unified, but chaotic. Everyone was roaring desperately - no matter what, even if they shouted to break their throats  It¡¯s worth it too!

    Football Association Cup champion!  National champion!  Even when the Yunjia fans rushed into the A-A league early and won the A-B league championship, they were not as crazy and happy as they are now - this is not like winning the A-B league championship with a sub-level team, but with a second-tier team.  Standing out among all the teams in the country, they won the true national championship through hard work under the siege and interception of the powerful players from A-A!

    Before this, Yunjia's team, except for the second-division championship last year, the best result was a runner-up in the Provincial Games. How can it be like now, where the national team can participate in the Football Association  Get first place in the cup!

    In the past, although Yunjia fans were good at football and liked to watch football, they could only support the provincial team and the national team. Now, they can finally say proudly in front of other fans: "Yes, I am from Yunjia!  I support the Yunjia Tianyu team! The Yunjia Tianyu team I support once won the Football Association Cup!¡±

    When the final whistle just sounded, all the players on the Yunjia Tianyu bench rushed out from the bench and pounced on their teammates who were also ecstatic and cheering loudly on the court!

    Pei Wei waved his fists and jumped three feet high. He didn't know what he was mumbling. After landing, he spun around in circles for several times. Then he suddenly hugged Wenger beside him and laughed loudly.  shouted in Wenger's ear: "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you my professor! You have brought out a strong team! God, I simply love you to death! I love China, and I also love France! Because France  A great coach like you!¡±

    After lifting Wenger into the air, Pei Wei let go of Wenger, who was already out of breath. Like a child, he jumped into the field and started hugging each other.  The players on the field.

    Wenger finally took a breath and tidied up his wrinkled body after being hugged by Pei Wei.He put on his suit and muttered: "Damn it, this guy Pei has made my good suit look like this!"

    Then Wenger raised his head and looked at the Yunjia Tianyu players, assistant coaches, and even the staff who were almost crazy with joy. A smile appeared on his lips: "But the champion is always good.  Yes! I found that I also fell in love with China, the city of Yunjia, these players, and these lovely fans!¡±

    Wenger turned around, and behind him was one of the stands occupied by Yunjia fans. Wenger smiled slightly, put his right hand across his chest, and gave the fans in the stands the most elegant gentlemanly courtesy.

    After seeing Wenger make such an action, the fans in the stands cheered even more enthusiastically. They kept applauding to pay tribute to the middle-aged Frenchman.

    At this moment, French coach Arthur Wenger became an eternal friend of the people of Yunjia City. No matter what the future situation is, no matter what brilliant achievements Yunjia Tianyu Club will create in the future, no matter how many worlds there will be in the future.  A top-notch coach will come to coach the Yunjia Tianyu team. Yunjia fans will never forget how a coach named Arthur Wenger brought the two Confucian championship trophies to the young Yunjia Tianyu.

    Wenger had just straightened up when he suddenly felt countless footsteps behind him. When he turned around, he found that all the Yunjia Tianyu players were rushing towards him.

    Pei Wei ran at the front, waving like a stormtrooper who was at the front when he captured a hill during the war: "Guys! Let us thank Coach Wenger! Without his leadership, we would not have won the victory.  To the championship!¡±

    "Pei! You can't do this" When he understood what the players were going to do, Wenger, who remained immobile no matter what happened during the game, screamed in shock, but his words were immediately drowned in the noise.  Amidst the noise and the laughter of Yunjia Tianyu fans in the stands, the players scrambled to lift Wenger and threw him into the sky!

    "Damn it! Pei! You are so cunning my clothes!" The fans in front of the TV only saw a gray-haired and gray-eyed foreigner being thrown into the sky again and again, and could not hear Wenger's words at all.  A faint sound of struggle

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    No matter how enthusiastic and crazy the celebration is, it will always end, not to mention, there is still an award ceremony to be held after the game.

    After calming down from their excitement, the Yunjia Tianyu players ran to the locker room under the leadership of coach Wenger. They wanted to take a shower to avoid catching a cold. They also had to change clothes because they were in such a mess now.  The appearance is really not in line with the upcoming awards ceremony

    Especially the leader Wenger, the way he looks now makes everyone want to laugh - there are several big holes in his suit, which were scratched by some reckless guy when he threw Wenger into the air.  , the originally meticulous hair on his head is now as messy as that of the old fox Milu in the future, and there are still a few pieces of dirt on his face - anyone who knows him well will not be able to believe himself when he sees him like this.  Eyes, are these still the handsome and elegant Wenger?

    Listening to the low laughter coming from behind, Wenger knew what these guys were laughing about. What annoyed him the most was that he really didn¡¯t know who the person who scratched his suit was - if he knew - hehehehe  Hum, wait for the good fruit to be eaten.

    After taking a shower and changing clothes, all the players and coaches put on their bright golden clothes and walked into the stadium in neat rows.

    Amidst the confetti scattered in the sky, and the crisp sound of camera shutters clicking, the players of Yunjia Tianyu walked up to the makeshift podium in the center of the stadium one by one, and received their votes one by one from the hands of Wan Junsheng, vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association.  Wearing a glittering gold medal.

    The final highlight was that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s captain Feng Gang took over the Chinese Football Association Cup trophy from Wan Junsheng, took a deep breath, and then raised it high above his head!

    At that moment, huge cheers erupted from various places in Yunjia City, and countless firecrackers went off, but no one came to interfere. You know, in a prefecture-level city like Yunjia, the ban on whipping is quite strong.  Not that tight yet.

    "How do you feel now?" Pei Wei smiled and asked Wenger, who was also applauding next to him.

    "The feeling of winning the championship is always the same." Wenger smiled: "I just feel that I have a sense of accomplishment now It is always satisfying to lead a team with a promising future. Now I feel a little bit in my heart."  Contradictory - fortunately no European club has come to me yet, and I can stay in this club -???Before you fire me.  "

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed: "If possible, I would like to use you until you retire"

    "Next year, Class A." Looking at the players on the podium, Pei Wei took a deep breath and said leisurely: "The teams of Class A, Yunjia Tianyu are here!"

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 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 115 Bored Pei Wei

    "The players are not here, the coach is not here, everyone is not here, I am really helpless"

    Time has entered January 1, 1996. In this new year, which is more valued in the West, our big boss Pei Wei, President Yunjia Tianyu, who has entered the Chinese football world, is standing at the window of his office.  In front of me, I watched the cold wind blowing up a few dead leaves outside the window, and idly recited the limerick I had just "created".

    More than a month has passed since the FA Cup final that excited Yunjia Tianyu for more than a week, and the time has also entered 1996. The Yunjia Tianyu Club during this holiday is less lively than during the league.  , it seems so deserted now.

    Wenger returned to Europe a week after the cup match. He was going to enjoy his vacation. Also leaving with him were three foreign players, Ballack, Toni and Dunga. After nearly a year away from his family,  They need to go back and enjoy family happiness, not to mention that for Europeans and South Americans, Christmas and New Year are very important, just like the Chinese New Year.

    Domestic players have also left the club one after another. Players from other places have returned to their hometowns. Local players in Yunjia also have to rest. Now there are only some staff members left in Tianyu Club, and everyone has their own busy things, so  Pei Wei was free by himself.

    Pei Wei has read the financial statements a few days ago. Due to the excellent performance of the team, the financial income is also quite good, which makes Pei Wei very satisfied. In terms of tickets, since every game is almost full, the club is in a good position.  The revenue from tickets reached 5 million yuan, and the advertising revenue on the front and back was 2 million. The two specialty stores opened near the stadium also did very well. The revenue from ancillary products such as jerseys and hats exceeded 1 million. Although  These combined are not enough to pay Dunga's salary alone, but after Dunga joined, advertisers flocked in, and half of Dunga's advertising revenue had to be handed over to the club, which also made the club's income in this area huge.  Surprisingly, it exceeded 4 million yuan. Overall, although the club still lost nearly 10 million yuan this year, from a long-term perspective, the economic situation is improving.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s management is already considered to be the best, but it still suffers so much loss. Pei Wei has to lament that it is really difficult to support a club alone in China.

    The investment of other clubs is not smaller than that of Yunjia Tianyu, but the reason why they can support it is because they are all affiliated with large groups. The appeal of the team and the influence it brings to the group are enough to pay for the price.  Not to mention that after owning a team, you can get preferential policies from the local government, so other clubs are not afraid of losses. Anyway, the groups above will continue to invest money.

    As an individual, Yunjia Tianyu has only one way to achieve a balance of income and expenditure, and that is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

    It is impossible to cut costs. Pei Wei knows the strength of this group of players under his command, which almost includes the best group of domestic young players, as well as three foreign players who can find their place in the five major European leagues-  ¨DYou know, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main expense is the player¡¯s salary. In fact, even European clubs¡¯ biggest expense is this.

    If you can¡¯t cut costs, you can only choose open source.

    Real estate in China has not yet risen, and the prices of various building materials are quite low - except for steel, of course. Therefore, Pei Wei plans to expand the Beiwan Stadium at this time. The increase in seats means an increase in ticket revenue.  Yunjia Tianyu can earn all of this income because they have the full operating rights of Beiwan Stadium.

    Pei Wei's idea is to double the number of seats in Beiwan Stadium - that is, to reach 60,000 - which is absolutely possible, because the area of ????Beiwan Stadium is already quite large, and there are many places where there are still  It is empty, not to mention that the track beside the stadium can also be removed. Pei Wei likes the kind of professional football field like the one in the Premier League without a track.

    At the same time, increase the number of luxury seats - that is, the number of VIP boxes. There are many wealthy people in Yunjia City, including many who are fond of football. They must like to have a dedicated box in the stadium to show their status.

    After the expansion, nearly 20 stores will be added around the Beiwan Stadium. Pei Wei decided to open four of them into fan supplies stores and the rest into fan bars, so that fans who have not bought tickets can enjoy the stadium.  Watching Yunjia Tianyu's game here, I believe these fans must have a drink in such a lively environment - it's all money!  According to Pei Wei's estimation, if it is run well, this income alone can account for a considerable share of the club's entire income.

    Of course, this kind of expansion cannot be completed in a short time. It is a quite large project.Cheng, Pei Wei is planning to use one year to expand the stadium, so in this year's A-League, Yunjia Tianyu's home court will be moved to Yunjia Stadium. The municipal party committee also gave Pei Wei the green light, promising to complete the stadium this year  There will be no large-scale celebrations held at Yunjia Stadium, and Tianyu Club will be given priority to play games at Yunjia Stadium.

    Pei Wei left the negotiations for other advertising sponsors and the broadcast negotiations with Yunjia TV to his subordinates. He believed that these people could do a good job.  The gimmick of the League A and B also gave Yunjia Tianyu Club enough confidence. Pei Wei's mission was to not come back if he could not get 15 million in advertising revenue from the three major areas of advertising on the chest, back and shorts.  see me!

    Although this number is quite astonishing, Pei Wei is very confident.

    Tianhua Group is now about to enter the market in other provinces. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s participation in the League A, which is watched by fans across the country, is a good opportunity to advertise. If they spend millions to advertise on TV, the effect will definitely be better than  It's not as big as getting the Yunjia Tianyu jersey chest advertisement at the same price. Pei Wei believes that it is impossible not to see this with Lao Ren's perspective.

    Just for this piece of chest, if Tianhua Group is bound to win, then a buyout fee of nearly 10 million will not be a problem, and a few more million will be added to the rest. Pei Wei believes that this 15 million mission is still  What can be accomplished will only require arduous negotiations.

    As for the broadcasting fees, Pei Wei is even more secretly amused when he thinks about it. Last year, Yunjia TV only paid a symbolic 50,000 yuan to get the broadcasting rights and made a lot of money. When they are excited this year  When I was ready to continue signing the contract, I was suddenly blocked by Pei Wei - the broadcast fee of 3 million yuan, a penny less would be negotiable!

    It is said that as soon as the boss of Yunjia TV Station heard the report from his subordinates, he threw a cup on the spot and cursed: "You Pei Wei, you want to steal money? It doubled sixty times in one go You really have this."  You don¡¯t even give me any face?¡±

    Then the boss of Yunjia TV station came to negotiate with Pei Wei in person. As a result, Pei Wei said lightly: "Last year, Yunjia TV broadcasted Yunjia Tianyu's game. During this time period, your advertising revenue exceeded 10 million. Now we  After being promoted to A, I think it will go up even further. It shouldn't be a problem if it reaches 20 million, right? I only need one-tenth of your income - it will be a bargain for you if you don't make a profit!"

    The boss of Yunjia TV wanted to leave, but he really couldn't bear to part with the huge profits brought by broadcasting Yunjia Tianyu's games - not to mention sitting in front of the TV every Sunday afternoon in the past year to watch Yunjia Tianyu.  The game has become a routine event for Yunjia fans. If the fans cannot see the TV broadcast in the new season, and they know that it is not broadcast because Yunjia TV refuses to pay the broadcast fee, then Yunjia TV must not broadcast it.  Was it smashed?

    Thinking of this, the boss softened and said in a low voice: "Mr. Pei, it's not about anything else, the main reason is that the price you ask is too high There is no precedent for this in domestic TV stations, and our reputation will not be good if it spreads like this.  "

    "Let's do this." Pei Wei took out a puff of smoke leisurely: "The announced broadcast fee is only 100,000 - but you have to spend 2.9 million as a sponsorship for our club - so your reputation will not be good.  Will you lose it? In addition, I will give you another discount. Every time we play an away game, our home commentator Guo Jingwen will be a special guest to commentate on Yunjia TV. What do you think? "

    "That's a good relationship!" The boss was overjoyed. He knew how much the Yunjia fans liked this guy - when the FA Cup final was broadcast last year, the ratings of Yunjia TV in Yunjia were actually higher than that of the same broadcast.  The CCTV of the game - the vast majority of Yunjia fans went there for Guo Jingwen's commentary. If this is the case, then the ratings of Yunjia TV will surely reach a higher level!

    Yunjia Tianyu Club and Yunjia TV signed a 1+1 broadcast contract. The contract stated that this year Yunjia TV received the broadcast fee of 100,000 yuan and sponsorship fee of 2.9 million yuan.  The broadcasting rights to participate in the League A will be given priority to Yunjia TV next year under the same conditions - neither party is willing to sign a long-term contract. Pei Wei is optimistic about the prospects of his team, while Yunjia TV is  It¡¯s about minimizing risk.

    "Well, Pei Wei, you are getting more and more cunning in business!" Holding the contract, the boss of Yunjia TV Station complained.

    "My old classmate, it's not that I'm cunning, but you also have benefits When did your TV station's Sunday afternoon ratings get so high? Just go ahead and have fun! Don't think I don't know how you were doing last year.  , and let me tell you, your ratings will definitely be higher this year!""The shoulders of the CEO of Yunjia TV Station," Pei Wei said with a laugh.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 116 Training Shota?

    The preparations for next season are almost done. Since the Chinese Olympic team will go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March to play in the Asian finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament, the start of the league will be postponed until mid-April. Next year's transfer work will also be postponed.  There is no need to start it so early. Originally, Pei Wei planned to go to Xu Li and provide him with the information he had about some so-called "middlemen" requesting Yunjia Tianyu Club to engage in match-fixing in the league. As a result, Xu Li went to the AFC.  United to participate in the group draw of the Olympic team.

    Although Pei Wei knows the history and knows that Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea were placed in the same group as the Chinese Olympic team. In the end, the Olympic team was defeated by the South Korean team 0:3 when they could qualify with a draw -  Although he knew the outcome, Pei Wei did not think he had the ability to change it.

    How to say it?  Could it be that he told Marshal Qi that he had to defend the last game against South Korea, otherwise he would concede three goals? It would be weird if he didn't get caught and sent to a mental hospital.

    However, Xu Li¡¯s return to Beijing will only take place in the past few days. Let¡¯s wait until then to talk to him. With the current relationship between Pei Wei and Xu Li, it is still possible to make some appropriate demands for improving the league, and today¡¯s China  The Football Association was not as old-fashioned and unprofessional as it was later.

    "It's so boring" Pei Wei shouted. Unfortunately, he can't even find a friend to talk to now. The coach and players have left the club. Xu Li is in Malaysia. After thinking about it, Pei Wei thinks about it.  I really don¡¯t have any other friends, maybe Su Mei is one

    However, Pei Wei has not seen Su Mei since that day, but he does know a lot about Su Mei. Her interview with Tianhua Group was very successful. Under the instruction of Lao Ren, Su Mei served as Tianhua Group's  I was a sales representative of a subsidiary company, but after working for only three days, I had a big quarrel with my boss because of her different sales philosophy. As a result, Ms. Su, who was very individual, fired her boss immediately and then went to another subsidiary company.  When I started working as a deputy administrative assistant, I fired several senior employees after half a month, and then was kicked out by other angry employees.

    When Pei Wei received the call from Lao Ren, he could only smile bitterly, beg Lao Ren a few more words, and finally arranged Su Mei to be the person in charge of employee bonuses in the logistics department of Tianhua Group Headquarters. This time Su Mei  She seems to be doing pretty well, and I haven't heard of her causing any trouble for several months.

    But that day, Lao Ren called to complain, saying that there were already rumors in the Tianhua Group - why did this person named Su Mei always get along with other people, either offending her boss or her subordinates, but every time she offended him, she would get jumped  level, from an ordinary sales representative to the head of the logistics department of the headquarters, like a rocket ride - could he be Lao Ren's little lover?

    Pei Wei had no choice but to comfort Lao Ren and make countless pleasant promises to suppress Lao Ren's resentment.

    Now Pei Wei finally understands that with Su Mei's fiery personality and not good at getting along with other people, she can only unleash her full abilities by being placed in an independent organization - after all, Miss Su's super memory and good  The ability to manage money is not indispensable, but if you are in a position that requires full cooperation with other people, a genius like Su Mei is not even as good as a mediocre person.

    ???????????????????? And since Su Mei hasn¡¯t come to see him for several months, and rarely even makes phone calls, this means that Su Mei has no interest in him at all, so he shouldn¡¯t get involved and embarrass himself.

    I have nothing to do. I just hang out in the club or go to the gym to exercise. Look at my belly. I have already begun to have fat. I am just thirty-six years old. I am in my prime, so I can¡¯t have fat.  Big belly.

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    As soon as he walked to the door of the gym, Pei Wei heard the sound of "clang, bang, bang, bang, bang, clang" coming from inside again. Pei Wei couldn't help but smile. It seemed that the boy Nie Fei was inside again.

    Pei Wei is extremely satisfied with the core midfielder he dug out from Yunjia's second team. His excellent speed, outstanding skills, and often brilliant imagination can benefit his teammates and make them happy.  The team wins and the fans are satisfied.

    Moreover, the young man is very handsome. Although he is not very tall, only 1.75 meters, he is very handsome and has a bit of shyness of a big boy - if we use the language of the Internet in the future, this is a standard "  "Little Shota".

    With Nie Fei¡¯s gorgeous skills, and after being packaged properly after playing in the A-League, he is an inevitable candidate to become an idol. What about China¡¯s Beckham? - Pei Wei thought maliciously in his heart.

    Thinking about how to use Nie Fei to add more female fans to the club in the League A, Pei Wei, the unscrupulous boss, opened the door of the gym and walked in.

    As expected, it was Nie Fei who was working out inside - Pei Wei had alreadyAfter all, Nie Fei didn't have many people in his family, and since he grew up in Brazil, he didn't have many friends in Yunjia. He had nothing to do in his spare time, so he could only go to the gym to sweat and vent his excess energy.

    Seeing Pei Wei open the door and walk in, Nie Fei quickly put down the barbell he was holding, wiped his sweat and smiled at Pei Wei: "Hello, boss."

    "Practice your own, don't worry about me, I'm just here to take a look." Pei Wei waved his hands and sat down in front of a machine for training arm strength. He tried closing the arms a few times, but found that he couldn't bear it, so he did it again.  After dropping two weights, I started practicing comfortably.

    Seeing Pei Wei pulling the tensioner to jingle, Nie Fei walked over with a smile: "Boss, you can't pull it so hard, it's easy to strain the muscles in your hands pull it apart, take a deep breath at the same time, and then slowly close it  , and then exhale If you practice for a long time in this way, you will not feel tired, and it can increase the effect of exercise. "

    Pei Wei tried it a few times, and the effect was good. He couldn't help but laugh: "Nie Fei, I didn't expect you to be so expert in training. You are a good young man, and you have a bright future!"

    Nie Fei smiled sheepishly: "How could I know so much? I haven't read many books Yourcenar taught me. That's the real expert."

    "Well, European football has developed for more than a hundred years. The theory and practice of football are the best in the world. Their training methods and methods of training players are very good Do you know our five echelons?  Now they are all trained by Europeans or Chinese coaches who have returned from studying in Europe, and the results are very good. I think even Brazil and Argentina in South America cannot compare with them.  There is no systematic system." Pei Wei wiped his sweat. He, an amateur, began to pant after a few practices: "When you were in Brazil, you played more as you pleased. Is that the right way to cultivate yourself?  The characteristics are very beneficial, but now you have to receive the kind of systematic and professional training in Europe. Wenger is a good coach. Good coaches like him are rare even in Europe. It was a coincidence for me.  Only then can we invite him to China You must cherish the opportunity. "

    Nie Fei nodded: "Iwe all respect Coach Wenger. His level is indeed very high. I have learned a lot this year."

    Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction. Nie Fei is a really good young man. Although he is a bit lonely, he is very professional and does not look like a player from a lazy place like Brazil. Moreover, after that heart-to-heart meeting, he was very professional.  I also respect him very much.

    Pei Wei asked another question: "Why do I often see you in the gym? Isn't it not good for a technical player like you to always do strength training?"

    "Yourcenar thinks that my muscle strength needs to be strengthened." Nie Fei replied: "He thinks that my skills are very good, but my skills and strength on the court are complementary to each other, and my body is thin. If I don't  If you strengthen it, even if you have the best skills, it will be difficult to use them on the court.¡±

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed: "He is measuring you by the standards of the European League Our Chinese league is not so competitive yet But there is always no harm in practicing more."

    "Well, I think so too." Nie Fei nodded affirmatively: "He also suggested that I practice more free kicks. He said that the more football develops in the future, the fewer opportunities will be found in sports battles. If you have a good free kick,  It will work at critical momentsbut he didn't go into details. I've been thinking about it for a long time and couldn't find a good training method. I'm so annoyed."

    The more Pei Wei listened, the more frightened he became. Yourcenar was indeed right. Just like the slogan of the Olympic Games, the more football develops, the more it will develop in the direction of "faster, higher, stronger", especially in Europe in the future.  In the league, free kick players are treated as treasures by the club But what do you mean by saying this to Nie Fei? Do you want to send Nie Fei to the European League?

    But this doesn¡¯t seem to be a bad thing. Although Nie Fei is very important to Yunjia Tianyu, if Chinese football wants to develop, the more players playing in high-level European leagues, the better. What Pei Wei couldn¡¯t stand in his previous life was  A club boss who refuses to let players go to European teams for the benefit of the club will naturally not do so himself.

    Pei Wei, who was thinking like this, heard Nie Fei's complaint about not knowing how to practice free kicks, and suddenly remembered a legend he heard before: "About free kicks, Nie Fei, I have a way, but I don't know if there is one."  It doesn¡¯t work, but you can try it. Even if it doesn¡¯t work, you have nothing to lose.¡±

    "Really?" Nie Fei was overjoyed. It turned out that he was just talking casually and didn't expect Pei Wei, the boss, to give any advice on such a technical level. However, Pei Wei said that he had a way, which made Nie Fei very happy.??: "Boss, say it quickly, say it quickly!"

    Pei Wei laughed, looking at Nie Fei's longing face, a strange thought suddenly came to his mind: "Isn't this 'training the young lady'? My dear, this is so disgusting!"

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 117 Goodbye Xu Li

    Shaking his head and driving this not-so-good idea out of his mind, Pei Weibi said to Nie Fei, who was a little confused: "Do you have a yard at home? It will be easy if you do. On one wall, follow the standard football goal  Draw a frame the size of , and then draw marks on the four blind spots. Practice hundreds of them every day. You have to hit the blind spot to stop You can also do this on the training ground. Find a few car tires and hang them on  In the two upper corners of the goal, when taking a penalty from outside the penalty area, the ball must be able to pass through the middle of the tires quickly Of course, this cannot be done in a day or two. It requires long-term practice. You  You have to be mentally prepared.¡±

    Nie Fei opened his mouth wide, and Pei Wei said it easily. He knew the amount of training required to practice hundreds of free kicks every day, especially when he had to let the football pass through the middle of the tire-the middle of the tire was probably just right.  It's big enough for a football to pass through, does it need to be so exaggerated?

    Even Nie Fei can feel it. If he can really practice to the point where he can always hit the ball from the middle of the tire, then his free kicks will be hit wherever he wants.  What level does that have to be?

    "Okay, boss, I will definitely practice like this. From today on, I will practice an additional 150 free kicks every day!" Nie Fei said confidently.

    Pei Wei nodded happily. He had no idea what it was to practice more than a hundred free kicks every day, while Nie Fei was a newborn calf who dared to do anything. He immediately picked up a football and ran to training with great interest.  The field is gone.

    Pei Wei followed Nie Fei to train with great interest at first, but training was the most boring thing, and it was not as exciting as watching a game. After watching it for a while, Pei Wei lost the desire to continue watching.  After saying a few meaningless words to Nie Fei such as "Practice hard and keep working hard", he left the training ground, leaving Nie Fei alone on the training ground sweating like rain

    After spending a few days doing nothing in Yunjia City again - although Xu Li has come back, he naturally has a lot to do after just going through the draw for the Olympic team qualifiers. He also has to be responsible for the Olympic team.  Especially this time, they are in the same group with their old enemy South Korea. They have an even greater responsibility. Naturally, they have to go to the Olympic team that is training in Haigeng to boost morale.

    Pei Wei finally got the news that Xu Li had returned to Beijing. Pei Wei, who was impatient with waiting, immediately asked Xiao Zhao to book a ticket to Beijing and flew to the capital again.

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    "Old Xu, how are you doing lately?" After finding Xu Li's home, Pei Wei smiled and greeted Xu Li who opened the door.

    Xu Yi, who just came home yesterday, had just rested for the day when he received a call from Pei Wei: "You are very well-informed. Why, do you have anything to do with me? Are your hands itchy and you want to kill two games?"

    "You can play chess anytime. I came to you today for something else." Pei Wei nodded: "Is it convenient at your home?"

    Xu Yi glanced at Pei Wei in surprise. He originally thought that Pei Wei came to play chess with him, but he didn't expect that Pei Wei had such a serious expression. This made Xu Yi become serious involuntarily, "Well  "No problem, my wife took her son to visit relatives. There is no one at home Let's go to my study to talk."

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    "These boxes of audio tapeswere some people who came to your door and were secretly recorded by you?" After listening to these boxes of audio tapes, Xu Li closed his eyes and thought for a long time, then lit a cigarette and asked.

    "Yes." Pei Wei nodded: "The first box was on October 7 last year. When we were playing against the Guangzhou team at home, someone suddenly said they were looking for me. I wasn't sure what they were looking for, so I made preparations in advance  ¡­The rest was in the last round against Shenzhen. Several groups of people came but I sent them away. Of course, I also made preparations in advance.¡±

    "Then what do you want?" Xu Li opened his eyes and took a few puffs of cigarette: "Although there is a middleman to contact you, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have not gained any actual benefits They are still in A-B,  Just relying on these few tapes, they can deny it at all. "

    "No." Pei Wei smiled and shook his head: "I don't have any objections to these two clubs. After all, they have been working hard for a year. It's a pity that they fell short at the last minute Whatever they did is forgivable.  But these middlementheir existence is a complete disservice to the league."

    "Is it so serious?" Xu Li asked in surprise: "They are just matchmaking Just like now, as long as you don't agree, they will lose any ability."

    "But what if I agree?" Pei Wei asked back: "You heard it just now. The reward they promised was very generous. If I hadn't been here??With that little money, maybe I will really agree.  And as far as I know, after they were rejected by me, they once wanted to find my players to let them play in the game If they are not my main players, they are not transferred from the Yunjia Second Team, they are foreign players, or they do not have their own agents.  If they don't know how to start, then even if I don't agree, they will still be unable to prevent it.  "

    Xu Li was still thinking about it, but Pei Wei had already continued: "They didn't succeed this time because of the special nature of my club - my club has only been established for two years, and the composition of its personnel is relatively simple, unlike other clubs.  The teams are not inextricably linked, but if it were another club, the power of these people would be quite huge. If things go on like this, our league will slowly lose its fairness and impartiality.¡±

    "Are you exaggerating?" Xu Li frowned and asked in confusion.

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly in his heart, and when he related the various situations of the Chinese League in later generations, he said it was quite light, but who can have such foresight now?

    He organized his words in his mind: "Old Xu, I came to you today to discuss it with you as a friend, not as the club chairman Even if there is something wrong with what I said,  Please forgive me, too.¡±

    Xu Li nodded: "No problem, as long as your words are not selfish, I will definitely listen."

    "Okay." Pei Wei put out the cigarette butt: "Suppose I am the owner of one club and you are the owner of another club. My club is in a very bad situation. If I don't win the last round of the league, I will be relegated, and you  Our club is in the middle of the pack, so there won¡¯t be any problem if we lose this game Now a middleman has come to me and said that he can contact me and offer some benefits to let you lose to us, so that we can go smoothly.  If the relegation is successful, your club will receive an extra income If you were me, would you agree? "

    Xu Yi took a long breath and smiled bitterly: "Tell the truth?"

    Pei Wei blinked and nodded affirmatively: "Tell the truth."

    "I will be very tempted." Xu Li lit another cigarette: "I know the huge difference between A and A B If I could choose, I would rather pay one million to get the qualification to retain A This  I can only talk to you privately You don¡¯t have a tape recorder on you, do you?¡±

    Pei Wei laughed and unbuttoned his jacket: "Look, I'm not an agent. Even if I record you, it's useless After all, I'm just a club owner."

    Xu Li also laughed: "As the chairman of the Football Association, I will never let this happen, but when the water is clear, there will be no fish. If I were in the role of a club owner, it would be difficult for me to resist this.  Kind of tempting.¡±

    "Very good." Pei Wei said quickly: "Now you go back to the role I set for you at the beginning, which is the club owner in the middle. When you know that your team only needs to lose this game,  You can get a lot of money, and it has no impact on your team's position. After all, there is no difference between second and tenth. They can't win the championship and can't be demoted - you will agree with the other party.  Is this a requirement?¡±

    "Multiple friends are better than many enemies, I think I would agree." Xu Li sighed.

    "Yeah, it seems like both parties have gotten what they want, and the middleman can also get a lot of benefits - but what are the consequences of doing this?" Pei Wei raised his voice: "First of all, doing this is the most  The direct victims are other clubs facing relegation, and their efforts for a year may be wasted because of a matchup by an intermediary. Secondly, the second victim is the fans, who come to watch the game and support the team they support.  Cheer and cheer But they don't know that the result before them has been discussed long ago After they know this situation, will they still be interested in spending money to watch a match that has been predestined in the future?  "

    Xu Yi fell silent.

    "Moreover, even if these two teams benefited temporarily, they will still be affected in the future." Pei Wei continued: "The club that spent money to buy the ball benefited temporarily, but they owe the other club a favor.  , after the two clubs have this connection, they will inevitably have intersections in various aspects in the future, which will form a so-called "faction", giving points to each other, helping each other to block opponents Just like this, it is okay to say,  Other clubs are not fools, right? They will naturally follow suit and form other factions again. After the faction with the most power and energy wins the final victory, the entire league will become the plaything of this faction At that time  Is it still necessary for the league to exist?¡±

    Hearing this, Xu Li lay weakly on the sofa.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 118 Secret Talk (Part 1)

    "Is this really going to happen?" Xu Li said weakly: "If our league continues like this, will there really be such a dark situation? Our league has just begun, will it be destroyed by these damn middlemen?  It¡¯s really easy to destroy, but it¡¯s easier to destroy trees than to plant them.¡±

    Pei Wei looked at Xu Yi with some pity. In his memory, Xu Yi who died young was unfortunate, but he was also lucky. Pei Wei could not even imagine that when Xu Yi knew that he had poured countless  How heartbroken it would be for the Chinese League, which I worked so hard for, to become like that later.

    "Of course the consequences I mentioned may be serious, but if left unchecked, such a situation is very likely to occur." Pei Wei ended his long speech: "And these are all caused by the so-called middlemen.  "

    "Then what can we do?" Xu Yi seemed to have suddenly aged ten years: "These middlemen are all individuals. How can our Football Association have so much energy and manpower to manage them? We are not Jin Yiwei or the KGB, who can control  Everyone's movementsif the club doesn't admit it, there's nothing we can do."

    "Indeed, this kind of thing is fundamentally difficult to put an end to, because individual behavior is the hardest to stop in advance, but you can punish the club with heavy fines after the incident occurs, so that future people will be afraid!" Pei Wei said decisively  Said: "In 1980, AC Milan, the defending champion of Serie A, was ranked third and let loose on Lazio, another team that was about to be relegated, allowing Lazio to stay in the ranks of Serie A. The Italian media expressed concern about this game.  Suspicion arose about the match that took place, and the judicial department quickly intervened. In the end, both teams were punished and relegated to Serie B. It was after this penalty that Serie A began to enter a prosperous period, known as the Mini World Cup.  In 1993, France's Marseille faced dual competitions for the Champions League and French Ligue 1 titles. In order to ensure that their main players rested to play in the Champions League, they bribed three main players of their league rival Valenciennes and easily defeated them.  After joining the Valenciennes team, their main players were in good physical condition and won the Champions League in the same year. However, one of the Valenciennes players who was bribed by them voluntarily surrendered to the judicial authorities due to his conscience.  After the investigation was found to be true, Marseille was deprived of its European championship title and the team was forcibly relegated to Serie B. It was unable to be promoted again until this year. The year before last, in 1994, it was found that many matches in the Malaysian League were banned.  After the Malaysian judicial intervention, more than 80 players were put on the bribery blacklist and 20 people were arrested. These are some of the methods of dealing with match-fixing in other leagues. I think we should be able to get some information from this information.  Experience it.¡±

    "You mean" Xu Yi said hesitantly.

    "To govern troubled times, use heavy rules!" Pei Wei quickly answered: "What are you doing with match-fixing and cheating? Isn't it just to get benefits? Now that these benefits are taken away, it will bring harm - then  Who else would be so stupid? If you want to win the game, you can only increase your own strength, introduce more good foreign players, increase investment in the youth team, train more good players, or spend money to buy people from other teams.  Even if you are relegated in the end, you have worked hard, right? As long as the league is running healthily, there is still hope of returning to the top league!"

    "You made it a bit too simple." Xu Li smiled bitterly: "What you just said is easy, but do you know how difficult it is to implement? How to define match-fixing? What should the team do if they refuse to accept the penalty? There is no evidence.  How to punish them? What you just said is that those teams that engage in match-fixing are punished only after they have solid evidence, and there must be judicial intervention It¡¯s difficult!¡±

    "It's not that difficult." Pei Wei exhaled a puff of smoke: "There is no clear boundary to define what a negative game is even abroad, but no one is blind. As long as the public is extremely angry, almost all public opinion will agree.  If there is a problem, we can define it, and if necessary, we can kill the chicken and scare the monkey As long as it gives enough deterrence to other clubs. "

    "This is difficult to handle." Xu Li shook his head: "There will definitely be trouble then, but we can try. After all, the consequences you mentioned are too serious. Our league has just begun, so we cannot be affected by these things.  In the development of Chinese football, if there is really a game that causes great public outrage, then it cannot be said humph, we can only kill the chicken and scare the monkey. "

    "Of course this is not something that can be accomplished overnight, but at least where the Football Association can control it, it must be as honest as possible and not give opportunities to these people, such asreferees." Pei Wei said softly.

    Xu Li was a little confused by Pei Wei's rapid thinking, and Pei Wei did not explain: "There have been several cases of dissatisfaction with referees in this year's A-League. Didn't the Yanbian team have one?"  Are you playing passively because you are dissatisfied with the referee? Sometimes in abnormal games?The losing team did not necessarily accept the bribe from the winning team, but unjustly lost the game due to the biased penalty of the referee on duty If the referee can be fair and not tempted, I will  I think there will be a lot less abnormal games like this. After all, it's rare that the losing side doesn't care even if they lose.  "

    "You are doubting the ability of the referees, the staff of the Football Association." Xu Li frowned: "Don't you think it's a bit excessive to say such things in front of me, the chairman of the Football Association?"

    Pei Wei smiled: "I said, now I am just talking to you as a friend There is no need to go online, right?"

    Xu Li smiled helplessly: "Okay, go on This year, there are indeed a few referees who have abnormal performance in the process of officiating But the foundation of our country's football is still very weak. It can be used  There are not many good referees, should we get rid of them all?¡±

    "The lack of referees can be solved by holding more referee training courses. I can personally be responsible for finding some experts in this field from Europe and holding referee lectures every year to lower the threshold for becoming a referee. Moreover, our referees are basically amateurs now.  Yes, they have their own jobs at other times, so why can¡¯t others do it? If I want to be a referee, the income should be relatively high, right?  I passed the exam At that time, I was just an ordinary fan and had not attended a special referee training class. I think there should be many people better than me, right? As long as there are more referees and a lot of fresh blood, then  Are you still worried that there will be no referees to referee the league? If that doesn't work, you can hire referees from other countries. In addition, when appointing referees, a confidentiality policy must be implemented at the beginning so that the club does not know who will referee the game. After the list is released, the Football Association will send out work  I think these methods can be very effective in controlling contact with other people. After all, if there are not enough benefits, who will risk being scolded by the fans?"

    "Well, these methods are good." Xu Li nodded, with a smile on his face: "Are there any other methods?"

    "Then there is the high salary to maintain integrity." Pei Wei said with a smile: "How much does a referee earn for officiating a game now? It seems to be five hundred yuan, right? You can definitely increase it a little on this basis, for example, to one thousand yuan.  Then one game broadcast can basically be worth several months of their usual salary"

    "Isn't this inappropriate?" Xu Li interrupted him: "No matter how much you improve, there is a limit, and those teams that want to avoid relegation can pay higher than this no matter what. Even after the incident involving this referee is revealed,  He can no longer be a referee. His income from blowing a whistle once can equal his income for ten years. Not many people can withstand such temptation, right? "

    "If that's really the case, we can only ask the judicial authorities to intervene." Pei Wei's face had a murderous look on his face: "What is the difference between collecting such dirty money and accepting bribes? There will naturally be laws to punish them! There will be enough  Reserve referees have higher legitimate incomes than ordinary citizens, and are severely punished by law I believe every referee will consider this, right?"

    "It's really good." Xu Li slapped his thigh fiercely: "Okay, these are all good ideas! Abnormal phenomena have indeed begun to appear in this year's league, and our Football Association has also begun to pay close attention to prevent the slightest change. Now  It's the right time. Your ideas have inspired me a lot. We will have a meeting on this before the league starts."

    "There is another problem." Pei Wei continued: "Controlling referees can solve part of the problem of match-fixing. Severe punishment can make other clubs who want to commit crimes fearful But if it is done without the club's knowledge,  What should I do if a player accepts bribes from other clubs and messes with the game? "

    "No way?" Xu Li opened his mouth wide. Pei Wei's words today gave him too much impact: "As soon as this kind of thing happens, the player's life will be over! Who has such courage?"

    "As I said just now, when I refused the intermediary's request for release, they had already targeted the players." Pei Wei said gloomily: "In the end, it was because none of my players had agents that they failed.  Can players from other teams withstand such temptation?"

    "After all, the game is played by players. If someone is willing to let go, even the club can't stop it. As individual players, they are also the easiest to be bought by those middlemen"

    "What I didn't say is that if you find out, you will be suspended! Banned! Seriously sent to the judicial authorities!" Xu Li slammed the table and roared like a king: "This is not bad!"

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 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 119 Secret Talk (Part 2) (Today¡¯s Chapter 3, Guo Nu asks for monthly votes)

    If they engage in match-fixing privately under certain circumstances, I think their club will definitely be unhappy - because they are doing it entirely for their own personal interests and harming the collective interests No matter what time it is, the two or five guys who eat a bowl of noodles will always turn over the bottom of the bowl.  It's the most chilling thing.  But it also depends on the situation. If it is an ordinary player, the club will probably immediately impose penalties, demote him to the second team, suspend pay and training - regardless of whether there is conclusive evidence that the player is match-fixing, as long as he is considered negative  game, then this player can be punished - it can be regarded as killing the chicken and frightening the monkey.  But what if it's a very important player?  For example, if a national football player, the absolute main force in the team, does this, will the club still have the courage to punish this national football player with a suspension of pay and training?  I think probably not. Even if we have conclusive evidence, when there is no suitable candidate to replace him, we can only pretend not to know for the time being, and then transfer the player out after a suitable candidate is found.  Even if the Football Association knows that this player has engaged in match-fixing in the league, and it happens to be at a critical moment for the World Cup, can the Football Association have the courage to expel this main international player from the national team who has engaged in match-fixing in the league?  "

    "This" Xu opened his mouth to say something, but then sat down dejectedly.

    "Why can't you answer my question?" Pei Wei said sharply: "Because you know that with the current talent base of Chinese football, some outstanding players are completely indispensable, even if they have done something immoral.  In the face of major problems such as the team competing in the league and the national team competing for the World Cup, both the club and the Football Association can only turn a blind eye!"

    "That's enough! What do you want to say?" The irritated Xu Meng slammed the table and asked Pei Wei.

    "Old Xu, don't worry. I definitely don't mean to disparage the Football Association and other clubs. I just raised some things that may happen in the future and discussed with you ways to solve these things." Seeing Xu Zhen  After getting angry, Pei Wei also found that his words were a bit aggressive, so he slowed down and spoke.

    Seeing that Pei Wei's tone had slowed down, Xu's anger had mostly dissipated. Pei Wei could be regarded as his savior, and some of the things he said today were very reasonable, and there was no trace of selfishness at all -  In this way, Xu Cai will not care too much about what Pei Wei said.

    "Ten smart people can't answer all the questions raised by a fool." Although he didn't care too much, Xu still made a little sarcasm: "Since you raised this question, then it depends on whether you are stupid or smart.  Can you suggest a solution?"

    "The method is actually very simple. If someone can replace this player's role in the team, will the club show mercy to this player?" Pei Wei said lightly.

    "It's easy to say." Xu snorted: "Is it so easy to find good players? Which international player is not the mainstay in the club now, there is really someone who can easily take their place Then the level of our Chinese football  Isn¡¯t it already a long way up?¡±

    "These international football players don't come from young players slowly? Why can't we train young players well so that the team can have a steady stream of fresh blood?" Pei Wei said with a hint of pride: "My Yunjia Tianyu Club,  In addition to the main first team, there are also five echelons of different ages including the reserve team. In less than a year, I no longer need to worry about the lack of personnel in the team. There will be a steady stream of newcomers from the reserve team.  Adding to the team Below these five teams, there is also a football school, and all five grades have a team, so after one year, no matter how many of my main players have to leave, I can  New players are quickly added, and all of them are young players who have received European training. From the starting point, they have more advantages than the current international players."

    "Your club is indeed doing wellbut can other clubs do the same?" It seems that Xu still doesn't believe it.

    "Old Xu, do you know how much I spent last year to support these five teams and a football school, including the salaries paid to the coachesall in total?" Pei Wei stretched out two fingers: "Less than two  Millions! In the adult team, I invested more than 20 million last year. I believe that A:+:. will spend relatively pitiful funds to obtain a long-term player supply base, and  Is there anything more worthwhile than this?"

    "What's more, players are also a commodity! They can also create value!" Pei Weiyue, whose business instinct was aroused, became more and more excited as he said: "Quite a few foreign clubs rely on selling young players they have trained to maintain operations.  Leagues such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay in South America are major exporters of players, and their annual benefits account for almost a large share of the gross national product. Let¡¯s take our national team¡¯s Hao Dong as an example. Uruguay last year!Pe?arol of Guyana hopes to introduce him, reports

    The transfer fee is US$250,000, which is equivalent to nearly two million yuan, which means that the transfer fee can support my five echelons and a football school for a whole year!  And in this year, who can say that among so many good talents, there cannot be another Hao Dong?  "

    "The players trained by our Chinese league go to foreign leagues to play games to please foreign fans? This seems a bit" Xu still hesitated.

    "Haha, my Chairman Xu, why can't you figure it out?" Pei Wei laughed: "After a Chinese player goes to play in a foreign country, his level will only increase faster - and even if he plays in a foreign country,  When playing in the team, their nationality is still Chinese, and they still have to represent the Chinese national team in competitions. The faster the level improves, the better it is for Chinese football, and it can also earn foreign exchange and league level.  "

    "Yes, it is indeed like this!" Xu suddenly realized that in fact, things in the world are often like this. Some things are just not expected, but once they are thought of, they will all be figured out.

    "So, cultivating young players is definitely a top priority, but most of today's clubs are more eager for quick success. They only want to see short-term results and have little interest in such long-term investments. This is the administrative means used by the Football Association.  It's time, for example, for the next hard indicator, if any club does not have more than three echelons with complete facilities, it will automatically lose the qualification to participate in the league. So, will the club still be reluctant to give up the small amount of money even at the beginning?  Some are reluctant, but after the investment in young players is rewarded, they will know that everything the Football Association has done is for their own good! And there is another benefit in doing so. Now the players are more confident about their income*  * is much higher. During spring training in Haigen last year, didn¡¯t some teams threaten the club to raise their wages?  ! Excessively high income will only reduce their aggressiveness, and will also make the club's management encounter great difficulties. When there are more players, you can leave if you don't want to take a low salary, and there will be more new players.  ¡±

    "I will raise this matter at the Football Association meeting, but I think there should be no problem in passing it. Comrade Deng Xiaoping once said that football should start from childhood" Xu changed the topic: "But you also said that this  It won¡¯t be effective immediately. The problem of scarcity of excellent players cannot be solved in the short term. As long as there are not many good players, these good players will have the capital to take credit for themselves How to solve this? "

    ¡°If we cannot tap internal potential for the time being, we will have to rely on external forces.¡±

    "With the help of external forces? How do you say it?" Xu Rao asked with interest.

    "Increase the number of foreign players, for example from the current three to five The level of foreign players is generally very high, and the price of foreign players from South America is basically not too high, and the price/performance ratio is much better than that of Chinese players  ¡­What good capital will Chinese players have at that time? If they want to be good, they can only improve their abilities, otherwise they should just take the salary that the club can provide.¡±

    "What you are saying is a bit selfish." Xu frowned: "The three foreign players in your team are all excellent. Do you still want to find a few more? That is absolutely not possible. There are too many foreign players. What about Chinese players?  Will there be enough opportunities to play? You also said that the cost-effectiveness of foreign players is often much higher than that of Chinese players.¡±

    "Selfishly, it's a little bit. I can indeed find a few good foreign players, but the quota is already full" Pei Wei said with a smile: "The increase in the number of foreign players I mentioned is not enough to replace the Chinese players. You  Listen to me slowly."

    Pei Wei lit a cigarette: "For example, if the number of foreign players a club is allowed to recruit is increased from three to five, the increase is not much. Only three can play together at the same time, and there must be two substitutes.  In this way, the number of Chinese players on the field has not decreased, but the other main positions are not ironclad. If they perform poorly, they may be replaced by foreign players. This is also a spur to the Chinese players and can also eliminate some of their enthusiasm.  Arrogant and arrogant I think this is only beneficial, right? In addition, in other competitions in Asia, there is no limit on the number of foreign players. When our club participates in the Asian Club Cup and the Asian Winners Cup,  The odds of winning should be higher, right? This is something that brings glory to the country!"

    After listening to Pei Wei's words, Xu stared at Pei Wei for half a minute, which made Pei Wei's heart tremble.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 120 Secret Talk (Part 2) (Please vote for me)

    What a genius Where do you come up with so many weird and feasible ideas?  This is not possible. You will be my adviser from now on. I want to listen to your opinions more on all aspects of the Football Association.  Our Football Association is still groping forward, but you seem to have a lot of successful experience For the development of Chinese football, you can't hide your secrets.  "

    "I have studied in Europe, observed many clubs, and talked with their officials about many issues in this regard." Pei Wei told a lot of lies without blinking an eye: "Like various leagues in Europe, they are mostly  Part of it adopts a model of separation of powers like the constitutional monarchy. The Football Association is responsible for managing daily affairs, the professional league is responsible for the revenue operation of the entire league and the distribution of broadcast fees, and the players' union negotiates with the clubs for the players' respective interests.  Everyone has their own duties and abilities, and no one can control everything with one hand.¡±

    Xu¡¯s brows furrowed again: ¡°I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t copy this experience mechanically, right? After all, our national conditions are different from those in Europe. Didn¡¯t our country take a different path and find our own path to socialism with Chinese characteristics?¡±

    "Of course we can't apply it mechanically. Our clubs can't be regarded as clubs in the true sense now, because most clubs have not been able to achieve independence and profitability. They all rely on capital injections from large groups. If they establish a professional league, they will only become a certain kind of club."  The same goes for the tools of some big clubs, and the players' union. The quality of the players is still relatively poor now. How can they represent all the players even if they can't control themselves?" Pei Wei sighed and said hopefully:  "Only when Chinese clubs and players have become truly professional will the separation of powers be most mature."

    "I hope there will be such a day." Pei Wei said Xu's heart was ups and downs. The vice chairman of the Football Association is also a person who sincerely hopes to promote football.

    "And the composition of our National Football Association also determines the fact that in the early days, the Football Association can only control the direction of Chinese football." Pei Wei said with a smile: "In the mature league organizations in Europe and the United States, the Football Association is not actually an official organization.  It is a non-governmental organization. The chairman of the Football Association is like the chairman of a company, but our Chinese Football Association is an official organization and is affiliated with the General Administration of Sports. So, Lao Xu, can Chinese football be on the right path?  , what is needed is the guidance from the Chinese Football Association Your decisions and actions will affect the future direction of Chinese football"

    Having said this, Pei Wei thought again of the situation in 2002 when the league was suspended in order to ensure that the national team could compete in the World Cup. How could the football associations of other countries have such great power?  Only the Chinese Football Association can use administrative means to force the suspension of the league. This can be regarded as the biggest Chinese characteristic.

    For example, in Serie A, even if Carraro is the chairman of the Football Association, he has absolutely no power to order the league to make way for the national team. Instead, clubs with a large number of international players often have to file lawsuits with the Football Association because their players are injured while playing for the national team.  To compensate - this is simply unimaginable in China - recruiting your players to join the national team is to give you face, to bring glory to the country, and to serve the people!  I still have to make up for it, I¡¯m so stupid!

    "When you put it like that I really feel that the burden on my shoulders is really heavy" Xu smiled bitterly: "The train runs fast, all thanks to the front of the car - but the carriage behind it runs in the wrong direction. You can scold the front of the car, the front of the car  Who are you going to complain to? You know, even this car doesn¡¯t know which direction to drive to the right place"

    "I will do my best to put forward all the opinions I know to contribute to finding the right direction for Chinese football." Pei Wei said firmly: "You can rest assured on this, and you should also know that I run the club.  Different from other people's starting point, I am not short of money. Even if I want to continue to make money, it is enough to run my former Tianyu Group well But now, I have voluntarily withdrawn from the current Tianhua Group, and running this club is just  I just want to find the right path through my own practice, so you don¡¯t have to worry about my selfish motives.¡±

    "If I didn't believe you, I wouldn't have discussed so manyissues about leaving the circle with you today." Xu laughed and held Pei Wei's hand tightly: "I really hope now, like  How can there be more independent bosses like you"

    "It's difficult." Pei Wei frowned: "Last year I invested more than 20 million, but the profit I got back from running the club was only about 10 million My club management is already very good. I think the whole country  It can be said that there is almost no club with higher profits than mine, but I am also operating at a loss. Until we find a way to make money through the club, Chinese clubs still have to rely on investment from large groups to survive. "

    "Do you have any good ideas?" Xu has regarded Pei Wei as an omnipotent leader.He said: "You, a business genius, must have a good idea. I have seen your fortune history. It is simply a miracle! Maybe there are many people in China who are richer than you."

    No one has a lower starting point than you!  "

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "Do you really think I'm a god? Can money just come when you say it? Besides, even in Europe, the income of football clubs is only a few yuan: ticket revenue, TV broadcasts  Fees, income from operating ancillary products, appearance fees for participating in commercial competitions, and income from player transfers In fact, few European giants can make money because their expenses are very large.  Players' salaries can account for more than 70% of the entire club's expenses. What's more, if these giant clubs want to achieve good results, they must spend huge sums of money to introduce good players, so they always have to deal with player transfers.  It loses money, so every club that can be called a giant in Europe always has the support of a large financial group. For example, the owner of AC Milan is Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and the owner of Inter Milan is oil tycoon Moratti.  , the backstage of Juventus is the Agnelli familyOn the contrary, some small and medium-sized clubs rely on selling famous stars to maintain the operation of the club. "

    "As for the ticket revenue, every home game of our club was sold out last year, but the revenue for the whole year was only 5 million, because the income of our Chinese people is not very high, and we only pay 10 yuan a game to watch the game.  It is a huge burden on the family. It is very unrealistic to increase the price of game tickets. In the same way, the operation of ancillary products also depends on the living standards of the local people. At least until China's economy develops rapidly and the people's wallets are bulging,  It's hard to make a fortune from either of these."

    "Go on." Xu listened very seriously.

    "Let's talk about a commercial competition. I don't think our team has such great appeal yet, right? Unless we invite foreign giants to play in the competition, such as AC Milan, Sampdoria, Arsenal, etc. in the past two years  ¡­But I think we will still lose most money by hosting this kind of commercial competition, right? The most it can do is make our team famous in the world, without any substantial benefits.¡±

    ¡°The revenue from ticket sales and merchandise operations is not enough, and commercial competitions can only be made at a loss to make moneythen only player transfers and broadcast rights are left?¡± Xu asked anxiously.

    "This is the reason why we should vigorously focus on youth football." Pei Wei nodded and said: "The more talents we train, we can earn a lot of money just by transferring to European and South American leagues at all levels, and it can also improve the level of players.  Why not develop? But today¡¯s clubs basically lack this vision and always obstruct players from going abroad. This can only be reversed after being forced to increase the training echelon. In fact, now  At this stage, it might be better to focus on broadcast rights.¡±

    "You mean asking for broadcasting fees from CCTV? It's difficult." Xu stood up and took a few steps back and forth: "Do you know what CCTV is? With a broadcast coverage of one billion viewers, in this industry, they are  Boss, you also have administrative advantages. It¡¯s not easier to get benefits from them than to get chestnuts out of the fire.¡±

    "That's true, but this tradition will always be gradually broken." Pei Wei knew that what Xu said was true, but in the future, CCTV's position as the leader has begun to gradually lose due to the impact of other TV stations, but now  At this stage, it is still difficult to shake the monopoly position of CCTV. If there is a monopoly, it will be unfair.

    "At this time, the Football Association needs to come forward to negotiate with CCTV and try to get enough broadcast contracts. Even if it is less at the beginning, CCTV cannot easily use the broadcast of our games to earn advertising revenue for themselves.  ah!"

    "This is difficult. We can only do it slowly. Maybe after several other domestic TV stations appear that can challenge CCTV's status, we can gradually break this status quo. But now we can allow clubs to sell broadcast rights to local TV stations individually.  As long as that game is not broadcast on CCTV," Xu thought for a while and said.

    "Ah?" Pei Wei opened his mouth with a strange expression: "Can't the club's broadcast rights be sold separately? I don't know, Yunjia Tianyu's broadcast rights have been sold for two years."

    "Youyou guy!" Xu said dumbfounded: "I thought you knew everything. Why don't you know such a simple thing? It was also last year that your team was still in Class B, and CCTV didn't care  ¡­Forget it, it¡¯s allowed now anyway, so I¡¯ll just pretend I don¡¯t know!¡±

    "I've almost said it. Anyway, it will take a meeting of your Football Association to realize some of the ideas Now that we've finished talking about the business, how about we play two sets?" Pei Wei said, rubbing his hands.

    "Forget it, I still need to digest what you just said. I'll talk about it after I write down some key points"??You go to the living room to rest and watch TV. I will play chess with you later!  "

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 121 Four Proposals

    The meal that I cooked myself - two bowls of braised noodles But Xu's cooking skills were pretty good. Pei Wei's slurry was very delicious, and he put the whole garlic in his mouth and bit it loudly.

    "Looking at you like this, you don't look like a boss with a net worth of hundreds of millions?" Seeing Pei Wei enjoying the meal, Xu couldn't help but laugh.

    "You can't get any better like this!" Pei Wei glanced at him and tried to swallow the noodles in his mouth: "Look at the soot on your face Are you still using a coal stove? No liquefied gas jar? Look at it.  You look like you¡¯ve never cooked before, how come your noodles are so delicious?¡±

    "I really haven't been in the kitchen" Xu wiped his hands with the apron tied around his waist and said with a smile: "I ran out of liquefied gas, so I can only use the stove No matter what I do, I can still make noodles, right?  ? But that stew is made by my lover, isn¡¯t it delicious?¡±

    "You've only made noodles for a long time? No wonder the noodles are so delicious I think so. You are running around all day long, how can you cook? If you had known this, you might as well have let me do it."

    The two chatted and laughed and finished their meal. Pei Wei put the bowl down and said, "Then I'll leave first. My club is still busy. The coach will be back tomorrow and I'll discuss signings with him for next season."  Work By the way, your Football Association will probably have a meeting these days, right? If you allow five foreign players, please tell me quickly. I'm still waiting to bring in two more good foreign players to bring glory to the country in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup.  Woolen cloth¡­¡­"

    "I know you still have selfish motives Forget it, it's not a matter of principle. If it passes, I will tell you as soon as possible. It can be regarded as a reward for your help to the Football Association. Also, what can I do next time?  The idea must be told to me immediately, I will definitely use it if it can be used, don't add selfishness to it!" Seeing Pei Wei getting ready to go out, Xu hurriedly caught up and shouted.

    "Okay, from now on I will be a Lei Feng in front of you, only benefiting others, not myself ok?" Pei Wei waved his hand: "I'm leaving!"

    Looking at Pei Wei's back swaying away, Xu laughed.

    "This guy is really hard to see through Whatever, the ideas he proposed are indeed good for Chinese football anyway, even if they are a little selfish, they should be. The more the club develops, the more Chinese football will develop.  Even if I make some wedding clothes for him, it¡¯s not a big dealChinese footballhas a long way to go," Xu said to himself, then turned and closed the door.

    Pei Wei left a lot of mess that day. The whole study was full of cigarette smoke, cigarette butts were all over the floor, and what Pei Wei just wrote down I was very busy again this night

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    "Thank you! My professor!" Pei Wei, who had been waiting in front of the Yunjia Railway Station for an hour, finally found the people he was waiting for. Yunjia Tianyu's head coach Arthur Wenger and his assistant You  Senal.

    However, Pei Wei's "Thank you for your hard work" was not said casually. As a prefecture-level city, Yunjia does not have an airport. Wenger, who returned from France, could only take a flight from Paris to Hong Kong, then transfer from Hong Kong to Nanchang, and finally  I just took the train from Nanchang to Yunjia - the bumpy journey coupled with the jet lag was indeed hard enough.

    There was also a bit of fatigue in Wen Ge's elegant smile. The journey was indeed tiring enough. Yourcenar next to him laughed: "Why aren't you tired? Why don't you try changing the plane like this? Don't say anything else.  "What's the matter? Let's go back to the club first. Arthur and I need to take a rest."

    ¡°No problem, the club¡¯s bus is ready for you. Go back right away. Let¡¯s get some sleep first, and then I¡¯ll catch you up in the evening!¡±

    The two of them were not polite, and they were probably very tired. After getting on the bus, Yourcenar even dozed off on the seat. Although Wenger was not in good spirits, he was still trying to keep himself up with Pei.  Wei chat.

    "The Football Association is likely to increase the number of foreign players to five this year, but there will still only be three players playing at the same time. However, in the Asian Winners Cup, the number of foreign players is not limited, which will be more advantageous for us." Pei Wei quickly  Said: "Although this regulation has not yet come down, it will probably only happen in a few days. Do you have any good foreign aid candidates?"

    Wenger smiled and said: "I'd better listen to you. I have some candidates, but they can't come to China But your vision reassures me. Let's talk about it."

    "One is Materazzi, who we failed to recruit last year. I have been sending people to pay attention to his movements. Last June, he joined Perugia, but as I expected, he was not able to play at all.  Opportunity, he has only played once in half a season, and then it is difficult to even enter the squad for the game. The economic conditions in Perugia are not good. I think his current situation is not very good. I will look for him again this time.  He should be able to get him."

    "That guy is in good physical condition.""Wenger closed his eyes and thought for a while: "But playing as a defender does not rely solely on your body Is such a guy who can't play at all in Perugia outstanding?  "

    "Don't forget the gap between Serie A and Serie AAlthough Materazzi is still far from playing in Serie A, it is only because of his lack of experience.

    In Class A, he can get ample training opportunities. Besides, our good substitute should be much better even if he plays as a substitute As for how to arrange his playing time, that is your job as a coach!  "Pei Wei was very irresponsible and pushed the rest of the problems to Wenger.

    Wenger said helplessly: "Okay, I will make other arrangements. It's not a bad thing to have a tall defender Where is the other one?"

    "That will be kept secret for the time being." Pei Wei smiled slyly: "You will naturally know when we go to find it."

    "Just buy it, I won't take it if I don't like it!" Although Wenger said this, he was full of confidence in Pei Wei in his heart. The success of Tony and Ballack last year had already proved that Pei Wei  The uniqueness of Wei's vision.

    "Then there are domestic players. I will transfer a group of players who are not capable enough to play in Class A. There are already many Class B teams that have taken a fancy to our substitutes. I will give you a list at that time.  Keep the ones you like, and transfer the rest. Also, tell me which domestic players you like, and I will handle the transfer. Of course, I can¡¯t guarantee that I can buy them all. Don¡¯t give them to me.  I don¡¯t have a list of other teams¡¯ items that are not for sale,¡± Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "I watched a lot of last year's A-League games when I went home this time, and I really took a fancy to a few players. I will give you a list when the time comes. In fact, the current staffing of our team is already very good. These Chinese players  It's also very good. Apart from foreign players, there are really not many players in China who are better than them. Except for those international players And you know those international players are often not for sale by various clubs. If they can be bought, of course.  Well, I won¡¯t force you if you can¡¯t buy it.¡±

    "Well, I think so too, so I will introduce more younger players to increase the thickness of the bench. Young players are more likely to accept the bench, and they are growing very quickly. I have sent a lot of scouts.  I believe you will gain a lot from watching young players from other teams.¡±

    Wenger nodded. Seeing that Pei Wei had nothing else to say, he began to close his eyes and rest.

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    Under the leadership of Xu, the efficiency of the Chinese Football Association was really fast. Xu held a meeting the next day and proposed increasing the number of foreign players, increasing subsidies for referees, mandating that clubs must have at least three teams of different age groups, and that the Football Association  He came forward to negotiate with CCTV to increase broadcast fees for the club and made four relatively mild proposals.

    The articles of increasing referee subsidies, deciding the referee list only the day before the game, and increasing supervision of the game were quickly passed. After all, Xinhua News Agency's criticism of the referee level last year made the Football Association feel very passive. Improving the referee team is also a common goal of most Football Association officials.  desire.

    Increasing the number of foreign players was opposed by some officials. Their reason was simple. An increase in the number of foreign players would definitely have an impact on the position of Chinese players. However, after Xu proposed that only three players could be played at the same time, most people passed the resolution.  , after all, an increase in the number of foreign players can also increase the sense of crisis for Chinese players and allow them to progress faster. However, Cheng Shengda, another vice chairman of the Football Association, raised a question from a technical perspective, but it resonated with many people.

    Cheng Shengda believes that other positions do not matter, because foreign players in positions such as forwards, midfielders, and defenders will only put pressure on Chinese players and will not completely deprive Chinese players of their playing opportunities. However, there is one position on the football field that is very special and unique.  Yes, that is the goalkeeper position.

    "As we all know, the position of goalkeeper is quite special. If you want to cultivate a good goalkeeper, you must give him enough opportunities to play. If the number of foreign aid increases, many clubs will inevitably use foreign aid in the goalkeeper position. Then we in China  The goalkeeper will have few opportunities to play. If this continues, our national team may be in trouble in a few years. I don¡¯t think this is appropriate!¡±

    Cheng Shengda's proposal was approved by most people, and Xu also thought it was reasonable. In the end, under the decision of the majority, the rule became "No foreign goalkeepers are allowed. In the position of goalkeeper, a foreign goalkeeper must be used."  Chinese players.¡±

    Regarding the two proposals that clubs must have at least three echelons and negotiate broadcast fees with CCTV, the participating Football Association officials were surprisingly unanimous and unanimously approved these two proposals. The echelon issue is probably due to Deng Xiaoping's sentence "  "Football should start from childhood"Yes, but the Football Association is only representing the club when it comes to negotiating broadcast fees. If the negotiation is successful, it will be good. If the negotiation fails, the Football Association will have nothing to lose, and naturally there will be no objections.

    PS: Thank you!  Thanks brothers!  As a sports novel, it writes about the most unflattering and reviled Chinese football. Lao Guo feels very proud to be able to get so many monthly votes and rank seventh, closely chasing the sixth place ahead!  I look forward to Lao Guo updating the third chapter tonight, and I would like to thank my brothers again for their strong support and love!

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 122 Montevideo (Chapter 3 will be sent in advance, Guo Nu sincerely asks for monthly votes)

    Based on his understanding of the members and the current situation of Chinese football, he selected relatively mild and easily accepted proposals. His judgment was correct. Although there were some conflicts, all four proposals were passed smoothly. As for the proposals that appeared in the league  Xu did not raise the more radical issues such as how to punish the ball.

    ¡° Anyway, the Football Association¡¯s charter for negative competition also has clear punishment methods. When such a competition does occur, then as long as we are more iron-handed and tough, no one will be able to put forward any opinions.

    After discussion and approval at the Football Association plenary meeting, Xu ordered his subordinates to prepare materials and report them to the Football Association Chairman Yuan Weiming and the General Administration of Sports for final approval - in fact, this was just a formality. The nominal leader of the Football Association, Chairman Yuan Weiming,  Although the Football Association is a branch of the State Sports General Administration, it has extremely high autonomy. If it is passed at the Football Association plenary meeting, it is basically equivalent to being implemented.

    So after the meeting, Xu Zai called Pei Wei as soon as he got home and told Pei Wei that the five foreign players had basically been finalized, but there could not be foreign goalkeepers. Then he complained: "In the future, we can  Don¡¯t think that I will reveal any news about the Football Association¡¯s decision to you in advance, even if it¡¯s something as innocuous as today¡­ I won¡¯t do it next time.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled and hung up the phone. I don¡¯t know how many people have used the phrase "I won¡¯t do it next time." It has almost become a synonym for corrupt officials asking for bribes next time - but Pei Wei believes that Xu will really "never do it next time."

    But Pei Wei was surprised by not allowing the use of foreign goalkeepers. He remembered that the Football Association had made this decision in the previous life, but it was four years later, in 2000. The one that was most affected at that time was the 1999 Football Association.  China's No. 1.:=|The ability to win the double championship of the A-League and the Chinese Football Association Cup was largely due to the fact that they had the best goalkeeper in the country at the time, the Yugoslavian Sasha. This European goalkeeper only conceded goals throughout the season.  Thirteen goals were scored. After Sasha was unable to play, the Shandong Donghai team that participated in the Asian Club Cup lost to Japan's Iwata Joy 26-06 to South Korea's Suwon Samsung and suffered a humiliating exit. If Sasha was still there, Shandong Donghai must have  You won't concede so many goals.

    But Pei Wei has his own opinion on this.

    The two goalkeepers of the Shandong team at the time were considered to be relatively outstanding in the country, and one of them had experience with the Olympic team. They were both relatively capable players. However, in the previous year's league, due to Sasha's outstanding performance, this  Two goalkeepers who were originally quite capable could only sit on the bench for a season. How could they quickly find their game form?

    The special position of a goalkeeper determines that only by playing more real games can he grow rapidly. Buffon became Parma's main goalkeeper at the age of 18. If he is a few years old on the bench, he can still become a well-deserved player in the world.  , the undisputed number one goalkeeper?

    Moreover, the decision of the Chinese Football Association at that time was due to the fact that the main goalkeeper positions of domestic teams were filled with a large number of foreign goalkeepers, which caused the Chinese national team to start to have a goalkeeper shortage, except for a few teams with national team-level goalkeepers.  , other teams simply could not find a good goalkeeper. After the Chinese Football Association made this decision, many outstanding young goalkeepers emerged.

    Now that this decision has been made in advance, it is a good thing. At least there are not many clubs using foreign goalkeepers now. The echelon construction of each club is relatively normal, and the impact will not be great.

    The one most affected by this decision is probably last year's champion Shanghai Shenhua. Their main goalkeeper is Georgian goalkeeper Gao Jia, and Pei Wei still remembers the reason why Shanghai Shenhua was short of major generals in this year's Asian Club Cup.  In the next game, they had a close match with South Korea's Tianma Yihe team, but in the end they just lost. Gao Jia's outstanding performance played a considerable role.

    Pei Wei could only comfort himself in his heart. Anyway, Shanghai Shenhua failed to win the final championship, and the temporary loss will not be great. In future games, the Football Association's decision will still have many benefits.

    "Shanghai team, I'm sorry. Anyway, you couldn't win the Asian Club Cup this year. This glorious and arduous task of winning glory for the country should be completed by our Yunjia Tianyu." Pei Wei was extremely irresponsible.  think.

    Pei Wei soon put this matter behind him. Now that it was certain that he could recruit five foreign players, he had to act quickly.

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    "Sea water, beach, sunshine, climate! What a wonderful city, it is indeed a great city known as the 'Switzerland of South America'!" Pei Wei greedily breathed the fresh air, stood on the bow of the ship, opened his arms and shouted loudly  shouting, and suddenly he shouted in Portuguese: "I see a mountain(Montevideo)!  "

    Yes, this is the capital of Uruguay, one of the most charming cities in South America, Montevideo.

    He brought Wenger here with him for the purpose of meeting other people on the same boat.

    It is not unanimous. He is not here to travel, but to find a foreign player who will be loved by countless fans and considered a genius by countless experts in the future, but whose career is full of tragedy.

    "Pei" Wenger said helplessly behind him: "We are not here for tourism in Montevideo Don't forget, we still have business to do"

    "I know, Mr. Professor." Pei Wei turned around with a serious face: "But haven't we officially arrived in Montevideo yet? This journey is quite boring. Since we are now in Lapu  On the Lata River, why not take a look at the beautiful scenery of this charming river? ¡±

    "I very much suspect that you did not choose to fly directly from Hong Kong to Montevideo, but chose to fly to Buenos Aires first, and then take a boat to Montevideo because you wanted to take a look.  As soon as the Rio de la Plata" Wenger put forward his question directly.

    Pei Wei looked at Wenger with aggrieved face, and when Wenger began to review whether what he just said was too much, he suddenly smiled. The smile was indescribably mean: "Ah, you found it? Oh, my professor, you  So smart"

    "Pei!" Wenger shouted: "Can you please get into shape?"

    "Okay, professor." Pei Wei put away his mean smile: "Actually, it didn't waste much time. It was only a few hours at most What's the problem with this? Besides, long-distance travel can easily be boring and cause psychological problems.  If you don¡¯t have some fun while traveling, how can you show up at the negotiation table in your best condition when doing business?¡±

    "Oh, what you said makes sense." Wenger nodded.

    "Then Professor, please bring out the French romantic feelings as much as possible. Now is leisure time!" Pei Wei turned around and stretched out his hands towards the beach: "Look at this charming beach, I really  Love this place so much!¡±

    "Your adjectives are too poor. It seems that your research on Chinese is not deep enough." Wenger muttered a few words, let go of everything, walked to Pei Wei, and watched the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait with him.

    "It's a pity that we came a little late." Pei Wei said with regret: "If we came here on December 8th, we would be able to catch up with Uruguay's 'Beach Day'. The Catholics in Montevideo  They all come to the beach to hold the ceremony, it¡¯s so lively.¡±

    ¡°But it¡¯s swimming season in Uruguay now.¡± Wenger replied smoothly as he watched the tourists on the white beach setting up colorful parasols and wearing colorful swimsuits, decorating the beach gorgeously.

    Pei Wei glanced at Wenger strangely, and suddenly showed a mean smile: "So, Professor, are you interested in spending a day relaxing on the beach with me after you finish your business? Maybe we will have a wonderful time.  What a situation! Girls in South America are very generous and enthusiastic!¡±

    "Pei!" Wenger yelled: "I love my wife very much! I will never betray my wife!" After yelling, Wenger muttered in his heart: "And at my current age,  Such an affair is not allowed It would be too much to bear, if you were ten years younger"

    "What's the point?" Pei Wei put his arm around Wenger's shoulders and said with a smile: "How can a man not cheat? Are you just making fun of yourself? Why should you take it seriously?" Coincidentally, Pei Wei also muttered something in his heart.  : "You and your wife are not an official couple. If you don't have a marriage certificate, you are not protected by the law."

    "Pei, I advise you to find a good girl to get married as soon as possible." Wenger looked at Pei Wei seriously: "You are not young anymore. It is not a problem for an older person to be like this, right? Even if you don't get married, there is a fixed  You¡¯re a good girlfriend, I guess something will happen to you sooner or later if you keep going like this!¡±

    "How could I give up the entire forest for a tree!" Pei Wei yelled into the wind, with the momentum of "a man should brave the waves": "I am a happy single nobleman, and I will not give up what I have now.  Living!¡±

    Amid Pei Wei's noisy shouts, the "Duke of Wenhua" slowly approached the shore and arrived at Montevideo, the capital of Ula.

    PS: I think everyone should have guessed who the fifth foreign aid is after seeing the chapter name, right?  Ha ha.

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    Needless to say, Absolut, the Platinum Master, is also a master of military literature with print publishing achievements. As a competitive novel, especially the most unflattering Chinese football novel, it can be ranked higher than the above two masters.  Lao Guo is really proud!

    Of course, my pride is based on your support. It can be said that it is your support that created a miracle. A football novel that is purely focused on domestic football can achieve this result and be ranked in the rankings.  Among the top six, even if the lead is only a little, Lao Guo feels that my one month's leave is worth it.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 123 Negotiations with the National Club

    Pei Wei's face immediately changed, and his whole person began to become extremely serious, which made Wenger admire him.

    Enjoy when you should enjoy, and be able to devote yourself wholeheartedly when you should work. Pei Wei was able to accumulate huge wealth in just ten years and manage the club in an orderly manner. He is indeed outstanding.  at.

    "The foreign player we are looking for is a Uruguayan, and his full name is Alvaro Recoba." After finding a local hotel to stay in, Pei Wei said to Wenger in the room: "Born on March 17, 1976.  , not yet twenty years old, a left-handed player with excellent skills, strong long-range shooting and free kick abilities, relatively fast speed, and rich imagination. The disadvantage is that he is relatively thin and prone to injury. Our scouts evaluated him  He is a five-star player, and he is very likely to become a world star in the future. If he can ensure that he is healthy enough every season, he can become a unique player even in the best leagues in Europe. "

    "Is he a native of Montevideo? Which team does he play for?" Wenger frowned and asked when he heard that Recoba was relatively thin.

    "The local national team." Pei Wei said with a smile: "He signed a contract with this team when he was seventeen years old. Although he is not the main player now, everyone in the club is optimistic about him. Maybe we have to pay more.  It costs a lot to get himbut I think it¡¯s definitely worth it.¡±

    Sure enough, Wenger immediately became interested. You must know that Nacional is the best team in Uruguay and is known as the overlord of the Uruguay League together with Penarol. This Recoba was able to be one of the top players in South America at the age of seventeen.  The national team is interested in him, and there must be something special about him.

    "What position is he good at playing?" Wenger asked.

    "He can play as a forward, midfielder, winger, winger, and second forward. He has excellent skills, fast speed, flexible mind, and excellent shooting skills. His only weakness may be his physical and mental endurance, but I believe that with your training  He can definitely grow very fast," Pei Wei said with a smile: "But I think his most suitable position is the second forward, just like the famous Italian star Roberto Baggio, he can be protected by a powerful forward.  Only then can he exert his strongest strength.¡±

    "Hmm" Wenger frowned and thought about it: "This kind of player can only display his full abilities when surrounded by specific tactics and fully supported teammates Unless his ability can reach the level of a player who can change the game on his own.  Height, otherwise he can only play the main role in the mid-range team, because it is impossible for a wealthy team to put all its treasures on one person, just like Baggio, he can get a lot of things when he is at his peak, but if he once  If it starts to decline, then it will be impossible for him to gain a foothold in a wealthy club. The best place for him to use his remaining energy is in the middle and lower reaches. He has not been very happy in AC Milan in the past two years. "

    Pei Wei began to admire Wenger. Indeed, after Baggio was kicked out by Juventus, his life was not very good in the other two giant teams Milan. Although he could often give wonderful performances, but more  Instead of spending his time on the bench, he was able to continue to see his World Player of the Year style while playing for Bologna and Brescia, two mid-to-lower teams.

    In Pei Wei's memory, Recoba's most glorious time was also during the half season when he was loaned to Venice. In Inter Milan, he could only show his talents occasionally, and spent most of his time suffering from injuries and the bench.  Passed.

    Some players, although they have the strength of world-class stars, are not able to play for first-class giants, such as Baggio who has passed his peak, such as Recoba, such as the last classical attacking midfielder Riquelme, they often  The experience of playing for a wealthy club was not so good, but when he was in a small or medium-sized team, he was able to show his best side in front of the fans.

    This is because the era of football where individual heroism was prevalent has passed. What modern football needs is not eleven superstars who show themselves, but the team as a whole.

    "Before we came to Ula, our external staff at Yunjia Tianyu had already made contact with the National Team. This time we came not only for a player like Recoba, but also for extensive cooperation between the two clubs.  Although there is a certain gap between the leagues of Brazil and Argentina, as one of the three traditional top teams in South America, Uruguay's league still has its own uniqueness in all aspects, and the National Team is a strong old club in South America.  It¡¯s an absolute blessing to be able to work with the team.¡±

    "It's just like the Modena teamisn't it?" Wenger smiled.

    "That's right." Pei Wei nodded affirmatively. Over the past year, Yunjia Tianyu and Modena have launched extensive cooperation. Some advanced training equipment came to Yunjia Tianyu's training ground after being handled by Modena. Several senior  ballThe scouts also came to Yunjia Tianyu to report. Pei Wei placed a few young people around each of them, nominally to help them, but in fact he was quietly learning from the experience of these scouts, and these

    ¡° I am happy to pass on my experience to these humble and studious Chinese. Of course, they also earn a lot of money from Yunjia Tianyu.

    Last year, each echelon of Yunjia Tianyu would take turns to go to the Modena club to study and train for a month. Although Modena is only a Serie C team, their club construction is very complete, compared to Yunjia Tianyu, which was established only two years ago.  The club needs to improve a lot. Even if they only go there for a month, the young players of Yunjia Tianyu will benefit a lot.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu paid real money in cash for this, it gained advanced concepts and Modena, a springboard to enter Europe. This is a win-win situation for both parties.

    This time is no exception. Although Nacional is a traditional strong club in South America, like other South American clubs, their economic conditions have not been very good. Last year, their rival Penarol went to China to make a lot of money.  Boman really made them jealous. This time, a Chinese club came to their door. Can you not be overjoyed?

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    Founded in 1899, Nacional is the two most successful clubs in Uruguay. It has won the Copa Libertadores, 3 Toyota Cups, and 42 domestic leagues. It is one of the three clubs in the world that has won the most championships. The other two are famous.  Real Madrid and Rangers, who are ranked first and have won more than 100 championships in total.

    However, the economy of South America as a whole has not been booming in the past few years, which has also affected the development of football clubs. Now the National Team is having a headache due to the financial deficit problem. Suddenly a club from China wants to cooperate. For the National Team,  It was undoubtedly a timely help, so after several negotiations with the staff of Yunjia Tianyu, the chairman of the national team, Mr. De Morales, immediately agreed to meet with Pei Wei and start negotiations.

    When Pei Wei and Wenger came to the location of the National Club together the next day, the chairman of the National Team, De Morales, personally came to greet him, which fully demonstrated the National Club's attention to this negotiation. Of course, this also included Pei Wei, Yunjia.  The chairman of Tianyu personally came to Uruguay to negotiate, which at least shows that both parties have high expectations for this cooperation, and the simultaneous presence of the presidents of both clubs also puts the two clubs in an equal position to negotiate and reach the possibility of cooperation.  Sex is even higher.

    After seeing this situation, Pei Wei felt that he had made the right choice by choosing the South American team of Uruguay. The South American league has always played the role of a major exporter of players. This is due to the overall economic conditions of their country. They  It cannot retain the best stars, but it can gain benefits by cultivating stars. This is what Pei Wei believes is the best positioning of the Chinese league.

    Although China's economy is now in a stage of rapid development, and its GDP is better than that of South American countries, there is still a big gap compared with European countries. We want to make China's league as influential as the five major European leagues.  It is difficult to reach the top leagues in a short period of time, no matter how high the level of Chinese players is. Therefore, learning from the practices of South American leagues can also improve the overall strength of Chinese football and at the same time obtain visible economic benefits.  , is actually the only way for the early development of Chinese football.

    What's more, although the league teams in Brazil and Argentina are continuously supplying talents to the European leagues, have they not improved the football strength of their own countries?

    The negotiations between the two parties went smoothly. As a traditional wealthy club in South America, although the National team's results in competitions such as the Copa Libertadores are far inferior to those of Brazilian and Argentine clubs, they also have their own system for cultivating outstanding players.  The level of scouts and young player coaches is also very high. After some negotiations, the two sides exchanged young players for mutual training. Young players from Yunjia Tianyu were given priority to be trained by the national team, and the national team sent several high-level scouts to help.  Yunjia Tianyu was unanimous in looking for potential players.

    At the same time, the national team also plays a commercial game with Yunjia Tianyu every year. The appearance fee is paid by Yunjia Tianyu. The national team promises to send all the main players to play. This is also a supplement to the national team¡¯s income. De Morales is very happy  I agreed.

    Of course, it is impossible to achieve any in-depth cooperation in a day's negotiation. It is just that the two parties have initially set a tone for cooperation. Only after the mutual understanding between the two parties deepens can a series of subsequent cooperation be launched.

    Pei Wei and Wenger left the National Club after rejecting De Morales¡¯s warm invitation to dine.

    Tomorrow is the time to propose transferring to Recoba!

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 124 Honest Man De Morales (Crisis! Lao Guo, please give me your monthly vote!)

    After selecting a player to introduce to China, De Morales immediately enthusiastically invited two friends from China to watch the training of the national team at the training base of the national team.

    In fact, De Morales is also well aware that the so-called "communication between the two sides to increase player output" discussed yesterday was basically just a unilateral export of players by the National Team to Yunjia Tianyu at the beginning. After all, the level of Chinese players is generally low.  It¡¯s not high to say that players who can be favored by South American giants like the National Team are definitely players who are the main members of the national team. For example, last year Penarol took a fancy to the Chinese national team¡¯s main forward Hao Dong, but players like this  Even if you can find a place to stay in Europe, how can you come to South America? Therefore, at the beginning, it is definitely the national team that transfers some players in the team who are not particularly important and who cannot be favored by Europe for the time being to Yunjia.  Used by Tianyu.

    But this does no harm to the national team. On the contrary, it adds another way to export players-you know, selling the players they have trained to European clubs has always been the biggest way for South American clubs to survive. In this regard, Uruguay's teams are far less advantaged than clubs in Brazil and Argentina. They often have to transfer the players they have trained to clubs in Brazil and Argentina. The income is far less than selling directly to European teams. Now they can have one more channel to Asia. A way to export players, no matter what, is worse than nothing, right?

    What is a pity for De Morales is that Yunjia Tianyu only needs one foreign aid this time, so that he can prepare to sell out several players who are no longer the main players in the team, have relatively high salaries, and have little development potential.  The dream failed.

    After arriving at the training ground, Pei Wei did not ask De Morales to stop the training on the field to introduce them. Instead, he and Wenger stood quietly outside the training ground and watched the national team's training.

    Pei Wei recognized Recoba on the training ground at a glance. Recoba, who was not yet twenty years old, now had a childish and energetic face, far less hesitant than when he sat on the bench for a long time at Inter Milan.  , of course, his face with oriental characteristics was also the reason why Pei Wei recognized him at a glance.

    The players of the national team are very skilled. It¡¯s no wonder that there are not many South American players who are not good at foot skills.

    However, Recoba is the most conspicuous one in training. Whether in the penalty area or outside the penalty area, he is the most threatening offensive player in his team. He can use his excellent foot skills to create opportunities in the penalty area.  He is also able to threaten the goal with long-range shots with strong force and deep angles, and he can also often send threatening arc passes to create opportunities for his teammates. He only played about 30 minutes of training games, and Recoba's team  They were already leading the other side by a large margin. Recoba scored two goals and had one assist, which was an extremely eye-catching performance.

    "Is that little young man the person you are looking for?"

    Wenger's vision was indeed vicious. Pei Wei did not tell Wenger who Coba was. He found it out by himself after watching the training for a while. In fact, this was the effect Pei Wei wanted. After all, only Wenger personally identified it.  , only then can he have the most intuitive impression of Recoba, and then he can decide how to use Recoba based on his characteristics.

    "You have good eyesight." Pei Wei laughed: "What do you think?"

    The conversation between the two was conducted in Chinese. De Morales next to him was confused. During the negotiation, both parties spoke in English, so there was no communication failure. But at this time, De Morales  Reis began to regret not bringing a Chinese translator. It was really frustrating not being able to understand the other party's words.

    "A very good frontcourt attacker." Wenger gave Recoba a definition: "He is quite good on the left, and he is also very strong in the middle However, his coordination ability is still lacking. More  Sometimes he relies on his own personal ability to organize attacks, and he rarely uses his right foot. Sometimes after breaking through on the right, he has to buckle the ball back and then pass the ball with his left foot. A severe left leaning may be detrimental to his future growth.  It won¡¯t be very beneficial.¡±

    "Then it depends on your guidance." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Do you think this player is useful now?"

    "Of course it works." Wenger affirmed: "Our team just lacks a player with the ability to break through on the left."

    Wenger hesitated: "But are you sure the National team will let him go? Looking at his performance and his age, the National team must be training him as a future star."

    "Future stars can only be future stars before they become real superstars." Pei Wei shook his head: "South America lacks everything except potential future stars. Besides, I will give them one  The price is irresistible, coupled with the fact that our two clubs are now in the early stages of cooperation, I don¡¯t think Nacional will be willing to pay for aFuture star and risk losing our ally.  "

    "I hope everything goes well for you." Wenger shrugged.

    "Mr. De Morales, I think we have made a decision." Pei Wei turned around and smiled at De Morales, who was already a little impatient with waiting. It was difficult for the chairman of the national team to be patient.  this

    After a long time: "Can we have a talk?"

    "Of course." De Morales said hurriedly: "Go to my office."

    "Alvaro Recoba?" De Morales saw the note handed over by Pei Wei and was stunned for a moment: "Have you taken a fancy to him?"

    Pei Wei smiled slightly: "Yes, is there any problem?"

    "There's no problem." De Morales put down the note in his hand and regained his composure: "Recoba is a rising star in our team, a future star that all coaches are optimistic about Although I can't  To say that he is not for sale in our club - in fact, there is nothing not for sale in our club, and there is nothing 'not for sale' in South American clubs. This is a well-known fact."

    When he said this, a trace of helplessness flashed across De Morales's face, and Pei Wei nodded secretly. It seems that De Morales or the national team really values ??the cooperation with Yunjia Tianyu. De Morales  He didn't use the phrase "not for sale" to deal with it. Although everyone knew that the South American leagues were the talent transfer base for the European leagues, knowing it was one thing and saying it publicly was another.

    The few words De Morales just said have shown enough sincerity, but for Pei Wei, it is not so easy to handle.

    He would rather De Morales be as cunning as Modena's Chairman Gianni, but Pei Wei has many ways to deal with such an opponent, because he knows where the weaknesses of these people are, and as sincere as De Morales  Pei Wei is really unwilling to deal with his negotiating opponent using less than fair means.

    "My Chinese friend, you have taken a liking to Recoba, which shows that your vision is indeed very unique." De Morales praised Pei Wei, and then frowned: "If you really want to buy Recoba, we  The board of directors of the Uruguayan League cannot disagree. The Uruguayan League is also a big exporter of players, but European clubs rarely buy players in our league. We have to sell the players we have worked hard to cultivate to clubs in Brazil and Argentina.  Then those second-rate dealers sell the players to Europe Damn it, those guys are simply vampires! But European clubs only believe in players from the Brazilian and Argentine leagues. If Chinese friends are willing to buy our players, we would rather cooperate with you.  But now there are two problems. If they cannot be solved, this deal is likely to fall apart I believe this is something neither you nor I want to see if it affects the cooperation between our clubs, and we don't want it either.  Would love to see it.¡±

    Pei Wei sighed in his heart. Uruguayans are really not good at doing business No wonder European teams are more accustomed to buying players from the Brazilian and Argentine leagues. In addition to the fact that Brazilian and Argentine players are better than Uruguayan players,  Their league level is also higher than that of the Uruguay League, and their clubs are better at doing business No wonder even Nacional, the well-deserved overlord of the Uruguay League and a team that has won 42 league championships, has not been able to do so for a long time.  Noh Club's highest honor is the Copa Libertadores, let alone other Uruguayan teams.

    You must know that the National team has also had quite glorious moments. It has qualified for the Toyota Cup by winning the Copa Libertadores three times and defeated European teams three times to win the Toyota Cup. This success rate can be regarded as the first in the world.

    "What's the problem? We are all ears." After sighing, Pei Wei quickly put the matter aside. Whether the Uruguay League can develop better is not something Pei Wei can care about.

    "First, can you afford the price to buy Recoba?" De Morales said with a hint of regret: "Recoba is not a player we trained. We just bought him from Danubio last year.  After buying him, although he didn't get many playing opportunities in the league this year, everyone knew that it was only a matter of time before he became our main force What's more, he is now a member of the Ula National Youth Team.  I think you will probably find it difficult to afford this price If it is lower, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to afford it, because we are a profit-oriented club after all. If the price is lower, our board of directors and fans will not agree to it.  ¡±

    Pei Wei sighed in his heart again. How could he take the initiative at the negotiation table if De Morales spoke so directly and exposed all his cards and psychological bottom line to his negotiating opponents from the very beginning?

    Of course, this is a very beneficial thing for Pei Wei now.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 125 Chinese Boy

    "The player's own wishes, as the star of hope in our team, many people even think that he will be the successor of Prince Francescoli. I think it will be difficult for him to accept that he will go to an Asian club that is still a football desert.  ¡­Maybe it¡¯s disrespectful to say this, but Asian clubs are definitely not as attractive as European clubs. The biggest dream of every young boy playing in South America is to land in Europe and become a real professional player.¡±

    "These two issues are indeed very realistic." Pei Wei thought for a moment: "But we can argue from the opposite side. If we can convince the players to agree to go to our club, and then we can come up with a player that satisfies you during the negotiation,  The pricethen there won¡¯t be any problems with this transaction?¡±

    "That's right." De Morales said doubtfully, "Are you really so confident that you can solve these two problems?"

    "Anything has to be done before you know whether it will succeed." Pei Wei stood up: "Then, Mr. De Morales, please arrange a time for us to negotiate with the player himself to see if we can  Obtain the consent of the player himself.¡±

    De Morales also stood up and asked a little anxiously: "So, what about our negotiations?"

    "I think this problem should be easier to solve. It won't be too late after the players agree to come to our club, right?" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Otherwise, no matter how good our talks are, it will be in vain."

    "That's true" De Morales felt something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong, so he had to agree with Pei Wei's opinion.

    "Aren't you bullying honest people?" After making an appointment with De Morales to meet with Recoba in the afternoon, Pei Wei and Wenger left the National Club. As soon as they entered the hotel room, Wenger laughed.  Then he said to Pei Wei: "If you persuade the players first, you will have the initiative when negotiating the priceWhy did he agree so easily? In Europe, it is not allowed to contact players privately without the permission of the club.  It¡¯s allowed.¡±

    "Who said I didn't have the club's permission? He himself agreed that I would contact the players first." Pei Wei opened his eyes as innocently as Kong Yiji, as if he was about to say, "Why do you insult someone's innocence?"

    Then Pei Wei himself couldn't help laughing: "But if you really want to talk about it, the Uruguayan team is really not professional enough in this regard. They are too sincere to people and too easy to be fooled so in the price negotiation  "Yes, I won't be too harsh."

    "Have you ever heard of a proverb?" Wenger looked at Pei Wei.

    "What proverb?" Pei Wei asked strangely.

    "Crocodile tears." Wenger suppressed a laugh.

    Pei Wei was not angry, but asked: "Have you ever heard of a motto?"

    Wenger felt something was wrong: "What motto?"

    "Capital comes to the world, from head to toe, every pore is dripping with blood and dirty things." Pei Wei finished with a smile: "I am a capitalist How much conscience can you expect me to have?"

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    That afternoon, under the introduction of De Morales, Pei Wei finally met the "Chinese boy" Lei, whom he liked and sympathized with very much in his previous life. He had the potential of a world-class player but had never been able to become a real superstar.  Koba sat facing each other.

    De Morales left after a few words of introduction. This was because Pei Wei wanted to talk to Recoba alone. From this point of view, De Morales was really an honest man.

    After De Morales left, Recoba seemed a little hasty. He only turned 20 in March this year. He was actually just a child now. He suddenly felt uncomfortable facing two complete strangers in the chairman's office.  It¡¯s normal to be comfortable.

    "Alvaro Recoba, hello." Pei Wei stretched out his hand to Recoba with the most friendly smile on his face, which also eased Recoba's nervousness a little, perhaps because of  He must have an oriental face. Recoba seems to have a good impression of Pei Wei, a Chinese: "My name is Pei Wei. I own a club in China's top league. I am very happy to meet you. Next to me  This is our head coach, French coach Arthur Wenger.¡±

    "Hello." Recoba stammered in English, and then shook Wenger's hand.

    This makes Pei Wei very happy. Recoba can speak English, which makes communication between the two parties much easier. If he only speaks Spanish, the official language of Uruguay, then Pei Wei can only communicate with Recoba through  Wenger, who also knows Spanish, came to communicate with each other. Although Wenger's Spanish is very good, the effect of the conversation will be compromised.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?After sitting down, Pei Wei said straight to the point: "Alvarocan I call you this?"

    "It's my pleasure, sir."

    "Okay, Alvaro, you can also call me Pei I think that will make the conversation between us easier Let's put it this way, we are interested in you Of course it means football for our club this year  To participate in the Asian Cup Winners Cup

    We need talented players like you to help us.  "

    Recoba was stunned. He had thought that the Chinese who came to him specifically wanted to take him to the Chinese League, but he did not expect that he would bring it up so directly. Not to mention that he was not mentally prepared, even if  I was already mentally prepared, and it was difficult to accept such a direct conversation.

    You know, when the National team poached him from the Danubio team a year ago, it took a long period of contact to convince him to agree to the transfer. Otherwise, even if he knew that it was normal for professional players to transfer  One thing is that it is difficult for him to leave the first team he played for - Recoba is a very nostalgic person, otherwise he would not choose Inter Milan after sitting on the bench for so long in the future.  leave.

    Moratti's kindness to him is one aspect, but if Recoba is not nostalgic, it is difficult to imagine that a talented player will spend his best time on the bench, even for a giant like Inter Milan.  On the bench.

    "I'm sorry, sir It's hard for me to accept what you said suddenly" It seems that Recoba also has the unique straightforwardness of Uruguayans: "I have never thought about leaving the National Team, not to mention that I have no interest in your club at all.  learn."

    Pei Wei knew that poaching Recoba was not as easy as poaching Ballack and Tony. Those two were either amateur players or were depressed in the team. When Pei Wei gave them a new opportunity,  They will take it without hesitation.

    Recoba is different. As Nacional, the strongest team in the Uruguayan league, he is the focus of training. As a genius who is considered by the Uruguayan media to be born only once every ten years, he is regarded as the most outstanding star of Uruguay, Francisco.  For such a promising newcomer who will succeed Renren, will he give up the opportunity to land in Europe in the future and go to an unknown Asian league team that is likely to kill his future?

    "I know it's hard for people to say this, but I don't want to deceive you with some illusory words." Pei Wei said sincerely: "I think the reason why you don't want to come to our Yunjia Tianyu is just because of fear.  The following points: First, the level of the Chinese league is too low and you will not be able to develop very well. At this point, I think what you need more now is competition, not for the reserve team, but for real games.  Competition provides opportunities for rapid growth. In Yunjia Tianyu, you will get such opportunities. In addition, the coach next to me is a former French Ligue 1 champion coach. He is best at cultivating young players. His honor is yours.  You can check it out, it won the French Cup in 1988, the French Cup in 1991 and the European Cup in 1992. I think this should not be a problem. "

    Wenger smiled next to him. Pei Wei had just cunningly changed a concept. As a coach, the honors he has received are not directly proportional to the level he can have now, but Recoba probably doesn't.  You will understand the difference.

    "Second, I think like most South American players, your goal is to land in the European League, but before that, you have to let European clubs notice your ability and strength The World Youth Championship will be held in Malaysia next year.  The Uruguay youth team also got a ticket for this competition. As a member of the Uruguay youth team, if you can play in Asia for a period of time and get used to the climate there, I think you will only perform better and be more likely to be picked up by Europe.  A wealthy club is interested in you I can promise you something here. If a European team is interested in you and you are willing to go, I will not set any excessive obstacles to your transfer I think this can even be written  It¡¯s in the contract, what do you think?¡±

    "Another point is that although our club was established not long ago, our hardware facilities and training conditions are completely modeled on those of European clubs. The coaches on the team also use a large number of European coaches. Mr. Wenger next to me  Just an example If I may offend, I think even the training methods of the national team are not as close to Europe as our club. You can adapt to European football in advance in our club and play for European teams in the future.  Can play better I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to our club to observe? You will see a training base there that is not inferior to the training base of European teams. You can watch it after observing it.  make a decision."

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 126 Dream

    The dream of young football players. Being able to achieve this goal means that they can escape poverty and create their dreams Not even a young football player in South America can refuse this goal.

    "If" Recoba said with difficulty: "If the club agrees, I hope to go with you to visit your club I have to admit that your words make sense, but first, we need to get the club's consent.  I can go with you."

    "There is no problem. We fully respect the opinions of you and the National Club. If you agree, we will immediately start discussions with the National Club. After staying in South America for a period of time, we will also go to Europe. If you are interested  You can accompany us on a tour in Europe, and then go back to China to confirm whether what I said is true Haha." Pei Wei laughed happily.

    "I am very touched by your sincere invitation." Recoba said movedly. Although there was no final confirmation, Recoba had already determined in his heart that Pei Wei's words were true. After all, Pei Wei spoke openly.  , and being able to adapt to the Asian weather in advance and start training under European-style training conditions will undoubtedly make Recoba, who is determined to carve out his own sky in Europe, even more excited.

    In comparison, the generous salary Pei Wei could give Recoba became a secondary matter, although it was impossible for Pei Wei to give it too shabbily.

    Pei Wei smiled and nodded: "China's league is still developing. We need more high-level players to drive the development of the overall level of Chinese football after participating. Of course, we can't let you suffer."

    After Recoba left, Wenger asked doubtfully: "With the current level of the Chinese league, would it be too much of a loss to spend a lot of money to bring in players like Recoba who are definitely going to leave? You also know that next year will be the World Youth League.  After the World Youth Championship every year, there will always be many young players who make a splash and are favored by European teams. Wouldn't we suffer a big loss if we let Recoba go by then? "

    "Don't worry, not only will this business not be a loss, but it will actually make a lot of money." Pei Wei laughed mysteriously.

    The subsequent negotiations went very smoothly. With the efforts of several Yunjia Tianyu staff who stayed in Montevideo, Yunjia Tianyu reached an agreement with the National Club on a series of cooperation, including the National Team in February.  He will go to China to play a friendly match with Yunjia Tianyu. Pei Wei and De Morales have agreed that if Recoba agrees to join the Yunjia Tianyu team, the two clubs will start a Recoba game after the national team arrives in Yunjia.  Bargain transfer negotiations.

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    "Things have almost been discussed. We will leave Montevideo tomorrow. Xiao Li and the others will be here to organize the rest. And I will set up a  Office, Xiao Li and the others will stay here forever," Pei Wei said to Wenger while sitting on the bed in his room.

    Wenger nodded: "It seems to be going relatively smoothly this time. The cooperation with the National Team is almost completed. Although Recoba's transfer has not been implemented yet, I think it is almost You know, now Yun  The hardware equipment at the Jiatianyu training base is not much different from that of ordinary European clubs. This year you have hired several experienced young player coaches from La Liga, the Premier League and other leagues. I think Recoba will be satisfied.  "

    "Yes, it was finally a worthwhile trip." Pei Wei yawned lazily: "My professor, we will leave this beautiful coastal city tomorrow, and tonight is our last chance  ¡­How about you, are you interested in visiting the beautiful beach with me and starting a beautiful and touching foreign love?¡±

    "You can go if you want. I'm old and I can't stand the trouble anymore" Wenger glanced at Pei Wei angrily.

    "No, professor, you were born in 1949, right? You were born in the same year as our Republic. Even according to our Chinese calculation, your age is only 47, a golden age? Why, it can't work?" Pei  Wei blinked and said something that almost made Wenger angry.

    "Pei, you are becoming more and more disrespectful to me now" After all, Wenger is Wenger, and his self-cultivation is beyond the reach of ordinary people: "Who said my body is not good? I mean my heart! My heart  I can¡¯t be too excited anymore, football and love are both things that can make the heart beat fast! If I want to coach for a few more years, my heart can only beat fast on football!¡±

    "Ok, ok, ok." Pei Wei raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "I made a mistake. I'm sorrybut professor, I really like the feeling of working with you."

    ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to have a boss like you who is funny, knowledgeable and knows when to shut up.¡± Wenger laughed.

    The two talked for a few more words, and then sawIt was too late, Wenger stood up to say goodbye, and said casually when leaving: "That Recoba looks very similar to you Chinese, I don't know if he is lucky or not.

    Pei Wei didn't care. You know, in the future, Recoba's nickname "Chinese Boy" will be famous.

    After Wenger left, Pei Wei's mind came back to what Wenger said before leaving.

    Chinese boy, it would be great if Recoba was Chinese. If the Chinese national team has such a talented player, its strength will definitely reach a higher level.

    But it is a pity that although Recoba has an oriental face and is said to have some Chinese ancestry, his birthplace is actually in Uruguay, which means that he automatically obtained it as soon as he was born.  Uruguayan nationality, and China does not allow dual nationality. Even if it is possible to find out which of his ancestors are Chinese, Recoba must first remove his Uruguayan nationality before he can join the Chinese nationality. This is very difficult for Recoba, who has been selected for the Uruguayan youth team.  It's obviously impossible for Koba.

    Taking a step back, even if Recoba wants to become a Chinese national, since he was born in Uruguay, there are no Chinese among his direct relatives within three generations, so there is only one way left to become a Chinese national, and that is  Have lived in China for more than eight years.  Now Recoba is almost 20 years old. In eight years he will be 28 years old. How many more years can he play for the Chinese team?  What's more, can such an outstanding player endure eight years without the opportunity to represent his country in world competitions?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei shook his head and smiled. After making fun of his childish idea just now, he turned off the light and prepared to rest.

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    Normally, Pei Wei can fall asleep after lying on the bed by touching the pillow. Having had a life experience, he has always taken good care of his body. He is full of energy when he wakes up and smells very good when he sleeps. Therefore, his body is  Always healthy.

    But for some reason today, he actually suffered from insomnia. He kept tossing and turning in bed to make "cakes", but he couldn't fall asleep.

    It wasn¡¯t until one o¡¯clock in the morning that Pei Wei fell asleep. In his daze, he had a dream.

    It was not a nightmare, but Pei Wei woke up suddenly, sweating profusely.

    This was a dream that made him extremely happy. After Pei Wei turned over and woke up to calm down, the great joy brought by the dream still did not dissipate, but

    After people suddenly wake up from a dream, it is often difficult to clearly recall the specific circumstances that occurred in the dream. Only the emotions generated during the dream still remain in the memory, so sometimes people are just a person after waking up from a dream.  People are scared or stupidly happy there, but they don't know why they feel scared and happy.

    Now Pei Wei has encountered this situation. He only remembers the joy of dreaming, but after he wakes up completely, he forgets what he dreamed about!

    Pei Wei rubbed his face and tried desperately to recall what kind of dream he had, but often the more he recalled such things, the harder he could remember them. If he didn't think about it deliberately, he would still remember it more clearly. Pei Wei had completely forgotten the details of the dream.  The situation, I only vaguely remember, seems to be related to football.

    Pei Wei, who was completely sleepless, simply put on his clothes and got out of bed and lit a cigarette.

    Pei Wei's memory is quite excellent. He was like this in his previous life. Although he did not receive any special treatment after his rebirth, his excellent memory still exists. Otherwise, he would not be able to know Barak, Tony and Recco so clearly.  Detailed information about these players who are not famous now.

    He first cleared his mind, and then thought about this clue related to football. Although he couldn't remember the specific situation, Pei Wei intuitively felt that this matter was very important.

    It's related to football, very important, and makes me feel very happy Pei Wei thought about it again and again, and couldn't think of anything related to football that could make him so happy now - if anything, it would be  The Chinese team won the World Cup.

    "It should have nothing to do with the club." Pei Wei knew very well that given China's national conditions, it would be impossible to build an outstanding league like the five major European leagues. The vast area alone would make it difficult for fans to follow the team.  Playing away games on the west side can, at best, become as fertile ground for cultivating football talents as the leagues in Brazil and Argentina - even this is an arduous and outstanding process, and it is absolutely impossible to achieve it overnight.

    After thinking for a long time, Pei Wei still couldn't figure it out, and there was no one around him who could discuss it - it was two o'clock in the middle of the night, and if he woke up Wenger from his sleep for a vague dream, he would not be scolded by the professor.  Strange.

    Thinking of Wenger, Pei Wei naturally thought ofBecause when Wenger left, he said that Recoba looked like a Chinese, and then he remembered what he had considered before going to bed, whether Recoba could become a Chinese citizen.

    "I remembered!" Pei Wei suddenly cried out.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 127 Crazy Plan (The plan is indeed crazy... I hope the monthly votes can also be crazy to vote)

    Pei Wei's hands were trembling slightly, and thoughts were swirling back and forth in his mind. The sweat he had been sweating when he woke up had gradually dried up, but now, his underwear was soaked with sweat again.

    Pei Wei is not someone who has never experienced big scenes, nor is he someone who sweats easily when nervous, but the thoughts swirling in his mind now are really too crazy, too surprising, and the consequencesare too difficult.  Expected it!

    Pei Wei was reborn in 2006, a full ten years ago. Ten years later, the superstar who is all-powerful and makes fans all over the world crazy is still unknown and a child like ordinary people?

    Ronaldinho, 16 years old this year, Adriano, 14 years old this year, Messi, only 9 years old this year, Arrow, Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rooney, Fabre  Gass, Ribery, Lahm

    These young talents who will shine in the World Cup in the future and are chased by all the giants in Europe are now only teenagers, or even children under ten years old. Some have not even entered the youth teams of local clubs, and most of them are  They are poor boys. If they can be lured to China with money to join Yunjia Tianyu's youth team, and then successfully become Chinese nationals after eight years Such a Chinese team will not even break out of Asia.  Winning the World Cup is not impossible!

    Pei Wei never thought about this aspect when he started playing football. Even if he used the knowledge gained from later generations to recruit future world superstars such as Tony and Ballack for Yunjia Tianyu, it was only for the club to find outstanding players.  Cheating methods adopted to obtain foreign aid.

    As a Chinese, his national pride does not allow the national team to rely on foreign players to change nationalities and join the national team to participate in the World Cup. Therefore, he has never thought of using his ability to predict the future of the Chinese national team.  But when this idea emerged in his mind, he began to think uncontrollably about the feasibility and success rate of this plan.

    "Damn it, I can't think about it anymore!" Pei Wei slammed his head and said bitterly: "Chinese football still has to be done by the Chinese! We have to improve the level of the league step by step and steadily, and then  The strength of the national team will naturally increase! Even if I bring all these future superstars to China and become Chinese nationals, when there are so many Brazilians, Argentinians, Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French in the Chinese national team  After that, can we still call it the Chinese national team?¡±

    "But aren't there a few Japanese who were originally Brazilians and later joined the Japanese national team? Japan can do it, so why can't we do it? Besides, as long as he represents China, it doesn't matter which country he was from before!"

    "But if this plan really succeeds, won't there be many world superstars missing in the future? The growth trajectory of superstars has its own uniqueness! After staying in China for eight years, even if Yunjia Tianyu's training methods and European leagues  It¡¯s very close, but can we guarantee that these superstars will still be the superstars of the future? Besides, isn¡¯t this stealing the wealth of other countries?¡±

    "Even if they stay in China for such a long time, their future peak period will be lower than that of them in history, but they are still better than Chinese players, right? Other countries? It's none of my business! I only care about me  Own country, China¡¯s football is responsible!¡±

    Pei Wei was talking to himself like a schizophrenic patient, putting forward an argument and arguing with himself. This scene seemed very familiar

    When I was writing a review in elementary school, I would often say something like this when reviewing something that I shouldn¡¯t do: ¡°At that time, there seemed to be two villains in my mind. One said, stop studying and go play! The other said  , Studying is important, you can only play after studying. But after constant and fierce ideological struggle, the villain who wants to play still has the upper hand" Presumably many friends should be familiar with this way of writing a review, right?

    Pei Wei is in this situation now, with an angel on one side and a devil on the other.

    Angel said: "The development of Chinese football does not require foreign players to join the Chinese national team! That is a kind of blasphemy to the Chinese nation!"

    The devil said: "Shit! What are the characteristics of the Chinese nation? The sea is open to all rivers, and tolerance is great! If it were not integrated with countless other ethnic groups, how could there be a splendid and unique culture of the Chinese nation?"

    Sometimes, good always prevails over evil

    Finally, Pei Wei gritted his teeth: "After I die, don't worry about the flood! Just dig it, it doesn't matter if you dig a few! Players from other countries join the Chinese nationality and represent the Chinese team in world competitions Could this be  Are you traitorous? Who cares! How many are you poaching?"

    "As for other countries that will suffer losses" Pei Wei sneered a few times: "We?Death to them!  "

    Pei Wei also remembered that the Dalian team in later generations also did something similar to what he thought. At that time, the Dalian team introduced 30 young Cameroon players who were only in their early teens from Cameroon in Africa.

    Players are trained together, and after training, they can transfer the better ones to European clubs to earn foreign exchange. It has also been considered that these children can become Chinese nationals after staying in China for eight years.  , with outstanding ability, represented the Chinese team in the World Cup. At that time, fans and media across the country discussed this matter. There were some praisers and some opponents, but later it was ignored.

    Moreover, Pei Wei also knew that the final outcome of the incident involving Cameroon's young players was not very good. These children, who were used to being poor in Africa, only stayed in Dalian for a few years before they began to be corrupted by the glamorous urban life. Many of them  People were also infected with sexually transmitted diseases. Anyway, most of them were sent back home in the end. The Dalian team's careful planning came to nothing.

    However, Pei Wei believes that the plan of the Dalian team at that time still had many merits. It can be said that it was something that no one had seen before. However, there were deviations in the implementation process. The quality of the players introduced was not high. In the future,  After arriving in Dalian, was there someone dedicated to guide these young players? After these children, who were originally struggling on the poverty line, suddenly gained rich incomes that they had never imagined before, they began to be tempted by the ubiquitous temptations of urban life.  Even well-educated children find it difficult to control themselves, let alone these children who have basically no education level?

    And those who can become world-famous football stars in the future will definitely be stronger than these children at least in terms of willpower. They will not be disturbed by other things before they truly become famous, and there should be no scenes of talented superstars dying in China.  .

    Now that he has made up his mind, Pei Wei will start thinking about candidates.

    After getting dressed and turning on the light, Pei Wei found a pen and paper from the room and began to write down the names, ages and current locations of the future stars one by one based on his memory.

    It took Pei Wei nearly an hour to write out the entire list. Thanks to Pei Wei's good memory, he was able to write down more than a hundred future superstars. For someone with a poor memory, being able to write out a dozen or so would be pretty good.

    Then Pei Wei began to recall information related to these players one by one, preparing to remove some players who have now begun to make a mark in local clubs at all levels, such as Ronaldinho and Ibrahimovic.  Relatively speaking, players who are relatively big, have already made a name for themselves in local clubs, and have relatively good family conditions are crossed out.

    Because this kind of player has gone through their most difficult period, like Ronaldinho, who is now almost sixteen years old and has become a member of the famous team Gremio.  With his talent and ability, he must be the coach's favorite. He must also yearn for Europe the most. It is impossible for him to give up his great opportunity in the future and go to China.

    What's more, Ronaldinho's family situation is pretty good. He has a brother who is a professional player and his life is not bad. Naturally, he will pursue more.

    "Rooney, I remember he joined Everton's youth team when he was less than ten years old. He has always been a key training target. It is impossible to come. Cesc Fabregas is Barcelona's favorite Guardiola-like player, and his family background is  Yes, it¡¯s impossible to come. Cristiano Ronaldo is even more impossible. This kid¡¯s family situation is pretty good, so he can¡¯t attract him with money"

    Pei Wei rowed one by one, and he suddenly found that it seemed difficult to recruit future stars in Europe, because the living standards in Europe were relatively high. At least these future superstars in Europe would not be embarrassed in life. In this way, Pei Wei  Wei lost the only thing that could attract these future superstars - money.

    After thinking about this, Pei Wei simply crossed out all the European players on the list, and famous names such as Lahm and Cassano were crossed out one by one.

    While Pei Wei was drawing, his pen stopped on a name.

    Frank Ribery, because Pei Wei happened to be watching 2006 before his rebirth, he was deeply impressed by the French team's right winger, the scar-faced Ribery. It is said that this guy's living conditions were very poor when he was a child.  Not good, I have very low academic qualifications and have been in trouble for a while. I played in the French third division from 2004 to 2004. After a happy season with Metz in Ligue 1, I moved to the Turkish league to play for a while.  In 2005, after transferring to Marseille in 2005, this guy actually entered the national team coach's vision in just one year, and quickly became the biggest discovery of the French national team in the 2006 World Cup.

    Since this guy was very depressed in the first few years of the 21st century, he should be even more depressed now.

    Thinking ofHere, Pei Wei circled Ribery's name heavily.

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    He joined the local youth team and already has a promising future. With the strength and ability of these future superstars, European coaches rarely make mistakes. Toni is a typical late bloomer, and Ballack and Ribery are just exceptions.  There are only exceptions, and there are not many such exceptions. In Pei Wei's impression, there are only two people, Ballack and Ribery.

    African players have also been crossed out one by one. Although Africa is the poorest continent in the world, the world superstars who came out of it were so poor that they didn't even have pants when they were young - but it is precisely because Africa is too backward.  , no one will pay attention to where those future superstars were born or where they spent their childhood - for example, the most famous stars Eto'o, Essien and Drogba, Pei Wei remembers  The only information on them is what happened after they came to Europe. I don¡¯t even know where they were born. How can I find it?

    African countries, especially the football powerhouses, have relatively large land areas. If you want to find a person, it is really like looking for a needle in a haystack. It is not certain whether you can find him or not. Even if you find him, it will cost a lot of money and manpower, let alone someone.  Traveling to war-torn Africa can be life-threatening.

    It would be easy if they could be found. These future superstars in Africa are basically very poor, but they are difficult to find. Once they are spotted by scouts and brought to Europe, it will be difficult to lure them over.  Especially Eto'o, who signed a contract with Real Madrid as soon as he arrived in Europe. With his character, he would not be able to come to China no matter how much money Pei Wei gave him.

    This creates a paradox. When you can lure him, you don¡¯t know where he is, and when you know where he is, you can¡¯t afford it. Pei Wei had to exclude the superstars from Africa one by one.  Lose.

    In his heart, Pei Wei felt a pity. Africa has the largest diamond mine in the world, and players produced in Africa are undoubtedly diamond mines in the eyes of European coaches - but they are really difficult to find.

    After searching for players in Europe and Africa, Pei Wei only found one target, and that was Franck Ribery. Now, he is focusing on South American players.

    In fact, among the three continents with the highest level of football, Pei Wei has the highest expectations in South America.

    First, the average level of South American players can be said to be the highest in the world, especially Brazil and Argentina. They can form several world-class teams to participate in the World Cup. It should be okay to lose one or two superstars.  Question, this will at least make Pei Wei feel less guilty.

    Second, the living standard in South America is far less than that in Europe, but it is better than that in Africa. The same is true in terms of information. Those future South American superstars also report in much more detail about their childhood, at least not like African stars.  My experience before coming to Europe was completely blank.

    The first is Brazil. Brazil is known as the kingdom of football, with countless stars. Although Brazil is the largest country in South America, its economic level is not very high. The players who eventually became world superstars basically did not have very good living conditions when they were children.

    Ronaldinho was ruled out at the beginning. Pei Wei hesitated for a long time on Kak¨¢¡¯s name, and finally reluctantly crossed out the star he liked very much in his previous life.

    Kaka¡¯s family is considered middle-class in Brazil. His father is an engineer and his mother is a teacher. The family environment has been good since he was a child. It is difficult to attract players like this with money.

    For children playing football in South America, if there are no big problems in life, their goal is to go to Europe to play football, and the appeal of the Chinese league to them is almost zero.

    After crossing out Kaka, Pei Wei placed two circles on the names of Adriano and Robinho.

    Both players grew up in slums, especially Adriano. His family is probably as poor as Yang Bailao. He made a living by shining shoes for a while when he was a child. It is said that he was also in contact with drug gangs, and with his  He has a slightly withdrawn personality, but as long as someone treats him well, he will repay him better.

    Although there were many negative factors after becoming famous, Pei Wei believes that even if Ade is a fallen player, few Chinese players can reach his level.  What's more, Pei Wei believes that as long as he guides him well, Ade will only be better than future generations.

    Although the family conditions of the other Robinho were not as miserable as Adelaide's when he was a child, they were not much better. As long as he arranged work for his family and brought their whole family to China, wouldn't this future little Pele be at his fingertips?

    And Diego, Fabiano and other later more famous stars Pei Wei have also been circled. If you can find it, go look for it. If you can't find it, forget it.

    Among Argentinian players, Pei Wei was first known as Messi, who later became Barcelona¡¯s absolute main player.The words were circled.

    As a fan, Pei Wei is very familiar with Messi¡¯s almost legendary experience.

    Entered at the age of 7>: King Maradona's earliest professional team regarded young Messi as Maradona's successor, but the road to genius is always bumpy. When he was 11 years old, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone secretion.  problem development

    Neither the family nor the club could afford the huge cost of treatment, so Messi¡¯s family came to Barcelona, ??Spain. After successfully impressing the heart of Barcelona¡¯s youth coach, Messi received medical help from the club and quickly grew into a star that attracted worldwide attention.

    Pei Wei laughed "hey hey hey", which looked so charming in the silent night sky - Messi's family took the initiative to go to Barcelona for help, if they could lend a helping hand in advance when they couldn't find a way -  ¨D

    Pei Wei completed this seemingly simple but actually very tedious task when the sky turned white. Now, there were only nine names left on the list in front of him.

    Ribery, Adriano, Robinho, Diego, Fabiano, Maicon, Messi, Saviola, Aguero.

    Of course, Pei Wei does not expect to recruit all these nine players. There are also several players among whom Pei Wei does not know where they are now, but as long as a few can come, even if they do not become Chinese nationals in the future, at least Pei Wei does not need to worry about not having them.  Good foreign aid is worried.

    "Let's not go to Italy today! Materazzi can't escape there anyway, let's go to Buenos Aires first!"

    As soon as Wenger got up, Pei Wei burst into the door and said loudly.

    "ah?"

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    Although he didn¡¯t sleep all night, Pei Wei was still in good spirits. However, after noon, Pei Wei began to lose interest.

    Of the three Argentinian players on his list, Pei Wei did not experience any good results with the first two.

    Saviola has now entered the third-line team of River Plate. As a 13-year-old player, being able to enter the third-line team of the 15-year-old age group shows how much the team loves him. Pei Wei excitedly approached River Plate.  At that time, I was rejected directly.

    As for Aguero, Pei Wei found his family in a slum called Villa Itati in Buenos Aires. However, Aguero, who is only eight years old this year, has been recommended by a reporter.  He joined the ** team and became a member of the eighth echelon of the ** team. He is about to be promoted to the seventh echelon. Although Aguero's family's daily income is less than three euros (this is Aguero himself after becoming famous).  ), but the Aguero family, who have already seen good prospects, can no longer be moved by Pei Wei's money offensive.

    It was then that Pei Wei realized how simple and naive his thoughts were.

    In South America, especially Brazil and Argentina, their clubs¡¯ biggest income is the profits from selling players to European teams. In this case, it is impossible for them to let go of any talented child, just like Ah  Although Guero is only eight years old, after he became famous in that neighborhood, he was immediately noticed by reporters and recommended to the club. Unless he can find those future superstars who are only five or six years old, but if he does not have the talent in the streets  Without the pressure of harsh life, without these necessary exercises, can they still reach such heights?

    Pei Wei shook his head. It seemed that Messi didn't need to look for him anymore. He was nine years old and had already played for Newell's Old Boys for two years. If he hadn't been found to have a problem with growth hormone secretion two years later, Barcelona wouldn't have picked him up.  With such a big deal, it seems that if you want to poach Messi, you can only wait until two years later.

    So Pei Wei left a staff member to keep an eye on Messi's situation, and then left Buenos Aires with regrets.

    On the way to the airport, Wenger, who had been silent all this time, spoke up: "Pei, have you had enough of your nonsense? We should go to Italy now, right? We have wasted a whole morning!"

    Wenger didn¡¯t quite understand Pei Wei¡¯s move this morning. It was only because of the excellence of the first few foreign players that he didn¡¯t say much. Now seeing that Pei Wei had spent the whole morning in vain, Wenger felt that it was time for him to speak.

    Pei Wei bit his lip. He felt that he had started to think about things too simply. However, Pei Wei also believed that his plan was not without success. For example, Messi - he really couldn't bring him to China now.  , but two years later when Messi¡¯s family was helpless about the high cost of treatment, as long as he could help their family in advance before they decided to go to Spain, the possibility of success was still high.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go to Rio de Janeiro.¡± After thinking about it for a long time, Pei Wei said to Wenger.

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    The biggest goal of coming to South America, the cooperation of the club, has been achieved, so there is no need to waste time here. If the search for the fifth foreign aid is delayed due to such boring things, it will be called more losses than gains.

    But Pei Wei was the boss. Since he insisted, Wenger couldn¡¯t say anything, so he had to close his mouth and remain silent.

    "Don't worry, professor." Sensing Wenger's dissatisfaction, Pei Wei explained: "It won't take long anyway, just treat it like we went to Rio de Janeiro and finally made it to South America.  Isn¡¯t it a pity to go back like this? Well, when you get to Rio de Janeiro, you can go where you want to go, I¡¯ll let Xiao Wang accompany you, and I¡¯ll do the rest by myself.¡±

    "No need." Wenger smiled and refused: "The security situation in Brazil is not very good. Let's not separate. There is nothing fun anyway, so it doesn't matter if you go."

    "Okay." Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. If there was a grudge between Wenger and Wenger because of this plan that he still didn't know whether it would succeed, then it would really be worth the loss.

    Rio de Janeiro, the former capital of Brazil, is Brazil's second largest city and largest seaport. It is known as the "Carnival Capital." However, it is a pity that the Carnival does not start until mid-to-late February. It seems that this time Pei Wei and  Wenger did not have the opportunity to witness this event.

    But Pei Wei¡¯s goal is not the urban area of ??Rio de Janeiro, but the suburban town of Cruzaro, where the future ¡°King¡± of Inter Milan Adriano lives.

    When Pei Wei and Wenger set foot in the town of Cruzaro, they saw what a "slum" is.

    A large area of ??low self-made houses, most of which are just made of a few pieces of wood. Occasionally, a gust of wind will make a heart-wrenching "sizzling" sound, and the air is filled with an unknown sound.  There is an unpleasant smell, and stagnant water can be seen everywhere in the so-called "streets". Flies have become the happiest creatures in this place. They are flying in the air and making small sounds.

    The local residents couldn¡¯t see any sign of life. The few Brazilians sitting in front of their ¡°homes¡± had blank eyes. Even the taxis that drove into this neighborhood failed to attract anyone¡¯s attention.

    Only the children running and roaring on those narrow "streets", happily kicking "footballs" wrapped in rags, plastics or other unknown objects can make people feel that this is Brazil, the kingdom of football.

    Because the street was too narrow, the taxi could only drive to the entrance of this block and could not drive in. Pei Wei and Wenger could only get out of the car and walked into the block with two staff members.

    The unpleasant smell made Wenger frown: "Pei, why do we come to a place like this Like Brazil, there are slums like this everywhere. Do you want to be a philanthropist?"

    "I came here to find someone." Pei Wei laughed: "One of my staff accidentally discovered a teenager here who has extraordinary potential, and he has not signed with any club yet.  I want to take him to China to play for Yunjia Tianyu in the future.¡±

    "Really? What kind of player is he?" Wenger's curiosity was aroused, and he expected to hear a surprise.

    "Haha, Professor, you probably can't use this player now" Pei Wei said with a smile: "He's just a boy less than fourteen years old But I think he will definitely become a big star in the future.  of!"

    "Oh my God!" Wenger slapped his forehead: "This is Brazil! Any boy may become a big star in the future! Are we running away just for such a boy who is less than fourteen years old?  To come to this ghetto you must be crazy."

    Pei Wei smiled and without explaining, took the lead and walked into the town of Cruzaro. Wenger shook his head and followed in.

    Since we are here, let¡¯s see what Pei Wei¡¯s plans are.  That's what Wenger is thinking now.

    Pei Wei didn't know the specific location of Adriano's house, and the town of Cruzaro was also quite large, but Pei Wei wasn't too worried, because although Adriano was still a member of the Flamengo team  He is an unspectacular player in the youth team, but with his talent and ability, he should be well-known in his hometown - not to mention that he is still a gangster in this area.

    However, Pei Wei did not intend to deal with the adults on the street who did not seem to be kind people. Instead, he directly called an older one from the group of children playing football on the street, because Pei Wei did not know how to deal with them.  Spanish, so after chatting with Wenger for a few words, he handed over the communication task to Wenger.

    "Child, do you know Wright Adriano? He is in his teens and is quite tall."??Wenger said kindly to the Brazilian child.

    "I know him. He is the best football player in our neighborhood." The child nodded and looked at the foreigners curiously: "Do you have anything to do with him?"

    "Can you take us to his home?" Wenger laughed,

    He took out a banknote and said, "Take us there, these ten dollars are yours."

    The child's eyes lit up, and he quickly took the banknotes from Wenger's hand and stuffed them into his arms: "No problem, follow me."

    Looking at the leading child running away, Pei Wei and Wenger smiled at each other and followed closely behind. No matter when, having money will always bring a lot of convenience.

    After walking for a long time in twists and turns, they stopped in front of a simple wooden house similar to other houses. The Brazilian child pointed at the house: "This is Wright's house but  He may not be here at this time, but his mother and father should be at home."

    Pei Wei nodded. Adriano's father was originally a clerk, but when Ad was ten years old, he was innocently shot in a gunfight. Although he survived, he had no money for treatment.  , the bullet has always stayed in Ade's father's head, and he has basically lost the ability to work. His mother is a typical housewife, so now can be said to be the most difficult period for Ade's family.  Young Ade could only earn a little money to support his family by shining shoes. It is said that he also had some connections with some drug dealers.

    Seeing the child leave, Pei Wei signaled Xiao Wang behind him to knock on the door.

    The door opened, and a woman with a vicissitudes of life opened the door. She looked at the few strangers standing in front of the door with confusion, and asked softly: "Well what can I do for you?"

    "Xiao Wang can be sent to Uruguay to work, so he can naturally speak Spanish. Although the official language of Brazil is Portuguese, the two languages ????are very close to each other.

    "Is this the home of Wright Adriano?" Xiao Wang asked with a smile.

    Pei Wei was observing the middle-aged woman from the side. If this woman is Adriano's mother Rosilda, then the current conditions of the Adelaide family are really difficult.

    According to his memory, Rosilda gave birth to Adriano when she was seventeen years old. Adriano is less than fourteen years old this year, which means that Rosilda should be in her early thirties, but now she looks  They are as old as forty or fifty years old, which shows how difficult their life is.

    Hearing that these strangers came to see her son Adriano, Rosilda immediately had a look of panic on her face: "Yesyes, gentlemendid Wright do it again?"  Did something bad happen? Did he steal your wallet? Please don¡¯t tell the police. I will ask him to return the wallet to you when he comes back!¡±

    "No, you misunderstood" Xiao Wang said hurriedly: "We came to find your son to play football with him, please don't misunderstand!"

    Xiao Wang was also worried, fearing that the excited mother would faint from excitement, and the four elders would really be unable to explain clearly.

    Wenger next to him frowned again. He could understand Spanish. From Rosilda's tone, it seemed that the young man named Adriano was not a very good character and had done a lot of sneaky things.  Otherwise, why would his mother think that he had committed a crime as soon as she saw a stranger coming to him?  The quality is evident.

    Thinking of this, Wenger glanced at Pei Wei, his eyes full of confusion.

    Pei Wei noticed Wenger¡¯s eyes and guessed what Wenger was thinking.  He sighed: "When people are poor, they will always do some wrong things This is not their own fault. After all, there are only a few people who can survive the filth This is not their fault.  It¡¯s the fault of their surroundings. I will tell you something about Adriano in the future, and I think you will sympathize with him after listening to it.¡±

    "I don't know much about what you have done these days. I hope to hear your explanation in the future." Wenger nodded and whispered: "It's not just this matter."

    Only then did Rosilda calm down, with a bit of surprise on her face: "Which club are you from? My son Wright is a good boy. It's all because our family is too poor and his father can't  He sometimes makes mistakes when doing thingshis football is the best in this area!"

    The happy Rosilda enthusiastically welcomed the four guests into the house. Although these guests were not very expensively dressed, they were at least relatively wealthy. It was impossible for a typical Brazilian poor family like hers to treat them.  If you are interested in something, the only possibility is that you really want your son to play football. In that case, everything will be different.There is hope for home!

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    Although the situation was not very good and his parents died early, his employer gave him a large pension and also paid for his living and study expenses every month. Therefore, although Pei Wei's childhood lacked some warmth, he still enjoyed a good reputation in the neighborhood.  With the help of the work unit, his life has no problems.

    Although the place where he lives is not a big city, it is just a small town in a county below Yunjia City, but it is still in the city. Although everyone at home did not have much money when he was a child, his life was not bad. How much money did he have at home?  There are some household appliances. After entering Adriano's home today, he really understood what "a house with bare walls" means.

    I won¡¯t go into details about the specific situation. Anyway, as soon as Pei Wei entered Ade¡¯s house, he remembered the lonely elderly people he went to when he was sent to the countryside as an educated youth during the Cultural Revolution.

    A room of less than 30 square meters was separated by some debris and was barely divided into an inner room and an outer room. A middle-aged man who also looked extremely haggard sat up from the bed in the back room, confused.  Look at the strangers Rosilda brought in.

    "This is Almirate Ribeiro, Adriano's father." Rosilda introduced to Pei Wei and the others, then turned to Ribeiro and said: "These guests from China want to invite  Adriano went to play football!¡±

    "Sit down, everyone, sit down quickly." Ribeiro hurriedly got out of bed and greeted Pei Wei and the others: "You are here to see Wright. He went out to shine his shoes. It's almost noon, and he should be back soon.  ¡±

    "Let's introduce it first." Xiao Wang said: "We are the Yunjia Tianyu Club from China's top league. This is Mr. Pei Wei, the chairman of our club, and this is the club's French head coach Mr. Wenger.  ¡­Our scouts saw the performance of Wright Adriano by chance and hope that Adriano can join our club and become a member of the Yunjia Tianyu youth team.¡±

    "But Wright is already a member of the Flamengo youth team." Ribeiro said doubtfully: "We believe in Wright, he will definitely become a big star in the future!"

    Xiao Wang quickly translated Ribeiro¡¯s words to Pei Wei. Pei Wei smiled and said a few words to Xiao Wang.

    Xiao Wang nodded and said to Ribeiro: "With all due respect Adriano doesn't seem to be taken seriously in Flamengo now. In Flamengo's youth team, he is just an ordinary member."  , and did not receive special treatment And as far as we know, Adriano has to walk a long distance every day to reach the training ground of the Flamengo youth team, sometimes because he has to supplement his family income.  And can't go In this case, do you think his growth will not be affected? "

    Both Ribeiro and Rosilda were silent. They knew how hard it was for their sons. The town of Cruzaro was far away from Flamengo's training base, and Adriano couldn't even afford to take a bus.  He had to often wear student clothes to evade faresif he was discovered, he might be beaten by rude drivers and conductorsand the family basically had no income. Ribeiro was hit in the head by a bullet.  Later, he lost his job as a clerk, and Rosilda couldn't do anything. If this continues, no matter how talented Adriano is, he may gradually wear away and fall into mediocrity.

    What worries Ribeiro and Rosilda even more is that there are always some illegal things surrounding Adriano in the slums. When Adriano was seven years old, he saw with his own eyes that a partner was shot because of his involvement in drug trafficking.  He was killed by a bullet, and now many of his friends are inextricably linked to drug trafficking groups. I don¡¯t know when Ade will be implicated by these friends

    At this time, Xiao Wang spoke again: "If Adriano can join our Yunjia Tianyu youth team, then he will have a monthly subsidy of at least five hundred US dollars, and after entering the first team, he will also receive a  A generous contract and we can also offer you both a job at the club, so that Adriano can concentrate on playing football and show his best side in front of everyone."

    Ribeiro and Rosilda were moved by this generous offer, not only because they were able to regain their jobs, but Ade was also able to earn income in advance through his football abilities - at least every Friday compared to what he is doing now.  With Tianpi shoes, you will improve faster if you only train for two days, right?

    "Mr. Ribeiro, the reason you lost your job was because of the fight that innocently involved you a few years ago, right? It is said that the bullet is still lodged in your head We can help you remove the bullet  , we will pay all the expenses." Under Pei Wei's instruction, Xiao Wang once again dropped a bombshell.

    "Gentlemen, we hope to hear Ade's own opinion." After discussing with Rosilda,?, Ribeiro said with difficulty.

    ¡°No problem.¡± Pei Wei smiled and nodded after hearing what Wenger translated in a low voice.

    After sitting for almost half an hour, there were footsteps at the door, and then a voice came in: "Mom, Dad, I'm back!".

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    After seeing so many strangers at home, Ade was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes showed vigilance. Pei Wei could see that it was the look of someone who is often in danger.

    However, if you think of the environment in which Ade grew up, he was surrounded by underworld fights, and you could often see chases between drug dealers and the police. It is not difficult to understand why he is so wary of strangers.

    Rosilda pulled her son over and quickly explained the purpose of Pei Wei and the others' coming. Then she said sincerely: "Son, they don't seem to be bad people. They sincerely want you to play football in their club."  , and they also promised to pay to cure your father's illness and arrange jobs for us But you don't need to consider these. What is best for your future, this is the biggest factor in your decision Our  Although life is difficult, you can still persist. If you feel that it is more beneficial to stay at Flamengo, we will not have any complaints.¡±

    Adriano looked at his mother's kind eyes, and then at his smiling father, and a warm current flowed through his heart.

    Adriano knows how many of his partners have become part of the underworld or directly become drug dealers. Although he has never participated in this aspect, there are always various temptations to let him leave.  Football, if it weren't for the education that my parents had given me, I would have become a gangster or a drug trafficker long ago.

    And in Flamengo, he is not a valued member. In addition to training, the only benefit he can get from playing in the youth team is a lunch In terms of conditions, this Yunjia Tianyu gives  The terms of the offer are really much more generous

    Adriano did not doubt the identity of Pei Wei and the others. You must know that now Ade's family can be said to have nothing, no present, no future Maybe the only hope is that he can kick out, but here he is not valued.  In the Flamengo club, can he really become a big star that is favored by European giants?  There is really no need for the other party to deceive someone who has almost nothing.

    Butdoes China have football?  It seems that I have never seen them in the World Cup, right?  The performance of the South Korean team that often enters the World Cup is not very good. They have never won. Their health is okay, but their skills are simply terrible Can I really grow when I get to that place?  You must know that if you can survive in Brazil, it means that the whole family will no longer have to worry about life.

    ¡°On one side are the short-term benefits that can be seen, and on the other are the possible long-term prospects¡­ It¡¯s really hard for people to decide how to choose.

    "Are you Wright Adriano?" Xiao Wang asked at Pei Wei's signal.

    "Yes." Adriano nodded.

    After introducing the identities of Pei Wei and Wenger, Xiao Wang said to Ade after listening to a few words from Pei Wei: "I think you don't know how much our club can bring to your growth.  Advantages I can tell you now that our club¡¯s training facilities and training methods are completely in accordance with the methods of the five major European league teams. It can be said that they are more advanced than most clubs in Brazil. In Yunjia Tianyu, you  You can feel the training methods of European clubs years in advance, and our club is also very strong Do you know Dunga? "

    Adriano suddenly heard a name that resonated with his ears and nodded quickly. Is there anyone in Brazil who doesn¡¯t know the 1994 World Cup champion captain and World Cup hero Dunga?

    "Now, he is a member of our club. Last year, he signed a four-year contract with us." Xiao Wang said with a smile.

    "Ah, it turns out there were reports last year that Dunga went to a club in Asia after leaving Stuttgart. It turns out it is your club!" Ribeiro, who was listening on the sidelines, exclaimed.

    "Yes, I think at this point, we don't need to lie." Xiao Wang said.

    "Okay, I'll go!" After hearing that Dunga was also in Yunjia Tianyu, Adriano immediately made up his mind.

    Having a generous income is very important for the Adelaide family now. In addition, even a famous star in Brazil like Dunga is also in this club. Are you still afraid that you will not be able to grow?  Even if there isn't an environment like Brazil, it's better to be able to train every day than to work part-time, right?

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Adriano finally nodded in agreement, and Pei Wei laughed happily.

    The first future superstar who can be abducted finally succeeded. This proves that his plan is still very feasible!

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    Wei and Wenger left South America and began to rush to Africa.

    Before leaving South America, Pei Wei kept all Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s staff in South America to handle other matters. After arriving in Europe, Li Qiang¡¯s people would naturally come to assist them.

    And although the general direction of the South American business has been set, there are still many specific matters, such as communicating with the national clubs on some details, taking Recoba to China to observe the situation of the Yunjia Tianyu club, and pay close attention  Messi's situation, helping Adriano's father with treatment and taking the whole family to Chinathe more details, the more troublesome they are.

    Pei Wei knows how to let go and let his subordinates do it. He has always believed that as a leader who manages a large company, he has to let his subordinates carry out the details after pointing out the general direction. If he has to do everything personally, Pei Wei probably won't be able to do it himself.  He would have to die from exhaustion when he was forty. Although he respected Zhuge Liang, he didn't want to end up like Zhuge Liang and die from exhaustion.

    He used to do this when he led Tianyu Group, and he does the same thing now when he leads Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    In the previous life, the Chinese Football Association was not as indifferent as the fans criticized, but they took care of too many things. They were often led by laymen and experts, so how could they manage things well?

    Pei Wei doesn't want to look for other future South American superstars, because although the current conditions of these superstars are not very good, they are not as miserable as Adelaide. As long as life can go on, these stars have enough confidence in their future.  It is impossible for superstars to give up their dream of playing football in Europe and go to Asia, a football desert.

    Being able to find Adelaide Pei Wei is already very satisfying. If he can find Ribery in France this time, Pei Wei's biggest goal will have been achieved.

    After boarding the plane at Rio de Janeiro Airport, their destination was Perugia, Italy.

    Marco Materazzi's situation has not been easy for more than a year. Although his rise from an amateur player to a member of the Serie A team Perugia is enough to make him the envy and jealousy of all amateur players in Italy.  But as Pei Wei, the Chinese who came to see him a year ago, said, Serie A and the amateur league are two absolutely different concepts. Although he was powerful in the amateur league, when it came to Serie A - he had not even been in the Serie A for a long time.  Not as good as the young people playing in the reserve teams of first-level teams.

    In the six months since he moved to Perugia, he has only played once in the league - but when he came on as a substitute and played less than 20 minutes, he received two consecutive yellow cards and was sent off - a habit.  Materazzi, who had lost the rough playing style in the amateur league, could not adapt to the rhythm of Serie A. Some seemingly normal actions in the amateur league were all dangerous fouls in the eyes of Serie A referees.

    It¡¯s no wonder, what is the value of players in amateur leagues?  What is the worth of the stars in Serie A?  If the referees in Serie A use the same standards as those in amateur leagues, then wouldn't all those world-class superstar players be dismissed when they come to Serie A?

    After that nightmare game, Materazzi never played in a game in Perugia again. Even in the reserve team game, he was just a substitute. In the eyes of the coach and teammates, this one  Mi Jiusan's big man has nothing to offer except his height.

    To make matters worse, Castana, the man who discovered him with a keen eye, has also left Perugia. Cosmi, the current head coach of Perugia, has no interest in this tall defender with rough movements and slow turns.  Not very pleasing to the eye.

    But for Materazzi, coming to Perugia was not a complete failure.

    First, he knows the difference between Serie A and amateur competition. This huge gap is enough for him to know how far he is from Serie A's standards.

    Second, in Perugia, he met the love of his life, Daniela, a basketball-playing girl he met in a bar who gave him too much love. Sometimes Materazzi even  I think, this girl is just like her mother, tolerating herself with omnipresent love.

    However, this poor girl seems to be unlucky. She cannot be the main player in basketball. Just like herself, she only scored 43 points in the college entrance examination (this is slightly different from the truth. She actually took the college entrance examination a year later) But  What does it matter?  He loved her and she loved him, that was something they both knew.

    But now there is a problem in front of two men and women who are in sweet love Both of them have little money

    After the death of his mother, Materazzi fell out with his father, the famous football coach Giuseppe Materazzi, very early because he did not accept his stepmother, who was not much older than him, let alone endure it.  As a football coach, my father believes that he has no future in football and is more suitable to go to?Basketball So at a very early age, Materazzi left his home and began to support himself. Although he could not make much money playing in amateur leagues, it was enough to live alone.

    Qi did not care too much about his treatment - even if he cared about his treatment, Materazzi, who had no agent, would not be able to defeat those sly managers - he only received a short-term contract and almost  The lowest salary in Serie A.

    Logically speaking, even if Serie A is the lowest, it should still be much better than the amateur league, but the actual situation is not like this.

    Although there is basically no income in the amateur league, as long as there are games, there will be income, which is still a lot after a year. In Perugia, Materazzi, who cannot play games, can only get the lowest salary in Serie A.  In the past six months, poor Materazzi has almost been unable to make ends meet and has begun to rest on his laurels

    Now Daniela has graduated from high school, but failed to enter college, which means that she can only find a job in a bar or the like, and the girl she loves has decided to move in with him.  Originally, his pitiful salary was enough to support one person, not to mention that there are still two people, and there may be children born in the future

    Daniela fell out with her father because she wanted to be with Materazzi. Although both of them could get support from their families, Materazzi knew that with their stubborn characters,  It is impossible to accept such a gift-this is why Materazzi loves her so much.

    Sometimes Materazzi regrets why he didn't agree to go to China with the Chinese at that time - at least there won't be problems in life like now, right?  But if I had gone to China at that time, I would not have met Daniela

    Materazzi, 22, is now in the most difficult period of his life.

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    "It seems that Materazzi's situation in the past six months has indeed not been very good."

    Pei Wei sighed and put a report on the table. As soon as they got off the plane, Pei Wei and Wenger met Li Qiang and several of his staff who had been in Perugia for a long time. Pei Wei gave instructions when he left Italy last year.  Li Qiang wanted to send someone to pay attention to Materazzi's situation this year. Obviously Li Qiang did a good job and had prepared all relevant information before Pei Wei arrived in Italy.

    "I also watched some game videos of this defender." Wenger said on the side: "The physical condition is indeed good, but he lacks experience. Although he performed very well in the amateur league, he is still a long way from the level of Serie A.  It is normal for him to suffer setbacks when he suddenly jumps from the amateur league to Serie A, the best league in the world. Moreover, he is already twenty-two years old and has passed the age where he can make rapid progress. He needs to adapt again.  Of course it is very difficult but I heard from your investigation report that he has worked very hard in the past six months, which is very commendable. Maybe he will become a late bloomer."

    "Today is Monday, right? It should be a rest day for the Serie A team. We will go find him in the afternoon." Pei Wei stood up: "Tell me his current address."

    In the afternoon, outside Materazzi¡¯s home, Pei Wei knocked on the door of this small apartment.

    When Materazzi opened the door, he certainly didn¡¯t know that today¡¯s visitor would change his future destiny. As for whether it was good or bad, no one can tell now.

    "Marco, are you not having a good time in Perugia?" Pei Wei looked around at Materazzi's small apartment, less than 40 square meters, with basically no furniture and even a TV.: Now Matt  Lucky's embarrassment can be imagined.

    "Yes, sir."

    When Pei Wei said this just now, there was no pity, sympathy or gloating in his tone. He asked like an ordinary friend coming to see Materazzi. This made Materazzi with a fiery personality not feel uncomfortable at all.  Comfortable.

    "I think what you said a year ago was right." Materazzi let Pei Wei and Wenger in and let them sit on the bed, because there was not even a decent chair in this house: "In Peru  "I can't play at all. I was too naive a year ago."

    "This year our team has reached the top league in China - with an undefeated record." Pei Wei sat down: "At the same time, we also won the Chinese Football Association Cup and can participate in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup.  Your compatriot Luca Toni performed well. As the main player, he played almost all the games and scored ten goals in the league. "

    "Really? Congratulations to him then." Materazzi felt quite uncomfortable hearing this. He was also unknown. Tony has now played in a regular professional game and will soon play in a continental Cup Winners' Cup.  ??But he sat on the bench for half a year.

    "Marco, last year's promise is still valid. Are you willing to join my team?"

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    Pei Wei asked suddenly, foreboding.

    Materazzi was stunned for a moment. He thought that Pei Wei came to him now to recruit him. But the situation now is different from last year. Last year, he didn't belong to him and he could leave whenever he wanted. But now he has become Pei Wei.  Although the players in Rugia want to leave this place where they can't play games, can they leave so easily now?

    Thinking of this, Materazzi hesitated and decided to tell the truth: "But sir, now that I have become a contracted player in Perugia, I don't think they will let me go easilyif they ask for a huge transfer fee  ¡­Do you still want to invite me to your team?¡±

    Hearing Materazzi¡¯s words, Pei Wei laughed and felt a little more favorable towards Materazzi, the villain on the court: ¡°I think this shouldn¡¯t be a problem, Li Qiang.¡±

    Hearing Pei Wei's cry, Li Qiang stepped forward and handed a piece of material in his hand to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei flipped through the material in his hand: "Marco, I want to tell you something Last summer, your contract with Perugia had a big loophole This contract only gave you a negligible salary.  , there is no limit on the number of appearances, and there are no regulations on appearance bonuses In other words, this is a very bad, unfair, and completely exploitative contract This  Gao Qi is simply a vampire.¡±

    Materazzi blushed. He was in a hurry to sign the contract and didn't think much about it. Later he learned how unfair the contract was, but now that he had signed it, there was no change.

    "I almost know it now But I have signed the contract, which proves that this contract is valid and protected by law Even if I want to get rid of this contract, it is impossible."

    "I don't think you need to think about this issue. We will do everything." Pei Wei smiled slightly: "I just want to get an answer now, that is, if there are no problems with Perugia, we and Perugia  We have communicated and they agreed to let you goare you willing to come and play for my club?"

    "This" Materazzi said hesitantly: "Of course I am happy to play in your teambut"

    After hesitating for a while, Materazzi finally made up his mind: "I have a girlfriend now, I love her very much, and I want to marry her But I still don't know if she is willing to go to China  "Knowing that she was ready to leave her home and move into this little apartment to be with me God, I couldn't be separated from her for that long."

    Pei Wei, Wenger and Li Qiang all laughed at the same time.

    "Marco, I really can't see that you are still a person who would rather sacrifice your future for love." Pei Wei said jokingly, and soon he said seriously to Materazzi: "Let's put it this way, regarding your situation,  We have been paying close attention, so we know that you have not been doing well in the past six months. Is your girlfriend named Daniela? She doesn't seem to have a job Are you planning to marry in a small house like this?  Is this girl who is so important to you a wife? If you join my team, I think your income will be enough to support your wife and future children I can even arrange a marriage for your wife in the club.  How¡¯s the job? The conditions are good, right?¡±

    "I want to discuss it with Daniella." After thinking about it for a long time, Materazzi said flatly.

    "No problem." Pei Wei stood up and handed Materazzi a note: "I'll give you two days. Once you two have discussed it, you can make this call, and then we will contact Perugia  Start negotiations."

    After leaving Materazzi's house, Li Qiang couldn't help but laugh: "I didn't expect that this guy Materazzi, who is tall and thick and plays football fiercely, would care so much about his girlfriend  He doesn¡¯t look very presentable, but he¡¯s actually a carver.¡±

    Wenger also laughed: "You can't say that the young man looks quite handsome but it is rare for a guy of his size to have such a delicate mind."

    Pei Wei did not smile, but said leisurely: "Some people are like villains on the court, but they are like gentlemen off the court So we cannot use the performance on the court to measure a person's quality  Maradona is an angel on the court, but a devil off the court Materazzi, you will find in the future, he is hated by countless people on the court, but off the court, he is a more 'gentleman' than many  The so-called player has more friends and is even more popular"

    The next day Pei Wei received a call from Materazzi: "Sir, Daniela and I have discussed it, and we both agreed that coming to your club and accepting a new kind of football seems to be a good choice.  ?? 

    Pei Wei smiled happily

    : "Very good, Marco, I can assure you that this time in China will be an experience you will never forget Let us carry out the negotiations with Perugia. After the negotiations are completed, we will give you  A treatment that satisfies you.¡±

    Materazzi put down the phone, looked at Daniela beside him, and smiled softly: "Daniela, we are going to a country thousands of miles away from our country soon This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Taking risks, we don¡¯t know what the outcome will be Even so, are you still willing to go with me? "

    Daniella looked at the most important man in her life for whom she had left her family, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matteras long as the people there don't let me braid my hair when I'm in Chinait doesn't matter how difficult it is.  Will it be more difficult than now?"

    Gao Qi, the chairman of Perugia, is a typical speculator, also known as a "profiteer" as the saying goes. Pei Wei has many ways to deal with such people.

    After vaguely pointing out that he had mastered all the details of Materazzi's contract, Gao Qi, an old and cunning guy, immediately knew what Pei Wei and the others were thinking. After considering the team's reputation, Gao Qi  Qi immediately started negotiations with Pei Wei with a smile on his face.

    You know, the contract signed by Perugia and Materazzi is completely an unequal treaty. That is to say, Materazzi, a rookie, signed it in a hurry under the temptation of eager to join a Serie A team.  This contract has caused problems in his life. If the details of this contract are exposed, after knowing how Perugia treats a player, apart from anything else, the interference of the players union alone will be enough for Perugia to drink.  Not to mention that any player in the future will have to consider whether he will be fooled when negotiating with Perugia.

    ¡° In this case, after Perugia¡¯s reputation among players is ruined in the future, they will lose the favorable conditions to attract balloon stars and train rookies. For a small team like Perugia, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous.

    After taking the initiative, Yunjia Tianyu's negotiators pushed forward step by step at the negotiation table. Perugia could only make concessions repeatedly. In the end, when the contract was signed, Yunjia Tianyu only spent 200,000 US dollars.  The price was paid for the future world champion team member.

    Pei Wei is still not satisfied with this. If Perugia hadn't contacted Materazzi first last year, Yunjia Tianyu could have saved the US$200,000.

    "There has never been a Serie A player with a transfer value of only 200,000 US dollars! Pei, you are too cruel!" After the negotiation, Gao Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead and complained.

    "But Gao Qi, you must know that you didn't spend a penny when you signed the contract with him last year!" Pei Wei also complained: "You were only three days ahead of us, and you made two hundred thousand dollars in vain This  Where can I find good business?¡±

    Two equally cunning people looked at each other and suddenly laughed at the same time.

    Gao Qi patted Pei Wei on the shoulder: "Pei, I think our clubs should have more exchanges in the future We are very happy to find an ally in the East!"

    "What an honor!" Pei Wei also hugged Lao Gaoqi affectionately: "Our club has just started, and it is a good opportunity to learn from the Serie A team!"

    The negotiators of the two clubs parted ways in a friendly but hypocritical atmosphere, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s fifth foreign aid has finally been decided.

    After the negotiations with Perugia ended, Pei Wei and his party stayed in Europe for another three days.

    Within these three days, Yunjia Tianyu Club and Materazzi negotiated a contract. The contract was signed for three years, and the annual salary was the same as Tony's, the same $60,000. Materazzi was quite satisfied with this annual salary, which was better than that of Perugia.  The salary given was three times more, and he was even happier when he heard that prices in China were very cheap.

    After negotiating Materazzi's contract, Pei Wei even made a special trip to France to find Ribery, and he really found him in the third-tier team of French C team Boulogne. Now his face is already there.  Ribery had a scar, but the result made Pei Wei very discouraged. The 13-year-old Ribery was very stubborn. Although his current life is not very good, he is not willing to go to China, but hopes to  Being able to find a place in the French league, it was useless no matter how much Pei Wei talked about it, he had to go back in frustration.

    Seeing that nothing happened, Pei Wei and Wenger took Materazzi and his wife on the road back home.

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    interest.

    Pei Wei stayed in South America and Europe for almost half a month. During this half month, he and Wenger were running around, and there was no way for him to know the domestic football situation in those places.  The Internet these days is far less developed than in the 21st century In short, Pei Wei only found out about the news ten days ago.

    There has been a small change in the four proposals of the Chinese Football Association. The announcement that five foreign players can be used, but only three can play at the same time and foreign goalkeepers cannot be used, has been opposed by some clubs. Of course, these  The clubs all use foreign goalkeepers as their main goalkeepers.

    A good goalkeeper is worth half the team. This is a truth that anyone who knows a little bit about football knows. Especially now that there are not many excellent goalkeepers in China, many clubs are using foreign goalkeepers.  , although it is expensive, the effect is really good.

    Now that the Football Association has suddenly announced such a rule, these clubs will suffer greater losses - although three foreign players are still allowed to play, without the foreign goalkeeper, there will definitely be many more loopholes in defense.

    For example, you can only choose one between a good goalkeeper and a good defender, so who would you choose?  I think most knowledgeable coaches will choose goalkeepers. After all, goalkeepers and defenders of similar levels have a huge difference in their roles on the field.

    Especially Shanghai Shenhua, which is going to participate in the Asian Club Cup this year, strongly expressed dissatisfaction. Their president Yu even said angrily that if the Football Association insists on doing this, they will choose to give up their qualifications for this year's Asian Club Cup!

    Many clubs are dissatisfied with the fact that five foreign players are allowed but can only meet three regulations. It originally cost a lot of money to introduce these foreign players, but as a result, 40% of them cannot play. Isn't this a waste of money?  Even if it can be adjusted, it is still a waste. Isn't this bullying those clubs with weaker financial resources?

    After receiving feedback on these situations, the Football Association held an emergency meeting. After consultation, a compromise was made. Foreign goalkeepers were also not allowed to be used, but the number of foreign players who could play at the same time was increased to four, so that those who use  Clubs with foreign goalkeepers will not drop too much in terms of team strength.

    After compromising in this regard, the Football Association has become extremely tough on the formation of the youth echelon. There must be three well-established echelons under the name of the club to qualify for the A-League (this includes the two levels AB).  Otherwise, they will be automatically disqualified and will be replaced by the next level team in turn.

    And the reasons given by the Football Association are sufficient. This is the perfect implementation of Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory that "football should start from childhood". Does your club have any questions about this theory?

    In the face of the big hat, the clubs that had already received sweetness in foreign aid retreated. Except for clubs such as Dalian, Liaoning, Qingdao and Shandong, whose echelon construction has always been quite complete, other clubs began to jump up and down across the country.  Looking for a football school to join is a great time.

    Fortunately, the prosperity of the league in the past two years has led to the development of football schools, and the old foundations of these clubs converted from former professional teams are still there. Basically, no club has lost the qualification to participate in the league due to this reason. Although  The level of those echelons is somewhat mixed, but at any rate they are still well-organized and have everything they need.

    It should be said that the investment in the youth echelon is not large, and it is not worth a fraction of the investment in the first team. However, there was no great need to build the echelon in the past, so these clubs can save what they can.  Now that it has become a hard target, the club has to reluctantly build a relatively complete echelon.

    When Pei Wei learned the news, he just sighed. Sometimes things in China really need some administrative means to force the implementation of trials, but the key is whether the forced implementation is correct or incorrect. After a few years, the echelon construction  If the results are achieved, then they will do it with a more enthusiastic attitude without using coercive means.

    As for the number of foreign players that can play increased to four, this is definitely a good thing for Pei Wei. Originally, these five foreign players have their own characteristics and have a headache in terms of which foreign players can play in different positions. Now that one more foreign player can be added,  Wenger will have a lot less trouble.

    Having secured the foreign aid, now we have to work on the internal aid.

    Last year, Yunjia Tianyu was able to dominate the A-B with their main lineup so strong. It¡¯s no wonder that the three foreign players are all superstars and future superstars. Even if Tony and Ballack are not as good as they will be in the future,  The level is definitely higher than that of the average main players of the Chinese national team. In addition, Sun Chenghai, Nie Fei, and Zhu Guosheng are all first-level National Olympic players. Ai Lin, Yi Xiaofeng, Xiao Fei, and later Wu Jiang are also all  ?With good strength, and Feng Gang as a veteran international player, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main lineup is definitely top-tier A.

    But the substitute lineup Yunjia Tianyu is relatively shabby. It¡¯s no wonder. It turns out that

    The stronger players in the team have gone to other places, and what remains is not the young players, but the strength of the second-division team. In just two years, Pei Wei was able to deceive and deceive a main force at the forefront of the A-A team.  The lineup is a blessing because he knows the future.

    As for the substitutes, Pei Wei doesn¡¯t have that much energy to recruit relatively strong players, and he can¡¯t let those future superstars serve as substitutes. Wouldn¡¯t that delay their growth?

    In other words, only a few players such as Wan Peng, Meng Xiaojun, and Wang Yingjie have the ability to serve as substitutes, and the others are basically just make-up. Such a lineup is fine in A-B, but in A-A, where the competition is more fierce, it is a big problem.

    After the introduction of Materazzi and Recoba (although Recoba has not officially signed a contract with Recoba, Recoba has been observing the Yunjia Tianyu Club for some time and is very satisfied with the Yunjia Tianyu hardware facilities. Now  Waiting to negotiate with the national team in February), Yunjia Tianyu's main lineup has definitely improved to a higher level, but the problem of weak substitutes has not been improved in any way.

    Pei Wei focuses on the Mesozoic generation substitute players in various A-level clubs. These players are basically in their playing years. They have basically come out of the training of professional teams in the past, and their skills are very good.  The foundation is relatively solid, and they will not complain if they come as substitutes as they were originally. Although there are not many such players, a few are enough to make the bench extremely full.

    In addition, there are some older players who are no longer the main players in their original clubs. Pei Wei hopes that their experience can bring stability to the team.

    This action has not yet started, but Pei Wei encountered a poaching incident.

    "Pei Wei haha, I'm Lao Zhou. We really want to thank you last year. How about treating you to a meal when I have the chance?" Lao Zhou, the boss of Wuhan Yazhi, dialed Pei Wei's phone number one early morning.  Telephone.

    To say that Wuhan Yazhi really has to thank Pei Wei¡¯s Yunjia Tianyu. It was Yunjia Tianyu that continuously blocked the Guangzhou and Shenzhen teams in the second half of last season, allowing the three teams to compete for the last promotion spot.  Wuhan Yazhi, who was originally the least optimistic among the teams, unexpectedly successfully broke into Class A with a five-point advantage.

    "There is no need to thank me for anything." Pei Wei said lightly: "I didn't let you go, nor did I let Guangzhou and Shenzhen go It's that simple."

    "No, this is your opinion, but in my opinion, brother, you have done us a great favor by not letting them go!" Lao Zhou said on the phone: "I must thank you very much! I am now in  Yunjia, I¡¯ve booked a table of wine at your Yunjia restaurant, how about you, will you give me this face?¡±

    "You came to Yunjia?" Pei Wei was surprised for a moment, and then he understood.

    "It's just to thank myself. I'm afraid the boss, Lao Zhou, won't come to Yunjia to thank me in person. It's probably because of something."

    "Okay." After thinking for a while, Pei Wei agreed: "Yunjia Hotel, right? I'll go there directly at noon."

    Pei Wei didn¡¯t bring anyone with him. It seemed that Lao Zhou came alone. He was hanging out in the world of football. Both Lao Zhou and Pei Wei knew that the less people knew about such a meeting, the better.

    After the waiter brought all the dishes, Lao Zhou waved the waiter out and told him, "Don't come in unless you have special requests."

    Pei Wei has been watching Lao Zhou busy there alone. After the waiter closed the door, Lao Zhou took matters into his own hands and poured wine into the cup in front of Pei Wei: "Today we two brothers are going to stay drunk until they get home!"

    "It's easy to talk about drinking." Pei Wei smiled: "But brother, you came to Yunjia from Wuhan in person, not just to treat me to this meal, right?"

    "What are you talking about?" Lao Zhou's eyes widened: "Why, I can't treat you to dinner if I have nothing to do? Tell you, just the favor you received last year It's your business whether you admit it or not, but whether I feel grateful or not is up to me.  - Don¡¯t you believe in my sincerity?¡±

    "I can trust my brother's sincerity." Pei Wei smiled: "It's just that I'm not a very good drinker I get drunk as soon as I drink, I fall down as soon as I get drunk, and I say whatever I say when I'm drunk.  I don¡¯t remember, and we can¡¯t talk about anything If I have anything to say, I¡¯d better say it before I raise my glass, so that I don¡¯t get drunk and get into trouble.¡±

    Lao Zhou stared at him for a long time and suddenly laughed.

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    He laughed so hard that he couldn't even breathe: "Do you know this will make your negotiating opponent very unhappy?"

    "It's very simple, because you are the one who wants to negotiate with me now." Pei Wei also laughed: "It's right for me to take the initiative."

    "Okay, okay, you are good." Lao Zhou shook his head: "I came to you this time to ask you to support me, brother The Wuhan team is pretty good, but it's not good enough to play in Class A and Class B.  Our coaching staff has sent people out to find foreign aid. As for domestic aid, I¡¯m here to ask for help!¡±

    "I guess this is the case." Pei Wei nodded: "But your Wuhan team is not bad. Chai Sheng, Zhang Bing, Yu Jie, Yan Yi, Wang Chuanhong, Jiang Bin your main lineup is basically  He is a former national football player or a former member of the Olympic team. Is there anyone on my team that you like? The ugly thing is, my main force will not move, and I don¡¯t think you like the substitutes. "

    While talking about Pei Wei, he thought to himself that historically, the reason why the Wuhan team did not perform well in League B this year was because the former Wei Huanyu team (later Chongqing Huanyu team) in League B>||  With the addition of these six international-level players, the Qianwei team rushed to the A-A team in one fell swoop, and then moved to Chongqing as a whole. This also made people originally thought that Qianwei would settle in Wuhan. How can it be said that Hubei also has an A-A team?  The Wuhan Football Association was very angry, which led to the reason why the Wuhan team could lose to any team, but could not lose to Chongqing. Every time they met, they would fight with a bayonet and see red.

    But now history has changed. The Wuhan team rushed to the A-A two years in advance, so it would not transfer six main players. This is related to the fact that the Wuhan team still rushed to the A-A and avoided relegation even though its strength was greatly reduced.  Judging from the success, it should not be a big problem for the current Wuhan team to gain a foothold in Class A, let alone a shortage of personnel. Why does Lao Zhou still come to find him?

    "Oh, it's difficult for me too." Lao Zhou shook his head and took a sip of wine: "Chai Sheng, you also know that there is a problem whether a person with physical difficulties can pass the physical test. If he can't pass the first six rounds,  , then our offensive firepower will be missing a large part. A few days ago, Wang Lichun was injured again. The remaining two forwards, old and young, are not worthy at the critical moment. As for the rear, Yu Jie  He is in good shape now. Jiang Bin was injured for most of last year and I don¡¯t know how he will be in this year¡¯s midfield. It¡¯s just this front and back thing that makes me think about it"

    Pei Wei sighed in his heart, knowing that today's matter would not be trivial.

    ¡°Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. You have to speak up first if you want someone, and you have to discuss whether it¡¯s done or not, right?¡±

    "Yi Xiaofeng, Feng Gang." Old Zhou looked into Pei Wei's eyes and said two names from between his teeth: "I want these two. The price is negotiable. You can ask for anything below two million."

    Pei Wei looked at Lao Zhou intently, and suddenly lay back: "Brother, you are really good at joking Haha, two million, these two people who want to buy me away? Don't tell me whether I am willing to sell, even if I want to  Sell ??it, the price of two million is a bit shabby, right?¡±

    "Am I joking?" Lao Zhou sighed: "I also know that this request is a bit excessive, but there is really no way. I don't want to go back to A-A again."

    "Do you know what the status of these two people is in our team?" Pei Wei said sarcastically: "One scored: + in League B last season. Even if I am willing to sell, you think you can buy me for just two million.  Yunjia Tianyu is the two pillars, one in front and one in the back?"

    "Last year when Feng just came to your team, I only asked for 200,000, and when Yi Xiaofeng came from Foshan, you only paid 150,000 Now it's almost ten times more. My price is very sincere."

    "Last year was last year, and this year is this year." Pei Wei lit up a cigarette and said slowly: "Can the price last year be compared with this year? Last year, Guangdong Hongda bought two main players of the national team who were in their prime.  It cost 650,000 yuan. You want him to try to buy two more this year? Even if the price is five times higher, he can¡¯t even buy it! Old Zhou, even if I am willing to sell it, I only sold the two pillars for 2 million  If you spread the word, you won¡¯t be laughed to death?¡±

    When Lao Zhou was about to speak, Pei Wei spoke again.

    "What's more, do you know how difficult it is to find solid defenders and forwards who can score goals? Even if I sell to you, where will I go to fill the gaps in these two positions? Then I will take your two  It¡¯s too late for me to cry! Do you know how much I plan to invest this year? The two new foreign aids I found some time ago are more than this!¡±

    "Aren't your two foreign players just one forward and one defender? Haven't you already filled this gap?" Lao Zhou said with a smile.

    "How did you know?" Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then a blade-like light suddenly appeared in his eyes.

    The fact that I went to South America and Europe to find foreign aid was very secretive, and it was announced before the Football Association.?You can use five foreign aids to find it. If even Lao Zhou knows

    Then doesn¡¯t everyone else know about it?  When the time comes, Lu, who knows Xu, will also be involved in it?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei couldn't help but become furious, and his eyes became even sharper.

    Who in the world leaked this incident?  There are not many people involved in this matter. Except for the four of them from South America, Xiao Wang, and Li Qiang and others from Europe, only Wenger and Xiao Zhao know about it. It should be impossible for Wenger, because he doesn¡¯t know other Chinese people.  Could it be that Xiao Zhao, his secretary who had been with him for several years, leaked the information?  With Xiao Zhao's level of caution, it shouldn't have been accidentally leaked. Could it be that Xiao Zhao is the legendary Wu Jian?

    Pei Wei¡¯s mind immediately began to work rapidly.

    Even though Lao Zhou had been traveling all over the country for so many years, he had been through all kinds of storms and waves. Under Pei Wei's gaze, he could only lower his head and force him forward. He said with a smile: "Who else Su Mei That day she  She accidentally mentioned it to me on the phone You have to thank me for this. His father asked me many times, and I even hid the news that she was in Yunjia from telling his father I want to  What a risk!¡±

    Pei Wei was stunned. He never expected that it was Su Mei who told Lao Zhou. Indeed, one day after he arrived in Europe, Su Mei called his mobile phone. At that time, he said that he was in South America to help his boss select foreign players.  It seems that the foreign aid candidates have also been revealed.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei's expression softened. Since Lao Zhou knew it from Su Mei, it means that he had obtained the inside information of the Football Association from Xu in advance and others did not know it, so it would be much easier to handle.

    But Pei Wei immediately started to hate himself again. Was he the one who leaked the secret after a long time?  What's going on? Su Mei called me and just said she was looking for foreign aid. Why did she mention the specific situation? This is Su Mei too. Why is everything spread to the outside world?

    "Old Zhou, brother, I will open the sky and speak frankly today." Pei Wei sighed: "My team played very well last year, but that was because my main lineup was strong enough - I think this should be fine.  Objection?"

    Lao Zhou nodded. This is a recognized fact. Among the best lineups of last year's A-B>| which were selected by the private sector (the reason why it is private is because the Football Association only has the best lineup of A-A. A-B does not have this selection, it's just  The major football media conducted their own selection) Yunjia Tianyu occupied six seats, namely Yi Xiaofeng, Tony, Nie Fei, Ballack, Feng Gang and Sun Chenghai. Among them, Dunga only played less than half  He was not selected for this season's games. In fact, based on Dunga's performance in all the games he played in the second half of the season, it was more than enough to be included in the best team.

    "However, although our main lineup is strong, the substitutes are a lot weaker. Moreover, A and A B are two different concepts after all. Those who can make all the difference in A B may not be as good in A Although my main lineup  Strong ability, but as a newly promoted team, there are not many good players - if I sell the main players for money, then what's the point of waiting for me to return to Class B? "

    "But I have no choice. We have just entered Class A, and we are not familiar with the place. Who else can I turn to besides you?" Lao Zhou's words already had a pleading tone: "Just treat me as a brother."  If I owe you another favor, just agree Besides, I will help you hide the fact that Su Mei is hiding in Yunjia."

    "I wish you could tell her father to lure her back. You don't know how difficult this young lady is to take care of" Pei Wei glared at him and sighed: "Okay but I have a condition."

    "Say it, no problem, as long as I can do it, I can say anything."

    "Yi Xiaofeng and Feng Gang, I only want you 1.5 million, but you can't give them too low wages, otherwise they won't join your team." Pei Wei warned: "But, I  The two people on your teamdon¡¯t worry, they are not your absolute main force.¡±

    "Which two do you want?" Lao Zhou asked worriedly.

    "I want Jiang Bin. Now I am short of a qualified substitute in the defense. Since Feng Gang has gone to your place, I think there is no room for him at center back, right? Why not come to my place? You are playing as a substitute anyway, so don't be afraid.  He is not in good condition." Pei Wei thought about it and said: "The other one is your old captain Zheng Qingao, who plays in the midfield. Now your main midfielder is Zhang Bing. I need an experienced senior forward.  Come and take my Nie Fei with you."

    "You really don't suffer any losses at all. I spent 1.5 million to poach you two and I still have to make up for you two. Although they may not be the main force, they are qualified as substitutes Forget it, forget it, I  I promise you. Now that you are short of substitutes and I am short of main players, we can complement each other." Lao Zhou raised his cup and said, "Here, cheers to our successful cooperation!"

    "Ding" sound, two cupsThe children bumped into each other.

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 135 King Biao was born in advance

    Wenger suddenly stood up and asked with an angry look on his face.

    After hearing the news that Pei Wei told him, Wenger was immediately furious. He was originally angry that Pei Wei had been tossing in South America and Europe for so long and only got a teenage Adriano in addition to the two foreign players.  I couldn't understand it. Seeing that Recoba and Materazzi were indeed urgently needed players for the team, I didn't continue to ask Pei Wei about his intentions. Now he actually sold two of the team's main players without his consent.  How can you make the professor who has always insisted on making his own decisions on player transfers angry?

    "This hasn't been decided yet. I'm here to discuss it with you"

    Before Pei Wei could finish his words, he was interrupted by Wenger: "You have already decided in private, isn't discussing it with me just a formality? It doesn't matter to Feng Gang. Anyway, if four foreign players can be brought on, Materazzi can take care of his shortcomings."  , and you also exchanged for an experienced substitute, I understand thisbut what about Yi Xiaofeng? I have never heard of a newly promoted team selling last season's top scorer as soon as they were promoted!  Don't you want the team to score? Tony's strengths lie in aerial skills and ball-playing. He is not an effective scorer. With only four foreign players available, Dunga, Materazzi and Ballack cannot move.  Yes, Recoba can only take turns playing with Tony. Aylin's best position is on the wing. Although Wanpeng can play center, he is still young and does not have as stable a goal-scoring ability as Yi Xiaofeng  "

    The more Wenger talked, the more angry he became. He knew why Pei Wei agreed to Wuhan Yazhi's transfer request. After Materazzi was able to play, Feng Gang's position was not so stable in the first place, not to mention that he could exchange for someone who was just a little bit stronger.  As a qualified substitute, Zheng Qingao can also supplement Yunjia Tianyu's bench thickness. From this aspect, Yunjia Tianyu's business does not suffer, but the loss of Yi Xiaofeng's departure on the forward line is difficult to make up for.

    "Professor, can you just listen to me?" Pei Wei sighed: "It's my fault for not discussing it with you in advance, but we did not suffer a loss in this transaction, and I have also prepared a candidate to replace Yi Xiaofeng.  I'm about to discuss it with you now Lao Zhouqiu came to my place, didn't I have time to discuss it with you? Well, I promise this won't happen in the future, okay?"

    Seeing Pei Wei apologize to himself, Wenger's anger subsided a lot. Mainly because Pei Wei's words "a substitute has been found" made him tempted: "Who is the substitute? You must know my requirements for this position.  It¡¯s very high. You need to have strong scoring ability, a certain amount of speed, and you also need to be able to cooperate with your teammates I don¡¯t think there are many forwards like this in China, right?¡±

    Pei Wei laughed: "The main forward of the Chinese national team, Hao Dong, who scored goals against several strong European and American teams last year How about this forward? He should be able to fill the gap of Yi Xiaofeng, right?"

    "It's him" Wenger nodded suddenly, and then suddenly frowned: "But can he join a newly promoted team? Also, can he quickly integrate into my tactical system?"

    "Whether you can integrate into the tactical system seems to be your business, right?" Pei Wei said in surprise: "Whether you can come or not is my business. Anyway, we all perform our duties. If I don't interfere with you, don't interfere with me okay?  ?¡±

    "Okay!" Wenger said fiercely.

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    In fact, Pei Wei has already had the idea of ????digging Dong Dong, who is not particularly good in the league at this stage, but is well-deserved as China's number one striker in the national team in the future. He knew that he was very hopeful of transferring to Uruguay Penarol last year.  Hao Dong was filled with anger because the transfer failed, and he certainly had no complaints against the People's Liberation Army. This is why he stayed in the People's Liberation Army this year to help the team avoid relegation and never looked back the following year.  The reason for the transfer to Dalian team is that if we try to dig him now, the possibility of success is still very high.

    Moreover, Pei Wei also really wants the forward Hao Dong to appear in European competitions in his prime. If Hao Dong can be transferred, under Wenger's training, he will definitely be better than him in history.  To be even better, when he appears on the European stage in a year or two, European teams will have a clearer understanding of the abilities of Chinese players.

    Pei Wei had already had this idea before going to Europe, so he specially arranged for the staff of Yunjia Tianyu to handle this matter. From the feedback he received after returning, Hao Dong himself was already very excited, but he still  There are some concerns, and the specific situation requires Pei Wei to continue working.

    It was precisely because he was preparing to introduce Hao Dong as the main scorer that Pei Wei agreed to Lao Zhou's transfer request. After all, although Yi Xiaofeng was the top scorer in the team last season, he was in Class B after all, which is completely different from Class A.  Two different concepts, Pei Wei can't put his money on a player who has never played in Class A in history.

    Building?It's different. Although he didn't score many goals in the league before moving to Dalian, his performance in the national team is obvious to all. The situation of insiders in foreign wars and outsiders in civil wars is more due to the ability of the People's Liberation Army.

    There was not much support, and most of the time he could only fight alone. After the transfer, with the strong midfield firepower support of the Dalian team, Hao Dong won two consecutive top scorers in one breath and came back after a one-year suspension.  Later, he won another Golden Boot, and his 18-league scoring record in the 1998 season was not broken until the Chinese Super League era.

    Being able to introduce Dong is a good thing for Yunjia Tianyu. First, being able to have this absolute main force of the national team when he competes in the A-League for the first time is both technical and tactical as well as popular.  It will bring great benefits to Yunjia Tianyu.  Second, Hao Dong can definitely reach a higher level under the guidance of Wenger, a world-class coach, which will be very beneficial to him personally and to the Chinese national team.  Third, Pei Wei is ready to let Dong transfer to the European League at the right time, and with the connections that Yunjia Tianyu's European branch has in Europe, Dong is much more likely to gain a foothold there.

    These three reasons alone are enough for Pei Wei to be determined to win Hao Dong.

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    The meeting with Dong was a success, and the good results Yunjia Tianyu has achieved in recent years have also given Yunjia Tianyu the capital to attract good players, especially in a country where the Brazilian national team captain Dunga also plays for Yunjia Tianyu.  This fact is enough to make most Chinese teams yearn for Yunjia Tianyu.

    In the end, what impressed Dong was nothing more than the following points. First, although Yunjia Tianyu was a newly promoted team in the league, their good performance in Class A B proved that they definitely have the strength to gain a foothold in Class A; second, Yunjia Tianyu was a newly promoted team in the league.  Jia Tianyu has decided to participate in this season's Asian Cup Winners' Cup. Being able to play in Asian-level competitions also gives national team members like Hao Dong a good stage to perform; thirdly, Pei Wei promised that in the future  If there is a foreign club that is very sincere and wants to invite Hao Dong to develop abroad like Penarol of Uruguay last year, Yunjia Tianyu will never make it difficult for Hao Dong because of his performance and transfer fee, and will firmly support Hao Dong going abroad.  kick the ball.

    The third point is also the most attractive to Hao Dong. He is very arrogant and eager to show his strength in high-level foreign leagues. Compared with this condition, the generous salary provided by Yunjia Tianyu is secondary.  .

    After finishing the building, the next step is how to negotiate with the People's Liberation Army.

    As the backbone of the PLA's forward line, although Hao Dong's goals in the first two seasons were not many, even equal to another forward Hu Yunfeng, everyone knows the importance of Hao Dong. Last season, the PLA's  The team is in danger of relegation, and it is unlikely that Hao Dong will be let go easily.

    But Pei Wei also knows that in history, the People's Liberation Army only kept Hao Dong for one more year. In 1997, he transferred to Dalian for the highest transfer price of 2.2 million that year [. He said that the People's Liberation Army kept Hao Dong  My determination is not as big as it seems to others.

    When meeting with the chief of the People's Liberation Army, Pei Wei's initial proposal to buy the building was rejected by the other party. However, when Pei Wei offered a shocking price, the person in charge of the People's Liberation Army was almost frightened.  Gotta stay still.

    One million yuan!  This was the price Pei Wei quoted for the first time.

    Last year, when Li Bing, as the main forward of the national team, was recruited by Guangdong Hongda, his transfer price was only 640,000, which was already the highest price in the transfer market last year.

    Just a few days ago, the Beijing team asked the People's Liberation Army to buy the team's midfielder Wang Tao. The price proposed by the other party was only 660,000, which already made the People's Liberation Army excited and ready to agree, but now this Pei Wei  It's just one million, which is nearly double the price of Li Bing, who is also the main forward of the national team. Is it possible that Hao Dong, who is also the main forward of the national team, is so much more expensive than Li Bing?

    Seeing that the other party was still hesitating, Pei Wei raised the offer by a large amount: "1.2 million."

    The person in charge of the People's Liberation Army knew that the other party was not joking, but really wanted to buy this main forward - think about it, after receiving such a sum of money, the People's Liberation Army, which has always been extremely poor, would choose other positions.  How many capable players will be added?  And maybe we can keep the main midfielder Wang Tao Hao Dong is indeed very important, but didn't another forward score the same goals as him last year, and these two forwards are both fast forwards.  With two such strikers, do their positions overlap a bit?

    Finally, after repeated back and forth, Yunjia Tianyu finally transferred the future number one striker in China for 1.5 million.

    This season¡¯s Chinese League??'s standard king was born ahead of schedule.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 136 Shock

    Chapter 136 Shock

    In the past two years since the launch of the Chinese Professional League, although the level of China's national teams at all levels has not improved significantly, the development in other aspects is still very obvious.

    In particular, the development of football media is even more astonishing. The popularity brought by football has spawned a large number of newspapers that specialize in reporting football. In this case, Yunjia Tianyu reached a cooperation with the People's Liberation Army to invest 1.5 million  As soon as the news of the astronomical price of RMB to introduce the national team's forward Hao Dong spread, it spread all over the country in almost a short period of time.

    After learning the news, the first reaction of all fans was that Yunjia Tianyu and Hao Dong were crazy!

    In the past few years, the concept of "household worth ten thousand yuan" was still synonymous with rich people in the minds of ordinary people. The term "millionaire" is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Now, Yunjia Tianyu spent 1.5 million yuan just to buy one.  A forward who plays football - what is this if not crazy?

    As for Hao Dong, as the top forward of the national team, he actually left the old team PLA for money and went to a newly promoted team that was only two years old. This is crazy enough. At least last year Li Bing and Ma Tian also transferred to  Why do you, Hao Dong, join another team that has hope of winning the championship?

    The fans think so, but the A-level clubs don¡¯t think so.

    Yunjia Tianyu was born two years ago. That year, it used a huge amount of money to attract three national-level players to join, and it rushed to the A-B. Last year, it successively bought several young players and some unknown players.  Coupled with the joining of two foreign players and the captain of the Brazilian national team Dunga midway through, they set an unbeaten record in League B throughout the entire season. They also managed to win the first Football Association Cup trophy since the start of professionalism from the powerful players in League A.  After taking it into his arms, he entered the A-A team and shocked the entire Chinese football world with such a heavyweight acquisition. Looking at the momentum of this club, I am afraid that it will completely disrupt the A-A structure that has begun to stabilize.

    And it is not too surprising that Hao Dong joins Yunjia Tianyu.  Although the People's Liberation Army has won national championships before, it was under the professional team system. After professionalization, the People's Liberation Army could neither obtain stable economic sources nor introduce high-level foreign aid because of its special system.  The old foundation can still be supported for a while, but it will be later.  The more likely it is that the People's Liberation Army will sink.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu, which has strong financial backing, is a newly promoted team, its prospects are undoubtedly very promising in terms of hardware facilities, capital investment and other aspects. The success in the Football Association Cup last year also proved this. Hao Dongzhuan  It will not only increase your income, but also be able to show your abilities on a larger stage. It would be a fool not to kill two birds with one stone.

    Other clubs admire Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s courage, but quite a few club owners have doubts - Hao Dong¡¯s strength is undoubted, but he spent a huge amount of cash like 1.5 million for this.  Is it a little too much?

    Regarding this issue, even some people within Yunjia Tianyu have objections, but Pei Wei has his own ideas.

    ? 1.5 million is indeed a very huge number in today¡¯s Chinese football world, but you have to know.  Just one year later, the transfer fee paid by the Dalian team to acquire Hao Dong reached 2.2 million. Now, it can save 700,000 a year in advance and can use Hao Dong a year earlier.  This deal is so worth it.

    And if Hao Dong is spotted by a European team.  The transfer fee alone will easily recoup this investment - 1.5 million yuan is a lot in China, but when the European Bosman transfer regulations came into effect this year, the player's value immediately skyrocketed.  The ground is rising. You must know that even half a million US dollars is converted into RMB four million. What's more, Pei Wei still has enough confidence. If Hao Dong transfers to Europe, the transfer fee Yunjia Tianyu will receive will definitely be more than this price.  .

    After settling Hao Dong¡¯s transfer.  Pei Wei has set his sights on another forward, Yang Tian, ??the future "No. 1 Chinese overseas student", although Yunjia Tianyu already has five forwards, Tony, Recoba, Aylin, Hao Dong and Wanpeng.  , but for Yunjia Tianyu, who plays three forwards, the number of forwards is still a little less.

    In addition, Pei Wei also has to make plans for Hao Dong after his transfer. Although he bought Hao Dong with a lot of money, Pei Wei does not want to keep Hao Dong in Yunjia Tianyu for a long time. After all, Hao Dong is almost 26 years old.  .  Although it is the golden age of a player.  But if you go out later, there is no need.  Later, at the age of 34, he moved to the English League One team Sheffield United, finally fulfilling one of his dreams.  But he only played a few dozen minutes in official games, and it was purely a symbolic tour of Europe.

    ? Yang Tian is fast, has strong impact, and has good header ability. He is a very good player.A comprehensive forward, and Pei Wei also appreciates his professional qualities. He may not be the main force of Yunjia Tianyu, but he is still quite qualified as a substitute. As soon as Hao Dong transfers, Yang Tian can immediately take over.

    There is another reason. Although Yang Tian's transfer to Frankfurt was very successful in the first two years, due to Uncle Shi's bad agent's son, he ended up making some unpleasant troubles, which seriously affected Yang Tian's strength.  After coming to Yunjia Tianyu, Pei Wei can use the capabilities of the European branch to help Yang Tian complete the transfer. This will at least allow Yang Tian to focus on football after going to Europe.

    Although the number of players playing in Europe does not necessarily measure a country's overall football strength, it can be regarded as a standard to a certain extent, and these players can also improve the overall image of Chinese football, which is definitely beneficial.  A harmless thing.

    Compared with Hao Dong's transfer, Yang Tian's transfer was much smoother. Although Yang Tian was a member of the Olympic team, he could only be regarded as a semi-main player, not an absolutely indispensable figure, and  Beijing Yulin's forward line is now at its peak of talent, with veteran international Gao Hongbo and Gao Feng, one of the main forwards of the national team.  In addition, Xie Feng later switched to full-back and is still a forward. Therefore, although Yang Tian wears the No. 10 jersey that symbolizes the main force of the Beijing team, he cannot guarantee the main position.

    After paying a transfer fee of 530,000 yuan, Yunjia Tianyu and Yang Tian negotiated personal conditions and successfully brought the forward to Yunjia Tianyu.

    At the same time, Yunjia Tianyu announced a player exchange with Wuhan Yazhi. Wuhan Yazhi exchanged two players Jiang Bin and Zheng Qingao plus 500,000 yuan for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Feng Gang and Yi Xiaofeng.

    Two days later, Yunjia Tianyu once again introduced a substitute central defender from the Shanghai team.  They hired a substitute midfielder from the relegated Liaoning team. These two Mesozoic players only cost Yunjia Tianyu a total fee of less than 300,000 yuan, and then sold the four substitutes to several A-B and B teams in one go.  For the second-tier team, player transfers have come to an end.

    Pei Wei basically had no specific operations in these situations and left them to his subordinates. During this period, Pei Wei did another thing.

    "Have you seen that song? Are you interested in my proposal?"

    In a three-star hotel in Beijing.  There were five young people of different shapes sitting in front of Pei Wei. Pei Wei lit a cigarette leisurely and asked softly.

    The bald young man in the lead had a slightly excited face: "Mr. Pei, we have already watched this song. It is amazing. It's like it was tailor-made for us! It feels so good to sing this song.  Awesome! I even feel like I wrote this song myself!¡±

    Looking at the five excited young people in front of him, Pei Wei smiled in his heart. If he was not familiar with them, he would be a ghost.  You know, a few years later, this song will be created by you.

    The five young people in front of them are the rising stars of Chinese rock music. The "Twenty-Four O'clock Band" became popular all over China with the song "Make No Mistake" last year, and the song Pei Wei showed them was the band that would later  Their outstanding song "Believe in Myself", but Pei Wei, a shameless plagiarist, changed all the words "Believe in Myself" to "Yunjia Tianyu".

    "Now, we can grant you full rights to sing this song." After the excitement of these young people subsided a little.  Pei Wei spoke.

    Several members of the Twenty Four Points band looked at each other, with uncontrollable joy in their eyes.

    ? What is a singer, or a group, most afraid of?  Aren¡¯t there no good songs?  Although the local songs sung by the Twenty Four Points Band are basically written and composed by themselves, but who would contribute less good songs?

    "Thenhow much licensing fee do you want? I think we should discuss this first." Although the bald lead singer was excited, he also knew that there is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get something, you must pay a price.

    "I can charge only a symbolic one yuan for the licensing fee." Pei Wei Qifeng said suddenly: "But the name of this song must be called 'Yunjia Tianyu Team Song'. And before the league starts, you have to give it to our Yunjia team  How about a live performance at Tianyu¡¯s home venue and a commitment to do it every year?¡±

    The members of the Twenty Four Points band were stunned, not because Pei Wei¡¯s demands were too high, but because it was too low!

    What¡¯s the point of singing once?  It's just an errand, and there is no shortage of fans in the band. Being able to perform in a sports venue is not too unbearable. Although the name of this song can only be called "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song", there are inevitably some  It¡¯s meant to be a free advertisement for Yunjia Tianyu, but this song belongs to someone else. What¡¯s its name??What does it matter!

    After detailed discussions, Yunjia Tianyu Club and Twenty Four Points signed a formal contract. Yunjia Tianyu Club transferred the singing rights of "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song" to Twenty Four Points Band free of charge. Twenty Four Points  The band is not allowed to change the name of the track on its own. At the same time, in the first home game of Yunjia Tianyu in the league every year, the 24 o'clock band must sing this "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song" live.

    The agreed first performance will be held before the upcoming friendly match between Yunjia Tianyu and the Uruguay National Team.

    After seeing the contract signed in black and white, all the members of the Twenty Four Points band couldn't contain their excitement. You must know that these past few years have been the time when China's music television has become popular. A good song is immediately popular as soon as it comes out.  The singing rights of several songs were sold for sky-high prices by those singers who were holding back their energy, and now they can get the singing rights for free.  It can be said that the Twenty Four Points Band has made a lot of money. Even if they perform in Yunjia once a year, it is not a big deal. It is completely out of proportion to the benefits obtained.

    They were happy, and Pei Wei was also snickering. The Twenty Four O'clock Band felt that what they paid was nothing, but what did Pei Wei pay?  It was just a song he plagiarized using the memory of later generations, but he got an unlimited opportunity to promote the team's reputation, but Pei Wei knew it.  Although the Twenty Four Points Band is not a superstar-level band, it is an evergreen tree in the Chinese rock music scene. It has continuously produced good works for more than ten years, and a classic song will be circulated forever.  The benefits brought by Jiatianyu Club¡¯s fame are simply immeasurable!

    Time has entered February. After completing all transfers, Pei Wei promoted two young players from the second team, bringing the entire first team to 24 people.  With only twenty-two rounds of League A, so many first-team players are enough.

    These two players are Tang Yong, an 18-year-old defender who is only 1.75 meters tall but has quite good jumping ability.  Brave and decisive in style; Yu Xiaowei, positioned as a defensive midfielder, is 1.78 meters tall and has outstanding interception ability.  They are full of physical strength. They are the results of the youth training in the past two years. Although they are not yet able to occupy the main position, I believe that Wenger, who is good at using young people, will give them the opportunity to exercise as they should.

    The team gathered in early February because there will be a friendly match with the National Team in half a month. February 20th happens to be the Spring Festival. Pei Wei plans to hold this friendly match the day before New Year's Eve and name it "Clouds".  Happy New Year Cup".  If fans are interested in such a game, Pei Wei also plans to make such a game a routine and hold it every year. After learning about Pei Wei's plan, the Municipal Party Committee greatly appreciated it and thought it was a good match for the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  A New Year's gift to Yunjia fans on the occasion of the Spring Festival.

    The team lost six players, but except for Yi Xiaofeng and Feng Gang, they were all substitutes, which did not have a great impact on the overall level of the team. The six replacement players all had considerable experience in Class A.  players.  Hao Dong, the main player of the national team, and Yang Tian, ??the Olympic player, have further enhanced the team's popularity in China.  The other four players are also more experienced than last year.  The overall strength of the team has undoubtedly increased a lot.

    With more good players, competition will naturally become more intense. No player wants to sit on the bench, so even though they have just gathered together, the players do not dare to slack off in training.

    Ten days after the team gathered together, the opponent of this friendly match, Uruguay's National Team, finally came to Yunjia under the leadership of Chairman De Morales. It was obvious that the National Team attached great importance to this friendly match, and none of the main players came to Yunjia.  Everyone came, and the chairman personally led the team, which gave Yunjia Tianyu a lot of face.

    After a grand welcome ceremony, the two parties began negotiations on the transfer of Recoba. After intense negotiations, Pei Wei paid a transfer fee of US$800,000 and finally brought Recoba to Yunjia Tianyu.  .

    Pei Wei didn't plan to use Recoba for long. According to his memory, Recoba, who shined at the World Youth Championship in Malaysia next year, will be spotted by Inter Milan. With Moratti's generosity, this deal  There is absolutely no problem if the investment can be recovered, and it can also increase the reputation of Yunjia Tianyu in Europe, so why not do it.

    Before the national team came to China, Adriano's father also ended his treatment in the United States. After successfully removing the bullet in his head, Adriano's family, who was already grateful to Pei Wei, came to Yunjia together.  City, Adriano became a member of the third echelon of Yunjia, and Ribeiro was not in good health and could not do much, so Pei Wei arranged for Ribeiro to visit the training base of Yunjia Tianyu  Ribeiro is not angry about his job as a gatekeeper. After all, there is really not much he can do now.

    February 18th??Yunjia Stadium.

    Since Beiwan Stadium is under reconstruction, it is basically impossible to use it this year. Therefore, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s home stadium is scheduled to be Yunjia Stadium this year because Yunjia Stadium is larger than the original Beiwan Stadium.  It can accommodate more than 40,000 fans, so this year Yunjia Tianyu's revenue from ticket sales will be a lot more.

    Today's game is Yunjia Tianyu's first official game this year. In addition, the Spring Festival is coming, people have some spare money, and the joining of several well-known domestic players has increased Yunjia Tianyu's popularity, so  Yunjia fans showed great enthusiasm for this game.

    The maximum number of people admitted to the Yunjia Stadium is 43,506, but the Yunjia Club sold 43,451 tickets.  The remaining fifty-five tickets were reserved for club members. Fortunately, with the strong assistance of the municipal party committee, there were almost no fake tickets. Fans who entered the venue also received the strictest security inspection, and there was no attendance number.  Exceeding the approved number of people.

    Players from both sides felt the enthusiasm of the fans when they were warming up on the court. Among them, the newly joined national team's main forward Hao Dong received cheers from countless fans.

    After the twenty-four o'clock band stepped into the center of the stadium before the opening, the atmosphere reached its most enthusiastic climax, under the vigorous promotion of Yunjia Tianyu.  The vast majority of fans know that the Twenty Four O'clock band, which became famous all over China last year, will sing Yunjia Tianyu's team song live. It is worth mentioning that there are many young students, in addition to being fans,  Still a rock fan.  For them, this year's tickets are worth it even if they are more expensive, because they can enjoy football and music at the same time.  This is why the tickets for this friendly match were sold so well.

    When the twenty-four o'clock band played the first note, the entire stadium immediately fell silent.  It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

    How many times have I sweated like rain

    The pain once filled the memory

    Just because I always believe

    Only by fighting hard can you win

    Always encouraging myself

    To succeed, you have to work hard

    The blood is boiling in the arena

    The giant rises in Yunjia

    ¡­¡­

    Yunjia Tianyu

    You will win and create miracles

    Yunjia Tianyu

    Your dream is in your hands, this is your world

    Originally, Pei Wei planned to choose another song "Beat Yourself" by Twenty Four Points. After all, the lyrics of that song were more suitable for football, but compared with this song "Believe in Yourself", that song was not exciting enough.  , the tune is also more difficult to learn than this song "Believe in Myself", and it is not suitable for countless fans to sing in unison.

    Now it seems that the choice of this song is indeed the right one.

    The slightly hoarse voice of the lead singer of Twenty Four Points sings this song perfectly. It is easy to connect with the fans and shout them hoarse. It is also very suitable for singing this song.  Moreover, the melody of this song is relatively simple. After listening to the Twenty Four Points band singing it several times, some fans have already begun to sing along.

    Especially when the four words "Yunjia Tianyu" were sung and tens of thousands of fans in the audience roared "Oh oh oh oh", the uniform voice drowned out all the sounds.  , which moved everyone.

    After the whole concert ended, the fans gave a huge round of applause that lasted for a long time, which greatly satisfied the vanity of the Twenty Four Points band.

    Compared with other popular rock singers and rock bands.  The Twenty Four Points band, which was formed just last year, can only be regarded as a rising star.  They have never performed in such a large stadium, although the facilities are not as good as the concert venue.  But the warmer atmosphere more than makes up for it.

    As this "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song" will be sung across the country in the future, it will also cause other clubs to follow suit. However, its influence is far from being comparable to this simple and beautiful song. Yunjia  Tianyu also once again left a strong mark in the development history of Chinese professional football with the image of being the first to eat crabs.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who has entered the A-level League, has brought too many shocks to other clubs, with large-scale transfers, successful business games, and unexpected team songs This originally ordinary business game has brought great changes to Chinese professional football.  The new ideas have made the bosses of other clubs start to think about, is there another path for football?

    Due to its far-reaching influence, this commercial game is among the top ten scenes selected since the professionalization of Chinese football in the future. Comments on it are: "The first profitable commercial game, the first  It is possible to propose a team songThe concept of the club attracting more loyal fans, these two firsts alone are enough to be recorded in the history of Chinese professional football.  "

 Volume Three 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 137 The Confrontation with the National Team

    Chapter 137: The battle with the national team

    There is nothing special about this game that will be remembered by everyone in the future. After AC Milan, Sampdoria, Arsenal, Penarol and other world-famous teams came to China for commercial competitions, although the national team  The reputation is not small, but Chinese fans have gradually begun to grow tired of it, and the craze for commercial competitions is gradually dissipating in mainland China.

    In this game, since the players had just finished their vacation and were still training together, the result of the negotiation between the two parties was that there were no restrictions on substitutions. There were only five main players from last season in the lineup sent by Wenger, namely Tony and Nie.  Fei, Aylin, Zhu Guosheng and Xiao Fei. In other positions, Wenger sent three newly transferred players, Hao Dong, Zheng Qingao and Jiang Bin, as well as three substitutes from last season, Meng Xiaojun, Wu Xiaofeng and Wang Yingjie.

    In the first half of the game, Recoba represented the national team. This was also the result of negotiation between the two parties. As Recoba, who is already a member of Yunjia Tianyu, he will represent the national team in the first half and the second half.  Yunjia Tianyu goes to battle.

    Yunjia Tianyu has only been practicing together for a while, and the players have not yet fully recovered, and some of the main players are missing. Of course, it will be difficult to compete with the national team that is still in the league. Maybe Recoba wants to perform well in front of the new club.  For this reason, he was extremely active on the court.

    He first broke through Wang Yingjie's defense with a gorgeous escape, and then suddenly took a long shot more than 20 meters away from the goal. This shot with an extremely tricky angle caught Xiao Fei off guard, and the National Team led 1-0.  .

    The players of the national team also sent the ball more to Recoba's feet to organize the attack. In the 31st minute of the first half, the national team once again expanded the score. It was Recoba's breakthrough that caught Jiang Bin.  The gap created by the lack of tacit cooperation between Zhu Guosheng and Zhu Guosheng broke into the penalty area, and then cleverly distributed it to the teammate who intervened.  His teammates easily hit the empty goal and succeeded.

    Yunjia Tianyu only organized a successful position battle before the end of the first half. Nie Fei and Aylin exchanged positions. Nie Fei, who was pulled to the wing, passed the ball into the penalty area. Tony headed the ball across and the newly joined player  Hao Dong used his explosive power to shake off the defender and fired a volley to win the game.

    The lagging situation did not disappoint Yunjia fans. They cheered more enthusiastically for Yunjia Tianyu after Hao Dong scored.  The whole audience was chanting the name of the national team forward, and the atmosphere in the venue was extremely warm.

    After the game entered the second half, Wenger began to frequently mobilize his troops. Yang Tian replaced Hao Dong, and three foreign players, Ballack, Dunga and Materazzi, replaced three domestic players, Zheng Qingao, Wang Yingjie and Jiang Bin.  The two main full-backs, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, also appeared on the field. In addition, Recoba replaced Ayling in the second half, and the entire team immediately changed its look.

    The goalkeeper is Xiaofei, and the four defenders are Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiang, Zhu Guosheng and Materazzi.  Midfielders Dunga, Ballack and Nie Fei, plus Yang Tian, ??Tony and Recoba on the striker, this lineup is basically Wenger's main lineup. Of course, Hao Dong will replace Yang Tian.

    If Yunjia Tianyu only played 70% of his level in the first half, then Yunjia Tianyu undoubtedly showed 100% of his strength in the second half.

    Although I¡¯m not very familiar with my teammates yet.  However, due to Wenger's special instructions, the players consciously passed more passes to Recoba. Recoba, who switched to the wing, also showed his speed and breakthrough ability. He made a breakthrough from the left shortly after the start of the second half.  After this period of performance, a beautiful outside arc pass from Houdi helped Tony equalize the score with a header.  Yunjia Tianyu began to accept this Uruguayan foreign aid with an oriental face.

    Another new aid, Materazzi, also showed his ability. With his height and strength, he almost controlled the sky above the entire penalty area. At the same time, his decisive tackles and fierce style also made the players of the National Team fearful.

    "Hey, don't talk about it, our foreign players this year are quite good." A middle-aged fan was very excited: "Don't talk about Dunga, Ballack and Tony. They already proved themselves last year. This year  This Recoba, look at his footwork. His skills are amazing! I don¡¯t think anyone in our team can match him except Nie Fei!  Him!"

    "It goes without saying that he is also the main force of Uruguay's national youth team! Although Uruguay's current results in international competitions are not very good, he was also a two-time World Cup winner! Who can enter the Uruguay youth team, the level  It won¡¯t be any worse!¡± Another fan immediately picked up.

    "Then Materazzi is not bad, look at that head. He must be more than 1.9 meters, right? The aerial advantage is too great! Now we have tall people on the three lines. Tony, Ballack, and now one more  Materazzihas a set pieceYou have to knock a few out at some point!  "

    Another fan disagreed: "This is just a friendly match. It's normal for them to perform well Only if they perform well in the league can we draw conclusions."

    As soon as the fan finished speaking, Yunjia Tianyu won a corner kick through the frontcourt press, and Materazzi rushed forward.

    The fans at the scene were all excited. Tony was forward, Materazzi was in the middle, and Ballack was behind. The three tall men poked into the penalty area, and the relatively short national team players were almost invisible.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, and Materazzi suddenly changed positions with Ballack and ran to the back point. Nie Fei's corner kick was very high, and no one in the middle of the front point could touch it. Materazzi  He jumped high at the back point and smashed the ball into the net!

    Materazzi was extremely excited after scoring the goal. He has not played in a stadium with spectators for more than half a year. Although he only played for half an hour today, it was enough to make him excited.

    The fan who had previously praised several foreign players proudly glanced at the fan who spoke last. The fan curled his lips and stopped talking.

    The three goals in a row made the Yunjia fans even happier. There was a lot of gongs and drums in the stadium. In the face of the warm home atmosphere, the fighting spirit of the visiting team National Team players dropped a lot.

    Wenger made another substitution, and Tony was replaced by Wanpeng.  The newly transferred substitute midfielder replaced Nie Fei. Recoba retreated to play as an attacking midfielder. The young central defender Tang Yong also made his debut, replacing Zhu Guosheng. The substitute goalkeeper Wei Jie, who rarely appeared, was also replaced to get used to it.  After checking the atmosphere of the game, Wenger will use this rare opportunity to let all players get used to the formal game.

    The game began to heat up. The national team, unwilling to fail, launched a fierce attack after replacing several new players in succession, while Yunjia Tianyu launched a tenacious defense.  The young Tang Yong performed well. Although he was not tall, he went around fighting fires and rescuing situations, while Materazzi became a trailing sweeper.

    Those fans started talking again: "Not only the foreign players, but also several domestic players this year are pretty good. Hao Dong, the main forward of the national team, Yang Tian, ??the main forward of the Olympic team. In addition, Zheng Qingao,  Jiang Bin and the others are all powerful players. It seems that we will have no problem getting into the top six this year!¡±

    "What does the top six count?" Another fan was obviously more confident: "Didn't you see the analysis in the newspaper? Based on our strength last year and our performance in Class A and B, there will be no problem in entering the top six in Class A! This year it will be another  With so many good players, I think it¡¯s not impossible to win the championship!¡±

    "Isn't thisa bit exaggerated? We are also newly promoted. It's not good if our confidence is too inflated."

    "Hey, our chairman Pei Wei said that a team without goals will never win the championship! This is what he said to our fans association that time. Didn't Napoleon also say that soldiers who don't want to be generals don't  Good soldier, if we can't even think about it, why are we still playing in the league?" the first fan said proudly.

    "Ah, have you seen Pei Wei? What does he look like?" The fan's words immediately aroused the curiosity of others and asked questions.

    This fan who suddenly became the center of attention was very proud: "He is the boss of Tianyu Group, the largest group in Yunjia before, but now it has been renamed Tianhua. It seems that Pei Wei gave away all the shares. Come here specifically  He started the Yunjia Tianyu Club and wanted to improve our football If he didn¡¯t have so much money, the Yunjia City team wouldn¡¯t even exist!¡±

    "We all know this, you should tell us what Pei Wei looks like." Another fan said impatiently.

    "He is not very tall, probably about 1.7 meters tall. He is quite kind, and he doesn't have any airs when he sits with us fans He is really average-looking, and you can't tell him in a crowd.  That kind of thing.¡±

    "Is that so?" Others generally expressed doubts.

    "Really! I heard from someone at the club. He doesn't usually wear a suit or anything like that. He just wears sportswear, and he likes to sit with the substitute players and watch the game. According to me, this is a true fan!"

    "Yeah, yeah." Other fans nodded in agreement.

    At this time, another goal was scored on the field. The national team, which was eager to attack, left a huge gap in the backcourt. Ballack took a few steps forward after stealing the ball in the backcourt. Suddenly, a ground ball passed through and Yang Tian  He suddenly started almost parallel to the last defender of the national team and went straight in. After dribbling the ball for more than 30 meters, he successfully volleyed in the face of the attacking goalkeeper.

    Players on the Yunjia Tianyu bench ran out to celebrate. The sharp-eyed fan who claimed to have seen Pei Wei pointed at Pei Wei who also stood up and raised his hands to cheer and said loudly: "Look, that is Yun?Tianyu¡¯s boss Pei Wei!  I told you that I have seen him, but you still don¡¯t believe me!  "

    As soon as he finished speaking, a magnetic voice suddenly came from the side: "You said that person is Pei Wei, the boss of Yunjia Tianyu? Isn't he Wenger's translator?"

    The fan was stunned for a moment, then turned around and saw a mature beauty in her twenties. Her eyes lit up and she said with a smile: "Yes, he is Pei Wei! He is also Wenger's translator, but he only works part-time.  That¡¯s all¡­many people know this.¡±

    A smile appeared on the corner of the beauty's mouth: "So it's like this."

    Pei Wei, who was celebrating, suddenly felt a chill: "Todayit doesn't seem to be too cold."

    Pei Wei said to himself.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 138 Exposed

    Chapter 138 Exposed

    At the last moment of the game, the national team took advantage of a mistake by Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defense to tie the score to 3-4. However, this goal only made the final score better and did not change the final result.

    In any case, this was a happy game, and the fans saw a wonderful game; almost all Yunjia Tianyu players got the opportunity to play; Wenger had a certain understanding of the players' status; new  Several players who joined have shown their strength on the court; the municipal committee is very happy that Yunjia Tianyu used a victory to send New Year gifts to the people of the city; although the national team lost, the appearance fee of 100,000 US dollars  Their gain was not small, and their loss was not too ugly; as for Yunjia Tianyu

    "The ticket revenue is 970,000, the income from ancillary products is about 100,000, and the advertising revenue is 500,000, plus the ** broadcast fee of 50,000 for this game, deducting more than 1 million in expenses (including the appearance fee of the national team  (more than 800,000 yuan), with an income of about 500,000 yuan"

    Taking the financial statement of this game sent by the accountant, Pei Wei squinted his eyes and smiled. This was the first time he had made a profit in a game since he took over Yunjia Tianyu. Although for him, these five  One hundred thousand is nothing, but at least it proves that his development of the club is successful. After all, he cannot always rely on his own assets to invest in the club.

    This is a good start, and it is also a path that Pei Wei is gradually exploring to give the club its own hematopoietic function.

    After entering the 21st century, the losses of football clubs are gradually increasing. Even the clubs in the five major European leagues are basically operating in debt. However, those giants rely on the injection of funds from consortiums. Except for some small and medium-sized clubs, they can continue to sell players.  Apart from profits, everything else is basically debt-ridden.

    Even European clubs with higher living standards than those in China find it difficult to maintain the normal operation of their clubs through income from tickets, merchandise and broadcast rights. People in China have relatively low income levels.  How the club can find ways to make money is also a very real problem.

    Calculated based on the fact that a club can have an average of 30,000 fans buying tickets to watch the game at each home court - in fact, this is already very high. Even in the first few years of the most prosperous professional league, a large part of the club's football fans  Ticket revenue cannot reach this point - like Yunjia Tianyu, if the ticket prices are divided into three levels: 40, 20 and 10 yuan, the ticket revenue for a game is only 700,000, 11  The total income from the home court is less than 8 million, and the income from the chest and back plus the billboards on the side of the field is 15 million, plus other miscellaneous income.  If a club's annual revenue reaches 30 million, it is already an example of a pretty good business.

    But after 1996, even if a club invested 50 million a year, it could only be considered a medium level of investment, or even far from enough.

    This huge difference alone is enough for all clubs to rely on the capital investment of the affiliated group, otherwise it will be impossible to survive.

    The reason why the expenditure is so large is largely because the players¡¯ income has increased too much.

    Before the start of the professional league, even a national-level player could earn an income of two thousand yuan per month, which was already quite good.  But after the professional league started, Peng Weiguo transferred from Guangzhou to Chongqing in 1998. His net worth was more than 2 million yuan. However, according to rumors, the Chongqing team wanted to recruit this national team's midfield engine.  No less than 5 million was spent on him alone. Where did the extra money go?  Hasn't it gone into the pockets of players and agents?

    Even if you are on the bench for an A-B team, you can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. You can imagine how much the club spends in this area.  What a heavy burden it places on the club financially.

    Increasing the echelon construction will give the team more options to choose from. With competition, clubs will naturally not use malicious comparisons to satisfy the infinite appetites of players and agents, and can also save a considerable amount of money.  Expenditure, it¡¯s ridiculous that some clubs still don¡¯t understand this, and they only reluctantly implement the regulations under the tough attitude of the Football Association. It¡¯s so short-sighted that it¡¯s laughable.

    But Pei Wei also knows that this is not just a matter of short-sightedness by the person in charge of the club.  It's very simple. The club is not the private property of these owners. They basically work for the group. What they need is to produce results in a short time, not how to balance the club's finances. Anyway, if you don't have money, just ask for it. Anyway, money  It comes easily.

    Those CEOs who are group owners and also manage clubs are not people who are very interested in football. They are more interested in how football as a carrier canWhat advertising benefits it brings to their group.  Consider that this year a certain company in Shandong paid a sky-high price of hundreds of millions of yuan in advertising fees in order to obtain a prime-time advertising spot on CCTV.  Obviously it is better to spend the same money on football to get more advertising effects.

    But in the future, the vicious cycle of the league will no longer have a positive impact on these groups.  But when it gradually begins to become a meaningless investment, these groups will naturally lose interest in the club. After they are used to asking for money and now they can't get it, and they lack hematopoietic function, the clubs can only gather and shrink.  It will die in an instant like the bubble economy.

    Pei Wei knew that his thoughts were not unfounded, but that in the future, he had personally experienced such an era and had seen countless clubs that declined rapidly because they owed players salaries.

    Pei Wei only hopes that the success of his club can give other clubs some ways to earn income, so that they will not starve to death immediately after being "weaned".

    While Pei Wei was thinking about these questions, his phone rang.

    Pei Wei didn't want to answer the call, but he had to answer it because the phone clearly showed that the call was from Miss Su Meisu.

    It¡¯s not that she¡¯s afraid of offending this young lady. In fact, with Pei Wei¡¯s current financial resources and popularity, no matter how powerful Su Mei¡¯s family is.  You have to think carefully if you want to move him - after all, this is a legal society, and Pei Wei is considered a local snake in Yunjia, and his influence is not small even in black and white.  But for some reason, Pei Wei couldn't seem to lose his temper with Su Mei.

    Regarding this point, Pei Wei insisted that it was because he felt a little guilty about Su Mei - after all, he had taken advantage, but the other girl had to bear it alone, and he would do whatever he could to help.  Go and help with all your strength.

    Thinking of this.  Pei Wei answered the phone.

    As soon as the phone call came through, Miss Su's familiar voice came through the phone: "Pei Wei, you guy, you didn't even look for me after you came back from Europe? What do you mean, you treat me as a friend who doesn't exist?"

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "How can I, Miss Su, how dare I pretend that you don't exist Isn't this busy? Two new foreign aids have arrived. I have been busy looking for translators for them these days. Who wants this?  I'm in charge of everything. Besides, I just finished the game against the national team and I just had time to take a breath."

    "Hey, can't you tell, your little translator is still very important in the club?" Su Mei said teasingly.

    "Where is it" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Just so so. Tianyu is third By the way, I heard from a friend of Tianhua Group a few days ago that you resigned again, right?"

    "Hey. You are quite well-informed. I can't tell you are still a nobody." Su Mei also laughed.

    "Why don't you quit?" Pei Wei asked strangely: "Being the head of the Tianhua Group's logistics department in charge of profits is not something you can just want to be. Don't you know how many people are jealous of this position? And stay in that position.  , there are so many people rushing to flatter you, you are so respectable and honorable Why do you just say you don¡¯t want to do it and just quit?¡±

    "How do you know my ambition?" Miss Su said proudly: "The position is good, the income is high, the work is easy, and other people don't dare to offend me But it's too boring, you know?"  I haven't been able to fully utilize my strengths, so I resigned the day before yesterday! Anyway, it's almost the Chinese New Year, so I have a few days off, and my income is pretty good during this period. I'll give you the five thousand yuan right now.  "

    "There's no rushthen what do you want from me today?" Pei Wei didn't take the five thousand yuan seriously and asked casually.

    "It's the New Year, isn't it? I'm bored alone, and I don't have many friends in Yunjia You seem to be alone too, right? Why don't we two celebrate the New Year together? It will be more lively when there are more people." Su Mei  Not much to hide.  He immediately stated his intention.

    "Well" Pei Wei hesitated: "But I already plan to celebrate the New Year with others."

    There was a moment of calm on the phone.  Then Su Mei asked: "With whom?" The voice was not loud, but it was through the phone.  Pei Wei also felt the blade-like murderous aura coming from Su Mei!

    "There are so many people, probably about ten or so." Pei Wei calculated in his mind.

    "Huh huh huh." Su Mei sneered: "You have quite a few cunning friends all of them are men, right?"

    "There is also a land for women." Pei Wei said without realizing it: "Let me do the mathone, two, three, a total of three women and nine men."

    "Really~~?" Su Mei drawled her voice: "What age group are the three girls in?"

    ¡°?Age group?  Pei Wei frowned: "Let me think about it, Daniela is eighteen years old, and Rosilda seems to be in her early thirties"

    "Wait, who are these people? Why do they seem to have foreign names?" Su Mei was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion.

    "Daniela is Italian, the fianc¨¦e of our foreign aid Materazzi! Rosilda is the mother of a Brazilian boy in the third-line team." Pei Wei seemed to understand something and quickly explained: "I'm not  As the main translator, there are many foreigners in our club now. They have no place to go during the Spring Festival. Anyway, I am alone, so I am responsible for being with them giving them the warmth of a family! "

    Su Mei's voice suddenly changed, with a feeling of spring breeze blowing on her face: "Oh, you are spending time with your club's foreign players and their families? Great, can I participate? Tony, Ballack and Ma  Traci is very handsome!¡±

    "Of course you can come if you want" Pei Wei had just finished speaking when Su Mei screamed: "Ah - it's great. Being able to have dinner with these stars I will call you tomorrow morning  , don¡¯t turn off your phone!¡±

    After saying that, Su Mei hung up the phone with a bang, leaving Pei Wei staring at the phone in a daze.

    Not to mention that Pei Wei was in a daze on the other end of the phone looking at the hung up call, but after Su Mei hung up the phone, she looked at the phone and sneered.

    "Well, Pei Wei, I was worried that you would be killed by my father and the others. I kept hiding it from my family, and I controlled myself not to find you How long do you want to hide it from me? Since your wealth is barely worthy of this  Miss, you want to run away like this?" Su Mei said fiercely.

    Pei Wei suddenly shuddered as he was busy calling the foreign players who were coming to his home tomorrow and told them not to call him boss tomorrow, only to call him Pei.

    Early the next morning, which was New Year¡¯s Eve, Su Mei¡¯s phone call woke Pei Wei from his sleep.

    "Pei Wei, I'm coming to your house today to celebrate the New Year. Do you want to prepare anything?"

    "Just prepare the same dish." Pei Wei laughed: "I have made an appointment with the foreign players. I can't entertain everyone by myself. Each family has to bring a local specialty, haha, and of course wine and drinks.  I'll prepare it. I've already prepared a light three-fresh meatball hot pot. You can just prepare some side dishes. It's okay if you don't prepare them. Anyway, the dishes will be enough."

    "Why didn't you tell me yesterday?" Su Mei became anxious: "Where should I go to prepare food for the time being? How about this? I'll just buy two bottles of red wine Is that okay?"

    "No problem." Of course Pei Wei would not say that he had prepared red wine: "I just have liquor, beer and drinks here, so you can bring out the red wine."

    "okay."

    Miss Su Mei¡¯s movements are fast.  Pei Wei put down the phone and had just finished dressing and getting out of bed when there was a knock on the door.

    As soon as Pei Wei opened the door, Su Mei came in with a lot of things: "Come on, I'm exhausted, help me!"

    Pei Wei hurriedly took the big and small bags and asked, "What are these? Such a big pile? Couldn't they all be red bars?"

    "That's okay." Su Mei took a breath: "These are snacks, melon seeds, peanuts and the like. You can't just sit down after eating in the evening, right? It's okay to make something to eat, don't you think?  "

    "You are still thoughtful." Pei Wei gave a thumbs up, but he was thinking in his heart that it seems that those snacks can't be taken out either

    Next, Su Mei began to help Pei Wei decorate the house. Although Su Mei came from a well-known family, her hands-on skills were really good. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that she was born in a military family and worked to support herself while studying in the United States.  There is almost no squeamishness.  The swiftness of his movements is comparable to that of an ordinary home attendant.

    "We both have a good taste this year." Pei Wei said with a smile while cleaning up: "French food, Brazilian food, Uruguayan food, Italian food, German food You think who can usually eat so much during the Chinese New Year?  Authentic delicacies from all over the world. ¡±

    "Yes, let's dine at the same table with these stars" Su Mei closed her eyes and seemed intoxicated.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off  There was nothing to clean up. Pei Wei's house was quite clean and tidy. The two of them just arranged the table, snacks and drinks. In less than an hour, the living room already had some appearance.

    "Let's take a break. Thank you very much for today." Pei Wei said with a smile: "It wasn't you, I would have had to clean up for an hour today."

    "There is no need to say these words." Su Mei crossed her two long legs on the sofa comfortably: "I haven't thanked you for helping me find a place to live and lending me money" At this point, Su Mei said  He took out a letter from his pocket??: "Here, here's six thousand yuan, plus interest, I'll pay you back."

    "What are you doing? I'm not a loan shark" Pei Wei pushed the envelope back: "You just resigned again and have no source of income. It's not too late to pay me back in the future."

    "It's New Year's Eve today." Su Mei imitated the tone in the sketch: "Take it, I'm not used to owing other people money, and don't worry, I won't starve to death."

    "ThenI'll accept it first." Pei Wei hesitated for a moment, took the envelope and counted out ten hundred-dollar bills: "I can't ask for interest. If word gets out that I borrowed money from a friend and asked him to charge interest? Then I'll pay him back.  What¡¯s the point of saving face?¡±

    "Well, I'll borrow it from you when I have no money in the future." Su Mei took it without any politeness.

    "Then what are you going to do after the Chinese New Year?" Pei Wei put away the money and asked casually.

    "I haven't thought about it yet." Su Mei chewed melon seeds: "How about I go to your club to do something?"

    "Ah?" Pei Wei opened his mouth wide. He didn't expect that Su Mei would bring her idea to Yunjia Tianyu Club. Su Mei had already continued: "It seems that you have quite a status in your club help me arrange it."  Just a matter."

    "What can you do?" Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "Besides, our club is not short of people now."

    "Don't underestimate me!" Su Mei said seriously: "I can understand seven foreign languages! Italian, Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese and Serbian Your club will always have to deal with foreign clubs, right?  ? I¡¯m just right.¡±

    "Dealing with other clubs? Then I don't dare, don't offend everyone!" Pei Wei said in his heart, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: "Don't say it. Our club really has a position suitable for you."

    "Where is it?" Su Mei asked with interest.

    "Our club now has more than ten scouts from Italy, Uruguay and the UK. Their job is to find potential young players across the country and train them together. They fed back a lot of information last year. This is  It's a huge project, and we don't have enough translators yet to translate this information that is full of slang from all over the world Don't you know seven foreign languages? This is just right for you!" Pei Wei added in his heart!  : "It just so happens that this job doesn't require you to interact with other people. Your personality couldn't be more suitable."

    "This job is not bad." Su Mei said excitedly: "I happen to be very interested in football. This kind of thing is a piece of cake! It's settled!"

    "I still have to report to our boss" Pei Wei smiled bitterly.

    Su Mei also laughed.  But in my heart I was furious: Pretend!  Then install it!  Let's see how long you can pretend!

    The Brazilian barbecue brought by Dunga, the feijoada pleta made by Rosilda with Brazilian characteristics, the German salted pork knuckle brought by Ballack, the mushroom soup and pepperoni pizza brought by Tony and Materazzi  And Italian pasta, Uruguayan roast beef brought by Recoba is a local specialty that few others can eat.  As for the head coach Arsene Wenger, he is even more extraordinary. The couple and Yourcenar brought classic dishes such as salmon and French steak, probably to Yunjia City.  No one has ever been able to eat such a wide variety of dishes with unique flavors from all over the world during the Spring Festivala hodgepodge.

    Tony, Ballack, Wenger and Yourcenar had tried to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year with the boss Pei Wei last year. This was the first time for others, especially Adriano's family and Materazzi.  Recoba and Recoba were not familiar with Pei Wei, so they seemed a little cautious.

    Su Mei is very familiar with them. She keeps talking to these foreigners in various languages ??to see how fluent they are.  Miss Su's self-proclaimed "proficiency in eight languages" does not seem to be bragging. Even Wenger secretly gave Pei Wei a thumbs up and praised Su Mei's erudition in languages.

    You must know that even Wenger, who is known as a professor, only knows six languages ????plus Chinese, which is two less than Su Mei. Wenger was born on the border of Germany and France, and these two languages ????are considered his mother tongue.  Compared with Su Mei, who only speaks Chinese as her native language, her starting point seems to be higher.

    So even though Su Mei is here, Pei Wei can't use his status as the club owner to win people's hearts.  But because of Su Mei, a person who can communicate smoothly with almost everyone.  The atmosphere was even more harmonious than last year's Chinese New Year, and almost everyone was drunk in the end.  They supported each other and left Pei Wei's home.

    "Thanks to you today" Pei Wei had almost finished drinking and struggled to stand up: "If it weren't for you, it would be a big problem for so many people to communicate Haha, it seems that there is no problem with your work.  ¡±

    "Really?" Su Mei glanced at him:"Don't you need to report to Pei Wei?"

    "I still need to report to that kid" Pei Wei laughed loudly: "Does he dare not listen to what I say? I am the only one who can make the decision in this club! Don't worry, you can report it as soon as the new year is over.  arrive¡­¡­"

    At this point, Pei Wei realized what he had said - when he raised his head, he happened to find Su Mei's bright eyes staring at him: "How long do you want to hide it from me? My Chairman Pei!"

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 139 The process has been changed, but the ending has not been changed

    Chapter 139: Changed the process, but did not change the ending

    After looking at each other for a long time, Pei Wei, half awake from the wine, sneered: "Youyou already know it."

    "Tell me about it." Su Mei sat down on the sofa and said carelessly: "Hiding me for such a long time has caused extremely serious damage to this girl's fragile mind How are you going to make up for it?  ah?"

    Pei Wei pulled up a chair and smiled bitterly: "Well you can't seem to blame me. When I invited you to dinner for the first time, I told you that I was the boss of Yunjia Tianyu but you didn't believe it yourself.  ¡±

    "Oh, really?" Su Mei frowned and thought carefully, then laughed: "Yes, you said that at the beginning I'm so stupid, you obviously let it slip at that time,  Why don¡¯t I believe itOkay, okay, assuming you didn¡¯t mean itthen my job will be settled?"

    Pei Wei stretched out his hand: "Welcome to Yunjia Tianyu."

    Su Mei held his hand: "We will be colleagues from now on Haha, I will need you to help me more in the future"

    After the New Year, the Yunjia Tianyu Club, which had taken a break for a while, began to officially operate again. The first team began to officially gather and start pre-season training, and all members of the following echelons also gathered in the training base, which was quiet for a long time.  The training base began to become lively again.

    Su Mei officially went to work at the Yunjia Tianyu Club. Perhaps the happiest person about this was Lao Ren of Tianhua Group, because the rumors about Su Mei¡¯s identity reached the ears of his fierce wife, and Lao Ren was already on his knees at home.  Washboarded several times - Pei Wei knew that Lao Ren was also wronged. Although this old guy usually did a lot of flirting with women, this incident also really wronged Lao Ren.

    For this reason, Pei Wei specially invited Lao Ren and his wife out for dinner to apologize, and this solved Lao Ren's siege.  Now that this trouble has finally left Tianhua Group, Lao Ren is eager to take out his own wallet and treat Pei Wei to a meal.

    However, Su Mei's work ability is not limited. In just one week, she translated all the information that gave Yunjia Tianyu's translators a headache and put it into categories.  The translator was very impressed.

    It doesn't mean that Su Mei's level is much higher than those of those translators. The key is that this information contains a lot of football-related terms. Sometimes the opinions of several scouts are all written on one piece of paper. It's just that  Other translators who are specialized in the industry but don't know much about football naturally don't have the ability to translate quickly and easily like Su Mei.

    Seeing that Su Mei is so knowledgeable about this kind of thing.  Pei Wei simply appointed her as the head of a department that will deal with scouts and other foreign clubs in the future. At the same time, this department is also responsible for liaising with Li Qiang's European branch and feeding back to the cloud first-hand information about what happened in Europe.  Chia.

    Su Mei seems to be very interested in this kind of copywriting work, and she gets along relatively well with other staff members. Although she cannot be said to be in harmony, at least she is not cold-blooded. After seeing this situation.  Pei Wei was finally relieved.

    Yang Tian, ??who just joined the first team, is missing from the training list of the first team. Shortly after the New Year, he went to participate in the training camp of the Chinese Olympic team. Starting from mid-March, the Chinese Olympic team will face three consecutive opponents in Kuala Lumpur:  Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and old enemy South Korea.

    In Pei Wei¡¯s known history.  The Chinese Olympic team defeated the Kazakhstan team 4-2 in the first game, and tied with the Saudi Arabian team 1-1 in the second game. The qualifying situation was very good, and they only needed to draw with the South Korean team in the last round to qualify.  A three-goal defeat to the South Korean team.  Repeated the mistakes of the 1992 Olympic team.

    Although he knew the history, Pei Wei was unable to change this. He just warned Yang Tian to be calm during the game and be careful of getting a red card.  Because in his memory, Yang Tian received a red card early in the first match against Kazakhstan and was sent off. Although he won the game in the end, the Chinese Olympic team lacked him in the second match.  Greatly reduced strength.  They could only barely draw with Saudi Arabia, which directly led to the disastrous defeat to the South Korean team in the final game and their failure to qualify.

    Pei Wei hopes that his advice can prevent Yang Tian from being sent off in the first game. Although having one more Yang Tian does not necessarily guarantee that the Olympic team will be able to at least tie with the South Korean team in the last game to qualify, but  At least there is a little more hope.

    Pei Wei's words still played a certain role. In the first game, Yang Tian not only was not sent off, but also performed well and scored a goal in the game, helping the Chinese Olympic team sweep Kazakhstan 5-1.  Stan.  This result made Pei Wei extremely excited.  Although the previous history has changed a lot, it was Pei Wei who could directly affect the local area  This is the first time that the situation in a national team match has changed.

    This change ignited a fire of hope in Pei Wei's heart. Although entering the world competition cannot completely prove how much a country's overall football level has improved, it is at least a benchmark. For example, Japan, although Pei Wei hates this island country very much.  , but their league is indeed the best in Asia, and the rapid development of Japanese football also started after reaching the finals of the 1996 Olympics and the 1998 World Cup. In terms of some successful experiences, it is still  It is worth learning from China.

    Of course, like in 2002, Chinese football relied on luck (the two biggest opponents automatically entered the World Cup, Zhang Longdi's masterful hands and Milu's on-the-spot command) and sacrificing the league to reach the World Cup. On the contrary, it was considered a success by the Chinese Football Association headed by the "King of Hell"  The experience of starting to wantonly sacrifice the league to make way for the national team has led to the rapid decline of Chinese football, which is a typical negative teaching material.

    In another game, the South Korean team defeated Saudi Arabia by one goal and ranked second in the group with a goal difference.

    In the second game held two days later, history continued to change. The Saudi team, which had to win this game, aggressively attacked, but the Chinese team seized the opportunity to counterattack and scored first. After entering the second half, although the Saudi team closed the score  equalize.  However, the draw was meaningless and the Saudi team continued to attack aggressively. Yang Tian seized a single opportunity and scored the winning goal.

    As the Korean team suffered an upset and was tied 0-0 by Kazakhstan, for Pei Wei, this game was not an upset, because in history, it was precisely because the Korean team was tied by the Kazakhstan team that the Korean team was forced to a draw.  In the final round, they must win to qualify. Although the Chinese team has won two consecutive victories, only the first place in this group can advance to the Atlanta Olympics.  The Chinese team also had to get a draw in the final game.

    Now even Pei Wei became nervous. He didn't know how much history had changed. Since the results of the two games that had ended had huge changes from history, what reason was there for the result of the last game?  Will it not change?

    The coach of this Olympic team is Yugoslav Ladd. He is a lecturer recommended by FIFA to the Chinese Olympic team. However, historically he only led the Olympic team for one year and did not make any performance mistakes.  Under the circumstances, the national team's head coach Qi Dashuai was promoted to the position of consultant. As a result, Qi Dashuai still failed to lead the national Olympic team to the Olympics.  And this 60-year-old man stayed in China and did not return to China until the year Pei Wei was reborn (Ladd only returned home to take care of his wife in July this year because she had a heart operation. He was in China  After staying for thirteen years, he was sixty years old when he came and seventy-three when he returned home).

    Pei Wei once advised Xu Li on this matter.  It seems that Xu Li listened to his words and did not replace Ladd. Pei Wei now just hopes to be led by Ladd.  The Chinese Olympic team will no longer be like this game in history, being beaten by others throughout the game, losing from the process to the result - just like a year later in the top ten Asian games, where only victory can qualify.  In such a situation, he actually shouted the slogan "Guarantee Peace and Fight for Victory" - there is no more cowardly way to die than this.

    Regarding Dashuai Qi, a coach who was reviled by fans across the country in later generations, Pei Wei believed that he still had some ability. At least his several successful experiences in the league later proved his ability, but his hesitant character was definitely  He is not suitable to lead the national team. The pressure from the media, fans and the Football Association alone can crush him.  In the top ten games, he actually changed whoever the fans shouted to change is a clear proof.

    A good head coach must at least have confidence. If the coach is not confident, how much confidence can you expect the players to have?

    When Marshal Qi led the Chinese team, the team always failed to show the courage to sink the ship at critical moments. Marshal Qi had a great responsibility. One soldier was a raging soldier, and he would bring a raging den into a den. What kind of commander would bring out what kind of character?  Soldiers come out.

    Later, Milu, who was the only one to lead the Chinese team to the World Cup, may not be a very good coach.  But he brought the most important thing to the Chinese team.  Courage and confidence, and unity.  The 2002 national team, which is generally considered to be even worse than the 1997 national team, was able to easily qualify for the World Cup with overwhelming force.  Even if Japan and South Korea are not here and the opponents in the same group are weak, don't forget that the people in the same group are all enemies of Chinese football.

    The two wins over the UAE may not be something to be proud of, but in 1989, it was the UAE that gave the Chinese team three black minutes. It was also Qatar that gave the Chinese team three black minutes that year, not to mention the one in Wuli in 1997.  River's victory over the Chinese team directly caused the Chinese team to fail to qualify. The Bahrain team defeated the Chinese Olympic team in 1999, and Uzbekistan even took away the championship that the Chinese team almost won in the 1994 Asian Games.

    &nbsp; Are these opponents really as weak as fans imagine?  Being able to end the top ten games with almost an undefeated record (only to lose to Uzbekistan in the last game with all substitutes), isn't this the credit of Milu?  If another coach led the team, would it really be possible to sing triumphant songs all the way and get a ticket to the World Cup like Milu did?

    Fans all know that the Chinese men's football team lacks blood and passion, and always misses the mark at critical moments. People in their 20s have the mental quality of a 10-year-old. Anyway, if nothing else, they can qualify if they encounter "a draw".  "Under the circumstances, you must lose." There are many factors that cause this situation, but the coach is also a big factor.

    Although there is no shortage of good coaches in China, their shortcomings are considerable, especially in terms of competition experience.

    The game against the South Korean team started on March 21st with the eager anticipation of Chinese fans. At the beginning of the game, the South Korean team, which was forced to a desperate situation, made a last-ditch effort and firmly suppressed the Chinese team in their own half.  Launch a fierce attack within.

    Su Mei, who was watching the game with Pei Wei, was so anxious that she kept yelling, while Pei Wei frowned and watched the game in silence. After watching for ten minutes, Pei Wei suddenly slapped his thigh, excited  shouted: "There is a door!"

    Su Mei next to her was startled. Pei Wei ignored her and stared at the screen without blinking.

    Pei Wei could see that although the Chinese team was suppressed in the half court, all the players had high fighting spirit and there was no panic. The South Korean team was too pressed, and the Chinese team's forward Zhuang Yi  And Yang Tian is very fast. Maybe a counterattack will be enough to drink a pot of the Korean team.

    Sure enough, in the 28th minute of the first half, Wu Jiying stole the opponent's ball in the backcourt and kicked it out. Yang Tian jumped high, overpowered the Korean team defender and headed the ball towards the Korean team's half. Zhuang Yi suddenly started,  After throwing away the opponent's defender two or three positions, he received the ball and made a single shot!

    The extremely fast Zhuang Yi made it all the way to the South Korean team's penalty area before being tripped by the catching defender stretching his legs - penalty kick!  Peng Weiguo's younger brother Peng Weijun made a free throw, and the Chinese team took the lead by one goal!

    But the excitement of the Chinese fans has not passed yet. The South Korean team evened the score in the 36th minute. No. 6 Lee Jiheng broke through two Chinese team defenders and scored from a small angle on the right side to equalize the score.

    "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it's okay to tie." Su Mei kept mumbling, while Pei Wei sighed. The Chinese players are not lacking in courage, but in terms of strength and physical fitness, they seem to be inferior to their opponents. Wait for the second half  It will be difficult after the Korean team goes crazy

    Sure enough, the South Korean team's offense became more fierce in the second half. Shortly after the game started, what Pei Wei least wanted to see happened. The central defender Li Ming from Shandong panicked and cleared the ball to the opponent's forward. Naturally, the opponent would not miss it.  This is a good opportunity to easily overtake the score to 2-1!

    The Chinese players who fell from heaven to hell in an instant became mentally unbalanced. They wanted to counterattack, but they did not dare to press too hard, which made the loopholes in the defense even bigger.

    Twenty-six minutes into the second half, the South Korean team scored another goal, 3-1, and completely pushed the Chinese team into the abyss.

    The Chinese team, which had almost lost the right to qualify, let go and played vigorously with the Korean team in the remaining time. Before the end of the game, they evened the score to 2-3 through a corner kick, but it was too late.  , the Chinese team still lost the game and lost its qualification for the Olympics.

    Although history has changed, only the process has changed, and the results have not changed.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 140 Before the League (Today¡¯s Chapter 1, please vote for me)

    Unexpectedly, they only lost one goal to South Korea in the last game, which was much improved compared to four years ago. And although the situation was passive, it was not without their own efforts. Moreover, the loss of one game cannot wipe out the whole situation.  Excellent performance in the team's first two games.

    The reaction of the fans was much milder than before when they failed to qualify. Perhaps it was because the performance of the Olympic team gave them hope. Most of the media also affirmed the results of the team led by Ladd.  Ladd and his 96's were one of the exceptions that didn't get too much blame from fans and the media.

    But some people don¡¯t think so.

    According to the information Pei Wei received, the defeat of the Olympic team made Xu somewhat passive in the Football Association, because after listening to Pei Wei's persuasion, he withstood the pressure within the Football Association and did not replace Ladd with Marshal Qi. This time he did not  Being able to enter the Olympics has given these people an opportunity. Some people even complained at the Football Association meeting: "If it were Marshal Qi, he would definitely not lose to South Korea in the last game!"

    After hearing the news, Pei Wei could only smile bitterly. He knew history. Marshal Qi led the 1996 Olympic team to a complete loss in the Olympic qualifying matches, but he was still able to retain his position as the head coach of the national team, and he was the same as the 1999 Olympic team.  Horton formed a huge contrast, which shows that this coach is really extraordinary in football:+|.

    Thinking that he had good intentions but did bad things, which made Xu passive in the Football Association, Pei Wei called Xu with a guilty heart. Xu's tone was still bold: "No problem, I can still stand it nowActually,  There is nothing wrong with your suggestion. The effect of Ladd's leadership is still very good. The players' mental outlook is quite good It's a pity that everything is in vain before the results come out. Ladd has already dismissed class. I originally wanted to  I plan to transfer him to the national team if he leads the team to the Olympics That Marshal Qi has such a soft character when he leads the team!"

    Pei Wei sighed in his heart. The Chinese Football Association has always been too harsh on foreign coaches, but too soft on domestic coaches. Historically, Marshal Qi failed to lead the Olympic team and was still able to sit as the head coach of the national team. In the top ten games  After a complete defeat, he was still sitting on the national team until the end of the top ten games - and later Horton led the team with good results, but after the Olympic team lost, he was dismissed as the head coach of the national team.  If Shin Hsiang-fu had not made it to the Olympics, he would probably have been the head coach of the national team, not to mention Zhu Donghai, who later led the Chinese team and dared to lose to any team.  I just don¡¯t know how long he stayed as the head coach of the national team after his reincarnation.

    While Pei Wei was thinking about it, Xu said on the phone: "The matter with the Olympic team is now over. Ladd told me that he doesn't want to leave his job yet and wants to pursue his old business of cultivating young players This old man also  Really, with the lecturer qualification issued by FIFA, and FIFA pays him a salary every month, wouldn't it be good for him to go home and retire?  It¡¯s a club to train players.¡±

    "Then let him come to our club!" Pei Wei's heart moved, and he immediately said enthusiastically: "Now our club has put a lot of effort into cultivating each echelon. The echelon facilities are complete, but there is a lack of coaches I don't know about Ladd.  Will you condescend to come to our club?"

    "That's what I mean." Xu said with a smile: "I am worried about this matter. It would be great if you agree. This old man is quite admirable, and I want to help him, but during this time I  I have to run the bidding for the Asian Cup again, so I really don¡¯t have time.¡±

    "Biding to host the Asian Cup? Is it a big hope? Who is the opponent?" Pei Wei asked.

    "The hope should be pretty high." Xu laughed: "There is only one opponent, Lebanon. There is a war there. Why should we compete with us?"

    "You have to be careful." Pei Wei remembered the "14:2" in his previous life, and reminded him quickly: "Be careful that the Arabs in West Asia unite to set a trap for usThe war in Lebanon will not last long.  Their West Asian brothers may all turn to the Lebanese side out of the mentality of helping Lebanon to rebuild Those in Southeast Asia are just on the outside, and the Japanese are not reliable. At that time, the only ones we can trust are South Korea and Hong Kong. Be careful in the gutter.  Capsized.  "

    Xu Yi was surprised: "Yes, you are right If we didn't know, we might have suffered a big loss, but now we know Huh, that boy Veerappan doesn't dare to play tricks in front of me!  "

    Pei Wei was relieved. In his previous life, China lost the hosting of the 2000 Asian Cup. The West Asian League was one of the reasons, and Veerappan's final fall to Lebanon was also another. More importantly, Xu had just passed away at that time, and the Chinese Football Association was in Asia.  The Football Federation lost a very important figure, which led to a complete collapse. In fact, no matter from which aspect, Lebanon, which had just been rebuilt at that time, was in no way

    Compared with other countries.

    &nbsp; After chatting with Xu for a few more words, Pei Wei hung up the phone after telling him to take good care of his body, pay attention to regular check-ups and drink less.

    At the end of February, after the Chinese Olympic team was disbanded, Yang Tian returned to Yunjia Tianyu to report.

    After the training, Pei Wei specially called Hao Dong, Yang Tian, ??Nie Fei, Ailin, Sun Chenghai and Wanpeng to his home in the name of supporting Yang Tian.

    "To be honest, your Olympic team did a good job this time! Although it failed to enter the Olympics, the results cannot prove everything!" Pei Wei said slowly, looking at Yang Tian who was slightly depressed.

    "Yes, Xiao Yang, you played really well this time! Although the result was the same as ours, the process was much better!" Hao Dong also gave a thumbs up as a veteran: "Our game  Ah, you lost so badly, you conceded three goals at the beginning! At least you kept hope!"

    "But we still lost." Yang Tian shook his head: "The Olympic team was also disbanded, and Coach Ladd was fired In fact, he is a really good coach. The conditions for our training in the past were not good, and the place where we lived  It's short and humid, and we young people can't stand it. He insists on living with us at such an old age It's our fault, so sorry for him. "

    "Do you want to make up for this? Then behave well." Pei Wei smiled mysteriously: "Maybe you will be able to see him again in the near future."

    "Huh?" Yang Tian raised his head and looked at Pei Wei in surprise.

    "We have contacted Coach Ladd, and he has agreed to come to our club" Pei Wei laughed: "But he is not the coach of the first team, but is responsible for the training of young players Yugoslavia has many excellent coaches.  , and most of them are good at training young players. Ladd himself said that what he is best at is not leading the adult team, but training young players. In the future, he will become the head coach of each echelon of Yunjia Tianyu, specifically responsible for providing guidance to other coaches.  Pass on the experience of training young players and discover good football talents.¡±

    "That's great!" Yang Tian beamed with joy. It seemed that he and Ladd had a deep relationship indeed.

    "Dong, you are from the 1992 National Olympic team. Yang Tian, ??you are from the 96 National Olympic team."  The 2018 Olympic team probably lost to the Korean team in the end. Now in Asia, the Korean team is the stumbling block in front of our Chinese team A few days ago, some media said that our Chinese football team has 'Korean phobia'.  It's a joke. There are reasons for losing because of strength and luck.  The current level of the South Korean team is indeed higher than ours, but this gap is not irreversible. As long as we vigorously develop the league and have more outstanding players emerge, with China's huge human resources, why can't we compare with South Korea?  A small country?  "

    "Who says we are afraid of South Korea? It's not like we have never scored against the Korean team!" The unruly factor in Hao Dong's character came out: "If we weren't under too much psychological pressure before that game, how could it be possible in 10 minutes?  Conceded only three goals? We still had the advantage in the second half!

    "According to my estimation, within the next ten years, the Chinese team will inevitably meet the South Korean team! Including the next Olympics, it is very likely to be divided into a group with South Korea again. You guys, then you can  If you participate in the game with a peaceful mind, I don¡¯t believe that you can¡¯t beat the Korean team!¡± Pei Wei said loudly to several young players such as Sun Chenghai.

    "Wellthere are still several years before the next Olympic qualifiers, and we may not be sure to make the Olympic team. It seems a bit early." Aylin said with a smile.

    "I think we are all players of the right age for the National Olympic team. As long as we perform well, it would not be surprising to join the National Olympic team" Nie Fei laughed: "Brother Hao and Brother Yang, watch us avenge you then.  !¡±

    Both Dong and Yang Tian laughed, and Hao Dong patted Nie Fei on the shoulder: "Young man, then we have to rely on you to complete what we failed to do! You also have to work hard, don't even make the Olympic team when the time comes.  None of the qualifications have been obtained!¡±

    "I have called you here today. Firstly, I want to support Yang Tian. Secondly, I hope that you, the two seniors of the Olympic team, can lead these young people so that they can grow up faster and win glory for the country in the future  ¡­Of course, before that you must perform well in the league so that you can get into the sight of the Olympic team coach! You must work hard in the following pre-season training!¡±

    With regret, the new year¡¯s league is about to begin.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 141 The League Begins (Please vote for me)

    Although the Chinese Olympic team failed to enter the Olympics half a month ago, it did not affect the fans' enthusiasm for watching the game. The tenacious performance of the Chinese Olympic team proved that after being influenced by the league, the players have improved both their technical and tactical abilities and their psychology.  The state has made great progress, and the benefits brought by the professional league are gradually being displayed in front of everyone.

    After creating a gold medal market in League B last season: U., the enthusiasm suddenly dissipated. This can be seen from the sales of Yunjia Tianyu Club tickets. The package increased to 10,000 sets and was sold out again within three days.  , it is worth noting that unlike last year, the vast majority of people who bought package tickets were ordinary employees and students. Their reason was, "In order to avoid the situation of being temporarily unable to buy tickets like last year, they decided to buy package tickets."  It¡¯s good, and the location of the package ticket is very good, and it¡¯s not much more expensive than buying individual C tickets.¡±

    A set of 380 yuan tickets sold 10,000 sets, which is 3.8 million. In addition, the revenue from advertising exceeded 20 million (of which the one on the chest and back of the shorts reached 10 million).  Fifteen million, and all the billboards in the venue have been sold. After deducting 12 yuan from Marlboro Group and 4 yuan from Ford Power Company, a subsidiary of the Chinese Football Association, the remaining eight billboards are Yunjia Tianyu Club  (income exceeds 5 million), Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s income has increased significantly.

    Financial revenue has increased, and other aspects of the team are also progressing smoothly. Driven by Yourcenar's advanced physical training methods, all players on the Yunjia Tianyu team have passed the Haigeng physical fitness test, with 8% of the team  Ten players easily passed the 3,200-meter test-free line in the twelve-minute run. Other players also easily passed the test in the return run. Even the famous national team main player Hao Dong, who has always had difficulties with his physical fitness, also passed the test line easily.  He easily passed the 2,900-meter life-and-death line, and then passed the test in the reverse run, which made several fellow national team members who were familiar with him open their mouths like toads.

    "Dongzi." Peng Weiguo sneakily called Hao Dong, who had just finished the test and walked down the field with a smile on his face: "How did you practice? Is it because you took medicine?" He was puzzled. His usual physical fitness  How could Hao Dong, who was on par with him, pass the test so easily? He could barely reach the passing line of 2,900 meters. Tomorrow's turnaround was really a headache.

    "Do I still need to take medicine?" Hao Dong cursed with a smile, then looked around and mysteriously said to Peng Weiguo: "Our club has a very good physical training method. There is no need for special physical training. Just do it during the usual training sessions."  It¡¯s done, the effect is really good, look at me, it¡¯s so easy!¡±

    Peng Weiguo was filled with envy when he heard that. Physical fitness has always been the biggest problem for China's best technical midfielder at this stage. He can only barely get by every year. He is still in his golden age. When he gets older, then he will  Aren't you unable to kick the ball?

    "What is that? Can you tell me, brother?" Peng Weiguo said impatiently.

    Dong put his mouth close to Peng Weiguo's ear and uttered two words clearly: "Confidential."

    Peng Weiguo's smile froze on his face, and he pushed Hao Dong away: "Okay, Hao Dong, do you want to do the same thing with me? What do you mean, if I passed the physical test, will it be bad for you?"

    Dong's face was full of helplessness: "I can't help it. Who knows if this is the club's secret and I just followed it. Who can remember it so clearly According to me, I am definitely having a headache about this matter now."  You are not the only one. When you go back, tell your boss to ask him to find the bosses of some other clubs, of course the ones where most of the players have physical difficulties, and then go to our boss together to ask about this matter. Can he still be able to erase this?  Face? Besides, our team has just been promoted from League B. What we lack is relationships and connections. He will definitely not offend so many of your clubs!"

    Peng Weiguo¡¯s face turned from gloomy to bright, and he thanked Hao Dong several times before running towards his club¡¯s team.

    It seems that this kind of thing not only happened to Peng Weiguo. On the same night, Pei Wei received contacts from several clubs through the elegant old Zhou in Wuhan, wanting to invite Pei Wei to a hotel near Haigeng for a drink.  A cup of tea, Pei Wei agreed without hesitation.

    When I went to the place, I saw that there were quite a lot of people there. Also, what club doesn¡¯t have a few important people with physical disabilities?  Even for some clubs that mainly have young players and are not troubled by physical fitness tests, there is no guarantee that they will have difficulties in this regard in the future.

    Pei Wei took a quick look and found that most of the CEOs of teams A, A, and B were here. Some of them Pei Wei had dealt with before, and some of them were meeting for the first time.

    Pei Wei didn't waste any time and took out the physical training outline that he had prepared a long time ago. He specially asked Yourcenar to write it out. Yourcenar had no intention of hiding anything. After all, these things are better in Europe.  Physical coaches all know it, but the focus is different.  One person sent one.

    &nbsp; These club bosses did not expect Pei Wei to take out the things so happily, and they all praised Pei Wei for being interesting and loyal. Pei Wei just smiled lightly, he knew

    What the person in the field said is somewhat true. Although it is regarded as a favor to Pei Wei now, if Pei Wei listens to his words and thinks that he will really become friends with these bosses at all costs -  ¨DUnless Pei Wei is out of his mind.

    There was no substantive content in the subsequent conversation. Pei Wei just briefly mentioned whether to control the increase in players' income. After all, the exponential growth of players' income has made some clubs with poor economic conditions feel struggling.  Yes, this proposal resonated with some clubs, and some club bosses disagreed with it. Pei Wei saw all this and kept it in mind.

    Then there is the issue of broadcast fees. Pei Wei proposed whether they can jointly ask CCTV for more broadcast fees. This proposal has basically attracted the interest of all club bosses. After all, no one will find the money too little. Of course, there is nothing good about it.  Idea, after all, CCTV is still the well-deserved leader of TV media, and all clubs also need CCTV broadcasts to increase the reputation of the team.

    In short, Pei Wei did not gain any substantial benefits from this meeting, but in the long run, Yunjia Tianyu, an emerging club, has already established certain friendships with other clubs. Taking this incident as an opportunity, Pei Wei wants to  It will be much smoother to do something about it.

    As a newly promoted team, Yunjia Tianyu's schedule is neither good nor bad. It started with three consecutive home games, but the opponents were very strong. In the first round, they faced Wuhan, who was also a newly promoted team, and in the second round, they faced last year's fifth team.  In the third round, the Guangzhou Suns faced last year's third-placed Dalian Dongfang. According to the snake-shaped arrangement, Yunjia Tianyu's opponents in the first few games were very strong except Wuhan. In the fourth round, they played away to the defending champion Shanghai Shenhua.  In the fifth round of home games against last year's fourth-place Guangdong, it would not be surprising to have a losing streak if none of them played well in the first five rounds.

    After surviving the first five rounds, Yunjia Tianyu could breathe a sigh of relief.

    Like last year, the media are collectively not optimistic about Yunjia Tianyu, especially the "Football Herald". They even think that Yunjia Tianyu's five points in the first five rounds are quite good results. "After the first five rounds,  Not falling into the relegation zone is Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s greatest success.¡± This is the original words of this newspaper.

    "Are they still talking nonsense?" Pei Wei said lazily: "It doesn't matter, they are just venting their anger. In fact, their analysis in the past few times was quite well-founded. However, after being ridiculed by our fans, they began to lose their composure.  Reading this article, it requires no analysis and no basis. Just watch, if they continue like this, they will become the laughing stock of fans across the country. "

    Xiao Zhao smiled and said: "Boss, how many points do you think we can score in the first five rounds?"

    Pei Wei thought for a while: "Getting ten points is an acceptable result Our goal is not just the top six, they are all our competitors"

    Although he said this, Pei Wei did not take the league lightly. Historically, this year's league was completely traditional. Last year's two newly promoted teams, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, went back to where they came from, finishing directly at the bottom.  After returning to Jia and gaining a foothold, Pei Wei didn't want to make the same mistake again.

    The first game was against Wuhan Yazhi. Although they had a good relationship with the Wuhan team, no matter how good they were, they could not let go in such a crucial first game. With the Yunjia fans uniformly singing "Yunjia Tianyu", the game began.

    Feng Gang and Yi Xiaofeng came out to face their old club. Yunjia fans generously gave them warm applause before the game for these two heroes who had reached the top spot last season. However, when the game started, they were not given such preferential treatment.  Yes, the two of them always received huge boos when they got the ball.

    For the first game, Wenger also attached great importance to it. All the main lineup appeared, including goalkeeper Xiao Fei, four defenders Sun Chenghai, Materazzi, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, midfielders Dunga, Ballack, and Nie Fei.  The forwards consisted of Tony, Aylin and Hao Dong, with Recoba on the bench.

    The captain's armband was worn on Dunga's arm. Many people in the club have opinions on this matter. They think that Yunjia Tianyu is a Chinese club after all, and it is too much to let a Brazilian be the captain. This  But it is the first of its kind in the Chinese league.

    Pei Wei agreed with this, firstly because the domestic players on the field are generally relatively young and cannot convince the crowd as captain. The only older one, Hao Dong, was transferred this year and stayed in Yunjia Tianyu.  Time has not passed yet, and Deng Ga can be regarded as the best in Yunjia Tianyu in terms of fame and strength. Other players are also more convinced of Dunga. If he is not the captain, who else can be the captain?

    Amid singing, the game began.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 142 The First Three Points (Today¡¯s Chapter 1, please vote for me)

    For Yi Xiaofeng, Materazzi just replaced Feng Gang. However, although Yi Xiaofeng won the top scorer in Class A and B, he probably didn¡¯t think he would be better than the national team¡¯s main forward Hao Dong, and Materazzi  Although Lacchi is still inexperienced, his physical fitness and judgment of blocking are much better than Feng Gang. After all, he comes from Italy, which has many defensive players. This season, Yunjia Tianyu's strength has definitely gone up a level.  , facing the Wuhan team whose main lineup has not changed much although its strength has slightly improved, it is time to test how strong this lineup is.

    The Wuhan team is basically made up of local players from Hubei and rarely spends a lot of money to introduce stars from other places. This year's Yi Xiaofeng is the only exception. However, Wuhan players have the characteristics of players from the north and the south, and their physical fitness is compared to players from the south.  It is better to say that the technical sophistication seems to be better than that of the northern players, and although their main players are not particularly famous, they are all very practical and powerful, and they are very difficult opponents. Last year, Yunjia  Tianyu averaged a draw with its opponents at home and away. Although it retained part of its strength in the away game against the Wuhan team, it was enough to prove that the strength of the Wuhan team was among the top in League B.

    After the opening, the Wuhan team based itself in the midfield, relying on the two foreign midfielders and captain Zhang Bing, the strongest point to fight Yunjia Tianyu, and concentrated its troops in the backcourt. Only the pair of Yi Xiaofeng and Chai Sheng were left in the frontcourt.  Use quick combinations to launch a counterattack.

    However, in the midfield confrontation, Yunjia Tianyu still had the advantage. Although Nie Fei's role on the field could be offset by Zhang Bing due to his lack of experience, the difference between Dunga, a world superstar, and Ballack, a future world star, was  The strength is still much stronger than the two unknown foreign midfielders of the Wuhan team.

    Yunjia Tianyu opened the scoring in the first half. Tony's movement attracted two defenders of the Wuhan team. Then Fei seized the moment when the Wuhan team's defense showed a flaw and passed the ball to Dong in the penalty area. Although there were still people around him,  There was a defender defending, but Hao Dong, who was obviously more skilled, used his personal skills to get past the defender and then fired an angry shot from the line of the small penalty area to score the first goal.

    Dong stretched out his right index finger and ran towards the stands, and then Aylin ran up from behind and pounced on Hao Dong's back.  The Yunjia Stadium immediately burst into flames. The fans shouted Hao Dong's name and countless confetti were sprinkled into the sky.

    Wenger nodded slightly. This is where Hao Dong surpasses Yi Xiaofeng. Yi Xiaofeng is just a shooter who can convert opportunities created by his teammates into goals, while Hao Dong can not only seize opportunities, but also create opportunities himself.  , this goal just now is proof.

    And his ability to dribble and move in a wide range can create more opportunities for other teammates. Although the cooperation with his teammates is not tacit enough now, he has begun to show his power.

    The lagging Wuhan team did not start to attack, but still resolutely implemented the tactics of counterattack while stabilizing the midfield and defense. It seems that the head coach of the Wuhan team has a stable mentality and is very accurate in positioning himself.  The strategy is to defend well first, and every point you can get is a point.

    Facing such a solid defensive opponent, it was when Wenger was testing the team's offensive routine. With a wave of his hand, Yunjia Tianyu's formation immediately pushed forward a few points, and the regular offensive routines trained before the season began to be played out one by one.  , constantly impacting the opponent's defense line.

    The three players in Yunjia Tianyu's midfield all have good organizational skills. Needless to say, Nie Fei's imagination is not inferior to that of the Brazilians. The only question is whether his teammates can catch him as he sometimes does.  He passes the ball with flying colors. In fact, if a player like Nie Fei switches to another club, he will definitely not be able to play the main team, because his randomness is too strong. For other Chinese players who are slightly mechanical and rigid,  It is difficult to understand his passing intentions. Only under the command of Wenger, a world-class coach, can he display all his talents. In addition, he is basically surrounded by current and future superstars.  Received his seemingly aimless pass.

    And Ballack has another organizational method. He relies more on his body to break through and then create opportunities for his teammates, and his excellent long-range shooting ability makes it difficult for the opposing defenders to block his passes.

    Dunga's organization is the least among the midfielders. Apart from sharing most of the defensive tasks, he can only occasionally use long passes to help his teammates attack. However, with the strength of the captain of the Brazilian national team, his organization is the least, but his passing  There are more threatening shots.

    The constant overlapping of the two full-backs made Yunjia Tianyu's offense even sharper. Centralization of organization and dispersion of firepower was exactly Wenger's idea of ????leading the team. Arsenal in later generations was famous for its numerous attack points.  Although the current Yunjia Tianyu cannot be compared with that all-conquering Arsenal team, there is already a trace of it.

    Under such a powerful offense, the Wuhan team¡¯s defenseThe shape did not last long. Before the end of the first half, Nie Fei passed the ball to the right wing. Sun Chenghai quickly broke through the opponent's defender and then made a pass. Tony overpowered the opponent's two defenders and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball was missed by the Wuhan team goalkeeper.  Yan Yi flew to save, and Aylin in the penalty area quickly took the lead from the crowd and poked the ball into the goal.

    Wenger and Pei Wei gave a high-five. The intensity of the A-A game is

    , based on Yunjia Tianyu's offensive power in the first half, if it were replaced by A-B, I would probably have scored four goals. Although the Wuhan team is only a newly promoted team, their defensive ability is stronger than some A-A teams.  Being able to take an absolute advantage in the first half and score two goals is enough to prove that Yunjia Tianyu's offensive ability is also outstanding in Class A.

    After the start of the second half, the Wuhan team launched a fierce attack. Yunjia Tianyu, who was well prepared, shrunk the defense line. To say that the Wuhan team's offense was not weak, Chai Sheng, who was in his prime at 1.95 meters, was even in the A-A.  China is also a feared number. In this era when the average height of Chinese defenders is no more than 1.85 meters, he is definitely outstanding. But it is a pity that he met Materazzi.

    Although Materazzi is two centimeters shorter than Chai Sheng, he taught Chai Sheng a good lesson. Both of them are relatively thin (relative to their height), but every time they collide,  Chai Sheng has never taken advantage of him, and he is even better than Chai Sheng in terms of blocking position and judgment of placement. This made the former No. 1 high center forward of the national team extremely depressed. So far in the game, he actually has no chance.  If he can get a header from the Italian - then what use is he, a high center forward?

    But on the other side, Zhu Guosheng couldn't bear it anymore.

    Even if he was asked to keep an eye on Chai Sheng, he wouldn't be so strenuous. Yi Xiaofeng was as slippery as a loach in the penalty area. He would lose sight of him if he wasn't careful, let alone Zhu Guosheng, who was already slow to turn around.  .

    Finally, after a fierce attack, Wuhan captain Zhang Bing passed an extremely subtle diagonal pass. Yi Xiaofeng stepped in at high speed and got the ball ahead of Zhu Guosheng. He immediately volleyed the ball into the goal without making any adjustments.  In the blind spot, Xiao Fei had nothing to do about this shot.

    Wenger began to worry about Yunjia Tianyu's defense. Although the four main players on the back line that conceded the least goals last year remained unchanged, the added Materazzi was much better than Feng Gang in high-altitude ball and frontal defense, but last year  Conceding fewer goals is more a result of relying on strong offense to deny the opponent a few offensive opportunities. This year, when facing the top players in A-A, they will definitely not be able to solve all problems with offense alone like they did in A-B. Zhu Guosheng and Matt  Lackey's central defender combination is high enough, but when facing a fast and flexible forward, two defenders who turn slowly are definitely a big flaw.

    Seeing Wenger glance at him, Pei Wei could only smile bitterly. He had no choice but to let Materazzi, who had better blocking and better prediction skills, play as a deep-lying central defender, but considering his height  If you can control Chai Sheng, you can only choose to play double-marking defenders. It is inevitable that flaws will occur in this way.

    Although one point was recovered, the strength of the Wuhan team was still difficult to compete with Yunjia Tianyu. After attacking for a while, Yunjia Tianyu suppressed him in his own half. Wenger also began to mobilize his troops, first using  Yang Tian replaced Tony, then replaced Aylin with Recoba, and began to experiment with another striker combination.

    Recoba, who had been on the bench for most of the game, seemed extremely excited as soon as he came on. At first, the Wuhan players thought that this thin guy with an Oriental face was a young Chinese player from Yunjia Tianyu, but the result was that  Recoba broke the defense into pieces.

    In the 78th minute of the game, Recoba's breakthrough created a free kick about 25 meters away from the goal at the front of the penalty area. Nie Fei and Recoba stood in front of the ball at the same time.

    The Wuhan team¡¯s goalkeeper focused more on Nie Fei. Having played against Yunjia Tianyu last year, he knew that this young man was Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s number one free throw shooter.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the sky and kicked out a shot with a huge arc. The ball flew directly around the wall with strong rotation and flew straight into the dead center of the goal!

    Yan Yi opened his mouth wide and stared blankly at the ball bouncing in the goal. That arc just now He simply couldn't imagine that he could encounter such a large arc, fast speed, and strong spin of a free kick in the game.  !

    Pei Wei, who was off the field, clapped his hands and laughed and said to Wenger: "Haha, it seems Fei has someone to learn from"

    The final score was three to one. Yunjia Tianyu defeated the newly promoted Wuhan Yazhi and won their first three-pointer in League A in their history.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 143 Changed History

    In the first round, they defeated Sichuan and Tianjin with a score of 3-0 respectively. Although they only defeated Wuhan, which was also a newly promoted team, ranking third as a newly promoted team was enough to attract the attention of all fans.

    If the victory over the Wuhan team in the first round does not explain anything, the second round home game against last year's fifth-place Guangzhou Suns was enough to attract the attention of almost all clubs that want to attack the championship.

    If in the Football Association Cup last year, with Peng and Hu, the Guangzhou Suns, whose strength had just come down from its peak, could still give Yunjia Tianyu a headache, then this year's strength has begun to decline obviously.  Guangzhou's southern football team has been hard-pressed to compete with the Guangzhou Suns, which has the strengths of both the north and the south. Yunjia Tianyu is physically and technically capable of playing against the Guangzhou Suns, which is even easier than playing against Wuhan Yazhi.

    The Guangzhou Suns, who no longer have the strength of a strong team, but still have the mentality of a strong team, met Yunjia Tianyu, who is like a wolf and a tiger, and is extremely eager to win. This game really surprised the fans.

    Last year, because Wang Yingjie was unable to target Peng Weiguo, Wenger had no choice but to sacrifice Ballack's offensive ability to deal with Peng Weiguo. In the end, Yunjia Tianyu also won a close call. This year, Wenger has a good card in his hand.

    Peng Weiguo, the most skilled attacking midfielder in China, met Dunga, one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, and the gap began to completely show. Peng Weiguo was stared at by Dunga throughout the game and could hardly move.  If a good ball is passed, the two fast horses Hu Zhijun and Tang Ende on the forward line could have caused considerable trouble to Yunjia Tianyu's relatively slow defense, but Wenger took the option of letting Matra  Although Qi's method of playing behind the sweeper was far inferior to the opponent's two forwards, Materazzi used accurate judgment and positioning to constantly destroy the opponent's through balls. The Guangzhou team could not take advantage of the high-altitude ball.  superior.

    In the first half, Dong made a quick breakthrough and passed back, allowing Ballack to score the first goal with a long-range shot. In the second half, Tony received a header from Nie Fei's cross to expand the score. Before the end, Yang Tian, ??who came on as a substitute, scored with a single shot.  The score was fixed at 3-0, and Yunjia Tianyu defeated its opponent at home.

    With Shanghai being held to a 2-1 draw by the People's Liberation Army, Dalian only defeated Shandong Donghai with two goals in the away game. After only two rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu proudly climbed to the top of the standings with a goal difference advantage!

    After two rounds of the league, the one who ranks first in the standings is not the defending champion Shanghai, nor the champion Dalian the year before last, nor Beijing, which claims to "always compete for first place", but the newly promoted Ma Yunjia Tianyu. This is an explosive event in itself.  news!

    Suddenly, the four words "Yunjia Tianyu" became the hottest topic in all sports-related newspapers this week. The family history of the boss Pei Wei, the previous coaching experience of the head coach Arsene Wenger, and what the main players used to be.  What Even Adriano's father Ribeiro, who was guarding the gate of the Yunjia training ground, was continuously harassed by some reporters. They insisted that this middle-aged man with a foreign face must be a player of the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  Exploration has caused Brazilians to hide when they see a strange Chinese person.

    Even Ribeiro was harassed, not to mention other players and coaches. The club's public relations department received countless calls requesting interviews every day, which annoyed the receptionist. Finally, Pei Wei issued a rule.  After training every Thursday, a special press conference is held. A coach brings two players to attend the press conference, which makes the situation better.

    However, this also caused a lot of dissatisfaction among reporters. Pei Wei heard a few words relayed by a reporter he knew well: "Isn't it just that we won two games? Is this awesome? Our Chinese players and clubs  It¡¯s really unprofessional.¡±

    After hearing this, Pei Wei just sneered. These reporters really only looked at others and did not see themselves. They could only say that players and clubs were playing big names and were unprofessional, but they could not see that they were unprofessional - in 1997  During the top ten games, these pervasive reporters analyzed the characteristics of the Chinese team's players and the team's tactics every day - opponents did not need to collect special information. They bought all the Chinese football newspapers every day and then found out.  All the information about the Chinese team can be understood clearly through the Chinese translation. If you don't lose such a game, what other game can you lose?

    Anyway, the reporter told him to let him speak, but Pei Wei didn't care much. Anyway, he just announced part of the team's news this week at the weekly press conference. Of course, he won't talk about other technical and tactical matters. What do you want to do?  Just write whatever you want.

    In response to the increasing number of fans coming to watch the training, Pei Wei specially issued a rule, which was much more polite than to reporters: "Fans can enter the training field at will, but they can only watch outside the barbed wire fence and are not allowed to make any noise.  Because the noise affects the players' training, the security guards will politely ask you out. SuperAnyone who makes noise three times will lose the right to enter the training ground to watch training.  At the same time, there is a twenty-minute dedicated session after each training session.

    Fans signing time, any player must fulfill this duty.

    "When it comes to the rationality of chasing stars, our Chinese fans are really inferior to foreign fans." In private, Pei Wei once said to Wenger: "In Europe, no matter how fanatical the fans are on the court,  , when you meet fans shopping on the street, you won¡¯t go up to ask for autographs. How is it like in China, where people with a little bit of fame have to wear sunglasses when going on the street, otherwise they will attract crowds of spectators.¡±

    "It's true." Wenger said with deep sympathy. The professor has suffered so much that he no longer dares to go out on the streets. It's okay to have fans watching, but the key is that reporters often come to harass him: "Chinese fans are indeed very enthusiastic.  Very fanaticalbut sometimes they seem unwilling to think that public figures are also human beings and need their own space.¡±

    "This is not something that can be changed in a day or two. It will take a long time to change." Pei Wei sighed.

    Fortunately, Yunjia fans no longer watch Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players because they know that if they want autographs, they can just go and wait during Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s training every day. They can always get them.  You have to go to someone on the street to ask for it.

    "Who said that we Chinese fans just like to block the stars on the street? Isn't it because they have no channels to get the stars' autographs? Now as long as they have the opportunity to get them, they will naturally not do anything like asking for autographs on the street!  As long as our players can spare some time every day to satisfy the fans, there will naturally be a lot less trouble!" Pei Wei concluded.

    Pei Wei knows, and Wenger also knows, that the reason why reporters are so interested in Yunjia Tianyu during this period is not only because Yunjia Tianyu has won two consecutive victories, but also because Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponent in the next game is Tongji.  With six points, Dalian Dongfang is ranked second only due to a goal difference disadvantage.

    Dalian Dongfang is the first league champion since the beginning of the professional league. Although there were some ups and downs last year, they still ranked third.  Especially when their current head coach, Chi Shangbing, who returned from Japan, took over, they have been undefeated since last year. This collision with Yunjia Tianyu is enough to attract everyone's attention.

    The Dalian team has not lost since Chi Shangbing took office, and Yunjia Tianyu has not lost a game since the day it was formed. Although most of the previous unbeaten games were in Serie B and A-B, but in the Football Association Cup  Being undefeated and winning the first two rounds made this collision even more worthy of its name.

    The battle between the old and new kings is also a battle between midfielders dominated by foreign players. Can Chi Shangbing, the only best coach in the country who has not faced off against Wenger of Yunjia Tianyu, break the inconsistency since Wenger led the team?  With a defeat record, the national team's main forward Hao Dong faced off against Dalian's nationally renowned defense line Is there any game with more highlights than this?

    And the fans of Yunjia Tianyu are looking forward to the day when they defeat Dalian and occupy the top spot. You must know that in last year's FA Cup, Yunjia Tianyu has played against most of the domestic strong teams, and the remaining strong teams have not played against them.  In the team, apart from Beijing, there is also Dalian.

    Pei Wei knows that historically, this year's league champion is Dalian. They have created an unprecedented record in China's top league - winning the championship with an undefeated record. Therefore, at the beginning of the league,  Pei Wei, whose goal is to win the championship, regards Dalian as the biggest opponent in the league.

    Compared with Dalian in history, this Dalian team lacked China¡¯s youngest international player Sun Chenghai, who is currently playing for Yunjia Tianyu. However, what Pei Wei did not expect was that since four foreign players could be played, the Dalian team actually recruited them from Argentina.  We have a right back, his name is Vivas!

    Pei Wei knows that Vivas, who once worked for a giant Serie A club and served as a substitute for Inter Milan captain Zanetti!

    What surprised Pei Wei even more was that Nemecek, the captain of the Czech national team, who should have come to the Dalian team two years later, actually came to the Dalian team two years in advance!  Also coming with him was Swedish foreign aid Hans!

    In this way, the European midfield trio of Kings, Hans and Nemechek, who played a major role in the Dalian team winning the 1998 championship, met in Dalian two years in advance. Such a Dalian team can be said to be better than any other team in history.  The Dalian team that won the championship this year is much stronger!

    Perhaps influenced by Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s introduction of Brazilian national team captain Dunga and Uruguay national youth team member Recoba, Dalian team, the dominant player in Chinese football in the next three years, also began to give up the habit of introducing unknown foreign players and began to take the star route.  Yes, Nemecek, the captain of the Czech national team, and Vivas, who was once selected for the Argentine national team, are proof!

    Pei Wei suddenly felt that history had really begun to change.?

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    In the joy of winning the championship last year, the main lineup basically remained unchanged. After Gao Jia left, he only introduced a few foreign players from Russia and Denmark, and still followed the style of "spending small money to do big things", but Pei Wei knew that like this  Unless you are very lucky and can really encounter a few cheap and practical players, the foreign exchange spent will only be wasted.

    If my team and Dalian perform particularly well this year, I hope to be able to change the impression that places in South America have on the Chinese league in the future, such as "people here are stupid and have a lot of money, so come quickly", and that when spring training in Shanghai is full of cheap prices,  The scene of parallel imports of foreign aid.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei felt conflicted. The addition of high-level foreign players will definitely make the Chinese League develop faster, make the games more exciting, make fans more interested in the league, and at the same time, the Chinese League will become more famous in the world.  Moreover, like later Chinese clubs, they basically spent money and failed to find a few good foreign players. Even if they found four parallel import foreign players, the total money would definitely be a lot. It would be better to spend more and find a more famous player.  It's more practical.  But doing so will make the competition in the league more intense, and it will be difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to achieve good results.

    No matter what, after all, the purpose of setting up a club is not just to create a giant in Chinese football. As long as the level of the league can be improved, the club can work hard to win it. What's the point of winning the championship in the Chinese Super League era later?  Woolen cloth?

    After thinking about it like this, Pei Wei felt a little more comfortable.

    After two consecutive victories, the media seems to have a lot more confidence in Yunjia Tianyu. At least it is not as one-sided as before, thinking that Dalian will definitely win. What¡¯s more, Yunjia Tianyu is playing at home. After seeing these two league games  After the fanatical atmosphere at Yunjia Tianyu's home court, all clubs have already known that Yunjia Stadium is a veritable "devil's home stadium" in the A-League. From the time fans enter to the time they leave, Yunjia Stadium has never been  There was a moment of peace. Under the leadership of the two fan groups that were already well-known in Yunjia, they sang in unison and cheered when the commentator announced the names of the players. When the visiting team players took the ball, they collectively let out a huge roar.  The boos, coupled with the sarcastic commentator, both caused endless trouble to the visiting team members.

    When the players of Dalian Dongfang entered the field before the game started, they fully felt this.

    When the players from both sides filed out and stood in a row in the center of the stadium waiting for the game to start, Guo Jingwen, who was sitting at the highest point of the entire stadium, began to call out the names of the players from both sides.

    The name of the Yunjia Tianyu player was reported first. When Guo Jingwen called Xiaofei¡¯s name at the loudest voice, all the Yunjia fans in the audience expressed their support for this player with neat shouts.  There were eleven players and they shouted eleven times, and the momentum was so powerful that even Chi Shangbing, the head coach of the Dalian team, was secretly frightened.

    When the names of the Dalian Dongfang players were reported, Guo Jingwen changed into an unusually calm voice, and the entire stadium became silent. The contrast was so great that Chi Shangbing frowned.

    However, in terms of stability and mental maturity, Dalian Dongfang can be regarded as number one in the country, so Chi Shangbing is relieved because he knows that the psychological quality of his players cannot be suppressed by this momentum.

    In fact, this is also the reason why the Dalian team has been the well-deserved number one hegemon in Chinese football in the next few years. For them, there is no distinction between home and away games at all. They can use it in any game under any circumstances.  Playing football with a stable mentality may not have reached this state yet, but it has begun to show signs of success under Chi Shangbing's training.

    In the past few years, the reason why Dalian Dongfang has been able to firmly hold the championship position is that in addition to being the best among domestic clubs in terms of strength, this kind of mentality is also very important. The Shanghai team is still a little behind in terms of background, and the Beijing team is  The state is also unstable, and the Shandong team has not yet risen, so Dalian's consecutive championships are naturally not surprising.

    Yunjia Tianyu, led by Pei Wei, wants to attack Dalian's status. Although this goal is only in Pei Wei's heart, his series of measures are first aimed at Dalian, such as poaching the player Sun Chenghai in advance.  , intercepted Hao Dong, who had made important contributions to Dalian's three consecutive championships, one year ahead of schedule.

    This is not because Pei Wei has any personal grudges with the Dalian team, but Pei Wei believes that no matter what league it is, it will not be a good thing for only one team to stand out. For example, the decline of the Bundesliga in later generations will be to a large extent.  It's because Bayern is too strong.

    In this game, Wenger made some adjustments to the lineup. Jiang Bin replaced Zhu Guosheng as central defender. This is because Jiang Bin is more stable, and his height is about the same as Zhu Guosheng, and he has more experience.  There were no changes on the field, but the changes on the forward line were relatively large. Tony was placed on the bench.The forwards who played were Hao Dong, Recoba and Yang Tian.

    ? These three forwards have one thing in common, that is, they all have excellent skills, are relatively fast, and can play more positions in the frontcourt. The task given to them by Wenger is to frequently change positions when attacking and try to pull out as many goals as possible.

    ¡¯s defense, and using Recoba also means using his opening position at critical moments.

    The defense of Dalian team can be said to be the most stable among the A-A teams. The two central defenders Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua are both members of the national team. Xu Hong is experienced and Zhang Enhua has strong marking ability and excellent jumping. This pair of central defenders  The combination is quite strong. Wenger wants three forwards with excellent speed and skills to make holes in the opponent's defense through constant shifting and pulling.

    Of course, the theory is just a theory, whether it will succeed can only be discovered through the competition.

    After the game started, Yunjia Tianyu did not attack aggressively from the start, because it is impossible for a team with a solid defense like Dalian Dongfang to have a flaw in the opening game if you rush and beat them hard.  Let your side's energy burst out from the beginning, resulting in a loss of strength.

    The two sides started fighting in the midfield. Wenger's lineup today was nominally four, three, three, but in fact Recoba was relatively deep, playing a double attacking midfielder with Nie Fei, but one was more to the left and the other was more.  Just staying on the right, which is very close to the Arsenal style of play that was trained by Wenger in later generations.

    If I have to make a comparison, in the current lineup, Recoba and Nie Fei are equivalent to Pires and Ljungberg, Ballack plays the role of Vieira, and Dunga is his compatriot Gilberto Schier.  The combination of Watt, Hao Dong and Yang Tian is like Henry and Van Persie.

    To make a far-fetched comparison, the midfielder of Dalian Oriental Team at this time is like Manchester UnitedJins and Chinese team international Li Ming are like Giggs and Beckham, and Hans plays the shadow forward of Scholes.  In terms of role, Nemechek is equivalent to Keane who is good at attacking and defending Maybe the professor will find this scene very familiar when he directs Arsenal and Manchester United in the Premier League in the future.

    In the pre-match predictions, the midfield confrontation between the two sides was also a highlight. The two national team captains, midfielders Dunga and Nemechek, the only local midfielders Nie Fei and Liming, plus the other four foreign aid midfielders  On the field No matter what, the midfield lines of both sides competing on the field can be regarded as the strongest in Class A.

    However, no matter how much Dalian Dongfang's midfielder resembles Manchester United, their strength is still far behind Manchester United. Even if Nemechek can barely reach Keane's level, the other three are still inferior to Manchester United's golden midfielder.  It's quite a big difference.

    The gap between Yunjia Tianyu's midfielder and Arsenal's is not that big. Not counting Nie Fei, the other three are all genuine world superstars (although two of them are future). Even if they are Fei, he  He also has the potential to become a star who can make a name for himself in Europe.

    So after struggling for a period of time, Yunjia Tianyu gradually took over the advantage in the midfield, and the constant movement of Dong and Yang Tian also began to loosen Dalian Dongfang's defense.

    Dunga used his excellent prediction ability to intercept the ball passed by Kings to Hans, and then passed the ball to Nie Fei in front without any pause. Nie Fei suddenly stretched his legs while running and directed the ball towards Nemechek.  With a poke to the side, he quickly accelerated and ran past the other side, catching up with the ball!

    The ball was passed!

    The singing in the stands immediately stopped, and countless Yunjia Tianyu fans cheered loudly for Nie Fei!

    "Look! This is the player we Yunjia has trained ourselves! What an outstanding skill, a skill full of samba flavor! The captain of the Czech national team was thrown away by Nie Fei as soon as he looked at him!" Guo Jingwen shouted at the top of his lungs  .

    The flight after catching the ball was not as easy as he said. The strong pressure behind him told him that the strong Czech had already caught up. If he continued to take the ball, the opponent might choose to foul.

    The rhythm is very good now. If it is forcibly interrupted, even if you get a free kick, the gain will not be worth the loss.

    Thinking of this, Fei flicked his right foot and flicked the ball under the rolling ball. The ball immediately drew an arc and flew into the penalty area.

    As soon as Fei passed the ball, Nemechek's foot, which had already caught up, reached him - what a danger!

    Yang Tian ran out of the penalty area, stopped the ball under Zhang Enhua's close pressing, and then sent the ball back.

    Recoba ran up and without stopping the ball directly sent the ball into the penalty area again!

    Dong started on the spot, threw away the national team captain Xu Hong by one or two positions, and directly hit the ball from Recoba!

    Dalian goalkeeper Han Wenhai jumped to save the ball, but the ball narrowly missed him!

    There was an immediate response from the stands:??Cheers like a landslide and tsunami!

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 145 Fierce Battle at Dalian (Part 2) (Please vote for me)

    One and a half million is not spent in vain!  "Guo Jingwen shouted loudly, and Hao Dong, who was running on the court, almost fell to the ground.

    "Why is this commentator like this?" Dong asked Fei in confusion: "Why are you asking me for my transfer fee?"

    "Haha, our commentator is like this. When he says this, it means he accepts you." Nie Fei laughed: "Last year, he also said that I can play the core of the midfield because I don't have any expression on my face when I play I'm used to it.  That would be great, he is deeply loved by our fans.¡±

    Looking at the Yunjia Tianyu players celebrating excitedly, Chi Shangbing frowned invisibly. He stood up and made a fist-bumping gesture to the players on the field.

    Wenger noticed this, but no matter how knowledgeable he was about football, he would not know what the late-on-the-ice gesture meant, because any coach, even the worst coach, would have his own unique way of directing players.  Gestures, all kinds of gestures are also very strange, and some of them are simply impossible to hit with eight sticks - apart from being familiar with his opponent, it is difficult to guess the meaning from the gestures, not to mention that it is only the first time for Wenger to play with Chi.  The teams played against each other.

    He can only continue to watch and see what changes the Dalian team will make in the next game before he can estimate the meaning of Chi Shangbing's gesture.

    Falling behind by one goal did not cause any fluctuations in the mentality of the Dalian team's players. Although this goal conceded was a complete defeat in the true sense - they were at a disadvantage in the midfield confrontation, and their proud defense was easily torn apart.  But after the restart, they showed no signs of panic.

    This opponent is difficult to deal with.  Wenger thought to himself.

    After the restart, the Dalian team continued to struggle with Yunjia Tianyu in the midfield. This made Yunjia Tianyu, from the players to the fans, very confident - you just lost in the midfield confrontation, and it's not like this now.  Are you going to lose the same way?

    However, the situation did not progress as they imagined. Within ten minutes from the beginning to now, Yunjia Tianyu not only failed to suppress his opponent as before, but began to gradually fall into a disadvantage.

    "Damn it, how could this happen?" Pei Wei said angrily. Wenger next to him didn't speak, but just looked at the field with a frown.

    Kings took the ball and broke through from the wing. Recoba came up to struggle, but he forced his way past him. Then before Wu Jiang came up, he distributed the ball to the edge of the penalty area. Hans took the ball with his back to the goal and used his body to hold Dunga.  , and then sent the ball back.

    Nemechek came in from the back row and took a long shot before Ballack. The ball hit Materazzi and was bounced out of the baseline, a corner kick.

    Liming took a corner kick, and Wang Tao, the high center forward in the penalty area, ran forward. Materazzi, who was responsible for marking him, immediately followed him, but the ball flew over their heads and towards the center of the penalty area.

    Jiang Bin was about to jump up and head the ball to clear the siege. Hans rushed up from behind. His strong body with huge momentum knocked Jiang Bin staggering in the air, and then slammed the ball!

    Xiao Fei had nothing to do with this close header. He only had time to wave his hand and the ball flew into the goal!

    After landing, Hans staggered. After seeing the ball bouncing in the goal, he jumped up and hugged Jins tightly behind him.

    Jiang Bin got up from the ground in embarrassment and shouted angrily at the referee: "He hit me! It's an offensive foul. This ball can't be counted!"

    The referee shook his head and pointed to the center circle - the goal is valid!

    "What the hell!" Pei Wei punched the roof of the awning, baring his teeth and cracking his mouth: "We actually lost the ball on a set piece! In the past, we were the only ones who used set pieces to bully others, but today it's really"

    Wenger shook his head. Hans¡¯s collision just now can be said to be within the reasonable range. No matter how the referee decides, it makes sense.  In the past, it was true that Yunjia Tianyu often used a few tall men in the team to bully others at set pieces, but today Tony is not here, and several Dalian players are strong and good headerers, so he lost such a goal.  It's not something too hard to accept.

    But Dalian's tactics during this period Wenger looked up and glanced at Chi Shangbing at the other end. He could already see that the tactics Chi Shangbing had adjusted just now were not extraordinary tactics, but just used his body more to collide  The four midfielders of the Dalian team are all in excellent physical condition. Needless to say, Hans and Nemechek, Li Ming is also in better physical condition among Chinese players, and although Kings is thinner, he is very resistant to collisions.  What about Yunjia Tianyu?  Ballack and Dunga are both strong men, but Recoba and Nie Fei are not in very good health.

    Thinking of this, Wenger stood up and shouted at the players: "Don't be too entangled in the midfield, pass the ball more.Use technology to deal with them!  "

    Are you in good health?

    It¡¯s our speed, use speed to deal with your body!

    The game restarted again. Yunjia Tianyu changed his previous tepid playing style and began to use fast and changeable passing and agile movement of players to deal with Dalian team's defense. Nie Fei and Ballack took turns to distribute the ball in the middle, Lei Lei  After Koba got on top of the forward line, he began to run continuously with Hao Dong and Yang Tian. The two full-backs took turns stepping in, passing the ball back, then passing the ball back, then passing the ball back, then passing the ball back

    The fans in the stands watched mesmerizedly, and the cheers were louder than the waves, mixed with Guo Jingwen¡¯s shouts:

    "Separate side! Breakthrough! There was no chance to pass the ball back. Nie Fei took the ball and knocked it to Ballack. Ballack pretended to shoot and distributed the ball to the right. Sun Chenghai passed the ball! Yang Tian jumped upXu Hong's position card  Very accurate, he pushed the ball out, Nemechek's big footThe ball was pushed down by Materazzi, Dunga took the ballBeautiful long pass! Recoba got the ball on the left and broke through.  ! Beautiful! Hao Dong was a step behind when he passed the ball across the penalty area. Ballack shot from a long distance! Oh, what a pity! It bounced off the goal post Wait, the ball hasn't come out yet, Lei.  Koba got the ball again and shot from a small angle! Han Wenhai used his body to block the ball from the baseline, corner kick! "

    Until this moment, the fans dared to spit out the breath they were holding, and thunderous applause erupted from the stands.

    "Oh my god, it's finally over, I almost choked to death." Guo Jingwen's words caused a burst of laughter in the stands: "My friends in the audience, forgive me, I have to drink water (sound of drinking water), ah (satisfaction)  took a breath), who said that the job of being a commentator is really not good without some lung capacity. Fortunately, such intense situations are rare, otherwise I would have to ask our chairman Pei Wei for more subsidies.  Buy Pangdahai"

    He was talking nonsense above, and the fans were laughing so hard below that even Chi Shangbing, who was so nervous just now, couldn't help but smile.

    "It seems to be off topic We have to get back to the point, otherwise the boss will scold me later: Be serious, we are playing football Now it is our corner kick, Materazzi and Ballack are both up, but it is a pity.  Tony is not here, otherwise our three highs will have to scare each other's "three highs" What, you don't know what the three highs are? High blood pressure, high blood lipids and high blood sugar, these are the health killers of middle-aged and elderly people.  ¡­¡±

    Chi Shangbing waved his hand angrily: "Fuck you! You nonsense guy!" Several other substitute players looked like they wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

    The corner kick on the left is taken by Recoba. He and Nie Fei are both the first penalty kickers. Whoever sets the kick on the field will take the kick. It is easy to handle when both of them are on the field at the same time. The one on the left is  Recoba is left-footed, and Nie Fei is right-footed on the right. Crosses from the outside arc are generally more threatening than crosses from the inside arc.

    Standing in the Dalian penalty area, Materazzi stood out from the crowd. The opponent's 1.9-meter center Wang Tao retreated to defend him. However, he was far behind Materazzi in this regard. Using the cover of his teammates, Materazzi  Lackey made a few rounds in the penalty area and got rid of the opponent.

    At this time, Recoba's corner kick was also taken. In response to this outward arc pass, Dalian goalkeeper Han Wenhai did not dare to attack easily, exposing a huge empty goal behind him to the opponent's firepower.

    Materazzi, who got rid of Wang Tao, jumped up high, got the ball over the heads of Xu Hong and Nemechek, and swung his head towards the goal!

    Although under the attack of two people, Materazzi's header was still strong. The ball flew accurately to the upper right corner of the goal. Han Wenhai was beyond his reach, and the full-back standing at the right goal post tried his best to jump.  He got up, but the ball still flew past his scalp

    "The ball went in! Two to one! Just now we were talking about Materazzi, and Materazzi just headed the ball in! Haha, we scored a corner kick, and we also returned one with a corner kick!" Guo Jingwen gloated.  call out.

    The players on the Yunjia Tianyu bench had already rushed out. Pei Wei jumped up, clenched his fists and shouted, "Yeah!"

    After he finished shouting, he turned to Wenger with a smile: "Even if our overall physical fitness is worse, we still have an advantage individually! Fighting against each other? We at Yunjia Tianyu have never been afraid!"

    Indeed, the Dalian team has more high points. Wang Tao, Hans and the two central defenders are all excellent at heading the ball. However, Yunjia Tianyu, Ballack and Materazzi can surpass the entire A-A team in heading the ball.  They only have a few, and they seem to have an advantage in this kind of offensive set pieces.

    "Does the Dalian team really intend to attack us? There is no reason to give up its defensive strengths and use offense to restrain our best offense? Is that head coach too confident?A little bit?  "Wenger said doubtfully.

    "Whatever! We are ahead again!" Pei Wei said nonchalantly.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 146 Goal Battle (Part 1) (Today¡¯s Chapter 2, please vote for me)

    The score was so jaw-dropping that even the commentator of CCTV, which was responsible for broadcasting the game, sighed: "Today's game is probably a goal battle, and it has to be the kind where both sides score a lot of goals!"

    "I guess so But Dalian Dongfang is uncharacteristically different this year. They actually fought against Yunjia Tianyu. Yunjia Tianyu is famous for scoring a lot of points. With these two goals, they have a total of  Eight goals were scored. Except for Hao Dong who scored two, the other six goals were scored by six different players, including forwards, midfielders and defenders. Although Dalian Dongfang¡¯s offensive power is not bad, their strongest  It should still be a solid defense, how can you use your own shortcomings to attack the enemy's strong points? How could Director Chi use such a stupid move?" Another commentator said in confusion.

    "We can't draw such a conclusion now You also know that Yunjia Tianyu has a wide range of attacks. It's not just by targeting one or two attack points that they can suppress their attacks. Wuhan Yazhi's defense is not bad, right?  In the last round, last year's fourth-place Guangdong Hongda, which had several international players, failed to score a goal in the away game, but in the first round, wasn't it that Yunjia Tianyu poked three holes in it? Director Chi must have noticed this, so he failed to score.  Use offense to suppress Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense!¡±

    While the two were still discussing, the game started again.

    Dalian Dongfang players, who fell behind for the second time, still seemed not to be affected. They continued to adopt the strategy of advancing step by step and used their physical advantages to start a fight with Yunjia Tianyu. This made Yunjia Tianyu better in both offense and defense.  At a disadvantage, the defense can only offset the physical deficiency by increasing the number of people. Yang Tian also retreated to the midfield to help defend. On offense, he used quick and changeable passes to tear apart the opponent's defense. However, this offensive method was wrong.  It will inevitably increase.

    In the 31st minute, Dalian left-back Wu Jun, who assisted, passed a half-high ball in front of his former Dalian Youth Team teammate Sun Chenghai. Wang Tao quickly took two steps laterally and volleyed directly before Materazzi came up.  Xiaofei miraculously pushed the ball out of the baseline. Liming took a corner kick and was cleared by Ballack in advance.

    Yunjia Tianyu took advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack. Nie Fei dribbled the ball past two Dalian players, and then suddenly made a through ball. Hao Dong forced his kick to hit the goal under Xu Hong's close pressure, but Xu Hong blocked it with his body. Yang Tian  He followed up and fought again, but Han Wenhai jumped out again, and Nemechek made a big save.

    Hans dribbled the ball and rushed up like a tank. Ballack met him. Hans passed the ball to Wei Yiming in front. Wei Yiming forced a breakthrough into the penalty area. Jiang Bin decisively tackled Wei Yiming.  He fell in the penalty area and the referee ignored him.

    Five minutes later, Ballack once again fought fiercely with Hans in the midfield, and then both fell to the ground. The referee terminated the game. Fortunately, after inspection, both men continued to participate in the game.

    After that, the atmosphere between the two sides gradually became stronger, and big moves continued to appear. First, Zhang Enhua kicked his Olympic teammate Yang Tian, ??and then Dunga immediately knocked Liming to the ground in retaliation. Naturally, the two of them could not escape the yellow card.  punish.

    Before the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu once again formed a siege on Dalian Dongfang's goal. Ballack, Nie Fei and Recoba's three consecutive shots were blocked by Dalian Dongfang's defenders. After the last shot, the ball  Falling to Nemechek's feet, the captain of the Czech national team did not kick the ball wide, but suddenly passed a ground ball to Wang Tao near the center circle!

    Materazzi pressed Wang Tao tightly from behind, but the 1.9-meter-tall center was not good at heading the ball. On the contrary, his foot skills were more delicate than some centers.  After that, he suddenly turned around and pushed a ground ball, passing the ball into Yunjia Tianyu's half!

    Wei Yiming rushed past Jiang Bin who was caught off guard like a gust of wind, and quickly chased the rolling ball!

    Jiang Bin was taken aback and immediately turned around and chased after Wei Yiming. However, since neither party was dribbling the ball, his speed was obviously not as fast as Wei Yiming's 100-meter speed of 11.5 seconds. After Wei Yiming caught up,  After the ball, not only did he fail to catch up with Wei Yiming, but the distance became wider and wider!

    Facing the attacking Xiao Fei, Wei Yiming did not slow down, but directly dunked the ball to the side to avoid Xiao Fei's hand, and then caught up with the ball and gave it a gentle push!

    ??Two to two, Dalian Dongfang tied the score again!

    "Damn it! So that's what they had in mind!" Wenger, who had always remained calm and composed, said angrily to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei, who was freaking out at the side, was stunned when he heard this: "What's your idea?"

    "They just bully our defense because their defense is not as stable as theirs! They are trying to score goals with us!" Wenger calmed down: "Although Dalian Dongfang is said to be strong in defense and weak in attack, that is only relative to their defense.  Talk about attacking them!They are not much different, but our defense is a bit worse than their defense line!  They actually want to beat us by scoring more goals!  "

    many!  Are we still afraid of them?  "

    "We're not afraid of this, but we can't just let them attack us with counterattacks Tang Yong, go warm up!"

    Tang Yong, who was watching with wide eyes next to him, suddenly heard such a sentence, and then his eyes opened even wider, and he stammered and asked: "Coach coach, do you want me to warm up?"

    Wenger laughed and slapped him in the back: "Go ahead, young man!"

    Tang Yong was finally sure that he was not dreaming. He screamed strangely, then slapped his friend Yu Xiaowei, who was transferred from the second team, and immediately pulled his coat and ran out.

    Yu Xiaowei looked at this friend he had grown up with with envy. He was already able to play in the League A, but what about him?

    However, he also knows that Tang Yong is much more advantageous than him at this stage. There are five central defenders in the team, three of whom are tall. The other defender transferred from Shanghai is injured and is not included in the squad for this game.  In the game, there is only a fast and flexible central defender like Tang Yong, who of course has more opportunities to play. In the defensive midfielder position, Deng Ga is the unbeatable main force. If he cannot play, there is also an experienced substitute like Wang Yingjie.  It seems that at this stage, I can only live on the bench.

    Pei Wei looked at Wenger in confusion and said hesitantly: "Professor, Xiao Tang is only seventeen years old. Isn't it too early to play in such an important game? And his opponent is Dalian Dongfang. If he plays  What's the problem with his confidence"

    Wenger glanced at Pei Wei strangely: "I thought you liked to use young players Aren't Nie Fei, Aylin, Zhu Guosheng and Sun Chenghai all only 11 years old? They are the main players on the court.  ? Besides, I only have one flexible central defender now. Who else can I replace him with?"

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly. There was nothing he could do to use the then 17-year-old Nie Fei Ailin and Zhu Guosheng in the second division league. There was really no one else available. And the reason why he used the 18-year-old Sun Chenghai in the first division B league was also because of Pei.  Wei knew that Sun Chenghai had this ability and joined the national team at the age of nineteen. He had never heard of Tang Yong in his previous life But could he tell him the reason?

    Besides, Wenger also makes sense. In this situation, it is indeed best to send Tang Yong on the field. I just hope that this little guy will not make any mistakes because he is too nervous, otherwise it will really be worth the loss.

    After the start of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu made the first substitution, with Tang Yong replacing Jiang Bin.

    Seventeen-year-old Tang Yong stepped onto the professional league field for the first time. His opponents were international-level forwards like Wang Tao and Wei Yiming.

    "Seventeen-year-old Tang Yong! Our local Yunjia players are standing in the A-League!" Although there are already examples like Nie Fei, Ai Lin and Zhu Guosheng before him, Guo Jingwen still seemed very excited: "  Let¡¯s wait and see how he performs!¡±

    Stepping onto the lawn of Yunjia Stadium, Tang Yong suddenly felt his heart beating faster, the noisy sounds around him seemed to have disappeared, and his mind went blank

    Buzz buzz buzz buzz

    Tang Yong¡¯s head was full of such voices, and he felt a little weak under his feet.

    Suddenly he seemed to hear someone calling his name, and then his shoulder was pushed hard.

    Tang Yong raised his head blankly, just in time to see Deng Jia shouting at him.

    "What did he say?" Tang Yong sobered up a little. Every player in the team had an unconscious sense of awe for Dunga, a world-class superstar. Even Hao Dong, who had the biggest background, didn't say anything, but he was probably convinced in his heart.  Quite right - after all, the football field is a world where the strong are respected.

    Tang Yong was asking about Nie Fei next to him. Nie Fei was considered the idol of the players in the second team. He was originally inconspicuous in the second team of Yunjia and became the absolute main force once he joined the first team, replacing the former captain of the second team.  Aylin's limelight has also been suppressed. Although he has never been in the second team with Nie Fei, he has heard a lot about Fei's glorious deeds.

    Fei smiled and glanced at Dunga, who had an angry look on his face: "He is saying, if you want to be in a daze, go down and daze again! This is a game! This is a battlefield! If you can't focus on the game, then  Just don¡¯t play football!¡±

    Nie Fei was translating for him, and Dunga shouted a few more words, then turned and left. Nie Fei looked at Tang Yong who was at a loss and said softly: "Either go down and see how we fight, or go down and see how we fight."  Go fight those guys on the other side!"

    Then Fei patted Tang Yong on the shoulder: "Remember, you are a defender"?You must have a good look on those who dare to invade your territory!  "

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 147 Goal Battle (Part 2)

    Chapter 147: Goal Battle (Part 2)

    "What's the position of that little guy?" Chi Shangbing frowned and asked the assistant coach beside him. The assistant coach turned over the information in his hand: "Central defender Hey, it's interesting. This little guy is only one meter tall.  Seventy-three.¡±

    "Really? He's playing as a central defender? And he's so young What's the plan of this foreigner named Wenger? Let such a short man play as a central defender, is he better than Jiang Bin?" Chi Shangbing  Asked doubtfully.

    The assistant coach shrugged his shoulders, and Chi Shangbing knew he couldn't ask anything, so he gestured to the court, and Wei Yiming nodded.

    The second half was kicked off by Dalian Dongfang. After a few blows in the midfield, Dalian Dongfang quickly hit the ball to the feet of Wei Yiming who pulled out of the penalty area.

    Tang Yong followed, and Materazzi was defending Wang Tao. Naturally, he was the only one to deal with Wei Yiming.

    After carrying the ball under his feet for a few times, Wei Yiming suddenly leaned forward, then moved the ball sideways with his feet, and ran forward quickly. Liming next to him did not stop the ball, and made another diagonal pass, sending the ball to the goalkeeper.  In front of Wei Yiming.

    Tang Yong was dodged, but he turned around quickly and immediately chased Wei Yiming, but he was already a step too late. Wei Yiming caught up with the ball and immediately volleyed it from the penalty area line. The ball was pushed in by Xiao Feifei.  Under the body.

    "It's very average." Chi Shangbing exchanged looks with the assistant coach and felt relieved. The young defender was really fast and could basically keep up with Wei Yiming's speed, but he had almost no experience. It seemed that Wenger was the same.  He was sent because there was no other way.

    In this case, it seems to be a place that can be used Chi Shangbing thought for a while, stood up and called the captain Xu Hong to speak a few words in his ear. Xu Hong nodded and returned to the court.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense followed a series of passes in the frontcourt.  Recoba passed the ball to Nie Fei in the middle. As soon as Nie Fei missed it, Ballack, who followed, raised his foot and shot, but Xu Hong blocked it with his body again.

    "Counterattack!" Nemechek and Nie Fei ran towards the rolled-out ball at the same time. Nie Fei was a little faster, but Nemechek, who was a little behind, carried Nie Fei aside with a shoulder, and then got in front.  Passed the ball to Kings on the left.

    Kings took a few steps forward and drove the ball past the center circle with a big kick.

    Wang Tao and Materazzi jumped up at the same time to fight for the top.  This time Wang Tao jumped higher than Materazzi, swung his header and continued to push the ball forward. Wei Yiming and Wang Tao have been cooperating for more than two years. After seeing Wang Tao win the ball  He immediately rushed through the center circle quickly - another single shot!  ?

    The fans in the stands screamed. At the end of the first half, the Dalian team equalized the score with such a counterattack. Are they going to suffer another loss?

    As soon as Wei Yiming caught the ball, he heard heavy footsteps behind him.  At the same time, Wang Tao's voice came from behind: "Be careful behind you!"

    Wei Yiming was not slow at all. He glanced back from the corner of his eye and saw Tang Yong chasing him at an extremely fast speed!

    When it comes to speed, Tang Yong, a defender, is slower than Wei Yiming, a fast forward. Otherwise, if he was so fast, he would have played forward since he was a child.  But now that Wei Yiming is carrying the ball, it is obvious that his dribbling skills have not yet reached the point where he can run at the highest speed while dribbling the ball.

    Seeing that Tang Yong was about to catch up with him, he was still some distance away from Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area.  Wei Yiming suddenly stopped!

    Tang Yong couldn¡¯t stop the car and rushed past Wei Yiming. Wei Yiming then started again and was about to rush past Tang Yong who was still unable to stabilize his car.

    Just when he was about to pass Tang Yong, Tang Yong suddenly sank down, and using the momentum of his turn, he swept towards Wei Yiming's feet!

    Wei Yiming was shocked. Seeing Tang Yong's attitude, if he got caught, he would probably be injured at least, even if the opponent would be sent off.  But is it too uneconomical to exchange a long-established earth star with a kid who is playing in a professional league for the first time?

    Thinking of this, Wei Yiming sighed in his heart and jumped up helplessly. Naturally, he did not have such good skills to jump with the ball, so he could only watch as Tang Yong swept the ball away with one kick.

    Materazzi, who ran back, kicked the ball out with his big foot, then pulled Tang Yong up, who was still lying on the ground, patted him on the shoulder, gave him a thumbs up, and showed an appreciative smile.

    Tang Yong grinned.  This time all his nervousness disappeared.

    After this defense.  Tang Yong let go completely, although his movements were still a bit rough.  He is still so inexperienced, but his speed, his physical strength and his tenacious fighting spirit make him a good player.The court is extremely active. Anyway, there is Materazzi behind him who has made good defensive moves and has accurate positioning to help him fill the position. Dunga is in front to help him clear some obstacles. All he has to do is to constantly move between the large penalty area and the small penalty area.  The two experienced strikers from Dalian Dongfang really had no way to deal with him.

    Chi Shangbing frowned. If Tang Yong still had some stage fright just now, then the successful defense just now obviously greatly improved his self-confidence, and he dared to do some actions, and he was stunned like this  Qing, on the contrary, will not worry about gains and losses when defending. Their bold movements are their characteristic. Coupled with the defender's speedit seems that the effect of counterattack will be greatly reduced.

    With the back line stabilized, Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more intense. In the first fifteen minutes of the second half, they had six shots, three of which hit the goal frame. If it weren't for the performance of goalkeeper Han Wenhai,  If his excellent left and right blocks blocked most of the shots, Yunjia Tianyu might have taken the lead for the third time.

    After Liming got rid of Wu Jiang on the right, Tang Yong, who had already been dismissed, flew to the ground and tackled the right side of the penalty area in front of Wei Yiming. After Sun Chenghai got the ball, he immediately made a through pass and passed it to the front and to the right.  At the feet of Nie Fei who was passing by.

    Nie Fei dribbled the ball along the wing. Jinsi came up to block it. Nie Fei's speed did not slow down at all. He lowered his left shoulder and pretended to break through to the middle. When Jinsi turned to the right, Nie Fei quickly moved his foot and passed the ball.  He kicked him between Jin's legs, and then rushed past Jin quickly.

    "Beautiful! The ball passed!" Guo Jingwen roared.

    "Jins is not easy to deal with, and as a Nordic player, his physical fitness is very good. After realizing that he had been fooled, Kimes immediately turned to the left and followed Nie Fei.

    Seeing that he was barely able to catch up, Kings immediately pressed his body against him. After most of the contest, he knew that No. 22 had excellent skills and fast speed, but his body was a little thinner. He would definitely lose weight under his collision.  Out of balance.

    But he had just put all his strength into preparing to hit him - of course, the force must be controlled well. It should not be too light, otherwise it would be useless; nor should it be too heavy, otherwise it would be a foul.  What is important is that it is neither light nor heavy. As long as Nie Fei loses his balance temporarily, he can successfully intercept the ball.

    Just when he was about to hit him, Nie Fei suddenly moved his shoulders to the right, as if he knew he was going to hit him, and then his whole body dwarfed, his speed suddenly increased, and he rushed forward quickly!

    Jins missed the target and staggered immediately. Fortunately, he was in good physical condition and did not fall embarrassingly - but there was obviously little hope of catching up with Nie Fei, who was already faster than him.

    Since Dalian Dongfang was attacking just now and Nie Fei was very fast, when Nie Fei got rid of Jins, he immediately had a smooth road in front of him.

    Nie Fei did not cut into the center, but continued to dribble the ball from the side. Although dribbling the ball in this position is not as threatening as cutting into the center, the resistance is correspondingly much smaller.

    After dribbling the ball to the thirty-meter area, Wu Jun rushed up from the side. Nie Fei first pushed the ball toward the sideline, then stepped on the ball with a fierce kick. His whole body stopped accordingly and passed the ball.  With a dunk to the middle, he rushed past Wu Jun who had overshot!

    Nie Fei, who had passed two people, was already close to the penalty area line. Yang Tian came out from the penalty area to meet him. Nie Fei pushed the ball forward and then rushed over. Yang Tian moved the ball sideways and hit the ball just in time.  On Nie Fei's path, Nie Fei immediately poked the ball forward and rushed into the penalty area!

    When Yang Tian came out, he blocked Zhang Enhua behind him. Only Xu Hong was left in front of Nie Fei.

    Facing the former national team captain Xu Hong, Nie Fei suddenly moved his legs around the ball while running, pedaling a bicycle!

    Although Xu Hong had the most experience among all the defenders in Class A, he was still dazzled by Nie Fei's continuous shaking. In a moment of confusion, Nie Fei had already whizzed past him, and he only had time to reach out.  He touched his legs.

    Nie Fei's trailing left foot was tripped by Xu Hong's foot, and he stumbled when he landed. Han Wenhai had already abandoned the goal and rushed out, preparing to fall down and throw the ball in front of Nie Fei before he could stand firm.  Beneath him, Nie Fei didn't know that before he could adjust his body balance, he had already stretched out his right foot and flicked the ball under the forward rolling ball!

    The ball flew up, drew an arc in mid-air, and flew past Han Wenhai, who had fallen to the ground. Han Wenhai reluctantly stretched out his hand, but did not touch the ball!

    "The ball is in! It's in again! Three to two, Yunjia Tianyu takes the lead for the third time!" Guo Jingwen shouted at the top of his lungs: "Nie Fei scored the best goal of the game! He almostUsing one person's strength to break through the strongest defense of Class A!  "

    "The fifth goal of this game! It is also the third time that Yunjia Tianyu has taken the lead!" Almost at the same time as Guo Jingwen, the CCTV commentator shouted: "Viewers, I think we will have more goals in the future."  Let's broadcast Yunjia Tianyu's game. Fierce fighting, aggressive attack, wonderful goals Are there any of the most exciting elements in football that are not included in this game? Even if the game is not over yet, I can.  Put it this way, it was a great goal-scoring battle!¡±

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 148 The End of the Record (please vote for me)

    Xu Genbao watched the TV and murmured that Shanghai Shenhua's game was held one day early. They had just defeated Tianjin Stars 2-1 in an away game and temporarily topped the standings, so he was naturally concerned about this game.

    "I'm afraid there is no other team in China that can even after being equalized by Dalian Dongfang twice and still have enough energy to overtake the score again." Xu Genbao sighed: "Their offense is really strong, especially  With the addition of Hao Dong this year, it seems that besides Dalian, Yunjia Tianyu is also an opponent to watch out for this year.¡±

    In the first two rounds, last year's runner-up Beijing actually scored one point with one loss and one draw, and fourth-place Guangdong also suffered two consecutive draws. Originally, Xu Genbao thought that only Dalian could compete with Shanghai for the championship. Even if Yunjia Tianyu beat him two consecutive games  I didn't take it too seriously, after all, such a newly promoted team would generally be out of power soon - but today's game against Dalian Dongfang completely overturned Xu Genbao's judgment.

    "They were able to achieve such results probably because they played at home in the first three rounds." The assistant coach next to him laughed: "Generally speaking, newly promoted teams will have very good results at home, because of the hope placed by the fans.  Very high, they will play against us in an away game next, let¡¯s see if they can perform like this again!¡±

    "Hmm" Xu Genbao nodded. Last year, due to two draws and few away goals, he was eliminated from the FA Cup final by Yunjia Tianyu. The scene of losing the double crown that was within easy reach has always been a knot in his mind. Next  In this game, we must make those guys look good!

    Wenger and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players now have no time to think about the next game. Dalian Dongfang, which fell behind for the third time, finally no longer maintained its indifference and began to launch a fierce attack!

    During this period, the Dalian team's offensive method was very simple, which was to directly pass the ball diagonally into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle from both sides. Hans and Wang Tao took turns to use high-altitude bombing from the two high points. In this case, Tang Yong  The height disadvantage is revealed. Although Materazzi is excellent at preventing high-altitude balls, he is only one person. It is already very difficult to deal with Wang Tao. Coupled with the tall and strong Hans, he  It started to be more difficult to cope with, and the two defenders Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang were not good at headers and could not help much. It was not until Ballack retreated into the penalty area that some of the tension was relieved.

    At this time, Chi Shangbing made a substitution. He replaced Wei Yiming with an impactful forward. Seeing that Chi Shangbing wanted to strengthen his aerial advantage, Wenger also used up the remaining two substitutions.  Quota.

    Zhu Guosheng replaced the exhausted Recoba to increase the height of the defense, and then replaced Yang Tian with Tony, using his height to once again add a layer of insurance in the penalty area. Anyway, there were only twenty minutes before the end of the game.  Minutes later, Wenger is not a coach who blindly pursues good-looking scenes and does not adapt to changes.

    Only Dong and Nie Fei were left in the frontcourt to contain the opponent's defenders, and the rest of the players concentrated on defense near the penalty area. In this way, even if Yunjia Tianyu's defense was relatively weak, the numerical advantage would be enough to make it difficult for Dalian Dongfang's offense to launch. Chi Shang  Bing's face finally changed.

    There were four defenders in a row in the penalty area, both tall and fast. Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang on both sides of the penalty area defended the opponent's breakthrough almost flawlessly. Coupled with Dunga and Ballack who intercepted in front of the penalty area, Dalian Dongfang tried their best to do nothing.  No chance at all against such a dense defense.

    Cross?  Two guys over 1.9 meters tall are poking around in the penalty area, not to mention there is Zhu Guosheng, 1.87 meters tall, hitting the ground?  Tang Yong's speed is not a vegetarian, and Materazzi, who is lagging behind, has strong positioning ability. Can he break through head-on?  Let's go through Dungar's barrier first. Even if we pass Dungar's barrier, with four defenders in the small penalty area, what space will there be for you to break through?

    After much deliberation, the only option was through long-range shooting. Hans, Ming Ming and Nemechek were all tough-minded, and they immediately began to blast around Yunjia Tianyu's restricted area. Unfortunately, Yun  The defenders in Jia Tianyu's penalty area were too tall. They stood in a row and looked like a wall. Occasionally, the few missed balls were blocked by Xiao Fei. It was not easy to make a world wave.

    Seeing that the time was approaching the 80th minute of the game, seeing that Dalian Dongfang was helpless against Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s intensive defense, the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene became even higher, and the singing of "Yunjia Tianyu" resounded throughout the sky.

    "If nothing else happens, it will be difficult for Dalian Dongfang to tie the score again" The commentator of CCTV sighed and said: "It's a pity that the undefeated record in the league is too late"

    "Haha, isn't there still Yunjia Tianyu's undefeated record" The commentator next to him laughed.

    If Yunjia fans were watching the CCTV broadcast, they would definitely curse.

    Why, because???As soon as the two commentators finished speaking, a scene appeared on the field that made Yunjia fans hate it.

    Vivas assisted and passed the ball into the penalty area after breaking through Wu Jiang. Tony jumped up high to get in front of the opponent's forward to clear the ball. The ball flew out of the penalty area. Tang Yong was about to run up to make a clearance when Li Ming suddenly rushed over from the side and swung the ball.  Without stopping the ball, his right foot directly hit the bottom of the ball!

    It¡¯s thirty meters away from the goal, and it¡¯s a long shot from an angle!

    No one thought this shot could be a threat, but the ball flew into the sky with a roar, then flew into the penalty area with a strong spin and suddenly fell!

    Xiao Fei stood a little to the right in the small penalty area. There is nothing wrong with this position. The ball Tony cleared just now flew in that direction, but Li Ming's shot went straight to the back!

    Xiaofei, whose sight was blocked by the defenders, didn't notice the situation until the ball flew into the penalty area. After judging that the ball was flying to the back point, he immediately strode back. Because the ball speed was too fast, when he retreated to the center of the goal  He jumped up and tried to reach for the ball!

    It¡¯s a pity that he barely managed to take off and failed to touch the ball

    The ball flew past Xiaofei's hand so fast that it almost missed the crossbar and flew into the goal - a world wave!

    The entire stadium immediately fell into silence. Probably Liming himself did not expect to be able to score such a long shot. After being stunned for a moment, he suddenly jumped up with his fists pumping!

    "This is really ****!" Pei Wei was so angry that he had nothing to say. No matter how you look at these three goals, there is such an evil atmosphere. The first two are okay, but as for the last one, Pei Wei believes that even Li Ming  Even if he takes another hundred shots, he may not be able to hit such a shot!

    "***!" Wenger also cursed. There was nothing wrong with his command, but what could he do if he encountered such a goal?  Football coaches are not gods

    "Being behind three times, equalizing three times Dalian's tenacity is so great" The commentator of CCTV shook his head, but he soon became excited: "Three to three, this wonderful game is not over yet.  !¡±

    Although the substitution quota for three people has been used up, Wenger's tactics are not wrong. After the restart, when Tony stepped forward, Yunjia Tianyu's current players on the field can still be configured into five, three, two and three.  A variant of the 5-2 formation, the combination of Tony and Hao Dong, one high and one fast, is also lethal enough.

    But after being tied three times in a row, the morale of Yunjia Tianyu players has been greatly damaged. Their performance before this was already good enough. In fact, with their performance, if the opponent is not as tough as Dalian,  As for the team, it is impossible for any other team to compete. Unfortunately, luck seems to be on the Dalian team's side today.

    After conceding three speechless goals, the confidence of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players was shaken. They began to think that today was not their day to win

    Under such circumstances, it is unrealistic to expect the players to continue to compete with full enthusiasm. No player can have such a good psychological quality. Even if someone does, they cannot affect the eleven players on the team.  players.

    Although their offense is still fierce, it is obvious that they have lost all their energy and cannot break through the best defense line in the country of Dalian team.

    Something even more painful for Yunjia Tianyu fans came. In the 85th minute, Dalian Dongfang made a quick counterattack. After the two forwards cooperated, they got rid of the attack and shot into the empty goal. Tang Yong, who returned to the goal, subconsciously reached out.  Blocking the ball, this action naturally failed to escape the referee's eyes. Tang Yong was sent off with a red card and a penalty kick

    Tang Yong participated in a professional game for the first time. He received warm applause from the fans, but was also sent off by the referee.

    "Young man, you did the right thing just now!" Wenger patted Tang Yong's shoulder as he walked off the court with a sad face: "If I were you just now, I would do the same thing You performed very well today,  Don't be discouraged."

    Yu Xiaowei came up and put his arm around his friend¡¯s shoulders: ¡°You¡¯re in the limelight today¡­seriously, you performed really well!¡±

    The encouragement from the coach and friends did not change the result of the penalty kick. Xu Hong steadily scored the ball into the lower right corner of the goal. Four to three, Dalian Dongfang took the lead for the first time in the game, and this lead was also the final lead.

    Yunjia Tianyu tasted defeat for the first time in a formal game in more than two years since forming the team, and his unbeaten record officially ended.

 Volume Three 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 149 The water in A A is very deep

    The passing of the undefeated record was sad, and more fans gave applause to Yunjia Tianyu's players. Although they lost the game, being able to lead the opponent three times in the game is still an achievement worth being proud of.

    Dalian Dongfang's players were celebrating like crazy. They didn't expect that it would be so difficult to win, so By luck, most of them were almost desperate when they fell behind for the third time. If it wasn't for Li Ming.  If you remember the waves in the world that are full of luck

    Chi Shangbing took the initiative to walk towards Wenger and extended his hand to him: "It was a fluke that we won todayCoach Wenger, your team did not lose due to its strength."

    Wenger shook his head: "No way, this is football But I think we still have a second chance to compete."

    At the press conference after the game, Chi Shangbing highly praised the Yunjia Tianyu team: "They once pushed us into a desperate situation Yunjia Tianyu is a very strong team, and I am looking forward to the second round.  Contest.¡±

    Wenger said this: "I am very proud of our boys. It is always a pity to lose a game Today we exposed certain problems in defense, and we will start to solve them when we go back  Tang Yong? He played in the professional league for the first time today, and his performance exceeded my expectations I'm sorry about the red card at the end, I think any player would do that at that time, after all, there are also penalty kicks.  Maybe, but the emotional upheaval in the team after conceding the third goal was unforgivable.¡±

    Pei Wei said more directly in an interview: "The record has been terminated? It doesn't matter to me, we just lost a three-pointer that we should have got Our players performed very well. This game  We just lost the game due to luck. I believe that the end of a record is just the beginning of a new record, and our previous so-called 'undefeated' was just a record created in League B and League B.  That¡¯s something to be proud of. You know, the water in Class A is very deep, and we still need to make progress.¡±

    After the game, the media and fans paid more attention to Yunjia Tianyu's strength. Although they lost the game, everyone could see that Yunjia Tianyu definitely had the possibility of winning, but their luck was not as good as that of Dalian.  Dongfang is good, or Yunjia Tianyu, whose average age is very young, is just a step behind the experienced Dalian Dongfang in terms of experience.

    In a contest between two opponents of equal or similar level, experience will play a big role, and of course luck, and in this game, Yunjia Tianyu is at a disadvantage in both of these things.

    But in the long run, Yunjia Tianyu has so many young players, and its development prospects are even better than Dalian Dongfang, which has a profound foundation.

    Naturally, there will be different voices. Some people think that although Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance in the first three games is good, it is far from being able to shake the traditional strong team competition pattern such as Dalian, Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangdong. In the first three games,  They all played in their devil's home court. The next away games against Shanghai, the home game against Guangdong and the away game against Sichuan are the games that determine what position Yunjia Tianyu can occupy in this year's league, especially the away games.  The two games against Shanghai and Sichuan will show how good Yunjia Tianyu is in away games.

    When the head coach of the Shanghai team Xu Genbao was asked about his opponent Yunjia Tianyu in the next game, the words of this famous "character coach" were also quite characterful.

    "We have already decided on the three points in this game. We have no reason not to win it against the newly promoted team at home, at least so that we will not be thrown away by Dalian. Dalian has a strong momentum this year, and he is our biggest player on the road to defending the title.  OpponentLast year's Football Association Cup? It was just a nap for usI think this year my disciples will let Yunjia Tianyu know that the A-level team is not so easy to mess with."

    After hearing these words, Wenger just said lightly: "Did he really say that? Then I have to advise him. There is no 'definitely' winable game on the football field. Last year we didn't win  Dunga, without Recoba, without Materazzi, without Hao Dong, can still draw them in the away game, so there is no reason for us to get worse results this year than last year.¡±

    Xu Genbao seemed to be irritated by these words. His reply was full of gunpowder: "Then come and see! See what blood-stained beach means!"

    This time it seemed that it was Pei Wei's turn for Yunjia Tianyu to fight back: "Really? I just don't know whose blood it is!"

    Mr. Yu from Shanghai Shenhua also joined in: "I think Pei Wei is not qualified as a club owner because he always likes to express himself first in front of the media The head coach should make the final decision on the team's affairs.  Instead of the boss dictating from the side!¡±

    Pei Wei seems to be happy to play against Mr. YuThe drama was probably created because Wu Jiying was poached back to Shanghai in advance last year.

    "For bosses who don't know what they do, they should do this. I think Mr. Yu understands This is the gap between him and me. I know what I know and I didn't interfere with any of Coach Wenger's technical and tactical matters. Now everyone should  Now you know who is the real qualified club owner.¡±

    Before the war started, the war of words started first, which made the media very happy. Their newspaper sales increased a lot in this week. The fans seemed happy to see such gossip.

    The flames of war even spread to Dalian Dongfang. A reporter went to ask Mr. Wang of Dalian to evaluate who was more suitable to be the club owner between Mr. Yu and Pei Wei. The treacherous and cunning Mr. Wang would naturally not do anything to get him into trouble.  Stupid thing. His answer was very tactful and basically the same as if he didn't say anything: "They are all very good club owners Mr. Pei brought a club that was only established for more than two years to the ranks of China's top league. This in itself  It¡¯s a miracle, and Shanghai¡¯s championship last year was very important. As the boss of a championship club, Mr. Yu¡¯s competence is well known I think I am the most unqualified boss.¡±

    The disappointed reporters were still preparing to continue to find Pei Wei and Mr. Yu, but unfortunately - it was already the match day, and both sides had a tacit agreement to announce that they would temporarily start fighting - which usually made them wish they could play in the league every day.  This time, they stopped carrying out the gossip.

    But for fans and reporters, this game did not disappoint them.

    The two sides, who had already started to have some grudges, fought with sparks flying on the court - although both sides refused to admit that there was any grudge between them, Shanghai thought that our championship club could have any grudge against a newly promoted team. Isn't that a joke?  Yunjia Tianyu believes that our club is peace-loving and has good relations with all clubs We must not incite class feelings between us and other clubs.

    The final result can only make Dalian Dongfang secretly happy. Shanghai Shenhua and Yunjia Tianyu, the two teams that pose the greatest threat to them, drew 2-2 in Shanghai Bund - the same result as the second round of last year's FA Cup.  , but Yunjia Tianyu scored two goals from the explosive Yang Tian, ??and Shanghai Shenhua only scored one goal each from Qi Hong and Shen Si. In this way, Dalian Dongfang defeated Yanbian New Century 2-1 in an away game to further consolidate its points.  The top spot on the list is with 12 points, followed by Shanghai Shenhua with 8 points and Yunjia Tianyu with 7 points.

    After three rounds of the league, Dalian Dongfang has shown a strong momentum. The impressive record of four consecutive victories cannot be easily caught up by Shanghai Shenhua and Yunjia Tianyu. However, the strength of other teams appears to be very close. After four rounds,  After that, any team has gained points in the league, which means that there may only be a few teams that win the league this year, while relegation may involve most teams.

    In the next two rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu was happy and worried. First, they easily defeated Guangdong Hongda with two goals at home, where Ma Tian was absent due to injury and Li Bing was left alone. Hao Dong scored another goal, and the other goal was scored by  Ballack scored, and next, they will go west to Sichuan to challenge another gold medal football city in the A-League, Chengdu Stadium, the home stadium of Sichuan Tianfu.

    In Pei Wei¡¯s memory, Sichuan football undoubtedly plays an extremely important role in the development history of the Chinese Professional League.

    Although in terms of performance, Sichuan football is not outstanding. The best results in the A-level competition in ten years were only a few third places. However, its special geographical location and the fierce personality of the locals determine that Sichuan football is absolutely  There will be no shortage of news.

    The first gold-medal football city in China, the "Chengdu Defense War" was full of controversy. After the rise of Chongqing, it competed with Chongqing for the top spot in the southwest football world. After being involved in the "Dalian Relations", it had grievances and resentments with the Dalian team and even other local players.  A b:u match

    However, the Sichuan team's performance in the past two years has not been very good, especially in the two years after Ma Tian's transfer. They have been struggling in the middle and lower reaches. Pei Wei believes that Yunjia Tianyu's strength should be able to win even in away games.  Next game.

    But the result disappointed Pei Wei and Yunjia fans. In the fanatical atmosphere of Chengdu Stadium, Yunjia Tianyu's players collectively performed abnormally. No matter how Wenger substituted players, he could not restore the decline.  The Sichuan team's fast forward Yao Xia scored two consecutive goals in the first half. Although Hao Dong scored in the second half to recover a point, the final score was fixed at 1 to 2. Yunjia Tianyu lost the second game since its formation.  .

    After the game, Pei Wei, who walked out of the adult body with a gloomy face, repeated in front of reporters what he said after the game against Dalian Dongfang: "The water in Class A is very deep."

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 150 Interesting League (please vote for me)

    In League B, after being undefeated for half a season, there is a deep sense of fear, and their strength is also arrogant among the others in League B, but when it comes to the higher level of League A, no League A team will  Giving up a game easily means that Yunjia Tianyu no longer has an overwhelming advantage in terms of strength. In every game, opponents who have their own two skills will not easily let Yunjia Tianyu score points.

    For example, in this game against Sichuan, in terms of strength, Yunjia Tianyu is definitely better than Shuzhong Tianfu, which has not yet reached its peak, but it has become accustomed to replacing the opponent's defeated Yunjia Tianyu in the fanatical atmosphere of its home court.  Playing in the Chengdu Stadium, where the atmosphere was equally fanatical but overwhelmingly supportive of the opponent, showed extreme discomfort. This discomfort directly caused the players to collectively perform abnormally in the game. Except for Hao Dong and Deng Jia, there were only a few players.  Except for a few veteran players who have experienced many battles, the other players were all restrained on the court. It would be unreasonable not to lose.

    After six rounds of games, Yunjia Tianyu has three wins, one draw and two losses, and is still ranked third with ten points. Dalian Dongfang also began to show decline after four consecutive victories. It was tied by Wuhan and Guangdong and suffered two consecutive draws.  But it still ranks first with 14 points. Shanghai Shenhua lost to Guangdong in the last round and defeated Jilin in this game, ranking second with 11 points.

    Pei Wei had to lament that the competition for the championship in League A is really not fierce now. Yunjia Tianyu has been ranked third even after losing two games. No wonder Dalian and Shanghai will be the "continuous champions" in the next few years.  "Shanghai Struggle for Hegemony".

    In the next three rounds of competition, a very strange and interesting phenomenon occurred. The fate of the three teams with the highest points seemed to be connected together. If they won, they would win together, and if they tied, they would be tied together

    In the seventh round, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Tianjin Fanxing with three goals at home. Hao Dong scored twice and Tony scored the third goal with a header. Shanghai and Dalian defeated Shandong and Beijing at home respectively. In the eighth round, Shanghai was defeated by Wuhan in the away game.  Dalian also tied with the People's Liberation Army at home. This was originally a good opportunity for Yunjia Tianyu to chase points, but they were defeated by Shandong Donghai in a two-game draw despite having the advantage in the away game. Shandong Donghai almost  They fought hard to stop Yunjia Tianyu. Captain Su Maozhen scored two goals. The goals for Yunjia Tianyu were Ballack and Wanpeng who came off the bench.

    In the ninth round, the three teams once again suffered a draw. Yunjia Tianyu went north to challenge Beijing Yulin. Yang Tian, ??who counterattacked, took the lead in scoring for Yunjia Tianyu in the first half. However, in the second half, Beijing team veteran Gao Hongbo grabbed the ball in front of the goal.  A point shot tied the score. Although Yunjia Tianyu, who aggressively attacked in the next game, surrounded Beijing Yulin in the half court and bombarded them wildly, it was a pity that he still failed to break the myth of "undefeated Gongti".

    Yunjia Tianyu's game was played one day in advance, but on the second day, the two top teams Dalian and Shanghai failed to seize the opportunity and were tied by the two Guangdong teams Guangzhou Sun and Guangdong Hongda. The top three  There is still no change in the ranking of names.

    Finally, Yunjia Tianyu had an opportunity in the tenth round. Dalian and Shanghai were fighting against each other in Dalian, while Yunjia Tianyu faced the People's Liberation Army at home. This was a good opportunity to chase points.

    Just like in history, Dalian and Shanghai fought to a zero-0 score in a boring game, while Yunjia Tianyu defeated the People's Liberation Army 4-2 in an offensive battle. Hao Dong scored in the first half.  The club scored a goal, but soon he was injured and came off the field. Yang Tian, ??who came on as his substitute, lived up to expectations and scored a goal. Two foreign players, Ballack and Materazzi, scored the remaining two goals. Yunjia Tianyu  It jumped to second place in the standings with 18 points. Dalian and Shanghai, which also tied for three consecutive years, ranked first and third with 20 points and 17 points respectively.

    This season's league has made fans excited. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is much more beautiful than the two heroes side by side. More and more fans are beginning to like to watch Yunjia Tianyu's games. Not only Yunjia Tianyu who insists on attacking style plays  They are beautiful and score a lot of goals (they scored 24 goals in ten rounds, and there was never a game where they didn't score), and some of the things their boss Pei Wei said in an interview are even more impressive.  It can give people a lot of fun.

    "Dalian team? They are indeed very strong, but their style of play is something I can't appreciate Defense first, relying on stable counterattacks to win can only make the game more and more boring. Maybe as long as Dalian fans can see  Victory and results are enough, but I think for other fans, seeing a wonderful game is the most important," Pei Wei said in an interview after the Dalian team relied on a counterattack to defeat Beijing Yulin.

    "Shanghai Team? The era of rushing and attacking has passed. If such a simple, no-technical tactic can win the championship, that would be the biggest tragedy of a league. It shows the technical level of our league.  It¡¯s still very low. But the good news is that this year, various clubs have good methods to deal with this simple tactic, which shows that our teams are making progress.

    &nbsp; Did you see that even the Guangdong team couldn't deal with their pressing?  "Pei Wei said this after being tied 3-3 by Guangdong Hongda at home.

    "Invincible in the Gongti? No, in this world, the final decision of a team's performance is still based on strength, not some Feng Shui treasure land. If Feng Shui treasure land is really effective, I suggest the Football Association to find out the research on Feng Shui across the country from now on.  Experts from outside the world came to find the best place to build a stadium, and then put all the home games of the national team in this stadium, then we can win all the games at home  What, you said it's impossible? By the way, I was just talking nonsense. If the Football Association really takes my words seriously, then they can't come to me if there is a problem." After the away draw with Beijing Yulin, a reporter from Beijing said.  When talking about the undefeated Workers' Sports at the press conference, Pei Wei answered like this, which made the Beijing reporters present look very unhappy.

    Not only about the game itself, Pei Wei talks a lot. Although he has strict press controls on the team, and players and coaches are not allowed to be interviewed casually except for the specified interview time, he himself is happy to stand in front of the microphone and talk.

    ¡°The Football Association¡¯s work on referees has been very effective this year. At least there haven¡¯t been any controversial decisions in a few games since the beginning of the league I¡¯m personally very happy to see this. Only in a fair environment can we have more exciting events.  game As for misjudgments, I think people will make mistakes. As long as they are not intentional, they can be forgiven. For the work of referees, those with insufficient ability can be used, but those with bad character must not be used.  . "Opinions on the refereeing issue.

    "The fans in Sichuan are very enthusiastic, and Chengdu is also a very good gold medal football market I think there should be more such football markets. Only with more and more fans watching football at the stadium can our league get better and better  Our home court is also a gold medal stadium. I think there is no need to distinguish between superior and inferior in this regard. In addition, I would like to make a suggestion to Sichuan fans, that is, you will be more powerful when you dress uniformly You can see what Yunjia fans are.  How do you cheer for us at home?" After losing to Shuzhong Tianfu, a reporter asked Pei Wei, the two most famous gold medal players, which one is better.

    "Our league is still a bit too boring." After winning against the People's Liberation Army at home, Pei Wei made another shocking statement at the press conference: "The final awards are only the championship, top scorer, Chinese Footballer too few  , which leaves most teams with no goals to pursue. I wonder if we can get more awards, such as best rookie, best goal, best coach, best foreign aid  ¡­What? The best coach? But don¡¯t you think it¡¯s still too little?¡±

    "The league needs to be interesting and have more things to watch, not just a few teams winning the championship, a few teams relegating, and the remaining big groups having nothing to do When people are free, something will happen, not to mention  Is it a club? For example, in the European League, the league champions can play in the Champions League, the cup winners can play in the Cup Winners' Cup, and some strong teams that failed to win the championship can also play in the UEFA Cup Of course, this is not the case in Asia yet.  A perfect mechanism, but I wonder if we can have a cup competition before the start of the league. Only the top six teams from last year's league can participate and compete for the championship This will at least allow the teams that are capable of competing for the top six to be relegated.  With no worries about winning the championship, I still have some motivation to play the game.¡±

    In response to his words, the Football Association quickly responded: "The first purpose of the league is to improve the level of Chinese football, and the second is to allow fans to enjoy more This proposal from Yunjia Tianyu Club is very  Okay, we will consider it. The Football Association has made a decision to add four awards to the league this year: Best Newcomer, Best Goal, Best Foreign Player and Most Improved Team. At the same time, adding a cup competition is also being planned. Finally  It will be launched soon next year.¡± At the end, he added: ¡°We welcome all clubs to make suggestions for the fun of the league. As long as they are suitable for China¡¯s national conditions and have fewer disadvantages, we will consider them.¡±

    This statement of the Football Association has been highly praised by all aspects. The media believes that this is a reflection of the Football Association's working ability. The fans are happy to see more things that interest them, and the clubs also because of Yunjia Tianyu  He received high praise and began to run the club more carefully. After all, as long as you put in the effort, you will get something. This kind of effort is the most acceptable.

    The league is starting to become interesting, which is what all parties are willing to see, because everyone can benefit from it. Why did the Premier League develop so rapidly after its establishment?  It is because investors can see profits, fans can see more exciting games, and the media can get more gossipy news It would be unreasonable if such a league does not develop.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 151 Let¡¯s go

    Chapter 151: Leaving

    "Actually, with your character it seems that you shouldn't be so active" It seems that Wenger is also a little confused about Pei Wei's behavior during this period: "Yes, what you said is very reasonable and very  It can arouse the interest of fans and reporters, butdon't you think that your words have offended too many people? Although it is inevitable to offend people sometimes in the football circle, you have not gained anything, don't you think?  Isn¡¯t it necessary?¡±

    Pei Wei held a cigarette in his mouth, smiled and said nothing.

    Wenger continued to wring his fingers and said: "You criticized Dalian for their conservative playing style, criticized Shanghai for their backward tactics, and satirized Beijing for their superstitious belief in 'undefeated workers and sports' Yes, what you said is completely correct, but such sharp criticisms  Aren¡¯t predator-level opponents afraid of being attacked on all sides?¡±

    Pei Wei took off the cigarette from his mouth and showed a strange smile: "Professor, don't you think there seems to be less news in the league this year? There are also fewer controversial topics. Due to the strict control of referees, the opinions of referees are also limited.  Less Of course, this is a good thing, but there are a lot less things that can be published in newspapers, and fans will naturally pay less attention to the league, which is not a good thing. "

    "So you just jump out and make some news in every game?" Wenger seemed to understand.

    "Yes, this is called speculation." Pei Wei used the word in advance: "If you don't speculate on some things, others will have no interest. Once you speculate on them, everyone's interest will be stirred up." Maybe it was because of watching it.  Arsene Wenger still didn't understand the term, so Pei Wei explained in another way: "Have you ever heard of the British newspaper "The Sun"?"

    "Of course." "The Sun" is not only a giant of print media in the British Isles, but also in the entire European continent. Although its reputation is not very good, its sales volume makes all other newspapers jealous, and Wenger  How could you not know?

    "They dig gossip everywhere. This celebrity has an illegitimate child. That celebrity is gay Although these are all immoral behaviors, the audience just likes to read these gossips" Pei Wei put out the cigarette in his hand: "League,  It is also a tool to please fans, not only on the court, but also off the court. Look, has our Yunjia Tianyu appeared in newspapers several times more frequently during this period without spending a penny?  If the advertising fee can have this effect, other clubs will definitely be jealous I don't want the entire league to be exciting on the field. Moreover, with the current overall level of the Chinese league, many games are not exciting, so off the field, we are not.  To catch the audience¡¯s attention firmly.¡±

    Wenger looked at Pei Wei for a long time, as if looking at a madman or a saint, and finally sighed: "Pei I was right about you before, you are a genius Why can you always think of things that others can't think of?  thing?"

    "It's simple, I'm a genius." Pei Wei, the shameless plagiarist, pointed to his head and put this title on his head without blushing: "Let's see. In the future, the football league will not only be able to  It brings happiness to people on the field, and it can also please fans with various news off the field In essence, the football circle and the entertainment circle are the same.¡±

    "Although I, Wenger, have no outstanding achievements, I have always believed that at my level, if you give me a club and give me enough power, I can achieve glory" Wenger sighed again: "  But Pei, I always feel that I still have a lot to learn from you, even without me, you can still bring Yunjia Tianyu to this level."

    Pei Wei was lighting a cigarette. When he heard this, his hand shook. The flames burned his hand, making him tremble in pain.

    Ignoring the pain in his hand, Pei Wei threw away the cigarette and lighter and grabbed Wenger's hand.  As if afraid that he would run away: "You can't say that! Professor! I just used some evil ways! I can't lead a team to play games! Without you, where would this Yunjia Tianyu team be today?"

    Wenger smiled bitterly: "Pei, let goI do have something to tell you todayhalf a month ago, a club in Europe contacted my agent."

    Pei Wei's heart suddenly twitched as if he had been pricked by a needle. He slowly let go of Wenger's hand and fell down on the sofa.

    "It'swhich club is it?" Pei Wei swallowed and said with difficulty.

    "It's from the Premier League. Arsenal Club." Wenger looked at Pei Wei with unbearable heart.  He said ruthlessly: "They did not perform well in the league this year. Before the start of the season, the legendary coach Graham suddenly resigned after being found to be involved in a black gold scandal. The acting head coach Rioch did not perform well under the leadership of the team. He suddenly resigned some time ago. Now Arsenal  Na was an assistant coach leading the team, and their boss, Peter Hillwood, approached my agent and hoped that I could coach Arsenal.¡±Pei Wei didn't say anything. This is indeed the case in history. If Graham hadn't resigned and Rioch suddenly left, maybe Wenger would not have gone to Arsenal and would have stayed in Japan to play the role of a football evangelist.  But hasn't history changed?  Why did that damn Peter Hillwood still find Wenger?

    Pei Wei cursed the Arsenal boss in his heart, and then raised his head: "Youare you willing to go?"

    "I don't know." Wenger shook his head and looked at Pei Wei sincerely: "Pei, you know I said when we rushed to Class A last year that I hope to stay at Yunjia Tianyu until  Until I retire the atmosphere here is very good, and the fans are also very enthusiastic. You know, a few days ago I went to the street to buy some food, and the street vendors actually refused to take my money You know,  It¡¯s always difficult to make decisions like this.¡±

    "Then stay! Professor!" Pei Wei looked at Wenger enthusiastically: "You haven't won a significant championship in our team yet, which is not consistent with your level! Stay for half a year more, and let us win it together.  This year¡¯s champion! Then I will not delay your future! I know that your position should be in Europe and you should coach a giant team!¡±

    "Pei, I also want to stay for another six months, but my agent told me that Arsenal is very sincere, and their owner Peter Hillwood even promised me to give me the absolute power to buy people and build a team!  I alone have the final say on annual financial expenses! Moreover, the Premier League has developed rapidly in recent years. This is a great opportunity for me. There are few club presidents who can give such great power to a coach!"

    "I can give it to you too!" Pei Wei blurted out the words, but he soon realized that he had gone too far. Apart from anything else, this year he sold Yi Xiaofeng and Fenggang, and bought Hao Dong,  Yang Tian, ??Recoba and others all operated it by themselves.  There was no discussion with Wenger.

    "I know, there is a reason for you to do this." Wenger didn't care too much about this: "The situation in the Chinese league is different from that in Europe. The restriction on the number of foreign players makes it impossible to introduce foreign players on a large scale.  As a foreigner, it is impossible for me to know the advantages and disadvantages of Chinese players. You are much more familiar with this aspect than me, and it is appropriate for you to make the decision In fact, I think no boss can do more than you.  Okay. The players you found are indeed very good. Even if you asked me to operate them at that time, it would not be possible to achieve the results you did. "

    "Yeah, it's precisely because of this that I take care of all the player transfers. I think you won't care" Pei Wei murmured.

    "I don't care. I really don't care." Wenger laughed, and then became serious again: "But if this continues, unless I can spend a few years getting familiar with the entire Chinese football world, I will be able to reach your current level -  Now I have become a coach who only needs to direct the team's games - and this role is not what I want. Now, Arsenal has given me this opportunity. The Premier League is developing very quickly.  , there is the birthplace of modern football, although some of their rules are full of old decadence but they still attract me. And now that the Bosman Act has been officially implemented in the European League, I can introduce anyone I want.  The players I wanta team that allows me to fully utilize my full abilities is difficult to find. I can't give up this opportunity. Forgive me, Pei."

    "Have you really decided? Professor?" Pei Wei knew that it was useless to say anything else. After all, Wenger didn't want to leave because of his treatment or anything.  Instead, he went to a place where he could better utilize his abilities. In fact, Wenger's brilliance was also created at Arsenal. No one is more familiar with this than Pei Wei, who will come here in the future.

    "We are still talking about it now." Wenger said regretfully: "But it is going very smoothly. I think there will be news in a few days."

    "Okay." Pei Wei regained his composure. After all, he had already prepared for Wenger's departure.  He knew that Wenger would not stay in China for too long. After all, a coach like Wenger is like an awl in a bag. Sooner or later, he will show his sharpness - but he did not expect it to be so soon: "At that time, with you  When I signed the contract, I promised that as long as a famous European club comes to you and you are willing to go, I will unconditionally agree to your departure. I will never say a promise that I cannot fulfill."

    "My agent said. Peter Hillwood will be happy to give you a generous compensation."

    "Money doesn't matter. I don't lack that little money It's just that I have to find a new coach for the league in the second half of the year But where can I find a coach who can be effective immediately?"  Although Wenger agreed to leave.  But Pei Wei still had to complain when he should.

    "Pei, if you still think I am a friend, I have a suggestion for you.??.  "Wenger said, after seeing Pei Wei nodded, he continued: "Don't rush to find a coach who is not familiar with the team at all That requires an adaptation period. Now it is Yunjia Tianyu who is competing for the championship.  At the critical moment, the players are getting more and more mature and are becoming familiar with Class A. If there is a substitution, it will have to be done all over again. We cannot afford to waste this time.  "

    Seeing Pei Wei looking at him with a rather strange look, Wenger realized that he was so used to saying "we", he couldn't help but blush, and said: "Haha Habit, habit problem.  "

    Pei Wei withdrew his gaze: "I know what you mean, and I think so too, but you are leaving now, so what should we do?"

    "Pei, you should be very familiar with European teams." Wenger smiled: "If a European team has poor performance under the leadership of the coach, or there is something wrong with the coach In short, it will be half way through the season.  As a coach, in addition to preparing a replacement, what kind of approach will you take in general? "

    "You mean let the assistant coach temporarily lead the transition?" Pei Wei said doubtfully: "But that situation is usually when the results are not very good. Generally speaking, assistant coaches have stayed with the team for a long time.  The players are also willing to support him. This kind of situation can prevent the team from turmoil, and support the new coach after the end of the season and have buffer time to re-establish his prestige in the team But we are now competing for the championship.  The moment!¡±

    "That young man Ding Yu is very good and has great ideas, and he has learned a lot by my side. I think if I let him come, it will be no problem for half a year. And he is usually the one doing all the training."  If you are responsible, at least there won¡¯t be any trouble in this regard.¡±

    "But he doesn't have any experience in leading a team to play games." Pei Wei said distressedly: "It is true that he is the best candidate, but directing games does not rely on genius. It must be accumulated experience.  If we make a slight mistake in this situation we may lose our hope of winning the championship.¡±

    "No coach is born to direct games. After learning theoretical knowledge, he still needs to find conclusions in practice." Wenger said lightly: "If you don't give him this opportunity, he will never have experience. Now for  He is an opportunity for Tianyu Club, it just depends on whether you are willing to do it.¡±

    Pei Wei hesitated for a while, and he was also very optimistic about Ding Yu. After all, he was also a talented student majoring in football coaching at the Cologne Sports Institute, and he definitely had no shortage of theoretical knowledge.  Originally, Pei Wei planned to let him learn from Wenger for a year and a half, and then let him lead the reserve team to gain experience for a period of time before becoming the head coach of the first team. After all, the Chinese league also needs local famous coaches, but now  However, the situation pushed him and Yunjia Tianyu to the forefront at the same time - is this an opportunity or will it become a nightmare for Ding Yu and Yunjia Tianyu?

    "If there is no other waythen it's him." Pei Wei finally made up his mind: "Let's take a gamble!"

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 152 Wenger¡¯s Farewell Game (Part 1)

    In second place, behind them are veteran A-level teams such as Shanghai, Beijing, Shandong, and Guangdong.  Yunjia fans are not dissatisfied with this result. As a newly promoted team, it can still be ranked second in the standings after ten rounds. This is an amazing result in itself. Looking at the history of world football, there are better things than this.  The results are really rare.

    At least in the history of the Chinese League, it is really not the case. In the past, it was good for newly promoted teams to retain the qualifications for a top league. In the first year of the professional league, Shuzhong Tianfu finished sixth as a newly promoted team, which amazed the national media.  Not to mention Yunjia Tianyu rushed to second place in one breath.

    However, after the tenth round of the league, a piece of news began to spread in Yunjia City, which cast a shadow on the good mood of Yunjia fans: It is said that head coach Wenger has received an invitation from a wealthy European club.  I'm leaving Yunjia to take office!

    At first, all the fans didn¡¯t believe the news: Are you kidding me?  How could Wenger leave? Didn't he say at last year's celebration that he would take Yunjia Tianyu to the top?  How could he walk now when he was on his way to the top?  Besides, Coach Wenger is not such a person. He often walks on our streets and everyone greets him politely. How could he leave Yunjia like this?

    But a few days later, as the news spread more and more, fans began to doubt it.

    What is the concept of a giant club in the European League?  Serie A, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga which team is not famous and world-class?  Ballack, Toni and Materazzi in our team, right?  In the past, I couldn¡¯t even play professional games in Europe!  How attractive is such a league?  Coach Wenger is a man but not a god. He has greater development prospects, a stage to show his abilities, and even a richer income Who can resist such a temptation.

    So some fans began to scold those "football clubs in the bourgeois world" - you all have so many good coaches and such awesome players, why are you still holding back to trick us and poach us?  At this critical moment, without coach Wenger, how can we win the championship?

    Even Yunjia Tianyu Club and its boss Pei Wei have become the targets of complaints from fans: Isn¡¯t this Pei Wei rich?  Isn't he the richest man in Yunjia?  Aren¡¯t you eloquent and have ideas?  You might want to think of a way to let Coach Wenger stay and give him more money. Don't you even think about this?  Where has the usual eloquence gone?  With a net worth of several billions, can¡¯t you retain a coach?

    Fortunately, Chinese fans are not as accustomed to demonstrations as European fans, and they have not had any impact on local public security. However, as the situation has expanded, weird rumors have come out. Why is Wenger dissatisfied with Pei Wei?  The latest big talker, Pei Wei, is dissatisfied with Wenger's performance in leading the team. He even said that he has a nose and an eye, which made the Yunjia fans panic for a while.

    Seeing that the rumors are getting more and more intense, Yunjia Tianyu Club announced that it will hold a press conference on Thursday to explain the rumors during this period and the departure of coach Wenger.

    In fact, this news was sent out by Pei Wei under the instruction of his subordinates. Anyway, Wenger's departure is already certain. It is better to prepare the fans mentally in advance. Otherwise, if the news comes out temporarily, there will be no psychological buffer time for the fanatical fans.  Why don't we demolish the Yunjia Tianyu Club?

    With a few days of time buffer, fans will naturally consider the possibility of Wenger leaving After all, not everyone can resist the temptation of invitations from European clubs.  Fans are not unreasonable creatures. After putting themselves in Wenger's shoes, most fans will calm down. After all, Wenger's contribution over the past year is obvious to all.

    However, Pei Wei did not expect the rumors that came out later. He underestimated the Chinese people's interest in gossip and their imaginative extension ability.

    On June 20, 1996, three days before the start of the eleventh round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu held a press conference. Six members of the club attended: Chairman Pei Wei, head coach Wenger, assistant  Coach Ding Yu, echelon head coach and former Olympic team coach Ladd, as well as two player representatives, captain Deng Jia representing foreign players and Hao Dong representing domestic players.

    "I invite everyone here today to announce something to you." After seeing that everyone had almost arrived, Pei Wei did not make any opening remarks, but directly stated the theme of today's press conference: "Recently  There are a lot of news circulating in Yunjia, which makes the fans feel very uneasy What I want to explain to you today is that this matter is true after the game against Jilin Yanbian.  Yunjia Tianyu Club terminates the contract.¡±

    Although preparations have already been made, this

    Still, the reporters and fan representatives below were in a commotion.

    &nbsp; "Quiet, please be quiet. If you have any questions, please ask them one by one. Today, President Pei will explain everything in detail to you." The person in charge of the press conference raised his voice, and after a while, the noise slowly subsided.  calmed down.

    "Excuse me, Mr. Pei, why did you terminate the contract with coach Wenger? Is it because a wealthy club invited coach Wenger to coach as the gossip said? Or is it because of other things?" The first question was  Reporter of "Yunjia City News".

    "That's right." Pei Wei nodded: "There is indeed a top club in the five major European leagues with a long history that invited Coach Wenger to coach. According to the contract signed between Yunjia Tianyu Club and Coach Wenger,  "

    "Can you please tell me which team it is?" The question this time was from a reporter from Sports Weekly. This question is very professional. More newspapers facing the five major leagues seem to be more interested in Wenger's next destination.  Be more interested.

    "I cannot disclose this issue." Pei Wei and Wenger exchanged glances. The negotiation with Arsenal was almost successful. Arsenal's owner Peter Hillwood did show great sincerity. He even  He was willing to spend money to sell off Wenger's remaining contract, which amounted to nearly half a million US dollars.  At Wenger's request, Pei Wei was not prepared to reveal the news in advance: "Out of respect for coach Wenger and the club, we cannot reveal the news before their contract is officially signed. But I can be very negative.  I have to tell you responsibly that this is definitely a team that can be considered a 'rich' team even among the five major European leagues."

    "It's been a pleasure working with Coach Wenger for the past year and a half." Seeing that some reporters seemed to be preparing to attack Wenger, Pei Wei quickly spoke up and blocked their mouths. He didn't want Wenger to leave.  It also left a bad impression. "Get together and disperse easily" has always been his code of action: "Coach Wenger has brought a lot of things to Yunjia Tianyu Club, advanced training methods, excellent on-the-spot command, and an A-level league  b.:.We should give full understanding to him for leaving for his own ideals.¡±

    Seeing that no more news could be found on this matter, the reporters found a new target and focus: "So Mr. Pei Wei, the departure of coach Wenger is a major loss to Yunjia Tianyu Club anyway.  So in the next half of the season, under whose leadership will Yunjia Tianyu compete in the remaining half of the league? "

    Pei Wei laughed. After several days of discussions and soliciting opinions from other club personnel and players, he already had a suitable candidate: "Head coach of each echelon of Yunjia Tianyu, former head coach of the Chinese Olympic team Yugoslavia  Mr. De will serve as the executive coach of Yunjia Tianyu, and the former assistant coach Ding Yu will assist him. I believe that under the leadership of these two coaches, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely use better performance to repay his continuous efforts.  Dear Yunjia fans.¡±

    After repeated negotiations, Pei Wei basically agreed to Wenger's proposal to let Ding Yu lead the team for the remaining half of the year. However, for the sake of safety, he still used Ladd, a more senior coach, as a shield.  After all, for a young coach like Ding Yu, he was pushed to the forefront of the limelight so quickly. If he does well, his confidence may suddenly rise. If he does poorly, he may collapse. It is definitely a good thing to have Ladd help him share some of the responsibilities.  .

    And although Ladd is nominally the head coach, Ding Yu still takes the lead in on-the-spot command. After all, Ladd is best at training and cultivating young players. On-the-spot command is not his strong point. Let Ding Yu perform actual duties.  The position of head coach is also a good exercise for him.

    And Ladd, a loyal old Yugoslav man, was also happy to take on such a role, and Ding Yu was not a short-sighted person, so the matter was settled smoothly. As for the effect, the facts have to speak for themselves.

    Next, Deng Jia and Dong also expressed their opinions on behalf of foreign players and local players respectively. Naturally, their words were all official: I miss the days when Wenger led the team. I congratulate Wenger on being able to better display his talents in his new position. At the same time, I also express my gratitude to Wenger.  The new head coach Ladd expressed his blessings and promised to fully cooperate with the new head coach's work, take the lead for other players, and play the remaining games to compete for the championship.

    The press conference ended smoothly. Before the end, Pei Wei said with a smile: "The home game against Jilin Yanbian on June 23 will be coach Wenger's farewell match. Everyone at Yunjia Tianyu Club hopes to be able to  A victory to send off coach Wenger, I hope everyone can come to watch this game.¡±

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 153 Wenger¡¯s Farewell Game (Part 2)

    Yunjia Stadium, which was almost full for every game, was even more crowded today. Yunjia Tianyu Club temporarily added more than 2,000 standing seats at Yunjia Stadium, so the tickets were still sold out.  An hour or two before the game started and the stadium was already packed.  If Yunjia Tianyu Club had not always done a very good job in stadium security, I am afraid that more than 10,000 people could have broken into the Yunjia Stadium. Even so, there were still countless fans who could not buy tickets at the stadium.  Loud protests outside.

    Seeing this situation, Pei Wei decisively ordered the staff to place hundreds of TVs outside the stadium, and connected these TVs with antennas through Yunjia TV Station, allowing fans who came outside the stadium but could not see the game to watch for free.  Only then did the fans calm down.

    At 2:30 in the afternoon, the Yunjia Tianyu Club bus slowly drove into the stadium. The fans surrounding the stadium immediately gave the bus the warmest cheers. Countless people kept shouting Wenger's name, "Wenge."  "Don't leave!" shouts resounded across the sky.

    "Pei" Wenger, who had always been able to control his emotions very well, couldn't help but be moved. Two lines of turbid tears quietly appeared on his face. He choked and said to Pei Wei: "I think  I should get out of the car and say hello to these fans! They are so cute.¡±

    "This is not okay!" Pei Wei was shocked. He understood Wenger's mood, but in a scene with so many people, the situation was too complicated. The fans' emotions could easily get out of control. What if something happened?  If there is trouble then

    "I trust these fans!" Wenger said firmly: "Rationally, I think I did the right thing this time, but emotionally I abandoned these loyal fans. I should confront them face to face.  It¡¯s my duty to say sorry!¡±

    No matter what Wenger said, Pei Wei firmly disagreed. Although he himself is also an impulsive person, he is responsible for Wenger's safety. No matter what happens, it will be of no benefit to anyone.

    In the end, the two argued for a long time before coming to a compromise. Wenger stood at the door of the bus to meet the fans, so that even if the situation got out of control, Wenger could quickly retreat into the bus.

    Amid the noise, the bus door quietly opened.

    "Coach Wenger is out!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and the excited fans immediately fell silent. Wenger's pale face appeared at the car door.

    "Yunjia fans!" Wenger raised his voice: "Thank you very much for your support! This year and a half in Yunjia has been the happiest and most satisfying day in my coaching career! I think,  This memory will be one I will never forget.¡±

    "Coach Wenger, please don't leave! How much money will that European team give you? We Yunjia fans will come together to give you more!" Such a voice suddenly burst out from the crowd, causing great excitement among the fans present.  Resonating with the crowd, shouts of "Wenger, don't leave" were heard one after another.

    Pei Wei also stood up. He thought it would be unkind for him, a strong middle-aged man, to let Wenger, an old man, have his head at the front: "Fans and friends! Please be quiet, please listen to me.  "

    The success of Yunjia Club in recent years has also given Pei Wei a high prestige among the fans. Many fans have begun to like this boss with a full personality. When he shouted, the fans slowly became quiet again.  .

    "I know that everyone likes Coach Wenger and hopes that Coach Wenger can continue to coach at Yunjia Tianyu. To be honest, even I think so. I wish the professor could stay at Yunjia Tianyu until his retirement  But, is this possible?" Pei Wei sighed: "There is no such thing as a banquet that never ends, and Coach Wenger did not leave us for money, but for his ideals and for him to have a complete performance.  He chose to leave because of his talent. Like you, I don't want to see this scene, but do we have to hinder the future of coach Wenger for the development of Yunjia Tianyu Club?  He has done a lot, won two championship trophies, and advanced training methods. I think even if coach Wenger leaves, his mark on Yunjia Tianyu will not disappear easily.¡±

    "Fans, let us bless Coach Wenger and wish him the greatest success in his new position. At that time, we can also proudly say: Look, this is the world-class coach Wenger! We Yunjia  A world-famous coach from Tianyu Club!¡±

    "And for Yunjia Tianyu, coach Wenger's departure does not mean the disappearance of this club, but the pain of growing up. We will miss coach Wenger, but we will never lose our passion for victory and victory just because of missing him.  The pursuit of honor!¡±

    Thunderous applause broke out from the fans. In the applause, WengerHe bowed deeply to the fans. At that moment, countless Yunjia fans burst into tears.

    For Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponent in this round, Jilin Yanbian, it was really bad luck to meet Yunjia Tianyu under such circumstances.

    Pei Wei has always had deep respect for the Jilin Yanbian team. As a team dominated by Korean players, they have neither money nor connections in the League A. They have always been  It is on the verge of relegation, but such a poor and irrelevant team has been able to successfully avoid relegation with its tenacious spirit and the support of those fanatical Yanbian fans. Even in the 1997 season, they had Korean coach Cui Yinze.  Under the leadership of the team, surprisingly good results were achieved.

    However, in the harsh environment of the A-A in later generations, Jilin Yanbian's fourth place can only be regarded as a flash in the pan. Finally, at the turn of the century in 2000, their old captain Gao Zhongxuan said the famous saying "Chinese football has no chance."  The scene has become a scene that people will never forget.

    The situation in Yanbian, Jilin this year is not optimistic. In Pei Wei's memory, the Jilin team should be ranked tenth and safe from relegation this year, but that is because last year's two newly promoted teams Guangzhou and Shen were at the bottom. This year's newly promoted team changed  Yunjia Tianyu, who is likely to compete for the championship, and Wuhan, whose defense is strong and have drawn with strong teams such as Guangdong, Beijing and Dalian, are in a very bad situation for the Yanbian team.

    After ten rounds of the league, Jilin Yanbian has four draws and six losses without a win, especially after three consecutive draws at the beginning. They have lost two consecutive games. They are at the bottom of the league and have become the most popular for relegation.

    Although he sympathizes with the Yanbian team, Pei Wei has no reason to let go of the game, not to mention that this is Wenger's last game before leaving.

    At the most critical moment, people will always burst out with more power than usual, and the same is true for the Jilin Yanbian team. What's more, the bodies of Korean players are filled with blood that never admits defeat. In a comprehensive situation,  Under the disadvantage, Jilin Yanbian took on the role of a spoiler. Their tenacious defense made the powerful Yunjia Tianyu unable to do anything in the first thirty minutes of the game!

    The Yunjia fans were already dissatisfied. They used the loudest boos to boo this uninterested team on the field - is resistance useful?  Our coach is about to leave, can't we just let us have some fun?

    Fans are always selfish creatures. Yunjia fans will not consider the current dangerous situation of the Jilin team. Obviously the Jilin players are also aware of this. They turned a deaf ear to the huge noise and continued to fight on the court.

    But the gap in strength is still huge. The overall strength of the Jilin team, which is almost composed of local players, cannot be compared with Yunjia Tianyu, a team that can be said to have combined many elites at home and abroad.

    Before the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu finally took the lead under a fierce attack. Sun Chenghai's cross was deflected by the Jilin team's defender. Ballack, who advanced forward, did not wait for the ball to land before he fired a powerful long-range shot. The ball was  After being pounced by the goalkeeper, it hit the goal post and bounced out. Yang Tian's quick eyes and feet quickly got ahead of the defender and shot the empty goal successfully!

    There were huge cheers on the court, but what was a bit strange was that the fans did not shout the name of Yang Tian, ??who scored the goal, as usual. Instead, they shouted the name of Wenger, who stood up from the coaching bench and waved.  Signaling, the cheers became more enthusiastic.

    "Oh, my life is really miserable. I finally scored a goal, but" Yang Tian shrugged and said to Nie Fei next to him.

    ¡°There is only one protagonist on the court today, and that is Mr. Wenger.¡± Nie Fei replied.

    In the second half, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense became more intense, and Wenger frequently deployed his troops to strengthen the attack. Recoba used a wonderful long-range shot to expand the score to two goals!

    Although Jilin Yanbian tenaciously recovered one point, Nie Fei received Aylin's pass before the end and went straight in, completely establishing the victory of this game.

    The game ended in victory, but for Yunjia fans, they would rather the game never ended.

    The fans who had been unwilling to leave for a long time continued to chant Wenger's name. Wenger stood up from the coaching bench silently, silently bowed in four directions, and then strode into the players' tunnel.  .

    "Yunjia Tianyu Club thanks coach Wenger for his contribution to the team in the past year and a half. We will not forget the FA Cup championship that coach Wenger brought us. Even in the distant future, we will  I will never forget that there was a French coach who brought us countless joysCoach Arthur Wenger will always be the best friend of Yunjia fans." Guo Jingwen's low voice echoed over the Yunjia Stadium.

    "Professor, have a good journey." Pei Wei held Wenger's hand tightly and refused to let go for a long time.??

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 154 Those who know me are worried about me, but those who don¡¯t know me say what do I want?

    Chapter 154: Those who know me are worried about me; those who don¡¯t know me say what do I want?

    Wenger left. On the third day after the game against Jilin Yanbian team, he packed his luggage and quietly left Yunjia with his wife. He would first take a bus to Nanchang, and then transfer to Hong Kong to London, England.

    He left in secret. Before leaving, the Yunjia Tianyu Club held a small cocktail party for him. Only club insiders could attend. Many people were drunk that day, including the players. No one blamed them for this. After all, the league  Halfway through, the next step is the Football Association Cup. As the last champion, Yunjia Tianyu does not need to participate in the first round. Their game will not start until a week later.

    Wenger was also drunk. This was the only time in the year and a half since he came to Yunjia. Although no one asked him, the French coach always demanded himself with the most professional standards - but today, no need  .

    Pei Wei also drank a lot. In his drunken state, he took Wenger's hand and talked a lot, which made Mrs. Wenger next to him a little jealous. Even he himself forgot what he said, and he left an impression in the end.  There was only one sentence left: "Professor, I hope I have the opportunity to cooperate with you again in the future."

    Then he lost consciousness. This was the first time he had lost consciousness like this in the presence of subordinates.

    When he woke up, he found himself lying on a very familiar bed - his own bed at home.

    Pei Wei rubbed his face and turned to look out the window. The sky was still dark. It seemed that he had not slept for long.

    Pei Wei then planned to get out of bed and wash himself. When he turned his head to the other side, he found a pair of bright eyes looking at him.

    Pei Wei was frightened and broke into a cold sweat. After taking a closer look, he found that Su Mei was sitting next to his bed. Then he wiped his sweat and said, "It's you No, why are you in my house?"

    "Xiao Zhao and I carried you back together." Su Mei turned on the light, and the soft light immediately enveloped the two of them: "They helped you clean up your body and change your clothes I'm looking at you.  They were at home, drunk, and there was no one around to take care of them so I asked them to go back and stay to see if there was anything they could take care of. "

    Pei Wei covered his eyes with his hands - although the light was soft, it was still a bit too dazzling for him who had just woken up. He was stunned when he heard this: "You you asked them to go back, and then you said you would stay.  take care of me?"

    "Yes, what's the matter?" Su Mei asked strangely.  Maybe it was because the light was too soft, but Su Mei, who usually looked heroic and brave, showed a rare tenderness at this time: "They are going home too Besides, these men are rough and rough.  What can I take care of you?"

    Pei Wei looked at Su Mei for a long time - doesn't this woman know that she is under suspicion of avoiding others?  Thinking of the rumors that might appear in the club tomorrow, Pei Wei felt like his scalp was going crazy. He had always appeared as a gentleman in front of his subordinates. Wouldn't the image he had worked so hard to build be shattered?

    Seeing Su Mei's natural look, Pei Wei gave up the idea of ??explaining and stayed anyway.  It's impossible to drive her away again.

    "I'm sober now." Pei Wei sat up and said, "It's probably very late now, right? It's rare for you to go back. It's not a good thing for a woman to walk at night Why don't you just stay here for the night?  Anyway, I have a lot of rooms here. Turn left when you go out and you will find the guest room Are you tired? Go and have a rest. "

    Su Mei did not answer his words, but suddenly asked: "You don't want Wenger to leave, right? I rarely see you drunkexceptthat time."

    Pei Wei felt dazzled.  Why does Su Mei's face seem to be a little red? It's probably because of the lighting.

    "Of course I don't want him to leave. There are fewer good coaches than pandas now There are at least a few thousand pandas in China. There are only ten coaches like Wenger in the world." Pei Wei smiled bitterly.  answer.

    "Then why did you let him go so happily?" Su Mei immediately asked: "I know everything about this period of time It seems to me that you have several opportunities to keep him, and the fans will persuade him to stay.  , Familiar environment I think Wenger is also wavering during this period. If you put more effort, it is very likely that he will stay. I don't believe you can't see this."

    "Yes, if you really want to stay, it is possible to stay for at least half a season to finish this year." Pei Wei nodded: "But what's the use? Maybe Wenger can get this year if he stays.  championship, but that¡¯s not all I¡¯m after.¡±

    Maybe it¡¯s because he just sobered up, Pei Wei suddenly wanted to talk? means: "I'm not boasting You don't know why I started a club I have many ways to dominate the country, but what's the real meaning of that? To paraphrase the Cultural Revolution period  As the old saying goes, if one person becomes more popular, everyone will become more popular, and then the whole garden will become more popular"

    Su Mei¡¯s eyes were already straight: ¡°What are you talking about? Where are these things?¡±

    Pei Wei then realized that Su Mei was nearly ten years younger than him. He was a child during the Cultural Revolution. How could he know this sentence: "This meansHello everyone. This is really good."

    Pei Wei thought for a long time but couldn't find the right words to explain this sentence.  He simply used a famous advertising slogan from later generations, and Su Mei understood it immediately.  But I still don't understand what Pei Wei wants to express.

    "Let's put it this way, if I keep Wenger for another half a year - then it is actually equivalent to staying for one more year, because it is impossible for that European giant to wait for Wenger for half a season. After losing this opportunity,  Maybe no European giant will ever come to Wenger, so if nothing happens, Wenger will stay at Yunjia Tianyu until his retirement - tell me, what are the benefits of doing so?" Pei Wei asked.

    Su Mei didn't even think about it and said directly: "Isn't it obvious? You also said that there are not even ten good coaches like Wenger in the world. With such an excellent coach, plus yours  With the financial support and Yunjia Tianyu Club's advanced player training mechanism, within two years, Yunjia Tianyu will be the well-deserved overlord of the Chinese League, and the Asian Club Cup championship can almost be said to be in the bag This benefit is not enough.  Is that much? What more benefits do you want? If a club can dominate the domestic league and have the ability to play a decisive role in the entire continent, it is already a wealthy team!"

    "You're right. As a club, it has reached its limit to be able to develop to this point." Pei Wei said as he began to look around, as if he was looking for something.

    "What are you looking for?" Su Mei asked puzzledly.

    "Hey, where's my cigarette?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    "How do I know!" Su Mei said angrily: "There is nothing in your clothes, and Xiao Zhao paid for the taxi home!"

    "Oh. I've finished my cigarettes." Pei Wei said as he was about to lift the quilt and get out of bed. He suddenly realized that he was only wearing underwear and said with a hurried smile: "Can you help me go to the cupboard to get the cigarettes? There are still some cigarettes there."  There are a few boxes of pandasand lighters.¡±

    Su Mei followed his instructions and opened a low cabinet and took out a cigarette case: "You are quite particular about smokingextended filter pandathis cigarette is hard to find."

    "Oh, you are quite familiar with this." Pei Wei was stunned: "I asked someone to get it for me, but you can't buy it on the market."

    "My grandfather smoked this cigarette, and I've been used to it since I was a child. Do you still know?" Su Mei handed the cigarette case to Pei Wei.

    "I can't help it. I like smoking, but I'm afraid of a short life Of course I can smoke something good if I have money." Pei Wei smiled and tore open the package, took out one and lit it. Su Mei helped him get an ashtray.  Come.

    "Come on, tell me. You are so annoying. You want to smoke in the middle of the talk. You are just trying to show off. I think you will be embarrassed" Su Mei said dissatisfied.

    "Okay. Let's go onwhat benefits do you think I can get from Wenger leaving? Not to mention money, they are also preparing to help Wenger with a termination fee of US$500,000, but I don't want it."

    Su Mei raised her head and thought for a long time: "I really can't think of it Maybe if he leads the team successfully, Yunjia Tianyu will be more famous in Europe But is this possible? After all, in the eyes of Europeans, Asia is  Football desert. Besides, what's the use of being loud? They know how much better they are than us. How can they still be interested in our players?"

    "This is one point. Yunjia Tianyu Club has formed cooperative relationships with several clubs in Europe and South America in the past two years, but apart from the National Team, others like Modena and Perugia are not very famous  and this time. We have reached an agreement with that giant, and we will become their partner in the Far Eastat that time, we can let some outstanding Chinese players land in Europe through them, even if they cannot go directly to their team.  They can also use them to train in other smaller clubs. This will definitely make the development of Chinese football faster. At the same time, if there are coaches and players from the Chinese League who perform exceptionally well in Europe, then the Chinese League will be better.  The reputation of Europe will be greater, and the communication between Chinese football and the world's advanced football will be strengthened faster So even if I don't want to, I will let Wenger go, even if it will affect Yunjia Tianyu's performance for a period of time.  Do the same?After all, I am not just for Yunjia Football.  The ultimate goal is for Chinese football!  "

    "Wenger's departure is an opportunity for Chinese football to be known to European football. Moreover, he has been in China for a period of time and has a certain understanding of the level of Chinese players. And I am sure that with his level and ability,  We will definitely be able to do great things in Europe! When the European football community knows that coaches like Wenger have also coached in Chinathen they will have more confidence in Chinese players and Chinese players will be able to go more smoothly.  Landing in the European League.¡±

    "Let's see, in the future, Yunjia Tianyu will become a springboard connecting Chinese football and European football. Countless outstanding young players will continue to land in Europe, where they will feel a more enthusiastic football atmosphere and accept  Training in higher-level football matches will not only benefit them personally, but Chinese football will also benefit from it, and Yunjia Tianyu will also be able to obtain actual benefits by exporting players. When Yunjia Tianyu becomes a profitable player.  After the club sets its example, other clubs will surely follow suit - by then the Chinese League will become a fertile ground for training players, the personal development prospects of Chinese players will be better, the club's profits will be higher, and Chinese football will  Become a decisive force in world football!" Pei Wei waved his arms and said loudly as if giving a speech.

    "It sounds good." Su Mei frowned: "But is it really that easy to implement? Can it really develop as smoothly as you said?"

    "If you don't do anything in the world, you will never know whether it can be realized." Pei Wei laughed: "Did Marx know that it would definitely come true when he proposed the idea of ??**?  It¡¯s still not possible to achieve it now. We can only move towards this goal step by step This will be a very long process, and no matter what, it will take an accumulation of quantitative changes before a qualitative change can be achieved.¡±

    "Don't you feel a little tired when you do this?" Su Mei stared at Pei Wei and said warmly: "Can you carry the development of Chinese football by yourself? What benefits will it bring to you personally?  Woolen cloth?"

    "Those who know me are worried about me, but those who don't know me ask what I want." Pei Wei took a deep breath of cigarette. He did not notice the flash of tenderness in Su Mei's eyes: "Maybe I am bored, maybe I  Just to make myself less empty But this goal is the only thing I want to do now All I can do is to keep persisting and moving towards this goal. Maybe I will never reach the end, but do my best now,  That¡¯s the most important thing.¡±

    "I think I'm beginning to understand you a little bit now." Su Mei gently pressed her hand on the back of Pei Wei's hand: "I will use all my abilities to help you During this time in your club  I also feel very fulfilled in my work. Maybe I can¡¯t help you with anything, but in any case, I am responsible for collecting information from those foreign scouts and I should be doing a pretty good job.¡±

    After saying this, Su Mei stood up and said, "Okay, it's already very late, I'm going to restsee you tomorrow."

    Pei Wei stared blankly at Su Mei's back, speechless for a long time.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 155 Another big news

    I'm a little old and don't want to wander anymore I really like staying in Yunjia. The weather and food here are very suitable for me. I don't want to go to London where I can't see the sun all year round. I think,  You need to find another nutritionist.  "

    "Well, my old man, I wish you a happy stay in Yunjia." Wenger hugged him: "I left several training plans for Nie Fei, Recoba, Materazzi, Ballack,  Sun Chenghai, Hao Dong and Yang Tian they all still have good development prospects, especially Hao Dong. He now has the ability to play as the main force in the mid-range teams of the five major leagues. I will look for opportunities after arriving in Europe.  Recommend him.¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded next to him: "I will let Yourcenar supervise those boys."

    After Wenger left, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s training plan did not change at all. The training plan left by Wenger was recognized by everyone. Even Ladd believed that when it came to training for adult players, Wenger  plans are more effective.

    After Wenger, another player left Yunjia Tianyu, Wanpeng was loaned to Jilin Yanbian team. With six outstanding forwards, Wanpeng had few opportunities to play. After seeing Sun Chenghai become  He was also anxious after finding the unbeatable main force. It happened that Pei Wei also hoped to help the Jilin team. Loaning Wanpeng not only gave him a chance to exercise, but also helped the Jilin team to a certain extent. This counts.  The above is a matter of killing two birds with one stone.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s schedule in the second half of the season is much denser than in the first half of the season. The league, FA Cup, and the Asian Winners Cup that only started in the second half of the year mean that Yunjia Tianyu has to play more games in the second half of the season.  A lot, this is a test for Yunjia Tianyu, and also a test for the two new coaches Ladd and Ding Yu.

    Pei Wei¡¯s mission is to win the FA Cup. It doesn¡¯t matter. If you can get it, take it. If you can¡¯t get it, forget it. Anyway, there was already one last year.  And Recoba returned to China to participate in the training camp of the Uruguay National Youth Team, and Dunga was also called up by the Brazilian national team to play in a friendly match. Without the two main foreign aids, it would be difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to imagine what it was like last year, and even more so.  What's more, the cup competition is quite contingency. Pei Wei means to simply use it to train young players who rarely play.  The league must be guaranteed, and as for the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, it is even more inevitable.

    The Asian Winners Cup is multi-year. In the second half of this year, only the first three rounds (home and away elimination system) will be held. The semi-finals and finals will not be held until next year. In this regard, Pei Wei¡¯s task is to  Get the qualification to go to Kuala Lumpur next year (the semi-finals and finals are a knockout system, and the games are held in Kuala Lumpur, the headquarters of the AFC)!

    Ding Yu knows that this will be an opportunity for him. If he can achieve better results, he will have a great chance to become a regular next year. At the age of thirty, he will become the youngest head coach in the history of League A!

    This will be a good opportunity for him. Now Yunjia Tianyu will not be ignored. After achieving good results, there will be a golden avenue in front of him in the future.

    After Wenger left, Pei Wei also disappeared from Yunjia.  Anyway, the club is running well now, with Yourcenar and Ladd training, Ding Yu directing the game, and coaches from each echelon training. Pei Wei's direct descendants are also running other matters in the club. Even if Pei Wei  Without him, there will be no problems in the operation of Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    Pei Wei's disappearance did not attract any attention from the media. This summer, the Chinese national team concentrated for the first time since the launch of the professional league to prepare for the Asian Cup at the end of the year. Therefore, the Football Association Cup at this stage will be held without the national team.  Conducted with participation.

    As a strong A-level team that has been gaining momentum recently, the number of international players contributed by Yunjia Tianyu does not seem to match their ranking. As the main forward of the Chinese national team, Hao Dong¡¯s selection is undisputed. In the eleventh round of the league  Scoring seven goals and ranking first in the scorer list also proves that the main forward of the national team is at his peak. Another player selected is eye-popping. Sun Chenghai, who is only 19 years old, has become  Became the youngest international player in Chinese history.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu only has two national players. Nie Fei, who performed well in the first half of the league, was not selected. Although he performed well, he had no experience in the national team and the experience of Peng Weiguo and General Fan.  His strength meant that he had no place in the national team.

    Although other domestic players such as Ai Lin, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Xiao Fei performed well, they were far less eye-catching than the other foreign players. In the Yunjia Tianyu team, where foreign players account for one-third of the main lineup, China  The role played by local players is far less than that of Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai, which is inevitable.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t pay much attention to this. At this stage, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main players are stillThey are foreign aid. As long as these superstar-level players are used well, let alone in China, no one in the whole of Asia can stop them. Naturally, the performance of Chinese players will be covered up a lot, but these players will leave sooner or later.  , and he also and Xu

    Well, after young players gradually emerge and start to slowly reduce foreign aid, Yunjia Tianyu will shift its focus to localization.

    In fact, Yunjia Tianyu has already begun to do this. The dozen or so experienced scouts have discovered many outstanding seedlings across the country. Yunjia Tianyu is also using various methods to dig these good seedlings into the Yunjia echelon.  Come on, after all, Yunjia Tianyu's mechanism for cultivating young players can be said to be the best in China, and there is no fear that these good prospects will slowly sink.

    There are many names that Pei Wei is familiar with, such as the future captain of the Chinese national team Zheng Zhi. Last year he was still unknown in a small team in Liaoning, but this year he has become a member of Yunjia Tianyu's 19-year-old echelon.  Another example is that some players from the post-2008 Olympic team, Jun Min and Du Zhenyu, have become members of the thirteen-year-old echelon. Yunjia Tianyu has absolutely no worries about a lack of reserves.

    During this period, Yunjia Tianyu participated in the Football Association Cup and eliminated the Guangzhou Suns in the second round, which was missing two absolute main international players. Then he had a fierce battle with the Beijing Yulin, the historical champion of this year, and the result was first in  Yunjia Tianyu, which defeated its opponent 3-2 at home, lost 1-2 away from home and was eliminated from the semi-finals due to fewer away goals.

    Losing to Beijing Yulin, Yunjia Tianyu did not lose unjustly. Without the two absolute main players Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai, coupled with the absence of Recoba and Dunga, Yunjia Tianyu's main lineup was almost half gone.  , although the opponent Beijing Yulin also lost two international players, their foreign players did not include all of them. Even so, Yunjia Tianyu, who sent most young players and substitutes, still only lost due to the rules.  superior.

    The absence of the national football team caused the media and fans to pay much less attention to the FA Cup. Naturally, they did not notice that Pei Wei was missing from the Yunjia Tianyu coaching bench. However, when the league was about to start again, several news came from Europe.  Shocking news.

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    "Arsenal Club has announced the candidate for its new head coach. The French coach Arthur Wenger, who once led Monaco to win the French Ligue 1 championship, has become the new head of this old London team. Before signing with Arsenal  , he coached the top club Yunjia Tianyu in China for a year and a half, bringing this club, which was a second-tier team last year, to the top club and won the China Cup. "

    This news immediately caused a wave in the Chinese football world. Everyone knew about Wenger's resignation, but his whereabouts had never been revealed. Yunjia Tianyu has also kept this strictly confidential, but they  One thing is true, Arsenal is indeed a giant.

    Although their history is obviously not as glorious as that of Liverpool in the past and Manchester United now, they are still a team that has won ten English top league championships. They also won the European Cup Winners' Cup in the 1993-94 season, not to mention that they can be regarded as  The most stable team in England's top league has been unable to compare with Manchester United since it was promoted to the top league in 1919.

    Such a team is not considered a wealthy team, so what kind of team is?

    And now the head coach of such a team is a head coach who came out of League A, which is enough to make Chinese fans excited.

    Just when the excitement about this news had not subsided, a second piece of news came over. Unlike the first piece of news, this piece of news had a real connection with Chinese football:

    "Arsenal Club announced that it has become a partner with Yunjia Tianyu, a club from the Chinese League A, and will invite two to three Yunjia Tianyu players to Arsenal for trial training every year. At the same time, Arsenal will also carry out extensive cooperation with Yunjia Tianyu  Cooperation, such as sending coaches to each other for learning and playing a friendly match between the first teams of both sides every year, Arsenal is very interested in Chinese players.¡±

    This news once again shocked other clubs: Yunjia Tianyu has quietly established a relationship with an established European team like Arsenal. They know the benefits of doing so -  Apart from anything else, just looking for foreign aid in the future will save you a lot of detours. How come all the good things happened to Yunjia Tianyu?

    Pei Wei, who returned to China, immediately became the focus of the media, but Pei Wei kept repeating a few official words: "I am very happy to be able to form a cooperative relationship with Arsenal Club. This will be an opportunity for Chinese football to go global." As for  How they negotiated with the Arsenal Club and what other cooperation contents they have are not mentioned at all.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 156 What is Success (Part 1)

    The guy who was extremely keen to appear in front of the media cameras, who everyone hated but also liked very much, disappeared in front of the cameras again. After the league restarted, people never found that familiar shadow on the coaching bench again.  I can no longer hear those witty, humorous and to-the-point comments he made in front of the camera after the game. This made reporters and fans who were already used to it feel like something was missing.

    Fortunately, Pei Wei did not show up, but Aa was still so interesting.

    Every club seems to have figured it out. After every game, there is always some interesting news. Famous character coaches such as Guangdong team¡¯s head coach Cheng Yiming and Shanghai¡¯s Xu Genbao begin to express their unique opinions after the game.  For example, Xu Genbao said after another draw: "The Shanghai team has a problem not with its strength, but with its mentality. Winning the championship is sometimes a burden." Cheng Yiming said helplessly when the Guangdong team did not perform well this year:  "The 'New Guangdong Style' cannot be created in a short while. It requires long-term accumulation Guangdong football needs to change." Even Chi Shangbing, who has always appeared in front of the public with a silent and steady attitude, started to act uncharacteristically.  To be high-profile, when a reporter asked if the three teams of Dalian, Yunjia and Shanghai competing for the championship this year were from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he said: "'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'? Then I think Shanghai should be Wei, because they were last year's champions, Yun  Jia should be Shu, because they are very popular We? We are not Wu, we are Jin, and the victory is ours in the end.¡±

    Moreover, the games were extremely intense, and big-scoring games continued to appear, especially in the twelfth round of the second half of the league. The goals in each game reached or exceeded four, and Sichuan's second game  The second tie with Shanghai, Beijing Dalian and Yanbian all defeated the People's Liberation Army, Tianjin and Guangdong respectively with a score of 3 to 2 at home. Guangzhou defeated Shandong 3 to 1, and Yunjia defeated Wuhan 3 to 1 away from home. Each game was exciting and made the fans happy.  They were hooked.

    In addition, Yunjia Tianyu Club has been unable to explain Pei Wei's whereabouts. Under this situation, fans began to focus more on the league.

    In the thirteenth round, Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu both won again. Dalian beat Shandong Donghai 4-1 at home, and Yunjia Tianyu beat Guangzhou Suns 1-0 away, still maintaining a two-point gap against the Dalian team, while Shanghai Shenhua  They were held to a 1-1 draw by the People's Liberation Army at home, their sixth consecutive draw, with only 20 points. Although they were still in third place, Dalian and Yunjia had already opened up a nine-point and seven-point gap respectively.

    With Shanghai temporarily falling behind, the 14th consecutive home game against Yunjia is considered to be the most crucial game for the championship this season. While the fans are looking forward to this game, they still have vague feelings deep in their hearts.  Another expectation - in such an important game, will Yunjia Tianyu's boss Pei Wei continue to play the disappearing trick?

    Without this characterful boss, Aa really seems to be missing something

    Beijing.

    "Will!"

    Xu, the first vice-chairman of the Chinese Football Association, had a cigarette in his mouth. He slammed the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard without any image, and said angrily: "Damn! We lost again! Forget it, this plan is for you.  Won!"

    The middle-aged man sitting opposite him smiled and started playing chess again: "Chairman Xu? What's going on today? It's already ten to six. If you don't work hard, it's your turn to treat the meal today."

    "You've eaten up more than half of my salary during this period!" Xu said angrily: "You are such a big boss, but you are always holding back to eat at the expense of a small civil servant like me Are you very free during this period?  You¡¯ve been playing chess with me for a month, why don¡¯t you take care of your club? My Mr. Pei?¡±

    The person sitting opposite him was Pei Wei, who had been missing from the public for more than a month: "I have been very free during this time Class A has also become lively. There is no need for me to show up again and focus all the blame on me  Aren't you too idle? Otherwise, why have you been playing chess with me for more than a month? Isn't it just a matter of eating you? What's there to say? I look down upon you in Yunjia.  It¡¯s free to eat out.¡±

    Xu was so angry that he laughed: "Look at you like this, do you still have the magnanimity of a club owner? You are just like that fat translator! Next, next, I still don't believe it, I have to win it back today!"

    Pei Wei played with the chess pieces in his hand and laughed secretly in his heart: Didn¡¯t I know that you had nothing to do in the past few months and I could still pester you all day long?  Brother, if I didn't know that you died in these few months, how could I stay with you all day long?  Just thank me if I eat up a little bit of your salary and save your life!

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei is bored. Although he has a lot of leisure now, in such a big club, there will always be things for him.

    of.  Such as?It's not that he only knew that Xu was at this time in history but couldn't remember exactly when it was, how could he play chess with Xu for more than a month in vain.  He planned to play chess with Xu until at least October. He seemed to remember that Xu passed away during this period. If nothing went wrong during this period, it should be fine, right?

    "In a few days, it will be your game between Yunjia and Dalian." Xu looked at Pei Wei jokingly while playing chess: "Is this game important? Why don't you go and watch it? It's an away game. It's terrible to lose.  There¡¯s no chance of catching up again.¡±

    "There are coaches who direct the game, players who play the last game, and fans who cheer - what can I do? Can't I see it on TV too?" Pei Wei said nonchalantly: "Besides, winning the championship is a matter of urgency.  Is it possible? Strong strength, the coach's command, the support of the fans are all indispensable, and there is also a little bit of luck. If I know that I am lucky, I will lose my life - there is nothing to worry about. "

    "You are quite open-minded." Xu said teasingly: "Then what's the point of running this club? You don't worry about whether you win the championship or not, so what else do you have to worry about?"

    "People are in a state of chaos. In a state of mind, they can only see what is happening in the world, and they will only work towards the highest goal in the world."  Pei Wei flattened the empty cigarette case and took out another pack of cigarettes from his pocket like magic: "The size of the club will have different eyesight. In these domestic clubs, like  Mr. Wang and Mr. Yu only focus on how to win the championship and how to show the prestige of the Chinese team in competitions such as the Asian Club Cup There is no problem; other mid-tier clubs focus on how to retain their seats and how to use their clubs.  Expand influence and increase revenue; the remaining clubs are struggling to avoid relegation But for me, although these things are important, they are not the most important.¡±

    "Then what is important?" Xu listened in rapt attention. He accidentally made a wrong move and was easily lifted out of the car by Pei Wei, with a look of regret on his face.

    "Our Yunjia Tianyu Club has a complete echelon construction, outstanding players, a huge mass base, and an income that is enough to meet expenses then it has all the conditions for success. Whether it can succeed or not is not something I can control.  Yes. I have created the best external conditions for them. Even if they can't win the championship this year, they will still have a chance to win it in the future. It just depends on the length of time and the number of times." Pei Wei lit up the cigarette: "Now.  My focus is on how to let Yunjia Tianyu, or Chinese football, be known to those in Europe who look down on Chinese football. Wenger is a precedent, and I will soon send Hao Dong out."

    "What?" Xu was so shocked that he almost overturned the chessboard: "You plan to send Hao Dong to Europe? Oh my God, do you know what day next year is? It's the World Cup qualifiers! Do you think we, the Chinese Football Association  What are you allowed to do?"

    "Old Xu, let me ask you a question." Pei Wei had known that he would react like this, so he was not in a hurry: "What is the ultimate purpose of holding a professional league?"

    "That goes without saying! Of course it made Chinese football take off!" Xu said angrily.

    "What is the sign of Chinese football's take-off?" Pei Wei then asked.

    "Of course it is" Xu suddenly stopped because he found that it was difficult for him to find the correct answer to this question that should have been very simple.

    "Is it entering the World Cup?" Pei Wei asked back: "It can be said that it is, but it is not complete. Why do you say that? Entering the World Cup is a sign of the development of football, but the North Korean team has also entered the World Cup before, and even entered the eighth round of the World Cup.  He is strong and has set an Asian recordbut what is the status of North Korea's football in Asia now? Who will keep a spot in the World Cup for him just because he has reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup?"

    "But that's because of historical reasons" Xu tried to explain this: "That's because North Korea is sanctioned by the international community, so they have no chance to participate in the World Cup."

    "Okay, let's use South Korea as an analogy." Pei Wei smiled: "Since 1986, the South Korean team has entered the finals of three consecutive World Cups, but remember, that was in South Korea.  They have achieved such results only since the establishment of the professional league in 1983. They have never won a single game in the World Cup finals. Can this kind of success be called success? "

    "Then what kind of success can be called success?" Xu Chenggong was intrigued by Pei Wei.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 157 What is Success (Part 2)

    Chapter 157: What is success (Part 2)

    "Success also depends on the starting point. Different countries have different indicators of success in football." Pei Wei puffed out a puff of smoke: "Countries like Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and Germany are not successful if they don't win the World Cup.  , the runner-up is a failure. As for China, going to the World Cup is considered a success in a certain sense This is at the competitive level."

    "Then our goal is not wrong." Xu Li said: "Isn't competing in the World Cup also a manifestation of success?"

    "But the development of football is not just shown in the World Cup." Pei Wei smiled: "I think, with the current foundation and level of our Chinese football, the success at this stage should be the following points: First, entering the World Cup  The final stage of the game means that the level of our national team can be regarded as the best in Asia, but entering the World Cup is also very random. Otherwise, Brazil will not be the only one in the world to participate in the game.  All the World Cup finals Didn't France participate in the 1994 World Cup? But who can deny that they are a world-class team? Therefore, entering the World Cup is a criterion, but it is not the only criterion, let alone one.  Going into the World Cup and doing things like stopping the league."

    "No one said to stop the league? Why do I become more confused the more you talk about it?" Xu Li said in confusion.

    "I'm just making an analogy." Pei Wei came to his senses: "Second, is the league competitive? Can it continuously provide fresh blood to the national team? Can it cultivate excellent players? Can it form a team?  A kind of football atmosphere At this point, our league is developing well now, and there is no negative news. However, it seems that not enough has been done in cultivating young players. The club basically relies on old players from previous professional teams to conquer the world.  , there are only a few people coming and going from the national team"

    "I understand." Xu Li laughed: "You are still angry that the national team only called up two players, Yunjia Tianyu. Aren't you?"

    "No way!" Pei Wei quickly shook his head: "The most important players in our team still rely on foreign aid. The only ones who have truly reached the level of the national team are Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai. In my opinion, Nie Fei is definitely qualified to enter the national team.  The team, but with the current tactics of the national team, even Peng Weiguo cannot guarantee the main force, let alone him It is normal not to make it. I am not referring to the national team, I am referring to the teams of each club, in the team!  The leading players are either veterans or foreign players, and there are not many young people. Even the players on the Olympic team are very few who can play the absolute main role. The current group of national team players are still in their prime, waiting for them.  What should I do if my status starts to decline? The national team in the future should always be dominated by young people and cannot rely on a group of veterans to compete in the World Cup."

    "What you said makes sense." Xu Li frowned: "But are you a little too worried? Players always have to slowly get ahead. After a few more years, there will definitely be fresh blood."

    "So we have to give these newcomers a chance." Pei Wei continued: "There is an Olympic Youth League across the country, and players of the next Olympic age are participating. This is good, but is it good for players of other age groups?  Isn¡¯t it a bit unfair? They don¡¯t have the opportunity to practice, and their future success rate will definitely be relatively low. But they are all Chinese players of any age, and they are likely to become the pillars of the Chinese national team in the future.¡±

    "Then what do you think we should do?" Xu Li asked thoughtfully.

    "It's very simple. It's enough to form youth leagues of various age groups and let them grow in competitions with each other. And young players like these have great plasticity, and players of different styles can be produced from them. In this way, our  The national team will not have headaches because there are no players with the right style. The training of players will also be of great benefit to the club. At the same time, it will also provide sufficient sources of players, which will also be a good way to control the players' income.  Way." Pei Wei said quickly.

    "But there is another problem with this." Xu Li thought for a while: "Our country is vast. If teams of all ages are involved in leagues, it will be a big burden on the club just in terms of travel expenses.  Are these clubs willing to invest in this?"

    "My Chairman Xu Da, how is the National Olympic Youth League held? Why are those clubs willing to participate in such a competition?" Pei Wei laughed.

    "You mean holding it in separate zones? But the National Olympic Youth League is only held once every four years. If it is held every year, the cost is still too high. These clubs may not be willing to agree." Xu Li thought for a while and shook his head.  explain.

    "We can change." Pei Wei said: "Similar to the National Olympic Youth League, it is divided into two divisions, north and south, and three divisions below the two divisions.Come to the competition area.  There will be a round robin, with the top two teams in each division advancing to the North and South division finals, so there will be twelve teams, and then they will be divided into groups to play knockout rounds until the final champion is determined.  One thing to note is that the round-robin matches in each division should be longer, such as at least four games with each opponent, so that mutual training can be guaranteed, and because the distance between the participating clubs in each division is relatively short  .  It should be acceptable to the club.  As for entering the finals and competing for national-level honors, I think the club will not let go of such honors.  I think this should be a compromise.  "

    "Hmm" Xu Li thought: "The country is divided into six small divisions. Even if there are six teams in each division, playing four rounds of games back and forth, then each team can play at least twenty games. In this way  The training intensity should be enough. The last twelve teams will play in the cup competition, and the time consumed will be greatly shortened, which is within the tolerance of the club Yes, this is a good proposal. "

    "Also, the situation I just mentioned is only for the echelon under the age of 17, such as the two age groups of 15 and 13. The players below this are too young, and they only need to compete with other recent players.  It's enough for the club's echelon to play competitive matches. As for the age group above fifteen, that is, the seventeen-year-old age group, this is basically the category of the club's second team, right?  The second-tier team will follow the first-tier team. Whoever the first-tier team plays in the league, they will play a back-up game with the first-tier team's opponent. They can play the game in the home team's training base, and the Football Association can arrange some referees.  It is also a training for the newcomers to referee these games! Moreover, the training of the second-line team like this is of greater significance. Some first-line players who have just been injured can also find their form in such games and let substitutes.  I think the clubs will be more willing to accept it if the players maintain their form in such a game. At the same time, there are still points to be gained in such a game, and it can be turned into a reserve league. In the end, the champions of the A reserve league and the first team will be awarded.  B reserve league champion to compete for the national championshipisn¡¯t this also an honor?¡±

    "At that time, the adult team will have leagues to play in, to win championships and avoid relegation, and the reserve team will also have games to play in, and can compete for the reserve team championship. With more honors, the club will be more motivated, and the fans will be more interested  ¡­And these measures actually make the club¡¯s expenses not large, and the Football Association has also trained its reserve team of referees through these additional games. Isn¡¯t this a great benefit?¡± Pei Wei vividly described a huge blueprint for the future.  .

    "I will discuss these matters with Xiao Wan." Xu Li took the pen and paper and quickly wrote down what Pei Wei just said. During this time, he also wrote down many of Pei Wei's amazing words.  This is also the reason why he and Pei Wei have been wasting time together: "Go on, it seems that you haven't finished what you just said. What is the level of football in our country at this stage to be considered successful? Go on."

    "Okay, let me talk about the third point." Pei Wei lit another cigarette and handed one to Xu Li: "Third. How many players play in high-level leagues is also a standard. You say  , Is the level of our league still very low in the world? Even in Asia, it is probably difficult to compare with the Korean and Japanese leagues that started earlier than us.¡±

    "I don't deny this." Xu Li nodded.

    "But no matter how low the level of the league, there will always be a group of outstanding players whose level is above the average. These players may be because of their talent, or they may be due to their hard work. Anyway, their level will improve as they are trained in the league.  Not much. So what should we do? Then we should play in a higher level league to improve our level again. Hao Dong is definitely the number one forward in China. His performance in the past two years was not very good.  It's just because the overall strength of the People's Liberation Army is not enough. When he came to our team this year, he scored eight goals in the thirteen league rounds, and the strength of our forward line jumped up several levels. Not only did he score  He can also create opportunities for other players I dare say that he is definitely the top scorer in the Chinese league. There is no defender who can target him. "

    "Let's talk about it. You still want to send Hao Dong out but what about next year's World Cup qualifiers? What if the European team he goes to doesn't let him go? What if he gets injured in Europe? He can't play in the game and is out of shape.  What should I do?" Xu Li asked sharply.

    "Just because he goes to play in Europe does not mean that he is no longer Chinese." Pei Wei said: "The World Cup qualifiers are an event clearly stipulated by FIFA. The club dare not let him go. Every international match day, Hao  Dong can definitely come back.¡±

    "Coming back temporarily? Doesn't that mean you're not cooperating with your teammates?" Xu Li asked immediately.

    "Brazil, Argentina, countryAlmost all of the team plays in Europe, so why is there no coordination problem?  Sooner or later, Chinese football will go global. If we keep using this reason to prevent players from going out, how can we cultivate high-level players?  Moreover, after being influenced by high-level leagues in Europe, his level will definitely rise a lot, and it will be the Chinese national team that will benefit by then.  I think the benefits of his improved level should be greater than the so-called lack of coordination with his teammates, right?  Moreover, he and these people in the national team have been teammates for several years. Oh, they went to Europe to play for half a year and then they stopped cooperating?  Nothing!  As for what to do if you get injured in Europewill you not get injured if you stay in China?  This probability is the same everywhere, not to mention that Europe is much better than us in sports medicine.  As for the problem of not being able to play in games, our club will definitely pay attention to this. If he is transferred, we will definitely arrange for him to go to a team that can play games, instead of letting him sit on the bench in Europe and waste his youth.  And not only Hao Dong, we will also send more players to Europe in the future to help their level improve faster!  "

    "Maybe what you said makes sense, and Hao Dong is now a player of your club. If you are willing to let him go to Europe, our Football Association will not interfere with you." Xu Li sighed: "Maybe you are right,  Now the Chinese League needs players to move around, and if a few Chinese stars trained by our league can come out of the Chinese League, it will be an affirmation of our work Let¡¯s go on, what else?¡±

    "It's nothing." Pei Wei smiled: "Whether it has entered the finals of the World Cup, whether the league can cultivate outstanding players, and how many players play in the world's highest level league are all the standards for evaluating a country's football level.  These three are indispensable. Is Weah great? He won the World Footballer. Everyone thinks he is a world-class star, but because Liberia has no other outstanding players except him, it has not entered the World Cup, and it does not have itself.  regular league, so no one thinks how high Liberia¡¯s football level is. In 1994, Bulgaria eliminated the defending champion Germany and entered the World Cup semi-finals. This was due to their having Stoichkov, who played in Barcelona.  Almost all the main players of the champion Brazil come from the five major European leagues Doesn't this explain the problem? The development and success of a country's football level must develop to a certain extent and accumulate enough quantitative changes before it can form a qualitative change.  Yes, there may be setbacks and failures in this process, but we cannot lose the confidence to stay on the right path because of setbacks and failures.¡±

    "What is more beneficial to us is that the relatively mature league organizations in Europe have pointed out the right path for us, which is to do a solid job in the basic construction of the league, vigorously develop the ability of young players, and let the players  Get formal training - there are no shortcuts, this is the only way to success!¡±

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 158 Chasing (please vote)

    Learn what madness is.

    As the focus of the battle between the top two teams, Yunjia Tianyu used a stormy attack in the away game to suppress Dalian Dongfang, which is known as the strongest overall strength of Class A and the most balanced offense and defense, for a full 90 minutes, so that it remained until the end of the game.  Chi Shangbing, who was emotionless and calm, hurriedly said at the press conference: "Luck, luckit's really luck todayif it weren't for luck, it would be difficult for us to get a point at home, but we held on to this  One point, I believe, the final championship will still be ours.¡±

    The two head coaches of Yunjia Tianyu, Ladd and Ding Yu, who attended the press conference, did not look good. Although the draw with Dalian Dongfang in the away game is something to be proud of, but when you have seen the skills of this game  After the statistics, you will know why everyone in Yunjia Tianyu looks unhappy:

    "Seventeen to five shots, 13 to two corner kicks, 67% to 33% possession time" I'm sorry, those data that have the upper hand do not belong to the home team Dalian Dongfang.  , but belonged to the visiting team Yunjia Tianyu. If the last data about the score was not zero to zero, then this game would be a complete victory for Yunjia Tianyu.

    Ladd and Ding Yu had reason to be angry. Yunjia Tianyu hit the ball within the goal frame eleven times in the game, but they were all killed by the third national goalkeeper who seemed to be possessed by Yashin today. Tony  A close-range header almost crossed the goal line, but Zhang Enhua, who was guarding the goal, blocked it with his body. Although the Yunjia Tianyu players were confused about whether the goal went in and whether Zhang Enhua blocked it with his hands.  He argued with the referee and linesman for a long time, but got nothing except a yellow card.

    Dong and Fei each had a shot that hit the goalpost. As soon as the game ended, all the Dalian Dongfang players collapsed on the ground, without even a trace of strength to get up again - their defense was almost torn apart.  It's over. If there were ten more minutes, or even five minutes, Yunjia Tianyu might score a goal, but it's a pity that a football match only lasts ninety minutes.

    This score also means that Yunjia Tianyu's record of scoring in 13 consecutive games in the A-League this season has been terminated. Yunjia Tianyu is really unwilling to accept it, but whether it is good luck or the opponent's ugly play style,  Anyway, the final result was zero to zero. Dalian Dongfang still maintained a two-point advantage over Yunjia Tianyu, and Yunjia Tianyu lost the chance to get the match point.

    So much so that Ladd, who has always been kind, got angry at the press conference and pointed the finger at Dalian Dongfang and the referee on duty: "Our players played very well today, but I didn't see a single game.  I only saw ugly defense, ubiquitous fouls and constant killing of time! Dalian's style of play is completely blasphemous to football! In addition, Tony's header was definitely scored, and the opponent's defender was  It was shot with his hand from within the goal line! I don¡¯t know why the referee who was so close didn¡¯t see it. We were robbed of two points. That¡¯s right! We were robbed naked!¡±

    Ladd was naturally punished for his purely venting words. Three days later, the Chinese Football Association issued a fine. For criticizing the referee, Yunjia Tianyu's executive coach Ladd was fined 1,000 yuan and was banned from directing the game for two games.

    In Pei Wei's view, the referee in that game might be a little biased towards Dalian Dongfang, but at the opponent's home court, this degree of bias is still acceptable. Although there was luck, Ding Yu had the advantage.  Only knowing to keep attacking and neglecting to control the rhythm is one of the main reasons for being tied.

    However, the Yunjia Tianyu team received a hero's welcome after returning to Yunjia. Some fans even wanted to chip in money to pay the fine for Ladd. Naturally, the Yunjia Tianyu club refused. Yunjia Tianyu didn't take this money lightly.  inside.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who had held back his anger during the match against Dalian, vented all his anger on the next opponent - the opponent in the first round of the Asian Cup Winners Cup - the New Raytian Team from Malaysia.  A weak opponent from Southeast Asia withstood Yunjia Tianyu's wrath. Yunjia Tianyu, who sent out five foreign players and all the main players, swept the opponent 11-0 at home and directly wiped out the second round of the game.

    Three days later, Yunjia Tianyu went on an expedition to Malaysia. None of the main players stayed in Yunjia to recuperate. All those who went were substitutes and players temporarily transferred from the second team. Even so, Yunjia Tianyu still won with a big score of 7 to 0.  Sweep the opponent and advance to the next round with your head held high.

    Before the joy of Yunjia Tianyu fans has passed, Yunjia Tianyu once again appeared in an ups and downs state. They had just slaughtered their opponents in the Asian Cup Winners Cup and lost 1 to 2 at home to the same team that had just finished competing in the Asian Club Cup.  In Shanghai Shenhua, the experienced Xu Genbao completely overwhelmed the young Ding Yu in on-the-spot command, and he was short of soldiers.? Shanghai Shenhua defended solidly and counterattacked quickly. Xie Hui and General Fan scored one goal each through two set kicks.

    Tianyu's shortcomings of not being good at breaking through dense defenses were once again exposed. Hao Dong only scored a goal when he once again had the advantage of controlling the ball. He lost 1 to 2. Shanghai Shenhua also ended the embarrassing match with this victory.  "Seven consecutive draws".

    As Dalian Dongfang defeated Jilin Yanbian at home, the points gap between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian reached five points. With seven rounds left in the league, although it cannot be said that the hope of winning the championship is completely shattered, the chance is not too great.  .

    These two games against Dalian and Shanghai exposed Ding Yu's shortcomings in on-the-spot command. Compared with Chi Shangbing and Xu Genbao, the two top domestic head coaches, his gap is quite obvious.  Blindly attacking without knowing how to retract properly to lure the opponent out, of course, there are also reasons for luck.  As for Shanghai Shenhua, it was entirely because of his on-the-spot command errors. Eager to win this victory and continue to chase Dalian Dongfang, he made a wrong decision before the game.  Traci was placed on the bench, and the other four foreign players in the midfield and frontcourt were placed on the court. As a result, Xu Genbao took advantage of this and stabbed Yunjia Tianyu twice in a row using set pieces.  Although it cannot be said that Materazzi will never miss these two goals on the court, but if Materazzi is on the court, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely not have such a difficult time defending the opponent's high-altitude bombing.

    "It seems that Ding Yu still lacks experience" Pei Wei, who was far away in Beijing, thought to himself. He even began to regret letting Wenger go, but now that Wenger has left and started to go as he did in history  Create a new dynasty, then you can only think about other people.

    But there is no need to rush about this matter. Anyway, there are only these few rounds left in the league. Even if he can find Mourinho, who is still working as a translator next to Robson, he will not be able to command the team immediately.  Let Ding Yu direct the remaining games, and then go to Europe to find a good coach after the season. Next year, let Ding Yu lead the reserve team to gain experience.

    But what makes Pei Wei depressed is that after staying with Xu for more than a month, Xu showed no signs of illness. He could eat, drink, and play chess. He was a healthy middle-aged man.  ¡ª¡ªPei Wei began to feel that he was a little stupid for staying by Xu's side without doing anything. What if he stopped getting sick after insisting on taking medicine and checking his body?

    Pei Wei wanted to leave, but after thinking that he had stayed for so long, he might as well stay a few more days until the National Day - by then Xu would have finished his vacation to take charge of the work - Xu Ke was busy this winter, China  He will lead the team to participate in the Asian Cup, and at the same time, the bid for the 2000 Asian Cup will be finally announced - this is why Xu will have such a long vacation during this period.  When he started working, he basically spent that time abroad and there were people around him, so there would be no problem.

    What he didn¡¯t know at this time was that this decision would become the luckiest decision for him in the future.

    On September 15th, the 16th round of the A-A all-out war started. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s ally Wuhan Yazhi did Yunjia Tianyu a big favor. They drew one to one with Dalian Dongfang at home through tenacious defense.  While relegation added a weight, it also provided another opportunity for Yunjia Tianyu. Yunjia Tianyu did not let the opportunity slip away this time. They relied on goals from Hao Dong and Nie Fei to defeat Guangdong Hongda 2-0 in the away game.  The points gap with the Dalian team has been reduced to three points, and they are still chasing closely behind Dalian Dongfang.

    Seeing that the hope of winning the championship was rekindled, Pei Wei said he didn't care about the championship but was extremely happy in his heart. After saying hello to Xu, he left Xu's house. After returning to the hotel, he immediately called the club.  On the phone, he praised Ding Yu and Ladd, and at the same time instructed the club's financial staff to award an additional bonus of 200,000 yuan to the team!

    Excited Pei Wei made a calculation for the team. In the next six games, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s remaining opponents are not very strong except Beijing Yulin, and they are playing at home.  Dalian will also challenge Beijing and Shanghai in the away game, which means that Yunjia Tianyu definitely has a chance to win the championship again!

    After settling the account, Pei Wei couldn't sleep anymore. He decided to go find Xu to kill two more games. Anyway, Xu's wife worked out of town and his son was boarding at school. He was at home alone without fear of disturbing his family.  .

    After arriving at Xu's house, he opened the door directly - Xu knew that he would live in Beijing for a while, so he gave him a key.

    "Old Xu! Old Xu!" Pei Wei shouted loudly as he walked into the living room, and then he saw a scene that almost scared him!

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Volume Three Chapter 159 The Goals of the Football Association

    Play him for a few more games!  i| shouted loudly as he walked towards Xu's study. He knew that Xu always liked to think about something by himself in the study at night when he was at home alone, or read a book.

    If you want to go into Xu's study, you have to pass by the living room - Pei Wei just walked into the living room, still shouting: "Old" and then the voice immediately stopped!

    Xu Yangtian fell to the ground, holding his chest tightly with his right hand and closing his eyes tightly!

    "Old Xu! What's wrong with you!" Pei Wei was so frightened that he rushed forward. Fortunately, he had read some books on first aid methods before, and immediately put Xu Ping down - as if he was already in this position, quickly  Untie the tie around Xu's neck, tilt his head to one side, and then press his hands side by side desperately on Xu's heart.

    After pressing for dozens of times, Xu finally took a breath and opened his eyes slightly. Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Xu might have just gotten sick, and as long as there was someone around him, there should be no problem.

    At this time, Pei Wei realized that a layer of dense sweat had formed on his forehead: "Old Xu! It's me, Pei Wei! Can you hear me?" Pei Wei shouted loudly in Xu's ear: "Last time  Where is the Suxiao Jiuxin Pill that the doctor prescribed for you?"

    "It'sin the drawer of my study" Xu struggled to say a few words. Pei Wei quickly and carefully laid Xu's head down, and then quickly rushed into Xu's study.

    He didn¡¯t know which drawer it was, so he simply used force to pull open all the drawers. Finally he saw the small medicine bottle, picked it up and ran towards the living room, shaking two pills into the palm of his hand as he ran.

    In this short period of time, Xu's breathing began to quicken again. Pei Wei pried open his mouth, stuffed the pills in, and then poured a glass of water as quickly as possible, giving Xu no matter what.  Drink it down.

    Xu panted for a long time before she recovered and took a deep breath.

    Pei Wei knew that Xu's life had been saved, and his body went limp, as if all the strength in his body had been drained, and he collapsed on the ground.

    "Oh my godit scared me to death! What did you do? Why didn't you put the medicine on you?" Pei Wei, who was still in shock, complained. At the same time, he also hated himself. Why did he reply at this time?  It's the hotel.

    "Why did you run back again?" Xu said weakly: "Thankfully you ran back I thought I was going to die just now!"

    "You still said! How do I know how I came backI was planning to play a few more games of chess with you, but who knew as soon as I walked in" Pei Wei said fearfully: "God! Fortunately, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep.  , Fortunately I have the key to your house, and fortunately I know first aid methodsotherwise"

    "I usually carry the medicine with me, but today I thought I could get it at any time so I put it in the study room" Xu Wei said embarrassedly: "I suddenly felt tightness in my chest when I went to the toilet just now. I noticed something was wrong, so I was about to go  I fell down in the living room while taking medicine"

    Pei Wei then discovered that there was some blood on the back of Xu's head, but it didn't seem serious. It was probably from the impact when he fell.

    "Fortunately, you fell backwards! I read in a book that lying on your back will slow down the onset of a heart attack Don't talk about this. You are only fine for the time being, and you still have to go to the hospital!" Pei Wei panted enough.  He stood up and picked Xu up without any explanation.

    He didn't know where he got such strength. Xu was over 1.8 meters tall and weighed much more than him. He just picked Xu up, kicked the door open, and walked towards the door.  He ran and ran down the sixth floor in one breath, and then the two figures plunged into the vast night.

    "Xu, the first vice-chairman of the Chinese Football Association, was hospitalized due to a sudden heart attack, but fortunately he was fine"

    "Chinese Football Association: Thank you to the kind person who sent Xu to the hospital"

    "Xu: I think if it weren't for that kind person, I might be dead now"

    The news that Xu, the first vice-president of Chinese football, was ill caused a sensation to a certain extent. Reporters were more interested in the kind man who volunteered to take Xu to the hospital on the street.  Urgently ill patients are sent to the hospital and then disappear after paying for the medical expenses themselves - this kind of person is rare nowadays, he is a typical example of courage and courage.

    "Old Xu, didn't you ask her name at that time? We have to thank that benefactor properly. If it hadn't been for him, you might have What will we, my mother and son, do then?" Xu's lover knew  After Xu fell ill, he immediately came back from other places to take care of him. His son Xu Nuo also took a leave of absence from school.

    "I was about to faint at that time, how could I know this?" Xu Yixiao, Pei Wei sent him to the hospital at that time, and then he was still conscious

    Just said itIn one sentence: "I'm leaving, lest other people in the Football Association find out and suspect there is something going on between us Just say that a stranger sent you to the hospital I'm going back to Yunjia."

    "I think we should find him or at least return the money to him." Xu Nuo next to him also said: "Let's just put a missing person notice in the newspaper."

    "Okay, you go ahead and do it." Xu did not refuse. He had no reason to refuse, even though he knew that Pei Wei would definitely not stand up: "I should have rested enough, right? I don't have a good rest because of my illness, so I might as well  I will be discharged from the hospital in the next few days I will play in the Asian Cup soon, and there are many things for me to do in the Football Association. "

    "What else are you doing?" The wife pushed Xu down who was about to get up: "The doctor said that you are sick because you don't pay attention to rest! You are the only one in the Football Association? Why don't you let others do it if you have something to do?  Yet?"

    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m the best one to speak to the AFC. What if I lose the right to host the Asian Cup if I don¡¯t go?¡± Xu insisted.

    "Old Xu, you don't believe us so much?" Wan Jun walked in from outside the ward with a smile: "Just have a good rest. Let Zhang Long handle the AFC. He has always been your deputy.  it should be no problem?"

    Zhang Long, who always had a kind smile on his face, also walked in. He first greeted Xu's lover's son with a smile, and then sat down by Xu's bed: "Old Xu, just have a good rest.  We have done a lot of work, and I think the successful bid should not be a big problem The only country competing with us this time is Lebanon. Why should that country, which has just finished the war, compete with us? "

    "You are trying to seize my power." Xu smiled helplessly: "Okay, then I will listen to you for a while But Zhang Long, you can't be careless, although Lebanon cannot match ours in terms of hardware facilities and security level.  In comparison, but don¡¯t forget, it is precisely because they ended the war that they need the opportunity to rebuild the country. Being able to host the Asian Cup will be of great benefit to them in absorbing foreign investment and attracting tourists, so they are not  We will give up easily And you also know that the guys in West Asia are very united. If they join forces, plus the helpless guys in Southeast Asia, our situation may not be very good. We must fight with Veerappan when the time comes.  We should have more exchanges and firmly grasp the support of Southeast Asia. Since the relationship between Iran, Syria and Lebanon is not very good, we can do more in this regard.¡±

    "Well what Lao Xu said makes sense." Wan Junsheng thought for a while, nodded and said: "Those guys in West Asia are very insidious, especially Saudi Arabia it's not the first time they have set a trap for us.  Twice. Of the sixteen countries with voting rights, eight are from West Asia, five are from Southeast Asia, and we have only three in East Asia Our situation is really bad. "

    Xu sat up, and his lover quickly put a pillow behind his back: "Zhang Long, you really need to pay more attention to the movements of people in West Asia, and strengthen the three East Asian countries of Japan, South Korea and North Korea that currently support us, and at the same time,  Let the countries in Southeast Asia not fall to West Asia This way we can at least get a tie. In addition, the chairman of the AFC, Prince Shah, supports us. In the case of a tie, he can decide the final result. I will give it to Villa.  Pan called, that guy doesn¡¯t dare to play tricks in front of me As long as Southeast Asia doesn¡¯t fall to West Asia, we won¡¯t lose!¡±

    "Thailand should be the leader in Southeast Asia. Will they support us?" Zhang Long thought for a while and asked.

    "Their attitude is very ambiguous now, but as long as Veerappan speaks, he should be on our side. At the same time, we must also dig into the corners of the West Asian Alliance. Although they have always advanced and retreated together, I just said that Iran and  The relationship between Syria and Lebanon is not very good. We can do something about this. We have been preparing for a long time to bid for the 2000 Asian Cup, and we must not fall short!" Xu said fiercely: "The best I can do.  After half a month¡¯s rest, I will go with you to Abu Dhabi (the location where the 1996 Asian Cup will be held and the location of the next Asian Cup will be decided)!¡±

    "Xiao Wan, I have to tell you about this." Xu's lover said dissatisfiedly next to him: "When Old Xu is working after being discharged from the hospital, you must send someone to follow him to take care of him! His current health is not good  Better than before.¡±

    "Sister-in-law, don't worry!" Wan Junsheng said with guilt when he mentioned this: "We have specially arranged a staff member to take care of Lao Xu's body, and he will be our key protection target at that time!"

    "What are you doing? I'm not a girl" Xu's protest had no effect this time. Under the dual pressure of his subordinates and family members, the actual power figure of the Chinese Football Association was forced to succumb.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Volume Three Chapter 160 Building Momentum

    After the home game between Jiatianyu and Sichuan Tianfu started, reporters were excited to find a familiar figure on the coaching bench of Yunjia Tianyu. Pei Wei, who was wearing casual clothes, sat on the coaching bench, sitting next to Ladd and  Ding Yu is between the two.

    Pei Wei's appearance caused the reporters after the game to not focus on the game itself.  Although Yunjia Tianyu successfully avenged the away defeat in the first half of the year, beating Sichuan Tianfu 2-1 at home and gaining the key three points, it is still chasing closely behind Dalian Dongfang, which also won this round.  But after the game, more questions were asked to Pei Wei, who attended the press conference.

    "Excuse me, Mr. Pei, you haven't appeared in public since you came back from Europe What did you do?"

    After the press conference began, the reporters¡¯ first question was given to Pei Wei.

    "I went to deal with some personal matters, which have nothing to do with the club. They are purely my personal matters You can also treat me as a vacation." Pei Wei said with a haha.

    The reporters below were obviously a little dissatisfied with this answer. They thought Pei Wei's answer was purely perfunctory, but Pei Wei had already said it was a private matter, and they really didn't even have a clue, so they had to give up on this issue.

    "So how is the cooperation with the Premier League Arsenal Club going some time ago?" Another reporter asked another question that concerned everyone.

    "The specific cooperation project will not start until next year. The two sides will send players and coaches to each other to learn from each other. At the same time, Arsenal will also play a warm-up match in China in the middle of the league next year. We are also planning to invite two teams from Europe and South America.  Come and participate in a cup competition. This matter is still in operation." Pei Wei answered this question readily.

    Seeing that another reporter wanted to ask him questions, Pei Wei quickly interrupted their questions: "Journalists, Yunjia Tianyu Club will hold a special press conference to explain these things to everyone Time is precious,  Our players are still waiting to go back to take a shower and change clothes, but we can't let them wait too long. You must know that we will play the Asian Cup Winners Cup three days later. If there is a non-combat attrition, I don't think everyone will be happy to see it.  Come on."

    Pei Wei's words caused a burst of laughter among the reporters. They were all very happy. It seems that Pei Wei has not changed much. He still speaks very well What do fans like to see in newspapers? They just like to read this.  !

    After asking the head coaches of both teams a few questions about the game, reporters began to attack Pei Wei again: "The local fans in Yunjia called the victory in this game a 'battle of revenge.' Today Yunjia Tianyu got what he wanted.  Victory, what do you think of this?¡±

    "'A battle of revenge'? That's not it." Pei Wei smiled: "This is just an ordinary league game. We lost the away game in the first round. Sichuan's football market is indeed good, but our Yunjia is not bad either.  , Our players played very well today and played to their own level. Winning the game is just a matter of cleaning up. And I hope that the audience in Sichuan will also create a good atmosphere in the last round and let Shu  If Zhongtianfu team blocks Dalianthen we will have a chance."

    "Speaking of Dalian, do you think there is still hope for Yunjia Tianyu to win the championship?" another reporter asked.

    "Of course there is hope, why is there no hope!" Pei Wei counted on his fingers: "Although we are still three points behind, there are still five games before the end of the league. The Dalian team only has one home court left. We still have  Two, this is our first advantage; among the four opponents in Dalian's away game, Beijing and Shanghai are both top four teams, and they will definitely not easily escape Dalian. Among our opponents, only Beijing is among the top four.  team, and we were at home in that game, which is our second advantage; our average age is four years younger than Dalian. In the long league, our physical advantage becomes more obvious later on. This is  Our third advantage In short, in this year's championship battle, we will not admit defeat until the end! Unless Dalian can score more than 13 points in the last five games, then we have nothing to say.  , As long as they can¡¯t win it, don¡¯t blame us for winning this championship!¡±

    "Yunjia Tianyu's Champion Declaration!"  "The next day's newspaper immediately published Pei Wei's words. I'm afraid that the world's unruly media will be the master of making ten sentences out of your words. What's more, Pei Wei's words were full of gunpowder. A little more  The modification is an "Essay on Discussing Dalian Dongfang".

    Another newspaper put it even more directly: "That Pei Wei is back! This guy who Yunjia fans admire so much is back. As before, he is still not polite at all I think even other clubs  some of his fans are more interested in him

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s also a glimmer of hope for his reappearance. I hopeI hope his humorous and sharp words This year's league will become more exciting because of such a person who doesn't play by common sense.  "

    Reporters who fear that the world will not be in chaos are eagerly looking forward to Dalian Dongfang's response to Pei Wei's words - this is just like a boxing match, if only one boxer keeps attacking, then no matter how exciting the boxing is, the way he attacks will  The game is also boring. Only when the two sides are having a great time fighting will the audience's blood be burning.

    Journalists wish that there could be more Zhang Wei, Wang Wei, Li Wei and the like in the league besides Pei Wei - then they would have an endless supply of powerful information to dig out, and then their newspapers would be sold

    Finally, under the reporters¡¯ perseverance and perseverance, Dalian Dongfang finally responded.

    When head coach Chi Shangbing was drinking tea and chatting with several reporters he knew well, the reporters slowly brought the topic to what Pei Wei said a few days ago. Chi Shangbing looked unconcerned: "Three advantages?  Haha, it sounds reasonable, but it can only deceive laymen. Our Chairman Pei is indeed very eloquent, but it is a pity that his words cannot stand up to scrutiny. "

    The reporters immediately became excited: "What should I say?"

    "Let's talk about the first one first. We do only have one home game left, and Yunjia Tianyu has two more But look at our record in the past seventeen rounds, our home record is six wins and four draws, and our away record is four.  Winning three draws, the winning rate is almost the same. For our mature team, we play the same games at home or away. There is no fear of playing away games Only immature teams will play at home and away games.  The performance fluctuates too much. Second, the competition in this year's league is unprecedentedly fierce. No opponent is easy to deal with. At this stage of the league, it is often more difficult to deal with the middle and lower reaches teams that have not yet escaped from the relegation zone.  , I think we have the same difficulties as Yunjia Tianyu. As for the third point that is even more nonsense. The average age of our players is indeed higher than that of Yunjia Tianyu, but it is nothing.  The veteran players, who are all over 30 years old, are not a problem at all in terms of physical strength. When have we ever seen players running out of physical strength during a game? And the fact that our players are older means they are more experienced in such a fierce pursuit.  The mentality is less likely to change I think this should be our advantage! ¡±

    Looking at the reporters who were engrossed in trying to remember what they said, Chi Shangbing showed an imperceptible smile: "Now, I want to talk about our advantages - we have been eliminated in the Football Association Cup. Of course.  , This is not a good thing, but it means that we can concentrate on playing the league in the remaining time Yunjia Tianyu does not have the burden of the Football Association Cup, but they still have to play in the Asian Winners Cup  Do you know why Shanghai Shenhua fell behind? It was because the Asian Club Cup involved too much of their energy. Although Yunjia Tianyu only played two more games than us before the end of the league, at this critical moment, even one extra day of rest would be enough.  It may add a heavy weight to the balance of victory, not to mention that we have more than one extra day of rest. Of course, we sincerely hope that Yunjia Tianyu can bring glory to the country in the Asian arena and show the prestige of the Chinese team, but in the domestic league.  Well, we¡¯re not welcome.¡±

    The reporters¡¯ paparazzi blood immediately began to burn. After Chi Shangbing¡¯s words were published in the newspaper, a reporter immediately told Pei Wei.

    ¡°I¡¯m surprised that Director Chi has such good eloquence, but if he can use his eloquence to solve the team¡¯s offensive problems, then I think Dalian Dongfang will not be so embarrassed by us at home.  "Pei Wei said lightly: "It's just three points, it will be solved in one game. The thickness of our bench determines that no matter how dense the schedule is, it will not cause much trouble to us. Let's wait until the end of the league to say anything.  Let¡¯s see who has the last laugh.¡±

    The back-and-forth war of words between the two sides made the neutral fans very happy to watch, and the fans from both sides also divided into two camps and began to cheer for their teams, but the owners and coaches of the two clubs at the center of the storm were both  You know, the war of words during this period is just to build momentum for the next game. There are still five rounds of the league, and I believe the final result will not be decided until the end.

    Compared with the first year when Dalian Dongfang won the championship with stable results and Shanghai Shenhua laid the foundation for the championship with an astonishing ten-game winning streak, this year's competition for the league championship is more intense.

    From the beginning of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms to the later two-hero struggle for hegemony, A-A began to become more tense and intense than ever after entering its third year.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Volume Three Chapter 161 The Most Difficult Period

    The opponent in the second round of the Cup Winners' Cup was not a strong opponent. It was the Abahani team from the Bangladeshi team. Yunjia Tianyu, a team from a small Southeast Asian country, did not think that they could cause much difficulty to them.  Since the Asian Cup Winners Cup is now divided into two regions: East Asia and West Asia, the top two in the two regions will advance to next year's finals. In addition to clubs from Japan and South Korea, there are few East Asian clubs that can threaten them.  It's a Chinese club, so Yunjia Tianyu's opponents were not strong in the first two rounds.

    But taking into account local factors, Yunjia Tianyu suffered a big loss in this first round.

    In the first round, there was no room for failure in the away game. To be on the safe side, Yunjia Tianyu had no choice but to send the entire team to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. This round and round was very frustrating for Yunjia Tianyu.

    For this reason, Yunjia Tianyu specifically applied to the Chinese Football Association to postpone the 18th round of the league match with Tianjin Fanxing. Due to the precedent of Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese Football Association quickly agreed to postpone the game for two days.  .

    Compared with the first-round opponent, Malaysia's New Raytian Team, the Abahani team is stronger. In addition, they play at home and Yunjia Tianyu is exhausted from the long-distance attack. In the first few dozen minutes of the game, they gave  Yunjia Tianyu caused a lot of trouble.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu's strength was higher after all. Before the end of the first half, he still relied on Nie Fei's breakthrough to create a murderous opportunity for Aylin. Aylin took the ball and forced a breakthrough from the corner of the penalty area. The opponent's defender was forced to foul from behind - a point  Ball, red card!

    Fei scored the penalty kick despite the boos of the fans in the audience - Yunjia Tianyu's situation suddenly became better when the score was ahead and the number of people was dominant.

    In the second half, Materazzi took a header from Recoba's corner kick and smashed the ball into the Abahani team's door - for a relatively small Southeast Asian team, giants like Materazzi and Tony are in height.  The advantage is almost unshakable.

    The third goal was also scored with a header. Sun Chenghai broke through from the wing and passed in. Tony beat two defenders of the opponent and scored with a header, setting the score at 3-0.

    Although they did not achieve a very brilliant victory, Yunjia Tianyu still had one foot in the third round.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who rushed back to China overnight, got some bad news. Nemechek scored a valuable goal for Dalian Dongfang in the away game, helping Dalian Dongfang beat Beijing Yulin 1-0 in the away game.  It was the second consecutive defeat the Beijing team suffered at home.  This news made Pei Wei very depressed. According to his memory, Dalian Dongfang should not have won against Beijing in the away game this season, but Nemechek, a player who should not have appeared in China now, made changes in this way.  , this is also the historical change that makes Pei Wei feel most uncomfortable so far.

    However, in front of the media, Pei Wei seemed not to care at all: "This is also a rule that can be checked You know, before a certain rule is broken, the people who maintain this rule will definitely try their best to maintain it, but after  After being broken once, the next break is normal At this point, I admire Shandong Donghai, who was the first to break the record of "Undefeated Worker Sports". Dalian Donghai just borrowed the light of Shandong. "

    In the fifteenth round of the match, Shandong Donghai relied on captain Su Maozhen¡¯s long-distance run to defeat Beijing Yulin 1-0 away from home, breaking the Beijing team¡¯s undefeated streak of nearly two years. This game was still blocked by  People have been talking about it for a long time. When Pei Wei said this now, he was obviously still implementing his consistent policy and trying his best to suppress his direct opponent so that the opponent's arrogance could not rise.

    Dalian also responded quickly: "Now we are six points ahead. I hope they can win against Tianjin Stars in the away gameotherwise the league will be over."

    Speaking verbally, it is absolutely impossible for Pei Wei to show weakness: "Then let's see whether the league will end early or keep the suspense until the end I believe that fans across the country will stand with us, because  No one wants to see the suspense lost before the final roundexcept maybe the fans in Dalian."

    Although saying this, the outside world is unanimously not optimistic that Yunjia Tianyu can win this game.  It's not that there is any doubt about their strength. Everyone now recognizes that Yunjia's overall strength is absolutely very strong. The only one that can rival it is Dalian Dongfang. In terms of the thickness of the bench, Yunjia Tianyu is still above Dalian Dongfang.  , their foreign players are even known as some of the best foreign players in All-A.  Tianjin Fanxing's strength is also in Class A, and Yunjia Tianyu is really tired.

    On September 22, they were still in Yunjia, southern China, and then traveled across half of China to Dhaka in Southeast Asia. After playing the game in Dhaka, they immediately headed north non-stop, spanning more than half of China to northern China.  Tianjin -¨DIt may not matter much to talk about it, but if you measure it on the map, you will know how far the Yunjia Tianyu team has traveled in just nine days!

    Traveling tens of thousands of miles, although most of the time was spent on airplanes, the fatigue of traveling and riding was enough to reduce Yunjia Tianyu's combat effectiveness to a minimum.

    But Yunjia Tianyu overcame this difficulty.

    In the away game, the exhausted Yunjia Tianyu still maintained a strong fighting spirit. They and

    The stars together contributed to a goal battle for the fans. Hao Yuan, who played injured, ranked first in the scorer list with 11 goals and Su Maozhen of Shandong team. The other two foreign aids Tony and Materazzi  Each also contributed a goal. Yunjia Tianyu defeated the Tianjin team with a difficult score of 4 to 3 in the away game and continued to chase Dalian Dongfang.

    After the game, Yunjia Tianyu rushed back to Yunjia overnight. After discussion, the coaching staff immediately gave the players two days of leave to rest - only two days. After four days,  They are about to play the 19th round of home game against Shandong.

    Fortunately, there are three consecutive home games for Yunjia Tianyu (including the second leg of the second round of the Asian Winners Cup against Abahani), so the players no longer need to travel and be tired again.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s tenacious pursuit made Dalian Dongfang dare not take anything lightly. In the 19th round, their opponent was the People¡¯s Liberation Army, a long-established team. This team should have performed well this season and won third place due to its early performance.  Hao Dong was let go, and this year's league was extremely intense, and the results suddenly became disastrous. He has been firmly holding the second to last position. Originally, there was Jilin at the bottom, but at the beginning of the second half  After that, the Jilin team began to rush for points, and suddenly the People's Liberation Army was promoted to the position of deputy squad leader.

    Originally, when an old friend was in trouble, the Dalian team definitely wanted to help, but the current situation they are facing is that Yunjia Tianyu is chasing too hard. At this time, Dalian Dongfang only hates the few points and has no reason to give them away.  , they showed no mercy in the 19th round, beating the People's Liberation Army with two goals in the away game, pushing their old friend towards the relegation zone.

    Not to be outdone, Yunjia Tianyu defeated the Shandong Donghai team 2-1 at home with the two goals scored by Hao Dong, who has been in excellent form recently. Hao Dong also scored twice in this game to defeat the Shandong team.  Su Maozhen, who scored the only goal, took the lead in the scorer list with 13 goals.

    ? Immediately afterwards, Yunjia Tianyu, who sent all substitutes, defeated the Abahani team with two goals at home and successfully advanced to the third round of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup.  The next two third-round games will be after the league ends.

    The most difficult moment is finally over.

    "Everyone must hold on!" Pei Wei held a plenary meeting before the 20th round home game against Beijing Yulin. At the meeting, he said to all the players: "We have survived the most difficult moment! Tomorrow  After the game, we only have two games left before the end of this year's league! We are on the same starting line with Dalian Dongfang again! We have experienced very difficult situations during this period, but we have persisted.  I¡¯m proud of your performance! You are the strongest warriors in the hearts of Yunjia fans!¡±

    "Beijing Yulin lost to Dalian Dongfang at home. Can't we beat them at home? Are we worse than Dalian Dongfang? No! I think our strength is even better than Dalian! Now we are better than Dalian Dongfang  Their points are three points lower, that's just because they made fewer mistakes than us in the previous games! Tell me, are you worse than Dalian?" Pei Wei shouted loudly.

    "No!" The players raised their fists one after another. At this point in the league, they are also eager for honor!

    "Very good! Let us play the remaining games well and end this year's league with a complete victory! We have to do what we can, and the rest is to wait for Dalian to make mistakes! I firmly believe that Dalian's players  We are human and we will make mistakes! Even if we cannot win the final championship, as long as we work hard, we will have a clear conscience!¡±

    The most difficult moment is finally over!

    With the referee¡¯s whistle, the match between Yunjia Tianyu and Beijing Yulin ended.

    Although Dong stopped his streak of scoring goals, it was his two assists that helped Fei and Tony score one goal each.  Yunjia Tianyu struggled to gain three points with a score of 2-1 at home, and continued to chase closely behind Dalian, which also won.

    The Dalian team beat the Guangdong Sun 1-0 at home and gained three points in the most labor-saving way. Now Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s last hope is pinned on Shanghai Shenhua. In the 21st round of the game, Dalian challenged Shanghai away from home. Yunjia Tianyu  Tianyu challenged the People's Liberation Army away from home.

    ? ???is Yunjia Tianyu's last hope.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 162 The pursuit continues

    This is the first time since the official launch of League A. In the first year of League A, Dalian won the championship two rounds ahead of schedule, while Jiangsu and Shenyang were both relegated after the 19th round. Last year, Shanghai won three rounds ahead of schedule.  Championship, although the final relegation battle was extremely thrilling, it was definitely not as exciting as this year.

    In the standings, Dalian Dongfang has 46 points, Yunjia Tianyu has 43 points, and Shanghai Shenhua has lost its hope of winning the championship with only 38 points due to an inexplicable "seven consecutive draws" midway through the season.  .

    But as Dalian Dongfang¡¯s old rival and defending champion, even if it has no hope of winning the championship, Shanghai Shenhua will not let Dalian go ashore easily, not to mention that this game will be held at their home stadium, Hongkou Stadium.  Their head coach Xu Genbao has already sworn in front of the media and fans: "In the fifteenth round, we blocked Yunjia Tianyu, and we will also block Dalian Dongfang in this game! Although due to our own reasons, we are now  We have lost hope of winning the championship, but no matter who it is, if they want to win the championship, they must first prove their strength against us!¡±

    Dalian Dongfang is not feeling well, and Yunjia Tianyu is not feeling well either.

    The current situation of relegation is also extremely dangerous. Although the People's Liberation Army is at the bottom, they now have 18 points. Wuhan, who is in front, has 19 points. Jilin has reached 21 points after a fierce pursuit in the second half. Jilin is last  The opponent in the first round is Yunjia Tianyu, who is bound to win the championship. If the People's Liberation Army can defeat Yunjia Tianyu at home, and then win the away game against Guangdong Hongda, which has no intention of playing, even if Jilin can win Shandong in this round, they will still  Although the hope of being able to successfully avoid relegation by relying on the superiority of the relationship between them is slim, as long as there is still a glimmer of hope, they will still strive for it with all their strength.

    Yunjia Tianyu also knows very well that if they want to win the championship, in addition to hoping that Shanghai and Sichuan can stop Dalian, they must also win the People's Liberation Army and Jilin - when the league reaches the final moment, the relegation team is always difficult to win.  of.

    The game against the People's Liberation Army was very difficult from the beginning. The People's Liberation Army, which knew that it would die if it didn't win, played very tenaciously. The tenacious style of the military team was fully demonstrated at this moment. It was often the case that someone fell off their feet on the field.  And at their home court, the referees would involuntarily favor them.

    "Damn it! Referee! Watch it! Those guys are not playing football, they are beating people!" After seeing Hao Dong being tackled by his former teammates again, Pei Wei stood up angrily and shouted at  The court shouted loudly, and it was not until the fourth official came over to warn him that he sat down angrily.

    I forgot to mention that although he is not a member of the team, he cannot come to the bench. In the past, he used to pretend that he was Wenger's translator. Now, although Wenger has left long ago, Ladd can also speak Chinese.  The shield of translation can no longer be used.  But Pei Wei has long given himself the title of assistant coach so that he can legitimately watch the game from the sidelines. The Football Association really can't do anything about him - the head coach needs a coaching qualification certificate, but there is no requirement that assistant coaches also need it.  Obtain a coaching qualification certificate - so Pei Wei can appear on the sidelines.

    Precisely because his absence from the sidelines has little impact on the team's tactics, Pei Wei often takes the initiative in negotiating with the fourth official. Sometimes he can also say something excessive-if you want to be punished, just punish me.  It doesn't matter if you're fined in the stands.

    This makes the bosses of other clubs very unhappy, but there is nothing they can do about it - they are not so shameless as Pei Wei, who gives himself the title of assistant coach to gain status on the sidelines.

    In fact, this method is like that of later generations of the NBA. The Mavericks also like to sit with the players on the sidelines and yell, and at the same time they can put pressure on the referees - this is also a sign that he does not play according to common sense - in fact, it is not  There are so many common sense, fans are also human beings, and they have a curiosity for novelty. Sometimes they often make some unconventional actions, which will make the fans more interested.

    If you want to choose the club owner who is most liked by fans in the National League A, Pei Wei will definitely be selected with high votes, but if you want to choose the most annoying boss in the National League A, Pei Wei will definitely not be able to escape the first position - there is no way  , if your favorite team is often criticized as worthless by Pei Wei's big mouth after facing Pei Wei's Yunjia Tianyu, everyone will be angry.

    But Pei Wei doesn't care, this is the effect he wants.  He is using his own actions to express to others that the league should also be entertaining, and there should also be some unconventional things that interest fans - I didn¡¯t see that Yunjia Tianyu is now the most popular in China  club?

    "How is the situation in Shanghai?" After getting angry at the referee, Pei Wei sat back on his chair and turned to ask Su Mei next to him - now Su Mei has basically become the most important person around him.Now that we have started, Su Mei is managing all the information about foreign, domestic, youth, and adult teams. Su Mei has also shown her ability to do things. You must know that Su Mei is quite cool when she is not angry.  People are reassured.

    "It's still zero to zero, the same as ours." Su Mei replied. She had just gone to the locker room to ask the staff who were there to listen to other games - in fact, it was mainly the scores of the Shanghai and Dalian games.  The game on the side was very intense and there was no goal scored yet.

    "Well. I'm just asking." Pei Wei nodded: "First of all, we need to

    Let¡¯s talk again.  "

    "I don't think it can be done." Su Mei frowned: "They played very rough and committed too many fouls Our offense couldn't be organized at all."

    "It doesn't matter." Pei Wei said calmly: "I have already put pressure on the referee just now and the People's Liberation Army also played a bit of a circle in this game. If it continues like this and no cards are played, it will be too abnormal."

    As soon as Pei Wei finished speaking, a midfielder from the People's Liberation Army kicked Nie Fei down in the midfield. This time the referee was no longer polite and showed him a yellow card without hesitation.

    "How's it going? It's working, right?" Pei Wei said proudly.

    Like the game between Yunjia Tianyu, the match between Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Dongfang was also very intense. It seems that Xu Genbao¡¯s words before the start of the game were indeed not empty talk. In this game, he sent all his main players. Under the guidance of General Fan  Under the leadership, they launched wave after wave of attacks towards Dalian Dongfang¡¯s goal.

    However, Dalian Dongfang, who could win the championship in advance by winning this game (due to the dominant relationship between the winners and losers, Dalian Dongfang can win the championship even if the points are tied) did not have the idea of ????achieving all the results in one battle. Chi Shangbing once again used strengthening  They used tactics of defense and waiting for sneak attacks, guarding their gates as tightly as iron barrels. Even though Shanghai Shenhua's attacks were like the tide, they remained as immobile as rocks on the seashore.

    "Chi Shangbing, this old fox wants to resolve the battle in the last round. One point in this game is enough?" Xu Genbao, who has been wearing sunglasses for many years, glanced calmly at the coaching bench of Dalian Dongfang  : "But yes, although Sichuan's home court is also the devil's home court, it is still less difficult to win against them than against us Yunjia Tianyu, it's not that I don't want to help you. If Dalian defends with all its strength, it will be a team that can break their goal.  It¡¯s really not much And we have to pay attention to their counterattack Forget it, let¡¯s continue like this. If you can¡¯t win the championship, you can only blame your bad luck!¡±

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    After receiving several yellow cards in a row, the People's Liberation Army finally restrained its actions, and Yunjia Tianyu's offense began to gradually become stronger. With their technical advantage, they simply did not compete with the People's Liberation Army physically, but continued to pass.  The back and forth kicks tore apart the opponent's defense line. Under such an attack, the People's Liberation Army's defense line began to gradually become chaotic.

    Before the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu finally broke the deadlock. Nie Fei's continuous movement attracted the two defenders of the opponent to his side. Ballack passed the ball to the left to Aylin, and then Aylin made a long pass.  He hit the right side and assisted Sun Chenghai who came forward. Sun Chenghai once again passed the ball into the penalty area. After going back and forth, the defense line of the People's Liberation Army was already in pieces. Tony, who had only one defender defending by his side, was naturally not polite.  The ball was headed into the goal with a graceful and powerful shot!

    "Okay!" Pei Wei waved his fist fiercely: It will be easy if this ball is scored!

    After the deadlock was finally broken, the mentality of the players of the People's Liberation Army was completely unbalanced. You must know that the situation they faced was indispensable for victory, not even a draw!

    In the second half, the People's Liberation Army, which was aggressively attacking, once again showed flaws in the defense. Yang Tian, ??who came on as a substitute, received Dunga's precise long pass and broke into the penalty area with a single knife. The People's Liberation Army defender had no choice but to overthrow him. Nie Fei took the penalty.  Penalty kick hit, two to zero!

    After scoring this goal, the game was actually over.

    After the referee blew the whistle to end the game, neither player was sad or celebrated. They were waiting for news from other venues.

    "It's it's a tie!" The staff who were waiting for news in the locker room stumbled out and shouted as they ran: "We are only one point away now!"

    "Oh!" Although there is a little regret, for Yunjia Tianyu, as long as Dalian does not win, there is still hope!

    The players and fans of the People's Liberation Army also received another heartbreaking news: Wuhan defeated Tianjin 2-1 at home, and Jilin defeated Shandong 4-1 at home. This means that although there is still one round of the league, the People's Liberation Army  The gap from the tenth-placed Jilin has widened to six points, and they were relegated to Class B one round ahead of schedule!

    &nbsp; For the People's Liberation Army, the league is over, but for Yunjia Tianyu, the pursuit continues

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 163 The End (Part 1)

    Dalian Dongfang with 47 points and Yunjia Tianyu with 46 points will compete for the championship qualification in the final round, while Wuhan Yazhi with 22 points and Jilin Yanbian with 24 points will also decide.  Get the last relegation spot.

    All eyes are focused on three games, Sichuan Tianfu faces Dalian Donghai at home, Jilin Yanbian faces Yunjia Tianyu at home, and Wuhan Yazhi faces Shandong Donghai away from home.

    Although Jilin Yanbian is two points ahead of Wuhan Yazhi, their final opponent Yunjia Tianyu must try their best to win Jilin Yanbian, because only in this way can they retain the hope of winning the championship. Although Wuhan Yazhi is playing away from home,  However, we do not rule out the possibility that Shandong Donghai, which has no desires and desires, will let Wuhan Yazhi go, so their situation is more dangerous than Wuhan Yazhi.

    In the same way, even if Yunjia Tianyu beats Jilin Yanbian, they still have to hope that Sichuan can at least draw with Dalian Dongfang at home. The score in any game will change the final result.

    The media made countless combinations of various situations in the game. If Sichuan loses to Dalian, Yunjia wins Jilin, and Shandong loses to Wuhan, then Dalian will win and Jilin will be relegated. If Sichuan draws or wins Dalian, Yunjia wins Jilin.  , Wuhan wins Shandong, then Yunjia will win and Jilin will be relegated. If Sichuan draws or wins Dalian, Yunjia wins Jilin, and Wuhan draws or loses to Shandong, then Yunjia will win and Wuhan will be relegatedetc., etc., each  possible.

    The most depressed person may be Pei Wei. He knows that although Sichuan fans in later generations hate Dalian so much, the relationship between Dalian and Sichuan is still relatively good at this time, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s two allies are Wuhan and Jilin.  One of them has to be suppressed, and no matter who is suppressed, it will not be a good thing for Yunjia Tianyu.

    In this case, he can only resign himself to fate. Anyway, Jilin will definitely win in the last game. Whoever is relegated will depend on whether Wuhan can live up to the expectations.

    October 27, 1996, the final game of the A-A season.

    Yanji People¡¯s Stadium.

    Maybe Yanbian people don¡¯t have the same confidence in football as Liaoning people do, but except for Yanbian fans, I¡¯m afraid no one knows what football means to Yanbian people. It¡¯s a whole week of waiting for a third of the city¡¯s population!  As a team that has been struggling to avoid relegation, every time a match day starts, all restaurants in Yanbian will be full, and after the game, the restaurants will definitely be full again. Although Pei Wei is not a Yanbian fan, but later  The experience of the Yanbian team after its relegation made him know that if Yanbian is relegated, there will no longer be a professional football team in Yanji City - the fate awaiting this team will be to be sold and wander in other provinces.  , and then Yanji fans will get used to the days without football.

    This is undoubtedly a kind of sadness, a kind of sadness that the Chinese football community laughs at the poor but not at the prostitutes - when such a large and infatuated fan group begins to not care about football, how much does Chinese football still have to be proud of?

    But even so, Pei Wei has no reason to let go. He has tried his best to help the Yanbian team-Wanpeng scored five goals in ten games after being loaned to Jilin, directly helping the Jilin team grab the eleventh  After the first round of competition, a conversation with the boss of Yanbian also gave this simple Northeastern man a lot of suggestions. At least the Jilin team's finances are not so embarrassed.

    Maybe in a few years, when the Jilin Club's finances are on track and can be self-financed to a certain extent, even if the Jilin team is relegated, they can continue to remain the only football team in Yanji City, but now,  After the Jilin team was relegated, the only way out was to be resold.

    As an opponent, Pei Wei can only hope that the Jilin team will have better luck. After all, even if they lose, they still hope to successfully avoid relegation.

    In an interview before the game, Wanpeng, a player who is still related to Yunjia Tianyu, said in an interview: "I hope Yunjia Tianyu can win the championship, but I even hope that Jilin Yanbian can avoid relegation! Because the people of Yanji need  Football needs an A team!¡±

    And it was Wanpeng who faithfully fulfilled his promise during the competition.

    After the game started, the first goal scorer was not Yunjia Tianyu, but Jilin Yanbian!

    Twenty-eight minutes into the first half, when the two sides were in a stalemate, Wanpeng shocked everyone with a volley from outside the penalty area and gave Jilin Yanbian the first victory!

    The forward played the ball outside the penalty area. Wanpeng came up and kicked it. The ball drew a weird arc in the air and hit the dead center of the goal!

    The Yanji People's Stadium immediately fell into a boil. Countless Yanbian fans were filled with tears and cheered Wanpeng's name loudly!

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s bench fell into silence at the same time. Pei Wei pursed his lips and said nothing, and then a piece of news that made him even more upset appeared.

    "DalianA goal was scored there, and Dalian took a one-goal lead away from home.  "Su Mei whispered in his ear.

    Ding Yu, who was very close to him, obviously heard it. The young bishop

    I am at a loss. If Dalian wins the game, no matter whether Yun Jiatian scores a goal, the ending will be the same!

    "Why are you so stupid!" Seeing Ding Yu's confused look, Pei Wei lowered his voice and roared: "Don't forget that you are the coach! The players are all looking at you! You don't have to worry about anything else.  , put your mind on the game! Remember, no matter what happens, you are the biggest support in the hearts of the players! If you can't do this, you can help me prepare for it next year.  Team go!¡±

    Ding Yu's face suddenly turned pale, and then immediately turned red. Pei Wei continued to glare at him: "Are we in a desperate situation now? No! We just fell behind! With our strength, we can definitely win this game."  This gameyes, Dalian is ahead, but is their game over? How do you know that Sichuan will not equalize the score?"

    After yelling at Ding Yu, Pei Wei stood up and shouted to the court: "Guys! Come on! Keep attacking! Let me tell you, Dalian is already lagging behind! If we can't win, then we will become the leader of all  People¡¯s laughing stock!¡±

    After shouting, Pei Wei turned around and sat down on the coaching bench, saying to the stunned Ding Yu: "Boy! Learn, being a coach is not just about theoretical knowledge! You have to know what to do to motivate the players.  The morale Yes, I mean panic, but what does it matter? What we have to do is to win the game first, and then think about the championship! This is what a good coach should do!  Don¡¯t neglect what you should do just because you expect others! Remember how the professor directed the game!¡±

    "I understand, boss." Ding Yu gritted his teeth and nodded, then his face returned to calm and he continued to watch the game.

    Pei Wei's lie really boosted the morale of Yunjia Tianyu's players. Now that the Dalian team has fallen behind, the opportunity will be in his own hands. The boss is right. If he loses the championship because he fails to win his opponent,  If you do, then you will really become the laughing stock of fans across the country!

    The morale-boosted Yunjia Tianyu team began to re-stabilize the position that had been somewhat disrupted by Jilin's tenacious defense, and began to use their most accustomed method, using delicate technology and excellent overall coordination to put pressure on Jilin Yanbian.

    The Yanbian team played really tenaciously, and the mentality of keeping a tie to avoid relegation made them do everything they could on defense. Especially after unexpectedly gaining a one-goal lead, all their players returned to half-court defense, vowing to  We must maintain our leading advantage to the end!

    "Attack! Attack! Pay attention to the level and three-dimensional sense! Don't play long passes rashly! Run more, move more!" Ding Yu shouted loudly to the court. His level of on-the-spot command like this is indeed quite high. After all,  The theoretical level is there, but as Pei Wei said, his experience is still lacking. This cannot be learned from books. It must be gained through countless games and failures. Now Ding Yu  What's lacking is this.

    In fact, regardless of whether Yunjia Tianyu wins the championship this season, Pei Wei does not plan to let Ding Yu continue to lead him next year. In the past two years, Yunjia Tianyu has achieved results and cannot be used to increase Ding Yu's performance.  Experience, and young people like him must suffer more setbacks. Only after rebirth can they reach a higher state.

    He plans to let Ding Yu lead the reserve team next year. The reserve team league will start next year. The training he will receive there will be no less than leading the first team - and there will be no burden of performance. Let him train for a few years. Anyway,  There is no such thing as retirement as a coach.

    Yunjia Tianyu's fierce attack finally had an effect. After continuous shots, Yunjia Tianyu forced a corner kick. Tony and Materazzi rushed into the penalty area. Jilin Yanbian's defenders immediately beat them as if facing a formidable enemy.  The two watched closely.

    He took a corner kick, but instead of driving the ball into the penalty area, he passed the ball directly to the front of the penalty area!

    Dunga, who was ignored by everyone, appeared in front of the penalty area and volleyed directly into the air when the ball fell!

    The ball flew towards the upper left corner of the goal like a shell, and when the goalkeeper had just reacted, it had already hit the dead center!

    "Dengga! Dunga! Dunga!" Guo Jingwen, who was the guest commentator for this game on Yunjia TV, shouted crazily: "This is the first goal Dunga has scored this season! But it is also the most important one.  Ball! We tied the score! We still have hope!¡±

    Pei Wei clenched his fist fiercely, and then made a "V" shape to Su Meibi next to him.

 Volume Three 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 164 Yanbian...

    Chapter 164 Yanbian

    In Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s locker room.

    "Let's take a look. The Dalian side's score in the first half has been reported." Pei Wei shook a piece of paper in his hand triumphantly: "It was one to one in the first half, and Shuzhong Tianfu tied the score before the end.  ¡±

    "Now you know, right? We definitely have a chance to win the championship Sichuan doesn't want Dalian to step on its own body to win the championship. This is our chance." Pei Wei became serious and looked at the players: "But  Before that, the first thing we have to do is defeat Jilin Yanbian. If we can't do thisthen we don't deserve to be the champion."

    The players nodded one after another, and Nie Fei suddenly came back to his senses and looked at Pei Wei suspiciously: "Isn't it right, boss? Didn't you say that Dalian was already behind during the game? How did it turn into Qianshu at the end of the first half?  Zhongtianfu tied the score? Oh my god, you were lying to us just now!¡±

    At this time, other players also reacted. Sun Chenghai's expression was the most exaggerated: "Boss, you even lied to us? Then who can we trust in the future? Oh my God, this world is so crazy, even mice become brides for cats.  "

    Then Hao Dong said lukewarmly next to him: "So, capitalists are the least trustworthy"

    The other players immediately burst into laughter. This group of players was basically gathered by Pei Wei, and they were very familiar with him. Moreover, Pei Wei usually had no airs and often invited them to a meal or something, so he was very interested in Pei Wei, the boss player.  They have no sense of fear either.

    "Well, Dongzi, I think you still have a sense of humor By the way, take a look, don't Dongzi and Uncle Benshan look alike?" Pei Wei immediately changed the subject without blushing.  go.

    All eyes were focused on Hao Dong's face, which made Hao Dong, an old man, a little embarrassed. Then Pei Wei added: "No. No. Dongzi and Benshan still don't look alike. He is Benshan."  He has a pig-kidney face, and Dongzi obviously has a standard shoehorn face.¡±

    This classic piece of Uncle Motoyama's sketch, plagiarized from later generations, immediately made other players laugh so hard that their stomachs hurt. Even Ding Yu rolled on his chair without any image. Only a few foreign players stared at him.  Do you know what went crazy among these Chinese people at such a tense moment?

    Su Mei wanted to translate these sentences to them, but she didn't know how to translate them authentically, and she was in trouble for a while.

    After he had laughed enough, Pei Wei coughed loudly.  The laughter slowly subsided, and Pei Wei put on a serious expression: "Okay, everyone, stop laughing Be serious, we are playing a game! Remember, when you get to the court, you have to forget everything, don't go  Think about how important this game is You know, it doesn't matter even if we don't win the championship, but we must try our best! Just play this game as a normal league game, win the game and get three points, that's it.  Simple!"

    "Got it!" the players shouted in unison.

    "Very good." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction: "Now, let coach Ding Yu explain to everyone the tactics of the second half."

    Ding Yu came up: "In the second half, we will play as usual! Aren't they going to defend this point? Then there is no need to do any plan to lure the snake out of the hole. Attack! Attack! Attack again! Use our A-level best  Use the sharp spear to pierce their shield! Let everyone know that no team can defend our attack! Even if you are a tough guy, break it open!

    Sichuan Tianyu tied with Dalian Dongfang one to one, Jilin Yanbian tied with Yunjia Tianyu one to one, and Shandong Donghai tied Wuhan Yazhi zero to zero. These were the scores of the three most watched games after the first half.

    If this score is maintained until the end, Dalian will win the championship, Yunjia will be the runner-up, and Jilin will be relegated.  Wuhan was downgraded.

    Therefore, after the start of the second half, Dalian, Yunjia and Wuhan all began to attack the opponent's half. Dalian knew that it could not pin its hopes on Jilin. It was only safe if it won the game, while Wuhan was  They have to work hard, otherwise they will be relegated even if Yunjia beats Jilin. Yunjia must seize the last glimmer of hope.  And Jilin began to retreat even more sharply.  Almost ten people gathered within a thirty-meter area of ??their goal.

    Nie Fei shoots from outside the penalty area!  The ball was blocked by the opponent's defender with his body.  Ballack followed up and fought again, but the opponent's defender stubbornly blocked the hole again and succeeded.  In the penalty area, Hao Dong faced the ball and was about to shoot. Wanpeng, who was being defended, used his strength to scoop the ball out of the baseline.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, and the defenders of the Jilin team were not afraid to use their bodies to collide with Tony and Materazzi. The "bang bang" sound of the collision made Hao Dongdu next to him.  Feeling frightened.

    &nbsp; Under the almost desperate collision of the Jilin defenders, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s proud aerial advantage was not displayed. No one could touch the ball. The ball flew to the other sideline and directly went out of the baseline.  .

    At this point in the game, there is no technical content at all. The impenetrable penalty area makes it impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to hit even with the most exquisite cooperation, and the long-range shot route is blocked by the opponent's defender.  In this case, the most effective method is the simplest method.

    Lifting the ball, lofting the ball, constantly lobbing the ball into the penalty area from outside the penalty area on both sides, and then relying on the forwards to fight hand-to-hand with the opponent's defenders in the penalty area. Materazzi has already come up to play as a forward. At this time, he is more skilled than others  Recoba et al. are more effective.

    Ding Yu replaced Ailin with Yang Tian. In this case, Yang Tian, ??who has stronger impact, is more useful than the relatively thin Ailin.

    This is no longer a game, this is a war, a war fighting for their own future.

    The Yanji fans in the stands were almost shouting until they were hoarse, but no one stopped shouting. Their warriors were fighting on the court, and they were also fighting off the court!

    The Yunjia fans, who have always been able to suppress the cheers of the home team fans in away games with a relatively small number of people, were also suppressed by the Yanji fans this time. Although their shouts were not inferior to their opponents, but in the  In terms of number, Yanji fans are much more numerous.

    "Yanbian! Yanbian! Yanbian!" What they shouted was no longer a team.  But the entire city represented by this name!

    "Yanbian" Pei Wei murmured in his mouth. He suddenly had the idea of ????giving up this game and let Yanbian win Anyway, if we can't win the championship this year, we will have to wait for next year. If we can't win the championship next year, we will still have to wait for next year.  year, but if Yanbian is downgraded this year, there may never be Yanbian again

    There was a sound of sobbing in his ears, and Pei Wei turned his head in shock, only to see Su's brows buried in his arms.  His shoulders kept shrugging.  "What¡¯s wrong with you?"

    "I" Su Mei raised her head, revealing her already red eyes: "I suddenly felt so uncomfortable Those fans are really I don't know what to say, but I can feel their current feelings and their emotions.  The pain, their helplessness"

    Pei Wei looked at Su Mei blankly, not knowing what to say. This was the first time he saw Su Mei cry since he and Su Mei had known each other for so long, but it was not for anything else, but because of these fans

    At this moment.  Suddenly there was a loud noise from the stands. Pei Wei hurriedly looked up and saw a player lying motionless on the ground in the Jilin penalty area. It was too far away and Pei Wei couldn't see who it was, but  Judging from the jersey, he is a player from Jilin Yanbian.

    "What happened just now?" Pei Wei asked Ding Yu.

    "Just a free kick. The ball was sent into the penalty area. Materazzi was preparing to fight for the top. Unexpectedly, their captain suddenly jumped up and pushed the ball out. Materazzi couldn't hold back the momentum and collided with him.  He shook his headit seemed to be bleeding." Ding Yu replied.

    "That's awesome" Tang Yong next to him suddenly sighed: "I was probably less than 1.8 meters tall when I was in high school, right? How come I actually beat Materazzi in the header? But this is enough.  What he suffered was probably a hit on his eyebrow bone."

    Pei Wei glanced at him.  Then I saw the bloody high school being carried down first.

    There was nothing wrong with Materazzi. He pushed the ground from top to bottom, but the hit on his forehead was not serious. However, in high school, he raised his head first, probably because he was hit on the brow bone. From a distance, it looked like there was so much blood.  Blood, it seems that the wound is not small.

    "I guess I can't play" Pei Wei thought in his heart, although the multiple wounds on his head didn't prevent him from running or jumping.  But after all, it is such a big wound. It hurts when I move. Can I still compete?

    He had just thought of this when he suddenly heard a loud roar from the middle of the two coaching benches: "Wrap it up for me!"

    Pei Wei was startled and hurriedly stretched his head to look over there. He happened to see the high school student who looked like an ordinary person walking on the street. He grabbed the collar of the Jilin team doctor and roared ferociously.  .

    "Just let me deal with it! Isn't it just a joke? I still don't believe that bleeding can kill me!" Gao Xian continued to yell: "You move faster! We are still playing a game with ten people  !¡±

    Pei Wei, who saw this scene, opened his mouth in astonishment.  Watching this scene blankly.

    ¡­¡­

    When the high school student appeared first on the sidelines of the court with his head wrapped tightly in gauze.  The People's Stadium, which can accommodate 30,000 people, was silent at first, and then immediately erupted.There was a storm of cheers and applause!

    Dunga on the court took the initiative to kick the ball out of bounds.  Then there was another burst of applause, and Pei Wei also took the lead and stood up, standing straight and applauding solemnly.

    "Yanbian! Yanbian!"

    Before getting ready to step onto the court, the high school student who had always been taciturn suddenly raised his arms and roared twice.

    "Yanbian! Yanbian! Yanbian!" As soon as he finished speaking, the voice immediately turned into a wave that swept through the entire stadium. The same shout was faintly heard from outside the stadium!

    Yanbian¡­¡­

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Chapter 165 The End (Part 2)

    Chapter 165 The End (Part 2)

    Just when Yunjia Tianyu was having a headache about how to break the Yanbian team's defense line, which had high morale, another piece of bad news came through - Dalian team took the lead in the away game for the second time!

    Thirteen minutes into the second half, center Wang Tao headed the ball over again for Dalian. As long as they maintain this score until the end, they will be the 1996 A-A champions!

    Faced with this situation, even Pei Wei began to waver.

    What I heard in my ears were the deafening shouts of "Yanbian! Yanbian!" from the Yanji fans, and what I saw in my eyes was that Yunjia Tianyu's attacks were blocked time and time again by the Yanbian players with their bodies.

    "Otherwise we won't win let them avoid relegation" Su Mei murmured in his ear: "Such a team, such fans, they shouldn't go to Class A and B.  of."

    "No." Pei Wei shook his head in pain and clenched his fists tightly: "Did you see that they are real men and they fight like men We shouldn't use this cheap mercy.  To give them hope. I don¡¯t want my players to be like hypocritical saviors and give them what they should get through hard work"

    Having said this, Pei Wei turned his head: "If you want to avoid relegation, the Yanbian team will have to do it yourself"

    Then he stood up, stood on the side of the court, and roared with all his strength, facing the Yunjia Tianyu players who involuntarily started to slow down the attack because of the opponent's momentum: "Go ahead! Keep attacking! You guys!"  What are you doing? Don't think you are doing something good! You are trampling on your professional ethics as a player! I can accept failure, but I can't accept your presence.  Not trying hard enough!¡±

    His voice was so loud that even the fans in the stands could faintly hear his shouts.

    The owner of Yanbian Club, who was sitting on the podium, gave him a complicated look: This Pei Wei rented Wanpeng to us and gave me suggestions on how to run the club, but now he is still doing it when there is almost no hope of winning the championship.  He refused to let us get a point easily What on earth was he thinking?  Are there such allies?

    Pei Wei, who had just shouted a very powerful slogan, was immediately sent off by the referee. His shouts had already affected the game on the field, and the referee would naturally not be polite to him.

    Look at the red sign.  Pei Wei gave a wry smile, did not defend himself, and then walked straight to the players' tunnel.

    "Mr. Pei, why are you here?" The staff member who was watching TV in the locker room stood up in shock. Today's three games were broadcast by CCTV on Sichuan's home game against Dalian, so he could watch it on TV immediately.  On the Internet, I saw the game that also concerned Yunjia people. At the same time, scrolling subtitles often appeared at the bottom of the screen to tell the audience the scores of other games.

    "It's nothing. I was sent off." Pei Wei patted him on the shoulder: "Is it still two to one in Dalian?"

    "Yes." The staff nodded.

    "What about Wuhan? Zero to zero?" Pei Wei continued to ask. Originally, although that game was related to which league Wuhan, an ally of Yunjia, would participate in next season, Pei Wei would not win the championship in Yunjia.  He went down to care about that, but at this time he couldn't help but ask.

    The staff member pointed at the scrolling subtitles at the bottom of the screen and said with a smile: "It's still zero to zero, it hasn't moved all this timeeh?"

    The two of them suddenly jumped when they saw the subtitles on the screen at the same time: Shandong Donghai 0:1 Wuhan Yazhi!

    Shandong Provincial Sports Center.

    Yi Xiaofeng climbed up from the lawn in the penalty area on his hands and knees. After turning his head to confirm that the ball was indeed lying quietly in the Shandong Donghai goal, he let out a cheer of joy and stumbled to the sidelines!

    He had just run halfway when he was pushed down by the equally ecstatic teammates behind him. One after anotherall the teammates rushed up.

    The more than 1,000 Wuhan fans in the stands who came from afar were even more elated.  "Yi Xiaofeng! I want it!" Shouts echoed throughout the stadium.

    Mr. Zhou in the stands suddenly jumped up without any image, and hugged everyone around him - luckily he was surrounded by club staff, all men, otherwise Lao Zhou's backyard would have been on fire.

    After calming down a bit, Lao Zhou asked the staff around him: "How is the situation over there? Is it still a draw?"

    "Yes. It's still one to one." The staff member said worriedly: "If this continues, we won't be able to qualify even if we winAlthough we won one game each against Jilin, we still have a goal difference."??We are still at a disadvantage.  "

    "It doesn't matter, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely win They want to win the championship. If they don't win, their championship will be gone." Lao Zhou said with confidence.

    The phone rang, and the staff member pressed the answer button. After saying "Hey, hey," he immediately beamed with joy: "Boss, Sichuan has equalized again!"

    "Okay! Good news!" Lao Zhou gave a high-five: "Now Yunjia's opportunity has come again Come on, you guys! Win Jilin, you win the championship, and we avoid relegation. How can we win?  Good job!¡±

    "Beautiful!" Yao Xia of Sichuan Tianfu hit the ball with a powerful volley from the corner of the penalty area and into the blind spot.  The staff around Pei Wei jumped up and beamed with joy.

    Pei Wei also waved his fist fiercely, but quickly calmed down.

    "What's wrong, boss?" The staff member noticed something was wrong with the boss and asked strangely.

    "Damn, we're not ahead yet, how can I be happy!" Pei Wei gritted his teeth and said, "You, go out and tell Ding Yu to replace Recoba and replace Dunga! Defense is of no use now.  . Let Recoba come on and use his skills to get into the penalty area and draw a foul!¡±

    ¡°I got it!¡± The staff didn¡¯t dare to neglect.  He ran out as fast as he could.

    "Wait a minute!" Pei Wei called him, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Before Dunga replaces him, let him give the captain's armband to Nie Fei. Do you understand? Just wait there. If there is any news,  tell me!"

    After hearing the instructions from the staff.  Ding Yu nodded and hurriedly called Recoba. After a few words of translation through Su Mei, Recoba was sent on the field. Recoba took the armband handed over by Dunga and ran to Nie Fei.  He put it on, then patted him on the shoulder and ran forward.

    "Go! Let's continue the attack!" Nie Fei was stunned for a moment, and then tightened his armband with his usual expression.  Shouted loudly.

    Yunjia Tianyu has already pressed forward across the board, leaving only Zhu Guosheng in the backcourt. Even Materazzi went to the penalty area to help him rush to the top.

    Recoba's appearance gave Yunjia Tianyu an extra point to get the ball. His delicate skills gave the Yanbian defenders, who were relatively unskilled, a headache. As a new force, he also had more opportunities to get the ball than other offensive players.  Ball opportunity.

    But Ding Yu¡¯s substitution was still a little late.  If he could have broken the boat earlier and replaced Recoba, it would have been difficult for the Jilin team's defense to defend so many offensive points.

    And now, there are only twenty minutes left before the end of the game. With their momentum, Jilin Yanbian can support it until the last minute!

    There is no one standing to watch the game now.  Everyone stood up, nervously paying attention to every move of the players on the field.

    Time passed by minute by minute, and seeing that the end of the game was coming, Yunjia Tianyu's hope was also disappearing bit by bit.

    Recoba was having trouble getting the ball when he saw the dense crowd in front of him. It's good that he has excellent skills, but he also needs a gap to break through. With so many people in the penalty area now, even the world champion Maradona can't.  You may not be able to break through, right?

    ¡°This way!¡± came a German voice.  Although Recoba didn't understand, he knew that there was only one German on the field, and that was his teammate Ballack. He immediately pushed the ball sideways without thinking, and Ballack rushed up and took a long shot with all his strength!

    Unfortunately, there is no gap in the penalty area that can lead directly to the goal. The ball just flew into the penalty area and hit a Yanbian defender, causing a big chaos in the penalty area!

    The ball was rolling around in the penalty area.  The Yanbian players wanted to drive the ball out.  Yunjia's players wanted to poke the ball into the goal!

    Sun Chenghai, who had already rushed into the penalty area, barely picked up the ball and hit Tony's head that was trying hard to stretch out.  However, the ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced back into the penalty area. Hao Dong grabbed the first point and turned around to shoot. The ball bounced off the ground and was blocked by the Yanbian goalkeeper who had lost his center of gravity. Aylin fell to the ground and shot again.  A defender guarding the goal was hooked with his feet. The Yanbian defender made a big-footed clearance. Nie Fei suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked the flight path of the ball with his body

    This block had an unexpected effect. The ball, which had been rolling back and forth in the small penalty area but could not enter the goal, drew a weird arc and fell diagonally into the door in the desperate eyes of the Yanbian defenders

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± The shouts of more than a thousand Yunjia fans rolled across the stadium ground like muffled thunder. Everyone on the Yunjia Tianyu bench jumped up and threw everything into the sky

    "PeiMr. Pei! Iweare ahead! Two to one!"

    &nbsp; The staff member, who had knocked away so many things along the way, finally shouted out a complete rhyme before entering the door. The next moment, he stopped because he saw Pei Wei's ashen face  ¡­

    On TV, Dalian¡¯s players were celebrating crazily, and their faces deformed by ecstasy were shown in close-ups one after another

    At the same time that Yunjia Tianyu scored, Dalian, far away in Sichuan, also scored a goal that gave them the lead for the third time

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 166 Best in All Categories

    Their unbeaten record throughout the season made their final championship undisputed, and every opponent they faced did not fall behind in two games. The only opponent they faced was a draw with them in both games.  Only the Shanghai team, other teams lost at least one game to them.

    Perhaps Yunjia Tianyu is the only team that is unconvinced. Their fifteen wins, four draws and three losses are even one more game than Dalian in terms of winning percentage. At the same time, this result has also set a new record for the most wins in a single season since the launch of the A-A.  , the championship in 9495, Dalian only won 14 games this year, but unfortunately, the one-point gap left them humiliatingly behind Dalian.

    They think it is a shame, but no other fans across the country think that Yunjia Tianyu's results are shameful. As a newly promoted team, they are proud enough to get 49 points, and if these points were placed in previous years  It's more than enough to win the championship, but it's a pity that Dalian's results this year are just too abnormal.

    Even so, if Yunjia Tianyu had not lost to Sichuan in the away game, if Wenger had not left midway, and if he could have won Shanghai at home Yunjia Tianyu would still have a high chance of winning the final championship. Unfortunately, if it was always just  If, only facts are real.

    Yunjia Tianyu defeated Jilin, but the Yanbian team got a piece of news that made them extremely happy. Wuhan Yazhi capsized in the away game. While they were leading, they were scored by a seemingly non-threatening attack from Shandong Donghai.  The result of bringing back one point from Shandong prevented them from grabbing the last life-saving straw, and they were relegated to Class B with a gap of one point.

    Wuhan Yazhi Club cannot blame anyone for this result. Yunjia Tianyu tried his best to help them. Although they won Jilin Yanbian first for their own championship, in any case, they once had the opportunity to grasp hope in their own hands.  But that one careless mistake ruined everything.

    When Yi Xiaofeng scored that goal, they were in heaven. After Su Maozhen of Shandong Donghai scored the equalizer, they entered hell.

    However, for a team like Wuhan that is supported by the whole province, life in League B is not terrible, because no matter what, their life will not be so embarrassing that they cannot pay wages, let alone be resold.  , it will take a few years at most to come back.

    And after this year's training in A-A, the team will definitely be more than enough to compete in A-B after gaining experience, not to mention that as soon as the league ended, Pei Wei immediately called Mr. Zhou and promised to open the transfer market next year.  Then transfer a few powerful players over.

    After the league ended, Yunjia Tianyu gave the players a big holiday, but it only lasted for two months, because the league ended at the end of October. In early February next year, Yunjia Tianyu will face the Asian Cup Winners Cup.  The opponent in the third round is Japan's last year's Emperor's Cup champion Nagoya Eight Whales, which is the team coached by Wenger in another world. Pei Wei plans to bring the team to Europe for training one month in advance, and at the same time he  You can also start looking for a coach for the new season.

    Ten days after the league ended, Yunjia Tianyu Club received an invitation letter from the Chinese Football Association. The Chinese Football Association was preparing to hold the award ceremony for the 1996 A-League awards on November 15th, giving this event a very trendy twist.  Name: 1996 Chinese Football League A Carnival!

    It seems that the Chinese Football Association has put a lot of effort into this year's best awards ceremony. The awards alone include the best coach, the best player, the best local player, and the best foreign player (the best player is in  Between the best local player and the best foreign player), the best rookie, the best team, the most improved team, the top scorer, the best referee and the moral style award, there are ten awards in total. In addition to the best referee, the ten awards  Nine of the items are related to the club.

    The finalists for the best coach include Dalian Dongfang¡¯s Chi Shangbing and Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s Xu Genbao. Originally, Wenger should definitely have a spot, but he has gone to the UK now and will definitely not come to attend this ceremony.  They only coached for half a season, so these two were the only ones participating.

    There are three candidates for the best local player. Xu Hong, the captain of Dalian Dongfang, General Fan, the captain of Shanghai Shenhua, and Hao Dong, the second captain of Yunjia Tianyu. These three are the absolute main force of the national team and the most convincing.  representative.

    The finalists for the best foreign aid are Dalian Dongfang's Nemechek, Yunjia Tianyu's Dunga and Shuzhong Tianfu's Brazilian forward Mamelo. Judging from the performance, it is obviously a competition between Nemechek and Dunga.  .

    The top scorer is definitely Dong. He is the top scorer with 15 goals. The second and third are Su Maozhen who scored 13 goals and Wang Tao who scored 10 goals.

    Two of the three candidates for Rookie of the Year are fromYun Jia, Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei, and the other one is Dalian¡¯s left back Wu Jun, they are all in the league this season.

    The best young players out there.

    The best team is competed by Dalian, Yunjia and Shanghai, the top three teams in the league. Considering that the champion is Dalian, it is estimated that this award will fall into the hands of Dalian.  As for the most improved team, it is almost prepared for Yunjia Tianyu. As a newly promoted team that can get the runner-up result, who else can improve faster than Yunjia Tianyu?

    As for the Moral Style Award, Yunjia should have nothing to do with it. The main reason was that Materazzi was holding him back. He made great moves and received two red cards and ten yellow cards in the league. He alone made Yunjia lose.  Jia Tianyu lost hope of winning awards in this area.

    This time the Chinese Football League a>|

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    On November 15th, guests gathered at the venue prepared by the Chinese Football Association in Beijing. Most of the club bosses from the A-A clubs were present. In addition, all members of the national team were present. More than ten well-known media from across the country sent people to the scene.  The atmosphere in the entire venue was extremely warm.

    Xu, who had recovered from his illness, appeared on the scene. He first highly praised the success of this year's league and expressed his gratitude to the bosses of each club. At the same time, he revealed that there may be some big moves in next year's league. After arousing the interest of the bosses, he immediately  The conversation changed and it was announced that the award ceremony had officially begun.

    Seeing this situation, the bosses of each club had to suppress their curiosity. Anyway, the decision of the Football Association will be known sooner or later, and it is not just a matter of time. Let's just watch this Chinese football event as a fan.

    The best coach was awarded first, and Chi Shangbing undoubtedly won the award. Although Xu Genbao did not lose to Chi Shangbing in the head-on confrontation, with the added weight of the league championship, even Xu Genbao himself had no hope.  will get this award.

    The Best Referee was taken away by Lu Jun, a referee from Beijing. He has always been a golden signature in the Chinese refereeing community. This award was expected by everyone.

    Then there are the top three scorers, who are also the main players of the Chinese national team. Hao Dong, Su Maozhen and Wang Tao received the golden boots, silver boots and bronze boots respectively. This was also the first award that Yunjia Tianyu received at this ceremony.  An honor.

    Then came the second and third places. The most improved team was undoubtedly won by Yunjia Tianyu, and the best rookie was awarded to Sun Chenghai. This made Nie Fei depressed for a while, but usually Sun Chenghai and him  They have a good relationship with each other and he doesn't have much opinion. Moreover, Nie Fei also knows that in terms of performance, the two of them can be said to be on par, but Sun Chenghai is a national player, so he will naturally have some advantages.

    The Moral Style Award was taken away by the capital team Beijing. In this year's league, their team received the fewest red and yellow cards, which is also well received.

    The four most important awards have become a battle between Dalian and Yunjia. The bosses of other clubs lamented that these two teams are really fighting from the field to off the field.

    General Fan's performance this year was not as good as last year. Hao Dong and Xu Hong both performed very well. Xu Hong was the championship captain, and Hao Dong was the top scorer. After some competition, Hao Dong won the best local player.  of the award.

    However, in the competition for the best foreign aid, the Brazilian national team captain Dunga lost to the Czech national team captain Nemecek. Dunga suffered a loss because there were no competitions for the Brazilian national team this year, and Nemecek led the Czech team to win.  The European Cup runner-up added a lot of points to himself. Although this has nothing to do with the league, it has a great influence on the judges.

    Dalian Dongfang won the best team with a slight advantage. Like the best coach, the final championship played a decisive role.

    But Dong defeated Nemechek in the selection of the best player. Of course, his status as a Chinese international played a certain role, but this year, as a player, he gave people the impression that "a layman in civil war, a layman in foreign war"  An "expert" shooter can win the top scorer in one fell swoop, and his role on the court is obvious to all.

 Volume 3 1995-The Wind Rises Volume 3 Chapter 167 Goodbye Wenger

    Yunjia Tianyu became the biggest winner. After the award ceremony, reporters immediately set their sights on the United Arab Emirates, thousands of miles away, because the day after the award ceremony, the Chinese Football Association formed a huge delegation to start  Expedition to Al Ain.

    After arriving in the United Arab Emirates, all members of the Chinese national team stayed in Al Ain, while officials from the Chinese Football Association, led by Xu, arrived in Abu Dhabi to prepare for the final stages of bidding for the Asian Cup.

    When everyone's eyes were focused on this delegation that carried the hopes of fans across the country, Pei Wei also quietly left Beijing. He did not return to Yunjia with Ladd, Ding Yu, and Nie Fei, but  He flew to Europe with Su Mei.

    The reason why I brought Su Mei is because in Europe I may have to deal with people who speak various languages, so Su Mei is suitable to play the role of a translator.

    He came to Europe to contact opponents and venues for the team that will also come to Europe for 20 days of training in January next year, and to find a head coach for the team for the new season.

    Before coming here, he had already searched all over for the coach he hoped to find. Originally, he planned to find Mourinho, the Portuguese man who was full of controversy and personality in later generations, but after contacting him through Li Qiang, he now  Just after Mourinho followed Robson as a translator in Barcelona, ??he was rejected by Mourinho.

    This future personality coach believed that he still needed to learn, and he had not learned enough from Robson, so he refused the position, which was a pity for Pei Wei.

    Although Mourinho is still full of controversy even after he became famous, such a charismatic coach, even if he has a distinctive personality, is what the current A-level needs.

    However, this contact was not without any gain. At least Mourinho, who is still unknown now, is full of gratitude for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s invitation. No one will be dissatisfied with the attention of others. Mourinho is so arrogant.  This is especially true for tall people. Pei Wei hopes to have the opportunity to cooperate with this personality coach in the future.

    Since Mourinho can't come, he will start to consider other people.

    However, there are not many suitable good coaches, and there are even fewer who will be famous and capable in the future and are unknown now. In particular, some coaches are only suitable for leading the national team. For example, the amazing coach Milu, let him lead the club team Pei Wei.  Don't have the guts.

    As for others, there is no need to think about Capello, Tena Pattoni, Arrigo Sacchi, Hitzfeld, Daum, Hiddink and other coaches who have become famous. Several young coaches who have become famous in later generations are like  Klinsmann, Manzini and others are still playing football, and Rijkaard has just retired and is now an assistant coach under Hiddink, the head coach of the Dutch national team, so it is impossible to come.

    Pei Wei thought about Spalletti, the future head coach of Roma. Although he now only leads a third-division team Empoli, Spalletti was unwilling to leave the team after contacting him.  Life is very good now at Empoli, and the team's situation is also good. There is a good hope of reaching Serie B after the end of this season.  And now everyone in Italy from players to coaches has a feeling of "I am the best in the world". This can be seen from the fact that the Italian national team never recruits players who play in foreign leagues. Even the coaches are not willing to leave Italy.  Go somewhere else.

    Finally, he set his sights on La Liga coaches. La Liga teams regard offense as their life, and their playing styles are gorgeous and beautiful. Their coaches are also good at coaching teams that focus on offensive football. This is very suitable for last season.  Yunjia Tianyu insists on an offensive style of play.

    Pei Wei began to think of the famous Spanish coach Irueta who led Deportivo to win the league championship from Barcelona in the 1999-2000 season. However, although Irueta has not yet gone to Deportivo, he is still in Celta Vigo.  Well done, he is a force that cannot be ignored in La Liga. What's more, Irueta has never lost his job since the beginning of his coaching career. From this point of view, he is better than Wenger, so he will naturally not give up what he has already achieved.  La Liga's extraordinarily successful career went to the Far East in China.

    Finally, Pei Wei set his sights on another head coach who led Spain's top two teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??to win the La Liga championship. He led Valencia to win the La Liga championship in 01 and won La Liga in 2003-04.  and UEFA Cup double champion Benitez, who later also did extremely well at Liverpool.

    Benitez met all the conditions for Pei Wei. He later became famous, but now he is in a state of decline - this season he coached the Osasuna team in the second division, but he was fired after only leading the team for nine games.  Simple, Osasuna has only won one game in these nine games - this result is enough for the owner of any club in the world to fire the coach.

    And although his team is not as good at gorgeous offense as Wenger, he also has beautiful offensive football.??This can be seen since he succeeded Cooper as the head coach of Valencia.

    A team like Valencia, which was deeply impressed by Cooper's "tenacious defense, quick counterattack" style, was turned into a team that not only retains the strongest defensive ability in La Liga, but also has a gorgeous offense.  The world's most powerful team, this ability is enough to put most coaches to shame.

    What's more, he is currently at home, bored - is there any better opportunity than now?

    But Pei Wei is not in a hurry now. His first stop in Europe is not Spain, but the United Kingdom - Benitez will be idle until the end of this season anyway.

    The first thing he wants to find is Wenger. According to the regulations of cooperation with Arsenal Club, when Yunjia Tianyu comes to London for training, he will use one of Arsenal's training grounds.

    Wenger's changes to Arsenal in the past six months have begun to bear fruit. After the introduction of Frenchman Vieira and Dutchman Bergkamp, ??the team was originally remembered by fans as only making long passes and rough fouls.  Teams that prevent opponents from attacking have begun to transform into gorgeous and effective teams. Arsenal has remained in the first group during this half-season, launching a strong impact on Manchester United. Premier League fans' attitude towards Wenger has also changed.  The initial suspicion turned into appreciation and acceptance. After all, a team that can play gorgeous offense and achieve good results is always liked.

    So when Pei Wei saw Wenger at Arsenal's training base, Wenger looked very good.

    "Haha, my professor! You look great!" Pei Wei gave Wenger a big hug as soon as he came up.

    "Pei you are still the same!" Wenger also laughed heartily. After the two were no longer in a superior-subordinate relationship, their friendship did not become unfamiliar because of the distance. Instead, they felt more familiar after meeting.  kind.

    "Of course! Professor, you did a great job. My vision was indeed correct And Vieira, whom I mentioned to you before, did you also bring him to Arsenal? What a pity,  I couldn't take him to China at that time!" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Wenger didn¡¯t answer. He held Su Mei¡¯s hand reservedly and gave her a kiss: ¡°Long time no see, Miss Su Mei¡­ you are still so beautiful.¡±

    Su Mei smiled strangely: "Mr. Wenger you are more handsome than before! It seems that your temperament has changed a lot since becoming the coach of Arsenal!"

    Wenger felt a chill all over his body and quickly turned to Pei Wei, no longer continuing this dangerous topic.

    "It seems that you care about me very much, Pei. In fact, I also care about Yunjia Tianyu. Although it is difficult to find news related to Chinese football in London, I talk to Yourcenar on the phone every month  It's a pity to be one point behind Dalian!" Wenger sighed.

    "It's nothing. If it doesn't work this year, there will be next year. Our team will only get better and better!" Pei Wei was very happy that Wenger did not forget Yunjia Tianyu: "Professor, you should understand the purpose of my visit this time, right?"

    "Li Qiang has already told me, no problem. Yunjia Tianyu can use Arsenal's training ground while he is in London. This is also part of the cooperation between our two clubs! But" Wenger hesitated: "  You also know that there is no winter break in the Premier League. It is impossible to play a friendly match with Yunjia Tianyu. At most, we can only play a practice match, and send players from the second team plus substitutes from the first team who are not participating in the league that week to fight against you.  , I¡¯m sorry about that!¡±

    "It doesn't matter." Pei Wei had known this result a long time ago. You can't expect Arsenal to fight you with all their strength at a critical moment in the league: "But that game can't be just a formality.  ! I don¡¯t want this game to be a workout for our players.¡±

    "Don't worry about that" Wenger smiled: "I will personally direct the game It will definitely be interesting to fight against them!"

    "That would be great!" What Pei Wei wants is this effect. You must know that the hope of every second-line player is to be promoted to the first team, and the hope of the substitute players is to become the main force. Now the head coach of the first team is directing from the sidelines. These  Aren¡¯t the players using all their strength to suck the milk?  This kind of competition is really meaningful for Yunjia Tianyu.

    "Since you are here, I also want to show my kindness as a landlord." Wenger said with a smile: "Well, you guys take a look here first, and I will treat you to dinner tonight!"

    "No need, I have plenty of time." Pei Wei waved his hand: "I came today to confirm the training ground. I will go to Germany to find Li Qiang soon But don't worry, we will meet again if we have the chance. I will be in Europe this Christmas  Yes, I¡¯ll wait until the team comes to Europe to join me after the New YearI¡¯ll come find you then, and we won¡¯t come back until we¡¯re drunk!¡±

 Volume 3 1995 - The Wind Rises Chapter 168 History has turned a corner

    The reason why he didn't wear red underwear is that he has not had good luck this year.

    In fact, he had a very bad life before. Born in Madrid, the capital of Spain, he may have a chance to become a famous star, because when he was fourteen years old, he was lucky enough to enter the famous Real Madrid youth team, but the young Bayern  Niites may not have any talent at all in playing football. He was not impressive at all in the Real Madrid youth team. He did nothing until he was 21 years old. He finally left Real Madrid and joined a Spanish third-division team Paral.  La, stayed there for two years before being promoted to Segunda Divisi¨®n with Parla.

    Maybe his talent was not shown when he was young, maybe he will become a late-blooming star - but when he was twenty-five years old, he suffered a serious injury on the court and was forced to play the role of a twenty-five-year-old player.  Retire at the golden age.

    The only lucky thing is that after retiring, he found a job in Real Madrid, responsible for the training of Real Madrid's under-19 team, where he stayed for eight years.

    Thirty-four years old was one of his more glorious years. In that year, he led Real Madrid to seventh place in La Liga. After the end of the season, he got a chance to be promoted and became the assistant of Real Madrid coach Del Bosque at the time.

    However, he was very ambitious and was unwilling to continue working as an assistant coach. A year later, he finally got the opportunity to coach a team for the first time and became the head coach of the La Liga team Valladolid. Unfortunately,  Unfortunately, the fate of a rookie is always bumpy. He was fired after leading the team for twenty-three games because the team was at the bottom of the league. Then this year he coached the Osasuna team in the second division.  The second time was even worse. He was fired after only leading the team for nine games.

    ??Judging from his resume, this coach really doesn¡¯t have a high standard, and looking at his life so far, this guy¡¯s luck has really declined to the extreme.

    So not only Li Qiang didn¡¯t quite understand Pei Wei¡¯s desire to hire this coach, but Su Mei also wondered if Pei Wei had lost his mind after seeing Benitez¡¯s resume.

    "What's the use of this kind of coach? Why not, just eat" Su Mei stopped talking: "I don't believe there is no better coach than him! You actually want to use him to replace Wenger I  I think this is an insult to the professor.¡±

    Pei Wei raised a finger with a mysterious look on his face: "When have you seen me make a mistake? Don't worry, it is true that there are many better coaches in the world than Benitez, but those are not the ones we can hire  Believe me, I see something different in this down-and-out guy than the others?"

    "What's different? Yes, it's indeed a little different" Su Mei said sarcastically: "His face is too rigid No matter how you look at it, he looks like a fool or something like that."

    Pei Wei laughed: "It's wrong to judge people by their appearance You know, there are too few people in the world who are as handsome and talented as me What's wrong with you?"

    "Ugh" Su Mei made a sound of vomiting.

    "Rafael Benitez? Hello, my name is Pei Wei, from China's Yunjia Tianyu Club." After meeting Benitez in Madrid, Pei Wei took the initiative to introduce himself as soon as he came up.

    "Yunjia Tianyu Club? The club where Arthur Wenger used to stay?" Benitez's eyes lit up.

    This surprised Pei Wei. He didn't expect that Wenger would become a household name in Europe after only half a year at Arsenal. Even Benitez, who should be outside the mainstream of football now, knows: "  Yesyou know my club?"

    "Since the beginning of this season, anyone with eyes can see Arsenal's changes From only playing long passes to having a gorgeous offense This change is not simple." Benitez's old-fashioned face  Even the smile is a bit ugly: "It is said that Wenger likes to show a game played by Yunjia Tianyu at the beginning of this year to the players before the game I have also watched the video. The offense was indeed very exciting. Those players  They are all outstanding. It seems that the opponent is Dalian from the East. Although they lost the game, judging from the scene and the process, they just lost due to luck. "

    Pei Wei was surprised and happy now. He didn't expect that just because of the videotape Wenger brought, Yunjia Tianyu would become quite famous in Europe, so he decided to get straight to the point: "Get straight to the point.  Tell meRaphael, are you interested in leading that team to win all the championships?"

    "Why are you looking for me? I am a coach who has failed so hard that he cannot fail again." Benitez spread his hands and said cautiously.

    "I have watched the games you coached Although the results were not very good, I admire your gorgeous offense based on a solid defensive foundation Your tactics are right, but you just don't have the right players."  Pei Wei took out his cigarette and asked Benitez: "Can it be done?"??¡±

    After seeing Benitez nodding in agreement, Pei Wei lit up his cigarette: "You need the right players to display your tactical abilities I dare say that you will definitely be satisfied with my players.

    "I'm sorry, I think I need to think about it." It seems that Benitez is extremely cautious, probably because the previous two painful coaching failures made him become cautious.

    "No problem, after all, the video can't explain anything. The Indian team can also play the same gorgeous attack as Brazil when facing the Maldives After the New Year, my club will conduct a series of training sessions in London, including  A few warm-up games, then you can take a look and see if these players can make you excited." Pei Wei stood up and said, "I'll say goodbye."

    After walking out of Benitez's house, Su Mei asked in confusion: "You just left like that? Don't you want this coach? I've never seen you so polite and virtuous"

    "Don't worry, he is moved now After all, for a football coach, it is very painful to be idle at home, unless he has become famous. Unfortunately, Benitez does not fall into this category. Yunjia  Tianyu has a Wenger, and Europeans will also pay attention to whether our team will have another Wenger Even if it is a springboard, Benitez will not let this opportunity go easily. "

    "Are you so happy to be a springboard? Are you so willing?" Su Mei asked in surprise.

    "The Brazilian League and the Argentine League have always been a treasure trove for European teams to tap talents. They are a springboard for Brazilian and Argentinian players to land in the European League But what about their national team? What about the overall level of their national football?" Pei Wei took a deep breath: "  I would rather the Chinese League could become such a springboard"

    "Okay, don't talk about this, our work has been completed." Looking at Su Mei who was deep in thought, Pei Wei laughed: "Miss Su Mei, who is beautiful and generous, are you interested in spending time with me in Europe?  A happy Christmas? Feel the European Christmas atmosphere?¡±

    "I think you want to find a free translator, right?" Su Mei smiled: "No problem, as long as you pay for everything."

    "Is the AA system okay? This is Europe, we have to do as the Romans do."

    "No! Even in Europe, as new socialist youth, we must maintain Chinese characteristics!"

    ?******************************************

    The year 1996 was a major turning point in the history of the Chinese Football League from prosperity to decline:

    This year, Xu, the chairman of the Football Association with the best reputation, passed away. This year, a large number of controversial penalties began to appear in the League A, which directly hurt the fans' enthusiasm for the league. This year, the Chinese Football Association failed to bid for the Asian Cup.  One year, the Chinese national team even lost their pants in the Asian Cup

    Fortunately, due to the emergence of Pei Wei, history has successfully turned a corner this year.

    Xu, who was already dead, is still alive and well. He argued angrily with West Asian representatives at the AFC meeting. Moreover, because the Chinese Football Association stepped up its work on referees before the season, there were only a few disputes and penalties in the league.  In addition, the referee's law enforcement is generally fair.

    On Christmas Eve, Pei Wei, who was far away in the UK, received news from China. In the process of bidding to host the Asian Cup, the number of votes received by China and Lebanon was 8:8, although the poaching operation against Iran and Syria was not successful.  , but the countries in Southeast Asia and East Asia all stood on the side of China, and the two sides ended in a tie. In the end, Prince Shah, the chairman of the AFC, exercised the right to decide and voted for China, which has obviously better hardware facilities. China  Finally successfully won the right to host the 2000 Asian Cup, the first time in history~

    Then in the Asian Cup, although the Chinese national team also stopped in the quarterfinals, they had two draws and one win in the group stage, tied with Uzbekistan and Japan respectively, and won against Syria, qualifying as second in the group.

    It is also second in the group, but this result does not make the fans feel ashamed.  Although they were also eliminated in the eight-to-four match by Saudi Arabia, which later won the championship, the top three in East Asia were eliminated at the same time. It was not only the Chinese team that lost face.

    After hearing the news, Pei Wei let out a sigh of relief.

    History has really changed, and my efforts have not been in vain. The big ship of Chinese football has not deviated from its due course. Although it is still faltering, at least the general direction is right.

    1996 is coming to an end, and 1997 is about to greet Pei Wei.

    For Chinese football, 1997 will be a test for the three-year League World Cup Asian qualifiers, the Qianlibao youth team is about to return to China, and how the league will unfold in the new year all of this will be eagerly anticipated by fans across the country.  matter.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 169 Competition

    Today, Chinese words were heard in the sky above Arsenal's training base. Yunjia Tianyu from China occupied the venue, attracting a large number of Arsenal fans to watch.

    "Coach Wenger has already led this team? Their level is good. Although they can't compare with us, they are still very good!" A fan said while watching Yunjia Tianyu's training with wide eyes.  explain.

    "Remember what the World Football Federation announced last time, right? The birthplace of modern football is our country, Great Britain, but the first place where the sport of football appeared was China! It is said to have a history of thousands of years! But they don't call it football.  , seems to be called 'jiou.'

    "Oh" Other fans nodded together: "But their level is definitely not as good as ours! Just last year, Visbonas led the national team to beat the Chinese national team 3-0! I also played in that game  Look, the level of their national team doesn¡¯t seem to be as high as this team.¡±

    "What do you know! This team was led by our coach Wenger, and the level is of course high!"

    "Well, British fans are very enthusiastic. Even our foreign team is watching!" Aylin secretly said to Nie Fei during training.

    "Maybe it's out of curiosity. Just like you, when you see someone forming a circle when walking on the street, you go up to watch the fun" Nie Fei said without raising his head.

    "Damn! You guy!" Aylin was about to retort, Yourcenar, who was in charge of training, shouted at them: "Ai! Nie! What are you doing? Chatting? If you want to talk again, just run around and chat!"

    Ailin and Fei stuck out their tongues. If you want to say who Yunjia Tianyu's players are most afraid of now, it is Yourcenar. This physical trainer usually looks smiling and harmless, but as long as you  If you commit a crime in his hands, you will definitely not be able to survive or die - he can immediately customize a cruel punishment list for you based on your physical condition and current physical condition, but it will definitely be a complete punishment before you collapse.  Come out, of course, only if you work hard to complete it.

    The most important thing is that Pei Wei will always side with Yourcenar at this time. Although every player who is punished can get some physical benefits, the feeling of darkness and despair is enough to make everyone not want to come again.  the second time.

    "How was it? After watching our players train for two days, how do you feel?"

    In a building next to the training base, in an office specially arranged for Pei Wei by the Arsenal Club, Pei Wei smiled and asked a middle-aged man with an old-fashioned face sitting in front of him.

    This unattractive middle-aged man is of course Spaniard Rafael Benitez: "You have some very good players. Some of them are already capable of playing the main role in Spain's mid-range teamsI am surprised."

    Pei Wei puffed out a puff of smoke: "Someone has already told me this, but he was talking about the mid-range teams in the five major leagues."

    "Who?" Benitez asked in surprise.

    "Wenger." Pei Wei put out the cigarette butt: "Okay, no more nonsense, I know you need a job now, and I need a coach who can lead the team to win the championship We already lost once last year.  Championship, I don¡¯t want to lose it again this year. If you don¡¯t have any objections, then we can start contract negotiations.¡±

    "Okay." Benitez nodded. He seemed to be a very straightforward person: "I require an annual salary of at least two hundred thousand US dollars and a three-year contract. At the same time, I must have absolute control over the formation of troops.  Power, no one can question my formation, and if I don¡¯t do a good job, you can fire me without paying compensation.¡±

    "You are very confident." Pei Wei smiled: "No problem, an annual salary of two hundred thousand US dollars, a three-year contract, and you have the greatest decision-making power in terms of tactics If this is what you ask for, I will immediately  Arrange someone to prepare the contract.¡±

    "One more thing, I need a translator, one who is proficient in Spanish and understands football terminology." Benitez made another request: "I don't want to waste time explaining to the translator what my words mean."

    "No problem." Pei Wei agreed, and then showed a weird smile: "In the new season, I will be your translator Happy cooperation."

    ""

    Looking at Benitez who was speechless, Pei Wei laughed: "Is it okay for me to communicate with you during this period? I have been learning Spanish for more than a year I should be a pretty good translator.  Is it qualified?¡±

    That night Pei Wei announced the news that Benitez would become the new head coach. Ding Yu had already prepared for this. Pei Wei had already talked to him in advance and told him that he would be a reserve team player next season.  The head coach¡¯s salary remains unchanged.

    &nbsp; It is true that the players are suspicious. After being trained by Wenger for so long, their appetite has also grown.

    The training requirements are very high.

    Pei Wei is not worried about this. He knows Benitez's strength. Maybe he is not the Benitez who will lead Valencia to two La Liga championships and Liverpool to the European Champions Cup in the future, but  All he lacks now is a little experience.

    Any new coach will encounter such troubles. How to quickly solve such troubles is the best proof of a coach¡¯s strength.

    After a week of training, Yunjia Tianyu's players began to gradually find their game form. International players like Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai who had just played in the Asian Cup were also slowly recovering, and Arsenal fans' curiosity was also slowly improving.  It disappeared slowly, and no fans came to see it in the past two days.

    During this period of time, although Benitez has officially become the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, he has not made a sound in the past few days of training, just quietly observing the players' training.

    Soon, the practice match with the Arsenal second team came. Benitez did not direct the game, but still let Ding Yu direct the game.

    Ding Yu sent out the strongest lineup of Yunjia Tianyu, with goalkeeper Xiao Fei, defenders Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiang, Materazzi and Zhu Guosheng, midfielders Dunga, Ballack and Nie Fei, and forwards Recoba, Tony Hedong.

    Although Arsenal is a mixture of second-line players and substitutes, their strength is not bad. Pei Wei saw first-team mainstay Parlor and England internationals Ian Wright and Platt in Arsenal's lineup.  , they have just recovered from injuries and have not played in the latest league game. In addition, Dixon is one of the five veterans in the defense. It seems that Arsenal still attaches great importance to this training match. Of course, this also includes  There should be a reason for Wenger.

    What excites Pei Wei is that he saw Ashley Cole, the future main left back of the England national team, in Arsenal's lineup. He is still a member of Arsenal's second team, but he has begun to be valued by Wenger.  , it is estimated that Pei Wei would not be able to do anything even if he wanted to.

    Pei Wei pulled Sun Chenghai over, pointed at Ashley Cole and said: "Did you see that little guy? That guy is not bad He is a very good full-back. Your position is exactly the same as him in the game.  Yes, pay attention."

    Sun Chenghai knew that Pei Wei would not say this for no reason, so he nodded and then stared at Ashley Cole.

    The game was very intense. Although it was an ordinary training match, with coach Arsene Wenger watching from the sidelines, Arsenal's second-line players and substitutes worked hard to perform.  Although Wright and others do not need to worry about their first-team position, they have just returned from injury and have to prove to the coach that their condition has fully recovered. Therefore, for Yunjia Tianyu, the game was not easy at all.

    Wright scored two goals in the game. The speed and skill shown by this famous England player on the field made Zhu Guosheng very anxious. If Materazzi hadn't been putting out fires everywhere, Wright might have scored a hat trick.

    Yunjia Tianyu did not suffer in the midfield confrontation. The midfielder is Yunjia Tianyu's strongest part. Ballack has been growing, Deng Ga is getting older and stronger, and Nie Fei, who has excellent skills, they  There are a lot of artillery shells delivered to the forward line.

    Just like Yunjia Tianyu's defenders couldn't keep an eye on Wright, Arsenal's second-team defenders also had a hard time keeping an eye on Hao Dong, who has excellent speed and excellent shooting skills. In addition, this was a training game, and no one used too big a weapon.  Action, Hao Dong is at home in such an environment.

    Sun Chenghai listened to Pei Wei's words and fought with Ashley Cole in the game. Ashley Cole was better in speed and physical fitness, but still lacked experience. Sun Chenghai was in the confrontation.  It was a draw.

    The final score was 4 to 3, and Arsenal narrowly won by one goal. Although they lost the game, it was obvious that Yunjia Tianyu, who had not yet reached the peak of his form, could perform at such a level, which was enough to amaze the British.

    "These guys are making progress!" Wenger said to Pei Wei with a smile after the game: "They have grown a lot in the six months since I left Now I want to recruit a few people in Yunjia Tianyu."

    "It's a good thing to poach people! Who do you like? Is it Sun Chenghai? Dixon is indeed quite old. You need to prepare new strength." Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders.

    "You don't mind? Do you want me to poach your corner?" Wenger looked surprised.

    "It's not possible now at least let me use him for a few years and the labor certificate issue is not easy to solve, right? In addition, I also know that his current level is not enough to gain a foothold in a team like Arsenal. Wait.  In a few years, if you don¡¯t want me, I will.Force him into the European League!  "

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 170 New Home Field

    Eight-team competition.

    Benitez has officially taken office, but Ding Yu has not yet joined the reserve team. Firstly, the reserve team only has training tasks at this stage. Secondly, Benitez has just arrived and is not familiar with the team's situation.  , so it is better to have someone like Ding Yu who is familiar with the team beside him.

    However, in terms of players, the players seemed not to be too interested in this Spaniard with an old face and no expression on his face, especially when the players knew that Benitez was fired twice in a row while leading the team.  "After that, I felt that this guy didn't have much ability anymore.

    In Ayling¡¯s words: ¡°Although coach Wenger was in a downturn at the time, at least he was a man who had won the French Ligue 1 and French Cup titles What about this? He had no results and was fired after leading the team once  ¡­What¡¯s wrong with our boss? Why did he fall in love with him?¡±

    Benitez doesn't care - he can't understand what the players are saying to each other anyway.

    Pei Wei did not explain this either. Anyway, gold will always shine, and only through practical actions can the players be convinced.

    Pei Wei is not worried about the upcoming third round of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup. Although the current level of Japanese clubs is good, they do not have an overwhelming advantage over Chinese clubs. In addition, Japan takes a technical route.  The team's physical fitness is really not that good. Just the two tall guys Tony and Materazzi of Yunjia Tianyu are enough to knock them out.

    In addition, Pei Wei has not been trained by Wenger, so Pei Wei still doesn¡¯t believe how capable Nagoya Grampus is.

    In the first round, Yunjia Tianyu was at home, and Pei Wei issued a death order. This game must be won!

    The reason is not only that this game is the first official game of the new year, and not only because Yunjia Tianyu represents China, but an even more important reason is that the new Beiwan Stadium has been completed and can be put into use.  The game will be the first time the new home court is used, and Pei Wei does not want his club to encounter a bad result in the first game at the new home court.

    The Beiwan Stadium, which cost more than 30 million and took one year to build, completely changed. On the day of completion, Pei Wei personally led all members of the Yunjia Tianyu Club to the scene to participate in the celebrations and renamed the stadium Yunjia.  Fengyun Stadium!

    Yunjia Fengyun Stadium is completely a British-style football venue. However, some changes have been made in consideration of safety issues. Although there is no paved track, the distance between the stands and the stadium is five meters. It is not completely like the Premier League venues where the fans closest to the stands are directly connected.  Able to clash with players on the field - this is where Cantona's flying kick came from - the entire stadium can accommodate more than 61,000 fans, of which the best area in the east stand is a hundred luxury VIPs  The boxes are specially prepared for those wealthy fans. Originally, the club's financial staff were wondering whether they would lose money by spending a very high cost to build such luxury boxes. However, it seems that the situation is not bad. One hundred boxes have not been completed yet.  Most of them have been rented out, and the minimum lease period is three years. Pei Wei has captured the psychology of those rich people - in Yunjia, a place where fans are extremely crazy, it is definitely a privilege to have such a box.  Regarding status, those rich people who like to be in the limelight will naturally not miss this opportunity. Although the annual fee of 15,000 yuan is completely crazy to ordinary people, they cannot stand the psychology of these rich people.  Just like the classic line from Big Shot: Those who are willing to pay 10,000 yuan to watch the game live will not care about paying another 5,000 yuan!

    Next, there are 15,000 A-ticket seats, 25,000 B-tickets, and more than 20,000 C-tickets and student tickets. The three levels of tickets are sold in packages, and the number is 5,000.  The prices are 380 yuan, 180 yuan and 80 yuan respectively, and they have been sold out. Just from the VIP package and package tickets, the Yunjia Tianyu Club¡¯s revenue has exceeded 4 million, not to mention  Talk about sporadic income per game.

    Just like the Asian Cup Winners Cup game is not included in the ticket package, but Pei Wei is not so evil as to raise the ticket price for this kind of game. Yunjia fans showed a high degree of enthusiasm for the first official game of the new year.  With such enthusiasm, more than 60,000 tickets were sold out. In just one game, Yunjia Tianyu had a net income of 1 million, excluding labor expenses.

    Twelve fan bars have been opened around the stadium, all of which are owned by Yunjia Tianyu. The club has recruited a considerable number of store managers and waiters from the public. I believe that every weekend, these fan bars will  By becoming the best gathering place for fans in the city, the club's financial resources will naturally come rolling in.

    If you, a fan without tickets, want to find a place to watch the game lively, bars are naturally the best place. What¡¯s more, these bars are right next to the stadium, so the fans will naturally come more enthusiastically. You will definitely not be there if you come.  Are you sitting there?  You need something to drink, right?  It doesn't taste like that when you drink it.There are two bottles. I believe fans who have been to the bar to watch football will have this experience.

    Coupled with the fan supplies store, these small stores may seem inconspicuous, but as long as they are run well, they will definitely be Yunjia Tianyu Club

    A big source of .

    On February 8, in the first leg of the third round of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, Yunjia Tianyu faced the visiting Japanese Nagoya Grampus 8 team at the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium.

    Before the game started, Benitez announced the roster.

    The lineup is 442, goalkeeper Xiao Fei, defenders Sun Chenghai, Materazzi, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, midfielder Dunga, in front of him is Ballack, Recoba and Nie Fei are separated, because Hao Dong participated in the Asian Cup  , and then immediately went to Europe for training, but could not get a good rest. As a result, his physical condition was not very good. He developed a low fever on the eve of the game, so Yang Tian replaced him and partnered with Tony on the forward line.

    After hearing this lineup, some players sneered in their hearts. This lineup is almost a replica of the players who played in the Dalian league game led by Wenger. However, Tony replaced the feverish Hao because he could play five foreign players.  Dong, everyone else is exactly the same.

    "This coach is nothing more than that! He has nothing of his own." Many people think so.

    "Today is our first official game this year. I think everyone should know the importance, so I won't say more." As a translator, Pei Wei has the duty to replace Benitez, who can't speak Chinese yet.  Pre-war mobilization: "I just want to say now, whether it is for our own honor, for the fans, for the honor of Chinese football, or even for our newly built stadium, we must end this game with a complete victory.  ! Do you have the confidence to do it?¡±

    "Yes!" the players roared angrily.

    "Okay!" Pei Wei pointed to the door of the locker room: "Now, you guys go and destroy little Japan!"

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    The players of Nagoya Grampus were shocked immediately after entering the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium.

    The seats, which can accommodate more than 60,000 players, are all packed. The loud trumpet sound makes people unable to hear their voices. The sound made by countless people is enough to make the people present unable to hear any other sounds at all!

    The stands occupied by the two fan groups "Deadly Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun" are even more moving. After this year's development, these two fan groups have grown to a size of 5,000 people.  On the court, they dressed in the same uniform and acted in unison, making their cheers even more powerful, which made many Nagoya Grampus players who had seen the big scene change their expressions!

    "Oh my God!" Yutaka Akita, a member of the Japanese national team and Nagoya Grampus defender, murmured: "Are we in China? Why do I feel like I'm in Korea! When did Chinese fans become as crazy as Koreans?  "

    On the sidelines, Pei Wei showed a smile at the corner of his mouth: Maybe Yunjia fans will not be so crazy when facing other teams, but when facing Japanese teams I think every Chinese will show  Patriotic, not to mention the Yunjia fans who have always been famous for their fanaticism!

    To be fair, although it has not been trained by Wenger, the strength of this Nagoya Grampus team is not bad.  The team has two members of the Japanese national team, and also has one of the best traditional No. 10s, Yugoslavia national team captain Stojkovic, otherwise he would not have become the Japanese Emperor's Cup champion last year.

    In fact, historically, Nagoya Grampus was the runner-up in this Asian Cup Winners Cup, only losing to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the final.

    But unfortunately, they encountered Yunjia Tianyu who should not have appeared. Judging from the number of stars they have, Yunjia Tianyu has the absolute upper hand, not to mention they have more than 60,000 enthusiastic home fans.  Fan support.

    What's even worse is that although the Unjia Fengyun Stadium, which uses an English-style stadium, has made some changes, the stands are several meters away from the stadium, and there are armed police in the middle to maintain order, but Nagoya Grampus players have never seen such a scene.  They played with fear, fearing that some dizzy fan would rush into the field and give them a blow - how could they perform at their best under such circumstances?

    One side is full of momentum, and the other side is trembling with fear. It is natural to imagine what the outcome of the game will be.

    The bullying Yunjia Tianyu beat Nagoya Grampus 3-0 at home. Yang Tian and Tony each scored a goal, Recoba scored a wonderful free kick, and the opponent's Yugoslav captain Sto  Ikovic, a standard attacking midfielder, was stared at by Brazilian captain Dunga, a standard defensive midfielder. No good ball was passed in the whole game.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Amidst the cheers, Yunjia Tianyu delivered a perfect answer in the first game of the new home stadium.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 171 No chance

    Well, although there are many examples of miraculous comebacks in football history when falling behind by three goals, if it happened frequently, it would not be called a "miracle".

    In the second round of the game, Yunjia Tianyu once again narrowly defeated its opponent with a score of 2-1 in the away game and successfully entered the next round.

    Although this score is not surprising, Benitez's move during the game made the players start to look at him differently.

    Returning to their home court, the strength of Nagoya Grampus began to truly show. The score at Yunjia Fengyun Stadium did not really reflect the strength gap between the two sides.  Under normal circumstances, even if Yunjia Tianyu could win against Nagoya Grampus, it would still take a lot of effort.  But in that game, the Nagoya Grampus players, who were completely unprepared, were greatly shocked as soon as they entered the stadium. Coupled with Yunjia Tianyu's military service, they achieved such a smooth victory with a big score.

    After returning home, without those frightening fans, Nagoya Grampus had a close match with Yunjia Tianyu at home, and even got a penalty kick before the end of the first half, courtesy of Si  Tojkovic made a free throw.

    Seeing the hope of creating a miracle, the Nagoya Grampus players launched a fierce attack in the second half. Yunjia Tianyu's defense was once in danger. At this time, Benitez took decisive action.

    He first replaced Tony with Tang Yong. This seemingly conservative move protected the defense line to the maximum extent. First, it increased the number of defenders, but also increased the speed of the defense line. Then he replaced him with the faster Aylin.  Yang Tian was eliminated, leaving three of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s fastest players in the frontcourt: Aylin, Nie Fei and Recoba.

    After stabilizing the defense, Yunjia Tianyu made a wonderful counterattack in the 31st minute of the second half. Nie Fei and Recoba played a beautiful two-on-one. After that, Nie Fei passed a precise ground ball.  Lin tied the score with a single shot.

    Faced with the situation of having to score four goals in just ten minutes to advance, the Nagoya Grampus players collapsed. Before the end, Nie Fei scored another goal with his personal skills, and they won the victory without any danger.  this game.

    In this game, Benitez¡¯s on-the-spot command ability was fully displayed. When a defender was replaced, the defense was stabilized, and when Ayling was replaced, the score was tied - what is this if not level?

    After this game, Benitez began to gradually establish his own prestige in the team - although it is not high, it is a good starting point.

    After the third round of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, Yunjia Tianyu gave the players a holiday - other clubs have already had a holiday and can wait until the end of the New Year to regroup. Only Yunjia Tianyu  Since there were games in February, I had to start concentrating in January and went to Europe for more than 20 days to train. The two most miserable players were Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai, who had no rest for more than a month.  The team played in the Asian Cup, plus tossing back and forth to Europe and Japan. Young Sun Chenghai was okay, but Hao Dong was really unbearable.

    Fortunately, there is still nearly a month left before the Chinese New Year, which is enough time for them to rest.

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    "Congratulations, congratulations! Old Xu, congratulations on the successful bid for the Asian Cup!" After leaving Japan, Pei Wei did not return to Yunjia with the team, but came to Xu's home in Beijing alone, and the people in the club were used to it.  He always appears and disappears without paying much attention.  But Su Mei was a little unhappy, thinking that Pei Wei disappeared in front of her on purpose.

    "Then I have to thank you!" Xu smiled and held his hand: "If it hadn't been for your reminder, we might have capsized in the gutter! It's a pity that you didn't let me tell you that you were the first to do this.  Please tell me, otherwise you should be the first person responsible for the success of this bid!"

    "Forget it, I'm afraid of being the hero." Pei Wei said with a smile: "You said I'm not a member of the Football Association, so what's the point of giving random opinions? What will I do if someone doubts my intentions?  "

    "Oh, then I feel a little sorry for you." Xu touched his head: "Well, do you want to know some new rules of this year's league? I'll tell you in advance. It doesn't matter anyway. Sooner or later you will know  ¡±

    "No need, our club is very good now, no changes are needed" Pei Wei laughed: "If you really want to thank me, tell me one thing. We will be even on one thing."

    "What's the matter? As long as it has nothing to do with me, I will tell you what I know." Xu pulled Pei Wei and said, "Come and sit down."

    "Don't worry, you must know this, and it has nothing to do with the club. It's not for my own personal gain, so there is no violation of principles on your part" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    &nbsp; Pei Wei sat down and didn't speak. Instead, he took out a cigarette and handed it to Xu, then lit it himself: "I just want to know, this year's national team has the task of World Cup qualifiers, are you going to put the league

    manage?  Is it divided into three major sections?  Give time to the group stage and the Big Ten games.¡±

    "How did you know? Did someone reveal it to you in advance?" Xu looked at Pei Wei in surprise: "No, this matter has not been decided yet. It is impossible for someone to tell you in advance How did you know  ?¡±

    "I guessed it." Pei Wei said without blushing or heartbeat.

    "You guessed it?" Xu was a little dumbfounded: "I think your IQ is not that good? You guessed it? How did you guess it?"

    "Does Marshal Qi require sufficient training time? Does he hope that all the players can be gathered together during the game to avoid injuries in the league? Doesn't this mean that each club will lack sufficient call for action?  Will it have an impact on the league? In order to eliminate this impact, is it necessary to separate the league time and the World Cup qualifying time?" Pei Wei asked quickly.

    Pei Wei asked, and Xu nodded. After nodding, his eyes began to change, and he looked at Pei Wei with a little admiration.

    "Oh my God! You are a genius!" Xu said incredulously: "You can even guess this? No wonder you can make so much money from scratch What a blessing, you actually come to engage in football. You are really the leader of Chinese football.  Blessings! We are discussing this matter now. What do you think? If you have any good opinions, be sure to express them. This year is a very important year. Our Football Association has a heavy task, and it is very important for us to point out the shortcomings in advance.  ¡±

    "One word: no chance!" Pei Wei said calmly.

    "Those are two words" Xu said subconsciously, and then came back to his senses: "What do you mean? Isn't it possible to do this?"

    "Well, let me tell you a few words. If you do what I just said - you are actually very likely to agree with this opinion, because doing so has two benefits. First, the combat effectiveness of the national team can be guaranteed.  Working together can create a tacit understanding. Secondly, the league will not lose its appeal, because the league is carried out during the training sessions of the national team, and the national football team will come Am I right? "

    "Yeah." Xu nodded: "Under the current circumstances, it seems that there is only one way to get the best of both worlds."

    "Then I can tell you now, there is only one consequence of doing this. You will lose the watermelon and you will not be able to pick up the sesame seeds! In the end, you can only fail to please both ends and lose both ends!" Pei Wei said decisively.

    "Why are you so sure? Do you think our Football Association is just for nothing?" Xu said unconvinced.

    "Look, if you do this, I can predict the consequences for you right now." Pei Wei looked like a magician: "Long-term training will only make people bored - I have a scientific basis for saying this.  , like the strong football teams in Europe and South America, even if they are going to participate in the World Cup, the training time will not exceed one month. The usual World Cup qualifiers are even more temporary, and the players will be gathered immediately after the club has finished the game.  Playing qualifiers, disbanding after the game, and players returning to their respective clubs - long training sessions will make the players feel that life is too difficult, and inevitably they will have the idea of ??'hurry up and finish the game, and go home after the game'  , after having this idea, how much fighting power can they maintain? Even if they insist on finishing the game under the call of national honor, they will never perform at their normal level, let alone perform at a super level.  No matter how good the coach is, it doesn't matter, let alone Qi Dashuai - although he is capable, he is a person who has a hard time withstanding the pressure. If he can't bear the pressure, he can only transfer the pressure to the players. When the time comes, the players will not be tired.  They will be crushed to death by pressure. After all, they are not soldiers and are not used to long-term training life. Even animals have a hard time adapting to such concentration, let alone humans."

    "Second, if the time for the qualifiers is set aside, the time for the league will be very short - then there will have to be multiple double matches a week, which is a huge burden on the players themselves, not to mention those national players who still have to play.  Participated in the training camp of the national team - How much can they perform despite being exhausted? How exciting can the league be? Now that our league is just developing in a good direction, we can't bear such a blow!  Even if we enter the World Cup, what's the point? Only the league is the foundation. Without the foundation, how can a towering tree grow? In addition, there are only so many games in the Football Association Cup, and the league is scheduled.  However, let alone the cup competition, but the cup competition cannot be suspended, then the FA Cup competition can only be carried out without the national team - the appeal of the FA Cup is not enough in the first place, and now that the national team is missing, it is even more??People saw it¡ª¡ªso, I said that this plan seemed to be comprehensive, but in fact it didn't even take care of it!  Therefore, if this plan is implemented, there are only two words: No chance!  "

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 172 Military Order

    "Pei Wei, it's not that I don't believe you, or that I think there's anything wrong with what you said - in fact, I think what you said is very likely to happen - but you also have to understand me, even though I'm from the Football Association.  First Vice Chairman, I am in control of the specific affairs, but it is not what I say." Looking at Pei Wei, Xu said solemnly.

    "I understand, so I will only say those words to you, because no one else will understand." Pei Wei also sighed: "Let me tell you this, I went to Europe some time ago, you know, right?  "

    "I know." Xu nodded: "It was reported in the newspaper."

    "In the UK, I found an expert who specializes in customized leagues and gave him the time for this year's A-League, FA Cup and qualifiers. He made a schedule. I think it's very suitable. You can take a look."  Pei Wei took out a watch and put it on the table.

    "Look, we can put the first round of the league on March 16th. At that time, it will be a month before the Chinese New Year. The concentration of the teams and the spring training in Haigeng have just ended, so the league can be launched.  The qualifying group stage starts on May 4th, which is more than a month and a half. The team will gather a week in advance. The national team will gather after the league game on April 27th. After a little rest, they can start the game a week later.  At that time, the players' bodies were accustomed to playing one game a week, and they were in the best condition to play the first two rounds of games. From March 16th to April 27th, there were exactly seven Sundays, plus one.  Wednesday's league match, plus the two first-round matches of the FA Cup, is completely manageable, so there are a total of eight rounds of the league and two rounds of the FA Cup - although with the two rounds of the FA Cup, there are three weeks of double matches a week.  , but the participating teams in the first round of the Football Association Cup are all not very good, and most of them are in League B: but there are no international players, right?¡±

    "Well, that's right, go on." Xu frowned and looked at the schedule, then nodded.

    "After the national team is concentrated, there will be two away games in two consecutive weeks, against Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. After these two games are played on May 11, the third away game against Vietnam will be on May 11.  It will only start on the 25th of March, and there will be two weeks in between. The national team can be disbanded on the spot! During this period, another round of league games will be arranged - this will not only maintain the state of the national players, but also not let them train too much.  Over time, I develop irritability, it¡¯s the best of both worlds! The next three consecutive Sundays are group matches. The team is concentrated again and plays three games in a row, and the last two games are our home games. After that, there are two more weeks.  There will be another round of league games during the gap - that¡¯s ten rounds, right? In addition, according to me, there is no need to play the Football Association Cup without the national team, so no one will watch it.  , Firstly, the national players are not here, and most of the fans watch the football to see the stars. Secondly, there is a collision with the national team-there are national team games, do any fans care about the FA Cup without the national team?¡±  Wei continued.

    Xu nodded repeatedly: "Yes, although the Football Association Cup is not as important as the league, it is still an important event! If no one always pays attention to it, then it means nothing."

    "The last game of the group stage is June 22. With our current strength, qualifying should be no problem. Then it will be the top ten games in Asia. According to the schedule arranged by the AFC, it will be on September 10.  From the 3rd to November 12th, let¡¯s not talk about the period of the top ten games. There are a total of 11 Sundays from June 22nd to September 13th. There is a training camp half a month in advance. Then there are  Ten Sundays. During this period, ten rounds of the league plus two rounds and four FA Cup matches are arranged, which is fourteen games. Only less than half of the weeks require double matches a week. There is no problem at all, although it is arranged in  The hottest summer, but fans should be able to understand, after all, there are top ten games to be played - and being able to see the players of the national team is also an absolute stimulus for the league! In this case, there are only two rounds left in the league!  , the Football Association Cup only has two semi-finals and one final left. Among the eight games in the top ten, the intervals between the second and third rounds, the fifth and sixth rounds are all  For half a month, we can completely give the national football team a few days off. During this period, we can arrange two semi-finals of the FA Cup. In this way, only the national football players of the teams that have entered the semi-finals need to return to the club to play. Is it very harmful to the national team?  Will it have a big impact? After the top ten, there is more than half a month left to complete the remaining two rounds of the league and the Football Association Cup finals. The entire season will be over in December, and there is no need to delay it.  Until the end of the year! Think about it, if it is delayed until the end of the year, it will be freezing and snowy, how will the players play and what will the audience think?"

    "This schedule is very well designed." Xu put it away after reading it: "I will take it to the Football Association for internal discussion. After all, nothing has been determined yet. Your reasons are very good. At least you have convinced me. Now  , I will use reasons to convince other peopleOkay, you have nothing else to do with me, right?If not, I'll get to work.  "

    Pei Wei stood up uncomfortably: "You really killed the donkey after taking off the grinder, and beat the monk after reciting sutras.

    "Burning bridgesforget it, I also know that you are very busy at work, so I won'tgo!"  "

    After saying that, Pei Wei walked out the door. Just as he was about to walk out, Xu's low voice suddenly came from behind: "Thank youI'm sorry."

    Pei Wei smiled, did not answer, and walked out of the door without looking back.

    Pei Wei knew what Xu Xie and saying sorry meant. Both of them knew in their hearts that although the suggestion was made by Pei Wei, neither of them could disclose it to the outside world because as an outsider, as a club, Pei Wei  The boss has no right to dictate the arrangements of the Football Association.  So Xu could only say that he came up with this suggestion. It could be said that it invisibly deprived Pei Wei of the credit and honor that should have belonged to him. The upright Xu was naturally unwilling to do this, but he had to do it -  -This is why Xu said thank you and then apologized to Pei Wei.

    ¡°Thank you is for the Chinese Football Association, and sorry is for Xu personally.

    Pei Wei is not a saint. Sometimes he also thinks: It would be great if he were a staff member of the Football Association, so that he could fully express his opinions and become a Football Association official that everyone praised - but then again,  As the chairman of the club, I can also do many things that are inconvenient for Football Association officials - dig out good players and hire excellent foreign teachers

    After returning to Yunjia, Pei Wei began to deal with some club affairs, and then began to wait for news from Beijing.

    A few days later, Xu called Pei Wei and said that the Football Association had a fierce argument over his proposal, with some in favor and some against.

    Among the heavyweights who were in favor was Wan Junsheng, the vice-president in charge of the league. He believed that doing so would minimize the impact on the league. Even if he could not enter the World Cup, the league would still be prosperous. Then he was criticized by the opposition.  The representative figure, another vice-chairman, the highly respected Cheng Shengda, criticized him as "a petty person who doesn't understand the principle of burning the boat". Then Zhang Long, who supported Wan Junsheng, said that Cheng Shengda was short-sighted and could only see the present and not the future. It was purely just.  He would make a one-shot deal, and then Li Chuanqi, the leader of the national team who supported Cheng Shengda, said that Zhang Long only knew how to play in the league, and did not know how to fight against foreign aggression and support the national team to win glory for the country Anyway, the two groups were having a great quarrel.

    "The most irritating thing is that Marshal Qi, who insisted that the training time was too short and that the Football Association did not support his work enough They had almost agreed to the proposal, but it was what he said that made both Cheng Shengda and Li Chuanqi support it.  He This guy is so angry with me!" Xu complained on the phone.

    "What right does he have as a coach? He is the one who leads the team and is responsible for playing the game well. Why talk so much?" Pei Wei said in confusion.

    "You don't know, he is now considered a staff member of the Football Association, an 'organizational person'! Of course he has to attend the meeting." Xu explained.

    "This useless guy!" Pei Wei was furious: "There are so many national team coaches around the world, don't they always lead the team when there are games, and let the players go back to the club when there are no games? Why can't he? Really?  If you can¡¯t, remove him!¡±

    "That's right!" Xu Meng gave a high-five: "What you said makes sense. I'll say this tomorrow to see if he dares to say anything! In fact, it's just a talk. He has been in charge for three years. The qualifiers are about to begin.  It's about to start, how can I make a substitution Why don't you find a coach for me? I know you are good at finding coaches!"

    "Forget it, I can't find it." Pei Wei shook his head: "In such a short period of time, foreign teachers don't even have time to get familiar with the players, how can they play the game? Even the military is most taboo about changing coaches before the battle. If you change a domestic coach,  , His level is still good among domestic coaches. The main reason is that he does not dare to bear the pressure. If he changes to other domestic coaches, he will not be able to bear the same pressure. It will be the same with anyone else."

    "Well, wait for my letter!" Xu Le hung up the phone cheerfully.

    A few days later, Xu called again.

    "How was it? Did you pass?" Pei Wei asked hurriedly.

    "Passed." Xu's voice sounded very deep on the phone.

    "That's a good thing." Pei Wei was surprised: "Then why do you seem unhappy at all?"

    "The Football Association passed itbut when it was reported to the General Administration of Sports, the leaders of the General Administration thought it was too risky and asked what to do if they couldn't qualify."

    "Then what should we do?" Pei Wei was anxious. We are afraid of this kind of thing in China. No matter how hard you try, the leaders above will have to do it all over again.

    "It passed in the end." Xu said, before Pei WeiFortunately, what Xu said next stunned him: "I have issued a military order. If I cannot enter the World Cup, I will resign immediately!"

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 173 The chaotic Chinese football world

    He was a little confused. Why was the suggestion he made clearly well-intentioned, but it also caused the possibility of the best chairman of the Chinese Football Association to resign?

    Xu's words echoed in his ears: "I have calmed down and studied your proposal in the past few days. It is indeed very good! In this way, even if we fail to enter the World Cup, the league will not be greatly affected You are right,  The league is the foundation. There is no foundation. Improving the level of Chinese football is simply a castle in the air and illusory. On the contrary, if we use the previous proposal, our foundation will be different even if we enter the World Cup. We cannot take this risk since ancient times.  If you don¡¯t plan for the whole world, you can¡¯t think of a moment; if you don¡¯t think of the overall situation, you can¡¯t think of a region. Even if something goes wrong, I¡¯ll just bear it.¡±

    "Damn it!" Pei Wei roared angrily and punched the table.

    "What's the matter? Why are you angry?" Su Mei walked in from the outside and asked in surprise: "What happened?"

    "Noit's nothing." Pei Wei came to his senses and said casually: "How is it? Have any new young players arrived recently?"

    "Two more are here!" Su Mei became excited when she heard this, and said with joy: "Look at this defender, we dug it from Henan He is only fifteen years old, 1.85 meters tall, and fast.  He is not slow either, has accurate positioning, and has strong physical fitness. Several scouts gave him four stars. "

    "Ohlet me see" Pei Wei took the information handed over by Su Mei: "Du Wei?"

    "Do you know him?" Su Mei asked strangely when she saw Pei Wei shouting in surprise.

    "Oh, I don't know him, but the name sounds quite impressive. Who is the other one?" Pei Wei hurriedly interrupted, but he was secretly glad that he had discovered the future 2004 Olympic captain before going to Shanghai.  Come over, it seems that these scouts are really not for nothing.

    "This is a midfielder, also fifteen years old. A midfielder on the right. He has good passing ability and is relatively fast. He is from Xinjiang I don't know how those foreigners dug him out. His name is Li Fang  ¡±

    Pei Wei has never heard of this person. He is probably the kind of person who will be buried in future generations. However, two of the scouts gave him three stars, and the others gave him four stars. It seems that his level is indeed good.  The kind that can be cultivated.

    The players discovered by these scouts were graded with stars, with the highest being five stars. However, only one player was rated as five stars by these scouts, and that was Adriano, who was brought back from Brazil by Pei Wei. Others like  Du Wei, Zheng Zhi and others have only received four-star reviews.

    Since the emergence of Fei, Pei Wei has no longer been superstitious about the names he heard in the future. Players with outstanding skills like Nie Fei are actually unknown in later generations, which shows how many good prospects in China have not been able to kick out.

    Thinking about it, if I hadn¡¯t acquired the Yunjia Second Team, then these hopeless players would have had no choice but to find football on their own after leaving the second team, and no matter how talented they were, they would have been wiped out.

    Pei Wei felt better when he thought of this. In any case, he has indeed made a great contribution to Chinese football. As for the result, I can only use a common saying: do your best and know your destiny.

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    After the New Year, various clubs and teams began to gather together, and the annual Haigeng spring training has also begun. The Haigeng base, which had been silent for a long time, began to become lively again.

    At this time, the Football Association also announced the new year's league schedule, which was exactly the same as Pei Wei's suggestion. It seems that Xu's military order still played a certain role. The clubs simply agreed with both hands and feet. They had heard that  The most important thing is to divide the league into three major sections. The last seven or eight rounds of the league will be held in November and December. There will be no international football players participating in the FA Cup It scares them. You must know that they don¡¯t care about your country.  Whether the team plays well or not, what they care about is whether the league is attractive and whether it can have sufficient advertising effects and economic benefits. You must know that the league last year was really lively, and each club and the group they affiliated with made money.  We have a lot to gain, so we naturally don¡¯t want a big setback this year.

    Announced along with the schedule are several other decisions of the Football Association - to form leagues for each echelon, with the 15th and 13th age groups divided first and then playing in a tournament system, and those in the 17th and reserve teams will play with the first team.  Contest.  As soon as this news came out, various clubs naturally had mixed feelings. The happy ones were naturally those who had done a better job in echelon construction and had sufficient foundation, but the worried ones were those teams with weak foundations, especially this year's newly promoted team Chongqing Huanyu.  The ability of their first team is not bad. Although they are not as wealthy as Pei Wei remembered, they have also poached many good players in their prime from various teams, but their echelon constructionNow it's too weak. I heard that the boss in Chongqing is so anxious that he wants to kill the guy who came up with this bad idea with a knife, and is offering a reward for him.

    At the same time, the Football Association also announced that a new event will be added next year, the Chinese League Cup. It is a small tournament system. The top six teams from the previous year's league will participate. One month before the start of the league, it will be concentrated in Beijing, the seat of the Chinese Football Association.  Held in the first round of the league, the champion and runner-up will have a bye, and the third and sixth place will compete with the fourth and fifth place. The winner will compete with the champion and runner-up for the final spot, and so on. It is said that this move is to increase the interest of the mid-tier teams in the league.  In any case, it is an opportunity to show your face in front of fans across the country.

    The last decision is also very important. The Football Association has decided to expand the number of league teams to fourteen next year. Two teams from A-A will be demoted unchanged, the promotion quota for A-B will be increased to four, and the same two teams will be relegated.  The number of promoted leagues has also been increased to four.

    These pieces of news are considered bombshells, making national media reporters overjoyed, fans dizzying, and clubs dizzy - but everyone knows that after these measures are introduced, the league will become more lively.  That's for sure!

    New season, new opportunities. After seeing the great progress in the league, all clubs are gearing up and preparing to do something big. Especially the success of Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang last year made them pay more attention when looking for foreign players.  Found good, well-known players.

    As in history, Beijing found the famous "three foreign players", Gompers, Andres and Cassiano. The Dalian team hired four foreign players from Beijing while retaining last year's four foreign players.  They hired the national team forward Gao Feng. Historically, Dalian wanted to poach Hao Dong this year. However, Hao Dong was poached by Yunjia Tianyu in advance. They had to settle for the next best thing. After poaching him, his strength and reputation were no less than  Hao Dong's Gao Feng is the best. The transfer fee of 2.2 million exceeds that of Hao Dong last year, making Gao Feng the "king of bids" in this year's transfer market.

    The Shanghai team also made big moves. The most important news is undoubtedly that character coach Xu Genbao left Shanghai Shenhua. It is said that he went to League B because of conflicts with the club's top management: it was Yugoslav coach Stojkov, and this coach brought Shanghai Shenhua.  Two heavyweight players came, the Yugoslav midfielder Petkovic who played for Real Madrid and the famous Bundesliga player Albertz, a former German national team player. Although these two foreign players are not as famous as Dunga, they are also European players.  Well-known players, as soon as these two people arrived, Shanghai's popularity immediately rose to a peak!

    Other clubs have also introduced new foreign players. Compared with the previous two years when they liked to "pick up bargains", the signings of each club this year are much more famous. Even the newly promoted Chongqing also spent heavily to introduce Croatian players who were once selected.  Bicanic of the national team and Paul, the main defender of Everton in the Premier League, Sichuan introduced the captain of the Saudi national team Amin, and even the extremely poor Yanbian team invited Korean coach Cui Yinze and two Koreans.  In addition to foreign aid, they also introduced a striker Zola from Congo.

    Chaos, really chaos. This year¡¯s Chinese football showed a lively scene from the beginning.

    Compared with these teams, Yunjia Tianyu, which made the most noise this time last year, had no movement. In addition to transferring the two former Wuhan team players Zheng Qingao and Jiang Bin back to Wuhan, Wang Yingjie was also replaced as a substitute.  They were transferred to Wuhan together, and then they were transferred from the second team to two young generals, and there was little action.

    "We don't need to make big moves. Because we were already ahead of everyone last year." When interviewed by reporters, Pei Wei said confidently: "Now our main lineup is very good and stable, and there is nothing wrong with it."  There are flaws, and the age structure of this lineup is reasonable, with old and new players, and the substitutes are also very strong. This lineup is enough and we have many young people with potential, and they need opportunities to train. "

    Privately, Pei Wei said to Su Mei: "Change? What should I give in exchange? How many foreign players in Class A can be better than the five foreign players we have now? These five foreign players are capable and capable.  It¡¯s hard to find domestic players at this level! I don¡¯t like the ones who have the ability. Why are they playing as substitutes? Isn¡¯t it nice to buy a few international players and put them on the bench?  Is money a problem? We have hematopoietic function and a stable lineup. It¡¯s time to produce results. Wouldn¡¯t buying people randomly cause trouble for the team? We can just be mean in the transfer market every year and don¡¯t do that.  Regarding pricesare these people immoral?"

    "Oh, you drove up prices last year, and this year you started to blame other people when you got enough?" Su Mei immediately reprimanded him: "How come you are so full that you don't know that hungry people are hungry? It's so boring, you are so  people!"

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 174 How to become a master tactician

    Chapter 174: How to become a master tactician

    Although Yunjia Tianyu is not involved, the transfer market in this year's league is still very lively. However, the flow of domestic famous players is not frequent. There are only Gao Feng and Gao Hongbo from Beijing, Jiang Feng from Liaoning and Han Jinming from Tianjin.  He is a former or current international player, and the club has set its sights on foreign players with higher cost performance.

    This is a bit like Serie A before Bosman's transfer. Generally speaking, teams have one or two international players, three relatively outstanding foreign players, plus some local backbone players and young players they have trained to compete in the world.  The advantage of this model is that it not only ensures the strength of the team, but also does not deprive local players of training opportunities. At the same time, it also prevents the international players from asking for excessive prices - if you go too far, the club will look for foreign players, and the money may not be much.  , the role played is not small at all, in a certain aspect, it has suppressed the treatment of players that has begun to grow a little bit, which Pei Wei did not expect.

    This is the butterfly effect. After gradually moving towards a market economy and clubs having more choices, players can no longer obtain income that is extremely inconsistent with their abilities - although it is still high, it is no longer so outrageous.

    In the general environment, personal power is often insignificant, but when personal power is promoted at the beginning, the entire league begins to develop in a better direction. From this point of view, Pei Wei's early work can be said to be  is very critical.

    After Pei Wei generously disclosed the physical training plan to all the clubs, the physical fitness test that used to be talked about began to become more relaxed. This can be seen from the passing of the physical fitness test conducted by the Football Association.  It is rare that players fail to pass the physical test. Even if some old international players have a more difficult time, they are not as crying as in previous years.

    In Haigeng Yunjia Tianyu, they play less intense warm-up matches with other teams every now and then. At this stage, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main task is to reserve physical fitness.  Due to special circumstances, Yunjia Tianyu's players have much shorter rest time than players from other clubs, so the busiest person during this period is Yourcenar. He is so busy that this romantic Frenchman can't look romantic at all.  When I arrived, one word was written on my face: "Busy!"

    In this case, head coach Benitez has become the most leisurely person. Yourcenar is responsible for physical training, and Xia Liquan and other assistant coaches are responsible for normal ball training.  What he does most every day is stand on the sidelines and watch the players train in silence, occasionally saying a few words.  He didn't go out at night, so he stayed alone in his room and didn't know what he was doing.

    This caused other players and coaches to criticize: I bet you, the head coach, can just direct the game?  Others will do other things, so why do you need to give orders? Our boss can do this!

    Pei Wei couldn't help but murmur in his heart. It's true that Benitez will be a master tactician in the future, but his results before coaching Valencia were really disastrous. Was his decision right?  Does Benitez now really have the strength of Benitez later?

    Even if you have a lot of tactics.  But if you don¡¯t let the players know your tactical intentions in normal training, no matter how sophisticated your tactics are during the game, you still have to rely on the players to execute them. How can this continue?

    He decided to have a good talk with Benitez.

    Under the cover of night, Haigeng seemed unusually quiet. In fact, no matter how restless the players were.  I don't dare to do anything out of the ordinary in this place.  With so many clubs gathered together and so many Football Association staff living with them, who dares to do anything at this time?  If something really happened, let alone the punishment from the club and the Football Association.  Even the ridicule from other colleagues is unbearable.

    It¡¯s already eleven o¡¯clock in the evening. The players have all taken a rest. Needless to say, the remaining rooms with lights on are either the club president¡¯s or the coach¡¯s.

    Pei Wei appeared at the door of Benitez's room. There seemed to be no light inside. Pei Wei also felt a little angry in his heart: "You are not familiar with the players, and you rarely speak or talk during training. I can understand that, but  Shouldn't you put more effort into studying the team and your opponents? You actually go to bed so early and you really think that being a head coach is just a matter of standing on the sidelines and directing the game?"

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei didn't care whether Benitez was asleep or not. He immediately reached out and knocked on the door. The knock on the door spread far away in the silent night.

    There was a sparse sound in the room, and a few seconds later, the door was opened.

    Benitez¡¯s old-fashioned face appeared behind the door. Originally, Benitez¡¯s appearance was not very graceful, and the sky was so dark, with only a little cold moonlight hitting his face.  Illuminating his face turned pale??¡ª¡ªIt's true that Pei Wei is brave.  He was also frightened and took a step back.

    "Boss, it's you." Benitez didn't seem to be surprised.  He said calmly: "What do you want from me?"

    "Uh Nothing's wrong. I can't sleep and I came out for a walk. I wanted to see what you were doing." Pei Wei came back to his senses and at a glance he saw Benitez fully clothed. It seemed that he  I wasn't sleeping just now.

    "Nothing was done." Benitez still looked unfazed. He stepped out of the way and asked Pei Wei to come in: "Boss, come in and talk."

    "Why don't you turn on the light if you're not sleeping?" Pei Wei muttered in his heart, followed Benitez in, and said as he walked: "Smile more when you have nothing to do in the future. There are so many happy things in the world.  Why not smile? The players will like you if you smile more."

    "Sorry boss, I am not a head coach to make the players happy, but to lead them to victory." Benitez said with a face: "I think you don't just want to coax me when you pay me.  Are the players happy? If that's the case you might as well go find a circus clown."

    "Look at you, you are only in your thirties, right? Like me, you are still in the category of young people How do you make yourself look like a sixty-year-old? Why are you so serious? It makes it useless for me to talk to you.  I'm excited." Pei Wei feels that he, a Chinese, has a European personality, while Benitez, a European, has a Chinese antique personality.

    "My job does not include talking to the boss. My age has nothing to do with my personality. I have been like this since I was a child." Benitez remained unmoved.

    "Okay then." Pei Wei sighed and gave up the task of transforming Benitez's character.  In later generations, just after he won the league and UEFA Cup championships, he immediately fell out with the owner of Valencia and went to Liverpool. This may have something to do with his character. After all, the club owner is not a fool. No one will give up easily to win the league.  and the winning coach of the UEFA Cup Double.

    "Now it's okay for me to talk to you in the name of an interpreter, right?" Pei Wei finally found a reason: "Don't forget that I am your personal interpreter. How can I be accurate if I don't understand your tactical thoughts?  Convey your tactical intentions to the players, right?¡±

    Benitez thought for a while and finally nodded: "Okay my translator, what do you want to talk about?"

    "Let's talk casually We need to understand each other's habits so that we can work in harmony" Pei Wei casually turned over a cardboard box on the table: "What's in here?"

    "Videos, video tapes of all the games played by Yunjia Tianyu Club last year." Benitez replied calmly.

    "All of them? Have you collected them all? Did you ask Xiao Zhao to help you find them? No wonder he asked me for instructions that day No, plus the Football Association Cup, the Asian Winners Cup and other places we played last year  The team only played thirty games at most There are probably fifty boxes in this box! What are the extra boxes?" Pei Wei flipped through the paper box in surprise.

    "The extra ones are game videos of other clubs." Benitez pointed to the bottom of the bed: "There are still six boxes there. Ten teams including Yunjia Tianyu that remain in this year's league will be promoted this year.  All the game videos of the other two teams in the second league are available.¡±

    After a pause, Benitez said with a satisfied look on his face: "Our club staff are indeed very capable. I just said that and they found them all for me. They are very neat!"

    "Youwhy do you need so much? These are all videos from last year. All team members have changed this year!" Pei Wei was so surprised that he was almost speechless.  It turns out that Benitez watches these videos every night without leaving home!

    "Although it is a video from last year, it is still valuable for research." Benitez said patiently: "The personnel must have changed, but no matter how there are changes, it is impossible for the entire team to change, right? And  Now I mainly watch the video of our Yunjia Tianyu. I need to have some understanding of the abilities, most accustomed positions and technical characteristics of all players, and then I can develop several suitable tactics based on their characteristics.  I don¡¯t plan to watch the club¡¯s video now, but will study it during the league break. I believe that by adding new game video, I can make targeted arrangements for the opponent.¡±

    "So that's it" Pei Wei said thoughtfully: "Then why haven't you arranged tactical training after the training camp started for so long? We are going to the sea tomorrow, and there is only half a month until the start of the league.  It¡¯s time, is it too late?¡±

    "It is precisely because in a place like this concentration camp??I didn't arrange any tactical trainingHow can I let the opponent see it in advance?  Don't worry, I will arrange training in this area after returning to Yunjia.  "Benitez said with confidence.

    "I understand, you go ahead and do your work. I'll leave first." Pei Wei glanced at the TV playing the video tape and stood up: "You can continue watching. I won't disturb your work."

    When leaving Benitez's room, Pei Wei looked back and muttered: "So this is how a master tactician is made."

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 175 Cultural Level

    Since the players had already stored sufficient physical energy through Yourcenar's training in the previous spring training, after returning to Yunjia, in addition to performing restorative training with a small amount of exercise every day to maintain physical fitness, Bennett  The coaching staff headed by Si began to work hard on tactics.

    The players are very enthusiastic about this. After going through relatively boring physical training, they are very interested in Benitez's various tactical training. However, maybe it is because of their insufficient understanding of tactics.  It seems to Benitez that progress is a bit slow.

    For this reason, Benite dedicated an hour every day to explain tactics in training, and Pei Wei acted as translator. However, the lively players on the court were distracted as soon as they entered the classroom. Except for a few foreign players who could listen, the rest  Even the Chinese players couldn¡¯t listen.

    Pei Wei could only shake his head at this. There was no way. These players now all come from professional teams. They have been taught to play football, football, and football since they were young. There are no big problems on the court, but it sounds like these  I can't listen to the theoretical knowledge - there is no way, the cultural level is too low.

    Benitez and Pei Wei have no good solution to this, they can only persevere. After all, hearing too much is always useful, at least they accept it much faster on the training ground.

    "It seems that we can only use this tactic now." Privately, Benitez shook his head and said to Pei Wei: "There is nothing wrong with the tactic left by coach Wenger, but it seems a bit monotonous, but  He only stayed for a year and a half, and it¡¯s already great to have such results. Now all I can do is add a little new stuff and take my time.¡±

    Pei Wei comforted him a few words and then began to deeply feel how many constraints the players' low cultural level brought to the players.

    Fortunately, the football school I opened can at least allow young players to complete junior high school courses. After that, they will only focus on football and study as a supplement. The quality of the players themselves will also rise to a higher level. I hope it can completely change the cultural level of Chinese players in the future.  It's a low situation.

    This year's league is very special. Each club team has strengthened its own strength, plus the World Cup qualifiers in the middle - for myself, I have to win the league championship, and for Xu Bu to resign, I also have to win the World Cup qualifying spot.  , in this case, we can only postpone the time when Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai go abroad. Anyway, if they can enter the World Cup, then there will still be a chance as long as they perform better in next year's World Cup.

    For this reason, I also canceled the commercial games with Arsenal and the National Team. For no other reason, the main reason is that the time is too intensive and I can¡¯t find time to play such games. After all, Yunjia Tianyu Club  The losses are also huge.

    Time flies, half a month passed in a blink of an eye, the 1997 National Football League officially kicked off, Yunjia Tianyu played away in the first round, the opponent was Tianjin Fanxing.

    The day before the game, Benitez announced the lineup for the next day.

    "The goalkeeper is Xiao Fei, the defenders are Sun Chenghai, Materazzi, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, the midfielders are Ballack and Dunga, on both sides are Nie Fei and Ayling, and the forwards are Tony and Hao Dong."

    "Aylin, although your position is left midfielder, you should be more like a forward in the game. You can break through more on the wing. When necessary, you can also go into the penalty area. You are mainly responsible for offense. You don't need to be very defensive.  Therefore, the number of assists from Wu Jiang behind you should be reduced. Defense is your first priority. You should fly to the right midfielder, but you should be more active in the middle. After you move to the middle, the right side is given to Sun Chenghai.  Sun Chenghai, you have to take into account both offense and defense. I believe you have this ability." Benitez explained the tactics of the game to the players: "But you are only one person, so Dunga, as a defensive midfielder.  You have to fill in for the right side at any time. After Sun Chenghai comes up, you will be responsible for the defense on this side. I think there should be no problem with your ability. Ballack will still play your position in the middle of the midfield, and you should also be responsible for the left side.  To fill in, when Nie Fei is wide, go forward and play as an offensive midfielder. When defending, you have to return to the penalty area. All parts of the midfield should be your range of movement. This should be your most suitable position.  . During the counterattack, Tony is responsible for grabbing the first point and covering Hao Dong. During the positional battle, Tony is the beacon in the penalty area, and Hao Dong, you have to pay attention to the situation on the field.  If necessary, you can retreat outside the penalty area to empty the opponent's defensive power. When defending, if the opponent uses a long pass to counterattack, Materazzi must try to intercept the opponent's long pass in the air as soon as possible.  You have to boldly go up when there is an opportunity for a set kick. At this time, the two full-backs and Dunga are responsible for the defense. In position defense, Zhu Guosheng is the first defender to attack, and Materazzi is filling in behind -  ¨DDo you understand? ¡±

    "I understand!" He said in such detail,Even if the players are uneducated, they still understand.

    "Understood, let's do restorative training. Tomorrow is our first league game of the season. We must win it to make a good start for this year's league! Now tell me, what is our goal for this year's league?  "Pei Wei said loudly.

    "champion!"

    "If we are the runner-up, then we will be" Pei Wei continued this season.

    "Failed season!" Pei Wei always kept these words on his lips during this period, and all the players were familiar with them.

    "Okay, you go out, have a good rest, and prepare for tomorrow's game." Pei Wei waved his hand, and the players immediately walked out talking and laughing.

    "It seems like you will have to continue explaining in detail like this for a while." Pei Wei walked to Benitez's side and sighed.

    "There's no problem with that." Benitez nodded: "Actually, their receptive ability is pretty good, but you can't teach them purely on paper. You have to combine it with games to let them know what they should do. Do it.  Players also need to have a tactical vision. Only the tasks given by the coach can be completed well. At most, they are engineers. They can find out what they should do and how to do it based on the situation on the field. Only such a player can become a player.  Grandmaster."

    "China does not lack good players, but it lacks good players with tactical vision." Pei Wei shook his head: "No way, the quality is there. Among the domestic players in our team, the highest academic qualification is Nie Fei, who has not graduated from high school.  Not to mention the others, look at their signatures, they all look like ghost drawings Forget it, things will get better in the future."

    "I'm very interested in you now." Benitez looked at Pei Wei with a very interested look, which made Pei Wei's hair go crazy. Seeing the strange look in Pei Wei's eyes, Beitez  Only then did Niites react: "No, no, I don't have any special sexual orientation It's just that I think you are too knowledgeable. During this time, I also learned about the situation of some Chinese players. Generally speaking, they have  They have relatively good physical fitness, but that's about it. Maybe there are some who have good skills, but most of them don't have any brains when they play on the field. They just follow the coach's instructions meticulously all of this.  It's pretty good, but it's so bad that I don't even know how to implement the coach's instructions Now I understand, the low cultural quality is directly reflected in this As a club owner, you can actually consider it in advance  In this regard, the football school already has the model of some schools in Europe. It can play football and learn at the same time. Really, I admire you very much. "

    Pei Wei smiled coquettishly: "What the hell I'm just an ordinary person, but I still know a lot about football Okay, let's not talk about it anymore. We are going to win the championship this year. Are you sure?  "

    "I just try my best to do what I can do. No coach dares to pat his chest before the start of the season and say that he will definitely win the championship, at least I won't." Benitez said flatly: "But I know  One point, with the current strength of our team, if we don¡¯t win the championship, except for my mistakes, it can only be blamed on luck In fact, our team should have won the championship last year, but we just lost a little bit of mistakes and luck.  ¡±

    "No one can say anything about luck." Pei Wei relieved him: "Believe me, I can see it. If you lose due to luck, I won't blame you, only my character.  "

    "What does luck have to do with your character?" Benitez obviously didn't understand this future Internet slang. Pei Wei didn't explain it. He just smiled, patted Benitez on the shoulder, and left.  go out.

    After a season of running-in, Yunjia Tianyu's overall strength has reached a peak. Last year's failure made them less arrogant and more cautious. For Yunjia Tianyu, whose confidence is too inflated, this  It should be considered a good thing.

    So although they were playing away from home, the home team Tianjin also caused a lot of trouble for Yunjia Tianyu under the leadership of captain Yu Genwei, but Yunjia Tianyu still won the game with a score of 3 to 1 in the away game. Hao Dong scored twice and Ballack  The icing on the cake.

    Dalian and Shanghai also both won away games with a score of 2-0. Since the other winning teams only won one goal, after the first round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu ranked first in the points with more goals.  Top of the list.

    "This year's champion, we will never give up again!" Pei Wei said firmly at the press conference after the game.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 176 Shut up

    reacted.

    "Yunjia Tianyu is a very strong opponent but we still have a long way to go before we can shake Dalian's championship status." Chi Shangbing said confidently: "Gao Feng's joining has already made up for the final strength of our team.  It¡¯s a shortcoming, but as long as we stick to our own style of play, the championship is still ours.¡±

    Compared with Chi Shangbing¡¯s polite words, Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s Yugoslav head coach Stojkov obviously doesn¡¯t know what euphemism is: ¡°I don¡¯t know why someone would be ranked third in the league after the first round of the league.  The first position is so certain that they can still be ranked first after the season You know, after having stars like Petkovic and Alberts, coupled with Shanghai's deep foundation,  There is no stronger lineup in China. The championship is definitely ours! No other team can threaten us! We only have two goals, the league and cup championships!¡±

    This kind of reaction is actually what Pei Wei hoped for. He originally regretted it when he made a mistake at the press conference at the end of the first round and shouted that he wanted to win the championship. Now that the other two teams that are capable of winning the championship also shouted  With such a slogan, Yunjia Tianyu will not become the target of public criticism.

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei is afraid of anything, but that he doesn¡¯t want to have any impact on Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s plans to win the championship by becoming the target of public criticism.

    Different from being a newly promoted team last year, as last year's runner-up, Yunjia Tianyu began to feel the benefits of the standard "snake arrangement" when the Chinese Football Association arranged the schedule. The opponents in the first three rounds were relatively weak. Except for Tianjin, the opponents in the second round  The newly promoted Qingdao faced the already declining Guangzhou Suns in the third round. It was not until the fourth round that they met a strong team, last year's fourth Beijing team.  The next opponent in the fifth round is Shanghai, and they will not face the old rival Dalian until the tenth round. In the eleventh round, they can face another newly promoted team, Chongqing, while watching the showdown between Dalian and Shanghai.  Such a schedule is very beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu in the final moment of winning the league.

    However, although the schedule and the like have an impact on the results, the most important thing is to look at Yunjia Tianyu's own strength. Otherwise, if Yunjia Tianyu has withdrawn from the championship early in the last round, then even if Dalian and Shanghai play  It's not going to help if it's too brutal.

    Before the start of the league, as the most important media that has always been against Yunjia Tianyu, "Football Herald" put forward a theory when previewing the league. After first affirming Yunjia Tianyu's results last year, they proposed  One wonders, will the "second-year syndrome" of newly promoted teams happen to Yunjia Tianyu?

    This theory is not untenable: "As we all know, although in the league, a newly promoted team is generally considered to be the most popular candidate for relegation, there are also some teams with outstanding strength that will be promoted.  They achieved quite good results in the first year of the league. Firstly, it is because they are indeed capable, and secondly, because other opponents are not familiar with them, which stimulates the players to win*.  *, so generally speaking, they will occupy a good position at the end of the season We usually call this kind of team a "dark horse", but when the second season comes, fans will be surprised to find out.  , the "dark horse" that created miracles last year began to gradually fade away, and encountered troubles of one kind or another. We call it "promoted horse second-year syndrome". It seems a bit incredible, but to put it bluntly, it is very simple - players compete to win.  ** decline, other teams are familiar with their style of play You know, a newly promoted team is a newly promoted team. Their background is completely incomparable with traditional strong teams, and Yunjia Tianyu has done nothing in the transfer market this year.  This also illustrates this point. This year's league may still be competing for hegemony with Shanghai, or it may be joining the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Beijing However, there will definitely not be anything like Yunjia Tianyu. It should be more realistic for them to enter the top six.  Target."

    Pei Wei almost smiled after reading this report, and then handed it to Su Mei next to him, laughing so hard that he couldn't stand upright.

    "Why are you so happy? I think what they said makes sense." Su Mei said in confusion.

    "So you are at most an amateur fan." Pei Wei finally stopped laughing: "These words do sound very reasonable and very 'professional' But as long as you have a deeper understanding, you  You will find that these experts are just brick-and-mortar experts.¡±

    "What you said is really damaging." Su Mei was amused by Pei Wei: "Why do you say that?"

    "First, we are not an ordinary newly promoted team. Look at our hardware facilities and our reserve strength! Which 'traditional strong team' in China can match it?" Pei Wei explained: "Second, the Chinese professional league  Change plus this year"It's been less than four years. Where did the 'traditional strong team' come from?"  At most, in the professional team era, their football level was relatively high and their echelon construction was relatively complete. Compared with those European giants with a history of hundreds of years, they are just

    ¡¯s children are only one or two years older than us at most. This gap is huge. It is even more nonsense to use our lack of action in the transfer market as an excuse this year!  The reason why we haven't made any big moves is not because we don't have money, but because we don't have the right players who can be better than the players we have!  We did buy a lot of people last year, but the framework of the main lineup was already set up when we were in Class A and B!  This report may seem reasonable, but in fact it is all meaningless speculation and malicious speculation. It is meaningless at all.  "

    "Then I'll tear it up." Su Mei said angrily.

    "Don't tear it up, it's only fifty cents a piece." Pei Wei grabbed it and said, "I just said it wrong. It's not meaningless at all at least it can be used as a negative teaching material to inspire the morale of the players."

    Pei Wei is right. After seeing this report, all the players were very angry. While they were working hard, someone made sarcastic remarks to them, saying that they had no hope no matter what they did. Even a person with the best temper would go berserk.  , not to mention that there are not many good players in Yunjia Tianyu.

    "Guys, look, this is how these guys define us What kind of newly promoted team? We were the runner-up last year! Although for us, there is no difference between the runner-up and the tenth place, but this title is still  It can scare people but they completely ignore the facts and only concoct such a lie to try to undermine our morale Do you want to give them a loud slap in the face after the season?" Pei Wei said in a very inflammatory voice.

    Originally, the players were about to explode one by one, but when the boss provoked them like this, they immediately exploded.

    "What a fucking bully! You haven't learned enough lessons, yet you dare to slander us like this!" Zhu Guosheng got excited, jumped up on the table in the locker room, shirtless, and yelled.

    "Get off here, don't fall!" Xia Liquan hurriedly pulled him down. This guy was so big, it would definitely be heavy if he fell.

    "At first, this newspaper said that we could only fight for relegation in League B, but then we rushed to League A with an undefeated record, creating a miracle of three big steps in two years. Then they said that we were in League One  A can only avoid relegation, and directly said that we will return to where we came from Then we effectively counterattacked them with a runner-up, and now we have given them two slaps that could not be louder.  Want to give them a third blow?¡±

    "Give them a third slap!" Aylin shouted, and other team members responded.

    "Very good!" Pei Wei clapped his hands with satisfaction: "Now I announce that the ban on Football Herald has been extended again. No player, coach or staff member of the club will be able to accept any interview with this newspaper!  Until they apologize! I, Pei Wei, can suffer any loss, but I will never accept unreasonable accusations from others!"

    Feeling the boss's anger, the players knew that the usually smiling boss was really angry. Many players silently mourned the "Football Herald" in their hearts. It seems that this newspaper never wants to get anything from Yunjia Tianyu in the future.  A little news.

    "In the next game, I want you to use practical actions to fight back, and use victory to silence those who have always been biased against us! Let them know that our Yunjia Tianyu is a truly strong team in Class A, a real  Rich family!¡±

    How dare the players not try their best when the boss speaks?

    So Yunjia Tianyu's opponent in the second round, the newly promoted Qingdao Haixing, was in bad luck. They were sitting at home against this opponent that they had never dealt with before (Yunjia Tianyu was in Class A B and Class A in 1995, and Yunjia Tianyu was in Class A in 1996).  Qingdao fell when they were promoted) Not polite at all, with the help of the home fans' cheers, they went straight up and gave the Qingdao team a beating, which made the Qingdao team dizzy.

    The explosive performance showed an excellent competitive state. He scored two goals and directly assisted Toni once. Recoba's goal in the second half was also instigated by him. It seems that if this continues, the national team will definitely have him.  a place.

    Four to zero, the biggest score in the league so far this season. With the advantage of goal difference, Yunjia Tianyu continued to suppress Dalian, who also won, and occupied the first place. Like last year, Shanghai won in the second round.  After suffering a draw, they were tied by Sichuan at home, which made their new head coach Stoikov furious.

    At the press conference after the game, Pei Wei only said one thing: "I just want to say one thing to those who doubt us, shut their mouths!"

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 177 Different Two Heroes Struggle for Hegemony

    Tianyu Club translator Pei Wei (Wan Junsheng: Why is this punishment so awkward?) was fined 3,000 yuan for inappropriate remarks after the game. The club fined him 10,000 yuan and gave him a warning.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t care about this. He can¡¯t say it at the press conference, but I can always say it in interviews with other media, right?

    The day after the Football Association's penalty order was issued, Pei Wei accepted an interview with another media, "Titan Yuan Bao", and continued to publish something that made "Football Herald" furious.

    "It is true that the news media has the right to report information, and the prosperity of the Chinese Professional League in recent years cannot obliterate the media's huge contribution in disseminating information. However, some bad media continue to report to the media because of personal grudges.  What kind of behavior is this? This is a very bad behavior that has no professional ethics in the news media! Is this what a news media should do to criticize the work of the club based on baseless assumptions?  ? As a conscientious news media, reporting on the positive things that happen in the league and exposing the shady things in the league is what you should do, instead of constantly and without reason attacking someone who has done nothing wrong because of personal grudges.  Club! Now I officially announce that Yunjia Tianyu Club refuses to accept all interview requests from "Football Herald" until "Football Herald" makes a formal, sincere and public apology!  "Football Herald" interview! Yes, they have the right to interview, but we also have the right to refuse the interview!"

    As soon as this statement came out, the national football community was immediately shocked.

    Pei Wei's words are a declaration of war on the "Football Herald". This has never happened before in the history of the Chinese League - who is not afraid of offending those "uncrowned kings"?  But now that Yunjia Tianyu has good grades and enough news, Pei Wei is not afraid of offending someone. Naturally, other media are rushing to report the news about Yunjia Tianyu!

    "Football Herald" responded immediately and published this message on its first page the next day: "Pei Wei must stop falsely slandering "Football Herald", otherwise the possibility of using legal means will not be ruled out!"

    Want to file a lawsuit?  Pei Wei smiled, no matter how famous a player is, he will be afraid of a lawsuit that will affect his energy in playing football, but what is he afraid of?  Except for helping Benitez translate during the game, he can be said to have no time at all, but he is still afraid of filing a lawsuit with you?

    "I heard that they want to sue me for slandering them? Yunjia Tianyu Club is also preparing to sue. Yunjia Tianyu is suing "Football Herald" for slander and malicious speculation about our club in the newspaper!"

    Later, "Football Herald" indeed filed a lawsuit in their local court against Yunjia Tianyu Club owner Pei Wei for interfering with press freedom. Then Yunjia Tianyu Club immediately sued "Football Herald" for defaming Yunjia Tianyu Club. The lawsuit between the two parties lasted for a whole year, and finally in  Under the Supreme Court's ruling, the evidence for both parties' prosecution was insufficient, and the two cases were not established. The litigation costs were shared by both parties. These huge costs are nothing to the wealthy Pei Wei, but they have greatly damaged the vitality of "Football Herald". This is also  That¡¯s another story.

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    The players will naturally not know what happened next, but now they know one thing. The boss Pei Wei is really angry, otherwise there would not be such a big fuss.

    What is the old saying: The main concern is the humiliation of the minister, the main humiliation is the death of the minister - although it is now a modern society, but the most basic thing is to eat other people's food and serve other people's bowls. Now that the boss is angry, his subordinates always  Do you want to make some kind of statement?

    Although Pei Wei usually doesn't have any airs among the players, he should play and make trouble, but as a successful person in the business, he naturally knows how to win the hearts of his subordinates.  In other words, in the minds of the players, Pei Wei is approachable but does not lose his majesty.

    Now that the boss is angry, are there any players who don¡¯t work hard in the game?  The direct consequence was that in the following games, Yunjia Tianyu played very hard - maybe this was a damage to the physical strength of the main players, but who is Benitez?  Although in later generations of Liverpool, his rotation system was criticized, but for Yunjia Tianyu, who has many young players and is led by a group of veterans, proper rotation can not only save the physical strength of the main players, but also allow young substitutes to  They get more exercise opportunities.

    And his rotation is not a purposeless rotation. The entire formation rarely changes, and the team headed by Don Dunga Materazzi

    In the third round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu defeated the Guangzhou Suns 2-0 at home with three young substitutes. Zhou Nan, a young central defender who only entered the first team this year, replaced Zhu Guosheng. The 1.88-meter-tall  The central defender performed well, and the midfielders Yu Xiaowei and Deng Ga formed a double midfielder.??Let Nie Fei

    The ability is more vividly demonstrated. Meng Xiaojun replaced Wu Jiang as the left back. The two foreign forwards Recoba and Tony scored a goal each in the forward line. They still maintained sufficient firepower even when Hao Dong took a rest.

    Immediately after the fourth round, they went north to challenge Beijing away from home. Facing such a strong opponent, Benitez boldly rested Dunga and sent in Zhang Yiming, another defensive midfielder who was only promoted to the first team this year.  The physically energetic midfielder showed no sign of stage fright at all. He was running all over the field, making the Beijing team's midfield attack much more difficult. Together with Ballack and the two central defenders, he blocked Beijing's "three foreign guns" attack.  Hao Dong, who was full of energy after a rest, took advantage of the support of Nie Fei Rekoba and scored the winning goal.

    After four rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu has achieved an impressive four-game winning streak, scoring ten goals and conceding only one goal in four games. Compared with Dalian, which also won four consecutive games but scored eight goals and conceded one goal,  The defense is just as good, but there are many more attack points.

    What is even more surprising is that after four games, except for Nie Fei, goalkeeper Xiao Fei, and full-back Sun Chenghai, the other main players did not play in all the games, and the Dalian team basically won this game with its main lineup.  Four games - in other words, Yunjia Tianyu has achieved the same good results as Dalian in addition to allowing the main players to fully rest and training the young players. It is clear at a glance which one is better.

    In the fifth round, they faced Shanghai at home. This was a focus battle.

    Yunjia Tianyu has won four consecutive games and Dalian Dongfang has won four consecutive games. However, the situation in Shanghai is not good. They were tied by Sichuan and Shandong in the second and fourth rounds respectively. It seems that Yugoslav coach Stojkov still has a long way to go.  Let's go.

    Reconnecting with last year¡¯s inexplicable ¡°seven consecutive draws¡± makes Shanghai fans feel a little worried about this year¡¯s league competition.

    ?Obviously, their concerns are not unrealistic.

    Every time Yunjia Tianyu meets Shanghai and Dalian, they always play fierce and exciting games, and this time is no exception.

    After a week¡¯s rest, all the main players of Yunjia Tianyu are on the field, determined to win this game and maintain their top position.  Shanghai Shenhua is extremely eager to win this game. If they lose this game, it will be certain that Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s championship dream this season will be over again soon after the league starts.

    The two big-name foreign players of Shanghai Shenhua, who performed mediocre in the previous rounds, truly proved in this game that their strength is worthy of their income. Petkovic used his gorgeous and effective skills to constantly cause trouble for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defense.  , despite Dunga's defense, he still helped Xie Hui score twice with two beautiful assists, and Alberts lived up to his reputation as the "Iron Hammer" and built a solid wall in the midfield.  In the second half, he scored an extremely wonderful long-range shot. It can be said that in this game, Shanghai Shenhua showed their best form since the beginning of this season!

    But it is a pity that Yunjia Tianyu's state is even more terrifying. Although they will go to Malaysia to participate in the semi-finals and finals of the Asian Cup Winners Cup after this game, they did not stay in this game.  Dong scored another goal, which was his fourth goal in the five rounds of the league, and he had not played in the third round yet. His scoring rate reached an astonishing one goal per game, which made the national team head coach who was watching the game  Marshal Qi was overjoyed.  Fei, who has become more and more conspicuous this season, also showed excellent competitive status. In addition to assisting Materazzi to score a goal through a corner kick, he also instigated a beautiful attack. Tony received his pass.  After the ball, Sun Chenghai assisted Sun Chenghai to score a World Cup goal from outside the penalty area. In the second half, he also created two free kicks through two personal breakthroughs. Recoba, who came on as a substitute in the second half, scored twice through free kicks. Yunjia Tianyu won 5-3 at home.  Defeat Shanghai Shenhua!

    Five consecutive victories, scoring 15 goals and conceding four goals. At the same time, the opponents also include strong teams like Shanghai and Beijing. This result contains a lot of gold.  After crossing the two hurdles of Shanghai and Beijing, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s next opponent is only Dalian, and Dalian has not played against strong teams like Beijing and Shanghai. If Dalian had not also won five consecutive victories,  Then the media will probably cry out, "Who can stop Yunjia Tianyu?" In Pei Wei's memory, the media also lamented like this after Dalian was the only one to outshine Shanghai from the beginning this year.

    However, history has changed. The emergence of Yunjia Tianyu gave Dalian a strong opponent besides Shanghai, and also brought the competition in the league back to the era of two heroes competing for hegemony. Although it is less exciting and less exciting than the Romance of the Three Kingdoms  It's exciting, but at least it's much more intense than just one family.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 178 Afraid of South Korea?  We are not afraid of South Korea!

    After entering the semi-finals, the Cup Winners' Cup adopts a single elimination system and has two teams participating. The East Asian team is the Yunjia Tianyu team from China and the Pohang Steelers team from South Korea, and the West Asian team is  They are Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia and Peruzzi from Iran.  The four teams will compete in Malaysia for a week. First, there will be a civil war between East and West Asia to determine the final team, and then there will be a championship battle. Then Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponent in the semi-finals will naturally be Pohang from South Korea.  Ironworkers.

    Since they want to participate in this competition, Yunjia Tianyu specially applied to the Chinese Football Association, hoping to postpone the league this Sunday.  The Chinese Football Association has decided that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s sixth-round home game against Jilin Yanbian will be postponed until after the seventh round of the league on April 23.

    After finishing the league match against the Shanghai team, the Yunjia Tianyu team flew directly to Kuala Lumpur to start preparing for the Asian Winners Cup semi-finals on April 13.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponent is Pohang Steelers. In Pei Wei¡¯s impression, this team was the champion of the Korean Cup in 1995 and the champion of the Korean K-League in 1996. It is quite strong and will compete in Asia next year when the Dalian team is in full swing.  In the Club Cup, they lost to their opponents on penalty kicks in the final. The referee's controversial penalty decision caused the Chinese club to lose its best opportunity to win the Asian championship since the beginning of the professional league.  .

    Although there is no match between Dalian and Dalian in the league, and Pei Wei also believes that it is because of Dalian's one-man show and the subsequent "Dalian connection" that seriously damaged the competition and vitality of the Chinese league, he has always admired Dalian's role in Asia.  A feat against Japanese and Korean clubs in the game.

    This time against Pohang Steelers, Yunjia Tianyu must win, not only because Yunjia Tianyu is bound to win the Asian Cup Winners Cup, but also because it must bury a secret in the hearts of Pohang Steelers players.  The seeds of failure will indirectly help Dalian Oriental defeat Pohang Steelers in the Asian Club Cup next year.

    Pei Wei often criticizes the various cup competitions organized by the AFC. The leagues of South Korea, Japan and China, the top three in East Asia, are all year-round. However, in order to favor the multi-year competition system for West Asian clubs, the Asian Club Cup and the Asian Champions League  The Champions League adopts a multi-year competition system, which is naturally unfair to East Asian teams.

    In this Asian Club Cup, China's league champion Shanghai Shenhua has been eliminated by South Korea's Yihe Tianma, and Yunjia Tianyu has become the only one. This has also attracted considerable attention from the domestic media to this game.

    After Yunjia Tianyu arrived in Kuala Lumpur, many domestic reporters also rushed over. Even CCTV sent a camera crew to prepare to broadcast the semi-finals to fans across the country.

    Of course, if Yunjia Tianyu loses, CCTV will not transfer the third or fourth place finals. If it reaches the finals, it will of course be transferred to the finals.

    Although they have just played one fierce game, the physical fitness of Yunjia Tianyu's main players has not been greatly affected. First, because the season has just started, and second, because they have very good physical reserves in the training camp before the start of the season.  The third reason is that due to the proper use of the rotation system, the main players basically did not play all the games. Now the whole team is in good physical condition and has high morale.

    Pei Wei was interviewed by CCTV the day before the game. When the reporter asked him what he thought about "Korean phobia", Pei Wei's answer almost made the reporter unable to raise his head.

    "What is Koreanophobia? Is there such a disease? Why haven't I heard of it?" Pei Wei opened his eyes and asked strangely.

    The reporter didn't know whether Pei Wei was pretending to be stupid or he really didn't know, so he had to explain for him: "Our Chinese football team has not beaten the Korean team for many years The 1992 National Olympics team was  They lost to the Korean team. They also lost to the Korean team in the final of last year¡¯s Asian Youth Championship. This is called ¡®Koreanphobia¡¯.¡±

    "So it's like this you develop some kind of disease after losing a few games. I think the person who came to this conclusion is really sick!" Pei Wei's words shocked the reporter, and he began to regret this a little bit.  Interviewed for the first time - who is in front of me?  The most famous "big mouth" in the Chinese football circle can say anything and dare to say anything. It would be bad if he said something now - this is a simultaneous live broadcast.

    "Oh, losing a few games is called a 'disease'. I would like to ask the person who came to this conclusion, do you know the England national team? I think you should know? And do you know the Swedish national team? The person I want to know must not know.  The English national team has many players. England has won the world championship and is recognized as a world-class team. Its strength and performance should be better than the Swedish team, right? But do you know that England has not defeated the Swedish team in official competitions for many years?  Don't be surprised, don't be surprised - the last time England was officiallyThe first time Sweden beat Sweden was in the 1966 World Cup!  If according to this statement [+:Rui syndrome¡¯?  "

    "This" The reporter was speechless. He was also surprised by Pei Wei's statement. England hasn't beaten Sweden in thirty-one years?  No

    If he knew the situation in later generations, he would be even more surprised. Until Pei Weinian, England still had not defeated the Swedish team in an official game. It had been a full forty years, which was much longer than the history of the Chinese team not defeating the South Korean team.

    "Yes, we haven't beaten the Korean team in the past few years, but it's only one game a year, right? It's normal for someone to lose in a football match. Even if we lose, it means there are things we haven't done well.  , just make improvements But you must not blame it on the phobia, that is very irresponsible behavior!" Pei Wei waved his fist: "Tomorrow's game is just an ordinary game, we must  Defeat all opponents and get the final honor. No matter what country the team is from, our goal is the same, which is victory!¡±

    The bold words have been shouted out, but our boss Pei's consistent principle is to "contempt the opponent strategically and pay attention to the opponent tactically." Shouting a winning slogan externally can improve morale, and internally, it must remind the players  cautious.

    "Pohang Steelers are very strong. They were the Korean Cup champions the year before last and the Korean League champions last year. Their results were even better than ours. At the same time, the fighting spirit of Korean players is also very distinctive. Their perseverance.  You must pay attention, in a knockout game like this, we must work hard and not let up until the game is over.¡±

    Before the start of the game, Pei Wei was doing his routine pre-match mobilization: "You also saw the interview with me on CCTV two days ago Koreanphobia, hum, Hao Dong, tell me, you are afraid of Koreans  ?"

    "Of course I'm not afraid!" Dong stood up immediately.

    "So Yang Tian, ??what about you? Are you afraid of the Korean team?" Pei Wei turned to Yang Tian again.

    "What's there to be afraid of!" Although Yang Tian usually has a good temper, as the most direct victim of "Korean phobia", I'm afraid they are unwilling to admit this.

    In Pei Wei¡¯s opinion, although this may sound like a tough talk, it is still better than believing that you have Korean phobia and losing with peace of mind.

    "You, you." Pei Wei pointed at Dong and Yang Tian: "The Olympic team you represented both lost to the South Korean team Now I give you a chance to avenge your shame. You are willing to tell everyone with your performance.  Man, aren¡¯t Chinese players afraid of South Korea?¡±

    "Of course!" Not only Hao Dong and Yang Tian, ??but all the Chinese players stood up. Although most of them have never played against Korean players, it is precisely because of this that they do not lack the ability to compete with Korean players.  The courage to confront.

    "Very good, let us prove to everyone that no matter what, we at Yunjia Tianyu have no fear of anyone!"

    ? Within Asia, Posco is very strong.  If they were not strong, they would not be able to win the Korean League Championship again after first winning the Korean Cup. However, historically, in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup Winners Cup, they lost to Japan's Nagoya Grampus.  Now, Yunjia Tianyu has defeated Nagoya Grampus twice in the game. Although football games are not simple addition and subtraction, it can at least prove that Yunjia Tianyu is also a very strong team.

    In terms of strength, Yunjia Tianyu is even better than Dalian Dongfang, which is at its peak.  Although they lost in the competition for the league championship last year, almost all the main players of Yunjia Tianyu are in a period of improvement. After a year of running in and growing up, they are stronger and have begun to show strength that surpasses Dalian.  Pohang Steelers, who will be stronger next year, only defeated Dalian through a penalty shootout. In fact, only those who have watched that game will know how unjustly Dalian lost.

    This game played on April 13, 1997 was later called by Chinese fans as the beginning of Chinese football catching up with Korean football. In this exciting and fierce game, Yunjia Tianyu won the first place among the top players in Asia.  Showing their strong strength in front of them, Hao Dong and Nie Fei, two representatives of Chinese players, scored two goals each, helping Yunjia Tianyu eliminate Pohang Steelers 4-2 and enter the finals of the Asian Cup Winners Cup!

    This is a victory that completely suppressed the opponent from the process to the result. From the beginning of the game, Yunjia Tianyu has always controlled the rhythm in his own hands, giving Pohang Steele no chance to win at all!

    This is the first time that a Chinese club has defeated a Korean club in Asia since the beginning of the Chinese Professional League!

    After the game, facing the swarming Chinese reporters, Pei Wei repeated what he said in the interview before the game: "What is 'Koreanphobia'? As long as there is nothing wrong with us, we will not have any 'phobia'.  A certain disease'! Fear of Korea???Afraid of Korea!  "

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 179 Yayou Cup

    The decline of losing to the Korean team in the qualifying competition has made Chinese clubs no longer troubled by various psychological problems before facing Korean clubs. From this aspect, it is undoubtedly a success.

    But from another aspect, it has had a great impact on Yunjia Tianyu's preparations for the finals. Every day, countless reporters ask Yunjia Tianyu for interviews, and they ask all kinds of strange questions, ranging from the player's status to the upcoming  The tactics that Yunjia Tianyu planned to adopt in the first finals annoyed the coaches and players.

    For this reason, Pei Wei specially held a press conference. At the meeting, he directly asked the reporters: "You tried every means to find out Yunjia Tianyu's tactical arrangements in the finals. Do you want to prepare your opponents in the finals in advance?"  ?¡±

    At that time, some reporters protested: "We just want the fans to know more! The fans have the right to know!"

    "Then do you also want to know the deployment of our troops during the war? Do you want to know where our troops are going to attack and where we are going to concentrate our key forces?" Pei Wei asked immediately.

    "A war is a war, and a football match is a football match. Please don't confuse the situation." Reporters are not all stupid.

    "Football is modern warfare. Have you heard this sentence?" Pei Wei is a good talker: "Now if I cooperate and tell you what tactics we are going to use and what kind of players we are going to send you will be happy.  The fans may be happy, but the happiest thing is our opponents - do you think we will be happy? Will we take the initiative to tell the truth about ourselves? It's too late for us to keep it secret.  As someone who supports us, you directly revealed the news that your opponents want to know most - do you support us or Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal?"

    The reporters were speechless. Even if they wanted to know the news in advance, they couldn't say that they supported Al Hilal.

    "I understand how you feel, and I also know that fans like to see these things in advance." Pei Wei knew that these reporters should not be hurt, because there will be times when they will be needed in the future: "But you also need to understand us, right?  In order to achieve good results, we must keep it confidential. If you really want to help us, find out more about Al Hilal and let us know. I think the fans also want to see Al Hilal's strength.  Prepare your tactics. It not only guarantees sales, but also helps us indirectly, so why not do it?¡±

    A meal of sticks and carrots always sends these reporters away, so that the team can prepare for the finals three days later with peace of mind.

    "In the last game, Hao Dong and Nie Fei performed the best. The opponent will definitely not be defenseless, so in the final, we have to make some changes."

    A coach who has five or six core players with similar levels is undoubtedly happy. Sometimes we blame the coach for only knowing how to use one core. In fact, the coach is also very helpless. If he only has one superstar, who else can he use?  Just like Maradona at his peak, even if the whole world knows that he is the core, the coach can only do this.

    "In the final, our main offensive forces are Ballack and Recoba!" Benitez drew two circles on the tactical board: "Nie Fei, although you can get more balls in the final, don't use  All attacks are initiated by yourself, mostly on the wing, leaving space for Ballack to come in from the back. Hao Dong, you can also switch positions with Recoba and let him take charge of the main attack to catch the opponent off guard!  The initiator of our attack in the last game was Nie Fei, and the finisher was Hao Dong. Now let¡¯s do the opposite!¡±

    Sure enough, after the start of the game, Al Hilal really stepped up their guard against Hao Dong and Nie Fei. From the videos they obtained of Yunjia Tianyu's recent rounds of games, Hao Dong and Nie Fei were in the best shape.  , and the two of them scored all of Yun Jiatianyu's goals in the last game, so the defense against them must be tighter.

    At the beginning of the game, Yunjia Tianyu still adopted the tactics of the previous game, which made the opponent more determined to defend Hao Dong and Nie Fei. This is exactly what Benitez wants to see.

    In the fifth minute of the game, Fei took the ball and launched an attack from the right. He got rid of two defenders in one breath and suddenly moved to the right. Sun Chenghai stepped in and quickly passed the ball. Tony rushed to header and the ball was slightly higher.  .

    In the eighth minute, Yunjia Tianyu counterattacked after a long pass from the backcourt. Tony headed the ball over. Recoba took the ball and handed it directly to Hao Dong. Hao Dong dribbled the ball past the defender and then shot angrily from the penalty area. The ball was  The goalkeeper blocked it for a while and then the defender came up to make a big-footed clearance.

    At the beginning, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s two consecutive very threatening attacks made Al Hilal¡¯s coach unable to sit still. He stood up and shouted twice at the court, and soonThe number of defenders guarding Nie Fei and Hao Dong increased by one each.

    Benitez¡¯s face remained calm, but there was something in his heart.

    With only four people being used to guard Dong and Fei, how many other defensive forces does Al Hilal have left?

    In the 16th minute, Fei received the ball from Dunga in the middle of the midfield. Two defenders immediately came up to him. Nie Fei took a step forward. Seeing that there was no chance of a breakthrough, he immediately took the ball to the right.  The midfielder hesitated for a moment and ran after him.

    Seeing that there was a big hole in Al Hilal's defense in the middle, Nie Fei continued to dribble the ball to the side, focusing the attention of the Al Hilal defenders and immediately passed the ball back with his heel in a concealed manner!

    Sun Chenghai, who was following, received the ball and immediately passed it across to Dunga in the middle. Dunga did not hesitate and passed a direct pass to Ballack's feet in front of the penalty area!

    Three passes had already torn Al Hilal's midfield defense to pieces. Ballack took the ball a few steps forward. Seeing that no defender came to defend him, he immediately adjusted the ball to the most comfortable shooting position and swung it.  A hard volley with the right foot!

    "Whoa!" A white light flashed in the air. Although Al Hilal's goalkeeper was prepared, he never expected that this long-range shot would be of such quality!

    high speed!  Great power!  Tricky angle!  For a long shot of less than 30 meters like this, if the three points mentioned above can be achieved, then there are only two possibilities for not scoring: one is bad luck, and the other is the goalkeeper suddenly has a divine help!

    It¡¯s obvious that Ballack was lucky today, and Al Hilal¡¯s goalkeeper didn¡¯t appear to be possessed by a god!

    The goalkeeper stretched his hand halfway, and saw the ball flying right in front of his hand, and then there was a "swish!"

    "The ball is in! The ball is in! Ballack's long shot opened the scoring for Yunjia Tianyu!" CCTV's live broadcaster Huang Daxian shouted with joy: "Yunjia Tianyu continued their good form recently and faced  Al Hilal, the champion of the West Asia Division, scored a goal in the first 17 minutes!¡±

    The Yunjia Tianyu players hugged each other while shouting, while Benitez and Pei Wei looked at each other and smiled. They touched their palms fiercely and shouted: "Yeah!"

    This goal undoubtedly disrupted Al Hilal's entire arrangement. Originally, Al Hilal's coach saw that Yunjia Tianyu was very powerful in attack and had good defensive abilities in positional warfare, but he did not have many options when facing counterattacks.  Both the defender and the defensive midfielder are not fast, and the two full-backs have relatively large holes after assisting. The strategy is defensive counterattack, but Benitez sent Tang Yong, the fastest among the central defenders, to play in this game.  The main force, coupled with this unexpected (in the opinion of Al Hilal coach, an accident) conceding goal, it can be said that Al Hilal's overall arrangement has been messed up.

    Fight against each other?  Al Hilal is more afraid of Yunjia Tianyu's counterattack, and he is not very sure about breaking Yunjia Tianyu's defensive formation. Continue to defend?  After guarding Nie Fei, Yunjia also has Ballack in the midfield. It's impossible to send two people to guard him, right?

    Judging from the first two attacks, Hao Dong and Nie Fei are indeed in good condition. If they relax their defense on these two people, they will be scored again.

    Just when coach Al Hilal hesitated, Yunjia Tianyu would not give him time to think, and continued to launch a more fierce attack with Ballack and Recoba as the main players.

    In the 29th minute of the first half, Wu Jiang, who stepped forward to assist, made a pass. Tony once again sent an accurate header. Hao Dong took the ball and was immediately blocked by two opponents. However, he did not force the shot, but made a pass.  Turn around and send the ball to the front of the penalty area!

    Recoba stepped in and immediately hit the ball with his left foot without stopping the ball!

    The ball flew quickly to the ground, flew through the gap specially made by Hao Dong, and hit the lower left corner of the goal with great skill, two to zero!

    The two long-range shots were like two sap blows, which made Al Hilal dizzy.

    In fact, in terms of strength, Al Hilal is definitely not bad. Even if it is a little worse than the current Yunjia Tianyu, the gap is definitely not as big as the score shows - otherwise they will not be the champions of this year's Asian Cup Winners Cup in history -  ¨DIt¡¯s just that the level of their coach is really far behind Benitez.

    His every move was fully expected by Benitez, but he was completely kept in the dark about Benitez's tactical arrangements-the starting point was much later than others, so how could he catch up?

    In addition, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s luck in this game is also good - no matter how beautiful the long-range shot is, it takes a little luck to score. Today, Yunjia Tianyu scored two long-range shots with two feet, which is not bad.

    With two balls in hand, Yunjia Tianyu began to lightlyHe loosely controlled the rhythm on the court and used the most energy-saving kicking method to maintain the score until the end. Yunjia Tianyu won the 1996-97 Asian Winners Cup with a complete victory record!  This is the second championship trophy for the Chinese team in Asia!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 180 The End

    "Out!"

    There was a shout from somewhere, and the reporters standing scattered in the hall immediately ran towards the exit with a "coax" as if they had received some instructions.

    People who didn¡¯t know the truth began to ask if any Hong Kong and Taiwan singers were coming to Guangzhou to perform, but those people seemed to be middle-aged people. There shouldn¡¯t be any groupies that old, right?

    Only the reporters who ran towards the exit knew that they were not here for anyone else, but for the Yunjia Tianyu team, which had just won the Asian Cup in Malaysia and won the second Asian championship for Chinese football!

    Before Yunjia Tianyu, in addition to the "Ten Champions" Liaoning team that was very popular before the start of the professional league, it had won the Asian Club of the Year in 1989 Yunjia Tianyu had climbed to the top of Asia, how could it not be allowed?  What about these reporters chasing after each other like crazy?

    "Thank you to fans across the country for supporting us, thank you to the Chinese Football Association for giving us enough time to prepare for the game, and thank you to the reporters for cooperating with us before the final Yunjia Tianyu Club will hold a press conference specifically for the reporters the day after tomorrow.  Let me explain to you the situation during the Asia-U Cup. The players are very tired now. We have to rush to Sichuan immediately to prepare for the seventh round of the league. Can you please give in? "  Pei Wei is naturally familiar with this kind of scene.

    However, he wanted others to give in, but they would not give in so easily. At that moment, several reporters insisted on asking Pei Wei what he thought. Pei Wei sighed and opened his mouth: "I am very excited! Very happy! Thank you very much.  Fans pay attention! We must guard against arrogance and do better!¡±

    After saying "very" and "certainly" in succession, the airport security guards also rushed over. With the efforts of the security guards, Yunjia Tianyu and his party were finally able to rest in the waiting room for a while, and then boarded the train.  The plane flew to Chengdu half an hour later and rushed to Chengdu.

    Naturally, there are reasons for the attention of various conferences on this Asian Club Cup. First, after the start of the professional league, domestic clubs have never achieved any good results in the Asian competition. Although Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s performance in the Asian Club Cup last year was commendable  , but still failed to enter the finals, which inevitably made the Football Association officials feel that the league had not made any substantial progress. This time Yunjia Tianyu successively defeated the cup champions of South Korea and Saudi Arabia and won the championship, which undoubtedly added to the A-League A  It has considerable influence. At the same time, the fact that a Chinese club defeated a Korean club for the first time since the launch of the professional league also increased the morale of the Chinese team that is about to compete in the Asian qualifying group matches of the World Cup.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu, who was showing great power in the Asian competition, stopped his winning streak in the seventh round. He was defeated by Shuzhong Tianfu in the away game, which introduced two international players in their prime, Li Bing and Ma Tian, ??from the Guangdong team this year.  After a draw, due to the general fatigue of the main players, Benitez used a large number of young players in this game. Under such a situation, it is quite remarkable that Yunjia Tianyu can draw with Shuzhong Tianfu, which has surged in strength.  Scored.

    While Yunjia Tianyu tied, Dalian Dongfang, which had won six consecutive victories, also stopped its winning streak. They were tied one to one in the away game by Guangzhou, which had begun to decline. They had one more game in the standings.  They are three points ahead of Yunjia Tianyu. As long as Yunjia Tianyu can defeat Jilin Yanbian at home in the make-up three days later, they will top the standings with a goal difference advantage.

    This year, after South Korean coach Cui Yinze took over, Jilin Yanbian's team suddenly emerged. In the first six rounds, they defeated Guangdong and Chongqing, drew with Sichuan and Shandong, and only lost to Dalian and Shanghai. They are now ranked sixth in the standings.  Pure Korean style has also set off a wave in A-a.

    Facing Jilin Yanbian who are full of physical energy and dare to run and fight, can Yunjia Tianyu really win this game as he wishes?

    ¡°Continuous fighting is really a headache.¡± Pei Wei said with a wry smile.

    "It doesn't matter." Benitez still had an indifferent expression, as if nothing could affect him: "Denga, Materazzi, Recoba, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang had already rested in the last game.  There should be no problem with his physical strength. Hao Dong will definitely have to take a rest. Although Fei and Sun Chenghai are young, they have played several games in a row. Their physical strength can no longer support it, and Fei's position is easy to say.  , It¡¯s enough to let Recoba play as an attacking midfielder, but if Sun Chenghai can¡¯t play, our right-side attack won¡¯t work.¡±

    "If it doesn't work out, let's play three more midfielders and let the two young guys Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming help Deng Ga defend. Let's use Wu Xiaofeng as the right back. Although the offensive ability is poor, the defense is okay." Pei Wei thought for a while and suggested.  .

    Benitez glanced at him in surprise: "You and I thought of going together In fact, you can also be a coach.

    ?"What, it's just that I first worked as a translator for Wenger, and then as a translator for you, and I learned a little bit about how to arrange troops." Pei Wei was self-aware and knew what he was made of: "If you want me to base it on  There is no problem in arranging the lineup based on the players¡¯ conditions, but I will definitely be blind when it comes to on-the-spot command I know this.¡±

    Benitez did not discuss the matter in depth, but leaned back: "Okay, the main lineup is almost out goalkeeper Xiao Fei, defenders Wu Xiaofeng, Materazzi, Zhou Nan, Wu Jiang, Zhong  On the field, Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming stayed behind to free Dunga. Recoba organized in front of them. The forwards were Yang Tian and Tony, one high and one fast This should not be a problem. Although there are more young players, they  He has good stamina. Watch the video and this year the Jilin team also relies on physical fitness and quick attack. Maybe these guys will perform very well!"

    Cui Yinze is not a god, and naturally he cannot turn last year's Jilin Yanbian team, which was relegated at the last moment, into another strong team immediately. He only has two things to train the Jilin team. One is that most of the Yanbian players are young and have good physical strength.  The characteristics of the game are to arrange the tactics of pressing and attacking quickly, relying on physical strength to consume a lot of the opponent's physical strength and then seizing the loopholes to attack; the second is to emphasize the mental outlook and let the players try their best in every game. To put it bluntly, that's it  Simple.

    However, in this season in history, such simple tactics brought Yanbian, a weak team that barely managed to avoid relegation last year, to fourth place. In addition to admiring the hard work of the Yanbian players and Cui Yinze's accurate vision, in fact,  This is a demonstration of the low tactical level of the A teams.

    But considering that Shanghai Shenhua was able to achieve an unprecedented ten consecutive victories and the league championship by relying on "pressing and encirclement", it is not surprising that the Yanbian team was able to finish fourth.

    In the eyes of a tactician like Benitez, this kind of tactics is really not very good. Although Yunjia Tianyu is currently short of major generals (relatively speaking, Hao Dong and the others can do it if they want to, but for the sake of the future)  game, Benitez dares to take risks), but the strength of the young players is no worse than the young players of the Yanbian team, and their hard work and physical fitness are not weaker than their opponents. Coupled with several superstar players, whether it is  Both overall combat capability and local confrontation have advantages.

    Benitez¡¯s corresponding tactics are also very simple. Young players don¡¯t need to save energy, they just fight with their opponents. Then Dungarekba and others seize the opportunity after the opponent¡¯s physical strength decreases to counterattack, which is exactly the same as Cui Yinze¡¯s tactics.

    After having a physical training master like Yourcenar, Yunjia Tianyu's overall physical level is not inferior to that of teams like Yanbian. Although the main players are tired due to continuous battles, the young players are not.  There is such a problem, which is why Benitez dares to confront the opponent's advantages head-on.

    The result also proved that Benitez's adventure was successful. In the stalemate most of the time, Yunjia Tianyu scored two goals through his personal strength, which was higher than that of the Jilin Yanbian star. Yang Tian and Tony each scored one goal.  Yunjia Tianyu successfully won its seventh victory at home since the start of this year's league.

    This victory also brought Yunjia Tianyu back to the top of the standings. In fact, if this game is held together with the sixth round of Dalian Dongfang, it can be said that Yunjia Tianyu has not moved from the top of the standings at all.  Position up and down.

    "The powerful Yunjia Tianyu, the powerful Dalian Dongfang!" All sports media are lamenting: "It is helpless to have such a giant in the league, let alone two! Only one can catch up.  You can still expect the opponent to make mistakes when you are chasing the target, but can you expect both the chasing targets to make mistakes? For other teams, this season is undoubtedly sad, because they can only play the role of accompanying the prince to study  ¡­¡±

    Their lament was not wrong. In the last round before the start of the World Cup qualifiers, Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang each defeated their opponents. Yunjia Tianyu swept 4-1 at home and was seriously injured due to the transfer of two international players.  Guangdong Hongda and Dalian Oriental defeated Shandong Taishan, fifth in the league, 3-0 at home. They both occupied the top two positions in the standings with an unbeaten record of seven wins and one draw. Their potential biggest rival, Shanghai Shenhua, is still in the top two.  In the throes of the coaching change, after eight rounds of the league, their results were only a pitiful three wins, four draws and one loss. They were already nine points behind them. It can be said that they have already withdrawn from the championship team early.

    After the eighth round of the league, the competition between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang came to an end, and fans began to focus on the World Cup qualifiers that are more important to them.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 181 Training Base

    Under the strong appeal of the fans, six young players from the Qianlibao Youth Team who were training in Brazil were urgently transferred back to China to join the national team. Although they played a certain role in the situation at the time, it directly led to the Qianlibao Youth Team a few months later.  The entire team returned to China and then disbanded, gradually "losing sight of everyone" in the domestic environment.

    But now, history is different.

    Although the national team still only made it to the quarter-finals in the Asian Cup, their performance in the group stage was not bad and they did not rely on help from others to qualify as in history. When the Qianlibao Youth Team returned to China for the first time in 1995, Pei  Wei generously donated an additional US$1 million to the US$1 million invested by the Qianlibao Group, which greatly improved the conditions of the Qianlibao Youth Team in Brazil. Therefore, the media and fans did not strongly demand the Qianlibao Youth Team.  Return home early.

    Under this circumstance, the Chinese national team's roster has changed more than in history. Five players, Yang Tian from Yunjia Tianyu, Xie Hui from Shanghai Shenhua, Wu Jiying, Shen Si and Qi Hong, entered the national team ahead of schedule. Shanghai  Shenhua's number of international players surpassed Dalian Dongfang in one fell swoop and became the club with the most contributions. However, the Shanghai Tigers are more likely to play as substitutes.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Fei, Ai Lin and Zhu Guosheng were selected for the National Youth Team due to their outstanding performance in the league to participate in the East Asian Games football matches to warm up for the World Youth Championship to be held in Malaysia in June.

    Recoba will also report to the Uruguay Youth Team to warm up for the World Youth Championship. Similarly, since the Copa America will be held in June, Dunga, as the captain of the Brazilian national team, will also report to the Brazilian national team. In this way,  In the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu will be missing five main players: Nie Fei, Ailin, Zhu Guosheng, Recoba and Dunga. Although Hao Dong, Yang Tian and Sun Chenghai are three  The international player can come back to play, but it will definitely be a big blow to Yunjia Tianyu's strength.

    Pei Wei has nothing to do about this. It is certainly a blessing to have so many national-level players, but he also has to bear the losses that these national players have brought to the team.

    ¡°I won¡¯t give you any tasks in those four rounds, as long as you don¡¯t get pulled too far.¡± Pei Wei said to Benitez.

    Benitez simply said one word: "Okay."

    To be honest, from a personal perspective, Pei Wei doesn't like Benitez very much. This guy of the same age as himself is indeed talented, but his personality is a bit too withdrawn. You can have a very tacit understanding with him at work, but at work  Besides, he was a very unpleasant thing to deal with.

    When Wenger was here in the past, you could go to Wenger for a cup of coffee and chat about some interesting things about football in the intermission area of ??the league. It was definitely a pleasure to chat with the personable and knowledgeable coach. At the same time, Pei Wei  You can also buy some knowledge about football from later generations to surprise the professor and satisfy your own little vanity, but now that Wenger has gone to England, chatting with the current head coach Benitez will definitely be boring.

    It would be nice to chat with the young man Fei and the old Jianghu Hao Dong, but neither of them are here. In addition, Yourcenar is also a good person to chat with, but this old guy who is full of typical French romantic atmosphere is definitely not a  A peaceful guy, his wife works in France, and he also has several confidante in China - although this does not prevent him from doing things, it is definitely difficult to see him in the club during this free period.

    Materazzi, Ballack and Tony were all there, but Pei Wei's German and Italian skills were so poor that chatting with them was really difficult, although Pei Wei wanted to go to Materazzi's house.  Try the pizza made by Daniela herself.

    Su Mei went to Europe to discuss matters with several clubs that were interested in cooperating with Yunjia Tianyu. She didn't know where this woman got such good energy. After handling the scouting information, she started to help again.  The matter of contacting the European branch was handled, and her direct and aggressive personality seemed to be very popular with Europeans. The foreigners were full of praise when she came into contact with European-related clubs several times, so Pei Wei simply let her take on the role concurrently.  When it comes to negotiating with the European side, there are many other talents in the club now, and there are really not many talents who understand both football and management. Otherwise, Pei Wei would not have asked Li Qiang to manage the European branch.

    However, Li Qiang said that Su Mei is very suitable for this job. In just one month, he has formulated a package of cooperation plans with Eintracht Frankfurt of the Bundesliga and Ajax of the Eredivisie. It is probably because Su Mei¡¯s way of doing things is suitable for those foreigners.  appetite.

    The good news is one after another. In the first game of the qualifiers, the Chinese national team defeated Turkmenistan 4-1 away from home. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s three international players all performed well. Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai played the entire game.  Although Hao Dong did not score a goal, his pulling and pulling on the forward line was??Scope

    The opponent's defender was very uncomfortable and indirectly helped his teammates' offense. Sun Chenghai also performed well in the country and defended solidly. Yang Tian came off the bench and scored the team's fourth goal.

    But for Pei Wei, this period of time was very boring, so on another idle afternoon, he planned to go to the reserve team's training ground to take a look.

    In this year's reserve league, the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team is as invincible as the big brother of the first team. The record of eight wins is even better than that of the first team. Among them, they were promoted to the reserve team in advance this year.  Adriano is indispensable. He has just turned fifteen this year and has shown amazing abilities. He has played six games in eight games and scored five goals, which has attracted the attention of fans.

    "Uncle Ribeiro!"

    After arriving at the reserve team¡¯s training ground, Pei Wei smiled and said hello to Ribeiro, the goalkeeper. It seemed that the Brazilian had recovered well during this period and looked much more cheerful.

    "Pei! Why are you here at the training ground? I rarely see you these days." Seeing Pei Wei coming, Ribeiro immediately walked out of the small house at the door and greeted Pei Wei with a smile.  He knew clearly in his heart that if it weren't for Pei Wei, the bullet would have stayed in his head for a while longer.  Now he works as a gatekeeper at Yunjia Tianyu Club, and his wife Rosilda also works in a bar under the name of Yunjia Tianyu Club. It can be said that the family has no worries about food and clothing, and his son has become a minor celebrity in the city.  The little starisn't this all thanks to this kind boss?

    "Yeah, I'm usually too busy with work in the club and rarely visit you. I'm really embarrassed!" Pei Wei said with a smile: "You know, I really want to eat the Brazilian barbecue cooked by Aunt Rosilda.  Woolen cloth!"

    "As long as you go, I will ask the old woman to do it for you at any time!" Ribeiro smiled so much that his old face blossomed.

    "Today I came to see the training of the second team" Pei Wei pointed to the training ground: "I stopped by to see Little Wright. I heard that he played well in recent games! He is a leapfrog at the age of fifteen.  In the reserve team, he became the top scorer, which is an outstanding performance! ¡±

    "That's right! My son will definitely become a big star in the future!" Ribeiro opened the door for Pei Wei and said with a smile, Adriano is the pride of their family!

    "Okay, you go ahead, I'll go in first." After saying goodbye to Ribeiro, Pei Wei strolled into the training base.

    A completely modern training base, all facilities are built according to standard European club facilities. There are four training grounds, which are for the first team, reserve team, fifteen-year-old echelon and thirteen-year-old echelon.  The smaller echelon players are on the football school side.

    The training venues are relatively close to each other, especially the first team and reserve team training venues are only a few steps away. This is built with reference to the training bases of Premier League clubs. This is to facilitate the first team coaches to pay attention to the reserve team players at any time.  situation, and also to increase the training enthusiasm of the reserve team members.  Think about it, those members of the reserve team think that the training place of the first team is so close to them, why don't they train hard to get into the first team early?

    Although there are three missing national football players, three national youth players and two foreign players, the training has not relaxed at all. The substitutes have even trained more diligently - of course, everyone knows that the national youth players and  Dungarei Coba will not be able to play in the next four rounds of the league. Even the three international players may not play due to poor condition. Without these main players, it is the moment for the substitutes to show their skills. No one wants to give up.  this opportunity.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? However, without these national-level players, there are also a lot fewer fans coming to watch the training. Chasing stars, how can you chase stars when there are so few stars?

    Therefore, Pei Wei seems to have a very relaxed journey. You must know that his reputation in Yunjia Tianyu is no less than that of stars such as Hao Dong and Deng Ga. Everyone likes this rich owner who protects the club. Pei Wei often  You can meet fans asking for autographs on the street.

    Along the way, Pei Wei felt a sense of pride as he looked at this training base - this training base that should not have appeared here, and is no less than a mid-level European club, was built by himself!  This sense of accomplishment and pleasure was even higher than when he earned his first 100 million!

    The training ground is very quiet, so Pei Wei can walk all the way in a leisurely and contented mood.

    But when he was about to reach the reserve team training ground, a burst of noise broke the tranquility.

    "What's going on?" Pei Wei frowned and walked over quickly.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 182 Children

    The club has long had regulations that fans are free to enter and watch training, but they are not allowed to make any noise that affects the players' training. If they commit three fouls, they will automatically lose the qualification to watch the players' training.  After this rule was introduced, fans became more conscious. After all, they did not want to lose the opportunity to watch training in the future.

    When you enjoy your rights, you must abide by certain rules. There is no absolute freedom. This has always been the principle that Pei Wei adheres to.  In fact, sports media in China often only know how to enjoy rights, but do not know how to abide by regulations.  Pei Wei can only slowly instill this concept in his club's dealings with the media, but when it comes to the club's internal affairs, his rules have always been very strict.

    For example, Yunjia Tianyu arranges a walk-in training system. When your players walk out of the training ground, the club will not have any interference. As long as you don't break the law, you can do anything. If you break the law, there will naturally be legal agencies to deal with you. This is the player's responsibility.  Freedom and rights, but the rules to be followed are to complete the training with quality and quantity on the training ground, and bring the best condition to the field. This is the rule of Yunjia Tianyu, and it is also the guarantee of the combat effectiveness of the entire team.

    It¡¯s been a long time since there were noisy noises like today at the training ground. Pei Wei couldn¡¯t help but be angry - aren¡¯t there security guards who are always managing the training ground?  Why didn't anyone come out to stop it?  Are you slacking off because there haven't been any games recently?

    The footsteps are brisk, and as the distance gets closer, the noise becomes clearer.

    Pei Wei slowed down. He could already tell that the sound of the quarrel was very childish, as if it was two children quarreling.

    Pei Wei understood why the security guards around the stadium didn't stop the quarrel - if two children were quarreling, why should these big and powerful security guards stop them - wouldn't that be bullying?

    After approaching the training ground, Pei Wei saw a group of half-grown children, the oldest less than ten years old, watching the reserve team's training on the sidelines of the reserve team's training ground. Two of the children were arguing about something.

    Pei Wei quietly approached and heard one of the thin and small children shouting loudly: "Zheng Zhi is the soul! Without his organization, how can we win? You don't understand the ball at all! Only by controlling the midfield can we control  Competition, this is what the teacher said!¡±

    Another kid who was equally thin, but looked one or two years older than the kid just now, also shouted: "No matter how well organized the midfield is, what's the use? Without Adelaide to hit the ball in, no matter how well organized the midfield is, it's useless."  Yeah! You don¡¯t understand football!¡±

    Pei Wei made a "shush" gesture to the two helpless security guards next to him, and listened with interest.

    "Zheng Zhi is amazing!"

    "Ade is amazing!"

    "Zheng Zhi is No. 10! The core midfielder! Maradona and Pele are both No. 10!"

    "Adelaide is No. 9! The main forward! Pele also plays as a forward!"

    While the two were having a lively quarrel, a middle-aged man ran over and shouted anxiously: "Oh, you little ancestors! Didn't I tell you before I brought you to watch the training? You can only watch and don't make any noise."  ! What did you doah, Mr. Pei!"

    As soon as he saw Pei Wei, the middle-aged man's expression changed: "Zhou, be careful! Huang Xiaoshu! You two are still arguing! Be careful, Mr. Pei won't let you come to training in the future! How many times have I told you  !¡±

    After finishing speaking, the middle-aged man hurriedly turned to Pei Wei: "Mr. Pei, I am Wang Sa from the elementary school of Yunjia Football School. I am responsible for leading the first and second grade teams They are still young and they made a noise in the training of the reserve team.  It¡¯s my lax discipline!¡±

    "It doesn't matter. If children make mistakes, God will forgive them." Pei Wei smiled and waved his hand, then squatted down and looked at the two children who were at a loss, and smiled kindly: "What are your names?"

    The younger child sucked the snot that was about to run out and said, "My name is Huang Xiaoshu." The other older child also said, "My name is Zhou Xiaoxin."

    "Zhou Xingxin, do you like Ade? What's your position?" Pei Wei touched Zhou Xingxin's head.

    Zhou Xingxin straightened his back vigorously: "Yes, I like him, I am also a striker!" Then his voice lowered: "It's just a substitute"

    "Huang Xiaoshu, you like Zheng Zhi, what position do you play?" Pei Wei asked Huang Xiaoshu next to him with a smile.

    Huang Xiaoshu's face suddenly turned red: "I am the substitute goalkeeper of the first and second grade team of Yunjia Primary School the substitute substitute."

    "I'm very happy that you like football, and at your age, there's no talk of becoming a professional player in the future" Pei Wei stood up: "Football is just a hobby for you now. What's the point of having such an interest?  It¡¯s very good, but you can¡¯t relax in your studies.¡±

    "I have good academic performanceof!  And I also want to be a professional player in the future!  Zhou Xingxing said loudly.

    Huang Xiaoshu next to him blushed and said: "II can't play football, and I'm not tallbut my English score is very good. I want to be a scout in the future, specializing in looking after Zhou Bei! Just like you, uncle."  Same as Coach Wenger!¡±

    Pei Wei was amused and laughed: "You have started learning English? Teacher Wang, does Yunjia Primary School have English classes?"

    Wang Sa next to him hurriedly said: "No, this child is self-taught, and his parents both work in foreign companies."

    Ah, if you can¡¯t play football, you can still do other things!  So now, in addition to studying well, you must also do a good job!  Only then can you become a useful person in the future!  Pei Wei said a few words of encouragement: "You two like A De and Zheng Zhi, don't you?"  Later, after the training is over, I will call them both out to sign autographs for you!  "

    "Okay!" Huang Xiaoshu shouted, and Pei Wei said "hiss": "From now on, when you watch the training, you should watch it quietly. If it is too noisy and affects their training, then there will be no noise during the game.  Good performance, how can you watch a wonderful game without good performance?"

    Huang Xiaoshu said "Oh", but Zhou Xingxin next to him asked: "Uncle, don't you have to manage the entire club by yourself? Just ask them to sign autographs for us without training?"

    "Let me tell you this, although my uncle is in charge of the entire club, the coach is the biggest during training, because their training can ensure that the team wins the game This is the rule of Yunjia Tianyu, even my uncle  You must abide by such rules, understand? Just like when you are in class, your teacher is the biggest, and even the principal can't break the classroom discipline." Pei Wei explained patiently.

    The children nodded in understanding, and then began to watch the training quietly.

    Looking at these children, Pei Wei smiled, then turned to Wang Sa: "Your name is Wang Sa? Are you the first and second grade coach of Yunjia Primary School?"

    "Yes, Mr. Pei." Wang Sa is a fat middle-aged man with a somewhat vulgar appearance and a pair of eyes on the bridge of his nose.

    "Just call me boss." Pei Wei pulled Wang Sa and took a few steps to the side: "I have read your information. Did you come to the club last year? It seems you came back from England."

    "Well, I am a graduate of Birmingham University of Sport. I came to your club after returning to China. To be honest, I also looked for a job in other clubs, but I couldn't find one. Fortunately, you took me here." Wang Sa said with a look on his face  Said gratefully.

    "No need to say this." Pei Wei waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "I am not a charity here. We will not keep people who are incompetent How about these children, aren't they pretty good?"

    Wang Sa smiled: "Boss, I really admire you. You care so much about these children."

    "Oh? What do you say?" Pei Wei became interested and pulled Wang Sa a little further away from the training ground. Regardless of the dirty ground, he pulled Wang Sa and sat on the lawn: "Why am I thinking about the children?"

    "Actually, before I came to Yunjia Tianyu last year, I also looked for a job in some football schools. Those football schools are not inferior, but their fees are much higher than those of Yunjia Football School, and the children are basically  There are no opportunities to study, only training, training, and training If this continues, those children who are indeed talented will be able to play in the future, and those who are not talented will not be able to become professional players.  How will you live in society if you haven't read a book and don't have any skills?" Wang Sa said worriedly: "It's different here. You can learn to play football at both the elementary and junior high school levels.  With the supporting facilities of a technical school, you can still make a living even if you can't play football in the future, and the fees are much cheaper than other football schools. It's no wonder that many students from other places come to study here, and it's no wonder that the parents are also very enthusiastic.  I trust Yunjia Football School.¡±

    "Parents who send their children here must be responsible for them." Pei Wei smiled, but he paid attention to Wang Sa's words in his heart. Indeed, he had put a lot of effort into Yunjia Football School in the past, but only one school  What status quo can be changed?  With the prosperity of the A-League, no less than a thousand football schools have sprung up across the country. Except for some that are run by clubs and can basically ensure that capable players can succeed, other independent football schools are trying to sell dogs.  The school is clearly pushing children into a pit of fire.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei immediately made up his mind and went to talk to Xu. In the future, if football schools in various places want to continue to operate, they must go through inspections by the Football Association and close down those black sheep schools. At the same time, cultural studies and skills training must be strengthened.  , after all, the elimination rate in the football industry is very high.

    At the same time, Pei Wei also had a crush on Wang Sa, a fat man with a wretched appearance.?Taking it seriously, not many people can see this. It seems that this British international student really has a lot of skills. Isn't it a bit unfair to be the coach of the first and second grade of a primary school?

    I¡¯d better give this guy a test myself to see where this guy¡¯s abilities are shown. After all, you can never have too many talents.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 183 Another Scout

    "The problem is that most football schools now just want to take advantage of the popularity of football and leave without taking responsibility! But having said that, most families who can afford so much tuition for their children to play football are  Those who are relatively wealthy are most worried about those parents whose family conditions are mediocre and who are willing to sell their children to play football If you encounter a bad football school, it will be really miserable"

    Pei Wei listened with rapt attention, subconsciously took out a cigarette and handed one to Wang Sa.

    Wang Sa was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "Boss, smoking is not allowed near the training ground You still set the rules."

    "Oh." Pei Wei came back to his senses and put away the cigarette sarcastically: "I forgot about it for a moment."

    Looking around, Pei Wei saw that the training of the reserve team had come to an end, and the players had gone to the sidelines to rest and drink water, so he stood up and walked to the side of the training ground.

    "Wright! Zheng Zhi!" He first said hello to Ding Yu who was walking off the field, and then Pei Wei waved to call Ade and Zheng Zhi over.

    "Boss, do you have anything to do with them?" Ding Yu was a little confused.

    Pei Wei smiled and said nothing. At this time, Ade ran over, smiled honestly at Pei Wei, and said in relatively jerky Chinese: "Hello, boss."

    Zheng Zhize next to him looks much more stable. Of course, he is two years older than Ade.

    "You two, sign your autographs for these two little guys." Pei Wei pointed at Huang Xiaoshu and Zhou Xingxin and said with a smile: "They are loyal fans of you two maybe they are you two."  My first fan!¡±

    When the two little guys saw their idol coming, they came forward with bright eyes. Zhou Xing looked at Ade, who was more than two heads taller than himself, and said with envy: "You are only five years older than me. You are so tall."  Much I really like watching you play! I will become a super striker like you in the future!"

    A De was made red-faced. At the age of fifteen, he was still a child. He hurriedly took the pen and notebook handed over by Zhou Xingxin and signed his name carefully.

    "I can't write Chinese." Ade stammered, "It's in Portuguese for you."

    Over there, Huang Xiaoshu pestered Zheng Zhi to call him uncle, which made Zheng Zhi very depressed: "You should call me brother I am only seventeen years old."

    After finally meeting the requirements of these little guys, the two "stars" returned to the training ground under the envious eyes of other teammates - the main force is the main force, and the core is the core. Now they already have admirers.  Let¡¯s keep working hard!

    "What do you want now?" After satisfying the wishes of the two little guys, Pei Wei turned around and asked Wang Sa.

    "It's nothing, there is no class this afternoon, and we usually don't train much, mainly for fun. So I took them to watch the reserve team's training, but unexpectedly they started to quarrel." Wang Sa hesitated.  Said later.

    "Then let the little guys watch the training here. Come on, you and I go to the office. I think you know a lot. Tell me about it. Anyway, I have nothing to do now." Pei Wei said lightly.  explain.

    Wang Sa nodded. The big boss appreciated it and had nothing to disagree with. So he told the little guys a few words not to make any noise, and then followed Pei Wei to Pei Wei's office at the training base.

    "Do you want to smoke?" Pei Wei threw a cigarette over, then lit it and took a deep breath: "Trouble make up your own rules to make yourself unbearable I don't dare to smoke on the training ground, and I have to hide in the office.  ¡±

    "Haha, but for some bosses, rules restrain employees and have no effect on the boss." Wang Sa smiled, put the cigarette under his nose and rubbed it, without lighting it.

    "That's the worst. What kind of punishment can't be punished by a doctor Then it's better not to follow this rule." Pei Wei became serious: "Such a thing can never happen in my club. Okay, let's not talk about this in advance.  , you have been working at Yunjia Football School for almost a year, and you can be considered to understand the specific situation. Tell me, is the model of Yunjia Football School suitable now? Use what you learned in the UK to verify each other.  one time."

    "Then I will tell the truth." Wang Sa hesitated: "Actually, Yunjia Football School is said to be a football school, but it is actually similar to ordinary schools in the UK, except that British schools not only have football classes, but also other sports  As for the classes, Yunjia Football School only focuses on football.¡±

    "I know this." Pei Wei nodded: "So do you think a model like this can cultivate enough reserve personnel?"

    "Of course reserve personnel can be cultivated, but the success rate is definitely not high. With all due respect, like the first and second grade teams I led,Many children are not suitable for playing football Among these six or seventy children, it is good to have ten entering the thirteen- and fifteen-year-old echelons.  "

    "I'm prepared for this. The elimination rate of football is relatively high, not to mention that we don't have many options for selection." Pei Wei nodded again: "Then Thirteen

    Do you know the situation of the echelon?  "

    Speaking of this, Wang Sa became excited: "I have to say that the level of those foreign scouts is very high Most of the players in the 13th and 15th echelons are potential talents. If nothing else, I dare say, in terms of  In terms of strong reserves, Yunjia Tianyu may be the best among all Chinese clubs, but compared with British clubs, it is still far behind.¡±

    "After all, they are an established football powerhouse. They have a lot of room for choice, and naturally there are many good prospects." Pei Wei didn't care about this.

    "Yes, when I went to Everton in Liverpool for an internship, I saw a little guy in their club's nine-year-old echelon. His level was really high and his talent was amazing at such a young age. I dare say that this guy will definitely be good in the future.  Become a big star!" Wang Sa said with fascination.

    "Really? What's that little guy's name?" Pei Wei casually picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip.

    "I think he should be called Wayne Rooney." Wang Sa replied: "That little guy is as strong as a calf, with that physique"

    "Pfft!" Pei Wei spit out the tea in a sip - Rooney?  That Rooney who set the record as the youngest goalscorer for the England national team?  Future No. 10 at Old Trafford?

    "What's wrong?" Wang Sa was startled and hurriedly wiped the tea from his clothes.

    "Nonothing, I choked a little." Pei Wei tried his best to calm down, looking at Wang Sa a little stunned - this guy, couldn't he have also traveled through time?  Now Rooney is just a little kid, so he is so sure that Rooney will become a big star in the future?  It seems like this guy has really good vision.

    "Then what do you think the future achievements of Materazzi, Ballack and Toni will be?" Pei Wei decided to test this guy again: "Who do you think the three of them will be the most successful in the future?"

    "Definitely Ballack." Wang Sa said with certainty without even thinking: "Although his physical condition is not as good as Materazzi and Toni, he will definitely become a world-class midfielder! His vision  , His comprehensiveness and abundant physical strength have all the conditions to become a superstar, he just needs a stage to perform. "

    "What about Materazzi and Tony?" Pei Wei then asked.

    "They all still have areas to improveTony needs to increase his shooting skills and goal rate. Forwards who can only make balls and headers are no longer popular. In the future, even if they are tall, they need to have good physical skills."  Skills, otherwise it can only be a cumbersome representative. As for Materazzi, he needs to change his rash style. As a defender, he will always be unqualified if he is unstable. "It seems that Wang Sa is familiar with Yunjia Tianyu players.  Very good.

    Pei Wei began to admire the wretched fat man in front of him. If he really hadn't traveled through time, it meant that his vision had reached the level of a master. Indeed, Tony was never a productive forward in the early stage, and Materazzi was also  He has always given people the impression of being "dirty, fierce, and relying on his body to make a living". It was not until later that he began to gradually grow into a world-class star.

    "Your vision is very good." Pei Wei said sincerely: "From your perspective, there shouldn't be any problem in being a scout for a European club, right? Why do you have to return to China?"

    "You may not believe it." Wang Sa said sincerely: "At that time, a club did find me, and it was not a problem to stay in Europe But I wanted to return to China to contribute to Chinese football However, the reality is cruel  Yes, no one in domestic clubs is interested in the scouting profession. Fortunately, I found a coaching job in Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    "So that's it." Pei Wei thought in his heart, he is another person who devotes himself to his ideals. He didn't expect that this guy looks like a weird uncle, but he is still so worried about the country and the people. He is really beyond the surface.  .

    "Wang Sa, tell me now, do you want to be a scout or do you want to continue to be the coach of the first and second grade teams of Yunjia Football School like you are now? You can answer me after you think about it."

    "I still want to be a scout. This is what I studied at the time." Wang Sa thought for a while: "But what about those children? Although I am not a qualified coach, I can't leave these children alone."

    "Then you don't have to worry." Pei Wei dispelled his doubts: "Head coach Ladd can take charge temporarily, and there will be a new coach in a few months. Don't worry, these children will not be left without a coach.  ¡±

    "I am willing to be a scout!" Wang Sa nodded immediately. He was indeed not a qualified teenager.Training, because he doesn't know how to train players. Discovering potential and tapping players is what he is good at.

    "Okay, someone will give you a contract in a few days. You can take charge of the situation around Yunjia City first, and then slowly rotate it. Our scouts change places every year to look for talents."  Pei Wei stood up and said, "Welcome to become a member of Yunjia Tianyu Scouting."

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 184 Hua Mulan

    Chapter 184 Hua Mulan

    "You are Chinese, so you are better at doing this than the scouts. The people always don't believe their blond foreigners, so I have to have a translator beside them to prove their identity.  You are different. You must be more efficient than them." Pei Wei explained to Wang Sa: "And these scouts may not be willing to stay in China for a long time after two years. These two years are related to their own affiliation.  The contract signed by the club. Therefore, the translators around them are all talents who have studied scouting. You may have the opportunity to lead them in the future, as long as you are strong enough, I always have no qualifications here.  Yes, those who are talented are in high positions, and those who are not talented are at the bottom.¡±

    When Pei Wei said something, Wang Sa nodded once. You must know that being a scout is much easier than being a coach. Every day, he travels all over the country, looking for talents that can be cultivated in all the schools and playgrounds that he can reach. There is no need to be like a coach.  Work hard every day.  However, being a scout naturally comes with the pressure of being a scout. The regions are changed every year. If there is a talent that you don't discover but is discovered by others later, then your own ability will definitely be doubted.

    While Pei Wei was explaining the problem to Wang Sa, there was a knock on the office door.

    "Come in." Pei Wei raised his voice and Xiao Zhao walked in: "Boss, there is a young man at the gate, holding Smith's letter of introduction in his hand, saying that he is here to join our reserve team."

    "Oh, didn't Smith bring him here personally?" Pei Wei asked with interest. Smith was a scout that Yunjia Tianyu hired from Arsenal last year. He has a weird temper, but he does have a good vision. He is like Du Wei.  He was poached here, and whenever he poached a good talent, he would always bring it to the club in person, so Pei Wei asked this question.

    "I read the letter of introduction. The evaluation is two stars, probably for this reason." Xiao Zhao replied.

    "Two stars? It's not appropriate for a two-star to enter the reserve team." Pei Wei frowned and stood up: "Does Smith think this guy has great potential? Or are there other reasons?"

    Pei Wei thought for a long time and couldn't figure it out. In the blink of an eye, he saw Wang Sa standing next to him - wasn't there a scout ready?  Just let him see it?  By the way, you can also examine this guy's vision as a scout. After all, he was just talking on paper.

    "Wang Sa, let's go and take a look together." Pei Wei was too bored. He usually ignored things like this and just went to the reserve team.  If the strength is not good enough, they will naturally be eliminated or transferred to other clubs. Today, Pei Wei became a little interested and wanted to see the level of the new reserve players here.

    After walking to the reserve team training ground, Pei Wei saw the young man Xiao Zhao mentioned. If Nie Fei had a standard face, then the young man in front of him was even more beautiful.  Like willow leaves.  His eyes were like autumn water, and although his skin was a little darkened, it was not dazzling at all. Instead, he felt healthy.

    "Are you the newcomer recommended by Smith?" Pei Wei looked the young man up and down and said.

    "Yes. Uncle, here is Mr. Smith's letter of introduction." It seems that this young man has good eyesight. He can tell at a glance that Pei Wei is a manager, and he immediately answered crisply.  He stepped forward and handed the letter of introduction to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei took the letter of introduction, but did not read it. Instead, he handed it to Xiao Zhao next to him, and then looked at the young man again: "What's your name? How old are you this year? Where do you come from?"

    "My name is Jian Ying. I am seventeen years old. I am a native of Yunjia. I used to play in the 'Cyan Coral' team." Jian Ying replied, then glanced at Pei Wei: "Uncle. Why don't you read my letter of introduction?  ?¡±

    "Don't call me uncle, I'm only twenty years older than you" Pei Wei said depressedly, and then shook his head meaningfully: "I don't need to read the letter of introduction Unfortunately, our reserve team  Can't accept you."

    "Why?" three people asked at the same time. Jian Ying looked angry, while Xiao Zhao and Wang Sa next to him were surprised.

    "Because we don't have a women's football team yet." Pei Wei sighed: "And the Football Association also stipulates that mixed men's and women's teams cannot be sent on the field."

    At this point, Pei Wei sighed again: "Your name should probably be Jian Ying, right? Novel Ying the manager of Cyan Coral am I right? Smith, this guy, has bad eyesight as he gets older.  I can't even recognize a girl!"

    "Whowho said I'm a woman!" Jian Ying said unconvinced, "I'm obviously a man!"

    "My Miss Jane. This is no longer the era of Hua Mulan If I really think you are a man."So I am really blind.  Pei Wei said calmly: "Xiao Zhao, see you off."  "

    "Heyhey!" Jian Ying shouted: "So what if I'm a woman? Who stipulates that women can't play football?"

    "Women can play football. But there is no women's football team in Yunjia. Miss Jian, you'd better go take care of your blue coral. It's your father's hard work." Pei Wei said without any impatience.

    "You know my dad?" Jian Ying said in shock.

    "I heard Coach Hua say that Coach Jian was considered a celebrity in the Yunjia football world back then. He refused the high-paying invitation from the professional team to manage the amateur team and gave many good prospects to the Yunjia City team, but he himself fell into poverty.  I've heard about it. And he has a daughter who likes to pretend to be a boy and play football since she was a child Haha, this is already a legendary story in the Yunjia football world." Pei Wei said with fascination, Jian Bohui (also known as Jian Bohui).  Jian Ying's father) is indeed a legend in the Yunjia football world. He sent no less than seven or eight players to the Yunjia City team for free. Even Wang Yingjie at the time was trained by him, completely out of his own pocket.  Such a team has been raised.

    "What about that? Don't mention that hypocrite Hua** in front of me! If he hadn't disbanded the Yunjia City team, how could my father be so angry?" Jian Ying raised her head proudly, with the corners of her mouth raised stubbornly.  Standing up: "Thank you for having the nerve to say it!"

    "Miss Jian, how can you blame Coach Hua for the disbandment of the Yunjia City team? He was just a coach, and money is needed to preserve the city team He has no money, can he stop the sports committee from making this decision?" Pei Wei  explain.

    "I don't care! I only know that the Yunjia City team was disbanded under his hands! My father also died because of this sorrow!"

    "Okay. It's useless to talk to me about these things. I'm not the person involved." Pei Wei didn't want to dwell on these old topics: "You came to our club today, did you just want to join the reserve team? You know this  It should be impossible."

    "Yes! I just want to join the reserve team! Smith said that I should be able to join because of my strength. Doesn't Ade also get five hundred dollars a month? That's enough for me." Jian Ying insisted.

    "Do you need money very much?" Pei Wei walked up to Jian Ying and said warmly: "Is the team encountering any difficulties?" He knew very well how much investment is needed to support a team, even if it is  How could such a young girl afford an amateur team?

    "That's my business." Jian Ying obviously knew that it was impossible for her to join the Yunjia reserve team, but she still had a glimmer of hope before.  After answering this sentence, she turned around and prepared to leave.

    Pei Wei unconsciously touched his pocket.  He wanted to smoke again: "Miss Jane, listen to me. You know, I am a businessman, and I cannot do meaningless things. If there are any financial problems with Blue Coral or it can no longer operate normally,  Then I can acquire this team, merge it directly into each echelon of Yunjia Tianyu if it is capable, and dismiss those who are not capable In return, I can give you a generous compensationyou, a young girl.  What is needed now is to study, not to focus on this, and there is no future for an amateur team like Cyan Coral.¡±

    "No! I can't let my father's life's work disappear!" Jian Ying shouted.

    "So what? Can you continue to support this team?" Pei Wei was already a little annoyed. He didn't want to continue to struggle with this matter: "You are a girl and you don't have much income. Your father  You don't have any assets left. Even if you don't need to pay wages to this team, can you afford the expenses of renting the training ground, jerseys, shoes and football? The reason why you can still persist is because those players still miss your father.  Okay, but how long can this situation last?¡±

    Pei Wei's words were like sharp arrows pointing straight into Jian Ying's heart. The girl who had always been strong finally turned red.

    A seventeen-year-old girl.  No matter how strong you are, how far can you go?

    "Well, for your father's sake, I'll give you a job." Pei Wei sighed: "The reserve team still needs a manager, who is responsible for preparing clothes and shoes for the training players, and is responsible for making arrangements when playing away games.  Things like accommodation and living for players. A salary of two thousand a month. Are you willing to do it?¡±

    Jian Ying raised her head and looked at Pei Wei hesitantly.

    "As long as you do a good job, Yunjia Tianyu will cover Cyan Coral's daily expenses. In the future, Cyan Coral will serve as a subordinate club of Yunjia Tianyu and participate in the second division league every year How about this condition?"

    "Are you telling the truth?" Seeing Pei Wei nod, Jian Ying did not hesitate: "Okay, I agree!"

    "Very good, I'll report to the club tomorrow." Pei Wei saidShe nodded enthusiastically, then ignored Jian Ying and walked away with Wang Sa and Xiao Zhao.

    After walking far away, Xiao Zhao asked Pei Wei secretly: "Boss, the level of Cyan Coral is not very good. Our reserve team is much better. It is useless to have such a team."

    "It's just a borrowed shell. In the future, players from the reserve team can also borrow this shell to play in the second league. It will be a real practice. In the future, young players will have another place to train." Pei Wei didn't even have his head.  replied.

    Wang Sa asked another question: "Boss, how did you know that Jian Ying is a girl? We didn't even notice it."

    Xiao Zhao also showed a look of agreement next to him. To say that Jian Ying played well, although her appearance was a bit too good-looking, there were still some good-looking young men.

    "How can such a thin young man develop such high chest muscles?" Pei Wei snorted disdainfully: "Where can there be so many Mulans in the world!"

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 185 The Depressing National Team

    What he did was indeed worthy of respect, and he couldn't bear to see the team he built disappear like this. It was really to allow the players in the reserve team to be exposed to the real professional league earlier.

    Although there is already a reserve team league, the division of reserve teams by Chinese clubs is still too general. Entering the 17-year-old echelon is equivalent to entering the reserve team. The 17-year-old, 19-year-old and others can be transferred to the reserve team at any time to find their status.  The total number of first-line players is too huge. In fact, there are still many players who do not get the opportunity to exercise.

    In fact, Yunjia Tianyu's reserve team was originally divided into two age groups: seventeen and nineteen. However, since the youth league arranged by the Football Association does not include the seventeen-year-old age group, in order to prevent this echelon from not having  Any opportunity to train, so Pei Wei can only merge these two echelons so that the more outstanding players can get better training.

    Now that he has the shell of cyan coral, Pei Wei can legitimately send the seventeen-year-old echelon to play in the second league. Now, due to the prosperity of the professional league in the past three years, many first-level cities have formed their own teams.  The number of B-League teams has soared. The previous B-League competition system is no longer in line with the current situation of existing teams. According to Xu, the Football Association has prepared to restructure the B-League and divide the country into four regions, each with  Twelve teams from each region play a round robin, and the top two teams advance to the finals. In the finals, they are divided into two groups to play a single round robin. The top two teams qualify, and the last four teams play a round robin. The two teams with the highest points  The team entered the second year of A-B. This year, due to the expansion of the league, the top four entered A-B.

    Pei Wei is planning to let the 17th echelon team join Cyan Coral to play in the second league. Although Cyan Coral and Yunjia Tianyu Club are jointly affiliated, and Pei Wei does not intend to hide this, he can still be promoted if he plays well.  A-B, it just has to be one level lower than Yunjia Tianyu.

    Just like La Liga, Real Madrid's second team has been playing in La Liga, but the league results do not count. Even if they win the championship, they cannot be promoted. Instead, the teams behind them will fill in.

    In fact, many of this year's second-division teams are already the second teams of first-division A clubs. For example, Dalian, Liaoning, and Shanghai have all sent their second teams to compete in the first-division A clubs. If they are at the same level, there is no violation of fairness.  competitive situation.

    In addition, keeping Jian Ying in the club is a kind of respect for Jian Bohui. His descendants cannot be left in poverty, not to mention that with such a charming beauty beside him, the boys from the second team must be training and competing.  I'll be more energetic, too - men and women are matched, so the work won't be tiring.

    While Pei Wei was dealing with a series of club affairs, the national team had finished the second round of the group stage. In Central Asia, Hao Dong scored the team's only goal, helping the national team defeat the group in an away game.  The biggest opponent in the game, Tajikistan, has a bright prospect of qualifying.

    When this news came out, of course the whole country was jubilant. Vietnam, the only country in the group that had never played against each other, was the weakest opponent. Moreover, after the national team played Vietnam, all the remaining games were at home. Qualifying in the group stage should be nothing.  Problem.

    After playing the first two world qualifiers, the national team was temporarily disbanded immediately after returning to Beijing. The players returned to their clubs and began to prepare for the ninth round of the league.

    Although Dong Dong and the others are back, Nie Fei, Ai Lin and Zhu Guosheng are still participating in the Second East Asian Games in Seoul. In the first game, they defeated Mongolia 6-0. The three Yunjia Tianyu players all performed well.

    However, in this round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance was not very good.

    Without the five main players Fei, Aylin, Zhu Guosheng, Dunga and Recoba, Hao Dong among the three international players was left on the bench to rest. Yunjia Tianyu, who almost attacked with a broken formation, won one to one in the away game.  In the draw with Shandong Donghai, the problem of inexperience among young players was exposed. Although there were three foreign players and veteran players such as Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian leading the team, there were too many young players in one game, especially Nie Fei and Reko.  The absence of the two organizational midfielders of Barak made it impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to organize the offense in the frontcourt. Although Ballack can also play as a midfielder, what he is good at is breaking in from the back row and posing a direct threat to the opponent's goal.  , rather than organizing an attack.  This directly caused Yunjia Tianyu's offensive attack to drop sharply in the game. He only scored the team's only goal by relying on Tony's header from a corner kick.

    At the same time, Dalian Dongfang, whose national team was fully available, actually swept Beijing Yulin at home with a score of 5 to 1, relying on this victory to once again take away the first place in the Yunjia Tianyu standings.

    However, what made everyone in Dalian Dongfang unhappy was that Pei Wei criticized Dalian¡¯s victory as worthless after the game: ¡°Who wants us to be so patriotic? With such an unorganized staff, we let Hao Dong have a good rest to fight for the country.  The team's gamenot??Some teams insist that the national players continue to participate in the game dragging their tired bodies, which is really inappropriate.  "

    It is said that Mr. Wang from Dalian was so angry that he smashed everything he could in the office, but it was hard to say anything. Their staff was much more organized than that of Yunjia Tianyu, and all the foreign aids could come in, except for one.  A substitute goalkeeper and the main left back Wu Jun went to join the National Youth Team, so they still have four international players.

    Everything was put on the scene, and compared with Yunjia Tianyu, it is indeed a bit small.

    If Pei Wei's words were said normally, it would definitely trigger a new round of war of words between the two clubs. However, when the national team has to concentrate again after a round of games, no one cares about it.  , it is nothing more than Pei Wei taking advantage of it verbally, and Dalian Dongfang has gained actual benefits.

    However, good news came from Seoul for the low-key Chinese youth team. They first tied with the host South Korea team, and then defeated the Japanese team with two goals. Although they were tied by the Kazakhstan team in the final round, they still won by three goals.  Winning two draws and accumulating 11 points won the gold medal in the East Asian Games football competition. The host South Korea team lost to the Japanese team in the final round and could only take away the runner-up with ten points. The third place was also awarded ten points.  But the Japanese team with a lower goal difference took it.

    The regrouped Chinese national team easily defeated the Vietnamese team with a score of 3-0 in the away game, ending the first round of competition with three consecutive victories. Next, they only need to score seven points in three home games to definitely win.  They can qualify - even if they lose to Turkmenistan, as long as they win Tajikistan in a head-to-head match and finally defeat the weakest Vietnam team, they will definitely be able to qualify.

    On June 1st, the Chinese team faced Turkmenistan at home. Perhaps because it wanted to help its Central Asian brother Tajikistan, Turkmenistan seemed determined to prevent the Chinese team from taking all three points. From the beginning of the game, they showed  A defensive posture, and their goalkeeper performed very well. Turkmenistan, which comes from the former Soviet Union, is no worse than any strong Asian team in terms of goalkeeping. You must know that the former Soviet Union was a football powerhouse known for producing good goalkeepers.

    Since Dong and Gao Feng are deployed as two typical "quick horse" forwards, their speed advantage cannot be used against the opponent's iron barrel formation. Hao Dong can still rely on his ball-taking ability and impact.  Turkmenistan's defense line posed some threats, and Gao Feng, who was relatively thin, was almost drowned in the crowd.

    Seeing that there was nothing he could do to defeat his opponent in the first half, Marshal Qi made a very wise decision, which was also a rare wise decision in his on-the-spot command. Yang Tian, ??who had a stronger impact, came on the field and replaced Yang Tian, ??who had performed poorly so far.  Gao Feng.

    This substitution had a miraculous effect. Yang Tian immediately smashed Turkmenistan's defense to pieces after coming on the field. In the 26th minute of the second half, Ma Tian passed the ball from the wing and Yang Tian jumped high in the penalty area.  The ball scores!

    This goal undoubtedly defeated Turkmenistan¡¯s last remaining fighting spirit, and they seemed weak in the following games. Before the end, General Fan once again scored with a header to seal the victory.

    This victory means that as long as the Chinese team can draw with Tajikistan at home, it will actually qualify early - because with the strength of the Chinese team, it is almost impossible to lose to the Vietnamese team in the last game. Even if it is a tie, it will  Able to qualify without guarantee.

    There was an optimistic atmosphere throughout the country. In fact, the final result was as expected. However, amidst the cheers to celebrate the early qualifying, the process of the game made fans across the country feel as sick as eating flies.

    Facing an opponent who was definitely inferior to him in strength, and still at his home court, with the right time, place and people, he actually adopted a tactic that couldn't be more conservative - solid defense and sent four defenders.  Among the five midfielders, only Hao Dong was left in front, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

    The fans watched the whole game with fear. Tajikistan, which had no worries, unscrupulously pinned the Chinese team in the half court and attacked wildly. Although Hao Dong has excellent personal abilities, dribbling is not what he is good at. What he is better at is ten.  An impact within a meter range requires him to have enough time to get the ball in the frontcourt. Now that he is alone in the frontcourt and the ball cannot reach his feet, how can he attack?

    Although the players of the Chinese team performed very tenaciously and defended well, they successfully prevented the opponent from scoring a goal throughout the game, and the Chinese team also got a point as they wished - but as far as the game itself is concerned,  Very unsatisfying.

    As Sports Circle reported in the next day's report: "Facing such an opponent, we have to defend to get a point. So what can we do when facing teams like South Korea and Saudi Arabia?"  ?¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 186 The Star-Dazzling World Youth Championship

    After Stan's game, the national team was disbanded again. Although it qualified in >i, it was actually impossible to capsize at home against Vietnam in the last round, so although the process was not that satisfying, it did not affect the fans.  attention to the league.

    However, the international players have played intensive games in the national team for three consecutive weeks, which still has a great impact on the strong teams with a large number of international players. Yunjia Tianyu, who still lacks five main players, went north to challenge the league's largest opponent, Dalian Dongfang, while Shanghai Shenhua  It was an away game against Beijing Yulin.

    The battle for the top spot between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang attracted everyone's attention. This time Benitez did not retain any strength, and all the main players who could play were on the field. However, the absence of Nie Fei and Recoba still made Yunjia Tianyu  The offense was greatly affected. In order to make up for this loss, Benitez sent all three main forwards who could play. Yang Tian was responsible for pulling the wing, and Hao Dong and Tony attacked in the middle. Without a real organizational midfielder,  Under the circumstances, Benitez simply gave up his previous positional offensive style and switched to rough long passes to lob, using the personal abilities of the three forwards to organize the game. Two young midfielders, Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming, were specifically responsible for defense.  At the same time, Ballack was given the greatest freedom in the midfield - this tactic allowed Yunjia Tianyu, who was short of major generals, not to fall behind in the confrontation with Dalian Dongfang, which had a full lineup, and successfully brought back a point from Dalian.  Dalian was not allowed to widen the score gap again.

    If the media¡¯s attention before the start of this round of league was focused on Dalian Dongfang¡¯s home game against Yunjia Tianyu, then after the end of this round of league, everyone was stunned by the result of Beijing Yulin¡¯s home game against Shanghai Shenhua!

    Nine to one!  The biggest tragedy since the beginning of the professional league happened just like in history!

    Among the top four teams, Beijing Yulin may be the team least affected by the World Cup qualifiers. Their main players basically got a good rest during this period, and they have seven national players and two national youth players.  Shanghai Shenhua could only respond to the enemy with a remnant formation. Before the start of the game, people thought that no matter how tired Shanghai Shenhua's main force was, the situation in the away game would probably not be good, but no one would have thought that Shanghai Shenhua would lose so miserably!

    In the first half, the two sides were evenly matched, with Beijing Yulin temporarily leading 2-1, and Shanghai Shenhua not without a chance.

    The sequelae of the players' continuous battles all broke out in the second half. Even General Fan, who had the best physical strength, couldn't run in the second half. Under such circumstances, Beijing Yulin's three South American foreign players were distracted and used one after another.  The goal makes Shanghai fans feel distressed again and again!

    Cassiano, hat trick.  Andres, hat trick.  Gompers, two goals, three assistsBeijing's three foreign guns are beginning to be familiar to the world.

    No one expected that after losing 1 to 5 against Dalian in the last round, Beijing turned around and immediately used the same offensive style to beat Shanghai 9 to 1!

    This is the start of League A: | This score actually happened between Shanghai and Beijing, two teams of similar strength.

    However, Pei Wei has a different view on this: "This is just a game In addition to strength, football games also have a lot of contingency. Even if Dalian scores five goals against Beijing, then Beijing will win again."  Having scored nine goals in Shanghai, does this mean that Dalian can score 14 goals in Shanghai? If someone really uses such a simple calculation method to calculate the victory or defeat between teams, it only shows that he is too naive.  Beijing was basically not affected by the World Cup qualifiers, while Shanghai had seven main players traveling long distances and lost two National Youth players. The original strength was greatly damaged. Although this score is a bit bizarre, but  It¡¯s not a real strength gap between the two teams.¡±

    These words made the victim, Mr. Yu, the boss of Shanghai Shenhua, extremely grateful. Afterwards, he immediately called Pei Wei to thank him for his outspokenness. However, Pei Wei just smiled and said: "Help us stop it in the next round."  Dalian is enough.¡±

    On the day after the end of this round of the league, the Chinese Youth Team¡¯s World Youth Championship trip officially kicked off. In Alor Setar, Malaysia, they ushered in their first opponent in the group stage, the American Youth Team.

    Different from the mixed formation in history, which was mainly composed of Qianlibao youth team, plus one or two former Chinese youth team members, this national youth team is composed entirely of players of the right age from various league clubs. Yunjia Tianyu contributed three  players, plus Wanpeng who is on loan to Jilin Yanbian and is still owned by Yunjia Tianyu, there are more national youth players from Yunjia Tianyu.

    This youth team, where most of the players have been tested in the league, may not be as good as the Qianlibao Youth Team in terms of individual player strength, but in terms of professional game experience, they have much more experience than the Qianlibao Youth Team.

    In the first game, they defeated the U.S. Youth Team 2-1, Wanpeng andLin scored one goal each, while Nie Fei scored in the midfield

    The breakthrough stole the show. Wanpeng¡¯s goal came directly from his corner kick, and Lin¡¯s goal was also initiated by him. The Chinese Youth Team won the first game.

    As in history, the Chinese youth team was placed in a group with the youth teams of the United States, Ghana and Ireland. After the first round, they were ranked top two in the group with Ghana, which also won. Since the World Youth Championship was only divided into six  group, so the four third-placed teams with the best results can also enter the top 16. After obtaining these three points, the Chinese youth team is very likely to enter the top 16.

    With this news, Chinese fans who originally had little interest in the World Youth Championship turned their attention to Malaysia. Even the national team that was re-formed to play the last game of the World Cup qualifying group stage was left out.

    This is understandable. The last group match is basically just a formality for the Chinese national team. The top ten is basically determined, and the Chinese Youth Team is also playing in a global competition.  Who else should they follow?

    The schedule of the World Youth Championship is very tight. On the third day after playing the United States team, while the Chinese reporters were still on their way to Malaysia, the second game of the Chinese Youth Team's group stage began again.

    Facing the group's strongest opponent, Ghana, who also won the first round, the Chinese Youth Team was not afraid. Even though they were one goal behind, they played vigorously with their opponents and finally tied with Wanpeng's second goal of the game.  He defeated his opponent and successfully maintained the tie until the end. With four points, he was certain to qualify.

    In the last round of competition, as long as the Chinese Youth Team does not lose to its opponent, it will qualify at least in second place. Even if it loses the game and accumulates four points and ranks in third place, it can still qualify. It is just to get a better chance.  position and the opponent in the knockout round.

    The World Youth Championship match that started at the same time as the national team's match against Vietnam actually attracted more fans' attention. CCTV was also very embarrassed about this and had to make a compromise decision. CCTV-2 broadcast the national team's video.  game, cctv-5 broadcasts the game of the National Youth Team.

    The national team defeated the Vietnamese team 4-0 in a drizzle and firmly grasped the ticket to enter the top ten games. However, according to CCTV ratings statistics, the number of fans watching the National Youth Team game was actually more than  There will be twice as many fans watching the national team!  This survey once again proves that a football match without suspense loses its greatest appeal!

    The National Youth Team did not disappoint the fans watching this game. They withstood the crazy attack of the Irish Youth Team and took the lead through Aylin's goal after a counterattack in the first half. Although Ireland counterattacked wildly in the second half to recover.  score, but the Chinese team still retained the second position in the group and successfully qualified.

    After the third round of the group stage, the top 16 teams have all been produced, and among those teams that performed well, Pei Wei saw many names that will be familiar to future generations!

    Recoba's Uruguayan youth team won first place in Group A with a record of two wins and one draw. Recoba, who has already had the experience of playing in Malaysia with Yunjia Tianyu, is very adaptable to the climate in Malaysia and his performance is extremely eye-catching.  He scored three goals and provided two assists in three games. He almost single-handedly carried Uruguay's offense. Of course, his teammates also included Oliveira and Sarayeta, who will become famous in later generations.  players.

    In Group B, Brazil won the first place in the group. In fact, in this year's World Youth Championship, the Brazilian team's results were not good, and the average level of the players was not high. However, the French youth team ranked second.  People saw many familiar names.

    Nicolas Anelka, William Gallas, Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet, Michael Silvestre these are all players who will dominate the European leagues and even the French nation in the next ten years.  He is the absolute backbone of the team!

    Needless to say, the Chinese team is in Group C. Even the Chinese Youth Team, which is suppressed by the Chinese Youth Team, also has a hot star in the Premier League like Duff.  In Group D, there are players like Ciro and Farinos who are also well-known in Europe. In Group E, the Argentina team has players like Cambiaso, Aimar, Samuel and Riquelme.  The future world-class stars, and in the England team in Group F, three teenagers from Liverpool left Pei Wei stunned!

    Not to mention Carragher and Murphy, the two key members of Liverpool later. Just one "golden boy" Michael Owen is about to shine in the World Cup a year later and shock the world!

    Originally, Pei Wei was not very impressed by this World Youth Championship, thinking that Nie Fei would definitely be able to make his name known to the world through his good performance. Now it seems that although Nie Fei's performance is also outstanding, in other games  Under the brilliance of the future superstar, Nie Fei's performance is not eye-catching at all!

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 187 The Surprising National Youth Team

    Chapter 187 The surprising National Youth Team

    In the three group matches of the Chinese team, Nie Fei played all the games, had a direct assist in the game, and also scored the team's only goal in the last group match. He is definitely worthy of his midfield role.  The core position, but obviously, because there are no traditional strong teams like Brazil and Argentina among the opponents, Nie Fei's performance is not eye-catching.

    Due to time constraints, the World Youth Championship Organizing Committee held a lottery ceremony immediately after the group stage. The Chinese Youth Team was lucky enough to draw the second African team Morocco in Group A. Compared with other strong teams, this opponent  Obviously much easier to deal with.

    Pei Wei is not very happy, because a game like this will definitely not attract any big clubs to watch the game. Different from the perspective of fans, he would rather see players from the Chinese Youth Team perform well against strong teams and attract European clubs.  s concern.

    Although this opponent is not considered very strong, there are only two days between the third round of the group match and the quarter-finals. The Chinese Youth Team immediately rushed from Alor Setar to Shah Alam, the venue of the match, after knowing the venue.  This is a big test for the physical strength of the Chinese Youth Team.

    The other quarter-final match held in Shah Alam was between Uruguay and the Irish team. This game was also the first quarter-final match, and the Chinese team's match was the second.

    After a quick break, the Chinese youth team arrived at the competition venue to watch Uruguay¡¯s match against Ireland. Their match was to be held three hours later.

    The Uruguay team led by Recoba easily defeated the tired Irish team with a score of 2-0. Recoba scored another goal in the game and now ranks top of the scorer list with four goals. Behind him is Henry.  , Irving and a long list of future star names.

    After the Uruguay game ended, it was soon the match between the Chinese team and the Moroccan team.

    This game is very difficult for the Chinese team, although the last round of the game ended at the same time between the Chinese team and the Moroccan team.  But Morocco stayed in the group stage and waited for the Chinese team to come - they had a considerable advantage in terms of physical strength alone.

    After the game started, the Chinese Youth Team was not afraid of their opponents with their vigor. They still continued to attack their opponents through Nie Fei's frontcourt organization, and occupied a considerable advantage in the first half.

    "We can't continue fighting like this" Looking at the game, Pei Wei rubbed his chin and said to himself: "I don't have the advantage in physical strength. How could I play so fiercely in the first half? In the second half, my physical strength was not good.  What to do next?¡±

    However, the technical advantage of the Chinese team was still displayed in the 17th minute of the first half.  Nie Fei passed the ball in the middle. Aylin took the ball and quickly passed down the bottom. Wan Peng in the middle of the penalty area made a clever move. Another forward from the People's Liberation Army met the ball and volleyed - one to zero!

    The scene immediately burst into cheers. Since there are many Chinese and Chinese students in Malaysia, many Chinese fans went to watch and support the Chinese team¡¯s games in Malaysia.

    Pei Wei also heard the cheers from the boys of all echelons coming from the player dormitory. It seems that even the coaches gave the players a day off today and they were all watching the game on the TV.

    But the good times did not last long.  Less than ten minutes after the Chinese team scored, the Moroccan team made a cross from the wing, and the center made a powerful header in the penalty area. The goalkeeper failed to save, and the score was one to one!

    This score silenced the cheers of the Chinese fans at the scene.  But soon after the second half started, they cheered again!

    After Wanpeng got the ball, he broke through into the penalty area. The opponent's defender stretched out his foot and tripped him. The referee gave the defender a yellow card.  The Chinese team won a free kick at the edge of the penalty area.

    Nie Fei stood in front of the ball, and Pei Wei in front of the TV couldn't help clenching his fists.

    Since he told Nie Fei the method of training free kicks, Nie Fei has to practice more than 100 free kicks for himself after training every day. At the same time, he also practices every day at his own home. I heard that the blockage in his yard  The wall will be turned into a dangerous wall by him.

    However, in the club, more free kicks are taken by Recoba, so he does not have many opportunities to show his free kick skills in the game.

    "Come on Nie Fei! Let me see the results of your training!" Pei Wei said softly, his eyes looking at the TV screen for a moment.

    Nie Fei on the TV screen exhaled.  Start, shoot!

    Perfect arc, the Moroccan goalkeeper fell to his knees - two to one!  The Chinese Youth Team takes the lead again!

    "Yeah¡ª¡ª" Even bigger cheers came from the dormitories of each echelon, and then there were uniform cheers: "Nie Fei! Nie Fei! Nie Fei!"

    &nbsp"Wow, Brother Nie Fei is indeed my idol!" A player from the fifteenth echelon shouted loudly: "I have decided that he will be my target from now on!"

    Someone next to him immediately laughed: "Gao Min, you'd better catch up with Zheng Zhi first Our current goal is to enter the seventeen-year-old team."

    "Humph, I will definitely get in! It's you, Du Zhenyu. With your little arms and legs, I'm afraid you won't even be able to get into the seventeen-year-old team!" Gao Min retorted.

    Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Du Wei next to him said: "What are you arguing about? Watch the game well! As long as we play well, we will have this opportunity in the future!"

    After falling behind again, the Moroccan team launched a fierce attack. The physical fitness of African players is good. Although the Moroccan players are not black, they are still better than the yellow players in terms of physical strength. In addition, they are waiting to work.  The Chinese team came and they had an absolute advantage in terms of physical strength.

    As the game progressed, the Chinese team's physical disadvantage began to gradually show up, especially Nie Fei. He had always been the main player in the league, and when he came to the National Youth Team, he played every game.  Although young and in good physical condition, he began to feel tired in such a high-intensity game.

    After scoring the free kick, Nie Fei has been cruising in the frontcourt.  He doesn't need to worry too much about defense, and he can also take the opportunity to rest for a while.

    Seeing the opponent's offensive, Tang Pengzhong, the head coach of the China Youth Team, was very anxious. He also saw that the current passivity of the Chinese team was not due to a problem of strength, but a problem of physical fitness. But what did he have?  Method?  One game every three days is too much for even a physically fit person.  What's more, the Chinese Youth Team is still running back and forth between the two cities.

    He had no choice but to make substitutions, replacing a midfielder and a defender with two defenders with better stamina to strengthen defense. Anyway, he was in the lead now and it was enough to defend until the end.

    The assistant coach next to him reminded him whether he could replace Nie Fei. After all, Nie Fei could only harass the opponent's defender in the frontcourt, which had no effect on defense, not to mention that his physical strength was almost gone.

    "No." Tang Pengju thought about it for a moment.  Flatly refused: "When he is on the court, the opponent's defender will definitely be wary. This way we will have less pressure on defenseand there is not much difference if we have one more player and one less player on defense."

    The Moroccan team's offensive is getting more and more fierce. All members of the Chinese Youth Team have returned to defense, including the three forwards who have returned to the penalty area to help defend.  Nie Fei was left in the frontcourt. Tang Pengju had used up three substitutions, and now he could only stand on the sidelines and worry.

    Now he is beginning to regret why he replaced Nie Fei during the last substitution - looking at him like this, he is completely useless on the court now.  Just standing in the midfield holding his knees and catching his breath - isn't this equivalent to ten men playing eleven men?

    Not only does he think so, but even the head coach of Morocco thinks so too.

    Seeing that there were only ten minutes left before the end of the game, the head coach rushed to the sidelines anxiously and yelled at the court: "What are you doing behind you? Go up! Go up and help the offense! We have no time, we don't need to worry about that."  Guy! He is no longer a threat!"

    The Moroccan defenders all rushed forward obediently, leaving only the last defender behind. This was purely to prevent the rest of the Chinese Youth Team from counterattacking.

    Morocco¡¯s attack, an indirect free kick from the front court was quickly taken.  Before the defenders of the Chinese Youth Team could disperse, they quickly passed the ball into the penalty area. The forward immediately took a shot. The ball was blocked by Zhu Guosheng who flew towards him with his body. The ball rolled towards another Moroccan.  At the feet of the forward, the forward did not hit the goal directly, but stopped the ball for a moment - this moment of hesitation made him lose his hope of making a contribution Two or three Chinese defenders immediately surrounded him from all directions and shot him.  There is no gap at all.

    Amidst the chaos, the ball was kicked out of the penalty area by someone unknown, and Aylin got the ball in front of the opponent.  Immediately, a Moroccan player next to him hit him hard on the shoulder.  Before he fell to the ground, Aylin vaguely saw a Chinese team member wearing a white jersey running in front of him. He used his last strength to pass the ball to the gap between the opponent's defenders.

    The ball miraculously flew over the dense crowd at the front of the penalty area.  Falling directly at Nie Feidi's feet, there was only one defender left in front of him!

    Nie Fei was not pretending just now. He was indeed too tired to run. However, stopping running during this period allowed him to accumulate the last bit of strength. This strength allowed him to immediately lead the ball as soon as he caught it.  Rush forward with the ball!

    The last defender was thrown away by him almost instantly. The defender did not expect that he had alreadyNie Fei, who looked like he was about to die, was suddenly able to run so fast. Before he could react, Nie Fei threw him away and rushed into the Moroccan half!

    It wasn¡¯t until Nie Fei rushed into the penalty area with the ball, threw the ball away from the attacking goalkeeper and scored the ball into the empty goal, that huge cheers rang out from the sky above the stadium!

    The top eight!  The Chinese youth team tied the best result in history and reached the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship!

    No one thought that this national youth team, which was unknown when it was formed, could actually create such surprising results!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 188 Sensibility and Rationality

    A temporarily formed team can play games as soon as they are formed, and can perform well as soon as they play games - it must be said that this is because these players have been influenced by football in professional leagues.  Before the change, we always had to train for several months and then go out to play games, but the effect was not as good as this temporary formation.

    In the past, national-level teams recruited elites from across the country, and then trained together for several months before going to compete.  This set of methods can really scare laymen - when they are not so familiar with football, ordinary fans and even a large number of reporters still have a very simple idea. Just like fighting a war, the only way is to first train the army into elite soldiers.  , can we win the battle.  However, although football is a war in peaceful times, it is not a war after all, and players are not soldiers. Those who can become professional players must have received formal training since childhood. There is no such thing as temporary training that will greatly improve their ability in a few days -  This is impossible. On the contrary, it will make the players feel irritable and disgusted because the training time is too long. Few people in China are aware of this.

    So, after the Chinese youth team and the national team achieved quite good results this time using this model of temporary gathering and then disbanding after the game, people began to think about which one is better between this model now and the previous model?

    In the quarter-finals three days later, the Chinese Youth Team failed to make any further progress.  Unfortunately, they met the Argentine team that later won the championship in the quarter-finals. After a hard-fought battle, the Chinese Youth Team still lost to the powerful Argentine Youth Team one to two due to strength reasons.  , failed to create the best result in history.

    But in the game, the China Youth Team caused considerable trouble to the Argentina team. Nie Fei, Ailin Wanpeng and others all performed very well, especially Nie Fei. He scored the only goal of the China Youth Team, and  It was a goal full of personal performance. Even the opponent's defensive midfielder, Cambiaso, known as the "New Redondo", gave him a thumbs up and took the initiative to talk to him after the game.  Jerseys were exchanged.

    After being eliminated from the semi-finals, the China Youth Team had no reason to stay in Malaysia. Moreover, their clubs hoped that they could go back to participate in the league. Therefore, after a day of rest in Malaysia, the China Youth Team returned to China and disbanded.  .

    Although they lost the game, the China Youth Team received a very high standard of welcome after returning to China. Many fans spontaneously came to the airport to welcome them, which made these young men a little embarrassed. After a grand reception by the Football Association,  The China Youth Team completed their historical mission and disbanded on the spot in Beijing, and the players returned to their clubs.

    The World Youth Championship has always been a cradle for clubs to discover talents, and the Chinese team is no exception.  Among them, Nie Fei, who performed the best, has attracted the attention of many scouts. Shortly after Nie Fei returned to the team, a letter of intention invitation from the Belgian first-division team Club Brugge was placed on Pei Wei's desk.  .

    "Fei." Pei Wei called Fei into the office. After letting Fei sit down, Pei Wei took out the invitation letter.

    "I don't want to hide it from you. You must know this news." Pei Wei played with the invitation letter in his hand: "This is an invitation letter inviting you to a trial training. It was sent by the Belgian first-division club Club Brugge.  Yes, they hope to invite you for a twenty-day trial. The club has not yet decided on this matter. I would like to ask for your opinion. "

    Fei was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes became intense - going to Europe to play football can be said to be the dream of every professional player, and Nie Fei is no exception.

    "I want to ask you now, are you willing to go to Bruges for a trial training? Don't worry, I won't be angry with any answer, and I hope that outstanding Chinese players like you can appear in European competitions. This will be good for you personally."  , is a good thing for Chinese football," Pei Wei continued.

    Fei thought about it for a long time, but Pei Wei didn't rush him. He just lit a cigarette and waited for his answer slowly.

    After a long time, Fei finally spoke: "Well, boss, I've always been very grateful to you As a member of the second team, if you hadn't taken over Yunjia Tianyu, I probably wouldn't have been able to find anyone after leaving the second team.  A place where I play football, and then find a job by myself, and my whole life has been like this If you hadn't chatted with me and encouraged me to communicate more with my teammates, maybe I wouldn't have become the main player like I am now, and I would have been able to go to the World Youth Championship.  Go up and show your face. Playing in Europe is every football player's dream. I can't say that I don't want to go But this year is our chance to win the championship. I won't leave unless you don't want me anymore.  ¡±

    "Do you really think so?" Pei Wei looked into Nie Fei's eyes and said slowly: "You know, although the Belgian league is not strong in Europe, it is at least a second-rate league. You will be treated better there.  workoutand after the Boseman Rules started, thanTime, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark

    The league has become a treasure trove of talents for first-class league clubs. Maybe if you play a few games and perform better, you will be favored by the teams in the five major leagues. You will become the first player to land in the five major European leagues since the launch of the Chinese Professional League This  Don't you feel it's a pity that this opportunity has been missed?  "

    Fei shook his head resolutely: "Although it's a pity, I can't just leave Anyway, I'm still young and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

    "Fly." Pei Wei stood up and took two steps back and forth, with an indescribable expression on his face: "I'm glad you think so, but unfortunately, I think you are wrong."

    Fei was stunned. Pei Wei didn't wait for him to speak and continued: "Of course there is nothing wrong with valuing feelings. This is also a fine tradition of the Chinese people for thousands of years But in matters related to your future and future development, just  It is wrong to be entangled in emotions and ignore what is best for yourself and Chinese football. Moreover, the opportunity to play in Europe is rare for Asian players. Although you are young, you are still young.  If you miss it this time, there may not be a second time.¡±

    "If you arrive at Club Brugge, you know that this team is just a springboard to a better club and a higher level league, but after you play there for a year or two, it feels like Bruges  The Japanese team is very good, the fans are very enthusiastic about you, and the teammates and coaches also take good care of you In this case, a giant club, such as Real Madrid, takes a fancy to you, and they want to pay you a huge salary to go there.  Play football and give you high marks - will you go or not?"

    "I" Fei opened his mouth to answer, but suddenly felt that this question was too difficult to choose, and for a while he didn't know what to do.

    "On the one hand, there is a sudden increase in income and unparalleled fame, which Bruges will never give you. On the other hand, there is love. Which one do you choose?" Pei Wei continued to ask: "Although in the eyes of Europeans  , there is no choice, definitely leave Bruges, but as a Chinese, it is probably difficult for you to give up your relationship for income and fame, right? "

    "It's really difficult" Fei smiled bitterly: "Boss, why do you want to give me such a difficult problem?"

    "Actually, it's not difficult at all." Pei Wei smiled: "The answer is very simple, just leave. Bruges fans will not blame you, because they know that small clubs like them are born to marry big clubs.  This is the same as the law of the jungle in nature, so you have to remember that your profession is a professional football player, and all considerations must be based on your profession."

    "So what do you mean, I should go for a trial training?" Nie Fei asked tentatively.

    "No, there is no sincerity at all like this kind of trial training." Pei Wei shook his head: "The trial training lasted for twenty days, and they didn't say what they would be satisfied with. What they think about you is whether they urgently need you or give it a try  This is comparable to an unequal treaty. Why try this training? Your strength has been proven in the World Youth Championship, and Professor Wenger also said that you can gain a foothold in the championship team of the second-tier European league.  There¡¯s no problemthese Belgians treat us like idiots.¡±

    Pei Wei tore up the invitation letter: "Don't worry, I will never stop you from going to Europe to play football It's just that now is not the time. The level of our league is also good now, and the training you have received in the league is also good."  Definitely not less, and you are only twenty years old and your physical condition is not good enough. The European league is very cruel Of course, if our club has no intention to cooperate with those European clubs, I will let you go for trial training, because this  This kind of opportunity is rare. But we are now connected with European clubs, so we are not afraid that we will not have the opportunity in the future. You should practice for a year or two before going to Europe. I will make arrangements for you then.¡±

    "That's great!" Nie Fei said happily: "Thank you boss for taking the trouble Hey, that's not right. Then I was right to refuse to go. Why did you criticize me?"

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed: "It's nothing, I'm just warning you Because you will definitely not be able to play in a very famous club when you first go to Europe. With your ability, I am very optimistic that you can gradually play in a famous club.  Go to a well-known club. When the time comes, you have to look at this kind of thing from a professional perspective. Whichever club is more beneficial to your future development, you will go to that club.¡±

    "Do you understand?" Pei Wei stood up and placed a heavy hand on Nie Fei's shoulder: "Being emotional with your teammates and looking at your career rationally - this is the attitude a professional player should have!  "

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 189 Getting out of the predicament

    They beat Chongqing Huanyu 2-1, but what makes Pei Wei a little disappointed is that although Shanghai's President Yu vowed to stop Dalian Dongfang in this round of league, Shanghai Shenhua, who had just suffered a heavy defeat and was seriously injured, still couldn't resist Dalian Dongfang.  Offensively, Gao Feng scored the only goal in the game. Dalian Dongfang defeated Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 at home and continued to maintain a two-point advantage over Yunjia Tianyu.

    Halfway through the league, Yunjia Tianyu has eight wins, three draws and 27 points, which is already a terrifying number. Unfortunately, the Dalian team has better results, with nine wins and two draws still leading Yunjia Tianyu by two points.  This is also related to the specific situation of both sides. If Yunjia Tianyu did not lose five absolute main players during the make-up period and Dalian Dongfang only lost one main full-back and a substitute goalkeeper, Dalian Dongfang might not be like this.  Smoothly leading Yunjia Tianyu.

    There are still nearly three months before the start of the top ten games. During this period, there will be nine rounds of league games. This is the period when the two teams are competing for points.

    If Dalian Oriental cannot keep Yunjia Tianyu away from a certain distance during this period, then it will be very detrimental to Dalian Oriental to challenge Yunjia Tianyu and Shanghai Shenhua in the last two rounds of the league, because Yunjia Tianyu failed in the last two rounds.  It's at home.

    What is good for Dalian Dongfang is that they now have a well-organized staff and can score enough points in one go. Although Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Nie Fei and others are back, it is impossible to send them on the field immediately. Recoba  The Uruguayan youth team he belongs to has already reached the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship, which means that they will not be able to return until at least July 5th. And Dunga's Brazilian team has also entered the semi-finals of the America's Cup, at least recently.  Within a few rounds, Yunjia Tianyu was still short of major generals.

    At this time, we can see the benefits of Benitez¡¯s continuous use of the rotation system some time ago.

    Ballack and other three foreign players did not play too many times in the first half of the league, and they also got enough rest during the league break, so there is no problem with their physical strength. In addition, the young players have received enough exercise.  , at least Benitez can use them with confidence.

    In the twelfth round, Yunjia Tianyu faced Tianjin Fanxing at home. Benitez sent out this lineup: goalkeeper Xiao Fei, defenders Tang Yong, Materazzi, Zhou Nan, Wu Jiang, midfielders Yu Xiaowei, Zhang Yiming and Ballack.  Forwards Hao Dong, Yang Tian and Tony, this formation has a big flaw, that is, the offensive ability from the wing is not enough. Tang Yong, who has switched to right back, is definitely not as sharp as Sun Chenghai in assists. In this way, Yunjia Tianyu's full back assists are only  The left side of Wujiang is left, and the midfielder and forward focus on attacking in the middle, which makes Yunjia Tianyu's offense look very monotonous.

    Although some of Yunjia Tianyu's goals were scored through the central attack, without the support of the wing, the central attack would not be so easy, not to mention that the two organizers in the team are not there, and Ballack's front  Although he can support part of the offensive firepower, his sudden forward movement is more of a threat than organizing an attack.

    Under such circumstances, Yunjia Tianyu had no choice but to draw one to one with Tianjin Fanxing at home. Although Hao Dong, Yang Tian and others used their personal abilities to create a lot of trouble for the opponent's defense, it was not enough to break through the opponent's defense.  As for the goal, the only goal was scored through a set kick by Materazzi who assisted.

    At the same time, Dalian Dongfang defeated Chongqing Huanyu 3-1 at home without any suspense, extending its points advantage to four points.

    Only then did Pei Wei realize that there was a problem with his team-building thinking. Yunjia Tianyu's main tactics had not changed in the past. The midfielders were mainly responsible for attacking in the middle, while the wing attacks were handed over to the full-backs and forwards - but  The only full-backs with the ability to assist are Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, and the only wingers are Ayling and Recoba. Once encountering such a situation where Sun Chenghai, Ayling and Recoba cannot play, Yunjia Tianyu's wing attack  It is equivalent to being completely paralyzed. In addition, Nie Fei, the midfield commander, cannot play, so Yunjia Tianyu's offense is in trouble.

    In fact, Yunjia Tianyu's staffing is already quite complete. The two full-backs, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, have a very high attendance rate. Especially Sun Chenghai, who rarely gets injured, makes Yunjia Tianyu the most reassuring on the right.  Nie Fei, who was trained on the streets of Brazil, also pays attention to protecting himself and rarely gets injured. Aylin and Recoba take turns playing at the winger position. Yang Tiandong can also make a cameo, and Recoba can also  Playing as an attacking midfielder when Nie Fei is resting, there is no shortage of players in several important positions. However, due to various competitions this year, large-scale shortages have become commonplace. It is no wonder that Benitez, a "smart woman", is also struggling to make ends meet.  .

    "The front midfielder lacks a suitable substitute, and the full-back candidates are weakAt the same time, due to the lack of real full-backs, the full-backs cannot maintain enough firepower on the wing when their assist ability is not good" Pei Wei thought silently in his heart.Nagging.

    But it¡¯s not Pei Wei¡¯s fault. Originally,

    There are very few teams that can manage to have two sets of main players of similar level, and it doesn¡¯t matter how many players they are short of. Generally speaking, having a main lineup with no obvious flaws, plus four or five players of different levels.  A low substitute is enough to cope with the average league, but this year Yunjia Tianyu's players have too many other competitions to participate in.

    "It doesn't matter. There is still time in the league. Nie Fei and the others will be able to play in the next round. Sun Chenghai can also play after a round of rest. We just need to stick to Dalian" Pei Wei secretly thought in his heart.

    However, during this period, it was not that there was no good news for Yunjia Tianyu. The Ural team led by Recoba eliminated their opponents 3-2 in overtime through Recoba's beautiful free kick in the semi-finals.  , successfully advanced to the finals. Their opponent in the finals was the Argentine team, which defeated its old rival Brazil 2-0 to enter the finals.

    Similarly, Dunga, who participated in the America's Cup, also led the Brazilian team to eliminate the Uruguay national team and enter the final. Their opponent was the host Bolivia. The Brazilian team with the Luo Luo combination has been advancing all the way. As the captain of this team, Dunga although  Not as eye-catching as the two super forwards, but he is the spiritual leader of the Brazilian team.

    Recoba and Dunga are both foreign players playing for League A. Now their teams have both reached the finals of influential competitions. This has also made Chinese fans more interested in the World Youth Championship and the America's Cup.  Therefore, CCTV specially purchased the broadcast rights of these two finals to broadcast these two events live for Chinese fans.

    These two finals were both good and bad for the Yunjia Tianyu club. The good news is that through these two foreign players, more and more fans around the world have begun to know that there is a Yunjia Tianyu club in China. This is a great influence on the popularity of Yunjia Tianyu.  The worrying thing is that with Recoba's outstanding performance, European clubs will soon come to poach him

    Pei Wei didn't care too much about this. There were only four foreign players who could play at the same time. Recoba was just a better supplement. Although he was an important member of the team, he was not indispensable. He was  The purpose of bringing Recoba to China was to use Wenger's guidance to save this ill-fated genius from suffering. Obviously, after Yunjia Tianyu's targeted training and psychological counseling, Recoba  Koba's physical fitness and mental state are much better than before, and he will probably not be as troubled as he was later.

    In addition, you can also get quite good profits by transferring Recoba. At that time, it only cost 800,000 US dollars to transfer Recoba from the National Club. If nothing else happens, Inter Milan will definitely take a fancy to it as it did in history.  Recoba, with Moratti's temperament of never being reluctant to pay when he meets a player he likes, can earn at least one or two million US dollars, which is more than 10 million in RMB, which is also good for the club's financial balance.  Would be a great addition.

    The final of the World Youth Championship and the final of the America's Cup were held on the same day, July 9th, but the time was different. In the first World Youth Championship final, the Uruguay team still failed to create a miracle.  , they lost to the powerful Argentina team 0-2, but the Argentina team's victory was not as easy as the score indicated. Recoba's skills were not inferior to theirs at all and caused a lot of trouble to their defense during the game. If it weren't for  If Recoba's two threatening shots were rejected by the goalpost and crossbar, Argentina might not be able to maintain the two-goal lead until the end.

    Especially when leading by one goal, Recoba's beautiful free kick, which the goalkeeper had already surrendered, was blocked by the crossbar. Uruguay's luck was really not good. If the ball had been scored,  , it¡¯s hard to say for the rest of the game.

    Dunga did not disappoint the Chinese fans. The Brazilian team he led defeated the host Bolivia 3-1 on the plateau and won the America's Cup with a complete victory. This was the first win for a player who played in League A.  The winner of the competition.

    The lack of players that has been bothering Yunjia Tianyu has finally come to an end. Nie Fei and others can already play. Although Dunga and Recoba will not return until later, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main lineup is basically complete.  Well, for Yunjia Tianyu, the time to grab points has only begun now.

    "Four points are nothing to us who have gotten out of the predicament of short personnel! In the next game, we will get every point we can get, and then on November 23, we will  The decisive battle begins in Dalian!¡±

    Before the start of the thirteenth round of the league, Pei Wei shouted the slogan of sprint.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 190 Visitors from Italy

    They are also about to start participating in the competition. Their opponent is the Guangdong Hongda team.

    This season has been a disaster for Guangdong Hongda, a once strong team. The collective departure of the two international players has drastically reduced their strength. They have suffered repeated defeats in the league and have played twelve games.  They lost eight of them and only won three games. They are now ranked last in the standings with only ten points, one place lower than newly promoted Qingdao.

    The poor situation in the league made them unwilling to fight for the FA Cup. They simply lost 3-0 in the away game and handed the victory directly to Yunjia Tianyu.

    Like Guangdong Hongda, Dalian, the top team in the standings, is not as concerned about the FA Cup. In fact, in terms of bench depth, Dalian is far inferior to Yunjia, Shanghai and other teams. This year, they have almost always used the same main lineup in the league.  Head coach Chi Shangbing decisively gave up the FA Cup match. They lost 1-2 at home to Chongqing Huanyu with almost all substitutes on the bench. It seemed that they were also preparing to give up the FA Cup and go all out to play in the league.

    In the thirteenth round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu challenged Qingdao Starfish away from home. This was also Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s most complete game since the start of the World Cup qualifiers. Except for the two foreign players Recoba and Dunga, all other players could  Show up.

    Benitez knew that after being tied in the last game, the players urgently needed a victory to boost their morale, so except for Ballack, who took a rest, all other main players came on the field. Tony Dong was partnered on the striker, and Aylin Niefei was in the midfield.  Separated on the left and right, the center was handed over to two young defensive midfielders, and all the main players in the back line faced the challenge. Sun Chenghai and Zhu Guosheng all played.

    Although Qingdao Starfish, who are in the relegation zone, are at home, they still cannot resist the attack of Yunjia Tianyu, who has returned as the main force. Nie Fei assists Hao Dong and scores a goal. Aylin scores another victory alone. Yunjia Tianyu is away from home.  Take Qingdao Starfish lightly.

    In another league match at the same time, Dalian Dongfang gave up the FA Cup but failed to get any benefits. Jilin Yanbian team gave Dalian Dongfang a showdown at home. After the first half, they were 2-0.  The score leads Dalian Dongfang!

    This is the first time Dalian Dongfang has conceded more than one goal in the league since the start of this year's league!

    Dalian Dongfang¡¯s defense, which can be called the best in the country, is obviously a little careless. Although the Jilin team has performed well since the start of the league this year, no one expected that they could score two goals from the Dalian team in the first half!

    This is something that strong teams like Yunjia, Shanghai and Beijing have not been able to do!

    Wan Peng, who was born in the Dalian youth team, gave Dalian Dongfang a sap in the 18th minute of the game. After receiving the free kick from his teammates, he jumped high and smashed the ball into the goal of his former club.  The Dalian team didn¡¯t care too much about this conceded goal, but in the following games, the Jilin team used tenacious defense to withstand waves of Dalian team¡¯s attacks, and even expanded the score through a counterattack before the end of the first half.  , another forward who has suddenly emerged this season, Huang Dongchun, scored another victory alone!

    Although the experienced Dalian team still tenaciously equalized the score in the second half of the game, it was the first time this season for Dalian Dongfang that two goals were scored by the opponent!

    This result made everyone look at the Jilin team with admiration. Now people discovered that the Jilin team has unknowingly climbed to the fifth position in the standings. In addition to Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu, two teams with extremely terrible results.  In addition to the relatively large gap in team points, the gap between the two top teams, Shanghai and Beijing, is already negligible!

    South Korean coach Cui Yinze began to be mentioned more by the media. When reporters learned that Cui Yinze was working for the Jilin Yanbian team for nothing, not only did he not receive a penny of salary, but he also paid for two Korean foreign players for the Jilin team. Everyone was shocked.  They were all shocked.

    "Professor Cui Yinze is a good coach, and he is also a coach with a great personality." The boss of Jilin Yanbian said gratefully during an interview: "We are very ashamed that we cannot provide good compensation to coach Cui Yinze financially.  But coach Cui Yinze will always be a good friend of the people of Yanbian.¡±

    Jilin Yanbian Club thanked Cui Yinze, and Pei Wei also thanked Cui Yinze. This draw allowed Yunjia Tianyu to narrow the points gap to two points again, which gave Pei Wei a firmer belief in unseating Dalian at its peak this season.  Come!

    "Have Dunga and Recoba come back?" Pei Wei asked Xiao Zhao.

    Yunjia Tianyu Club gave two foreign players, Dunga and Recoba, a week's leave. It is now over. Although there is not much rest time, the team needs people now, and Pei Wei does not want them to rest.  Too long¡ª¡ªand they'll have enough time to rest after the Big Ten games begin.

    "Denga has come back. He just asked Beni at the training ground.Coach Tes reports.  "Small

    Said: "Recoba is also back, but he is not two people who came back alone. He is preparing to come to you."

    "Bringing two people? Okay, call them in." Pei Wei frowned, thought for a while, and said to Xiao Zhao.

    Soon, Recoba and three others walked into Pei Wei's office. Apart from Recoba, one of them, whom Pei Wei knew, was Recoba's agent Casal, who later became Recoba.  The famous agent who earned the highest annual salary in the world, but Pei Wei didn¡¯t really like this guy who was interested in money. When he signed the contract with Recoba, Casal was not Recoba¡¯s agent, so  Pei Wei easily signed a four-year contract with Recoba, but at the beginning of this year, the agent made a fuss about raising Recoba's salary, which made both parties very unhappy.

    Seeing that Recoba had brought this famous vampire, Pei Wei knew it very well, and the identity of the other strange guest was naturally revealed.

    With Recoba's performance in the World Youth Championship, it is difficult not to attract the attention of European teams. I am afraid that just like history, Inter Milan has taken a fancy to Recoba and hopes to introduce him, but Recoba and Yun  Jia Tianyu has a contract, and it seems that he is ready to negotiate this time.

    Recoba himself is very emotional, otherwise he would not rather take a salary cut and sit on the bench than leave Inter Milan. He personally definitely wants to develop in Europe, but Yunjia Tianyu treats him well, and it is difficult for him to open his mouth.  , he simply brought the agent directly to Pei Wei.

    "Alvaro, I want to talk to these two distinguished guests now Coach Benitez is still waiting for you to report. Can you go to the training ground first?" Pei Wei tactfully asked Reko  Ba said that Recoba also knew what Pei Wei meant. He wanted to go to Europe and did not want Yunjia Tianyu to suffer, so he left immediately after Pei Wei gave such a sufficient reason.

    "Xiao Zhao, go out and prepare things to receive the guests." Pei Wei said to Xiao Zhao: "Also, call Miss Su over."

    Xiao Zhao nodded knowingly and then went out.

    "Please sit down, you two." Pei Wei said in Spanish: "Let's wait a moment before we start the formal conversation, because I don't speak Italian very well" He turned his eyes to the other white man: "This  Are you from Italy? Let¡¯s talk after my translator arrives.¡±

    Casal and the white man were shocked at the same time. They exchanged complicated glances. Casal changed his expression, then smiled and said to Pei Wei: "Pei, you are so amazinghow did you know that he is Italian?"  Human?"

    Pei Wei wanted this effect. He did not explain it, but said lightly: "There is no absolute confidentiality in this world How I know it is not the point. The important thing is that I already know it."

    Casal fell silent, Pei Wei did not continue speaking, and the office fell into silence.

    After an awkward silence, the office door was pushed open, and Xiao Zhao came in with four cups of tea, followed by Su Mei.

    Su Mei came back after finishing the work in the European branch. After all, the manpower there was sufficient and she did not need to be in Europe often, and Su Mei was not willing to leave China for too long.  The reason why Pei Wei called Su Mei here was first to help translate Italian, and secondly because Su Mei knew the situation in Europe very well and could play a big role in the negotiations.

    Su Mei sat directly next to Pei Wei, while Xiao Zhao placed a cup of tea for each of the four people and then left, closing the door before leaving.

    "This is my assistant, Miss Su Mei You must have met Casal, this is" Pei Wei looked at Casal with a questioning look.

    ¡°This is Debori Dozzo, a member of Inter Milan¡¯s technical department.¡± Casal introduced him hurriedly.

    "Mr. Dozo, I don't know if tea suits your taste If you don't like it, we also have authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee here." Pei Wei picked up the tea cup with a smile.

    "Pei, no need, the tea you have here tastes very good." Casal smiled and said to Dozo: "This is a mysterious drink that is only available in China! It tastes much better than coffee, and it is also healthy."

    "Oh!" Dozu was still looking at the green tea in a daze at first, wondering if it was drinkable. After hearing what Kasar said, he carefully picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

    "How is it?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    "It's very good, very fragrant." It is estimated that Dozu can't taste the good or the bad. Judging from his expression, the credibility of this sentence is not high.

    "Okay, Casal, my old friend, what do you want to do with this guest from Inter Milan today?" Pei Wei put down the tea cup and asked in a deep voice.

    ? ?When Pei Wei brought the topic to the topic, Dozo also put down the tea cup and said seriously: "On behalf of the Inter Milan Club, I would like to make a request to your club to purchase Alvaro Recoba."

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 191 Negotiations with Inter Milan

    After Duozuo said this, Pei Wei did not answer. He just picked up the teacup with a smile, slowly blew away a few tea leaves floating on the water, and began to taste it deliciously.

    It was obvious that Dozuo was also a very calm person. Seeing that Pei Wei was not in a hurry, he was not in a hurry at all and just looked at Pei Wei quietly.

    But Casal couldn't sit still. He moved his butt uneasily, looked at the expressions of Pei Wei and Duo Zuo, and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.

    Su Mei had been paying attention to the expressions of the two people on the other side. Seeing Casal like this, she couldn't help but smile inwardly. It seemed that although this guy was greedy for money, he couldn't keep his temper.

    After setting the stage, Pei Wei estimated that the other party's patience was almost worn out, so he gently put down the cup, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it himself, took a deep breath, and then said: "Recoba, right?"  It¡¯s very important for our club.¡±

    Casal became anxious and stood up: "Pei, this is inconsistent with what you said at the beginning What you promised to Alvaro at that time was to release him after the World Youth Championship. What do you do now?"  ¡­¡±

    Pei Wei waved his hand and interrupted him: "I promised at the time! But it must be under the normal player transfer procedure! You are an agent, tell me, if you want to buy a player, do you need to first  A letter of intent was issued between the two clubs, and only after the other party's consent could they sit down and negotiate through you as the agent? Why did you already contact Inter Milan without our knowledge? And Mr. Dozo,  If Inter Milan wants to acquire Recoba, should they contact us first, Yunjia Tianyu? Why did they approach Casal directly?¡±

    Dozo's face became embarrassed. Although the transfer procedures stipulated by FIFA are like this, in fact, when European clubs want to buy South American players, they contact the agent first, and then contact the club after obtaining the player's approval.  , in this way, they have gained the initiative and can often make themselves pay less.

    Originally, Dozo didn't take Yunjia Tianyu to heart. In his opinion, how much knowledge can such an Asian club have? If Recoba himself is willing to go to Inter Milan, just offering a decent price is enough.  Having settled the opponent, I didn¡¯t expect this ordinary-looking Chinese to be so familiar with these rules. It seemed that it was too abrupt to come to see him rashly.

    Seeing that both of them fell silent, Pei Wei knew that the pressure exerted was almost enough, so he softened his tone a little: "Of course, I made a promise to Alvaro himself before, and now a wealthy club like Inter Milan is looking at it."  We are also happy for himbut can't we ask Mr. Dozo to make an offer first and see what price both parties can afford, and then sit down and negotiate?"

    "Okay." Dozu knew that it was impossible to win immediately, and that he was wrong in this matter in the first place, so he stood up and said: "I'm sorry to disturb you todayI will take it with you tomorrow morning.  Here¡¯s a quote.¡±

    "We are very happy to be able to cooperate with a big club like Inter Milan." Pei Wei also stood up: "We have a very good guest house inside the club If Mr. Dozo doesn't dislike it, he can stay in our club.  Well, it¡¯s more convenient if you have something to do temporarily.¡±

    Dozuo hesitated for a moment, thinking that living in Yunjia Tianyu Club was indeed a lot more convenient, so he nodded: "Okay."

    Dozuo left with Xiao Zhao, but Casal stayed, looking like he was hesitant to speak.

    Pei Wei smiled and winked at Su Mei. Su Mei understood, stood up and said to Casal with a smile: "You guys talk slowly I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

    Seeing Su Mei leave, Pei Wei threw a cigarette and said, "If you have anything to say, tell me."

    Casal lit a cigarette and said to Pei Wei with a bit of complaint: "I know, it's my fault for not telling you in advance But Pei, you can't just send Dozo away like this, can you? They are international  People from Milan.¡±

    "What about Inter Milan? It's not the same club as us? Even if they are more famous and have higher standards they can't just poach people from me, right?" Pei Wei said nonchalantly.

    Casal was anxious: "Pei, don't forget, you made a promise at that time, saying that you would not interfere with Alvaro's transfer. You can't keep your word!"

    "I said thisbut I can't train Alvaro for more than a year in vain after paying more than one million US dollars, right? And if Inter Milan really wants to get Alvaro, it can't be a little bit  No sincerity, right? The transfer fee proves a player¡¯s status in the locker room! You don¡¯t want your players to have no status at Inter Milan, right?¡±

    ? ?That's what I said, but" Casal hesitated.

    "Casar, let me ask you a question, how much salary does Inter Milan want to give Alvaro? Don't tell me you don't know, know that part of it will go into your pocket." Pei Wei looked at Casal's  Eyes, suddenly said.

    "This is a secret in our industry! You want me to never be able to eat like this in the future."

    Kasar stood up angrily.

    "Okay." Pei Wei waved his hand and motioned for him to sit down: "Then can you reveal a little bit about Inter Milan's bottom line? I know that Inter Milan is short of forwards nowBlanca is old and Ganz can't play as the main force.  Nu has a heart disease, and only Zamorano is in good condition Although I also know that they are chasing the Brazilian genius Ronaldo, but an excellent forward like Recoba is also what they need. "

    "Pei, I really don't want to deal with you anymore" Casal smiled bitterly: "You seem to know everything."

    "Let's put it this way, I am a businessman, and the essence of a businessman is to pursue the greatest profit I agree to let Recoba go, but I can't let him go in vain, because I don't want to be taken advantage of." Pei Wei flicked the ashes of his cigarette:  "If I asked for a transfer fee of five million dollars, do you think they would be able to agree to it?"

    "Five million dollars!" Casal shouted: "You are just talking like a lion!"

    "The asking price is sky-high, and I will pay it back when I land." Pei Wei said lightly: "This number may be a bit excessive, but I believe that with Alvaro's ability, it is definitely worth the price I want to know now, Inter Milan  What¡¯s the bottom line there?¡±

    "Will they tell me the bottom line?" Casal looked helpless: "You think too highly of me."

    "But I know what you are capable of. Your nose is comparable to the best hunting dogs." Pei Wei laughed: "Don't tell me that you just deal with them If you weren't confident enough, you would be  He won't be brought to me."

    "What if I don't say it?" Casal suddenly became serious.

    "Are you threatening me?" Pei Wei was not angry, but laughed: "The initiative is now in my hands Alvaro's contract will not expire in two and a half years. According to Bosman's Law,  , within two years, if I don't let go, he won't be able to go anywhere You also know, when he continues to stay in Yunjia Tianyu for another two years, I don't care how much your losses will be, anyway, Alvaro.  The annual salary is only 200,000 U.S. dollars. It¡¯s worth it to get a World Youth Championship silver boot and a star of hope at this price!¡±

    "Okay, you win." Casal spread his hands: "According to my estimate, less than four million US dollars should be their psychological endurance."

    "Well, it's about the same as I estimated." Pei Wei nodded. According to the information he received, the money Moratti prepared in the transfer market this year was about 40 million U.S. dollars, although he spent 2,000 U.S. dollars on Ronaldo.  9 million, but it is still possible to use 4 million to buy Recoba. After all, Inter Milan's forward line is relatively weak. Last year Bergkamp went to Arsenal, and Sosa also left this year. The rest  The forwards are old and young and have heart disease. There is really a shortage of forwards. The key is that Recoba is worth the price.

    "Impossible! Your offer is too outrageous!"

    The next day Dozo submitted the first-round offer, which was US$1.5 million. In his opinion, this price had already doubled compared to when Recoba came, and the Chinese should be able to accept it.

    As a result, when he heard the six million reported by Pei Wei, he immediately shouted: "This is simply extortion!"

    "As far as I know, Inter Milan also paid the same price to sign new star Pirlo from Brescia a few days ago His position is similar to that of Recoba, and he is three years younger than Recoba, and Recoba is now  He is the core of the World Youth Saiyan Army, is Pirlo worth the price, but Recoba is not worth it?" Pei Wei said aggressively.

    Dozo felt powerless, why does this guy know everything?  He only found out about this news after contacting the Italian authorities yesterday. Why did he already know about it?

    "How about two million US dollars? For a player who has never played in the European League, this price is high enough!" Dozo gritted his teeth and reported the number.

    "A mature Recoba is only one-third as good as Pirlo? Are you kidding." Pei Wei remained unmoved.

    "Then the negotiation can't be concluded? Mr. Pei Wei, I think our Inter Milan has shown enough sincerity. If you really want to get a transfer fee of 6 million, then all I can say is, goodbye, sir!"  Dozo stood up.

    Pei Wei glanced at him and said calmly? said: "So Mr. Dozo, what's the price? A transfer fee of three million US dollars. At the same time, Yunjia Tianyu Club hopes to launch a series of cooperation plans with Inter Milan Club You know, Arsenal Club in the Premier League  And Uruguay¡¯s National Club is already our partner club. I think even though Inter Milan is a wealthy club, I¡¯m afraid they also hope to have a partner club in China, right?¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 192 Cooperation with Inter Milan

    Zhou Sun continued to maintain strong pressure on Dalian Dongfang, which also won. In this round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s boss Pei Wei did not appear on the coaching bench.

    This news did not attract much media attention. Pei Wei's sudden disappearance in the league has long been a common occurrence. However, one of the foreign players, Dunga, appeared on the court, and another foreign player, Recoba, was not even included in the substitute list.  This made the reporters a little surprised.

    Only the internal staff of Yunjia Tianyu knew that the boss Pei Wei had flown to Italy with his assistants Su Mei and Recoba to negotiate cooperation with Inter Milan.

    At this time, the European League has ended, and Inter Milan is recruiting aggressively. Although the negotiations with Barcelona are deadlocked, it does not hinder the negotiations with Yunjia Tianyu.

    After receiving Dozo's report, Inter Milan's top management paid great attention to it, not only because Chairman Moratti liked the young player Recoba very much after watching the World Youth Championship, but they also wanted to find a cooperative club in China.  Take it very seriously.

    Think about it, the potential market with the largest population in the world, even if only 1% of people like Inter Milan, what a potential market it will be!

    In fact, before Yunjia Tianyu put forward this opinion, Inter Milan had already established a football school in China, linked to the Inter Milan youth echelon, and planned to provide talents for Inter Milan in the future.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu has taken the initiative to make this request, and this club is also the club where Wenger, who became famous last year, once stayed, and the Recoba that Chairman Moratti likes is a player of this club - what else can be better?  Is Yunjia Tianyu more suitable?

    Recoba¡¯s transfer fee of US$3 million was quickly negotiated, and then only the negotiation of cooperation between the two parties remained. As soon as the two parties reach an agreement, Recoba¡¯s transfer can be signed immediately.

    In order to show the importance of this cooperation, Inter Milan's chairman Moratti personally participated in the negotiation. This is probably related to the fact that Yunjia Tianyu is also the chairman personally involved.

    Originally, Pei Wei did not seek too many benefits from Inter Milan. Historically, Inter Milan opened a football school in Qingdao this year, but it did not seem to have much effect. Not only did no players be able to enter Inter Milan  As for the youth team, not many people even know about the existence of this football school - the reason is very simple. Although the coaches of this football school are sent by Inter Milan, the external recruitment matters are left to the local football association.  This directly led to the situation where good prospects were unable to enter, and Inter Milan looked down on them when they entered.

    Pei Wei's idea is to let Inter Milan open a football school in Yunjia, so that Yunjia will have two football schools. When the person in charge is the Yunjia Club, it will be able to attract more good talents from all over the country.  , so the success rate will definitely be much higher.

    The football school matter was quickly settled. Inter Milan has already made many investments in local football schools around the world. For example, Martins was later selected to Inter Milan through the Inter Milan Football School in Nigeria.  Went to the youth team.

    The two parties agreed that this football school would be jointly funded by both parties, and the coaches would be dispatched by Inter Milan. The outstanding ones would be selected to join the Inter Milan youth team. For each player selected, Inter Milan would pay Yunjia Tianyu a training fee.  If this player is transferred in the future, Yunjia Tianyu can still get 20% of the transfer fee - after all, Inter Milan only needs to train players, and the source of the players needs to be selected by Yunjia Tianyu, a local snake in China.  .

    Overall, this is a win-win cooperation scope. Yunjia Tianyu has further expanded his reputation in Europe, and Inter Milan has gained a lot, not to mention that in the future, there may be a steady stream of future stars from China.  Just such a football school can greatly increase Inter Milan's reputation in China.  AC Milan, their rival in the same city, was already ahead of Inter Milan when they went to China to play commercial competitions a few years ago. Inter Milan, which did not want to fall behind AC Milan, needed to increase its popularity in China.

    After negotiating the football school, other cooperation plans will come slowly. Pei Wei knows that he cannot become a fat man in one bite. Cooperating with giants like Arsenal and Inter Milan will have long-term benefits.

    After politely rejecting Moratti¡¯s invitation to have dinner, Pei Wei left Milan with Su Mei.

    "Are we going back to China?" Su Mei asked Pei Wei.

    "No, I think now we should find someone who can fill the gap in foreign aid after Recoba left" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Ivan Gattuso has been in a very irritable mood recently.

    ??This year he is nineteen years old. Since he was fourteen years oldFive years have passed since I left my hometown and became a member of the Perugia youth team. During these five years, although I entered the Perugia first team at the age of sixteen, the only thing I gained in the past three years was a professional career.  Professional qualification certificate issued by the league and ten games

    Opportunity, the young "Butcher" never lost confidence in himself, but he never seemed to have confidence in this young player.

    It has been three years. Although he can barely be considered a member of Perugia, he does not even have a salary and only has five hundred pounds a month for free expenses. From this point of view, Cheri Gauci's treatment is not famous.  The young players are really scarier than vampires

    Originally, although the free expenses of five hundred pounds a month were a little less, Gattuso could still survive as one person with enough food for the whole family, and maybe in a team like Perugia that can often appear in Serie A  There is still a chance that other teams will fancy him, so Gattuso can still tolerate it - but now, the contract with Perugia has been terminated after the end of this year's league, and the club has no intention of renewing his contract.  No, this puts Gattuso in a difficult position.

    What should I do?  Young players cannot see their future.

    Maybe it was a mistake to leave your hometown.  Gattuso was lying in his simple apartment thinking that he had to make good plans for his future.

    "You want to find an amateur player to replace Recoba?" After hearing the purpose of Pei Wei's trip, Su Mei couldn't laugh or cry: "Please, even if you don't want to waste the foreign aid quota, you won't just find someone to replace it, right?  After all, our club now has a certain influence in Europe, so you can¡¯t do anything wrong.¡±

    "Barack, Materazzi, Tony" Pei Wei did not refute, just said these three names with a smile.

    Su Mei immediately fell silent. Ballack was completely an amateur player before going to Yunjia Tianyu. Tony was not much better. Although Materazzi was transferred from the Serie A team Perugia, he was not a good player a year ago.  , he is also a standard amateur player - this has long become a legend among the staff of Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    Originally, Pei Wei planned to use Pirlo to replace Recoba. After all, the two men have similar positions, but Pirlo is also the best among Italian rookies. Although Inter Milan does not have Pirlo's position this year, they will continue to use him.  He was loaned to Brescia, but as a promising new star with a promising future, it was impossible for Inter Milan to transfer him to Yunjia Tianyu, and Pirlo himself would not be willing to come to China.

    So Pei Wei thought of Gattuso. In the future, this AC Milan's absolute main force has just ended his contract with Perugia. In August, the Scottish Rangers will get this player for free, and he will perform well there for a year.  After that, he returned to Italy, joined the Salernitana team, and then was spotted by AC Milan. What Pei Wei has to do now is to get him before the Rangers send out an invitation.

    The recruitment work went very smoothly this time, even more smoothly than the introduction of Materazzi and Toni at the time - after all, Materazzi and Toni were still under contract at the time, and Gattuso was completely free.  players.

    When Pei Wei knocked on the door of Gattuso's humble apartment and placed a contract with an annual salary of 200,000 pounds in front of him, Gattuso's eyes widened.

    In Perugia, his annual income was only 6,000 pounds. Now his salary has increased more than 30 times. How can he not be tempted!

    When Pei Wei mentioned that Yunjia Tianyu had Tony and Materazzi, Gattuso¡¯s former teammates, Gattuso immediately agreed to Pei Wei¡¯s invitation and prepared to start a new journey in a foreign land.

    This is the benefit of becoming famous. When Pei Wei was first looking for foreign aid, even amateur players like Ballack were not very willing to go. Materazzi directly rejected his invitation. Now when Yun  After the name Jiatianyu Club gradually became known in Europe, many unknown players began to consider another path.

    Before the start of the fifteenth round of the league, a piece of news suddenly came out from the Yunjia Tianyu Club. The Uruguayan foreign aid Recoba in the team successfully transferred to the famous Italian team Inter Milan. The transfer fee was US$3 million. At the same time, Yunjia Tianyu  The club is about to launch a package of cooperation plans with Inter Milan, which includes Inter Milan investing in the establishment of another football school in Yunjia, sending specialized coaches to train young players, and selecting good prospects to enter Inter Milan's youth team!

    In addition, Yunjia Tianyu announced the introduction of Italian foreign aid Gennaro Gattuso as the fifth foreign aid, who will officially debut after being registered with the Football Association.

    Everyone was stunned by the transfer fee. It was three million US dollars, equivalent to more than 20 million yuan. If the transfer fee of 800,000 US dollars transferred at that time was deducted, that is to say, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s share in this transaction  The net profit was close to 20 million yuan!

    &nbsp; Coupled with the cooperation with a wealthy club with a long history like Inter Milan - all the club owners were cursing in their hearts: "Damn! How come Yunjia Tianyu has caught up with all the good things!"

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 193 Loss

    Chapter 193 Loss

    The arrival of Gattuso increased the number of Italians in the Yunjia Tianyu team to three, and these three were all the main players in Italy's World Cup championship in 2006, which gave Pei Wei a dreamy feeling.

    Gattuso's position is the defensive midfielder. Yunjia Tianyu has no shortage of players in this position. Dunga is a world-class star. The two young substitutes Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming are also players with outstanding potential. Ballack sometimes also  He can play as a defensive midfielder, but Gattuso is not without his value.

    Although he is characterized by abundant physical strength, he is a pure midfield meat grinder, and his skills are rough - but this is compared to those technical players in Serie A later.  In League A, his skills are relatively good, and he played as an offensive midfielder with the Rangers. He scored seven goals in one season, which is already a quite remarkable number.

    And what position did he play in AC Milan in later generations?  Right midfielder!  His performance on the wing is not bad, and he can be used as a panacea in the midfield, which can free up Ballack and Nie Fei, and is a very powerful supplement to Benitez's rotation system.

    Recalling that the Rangers gave him an annual salary of 1.8 million pounds a year, Pei Wei hired Gattuso for only 200,000 pounds - it was really worth it.

    In order to allow Gattuso to integrate into the team faster, Pei Wei specially arranged for him to live with Materazzi and Tony. With his fellow countrymen, Gattuso must be able to live more comfortably.

    Through the sale of Recoba, Yunjia Tianyu gained a considerable amount of income, and became a cooperative club with Inter Milan, which further enhanced Yunjia Tianyu's popularity in Europe. Now Yunjia Tianyu has Arsenal and Inter Milan in Europe.  , there are national teams in South America, which are old and strong local teams with a long history.  Being associated with these clubs makes it difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to become famous.

    It can be said that while other domestic clubs are still focusing on the competition in the domestic league, Yunjia Tianyu has set its sights very far. It is conceivable that in the future, Yunjia Tianyu will continue to obtain technical advantages from Europe.  Support, and gain greater benefits by sending players to Europe.  The longer the time goes on, the greater the gap between other clubs and Yunjia Tianyu.

    But now, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s most realistic goal is to win a domestic league championship first.

    Although the league has only played fourteen rounds, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the competition for the league championship this year can only be fought between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang. Shanghai Shenhua lost too many points in the first half of the season, especially  It starts from the tenth round.  Consecutive losses to Beijing, Dalian and Jilin severely damaged their vitality. Although they have won two consecutive games in the last two rounds and are gradually recovering their vitality, due to the huge initial gap, there is only a theoretical hope of winning the championship.

    Except Shanghai.  Beijing is a team that is more likely to win the championship this year. After three foreign players were integrated into the team, they won consecutive big-scoring victories in the middle of the season and were in the spotlight.  This round they challenged Yunjia Tianyu away from home. Before the game started, their head coach Jin Zhiyang shouted, "We must use offense to break Yunjia Tianyu's undefeated record this season!"

    The response to Benitez is simple: Do you want to attack?  I'll make it impossible for you to attack!

    "Beijing team's offense mainly focuses on these four people. The left midfielder Gumpos is mainly responsible for breaking through the offense on the wing. He leaves it to Sun Chenghai to defend. The right midfielder Cao Xiandong is mainly responsible for organizing in the middle. Deng Gao  . He will leave it to you. Materazzi, I think you will not be at a disadvantage in terms of height. As for Cassiano, Tang Yong, you are the main force today, use your best.  Use the speed to deal with him! If you target these four people, all the offensive firepower of the Beijing team will be paralyzed! Use the attack to defeat them!"

    In the game.  Something happened that made the Beijing team extremely depressed.  The four major attackers in the frontcourt were all surrounded by a tail, and they were so entangled that they could hardly get the ball.  Especially in the first few rounds, Gompers, who was so impressive, was completely stared at by Sun Chenghai. With Sun Chenghai's ability, if he gives up assists, there is really no full midfielder in the country who can't keep an eye on him.

    It can be said that Benitez¡¯s tactics are simple enough, purely based on his own ability to hurt others. If three foreign players are replaced and they have not been fully integrated into the team, this strategy may not be effective, but when other members of the Beijing team  After being accustomed to sending the ball to the feet of the three of them to complete the offense, this seemingly clumsy way made it impossible for the Beijing team's offense to start smoothly.

    Perhaps only Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang can use this method to deal with Beijing Yulin. Dalian Dongfang can do this because their defense is quite solid, and with tacit cooperation, they can almost block the attacks of all A-A teams. Yunjia  Tianyu relies on several??The defensive players have super personal abilities - anyway, Beijing Yulin, who increasingly relies on three foreign players in offense, really has no good way to deal with this kind of defense.

    After Beijing Yulin's offense was in trouble, Yunjia Tianyu launched a fierce attack. After Sun Chenghai sacrificed his ability to attack from the right, Nie Fei simply became the right midfielder, using his speed to continuously attack the wing.  After launching an impact, the huge space left in the middle allowed Ballack to take full advantage of his ability to insert in the back row.

    To say that the Beijing team¡¯s defense is pretty good, in fact, the Beijing team¡¯s style of play this year is very strange. The offense is all handed over to three foreign players and the core midfielder Cao Xiandong. The others are mainly responsible for defense. This completely separates offense and defense.  In fact, the tactics of the Beijing team should be considered very outdated, but due to the super impact of the three foreign players, this tactic has a very good effect. In the match against Shanghai, the Beijing team used other players to defend together, leaving a large area in the frontcourt.  There was a gap for three foreign players to sprint back and forth. Poor Shanghai Shenhua was stabbed through the heart again and again in such repeated impacts.

    But today, this tactic was restrained by Benitez¡¯s same tactic of separating offense and defense. Benitez thought very simply, don¡¯t you separate offense and defense?  Then I will separate defense and offense!  Keep an eye on your offensive players one-on-one and see who can't support them first!

    In the end, it was Beijing Yulin who couldn't hold on anymore. Their relatively solid defense line quickly collapsed under Yunjia Tianyu's repeated attacks.  In the 29th minute, Nie Fei suddenly reached the middle and made a very concealed through ball. Hao Dong received the ball and shot directly. The ball hit the goal post and bounced. Tony volleyed against the bounced ball.  , was blocked by the hurried goalkeeper again, Hao Dong followed up and shot again - this time no one was able to save Beijing Yulin, and the ball finally flew into the goal.

    Beijing Yulin, who fell behind by one goal, was preparing to regroup.  Two minutes later, a bigger blow came one after another - Yunjia Tianyu stole the ball in the backcourt and quickly counterattacked. Three Yunjia Tianyu players used a series of dazzling quick passes to stir up the people at the front of the Beijing Yulin penalty area.  Aylin cleverly passed the ball back, and Ballack, who was inserted in the back row, suddenly took a long shot after receiving the ball, and the ball hit the blind corner!

    Two to zero!  Two consecutive goals within three minutes made Beijing Yulin, who prides himself on attack power, know what a powerful attack is!

    It was then that they remembered that although they had won several big-scoring games, they seemed to be unable to catch up with Yunjia Tianyu in terms of goals scored

    This blow made the team members in Beijing feel a little downcast.  Before the end of the first half, Hao Dong received a pass from Nie Fei and forced his way into the penalty area. He forced his kick to shoot from a very small angle. The ball hit the inside of the far post and bounced into the net!

    This goal with great luck completely disarmed Beijing Yulin, although there was still half-time before the end of the game.  But since God is also standing next to Yunjia Tianyu, is there any hope of recovery in this game?

    Going into the halftime break with a three-goal lead made everyone very relaxed. Hao Dong, who scored twice, seemed to be in a very good mood and kept talking and laughing with Nie Fei and others.  Other players also seemed happy.

    Benitez has begun to consider substitutions. Now that the outcome of the game has been determined, it is time to consider rotation to allow the main players to rest and to allow the substitutes to exercise.  Although a three-goal lead does not necessarily mean victory is certain, just looking at the expressions of the Beijing players, one can tell that even the head coach of the Beijing team would not have such hope if they were expected to recover three goals in the second half.

    Generally speaking, Benitez prioritizes replacing older players and players who have played several consecutive games. This time he decided to replace Dunga and Hao Dong first.  The two have played two consecutive games, and their efforts will also be needed in the next round against Shanghai.

    At this time, he heard Hao Dong smile and put his arm around Nie Fei's shoulders and said: "Give me more passes in the second half! I have been coming to Yunjia Tianyu for more than a year, and I haven't tasted a hat trick yet. What is it like?"  !¡±

    "Brother Hao, no problem! I will pass the ball to you more in the second half!" Nie Fei said, patting his chest.

    Benitez raised his eyebrows after hearing this. Now he can understand some Chinese.

    In the second half of the game, Benitez replaced Dunga with Gattuso, allowing the new player to adapt to the atmosphere of the game faster.  But Hao Dong was not replaced.  Instead, Aylin was replaced with Yu Xiaowei.

    Since Hao Dong wants to score three goals, let¡¯s give him a little more time.  Anyway, there is still one last substitution, so it is not too late to replace him after scoring a goal. Besides, there are no double matches this week, so a week's rest is enough.

    But Benitez soon regretted why he didn¡¯t replace Hao Dong in advance!

    Hao ?? who has already scored two goals in the gameHe is still looking for opportunities. He has scored a lot of goals every year since he arrived at Yunjia Tianyu, but he has never scored a hat trick in a game. Today he is in good condition. It seems that  Hopefully a hat trick.

    Nie Fei did not pass the ball to him casually, because Nie Fei knew that if he passed too many passes to Hao Dong casually, it would arouse the vigilance of the Beijing defender. It was better not to pass the ball if he was not absolutely sure.

    It was obvious that Beijing Yulin had given up the game. Nie Fei quickly seized an opportunity. Now there were two defenders in front of him. Tony's running also restrained another defender. Hao Dong was unguarded!

    Nie Fei pretended to dribble the ball to the side, opened the gap a little further, and then suddenly passed the ball diagonally!

    Hao Dong is already very familiar with the cooperation with Nie Fei. When Nie Fei passed the ball, he had already started to start and received the ball without anyone defending.  Then quickly rushed into the penalty area!

    A Beijing team defender ran back desperately. Although they had given up hope of victory, conceding the ball again was obviously not what they wanted to see.

    The moment Hao Dong started to shoot, he shoveled over. Hao Dong probably valued this opportunity so much that he didn't even expect that someone would shovel over him and he was immediately knocked down in the penalty area!

    "Beep¡ª¡ª" the referee's sharp whistle sounded, he ran into the penalty area, and then pointed at the penalty spot!

    The Yunjia Tianyu fans in the stands cheered.  Obviously, Yunjia Tianyu is going to expand the score again!

    But the cheers soon stopped, because everyone saw that Hao Dong, who created the penalty kick, was holding his knees in pain and did not get up from the ground!

    "Hell!" Pei Wei and Benitez stood up from the coaching bench at the same time.

    Everyone knows what Hao Dong¡¯s injury means to Yunjia Tianyu now!

    He is the top scorer in the team. This title alone is enough to prove how big an impact he had on Yunjia Tianyu after his injury, not to mention that because Wanpeng was loaned out, Recoba transferred away.  Yunjia Tianyu only has four forwards left, and Aylin among them is not a true forward!

    The stretcher quickly entered the scene and Hao Dong was carried off.

    On the court, Nie Fei scored in one stroke, expanding the score to four to zero.  But no one cares about this now. Even the fans in the stands did not cheer to celebrate the goal. Instead, they stretched their necks to look at Hao Dong, who was undergoing treatment.

    Fortunately, Hao Dong didn¡¯t seem to be seriously injured and stood up after being treated for a while.  With the help of the team doctor, he limped directly into the locker room. Benitez made a substitution. Yang Tian came on to replace the injured Hao Dong.

    "Oh, his injury won't be too serious, right?" A fan in the stands said worriedly.

    "Probably not." Another fan said uncertainly: "Didn't he just walk to the locker room by himself? If he can move around, it means it's not too serious."

    "I hope it's okay." The third fan clasped his hands and said piously: "God, bless him and nothing will happen to him."

    "How is Hao Dong's condition?" Pei Wei asked another team doctor who had just helped treat him.

    "It's a mild contusion, not serious. It'll be fine in a week or two." The team doctor replied: "But he will definitely not be able to play in the next game. Even if he barely plays, it won't have much effect."

    "Okay, go and do your work." Pei Wei couldn't hide his worry.

    "Oh, it's all my fault. I wish I had replaced him earlier! Who knows" Benitez blamed himself.

    "How can I blame you" Pei Wei sighed: "Hao Dong hopes to score the third goal so much. If you replace him, he might still have objections I would do the same thing if you replaced him.  , It just happened that he was injured Oh, forget it, it's useless to regret it now."

    "As long as we don't reduce our numbers any more," Benitez said, "we can't have any fewer players in the next game."

    "We won't be so unlucky"

    The new Gattuso performed very eye-catchingly. Running all over the field is his characteristic.  Now that he is full of energy in the middle of the game, he is like a wall in the midfield. Originally, the Beijing players wanted to use their bodies to bully this little man who is over 1.7 meters tall, but they were knocked away by Gattuso two times in a row.  After that, they finally knew how powerful this bearded guy was.

    ??If the situation cannot be opened up in the middle, then they have to look for the wings. They are already four goals behind. How can the Beijing Yulin team want to score a face-saving goal.

    Gambos became the only target of the Beijing team, and the Paraguayan winger has now becomeHe is the soul of Beijing Yulin's frontcourt offense. His fast speed, excellent passing ability, and ability to cross from the wing and shoot inside make him the most difficult winger to defend in the A-A game.  player, but this time his opponent is the best full-back in the A-A game.

    In terms of height, Sun Chenghai is taller than Gambos. In terms of speed, Sun Chenghai is not slower than his opponent.  And it doesn¡¯t matter if the defender is slower. In terms of body, although Sun Chenghai is relatively thin, Gompers is not a muscular man

    At the beginning, Gompers planned to use his speed to beat the young full-back. He first pretended to dunk the ball toward the center. When Sun Chenghai was attracted to move to the center, he immediately slammed the ball toward the baseline, and then began to hit the ball.  Chase.

    This is a trick he has tried repeatedly in the A-A arena.  As long as an ordinary full-back exposes such a gap on the wing, he will definitely be able to throw away the opponent by several positions if he starts first - this distance is enough for him to observe the situation in the penalty area and then pass the good ball.

    But this time he miscalculated. Sun Chenghai reacted quickly and immediately turned around and chased after him. When Gompers just got the ball, he immediately fell to the ground and shoveled the ball out of the sideline.

    The second time, Gompers learned the lesson. He knew that the speed of the full-back was definitely not inferior to his, and he did not dare to let the ball leave his control rashly.  Be prepared to use small-scale techniques to get rid of your opponents.

    Sun Chenghai pushed forward unceremoniously, and the two got entangled. Gompers finally dunked the ball, but Sun Chenghai blocked him slightly with his body. The ball rolled out and was immediately cleared by Yu Xiaowei, who was filling in.  go out.

    The third time, the fourth time

    Gambos was finally discouraged.  He realized that he couldn't get much benefit from this defender, so he simply ran to the right - you are awesome, aren't you?  I won¡¯t pass through you, let¡¯s see what you do!

    When he looked up after receiving the ball, he saw Sun Chenghai lying in front of him

    After seeing him move to the right.  Sun Chenghai immediately changed positions with Wu Jiang. The task Benitez gave him today was to ignore everything else and just keep an eye on Gompers. Wherever he goes, Sun Chenghai will follow him.

    Today, Gambos has met his destined opponent. Nothing is more troublesome than a defender who stalks and fights, not to mention that he really can't get rid of this defender

    As the end of the game gets closer, Gompers becomes more and more angry.

    After landing in the Chinese League, he has never encountered such a situation that made him feel powerless.  This made Gangpos, who was used to smooth sailing, really unhappy.

    When the anger accumulated to a critical point, Gompers finally broke out.

    When Sun Chenghai cleanly scooped the ball away from him again and brought him to the ground, Gompers couldn't help it. After he stood up, he punched Sun Chenghai in the back of the head, who had his back turned to him.

    Sun Chenghai, who had no idea that the opponent would attack him from behind, was stunned for a moment. When he turned around, he saw Gompers standing in front of him, glaring at him, shouting something unknown, and then punched him again.

    Sun Chenghai is also young and energetic.  A more mature person would definitely lie down on the ground.  Then Gambos would definitely be punished, but Sun Chenghai did not do so.  In fact, he had long been fed up with the endless little moves made by the Paraguayans in the game. When he saw that the opponent actually made the first move, he became angry. When he ducked to avoid Gompos's fist, he immediately kicked Gompos in the stomach.  kick away

    "Fuck!" Pei Wei and Benitez jumped up at the same time again. They didn't notice the situation on Sun Chenghai's side just now. It wasn't until the fans in the stands screamed that they turned around and saw Gompers and Sun Chenghai fighting each other with fists and kicks.  This is a great scene

    With the efforts of the referee and the line referee, the players from both sides were separated. After asking the linesman what was going on, the referee immediately went on a killing spree, took out the red card and flashed it in front of the two players.  ¡ª¡ªWant to fight?  Go down and fight!

    "Damn it! What happened to today's game!" Pei Wei covered his face. He knew that although the red card was unjust, there was nothing wrong with it, and if he did it openly on the field like this, he would definitely be punished.  .

    "Sun Chenghai! You're out of your mind! Why are you fighting on the court?" After the game, Pei Wei found Sun Chenghai and gave him a fierce scolding.

    Sun Chenghai also knew that what he did was wrong: "Bossthat guy made the first move! Otherwise, why would I hit him!"

    "I know it was the other party who made the first move! But why did you fight back? Lie down on the ground and nothing will happen to you then!" Pei Wei calmed down: "Okay, don't talk about it after it has happened you go  write?Review, otherwise the Football Association will definitely have a hard time!  "

    After saying that, Pei Wei walked out the door and said one sentence before leaving: "Our loss is huge now!"

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 194 Sprint

    Chapter 194 Sprint

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s losses this time are indeed not small.

    The notice from the Football Association came out quickly. In view of the bad behavior of players from both sides fighting on the spot during the home game between Yunjia Tianyu and Beijing Yulin, both sides are first-time offenders. The special punishment is as follows: Gangpos provoked the trouble, suspended for six games, and fined  50,000 RMB. As a national player, Sun Chenghai acted extremely uncoolly on the field and failed to control his emotions. He was suspended for four games and fined 30,000 RMB. Both clubs were fined 100,000 RMB. At the same time, the player responsible must make a sincere written examination.  And guarantee that if they commit the crime again, they will be severely punished.

    After seeing the ticket, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. The punishment was much lighter than he thought. Originally, a brawl like Sun Chenghai's on the court was really serious. Even if the opponent struck first, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to suspend him for half a year.  , the Football Association probably took into account that Sun Chenghai, as the main national player, was about to participate in the top ten games, and was merciful in order not to affect the normal preparations of the national team.  Gompos has benefited from Sun Chenghai's favor, and the six-game suspension is an advantage for him. However, there are only seven rounds left before the end of the league. In other words, Gompos will have to wait until the last round to play. This is a big deal for Beijing Yulin.  It was a big blow.

    Hao Dong's medical certificate has also come out. He has a mild ankle contusion and will rest for ten days. This means that in the next game against Shanghai, Yunjia Tianyu's two main international players will definitely not be able to play. This is for a team that is still lagging behind.  This is absolutely bad news for Dalian¡¯s Yunjia Tianyu.

    Yunjia Tianyu's losses did not stop there. In the third round of the Football Association Cup three days later, in order to retain its strength to play in the league, Yunjia Tianyu sent almost all of its substitutes to Sichuan to face Shuzhong Tianfu, and lost 1-0.  Benitez is ready to give up on the FA Cup.

    But Yunjia Tianyu, who had preserved his strength, failed to get a good result in the next league game, in the away game against Shanghai Shenhua.  With two main players absent, they drew 2-2 with their opponents in the away game. Dalian, which was recharging its energy, defeated Qingdao 3-0 in the away game, once again extending its advantage in the standings to four points.

    First go to Sichuan, then Shanghai, then return to Yunjia to play the second leg of the third round of the Football Association Cup, and then go north to play Jilin This is Yunjia Tianyu's schedule these days.  In three games, Yunjia Tianyu first lost to Sichuan and then tied with Shanghai.  After returning to Yunjia, he was eliminated from the FA Cup semi-finals by Sichuan with a score of 2-1. Although these failures were still within the tolerance of Pei Wei, the consecutive losses had begun to seriously affect the morale of Yunjia Tianyu players.  , Pei Wei knew that he could not go on like this.

    Before leaving for Jilin, Pei Wei decided to hold a mobilization meeting. Benitez is an excellent coach, but the language barrier prevents him from playing a big role in improving the team's morale. In this regard, he must rely on Pei Wei's  Encouraged.

    "The recent schedule has been very unfavorable to us, with three consecutive away games. There is also a home game in the FA Cup. I know everyone is tired, and Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai cannot play - but this is why we cannot perform well.  Reason?"

    Pei Wei said with a clear voice. The players all lowered their heads and looked ashamed - especially Sun Chenghai, who was suspended due to impulsiveness, and had already shrunk into the corner.

    "We have the strength, the ability, and all the elements to win the championship, but why are we always just a little bit behind? Do you know what some people are calling us now? The second best! Last year because of something that shouldn't be thrown away  We failed to win the championship. Will we be runner-up again this year because of some avoidable points? This result is more humiliating to me than being relegated!" Pei Weimeng!  He slapped the table: "Do you remember what happened at the beginning of the season? I don't know how many people are waiting to see our jokes. Do you have to be willing to be laughed at? The Dalian team is indeed very strong, but we are worse than Dalian  ?"

    "No!" the players collectively shouted, including Sun Chenghai.

    "There are still six rounds left before the end of the league. We have been eliminated from the Football Association Cup, and the defending champion of the Asian Cup Winners Cup cannot enter the Asian Cup Winners Cup next year In other words, if we want to continue to compete in Asia next year  There is only one way to go, and that is to win the league championship! Do you have the confidence to catch up with four points in six rounds?¡±

    "Yes!" The players continued to shout with their fists waved. Even if someone was not confident, would he dare not to shout at this time

    "It's not that we have no chance, but the first thing we have to do is win all the remaining games! Especially the 21st round home game against Dalian, we must win it! Then all we have to do is wait  Dalian made a mistake, do you understand?¡±

    "Understood!"

    &nbsp"Now, it's time for us to start sprinting with all our strength! For the championship. For the honor. Let us win all the games! The most important thing - don't leave any regrets!"

    "We can only win against Jilin Yanbian. We cannot draw, let alone lose!"

    The away game against Jilin Yanbian is undoubtedly an extremely important game for Yunjia Tianyu.

    In the match between Dalian Dongfang and Guangdong Hongda that was played one day in advance, Guangdong Hongda, which was already deep in the relegation zone, bit Dalian Dongfang twice. However, while biting off two pieces of meat from Dalian, he was stabbed five times by Dalian Dongfang.  , Dalian Dongfang, which has one game more, is already seven points ahead of Yunjia Tianyu. If it cannot win Jilin Yanbian away from home, then there seems to be no need for Yunjia Tianyu to play in the remaining five rounds of the league.

    But winning this year¡¯s Jilin Yanbian away game is not easy!

    This year, Yanbian's home court undoubtedly deserves the title of "devil's home court". Shanghai and Beijing both lost to them in away games. Dalian, the most stable team, only managed to equalize after being two goals behind. With Yanbian's strength this year, it is short of troops.  Can Major General Yun Jia Tianyu really win them?

    Everyone else is fine, but Sun Chenghai¡¯s absence paralyzed Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s right-side attack, as can be seen from the three-game winless streak.  Sun Chenghai's absence on the court has a huge impact on Yunjia Tianyu's entire right-side offense and defense!

    Hao Dong is not here, and Yang Tian can replace him, but Wu Xiaofeng, who replaced Sun Chenghai, showed the gap between him and Sun Chenghai. Not only did he not be able to help the team as well as Sun Chenghai in offense, even in defense, he could not help the team as well.  Far less stable than Sun Chenghai in the match against the Shanghai team.  The second goal scored by the opponent was scored after breaking through from his side.

    How can Benitez eliminate this influence?

    Soon, in the game against Jilin Yanbian, Benitez¡¯s formation surprised everyone!

    Three five two!  Benitez formed a formation that had never been used in a game before!

    In front of the goalkeeper Xiao Fei is Materazzi, who plays the sweeper. In front of Materazzi are the two central defenders Zhu Guosheng and Tang Yong. In front of them are the young midfielders Zhang Yiming and Ballack. Gattuso appears.  Appearing in the right midfield position, the left midfielder is Wu Jiang, the central midfielder Nie Fei, and the two forwards are the combination of Tony and Yang Tian.

    Dunga and Aylin were substitutes when they were short of major generals.  Benitez actually put these two absolute main players on the bench, which has to be strange.

    If Benitez is not out of his mind, there must be a conspiracy.

    This strange combination made Cui Yinze of the Jilin Yanbian team frown tightly: What the hell, is Yunjia Tianyu going to lose the biggest feature of full-back assists?  besides.  Is the Italian foreign aid Gattuso very capable of attacking from the wing?  You must know that this new player has only played once as a substitute before this, and he played in the defensive midfielder position!

    But now no one dares to have any contempt for the foreign players selected by Pei Wei. Needless to say Dunga, others like Ballack, Materazzi and Toni are all amateur players in Europe, but in Yunjia  But Tianyu all behaves like a world superstar!

    There is a conspiracy, there must be a conspiracy.  Cui Yinze thought so.

    "Focus on the defense on the right!" Cui Yinze told his disciples: "We are not familiar with that guy, so don't take it lightly Try to attack from the side and suppress the opponent's side attack!"

    As the game progresses.  Cui Yinze realized that he seemed to have been deceived by the other party

    That guy with a big beard named Gattuso is simply a bull. After the game started, he kept rushing up and down the right wing - but he was not attacking, but defending!

    Under Gattuso's unreasonable impact, Jilin Yanbian's wing attack came to a standstill - Gattuso alone turned the entire right wing into a black hole for Jilin Yanbian's offense. As for the left wing, when Jilin Yanbian  When attacking from here, we have to face the defense of three young players with good physical strength and flexibility, Zhang Yiming, Wu Jiang and Tang Yong.  Not to mention that Materazzi often comes to the left to fill in.

    Just when Jilin Yanbian first focused on the wing.  Yunjia Tianyu launched an assault from the center with heavy troops.

    Nie Fei dribbled the ball straight from the center, and after attracting enough defenders, he suddenly passed the ball back to Ballack.  Ballack raised his foot and pretended to hit the goal, causing the opponent's defender to tighten his body to block it. Then he easily dunked the ball to the side, dodged the opponent's defender and passed the ball into the penalty area. Tony used his body to hold the opponent's last defender, and passed the ball into the penalty area.  The ball passed by Ballack was pushed sideways, and Yang Tian, ??who was unguarded, followed up with a kick - one to zero!

    It¡¯s lucky to concede a goal firstThe Lin Yanbian team was not discouraged, but continued to attack. After Cui Yinze's mediation, they were at least very close to the Korean players in terms of fighting spirit and spirit - which is exactly what the Chinese players lack.

    Pressing the whole court, delivering the ball quickly, using high-tempo back-and-forth impact and high-intensity confrontation to overwhelm the opponent, these are exactly the tactics used by Jilin Yanbian this year.  With this kind of tactics and the crazy support of the home fans, the Jilin Yanbian team can beat strong teams such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Shandong at home this year.

    It is precisely in response to this tactic that Benitez sent out a lineup mainly composed of young players. The players on the field are all players with sufficient physical fitness and ability to play up and down, especially Gattuso, Ballack, Zhang Yiming and others.  He is famous for not being able to run to death.

    Use force to defeat force, use force to defeat force, create a numerical advantage in the midfield while exchanging energy with the opponent, and then solve the game through the individual performance of the stars - this is what Benitez came up with after missing two main players.  tactics to deal with Yanbian, Jilin.  In order to thoroughly implement this idea, he even put Dunga on the bench, because the old Dunga would definitely not be able to compete with his opponent in such a physical situation.

    As for Ayling sitting on the bench, it is a backup left by Benitez. Ayling is now the only forward in Yunjia Tianyu, and he can also play as a right midfielder and be placed on the bench.  It can be useful when sudden situations arise.

    In such a head-to-head sprint.  Time passed quickly, and the first half ended quickly with the two sides fighting everywhere. With Yang Tian's goal, Yunjia Tianyu led 1-0.

    After the start of the second half, the two sides continued to attack each other at a fast pace. In this chaotic battle, Gattuso's performance became more eye-catching, his range of running and control became wider and wider, and his seemingly endless physical strength made his running ability let the Jilin team  The team members were all ashamed.  Under his leadership, Yunjia Tianyu completely suppressed the opponent's offense and began to gradually take advantage of the field. Starting from the second half, Yunjia Tianyu's number of attacks increased significantly.  With a one-goal lead, they had already seen the dawn of victory.

    But in the end, it was none other than the humble fullback Wu Jiang who scored the goal that sealed the victory for them.

    Zhang Yiming intercepted the ball and passed it directly to Wu Jiang. Wu Jiang advanced the ball to within 30 meters of Yanbian, Jilin. The Yanbian players were guarding other Yunjia Tianyu offensive players.  For a moment, no one came up to defend him. Wu Jiang took the ball forward, and then suddenly took a long shot!

    The ball drew an arc in the air and flew quickly and suddenly towards the upper right corner of the goal. The Yanbian team goalkeeper jumped up hard, but he was standing a little forward and could not touch the ball. When he fell down,  The ball has roared into the dead center of the goal!

    Two to zero!  Yunjia Tianyu expanded the score in the second half.  Although the Jilin Yanbian team recovered a goal before the end through unremitting offense.  However, Benitez's continuous substitutions killed the last bit of time, and Yunjia Tianyu won the game with difficulty in the away game.

    After winning this key game, Yunjia Tianyu is under much less pressure. Although it is still four points behind and there are only five rounds left in the league, Yunjia Tianyu still has a chance to face Dalian Dongfang, and look at what happens next  Opponents, Dalian Oriental's remaining five opponents are Guangzhou, which tied with them in the first round, Shandong, a strong mid-range team, and Beijing, Yunjia and Shanghai, which are qualified to compete with them for the championship.  Every game is difficult to play.  What's more critical is that their last three rounds against the top three were all away games, which is a quite unfavorable schedule.  Yunjia Tianyu's opponents are Sichuan, Guangdong, Shandong, Dalian and Chongqing. Among them, Guangdong is at the bottom in points. Sichuan, Shandong and Chongqing are no longer in danger of being relegated. Although they are not easy to beat, they are at least easier to deal with than Dalian's opponents.  many.

    A schedule like this is obviously not conducive to Dalian, but it is also because Yunjia Tianyu has been clinging to Dalian Dongfang in the previous games. This situation occurs. Historically, Dalian Dongfang is in the front in this year's league.  Enough points were scored in the game to win the championship four rounds in advance, making the final round of the Lianhu battle a game just for honor.

    Theoretically speaking, as long as Dalian Dongfang wins all other opponents, it doesn¡¯t matter even if it loses to Yunjia Tianyu, not to mention that Yunjia Tianyu may not be able to win Dalian at home.

    What Yunjia Tianyu has to do now is to do what Pei Wei said, go on step by step, score all the points he can get, and then quietly wait for Dalian Dongfang to make mistakes.

    Hao Dong has returned from injury, which is good news for Yunjia Tianyu. It has never been easy to play against the Sichuan team. In the past two years of the league, Yunjia Tianyu has not defeated Sichuan in away games.  Although there are many factors involved in the negative result and one draw, it also shows that Sichuan is a strong team. You must know that in the past two years, Yunjia Tianyu guest?Aside from Dalian and Shanghai, the only opponents that have not been defeated are Sichuan.

    In the two away games against Dalian and Shanghai, although Yunjia Tianyu did not win, it did not lose either. In the past two years since participating in the League A, Yunjia Tianyu has lost a total of three games, two of which were at home.  of.  They have only lost to Sichuan in away games, which is enough to cause people to be wary.

    Against the Sichuan team, Benitez followed the 3-5-2 formation, but made some adjustments in personnel. Aylin replaced Wu Jiang, Dunga and Hao Dong returned to the main lineup, and Tony took a rest.  Gattuso has two games in a row.

    Facts have proved that in the absence of Sun Chenghai.  This lineup is very consistent with Yunjia Tianyu's current player situation.  They won Sichuan Tianfu 3-1 at home. Hao Dong, who recovered well, scored a goal in the game. Nie Fei's free kick sealed the victory. Ballack added the icing on the cake. Sichuan Tianfu only relied on international player Li Bing to score before the end.  Recover a goal.

    Unfortunately, Dalian Dongfang won again. They defeated the Guangzhou Suns 2-0 at home and continued to lead Yunjia Tianyu by four points.  Hope seems to be getting slimmer.

    "Damn, how come they can keep winning like this?" Pei Wei said to Benitez with a wry smile: "Since they were tied with Jilin Yanbian team in the 13th round, they have won all the way. Now they are all  It¡¯s been six consecutive wins!¡±

    Originally, Pei Wei was counting on Shandong to be able to stop Dalian at home in the 19th round. However, in this historically tied game, Dalian just relied on Gao Feng¡¯s goal in the 69th minute to win.  It is still four points ahead of Yunjia Tianyu, who also won against Guangdong Hongda.  Think about it, before the 19th round in history, Dalian had already won the championship four rounds in advance. It is normal to be a little slack. Didn't they draw three and lose one in the last four rounds?  But now Yunjia Tianyu is chasing closely.  Dalian Dongfang will certainly not relax.

    "So in the 21st round, we have to win against Dalian - and then we have to wait for Beijing and Shanghai to do us a favor. This can't be rushed." Benitez also began to worry: "But this round of competition  Although Sun Chenghai can play, Beijing's Gompos is still suspended. The fight has done Dalian a favor. Without Gompos, Dalian's game will be much easier. "

    "Let's forget about this for now. Let's take down Shandong Donghai first!" Pei Wei forcefully put out the cigarette butt in his hand in the ashtray: "Dalian's current state is too good. But anyway, after this league game, we will finish the national championship."  The team is about to regroup. I don¡¯t believe they can maintain their condition when the league restarts! Let¡¯s make them look good after the top ten games are over!¡±

    The 20th round of the league is the last round before the top ten. In the next two months, fans across the country will focus on the top ten and pay attention to the road of Chinese football to the World Cup.  .

    At the same time, this league is also Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s last chance to sprint for the championship, if Beijing can no longer stop Dalian.  So it is obviously impossible to expect Dalian Dongfang to lose in the last two rounds.

    From the very beginning of this year¡¯s league, Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu have been entangled with each other.  At the beginning, Yunjia Tianyu took advantage of the goal difference to lead for a while, and then Dalian took advantage of the absence of five main players of Yunjia Tianyu to take away the top spot in the points.  Then the advantage has been maintained until now, and the four-point gap is also the largest points gap between the two teams.

    In this round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu, who was at home, relied on two goals from Tony and Nie Feidi to beat Shandong Donghai 2-1. Then at the end of the game, a piece of good news came - Beijing Yulin¡¯s home score was zero.  A zero draw with Dalian Dongfang, Yunjia Tianyu finally narrowed the score gap to two points!

    This means that after the top ten games, as long as Yunjia Tianyu wins Dalian Dongfang at home, they are very hopeful of winning the first league championship in their history!

    Dalian Dongfang ended their six-game winning streak. Strangely enough, although they have won sixteen league games so far, breaking Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s record of fifteen wins last year, their longest winning streak was only  Six games, that is, the six-game winning streak that just started and the six-game winning streak that just ended. Since the beginning of the professional league, the longest winning streak they have won is only six games. Even last year, they won the championship with an undefeated record.  The longest time they have won trophies is only six games in a row, which seems to be a so-called curse.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu has to thank this magic spell. It is this magic spell that makes Yunjia Tianyu's hope of winning the championship become great!

    But now Yunjia Tianyu people can only keep this joy in their hearts, because in two months, it will be time for the league to restart.

    "This period of sprinting was finally not in vain." Pei Wei murmured.?Benitez said.

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 195 Public Enemy of the Media - Pei Wei

    His outstanding performance in the game was also selected for the national team, and Yunjia Tianyu became a big player in the national football team in one fell swoop.

    But this is understandable. After all, Yunjia Tianyu is now ranked second in the league standings. It would be unreasonable if there are too few national players. Nie Fei's performance is obvious to all. The national team also needs such an attacker with excellent technical speed.

    Like history, although Xu is still there, the Chinese team is still assigned to the group of death, with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait in a group. The situation is not optimistic.

    In fact, in Pei Wei's view, there is nothing wrong with being in this group. To be honest, the strength of the five teams in this group is relatively close. In his memory, the team ranked first in the group at the end of the top ten games.  The first place Saudi Arabia has 14 points, and the last place Kuwait has 8 points. The difference is extremely limited. Even if they lose one or two games, they still have a chance. I didn't see Qatar, who originally didn't care about it, actually won in the last game.  Is there still a chance to qualify for the round?

    Pei Wei felt sad when he thought that the Chinese team in history only scored one point against Qatar, which was the most despised before the game. In fact, the Chinese team's performance against several other teams was not that bad, although it lost twice.  Iran, however, got ten points from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. If they can grasp it well, qualifying should not be a problem.

    In particular, the Chinese media kept preaching before the game that the West Asian brothers must be playing tricks on the Chinese team. In the end, they were fighting each other to death. I don¡¯t know how many opportunities were given to the Chinese team, but the Chinese team failed to grasp it.  .

    So when Pei Wei saw that after the Chinese team gathered together, the media started talking about the so-called "West Asian conspiracy theory", he couldn't help but speak.

    The next day, that is, the third day after the national team was gathered, an article titled "Pei Wei has something to say" was published in the "Titan Yuan Bao".

    "Everyone must first understand one thing. Although our opponents are all West Asian teams, will they really join forces to deal with us? You know, the top ten games are related to whether the national team can appear in the World Cup.  Game, what reason do they have to hold back and find trouble with us from the beginning? Only in the final rounds, some teams may have no hope of qualifying - but  There are only eight rounds in the top ten. Have you ever calculated what kind of situation a team must have to not qualify? If another team wins four games in a row, they still have a chance to compete for second place.  Name, why would people give up? To put it another way, even if some teams will give up in the last round, we don¡¯t have a bye in the last round. What are we afraid of? Our national team only needs to play well one game at a time.  Well, isn¡¯t it a waste of time to waste energy on calculating these things?¡±

    "Another point is that the national team has regrouped. I have read it in the past two days. All the newspapers are talking about the height, weight, technical characteristics, and position of each international player - it is so detailed, so detailed.  Things that even I, the club owner, don¡¯t know about have been published - I think the intelligence spies in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait will be very grateful to you, because they don¡¯t need to bother to collect any intelligence, just  Just buy a copy of all the Chinese sports newspapers and find someone who understands Chinese to translate it - can you do something else? Although fans like to read these things, I think they pass the usual league.  We should already know enough. This kind of thing can only make our opponents happy. Also, some newspapers have been wondering all day long what kind of formation the current members of the Chinese national team can put in and what role they can play.  Even Nie Fei, who has never played in the group stage, has been studied to the point where nothing is left - are you helping the Chinese national team or those West Asians? "

    "Can I ask you something? I think at this juncture, the fans would like to see more information about our opponents, their staffing, tactics, what players need to be paid attention to, and the technical characteristics of the main players.  What - this kind of information not only likes to be read by fans, but also helps the coaching staff of our national team to make more targeted arrangements. Comrade reporters, let us use our part to mine information!  Let¡¯s use our strength to help the Chinese national team break out of Asia and go global! In addition, I would also like to appeal to the fans. If there are any articles exposing the intelligence of our national team in the newspaper, please reject this newspaper, because this kind of behavior is completely  It will not do any good for the national team in the World Cup, it will only make our opponents laugh!¡±

    As soon as Pei Wei's article came out, all the football-eating reporters across the country were dumbfounded and hated Pei Wei to death - originally there was no problem in doing this kind of thing when no one was talking about it, and the fans also liked it.  Looking at this kind of article analyzing the team's tactics, their sales have been good, and these

    &nbsp; It¡¯s easy to collect, and you can easily code an article and get the royalties. After Wei did this, no newspaper dared to do this again.  In the past, you could deceive yourself and say you didn't expect it, but now others have brought it up, if you publish articles about the composition and tactics of the national team's players, it will be tantamount to betraying the country. I'm afraid no one will want to wear this big hat.  On the head.

    Although Pei Wei also pointed out another way, which is to spy on the intelligence secrets of other opponents, how many people who eat football have never seen the world?  Can they imagine what Pei Wei wants?  Is it just that information about other opponents is so easy to find?  No matter how easy it is to find, it is not as easy as finding information about the national team. Collect the information from previous leagues and add it together, and it will come out with just a shake of the pen. It will be as easy as now!

    There was no choice, so the major media outlets that had the ability began to send capable reporters to the four West Asian countries to find out first-hand intelligence. The incompetence also had their own tricks - if China can't find the information, you can always go to your own country.  ?  If you buy a few recent sports newspapers from the four countries in West Asia and translate them one by one, you can also find some clues.

    Many reporters are lamenting: This World Cup qualifying match is really going to make people miserable!

    After lamenting, he started to yell at Pei Wei: You are so full, you should be the manager of your club, why are you meddling in this business!  Now it's hard for everyone to do anything. Pei Wei, I won't be done with you anymore!

    After scolding, these "uncrowned kings" can only continue to complete the arduous work of intelligence collection, and they also know that as long as Yunjia Tianyu's grades are good, they have to interview Pei Wei and Yunjia Tianyu Club, otherwise why would Pei Wei  Do you always dare to give silence orders to reporters in the league?  Because he knows that even if reporters hate him, they will not hate the news coming out of Yunjia Tianyu Club. This is why Pei Wei dares to risk offending all sports reporters and cutting off their financial resources.

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    "Haha, Pei Wei, now you have done our Football Association and the national team a big favor!"

    On the day the report came out, Xu called Pei Wei. It seemed that he was in a good mood: "We really didn't notice this before. Those reporters always used press freedom as an issue. We  You didn¡¯t take into account the seriousness of the intelligence leak Now that you have silenced them, we are more certain to compete in the top ten!"

    "Hey, Lao Xu, I'm not talking about you, but you are too vigilant in this regard, right? In the end, I, an outsider, was asked to come forward - now I have offended all the footnotes across the country.  "Pei Wei said with a sigh.

    "Don't worry, the Football Association and the national team will remember your goodness, and the fans will also remember your goodness! When the time comes, our Football Association will record a great contribution for you, and let's see who dares to antagonize you!" Xu took Pei Wei's words seriously.  , hurriedly comforted him and said.

    "Haha, I'm very satisfied if you have this intention!" Pei Wei laughed: "It doesn't matter, reporters, don't you know? They have to interview Yunjia Tianyu! This is the world, we have enough strength  , there is enough news! Are you afraid that those reporters won¡¯t come to interview us? I still won¡¯t let them go to court! Anyway, I¡¯m not afraid. The more we fight, the more famous we will be. Let¡¯s see who supports it first.  Don¡¯t stop! Just watch, one day Football Herald will give in to me!¡±

    "You just have a bad temper!" Xu advised him, "Sometimes you still have to have a good relationship with these reporters."

    "Don't worry, there is competition among football reporters." Pei Wei said with a smile: "I haven't seen the lawsuit between Yunjia Tianyu and "Football Herald". Other sports media still interview us! Maybe others are still eager for "Football Herald"  "Herald" collapsed! This way they have one less competitor Besides, I can help you this time. After all, if you can't qualify, you will resign. This is the real loss for Chinese football!"

    After chatting with Xu for a few more words, Pei Wei put down the phone.

    Although I have done my best to help the national team, can the national team enter the World Cup so smoothly under the command of Qi Dashuai, a head coach who has no ability to take on the role?  After all, the opponents in this group are very strong, and the title "Group of Death" is not an exaggeration at all.

    But it¡¯s not easy to find a suitable coach. In such a short time, where can you find a coach who is familiar with Chinese football and capable?

    Pei Wei¡¯s heart is still full of worries.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 196 Bad Start (Part 1)

    Because of the work, Pei Wei gave all the players in the team a holiday. Dunga returned to Brazil to join the Brazilian national team, while the other three Italian foreign players returned to Italy together, preparing to cheer for their national team. Ballack stayed  In Yunjia.

    Originally, Pei Wei also gave Benitez a vacation, but Benitez did not return to his country to rest. He still stayed in the apartment arranged for him by the club and watched videos of other teams' games all day long.

    Now Pei Wei admires Benitez very much. He can do this without even having a private life and only focus on football. No matter what achievements he has in the future, he will not be surprised.

    Pei Wei is as interested in the upcoming top ten games as other fans. Although he already knows the results, history has changed so much. Will there be no changes in the top ten games?

    Moreover, this restructuring of the league schedule has made the training time of the Chinese team much shorter. The players are still in the same state in the league, and Marshal Qi has no chance to implement his stupid x-1. The strength of the top players of the Chinese team, the opportunity  Still big.

    I remember that in history, Marshal Qi spent three months in training to come up with a 4-5 formation that he believed could best bring out the power of China's current players. He prepared vigorously for three months, but in the top ten games  Before the start, the two main offensive players Yu Genwei and Hao Dong were both unable to play. Three months of preparations were in vain. In the end, they could only temporarily return to the old road. Even so, the Chinese team was only one step away from qualifying.  Three points, if there is a better coach, Chinese football does not need to wait until 2002.

    However, the Football Association has its own reasons for not changing coaches. The level of famous local coaches is rarely higher than that of Marshal Qi. Even if they sit in the position of national team head coach, they can only use the most conservative style of play for the future - after all, they will  He still has to earn a living in Chinese football, and it is already too late to find a foreign coach. No matter how outstanding the coach is, he cannot immediately become familiar with the Chinese team as soon as he takes office.  Even the amazing coach Milu cannot make the players listen to the command in the top ten games that are about to start as soon as he takes over the Chinese team. What's more, they have just brought the African powerhouse Nigeria into the World Cup. It is the time when the spring breeze is triumphant.  .

    So Pei Wei can only pray that due to historical changes, there will be some positive and beneficial changes in the national team's trip to the top ten games.

    As in history, the Chinese team's first game was at home against the powerful Iran team in West Asia. Against this powerful team in West Asia, which bloodbathed South Korea with a score of 6 to 2 in the Asian Cup last year, the Chinese team did not dare to slack off at all.  Marshal Qi sent out his strongest lineup. The goalkeeper was Guomen District Chuliang from Guangdong, the right back was Sichuan captain Wei Qun, the left back was Sun Chenghai, the two center backs were General Fan and Zhang Enhua, and the midfielder was Yanbian captain Gao Xian.  The two wing midfielders are Dalian's Li Ming and Sichuan's Ma Tian. The two attacking midfielders are Tianjin's Yu Genwei and Sichuan's Yao Xia. The lone forward is because Hao Dong has a cold. Qi Marshal unexpectedly sent Sichuan's Li Bing to play as the lone forward.  Gao Feng, who performed well in Dalian, was placed on the bench.

    This lineup is exactly the same as in history. Except that Li Gang's midfielder position was replaced by a high school player because the Qianlibao youth team did not return to China, the other players have not changed at all from the lineup in Pei Wei's memory. After seeing this  After appearing in the lineup, Pei Wei became more and more worried.

    He is not worried that the national team will not qualify. In fact, Pei Wei believes that qualifying once or twice for the national team cannot prove how far a country's football level has improved. Didn't you see that Bulgaria in the 1994 World Cup relied on its golden generation of players?  Stoichkov and others reached the semi-finals in one fell swoop, but due to the failure of their own national football level to increase, they will never be able to regain their glory after this group of players retire.

    Although Spain has always given people the impression of stopping as soon as the competition comes, no one will underestimate them in every world competition. Why?  Isn't it just because La Liga is doing well, the level of the national team will generally not decline significantly.

    Pei Wei is not worried about Marshal Qi - Pei Wei has long been disgusted with this guy. He really doesn't want the national team to enter the World Cup under the leadership of this guy.

    He was worried about Xu. If Xu Li hadn't issued the military order, Pei Wei would have really had an indifferent attitude towards the World Cup. But now that the national team cannot enter the World Cup and Xu will resign, he can't help but let Pei Wei not worry.  .

    While Pei Wei was worried, Benitez next to him sighed.

    When Pei Wei went to invite Benitez to watch the game today, he originally thought that Benitez would not agree, so he could just have a two-person world with Su Mei - who knew that this person would usually not only treat him  Don't care about anything except work

    But he agreed immediately, and Pei Wei was greatly surprised by how happy he was.Now hearing Benitez sighing again, Pei Wei was even more surprised: "Why are you sighing?"

    "This lineup is too problematic." Benitez pointed out: "Sun Chenghai obviously can perform at his best in the right back position. He is also very good if he can't play as a defensive midfielder, but now he is allowed to play as a midfielder.  Left back - This simply reduces Sun Chenghai's assist ability a lot. You must know that although he can also play on the left, after assisting forward, he must switch the ball to his right foot to pass it out. This obviously increases  The difficulty of his offense - although the defenders on the right performed well in the league, he is too impatient. Assisting too much forward will inevitably lead to many holes in his defense on the right. This arrangement may seem clever, but in fact both ends are vulnerable.  Failed - why didn't the left side send Shanghai's Wu Jiying to play? They let Sun Chenghai fill in the blanks. Ignorance, ignorance. "

    Pei Wei nodded repeatedly, and Benitez continued: "Let's talk about the midfield. Arranging five players in the midfield increases the thickness of the midfield, but it also reduces the number of people on the forward line. If it is Hao  As for Dong, he can still rely on his ball-handling ability to reach his teammates to support him. Even if Dong can't play, Dalian's Gao Feng is also a good candidate. Gao Feng is fast and has strong individual combat ability, even if no teammates come up.  In response, his impact alone can expose holes in the opponent's defense, so Li Bing was sent in. Although he is also a good forward, his foot skills are not outstanding, and he must have a fast forward next to him.  Only by supporting him can he perform at his best. In this case, your head coach has a grudge against this striker, right?"

    Pei Wei could only smile bitterly. It was common for Marshal Qi to make mistakes in games. This guy had no mental capacity at all and collapsed easily. I remember that in the history of the home game against Qatar, he was beaten by all the fans.  The shouts of "Replace Li Gang" were so dizzying that they really replaced the most important barrier in front of the defense. As a result, Marshal Qi lost three goals in a row despite a one-goal lead and was about to lose.  He jumped over the wall in a hurry and suddenly forgot that he had already changed three people. He pulled the fourth official to continue changing people. Fortunately, the fourth official was more awake than him and knew the numbers, so he flatly rejected his unreasonable request.

    "This lineup, in the final analysis, has four different characteristics." Benitez defined Marshal Qi's lineup: "There is no player in the midfield who can take the ball and organize the offense, and the two full-backs are not the strongest combination.  I really don¡¯t understand why he would send such a player. If he is playing defensive counterattack, he is a slow forward. He plays positional offense and does not have the core to organize the offense. In fact, there are such players in the Chinese team.  , Gao Feng is good at counterattacking, and both Guangzhou's Peng Weiguo and our Nie Fei can be the core of the midfield, but he is not used - does your head coach have a coaching qualification certificate? And the Iranian team?  I have also watched the game, and their players are all very physical and fast. If we continue to struggle with them like this, we may still be evenly matched in the first half, but in the second half, they will definitely collapse under the repeated attacks of the opponent. Last year in Asia  Isn¡¯t this how the Korean team lost in the cup?¡±

    "Why do you know so well? You know all the technical characteristics of the members of the national team, so forget it. After all, they are our opponents in the league, but you also know the Iranian team? You were in Spain last year, right?" Pei Wei was surprised.  looked at Benitez.

    "Haha, you have to ask the guy who made the video tape for me." Benitez laughed: "I don't know how it happened, but the video of other clubs' games he gave me actually included the Asian Cup game last year.  I watched the video when I had nothing to do, so I know something about it.¡±

    "You are really" Pei Wei was speechless. No wonder he did nothing in his spare time. It turned out that he only studied this in his apartment. This coach is really dedicated.

    "Stop talking, you two." Su Mei, who had been silent for a long time, frowned and glanced at them: "Hurry and watch the game, the game is about to start!"

    Compared with Pei Wei and Benitez, Su Mei's purpose of watching the game is obviously much simpler. She is watching the game purely as a fan, so when General Fan scored the penalty kick in the first half  Then she jumped up and started cheering loudly.

    As the Limin scored that beautiful volley in the second half, Su Mei's cheers became even louder. But when she turned around, she saw Pei Wei and Benitez's expressions of no joy, and couldn't help but ask strangely: "What are you doing?"  Are you not happy? We are two goals ahead! We are about to get three points!¡±

    Benitez shrugged and said nothing, while Pei Wei replied: "That's not necessarily the case."

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 197 Bad Start (Part 2)

    Spaniards don't care too much about this, but Pei Wei's expression is a bit strange now.

    If Su Mei didn¡¯t know that Pei Wei couldn¡¯t bet on the Chinese team and lose, then Su Mei would really think that he was an unpatriotic guy.

    How did Su Mei know that Pei Wei was not unhappy, but more and more frightened as he watched, because the progress of the game so far was exactly the same as in history!  Doesn't that mean it's going to be soon

    Sure enough, just like in history, the situation suddenly changed half an hour after the second half.

    After Dai scored the penalty kick, Madavecchia, a name that was not known to Chinese fans beforehand, was immediately remembered by Chinese fans after the game - this player who later performed extremely well in the Bundesliga was on the right  Lu took the lead with two long-range shots. Su Mei, who was shouting to cheer for the Chinese team at first, immediately fell silent.

    Pei Wei's face became darker and darker. Although he had experienced this a long time ago, the pain did not weaken at all when he experienced it again. Instead, it swallowed his heart like a poisonous snake

    At this time, Marshal Qi started to make mistakes again. When he was lagging behind, he actually sent a defender to strengthen the defense. This move was scolded by tens of thousands of fans at the Golden State Stadium, and mineral water bottles fell like raindrops.

    Just five minutes after Marshal Qi made the substitution, Bagheri scored another goal, setting the score at 4-2. At this time, the Golden State Stadium was silent, and the entire land of China fell into silence.

    "Fuck you, uncle!" The furious Pei Wei returned to his old style of watching football, grabbed the ashtray on the coffee table and threw it at the TV.  With a loud "boom", this poor TV became the first victim since Pei Wei started running clubs

    Su Mei looked at Pei Wei in surprise. She didn't expect that a person who usually seemed so good-tempered could actually have a side as violent as a lion. Inadvertently, Su Mei saw two lines of tears quietly slipping down Pei Wei's face.

    "Failure is actually doomed." Benitez sighed and stood up from the sofa, taking the initiative to pat Pei Wei on the shoulder: "It's just that failure comes in this way, which is really hard to accept.  Some."

    "Chinese football can't go on like this! Jinzhou, Jinzhou shouldn't believe in tears! QiI, I'm going to fucking get you down!" Pei Wei shook his hands and yelled nervously: "Raphael,  Let me ask you something! If you take over the Chinese national team now, are you sure?"

    Su Mei thought that Pei Wei was over-stimulated, so she came up and touched Pei Wei's forehead: "You're not mistaken, Benitez will be the head coach? Is it too late so soon? Will the Football Association agree? The key is, will this work?  ?¡±

    Benitez also spoke: "Pei do you think what you said is possible? After all, you are just a club owner. Can you interfere with the national team? Even if I am willing to do it, is this possible?"

    "You don't have to worry about this!" Pei Wei shook off Su Mei's hand and stared at Benitez: "I just ask you, if you are asked to take over the national team, are you sure of qualifying? If you think you are sure, other  I'll do it!"

    Benitez looked at Pei Wei blankly and suddenly smiled: "If it is really possible I will not refuse such an opportunity to increase my reputation."

    The national team, which everyone had high hopes for, lost in the first game of the top ten tournament - and lost in such an unacceptable way. A fan broke into the press conference after the game.  After entering the press conference, he pointed at Marshal Qi's nose and cursed him until the security guards came out and took him away.

    Fans started scolding, and reporters were not polite. A reporter from "Sports Circle" asked on the spot: "We have reported before the start of the game that Iran's right back Madavekiya is very fast and has strong assist ability.  , outstanding long-range shot - why is he still in the dark during the game? Why did our reporters take the risk to find out the correct information and did not pay any attention to it? What on earth was the national team coaching staff doing before the game?  Are you a decoration?"

    This reporter was really angry. Even if he lost the game, he risked his life to get the information. It was indeed very dangerous. If he was discovered in Iran asking for this information, he would at least get a beating.  He was beaten violently - but it had no effect at all!

    The sharp criticism made the faces of famous domestic coaches Qi Dashuai, Chi Shangbing and Jin Zhiyang turn red and white. Before the game, the most famous players of the Iranian team were the two forwards Daiyi and Aziz. In fact, China  The team's defense against these two people was quite successful. Who knew that Madavecchia would appear again?  There were two of them as soon as they entered, which no one expected.

    The angry Dashuai Qi began to shirk responsibility: "It's training time"It's short, we only have a dozen days from gathering to participating in the game We don't have time to practice the new formation, and Hao Dong's absence also brings a lot of trouble to our formation But what follows  We must work hard to play well in the game and repay the fans across the country.  "

    After saying these outrageous words, Marshal Qi immediately ran away, and the other two famous coaches had no reason to stay any longer. The only people left at the scene were the Iranian team with a smile on their face.

    Outside of the ancient Han Dynasty, the only ones left were journalists who collectively scolded their mothers.

    Outside the Golden State Stadium, the fans were shouting curses. Countless police officers watched these fans warily, although they also knew that these fans actually had no bad intentions at all.

    After the September 15 incident in 1985, Agence France-Presse exclaimed: "For the first time, football hooligans appeared in China!" But they didn't know that there were actually no football hooligans in China, but only heartbroken fans.

    "Damn it! What's going on with this Marshal Qi? He has so many good players who have performed well in the league, why can't he perform at the level in the league? The midfielder can't control it, the defense is unstable, and the forward line is even worse.  No performance at all! Why not use Nie Fei and Peng Weiguo?¡± At the impromptu Football Association meeting, Xu slapped the table and cursed: ¡°Now the responsibility is put on the Football Association.  They say we didn¡¯t give him enough time! He has been leading the team for almost four years, so what¡¯s the point of having him as a head coach? Why don¡¯t we have this and that problem?  ? One general is incompetent and the three armies are exhausted!"

    Seeing Xu getting angry, no one else dared to say anything, but many people were still complaining: If you hadn't issued the military order, would you have been so anxious?  After all, isn't it just for yourself?

    "Should we give him a little more time? After all, we have only lost one game now. He is already the most capable among domestic coaches. Isn't Chi Shangbing also on the coaching staff? Hasn't he failed to play any role?  "It's too late to change to a foreign coach," Wan Junsheng said helplessly. He was the only one who could speak at this time.

    "If we don't win the next gamethen we definitely won't be able to use him. There are still more than ten days before the next game, which is enough for him to adjust. If he doesn't win again, I'll see what excuses he will find." Xu said decisively.  Said: "Losing the first game, the morale of the national team has been reduced a lot. It's okay to win the second game away from home in Qatar. A draw or loss will completely demoralize the national team. At this time, even if the decoration is changed, it will be better than letting him  It's much better to continue fighting." Xu looked at everyone here: "Don't reveal these words, what we have to do now is to break it off!"

    Just after the Football Association meeting ended, Xu received a call from Pei Wei.

    "Pei Wei, there is no need to say anything to comfort me, I can still withstand it." Xu thought Pei Wei was here to comfort him.

    "Old Xu, have you ever thought about replacing Marshal Qi?" Pei Wei asked directly.

    Xu was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "So what if I want to change? Is there anyone who can change? The best coaches in the country are already concentrated in the national team coaching staff, where else should I go to find someone to replace me? Do I need to find someone to change?"  A foreign teacher comes back with his eyes darkened and has no idea what is going on in Chinese football?¡±

    "If there is a high-level foreign teacher who is familiar with Chinese players, would you use it? Can you send him on the field?" Pei Wei asked.

    "Is there such a person?" Xu became more energetic: "Who do you think he is?"

    "Our Yunjia Tianyu coach, Benitez." Pei Wei said softly.

    "He?" Xu was stunned: "Isn't he the head coach of your Yunjia Tianyu team? Are you willing to let him join the national team? Besides, he has only been in China for a year, can he command the national team?"

    "There seems to be no conflict between leading the national team and leading Yunjia Tianyu, right? There is no competition in the league when the national team is concentrated." Pei Wei said lightly: "And you don't have to doubt his ability. If you agree, I will lead  When he comes to Beijing, I think his familiarity with the members of the national team is as good as any domestic coach, and his ability to direct games is definitely above all domestic coaches."

    "Okay!" Xu was not a hesitant person and immediately made the decision: "You bring him to Beijing. We will inspect him. If he is really familiar with the national team and has effective methods,  If there is a way, then if Marshal Qi encounters another problem, I will replace him immediately!"

    The first game of the top ten tournament is over. The national team that lost the game undoubtedly brought a bad start to this trip to the top ten tournament. Now they are ranked last in the group, and all the fans across the country are worried.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 198 Mess

    There was considerable pressure.

    The Football Association's censure, the media's verbal criticism, the fans' scolding are undoubtedly strong pressures. A responsible coach will bear the pressure alone and instead reduce the pressure on the players. However, Marshal Qi is not one who can withstand the pressure.  People, he can't bear it, and the pressure will naturally be passed on to the players.

    The first one to bear the brunt was the main right back, Sichuan captain Wei Qun. Qi Marshal believed that it was his failure to protect the right wing during the game that led to the passivity of the entire game. During the national team's training on the second day, Wei Qun started from the main lineup.  Zhong was removed and replaced by Mao Yijun from Shanghai.

    At the same time, Marshal Qi put all his hopes on Hao Dong, who was still recovering from the cold. He thought wishfully that his 4-5-1 tactics were not wrong. The only thing wrong was the lack of a powerful arrow. If Hao Dong was there, the first  In the game against Iran, the national team is likely to not have any chances for the forwards in the first half, nor will it collapse due to lack of physical strength in the second half.

    Wei Qun¡¯s removal has made the international players panic. Liu Yue has already been eliminated in the Asian Cup. Who knows who will be eliminated next?  At least Mao Yijun, who has newly become the main force, has made up his mind not to just go up and assist during the game, leaving a gap behind him. At that time, he will become a sinner!  It doesn't matter if he loses his future with the national team. The key is that he will still have to make a living in the football circle in the future!

    While the national team was undergoing rectification, Pei Wei had already arrived in Beijing with Benitez to accept an interview with the Chinese Football Association.

    Benitez's profound tactical knowledge opened the eyes of the Chinese Football Association officials (in fact, later Horton also relied on his rich tactical explanations to make the Chinese Football Association take a fancy to him. The Football Association, which lacks professionals, is very superstitious about these things.  This is also the reason why even if Milu brought the national team to the World Cup, no Football Association official thought he was a good coach). Regarding the four different opponents in the group stage, Benitez gave four very targeted suggestions.  Strong playing style: Saudi Arabia¡¯s skills are relatively delicate, so it is necessary to use the body to fight against the opponent and use speed to attack the opponent¡¯s defense line; to deal with a team with a strong physique like Iran, the best way is to defend and counterattack.  A forward with combat ability and speed, supplemented by a midfield organizer who can hold the ball and deliver threatening balls; to deal with Qatar, while sending special personnel to mark the opponent's two black forwards, it is necessary to cut off the opponent's attack in the midfield  Pass the ball, insist on breakthroughs from both wings on offense; against Kuwait, you need to take more long-range shots outside the penalty area, because the opponent's goalkeeper has nothing to do with long-range shots

    This statement immediately conquered the officials of the Football Association, and Benitez's detailed knowledge of the technical characteristics of the national team members strengthened their belief. In addition, Pei Wei and Benitez both expressed that they did not need to make additional contributions from the Football Association.  The salary is enough as long as Benitez remains the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu when he is not leading the national team.

    Xu immediately made the decision and signed a secret agreement with Benitez. As long as Marshal Qi¡¯s results in the next game are unsatisfactory, he will change coaches immediately!

    After leaving the Football Association, Pei Wei and Benitez found a place to stay in Beijing, waiting for news about the second game.

    After settling in, Pei Wei couldn't help but ask Benitez: "Why don't I understand the tactics you just mentioned? Although you are right, football matches cannot be judged in advance, and on-the-spot command cannot be judged."  It¡¯s very important.¡±

    "How can I impress these laymen if I don't say this?" Benitez smiled: "Don't worry, there will be changes after I take over. In fact, the Chinese national team is very good and has many excellent players It's just that  It's a pity that your head coach doesn't know how to use it. I don't need to practice any tactics after I take office. I just need them to play like they do in the league."

    "Haha, it seems that you are also a cunning guy." Pei Wei laughed: "But if you still don't win the second game, do you think there is still something to be done?"

    Benitez did not answer directly: "Why are you so sure that you can't win the second game? Generally speaking, the team will burst out with stronger combat effectiveness than usual after losing. Even if it is an away game, it is not without a chance to win.  ¡±

    Pei Wei sneered: "Yeah, other coaches would definitely do it, but this Marshal Qi all he can do is make the players more nervous and dejected I'll make a bet with you. If the game against Qatar ends in a draw,  It¡¯s already good!¡±

    Marshal Qi must have felt that he was unlucky. The second game was getting closer and closer, but the cold that he thought was the life-saving straw - Hao Dong was still not getting better. In desperation, he could only continue to play on the forward line.  Use Li Bing.

    However, his rectification during this intermission period did have some effect - unfortunately it was the opposite effect. The international players who were frightened by him did not dare to make any mistakes in the game.Then I lost my momentum

    Not long after the game started, the opponent's black forward used a beautiful man-ball to hit General Fan who was hitting the sweeper, and then easily scored the ball.

    This conceded goal completely exposed General Fan's weakness. Although he can be regarded as the most comprehensive among Chinese players, he has a fatal weakness as a deep-lying central defender-that is, he likes to attack easily, and as a  After being passed by the sweeper, the opponent can directly face the goalkeeper. This weakness is simply fatal!

    The Chinese team, which was one goal behind, was in a state of disarray. If the goalkeeper Chu Liang hadn't saved the opponent's must-goals several times, I'm afraid the Chinese team would have surrendered long ago.

    In the away game, without the pressure of the home fans, Marshal Qi seemed to have a clearer mind. He made the right adjustment. Hao Dong, who was still ill, dragged his sick body onto the field and replaced Li Bing, who was doing nothing.

    This substitution had an immediate impact. Hao Dong equalized the score for the Chinese team with a beautiful header ten minutes after coming on. However, this change was not enough to win. In the end, as in history, the game once again ended  A draw.

    With only one point from two games, the Chinese team, which is ranked fourth by relying on more goals than Qatar, seems to be on the verge of death. Above them is Iran, which has five points from three games, and four points from two games.  Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, which had four points from three games, were fighting fiercely among the West Asian brothers. The Chinese team was not killed by others, but was almost killed by itself.

    After returning to Beijing, fierce conflicts immediately broke out within the Chinese team. The first to stand up was the Sichuan captain Weiqun who was unjustly accused of losing his main position and became the scapegoat.

    This Sichuan football brother who has quite the style of a robe brother has a straightforward and fiery temper. After returning to Beijing, he and his teammates from his club slapped the table in the room and cursed: "It's my fault! I lost the first game and I  What does it have to do with the penalty kick? The penalty kick was committed by General Fan. The goal was scored by that turtle from the left. Bagheri scored the long shot from the center. Why should he, Commander Qi, blame me?  Okay! That guy, Mao Yijun, drives the ball forward no more than five meters away. What kind of defender can¡¯t do that?¡±

    Ma Tian and Li Bing both came up to persuade him, but Wei Qun was not relieved and continued to curse: "If you don't let me go, you can! I will go back to Sichuan at the worst! But let me be clear, losing is not only my responsibility, others  You want to put a shit basin on my head!"

    These words spread quickly - just kidding, the members of the national team all live together, and the rooms are not soundproof. The most important thing is that when he was banging the table and cursing, Marshal Qi happened to pass by the door of his room, what?  All heard.

    Marshal Qi planned to talk to Wei Qun, but he overestimated his prestige. It is said that the two of them did not agree with each other. They had a big fight in the middle of the conversation and finally broke up.

    Marshal Qi, who felt mentally and physically exhausted, submitted his resignation to the Football Association. He originally wanted to let the Football Association know that his work was no longer easy to carry out, and hoped that the Football Association could give him some help - these international football players are not afraid of themselves, but they must be afraid of the Football Association, right?  Who knows, the Football Association agreed to his resignation without saying a word, and at the same time said something like thanking him for his hard work over the past four years.

    After receiving the news, Marshal Qi stayed for a long time, then silently packed his luggage and left Beijing that day.

    One loss and one draw in the two games. This result undoubtedly made fans across the country angry. At this time, a piece of news came from the Chinese Football Association that surprised everyone: "The national team coach Qi Dashuai submitted his resignation to the Football Association due to physical reasons.  , the Football Association has approved the temporary appointment of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Spanish head coach Benitez as the executive head coach of the Chinese national team. The temporary term will be until the end of the top ten games, and will be extended until the end of the World Cup if he is qualified for the World Cup.¡±

    This news made fans feel happy and sad: Fortunately, that Marshal Qi is finally gone - well done!  Look how our national team has been led by him!  The worry is, can Benitez do it?  Although he has achieved very good results under his leadership of Yunjia Tianyu, in a few days there will be a life and death battle against Saudi Arabia. If he takes office in a hurry, will he be able to achieve good results?

    What is now left in front of the new head coach Benitez is a mess. Due to Wei Qun's complaints, there has been mutual distrust among the national team players, and only one point in two games has also caused the national team's morale to drop.  At the extreme, there are only four days left before the game against Saudi Arabia. In these short four days, can Benitez shape such a national team that is already close to collapse?

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 199 Extraordinary Times

    The national team is training feebly on the court. Now the national team has been divided into several small groups. Wei Qun offended too many people because of his words that day. He is only surrounded by Generals Li Bing, Ma Tian and Yao Xiafan who are also from Sichuan.  There are several other international players in Shanghai, Hao Dong is considered a centrist, and other scattered international players from various clubs are closer to him.  Several groups of people didn't speak much to each other.

    Fei fiddled with the ball at his feet and looked at his other teammates indifferently.

    When he participated in the national team for the first time, he never expected that the national team would be in such a situation. Everything was fine at first, but after two games, one loss and one draw, things started to change. Everyone seemed worried.

    If I had known earlier, it would be better not to join the national team.  Fei thought in his mind, and pulled out a grass stem from the ground and chewed it in his mouth. It has been almost a month since he joined the national team. Every day is boring training, and it is all basic training, except for Yunjia Tianyu  Except for a few other people, he couldn't say anything to the others, and it almost suffocated him to death - compared with the atmosphere at the Yunjia Tianyu training ground, the national team's training ground was like a pool of stagnant water.

    I heard that Marshal Qi, who always had a bitter look on his face, had resigned and that Coach Benitez would take over the national team - this is the best news that Nie Fei has heard in more than a month.

    To be fair, Nie Fei, who grew up in Brazil, does not have a strong sense of patriotism and national honor like others. This is also related to his character. He is a relatively ordinary person, and his daily life is also very boring and very boring.  It¡¯s hard to imagine that such a person would have strong feelings about anything.

    Only when he is on the court can Nie Fei be considered a complete person. The vitality he shows on the court is enough to melt anyone - maybe he puts all his passion on the football court, which makes him off the court.  He is a young man who is calm and somewhat boring.

    He didn't care too much that the national team didn't play well in two games - he didn't even play, so naturally he wouldn't have any responsibility, and he didn't feel that making it to the World Cup was something to be proud of - in  From his point of view, not winning the championship is no different from finishing last.

    When he was bored, he simply stopped training and began to look around. Anyway, this kind of basic training has no effect at all. In his opinion, this level of training is not as effective as doing a period of strength exercises in the gym.  .

    No one raised any objections to his lazy behavior. The national football players have no mind to pay attention to other things now, and the head coach is not here, no one will tell them what to do.

    Fei was looking around and his eyes suddenly lit up. He saw a group of people coming in from outside the training ground. Walking in the middle were Benitez and Pei Wei.  After coaching, he didn't make any other requests, but made one - to let Pei Wei continue to be his translator.

    The reason is simple - he needs someone to accurately explain his tactics to the players, and this kind of translation requires a long period of tacit understanding. Except for Pei Wei, no one else can take on this important task.

    Other officials of the Football Association began to think that Pei Wei would not agree. After all, as a boss, working for the national team is considered a shameful thing. However, Pei Wei readily agreed, so happily that people thought he was just a  Little translator.

    "Hello everyone, I think most of you should know me I am Pei Wei, the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club. But I am standing in front of you now with another identity, the national team executive coach Bennett  Sri Lanka¡¯s translation.¡±

    The first opening statement was made by Pei Wei. Benitez, who lacked communication skills, could only rely on Pei Wei to carry out this matter.

    None of the national footballers said anything. Some of them were Pei Wei's subordinates, and others were unwilling to offend this boss who had strong financial resources in the football circle. Everyone was working in this circle to make a living, so they naturally knew who they were.  Who can be offended and who cannot be offended.

    So although some people sneer in their hearts: The national team is really a hodgepodge now!  Anyone can become a member of the national team!  But on the surface at least, no one showed any signs of disapproval.

    "Three days later, we will play the game against Saudi Arabia. I think you all know the current situation, and I don¡¯t need to say more. Although we still hope to qualify even if we lose this game, we can still be regarded as  life and death battle."

    "You are all the people who make the difference in the league. I don't want to say any rhetoric to inspire you, but I want to ask you one thing. Do you think you are worse than the players in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait? You know,  The scale of the leagues in these four countries is not comparable to ours! In the Asian Cup Winners' Cup at the beginning of this year, Yunjia Tianyu defeated all the strong teams in Asia and finally won the championship. Could it be that he concentrated on the whole country?  A country of elites?, is it not as good as a club team called Yunjia Tianyu?  "

    "Maybe we can't make it to the World Cup - but is this the reason why we have no confidence at all in the following games? Can you just run rampant in the league and get scared when you meet those West Asian guys, like a bear?  ?

    "There are still six games left before the end of the top ten. If we win them all, it will be 18 points. Not only can we qualify from this group, but we can also directly advance to the World Cup! Even if we lose, we must act like men.  Go fight! Even if you fall, you are still a hero! Now tell me, are you men?"

    "Yes!" The national players roared collectively.

    "Hmph." Pei Wei sneered: "Shit! I don't think you are like men at all! You will only vent your anger on your teammates! Look at each of you, standing like a little *** -  ¨DYou are from different teams, that's for sure, but don't forget, you are from the same country - China! When you wear this jersey, you represent our motherland! Now, some people admit that they are not Chinese!  , you can take off these clothes immediately, leave Jinzhou, and enjoy your vacation! Then you can take the salary provided by the club and be a happy and happy man. However, if you stay, be prepared to bear it!  Responsibility, sweat and fight for our country! Take your anger out on those bastards in West Asia! Stand up!"

    No one stood up.

    "Are you all staying? Very good." Pei Wei twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled: "I just said, those who stay, be prepared to take responsibility - now your responsibility is here! Go warm up and move your body  Come on, Coach Benitez is going to instruct you to practice a set of tactics. As long as you do what Coach Benitez says, we will win against Saudi Arabia in three days and rekindle our hope of entering the World Cup!¡±

    After the players dispersed, Pei Wei turned to Benitez: "That's enough, right?"

    Benitez nodded. Although he is still not good at speaking Chinese after six months, listening is no longer a problem: "Pei, you are a natural speaker."

    "Then only if they still hope to contribute their abilities to the national team will my words be effective - at least, the blood of these guys is still hot. Under the premise of serving the country, as long as they can impress them,  Then no one would dare not do it with all their strength.¡±

    "In these extraordinary times, I hope that everyone can put aside any grievances and unite to deal with our enemies, the four countries in West Asia. We are not without hope. We are only four points away from the top spot in the group. As long as we fight hard game by game.  , we even have hope of qualifying directly. These things are what the coaching staff considers. You don¡¯t need to think too much about points, just work hard to play the game and show your best state in the league.  You are both the absolute main force in each league, there is absolutely no problem with your strength, and I think there will be no problem with your cooperation - after all, all of you have played against each other on the court, and sometimes you are more familiar with your enemies than your friends.  ¡±

    After the warm-up, Pei Wei listened carefully to Benitez's words and began to arrange training. After working as a translator with Wenger and others for so long, he was already somewhat knowledgeable in training. Besides, he didn't need to train in any details.  He can still do this.

    Benitez's tactics are very simple. Use as much physical contact as possible on defense so that the technical advantages of the Saudi team cannot be used. At the same time, try to get the ball out with one more kick in the offense and use quick and concise attacks to suppress the opponent.  line of defense, strengthen the pressing, and gain opportunities by forcing the opponent to make mistakes - to put it bluntly, it is an enhanced version of Xu Genbao's "pressing and closing".

    "In extraordinary times, time is tight and there is no time for them to learn more detailed tactics." Benitez explained to Pei Wei this way: "Use pressing to disrupt the opponent's fight and suppress the opponent's technical advantages to a minimum. Anyway,  We are playing at home in this next game, so it doesn¡¯t matter if we make more moves, as long as we don¡¯t foul in the penalty area, this is the only effective way.¡±

    Coincidentally, after the Shanghai team's "pressing attack" was successful in 1995, other clubs have more or less practiced this style of play, and after Pei Wei disclosed the physical training plan, the physical fitness of the international football team also increased.  A lot, this tactic is really suitable for the current situation of the national team.

    The two days of training time passed quickly, and the Chinese team will soon face its third life-or-death battle against the Saudi team.

    Can the Chinese team turn around after the coaching change?  All this is still unknown, and even the instigator Pei Wei is not sure whether this coaching change is good or bad.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 200 Chaotic War

    Although the national team has one draw and one loss, and is tied for last place in the group, and although it has started to rain continuously in Dalian this morning, and has no tendency to stop, it still cannot extinguish the enthusiasm of the fans to watch the game. Countless fans flock from all over the world.  Heading towards Jinzhou, the gongs and drums were noisy and the red flag was fluttering.

    What is eye-catching are the hundreds of Yunjia fans who came over. They were neatly dressed in the home jerseys of the Chinese national team and sang the revised "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song", which was just the four words of "Yunjia Tianyu".  The word was just changed to "Chinese Football".

    After finishing singing, they began to sing the national anthem, military anthem, "Unity is Strength"and a lot of other songs. Inspired by them, more and more fans joined the chorus, and the military band on site also gave their best.  They set up music, and before the game even started, the atmosphere in the stadium was already warm enough to melt everything.

    Almost all of them did not hold umbrellas. They allowed the raindrops to wet themselves all over. Their enthusiasm was enough to melt everything.

    Even in the closed locker room, the national team players heard the majestic singing coming from outside. Everyone was infected, and many people's bodies began to tremble slightly.

    "Do you all understand the tactics? Fight them in the midfield and completely disrupt their offensive rhythm! The central defender must be stable and guard the penalty area. The full-back has the opportunity to boldly press forward! Get the set piece  When the ball is good, go for the top and give full play to our physical advantage!" Benitez was making final arrangements: "We must remember not to let them pick up the pace!"

    "Remember, this battle is our last chance! We must get back the shame of the Asian Cup!" Pei Wei said loudly: "Now, let's go! Kill those bastards!"

    Pei Wei knew that for these low-educated players, foul language could better inspire their morale and enthusiasm, just like what Li Yunlong said in the TV series "Bright Sword" seen in later generations: "If you say:  "First Battalion Commander, I now order you to lead the team to take down that mountain. If you can't take it down, I will punish you!" This is simply not possible. You have to say this: "First Battalion Commander, I want you to lead the team to take down that mountain!"  If you can't take it down from the top of the mountain, I'll kill you!" After saying this, the tactics immediately rushed up with screams!"

    The best way to arouse their fighting spirit is to make them angry with their opponents. Of course, this cannot be said in the league. After all, it can only be regarded as a struggle among the people.

    After the players rushed out of the door shouting, Pei Wei looked at Benitez: "How sure are you?"

    Benitez showed a smile: "Originally, it was only 50% at most But if it rains today, it will be at least 80%! On the slippery lawn, the Saudi team's technical advantage has been reduced to the minimum, while our advantage is  Increase to the highest level!¡±

    "This lineup is so exciting!" This is what a fan said after seeing the lineup.

    Benitez changed the formation back to 442, but there were some changes. The goalkeeper was still Ou Chuliang, and the two full-backs were all replaced. The right back was Xie Feng from Beijing, and the left back was Wu Jiying from Shanghai. Xie  Feng was born as a forward, with a speed of 11.5 seconds and a very strong assist ability, while Wu Jiying is famous as a hard-working Saburo in the domestic league. He is famous for daring to charge and fight, regardless of physical strength.

    The two central defenders are a Dalian combination. Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua play as central defenders. Although both of them turn slowly, Xu Hongsheng is steady and more reassuring than the impetuous General Fan.

    In the midfield, Li Min is on the left, Ma Tian is on the right, and in the middle are Sun Chenghai and General Fan. Sun Chenghai is a little behind, and General Fan is farther forward, almost to the position of the midfielder - this is exactly what Fan was in 1995.  The position the general plays when he reaches the peak of his glory.

    The double forwards Gao Feng and Dong, the most famous strikers in China and the top two strikers in League A, play together. This was almost impossible to see in the era of Marshal Qi.

    But Dong¡¯s fever hasn¡¯t gone away yet, but in this case, Benitez can¡¯t care less.

    This lineup is completely arranged based on the tactics set by Benitez. The four players in the midfield are all players with excellent physical fitness and an unusually large running range. The two full-backs with excellent assist ability ensure the firepower of the wing.  The two forwards on the forward line both have the ability to fight independently.

    Benitez sat on the coaching bench expressionless, but Pei Wei next to him kept rubbing his hands, looking restless.

    It¡¯s no wonder that Pei Wei was restless. In history, the Chinese team, which had not changed coaches, suddenly burst out with amazing fighting power despite a bad start, winning two games in a row, winning Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in one fell swoop. Although it fell short in the end, no matter what  Said that in these two games, Marshal Qi was still??Great credit.  Although he has many weaknesses as a coach, his commanding ability is considered among the best in the country - if it weren't for his personal character that is so irresponsible, the national team would not be in such a situation now.

    Now

    Having been replaced, the members of the national team lost a reason to fight before they came on stage - will the substitution at this time have the opposite effect?  What if these two victories are not guaranteed?  In that case, you will harm the originally promising national team!

    Although the rain still fell, Pei Wei had lost any confidence in his heart. The direction of history was no longer within his control.

    Amid the ardent expectations of fans across the country, the game began.

    Indeed, as Benitez expected, the slippery field caused a lot of trouble for the Saudi team, and the Chinese team's unreasonable close press starting in the midfield made the Saudi team cooperate with short passes.  The tactics couldn't be worked out. The two forwards could only keep running around in the frontcourt, unable to receive the pass from the midfielder. The Chinese team continued to attack the Saudi team through two full-backs with extremely strong assist ability.  onslaught.

    However, there is a trouble in playing like this. While the midfield is being turned into a mess, the Chinese team is unable to launch an effective quick counterattack. It can only rely on the personal abilities of the two forwards to fight alone in the frontcourt. The effect of this attack will naturally be lower.  Get a big discount.

    The first half hour passed in a muddy situation. There was no tactical coordination between the two sides. They just struggled in the midfield. The ball flew around in the air, and every time it fell, it would cause four or five people around.  The players huffed and puffed around and scrambled for the top. After falling down, they kicked the ball into the opponent's half.

    In this case, we can see the correctness of the players Benitez sent. Although Xu Hong turns slowly, he is indeed the most experienced sweeper in the country. The victory is that he is stable enough and will not be too obvious to the opponent.  There are loopholes in the midfield, and the four players in the midfield who are full of energy and have a wide range of running are also familiar with this situation - isn't it just a mess?  We are good at this!

    Start pressing in the midfield, letting the opponent and themselves consume each other's energy. After grabbing the ball, they directly play a long pass to the opponent's half, allowing the two forwards to grab the ball. This is the tactic the Chinese team is playing now.

    On the contrary, the members of the Saudi team are very uncomfortable with this kind of scene. They are originally one of the most technically sophisticated teams in Asia (the Japanese team is not yet the strongest team), plus  Their head coach is Portuguese, and they are beginning to move closer to the European Latin school. When they played Iran away from home, they used technology to overcome their bodies and made the Iranians, who were in better physical condition, less temperamental.  But under such field conditions, it is good to be able to perform 70% of the 100% of the technology.

    Not to mention that there is no rain in Saudi Arabia all year round - in the desert, the rareness of rain is no better than pie in the sky. The Saudi team members, who had never seen such a posture before, were collectively dumbfounded.

    Xie Feng became the most outstanding player on the field. His astonishing speed and the offensive ability he developed when he played as a forward were fully displayed on this field. Anyway, there was someone behind him to fill the position, so he could attack boldly with confidence. He often performed from his original position.  The feat of dribbling the ball from the square bottom line to the opponent's bottom line - the field is slippery anyway, and the football will roll forward a lot if he touches it, so he just needs to use his speed to rush.

    The left back of the Saudi team is the most depressed person. Today he was rushed by the insanely fast defender. If it weren't for the Chinese team's two forwards who were not very capable of grabbing headers, then maybe the opponent would have already  There was a successful assist.

    The first half ended in a mess. Although the Chinese team had a certain advantage, it failed to convert this advantage into goals.

    "Everyone did a great job!" Benitez seemed to be very satisfied with the current situation: "Continue like this in the second half. We are not not adaptable to the rain game, but the opponent must be very uncomfortable. In the first half,  In the struggle, their physical strength is definitely much greater than ours! We don't need to think about a big victory, just seize one opportunity - a one-to-zero victory is enough."

    "Dongzi, you should come down and rest in the second half." Pei Wei was talking to Hao Dong - he didn't know what was going on with Hao Dong's health. He was fine in the club, but he had a fever in one episode of the top ten games.  He still had a low fever - he still hasn't fully recovered to this day. His reaction was much worse than usual even though he was still sick. Otherwise, the Chinese team might have scored a goal in the first half.

    In addition, it rained for a long time in the first half. Although Hao Dong didn't say it himself, Pei Wei looked like he was about to collapse when he looked like that.

    "That's right, Dong, you don't have much effect on the court now." Benitez didn't care how inappropriate his words were: "You come down in the second half., we need a forward with strong ability to grab points.  "

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 201 We are still alive

    Chapter 201 We are still alive

    "We played so chaotically in the first half, can we win?" A fan asked the people next to him worriedly, but no one could answer his question.

    "Whatever! We played so aggressively in the first half, we will definitely win in the second half!" There are still some people who are confident: "The Saudi team is not good at water battles. God is on our side today, why are we afraid?  We can¡¯t win! Brothers, let¡¯s roar!¡±

    Seeing the players from both teams appear on the field, the fans, who had been silent for more than ten minutes, immediately started to cheer again. There was even a bold guy who jumped off the barbed wire fence at some point and caught a big flag thrown by his friend from the stands.  , lifted it up and started running around the court.

    The big flag was flapping in the wind, and a burst of violent cheers suddenly erupted from the stands, and all the fans desperately applauded the guy.

    But this guy was quickly caught by the police. Even though he was caught by two policemen, he still smiled and waved to the stands. The police didn't seem to want to embarrass this guy and just escorted him to the stands.

    The Chinese team changed someone at the beginning of the second half. Li Bing replaced Hao Dong and replaced him with a forward when he already had the advantage. Naturally, he had to strengthen his offense.

    However, this substitution aroused objections from the fans in the stands: "What are you doing? Why did you replace Hao Dong? Why did you replace this good gentleman!"

    "Mr. Five Good Men" was the nickname given to Li Bing'an by the fans after the first game against Iran. Li Bing, who played in that game, barely even got the ball a few times, which also made the fans very dissatisfied with him.

    "What do you know!" A fan with glasses next to him quit: "Hao Dong has not recovered from his fever. He was caught in the rain in the first half and he will definitely not be able to support it And our main offense in the first half is  We need a good header on the wing and in the middle. Li Bing's performance will definitely be useful. It's not his fault that he didn't perform well in the first game. With Gao Feng here today, his performance will definitely be better.  many!"

    The second half started again, and the Chinese team continued to implement the tactical style of the first half, resolutely pressing the ball from the midfield, and continued to prevent the Saudi team from exerting its technical advantages.

    For the Chinese team¡¯s style of play, which is close to rogue, the Saudi team has no temper at all, in such a rainy day.  Their skills simply cannot be used, so let's play long passes. The two forwards can't compete with Zhang Enhua and Xu Hong for headers, and they are beaten to death on the wing.

    The most important thing is that after running on such a seriously unsuitable lawn for such a long time, most of the Saudi team members have shown a clear downward trend in physical strength. However, the Chinese team members who are more adapted to this kind of field than they are physically exhausted.  It's not too small, but it's still fully supportable.

    Didn¡¯t you say that our Chinese team is a bunch of rough guys?  Let¡¯s show it to you in detail!  Isn¡¯t it said that the Chinese football team is China¡¯s leading team?  Then we'll hit you to death with a header!

    ? Two extremely fast full-backs take turns to come in from both wings.  After breaking through the gap, he passed the ball into the penalty area. At this time, Li Bing's impact was fully displayed, like a heavy tank, causing a mess in the Saudi penalty area.

    In the 48th minute, Xie Feng passed through after a breakthrough, and Li Bing grabbed the ball and scored.  The ball is slightly higher.

    In the 51st minute, Wu Jiying dribbled the ball forward to assist, and suddenly passed the ball to Ma Tian in the middle. Ma Tian suddenly took a long shot nearly 30 meters away from the goal.  The ball hit the goal post hard and bounced. Gao Feng made a follow-up shot, but the ball was saved by Saudi goalkeeper Daiyaya again.

    The best performer in the entire Saudi team is probably the "Asia's No. 1 goalkeeper" Dayaya. In the first half, the Chinese team had several opportunities but he saved them with great courage, preserving the hope of victory for the Saudi team.  .

    In the 56th minute, Xie Feng stepped forward with an assist again. Li Min sent the ball to his feet in time, and Xie Feng sprinted forward with the ball.  The Saudi team's full midfielder chased him from behind, but he was pushed further and further away.

    The left back came forward, but he was beating a drum in his heart - he was afraid of Xie Feng today. Relying on his speed advantage, Xie Feng almost swung him away, but when he stepped in to attack, he always failed.  He was knocked down by the opponent's kick, although the opponent also received a yellow card for this.  But in general, I was completely defeated in the confrontation with the opponent.

    Xie Feng is approaching at high speed.  With no intention of slowing down at all, the left back of the Saudi team cautiously stepped forward.  At this moment, Xie Feng suddenly dunked the ball toward the middle. The Saudi, whose nerves had been tense, immediately stretched out his feet, but Xie Feng quickly dunked the ball back and headed toward the baseline again¡ª¡ª  breakthrough!

    Realizing that he had been fooled, the Saudi left-back immediately turned around and chased back, then fell to the ground two meters away from Xie Feng and slid over¡ª¡ª?This action was timely, and it happened to hit the ball that Xie Feng had just passed, a corner kick.

    Li Min placed the ball at the corner kick and then observed the situation in the penalty area.

    "Go up! Go up!" Benitez stood up and kept waving to the Saudi half, shouting in half-baked Chinese. Pei Wei next to him also shouted: "Zhang Enhua! General Fan! You two  Everyone, go to the penalty area! Go for the top! Xie Feng, Sun Chenghai! Stay behind to prevent the opponent from counterattacking!"

    At this moment, the referee blew the whistle, Li Min took two steps back, and then passed the ball!

    An in-curving ball with a relatively high arc flew directly to the middle of the penalty area. Zhang Enhua, who had just run into the penalty area, jumped up high, jumping higher than everyone around him, and then faced the ball with a lion's head and swung the ball towards  Saudi team's goal!

    Dai Ya Ya was about to jump up when suddenly his feet slipped and he only jumped halfway before starting to fall down!

    No one expected that Dayaya, who had always performed well, would slip and fall at this time. The fans in the stadium held their breath and watched the ball hit the net quickly!

    "Corner kick, Li Ming took the kick it came out, Zhang Enhua, header! Beautiful! Beautiful! The ball went in! Zhang Enhua, well done!" In the CCTV broadcast booth, Wong Tai Sin danced and shouted: "A comparison.  Zero! We are ahead! Who says we have no hope!

    "Oh -" Countless cheers rang out at that moment, and countless flags, hats, scarves and even lighters, cigarettes and other weird things flew into the sky at the same time. Some fans even couldn't find anything to throw away.  .  He simply took off his upper body clothes and threw them away, and then continued to shout shirtless in the cold wind and drizzle.

    Zhang Enhua staggered, then looked back at the ball still bouncing in the net, as if he had just realized that he had scored.

    General Fan pulled him over, put his hands on his shoulders, stared into his eyes, and then suddenly opened his mouth and shouted: "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    Zhang Enhua also roared, and the two hugged each other tightly.  Other teammates followed, one, two, three

    "Okay!" Pei Wei stood up and waved his fist fiercely. He was one goal ahead. This goal is easy to hit!  He didn't believe that the Saudi team could get back the score even though the field was slippery and their physical strength was severely reduced!

    "Pei, tell them, let them continue to attack! If you suppress them for a while, it's best if you can score goals. If you can't score, they will use up their last bit of energy!" Benitez said decisively: "We can't do it now.  Recycling, there is still a long time before the end of the game!¡±

    "Continue to attack! As soon as the ball kicks off, grab it in the midfield! Don't move the central defender, pay attention to defense, the full-backs continue to advance!" Pei Wei shouted to the players who were walking back after the celebration.

    After the restart, the Chinese team continued to press in the midfield.  The Saudi team probably didn't expect that the Chinese team, which was already in the lead, could play so fiercely. The Chinese team was forced to be at a loss for a moment, and a cross pass was quickly thrown to the ground by General Fan!

    After stealing the ball, General Fan quickly got up and saw Gao Feng preparing to start in front.  Pass the ball immediately with one kick!

    A high ball quickly crossed the Saudi team's defense and flew towards the Saudi team's half.

    Gao Feng started quickly, rushed out from behind the Saudi team defender, and chased the ball that seemed to be too big.

    The Saudi team¡¯s defenders chased back one after another, but Gao Feng¡¯s speed of 11.3 seconds per 100 meters was not something to be boasted about, especially when running barefoot like this.  Although the venue was slippery, Gao Feng's speed didn't seem to be affected at all.

    Dayaya strikes out!  Seeing that no defender has a chance to catch up with Gao Feng.  Dayaya decisively rushed out of the small penalty area. General Fan's high ball was indeed a bit too big. As long as he attacked decisively, he could still clear the ball before Gao Feng caught up with it!

    But he underestimated Gao Feng¡¯s speed. When he rushed out of the penalty area and was about to meet the ball, Gao Feng had already caught up behind the ball!

    Facing Dayaya who had already rushed out of the penalty area and could not use his hands, Gao Feng used his head to push the flying ball forward, and the ball accelerated and flew over Dayaya's head.  Then Gao Feng ran away to avoid Dai Yayaya.  Keep chasing the ball!

    Dai Yayaya turned around to catch up - but his feet suddenly slipped again, and he fell helplessly to the ground again!

    Gao Feng, who caught up with the ball, easily pushed the ball into the goal - two to zero!  The Chinese team completely established the victory!

    These two goals took only three minutes.  Seize hope for the Chinese team!

    After conceding two goals, Saudi ArabiaThe Portuguese head coach gave up and replaced two main players to save their strength and prepare for the next game.

    As the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game, the Chinese national team finally won its first victory since the start of the top ten games!  Although the game may not be pretty to watch, for the current Chinese team, gaining three points is real.

    The next day, all the major sports media invariably used this headline as the front page headline: "We are still alive!"  ¡·

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 202 Seizing the Throat of Fate

    With a strong momentum, they beat Qatar 3-0 at home and ranked first with eight points from four games, two wins, two draws. The following teams, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and China, all had three games with one win, one draw and one loss and tied for second place with four points.  Qatar is at the bottom with only one point, and this point was obtained by the Chinese team.

    In the fourth round, the Iranian team has a bye, the Chinese team will go to Kuwait City to challenge the Kuwait team, and Saudi Arabia will face Qatar at home. For these four teams, winning this game is inevitable.

    The Chinese team, which won its first victory, had no time to celebrate. It immediately chartered a flight to Kuwait City on the second day after the game. It is said that the Football Association has made a big move in this World Cup. The round-robin schedule of one home and one away made the Chinese team  Having to travel back and forth, from this point of view, it is really not a wise move to set the Chinese team's home court in Dalian in the north. If the home court is placed in the Chengdu Stadium in the southwest, the Chinese team's journey will be much shorter.

    After three rounds of games, the strength of each team has basically been reflected. Although the Iranian team is coming fiercely, it may not be outstanding in strength. Consecutive draws with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait show that this popular team is not impeccable, and Kuwait blocks it.  Iran's actions also illustrate that the four brothers in West Asia are not necessarily monolithic.

    After the Chinese team set off to Kuwait, the Chinese media became lively again. They began to continuously calculate the scores and began to discuss how many points they need to get to qualify as the first in the group - although in Pei Wei's view, this is really not possible.  Meaning, but discussing these is much better than discussing the national team's tactics.

    For a game like the top ten games, calculating points is meaningless. You will never know what opportunity you missed until the end is fatal. With the five teams having limited strength differences, there have been quite a few  In the case of a draw, sometimes one point can determine the final result.

    The away game against Kuwait is the last game of the first cycle. If it can win this game, the Chinese team will occupy the second position in the standings anyway - even if the Saudi team wins the game, according to the mutual differences  Regardless of victory or defeat, the Chinese team can also overwhelm its opponents.

    After arriving in Kuwait City, Benitez and Pei Wei received good news. Hao Dong, who had been plagued by fever since the beginning of the Top Ten Tournament, finally got rid of the illness and began to appear on the training ground with a relaxed look.

    This news is indeed good news. Benitez and Pei Wei both know very well what a healthy Hao Dong means to the national team. It is not unreasonable for the former Marshal Qi to change the formation to 4-5-1. With Hao Dong¡¯s performance  The technical characteristics, explosive power and scoring ability are very suitable to serve as the "one" of the single arrow. It can be said that there is no forward in China who can surpass Dong in terms of comprehensive ability.

    Li Bing is too thick, Yao Xia is not strong in scoring ability, Yu Genwei is full of energy, but a little immature. Gao Feng is probably the only domestic forward who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Hao Dong, but his scoring ability and direct threat to the goal  Obviously not as prominent as Hao Dong.

    After the first victory, the national football team began to gradually accept Benitez as a coach. After all, he led the team to a victory as soon as he came. There is only one criterion for evaluating the quality of a football coach - winning is hard work.  reason.

    "When we play against Kuwait, they will definitely take the initiative to attack." Before the game, Benitez said to the players: "First, they are at home, second, they need points, and third, they will have two consecutive games.  After a home game and two consecutive away games, they definitely don¡¯t want to be faced with a situation where they have to win at the last minute, so they have to keep scoring points at home, so they will definitely press forward in this game.¡±

    While Pei Wei was translating for him, he thought to himself: "Is it necessary to play defensive counterattack?"

    Not only him, but almost all the players were thinking this way, but then Benitez immediately changed the subject: "So, at the beginning, we have to take the initiative to attack! Attack from the beginning and catch them off guard! Then again  Retract to defend and save energy, and we will give them a fatal blow after their physical strength is reduced! Among the five teams in our group, their physical strength is the worst, and we have an advantage in this regard!"

    "After seeing the last game, they will definitely be wary of our offense from the wing. After all, most of our offense in the last game was initiated from the wing. We can attack at the beginning  Playing on the wing, when they shift their focus of defense to the wing, we focus on putting the ball at the feet of Hao Dong and Gao Feng, and let them complete the final blow. Remember, in the game, we must put the ball in the hands of Hao Dong and Gao Feng.  The rhythm is in your own hands!¡±

    In the game against Kuwait, the lineup did not change at all compared to the previous game, which made the international players a little strange. You must know that although among the players, there are Hao Dong and Sun Cheng.?The two are Benitez¡¯s standard ¡°direct descendants¡±, but these two became very different when they were under Marshal Qi.

    After Benitez took office, the other two players from Yunjia Tianyu and Yang Tian were still firmly placed on the bench. Those who were promoted by him to play the main force were players from other clubs, such as Xie Feng, such as  Wu Jiying, another example is Gao Feng.

    In fact, it's not that Benitez doesn't want to use Nie Fei. In fact, he thinks that Nie Fei is the best candidate to make up for the lack of speed and creativity in the Chinese team's midfield. However, he has to consider one fact - he is different from other international players.  This is the first time Nie Fei has been selected for the national team. Except for a few teammates who are also from Yunjia Tianyu, the other players are not familiar with him at all, and Nie Fei's playing style is relatively casual and full of aura.  Except for the players with whom he has already established a tacit understanding of passing the ball, it is difficult for anyone to realize that it took Hao Dong several months to establish a tacit cooperation with Fei after he transferred.  It is definitely unrealistic to be able to integrate into the team.

    Another problem is that Fei's defensive ability is almost zero. The reason why Fei played so well in Yunjia Tianyu is inseparable from the strong backing of Dunga and Ballack behind him. However, in the national team, there is no such thing.  player of.

    Benitez believes that the current Chinese team has a big problem. They do not lack good defenders, good forwards, and even midfielders with an overall view. However, they lack one who can run, jump, defend well, and can stabilize the situation.  He can play as a midfielder, otherwise he would not be wronged by Sun Chenghai giving up his best right back position and playing as a defensive midfielder. Although Sun Chenghai is good at defending as a defensive midfielder, his body is relatively thin and cannot be regarded as a midfielder.  A qualified midfielder.

    This is also the reason why Benitez is most dissatisfied with the current Chinese team. As long as there is an excellent midfielder, even a pure engineering midfielder, he dares to use Nie Fei with confidence and boldness.  The waist is not a problem at all.

    But now, he can only form such a formation.

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    Benitez's tactics were very successful, and the defensive counterattack tactics drills he arranged in the public training before the game also confused the Kuwaiti people so well that when the Chinese team launched a fierce attack in the beginning, the Kuwaiti players seemed to be a little bit confused.  Come to your senses.

    This moment of confusion was fatal. The Chinese team quickly pushed the ball into the frontcourt. Wu Jiying pretended to break through to the side, and then passed the ball to General Fan in the middle. General Fan sent the ball to the feet of Hao Dong in front. Hao Dong  Dong picked up the ball at the top of the penalty area with his back to the penalty area. He suddenly turned around and used the power of his turn to hit the ball hard with his right foot before the opponent's defender could come forward!

    The ball flew straight to the lower left corner of the goal, and then had a bounce as it flew into the small penalty area. It bounced from the hands of the Kuwaiti goalkeeper into the net!

    At this time, only two minutes of the first half have passed.

    No one expected that the Chinese team could take the lead so quickly. Even Benitez, who arranged this tactic, did not expect that his original intention was just to use the opening attack to disrupt the opponent's arrangement and gain victory for the subsequent defense.  Time, after the opponent has exhausted his energy due to being unable to attack for a long time, he then uses offense to kill the opponent - but he just scores a goal!

    The next game was much easier to play. After tenaciously holding on for the rest of the first half, Benitez replaced the Limin midfielder with Peng Weiguo. His ball control ability is second to none in the national team. As long as  If you can hold the ball in the midfield, the opponent will have to expend more energy to press.

    In the 67th minute of the game, Peng Weiguo's seemingly careless through ball in the middle created an opportunity for Hao Dong, who had been hanging around behind the opponent's defense. His advantage in explosive power was fully demonstrated, and he rushed in at high speed to catch up.  The ball formed a single goal, and the next thing was simple. Facing the attacking goalkeeper, Hao Dong easily hit the corner and scored twice.

    Although the Kuwait team's top forward Houwadi recovered a goal ten minutes later, Sun Chenghai, who stepped in at the end, passed the ball directly to Gao Feng in front, and then continued to move forward. His running attracted the opponent's defender  Gao Feng's attention also helped Gao Feng create opportunities. After dribbling the ball horizontally, Gao Feng suddenly took a long shot, and the ball hit the dead center and hit the net!

    Three to one!  The Chinese team won this game. After the first cycle, they accumulated seven points and successfully suppressed the Saudi team, which also won. They occupied a relatively favorable position before the start of the second cycle.

    At the press conference after the game, Pei Wei quoted a famous saying that resonated with the Chinese reporters present: "We have grasped the throat of fate, and it will never let us surrender!"

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 203 The Weaknesses of the Iranian Team

    It was taken back, but it was not without paying a price in these two games. Hao Dong, who scored twice in the last game, was kicked by a Kuwaiti defender before the end and was destined to miss one round. Xie Feng, General Fan and Li Min  The absolute main players collectively accumulated two yellow cards and were suspended for one round. Next, they challenged the Iranian team, which currently ranks first in the standings, away from home. The situation of the Chinese team, which is missing four absolute main players, is not optimistic.

    The first cycle is over, and the current ranking situation of the group is as follows: Iran ranks first with eight points and five goal difference in four games, two wins, two draws, and China ranks first with two wins, one draw and one loss in four games, seven points and two goal difference.  The ball ranks second, the Saudi team also has two wins, one draw and one loss with seven points, and a goal difference ranks third. Kuwait has one win, one draw and two losses with four points and is fourth in the group. Qatar has one draw and three losses and only has one point and ranks bottom.  .

    However, even the last-placed Qatar does not have no chance of qualifying. They only need to win all the remaining games to still have the possibility of qualifying for first place (this is indeed the case in history). In another group,  The South Korean team won all the first rounds and was almost certain to qualify for the World Cup. The United Arab Emirates, which has seven points, can only compete with Japan, which has five points, for second place.  Compared with the clear situation of Group B, the confusing Group A, the "Group of Death", is worthy of its name.

    Although the first cycle is over, the Chinese team has no time to rest. The second cycle will begin seven days later, and the Chinese team will challenge the Iranian team away from home.

    Since it was two consecutive away games, the Chinese team did not return to China, but flew directly to Tehran, the capital of the Iranian team, to prepare for the away game against the Iranian team.

    The Chinese team is a little afraid of this opponent who once defeated them with a big score of 4 to 2 in Dalian Golden State, especially now that the four absolute main players are collectively absent, so after arriving in Tehran,  A pessimistic atmosphere circulates in the national team's camp.

    "Two wins and two draws remain undefeated, ranking first in the group, and they also defeated us 4-2 at our home court It seems that the Iranian team is indeed very strong, but if we think about it carefully, it will be like this  A question: Is the Iranian team really that strong?¡±

    Pei Wei had already expected the pessimism of the national football team. It was like this in history. At that time, it was difficult to win two consecutive victories. After arriving in Tehran, the shadow of the previous home defeat was not eliminated. The absence of the main players also left the national team without a match.  First of all, timidity, coupled with the fanatical atmosphere of Azadi Stadium, the opponent's "home stadium from hell", made many players weak. As a result, they were suppressed by the opponent and conceded four goals in a row - the situation now is so similar to that then!

    Pei Wei also complained that he had forgotten why he lost so miserably. The absence of the four main players did have a very big impact, but he forgot to remind the players of this. As a result, Xie Feng, General Fan and Li Min still suffered.  Received a yellow card and was forced to suspend the game.

    There is no way to make up for this matter, but other things can still be made up for, so after arriving in Tehran, Pei Wei immediately held a team meeting to relieve the pressure on these international players.

    "In the four games in the first round, they beat us and Qatar, but drew with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were defeated by us. Saudi Arabia can bring back a point from Iran's home court.  As a result, we lost 2-0 at home, Kuwait was able to draw with Iran at home, and we also defeated Kuwait on the road - why do we have to lose to Iran?"

    "In the first game, we lost for many reasons, not just a matter of strength. As for General Hao Dongfan and the others being unable to play, that's not a problem - aren't you members of the national team? Are we, the Chinese nation?  Are they the only ones who can do it?"

    "Don't forget, you are also a member of the national team! Being able to enter the national team has proven that you are the best group of players in the country! In Asia, you are no worse than anyone else! Seeing us playing at home  The banner held by the fans in Saudi Arabia? 'Chinese people are not even afraid of death, but are they afraid of difficulties?' I believe that there is no coward in the national team! Why should we lose forever just because of one defeat?  Lose to them?"

    "Don't think about anything else these days, recover well, train well, and on the 17th, we will give the Iranians a good look! Let them know that even if they win against us, it does not prove that they can win this game.  us!"

    "The Iranian team is not invincible, nor is it impeccable. Coach Benitez has seen the weaknesses of the Iranian team. On the 17th, we will teach the Iranian team a good lesson!"

    Although they had talked, the national football players did not seem so listless in training, but Pei Wei

    It can be seen that the defeat in the first round and the absence of Hao Dong and the others brought??Yin is eliminated.

    This is inevitable. After all, the Chinese team lost so miserably in the Dalian Golden State game. They conceded four goals in a row in thirty minutes and had little power to fight back. The painful experience is not easy to eliminate, and the absent  Among the four, Hao Dong, Li Min and General Fan were the absolute main players both in the Qi Marshal era and in the current Benitez era. Their abilities are recognized. Although Xie Feng only became the leader after Benitez took office.  The main player, but his performance in these two games was extremely good and has been recognized by everyone. It is not impossible to replace him with a new one, but can the new one be recognized by others?  This means that the team members will unconditionally trust each other.

    However, this is not something that can be done in a hurry. Instead, this situation is the time to test Benitez's commanding ability and judgment. In the top ten games in history, the Chinese team faced Saudi Arabia and Kuwait with excellent skills.  The team's performance is quite good, with three wins and one draw in four games and ten points. However, the performance against teams with excellent physical conditions such as Iran and Qatar was disastrous, with three losses and one draw, and they conceded 12 goals and only scored six.  The ball, this can be regarded as a chronic problem of the Chinese team, otherwise it would not always be suppressed by the Korean team.

    "To deal with the Iranian team, the tactics of the first two games cannot be used." During the discussion, Benitez said to Pei Wei, Chi Shangbing and other members of the coaching staff: "Using body and speed to fight against Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is  Because we have an advantage in this aspect, and the weather also helped us a lot when we played against Saudi Arabia. The Iranian team is different. Their advantage is this. Don't forget that Qatar, who is not as good as us in terms of physical fitness, was easily defeated by the Iranian team.  It was a rush, conceding three goals in a row, and the South Korean team in the 1996 Asian Cup. They were able to go back and forth with the Iranian team in the first half, but they were dragged down by the Iranian team and suffered six blows -  ¨DEven the South Korean team, which is known for its tenacious willpower and abundant physical strength, was beaten like this by the Iranian team. Is there any other team in Asia that can compete with Iran physically? ¡±

    Although Benitez said this, it was translated by Pei Wei before it became like this. Otherwise, Benitez would not know what "bird-like" is.

    Chi Shangbing and others did not speak. In fact, the "think tank" of their coaching staff was just a decoration. They all had their own positions in various clubs and were temporarily transferred to the national team to play well.  It¡¯s all the credit of the head coach, and the head coach will bear the brunt of the blame if he doesn¡¯t play well. They have no reason to express too many opinions. If they are really allowed to participate in decision-making, then the ridiculous scene in history will happen.  Black comedy: It takes half an hour to discuss it with anyone else, and by the time the results of the discussion come out, the day lily is cold.

    So Pei Wei is very arbitrary and treats them as decorations - this is also a strange phenomenon in the national team. Although Pei Wei is just a translator and not an official staff member of the national team, he has now become a national team member.  The most powerful person in the team - he is responsible for communicating with Benitez. He is also the one who hands over Benitez's tactics to the coaches for them to train. The members of the coaching staff have only one task, and that is to follow his tactics.  The arranged training plan is for the players to complete, and Benitez has only one task, which is to discuss the playing personnel and tactical arrangements with Pei Wei, and Pei Wei will complete the other things.

    In fact, this matter is not worth mentioning to put it bluntly. It is very simple - no one else is willing to bear the responsibility for failing to qualify in the future. Even if the coaches work in the club, they are still working under the Football Association and cannot qualify.  None of them can bear the responsibility, but Pei Wei is different. If he fails to qualify, he will just slap his butt and leave. No matter how much you blame, Pei Wei is not afraid.

    Pei Wei also saw through this, so he took on this responsibility - you all don't dare to make a decision, right?  I'll get off!  Let¡¯s see who can do anything to me then!  I won¡¯t make a living by being a coach anymore!

    It is a strange story that the national team¡¯s orders for training and games are all decided by an interpreter.

    Benitez's words continued: "Even so, the Iranian team is not invulnerable. They have drawn continuously with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and were eliminated by Saudi Arabia on penalty kicks in the Asian Cup. This shows one problem. What they are afraid of is not  You are facing him face to face, but you are afraid that you will use your skills to entangle them, control the midfield, and wear down their energy. From this aspect, General Fan's absence is a good thing. We can create a brand new midfielder.  Field, use technology to deal with them!¡±

    "So, I have always believed that the current Chinese national team is definitely a first-class team in Asia, because we have all types of players! Based on this, we can make targeted arrangements based on the actual situation of the Iranian team.  "

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 204 The Devil¡¯s Home Field

    Closed training was adopted, with people guarding everywhere, and no one was allowed to get close. At this time, the national team's huge coaching think tank was effective. Chi Shangbing and other well-known coaches in the country turned into security guards.  When the national team is training, they patrol outside the field constantly, and they don't get off work until the training is over.

    Everyone thinks that the Chinese team is just pretending to be mysterious. It¡¯s obvious. Isn¡¯t there just a few people in the Chinese team?  Hao Dong was replaced by Li Bing, Li Min was replaced by Cao Xiandong, General Fan was replaced by Peng Weiguo, Xie Feng was replaced by Mao Yijun, one carrot and one pit, what else can be done?

    Only the players of the Chinese team know that Benitez has really played tricks.

    Unlike the previous two games, after the closed training began in the past few days, Benitez had already announced the main lineup for the match against Iran, surprising everyone.

    The main lineup announced by Benitez is as follows. The goalkeeper is replaced by Jiang Hai, the second national goalkeeper who just transferred from the People's Liberation Army to Shanghai Shenhua this year. Three of the four defenders remain unchanged. Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua partner in the center and left.  The right back is Wu Jiying, and the right back uses the Sichuan captain's guard group. His offensive ability is obviously much stronger than Mao Yijun. Using an offensive right back continues Benitez's idea of ??assisting the full back.

    The biggest change is in the midfield - not only the players have changed, but the number of players has also changed. The four midfielders have become five midfielders. The captain of Yanbian High School is the first, and the other midfielder is Sun Chenghai. Ma Tian is still on the left, and Ma Tian is still on the right.  Benitez deployed Nie Fei, Peng Weiguo as the attacking midfielder, and Gao Feng, the only forward.

    "When we play against the Iranian team, we must not be anxious, and we cannot rush back and forth head-on with the opponent. That is their strength. We cannot do a loss-making business." Pei Wei continued to translate Benitez's words in a Li Yunlong-like tone.  He found that words like this seemed to be more understandable to the players: "So, shrinking the defense, controlling the rhythm, and counterattacking quickly is what we must do. Weiqun, Wu Jiying, you need to reduce the number of assists in the game, use your  Use your fighting spirit to deal with the Iranian team's offensive players. Don't rush to kick the ball after it is intercepted. Leave it to the midfielders to organize. In high school, in addition to defending, you initiate the first point of the counterattack.  If there is a flaw in the opponent's defense, the ball will be released immediately. If not, leave it to Peng Weiguo to organize the offense. You two, Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian, ??are responsible for protecting the high school seniors. Nie Fei, Peng Weiguo, and Gao Feng. You three are the best in our offense.  You don't need to exert too much effort to defend the important chess piece, especially Gao Feng. Even when the opponent is pressing all the way, you have to push close to the midfield line, so that you can at least contain their two defenders, and  They also don¡¯t have a fast central defender. When you play, you have to save your energy.¡±

    Gao Feng nodded excitedly. Counterattacks are his specialty. He has a characteristic, that is, the speed of dribbling the ball is not much slower than the speed of running on bare feet. As long as there is enough space, his characteristics can be fully displayed.

    "To sum it up, you must be fast when counterattacking! But not blindly fast. Don't rush to kick after the defender steals the ball. Look for Gao Xian, Peng Weiguo or Fei three points as soon as possible. The three of you will get the  Before passing the ball, you must pay close attention to Gao Feng's movement. As long as there is a gap, pass the ball behind you immediately. It doesn't matter if the pass is a little bigger. As long as you can seize the opportunity to counterattack, that is enough!  Don't be anxious, control the ball, use more kicks, lure them to counterattack, and see if their physical strength is really endless!"

    "In defense, Dai Yi is ordered by Zhang Enhua, Xu Hong fills in, shrinks the defensive line, and does not leave enough space for Aziz so that they cannot hit the ball behind them. As for Madaveciya Wu Jiying, you come  To deal with him, aren't you known as the 'Desperate Saburo'? I'll leave it to you! Tangle Madavecchia and see if he can score a long shot!"

    In the following training, Benitez focused on practicing this lineup, allowing General Fan and other players who were unable to play to imitate the Iranian team's offensive method to test the defensive ability of the main lineup, so that this lineup can be formed as soon as possible.

    In simulated games, the substitute team imitating the Iranian team can always gain an advantage on the court, but the main team can always use quick counterattacks to break the opponent's goal again and again. After several times, the players' confidence has gradually improved.  got up.

    If we keep fighting like this, we really have a chance!  Everyone thinks so, and Pei Wei's words are right: "If they are ready to eat us in one fell swoop, then we will definitely have a chance to counterattack. If they don't attack in a big way, then we will slowly grind with them. Anyway, this is  Even if we get one point in a game, we will win.¡±

    Seeing that the morale of the players is slowly recovering, the new lineup is also running in very well. Regarding the psychological shadow and the absence of the main players,The three problems have basically been solved, and there is only one last problem left in front of Pei Wei.

    That¡¯s the problem with the atmosphere at home for the Iranian team.

    The Azadi Stadium, home of the Iranian team, is not called the "Devil's Home Stadium" for nothing. The stadium that can accommodate 100,000 people can suffocate people with just this number, and the Iranian fever is also famous in Asia.  Fans from Iran in West Asia and South Korea in East Asia are recognized as the fans who can put the most pressure on visiting teams. Korean fans are better at being organized, while Iranian fans are better at being crazy.

    Pei Wei still remembered the scene when he watched this top ten game in his previous life. The dark crowd of Middle Easterners in the stands who were shouting crazily made him, a fan watching TV thousands of miles away, feel terrible, let alone being there.  On to the kicking players.

    The reason why we played so poorly in that game was because we were kicked four times without any chance of fighting back. The players' feet were already weak before they came on the field. This was also a very important reason.

    How to solve this problem?  Pei Wei thought bitterly that although the current members of the national team have basically experienced the baptism of Yunjia Tianyu's "devil's home court" and their psychological endurance has been strengthened a lot, after all, Yunjia Tianyu's home court can only accommodate 60,000 people.  There is a gap of 40,000 people.

    Pei Wei thought for a long time but couldn't think of any good solution. You know, in Europe, even the strongest teams will be nervous when they go to Turkey to play away games. This cannot be compensated by strength and experience.

    After thinking about it for a long time, Pei Wei thought of the scene that annoyed him the most in his previous life. Suddenly he had an idea and laughed: "Haha, I thought of it!"

    October 17th has finally arrived.

    After having breakfast and doing some light activities in the morning, all the members of the Chinese team returned to the hotel and bought some food. They started setting off at one o'clock at noon, boarded the bus and drove to Azadi Stadium.

    "Please don't close the curtains. You can take a look at the scenery of Tehran."

    On the way to the Azadi Stadium on the bus, Pei Wei smiled and said to the players: "What you need now is to relax, relax, and relax again. Don't close your eyes and focus, look at the scenery around you. You know, this kind of experience  Very rare."

    No one knows what kind of medicine Pei Wei sells in his gourd, and they don¡¯t know what¡¯s wrong with this wealthy boss who is looking for work in the national team. But since he said it, just do it. No one wants to offend him.  This is a very wealthy boss, and what he asks for is not intolerable.

    So the players didn¡¯t close the curtains and started looking around outside - it was an exotic scene, it was quite interesting to look at.

    "Hey, brother, why do all the Iranians on our bus extend their four fingers towards us? What does this mean?" Nie Fei came to Iran for the first time. He was looking at it with great interest and suddenly asked Hao  One sentence.

    Dong Dong was also wondering about this problem. Almost every Iranian who saw the Chinese team bus along the way stretched out four fingers and gestured at them. When did so many Iranians have this habit?

    "Maybe it's their customs here." Sun Chenghai guessed.

    Others also discussed it one after another, but they couldn't get the point and had to give up.

    The bus soon arrived at the Azadi Stadium, and the international players changed their clothes in the locker room and were ready to start warming up.

    As soon as they stepped onto the lawn of the Azadi Stadium, all the members of the national team were shocked. There was still nearly an hour before the start of the game, but the Azadi Stadium, which can accommodate 100,000 people, was already empty.  The seats were empty, except for a few five-star red flags flying in a small corner, the Iranian flag was flying everywhere else!

    As soon as the Chinese team came out to warm up, huge boos immediately came from all directions. Amidst the huge sound, the shouts of the Chinese fans could not be heard at all.  All the ears were filled with incomprehensible roars, but even if they couldn't understand, the Chinese team members knew they weren't friendly words.

    "This this is just a warm-up! Is it necessary to be so exaggerated? Isn't this a little too scary?" Even veteran players like Ma Tian were frightened, let alone other people.  Azadi Stadium is well-deserved as the "devil's home stadium".

    Amid the huge boos from these crazy and ferocious fans, the Chinese team members had no intention of continuing to warm up. They simply did a few exercises to get their bodies moving and then ended the warm-up hastily.  Then he left this terrible place as if he was running away, and the boos from the Iranian fans continued behind him.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 205 Shame

    People who have experienced it can hardly imagine how much pressure it will cause to the players playing on the field.  Players are also ordinary people, not soldiers who have been trained to look down upon death. Just thinking about the hatred and contempt of 100,000 people is chilling, let alone playing under such circumstances.

    "Thousands of people point to it and end without disease." Ten thousand people can have such an effect, let alone one hundred thousand!

    Seeing the faces of the players, Pei Wei was secretly glad in his heart. Fortunately, he was already prepared. Otherwise, if the players were to go out to compete based on their mental state, not to mention that their strength might be even worse than that of the Iranian team, even if they were better than the opponent.  I'm afraid I have to go in straight and come out sideways.

    "We just warmed upwhat do you think?" Seeing the players all sitting down, Pei Wei stood in the middle of them and asked.

    Seeing that the players were silent, Pei Wei smiled and said: "No need to be embarrassed. Faced with this situation, everyone will be afraid. Even if they are not afraid, they will be beating in their hearts - to be honest with you, I was thinking just now  They are also playing drums. After all, there are a hundred thousand people who are unhappy with us! When I walked in just now, my legs were a little weak!"

    The players all laughed. Pei Wei finally said what they were embarrassed to say. They began to feel that the boss was a truthful person.

    "But then I thought about it, what are we afraid of? No matter how many of them there are, they are still in the stands? Can they come down and beat us up? There are police around to maintain order. Besides, the Iranian team will also  You have to go to China to play, right? Speaking of the large number of people, who are we China afraid of? The game is always a competition between eleven people on the field. Xu Hong, when you went to Yunjia to play last year,  Didn¡¯t we, 50,000 fans, despise you in the end? So, the support of the fans is just an off-field factor, as long as we play well, let them go!  Land?"

    Hearing Pei Wei¡¯s last words in Northeastern dialect, the players laughed again: Yes, the fans are shouting, but the game still depends on the players.  In the laughter, the tense atmosphere weakened a lot.

    "There's still about half an hour until the game starts" Pei Wei looked at his watch: "I'll show you something."

    After finishing speaking, Pei Wei made a gesture to the two accompanying staff members. The two staff members immediately moved a 21-inch TV from the two large bags they carried with them, and then took  A video recorder came out, and there was power in the locker room, which was quickly installed.

    The players were all surprised. No wonder the two staff members struggled to carry a large bag of things when they went out today. They spent a long time doing it. It was a TV set. What kind of medicine was sold in Pei Wei's gourd? Are they planning to show the Iranian team's game?  Can you show us the video?

    While they were still wondering, Pei Wei had already taken out a video tape from his side and put it into the video recorder. Then he stood up and gestured to Chi Shangbing at the door, telling him to turn off the light.

    Chi Shangbing turned off the lights, and the entire locker room immediately fell into darkness.

    An image appeared on Shasha¡¯s TV screen. A CCTV reporter was holding a microphone and saying something.

    "This was taken by CCTV reporters in Tehran these days. Let's take a good look." Pei Wei's voice rang out in the darkness.

    "Hello, viewers, I have arrived in Tehran now. These are some clips we have seen on the streets of Tehran in the past few days. After seeing the Chinese flag on our broadcast truck, the local residents expressed their gratitude to us.  He held out four fingers."

    The screen turned, and several Iranians jumped out. The Iranians kept shouting something into the camera lens, and raised the other four fingers of their right hand high, except for the thumb.

    "Ah, they did the same thing on the way here today!" Nie Fei shouted in the darkness.

    "Don't make any noise! ??Keep reading." Dong said.

    "Everyone has seen that the local Iranian fans almost unanimously raised four fingers after seeing our reporters and cameras. This made it difficult for our reporters to understand, and they didn't know what they were doing.  What means."

    As the reporter spoke in the voiceover, the camera shone on a fruit vendor on the street. The vendor also raised four fingers and kept shouting something.

    "Our reporters have recorded what they shouted, and later found experts who know Arabic and Iranian to translate it. We finally understood the meaning of what they shouted and the meaning of the four fingers."

    The camera turned back to the reporter. The reporter¡¯s eyes were flashing with anger. It could be seen that he used a lot of control to control himself and speak out smoothly: "What they shoutedMuch the same, the basic meaning is this; ¡®Iran beat China and scored four goals!  I scored four last time, and I¡¯ll score four this time too!  ¡¯¡±

    "I-fuck-him!" General Fan's roar suddenly rang out in the darkness: "

    , **Your uncle!  "

    "Bang!" Someone punched the chair, and then the entire locker room was filled with swear words from all over the world.

    Wei Qun: "Fuck! Those idiots like Rifan!"

    Gao Feng: "Slap his Iranian pussy!"

    Wu Jiying: "Kill those little red guys!"

    In the end, even Peng Weiguo, who usually doesn¡¯t talk much, added: ¡°Shame on you!¡±

    Amidst the scolding, the reporter's voice on the TV continued: "When we interviewed Bagheri, the main player of the Iranian team, Bagheri also said that he must enter the Chinese team's fourth place in this game.  We sincerely hope that the Chinese team will learn from their shame and have a vigorous game with the Iranian team to make them pay for their contempt!"

    Pei Wei stood aside and watched with cold eyes. What is the best way to overcome fear?  That makes them angry!  In the face of anger, fear will definitely be swept away!

    Historically, when the Chinese team set out for Iran, the Iranian fans did hold up four fingers when they saw the Chinese. However, the Chinese team itself failed to live up to expectations and was scored four more times by the opponent, so that in the future, whenever Iranian fans encounter Chinese  The fans smiled and held out four fingers, leaving the Chinese fans with nowhere to vent their anger.

    After thinking of this, Pei Wei immediately contacted reporters from CCTV and asked them for a copy of this video tape, saying that it was to motivate the players. The other party quickly made a copy and sent it over. Now it seems,  The effect is really good.

    Pei Wei is just curious, why didn¡¯t the coaching staff of the Chinese team think of this in history?  Or do they simply not know such a thing exists?  You must know that these national players are not bloodless people. Looking at their current performance, you can see that their fighting spirit is still very high.

    This videotape was very short, only about ten minutes, and it was played quickly. Chi Shangbing turned on the light, and Pei Wei walked over and turned off the TV, and then looked at the team members.

    It seems that the team members have not yet come out of their anger, their faces are all flushed, and their hair seems to be tending to shoot up.

    "Now everyone has seen that the Iranians, from their players to the fans, look down on us. There is only one reason. They beat us 4-2 in the away game Just based on such a game, they think we are  Definitely not their opponent. Shame! This is a shame! Now, tell me what you are going to do in the face of such humiliation!" Pei Wei said loudly.

    "Kill them!"

    Earth-shaking roars resounded in the locker room, with every player shouting at the top of their lungs, as if they wanted to shout out all their grievances.

    As long as they are men, they will not be indifferent to such insults. The members of the Chinese team are all serious men. Maybe they were intimidated by the atmosphere of Azadi Stadium at first, but now, they are full of anger.  With their minds clear, they will no longer have any fear of the home atmosphere at the Azadi Stadium!

    "I have only one request for this game! Let you fight like men! The Iranian team is indeed very strong, but even if we lose, we cannot lose our ambition and our dignity! Remember, we must use  Go to the game with strong fighting spirit, but treat the game with a calm mind! Control the midfield, wear down their energy and physical strength, and use speed and technology to deal with them! Don't worry about winning or losing, but everyone must go all out!  ! Our next game is in more than ten days. We have enough time to rest, so we don¡¯t need to hold anything back in this game. We will give it our best. Even if we lose in the end, we can say that we  Try our best, we still have the dignity of men!¡±

    "Now, there are still ten minutes before the start of the game. Let's set off to teach the Iranians a lesson!" Pei Wei looked at his watch, and then suddenly waved his right hand towards the gate.

    The players immediately rushed out screaming, what a devil's home court, what a strong team, we won't let you down!

    After the players rushed out, Chi Shangbing said to Pei Wei hesitantly: "Mr. Pei, your method is very good but will these players act erratically on the court because they are too angry?  What? Wouldn¡¯t it be counterproductive?¡±

    "I know this too." Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "But do you think it is better for the players to compete with anger or with scared legs? I would rather choose the former. Is it easier to deal with a reckless man than a coward?  I'd rather be a player than a coward?They are all reckless men.  "

    Chi Shangbing nodded thoughtfully, and Pei Wei patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go out too. Now our fighting spirit is no less than that of the Iranian team. As long as we don't lose in vain, then it doesn't matter if we lose?  Look, as long as we play bravely, even if we lose, the fans will not blame us.¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 206 Don¡¯t rush

    Azadi Stadium provides live commentary for this World Cup qualifier Asian top ten match.  "Wong Tai Sin, who was sitting in the studio above the Azadi Stadium, began his explanation: "In this game, the Chinese team is about to challenge the Iranian team in an away game. Before the game, the Iranian team ranked first in the group with eight points. The Chinese team  Ranked second with seven points and relying on goal difference, this game can also be regarded as a battle for first place Before the game, the Chinese team lost four of its absolute main players and could not play. Everyone was speculating on the executive coach.  What kind of lineup will Benitez put in? Now I can answer this question for you, because the Chinese team's lineup is now in my hands.  "

    "The goalkeeper was replaced by Jiang Hai from Shanghai. The four defenders from right to left are Wei Qun, Xu Hong, Zhang Enhua and Wu Jiying. In the midfield, coach Benitez arranged five players. In high school, he played doubles with Sun Chenghai first.  Midfielder, left midfielder Ma Tian, ??and right midfielder Yunjia Tianyu were deployed as the core midfielder. It is worth noting that this is the first time Nie Fei has appeared in a national team game and participated in such an important game.  Game, can this young player withstand such pressure? Let us wait and see. The offensive midfielder is Peng Weiguo from Guangzhou. This veteran also appeared in the top ten games for the first time. The lone forward in front.  It¡¯s Gao Feng. Coach Zhang, why did Benitez change the formation to 4-5-1? Was he prepared for it or did he do it because the four main players were absent?¡±

    Zhang Lu, another commentator next to him, coughed: "I think this formation is good. In the first two games, Benitez's tactics were very targeted, and all the midfielders sent out were players who could run and play well."  Players with good physical strength used their bodies to deal with the technical Saudis and Kuwait to great effect. However, this tactic was not feasible against the Iranian team. No matter how hard we ran, we could not outrun South Korea, which was defeated by the Iranian team.  They were defeated, let alone us? And today, we sent three players with excellent skills who can hold the ball in the midfield, which shows that Benitez is prepared to use technology to fight against the body. This approach is right.  , but after all, more than half of the main lineup has been changed at once. It is not sure whether it can achieve the expected effect, but it is definitely much better than fighting with the opponent head-on! And Gao Feng on the forward line is a good player in sneak attacks. Look!  Come on, Benitez has studied the Iranian team very thoroughly!¡±

    "I hope today's game will have a good result. Now that the players from both sides have lined up and are ready to play the national anthem, let's switch the camera to the game scene and start watching this game."

    As the majestic national anthem sounded, all members of the national team put their hands on their chests and sang the national anthem.

    Full of anger, they have never been as eager to compete as they are now, and they feel the weight of their jerseys!

    We represent China!  No one can insult us, and no one can insult us without paying any price!  Even if we lose, we will bite each other hard!  The bite scares them!  Bite them so that they will not dare to have any thoughts of despising us in the future!

    The game has begun!

    The Iranian team has reasons to be proud of.

    Although they did not win the final championship in last year's Asian Cup (they were eliminated by Saudi Arabia on penalty kicks in the semi-finals), their 6-2 victory over South Korea was enough to put them in the history of the Asian Cup. You know, they have already  The South Korean team, which has entered three consecutive World Cups, has never lost so miserably in Asia!

    And their extremely fierce attack is also ranked first in Asia. In terms of offensive power, it seems that no Asian team can catch up with Iran!

    At the same time, the current situation also forces them to win this game. Although they ranked first in the group after the first cycle, they are only one point ahead of Saudi Arabia and China. Iran's results against the two teams of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait  But it has never been good. What is even more unfavorable to them is the bye in the last round. If they cannot ensure the first place in the group before the bye, then it will be passive for the Iranian team. Therefore, they will face China at home, which they have greatly defeated.  Team, the Iranian team must win.

    It is precisely because of this that the Iranian team's head coach Guhan and the main player Bagheri shout out slogans of victory so arrogantly. You know, such slogans can always boost the morale of the players.

    Therefore, after the opening, the Iranian team, which kicked off first, immediately launched a fierce attack.

    Madavecchia dribbled the ball and broke through from the right. This full-back who emerged this year can be regarded as the Iranian team's surprise player. In the first cycle of the game, it was this special player who used two wonderful long-range shots to completely defeat the opponent.  Defeated the Chinese team.

    Today, he is still full of confidence. In his opinion, the Chinese team failed to contain his left back, and he will definitely be able to make achievements again!

    Looking at the unfamiliar left back who came towards him,Madavecchia first pretended to push the ball inward, then suddenly smashed the ball outward again, raised the ball, and prepared to use it.

    Hard!

    The person defending him was Wu Jiying.

    Wu Jiying¡¯s speed is not as fast as Madavecchia¡¯s, but he has his own defensive methods.

    Seeing that Madavecchia had already picked up the ball, he immediately turned around, then tilted his body, arched his shoulders upwards, and hit Madavecchia hard as he was about to pass him!

    If it had been anyone else, Wu Jiying would have fallen if he was hit like this without flying out, but Madavecchia's lower body was very stable, he just staggered for a moment, then picked up speed again and continued to chase the ball.

    Seeing that the opponent's foot was so stable, Wu Jiying secretly admired him, and followed Madavecchia without stopping.

    However, his collision was not without effect. Although Madavecchia was not knocked away by him, the speed he had just lifted naturally slowed down, and it was too late to pick up the speed again, so he had just caught up with the ball and was about to hit it.  Wu Jiying caught up with the pass from behind, made a quick tackle on the ground, shoveled the ball away, and then tripped Madavecchia, who couldn't hold his feet, to the ground, and the two rolled into a ball.

    The Azadi Stadium immediately burst into flames, and all the Iranians were jumping and cursing, especially when they saw that the referee did not call the Chinese team a foul but only gave a sideline ball.

    Faced with such scolding, the members of the Chinese team remained unmoved. They were also very angry now and hated these Iranians. When you hate someone, the more angry that person is, the more likely you will be.  The happier that is the case now.

    Madavecchia touched the painful ribs and glanced at Wu Jiying dissatisfiedly. Wu Jiying, who had already backed away, looked at him unfriendly, with a provocative look on his face - he backed away because he was afraid that the referee would come up and warn him.  Myself, but we are already at a distance, so it won¡¯t be a foul if I glare at you, right?

    "Damn it! You think you are great after successfully defending once?" Madavecchia's anger immediately emerged and he shouted at his teammates who were about to throw in a throw-in: "Come on, pass it to me!"

    Having just received the sideline ball thrown by his teammate, Madavecchia immediately felt someone coming up from behind him, and he was very close to him. Needless to say, it must be the hateful left back.

    Wu Jiying was very close to him. Although he raised his hands to indicate to the referee that his hands were not moving, Wu Jiying secretly used his knees to push him from behind where the referee could not see.  , chest slamming against him - the movement is not big, but the force used is not small.

    "It's so annoying!" Madavecchia said in his heart, then he slammed Wu Jiying with his left hand, dunked the ball toward the baseline, and broke through!

    Wu Jiying blocked Madavecchia's hand with a backhand, followed closely, then grabbed a handful of the opponent's jersey, and then let go. In any case, Madavecchia was unable to run at his speed.

    The two of them tangled and ran to the bottom line. Madavecchia saw that there was no chance to pass the ball, so he kicked the ball to Wu Jiying's feet. Wu Jiying couldn't react, and the ball hit his feet and went out of the baseline. It was a corner kick.

    "The momentum of the Chinese team is very strong! Wu Jiying's confrontation with Madavecchia on the left is not inferior at all!" Wong Tai Sin said happily.

    "Yes, Wu Jiying is a player who has always played very hard. He is known as the 'Desperate Saburo'. It is a good idea to use him against Madavikia. If Wu Jiying is the main force when playing Iran at home, Madavikia wants to score.  Those two goals will not be easy Although Sun Chenghai performed very well as a left back, his body is relatively thin and there is no good way to deal with players like Madavecchia who rush and hit hard," Zhang Lu said.  .

    The Iranian team took a corner kick. Originally, set kicks like this were a very important weapon for the Iranian team to score, because their forward Daei can be regarded as the tallest and best header among Asia's top forwards, but today Benitez  Jiang Hai, who is sent to the team, is not afraid of high-altitude balls - aren't you Dai Yi tall?  No matter how tall he is, he is only 1.93 meters tall, but Jiang Hai is 1.98 meters tall!  Coupled with the advantage of being able to use his hands, Dai Yi might not be able to compete with him even if he was ten centimeters taller.

    The corner kick was easily picked up by Jiang Hai, who was attacking, and then hugged him tightly. After seeing all the Iranian team members running out of the penalty area, he threw the ball to Xu Hong in front of him. Xu Hong passed it to the high school senior in front.  , High School raised his hand first: "Don't be anxious! Attack slowly! Be steady!"

    "Yes, we don't need to worry." Benitez on the coaching bench showed a smile: "The Iranian team needs this victory more than us Let them"Let's grab it, let's use up our energy"

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 207 The Dignity of a Great Power

    Chapter 207: The Dignity of a Great Power

    After a few kicks in the midfield, the players of the Iranian team couldn't help it anymore and started a quick press in the frontcourt. The Chinese team slowly passed the ball to the back line, leading the players of the Iranian team to cross  Coming closer and closer.

    Seeing several members of the Iranian team rushing up to the frontcourt, Xu Hong, who took the ball, immediately made a direct pass and handed the ball to the high school senior in front again. The high school senior did not let the ball stay at his feet for a long time and directly passed it again.  Direct pass to Peng Weiguo near the center circle.

    Peng Weiguo stopped the ball at his feet, but turned his head slightly in half a circle, quickly observing the movements of Gao Feng and Nie Fei in front and to the side.

    Gao Feng just ran to the offside position. He turned around and ran back. He couldn't pass. Nie Fei was moving forward, and his position was not offside. This little guy seemed to be very fast, so he passed the ball.  Got it!

    Seeing that Nie Fei had started to start, Peng Weiguo dunked the ball forward that had just stopped at his feet, and then suddenly raised his foot - long pass!

    A 30-meter long pass flew to the left side of the Iranian team's penalty area in an instant.

    At the same time, Nie Fei's speed suddenly increased, he passed the defender closest to him, and quickly chased the ball towards the landing point.

    The left back of the Iranian team also reacted promptly. When Nie Fei started, he turned around and chased Nie Fei. The distance between the two was less than two meters.

    Nie Fei took the lead to catch up with the ball, stretched out his feet to cushion the ball that had just fallen. After completing this action, the footsteps of the opponent's defender catching up could be heard behind him.

    Nie Fei didn¡¯t even look back. When the opponent¡¯s defender was close to him, he suddenly pulled the ball back and slammed it back from the Iranian team¡¯s left back who was rushing over!

    "Beautiful dribble! Nie Fei was not stage frightened at all in his first national team game. This dribble was very beautiful!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly.

    The left back who couldn't hold back his feet rushed over his head. When he turned around, Nie Fei had already dribbled the ball across the penalty area. He immediately forced himself up from the side, preventing Nie Fei from continuing to attack.  Opportunity to advance in the penalty area.  At the same time, it creates opportunities for other teammates to return to defense.

    Seeing that he was pressing forward again, Nie Fei easily pulled the ball back, dodging his outstretched foot, and then rushed forward again, dodging the opponent's close attack again!

    After shaking the opponent away, Nie Fei had already advanced to the middle of the penalty area. The left back could no longer threaten him for the time being. He saw that the Iranian team's center back was already catching up.  So without wasting any more time, he immediately volleyed hard with his left foot!

    This shot was a little on point. Iran's goalkeeper Mirzapur quickly flew into the air and pushed Nie Fei's shot over the baseline with one palm. It was a corner kick!

    This very threatening shot put the Iranian fans' hearts to a serious test. When they saw Mirzapur save the ball, they collectively breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued to cheer.

    "Well done!" Gao Feng ran up and patted Nie Fei on the shoulder.

    "It's a pity that we only let those flies be quiet for a while." Nie Fei said with a little regret.

    Gao Feng laughed: "Young man, you are ambitious! We will shut up these flies completely."

    Benitez has carefully considered the current lineup of the Chinese team. They are playing away games and their opponents are famous for their offensive ability and physical fitness. Naturally, they cannot fight head-on with them.  It is certain to shrink the defense, but it cannot be passively beaten.  Both full-backs are well-known for their bravery. Center back Zhang Enhua has good physical fitness and strong jumping ability.  Xu Hong is more experienced and stable.  As long as you don't make low-level mistakes, at least you won't collapse after being scored a few goals while shrinking your defense.

    In the midfield, Gao Xian has a strong view of the overall situation, excellent ability to move the ball, and good defense. Although he is not physically strong, there will be nothing wrong with Ma Tian and Sun Chenghai, two people with relatively good defensive abilities, to protect him.  Big mess.

    And after having players like Peng Weiguo and Nie Fei who can hold the ball in the midfield.  It has a very good effect against the opponent's pressing, and the opponent has to use more energy to press in the frontcourt. Coupled with Gao Feng's speed on the forward line, he can definitely give the Iranian team a few pokes.  knife.

    Jiang Hai replaced Ou Chuliang, the main goalkeeper in the previous games, out of considerations of defending long-range shots and high-altitude balls. This game is mainly based on defensive counterattacks. The Iranian team's offensive methods, which are already high-flying, may be more sophisticated.  Most of them are accomplished through crosses from the wings and long shots. At this time, although Jiang Hai, who is tall and has long arms, has excellent goal-line skills, Ou Chuliang, who is not very tall, is much more useful.

    This is a standard defensive counterattack formation.  in counterattack.  Gao Feng was at the front and Peng Weiguo was at the front.Road organization.  Nie Fei was supporting from the wing, and the three of them were the most important pieces in the attack.

    But there is a big problem with this lineup, that is, except for Zhang Enhua, there is no player who is particularly good at heading the ball. When getting a set ball, it is difficult to break through the opponent's goal with a header. You must know that in this kind of attack opportunities are reduced.  Under certain circumstances, set kicks are an important means of scoring goals.

    This is the situation now. After getting the corner kick, there are only forward Gao Feng in the penalty area, who is not good at heading the ball, and Zhang Enhua, the defender who assists. Peng Weiguo's corner kick is easily cleared by the opponent's defender. Following the trend,  Launched a counterattack.

    However, the Chinese team kept more players in the backcourt, and the Iranian team failed to launch a counterattack. After Zhang Enhua returned to defense, the Iranian team was forced to start a positional battle again.

    What makes the Iranian team members depressed is that today the defenders of the Chinese team were very stable and stayed near their own penalty area. The Iranian team's cooperation was completely unable to tear apart the opponent's defense line, and the high ball through the wings was always blocked by that  The tall goalkeeper intercepted the ball midway, making their offense extremely awkward.

    And when the Chinese team started to attack, it took its time to pass the ball in its own half. Basically, the four defenders stayed in their own half, and it was easy to pass the half. The ball was always between Peng Weiguo and Nie Fei.  Their feet bring and go, and the ability of these two people to control the ball is really good.  Often two people trying to grab the ball can't get it down.

    This lukewarm style of play made the Iranian team quite uncomfortable, and their fans were also very unhappy. The huge boos from the stands of Azadi Stadium have not stopped since the beginning of the game, but the Chinese team members turned a deaf ear.  , just pretend not to hear.

    "It seems that Benitez has put a lot of effort into this game." Zhang Lu praised: "I would rather sacrifice a forward and use three technical players in the midfield, just to increase the midfielder's control.  The ball ability makes the Iranian team unable to use it. It is a very smart tactic.¡±

    Seeing that the wing attack cannot be opened.  Especially when they originally attacked sharply from the right, Madavikiya was so entangled by Wu Jiying that he couldn't even get the ball. With no other choice, the Iranian team stepped up their long-range shots in the middle attack.

    The Iranian team originally had several good long-range shooters, especially their midfielder Bagheri. Seeing that the situation could not be opened up, Bagheri moved forward a lot, preparing to bombard the goal with heavy artillery.

    But this time he moved forward.  So he relaxed his defense against Peng Weiguo.

    In the Iranian team's attack, Madavecchia reluctantly passed the ball to Dai who was pulling out of the penalty area under Wu Jiying's entanglement. Facing Zhang Enhua's defense, Dai did not force a breakthrough into the penalty area, but passed the ball behind him.  Bagheri quickly stepped in.  Without stopping the ball, he kicked the ball hard!

    A very high quality long shot!  The speed was very fast. Xu Hong was about to rush forward and stretch out his feet to block it, but he had only reached halfway and the ball had already flown beyond his control!

    ??Shoots very powerfully and very quickly.  But the angle was not very awkward. Jiang Hai quickly took a step laterally and blocked the path of the ball with his body. Then he stretched out his hands and hugged back, holding the ball firmly in his arms.

    Although he had taken protective actions, the shot still hurt Jiang Hai's chest, which shows how powerful Bagheri's shot was.

    ??????????????????????????? As soon as Jiang Hai looked up, he saw Peng Weiguo waving to him from a distance. Without thinking, he immediately ran forward two steps and threw the ball hard.

    Before the game, Benitez arranged a little trick. When Jiang Hai blocked the opponent's shot like now, if Peng Weiguo, Senior High School, and Nie Fei in front asked him for the ball, he would immediately throw the ball over. If not, then  Just kill some time and then attack safely.

    Now that he saw Peng Weiguo asking for the ball, Jiang Hai did not hesitate.  Immediately launched the attack by throwing the ball.

    Maybe he was confused by the time the Chinese team was killing after winning the ball.  Seeing that after the attack was terminated, the players of the Iranian team did not return to defense immediately, but slowly walked back.  Prepare Jiang Hai to throw the ball and start a counterattack on the spot.

    Now the Iranian defenders trailing behind only have two defenders and one midfielder. This is the weakest defense of the Iranian team since the beginning!

    Looking at the ball thrown by Jiang Hai towards him, Peng Weiguo took a step back, stopped the ball with his chest, and then immediately turned around beautifully to avoid the midfielder coming up from behind!

    Peng Weiguo, who got rid of his opponent, keenly observed the situation of the three players in front. One defender of the Iranian team rushed towards him, and the other was trailing behind. Gao Feng was preparing to run past the defender who was behind  ¡­good chance!

    Peng Weiguo and Gao Feng have been cooperating in the national team for more than a day or two. He naturally knows what is going on.?What should I do - ground balls, direct passes!

    The ball accurately passed between the two defenders of the Iranian team. While he was passing the ball, Gao Feng just passed the last defender and received Peng Weiguo's scalpel-like pass!

    A textbook-like direct pass and diagonal pass!

    The defender of the Iranian team immediately raised his hand to indicate that Gao Feng was offside, but the linesman did not raise the flag, but ran after Gao Feng - the counter-offside was successful!

    Seeing the referee¡¯s reaction, the Iranian team¡¯s defenders immediately put down their hands and ran back like crazy, but it was too late.

    Peng Weiguo's ground ball was very powerful. Gao Feng did not touch the ball at the beginning, but ran with the ball. When the ball slowed down, Gao Feng's speed had increased to the highest level.  Move the ball forward lightly and keep going!

    Gao Feng's running with the ball is very distinctive. He does not run like other "fast horses" with his head down and looks like he has exhausted all his energy. Instead, he moves forward effortlessly and effortlessly.  He is moving, but at a very fast speed. When you chase him, you obviously feel that he is not running very hard at all, but he keeps the distance wider and wider.

    This is how the two defenders of the Iranian team feel like this. It is clear that the opponent does not seem to be running hard, but they are being pushed further and further away.

    Gao Feng's reputation as the "quick-sword prodigal" is well-deserved. When it comes to long-distance running ability, if Gao Feng says he is the second best among Chinese forwards, no one dares to admit that he is the first. Even Hao Dong only has explosive power and power within ten meters.  He is better than Gao Feng in scoring ability, and he is not Gao Feng's opponent in terms of absolute speed.

    Seeing the two chasing defenders being pushed further and further away by Gao Feng, and seeing that they could no longer count on the defenders, the Iranian team's goalkeeper Mirzapur had to yell and rush out of the small penalty area!

    Facing a one-on-one ball, if the goalkeeper sticks in front of the goal, he can only wait for death. Attacking is the only way.

    However, he was facing Gao Feng. Gao Feng did not dribble forward a few meters and chase after the ball. The ball never left his control. Even if the goalkeeper attacked, it would be difficult to catch him before he shot.  Ball.

    Seeing Mirzapur pounce, Gao Feng made a slight adjustment, and then immediately kicked off a ground ball!

    The ball rolled quickly from under Mirzapur. When Mirzapur fell down, it only caused grass clippings to scatter.

    The ball that crossed Mirzapur did not leave any hope for the Iranians. It rolled to the bottom of the net before slowly stopping.

    "Jiang Hai throws the ball to launch an attack Peng Weiguo takes the ball passes straight! Beautiful, no offside, single-handed ball! Gao Feng's single-handed ball! Mirzapur attacks, Gao Feng shoots! Beautiful! Beautiful! The ball goes in! One goal  Scored zero, the Chinese team is leading in the away game! The Iranian team arrogantly claimed to score four goals from the Chinese team before the game, but now the Chinese team gave the Iranian team a loud slap in the face with actual actions!  One minute, the Chinese team leads by one goal!¡±

    From the moment the ball rolled into the goal, the Azadi Stadium was silent.

    Gao Feng first confirmed that the ball had indeed entered the net, and then immediately ran all the way to the sidelines, putting his left hand to his ear as if listening.

    Then he stretched out his right index finger and put it to his mouth to make a "shh" gesture, which meant clearly: "Shut the fuck up!"

    Seeing this scene, Huang Taixian became excited again: "Look, everyone, this is the Chinese team's counterattack! Gao Feng's goal made 100,000 Iranian fans silent! Iranians, please remember that China's dignity cannot be trampled on! This  It¡¯s the dignity of a big country!¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 208 The decisive battle is in the second half

    Being behind by one goal is nothing, but Gao Feng's actions after scoring the goal were clearly provoking them. The Iranian fans threw the mineral water bottles in their hands flying all over the ground in anger, completely forgetting that their national team was in the game.  How arrogant Dalian's performance was after taking the lead.

    After the restart, the Iranian team launched a tidal wave of offensive, and the Chinese team also recovered with all their strength. Wei Qun and Wu Jiying were separated on the left and right. No matter who came up, the two fierce men would give it a try first, and then they would go head-to-head. Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua in the middle cooperated tacitly.  The two of them guarded the penalty area tightly. In front of them, Sun Chenghai, Gao Gaoxian and Ma Tian lined up to provide maximum protection for the front of the penalty area.

    What makes the Iranians even more troublesome are the other three players. Gao Feng has been resolutely standing near the center circle. The Iranian defender, who has already suffered once, no longer dares to be careless. The two central defenders follow him closely, ready to  He couldn't even get the ball, and Peng Weiguo, a dangerous man who could pass the ball at any time, couldn't relax. Bagheri reduced the number of times he stepped forward and followed Peng Weiguo, while Nie Fei also had players defending him.  .

    In this way, the Iranian team, which did not dare to attack wholeheartedly, put a lot less pressure on the Chinese team's defense. However, this also made the Chinese team rarely seize the counterattack opportunities like just now. After stealing, they could only pass through the center.  The field advances slowly to consume time.

    Even so, the Chinese team's goal has also withstood a great test. The midfielder, which is dominated by technical players, has increased its control ability while also declining a lot in physical confrontation. In addition, the Iranian team is at home.  , the referee will definitely favor them a little intentionally or unintentionally, which allows the Iranian team to launch an attack through collision unscrupulously.

    However, unlike the Iranian team, the Chinese team has no need to save energy. First, half of their players on the field are substitutes. Whether they will have a chance to play in the future is still open to question. There is no need to have any scruples. Second, the next one  They had a bye in the first round of the game and had enough time to adjust and rest. This also allowed them to face the opponent without any scruples. For a while, the Iranian team really had no good way to defeat the Chinese team's defense.

    In the 26th minute, the Iranian team broke through from the left. Aziz, who was pulled to the wing, avoided the tackles of the defenders and passed the ball to the middle. Dai Yi grabbed the point and shook his head to attack the goal, but Jiang Hai lifted the crossbar. The Iranian team  A corner kick was taken and the high school header was cleared by the high school who returned to defense.

    In the 31st minute, the Chinese team stole the ball in the backcourt and counterattacked with a long pass. Gao Feng was entangled by two defenders of the Iranian team. The three fell to the ground together. The referee ruled that Gao Feng had fouled. Pei Wei jumped up and looked for the third player.  Four officials complained, but received a warning.

    In the 35th minute, the Iranian team's frenzied pressing in the frontcourt finally grabbed the ball from Peng Weiguo, and quickly moved to the right to attack. Madavecchia, who had been struggling with Wu Jiying, did not struggle with the opponent this time. After receiving the ball  He directly forced a pass and the ball was taken by Jiang Hai who was attacking.

    During this period, the Iranian team's continuous attacks from two wings gave the Chinese team's defenders an illusion - the Iranian team was ready to attack the wings, and Wei Qun and Wu Jiying were a little bit under the opponent's continuous impact.  Unable to support anymore, Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian immediately went to support the two wingers respectively. This was also Benitez's tactical arrangement. On the surface, Ma Tian was the left midfielder, but in fact he formed a three-back midfielder with Sun Chenghai and Gao Xian.  , in addition to protecting high school seniors, it is also their responsibility to support the wing at any time.

    Sun Chenghai is originally a full-back, and although Ma Tian is a left midfielder, he has plenty of physical strength, strong running ability, and good defensive ability. He can be regarded as a relatively comprehensive midfielder. It is normal to temporarily support the defense of the wing.  things.

    But in this way, the defense in the middle is weak. He was not a standard pure defensive midfielder in high school because his running ability and physical fitness are not strong. If you really want to use a far-fetched metaphor, he  His technical characteristics are more like those of Barcelona's captain Guardiola, who is a technical organizational midfielder. A midfielder like this needs someone to protect him in order to play his greatest role.

    Now that the two protectors, Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian, ??have gone to protect the wing, he lacks the most important barrier around him. Although Peng Weiguo and Nie Fei have come back to support him, these two people, one is slow and the other is weak, can provide  support is minimal.

    Benitez's original tactic was to support whichever side the opponent attacked most, while the other defensive midfielder stayed in the middle to protect him. However, during this period, the Iranian team frequently attacked from both sides.  Taking turns to attack, Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian got tired of constantly back and forth to cover their positions, so they habitually stayed on the wing to help defend, neglecting to protect the high school starter.

    At this time, in the 43rd minute of the first half, the Iranian team launched a very threatening attack from the center.

    After the wing attack was blocked, Madavecchia distributed the ball to his sideThen the right midfielder immediately moved the ball to the center. Bagheri, who penetrated forward, received the ball and then immediately rushed forward with unparalleled momentum!

    Peng Weiguo was knocked away by him, and Gao Xianxian, who came up to block him, was also defeated in the struggle. Bagheri, who continuously used his strength to break away from the defense of the two Chinese players, swung his right foot before Nie Fei came up and hit him fiercely.  He shot the ball out!

    Bagheri also had a long-range shot earlier. The long-range shot was very powerful, but the angle was not very tricky. It was saved by Jiang Hai, and he took advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack, helping the Chinese team score the first goal.

    But this time, Bagheri¡¯s long-range shot was impeccable.

    The ball rushed towards the upper left corner of the goal. Just as Jiang Hai moved his steps, the ball had already flown into the small penalty area!

    Although the fingers that stretched out as much as possible touched the ball, it failed to cause any deviation in the flight path of the ball. The ball still firmly penetrated into the upper left corner of the goal, raising the net high!

    "Oh¡ª¡ª" A burst of crazy shouts broke out from the stands of Azadi Stadium. The Iranian fans went crazy again. They shouted desperately and cheered for this goal.

    Bagheri waved his fist fiercely, yelled, and then hugged other teammates tightly.

    It is precisely because they did not expect that this goal would come so hard that the Iranians celebrated like this.

    Benitez and Pei Wei off the court shook their heads at the same time. Although there was indeed a flaw in the defense just now, it was not fatal. However, Bagheri's long-range shot was so good that even the world's best  The best goalkeeper in the world probably wouldn't be able to save such a shot.

    Although it was very unpleasant to be equalized before the end of the first half, it was not anyone¡¯s fault. It can only be said that at that moment, God was on the side of the Iranians.

    Losing the ball before the end of the first half is a bad thing, but there is also an advantage, that is, it is about to enter the halftime break. The coach has enough time to adjust the players' mentality. If the ball was lost five minutes earlier, it would have been a bad thing.  It would not be surprising for the Chinese team, whose tone has been exhausted, to concede another goal. Taking advantage of the victory is exactly what the Iranians are good at.

    Soon after the game restarted, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, and the two sides entered the second half with a score of one to one.

    "You played well in the first half!" Pei Wei said with a cheerful face. Although his mood was definitely not as good as the expression on his face, what the players need now is confidence, and as a coach, what he has to do is to increase their confidence.  Confidence - Although Pei Wei is not the coach, he must take on the responsibility of the coach at this time: "We saw a solid and tenacious defense and a fast and sharp counterattack. You are an excellent team, an outstanding team.  ! Although the opponent equalized the score, it was not your fault, it¡¯s just that the Iranians have better luck! If you don¡¯t believe it, we can ask Bagheri, even if we let him hit another hundred times, he may not be able to hit it.  A kick like the one shot just now!¡±

    The players all laughed. They felt that Pei Wei's words were true - if Bagheri's every shot had the same level as before, then why would the Iranian team still be fighting to qualify for the World Cup?  Just with this shot, you can beat all the invincible opponents in the world!

    "In the second half, continue to implement the play style of the first half, and Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian, ??you two must pay attention. At least one person must be in high school to protect you first. The situation just now cannot happen again - although Bagheri's kick  There is an element of luck in shooting, but if someone interferes, he won't even have this luck!" Pei Wei translated while listening to Benitez's words.

    Sun Chenghai and Ma Tian nodded repeatedly. Originally, they did have to bear a lot of responsibility for conceding the goal, but now Pei Wei did not mention it at first, but only nodded now. This kind of criticism is undoubtedly more acceptable.  .

    "Is there anyone who is physically exhausted? If so, just say it and no one will blame you! This way we can make adjustments in advance. Saying that you are physically exhausted at this time is not an escape, but a responsibility for the entire team!" Pei Wei continued to ask  Well, he never agrees with the idea of ??"not being able to get out of the firing line after a slight injury". No matter how high your level is, a healthy substitute is more useful than a main player who can't run, right?

    The players shook their heads, not because they wanted to persevere, but because they were really not tired now. When suppressed by the opponent, their running range was limited and their amount of exercise was not very large. The mental oppression was almost due to anger.  It failed to have any impact.

    "Very good! Keep playing like this without any reservations. Some of you are exhausted, and we have substitutes! As a team, each of us is useful!" Pei Wei waved his fist: "In the second half,  Let¡¯s fight to the death with the Iranian team!¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 209 The Fierce Fight

    As mentioned before, the Chinese team can afford to tie or even lose in this game - Pei Wei knows that in this round of games, the Saudi team will capsize in the away game and lose to the Kuwait team. The current points situation and history  Exactly the same as before, I think the result of this game will not change, so as long as the Chinese team plays well in the next three games, it will be enough to qualify.

    The Iranian team must win this game. They are not very confident against Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Moreover, they have a bye in the last round and are very passive in the schedule. Winning the Chinese team is their only way.

    So after the start of the second half, the Iranian team immediately pressed forward with all its members and launched a crazy press against the Chinese team that was attacking with the ball. Although the Chinese team was well prepared, it was still a little messed up by the Iranian team.

    Fei's cross pass was intercepted by Bagheri in advance, and then he immediately passed it diagonally to Madavecchia. Madavecchia strode towards the ball. Wu Jiying saw that his speed was not as fast as the opponent's, so he immediately grabbed the opponent's shoulder.  , pulled back hard, causing the opponent to fall on his back.

    For a free kick, the referee awarded the Iranian team a free kick that went into the right sideline, and also showed Wu Jiying a yellow card.

    Madavecchia took a free kick and Dai Yi rushed to attack the goal. However, due to the interference of Zhang Enhua, he failed to make a breakthrough and the ball was easily confiscated by Jiang Hai.

    Jiang Hai started the attack by throwing the ball. The Chinese team slowly advanced the ball through the midfield to the front court. Nie Fei dribbled the ball from the right and then suddenly passed it across to Gao Feng in front of the penalty area. Gao Feng took the ball two steps across and then kicked off.  He hit him, but Mirzapur fell to the ground and tackled him.

    The two teams once again started a fierce fight in the midfield. The Iranian team continued to use its physical advantage to attack the Chinese team's defense over and over again, and the Chinese team members were not afraid to confront the opponent. In the first half,  They have been fighting with the Iranian team, and their physical strength is not very high. However, the Iranian team continues to attack back and forth in the two halves, and their physical strength has dropped sharply. After one goes back and forth, the physical strength of both sides is now about the same.  They are on the same level, and now is the time to test the willpower of both parties.

    Including goalkeeper Jiang Hai, today the Chinese team has five substitutes: Peng Weiguo, Nie Fei, Gao Xian, Wei Qun and Jiang Hai. However, this does not mean that their strength is much worse than that of the main players they replaced. Those who can enter the national team  They are all bosses of various clubs, and each has their own unique skills.  In the past, the reason why I couldn't play in the main team was because my predecessor Qi Qi tried his best to create a full offensive and defensive midfielder. The main players were players who were full of physical strength and could play both up and down. For example, Peng Weiguo was the best player in China in the past ten years.  The technical midfielder has been placed on the bench because of his weak defensive ability and poor physical strength.

    Now seeing that these so-called "substitutes" are performing well on the court and their role is definitely no less than that of the previous main players, Pei Wei can't help but sigh. A good coach can make the limited players play their best according to the existing situation.  However, ordinary coaches can only draw a framework by themselves and then fill in the players who meet their own requirements - this directly leads to the dilemma that if one of the main players is absent, all tactics must be immediately overthrown and restarted.

    Twenty minutes passed, and the two sides were still in a stalemate in the midfield. Although the Iranian team could not open up the situation, the Chinese team could not successfully launch a counterattack.

    The Iranian players, who are accustomed to destroying opponents through head-on collisions, found that in the current way of competition they are most accustomed to, they can't seem to gain any upper hand. The players in front of them were still fighting back and forth like this less than a month ago.  Zhong was dragged down, but now that it has been under attack for so long, the other party can't see any signs of collapse.

    In the ubiquitous fight, the players of the Iranian team began to feel tired, and the players of the Chinese team also began to feel tired. Even though they had saved their energy in the first half, the high-intensity opponents in the second half  The competition lasted for so long, and their physical strength was exhausted very quickly.

    After all, Iran had a bye in the last round, but the Chinese team played three consecutive games, and they couldn¡¯t get a good rest by running back and forth.

    The first person who couldn't support him was Peng Weiguo. This midfielder who contributed an assist in the first half fell to the ground after a chase and destroyed the ball out of the sideline - he had cramps.

    The team doctor carried him off the field and told Benitez that although Peng Weiguo could recover as long as he took a rest, he certainly could not be counted on in this game.

    Benitez didn't even think about it. He immediately called Liu Jun, the midfielder from the Shanghai team, to let him warm up. After Liu Jun came back from the warm-up, he immediately sent him on the field and asked him to play as the right midfielder and fly over the top.  to the attacking midfield position.

    Liu Jun¡¯s defensive ability is not weak, and he immediately joined the defense after coming on the field. In this way, the only points for the Chinese team to counterattack were Gao Feng and Nie Fei.

    The brutal fight continues?Continuing, Aziz saw that he had little chance in the middle, so he once again pulled to the left to receive the ball and prepared to break through. As a result, he was shoveled by the guards and flew out with a scream.

    And then he didn¡¯t come up again.

    Wei Qun didn¡¯t get anything good either. His huge tackle was immediately shown a red card by the referee and he was sent off. The Chinese team could only continue to fight with ten players.

    Benitez waved his hand, and Sun Chenghai returned to the right back position to help defend, leaving the middle to Liu Jun.

    Iran is missing a main forward, and the Chinese team is missing a player. Now the Chinese team is suffering a loss, but in the long run, Wei Qun is just a substitute full-back, and Xie Feng will come back in the next game.  , It doesn't matter even if Weiqun is suspended for a few games. After all, Sun Chenghai is also an excellent right back, and Mao Yijun can take over if he can't.  But Aziz is an indispensable part of Iran's forward line. From this point of view, the Iranian team has suffered a huge loss.

    Although Wei Qun was sent off with a red card, his card was not worthless. First, he eliminated a very threatening chess piece in the opponent's forward line. Second, his action showed that  An attitude of Chinese players: "Have you ever thought about me? Yes! But you have to pay a price!"

    Faced with this situation, everyone in the Iranian team was in trouble. Now the Chinese team is barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Anyway, nearly half of the people on the field are substitutes. Even if they are suspended, it is not a big deal. But the Iranian team is different.  , one Aziz has been lost. If Daei, Bagheri, Madavikiya and others are also injured, then the Iranian team will be done with it, so it is better to go to sleep.

    Especially for Madavecchia, Aziz's injury made him wary. The left back who had been following him like a maggot attached to his bones made many small moves, such as the tackle at the beginning of the game. If he hadn't jumped  If he was quick, he would definitely be kicked hard - Madavecchia did not want to be carried down like Aziz.

    There was psychological pressure and physical exertion, which made the Iranian team's offensive pressure less intense. The Chinese team took the opportunity to launch several threatening counterattacks. Gao Feng used his speed to defeat the Iranian team's defense.  It was so nerve-wracking that if it were not for the outstanding performance of Iranian goalkeeper Mirzapur, I am afraid that the Chinese team would have overtaken the score again.

    If the game continues like this, the two sides are likely to draw a one-to-one draw. After all, the Iranian team is also tired now, and the Chinese team's physical strength is almost exhausted. Both sides have no strength to fight for victory.  But an unexpected situation broke this situation.

    In order to avoid Wu Jiying¡¯s entanglement, Madavecchia retreated far away from the baseline, and Wu Jiying could not follow him. After all, he was not a man-marking defender, so it would not be good to step forward rashly to expose the gap.

    As soon as you enter the thirty-meter area, I will come up immediately!  Wu Jiying thought in her heart.

    But after Madavecchia took the ball, he took a few steps forward. Seeing Wu Jiying preparing to press forward, he suddenly raised his right foot and took a long shot more than 30 meters away from the goal!

    Wu Jiying was startled. He didn¡¯t expect Madavecchia to start shooting from such a distance. But from such a distance, could Madavecchia still score a super long shot like in the first round?

    This shot was very powerful and very fast, and it quickly approached the penalty area, but Jiang Hai was sure of it.

    This shot is the same as Bagheri's first shot. It is powerful and fast, but the angle is not very tricky. For a goalkeeper who is focused, it is impossible for such a shot to break through his fingers.  .

    With his eyes fixed on the flying ball, Jiang Hai moved his feet two steps and then got ready to catch the ball.

    The ball flew into the penalty area. Jiang Hai was already standing on the path of the ball, but he forgot one thing. He forgot to remind the defender in front of him that he was ready.

    Seeing the ball flying toward him, Zhang Enhua subconsciously stretched his legs to block it. Just by blocking it, a big mess broke out.

    The ball suddenly changed direction and flew diagonally to the other side of the goal. Jiang Hai was stunned. Just as he moved over, the ball suddenly changed direction. When he was about to forcefully twist his body and move again, his tall body became  There was no obstacle for him to move flexibly at this time. He lost his center of gravity and was unable to move at all. He could only watch helplessly as the ball flew into the goal on the other side!

    Excited cheers erupted from the stands of the Azadi Stadium again, and every member of the Iranian team lost their composure. They swarmed around Madavikiya, who had made a great contribution, and cheered with excitement.

    "What a fucking evil!" Pei Wei punched the ground: "Why are they so lucky? They can score such a goal!"

    The Chinese team showed great momentum and playedHe was energetic and displayed great authority, but he still fell behind!  It is now the 73rd minute of the game. Is the Chinese team really destined to lose this game?

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 210 Convinced

    Chapter 210: Convinced

    Pei Wei was angry on the side, while Benitez¡¯s expression remained unchanged, but his heart was not at peace.

    Pei Wei spent several days thinking hard to arrange the most suitable lineup. Pei Wei spent so much time to boost the morale of the players and made so many preparations - is he going to lose everything because of two lucky balls?

    Although Benitez clearly knows that he may not be able to win if he is fully prepared, he is not reconciled!

    Benitez looked at the Iranian players who were walking towards his own half after celebrating. He pulled Pei Wei beside him and shouted in a low voice: "We still have a chance! Believe me, we can definitely take away a point!"

    Pei Wei looked at him in a daze. Benitez pointed at the players of the Iranian team and said excitedly: "Look at their pace! They are already very tired. After this goal was scored, they have relaxed. Once they relax,  It¡¯s hard to get nervous again. We can¡¯t be discouraged now. I¡¯ll do the substitutions. It¡¯s up to you to boost the morale of the players!¡±

    After saying this, Benitez turned to the bench.

    "Su! Yu! Go warm up! You only have two minutes!" Benitez called Su Maozhen and Yu Genwei with half-baked Chinese and hand gestures. The two quickly took off their coats and ran to warm up.

    The head coach of the Iranian team, Guhan, did not realize this. He had just finished celebrating and sat back on the coaching bench. He could see that although the players of his team were already a little exhausted, the same was true for the Chinese team.  It will be very difficult for the opponent to come back in less than twenty minutes.

    Now he no longer wants to think about scoring four goals for the Chinese team. Winning this game is a victory. He can just waste away the remaining time. He has already lost an Aziz. The other players cannot use up their physical strength too much.  , they will not have another chance to rest before all the games are over. How to score three points in the easiest way is what is important.

    Su Maozhen and Yu Genwei quickly completed their warm-up.  Then come back and listen to Benitez's face-to-face instructions.

    "Su Maozhen goes up to the penalty area and plays center. Yu Genwei, you and Gao Feng go to play wingers to create opportunities for Su Maozhen! Let Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying go up to play full-backs, and Liu Jun protects Nie Fei from behind! Nie Fei plays as an attacking midfielder and is responsible for organization  Attack, only Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua are left behind! Fight 2, 4, 3, let¡¯s fight!¡±

    Su Maozhen and Yu Genwei nodded repeatedly.  It seems that Benitez is not ready to defend anymore.

    After recounting Benitez¡¯s words, Pei Wei only said one sentence: ¡°Tell them all, don¡¯t forget those four fingers!¡±

    "The Chinese team proposed substitutions! Benitez used up his last two substitutions. Su Maozhen replaced Ma Tian and Yu Genwei replaced the high school Xian! Two forwards replaced two midfielders. It seems that Benitez  Si is ready to fight This makes sense, after all, it makes no difference whether he loses one goal or two goals! But now only Liu Jun and Nie Fei are left in the midfield, and the two-man midfielder can organize it!  Is the attack coming?"

    After saying these words.  Wong Tai Sin immediately discovered the changes in the Chinese team's formation. Both defenders Wu Jiying and Sun Chenghai were in the midfield position!

    "Oh my god, the two-four-three formation! With one less player, Benitez only deployed two defenders behind him! What a brave man!"

    The Iranian team also found something was wrong after the restart.  The already exhausted Chinese team members suddenly seemed to have been stimulated by something, and their pace became steady and powerful again!  As soon as the ball kicked off, four Chinese team members quickly poured into the Iranian team's half.

    Nie Fei received the ball kicked back by Su Maozhen, took a step forward and handed it directly to Yu Genwei, who had just come on.

    In later generations, Yu Genwei was called a "what a pity genius."  Countless people believe that in terms of talent, he is the best among Yang Tian and his group, and he is also a rare skilled forward in China. However, unfortunately, frequent injuries have prevented him from reaching the heights he should have.  To put it bluntly, he is very similar to Recoba in later generations.

    But at this time, the 25-year-old Yu Genwei was at his peak, and he had just entered the field with much more energy than the Iranian defenders who had been running for most of the game.

    With a beautiful pass, Yu Genwei passed a defender.  Then he immediately inserted into the penalty area and passed the ball back to Su Maozhen before another defender came up. Su Maozhen followed up and shot from outside the penalty area, hitting the defender and crossing the baseline.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, Su Maozhen jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced out, causing everyone to exclaim.

    Two consecutive threatening attacks made the Iranians' hearts rise again, and they finally remembered that they were only leading by one goal.  ???And there is still a lot of time.

    But it¡¯s easy to relax.  It would be difficult to become nervous after relaxing, especially now when you are so physically exhausted.

    The Iranian team took a goal kick.  However, as soon as the ball reached the center circle, it was pushed back by Zhang Enhua who rushed up. The Chinese players did not retreat very far. After Zhang Enhua pushed the ball, they launched another attack.

    When the ball fell, Nie Fei controlled it again. After observing the situation in front, he handed the ball to Yu Genwei again.

    It¡¯s very simple. Yu Genwei has just come on the court now and is full of energy, and his skills are also good enough. He is a good player in positional warfare.

    Yu Genwei¡¯s breakthrough once again caused chaos in the Iranian team¡¯s defense. The defender made three consecutive clearances before kicking the ball out.

    Gu Han couldn't sit still anymore, so he also changed two people in a row - two defenders were replaced, and he only had one requirement for them, which was to keep an eye on the number 11!

    This substitution had a certain effect. After Yu Genwei was targeted by two equally energetic defenders, he could no longer break through so unscrupulously. Without his breakthrough, the Iranian team's defense line had begun to be fully defended.  The Chinese team really has no good solution.

    Another ten minutes passed. Although the Chinese team was still in control of the ball, they could not find an offensive route.  The Iranian fans were relieved. In their opinion, although this game was not pleasant to win, it was certain to win.

    The ball returned to Nie Fei's feet. This time he did not pass the ball out, but began to dribble the ball and break through alone.

    Nie Fei¡¯s performance so far in this game has not been very good. Except for the opening shot, his performance has been mediocre.  This also makes the Iranian defenders less vigilant towards him.

    In fact, there is a reason why Nie Fei did not perform well in this game. At the beginning, the Chinese team mainly counterattacked, and the ball was basically concentrated at the feet of Peng Weiguo and Gao Feng. Peng Weiguo instigated - Gao Feng's attack was the only offensive routine of the Chinese team.  , and after Peng Weiguo left the field, the Chinese team lost another player, mainly focusing on defense, so Nie Fei seemed to have disappeared on the court.

    Of course, lack of coordination with other teammates is also one of the reasons.

    Because of these reasons, I think Nie Fei is nothing special.  It was a big mistake made by the Iranian team.

    The first defender who came up to defend was thrown away by Nie Fei almost instantly. In the previous game, Nie Fei did not run much. In the counterattack, he played more of a involved role, and there was no way to defend him.  How to participate, so the game has been played until now.  He expended almost no energy.

    After getting rid of a defender, Nie Fei's front was much wider. He continued to dribble the ball forward at an extremely fast speed. At this time, the Iranian team's defensive formation was already a bit chaotic.  But he hadn't lost his adaptability yet, and soon another defender came up to him.

    "oh¡ª¡ª"

    There was another loud noise over the Azadi Stadium, but this time it was not cheers or curses, but exclamations full of surprise and disbelief!

    ?Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot

    In the blink of an eye, Nie Fei's feet swung back and forth around the ball seven or eight times. This continuous movement that almost violated common sense in physics immediately stunned the Iranian defender in front of him, and his eyes could no longer follow Nie Fei.  With his flying foot, he barely stretched out his foot to steal the ball, but his kick hit the air and he fell flat on his back.

    Nie Fei, who passed two people in a row, did not care about the surprised looks of others.  He rushed directly into the penalty area, rushed between two Iranian defenders who were too stunned to close the door before they could close the door, then chased the ball, swung his right foot and kicked it!

    Mirzapur didn¡¯t even react to this close-range volley. The ball flew past him and hit the net hard!

    No cheering, no booing.  The entire Azadi Stadium fell into dead silence.

    Everyone couldn¡¯t believe what they just saw.  The players of the Iranian team forgot to be frustrated, and the players of the Chinese team forgot to celebrate.  The fans in the stands forgot to make any noise, the commentators forgot their duties, and even the referee forgot to blow the whistle effectively for the goal.

    Nie Fei was just about to cheer after seeing the ball hit the net, but found that the surroundings suddenly became quiet. He looked back at the people around him in surprise, feeling strange in his heart.

    What's going on here?  Doesn¡¯t the goal I just scored count?

    The referee finally reacted, pointed to the center circle, and then blew the whistle to confirm that the goal was valid.

    "Oh!" The small stand where the Chinese fans were sitting burst into cheers, and then the Chinese players seemed to wake up, raising their hands high one by one, and chased after Nie Fei,Even the players on the bench rushed onto the field.

    Before Nie Fei could react, he was pushed down on the lawn by his teammates. He was so suppressed that he couldn't breathe. He could only hear Gao Feng, who was closest to him, constantly shouting: "You bastard you can't play this kind of ball."  Can hit it!"

    This goal made the Iranian players lose their temper at all. After being so lucky to get two goals, they were still tied by the opponent. They accepted this draw with all their heart.

    The remaining time passed quickly. With Nie Fei's miraculous goal in the 88th minute, the Chinese team tenaciously tied the powerful Iran team 2-2 in the away game.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 211 A mess

    Three good opportunities for the Saudi team to catch up, but the Saudis failed to seize this opportunity. They lost to the Kuwait team 1-2 in the away game and continued to stand still, while the Kuwait team caught up, although they were still ranked  fourth place, but they also have seven points.

    Iran has nine points, China has eight points, Saudi Arabia has seven points, and Kuwait has seven points. Even Qatar, which has only one point but one game less, still has the possibility of qualifying. This shows how complicated the qualifying situation in Group A is.

    When the news reached the ears of the Chinese team, which was celebrating the draw in the locker room, it naturally caused another burst of cheers.

    "How's it going? I've said it before, even though the four of them are from West Asia, they each have their own little plans. It's impossible for them to unite and join us until the end - there are only two qualifying places.  Only the first place can directly enter the World Cup. Who is not jealous? Who doesn't want to be the luckiest person? How can someone show selfless class feelings to help others?  Don¡¯t think too much about points, try to play well, and take it one game at a time!¡±

    After saying these words, Pei Wei waved his hand: "Have a rest in Tehran tonight and move around freely in the hotel! As long as you don't do anything illegal or disciplined, you can do anything! Let's go home tomorrow!"

    The players cheered, and then Pei Wei said something that made them cheer even more enthusiastically: "I'll pay for tonight's expenses! I'll cover them all! Everyone, feel free to go and have fun!"

    Seeing this scene, Wan Junsheng, the acting team leader and vice-chairman of the Football Association, sighed and said to the staff around him: "Did you see it? This is called dedication! A boss comes to work for the national team without any compensation, and still pays for himself  Paying money to the international players to spend money in foreign countries - what kind of spirit is this?"

    Pei Wei happened to come over and heard what he said, and he smiled: "Chairman Wan, I have a nouveau riche mentality - if I have money, I like to spend it like this! As long as the national team plays well, I will spend more money  All willingly!¡±

    Wan Junsheng stared at Pei Wei and sighed: "Now I really agree with what Xu said - if the owner of the club had more fans like you, would he be afraid that our league would not be able to continue?"

    "There will definitely be more and more in the future." Pei Wei said with certainty.

    After a night of carnival in Tehran, the national team returned to Beijing. As soon as they arrived in Beijing, Pei Wei announced that the national team was disbanded on the spot and gave everyone a three-day holiday to go home and rest. All they had to do was report to Dalian on the holiday deadline -  However, those who fail to return after the deadline will be immediately expelled from the national team!

    Wan Junsheng was a little anxious about this order.

    He found Pei Wei and complained: "How could you give such an order? Once these guys are let out to play wildly, what else will they think about playing the game? Besides, if they really can't get back in time, it's really  Can we fire them?"

    "Don't worry, it's only three days. It's probably just enough for them to wander around the house - want to play? Time doesn't allow!" Pei Wei said with a smile: "And they have been concentrated for a long time, it's time to let them relax  This will allow them to recover better. Don't forget, Yunjia Tianyu uses a walking training system, and the effect is very good. Moreover, the problem of not returning after the deadline is not a problem. Who can do it at this time?  Dare you not come back after the deadline?¡±

    Seeing that Wan Junsheng was still a little puzzled, Pei Wei explained: "Our situation is very good now. The remaining three opponents are not as difficult to deal with as the Iranian team. As long as we play better, entering the World Cup will not be a problem. As long as we enter  World Cup, then this group of people will be the first group in the history of Chinese football to enter the World Cup! Who wants to give up this honor? I dare say that what they are most afraid of now is being expelled from the national team - not to mention losing face.  An opportunity to engrav your name in the history of Chinese football!¡±

    "Forget it, I can't help you." Wan Junsheng smiled helplessly: "Xu's words are really right. You are an expert at telling lies Anyway, the national team's performance has indeed improved a lot since you came to help the national team. Our Football Association will  The pressure on you is correctwhat should we do now?"

    "There is no need to do anything." Pei Wei smiled: "Just leave for Dalian. The next thing we have to do is to wait for the results of this round and wait for the Qatar team to come. According to my estimation, we can  Fifteen points are enough for us to qualify, so we must win the home games against Qatar and Kuwait!¡±

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    After the national team announced its disbandment, most of the international players did not go home. Instead, they took the initiative to go to Dalian and spent three days in this coastal city. Except for the international players whose homes are relatively close to Dalian, Jilin, Shenyang, Beijing, Tianjin, etc.  Except for that, no one else went home, which made Wan JunshengThe others were a little surprised.

    ¡°Players are human beings too and need.

    "Pei Wei sighed and said to Wan Junsheng and others: "In the past, the people who locked them in front of and behind the door couldn't lock their hearts. Some even brought in wolves and dogs, and completely treated the players as prisoners - even if  Even ordinary people can't stand this kind of treatment, let alone people like them who have high salaries and are the bosses in various clubs.  Although they are only given three days of leave now, what they enjoy is not these three days of leave, but the feeling of being trusted.  Let's see, when training resumes, they will be more motivated.  "

    Wan Junsheng and others nodded silently. In the past, they always said that the Chinese team's mental quality was not good and they would lose their temper at critical moments.  Rather than being forced to collapse by his opponent, it is better to say that he was driven crazy by closed training before the game.

    "Football must also pay attention to science." Pei Wei continued: "In Europe, generally speaking, the national team's training camp will not last more than a month. This is the limit of ordinary people's psychological endurance. Only soldiers who have undergone rigorous training can endure this.  It¡¯s a boring training camp, but players are not soldiers after all. Only by being relaxed can they play in a happy mood. In fact, we really have a lot to learn, not only in training, but also in management.¡±

    If it were not Wan Junsheng but someone else, Pei Wei would not have said these words. Wan Junsheng is a capable and generous person. If it were someone else with a serious bureaucratic style, I am afraid that  He immediately had a problem with Pei Wei: "Why are you dictating the work of the Football Association?"

    Therefore, Pei Wei has always believed that Wan Junsheng and Xu's dual governance of the Football Association is the most perfect partner. One is capable and the other is decisive. Under the leadership of the two of them, the Football Association will not act like later generations, hesitant and hesitant.  Yelang is arrogant.

    Sure enough, as Pei Wei said, after the national team was regrouped, the enthusiasm of the players has obviously increased a lot, and the atmosphere on the training ground is extremely active.

    "Now we just need to wait for the results of this round." After the day's training, Pei Wei said to Benitez, with a smile on his lips: "I have a feeling now that in this round  After the results come out, not only will the situation not be clear, but it will become even more chaotic"

    Pei Wei was right again.

    When the Chinese team had a bye, the results of the other two games had already come out.

    The Iranian team, which has remained undefeated since the start of the match, suffered a defeat in Riyadh. It lacked a main forward and was severely injured after fighting with the Chinese team. They lost to Saudi Arabia 0-1 away from home. In another game, Qatar lost 1-0.  The fish turned over and defeated Kuwait 1-0 in the away game.

    It is not unusual for Iran to lose to Saudi Arabia. There is never a particularly good way to beat Saudi Arabia and Iran, let alone in an away game. Losing one goal is normal. However, Qatar's ability to win against Kuwait in an away game made the Chinese media lose their glasses.  One place.

    No matter how you look at it, Qatar has no reason to win. First, they are away from home. Second, they lost two goals to Kuwait at home in the first cycle. Third, in the media¡¯s opinion, Qatar has basically lost the chance to qualify anyway.  Hopefully, it would be natural to give Kuwait, the West Asian brother, a victory - but Qatar just won!

    how can that be possible?  How can it be?  Qatar just did the Chinese team a big favor?  Isn't it incredible?

    "What's so incredible?" Pei Wei said at the coaching staff meeting: "Qatar's hope of qualifying is only small, but it's not gone - in a game like this, as long as there is a chance, even if the chance is very slim, we must fight for it.  If you fight for it, there is still hope. If you don't fight for it, you will give up hope. What reason does Qatar have to be a thunder feng for the so-called "friendship" of the West Asian brothers? Therefore, we certainly cannot underestimate Qatar. Their strength is not good.  Not bad, didn¡¯t we draw in the first round? In the next game, we have to play Qatar like Iran! Otherwise, there is a high possibility that we will capsize in the ditch!¡±

    The coaches all disagreed with Pei Wei's words - a small Qatar only won one game, is it worth taking it so seriously?  If they were really capable, why did they only score one point in the first four games?

    How did they know that it was this inconspicuous Qatar in history that directly ruined the Chinese team's great hope of qualifying, and at the same time messed up the situation in Group A. In the end, they even had a chance to directly qualify for the World Cup!

    The current situation of Group A.

    Although it is the same mess, it is not complicated for the Chinese team. If they win the game against Qatar, the future will be bright. If they lose or draw, the future will be bleak!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 212 The rat bites the cat in a hurry

    It was just an ordinary game that could definitely be won, but Pei Wei knew that at this time, Qatar was about to reach their most glorious moment, winning consecutively against China and Iran, and almost entering the World Cup as first place.  .

    Saudi Arabia has a bye in this round. In Pei Wei¡¯s memory, the Iranian team should be tied with the Kuwait team. In other words, as long as the Chinese team wins the Qatar team in this game, it will be able to occupy the first position in the group and prepare for the following games.  Lay a solid foundation.

    But Qatar is not easy to fight.

    In the first four rounds, they lost three times and drew one. They have lost nothing. In the last round, the three armies sacrificed their lives and defeated Kuwait in the away game. This is enough to prove that Qatar has reached the moment of bottoming out and rebounding, just like a man who fell into the water, even if  Even when he encounters the last straw, he will burst out with far more strength than usual and fight for his own survival.

    But even if Pei Wei knew it, he couldn't tell it. He couldn't constantly emphasize the importance and criticality of this game, because he knew that after the players' confidence finally increased, over-emphasis on the difficulties would only make them  Feeling bored, leading to fluctuations in status.

    Contrary to him, the Chinese team, from officials to fans, are all optimistic about this game. Now the Chinese team is in a very good situation and is in excellent form. There is no reason why it cannot beat Qatar, the bottom team.  !

    Although we once tied with the opponent in the away game, our lineup was not complete at that time, and the entire team was in a relatively difficult situation. Now that we have strong troops and are waiting to work at home, is there any reason not to win this game?

    In an optimistic atmosphere, the Qatar team arrived in Dalian in a low-key manner and began to prepare for this game.

    October 31, Jinzhou, Dalian.

    The outstanding performance of the national team in the last three games has made fans have stronger expectations for this game. More fans are flocking to Golden State from all over the country. If we want to choose the place with the highest population density in China today,  Golden State is definitely No. 1 in the country!

    Outside the stadium, there are huge crowds of people and the streets are full of fans and police. Almost every group of people has a national flag in their hands. Everyone is talking and laughing happily. When meeting people they know or don¡¯t know, they always say:  "How many can you win today? Three!"

    Inside the stadium, gongs and drums are roaring, and cheers are bursting. Fans across the country are now beginning to imitate the practices of Yunjia fans. More than half of the fans are neatly wearing the home jerseys of the national team, and are clapping rhythmically under the leadership of the leader.  The slap creates a real home atmosphere.

    Standing on the coaching bench, Pei Wei looked around and saw the banners displayed by the fans, with mixed feelings in his heart.

    "Dalian Jinzhou doesn't believe in tears"!  Pei Wei recalled that very famous post in later generations, and looked carefully at the stands again to see if he could see the man with a loudspeaker and telescope on his chest, and a national flag bigger than himself in his hand.  That nine-year-old kid.

    Of course he couldn¡¯t see that in a stadium with tens of thousands of people, a nine-year-old child would be inconspicuous no matter how active he was.

    All that caught the eye were the words on the banners.

    "Chinese people are not even afraid of death, so are they still afraid of difficulties?"

    "Three minutes of avenging shame, today!"

    "loyalty!"

    "Forty years of waiting, today I got my wish!"

    Looking at these banners, Pei Wei secretly clenched his fists: "Kid, watch carefully today Jinzhou will no longer believe in tears, and Chinese fans no longer need to shed tears!"

    Players from both sides came on the field. Today, Benitez changed the lineup again. The 4-5-1 formation was changed back to 4-4-2, but it was not like the diamond midfielder at the beginning. Goalkeeper Ou Chuliang once again sat on the bench for a round.  , four defenders Xie Feng, Xu Hong, Zhang Enhua and Wu Jiying, in front of them, Sun Chenghai, Gao Gaoxian and General Fan lined up, Nie Fei was activated in the attacking midfielder position, and the double forwards Gao Feng and Hao Dong were used.

    The 4-4-2 formation with three defensive midfielders, or 4-3-1-2.  This formation was suggested by Pei Wei. Benitez agreed to this suggestion after full consideration. After having two full-backs with excellent assist ability, the formation of three midfielders can maximize the assists for the full-backs.  Exposed gaps are protected.

    The game started, and the fans cheered immediately. Although they had never seen this formation, to them, it didn¡¯t matter what formation they had. As long as they could win, it didn¡¯t matter even if you had 100 formations!

    The Qatar coach did not expect the Chinese team to change its formation to 442, but a midfielder like this was something he did not expect at all.

    There is no Ma Tian,

    People, it¡¯s importantAlthough Limin didn't play in the last game, that was because he was the main force in the first four games, not to mention Ma Tian, ??who played all five games.  .

    This change made all his targeted tactics before the game come to nothing, which directly led to Qatar's passivity after the opening.

    At the beginning of the game, the Chinese team launched a fierce attack. They were full of confidence and full of physical strength. After the baptism of the previous games, the self-confidence of the Chinese team members has reached a peak - we won both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.  After coming down, we also drew with Iran in the away game. Isn't it possible that Qatar can't defeat you even if it beats you?

    Sometimes confidence brings power, and this is the case now. Just seven minutes into the game, huge cheers rang out over the Golden State Stadium!

    Fei launched an attack, and after attracting most of the opponent's defensive power, he secretly distributed the ball to the left. Wu Jiying, who inserted in behind, received the ball and passed the ball. General Fan, who inserted into the penalty area, nodded the ball in front of Gao Feng in the middle.  Follow up the top shot and fly into the goal with the ball.

    One to zero!  The Chinese team took the lead shortly after the start!

    "General Fan took the greatest credit for this goal! He attracted the defense of two defenders at the front point. In this case, he still passed the ball to the middle. When Gao Feng headed the ball towards the top, no one around him was defending! Beautiful!  Goal!" Wong Tai Sin shouted loudly.

    The players on the bench cheered and hugged each other. Benitez also stood up and applauded vigorously. He did not let General Fan stay in a certain position, but used his  His speed and impact have made him a free midfielder, and it was his determined forward thrust that led to such a goal!

    Everything seems to be going well in this game, one goal lead, full advantage, home atmosphere No matter how you look at it, this game can be easily won, which is also in line with almost everyone's predictions before the game - but,  Is this true?

    The Qatar team, which conceded a goal first, did not panic. They did not force the attack. Instead, they stabilized their defense and shrank in their own half, allowing the Chinese team to attack them. Seeing that the Chinese team had taken all the advantages, the Chinese fans in the stands cheered.  The cheers grew louder.

    A long shot from outside the penalty area!  Being blocked by the opponent's defender with his body.  Xie Feng broke through from the wing and passed in. Dong was attacked by two defenders of the opponent and managed to dive over the top. The ball went over the crossbar.  Immediately after Wu Jiying made an assist, he directly dribbled the ball into the penalty area, causing a mess in Qatar's penalty area. The opponent's defender reluctantly made a clearance with his strong foot. The ball rolled out and was caught by General Fan. General Fan directly kicked the ball high into the goal.  flew off the crossbar.

    Seeing that their side had the advantage but could not score any points, the players of the Chinese team became a little anxious. Due to the strong recovery of the opponent, the Chinese team's formation unconsciously pushed forward a lot, and the two central defenders quickly  Overwhelmed the midfield.

    The fans' cheering continues, and the Chinese team's offense continues, but Qatar's goal seems to be locked. No matter how much you bombard it, it just won't open.

    Time passed by minute by minute, and the first half of the game was about to end.

    After half-time attack, the Chinese team members were also a little tired, and their sense of oppression was not as strong as before

    Danger often comes when people are most lax.

    Qatar¡¯s two African forwards never recovered, but kept cruising around the center circle like two poisonous snakes, but the Chinese team relaxed their vigilance against these two players.

    Forty-three minutes of the first half.

    The Chinese team's attack failed, and the Qatar team quickly counterattacked after stealing the ball. A beautiful long pass from the midfielder, forward Enazi rushed out between Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua under the cover of another forward, beautiful  Hit the Chinese team to counter offside!

    This time, the problem of the Chinese team's two central defenders turning slowly was undoubtedly exposed. By the time the two of them chased back, Enazi had already received the ball, went straight in, and faced the attacking Ou Chuliang with a lob!

    One to one!

    The Golden State Stadium immediately fell silent, and only the cheers of a dozen Qatari players could be heard in the entire stadium!

    Pei Wei shook his head helplessly. He had already warned him to be careful of the opponent's counterattack, but the members of the Chinese team seemed to be overconfident. They always wanted to beat the opponent to death with a stick, completely forgetting that the opponent was also a strong Asian team.  !

    A mouse would dare to bite a cat in a hurry, let alone a human being?

    I just hope that this goal can make them sober up and know that the opponent in front of them is also of the same standard as themselves, an opponent in the top ten!  It¡¯s not like you can just let them flatten and round the belly!

    After all, it¡¯s just a draw now, and it¡¯s far from despair.??

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 213 Group First

    Each of the players who were a little depressed had a smile on their lips: "What we have in front of us now is not a weak team like Vietnam, but a strong team like us that also belongs to the top ten teams in Asia! Although we are confident  We can defeat our opponents, but we must not think that they are opponents that we can defeat casually!¡±

    "Having confidence is a good thing, but if overconfidence turns into arrogance, it is not a good thing. Similarly, being cautious is also a good thing, but being too cautious and turning into timidity is also not a good thing!" Pei Wei!  Stop: "Now you have to remember that the opponent in front of you is an opponent of the same level as you, but slightly inferior in strength! As long as you compete with all your strength and caution, then victory will definitely belong to you! You must not take it lightly! Okay.  , now you can think about it and then listen to Coach Benitez¡¯s instructions.¡±

    After saying this, Pei Wei fell silent. For the next five minutes, he kept listening to Benitez's words and nodding.

    After seeing the players gradually calm down, Pei Wei stood up: "In the second half, continue to use the same style of play as the first half, but the two central defenders must remember not to get too far forward. Both of their forwards are very fast.  After losing the ball in the frontcourt, we immediately counterattacked. We had six more days of rest than them. We have the advantage in terms of physical strength. Don't let their quick counterattack start. General Fan, don't charge too hard. Our defense line.  Lack of speed, when the opponent counterattacks, you and Sun Chenghai must quickly return to defense, do you understand? "

    General Fan nodded, and Pei Wei turned to Gao Feng and Hao Dong: "Don't always stay in the penalty area. Pull out more to attract their defensive strength. Xie Feng and Wu Jiying, you need to be more versatile when attacking.  Don't blindly cross the ball after going down. You can try to cut inside, use more ground coordination, and pass less high-altitude balls. After all, we don't have high points in the penalty area. When we can't open up the situation, give the ball to Nie more often.  Fly, use his breakthrough to disrupt the opponent's defense. In short, we must cooperate more on the ground and use our skills to deal with their defense. Be patient when attacking, and don't attack forcefully if there is no chance. If you have more kicks, they will be attacked.  The defense is not as good as the Saudi team!¡±

    "The last sentence, strategically we must despise our opponents, but tactically we must pay attention to them! Concentrate all our attention until the last moment of the game, and defeat them with confidence!"

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    The second half has begun.

    The goal conceded at the last moment of the first half undoubtedly ruined the good mood of the Chinese fans during the halftime break. Many people were complaining about luck - we had been holding the opponent down for so long, but we were still equalized by the opponent!  God, it seems like he has never been on our side!

    Complaints are complaints. When the second half of the game started, they immediately put aside all complaints and continued to wave the flags in their hands and cheer for the national team loudly.

    Amid the cheers throughout the stadium, the Chinese team did not seem to be affected by the goal conceded in the first half and continued to attack Qatar's gate. However, unlike the first half, their attack seemed more patient.  , and the two central defenders did not press forward, and stayed firmly in their own half. Qatar once had a counterattack, but Xu Hong judged the passing route in advance and interrupted it midway.

    Qatar's defense is still tenacious, but now they feel that the pressure of the Chinese team's offense is much greater than in the first half. Although the Chinese team's offense in the first half was also very fierce, it relied more on personal ability.  On offense, they handled it with ease.  But now, the Chinese team is playing extremely patiently, often passing the ball from the left to the right, and then back to the left again when there is no chance, forcing the Qatar players to shift their defensive focus back and forth, and they have played less than ten games.  Minutes later, the Qatar players began to breathe heavily.

    The ball fell back to Nie Fei's feet again. During this period, he has been playing the role of a transit station. All he does is pass the ball from the left to the right, and the ball from the right to the left. This is  This time seems to be no exception.

    His left foot stopped the ball passed by Sun Chenghai, and then he raised his right foot, seemingly ready to pass to the left. The defender in front of him just raised his foot to block it in a symbolic way. At this moment, Nie Fei  His right foot slammed back, slamming the ball back, and then moved forward to break through!

    The fans in the stands were all clamoring. In the final stage of the last game, it was Fei who used a goal full of personal heroism to help the Chinese team regain a point at the Azadi Stadium. Could it be that  In the current stalemate, will Nie Fei stage that legendary scene again?

    As an opponent of Qatar, the situation of the Chinese team has naturally been focused on by the opponent's head coach.However, of course, Nie Fei, who scored such a beautiful goal in his first appearance on behalf of the Chinese national team in the last game, will not be missed.  Although in the last game, Nie Fei's performance could be said to be mediocre for 89 minutes, with only one minute of amazing performance, but for an attacker, this minute showed a

    It was bad enough to cover up his eighty-nine minutes of mediocrity.

    What's more, it was his first time playing for the national team, so naturally he wouldn't have any tacit understanding with his teammates. So Nie Fei's mediocrity for 89 minutes is understandable. After all, someone with such gorgeous skills cannot cooperate at all.  No ability.

    But this situation seems to be a flaw. To defend a person who basically has no cooperation with his teammates, it is enough to keep a close eye on him. As long as he cannot directly threaten the goal, then no matter how talented this player is, it will be of no use.  of.

    The well-prepared Qatar defense immediately separated two defenders to intercept Nie Fei head-on. What they had to do was to prevent Nie Fei from advancing.

    There were cheers again in the stands. Nie Fei did not disappoint the Chinese fans. In front of more than 30,000 people in the audience, Nie Fei once again pedaled that gorgeous and dazzling bicycle!

    Even though they were prepared, Qatar's defenders were still stunned by Nie Fei's series of shaking. One of the defenders was directly shaken by Nie Fei, and the other defender could only fight and retreat.

    Fei dribbled the ball into the penalty area, and now it was even more difficult for Qatar's defenders - they couldn't clearly see the movement of the ball. Outside the penalty area, they could have knocked down the opponent regardless of the situation, but this is a penalty area!  It's the opponent's home court again. As long as the opponent puts on an exaggerated show, a penalty kick won't escape.

    The Qatar defenders had no choice but to use the crowd tactic - three defenders were lying in front of Fei. If you have the ability, just bring the ball over and hit us. The referee wouldn't call us a foul at that time, right?

    To be fair, the Qatar team's defense has done a good job. With preparation, they are not as helpless as the Iranian defenders in the last game. They have blocked all Nie Fei's shots and forward routes. As for passing the ball - you are not  Don't you have a good rapport with other team members?  Now that there are people around the other two Chinese forwards in the penalty area, can you still pass any good balls?

    After all calculations, the head coach of Qatar missed one point. In the last game, Nie Fei was indeed separated from the Chinese team as a whole. That was because his only teammate from the same club was Sun Chenghai, and Sun Chenghai was also a defender.  .

    But this game is different, there is another Hao Dong on the field now!  Hao Dong and Nie Fei have been working together for nearly two years. There is no problem with tacit understanding. Moreover, one of them is Yunjia Tianyu's main shooter and the other is a midfield organizer. Is it okay without a little tacit understanding?

    Seeing that Fei had attracted three defenders of the opponent, Hao Dong immediately took a step away horizontally. After attracting the defender who was staring at him, he immediately made a dash in the opposite direction, throwing the opponent away a meter or two.  distance!

    At this moment, Fei passed the ball across!

    As soon as Dong got rid of his opponent, the ball was passed over. Hao Dong immediately picked up his left foot while running and directly hit the rolling ball!

    The ball flew close to the ground towards the lower left corner of the goal. The opponent's goalkeeper didn't even have time to react before the ball rushed into the goal!

    Two to one!  The Chinese team overtakes again!

    Dong stretched out his right index finger and ran to the sidelines. Then he jumped up and waved his fist fiercely. He turned around and laughed and hugged Nie Fei who rushed up. Then the two of them were pushed down by the rushing teammates.  One, two

    The Golden State Stadium once again became a sea of ??joy. Pei Wei shook his fist fiercely, and then exchanged a slap with Benitez!

    Although the first half was the same as in history, in the second half - we have turned the situation around!  Qatar, your journey to miracles ends here!

    This goal established the final victory. In the following time, with the situation firmly controlled by the Chinese team, the Qatar team was no longer able to counterattack. Before the end, General Fan hit a surprising skill in front of the penalty area before the ball landed.  Four long-range shots penetrated Qatar's goal again. Three to one, the Chinese team defeated Qatar at home and once again took three points into its arms.

    After the victory, the Chinese team accumulated 11 points from six games. At the same time, news came from another stadium. The Iranian team was tied 0-0 by Kuwait at home. The points only increased by one point to ten points, while the Saudi team had a bye in this round.  It also stayed at ten points, so the Chinese team jumped to the first place in the standings!  This is the first time that the Chinese team has occupied the first place in the Group A standings since participating in the top ten games!

    ps: Regarding the issue that Benitez seems to have no role in the national team.

    &nbsp; You must know that as a foreign coach who only came to China this year, Benitez does not have any prestige in the minds of the players, and the language barrier is also a big reason, so his tactics can only be adopted through  Pei Wei came to convey the message to the national team, because after all, Pei Wei has been the boss for several years, and at least knows the big guys of these national teams. These big guys are not willing to offend a very rich boss like Pei Wei, so that they can  He commanded this group of players smoothly, and the tactics that Pei Wei mentioned were all first listened to Benitez and then processed and translated by himself. In this regard, he absolutely cannot replace Benitez. I am just jumping.  It¡¯s just the translation process. If you write out this process in detail, it will really only make up the word count.

    In addition, it took Milu nearly three years to establish his prestige in the national team, while Benitez only came for a few days.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 214 Fighting for Peace and Victory

    They are in a very advantageous position. They are one point ahead of Iran and have one game less. Even if the Iranian team wins Qatar, which has basically been eliminated early, in the last game, the points will reach 13 points at most. The Chinese team only needs to win one game.  The points can reach fourteen points.  As for Saudi Arabia, as long as the Chinese team does not lose to their opponents on the road, they can overpower their opponents by winning Kuwait at home.

    Four points!  As long as the Chinese team scores four points in the last two games, they will definitely be able to directly enter the World Cup as the first place in the group!  Even if you don't get four points, as long as you defeat the Saudi team in the next game, you can still get first place in the group!

    Against Saudi Arabia in the away game, the Chinese team's points will reach 14 points if they win, while the Iranian team will only have 13 points even if they win against Qatar. Similarly, after losing to the Chinese team, Saudi Arabia will only have 13 points if it wins Qatar in the last round.  Thirteen points, Kuwait now only has eight points, and it only has 11 points for winning against China in the last round. In other words, as long as it wins this game, the Chinese team will lock in the first place in the group one round ahead of schedule.

    If there is a tie, the Chinese team will need to win Kuwait in the last round to ensure first place in the group. However, the Chinese team is at home in the last round, so the possibility of winning is quite high.

    Even if they lose to Saudi Arabia and win against Kuwait, the Chinese team can at least maintain the second position and compete for third place. In other words, the current situation of the Chinese team can be said to be the best in history!

    Pei Wei certainly doesn¡¯t want the Chinese team to qualify as second in the group, although China is not afraid of the second place in Group B now.

    "Winning against Saudi Arabia is of course the best. Even if we draw, it is an acceptable result - but we must not lose! We cannot place our hopes on Qatar pulling us in the last round or the play-offs. In 1982  We lost in the play-offs!¡±

    After arriving in Riyadh, during the national team meeting, Pei Wei said the above words, and then he threw out a goal that has been hated by fans in history: "Guarantee the tie and win."

    But unlike history, the Chinese team can accept a draw. In any case, winning against Kuwait at home is much better than winning against Saudi Arabia away from home. This is not conservative, but cautious.

    The more favorable the situation, the more cautious we need to be. After all, the strength of the Chinese team in Asia is not yet to the point where it can defeat anyone. The good situation today is achieved step by step!

    "In the game against the Saudi team, the first thing is to pay attention to defense. After all, it is an away game. We have to take into account the factors of the fans and the referee. We must counterattack quickly while maintaining a solid defense and use the speed that the Saudis are most afraid of to deal with them.  !" Benitez announced his tactics.

    The goalkeepers still use Ou Chuliang and Xie Feng as right backs. Since left back Wu Jiying and center back Zhang Enhua received a yellow card in the previous round and were both suspended, Sun Chenghai appeared at the left back position.  The central defender is composed of Xu Hong and General Fan. With the steady Xu Hong filling in behind, General Fan can take advantage of his explosive power. At the same time, General Fan can also make up for the lack of speed of the central defender.

    Midfielder, defensive midfielder and midfielder Min Min and Ma Tian returned to the main lineup again. Nie Fei played three consecutive games - two games with a goal and an assist, and each one is very important. Players like this will not continue to play the main lineup.  , then the head coach is really blind.

    The forwards are still the combination of Gao Feng and Hao Dong. One of the two scored four goals and the other scored three goals in the previous games. Both of them will definitely score as long as they play the whole game, which proves that they are the Chinese team at this stage.  The best striker in form.

    Like the game against Qatar, Benitez announced the selection of the main lineup after resuming training. This is to allow the main players to prepare early. Of course, this lineup is confidential and cannot be leaked before the game.

    And the goal of "guaranteing a tie and competing for victory" is only known to those within the coaching staff, not even the players.

    There is nothing wrong with the goal of maintaining a tie and winning, especially when one's own strength is not as good as the leader's, and it is even more true when one is challenging a strong opponent who is no less powerful than oneself in an away game. However, in history, victory is necessary to achieve success.  So when there is a glimmer of hope, it is really too fucked to shout the slogan "guaranteing peace and fighting for victory".

    When victory is necessary, the players must understand that there is only one way to win, such as when playing against Saudi Arabia and Qatar at home, and now, it is time to be cautious.

    When a draw is also very favorable, still reluctantly demanding "a victory is necessary" is not courage, but recklessness.

    There is a thin line between courage and recklessness. The only difference is whether what you pay is worth it or not.

    November 6, King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh.

    China team?The players of the Saudi team filed out. The faces of the Chinese team members looked very relaxed, while the faces of the Saudi team members were expressionless.

    As the Asian champions, the Saudi team's performance in this top ten competition is really not good. They only accumulated ten points after six rounds. Their loss to Kuwait made their originally good prospects dim. What's more terrible is that their offense  There seems to be something wrong. After six rounds of games, except for the 2-1 win against Kuwait at home in the first round, they have not scored more than one goal. So far, the goal difference is still a pitiful zero, which really puts the Asian champion on the face.  No light.

    The unsatisfactory results in the first six rounds have forced the Saudi team to a dead end. They must win the Chinese team in this game before they can hit the first place in the group. If they tie or lose, then they will not be able to win at most.  We can pin our hopes on the play-offs.

    Of course, this is what Saudi Arabia does not want to see - as the Asian champion, wouldn't it be a loss to play in the play-offs?  Therefore, this game must be won!  This is why the Saudi team members have such solemn expressions.

    The arrogant Saudis may not know that after the top ten games, they failed to even qualify for the play-offs that they have always looked down upon

    The Chinese players greeted the game with a relaxed attitude. Before the game started, the coaching staff had been decompressing them - as long as you seriously follow the tactics assigned by Benitez during the game and put yourself in the best position.  It¡¯s enough to show your best condition!  Even if they lose the game, the responsibility will still be borne by Benitez and Pei Wei. You have nothing to do with it!

    ¡°Heavy on one side and relaxed on the other, the players from both sides went on the court with completely different mentality, which also led to different performances by both sides in the game.

    The Chinese team has always played unhurriedly. They recovered a lot and relied on their physical advantages to block the Saudi team's sharp but slightly disorganized attacks time and time again. With the focus on defense, these four teams  Except for the Iranian team, the other three teams in this group really didn't have any good way to break the Chinese team's defense.

    After successfully defending the opponent's attack, the Chinese team's offense also appeared to be very organized. If there was an opportunity, they would make long passes to counterattack. If there was no opportunity, they would control the ball in the midfield and slowly push the offense to the frontcourt. They played slowly and calmly, allowing  The Saudis are furious.

    Even before the end of the first half, the Saudi team completely tore apart the Chinese team's defense through a beautiful cooperation, and then scored a goal through Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Chinese team did not appear to be too panicked, and was still very patient after the start of the second half.  Defense, offense.  Although the Saudi team took the lead, they still seemed very anxious, as if they had to score the second goal early to feel at ease.

    The different emotions of the two sides directly led to the final result of the game - during a positional attack, the Saudi team's defense line, which was eager to intercept the ball to launch a counterattack, revealed a huge flaw. Xie Feng relied on his speed to force a breakthrough from the wing.  After the pass, Hao Dong in front of the goal made a beautiful diving dive to equalize the score!

    "Well done!" Pei Wei and Benitez jumped up excitedly at the same time. What made them happy was not only the goal, but the mature psychology displayed by the Chinese players so far in the game!  Only by building strong self-confidence can the Chinese team have a real place in Asia!

    Through the transformation of Benitez and Pei Wei, as well as the good results in the previous four games, the psychology of the Chinese players finally sublimated after withstanding severe tests. This is a stable temperament, and this temperament is exactly what  This is what the Chinese team lacked in the past, and it is also the biggest reason why it has never been able to beat the Korean team and pierce that layer of window paper.

    Only with this kind of mentality of being unfazed and believing in one's own strength at all times, can the Chinese team truly become a top team in Asia!

    Good news often comes one after another.

    The equalizer put the Saudi team in chaos. The thoughts of "must win" and "neither a draw nor a loss can be accepted" made them completely lose their sense of normalcy and began to launch a full-scale attack on the Chinese team!

    In fact, this kind of head-on attack is not what the Saudi team is good at. The combination of solid defense and delicate counterattacks is the foundation for them to become a top team in Asia. Their ability to fight tough battles is far behind Iran and South Korea.  .

    The Saudi team, which was pressing hard, left too many holes in the defense. After General Fan broke the ball out of the penalty area with a fierce tackle, the senior high school player who grabbed the ball immediately distributed the ball to the fly in front.  , Nie Fei did not waste any opportunity, and made an exquisite long pass. Gao Feng quickly stepped in and single-handedly!

    Gao Feng, who entered the penalty area with a single sword, was thrown to the ground by the attacking Daiaya with the ball. "Beep¡ª¡ª" the referee's whistle sounded. He ran towards the penalty area and pointed at the penalty spot - a penalty kick.  !

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± the Chinese team¡¯s substituteHuge cheers erupted from the crowd!

 Volume 4 1997 Chapter 215 We are qualified!

    Chapter 215 We qualified!

    This penalty by the referee once again illustrates one thing - in this top ten competition, there is no conspiracy specifically against the Chinese team - the West Asian brothers themselves are fighting among themselves, Iran wins Qatar, Qatar wins  Kuwait, Kuwait beats Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia beats Iran, everyone is planning for themselves and does not consider any "brotherhood".  And the referees in all games are basically fair. At least there are no hugely controversial penalties in so many games. Even if some penalties are questionable, they are within the allowable range, which can be regarded as an anomaly.  Fair World Cup qualifiers.

    This can be seen from the reasons historically given by the Chinese Football Association after the Chinese team was eliminated from the World Cup: the last reason given was that we were originally the "second-rate team in Asia" and it was natural that we would not qualify.

    We can imagine the embarrassment of the Football Association at that time - no external reasons could be found, and in the end they could only blame the national team members - the "second-rate players in Asia" were naturally not qualified to go to the World Cup.  , it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t work hard.

    Judging from the evaluation, the label of "Asia's second-rate" seems to be correct. The Chinese team did not lose due to behind-the-scenes deals or the referee's dirty hands, but lost on themselves.

    First-class players, second-rate external environment, third-rate psychological quality, and substandard Football Association - directly caused the tragedy of the strongest national team in history.

    From shouting "seven wins and one draw to qualify" before the start of the top ten games, to pessimistically saying "there is no chance" after one loss and one draw, the Chinese national team, from Football Association officials to reporters and media, has been calculating and calculating all day long.  , suspiciously thinking that others would plot against oneself, but in the end one was plotted against oneself.

    But none of this will happen again.  The national team no longer needs to be insulted by the evaluation of "Asia's second-rate", and fans do not need to stay up all night in pain and write the classic article "Dalian Golden State Doesn't Believe in Tears" - I believe in all fans, including those who wrote "  The author of "Dalian Jinzhou Don't Believe in Tears" would rather this classic not appear.

    "Penalty kick! In the 21st minute of the second half, the Chinese team won a penalty kick!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly, ignoring the almost murderous look in the eyes of his Saudi counterpart in the studio next to him: "Score this penalty kick and make the score better.  It lasted until the end, and we entered the World Cup one round ahead of schedule! The referee showed Dayaya a yellow card. In my opinion, the yellow card was too light a penalty! He committed the foul when Gao Feng had a chance to score!  It's not an exaggeration to give a red card! Now let's see who takes the penalty kick for the Chinese team It's not the captain, General Fan! It's Nie Fei who just turned 20 this year! He stood at the penalty spot.  General Fan didn't step forward at all! Nie Fei is Yunjia Tianyu's first penalty kicker, and he also takes all the penalty kicks in the team, and there is no penalty record yet! But this is the top ten game after all!  It¡¯s a competition, not a league. Can young Nie Fei bear this pressure?¡±

    Pei Wei looked at Nie Fei standing in front of the ball with full confidence. Pei Wei could not have more confidence in this core midfielder who he single-handedly promoted from the second team. This player never seemed to know what nervousness was.  .  When he played for Yunjia Tianyu for the first time, he didn't have any nervousness. When he played for the national team for the first time, he acted as if he had been playing for the national team for a lifetime - he was even more mature than Sun Chenghai.  For such a player, what else does Pei Wei have to worry about?

    But what Pei Wei didn't know was that Nie Fei didn't know what nervousness was.  But he thinks there is no need to be nervous at all - for Nie Fei, football is work, fun and killing time.  He plays with a completely playful mentality - when have you ever seen someone who is nervous even while playing?  If anything, it can only mean that this person is not very normal.

    It was also Pei Wei's idea to let Nie Fei take the penalty kick. Historically, General Fan failed to score this penalty kick, which ruined the last hope of the Chinese team. Although now the Chinese team can directly advance even if it draws with history.  World Cup, but Pei Wei hopes to resolve the battle earlier.

    Chinese fans have waited too long. Even if it comes six days earlier, it will make them happy for six more days.

    But even if he is very effective in speaking in the national team now - even Wan Junsheng, the head of the Football Association team, is not as effective as him - but he wants to move General Fan.  It's not that easy.

    In the past, former head coach Qi Dashuai had no choice but to make General Fan the candidate to take penalty kicks. After "penalty kick expert" Mai Chao retired from the national team, the Chinese team could no longer find a stable and reliable penalty kicker.  There are not many players with good skills as penalty takers, and there are even fewer players with good psychological quality than the Pandas. When they competed in the World Cup in 1993, Hao Dong once missed a penalty kick, and he was the best among the dwarfs.  General Fan¡¯s psychological quality is?A good one.  Who can be used if he is not needed?  Moreover, General Fan also scored a penalty kick in the first round against Iran. How can General Fan be convinced now that he has been replaced for no reason?  Could it be that Pei Wei told General Fan: "You will definitely miss a penalty kick in this game" It would be strange if General Fan who got angry didn't beat Pei Wei.

    So this is how Pei Wei persuaded General Fan. He went directly to General Fan: "Old Fan, if there is a penalty kick in the next game, how about letting Nie Fei take the penalty?"

    General Fan naturally refused: "Why, I was the one who took the penalty kick before, why should I be replaced?"

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. He had expected General Fan's reaction, so he was not angry: "I think Nie Fei's penalty kick is better than yours. How about, let's make a bet. If you win the penalty kick, I will continue to let you  Take the penalty kick. At the same time, after the top ten games, I will set up twenty tables in Shanghai to accompany you. If you are familiar with it, I will not ask for anything. I will just hand over the right to take the penalty kick How about this?  It¡¯s not a loss, right?¡±

    "Okay, is this a bet?" General Fan agreed immediately.

    The betting method was very fair. Each player took ten penalty kicks and took them at the same time. Nie Fei faced the national team's first goalkeeper Ou Chuliang for the first five penalty kicks, and General Fan faced the second goalkeeper Jiang Hai. Five penalty kicks were completed.  Then the goalkeepers were changed, Nie Fei faced Jiang Hai, and General Fan faced Ou Chuliang.  Whoever scores more goals in the end wins.

    General Fan was very satisfied with this method, and then he asked another question: "What if it's a tie? Is it going to be overtime?"

    "No, you win even if it's a draw." Pei Wei generously gave in another step.

    This unique bet attracted everyone's interest. All the national players gathered together and watched the game between the two sides with great interest. Gao Feng even acted as the croupier in the casino: "Come on, let's place the bet, beat Nie Fei."  If you win, go to the left. General Fan will win and go to the right!"

    Almost everyone suppressed General Fan - they still had confidence in General Fan's psychological quality, but it was not that no one suppressed Nie Fei. There were three people who suppressed Nie Fei, Hao Dong, Sun Chenghai, and Yang Tian, ??all Nie Fei.  Teammate of Yunjia Tianyu.

    As teammates, they are very aware of Nie Fei's shooting accuracy and psychological quality.

    General Fan scored four goals in the first five rounds, and one hit the goalpost. This is already a very good result.  When the two goalkeepers changed positions, he glanced triumphantly over there, and then Sun Chenghai ran up and told him that Nie Fei hit five out of five shots.

    It was Hao Dong who instigated Sun Chenghai to say this, just to disturb General Fan's mind. As an old enemy, Hao Dong was very happy to see General Fan embarrassed.

    ??????????????????? Next, General Fan, who was severely psychologically affected, only scored three of the five penalty kicks. Nie Fei once again hit five of five shots. Ten to seven, Nie Fei won without any doubt.  This is how Nie Fei stood in front of the ball today.

    By scoring this penalty, we can enter the World Cup - anyone else would have felt nervous at this moment, but Nie Fei didn't.

    He easily scored the penalty kick in the most elegant and most frightening way for his teammates: a spoon penalty kick!

    Dai Yayaya completely misjudged the direction. He couldn't believe that anyone dared to do such a trick at this time, but Nie Fei did it.  Play very coolly and cleanly.

    The Chinese team, which was leading 2 to 1, played more easily. Benitez also frequently mobilized his troops off the court to delay the future. However, the Saudis were still very tenacious. In the 81st minute of the game, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the penalty area.  Nei brilliantly got rid of Xu Hong and faced Ou Chuliang directly. General Fan, who hurriedly returned to defense, made a fierce collision from the side and knocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the ground. The referee's whistle immediately sounded - a penalty kick.  The referee also awarded the Saudi team a penalty kick!

    "Oops. Penalty kick! The referee awarded a penalty kick to the Saudi team! General Fan hit too hard. If he had been lighter, he could have interfered with the opponent. And it would not have caused a foul If this game ends in a tie,  Our qualifying celebration has to be postponed againbut it doesn't matter, it seems it would be more meaningful to celebrate qualifying at home" Wong Tai Sin said regretfully.

    Ou Chuliang stood in front of the door, very relaxed.

    He knows that even if the opponent scores the penalty kick, the Chinese team will still not have a big problem - as long as they get one point in this game, the Chinese team can still defeat Kuwait in the final round and directly enter the World Cup.

    Pei Wei told him before the game that when facing a penalty kick, the player who takes the penalty is always more nervous than the goalkeeper - because the goalkeeper has no responsibility if he can't save it. If he can't kick it in, then all the responsibility lies with him.  on the head.

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar personally took the penalty kick, but he was obviously not as relaxed as Nie Fei. He would not dare to take a shot like this.

    He chose to push the lower left corner, but this pointAlthough the angle of the ball was very tricky, the speed was not very fast. Ou Chuliang's body jumped up like a spring, he accurately judged the direction, fell to the ground and hugged the ball tightly with both hands!

    "Beautiful! Ou Chuliang saved Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's penalty kick beautifully! And he still threw it in his arms, without giving the Saudis any chance to make up the shot! Even the corner kick was not given to the opponent! Ou Chuliang, he inherited  The excellent tradition of Chinese goalkeepers! Zhang Junxiu, Li Fusheng, and Fu Yubin were possessed by their souls at this moment! This reminds me of the match between the Chinese team and the then Asian hegemon Kuwait in the 1981 World Cup qualifiers!  A penalty kick was awarded, but Li Fusheng, the main goalkeeper of the national team at the time, saved the penalty kick, which led to the subsequent three-goal victory! That was the closest the Chinese team had ever come to the World Cup. Please remember,  It was the Saudi team that let loose in the final game and lost five goals to the New Zealand team that caused us to miss the World Cup in Spain! Saudi team, please pay your debt to history!¡±

    The Chinese fans who were watching the game on the TV late at night did not hear his roar. When Ou Chuliang saved the penalty kick, they all roared crazier than when Nie Fei scored the penalty kick just now.  I don't care about disturbing other people - to put it simply, China at two o'clock in the evening today is more lively than during the Chinese New Year!

    During the Chinese New Year, the busiest time is only around midnight. At two o'clock, most people go to bed - nowhere like now, the whole land of China is boiling!

    Ou Chuliang climbed up and clamped the ball tightly under his left armpit, swung his right hand upwards, and then roared loudly. The other Chinese team members swarmed around Ou Chuliang and celebrated crazily.  It¡¯s the desperate Saudi team members.

    The missed penalty kick caused the Saudi team's last psychological defense to collapse - they couldn't even score a penalty kick. Can they still win this game?

    In the next game, the Saudi team was completely out of order. They couldn't attack or defend. They just want to end this damn game as soon as possible.

    But the Chinese team doesn¡¯t want to let this opponent go easily. Beating up a lost dog is something everyone is happy to do.

    Hao Dong scored his second goal of the game. After receiving a long pass from the high school, he used his personal skills to pass two people in the Saudi team's penalty area and volleyed to break the net - this was also his first goal in the tenth season.  The fifth goal in the strong match ranked him first in the scorer list of Group A, surpassing his teammate Gao Feng, and only one goal less than the top scorer of the other group, South Korea's Choi Yong-soo.

    This goal completely established the Chinese team¡¯s victory, and also meant that the Chinese team entered the finals of the World Cup in France one round ahead of schedule!

    Forty years of waiting, forty years of impact, finally got the perfect result today!

    When the referee blew the final whistle, all the Chinese players present raised their hands high to celebrate their victory!

    "We we qualified! Three to one, the Chinese team defeated the Saudi team in the away game and reached 14 points, while the Saudi and Iranian teams could only get 13 points at most We rushed in one round early.  France World Cup!¡±

    There were two lines of tears shed on Huang Taixian's face, and when the domestic fans saw the five characters "We have qualified" printed on the screen by CCTV, their eyes also filled with tears!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 216 The dust has settled

    This answer is undoubtedly difficult to answer. Happy is yes, but the two pale words of happy cannot fully express this excitement. Although most of the fans were still there when the Chinese team entered the World Cup for the first time.  They were not born (the Chinese team competed in the World Cup for the first time in 1957), but this does not prevent them from feeling deeply happy and joyful.

    When the first two rounds resulted in a draw and a loss, one can imagine the fans¡¯ mood, but after just five rounds, they immediately returned from hell to heaven.  With four wins and one draw in five games, the Chinese team took the lead in Group A and became the second team in Asia to qualify.

    Fans owe it to the combination of Benitez and Pei Wei. Everyone knows that after Benitez became the executive coach and Pei Wei became the translator, the national team first escaped death with two consecutive wins and then drew.  Iran has successively defeated Qatar and Saudi Arabia and directly entered the World Cup. Isn't it them or who is the biggest contributor?

    "The biggest contributor is not me, nor is Coach Benitez." After returning to China, Pei Wei said at a press conference: "The biggest contributor is our league, which has cultivated countless outstanding players in the past three years.  Players are the reason why our national team has so many players with different styles and excellent abilities, so that coach Benitez can send different players according to different opponents to achieve good results. Why did we always fail to achieve good results in the past?  Asia? It's very simple. Players trained under the professional team system have not been tempered by professional games and lack the ability to adapt when facing the more important World Cup qualifiers. The league is the guarantee for the improvement of a country's football level.  For example, the coach¡¯s command and so on are just zeros. The league is the one in front of zero. Without that one, no matter how many zeros there are, they are just zeros.¡±

    "Each club must form its own unique style and improve the club's echelon configuration, so that we can have a steady stream of fresh blood to add in, and the national team can have sufficient selection options. This is a long project, and we  We can¡¯t dream of reaching the sky in one step. We must start from scratch and turn accumulation into qualitative changes. Only in this way can the level of our national team make a real leap.¡±

    Taking advantage of his prestige at the height of his power, Pei Wei once again announced his views to all people in the football world. Based on facts, such words will be more powerful. Pei Wei believes that as long as the league persists and continues to operate normally, Chinese football will  The level will definitely gradually improve until the day of leap.

    The Chinese team, which qualified early, was jubilant, while the other two teams that were still capable of competing for second place were in pain.

    The Iranian team, which was fighting against the odds, defeated Qatar 3-2 in the away game while the Chinese team defeated the Saudi team. The points reached 13 points, but their fate is not in their own hands. The Saudi team now has the last game, away from home.  In the match against Qatar, due to their superiority in the relationship between the winners and losers, the Saudi team only needs to defeat Qatar. Then, with 13 points, they can get the second place with one win and one draw against the Iranian team.  Qualified for the play-offs.

    So on November 12, in the final round of the top ten, the Chinese team's home game against Kuwait was ignored by everyone except Chinese fans. Other fans obviously ignored the game between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.  Pay more attention.

    In a formal match, the Chinese team at home beat the Kuwait team 3-0 with the cheers of tens of thousands of fans. In the first half, General Fan opened the scoring with a corner kick from Nie Fei. Ma Tian just started the second half.  A beautiful long shot from outside the penalty area expanded the score. Before the end, Hao Dong scored directly to lock the score at 3-0.

    The Chinese team advanced to the World Cup in France with five wins, two draws and one loss and 17 points. However, the luck of Saudi Arabia, the new Asian Cup champion, was not so good. They had no choice but to defeat the Qatar team who were fighting for honor in the away game.  The one-to-one score made them completely lose hope of entering the World Cup.

    Qatar, the most inconspicuous, has indeed become the touchstone of the second round-robin competition in this group. Kuwait, which was defeated by them, was the first to lose the qualification to compete for the right to qualify. The Chinese team that defeated them ranked first and second with the Iranian team, and was defeated.  The Saudi team they tied with ranked third and did not even have a chance to make the play-offs.

    The regular stage games of the top ten games are all over, and the Chinese team members have received a ten-day holiday. They can leisurely watch the battle between Iran and Japan for the third ticket.

    On November 16, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, the Japanese team defeated the Iranian team 3-2 in overtime and entered the World Cup as the third place in Asia. Like the Chinese team, this was their first time participating in the World Cup.  The final stage of the competition.

    On November 22nd and November 29th, the Iranian team tied with Australia 1-1 at home and 2-2 away from home. Through many away goals, the Iranian team tied with Australia tenaciously.Lost the Australian team and became the last Asian team to enter the World Cup.

    But for these two games, Chinese fans didn¡¯t pay much attention.

    Pei Wei was very happy with this result. In the 1998 World Cup finals, all Asian teams were wiped out. Only the Iranian team had won one victory. Naturally, he did not hope that such a team could win honors for Asian football.  of teams failed to appear in the World Cup.

    Compared with the South Korean team that relied on dirty tricks to "historically" enter the semi-finals of the World Cup, the Iranians are much more respectable.

    However, Pei Wei did not watch these two games, because during these two match days, he had returned to Yunjia and began to prepare for the last two rounds of the League A. This is also related to Yunjia Tianyu's ability to win the championship this year.  Two games.

    The last two rounds of the league were scheduled to be held on November 29th and December 6th. After ten days of vacation, members of the national team returned to their clubs on the 22nd to prepare.  Last two league games.

    Before leaving the national team, the Football Association held a grand celebration reception, which was full of guests and crowns.

    A cheerful Xu thanked all the team members for their hard work on behalf of the Football Association. After successfully competing in the World Cup, his position has become more stable. With this political achievement in hand, it will be easier for him to carry out other reforms in the future, and after  After this top ten competition, the cohesion within the Football Association has become stronger, which is good for him personally and for Chinese football as a whole.

    Halfway through the reception, Xu quietly led Pei Wei into a secret room. Pei Wei probably guessed what Xu wanted to do, so he left the reception with Xu without alerting the others.

    "Seriously, I have to thank you very much." Xu picked up a bottle of wine and filled two glasses: "From the perspective of Chinese football, I want to thank you for helping the national team enter the World Cup.  From a personal point of view, you first saved my life and then consolidated my position. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might not be the vice president of the Football Association now.¡±

    "I said you and I are friends, and I saved a friend. This is not something worth bragging about." Pei Wei said lightly: "And I have no credit for the national team entering the World Cup. I am just talking.  "

    "Here, let's have a drink." Xu handed a cup to Pei Wei, the two clinked the cups gently, and then drank it all.

    "As soon as this year's league ends, you will probably be promoted, right?" Pei Wei smiled lightly: "At least, it won't be a problem to remove the word 'vice', right?"

    "You guessed it right." Xu laughed: "The General Administration has talked to me and is planning to transfer Chairman Yuan Ping to other departments. I will be promoted to a full-time position - but I have already made a request. If I can't directly  If I want to take charge of the Football Association's work, I would rather continue to be the deputy. The General Administration has agreed, and the news will probably come out after the year."

    "Congratulations to you then." Pei Wei laughed sincerely: "I think it's better for you to focus on the overall work. After all, you are a person with heart disease. Don't always fly around in other countries Also, you  You came to me not just to show off in front of me, right?"

    "Of course not, and I'm not showing off. I only said this when you asked." Xu filled the cups of both of them again: "We are ready to give Benitez a contract until the end of the World Cup.  So far, I want to ask your opinion.¡±

    "What objection can I have? No objection." Pei Wei laughed again: "Benitez is also happy to lead the national team to the World Cup for a round. I absolutely support this."

    Pei Wei's happy attitude made Xu a little strange: "What about Yunjia Tianyu? Are you willing to let him go?"

    "This" Pei Wei closed his eyes and thought for a long time: "Isn't it urgent now? After all, there are still two rounds of the league. At least we have to wait until the end of this year's league, right? You have to give me some buffer time no matter what.  ?¡±

    "This is human nature." Xu nodded: "Our Football Association will not let you suffer. After all, there is no reason for your club to always contribute to the national team for free We will compensate you financially when the time comes.  of."

    "It doesn't matter, I don't care about that little money." Pei Wei drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and stood up: "Let's wait until next year. Now is the time to celebrate But then my first priority will be  It will definitely be the Yunjia Tianyu Club, I hope you can understand this.¡±

    Xu nodded, and the two walked out of the room at the same time.

    The top ten tournaments in Asia have finally settled, and Chinese football, which has made a historic breakthrough, is about to embark on a completely different path.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 217 The League Rekindled the War

    The team fell behind in the face-to-face confrontation and only achieved one draw and one loss. However, the Chinese fans did not care: "What does it mean if you have an advantage in the relationship between victory and defeat? You are not going to play in the play-offs! Besides, you are playing  Saudi Arabia has one draw and one loss, but we have two wins against Saudi Arabia. To put it bluntly, it¡¯s not necessarily embarrassing for anyone.¡±

    Although the top ten games are over, Chinese fans are not without games to watch. The two most important championships in the domestic league - the league championship and the Football Association Cup championship have not been announced yet.

    The opponents in the FA Cup final are Beijing Yulin and Shanghai Shenhua, while the last two contenders for the league championship are Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang. The final battle for hegemony between these four teams occupying the top four in the league is exactly what everyone expected.

    The most exciting thing is that in the upcoming 21st round of the league, these four teams will compete against each other. Yunjia Tianyu will face Dalian Dongfang at home, and Beijing Yulin will face Shanghai Shenhua. One game is directly related to the championship.  The competition is a preview of the Football Association Cup finals. In addition, the players from all over the world, who have just made great contributions to the national team¡¯s entry into the World Cup as teammates, took off their national team jerseys and immediately put on their club jerseys, playing on the field and  Teammates who were close to each other not long ago met each other. There is no better way to experience the spirit of the professional league than this.

    The match between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang at home is the focus of everyone's attention. The confrontation between Gao Feng and Dong, the best forward partners of the national team, and the competition between them for the top scorer.  Dong has scored sixteen goals in the 20th round of the league, exceeding his number last year. Gao Feng, who only transferred to Dalian Dongfang this year, began to show his offensive ability after getting through the initial discomfort.  With his strength, thirteen goals have exceeded his highest number of goals in previous years. It is not without his own efforts. His partner Wang Tao also scored ten goals. These two goals were scored by Dalian Dongfang.  ensure.

    The midfielder is the strongest link of both sides - an active international player plus two or three outstanding foreign players. The combination of Fei, Ballack and Dunga against Lemin, Kings, Hans and Nemechek, plus  With stars like Xu Hong, Zhang Enhua, Sun Chenghai, and Materazzi, the lineups of both sides are undoubtedly the strongest in All-A.

    This star-studded game attracted the attention of almost all fans - this game has no shortage of attractive elements, such as the huge number of star players, the fascinating suspense of the championship, and the battle of wits and courage between the head coaches of both sides -  Is there any game more attractive than the league title race?

    All the more than 60,000 tickets for Yunjia Tianyu's home game were sold out, which made Pei Wei relieved - it seems that the fans' appetite has not been whetted by the top ten games, and they still have a strong interest in the league.

    But it is hard to imagine how much interest the fans will have in the league if the Chinese team fails to enter the World Cup as it has historically.

    It¡¯s almost December now, and the cold weather can completely extinguish the fans¡¯ enthusiasm for watching the game - the national team hasn¡¯t even entered the World Cup, so why are the leagues still playing hard?  Even if you want to watch it, watching it at home is not the same!

    In fact, historically, the Chinese league went from prosperity to decline after the top ten games in 1997. Fans who were heartbroken by the national team have reduced their enthusiasm for the league a lot. On the other hand, looking at our close neighbor, the Japanese team,  It was by virtue of entering the 1998 World Cup that their J-League became the best league in Asia in one fell swoop - you know, it was also the product of the failure of the World Cup in the United States, j>|

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    Yunjia Tianyu's four international players were warmly welcomed by other players after returning to the team to participate in team training. Although the number of international players is not as good as that of Dalian and Shanghai, only the same as Sichuan - but you must know that Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai are among them.  The main force of the national team, Nie Fei has also become a key figure in the national team in the last few games. In terms of contribution to the national team, Yunjia Tianyu is definitely no less than Dalian Dongfang and Shanghai Shenhua!

    The regrouped Yunjia Tianyu team is full of confidence and is bound to win the game against Dalian Dongfang. The current situation is also very beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu. Even if they cannot win against Dalian Dongfang at home, as long as they do not lose to their opponents, they  It is still very possible to win the league championship - you know, at the home court of the Shanghai team, Dalian Dongfang may not be able to secure three points!

    But Benitez immediately gave up their thoughts: "It is the most foolish thing to place your hopes on others for help! Our hopes must be in our own hands! The future must also be in our own hands! Now I tell you, for us  , this game is the last round of the league! We are still two points behind Dalian Dongfang. We can only win the championship by winning against our opponent, otherwise we will be inferior to Dalian Dongfang again! Are you willing to lose to the same opponent for two consecutive years?  "

    "No!" the team members shouted in unison. They still remembered what Pei Wei said before: "If we don't win the championship again this year, then the second best person in the world will not be able to win the championship again."The buck will be put on our heads!  "

    No one wants to be the second best player in football.

    The title "Second Son of Ten Thousand Years" is even more unbearable than "The Uncrowned King"

    Although there have been no games for more than two months, the training of the Yunjia Tianyu players has not stopped at all. They practice once a day, neither doing heavy exercise nor stopping training. They also bring in the reserve team every few days.  There was a training match, so after the four international players returned to the team, Yunjia Tianyu immediately switched to formal training.

    Seven days passed quickly. On November 29, before the start of the most critical second game of the playoffs between Iran and Australia, the 21st round of the Chinese Football League A officially started, rekindling the war.

    In the reserve team match the day before, Yunjia Tianyu Reserve Team beat Dalian Dongfang Reserve Team 3-2, which was a good start for the big brothers. Now Yunjia Tianyu Reserve Team ranks first in the reserve team league points. All Yunjia Tianyu Reserve Team  Jiatianyu fans all thought this was a good sign.

    "Look at the momentum of Yunjia Tianyu's home court Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, it's even worse than the scene at the Jinzhou Stadium - < Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work > - Looking at the scene broadcast back, the commentator of CCTV sighed with emotion  explain.

    This game will be broadcast live on CCTV. This is for sure. If CCTV does not broadcast such a crucial league championship battle, then everyone on the sports channel is probably in a collective head.

    Hearing what his partner said, another commentator laughed: "It's no wonder. Jinzhou Stadium can only accommodate 30,000 fans, while Yunjia Tianyu's Yunjia Fengyun Stadium can accommodate more than 60,000 fans. The number of fans  With twice the number, the momentum will of course be even crazier The members of the national team would like to thank this stadium. If they had not adapted to the atmosphere here in advance, they would not have been able to play so well at the Kazadi Stadium. "

    The two commentators laughed at the same time. After the away game against the Iranian team, when asked why the Chinese players were not shy about the atmosphere of the "devil's home court", General Fan, the captain of the national team, said this: "  What are you afraid of? Isn¡¯t it just 40,000 people more than Yunjia Fengyun Stadium? We have already heard this sentence, so they laughed.

    "Now announce the lineups of both sides The home team Yunjia Tianyu's lineup is 433. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders from right to left are Sun Chenghai, Zhu Guosheng, Materazzi and Wu Jiang. The midfielders Nie Fei,  Ballack, Dunga, forwards Ayling, Tony, and Hao Dong. Dalian Dongfang's lineup is 442, with goalkeeper Han Wenhai, four defenders including Argentinian foreign aid Vivas, Xu Hong, Zhang Enhua and Wu Jun, and midfielder Nemeche.  Ke, Hans, Jins and Li Min, as well as forwards Gao Feng and Wang Tao, both sides faced off with the strongest lineup! This also gives us more expectations for this game!¡±

    Another commentator continued: "Yunjia Tianyu's lineup has three national players and two national youth team main players, while Dalian Dongfang has five current national players, one former national player, and one national youth team main player.  ! Coupled with the eight best foreign players in the league, the strength of these two teams is really outstanding in the league! It is no wonder that they can lead all the way and leave other teams far behind!"

    "Dalian Dongfang had maintained an unbeaten streak of 54 games in the league before this game. Last season, they were unbeaten throughout the entire season! And Yunjia Tianyu has also remained unbeaten since the beginning of this season. The last time  The loss was the 1-2 loss to Shanghai Shenhua at home in the 15th round last year. It has now maintained its 27-game unbeaten streak. Whether today's game will be the end of one of the unbeaten records is also worth paying attention to.  topic of."

    "What's interesting is that the unbeaten records maintained by Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang all started with a loss to Shanghai Shenhua - the last time Dalian Dongfang lost in the league was in the 1995 season, when they lost 0-3 away from home.  With the Shanghai Shenhua in the ascendant, it seems that the Shanghai team should be very depressed. In the face-to-face confrontation, they did not fall behind Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu, but their winning rate against other teams is obviously not as good as these two teams.  "High, this is the reason why Shanghai Shenhua's performance in the past two years has been unsatisfactory."

    "Okay, now the game is about to start. Let's watch the most important remaining games of the year together. The game related to the ownership of the league championship is about to begin. Yunjia Tianyu will face Dalian Dongfang at home, a battle between the old and new kings.  Contest. Will Dalian Dongfang continue to maintain their dominance, or will Yunjia Tianyu break Dalian's monopoly and create a new miracle? "

    The referee blew his whistle, announcing the start of the game and the resumption of the league!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 218 Total Suppression

    When the names of several national team players from Dalian Dongfang, such as Gao Feng, Xu Hong and others, were announced, there was extremely warm applause and cheers, which greatly satisfied the psychological vanity of these Dalian international players - it seems that in  The hardships of the national team are worth it. No, even fans of rival clubs are welcoming us!

    But as soon as the game started, the Yunjia fans immediately showed no good looks to the Dalian players. As soon as the Dalian team got the ball, tens of thousands of people immediately booed collectively. The huge gap between the front and back made the Dalian international players  I felt really bad.

    "It seems that Yunjia fans really have a clear distinction between love and hate" The CCTV commentator smiled bitterly: "Praise when you should praise, and disgust when you should be disgusted. It's really unambiguous."

    Not only are the fans unambiguous, but the players on the field are also unambiguous at all. They all know clearly that no matter how good the relationship is in the national team, they will be enemies when the clubs compete with each other - there is no emotion to talk about.

    This is the attitude that professional players should have, just like Materazzi and Gattuso in later generations. These two are very good friends in private, and they also live in the same room in the national team, but when they  After returning to their respective clubs, they kicked them when they should and scolded them when they should, without any mercy.

    This is a game with no secrets. The head coaches of both sides did not play any tricks on the players. For the two teams that are already familiar with each other like their own families, small tricks have no effect. They must form the strongest lineup.  There is a head-to-head collision on the court, and the result of the game can only depend on the players themselves.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s advantage lies in offense, while Dalian Dongfang¡¯s advantage lies in defense. Not only do the two sides compete with each other in terms of results, but even the style of the game is to rival each other, making them natural rivals.

    Yunjia Tianyu launched a fierce attack at the beginning. The two full-backs assisted and pushed forward very much. Relying on Nie Fei's organization in the middle, all 18 weapons came into use on the ground, in the air, short passes and long passes.

    Dalian Dongfang shrank its defense and resolutely protected the penalty area. The two forwards were at the front ready to launch a counterattack. The game entered a fierce competition from the beginning.

    In the fifth minute, Fei Zhong got the ball and quickly got rid of Nemechek's defense, and then distributed the ball to the right. Sun Chenghai broke through Wu Jun's defense and made a pass. Tony in the middle jumped high and beat Zhang Enhua to attack with his head.  The door was slightly higher due to Zhang Enhua's interference.

    In the eighth minute, Yunjia Tianyu made a series of short passes in the middle. Hao Dong received Aylin's pass and returned to the penalty area. Ballack followed up and volleyed hard. The ball hit Xu Hong and bounced out of the baseline. Nie Fei kicked out.  Corner kick, Wang Tao returned to defense with a header to clear the ball.

    In the 11th minute, Dalian Dongfang intercepted the ball in the middle and quickly counterattacked. Gao Feng received a direct pass from Kings and started at high speed. The ball was delayed by Materazzi who fell to the ground and destroyed it first, and then Wu Jiang, who returned to defense at high speed, made a big kick.

    In the 13th minute, Dalian Dongfang's offense advanced to the frontcourt. Li Min passed the ball from the wing. Wang Tao and Materazzi both jumped up, but neither one could touch the ball. The ball rolled out of the penalty area and Gao Feng followed.  A kick hit the goal, but Zhu Guosheng blocked it with his body, and then Xiao Fei hugged the ball tightly in his arms.

    In the 18th minute, Deng Ga made a long pass from the backcourt. After receiving Tony's header, Hao Dong used his personal skills and explosive power to pass Wu Jiang and Xu Hong, who was hastily facing him. However, in the end, due to the interference of Zhang Enhua, Hao Dong kicked  Missed.

    The two sides fought back and forth for a period of time. Yunjia Tianyu had the advantage in ball control and offense, but there were not many attacks that could directly threaten Dalian Dongfang's goal. Although Dalian Dongfang had more shots than Yunjia Tianyu  Few, but every time they counterattacked, Yunjia Tianyu's fans were frightened, and Yunjia Tianyu could not boldly press forward in attack. After all, everyone was afraid of Gao Feng's speed.

    After attacking for a period of time, Yunjia Tianyu slowed down the pace of the attack. After all, such a high-intensity attack is a severe test for physical strength. No team in the world can maintain high intensity for ninety minutes.  When attacking, the right way is to be open and relaxed.

    Yunjia Tianyu's attack speed has slowed down, but Dalian Dongfang cannot lower its defensive vigilance because of this - Yunjia Tianyu has the most offensive points in Class A. If you relax your vigilance at this time, you might be hit.  The other party's trap has been set.

    Even if they know this, Dalian Dongfang players still inevitably relax. This is human nature. Similarly, it is impossible for players to maintain high concentration for ninety minutes. That is simply worse than ninety minutes.  Running all the time is even more tiring.

    Benitez is waiting for this opportunity. Through the fierce attack at the beginning, the opponent's spirit will be highly concentrated, and then through the slow rhythm, the opponent's players' attention will appear.After a period of relaxation, and then solving the problem through the stars' personal abilities - this is the tactic arranged by Benitez against Dalian Dongfang.

    Fei controlled the ball in the middle and passed it to Aylin on the left, and then Aylin handed it to Wu Jiang who stepped in. Seeing that there was no chance, Wu Jiang once again passed the ball back to Nie Fei's feet. Nie Fei returned the ball under Nemecek's pressure.  The ball was passed to Ballack, who then passed it to Sun Chenghai who stepped in from the right - back and forth. The delicate skills of the Yunjia Tianyu players are the prerequisite for ensuring that the midfield short pass does not make mistakes.

    Dalian Dongfang¡¯s defense can only follow the ball passing back and forth and keep moving. The defense is always passive. If you want to defend the opponent¡¯s attack, you must ensure the advantage of the number of defenders in a certain area. Correspondingly, the defense in other areas  Defense will inevitably weaken.

    The ball returned to Nie Fei¡¯s feet for the third time. At this time, Dalian Dongfang¡¯s defensive focus had just shifted from the right to the center. No matter how well their defenders cooperated with each other, there was inevitably a loosening - this was the moment!

    Raising his right foot, he seemed to be passing the ball to the left again, and then suddenly made a direct pass without warning!

    Hao Dong, who kept running away from the defense of Dalian Dongfang, appeared at the edge of the penalty area and received the ball. At this time, there was no defensive player around him. Before Zhang Enhua could return, Vivas had moved to the right to defend the ball.  Apart from goalkeeper Han Wenhai, the only other player left in front of Aylin and Hao Dong was sweeper Xu Hong!

    Although Xu Hong is the leading central defender in the country, facing the huge gap in speed, he seems so powerless to defend Hao Dong alone.

    In order to prevent Dong from using his speed to break through, Xu Hong did not rush forward rashly, but defended one meter away from Dong.

    Dong made a fake move to break forward. Xu Hong immediately took a step back to prevent Hao Dong from breaking through. However, Hao Dong did not break through. Instead, he took advantage of the slight gap created by Xu Hong's retreat and immediately raised his foot to hit!

    The ball quickly flew out from Dong's feet. Xu Hong stretched out his foot to block it but was a step too late. Moreover, his action also interfered with Han Wenhai's line of sight behind him. When Han Wenhai saw the ball flying out from Xu Hong's side, it was already too late to react.  !

    "The ball went in! Dong! Hao Dong! China's top scorer scored his seventeenth goal in this year's league! He topped the scorer list! This goal also allowed him to tie 94 Hu Zhijun's A-A  The goal record in a single season, and he still has the opportunity to expand this record!" Guo Jingwen stood up from the commentary box with his hands raised: "One to zero, the championship is waving to us!"

    Dong stretched out his right index finger, then jumped up and waved his fist in the air, and then the teammates behind him rushed up and hugged him.

    "We often say that as a striker, Hao Dong is impeccable! The only regret is that his celebrations are too old-fashioned and never change!" Guo Jingwen started talking nonsense again: "But I  I think as long as he keeps scoring goals, no matter how old-fashioned his celebrations are, we will still be happy!¡±

    Hao Dong, who had just gotten up from the ground, heard this. He smiled bitterly and said to Nie Fei: "To be honest, even though I have been hearing his noise for almost two years, I still want to beat this guy up."

    ¡°Brother, whenever you beat him up and call me, you¡¯ll count me in!¡± Nie Fei said with a smile.

    The players of Yunjia Tianyu were joking here, but the players of Dalian Dongfang were not in the mood at all.

    The situation was behind, the score was behind, and the defense that they had always been proud of only resisted for about 20 minutes before it fell. This had a serious psychological impact on the Dalian Dongfang players.

    Since Yunjia Tianyu was promoted to Class A, this is the fourth time they have played against Dalian Dongfang. This opponent is getting stronger every time. Although Dalian Dongfang's offense is also very powerful, the balance of strength has gradually shifted to Yunjia.  Tianyu.

    In the first match, Yunjia Tianyu lost at home to two lucky goals. In the second match, they defeated Dalian Dongfang in the away game and lost all face. They just relied on holding on to score a point. In the third match, they lacked  Yunjia Tianyu, the three absolute main players of Nie Fei, Recoba and Dunga, still managed to take one point from Dalian's home court with ease. With such a huge advantage, Dalian Dongfang failed to beat Yunjia Tianyu.  Now that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main players are all present and it¡¯s a home game, can Dalian¡¯s unbeaten record be maintained?

    "In less than two years, Yunjia Tianyu has gone from being slightly at a disadvantage to fully suppressing Dalian Dongfang. It is no wonder that in the past two years of confrontation, although Dalian Dongfang has retained the title of king with one win and two draws.  Dignity, but Yunjia Tianyu, whose average age is much younger than that of Dalian Dongfang, is gradually rising, while several main players of the Dalian team have begun to decline If Dalian cannot win the championship this year, then next year  Facing the more mature Yun JiatianYu, Dalian's hope of winning the championship will become increasingly slim.  "The CCTV commentator sighed.

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 219 The Fight for the Scepter

    Or if there is a major mistake by the management, with the age and strength of Yunjia Tianyu's players, there will be no problem in monopolizing all the championships in the next few years. Among their main players, except for Deng Jia who is over 30, Hao Dong is in a  The golden age of players at home and abroad. Other players are only in their early twenties. There is absolutely no problem in maintaining their peak form for five or six years. However, the main players in Dalian Dongfang are basically over the age of twenty-seven, and they are obviously getting older.  From now on, it will be increasingly difficult for Dalian Dongfang to compete with Yunjia Tianyu.

    But it is precisely because of this that Dalian Dongfang is not willing to let Yunjia Tianyu take away the championship easily. This year is their best year. If they cannot stop Yunjia Tianyu, it will be harder to stop them in the future.  .

    Therefore, after losing the ball, the players of Dalian Dongfang were not discouraged, but continued to fight Yunjia Tianyu in their best condition. Although they were one goal behind, Chi Shangbing was convinced that with the experience and ability of their players,  It is not impossible to tie the score or even take the lead.

    And Yunjia Tianyu also needs this championship.

    Pei Wei knows that although most of Yunjia Tianyu's main players are still very young, it is precisely because they are young and have good prospects that Pei Wei will not let them stay in Yunjia Tianyu for too long. Like Hao Dong, Nie Fei,  Outstanding players like Sun Chenghai will not play for Yunjia Tianyu for too long. He hopes to win the league championship before they leave. This will not only add a heavy weight to their own value, but also allow them to  Yunjia fans left good memories.

    The two sides started a fierce battle in the midfield. Yunjia Tianyu had the advantage in technology, while Dalian Dongfang had the advantage in integrity and physical fitness. The two sides went back and forth, and the battle was evenly matched.

    Before the end of the first half, Dalian Dongfang finally knocked on the door of Yunjia Tianyu through unremitting offense. After three consecutive shots, Gao Feng picked up the leak in front of the goal and stabbed the ball from Xiaofei into the door.

    This goal was not due to a mistake by Yunjia Tianyu's defense. After Nemechek opened a gap outside the penalty area, his powerful long-range shot was saved by Xiao Fei. Wang Tao headed the ball towards the goal.  The goal was empty. Materazzi returned to the defense to make a clearance. Wu Jiang's hasty clearance failed to go far. Li Min intercepted the ball and sent the ball into the penalty area again. Xiao Fei, who got up from the ground, jumped up and got ahead of Wang Tao.  The ball hit the sky, but the ball fell down and was grabbed by Gao Feng before Zhu Guosheng and stabbed it into the goal. Dalian Dongfang showed their perseverance.

    It is precisely because of this tenacity that Dalian Dongfang has remained unbeaten in the past fifty-four games. In any case, Dalian Dongfang, which has the best results since the beginning of the professional league, is definitely worthy of respect.

    But for Yunjia Tianyu, the stronger the opponent, the more necessary it is to defeat them!  Only by defeating the strongest can we prove that we are the strongest!

    The two sides entered the second half tied one to one. Yunjia Tianyu, who obviously did not accept the draw, continued to launch a fierce attack.

    Since the day it was formed, no matter what opponent it faces, Yunjia Tianyu has always relied on fierce offense to end the game!  It is precisely by relying on never stopping the attack and a strong desire to win that Yunjia Tianyu can create the miracle of three consecutive strides in just two years and create his own sky on the stage of Class A!

    From Wenger to Benitez, the offensive philosophies of these two coaches have been integrated into the players' blood vessels. At the same time, they have an incomparable desire and pursuit of the championship. No matter which team is in front of them, they must defeat each other.  Knock him down, and then step on him to reach the highest peak!

    Aren¡¯t you, Dalian Dongfang, the king?  If we defeat you, we will be the new kings!

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    As mentioned before, in League A, Dong, Fei, Tony, Ballack Yunjia Tianyu has too many players who can make the final decision, and when these players are successfully integrated, they have a very high degree of tacit understanding.  At that time, at least in League A, ~| scored the goal.

    Even Dalian Dongfang, which has the best defense, is no exception.

    No matter how solid Dalian Dongfang's defense is, there are times when flaws are revealed, but other teams rarely catch them. In other words, when they reveal flaws, they have already established the victory early, just like in the seventeenth round of the game.  Guangdong Hongda, although they were fortunate enough to become the second team to score two goals from Dalian Dongfang in one game this season (the first was Jilin Yanbian), they had already been hit five times before they scored two goals.  , making these two balls useless.

    But today¡¯s Yunjia Tianyu is not Guangdong Hongda. Their offensive power is at least two levels higher than Guangdong Hongda, which is currently struggling in the relegation zone.

    In the 48th minute, a straight pass came from the middle. Tony leaned on Zhang Enhua and suddenly turned around and hit the goal. The ball hit Zhang Enhua's side.When the ball bounced up, Tony, who reacted very quickly, immediately jumped into a head-flicking attack.

    The ball was thrown by Han Wenhai.

    In the 53rd minute, Aylin broke through from the wing and passed the ball across the goal. Ballack followed up with the long shot, and the ball hit the post hard and bounced out of the baseline.

    In the 58th minute, Fei Fei took a free kick from the right, and Materazzi, who came forward to assist, flicked his head towards the goal. The ball was pounced by Han Wenhai and was cleared by Vivas who was guarding the goal.

    Amid the deafening cheers of the Yunjia fans in the stands, Yunjia Tianyu became more and more courageous, and finally exceeded the score again in the 61st minute!

    Dunga took the ball in the middle and passed it across to Nie Fei in front.

    He took two steps back and was about to catch the ball. Nemechek behind him immediately pushed forward without any courtesy. In the first half, because of a loose marking, this guy passed a sure-fire pass.  The captain of the Czech national team does not want this young man to dominate the game again.

    But Fei didn¡¯t catch the ball. He parted his legs and let the ball roll between his legs. Then he ducked and passed around Nemechek¡¯s huge body!

    The ball was passed!  Fei used such an artistic and extraordinary way to get rid of Nemechek!

    Although he was still chasing closely behind him, Nemechek, who was much slower than Nie Fei, was unable to cause any trouble to Nie Fei in a short period of time. Nie Fei dribbled the ball and broke through to the front of Dalian Dongfang's penalty area, seeing two  A defender from Dalian Dongfang came towards him and immediately passed the ball to Hao Dong in the penalty area!

    In that area, Yunjia Tianyu has two forwards, while Dalian Dongfang has only one defender!

    Dong passed the ball again!  Tony, who was unguarded, hit the ball and shot. Han Wenhai fell to his knees!

    Two to one!  Yunjia Tianyu once again tore apart Dalian Dongfang's strongest defense line in the country in a head-to-head attack!

    In the 61st minute of the game, Yunjia Tianyu once again surpassed the score, completely overwhelming, and having a comprehensive advantage, making everyone think that Yunjia Tianyu will definitely win this game and then win the league championship trophy!

    But Dalian Dongfang is Dalian Dongfang after all. The undefeated streak of 54 league games was not achieved by luck. In these 54 league games, many teams once pushed Dalian Dongfang to a desperate situation, but in the end  Dalian Dongfang still relies on their tenacious fighting spirit to maintain this seemingly incredible record.

    Facts tell everyone, no matter what time, don¡¯t underestimate Dalian Dongfang.

    A stoic and stable mentality, a strong lineup, a rock-solid defense, and an attack as irresistible as flowing water - this is the Dalian Oriental team at its peak, not only at home, but also in the Asian Club Cup.  Just one step away from creating a miracle.

    And now at this time, it is the period when Dalian Dongfang is at its peak.

    Yunjia Tianyu fans were only happy for five minutes.  Five minutes later, Dalian Dongfang equalized the score for the second time in this game.

    Nemechek's pass from the center, Li Min pretended to break through to the baseline, attracting Wu Jiang to take a step back. This gave Li Min time to pass the ball calmly, and he hoisted the ball in at a 45-degree angle on the right side of the penalty area.  restricted area.

    A very fast outside arc pass, Wang Tao and Materazzi, who were pulled to the front point, both jumped up, but the arc of the ball was unusually high and flew over their heads.

    Originally, Wang Tao came forward not to shoot, but just to attract Materazzi.

    After the ball passed over the heads of the two people, it began to fall. Zhu Guosheng rushed out of the small penalty area and was about to hit the ball, but another figure was faster than him. He rushed in from outside the penalty area, then jumped high and faced him.  The ball hit the top of the ball!

    Hans!  Hans came in from outside the penalty area. He used his own strength to firmly suppress Zhu Guosheng, won the victory in the controlled collision, and then used the power of his forward motion to head the ball!

    A header near the penalty spot!

    The ball flew diagonally towards the lower left corner, then rebounded quickly after landing in the small penalty area. It was this rebound that affected Xiao Fei's judgment. His hand had already been extended downward, but the ball shot up diagonally and passed in front of his hand.  Pass by!

    Two to two!  Dalian Dongfang once again tenaciously tied the score!

    "Dalian team is so tenacious!" the CCTV commentator sighed: "Under such unfavorable circumstances, they still brought the game back to the same starting line! It seems that the competition for the A-A king's scepter is still going on.  When it¡¯s not over, there are still about twenty minutes left before the end of the game. Will Dalian Dongfang extend their unbeaten record to 55 games?¡±

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 220 The End of an Era

    This is the strongest voice of the players of Yunjia Tianyu. Since they entered the A-League last year, they have not just hoped to keep a seat in A-A like other newly promoted teams. After being nurtured by Pei Wei for so long, Yunjia Tianyu  What Jiatianyu players lack most is ambition. In their view, only winning the league championship is the best proof of their own strength!

    Competitive sports, especially professional competitive sports, if you always think about "participation" and "friendship first, competition second", then you are not worthy of being a real professional athlete!

    From the first day they entered Yunjia Tianyu, Pei Wei, Wenger and later Benitez have been instilling one truth into them: competitive competition, what is competition?  "Competition" is always at the forefront. Without competition, it cannot be called "competition"!

    But when they were about to achieve this goal, there was always a big mountain lying in front of them, coldly rejecting their way to the top. The name of this mountain was Dalian Dongfang.

    Now this mountain is in front of them. As long as they overturn this mountain, they will stand at the highest point, looking down at the other competitors at their feet, and achieve their glory!

    Under this kind of psychological stimulation, they were not discouraged by being equalized twice in a row. The tenacity of their opponents stimulated their desire to win. Only by defeating such opponents and winning the championship will we be the well-deserved No. 1 player in the country.  one!

    But Dalian Dongfang obviously has something they want to maintain, and that is their undefeated record and their championship. Although they have won the championship for two years in the three-year league, they can only be called a "winner" after defending the title at least once.  dynasty"!

    Being able to win the title of "Dynasty" is obviously more convincing than being a champion!

    Also stimulated by this mentality, the players of Dalian Dongfang fought against Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s stormy attack with all their strength. Although they seemed to be in danger, they repeatedly saved the day!

    At this time, Chi Shangbing made a move that seemed extremely wrong after the game. He replaced Wang Tao with a defender, preparing to hold on to the point. This was his usual method, as he led Dalian  As the head coach of a team like Dongfang, Chi Shangbing is stable enough to win, and can save face at critical moments to obtain actual benefits, just like last year, although Dalian Dongfang drew with Yunjia in an ugly home game  Tianyu scored one point, but the final result proved that Dalian Dongfang won the league championship just one point ahead of Yunjia Tianyu!

    In fact, it is not wrong. After all, Dalian Oriental is still two points ahead of Yunjia Tianyu. Although Dalian Oriental can win this game one round ahead of schedule, it is already very difficult to win in this situation, so we might as well guarantee a draw.  , continue to maintain the two-point advantage, so Dalian Oriental only needs to draw with Shanghai Shenhua in the final round - you know, although the goal difference is far behind Yunjia Tianyu, Dalian has a better relationship with each other in terms of victory and defeat.  Dongfang has the advantage. In the first round of the game, the two sides drew 1-1 at Dalian's home court, and this game was 2-2, with Dalian Dongfang scoring more away goals.

    Although it is not easy to score a point at Shanghai Shenhua's home court, it is much better than forcing an attack and giving Yunjia Tianyu three points. What's more, Shanghai Shenhua has to prepare for the FA Cup match against Beijing Yulin.  It may not be very effective in the final round.

    His move was keenly noticed by Benitez, who immediately made corresponding substitutions. Yang Tian came on to replace Wu Jiang, Gattuso came on to replace Dunga, and Tang Yong came on to replace Zhu Guosheng.  At the same time, adjustments were made to the players on the field. Sun Chenghai stepped forward to play in the midfield, Materazzi also moved to the forward line, leaving Tang Yong in the backcourt, and Gattuso followed closely behind Gao Feng.  beside.

    This is considered a desperate move by Benitez. He does not want to pin his hopes on Shanghai Shenhua to block Dalian. He would rather risk being counterattacked by Dalian Dongfang to overtake the score to win this game and firmly maintain the initiative.  Take it into your own hands!

    Yunjia Tianyu now has four centers in the penalty area, Yang Tian, ??Hao Dong, Tony, plus Materazzi on the forward line, Aylin on the left, Sun Chenghai on the right, Nie Fei in the middle, and behind him  He was protected by Ballack and Gattuso, with Tang Yong trailing behind.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who had changed three players in a row, now changed his formation to the legendary "one, two, three, four". This crazy move made everyone look at him, but Benitez did not attack blindly.  Yong needs to use his speed to defend Gao Feng, Dalian Dongfang's only counterattack point. Now that Wang Tao is off the field, Dalian Dongfang can only rely on Gao Feng to counterattack. In addition to Tang Yong, there is also Gattuso.  Immortal helps fill the position and is not afraid of the opponent's quick counterattack.

    Benitez, who dares to take risks, is ready to give Chi Shangbing, who is cautious first, a chance?Lessons learned.

    Fei¡¯s control of the ball in the middle created enough opportunities for Aylin and Sun Chenghai on both sides. After receiving the ball, both of them used their speed to force a pass, and then

    The two tall men were ready to grab points, and Hao Dong and Yang Tian were ready to shoot back at any time. Their reasonable playing style disrupted Dalian Dongfang's solid defense line. They only relied on a burst of energy to persevere.

    After playing on the wing for a period of time, Yunjia Tianyu suddenly changed to the center. Ballack's two long-range shots almost broke the door of Dalian Dongfang. If the defender hadn't sacrificed his life to block the eye-catching goal, Yunjia Tianyu would have beaten it for the third time.  The score was exceeded.

    The sudden attack from the center and the side made Dalian Dongfang's defense miserable. The forwards in the middle had already compressed their defense to a little bit. They also had to be wary of Ballack's long shot from outside the penalty area. This was only ten minutes for them.  It seems like a lifetime.

    After attacking the right wing for a while, Yunjia Tianyu suddenly shifted the attack to the middle. Sun Chenghai passed back to Ballack, and Ballack immediately transferred the ball to Nie Fei's feet in the middle.

    Seeing Fei taking the ball, Nemechek didn't dare to neglect and immediately stepped forward to meet him.

    As the captain of the Czech team, Nemechek feels that he has lost face today. This 20-year-old young man has already had a direct assist and a successful instigation in today's game, and that instigation  The offense was caused by passing him. How could Nemechek not feel depressed.

    With a head-on confrontation, Nemechek would not be afraid of this slightly thin young man at all, but this guy is very cunning and always uses his speed and skills to tangle with him, making him feel like he is too powerful.

    Before he went up to me, Nemechek had already made up his mind: If you still want to break through me, then I'm sorry, even if it's a foul, I will keep you!

    Fei approached Nemechek, suddenly his left shoulder sank, and then he quickly broke through to the right!

    This fake action is very simple, but it is very suitable in official games - in fierce competitions, players' nerves are generally under high tension, and it is normal to react intuitively. Such a simple action  Coupled with his extraordinary speed, he is often unfavorable on the court.

    Nemechek was deceived again - no wonder, defense is inherently more passive than offense, plus he was concentrating on preventing Nie Fei's false moves, but he didn't expect Nie Fei to not play tricks this time  Instead, I used the simplest and most direct method!

    Seeing that Fei was about to pass by his side, it was difficult for him to chase after his center of gravity before he turned around. Nemechek didn't have time to think too much, and grabbed Nie Fei's jersey with his backhand, and then tugged hard.

    Originally, with his flying speed, he could rush out of Nemechek's control before Nemechek caught him, but for some reason he suddenly slowed down and was caught by Nemechek, and then  He was pulled up and fell to the ground.

    "Cunning boy!" Chi Shangbing cursed fiercely. Although Nie Fei broke through Nemechek just now, Dalian Dongfang now has enough manpower in the penalty area. Even if Nie Fei dribbles the ball in, it won't be too big.  The threat, and then the kid deliberately slowed down and took a free kick - it was really cunning.

    Twenty-five meters away from the goal, Yunjia Tianyu won a direct free kick at the top of the penalty area and a little to the right.

    Dalian Dongfang formed a human wall of five people, blocking this side tightly. Han Wenhai directed the human wall to move again and again, and then he walked to the other side of the goal with confidence.

    Fei stood in front of the ball, and Ballack and Materazzi also stood beside him. However, the players in Dalian Dongfang knew that this free kick was probably taken by Nie Fei, and the two foreign players had never taken it at all.  Ballack is okay with free kicks. As a midfielder, he might be able to take a good free kick. And that Materazzi, a rough defender, still wants to score a free kick?

    Seeing that the wall was lined up, the referee blew the whistle to take the penalty.

    Fei took two steps back, then ran close to the ball and swung his right foot¡ª¡ª

    The Dalian Dongfang players who were lined up in the human wall jumped up. They all knew that Nie Fei's free kick skills were really good. They had seen it in the national team.

    But Fei¡¯s foot flew over the ball, and then Materazzi flew up and took the ball away!

    This time difference completely disrupted the rhythm of the wall - the jumping players had already begun to fall downwards. Only then did Materazzi pull the ball out, and it flew over their heads just as they were falling!

    The ball that flew over the wall began to fall rapidly, and then plunged into the goal before Han Wenhai pounced!

    ¡°Three to two! MattQi Qi scored a free kick!  It's so surprising that Materazzi, who has never taken a set kick before, actually scored such a beautiful free kick in such a crucial game!  It is now the 85th minute of the game, and Yunjia Tianyu is in sight of victory!  Dalian Dongfang¡¯s unbeaten record is about to be ended!  Maybe this goal also means the end of an era"

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 221 The Coming Victory

    Then he turned around and faced the stands, waving his hands upwards in an inflammatory manner, causing the fans in the stands to cheer even more fervently.

    Others don't know that Materazzi, a big and rough-looking defender, can also hit free kicks with extremely beautiful arcs. Even Benitez failed to discover this characteristic of Materazzi, but Pei Wei can still  have no idea?  He knows that in his previous life in the Serie A in the 1999-2000 season, Materazzi relied on his outstanding performance in set pieces (corner kicks for headers, free kicks and penalty kicks) to win the league in one breath.  After scoring fifteen goals and setting the Serie A single-season scoring record for a defender, he was spotted by Inter Milan and gradually grew into the core defender of the Italian national team.

    Therefore, during the training, Pei Wei specially arranged training for Materazzi and Nie Fei to coordinate free kicks. Although Materazzi did not have the opportunity to take set kicks due to the presence of Recoba and Nie Fei in the past, once he appeared today  , create a miracle immediately!

    Three to two, Yunjia Tianyu took the lead for the third time in this game. There was less than ten minutes left for Dalian Dongfang. Pei Wei did not believe that Dalian Dongfang could turn around in this situation!

    However, Benitez is not as optimistic as him. As a head coach, he knows very well that anything can happen on the football field. If you relax your vigilance before the game is over, then a miracle will happen.  Come upon your opponent.

    With a wave of his hand, Materazzi, Tony and others returned to the penalty area to help defend. Only Dong and Nie Fei were left in the frontcourt, preparing to spend the last few minutes of the game on defense.

    However, Dalian Dongfang obviously no longer had the courage to continue to equalize the score. They tied the score twice with tenacious fighting spirit, but it was obvious that they had exhausted their last courage and competition in those two pursuits.  In the first few minutes, their offense looked weak.

    As the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Yunjia Fengyun Stadium immediately became a boiling ocean - with the victory of this game, Yunjia Tianyu surpassed him with sixteen wins, five draws and 53 points.  Dalian Dongfang, which had sixteen wins, four draws and one loss, once again topped the standings after thirteen rounds, and this time it was in the twenty-first round!

    In other words, as long as Yunjia Tianyu defeats the mid-range team Chongqing Huanyu at home in the final round, they can win their first top league championship without looking at anyone's face!

    Yunjia Tianyu has full confidence in this game, as Pei Wei said in an interview: "Since the beginning of the professional league, we have not been able to become the first team to win the league championship, nor have we become the first team to win the league championship.  The second team to win the league championship - but we will definitely become the third team to win the league championship! Then the coming era will belong to Yunjia Tianyu!¡±

    The words have been released, but if they cannot be fulfilled, Pei Wei, who is now high-spirited, will become the object of ridicule by others.

    Chongqing Huanyu is not an easy opponent to deal with. The starting experience of this team is quite similar to that of Yunjia Tianyu. After recruiting a group of outstanding players through huge sums of money, they made three big strides in two years.  After graduating from A, one sentence can describe their upgrade experience: "Use the lineup of A B to fight against B, use the lineup of A to fight against B, and use the top three lineups of A to avoid relegation."

    The results of this newly promoted team this year are pretty good. With eight wins, five draws and eight losses, they have firmly locked in the eighth position in the standings. Without Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s brilliant performance before, Chongqing Huanyu would have become the history of Class A.  The best promoted team to date.

    But Pei Wei seems to be a little disdainful of this team whose experience is very similar to that of Yunjia Tianyu. In an interview, he commented on Chongqing Huanyu: "Although the Chongqing team has performed well this year, it is difficult for me to imagine this team.  The team will have a glorious future - they only have a main lineup that can rank in the middle and upper reaches of League A, and there are no good substitutes. What is even more worrying is that they do not have a complete echelon configuration of their own  It¡¯s okay to just spend money to buy people for the past two years, but how long can this kind of money be used? If one day the Huanyu Group stops investing, it will lose its own hematopoietic function and stable backup personnel, and the investment of money will be lost.  Finally, I think the fate waiting for this team is probably to disappear into the ranks of Class A"

    These words made the boss of Chongqing Huanyu furious. In addition, he already knew that the enemy who almost caused Chongqing Huanyu to lose the qualification to participate in the League A was this Pei Wei (Before the start of this season, the Football Association stipulated that there must be at least three teams of different ages.  Only the complete echelon is qualified to participate in the League A. This rule almost made everyone in Chongqing Huanyu jump into the river, and this rule was proposed by Pei Wei). Now the enemies are extremely jealous when they meet,

    ? ??Immediately issued a death order to the team: no matter what, we must stop it!  Even if they lose to Yunjia Tianyu in the end, don't let them win too easily!

    Benitez complained that Pei Wei should not make such a move to irritate his opponent before the game, but Pei Wei laughed and did not answer.

    For Pei Wei, there are some things he has to say, and no one can say them except him. Even if he pays a small price for it, it is necessary.

    What Benitez didn't know was that before the start of the game, Pei Wei secretly met with Mr. Yi from Chongqing Huanyu and sincerely put forward his suggestions to Mr. Yi during the conversation: Echelon is the foundation for the long-term development of a club.  Since the start of the league this year, you have been everywhere to buy players. You have spent a lot of money, but you have not been able to buy a championship lineup. If part of these investments can be used in echelon construction to cultivate local stars in Chongqing,

    That way, as a migrant group, we can truly capture the hearts of the people of Chongqing!

    Finally, Pei Wei sincerely expressed that if Mr. Yi is willing, Yunjia Tianyu is willing to support several echelon coaches of Chongqing Huanyu for free and help Chongqing establish its own echelon system.

    After a conversation, Mr. Yi was convinced. This Chongqing man himself also had a straightforward and fiery temper. Otherwise, he would not have said at the beginning of this year that he would kill Pei Wei, a guy who harmed others and did not benefit himself. He immediately said,  Prepare to give Yunjia Tianyu a three-pointer to express his gratitude.

    "No need, really no need." Pei Wei said to him: "As long as your players don't use hurtful actions during the game, even if you beat us and let us lose the championship, we have no problem. I hope my ball  The team strives for honors in a fair environment, rather than using relationships to win championships.¡±

    December 6th, Aa>|

    Yunjia Fengyun Stadium was full again. All Yunjia fans wanted to see with their own eyes how the team they supported reached the top. Fans with package tickets once again became the envy of others - you know, this game  The tickets for the game were sold out immediately after the match against Dalian a week ago. It is said that someone has already shouted out the price of one thousand yuan for a C ticket, but there is still no market for it.

    Everyone believes that Chongqing Huanyu, who is neither up nor down, cannot stop Yunjia Tianyu in such a game, and Yunjia Tianyu will win the championship in an easy game.

    But what happened next made all the fans sober - on the football field, no one is Lei Feng. If you want to win, you can only rely on yourself to win.

    Chongqing Huanyu sent the ball into Yunjia Tianyu's goal just ten minutes into the first half. After a series of passes in the frontcourt, the ball was passed into Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area. Materazzi headed the ball to clear the ball.  Flying out of the penalty area, the Chongqing team's avant-garde kept following the ball and volleyed the ball straight into the blind corner.

    While lagging behind, news also came from Shanghai: Dalian Dongfang is leading in the away game!

    The whole stadium fell silent, and the Yunjia fans began to understand a truth: before the final result comes out, there is no such thing as "absolute" on the football field.

    Yunjia Tianyu equalized the score before the end of the first half. Hao Dong received Aylin's cross pass and shot a tricky shot in the penalty area to equalize the score. He once again played the role of the key man, and this goal also allowed him to surpass  He defeated Hu Zhijun and became the player with the most goals in a single season since the beginning of the A-League.

    However, an equalizer was obviously not enough. Before the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu fans heard another bad news. In another game, Shanghai captain General Fan was sent off with a red card for arguing with the referee.  Can Shanghai Shenhua, which is one goal behind and one player short, still be able to defeat Dalian Dongfang even at home?

    Obviously, Yunjia Tianyu can only rely on himself!

    After the start of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu launched a powerful attack, but the Chongqing people obviously wanted to teach Yunjia Tianyu a lesson. They used tenacious defense to keep Yunjia Tianyu helpless.

    This is a huge test for the players of Yunjia Tianyu.

    Only by withstanding such a test can they truly have the temperament of a champion!

    Fortunately, Yunjia Tianyu survived. In the unremitting attack, Yunjia Tianyu finally relied on Ballack's kick in the melee in the penalty area to overtake the score!

    After leading the score, the game became much easier to play.

    Good news always comes one after another. News came from Shanghai that after falling behind by one goal, the Shanghai team evened the score!

    But this has nothing to do with Yunjia Tianyu. As long as this score is maintained until the end of the game, no matter what the situation is in Dalian, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely win the league championship!

 Volume 4 1997 Volume 4 Chapter 222 We are the Champions

    From the 60th minute to the 80th minute of the game, in just 20 minutes, the fans at Yunjia Fengyun Stadium cheered four times in a row!

    Except for the Yunjia fans who cheered for Tony's header in the 78th minute, the other three cheers came from thousands of miles away in Shanghai, where the match between Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Dongfang was played.  Goal news.

    ??In these twenty minutes, Shanghai Shenhua, without captain General Fan, actually scored three goals in a row, leading Dalian Dongfang by a big score of 4 to 1!  Although Dalian Oriental recovered a goal before the end, they still suffered their second consecutive defeat in the league. They lost to Shanghai Shenhua 4-2 in an away game. This was the third time that Dalian Oriental Professional League had lost in the league since its inception.  suffered two consecutive defeats.

    This result allowed Dalian Dongfang, which was two points ahead of Yunjia Tianyu two rounds ago, to be pulled down by four points by Yunjia Tianyu. It reversed the situation in one fell swoop and won the league championship with a record-breaking 56 points from seventeen wins and five draws.

    Yunjia fans are lucky. They only waited four years to win the top league championship. This is the result of all Yunjia people working hard and working hard step by step. Today, they have reason to be happy and shout!

    The members of the Chongqing team have no chance to continue the game. At this time today, they are just supporting roles. In the previous time, they have proven that they have worked hard, and Yunjia Tianyu has also proven that he is indeed capable of winning.  This championship, now, is the time for Yunjia Tianyu to party.

    The referee only blew the whistle to end the game after only one minute of extra time. He took the ball handed over by Nie Fei with a smile on his face, and then quickly ran back to the referee's lounge - he had already seen Yun who couldn't contain his excitement.  The Jia fans had already begun to climb over the railings and pour into the stadium. He did not want to continue to stay on the field in such an environment.

    The Chongqing players have also returned to the locker room. The entire stadium is now full of people, and countless fans are venting their happiness - when Yunjia Tianyu was first formed, they could not have imagined that it would be today.

    They never thought about it, but Pei Wei did. In addition to improving the level of Chinese football, everything he has done in the past four years, and more importantly, he has personally created a dream team in Chinese football.  From scratch, from just a few dozen young or substitute players, to now having four active national players, three national youth players, and countless young players with potential, he has sacrificed a lot.

    But when he saw the smiles from the fans and players this year that were completely genuine, he felt it was worth it.

    Pei Wei quietly wiped the corners of his eyes, then raised his head. He turned into the confident, arrogant, and arrogant iron-fisted chairman of the club again. He laughed and opened his arms, hugging Benitez next to him.  Hug each other tightly.

    Without Benitez as a head coach, maybe Yunjia Tianyu can still win the league championship unstoppably in the future, but this year it will be very difficult. Benitez is also a person worthy of the fans' gratitude, although there were many problems when he came.  No one thinks highly of him, and more people miss Wenger, but he did what Wenger failed to do.

    After hugging Benitez tightly, Pei Wei let go and looked at the surging crowd with a smile.

    Su Mei came to him and held Pei Wei's hand with rare tenderness. Pei Wei turned around and the two looked at each other and smiled.

    Although the surroundings were extremely noisy, the two of them felt calm and warm in their hearts.  Although it was not stated explicitly, after more than a year of working together, Pei Wei found that Su Mei had begun to become an indispensable part of his side.

    The tenderness in Su Mei¡¯s eyes became stronger and stronger. She opened her mouth and was about to speak

    "Damn!" Pei Wei's face suddenly changed and he shouted: "So many fans entered the stadium? God bless them, please don't think of digging a piece of lawn back as a souvenir!"

    His concerns are justified. You must know that when Roma defeated Parma at home in the 2000-01 season to win the league championship, their crazy fans turned the entire Olympic Stadium into a vegetable patch-the net was cut into one piece.  Pieces of grass were taken away, and the lawn was hollowed out piece by piece by the fans. Even the goal was dismantled by the crazy fans and taken home piece by piece - not to mention the jerseys and sneakers worn by the players.  Well, at least at that time Pei Wei saw many players running on the court on TV, completely ignoring his words and just hanging outside.

    If the fans of Yunjia Tianyu do this today, then Pei Wei will suffer a big loss - you must know that the lawn of Yunjia Fengyun Stadium is also an expensive lawn imported from abroad.  Jia Tianyu has several million dollars - if the fans really want to poach them all, then Pei Wei will probably spend a lot of money again. As for whether the players will bePei Wei didn't think about stripping off his clothes. Anyway, these guys wouldn't be complained about being immoral - they were quite inhumane.

    Su Mei couldn¡¯t say a word because she was stuck in her throat. She almost held her breath. She looked at Pei Wei with an anxious face in great depression, but she felt helpless in her heart.

    Fortunately, the public security regulations of "no damage to public property" are deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people, and no one has thought of the idea of ????opening the lawn - at most, it will be trampled too much, and the lawn will need to invest a sum of money to repair it.

    Pei Wei, relieved, turned to Su Mei and asked, "What did you want to say just now? What was it?"

    Already come to your senses

    He said strangely: "You are just a petty person. Fans with serious bourgeois ideas are very simple."

    Just after saying this, Su Mei, who was holding back all her energy to say what she had failed to say just now, saw a large group of people running towards the two of them menacingly, and was immediately frightened to death.  He yelled and ran away, but of course he couldn't say anything.

    Before Pei Wei could react, the group of people - Yunjia Tianyu's players had already ran over and started fighting Pei Wei. They shouted "one, two, three" together, and then pulled him away.  Pei Wei threw it into the sky.

    Pei Wei, who was thrown into the sky, saw that Benitez could not escape the clutches of these people and was almost thrown into the sky with him. The two looked at each other helplessly in the air and then fell down.  The first sex club owner and first coach in Class A were constantly thrown into the sky

    The commotion lasted for nearly an hour before the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium subsided. The enthusiastic fans who entered the stadium were politely sent to the stands by a large number of police. The Yunjia Tianyu players also ran back to the locker room to take a shower and change.  After clearing out the venue, Yunjia Tianyu and the staff sent by the Football Association quickly set up a temporary podium in the center of the stadium, set up microphones and tweeters, and waited for the Yunjia Tianyu players to dress up.  Came out cleanly to receive the award.

    After changing their clothes, the Yunjia Tianyu players appeared on the court under the leadership of Pei Wei and Benitez. Applause and cheers immediately rang out in the stands, and the entire stadium was once again drowned by the huge sound.

    Xu, who came to Yunjia in person to prepare the awards, stood on the podium with a smile on his face and waited for them to come up. Of course, the Football Association also made preparations. Another vice chairman, Wan Junsheng, went to Shanghai with another championship trophy. After all,  Dalian also has the possibility of winning the championship - of course, the trophy is copied, which is also the practice of national football associations.

    After shaking hands with Xu, Pei Wei led the team and stood behind Xu. Xu flicked the microphone in front of him to try, and then announced in his powerful voice: "The 1997 Chinese Professional Football League Class A  The Group A League Championship Award Ceremony begins now! On behalf of the Chinese Football Association and the Professional League Organizing Committee, I would like to announce that the 1997 Tianyu Football Team!¡±

    As soon as the last word fell, huge cheers rang out from the stands, and the military band played "Singing the Motherland", and the atmosphere reached its peak.

    Amid cheers, Xu picked up gold medals one by one from the plate held by the etiquette lady beside him, and hung them around the necks of the players one by one.

    After the players finished, it was the turn of the coaching staff, and the last one was Pei Wei.

    After placing the gold medal on Pei Wei, the two shook hands tightly. The two good friends in private and secret comrades at work looked at each other deeply, and everything was unspoken.

    ¡°I have set an example in the league, and the Football Association depends on you.

    I am fully responsible for the work of the Football Association. The prosperity of the league still depends on you club owners. All I can do is provide you with the maximum protection.

    ¡°Don¡¯t say anything, it¡¯s all for Chinese football.

    For Chinese football.

    In just a moment of eye contact, thousands of words have been exchanged.

    After letting go of his hand, Pei Wei walked towards his subordinates and his players. He and the players raised the golden trophy together. While raising it high above their heads, they collectively let out a loud roar: "We are the champions."  !¡±

    ?******************************************

    A week later, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Beijing Yulin 2-1 in the third place and won the Football Association Cup. This was a consolation for them whose league results were unsatisfactory.

    The Chinese football world in 1997 came to an end. During this year, China achieved:  Rushing into the finals of the World Cup, the National Youth Team also tied the best result in history and entered the top eight of the World Youth Championship. Chinese football has achieved professional success in the past four years.The reform and opening up of the league has yielded fruitful success.

    1997 is about to pass and 1998 is coming.

    Volume 4 ended in 1997, please look forward to Volume 5: 1998

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 223 Investment

    Wearing sunglasses and looking like a returned overseas Chinese, Pei Wei looked at the bustling crowds of people everywhere and suddenly laughed: "The United States is the most powerful and richest country in the world, right? But every time I start from  When I came back from the United States, I always felt that it was better to live in China. The place in the United States was more lively, but I still felt that something was missing.¡±

    "Okay, don't sigh, it makes you so patriotic." Su Mei, who caught up from behind, curled her lips: "It's only been more than half a month since you left, it's like you have been wandering abroad for decades -  Don¡¯t be so sour, please.¡±

    As she spoke, Su Mei pinched her sore shoulders with her backhand: "Ah, I'm exhausted. Let's find a place to stay for the night. We'll go back to Yunjia tomorrow. I won't be able to make it in time for New Year's Day anyway Really, I'll accompany you to the United States.  For so many days, I didn¡¯t even say thank you.¡±

    "You strongly requested to go." Pei Wei said with a smile: "I have already said that I went here purely for business, but you still don't believe it."

    "I didn't know you had stayed in Silicon Valley for just ten days and didn't go anywhere else. I thought you could go to Las Vegas for two days." Su Mei complained and followed.  Pei Wei walked out of the airport.

    "Aren't you a master's student in the United States? Why haven't you been to Las Vegas? The transportation in the United States is very developed, and you can go there on weekends." Pei Wei asked curiously.

    "How could I have money to play at that time? My family was very strict with me." Su Mei said, "The money they gave me every month was not even enough for living expenses, and I had to work by myself washing dishes. My father was  Yige Langtai is so stingy. I went to the United States with you, a big boss, and thought I could have a good time, but who knew that I would be working as a free worker for you again, and I would have to be the one to negotiate and other things. "

    Pei Wei snickered in his heart, thinking that someone with a master's degree in economics and business management who knew seven languages ??would be a fool if he didn't use it, but he said: "I never gamble - not even small bets or big bets. Gambling is just a game of money.  , I won¡¯t do it if my life and fortune are at stake, it¡¯s boring to make small fuss.¡±

    "It's boring." Su Mei curled her lips again.

    The two of them talked, walked into a restaurant near the airport, asked for a private room, and ordered a few dishes - both of them were hungry and unwilling to eat the food served on the plane.

    After the waiter finished serving the food and left, Su Mei took a chopstick and slowly ate it in her mouth, and suddenly said: "I really didn't expect that you are really rich and you took out seven million in one go.  The amount of US dollars invested in Cerent Company is quite large.¡±

    "No, Miss Su, you have seen the world. Just seven million US dollars is nothing." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Your family's assets are probably several billion US dollars, right? These seven million US dollars are nothing."  It won¡¯t surprise you.¡±

    "But all you took out was cash!" Su Mei said disdainfully: "You think I don't know anything? Seven million US dollars, almost 60 million yuan, such a large amount of cash is very high  Welleven if the total assets of my father's group exceed 3 billion U.S. dollars, that includes real estate! The amount of cash that can be freely used is only about 50 million U.S. dollars, and this money still needs to be invested in many fields.  It¡¯s not like you, with a net worth of only 200 million US dollars, but you can spend 7 million US dollars in cash at once. This is a very high number!¡±

    "But my current net worth is basically all in cash." Pei Wei laughed: "Except for 27% of Tianhua Group's stocks and 3% of Dell's shares, all of my  The only real estate is the Yunjia Tianyu Club - if this money is idle, it is better to invest it. Money is the way to make money. Besides, I don't have any projects that require large investments now. Rather than leaving it in the bank to get moldy,  Might as well use up some.¡±

    "Then why invest in this cerent company? This is just an inconspicuous company in Gu, and they are a newly established company this year. There seems to be no need to invest and only 7 million US dollars can get 100%  Thirty-five shares, to be honest, it¡¯s not worth it,¡± Su Mei shook her head.

    "It is precisely because no one has yet anticipated the value of this company that our investment will go so smoothly." Pei Wei said confidently: "Let's see, in a few years, this company will  It will be a cash cow for me.¡±

    "Forget it, who wants you to be the boss?" Su Mei lowered her head and started eating: "But I reserve my opinion."

    Pei Wei smiled and said nothing. It is no wonder that Su Mei was pessimistic about the prospects of this investment. Among the companies with as many stars in Silicon Valley, Cerent Company has neither strong financial strength nor particularly eye-catching products. There are just many  The most inconspicuous person in the company.

    But who could have known that in less than a year, this company¡¯s only product, cerent54, would become the first choice for all computer networks?It is a target that network equipment manufacturers are flocking to. In a year and a half, Cisco, the world's largest computer network equipment manufacturer, will acquire cerent as a whole for more than US$7 billion. By then, it will own 100% of the company.  Pei Wei, who owns 35 shares, will earn at least nearly US$3 billion from it.

    Although Pei Wei was confused in his previous life, he had heard about big things like Cisco's acquisition of cerent, and he also knew that cerent was looking for venture capital in the early stage but failed.  Called a fool.

    He started preparing for this investment as early as last year. He first registered a venture capital company in the United States, and then invested in several small companies on a small scale. Today is the day he is waiting.

    Now that the investment was finally successful, Pei Wei suddenly felt a sense of complacency - he only had to wait for more than a year, and his net worth would immediately skyrocket more than ten times!  By then, it won¡¯t be a problem for me to follow Abramovich¡¯s example and go to Europe to buy a club and burn money to play!

    After staying in Beijing for a day, Pei Wei and Su Mei returned to Yunjia. Now Xu's official appointment has been announced. He has become the chairman of the Chinese Football Association. The original Yuan Weiming has been transferred to other departments, but Xu still retains his position.  The Football Association has all the power. In addition, it is said that the General Administration of Sports also intends to give the Football Association, which has made outstanding achievements in recent years, greater autonomy. The Football Association's way of doing things will become more flexible and less likely to be restricted.

    So Pei Wei plans to sort out a plan during this free time, and then make suggestions to Xu on how to make each club's own hematopoietic function more powerful and standardized.

    In this plan, Pei Wei decided to use the future Premier League as a prototype, because the situation of the Football Association and the Chinese Football Association is relatively close, both have extremely deep official backgrounds, and the prosperity of the Premier League in later generations also shows that some of the measures taken by the Football Association are  Quite outstanding.

    Of course, this plan is difficult to write, because after all, the situation in the UK is different from that in China, and the Premier League has attracted quite a few wealthy people from other countries to invest in later generations. At the same time, the consumption power of the British people is much greater than that of the Chinese people.  , it is definitely unrealistic to copy it completely, you can only take it slowly.

    But Pei Wei has enough time. The team will have to wait until after the New Year to gather together, and the club's affairs are basically completed. He now has more free time.

    This month or so has also been Pei Wei's most leisurely time. During the day, he writes plans in the office and considers how to modify them to be more in line with the actual situation of Chinese football. When his brain is not enough, he goes to the gym to exercise. In the evening, he and Su Mei go around  Shopping for entertainment, life is simply more comfortable than a fairy.

    But what makes him a little strange is that although he can still meet Nie Fei in the gym every day, he finds that Nie Fei seems to spend less and less time exercising in the gym - this is a bit abnormal, because Pei  Wei knew that Nie Fei had no other hobbies off the court except reading and listening to music. He didn't smoke, drink, dance or play cards. He even never played mahjong, which was sometimes played with colorful colors among his teammates. The reason was simple.  , Nie Fei, who grew up in Brazil, didn¡¯t know how to play cards at all.

    ??What else can a young man with no hobbies do besides training and exercising by himself every day?  So in the past, except for competition days, Nie Fei had to exercise for at least two hours in the gym according to the training plan arranged by Yourcenar. However, during this period, Pei Wei found that Nie Fei had less and less time to exercise in the gym.  , only about an hour.

    Pei Wei, who was a little strange, decided to talk to Nie Fei. No one in Nie Fei's family cared about him, there was only an old grandfather. If this young man got into some bad habits, it would not be a good thing.

    Pei Wei treats Fei like his own child - although he has no children, so he doesn't want Nie Fei to fail to reach the heights he deserves in football due to other reasons.

    Pei Wei came to the gym again that day and happened to see Nie Fei having just finished taking a shower in the bathroom of the gym and wiping his wet hair with a towel. He must have just finished exercising.

    "Boss, you are here for training again. I have just finished training and am about to leave." Seeing Pei Wei come in, Nie Fei took the lead in saying hello to Pei Wei.

    "Hmm." Pei Wei nodded and asked casually: "I have been writing documents for a day, and I am a little tired. I want to sweat a little and give my brain a rest When did you come here? Why have you finished practicing?"

    "I came here an hour ago, and I'm almost done practicing." Fei didn't pay attention and answered casually.

    "I remember you always practiced for two hours before, but now the time seems to be much shorter." Pei Wei sat down and looked at Fei and said.

    Fei was stunned for a moment, but replied: "Yourcenar's arrangement only requires you to practice every day."Just 2 hours is enough. I used to practice more on my own when I had nothing to do I have been busy lately and I don't have much time, so I haven't practiced more Boss, is there any problem?  "

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 224 Love Mentor

    He smiled and said: "I have no intention of interfering in your private life Don't be so nervous, we are just chatting What happened recently? Can you tell me? Of course, don't force it if it's not convenient for you to say it."

    Fei smiled shyly, and Pei Wei felt relieved when he saw his expression - it must not be anything else. At most, it is related to women. For players, it is normal to have entanglements with women.

    "Boss, actually I was going to tell you even if you didn't ask." Pei Wei felt happy after hearing Fei's words, and then Nie Fei added: "If I don't tell you, I can't find anyone else."  People say" Pei Wei's face collapsed after hearing this - I am the only choice for love!

    "I was with a girl during this time." Fei said the answer that Pei Wei had in mind, but Pei Wei was still a little worried. With Nie Fei's current reputation in Yunjia, I don't know how many little stars want to pass it on.  It would be bad to get involved in some scandals to increase his reputation. It would be bad if Nie Fei, who had never experienced such things, was upset and affected his competitive level.

    "This girlisn't a singer or actress?" Pei Wei asked cautiously.

    Fei shook his head and laughed: "No, how can a singing and acting star like me She is three years younger than me. I think I get along well with her, but I just don't know what others think.  Yes, I didn¡¯t dare to ask.¡±

    "Three years younger?" Pei Wei opened his mouth wide: "Brother, you are only twenty this year. Isn't that girl seventeen? You guys are a little early, aren't you? You are not even old enough, what are you doing?  It¡¯s so exciting.¡±

    "What did Jia Yuanyuan say in "I Love My Family"? Love does not distinguish between young and old, and there is no one-way street in life." Fei retorted not to be outdone. It seems that he is really not afraid of Pei Wei, the boss, and Pei Wei.  The reason why I never use the boss's airs to put them down: "You are over thirty and you still don't have a good relationship with Miss Su Mei I can't like people when I'm twenty."

    Pei Wei's nose was almost crooked with anger: "I don't know what is unclear Su Mei and I are innocent" At this point, Pei Wei thought of that ridiculous night, and felt a little lack of confidence, so he changed the topic.  : "What I'm talking about now is your problem!"

    He wanted to change the subject, but Fei didn't want to let him go, and came up to him with a smile: "?, really, boss, we are very interested in the situation between you and Miss Su Mei tell me, how will it develop?"  I will never tell you what step it has taken."

    "Between me and her Damn, this has nothing to do with you. If you say anything else, your salary will be deducted." Pei Wei got angry: "Tell me your problem honestly, you didn't treat this girl what happened?"

    "What?" Fei exclaimed, "I haven't even touched anyone else's handBoss, why are you so full of pornography? I'm just imagining you asking me something."

    Pei Wei felt a little ashamed when Fei said this: Could it be that I have become a middle-aged weird uncle now?  No, although my mental age is almost sixty, I am still very healthy and have no interest in Loli

    "What do you want to ask me? Tell me and I promise to help you solve the problem." Pei Wei didn't want to continue with this conversation that caused him a huge loss of face. Although he never had any airs in front of the players, he still had to maintain his image.  When he heard Nie Fei say that he wanted to ask him something, he immediately hit the snake on the stick and made a promise by patting his chest.

    Fei glanced at Pei Wei suspiciously. He really didn't think Pei Wei was reliable, but he couldn't help it. He couldn't find anyone else to ask this question: "Well, I just want to ask. I think I like her very much, but she  Although she is willing to play with me and go shopping and watch movies together, I don¡¯t know what she thinks and whether she likes me.¡±

    "Haha, child, this is a problem that has troubled all young people since the origin of the human race" Pei Wei said with a vicissitudes of life expression: "This problem has always existed since the beginning of human beings Women have always been  It is a contradictory animal. The Bible says that woman was formed from the rib of man"

    "Boss, I don't want to know how they came here. I just want to know what she thinks" Nie Fei interrupted him with a sigh, thinking to himself, I really shouldn't ask Pei Wei, too, look at him  I am over thirty and have no wife. Isn¡¯t it because I asked him about Yu blindness?

    "Do you like the feeling of being with her?" Pei Wei asked.

    "Yes." Fei nodded.

    "Then she didn't refuse when you asked her out and went out with you every time?" Pei Wei continued to ask.

    "Yeah." Fei continued to nod.

    "So did you two have any substantial contact when you were together? For example, holding hands and hugging waists or something?" Pei Wei asked again.

    "No." Fei ?He shook his head once.

    "Have you ever done such an action? If so, what was her reaction?" Pei Wei then asked.

    "I haven't done it" Nie Fei's face turned red again.

    There was a boy and a girl doing homework together. It turned out that it was getting late and the door outside was closed. The girl could not go back. There was only one bed in the room, so the girl said to the boy: "Today we will sleep in  There is a bed, but you can only sleep and not do other things, otherwise you will be a beast!  ¡¯ The boy agreed, but when the two of them slept on the same bed, the boy couldn¡¯t help it, but in order not to be a beast, he could only endure it.  "

    "What happened next?" Fei listened with interest.

    "Later nothing happened. The boy withstood the test. Guess what happened when he woke up the next morning?" Pei Wei continued to whet Nie Fei's appetite.

    "What happened?" Nie Fei asked cooperatively. It seemed that he knew how to listen to stories better than Guo Jing.

    ¡°When we came together the next morning, the boy thought he would be praised, but the girl slapped him in the face and said angrily: ¡®You are worse than a beast!¡¯ and then left.¡± Pei Wei said seriously.

    "Haha!" Nie Fei laughed when he came back to his senses, and then looked at Pei Wei with an aggrieved face: "Boss, you are beating around the bush and scolding me!"

    "It's right to scold you. As a man, don't you know how to take the initiative?" Pei Wei scolded Fei: "If someone agrees to go shopping and watch a movie with you, it means that they at least have some interest in you Do you still let me  Is this girl taking the initiative with you? Go ahead and try it when we meet tonight and see how she reacts."

    "What if she falls out?" Nie Fei still didn't believe it and asked hesitantly.

    "What are you afraid of? I have everything, go!" Pei Wei waved his hand and drove Nie Fei out of the gym.

    Under Pei Wei¡¯s instigation, Nie Fei set out with confidence, and then the next day, he appeared in front of Pei Wei with a slap mark on his face.

    "Boss" Fei's voice was so miserable that it made those who heard it sad and those who saw it crying: "I listened to you and did it, and then it became like this." He pointed at his face.

    "What did you do?" Pei Wei was shocked when he saw Nie Fei like this, but he was relieved. Such a fierce reaction showed that the girl did not approach Fei with any purpose. In fact,  Pei Wei's idea yesterday was also a bit of a joke.

    Fei said with a sad face: "Yesterday in the movie theater, I saw an opportunity and put my hand on it Who knows, it went on for a little bit and then it became like this" He pointed to his face again.

    "Poor child" Pei Wei looked at him sympathetically: "How do you feel? Do you think this slap is worth it?"

    "It was worth it" Fei said with an afterthought: "It was the first time I encountered that place it felt so strange, but very comfortable"

    Looking at Fei like this, Pei Wei sighed in his heart, another pure and innocent little boy disappeared!

    Pei Wei, who felt quite sorry for Fei Fei, decided to give Nie Fei some advice: "Do you know where you failed? You were too impatient! You have no experience! Of course, this is understandable, so you have to continue dating her and tell her  What happened yesterday was not something you did intentionally. If she forgives you, then it means there is still something to be done."

    "Then what?" Fei looked at Pei Wei with hopeful eyes, hoping that the love consultant could give him some good ideas.

    "Then? When it's time to go shopping, go shopping, and when it's time to watch a movie," Pei Wei waved his hand: "Don't be so innocent, use more small movements on your hands, but don't go too far Hold your little hand, touch your waist,  Help her flip her hairdo it naturally! Don't let people see that you are deliberately taking advantage of her, do you understand?"

    "What are you taking advantage of, boss, you are so ugly." Fei said dissatisfied.

    "Don't you understand this?" Pei Wei said proudly: "Use a few seemingly unintentional movements to slowly make the contact between you more intimate, and let her slowly begin to get used to your intimate movements, step by step.  , gradually disintegrating her psychological defense, making her feel that this is a natural thing, and thenhehe, win it in one fell swoop!"

    "What do you mean by taking it?" Nie Fei blinked his bright eyes and asked with a pure face.

    "Just take it forget it, you don't have to worry about this, just do as I say." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Finally, I will tell you the biggest secret to falling in love, the absolute secret to winning!"

    "What is it?" Fei stretched his head over.

    "It's a relentless fight! Did you see how Gattuso defended on the court? Just do it with that energy!"??Pei Wei said mysteriously: "Boldness, carefulness, and thick skin are the three elements of love!"

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 235 Su Mei¡¯s Trouble

    What to say again?  ) set off confidently.

    Pei Wei didn't meet Nie Fei in the next few days. I don't know how the situation went, but seeing that Nie Fei didn't come to Pei Wei for advice in the past few days, I guess it was a good situation, not a small one.

    As long as he is not doing other things, Pei Wei can rest assured. Although Nie Fei is still young, it is not bad to fall in love to kill time and burn fat. Even if the young man cannot control it, nothing will happen.  It doesn't matter, for professional players, getting married early will make them understand the sense of responsibility earlier, and they can put all their energy on the court without worries.

    After solving one problem, Pei Wei can finally write a plan comfortably. Now the entire club is on track. The players are stable and no major surgery is needed. The five foreign players are also top-notch. There is no need to bother looking for new foreign players. This  This allowed him to calm down and think about the future plans of Chinese football.

    However, he did not expect that this plan was not so easy to write out. Although he was free during this period, there were always sudden things that disrupted his thinking and affected his emotions.

    The previous time it was Fei's love problem. Although it was a bit troublesome, it could only be regarded as a small trouble at best. What happened next was a big trouble.

    It¡¯s a big, big trouble.

    Later, when Pei Wei thought about what happened during this period, he always thought a little superstitiously: "Could it be that the plan he made was too unnatural, so God would create one trouble after another to interfere with him?"

    On this day, Pei Wei was in the office thinking about how to make the club's financial revenue more abundant. This is a very important issue. If this problem is not solved, each club will never have independent financial management rights.

    Yunjia Tianyu can be regarded as the club with the highest financial revenue. Last year, its income exceeded 30 million, which did not include Recoba¡¯s transfer fee. However, if Recoba¡¯s transfer fee is not included, Yunjia  Tianyu is still losing money. Although the loss is not much, only a few million, as the best-run Yunjia Tianyu has losses, then the losses of other clubs will definitely be more serious.

    There is no other way to think about open source. Yunjia Tianyu has a big advantage compared with other clubs, that is, their stadium belongs to them, and they only need to pay maintenance costs every year, while other clubs basically have  They are renting a club from the local sports committee as their home stadium, and the annual contracting fee is a huge number.  Although under Pei Wei's leadership, various clubs began to pay attention to the development of fan merchandise, but since China's per capita income level is not high, the income in this area is not too much.

    While Pei Wei was thinking hard about this problem, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open with a bang, and Su Mei ran in with a look of panic on her face.

    Pei Wei, who had his thoughts interrupted, raised his head in displeasure. He had already announced that no one was allowed to disturb him when he was thinking about things in the office - but when he saw Su Mei, he frowned.  , he knew that if there was nothing wrong, Su Mei would not easily disturb him.

    "What's wrong? Did something happen?" Pei Wei asked slowly without getting angry, but his voice was no longer calm.

    "It's over, Pei Wei, something big has happened!" Su Mei said hurriedly: "This time the fun is really over, I'm done!"

    "What's wrong? Speak slowly." Pei Wei's anger subsided. It seemed that something had really happened to Su Mei, otherwise she wouldn't be so anxious.

    Su Mei didn't look as calm as usual, and said in a panic: "Imy father already knows that I work at Yunjia Tianyu! Uncle Zhou just called me quietly to tell me that my father has rushed to Yunjia Tianyu  "What should I do? I have been running away for more than two years. My father must be very angry. If he catches me, he will definitely beat me to death!"

    Hearing this, Pei Wei was also shocked. He knew that what he did was not honest - he let a wealthy lady work for him for more than a year. Although he was not afraid of the power of the Su Mei family,  This is your fault.

    "Calm down, let's think about it first, how did your father know you are here?" Pei Wei tried to calm down Su Mei.

    "What are you still thinking about!" Su Mei said anxiously: "No matter how he knew it, he already knew it and was already here Forget it, I'd better pack my things and run away, before he catches me  You must grit your teeth and say that I am not here and have never been here! Even if I put you on the tiger bench and pour pepper water, you can't say it! The time has come for you to be tested"

    Pei Wei grabbed Su Mei who had already started talking nonsense: "Stop joking! Your father won't use any means to deal with it"?¡­You can say that I am a local snake in Yunjia¡­ But have you ever thought about it, your father didn¡¯t know you were in Yunjia for two years, how come he suddenly found out today?  I don¡¯t believe that he found it on his own. If he found it,

    We¡¯re here, why don¡¯t we wait until today?  "

    "Yes." Su Mei calmed down a little.

    "Besides, since he is ready to come, I think with your father's status, it is impossible to come to Yunjia casually, right? How can he come in person without certainty and solid evidence? It is enough to send someone to check! Since  He has already gone out in person, which means he must have known that you are indeed in the Yunjia Tianyu Club! Even if you run away now, even if I deny it, it will still be in vain. You can't hide for the rest of your life, right?  Continue to analyze Su Mei.

    "It seems there is no way to escape" Su Mei sat down on the sofa in frustration and lamented: "What should I doPei Wei, I'm miserable. Not to mention running away from marriage, I have been hiding outside for two years."  , my father will definitely beat me to deathI wonder if grandpa can save my life this timeBy the way, I can find grandpa."

    Jumping up from the sofa, Su Mei hurriedly took out the phone and dialed a series of numbers quickly.

    Pei Wei watched Su Mei put the phone to her ear. After waiting for a while, someone probably answered the phone. A smile appeared on Su Mei's face and she said in a cooing voice: "Grandpa~~~~ It's me, little one."  Eyebrow~~~~"

    Pei Wei's whole body's hair stood on end. He had never seen Su Mei speak in such a voice.

    "You damn girl!" It seems that Mr. Su also has a fiery temper. Even Pei Wei next to him heard his roar: "It's been more than two years since you disappeared. Okay, your wings have hardened and you can fly! I don't want to.  Just tell me if you want to marry that kid, can grandpa still force you to run away for two years? Do you want grandpa to die? "

    "Grandpa" Su Mei started to cry: "Grandpa, I miss you too. I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you so much!"

    Pei Wei nodded from the side. It seemed that Su Mei was not an idiot. She ignored the serious matter of cheating her family and instead launched a family offensive - isn't this what the old man does?

    It's a pity that Su Mei seems to have used it in the wrong place this time. Mr. Su over there doesn't accept this trick at all: "Miss me? Miss me? I haven't even called you for more than two years? Do you not want to be the granddaughter of the Su family?"  Then I will make it happen for you!¡±

    "No, grandpa." Su Mei said aggrievedly: "Aren't I afraid that you will force me again as soon as I contact my family? I have missed you so much in the past two years. Also, I bought you several pairs of yours.  My favorite is the red panda. I buy one pack in January, and I have almost bought three in the past two years.¡±

    Pei Wei next to him was breaking out in a cold sweat. Well, he has used this trick. It seems that he has to contribute his few red pandas.

    Su Mei handed it over with a threatening look: "Don't you dare take it out! Otherwise, you will look good!"

    It seemed that the old man on the other end of the phone had lost a lot of his anger and his voice was much softer. Pei Wei could no longer hear clearly. After saying a few more words, Su Mei hung up the phone proudly.

    "How's it going? Is it done?" Pei Wei asked.

    Su Mei shook the phone and said proudly: "Hey, grandpa has forgiven me. I promised to go back to see him during the Chinese New Year Now only dad is having a hard time with this. Alas, I hope he won't get better as soon as we meet him."  Just take me back."

    "I'm still a little surprised now, why your father suddenly knew you were here." Pei Wei frowned and thought: "There is no reason."

    "I'm surprised too. I forgot to ask grandpa just now. Forget it, there must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. It's useless to think so much." Su Mei said sadly: "Anyway, there is no problem with the way back. Even if we are captured, there will be no problem."  It¡¯s okay, Dad, just do whatever you want! You¡¯ll have a big scar on your head, but you¡¯ll be a good man again after eighteen years!¡±

    "What and what." Pei Wei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This young lady was really tolerant: "No matter how terrible your father is, he won't kill you, right?"

    "You don't know, my dad is usually fine." Su Mei said seriously: "But when his eyes widen, his eyebrows stand up, and a needle is pulled out between his eyebrows, he is like the big devil Piccolo.  Nothing less."

    "Just like when you are angry?" Pei Wei said deliberately.

    "Yes! How do you know" Su Mei came back to her senses: "Nonsense! I am gentle, elegant and unparalleled in the world, but you dare to slander me like this!"

    "Look, look." Pei Wei smiled and pointed at the center of her eyebrows: "It's such an obvious needle."

    The two of them laughed a bit, and Su Mei's mood calmed down unconsciously. At this time, there was a knock on the door.

    "Come in." Pei Wei said, Xiao Zhao opened the door and came in.He glanced at Su Mei and said to Pei Wei: "Boss, someone is looking for you outside the club."

    "Let him in." Pei Wei didn't ask who it was, and nodded directly. After Xiao Zhao went out, he and Su Mei looked at each other, and they were convinced that the real master was here, and the person who came must make Su Mei afraid.  Su Mei¡¯s father is dying.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 226 Father-in-law?

    Then he panicked: "It's coming, it's really coming Pei Wei, what should I do?"

    "What should I do?" Pei Wei glanced at her: "It's too late to run away now, let's face reality."

    "Okay, it seems we have to face reality." Su Mei nodded and started to search around the office.

    "What are you looking for?" Pei Wei asked strangely.

    "Cotton." Su said without raising an eyebrow, "Plug your ears to avoid being deafened by daddy's yelling."

    Pei Wei couldn't laugh or cry: "What are you doing? You are almost thirty years old, why are you still acting like a child? I'm asking you, isn't it rude for us to just wait in the office for your father to come to your door? After all, we are also elders, so we should go out  Welcome."

    "If you want to greet you, go and greet me. I'll wait here." Su Mei insisted and disagreed.

    "Okay, just wait here." Pei Wei shook his head and sighed, then opened the door and walked out of the office, walked a few steps along the corridor and began to wait for Su Mei's father to arrive.

    Now he has almost figured out the situation in Su Mei¡¯s family. Su Mei¡¯s grandfather is Su Ruihua. He is over eighty this year. He is a revolutionary figure who has been involved in the revolution since the Jute Riots. He has considerable influence in the military.  The family that was formed after liberation only had an only son, Su Mei's father Su Yue, who abandoned politics and went into business. With such a strong backing, the Su Group has been one of the largest conglomerates in the country since the reform and opening up.  With a market value of more than three billion US dollars, Pei Wei's previous Tianyu Group was far inferior to Su's in terms of influence and potential.

    Although it is a family business, because the Su family is not prosperous, they adopt a relatively advanced method of hiring professional managers to manage the company. Although the power of the Su family seems to be less powerful, it is more stable.  This model is basically the same as the previous model of Pei Wei's Tianyu Group. The chairman does not need to manage too many affairs, he only needs to firmly hold the majority of the equity in his hands.

    This also made Pei Wei always admire Su Mei's father. He must know that he came from later generations to know this most stable and advanced way of managing enterprises, and Su Mei's father was able to adopt this method boldly without any teacher.  Managing a company in this way is a very courageous thing in itself.

    Now this person is about to appear in front of him.  Pei Wei saw Su Yue. Su Mei did not look like his father. Su Yue's face was Chinese, and his appearance was dignified. He was not handsome, but he had a majestic look. However, when he saw Su Yue, Pei Wei felt that he looked familiar. The reason  Even with the expression on his face, Pei Wei could often see a very similar expression on Su Mei's face. It seemed that Su Yue was not a person with a good temper.

    "Hello, I am Pei Wei, the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu." Pei Wei took the initiative to step forward and stretched out his hand to Su Yue.

    Su Yue showed a smile on his face and held Pei Wei's hand tightly: "Hello, I am Su Yue, Su Mei's father."

    Pei Wei noticed that when Su Yue smiled, the serious look on his face immediately dissipated and changed into a very friendly expression.

    There were two people following behind Su Yue. Pei Wei noticed them at this moment. They were two capable middle-aged men with a fierce aura in every gesture. They were obviously Su Yue's bodyguards. They contacted the huge military force behind Su Yue.  From the background, it is not difficult to guess that even if these two people are not active special forces, they are at least retired. Ordinary bodyguards will not have such murderous intent.

    "Where is Xiaomei? Are you still hiding and don't want to see me?" Su Yue let go of his hand and asked, "I must have called Xiao Zhou to inform her, right? Did he run away again?"

    "What did Uncle Su say? When I heard that you were coming, it was too late for Su Mei to be happy. How could she run away?" Pei Wei felt that what he said was really untrue: "She is in my office now, waiting.  Here you go."

    Su Yue smiled slightly, turned around and said to the two people behind him: "You two, wait for me here Don't worry, China's security is not that bad, no one will come to trouble me."

    The two of them had troubled expressions, but they still nodded.

    "Xiao Zhao, please lead the two of you down to have a rest, so we can treat you well." Pei Wei said to Xiao Zhao. Xiao Zhao nodded, but the two people looked at Su Yue. They didn't follow Xiao Zhao until Su Yue nodded slightly.  .

    The two of them entered Pei Wei's office together. As soon as they stepped through the door of the office, Su Mei was holding a cup of tea in her left hand and a pack of cigarettes in her right hand. Naturally, they both belonged to Pei Wei. Su Mei was very familiar with Pei Wei's office.  Very well, I knew where his tea leaves and cigarettes were placed - he greeted me with a flattering smile: "Haha Dad, you are here Let's have a cup of tea, this is brewed by my daughter herself."

    Pei Wei is amused when he looks at Su Mei like this. How does Su Mei look like the popular TV series "Martial Arts" in later generations?It's really rare to see Guo Furong, who ran away from home, look like Guo Juxia who came to her door in "The Side Story".

    "Humph." Su Yue's face

    With a layer of frost, he snorted in his nose: "I am not so lucky." He frowned and walked straight into Pei Wei's office.

    Su Mei stuck out her tongue at Pei Wei, then followed in, put the tea and cigarettes on the coffee table, took Su Yue's arm and shook it back and forth a few times, and said coquettishly: "Okay, dad, I already know that I was wrong."  That¡¯s it~~ It was my fault, I shouldn¡¯t have run away from homebut I had no choice at the time.¡±

    "Now you know you were wrong? What did you do earlier?" It seems that Su Yue doesn't like this.

    "I don't want to either." Su Mei said aggrievedly, "But I can't help it. In the past two years, you don't know how much I have missed you, but I didn't dare to call you back, for fear that you would arrest me for marriage again"

    "So it's our fault, right?" Su Yue became angrier as he spoke, and slammed the table: "Can we still push you to death at that time! It's good for you, you disappeared for two years,  You didn't have any money with you when you went out, and we didn't know it when you died on the road! Do you know how many times your mother cried? Do you know how worried your grandpa was? It didn't give us any peace of mind at all!  "

    "Don't be angry, Dad, I know I was wrong." Su Mei then acted coquettishly: "I just called grandpa and he has forgiven me. Don't you still forgive me?"

    Su Yue's tone softened a little. It seems that parents all over the world are the same. No matter how strict they are, there are times when they are soft: "If President Pei hadn't taken you in, I don't see how you would have lived these two years! President Pei, I have to thank you.  You, this girl seems to have caused you a lot of trouble in the past two years."

    Pei Wei stood aside and said nothing. He couldn't get involved in other people's family affairs. Hearing what Su Yue said, he quickly replied: "Uncle Su is too polite, just call me Xiao Pei Miss Su is smart and capable, beautiful on the outside and wise on the inside.  It has helped our club a lot in the past two years.¡±

    "It's caused a lot of chaos." Su Yue smiled and seemed to be quite polite to Pei Wei. He patted his daughter on the head: "Okay, stop pretending to be pitiful. Let's go and take me to see you."  Where you live, and I haven¡¯t eaten your food for a long time. "

    "Okay, my craftsmanship has not deteriorated." Su Mei said happily, "I'm going to buy vegetables now and make your favorite clay pot meatballs later."

    Su Yue turned to Pei Wei: "Then I will pretend to be an old man and call you Xiao Pei Nothing happens. Come together. I also want to thank you for taking care of Su Mei these two years. I will buy you a drink."

    Since Su Yue opened his mouth, Pei Wei could only agree: "It's nothing, I've been very free recently"

    The group of people arrived at the place where Su Mei lived. Su Mei went out to buy groceries, and only two men were left sitting in the living room.

    "Xiao Pei I really want to thank you. I am a little girl who is used to being a wild girl. She doesn't listen to anyone. She is only a little afraid of me. Even her brother is often beaten by her at home Haha, let's not talk about this.  "She seems to be doing well in the past two years, so I'm relieved." Su Yue looked at the house, and then said to Pei Wei with a smile.

    "You don't need to thank me. Su Mei is a talented person. She helped me a lot in the club. She basically stepped in when dealing with Europe, which saved me a lot of work." Pei Wei took out the cigarette and handed it over with both hands.  : "You smoke one?"

    Su Yue was not polite, took the cigarette handed over by Pei Wei, and lit it himself: "We have been really worried in the past two years and have no idea of ??her whereabouts China is so big, finding someone is like finding a needle in a haystack.  It would be difficult. If Su Mei and you weren't captured by CCTV when you won the championship last year, we really wouldn't be able to find her But judging from her appearance, she has been doing well in the past two years. "

    Pei Wei suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the Su family had not found Su Mei in the past two years, and suddenly came to their door today. It turned out to be the reason for the celebration - Su Mei could not appear on the coaching bench before, but after the game that day, the work  Everyone came in to celebrate, and Su Mei also came in to join in the fun. It was filmed by the TV station. No wonder she was discovered by the Su family.

    "I didn't want to hide it from youbut I don't know your situation. Su Mei never said what you do." Pei Wei's words were a lie, but there was nothing he could do about it. Do you want him to  Said: "I just don't want to tell you because I don't want Su Mei to leave?"

    "This child has always been arrogant and rarely takes men seriously." Su Yue flicked the cigarette ashes: "However, she stayed by your side willingly for two years Now Xiaomei is not here, you  Tell me the truth, what is the relationship between you?"

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    He didn't expect that Su Yue would suddenly ask this question - Even if Su Mei stayed at Yunjia Tianyu Club for more than a year, it doesn't seem to prove that there is a relationship between Su Mei and Pei Wei?

    Although Su Mei is almost thirty now and is considered an old girl, Su Yue is not in a hurry to marry off his daughter, right?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei smiled: "What's the relationship? Isn't it just a colleague relationship?"

    "Young man." Su Yue was not angry: "I know what you are worried about and you don't need to hide it from me. I saw it clearly during the ceremony when you won the championship. Xiaomei was holding your hand.  Hand Although this girl is a little crazy, she is absolutely upright in this regard. If she was not interested in you, she would not take the initiative to hold your hand. And I have also investigated you, please forgive me, I need to be with you.  My daughter is responsible for it. I don¡¯t think you are interested in Xiaomei because she is from the Su family. Your family property is quite large among young people in China, not to mention that you have achieved the strength you have today from scratch.  "

    Pei Wei was speechless. Su Yue smiled, stood up and looked around Su Mei's room: "Xiao Mei's house is full of her own supplies. It seems that you don't live together. You have been together for nearly a year."  I appreciate you for being able to avoid chaos in two years.¡±

    No matter how smart Su Yue is, he would never have thought that Pei Wei and Su Mei were just "messy" and even slept together.  Naturally, Pei Wei would not be stupid enough to confess. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Uncle Su is laughing There is nothing between me and Su Mei yet."

    As soon as she said this, Su Mei came in carrying large and small bags of things, shouting loudly: "What are you talking about, come and help me! So many things, I am exhausted!"

    Su Yue laughed: "Why is this girl so ungrateful?" There was infinite doting in those words.

    With a few dishes cooked by Su Mei, Pei Wei and Su Yue drank up a bottle of Maotai. What surprised Pei Wei was that his future father-in-law was actually a die-hard fan and expressed his appreciation for Pei Wei's contribution to the national team.  He kept praising his contribution. It seemed that if Pei Wei hadn't met his appetite on this point, he might not have had such a good attitude towards him.

    At the end of the drink, Su Yue, who was already drunk, patted Pei Wei on the shoulder and said, unable to distinguish the seniority: "Brother, in this year's World Cup, you must lead the Chinese team to show prestige and morale! Don't let the gringos  Look down on us!"

    Su Mei next to her covered her mouth and snickered. Pei Wei took advantage of Su Yue to go to the toilet and said quietly: "Why are you laughing! I am your father's brother, you have to call me uncle!" Su Mei grabbed him.  Just a random beating.

    Su Yue, who was drunk, spent the night here. When he got up the next day, he said to Su Mei: "Girl, go back during the Chinese New Year. Your mother misses you very much Don't worry, we won't interfere with anything of yours anymore."  It¡¯s over, remember, take care of yourself in the future.¡±

    Su Mei nodded redly: "I will definitely go back during the Chinese New Year."

    Su Yue laughed and turned to Pei Wei: "Little Pei, I will leave my daughter to you Remember what you said last night! Also, I will go to the World Cup in the summer, and you have to help me prepare for it then.  ticket!"

    "No problem." Pei Wei nodded.

    After sending Su Yue to the car, Su Mei said to Pei Wei in confusion: "What did you and my dad say last night? This time I was scared to death. Fortunately, he didn't get angry. It's strange, why is he so good-tempered this time?  "

    Pei Wei asked casually: "Your father is very kind, why are you so afraid of him?"

    "Amicable? Haha, you don't know, my father was a soldier before! A special soldier! He was injured on the front line of Laoshan!" Su Mei raised her eyebrows, showing a heroic spirit: "Usually he has a bad temper, but he is good  Xiang is pretty good to you.¡±

    "We have hit it off." Pei Wei smiled cheekily: "The Chinese New Year is only half a month away, so you might as well go home. You haven't been back for a few years anyway, so it's good to see the old man. There's not much in the club recently.  It¡¯s okay, take your vacation and come back before the league starts.¡±

    "Yes, I miss my mother too." Su Mei said sadly: "Well, I will go back in two days. Are you celebrating the New Year alone?"

    "It's not like I've been alone before." Pei Wei smiled casually: "It doesn't matter, I just have something to write recently, and now that you're gone, I'll be clean."

    "Go to hell!" Su Mei punched Pei Wei angrily: "I'll leave tomorrow and let you celebrate the New Year alone!"

    Sure enough, Su Mei left the next day. After briefly packing her luggage, she boarded the train to the provincial capital, where she transferred to Beijing. Pei Wei finally felt clean again.

    After working hard for ten days, before the Chinese New Year, Pei Wei finally figured out the plan.

    &nbsp; Tens of thousands of words filled up more than a dozen pieces of paper, Pei Wei

    I have written down all the operating models of other successful leagues that I know. However, based on my understanding and the reality of Chinese society, I have made some deletions to a considerable extent, revised them again and again, and put forward dozens of practical plans.

    These include the standardization of club names, the establishment of the National University League, the control of player income, the standardization of transfers, the adoption of a formal agent system, the expansion of income from broadcast rights, allowing clubs to directly sign TV broadcast contracts with local TV stations, and based on the league rankings.  Issue bonuses according to circumstances, lift the age limit for players to transfer abroad every one of them embodies Pei Wei's hard work.

    Then Pei Wei flew directly to Beijing and stayed at Xu's home. The two of them continued to discuss the easier things that could be implemented first.

    There were fierce arguments and friendly discussions. In the constant arguments, one plan after another began to take shape.

    "The problem we are facing now is that the club's financial expenditure is increasing day by day, and the players' income is skyrocketing! When the professional league just started, Shanghai team captains like General Fan could only get a monthly salary of 2,000 yuan.  Salary! How much is it now?" Pei Wei said excitedly.

    "Last season, General Fan's monthly salary was 20,000 yuan!" Xu said unwillingly: "Is this money considered high? Yes, it is more than ten times higher than ordinary people, but football players themselves just eat  If they don¡¯t earn enough money to live in the future while playing football, will they starve to death in the future? Then who will want to play football?¡±

    "That's just on the books!" Pei Wei sneered: "You can't be so naive, right? There are winning prizes for winning, goal prizes for scoring, and bonuses for winning the championship or being in the top few You know these  Is the bonus multiple times their salary? Take General Fan as an example. His salary is only 300,000 yuan a year, but last year he could earn at least 2 million yuan a year! Do you know this better than me?  ?¡±

    "You also know it's a bonus?" Xu said sarcastically: "I thought you didn't know! Our Football Association can issue a salary limit at most, but they can still issue subsidies and other subsidies. If we limit it, it will be in vain!"

    "Old Xu, people think of solutions." Pei Wei calmed down: "There must be a salary limit! In addition to the stipulated salary, a player can only receive training subsidies! There is no competition anymore  There is no such thing as playing bonus! In Europe, there is no such thing as playing bonus! You can only get as much as your annual salary! As for the reward after winning the championship, it is extra!  If there is only a bonus, then the players must have a relationship with the coach, and how many dirty things will result from this!¡±

    "Wouldn't it happen that the players would not work hard and play well after signing the contract?" Xu shook his head.

    "Who dares to do this? If a player really dares to do this, then the club has the right to terminate the contract early, pay him the salary he can get during the contract in one go, and then let him go! And once such a reputation spreads,  Who would dare to use such a player? Does he want to play football again?¡±

    "Well, that's a good idea." Xu nodded, and then asked a question: "There is also a problem For example, I am from Club A and I like a player from Club B, but Club B disagrees.  If you release him, then Club A will instigate the player to work hard and refuse to play, and then wait until Club B terminates the player's contract before bringing him in for free Isn't this a big disadvantage? "

    "That's a problem." Pei Wei thought about it carefully: "We can do this. The club is not allowed to terminate the contract with the player at will. It can only do this unless the player is no longer needed, but it must make up for the remaining contract of the player.  If the salary is less than two years, it will be calculated as two years, so that the club will not terminate the contract casually. In addition, if the player threatens the club by means such as a training strike or a game strike, the club has the right to unilaterally terminate the contract without any compensation.  , and at the same time, the player is not allowed to transfer to other clubs within two years - I think this problem should be solved. "

    "Wellthe club no longer needs this player, so it must make up for at least two years' salary before the contract can be terminated. Then the player will use the money to find another player. And the player does not want to work at the club anymore, so he will not train  If you don't play, you must be punished, that is, you won't get the salary in the contract and you won't have the opportunity to play football within two years. Then no player will dare to take such a risk Yes, there are restrictions on both aspects, I  I think this proposal can be passed." Xu nodded.

    Seeing that the proposal was passed, the two continued to discuss the next topic.

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    "You just said that the players' income can only be the prescribed salary and training subsidies, but you can't force the club to stop the club from paying bonuses to the players? My club has money and is willing to pay bonuses to the players, how can we control it? This way  There will also be vicious competition.¡±

    "That's easy." Pei Wei laughed: "Do you know NBA?"

    "Nonsense." Xu Heng glanced at him.

    "Do you know how NBA teams deal with these teams if their total salary exceeds:+:? High taxes!" Pei Wei smiled and explained: "We can set the upper limit of the salary a club can give to a player.  and the lower limit, at least the annual salary must be given, and cannot be higher than the annual salary In addition to this, the club can also give out bonuses such as winning the championship. For example, my Yunjia Tianyu will be the champion if he wins the last round. I offer a reward of  One million, if you win the championship, this bonus belongs to all the players But I have to pay a price for paying this million. If I give out one million bonuses, I have to pay one million taxes!  Money, you should consider it before giving bonuses As for those who secretly give out bonuses, the Football Association can arrange for people to audit the accounts every year. If anyone is found to have given out bonuses secretly, he will be severely punished immediately, with fines, points deducted, and in serious cases, he will be directly demoted!  The department would be happy to see this regulation.¡±

    "You are so vicious" Xu laughed: "Don't forget that you are also a member of the club. Okay, we have to contact the tax department for this regulation Let's talk about the broadcasting fees. This year, I think our Football Association  We have enough confidence to negotiate with the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. If the national team enters the World Cup, more and more fans will pay attention to our league, and CCTV's advertising revenue will increase. They cannot let them all make away with it.  Yes, I have reported it to the General Administration of Sport, and I think it will be agreed.¡±

    "In terms of broadcasting fees, I think most of them can be returned to the clubs. The Football Association will retain a small part as its own funds, and the rest can be returned to the clubs." Pei Wei laughed: "But I want to distribute  There must be regulations to allocate funds according to the rankings after the end of the season. The higher the ranking, the more broadcast fees they will get I think in this way, those clubs that are neither up nor down will not be able to win in the final rounds of competition.  There may be a situation where foreign workers are idle. Although the money may not be much, it is at least a motivation. "

    "As for the college league, your proposal of regional qualifiers and then the national finals is very good, but can these schools bear these costs? If students are allowed to pay for it themselves, I am afraid it will be a heavy burden on them."

    "The Football Association can subsidize part of the cost, and the school will handle the rest. Don't worry, this is a good opportunity to make the school famous. Those schools will not be stingy with this money, and the initial zoning does not require too much.  As for the cost, first the schools in one city will be ranked first, and then in the province, region, and country, the further they go, the more interested the schools will be in paying.¡±

    "All your suggestions are very good, but some of them may not be realized now." Xu shook the paper in his hand: "For example, the specification of the club name - you proposed that the club name of each club should be fixed and cannot be changed.  But now the names of each club are the name of the place plus the group name of the main sponsoring group. If the names of these groups cannot be used, most investors will withdraw their investment, which will be a catastrophic blow to the current league!"

    "I have also considered this issue. In fact, in Europe, the name of the group is not allowed to appear openly in the official team name. AC Milan is AC Milan, Inter Milan is Inter Milan, and Juventus is Juventus.  No one has ever said anything about AC Milan's must-win team, Inter Milan's Perani team, Juventus' Yafei team Not to mention Europe, even our nearest neighbor Japan, the Urawa Ruby is the Urawa Ruby, and the Nagoya Grampus is the Nagoya Grampus.  8. But now that it has become a habit, it is difficult to change it. What I mean is that the team name can be added to the name of the group, but the place name in front must not be changed!  ; Only in this way can the team have a sense of belonging, and it is a team for local fans! You can no longer support the A-A team, and you need to withdraw your investment. If you do not meet the requirements to participate in the league, you will be directly relegated to the B-level, from A-B [Gradually  Increasingly, it cannot be said that an owner from other places will pay to buy the team and then move the entire team to another city to play in Class A. Such things are not allowed," Pei Wei explained: "Yunjia Tianyu.  , will always be the team of Yunjia City. Even if I quit and someone else takes over, it can only be changed to 'Yunjia So-and-so Team' and cannot be moved to other cities. Even the place names in front have been changed.  The local boss has money, but he can only buy the players, not our Yunjia team¡¯s A-level qualification!¡±

    "That is to say, the qualification for Class A can only be obtained in one step.

    Come on, you can¡¯t just have an A-A team appear in a certain city right away b. This guarantees the value of the A-A brand.We really hadn¡¯t considered it before, which is great.  "Xu nodded.

    "Then there's the transfer. The order of transfers in the league is a bit confusing now. Those responsible for player transfers are some so-called agents who don't know where they come from. Some are okay, and some are simply vampires! It is said that there are players' income  Half of it must be handed over to these agentsand these agents do not have formal agent licenses. At the same time, they are the ones who contact us in the middle for certain tacit understandings and other matters. Remember those who came to the door when we rushed to A in 1995?  Agents who come to ask us to let go? The existence of these people has a great impact on both the players' own income and the normal development of the league. In this regard, it must be regulated," Pei Wei said.  In Europe, agents are called 'Mr. Five Percent'. This is because when an agent owns players, 5% of the transfer fees and other income of these players belongs to the agent. This is  A more appropriate price, and generally speaking, although these agents are greedy, they still have their own codes of conduct and guidelines. Although the clubs dislike these agents, they must cooperate with them In our country,  Basically, there are no formal agents, and those who play a role in this aspect are people with deep connections in the industry.¡±

    "Then what solution do you have?" Xu's head is getting bigger. Some of the suggestions Pei Wei is now making are clear to few people in the Football Association, even him. After all, Chinese football used to be a professional team system, and there were very few  Player mobility has emerged, and neither the Football Association nor the clubs have any experience in this area.

    "I can find a few examiners from the European Agents Association. The Football Association can hold an agent qualification certificate exam. Those who have not obtained a formal agent qualification certificate are not qualified to be an agent. This can be done slowly and announced this year.  The regulations will be officially implemented next year. At the same time, the internationally accepted agent guidelines will be printed into a book. Those who want to be agents can use them to learn. At the same time, it is stipulated that the agent's income can only be 5% of the player's transfer fee and income.  We cannot allow the exploitation of players to happen." Pei Wei has thought about this in advance and said confidently.

    "What if few people pass?" Xu asked: "After all, you also said that these current agents are actually not qualified as agents at all."

    "Then the Football Association will have to come forward." Pei Wei smiled: "In fact, major sports academies in Europe have football agent courses, and many graduates come out every year, and most of these people have difficulty finding jobs directly in Europe.  The Football Association can hire them and give them job opportunities. The Football Association can designate three to four professional agents for each club. Players without agents can become their contracted players, and these agents can turn over one-fifth of their income.  Give it to the Football Association, so that the Football Association¡¯s finances will be better.¡±

    "The transfer market must be formalized and private transactions should be avoided as much as possible, so as to maximize the interests of clubs and players. In a professional league, the first thing to ensure is career." Pei Wei finally concluded.

    "Speaking of transfers, I remembered that someone proposed something like this some time ago." Xu seemed to have remembered something: "He suggested that our transfers can learn from the NBA model. Every year, all players who propose transfers are listed on the list.  The clubs in need are selected in order, with the worse results being selected first. This can make the team's strength more even. I think it's pretty good. What do you think?"

    "Don't do it!" Pei Wei was shocked. The transfer transfer was a joke in later generations, and the joke was extremely dark. It did not play any positive role. Instead, it spawned countless ills. He didn't expect this "genius"  "The idea was still raised by someone.

    "What's the matter? We all think this proposal is good." Xu looked at Pei Wei in surprise: "All players who have proposed transfers and players that the club needs to sell are gathered together and listed on the list at the same time. This will be public enough. Those agents  People can¡¯t make small moves in private, and the lowest-ranked club can select players in advance to ensure that the team¡¯s strength is relatively even. It¡¯s a good suggestion.¡±

    Pei Wei sighed, this proposal indeed looks beautiful, but it is full of loopholes, and the Chinese are the best at catching loopholes. The various shortcomings after the listing system was implemented in history have proved this point.

    He took a long breath and said to Xu: "I can tell you responsibly that once this transfer model is implemented, no benefits will be shown. Instead, there will be huge disadvantages, which will make the league's transfer  The market is completely out of control - do you believe it?"

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 229 Discussion to Determine the Future (Part 2)

    The person listening coughed: "If you have any questions, please tell me. Now this proposal has a lot of market in the Football Association, and we are ready to start discussing it."

    "Does the person who made this proposal want to imitate the NBA's annual draft and use the reverse delisting method to complete the transfer? In this way, some small moves in private transfers can be eliminated, and all transfer situations can be handled by the Football Association.  It's under controlright?" Pei Wei asked.

    "That's it." Xu nodded.

    "This proposal looks good, but in fact it is very troublesome to operate and although the NBA is considered to be one of the top sports leagues in the world, it is very inappropriate." Pei Wei lit up a cigarette.

    "Tell me your reasons." Xu said in a deep voice.

    "First of all, from a competitive perspective, football and basketball are different. If basketball picks a superstar-like player in the draft, a bad team can immediately become a team with championship strength, and the coach will  A lineup can be customized based on the superstar's ability. Therefore, in the NBA, if a team wants a certain player, it must first consider whether the player is in tune with the team's style of play, and then it can be based on the team's play style.  To introduce players when necessary, if the reverse delisting system is used and unsuitable players are selected, it will not be a good thing for either the players or the team." Pei Wei said: "In addition, being picked out first.  He must be a good player. In basketball, a good player can instantly transform a bad team into a strong team. However, in football, if a good player goes to a bad team, it is very likely that the team will be ruined.  Sink. Let me give you an analogy. If Hao Dong proposes a transfer now and he is on the list, the first person eligible to pick him up this year will be someone who has just been promoted from League B:. = The People's Liberation Army can only score a few goals in a year.  How many goals can he score after arriving at Yunjia Tianyu in the past two years? Isn't it obvious? And once a player is on the list, he can't help himself, which is obviously very irresponsible for the player."

    "Secondly, the reason why the NBA adopts such a draft method is that there is no relegation in NBA games. The entire game is to prevent certain teams from occupying the championship position for a long time. This method is used so that every team can  There are one or two influential stars, this is for commercial considerations! And our league must have promotion and relegation. A league without promotion and relegation will only become a stagnant water! Third, such delisting and transfer!  , On the contrary, there will be more small actions between clubs!¡±

    "Your first two reasons are very reasonable, but is the third one a bit arbitrary?" Xu asked doubtfully: "Everything is on the surface, how can there be more small moves?"

    "Let me give you another analogy." Pei Wei sighed: "For example, Hao Dong no longer wants to stay at Yunjia Tianyu and wants to propose a transfer, but he is definitely not willing to go to a club that is not capable of winning the championship - you are right.  No, with his current level, he must go to a team that is capable of winning the championship, but a team that is capable of winning the championship is not a team that can be delisted early. At least it must be in the top few, and it must be in the top few.  That is to say, the team he wants to go to needs to be in the bottom few to get him, but who doesn't want a forward like Dong? With a forward like him, the newly promoted team has a much greater chance of relegation. In comparison, introducing him  What does the transfer fee count? Then the team he really wants to go to can only negotiate with the previous delisted clubs and promise benefits. Isn¡¯t this just more petty tricks? "

    "Yes, you are right." Xu Xing realized that it was actually very simple to figure out the matter, but the people in the Football Association were not clear about this matter: "Then what do you think the transfer market should be like?  ?¡±

    "It's very simple, just follow the rules of the market." Pei Wei said with a smile: "If a player wants to change his environment, he should talk to his agent, and then the agent will find a club willing to accept him, and then the two clubs will  Sit down and negotiate. If you want to bring him in, how much transfer fee is needed? If you can reach an agreement, you can negotiate. If you can't, you can pull him out. The Football Association does not have to deal with this aspect. However, if the player's contract expires, he will not be willing to renew the contract with the original club.  , you can leave on a free transfer, find a new home, and continue playing football. If you can't find it, you can't blame others The Football Association does not need to control this kind of thing so carefully, agents and players will take the initiative to do it for their own interests.  . But in order to protect the club's enthusiasm for cultivating players, every newly trained young player must sign a five-year contract with the club. If others want this young player, they must pay the transfer fee.  If we act according to economic laws, there will be less trouble. When it comes to transfers, we can completely copy the transfer regulations of European leagues.

    ¡°After all, they have been developing for hundreds of years, and many roads have been paved. I will explore on my own In addition, integrating with international standards is also what Chinese football needs to do now.  "

    He picked up another piece of information: "This is the transfer charter of the European League last year. We just follow it."??Two points need to be changed. The first is about the protection of young players trained by the club itself. The second is the article about EU players. Just delete it.  "

    "Okay, we will discuss it." Xu took the information, put it aside, and then said: "Now there is only one last question left, which is the age limit for players to transfer abroad We  In the past, players under the age of 25 could not transfer. Do you think this should be abolished? "

    "Of course." Pei Wei said without thinking: "Now the football level in Europe and South America is much higher than ours. If the outstanding players in our league cannot go out and compete in a higher level environment to improve their own strength,  , then the overall improvement of the level of football will only be empty talk. Moreover, if players want to go out, the younger the better. Only young players will have greater plasticity. Even if players like Hao Dong are transferred out now, there will be little room for improvement.  Not too big, but going out is better than not going out at all. In this regard, Nie Fei is a good example. He grew up in Brazil and did not receive any systematic training in Brazil, but he was able to do it.  At the age of 20, he has become one of the best offensive midfielders in League A. Now League A can no longer improve him. I am ready to send him out after the World Cup. With his age and talent, he will definitely be able to achieve that.  A height that Chinese players have never reached before.¡±

    "I admire you for thinking this way. After all, if Nie Fei is sent away, Yunjia Tianyu's strength will definitely be greatly affected." Xu looked at Pei Wei: "But other club owners may not have the same awareness as you. After all, the strength of Yunjia Tianyu will be greatly affected."  Sending players away is good for the individual players, but there will definitely be losses for the club.¡±

    "There will definitely be people who think so." Pei Wei thought of the situation in which several young players who had the opportunity to go abroad were stuck on transfer fees: "But I think the Football Association should not interfere in this kind of thing. After all, this is someone else's business."  The rights of the club But transferring players is not harmful to the club. First, it can allow other young players to get opportunities to practice in games earlier. Second, it can also make a fortune in transfer fees. After all, European football  The team is much richer than us. I think there are not many clubs that can withstand such temptation."

    "There will always be someone who speaks loudly." Xu shook his head and said.

    "What does it matter? We don't necessarily have to send all good players to Europe. After all, our league also needs influential players Clubs that transfer players will get economic benefits, and those who refuse to transfer will get financial benefits.  The club may achieve better results in competition, but it is up to the club itself," Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Okay, give the club more autonomy. We were already planning to do this." Xu sighed and put away the things on the table: "There are so many things you proposedbut they are all ours.  There are still some shortcomings in the league. It seems that we still have a long way to go. I originally thought that the league has done well enough, but after discussing it today, I realized that we still have many shortcomings. "

    "That's for sure. The European League has been developed for more than a hundred years, and we are only a few years old? Even the European League, which has been developed for more than a hundred years, has great shortcomings. How can we reach the top in one step?" Pei Wei smiled.  : "As long as we are down-to-earth and go step by step, the situation will get better and better. The Great Wall was not built in a day. Even my proposals must be done slowly, step by step."

    "Then tell me, which ones are slow and which ones are urgent?" Xu stood up, walked a few steps, and asked Pei Wei.

    "The first is the cost of broadcast rights, which must be negotiated, so that the club will have more sufficient funds. The second is the salary limit, so that players know that only by improving their abilities can they obtain better income.  After they get the highest salary in the country, they will still be dissatisfied, and then they will set their sights on the European arena. Those who are capable will go to Europe to make a lot of money, while those with lower abilities will be in China. In this way, players will always have something to worry about.  This way they can continue to make progress. The third is the formation of the college league, which is also related to the future of Chinese football and is an urgent matter. As for the standardization of agents, it is proposed this year to give them buffer time next year.  It has been officially implemented. Lifting the age limit for players to play abroad can take advantage of this year's World Cup. As for transfers the Football Association can just come up with a regulation and let the clubs handle other matters. Step by step, the league will only get worse.  The better!¡±

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 230 One Servant and Two Masters

    One day.  "

    "Old Xu, what are you talking about?" Pei Wei didn't expect Xu to suddenly say such depressing words, and was really surprised: "You can't think randomly, there is nothing wrong with your body As long as you pay attention to it,  Come on, with your physique, it is not a problem to live for another fifty years! If you say this, I will criticize you. When those passionate young people of May Fourth were looking for a way to save the country, did they ever think that they could see it with their own eyes?  That day? They just did what they should do and laid a solid foundation for those who came after them The predecessors planted trees and the descendants enjoyed the shade. Europe and South America spent more than a hundred years developing football, and we also  After fifty years of development, even if you can't compete with them, you can at least become a force that cannot be ignored in world football! This is not something that can be achieved by one or two generations. It requires long-term and continuous efforts.  We are the founders! Since what we are doing is so meaningful, what does it matter if we can see the results with our own eyes?¡±

    "Well said! Pei Wei, even though you are younger than me, you see things more clearly than me!" Xu smiled: "You are right, as long as we do it with a clear conscience, then we can  It doesn¡¯t matter if I can¡¯t see the fruits of success! I will continue to work for him for decades! At least, I have seen Chinese football break out of Asia, so I don¡¯t have any regrets!¡±

    "After talking for so long all afternoon, I'm hungry." Pei Wei deliberately brought the topic to Yingxing: "I want to eat your braised noodles. It tastes so delicious I wonder if my sister-in-law left any braised noodles this time.  ? I won¡¯t eat the braised food you made!¡±

    "You guy, you have learned how to be picky!" Xu laughed heartily: "No problem, I will let you eat as much as you want today But there is a price to pay for eating my noodles. We have already discussed it as friends just now.  That¡¯s it, let¡¯s talk business now.¡±

    "What business?" Pei Wei asked doubtfully, and then he understood: "Are you talking about the national team head coach? Just so I already have an idea, and I still need your approval."

    "What do you think?" Xu asked.

    "Benitez has agreed to serve as the head coach of the Chinese national team until the end of the World Cup." Pei Wei took out a piece of paper from the briefcase beside him: "He has entrusted me with full authority. He requested to receive  A hundred thousand dollar salary.¡±

    "No problem, there is no such thing as a free lunch. He has already brought the Chinese team to the World Cup for free. We cannot let him continue to do it for free, otherwise fans all over the country will scold our Football Association for being stingy." Xu laughed: "One hundred thousand dollars  His salary is no problem. His contribution to leading the Chinese team to the World Cup alone is worth it Is there anything else you can ask for?¡±

    "He demands that he have the absolute right to select players and direct games in the national team. No one is allowed to interfere with his use of troops, and no one is allowed to ask him to recruit any players." Pei Wei continued.

    "This" Xu pondered for a moment: "You can consider it, but you have to be his translator and discuss it with him. He will also choose the assistant coach. If you are in the national team, then I can agree.  This requirement." He looked at Pei Wei: "Of course, you don't get a penny of salary! Our Football Association is a poor organization and cannot afford a big boss like you."

    "You are so stingy Your Football Association will take eight yuan of the revenue from the billboards at each club's home stadium. This is a lot of money! You are still crying in front of me No, I can't do it in vain, at least I have some meaning.  "I mean, where would I put my face? I've already worked for free, and you still want me to do it for free?" Pei Wei said dissatisfied.

    "Expenses for organizing leagues, arranging referees, and expenses for national team competitions Do you know how much our annual expenses are?" Xu glared: "No way, we don't have any extra salary to pay you. You really  It¡¯s okay if you want, but the monthly salary cannot exceed 2,000, otherwise there is no need to negotiate.¡±

    "Okay, okay, I'm just joking." Pei Wei waved his hand in annoyance: "Just give me a dollar to show your appreciation. It will be a good story if it spreads. Even if it can't be famous forever, at least it will be praised for a few years.  ¡±

    "You're such a boring guy." Xu couldn't laugh or cry: "Okay, do you have any other requests?"

    "The last request This is also what I hope. In addition to serving as the coach of the national team, when there is no national team competition, Benitez will still be my coach of Yunjia Tianyu! This is the last request!"

    "What?"

    "How can this be done! What a sacred position the national team head coach is, how can it be part-time?" Cheng Shengda, vice chairman of the Football Association, immediately expressed his disagreement after hearing Xu's words: "How can the prestige of our Football Association exist like this!"

    Wan Junsheng also expressed his disagreement. Although not as fierce as Cheng Shengda, his reasons

    Powerful: "face"Let¡¯s not talk about children for the moment As the head coach of the club again, can Benitez be busy?  In addition, what if he randomly uses Yunjia Tianyu's players in the national team?  Not to mention that he also demands the absolute right to select players It is inevitable that more Yunjia Tianyu players will be called up to serve as the national team. Pei Wei is the translator, and then the national team will become the Yunjia Tianyu team.  It's a big joke.  "

    "Let me say a few words." Xu looked at his colleagues who were talking about it and sighed in his heart: "First of all, there is no need to talk about face and the like. You know, without Benitez and Pei Wei, we would not be able to continue to work together."  There is no chance to go to the World Cup Then after the top ten last year, the prestige of our Football Association has dropped to freezing point Now we can have such face and get the opportunity to compete with the General Administration of Sports. All thanks to them two  From this perspective, it is understandable that they have higher requirements.¡±

    Everyone present fell silent. Last year's run into the World Cup made the Football Association's power in the General Administration of Sports greater than ever before. It is said that it may be separated from the General Administration of Sports. In that case, the level of all Football Association officials will probably be raised to a higher level.  No one will be unmoved by such interests.

    "Wouldn't that just mean taking credit and being arrogant? That's okay!" Only Cheng Shengda was still reluctant: "On the other hand, it was us who gave them this opportunity, so they could become the key figures in the World Cup! And now!  We¡¯ve already entered the World Cup, do we still need them?¡±

    "You can't say that. There is no experience in the world where a head coach was fired after leading the team to the World Cup." Xu glanced at Cheng Shengda: "Besides, it's only half a year before the World Cup starts. We can find another one."  A coach? Can you find such a coach? Benitez may not be the best coach, but at this time, he is our most suitable candidate. First, he is familiar with Chinese football. Second, in  He has already established his prestige in the national team and there is no one more suitable than him to lead this team.¡±

    "As for whether I can be busy, I think that's not a problem." After a pause, Xu continued: "The national team must have been disbanded when the league started, and the league will also be suspended when the national team is concentrated  This is not a contradiction. And as the coach of Yunjia Tianyu, Benitez must not only be familiar with his own team, but also be familiar with the opponents, so that he can also inspect the players. As for whether he will casually use Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players  They were all transferred to the national team to fill up their numbers Don't forget that there is Pei Wei. Although Benitez can just slap his butt and leave, Pei Wei still has to hang out in the country. Isn't he afraid of the retaliation of the Football Association?  Next to Benitez, Benitez will definitely not dare to use players casually, and this is also an opportunity for Benitez to make a name for himself in the world. I don¡¯t think he will ruin his own brand, right?¡±

    "This is still too risky!" Wan Junsheng still disagreed.

    "There is no way, now we can only take risks." Xu took a sip of tea: "After all, we only have Benitez as a candidate now, and it will definitely be too late to find someone else. In addition, Benitez is indeed a capable coach.  We can only put our treasure on him now." A smile appeared on Xu's lips: "Besides, we have a way out, right? After all, with the current strength of the national team, it is still unclear what kind of performance it will have in the World Cup.  Unknown, when the time comes, Benitez will be the best scapegoat.¡±

    Most of the people had been convinced by Xu and nodded. Only Cheng Shengda was still a little dissatisfied: "One servant and two mastersit's really ridiculous."

    "Now we are not afraid of absurdity." Xu made the final conclusion: "As long as he has the ability and can do a good job, let alone one girl promising two families, I don't care even if she promises twenty!"

    The matter is settled like this.

    Before the Chinese New Year, the Chinese Football Association announced a formal contract with national team executive coach Benitez. Benitez will become the new head coach of the Chinese national team until the end of the World Cup in France. He also serves as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu Club.  The head coach believes that the national team, under the leadership of coach Benitez, will definitely achieve good results in this summer's World Cup in France.  At the same time, the national team will regroup on the second day of the Lunar New Year to participate in the Lunar New Year Cup to be held in Hong Kong on the 15th day of the first lunar month. The game will be between the national team and the world star team.

    This fresh news has fans talking a lot - are the coaches of the national team and Yunjia Tianyu Club the same person?  So fresh.

    Regardless of whether it is new or not, Benitez, the double head coach, will lead the Chinese national team until the end of the World Cup in France. As for the effect, time will tell.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 231 Lunar New Year Cup

    The National People's Congress roster has not changed much compared to the national team in the top ten games. The three goalkeepers are Guangdong's Ou Chuliang, Shanghai's Jiang Hai and Dalian's Han Wenhai, and defenders Wei Qun, Xie Feng, General Fan and Xu Hong.  , Zhang Enhua, Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiying, Liu Yue, midfielders Jiang Feng, Limin, Ma Tian, ??Shen Si, Peng Weiguo, Nie Fei, forwards Gao Feng, Hao Dong, Li Bing, Su Maozhen, Yu Genwei.  The number of Yunjia Tianyu's international players did not increase but dropped to three. It seems that Benitez did not look at Yunjia Tianyu's players differently because he was also the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu. This also made the Football Association officials put down.  Have some snacks.

    The Lunar New Year Cup is a traditional event in Hong Kong. In the past, the Chinese team usually played against the Hong Kong, China United team, and the impact was not too great. However, since Hong Kong returned to the motherland last year, the Hong Kong side made great efforts and invited  There are more than twenty famous superstar players in the world, including Liberian hero Weah, football evergreen Matthaus, Brazilian national team captain Dunga and other national representative stars.

    Originally, the Hong Kong Football Association planned to form an Asian star team to compete with the world star team, but due to the outstanding performance of the Chinese national team in the top ten last year, they temporarily changed their mind and invited the Chinese national team to become the opponent of the world star team.  After receiving the invitation, the Chinese Football Association readily agreed, and the time was arranged on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival (in history, there was indeed such a game, but the time of the game was in 1997, and the two teams were world stars.  Team and Asian Star Team, due to the plot, it was changed to 1998, please do not. +

    This game is actually just a friendly match, but the Chinese team still attaches great importance to it. After conducting joint training a week in advance, the national team arrived in Hong Kong and began to prepare for this game.

    "Today's game is just a friendly match, so don't take the outcome too seriously." Before the game started, Pei Wei told the players: "Your opponents are all world-class superstars, so don't act too much on the court.  Big, the competition is mainly for entertainment, and showing off your talents is what you should do. Their personal strength is definitely much stronger than ours, but because they are a temporary team, there must be some tacit understanding.  There is a lack of it, so we should pay more attention to cooperation and less individual heroism in offense. On defense, we should make more use of regional defense to prevent the opponent's personal performance. In a game like this, what we have to do is to play with style and level.  Don¡¯t forget that you represent the Chinese national team, and don¡¯t do anything that will embarrass the national team¡ªunderstand?¡±

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    Immediately after Benitez announced the lineup, he ranked the strongest lineup of the national team, goalkeeper Ou Chuliang, defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Zhang Enhua and Wu Jiying, midfielders Gao Xian, Li Min, Ma Tian and Nie Fei, and double forwards.  Hao Dong and Gao Feng were among the best players in the league and the top ten last year. In other words, they represent the highest level of Chinese football.

    "What do you think of today's game?" Pei Wei asked Benitez with a smile after the players went out to warm up.

    "The situation will not be good." Benitez shook his head: "The opponent's personal ability is much higher than our players Our only advantage is physical fitness, and even cooperation may not be able to match them. After all,  These superstars will be very adaptable.¡±

    "In a friendly match, winning or losing is not the most important thing." Pei Wei smiled: "Besides, in the past, Chinese football was a little arrogant When it comes to skills and tactics, we are at least twenty years behind the world's top football level. Hope.  In today¡¯s game, we can let them feel a little bit of the gap. Only after the game, they will realize that the performance of the superstars on TV is not very good, but they are actually far ahead of us!¡±

    The members of the Chinese team were still confident before taking the field. The "Invincible Workers' Sports" in 1996 gave them too many illusions - the highest level players in the world are just like this. Even if we are worse, we can't be worse.  How much!

    For example, before taking the field, Gao Feng was still bragging: "What a world star team, I don't believe they can be so awesome! In the past, AC Milan and Sampdoria were beaten to the point of losing all face by us? Today,  We still want to win the game! Mr. Pei is so presumptuous!¡±

    Others also nodded. After the success in the top ten, their self-confidence has been inflated to the extreme. They seem to be waiting to make a name for themselves in the World Cup, and then to go to Europe to make big money.

    In Pei Wei's view, the "Invincible Workers' Sports" has a lot of qualities. Like AC Milan, which came to China twice, they basically did not send a few absolute main players. In addition, these world-class teams are all under the same banner.  I came with the idea of ????traveling and traveled a long distance. I was not in the best condition to play. As a result, I was beaten by the Chinese team as soon as I came on the field.Of course, people don¡¯t want to get injured in such a game, and the main

    ¡¯s bias, the support of local fans If you beat the old master to death with a blind fist, you will win a lot.  But after all, blind boxing does not work every time, and when the opponent really competes with the Chinese team with a serious attitude, the donkey of the Chinese team will immediately show its true colors, and it will appear that the year before last, England was defeated 3-0 by England.  The result of a 2-0 suppression by the Netherlands.

    It is not only the members of the Chinese national team who are arrogant, but also the Chinese sports media. In a friendly match with the England national team in 1996, the media kept saying, "England's style of play is still the ancient long pass rush."  "Dang, we are playing advanced overall football now, which is a level higher than England's tactics" and so on. As a result, we were beaten directly by England. Only then did we discover that even the "rough brother" recognized by world football  Team "England is also technically superior to the Chinese team.

    It¡¯s not okay to belittle oneself, and it¡¯s even more unacceptable to be arrogant.  After rushing into the World Cup, the national team has shown signs of being arrogant, and Pei Wei is very worried about this.

    His worries were not groundless. In his memory of his previous life, after the national team entered the World Cup in 2002, the players were all arrogant and looked down on all the strong teams. Before playing Brazil, a certain defender even claimed to "keep an eye on them".  Damn Ronaldo", and ended up losing with no pants left. Pei Wei doesn't want this to happen in this year's World Cup in France.

    Now is the time to let these players know the gap between themselves and the world. In the next six months, Pei Wei is also planning to take the national team to Europe for several training sessions to let the members of the national team know that the sky is high and the sky is high.

    Only when you know the gap can you have a goal to work hard for.

    The members of the national team came on the field with confidence. After the game started, they did not shrink their defense, but directly launched a fierce attack. With such momentum, they stunned the temporarily assembled world star team.

    Flying in the middle, he beautifully got rid of an opponent's defender and continued to insert into the penalty area. Two players from the World Star Team immediately attacked him. Maybe it was because they were taking it lightly, maybe because they didn't cooperate well enough. The two central defenders  Running up together, a considerable gap immediately appeared in the penalty area.

    Fei naturally would not give up this opportunity, and sent a wonderful pass easily. After receiving the ball, the unguarded Hao Dong directly took off his right foot and volleyed near the penalty spot. Paraguay's legendary goalkeeper Chilavert was unable to make a save, and the ball bounced on the ground and rushed in.  The goal is dead!

    One to zero!  The Chinese national team surprisingly took the lead!

    This goal made the Hong Kong fans at the Hong Kong Stadium cheer. Although they have just returned to the motherland, they still support the Chinese national team anyway. They will naturally be happy to see the national team taking the lead so early.

    "Well, that young guy is pretty good. He passed the ball in a timely manner." The interim head coach of the World Stars United, former German superstar Beckenbauer, nodded appreciatively.

    As an invitation from Hong Kong, Beckenbauer, who became the interim coach of this team, was not too concerned about this game. He had only one goal in coming to Hong Kong, and that was to meet Matthaus in this place far away from Germany.  Let's have a good heart-to-heart talk, so that this superstar, who was recently removed from the post of captain of Bayern Munich due to a "betting incident", will not have any knots in his heart.

    But now, he seems to have a new goal - it seems that there are still a few talents in the Chinese national team, and Bayern Munich seems to be developing the Far East market now.

    After taking the lead, the Chinese team strengthened their belief - the world star team is nothing more than that, didn't we easily take the lead?

    With this mentality, the players of the Chinese team played more relaxedly on the court. Sun Chenghai, who came forward with an assist, actually played the trick of passing the ball twice in a row, which attracted cheers from the fans present.

    "Haha, they are very relaxed." Benitez, who usually doesn't smile, also laughed after seeing Sun Chenghai pass the ball from the wing for the second consecutive time.

    "Just watch, they will be taught a lesson soon." Pei Wei also said with a smile.

    The assistant coach Qi Dashuai next to him rolled his eyes. He had never seen such a head coach and translator. He actually expected his opponent to teach his players a lesson

    ¡° Marshal Qi once again entered the coaching staff of the national team only after the top ten games last year. It is unbelievable to say that it was Pei Wei who definitely requested that Marshal Qi be transferred to the national team again.

    The reason is very simple. At the beginning of the league, the former assistant coach Chi Shangbing and others returned to the club. The entire national team will definitely not be able to function only relying on Benitez and Pei Wei. It needs an experienced assistant coach who is familiar with the players.  Responsible for daily training, so Pei Wei strongly advocated using Qi Xi again.?Handsome.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 232 Respect

    After being fired, Pei Wei explained that Dashuai Qi is actually a good person and has a strong ability to train the team, but he is relatively weak and cannot withstand pressure. A coach like him is more suitable to be an assistant coach or to work under pressure.  He served as the head coach of a small club, and the Football Association did not go too far at the time. It terminated his contract due to physical conditions. If he is invited now, he will definitely agree.

    Xu dubiously called Dashuai Qi. Sure enough, as Pei Wei said, Dashuai Qi immediately reported to the national team without saying a word, and during this period of time, he was in charge of the team's training very conscientiously.

    And as a coach who was overwhelmed by the pressure brought by the national team head coach, Qi Dashuai has no ambition to continue to be the head coach. Such a person will definitely be able to help Benitez.  Quite busy. After all, he has been in the football circle for so many years and is much more familiar with the players than Benitez and Pei Wei.

    While Benitez and Pei Wei were talking, the situation on the court had changed.

    After overcoming the Chinese team's three blows, the World Stars gradually began to adapt to the game. Midfielder Matthaus kept an eye on Nie Fei. Under his experienced experience and excellent physical fitness, Nie Fei was obviously  They are still a lot younger, and the number of catches has been significantly reduced. Even if they barely catch the ball, the position is very awkward, and the release of the ball is far from as pleasant as it was at the beginning. After playing for a period of time, the superstars of the World Stars United began to gradually  They have found a sense of cooperation. Benitez is right. When their strength has reached their level, it is easy to establish a tacit understanding.

    World Stars United equalized the score in the 28th minute. Dunga passed the ball through the middle. After receiving the ball, Weah used a clean pass to get rid of General Fan, then drove straight in, and then passed the attacking player.  Ou Chuliang later scored the ball into the empty goal, one to one.

    The Chinese team gradually began to feel the difficulty. The opponent's personal ability and overall strength were much higher than theirs. After being passive at the beginning, they quickly took the initiative on the court and relied on their strong midfield strength.  Suppressed the Chinese team, and then launched waves of attacks.

    In the next twenty minutes, the Chinese team's formation was suppressed within their own half, struggling to accept the opponent's attacks one after another. If they hadn't remembered to use zone defense instead of man-to-man defense,  If you want to deal with the opponent's offense, then I'm afraid the opponent has already exceeded the score.

    Although the current Weah is no longer the Weah who won three Footballer of the Year awards in 1995, he is far from declining. His speed, his skills, his experience, and his impact are almost the same.  This is something that the defenders of the Chinese team cannot imagine - General Fan, the strongest among the defenders, was thrown away by him as soon as he faced him. Who else dares to say that they can definitely keep an eye on him?

    Under Weah's repeated impact, the Chinese team's defense began to gradually loosen, but it was not Weah who helped World Stars United take the lead, but the famous French forward Papin. Before the end of the first half, he scored in the penalty area  Nei keenly caught the opportunity and poked the ball into the door during the melee.

    In the first half, World Stars United temporarily led the Chinese national team 2-1.

    This score made all the Chinese team members feel very discouraged. Before they stepped onto the court, they were full of confidence, thinking that these world superstars were just better than them in skills. However, when they actually competed head-to-head, they discovered that their opponents were  Their suppression is all-encompassing.

    "Now do you know? What is the highest level of world football like" Looking at the dejected players, Pei Wei was still very happy in his heart. Losing is not terrible, but the terrible thing is that losing is still considered natural -  Although the confidence of the national players before the game is undesirable, it is much better than retreating before the game.

    I remember that when the national team lost 4-0 in the 2002 World Cup, they had the nerve to ask for the jersey with a face, but were rejected on the spot - the stars of the Brazilian team thought that they were not even qualified to exchange jerseys!  In that "Dragon-Horse War", they were also tricked by four people. After the game, a group of players from the "Dragon Team" didn't look sad at all. They just took Xiaobei for a photo with a smile on their face -  When losing has become a habit, and when these players representing the national team look numb after losing, how can Chinese football have any hope of taking off?

    At least, the current group of players are still passionate. Pei Wei still remembers that when the national team failed to qualify in 1997, General Fan once said: "If they (referring to the excited fans outside the hotel) rush in and fight,  We, we will definitely not fight back." Gao Feng hid in his room and drank a bottle of Erguotou. He cursed "Fuck you" after taking one sip. These things proved that at least in 1997, China was still the same.  There is no shortage of passionate players!  ?From now on, why can't we find any passionate players in the national team?

    In the defeat of the game, in the generous income, in the life without entering the World Cup the players' ambition is worn away bit by bit in this way.

    "Being behind is not scary, losing is not scary, what is scary? It is losing your dignity, losing to the point where your opponents are not even willing to exchange jerseys with you - that is the most terrifying time." Pei Wei looked at it  Players: "Fortunately, in the first half of the game, you lost the process and the score, but you did not lose your backbone. In the opening game, you used goals to let these superstars know your strength.  Later, your tenacious defense forced these superstars to sweat more to deal with you - you should be proud because you have shown your spirit and the majesty of the Chinese! "

    The players¡¯ heads were raised, with flames flashing in their eyes.

    "We must admit that we are still far behind the world's highest-level football players. We must know that although our opponents are famous, they are basically over 30 years old and have begun to decline.  That is to say, there are players who are better than them in Europe and South America - this is not a shameful thing. How many years have they been developing and how many years have we been developing? But I think you should know one thing - you can.  Defeat me, but you can't defeat me!" Pei Wei waved his fist and said: "We admit there is a gap, but we can't lose our integrity. This is just a friendly match, but we have to compete with dignity. Even if we lose, we will still win.  Use all their energy and let them know that even if they can beat us, it will not be easy! Go and compete! Show all your abilities on the court and fight with these superstars to the end!

    "Yes!" the players shouted in unison.

    "One more thing! After the game, you are not allowed to exchange jerseys with each other! They are also players, you are also players, professionally speaking, you are the same, no one is much inferior to the other! Do you understand?" Pei Wei?  Shouted loudly.

    "Understood!"

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    In the second half, almost all the lineups of both sides were changed. This was originally a friendly match, and there were no restrictions on substitutions. And if they can invite these world-star team superstars, Hong Kong definitely does not want anyone to sit down.  Ninety minutes, and Benitez and Pei Wei also hope that all players can have the opportunity to compete one-on-one with these superstars.

    The second half of the game was even more intense. After the hard battle in the first half, the superstars of the World Stars United understood that this game was not just a formality. If you want to win the game, you have to show some real skills, and the players of the Chinese team  Although they were all replaced as substitutes, they were not afraid of being stimulated by Pei Wei's words. The two sides went back and forth on the court, playing extremely fiercely.

    However, the game was intense. Players from both sides made very measured movements, with almost no big moves. The superstars of the World Stars United paid great attention to protecting themselves, while the players of the Chinese team also paid great attention to their feet, although physical contact was inevitable.  , but there was no intentional injury.

    The second half of the game was a treat for the Hong Kong fans. Both sides' offense was very exciting. The World Stars United's smooth coordination and dazzling individual performances fully demonstrated their status as world-class players.  Strength.  Although the players of the Chinese team are much inferior to their opponents in terms of technology, they still played many wonderful offenses because they dared to express themselves.

    The final score was 5 to 3, and World Stars United won. However, being able to score three goals still proved the strength of the Chinese team. After the game, the fans at the scene gave warm applause to the players of both sides.

    The performance of the Chinese players earned them the respect of their opponents. Players from both sides exchanged jerseys on the court, and even the players off the court were no exception.

    "China has very good players." When the two coaches shook hands, Beckenbauer said to Benitez. Pei Wei, who was standing next to him, could tell that the words of the "football emperor" were not just compliments: "Especially yours  No. 22 attacking midfielder (Nie Fei) has excellent skills and is a bit immature in the overall situation, but there should be no problem in establishing a foothold in teams other than the European giants. I hope that Germany will not be placed in the same group as China in the World Cup, because that will  It gives us a headache.¡±

    After saying these words, the football emperor let go of his hand, then turned and left. He wanted to talk to Matthaus.

    "The players have won the respect of their opponents." Pei Wei smiled and said to Benitez: "Chinese football needs the respect of world football, but respect is not something that others can give you. You have to earn it yourself."

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 233 Cherigochi¡¯s Invitation

    The Lunar New Year Cup is over. Although the Chinese team lost, they returned to China and then disbanded to enjoy their vacation. The spring training in Haigeng will not start in twenty days. Now the members of the national team have gradually become accustomed to competitions.  They all feel very happy about the life of gathering together temporarily and doing whatever they want when there is no competition. After all, no one wants to train for a month or two every time.

    Pei Wei and Benitez returned to Yunjia together. After returning to the club, Pei Wei discovered that Su Mei had returned.

    "What? Are you back so soon? Didn't I give you two months' leave?" Pei Wei asked Su Mei with a smile.

    Su Mei, who had returned home, seemed to be in a good mood. She smiled and said to Pei Wei, "Isn't it good to come back early? I can be exploited by you again You should be happy to have a talented person like me by your side to help you."  , your career will prosper."

    "That's true." Pei Wei nodded thoughtfully, and said with a smile: "I asked someone to check your appearance, and you really have the appearance of a prosperous husband. It is said that it happens once in a hundred years Oops!"

    Su Mei, who blushed upon hearing this, pinched Pei Wei and said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Don't think that my father likes you, so you can talk nonsense. Be careful, I will deal with you!"

    Although the words were said in a vicious tone, there was no hint of anger in his tone.

    How could Pei Wei not see how Su Mei felt about him? A man like him who was almost forty years old was already a little tired of living alone. In fact, apart from being a little tempered sometimes, Su Mei was not good at other aspects.  It¡¯s really good.

    Pei Wei was about to say something else when Xiao Zhao's voice rang outside the door: "Boss, I have your phone number, international long distance."

    "Come in." Pei Wei said in a loud voice, and then asked Xiao Zhao who walked in the door: "International long distance? Where is it? Has the other party reported his identity?"

    "This is a call from Italy. The other party is Cherry Gauci, the chairman of Perugia Club." Xiao Zhao replied respectfully.

    "Cheri Gaoqi?" Pei Wei frowned: "How come this old fox is looking for me?"

    "You and he are familiar with each other anyway, so I don't want him to call you to greet you." Su Mei said casually.

    "How is that possible?" Pei Wei shook his head: "It's impossible for someone like Gao Qi to call me for no reason I still don't know who he is? A guy who puts interests first, if he is purely  It's just to greet me. I can't believe he would waste the long-distance phone bill. Do you know that he is a stingy man who even saves letter paper?"

    "You said that about me a little too much" Su Mei laughed so much that she fell down: "You can say that I am a dignified club owner, but you said it so badly."

    "Put the phone in." Pei Wei said to Xiao Zhao with a smile: "I can almost guess what this old fox is going to do"

    After receiving the call, Pei Wei deliberately pressed the hands-free button so that Su Mei next to him could hear clearly, and just pressed the answer button.  Cheri Gaoqi's enthusiastic, but somewhat hypocritical voice immediately came out: "Aha! Pei, my old friend, how are you doing recently?"

    "Nevermind, how can I be as good as you, the owner of a Serie A club." Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    "What? I'm just the owner of a small club. I just make a living in Serie A. It's not easy to live in this world." Gao Qi sighed.

    "No matter how difficult Serie A is, it is still better than us in Asia." Pei Wei also said sadly: "Sometimes I really envy you for being the owner of the best league in the world Oh, Mr. Gao Qi, sometimes I  I really want to work for you.¡±

    After rambling for a few words.  Gao Qi couldn't stand Pei Wei's idle chatter anymore. With just a few words, Pei Wei had already begun to talk about the global economic depression. Gao Qi had to interrupt him: "Dear Pei. I think this is the case.  Things are not something we can consider, we are just ordinary businessmen Stop talking, Pei, are you interested in visiting Italy? I think you will not refuse a sincere invitation from an old friend. "

    "How can you be so embarrassed? I know your financial situation is not good either" Pei Wei continued to joke: "Why don't you come to China for a visit? Come and experience the charm of China's ancient culture! I'll cover the travel expenses!"

    "No, no, Pei, if it were summer now, I would be very interested in accepting your invitation. But now when the league is getting intense, I can't leave. As far as I know, the Chinese league is currently in the intermission period.  Well By the way, I want to discuss a little business with you," Gao Qi said immediately.

    "The fox's tail is exposed." Pei Wei pressed the call point and whispered to Su Mei, then turned to the phone: "?My old friend, since you are so sincere, I think I shouldn¡¯t refuse"

    A burst of surprise cheers came from the phone: "Pei. Do you agree?"

    "Why not?" Pei Wei shrugged: "Since you invited me so sincerely and agreed to pay for my trip, wouldn't it be too disrespectful for me not to come? By the way. I still have to bring my  A friend is here, I guess you won¡¯t be stingy, right?¡±

    Gao Qi smiled bitterly on the phone: "Of course, I'm very happy that you can accept my invitation."

    Pei Wei put down the phone and Su Mei punched him on the shoulder: "You guy, you don't need this much moneywhy do you have to pay for it?"

    "For stingy people, I always like to see the pain in their faces when they pay for land they didn't want to pay." Pei Wei said with a smile: "That is simply more exciting than the best movie in the world Su Mei  Miss, I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to the beautiful country of Italy?"

    Pei Wei blinked: "Anyway, someone is selling the order."

    "You know how to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha." After saying this, Su Mei was still very happy: "When will we set off?"

    "Today, now, immediately." Pei Wei replied.

    "Why are you in such a hurry?" Su Mei asked strangely.

    Pei Wei smiled and did not answer.

    It seems that Cheri Gaoqi has not yet reached the level of Ge Langtai. At least, after meeting Pei Wei, he did not show a painful expression on his face, but he did give Pei Wei an exaggerated hug with a happy look on his face.  : "Pei, my old friend why didn't you come to see me when you came to Italy last year? This really makes me sad."

    ¡°There are close friends across the sea, and we are like neighbors as far apart as the world.¡± Pei Wei explained with a smile: ¡°This is an old saying in China. It means that as long as we are friends, no matter how far apart we are, our friendship will not diminish.¡±

    "Extensive and profound Chinese culture." Gao Qi said sincerely, and then turned to Su Mei: "Is this beautiful lady your wife? Pei, it seems that you are very lucky to have such a beautiful wife."

    Pei Wei smiled and said nothing, while Su Mei said to Gao Qi in fluent Italian: "Mr. Gao Qi I am Pei Wei's assistant. It is an honor to meet you."

    "Pei, you have an excellent assistant who speaks fluent Italian." Gao Qi said in surprise: "Pei, according to Chinese rules, I should treat you to a meal What is this called?"

    "Catch the wind and wash away the dust." Pei Wei smiled: "Cheri, it seems that you are also very familiar with Chinese culture."

    After getting into Cheri Gaoqi's car, Su Mei secretly said to Pei Wei: "Gao Qi seems to be a very good person He is so enthusiastic, why do you say he is a stingy person? I think he is quite  That¡¯s generous.¡±

    "His generosity is based on greater profits." Pei Wei said calmly: "If there is no ten times profit, he will not make such a capital Look, he must want to get it from me.  What to get.¡±

    "Really? What can he get from you like this?" Su Mei thought for a while and said tentatively: "In the first half of the Serie A season, Perugia's results didn't seem to be very good"

    Pei Wei glanced at Su Mei appreciatively, nodded, and then said nothing.

    This banquet can be regarded as a feast for the guests and the host, and the atmosphere is relatively warm. If it weren't for Cheri Gauci who has been complaining about how bad the environment in Serie A is now, and how big clubs are always suppressing small players like Perugia.  Club, if an honest person like him has been bullied by other club presidents the atmosphere would be relatively harmonious.

    "Mr. Gao Qi, we are very sympathetic to your club's experience." Pei Wei turned the wine glass in his hand and said lightly: "Unfortunately, we don't seem to be able to help."

    "No, you can help" Gao Qi said eagerly: "And this is exactly why I invited you to Italy."

    Pei Wei and Su Mei looked at each other and thought at the same time: "Here we come!"

    However, Su Mei is a little surprised. Cheri Gaoqi has been in Serie A for so many years, so he should not be a restless person, but now he is so eager to invite Pei Wei to China, and then  If he hurriedly spoke out his purpose, it was obvious that he was handing over all the initiative. To put it bluntly, he was stretching his neck so that Pei Wei could easily cut him with a knife - if he is such a restless person.  If so, how could he stay in the position of President of Perugia for such a long time?

    "I want to introduce Marco Materazzi, a player from your club." Gauci said straight to the point: "He used to be our player, so we hope to transfer this player. Pei, I don't think you will refuse.  Bar?"

    &nbsp; Pei Wei was silent for a while, and then slowly opened his mouth under Gao Qi's expectant eyes: "For me, there is nothing not for sale in the club If you want Materazzi, you must first let me know  , what can I get? "Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 234 Rental

    of.  Gao Qi said aggrievedly.

    This guy is still playing this trick.  Pei Wei thought to himself.  His seemingly loyal appearance did deceive many people in Serie A, but for Pei Wei, who knew some of his "glorious deeds" in later generations, Gao Qi's cover-up would have no effect at all. In later generations, Gao Qi was because of  He committed fraud and hid in the Dominican Republic, a small country with which Italy has no extradition relations. This shows his character.

    "Mr. Gauci I think, business is business after all, what do you think? Materazzi is now the absolute core of our defense and contributed a lot to our victory in last year's league championship. I am even preparing to play in Dunga  After retiring, he became the captain of our team Think about it, can we sell such a player casually? You are also the president of the club. Although we can do some things, we have to consider the coach and  The fans factor." Pei Wei said calmly, since the initiative is now in his hands, he doesn't need to rush at all.

    "Okay, Pei, let's talk about this business." Gao Qi knew that the opponent in front of him was not easy to mess with. He already knew this from the previous transfer of Materazzi: "Fifty  What do you think of the transfer fee of 10,000 US dollars? When he transferred to Yunjia Tianyu two years ago, you only paid 200,000 US dollars, and his value increased by 15% in two years.  This price is enough.¡±

    "Haha, are you kidding me?" Pei Wei laughed and kept shaking his head, as if Gao Qi's price was ridiculous: "Such an excellent defender is only worth half a million dollars? Absolutely impossible! You  Do you know what Recoba paid for him? Three million US dollars! At the same time, Inter Milan also gave us a package of preferential cooperation plans, and the total value of Recoba was almost five million US dollars.  Our club doesn¡¯t have a stable main position. Do you think I would let go of a main defender in his prime for half a million dollars?¡±

    "Pei, how much do you want?" Gao Qi asked dissatisfied.

    Pei Wei stretched out five fingers: "Ten times, five million US dollars."

    "Impossible!" Gao Qi immediately jumped up: "You are kidding! Five million dollars is enough for me to pick a quasi-national defender in South America! Even if I buy it in Italy, I can still buy a defender with experience.  Defender with experience in the Italian National Youth Team!¡±

    "Then you go to South America and buy it." Pei Wei leaned back in his chair comfortably: "But I think if you can buy it, you won't come to me."

    Gao Qi stared at Pei Wei, breathing heavily from his nose as if he was about to eat Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei ignored him, took out his cigarette and took a nice puff.

    After a long pause, Gao Qi slowly spoke: "Pei, I hope you can offer a realistic price. The price of five million is absolutely outrageous."

    Pei Wei said with a smile: "Half a million dollars is equally outrageous Don't forget, Materazzi is no longer the amateur player he used to be His annual income in Yunjia Tianyu is hundreds of thousands of dollars."  "The price itself is an insult to him and to our club."

    "Okay, I'm sorry for the price I just offered." Gao Qi opened his mouth and said, "Now please come up with a negotiable price."

    "Three million US dollars, this is my bottom line." Pei Wei puffed out a puff of cigarette smoke: "If you agree, sign it. If you don't agree, you will pull it down."

    Pei Wei suddenly dropped two million US dollars, which was indeed very sincere. Gao Qi hesitated for a while: "I think we need to think about it."

    "Okay." Pei Wei stood up, and Su Mei also stood up: "Thank you for your hospitalityTomorrow, I will visit your club again. I hope there will be a good result by then."

    "Okay." Gao Qi also stood up and shook hands with Pei Wei: "See you tomorrow."

    "This is not your style." After walking out of the hotel, Su Mei smiled and said to Pei Wei: "The price has been reduced by two million US dollars at once. Aren't you afraid that Gao Qi will lower the price again?"

    "He won't." Pei Wei said firmly: "Are you wondering why he is in such a hurry? It's simple, he doesn't have time."

    Su Mei was a little puzzled. Pei Wei explained: "In the first half of the game, Perugia was only ranked second to last in Serie A. The forwards and midfielders were okay, but Materazzi was missing in the defense.  For such a tall central defender, he probably came to me because he really couldn't find anyone, but he found me a little too late. The winter transfer period will end in a week. If he can't find him by then,  No matter how much money you have, you will be blind. Now the price I proposed is close to his psychological price. If he disagrees with it, he really has no chance Besides, even if he doesn't buy it, I have nothing to lose No.???  "

    "Wellthat's true. So what are we going to do now? Find a place to stay?" Su Mei asked

    "Pei Wei said simply.

    After the game last season, Materazzi returned to Italy to talk about his homesickness. Because of his contact information, Pei Wei successfully found Materazzi¡¯s home in Perugia.

    "Has that guy Gao Qi been looking for you?" Pei Wei asked as soon as he saw Materazzi.

    Materazzi nodded honestly: "Yes, he hopes that I can return to Perugia But I said that I must first get your consent, boss. It was you who brought me to China. Without you, I might still be here."  Get five hundred dollars a month.¡±

    "Very good, you really got me right." Pei Wei laughed happily and patted Materazzi on the shoulder: "Marco, tell me what you think now. Are you willing to go back to Italy to play football?"

    "I do." Materazzi nodded: "I have long said that playing for the national team is my biggest dream, and it is impossible for foreign players to enter the Italian national team. But I don't want to play for Gao.  Qi kicks.¡±

    It seems that Materazzi still has a lot of resentment towards Gao Qi, but it is probably because he refused Gao Qi¡¯s private solicitation that Gao Qi had no choice but to send Pei Wei¡¯s door to get stabbed.

    "Don't worry, Marco, you won't play for Gauci forever." Pei Wei said: "Perugia is just a springboard for you. I believe that with your ability, as long as you perform well in Serie A, you will definitely succeed."  Enter a wealthy club and put on the national team jersey you dream of. Although you are over twenty-four years old, I am sure that you still have a lot of potential that has not been realized, and your future achievements will definitely be more than that.  ¡±

    "Boss" Materazzi was moved when he saw that Pei Wei didn't mind him wanting to go back to Italy. Although he was not good at saying thanks, his eyes already told how grateful he was now.

    "Just wait for the good news." Pei Wei said confidently: "Tomorrow, I will let that vampire Gao Qi suck his blood."

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    "PeiI'm sorry. Although I know that the price you offered is very reasonable, it is still difficult for us to accept it." After meeting Pei Wei who came to visit the next day, Gao Qi spread his hands and said: "The reason is simple  We can't come up with so much cash now. I think you can accept the installment payment method? The transfer fee of three million US dollars remains unchanged, but now only one million US dollars will be paid upfront, and the remaining two million US dollars will be paid.  The dollars are paid gradually over two years.¡±

    Su Mei thinks this proposal is reasonable. Although she cannot get all the transfer fees directly, it is still acceptable to pay it off within two years.

    She thought Pei Wei would agree to this condition, but Pei Wei refused immediately: "I just hope to get all the transfer fees at once. I don't have the habit of leaving the remainder of the transaction."

    Seeing that this proposal was also rejected, Gao Qi became a little angry: "Pei, please don't go too far! Spending three million US dollars to buy a defender with only one Serie A experience is the limit of my tolerance! Are you still  Want to ask for more?¡±

    "Money that is not in my pocket can never be considered mine. I still understand this truth." Pei Wei laughed: "I don't want to procrastinate on a transfer. That would be too troublesome."

    Su Mei was a little anxious next to her. She didn't know why Pei Wei was so insistent, but she didn't know that this was also Gao Qi's habit of playing. In the history that Pei Wei knew, Materazzi transferred from Everton back to Perugia.  The transfer fee was US$3 million, but US$2 million of it was not repaid until Gao Qi went bankrupt. Pei Wei did not want to be taken advantage of.

    "But we can't come up with so much money now, do you want me to go bankrupt?" Gao Qi was going crazy.

    "Let's work out a compromise. I can never accept payment in installments, but I can accept renting first and selling later." Pei Wei suggested: "For two hundred thousand dollars, rent Materazzi until  At the end of this season's Serie A, after the league, Perugia can purchase the full ownership of Materazzi with a one-time payment of three million U.S. dollars. Of course, if you don't want this player by then, I will still  It can be withdrawn. How about this condition?¡±

    Su Mei was surprised again. In her opinion, Pei Wei's proposal was a bit idiotic. Instead of asking for 200,000 yuan instead of 1 million yuan in cash, why did Gao Qi look like he was having difficulty?  This proposal should be more beneficial to him than the one he just made.

    After hesitating for a long time, Gao Qi finally made up his mind and nodded firmly: "Okay, I agree to the lease terms, when will I sign?"

    &nbsp; "After you and Materazzi have negotiated your personal treatment." Pei Wei said with a smile.

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    Chi got in touch, and Materazzi really hopes to return to Italy to play football. After all, his home is here and his roots are here.

    During this half-season, Materazzi will receive a salary of 100,000 US dollars. When he officially transfers after half a season, his annual salary will be formally negotiated.

    After all three parties sign the contract, Materazzi will play for Perugia in the next half season. When he left Perugia two years ago, he was still a standard bench player.  Two years later, Gauci already sees him as the savior who pulled Perugia out of the relegation quagmire.

    After leaving the Perugia Club, Su Mei finally couldn't help it anymore: "I don't understand why you gave up the installment payment method and chose to rent From any perspective, this is not a wise move."

    "You think I did something stupid?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    "Yes, it's very stupid." Su Mei glanced at him: "This stupid thing is worth 800,000 US dollars"

    "Yeah, now I gave up one million and chose 200,000. On the surface, it seems that I lost money, but have you ever thought about it? After getting this one million, Gao Qi refused to give up the remaining two million.  What should I do?¡±

    "No way?" Su Mei opened her eyes wide in surprise: "Isn't he afraid that we will sue him?"

    "Don't forget, this is not China, but Italy! We are outsiders after all" Pei Wei sighed: "Even if we can win the lawsuit, we may not be able to get the money He only needs to delay the time to get us  I am exhausted from the delay, and now, although I have only received two hundred thousand dollars, the ownership of Materazzi is still in my hands. After half a year, even if he wants to use any tricks, I will directly transfer Materazzi.  It's enough to bring him back And I think with Materazzi's ability, he will definitely attract the attention of many people in this half season. If I sell it to other clubs by then, the price will be three million.  It's still possible to get it back, which is troublesome, but it's much better than having to fight for two million for several years and still not get the money in the end. Okay, now that the work is done, let's enjoy the journey  ¡­Su Mei, where do you want to go?¡±

    "Florence, I want to see this city." Su Mei said with a smile: "Feel the Renaissance."

    Su Mei¡¯s wish was not fulfilled, not because Pei Wei temporarily defaulted on the bill, but because when they were about to leave for Florence, Li Qiang called Pei Wei.

    "Boss, are you in Europe? Great, there is a big shot looking for you?" Li Qiang said excitedly on the phone.

    "Big shot? What big shot? It can't be the German Chancellor, right?" The main location of the European branch is in Germany, so Pei Wei would make such a joke.

    "It's not the German Chancellor, but it's not much different" Li Qiang said mysteriously: "It's the manager of Bayern Munich, the football emperor Beckenbauer! He contacted our branch and said he hopes to talk to you!"

    "The Football Emperor is looking for me? Oh my god, another poacher." Pei Wei sighed: "No way, people are afraid of being famous, and pigs are afraid of being strong. It seems that our Yunjia Tianyu is now very famous in Europe!"

    After seeing Pei Wei, the football emperor looked very surprised: "Are you Pei? Oh my god, I should have seen you some time ago But, it's impossible. Why can you, as a club owner, be in the Chinese national team?"  Hold a position?"

    "You have a good memory." Pei Wei laughed: "I met you at the Lunar New Year Cup a week ago Please let me introduce myself. I am Pei Wei, a Chinese with two  One identity is the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club, and the other is the translator of the national team. "

    "I still don't understand" Beckenbauer smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's hard to imagine that a club owner like you would work as a translator for the national team."

    "Just like the last World Cup, as the manager of Bayern Munich, you also served as a consultant for the national team I don't think you went there for the salary paid by the national team, right?" Pei Wei did not show any trace.  Flattered Beckenbauer.

    "Haha!" Beckenbauer laughed, and no one would be unhappy with such words: "Come, please sit down, I am very happy to meet such a patriotic gentleman like you."

    "I have always believed that the Chinese and the Germans are the two best nations in the world." After sitting down, Pei Wei said calmly: "The Germans are courageous and tenacious, with strong discipline and patriotism. In this regard,  , Our two nations are very similar, and in terms of football, German football is also the football I admire most. It runs as precisely as a machine, and its integrity is undoubtedly the best in the world. Our Chinese football has just started, and we really hope to win over Germany.  Help from friends???¡±

    "I think these things

    It¡¯s already started.  "Beckenbauer is not someone who will receive one or two kind words. "In the past two years, the Yunjia Tianyu branch has poached many outstanding talents in Germany The graduates of the Cologne Institute of Sport in the past two years are  Some of them have been poached by them, making it difficult for Bundesliga clubs to find fresh blood!  "

    "Mr. Beckenbauer, I think most of the people who come to serve at the Yunjia Tianyu Club are Chinese." Pei Wei smiled: "In previous years, it was difficult for these Chinese to gain a foothold in Europe after they graduated. We are just for  It just provides a place for my compatriots to learn something but I don¡¯t intend to poach the Bundesliga.¡±

    The two met for the first time, and it was a draw. Beckenbauer seemed not to want to trick anyone anymore: "Pei, if I had known that the translator was you, I wouldn't have gone through so much trouble. Since today is a very busy day,  It's an honor to meet you. I don't think I need to hide what I mean. Our Bayern club has taken a liking to a player from your Yunjia Tianyu Club Yes, that's the No. 22 attacking midfielder. He is a player.  He is a very good player, and he is still very young. I wonder if he is interested in developing in the Bundesliga?¡±

    Su Mei next to her secretly took a breath of air. As expected of the Bundesliga overlord, she made a big move from the beginning - preparing to poach Nie Fei, the absolute core of Yunjia Tianyu!

    Pei Wei took a deep breath and did not answer.

    "We have great sincerity in inviting this young player to join our team At the same time, it seems that Yunjia Tianyu does not have a partner in Germany yet? I wonder if we at Bayern Munich have the honor to be Yunjia Tianyu's partner  What?" Seeing that Pei Wei was still considering it, Beckenbauer continued to offer a more tempting condition.

    Su Mei was about to jump. She knew how tempting Beckenbauer's proposal was to Pei Wei!

    If we can become a partner with Bayern, then Yunjia Tianyu can really be said to be known to everyone in Europe!  By then, there will be Bayern in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan in Serie A, and Arsenal in the Premier League. Yunjia Tianyu can continuously obtain the most advanced training equipment from these clubs, and by sending coaches and players to these clubs to learn, Yunjia can also benefit  Tianyu has cultivated countless reserve talents. Su Mei, who is well aware of Pei Wei's reasons, knows how important this proposal is to improving the level of Chinese football!

    "We very much hope to form a cooperative relationship with Bayern Club." After thinking for a long time, Pei Wei finally spoke: "But at the same time, I also have to be responsible for my players. Mr. Beckenbauer, I want to ask you a question  If Nie Fei comes to Bayern now, what chance does he have of being able to play in the game? Yes, he can receive more advanced training at Bayern, but no matter how advanced the training is, it cannot compare with the training given to players in official games. Nie Fei is only two years old.  At ten years old, what he needs now is not training, but competition! And how much can you promise me?"

    This time it was Beckenbauer's turn to start thinking. After thinking for a long time, the football emperor smiled bitterly: "Unfortunately I can't make any promises in this regard You also know that we are a wealthy club like ours.  It seems difficult for wealthy clubs to give young players too much space, and now we have superstars like Basler and Matthaus at the attacking midfielder position. After Nie Fei came, he could only wait for opportunities on the bench at first.  ¡±

    "You are right." Pei Wei was very satisfied with Beckenbauer's candor: "The foundation of Chinese football is still very weak. Players like Nie Fei are our precious wealth. We cannot let him waste his talent on  On the bench I think the most suitable thing for him is to start at a mid-range club. You once said that he now has the ability to gain a foothold in a mid-range team in the five major leagues. Sorry, I can't use it against my subordinates.  The player¡¯s future is a joke.¡±

    "It is indeed a pity." Beckenbauer said regretfully: "Originally, we should have had a good start in cooperation, but now"

    "No, Mr. Beckenbauer, even if Nie Fei cannot transfer, I think we can still cooperate in other aspects." Pei Wei heard that Beckenbauer wanted to stop the conversation, and he immediately said: "  In fact, our club not only has Nie Fei, but also other players. I think our cooperation should continue.¡±

    "Really?" Beckenbauer asked nonchalantly. In his opinion, even if China has good players, they should be limited. Although the Chinese team members performed very tenaciously in the Lunar New Year Cup, they still want to win in the Lunar New Year Cup.  To gain a foothold in Europe's five major leagues, tenacity alone is not enough.

    "This afternoon, I will show you the game videos of two players. I think there must be players suitable for Bayern."

    "Okay, I'm waiting for your good news." Although he didn't really believe it, Beckenbauer still agreed with the idea of ??giving it a try.?

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    explain.

    "Yes, that's him. He scored the first goal of the Chinese team in that game I think you should also have an impression." Pei Wei said with a smile, thinking, although the video is not convincing  , but Hao Dong's performance in that game can be said to be second only to Nie Fei, and Beckenbauer should have left a deep impression.

    Beckenbauer closed his eyes and recalled: "Yes, this striker is indeed very good, and his movement has a good view of the overall situation. Although Nie Fei took at least half of the credit for the goal, he was able to appear in that position.  It proves that he has good qualities and he has good explosive power and is a very threatening forward. "

    "But" Beckenbauer hesitated: "Pei, I think I should tell the truth. Although he is excellent, with all due respect, he still cannot meet the requirements of Bayern's main forward. I cannot promise you the main position.  ¡±

    "I understand this." Pei Wei nodded: "But I think you should know better than me in terms of technology. Among Bayern's forwards, Yankel and Ziegler are both pure high forwards with skills and speed.  There is only Elber as a forward. Hao Dong can at least serve as the main substitute for Bayern. His characteristics will be a powerful supplement to Bayern's forward line. In the second half of the season, in addition to the Bundesliga, Bayern also needs to win in the Champions League and the Champions League.  Playing on the third line in the German Cup, I think he should have a lot of opportunities to play. "

    "You mean, it doesn't matter even if you can't play the main role?" Beckenbauer frowned: "Then why don't you agree to Nie Fei's transfer to Bayern?"

    "Haha, I think you should know this" Pei Wei laughed: "Nie Fei is only twenty years old, and Hao Dong is already twenty-seven years old Nie Fei still has a lot of room for improvement and needs competition.  Exercise, and what Hao Dong needs more at this age is a change in philosophy. Just playing games can no longer make him develop higher. On the contrary, in a big club like Bayern, he can learn even on the bench.  A lot. And their positions are not the same. Nie Fei needs to be the core of the team. His current strength is not enough to become the core of a giant like Bayern. Hao Dong is different. He is an assaulter, even if he does not play.  The main player can also be a strong supplement to the team, can't he?"

    Beckenbauer couldn't help but nodded, and Pei Wei added: "In addition, from a business perspective, Hao Dong, as China's number one striker, has higher commercial value than Nie Fei Nie Fei only  Although he has only played less than five national team games, Hao Dong has been famous for a long time. His name is well known among Chinese fans Once he joins Bayern, he will definitely make Bayern a giant in China.  Even more famous!"

    These words completely moved Beckenbauer. With the rise of China's economy in the world, the football field has been affected. The European giants who have almost developed their financial resources in Europe have now begun to set their sights.  In China, the largest market in the Far East, this has been proved by the fact that clubs such as A Milan went to China to hunt for gold in the past few years. As the leader of the Bundesliga, Bayern certainly does not want to fall behind other teams, and if they can introduce players like Hao Dong  As the main forward of the Chinese national team, it is a huge opportunity for Bayern!

    It not only supplements the competition at the competitive level, but also makes Bayern's reputation more famous in Asia off the court. If we don't do this kind of business, there will be no business left.

    "Okay, I admit, your suggestion really moved me." Beckenbauer finally made up his mind: "So, what conditions do you need? You know, as a player who has not yet played in the European competition  It is impossible for us to pay too much transfer fee for players who have proven their ability.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled slightly: "As the number one striker of the Chinese national team, we can't give a price that is too shabby, but it is obviously difficult for you to accept it, so how about a loan first? Let Hao Dong be loaned to Bayern Munich for half a season.  , your club will decide whether to retain him before the start of next season, and it also gives your club an opportunity to examine his strength - I think this is a responsible decision for you, me, and Hao Dong himself.  practice."

    "You are a chairman who is very considerate of the players." Beckenbauer said sincerely: "So what are my conditions? The rental fee is one hundred thousand dollars, and the salary for this half year will be shared between our two clubs. Before his salary  How about an increase of 20% under certain conditions?¡±

    "Okay." Pei Wei nodded happily.  Unlike dealing with Gao Qi, Pei Wei did not have many chips in hand when facing a big club like Bayern, and the price offered by Beckenbauer was very sincere, so Pei Wei readily agreed.

    "Okay, my friend, who is the other player? It seems that there is no second videotape." Beckenbauer asked.

    "It's easy, no video tape required"??¡­This player is in Germany. I can directly call him to the training ground for a trial and let your coach evaluate his strength. Isn't this better?  "Pei Wei replied.

    "Yeah

    ? ? What is this player¡¯s name?  "Berkenbauer was very interested in

    "Michael Ballack, Yunjia Tianyu's German foreign aid." Pei Wei looked at Beckenbauer, who was starting to look surprised, and laughed heartily: "He is on vacation in Germany now."

    "Did you really dig this guy out of an amateur competition three years ago?" Beckenbauer said to Pei Wei in surprise, holding a piece of information.

    Pei Wei nodded calmly and looked at him with a smile.

    "He was only nineteen years old at the time?" Beckenbauer continued to ask.

    Pei Wei continued to nod.

    "Damn it!" Beckenbauer angrily threw the information on the table: "Such a treasure, he has been playing in amateur leagues before he was nineteen years old! Our national team has been in trouble, and such an excellent player is actually in  They couldn¡¯t even play in the second division and ended up in China! What are those coaches doing? They didn¡¯t find such a good talent!¡±

    Beckenbauer's anger is justified. The greatest figure in the history of German football, in addition to serving at Bayern, is also one of the leaders of the German Football Association. Seeing that an outstanding player like Ballack is actually playing in Germany  How can you not be angry when there is no ball to play with?

    Pei Wei had a smile on his face. In his opinion, Bayern would definitely be interested in Ballack. Someone like Ballack has a strong body, tireless stamina, excellent running ability, comprehensiveness in the midfield, and outstanding performance.  His long-range shooting and header ability - he is simply an all-around midfielder who can do anything. Is there any club that wouldn't like such a player?

    More importantly, Ballack is German and is more easily accepted by Bundesliga clubs.

    In the past few days, Ballack immediately rushed to Munich after receiving the notice from Pei Wei. Like Materazzi, although he had a great time at Yunjia Tianyu, he had lofty ideals and hoped to return to Europe for development -  ¨DAfter all, if Ballack had been playing for Yunjia Tianyu, it would be impossible for Ballack to establish his reputation in Europe, let alone enter the German national team.

    In the past few days of training, Ballack has conquered Bayern's coaches with his outstanding performance. Even Beckenbauer was full of praise for Ballack. It seems that this deal is going to be done.

    Unexpectedly, Beckenbauer's next words shocked him: "It's a pity that we already have Basler and Sauer in the midfield. There is really no place for him. Next year we will introduce Effenbaugh."  He is qualified, and at only 22 years old, he also needs games to train himself. If he comes to Bayern now, it will be a harm to him"

    Oh shit!  This guy!

    Pei Wei cursed in his heart, but no matter he was the football emperor or the king of football - didn't he consider this when he wanted to introduce Nie Fei?  It seems that the introduction of Nie Fei was just to take advantage of his commercial value, right?  Anyway, they are Chinese players. Even if they sit on the bench, it will not cause any loss to German football. Now that you see that Ballack is German, do you suddenly start to love talents?  Damn guy!

    Although he scolded Beckenbauer in his heart, Pei Wei remained calm on the surface.

    "It's a pity that if a few years pass, we will definitely welcome Ballack to join." Appreciation is appreciation, but people like Beckenbauer pay more attention to actual interests, rather than letting Ballack go to Bayern and not be the main force.  Time, it is better to let him train in China for a few more years. Beckenbauer believes that the level of the league that can cultivate players like Nie Fei will not be too bad. Anyway, what Ballack needs now is competition, and after a few years, Bayern  Maybe you can get such a player for free, why not?

    The smile on Beckenbauer's face was even more cordial: "Pei, I hope that our failure to accept Ballack will not affect our cooperation We will be happy to become partners with Yunjia Tianyu Club."

    Pei Wei sighed inwardly, there was no way, he couldn't force it if he didn't want it. Besides, now is not the time to fall out. Of course, Bayern Munich needs to cooperate with Yunjia Tianyu to open up the Chinese market, and Yunjia Tianyu needs to cooperate with him even more.  Bayern Munich cooperates to create conditions for their future hardware acquisition and player output. Strength, strength, Yunjia Tianyu's strength is not enough now.

    Surprise, really unexpected. I thought it was absolutely certain that Ballack would be chosen by Bayern Munich, but Hao Dong had to go through a lot of troubles. Who knew that Hao Dong, who was not optimistic at first, was successfully chosen.  Ballack, who was promising, lost his chance - things in life are often so ridiculous.

    Accident was unexpected, but Pei Wei still cheered up and talked with Beckenbauer about some cooperation between the two parties.Matter, this is related to the development of Yunjia Tianyu, so we must be careful.

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    There are also staff in the European branch who are responsible for this. Pei Wei and Beckenbauer only symbolically discussed the general direction of the cooperation between the two parties, then signed an intention contract and shook hands and said goodbye.

    "What is Beckenbauer doing" After leaving Bayern Club, Su Mei couldn't help but asked Pei Wei on the way: "I can accept Hao Dong, but I can't accept Ballack, and his reasons are also far-fetched. Really?"  I don¡¯t understand.¡±

    "Really? Tell me your reasons." Pei Wei leaned on the back of the carriage and closed his eyes.

    "First of all, strength. Although Dong is a very good forward, Ballack is definitely stronger than him. Although the two men are in different positions, Ballack's strength now exceeds that of Hao Dong. Even I can see this.  , and Hao Dong is already twenty-seven, and his skills have basically been finalized. Even if he can improve, he will not improve for long, but Barak is different. He is only twenty-two years old and has a lot of room for development!" Su Mei was a little excited!  Said: "In addition, Ballack is German and can adapt to the Bundesliga better, and his German identity is easier to get the support of German fans. It would be easier if he didn't want both, but he didn't choose the one with better development prospects.  Compatriots, it¡¯s incredible!¡±

    "What you said makes sense, but as a club manager, you can't just consider these." Pei Wei rubbed his temples and said a little tiredly: "Bayern is short of forwards now, and Dong's characteristics can just make up for it."  Their forward line is deficient, the rental fee is not high, and they can also open up the Chinese market. To put it bluntly, even if Hao Dong has no effect on the court, he will have a great effect off the court. And what about Ballack?  Although he is German, Bayern has quite a few Germans, and one more of him is not too much. In addition, from a competitive perspective, they already have Basler and Sauer, and Ballack does not really help them much.  , not to mention that they will be able to get 'Tiger' Effenberg next year. No matter how good Ballack is, it is impossible for any club to gather all the outstanding players under their hands."

    "Second, this reason is what I just thought of." Pei Wei put down his hand, a cold light flashed in his eyes: "We were in 1995 and Ballack |> will expire in two years. If they want Ballack then,  If so, you might be able to acquire this player without spending a penny, and at least save millions of dollars. This will not only prevent Ballack from being able to play the main team now, but also avoid the possibility of paying a large transfer fee.  Hmph, Beckenbauer, I still underestimate you."

    "Impossible! Are you thinking too much?" Su Mei said in shock: "How could he know that Ballack's contract will expire in two years? He only learned about Ballack during the two days of trial training.  Such a player! He is a football emperor, but even a football emperor cannot predict the future. "

    "It's my fault. I shouldn't have revealed that Ballack came to our club three years ago." Pei Wei bit his lip: "With Beckenbauer's rich experience, it is not difficult to guess the remaining balance of Ballack's contract."  Time is running out, and I was a little too enthusiastic in my promotion Damn it, he is not a person like Gao Qi! Although Gao Qi is an old fox, after all, he is just the owner of a small club, and his vision does not count.  It¡¯s really not easy for this guy Beckenbauer to become the most famous figure in German football!¡±

    "It doesn't matter, you have nothing to lose." Su Mei comforted Pei Wei, and then sighed: "I'm worried about Michael now. You know, every German player is proud to enter Bayern Munich. I think  Michal is no exception, otherwise he would not be so excited during the trial If he knew that Bayern Munich rejected him, it would be a big blow. "

    "I'm worried about this too." Pei Wei sighed: "If I had known better, I wouldn't have recommended Ballack to Bayern Munich"

    Pei Wei and Su Mei both underestimated Ballack's willpower. They were worried that being rejected by Bayern Munich would cause Ballack to lose confidence. However, as a German, the last thing Ballack lacks is steel-like willpower.

    After hearing Pei Wei¡¯s hesitant and unusually tactful words, Ballack¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change much. He just smiled and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, Bayern Munich doesn¡¯t want me. Boss, you won¡¯t want me, right?¡±

    "Of course I won't let you go!" Pei Wei didn't care how ambiguous his words were: "You are the strongest chess piece in our midfield! Bayern doesn't want you because they have no vision! Yunjia's gate will always be for  You open up!"

    "Actually, before I went to the trial, I didn't have high hopes." Ballack smiled heartily: "Basler is one of the best midfielders in Germany, and Sauer is the most skilled and agile in Germany.  ¡¯s attacking midfielder, now I can¡¯t compare to them Instead of sitting on Bayern¡¯s bench and killing time, it is better to listen to the fans in the Fengyun Stadium

    ¡­¡­?I don't want to waste time on the bench.  "

    Pei Wei slapped his forehead. How could he have forgotten that Ballack was always a very independent person? In this year in history, the young Ballack won the league championship with Kaiserslautern and created the "Kaizer Myth"  After that, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both extended an olive branch to him, but Ballack unexpectedly did not accept the invitation of the German dream team Bayern Munich, but joined the Leverkusen team. The reason was Leverkusen.  Being able to give him the main position, sure enough, Barak grew up to be the well-deserved number one star in Germany at Leverkusen, and then joined Bayern at a high price.

    "Okay, let's go rest first. Then, Michael, you will continue your vacation, and we will find a replacement for Marco Michael, although you are the master in Germany, let me treat you today.  Come and pick!" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Barak smiled and agreed.

    Although Ballack has spent most of his time in China in the past three years, it is obvious that he is still very familiar with Munich. Pei Wei and Su Mei enjoyed a meal of authentic Munich beer and sauerkraut sausage. Su Mei enjoyed the meal.  It was so satisfying that Pei Wei was surprised. Su Mei never had a taboo and dared to eat anything, but she couldn't get fat no matter how much she ate - this alone was enough to make most girls jealous.

    When he was almost finished eating, Pei Wei's phone rang again.

    "Li Qiang? What's the matter?" Pei Wei asked in a deep voice.

    "Bossanother distinguished guest is here to see you." Li Qiang's voice on the other end of the phone sounded helpless.

    "What kind of big shot is he again? Is there a second football emperor in Germany?"

    "This time it's not the football emperor, but the football coach." Li Qiang said dryly on the other end of the phone: "Leverkusen's head coach Christoph Daum has found us and hopes to meet you.  "

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and Li Qiang spoke again on the other end of the phone: "Boss, you are so proud You know, although our European branch has become somewhat famous, we are only exposed to small fish and shrimps.  ¡­When you come to Europe, it¡¯s Beckenbauer first, and then Daum¡­ It¡¯s usually hard for us to see them.¡±

    "It's not me who's proud, it's our club and the things in the club that interest them." Pei Wei said lightly: "Has he made an appointment?"

    "Tomorrow morning, he will come to our branch station." Li Qiang replied.

    Pei Wei hung up the phone and turned to Barak: "Michael, I think you need to stay with us for another night today."

    "Hello, I am Christoph Daum." The lean Daum stretched out his hand to Pei Wei.

    "I am Karl Mund, the general manager of Leverkusen." After Pei Wei and Daum shook hands, another elegant middle-aged man also extended his hand to Pei Wei: "It is an honor to meet you."

    "These two guys are both celebrities." Pei Wei thought in his heart. Daum can be regarded as the most controversial head coach in Germany. He has achieved great results in leading the team, but his personal life is very bad - originally he  He had the opportunity to become the head coach of the German national team, but was found to have a history of drug abuse. However, Pei Wei admired the Leverkusen team he led. Under his leadership and Carlmond's excellent operation, 98  World Cup 02 is a powerful team in the World Cup. Unfortunately, they are not very lucky.

    "You two came to our European branch of Yunjia Tianyu today to find me, Mr. Pei, what do you want me to do?" After sitting down, Pei Wei asked, and Su Mei immediately translated his words.

    "We are very interested in the German young man from your club He is the one who tried out at Bayern's training ground a few days ago." The elegant Carlmond's answer was straightforward: "It seems that Bayern is unwilling to accept that young man.  But we need a player like that."

    Leverkusen's invitation Pei Wei suddenly felt a sense of fate in his heart - Materazzi became famous in Perugia. After coming to China to play for two years, he still went towards his original goal.  History, although Ballack won a championship in Kaiserslautern, he was actually only a relatively ordinary Bundesliga player at that time, no different from other young people, until he transferred to Leverkusen  Later, under Daum's training, he became a truly world-class player and a representative figure of German football Will history still follow its own track?

    ¡°It¡¯s really ridiculous. I have the intention to bring flowers but they don¡¯t bloom, but I have no intention to plant willows to create shade. This trip to Germany, there are really too many things that are beyond my expectation.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 238 Sweden

    The two sides could not reach an agreement on the price. Carlmond insisted on US$3 million in transfer fees and refused to let go. Pei Wei believed that this price could not reflect Ballack's true value at all, and the negotiations reached a stalemate.

    In the end, Daum's love for talent worked. Carlmond added an additional $500,000, and Pei Wei also took a step back and agreed to the price quoted by Carlmond, but added a clause at the end:  If Ballack transfers in the future, Yunjia Tianyu will be able to receive 20% of Ballack's transfer fee as a training fee.

    Carlmond agreed to this request, and Pei Wei felt a little more balanced. In fact, even if such an addition was added to Yunjia Tianyu, it was actually a loss. In the history that Pei Wei knew, Ballack transferred after the 2002 World Cup.  Bayern's transfer fee is confidential. Although it is called Mark (approximately close to 50 million U.S. dollars), Bayern's club manager Rummenigge later revealed that it is only about 12 million Marks, which is less than 6 million U.S. dollars.  Twenty percent is just over one million US dollars, which is indeed not in line with Barak's strength.

    But even without the 20% later, Yunjia Tianyu still made a good profit. After all, Pei Wei only spent 100,000 US dollars to recruit Ballack from Kemnitz. Three years later,  With an increase of more than 30 times, this kind of profit is already quite large.

    Deducting Ballack's salary in the past few years, Yunjia Tianyu used him for three years and received nearly three million US dollars in income. No wonder those small clubs that rely on cultivating players and selling them live a happy life.  Tasty.

    After Ballack negotiated his personal treatment with Leverkusen, Ballack became a member of this Bundesliga powerhouse. Yunjia Tianyu lost a main player and received a check of 3.5 million US dollars.

    During this trip to Europe, Pei Wei earned US$3.8 million and spent three absolute main players. Whether it was worth it or not is a very debatable question.

    Now Su Mei is asking him this question.

    "With more than 30 million yuan in revenue and three cores, the front, middle and back, is this business worth it?" Su Mei asked.

    Pei Wei flicked the check in his hand and said with an indifferent expression: "I'm afraid no club president can answer this question Is Barcelona considered a wealthy club? They just sold the most popular player in the team half a year ago.  Ronaldo, the future king of world football, has earned 29 million US dollars. Do you think he has made a profit or a loss from this business? Football is like this. Even if your club is rich and has a lot of soldiers, it cannot  To retain all the top players in the world, Yunjia Tianyu also needs to replace a group of people."

    "Then how are you going to make up for these shortcomings?" Su Mei tilted her head and reminded: "A club owner cannot only consider the financial aspect without considering the competitive aspect."

    "Dong is gone, and Yang Tian is in charge. He played less games last year and there are many outstanding forwards in the country. Just buy one when the time comes. How can we say that we are the 'defending champions'?"  The brand is still somewhat attractive." Pei Wei thought for a while: "But as for foreign players, two players have to be replaced. I think we already have this candidate."

    "Who?" Su Mei had strong curiosity.

    "Our next stop is Sweden." Pei Wei did not answer directly, but smiled: "The beach in Halmstad is very beautiful."

    "Go to hell!" Su Mei punched Pei Wei: "You know how to tell the truth!"

    Pei Wei came to Halmstad, Sweden, with Su Mei, not to enjoy the beach, but to introduce a new foreign aid, who will be a famous figure in the Swedish national team in the future, a Swedish wing wizard, and a future Arsenal player.  Frederic Ljungberg, the right wing ruler of Nagoya.

    Different from Ballack, Materazzi and Toni, although Ljungberg is not yet 21 years old, he has become a well-known rookie in Sweden. It is not so easy to poach.  Three years ago, Pei Wei would not have even thought about poaching this player, but now that Yunjia Tianyu has become quite famous in Europe, although it will be difficult, it is not that difficult.  There is no hope.

    The European branch has done a good job in the past few years. Although it has not yet had a good connection with the top clubs in Europe, it has already had some in second-tier leagues such as Swiss Super League, Danish Super League, and Belgian Super League.  Very broad network of contacts.

    Chinese clubs have the habit of looking for foreign players in Nordic countries. Dalian Dongfang's two midfielders, Kings and Hans, are both from Sweden. So when Li Qiang's people contacted the Halmstad team, their chairman  Ferson met Pei Wei enthusiastically.

    In Europe, the Swiss Super League is also a league that transports players. It is normal for their teams to be unable to retain players.Generally speaking, Sweden's outstanding players will be poached immediately after attracting the attention of other leagues in the Swedish Super League, and Swedish Super League teams are used to this kind of thing.

    So when Philson knew this

    The boss of Yunjia Tianyu, who is gradually becoming famous in Europe, wants to visit him. He understands what Pei Wei is planning to do - this is the God of Wealth. In recent years, many Swiss Super League clubs have benefited from China.

    But when he heard Pei Wei¡¯s intention, Philson¡¯s face immediately fell.

    "Frederick is the star of hope in our team! He himself hopes to develop in the five major leagues, and our club also hopes to transfer him to the five major leagues Even if we agree, he himself will not  He may not be willing to agree, you know, his name is likely to appear in the new Swedish national team!" Ferson said with regret.

    Pei Wei smiled - Philson didn't say anything to death, which showed that there was still hope.

    "I think the clubs in the five major leagues will not pay too much transfer fee to buy Frederic." Pei Wei smiled: "You know, although he performed very well in the Swiss Super League, whether he can adapt to the five major leagues  The level of the league is still unknown Even if you are willing to buy it, the price may not be very high, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

    "There's no way." Felson said with a candid hand: "We are only in the third level of the league and can only accept some unfair prices. There is no way."

    Pei Wei nodded in his heart, this Philson is quite honest, but the Nordic people are generally more outgoing due to their geographical location, and their leagues are not very standardized, unlike those in the five major leagues who have matured and matured.  It is obviously much easier to deal with the managers of .

    In Europe, the five major leagues belong to the first-level teams, but now Ligue 1 has gradually fallen behind. In the past, Ligue 1 was able to squeeze into the five major leagues because the World Cup and the European Champions Cup, the two most important events in world football, are in France.  It was first proposed to hold it, and the level of French clubs is also relatively high.  However, after entering the 1990s, due to various reasons such as performance and economy, especially the outbreak of the Marseille match-fixing case in 1991, Ligue 1 was severely damaged. France's influence on the European continent was no longer so great, and the Netherlands  The Eredivisie originally hoped to replace Ligue 1 and become one of the five major leagues. However, the implementation of the Bosman Rules has caused the Eredivisie, whose economic strength is far inferior to the other four major leagues, to gradually decline. In fact, there are now only four top leagues.  , that is, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga and the Premier League. It is more appropriate to call them the four major leagues. These four major leagues represent the highest level clubs in Europe.

    Under these four, the French Ligue 1, the Eredivisie, the Portuguese Super League, the Scottish Super League, the Turkish Super League, and the Russian Super League form the second group. The teams in these leagues can often cause a lot of trouble to the clubs in the four major leagues, and also  There are so many clubs capable of winning the European championship, among which the French Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Portuguese Super League and Scottish Premier League are at a higher level.

    Further down is the third-level league. The top three Nordic countries, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, and some breakaway countries from the former Yugoslavia, such as Yugoslavia and Croatia, form the third-level group.  Clubs in these leagues generally exist as major players.

    In the football circle, it is still a world of the jungle. The four major leagues have amazing wealth and unparalleled attraction. The leagues of the second group can often retain some stars, while the third-tier leagues are in the eyes of the four major leagues.  After acquiring their players, they can only let them go obediently, and the transfer fees received are generally not too high.

    "Let's be frank, Mr Filson it makes no difference to you or your club who buys your player from - no matter how talented your player is, it's hard to sell one  Sky-high price." Pei Wei looked at Filson and said sincerely: "Even if you know how unreasonable the prices offered by the clubs in the five major leagues are, you can only agree because they have too many choices.  If you don't accept those harsh conditions, you will have no choice but to release the player unconditionally after the player's contract expires Damn Bosman rules."

    Felson nodded empathetically. Originally, before the Bosman Rules came out, small and medium-sized clubs in Europe still had a way to survive and could earn huge income by transferring players at high prices. However, once the Bosman Rules were implemented, these small and medium-sized clubs  I was immediately dumbfounded - if your asking price is too high, they will wait for your players' contracts to expire to see who can outspend whom.

    The brilliant Ajax could have created a dynasty in Europe. The members who won the Champions League in 1996 were all very young and had a bright future. If this trend continues, there will be no problem in continuing to dominate. But once Bosman's rules came,  Those young talents immediately went their separate ways, and Aja, who had a bright future,Ross immediately lost any hope of ever winning the title again.

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 239 Poaching Wenger¡¯s Corner

    Chapter 239: Poaching Wenger¡¯s Corner

    Pei Wei¡¯s meaning is obvious: it is going to be sold anyway, so what difference does it make to whom it is sold to?  Isn¡¯t it the same as getting money?  There are a lot of players coming out of the Swiss Super League every year, and there is no question of whether they are suitable for development. If you sell it to me, maybe my price will be higher than that of clubs in the five major leagues. Why not?

    "You won" Felson smiled bitterly: "But it's useless for me to agree. If Frederick doesn't agree, we can't make any difference. After all, things are different now. Players have autonomy."  It¡¯s getting bigger.¡±

    "Can we meet Frederick himself?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    Philson hesitated. Player transfers are just like being an intermediary. Players cannot meet with the team they want to buy before the two clubs have reached an agreement. This is related to an issue of initiative.  Although it was actually not uncommon to contact the players in advance, it was still difficult for him to accept it when Pei Wei proposed it directly.

    Seeing the hesitation on Filson's face, Pei Wei laughed: "I know what you are hesitating about Now I can give you a promise. If Frederick agrees to come to our club, the transfer fee will not be small.  at two million dollars.¡±

    After hearing this, Ferson was relieved. Generally speaking, the price for transferring players from the Swiss Super League is only this. Since it is at least two million, it means that it is not impossible to increase it Then  What else is he worried about?

    He is not worried that Pei Wei will lie to him in this regard. After all, the contract is still in his hands. If Pei Wei really wants to play some trick, he can just refuse the transfer. I don't think Pei Wei will use such clumsy means.

    Under the introduction of Filson, Pei Wei met Ljungberg.

    This king of the right wing, who became famous at Arsenal and eventually became the mainstay of the Swedish national team, is only in his early twenties this year, not yet 21 years old.  It was far from the fact that he later became a famous figure in both football and fashion circles with his fiery red hair.

    But although he is young, his personality will not change. In later generations, Ljungberg was known for his hot temper and impulsive temperament. When Pei Wei saw him, he noticed the trace of unruliness in his eyes.

    ??Although in the football world, someone like Baggio is gentle and elegant.  There are many superstars with elegant and moving skills, but the reason why more superstars can become superstars is that their unique personalities are also very important.

    It's as far away as Pele's illegitimate son, Lao Ma's drug addict shooting a reporter, as close as Cantona kicking a fan, Effenberg giving the fan his middle finger, and later Rooney**, Ronaldo's sex party which one?  No negative news about the superstar?

    Pei Wei looks at players and doesn¡¯t care about their character, as long as they train well and compete well.  No matter how much you do off the court, he doesn't care - of course, you can't go too far. If you break the law, the legal authorities will naturally punish you.

    ?????????????????????????So when he selects foreign players, he does not look at character - of course this character refers to off the field, rather than doing things that are harmful to the interests of the team because of his own selfish interests on the field - only looks at ability.  He wants a tough guy like Dunga, an honest man like Tony, a man like Ballack who is good at planning for himself, and a man like Gattuso who always talks loudly.  He still wants to be a "court villain" like Materazzi.

    Therefore, although in later generations, Ljungberg, a troublesome guy who always likes to make some tidbits off the field and give Wenger a headache, he still wants it. Football matches require all kinds of personalities. If every football player is a gentleman  , if he completes every game gracefully - I believe football will not become the number one sport in the world, touching the hearts of countless people.

    ¡°But players like Ljungberg, who are ambitious and unruly.  It still takes a lot of work to convince him.

    Sure enough, after listening to Filson explain Pei Wei and the others' reason for coming, Ljungberg didn't seem to have any interest. He just said to Pei Wei: "I'm not interested in going to China to play football." He spoke unceremoniously. Sure enough,  Very personal.

    Generally speaking, people who speak like this often have enough confidence in themselves - it is difficult to say whether this kind of character is good or bad. If you have the strength to match it, then not only will others not be able to speak like this,  Disgusted.  I will also feel that you are a very personable person.  He is a talented person.  But if you have no strength and strong confidence in yourself, you will often be very annoying.

    obviously.  Ljungberg is a very capable person.

    "Frederick, can I call you this?" Pei Wei said with a faint smile on his face, full of affinity: "I think your lack of interest in playing football in China is due to two reasons. First,  Your goal is to enter the European League. Secondly, you think the Chinese league is not competitive enough.It won¡¯t be of much help to improve your strength As for the financial aspect, you won¡¯t just reject it without asking. Am I right?  "

    The official language of Sweden is Swedish, which belongs to the northern branch of the Germanic language family of the Indo-European language family. This is a very unpopular language family in China. Even Su Mei, who is proficient in seven languages, cannot speak this language. However, as a Nordic country,  English is also a very popular language in Sweden. Basically every Swede understands English, so Pei Wei can communicate with Ljungberg and Filson smoothly.

    Ljungberg¡¯s face softened a little. He took a serious look at Pei Wei and nodded.

    "So, Frederick, do you think that with your current strength, can you still be trained in the Swiss Super League? As a player who has not yet proven his strength, is there any chance that he can be favored by a wealthy club?" Pei Wei continued to ask  .

    Ljungberg thought about it carefully, then slowly shook his head.

    "You are very honest and have not overestimated your own strength." Pei Wei laughed.

    "It's just that I haven't got a stage for myself to perform yet!" Ljungberg said unconvinced. Filson next to him blushed. Halmstad did not play very well this year, that is, he did not win the league championship.  They also failed to win the cup championship and were only ranked fourth in the Swiss Super League. This position is not enough to participate in the European competitions in the coming year.

    "It's the winter break now. Generally speaking, teams in the five major leagues are unlikely to buy people at this time. Even if they do, the status won't be too high, and the Swiss Super League can no longer let you gain more ground.  If you improve, it would be good for you to change a team and experience the atmosphere of another football style, right? And the level of the Chinese league is not low Our Yunjia Tianyu Club has Dunga, the captain of the Brazilian national team.  , the Uruguayan Recoba who played for Inter Milan in Serie A this season also played for our team, and Arsenal's head coach Wenger was once the head coach of our club These things are true, you can go if you don't believe it.  Check it out." Pei Wei revealed his trump card. Dunga is a living sign. As the current captain of the Brazilian national team, the team he plays for will naturally rise with the tide.

    Sure enough, after hearing these names, Ljungberg¡¯s eyes changed. The more people believe in strength, the more they will be impressed by the strong. Ljungberg is obviously such a person.

    At this time, Ljungberg had actually been persuaded by Pei Wei.  He began to seriously consider the feasibility of playing football in China, but he was still a little hesitant because the most important thing remained unresolved.

    As if he knew what he was thinking, Pei Wei spoke at the right time: "As for the question of whether you want to go to the five major leagues to develop maybe you don't know yet? Our Yunjia Tianyu Club and Inter Milan of Serie A, the Premier League  Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga are all partner clubs. We communicate frequently with these three clubs, and they often send scouts to inspect our players If you perform well in our team, enter  One of these three clubs shouldn't be a problem, I think, and the chances of being discovered seem better than if you were in Sweden."

    This sentence completely moved Ljungberg. He knew that Pei Wei was not just talking nonsense. After all, Inter Milan player Recoba and Arsenal coach Wenger used to be from Yunjia Tianyu. He also heard this news.  Having said that, since he will not let himself regress in the Chinese league, he still has the opportunity to join a wealthy club - the three mentioned by Pei Wei can all be regarded as wealthy clubs with a long history in the European league. No matter which one he goes to, his ideal will change.  be easier to implement.  in addition.  Seeing that Pei Wei invited him so enthusiastically, he must not be suffering financially, right?

    ¡°I think I still need to think about it.¡± After thinking for a while, Ljungberg said to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei nodded, feeling extremely satisfied - in fact, Ljungberg said this, which basically means he has agreed. After all, he and Felson have not reached an agreement yet, and they will wait until they reach an agreement with Halmstad Club.  Afterwards, it will be up to Yunjia Tianyu Club and Ljungberg himself to discuss the salary issue.  This procedure is normal.

    Next.  It was a confrontation with Philson.

    The negotiation was handed over to a negotiator from the European branch.  After all, if Pei Wei has to do everything by himself, then his job as a boss will be very boring.

    Wilson Lion opened his mouth and asked for a price of four million US dollars. Yunjia Tianyu naturally would not let him get what he wanted, and quoted a tit-for-tat price of two million US dollars.

    In the next few hours, Pei Wei and Su Mei watched boredly as the negotiator from the European branch argued with Philson. Yunjia Tianyu was improving little by little, and Philson  On the other hand, it is going down bit by bit. Anyway, it¡¯s just a one-time deal. How much can you earn???How much.

    Finally, the price was set at 2.8 million US dollars. Pei Wei was quite satisfied. His own psychological price was 3 million US dollars. This was also the historical transfer fee for Ljungberg to transfer to Arsenal half a year later. Now he can save money.  After paying two hundred thousand, I was still satisfied.

    "Professor, professor, don't blame me for poaching your general" Pei Wei thought silently in his heart.

    Of course Wenger must not know, Pei Wei is purely crocodile tears.

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 240 A fruitful trip to South America (Part 1)

    After the German club and Ljungberg himself signed a formal contract, Pei Wei finally succeeded in recruiting this member of the Swedish national team.

    Among the current foreign players in the team, except for Dunga, whose annual salary is the highest in the team at one million US dollars, the other three foreign players Toni, Ljungberg and Gattuso all have similar salaries. Toni is the lowest, but there are also sixteen  Ten thousand U.S. dollars, which was the salary increase given to him at the beginning of last year. Gattuso had 200,000 U.S. dollars, Ljungberg had 250,000 U.S. dollars, and the highest salaries among other domestic players were those of the three major international players Yang Tian, ??Sun Chenghai and Fei.  Basically the same as foreign aid, and less for others.  Every year Yunjia Tianyu pays players more than 20 million yuan in salary. It is not difficult to understand why Yunjia Tianyu's income is so high but it is still difficult to cover the deficit.

    However, it is worth paying such a price. Although Ljungberg is completely different from Ballack, his arrival will make Yunjia Tianyu's wing attack sharper. In the past, Yunjia Tianyu's main attack direction was in the middle.  Nie Fei's breakthrough and organization, Ballack's long-range shooting, although Ballack is missing now, Ljungberg is enough to give the team more support on the wing. Now Yunjia Tianyu's wing attack mainly relies on the two wingers.  The defender steps in to make up for it, and the threat is obviously not that big. Now with Ljungberg, a wing player who can go left, right, sudden, pass and shoot, Yunjia Tianyu's offense will definitely be sharper.

    Before leaving Sweden, Pei Wei was originally going to try to see if he could poach Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a future superstar of the Swedish national team, but his hope was dashed. As an immigrant, the Ibrahimovic family  His family conditions are very good, and Ibrahimovic, who is only 16 years old, has shown extremely high football talent and entered the first team of Malmo. Ajax scouts have already begun to contact him.  In this case, Pei Wei could only give up.

    It seems that it is still unrealistic to think of poaching young future superstars from Europe It seems more appropriate to focus on South America. First, it is poor, and second, the football atmosphere there is better than that in Europe.

    It¡¯s almost time to find out that Messi is sick, right?  I don¡¯t know if people in the Argentina office already know this.

    The purchase of Ljungberg filled the void left by Ballack's departure, and Pei Wei is now looking for a replacement for Materazzi.

    "Let's go to Brazil." Pei Wei said to Su Mei: "Paulo Sosa, the chairman of the Brazilian International Team, has always wanted to take Dunga away from Yunjia Tianyu, but I have never agreed. This time, it seems that I have to spend a lot of money.  "

    The relationship between Pei Wei and Paulo Souza, a celebrity in Brazilian football, goes back to the beginning of last year. When the Qianlibao Youth Team set off to Brazil for the second time, Pei Wei generously donated 1 million to support the Qianlibao Youth Team.  US dollars of funding, and at the same time, the Qianlibao Youth Team contacted another Brazilian team to provide them with a training and competition location. This Brazilian team is the International Team.

    After meeting with Sosa, Sosa expressed the hope that Dunga could be transferred back to the international team. Dunga was also very tempted at the time. After all, he had been wandering in Europe and Asia for such a long time. What about the idea of ??returning to his roots?  There was a little bit of it, but Pei Wei considered that he had the Asian Cup Winners Cup to play and also hoped to win the 1997 League A championship, so he rejected this request. But now, both championships are  He has already got it, and Dunga is already old, so it seems okay to let him go.

    This time Pei Wei has taken a liking to a young defender from the international team and seems to have to agree to some of Sosa's requests.  In the meantime, finding a partner in Brazil doesn't seem too bad.

    After learning the news that Pei Wei was coming, Sosa was extremely enthusiastic and went to the airport to pick him up. At the same time, he was accompanied by Dunga, who was resting in Brazil.

    Seeing this scene, Pei Wei strengthened his judgment. Dunga must also hope to return to Brazil to end his career. Pei Wei has always been happy to do the beautiful things of adulthood.

    Although it is a loss for the A-A brand that an international superstar like Dunga leaves A-A, it is impossible to keep Dunga in China forever. Besides, even from a competitive perspective, Yunjia Tianyu already has  Gattuso, and the pair of young defensive midfielders Zhang Yiming and Yu Xiaowei are also very good and need to play more games to train. Even if Dengga is let go, it will not do much harm to Yunjia Tianyu's strength, let alone dig out a player by the way.  A future world-class defender.

    Sosa was already over 50 years old, but he was still in good spirits. When he saw Pei Wei, he laughed exaggeratedly and gave Pei Wei a warm South American hug.

    "Pei, do you know how happy I was when I heard the news that you were coming?" After letting go of Pei Wei, Sosa laughed and said, "How about it, yes

    Did that proposal of ?make you excited?  "

    "I think that proposal can be discussed now. After all, I think Dunga also hopes thatI hope I can return to the home team that trained me and end my career.  Pei Wei smiled and said: "In addition, I have another thing I want to discuss with you this time. I wonder if you have time?"  "

    "Yes, of course!" Sousa agreed.

    "We agreed that Dunga would transfer to Club Internacional de Brazil after the World Cup, but there is one condition, that is, I will get a player from your team as compensation." After sitting down in Sosa's office, Pei Wei directly  He stated his purpose of coming.

    "Why after the World Cup? Not now?" Sosa frowned and asked.

    "Our club needs Dunga's reputation to expand our reputation in the world." Pei Wei said lightly: "Although Dunga is thirty-five years old, his competitive status is still very good. He is also the Brazilian national  The captain of the team, one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, I believe that Brazil's performance in the World Cup will not be bad. The captain of such a team plays for our club There is no easier way to improve our club than this.  It¡¯s a matter of visibility, which is why I didn¡¯t agree to your request last year.¡±

    "Then what benefits can we get?" Sosa blinked and asked slyly.

    "After the World Cup, the international team can get Dunga without paying any price. You only need to pay a symbolic transfer fee of one dollar You know, the contract we signed with Dunga at that time was for four years, etc.  There is still one year left after the World Cup. Even if you pay to buy out the remaining contract of Dunga, the money will not be small. You know, Dunga's annual salary is one million US dollars. "Pei Wei knows his.  It is impossible for Sosa not to be tempted by this proposal. Dunga is a well-known figure in Brazil. Being able to get this player will be of great help to the reputation of the international team. Otherwise, Sosa would not be so enthusiastic about it.  Dunga cannot be recalled.

    "Who do you want?" Sousa was really moved.

    "Ferreira da Silva Lucio. The international team was promoted from the second team last year as a defender. We are currently short of manpower in the defense." Pei Wei said without blinking.

    "It's him" Sosa knows this player. He only joined the first team last year and is relatively reused by the coach. He played eleven games in one season last year, which is pretty good for a young defender.

    But for clubs like the International Team, there are a lot of young players like this. South America, especially Brazil, lacks everything but talented young players.

    Not to mention that he is just a central defender. For Brazilian clubs, they prefer offensive players. After all, such players are easier to sell for big prices, and they do not pay much attention to defense players, so Lucio is not a big deal.  So-called not for sale.

    "Okay, how much are you willing to pay? You must know that this defender is a rising star that we have carefully trained." Sosa thought in his heart, Pei Wei only needs to pay a few hundred thousand dollars to let him go.

    Who knew that Pei Wei was much more greedy than he thought.

    He opened his eyes wide and shouted as if he was insulted: "Did I hear you right? Mr. Sosa! You make me so sad! I only want your token for Dunga, the captain of the Brazilian national team."  "You actually want to make money from me on a young player like Lucio who is unknown in Brazil?"

    "Then what do you want?" Sosa was stunned for a moment - what does Pei Wei want to do?  You won¡¯t be willing to pay a penny, right?

    "Of course Lucio is part of Dunga's transfer! We have made such a big concession, we must get some benefits, right?" Pei Wei said confidently, as if what he said was justified.

    "You want to get a promising young defender for nothing? This is too much!" Sosa also shouted. He did not expect that Pei Wei was really prepared to give up everything.

    "A promising young defender? I really want an outstanding defender. Don't I know how to find one in Europe? South American defenders can't be compared to European ones, right? Besides, what is 'for nothing'? Dunga's problem  "I have lost at least one million US dollars. Can't I buy Lucio with this money?" Pei Wei's meaning is simple: Do you want to get Dunga for only one dollar?  Take Lucio instead.

    Sosa finally understands what a profiteer is. Pei Wei said it beautifully. One dollar represents the transfer of Fira, which seems to have given the international team a lot of benefits. After all, he still needs to change a player.  Why do you call it a gift?

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 241 A fruitful trip to South America (Part 2)

    But he also knows that the initiative now lies in Pei Wei's hands - he still holds Dunga's one-and-a-half-year contract. If he doesn't agree, he probably won't be able to get Dunga to join him for a dollar after half a season.  Well, if we wait another year and a half, Dunga will already be thirty-seven years old by then. Is there any use for such an old man?  Even if Dunga's strength has not declined significantly, will Dunga still be the captain of the new Brazilian national team by then?

    Pei Wei identified Sosa's weakness. At that time, he took a fancy to Dunga and offered him a super-high annual salary of one million US dollars (this is an extremely shocking figure in the A-A league. It is estimated that when Dunga came to 95, all the Chinese national team  The combined annual income of the players is not that high) He was called to Yunjia Tianyu not only because of his competitive level, but more importantly because of his reputation as the captain of the Brazilian national team.

    Through Dunga, Yunjia Tianyu's reputation began to gradually spread in South America and Europe. Not to mention other things, he only introduced Materazzi, Recoba, including the current foreign players Ljungberg, and the captain of the Brazilian national team.  The gold-lettered signboards all played a big role.

    Sosa tried every means to let Dunga return home for this reason. Although the Internacional team is also a strong team in Brazil with a long history, it has obviously not been as good as Sao Paulo, Flamengo and other teams in recent years. Sosa just wants to borrow Dunga from this country.  The captain of the team boosted the popularity of the international team.

    If Dunga can¡¯t return to the international team this year, I¡¯m afraid it will be useless in the previous year - the national team will be reorganized after the World Cup, which is already the practice of the Brazilian national team.  Although Dunga has served as the captain of the national team for two consecutive terms, he was almost 40 in 2002, so the national team will naturally not recruit him to the team again.  No matter how good his condition is, it won't work, because he can no longer play in 2002, and the national team must choose someone to lead the team.  After the 1998 World Cup, Deng Jia was recruited into the national team. Should he be the captain or someone else?  Let him be the one. He can't always be the 2002 guy. Don't let him be. The members of ++ are all juniors in front of Dunga. Who can command him?  Besides, the new captain also needs time to establish his prestige in the team. With such a big brother on top, it will be difficult to do anything.

    Although Dunga, who is the captain of the Brazilian national team, and Dunga, who is not the captain of the Brazilian national team, are still the same person, they are two different concepts!

    After thinking about it again and again, Sosa felt that the only way he could go was to agree to Pei Wei's request, but he didn't want to let Pei Wei's trick succeed so easily.

    "Pei, I will consider your proposal Don't be anxious, you have just come to Rio de Janeiro, how can I not let you have a good rest" Sosa said with a smile on his face: "Now is the carnival period.  Don¡¯t you want to take this beautiful lady next to you to experience the Samba style? "

    "Want to play drag-and-drop? This old boy." Pei Wei thought in his heart, but a smile spread on his face: "Oh, Sousa, didn't you remind us that we have forgotten, it is the end of February, Carnival  It¡¯s time! Okay, let¡¯s not talk about work, let¡¯s start discussing it after the carnival!¡±

    Sousa didn¡¯t expect that Pei Wei was not in a hurry at all - the carnival lasted for three consecutive days and nights, could this guy really settle down and play?

    Looking at Pei Wei's happy smiling face, Sosa suddenly felt a bit bitter in his mouth.

    "Are you determined to play?" Su Mei asked Pei Wei the same thing. After moving into the room Sosa arranged for them, Su Mei asked Pei Wei immediately.

    "Why can't you make up your mind?" Pei Wei laughed: "Spring training will start in a week. We have plenty of time! Why not enjoy the most famous carnival in the world? Samba!  Drama! The costume parade! When I came to South America with Wenger, I missed the beach day in Montevideo and didn¡¯t make it to the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Su Mei, you¡¯re so lucky that Wenger didn¡¯t make it.  You¡¯re in time for the carnival.¡±

    Having said this, Pei Wei stood up and looked around the room: "Having said that, Sosa is pretty good to us. It's really hard to find a place to live in Rio at this time. If it weren't for him,  We can only find a small hotel, but the club has no office in Rio."

    This is a true statement. Every year, Brazil¡¯s Carnival attracts countless tourists to Brazil¡¯s second largest city. It is overcrowded everywhere. Finding a comfortable seat is not something you can find with money.

    "Then you have to thank him properly?" Su Meiqiao smiled sweetly and glanced at Pei Wei: "Then don't embarrass the old man too much when discussing business. Didn't you see that Sosa's face had elongated a lot earlier?  point."

    "Haha, friendship is friendship, work is work, and not mixing personal emotions in work is the most basic quality of a businessman." Pei Wei laughed: "I think Sousa should also understand this."

    ? ???You always say that you are a businessman, but actually I don't think so.  Su Mei glanced at Pei Wei with a smile: "At least businessmen will not give up easier profits to engage in football"

    Su Mei meant it, but he didn¡¯t want to go deeper into the topic: "Young Master, I am not a pure businessman I am a romantic businessman" He took Su Mei's hand: "Beautiful lady, are you interested?  Accompany me in the next few days to visit Rio de Janeiro and attend the biggest carnival in the world?¡±

    "Wellwe still need to consider" Su Mei deliberately appealed to Pei Wei. In fact, how many women are not willing to experience the Brazilian Carnival in person?

    "Don't forget that you are penniless now" Pei Wei now looked like a gentle villain: "If you don't accept my condition, then I will let you live on the street."

    "If that's the case then the slave family should become an official" Su Mei said softly, which made Pei Wei's heart skip a beat.

    This little devil!

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    In the next two days, Pei Wei and Su Mei visited various places of interest in Rio de Janeiro, including Mount Yes, Bread Mountain, Niter¨®i Bridge, Maracana Stadium, Botanical Garden, Copacabana Beach, and  Banema Beachthe two left their footprints everywhere.

    Two days later, the carnival officially started. Pei Wei and Su Mei put aside everything to have fun, enjoying the most typical atmosphere and romance of this generous and enthusiastic country.

    Su Mei had a good time. During this time, she and Pei Wei went out to work. Although Miss Su was willing, it was better to have fun, right?  After all, it's the holidays now.

    She and Pei Wei were having fun, but Sosa was frowning. Seeing the time passing day by day, if the matter was not settled, there would be big trouble. This was something Sosa didn't want to see.

    After the carnival ended, Pei Wei received two pieces of good news in a row.

    The first one is of course that Sosa agreed to Pei Wei's transfer proposal and included Lucio's ownership as part of Dunga's transfer. This is of course a happy news. Pei Wei's trip to Brazil is for this.  Come.

    Another piece of good news made Pei Wei even more ecstatic. He received a call from the head of the Yunjia Tianyu office in Buenos Aires. On the phone, he got the news he had been waiting for for a long time - Messi  Six months ago, he was diagnosed with symptoms of insufficient growth hormone secretion and slow bone development. Although it is not incurable, the cost of treatment greatly exceeds the financial affordability of Messi's family, and his club Newell's  The boys' team refused to invest in Messi, and now Messi's family can't find any solution. It seems that a genius who died in infancy is about to appear.

    Before reincarnation, Pei Wei always scolded Newell's Old Boys for being extremely stupid after learning about Messi's life experience. Although the cost of Messi's treatment is an astronomical figure for an ordinary family, for a club, it is simply a drop in the bucket.  But those guys at Newell's Old Boys were so short-sighted that they let Barcelona get a big deal - you know, at that time, Inter Milan once made a tentative offer to Barcelona, ??with an offer as high as 100 million euros, and Barcelona actually wanted to do it.  I refused without thinking.

    But when Pei Wei became the president of the club and learned some things about Brazil and Argentina, he understood what Newell's Old Boys did at that time. In Brazil and Argentina, there were too many so-called "geniuses".  In this way, among ten children, there may be a "genius" whose talent for playing football exceeds the rest.  But there are always a few who succeed in the end. Newell's Old Boys cannot look at Messi differently because of the talent he has shown since he was a child, because they have too many choices after all.

    "Compared with the Sao Paulo team that kicked Ronaldo out because he couldn't afford the tram ticket, what the Newell's Old Boys did was not stupid.

    "Don't be impatient. We will contact them appropriately and show up when they are least able to do anything!" Pei Wei warned his subordinates on the phone: "Let him join our team at all costs! It is best to bring their whole family together.  We have all been sent to Yunjia, and the club will pay for the treatment. Do you understand?"

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei's excitement was palpable. This trip to South America was really fruitful!  Lucio's matter is basically settled, and Messi's matter has also seen great hope. This 11-year-old football prodigy may become a Chinese national after staying in China for eight years. He will only be 19 by then.  At the age of 10, he is fully capable of dedicating most of his career to the Chinese team!  Even if he refuses to become a Chinese citizen by then, he can at least make a lot of money for Yunjia Tianyu.

    It¡¯s not a worthwhile trip, it¡¯s not a worthwhile trip!

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 242 The Prototype of the Professional Alliance

    Gathered at Haigeng Base to prepare for the annual physical fitness test.

    After Pei Wei disclosed his physical training form, the physical fitness test that was previously regarded as a scourge by various clubs has now become a pediatrician, and this simple and practical training form that can be used in daily training has also been given to various clubs.  Physical training provides great help. As physical fitness improves, various tactics can be better implemented. In last year's top ten competition, which was so intensive, the national team basically had no physical difficulties qualifying. This training  The table can be regarded as taking the greatest credit.

    Pei Wei¡¯s generous move also made the relationship between Yunjia Tianyu Club and other clubs better. Although they are unrelenting opponents in the league, off the court, the relationship between each club and Yunjia Tianyu is not bad.

    Among them, those who have a close relationship with Yunjia Tianyu are Wuhan Yazhi, which was upgraded again this year, Jilin Yanbian and Chongqing Huanyu, which finished fifth and sixth last year. The first two clubs have a relationship with Yunjia Tianyu in terms of personnel mobility, and Yunjia Tianyu  Providing echelon coaches to Chongqing Huanyu has also made the relationship between the two clubs, which were originally at loggerheads, become better. The alliance of these four clubs is already considered a relatively powerful faction in League A.

    Among the several clubs capable of winning the championship, Dalian Oriental has a relatively good relationship with the two mid-tier teams Sichuan and Shandong. However, of the two clubs Shanghai and Beijing, one is wealthy and the other is at the feet of the emperor, and has no relationship with other clubs.  The relationship is not very good, so the power seems to be weak.  However, this year both Sichuan and Shandong teams have increased their investment, and their relationship with Dalian has gradually become estranged. Although Guangdong football has gradually begun to decline, Guangdong Hongda, a veteran team, was relegated last year, but as Guangzhou  With the addition of two new forces, Xinri and Shenzhen Anping, the Guangdong team still occupies three seats in Class A, and is also a force that cannot be ignored in Class A.

    Taking advantage of the national team's entry into the World Cup last year, all clubs have increased their investment this year. After Vivas returned to Argentina, the Dalian team spent one million U.S. dollars to acquire Madawiki, a new top player from the Iranian national team last year.  Yazhi has further strengthened its strength, and the Shanghai team has assembled Shanghai's other two A-B guns. After retaining the three foreign guns from last year, this year it introduced a defender from Germany  It can be seen that even if this year's league will be affected by the World Cup, the excitement will still attract enough fans' attention.

    ¡°But Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s handiwork still outshines all clubs, but this limelight does not come from signings, but from selling people.

    Dong was loaned to Bundesliga hegemon Bayern, and two players, Ballack and Materazzi, were transferred to the Bundesliga and Serie A respectively. This series of moves made all Chinese fans happy - players who played in the A-League can enter the Bundesliga and Serie A.  In these two world-class leagues, haven't they already proved that the level of League A has been recognized by world football?

    There are also Yunjia Tianyu fans who are worried - other clubs are buying people, but we have transferred three absolute main players - can the league champion still defend the title?

    However, the addition of Sweden¡¯s active international player Ljungberg somewhat diluted this concern.

    The three absolute main players of Dongdong, Ballack and Materazzi are gone. Although Ljungberg and Lucio have been replaced, the decline in Yunjia Tianyu's strength is also an undisputed fact. Yunjia Tianyu Club is also unusual about this.  Worried, but Pei Wei is very open-minded.

    He has no intention of forming a behemoth club in the league. History has proven that any league dominated by one team will inevitably lead to a decline in the overall level. Unexpectedly, Bayern's dominance has made the Bundesliga begin to gradually  Being pulled down by the other three major leagues, the Premier League began to move toward glory after ending Manchester United's dominance, and the existence of Serie A's "Holy League" made the former world's number one league less competitive year by year, including Calciopoli International.  Milan's dominance has also caused the overall level of Serie A to gradually decline - spring is called when a hundred flowers bloom.

    Of course, the decline of Serie A has a lot to do with the recession of the entire Italian economy after entering the 21st century. The prosperity of the Premier League is also related to the investment of quite a few world-class wealthy people, but it is undeniable that whether it is internally competitive  It is also one of the important determinants of the excitement of a league.

    Why was Serie A able to become a league that dominated the world in the 1990s and that no one could compete with?  Not only because of the strength of the top three in the north, but also because of the huge strength of the "Seven Sisters", even a small team like Vicenza can accidentally become a blockbuster, which makes Serie A recognized as a world-class league.

    Pei Wei has always believed that to evaluate the level of a European league, one should not only look at the Champions League

    It depends on the results of the UEFA Cup.  During the most prosperous period of Serie A, the performance of the i team could not be considered to be much higher than that of other leagues., but in the UEFA Cup, it often happens that the two teams in the finals are both from Serie A. Only how strong the mid-range team is can truly measure the overall level of a league.

    The current Yunjia Tianyu is too strong. Although Dalian Dongfang fought until the end in the competition for the league championship last year, that was because the players of Dalian Dongfang were fighting hard. Another year passed, and the young Yunjia Tianyu  Having grown up a little more, Dalian Dongfang is one year older. Pei Wei dares to say that if Yunjia Tianyu can retain all the main players from last year, then in this year's league, even the teams that can compete with Yunjia Tianyu to the end will not be able to compete with Yunjia Tianyu.  No!  And this is what Pei Wei doesn't want to see.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strength will decrease by a certain amount, and the strength of other teams will increase by a certain amount. The entire league will become more competitive and more suspenseful, so that fans¡¯ interest will be higher.

    Ljungberg and Lucio have already started training together with the team, and Messi¡¯s family has also moved to Yunjia with the help of the staff of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s office in Buenos Aires. Pei  Wei arranged for them to live with Adriano's family. Although Brazilians and Argentinians are mortal enemies, they are obviously much closer if they live together with very similar languages ??and living customs.

    Pei Wei did not come forward during the process of recruiting Messi and his family. This is because Pei Wei did not want to give the impression that Messi and his family had premeditated the situation. For a person like Messi who attaches great importance to emotions, this level of help in times of need is even more important.  good.

    Originally, Pei Wei did not need to appear in Haigeng. These things could be done by his staff, but Pei Wei still came to Haigeng because he had a more important thing to do.

    Among the several plans that the Football Association is preparing to implement this year, the college student league is already in urgent preparation and has received strong support from the General Administration of Sports and the General Administration of Education. The issue of broadcasting fees has also been negotiated smoothly, although CCTV is not willing to pay too much.  Money is used to buy the broadcasting rights of League A, but this year is the World Cup year, and the national team has entered the World Cup again. If they don¡¯t broadcast League A and break up with the Football Association, it will have a great impact on the image of CCTV.  More importantly, everyone can see the economic benefits brought by broadcasting the A-League. As the national team enters the World Cup, advertisers also attach great importance to advertisements during the A-League. If the A-League cannot be broadcast,  , then CCTV¡¯s losses are also very large.  So we are currently negotiating urgently with the Football Association's negotiators, trying to come up with a plan that satisfies both parties.

    The matter of regulating the agent market has also been notified, and the so-called "agents" are scolding each other. But at this time, the authority of the Football Association as a state organ is reflected. If the "agents" are scolded, it is still  You need to study hard, and the rule that regular agents only charge a 5% commission is familiar to most players. Even if they imagine exploiting players like before, they have no chance.

    It¡¯s not like the Football Association hasn¡¯t given you a way to go - there¡¯s still a year of buffering time. If you don¡¯t work hard by then, those regular agents will come to take your jobs - under the supervision of interests, these guys  He is more diligent than anyone else. After all, as long as he works hard and performs well, even if he only takes 5%, it is still a pretty good profit.

    The most critical thing now is the restriction on player income. It is absolutely not enough for the Football Association to issue documents. China's national conditions have always been that there are policies from above and countermeasures from below. If these clubs are not willing to accept it, then you can issue documents again.  , also in vain.

    Pei Wei and Xu ignored one thing in their discussion at that time. It is impossible for the tax bureau, which the two tax blind people forgot, to add an additional tax collection regulation specifically for your football. However, this is just right. The so-called luxury tax can just come up and suggest a special item.  Funds for the Football Association to use for other projects such as college leagues and women's football.

    Aren¡¯t your men¡¯s football teams rich?  Then come out and support the sisters. Anyway, when it comes to the status of world football, the Chinese women's football team is much better than the men's football team.

    Player salary limits require the approval of the vast majority of clubs. Under Xu's request, Pei Wei shouldered this responsibility and prepared to hold a private meeting with other club bosses during spring training to discuss salary limits.  possibility.

    What Xu didn't know was that Pei Wei had agreed to summon the bosses of other clubs, not only for the issue of salary limits, but also to increase open exchanges between the clubs and gradually form a future professional league. After all,  Nowadays, the Football Association has too much power and can take control of everything. If there is no countervailing force, it will be okay when Xu, a relatively fair and strict person, is in office. If it were replaced by another one, I am afraid he would have no choice but to mess things up.  It's going to be a mess.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 243 New League Rules (Part 1)

    On the 1st, after the start of spring training in Haigeng

    In an inconspicuous small guest house, there are gathered the bosses of 26 professional clubs in the National League A (there was a mistake earlier, A has expanded its army, but A B has not, so the number of clubs should be 20  Six) - all of them are able to take care of things. In other words, basically the top managers of the entire league are concentrated in this guest house.

    After Pei Wei spoke, the other bosses naturally wanted to give him some face. Not to mention anything else, just the physical training form he took out made almost all the clubs owe him a huge favor, and now they don't want it.  What are you doing? You just want to gather together and have a chat. Is there anything you don¡¯t agree to?

    Mr. Wang from Dalian Dongfang, Mr. Yu from Shanghai Shenhua, Mr. Zhang from Beijing Yulin, Mr. Zhou from Wuhan Yazhi We all hang out in this circle, so there are inevitably some frictions, and naturally there are also some favors. With so many people joining in,  When we are together, some people are a little embarrassed when they meet each other, some are very affectionate when they meet, and some people are superficially affectionate when they meet, but they have other ideas in their hearts

    Pei Wei looked on with cold eyes. Although the relationship between these people was complicated, he understood most of them. In fact, to be honest, there were no unsolvable conflicts between the clubs. It was just some historical origins.  In terms of interests, those who should unite can still do so with shame.

    But can the salary limit really be implemented so smoothly?  After all, most clubs rely on investment from the main group, not their own money. Of course they won't feel bad, especially when football is so prosperous now. I don't know how many people are interested in football as a sign and how much money they have spent.  It doesn't even hurt.

    Pei Wei and Xu discussed this issue repeatedly for a long time. The more they discussed, the more they felt that Pei Wei's initial idea was so naive. In the end, even Pei Wei himself became discouraged. It seemed that the timing was not chosen very well.

    Finally, Xu Ye said something, just do what you can, and forget it if you can¡¯t. After all, although football costs money, not everyone can afford it. People who do business are not fools. When they find that their investment and return cannot  When it's directly proportional, naturally you won't burn money like that.

    After everyone had exchanged greetings, Pei Wei coughed dryly, stood up, and rubbed his hands: "Well well, today, thank you all for giving me this thin noodle, Mr. Pei, for coming so quickly, and with the conditions of Haigeng."  I think everyone knows that there is nothing to entertain guests. It is shabby and neglectful. Don¡¯t blame it. If you want to blame it, blame this place for being too remote!¡±

    Regardless of whether it was true or not, all the bosses laughed and said it was okay. Mr. Yi from Chongqing even said loudly: "It's nothing! Mr. Pei, it's because of your training schedule and the fact that you led the national team to the national team last year."  For the World Cup, let¡¯s just sit on the kang!¡±

    These words caused everyone to burst into laughter, and Pei Wei raised his hands: "Brother, I am young. Everyone here is older than me, so I can be regarded as the big brother. As for me, the younger brother, I am now in the national team.  I had a casual position, which was somewhat related to the Football Association, so Chairman Xu took my job and asked me to call everyone together to discuss some matters. "

    Hearing Xu's name, the bosses who didn't care much at first became serious. Yunjia Tianyu has risen rapidly in recent years. Some people had speculated whether Pei Wei had something to do with the Football Association. When Pei Wei said this this time, it seemed that  This statement is confirmed.

    Dalian¡¯s President Wang spoke: ¡°Mr. Pei, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. The people sitting here are the directors of each club. If the Football Association has any instructions, we will definitely do it if we can do it.¡±

    Pei Wei hurriedly waved his hand: "?, I have nothing to do with the Football Association. It's just that now I work for the national team and I'm in the same league with you. There are some things I said wrong. It doesn't matter. Chairman Xu then asked  Let me tell you something and see if it¡¯s possible to implement it.¡±

    "Just tell us what it is." Mr. Yu from Shanghai said: "No matter what the matter is, there is always room for negotiation, right? If you don't tell us, how can we discuss it?"

    Sure enough, it was exactly what Pei Wei thought. When Pei Wei mentioned the salary limit, the crowd immediately exploded with people talking about anything. But looking at everyone's excited look, Pei Wei knew that they probably wouldn't do it.  agree.

    "Mr. Pei, don't say that I have refuted your facethis matter is simply nonsense!" Mr. Zhang of Shenyang has never been a good person. In history, he once slapped the table and scolded the Football Association during a delisting meeting.  He was so confused that he was the first to jump out this time: "The maximum annual salary cannot exceed one million which is about 120,000 U.S. dollars, right? Which foreign player's salary is not over 100,000 U.S. dollars now? If you give  If the international player in the team is only worth this price, then who else is willing to play for you?

    If you can get playing fees and winning prizes, who would still want to play football?  "

    &nbsp; As soon as Mr. Zhang finished speaking, there was a chorus of agreement all around. Now these people are holding back on making big investments, and they are worried that they won¡¯t be able to recruit people with money. They also have a salary limit, and if they don¡¯t limit it, they won¡¯t be able to recruit people.  Yet?

    Except for a few bosses like Mr. Zhou from Wuhan who rely on their own personal financial resources to support the club, others are 100 not happy with this proposal, 1,000 are against it, and 10,000 are not happy with it.

    "Mr. Zhang, don't be impatient. Didn't I just say it? I'm just conveying the opinions of the Football Association" Pei Wei said with a smile: "And the Football Association hasn't decided on this matter yet, otherwise it wouldn't ask me to ask.  Let me know what you think But there is one thing we need to consider. It has been four years since the league started. We should be more standardized and follow a rule in everything we do. Only if we act under the rules is it fair.  They spent all their money, you poached me and I poached yours, so who will benefit in the end? I think it¡¯s not our club.¡±

    The bosses were silent for a while. Pei Wei was right. The money the club can invest is not their own. Although they don't feel bad about using it, the big bosses above will feel bad - it's okay to get results. If  If they can't get results, and their tens of millions of investments a year can't see the light of day, even they themselves won't get any good results.

    And if you spend 100 million a year, you will probably be fired even if you win the league championship - 100 million to win the league championship, except for the big group companies with official background, who can have such a big deal?

    "To be honest, it doesn't matter to me whether there is a salary limit or not. At most, I will be able to save a little in a year. Anyway, I am not short of money now." Pei Wei's tone was arrogant, but no one could say anything to Pei Wei.  Wei was not convinced by what he said - in terms of net worth, Pei Wei was the richest among this group of people, and the money was all his own money. No one would hold him responsible for any loss or loss. From this point of view,  Speaking of which, only Pei Wei can say such strong words: "But if we continue to spend money without limit, it will only make the players and agents fatter, and weaken the club. If you add, I will add, too.  When will it end?"

    "I think that as the national team enters the World Cup, each of our clubs is rising. Apart from anything else, I think everyone should know how much visibility it has created for the group. After all, there is only one champion, and it is impossible for every club to win.  If we can get it, as long as we do a good job in this league and have people watch it, even if the results are not very good, the general group will have greater benefits, and everyone here will also get enough benefits - I don't know if I am right?  "

    "It doesn't matter whether there is a salary limit or not. What matters is whether our entire league can develop - if the league is run well, the more intangible benefits the club will create, and the more benefits the club will create, the better our league will be."  Better - I don¡¯t know if everyone thinks my statement is right or wrong?¡±

    "So, taking advantage of this good opportunity, the bosses of our 26 clubs can sit together openly and openly. Should we formulate new rules? We should not compete with each other. What's the good of competition? There is too much competition.  Awesome, everyone can only lose money! Our clubs are basically in different provinces. The money in this province alone is enough for us to make money. Besides, our echelon construction has been established, and good players are coming one after another.  No amount of money is enough to raise their salaries! The higher the players' income, the lower our profits will be. Can we reduce some malicious competition and reduce expenses as much as possible so that everyone can make a fortune together?  Okay?"

    After saying these words, Pei Wei shut his mouth and allowed others to start discussing.

    When the professional league just started, every club was trying to cross the river by feeling the stones. There was no established law to follow. To be honest, they all spent a lot of money in vain. For example, the player contracts were not formal at all.  When the contract is signed, the club will take you if they want you, and if they don¡¯t want you, they won¡¯t want you. On the surface, it seems to be beneficial to the club, but in fact, if the players really want to leave, the club has no way to deal with them and can only allow the players to ask for more money.  When they saw that their income was less than the players of other teams, they immediately dared to stop training, and the club really could only coax these big men. This is because there is no specific standard that everyone abides by.  reason for implementation.

    Pei Wei made this suggestion today, in fact, to protect the interests of the club. Even if it is an unspoken rule, as long as everyone abides by it, it is better than no rules at all. Club bosses who have suffered enough in this regard cannot be unmoved by this.  .

    Clubs are also a kind of business. No businessman can do a business that only loses money but does not make a profit. If everyone can make more, then what would be unhappy about it?

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 243 New League Rules (Part 2)

    It's no wonder that there aren't many of these bosses who are experts in football. They may be good at business, but football clubs are not just pure business.

    As a club, what is the main product it operates?  It's a player!  It's a living person!  Unlike other commodities, players have their own thoughts and personalities. If they could be simply divided, people would no longer be human!

    It is easy to operate products without own ideas, but it is not easy to operate people. Even the best football management experts in the world will sometimes make mistakes and make mistakes, not to mention that these are basically laymen.  The boss.

    After they talked for more than half an hour, Pei Wei, who was watching with a cold eye, knew that it was impossible to expect these guys to come up with any constructive suggestions. It seemed that he still had to take charge of this matter himself.

    "Everyone, please be quiet." Pei Wei raised his voice and shouted, and the noisy room slowly became quiet. Pei Wei looked around and said sincerely: "Those here are all seniors in the business world, but if the discussion continues like this  , I think even if we discuss it until dawn, there will probably be no results Pei is not talented, and he has some understanding of the European league, which is the best league in the world. If you have no objections, then I will mention a few things.  A suggestion comes out and everyone discusses it. If it can be approved by most clubs, even if it is passed, everyone must abide by it. After I have made it, if anyone has anything to add, they can put it forward and everyone can continue the discussion-after all, this is just  It¡¯s a preliminary regulation. If there is anything that can be improved in the future, it can be gradually added. What do you think?¡±

    "Mr. Pei, just raise it. Anyway, after it is raised, the minority will obey the majority. If more than one-third of the people disagree, it will not be passed. What do you think?" Lao Zhou added next to it at the right time. Bosses  They looked at each other for a while and nodded.

    "Then I'll show my shame." Pei Wei smiled and stood up: "The first one is about the salary limit."

    "The Football Association's regulations are definitely unrealistic. After all, everyone knows that although the maximum salary they set is much higher than the maximum salary given to players by clubs last year, if appearance fees and winning awards are not allowed,  If there are bonuses like this, the players' incomes have actually dropped, and these guys will definitely quit, not to mention that we are just entering the World Cup. If they make a fuss, we will all lose. Everyone is right.  wrong?"

    The bosses nodded one after another - do you think they have so much money that they are willing to give the players such high wages?  If he had no choice but to rebel if he didn't give it to the players, wouldn't he know he could keep the money for himself?

    "I thought of a way. Agents will be formalized next year. Within this year, we will standardize players' contracts. The salary will be based on the specific conditions of each club. How to pay it, then you have to think about it. Anyway,  Everything is formalized. The actual salary is the same as the salary in the contract In fact, our salary expenses are not very large, mainly bonuses, which can easily amount to millions. When accumulated, it is a heavy burden.  Ah, in addition, the Football Association has clearly stated that all additional bonuses other than salary must be paid 100% luxury tax. If bonuses are paid for winning a game, then I don¡¯t think we can fill it no matter how much money we have.  For this pitfall, I think the appearance fee can be retained, but there should be no goal bonuses or winning streak bonuses. After all, they have to work after getting paid.  Training is work and competition is work, so why should we get paid twice?¡±

    "Then what should we use to stimulate players to work hard to compete?" Mr. Wang from Dalian asked a question: "We can't just rely on boosting morale."

    Everyone laughed, and everyone could tell that Mr. Wang was making a little sarcastic reference to Pei Wei. Everyone knew that Pei Wei was the best boss in the league at boosting the morale of his players. He even had this ability in the national team last year.  It also played a big role.  As the biggest opponent in the league, Dalian Dongfang suffered a lot from Pei Wei's mouth.

    "You can link your training and game performance to your salary." Pei Wei didn't get angry because of Mr. Wang's words. He just smiled and said, "Players who train hard and play well can get their full salary, and those who work without any effort can  , the salary is halved. This judging standard allows fans to participate. I have a new idea. We can contact the local TV station and work together to create an activity to score players after the game. If more than half of the fans think that a certain player  If you don't work hard on the court, then his salary for that week will be halved. I think the public's eyes should be sharp. If more than half of the fans think that you are not doing your best, then it means that you really haven't done a good job.  ¡±

    "What will the players do?" Mr. Yu from Shanghai shook his head, feeling that this idea was unrealistic.

    "What will happen if they don't do it?"?Are we, as employers, still being influenced by them?  Pei Wei twisted his eyebrows: "As long as all our clubs adhere to this

    The players can only be obedient!  Don't forget, it's me who gives them jobs

    "I think this is a solution. Now the bonuses we issue are higher than the salary, which is indeed a bit unaffordable." Mr. Yi from Chongqing nodded and expressed his agreement with Pei Wei.  Although Huanyu Group is considered to be wealthy, last year's high investment did not yield corresponding returns. It is said that the main group is preparing to cut expenses, and Mr. Yi is having a headache over this matter.

    "We can set the salary standard a little higher, so that players who have no chance to play can still get full salary as long as they train well. This will prevent them from engaging in some crooked ways and trying to earn money by playing as a coach.  Fees and winning awards. Nowadays, a player who plays and a player who does not play have a huge difference in income despite the same salary. How can this be done? Some coaches do not realize it and take the benefits of players.  If we let him play, what's the use of our money if this continues?" Pei Wei calmed down and said: "When it comes to winning the championship, relegation, etc., bonuses must be used to stimulate, and there is a luxury tax to pay.  Just pay it, we just support women¡¯s football and youth football, and it doesn¡¯t cost much.¡±

    "In this case, all clubs must abide by this rule, otherwise as long as one club breaks it, the consequences will be serious." Lao Zhou thought about it carefully and said.

    "Then let's put it this way. If everyone agrees with this rule, please raise your hands. If more than two-thirds of the total is exceeded, then the proposal is passed. If anyone breaks this rule, then we will all deal with him together!" After finishing speaking,  , Pei Wei raised his hand first.

    Lao Zhou was the first to raise his hand, followed by Mr. Wan from Jilin, and Mr. Yi from Chongqing hesitated for a moment before also raising his hand. Then slowly, more people began to raise their hands.

    When nearly half of the people raised their hands, Mr. Wang also raised his hand, and the CEOs of two clubs in Shandong and Sichuan also raised their hands in agreement, followed by the CEOs of three clubs in Guangdong. Mr. Yu from Shanghai sighed and also raised his hand.

    When there were only a few people left who did not raise their hands, the remaining people had no choice but to raise their hands. More than two-thirds of the bosses had already agreed to this rule. Even if they disagreed, there was nothing they could do.

    "Okay! Everyone agrees! Passed by the collective!" After counting, Pei Wei waved his hand with a spring breeze, and then said seriously: "Since everyone has approved this proposal, then everyone must abide by it! When it is implemented for a period of time, it feels inappropriate  , if someone puts forward an opinion and wants to correct it, then we can vote once a year and make adjustments based on the voting situation at that time. If there is such a situation, that club will become unpopular with other clubs!  Or, everyone collectively boycotts him - in short, you can have different opinions, but if most people agree, it will be implemented. If you have an opinion, put it out in the open - do you all agree? "

    "Agree." The bosses nodded one after another. Since the rules have been determined, everyone's starting point is the same. If someone breaks the agreement privately, he will naturally be unanimously resisted by others and become the target of public criticism. It is not a pleasant feeling.

    If you want to buy someone, no one will sell to you. Your opponents will fight you to the death in every league game, and everyone will treat you as an enemy. If a club has enemies everywhere like this, then there really is no need to mess around.  .

    Sometimes unspoken rules are not necessarily a bad thing. After all, unspoken rules are also a kind of rules, which are much better than chaos and disorder.

    "I have another opinion." Mr. Zhang from Shenyang raised his hand: "Can we not pay the luxury tax? After all, the Football Association doesn't know when we will distribute bonuses. As long as everyone can unite, this luxury tax  We can also save money on taxes.¡±

    "Brother, it's not easy for the Football Association. Besides, this money is not used by the Football Association. They have established a special fund. This money is used to fund the college league and women's football training. As long as we don't spend it randomly.  Bonuses, how much can be saved! At the critical moment of winning the championship and relegation, it is nothing to spend a few million. Besides, using this money to cultivate youth and women's football is also a contribution to Chinese football.  , It sounds much better if you tell it." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Mr. Zhang calculated in his mind, indeed, if this is really implemented, there will be 26 rounds of competition throughout the year, and a winning prize and goal prize of 200,000 yuan will be saved in one round, and several million will be paid out.  Not to mention those numerous winning streak awards.  You can save money and gain a good reputation, so why not do it.  So he nodded and remained silent.

    "Everyone has no objection to this, right?" Pei Wei asked. The bosses shook their heads and said they had no objection and accepted it, so Pei Wei coughed: "Let's move on to the next one."On the issue of how to increase club income.  "

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 243 New League Rules (Part 2)

    The problem is money!  Although Qian is a bastard, there are few people who don't like this bastard.

    And although the money these bosses make from the club is not theirs, and the losses they lose are not theirs, but in any case, if they can get the same results with less money, then it can be regarded as their part of the credit.  no?  Besides, the more income the club has, the more opportunities they have to pluck out their feathers.

    Yunjia Tianyu has always been recognized as a club with the best management. Even though its annual investment is among the top in the league, it can still keep the financial deficit at a relatively low level. This is a pretty good result.  All the clubs are losing money, and the ones that can lose relatively little are basically the middle and lower-tier teams that operate on a small budget. The top teams in the league, such as Dalian, Shanghai, Beijing and other teams, are not losing money every year.  The club¡¯s financial staff will cry when they see this?

    Especially Chongqing Huanyu. Their investment last year was even larger than that of Yunjia Tianyu, but in the end they only achieved top six results. Although it brought a huge reputation to the main group behind them, this level of investment is not even for Huanyu Group.  It¡¯s too much to bear ¨C it¡¯s fine for a year or two, but what if things continue like this!

    Now that Pei Wei has raised this question, it means that he will share some of his experience in running the team - although the clubs are basically in different provinces and there is no problem of grabbing each other's financial resources, they can do this  It's really valuable at all.

    "To put it bluntly, Yunjia Tianyu's management is considered to be the best in the entire league. Last year our revenue was close to 50 million, of which 12 million was from ticket sales"

    As soon as Pei Wei said this, the bosses immediately exclaimed: It's terrible. Everyone knows that Yunjia Tianyu has a high attendance rate, but no one expected that the revenue from ticket sales could reach 12 million.  .  Nowadays, the income of each club from ticket sales is not very high. For example, the Liaoning team transferred the stadium management rights to the stadium and obtained an income of 2 million. This is relatively safe, because in 1995, when they were operating their own operations, all tickets were paid.  The income is actually only 30 because of the proliferation of counterfeit bills and increased bills.  The Beijing team is slightly better, with annual revenue of only about 5 million.  The only one that can compete with Yunjia Tianyu, Shanghai Shenhua, has a ticket revenue of nearly 10 million, but that is because their ticket prices are relatively high, coupled with the use of package ticket sales and other means, the per capita income is relatively high  The fans in Shanghai can still afford it, and their stadium is relatively large, with 80,000 people in the stadium, and they can get huge income in some key games (the above data is taken from "China Football Club Insider", which should be relatively real data  , it can be seen that even in the most prosperous period of the professional league, the income of each club was so low).

    "But the highest ticket price of Yunjia Tianyu is only 40 yuan, and the highest attendance is only 60,000 people. It is a bit shocking to be able to surpass Shanghai in terms of income.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Fengyun Stadium can theoretically achieve a revenue of around 16 million when every venue is full. Now the actual revenue can reach 12 million, which is indeed a miracle.

    ¡°The reason why we can earn such a high income from football tickets is, firstly, because of our good results, and secondly, because our club pays great attention to interaction with fans. Now there are two relatively large fan organizations in Yunjia City.  We regularly invite them to visit the club and organize some fan activities so that they will be more interested in coming to the stadium to watch games. In this regard, we also admire Shanghai Shenhua's approach. The 'Blue Devils' cheerleading team is the best in the country.  "One of the fan groups." Pei Wei looked at Mr. Yu from Shanghai with a smile.

    "Second point, we pay great attention to the situation of increased and counterfeit tickets, and have good cooperation with the Yunjia police. In Yunjia, there is no such thing as scalpers, and no one can enter the stadium to watch the game without paying.  Even my family members have to pay for tickets themselves if they want to watch the game. As long as they pay attention to this, I think the income from the tickets can be increased a lot. Mr. Zhang from Liaoning must be deeply affected by counterfeit tickets and fraud.  The third point is that our tickets are exquisitely printed and have a certain collection value. This is also an aspect. I think everyone can try them. ¡±

    Several bosses silently wrote it down. In fact, these references from Pei Wei are not of great value, because Yunjia Tianyu has a unique condition - the stadium is considered their own, and they can run it how they want.  , the income is obtained by itself, but other clubs still have to pay rent to the stadium every year.

    "The second piece is the advertisements on the chest and back. It's about 20 million. I think each club has its own approach to this, so I won't go into details." Pei Wei ignored this point. Originally, Chinese clubs  Advertising is a big part of their income, and the average small club can also earn up toUp to several million, it just depends on each individual situation.

    already.

    ¡°The third piece of income is fan-related merchandise, such as hats, jerseys, scarves, speakers and other small commodities. In addition to the dozen or so fan bars around our stadium, in addition to weekly league broadcasts, we also provide fans with daily necessities every night.  The income from broadcasting of the five major European leagues such as Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League, and La Liga is quite good.¡±

    Hearing what Pei Wei said, the bosses all looked indifferent - how much money these things can make, the total is not enough to put an advertisement on the sleeve!

    "Do you know how much our club's income was in this area last year?" Pei Wei looked at these bosses and reported a number with a mysterious smile: "Fifteen million yuan!"

    "What?!"

    "impossible!!"

    ¡°What a joke!!!¡±

    "Bang!" Several stools fell to the ground. They were brought down by the excited bosses when they stood up. It is incredible that these small and inconspicuous commodities can earn more than the tickets.  Well!

    "So, don't underestimate the purchasing power of fans." Pei Wei said slowly: "The cost of a hat with a team logo is only five yuan, and it can be sold for twenty yuan. A scarf can cost up to ten yuan.  , but it can be sold for thirty yuan. A jersey, which costs more than twenty yuan at most, can be sold for nearly a hundred yuan Besides, what can be more profitable than this? Let's talk about the fan bar, where you can watch the game and get a Coke for five.  Yuan, not to mention the wine, who wouldn¡¯t drink some wine after watching the game? We didn¡¯t pay any money to go to the bar to watch the game. On the surface, we lost money, but even if we only ordered a Coke, we got everything back.  Yunjia is just a prefecture-level city, and all your clubs are in provincial capital cities. I think the purchasing power will only be stronger - as long as we capture the hearts of the fans and make them feel that their money is worth it, think about how many people there are in China?  How much potential spending power is there? European clubs are eager to tap into the Chinese market. There is such a big gold mine around us, why can¡¯t we develop it in advance?¡±

    Looking at the bosses who were deep in thought, Pei Wei finally came to a conclusion: "Actually, there are many ways to make money, but we just didn't think of it before! There was another piece of income that I didn't mention just now, and that was from selling players to Europe.  The total income of Recoba, Materazzi and Ballack when we introduced these three foreign players was only 1.1 million US dollars, but we sold Recoba for 3 million and Ballack for 2 million.  1.8 million. Materazzi¡¯s rental fee for half a year is 100,000. After half a year, we can still get 3 million Through the transfer of these players, we not only gain monetary benefits, but also establish relationships with these clubs.  With good cooperation prospects, this should also be a path for our Chinese clubs. Transferring Chinese players can not only improve the level of Chinese football, but also allow us to gain income. To be honest, it is definitely worth selling at the beginning.  I don't want to pay a big price, so I adopted the method of renting Hao Dong first and then buying it out. I think the transfer fee after half a year will be a good figure for Hao Dong.  , because we can completely train players ourselves and sell them, which is also a way to make money!¡±

    "No wonder Mr. Pei attaches so much importance to the training of young people. It turns out there are economic considerations!" Mr. Yi from Chongqing said sincerely.

    "Everyone here, we can ignore the issue of income now. After all, the main group is behind us - but how long can this level of support last? Are you willing to give up this powerful and prestigious position? Do it well  Club, our league will be better, and the league will be better, and the development prospects of our club will be greater! The level of Chinese football will also rise with the tide, and by then, we will become the object of worship of all fans!"

    This unprecedented first collective meeting of Chinese club bosses set the prototype for the future Chinese Football Professional League.

    Although there is actually only one rule set, and that is to control the players' income within the range that a club can bear, the far-reaching impact of this meeting was something that none of the bosses here had imagined.

    Before the professional league was actually formed, this kind of meeting was held many times. Many methods that had been proven effective in Europe began to be gradually implemented. The professionalization of the Chinese league was taking shape step by step.

    Through this meeting, various clubs reached a certain tacit understanding in private, and the entire league began to become more formalized. All clubs began to abide by one rule, which is also the biggest rule: everything must be done in a professional manner.  This is the biggest and most effective rule!

    Of course, this road is still long, very long

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 244 The First League Cup

    To tap potential from within, the reserve league, which has been implemented for a year, has begun to provide several young players to each club. Although the clubs are not stingy in finding foreign players, there are few big spenders in the transfer market for domestic players.  Appear.

    Except for some unknown player movements, the most influential transfers are probably the two international players from Guangdong Hongda and Tianjin Fanxing, the two teams that were relegated last year. Guangdong's Guomen District Chuliang was bought by Chongqing Huanyu, which lacked good goalkeepers.  Yunjia Tianyu poached the captain of Tianjin Fanxing, international player Yu Genwei, to replace the vacancy left by Hao Dong.

    Yu Genwei's transfer caused a huge sensation. Originally, Yu Genwei planned to help Tianjin get promoted to Class A again, but after Pei Wei's lobbying, he finally agreed to the transfer. Pei Wei did not want this extremely talented player  The forward spent a year in A-B, which is a huge loss for him and the Chinese national team, and Pei Wei also promised that as long as Tianjin Stars can be promoted to A-A again, then Yu Genwei will make the same transfer  The dues returned to the Tianjin team, so that the Tianjin boss agreed to let Yu Genwei leave.

    It has always been Yunjia Tianyu's practice to promote several players from the reserve team to the first team every year, and this time is no exception. After getting rid of three substitutes, the 18-year-old Zheng Zhi was promoted to the first team, and  He also entered the first team with reserve team goalkeeper Chen Wei and right back Chen Xiaolong.  In terms of goalkeeper, Yunjia Tianyu has always been a relatively weak link, and although Sun Chenghai performed well, Pei Wei is planning to send him out after the World Cup. Now is the time to prepare for a rainy day and train his successor.

    The brand new "Cyan Coral" club has also been formed and has been registered with the Football Association. After joining more than ten players from the original reserve team, including Adriano, the greatly enhanced Cyan Coral is ready to participate in this year's tournament.  In the second-tier league, A-B has expanded this year. The second-tier promotion quota has the same four as last year, which is also a good opportunity for Cyan Coral.

    At the end of spring training, the Football Association announced good news. After arduous negotiations, the issue of broadcast fees with CCTV was finally negotiated. This time CCTV spent a lot of money, more than 100 million yuan.  The broadcast fees made the officials of the Football Association beam with joy.

    The broadcasting fee for A-a is 8.3 years. The annual broadcasting fee increases by 10%. Moreover, each club can also sign a self-signed broadcasting right with the local TV station. However, if CCTV chooses to broadcast a certain game,  Then other TV stations will automatically lose the rights to broadcast this game.

    After urgent negotiations, the Football Association decided to return the money in full to the club. Bonuses will be distributed according to the league rankings. The winner will be RMB 8.5 million, the one ranked lower will be reduced by RMB 500,000, and the last place will be broadcast.  The fee is 2 million, so the cumulative bonus will be 73.5 million. A and B also follow this rule, 3 million and 20 for the first place, and 200,000 for each lower ranking, and 1 for the last place.  million, the accumulated bonuses distributed are 25.2 million, and the extra 11.3 million will be used for the Football Association Cup and League Cup awards.

    Although the money is not much when you divide it up - mosquito meat is also meat. Having such a sum of money in your account is better than having nothing before!

    And although the broadcast fees for the top-ranked clubs are much higher, the number of times they are broadcast is correspondingly much higher!  The more transfers by CCTV, the less transfers by local stations. Clubs with lower rankings can actually get more transfer fees from local TV stations, which can be regarded as a compensation for them.

    This broadcast fee will be distributed to the clubs according to the rankings of the year after the league is over. In this way, the fluctuation of rankings will affect the club's direct income. Presumably, in some competitions where there is no hope of promotion and no worries about relegation, the participating parties will also have  Let¡¯s strive for greater victory**.

    After the spring training, the first League Cup, which replaced the Super Cup, was officially held. Last year's top six league players, Yunjia, Dalian, Shanghai, Beijing, Jilin and Chongqing, gathered in Beijing to compete in the first Super Cup.  scramble.

    The bonuses offered by the Football Association for the Super Cup are also very generous. The total bonus is 3 million yuan. The champion is 1 million yuan and the runner-up is 800,000 yuan. Since there is no third or fourth place finals, the other two teams that entered the semi-finals each received 400,000 yuan in bonuses.  , five or six people are two hundred thousand.

    As last year¡¯s champion and runner-up, Yunjia and Dalian had a bye and directly entered the semi-finals. Third-place Shanghai faced sixth-place Chongqing, and fourth-place Beijing faced fifth-place Yanbian.

    The first round of the match was held on March 8. The Shanghai team showed its strong strength and defeated Chongqing Huanyu 3-1, while Beijing, who was at home, defeated the tenacious Jilin Yanbian with a score of 2-1, and both teams entered the competition.  Enter the semi-finals.

    Such a game is a good opportunity to test the strength and adjust the lineup, so the participating teams have nothing

    BasicAll the main players faced the challenge. It can be seen that the Shanghai team is very strong. Under the leadership of the new Polish coach Andrzej, they played beautiful football with equal emphasis on physical skills, which made the powerful Chongqing Huanyu lose without any temper.  .

    Beijing's three foreign guns still performed well. Although they were forced by Jilin Yanbian's pressing tactics, they still relied on the individual abilities of the foreign guns to win the game. Cassiano and Andres each scored one goal.  ball.

    After waiting for a round, it was finally Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s turn to appear.

    Since there are no restrictions on foreign players in the Super Cup, Benitez sent out all five foreign players, including goalkeeper Xiao Fei, four defenders Sun Chenghai, Zhu Guosheng, Lucio and Wu Jiang, four midfielders Dunga and Gattuso.  On the right, Ljungberg switched to the left, with Nie Fei as the midfielder and Tony and Yang Tian as the forward partners.

    On the bench, Yunjia Tianyu also has active international players like Yu Genwei and well-known A-A players like Aylin, which shows how strong Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s bench strength is.

    In the game, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s midfielder made Shanghai Shenhua suffer a lot. Although the midfielder composed of Shens, Qi Hong, Petkovic and Alberts is already quite luxurious in League A, but with  Yunjia Tianyu is still at a disadvantage in the midfield confrontation!

    On the surface, Ljungberg is a left midfielder. In fact, he is very active in his position on the field. He can be found on both wings. However, Gattuso, who was originally supposed to be a right midfielder, is completely a midfielder who specializes in doing dirty work.  , his wide range of running and fierce tackles protected the entire midfield, giving Dunga the opportunity to participate more in the offense, while Nie Fei continued to organize in the midfield, constantly creating creations for his teammates through his passing.  Chance.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s unpredictable style of play caused the Shanghai team to suffer a lot. Ljungberg¡¯s impact from the wing knocked Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s two wings to pieces. At the end of the first half, Yunjia Tianyu  Leading Shanghai Shenhua 2-0.

    These two goals are exactly the same. They were both instigated by Nie Fei. After Ljungberg broke through, he passed the ball into the penalty area. Tony and Yang Tian scored one goal each with a header.

    In the second half, after Shanghai Shenhua paid attention to its defense against Ljungberg, Yunjia Tianyu focused its attack on Nie Fei. Nie Fei lived up to expectations and used a wonderful personal breakthrough to add another advantage to Yunjia Tianyu.  one cent.

    In the backcourt, Lucio's performance is also very eye-catching, with excellent physical fitness and speed that ordinary Chinese defenders do not have. Although he is a bit frizzy, Shanghai Shenhua's offense was all intercepted in front of him.

    "Pei Wei, how come you are so good at finding foreign aid!" Mr. Yu in the stands smiled bitterly: "The foreign aid we found is better than the last, why don't we have such good luck"

    Although Petkovic used his personal skills to get back a point, Yu Genwei, who came on as a substitute in the second half, immediately extended the lead to three goals again - after receiving Tony's header, he shot in front of the goal and broke the net.  In the first round, Yunjia Tianyu swept Shanghai Shenhua to enter the finals.

    In another semi-final, all the fans originally expected Dalian Dongfang to take revenge against Yunjia Tianyu in the final. However, what was unexpected was that Beijing Yulin defeated them through overtime amid the cheers of their home fans.  Sai Andres' golden goal eliminated last year's runner-up Dalian Dongfang!  Although he was flanked by Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua, the tall and strong Andres still brought Beijing into the final with a powerful header!

    "We got this million." After knowing the result of the game, Pei Wei said to Benitez with a smile.

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei is arrogant. In fact, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s style of play is more intimidating to Dalian. Yunjia Tianyu, a team like Dalian with solid defense and quick counterattacks, has always been a headache to deal with. Although Beijing Yulin¡¯s attack power  Excellent, but they are used to attacking aggressively, which is more to Yunjia Tianyu's taste - isn't it just a comparison of attacks?  Who has Yunjia Tianyu been afraid of?

    In addition, Yunjia Tianyu won the semi-finals relatively easily, while Beijing Yulin and Dalian Dongfang fought until the last moment. In terms of physical strength, Yunjia Tianyu also had an absolute advantage.

    Sure enough, in the final on March 15, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Beijing Yulin with a score of 3 to 1 almost without a fight. Ljungberg scored his first goal after joining Yunjia Tianyu.  Yang Tian scored twice. During the game, Beijing Yulin's midfield engine Gompos was once again targeted by his old enemy Sun Chenghai. There was no successful breakthrough in the whole game. It was only Cassiano who relied on his personal ability to recover a point.

    After winning the first League Cup, Yunjia Tianyu once again showed his strength to all the captains in the league - Dalian is old, who else is Yunjia's opponent?

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 245 The Future of Powerful Youth Team

    In the first match, Yunjia Tianyu faced last year's sixth-place Chongqing Huanyu team.

    The first game of the league was at home again. The fans of Yunjia Tianyu showed quite high enthusiasm. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s outstanding performance in the League Cup made the fans full of hope for the new season. It was also an exciting football market.  The stadium's full attendance was once again the envy of other clubs.

    Now Pei Wei doesn't care much about the league. In terms of overall strength and number of stars, Yunjia Tianyu is well-deserved first in the league. Coupled with Benitez's ability to direct the game on the spot, it can be said that as long as he does not  If something goes wrong, no team will be Yunjia Tianyu's opponent.

    Their biggest rival, Dalian Dongfang, changed coaches before the start of the season. Chi Shangbing resigned and went home to recuperate. His old rival Xu Genbao took over. However, a new coach will have to go through a period of rest. As long as Yunjia Tianyu can grab it at the beginning,  With enough points, you will have an absolute advantage in the subsequent chase.

    To measure the strength of a team, we not only look at the ability of the main players, but also the thickness of the bench. Of course, the more than 20 people in the team cannot all have first-class strength. In that case, just balancing the locker room will be a problem.  The boss is in trouble.

    It is best for a team to have fourteen to five players who are capable of serving as the main force, plus seven or eight capable substitutes who are willing to sit on the bench. This is exactly what Yunjia Tianyu is now, with ten players playing in the League Cup.  One main player plus two players with main strength in Aylin and Yu Genwei form a complete main lineup, while young players such as Zheng Zhi, Zhang Yiming, Yu Xiaowei, Zhou Nan, Tang Yong can step up at critical moments, and the league  Although there are not many teams in China that can compete with Yunjia Tianyu based on their main lineup, they are not unavailable. However, when it comes to the thickness of the bench, any club is far behind.

    With such a strong overall strength, as long as the coach is not a fool, bringing good results is not a problem at all. Obviously, Benitez is not a fool. Although the current Benitez is not the championship coach in the future, but in the first league  On this relatively small stage, his tactical literacy and overall view are absolutely unparalleled.

    More than a year later, Benitez's Chinese was already able to communicate with the players, so there was no need for Pei Wei to provide more guidance. Pei Wei appropriately reduced the number of times he entered the locker room, allowing Benitez to  Nites has better established his authority.

    Under the command of Benitez and with the cheers and cheers of the fans, Yunjia Tianyu defeated the powerful Chongqing Huanyu 3-1 at home. Yang Tian scored Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s first goal in the league this season.  With a goal, Nie Fei assisted Ljungberg to expand the score. In the second half, Lucio, who was not willing to be lonely, dribbled the ball from behind to join the attack. After consecutive one-on-one cooperation with Nie Fei and Toni, he shot from the front of the penalty area.  Net, Chongqing Huanyu just took advantage of Yunjia Tianyu's lack of concentration in the defense to regain a point before the end.

    Thanks to Benitez's flexible rotation and tactical preparation, Yunjia Tianyu showed strong momentum soon after the start of the league. In the second round, they drew 1-1 with Beijing Yulin away from home, and in the third round, they drew 3-0 at home.  They defeated the newly promoted Guangzhou Xinri. In the fourth round, they once again defeated another newly promoted Shenzhen Anping 4-2 away from home. After four rounds, they accumulated ten points and firmly occupied the first place in the standings.

    Dalian Dongfang lost to Jilin Yanbian 0-1 in the second round. Although Dalian won the other three games, it still ranked second behind Yunjia Tianyu by one point. The other two strong teams  The team's situation is not very good either. Shanghai Shenhua won two and drew one in the first three rounds. As a result, in the fourth round away game, they were unexpectedly swept by Shuzhong Tianfu with a score of 4 to 1. Beijing Yulin suffered three consecutive draws in the first three rounds.  It was not until the fourth round that he won a victory against Shandong Donghai.

    Sichuan Tianfu, a mid-level team in the past, performed well this year, ranking third with eight points from two wins and two draws. Although the newly promoted Wuhan Yazhi lost 0-4 to Dalian Dongfang at home in the fourth round, they won two of the first three rounds.  The result of Yiping ranked them in the top six, and their ranking was still above Beijing Yulin.

    In the fifth round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu, the top two teams in the standings, faced off against Dalian Dongfang. This early championship showdown made all fans excited. In previous years, Pei Wei would definitely stay in Yunjia and pay attention to such a match.  competition, but this year, Pei Wei left Yunjia before the competition started and boarded a plane to Beijing alone.

    Because Xu called him and wanted to discuss something with him about the Qianlibao Youth Team.

    The Qianlibao Youth Team was formally established in 1993. Nearly five years have passed since they left for Pakistan at the end of that year.

    Historically, the Qianlibao Youth Team was originally supposed to return to China early last year. However, due to historical changes, their outstanding players were not able to join the national team, but continued to study in Brazil. Now

    &nbsp; Most of the players here are already in their early twenties. It is very unrealistic to stay in Brazil. The Football Association has not yet been able to come to a conclusion about the future of this team. Xu considered this team  There were no players from Yunjia Tianyu among the team members. Pei Wei could express his opinions from the most impartial perspective, so he called Pei Wei, hoping to ask for his opinion.

    After listening to what Xu said, Pei Wei rubbed his face, thought about it carefully, and then asked Xu a question: "What was the main purpose of the Chinese Football Association's establishment of the Qianlibao Youth Team?"

    Xu was stunned for a moment and said without thinking: "Of course it is to improve the level of Chinese football so that they can learn real football skills from Brazil."

    Pei Wei smiled: "Actually, this goal was wrong from the beginning. How long has Brazilian football developed? Is this what just 30 people can learn in a few years? If players are sent to learn like this, they can learn  If we understand the essence of a powerful football country, then our seniors would have learned the most advanced football in Hungary!¡±

    Pei Wei is talking about the first group of football students studying abroad in the history of New China. In 1954, they went to Hungary, which was also in the socialist camp at the time, to learn football. At that time, Hungary was the world's top team, with famous stars such as Puskas and Koszcz.  The dream team they formed was invincible all over the world and dominated the entire European football world for more than three years. The international students who went to study basically became the most important senior figures in the Chinese football world.

    "What you saiddoesn't it mean that these five years have been wasted?" Xu said dissatisfied.

    "Of course it's not in vain." Pei Wei said: "At least, these players have been in Brazil for nearly five years, and their level and football philosophy should have been greatly strengthened, even if their strength is not as good as that of the country.  members of the team, but the difference is only in experience, and the Football Association has definitely not done anything in vain.¡±

    "Needless to say these words." Xu shook his head: "The question now is, what should this team do? Should they form a team to play in the league or return to their respective clubs? Each of these two methods has its own merits.  I can¡¯t tell you the pros and cons yet. Yunjia Tianyu has no players in the Qianlibao youth team, so I want to ask your opinion.¡±

    "Let me tell youthese two opinions are not good!" Pei Wei's words are always unexpected, and this time is no exception.

    "How do you say it?" Xu knew that Pei Wei always had amazing words and could think about problems from angles that others had not thought of. Now when he heard Pei Wei say this, not only was he not angry, but he asked with great interest.

    "If we retain the staff and form a team, what will the old clubs of these players think? They should have been their players, but they were transferred by the Football Association. Not only can they not add strength to their team, but they have become  Who would have no objection to their own opponents? Besides, if the Qianlibao Group takes over, what league will this team start from? It would definitely be unfair to other A-B teams?  Yes, if we start from the second division, it would be absolutely a waste to let this group of already outstanding players play in the second division, and there will definitely be a lot of contradictions by then. "

    "Well, that's right." Xu nodded: "We have also considered this issue. The standardization of the team has just been formulated. The newly formed team cannot directly enter the A. A:.::|.  If you play directly in Class A, then this rule will be violated, and if you play in Class B, it will be a waste of these players. After all, they exist as a reserve team for next year's Olympic team. When they rush to Class A, |  Can we have our own club? This way there will be no trouble, and most of them can still receive training in Class A. "

    "This proposal is relatively safe, but it is not enough." Pei Wei shook his head: "If this team is broken up, then five years of training will be meaningless. Moreover, the original teams of many of their players are no longer there.  exists, such as Lokomotiv, and the philosophy of Brazilian football is very different from that of our league. There will definitely be a large number of players who cannot adapt to this switch and will be eliminated prematurely. This is obviously also a problem.  Huge waste."

    "Aren't both paths closed?" Xu smiled bitterly: "After five years of hard work and five years of hard training by the players, it is so disappointing to finally get such a result. We can't let this happen.  The children in Brazil who have worked hard for five years have lost their future.¡±

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 246 Pretty perfect

    An episode that cannot be ignored.

    When this team was formed, it was entrusted with the lofty dreams of Chinese footballers - they hope that this team, carefully selected across the country, can learn from the best football skills in the world in that dream-like football country.  Good football skills to bring glory to Chinese football.

    Especially when the national team suffered a disastrous defeat in the Asian Cup in 1996, fans and the media regarded this team as their greatest hope. One media even shouted the slogan that the national team should be disbanded and the Qianlibao Youth Team go to the World Cup.  .

    These kind-hearted people firmly believe that as long as the players study hard, they will be able to achieve results, but unfortunately, from the starting point, they are wrong, very wrong.

    The Chinese can be regarded as one of the smartest and best races in the world. This can be seen from how many outstanding and outstanding Chinese scientists there are in various countries around the world. However, football is not a science and technology, and it cannot be achieved by just working hard.  successful.

    Einstein said: "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." This sentence has been regarded as a classic by all teachers in China, but in fact, this sentence of Einstein  There is a second half, which is: "But the one percent inspiration is more important than the ninety-nine percent sweat." The same is true for football.

    Although Brazil has the most world-class players in the world, we must first consider how huge Brazil's football population is - from this ratio, the success rate of Brazilian football may not be higher than that of other countries. A hard-working person  Players may be able to become good players, but any player who can become a superstar must be a genius. Therefore, the theory of relying on the efforts of a small group of people to improve the overall level of a country's football is untenable.  Perhaps only one player among a hundred hard-working players can become a superstar, and this has nothing to do with hard work.

    Just relying on the hard work of thirty people to come up with a world-class strong team - there is no such possibility. Even the Brazilian team can only pick out a super strong team nationwide. Although there is a sentence  It's called "Brazil can definitely form two national teams with the ability to win the championship to compete in the World Cup", but don't forget how many players they have.

    Of course, the Qianlibao youth team is not without achievements. Some of their outstanding players will become the pillars of the national team in the future. However, it took five years of efforts from the whole country to achieve such results. It is undoubtedly a black humor.  .

    Among the players of this age group in the Qianlibao Youth Team, it is recognized that the career is the most successful. The most outstanding player among this group of players, Sun Chenghai, was rejected in the selection that year. This has to be said to be a huge  Satire.

    Pei Wei had been thinking about this issue on the way to Beijing. Judging from the experience of later generations, it is not a good idea for players to disband and return to their respective clubs. Although the current league is much more successful than before,  There may still be a situation where this group of Powerball players "disappear from everyone" after returning to China.

    Xu looked at Pei Wei who was deep in thought, his eyes full of hope - he knew that Pei Wei would not ask a lot of questions but not be able to provide solutions. After all, everyone can raise problems, but just raising questions cannot solve them.  people are actually of no use at all.

    After thinking for a long time, Pei Wei raised his head and said uncertainly: "I think is it possible? Will the Qianlibao youth team play in the Toulon Cup in May? Through that opportunity, part of  Players sent to Europe don't have to be in the five major leagues, but teams in the second and third tiers are also fine. After all, leagues like the Swiss Super League and the Danish Super League have always been gold digs for teams in the five major leagues. Their leagues are professional.  Culture is also ahead of us. If the members of the Qianlibao youth team can gain a foothold there, their strength will definitely be improved to a certain extent. By then, we will have more confidence in the Olympic qualifiers"

    "Then who will come forward to negotiate? You must know that these players belong to domestic clubs." Xu discovered the problem keenly.

    "The Football Association negotiates on behalf of the club." Pei Wei said: "The club will get 60% of the revenue, and the Qianlibao Group will get 40%. Hasn't our European branch already found several people for the Chinese Football Association?  Can I leave it to them to negotiate? You don¡¯t need to think about getting much benefit at the beginning. You can rent it or sell it out. I think the most feasible way is to rent it and let them conquer those clubs with their own strength.  Talk about selling out. Even if they can't stay in Europe by then, it will be good for their future to experience the European professional leagues. At the same time, they can explain to their agents that if they sell out, they must transfer these players again in the future.  A few percent of the proceeds will be used as compensation for the club, and all of this compensation will be obtained by the club. I think this compensation should be able to make ??The club is satisfied.  "

    "Will those clubs agree?" Xu asked.

    Bar.  Besides, I paid for part of the expenses of the Qianlibao Youth Team at that time, so I should have some say.  In fact, the issue of ownership was not settled from the beginning. Who should these players belong to?  The original local sports committees basically no longer exist. The clubs, the Qianlibao Group, the Chinese Football Association, and meit's troublesome, it's really troublesome, so I just sent them abroad. The clubs and the Qianlibao Group  Both can benefit. As for the Football Association and I, just think of it as learning from Lei Feng. Anyway, I didn¡¯t expect to make money from this at the time Those who no longer have clubs, such as players from the Lokomotiv Sports Committee, their transfer income will belong to  Owned by the Football Association and joining the Youth and Women¡¯s Football Development Fund.  Those players who are not interested in European teams will return to their respective clubs. If this is not possible, they can only do this.  "

    "Okay, our Football Association will hold a club meeting, and all the clubs that own the players of the Powerball Youth Team will participate. Of course you will also participate. If this proposal is agreed by everyone, then let's do it until they come from Brazil.  After I come back, I'll start going to Europe for training and a big promotion." Xu nodded and agreed with this opinion.

    "And if a Brazilian club takes a fancy to these players, they can start negotiations immediately. They have studied in Brazil for five years and may be more comfortable playing there. The level of the South American league is not low." Pei Wei reminded  .

    Pei Wei stayed in Beijing and did not go back. He was not able to witness the A-A peak match between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang at home. He watched the game on TV. The match between the energetic Yunjia Tianyu was gradually revealed.  Dalian Dongfang, which was in decline, was at home again. From the beginning, Yunjia Tianyu had an absolute advantage on the court.  Benitez unexpectedly arranged a 4-5-1 formation, with Toni at the front, Ljungberg and Yu Genwei behind him, Nie Fei behind him, and Dunga and Zhang Yiming protecting him behind him. This lineup was obviously  To Xu Genbao's surprise, all the arrangements made before the game came to nothing.

    Ljungberg and Yu Genwei continued to launch attacks on both wings, and with the determined intervention of the two full-backs, Yunjia Tianyu's wing attack was much stronger than before. Nie Fei in the middle was behind Deng Jia and Zhang Yiming.  Under the protection of the team, you can attack boldly with confidence. Not to mention that this offensive lineup is in Class A, it is a

    But even so, it was not easy for Yunjia Tianyu to win. After Yu Genwei's shot in the penalty area, Dalian Dongfang equalized the score with Gao Feng at the beginning of the second half. Then Dalian Dongfang equalized the score with Yu Genwei's shot.  The raging offensive almost lasted until the end, but Sun Chenghai's lightning strike from outside the penalty area allowed Yunjia Tianyu to finally win this pinnacle battle.

    After the end of this round of competition, the Chinese Football Association issued a notice that the clubs that own the players of the Qianlibao Youth Team arrived at the headquarters of the Chinese Football Association for a meeting to discuss the ownership of Qianlibao players.

    Tianjin, Liaoning, Shandong, Hubei, Dalian, Guangdong, Chongqing, People's Liberation Army these are the clubs that still exist. Some of them or sports committees have disappeared in the process of professionalization, such as Meizhou, Lokomotiv,  Shenyang troops, Beijing troops

    After the CEOs of each group came to Beijing, Xu announced to them the content of the conversation with Pei Wei. Originally, the bosses were also having a headache about this matter. As Pei Wei said, in the past, these players should belong to local sports committees and football associations. Although these clubs  They have taken over everything of the original sports committee team, but there is no evidence to prove that these players were also taken over by them. If these players were acquired by Qianlibao Group, they would not be willing to do so, let alone Pei Wei.  part of that investment.

    After carefully considering this opinion, most of the bosses agreed with this regulation. Anyway, the clubs are not short of people now. They don't know the strength of the Qianlibao youth team players. If they can sell them, they should be able to get a lot of money.  Not bad benefits, they are very satisfied with Pei Wei's clause that "it is necessary to set in the contract what percentage of the proceeds from future transfers will be returned to the original club."

    Players who can be sold will be able to earn income, and players who cannot be sold will still be owned by them - this condition is simply too favorable for them, and they would be stupid if they didn't agree.

    ??The Qianlibao Group originally did not have high hopes for acquiring this group of players. Now that it can recover part of its investment, there may be a surplus, so it agreed to the proposal.

    It¡¯s a perfect result.  Pei Wei thought in his heart.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 147 Nie Fei¡¯s ¡°Disease¡±

    The group went to Brazil. According to Xu, these players of the Qianlibao Youth Team have already become famous in Brazil. There should be a Brazilian team that takes a fancy to them. After this group arrives in Brazil, they will compete with the Qianlibao Youth Team.  The team meets up and then goes around selling.  Pei Wei also used his relationship with the European branch to notify some clubs in second- and third-tier European leagues that had already obtained cooperation intentions, hoping that they would be able to send scouts to the Toulon Cup site to observe players.

    Dong seems to be playing well in the Bundesliga. In the past few months, he has had five or six appearances and scored a goal. This is the best performance for Chinese players in European competitions since the launch of the Chinese Professional League.  After scoring the first goal, his status in the Bayern club has been improved to a certain extent. Head coach Hitzfeld has made him the first substitute for Brazilian striker Elber, so although Bayern is now in the league  The situation is not very good, they have been suppressed by Kaiserslautern, the newly promoted team, but Hao Dong's situation is quite good.

    Dong¡¯s outstanding performance also made the second- and third-tier league clubs contacted by Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s European branch full of interest in the Chinese Football Association¡¯s invitation. This is the power of role models.

    After receiving this reply, Pei Wei was in a good mood. The players of the Qianlibao youth team already have a very good foundation. What they lack now is to receive the influence of a real professional league. As long as some of them can establish themselves in Europe  , future achievements will definitely be greater than those in history.

    April has passed slowly. Pei Wei has been living very comfortably in the past few months. The Qianlibao youth team has begun training in Europe, and their two absolute main forwards Li Jinyu and midfielder Zhang Xiaorui are already in Brazil.  He found his next home and was signed by Sao Paulo and Internacional, two Brazilian teams that had hosted the Qianlibao Youth Team. During the European training process, Li Gang, Li Weifeng, and Sui Dongliang also attracted a lot of attention.  Many European clubs are paying attention. As long as they perform better in the Toulon Cup, it will not be difficult to find opportunities in Europe.

    The draw ceremony of the World Cup has also come out. China, which overthrew Saudi Arabia and became the first place in Group A of the top ten, naturally replaced the Saudi team in the World Cup group, and will compete with the host France, the 1992 European Cup champion Denmark and South Africa.  Being placed in a group, Pei Wei scratched his head when he found out about this, knowing that it would be very difficult for the Chinese team to qualify from the group.

    Among the three opponents, one is the champion and the other is the quarterfinals. This grouping is simply worse than the Chinese team¡¯s grouping in 2002. You know, the 98th generation +:., even if they face the final champions France and Brazil.  Each lost only one goal.

    However, Pei Wei did not expect the Chinese team to make a big breakthrough in the 1998 World Cup. You must know that the Korean team has played three consecutive World Cups and failed to win, let alone the Chinese team that entered the World Cup for the first time.

    The most realistic goal is for the players to perform well and score goals or win in the World Cup. After the World Cup, there will be a few players who are favored by European teams.

    Compared with the smooth sailing of the Qianlibao youth team, another concern of Pei Wei is that the situation of his club Yunjia Tianyu in the league is not very good.

    Logically speaking, with Yunjia Tianyu's strength and the fact that they just defeated their biggest rival Dalian some time ago, they should continue to win smoothly until they gain an unshakable lead - unfortunately, football  Often it cannot be inferred based on common sense.

    After Zaidong left, Pei Wei did not bring back Wan Peng, who had grown into an outstanding striker in the A-A in Yanbian, Jilin. Instead, he only retained the current forward configuration. Tony, Yang Tian and Yu Genwei competed for the second place.  The main forward position, and Aylin can also be a guest forward. The schedule of League A is not very intense. Four forwards are enough to play all the games. In the past, when Dong was here, Yunjia Tianyu only had four forwards.

    But Pei Wei overlooked one thing - Yu Genwei is not Hao Dong. This striker is famous for being full of aura, and he is also famous for being easily injured.

    After the game against Dalian, Yu Genwei was injured and had to rest for a month. In fact, the injury was not too serious. In the past, when he was with the Tianjin team, Yu Genwei usually insisted on playing when he was injured to this extent.

    But in Yunjia Tianyu, Pei Wei has always adhered to the practice of European clubs. On the issue of whether players can play, the team doctor has absolute authority. If they say you can't play, you can't play.

    In the long run, this approach is of course good, as it prevents players from retiring prematurely due to the accumulation of minor injuries, but in the short term, the strength of Yunjia Tianyu's forward line will definitely be greatly affected.

    Before Yu Genwei returned from injury, Nie Fei was injured again, but this time the injury was a bit ridiculous.

    The sixth roundDuring the game, Nie Fei sprained his right foot. Originally it was just a small sprain and it would be fine after resting for about ten days. But when Pei Wei went to Nie Fei

    When Nie Fei came to visit him, Nie Fei made a request to him.

    "What request?" Pei Wei looked at his beloved general with a smile. He knew that Nie Fei would not make any excessive demands, so he was still in a good mood.

    Fei's expression was strange, and he looked embarrassed. After hesitating for a long time, he said softly to Pei Wei: "Boss you also know that I have no relatives in my family except my grandfather you are my relative.  , I can only tell you something."

    "Very good." Pei Wei nodded, feeling comfortable in his heart. It always feels good to be close and trusted by others: "If you have anything to say, just tell me. I believe you are a very good young man. If you have  If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and I will definitely keep it a secret.¡±

    Fei looked at Pei Wei trustingly: "Boss, I know you will definitely help meright?"

    Pei Wei continued to nod: "Of course, just say it, I will definitely help if I can."

    "II have already donethat thing." Fei said softly.

    Pei Wei was still nodding: "Welldid you do thathuh? What happened?"

    Seeing Fei's face suddenly turn red, Pei Wei came back to his senses and almost jumped up: "Did you do that? Withthat girl?"

    "Keep your voice down!" Fei shouted anxiously, covering Pei Wei's mouth: "Don't let others hear it!"

    Pei Wei calmed down: "It's okay After all, you are over twenty years old and your development has matured. It is normal to have such needs As long as you are consensual, there is no problem.  ¡±

    As Pei Wei said this, he thought angrily in his heart: "Damn, in my last life, I only did that when I got married, and you, a kid, did that when you were twenty. It's really confusing."

    "But" Fei hesitated again: "I always feel like something is wrong When I do that, it always takes half an hour"

    "Damn! Half an hour!" Pei Wei jumped up again: "Are you so good? I only have twenty minutes" At this point, he felt that he had spilled the beans, so he stopped talking and looked at Nie Fei hatefully.  One glance: "Are you trying to show off in front of me?"

    "No." Fei looked like he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh: "I was just afraid that there was something wrong with me. How could I do it for so long Even the first time I did it, it took more than twenty minutes.  ¡±

    "You are an athlete, you are in good health, and it is normal for you to take a long time." Pei Wei patiently imparted sexual knowledge: "There is nothing wrong with this, don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

    "ButI'm still a little worried." Fei looked at Pei Wei pitifully.

    "Okay, let's do this. I'll help you find an old doctor in the urology department to see you don't talk!" Pei Wei stopped Nie Fei who wanted to say something: "I know what you are thinking don't worry.  , I¡¯ll find an old doctor who doesn¡¯t watch football. Old doctors are very ethical and won¡¯t reveal anything about you.¡±

    "Okay then." Fei nodded.

    True to his word, Pei Wei found an old doctor from the urology department to treat Nie Fei that afternoon. The doctor was probably in his sixties. Pei Wei thought that such an old doctor would have little interest in football, so he  He took him to Nie Fei's home with peace of mind.

    "Hey, are you Nie Fei from that national team? Boy, I often watch you play!"

    The doctor's first words made Nie Fei look pale and wanted to bite Pei Wei alive. Pei Wei looked embarrassed - he didn't know that such an old man could watch football.

    Seeing the expressions of Fei and Pei Wei, the doctor smiled: "Don't worry, I still have this medical ethics and I won't reveal it to anyone Why don't you go out first? Leave some sex for the patient."

    Pei Wei ran out of Nie Fei's room as if he was running away, and started to smoke without saying a word - I hope this doctor's medical ethics is indeed good, otherwise there will be no idea what will happen if this matter gets out.  The way it looks - when a player goes to a urologist to see a doctor, it means that yellow mud has fallen into his crotch, which is either feces or feces.

    Before he finished smoking a cigarette, the doctor opened the door and came out. Pei Wei hurriedly greeted him: "Doctor, have you found any problem? What is the problem?"

    "What's the problem? What problems can young people have?" The doctor wiped his hands: "The young man is very healthy and has no problems It's just that the foreskin is a bit too long. If it is not removed, it may affect the harmony of sexual life in the future  ¡­Get a circumcision, a minor surgery, I can do it here.¡±

    &nbsp;"How long do you need to rest?" Pei Wei asked.  "A month." The doctor said without thinking.

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 248 Troubled Times A

    Bar¡­¡­"

    Fei's screams echoed in his room, and Pei Wei, who was guarding the door outside, was frightened. For the sake of confidentiality, Pei Wei did not send Nie Fei to the hospital. Anyway, this was just a minor operation.  , it can be done anywhere - so the doctor returned to the hospital, brought anesthetics, scalpels and other equipment, and came to complete the operation for Nie Fei.

    "Fly's screams have not stopped since the beginning of the operation - no wonder, it is such a sensitive area, and now it has to be cut off piece by piece with scissors - just think about how painful it must be."

    "Be patient, young man." The doctor's voice came: "For the sake of future happiness, be patient Your constitution is also a bit weird. You have been given anesthesia, why is it still so painful?"

    "Let me give you a knife to see!" Nie Fei shouted: "Oh, be gentle, my God, why is it not over yet?"

    The doctor was not angry: "Forget it, let's give you another anesthetic It seems that your nervous system is very developed. You can still feel pain after taking anesthesia As expected of a sports person, your motor nerves are well developed."  "

    After the operation, Fei looked at Pei Wei with tears in his eyes, especially after the anesthesia wore off: "Boss now I finally believe the story in the Bible."

    "What story?" Pei Wei was stunned.

    "It's the story about Dinah" Nie Fei gasped and said intermittently: "Dina, the daughter of Jacobiah, went to Canaan to visit her friends. On the way, she met Shi, the prince's son.  He took her home with his sword and raped her. However, he liked Dinah very much and comforted her with good words. He also said to his father Hamor, "Let me take her as my wife." Then Dinah's brothers found out.  He proposed that they would not marry his sister until all the men in Shechem were circumcised and became God's people. Shechem agreed and ordered all the men in Shechem to be circumcised.  After they were all circumcised, Dinah's brothers immediately rushed into the city, and a few men killed all the men in the city When I watched it at the time, I was still wondering why so many people were unable to resist Only now do I know  , I can¡¯t move after being stabbed, so why should I resist?¡±

    Pei Wei couldn't help but laugh. He had read this story before, but he didn't think of it.

    "Okay, call your girlfriend to take care of you." Pei Wei patted Nie Fei on the shoulder and stood up: "I'm leaving."

    "Why did you ask her to come?" Nie Fei asked strangely.

    "Do you want to go to the medical staff? Do you want everyone in Yunjia to know about youthis operation?" Pei Wei stared at him: "Please, our club still needs some face, when did you hear about it?"  Have any players ever taken a month off because of this?¡±

    Fei was speechless, and Pei Wei continued: "Your grandfather is so old, does he still have to serve you? You can't go to the ground for the past three daysexcept for your girlfriend, there are also  Can you find someone to serve you? Don¡¯t expect the club to send someone, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not sure yet.¡±

    The next day, news came out from the Yunjia Tianyu Club that the main midfielder Fei, who was injured in the previous game, was seriously injured and his rest period was extended to one month. Of course, except for Pei Wei, no one knew whether Nie Fei was injured.  What an injury.

    Pei Wei and the team doctors have said that they should cooperate. Although they did not give out the specific situation, the club's external tone is unified.

    Without the midfield engine of Fei, Benitez used the young Zheng Zhi to replace Nie Fei. However, although Zheng Zhi is good, he is still young and lacks coordination with other players. He cannot completely make up for Nie Fei's performance.  Because of his role in the team, Yunjia Tianyu's results during this period were not very good.

    On April 26, in the seventh round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu was tied 2-2 by Shandong Donghai in an away game.

    On April 30th, in the eighth round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu unexpectedly lost 1-2 at home to Jilin Yanbian. The unbeaten record was fixed at 36 games, and they lost their chance to hit Dalian Dongfang's 54-game unbeaten streak.  Record.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who had been winless in two rounds, finally won in the ninth round. They defeated Shanghai Shenhua 4-3 at home in a goal battle. Ljungberg scored a hat trick of assists. He scored in the 16th and 5th.  In the 18th and 67th minutes, he assisted Tony, Yu Genwei and Zheng Zhi to score goals respectively. At the same time, he also scored a goal on his own in the 38th minute. In the confrontation with Ljungberg, the national team's main left back Wu Jiying was completely defeated!

    Immediately afterwards in the tenth round, they once again defeated Shenyang Walrus 3-1 away from home. They still occupied the first place in the standings with seven wins, two draws and one loss. However, Dalian Dongfang behind them had seven wins and three losses.

    The difference is only two points.

    On Xu GenbaoAfter taking office, Dalian Dongfang seemed to have lost the stability it had when Chi Shangbing led the team. It actually lost three games in ten games. This was unimaginable for the previous Dalian Dongfang. In the first four seasons, the loss was  In the 1995 season, which had the most goals, Dalian Dongfang only had one game in the entire season. This season, they actually lost three games at the beginning.

    However, Xu Genbao's transformation of Dalian Dongfang gradually began to show results. The Dalian team's style began to become more offensive. In the first ten rounds of games, the number of games that scored four goals or more reached four.  The games included a five-to-one victory over Shandong, a four-to-zero victory over Wuhan and Qingdao, and a four-to-one victory over Shenzhen.  These data fully show that Dalian Dongfang is in the process of transition from Chi Shangbing's stability to Xu Genbao's passion.

    Behind them are Beijing, which has four wins, six draws and 18 points, Sichuan, which has four wins, five draws and one loss, and 17 points, and Shanghai, which has four wins, four draws and two losses, and 16 points.  The points gap between the top five is not big. It is not like the previous two seasons. From the beginning, Dalian and Yunjia were chasing each other, and other clubs could only follow behind and eat dust - the strength between the teams  The gap is constantly narrowing. Beijing has strengthened its defense after buying Paraguay international Romano. The sudden rise of Sichuan has become enough to threaten the status of the top four of Yunjia, Dalian, Shanghai and Beijing after the joining of several powerful players.  Although Shanghai Shenhua is in turmoil due to their own instability, their background as a veteran team is enough to make them an opponent that no team dares to underestimate.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who originally had the most stable lineup and players, should have an absolute advantage in the league, because several of their strongest opponents have problems of one kind or another. However, the consecutive absences of Yu Genwei and Fei have affected their offensive ability.  It has had a great impact, and on the back line, which was not very stable in the first place, on the surface, it seems that the strength has not declined after Materazzi left and Lucio came, but in fact, although Materazzi is irritable,  As an Italian, he can still make up for the shortcomings of the defense in a league like League A. Although Lucio's physical condition and offensive ability are better than Materazzi, as a Brazilian,  What he prefers is offense - and Yunjia Tianyu's defense lacks a stable sweeper. The other defenders, whether Zhu Guosheng or Zhou Nan and Tang Yong, are only generals rather than handsome talents. Therefore, in the game, Yunjia Tianyu  Jia Tianyu often loses some deserved points due to loopholes in the back line.

    After the top five, there is a huge relegation corps - from sixth place Qingdao to last place Guangzhou Suns, the gap between them is only seven points, Qingdao has 14 points, Guangzhou Suns has seven points, even the points  The bottom Guangzhou Suns also had the feat of tying with Shanghai, Beijing and Sichuan.

    Every league game is very intense, and all teams are fighting desperately for any possible points - moving one place forward means that the club can get an additional 500,000 yuan in broadcasting fees - no  People will find it difficult to have enough money.

    The results of the eleventh round of the league once again illustrate the uncertainty of this season's A-A. The top five teams were upset one after another. Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu were tied by two newly promoted teams respectively. Dalian Dongfang drew 0-0 away from home.  In addition to Shenyang Walrus, Yunjia Tianyu was tied 2-0 by Wuhan Yazhi at home, Beijing Yulin was also drawn 0-0 by Chongqing Huanyu in the away game, and Sichuan Tianfu was even worse. They lost 0-1 away to the also newly promoted team.  Among Guangzhou Xinri, only Shanghai Shenhua kept the reputation of a strong team. They beat Shandong Donghai 2-1 at home, surpassing Beijing with their goal difference and jumping into third place.

    After the eleventh round of the league, this season's League A will enter an intermission period. The last two games of the first half of the league will not be played again until May 31, two weeks later. During this period  Two games in the first round of the FA Cup will be held, and the national team will also focus on playing two warm-up games in Beijing to warm up for the upcoming World Cup.

    The opponents in the two warm-up matches are Jamaica from Central and North America and Sweden from Europe. Although Sweden failed to enter the World Cup, they belong to the same Nordic country as Denmark and have very similar technical and tactical playing styles. Playing a high-quality game with them will be a good match.  It would be of great benefit for the Chinese team to be familiar with Denmark, their opponent in the World Cup, and the Swedish team, which was reorganized without a World Cup mission, is also very willing to come to China to play a game.  As for Jamaica, one of their opponents in the group stage is Japan, an Asian team, so they are very interested in the invitation of the Chinese team. Although Jamaica is not on the same continent as South Africa, their playing style is relatively close to that of South Africa.  .  Both warm-up opponents are highly targeted.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 249 The national team roster is released

    And the injured Nie Fei's attack power was also greatly reduced.

    This time Benitez recruited 20 players nationwide. It was obvious that two of the other three quotas were reserved for Hao Dong and Nie Fei. The other quota made other players jealous and eager to  Being able to catch the last train of the national team to participate in the World Cup.

    Although Benitez did not inspect the players during the league like other head coaches, it does not mean that he is not familiar with all the players in the league - as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, all other players in the league  All teams are his opponents, and sometimes he studies his opponents more thoroughly and familiarly than his own players.

    In the game against the Swedish team, Benitez did not send all the main players, but a mixed team with half the main players and half substitutes. As a result, the Swedish team simply beat them three to one.  There is absolutely no room for performance in front of the highly qualified European team. Of course, this is also related to the referee. The Football Association told the referee before the game to blow the whistle fairly and strictly, and even favor the visiting team.

    This suggestion was put forward by Pei Wei. In this World Cup, the Chinese team will play entirely away from home. If they still rely on the referee to win the warm-up match as before, then the warm-up will lose any value and will inflate.  The unanimous confidence expansion from the players to the public opinion is really a stupid move.

    Warm-up matches are used to discover problems and test the team's status. If games like this still rely on referees, then there will only be consecutive wins in the warm-up matches, but a complete defeat in the official matches.

    And there is another drawback to doing this. If you try to manipulate the referee, who will play with you in the future?  After this bad reputation spreads, the national team will not be able to find a warm-up opponent even if they want to.

    In the second warm-up match against Jamaica, Hao Dong, who had finished his Bundesliga journey, returned to China and joined the national team.

    In this half-season, Hao Dong also got a lot of opportunities at Bayern. He played twice, came on the bench ten times, and scored three goals. This is the first time he has landed in the five major European leagues, and he is still playing for a giant like Bayern Munich.  For players, this data is already good.

    Although Bayern Munich failed to defend the Bundesliga title in the end, allowing Kaiserslautern to create a dark horse myth, Hao Dong's performance was highly praised by the Bayern Munich club, although no decision has been made on the next transfer.  A clear answer, but even if Bayern Munich will not buy Hao Dong, other Bundesliga clubs will definitely be very interested.

    As the well-deserved number one forward in China, Dong has received the influence of European professional leagues. Although it is only half a season, his progress is still very obvious. He has made considerable progress in seizing opportunities and physical confrontation.  This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for the national team.

    The effect of Dong's return was immediate. The Chinese national team defeated the Jamaican team 2-1 at home. Dong scored a goal. General Fan scored another goal with a header from a corner kick. The Chinese team won the first warm-up match.  victory.

    At the same time, good news also came from the Qianlibao youth team participating in the Toulon Cup. They worked together to reach the finals, but lost to the host France team in the finals and finished second. In the group stage, they tied consecutively.  The exciting performances of Germany, Brazil, and Portugal in defeating Portugal also feasted the eyes of the scouts watching the game. Although the Qianlibao Youth Team is better as a whole, the individual abilities of the players still make these scouts excited.

    What kind of competition is the Toulon Cup?  It is known as the "cradle of future world stars"!  A tournament with a much higher success rate than the World Youth Championship!  Being able to achieve the runner-up result in such a competition, the Qianlibao Youth Team has a bright future.

    The outstanding performance of the Qianlibao Youth Team also caught Benitez¡¯s attention. After watching the video of the Qianlibao Youth Team¡¯s match in the Toulon Cup, he immediately pointed at Li Gang, the captain of the Qianlibao Youth Team and said:  "This defensive midfielder is good! Now the national team just lacks such a defensive midfielder with a wide range of activities, strong physical strength and excellent defense! High school students have a good overall view, but the defense and running range are not as good as this midfielder It is hard to imagine this  A famous player actually grew up in Brazil!¡±

    Pei Wei smiled. Among the players in the Qianlibao youth team, midfielder Li Gang and defender Li Weifeng are two outliers. Their skills are relatively rough, but on the contrary, they are more physical and playing style.  Being close to European players, it is not surprising that Li Gang is favored by Benitez when the national team lacks a defensive midfielder.

    After the Toulon Cup competition, the Qianlibao youth team returned to China, and the national team was disbanded again, and the league resumed war.

    In the remaining two rounds of the league, players who are qualified to enter the national team will be more?? 

    Jin needs to perform well. After all, the World Cup is about to start, and the national finals list is about to come down. If you don¡¯t perform well now, then you can only say goodbye to the World Cup with regret. This opportunity comes once every four years, and no one can  Will miss it.

    Moreover, it is not that easy to get into the current national team. Benitez has unequivocal authority in selecting players. No matter how deep your connections in the football circle are and how broad your network is, it will not work - except for good proof.  Apart from being in the best condition and being the best candidate for the national team, there is no other way to go.

    This result directly led to the fierce competition in the twelfth and thirteenth rounds of the league. Although there were not many goals, the games were extremely brutal. The intensity was comparable to previous games related to championship and relegation.  Compare.

    The twelfth round was another round where strong teams lost. Dalian Dongfang tied with Beijing Yulin 2-2 away from home, Shanghai Shenhua drew with Jilin Yanbian 1-1 at home, and Sichuan was also tied 1-1 by Shenzhen at home.  The results of the three games gave Yunjia Tianyu a good opportunity. Under the leadership of Fei, who returned from injury (?), they defeated Qingdao Haixing 3-1 in an away game, extending their lead to four points.

    In the 13th round, Dalian Oriental and Shanghai Shenhua, Yunjia Tianyu and Shuzhong Tianfu, the top four battled each other, but all ended in draws. Dalian Oriental tied with Shanghai Shenhua 1-1 at home, and Yunjia Tianyu tied Shuzhong 2-2 at home.  Zhongtianfu, this was originally a great opportunity for Beijing Yulin, who was sitting on the mountain to watch the battle between tigers and tigers. However, they failed to live up to their expectations. They lost to Guangzhou Xinri in an eye-popping 0-1 away game, but were pulled back some distance.  .

    The thirteenth round of the league was held on May 7th (there was an error in the previous chapter, the twelfth round of the league was held on April 30th, not May). After this round of competition, the league  It will enter a two-month hiatus, and there is still more than a month before the start of the World Cup. During this period, Yunjia Tianyu will hold three more warm-up matches in Europe before starting the journey to the first World Cup.  .

    Three days after the end of the league, national team coach Benitez announced the final list of twenty-three players for the national team.

    As soon as the list came out, some people were happy and some were sad.

    The three goalkeepers have not changed. Chongqing¡¯s Ou Chuliang, Shanghai¡¯s Jiang Hai and Dalian¡¯s Han Wenhai are all the most experienced and in the best domestic goalkeepers. No one can shake their positions.

    The eight defenders, Wei Qun from Sichuan, Xie Feng from Beijing, General Fan and Wu Jiying from Shanghai, Liu Yue from Shandong, Xu Hong and Zhang Enhua from Dalian and Sun Chenghai from Yunjia became the final main force.

    The seven midfielders, Dalian's Li Min, Sichuan's Ma Tian, ??Jilin's high school Xian, Yunjia's Nie Fei, Guangzhou's Peng Weiguo, and Shanghai's Shen Si, these six can be considered expected candidates, but the last one  The selected players surprised everyone. Li Gang from the Qianlibao Youth Team became the only non-professional player selected, and the public opinion immediately went into an uproar!

    Benitez¡¯s explanation for this is: ¡°I select players from the perspective of the team¡¯s needs The national team currently lacks a physically capable defensive midfielder, and Li Gang is the only suitable candidate. It¡¯s that simple.¡±

    Although public opinion unanimously believes that Benitez's choice of a player without any professional league experience to play in the World Cup seems a bit too hasty, but fortunately, no one thinks that Benitez did this out of selfish motives - a  He is a head coach in China and the other is studying in Brazil. The two of them are completely incompatible. Benitez has no reason to look at Li Gang differently.

    There is no controversy over the selection of the five forwards. Hao Dong, Gao Feng, Li Bing, Su Maozhen and Yu Genwei. These five forwards have their own characteristics, such as speed, skill, and height. Basically, there are various types of forwards.  Being able to represent the highest level among domestic forwards, some people even joked that if any of these five people were to win, then any other forwards who would fill in would be subject to the greatest doubts.

    Being included in the twenty-three-man roster does not mean that they are the last candidates to participate in the World Cup. After all, there is still half a month until the final submission of the player list. If any player is injured or in poor condition, etc.  Can be replaced.

    With this in mind, Benitez also announced seven substitute players, namely Shanghai's Mao Yijun, Jilin's Li Hongjun, Shandong's Li Xiaopeng, Chongqing's Jiang Feng, Beijing's Cao Xiandong, Dalian's Wang Tao and Yun  Jia's Yang Tian, ??if someone is injured during the final training and cannot participate in the World Cup, then these players can immediately step up.

    Carrying the hopes of fans across the country, after the centralized national team rested in Beijing for three days, they boarded a flight to Europe. Chinese football's first World Cup journey is about to begin.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 250 A powerful warm-up opponent

    The first warm-up match opponent is the Dutch national team.

    The Orange Tornado Dutch team has always been a strong team in world football that will never be ignored. Although they have never won the World Cup, they will be the favorites to win the championship before the start of any World Cup.

    As early as the group draw came out, the Chinese Football Association had already started to contact warm-up opponents. Benitez's requirement was that it must be a relatively strong team, and secondly, it must be close to the three opponents in the group in style.  Teams with styles similar to those of Denmark and South Africa are easy to find. Sweden and Jamaica, which have already warmed up, and Norway and Monaco, which are about to warm up, are all very targeted warm-ups, but for the host France in the same group  There are really not many teams that are similar in strength and playing style.

    Although the French team failed to enter the 1994 World Cup, their strength is definitely the favorite to win this World Cup. There are not many teams that can match their strength, let alone the comparison of tactics.  Pei Wei counted the ones that were close, but there were only a few European teams from Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

    Originally, the Football Association thought that this was not a big problem and that they could just find another team to make do with it. However, it was unanimously opposed by Benitez and Pei Wei - the warm-up before the World Cup is already very important, and the Chinese team  The most realistic task is to play well in the group stage, and we will consider the future matters later - it will definitely be of great benefit to warm up with teams with similar styles to the group opponents in advance.

    Pei Wei thought of the only time the Chinese team reached the World Cup before he was reborn. After being assigned to the three teams of Brazil, Turkey, and Costa Rica, no one took it seriously.  The warm-up match opponents were also inconsistent - Portugal and Uruguay. Although these two teams were good in strength, their tactics were fundamentally different from those of the Chinese team's group opponents. In the end, the Chinese team, which had hoped to score at least one point, was  In Pei Wei's view, he lost three consecutive games in the World Cup because he didn't know the opponent's situation at all!

    Although the possibility of the Chinese team beating the French team in the World Cup in France is infinitely close to zero - losing is one thing, and how to lose is another.

    Just like in the 2002 World Cup, losing to Brazil without temper, and losing to the point where people were unwilling to exchange jerseys with us after the game - that is equivalent to losing all the pants, but if we work hard and let Brazil win  It is also very difficult. Although it is still a loss, the status of Chinese football in world football is obviously much greater.

    For France, Pei Wei also hopes to cause some trouble to France, at least to leave an impression on the world's top teams - the Chinese team is a tough nut to crack.  For the current Chinese football, the most important thing is to be able to establish a positive image in the World Cup.

    Just when the Chinese Football Association was at a loss what to do, a big pie fell from the sky - the Dutch national team took the initiative to contact the Chinese team, hoping to play a warm-up match with the Chinese team before the World Cup.

    It turned out that the Dutch team was placed in a group with the South Korean team from Asia in the group stage. They were not familiar with Asian football and thought of the Chinese team that had played against each other before. China and South Korea are close neighbors in East Asia, and they have the same relationship.  Entered the finals of this World Cup, so the Dutch Football Association contacted the Chinese Football Association.

    The Chinese Football Association immediately agreed to this request - just kidding, such a warm-up opponent is very difficult to find. The Netherlands is definitely a strong team at the same level as France. Although the style is not the same as France, they both pay attention to technology and offense.  European Latins, what wouldn't you like to find a team like this?

    In this way, after the Chinese team arrived in Europe, they immediately ushered in their strongest warm-up opponent.

    "This Dutch team is really strong, especially they are led by the iron-fisted coach Hiddink." After watching the video of the Dutch team's European qualifiers, Benitez shook his head: "Their biggest problem before was  Internal friction, but it is obvious that Hiddink has done a good job. The current Dutch team is a united team. Such a team is the most terrifying. As long as they have a little luck, it is not impossible to win the cup this year.  "

    "Yes, it is indeed very strong." Pei Wei shrugged: "Bergkamp, ??who is rejuvenated at Arsenal, the genius boy Kluivert, Europe's number one winger Overmars, the all-round warrior Cocu, and  There are the De Boer brothers, Davis, Seedorf who is not the absolute main force of the major European clubs? Even the defending champion Brazil dare not beat this lineup You say, we can win against them.  What are the chances?¡±

    "I never predict the outcome before a game, because that would be too stupid." Benitez said with a face.

    Pei Wei smiled, although

    Si said he won¡¯t predict the score, but Pei Wei also knows that it is impossible for the Chinese team to gain benefits from the Dutch team in a real-life competition. After all, the outstanding players in the Chinese team can be said to be the best among the Dutch players.  Unless the opponent takes it lightly, a draw is a luxury.

    But in the warm-up match before the World Cup, how could the Dutch team not play with all its strength?

    On May 17, the Philips Stadium, which can accommodate 30,000 fans, was packed. Although it was just an insignificant warm-up match, Dutch fans still had a lot of enthusiasm for the warm-up before the start of the World Cup. They wore uniform Dutch uniforms.  The orange jersey of the national team has been shouting loudly since before the game started.

    Although the locker room facilities at Philips Stadium are very good and the sound insulation effect is also very good, within the locker room, the singing of the Dutch fans outside still penetrated vaguely into the locker room.

    "There are still twenty minutes left before the start of the game! Why did they start singing! Are Europeans so energetic?" Gao Feng said to Hao Dong strangely: "When we played in Yunjia, I felt that Yunjia  The fans are crazy enough, I think these Europeans are going to be even crazier!¡±

    "It's normal. Dutch fans have always been known for their passion." Hao Dong said noncommittally: "The German fans are calmer than them. The most terrifying thing is some British fans, football hooligansthose guys are  Real madman."

    "Okay, let's not discuss this." Pei Wei clapped his hands and the locker room became quiet: "Football hooligans have nothing to do with us, and that is not something we should care about What we have to pay attention to now is that in this game  What can we learn from this The Dutch team¡¯s offensive power is considered the best in Europe. They have the best attackers in the world, so the first thing we have to do in this game is defense.¡±

    Benitez was saying something to Pei Wei, and Pei Wei translated: "Goalkeeper Chu Liang, four defenders Xie Feng, General Fan, Zhang Enhua, Wu Jiying, three midfielders in the midfield, Gao Xian, Li Gang, Sun Chenghai,  Midfielder Nie Fei, forwards Hao Dong and Gao Feng. The Dutch team is best at wing offense, so we must pay attention to the defense on the wing. After stealing the ball in the backcourt, we will hand it to Nie Fei and let him organize the offense.  The two forwards must go up and not be completely suppressed by the opponent. Speed ??is our strength, so we must make full use of this strength!¡±

    "Understood!" the players replied in unison. After various competitions in the past two years, the players have a preliminary understanding of their own strength. Even the Swedish team, which can only be regarded as second-rate in Europe, has  Being able to beat yourself three to one, to be arrogant with such strength is simply asking for death.

    Pei Wei is very pleased. At least there is no one in the Chinese team like the guy who later said that he would "target Ronaldo to death." Self-confidence is important, but you must not be blindly confident. Only by understanding the gap can you truly make progress.

    Seeing the players getting ready to go, Pei Wei suddenly remembered something, pulled Nie Fei and told him: "Don't perform too well, just be averageDutch midfielder Davis is very fierce, be careful not to  I was hurt by him, do you understand?"

    Fei nodded.

    Pei Wei knows how important Nie Fei is in Benitez's tactical system.  He is the driver of the transition between offense and defense. In counterattacks, his quick breakthrough and ability to hit the ball with one kick are irreplaceable in the Chinese team. Although Peng Weiguo is better than Nie Fei in the overall situation, he does not have the speed to fly.  In the World Cup, the most basic tactic of the Chinese team is defensive counterattack, and Nie Fei plays the role of a commander.

    ¡°If the fly is injuredthen Benitez and Pei Wei will only cry.

    Ten minutes have passed since the game. During these ten minutes, the Chinese team has been defending and the Dutch team has been attacking.

    As soon as the game started, the Chinese team put on a defensive posture, setting up layers of defenses in their own half, trying to form a numerical advantage in local areas to guard against the opponent, so that the Dutch team's offense could not be launched smoothly.

    "Their head coach is very smart." Hiddink looked admiringly at Pei Wei, who was standing next to the Chinese team's coaching bench and kept shouting to the court - he regarded Pei Wei as the head coach of the Chinese team: "At least  Our offense failed, and their two forwards and the attacking midfielder were constantly moving. If we lost possession of the ball, it would be very dangerous.¡±

    "I don't think their defenders have the ability to intercept our ball." Assistant coach Rijkaard next to him shook his head: "Although our offense has not been effective for the time being, their defenders are also very physically exhausted defending like this.  Big, I don¡¯t think they can last long.¡±

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 251 Huge Gap

    When we arrived at a stand with several Chinese flags flying, and Chinese fans in that stand constantly shouting "Come on, Chinese team!", being able to see such a scene in a foreign country made the players even more motivated.  , although the physical exertion was relatively large, they still gritted their teeth and persevered.

    The Dutch team's offensive ability is definitely the world's best. Under Hiddink, although their lineup is 442, the two wingers Overmars and Chenden are very high up, and forward Berg  Camp, on the other hand, stayed behind and shouldered the important task of connecting the midfielder and forward. In fact, it was still equivalent to their traditional four-three-three formation of full attack and full defense.

    However, the Chinese team's formation with three midfielders protects the front of the penalty area very well. Although the two wings are constantly being penetrated by the opponent, it does not pose much threat after passing to the center. Although Zhang Enhua is shorter than Kluivert,  His jumping ability is very good, and with General Fan assisting from the side, Kluivert failed to grab a few comfortable headers.

    Overmars took the ball from the left. Facing Xie Feng's defense, he didn't make any fancy fake moves. He just made a fake move to cut inward, and then immediately moved the ball to the baseline, like the wind.  He chased after him!

    Overmars is the fastest winger in Europe. His speed of 100 meters in ten and a half seconds is enough for him to eat up most full-backs. At this point, even Giggs, the other most famous winger, can  He couldn't match him, but when he caught up with the ball, he found that the full-back was not much worse than him in speed. Although he was thrown away by a position, he was still chasing closely behind!

    You must know that Xie Feng's 100-meter speed is eleven seconds and four. In such a short distance, he will not be easily thrown away by anyone with speed.

    This distance was not enough for him to observe the situation in the penalty area and then pass the ball calmly. Surprised, he immediately stopped.  It was destroyed by the Chinese team defenders who had already prepared.

    "That guy is quite fast, but it's a pity that he is a little older. Otherwise, he would be able to gain a foothold in Europe just by relying on this speed! There are not many full-backs in Europe who can not be thrown away by Mark's speed." Hiddink said slightly.  Said with a little surprise.

    "It's a pity that speed alone is not enough." Rijkaard smiled slightly: "Mark is not just about speed."

    He was right. After becoming wary of Xie Feng, Overmars stopped using speed and began to torture Xie Feng with his technique and changing rhythm.  It made Xie Feng miserable. If Sun Chenghai hadn't made up for it several times, Overmars might have broken into the penalty area and scored.

    Seeing the constant threats on the right, the Chinese team's defense began to gradually move closer to the right. At this time, the Dutch team's advantage in experience was revealed. After a fierce attack on the left, they suddenly shifted their offensive line to the right. China  The team's defense immediately fell into chaos!

    Chinden made a beautiful breakthrough against Wu Jiying - as a Dutch rookie, he is in very good condition this year. Being able to force Overmars, who is best at playing on the right, to the left has proven his strength. Although Wu Jiying is also  China's first-class full-back, but compared with such a star who has attracted the attention of countless European giants, he is still a bit behind.

    Wu Jiying's characteristic is that he is fierce, but precisely because he is too fierce, he is sometimes easily thrown away by his opponent - this is the case now. After a flying tackle failed, Qin Deng easily got rid of him and broke into the penalty area.

    General Fan immediately came up to fill the position, but Qin Deng did not continue to break through, but turned around and handed the ball just outside the penalty area.

    Bergkamp still got the ball despite Li Gang's constant pestering, and then made a beautiful through ball!

    Kluivert just got rid of Zhang Enhua's defense, and Bergkamp's ball arrived.

    The unguarded Kluivert fired a powerful shot near the penalty spot, and the ball flew into the goal like a cannonball. Although Ou Chuliang made a save, he could only watch the ball go into the net!

    The Philips Stadium immediately burst into flames, and countless Dutch fans were cheering loudly. Originally, they thought it would be an easy victory, but they actually took the lead after almost thirty minutes. It seemed that the opponent was also a tough nut to crack.  bones.

    "In the 28th minute, the Dutch team took the lead! After receiving Bergkamp's pass, Kluivert volleyed near the penalty spot and scored Although they lost the ball, the boys of the Chinese team scored under the strong  The performance in front of the opponent was not bad. They resisted tenaciously for more than 20 minutes. Don't worry, there is still a long time in the game and we still have a chance!" Wong Tai Sin was cheering for the Chinese team.

    Pei Wei touched his head. He didn¡¯t expect that he could only resist this little time.Time I originally thought that even if the Dutch team has the offensive strength of a world champion, a defensive formation like the Chinese team should also

    It would be strange to hold on longer, and if you have some luck, it would be strange to hold on to the first half, and then the Chinese team would have a chance of an upset.

    I didn¡¯t expect that even though I said I didn¡¯t underestimate it, I still underestimated the strength of the Netherlands and overestimated the strength of the Chinese team. I guess that¡¯s also the case. The best players of the Chinese team, such as General Fan, have historically only been able to play the main role in Crystal Palace in League One. Hao  Although Dong has entered a wealthy club like Bayern, he is just a substitute. The opponent can just pull someone out and play the main role in the five major leagues.

    It was obvious that Benitez was much more knowledgeable than him. After losing the ball, Benitez remained unmoved and did not even move.

    After conceding a goal, the Chinese team's morale took a big hit. The opponent suppressed them comprehensively. They have been passive since the beginning. Now the score is behind again The cruel reality made them realize that they really are.  Being pulled too far away from the highest level of football in the world.

    Thinking about it, in 1998, even the strongest Korean team in Asia was beaten 5-0 by the Netherlands. At that time, the level of Asian football was really far behind that of Europe and South America.

    Although the good results of Asian football in the 2002 World Cup were due to the host country, the progress of Japan and South Korea is an indisputable fact. After the end of the 1998 World Cup, a large number of Asian:  Strength, on the contrary, the former Asian leader Saudi Arabia team, which has always been stubborn in this regard, has gradually been pulled down. The highest level of Asian football has begun to tilt towards East Asia. Unfortunately, there is nothing to do with China.

    Thinking of the optimism of the domestic media before the Chinese team set off, Pei Wei wanted to smile bitterly. It was the same as the 2002 World Cup in later generations, the kind of "simply lose to France, simply draw with Denmark, and then simply win against South Africa, we will win one and draw one."  The idiotic argument that one loss and four points means qualifying for the group stage is still the mainstream. Fortunately, the current Football Association is calm enough and has only one requirement for the Chinese team in the World Cup: "Play at your own level and show your highest strength."  Otherwise, Pei Wei would have given up his career long ago.

    South Africa has always been a strong team in Africa. The overall level of African football is higher than that of Asia. Why do you think the other side is bad?  Not to mention Denmark, they entered the quarterfinals of this cup and fought with Brazil until the last moment before losing!  Although Denmark's strength is only second-rate in the world, this World Cup has been a very good year for them, and it is very difficult to tie their opponents.

    Showing the abilities of Chinese players in the World Cup and striving to send out several outstanding players after the World Cup is the biggest task of the Chinese team in this World Cup.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei settled down: It doesn't matter if you lose, but it must show that the Chinese team is also capable. Improving the overall football level of a country cannot be achieved in a few years. Like Japan later,  There are so many players playing in Europe and no superstars have been born. Of course, they already have the soil for superstars. Pei Wei believes that as long as more and more Chinese players play in Europe, the domestic youth training system will  As China becomes more and more mature, China's chances of producing football superstars are definitely much greater than those of Japan and South Korea. Quite simply, China's population base is much larger.

    After falling behind by one goal, the Chinese team launched several threatening attacks. Hao Dong's several breakthroughs with the ball caused a lot of trouble for the Dutch defense. His speed and explosive power forced the Dutch defenders to  A foul was needed to stop him, and Nie Fei's beautiful free kick also gave Van der Sar a severe test.

    After fighting back and forth with the Dutch team for a while, the Dutch team¡¯s experience was once again shown. In the 41st minute of the first half, they once again got a chance to score.

    The first pass from the high school was destroyed by Cocu, and then Bergkamp immediately made a very penetrating through ball after taking the ball. Overmars inserted it at high speed and made a standard direct pass and diagonal pass!

    "Return to defense!" Ou Chuliang roared loudly. Following his roar, the three players of the Chinese team chased Overmars together!

    Xie Feng, Sun Chenghai, and General Fan, the three fastest players on the Chinese team¡¯s defense, chased Overmars from three different directions!

    Speed ??competition!

    But Overmars was faster than the three of them. Although they were not left behind by Overmars, they could not shorten the distance and kept within five or six meters!

    Ou Chuliang had no choice but to attack, but as soon as he broke out of the penalty area, he saw Overmars stretching his foot under the ball and shooting!

    The ball flew over the head of Ou Chuliang, who jumped up hard, and then fell diagonally towards the goal. It was caught by General Fan who was trying to catch up.It fell forward and then bounced into the goal!

    Two to zero!  "Uh" Pei Wei exhaled a long breath and then covered his face.

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 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 253 Warm-up is over

    The score was equalized, and after the start of the second half, it was still possible to beat the Netherlands and still have a slight advantage - to be honest, Pei Wei did not expect it.

    Of course, both goals had a bit of luck involved. The first goal was when the Dutch team became a little mentally relaxed after taking a two-goal lead, and the Chinese team happened to seize that opportunity to recover.  One ball.  After a goal was pulled back, the Dutch team, who originally thought they would win the game easily, experienced psychological fluctuations again. In their eagerness to expand the score again, they inevitably exposed flaws in their defense. In the first half, the Chinese team  The Dutch team's performance with little ability to fight back also made the Dutch team look down upon them. When the Chinese team had the ball, they were eager to press forward and expand the score. As a result, Hao Dong seized such an opportunity. If it were not such a coincidence,  Then such a result may not occur.

    But in any case, being able to equalize in this situation is a very shameful thing for the Chinese team, but for the Dutch team, it is a bit embarrassing.

    "These guys Frank, let all the substitutes go to warm up! It seems that we have to put a little pressure on them. It doesn't matter in the warm-up match. If it is still like this in the World Cup, it will be troublesome." Hiddink frowned  Head, said to Rijkaard beside him.

    Rijkaard nodded, stood up and called all the substitute players to warm up. Hiddink held his chin in his hands, with a look of worry in his eyes.

    "Have Asian teams improved to this level? Then our group doesn't seem to be that easy to play. Belgium's defense, Mexico's technologyif we add a Korean team whose level is not lower than them"

    As soon as the substitute players moved off the field, the Dutch players on the field immediately became nervous. Now is the critical moment before the start of the World Cup. It would be a real pity if they were taken down because of their poor performance in the warm-up match.

    The Dutch players on the field were a little more serious, while the Chinese team members, stimulated by scoring two goals in a row, mustered up the courage to perform even better. They went crazy and fought with the Dutch team.  Fighting against each other, you come and I fight to the death, which is fun.

    The hundreds of Chinese fans at the scene were so excited that they were going crazy - we were evenly matched with the Netherlands, but the Netherlands still gave its best!  When did the Chinese team become so fierce?  Could it be that he took a legendary stimulant?

    However, both Pei Wei and Benitez saw something was wrong. Now the Chinese team is carrying it all in one breath. Although the performance is very exciting now, when the excitement is gradually overwhelmed by fatigue, failure may come.  .

    Marshal Qi next to him also noticed this. When he saw that Benitez and Pei Wei were doing nothing, he couldn't help but remind him: "It's not good to continue fighting like thisbeating them like this will reduce their physical strength."  Soon, there are still about ten minutes before the end of the game. Should we make substitutions to maintain our physical strength on the court? "

    "It's not necessary." Benitez shook his head and said in less proficient Chinese: "Now that we have achieved our goal, there is no need to show our full strength for such a warm-up match Even if we lose this game  It doesn¡¯t matter, at least we have achieved the purpose of training and demonstrated our strength, that¡¯s enough.¡±

    "And it's okay if we lose this game." Pei Wei said with a smile: "At least it will make us less taken seriously This is not a regular World Cup game, there is no need to force ourselves to win."

    Qi Dashuai felt that his brain was a little insufficient. He was actually a traditional Chinese coach. He still had his own way of training players, but his on-the-spot command and overall decision-making were far inferior to Benitez's.  coach.

    It doesn¡¯t matter if he is not as good as Benitez. Marshal Qi also admires Benitez. Although Benitez usurped his position as head coach, Marshal Qi actually didn¡¯t want to do it at that time - there was too much pressure.  But even Pei Wei, a half-hearted fan, could see this and it made him doubt himself.

    In fact, it¡¯s not his fault. Although Pei Wei is only a senior fan at most and is definitely not as good as these domestic coaches who have learned a lot in terms of team training and management, it is precisely because he pays great attention to the European League.  Compared with world football news and these domestic coaches who work behind closed doors, his vision is much higher, not to mention that his actual mental age is over 60. In any case, he has eaten so many more years.  Of course you know more.

    As expected by Pei Wei and Benitez, in such a confrontation, the Chinese team was obviously not as experienced as the Dutch team. When they were about to see the dawn of victory, the more experienced Dutch team had similar opportunities.  Seized an opportunity and overtook the score again.

    In a seemingly flawless defense, "Ice Prince" Bergkamp tore apart the Chinese team's defense with his outstanding personal ability.??, he used his gorgeous personal skills to get rid of his high school career and then shot a wonderful shot from the corner of the penalty area without any fireworks. The ball was in the air.

    A beautiful arc went straight into the dead center of the goal. Three to two, the Dutch team scored again!

    After seeing the Dutch team score, Benitez shook his head invisibly, and then sighed softly.

    This is the difference between a strong team and a weak team. The weak team's use of correct tactics and high fighting spirit may be able to make up for the gap in overall strength, but it cannot make up for the gap in players' personal abilities - the difference between superstars and ordinary players is exactly the same.  Here, a moment of their personal flash is enough to determine the outcome of the game. But, are superstars so easy to produce?

    Falling behind again made the Chinese fans feel depressed again. However, they were relieved that although the defeat was determined, the Chinese team did not collapse and still struggled with their opponents until the last moment. The Dutch team's desire to expand the score again was thwarted.  Empty.

    As the referee's whistle sounded, the warm-up match came to an end. The Chinese team lost the game, but did not lose face. Their performance also won the respect of their opponents. Players from both sides exchanged jerseys on the court.  Hiddink also took the initiative to walk over to the Chinese team's coaching bench and extended his hand to Pei Wei: "It was a wonderful game. The performance of the Chinese team surprised me."

    Pei Wei smiled slightly and half-turned to let Benitez out: "This is our head coachSpanish head coach Rafael Benitez - I am just a translator."

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    After the warm-up with the Dutch national team, the Chinese team's performance was highly praised: "They have good professionalism and excellent overall combat capabilities We have reason to be optimistic about the Chinese team's performance in the World Cup  France team, you have to be careful, in the first game, you have to accept the challenge from this East Asian team"

    In the next two warm-up matches, the Chinese team attracted many scouts to the scene to watch the game. Some of them came to spy on intelligence, while the other part were scouts from some European clubs to observe whether there were any problems in the Chinese team.  There are players worthy of attention and that can be introduced - after all, although European clubs have basically not yet thought of developing the Far East market, there are also many teams that are interested in the huge market of China.

    In these two warm-up matches, the Chinese team showed two other tactics.

    Facing a tall Norwegian team with nearly 10 players taller than 1.9 meters, the Chinese team gave full play to its advantages of speed and dexterity. Two forwards with excellent skills and speed beat the opponent's  The defensive line was turned upside down. Although there was no good way to defeat the opponent's high-altitude bombing defensively, they performed very well offensively. Hao Dong scored in two consecutive warm-up games, and assisted the other goal.  Wu Jiying in front of the goal succeeded in a follow-up shot, while forward Torre Flo scored two headers for the Norwegian team, and the two sides tied at 2-2.

    When facing the African team Monaco, the Chinese team went against the norm and changed the defensive and counterattack-oriented style of play in the first two warm-up matches. They actively started to attack, using the two full-backs to continuously attack and replace  When Gao Feng came on, Su Maozhen scored with a header, Nie Fei succeeded with a long shot from outside the penalty area, and General Fan scored a powerful direct free kick in the second half. The opponent only recovered one point through winger Haji, and the Chinese team won the third place in Europe.  The only win in the game.

    We achieved one win, one draw and one loss in three high-quality warm-up matches. This result satisfied the domestic fans and gave them greater hope of qualifying for the group stage - if we can also qualify in the group stage  If you can get such results, you might qualify!

    Regarding this argument, there is no comment within the Chinese team. Everyone, including the players, has a deep understanding that the water in world football is indeed relatively deep. Although they are confident in winning, they will not blindly think that they can win.  Will definitely win.

    Pei Wei, who knew the players' mentality very well, was naturally very happy. The Chinese players he remembered in his previous life were either blindly arrogant or excessively inferior, or they shouted loud slogans when playing against the world's top teams.  The sky is ringing, shouting that he is not afraid of anyone, and then being beaten back by others, and then he starts to blame the turf, the weather, the referee Or if he hits any cat or dog casually, he will be so nervous that he wants to hit Myanmar.  All overseas players are recalled to form the strongest lineup, going from one extreme to the other. This is undoubtedly the most undesirable mentality.

    The Chinese team has a very good mentality now. It can recognize its own shortcomings without losing confidence. Only with this mentality can it perform at its best.

    KnotAfter three warm-up games, the World Cup that the Chinese team has been waiting for for 40 years is coming.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 254 Before the Game

    The Chinese team, which replaced the historical Saudi team and was placed in Group C.

    But the South African team was also an unlucky kid in the World Cup - they won their first World Cup match four years later in the 2002 World Cup. This seems to be good news for the Chinese team.

    On June 10, the opening match was held at the Stade de France. The Brazilian team, which did not call up the last World Cup Golden Ball winner Romario, seemed to be a little slow in the first game. They relied on midfielder Sampaio and Scottish defender Bo.  Eade's own goal led to a difficult victory over the opponent with a score of 2 to 1 and won the opening game.

    The next few games were consistent with Pei Wei's memory. Norway tied Morocco 2-2, Italy tied Chile 2-2, which was a slight upset, and Cameroon tied Austria 1-1.  In the four games of the two groups, only Brazil won.

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei has never thought about making a small fortune by buying European football lottery tickets about the World Cup, but when he thought about it carefully, it seemed unrealistic.

    First, he is now a member of the Chinese team. As a member of the World Cup, it is not allowed for him to buy lottery tickets related to the World Cup results, especially when the Chinese team also participates in this World Cup.  , if others find out, there will definitely be rumors that are detrimental to you.

    Second, although for ordinary people, buying such a lottery ticket can definitely make a person make a fortune as long as he wins, but if there really is a person who guesses all the top 16, top eight, top four, championship and runner-up correctly, even  For someone who can even guess the score accurately, it is definitely something that will arouse everyone's suspicion - it is too conspicuous, and tens of millions of Pei Wei are not paying attention now. If you want to rely on future generations.  Memories to make billions - then it would be strange if those bookmakers don't fight you directly!  People¡¯s money is also hard-earned money.

    Even if Pei Wei is not afraid of anything and buys thousands of the same lottery tickets and places his bets on the teams he knows, then Pei Wei is sure that the results will definitely be different from those in history - although the World Cup is a global  It is a high-profile event, but it is not without its tricks. At least those gambling companies with good eyes can still influence the results of several games. If there really are these lottery tickets that will cause all gambling companies to collectively lose money, then the other party will definitely do something.  Action, and earning tens of millions is not necessary for Pei Wei now.

    For Pei Wei now, it is too easy to make money - the Asian financial crisis, Google's financing, the trough of oil prices Pei Wei only needs to invest in these major events in advance, even if he does nothing,  Thirty-five percent of Cerent's shares alone can bring Pei Wei billions of dollars in revenue next year. There is no need to risk being chased by gambling companies across Europe to do this speculation.

    So Pei Wei just gave Su Mei some suggestions. If she wanted to buy some lottery tickets, she could make some money. Pei Wei suggested that Su Mei beat the top four teams, France, Brazil, the Netherlands and Croatia.  Pei Wei from the four teams has already recommended it to Su Mei. Su Mei may become a rich little woman by then.

    On June 12, the Group C match kicked off, with all France making their first appearance. At the same time, almost all French fans were speculating how many goals the French team would win. As France¡¯s opponents, the Chinese team was naturally ignored.  .

    Fans can ignore it, but as the head coach of the French team, Jacquet cannot ignore this team.

    After the warm-up between the Chinese team and the Dutch team ended, the video tape of this game was sent to Jacquet. After watching the video of this game, Jacquet expressed his disapproval of this team's first appearance in the World Cup.  There is some interest from teams.

    In terms of player ability, Jacquet thinks that the Chinese team's players are nothing special. The forward who plays for Bayern is very threatening, but he does not think that he can have much impact on the center guarded by Blanc and Desailly.  Although the overall speed of this team is very fast, Jacquet has not yet taken this threat to heart.

    What interests him is that the Chinese team seems to be very tactically literate, and their head coach¡¯s command is also good.

    , being able to lose only one goal to the Netherlands is certainly due to luck and the fact that the Netherlands underestimated the enemy, but this kind of offensive efficiency is still quite good.

    After watching the videos of the Chinese team's three warm-up matches in Europe, Jacquet probably had a little understanding of the Chinese team's tactics. He fought back against the French team, trying to hold on to one point, and then used offense to win South Africa, and finally defeated Denmark.  Fighting to the death will probably be the main tactical strategy of the Chinese team.

    If the Chinese team really plans to defend against the French team, then the French team will really be in trouble. In the current French team, the midfielder should be the strongest part: Deschamps, Petit,  The midfield composed of Djorkaeff and Zidane is absolutely world-classEven Vieira and Pires, who performed extremely well at Arsenal last year, can only sit on the bench. There is no problem with the defense. Desailly, Blanc, Thuram and Liza  Razu is the best defender on the European continent. Apart from Italy, there is probably no team that can compare with France that has so many super defenders. The only problem is the forward. Gilvas is not good enough to score goals, and Dugarry has the skills.  A little rough, and the two young players Henry and Trezeguet are still too young. The lack of forwards with super personal abilities is probably the weakest link of this French team.

    Jacquet knew that he had been criticized for not recruiting Cantona and Ginola, the two most famous attackers in France, and the hot-tempered Manchester United king Cantona angrily announced his retirement some time ago.  He has put himself under great pressure. For himself, if he cannot win the first World Cup championship in history for France, then he will definitely become a sinner of French football and be criticized forever.

    But since he has chosen this path, Jacquet can only go on firmly, win any opponent in front of him, and reach the top all the way - either to the top and be admired by French fans forever, or to fall into hell forever.  Being reviled by French fans - there is no third way to go.

    This game is certainly important for the Chinese team, but it is even more important for Jacquet and his French team.

    "The French team is very strong, but their forward is a flaw." Before the game started, Benitez explained the tactics in the locker room, and Pei Wei next to him was translating for him. The two had been working together for so long, and they had already  It¡¯s perfect: ¡°They have the best attacking midfielder in Europe in Zidane, but without the super forward Cantona, I don¡¯t believe that the French team¡¯s current forwards can seize all opportunities. And they have  They have failed to enter the World Cup for two consecutive years. All the players are unfamiliar with the World Cup Of course, we are even stranger, but they are the host country and their only goal is to win the championship. So, this is more pressure on us.  An opportunity to take advantage of.¡±

    "Li Gang, you are keeping an eye on Zidane today. There is no need for you to intercept his ball. Use your abundant physical energy to stay close to him. Zidane's body is very strong, so don't expect to be able to use your body to deal with him.  , your only advantage is physical fitness, keep him busy! Let him only organize the offense through passing, rather than using personal breakthroughs to create threats This is very important, can we do our best defensively?  In addition to counting on their forwards to waste opportunities, it depends on whether you can keep Zidane away from the goal." Benitez drew horizontal and vertical lines on the tactical board and kept saying: "Others,  Be responsible for your own area, with the first goal of cutting off the passing lanes between Zidane and other French players. And after the opening, we should not retreat too deep, attack resolutely several times, and use our frontcourt.  Use the speed to break through the defense of their two central defenders. Even if they can't score, we must at least prevent their offense from pressing forward unscrupulously. After attacking for a while, we will strengthen the defense and strengthen the defense from the midfield to let them  The midfielder cannot easily pass our defense. When counterattacking, we should immediately look for Nie Fei. Nie Fei, don¡¯t stick to the ball in the midfield. Their two midfielders are both top-notch defensive midfielders in Europe.  Don¡¯t get too entangled, hit the ball quickly or simply break through by yourself. In short, don¡¯t give them time to defend - build up defenses at all levels, defend firmly, and counterattack quickly - this is our strategy in this game!¡±

    "Also." Pei Wei added: "We don't have any burden during the game, just use our abilities. They should be nervous. Even if the French team scores first, they must follow the predetermined tactics."  To play, they need not only a victory, but a big victory to boost the confidence of the team and fans. After all, they have not entered the World Cup for 12 years. Do you understand? "

    "Got it!" the players roared in unison, full of fighting spirit!  "Okay, let's go now!"

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 255 Surprise after the opening

    Colored flags and national flags were flying almost everywhere in the stands of the Stade de France, which has a capacity of 80,000 people. This is the benefit of being a host. In any game they participate in, there is almost no competition for other fans. Although Chinese students in France are not the same as overseas Chinese,  Quite a few, but they still only had more than 2,000 people able to enter the stadium and only occupied a small area of ??the stands.

    Su Yue was sitting in the middle of this group of Chinese fans. Sitting next to him was his daughter - without bodyguards - tickets for a game like this were more expensive than gold. Even if Su Yue was rich and powerful, it would be difficult to get more.  Tickets, plus he didn't prepare in advance, these two tickets were the two tickets that Pei Wei got from the national team and allocated to the Chinese national team by FIFA - the location is quite good, very close to the stadium.

    "It's not good to play on other people's territory Girl, do you think we have any hope in this game? The French team is very strong." After Su Yue looked around, he turned to  Said her daughter, who was not restless even though she was sitting next to her.

    "I think it's difficult" Su Mei turned her head: "Although the French team has not entered the World Cup for two consecutive years, they are still a veteran and strong team in Europe. Now they have many first-class European players in their main lineup.  Most of them are the main players in Serie A clubs. I think a draw in this game should be an acceptable result. But" Su Mei waved her fist: "Pei Wei has a saying that is good for the game.  The key is not winning or losing, but whether you can show your full ability For those teams that have the ability to win the championship, of course victory is everything, but for the current Chinese team, perform well and let everyone  Knowing that China also has good football players will achieve its goal."

    "He also said something." Su Mei looked at the court and continued to wave her fist: "You can beat me, but you can't defeat me!"

    "That's a good thing to say!" Su Yue applauded: "Good boy, this makes you feel good!"

    "Look, they're coming out!" Su Mei suddenly pointed down and shouted.

    In the player tunnel, players from both sides filed out, with the Chinese team captain General Fan at the head and Dong at the end.

    When he stepped onto the lawn of the Stade de France and stood up, Nie Fei suddenly bent down and touched the lawn under him.

    This is the venue for the World Cup Four years ago, I was still a young player playing in the second team of Yunjia and not knowing where I would be in the future. But four years later, I have already put on the jersey representing a country.  , challenging the strong in the highest palace of world football

    "This guy really looks like a country boy!" Pei Wei smiled and said to Benitez and Marshal Qi: "He actually touched the lawn Our Yunjia lawn may not be worse than this lawn!"

    "Maybe it's because of the different environment" Benitez responded to Pei Wei's remarks that had nothing to do with football for the first time: "It seems that Nie Fei is also very excited."

    "I really want to see how this kid can perform on the court when he is excited. I have never seen him get excited on the court." Pei Wei smiled slightly: "Is he performing better or is he below his level?  What? I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡±

    At this time, the majestic "March of the Volunteers" was played over the stadium, and the process of playing the national anthem began. The first thing to be played was of course the national anthem of the visiting team, the Chinese team.

    The Stade de France was silent. The majestic melody of "March of the Volunteers" reverberated in the air. More than two thousand Chinese fans echoed in unison. The players also put their hands on their chests and sang along with the rhythm.

    After the "March of the Volunteers" ended, "Marseille" immediately followed.

    The lineups of both sides are as follows. For the first game in the World Cup, both sides attach great importance to it and have all lined up their strongest lineups. The French team¡¯s formation is 442, with goalkeeper Bald Barthez and four defenders from right to left.  They are Thuram, Blanco, Desailly and Lizarazu, the double defensive midfielders Deschamps and Petit, the double attacking midfielders Zidane and Djorkaeff, and the forward team consists of Gilwash and teenager  Henry partners.

    The Chinese team's formation is the same 442, but it is different from France in the midfield. The goalkeeper is Ou Chuliang, the four defenders are Xie Feng, General Fan, Zhang Enhua and Wu Jiying. The midfielders Sun Chenghai, Gao Xian and Li Gang are  Lined up, in front of them was Nie Fei, and the double forwards Hao Dong and Gao Feng. This lineup was exactly the same as the one in the warm-up match with the Netherlands.

    Seeing the formation of the Chinese team, Jacquet nodded slightly: "It seems that we still plan to use the tactics we used against the Netherlands but this tactic is not easy to deal with."

    To deal with defensive counterattacks, one has to find ways to draw the opponent out, but looking at the tenacious defense of the Chinese team against the Netherlands, Jacques also knew that this was unlikely. After all, the Chinese team was an absolute underdog and faced the East.Taoist Master, you will be satisfied with just one point, and you will definitely not be able to overwhelm him easily.

    Since you can¡¯t attract it

    The other way is to tear open the opponent's defense line through a strong attack, which is what Jacques is worried about.  With Zidane and Djorkaeff in the midfield, there is absolutely no problem in organizing the offense. There are not many midfield organizers in the world who are better than them, but without the forward Cantona,  Jacquet is not sure how strong the French team's current striker is at scoring goals.

    The whole of France is accusing Jacquet of not recruiting Canton into the team, but who can know Jacquet's difficulties.  He has long set a tone for this French team, that is, the whole team can only be centered on Zidane, and the important task of organizing the offense while maintaining a solid defense is given to Zidane alone.  Even Djorkaeff, who is older than Zidane, can only assist from the side.  A championship team can only have one absolute core, and Cantona, who is unruly and can only accept being the boss, will naturally be excluded by Jacquet. Sometimes Jacquet also thinks, if Cantona can unite  If you are around Zidane and receive Zidane's pass to complete the final blow, then how powerful the French team should be!

    It¡¯s a pity that if Cantona can accept to serve as a helper for Zidane, who is less qualified than himself, then Cantona will no longer be Cantona

    Those who are unsatisfactory in life are 10 out of 10.  If Jacquet knew what China said, he would definitely agree with it.

    "Nie Fei broke through from the wing and passed across the middle of the penalty areaHao Dong forced the shot! Oh! What a pity, the shot was a little too high!"

    "Xie Feng broke through from the wing very quickly! Crossed! Barthez made a moveBlanco made a clearance early! There was a Chinese player outside the penalty areaLi Gang shotthis ballwas a bit outrageous."

    "Gangzi! Don't go up, drag it behind, be careful of the opponent's counterattack!" Pei Wei stood up and yelled at the court, Li Gang ran back obediently, Pei Wei was angry and funny, probably a  At the beginning, the Chinese team unexpectedly attacked and caught the French team off guard. It actually created a situation where they were overwhelming the French team. Li Gang was probably itchy, so he went up and kicked the French team, and as expected, he hit  Anti-aircraft guns.

    In the first five minutes of the game, the Chinese team shot two shots. Although they failed to hit the goal frame, the French fans were annoyed that a team like the Chinese team, which was appearing in the World Cup for the first time, shot first.  He missed two shots, is there any justice?  What the hell is this Jacquet doing!

    "Although these two attacks did not cause any substantial damage to the French team, the performance of the Chinese team undoubtedly gave us a big surprise!" Wong Tai Sin in the live studio said excitedly: "The Chinese team  The boys faced world-class opponents without any fear, nor did they rely on defense to resist the opponent's attack Instead, they used brave offense to create two shooting opportunities. I think we should have full confidence.  Give them greater hope"

    Before Wong Tai Sin finished speaking, the French team gave the Chinese team a good look - Zidane beautifully got rid of Li Gang's entanglement in the midfield, and then sent a beautiful through ball, Gilvas quickly  Plug it in, single blade!

    The Chinese fans screamed, while the French fans cheered loudly - but the fans on both sides immediately changed their expressions - Gilvas took a little too much in the last step, and Ou Chuliang, who struck in time, fell to the ball.  He threw himself into his arms and the Chinese team escaped.

    Gervase looked very regretful for missing the chance of a single shot. Pei Wei secretly smiled in his heart: You have just started In the next game, you will miss countless single shots and become the only one among the French national team who won the championship.  A person that people laugh at

    Putting on the No. 9 jersey of the French national team's main forward, Gilvas was probably the worst thing Jacquet did as head coach of the French national team. Almost all French players performed well in this World Cup.  Excellent - apart from him, if nothing else, just missing the two opening shots in the subsequent finals would be enough reason for people to despise him, if not for Zidane's two headers.  The French team won the final championship, so Gilvas was France's biggest sinner.

    As the main forward of a championship team, he has not scored a single goal - he seems to be the only one in the history of the World Cup.

    The Chinese team's offense did not stop because of the dangerous situation just now. Then they created the best opportunity since the beginning. Gao Feng pulled to the wing to break through, and then handed it to Wu Jiying who stepped in. Wu Jiying forced the ball.  He broke through into the penalty area, and then suddenly took a shot from a very small angle, but Barthez fell to the ground and saved it from the baseline.

    Jacquet couldn't sit still - it was really embarrassing to be like this. He stood up and walked towards the court.He made a palm-down gesture.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 256 Excited Nie Fei

    The i-film was great, but Benitez didn't seem to show any happy expression. Instead, he said softly in a voice that only Pei Wei could hear.

    Pei Wei nodded. Although the Chinese team had been on the offensive since the beginning, it failed to create any substantial threat. The most threatening thing was Wu Jiying's small-angle shot just now, but Bartez  The angle is sealed very well and it looks thrilling, but in fact the possibility of scoring is not very high.

    "It doesn't matter, even if we don't score, we expected it This can only be regarded as a strategic attack, using offense to reduce the pressure brought by the French team" Pei Wei comforted Benitez and also comforted him.  He was thinking about himself, but he couldn't help but think in his heart: How great it would be if he could really score a goal

    Pei Wei knew that he was indeed nervous. Although he was not playing on the court, he was still nervous. Fortunately, he was not a player and did not need to bear this pressure.

    But others seemed more nervous than him Pei Wei squinted his eyes at Marshal Qi on the other side. The man was clenching his fists and looking at the field without blinking. He suddenly sighed and then covered his head.  .

    Pei Wei looked towards the field and saw General Fan shaking his head and running back - he had just blocked the corner kick, but it was a pity that it was awkward under Desailly's close defense and was easily confiscated by Barthez.  .

    Barthez started the attack by throwing the ball. After receiving the ball, Lizarazu quickly took a few steps forward and passed the ball to Petit in front. Petit then passed it to Zidane with several concise passes.  The offense has been advanced to the Chinese team's half.

    The Chinese team is fighting but retreating. Li Gang is pestering Zidane. Although he knows that the gap between him and Zidane is huge, he can still interfere with the opponent.

    Zidane's dribbling speed did not seem to be very fast, but under Li Gang's defense, he still quickly brought the ball within 30 meters of the Chinese team's half, held Li Gang with his hands, and then suddenly accelerated  He rushed forward and threw Li Gang a little distance away, and immediately raised his leg to shoot!

    Ou Chuliang swooped sideways and pressed the ball tightly under his body, giving Henry no chance to make a follow-up shot.

    Zidane raised his head suddenly, with some regret on his face. Pei Wei's heart moved when he saw it.

    But he didn't say anything, but turned around and joked with Marshal Qi next to him: "Old Qi, don't be too nervous During the Cultural Revolution, when you rode a flatbed truck to collect the body of that senior, it was definitely more dangerous than it is now, right?  I wasn¡¯t nervous at all then, why am I so nervous now?¡±

    "Can it be compared?" Qi Dashuai smiled bitterly: "At that time, it was just a sign hanging on the street I would rather be hung up than watch our offense but can't score a goal."

    "Being a coach is the highest-risk profession, and it is also the profession with the highest risk of heart disease Therefore, it is impossible without the psychological quality of being unfazed Old Qi, we need to strengthen this aspect." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "You seem to be more nervous than me" Marshal Qi pointed to his hand that was shaking slightly.

    Pei Wei smiled awkwardly: "I'm not a coach I'm just a little translator."

    Pei Wei was indeed nervous, but he didn't show his nervousness on his face like Dashuai Qi. His rapid heartbeat, trembling hands, and even the fact that he kept pulling Dashuai Qi to talk to distract him were all manifestations of his nervousness.  The more he talks, the more it proves that he is nervous.

    The flying players on the field were also trembling slightly - but not because of nervousness, but because of excitement - no player would not feel excited when they first set foot on the World Cup stage. This was Fei's first time on the court.  He felt excited, just like when he fell in love for the first time.

    Pei Wei is right, Fei is a player born for big scenes. In ordinary games, he can display his strength smoothly, but when he gets excited, he may perform harder than usual.  It's worse, but it's more likely that it will be like the phoenix, violently bursting out its maximum light and heat!

    Although Fei's performance has been unremarkable since the beginning, almost all the Chinese team's attacks are initiated from his feet. Fans may not be able to tell, but the experienced professional players of the French team can see it at a glance.  , the source of the Chinese team's attack was this shy-looking young man with a hint of immaturity!

    After Pettit targeted Fei, it was difficult for Nie Fei to even get the ball. After all, the opponent was one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, far superior to him in terms of strength and experience.

    The French team¡¯s attack was broken up by the Chinese team again. High School received Li Gang¡¯s pass first and quickly looked ahead.

    After this period of timeThe French team is accustomed to the Chinese team's offensive method. The two fast forwards are involved in the back and forth. As long as they run out of the gap, the pass from Nie Fei or Gao Xian will arrive immediately - the experienced French team defender  They adopted a regional horizontal defense and were not beaten by Hao Dong and

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away and confused, blocking your possible routes, no matter how hard you try, it will be in vain.

    Gao Gao hesitated for a moment, but his feet did not stop. Before the game started, Benitez and Pei Wei repeatedly emphasized the necessity of getting the ball out quickly during counterattacks - even if you can't find the route for the ball, you have to do it first.  Leave it to Nie Fei for a while and let him organize it!  Even if you can't successfully counterattack, you still have to control the rhythm in your own hands!  And Nie Fei is the one with the best ball control ability among the players on the Chinese team.

    So when the senior high school student first saw Nie Fei taking a big step back and throwing Pettit away from him, he immediately passed the ball.

    In the diagonal, French captain Deschamps rushed out and stretched out his feet to intercept the pass from the senior high school player - he had already seen the route of the high school first pass. Pei Wei was shocked and broke into a cold sweat. Now it was  The moment when the Chinese team switches from defense to offense is when the defense is at its weakest. If the ball is intercepted at this time and a counterattack is launched, the French team is likely to score first.

    Fortunately, the passing speed of the ball was not slow. Deschamps' foot was a step late and the ball flew past his feet.

    Nie Fei faced the ball, with Pettit chasing closely behind him. It seemed that as soon as Nie Fei stopped the ball, he would be immediately stalked by Pettit.

    The ball flew in front of Fei's feet, and Pettit also chased after him, pressing tightly against Nie Fei's back.

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡± countless fans exclaimed in the stands.

    "Beautiful turn and the ball passed! It's hard to imagine that he is just a young man under the age of 21 who has not played in Europe!" the commentator of French TV exclaimed.

    The moment the ball rolled in front of his feet, Nie Fei stretched out the toes of his right foot and slightly pointed inward. The ball immediately bounced upward and flew past his right side. At the same time, Nie Fei quickly turned around and passed from Petty  The other side of Te quickly went around, giving Petit no time to get entangled!

    Although Fei rarely makes this kind of action, it is not unheard of - at least when Yunjia Tianyu was in the league, he used such a quick turn to get rid of the opponent's mark more than once - but now  The stage is different, and the opponents are also different. Being able to make such an action at the World Cup venue is enough for Nie Fei to make the vast majority of scouts pay attention to him!

    "Haha, I finally saw what Nie Fei would do after being excited and nervous!" Pei Wei laughed. He could see that Nie Fei completed the extraordinary move faster, more covertly, and more naturally than usual.  !  Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to get rid of Pettit's defense so easily!

    After passing around Petit, Nie Fei quickly caught up with the ball, but his situation was not any better. Hao Dong and Gao Feng were closely followed by the central defenders of Blanco and Desailly.  In front of him, Thuram had already come up to him, and behind him, Petit was still chasing after him.

    There were exclamations again in the stands. The French fans were not new to the world, but they really didn¡¯t expect that there were players with such outstanding skills in Asia. Nie Fei suddenly dribbled the ball forward with seven or eight realistic shots in a row.  When riding a bicycle, your whole body feels like dancing an elegant samba.

    It is a pity that he faced Thuram - even Ronaldo's bicycle ride in the subsequent finals could not get rid of him smoothly. After the World Cup, Thuram even got a nickname: "The only one in the world today"  A defender who can intercept Ronaldo's ball in a one-on-one contest." Although Ronaldo's performance in the final was obviously abnormal, it was definitely not comparable to Nie Fei.

    Before Fei¡¯s dazzling fake move, Thuram¡¯s eyes were not distracted at all, and he was still staring closely at the ball at Nie Fei¡¯s feet.

    Seeing that Thuram in front of him had no flaws, Nie Fei sighed in his heart. He ran out of time. The fake move just now had slowed him down a bit. Petit had already caught up from behind.  If he sticks to the ball again and is double-teamed by two opponents, no matter how confident Nie Fei is in himself, he will know how much trouble he will be in.

    ??Leaning forward for a moment, he then recovered it fiercely, flicked his ankle, and hoisted the ball directly into the French team's penalty area.

    Dong received the ball under the interference of Desailly, quickly dunked forward, and then raised his foot to hit!

    Bathezi pounced on the ball - let go - but his second reaction was very quick. Before Gao Feng rushed up to make a supplementary shot, he pounced forward again and pressed the ball firmly under his body with both hands. The Chinese team  The attack failed again.

    &nbsp;Although this attack still failed to score a goal, everyone, including the fans, looked at Nie Fei with something else in their eyes. In the series of dribblings just now, Nie Fei's performance was really impressive.  Amazing people.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 257 It¡¯s not easy to be the host

    The information came up - I have to say that there are no secrets in modern football. Even for a team like the Chinese team that has just entered the World Cup, these well-informed scouts also have very detailed information. Soon, they dug out  Information about Nie Fei: "Nie Fei, born on May 8, 1978, is the main midfielder of last year's Chinese League Champion Yunjia Tianyu. He is fast and has organizational skills as his strengths."

    ?Obviously, these simple information cannot fully reflect Nie Fei's performance on the court. While the scouts were happy to have discovered a new star, they also regretted it. Why didn't they know about this player earlier?  Everyone knows that any player who performs in the World Cup will be immediately gilded, let alone Nie Fei, who performs so eye-catchingly against famous European midfielders like Deschamps and Petit.

    However, Nie Fei, who was on the court now, did not think that his future destiny might change because of this game. His eyes were shining with excitement - that is the light that a child has when he discovers a newer and more interesting game -  He thinks this game is fun!

    The French team launched the attack silently. The excellent performance of the Chinese team made these outstanding European players feel the crisis and also felt angry - although these players, like the players of the Chinese team, were all for the first time.  Participating in the World Cup, but as a traditional European team, the dignity in their bones does not allow themselves to be reduced to a supporting role in this game - don't forget, this is at the Stade de France!

    Lizarazu dribbled the ball across the center line and then passed it across to Deschamps in the middle. Deschamps saw Li Gang following Zidane closely, turned his foot, and handed the ball to Djokovic on the other side.  Kraft.

    Djorkaeff caught the ball and Sun Chenghai came up to him. Djorkaeff swayed left and right a few times, and then suddenly moved the ball to the right, about to break through from Sun Chenghai's right. Sun Chenghai immediately turned around and stretched out his legs to block Djorkaeff.  As Kraft advanced, Djorkaeff pulled the ball back and then handed it to Thuram who inserted on the right.

    Thuram dribbled the ball forward and staggered Wu Jiying who came up to defend.  "Desperate Saburo" was a little helpless when trying to fight under the opponent's absolute physical strength. Thuram, who got rid of Wu Jiying's defense, did not go to the bottom line, but directly handed it over to Henry who pulled out of the penalty area.

    Henry deftly moved the ball to the side, avoiding the high school senior's foot, then rubbed his right foot and passed a half-high ball straight into the penalty area.

    Gilwash and General Fan jumped up to compete for the top at the same time. This time, General Fan relied on his excellent explosive power to push the ball out of the baseline first. At the same time, he also used his broad shoulders to covertly bump into Gilwash when he landed.

    The referee awarded a corner kick, and then he immediately waved to the court - Gilwash had been lying on the ground since the collision, with a look of pain on his face.

    Several members of the French team went up to argue with General Fan. General Fan was not an easy man, so he opened up Pettit, who was about to cause trouble. Then other members of the Chinese team immediately came up to protect General Fan, and the referee also ran away.  Come over.

    After some entanglement, Gilvas was carried out of the stadium. Jacquet went over and took a look. The team doctor shrugged his shoulders. The meaning was obvious: "You have to make a substitution."

    Jacques sighed inwardly. It seemed that he had missed several opportunities, which caused Gilwash's mental fluctuations. He didn't pay attention to protecting himself during the fight for the top, so he was offended by the opponent's captain.  Qi - In such a mental state, even if the body can persist, the psychology cannot.

    Jacquet looked at the forwards on the bench. Although Trezeguet was optimistic about his future, he was only twenty years old after all. There was already a twenty-year-old Henry on the field. How could he be in the World Cup?  Send two twenty-year-old strikers to partner?  Wouldn't that make people laugh at the fact that France has no forward?

    Finally, Jacquet's eyes fell on Dugarry - this forward is 23 years old, tall and has enough impact, which can complement the dexterous Henry technically - but more than a year ago  He has wasted an entire season in AC Milan and has not played a few games this season. Can his condition really be guaranteed?

    In desperation, Jacquet decided to replace Dugarry - at least he is better than other forwards in terms of experience, and now that the Chinese team has gradually begun to switch to defense, his impact can play a big role  effect.

    Blanco, who assisted, headed the corner kick high, and Dugarry was replaced.

    Seeing Dugarry on the field, Pei Wei felt regretful - he still hoped that Gilvas was on the field. After all, such a striker is great as an opponent. In fact, Jacquet still has some problems in selecting forwards.  Even if Cantona is not picked out for fear of affecting the atmosphere in the team, there are still many famous forwards in France, such as Los Angeles.

    &nbsp;For example, Papin is a very good striker. Pei Wei has never understood why he trusts Gilvas who can't score goals. It seems that even Jacquet made a mistake in the World Cup.

    During this period, the Chinese team has indeed begun to gradually switch to defense - the offensive effect in the initial stage was better than Pei Wei and Benitez imagined. Although it was a pity that they failed to score, Benitez estimated in advance  At most, they can attack for more than ten minutes before switching to defense, but now half an hour has almost passed. If the tie can be maintained until the end of the first half then it is not impossible for the Chinese team to score a point or even win.  things.

    Benitez can tell by looking at the expressions of the French players - they have begun to get anxious. If the Chinese team can persist until the end of the first half to maintain a tie, then the mentality of the French players is likely to be unbalanced in the second half -  ¨DThe pressure of not participating in the World Cup for two years, the expectations of the fans, and the greater pressure brought by the host status are enough to break even the strongest players.

    It is not easy to be a host country, especially a host country that has the ability to win the World Cup.

    Although in previous World Cups, it is not uncommon for the host country to win the World Cup, such as Uruguay in the first World Cup, Italy in the second World Cup, England in 1966, and Argentina in 1978, but among these five successful examples, at least  Three are not so glorious. The Italian championship in the second World Cup was more due to the intimidation of Mussolini. In 1978, Argentina was under the rule of the military government. In the second stage, it could only win by at least five points against Peru.  It took one goal to squeeze the powerful Brazil out of the final. Argentina supported Peru with 50,000 tons of rice before the game, and then they beat Brazil 6-0 in the game. Anyone with a discerning eye can see any problems, and 66  Although England won in 2008, the "fan of the century" goal in the final probably also had a bit of referee bias towards the host country.

    There are also examples of host countries that cannot withstand the pressure and collapse. In 1950, Brazil lost to Uruguay when they won the championship. In 1990, Italy was eliminated on penalty kicks in Argentina, which had the advantage. These are all living examples.

    In Pei Wei's memory, the French team's road to winning the World Cup was not smooth. In three of the seven games, players received red cards. Zidane in the group stage, Blanco in the semi-finals, and Blanco in the final.  Desailly, after entering the knockout rounds, except for the finals, they were almost pushed into desperation in almost every game - in the quarter-finals, they were defended by the Paraguay team led by Chilavert until the second half of overtime.  , Everyone knows that if it enters a penalty shootout, Chilavert, who has a magical goalkeeper, will have the advantage. In the quarter-finals, Baggio's shot in the second half was just a little bit short, and Lizarazu was still in the penalty kick.  The first penalty kick was missed in the semi-finals. Suker's goal at the beginning of the second half in the semi-finals almost caused France to collapse

    But the French were really lucky. When Paraguay saw the dawn of a penalty shootout, Blanco's lightning strike gave the French team the victory. Albertini also missed the penalty immediately after Lizarazu.  , and one minute after Suker scored, full-back Thuram, who basically never shoots, scored - you know Jacquet later said: "When I saw Suker score, I almost collapsed  Fortunately, Lilian scored a goal after one minute, otherwise we would definitely be in danger. "The fact that three major players were sent off and repeatedly forced into desperate situations proved that the pressure on French players in the World Cup is indeed great.

    The Chinese team started to defend. The three midfielders set up defenses in the midfield to ensure the thickness of the back line to the maximum extent. Although the defense seemed a bit weak on the wings, the Chinese team's defense in the middle was still relatively good.  Although Henry is tall, he is not good at heading the ball, and Dugarry has just come on the field and seems to have not warmed up yet

    In terms of offense, the Chinese team's tactics are still the same. The midfielders and backfielders grab the ball and hand it directly to Nie Fei, allowing him to play freely. Hao Dong and Gao Feng assist from the side, and the full-backs step forward to assist.  In this case, the French team's central defender is not very fast, which is a headache for these three agile players.

    "I find that I have seen the dawn of victory." Pei Wei couldn't hold back his excitement: "The French have begun to make a fuss The stalemate at the beginning, the wasted opportunities in the middle, and the inability to score now are all just  It will make these players more and more anxious. You must know that their experience in the World Cup is zero, and we can afford to lose, but they cannot afford to lose! This is an opportunity we can take advantage of!"

    "There is hope." Benitez nodded slowly: "If we can maintain a tie in the first half, if we can have more luck, it is not impossible to tie or even win this game."

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 258 Corner Kick

    Chapter 258 Corner kick

    The core of the French team's offense is Zidane. All attacks are launched directly from his feet. Thirty minutes into the first half. Facing the recognized weak Chinese team, the French team has not yet been able to score.  Scoring goals, from this aspect, Zidane did not do very well.

    But what can he do?  Two wonderful passes that created a winning chance were wasted by Gilvas, and a threatening long-range shot of his was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper. He was always followed by a defensive midfielder with as much physical strength as an ox - he could do it.  Up to this point, it's already pretty good.

    But who asked Jacquet to formulate tactics with him as the core?  Who wants all the French fans to put all their hopes on him?  He can only fight alone and lead the team to victory. This is the only thing he can do.

    Zidane decided to do it himself - since passes are often wasted by forwards, then he should complete the goal alone!

    Li Gang has been broken through by Zidane twice in a row - the first time when he was trying to grab the ball, Zidane used a beautiful spin to shake him away, and then he took a powerful long-range shot and was blocked by General Fan with his body.  , the other time was just now, Zidane's false moves dazzled him, he was a step too slow when he tackled the ball, Zidane dribbled the ball straight into the penalty area, if the high school hadn't made up for it in time, he would have been  If two players immediately formed a wall around Zidane, Zidane had already used his personal ability to rewrite the score.

    In front of the explosive Zidane, Li Gang undoubtedly looked much more immature. Don't forget, he is only in his early twenties now. Compared with Zidane, who is 26 years old and is at his peak, no matter in terms of experience,  , technology, body, and consciousness are all several levels behind.

    "Here we go again!" Li Gang's heart sank when he saw Zidane rushing toward him with the ball again after receiving Deschamps' pass.  He stepped forward without any confidence.

    Exactly the same as the previous two times, Li Gang was thrown away by Zidane almost instantly. Although he was stubborn, he immediately turned around and rushed towards Zidane, but it was an indisputable fact that he was thrown away by Zidane for the third time in a row.

    Sun Chenghai and Gao Gao first pinched Zidane from the left and right sides. This is what Benitez specifically asked before the game. Zidane must be stopped at all costs!  No matter how many people it takes!

    "Well done!" Pei Wei clapped his hands off the court - Jacquet's tactics are based on Zidane, and everyone else, no matter how famous they are, must absolutely obey Zidane on the court - this is exactly what Jacquet is doing  The reason why Cantona was abandoned.  The Chinese team's tactics have been very successful so far. Even if Zidane gets rid of Li Gang who sticks to his side like candy, he will immediately be trapped by the other two defensive midfielders.

    Just when Pei Wei was relieved, Zidane passed the ball!  With a diagonal pass like a scalpel, Zidane found almost the only gap under the three-man double-team and passed the ball to Djorkaeff next to him!

    "Oops, why did I forget him!" Pei Wei stood up fiercely. The French team's midfielder did not only have Zidane.  Djokaf is also a super offensive midfielder who is not inferior to Zidane in terms of skill and reputation!

    Henry and Dugarry moved at the same time in the penalty area, attracting the defense of the Chinese team's two central defenders, and the three midfielders are still surrounding Zidane. Djorkaeff successfully brought the ball to the front of the penalty area,  Wu Jiying came up to replace the position and raised his foot to volley hard!

    "A beautiful save! Ou Chuliang showed the strength of China's number one goalkeeper. He saved Djorkaeff's wonderful volley from outside the penalty area to the bottom line! Well done to the Chinese team!" Wong Tai Sin roared loudly.  , just now Ou Chuliang made a beautiful flying side dive and saved the ball from the right baseline!

    After rolling on the ground, Ou Chuliang jumped up and gave General Fan and Zhang Enhua a high-five with both hands - what about the French team?  What about the hosts?  If you want to score a goal, you have to convince us!

    The cheers from the Chinese fans in the stands became louder and louder.  They've never had more confidence than now - maybe we can get a point!

    This idea may make people laugh, but you must know that before the game, everyone including Chinese fans and the Chinese team are thinking about how to lose with dignity!

    Zidane stood at the corner kick, and he was going to take the corner kick.

    Corner kicks are also very stressful for the Chinese team. Except for the two central defenders, the headers of others are not particularly good, and although the French team is a technical team.  But as Europeans, they are all equally tall. Blanco is 1.95 meters tall, Desailly is 1.83 meters tall, Henry is 1.85 meters tall, Thuram is 1.85 meters tall, Dugarry is 1.91 meters tall

    Zhang Enhua is staring at Dugarry. There are people in the penalty area now. All members of the Chinese team have returned to defense, even Nie Fei is no exception. Even if he cannot header the ball, butMultiple defensive players in the zone create multiple interferences.

    Zidane took a corner kick.  One is very fast.  A relatively high in-curve ball, flying straight to the front point!

    Dugarry walked around the crowd several times.  Then he rushed to the front point and jumped high to meet the ball!

    Zhang Enhua was already a step too late to catch up, but he still jumped up, but failed to prevent Dugarry from hitting the ball.

    Facing the incoming ball, Dugarry used his forehead to rub the ball a little - the ball was originally arcing inward, he just needed to add a little more force.

    Ou Chuliang, who was standing in the middle of the goal, was blocked by the crowd in the penalty area. When he saw Dugarry rub the ball and the ball changed direction and flew to the back of the goal, he immediately jumped up and stretched as much as possible.  His hands are ready to block the ball midway.

    Unfortunately, the ball flew higher than he imagined. Although he stretched his hand as much as possible, he still failed to touch the ball even a little bit.

    Wu Jiying, who was guarding the back post, saw the ball fly from Ou Chuliang's hand, and then quickly flew to where he was standing!

    He jumped up immediately. Before he reached the highest point, he felt his scalp numb. The ball flew past his head very quickly!

    The ball that changed line for the second time jumped up sharply, and then was blocked by the net and fell into the goal!

    When Wu Jiying touched the ball, the ball had already flown past the goal post

    ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡± The Stade de France, which had been quiet for a long time, immediately erupted into a huge roar!  The French commentator sitting in the French studio, which was only a few steps away from Wong Tai Sin's studio, raised his hands in the air and muttered a long string of words quickly, dancing constantly.

    "Damn it. I'm not afraid of getting too excited and falling from the studio to death." Huang Taixian slandered his French counterpart, looked at the screen helplessly and said: "In the 41st minute of the first half, the French team  Scored a goal Dugarry received the first goal from Zidane's corner kick, and the French team led the Chinese team 1-0 In fact, we did not have any big problems in the defense of this goal, but they  The average height is much higher than ours. I think China will develop some tall guards in the future.¡±

    The French players celebrated this goal for a long time.  This is the first goal they have scored in the World Cup after twelve years. No wonder these famous stars in Europe are so excited, while the Chinese team members stand on the field with their hands on their hips, helpless.  Looking at the celebrating French players, their eyes showed more reluctance

    "Fake! Fake! Snow! Damn, I'm so angry!" Pei Wei beat the awning angrily: "If we persist for four minutes, if we persist until the end of the first half, we can give the French team a  Looks good! We lost on a corner kick!" He was angry for no reason.  Although I didn't expect to score points when I played France, people would be angry if they sank when they were about to reach the other side despite having already seen hope.

    But there is really nothing to say about losing points on corner kicks. No matter how solid the defense is, it is possible to lose points on set kicks.

    Within the next few minutes.  The French team launched several more attacks. They wanted to consolidate their lead before the end of the first half. The opponent persisted for such a long time, and they were relieved.  It is very likely that they will collapse directly - these experienced professional players will not let this opportunity pass.

    However, the members of the Chinese team did not suffer a big blow. They did not have any psychological burden, because they have been able to persist until now. It can be said that they have overfulfilled the task. With such psychological support, they faced the French team these days.  Minutes of onslaught, but they still persevered.

    The referee blew the whistle to end the first half, and the French team entered the halftime break leading the Chinese team 1-0.

    Almost everyone is a little surprised by this score - of course.  What is surprising is not that the French team scored a goal, but that the French team only scored at this time, and played so hard in the previous games - logically speaking, with the strength of the French team, they can easily win the Chinese team from Asia.  It should be a very simple thing - just like when they attacked Saudi Arabia in real history.

    After entering the lounge, Pei Wei and Benitez didn't say anything. They just directed the substitute players to pass water and towels to the main players. Several physical therapists were busy massaging the players to relax - the World Cup games are very intense.  .  The main players have definitely used up a lot of energy after running for so long.

    "We played well in the first halfalthough we conceded a goal. But that's not your fault." Benitez started with these words: "In the second half, stick to this style of play. In the counterattack  Nie Fei must fight harder.Only pass the ball when you are absolutely sure. We believe in the speed and personal ability of our two forwards. We should play more long passes over the top to create opportunities for Hao Dong and Gao Feng.  The French team will definitely have to strengthen their attack in the second half, so we will definitely have a chance.  Don't make too many moves on defense. They have a lot of good free kickers. Do you understand?  "

    "I understand!" The players nodded.

    "Okay, now take a good rest. The second half will definitely be more difficult, but we still have hope."

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 259: Teasing Zidane

    The coach told the players to have a good rest, and the players were naturally happy to do so and started chatting. The topic focused on General Fan's foul that knocked Gilwash down.

    "Old Fan, what you did was really unnecessary." Gao Feng joked with General Fan with a smile and said, "Why did you take that bastard No. 9 down? That No. 9 is so good. It is dedicated to helping out in front of our door. You  That arm hit well, and he hit someone who could score a goal!"

    Everyone else laughed, and General Fan could only smile bitterly. The only people in the national team who could match his qualifications were Hao Dong, Gao Feng, Ma Tian, ??Gao Xian, etc., and Hao Dong had always been  It's a bit of a feud with General Fan. Only Gao Feng said this so General Fan couldn't be angry.

    "I didn't know that No. 9 was so careless At worst, I'll knock No. 21 down again in the second half! That guy will be crippled!" General Fan said with a shrug.

    ¡°Here he was teasing General Fan, but over there Pei Wei pulled Li Gang away.

    "Gangzi, how did you feel in the first half? You were defending the best midfielder in the world did it feel difficult?" Pei Wei asked first.

    Li Gang laughed at himself: "I feel bad His fake moves are so realistic, he's even more Brazilian than a Brazilian And this guy's body is really strong. I bumped him a few times and he was a little bit  No reaction at all.¡±

    "It's normal." Pei Wei nodded: "To put it bluntly, for a player of Zidane's level, it is impossible for you to completely target him There are probably not many people in the world who can do it.  ¡­But Gangzi, you were a little too gentle in the first half.¡±

    Li Gang was stunned for a moment, looked up at Pei Wei, and didn't understand what he meant: "Foul when necessary? I did, but when he broke through, I couldn't even think of fouling I fouled as soon as he came up  ¡­I want to play the whole game, and this is the home court of the French team.¡±

    Pei Wei understood what he meant. If Li Gang really ignored Zidane and used killing tactics, then I'm afraid he would be sent off before halftime - with the frequency of Zidane's breakthroughs, if Li Gang commits a foul  If so, the action would definitely be huge, and what would follow would definitely be a red card.

    "Didn't you play in Brazil for a few years? Don't you know what moves by defensive players make offensive players most uncomfortable?" Pei Wei shook his head and said softly.

    "You mean a small move?" Li Gang suddenly realized, and then felt a little uneasy: "But is this good?"

    "There is nothing good or bad. For the sake of victory, everything can be done within the scope of the rules." Pei Wei said disapprovingly: "And as a defensive engineer midfielder, small movements are also part of your ability Don't  I forgot, there are countless scouts watching in the stands and on TV. Use all your methods to tease Zidane If you can get him off, then our game will be much easier.  ¡±

    Li Gang nodded - South American players are famous for their skills, as well as their small moves - although Brazil is not as good as Argentina and Uruguay in this regard, it still has its own way of doing things.  Li Gang, who has been playing a position specializing in dirty work for five years, is naturally no stranger to these moves.

    Patting Li Gang on the shoulder, Pei Wei thought mockingly - he learned this trick from the last game he saw before his rebirth - if it weren't for Materazzi who didn't know what he said to attract Zidane.  If a headbutt comes, it's not certain who will win. Now, it shouldn't be a big deal if I use it, right?

    Zidane's appearance looks dull, and in fact his personality is the same. He rarely communicates with other people through language on the court, and is mostly silent. Logically speaking, this kind of person should have good self-cultivation.  , but Zidane seems to be an exception.

    Off the court, he is a pure good man, a public figure who is enthusiastic about charity, and a loyal husband. On the court, he is a natural court commander, a true master, and a leader of the community.  A very perfect person.

    But there is no perfect person in the world. Zidane, who seems to be perfect, also has a mixture of angels and demons.

    As an attacking midfielder who rarely gets cards, he actually received a total of fifteen red cards and a lot of yellow cards in his career. He received one red card almost every year - and he received cards.  The reason was not due to tactical fouls and two yellow cards being sent off. Most of them were sent off due to malicious retaliation against the opponent. This is not a good match for the identity of a midfield master.

    Menghulu gets angry easily - Zidane is the kind of person who can't get angry but loses control when he gets angry. Even in the last game before his retirement, he couldn't control himself against Materazzi, let alone  What about today?

    &nbsp;And historically, Zidane did receive a red card in the World Cup in France. This red card almost made him the sinner of the French team-it was precisely because of the lack of him that the French team lost in the quarter-finals.

    The score was dragged into a penalty shootout by Paraguay.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei began to comfort himself by deceiving himself - by doing so, he was helping Zidane and the French team - because this was the first game, even if Zidane was really provoked by Li Gang,  Being sent off with a red card - generally speaking, malicious retaliation will result in an additional one-game suspension. In this case, the suspension will only end in the group stage, and Zidane will come back in the knockout rounds.

    As for whether the French team without Zidane will be affected in the last two group matches - Pei Wei ignored this issue like an ostrich.

    After the start of the second half, the French team's offense began to stabilize. They were not as anxious as they were in the first half. After scoring a goal, the nervousness of the French players was effectively relieved, and their pace began to become brisk.  ¡ª¡ªThis is a sign of releasing the mental shackles.

    After the French team relaxed, their technical advantages were maximized. The title of "Champagne Football" is not for nothing. Among the only three European Latin teams in the world, Spain has always struggled to live up to its reputation. Portugal  Now at a trough, only the French team can carry the banner of European Latin football.

    As soon as the French team relaxed, the pressure on the Chinese team began to increase.  In terms of personal ability, the players of the Chinese team are several levels behind their opponents. Except for Nie Fei, who can compete with his opponents technically, the others are far inferior to their opponents technically. The first half was difficult.  The reason for the higher and lower points is that the French team is under great psychological pressure. Secondly, the French team is not familiar with the Chinese team's style of play. Thirdly, the Chinese team is barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Only by daring to fight with the opponent can they achieve this close to miraculous result. Now  , it seems a lot more difficult.

    Although it was difficult, after ten minutes of the second half, the Chinese team persisted in not letting the opponent expand the score, and also carried out several threatening counterattacks. The speed of Gao Feng and Hao Dong gave the French defenders a headache.

    This result is because the performance of French midfielder Zidane does not seem to be as good as in the first half. Li Gang has been following Zidane step by step, often taking advantage of Zidane regardless of whether the opponent has the ball or not.  When the referee wasn't paying attention, he secretly teased the opponent.

    Some very despicable little moves, not serious and not obvious at all, but made Zidane very uncomfortable, such as holding Zidane's neck with his hand when fighting for a header, and sneaking in when the two of them went to grab a ball together.  He used his knee to hit the side of each other's thigh. When the two were running together, they raised their hands intentionally or unintentionally, and crossed Zidane's face very "gently".

    When off the ball, it is even more excessive. From time to time, he pinches Zidane like a sexually harassing pervert, and pokes the opponent's waist and eyes with his fingers A grown man is always groping your body when he is not doing anything, which makes Zidane  Darnay was not only uncomfortable but disgusted.

    Of course, most of these actions were discovered by the referee who was very aware of the situation. However, the referee could only give a verbal warning for these minor actions. He could not just give a yellow card casually. After all, if the standards of these actions were enough to warrant a yellow card,  If so, then half-time will not be played and most of the players on the field will be sent off.

    Small moves are part of football.

    French fans kept booing Li Gang, but Li Gang turned a deaf ear - these fans probably couldn't even call him by his name, so he didn't care.

    Li Gang finally used some of the little tricks he learned in Brazil, and finally made Zidane angry - he also started to use little tricks to retaliate against Li Gang. When they didn't have the ball, they would pinch each other, and when they had the ball,  The two collided with each other, and Li Gang couldn't bear it. His body was relatively thin and not as strong as Zidane. It was not certain who would be unable to bear it first.

    However, as a result, the French team's offense has been greatly affected. Zidane and Li Gang are grudges. In a one-on-one exchange, the Chinese team will definitely get a better deal - in terms of price, Zidane is more expensive than  There are more than fifty Li Gangs.

    After losing Zidane as the organizer, the French team's offense had to shift its focus to Djorkaeff. Of course, he is also one of the best midfielders in Europe. His reputation in France is not that of Zidane at all.  However, before the start of the World Cup, all the French team's tactics were based on Zidane. When they were temporarily transferred to him, France's offense was naturally greatly affected.

    "Li Gang did a good job." Pei Wei sat down and said to Benitez with a smile: "It will definitely be beneficial to us to continue to be entangled like this - if we can still seize a chance to counterattack, that would be perfect."

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 260 Zidane¡¯s Outbreak

    Chapter 260 Zidane¡¯s Outbreak

    "This rubbish! Do you think you can stop me like this?" Zidane was already very annoyed. Although his expression was still so old-fashioned, the anger in his heart was growing.

    He was angry not only because of Li Gang's provocation, but also because of the anxiety caused by the pressure - he knew his responsibility, and not choosing Cantona not only put Jacquet under huge pressure, but also put him on the back  Huge pressure - almost everyone knows that the biggest reason why Jacquet did not choose Cantona was that he did not want the French team to have another core besides Zidane.

    ?Catch the ball and turn around - a beautiful Marceline turn, which passed Li Gang behind him. Li Gang pulled the ball and failed to catch him, so he had no choice but to stretch his foot from the side and trip him.

    ¡°Beep¡ª¡ª¡± the referee¡¯s whistle sounded, and then Li Gang was given a yellow card.

    Zidane got up and stared at Li Gang fiercely. Li Gang was really frightened by his stare and walked away with his head lowered.

    Djorkaeff directly hoisted the ball into the penalty area, and Ou Chuliang struck out to get the ball.

    The ball was thrown to Xie Feng. Xie Feng passed the ball straight to Nie Fei in the middle. Petit rushed over from the side and intercepted the ball!

    But Sun Chenghai also moved very quickly. When Pettit had just intercepted the ball in the middle, he fell to the ground very close and swept the ball away, which Pettit could not fully control.

    Nie Fei got the ball and quickly shook his upper body. When Deschamps was lured to move to the left, he quickly released the ball with his feet and passed it to Hao Dong in front. Hao Dong retreated to get the ball and knocked back again to use his speed to insert.  Come up Nie Fei!

    ¡°Three on four in the frontcourt! A good opportunity for the Chinese team!¡± Wong Tai Sin shouted.

    Nie Fei dribbled the ball straight in, Hao Dong dragged a little behind him to respond, and Gao Feng ran in front, behind them.  Xie Feng and Sun Chenghai had already followed and were ready to respond. The French team's defenders were fighting and retreating, trying to slow down the Chinese team's attack as much as possible.

    While running at high speed, Nie Fei quickly did a bicycle kick. This time Thuram was also shaken, but his lower body was still stable and did not reveal any flaws. Nie Fei took the opportunity to break through to the middle.  Broken.  In order not to waste the time of the attack, he simply made the mistake and passed the ball to the left, directly breaking through to the baseline.

    Breaking through from the wing is always easier than breaking through from the center, because generally speaking, you only need to deal with one full-back. Unlike a breakthrough from the center where you face a lot of defenders and midfielders, the direct threat to the goal is also much smaller.  , after all, the ball has to be played from the side to the center.  It's not as direct as breaking through the middle and facing the goalkeeper directly.

    Nie Fei dribbled the ball to the side and Thuram was chasing closely behind him, vaguely controlling Nie Fei's breakthrough route to the middle. In his opinion, it didn't matter if Nie Fei passed the ball.  After all, the French team's height has an absolute advantage in the penalty area.

    Nie Fei was almost breaking through to the baseline. At this moment, he suddenly stopped and pulled the ball backwards.  It is necessary to break through from the inside of Thuram who has overshot!

    Thuram had anticipated this. He had been paying attention to Nie Fei's inward cut. When Nie Fei stopped suddenly, he stopped almost at the same time, stretching out his feet to block Nie Fei's cross cut.

    But Nie Fei once again dunked the ball toward the baseline, followed quickly with his left foot, and entered the penalty area from the opposite direction.

    "Beautiful breakthrough! Nie Fei! Can this breakthrough bring us a goal?" Wong Tai Sin shouted hopefully.

    With Thuram still chasing after him, Nie Fei remained calm.  He quickly observed the situation in the penalty area. Gao Feng and Hao Dong were surrounded by French defenders. His breakthrough just now did not cause confusion among the French defenders. Their positions were still good.

    Do you want to shoot yourself?  Nie Fei rejected this idea. Thuram was under great pressure behind him, and the bald goalkeeper had blocked all his shooting angles. It would be a pity to force the shot.

    Nie Fei glanced outside the penalty area, and a white figure came into his eyes (the white jersey worn by the Chinese team).  He immediately hit a grounder.  The ball was passed outside the penalty area!

    The one who followed was the senior high school senior - as a Korean, he followed up with his unique tenacity, and Nie Fei also accurately passed the ball in front of him!

    An opportunity was placed in front of him.  At the top of the penalty area, no one is guarding

    The high school student didn¡¯t hesitate at all, he raised his foot and hit the ball hard!

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± Countless shouts rang out from the stands, and the ball flew high into the sky!

    French team left back Lizarazu made a key interception at a critical moment. He rushed out from the side and used his shortHis body blocked the high school senior's long-range shot, and the ball hit him and bounced into the sky!

    "Damn it! How come their defense is so strong!" Pei Wei hugged his head. He knew that the best thing about the French team in this World Cup was their defense. They only conceded two goals in total, and one of them was a penalty kick -  - But only after experiencing it personally did he realize that the French team's defense was indeed too strong!

    Just when the Chinese team was still feeling regretful, the experienced French team had quickly launched a counterattack.

    Perhaps Benitez was the first one to come out of his regrets. He made an exception and jumped up from the coaching bench, shouting at the court in correct Chinese: "Be careful! Get back on defense!"

    But it¡¯s too late.

    Blanco was the first to rush out of the penalty area, jumped high and pushed the ball far away. The ball flew very far and landed directly at the feet of Zidane near the center circle.

    Zidane stopped the ball with his chest, and the ball fell lightly, landing just on the top of his right foot. Zidane padded the ball, then quickly turned around to face Li Gang behind him.

    These actions were completed in an instant. Just as Li Gang reacted, Zidane was already facing him with the ball!

    ? Two bicycle rides in a row!  Maybe Zidane's movements on the bicycle are not fast enough, but it is extremely realistic.

    Li Gang was passed by - in his haste to respond, he judged the wrong direction. When he stretched out his foot to intercept, Zidane had already broken through from the other side. Li Gang didn't even see how Zidane moved the ball.  Moved over.

    After turning around, Li Gang wanted to foul, but the moment he stretched out his foot.  He thought that he already had a yellow card, and if he received another yellow card, he would be sent off. Thinking of this, he hesitated.

    Just when he was hesitating, facing the hastily facing Chinese team's defense, Zidane played the ball. The ball easily cut through the Chinese team's defense like a scalpel, passed Sun Chenghai, passed General Fan, and landed in front of the goal.  Fuck Henry's feet!

    Henry caught the ball on the run.  Then he lowered his left shoulder, moved the ball with his feet, and quickly passed Zhang Enhua's right side!

    Zhang Enhua was passed by with a single sword!

    Ou Chuliang attacked, and he grasped the timing of the attack very well. In the first half, it was his timely attack that defused Gilwash's single attack. Unfortunately, he was no longer facing Gilwash.  But Henry.

    Seeing Ou Chuliang attack, Henry immediately made a shot - a lob!

    The ball drew a huge arc in the air and flew straight to the goal!

    Ou Chuliang, who had just rushed out of the small penalty area, took off in a hurry - at this time, his height disadvantage was revealed. Although he had stretched his hand as much as possible, the ball was still at least half a meter away from his hand!

    General Fan rushed towards the goal desperately.  Before rushing to the goal, he stretched out his foot and tried to hook the ball.

    He did touch the ball - but that was after the ball crossed the goal line.

    There was a huge roar again in the stands of the Stade de France. The young Henry waved his fist fiercely, and then jumped on Dugarry who came up to celebrate.  He shook his fists and shouted loudly.

    At midfield, Zidane glanced at Li Gang behind him with joy, then raised his hands and cheered.

    With two direct assists, Zidane showed his due role as the core of the midfield, and also proved the correctness of Jacquet to use him as the core of the team!

    Nie Fei glanced at Henry who was cheering and celebrating with a complicated look, and felt extremely complicated - just last year, he and Henry participated in the same World Cup, and were selected into the list of "Stars of Hope" at the same time.  But now the opponent has scored, but his efforts failed to score.

    This goal was a huge blow to the Chinese team. From a possible one to one to the current two to zero, this kind of loss is huge.

    The French team, which is leading by two goals, seems to have a determined situation. There is less than half an hour left in the second half. With the strength of their defense, it seems impossible that the Chinese team can even the score -  But the French team kept up their efforts.  The possibility of expanding the score is greater.

    The development of things seems to be the same.  In the next ten minutes, France made better use of their technical advantage.  Having controlled the entire situation on the field, although the Chinese team seemed to have many more offensive opportunities than before, they were far less threatening than the previous counterattacks.

    Gao Gao controlled the ball first - although he regretted missing the shot just now, he still did not lose his calm and looked around for flaws in the French team's defense - unfortunately, he did not find anything that could be exploited.

    1998?The French team is an outlier. Although they have Zidane, the best midfield commander in the world, and forwards like Henry and Trezeguet who will be world-class in the next ten years, no one can deny that having such a back line  The defense is the French team's biggest asset in winning the championship!

    Only two goals were conceded in seven games, and among the goals scored, defenders were directly involved in four - compared with them, even Zidane is not that important.

    Facing such a defense, can the Chinese team score a goal?

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 261 Nie Fei¡¯s Counterattack

    Chapter 261 Nie Fei¡¯s counterattack

    The French national team's defense in the 1998 World Cup in France has become a defense that every head coach in the world dreams of after the World Cup in France - perhaps when it comes to defense, Italy's steel-and-concrete defense has better defensive capabilities.  Strong, in terms of offense, the Brazilian team's defense line with its "double cards" is more sharp, but no defense line can be as good offensively and defensively as the French national team's defense line.

    In terms of defense, they only conceded two goals in seven games, excluding the penalty kick scored by Denmark's Michel Laudrup. Only top scorer Croatian Davao broke the French team's door in open battles.  Suker, in terms of offense, it was centre-back Blanc who saved the French team against Paraguay, and it was right-back Thuram who brought the French team back from the death line in the battle against Croatia plus  Left back Lizarazu scored in the group stage. Three of the four French team defenders scored in the game. This comprehensiveness is well deserved to be the best in the world.

    Now, what the Chinese team faces is the world's number one defense line.

    "Gao, you held the ball too long!" Benitez shouted from the audience. The high school student on the court also knew that he could not hesitate like this anymore. When he had no choice, he made a straight pass and passed the ball.  Passed to Nie Fei in front.

    Nie Fei got the ball, but it was still difficult to turn around. Two world-class defensive midfielders were guarding him from behind. The strong pressure forced him to barely protect the ball and was unable to make the next move.

    "This way!" Sun Chenghai's voice reached Nie Fei's ears. Nie Fei immediately passed the ball back to Sun Chenghai who came up from the right, then turned and ran forward, ready to receive Sun Chenghai's pass.

    Although he is not holding the ball at his feet, Deschamps and Petit have not relaxed their defense on him. So far, all the Chinese team's attacks have been launched at Nie Fei's feet, which also poses a considerable threat.  The two defensive midfielders of the French team did not want to give Nie Ji another chance.

    But Sun Chenghai did not pass the ball to Nie Fei, but directly drove the ball forward. Although his position was the midfielder, he was relatively to the right. Benitez did not want to waste Sun Chenghai's offensive talent. Sun Chenghai had more  He plays the position between the defensive midfielder and the right midfielder.

    Sun Chenghai's forward penetration confused the French team's defense. In previous games, the Chinese team's three midfielders rarely advanced forward. They were used to only dealing with the Chinese team's two forwards, Nie Fei and assists.  full back.  Sun Chenghai's forward intervention caught the opponent off guard.

    But the defenders of the French team reacted quickly. Lizarazu, who was opposite Sun Chenghai, immediately stepped forward to defend Sun Chenghai. Sun Chenghai saw Lizarazu coming up and immediately passed the ball to Lizarazu.  The large open space behind Zarazu!

    A figure rushed towards the bottom line like an arrow, so fast that people didn¡¯t even have time to see him clearly!

    It¡¯s Xie Feng!  Xie Feng appeared in the most critical position at the critical moment!  With his fast speed, he quickly caught up with Sun Chenghai's pass, and then quickly drove the ball towards the baseline!

    The defenders of the French team rushed back quickly, and Lizarazu, who realized that he had been fooled, chased especially quickly.  Running on his bare feet, his speed was not much worse than Xie Feng's. When Xie Feng was about to approach the bottom line, he had already caught up to Xie Feng and was less than two meters away!

    The wind whistled past his ears. Xie Feng was very familiar with this feeling. In the league and the top ten games, any full-back would only be left behind when faced with such a rapid impact from him.  .  But now, I don't dare to stay for a moment. Once the speed slows down, the short full-back will immediately interfere with me!

    Is this what a world-class full-back is capable of?  Xie Feng sighed in his heart.  He didn't move slowly at all. When he was close to the baseline, he immediately raised his right foot and hit the rolling ball - a cross!

    The ball flew high into the sky, drew an obvious arc in the air, and flew straight into the penalty area!

    Bathezi did not dare to attack, so he could only keep moving with his feet following the flight path of the ball. The ball reached the middle, and Gao Feng, who inserted from the back row, took two steps to meet the ball.  Then jump high!

    He and Xie Feng used to be the strike partners of the Beijing team. Although Xie Feng switched to full-back and left for Dalian, the "Double Maple combination" of the Beijing team that was so powerful at that time has been disintegrated for several years, but the tacit understanding has not always been the same.  Disappear with the passage of time.

    He was familiar with Xie Feng's passing method, just as Xie Feng was familiar with his running position. Gao Feng, who jumped high, just grabbed the ground in front of Desailly, who was much taller and more jumping than him.  The ball hit the ball hard!

    "Xie Feng crosses the ball! Gao Feng jumps upheads the ball towards the goal! The balloh my god, it didn't even go in!" Huang Taixian yelled out of control  Bathetz just made a world-class save.  Blocked this almost certain header with one hand!

    The Chinese fans in the stands hugged their heads, but the Chinese team members had no time to regret.  The ball hasn't left the baseline yet, and the game isn't over yet!

    ¡°Bathezi just hit the ball, but failed to hit it far. Hao Dong appeared under the landing point of the ball, jumped up and headed for a follow-up shot.

    But Blanco was faster than him and used his height advantage to get the ball out first.

    ¡°Relief!¡± Bathezi shouted as he got up from the ground. The ball flew out of the penalty area. On the path of the ball, Nie Fei was running towards the ball at high speed. Behind him was Pettit, who was chasing after him.

    In the contest of speed, Nie Fei had the upper hand. He caught up with the ball before Pettit, raised his right foot and was about to shoot!

    Deschamps rushed over from the side and fell to the ground in front of Nie Fei, blocking the shooting path.

    Just when everyone thought that the Chinese team's attack was going to be in vain, Nie Fei's foot that was about to shoot suddenly stopped, and he picked the ball under the ball. The ball immediately jumped up to avoid Deschamps' tackle.  Then Nie Fei nodded and pushed the ball over Deschamps' body, then jumped over Deschamps and shot again without waiting for his footing!

    This time no one can stop him, Nie Fei volleyed hard from the penalty area!

    The ball flew past Blanco's body, then whizzed past Butez and flew into the goal, causing the net to fly upwards!

    As soon as Baatezi got up from the ground, he felt a gust of wind blowing by his ears. When he turned his head, he found that the ball was bouncing happily in the net!

    "oh¡ª¡ª"

    A burst of hysterical roars came from the stands where the Chinese fans were, and then immediately spread to the entire stands, and countless huge shouts also rang out in China as far away as Asia!

    "Ah¡ª¡ª" After seeing the ball flying into the goal, Nie Fei knelt on the ground, clenched his fists, and roared loudly. His usually delicate face was full of ferocious color, as if he were a corpse.  A shrine made of bronze.

    Hao Dong ran towards Nie Fei, but was startled by his expression. He had never seen this little brother show such a terrifying expression. After being stunned for a moment, Hao Dong laughed and squatted down.  He hugged Nie Fei fiercely, waved his other fist and yelled.

    Pei Wei, who was on the sidelines, had already jumped three feet high. He grabbed the people around him and hugged him no matter who he was. After the hug, he kept running around on the sidelines with his arms open and kept saying "  He muttered words that no one could hear clearly.

    "The Chinese team recovered one point!" Huang Taixian finally calmed down. Just now, the entire studio was filled with his roar, a roar that no one could hear clearly. At this time, he felt that the depression in his heart was vented a little bit, especially when  When he saw the resentful expression of the French commentator: "Nie Fei scored the first goal in the history of Chinese football in the World Cup! A wonderful goal that is enough to enter the top ten goals of this World Cup!  He cleverly picked up the French captain and Juventus superstar Deschamps, and then scored for the Chinese team with a beautiful volley!  The cross, Gao Feng's excellent grab, Hao Dong's timely interference Without them, there would be no goal for the Chinese team. They are all heroes of China!"

    After a pause, Wong Tai Sin seemed to feel that it was not satisfying enough, so he added: "Our Chinese team is also capable of scoring goals in the World Cup! Nie Fei's goal told everyone that China also has football!"  One day, our Chinese team will be at the top of the world!¡±

    The Chinese team members on the field all huddled together, including goalkeeper Ou Chuliang, who also ran up from the backcourt. They forgot that they were still one goal behind, and that time was passing minute by minute In this world destined to be defeated  It¡¯s a moment that all Chinese fans will remember forever. What¡¯s the big deal if it¡¯s wasted?

    Su Mei in the stands had already started screaming loudly, and she was not afraid of shouting her voice hoarse. Su Yue next to him did not have the style of a big boss, and celebrated loudly with his hands raised - the charm of football is coming  Here it is!  A wonderful goal is enough to make all ladies and gentlemen reveal their most primitive wildness and enthusiasm!

    The Chinese team's celebration lasted for a full minute. If the captain, General Fan, hadn't remembered that the game was not over yet and we were still one goal behind and reminded everyone that we were about to return to our own half, the Chinese players would have gotten up and ran back.  own half.

    Zidane was in a very unhappy mood. Although he admitted that the Chinese team deserved the goal, it was unfair that they could not score the goal based on the opportunities they created - but in pursuit of?With victory as his first goal, he still felt unhappy about any opponent's goal, especially when he saw the Chinese team No. 8 (Li Gang) who he hated also celebrating with a smile.  , the unhappy feeling in my heart became even stronger.

    "Watch, I will push you into the abyss again!" Zidane thought fiercely in his heart: "The third goal that ends any hope you have, I will score it myself!"

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 262 Adventure, Yes or No?

    Chapter 262: Adventure, yesno?

    In the 71st minute of the game, the score was 2-1, and the Chinese team was one goal behind. At this time and with this score, the Chinese team seemed far from desperate. There were still nearly 20 minutes left before the game ended.  , enough time for them to overtake.

    But we have to consider who the opponent is in front of them - the Chinese team just used such a beautiful attack that was beyond their usual level to score a goal. From this aspect, twenty minutes is still too little.

    The players on the field were in high spirits. After the game restarted, they actively started to press in the midfield. It was obvious that they were not satisfied with the current situation of being one goal behind.

    Pei Wei and Benitez looked at each other, and Pei Wei's eyes showed a questioning tone: "How is it? To fight or not to fight?"

    Benitez understood what he meant. Before the start of the World Cup, neither Pei Wei nor Benitez counted the three points in the game against France - it was not that they were belittling, but that they clearly knew they were losing.  The probability is more than 90%, and if you still have to struggle to win, it is better to save your strength and fight to the death against the other two group opponents - this is not conservative, but a strategy.

    But the current situation is obviously beyond the expectations of Pei Wei and Benitez. The Chinese team is only one goal behind, and there seems to be hope of tying the score - this temptation is great, in the World Cup  In the group stage, it means a lot to draw a point against the strongest opponent in the group.

    Benitez was hesitant. In fact, in his opinion, even if the game ended now, it might be a better result. Although they lost, the Chinese team had shown their strength, and losing only one game made them in the net.  It won't fall too far behind in terms of winning goals. Although it is a bit conservative, it is still safe.

    Pei Wei is obviously more adventurous than Benitez in this matter.  He nodded heavily, and his meaning was obvious - no matter what, we can definitely give it a try now!

    Benitez and Pei Wei had differences for the first time in the game. Originally, Benitez was the head coach and had absolute authority, but he also knew that Pei Wei's request was indeed reasonable - he could get a point and a draw.  The gap was already obvious when they didn't score a point, but after drawing with France, France was forced to go on the road of winning against Denmark.  No matter what the result is, it will be very beneficial to the Chinese team.

    Benitez hesitated off the court, but the game on the court did not stop because of the disputes and hesitations between them. Time was still passing.

    An attack by the French team was dismantled by the Chinese team. Although Zidane still sent Henry a good ball despite Li Gang's entanglement, Henry, who was hesitant to handle the ball, took the ball a little more and was beaten by three players from the Chinese team.  The players worked together to grab the ball, and Sun Chenghai immediately sent the ball to Nie Fei's feet.

    Nie Fei is in excellent form now, and the goal just now undoubtedly inspired him to have more fighting spirit.  In this mental state, players can often perform at a higher level - not just him, but other Chinese players as well.

    Taking the ball, he turned around and passed it diagonally to Hao Dong in front. Hao Dong took the ball and knocked back. Nie Fei, who followed, caught the ball and sent another diagonal pass.  But this time it was given to Gao Feng on the other side. Gao Feng took a few steps and passed the ball back to Nie Fei again.

    With two consecutive one-twos, the Chinese team¡¯s series of passes were as smooth as clouds and water.  It was a joy to watch as the Chinese team quickly advanced the ball within the French half.

    At this time, the rich experience of the two midfielders of the French team was revealed. They did not blindly follow the ball, but firmly blocked their positions and fought and retreated - although they still let the Chinese team take the ball.  They entered the frontcourt, but they successfully slowed down the Chinese team's attack and forced the counterattack into a positional battle.

    ¡°Take your time, let¡¯s organize an attack!¡± Nie Fei, who is already the core of the Chinese team¡¯s frontcourt, raised his hand and shouted.  Then he turned around and passed the ball to the senior high school player behind him.

    Facing Henry who was returning to defense, Gao Gao passed the ball back to General Fan behind him. General Fan passed the ball horizontally to Wu Jiying. Wu Jiying took the ball forward and then passed it to Li Gang. Li Gang knocked it horizontally to Sun Chenghai.

    The Chinese team actually controlled the ball, which was undoubtedly a loss of face for the French team.  However, the French players, whose mentality has gradually calmed down, did not become anxious because of this.  They shrunk their defense and waited patiently for the Chinese team to attack.

    I fell back and forth several times.  The Chinese team did not find an offensive route. Instead, it was forced several times by the French team and almost made mistakes - after all, when it comes to foot skills, the Chinese team and the French team are far from the same level.

    Seeing this, Benitez shook his head and determined not to risk an attack - the French team's defense is not that good.It's broken, unless you are very lucky, but if the Chinese team is very lucky today, then as for having three or four excellent opportunities but only scoring one goal?

    Moreover, Henry, the opponent's young forward, is extremely fast. Only General Fan on the defense may be able to compete with him. However, with General Fan's excessive movements in defense, if he gets a red card or something, it will be very difficult for him in the subsequent games.  It's a huge loss.

    But at this time, an unexpected turn suddenly occurred on the court.

    Xie Feng once again passed the ball to Nie Fei's feet - this was already the third time, but in the process of receiving the ball these three times, Nie Fei was not able to find any flaw in the French team's defense - of course in the world  There is no goal that cannot be broken, but with the French team's defensive ability, when they shrink their defense, it seems that few teams in the world can break their goal - Pei Wei only needs to think about the fact that the Brazilian team played one more player in the final.  You will know the performance at that time.

    This time Nie Fei still failed to find a chance to break through or pass the threatening ball. Seeing that Djorkaeff also joined in his defense, Nie Fei had no choice but to pass the ball to the feet of Sun Chenghai on the right side - although he was worried about himself.  He has always been very confident in his ball-handling skills, but he is not arrogant enough to think that he can not lose the ball under the siege of Deschamps, Petit and Djorkaeff.

    Sun Chenghai took the ball and rushed forward a few steps. Since three of the four midfielders of the French team were surrounding Nie Fei, when Sun Chenghai received the ball, a vacuum suddenly appeared in front of him. Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball towards him and broke through.  I am also very confident in my ability.  He simply rushed forward with the ball, hoping to achieve some good results.

    When he returned to the defensive line, Zidane was chasing after him. Although speed was not his strong point, he was not slow even without the ball at his feet. After catching up with Sun Chenghai, he stretched out his hand behind Sun Chenghai.

    He originally planned to slow down Sun Chenghai's progress and then launch a defense, but he didn't know that he just pulled lightly, and Sun Chenghai fell down and shouted exaggeratedly.

    Zidane was stunned for a moment.  He was running forward when Sun Chenghai was pulled down by him and stood in front of him. In order not to trip on the opponent, Zidane jumped up and prepared to jump over Sun Chenghai.

    At this moment, he heard the referee's whistle blowing, and at the same time, French fans booed from the stands.

    He understood that the referee had called a foul on him - Zidane, who was in the air, suddenly felt angry in his heart - these dirty guys!  He has been constantly using small actions to deal with himself.  Now I just pulled a string, but I did it so exaggeratedly, and even made myself a foul!

    Anger started in his heart, and evil grew in fear. In this state, Zidane almost subconsciously made a move. When he landed, his right foot that was trailing behind moved back a little, and then stepped down.  Go down.

    This foot just stepped on Sun Chenghai's butt - from this point, it can be seen that Zidane really can't control himself sometimes.  Some of the red cards he received were actually of no value at all - such as headbutting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup, plus this kick now - they were all red cards that allowed him to receive red cards without causing the opponent any loss at all.  Actions.

    In fact, people don¡¯t think about the consequences of what they do when they are hot-headed. There are many examples of such stupid fouls in the world. There are two in this cup alone-Beckham  That childish hook, Ortega's action of using his 1.69-meter height to hit the 1.97-meter-meter Van der Sar's chin - they are all completely meaningless fouls.  Although the opponent's expression is really exaggerated, you did commit a foul, and it was a flagrant foul outside of court action. It is definitely a red card and is not negotiable.

    Zidane is no exception. Although he is the core of France, although this cup is held in France, and although there are fans supporting him on the sidelines, the referee who is close at hand has no reason to turn a blind eye to his deliberate stepping action.  .  He ran towards Zidane and showed him a red card.

    Zidane glanced at the referee in confusion, and then seemed to realize what he had done. He picked up his jersey and wiped his chin, and then walked off the field expressionlessly.

    Many French fans in the stands booed, some were booing the referee, some were booing Sun Chenghai, but more people were booing Zidane - that action was clearly seen by everyone.  .  Definitely a red card move.  Especially before this World Cup, FIFA strictly stipulates that red cards must be shown for shovels from behind and flagrant fouls.

    When Zidane walked past Jacquet, the expressionless Jacquet did not look at Zidane.  He just said something quickly in a voice that only Zidane could hear: "Now I know how stupid my actions were."Ready?  If you can't control yourself from such meaningless fouls, then you will never reach the heights of Platini!  "Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

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    With this score, the Chinese team seems to be far from desperate. There are still nearly 20 minutes until the game ends, enough time for them to take the lead.  (Reading-< ~138~~Kanshu~~Net~ >.) (Literature Reading-< ~138~~Kanshu~~Net~ >-?.)

    But you have to consider who the opponent is in front of them - the Chinese team just used such a beautiful attack that was beyond their usual level to score a goal. From this aspect, twenty minutes is still too little.

    The players on the field were in high spirits. After the game restarted, they actively started to press in the midfield. It was obvious that they were not satisfied with the current situation of being one goal behind.

    Pei Wei and Benitez looked at each other, and Pei Wei's eyes showed a questioning tone: "How is it? To fight or not to fight?"

    Benitez understood what he meant. Before the start of the World Cup, neither Pei Wei nor Benitez counted the three points scored against the French team. It was not that they were belittling themselves, but that they clearly knew they were losing.  The probability is more than 90%, and if you still have to struggle to win, it is better to save your strength and fight to the death with the other two group opponents - this is not conservative, but a strategy.

    But the current situation is obviously beyond the expectations of Pei Wei and Benitez. The Chinese team is only one goal behind, and there seems to be hope of tying the score - this temptation is great, in the World Cup  In the group stage, it means a lot to draw a point against the strongest opponent in the group.

    Benitez was hesitant. In fact, in his opinion, even if the game ended now, it might be a better result. Although they lost, the Chinese team had shown their strength, and losing only one game made them in the net.  It won't fall too far behind in terms of winning goals. Although it is a bit conservative, it is still safe.

    Pei Wei is obviously more adventurous than Benitez in this matter. He nodded heavily, and his meaning was obvious - no matter what, we can definitely fight now!

    Benitez and Pei Wei had differences for the first time in the game. Originally, Benitez was the head coach and had absolute authority, but he also knew that Pei Wei's request was indeed reasonable - he could get a point and a draw.  The gap was already obvious without scoring a single point, but after drawing with France, France was forced to go on the road of winning against Denmark. No matter what the result was, it was very beneficial to the Chinese team.  (Read-< ~138~~Read books~~Net~ >.) (Qingfeng Literature Network?.)

    Benitez hesitated off the court, but the game on the court did not stop because of the disputes and hesitations between them. Time was still passing.

    An attack by the French team was dismantled by the Chinese team. Although Zidane still sent Henry a good ball despite Li Gang's entanglement, Henry, who was hesitant to handle the ball, took the ball a little more and was beaten by three players from the Chinese team.  The players worked together to grab the ball, and Sun Chenghai immediately sent the ball to Nie Fei's feet.

    Fei is in excellent form now. The goal just now undoubtedly inspired him to have a stronger fighting spirit. In this mental state, players can often perform at a higher level - not only him, but other Chinese players as well.

    He turned around with the ball and passed it diagonally to Hao Dong in front. Hao Dong knocked back with the ball. Nie Fei, who followed, caught the ball and sent another diagonal pass, but this time it was to Gao Feng on the other side. Gao Feng took a few  Step forward and pass the ball back to Nie Fei again.

    With two consecutive one-twos, the Chinese team¡¯s series of passes were smooth and pleasing to the eye. The Chinese team quickly advanced the ball into the French team¡¯s half.

    At this time, the rich experience of the two midfielders of the French team was revealed. They did not blindly follow the ball, but firmly blocked their positions, fought and retreated - although they still let the Chinese team take the ball.  They entered the frontcourt, but they successfully slowed down the Chinese team's attack and forced the counterattack into a positional battle.  (Literary Novels Reading-< ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >.)

    "Take your time, let's organize an attack!" Nie Fei, who was already the core of the Chinese team's frontcourt, raised his hand and shouted, then turned around and passed the ball to the high school senior behind him.  (Literary Novels Reading-< ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >-?.)

    Facing Henry who was returning to defense, Gao Gao passed the ball back to General Fan behind him. General Fan passed the ball horizontally to Wu Jiying. Wu Jiying took the ball forward and then passed it to Li Gang. Li Gang knocked it horizontally to Sun Chenghai.

    The Chinese team actually controlled the ball, which was undoubtedly a shameful thing for the French team. However, the French players, whose mentality had gradually stabilized, did not become anxious because of this. They shrank their defense and waited patiently for China.  The team attacks.

    &nbsp; After falling back and forth several times, the Chinese team did not find an offensive route. Instead, it was forced by the French team several times and almost made a mistake - after all, in terms of foot skills, the Chinese team and the French team are far from the same level.  Up.

    Seeing this, Benitez shook his head and firmly decided not to risk an attack - the French team's defense is not that easy to break, unless they are very lucky. But if the Chinese team is very lucky today, then as for three or four  A great opportunity but only scored one goal?

    And Henry, the opponent's young forward, is extremely fast. Only General Fan on the back line may be able to compete with him, but General Fan is too big when defending.

    , if he gets a red card or something, it will be a huge blow to the rest of the game.

    But at this time, an unexpected turn suddenly occurred on the court.

    Xie Feng once again passed the ball to Nie Fei's feet - this was already the third time, but in the process of receiving the ball these three times, Nie Fei was not able to find any flaws in the French team's defense - of course in the world  There is no goal that cannot be broken, but with the French team's defensive ability, when they shrink their defense, there seem to be few teams in the world that can break through their door - Pei Wei only needs to think about the fact that the Brazilian team played one more player in the final.  You will know the performance at that time.

    This time Fei still couldn't find a chance to break through or pass the threatening ball. Seeing that Djorkaeff also joined in his defense, Nie Fei had no choice but to pass the ball to the feet of Sun Chenghai on the right - although he was very concerned about his own defense.  He has always been very confident in his ball-handling skills, but he is not arrogant enough to think that he can not lose the ball under the siege of Deschamps, Petit and Djorkaeff.

    Sun Chenghai took the ball and rushed forward a few steps. Since three of the four midfielders of the French team were surrounding Nie Fei, when Sun Chenghai received the ball, a vacuum suddenly appeared in front of him. Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball towards him and broke through.  He was also very confident in his ability. He simply rushed forward with the ball, hoping to achieve some good results.

    Zidane, who was returning to defense, chased after him. Although speed was not his strong point, he was not slow even without the ball at his feet. After catching up with Sun Chenghai, he stretched out his hand behind Sun Chenghai.

    He originally planned to slow down Sun Chenghai's progress and then launch a defense, but he didn't know that he just pulled lightly, and Sun Chenghai fell down and shouted exaggeratedly.

    Zidane was stunned for a moment. He was running forward when Sun Chenghai was pulled down by him and stood in front of him. In order not to trip over him, Zidane jumped up and was about to jump off Sun Chenghai.  past.

    At this moment, he heard the referee's whistle blowing, and at the same time, French fans booed from the stands.

    He understood that it was the referee who called him a foul - Zidane, who was in the air, suddenly felt angry in his heart - these dirty guys!  I have been constantly using small moves to deal with myself, but now I just pulled it out and did it so exaggeratedly that I even got a foul!

    Anger arose from his heart, and evil grew from fear. In this state, Zidane almost subconsciously made a move. When he landed on the ground, Zidane moved his right foot back a little, and then stepped down.  Go down.

    This foot just stepped on Sun Chenghai's butt - from this point, it can also be seen that Zidane really can't control himself sometimes. Some of the red cards he received are actually of no value at all - such as hitting Matt with a head in the 2006 World Cup  Lucky's move, coupled with the current kick, can get himself a red card without causing any loss to the opponent.

    In fact, people don't think about the consequences of what they do when they are hot-headed. There are many examples of such stupid fouls in the world. There are two in this cup alone-Beckham  That childish hook, Ortega's action of using his 1.69 meter height to push the 1.97 meter Van der Sar's chin - they are all completely meaningless fouls. Although the opponent's expression is really exaggerated, but  You did commit a foul, and it was a flagrant foul outside of court action. It is definitely a red card and is not negotiable.

    Zidane is no exception. Although he is the core of France, although this cup is held in France, and although there are fans supporting him on the sidelines, the referee who is close at hand has no reason to turn a blind eye to his deliberate stepping action.  , he ran towards Zidane and then showed him a red card.

    Zidane glanced at the referee in confusion, and then seemed to realize what he had done. He picked up his jersey and wiped his chin, and then walked off the field expressionlessly.

    Many French fans in the stands booed, some were booing the referee, some were booing Sun Chenghai, but more people were booing Zidane - that action was clearly seen by everyone.  , definitely a red card winner.Cooperation, especially before this World Cup, FIFA strictly stipulates that red cards must be shown for tackles from behind and flagrant fouls.

    When Zidane walked past Jacquet, the expressionless Jacquet did not look at Zidane, but said quickly in a voice that only Zidane could hear: "Now I know how stupid my actions were.  ? If you can't control yourself for such meaningless fouls, then you will never reach the heights of Platini! "(-< ~138~~¿´Êé~~Íø~ >-Íø?.)(-<  ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >¡ª¡ª< ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >-)

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 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 264 The Honor of Asia

    Their sighs All of this began to become unreal in Pei Wei's eyes and ears, and everything in front of him began to become blurry

    Why did you lose another ball?  Didn't we show off our might just now, overwhelming the French team and almost equalizing the score?  How could it become two goals behind?  Time, is there still time?  There are five minutes left, come on, we haven¡¯t lost yet, we still have a chance

    "Du¡ª¡ª" a sharp whistle passed through the sky, piercing Pei Wei's eardrums, waking him up.

    The French players on the field raised their hands high and cheered heartily, while the Chinese team members were slumped on the lawn one by one. They had exhausted their energy in the game and lost.  The current situation makes them feel extremely tired.

    Pei Wei finally determined that the game was over and the Chinese team had lost. He calmed down and turned to Benitez next to him with an apologetic smile: "Raphael, I'm sorry you are right."  , we should not blindly believe in our own abilities and launch attacks. Now not only did we fail to score a point, we also lost an extra goal difference. If you want to blame it, then blame me, it was me who interfered with your thoughts.  ¡±

    "No." Benitez shook his head: "You did not order me what to do as the boss It was your words that moved me, because I was indeed tempted by the bright prospect of tying France  ¡­I chose to take a risk, and since the risk didn¡¯t work out, we have to accept failure, but we didn¡¯t lose everything.¡±

    He patted Pei Wei on the shoulder: "Now, go comfort our young men. It was you and me who made the mistake. There is no need for these young men who have performed well to bear any responsibility. They need comfort."

    Pei Wei nodded, walked to the court with Benitez, and began to comfort the players one by one, pulling them up from the lawn, patting the soil on their bodies, and saying a few words of comfort.

    Jacquet walked up and extended his hand to Benitez: "The Chinese team performed very well. We were lucky to win I hope to meet you again in the knockout stage."

    Benitez held Jacquet's hand and shrugged: "The French team won based on strength. We will still go all out in the next games."

    The French players on the field took the initiative to exchange jerseys with the Chinese team players. While celebrating, the French fans in the stands also applauded the Chinese team players - the tenacious Chinese players not only won the support of their opponents.  Respect, and also won the respect of French fans.

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    In a later game, the Chinese team got bad news. The Danish team relied on the goals of two forwards Sander and Brian Laudrup to beat the South African team 2-1, and was tied with the French team.  Among the top two teams in the group, the Chinese team is at the bottom of the group due to one less goal difference.

    This result made Pei Wei even more regretful. Unexpectedly, the schedule had changed, and the result of the Danish team's game had also changed - historically, they should have been tied 1-1 by South Africa in the second round, but now they have not.  Winning, this means that the next game will soon become a life and death battle for the Chinese team.

    The Chinese team¡¯s second game was six days later, on June 18, when the Chinese team faced the South African team.

    In the next few days, the Chinese team has been resting at the station, recuperating and accumulating energy - they must use their best condition to welcome the South African team.

    In addition, news from each group came one after another. After Italy in Group B tied Chile 2-2 with only a penalty kick created by Baggio, in Group D, a bigger upset broke out. The seeded teams in the group  , Spain, the favorite to win the championship, was caught behind by Nigeria after taking the lead twice. A fatal mistake by veteran goalkeeper Zubizarreta allowed Nigeria to equalize the score for the second time, and Oliseh's thunderous long-range shot allowed Nigeria to equalize the score for the second time.  Nigeria miraculously defeated the Spanish team 3-2, and the African hero began to spread its wings.

    The Netherlands in Group E was tied by Belgium, which can be regarded as a minor upset, while other games were uneventful, and the recognized strong teams all won the final victory.

    After the first round of the World Cup, all four teams from Asia were wiped out. The Chinese team lost to the host France 1 to 3, which was considered a glorious defeat. South Korea was defeated by Mexico after scoring one goal in advance.  The ball was defeated, Japan and Iran also lost to Argentina and Yugoslavia by a score of 0 to 1 respectively. This result also made Asian football lose face.

    However, the performance of the Asian teams did not seem to be embarrassing. The Chinese team and the French team competed until the last moment. The South Korean team also suppressed the Mexican team on the scene after relying on the slightly lucky free kick.  Football heroHa Seok-joo was sent off for a stupid shove from behind, which made the Korean team fall into a trap.

    Failure, Japan lost only one goal against the powerful Argentinian team, and the Iranian team also only lost one goal to the European powerhouse Yugoslavia. Overall, the performance was quite remarkable.

    ¡°But football games are so cruel. No matter how well you play, as long as you lose, you won¡¯t get points.

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    After two days of rest, the physical strength of the Chinese team members gradually recovered. In any case, the Chinese team has prepared for the World Cup for more than a month, and their physical reserves are still sufficient. Although the competition against the French team was very intense,  After two days of resumption of training, the players' physical fitness gradually began to reach sufficient level, and their condition was slowly recovering.

    On June 15, Wan Junsheng, the head of the Chinese delegation, found Pei Wei. The AFC wanted to conduct an interview with the Chinese team, and Wan Junsheng wanted Pei Wei to go.

    "Why me?" Pei Wei was a little surprised: "I'm just a translator. You are the head of the delegation, and there is coach Benitez below. There is no way to talk about me."

    "You are more eloquent than me. Benitez is a foreigner and doesn't understand these twists and turns. It's best for you to go." Wan Jun said with a smile: "You are not just a translator, you are also our representative.  The group¡¯s external press officer.¡±

    "A monthly salary of one yuan allows me to do so many things? Be careful, I will sue your Football Association for violating the Labor Law." Pei Wei said dissatisfied.

    "Just deal with them for a while." Wan Jun said in a good-tempered voice: "Besides, isn't this a chance for you to shine?"

    "Forget it, just think that I sold my life to your Football Association." Pei Wei sighed and said: "Why did the AFC come to us? Aren't West Asian teams always their darlings? South Korea and Japan are in Asia.  The Football Association is also very optimistic about it, why did it think of us this time? "

    "Who wants us to play the best?" Wan Jun said with a smile: "Judging from the scene, we played the best. Now the whole Europe knows that there is a Chinese team in Asia that almost pushed France to a dead end  ¡­Can they not interview us?¡±

    "Well, for the sake of improving the status of Chinese football in the AFC, I will avoid the difficulty and say a few words to them." Pei Wei sighed: "Huh, the honor of Asian football depends on us.  China comes to get it!¡±

    Pei Wei has no good impression of the AFC, which is basically controlled by West Asians. Although the personal relationship between AFC Secretary-General Veerappan and Xu is not bad, Pei Wei hates this guy and does not care about it.  In addition, just for the sake of future generations, his shitty words at the Asian Cup held in China were enough to make Pei Wei want to go up and slap him a few times.

    Pei Wei also dislikes other people, including South Korea's Zheng Mongjun - he has always stubbornly believed that South Korea's semi-finals in the 2002 World Cup was more of a shame for Asian football than a so-called honor.

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    Just like Liu Xiang won the first track and field gold medal for Asians in the Olympic Games, that is the pride of the Chinese people and has nothing to do with Asia - what contribution did other Asian countries have?  Why share this honor?

    Similarly, even if South Korea and Japan win the world championship, it has nothing to do with China - some so-called "elites" put their faces on it and talk about "Asia's honor", and be careful to stick to other people's butts.

    If Wan Junsheng knew Pei Wei's mentality, he would definitely not let Pei Wei accept this interview - what good words can a person with supremacy of nationalism say in such an interview?

    Of course, Pei Wei would not talk nonsense casually. After answering a few formulaic sentences, Pei Wei said the following sentences.

    "In the next game, we must win, because it is related to whether we can go further."

    "The first victory for an Asian team in this World Cup will be won by the Chinese team. Only the Chinese team can achieve this result."

    ¡°The Chinese team will fight for the honor of Asia. For the honor of Asia, the Chinese team will give everything.¡±

    Although these sentences always mention "the honor of Asia", the underlying meaning is very obvious: "Only we, China, can win honor for Asia! Other teams should do whatever they have to do."

    The AFC official broke into a cold sweat after hearing this. He didn't know what medicine Pei Wei had taken wrong, so he had to slightly modify Pei Wei's words so that he was not so sharp and handed it over.Go.

    After these words of Pei Wei were circulated, they caused an uproar, but that was what happened later.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 265 A chaotic start

    ;i|The team beat Morocco 3-0 and became the first team to qualify for the group stage with two consecutive victories. However, this is not the most important news. The biggest news is that Ronaldo scored with a powerful volley from outside the penalty area.  His first goal in the World Cup, in a later game, Norway and Scotland tied one to one, which also allowed the Brazilian team to not only qualify one round ahead of schedule, but also lock in the group ranking one round ahead of schedule.  position of one.

    On the 17th, in Group B, Italy also finished with three teams: Cameroon, Chile and Austria tied. All four teams in Group B still have a chance to qualify.

    The 18th is here, the second round of Group C where the Chinese team is located

    In a previous game, although Zidane was missing, the French team still defeated the Danish team 2-1. Djorkaeff and midfielder Petit each scored a goal. Denmark only relied on Michel.  . Laudrup scored a penalty kick.

    This result made everyone in the Chinese team breathe a sigh of relief. The French team defeated Denmark and has almost reserved a place to qualify for the group. Three teams are competing for another place. The starting point of the Chinese team is not lower than others.

    Defeating South Africa and then competing with Denmark is the only way for the Chinese team.

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    "In this game, we not only have to win, but we also have to strive for a sufficient goal difference!" Benitez's gloomy eyes swept across the faces of Pei Wei and Qi Marshal: "If we can win two goals, then in  In the final round, we won't be in a situation where we have to win to qualify - after all, Denmark lost one goal less than us to France. But we can't let the players know that we, the coaches, have to bear the pressure."

    Pei Wei and Marshal Qi nodded at the same time. Marshal Qi glanced at Pei Wei and sighed in his heart.

    If Pei Wei hadn¡¯t insisted on attacking and wanted to get a point from France, then the Chinese team would probably be on the same starting line as the Danish team, but now

    But what can he say?  Pei Wei was not the only one who was hot-headed at that time. Even he himself very much agreed with Pei Wei's point of view, but he just didn't say it out loud. Even Benitez was attracted by the prospect of drawing with France.  Are you staying?

    "But we can't appear anxious on the court." Benitez continued. His Chinese is now more fluent, but he speaks slower: "The South African team is as anxious as us. If they lose, it will be equal to  We lost the qualification to qualify, and our performance in the three warm-up games made everyone think that we will try to score points against South Africa. Therefore, we have to lure them out to attack with the same defensive counterattack tactics!  To deal with the South African team, even if we cannot score in the first half, we must at least ensure a draw. Then the South African team will be more anxious in the second half, and then it will be our chance to solve the opponent in the second half!¡±

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    The South African team's performance in the World Cup in France was not eye-catching, but their head coach was extremely familiar to Chinese fans in the future. He is the future head coach of the Japanese national team, the Frenchman Philippe, known as the "White Wizard"  .Troussier.

    Troussier is very clear about the current situation of South Africa and China. Both sides can only grasp hope by winning, while South Africa's situation is even worse. In addition to defeating the Chinese team, they also have to win in the final battle.  To get at least one point from the French team - just like this, they still have to expect the Chinese team to at least tie with the Danish team, so a big victory over China is their only way.

    The tactics set by Troussier for the South African team are to attack, attack, and attack again!  Not only must you win, but you must also win a big victory so that you can take the initiative in the final game!

    This mentality can be seen from the lineup he arranged, a three-four-three formation, goalkeeper Funk, three defenders Issa, Radebe, and Fish, and midfielders Barkley, Fortune, Moshaowu, and Baloyi.  , forward veteran Masinga, rookie McCarthy and the extremely fast Bartlett, he put all his treasure on the three forwards and the midfielder Fortune, who is both offensive and defensive, trying to use speed and impact to break down the Chinese team's defense.

    Benitez's formation is stable. The goalkeeper is still Ou Chuliang. The four defenders are Xie Feng, Zhang Enhua, General Fan, and Wu Jiying. The midfielder is slightly adjusted, with Li Gang as midfielder, Sun Chenghai as right midfielder, and Ma Tianzuo as left midfielder.  Midfielder, midfielder Nie Fei, double forwards Gao Feng and Hao Dong.

    "It's just as I thought" Benitez, who was sitting on the coaching bench, showed a smile: "South Africa is more anxious than us Their lineup is a great threat in counterattacks.  They also have strong abilities. However, except for Radebe, who has a little speed, the other two defenders are over 1.9 meters tall and can turn around.

    , our two forwards are going to show off their power.  "

    &nbsp; Benitez's confidence is justified. Neither Hao Dong nor Gao Feng are the so-called "fast horses" in the traditional Chinese sense. What they have is not only speed. Hao Dong also has explosive power and scoring ability.  Feng's running with the ball poses a greater threat, so Benitez would rather risk the risk of a single forward offensive method and insist on using the two of them as a forward combination, because he likes them both in counterattacks and positional battles.  All have the characteristics of scoring ability.

    The game has begun.

    There is no doubt about the importance of this game to both sides. Although theoretically speaking, even if the Chinese team loses this game, there is still hope of qualifying. That is to defeat the Danish team by a big score, and then count on the French team to defeat South Africa, thus  To get first in the group through goal difference - but if you can't even win against South Africa, it is undoubtedly a fantasy to win against the stronger Denmark.

    And South Africa has no retreat. If they cannot win, they will be eliminated early.

    The Chinese team that kicked off first did not launch a fierce attack as Troussier thought, but fell back in the backcourt calmly, as if they were not in a hurry to win.

    The South African players didn¡¯t think much about it. Three forwards rushed into the Chinese team¡¯s half at the same time and began to press in the frontcourt.

    The excellent physical fitness of the black people gave them strong explosive power. They pressed hard in the frontcourt. After a few kicks in the backcourt, the Chinese team was forced to pass a long pass through the midfield. The ball was pushed down by the South African team's defender.  , the South African team got possession of the ball.

    In South Africa's offense, Bartlett used his speed to break through Wu Jiying's defense on the right, and then passed into the penalty area. General Fan got ahead of Masinga and headed the ball to clear the ball. Fortune followed up with a long shot, and the ball was high above the goal post.

    Ou Chuliang passed the ball to Xie Feng, and Xie Feng passed it to Sun Chenghai in front. Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei played a one-two and then broke through to the wing. Seeing that there was no chance of passing the ball, he passed it back to Nie Fei. Nie Fei passed it to  Ma Tian on the left. After taking two steps, Ma Tian suddenly took a long shot. The ball also missed the baseline.

    At the beginning of the game, both sides had a shot each, but they did not pose any substantial threat to the opponent's goal.

    These two shots seemed to be a microcosm of the subsequent games. The South African team had slightly more attacks and the Chinese team had a lot of attacks. However, both sides played a bit disorganized. They looked lively but had little effect.

    Nie Fei was closely guarded by two players of the opponent - he made a sensation in the match against the French team and naturally became the target of the opponent's surveillance. Under the guard of two black players whose physical fitness far exceeded his, Nie Fei took  The ball has become a luxury, let alone organizing an offense.

    The situation of the South African team is not much better. The randomness of African players means that their offense does not have much formality and relies more on the three forwards to fight alone. In this case, China is more disciplined.  The team did not suffer any losses on defense.

    The game entered a chaotic battle, but Troussier on the sidelines had a smile on his face - bringing the game into a chaotic battle was exactly what he wanted. In terms of discipline, African teams are definitely not as good as Asian teams.  The advantage lies in physical fitness and abundant physical fitness. In such a melee, as long as the Chinese team is brought up by South Africa, the balance of victory will tilt towards South Africa.

    As long as the Chinese team can take advantage of the chaos and score a goal, the Chinese team will have to press out and attack. Then it will be the time for South Africa's three forwards to show off their power.

    He thought well, but he overlooked one point. Although the Chinese team was also very chaotic offensively, their defensive position was still solid. Although the South African team had a strong impact, it could not defeat China.  In the team's defense, the leading figure on the front line, Masinga, was stared at by General Fan, who also had excellent physical fitness. The two wingers could only harass the Chinese team's wings and could not directly pose a threat to the goal.

    Although Fei was stared at by two opposing players, he also restrained the two South African midfielders. The South African team, which had no full-backs, could only attack through the dribbling of the two wingers. The Chinese team used seven players to attack.  It's more than enough to defend five opponents.

    The only thing that worries Benitez about the South African team is their set pieces. South Africa has an absolute advantage in terms of height. Fortunately, although the first half has been played for 20 minutes, the Chinese team has not given the opponent any freedom in the frontcourt.  Chances for balls and corner kicks.

    The Chinese team was patiently shrinking its defense bit by bit, and the South African team was gradually pressing out unknowingly. In their half, there was a large area of ??no man's land. This situation was what Gao Feng and Hao Dong liked best.  have witnessed.

    This was a game that tempted the South African team to put aside their worries and attack aggressively. However, in order to set up this game, Benitez also took a big risk. If he failed to defend during the contraction of defense, South Africa would score a goal.  If so, ?The situation on the field will be reversed immediately.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 266: Lure the snake out of its hole

    Li Gang, who rushed up from the side, was a step too late to block the ball. The ball quickly flew towards the goal at an extremely fast speed.

    African players seem to be able to produce players with excellent long-range shooting ability. Perhaps it is due to the excellent physical fitness of black people. Their long-range shooting has nothing unique in terms of angle, but the victory lies in their strength. A few days ago  Oliseh's winning goal for Nigeria was a beautiful long-range shot. At that time, Zubizarreta had actually touched the ball, but the power contained in the ball flicked his fingers away and hit the goal.  After a bounce on the inside of the post, it still went into the goal.

    However, no matter how beautiful the long-range shot is, it can't penetrate the human body. Now the penalty area of ??the Chinese team is densely packed with people. Fortune's long-range shot immediately changed several directions as soon as it flew into the penalty area. After continuous refraction, the ball went wrong.  The ball fell to McCarthy's feet in the penalty area. McCarthy had no time to adjust, so he tilted his body and subconsciously smacked the ball.

    No matter how fast Chu Liang reacted to such a close shot, he would not have time to react. Just when despair came to the hearts of everyone in the Chinese team, the sound of "dang" pulled their souls back to their bodies - the ball  The ball hit the goal post and bounced into the penalty area. Zhang Enhua took a flying kick and drove the ball far away.

    The ball flew far beyond the baseline. At this time, Pei Wei on the sideline put his heart back into his stomach. God had favored the Chinese team at that moment.

    But the South African players don¡¯t think so. The almost scoring just now made them full of confidence again - we are about to score, don¡¯t you see, if it weren¡¯t for the good luck of the Chinese team, we would have scored!  Keep up the good work and be sure to score first!

    The South African defenders also relaxed their defense against Nie Fei. From just now to now, Nie Fei's performance was mediocre and he didn't get the ball a few times. This also made the South African defenders look down upon him - this young man is nothing more than that.  , no wonder, what can such a young man accomplish?  The good performance against France was probably just an accident.

    The number of players defending the fly was reduced from two to one, and another player joined the attack - this was Troussier's instruction.  The South African team's offensive numbers are now a bit small, and the pressure on the Chinese team's defense is not high enough. In Troussier's view, the increased offensive manpower at this time will definitely be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

    The Chinese team¡¯s defense has become tighter. Even Nie Fei no longer hangs around the center circle, but has returned to a place a little later. This seems to be evidence that the Chinese team is about to be unable to withstand the situation.

    Fortune, who was pulled to the wing, passed the ball into the penalty area. Masinga collided with General Fan, but did not knock General Fan away. This surprised the famous South African player. His physical fitness was very good.  Excellent, known as "the bull" in Europe, I didn't expect this Asian to be able to withstand his own collision.

    Neither of them could hit the ball. McCarthy rushed forward and when he was about to fight for the ball, Zhang Enhua had already hit the ball out of the penalty area.

    Sun Chenghai got the ball in front of the opponent, then quickly turned around and passed a half-high ball to Nie Fei in front.

    He ran towards the ball, and the South African player behind him followed closely, preparing to hit Nie Fei with his body as soon as he stopped the ball - he didn't believe that this thin young man could withstand his own collision.

    Seeing that the ball was very close, he immediately moved forward quickly, then bumped into it with his chest and raised his hands high - this was to avoid being called a foul by the referee.

    But the moment he hit him, Nie Fei tilted his whole body to the right, avoiding his collision, and then stretched out his foot to pick the ball under the ball. The ball jumped up and over the defender's head, and then Nie Fei  Fei made a quick half-turn, went around him, and caught the ball!

    The defender couldn't stop his pace and rushed forward. It took him a long time to stabilize his body.

    After receiving the ball, Fei moved the ball forward and started running in stride. From the contact just now, he knew that the defender liked to hit himself with his body first. He had already figured out the opponent's style and Fei Zai didn't turn around.  Under the circumstances, he can judge when the other party will bump into him - just take advantage of this and get rid of this annoying guy who has been pestering him!

    If there were still two defensive players, then Nie Fei would not have gone straight in like this - but Troussier had reduced the number of people guarding him by one - this decision did not become the last straw for the Chinese team.  , but added the last shovelful of soil to his own grave.

    The South African team pressed very high. Except for the three defenders and the midfielder who was watching Nie Fei, who were still guarding the center circle, everyone else had already pressed into the 30-meter area of ??the Chinese team's goal. Nie Fei was trying to escape.  After taking out the defensive midfielder, only three defenders from the South African team were left in front of them.

    Three on three, a good opportunity for the Chinese team!

    Fei dribbled the ball very quickly. He quickly crossed the center line. When he saw Isa rushing towards him, he immediately moved the ball to the side and passed it straight!

    He passed the ball to Gao Feng because Gao Feng was faster than Hao Dong.

    This pass was passed very loudly. Gao Feng ran out of his top speed and gradually got away.

    Radebe, who was still able to keep pace with him, had already moved two or three meters away after catching up with the ball. On the other side, Hao Dong also caught up with him, and the other defender Fish had already been run away empty-footed.  Hao Dong didn't know where he was thrown.

    Radebe did not dare to rush forward to tackle - the punishment for tackles from behind in this World Cup is extremely severe. Any such foul will result in a red card, which also makes Radebe wary.

    Goalkeeper Funk rushed out of the penalty area and formed a double attack with Radebe. But this was what Gao Feng was waiting for. After seeing Funke rush out of the penalty area, he immediately pushed the ball laterally!

    Like the wind, he rushed up from behind and pushed a ground ball towards the rolling ball!

    Hao Dong, who took the shot immediately, didn¡¯t put in too much force, and the ball didn¡¯t roll forward very fast, but facing such a huge empty goal, such a shot was enough.

    Before Funk rolled and crawled towards the ball, the ball had already rolled into the goal!

    One to zero!  In the 31st minute of the first half, the Chinese team made a wonderful counterattack. The three attackers in the frontcourt easily broke through the opponent's goal with continuous passes!  Benitez's tactic of luring the snake out of its hole was a huge success!

    This time Dong didn¡¯t do his 101st celebration, but stood on the spot, clenched his hands and roared loudly!

    Nearly half of the stands immediately waved red flags, and cheers flooded the entire stadium!

    In this game, the number of Chinese fans cheering for the Chinese team increased a lot. After all, the opponent was not the host country, and the wonderful performance of the Chinese team in the first game also made Chinese fans more interested in watching the football live.  Nearly half of the stands were occupied by Chinese fans, and the uniform "Come on" sounds made people think this was China.

    Pei Wei, Benitez and Qi Marshal off the field gave each other two consecutive slaps, then opened their arms and cheered loudly.

    One to zero!  This is not the first goal of the Chinese team in the World Cup, but it is the first time that the Chinese team takes the lead in the World Cup!

    After the celebration of the Chinese players, Benitez stood up and shouted a few times, meaning to continue to defend and counterattack, and to improve the success rate!  Anyway, now South Africa has no way out. Even if Troussier knows that the Chinese team is playing a sneak attack tactic, he can't do anything about it. For the current South African team, if they don't attack, they will definitely die. After attacking, there may be another chance.  A glimmer of hope - it's that simple.

    Benitez dug a pit, and Troussier knew he had been fooled when he stepped on the first kick, but even if he knew clearly that there was a fire pit in front of him, he still had to jump down without looking back - there was no way.  You may not die if you jump, but if you don't jump, you will definitely die - there is a wolf chasing behind you.

    Therefore, there is nothing to fear from conspiracy. As long as the conspiracy is discovered, it will basically have no lethality. What is lethal is the conspiracy - the conspiracy that forces you to have no way out.

    The furious Troussier stood up and shouted a few words loudly to the South African team members. Although Pei Wei couldn't hear clearly, he roughly guessed the meaning: We have reached this point anyway, there is no way out.  - You can only attack, keep attacking, keep attacking - even if it is a tough nut, you have to smash it open!

    The South African team's offensive power is quite impressive, especially a group of black people who are sprinting back and forth regardless of their physical strength. This puts a lot of pressure on the Chinese team's defensive players. However, this group of Chinese team's defensive players are all in relatively good health and are not very good.  Afraid of the opponent's collision, Benitez took a good look at the overall situation and replaced all the high school seniors with strong long-passing ability, replacing him with Ma Tian, ??who has better physical fitness. If it weren't for Sun Chenghai, he would be indispensable.  He is even planning to use the defensive group to play the right midfielder.

    In the next ten minutes, the South African team launched wave after wave of attacks, but they repeatedly hit the wall in front of the Chinese team's defense that was so tight that even a fly could not fly over - and was defeated by the Dutch and French teams.  The Chinese team's defensive line, which has been tested offensively, has become more experienced, and the South African team's offense is nothing in their eyes.

    Pei Wei couldn't help but sigh, as expected, only in high-level competition can players grow rapidly - even veterans such as General Fan and Xie Feng have made great progress in these high-level games with real swords and guns.  , which shows how much they need to compete with higher-level opponents.

    In ?Amid the crazy but messy bombardment of the African team, the Chinese team withstood the last ten minutes of the first half and successfully maintained their one-goal lead until the end of the first half - which meant that they had left.  A step off the cliff.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 267 First World Cup Win

    Now the advantage is completely in our hands and rhythm control, and victory will definitely belong to us!  "

    In the locker room, Benitez waved his fist and said that since he became more fluent in Chinese and became more familiar with the players, he no longer needed Pei Wei's help with such morale-boosting matters: "In the second half, I  There are no other requirements. I just want you to concentrate your energy more, without allowing any dispersion. Focus on dense defense in the middle. The goalkeeper must pay attention to the opponent's long-range shots. They have several heavy gunners. They must play fast when counterattacking.  , after grabbing the ball in the backcourt, hand it to Nie Fei immediately. If it cannot be handed over, we will play a long ball, use the speed of Hao Dong and Gao Feng to attack the opponent's defense, and give full play to our advantage in speed  do you understand?"

    "Got it!" the players responded loudly.

    "Very good, now have a good rest and regain your strength!" After saying this, Benitez walked to Pei Wei and Qi Dashuai and began to discuss in a low voice how to deal with some situations that may occur in the second half, leaving the players to their own devices.  free time.

    This has become a routine for the national team during halftime. The players do not need to think about other things. They only need to follow the coach¡¯s instructions, which will help them recover more quickly.

    The fifteen-minute break passed quickly. Before the staff came to inform, Benitez stood up and said briefly and forcefully: "Boys go fight, let us strive for victory, accept the presence of  The warmest cheers from the fans!¡±

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    The second half of the game started with warm cheers. The Chinese fans were happy for the lead in the first half, while the South African fans were cheering for their team.  Fans from both sides firmly believe that the final victory belongs to the team they support!

    The second half started with the South African team. With no way out, they launched the most violent attack, but it was more efficient and more layered than in the first half. They continued to impact back and forth from the two wings, attacking Masin in the middle.  Canada and others create opportunities. In such a suppressive style of play, as long as the Chinese team is negligent, the opponent may score the goal.

    But the Chinese team overcame it. They had already been mentally prepared for the harsh situation on the court. More importantly, the three sharp knives in the frontcourt gave them endless confidence-we just need to hold on and try our best to  If the ball is sent to the frontcourt, then Nie Fei, Hao Dong, Gao Feng and the others will definitely be able to expand the score for us again!

    South Africa's three defenders all have strong frontal defense capabilities and excellent high-altitude defense and headers. However, precisely because they are all very large, slow turning has become a huge problem. Except for Radebe, the other two  The defenders were unable to use their speed to suppress the counterattacks of Gao Feng and Hao Dong. Even Radebe was born as a man-marking central defender. He was not proficient in playing sweeper from behind. Facing the fast and agile forwards of the Chinese team, more  Sometimes they can only delay the opponent's offense by fouling.

    The result of this tactic was that less than ten minutes into the second half, the other two defenders except Radebe all received a yellow card. This was the result of two quick attacks by Hao Dong and Gao Feng. If  If they hadn't been very cautious and used physical collision and pulling to stop the Chinese team's attack, it wouldn't be a surprise to receive a red card.

    Originally, the Chinese team's defense also had such a problem, but General Fan, who became less and less impatient, increased the speed of pursuit for the defense, and they, who spent most of the time on defense, reduced the occurrence of this situation.  To the lowest.

    In this case, the South African team, which has an obvious offensive advantage, is often in danger in the backcourt. With two defenders carrying yellow cards, they are inevitably a little constrained defensively, while the Chinese team boldly added long passes.  And the number of times he sent the ball directly to the feet of the two forwards for them to break through. On one occasion, Gao Feng almost dribbled the ball straight to Huanglong. If it weren't for the desperate rescue efforts of goalkeeper Funk and the defender, the Chinese team would have expanded the score to 2-0.  .

    In the 69th minute, the South African team ushered in their best scoring opportunity so far. Masinga got rid of General Fan and hit the goalpost with a header. The Chinese team escaped.

    As the saying goes, "If you survive a catastrophe, you will be blessed later." Although this statement does not work in football matches, this time the Chinese team has truly experienced blessings. Five minutes after this attack, the Chinese team faced another  A good opportunity came.

    The South African team failed in an attack. Ma Tian immediately handed the ball to Nie Fei. Nie Fei passed the ball diagonally without hesitation. Gao Feng quickly stepped in from the side. After receiving Nie Fei's pass, he passed the ball from the side.  Start to break through with the ball.

    Radebe was chasing closely behind Gao Feng. Although his speed was not as fast as Gao Feng's, his pursuit blocked Gao Feng's inward cutting route. In any case, once a counterattack was forced?The wing threat will be greatly reduced.

    Gao Feng tried to break through to the middle, but was blocked by Radebe. The ball was almost snatched away by the opponent. Although he cleverly controlled the ball again, his whole body was already suppressed.

    In the margin area, it was a bit difficult to get the ball when forced by the strong Radebe, let alone cut inside.

    By this time, Fei had already run up and called out. After Gao Feng heard this, he immediately knocked Radebe away a little, seized the momentary gap and passed the ball to Nie Fei.

    The ball kept flying and he raised his foot as if to hit the goal. The South African defender on the side tried his best to intercept, but Nie Fei changed his kicking method the moment he touched the ball and pushed the ball horizontally to the edge of the penalty area.  .

    Ma Tian, ??who just sent the ball flying, did not stop, but ran up with him, running for nearly 60 meters - if he was not known for his physical strength and ability to get up and down, this paragraph would probably be useless.  The distance he ran at his maximum speed was enough to make him run out of breath - his perseverance gave him the opportunity to become the hero of the Chinese team.

    Fei¡¯s pass was just right. He only had to lift his foot to shoot. There was no South African player around him to defend. From in front of him to the goal there was only a goalkeeper who had just turned around in panic

    "Ma'er! Shoot!" Hao Dong's shout came from the side.

    Ma Tian swung his left foot, turned his body slightly to the right, and used the centrifugal force brought by the rotation of his body to hit the rolling ball with a kick!

    The stadium immediately became quiet, and the ball suddenly lifted off the ground and flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal!

    "The ball is in! Ma Tian shoots from a distance! Two to zero! The Chinese team takes the lead again!" Huang Taixian's hoarse roar sounded again from the studio, and then his voice was immediately drowned by the huge cheers that suddenly broke out on the scene.  In an instant, countless scattered objects flew up from the stands where the Chinese fans were sitting. The sound of the eight-sided drums arranged in a row rolled across the stands like muffled thunder. The land of China was boiling!

    After Ma Tian saw the ball hitting the net, he covered his face and immediately let go. He opened his arms and ran quickly in the field, roaring incessantly. Even Hao Dong and the others could not catch up with him.

    Ma Tian ran all the way to the coaching bench of the Chinese team, jumped up, opened his arms and hugged Benitez tightly in the air. The huge impact made Benitez sit on the ground.

    It wasn¡¯t until the celebrating players dispersed that Benitez got up from the ground in embarrassment. Next to him, Pei Wei laughed without any awareness of his comrades. Even Marshal Qi was full of smiles.

    Although embarrassed, Benitez is in a good mood - if the score can be maintained until the end, then the Chinese team will be the same as the Danish team in goal difference and number of goals. Of course, if it can score again  A ball would have been better.

    "If the score remains until the end, then we and the Danish team both have three points, scoring three goals and conceding three goals, with a goal difference of zero. If we draw with Denmark in the last game, how should we be ranked?" Pei Wei  Suddenly remembered this question and asked.

    This question also stunned Benitez. He turned to look at Marshal Qi with questioning eyes, and Marshal Qi looked at the players.

    "No one knows about it?" Pei Wei wondered, but this situation is indeed very rare, and even he, a senior fan, doesn't know about it.

    Finally, someone found out the competition rules issued by the World Cup Organizing Committee: "If the points, goal difference, number of goals, and competition results between the two teams are all the same, the World Cup Organizing Committee will draw lots to determine who will advance to the next round.  "

    "Damn it, don't we have to score one more goal to ensure that we can qualify if we tie?" Pei Wei said depressedly: "It would be a joke if we were drawn out of the top 16."

    "We can't attack rashly." Benitez smiled bitterly: "Now we are tied with Denmark. If we have to attack forcefully and the South African team recovers a goal, then we must win against Denmark to qualify.  Ohwe can¡¯t take this risk.¡±

    "Yeah" Pei Wei murmured. If he hadn't insisted on attacking in the last game, the Chinese team would be in a much better situation now, but the matter has passed, and we can't make the same mistake in the last game again.  .

    The South African team, which was two goals behind, almost launched a desperate attack, but now that their morale was in chaos, they could no longer pose a greater threat to the Chinese team. However, the Chinese team was unable to launch another attack. They had been suppressed by the opponent for so long.  The physical exertion was also huge, and the remaining ten minutes ended with frequent mistakes from both sides. The final whistle blew, and the Chinese team defeated the South African team 2-0, winning their first victory in the World Cup!

    ?ps: Sorry, I was really busy today. I ate at work at noon and went to my lover¡¯s house for dinner in the afternoon. I almost got dragged into playing cards with them. I found an excuse before running back. I just finished coding this  Chapter, Lao Guo will take a rest for a while and continue coding. The second chapter may be very late. Brothers, there is no need to wait. If you can't finish coding today, you will make up for today's three chapters tomorrow.

    ??Also, the rules of this World Cup were found by Lao Guo in FIFA's rules and regulations. They should be correct. Friends who know the true and correct rules please leave a message in the book review area.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 268 Normal Mind

    Lee - From this point of view, the Chinese team is much luckier than their old enemy South Korea. They have participated in four consecutive World Cups including this World Cup, but they are still struggling to win a victory. Their group  The opponent in the second round of the tournament is the powerful Dutch team. It seems that the time for their first World Cup victory will be extended.

    All fans know that the chance of the Korean team to beat the Dutch team is very slim, but except for Pei Wei, no one thought that the Korean team would lose so embarrassingly - their proud physical superiority and tenacious fighting spirit are so strong in the Dutch team.  They were completely defeated in front of the overall strength. They were chasing the ball throughout the game, but the ball was firmly controlled by the Dutch team throughout the game. While a lot of their energy was consumed, the Dutch goals also came one after another.  , Cocu, Overmars, Bergkamp, ??Hoydonk, Franco De Boer's five goals completely pushed the Korean team into the abyss, becoming the first Asian team to be eliminated.  At the same time, it also allowed the Dutch team to gain enough goal difference. In the last game, they could only fight for honor.

    The Iranian team became the second Asian team to win. They defeated the United States 2-1 in the second round. Madavekia's goal in the 84th minute sealed the victory for them.  In the final round, they had to defeat the powerful German team to qualify from the group, but no matter what, they still retained a glimmer of hope.

    However, the focus of this game was not on the field. Before kick-off, Iranian and American players mingled and took pictures, which closely linked football and peace. From this perspective, this scene seemed more important than the final score.  Be able to be remembered.

    After South Korea, Japan was also eliminated - they lost to Croatia again with a score of zero to one. Suker's goal not only allowed the team to qualify early, but also allowed the Japanese team to exit early. The situation of this group is probably  The most obvious thing is that Argentina and Croatia have both qualified after two rounds. The last round of competition is just a competition for ranking.

    Now it seems that among the four Asian teams, the only one with the best hope of entering the top 16 is the Chinese team. South Korea and Japan have been eliminated early. Although Iran still has hope, it is still very difficult to win against the German team.  Although Germany has been on a decline in recent years, their strong strength is still not something that Asian teams can shake. The Iranian team has very little hope of qualifying.

    Although the Danish team is also a relatively strong team in Europe, it is still far behind Germany. The Chinese team is not without hope.

    But is the Danish team really that easy to deal with?

    Six years have passed since the Danish myth of 1992, but the main players of the Danish team, the creators of that myth, are still there, including goalkeeper Schmeichel, midfielder Michel Laudrup and forward Brian Laudrup.  Still maintaining their own form, the addition of a group of rookies such as Jorgensen and Sander also enriched their strength. Laudrup, who had originally decided to retire, returned before the start of the World Cup to increase their midfield strength. They are  The biggest stone lying on the road for the Chinese team to qualify for the group stage.

    There is no limit to people's hearts. Originally, Pei Wei didn't have much hope for the Chinese team to qualify for the group stage. He knew that there was a champion among the opponents in this group, a top eight team. But now, as long as they win,  If you beat your opponent, you will definitely qualify. If you draw your opponent, you can also gamble on your luck by drawing lots.  No matter who it is, they will start to face this problem: we really have hope of entering the top 16!  If they can enter the top 16, then this result will have tied North Korea with 66 (they also qualified in the group at that time, but there were fewer teams at the time, and qualifying in the group was the quarterfinals) and Saudi Arabia in the last year, becoming the best player in this World Cup.  The most brilliant Asian team!

    "Pei! You have to keep a normal mind! You must know that your attitude will affect the players! Against the Danish team, we must play with a normal mind, just like we played against France Do you understand?"  Benitez had to remind Pei Wei.

    "I understand." Pei Wei said distressedly: "But I don't know how to control myself Rafael, do you know, what does qualifying for the World Cup group mean to us? We have already done it by scoring goals in the World Cup.  , we did it and won. Qualifying in the group is our first goal now. This goal is right in front of us. I can¡¯t control myself from being excited!¡±

    "As a fan, of course you can be as excited as you want! But you are not a fan now. You are one of the coaches of the national team, and your performance is the benchmark for player behavior!" Benitez said sternly:  "Every move you make will be seen by the players. If you get excited, they will get excited too, and then they will lose the most important sense of normalcy on the court! Do you know why we were able to play so well against France?  Because they are playing under pressure, and we?? did not

    Mai is stronger than us. If we were under pressure first, we would have lost more than half of the game before it started!  "

    Benitez's words surprised Pei Weiran. Indeed, after becoming a member of the national team, he used such emotions to influence the players of the national team more from the perspective of a fan. Although this approach made  The players have a stronger sense of responsibility and a stronger desire to win, but unknowingly, the players also start to become extreme!

    As fans, it is natural to shout slogans such as "win or die" and "must qualify", but players cannot think like this. Overdoing anything is not a good thing. It is helpful to keep calm without losing excitement.  Players develop stronger abilities.

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded and re-examined himself: "Let me do the ideological work for the players."

    At this moment, he returned to the boss Pei Wei, the boss who was calm and calm yet passionate and motivated, instead of the fanatical football fan Pei Wei - the qualities needed for an excellent soldier are to fight bravely and never leave his comrades.  Never give up, and the quality required of a good commander is to be calm and courageous, and dare to give up at critical moments. Football and war always have something in common.

    In the next few days, Pei Wei was like a neighborhood committee aunt, constantly chatting with the players one by one. Was the conversation probably about eating?  How is the child?  Are you getting used to this period of time?  We played very well this time. Everyone will praise us when we return to China. As long as we play to our own level, no matter what the result is, we are all heroes. Don't be burdened, really don't be burdened, Qian  Don't be burdened

    The consequence was that the members of the national team turned around and ran away when they saw Pei Wei in the next few days. They were really frightened by this guy's nagging. Several players had already put the title of "Tang Monk" on Pei Wei's head -  ¨DOf course, these players must have watched "Westward Journey".

    Even Nie Fei, who liked chatting with Pei Wei the most, was like this - he was really dizzy when he talked about it, but when Pei Wei made such a fuss, the players didn't have time to think about the game anymore, and they didn't bear anything.  pressure.

    "Hehe, nagging is still useful." Pei Wei smiled privately and said to Benitez: "Tell them annoyance to the point where I will hide as soon as I see them. That way I won't have time to think about the consequences of winning, drawing or losing the game.  "Sometimes, the more they think about these things, the more pressure they get. Now even if they think about it occasionally, it won't be a huge pressure to crush them."

    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that the pressure in their hearts will burst out during the game?¡± Benitez asked with a wry smile.

    "Then what can I do?" Pei Wei glared: "If you say there is no pressure, there will be no pressure? Everyone will be nervous! All I can do is let them think as little as possible other things, just  It¡¯s up to the players themselves to solve the problem. Besides, what I said these days is not in vain. After all, we have achieved impressive results. Even if we lose the last game and fail to qualify, we can already explain it.¡±

    "I hope so." Benitez murmured: "But if there is a chance to enter the top 16, I don't think anyone will let it go."

    "Me too." Pei Wei nodded: "I hope so too. Since we have come to this step, there is no reason not to strive for a further step."

    On June 23, the final round of the World Cup group stage kicked off.

    For the sake of fairness, the last match of the group stage was arranged for teams in the same group to be held at the same time. In Group A, Morocco was hopeful that it had qualified after beating Scotland 3-0, but Norway miraculously  In the last ten minutes, Brazil scored two goals and won 2-1, squeezing the poor Moroccans out of the top 16. In Group B, Italy defeated Austria 2-1 and qualified first in the group. Cameroon was defeated by Chile.  After a one-to-one draw, the Chilean team squeezed out its opponent with a one-point advantage, and the African Lions had no choice but to go home.

    On June 24th, the Group C match began.

    Located in Lens, the Felix Boralt Stadium, which can accommodate more than 41,000 people, is already full. More than 10,000 Chinese fans and nearly 20,000 Danish fans poured into the stadium early.  You want to see your team qualify from this group and reach the top 16.

    "A normal mind. Everyone must maintain a normal mind." In the locker room, Pei Wei was doing the final mobilization: "This is not a decisive battle, just an ordinary game. If we win, we will advance to the top 16. If we lose, we will advance to the top 16."  Let's go home and draw - our future will be determined by luck, nothing more. And your performance has given fans across the country the greatest satisfaction. No matter what the result is, you will become the heroes of Chinese football.  Become forever known to Chinese fansBe a part of remembering!  "

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 269 Fighting Denmark to the death

    In the World Cup in France, there are three special teams. They are the "one-person team", the "two-person team" and the "three-person team". It sounds weird, but it doesn't make sense at all.  No.

    The "one-man team" is the Paraguay team in South America. Their on-field captain, spiritual leader and tactical core are all the same person, that is the magical goalkeeper Chilavert. The entire team is united around him.  With a standard defensive counterattack, they reached the top 16 in one fell swoop and almost dragged the host country, which was missing Zidane, into a penalty shootout.  The "team of two" refers to the Chilean team, which is also from South America. The forward "double Sa" combination is their biggest driving force. Although they did not win a game in the 1998 World Cup, they still reached the top 16.  In the end, it was just the losing team. Salas scored four goals in four games, and almost all of these four goals were contributed by another forward Zamorano.

    As for the "three-person team", it refers to the Danish team that the Chinese team is about to face. Which three people are they referring to?  Schmeichel and the Laudrup brothers, who can be called the world's best goalkeepers, were also the biggest contributors to Denmark's European Championship victory six years ago. The goalkeeper, midfielder, and forward are the solid backbone of the Danish team.  .

    Schmeichel was certainly considered a world-class goalkeeper during his peak period, but now his peak period has gradually passed. The intimidation brought by his huge body gradually decreases with age, and the opposite reaction is more  It has dropped a lot in the past, so Benitez has repeatedly warned that if you get a chance to score a single goal in the game, you must not show off your footwork in an attempt to get rid of him and then hit an empty goal. Seize his opportunity to attack and push to the ground.  Roll the ball, push the angle, use this kind of shot to defeat him. When attacking in positional battles, you can use more long shots to cause Schmeichel's release. Now Schmeichel's release is also a big problem. In Manchester United's  There have been several such blunders this season.  In the midfield, Li Gang was targeting Michel Laudrup. Although the opponent had excellent skills, he was already in his thirties and was about to retire. Physical strength and speed were his weaknesses, so he tried to control the opponent's ball.  As for Laudrup Jr., who is the most threatening and in his prime age, Benitez sent General Fan to defend. To deal with such a fast and technical forward, General Fan, a central defender with speed and body, is more suitable.

    As for the other forward Sander, he was handed over to Zhang Enhua. Zhang Enhua is more experienced in dealing with such an impactful tall center. The right midfielder Jorgensen was handed over to Wu Jiying Benitez did everything he could.  , as for the effect, we can only see it from actual combat.

    The Chinese team is on the field. Today, the Chinese team has made some adjustments in terms of players. Sun Chenghai appears at the right back position, Li Min plays the right midfielder, and the other positions are the same as in the game against South Africa. They are full of confidence and high morale.

    But sometimes good results are not guaranteed if you are fully prepared. Not long after the game started, the Chinese team suffered a heavy blow.

    Toftin quickly stole the ball passed by Ma Tian to Nie Fei in the midfield, and then handed it directly to Laudrup in front. Laudrup seemed to control the ball nonchalantly, and then used a clever turn  After dodging Li Gang who came up to grab the ball, he distributed the ball to the front, and it was his younger brother Laudrup who received the ball.

    General Fan followed, but Laudrup did not dribble the ball. He made a beautiful diagonal pass to Jorgensen who was on the wing. Jorgensen faced Wu Jiying who came to defend and made a forceful pass to attract the ball.  Wu Jiying caught Wu Jiying's attention, and then knocked the ball back to the right back Helweger who stepped forward for the assist. Helweger passed the ball into the penalty area. Sander rushed forward, shook off Zhang Enhua's stare, and jumped high.  Throw your head and attack the goal!

    Facing this close header, Ou Chuliang just waved his hand symbolically, and then the ball flew into the goal!

    The Chinese fans who were cheering loudly just now fell silent instantly, and were replaced by the loud cheers of more than 20,000 Danish fans!

    Johnson, the head coach of the Danish team, jumped up happily and waved his fist fiercely. He believed that his team was not inferior to the miraculous national team in 1992> and the Laudrup brothers, Tove  Ding, Sander and other Mesozoics have already shouldered the banner of the veterans. The entire team is united and can achieve the impossible even if it is comparable to that of 1992!

    He has set his sights on the road after qualifying from the group. Now the first place in Group D has come out. It is the African Eagles Nigeria team that played extremely well. They have countless talented players, but they are very disciplined.  In the opinion of the Danish team, such a team is easy to deal with.

    As for the Chinese team - Johnson admitted that this team played well and once almost pushed the French team into despair. However, lack of experience is the biggest problem of this team. Johnson does not think this team can give Denmark  The team brings too much trouble.

    &nbsp; Now it¡¯s only five minutes into the game

    First, he recognized this - the Chinese team's performance in the first two games was due to their correct tactics: shrinking defense allowed their lack of experience in the back line to be well covered up, and quick counterattacks  This allows the characteristics of their three fast offensive players to be fully displayed - but now, the Danish team has scored a goal early, does the Chinese team dare to continue to defend and counterattack?

    Benitez did not think about defensive counterattacks. Although their defense had achieved brilliant results, the French team's offense failed to score for thirty minutes - but we must also see that during that period, Gilva  At least two single opportunities were wasted, and several long-range shots from Zidane and Djorkaeff also posed a great threat. Although the overall strength of the Danish team is not as good as France, at least their two forwards will not  A lot of wasted opportunities like Gilvash.

    So before this game, the tactic he arranged was the "offensive and defensive balance" that the Chinese team often used in the past. When attacking, the two full-backs boldly pressed forward, while the full-backs and midfielders paid attention to defense, so he adopted Sun Chenghai's strategy.  Right back instead of Xie Feng. Although Xie Feng is extremely fast and has strong breakthrough ability, he is not as accurate as Sun Chenghai in passing. What Benitez wants is the success rate.

    So although they lost a goal, it did not disrupt the Chinese team's combat plan. After the restart, they began to organize an attack. The entire formation moved forward, and the two full-backs passed the half-court.

    Johnson saw it in his eyes and sneered in his heart: Did the chaos start after falling behind by one goal?  Abandoning the defensive counterattack you are good at and preparing to fight us?  You must know that although Denmark's offensive ability cannot be said to be very strong, it is still ranked among the best in Europe. Use the offense you are not good at to score goals with us. If nothing else, you can't do Schmeichel alone.  Better off!

    But fifteen minutes later, Johnson¡¯s brows furrowed tightly.

    The Chinese team's offense was vigorous. Nie Fei's erratic movement led Toftin, who was mainly targeting him, to run around the Danish team's half. This caused trouble for the Chinese team's offense and also caused trouble for the Danish team's defense.  The system became chaotic. The Chinese team did not concentrate the ball at Fei's feet like in the previous two games. Instead, it was handed over to the two full-backs Ma Tian and Li Min more often. Both of them were originally midfielders from Sichuan and Dalian respectively.  The playmaker was just overshadowed by Nie Fei's brilliance in the past. Now that his hands and feet are free, both of them can run, rush, pass and shoot from long range. Denmark's midfielder suddenly becomes struggling.

    In the 18th minute, Li Gang stole the ball in the midfield and handed it to Li Min. Li Min passed it to Sun Chenghai who was on the edge. Sun Chenghai took two steps and hit the middle. Nie Fei made a clever pass, and Ma Tian followed up with a powerful long-range shot!

    Schmeichel turned sideways and pounced on the ball with one hand, but Ma Tian's long-range shot was very powerful. Schmeichel failed to get the ball out of the baseline, and the ball instead bounced into the penalty area - let go!

    As soon as the ball rolled out of the small penalty area, three or four players from both sides immediately rushed towards the ball at the same time, causing chaos in the penalty area.

    A huge burst of cheers suddenly erupted from the area where the Chinese fans were in the stands. From a high position, they could clearly see that the ball had reached the bottom of the net, causing the net to shake violently!

    A Chinese player in white jumped up from the penalty area, raised his hands and cheered, Gao Feng, Gao Feng celebrated!

    "The ball has been scored! The Chinese team has tied the score to one to one!" Seeing the referee's finger pointing to the center circle, indicating that the goal was valid, Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly with a hint of doubt: "But just now the penalty area was  The situation was very confusing. I don¡¯t think everyone saw clearly how the ball was scored. Let¡¯s take a look at the slow motion"

    The slow motion captured by the camera was shown on the big screen above the stands: three or four players ran towards the ball together. Hao Dong was running at the front, and then Persson was chasing after him.  Pulled from behind, Hao Dong, who lost his balance, quickly stretched out his foot to poke the ball before falling. The ball bounced off Schmeichel who was lying on the ground and flew right in front of Gao Feng. In a hurry, Gao Feng  I only had time to subconsciously hit the ball with my knee, and the ball slowly flew into the goal

    "This goal was indeed scored by Gao Feng, and the two forwards of the Chinese team did not make any foul moves. The referee's decision was very accurate!" Huang Taixian said quickly: "Now the two sides are back on the same starting line. The game  Only eighteen minutes have passed, and we still don¡¯t know who will win!¡±

    "Very good, let's keep playing like this!" Benitez stood up and clapped his hands several times, shouting loudly to the court: "Let's compete with our opponents in an upright and fair manner to see who can grab a sixteenth with strength.  Strong ticket!¡±

    In less than twenty minutes in the first half, both sides scored one goal each, which seems to indicate that this game will not be an ordinary game.?

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 270 Ancient Formation

    Johnson had long lost the relaxed smile on his face, frowning and thinking: "22 (flying) was their core midfielder in the first two games, and it did show the value of a core midfielder, but today they are even more  The ball is concentrated on No. 8 (Ma Tian) and No. 6 (Limin). Do they have so many midfielders who can act as midfield organizers? It¡¯s unlikely but the organizational skills of these two players seem to be  They are still very strong, and the goal conceded just now came from the feet of these two people"

    Johnson was wondering, how did he know that Nie Fei gradually became the core of the Chinese team's midfield in last year's top ten games. In the past, the Chinese team's midfielders stood parallel, and the main initiators of the attack were the two full-backs Ma Tian.  and the people, so the Chinese team changed their tactics in this game but it did not cause difficulties in the execution of the players-the Chinese team members are even more familiar with attacking from both sides than the current tactics.

    Before the game, the Danish team made various arrangements for the Chinese team's tactics, such as controlling the number of times Nie Fei received the ball, cutting off the connection between Nie Fei and Hao Donggao Feng, increasing the pressing in the frontcourt, attacking success rate and so on, all came to nothing.  , after lessons from France and South Africa, Johnson believed that he had figured out all the tactics of the Chinese team. In fact, if the South African team had adopted his arrangement for this game in the last game, the Chinese team would definitely not have won that game. It is a pity that  The thing is, Benitez has never lacked tactics.

    In more than a year, the Chinese team has been training for nearly three months. Although most of the time is only a few days of training during the intermission period of the league, it is enough for Benitez to put his training into practice.  Several sets of tactics have been drilled.

    What he often trains is the tactics used by the Chinese team in the first two games to compress the opponent's offensive space and use fast and agile counterattacks. Benitez knows that with the strength of the Chinese team, it is definitely a weak team in the World Cup, and defense is crucial.  So he focused on practicing defensive counterattacks.  But Benitez also knows that defense alone cannot win the game, especially when victory is a must or offense must be.

    The current tactics of the Chinese team are this. The two central defenders stay in the backcourt and try not to cross the half court. In front of them is Li Gang, the running midfielder. In front of Li Gang, Ma Tian and Li Min take turns organizing the offense.  , they didn¡¯t press too many times, and each one had to stay behind to prevent the opponent¡¯s counterattack. When Nie Fei could get the ball in the frontcourt, he would attack with the ball. When he couldn¡¯t get the ball, he would use his running to get involved.  The opponent's defensive energy was strong. The two full-backs Wu Jiying and Sun Chenghai boldly moved forward and became full midfielders or even wingers when attacking. Hao Dong and Gao Feng were in the middle.

    This formation has a very old name: "w.m" formation

    To say that this is the "w_., w.m" formation is equivalent to the current three-four-three, it was the Englishman Chipman who spent more than 20 years in world football in 1930 until the Hungarian team led by Puskas used a four-forward formation.  After sweeping the British team twice, it gradually declined. Benitez's tactic is more like a reverse "w.m" formation, with the two sides behind.;i| is maintained at about six people, which makes them in  It is easier for the midfielder to take advantage.

    As a Nordic team, the Danish team has excellent physical fitness and players with excellent skills. If they attack the opponent steadily, then even if the Chinese team can take advantage of the speed for a period of time, it will not be able to compete with the opponent's overall ability.  It¡¯s impossible to support the entire show.  Moreover, Benitez, as a coach with strong self-esteem and pride, is not willing to pin his hopes on the ethereal draw for a draw. He wants to win that victory for the Chinese team with a victory that convinces everyone.  Tickets for Zhang Shiqiang.

    That¡¯s why he formulated this set of tactics. Although this set of "w.m" fans in the evolutionary history of world football know it, after all, the era is too long ago, and few people can remember this ancient formation at any time.  Not to mention that Benitez also added changes. Johnson is not a particularly good coach. Benitez bet that the opponent will be confused by this formation, thus taking the advantage in the first half and gaining the score.  Take the lead and then get back to familiar territory in the second half.

    Judging from the game so far, his risk has been successful to a certain extent. Although he did not expect to concede the goal at the beginning, the quick equalizer proved that the Danish team was indeed too dissatisfied with the Chinese team's style of play.  adapted.

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    In the 23rd minute, Danish team Laudrup got the ball and passed General Fan beautifully, but Ma Tian, ??who returned to defend, immediately entangled him. Although Laudrup quickly got rid of Ma Tian,  A solid wall had been built in front of him, and Little Laudrup had to pass the ball back to his brother behind him, Big Lauder.

    Li Gang¡¯s entanglement led to a long shot high.

    The Chinese team quickly launched a counterattack. Ou Chuliang passed the ball to General Fan. General Fan took the ball and passed it to Li Gang in front. Li Gang directly sent a kick to Sun Chenghai's foot.Next, Sun Chenghai took the ball and broke forward, and after a one-two match with Li Min, he passed the ball. Hao Dong headed the ball high under the close defense of the opponent's defender.

    The pass from the Danish midfielder was intercepted by Nie Fei, and then he passed an overhead ball straight into the Danish half without looking back. Gao Feng started a little early, and the linesman raised the flag for offside.

    In the Danish team's attack, Laudrup passed a penetrating through ball directly from the midfield to the feet of his younger brother in front. However, the moment before he passed the ball, General Fan and Zhang Enhua of the Chinese team fired at the same time.  After taking a step forward, Laudrup, who had excellent speed and skill, reluctantly stopped moving forward - the linesman still raised the flag in his hand - offside.

    In the 31st minute, Sander's header hit the goal post hard and bounced hard. The hearts of all Chinese people were hit hard at the same time, and then fell back into their stomachs. Just when they were still in shock, a sudden  The Danish team made a comeback a few minutes later. Jorgensen's long-range shot from the corner of the penalty area was deflected by General Fan. Ou Chuliang, who had already made a save, turned around and failed to save. Fortunately, Wu Jiying ran back to the goal and the general was about to roll away.  The ball that went into the goal went wide of the sideline.

    Not to be outdone, the Chinese team gave the opponent a strong counterattack three minutes later. Wu Jiying suddenly stepped forward to receive Li Min's long pass and forcefully broke through Helvig's defense, and then unexpectedly cut across into the penalty area. The Danish team  There was a chaos in the defense line. Wu Jiying passed the ball to the back point. Fei suddenly broke out from the crowd and stabbed the ball. Schmeichel showed his extraordinary reaction speed in his peak period on this ball, an extremely fast one.  Move laterally and hold the ball firmly in your arms.

    After a period of fierce back-and-forth attacks, both sides slowed down the pace in unison. The one-to-one score was acceptable to everyone. There was still more than half of the game, so there was no need to fight so fiercely now.

    Toftin's pace also slowed down. The bald midfielder followed Fei closely throughout the first half, and Nie Fei's erratic movement really consumed him a lot of energy - the defensive general  It is passive. Often when Nie Fei runs back and forth horizontally, Toftin has to expend more energy to keep up with his opponent. Even if he has the title of "Butcher", it is still a bit unbearable.

    However, the physical exertion he exerted was not without reward. Nie Fei, who instigated more than 70% of the Chinese team's offense in the first two games, has only touched the ball a few times so far in the game. Not only has he made few threatening passes,  He didn't even get the ball much, and the only highlight was probably that kick just now.

    Ma Tian handed the ball to Nie Fei in the midfield - Toftin's defense was no longer as tight as before. Nie Fei was able to easily get the ball, but it was only limited to getting the ball. He just turned around to get the ball.  Fuding had already come up from behind.

    Although Toftin is not tall and his skills are rough, his physical strength and fitness are very good. No matter how fast Nie Fei is or how good his skills are, he will not be able to use all his skills after being attached to him.

    This guy is very good at using his body to his advantage, and he makes quite a few small moves. He commits frequent fouls but the moves are not big. Although Nie Fei dragged him around during this period, which was quite annoying, he also kept a bad eye on Nie Fei.

    Moreover, in the first two games, after Nie Fei showed his turning movement of taking the ball with his back and passing the ball, Toftin also noticed this. Nie Fei once did this, but Toftin did not do it at all.  Give him time to turn around, then pull his jersey with your backhand, causing him to fall to the sky. Such an action often only results in a verbal warning.

    Fei controlled the ball with his feet, pressed hard against Toftin behind him, and quickly thought about how to get rid of his opponent.

    Toftin noticed that the opponent's center of gravity suddenly shifted a little to the left, so he also shifted his own center of gravity, but Nie Fei immediately dunked the ball to the other side and turned around to break through!

    Toftin¡¯s reaction was a little slow, and his outstretched leg only had time to hang Nie Fei, causing him to stumble, but he quickly stabilized his center of gravity and continued to control the ball and attack forward!

    While dribbling the ball forward, Feibian was observing the situation in front. Now Hao Dong and Gao Feng were crossing in the middle. Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying quickly moved forward along the two wings. The four of them contained the entire Danish team's defense.  .  With the protection of others behind him, even if he loses the ball, he is not afraid that the opponent will take the opportunity to counterattack Nie Fei saw all this and immediately made up his mind to do it himself!

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 271 The Flash of Two People

    Why did you entrust Nie Fei with a heavy responsibility from the first time you saw him?  You must know that when Nie Fei just started, his skills were pretty good at most. There were a lot of players with such skills in Brazil. Fortunately for Pei Wei, at that time, his Yunjia Tianyu really couldn't find anyone.  , but why do even visionary coaches like Wenger and Benitez always value Nie Fei?  "

    The answers from Wenger and Benitez were surprisingly similar: "There is something different about him that is different from other people."

    Pei Wei's explanation was more specific: "It's not just because of his good skills that we value him so unanimously but his ability to maintain an absolutely normal state of mind during the game is very rare. He is able to control the situation on the court.  The ability shown in training is displayed without reservation, and there is almost no fluctuation in state This is a very important trait. There are not many players with such psychological quality, at least not many Chinese players, it can even be said.  Very rarely. Not to mention that he can flash often. He is the kind of player who can change the outcome of the game. Every flash will definitely have a victim. Maybe his wonderful performance cannot last throughout the game, but the occasional few  One flash is enough to change the game."

    And at this moment, it was Nie Fei¡¯s shining moment.

    After getting rid of Toftin, he flew forward with the ball. The first "victim" was Danish midfielder Nelson. He rushed up from the side and tried to intercept the ball from Nie Fei's feet, but Nie Fei used a very fast move.  The rapid change of direction and acceleration caused his tackle to miss. Lying on the ground, he could only watch Nie Fei go away.

    Helweger rushed up from the left and gave up Wu Jiying, who was supposed to be defending. However, Nie Fei did not pass the pass to Wu Jiying, who was unguarded. He did not want to waste time on the wing, but held Helweger with his hands.  Continuing to dribble the ball forward, Toftin had already caught up from behind. The two formed a flanking attack. It seemed that Nie Fei had no chance of breaking through.

    At this moment, Fei suddenly stopped. The three of them were moving forward at an extremely fast speed. When Nie Fei stopped like this, Helvig and Toftin stopped a little late and rushed over.  , two steps.

    But this seems to be no problem. Although the two of them rushed over, they were still in front of Fei. If Nie Fei wanted to break through, he still had to get past the two of them!

    But Fei did not break through, but swung his legs in place - shot!

    It¡¯s not a powerful volley, but a clever lob from the top of the penalty area!

    When Nie Fei was controlling the ball and moving forward, he had already noticed that Schmeichel was standing a little forward. This was to be ready to attack and block angles at any time!

    The ball drew a huge arc in the air, flew over the heads of Helvig and Toftin, and flew into the penalty area!

    Schmeichel stood on the line of the small penalty area, which is where he is used to standing. This famous European goalkeeper has never been used to passively defending on the goal line, but is used to taking the initiative - this habit has made him countless times  He has defeated the opponent's single-handed attacks and powerful shotsbut it has also brought him humiliation.  It's not that he didn't make any mistakes, but people remember him more for his wonderful saves.

    When he saw the ball flying over the defender's head and flying into the small penalty area before starting to fall behind, he immediately jumped up on the spot, preparing to use his huge body and wingspan much larger than the average person to fly in the air.  Block the ball.

    But he didn¡¯t touch the ball. Although he jumped very high and stretched his hand very long, the ball still flew past his fingertips and then fell diagonally.

    Schmeichel, who started to fall, reluctantly turned around to look at the ball. He thought it should have flown directly out of the baseline. After all, he failed to touch the ball But he was disappointed. The ball almost touched the lower edge of the crossbar.  Flying directly into the goal!

    "Two to one! The Chinese team went ahead! What a wonderful lob shot from outside the penalty area!" Wong Tai Sin still doesn't know the word "spoon": "Nie Fei's lob shot from outside the penalty area broke the best goalkeeper in Europe, Shu  Mechel's goal! This is the second goal scored by this attacking midfielder in this World Cup! Nie Fei has a bright future!  , has already had such a wonderful performance in the World Cup A new star is rising! I think after the World Cup, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely receive countless invitations, and Nie Fei's future should be in Europe!  "

    Schmeichel put his hands on his waist helplessly and watched Nie Fei and other Chinese players celebrate wildly. He was responsible for the goal just now. His position was too forward Although this loss of the ball did not cause any damage at all.  His greatness, but Schmeichel really felt that he was old and no longer at his peak. If he were still a few years younger, even two or three years ago, he would definitely be able to dance better than just now.  Higher, absolutely??Being able to cut off that lob in the middle

    The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and the waves in front die on the beach - the law of football is ruthless. No matter how good the players are, they will always grow old.

    The rookies are stepping on the veterans to reach the top, and then they will continue to be overwhelmed by Yongxiu from behind

    Of course, Fei will not have such feelings now. He is in his prime, football has only brought him good memories, and he has a bright future

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    At the end of the first half, the score was two to one, and the Chinese team took the lead!

    If this was the first game of the World Cup, then this score would definitely break everyone's eyes, but after the first two group matches, although the Chinese team's performance is still a bit surprising, it is no longer  It's so unbelievable, after all, they are the team that once almost pushed the French team to the edge.

    "Fender No. 5 General Fan, midfielder No. 22 Nie Fei, and forward No. 9 Hao Dong These three people are the central axis of the Chinese team and the most important players It is a pity that, except for Nie Fei, the age  They are already a bit old and there is little chance of progress, but this Nie Fei is a gold mine.¡±

    In the stands, a man wearing a peaked cap was talking to himself in a voice that he could only hear. Generally speaking, there are only two types of people dressed like this in the stands of the World Cup - that is, scouts or agents.

    But what is a bit surprising is that the man spoke in Chinese. Among a group of Europeans, no one would notice him no matter how loud he spoke.

    In the Chinese team's locker room, Benitez simply praised the players' performance in the first half and said nothing. The Chinese team's performance was enough to satisfy even the most critical people. They fully implemented it.  The tactical policy formulated by Benitez was evenly matched with their opponents in terms of appearance, and they even took the lead in terms of score - for a team that before the start of the World Cup was still positioned as an "underdog" by everyone, including themselves.  So, can it be done better?

    "Continue to play like this in the second half, Nie Fei. If you have the chance to get the ball, you are free to choose the way to attack. When you don't have the chance to get the ball, you can involve the opponent's defense by running. Ma Tian, ??Li Min, you are still the organizers of the team.  , following the style of play in the first half, when I choose to substitute, it is when the whole team switches to defense, do you understand? "

    "Understood!"

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    The second half has begun, and within these forty-five minutes, the fate of the two teams will be decided - in another game, the host nation beat the South African team that had already been eliminated early in the first half. Henry,  Trezeguet's two goals and the opponent's defender's own goal gave them a three-goal lead and have locked in the first place in the group. Now Denmark and China are fighting for the last spot.

    The Danish team is obviously a much more mature and disciplined team than South Africa - although they will be eliminated if the current score is maintained until the end, they are not in a hurry to attack across the board - the South African team  That's how they lost. Denmark's defense is the same as South Africa's. Although they have outstanding players, they all lack speed!

    They were still struggling with the Chinese team in the midfield, and Johnson also found a way to deal with the Chinese team's numerical advantage in the midfield, that is, the two full-backs Helwig and Ripert also pressed forward to the midfield.  Under these circumstances, the Danish team gradually regained its midfield disadvantage.

    After the Danish team organized two consecutive threatening attacks, Benitez discovered that something was wrong. He made a mistake during the halftime break. That is, although the Chinese team's performance in the first half was impeccable, it failed  Being picky doesn't mean you don't need to make changes!

    His reaction "w_.>After all, this formation is known to everyone who knows football. Johnson is not a fool. If he can't notice this during the halftime break, then he really is the head coach of Denmark for nothing.  Been in position for so long.

    Just when Benitez was about to make changes, the Danish team evened the score again!

    Laudrup Jr. once again withdrew from the penalty area. General Fan, who had learned his lesson, did not follow up this time, but this gave Laudrup Jr. a chance to successfully get the ball. After gaining enough sprint distance, Laudrup Jr.  Drup got rid of the defense of Ma Tian and Li Gang and suddenly volleyed from outside the penalty area. The ball cunningly hit the ground and penetrated into the goal!

    A blind corner, a shot like this, even the best goalkeeper in the world wouldn't have many options.

    The Danish team also has players who can change the outcome of the game in a flash!  Relying on Laudrup's personal performance, the Danish team made both sides stand on the same starting line for the second time!

    ????????????????????????? Laudrup Jr., who was stared at by General Fan, did not show the ability consistent with his reputation in previous games, but just this flash was enough.

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    Midfielder Kroger replaced Laudrup, who could no longer run, while Benitez replaced the first-half goal scorer Gao Feng with Yu Genwei.

    Johnson's substitution was a passive substitution. In order to avoid Li Gang's all-pervasive personal defense, Laudrup had to expend more energy than usual to get rid of the opponent's defense. The direct consequence was that there were still more than 20 minutes left in the game.  At the end, his energy was nearly exhausted. Although Johnson did not want the Danish team to lose the experience of Laudrup, he also knew that a midfielder who could not run was not a threat at all.

    Benitez's substitutions were more proactive. The Chinese team was already at a disadvantage in the midfield battle. Replacing Yu Genwei with better skills would help increase the Chinese team's ability to control the ball. After all, it cannot  Always count on Nie Fei.

    The players on the field are fighting fiercely, and the head coach off the field is also coming up with their own ideas. After all, no one wants to go home early.

    Everyone is clear about the current situation - win this game!  Or, a draw would not be bad, at least we can still draw lots

    This has resulted in an extremely absurd result. Both sides are stepping up their offense, but at the same time as they are attacking, at least half of the players in the backcourt are defending. This fully demonstrates the complex mentality of both sides - neither of them wants to lose

    This made the members of the World Cup Organizing Committee smile bitterly. No one expected such a result. However, in today's increasingly conservative football world, at least Denmark and China performed well. At least they scored two goals each.  ball¡­¡­

    "Fortunately, this situation will basically never happen This is the first time in history." A FIFA official said with a wry smile.

    "If this happens in every World Cup, then we have to consider changing the rules of the competition" An official from the competition department thought about it: "We can add the rules of fair play, such as the one with the least red card.  Priority will be given to qualifying. If the number of red cards is the same, the player with the fewest yellow cards will qualify.¡±

    ¡°What if these two data are the same?¡± Another official asked.

    ¡°Even God can¡¯t answer this question.¡± The official shrugged: ¡°Then we can only hope to draw lots.¡±

    Both sides have pinned their hopes on the offensive players in the frontcourt. The Danish team¡¯s hope is Laudrup Jr., Sander and Jorgensen, and the Chinese team¡¯s hope is Hao Dong, Nie Fei and the newly replaced Yu Genwei.  In terms of reputation, the Chinese team's offensive players are naturally not as good as the Danish team, which all play in the first-class European leagues, but in terms of performance, they are not inferior to the Danish team.

    In these twenty minutes, the Chinese team threatened the Danish team three times, but Schmeichel resolved them one by one. After having a certain responsibility for the two goals conceded, Schmeichel showed that he was not inferior to him.  His peak strength saved the fate of the Danish team three times in a row, including using his feet to save Hao Dong's header from close range at the goal line.

    The Danish team also created four good scoring opportunities, which were also resolved by the Chinese team's back line. Ou Chuliang made a wonderful save and General Fan saved the ball twice. The game entered the 85th minute.  At this time, both sides gave up attacking and quietly waited for the end of the game.

    "Why don't they attack! There is still time in the game, do they want to delay the remaining time?" a FIFA official roared.

    "No one will take risks at this time." The person next to him smiled bitterly and sighed: "If it were you, what would you do? Should you risk losing and launch a fierce attack in the final stage, or should you pin your hopes on the draw?  Anyway, they had a great game, four good goals can you expect them to take risks at this time?"

    At this time, the referee looked at his watch, then put the whistle into his mouth and blew it hard!

    ? Two short and one long, the game is over!

    After the regularization of the World Cup, this is the first time that such a situation has occurred. All the matches of a group have ended, but the final ranking has not yet come out, and the suspense is not over yet!

    The French team won all three games and ranked first in the group, the South African team lost all three games and ranked fourth in the group, while the Chinese team and Denmark

    One win, one draw and one loss will lead to four points, five goals scored and five goals conceded, with a goal difference of zero - please note that this is not the performance of one team, but the performance of two teams - Denmark and China.  The results are exactly the same!

    The outcome of the competition between each other?  draw!

    FIFA and the World Cup Organizing Committee quickly made a decision. Each team from both teams will select one person to go to the League Organizing Committee. The rules of the draw will be notified to both parties in person, and for the sake of fairness, the draw process will be broadcast live.

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    ?"This lotterywho will draw it?"

    In a large room in the hotel where the Chinese team is located, Wan Junsheng, the leader of the Chinese delegation, Li Chuanqi, the team leader, Li Xiaoguang, the deputy team leader, and the head coach

    Si, assistant coach Qi Dashuai and translator Pei Wei, six people sat together, glanced at everyone, and asked this sentence.

    There was silence.  Everyone knows that this lottery is not easy to draw.

    If they make it to the top 16, there will be nothing to say, and they will immediately be regarded as the "Hand of God" by fans across the country.  But if you don¡¯t drawthe whole team¡¯s efforts in three games will be wiped out by you in one draw. Even if everyone knows that the person who made the draw is to blame, they will still be scolded by the fans who have lost their minds. This is not something everyone can do.  Bearable.

    Pei Wei glanced at the three Football Association leaders and knew that none of them were likely to draw lots. However, Marshal Qi finally got over being blamed by fans across the country. If he was hit again, he would be in ruins.  He sighed and stood up: "It seems that I am the only one going."

    He forced a smile: "Anyway, I am not a member of the Football Association, and I have no intention of pursuing an official career If I win, I, Pei, will immediately become the most beloved club president among fans across the country. If I don't win, I have nothing to lose."

    "No." Benitez stood up and pushed him down: "I'll go. I'm the head coach. According to international practice, it's only appropriate for me to do this kind of thing. Besides no matter what, I have to serve the players.  I am responsible for their hard work. Entering the top 16 is due to their hard work. If they did not enter that is my responsibility alone. "

    "Raphael, stop talking nonsense!" Pei Wei pressed him down again: "Don't forget, this is the Chinese team! We have no reason to let you, a foreigner, decide the fate of our Chinese team!"

    As soon as these words came out, Wan Junsheng immediately coughed and glared at Pei Wei, indicating that these words were really inappropriate.

    Pei Wei said this on purpose. He didn¡¯t want Benitez to take the blame after all his hard work.

    "Pei" Benitez was not angry, but smiled: "Do you think saying this will make me angry? I know you too well Don't worry, this is also for my own future. If I  This head coach doesn¡¯t dare to shoulder this responsibility. Do you think I have the nerve to coach in Europe in the future? Don¡¯t forget, my future goal is in Europe!¡±

    "Raphael, you" Pei Wei choked.

    "Okay, I'll go tonight! Don't argue with me." Benitez smiled and adjusted his collar: "Heaven or hell, I alone can control it I enjoy this feeling very much."

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    In a hall arranged by FIFA, Benitez met Johnson.

    The two opponents shook hands tightly, and Johnson smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect to use this method to determine the outcome"

    Benitez shrugged: "Me too."

    "The drawing is carried out in two steps." The newly appointed FIFA President Blatter explained the rules to them: "There are four playing cards in total, namely spades, hearts, clubs and diamonds. First, the clubs and diamonds are drawn.  The team that draws the ace of clubs will draw the second draw first. In the second draw, the team that draws the ace of spades will enter the top sixteen. Do you understand?¡±

    Benitez nodded: "I understand, it's a fair approach."

    Like all World Cup games, this draw ceremony was also broadcast in front of the world. In the first round of the draw, Benitez drew the club a, and he won the first choice.

    The fateful moment arrived. Two playing cards were placed on a plate, and Benitez stepped forward.

    His hands were shaking a little, but Benitez still stabilized his emotions and pressed his hand on the playing card on the left.

    "Have you made your choice?" Bratt asked.

    Benitez closed his eyes and nodded.  Johnson also stepped forward and pressed his hand on another playing card.

    The two of them took a deep breath at the same time and turned over the playing cards in their hands.

    A flash of red flashed before Benitez¡¯s eyes!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?A red heart!  He drew an a!

    Johnson¡¯s ecstatic cheers rang in his ears, and the Chinese fans standing in front of the TV softened their legs and sat on their chairs.

    "The Danish team won. Although they did not defeat the Chinese team on the court, they obviously had much better luck This is obviously a cruel ending for the loser Chinese team, but what can be done? This  A team from Asia has shown that they really have good strength. They just lacked some luck in not being able to go further Let usCongratulations to the Danish team and regrets to the Chinese team"

    Finally, the AFP reporter ended the draw with a classic sentence: "The life and death of the two teams must be decided by drawing lots. I think this is the first time in the 68-year history of the World Cup."  The most ridiculous scene"

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 273 Su Yue¡¯s Invitation

    Ridiculous or helpless, in short, the Chinese team bid farewell to the World Cup in such a decent way. Although they did not go further, they were the best Asian team in this World Cup. South Korea only  There was a draw in the last game. Japan lost all three games and only scored one goal. Only the Iranian team won one victory, but they were far behind in terms of points and goals.  Not as good as the Chinese team.

    The Chinese team received a grand welcome after returning to China. It was the first time to participate in the World Cup and achieve such good results. Although it is not as good as the North Korean team's top eight and the Saudi team's top 16, if they can have better luck during the draw,  , who is sure that the Chinese team cannot enter the quarterfinals?

    At this time, the 16-to-8 competition has ended. The Danish team, which entered the top 16 by drawing lots, swept the previous 16 teams 4-1 in the quarter-finals and was called "possible to win the World Cup" (Pele).  language) Nigeria, it reminds me that the Chinese team once tied with the Danish team in the group stage This result has aroused the imagination of countless people.

    Sharp-eyed people discovered that the Chinese team back home was missing two people, one was the head coach Benitez and the other was the translator Pei Wei. When a reporter asked this question, Wan Junsheng replied: "Benitez.  The contract with the national team was automatically terminated after the Chinese team was eliminated from the top 16, and the same was true for Pei Wei We originally planned to invite Coach Benitez and Pei Wei to attend the celebration party together, but unfortunately,  Yunjia Tianyu Club is currently training in Europe, and Coach Benitez and Chairman Pei Wei rushed to meet the team. "We feel very sorry for this."

    Benitez has indeed reunited with Yunjia Tianyu, but Pei Wei has not. Not returning home to attend the celebration is Benitez's intention, and it is also Pei Wei's intention. There is no need to attend such a scene, and  Benitez just eliminated the Chinese team in the draw.  If anyone is dissatisfied with him, it will not be good for anyone.

    Yunjia Tianyu took a month off before the start of the World Cup, and they concentrated after the start of the World Cup.  Of course, it is limited to domestic players. When the national football team and foreign players are not available, these young domestic players will spend a week in Arsenal's training base, and then train in Germany and Italy and play four friendly matches.

    Pei Wei originally planned to join the club after leaving the national team, but before he was about to leave France, Su's father-in-law and his daughter approached him.

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    "What a pity for the Chinese team." Su Yue sighed: "Losing in the drawbut it's not bad. After all, we didn't really lose the game."

    "If we had known this, we should have sent Zhou Xingxing to the drawing place." Pei Wei smiled.

    "Who is Zhou Xingxing?" Su Yue was stunned for a moment, and Su Mei started laughing next to him.

    "A person with special powers, his eyes can see through playing cards" Before Pei Wei finished speaking, Su Yue glared at him: "What a boy, you actually made a joke on me! Do you still want me?"  Did your daughter help you?"

    "Uncle, your daughter is already an adult, even though you are her father. It seems that you cannot interfere with her freedom of work, right?" Pei Wei said indifferently.

    Su Mei covered her mouth and smiled beside her, and Su Yue sighed helplessly - girls are extroverted, this is probably the biggest problem for all fathers with daughters in the world.  He wisely stopped continuing this embarrassing topic: "Then don't talk about this What are you going to do next? Aren't you going to stay in France to watch the World Cup?"

    "I won't watch anymore." Pei Wei shook his head and joked. Although this World Cup is quite classic and exciting, the greatest charm of football is its unpredictability.  Pei Wei had already watched the rest of the games in his previous life, so the World Cup had lost its greatest appeal to him: "There are still things at the club But you can enjoy the French night to your heart's content, I think until the finals  You should have the tickets, right?¡±

    "What a pity" Su Yue sighed: "I don't have the luxury. Something happened at home, so I have to go backmy nephew."

    Su Yue suddenly became serious: "I have a business deal. I wonder if you are interested?"

    "What business?" Pei Wei laughed: "With the ability of the Su family, they won't be interested in my billions of yuan, right? If there is any business that even the Su family needs help from, my little money will count.  Nothing?"

    He was telling the truth, although the Su family's total assets were only several times his.  But Pei Wei, who basically has no business of his own now, is definitely not as good as a large group like the Su family in terms of potential.  If the Su family really wanted to do something, it would not be a problem to mobilize hundreds of billions of yuan at any time through their connections.  Not to mention that banks will strongly support them with military backgrounds.?¡­In comparison, Pei Wei¡¯s billions are really nothing.

    "This business is in Hong Kong." Su Yue looked at Pei Wei and said calmly: "That old guy has been involved in a lot in Southeast Asia. Now his target is probably Hong Kong. It just so happens that our Su family also has a lot of industries.  In Hong Kong, we can¡¯t let that old guy succeed just for our own sake Are you interested in getting involved? "

    Pei Wei raised his eyebrows, of course he knew about the "Battle to Defend Hong Kong".

    However, in his memory, the war that caused Soros to suffer a huge loss should have ended in August. It should not have started yet. Could it be that the Su family could conclude so early that Soros and his group of international speculators were really interested in Hong Kong?  Start?

    However, considering the inextricable relationship between the Su family, the military and the government, now they know that it is not a strange thing. Su Yue's invitation was probably because of the billions of hot money in his hands. After all, he could  Not many people can withdraw this much cash without going through a bank.

    But for Pei Wei, this is a good opportunity.  He knows who the final winner of this defense battle is. As long as he seizes the opportunity, he may be able to earn dozens of times the profit this time.

    "I'm very interested." Pei Wei smiled: "It's good to make some money. But I can't get involved in other things. I can still enter the market and do futures when the time comes I can see those guys  The guy is deflated, and I¡¯m happy too.¡±

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    We made an appointment with Su Yue, Pei Wei will enter the show in August, and then Su Yue left France.  After flying back to China, Su Mei stayed.

    "Are you really planning to enter the market in August?" Su Mei asked worriedly: "Soros is coming with force. Countries in Southeast Asia have only resisted for a few months, and even Japan has suffered a lot. The situation is not optimistic.  "

    Pei Wei smiled: "I know that in such a big scene, my little money will be gone in a flash However, I have no intention of fighting head-on with those guys. Anyway, there is the government and the Hong Kong government. I  It's enough to seize the opportunity to make a fortune. Isn't it just about buying big and small? When the time comes, I can just buy a few million liters, follow the government and kill those guys"

    Su Mei opened her eyes wide: "A single piece is worth a hundred yuan. You have to buy millions of pieces Even if it's one million pieces, if it falls a little, you have to accompany it with 100 million yuan! Are you mistaken? Betting on big or small is not a bet.  Damn it! Do you know that if it falls by a few dozen points, you will go bankrupt?¡±

    "What if it rises? If it rises a little, I will earn 100 million; if it rises a thousand points, I will earn 100 billion!" Pei Wei laughed: "Is there anything more profitable than this? Even better, this  All the money was made from those international speculatorshaha!"

    "Are you crazy? This is the biggest gamble in the world!" Su Mei shook her head and looked at Pei Wei in disbelief: "I didn't expect you to have such a crazy side."

    "Don't worry, I won't do this casually." Pei Wei touched his chin: "I estimate that August will be the final battle. I believe in the government. I believe that the Hong Kong stock market will not collapse August is still some time away.  Time, I still have something to do.¡±

    "What's going on?" Su Mei asked strangely.

    "Isn't Dunga leaving? We have to find a foreign aid." Pei Wei replied.

    "Who should I look for? How about the No. 7 Beckham from England! That young man is really handsome and can play well Or maybe it's Argentina's Barty? He's very manly!" Su  There are little stars in her eyebrows.

    "Oh my God!" Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "Even if I want to invite others, I have to come Can those two people be hired with money? When will A-A become the world's number one league, then we will consider inviting them! But!  We can think of ways to invite them before they retire.¡±

    "Who are you going to invite? Which one from the World Cup?" Su Mei asked.

    "You don't need to consider people in the World Cup, unless they are about to retire" Pei Wei shook his head: "I plan to go to Brazil. There is a player there that I admire very much he is almost the same type as Ballack, exactly.  The kind of player we need.¡±

    The person he was talking about was the Brazilian who later played for the Portuguese national team, Anderson Luis de Souza. Maybe this name would be unfamiliar to fans, but his later name was well known - Deco.

    According to the trajectory of history, Deco should have been preparing to transfer to Porto before the World Cup.  However, Pei Wei made plans to replace Dunga's departure at the beginning of this year.  Dunga, the captain of the Brazilian national team, lobbied Deco, who was still playing for Sagros, a small team in Brazil, and prepared to use him to fill the void left by Dunga.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who has already gained some fame around the world, has shown his value at this time.  Deco agreed to transfer after half a year.Jia Tianyu, and the Sagros Club gave the green light all the way after receiving Pei Wei's offer of US$500,000. After all, Deco, who is 21 years old this year but has not yet been selected for any Brazilian national team, is no longer  What a future star.

    Within a year, Pei Wei flew to Brazil with Su Mei for the second time. This time he had to sign two contracts, one to send Dunga out, and the other to bring Deco to China.

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    The championship winner and Portuguese midfielder Pei Wei is still very satisfied with his recruitment. Now Yunjia Tianyu really needs a midfielder with both offense and defense, especially when Dunga leaves.

    After giving Deco half a month of rest and letting him fly directly to Europe to join the team in half a month, Pei Wei left Brazil with Su Mei and returned directly to China.

    After more than ten days of back and forth, the World Cup is coming to an end. Brazil and France met in the final. Ronaldo's mysterious illness made the Brazilian team a mess. Zidane's baldness flashed twice. Petit added the icing on the cake. The French team got what they wanted.  won the World Cup for the first time on home soil.

    The end of every World Cup will bring an earthquake to European football. Countless newcomers who have emerged in the World Cup may have seized this opportunity to join a wealthy club and embark on a golden avenue that is completely different from before. There are also countless wealthy clubs who can.  Discover the future flagship players of your club and add weight to your future dominance

    However, for Chinese clubs, the outstanding players emerging in the World Cup do not seem to have much to do with them. They are not attractive enough to attract young or in-year players who performed well in the World Cup. Maybe they  If you are willing to pay a big price, you can still poach a few famous stars who are about to retire, but now Chinese clubs seem to be more willing to spend less money to find powerful foreign players who are not so famous.

    The second half of the league will restart on July 26, so after the World Cup, Yunjia Tianyu also ended its training in Europe and returned to China to start preparing for the second half of the league.

    Although Dunga was gone, Gattuso, a midfield meat grinder, and the existence of two young midfielders still did not make Yunjia Tianyu appear weak in the midfielder position, and the arrival of Deco made Yunjia Tianyu's  The offensive ability of the midfield has increased a lot. Although each of the five foreign players is very important now, because the rule of only four foreign players makes it a loss for anyone to be placed on the bench, this is a headache for Benitez.  It's a matter of fact. Besides, this is also a trouble of happiness. Benitez must be both sad and happy.

    For Pei Wei, there is also something that makes him painful and happy - after the World Cup, Fei and Sun Chenghai, two players who performed well in the World Cup, attracted the attention of many clubs, and several clubs have already sent them  Invitation letter, hoping to invite these two players for trial training, but these teams are all from second-tier European leagues such as Portugal, Belgium and other countries. Pei Wei is still a little hesitant and doesn't know what to do.  After all, most of his energy is now absorbed by the upcoming "Hong Kong Defense War", and he really doesn't have any extra energy to deal with this matter.

    Pei Wei has always given the green light to Chinese players going abroad to play football - but this does not mean that he will just find a club to send the players out - after all, Europe is not a paradise, and it is impossible to become the main force as soon as you go there.  , if you choose a team that is not suitable for the players, it will have a negative impact on their growth.

    Another player who has attracted the attention of European teams is forward Yang Tian - during training in Europe, the Bundesliga Frankfurt team, which was having a headache looking for a forward, took a fancy to Yang Tian and hoped to introduce this Chinese forward.

    In Pei Wei's memory, in the original world, it was difficult for Yang Tian to be the main force in the domestic league. It was his outstanding performance in Frankfurt that made him the main forward of the national team. However, Yang Tian's glory in Frankfurt  That was just the first year. In the following years, due to insufficient communication with the club due to his agent, and his state gradually declining during the 2001 World Cup qualifiers, he could only sadly end his football career in Europe.  This result also made Pei Wei wary about letting Yang Tian go to Frankfurt.

    He hopes that Fei, Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian will all play for European teams. Even if the departure of the three absolute main players in the front, middle and back lines will cause considerable difficulties for Yunjia Tianyu's results, he will do so.  He is even more responsible for the future development of these three players.

    There are still nearly two months until the start of the European League, and in a month, most of the teams in Europe will begin to gather. If Nie Fei and the others transfer before the start of the league, it will definitely affect them.  When it comes to integrating into the team, Pei Wei believes that they should be allowed to go early and complete their transfer before the team is concentrated, so as to lay a good foundation for them.

    But in this short period of time, to find a team that suits them, they must be willing to pay a price that satisfies Pei Wei. Although Pei Wei doesn't care about money now, he can't violate the laws of professional football and be taken advantage of.  This is also not in line with Pei Wei's original intention of making Yunjia Tianyu the leader of the Chinese club - such a club is relatively difficult to find.

    Just as Pei Wei had a headache in his officeAt that time, Xiao Zhao

    The club¡¯s insider called him.

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    "Are you looking for me?" Pei Wei looked at the guy in front of him who was in his early thirties and well-dressed. He looked like a "banana man" with yellow skin and a white heart: "Tell me why you are here, friend.  I'm very busy now and don't want to be disturbed by boring things You only have one minute, start counting now."

    Su Mei next to her gave Pei Wei a slightly surprised look. Pei Wei is not usually like this. Even if a stranger comes to the door, he is more polite. Why do you talk like this today?

    The middle-aged man who looked like a British gentleman smiled and seemed not to care about the impatience in Pei Wei's words. He sat down opposite Pei Wei naturally and said, "I think I can introduce myself first."  ¡­ My name is Jiang Hao, and in Europe, others call me Glenn¡­ My profession is a football agent, and I have an agent certificate issued by FIFA.¡±

    Pei Wei raised his eyebrows, glanced at Jiang Hao intently, smiled suddenly, and pressed the phone on the table: "Xiao Zhao, bring something to drinktea or coffee?"

    The last question he asked was Jiang Hao. Jiang Hao smiled and said, "It's tea In Europe, I really drink too much coffee."

    Pei Wei smiled. When Xiao Zhao brought the tea in, Pei Wei whispered a few words to him. Xiao Zhao nodded and went out.

    Jiang Hao picked up the tea cup and drank slowly. He didn't seem to be worried about Pei Wei's "one minute" statement at all. Pei Wei seemed to have forgotten what he had said just now, and lit a cigarette for himself with a smile.  He looked at Jiang Hao with interest.

    Neither of them spoke, and after five minutes of silence, the fax machine in the office rang. Su Mei walked over and took out a fax, then handed it to Pei Wei.

    "Jiang Hao, male, was born in 1968. He graduated from the Institute of Physical Education of the University of Worcester in the UK in 1993. He obtained the agent license issued by FIFA in 1995. He has connections in the four major leagues and is the agent of more than ten players.  , but the players are not very famous, mainly players from Eastern Europe and Northern Europe. The most famous among them is Toftin, a member of the Danish national team" Pei Wei finished reading this paragraph, then looked at Jiang Hao with a smile: "This  Is there anything missing in the information?¡±

    There was a hint of surprise on Jiang Hao's face: "I didn't expect that your men would be able to find all my information so quickly No wonder Yunjia Tianyu is now well-known in Europe, and he is indeed outstanding.  "

    "Thank you." Pei Wei put out the cigarette in his hand: "Now, can you tell me your purpose?"

    Jiang Hao put down the tea cup in his hand and stood up with a smile on his face: "Are you worried about something recently? I think I can help you solve some troubles."

    "I've been in a lot of troubles recently, and I think you can't solve them all by yourself" Pei Wei said lightly: "What I want to know now is whether you have the ability to get this position."

    Jiang Hao stopped laughing: "That depends on whether you can give me a chance."

    "Okay, I'll give you a chance." Pei Wei picked up a piece of information from the table: "Frankfurt Club sent a letter hoping to buy Yang Tian. If you think you can solve this matter well, then I will take a look.  Follow your performance.¡±

    "No problem." Jiang Hao said, "Then should I sign a contract?"

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    After Jiang Hao left, Su Mei said strangely: "What does this Jiang Hao want to gain? If he just wants to be the player's agent, he can go directly to the player himself. We can't interfere with this."

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed: "He doesn't just want to be an agent I think he wants to be Yunjia Tianyu's director in charge of transfers It just so happens that I am short of such a person now.  Just let him try it.¡±

    "No wonder" Su Mei understood: "But the income of being an agent in Europe is very high. Is it more tempting to be the director of the technical department of Yunjia Tianyu?"

    "Maybe, he is a patriotic person; maybe, he thinks that doing this job has a better future; maybe, he can no longer survive in Europe" Pei Wei laughed: "But what does it matter? As long as he can't survive in Europe"  He is really capable. We just need this person to be responsible for the negotiations for Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Yang Tian and other players when they go to Europe in the future. After all, I can't do better than those professionals."

    "Of course" Pei Wei's face turned cold: "If he wants to do something else, don't blame me for being rude."

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 275 Big Gamble

    Pei Wei sent a fax containing the results of negotiations with Frankfurt Club.

    "The one-year rental fee is 400,000 marks. After one year, the Frankfurt club has the right of first refusal. The number of appearances in official games shall not be less than twenty-five."

    "This condition is not bad." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction and nodded in approval of the result.

    After signing the fax, Pei Wei handed the fax to Xiao Zhao and asked him to notify Jiang Hao. Then he smiled and said to Su Mei: "It seems that the guy who came to the door is of good quality and can sign such a contract."  , it seems that I can safely leave the transfers of Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei to him. Also, I can let him take a look at the transfer of Materazzi.¡±

    Su Mei nodded. At this time, the phone on the table rang. Pei Wei answered the phone and burst into laughter: "Haha, my professor! Long time no see!"

    "Is it Mr. Wenger?" Su Mei asked in surprise. Although she had only worked with Wenger for less than half a year, no one would not be impressed by Wenger's powerful personality. Speaking of which, Su Mei was also  One of Wenger's fans.

    Pei Wei pressed the phone and made a "shh" gesture to Su Mei. Su Mei calmed down knowingly: "Haha, Nie Fei and the others performed well in the World Cup But this is also due to you,  They are all your disciples What, Arsenal is interested in Sun Chenghai? "

    "That's right." Wenger on the other end of the phone nodded: "Although we won the league championship last season, the aging of the defense is serious I need a good right back, and Dixon is at this position.  Although he performed well last year, he is on the verge of retirement. I saw Sun Chenghai's performance in the World Cup. With his skills and speed, he is very suitable for the Premier League."

    "Professor, you know, Sun Chenghai is very important to Yunjia TianyuAt the same time, although I really hope that he can go to Europe to develop, but I have a question, is it possible for him to play the main force at Arsenal?"

    Wenger smiled: "Pei, you know me. There is no absolute main force in my team. Everything depends on the status of the players With all due respect, Sun Chenghai can no longer continue to improve in League A. He  We need to continue to increase our strength in high-level leagues.¡±

    "Where's Fei?" Pei Wei suddenly asked.

    "The same goes for Fei." Wenger nodded: "Fei's potential is higher than Sun Chenghai Unfortunately, he is not suitable for Arsenal. I think he should be very suitable if he is in La Liga or Ligue 1."

    "I understand." Pei Wei replied: "I agree to start negotiations with Arsenal Club on the transfer of Sun ChenghaiTomorrow, our technical department director Jiang Hao will arrive in London to officially start negotiations between our two clubs.  "

    "Oh, aren't you coming?" Wenger said slightly surprised.

    Pei Wei smiled: "No, although I really want to chat with you Unfortunately, I have been busy recently, so I can only entrust Jiang Hao who is the head of my technical department. He is a very interesting person.  guy."

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei thought for a while and said to Su Mei: "Inform the European branch to sign a four-year contract with Jiang Hao. The annual salary is less than 100,000 US dollars. You can consider it Also, let him sign the contract."  After the contract, he was put in charge of negotiations with Arsenal and Perugia, as well as finding a home for Nie Fei in Europe.¡±

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    Jiang Hao signed the contract without saying a word. The annual salary is one hundred thousand US dollars. It sounds like a lot, but in Europe, football agents are a group of high-income earners. Five percent of the players' income belongs to them. Generally,  If an agent can have five or six players under him, the income is already very generous. What's more, generally speaking, agents will take care of personal property for the players, and 5% of the income after investment belongs to them, so Jiang Hao  Signing this contract with Yunjia Tianyu did not bring any economic benefits.

    After officially becoming the director of the technical department of Yunjia Tianyu, Jiang Hao began to perform his duties. He first went to Italy to sign the transfer contract for Materazzi with Perugia on behalf of Yunjia Tianyu.  With a transfer fee of one million US dollars, plus a 10% secondary transfer commission, Materazzi officially belonged to Perugia. Then he immediately flew to London to negotiate with Arsenal about the transfer of Sun Chenghai.  Negotiations began.

    Pei Wei was naturally not idle during this period. He first negotiated with Jilin Yanbian to terminate Wanpeng's loan contract. After Yang Tian left, Yunjia Tianyu's full-time forwards were left with only Tony and Yu Genwei. Although Ai Lin  He can also play as a forward, but the forward line still seems to be much thinner.  Bringing Wanpeng back will at least give Yunjia Tianyu one more player on the front line who can be rotated.  As for Sun Chenghai and Fei, although they are still from Yunjia Tianyu, Pei Wei has found substitutes for them  Right back Pei Wei is ready to let Zheng Zhilai take the post after discussing with Benitez.

    The best position is still the offensive midfielder, but Zheng Zhi is a very good player. He can play all positions in the midfield and backcourt, including shadow forward, and this can also train Zheng Zhi's abilities.

    Of course, it is difficult to fill an attacking midfielder like Fei. Benitez¡¯s approach was to change the team¡¯s tactics and put the organizational tasks on Deco, while the wing assault was placed on Ljungberg. Although  There is a bit less aura, but Yunjia Tianyu's midfielder seems thicker, and Yu Genwei can occasionally play as an attacking midfielder. After such adjustments, Benitez believes that even if these three main players of Yunjia Tianyu are gone,  The strength will not drop too much.

    At the same time, based on Ding Yu's recommendation, two young players were promoted from the second team. Full-back Hu Junli, who has just turned seventeen, can play on both wings. He is 1.69 meters tall and is a typical defensive full-back.  Poor offensive ability, but can be a good substitute in the defense.  Eighteen-year-old forward Wenda is one meter tall. As a high center forward, he has rare speed and foot skills, but his weakness is heading the ball - this reminds Pei Wei of the "bamboo pole" of Liverpool in later generations.  Rauch, according to Ding Yu, is a good substitute. Anyway, he has never had any problems because of sitting on the bench.

    "Raphael, the rest will be left to you."

    After doing these things, Pei Wei said to Benitez: "I will not be in Yunjia at the beginning of the second half of the league Therefore, I leave the team's affairs to you. I should be there in early September."  Can come back.¡±

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    "How is the situation over there in Hong Kong?"

    Pressing his temple, Pei Wei asked Su Mei, who opened the folder in her hand: "It's still calm now Although the Hang Seng Index has been affected by the financial turmoil in Southeast Asia, it is still very stable and remains at around 8,000 points. However,  The losses over the past six months have not been small. Last year, they were 16,000 points, down by half. These international speculators are really evil. They made more than a billion dollars just from Soros in Thailand."

    "They made a big mistake in setting their target in Hong Kong." Pei Wei sneered: "They will definitely suffer the most painful defeat in Hong Kong I am also ready to let them bleed some blood. The Hong Kong government eats meat, and we  It¡¯s also good to have some soup.¡±

    "How much are you prepared to invest?" Su Mei asked curiously.

    Pei Wei smiled and stretched out a finger.

    "One hundred million?" Su Mei asked tentatively.

    "You are insulting me." Pei Wei curled his lips.

    "One billion?" Su Mei continued to guess.

    Pei Wei shook his head again: "Ten billion." Then he added: "Hong Kong dollars."

    "Impossible!" Su Mei almost jumped up: "Where did you get so much money?"

    Pei Wei smiled: "My own four billion including all my belongings. The four billion I borrowed from the bank were pledged with 30% of Tianhua Group's shares, and the remaining two billion were  I borrowed it from Lao Ren and paid it back with my annual share income from Tianhua Group.¡±

    "You're crazy! Is this necessary?" Su Mei almost cried: "Do you want to be destitute? What will I do then?"

    "Haha." Pei Wei laughed, feeling a little moved in his heart: "Don't worry, I only speculate in futures, it's not that easy to be penniless."

    "Isn't it that easy?" Su Mei wiped her eyes, jumped up and took a calculator: "Ten billion can probably buy 300,000 to 400,000 lots, and the money seems to be a lot, and it doesn't count in the financial battlefield.  Something like that, let me do the math"

    After clicking on the calculator for a while, Su Mei raised her head: "If after you place a position, the index drops to 500 points, then congratulations, your 10 billion will be gone"

    "So fast?" Pei Wei was startled, and then calmed down: "It doesn't matter, I won't lose. This ten billion will be at least doubled by then By then, I won't be afraid of your father anymore.  hehe¡­¡­"

    "You" Su Mei gritted her teeth angrily: "If you lose, I won't care about you. I'll go home right away! I won't let my father help you! I'll let you die alone!"

    "No" Pei Wei said with a playful smile: "I will need your help when the time comes. Let his old man spend several billions to help me rescue Who of us will follow who"

    "I really want to bite you." Su Mei punched Pei Wei a few times. Knowing that she couldn't persuade Pei Wei, she suddenly hugged Pei Wei and said, "Forget it, you can bet if you want. Anyway, this is yours.  Moneydon't worry, if you lose money, I beg dad to help you repay the bank loanother things are up to you."

    "Don't worry." Pei Wei patted her gently.He rubbed Su Mei's back and comforted her, saying: "I will seize the opportunitytrust my vision."

    He pointed to his eyes: "I believe the Hong Kong stock market will not collapse."

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 276 The game is about the heartbeat

    Chapter 276: Playing with heartbeats

    On August 5, 1998, after last year¡¯s failed attack, the final blow of international speculators began.

    Within this day, international speculators sold more than 20 billion Hong Kong dollars in one day. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority used Hong Kong's financial reserves to absorb all of it and stabilized the foreign exchange market at the level of HK$7.75 for 1 U.S. dollar. On August 6, international speculators  More than 20 billion Hong Kong dollars were sold again, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority worked step by step. As much as you sold, I will absorb it. At the same time, the absorbed Hong Kong dollars were deposited into the Hong Kong banking system, which played a role in stabilizing interbank interest rates and preventing the interest rate from changing.  The increase caused the stock market to fall.

    ? 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th

    Although the Hong Kong Monetary Authority continued to use the method of absorbing Hong Kong dollars to stabilize the interbank interest rate and thereby stabilize the stock market, due to the aggressive short selling of international speculators in the stock market, the Hang Seng Index eventually fell to a low of around 6,800 points, which was lower than a year ago.  It dropped almost 10,000 points before, and the total market value evaporated by HK$2 trillion in one year.

    Pei Wei entered the market on August 10th. Su Yue, who was already exhausted, was happy to have an extra helper. However, Pei Wei did not take action. He just kept waiting to see what happened, with no intention of joining.

    August 13, morning, Hong Kong Securities Trading Hall.

    "What did you do? You sat there for three days doing nothing, and you want to put your 10 billion in the bank to earn interest." Su Mei said to Pei Wei dissatisfied.

    "Is 10 billion a lot?" Pei Wei smiled: "With the way it has fallen these days, I won't even see a splash if I invest this little money I know that the top ten richest people in Hong Kong have lost money in the past year.  How much is it? There are trillions, but they can¡¯t do anything. How can I do it?¡±

    "Then what are you doing here?" Su Mei asked, "Are you here to watch a show?"

    "I'm waiting." Pei Wei said softly, "I'm waiting for the Hong Kong government to take action."

    "Them?" Su Mei sneered: "If they really did it, the Hang Seng Index wouldn't have dropped by 10,000 points"

    "No, if the Hong Kong government joins in, it can only mean one thing." Pei Wei said thoughtfully: "They can organize not only Hong Kong capital, but Hong Kong capital is no longer enough. There must be mainland capital Mainland China is  We will not let the Hong Kong stock market collapse. Just watch, there will definitely be a different result today.¡±

    "Xiao Wang, what is the Hang Seng Index now?" Pei Wei turned to ask the broker next to him.

    The frowning broker heard the sound and immediately replied: "Boss, 6750 points do we want to take action?" This broker is also from Hong Kong, and he was anxious when faced with this situation, but the boss did not move.  He could only act anxiously.

    "No need." Pei Wei shook his head, and a trace of disappointment immediately appeared on Xiao Wang's face. Pei Wei saw it and said calmly: "Wait a minute It's still falling now, and it has fallen to within 6,700 points.  Notify me immediately!"

    "Understood." Xiao Wang nodded and turned his attention to the computer in front of him.

    Pei Wei stood up and looked at the Hong Kong Securities Trading Hall where he was now.

    He likes to watch a Hong Kong drama called "The Great Era", in which the final battle between Fang Zhanbo and the fifth father and son of the Ding family takes place in this place.  Within a day, it rebounded throughout the day and soared 4,000 points, directly liquidating a huge group company with tens of billions of dollars.

    But in the movie, whether it is Fang Zhanbo or the five father and son of the Ding family.  They are just a small fish in the sea of ??the stock market. Fang Zhanbo, who finally won, won the final war with the full support of several of Hong Kong's richest people. And today - the top ten richest people in Hong Kong are just one of them on this battlefield.  Little pawn, the real warring parties are the international speculators represented by Soros and the Chinese government funds represented by the Hong Kong government!

    In his previous life, Pei Wei was not very clear about the details of this "Battle to Defend Hong Kong".  He only knew that after the Hang Seng Index fell to more than 6,600 points, the Hong Kong government's strong intervention caused the index to surge by more than 1,000 points that day - simply knowing this result was obviously not enough.

    Just as Su Mei calculated, if Pei Wei's investment of 10 billion falls by 500 points, the position will be forced to be liquidated immediately. In other words, the 10 billion will be gone - worse than losing it in the sea.  Even worse, throwing 10 billion Hong Kong dollars into the sea would at least create a huge wave.  But in the vast sea of ????the stock market, the disappearance of 10 billion will not even cause a splash.

    Therefore, Pei Wei must be cautious and wait until the lowest point before taking action, so as to ensure the maximum benefit.

    Pei Wei looked around at the eight screens in front of him. He seemed to be able to smell the strong smell of gunpowder and the real smell of blood. The stock market has always been a battlefield where people kill without blood, which is more exciting than a real battlefield.??, even more tragic.

    In fact, Pei Wei does not need to make such a big gamble. He only needs to wait until the end of 1999.  His shares in Cerent could earn him billions of dollars.  Even in the United States, there are not many people with such huge wealth.

    but.  This is a good opportunity for Pei Wei. After victory, he will not only gain huge financial benefits, but also stand in the same boat as the government in this case - all fools know how huge the benefits will be.

    But what if you lose?  Even if Su Mei can ask Su Yue to help fill the gap in bank loans, if the two billion borrowed from Lao Ren is not enough, it means that Pei Wei's property will only be the Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei's palms began to sweat.

    At this time, Xiao Wang¡¯s cry reached his ears: ¡°Boss, it¡¯s 6690 o¡¯clock!¡±

    The entire securities trading floor was lamenting. The Hang Seng Index fell below the 6,700-point mark, nearly 2,000 points lower than two months ago. This number means that the wealth of Hong Kong people has shrunk by 20%!

    "Buy a position! Buy up!" Pei Wei said decisively to Xiao Wang.

    Xiao Wang's energy came up immediately. Nothing makes a stockbroker more uncomfortable than sitting in the securities trading floor for three days: "How much to buy?"

    The most indispensable thing in the market now is stock index futures contracts. During this period, the amount of stock index futures contracts sold by international speculators exceeded HK$500 billion. Although the Hong Kong Monetary Authority absorbed most of them, there are still many scattered ones.

    "One hundred thousand hands!" Three words burst out from Pei Wei's mouth.

    Xiao Wang and his two men took a breath of cold air at the same time.  One lot plus contract margin costs about HK$25,000, and 100,000 hands is HK$2.5 billion, which is a quarter of the funds in Pei Wei's hands!

    "In such a hurry? It won't pay to buy so many goods at once, and it may require more funds than usual!" Xiao Wang reminded the boss who seemed not very familiar with the stock market.

    "It doesn't matter, the high point will be high, but it must be fast! It must be done when it drops to 6660 points!" Pei Wei said decisively. Although he was not very familiar with this matter, he remembered the rebound numbers very clearly.  .  6660 points, this number is very auspicious.

    "Yes." Xiao Wang immediately did as he was told. He had already reminded his boss and fulfilled his duty.

    Five minutes later, Xiao Wang looked up from the computer: "Boss, it's done, buy 100,000 lots at 6675."

    "How much is it now?" Pei Wei asked.

    "It was raised to 6680 points when we were shopping, but now it has fallen again. It is now 6670 points." Xiao Wang replied.

    "Another hundred thousand moves!" Pei Wei roared.

    Within five minutes, the Hang Seng Index jumped several times in a row, two of which were rising. Pei Wei knew that one was because of his large amount of buying, and the other was

    ¡°It¡¯s fallen again! It¡¯s 6665 points!¡± Someone in the crowd shouted.

    Pei Wei wiped his sweat.  In such a short time, he spent five billion¡ªthis was all his belongings, and he had even begun to use money that did not belong to him¡ªhe turned to Xiao Wang and shouted: "Have you bought it yet?"

    Xiao Wang¡¯s subordinates were not slow at all, and said quickly: ¡°It¡¯s almost there Okay! The 100,000 lots have been bought, 6670 points.¡±

    "Buy another two hundred thousand! Hurry!" Pei Wei gritted his teeth.  do my best!  I hope that history has not made a joke on me, and that the legendary five financial masters from Beijing are ready to take action

    "Ah -" Xiao Wang was almost frightened. It was not that he had never seen a higher trading volume than this, and it was not that he had never handled it - but he only had 10 billion funds, but all of them were lost in these few minutes.  Going down, he has never seen such a crazy person.

    "Ah what, hurry up!"

    After being urged by Pei Wei, Xiao Wang came to his senses and started typing frantically on the keyboard with his hands.  After Pei Wei shouted these words, his whole body went limp and he slumped down on the chair.

    Su Mei took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on Pei Wei's forehead. Pei Wei reluctantly showed a smile to Su Mei: "It's all down Whether you are poor or skyrocketing, it all depends on this hammer deal  ¡­¡±

    Su Mei didn¡¯t say anything. Since it had been smashed down, anything she said would be in vain.

    Xiao Wang suddenly screamed: "Boss, we don't have enough money to buy 200,000 lots!"

    "How is that possible! You can obviously buy 400,000 lots. I calculated it!" Pei Wei jumped up.  The veins on his forehead were popping.

    Xiao Wang smiled bitterly and explained to the boss who was obviously not very knowledgeable: "Theoretically, this is truebut it will always be a little higher than the market price. It is impossible for 10 billion to buy 400,000 lots."

    "It doesn't matter. StrongOK, my account seems to be overdrawn" Pei Wei interrupted him: "If you continue to buy, you must buy 400,000 lots before 6660!  "

    Seeing Xiao Wang starting to operate again, Pei Wei sat down again, his whole body went weak: "He damn, this is really about the heartbeat! Think about it, 10 billion, it's scary to say it."  , just like that, everything was spent Even in Las Vegas, if I am a prostitute and gambler, 10 billion will be enough for me to spend for several years, right?"

    Su Mei grabbed his ear and twisted it off.

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 277 Up!

    Although the prospects of this investment are not promising, the fact that such a huge number of transactions were completed in such a short period of time is enough to prove Xiao Wang's professionalism.

    "Okay, now all the chips have been sent out, and then it's time to wait whether to die or live" Pei Wei forced a smile and said to Su Mei: "As you said, if it drops by 500 points, I will immediately  If it goes bankrupt, if it rises by 500 points, my assets will double!¡±

    "I've never seen you speculating in futures like this." Su Mei shook her head helplessly: "You didn't leave any reserve funds, just smashed it all down with one hammer What's the difference between this and betting on big or small?"

    ?I originally only planned to do a one-time deal.  Pei Wei thought in his heart, but said: "Don't you like watching "The Big Era" very much? I will show it to you" He stood up: "If I say promoted, then I will definitely be promoted! If I can do it myself  If you don¡¯t have faith, it¡¯s all over! Even if there is a disaster in the world today, it will definitely rise, and it will rise in the end of the world, no matter what, it will rise!¡±

    Su Mei curled her lips: "Then, do you want to draw poker cards to compare the sizes? I'm ready." She took out a pair of poker cards from her pocket: "Here, draw one to see who is bigger and who is smaller."

    Pei Wei was so happy that he randomly took out a card from the deck of cards. Su Mei also took out a card and showed it, it was seven of hearts.

    "You're so young, let me tell you, I will definitely succeed today!" Pei Wei finished speaking confidently and turned over the poker - six of hearts.

    Pei Wei¡¯s mouth opened wide, and Su Mei was overjoyed beside her.

    "Falled again!" Xiao Wang's voice came from the side. Pei Wei wiped his sweat and looked up.

    Originally, due to Pei Wei¡¯s large-scale purchase, the Hang Seng Index had already risen to 6690. After a while, it began to continue to slide down and fell to 6660 again!

    Su Mei held Pei Wei's hand, and both sides felt that the other's hand was sweating.

    The display board jumped again, 6670 points!

    "Promoted!" Xiao Wang shouted excitedly, Pei Wei's eyebrows jumped uncontrollably, and he was delighted: "Has the Hong Kong government already taken action?"

    But his joy has not subsided yet, the display board jumped again, 6660!

    "Damn!" Pei Wei couldn't help but cursed, isn't this a joke!

    What happened next made him no longer in the mood to curse - the Hang Seng Index continued to fall, 6655, 665066456640

    It seems that the Hong Kong government has not entered the market yet!  Pei Wei secretly thought in his heart that the few rises just now seemed to be caused by someone other than himself buying goods, which caused the index to rise in the short term - but after falling so many points in a row, it seemed that other people buying goods had also  We ran out of funds and could no longer carry on.

    "*** Hong Kong government, what are you playing at? Stop delaying it. If I delay it for one more day, I will be finished" Pei Wei gritted his teeth and thought. The average number of points when he received the goods was about 6680. According to the  Now if this trend continues to fall, it is not unusual for it to fall hundreds of points a day - 10 billion will be gone in one day, and few people can withstand this blow.

    "Ding ding ding ding" It was 11 o'clock and the morning closing time had arrived. Pei Wei suddenly raised his head and saw the Hang Seng Index at the closing time of this morning displayed on the display board!

    6610 points!

    It has dropped by 70 points from when he purchased it, which means that Pei Wei's property has shrunk by one-seventh!

    In other words, from 10:30 when he purchased the goods to 11:00 now, in just half an hour, Pei Wei lost about 1.4 billion Hong Kong dollars!

    What can HK$1.4 billion do?  If you think this price is not clear enough, then we can convert it like this:

    HKD 1.4 billion is worth approximately US$200 million. The current transfer fee for Ronaldo, the most valuable football player in the world, is US$29 million. The money Pei Wei lost in this half hour can buy seven Ronaldos.  Buy the entire lineup of any European giant!

    "Come on, let's go get something to eat. Dad and the others are still waiting for us." Su Mei pulled Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei nodded and stood up. The sky is huge, and eating is the biggest.  After walking out of the securities trading hall, Pei Wei changed his mind again: "Forget it, let's just eat something by ourselves. I guess your father is also very busy now Someone should be preparing to enter the market."

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    Pei Wei guessed right. The reason why Su Yue got involved in this Hong Kong affair was that the Su family also had business in Hong Kong, but in fact, the main place of development of the Su family was in the mainland. Although the business in Hong Kong was important, it was still important.  It's not worth Su's expense.

    In just one month, Su Yue looked much older. He mobilized hundreds of billions of funds to start a real fight with international speculators in the early stage.He has lost a lot, but he has also achieved his goal. He, Hong Kong's major wealthy people and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have been defeated by Soros.

    Feeling - Hong Kong can no longer withstand it. As long as it continues and pushes the Hang Seng Index below, then the international speculators who established positions around 7,500 will take away most of it and achieve their ultimate goal.

    Now that the Hong Kong government has mobilized a large amount of Hong Kong and mainland funds, the final attack will be launched in the afternoon!

    "Your good son-in-law is very accurate." A man in his fifties with a pale appearance said to Su Yue with a smile: "Thanks to him for having such great courage, he opened a position at this time, and in one breath he sold all the money in his hand.  Tens of billions of dollars were spent He was really brave."

    "This kid is just messing around!" Su Yue said angrily: "Without any backup plan or reserve funds, if it continues to fall, he will be bankrupt before the index rises! Just like  He already knew that we would take action today He didn't even move a while ago! This kid"

    The man smiled: "It doesn't matter. I can only say that if he is deceived, then your prospective son-in-law is a very lucky person! Judging from the technique, he is simply an amateur on stocks and futures But it doesn't matter.  , His sweeping of goods has further strengthened Soros¡¯s judgment, Quantum Fund is about to suffer a big loss now!¡±

    A murderous aura emerged from this friendly-looking man: "Although we will also suffer a lotbut even if both sides suffer, we cannot let the Quantum Fund take away the hard-earned money of Hong Kong people!"

    "Director." A middle-aged man next to him reported: "In addition to Pei Wei's Tianyu Fund, there was another hot money that also bought 100,000 lots at that time It is not our people, nor is it a Hong Kong local fund.  ¡±

    "Oh?" The director raised his eyebrows: "Can you find it?"

    "It should be from the United States, but the specific situation has not been found If this fund and Tianyu Fund hadn't bought 500,000 lots in the morning, it might have fallen below 6,600 by now."

    "It doesn't matter, it's good for us anyway." The director did not continue to ask, but turned to Su Yue: "Have the funds been organized?"

    Su Yue said with a little excitement: "It's organized 98 billion US dollars Good guy, nearly one trillion yuan, I have never seen so much money"

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    ? 1:00 noon on August 13, Securities Exchange Center.

    Everyone entering the venue looked up at the eight huge screens. Pei Wei did nothing. He could no longer do anything. The only thing he could do was to wait for the numbers on the screen to jump.  .

    If it jumps up a little, he will earn 20 million Hong Kong dollars; if it falls a little, he will lose 20 million Hong Kong dollars - either big or small, it's that simple.

    Everyone present is also waiting. If it falls, it means that their property will shrink by a part. If it rises, it means that their property will increase by a part. Whether it is shark fin, abalone or jumping into the sea, these signs indicate their future destiny.  .

    Just like in all TV dramas, these display boards seem to be deliberately playing tricks on them. Five minutes have passed since the opening time, but the Hang Seng Index is still fixed at 6610, motionless.

    Pei Wei was so anxious that he was almost like Ding Xie in "The Great Era", jumping on his feet and yelling: "Are you sick? You eat shit! Can you move? Is this brand broken?"

    Fortunately, there is still a little bit of reason that controls him. The most important thing is that Ding Xie who does this is the final loser. He would rather be superstitious and stay still like Fang Zhanbo, quietly waiting for the ending to come.

    Quiet, abnormally quiet. Logically speaking, a place like the Securities Exchange Center should be noisy, with stockbrokers shouting at the top of their lungs everywhere - but now, no one makes a sound, even the sound of breathing  At the smallest level, it seems that any louder venting will lead to bad results.

    Suddenly - "It's moving! The sign has moved!" A shout sounded in the hall.

    "Sheng!" Pei Wei slammed the table and shouted.

    6620!

    It¡¯s like being enchanted by a big hand, using the healing spell to increase your HP by one, and your HP starts to rise rapidly!

    6630, 664066506660, 6670¡­

    "Up! Up! Up! Up! Up!" The classic scene in "The Great Era" reappeared in reality. Everyone present waved their arms and began to shout rhythmically.

    Pei Wei hugged Su Mei next to him, and the two of them flushed with excitement and shouted together in time with the rhythm: "Sheng!"

    In this thunderous shoutingDuring the period, the Hang Seng Index quickly exceeded 7,000. On August 5, after international speculators began to block the Hong Kong stock market, the Hang Seng Index exceeded 7,000 for the first time!

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    "Pei Wei, do you know how much you earned today?" Su Mei said excitedly: "13.4 billion! After all expenses, your account has doubled!"

    "Haha" Pei Wei could only smile. He was not a person who had never seen money, but he made more than 10 billion a day It would really scare people to death!

    "What a pity If it's like in "The Big Era", where I die 4,000 times a day, how much money will I make?" Pei Wei laughed and said, "Unfortunately, TV is just TV, and it probably won't happen in reality.  That¡¯s the case.¡±

    "Let me do the math" Su Mei pressed the computer several times, then gasped: "Oh my God, 80 billion!"

    "Haha" Pei Wei giggled again and suddenly shouted: "Xiao Wang, pack your things! I'll take you to dinner! You can order whatever you want! Whatever you want to eat, I'll cover it all!  "

    " Xiao Wang and the others cheered excitedly. They didn't care about the food - the boss had made so much, and their commission would not be less. The income from this trip alone was enough for them to have food and drink for the rest of their lives.

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    After that day, Pei Wei never entered the market again. After all, he could check the market conditions through the Internet at home. The excitement of the scene made him unintentional about other things. He also had to communicate with Jiang Hao in Europe at any time.  Contact us about the transfer of Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei.

    Sun Chenghai's transfer was quickly decided, with a transfer fee of 1.5 million pounds - which is already a very good figure for a defender, after all, he has not proven his strength in Europe - and at the same time  There is an additional condition. If Sun Chenghai plays more than 20 games as the main player in the next season, Arsenal will add an additional transfer fee of 500,000 pounds.

    Pei Wei has no doubt that Sun Chenghai can play 20 games. The Premier League team has played a lot of games, 38 league games, as well as the FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. Presumably Wenger will not save money in order to save money.  Sun Chenghai was deliberately placed on the bench for only 500,000 pounds, which shows that Sun Chenghai's transfer fee was actually 2 million pounds, which is worthy of Sun Chenghai's status as the main player of the national team.

    However, there are some problems with Fei's transfer. The several clubs he contacted are either mid-range teams in the second-tier league. Pei Wei does not believe that Nie Fei can get any good training in such a team, or they cannot commit to the main position, or  Even if they needed trial training, Pei Wei rejected them one by one.

    Fei himself is not in a hurry. He still participated in four league games and one FA Cup game as Yunjia Tianyu's main player, playing in every game. In these five games, Yunjia Tianyu won four and drew one.  With three wins and one draw in the league, although they were tied with Dalian, which had four consecutive wins, they still continued to occupy the first place in the standings with a goal difference advantage.

    At this time, Jiang Hao brought Pei Wei another offer for Nie Fei.

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    "Boss, another club has asked us for Nie Fei." Jiang Hao said with a smile on the phone: "Well, it's still a Serie A team."

    "Really?" Pei Wei, who was watching the changes in the Hang Seng Index, became interested: "Which club is it?"

    "It's your old friend, Luciano Gauci's Perugia team" Jiang Hao said with a smile: "They were on the verge of relegation last year and are preparing to strengthen their strength this year. Now they are short of an attacking midfielder.  In view of my good relationship with you in the past, I made the request.¡±

    "Haha, has that old fox started to have my idea again?" Pei Wei laughed: "What are their conditions?"

    "There is no need for trial training, as long as the condition is good, Nie Fei's main position is guaranteed" Jiang Hao thought: "As for the transfer fee, he asked to have an interview with you."

    "How can I have that time!" Pei Wei waved his hand: "I leave all the power to you The transfer fee must not be less than five million US dollars One is only 21 years old and has two goals and two goals in the World Cup.  An attacking midfielder with an assist is worth the price.¡±

    "Understood." Jiang Hao nodded: "But Gao Qi may not be willing to pay this money He is famously stingy, and as far as I know, in addition to Nie Fei, they have backup candidates, that is  Hidetoshi Nakata, the main midfielder of the Japanese national team.¡±

    "It doesn't matter, Gao Qi has already tasted the benefits of Materazzi. With Materazzi's recommendation, I think both Gao Qi and Cosmi will be more interested in Nie Fei If five million is enough, they  If you can't come up with it, 3 million and 20% of the secondary transfer fee can also be used I would rather Gao Qi agree to this condition. I believe that after playing in Serie A for one or two years, 100% of his worth will be  Twenty will definitely exceed two million dollars.¡±

    "I know, boss." Jiang HaoHe smiled and made a joke: "The party and the people are waiting for my good news!"

    "Fei is leaving?" Su Mei asked when she saw Pei Wei hanging up the phone.

    "Almost." Pei Wei nodded: "Although the negotiations have not yet started, I think Perugia needs him very much It may take a while, but no matter what, Nie Fei is

    Going to Europe.  I believe that with his ability, he can definitely compete in Perugia.  "

    Pei Wei's confidence is justified. Hidetoshi Nakata was able to score twelve goals in Perugia (ten goals in Serie A) in this historical season, which shows that Perugia really needs an attacking midfielder this season. Pei Wei firmly believes that Nie  Fei's strength is better than Nakata, and Nie Fei has never stopped training his physical fitness in the past four years, otherwise he would not be able to perform so well in the World Cup.  Besides, he has always trained himself in a completely European training atmosphere in Yunjia Tianyu. He was trained by Wenger and Benitez, who are considered master coaches in Europe. Pei Wei believes that he must adapt.  There will definitely be no problem with Nie Fei in European football.

    "Is this little guy going to leave? I'm really reluctant to leave." Su Mei said with a little sadness.

    Pei Wei didn't say anything. In fact, he was even more sad than Su Mei. From the day he started to form the club, Nie Fei has always been his most important player. He watched Nie Fei step by step to get where he is today.  For Nie Fei, Pei Wei is not only the relationship between the boss and the players, he also regards Nie Fei as his own son.

    Now, this "son" has grown up and no longer needs his protection. It's time for him to spread his wings and fly into the sky.

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    In the next five days, Pei Wei has been staying in the hotel room, paying attention to the Hong Kong stock market and Jiang Hao's calls from Europe. Now he is most concerned about these two things.

    On August 24, after a fierce tug-of-war, the Hong Kong government, after investing tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars, finally managed to raise the Hang Seng Index to 7820, which is higher than the average position opening price of 7500 points by international speculators.  At this time, the general amount increased to 38 billion, with a profit of nearly 30 billion.

    Xiao Wang and others suggested more than once that Pei Wei close his position immediately. Being able to earn nearly 30 billion is definitely the best news, but Pei Wei refused.

    He has his own considerations. The international speculators have not given up yet. Quantum Fund has already declared that the Hong Kong government will lose and is preparing for the final decisive battle on the 28th. Now if Pei Wei withdraws, it will definitely cause the index to decline to a certain extent. Pei Wei personally  Although there will be no loss, it will definitely be a heavy blow to the Chinese side represented by the Hong Kong government.

    This is for both public and private purposes. Pei Wei will not give up on further gaining wealth. The more he wins now, the more international speculators will lose - Pei Wei believes that the Hong Kong government will win the final victory. It is obvious to sell stocks now.  A little early.

    On the other front, Jiang Hao is also doing well. Although the eight million US dollars he initially asked for almost made Gao Qi's nose angry, after the tug-of-war over the past few days, Perugia has already  The bid was set at two million US dollars and 20% of the income from the second transfer, which was only one step away from Pei Wei's psychological price.

    On August 27, Jiang Hao's efforts finally bore fruit. Perugia agreed to his request of US$3.5 million and 20% of the second transfer. The cooperation between the two parties has reached its peak.  The last step is that as long as Perugia and Nie Fei negotiate personal treatment, everything will be fine.

    On this day, the "Battle to Defend Hong Kong" has also reached its final moment.

    The 28th is the settlement day for the August contract of Hong Kong Hang Seng Index futures. International speculators have a large number of futures orders in their hands that must be sold when they expire.  If the stock market and foreign exchange market can stabilize at high levels or continue to break upward that day, speculators will lose billions or even tens of billions of dollars in capital. On the contrary, the tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars invested by the Hong Kong government will be thrown into the sea.  Two opponents who have been fighting in the financial market for a whole year have finally waited for the final battle that determines life and death.

    On the 27th, bad news continued to come from the global financial sector. The US Dow Jones stock index fell by 21 points. European and Latin American stock markets fell by 3 to 8 points.  The Hong Kong stock market is facing a severe test.  Under this circumstance, the Hong Kong government decisively invested nearly 20 billion Hong Kong dollars, raising the Hang Seng Index by more than 100 points, laying a solid foundation for the decisive battle the next day. On the 28th, the international community turned out to be overwhelming.  They mobilized in an attempt to completely suppress the stock index, while the Hong Kong government took all the selling orders and defended the stock market.  The transaction amount on this day reached HK$790, setting a single-day transaction record in the Hong Kong market.

    8250 points!  This is the Hang Seng Index after today¡¯s close!  In this financial government won the final victory!

    &nbsp; At the same time, this also means that Pei Wei has achieved a good harvest on both lines. He has made more than 30 billion in profits in the market. This figure means that Pei Wei's name has begun to enter the top position of China's richest people. He has already  It is inevitable that more people will pay attention to it.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 279 Summer Theme: Leaving

    Club Jia, the transfer fee is US$3.5 million, plus a 20% share of the second transfer.

    These are three players that Yunjia Tianyu has left consecutively within a month. Among them, Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei are the absolute main players of the Chinese national team. Yang Tian is also the former captain of the Olympic team. Their worth is worthy of their status and status.  Strength, Yang Tian¡¯s one-season loan fee is 400,000 marks, Sun Chenghai¡¯s transfer fee is two million pounds, and Nie Fei¡¯s is more than three and a half million U.S. dollars-but everyone can see that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s transfer fee in these few transfers  The losses suffered by the players are definitely not something that can only be compensated by this money!

    With the loss of these three international players, including Nie Fei, the main international player who grew up from the Yunjia second team and held the highest position in the hearts of Yunjia fans, Yunjia Tianyu officially became a team without national players!

    "Yunjia Tianyu doesn't want the championship?" Everyone is thinking so.

    Only half a month ago, they defeated their biggest rival for the championship, Dalian Dongfang, 4-3 in a face-to-face confrontation, widening the points gap to three points. They were able to win without Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian.  Jia Tianyu's ability to remain so strong is largely due to Nie Fei's outstanding performance. He seems to have continued his good form in the World Cup. In five league games, he scored three goals and four direct assists.  In the contest with Dalian, he almost defeated all his opponents alone. In this favorable situation, Yunjia Tianyu actually replaced the only remaining international player in the team (Yu Genwei was on loan from Tianjin).  Not counting people from Yunjia Tianyu) were transferred out. What was Pei Wei thinking about?

    However, Yunjia fans don¡¯t seem to have much objection to this. In their view, these three players definitely have the ability to play in Europe!  Anyway, the teams they go to are all from the five major European leagues. They can still see the performances of their favorite players in the European football broadcasts on the weekends. It is the same no matter where they play!

    As for Yunjia - this is their home team and the pride of their city. For them, even if Yunjia does not have a single international player, they will still be the first to support Yunjia Tianyu!

    Facts have also proved that this worry seems to be unnecessary. On the day when Yunjia Tianyu announced Nie Fei¡¯s transfer, they defeated the Guangzhou Suns, who were at the bottom of the standings, 3-1 at home, and continued to steadily beat Dalian Dongfang by three points.

    In this game, Benitez put together a brand new lineup. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders from right to left are Zheng Zhi, Zhou Nan, Lucio and Wu Jiang, and the double midfielders Zhang Yiming and Yu Xiaowei.  Midfielder Deco, winger Ljungberg, double forward Toni and Yu Genwei.

    After lacking Fei's organization and breakthrough, Yunjia Tianyu shared this responsibility with two people. Deco's organization, Ljungberg's breakthrough, and Yu Genwei's retreat, Yunjia Tianyu's strength in the midfield was not  Too much weakening will make it more difficult to guard against due to the increase in attack points.  Although Zheng Zhi cannot bear the responsibility of playing as an attacking midfielder and resisting the entire team's offense on his own, Zheng Zhi has shown his versatility in the right back position. His abundant physical strength and comprehensive skills make him even more capable.  After rapid growth and the loss of three main players, Benitez's seamless skills prevented Yunjia Tianyu from falling into a second-rate team all of a sudden.

    "Letting Chinese players go abroad is a shortcut to quickly improve the overall level of the Chinese national team." After the game against the Guangzhou Suns, Pei Wei said in an interview: "Young people like Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian,  Players who already have the level of effectiveness in the European leagues should go out more. This will not only benefit our club financially - the transfer fees of the three of them have almost covered our two-year club expenses, but also  It allows them to get better training, and also allows young players to get more training opportunities, which is good for the club, Chinese football, and the players themselves. We at Yunjia Tianyu will continue to do things like this.  Keep going, keep doing it. There is only one way to improve the overall football level of a country, and that is to improve the level of the league. If the level of the league cannot be improved in the short term, then send the outstanding players in the league to a better league.  Exercise is also a good idea.¡±

    "As for the championshipcompared with domestic honors, I would rather see the honors of the national team." To this question, Pei Wei answered this way: "What's more, without the three of them, we are still capable of winning.  Champion, we have the best young players in China. What we are worried about now is not that there are not enough players, but that there are not enough players on the field."

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    "You are really good" Su Mei sighed and said to Pei Wei: "How can you be so selfless What if I think you are doing it for the transfer fee?"

    "Is that a contradiction?" Pei Wei smiled: "We have too many reserve personnel, they need??An opportunity to exerciseBesides, do you think I still need money now?  "

    Su Mei closed her mouth, although in these few transfers

    Yu¡¯s income exceeds US$7 million, but compared with Pei Wei¡¯s income in the Hong Kong stock market, it is only a drop in the bucket.

    At this time, the fax machine rang. Su Mei walked over, picked up the fax, took a look at it, and walked over.

    "Dong is in trouble." She handed the fax document to Pei Wei and said, "Bayern has given up its right of first refusal."

    "Why?" Pei Wei took the document in surprise: "Hao Dong has proven in the first half of the season that he has the ability to play as the main substitute in Bayern Munich Schette! These ruthless Europeans!"

    The fax sent by Jiang Hao clearly stated that Bayern had just acquired Chilean striker Pizarro from Werder Bremen, and Hao Dong's position became awkward.

    "Poor Donghe is still in China waiting for news." Su Mei sighed.

    "Call Jiang Hao and ask him to contact other Bundesliga clubs." Pei Wei thought carefully: "There is absolutely no problem with Hao Dong's ability, and I think his performance in the Bundesliga in the past half season has proven his ability.  With his ability, I think there should be Bundesliga clubs interested in him not only the Bundesliga, but also teams from other leagues can contact him.¡±

    "I understand." Su Mei nodded: "There are still more than half a month until the end of the summer transfer, I think it should be fine."

    "Sun Chenghai has already played for Arsenal, Nie Fei is about to start training with the team in Perugia, and Yang Tian has also reported in Frankfurt Now, it's good that Dong, who went to Europe earlier than them, is still here.  I couldn't find a new home These guys from Bayern are really good at it," Pei Wei complained. He was now very angry with the Bayern club: "It took until now to inform us that Hao Dong is no longer needed. He should have done it earlier.  Let¡¯s go!¡±

    Su Mei glanced at Pei Wei with a smile: "What were you doing earlier?"

    Pei Wei smiled awkwardly: "I haven't been in Hong Kong for more than a month With 10 billion in funds, who has the heart to notice this? Beckenbauer has a good calculation. If he can buy Pizarro,  Don't let Hao Dong go. If Werder Bremen refuses to let him go, they will choose to keep Hao Dong. Both ends will be lost What a **** profiteer. If I hadn't paid attention to other things a month ago, I would have been ruthless.  It¡¯s a knock on them.¡±

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    The profiteers mentioned by Pei Wei did not seem to be too treacherous. They took the initiative to contact Pei Wei, and after expressing their apologies, they took the initiative to ask if they needed their help. At the same time, they expressed euphemistically that they hoped that this incident would not affect the cooperation between the two parties.

    Pei Wei smiled and gave a warm greeting to the football emperor on the other end of the phone - in Chinese of course. Finally, he told Beckenbauer that it had nothing to do with it. Bayern Munich Club is a friendly partner of Yunjia Tianyu Club. Such a thing  Yunjia Tianyu can also understand that we don¡¯t need Bayern Munich¡¯s help, we can handle it ourselves.

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei took a breath. He had just scolded the football emperor in various local dialects in China. Even if the football emperor knew Chinese, he would not understand these slang words from various places - of course he was not being impulsive.  , just two days ago Jiang Hao had contacted Dortmund, another Bundesliga giant. The negotiations between the two parties have come to an end. With a transfer fee of two million US dollars and a three-year contract, Hao Dong stayed at Bayern Munich for twelve games.  After the appearance record and three goals in the game, he became a member of Bayern's rival Borussia Dortmund. He wore the No. 21 jersey left by Ghana forward Tanko. Coincidentally, this number was exactly his former Yunjia team.  The number of Tianyu teammate Yang Tian in Frankfurt.

    Dortmund has the craziest fans in Germany. No matter how good Dortmund's performance is at the Westfalenstadion, there will always be at least 30,000 fans watching the game. It is with the support of this almost crazy fans that Dortmund won in 1994.  - In the two seasons of 1995-96, he won two consecutive Bundesliga championships and a glittering European Champions Cup.

    Although Dortmund's championship status is fading now, in the past few years they had the best players in Germany, Sammer, Kohler, Muller, Heinrich, Sosa, Ricken these famous names are making Dortmund  While Dortmund has achieved brilliant results on the field, it has also put a heavy financial burden on the club. In recent years, Dortmund's expenses have been the highest in the Bundesliga. Even the "Hollywood Club" Bayern cannot compare.  As we get older, the loss of stars has become inevitable. Dortmund, eager to expand its income, has set its sights on the development of the Asian market. With the scoring ability and impact that the team currently lacks in the forward line, it can also expand the club's presence.  China's popularity, the introduction of the Chinese national team's main forward Hao Dong is precisely due to this consideration.

    &nbsp;After Materazzi, Fei, and Sun Chenghai, Hao Dong became the fourth player to officially leave Yunjia Tianyu this summer, and leaving has become the biggest theme of Yunjia Tianyu this summer.

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    The situation b made everyone think that this season's League A would be a chaotic world, but after nineteen rounds, those who were looking forward to a different ending in the league were disappointed. Yun still occupied the top two positions in the standings.  Jiatianyu and Dalian Dongfang, Yunjia Tianyu scored 40 points and Dalian Dongfang scored 37 points, leaving third-placed Shanghai Shenhua 11 points and 8 points away respectively. After getting through the pain of the coaching change at the beginning, Dalian  Dongfang gradually got on track. After the start of the second half of the league, they won five out of six games, only losing to Yunjia Tianyu, while Yunjia Tianyu had five wins and one draw. The two sides were extremely fierce in grabbing points.  .  With only seven rounds left in the league, the champion seems to be coming from these two teams. The only factor that determines the final champion is how long the two sides can maintain such a fierce point-grabbing momentum. Whoever stops first will lose.  The final champion.

    Shuzhong Tianfu, which was aggressive at the beginning of the league, has recently weakened. In these six games, they only achieved one win and one draw, and lost all the remaining four games. The points fell to eighth place. However, the newly promoted Guangzhou Xinri performed well.  Not bad, I won three out of six games and have reached seventh place.

    What gratifies the Chinese Football Association is that the impact of the World Cup did not have a big impact on the league's attendance. The average attendance of the league in the second half of the season still exceeded 20,000. Although it was lower than the first half of the season, considering  The World Cup factor is already a pretty good situation.

    September 6th, the twentieth round of A-A.

    "This year's championship is definitely ours again!" Pei Wei sat in the office and snapped his fingers: "There are still seven rounds to go, and we are three points ahead - and the only stronger one among our opponents is Shanghai Shenhua.  , and Dalian will face Shanghai and Beijing in the last two rounds. Even if the points are the same, we still have an advantage. This year we beat Dalian twice. According to the rules, if we have the same points, we will be ranked higher. "

    "Are you worried about today's game?" Su Mei suddenly asked such a question.

    "What am I worried about?" Pei Wei asked strangely: "Aren't our recent results very good? Even if we fly away, we still have Deco, and our opponent in this game seems to be Shandong Donghai, right? Although they are also  A strong old team, but we have no reason to be afraid of them.¡±

    "Aren't you clear about the changes in Shandong since the second half of the season?" Su Mei asked in surprise: "I thought you knew!"

    "What's the change?" Pei Wei was a little embarrassed. For more than a month, all his attention had been focused on the Hong Kong stock market, and the remaining energy was spent on Nie Fei's transfer.  What happened during this period made Pei Wei feel that he was not really a genius. When he focused on one thing, he could still do it well, but once he was distracted, he would lose sight of his head and body. - Last month on February 2  He sold all the No. 18 futures index as soon as it expired. Who knew that the "Hong Kong Defense War" was not over yet. International speculators were still making a last-ditch effort and delayed the futures orders until September 6th.  It was today, and then he fled in a panic after the Hang Seng Index rose nearly 300 points again. When Pei Wei learned this news, he couldn't help but beat his head and chest. If he had sold it a few days later, he would have made billions in profit.  Hao Dong was also ignored in the transfer of players, which almost forced Hao Dong to return to China.

    "Okay, I admit that I have ignored a lot of things for more than a month and have not paid any attention to the league. I left everything to Rafael and became the hands-off shopkeeper" Pei Wei smiled bitterly.  Said: "I was wrong, I was guilty Okay? Can you tell me now what changes have occurred in Donghai, Shandong?"

    "Well I will forgive you once if you sincerely admit your mistake." Su Mei stood up: "After the World Cup, a group took over Shandong Donghai No, it was not a Chinese group, but  A group from the United States. But the boss is a Chinese, and the name of this group is Hualong Group.¡±

    "A very impressive name, Tenglong from China." Pei Wei smiled: "To be able to give such a name to his group, I think he must be a very interesting guyat least, he should be more patriotic."

    Hearing this, Su Mei¡¯s face looked a little weird, and she coughed dryly: ¡°No, you¡¯re wrong The reason why this group is called Hualong Group is because their president¡¯s name is Hualong.¡±

    Hearing this, Pei Wei opened his mouth wide and shook his head after a long time: "I take back what I just said This guy must be an arrogant maniac. How about this Hualong Group? What does it do?"

    "You must have started your business in Gu." Su Mei shrugged: "In the United States, there are too many such consortiums, and there is nothing particularly noteworthy. This group is somewhat similar to your current Tianyu Fund, but there is no  What's the matter? Shandong Donghai Club is his only fixed asset By the way

    should be called ?Shandong Donghai changed its name to Shandong Hualong before the start of the second half of the league.  "

    "How many assets does this guyhave?" Pei Wei asked after thinking for a while.

    "More than you before." Su Mei glanced at him with a smile: "It is said that Hualong no longer wants to do business. He sold all his assets in the United States and cashed out and returned to China to enjoy life. He has a total asset of about one billion US dollars.  Well, of course, there aren¡¯t as many as you now.¡±

    "Oh" Pei Wei squinted his eyes and thought about it.

    "There is one more thing that you will definitely be interested in." Su Mei said with a smile: "Shandong Donghai had no foreign aid before, but as soon as this boss came to power, he immediately brought two foreign aids to the current Shandong Hualong -  ¨DHeavyweight foreign aid.¡±

    "Who are the two foreign aids?" Pei Wei became more energetic.

    ¡°German striker Jurgen Klinsmann and Danish midfielder Michel Laudrup!¡±

    "No way? Haven't they already announced their retirement?" Pei Wei almost jumped up.

    "Who knows." Su Mei shrugged: "It is said that these two players have each signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Shandong Hualong. Although they have not played much time in these games, they have given Shandong Hualong the overall  Their strength has brought about a qualitative leap. In the six games in the second half, they won five and lost one. They are the best team at this stage besides us, tied with Dalian Dongfang, including five wins and three losses at home.  Beijing and Sichuan won two tough games 4-3 away from home.¡±

    Before Pei Wei could answer, Su Mei said with a little excitement: "Also, this guy, like you, likes to sit on the coach's bench and watch games. Now the outside world calls him Pei Wei's second best.  ¡±

    "Really?" Pei Wei raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "It seems that A is becoming more and more interestingthis interesting guy."

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    September 6, 3 pm, Yunjia Fengyun Stadium.

    Pei Wei appeared next to Yunjia Tianyu's coaching bench for the first time in three months. The Yunjia Tianyu fans in the stands burst into cheers - they like this boss who is always jumping up and down on the sidelines for so long.  I haven¡¯t seen it yet, so I miss it.

    Pei Wei stood up and waved to the stands. After sitting down, he proudly said to Su Mei: "Look now I can be regarded as a public idol level figure I can't do my job as a boss."  It¡¯s unprecedented.¡±

    "Virtue." Su Mei curled her lips.

    "Where is that guy?" Pei Wei asked, looking around as if he didn't see Su Mei's expression.

    "Which guy?" Su Mei came back to her senses: "Oh, you mean Pei Wei No. 2? Well, it's five meters next to you."

    Pei Wei turned around and saw a middle-aged man sitting next to coach Yin Gangsheng on the away team's bench looking at him.

    Hua Long is about thirty-five years old, a few years younger than Pei Wei, and has a plain appearance. However, Pei Wei feels a familiar feeling in him, the kind of person who, like him, starts from scratch and continues to create miracles - that is  That feeling.

    The two sides looked at each other, and Pei Wei smiled slightly, showing a relatively friendly smile to the other party. Hualong seemed stunned for a moment, and responded with a smile, but Pei Wei felt that there was a hint of wariness and a hint of in the other person's eyes.  ¡­unfriendly.

    "Weird guy." Pei Wei retreated to the coaching bench and muttered: "I hope your joining will not break the newly established rules"

    Pei Wei is not afraid of anything. Football cannot be played with money. It took Abramovich two years to win a Premier League championship after inviting Mourinho. It also took him several years.  Only by building infrastructure and recruiting some future superstars can we have the current success. Although Shandong Hualong's starting point is much higher than that of Yunjia Tianyu at the time, Hualong wants his team to pose a threat to Yunjia Tianyu.  It cannot be done in a short time.

    But just like the emergence of Abramovich disrupted the order of the Premier League, a rich man with billions of dollars in assets is enough to disrupt the order of A, and the current A is far less attractive than the future Premier League. If this is called Hualong  If the guy throws money around, it will definitely disrupt the order that Pei Wei has finally established to some extent.

    "I hope this guy is smart enough, or I hope this guy is not as crazy as Abu."

    Pei Wei was thinking in his heart, but he also had vague expectations. It would be interesting to have such an opponent in the league, wouldn't it?

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    The joining of a world-class superstar has brought a leap in overall strength for Shandong Hualong, but after all, they are humans, not gods, not to mention that they have only joined Shandong Hualong for just two months.

    Pei Wei didn't know that these two superstars had become part of Shandong Hualong before the game started, but Benitez couldn't have known it, so he replaced Yu Xiaowei with Gattuso and Aylin in the main lineup.  Ljungberg, after sacrificing a certain degree of offense, used two foreign players, Gattuso and Lucio, to target the opponent's two superstars during the game, while Shandong Hualong had no defenders who could defend Tony and Yu Genwei.  Offensively, in the 63rd minute of the second half, Tony received Aylin's cross from the wing and headed the ball towards the goal, causing the opponent's goalkeeper to let go. Yu Genwei's smart follow-up shot in front of the goal scored the only goal of the game. Yunjia  Tianyu achieved its sixth victory in the second half of the league and continued to maintain its first position in the standings.

    "Congratulations! Your team won the game today!"

    What Pei Wei didn¡¯t expect was that Hualong, who looked unfriendly in the previous exchange, actually walked over from Shandong Hualong¡¯s coaching bench after the game and extended his hand to Pei Wei.

    After being stunned for a moment, Pei Wei immediately held Hualong's hand: "It was a fluke that we won today Shandong East Hualong's strength increased very quickly, which surprised me! President Hua must have given him a lot of bonuses.  ?¡±

    "My money will only be spent on things that I think are worthwhile." Hualong did not answer directly, but said meaningfully: "However, just because we lost the game today does not mean that we will lose forever. Next year,  Shandong Hualong will make all teams tremble!"

    Pei Wei heard the provocation from Hualong's words. He is a master who never wants to suffer, whether it is in terms of actual interests or verbally: "What a pity Football can not only be played with money, but also with a lot of money."  Money may be able to create a mercenary army, but it will never create a king's army We at Yunjia Tianyu still have some experience in training young players. If you don't dislike it, I can share it. "

    Although he fought back against Hualong, Pei Wei still showed some friendly intentions in the end - anyway, more wealthy individuals are willing to invest in A-a, which proves that A-a as a brand has begun to have its own  Attractiveness, Pei Wei is very happy to see such a rich man enter the Chinese league.

    However, Hualong didn't seem to appreciate it and rejected Pei Wei's support: "No need, we have a good youth player echelon system, but there was less investment in this aspect before Now that I'm here, everything has been solved.  No need for anyone¡¯s help.¡±

    Pei Wei gave Hualong a steady look and smiled: "Well, I wish you all the best."

    Pei Wei let go of Hualong's hand, left a smile, then turned and left.

    Just as he turned around, the smile on Pei Wei's face disappeared: "This guy, as if I had a grudge against him, why did he talk so poorly! Strange, have I offended him before? No reason, I never went there before I became rich  I have been to the United States, and I haven¡¯t heard anything about Hualong Group since I went to the United States several times.¡±

    Pei Wei recalled carefully, and then confirmed that he had never seen this guy before, and had never heard of the name Hualong in the first thirty years of his life.

    "Whatever!" Shaking his head, Pei Wei shook off the idea. The other party was a Hua who returned from the United States. He didn't have as much money as him, and he wasn't as powerful as him - Pei Wei was still a member of the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress.  Representative, he has made contributions to the country in the defense of Hong Kong. No matter how you look at it, the other party cannot use any other means to deal with him - if Hualong can turn Shandong Hualong into a club that can compete with Yunjia Tianyu, this will  It's something Pei Wei would like to see.

    A league with only one strong club will only be deformed. Having at least two or more competitive teams can prevent a league from losing its greatest appeal - suspense.

    In the history that Pei Wei knows, the A-League has been declining year by year since 1996. Of course, there are many reasons for this. The excitement of the league, the proliferation of tacit matches (it cannot be called match-fixing), and most clubs have not made any progress.  The fans' enthusiasm gradually dissipated due to the mentality that just being able to avoid relegation But Dalian Oriental's outstanding performance in three consecutive championships is also a big reason.

    During those three years, Dalian Dongfang was so strong that even catching Dalian was a luxury for all teams. Except for Shanghai Shenhua, which has been persisting, what other teams are most used to doing is watching Dalian lose all the way.  After the dust is gone, Dalian will win the league championship five or six rounds ahead of schedule. Dalian fans may be happy with such a league, but for fans elsewhere, is it interesting?

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    &nbsp; September 12th, inside the Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    "Hey! Brothers! Tonight, go to our Milan bar to watch the game! I have reserved the place there, and today the club people

    meeting!  "Before getting off work in the afternoon, Pei Wei announced this to the entire club, "Let's cheer for our Yang Tian!  I have a hunch that he will definitely be able to score today!  "

    The twelve fan bars around Yunjia Fengyun Stadium are named after twelve famous European football cities, namely Milan, Turin, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, ??London, Manchester, Liverpool, Munich, Dortmund, Amsterdam,  Paris and Marseille.  It was one of these rooms that Pei Wei was talking about.

    "Are you so sure that Yang Tian can score? This is already the second round of the Bundesliga, and the opponent is the old and strong team Munich 1860. It's better than [.|ah." Su Mei sang the opposite tune from the side.

    "Then do you want us to make a bet?" Pei Wei said with a smile: "If Yang Tian scores, I win, if Yang Tian scores, you win - how about it?"

    "Okay." Su Mei nodded: "What are you betting on?"

    Pei Wei rolled his eyes and showed a sexy smile: "I'll kiss you if I win, and you'll kiss me if you win, how about that?"

    "I'm here to beat you!" Su Mei showed off her power and started to pinch Pei Wei's ears while chasing her. The staff nearby cheered loudly, showing no intention of helping the boss out

    That day at nine o'clock in the evening, Milan bar.

    The staff at Yunjia Tianyu are not polite at all - the boss is treating guests anyway, so they order the most expensive wine and bring it directly to the table. The staff in the bar are also smiling - you know  They get a commission from the sale of drinks. Although they earn money from the boss, what does it matter?

    Among the four players who have transferred to Europe, Sun Chenghai has basically established himself at Arsenal. The Premier League started earlier, with the games starting in mid-August. Sun Chenghai has already played two games as the main player, although he is still  A little uncomfortable, but he has shown his strength in the Premier League.  He has quite distinctive characteristics in the Premier League. His skills and speed are not inferior to those of ordinary Premier League players. His later success in Manchester City means that his technical characteristics are more suitable for the Premier League, although Arsenal's strength is much higher than that of Manchester City.  There is a grade - there is no doubt about it, but under Wenger who knows him well, I believe that Sun Chenghai will not be slower to adapt to the Premier League than when he was at Manchester City.

    As a seasoned veteran, Hao Dong quickly integrated into Dortmund. In the first round of the away game against Stuttgart, he played the entire game. Although he did not score, he assisted the young genius Ricken to score the goal.  The team's only goal was a good start.

    Sun Chenghai and Dong have shown their strength in the new season, now it¡¯s up to Yang Tian and Fei.

    The large-screen color TV has been switched to the central five sets. Today the sports channel is broadcasting Frankfurt's home game against 1860 Munich. With everyone paying attention to this, the sports channel will naturally broadcast more of these games, in addition to the broadcast rights of the Premier League.  Unable to get the watch, the game that Hao Dong participated in in the first round of the Bundesliga was broadcast on the sports channel.

    "Look! That's Yang Tian!"

    When Yang Tian, ??who was wearing the No. 21 jersey and had short hair, appeared on the screen, several little girls from the finance and accounting department immediately started chirping - they were not very interested in football, but they were interested in the handsome guy.  But they are very interested, especially a handsome guy like Yang Tian who used to work with them and is now playing football in Europe.

    "Well, he seems to be in a lot of energy. It's hard to imagine that a person who plays half the main force and half the substitute in our club can actually play the absolute main force in Frankfurt, a Bundesliga team." Su Mei commented, after appearing in two consecutive rounds,  It seems to be the absolute main force.

    "With Yunjia Tianyu's strength, there is no problem in staying relegated in the Bundesliga." Pei Wei said without any humility: "Yang Tian can naturally play the main role in Frankfurt." After smiling, Pei Wei whispered: "Don't forget  That betif Yang Tian scores a goal, I win."

    "That bet of yours is not fair at all. No matter what, I will suffer the loss." Su Mei curled her lips: "This kind of bet does not count."

    Pei Wei laughed and was about to tease Su Mei again when he heard the staff around him cheering at the same time!

    "Yang Tian scored a goal!" A group of young people in the management department shouted while waving their cups, ignoring the foam in the cups and splashing them

    Looking at Yang Tian running on the court with his fists waving, Pei Wei showed a smile - one day, more and more Chinese players will play in Europe. As long as the league continues to develop healthily, there will definitely be  More and more outstanding players are being trained and then set foot in Europe.Mainland

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    When he reached the edge of the opponent's penalty area and saw that no one was coming to defend him, Yang Tian decisively raised his foot and shot from a distance 25 meters away from the goal. The ball flew into the opponent's goal like a cannonball with his upper right foot, a beautiful heavy shot.  Door!

    But it is a pity that Yang Tian¡¯s goal did not bring Frankfurt the final victory. Munich 1860 equalized the score in the second half. In their first victory in the Bundesliga this season, they only scored one point at home.

    "Boss, Brother Yang played well yesterday and scored a goal!"

    On the training ground the next day, the players all told Pei Wei that since there was a match this afternoon, they all went to bed very early yesterday and were not able to see the game. The news of Yang Tian¡¯s goal was still today.  I only found out after reading the newspaper in the morning that the Yunjia Tianyu players were very envious of their former teammate.

    "Yes, he played well" Pei Wei looked at the players and suddenly smiled: "Aren't you sorry that you couldn't see the game yesterday? Boys, if you win today's league, tonight  I invite you to watch Serie A in the Milan bar! I¡¯ll cover all the drinks and everything!

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡± the players cheered one after another.

    Zhu Guosheng smiled and poked Ai Lin beside him: "Lin Zi, do you think Xiao Feizi can be the main force today?"

    "How do I know?" Aylin shook his head: "But it doesn't matter even if he can't play the main force for the time being. Perugia is willing to pay 3.5 million to buy him and it is definitely not just for decoration In fact, I originally thought he would go  La Liga¡¯s.¡±

    "Speaking of which, of the seven people in our group, only you, me and that boy Wu Jiang are left now" Zhu Guosheng sighed with a rare sigh: "Wu Xiaofeng and Meng Xiaojun have been transferred out, and Li Chaojin is rushing in.  After joining Serie A, we were transferred out, and we went a step further and went to Serie A The only ones left were the three of us.¡±

    "This is football." Aylin sighed: "Those who are getting better and better will go to higher-level leagues, and those who can't keep up will be eliminated from the next league. We are actually okay, the championship team  The size of the members is also considered a wrist."

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    In this round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu faces Jilin Yanbian at home.

    In this game, Benitez hid Toni and sent forward partners Yu Genwei and Wan Peng, midfielders Ljungberg, Deco, Gattuso and Yu Xiaowei, defenders Zheng Zhi, Lucio, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang  , the goalkeeper is still from Xiaofei.

    After being beaten and charged by the opponent at the beginning, Yunjia Tianyu scored two goals before Yunjia Tianyu could react. Yunjia Tianyu, who was mainly young players, showed a maturity that was not in line with their age, and  He did not mess up his position and launched the attack step by step. Deco shined. After recovering a point for Yunjia Tianyu with a wonderful long shot from outside the penalty area, he used two successful instigations to pass for Ljungberg.  A good goal, Ljungberg scored a goal from a small angle, assisting Wanpeng to successfully overtake the score. Before the end, Zheng Zhi, who intervened in the attack, used a long shot to freeze the score at 4-2.

    After winning the game, Pei Wei also fulfilled his promise. That night, he brought all the team members to the Milan bar. So, the scene last night happened again

    After a period of commotion, each player had a glass of wine in his hand, and at this time the sports channel on the screen officially started broadcasting the first Serie A game of the season.

    "Good evening, dear viewers, we are now broadcasting the 1998-99 Serie A champion Juventus against Perugia in the broadcast room of CCTV Sports Channel. The game is at the home stadium of Perugia, Renato.  .Conducted at the Curry Stadium. There are two players in the Perugia team who have played for our Chinese A team Yunjia Tianyu. They are Italian defender Materazzi and the main attacking midfielder of the national team. They are only 2 years old.  The 21-year-old Fei. We have already got Fei and Materazzi on Perugia's roster This means that he is about to become the first Chinese to appear in Serie A. At the same time,  He is also the second Asian to debut in Serie A after Miura Zhiyang. "Director Zhang, what do you think of this game?" said Huang Taixian, the ace host of the sports channel.

    "Juventus is the defending champion, and their strength is definitely higher than that of Perugia, so even though it is at home, Perugia's chance of victory is not too great, but Nie Fei's performance is worth looking forward to. As a member of the national team,  As the core midfielder, he basically represents the highest level of Chinese players, and his performance directly indicates whether Chinese players have the ability to play in Serie A," answered Zhang Lu, his old partner.

    ¡°Actually, there is another highlight of this game, and that is the continuation of the battle between China and France in the World Cup¡± Wong Tai Sin said with a smile: ¡°There are two French players in the Juventus lineup, Zidane and Deschamps.Members of the national team, in that game

    Nie Fei's performance was not overshadowed by Zidane's brilliance, and Deschamps failed to target Nie Fei from the front I hope Nie Fei can let Juventus remember his name today like he did in the World Cup!  "

    The TV screen scanned the faces of the players from both sides one by one, and only stayed on each person's face for a few seconds. Of course, Nie Fei would not receive special treatment. The camera just glanced at his face.

    "Hey, I saw Xiao Feizi!" Zhu Guosheng shouted: "That kid is the same as before."

    Wu Jiang said with a smile: "He has only been here a few daysbut he is really awesome. He has only been training together for less than half a month and he is the main force. Gold will shine wherever he goes." He poked Ai Lin: "You  Say so?"

    "Yeah." Aylin didn't seem to be very interested, so he just answered in a low voice.

    Wu Jiang didn¡¯t notice this, and the careless Zhu Guosheng didn¡¯t even notice it. Pei Wei, who was across a table from them, noticed it, and he sighed in his heart.

    It seems that Ailin is not willing to give in He used to be the captain of the Yunjia Second Team, but now Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang can basically guarantee the main force, and Nie Fei is even more shining, but he, the captain of the Yunjia Second Team, only  He can be regarded as a semi-main force, of course because of the position he plays, but Aylin's progress has not been rapid in the past few years, and he is not even as good as Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, who were not as good as him in the past, let alone Nie Fei, who is improving every day.  .

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    "Is there any mistake?"

    "Peruggia's strength is too poor"

    "Xiao Feizi's performance is not very good either. Has he not adjusted yet?"

    "Who said that? After all, he has just arrived in Perugia. Besides, the opponents he faces are Deschamps and Davis, the absolute main midfielders of the Dutch and French national teams. It is normal for his performance to be a bit mediocre."

    After watching the first half of the game, the players started talking about it. Judging from the performance of the first half, this game was a complete massacre - after resisting for twenty minutes, Perugia immediately beat Juventus in the fierce wind.  The attack collapsed under the torrential rain. Inzaghi, Davis, and Zidane scored one goal each in the 22nd, 32nd, and 45th minutes respectively, closing the score early.  Fixed at three to zero.

    Fei's performance can't be said to be outstanding, nor can it be said to be sluggish - he was almost invisible on the court in the first half of the game. Deschamps and Davis, the pair of defensive midfielders, can be regarded as the best in the world.  The midfielders combined, and in front of them, Nie Fei disappeared for half the game.

    "Don't worry." Pei Wei smiled and raised the cup in his hand: "There is still the second half Anyway, it doesn't matter if Perugia loses this game, after all, the opponent is too strong Moreover, Nie  If Fei breaks out, he can change everything. You should know this better than me, right? "

    The players fell silent. They knew this very well.

    I don¡¯t know how many times Yunjia Tianyu relied on Nie Fei¡¯s breakthroughs, wonderful passes or shots to open the door to victory or start a major counterattack. Although Yunjia Tianyu could still win without Nie Fei, everyone discovered that without Nie Fei  After flying, winning requires each of them to pay more.

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    "The goal was scored! Perugia recovered one point at the beginning of the second half! The goal was by Nie Fei! The first Chinese player to score in Serie A! Although this goal seemed to be too much for Perugia  It doesn¡¯t mean much, but for Nie Fei and Chinese football, it is an epoch-making goal!¡±

    With the roar of Wong Tai Sin coming from the TV, the whole bar burst into loud cheers, and then cheers came from other bars too!

    This was the 52nd minute of the game. After receiving the return pass from Italian forward Amuruso, Nie Fei jumped in front of Deschamps and took a long shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball quickly flew into the upper right corner of the goal.  Although Italy goalkeeper Peruzzi fought hard to save, the ball still flew into the goal!

    But Fei didn't seem to realize that he had set a record for Chinese players. Instead of celebrating, he rushed to the goal, picked up the ball and ran back, only high-fiving his teammates as he ran back.  celebrate!

    "This kid is still the same as before." Pei Wei laughed: "He doesn't care what the meaning is, he is just playing well!"

    When he said this, Pei Wei glanced at Aylin intentionally or unintentionally, and then continued: "This is exactly why he has improved so quickly! Football is his hobby and his profession. When he uses his hobby  When he plays with a good mood and professional attitude, he can show his best ability!¡±

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    They had almost lost their confidence, but Nie Fei's move brought their confidence back: Didn't we already score a goal?  Although we are not as famous as the other players, we are also Serie A players!

    Those who can stand on the Serie A field are not ordinary people. Although these Perugia players are far inferior to Juventus's international players, they are not easy to pinch. They were more passive in the first half.  Most of it is because they are completely psychologically suppressed by the other party.

    The Juventus players found that their offense was no longer so easy. Their three goals in the first half also had a bit of luck. After Inzaghi scored the first goal, Davis' long shot almost came from behind.  It was scored through the only gap in the dense crowd in the penalty area. After that goal, Perugia's defense was in chaos, and only then did Zidane score a wonderful direct free kick before the end of the first half.

    Now they defend more resolutely. In such a dense defensive situation in the penalty area, Materazzi fully demonstrated his greatest advantage, controlling almost all high-altitude balls, and at the same time using the penalty area as his battlefield, any incoming offense  All enemies will be attacked mercilessly by him!

    Five minutes later, Perugia organized a successful attack. Uruguayan midfielder O'Neill pulled to the wing and passed the ball. Greek forward Frizas jumped high and grabbed the head of veteran Ferrara and Uruguayan tough guy Montero.  , Peruzzi showed his strength as Italy's No. 1 goalkeeper. A world-class save that was incompatible with his body shape just turned away this must-goal. The fans in Perugia had no time to react to this attack.  Unfortunately, a figure quickly appeared in front of the ball, and a kick was not exciting!

    Peruzzi, who was still lying on the ground, had no time to get up again, and Ferrara and Montero were also a step slower in blocking. The ball crossed the goal line quickly and then hit the net!

    "In the fifty-ninth minute, Perugia scored another goal! Only seven minutes have passed since the goal just now! Miracle, really a miracle!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly: "Originally, we thought that the entire second half of the game would become  Garbage time, but Perugia incredibly narrowed the score gap to one goal in just seven minutes! With half an hour left before the end of the game, Perugia still has a chance" He looked at the screen carefully.  , the voice rose another octave: "The one who scored this goal for Perugia was Nie Fei! Scored twice! In the first half, we were still talking about whether Nie Fei could not adapt to Serie A quickly, but no one did.  To think that his time to adapt to Serie A was much shorter than we expected! He conquered Perugia and the Renato Curri Stadium in just seven minutes!¡±

    "Damn! Scored twice! Did Xiao Feizi take medicine today? It's so strong!" Zhu Guosheng exclaimed in surprise: "In the league, he rarely scores two goals in one!"

    "That's because he cooperates better with you." Benitez said slowly: "He has other ways to help you score goals, so his goals seem to be a little less. In Perugia,  In any case, it is impossible for him to have the same tacit understanding as in Yunjia Tianyu immediately. After all, he has only been in the team for half a month. No matter how good a player is, there will be an adaptation period. Ronaldo's first game in Inter Milan  Didn¡¯t score a goal either.¡±

    "That doesn't mean Xiao Feizi is better than Ronaldo?" Zhu Guosheng asked a very silly question.

    Benitez was so amused by him that he laughed: "Is it possible? Although Nie Fei has talent and strength, don't forget that he only played football on the streets of Brazil, while Ronaldo only appeared in Brazil ten years ago.  A genius! It doesn't mean that he is better than Ronaldo after scoring two goals. Football cannot be compared like this It's just that when he can't get more support from his teammates, he puts himself more into an organization.  The attacker turned into a terminator I think this is something Deschamps and Davis did not expect. They both played against Nie Fei. At that time, Nie Fei was the core organizer of the Chinese team and mainly played in the midfield.  , but today, he appeared more in the penalty area, even in the penalty area! Perugia's two forwards covered his forward movement well. Of course, the most important thing is his own strength."

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    From 3 to 0 to 3 to 2, a victory that was almost about to be won was already in crisis. Juventus head coach "Silver Fox" Lippi could not sit still, so he replaced Uruguayan forward Fonseca.  Del Piero, the zebra prince who is out of form, is ready to strengthen the impact on the front line.

    Cosmi, the head coach of Perugia, did not respond to this substitution - it was not that he didn't want to, but that he had no one to replace. For a small team like Perugia, it is possible to have a team with some competition.  The team's lineup is very good. It is impossible for them to have a bunch of international players on the bench like the giants.

    Del Piero, who was substituted, seemed a little depressed.A striker who enjoyed great success last season seems to have lost his place since the nightmare World Cup.

    Before the 1998 World Cup, Europe's four young forwards Ronaldo, Del Piero, Raul and Kluivert, who were considered by everyone to be the most promising in the future, had different fates after the World Cup. The 1998 World Cup became their  The watershed - Raul, although he has made little achievements in the national team, he is the well-deserved number one striker and the soul of the team in Real Madrid. Kluivert is gradually declining, although he is still there after moving to Barcelona.  Often performs well, but performance declines year by year.  The most shameful ones are Ronaldo and Del Piero. Ronaldo has been injured for three years, and Del Piero has embarrassingly become a penalty striker who can score more than a dozen penalty kicks every season. He should have become a penalty striker.  Italy's third-generation golden boy after Rossi and Baggio, but he ultimately failed to reach the heights he should have reached.

    Putting this matter aside, Lippi's substitution was still very accurate. The veteran Fonseca quickly showed his effect after coming on. He poked Zidane's pass in front of the goal.  Gate, 4 to 2, Juventus once again extended its lead to two goals.

    This goal made Lippi relieved. There was less than twenty minutes left before the end of the game. He did not believe that Juventus, which has the strongest defense in Serie A, would be equalized by its opponent.

    Facing the opponent who started to retreat, Perugia launched a fierce attack - anyway, losing one goal is a loss, losing two goals is also a loss, it is better to launch a vigorous attack on the opponent at their home court!

    After the initial adaptation period, Perugia teammates began to pass the ball to Nie Fei's feet more often. Fei was not polite and began to fulfill his responsibilities as the core of the midfield - although most of the time his teammates could not receive the ball.  To his imaginative passing, but a successful pass like this is often fatal once.

    In the 78th minute, Amuruso broke into the penalty area after receiving a pass from Nie Fei, fell to the ground under Montero's entanglement, the ball rolled out of the baseline, and the referee awarded a corner kick.

    After taking a corner kick, a figure suddenly jumped up from the dense crowd in the Juventus penalty area and slammed the ball into the Juventus door from behind!

    Peruzzi had nothing to do with this header that was so close, four to three!

    "It was Materazzi who scored the goal! It was Nie Fei who assisted! He scored with a header from Nie Fei's corner kick. This scene has been played many times in the A-A stadium in the past two years. Now this scene has happened again.  It was staged, but not in A-A, but in Serie A! "Wong Tai Sin is going crazy.

    Perugia once again narrowed the score gap to one goal!  And this goal stimulated the Perugia players even more. Cosmi jumped up and down on the sidelines, desperately directing the players to press forward!  Press on!  Press it again!

    For Perugia, who was already playing crazy, even Lippi had no good solution. He could only instruct the players to shrink their defense and temporarily avoid the limelight. Perugia, who had no scruples, began to press fully, even the defenders were overwhelmed.  In the middle circle!

    Perugia's fierce attack finally paid off. In the 86th minute, Nie Fei passed the ball to O'Neal. O'Neal then sent the ball into the penalty area. Frizas fell to the ground in the entanglement with Montero. This time the referee decisively  The whistle was blown, and he quickly ran to the penalty area, pointing to the penalty spot - a penalty kick!

    The entire Leonardo Curry Stadium fell into madness. When it was 0 to 3, they thought it was over. Nie Fei's two goals gave them hope. When it was 2 to 4, they no longer expected to score points.  , but now, they may even the score to four to four!

    The Juventus players surrounded the referee and defended themselves, but the referee had no intention of changing the penalty. The Perugia players had already begun to celebrate.

    Originally, Perugia's number one penalty kicker was Uruguayan O'Neill, and its second number one penalty kicker was Materazzi. Now they are both on the court, but when he took the ball from his teammate, he called it over.

    "Fei, you come to punish me!"

    Fei was stunned for a moment, this is inconsistent with what the coach explained

    "Fei, you're punished! You deserve it!" Materazzi said next to him, and O'Neal also had sincerity in his eyes.

    Fei nodded heavily.

    Run-up, shoot!

    "Hat trick! Fei completed his hat trick with a penalty kick! This is something he has never done in Serie A, but today he broke one of his own records, and this record was in Serie A.  Done against defending champions Juventus!¡±

    "The game is over! Four to four! A surprising score! Perugia relied on Nie Fei's hat trick and an assist to draw a strong opponent! This weekend is the day when Chinese players collectively broke out. Yesterday Yang Tian scored, today  Nie Fei scored a hat trick, one goalSoaring to the sky!  Chinese players are soaring in the European arena!  "

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 282 Team 2 is also crazy

    There is no holiday tomorrow in the league, so it is Pei Wei's reward to be able to come out and have a party today.

    Those who had families went home, those who were not married or were willing to live in the club returned to the club, and Su Mei also left - it was already very late now, staying up late is not good for girls' skin - there were only  Pei Wei and Benitez were eliminated.

    "Give me another glass of wine beer will do." Pei Wei turned to the waiter and said that Benitez does not drink. The only time he drinks is when he celebrates in the locker room after winning the championship.  Serve some champagne, so Pei Wei naturally won't order a drink for Benitez.

    When the waiter brought a glass of beer, Pei Wei waved his hand. The waiter knew exactly what the boss wanted to discuss with the head coach. Anyway, it was basically closing time now and he could already get off work.

    Pei Wei took out a box from his side. After opening it, he took out a cigar and handed it to Benitez. He smiled and said: "Authentic Cuban cigars good stuff."

    Benitez does not drink and rarely smokes, but he has a hobby, that is, he likes to smoke cigars. This is normal. If a man does not have even a little bit of bad habits, then he simply cannot be called  A "man" now!

    Taking the cigar handed over by Pei Wei, Benitez looked at Pei Wei while lighting the cigar, and suddenly smiled: "Do you want to tell me something? Or is there anything else?"

    Pei Wei spread his hands: "Am I the kind of person who only tries to please someone when something happens? I just want to chat with you Nie Fei's performance today is really speechless. It reminds me of the first time in Yunjia four years ago.  When I saw him in the second team, I thought this young man had a bright futurebut I didn't expect that he could improve so quickly!"

    "That's not just the reason for his own hard work, although this is the most important thing" Benitez breathed out a smoke ring faintly: "Yunjia Tianyu's professional training equipment, completely European training concepts, and the strong support of your boss,  Coach Wenger¡¯s careful training has paved a correct and rapid path for him.¡±

    "You are indispensable." Pei Wei laughed: "The progress of Fei has been faster and faster in the past two years."

    "In your Chinese language, you are putting money on my face." Benitez smiled: "Although Nie Fei has only been known to everyone about his strength and potential in the past two years, before I came here  He already has the foundation to be a first-class player, I just got the chance."

    After a pause, Benitez continued: "Today's game, not only as I said just now, but Nie Fei's sudden change in style made Deschamps and Davis, who were already familiar with him, somewhat unprepared to fly."  Scored those two goals. There is another very important reason - this is the first game of the Serie A season. These superstars of Juventus took another month of rest after participating in the World Cup and are not in full condition yet.  Speaking of which, for Nie Fei who is used to competing all year round, his current state is at its peak, which is one of the reasons why he excels I am worried about the winter and the beginning of next year.  , will Nie Fei¡¯s condition be affected?¡±

    "Haha, that will happen in the future." Pei Wei said with a smile: "At least this situation is very beneficial to Nie Fei now It is very important to get a good start when joining a new team.  ¡±

    "That's right." Benitez nodded: "As long as he maintains his current state and performance, Perugia will soon be unable to keep him The biggest feature of a team like Perugia  It is the talent training base for wealthy teams and the stage where once-in-a-lifetime stars continue to shine. I think Nie Fei will soon be favored by wealthy teams, and the clause of 22% of the transfer proceeds will soon be  It will bring you huge benefits. You don¡¯t know this, right? Don¡¯t say you didn¡¯t think of it.¡±

    "If it weren't for this clause, how could I have sold the fly for a mere 3.5 million!" Pei Wei glared and said, "Even so, I think the sale is cheap. If Yunjia Tianyu is a  For European club teams, Nie Fei is worth at least 10 million!¡±

    "You're the boss, that's your business." Benitez took a puff of his cigar and said, "Is everything okay? I'll go back if nothing happens. I have work tomorrow, and I don't have time to spend time grinding my teeth here with you."

    "Don't leave in a hurry." Pei Wei pulled Benitez: "Fei's departure is definitely a huge loss for our team. Although we can't see anything yet, our experience in the league  The advantage can still work, but we are about to play in the Asian Club Cup. This is our first time playing this game, so we can¡¯t be too embarrassed.¡±

    "I am the coach, and I just want the players to perform at their highest level." Benitez said calmly: "At least inThe existing players will be enough before the end of the league next year.  As for next year let¡¯s talk about it next year.  Besides, there are many outstanding young players in the reserve team.

    Those who are outstanding and can immediately bring qualitative changes to the team, the others are not included.  "

    "If you have your eye on any player, just ask. As long as you can buy him, I will definitely do it." Pei Wei stared at Benitez and said.

    "Let's talk about it next year, I'm going to bed." Benitez stood up and said, "Goodbye."

    ***************************************

    On September 17, Yunjia Tianyu will face the Shenyang Walrus at home. This is an early game because on the weekend, Yunjia Tianyu will face its first opponent in the Asian Club Cup, the East Bengal team from India. The Football Association  The time was specially adjusted for Yunjia Tianyu.

    Although the Asian Club Cup will be played in three days, Yunjia Tianyu did not stay in this game. The main lineup was all on the field. In Benitez's view, the Indian East Bengal team cannot be called an opponent at all.  , on the contrary, the Shenyang walrus is more difficult to deal with.

    Yunjia Tianyu won the game as expected, but the game was not easy. Yunjia Tianyu's two forwards, Yu Genwei and Tony, did not get any good opportunities under the opponent's tight defense. All three goals were scored in the middle and late stages.  Lucio's offensive ability was fully demonstrated in this game. He scored with a header from a corner kick and then made a long-distance attack. He single-handedly took care of two of Yunjia Tianyu's three goals.  The other goal was scored by young midfielder Zhang Yiming during the melee in front of the goal.

    In another game that was also played in advance, Dalian Dongfang also sent all its main players to face the opponent. They defeated Chongqing Huanyu 2-1 in the away game and continued to maintain strong pressure on Yunjia Tianyu.

    Dalian Dongfang is the defending champion of the last Asian Club Cup - in the final, they defeated South Korea's Pohang Steelers 1-0 through Gao Feng's volley from outside the penalty area in overtime. This is the second consecutive year for this South Korean team.  Lost to a Chinese team in a major Asian competition.

    This is the first time in history that two teams participate in the Asian Club Cup at the same time. Dalian Dongfang¡¯s opponent is also very weak. It is a team from Vietnam - I can¡¯t even remember the name Pei Wei.

    Both Chinese teams were at home, and as a result, they gave Chinese fans two massacres on the 20th. Although Yunjia Tianyu's head coach Benitez sent in most of his substitutes,  Including Adriano, who was temporarily transferred from the second team - he could not play in the league, but there is no regulation on the number of foreign players in the Asian Club Cup - but they still swept the Indian East Bengal team 11-0 at home.  , Adriano scored a hat-trick in his first appearance on behalf of the Yunjia Tianyu first team.  Dalian Dongfang is an unknown team that defeated Vietnam 8-0 at home. This score also means that the next game will become an opportunity for both sides to go through the motions and train their young players.

    Although it is an Asian-level game, for Yunjia and Dalian and their fans, such a game cannot arouse any interest in them at all - after all, except for Japan, South Korea and other countries, club teams from other Asian countries are more like  Amateur team.

    In the second round of the game, Yunjia Tianyu simply sent substitute players and reserve team members to fly to India to compete, allowing the main players to have a good rest in Yunjia - the October 4th league game was postponed to October  On the 7th, Yunjia Tianyu was willing to let the main players rest for a few more days.

    The second team led by Adriano and Zheng Zhi, who were temporarily transferred from the second team, still beat the East Bengal team to the ground in India. Adriano, who represented the first team for the second time, continued his previous game.  His good condition was even better - he scored four goals with one head kick and one big hat trick. Zheng Zhi, who appeared in the midfield position of the organization, took care of the entire team in an orderly manner. Between the two of them,  Under the leadership of the Yunjia Second Team, whose average age is no more than 20 years old, they won a 6-0 victory.

    "See? As long as there are a few experienced old players leading the team, Yunjia Tianyu's strong reserve strength is more than enough to gain a foothold in League A." Benitez, who was watching the TV broadcast, said to Pei Wei: "  What you said last time is very reasonable: What Yunjia Tianyu is worried about now is not that there are not enough players, but that there are not enough playing positions for them to play - now Yunjia Tianyu is definitely qualified to say this. "

    "So I arranged for them to play in the second league." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Although the level is a bit low, formal games are very training But I am a little worried that our players are too young.  ? Including the foreign players, they are all young. The oldest among the main players is Yu Genwei. He is only 26 years old, and he will leave next year. I think it is better to bring in one or two older players with outstanding abilities.??Okay.  "

    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it next year.¡± Benitez still said the same thing.

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 283 No one can be left behind

    After playing the first round of the Asian Club Cup, Yunjia Tianyu ushered in a dense October. In this month, Yunjia Tianyu will play the remaining four league games, including two against  Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s FA Cup semi-finals, and on October 31st, they will also face Hong Kong champion South China in the first leg of the second round of the Asian Club Cup. They will play seven games in a month. Such a high-intensity  Even European players find it difficult to endure the tournament.

    On October 7, the 23rd round of the league will be a make-up match, and they will challenge Shanghai Shenhua away from home.

    October 11th, the 24th round of the league, an away game against Wuhan Yazhi.

    On October 14, the first round of the FA Cup semi-finals was an away game against Shanghai Shenhua.

    October 18th, the 25th round of the league, they will face Qingdao Starfish at home.

    On October 22, the second round of the FA Cup semi-finals will be against Shanghai Shenhua at home.

    October 25th, the 26th round of the league, away game against Sichuan Tianfu.

    October 31st, the first leg of the second round of the Asian Club Cup, they faced Hong Kong South China at home.

    This is the next game schedule for Yunjia Tianyu. Before this, they had just finished the second leg of the first round of the Asian Club Cup against East Bengal of India in an away game on October 3.

    However, what makes them quite satisfied is that Dalian Oriental has also reached the semi-finals of the Football Association Cup. In the remaining time, Dalian Oriental's game schedule is also intensive, otherwise Pei Wei will really consider giving up a certain game.  .

    The real headache is the Football Association. Unless both Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu are eliminated from the FA Cup final, the FA Cup final originally scheduled for November 1 will definitely have to be rescheduled. After all, it will not be held until November 7.  With the second round of the Asian Club Cup, it is impossible to arrange a more important game like the Football Association Cup final between the two games. That will certainly not guarantee the excitement of the game.

    in this case.  Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang started the make-up match at the same time, but both teams suffered a defeat. Dalian Dongfang was tied with Shandong Hualong 2-1 in the away game, while Yunjia Tianyu lost to Shanghai Shenhua 1-3 in the away game.  The three-point advantage was not guaranteed, and Dalian Dongfang also lost an opportunity to tie the score.

    "Can we still hold on?" On the day we lost to Shanghai Shenhua, Pei Wei immediately found Benitez - of course he was not going to hold Benitez accountable - Pei Wei knew the team's  Situation, if the departure of Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian did not have any impact on the team's strength.  Then it is definitely a lie. Although Benitez can make Yunjia Tianyu perform the same as before within a certain period of time, in such a dense game, it is difficult for Yunjia Tianyu, who is dominated by young players, to maintain a good performance.  state.

    Being young means that they are full of energy, but it also means that they lack experience and a sense of normalcy. Therefore, it is impossible for a team to be too old and rely solely on young people to conquer the world.  Only when it has some experienced veterans and energetic young people can such a team be considered a mature team.

    In the game against Shanghai Shenhua, Benitez did not hold back. He sent eight main players, including four foreign players: Gattuso, Deco, Ljungberg and Toni, as well as Wanpeng, Wu Jiang, Zhu Guosheng and  There are four veteran players from Xiaofei, and the younger players are only full-back Hu Junli, central defender Zhou Nan and midfielder Yu Xiaowei.  Among them, Zhou Nan and Yu Xiaowei both have the experience of playing the main force, and Hu Junli also performed well. However, after the initial stalemate, Shanghai Shenhua relied on Qi Hong's sneak attack to score the first goal.  The team showed a rare anxious mood, and became more and more anxious as they played. The experienced Shanghai Shenhua made consecutive sneak attacks. Although they relied on Wan Pengdi to grab points in front of the goal to recover a point in the second half, they still lost the game.

    But it¡¯s not a big deal to lose a game. Yunjia Tianyu still has a two-point lead, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance at Hongkou Stadium has not been very good. What Pei Wei is really worried about is.  In previous games, young Yunjia Tianyu has never lost. They are used to playing downwind. Can they quickly adjust their mentality after losing?

    If there are a few veteran players in the team, this shouldn't be a problem. After all, after a few years, Yunjia Tianyu has already possessed a "championship temperament" that can be adjusted with just a few adjustments, but now, Yunjia Tianyu  The older players in the team are absolute substitutes, and most of them were transferred from other teams.  The only veteran player, Yu Genwei, is still an outsider.  Obviously there is nothing to say, and the "old" players such as Zhu Guosheng, Ai Lin and Wu Jiang do not have the strength to convince others.  Others are even more stunned. Under this situation, there is not even a player in the locker room who can suppress others.

    As soon as he thought of this, Pei Wei began to miss Deng Jia, Nie Fei, and?Sun Chenghai and even missed Materazzi - they are all the kind of people who have the temperament of a captain - now there is no such person in the Yunjia Tianyu team.

    Benitez understood what Pei Wei meant. He thought about it for a while: "Actually, this is not a problem."

    "Oh, what do you say?" Pei Wei asked with interest.

    "Actually, our advantage in the league is still very obvious." Benitez took the league schedule on the table: "There are only three rounds left in the league, and our lead is still two points - actually  The top is three points, because in the case of the same score, we have priority - whether it is from the perspective of mutual victory or defeat or goal difference, so, theoretically speaking, we only need to get three points in the last three rounds.  You can definitely win the championship with seven points. In fact, you can win the championship with less than this number. After all, Dalian Oriental¡¯s opponents in the last two rounds are Beijing and Shanghai. In addition, Jilin is not easy to mess with, and our opponents have basically been relegated.  Wuhan, the Guangzhou Suns, which have been relegated early, and Sichuan, which is neither up nor down, Beijing, Shanghai, and Jilin cannot let Dalian go, because their relationship is not very good, so as long as we do not lose consecutively, then the league champion  I can guarantee to win it, but it is the Football Association Cup. If you want to win it, we must pay the greatest attention. After all, Shanghai Shenhua is very strong. Although they are behind us by many points, it does not mean that we will definitely win in the face-to-face game.  Can take down the opponent.¡±

    "What I'm worried about is whether the players can perform as well as they should in the game." Pei Wei frowned and said: "After all, there is no backbone in the team now. I'm worried that they won't be able to change their mentality quickly after losing.  Adjust it."

    "Actually aren't you the biggest backbone of the team?" Benitez said with a smile: "I know you miss Nie Fei and Dunga very much, but although Dunga is the captain of the Brazilian national team, he is a foreign aid after all.  , although Nie Fei is also very good as the captain, after all, he is only a 21-year-old young man The reason why they have prestige in the team is because they are all people you support, as long as you still  No one in the locker room will feel panic, after all, you built this club."

    "But the boss is just the boss after all. The team needs an authority, a soul" Pei Wei said distressedly: "I sold people too fast I should have kept at least one person if I had known better."

    "Authority can be established, but it cannot be established in one day." Benitez said lightly: "Before authority is established, you, as the boss, must first let the players have a goal and let them know that the club  What is the mission given to them?¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei stood up: "I will fully support your work and ensure that the players can appear on the court in their best condition. I want all the championships this year!"

    On October 8, Yunjia Tianyu Club held a press conference.

    The reporters all expressed a strong interest in this press conference. Yunjia Tianyu Club has performed extremely well this year. It has firmly controlled the lead almost from the beginning of the league. They also advanced hand in hand in the Football Association Cup.  The Cyan Coral team, composed of their second team, has also successfully stood out in the second division league and won a ticket to next year's first league and second division league. Now, if a press conference is held at this time, what kind of shocking news will be revealed?  ?

    "We will not give up any game." Pei Wei started with this sentence at the press conference: "Although the situation is severe now, it is difficult for us, fighting on the third line, to ensure that the team can continue a good performance in such a dense game.  state, but we still will not give up any game, we will go all out in every game, even if we suffer losses League, Football Association Cup, Asian Club Cup, none of them can be missing. We want to become China!  The first double championship since the launch of the professional league!¡±

    The next day, Dalian Dongfang also held a press conference, and their president Wang also announced Dalian Dongfang¡¯s goal for this season: a double crown.  At the same time, Mr. Wang also announced at the press conference that if Dalian Dongfang can win these two championships, all players will equally share a bonus of up to 4 million yuan.

    These two press conferences, which were held almost immediately, made all the reporters excited. Dalian Dongfang¡¯s press conference was obviously aimed at Yunjia Tianyu. Last year, it was suppressed by Yunjia Tianyu, and it has been suppressed by Yunjia Tianyu this year.  Suppression, after seeing the hope of winning the league championship, Dalian Dongfang obviously wants to overwhelm Yunjia Tianyu, an old opponent in terms of momentum!

    This situation of tit-for-tat made all reporters realize that in the month when the league is about to end, what is about to happen will definitely be exciting, very, very exciting.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 284 Defending the title

    Chapter 284 Defending the title

    After the two clubs held separate press conferences, some insiders were already sighing: It seems that Yunjia Tianyu is in danger this time. Didn¡¯t Dalian Dongfang get all the four million bonuses?  What's the use of you, Pei Weiguang, shouting slogans? If you don't have anything practical to show, the players will still fight for you?

    What happened in the next 24th round seemed to prove that this statement was correct - Dalian Dongfang defeated the tenacious Jilin Yanbian 3-1 at home, while Yunjia Tianyu was tied 0-0 by Wuhan Yazhi in the away game.  Dalian Dongfang finally tied with Yunjia Tianyu in points. After two rounds of no wins, Yunjia Tianyu's three-point advantage has evaporated!

    In other games, Shandong Hualong defeated Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 at home, tying Shanghai Shenhua's points and ranking jointly in third place with 39 points. The Guangzhou Suns, who were about to be relegated, got the last one.  As a life-saving straw, they defeated Shenyang 2-1 at home. Although they were still at the bottom with only 17 points, they were only four points away from twelfth-placed Shenzhen. There was still a glimmer of hope for relegation with two rounds left in the league.  , Wuhan announced the success of early relegation after tying with Yunjia Tianyu. Chongqing Huanyu, who had been defeated again and again, began to feel the danger of relegation

    "These guys really know how to find time." Pei Wei threw the newspaper on the table in a funny and a little bit of annoyance: "Isn't it just two rounds of invincibility? Then they start to make a big fuss. What do they know?"

    "Who wants you to announce the amount of the bonus without telling the outside world?" Su Mei said with a smile.

    "What can I do? Who wants me to promise a bonus of one million more than Dalian?" Pei Wei said with a wry smile: "If it is announced, Dalian will think that I am deliberately using money to pressure them  What should we do if it creates vicious competition? Think about it, if I give out a bonus of 5 million, plus the luxury tax, it will be 10 million. The expenses of this club are getting bigger and bigger.¡±

    Long before the press conference was held, Pei Wei had already announced the bonus at the end of the season in front of the team - three million for winning the league championship.  The cup championship is one million, and if you win the double championship, it will be an additional one million. This is nothing to Pei Wei, but if it is added to the club's expenses, then Yunjia Tianyu's accounts this year will be  Still losing money.

    "What are you afraid of about expenses? It's not like you don't have money." Su Mei didn't think this was a big problem: "European giants basically all lose money, and only a few can make profits through business activities. That's because of their  Fame itself is a kind of wealth. It is normal for Chinese clubs to lose money. After all, the biggest source of revenue for clubs is advertising. It is impossible to make enough money from fans. "

    "I have no problem, but Yunjia Tianyu's financial revenue is so good that it cannot guarantee a balance of payments, let alone other clubs." Pei Wei shook his head: "It seems that if Chinese clubs want to achieve a balance of payments, they can only use  The way we export players is that although we are losing money commercially this year, if we include Nie Fei¡¯s transfer fee, we will definitely make a huge profit.¡±

    "You still want to talk about this now?" Su Mei glanced at him: "Please, your team has been caught up by Dalian, are you not afraid of a big defeat in the end?"

    "That's the head coach's business. What's the use of worrying about it?" Pei Wei said nonchalantly: "Besides, it's not like you didn't watch the last game. Although we were tied by the opponent, the performance of the players was not bad.  , and I don¡¯t see any problem with their psychology As long as there is no problem with their psychology, we will not be able to win this year¡¯s championship I don¡¯t believe that Dalian can beat Beijing and Shanghai in succession at this desperate moment.¡±

    Pei Wei is right, although Yunjia Tianyu failed to score three points in the game against Wuhan Yazhi.  However, they created a lot of opportunities in the game. Ljungberg's raid from the wing once hit the goal post. Deco's several long shots outside the penalty area also caused a lot of trouble for the opponent's goalkeeper and failed to score.  It's just bad luck.

    "Don't worry, I have great confidence in winning the league championship this year! It's just that the FA Cup is not easy to pass. Shanghai Shenhua did not perform well in the league this year. They will definitely put all their hopes in the FA Cup. After all,  After all, the FA Cup is also the national championship. They only played some of the main players in the last league game, and they must be preparing for this game."

    Unfortunately, Pei Wei guessed right. In the game on October 14th, Shanghai Shenhua indeed fielded their strongest lineup. All five major international players appeared, plus four foreign players. Such a luxurious main lineup compared to Yunjia and  Dalian's top two teams are no less impressive.  As for why they can only finish third in the past three years.  The more reason is that their combat effectiveness has been greatly affected by frequent coaching changes.

    For Yunjia Tianyu, BenitezHowever, his rotation was carried out step by step.  The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders are Hu Junli, Zhou Nan, Lucio and Wu Jiang, the midfielders Ljungberg, Gattuso, Zheng Zhi, Zhang Yiming, the double forwards Tony and Yu Genwei, Deco has been hidden.

    However, this lineup with four players under the age of 20 achieved results that the entire main lineup could not achieve in the Hongkou Stadium. You must know that Yunjia Tianyu, who sent almost all the main players just a week ago, was still there.  They lost to Shanghai Shenhua 1-3 on this court, but after the 90-minute game today, the Yunjia Tianyu players walked out of Hongkou Stadium with their heads held high!

    Three to two!  A not brilliant victory, but enough to get them into the finals!

    The well-deserved hero of this game is Zheng Zhi, who is only 18 years old. He fully demonstrated his mature skills and comprehensive abilities in the central midfielder position. Although his skills are not as good as Nie Fei's, he has abundant physical strength and comprehensive abilities.  However, his ability can make people forget Nie Fei to another extent.

    A goal, an assist, and an instigation, Zheng Zhi takes the greatest credit for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s victory.

    With this victory, Yunjia Tianyu not only took a solid step towards the FA Cup finals, but also after two rounds without a win.  Being able to achieve such a difficult victory on the road has an immeasurable effect on the team's confidence.

    In the home game against Qingdao Haixingdi on the 18th, Benitez once again used Zheng Zhi. This time he arranged a rather weird formation. Tang Yong appeared at the right back position, Ljungberg took turns, and the central  On the field are Gattuso, Yu Xiaowei, Deco and Zheng Zhi. The four midfielders who are accustomed to playing in the middle plus the two forwards Ayling and Toni form Yunjia Tianyu's offensive line.

    From this arrangement, we can see the uniqueness of Benitez¡¯s use of troops.  On the surface, this midfielder seems to have completely given up wing attack, but in fact Gattuso's position is the right midfielder, Zheng Zhi is more on the left, and the center is handed over to Deco and Yu Xiaowei. This weird formation will Qingdao Starfish  All his subordinates before the game were defeated. After the first half, Yunjia Tianyu relied on Wujiang's long-range shot from outside the penalty area and Aylin's follow-up shot in front of the goal to win the game in advance.

    At the same time as the Yunjia Tianyu game ended.  Good news also came from another venue. After being tied 2-2 at home by the Liaoning team in the first round of the FA Cup semi-finals, Dalian Dongfang, which has a relatively older average age, really showed signs of decline. They played Beijing Yulin at home.  Zero to zero, Yunjia Tianyu once again extended its lead to two points!

    This means.  As long as Yunjia Tianyu scores one point in the final round of the league, it will be enough to win the championship trophy!

    Seeing that Yunjia Tianyu won the championship, the situation was very good, and the direction of public opinion immediately changed again. The reports that Dalian Dongfang would complete the reversal a few days ago disappeared from all newspapers overnight.  The reporters who had praised Dalian Dongfang so highly a few days ago immediately changed their expressions and began to sing praises for Yunjia Tianyu loudly and without blushing.

    "So, these things are just farts. Don't show me newspapers in the future." This was the order Pei Wei gave to Xiao Zhao after reading today's sports-related newspapers.

    "We fight for honor."

    This is what their president Yu said in an interview after Shanghai Shenhua arrived in Yunjia - and his team did it. Shanghai Shenhua, who fought against the odds, won a victory at Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, but it was a pity that  Unfortunately, a two-to-one scoreline was not enough to get them into the finals.  Yunjia Tianyu relied on the advantage of more away goals to stand in the FA Cup final ahead of schedule.

    Dalian Dongfang seems to have lost the momentum to move forward with little hope of the league championship. In fact, the older Dalian Dongfang players have exhausted their little physical strength in the previous pursuit. In the semi-finals of the Football Association Cup  , they were held to a 1-1 draw by Liaoning in an away game. They were also eliminated from the FA Cup finals due to few away goals. The A-B team Liaoning created the second miracle in the history of the Chinese Football Association Cup - with the A-B team  In the past, only Yunjia Tianyu was the only team to enter the FA Cup finals.

    On October 25th, the last round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu challenged Sichuan Tianfu away from home.

    Although a tie can win the league championship.  But Yunjia Tianyu still dare not slack off - after all, Sichuan still has a chance to hit the top six.  And their relationship with Dalian has always been relatively good. If something goes wrong at this last moment.  The whole team was really in tears.

    Benitez once again sent out three defensive midfielders and four defenders, leaving only three speed and technical players, Ljungberg, Ayling and Yu Genwei, in the frontcourt to fight back. But no one blamed him for being conservative. After all, in  In such a dense situation, the most important thing is to ensure that the desired effect is achieved with the least amount of physical effort.

    ? ?Jiatianyu got a key point as expected, and Dalian Dongfang seemed to have no hope of winning. They had a feeble 0-0 draw with Shanghai Shenhua in the away game. When the news came, the entire Yunjia City immediately became a  Ocean of joy!

    Yunjia Tianyu won the 1998 A-League championship with 17 wins, six draws, three losses and 57 points, successfully defending the title. This result made Yunjia Tianyu the first team in the A-A League since the beginning of professionalism.  A club that successfully defended its title!

 Volume 5 1998 Volume 5 Chapter 285 The decisive battle with Liao Xiaohu

    Training resumed, but no one complained about it, because on October 31st and November 7th, they had to play two Asian Club Cup second-round games against Hong Kong South China.  The Chinese Football Association has adjusted its schedule and will hold the FA Cup final on November 15th, and the competition venue will be Beijing Workers' Stadium.

    Hong Kong's professional league is the earliest professional league in Asia. In 1908, the Hong Kong League was the second-largest football league in the world after the British League in history. The Hong Kong League, which became professional in 1968, was launched 20 years earlier than countries such as China, Japan and South Korea.  In the past few years, it is a pity that the Hong Kong Football Association issued a ban on foreign aid in 1986, which caused famous teams such as Bulova and Seiko to withdraw from the Hong Kong League. Hong Kong football has been in a slump. Moreover, due to the small population of Hong Kong, it has further restricted  The Hong Kong team achieved better results.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponent, Nan Wah, is the most popular club in Hong Kong. It has won the Group A championship 30 times, won Hong Kong¡¯s ¡°Quadruple Crown¡± twice, and in 1993 became the only team in Hong Kong to reach the top tier.  The team in the AFC Champions League finals, but today, five years later, the greatly reduced Nanhua team cannot be the opponent of Yunjia Tianyu, who is absolutely the best in Asia.

    The atmosphere in the first round of the game was friendly before the start, but after the game started, the players of Yunjia Tianyu showed no mercy. Although three young players played, Yunjia Tianyu still defeated Hong Kong 5-1 at home.  The South China team has stepped into the East Asian semi-finals of next year's Asian Club Cup.

    In the second round, head coach Benitez flew to Hong Kong with only five main players. Although the South China team put up a tenacious resistance, they still lost with a score of 1 to 2. The total score was 7 to 2. Yun  Jia Tianyu advanced to the top four in East Asia with his head held high.

    In another match at another venue, Dalian Oriental also eliminated the Thai Bayks TS team with a score of 3 to 1 in two rounds. In this way, in the East Asia semi-finals held in Chongqing next year, a Chinese club will participate. This is among the Chinese clubs.  This is the first time in its history that the other two teams are the Iwata Jubilo team from Japan and the Busan Daewoo team from South Korea.

    Next year's Asian Club Cup East Asia semi-finals will be held in Chongqing in February next year. The successful breakthrough of the two Chinese teams has also given Chinese fans greater confidence. Last year, Dalian Oriental achieved professional development through overtime.  After a Chinese club won the Asian Club Cup for the first time, Chinese fans began to have more confidence in Chinese clubs in the Asian arena!

    After this game, Dalian Dongfang¡¯s mission has been completed. This year they were left behind by Yunjia Tianyu at the last minute on both fronts. For Dalian Dongfang, this is undoubtedly a failed season.

    Under the leadership of Xu Genbao, although they have also achieved brilliant results this year, there are also some criticisms. Although their winning rate against small and medium-sized teams exceeds 90%, but against strong teams, their winning rate exceeds 90%.  However, they did not gain any advantage in the game, losing twice to Yunjia Tianyu and drawing twice with Shanghai and Beijing Although there is no news yet, Xu Genbao's position as a character coach seems to be in danger again.

    Dalian Dongfang¡¯s entire season has ended, but for their old rival Yunjia Tianyu, there is still one last game to play, which is the Football Association Cup final to be held on November 15th.

    Their opponent is the Liaoning Tianyun team, which is in the A-B league this year. The media generally believes that there is no suspense about the outcome between the A-A champion and the A-B runner-up.

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    "I have said many times that what is said in the sports media is basically fart - please forgive me for using bad language, but those things can be read as novels and can provide a little entertainment. If these things are  If you take it seriously, he is the legendary idiot. Before starting, Pei Wei said to the players in the locker room, which caused a burst of laughter from the players.

    "Don't think I'm joking, don't forget, what we are facing is the former 'ten champions' of Chinese football, the team with the best youth echelon construction, and the largest football talent training base in China  Of course, you may be a little unconvinced when I say this, because our youth player training mechanism in Yunjia Tianyu is the most advanced and best in China I do not deny this, but our football foundation in Yunjia is far from  Liaoning is so big. After three years of hard work, these young players in the Liaoning team have grown up rapidly. From this point of view, it is counterproductive for Liaoning to be relegated to League B." Seeing Pei Wei's serious expression,

    The laughter slowly died down.

    "Don't forget, they eliminated strong teams like Shandong, Sichuan and Dalian to enter the Football Association Cup finals! The veteran players here can think about how we won the Football Association Cup as an A-B team three years ago.  cup.u.

    &nbsp; "Back then, we were an A-B team, we Haishenhua. This year, we have become the challengers. If you want that scene to happen again, then please continue to despise your opponents and be careless.  Let¡¯s wait for the game to end and your vacation to come!¡±

    Pei Wei's words became more and more severe, and the players' expressions became more and more serious - yes, we could create such a miracle three years ago, why can't the Liaoning team create the same miracle three years later?

    After seeing the serious faces of the players, Pei Wei knew that it was almost over. If they were more serious, they might go too far - after all, they didn't do anything wrong, at least they haven't had time to do anything wrong yet - if they continue to scold them arbitrarily,  Then conflicts may arise.

    Pei Wei didn't want to bring Sir Alex Ferguson's "hair dryer" trick into the locker room. You must know that although Sir Alex has the greatest prestige in Manchester United, his approach also forced many people who were as close as father and son to him to go.  players, such as the "heartthrob" Beckham.

    "Now that you have understood this, I won't say anything more." Pei Wei softened his tone: "Gentlemen! Think about it, as long as you go all out to finish this game, you will get this  Champion, then you can spend this wonderful holiday comfortably with generous bonuses and the title of double champion! The team will not regroup until January 15th, and you will have two months of happy life!  You can enjoy it! Win this game and enjoy your life!¡±

    "Oh¡ª¡ª" the players shouted, waving their fists, what are they playing for?  Putting aside the big talk about bringing glory to the country, this is their job!  If you work well, you will have generous income and leisurely vacations. This is the most basic motivation for a person to move forward!

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    "Damn, all of these people are treasures"

    After the game started, Pei Wei sat on the coaching bench and looked at the Liaoning players drooling: Qu Shengqing, Zhang Yulin, Zhao Junzhe, Li Yao, Liu Bing, Wan Liang, Xiao Zhanbo these talented players.  Young people in their early twenties will be the backbone of the national team in the future history!  The Liaoning team has an endless supply of good prospects. Several outstanding players are transferred out every year, but young players of corresponding strength will soon be able to make up for it. If their boss hadn't been so incompetent in running the team, just relying on this group would  The batch of good prospects is enough to make the Liaoning team one of the most competitive teams in the league.

    Although the other two future Chinese internationals Li Jinyu and Li Gang failed to return to the Liaoning team, as members of the Qianlibao youth team, they have been approached by the Brazilian Sao Paulo Club and the Premier League's "relegation professional" Coventry Team respectively.  , started his football career abroad, but even without these two players, the talented Liaoning team still achieved outstanding results.

    In the history that Pei Wei knows, the Liaoning team will immediately set off a whirlwind after entering the A-A next year. They almost replicated the miracle of Kaiserslautern in the Bundesliga, but they were ranked runner-up due to a draw in the last game.  , just thinking of this, Pei Wei will not have any contempt for the Liaoning team.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu's current youth training system has also gained a great reputation, claiming that it can "organize two teams to play in the A-League", Pei Wei knows that Yunjia Tianyu's youth training system is now more  Relying on excellent training methods and relatively excellent living arrangements for players to attract players is far inferior to Liaoning and Dalian, which have such a broad talent base. After all, Liaoning has always been the area with the best football development in China, and parents are more willing to  The children were sent to play football.

    While Pei Wei was still thinking about this, the Liaoning team on the field had already launched a fierce attack, and the talented shooter Zhang Yulin scored the first goal!

    Zhao Junzhe launched an attack in the middle, Qu Shengqing pulled up and made a pass from the bottom. Zhang Yulin leaned on Zhu Guosheng in front of the goal and then took off. He relied on his excellent physical fitness to seize the point and scored a header from close range!

    Since I was young, I couldn¡¯t make a save, and the ball hit the net!

 Volume 5 1998 Chapter 286 Triple Crown - Brilliant 1998

    Chapter 286 Triple Crown - Brilliant 1998

    "Theyare really similar to Yunjia Tianyu three years ago."

    After conceding a goal, Benitez was not in a hurry, nor did he instruct the players to change tactics. Instead, he quietly observed the situation on the field because he believed that the players under him, in terms of strength, were not anywhere near the same level.  Although a Chinese team is young, the opponent is only a group of young people with an average age of no more than 22 years old. Benitez is not worried that the team will reveal any flaws that can be exploited by opponents.

    He said this to Pei Wei. Although Benitez hadn¡¯t come to Yunjia Tianyu three years ago, he had seen a lot of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s game videos.  After hearing this, Pei Wei nodded in agreement: "Yes, the same vigor, the same courage to fight But at that time, Yunjia Tianyu at least had veteran players like Dunga who could control the situation.  , but the current Liaoning team does not.¡±

    "That's right." Benitez's eyes lit up: "That's why I'm not in a hurry. Although the players are also young, most of us have been playing in Class A for several years.  No matter what, in terms of experience, they are much richer than opponents who have only played in League A and B Although League A and B are sometimes more intense than League A, no matter in terms of technical and tactical level or overall control,  It still can't be compared with League A, and our offensive and defensive balance is much better than our opponent! Although they are sharp offensively, they are a bit impatient defensively. Youth not only means young, but also means young.  It¡¯s easy to get hot-headed.¡±

    Pei Wei understands what Benitez means. Since it is easy to get hot-headed, these little tiger cubs may not be satisfied even if they are one goal ahead. Pei Wei knows this mentality very well, because Yunjia Tianyu was playing in A, B and  It was the same when I first entered Class A. If I could hit two of the opponent's balls, I would never hit one.  There were few games at that time, and there were no national players. The players only worried about exhausting their energy on the court. They rushed and hit hard as soon as they came on the field. Otherwise, they would not have almost defeated the two A-level players at the time after they had just rushed to the A-A.  The overlords Dalian and Shanghai were cornered.

    But as Benitez said, the biggest difference between the current Liaoning team and the previous Yunjia Tianyu is that Yunjia Tianyu at that time still had several veteran players who were experienced and able to remain calm.  And the current Liaoning team is even more youthful. Among all the players on the field, there are no players over 26 years old!  This certainly has advantages, but the disadvantages are also obvious.

    Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, not to mention that Liaoning Tianyun is still a group of tiger cubs, so they have nothing to fear. Although they only finished second behind the Tianjin stars in the League A and B, they did not win in the Football Association Cup.  They swept all the way, even Dalian Dongfang was eliminated by them in two rounds.  They still have no fear at all against Yunjia Tianyu, who is as famous as Dalian.

    But having said that, although Liaoning¡¯s offensive line is still not well-known, it is indeed one of the best in the country. On the forward line, Zhang Yulin has height and impact, and Qu Shengqing has speed and skills.  At the same time, Zhang Yulin's speed and technique are not bad, and can even be said to be excellent. Qu Shengqing also has impact and header. This strike partner can be said to have concentrated the advantages of all forwards.  And midfield.  Zhao Junzhe is their soul, good at offense and defense, tenacious and brave, and has an excellent direct free kick. He is a central midfielder similar to Deco and Ballack.  Historically, even Li Gang, the main defensive midfielder of the national team, could only play as a center back in the Liaoning team because of the presence of Zhao Junzhe.  Next to him is Xiao Zhanbo, a pure engineer. The two full-backs Li Yao and Liu Bing are both players with excellent technical speed and strong breakthrough ability.  No wonder they were able to almost create a miracle of a newly promoted team winning the championship as soon as they entered League A in history.

    But they faced Yunjia Tianyu, a team with as many outstanding players as them, and also had more experience and the ability to seize opportunities than them.

    Twenty-three minutes after losing the ball, Yunjia Tianyu, who was passively beaten on the scene, used a classic defensive counterattack to equalize the score.

    Lucio accurately stole the ball from Li Yao and passed it to Qu Shengqing, and then unexpectedly dribbled the ball forward. Unexpectedly, as a central defender, Lucio had such courage to assist. The Liaoning players were suddenly overwhelmed by him.  After getting rid of two, Lucio handed it to Deco in front. Deco made a precise long pass and fell on Tony's head while running.  Tony's header flew over.  Ljungberg stepped in and went straight in, facing the goalkeeper and leveling the score with a shot.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s four foreign players worked perfectly together to equalize the score.  Liaoning coach Wan Hongli could only shake his head and sigh. There is no way. When it comes to the quality of foreign aid, Yunjia Tianyu is undoubtedly the first in the country. Even the top two teams of Dalian and Shanghai do not have five outstanding foreign aids like them. Although Yunjia Tianyu  Jia Tianyu¡¯s other players are also outstanding, but if these players are missing,Regarding foreign players, everyone can be sure that Yunjia Tianyu will definitely be reduced to a mid-range team in an instant - of course, this refers to Yunjia Tianyu after Sun Chenghai, Nie Fei, Hao Dong and Yang Tian left.

    The two sides entered the second half with a one-to-one draw. After entering the second half, both sides, who were also mainly young players, did not have any physical problems, but in terms of mentality, they were worlds apart.

    The Liaoning team played a little hastily. They thought they had done well enough and completely dominated the scene. This is also the actual situation. The game has been almost fifty minutes now, and the Liaoning team has controlled the ball for 6% of the time.  More than ten, the number of shots was also far ahead at eleven to five, but the score was one to one.

    If you change to a mature and stable team, you will know that this situation is normal. This is the case in football games. It does not mean that you will definitely win if you shoot and attack more times. What is more important is the success rate.

    But the Liaoning team, which is dominated by young players, does not think so. The young ones simply think that we have the advantage and we should win. If we are not leading, it means that we are not doing well enough. As long as we continue to strengthen our offense, then we will win.  We will definitely win the final victory.

    Driven by this mentality, the Liaoning team pressed higher and higher, and their back line began to move upwards, leaving a large gap in the backcourt.

    In front of a team like Yunjia Tianyu with Ljungberg¡¯s speed, Yu Genwei¡¯s skills and Toni¡¯s aerial advantage, leaving such a big gap behind can undoubtedly be equated with suicide.  However, the Liaoning team does have something to be proud of. They suppressed Yunjia Tianyu with ferocious attacks and did not make good use of the gaps in the opponent's backcourt to launch counterattacks. Several threatening counterattacks were stubbornly answered by the opponent's defenders.  Prevent and resolve.

    But often, seizing this opportunity once is enough.

    Deco found an opportunity in the midfield. When he saw the opponent's goalkeeper standing high up and almost out of the penalty area, he made a decisive move and lobbed a shot near the center line. His precise footwork and excellent long pass  His ability with the ball almost created a miracle.  When the ball was about to fly into the goal, the goalkeeper, who was almost scared out of his wits, flew out of the baseline and Yunjia Tianyu won a corner kick.

    Ljungberg used the instep of his inside foot to send a sharp and fast outside arc. Yunjia Tianyu and three tall players jumped up at the same time. Zhu Guosheng missed the ball in front, Lucio made a header in the middle, and followed up with the ball in the back.  When Tony met the ball, he pressed hard and smashed the ball towards the goal from top to bottom!

    The ball hit the goalkeeper's hand and bounced upwards, then hit the lower edge of the crossbar and bounced into the goal - two to one.  Yunjia Tianyu overtook the score even though the entire audience was passive!

    Accompanied by the cheers of more than 10,000 Yunjia fans who came from afar, Tony put his hands to his ears and shouted loudly, surrounded by equally happy players.

    The unconvinced Liaoning team was ready to continue to launch a fierce attack, but they found that it was somewhat impossible to attack as unscrupulously as before - logically speaking, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which relied on counterattacks to overtake the score, should be more determined.  Implement defensive counterattack tactics.  However, they unexpectedly launched a full-court press, and after intercepting the ball, they launched an attack!

    The young Liao Xiaohus are beginning to feel another side of Yunjia Tianyu - Yunjia Tianyu, who can win the A-League championship and score the most goals in A-A, is not only defensive!  Sharp, fast and varied offense is not only the specialty of the Liaoning team, but also the trump card of Yunjia Tianyu!

    With the departure of Hao Dong, the top scorer no longer appears in the Yunjia Tianyu team.  This year's top scorer list was taken away by Dalian's Gao Feng. This is also the first time that the national team's second scorer has won the title of top scorer. However, Yunjia Tianyu has two players with more than ten goals.  Two players scored eight goals!

    Tony scored 12 goals, Yu Genwei scored 11 goals, and Ayling and Ljungberg each scored eight goals, not to mention Yang Tian and Nie Fei, who only played half a season but scored five and six goals respectively.  ¡ªYunjia Tianyu¡¯s attack line is equally terrifying!

    After a fierce attack, Yu Genwei scored a goal that sealed the victory through a series of beautiful personal breakthroughs.  He passed two Liaoning defenders and then shot the ball into the dead center of the goal. With less than ten minutes left before the end of the game, Yunjia Tianyu's double championship was just around the corner.

    The Liaoning team did not give up the offense, and Zhao Junzhe scored a direct free kick before the end, but it was too late. When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, more than 10,000 Yunjia fans immediately  Workers Stadium turned into a sea of ??joy!

    Amid deafening cheers, the players of Yunjia Tianyu put on the glittering championship jerseys.  When captain Ayling raised the trophy high above his head.  It means that after the professionalization of Chinese football began, the first simultaneousThe team that won the top league championship and the FA Cup championship was born!

    If you add the first League Cup championship won at the beginning of the season.  Yunjia Tianyu has reached the pinnacle of a Chinese club. They are an unprecedented triple crown champion in the history of Chinese football. It is a miracle that a club that has only been established for five years can achieve such results!

    In 1998, Yunjia Tianyu reached the peak of their glory, and Pei Wei and his club became a legend in the history of Chinese football.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 287 Selecting the Olympic Head Coach

    1998 was undoubtedly a good year for the Chinese Football Association. With the continued development of 4i, the national team successfully entered the World Cup for the first time in history and achieved the best results of an Asian team in this World Cup  ¡­This also enabled the Chinese Football Association to receive high praise from the General Administration of Sports in the year-end summary.

    Although at the Bangkok Asian Games at the end of the year, the Chinese second team, which lacked all the players in Europe and most of the main players, was eliminated by the Iranian team in the semi-finals and only won third place, the flaws cannot be concealed. In the past year,  , Chinese football¡¯s achievements can be described as brilliant.

    There are competitions every year, and this year is no exception. For the Chinese Football Association, the biggest task in 1999 is undoubtedly the Olympic qualifying competition. The selection of this Olympic team is very wide. The team that performed well in the World Youth Championship the year before last  The top eight Chinese youth team, the Qianlibao youth team who returned from Brazil, includes the three main players of the national team, Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, and Li Gang, as well as the fifth and sixth players from the Qianlibao youth team who have signed contracts with European and South American clubs.  The young players under contract should be the strongest combination in history, both in terms of personal ability and overall strength.

    But the problem now is that this theoretically extremely powerful team has not yet been formed. The most important thing is that they do not have a head coach, and there is only half a year left before the Asian group stage of the Olympic qualifying competition.

    It¡¯s not that the Football Association¡¯s work efficiency is low. In fact, their work efficiency is much higher than in history. This is of course the credit of Xu, an outstanding and prestigious chairman. Under his leadership, more and more people have  Many young people who are knowledgeable about football and understand the market conditions have entered the Football Association. With the injection of these fresh blood, the Chinese Football Association has become more and more professional and efficient.

    The reason why the head coach of the Olympic team has not yet been determined is because this position is too difficult to choose.

    The head coach who led the China Youth Team to the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship is Tang Pengju, while the head coach of the Qianlibao Youth Team who spent five years in Brazil is Chu Guanghu. Both of them have their own strengths. Tang Pengju participated in the World Youth Championship.  experience, and Chu Guanghu is not familiar with the former Qiangbao players who will definitely become the main force. In last year's Asian Games, the Chinese team sent out only a few players of the right age in Europe.  The national team was jointly coached by these two coaches at the same time, and the final result of third place was quite satisfactory.

    It is precisely because of this that the Football Association is in trouble - who should be allowed to play and who should not be allowed to play?  The two are equally famous, capable, and qualified, and both have made great contributions in the past. No matter who doesn't become the head coach of the Olympic team, they will definitely be unconvinced.

    With no other choice, the Football Association staff had no choice but to hand over the work, so the problem fell into Xu's hands.

    As Xu, who has become the well-deserved leader of the Football Association both in fact and in name, has gained greater power to do what he thinks should be done, he must also assume greater responsibilities accordingly.

    The current Football Association is different from before. In the past, the chairman did not take care of things, and the vice-chairmen were really responsible for doing things. If anything went wrong, the chairman would be responsible for it. But now, as the chairman, Xu has started to take charge.  But all the responsibility fell on him.

    Now the General Administration of Sports is trying to let the various sports associations below have more political autonomy. The Football Association, which has done very well in both work and income in recent years, has become the first pilot. The chairman of the Football Association has  The General Administration of Sports has the highest power and does not interfere. The term of the chairman of the Football Association is four years. Re-election is decided through the evaluation of the organization, colleagues and all walks of life. Of course, there are also rigid indicators. For example, during Xu's four-year term,  The lowest hard target is to enter the finals of the Olympic Games and World Cup. The Chinese women's football team entered the semi-finals in this year's Women's World Cup, and strive to win medals in the Olympic Games - this is the task of the national team.

    So when this problem was put into Xu's hands, Xu was also in trouble. Where could he find a good coach for a while?  Although many coaches were hired after the World Cup, big-name ones could not be hired, and ordinary Xu still looked down upon him - after experiencing Benitez's unpredictable rotation skills and accurate judgment of the on-the-spot situation.  After that, Xu¡¯s horizons became much higher.

    Xu, who had no clue after thinking about it, thought of Pei Wei again. Simply asking Pei Wei to come forward and ask Benitez to stay on the Olympic team for a while seems to be a good choice.

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    United States, California.

    After signing the two contracts, Pei Wei closed the contract with a snap, then shook hands with a middle-aged American opposite him with a smile on his face.

    Pei Wei smiled happily. The middle-aged American man opposite him, Paige,He also laughed happily - in the contract just now, Pei Wei's Tianyu Fund injected $40 million in venture capital into Page's Google.

    Became a 35% shareholder of this company that was established less than half a year ago.

    Page is very satisfied. Through this investment, they have raised enough funds to do what they want to do, and Pei Wei's generosity also makes him and his partner Brin very satisfied-you must know that they got the first  The investment was only a mere US$200,000, and the price paid was one percent of the shares.

    Pei Wei is more satisfied than them - no one knows better than him how much Google's assets will be in the future - he only knows that in 2006 before his reincarnation, it would not be a problem to multiply the $40 million by a thousand times -  -Owning 35% of Google's shares is probably equivalent to having an extra gold mine around you - the kind that can't be mined completely.

    Originally, Page and Brin were a little worried that the major shareholder would interfere with their operations after the investment, but Pei Wei's words dispelled their doubts: "I won't care about your operations. I just wait for every year."  Just dividendsthat¡¯s not what I¡¯m interested in.¡±

    After politely declining the invitations from Page and Brin, Pei Wei took Su Mei and left Google and returned to the hotel where they were staying.

    However, Pei Wei is a little confused - he has made too much money now - not to mention the nearly 3 million Hong Kong dollars in profits he made in the defense of Hong Kong last year, and not to mention that his shares in cerent company are about to be obtained.  With nearly three billion US dollars in cash, his shares in Google alone allow him to comfortably receive nearly ten billion US dollars in dividends every year What is this concept?

    If this money was used to play football, it would be enough to buy all the wealthy clubs in the European continent - Gretz only spent a few hundred million dollars to take over Manchester United. How many Manchester United are there in the European continent?

    "Forget it, let's not think about other things. Spending every day happily is the most important thing." Thinking of this, Pei Wei smiled slightly, turned to look at Su Mei, and made a decision in his heart.

    "What are you looking at me for?" Su Mei was a little scared when he looked at her, and a feeling of danger came to her heart.

    "Well" Pei Wei was about to speak when the phone rang without warning, interrupting his words.

    "Damn it, what bastard is so short-sighted?" Pei Wei cursed in his stomach and took out his cell phone angrily: "Who is it?"

    "I'm Lao Xu." Xu's thick voice came over the phone.

    Pei Wei became less angry and said: "Oh, it's Lao Xuwhat's the matter? Don't waste your phone bill. I'm in the United States now. International long distance calls are not cheap. Don't let your Football Association  My phone bill is overdue"

    "How can I care about this" Xu smiled bitterly and said, "I have something I want to ask you to help me with"

    "What's going on? It's so serious. Just tell me. I'll help as much as I can."

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    "You want Rafael to be the head coach of the Olympic team?" Pei Wei asked in surprise.

    "Yeah, don't worry, our Football Association will not treat him badly in terms of treatment. And just like when he led the national team, he is still the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu. At the same time, we give him the absolute power to select players.  Our Football Association will never interfere," Xu explained.

    Pei Wei shook his head: "That's not the problem. The key is his personal intention. We only have one year left in his contract, and he is no longer prepared to renew it. After ending his contract with us, he plans to go to Italy and  He went to England to study for half a year and then returned to a European club as a coach Because his goal is still in Europe, I tried to persuade him many times but couldn't persuade him. Think about it, he doesn't even want to be the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu.  , let alone the head coach of the Olympic team.¡±

    "Then what should we do?" Xu said anxiously: "Then give me an idea. The Olympic qualifying group stage is about to start in less than half a year. Do you want Tang Peng Ju to be the leader or Chu Guanghu to be the leader?"

    "Let me tell you, both of them are not suitable." Pei Wei shook his head and said, "It's not that I look down on them. In fact, they don't have the qualifications to become real professional coaches They can still lead the team in training, but they can't command the game.  No, there are many coaches in China like this. Qi Dashuai is also a good coach, but you have seen his achievements in leading the national team. He has not received special coaching training, so it is impossible to just rely on what he accumulated while playing football.  Who may become a good professional coach How many real world-class coaches are excellent in football? Jacquet, Lippi, Sacchi, Ferguson, Wenger Including Benitez, all of them have played well in their playing careers.  Not very good, so just because you can play well doesn¡¯t mean you can be a good coachWhen looking for a head coach, you must first make it clear that what the Olympic team needs now is not a coach who can train players to improve them, but a coach who can lead the team to victory, so the two people you mentioned are not qualified!  "

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 288 The trend of studying abroad and the head coach of the National Olympics

    Ask: "Is this person you recommended really good?"

    "Of course, the coach who led Nigeria to the top 16 in last year's World Cup has led four different teams to the second round of the World Cup finals This person is a bit of a monster, but he has the ability to direct the game on the spot and adjust the players' mentality.  His ability is very strong and he is very suitable for the current Olympic team and the national team that will participate in the 2002 World Cup. Now we have no shortage of outstanding players and a coach who can mold them into shape - he is very suitable."

    "Really?" Xu asked doubtfully.

    "It's true, truer than gold." Pei Wei sighed and said, "He is the one I can recommend. You can go and check him out. I heard that he resigned as the head coach of the Nigeria national team after the World Cup last year.  He is probably the most suitable person for the position now.¡±

    "Okay." Xu nodded: "We will start investigating him."

    "Remember." Pei Wei stopped Xu who was about to hang up the phone: "If you really let him be the head coach of the Olympic team, then please give him the greatest power to select players This has been proven  As a head coach with his own abilities, it is best for us and him to let him do what he wants.¡±

    "I understand this." Xu said with a smile: "I already understand this from Benitez."

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei turned to Su Mei and smiled slightly: "Okay, now we are done The rest of January will be our vacation Do you want to go crazy in Las Vegas?  A week? I have enough credit cards for the two of us to live luxuriously for a week.¡±

    "Didn't you just invest 40 million US dollars? Do you have any extra money?" Su Mei asked with a smile.

    "You're kidding!" Pei Wei looked like a nouveau riche: "I am very poor now, so poor that I only have money left"

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    Although the Chinese football world in January 1999 was quiet and there were no games, football reporters did not have nothing to write about.

    The first one is of course the debate about the choice of the head coach of the Olympic team. Should Tang Pengju, who led the Chinese youth team to the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship and tied the best result in history, become the head coach of the Olympic team?  Chu Guanghu, who has been working hard for five years with the Qianlibao youth team in Brazil, is here to be the one. Everyone has his own supporters. Anyway, there are news about this in the newspapers every day, and fans also like to read these things.  Then start discussing with each other which one is better.

    One theory is that Tang Pengju should be in charge of this Olympic team. There are good reasons. Since he can lead the Chinese youth team to the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship and tie the best result in history, then he must be outstanding.  If you don¡¯t need a competent coach, who else can you use?

    Opponents believe that the future Olympic team will definitely be dominated by the Qianlibao Youth Team. Chu Guanghu, who is more familiar with the Qianlibao Youth Team, is the most suitable candidate. Moreover, he has been in Brazil for five years and will definitely  I learned a lot of coaching skills from the Football Kingdom, and Tang Pengju may not be very good at on-the-spot command. Didn't he lose to the South Korean team in the finals in the Asian Youth Championship by 3-0?  They only finished third in the Asian Games, and their performance in the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship was more due to Fei's outstanding performance. Without Nie Fei, the Chinese Youth Team would not have been able to enter the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship.

    Both sides have their own opinions and reasons. They argue every day, but this also reflects that today's fans are still very interested in Chinese football.

    If the fans reach the point where they ignore the national team and don¡¯t care who is the head coach, then it truly means that the fans have given up on Chinese football.

    In addition to discussing the selection of the head coach of the Olympic team, another topic that interests fans is the players.

    Perhaps it was influenced by Yunjia Tianyu sending four national-level players to Europe to gain both fame and fortune - Yunjia Tianyu earned nearly 10 million U.S. dollars from these four players, and it also gave Yunjia Tianyu more influence in Europe.  The huge popularity has made many Chinese fans praise Yunjia Tianyu's approach of not being afraid of affecting his own strength, which has invisibly added greater fame to Yunjia Tianyu.

    In this half-season, Fei scored seven goals and six assists in Serie A, and has firmly established himself as Perugia's main midfielder. Sun Chenghai has also become an important main substitute in Arsenal, with the number of appearances  Already up to twenty times, right back and defensive midfielder are his usual positions.  Yang Tian scored five goals in Frankfurt and was the team's top scorer and main forward. On the contrary, Hao Dong's position in Dortmund was not very stable, but he also played 13 times in the league and scored four goals.

    The outstanding performance of these four players in the European arena not only gave Europeans a better understanding of Chinese football, but also allowed Europeans to have a better understanding of Chinese football.

    ??Yu's reputation in European football has further improved - it's very simple, the players he can train will definitely not be any different from the teams Wenger once coached!

    Other clubs that were eager to see it also began to find ways to send people away. Since Yunjia Tianyu generously provided the contacts built by the European branch to other clubs for free, so in this winter, the flow of Chinese players  The tide presents a thriving scene.

    Dalian Dongfang's two international players Gao Feng and Li Min were sent to Bundesliga side Monchenglabach and La Liga team Valladolid for trial training respectively. Shanghai's captain General Fan went to Premier League Everton for trial training, and forward Xie Hui went to Bundesliga 2  Aachen trial training, Beijing Yulin sent three young players under the age of 20 to the Bundesliga Frankfurt second team to train together, Shandong captain Su Maozhen also went to Manchester United, where he once studied

    Of course, there are only a few clubs that have the ability to send out outstanding players without affecting the team's strength. Other small and medium-sized clubs have few outstanding players, so they rely on a few outstanding players to avoid relegation.  How dare you send people out.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance set an example for these small clubs - even if the four major international players were let go, wouldn¡¯t Yunjia Tianyu still win the first double crown since the professionalization of Chinese football?  After leaving Hao Dong and Yang Tian, ??Wan Peng Ailin came up. After leaving Nie Fei, Zheng Zhi came out, Sun Chenghai came out, and Hu Junli came out Let¡¯s look at the main or semi-main force in Yunjia Tianyu now.  Players, Zhou Nan, Zhang Yiming, Yu Xiaowei, Tang Yongthat young man who is not in his early twenties?  There is also Liaoning. The main players who were relegated have retired and transferred. Now Liaoning relies on a group of half-hearted boys to compete in the league. Didn't it rush to the A and win the runner-up in the Football Association Cup?  What are you afraid of if there is no national team?  If we pay close attention to the training of young players, we can still train a few international players for free!  The examples of Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai are there. Flying is equivalent to free, and Sun Chenghai only cost Pei Wei 200,000 yuan - but now he has brought an income of 2 million pounds to Yunjia Tianyu, which has doubled  More than a hundred times. It is said that Mr. Wang of Dalian Dongfang still regrets this incident. Whenever someone mentions Sun Chenghai, he always says: "It's only two hundred thousand It's only two hundred thousand"  "

    Bosses from other clubs kept coming to ask for help from Yunjia Tianyu in terms of hardware and software for echelon construction. Pei Wei was very generous and asked the club staff to respond to requests in this regard - anyway, the European branch is now  It is not a problem to get more advanced training equipment in Europe - as long as you have money, those guys are eager to sell them to you - after buying it, plus 10% of the proceeds, they will be transferred directly to those clubs.  With the money, it is also convenient for others. As for youth team coaches, nutritionists and the like, it is also easy to handle. With so many young people graduating from major sports academies in Europe every year, it is not easy to find a job directly in Europe. Chinese clubs offer  The benefits and conditions are quite attractive. Not only Chinese, but also graduates from other European countries are willing to come to China to find a job.

    Players are sent out, equipment coaches are brought in - this is the theme of each club this winter.

    On January 10, while fans were still watching the news about familiar names going to well-known or unknown clubs in Europe for trial training, the Chinese Football Association announced a piece of news. The Yugoslavian coach led the Nigerian team to break into the  Bora Milutinovic, who was in the top 16 of the World Cup, signed a one-year contract with the Chinese Football Association and officially became the head coach of the Chinese Olympic team. If he can lead the Chinese Olympic team to the Olympics, then  His contract will be automatically extended until the end of the Olympics, and he will decide whether to take over as head coach of the national team depending on whether the Football Association is satisfied.

    As soon as the news came out, the overwhelming amount of "ocean tide" information in the newspapers immediately shrunk a lot. Major sports media began to report on this person who was still unfamiliar to Chinese fans, describing his life from birth to the present.  All the information was dug up. Of course, among these information, the most exciting thing for Chinese fans is his legendary experience of leading four different national teams to the second round of the World Cup finals.

    Although the Chinese team has achieved the goal of "rushing out of Asia and going to the world", the regrettable experience of stopping in the top 16 in the 1998 World Cup has made fans eager for the Chinese team to go further in the next World Cup - in this  Under such circumstances, the miraculous Bola made the Football Association and fans expect a lot from him.

    Leading the Olympic team is a test given to Milu by the Chinese Football Association, and it is also a test to verify his magical qualities.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 289 Milu Arrives

    In 1944, his playing career was not brilliant. Although he once played for the famous Yugoslav club Partizan Belgrade and was once selected for the Yugoslav national team, at that time he was known more because he had a famous brother.  Milovic was the top scorer in the first Champions League in 1955.

    But after retiring, his reputation began to be much greater than that of his brother. At least at this time, Bola is known to more people.

    In 1986, he left the European continent and came across the ocean to North America as the head coach of the Mexican national team, leading the Mexican team to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time.  If Mexico's own strength is not bad, and the value of hosting the World Cup in their country in 1986 has not yet been reflected, then four years later, he led the Costa Rica team, which was almost composed of amateur players, into the 10th World Cup in 1990.  The top six are enough to make people marvel. From taking office to leading the team to the World Cup, he only had seven months!  But he did something that other coaches might not be able to do in seven years. Since then, Milu has been nicknamed "Legendary Coach".

    Next, in 1994, he led the US team to the top 16, and in 1998, the US team reached the top 16

    Judging from this resume, Xu is sure that Milu is the person he is looking for - with less than half a year until the start of the Olympic qualifying competition, he needs a coach who can quickly enter the role. The Olympic team has no shortage of good players.  But it can be said that there are many factions, the National Youth Team led by Tang Pengju, Qiangbao under the leadership of Chu Guanghu, plus Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai, two transcendent figures who have become the main players in the national team He needs someone who can stabilize the national team.  A coach who can win the morale of the military, and Milu meets these two points.

    It only took him seven months to bring the Costa Rica team, which was almost composed of amateur players, to the top 16 of the World Cup. He trained the Nigeria team, which was full of talented players but lacked discipline, into a team with the discipline of a European team - only  However, the loose temperament of those Africans broke out again after qualifying from the group, otherwise Nigeria could have gone one step further.

    So after the Football Association staff met with Milu, Xu quickly made a decision and signed the contract with Milu. Of course, the salary was also very generous, 300,000 US dollars a year, the same as Benitez.

    Milu is also very interested in coaching the Chinese team. He has carefully observed the Chinese team in the World Cup, because at that time the Chinese team was likely to become the opponent of the Nigerian team he led in the top 16. At that time, there were  He greatly admired several teams, including Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai and Li Gang who were about to become his disciples.

    And as a head coach, he has coached clubs in Europe and South America, as well as national teams in Central and North America and Africa. Asian teams are the only ones he has not coached. He also hopes to fill this gap in his coaching career.  .

    On January 12, Milu arrived in Beijing and was preparing to sign the final contract with the Chinese Football Association.

    No one knew this news in advance, and Milu also refused to send someone to pick him up at the airport from the Chinese Football Association - as an old man who has traveled all over the world, he can travel around the world with a backpack, so he has to be picked up at the airport.  When we arrived at our destination, Namilu had been abducted many times by human traffickers.

    He has played football in Europe on five continents in the world. He once served as the head coach of Udinese in Serie A, coached a club in Argentina in South America, served as the head coach of the national teams of Mexico and Costa Rica in Central and North America, and stayed in Nigeria in Africa.  Two years later - the Gypsy on the football field will finally set foot on the only Asian continent he has never set foot on.

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    "Is Milu here?" At three o'clock in the afternoon, Xu, who was waiting around in the office but could not find Milu, became a little anxious and asked the secretary next to him.

    The secretary shook his head and said no.

    Xu was a little anxious. The plane should be arriving at 1 o'clock. It would take two hours to climb over from Beijing Airport. Why hasn't this Milu arrived yet?

    "Is there something wrong on the road?" Although it was a cold day, with heavy snow falling in the sky, Xu's forehead began to sweat. It was snowy and the road was slippery. It was a time when the chance of a car accident was relatively high. Milu  Could it be that there was a car accident on the way here?

    "Don't worry, I'll check at the door again." Seeing Xu's anxiety, the secretary comforted him and walked out after seeing Xu nod.

    Xu walked back and forth in the office, shaking his head and smiling bitterly. He heard Pei Wei say a few days ago that Milu was a bit "monster". He was indeed a monster. He was more than two hours late for the first meeting. Didn't he say that  Are Europeans very punctual?

    While Xu was walking back and forth, the secretary hurriedly opened the door and ran in: "SirChairman, find Mi

    "Found it?" Xu Yixi: "Where is he?"

    ?The secretary's expression looked very strange: "He actually arrived outside the compound an hour agobut hehe is"

    "Speak quickly, don't hesitate!" Xu said dissatisfied.

    "He is sweeping snow on the road in front of our Football Association! He has swept the entire street" The secretary smiled bitterly: "According to the cleaner, Milu took the initiative to help him sweep the snow. He thought it was him at first.  As for the liarit turned out that Milu really helped him sweep a street before leaving"

    "Snow sweeping" Xu was a little dumbfounded: "He didn't come to sign his contract worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, but he helped a cleaner who didn't know him sweep the snow? Is this a football coach? Why do I sound so like Lei Feng?  ¡±

    "Who knows" The secretary also looked incredulous: "He has come in now and is sitting in the reception area Do you want to see him?"

    "Of course!" Xu said to his secretary: "Invite coach Milutinovic in Also, make a cup of hot tea and let him drive away the cold. Don't let him catch a cold by doing good things before he takes office.  , people all over the country will laugh if word spreads.¡±

    After the secretary went out, Xu shook his head and said to himself: "It's really inexplicable!"

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    Five minutes later, Xu met Milu.

    He has messy-looking hair, a thin face, and a harmless smile on his face - he looks like an ordinary old European man. Only his deep eyes look very bright, making this face full of life.

    "Hello, Mr. Milutinovic, I am Xu, chairman of the Chinese Football Association." Xu said in English, and then extended his hand to Milutin.

    "Hello, Chairman Xu." Milu also said in English, and shook Xu's hand: "Just call me Bola."

    "Bola, I think you have read the contract." Xu was not polite. He was not a polite person: "Do you have any objections to this contract?"

    "I think there is no objection." Milu laughed: "I have not coached a team that has participated in the Olympic Games. I am a person who likes to try new things and I am very confident to accept this challenge."

    "The Football Association will not impose any restrictions on you in terms of team formation. You have all the rights to select players. However, the Olympic team will participate in the Dunhill Cup Invitational Tournament in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in half a month, so  We will provide you with a list of teams. They are all the best players of the right age in the country. Of course, you will have the right to choose other players in the future, and this list will not be the last of the Olympic team.  list, because there are seven players of the right age currently playing in Europe and South America, and it is impossible for them to come back at this time." While asking Milu to sign the contract, Xu explained to Milu, and at the same time he also signed the contract on behalf of the Chinese Football Association.  The word.

    This list is actually the list of the Chinese team that participated in the Asian Games at the end of last year. They are all players of the Olympic age who are playing in domestic clubs. After all, Milu has just arrived, and his eyes are blank. Who are the players of the Olympic team?  I don't know, naturally it is impossible to form a team immediately.

    "I understand." Milu also knew this truth very well: "But there won't be any performance requirements for this invitational tournament, right?" He spread his hands, "Fifteen days are not enough time for me to familiarize myself with the player positions.  ¡±

    "Of course there will be no performance requirements, but the participating teams in this invitational tournament are basically the second- and third-tier Olympic teams in Asia, and their level is relatively low. Our biggest opponent will only be the Korean Olympic team.  I think it¡¯s OK to at least make it to the finals.¡±

    "That's not necessarily true. You have to know that football is round and anything can happen." Milu shrugged.

    Xu choked a little, and he murmured in his heart: Why is this person like this? He dare not make this promise?

    But what can we do now?  The contract has been signed, which means that Milu will definitely be the head coach of the Olympic team before the end of the Olympic qualifiers. Even if Xu tears up the contract now, the Chinese Football Association will compensate Milu for his annual salary of US$300,000.

    While thinking about Xu, he said to Milu: "Now that the National Olympic team has gathered in Kunming, Yunnan, our staff will take you to join the National Olympic team Do you have any assistants?"

    "I don't have an assistant." Milu stood up: "I think I only need a translator now, a translator who understands Yugoslav language and football, and that is enough."

    Watching Milu leave, he seemed to have a bad premonition. Is it really the right thing to hand over the Olympic team, which has such high expectations from fans across the country, to such a somewhat baffling person?  Confused, Xu dialed Pei Wei's phone again.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 290 Gambling (Part 1)

    "Haha!" After hearing Xu Yi repeat what Milu said about "sweeping snow", Pei Wei, who was relaxing in a casino in Las Vegas, laughed crazily, and other gamblers around him also  There was no strange look on his face, because there were so many people in Las Vegas who would suddenly laugh like this!  Some are driven by the joy of making a fortune, while others are driven crazy by the intense stimulation of losing all their belongings.

    However, the other players at the same table with Pei Wei gave Pei Wei a strange look. In the past two days, Pei Wei had been sitting in front of the blackjack table, and he didn't know how much money he had in and out of his hands.  , he won nearly half a million US dollars in the biggest round, and lost 800,000 in the worst round. However, this gambler did not feel nervous at all. Although he screamed with joy when he won, he was also happy when he lost.  He shook his head and was dejected, but those veteran gamblers who had been gambling for a long time could see that this person was purely playing with the mentality of playing games. This was the first time he laughed so wildly like today.

    "That old fox started to put on a show again!" After he finished laughing, Pei Wei said to the phone: "This is one of his gestures It seems that Milu is very familiar with Chinese culture. He knows that doing good deeds can win other people.  This is the reason why people like each other. Don¡¯t you think? After he did this, you felt strange about his behavior, but you also felt that he was at least a good personright?

    Xu Li smacked Pei Wei's words and had to admit that this was indeed the truth.

    "As for his unwillingness to make any guarantees about the results of the Dunhill Cup I think this is a reflection of his seriousness and responsibility!" Pei Wei paused and then became serious: "Think about it, before he temporarily took over a team  It¡¯s a team I don¡¯t know at all, and the players on this team come from different clubs and have rarely practiced together before. It also lacks absolute main players like Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai Coach and players, players and players.  They are not familiar with it. How much fighting power can such a temporarily assembled team exert? Not to mention that Milu has no prestige in the team. Although their opponents are only teams like Malaysia and Singapore, football is still there.  It¡¯s round, and mistakes are inevitable. In this case, I think even Benitez can only choose to be safe and low-key!¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei continued to ask a question: "Are you willing to believe a coach who always says, 'How many top teams are guaranteed to be entered and what results are guaranteed to be achieved' without caring whether it is logical? Or are you willing to believe a coach who is not?  Be sure, and you will never make a random promise, but a coach who can definitely do it if he makes a promise?¡±

    After hearing this question, Xu Li suddenly became enlightened.

    "I understand what you mean." Xu Li nodded: "I will choose to believe him, even if he doesn't win a game in the Dunhill Cup."

    Of course, both Pei Wei and Xu Li know how it is possible not to win a game!  Even if there is not much cooperation between the players, even if Milu is not familiar with the players at all, the Olympic team is composed of almost all young players who have played the main role in the league and have performed well.  How could it be possible to lose to teams such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam that are almost composed of amateur players!

    Just when Xu Li was about to hang up the phone, Pei Wei stopped him: "Hey, don't hang up the phone in such a hurry You said that I introduced you to such a good head coach and freed you."  The question is, should I be given some reward?¡±

    While speaking.  In the midst of his busy schedule, Pei Wei revealed the hole cards in his hand. Amidst sighs from all around, the gambler sitting opposite him threw the cards in his hand on the table and left angrily.

    This is already the sixth opponent that Pei Wei has been angry with today.  It's not that Pei Wei is very skilled. Just playing blackjack, a game with low technical content, is enough to prove that Pei Wei only knows a little bit about gambling skills However, he has so much money!

    You must know that this table is not a VIP table in a VIP room, it is just an ordinary table outside. Pei Wei's opponents are basically small gamblers who have no more than a hundred thousand US dollars in chips.  Under such circumstances, Pei Wei raised the stakes again and again without fear. There was no way he could not lose!

    In fact, not long ago, a guy with good technical luck almost won Pei Wei nearly one million US dollars in chips.  However, under Pei Wei's constant pressure, the unfortunate gambler still lost his money and ran away.

    "You still want to be paid" Xu Li said with a wry smile: "Don't think I don't know. Your current assets are many times more than those of the Football Association. You are so rich, and you still want to squeeze money from our Qingshui Yamen.  ?"

    While sorting out the chips in his hand, Pei Wei shook his head and said, "What are you talking aboutI have already said that I am a businessman."?It¡¯s impossible to work for you for freeI¡¯m not asking for money either.  What's the use of your Football Association's money?  Is there any news.  Tell me something that's not illegal.  "

    "You want me to give up my principles again!" Xu Li shouted, but he immediately lowered his voice.  He made the call in the Football Association office. It would be bad if others knew about it: "No way! I just recommended a head coach. Don't go too far!"

    Pei Wei watched another person sitting in front of him without fear of death. While signaling the dealer to deal the cards, he said to the phone with a smile: "Oh, my Brother Xu, don't say that isn't it just a piece of news, sooner or later?  We will also know, it doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s a few days early Otherwise, I¡¯ll give you a little discount Isn¡¯t the women¡¯s football team going to participate in the World Cup? Our club happens to have many training venues, and you also know our club  The training equipment is first-class, and our coaches are also the best. I can provide it to the women¡¯s football team for free, and also let the second team serve as their training partners. I think after a few months of training like this, the strength of the women¡¯s football team will increase a lot.  ? Don't be polite. After all, the women's football girls are also bringing glory to the country. As a patriotic and enlightened person, I will definitely do my best to help But I think with your wisdom and prowess, you will definitely not let me suffer, right?  "

    Xu Li held the phone and remained silent for a long time. The suggestion put forward by Pei Wei was full of temptation. This year's women's football team will participate in the World Cup in the United States. Due to their outstanding performance in the 1996 Olympics, everyone is full of expectations for this women's football team.  and confidence, and Xu Li also knows that in terms of the improvement of training hardware, there is no better training base in the country than Yunjia Tianyu, not to mention that their second team is also very strong. If the women's football team can train in such an environment  If so, then the strength will definitely be improved to a higher level - compared with this, revealing a little information to Pei Wei in advance seems nothing, right?

    "You guyOkay, let me tell you a piece of news." After thinking for a long time, Xu Li decided to accept Pei Wei's suggestion: "Starting from next year, the foreign aid indicators will be adjusted - registered  There can only be four foreign players. Of course, these four foreign players can play at the same time. Is this news enough? "

    "Old Xu, this regulation of your Football Association is not aimed at our Yunjia Tianyu, right?" Pei Wei was not happy: "You must know that only our Yunjia Tianyu family has five foreign players who can play the main role in the National A team.  ! Other teams say they can have five foreign players, but in fact they only use four! You guys are so cunning"

    Faced with Pei Wei's accusation, Xu Yi could only smile awkwardly: "Didn't I tell you in advance? This way you can transfer a foreign player during the summer transfer Don't you think Yunjia Tianyu is too  Is it so powerful that the entire league can¡¯t challenge your championship status? Is that interesting?¡±

    "Damn, you don't have to say this!" Pei Wei said angrily: "Otherwise, how could I have sent all the four major international players to Europe so stupidly? Forget it, you still have some conscience and told me in advance to prevent me from temporarily  I was caught off guard when I found out. Leave the women¡¯s football team to me. I guarantee that they can adjust to the best condition and become stronger than before before participating in the World Cup!¡±

    This last sentence was not said to Xu Yi, but to the opponent in front of him. Xu Yi shook his head and hung up the phone.

    This is his seventh opponent this day. The first six were all defeated by him and left naked. I didn¡¯t expect that there would be a seventh opponent who didn¡¯t open his eyes.

    Pei Wei did this purely to relax. Otherwise, with his credit card limit, he would be able to go to the highest-end VIP room of this casino to participate in high-stakes gambling that only billionaires are eligible to participate in. How could he play in this most popular place?  Blackjack with 10,000, 20,000 and no more than 50,000?

    Su Mei was happily playing slot machines elsewhere. Anyway, the two of them were here to play, just play with the small ones.

    Although Pei Wei's actions have attracted the attention of the casino, the money Pei Wei won is really not much. At most, it was just a bit of prank. The casino did not lose much. On the contrary, the dealer took a lot of profits from it, so he let him go.  went.

    Nine o'clock is actually nineteen o'clock, which is already a quite large number in blackjack.

    When people around thought Pei Wei had won again, the other party turned out two flower cards and looked at Pei Wei with a smile.

    Twenty o'clock was exactly the nineteen o'clock that killed Pei Wei. The gamblers around seemed very happy to see Pei Wei lose, and some even gave his opponent a thumbs up.

    In fact, people have this kind of mentality. In the past two days, Pei Wei used a very shameless method to win a lot of money from small gamblers, which inadvertently made the onlookers feel a little hostile towards him.

    Gamblers also know how toThe same enemy.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 6 1999 Chapter 291 Gambling (Part 2)

    Chapter 291 Gambling (Part 2)

    Pei Wei curled his lips: "You win."

    The middle-aged man opposite, who was in his early thirties and obviously a Chinese, elegantly lit up a cigarette: "Mr. Pei It's not a good idea for you to do this. You hurt others with your own skin. What's the point of winning?"

    Pei Wei narrowed his eyes, looked at the middle-aged man opposite him who he absolutely did not recognize and said, "You know me?"

    The middle-aged man smiled: "No, I don't know you, I just know your reputation."

    Pei Wei smiled self-deprecatingly: "Am I that famous? But it's a pity. I don't know who you are, and I don't want to know. I just want to relax here."

    He paused for a moment, then stared at the middle-aged man: "Excuse me, what did you mean when you just said that I hurt others with my own merits?"

    "Haha" The middle-aged man laughed: "With your tens of billions of net worth, you still play these small games worth tens of thousands with these poor little gamblers Don't you think this is a bit unfair?  Even if they can win some money from you at some point, their pitiful capital cannot support their continued dealings with you. I think with your net worth, it seems that you are not as good as those guys who come in and out of the VIP room.  Gambling is more appropriate.¡±

    "Are you a staff member of this casino?" Pei Wei frowned: "And somewhere, I am free to gamble on whatever I want, right?"

    "NONONO, you misunderstood. Just like you, I am just a gambler" The middle-aged man shook his head, still with a kind smile on his face: "I just mean that gambling like yours seems  It loses a lot of fun. After all, the most attractive part of gambling is its unpredictability and the excitement it brings, just like football. Are you interested in changing the way you play with me? "

    "Oh, how to play?" Pei Wei asked with interest.

    "All the chips we have are only 100,000 U.S. dollars. How about betting on blackjack with a handful of 10,000 U.S. dollars. Whoever loses all his chips first will lose," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

    "Okay, it's a fair gambling method" Pei Wei nodded: "Then do you have any other requirements after winning or losing?"

    "What's the request?" The middle-aged man looked surprised: "As you said, we are just having fun Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy the fun of gambling?"

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed heartily: "You are right. It's interesting. Let's deal the cards."

    The casino is very willing to see such a situation where players compete against each other. After all, the casino will not suffer any losses by doing this, but it can make profits from it. Although it is not as high as gambling directly with the other party, the win is stability.  .

    Since he only had 100,000 US dollars in chips in hand, Pei Wei, who had always been gambling carelessly, began to be cautious.  Although one hundred thousand dollars is nothing to him, since it is a competition, no one is willing to lose.

    Just like a football game, even if you lose a game, it will not have any impact, as long as you are a motivated player.  Players with professional qualities will probably try their best to win during playing time, right?

    Only when the teams have a winning mentality can a league ensure its health and vitality - think about the Chinese league before Pei Wei's reincarnation, which was filled with too many people who were rich and easy.  A team that does not strive for progress, unless it is facing a critical moment to win the championship or avoid relegation, will perfunctoryly deal with games that do not affect these two things. Fans are not fools. Over time, who will be willing to watch games that only grind out foreigners and do nothing.  ?

    What¡¯s more, some clubs use these games as bargaining chips to engage in black transactions.  All games were carried out according to pre-arrangements. In this way, step by step, the fans who originally loved football, loved their hometown team, and loved the Chinese League were pushed to the point where they no longer wanted to have anything to do with Chinese football. They began to abandon the near and seek the far away.  To pay attention to and love the clubs in the five major European leagues, and to cheer and cheer for those clubs that are not even close to me but feel sad.

    Take the work recommended by registered members of Piaotian Literature, which later generations of Chinese netizens and fans are more fond of. Which of all the post bars related to football giants does not have a large number of loyal and die-hard fans?  Make suggestions for your favorite club.  Although the club could not have known or accepted their advice.  Waving flags and shouting for those faces thousands of miles away, for the different beliefs and the incompatibility of the rival fans of the club you like

    The number of participants in these wealthy Tieba forums is nearly 10,000.  However, the forums related to Chinese league clubs are deserted. From this aspect alone, the mentality of Chinese fans can be seen.

    Pei Wei suddenly came back to his senses at the sound of the dealer dealing the cards. Pei Wei laughed dumbly. What was wrong with him? He started to think about it when he was gambling.National League, it seems that I have been in the football circle for the past few years, and I am thinking about this aspect anytime and anywhere.

    Pei Wei smiled self-deprecatingly and looked at the cards in front of him. There was a seven on the surface. He turned over and looked at his hole card. It was an ace. Then Pei Wei shook his head and signaled that he didn't want it anymore.

    The middle-aged man opposite did not ask for a card. The card in front of him was also a seven. Pei Wei smiled and showed his hole card A, which was eighteen points. Unless the opponent also had an A, Pei Wei would win.

    The opponent shook his head and threw the cards out, indicating that he was admitting defeat.

    In fact, blackjack is a very simple gambling method. It is an honest one of ten thousand. You can neither increase the bet nor play any other tricks. Even the skills are nothing special. It is basically a gamble on luck and  Gambling psychology.

    But the attraction of gambling is not the tricks of the game. The most attractive thing is the excitement brought by the huge wealth of winning or losing. This excitement alone is enough to make countless people fly into the flames.  It always surges upward, even if the head is bruised and bleeding, it still enjoys it.

    Although there is only a mere 100,000 chips, theoretically speaking, one party may lose everything in ten hands, but it is obvious that neither Pei Wei nor the other party is the kind of "god of gambling" level figure. After more than half an hour of fighting, this  The confrontation is still going on.

    Even Su Mei was attracted and stopped playing the slot machine. She just watched Pei Wei and the other party betting with interest.

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly and turned over the chips in front of him.  Now he only has more than 20,000 US dollars left in front of him, and the other party is not much better, with only a little over 30,000 US dollars - what, you ask, where did the rest of the money go?  When gamblers gamble against each other, the casino has to tap the chips. In this way, most of the chips from both parties fall into the casino's pocket.

    "It seems we don't need to give money to the casino anymore, right?" Pei Wei said with a wry smile: "If this continues, we will both lose."

    The middle-aged man on the opposite side shrugged and nodded in agreement: "Okay So, one round determines the outcome? No matter how many chips there are, this is the one!"

    "OK." Pei Wei nodded.  Pushing up all the remaining chips on hand: "Deal the cards."

    Two cards were dealt to Pei Wei, with a five on his face. Pei Wei looked at the hole cards and frowned.

    The hole card is an eight, thirteen o'clock, which is not a good number.

    The man on the other side was also frowning. The person in front of him was Zhang Liu, and he probably didn¡¯t have any better cards.

    "I want one more," Pei Wei said.  Thirteen o'clock is definitely not possible. If it is necessary, it only needs to be no higher than eight.

    The dealer dealt a card, and the other gamblers around him sighed at the same time. Pei Wei's luck seemed to be bad, a three.  Adding up to sixteen points, it was an embarrassing number.

    Pei Wei's cards will become violent if they exceed five points, and the probability of having more than five points is very high, but sixteen points is not enough to reassure Pei Wei.  Unless the opponent's cards are less than this number or they are destroyed.

    "It is better to rely on one's own invulnerability than to rely on others' inability to attack." Pei Wei remembered this motto in his career and gritted his teeth: "One more!"

    The card flew over - five!

    Blackjack!

    Amid the exclamations around him, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. His bet was successful. He turned over his trump card and said with a smile, "I am blackjack."

    The opponent turned over his hole card with a grimace, a nine.  In other words, he has fifteen points. If he wants to win, he can only bet that the next card will be six.

    The cards were dealt to him, a J exploded without a doubt, and Pei Wei won the bet.

    "You won." The opponent didn't seem to regret losing too much. He reached out and shook hands with Pei Wei: "You are lucky today."

    Pei Wei showed a smile at the corner of his mouth and held the other person's hand: "I want to thank you too It's meaningless to win by hurting others."

    His words really came from his thoughts. In the past two days, he had won hundreds of thousands of dollars here and there.  But I just feel happy.  Although he won the bet, he actually didn't win any money.  Instead, he lost money - in the end, the money in his hand was only a little over 50,000, which was only half of his capital. However, when he won, he felt a thrill that he had not felt before.

    "I think we will meet again in the future." The other party smiled freely and handed over a business card: "My name is Zhang Bing I hope we can meet again in the future."

    "Zhang Bing?" Pei Wei thought about it carefully, but was still sure that he had never seen this person before. The business card was also very simple, just two large characters in gold foil: "Zhang Bing", and below it was a row of phone numbers.

    "Zhang Bing?" Su Mei thought about it carefully and suddenly shouted: "??Oh, he is Zhang Bing!  No wonder it looks so familiar to me!  "

    "Do you know him?" Pei Wei asked strangely.

    "Have you never cared about financial affairs in the United States?" Su Mei asked strangely: "This guy is a legend Do you know Microsoft? He owns 15% of Microsoft's shares! And that Allen  Same, they are the major shareholders of Microsoft! It is said that when Bill Gates started his business, he and Allen each invested 1,500 US dollars, and each obtained 15% of the shares of Microsoft! Everyone in the United States was envious of him and him!  Where¡¯s Allen!¡±

 Volume 6, 1999 Chapter 292 Acting spontaneously

    Chapter 292 Acting spontaneously

    "No way?" Pei Wei's mouth was wide enough to fit a dinosaur egg. Although he was not familiar with the economic situation in the United States, no matter how ignorant he was in his previous life, he at least knew about Microsoft and that there was indeed a person named  Allen's lucky man is the second largest shareholder of Microsoft, but I have never heard of a Chinese-American who is also a shareholder of Microsoft!

    Is he the legendary time traveler?

    Pei Wei shook his head and shook off this ridiculous idea. If this Zhang Bing was really a time traveler and invested in Microsoft in the late 1970s, then his knowledge of future generations would be enough to make him the most eye-catching person in the world.  One of the people!  How is it possible that I have never heard of his name?

    Looking at the watch, it¡¯s almost time to eat.

    "Let's go and eat." Pei Wei said to Su Mei: "By the way, tell me about this guy named Zhang Bing. This guy seems to be very interesting."

    "Well" Su Mei smoothed her hair and thought for a while before explaining to Pei Wei in simpler terms: "Zhang Bing, a Chinese American, was born in 1963. He immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was ten years old. In 1978  I met Gates and Allen in 2006 and became interested in their company. I invested in Microsoft with my pocket money and obtained 15% of the shares, and then"

    Su Mei spread her hands: "Then he has been studying. By the time he graduated from college in 1985, Microsoft's annual sales had exceeded US$100 million. The annual dividends would ensure that he would become a rich man."

    "What's next? Have you done anything big?" Pei Wei is most concerned about this.

    "What's next?" Su Mei smiled bitterly: "America has a standard playboy He does nothing but play every year, and he lives a luxurious life all day long. By the way, just a few years ago,  He also bought an NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers, but he sold the team after only two years of running it.

    "He is indeed an interesting guy." Pei Wei praised.

    "Let's use a few words from Gu Long's novels to describe this man. From 1985 to now, he drinks the strongest wine, rides the strongest horses, and chases the hottest women How can a willful person do this without breaking the law?  How could he be happy but have enough money to support him?" Su Mei finally came to a conclusion.

    "Haha" Pei Wei laughed: "This is a guy who knows how to enjoy To be honest, I envy him. Although he has no goals, he has a wonderful time. He has a great time! I could have been like this too.  It¡¯s fun, but I can¡¯t stand having nothing to do.¡±

    Pei Wei was relieved. Such a guy was probably not a time traveler. At most, it was just a branch of history, and there was just one more lucky person in the world.

    Maybe, this is the legendary butterfly effect?

    "Are you having fun during this time?" Pei Wei looked at Su Mei with a smile during dinner.

    Su Mei held the spoon in her mouth and said thoughtfully: "It's okayAlthough I have studied in the United States for four years, I have never been to a place like thisActually, I don't like the atmosphere of the casino very much.  Those people are crazybut the slot machines are more fun than playing in the arcade.¡±

    "Actually I still don't quite understand what your hobbies are." Pei Wei looked at Su Mei and said with some shame: "I have been with you for a few years, and we usually talk about it the most together.  It¡¯s just workI¡¯m sorry, I just wasn¡¯t good enough.¡±

    Pei Wei also felt this. He is thirty-nine years old this year.  He is about to reach his forties, which is the prime of life for a man. Su Mei is ten years younger than herself, almost thirty years old.  But for a woman, thirty is undoubtedly a scary age.

    Although there are some women who can still maintain their elegant grace after reaching the age of thirty, allowing men to ignore their age and still be fascinated by their various styles, but after all, they are only a minority. The vast majority of women have passed the age of thirty.  After that, she began to inevitably age, and Su Mei was about to reach the age that was a watershed for women.

    Such an outstanding and outstanding woman has been by her side for three yearsshe has been by her side for the last three years of a woman's golden age.  There was no request - although Su Mei knew that Pei Wei was fond of her and knew that if Pei Wei wanted to get married, she would be her first choice, but she had never made such a request.

    Under Su Mei¡¯s unruly and willful appearance, there is a considerate heart hidden.

    Looking at Pei Wei's serious face, Su Mei laughed out loud: "What's wrong with you today? You are so gentle to me I won't be able to stand it I'm used to seeing your formulaic or unserious behavior  Face, I really look like this nowI'm not used to it at all.  "

    "Tell me about your hobbies, or what you like to do I will accompany you to do it, no matter what it is." Pei Wei continued.  Unconsciously.  There was already a heavy tenderness in his eyes.

    There was a touch of emotion in Su Mei's eyes, and then there was a hint of mischief immediately: "Actually, I really don't have any hobbies. If I said shopping, you would definitely not want to In fact, I have had a hobby since I was a child, but I already have one.  I haven¡¯t done this in many years I wonder if you would like to play with me? "

    Pei Wei noticed something was wrong, but the words had already been spoken and naturally he could not change them. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "Go ahead, whatever you want to do, as long as it is not illegal and I can do it, I can do it!"

    "I want to play with guns!" Su Mei said enthusiastically: "When I was a child, I grew up in a military compound, and I touched a gun at the age of ten! I often asked my grandpa to take me to target shooting! But when I came to the United States to study  After that, I never touched a gun again! I wanted to go shooting, and I also wanted to fight! When I was a child, I was the top fighter in our compound, but when I grew up, I was embarrassed to fight with others  "

    After finishing speaking, Su Mei glanced at Pei Wei mischievously: "Can you accompany me for these two things?"

    Pei Wei shook his head and said nothing. He was indeed a child from a military compound. Su Mei¡¯s hobby is really unique.  Shooting, martial artsare these hobbies that girls should have?

    "Shooting is easy." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "There should be quite a lot of shooting ranges in the United States. If it doesn't work, we can go to the hunting areas on the west coast. Although it is winter, there are still prey to hunt.  ¡±

    "It's not good to hunt prey, so let's find a shooting range. I just want to get addicted to guns and don't want to hunt those animals." Su Mei shook her head: "What about fighting?"

    "It's okay to play with guns. What's the point of fighting? It's not good for girls to fight." Pei Wei pretended to be serious: "Besides, there must be an opponent in a fight. Where can you find someone to be a sandbag for you?  ¡±

    As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Wei saw a finger stretched out in front of him. Su Mei pointed at him with a smile and said in a low voice: "You"

    "boom!"

    "oops!"

    "boom!"

    "It hurts"

    "boom!"

    ¡°I¡¯ll be really rude if you do this again!¡±

    "boom¡­¡­"

    Now Pei Wei finally knows how good a girl who grew up in a military compound must be in this regard!

    Not to mention target practice.  Although Pei Wei had participated in this kind of club before and his marksmanship was pretty good, he lost no face in front of Su Mei's marksmanship which was basically not lower than the eighth ring. After renting a Taekwondo venue,  Pei Wei learned a lesson about Su Mei's fighting skills.

    It¡¯s obvious that Su Mei is learning military style boxing.  Although he didn't learn any powerful moves, it was not something that an ordinary person like Pei Wei could withstand. Pei Wei originally thought that he was a man and that he was stronger than Su Mei anyway.  If we really wanted to fight, would we still lose?

    Who would have thought that as soon as the hand was handed over, Pei Wei didn't even touch the edge a few times before he was thrown to the ground again and again by Su Mei. Although the ground was very thick, it still took Pei Wei a long time to get up after every fall.

    "Why are you so bad?" After throwing Pei Wei for a long time, Su Mei was also a little out of breath. While adjusting her breathing, she teased Pei Wei: "Come again, hee. It's been a long time since I hit anyone. Today is really fun!"

    Su Mei obviously underestimated Pei Wei. Pei Wei suddenly jumped up from the ground while she was breathing, and rushed towards Su Mei. Su Mei ducked to the side. She thought she had escaped, but she didn't know that Pei Wei was there.  He stretched out his hand in the air, grabbed Su Mei and pulled her back.  Then the whole person pressed forward.

    "I hate it! You're such a scumbag!" Su Mei, who was pinned down by Pei Wei, kept struggling.  Pei Wei was not willing to let go. He smiled and said: "This is called a war that never tires of deceit! How about it? Give up?"

    In terms of skills, Su Mei is definitely much better than Pei Wei, but there is a natural disadvantage for women. In any case, her physical strength is not as good as that of Pei Wei, a grown man who exercises regularly. After struggling for a long time, he lost all his strength and said angrily: "Okay,  I¡¯ve lost, okay? Can I let go?¡±

    Hearing this, Pei Wei turned over to his side, gasping and laughing.

    "When I heard you talk about Zhang Bing today, I suddenly felt that I envied him. He can play as he wants and be happy as he pleases - this is the true enjoyment of life." After resting for a while, Pei Wei suddenly  explain.

    "You can also do this. Just relax a little when you should play. Isn't it bad like today?" Su Mei tidied up her appearance and said to Pei Wei.?? 

    "Yes." Pei Wei said thoughtfully: "I should also do it spontaneously In fact, I have always wanted to do something, but I couldn't do it every time. Either this or that disturbed me.  , but I turned off my phone at this time, so no one can disturb me, right?"

    "What's the matter?" Su Mei asked a little confused.

    "Su Mei." Pei Wei suddenly grabbed Su Mei's hand: "Marry me? Be my wife, okay?"

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 293 Preparing for the Asian Club Cup

    No!  "

    "Why?" Pei Wei was very surprised. It didn't make sense. Pei Wei confirmed that his feeling was not wrong, and no matter who looked at him, he and Su Mei were definitely a couple. Even Su Yue had already acquiesced to this.  , otherwise he would not be able to let his only daughter stay with Pei Wei as a secretary - you must know that the second generation of the Su Group only has Su Mei and her brother Su Ban, who can be regarded as the princesses of the entire group.  .

    "Is there anyone who proposes like this? If you don't have anything and move your lips with nothing, you're proposing. I won't do it!" Su Mei curled her lips and almost cried: "Aren't you too unromantic?"

    Pei Wei shrugged: "What do you want?"

    "At least there should be a bunch of flowers." Su Mei said.

    Pei Wei took out a bouquet of fiery red roses from the travel bag placed aside like magic: "Look."

    ¡°Then you also need a ring.¡± Su Mei continued to be reluctant.

    "Look." Pei Wei took out a box from his pocket.

    ¡°You have to kneel down on one knee.¡± Su Mei continued to demand.

    Pei Wei laughed loudly: "I was lying on the ground with all my body prostrated Isn't it more grand than kneeling?"

    "No, it doesn't fit the atmosphere!" Su Mei pursed her lips: "It's so different from what I imagined!"

    "Look at me!" Pei Wei suddenly sat up and held Su Mei's shoulders with both hands: "Are you going to marry a husband or look for atmosphere? I have passed the age of using romance to impress people, and I don't want to use sweet words.  Come to make you tempted I just want to give you a promise, no matter what happens in the future, I will never leave you No matter poverty or hunger, I can't separate the two of us here.  I swear, Su Mei will be my only partner in my future life journey, and you are my only one.¡±

    Faced with such sincere words, Su Mei¡¯s last line of defense was shattered. What did she want?  Isn¡¯t he a man who can help each other and give her the greatest sense of security?

    "Okay, I promise you." A bright smile appeared on Su Mei's face: "Although this proposal does not meet my childhood imagination, butit seems that I am already an old girl and can't find anyone to marry.  I might as well force myself to marry you!"

    Seeing Su Mei take the flowers and ring, Pei Wei immediately came over with a playful smile: "What kind of wedding are we going to have? Chinese style, Western style or a combination of Chinese and Western style? Just have one of the same and have a big banquet in Yunjia.  Water table!¡±

    Su Mei was embarrassed and knocked on Pei Wei: "You have money to burn! Are you still doing the same thing and treating the wedding as a joke?"

    "Hehe, we can't stand it because we have money." Pei Wei once again showed his face as a nouveau riche: "Then let's go back to China. I heard that the eighth day of the Lunar New Year is a good day. How about we get married at that time?"

    "No!" Su Mei shook her head: "We can't invite many wedding friends at this time! People like Xiao Feizi, Cheng Hai, Dayang and Lao Hao can't come back, so what's the point? According to me,  If you want to get married, you have to wait until summer, when they can all come back!¡±

    "Well, this is also a good idea, but we can't delay it any longer. The book says that the golden age for men to have children is around forty years old, and for women around thirty years old. If it is later, it will be bad!  "Pei Wei suddenly remembered something and said seriously.

    "You're talking nonsense again!" Su Mei wanted to give him a few more blows, but she decided to forget it. It was not worth beating him stupidly: "Is this why you married me?"

    "I don't want to delay it until summer. Let's just go like this. Let's get the marriage certificate first after returning to China. The wedding can be postponed!" Pei Wei continued.

    "Are you so anxious? What have you been doing so long ago?" Su Mei was angry and funny, and rolled her eyes at him.

    "Urgent! Why are you not in a hurry!" Pei Wei said seriously: "It's hard for an old man like me who is almost forty and has no wife. The golden age of life is about to pass, but he hasn't found his other half yet. These days are hard.  Ahfortunately, I found an old woman like youfish will find fish, shrimp will find shrimp, green leaves will match big red flowers, a good couple is made in heaven"

    "Go to hell!" Su Mei finally couldn't bear it anymore and jumped up to grab Pei Wei and beat him. Pei Wei was quick to jump up and ran away far away.

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    Yunjia Tianyu Club began to gather on January 20th. The reason why it was gathered so early is because starting from February 10th, Yunjia Tianyu will participate in the Asian Club Cup East Asia semi-finals. After these four games  After that, the players will have a week's rest, and then collectively go to Kunminghai to participate in this year's spring training.

    Starting from the 18th, players have returned to Yunjia Tianyu Club one after another, and they have been silent for more than two months.??'s training base gradually became lively.

    "Ha, we haven't seen you for two months! Where did you go during this time?"

    "I just went to Bali. It's boring. I might as well stay at homewhat about you?"

    ¡°I went to Hainan with my wife.

    What a world.  "

    When players returned to the team one after another, words like this kept ringing in the training base.

    In addition to Ai Lin, Wu Jiang and Zhu Guosheng who represented the National Olympic team in the Dunhill Cup, and Yu Genwei who returned to Tianjin after his loan period, all the remaining 20 players of Yunjia Tianyu arrived before the 20th.  Under the leadership of head coach Benitez and physical coach Yourcenar, they have begun recovery training. Within these twenty days, they will improve their condition to the best level to face three games in six days.  .

    After the Dunhill Cup match ends on February 7, the three Olympic team members will fly directly from Malaysia to Chongqing to join the team. At that time, Benitez will decide whether they will play based on their status and physical fitness.

    Since the Asian Club Cup does not limit the number of foreign players, Benitez also transferred Adriano to the first team. After all, although Adriano is only seventeen years old, his strong body is enough for him.  He won't suffer too much in adult games, and his technical characteristics of both head and feet can also add firepower to Yunjia Tianyu's forward line.

    Since the vacation had just ended, the coaching staff did not ask the players to do too much training. They mainly focused on recovery and occasionally added physical training. In the evening, they basically let the players move around freely. The players who stayed in the club generally  They all gather together to watch the games on days when there are games to watch.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s training base is connected to ESPN and all leagues. The club not only does not prohibit it, but also encourages it, because Pei Wei¡¯s views on this point are different from those of Wenger and Benitez.  Foreign teachers are unanimous. Watching high-level professional leagues is definitely very helpful in improving players¡¯ horizons and awareness. Therefore, even when the league is in progress, except for Saturday night games because there are games the next day, watching is prohibited.  On the contrary, it is encouraged to watch.

    Yunjia Tianyu's training base is basically a small living area. Each player living in the club has his own separate dormitory. The club has entertainment facilities such as bars, billiards rooms, reading rooms, and Internet cafes. As long as it is training  Players are free outside of games, so although the club has a training system, players who do not have family burdens are more willing to live in the club.

    The rules and regulations announced by Pei Wei are very simple. In normal times, players can do whatever they want in the club. As long as they complete it seriously during training and games, Pei Wei has no intention of interfering in his private life.  One characteristic of these entertainment facilities in the club is that they will urge players not to overdo it - for example, bars will record the number of drinks played by players, and players will not be allowed to drink more than a certain amount, especially when the second  When there is a game on the day, drinking is not allowed, and places like Internet cafes will not allow players to surf the Internet past twelve o'clock in the evening when there is training the next day.

    There is limited freedom under the rules and regulations. This is the rule in the Yunjia Tianyu Club.

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    January 26th, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s training ground.

    The training arranged today is a group confrontation. There are six foreign players in Benitez¡¯s main lineup. Among them, Toni and Adriano partner in the striker. The midfielders are Ljungberg, Deco, Gattuso and Zhang Yiming. Zheng  Instead of playing right back, Hu Junli moved to the left to play left back, while the center backs were Zhou Nan and Lucio, with the goalkeeper Xiao Fei.

    This is the strongest lineup that Yunjia Tianyu can come up with at this stage. Wu Jiang's absence has brought great trouble to Benitez's formation. There is only one main player in Wu Jiang at left back, who replaces him.  The young player was mediocre, so Benitez had to move Zheng Zhi to the right back position again, and let Hu Junli, who can play left and right, play left back. On the contrary, the absence of Aylin and Zhu Guosheng did not matter.  They both have several outstanding backups at their positions.

    However, there is nothing that can be done about it. Excellent full-backs have always been difficult to train. Even if Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s echelon construction is excellent in the past few years, he has only trained one Hu Junli who can barely reach the level of the main force. However, Yunjia Tianyu  Assistance from full-backs has always been a very important part of the tactics.

    "It seems that Pei Wei has to find at least one full-back, at least on the left." Benitez looked at the two sides on the field and thought to himself.

    Someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder, and Benitez, who was interrupted from his thoughts, turned around dissatisfied.??, but saw a familiar smiling face come into his eyes.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 294 Wedding Gift

    Chapter 294 Wedding Gift

    "Pei! You're back." Benitez had a smile on his face.

    "Hi, I haven't seen you for two months, how are you? Rafael." Pei Wei greeted Benitez with a smile.

    "I went back home, okay." Benitez looked at Pei Wei and said, "Hey, you seem to have changed a little compared to two months ago. Nothing happened, right? I see you  It seems a little different.¡±

    "Hehe, you have really vicious eyes" Pei Wei smiled happily: "Something happened I will announce it later How is the training situation? Have the players adjusted their condition?  ?¡±

    "Well, it's not bad. It seems that these guys didn't do anything unrestrained during the holidays. Although they haven't met the requirements for official competitions yet, I think they will be able to play official competitions next month." Beni  Tes said without thinking.

    "That's good. The East Asian semi-finals are very important. I have been looking forward to the Asian Club Cup for a long time" Pei Wei nodded: "Although our overall strength has decreased a lot compared with last year's World Cup,  We are missing a few players who can make the difference at critical moments, but I think, no matter what, we are definitely capable of winning the championship In this regard, it all depends on you.¡±

    "I will try my best." Benitez replied after a moment of silence.

    Pei Wei nodded. He was absolutely assured of Benitez's ability, especially in the cup. You must know that the future Benitez will be called the "King of Cups", although the football he coaches  The team often does not perform well enough in the long league, but he definitely has a unique skill in cup competitions. If Benitez had not been in Yunjia Tianyu, I am afraid that he would not have led the team to win consecutive leagues now.  Championship, because Yunjia Tianyu's strong reserve force and lack of veteran players gave Benitez sufficient rotation conditions, which enabled Yunjia Tianyu to win the A championship for two consecutive years.

    Then Pei Wei stood on the sidelines and watched the group confrontation.  The strength of the main lineup with six foreign players is obviously higher, which is normal. Not to mention the other main players, which of these six foreign players will not be a world-class or even super-class superstar in the future?  Although the substitutes are also excellent, they are at a disadvantage both physically and technically.

    Adriano still performed very well. He is extremely versatile and has breakthroughs, points, long shots, and a direct free kick. His problem of not being good at cooperating with others seems to have improved a lot.  After all, the environment in which he grew up now is very different from before. You must know that although the Brazilian league is a fertile ground for talented players, due to various reasons, players from Brazil often do not have a good sense of cooperation and prefer to  They fight alone and solve problems with their personal abilities. When they are in good condition, they are certainly invincible, but if their condition drops, they may become completely different.

    Maybe Adriano, who grew up from the Yunjia second team, has less personal performance than him in history.  However, under the heavy European training method, his style began to be closer to the discipline of Europeans. Such a player may not be appreciated by the Brazilian national team, but it seems to be more beneficial to his own growth.  .

    Another one who seems active is Ljungberg.  The Swede's breakthrough on the wing was extremely sharp. The two young full-backs on the bench were completely unable to stop his lightning-fast breakthrough. After watching for a while, Pei Wei frowned slightly.

    "Did you also notice?" Benitez noticed Pei Wei's expression: "Other positions in our team are fine. We have one or two players who can definitely play the main role. The weakest position is the two full-backs.  , now only Zheng Zhi, Wu Jiang and Hu Junli are capable of playing the main force. Zheng Zhi sometimes mentions the midfield. If Hu Junli can't play on both sides, then we are really too weak in these two positions.  I think it needs to be strengthened.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded: "I will pay attention and wait until the transfer market opens. I will find a few people in these two positions, at least one capable player. What about the forward line? Do I need to add candidates? After all,  Yu Genwei¡¯s loan period has ended. With his feelings for the Tianjin team, it is difficult for him to continue playing in our team.¡±

    Midfielder Pei Wei didn't ask. The midfielder has always been the strongest part of Yunjia Tianyu. The two young midfielders have grown rapidly in Benitez's rotation and can definitely play the main role. Plus Gattuso  , Deco and Ljungberg are three foreign players.  Zheng Zhi is a comprehensive player.  The midfielder is definitely Yunjia Tianyu's strongest part, and as far as Pei Wei knows.  The second team also has several outstanding players in the midfield, such as the winger Li Fang from Xinjiang, but he has to continue to stay in the second team because he has no position.

    "Actually, our forward line is not weak." BennettHe scratched his head and said with a little distress: "Tony, Adriano, Aylin, Wanpeng, and Wenda who was brought up by the second team, five forwards are definitely enough. Unfortunately, in the league, Adriano  I'm afraid Jarno still won't be able to play, Ayling has to replace Ljungberg sometimes, and Wenda can't be reused Actually, I have a good candidate in mind, but I don't know if he can come. "

    "Oh, who is it?" Pei Wei asked with interest. This was the first time Benitez took the initiative to ask Pei Wei for someone.

    "It's the No. 11 forward from the Liaoning team, our opponent in the FA Cup final last year. He is very fast and has good skills. He can just make up for our shortcomings in the forward line But that person seems to be the captain of the Liaoning team.  Well, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s difficult to dig,¡± Benitez said.

    "Qu Shengqing" Pei Wei suddenly realized, but this problem is indeed difficult to solve. Qu Shengqing is on the same Olympic team as Yang Tian and others. He is more than a year younger than them. He is at the golden age, but  The Liaoning team will definitely not let go of such a young captain, and it may be difficult to get money, especially since Li Jinyu did not return to Liaoning, but stayed in Brazil.

    "I will try my best, but no matter what, I will definitely bring you a capable striker before the league starts." Pei Wei said with certainty: "If Qu Shengqing can't come, I will also bring you  A forward who is at least important in the rotation.¡±

    Seeing Benitez nodding, Pei Wei asked a little strangely: "You said just now that Wenda can't be reused But I think his performance is pretty good" He pointed to the court: "He has height,  He has speed, skills and is willing to sit on the bench. I remember that he didn't play a few times last season. It's hard to find such a good substitute. "

    On the field.  Wenda had just scored a goal for the substitute team and was high-fiving his teammates in celebration.

    "Technically speaking, he doesn't have any problems. Even if he can't play in the main team for the time being, it's more than enough to be a substitute as a rotation substitute." Benitez shook his head and said: "But, first, his characteristics and type are different from other strikers.  They are very similar, but their scoring ability is not particularly outstanding. In fact, there are many such forwards in our team, which have advantages and disadvantages, that is, no matter who they partner with, they can achieve good results, but none of them can achieve good results.  Fixed scoring points, so it was not easy for us to win the league last year. Now, we are in need of a shooter like Hao Dong, and if Adriano can play, he is the most suitable candidate.¡±

    Seeing Pei Wei nodding in agreement with his words, Benitez continued: "Second, Wenda's mental quality is too poor In training, he can show his abilities, but on the field"  Benitez shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Maybe it's because he has such a good temper. It's difficult for him to fight against the opponent's striker. It's okay to play when he's leading, but it's too much to want him to take on the heavy responsibility when he's behind.  Difficult."

    "So that's it." Pei Wei nodded, in today's increasingly confrontational world.  A forward, no matter how elegant he is, sometimes has to fight with the opponent's defender like a coolie, to grab, and to shoulder. If he does not have any confrontation ability, then no matter how good his skills are, it is useless, not to mention that he still has  Afraid of confrontation.

    "But I'm afraid he will need more training in all aspects of his psychological quality in the future." Pei Wei said regretfully: "Otherwise, it would be a pity if a forward with such excellent quality and willingness to be a substitute cannot be effective.  Look at his physical fitness. He is one meter tall, has a speed of 11.6 seconds per 100 meters, and has excellent skills It would be a pity to let him go to waste like this."

    Benitez nodded and agreed with him.

    At this time, a whistle came from the field, and the assistant coach who was a guest referee blew the whistle to end the match.

    The main team won without any doubt. They scored seven goals and Adriano scored three more.  Showed good condition.  However, the performance of the substitute team was not bad, and they also scored three goals.

    The players walking towards the field saw the smiling boss standing next to the head coach.  They came up to say hello one after another, and Pei Wei also said hello to them one by one with a smile on his face.

    "It seems that everyone is in excellent condition! Here, I have another good news to announce" Pei Wei smiled and said loudly: "Let me tell you, your boss, I already went to get the marriage certificate the day before yesterday.  The single life is officially over!¡±

    "Wow!" The players roared, and immediately there was a burst of congratulations, followed by a common question: "Who is the bride?"

    "Who else? Your future boss lady is Miss Su Mei!" Pei Wei waved his hand: "Your boss, I'm getting married, should you give me a gift? You know our wedding is going to be held in July this year.  You must prepare a generous gift for me then!¡±

    &nbsp"Boss, you are so rich and you still need our gifts!" Zhang Yiming shouted loudly, which immediately resonated with everyone.

    "The gift I ask for cannot be bought with money. Only you in the world can give it to me with this gift My future happiness or unhappiness will all depend on this gift. Are you willing to give it to me?  "Pei Wei shouted loudly.

    "What gift?" the curious players asked one after another.

    "I want the Asian Club Cup as my wedding gift! When can I get this cup and when will my wedding be held!" Pei Wei announced the answer loudly.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 295 Milu¡¯s Debut

    The 1999 season came earlier than in previous years

    Although the league will not officially start until March 21, two events that have attracted special attention from Chinese fans have been launched before then.

    From January 29th to February 7th, the second Dunhill Cup will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The newly appointed head coach of the National Olympic Team Milu will lead the Chinese Olympic Team to participate in this event, and then in February  From the 10th to February 14th, the 18th Asian Club Cup East Asia Final Four will be held in Chongqing. At that time, two Chinese clubs will participate in this event. They are the defending champion Dalian Dongfang and the 1997 China League A.  League champion Yunjia Tianyu, their opponents are South Korea's K-League champion Busan Daewoo and Japan's J-League champion Iwata Jubelo. Of course, Chinese fans are expecting that both Chinese clubs can qualify and advance to the finals.  Contest.

    To say that this hope is not an extravagant hope, Dalian Oriental was originally the champion of the Asian Club Cup last year. Although it was very dangerous to win against South Korea's Pohang Steelers in the end, they won after all. With Dalian's foundation and strength, they have always been  The bridgehead against Japanese and Korean clubs, and the clubs in West Asia are not that strong at this time. As for Yunjia Tianyu, although this is the first time in their history that they have participated in the Asian Club Cup, but just watching them win the Asian Winners Cup  The champion's excellent performance is enough to give fans high expectations for them.

    Coupled with the home court advantage and the convenience of the schedule (the game between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang is the last round), it is definitely not an extravagant hope to qualify both.

    On January 28, Yunjia Tianyu set off from Yunjia. Pei Wei made a big move and chartered a special plane to bring the players to Chongqing to start preparations for the East Asia Final Four two weeks later.

    The game is scheduled to be held at Datianwan Stadium in Chongqing and Yanghe Sports Center, the home stadium of Chongqing Oneworld. Chongqing was originally part of Sichuan. Although it has now become a municipality directly under the Central Government, Chongqing people still have the fiery and unwilling temper of Sichuan people. Looking back on the future of 2004  During the fiery scenes of the Asian Cup in Chongqing, Pei Wei knew that playing here was no different from playing at home.

    After arriving in Chongqing, the life of the Yunjia Tianyu players became very simple: adapt to the venue and adjust their condition during the day, and gather together to watch the game at night if they have nothing to do. What game are they watching?  The Olympic team competes in the Dunhill Cup.

    Like the East Asian semi-finals, the Dunhill Cup schedule is equally tight, with a game played every other day, which is a big challenge to the players' physical strength.

    Milu, who took office for the first time, was not very lucky, because in the first game of the group stage, the National Olympic team met the strongest opponent in the group and the strongest opponent among the participating teams in this cup, the Korean Olympic team.

    As a coach who has only been with the team for more than ten days, Milu has no use for his magic. He can only use the main lineup suggested by the Chinese Football Association. The goalkeeper is Cheng Dong from Dalian and the defender is from Qingdao.  Ma Kang, Shu Chang from Shandong, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang from Yunjia Tianyu, Ai Lin from Yunjia Tianyu in the midfield, Huang Yong from the People's Liberation Army, Zhao Junzhe from Liaoning and Tao Wei from Beijing, and Wanpeng and Liaoning's forwards  Zhang Yulin partners up front.

    The ability of this lineup cannot be said to be weak. Basically, they are all players who have been able to play the main or semi-main role in various club teams. In particular, Zhang Yulin, Zhao Junzhe, Ma Kang, Zhu Guosheng and others are the absolute main players of the club.  The others also have at least one more season of professional league experience, and they are not inferior to their opponents in terms of physical strength or technology. However, the biggest problem with this Olympic team now is the lack of tacit understanding.

    In the first half of the game, the Chinese team made frequent mistakes, and the opponent continued to launch quick counterattacks while strengthening the midfield press. The Chinese team could only follow the opponent's rhythm, and soon fell behind by one goal. Shortly after the start of the second half  Another goal was scored by the opponent. Although the Chinese team adjusted their mentality below, Aylin broke through from the wing and passed it to Wan Peng in front of the penalty area. Wan Peng cleverly passed the ball to Zhang Yulin in the penalty area. Zhang Yulin got one back in one fell swoop.  points, but the Chinese Olympic team still lost to its opponent with a score of 1 to 2.

    Although they lost the game, the performance of the Olympic team was pretty good, especially when the absolute main players such as Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai were not here. But for Milu, his debut was not good.

    The next opponent of the Chinese Olympic team is the Bulgarian Olympic team from Europe. In the first game, they bloodbathed the Malaysian team with a score of 5 to 0. If the Chinese Olympic team loses again in this game,  They will lose the chance to qualify from the group.

    "Vietnam is quite shameless." After watching the game, Pei Wei said to Benitez with a smile: "Look at the teams in the other group Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar put the three teams  It¡¯s really shameless that the strongest teams are in the same group.¡±

    &nbsp; "This can be considered an opportunity to test the Olympic team." Benitez said: "I am very interested in taking a look at Bora.

    It takes time to adjust the player's condition. Bulgaria does not have any outstanding players after Barako. Although this team is their Olympic team, the level is not necessarily higher than that of the Chinese Olympic team. If they win  This game is not without its chances.  "

    Pei Wei was thinking about something else. Although Xu would not decide Milu's stay or leave just because of a few games after his own persuasion, the public opinion orientation of the Chinese football community is extremely snobbish (perhaps the football media around the world are  It's the same snobbery. If you score a hat trick, you will be considered a first-class player. If you score two goals in a row, you will be called a king. If you score two goals in the next game, you will be called an emperor. When you are in good shape, you will be called a king.  If you don't score, some people will immediately think that you are dead.) If the Olympic team fails to achieve satisfactory results in such an invitational tournament, it will definitely be very detrimental to Milutin's future work.

    Milu is a foreign coach. After Uncle Shi's poor performance, Chinese fans and public opinion did not believe in foreign coaches. Although the Chinese fans have already shown confidence in the performance of two truly world-class coaches, Wenger and Benitez.  The prejudice against foreign teachers has gradually been reversed, but the pain left by 92 to Chinese fans is too deep and difficult to heal.

    Although it doesn't matter if they all lose, it is not Milu's fault, but if public opinion and fans are preconceived that coach Milu is a "parallel import", it is likely to lead to players' distrust of the coach, and even more  Not to mention that there are two assistant coaches on the Olympic team who once had great hopes of becoming head coaches but now have to step aside - who can say that they are not dissatisfied?

    There is less than half a year left until the Olympic qualifying group stage, and the Olympic team can no longer withstand such a torment.

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    Although the Football Association did not give Milu any regulations, and even losing the game does not prove that Milu's ability is limited, Milu himself did not promise any results - but this does not mean that Milu will  Doing nothing, letting the two assistant coaches do whatever they want.

    With his many years of experience in the world, how could he not see that the two assistant coaches seemed to be respectful to him, but in fact they were dissatisfied - it's just that he was never used to having assistant coaches around him, and he always coached alone in any country.  So if he wants the entire coaching staff to cooperate with him, he must first come up with something to convince others.

    Before the start of the second game, he made major changes to the lineup. The formation changed from 442 to 352. Wu Jiang was moved to the midfield, and the two central players Zhao Junzhe and Tao Wei were given more defensive tasks.  Wanpeng retreated to play as an attacking midfielder, Aylin stepped up to play as a winger, and Zhang Yulin shouldered the offensive responsibility alone, giving the midfielders and backfield players more opportunities to attack.

    "This Bulgarian team is strong in forwards and defenders. Their midfield is relatively weak, so we have to base ourselves on the midfield. First of all, we have the advantage in the midfield. Huang Yong and Wu Jiang on both sides can boldly step in and exchange defensive tasks.  Give Zhao Junzhe and Tao Wei to attack with multiple points to open up the opponent's defense." The full-time translator assigned to Milu by the Football Association from Yunjia Tianyu arranged tactics before the game. Milu did not wait around for more than ten days.  , but carefully watched the game videos of Yunjia Tianyu and Liaoning Tianyun, the two clubs with the most appearances among the current players of the Olympic team. He knew that it was impossible to familiarize the players with other tactics in such a short few days.  So he decided to maximize the chemistry between players from both clubs.

    Aylin and Wu Jiang¡¯s breakthrough on the left and Wanpeng¡¯s insertion in the middle are Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s more commonly used routines, and there is no problem with the cooperation between Zhao Junzhe and Zhang Yulin. This is exactly the purpose of Milu¡¯s tactics.

    Milu's careful arrangements worked. In the match on February 1st, the Chinese Olympic team beat the Bulgarian Olympic team 2-1. The two goals were exactly the same. Wu Jiang and Aylin cooperated on the wing and then separated each other.  On the defense line, Zhang Yulin attracted the opponent's defense in the penalty area, and Wan Peng, who inserted in the back row, blocked the throat with a sword. On defense, three central defenders and two midfielders prevented the opponent's counterattack. The Chinese team won  A crucial game.

    The next thing was simple. After sweeping the Malaysian team 7-1, the Chinese team entered the semi-finals as the second place in the group, and then defeated the host Vietnam team 3-0 in the semi-finals to advance to the final.

    Although the Olympic team lost to the Korean Olympic team again in a penalty shootout in the final and finished second, it only lost to South Korea twice in the absence of several main players, which basically satisfied everyone.

    ¡°Next, it¡¯s our turn.¡± Pei Wei said to Benitez with a smile.

 Volume 6 1999 Chapter 296 Chongqing fans are on our side!

    Chapter 296: Chongqing fans are on our side!

    The Asian Club Cup East Asia semi-finals adopt a single round-robin format. The two games on February 10th are between Yunjia Tianyu and Japan's Iwata Jubilo, Dalian Dongfang and South Korea's Busan Daewoo.  The opponents of Jiatianyu and Dalian Dongfang have changed. On February 14th, it will be Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang. Therefore, for the two teams, Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang, the schedule is definitely very favorable.  Yes, in the final round, the two sides can play a tacit match depending on the situation at the time - Chinese clubs have never had such an opportunity before.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang are definitely life-and-death rivals in the domestic league, in this external situation, the two clubs are still consistent - of course, if whoever wins in the end can qualify,  Naturally, the two sides will not be polite to each other.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s first opponent was Iwata Jubilo. They were the league champions of the J-League in 1997. The so-called "in line with international standards" Asian Club Cup competition system arranged by the AFC made the top three clubs in East Asia, China, Japan and South Korea.  They have suffered a lot. Like Yunjia Tianyu, they won the league championship in 1997, but they had to wait until 1999 to reach the Asian Club Cup finals. If not for this year, Yunjia Tianyu's strength did not drop too much.  , then maybe they will be massacred. It has to be said that it is a pity that the East Asian champion team cannot appear in the Asian Club Cup in its strongest form. Like the Iwata Jubilo team lost the Japanese J-League in 1998  championship, their current ability is definitely not as strong as when they won the championship.

    However, the Iwata Jubilo team is now considered to be strong. The team's forward Masashi Nakayama, midfielder Toshiya Fujita, Hiroshi Naha, and Takashi Fukunishi, and defenders Okudaisuke and Makoto Tanaka are all members of the Japanese national team. From this point of view,  , much higher than Yunjia Tianyu. After all, there is not even a Chinese international player in the Yunjia Tianyu team.

    Pei Wei dismissed this.  Although Yunjia Tianyu does not have a Chinese national football team, there are future Brazilian national football players, Italian national football players, Portuguese national football players and Swedish national football players, and they are all the main core players. Their overall strength is definitely higher than the opponent.

    And the most reassuring thing for Pei Wei is that Dunga's original destination after leaving Stuttgart was Iwata Jubilo. Originally, he was supposed to help Iwata Jubilo win two J-League championships and this year's Asian Club Cup.  He returned to Brazil to retire, but was intercepted by Pei Wei midway. Although Dunga's absence may not necessarily affect Jubilo Iwata's combat effectiveness.  But it is definitely easier to deal with than when Dunga was here.

    Although the four Olympic team members Ai Lin, Wan Peng, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang flew directly to Chongqing to join the team on the 9th after finishing the Dunhill Cup, they played five games in the past ten days.  No matter how young and energetic they are, they will definitely not be able to maintain their best condition, so Benitez still did not arrange for them to play in the game on the 10th. Even Wu Jiang was the only one in the squad, and the other three were all seated.  Watch the game from the stands.

    The main reason for keeping Wu Jiang is that Yunjia Tianyu currently does not have any substitutes at full-back, and Benitez placed him on the bench just in case.  However, unless either Zheng Zhi or Hu Junli is injured, Benitez will not send them on the field.

    The lineup that Benitez arranged was the main lineup during the team's training some time ago. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders from right to left are Zheng Zhi, Zhou Nan, Lucio and Wu Jiang, and the midfielders Zhang Yiming and Gattuso  Drag later.  Deco's position is in the forward organization, Ljungberg is responsible for the wing, and the two forwards are partnered by Adriano and Toni.

    After Sun Chenghai left, more of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s wing attacks were completed by Ljungberg.  Although Zheng Zhi is comprehensive and has strong offensive and defensive abilities, his speed is not very fast, and it is easy for him to be unable to defend when he attacks. Therefore, when he plays as a full-back, he is more honest.  When defending from behind, Gattuso must fill in behind him when he occasionally assists.

    In the locker room, after Benitez explained the last tactic, Pei Wei waved his hand: Let¡¯s go!

    The players filed out.  Pei Wei stood in front of the door and high-fived them one by one.

    "Do a good job! Kill those little Japanese!" Pei Wei said this every time he passed a player.

    Adriano fell at the end intentionally or unintentionally. When Pei Wei high-fived him, he whispered in Portuguese: "Boss, I will work hard I will try hard to give you the best gift."  Wedding gift."

    Pei Wei patted his shoulder and laughed happily.

    For Iwata Jubilo¡¯s defenders, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s two forwards are simply their biggest nightmare.

    Tony is 1.93 meters tall.  Weight eighty-eight kilograms.  Adria??, one meter tall**.  Weighing eighty-seven kilograms, the two heavy tanks on the field and Shaq O'Neal on the football field stood in the penalty area of ??Jubilo Iwata. The Japanese defenders, whose average height was only over 1.8 meters, were short in terms of momentum.  One piece.

    Although Tony is taller, he is on the thin side. Although it is difficult for Iwata Jubilo's defenders to deal with it, they can hold on with gritted teeth. Even if they cannot beat him in the header, they can at least interfere with his discomfort.  Heading the ball.  But Adriano is different. Although he is four centimeters shorter than Tony, his weight is only one kilogram lighter. And now his body is basically muscles, without any fat. As long as he takes the ball and rushes, he looks like  It was like Shaq O'Neal received the pass in the three-second zone, unstoppable!

    Seeing Adriano's excellent condition, several other offensive players tacitly sent the ball to his feet. Adriano often retreated out of the penalty area to get the ball. It was impossible for the opponent's defensive players to follow him all the way to the center.  The court came to defend him. After he got the ball, he immediately rushed forward with the ball. His strong body hit Jubilo Iwata's defense again and again. He alone was enough to mess up the opponent's defense.  The chickens and dogs are restless.

    When Jubilo Iwata's players began to gradually focus most of their attention on Adriano, several other experienced foreign players were constantly looking for flaws in the opponent's defense. Although Tony and the others were not as old as  It's big, but it can be regarded as an old Jianghu.  They were happy to let Adriano, the stupid young man, draw everyone's firepower in front, and then they would complete the final blow.

    I believe that all future fans should know that Tony¡¯s positioning and ball-making ability, Ljungberg¡¯s wing breakthrough, Adriano¡¯s powerful impact and Deco¡¯s back-breaking and organizational ability can organically cooperate.  When they are together, they will have such terrifying attack power.

    Although they are still young, many of them have not yet reached their peak, but in this era.  In the Asian arena, the emergence of such a combination is basically equal to invincibility.

    In the 23rd minute of the first half, Deco got the ball in the midfield. He took the ball a few steps forward. When he saw Adriano withdrawing again, he immediately made a passing posture.

    Immediately, two Iwata Jubilo players flanked them. They had already suffered enough from Adriano's impact in the previous game, and they no longer dared to underestimate this seventeen-year-old forward.  The intention is to eliminate the opponent's threat before he gets the ball.

    But before Deco touched the ball, his way of kicking changed. The direct pass turned into a diagonal pass. It rolled between two Iwata Jubilo players and landed accurately three meters in front of Ljungberg!

    Ljungberg caught up with the ball in two strides and headed to the left.  breakthrough!

    Ljungberg dribbled the ball all the way to the bottom line. At this time, Tony and Adriano had already rushed into the penalty area one after another. Iwata Jubilo's defenders immediately followed them closely.

    Ljungberg made a pass, but the ball did not fly into the penalty area.  Instead, he flew directly to the edge of the penalty area.

    Deco raised his foot - missed the ball!  The ball rolled under his feet, and on the other side, a figure was advancing quickly!

    Lucio¡¯s back row attacks!

    Due to the pull of Tony and Adriano, Iwata Jubilo's defenders were basically concentrated on the right side and middle of the penalty area, and almost no one was defending at the back point!

    When the ball arrived, Lucio rushed to the ball, raised his left foot and directly hit the rolling ball!

    The ball refracted and slid across the lawn at high speed.  Fly straight to the lower left corner of the goal!

    Iwata Jubilo goalkeeper Otomo Myojin was shaken by Deco. When he realized that the real shot was Lucio, he flew back and made a save. The ball had already roared into the lower left corner of the goal!

    Huge cheers immediately erupted at Datianwan Stadium. Although Yunjia Tianyu is not the home team supported by Chongqing fans, at this moment, all Chongqing fans present are cheering for Yunjia Tianyu!

    "This atmosphere is the same as that of Fengyun Stadium" Benitez glanced at Pei Wei in surprise and said with a smile: "Although Yunjia Tianyu represents China now, this is also Chinese land. But  I didn¡¯t expect Chongqing fans to support Yunjia Tianyu as much as they support the Chongqing team and the Chinese team.¡±

    "Actually there is a reason." Pei Wei smiled and looked at the stands: "Rafael, do you know the war that took place on Chinese soil in the middle of this century? Those hard years, we call them  The war of 'Eight Years of Resistance'."

    "I know a little bit that World War II was a disaster for all mankind." Benitez nodded: "But anyway, more than fifty years have passedCome on.  "

    "Perhaps some people in some places in China have forgotten the war, but I think there are two cities that will never be forgotten." Pei Wei said leisurely: "One of them is Chongqing, the capital of the Chinese government at that time.  It was located in Chongqing, so this beautiful mountain city was bombed by Japanese bombers almost every day! Remember, not only military targets, but also civilian areas were the targets of bombing!

    Pei Wei glanced at the stands again: "As long as we face a Japanese team, then Chongqing fans will definitely be on our side!"

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 297 Body Breaking Technology

    In Asian-level club competitions, there is a very interesting but often occurring situation, that is, in the competition between the top three East Asian clubs, China, Japan and South Korea, China often defeats Japan, Japan defeats South Korea, and South Korea defeats China.  A cycle, probably because of the different football styles of the three countries.

    Japan emphasizes technique, Korea emphasizes willpower and physical fitness, while China is a bit different. It has a little bit of everything, but is not proficient in anything. However, every time it plays in a Japanese club, it can always bring up a sense of energy and blind boxing.  Killing the old master makes it impossible for Japan's skills to be used, and they can often win, at least not falling behind on the field. However, the willpower of Korean clubs is far higher than that of Chinese clubs, and they can bring down Chinese clubs even if they drag them. On the contrary  When encountering Japanese clubs, I feel a little bit powerless, which leads to the above cycle.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu is definitely an anomaly among Chinese clubs. In fact, they should not have appeared in the ranks of Chinese clubs. With these six future world-class stars, supplemented by a group of psychologically unfazed Asian clubs,  As young players with no flaws in physical fitness and technical ability, they can compete against any club team in Asia.

    After leading Jubilo Iwata, Yunjia Tianyu played more calmly. With Zhang Yiming and Gattuso, two typical engineering midfielders, running around at all costs, Jubilo Iwata relied on skills slowly through the midfield.  The slow-advance style of play is completely unplayable, and the most threatening veteran in Jubilo Iwata's forward line, Masashi Nakayama, is being stared at by Zhou Nan. Although Masashi Nakayama far surpasses Zhou Nan in terms of experience and technology, after all  He is in his thirties, and he barely got the ball a few times under Zhou Nan's desperate pressing. Not to mention that Lucio, who is fast and physically fit, is helping to defend. Jubilo Iwata's offense fell into a trap.  In trouble.

    At the same time, Yunjia Tianyu continued to threaten Iwata Jubilo's goal through sharp counterattacks, and constantly relied on Adriano's fierce dribbling breakthroughs to impact the opponent's defense. Iwata Jubilo's defenders had to constantly  Rely on fouls to block Adriano's progress.

    With only more than 30 minutes played in the first half, three Iwata Jubilo players received yellow cards, which will undoubtedly make their subsequent games even more difficult to play.

    In the 39th minute, Yunjia Tianyu used a corner kick to expand the score. Deco issued a tactical corner kick. Ljungberg passed the opponent's defender with a beautiful fake move and passed the ball into the penalty area. Tony jumped high and used his body to resist  He caught the opponent's defender and then shook his head to attack the goal. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced off, then hit the back of goalkeeper Otomo Myojin and fell into the goal. Two to zero!

    The Yunjia Tianyu team got off to an excellent start and took a two-goal lead in the first half. Although it cannot be concluded that the victory belongs to them, at least the Yunjia Tianyu players can enter the game happily.  Field break.

    "Everyone performed very well in the first half!" Benitez loudly praised his teammates, and they indeed performed well: "In the second half, we will continue to use the tactics of the first half, strengthen the pressing in the midfield, and let them rely on the midfielder.  If we can't advance the attack smoothly, when we have the ball and we can counterattack quickly, we can directly hand it over to Ljungberg or Adriano. When we can't counterattack quickly, we can hand it over to Deco and let him organize it!"

    "Understood!" The players nodded one after another. The tactics arranged by Benitez hit Jubilo Iwata's weakness. Once their technical advantages cannot be used, they will not have the advantage in physical fitness and body.  Yunjia Tianyu's chances of winning are definitely quite big.

    After a brief arrangement, the players began to rest freely, chatting in small groups, but Adriano seemed unhappy, sitting alone in the corner, holding a bottle of water and drinking slowly.

    Pei Wei, who was discussing in a low voice with Benitez, noticed this. He smiled slightly, and after chatting with Benitez for a few more words, he left Benitez and walked towards Adriano.

    ¡°Don¡¯t drink too much water during halftime, otherwise you won¡¯t be able to run in the second half.¡± After working with Yourcenar for so many years, Pei Wei still knows a little about nutrition.

    Adriano raised his head and hurriedly stood up to give up his seat to Pei Wei.

    "Sit down, you have to play in the second half, have a good rest." Pei Wei found a chair next to him and sat down. He smiled and patted Adriano on the shoulder: "Wright, you performed well in the first half.  I didn¡¯t see the other defenders getting scared when they saw you coming Don¡¯t you think so?¡± He raised his head and asked the other players loudly.

    "Yeah, when Wright charges, those guys only dare to foul" Zheng Zhi said with a smile. He and Adriano are relatively good friends: "Let me tell you, Wright is so strong, why?  You don¡¯t even look like you¡¯re seventeen years old You¡¯re not lying

    &nbsp;right?  "

    "How can I not!" Adriano was a little anxious. Pei Wei smiled and pulled Adriano: "Your performance in the first half was very good. Why, are you a little unhappy? Are they right?  Did you commit a foul? "Are you injured?"

    "I'm not injured." Adriano shook his head: "It's just that I wanted to dedicate a goal to you, boss, but I had several good opportunities in the first half, but I didn't score.  not good."

    "Where is it!" Pei Wei knew it was because of this: "If it weren't for your intervention, our two goals would not have been easy to score. Although you were not directly involved, you were still an indispensable part! For example, in the first  If you don't want the ball, the opponent's two defenders won't defend you, and Frederic won't receive Deco's pass so easily. If you and Luka hadn't attracted the ball in the penalty area,  Most of the opponent's defenders, Ferreira (Lucio) will not succeed in an easy shot without any defense Do you understand?"

    "I know this, but I am a striker. If I don't score, I would be derelict in my duty!" Adriano still insisted.

    "Wright, let me tell you this." Pei Wei realized that this was a good opportunity to change Adriano's concept. He must let this talented striker understand some truth and not let him get too used to solving battles alone.  : "In the first half, your efforts allowed us to score two goals. Do you think this situation is better or is it better for you to score a goal alone and let us only lead by one goal? The forward's responsibility is not just  A person who scores goals can lead the team to victory, even if he does not score goals, he is still qualified. Do you understand?"

    "I think I understand a little bit" Adriano nodded hesitantly.

    Pei Wei also nodded. He knew that Adriano hadn't fully understood it yet, but there was no need to rush. Before in the slums, and later in the Yunjia second team, Adriano was used to scoring goals by himself.  Win, but you can do this in a non-professional team. In a professional team, it is impossible for him to solve all the problems alone. No one can do this, not even Maradona and Pele.  .

    Benitez looked at his watch. There were still five minutes left before the start of the second half. He clapped his hands and focused everyone's attention.

    "Okay, the second half of the game is about to begin. Let me emphasize one more point. In the second half of the game, we need to use our bodies more, increase the confrontation on the field, maximize our advantages, and make a little bigger movements.  It doesn¡¯t matter, especially in the midfield. Our advantage lies in body and physical fitness, so in the second half, we must make full use of this advantage!¡±

    Yunjia Tianyu's players in this game are basically players with excellent physical conditions, not to mention the two tank forwards. Although Ljungberg is speed and technical, his confrontation ability is not bad.  Although Ke is not tall, he is one of the rare players who can do all the dirty work. Not to mention Gattuso, the midfielder of the Beast Engineers, and Zhang Yiming, who is close to the midfielder of the Beast Engineers. On the defensive line, only Hu Junli is probably slightly worse in physical fitness.  A little bit, but he dares to fight and fight hard, and he dares to hit the opponent even if he is a head taller than him. Players like this are what Japanese clubs fear the most.

    This can also be regarded as Pei Wei and Benitez's imitation of Dalian Oriental's performance in the Asian arena in the past few years. The reason why Dalian can always represent Chinese clubs in the Asian arena against Japanese and Korean clubs is to not fall behind.  Korean clubs rely on the whole body, but against Japanese clubs they rely on the body. Although Japanese football has taken a quite correct path, they have never paid enough attention to physical fitness. Although when it comes to technology, Yunjia Tianyu is now  It may not be worse than Japanese clubs, but if you can defeat your opponents in an easier way, why not?

    It¡¯s not that you¡¯re a hero when you beat your opponent head-on. On the contrary, it¡¯s smart to be able to win in an easier way, or to use correct tactics to defeat an opponent who is stronger than you.

    Don¡¯t you think your technology is number one in Asia?  Is it best to learn from Brazil?  But in fact, Brazilian football has gradually begun to adopt a game that combines physicality and technology, and talent and discipline. Although it may be less enjoyable, from 1990 to 2006, their participation in the World Cup has been the best among teams in the world.  OK

    Now, let you know what are the elements needed for modern football.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 298 The goal is dedicated to you

    Benitez is ready to take full advantage of Yunjia Tianyu's physical and physical advantages. Iwata Jubilo's coach is not a fool. He naturally guessed that Yunjia Tianyu had the advantage in physical confrontation in the first half, and he will definitely win in the second half.  He will continue to use this effective tactic, but Zhi Gui knows that he still doesn't have any good solution. After all, the physical gap between the two sides is there.

    However, Jubilo Iwata would not sit still. Since he was physically unable to compete with Yunjia Tianyu, who had six foreign players, he could only find a way technically. He began to ask the players to speed up the ball and try their best to  Quickly pass through the midfield without getting too entangled with Yunjia Tianyu in the midfield, and use the forward's personal ability to solve the problem.

    On defense, Jubilo Iwata used more risky offside tactics to disrupt Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s quick counterattack, cutting off the passing routes of Deco, Ljungberg and others in the midfield.

    Although doing this will lose the style of play that Iwata Jubilo is best at, it can be regarded as a good way to break Yunjia Tianyu's full-court press. After the start of the second half, Iwata Jubilo's players rarely stick to the ball and try their best to  A pass to quickly advance the offense into Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area.

    This style of play requires players to have a solid foundation in passing and receiving, but the basic skills of Japanese players are indeed good. Under their system of systematically learning from Brazil and introducing Brazilian player training methods from young players, they can basically  The Japanese players who have been played all have excellent ball-handling skills, not to mention Jubelo Iwata, who has six current or former Japanese internationals.

    Seeing that the opponent adopted such an offensive method, Yunjia Tianyu's defense also began to adopt regional defense. No matter how much you passed it around, I just didn't lose my position and firmly guarded my defensive range. Lucio and Zhou Nan  Guarding the middle of the penalty area, Zheng Zhi and Hu Junli lined up on both sides. Gattuso and Zhang Yiming built a solid line of defense at the front of the penalty area. In addition, Deco and others often retreated to help defend. Jubilo Iwata's offense was thunderous.  The raindrops were light, and there were very few shots that could directly threaten Xiaofei.

    The situation began to reach a stalemate, and neither side's attacks achieved any results. However, for Yunjia Tianyu, it was not bad to continue the stalemate like this. After all, with every minute that passed, they were one step closer to victory.

    In the 49th minute, Masashi Nakayama received a pass from Takashi Fukunishi and hit the goal outside the penalty area. The ball was interfered by Zhou Nan and then Xiaofei held the ball steadily in his arms.

    In the 53rd minute, Yunjia Tianyu quickly counterattacked. Adriano dribbled the ball and forced his way through two defenders before passing it to Tony in the penalty area. Tony responded, and Ljungberg followed up and shot high.

    In the 56th minute, Toshiya Fujita dribbled the ball and was knocked to the ground by Zhang Yiming. Jubilo Iwata got a free kick 27 meters away from the goal. Hiroshi Naha shot directly. The ball hit the right post and bounced out of the baseline. Yun  Jia Tianyu escaped, and this was the closest shot Iwata Jubilo has had to a goal so far.

    In the 61st minute, Yunjia Tianyu also got an excellent opportunity. The tug-of-war between Toni and Ljungberg once again exposed a huge gap in the front of Jubilo Iwata's penalty area. Deco's pass also arrived in time.  There, Gattuso stepped in and hit the anti-aircraft gun with a powerful shot, losing an opportunity to expand the score to 3-0.

    The second half of the game was more intense than the first half. Although no goal was scored, the cheers never stopped in the stands of Otianwan Stadium. As soon as Iwata Jubilo's players got the ball, they were immediately booed like a landslide and tsunami.  When Yunjia Tianyu attacked, the audience cheered.

    Under such circumstances, it is certainly impossible to say that the players of Jubilo Iwata will not be psychologically affected. Even the best team in the world cannot ignore the role of the home court, let alone a team that claims to have  Jubilo Iwata came out of the Japanese league as the "most rational fan in the world".

    With less than half an hour left in the game, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which has the right time, place and people, has completely taken the situation on the court into its hands. Victory seems to be only a matter of time.

    But football cannot be inferred based on common sense. Jubilo Iwata, who was completely passive at first, got a point back in the 71st minute.

    A very accidental goal. After a series of short passes, Iwata Jubilo tore open Yunjia Tianyu's defense. Minghao took a long shot from outside the penalty area. Xiaofei had already judged the correct route of the ball's flight.  , but the ball was blocked by Zhou Nan subconsciously stretching his legs, and the ball changed direction and flew into the goal.

    Yunjia Tianyu could only scream unlucky, but it was this unexpected goal that gave Jubilo Iwata¡¯s players hope of tying the score!

    Being two goals behind and one goal behind are definitely different concepts.??Jubilo's players are ready to give up this game. After all, this is only the first game. Even if they lose, it will not affect the next game. But seeing that there is hope of tying, who can  Will you give up?

    After losing the ball, Yunjia Tianyu's momentum was already exhausted, and he was actually suppressed by the opponent again. Jubilo Iwata began to launch attacks through the midfield organization.

    Football matches are like this. Often an extremely accidental thing may change the situation on the field that seems to be a foregone conclusion. This is also the most charming part of football.

    But now Pei Wei and Benitez will not like this "charm". If Iwata Jubilo turns over at the last moment and the three points obtained become one point, it will be regrettable enough.  .

    Benitez replaced two players in a row, Wu Jiang replaced Hu Junli, and Tang Yong replaced Zheng Zhi as the right back. The only purpose was to strengthen defense.

    However, even world-famous coaches sometimes lose, and there are things they cannot do - now Yunjia Tianyu's mentality begins to become unbalanced after conceding a goal. Some players want to continue attacking, and some players want to keep the victory -  The problem of Yunjia Tianyu being too young has been exposed again. Now Yunjia Tianyu does not have anyone on the court who can stabilize the morale of the army with a single shout.

    In just ten minutes, Jubilo Iwata created four very threatening shots, which was more than the previous seventy minutes combined - if it weren't for Gattuso and others running back and forth in front of the goal to save danger.  , Jubilo Iwata may have evened the score long ago.

    Iwata Jubilo's shot was saved by Xiaofei. Lucio's clearance was not far away. Gattuso barely controlled the ball and handed the ball to Deco. Two Iwata Jubilo players immediately attacked Deco.  .

    In his haste, Deco had no time to observe the situation on the field. When he saw Adriano running back to the center circle to ask for the ball, he immediately stuffed the ball over.

    Adriano stopped the ball, held a defender close behind him with his hands, then suddenly turned around, relied on his strong body to knock the opponent away a little, and then moved the ball forward to break through!

    "Go! Stop him!" Two Japanese national team defenders, Oku Daisuke and Tanaka Makoto, attacked him at the same time, rushing towards Adelaide one after the other.

    Adriano stopped suddenly and dunked the ball to the left. When Odaisuke crossed his body to intercept, he suddenly dunked the ball to the right again and broke through again!

    Oku Daisuke was shaken off, but Tanaka Makoto immediately followed. The two entangled and moved forward for more than ten meters. Adriano seized a gap and passed the ball to Tony in front, then flicked his hand and accelerated forward.  Rushed over.

    Tony stopped the ball, then turned around and moved the ball laterally. Adriano rushed up, took the ball forward with his left foot, and entered the penalty area!

    Now, apart from Makoto Tanaka who is close to him, the only person who can stop Adriano is goalkeeper Otomo Myojin!

    Adriano used his hands to hold Tanaka Makoto, who was constantly harassing him, tilted his body, picked up his left foot and hit the ball hard!

    The ball flashed with a white light and then exploded in the net!

    Three to one!  With the situation in a passive situation, Yunjia Tianyu relied on Adriano's personal breakthrough to score the crucial third goal!

    "Three to one! Yunjia Tianyu scored a goal that sealed the victory! The goal was scored by the 17-year-old Brazilian teenager Adriano! This youngster has been training and playing in Yunjia Tianyu's reserve team  , he was unable to play due to the foreign aid quota, but I think when everyone sees his performance, they will definitely be full of confidence in our Yunjia Tianyu future forward line!" Guo Jingwen, who was invited to be a guest on Yunjia TV, was excited!  shouted.

    After scoring the goal, Adriano lifted Tanaka Makoto, who was still hanging on him. He stood up and immediately stumbled towards the field. Every teammate who wanted to come up to celebrate was grabbed by him.  Pulled away.

    "Adriano rushed to the sideline It seemed that he was going to celebrate the goal with the people off the field. Who would it be? I think it should be the head coach Benitez. After all, it was he who gave Adriano  This opportunity for Deliano wait, ha, he didn't rush towards Benitez, but towards the boss Pei Wei who was standing aside Oops, how miserable, Pei Wei was thrown directly to the ground,  This is a serious fall" Although he was talking about his boss, Guo Jingwen didn't hold back at all.

    "Boss, this goal is a wedding gift to you!" Adriano didn't realize how much pain his height and weight would bring to the boss, who was only just over 1.7 meters tall. He just kept talking.  shouted.

    "Ouch I know, get up. If you keep me down, I will go to the hospital. What else can I do?""Ah" Pei Wei groaned.

    "Hehe" Adriano stood up sheepishly and helped the boss up.

    "What are you laughing at!" Pei Wei pushed him angrily: "Go on to the game!"

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 299 Get rid of it

    It was a good start in the game and a good start for the whole year. In another game later, Dalian Dongfang failed to maintain the victory despite taking the lead twice and was tied with Busan Daewoo 2-2.  , after the first round, Yunjia Tianyu ranked first with three points, Dalian Dongfang and Busan Daewoo ranked second and third with one point each, and Jubilo Iwata, who lost the first game, was at the bottom of the group.

    The second round of the game was held on February 12th, so although Yunjia Tianyu won the game on the 10th, the players still could not rest. Recovery training was arranged on the 11th to allow them to recover their physical strength.  .

    Yunjia Tianyu's opponent in the second round is Busan Daewoo. This team can be regarded as a veteran team in the Korean K-League. It was the league champion in 1997, but it is a bit strange: there are no Korean international players in the team.  The only one who can be considered a national player is Kim Yong-dae, the main goalkeeper of the Korean Olympic team.  It is rare for a team to win the league championship without its own national team. Although Yunjia Tianyu also does not have a Chinese national team, there are always four Olympic team players to support the scene. In the first half of the season, they also had the Chinese national team.  Unlike the three main players of Busan Daewoo, Pei Wei has basically never heard of those players.

    "Their overall level is relatively high. Although there is no particularly outstanding star, every player is very diligent on the court and runs actively. They can completely make up for the lack of player ability with the whole team. Such a team often fails in the league.  They had a very good performance, and I think this is why they were able to win the Korean League Championship." Benitez judged this way: "To deal with such a team, we rely on the individual performance of the stars to solve the battle while strengthening the overall performance.  ¡­After all, there are still many players in our team who can decide the game.¡±

    "However, this game will definitely be very tiring, and we must have the greatest patience." Benitez finally concluded.

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    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s second game was held at the Yanghe Sports Center. Benitez made another adjustment to the lineup. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, Tang Yong replaced Zhou Nan as the center back, and the left back became Wu Jiang. The two  Among them are midfielders Gattuso and Deco, left midfielder Ayling, right midfielder Ljungberg, and the double forwards are still Toni and Adriano.

    After replacing Tang Yong, Wu Jiang and Aylin as the main players, the overall speed of Yunjia Tianyu's lineup has improved a lot. Benitez specifically explained that when defending, all midfielders must come back to participate in defense, including the two  As a full-back, he must press forward boldly during the attack, and the full-backs must be active in assists. Adriano continues in the midfield, and Toni is at the forefront.

    Unlike the last game where Yunjia Tianyu started the game early, the first half of this game can be described as boring. The two sides were more entangled in the midfield and rarely directly attacked the opponent's hinterland.  After both teams scored points in the first game, the head coaches of both teams adopted prudent tactics.

    Maybe the head coach of Busan Daewoo can accept one point, so as long as they defeat Jubino Iwata in the final round, they can basically guarantee qualifying with five points, but Benitez does not want to accept such a draw.  In his opinion, since it is almost equal to being on his own home court and his strength is superior to that of his opponent, if he does not win, it will be tantamount to failure.

    And after winning this game, Yunjia Tianyu will qualify early. In order to give more young players a chance to exercise in the last game, Benitez will also win this game.

    Of course, there are too many examples of trying to win key games in football matches but being won by the opponent, so Benitez also made two preparations. His tactics of fighting the opponent as a whole have basically made his team  In an invincible position, after all, the opponent did not have particularly outstanding offensive players, and it was difficult to break through Yunjia Tianyu's overall defense. As for victory, Benitez pinned his hopes on the flashes of a few attackers.

    His players did not disappoint him. Not long after the start of the second half, Ayling received Deco's accurate long pass and quickly broke through the opponent's right back from the wing and passed the ball. Tony nodded a little forward, and Ah Lin followed up in the middle.  After stopping the ball, Deliano leaned against the opponent's defender and suddenly turned around and fired!

    The ball flew quickly to the lower right corner of the goal. Busan Daewoo's goalkeeper Kim Yong couldn't save it, and the ball hit the net!

    Adriano waved his fist and shouted, and then hugged Tony who assisted him tightly!

    Pei Wei in the audience breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this kid didn't expect to hug me today

    Busan Daewoo, who was lagging behind, was all anxious. Although they could accept a draw, it did not mean they could accept a defeat - if they only scored one point in the two games, then even if they defeated Iwata Jubino in the last round, the best they could do was  Accumulated four points, and Yunjia Tianyu won this game.In the game, they accumulated six points to qualify from the group ahead of schedule. In the last round, they could completely lose to Dalian Dongfang and join hands with Dalian Dongfang to enter the finals - it's not like Korean clubs have done this before.

    The head coach of Busan Daewoo began to frequently replace offensive players to strengthen the offense, and Benitez did not dare to neglect. Although the opponent did not have particularly outstanding offensive players, on the football field, an accidental opportunity can often lead to a goal.  The ball, just like the last game.

    In the following games, Yunjia Tianyu began to pay more attention to defense. All four midfielders returned to defend, leaving only two forwards in front to involve the opponent's defenders. Even Tony often returned to the penalty area to help defend high balls.  , leaving only one Adriano in front.

    Facing Yunjia Tianyu's intensive defense, Busan Daewoo's lack of players who can make the final decision was exposed. Although their offense was quite lively and they had many shots, few could really pose a threat to the goal.  Very few.

    In the 75th minute, Yunjia Tianyu established the victory through a counterattack. Lucio stole the ball in the backcourt and took the ball forward, and then handed it to Adriano in front. Adriano pretended to break through and skillfully passed the ball.  Split to the right, Ljungberg broke in quickly along the wing, then used a beautiful inward cut to shake off the last defender who was chasing him, and faced the goalkeeper and fired a low shot into the net.

    2-0, Yunjia Tianyu won the second game in a row, locking the top two positions in the group one round ahead of schedule. The final round match against Dalian Dongfang became just a formality.

    In another game, Dalian Oriental also defeated Iwata Jubino with the same score. In this way, the J-League champion became the first team to be eliminated. Dalian Oriental only needed to get a draw to definitely win.  Being able to enter the finals together with Yunjia Tianyu, even if they lose to Yunjia Tianyu, as long as they lose no more than two goals, and Busan Daewoo does not beat Iwata Jubino by more than two goals, they can still have a goal difference advantage.  qualify.

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    "Old Wanghow long has it been since we drank together?" Under the dim light, Pei Wei turned the wine glass in his hand and suddenly said with a smile.

    Mr. Wang from Dalian Dongfang, who was sitting opposite him, thought for a while: "It must have been several years."

    "Four years." Pei Wei shook his head: "Ever since you sold Sun Chenghai and Wanpeng to me, you have been ignoring me Why bother? Although you made a loss on this business, from that time, I can  He didn¡¯t offer a low priceI didn¡¯t expect him to perform so well.¡±

    Pei Wei was just telling lies with his eyes open. Of course he knew the value of Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng at the time, but Mr. Wang couldn't find anything wrong with this. There were so many talented young people, and there were so many who could really play.  several?  At best, Pei Wei is just lucky, although it's a bit ridiculous.

    "Old Wang, actually you don't need to take it to heart Although our two clubs are the biggest rivals in the league, no matter what, we at Yunjia Tianyu still admire Dalian Dongfang. Last year you won the Asian Club Cup.  We are also sincerely happy to win the championship Whether it is Dalian or Yunjia, they will bring glory to our country in the Asian arena! On this point, we are not ambiguous, we can fight no matter what we do internally, or externally,  Don¡¯t worry, we won¡¯t be that stupid.¡±

    Mr. Wang raised his glass with satisfaction. Isn't that why he secretly came to see Pei Wei today? Could it be for something else?

    The two of them drank all the wine in the glass. Mr. Wang grabbed a few peanuts and threw them into his mouth, then stood up: "I'm leaving first, so as not to be seen by reporters Brothers know this love well.  , there will always be a time to repay Farewell."

    Pei Wei raised his glass and said nothing. He quietly watched Mr. Wang gently push the door open and go out, then smiled:

    "Is this love? Lao Wang, I, Pei Wei, am not so indebted to you."

    "But, I'm happy to get rid of those two teams."

    In the game on the 14th, Yunjia Tianyu sent out most of the young players. Among them, right back Chen Xiaolong, goalkeeper Chen Wei, and forward Wen Da all made their first appearances in the Asian competition. Among the foreign players, only Adri  Jarno and Deco, and the other team members were mainly young players. They made it clear that they wanted to have a friendly match with Dalian Dongfang.

    However, although they were mainly substitute players, Yunjia Tianyu's players had no intention of letting loose on the field. They all played extremely seriously. Both sides played offensive football, and finally scored a high score of four to four, and then  Together they reached the finals of the Asian Club Cup.

    Busan Daewoo was on the verge of tears, but they themselves couldn¡¯t live up to their expectations. Even if Dalian Dongfang lost to Yunjia Tianyu, they still couldn¡¯t qualify - in the finalIn the latter game, they were defeated 2-1 by Jubino Iwata, who had lost the previous two games, and finished last with only one point from three games.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 300 Supplement

    For Chinese fans, the ending of this East Asia semi-finals could not be more perfect. Both Chinese clubs reached the finals and competed with the other two clubs from West Asia for the final championship - this is still China.  This is the first time the club has shown its face like this in an Asian competition.

    Chinese football has experienced a series of happy events in the past two years. It has reached the quarter-finals of the World Youth Championship and the finals of the World Cup. After Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang broke the record of zero championships for Chinese clubs in Asia since the beginning of professionalism, this time again  After both reaching the finals of this Asian Cup, the media and fans have begun to look forward to the grand scene of the two Chinese clubs meeting in the Asian Club Cup finals after the finals begin in April.

    By then, if Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang can really meet in the final, it will be a situation where +|| teams have competed for the championship since the Asian Club Cup was founded in 1967.

    After playing in the East Asian semi-finals, Yunjia Tianyu's players got a week's vacation. In a week, this year's Haigeng spring training is about to begin. In this total of 20 days of training, each club  The period of transferring players and introducing players.

    Pei Wei does not plan to sell any main players this year. After all, he is about to compete for the Asian Club Cup championship. Pei Wei still values ????this honor. For this reason, he plans to let Adriano stay in the second team for another half a year.  Although Adriano cannot play in the league due to restrictions on the number of foreign players, Ade was still of great use in the Asian Club Cup.

    However, other clubs have made bigger moves. For example, the two main international players Gao Feng and Zhang Enhua of Dalian Dongfang will basically not be able to stay in China after the start of the new season. It is said that Gao Feng has already signed a contract with Spain, a mid-range team in La Liga.  The contract was signed, and Zhang Enhua¡¯s trial training with English League One team Park Spurs was basically successful. Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s General Fan also transferred to English League One team Crystal Palace for a transfer fee of 1.5 million pounds. Several other teams  Several international players from the club, such as Li Bing, Ma Tian, ??Su Maozhen and others, have returned to Haigeng to participate in spring training, and it is estimated that they are unlikely to leave.

    In terms of head coaches, the most sensational thing is probably that Shandong Hualong signed the former Yugoslavia national team coach Santraci. The most famous coach in Yugoslavia also brought a strong supporter to the Shandong Donghai team and played for the Portuguese giants.  Porto's main winger of the Yugoslav national team, Ljubin Kolovic, who was the main player of the Yugoslav national team in the 1998 World Cup, although he can fully guarantee a main position in Porto, but with his ability, there is absolutely no problem in being a main substitute.  , there is only one possibility to come to China to play football, and that is the call of his mentor Santraci.

    Of course, the power of money is definitely indispensable. According to gossip, Shandong Hualong¡¯s annual salary paid to Drunovic alone exceeds US$1.5 million, not to mention appearance fees and the like.

    Pei Wei was skeptical about this news. You must know that at that time, the annual salary of world-class superstars like Dunga in Europe was only one million US dollars, not to mention that Drunovic was a player playing in a second-rate league like the Portuguese Super League.  Moreover, speedy wingers like him tend to decline quickly once they turn thirty. It is difficult to find a position with an annual salary of one million dollars in Europe. Pei Wei estimates that an annual salary of up to one million US dollars is already very high.  .

    But even so, after having the former main players of European strong teams such as Klinsmann, Laudrup and Drunovic, they were already relatively strong and now they have reached a higher level.  , coupled with the joining of several powerful domestic players, I believe that Shandong Hualong will definitely be able to launch a strong impact on the championship seat after the start of the new season.

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    After arriving in Hainan, Pei Wei handed over all the team's training to the coaching staff. He, Jiang Hao, the transfer manager, and Wang Sa, the scout, began to discuss the candidates for this year's transfer of players.

    Benitez¡¯s opinion is very simple: a forward who can at least rotate the main force, preferably one with speed or strong scoring ability, and a full-back who can play the main force. This is the largest player in Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s current lineup.  Two shortcomings.

    "Boss, I think Qu Shengqing from Liaoning is a good choice for a forward. He has speed, impact, and strong scoring ability. He should be the most suitable candidate." Jiang Hao suggested to Pei Wei  .

    "Look." Pei Wei nodded noncommittally and turned to ask Wang Sa.

    Wang Sa agreed: "I think so too There are not too many good forwards in China now, and there are even fewer in their prime. It's just that the status of the former players of the 96-level Olympic team has declined too fast.  , Yu Genwei is unlikely to come, Yang Tian and Xie Hui have already gone abroad to develop, and the only forward suitable for us is Qu Shengqing. "

    "But it's hard to find this person." Pei Wei sighed

    Why don¡¯t you know him?is the most suitable, but the guy surnamed Cao from Liaoning, but this year Liaoning has just reached the A-level, it is impossible for him to let go of the captain and main shooter. After all, as a newly promoted team, if they sell their main forwards as soon as they are promoted, then once the results are achieved  If it doesn't work well, the losses will definitely be serious, and he can still tell this clearly.  "

    "Then Zhang Yulin is not bad either." Jiang Hao interrupted: "A typical shooter, although he is a little younger, but I am very optimistic about this guy, he has full potential."

    "Him?" Pei Wei smiled: "Now Zhang Yulin is the biggest idol of Liaoning fans, and he is also an indispensable part of Liaoning's forward line. Let him go, unless Cao Cao is out of his mind."

    "Then there is no one else." Wang Sa thought carefully, considering the players in his mind one by one: "Li Bing? His role is not as good as Tony's. Our team has a lot of forwards, and he is also young.  A little bigger. Su Maozhen? That¡¯s a symbol of Shandong football. Yao Xia is also there in our team"

    After thinking about it for a long time, Wang Sa still couldn¡¯t think of anyone. After all, there are only a few forwards in their prime in the country, and each one is treated like a thorn in the club. How could he transfer it to you Yunjia Tianyu.

    "There's one person who doesn't know if you've paid attention." Pei Wei said to Wang Sa, who was thinking hard: "The Liaoning team's substitute forward, 22-year-old Qu Le, do you know his technical characteristics?"

    "Qu Le, the No. 21 forward of the Liaoning team, was a substitute in the team last season. He played 13 times and scored five goals. He is 1.86 meters tall, weighs 75 kilograms, has a speed of 100 meters in 12 seconds, and is a goal scorer.  I have a keen sense of smell." Wang Sa opened his mouth.

    "Sure enough, he is a first-class scout." Pei Wei praised Wang Sa: "Actually, this forward is not bad. Now we are short of a player with strong scoring ability. This forward has very good scoring ability. If Qu Shengqing can't do anything,  If he buys it, we will attack him. I¡¯m sure this guy, Lao Cao, won¡¯t be willing to let him go.¡±

    Jiang Hao and Wang Sa nodded after thinking about it. If Qu Shengqing is not available, buying Qu Le as his replacement is also a good choice. After all, Yunjia Tianyu's forward line is indeed a bit weak now.

    "Okay, the first choice on the forward line is Qu Shengqing, and the second choice is Qu Le. Now we have to consider the issue of full-backs." Pei Wei let out a long sigh: "What Rafael means is that it is best to come  Someone who has the strength to play the main role, who has speed and assist ability, can play on either left or right side. Do you have any good candidates?"

    ¡°Boss, I have a candidate. He¡¯s just a little older, but he¡¯ll be fine for a year or two.¡± Wang Sa said.

    "Let's talk about it." Pei Wei nodded: "One or two years is enough. Anyway, the old leads the new. Chen Xiaolong's physical fitness is not bad, but he lacks experience and needs someone who can lead him."

    "Beijing Yulin's right back and national team member Xie Feng." Wang Sa said: "Now the Beijing team is getting younger, and Xie Feng's appearances last season were also reduced a lot, but his strength is absolutely no problem. I think this  Both the boss and the head coach should be aware of this, and we currently lack experienced veterans in the team, so the cost of buying him will not be too high. The head coach also took care of him when he was in the national team, so he should be very familiar with him.  I think he should be a very suitable candidate.¡±

    "It's him. Well, it's really suitable." Pei Wei didn't think about Xie Feng. He only considered players from the Mesozoic era. He had also considered Shanghai's Wu Jiying and Shandong's Liu Yue, but these two could come.  The possibility is too low. After all, both teams want to compete for the championship. It is impossible to sell their main players to Yunjia Tianyu, a competitor. Now it seems that although Xie Feng is a little older, he is a very important player to the team.  Good addition.

    Old players also have the benefits of being an old player. What Yunjia Tianyu is missing now is the old players.

    ¡°Okay, it¡¯s these few people, our mission will be this in the next period of time!¡±

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    The negotiations with Beijing Yulin went very smoothly. Although Xie Feng is a meritorious veteran of Beijing Yulin, the Beijing team does not have a tradition of not selling players. Their policy has always been that they cannot sell players without them. Like Gao Gao  Feng and Gao Hongbo, the two absolute main players, showed no mercy at all when they were selling.

    Beijing Yulin is very satisfied with the transfer fee of 1.8 million yuan. After all, Xie Feng is already in his thirties, and it is not easy to buy him at such a price.

    Pei Wei is also very satisfied. The arrival of Xie Feng has filled the vacancy at the full-back. Now there is Xie Feng on the right, Wu Jiang on the left, and two young players Chen Xiaolong and Hu Junli as substitutes. Zheng Zhi can also drop back and make a cameo.  Full-back Shang Yunjia Tianyu has no hidden dangers.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu encountered a little trouble in negotiations with the Liaoning team.

 Volume 6, 1999 Volume 6, Chapter 301: Strengthening the Army

    It was the first club in China to take advantage of the situation. Former boss Zhang Dong was the first to propose the concept of a "joint-stock system" for the club. However, the gap between ideals and performance was still relatively large. Zhang Dong's "joint-stock system" was finally implemented.  They are completely different. They forcibly demoted the ten-time champion Liaoning team. Zhang Dong stepped down amidst the outcry, and Cao Jun became the boss of Liaoning.

    After taking office, Cao Jun sold off almost all of its original main forces and hired a group of young men in their twenties to fight for the armor. After three years of wandering around, they finally reborn from the ashes last year and rushed to the top of the armor.  a, and reached the Football Association Cup final, which really caused a sensation in Chinese football.

    However, Cao Jun is also famous for his greed. In the history, he sold almost none of the Liao Tigers a few years later. Take the "Golden Jade Saint" striker that once terrorized the entire league.  One by one was sold, and the money from the sale was nowhere to be seen. They neither invested in the youth echelon nor introduced better players. The Liaoning team also began to gradually move towards mediocrity.

    Jiang Hao, who was sent to negotiate with Liaoning, saw Cao Jun's greedy nature. When he proposed to buy Qu Shengqing, Cao Jun shouted out a sky-high price: seven million yuan!

    What is the concept of seven million yuan?  It is approximately close to 900,000 US dollars, and the transfer fee for Baggio's transfer to Inter Milan last year was only 2.1 million US dollars. Is a former Olympic forward worth this price?

    The most valuable person in the domestic transfer market this year is the national team midfielder Peng Weiguo, but his transfer fee to Chongqing Huanyu was only 2.35 million yuan. Cao Jun tripled it with just one shout.  It¡¯s really a lion¡¯s opening.

    Jiang Hao was well-informed, but he was still very angry with Cao Jun. He tried to persuade him, but in the end Cao Jun was stuck on five million and refused to let go.

    Jiang Hao really wanted to stop talking, but he had no choice. Pei Wei's instructions were there, so he had to ask Pei Wei for instructions. When he heard this, Pei Wei sneered. I am rich, but I can't spend it like this if I have money - if you  Cao Jun is a boss who is willing to spend money on echelon construction, and he will let it go if he is taken advantage of. But obviously the money will go into his own pocket, and the Liaoning team will continue to be so poor. If I have money to donate to the Hope Project, I will not give it to him.  You!

    Pei Wei immediately told Jiang Hao, we don¡¯t want Qu Shengqing anymore, we want Qu Le instead, and let¡¯s see what price Cao Jun will offer.

    It¡¯s not that Pei Wei is reluctant to part with the five million, the key is that he doesn¡¯t want to disrupt the current ranking of Chinese football players. Zhang Bing¡¯s words in that bet made sense. If you hurt others with your own money, what¡¯s the point of winning?  Afterwards, Pei Wei thought about it carefully and found that Zhang Bing's words seemed to mean something. The excessive expansion of player values ????has brought great harm to European leagues, let alone the Chinese league, which has just started.

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    "What? Four million? Is Cao crazy about money?" When he received another call from Jiang Hao, Pei Wei was speechless. A twenty-two-year-old, only ten  Forward Cao Jun, who had several games in League One, was actually able to command a price of four million, which was almost double the price of a veteran international like Peng Weiguo and a former League One Golden Ball winner. Pei Wei really wondered if this guy was out of his mind.

    "Boss, I have had quite a lot of dealings with transfer directors or owners of some clubs in Europe, but I have never seen such a person" Jiang Hao said helplessly: "He simply thinks that he  He is the best player in the world. If you want to buy him, you have to pay twice the market price. There is no way to start negotiations. Compared with him, I would rather deal with those agents in Europe who are as smart as ghosts.  "

    "Tell Cao Jun that the transfer fee of two million yuan is not worth a penny more. If you want to talk, we can talk. If you don't want to, we can push him down." Pei Wei took a long breath and said: "If he still doesn't agree, just wait until the players arrive.  Come for free after the contract, we are not in a hurry anyway, four million is more than enough to buy a national forward!"

    After Jiang Hao's tone became tougher, Cao Jun thought about it. The main forwards of the Liaoning team are Qu Shengqing and Zhang Yulin. As long as they are healthy, they will definitely play, and these two players are in good health.  He rarely gets injured, and Qu Le rarely gets a chance to play. Instead of sitting on the bench and getting paid, it would be more cost-effective to buy him for two million. The saved salary is enough to satisfy the two second-team substitute forwards.

    After negotiating personal treatment with Qule, Yunjia Tianyu added a forward. Their pre-season preparations were all completed and they began to prepare for physical tests.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu has three goalkeepers. Xiaofei's main position is unbeatable. The substitutes are Chen Wei, who was transferred from the second team last year, and the former substitute goalkeeper Wei Jie. The main right back in the back line is Xie Feng, and the substitute is Chen Xiaolong.  The defender??Zhu Guosheng

    Ao, Tang Yong, Zhou Nan, Wu Jiang at left back, plus Hu Junli who can play in the back line, basically each position has one or two players who can play the main role. In the midfield, Zhang Yiming is the midfielder.  , Yu Xiaowei, Gattuso, Deco and Zheng Zhi in the midfield, Ljungberg on the wing, Li Fang, the right midfielder promoted from the second team, and Aylin, Wu Jiang and Zheng Zhi, who can play as left midfielder and left winger.  When necessary, he can also play as a guest at the left midfielder. There are Tony, Wanpeng, Qule and Wenda on the forward line. They have speed, strength and skills. The configuration of 25 first-team players is enough to cope with multiple fronts.  .

    The key is that the Yunjia Tianyu team has a considerable number of players who can play more than two positions. Zheng Zhi can play in the entire midfield and backcourt, including center backs and shadow forwards. Aylin can handle left wingers and forwards, and Wu Jiang can play on the left.  If possible, with these players, Benitez's rotation system can be used more easily.

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    This year, the Football Association has made a change in its regulations on physical testing, but this change is welcomed by all clubs and players - the Football Association has made a detailed classification of the ages of players participating in the physical testing.  The passing line is relaxed by 10%, and players over 30 years old are relaxed by 30%. This is a very humane rule. After all, 30-year-old players cannot be allowed to compete with teenagers and 20s.  Guadanzi fights for physical strength, and players like this are valuable assets for each club, and their experience can better help young players.

    In European leagues, some old players are still popular. Although they can rarely continue to gain a foothold in big clubs, they can still find their place in small and medium-sized clubs. In the Chinese league, physical tests alone are enough to make most of them still.  Old players who can exert their remaining energy on the court are kept away. This is actually a kind of brain drain!

    The world is in the hands of young people, but it is also in the hands of the elderly. Without the experience and wealth accumulated by the elderly over time, how could there be rapid social development?  The same is true in football.

    There are few evergreen players in the football field in China. Players immediately become unpopular once they reach the age of thirty. In the era that Pei Wei knows, there is only one Hao Dong who can still maintain his youthfulness in his thirties.  At least 80% of the competitive state is, and he is called the "old goblin". Other players at the same time as him basically deteriorated once they passed the age of thirty. Of course, there must be players among them who do not love themselves and were addicted to cigarettes when they were young.  The reason why the body was drained by alcohol and the peak period was gone immediately, but the physical test also forced many old players who could continue to shine and use their experience to help young players to retire early.  , This is a serious blow to Chinese football, which is already lacking in talents. Now that physical testing has relaxed restrictions on veteran players, there will definitely be more veterans active in the league, which will change the level of the A-League.  Got higher.

    Moreover, these veterans can also play a role in guiding young players. After all, personal demonstration is the best teaching. If the club consciously guides and when these veterans retire, they are sent to Europe to receive training from regular coaches.  By then, China will have a large number of young coaches with both theory and practical experience, which will greatly alleviate the current shortage of outstanding football coaches in China.

    Just as the presence of Dunga has allowed Yunjia Tianyu to emerge with several outstanding young midfielders, Pei Wei also believes that with the personal demonstration of veterans like Xie Feng, Yunjia Tianyu can also cultivate many outstanding full-backs.

    In the physical fitness test held on March 5, most of Yunjia Tianyu's players passed the 3,300-meter test-free line in one go, and the remaining players also successfully passed the test in the reverse run. Yunjia Tianyu  We are working hard and waiting for the arrival of the new season.

    In the eyes of the media and fans, last year¡¯s double champion Yunjia Tianyu will of course compete in the A-League in the new season. Yunjia Tianyu is also bound to win the Asian Club Cup.

    The League Cup held a week before the start of the season also seemed to prove this point. Yunjia Tianyu first eliminated Beijing Yulin 3-2, and then won the Shandong Hualong on penalty kicks in the final. After winning 100  After winning the prize of 10,000 yuan, he won the first championship this year.

    Although this championship is inconspicuous, it seems that Yunjia Tianyu has won almost all the trophies it can win since the establishment of the team, only one Asian Club Cup championship is missing. After winning the double crown last year, it seems that a dynasty has begun to rise.  .

    Everything is ready, all it needs is the east wind, and what Yunjia Tianyu has to do now is to wait, wait for the league to start, and wait to continue to create new brilliance.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 302 A Subversive Beginning

    A strong opponent, although Yunjia Tianyu's results have been very good in the past few years, they did not gain much benefit when facing Shuzhong Tianfu.

    A total of nearly 50,000 fans poured into the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium. Fans will always be very interested in the first game of the league, not to mention the Yunjia fans who are famous for their fanaticism.

    Benitez fielded the entire main lineup, with goalkeeper Xiao Fei, four defenders including Xie Feng, Zhu Guosheng, Lucio and Wu Jiang, midfielders Gattuso, Deco, Zhang Yiming and Ayling, and forwards Tony and Wan  friend.  Although Benitez likes to use rotation, in the first round of the league against a strong opponent, he still used the strongest lineup to prepare to win the opponent and get a good start.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu encountered a tenacious blocker at home. Shuzhong Tianfu, who is accustomed to using an offensive style of play, unexpectedly adopted a defensive tactic like an iron barrel formation in this game. Although Yunjia Tianyu's indiscriminate bombing occupied the  They had an absolute advantage on the field, but they never scored a goal. Instead, they suffered a sharp counterattack at the beginning of the second half, and through the cooperation between the three international players, they scored the first victory.

    After Ma Tian got the ball in the midfield, he accurately distributed the ball to Yao Xia. Under Xie Feng's defense, Yao Xia still found a gap and passed the ball into the penalty area. Lucio had not come back after assisting. Zhu Guosheng was in the physical confrontation.  Lost to the veteran international Li Bing, he was headered by the opponent to score the first victory.

    After taking the lead, Shuzhong Tianfu continued to implement their defensive tactics, and went even further - Yunjia Tianyu's consecutive attacks were disrupted by the combined efforts of goalkeeper Gao Jian and the goalposts and crossbars.

    Benitez began to frequently increase the offense through substitutions. He replaced Qule, replaced Ljungberg, replaced Gattuso and Ayling, and finally found an opportunity in the 83rd minute.  Wanpeng added Qule's shot into the goal, one to one.

    In the remaining time, Yunjia Tianyu continued to maintain strong offensive pressure, but repeatedly missed the goal. When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Yunjia Tianyu had no choice but to accept the one-to-one draw.  result.

    This is also the first time that Yunjia Tianyu failed to win in the first round of the league since reaching the A-level. The fans left the stadium with regret and disappointment, leaving waves of sighs.

    It¡¯s not that the fans of Yunjia Tianyu cannot accept draws, but that they are too used to winning. As a team that was only formed five years ago, Yunjia Tianyu has created too many miracles and achieved too many victories.  This directly caused the appetite of Yunjia fans to become extremely large - they could no longer accept defeat, not even a draw.

    Especially before the start of the season, Yunjia Tianyu's outstanding performance in the Asian Club Cup and League Cup made them believe that Yunjia Tianyu is invincible - at least within Asia.

    Coupled with the media's fueling - after Yunjia Tianyu won the League Cup, most football newspapers praised Yunjia Tianyu to the sky and the earth. It seems that Asian-level competitions can no longer make Yunjia Tianyu feel difficult.  , I can¡¯t wait for Yunjia Tianyu to change his skin and go to Europe to participate in the five major leagues.

    Although within Yunjia Tianyu, both the boss Pei Wei and the head coach Benitez, including most of the players, know that although Yunjia Tianyu is outstanding, it is far from having no opponents in Asia.  ¨DEspecially the league. The league is a long process. In the cup, Benitez can use a large number of stars to win. However, in the league, Yunjia Tianyu lacks the Mesozoic generation and the players of their playing years, that is,  A little less stable, this year's league opponent will not only be the former Dalian Dongfang team, but the difficulty of defending the title this year will be much greater than last year.

    But fans don¡¯t think so. Chinese fans are not mature enough yet. Although they are enthusiastic and fanatical enough, sometimes they inevitably lose their minds and think about issues emotionally.

    Lack of maturity is also reflected in another aspect, which is simplicity. For example, if team a beats team b, and team b beats team c, then team a will definitely beat team c. This seems reasonable, but in reality  It is easy for them to believe in theories that are simply illogical. Just like the fans of Yunjia Tianyu now believe that since they have won the League Cup and defeated the Japanese and Korean league champions, Yunjia Tianyu will definitely be able to win the League One.  A League Championship - sometimes fans are really naive.

    So after the draw in the first round, Yunjia Tianyu fans were not satisfied. They hoped to win in the second round.

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    Facts have proved one thing. The words of the media and public opinion have always been counter-intuitive and cannot be believed.

    Before the start of the league, it was still certain that this year would be a battle between Yunjia and Dalian. Although Shandong¡¯s strength has greatly increased, it is still difficult to compete with these two powerful teams, but in the leagueAfter the first round of the game, the media's tone immediately changed.

    In the first round of the match, there were draws everywhere, Yunjia Tianyu was defeated by Shuzhong at home

    One to one draw, Shanghai Shenhua drew with Tianjin Fanxing 0-0 at home, Beijing tied with Shenzhen Anping 2-2, Chongqing Huanyu tied with Wuhan Yazhi 1-1 at home, there were only three winning teams, Shandong Hualong relied on Su Maozhen in the away game  Klinsmann's goal defeated Qingdao Starfish 2-1, and Jilin Yanbian defeated Guangzhou Xinri 1-0 in an away game. Then came the most unpopular game. Dalian Dongfang lost 0-1 at home to newly promoted Liaoning Tianjin.  Fortunately, this is the first time Dalian Dongfang has suffered a defeat in the first round of the league since the beginning of the professional league!

    The home team was unbeaten and the away team was undefeated in the first round. It was surprising enough. Among the favorites before the start of the season, no team except Shandong Hualong had won. It was even more shocking. So those experts and fake  In order to divert attention, experts immediately began to exaggerate headlines in newspapers such as "Shandong Hualong King's style is revealed, Yunjia Tianyu Dynasty has collapsed" to attract attention.

    It seems that even God can't bear it. The results of the second round of the league once again made these experts slap themselves in the face - Shandong Hualong, who they just called "the king's style revealed", lost 2 to 3 at home.  Given to Guangzhou Xinri, there is no trace of the kingly style.

    However, for the fans of Yunjia Tianyu, they were not happy in this round of the game - Yunjia Tianyu went north to challenge Beijing Yulin. In the end, the two sides tied with 2 to 2. The only good news was that they bought it for 2 million.  Forward Qu Le opened the door. In the 23rd minute, he received Ljungberg's cross from the wing and smashed the ball into the Beijing Yulin goal. The other goal was Deco's long shot, but Beijing Yulin relied on  Two set kicks settled the battle, Gompers scored a penalty, and Cassiano scored with a sweep in front of Tao Wei's free kick.

    The situation of several other giant clubs is not optimistic either. Dalian Dongfang was held to a 0-0 draw by Tianjin Fanxing in the away game. After two rounds, they only accumulated one point and failed to score a goal. Shanghai Shenhua was also held to a 1-1 draw by Jilin Yanbian at home.  Chongqing tied with Qingdao 1-1. In the other two games, Liaoning defeated Shenzhen 2-1 at home and Sichuan defeated Wuhan 3-0 away from home.

    After two rounds of the league, the newly promoted team Liaoning ranked first in the standings, followed by Sichuan and Jilin with one win and one tie in second and third place. Guangzhou ranked fourth. Yunjia, Shanghai and Beijing, the three traditional strong teams, only  Accumulated two points and ranked in the middle of the pack.

    In this case, the "Brothers" showed their thick-skinned characteristics and began to change their targets without blushing. Liaoning, which had won two consecutive victories, became their third target, "China's Kaiserslautern."  "The hat was immediately placed on Liaoning.

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    After the third round of the league, all the "Brick Players" lamented in their hearts: "God, don't play with us, okay? Why is it so difficult to make a living"

    The beginning of the A-League in 1999 was destined to make these "brick builders" the laughing stock of the world. In the third round of the match, the Liaoning team of "China Kaizer" lost, and they lost 1 to 3 away from home.  In Chongqing, Peng Weiguo, who missed the first two rounds of the league due to injury, shines brightly, with one goal and two assists. The 1994 A-A Golden Ball is still a treasure!

    This round seems to be a resurgence of traditional strong teams. Dalian and Shanghai, which had no wins in the first two rounds, won one after another. Dalian defeated Guangzhou 3-1 at home, Shanghai defeated Qingdao 2-1 away, and Sichuan continued their good run.  In the current state, they beat Beijing 1-0 at home and jumped to the top of the standings, while Shandong Hualong continued to lose and was tied 2-2 by Shenzhen in the away game. Hualong's huge investment seemed to have failed to have much effect.

    Other strong teams recovered, but Yunjia Tianyu did not - they were tied 1-1 by Jilin Yanbian at home, and tied for eighth place with only three points after three rounds - this start can be regarded as the best start since Yunjia Tianyu entered the top league.  The worst start of the year.

    But not only Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance is not good enough, but the performance of other strong teams this year is also unsatisfactory. Ranking first and second are mid-range team Sichuan and newly promoted Liaoning, while Shanghai is only ranked third.

    But compared with other traditional strong teams, Shanghai can almost smile - Dalian ranks sixth with four points, Shandong is seventh, Yunjia is eighth, and Beijing is even worse, ranking 12th with only two points after two rounds.  , almost fell into the relegation zone.

    After accepting the lessons of these three rounds, the "Brick Masters" did not dare to speak. In the previous rounds of competition, they had lost all their face. They were hit again and again, and their face was lost.  No matter how thick it is, it won't hold up.

    They are also unlucky. Even if football is the most difficult to predict, it does seem a bit strange that who they think is the best team will be unlucky immediately like this year.

    But no matter what, the first three rounds of the 1999 A-League were absolutelyYes, it's a disruptive start.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 303 The old revolution encounters new problems

    The luck of the family has really declined. Almost all of them have become crow's mouths on the same level as Pele, praising everyone's unluckyness - their unluckiness is as bad as that of the famous Yao Hei of later generations and a certain person who almost didn't take a shower for a year.  Comparable to a certain Kang, in fact, their argument was quite reasonable, but unfortunately the final result was not what they thought. When they lost their mentality and started to talk nonsense, they became the laughing stock of everyone. It is really sad.

    If Yunjia Tianyu's grades are good now, Pei Wei will definitely use his "venomous tongue" and laugh at these "bricks" who have fallen down the wind. Even if he knows that these people are hard to mess with, he will inevitably get a bad taste if he messes with them.  Sao will never look back and let these guys know not to talk too much - but he is really not in the mood right now.

    Three consecutive draws at the start and ranking eighth in points may be a decent result for an ordinary mid-table team, but this result is undoubtedly a shame for a club that has won two consecutive championships, especially  There were no major changes in the personnel, none of the main players left and two new players were added.

    There have been some voices of dissatisfaction among Yunjia fans. Fortunately, the club has always had good interactions with the two largest fan groups, so the fans will not do anything excessive now, but if they continue to lose or lose, they will  It is possible to lose some fans.

    Pei Wei doesn't care too much about this aspect. Fans must also be mentally prepared to withstand failure. Many amateur-level teams in Europe have their own loyal fan groups, which are valuable assets accumulated over time. In this regard, Chinese fans  there's still a long way to go.

    What makes him more reassured is that although there have been three draws in a row, there has been no uneasy reaction from the players. Yunjia Tianyu has not played badly in these three games, and the players have also performed to their normal level. Facing  These three opponents are relatively strong. Sichuan is currently ranked first in the standings, Beijing is definitely a traditional strong team, and Jilin is currently ranked in the top four. Wins, draws and losses are normal.

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    "Now we have to officially face a problem." Benitez's face has become worse than before recently. It seems that three consecutive draws have also put him under a lot of pressure: "That is all our opponents now.  They are becoming more and more accustomed to using intensive defense to deal with us - in every game, we have an absolute advantage in the time of possession and the number of shots, but we are not able to score goals equal to the number of attacks. "

    "I don't understand." Pei Wei asked doubtfully, "Is this the first time we have encountered this problem? It's impossible."

    "Although we have been one of the strongest teams in the league in the past two seasons, our opponents generally have the same mentality - teams like Dalian, Shanghai and Beijing all regard us as their biggest opponent for the championship, no matter what.  They are not willing to lose to us in terms of score or on the field, and they can often score very high scores. However, mid-tier teams like Sichuan, Shandong, Jilin, and Chongqing regard us as a challenge and an opponent who can score points. As for those downstream teams  As a team, even if we want to defend, it is difficult to defend our offense. Only in this way can we, who focus on offense, be invincible and have a high winning rate But things are different now. After winning the league championship for two consecutive years and the double crown last year,  In other words, after suffering our losses for two years, these teams have learned well and know that playing against us can only lead to a dead end, so they would rather make the scene ugly to minimize our offensive threat, and ours  There are too many offensive defenders in the defense, not to mention the two full-backs. Lucio is always busy in the backcourt. The rest, whether it is Zhu Guosheng or Zhou Nan, always has to face the opponent's counterattack.  , once the opponent passes through the midfield quickly and avoids our two defensive midfielders with strong interception capabilities, our defense will be subject to great considerations. This is why we have been conceding goals every time recently. "

    "Well, that's a problem." Pei Wei thought about it carefully, and it was indeed true. In the previous seasons, Yunjia Tianyu had not encountered the situation like now. Almost all teams put iron barrels on them whenever they encountered Yunjia Tianyu.  In terms of the formation situation, basically every team dared to go head-to-head with Yunjia Tianyu, and the most difficult games for Yunjia Tianyu were against the iron barrel formation. For example, in the season when Yunjia Tianyu lost the league championship,  In the most critical game, that is, the away game against Dalian Dongfang, Jia Tianyu faced Dalian Dongfang's iron barrel formation without regard for the dignity of the strong. In the end, Yun Jia Tianyu, who had the absolute advantage, was defeated by the opponent.  A zero draw and a loss of two vital points.

    "Then I can't help with this matter. After all, I can't make the players perform better." Pei Wei sighed: "Do you have any good ideas?"

    Benitez smiled bitterly and shook his head: "In terms of offense, we have no problems now. We can create many good opportunities in every game, although we are still lacking in the ability to seize opportunities.But there is nothing we can do about it.  To be honest, if Hao Dong and Nie Fei were still there, we wouldn't need them at all

    Having a headache.  "

    Pei Wei was silent, there is no doubt about Dong's scoring ability, and Nie Fei's breakthrough ability is also a good way to tear apart the opponent's iron barrel formation. After all, there are not many players with strong breakthrough ability in the Yunjia Tianyu team, and Ljungberg has more  Deco's strength lies in organization. Breaking through with the ball is not what he is best at. Although he has a long shot, after all, long-range goals are mostly luck - but whether it is for Chinese football as a whole  , or for Hao Dong, Nie Fei and others personally, going out is a good way to improve their abilities, and they have indeed done a good job, which fully proves that continuing to stay in Yunjia Tianyu can no longer improve their level further.  .

    Pei Wei firmly believes that he was right to send them out, but the problem he faces now is that Yunjia Tianyu's offensive ability is not efficient enough.

    "The old revolution has encountered new problems" Pei Wei sighed: "Then is there any way to prevent the opponent's quick counterattack?"

    "I already have some ideas." Benitez nodded: "I will try a new defense combination in the weekend league and see how it works."

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    Out of curiosity about Benitez¡¯s methods, in the next few days of training, Pei Wei went to the training ground to watch training more often. After a few days of observation, Pei Wei also saw some signs.

    "Are you going to let Zheng Zhi play as a central defender?" Pei Wei asked Benitez privately after a training session.

    "To be precise, it's a scavenger." Benitez replied with a smile.

    "Scavenger?" Pei Wei asked in surprise, then nodded thoughtfully: "Well, his stability and physical fitness are indeed suitable for this position, but he has never played this position before.  ,Is it really possible?"

    "Believe me, he may be a little uncomfortable at first, but he is indeed one of the most comprehensive players I have ever seen" Benitez said with certainty: "He can play all positions in the midfield and backfield.  And he can perform relatively well, but I think his most suitable position is to become an all-round midfielder who can attack and defend like Ballack and Deco. But now in this position, he will not play much time.  Too much. Playing as a sweeper will help him gain experience, and I believe he will not let us down. And when the defense has a stable player, I think we will concede a lot less goals.¡±

    "I hope so, but we seem to be a bit crowded at the central defender position" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Yunjia Tianyu originally had four central defenders, but among these four defenders, Lucio likes to go forward and assist. His skills and speed are no worse than some forwards, but the defense seems a bit impulsive. Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan  Similarly, a typical Chinese defender is tall, has strong defensive ability, excellent heading, and fierce fighting, but his turns are a bit slow and he can easily get beaten behind him. Although Tang Yong is fast, has big defensive moves, and fierce fighting, he  Only a little over 1.7 meters tall, he is at a disadvantage in heading the ball. Now that Zheng Zhi has been added, it does seem that the number of central defenders is a bit crowded, but it also increases the diversity of the defense.

    With a player like Zheng Zhi who is stable, not slower than the average forward, and has relatively good physical fitness as the last line of defense, at least it will be much easier for others to step forward to assist, as long as he can delay the opponent's attack.  Then the two defensive midfielders can immediately return to defense, so that the threat of the opponent's counterattack will be greatly reduced.

    Of course, this is just an idea on paper. Whether it actually works has to be proven on the field.

    However, after Pei Wei figured it out, he seemed much more confident than Benitez - after all, in the Asian Cup in 2004, the then head coach of the Chinese national team, the Dutchman, used Zheng Zhi as a central defender.  , The effect is indeed good. The Chinese team's defense in that Asian Cup can be said to be quite solid.

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    In the past few days of training, the coach has been assigning him to play sweeper. It would be a lie to say that Zheng Zhi is not nervous - after all, everyone knows that this position not only requires skills, but more importantly, defensive experience.

    What is a scavenger?  It is the last line of defense in front of the goalkeeper, and it is the position where you have to face the opponent's counterattack at any time. The most important thing about playing this position is not to destroy the opponent's attack in the first place, but to slow down the opponent's attack speed and win the victory for your teammates' return defense.  Time, timing, positioning, etc. must be very accurate - these all require the accumulation of experience.

    "As for whether he can complete this task well, Zheng Zhi really has no idea.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 304 Zheng Zhi¡¯s New Position (Part 1)

    In the fourth round of China League A in 1999, Yunjia Tianyu went south to draw.

    This round of the league is scheduled to be played at 7:30 in the evening. It is the last game of this round of league. In the previous games, Shandong Hualong continued to lose. They were tied 0-0 by Tianjin Fanxing and Dalian Dongfang in the away game.  It also tied with Beijing Yulin at the same time, while the top three teams in the standings continued to win. Shuzhong Tianfu defeated Guangzhou Xinri 3-1 at home, Liaoning Tianyun defeated Wuhan Yazhi 4-1 at home, and Shanghai Shenhua also won  In the away game, they narrowly defeated Chongqing Huanyu with one goal, and their points reached 10, 9 and 8 points respectively, expanding their lead.

    In this way, the pressure on Yunjia Tianyu will be greater. If they continue to win, they will be thrown out of the first group at the beginning. When the Asian Club Cup starts, Yunjia's schedule itself is denser than other teams.  Tianyu will be more passive.

    As a postponed game, this game was also broadcast live across the country by sports channels. After three rounds without a win, the media's concern for Yunjia Tianyu has not diminished at all, but Yunjia Tianyu would rather not have such concern.  ¡ª¡ªNow Yunjia Tianyu has almost become a typical example of "rapid rise and then rapid decline" in the media.

    Not only did the players get annoyed when they saw these topics, but even Pei Wei couldn't help but curse. He rarely had any rigid indicators for the team's performance. He gave the players a fatal order before they set off: This game  Must take it down!  We must silence everyone with a victory!

    Although Shen Anping was the A-B team the year before last and Yunjia Tianyu defeated their opponents with two consecutive big scores, the situation now is different.

    Although Shenzhen Anping only has two points from three games, this is just because their opponents in the first three rounds are stronger. They faced Beijing in the first round, Liaoning in the second round, and Shandong in the third round. In this way, they still faced off at home.  They tied with Beijing, which has three foreign guns, and Shandong, which has greatly improved its strength. They only lost one goal in the away game to Liaoning, which was in the limelight. Moreover, their tactics are the most troublesome defensive counterattack for Yunjia Tianyu. Yunjia Tianyu has tied three games in a row.  Whether Jia Tianyu can win the opponent in the away game is still a question. You must know that football is round, and even if the strength is very different, it may not be possible to win.

    However, none of the players raised objections to Pei Wei's almost inhumane request. The criticism they have received during this period has made them feel angry. Everyone is fighting for a breath, and Buddha is fighting for a stick of incense. As the defending champion and the  The first triple crown since the launch of the Chinese Professional Football League, the self-esteem of Yunjia Tianyu players can no longer tolerate being endlessly criticized by the media.

    Pei Wei also offered a bonus for this game. If he wins this game and ends three consecutive draws, he will receive a bonus of one million!

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    "CCTV, CCTV, viewers, what we are broadcasting for you now is the last game of the fourth round of the 1999 National Football League A. The defending champion Yunjia Tianyu team challenged the Shenzhen Anping team at home.  "

    ¡°As the triple champion of the Chinese Football League A, League Cup and FA Cup in 1998, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance has not been very good since the start of this year¡¯s league. Although it defended the second China League Cup, it has not been very good since the start of this year¡¯s league.  However, they have not won a game. They have tied with their opponents in three consecutive games. This is the worst start in the four-year A-League League they have participated in. Will they get an away victory today to turn the situation around or continue to decline without victory?  ?let us wait and see."

    "Now the lineups of both sides have come out. First of all, we will introduce to you the lineup of the home team Shenzhen. The goalkeeper is the defender the midfielder the forward Next is the lineup of the visiting team Yunjia Tianyu. The goalkeeper is Xiao Fei. This  This player is said to have been spotted by the Olympic team coach Milu, who hopes to call him into the Olympic team to become Cheng Dong's substitute or replace Cheng Dong. After all, he has already played in the championship team Yunjia Tianyu.  The main force for four years, although young, is rich in experience The right back is former international player Xie Feng, the left back is young Hu Junli, and the two center backs are Zhu Guosheng and Zheng Zhi, who is 19 years old this year, played in the past.  His position is usually midfielder or right back, but today Yunjia Tianyu head coach Benitez placed him in the central defender position. According to our data, this is the first time he has played this position in an official game.  Let¡¯s wait and see how the position and performance will be. Brazilian defender Lucio, who has always performed well before, was placed on the bench. Midfielder Benitez sent three foreign players, left midfielder Ayling and right midfielder Ljungberg.  The two central midfielders are Gattuso and Deco, and the two forwards are Toni and Wanpeng. They are basically the main players. It seems that Yunjia Tianyu also attaches great importance to this game. "

    "Among Yunjia Tianyu's five foreign players, Lucio is the only defender. In the past, no matter which defender rested on the bench, Lucio would play the whole game."?His speed, physical fitness, and ability to control high-altitude balls are all excellent.

    The back row is also a very threatening offensive point for Yunjia Tianyu. In the first three rounds, Yunjia Tianyu conceded three goals, an average of one per game, but it has nothing to do with him. He is still Yunjia Tianyu.  Jia Tianyu is the most outstanding player in the defense, but today, coach Benitez actually abandoned this defensive anchor in order to strengthen the offense and adopted a player who is only 19 years old and has never played as a central defender.  Zheng Zhi takes on the role of deep-lying central defender. It seems that Benitez is also troubled by three consecutive draws and would rather sacrifice defensive stability to increase offensive firepower. This seems undesirable.  "

    Wearing the No. 15 jersey and standing in a new position, Zheng Zhi certainly couldn't hear the commentator's doubts, but he had the same doubt in his heart: Can I really play as a central defender?  As the last line of defense before the goalkeeper, can I not make mistakes?

    Zhu Guosheng saw the worries in the young teammate's heart. He felt that he should do something, but his careless mouth seemed to only make Zheng Zhi more nervous: "Little Zhengzi, there is nothing to be afraid of This is my first time."  I was two years younger than you when I played as the main center back It's not difficult to play as a defender. Just see the other player come up and give him a guy. Don't be afraid of fouls. If you don't foul when you play as a defender, you are unqualified!"

    Zheng Zhi could only smile bitterly at Zhu Guosheng's words, which were obviously deeply influenced by Materazzi: Can man-marking central defenders and deep-lying central defenders be the same?  As the last defensive player, usually the foul will be serious. If you are lucky, you will get a yellow card. If you are not lucky, you will be sent off directly with a red card. Does he dare to do what Zhu Guosheng said?

    In fact, it's not that no one in the team can help him, it's just that the players in other positions are so separated that they don't know what to do even if they want to tell him. The other central defenders are basically brave and tenacious. Marking is the key.  There is no ambiguity at all when it comes to fouls, but in defense, more of a regional defense coordination method is adopted to cover positions. In the past, it was the defensive midfielders who immediately returned to defense. This can also be seen from Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s current situation.  The problem on the defensive line is indeed relatively big.

    With a feeling of uneasiness, Zheng Zhi heard the whistle to start the game.

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    Although Zheng Zhi has not yet figured out how to do it, at the beginning of the game, the one with the absolute advantage was Yunjia Tianyu, just like in the previous games.

    As expected, although Shenzhen Anping was playing at home, they still adopted intensive defensive tactics. After the experience of the first three rounds, all A-A teams now know that when facing Yunjia Tianyu, whether it is at home or away  , using the iron barrel formation to accelerate a quick counterattack is the best way, but pressing out to attack is a dead end. Not many teams can defend just the breakthrough of Yunjia Tianyu's two full-backs.

    But Benitez is definitely not a fool. He can't just watch three draws in a row and continue to use strong offensive methods. Although even the best team in the world must rely on a little bit of luck to deal with the Iron Barrel Formation.  , but it¡¯s not impossible.

    It is commonly used to control the rhythm of the game and try to attract the opponent out. If the opponent is determined to counterattack quickly - especially now, the A-A teams basically have one or two "fast horses" suitable for counterattacks.  There is also no shortage of quick counterattacks. Often the skilled cooperation of two or three people can put Yunjia Tianyu's defense at a disadvantage.

    When the opponent is determined to counterattack, the role of the two full midfielders is crucial. In the past few days, Benitez has been practicing the tactic of boldly cutting inside to disrupt the opponent's defense after the two full midfielders break through.  The effect was achieved. Both Ayling and Ljungberg frequently cut in from the two corners of the opponent's penalty area. Tony attracted the defense of the opponent's defender, and Wanpeng made a sneak attack from behind. In just ten minutes after the opening, Yunjia Tianyu created several goals.  At this opportunity, if it were not for the outstanding performance of the opponent's former Olympic team goalkeeper Yang Tian and their teammate Sun Gang, I am afraid that Yunjia Tianyu would have scored a goal.

    In the 26th minute, Ljungberg's continuous breakthroughs on the wing caused a chaos in the opponent's defense. Two defenders were attracted by Ljungberg's breakthrough at the same time.  Xie Feng made a high-speed pass, and Tony jumped high in the middle of the penalty area and hit the goal with a powerful header!

    Sun Gang¡¯s save was just a hair¡¯s breadth away. The ball bounced off the ground and then went into the goal. Yunjia Tianyu led 1-0!

    "Well done!" Pei Wei jumped up from the coaching bench, jumped three feet high, and waved his hand violently upward in the air. For a moment, the eyes of the fans in the stands were attracted to him as the boss.

    Benitez also stood up and clapped his hands twice. With the ball in hand, the game was easy to play.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 304 Zheng Zhi¡¯s New Position (Part 2)

    Offensive, Shenzhen Anping is the main defender - Shenzhen Anping, which historically will win a league championship in a few years, is still a standard underdog. It narrowly escaped relegation last season and has not been able to recruit anyone in the transfer market this year.  What a few outstanding players. Their biggest move was to recruit former Olympic team forward Tang Ende from the relegated Guangzhou Suns. Coincidentally, this forward is also a famous fast horse.

    In fact, after leading by one goal, Yunjia Tianyu could have played smarter, but Pei Wei asked before the game not only to win, but also to win beautifully, so Yunjia Tianyu did not retract appropriately, but continued to initiate  In order to launch a fierce attack, the two full-backs Ljungberg and Ayling cut more towards the center after receiving Deco's pass, leaving the full-backs to step forward to assist - plus often  Zhu Guosheng likes to provide assists. In fact, Yunjia Tianyu often stays behind to defend only midfielder Gattuso and Zheng Zhi.

    This is also a tactic that Benitez consciously arranged. Only by personally experiencing various situations on the court can Zheng Zhi adapt more quickly to how to face the opponent's frequent counterattacks as a sweeper - to put it bluntly, it is Benitez.  Si is training with Shenzhen Anping. He believes that with Yunjia Tianyu's offensive strength and Shenzhen Anping's overall ability, Yunjia Tianyu can still win the opponent in the away game even at the cost of conceding goals.

    Although it seems that Benitez's self-confidence is quite inflated, Benitez does have his reasons for arrogance and is not shaken by three consecutive draws.

    The players did not have any objections to this risky move. With the support of two league champions, they have accumulated enough confidence. They believe that even if they lose a few points, it is not a big deal. Relying on their strong overall strength, Yunjia  Tianyu is fearless.

    What is domineering - domineering is not something that can be exuded by just shaking the tiger's body. If a person wants to do this, he must have been in a high position for a long time and have the experience of being able to judge other people's life and death with one word.  The team's domineering power is also based on the accumulation of victories one after another. Occasionally winning one or two championships does not establish the king's style. Only by steadily winning victories and championships can the entire team inject a sense of strength.  A kind of temperament called "championship".

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    "Catch the ball!" Deco shouted, and a ground ball passed to the feet of Ljungberg on the right. Ljungberg tapped the ball at his feet and suddenly leaned to the right. The opponent's defender hurriedly moved to the right to defend, but  Ljungberg quickly dunked the ball back and cut inside!

    Ljungberg, who successfully cut inside, saw that no one was coming to defend him and suddenly took a shot from 26 meters away from the goal!

    When the ball flew into the penalty area, it suddenly bounced off the ground. Sun Gang quickly reached out to block the ball, and then firmly held the ball under his body.

    Sun Gang lay on the ground and waited for a long time before standing up. He threw the ball to the defender in front of him to organize the attack. The Shenzhen Anping team did not invest many troops in the attack, only four or five people. Yunjia Tianyu was waiting for the attack.  Naturally, there was nothing good to gain in front of the defense. The forward's direct pass at a 45-degree angle was easily picked off by Xiaofei who was attacking.

    As soon as they saw Yunjia Tianyu take possession of the ball, the Shenzhen Anping players, who had not pressed much to begin with, immediately surged backwards, leaving only Tang Ende in front to harass Yunjia Tianyu's defense.

    Xie Feng came forward with the ball, handed it to Deco in the middle, and then quickly pressed forward. Deco quickly passed the ball to Aylin, who had switched to the right. Aylin dribbled the ball towards the middle, attracting  After attracting the attention of the opponent's full-back, he knocked the ball back to Xie Feng, who was coming forward from the side.  Wan Peng's shot missed.

    "The full-backs focus on attacking in the middle, leaving the full-backs on the wings. The high forward in the penalty area attracts the attention of all defenders. The other forward wanders around the penalty area waiting for opportunities to grab points. Yunjia Tianyu's current tactics are offensively  The effect is indeed good. Only half an hour into the game, they have already scored a goal and created a considerable number of opportunities. However, their full-backs have intervened very frequently, and when getting set pieces,  Zhu Guosheng often comes up to grab points, and his defensive ability can be said to be quite weak. If the Shenzhen team can seize the opportunity to counterattack, then Yunjia Tianyu will be in danger."

    The CCTV commentator's analysis was quite good. Benitez and Pei Wei both thought of this, but this is a good opportunity to test Zheng Zhi. Only the experience gained in actual combat is the most difficult thing.  Forgotten.

    but¡­¡­

    After seeing Ayling¡¯s shot from a small angle hit the side net, Benitez secretly shook his head: Now the entire striker still has a chance to grasp the ability.It's a little bit worse, otherwise with the opportunities Yunjia Tianyu has created so far, it is not impossible to lead by two goals or even three goals.

    But the players have indeed tried their best on the court. As the most forward arrow figure, Tony must not only attract the defense of at least two defenders of the opponent, but also frequently

    No coach would consider him incompetent to play ball for other players in the penalty area, and sometimes even have to defend such a player. Wanpeng often has to retreat out of the penalty area to play as an attacking midfielder when there is no attacking midfielder in the team.  Those who organize the offense also affect part of the offensive energy. As for Ayling, Ljungberg and Deco, they are not forwards after all. It is their job to organize and create opportunities.

    Thinking of this, Benitez turned his head and glanced at Qule and Wenda, who were concentrating on watching the game on the bench. In fact, both of them have the potential to be shooters. They are tall, have good head and feet, and have comprehensive skills. It's a pity.  Wenda's fragile psychological quality and fear of physical contact with opponents are his biggest constraints. Although Qule is much more useful than Wenda, after all, he has only been in the team for less than a month, and his cooperation with his teammates is far from satisfactory.  There is far from a tacit understanding, and as a typical goal killer, he needs other teammates to pass the appropriate ball to him in order to play his greatest role.

    "Shen Anping made a beautiful counterattack! After Tang Ende received a long pass from the backcourt, he used his speed to break through the delayed Zheng and then shot. He was lifted by Xiao Fei and flew out of the baseline. This was Shen Anping's first half  The most threatening attack ever! Yunjia Tianyu should be careful, their opponents are not without any counterattack, especially when they attack with only one defender left"

    "What happened! Why are you so reckless? You just need to stick to him, why do you have to force him?" Xiao Fei, who got up from the ground, pointed at Zheng Zhi's nose and cursed: "I didn't lose it this time.  The ball is just a matter of luck. If you try it again, you won¡¯t be able to kick it!¡±

    Zheng Zhi shrank his neck and kept silent. This is a very common situation on the court. The intense and fierce competition makes the players highly concentrated, and it is also easy to produce anxious emotions. Of course, no one will take this kind of scolding too seriously.  When you make a wonderful performance, maybe the first person to congratulate you is the teammate who just scolded you.

    Shen Anping took a corner kick. Zheng Zhi, who had just made a mistake, jumped high and pushed the ball out of the penalty area. Deco made a big kick. While the ball was still flying in the air, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.  At the whistle, Yunjia Tianyu entered the halftime break with a one-goal lead.

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    "Don't think too much, Zheng Zhi."

    In the locker room, Pei Wei patted Zheng Zhi on the shoulder: "Playing as a sweeper is not as complicated as you think and in a game, you won't have too many one-on-one encounters with the opponent's counterattack forward.  Just stay focused at all times, don't get too close when the opponent counterattacks, leave a small distance so that the opponent can't rush up, slow down the opponent's attack speed, and then try to press the opponent's offensive players to the side do  That¡¯s enough. To sum up the system, it¡¯s enough to win the time for your teammates to return to defense. Do you understand?¡±

    Zheng Zhi nodded, Pei Wei patted his shoulder again, then stood up and left.

    "I have told him everything you said. As for how much he can understand, it depends on him." Pei Wei, who walked back to Benitez, whispered: "But I think even if he understands these principles  It may not be possible to do it immediately on the field How about you ask the two full-backs not to be too forward? Just one assist per time, so that one more person on the back line can prevent the opponent's counterattack. "

    "I don't think so." Benitez shook his head: "This is a test for Zheng Zhi and a test for our offensive line Of course there is no problem in adopting a more secure approach to win this game, but  We have to consider the future. Even if we make a little sacrifice now, I think it is acceptable. After all, it is much better to have problems now than at the critical moment of fighting for the championship. How far can Zheng Zhi go in the face of the opponent's counterattack.  , how many opportunities our offensive line can create in the face of the opponent's intensive defense, this is a good opportunity to test them. Don't forget, the Asian Club Cup finals are coming in less than a month, we can improve  A little strength is always good.¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded: "Don't worry, it's okay even if you can't win this game. I fully support you If there is any pressure from the fans and public opinion, I will bear it."

    Benitez glanced at Pei Wei and smiled slightly: "Don't worry I don't want my team to have four consecutive draws. That is also a shame for me."

    ps: It¡¯s a little late, don¡¯t blame me the weather is really too cold, take a nap for a whileMy hands were frozen and I had to warm them before I could continue coding, which was really a waste of time.

    I'm sorry to say that there may only be one chapter tomorrow. I need to buy some New Year's goods. After all, there are only less than ten days left before the New Year. There is nothing to eat at home except a box of instant noodles. It would be unreasonable not to buy any more.  Talked.

    I really miss the old days. During the Chinese New Year, I just waited to eat. My parents took care of everything. Now I am the master of the house and I have to do everything myself Piao Tian, ??a registered member of literature, recommends this work

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    He stood up and clapped his hands continuously. The Shenzhen players on the field chased behind Tang Ende excitedly, cheering heartily. The head coach of Shenzhen Anping off the field waved his fist fiercely and let out a sigh of relief.  Then he took out the cigarette from his pocket with a slightly trembling hand, and took a deep drag.

    Zheng Zhi put his hands on his hips and stared blankly at the celebrating Shenzhen Anping players, his mind going blank.

    Why did you make such a mistake?  Easily confused by the opponent's fake actions

    The camera goes back to one minute ago.

    After the start of the second half, Yunjia Tianyu continued to maintain a strong offensive. Ljungberg and Ayling on the wings continued to make cross-positions and cuts inside to make the opponent's defense at a loss. Tony's high-altitude deterrence in the middle also gradually began to be revealed.  Several headers posed a considerable threat, and the bold assists from the two full-backs made Yunjia Tianyu's offense even more powerful.

    ??????????????????????? Although Shen Anping is a weak team, it is definitely not a mercenary. Tang Ende kept wandering in the frontcourt, waiting for a counterattack opportunity that might be fatal.

    In the 58th minute, Aylin took the ball and forced a cut into the penalty area but was intercepted. The opponent's defender immediately launched a counterattack with a long pass. Zhu Guosheng near the center circle judged that the ball landed incorrectly. Although he jumped up, the ball missed the goal.  It flew over his head.

    After Zhu Guosheng broke the ball, Tang Ende, who had been wandering near the center circle, got the ball. He immediately took the ball and rushed towards Yunjia Tianyu's half. In front of him, apart from goalkeeper Xiao Fei, only Zheng Zhi was left.  Deep-lying centre-back.

    Zheng Zhi remembered Pei Wei's instructions. He did not rush forward as boldly as he did last time. Instead, he half-turned around. He was only about one meter away from Tang Ende and fought back. Tang Ende did not dare to use his speed to force him.  breakthrough.

    When the delay was close to the penalty area, Zheng Zhi immediately came up to the opponent and used his physical advantage to push the opponent to the side and away from the threatening area in the middle.

    Tang Ende was forced to the left side of the penalty area. It seemed that Zheng Zhi's defense was successful. Gattuso and Zhu Guosheng had quickly returned to defense and were about to retreat to the vicinity of the penalty area.

    At this time, Zheng Zhi felt that Tang Ende, who was close to him, moved his center of gravity toward the baseline. He thought that the opponent was going to force the bottom, so he immediately moved his center of gravity a step laterally, but the opponent quickly dunked the ball in the opposite direction.  Turn around and break through!

    When Zheng Zhi turned around forcefully and prepared to catch up and defend, it was already too late. Tang Ende, who broke through horizontally, had already shot before Zheng Zhi and Gattuso and Zhu Guosheng could form a circle. The ball drew a beautiful line in the air.  The arc flew around Xiao Fei's hands and into the goal.

    "Benitez paid the price for his employment! All along, whether as the head coach of the Chinese national team or as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, the most praiseworthy thing about Benitez is his excellent rotation  System and adaptability to the tactical play of various players are important factors for Yunjia Tianyu to win two consecutive A-A championships and the national team¡¯s outstanding results in the World Cup.¡± The commentator of CCTV sighed: ¡°But now.  Benitez seems to have gone too far with rotation. You must know that too frequent rotation will make players feel at a loss. Yunjia Tianyu's three consecutive draws since the beginning of this year's league cannot but be said to be due to the lack of a stable main lineup.  Loss, but Benitez has not changed his habit of rotation. Since he coached Yunjia Tianyu, he has not repeated the lineup of the previous game. Although this can confuse the opponent, it also confuses the opponent to a certain extent.  Our own playersthis time they whimsically asked Zheng Zhi, a 19-year-old player who has never played as a central defender, to play the most important sweeper. It was Zheng Zhi, who had never played this position, who made a mistake that cost Yunjia Tianyu.  lead.¡±

    While the commentator was still chattering, a roar resounded over the Shenzhen Stadium.

    "Cheer up! It's just a draw now! Keep attacking and let them know what A-A is.

    Pei Wei stood up from the coaching bench and yelled loudly at the court. After yelling, he yelled at Zheng Zhi: "Zheng Zhi! Don't be in a daze! You didn't make any mistakes just now, cheer up!"

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    The head coach of Shen Anping's heart, which had just been stabilized by the draw, began to beat violently again. According to common sense, if he encounters consecutive draws and is equalized by his side despite having the advantage, the players will definitely become anxious and restless.  However, now Yunjia Tianyu is like a bull stimulated by the red cloth. Each player's momentum seems to be three points higher than before. From the first kick-off, he uses the momentum of pressing all the way to make his team  What a mess!

    "Yunjia Tianyu's teamis too **** to play according to common sense!" Shenzhen Anping's head coach lamented in his heart.

    &nbsp; The excitement of Shenzhen fans only lasted five minutes. Five minutes after they scored, Yunjia Tianyu opened their goal again with a series of continuous attacks!

    Because of a mistake just now, the opponent hit

    Ayling, who successfully counterattacked quickly, made up for it. His resolute cut inside attracted the defender's defense. Then Ayling distributed the ball outside the penalty area. Wan Peng pretended to shoot and then passed back. Deco, who inserted in the back row, was unguarded.  He volleyed the ball directly from the top of the arc in the penalty area without stopping!

    The ball drew an absolute straight line in the penalty area and flew straight into the upper right corner of the goal!

    World wave!  A theoretical dead end!

    Deco stood there, clenching his hands and letting out a roar.

    "Yes! Well done, that's how we play!" Pei Wei was also jumping up and down off the court: "To hell with passive defense! Do it well and let those who can only use tight defense and sneak attack to compete with us  The club knows that even a full defense cannot withstand our onslaught! ¡±

    "Don't worry, boss!" Zhu Guosheng, who ran back to his own half, smiled and waved his fist at Pei Wei: "Damn it, boss, finally you promised a bonus. We can't let these guys ruin our bonus.  Here you go!¡±

    "You bastard! If you say that again, I will deduct your salary!" Pei Wei pointed at Zhu Guosheng and cursed with a smile.

    ?******************************************

    Although they fell behind again, Shenzhen Anping did not adopt a more active style of play. The equalizer just now proved that their defensive counterattack tactics were feasible against Yunjia Tianyu, and they also knew that Yunjia Tianyu could not win even in the away game.  They will not settle for just one goal. With nearly half an hour left before the end of the game, they still have plenty of opportunities to counterattack.

    Sure enough, seven minutes later, they once again had an excellent opportunity to equalize.

    It was almost an exact replica of the previous goal. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s attack was blocked. Deco¡¯s corner kick was pushed out by the Shenzhen defender, and then he immediately made a big kick. The ball flew directly over the midfield, and Tang Ende received the ball -

    Zheng Zhi fought and retreated again, and then pushed his opponent closer to the sideline step by step. Tang Ende repeated his old tricks, trying to use the change of center of gravity to confuse Zheng Zhi again, but this time Zheng Zhi was not fooled by his fake moves.  When he turned to break through, he made a clean tackle and stole the ball away.

    "Well done." Benitez stood up and extended his thumb to Zheng Zhi. Zheng Zhi smiled, calmed down, and then looked at the frontcourt attentively.

    Five minutes later, Shen Anping counterattacked again. This time Tang Ende planned to use his speed to forcefully break through Zheng Zhi's defense, but Zheng Zhi turned around very quickly and blocked Tang Ende behind him with a cross body, and then grabbed the opponent.  Kicked the ball back in front of him, Xiao Fei kicked the ball back to the Shenzhen Anping half.

    After two consecutive counterattacks were blocked, the Shenzhen Anping players' determination to defend and counterattack has begun to waver - with less than twenty minutes left in the game, can we really equalize the score through counterattacks?

    At the same time, after seeing Zheng Zhi perform so well these two times, Yunjia Tianyu's offensive players became more confident. They began to attack more unscrupulously, venting all their anger from the consecutive draws during this period.  On the opponent in front of him.

    Tony turned and volleyed in the penalty area but was blocked by Sun Gang. Aylin's follow-up shot was blocked again by the defender on the goal line. The defender ignored the pain of being hit by the ball in his lower abdomen and directly made a big kick. As a result, the ball was blocked as soon as it left the penalty area.  Wanpeng blocked the ball. His first shot was blocked by the defender, but Wanpeng reacted quickly. Before the opponent's defender could react, he took a step forward and faced the bounce.  The ball was directly volleyed sideways!

    The ball bounced off the ground and quickly went into the lower right corner of the goal. Sun Gang couldn't make the save. Three to one, Yunjia Tianyu expanded the lead!

    This goal also completely shattered the fighting spirit of the Shenzhen Anping players. With only about ten minutes left before the end of the game, Shenzhen Anping had no chance to recover.

    Finally, with the referee's whistle, the game ended. Yunjia Tianyu defeated Shenzhen Anping 3-1 in the away game and finally achieved its first victory in the league this season.

    With the three points gained in this game, Yunjia Tianyu relied on the goal difference advantage to overtake Jilin Yanbian, which had six points, and rose to fourth place, rising to the top four for the first time this season.

    When asked by reporters after the game how he felt about playing as a central defender, Zheng Zhi thought for a while and said: "I have to thank my coach and teammates. They gave me enough support when I made a mistake and was equalized by the opponent."  Encouragement, so that I have the confidence to perform at a normal level in the next game In addition, playing as a central defender is for meA very novel location, it feels quite good.  "

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 305 Battle between Young People (Part 1)

    A battle between wealthy families!  ¡·

    Before the start of the fifth round of the home game between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang, most media used this title to describe the game.  In the first three years when Yunjia Tianyu entered League A, the competition for the league championship was fought between these two teams. Other teams, including powerful teams like Shanghai and Beijing, could only compete for third place.  At the end of the league, these two teams can always leave the other teams with a gap of more than ten points. This is already a terrifying gap for the A-League, which only had 22 rounds in the past.

    However, since the start of this year's league, the situation of these two teams has not been so good. Yunjia Tianyu did not win a victory until the last round, with one win and three draws, barely ranking fourth, while Dalian Dongfang was  Even worse, after losing in the first round, they were ranked eighth with only five points. They undoubtedly deserved the title of "a down and out giant".

    "Did you see it? We were only ranked fourth, and after three draws, we were called the 'down and out rich team' It seems that although these media rarely say anything good about us, they regard us as a real rich team. Only rich teams  That¡¯s why I was treated so harshly.¡±

    Shaking a newspaper in his hand, Pei Wei said to Benitez with a smile.

    "We deserve this treatment." Benitez said matter-of-factly, and then he asked Pei Wei curiously: "Don't you hate these media? Why do you still read all football-related news every day?  Watch it again?¡±

    "It's okay to read novels when you have nothing to do" Pei Wei said with a smile: "And although 99% of these messages are farts and things that everyone knows, there are still some valuable ones.  What about the content For example, if you look at this news, the head coach of Dalian Dongfang, Xu Genbao, believes that the away challenge to Yunjia Tianyu will be an important turning point for Dalian Dongfang to reverse the current decline. After winning against this powerful enemy in the away game, Dalian Dongfang will  Starting to show real strength What do you think this message means?"

    "It means Dalian Dongfang will fight us in an upright battle This is good news." Benitez thought for a while: "But do you think it will be true? A veteran like Xu Genbao  Will the coach reveal his tactical intentions before the game starts?

    "It doesn't matter if it's not. After all, there is no longer a striker like Gao Feng who has both technical speed and scoring ability. Although the new Brazilian striker has good impact, he is not fast. Their defensive counterattacks are not good, and in Jin  After Si left, their midfield control has also been reduced a lot, and they are still powerless even in defensive counterattacks.¡±

    "Well, yes, this reminds us, but at our home court, Xu Genbao actually said that he wanted to win us. Isn't it a bit too loud? Although we haven't played well in these few games, after all, we are here  He hasn¡¯t lost yet, he seems a little too arrogant.¡±

    "Who wants him to be such a character coach?" Pei Wei shook his head: "And now he is under a lot of pressure, and the end of get out of class is not too far away. If he cannot inspire the players' fighting spirit, Dalian is now in front of us. The East has no chance of winning."

    "Then let us give him another ride." Benitez said proudly: "Although he is a rare good coach in China, after all, he is old and his thinking has become rigid, and he is no longer suitable for the first team.  Get on with it.¡±

    Pei Wei was silent. Although Benitez's words were a bit cruel, they revealed an indisputable fact in the football circle - if you fall behind, you will be beaten!  When you get old you will be eliminated!

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    "Two to zero! Yunjia Tianyu scored another victory before the end of the first half! Although we admire the courage of Dalian Dongfang, they are the only team that dares to attack Yunjia Tianyu since the beginning of this season, but  We also sadly discovered that if Dalian Dongfang could still compete with Yunjia Tianyu last year, then this year Dalian Dongfang, which has lost two international players and the other main players are one year older, is no longer on the same level as Yunjia Tianyu.  In just forty minutes, their goal was broken twice by Yunjia Tianyu, and looking at the current situation, the score has the potential to expand infinitely"

    The CCTV commentator sighed and said, and amid the cheers of 60,000 Yunjia fans, Qu Le, who had just scored, hugged his teammates tightly. Benitez gave  He had a chance, and he lived up to the coach's trust and scored the team's second goal. At the same time, Aylin's first goal was also a supplementary shot after his shot was saved by Cheng Dong.

    Xu Genbao was sitting on the coaching bench of the visiting team. Although he still had a cold expression on his face, others could not see the deep helplessness in his eyes hidden behind his sunglasses.

    Gao Feng is gone, Zhang Enhua is gone, and Jins also returned after ending his contract.Classic, the front, middle and back lines each lost one main player, and the other main players are also older. Hans is thirty years old.

    Ke is thirty-five years old, Wang Tao is thirty-one, Xu Hong is thirty-four, Han Wenhai, and even the younger Li Min are already twenty-eight. Except for the left back Wu Jun, the twenty-five-year-old who can take on the main task  None of the following players!

    Dalian Dongfang¡¯s embarrassment this season actually had its consequences a few years ago. At that time, Dalian Dongfang was at its peak, with six national team regulars in the team, plus four foreign players who were no less impressive than Yunjia Tianyu.  Where are the opportunities for young players to play, and the emergence of Yunjia Tianyu forces Dalian Dongfang to dare not use young players in order to win. Once the peak period of the main players is over, the old players will not be able to continue to guarantee the best performance in the long term.  In good condition, young players are unable to be used due to lack of experience, which directly leads to the Dalian team, which is full of talents, falling into a situation where no one is available!

    Although the players of Dalian Dongfang performed very well last year, fighting Yunjia Tianyu until the end, and also made a historic breakthrough in winning the Asian Club Cup, but the main players with a relatively high average age were also disappointed.  They were exhausted, and qualifying with Yunjia Tianyu in the East Asia semi-finals at the beginning of this season consumed the last bit of energy from the players. Although such a bad start was surprising, it was also reasonable.

    Xu Genbao looked at the young faces of the substitutes around him and sighed again.

    Dalian Dongfang has never been bad at young players. Needless to say, Sun Chenghai and Wan Peng were poached by Yunjia Tianyu. Among these younger players, which one is not a talented player?  It's a pity that their experience is so lacking

    Thinking of this and looking at the score, Xu Genbao made up his mind. Even if he was under the pressure of losing too many goals, he would still use a large number of young players in the following games. Even if he sacrificed this season, he would accelerate the rejuvenation of Dalian Dongfang.  pace!

    Guo Jingwen, who was sitting in the commentary box at the highest point in the stands, no matter how sad the old coach Xu felt, he still stabbed Xu Genbao's heart with his voice again and again: "Two to zero! We are two goals ahead! Qu Le plays  Scored his second goal in Yunjia Tianyu! Although he has just joined our team, his performance is very good. He is completely different from a player who has only played ten games in the league!  Encountering a crisis? Our youth level is the best in China. Even if our results are not good temporarily, the future is still ours!"

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    Yunjia Tianyu, who was leading by two goals, was in full swing. Under the influence of two foreign coaches and Pei Wei, they didn't know what it meant to give up when things were good. Most of the time, they were used to chasing after each other fiercely and being unreasonable.  people.

    It is for this reason that although Yun Jia Tianyu has been in A-A for more than three years, and Pei Wei is also very popular in the circle, they do not have many close allies, even if they are vaguely the same as Yun Jia Tianyu  Even if the three factional clubs Chongqing, Jilin and Wuhan encounter Yunjia Tianyu on the court, they will still fight to the death.

    In the second half, Xu Genbao replaced three young players in one breath. They were forward Zhou Peng, midfielder Hu Zhaojun and defender Zhang Yaokun. These three players were all young players who were promoted from the second team this year and were only about 17 years old.

    Benitez also replaced two young players, Li Fang and Wenda, who rarely played in the first team. Although the two-goal lead was not safe, the opponent's continuous substitution of three young players has proved that the opponent's basic  They gave up the mentality of playing, and now is the time to train their young players.

    And this seems to be a good opportunity to train the newcomers. There are also many newcomers on the other side, which can just temper their will, especially Wenda. His last name fits his personality so well. He is a player who is too gentle on the court.  They are often the target of bullying.

    For these two young players, Benitez did not replace them casually. Li Fang has good dribbling skills, is not slow, has a strong body, and can take a free kick, but as a minority, he has a bad temper.  Very good. Sometimes he easily conflicts with the opponent. He is a strong player. On the other hand, Wenda is just the opposite. His temper is too gentle. However, the effect of sending him on the field when the ball is in the wind should be quite good.

    Therefore, Benitez¡¯s arrangements for the two players are also different. For Li Fang, Benitez told him to learn to control his temper. Being tough is good, but it cannot be used in conflicts, while for Wenda Benitez  Tes encouraged him to use his body more to fight with the opponent, and as a forward at the front to create opportunities for other teammates.

    The unreasonable and unforgiving Yunjia Tianyu continued to use offense to suppress the opponent in the second half. The excitement and intensity of the game was not affected by the presence of five young players.? weakened, but became more intense because of the appearance of these young people who were eager to express themselves.

 Volume 6 1999 Chapter 305 Battle between young people (Part 2)

    To say that the level of Dalian's youth training is not high, two of these three young players will be the absolute main force of the 2004 Olympic team, although the so-called "Super Platinum" in that year has completely become a laughing stock in later generations.  , but in any case, those players who were not polluted by the harsh environment of Chinese football at that time were indeed outstanding figures. For example, Hu Zhaojun's dispatching in the midfielder position and Zhang Yaokun's comprehensive defensive skills were all outstanding among Chinese players.  not bad.

    Dalian Dongfang and Yunjia Tianyu, the struggle between the old enemies continued to the younger generation of players. They used their youthful vitality and fearlessness to make the entire second half more exciting.

    The commentator of CCTV watched with excitement. He had to admit that any game between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang would be interesting to watch, regardless of the players on both sides: "The second half of the game was even more exciting and intense.  It did not fade because Dalian Dongfang fell behind by two goals and the two head coaches replaced a large number of young players The players of the 92nd National Olympic Team, who had dominated the league for a long time, have begun to gradually withdraw from the A-A stage and were replaced by  A group of younger players, players who have grown up in a professional league environment We have to admire the Football Association's foresight. If they hadn't forced each club to have more than five fully equipped echelons (initially three  (increased to five teams since 1998), and if a reserve league begins, how can we see so many rookies emerge in China's top leagues? Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Shandong, Jilin and other teams already have teams?  Young players around the age of 20 are playing the leading role, and teams like Liaoning are all young players around the age of 20, not to mention Yunjia, who is doing better with younger players. After Nie Fei left, he came out.  Zheng Zhi was gone, Hao Dong was gone, Wan Peng and Wen Da were gone, and younger Chen Xiaolong and Hu Junli came out. Although their performance has fluctuated due to a large number of blood exchanges, in the long run,  It¡¯s obviously worth it!¡±

    He was beaming when he saw it, and the Yunjia fans in the stands cheered. But from now on, the young players of Yunjia Tianyu still have one advantage over their opponents, no matter what.  Even if their potential and quality are at the same level, under Benitez's habitual rotation, although they don't have much game experience, they still have some ground. They are younger than Dalian Dongfang who has almost no professional team experience.  Players have to adapt to the game much more. In this case, Yunjia Tianyu still occupies the absolute advantage on the court, and both young players performed well.  Li Fang continued to tear apart the opponent's defense by changing positions with Aylin, and Wenda also continued to use his skills to harass the opponent's defender. Although they did not score a goal, no one can ignore their performance on the court.  .

    In the 73rd minute, Aylin broke through from the right and was tripped by Wu Jun.  Yunjia Tianyu won an indirect free kick from the right side of the penalty area.

    This free kick is relatively far away from the goal, and it is unlikely to hit the goal directly. However, if it is passed into the penalty area for teammates to compete for the top, the position of this free kick is much better than that of a corner kick.

    "Let Li Fang take the penalty!" I saw Deco picking up the ball.  Benitez shouted something in Spanish on the court. Deco nodded, reached out and called Li Fang, and said to him in blunt Chinese: "You, take the penalty!"

    I don¡¯t have any objections to Benitez¡¯s temporary arrangement of Deco. Although he is now the team¡¯s number one penalty taker for set pieces, that is limited to free kicks that can directly hit the goal. He does not take free kicks from this position.  not good at.

    Li Fang pointed to his nose.  Then he turned to look down the field and saw Benitez and Pei Wei nodding to him at the same time, then excitedly reached out to take the ball and put it on the lawn.

    Players on both sides of the penalty area were desperately fighting for position. Although they were two goals behind, the Dalian Dongfang players were not willing to watch their opponents expand the score to the third goal.

    How long has it been since Dalian Dongfang didn¡¯t lose three goals to its opponent?  The young players can no longer remember it, but the old players still remember that except for the 0-3 away defeat to Shanghai in the 1995 season, Dalian Dongfang has never been beaten by an opponent with such a score until now!

    This is the only record that Dalian Dongfang can still maintain.  For the last bit of dignity of the king.  They can't let their opponents easily win three goals from them!

    Two defenders, Zhu Guosheng and Lucio, also rushed forward to assist, leaving only midfielder Yu Xiaowei and two full-backs in the backcourt.  Players from both sides were desperately fighting for position in Dalian Dongfang's penalty area, and the referee had to blow the whistle to ask them to restrain themselves.

    In front of the referee, the players from both sides were nodding obediently, but as soon as the referee turned around, he immediately grabbed his clothes and hugged his waist. He continued to do what he was supposed to do, constantly trying to occupy a more advantageous position for himself.

    During the fight for position, Wen Da was secretly elbowed by the opponent's Zhang Yaokun, and immediatelyHolding his stomach with a look of pain on his face, this is not the first time the two of them have done this after they came on stage. Wen Da, who has a gentle temper, can hide and hide whenever he can, and the most he can do is glare at the other person, but this time it is a little different, he is so brave.  The fierce Zhu Guosheng was right next to them. When he discovered what was happening, he immediately threw away another Dalian defender who was entangled with him. He rushed up and pushed Zhang Yaokun away, roaring fiercely: "What are you doing? If you can't kick me, just kick him."  Want to hit someone? Boy, be honest!"

    The young Zhang Yaokun looked at him without fear, and of course he didn't dare to make a move - Zhu Guosheng is now considered a veteran in the A-level, and is the main player of the Olympic team, and has partnered with Materazzi for the longest time.  He has learned some of Materazzi's tricks to perfection, and he usually likes to tease the other players on the court. Taking cards is commonplace, and few people dare to challenge him on the court.  The players from both sides nearby rushed up in a hurry, pulling and pulling to get the two sides apart. Of course, it was inevitable to do some dirty tricks to each other.

    The referee ran over again and separated the players from both sides who were huddled together. At the same time, he warned the players on both sides - if there is another conflict, I will play the card!

    Zhu Guosheng, who was submissive in front of the referee, walked back indifferently and hugged Wen Da's neck: "Boy, did you see it? There is nothing to be afraid of, use your body to carry him! You are so tall,  Why are you acting like a bitch? Bump him, push him away, do you understand? Don't be afraid, even if we fight, this is our home court!  !¡±

    Wen Da blushed, then nodded vigorously.

    Li Fang did not get involved in the dispute in the penalty area. It wasn't that he didn't want to go. With his straight temper of a minority, how could he not join in the fun? It was just that when he was about to go up, Pei Wei was present.  Xia shouted his name to stop him from joining in the chaos.

    After the players on both sides were separated, the referee blew the whistle for the penalty kick. The players from both sides who had just separated immediately became entangled again, and the referee was too lazy to care. This situation is simply commonplace on the football field, as long as it is not  In fights, there is not much movement, and the referee often turns a blind eye.

    Wen Da, who was running, felt his clothes tighten. He didn't need to look back to know that Zhang Yaokun had caught him again. Wen Da was about to escape when he suddenly remembered Zhu Guosheng's words just now and immediately stopped. His whole body followed the trend.  He leaned towards the other party.

    Although Zhang Yaokun is strong, he is only 1.83 meters tall, six centimeters shorter than Wen Da, and much lighter. Once Wen Da gets violent, he may not be able to withstand a real fight with him.

    "Honest people are usually easy to bully, but if they really get cruel, everyone will be scared. This is a truth.

    Li Fang took two steps back, and then took a deep breath. Free kicks were his specialty. His usual hard training when running towards the ball allowed him to instinctively straighten his waist when running close to the ball without any control.  Straight up, raise your right foot and kick the lower part of the ball hard.

    The ball that was suddenly stressed flew into the sky with a piece of grass clippings, and flew straight to the penalty area in an obvious arc. Li Fang's eyes were fixed on the ball flying in the air, never leaving it for a moment.

    The ball spinning at high speed in the air drew a beautiful rainbow over the penalty area, and began to fall rapidly when it reached the highest point!

    Wen Da in the penalty area had completely suppressed Zhang Yaokun with his strength. At this time, Zhu Guosheng's shout came to his ears: "Wen Da! Well done, just do this, jump up, use your hands to hold the opponent and use your strength.  !¡±

    Wen Da jumped up after listening to his instructions. He was nearly a head higher than Zhang Yaokun. He put his hand on the opponent's shoulder hard, and then raised his head just in time to see the ball flying towards his head!

    Wenda shook his head and hit the goal!

    The ball flew diagonally toward the upper left corner of the goal. Cheng Dong couldn't save it, and the ball hit the net!

    Three to zero!  Yunjia Tianyu has taken an absolute lead!

    After scoring the goal, Wenda's mind went blank. He hadn't realized what it meant. At this time, Zhu Guosheng's loud laughter woke him up: "Boy! Well done, you scored a goal, you know? It seems like  It¡¯s your first official goal!¡±

    Wen Da bit his lip and hugged Zhu Guosheng tightly.

    Li Fang, who took the free kick, raised his hands as early as the moment Wenda shook his head to attack the goal. As he raised his hands, a huge cheer sounded above the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium!

    "Li Fang's free kick, Wen Da's header! The two new players completed the final blow! Seventeen-year-old Li Fang and eighteen-year-old Wen Da, they represent Yunjia Tianyu's  The future! Even in the competition among young people, we, Yunjia Tianyu, won the final victory!"

    ??Guo Jing?The hoarse roar was carried far away by the loudspeaker.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 306 Return to Tehran (Part 1)

    In the contest between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang, the two overlords in 2018, there was such a surprising score. It is really amazing!  "

    "Although after the start of this year's league, these two teams always led the way from the beginning in previous years, and finally forced other teams to compete for third place, the situation was not very good, but no one expected that Yunjia Tianyu would be so good.  He quickly returned to form, but Dalian Dongfang's state continues to decline Yunjia Tianyu, who has the youngest main lineup in the National League A (of course the youngest in the past few years, and the youngest now is Liaoning Tianyun), even if he is not  Dalian Dongfang, which was dominated by veteran players, could recover quickly despite an unsatisfactory start. In previous years, Dalian Dongfang could rely on experience to deal with Yunjia Tianyu, but this year it was no match for Yunjia, and Yunjia almost collapsed in the game.  Tianyu has emerged with young players like Li Fang and Wen Da. It was these two young players who were no more than 18 years old who teamed up to score the third goal. Those teams that thought Yunjia Tianyu was going to decline this year may be afraid  Already starting to tremble, the Yunjia Tianyu team that swept through the A-A teams is back. After this victory, Yunjia Tianyu's points have tied with Liaoning Tianyun, which lost this round, and Shanghai Shenhua, which tied.  "

    After the match between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang ended, all media reported the details of the match as soon as possible. As the first league champion since the beginning of the professional league, Dalian Dongfang had already lost three goals in one game.  It has been a long time coming. The last time they lost three goals in the league for the first time was back in June 1995. They lost to Shang.=3 in an away game, three years and ten months apart.

    It is obvious that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s condition is gradually recovering, and they also proved this in the sixth round of the game.

    "Three consecutive wins! After three consecutive draws at the beginning, Yunjia Tianyu quickly entered the state and surprisingly achieved three consecutive victories! In this round, they defeated Guangzhou Xinri 2-0 in the away game. With Shuzhong Tianfu playing at home  Losing to Shandong Hualong one to two, Liaoning and Shanghai once again drew with their opponents. Yunjia Tianyu jumped to the top of the standings with 12 points. Shandong Hualong, which had won two consecutive games, had already caught up and tied with 11 points!  Sichuan, relying on the advantage of goal difference, climbed to the second place, but the best team after entering April is undoubtedly Yunjia Tianyu. They have won three games in three games, scored eight goals and conceded only one goal.  , it is obvious that their state has gradually begun to reach its peak, which is undoubtedly good news for Yunjia Tianyu, who is about to compete in the Asian Club Cup finals, while the other team, Dalian Dongfang, who is also about to compete in the Asian Club Cup, is in a sluggish state.  Two draws and one loss in three games, still in tenth place.¡±

    Compared with Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strong points grab, other teams seemed to lack stamina. Sichuan Tianfu and Liaoning Tianyun only achieved one draw and one loss in these two rounds of competition, and their points advantage was reduced to  In vain, Shanghai Shenhua had two consecutive draws, but Shandong Hualong caught up without saying a word. They won two tough battles in a row. To win Jilin Yanbian and Sichuan Tianfu in the away game requires players to be very good.  Otherwise, it would be difficult to escape from those two famous Devil's home stadiums.  After getting through the initial stumbles, Shandong Hualong, which has gathered famous players and is commanded by famous coaches, seems to have successfully adjusted and started to make strides forward.

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    The finals of the Asian Club Cup are held in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The competition format is a single elimination system. The two qualifying teams from East Asia compete with the two qualifying teams from West Asia. The teams representing East Asia are of course from  China's Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang, while the teams from West Asia are the home team Iranian champions Estegra and the UAE champions Al Ain.

    The semi-final matches have come out. Dalian Dongfang is not very lucky. They faced the Iranian champions Estegra in the semi-finals, while Yunjia Tianyu faced the UAE champions Al Ain.

    Last year's finals were held in Hong Kong in East Asia. With the advantage of the home court, Dongfeng overwhelmed the west wind. Two teams from East Asia, Dalian Dongfang and South Korea's Pohang Steelers, both reached the finals. In the end, they were in a topsy-turvy state.  Dalian Dongfang, who was in peak condition, relied on Gao Feng's golden goal in overtime to take away the Asian Club Cup. This time the final venue was in Tehran, West Asia, Iran. Naturally, the West Asian team also hopes to win the Asian Club Cup with the benefit of home court.  Asian Club Cup.

    This time, the West Asian teams can be said to have held their breath. On the stage that represents the highest honor of Asian clubs, they have not been able to get involved in the Asian Club Cup for six full years since Iran's Pars team won the Asian Club Cup in 1992.  In the six years from 1993 to 1998, except for the suspension in 1996, the other five championships were all taken away by teams from East Asia and Southeast Asia, including Thailand's Farmers Bank team.

    The 42nd term, South Korea¡¯s Ilhwa Tian? and Pohang Steelers also won the championship in 1998. Dalian Dongfang of China won the championship in 1998. If they can't win it this time with the help of home court, then West Asian football will be overtaken by East Asian football.  Suppressed, this is naturally what the AFC, which is controlled by the West Asians, does not want to see.

    So this time the two Chinese clubs have to face not only opponents on the field, but also off the field, they have to be careful and cautious.

    Fortunately, there are still people who can speak in AFC China. In addition to being the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, Xu also serves as the executive vice president of the AFC. For this Asian Club Cup, Xu also put down his hands.  Work, fly to Tehran in advance to create a fair competition environment between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang.

    The semi-finals will be held on April 28th, and the third and fourth place finals and finals will be held on April 30th. The schedule is extremely tight, and there will be one game each between Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang on April 25th.  The league is about to continue, so the Chinese Football Association has specially adjusted the schedule. In the seventh round, Yunjia Tianyu's home game against Tianjin Fanxing, and Dalian Dongfang's away game against Sichuan Tianfu will be advanced to April 21, while in the eighth round, Yunjia Tianyu's away game  The away game against Wuhan Yazhi and Dalian Dongfang against Shandong Hualong was postponed to May 5. Fortunately, these two teams were among the top eight teams in the FA Cup last season and did not need to play in the first round of the FA Cup.  , otherwise it would be difficult to arrange this schedule.

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    "We have three games to play in the next ten days, two of which are very importantShould we let the main players take a break and prepare for the Asian Club Cup?" Pei Wei found Benitez and suggested to him, ten days  The three games are on the 21st, 28th and 30th respectively. They don¡¯t seem to be close. Yunjia Tianyu still has seven days to adjust before the start of the Asian Club Cup finals, but considering  In addition to flying to Tehran, which is thousands of kilometers away, and adjusting to the time difference and getting familiar with the venue, Yunjia Tianyu has a lot to do in these ten days.

    "What do you think?" Benitez did not answer Pei Wei's question, but asked: "Now we have no advantage in the league, and the strength of the league teams this year is generally very average, and we have the ability to win the championship.  There are several teams, every point is important, every game is crucial I mean, if you risk losing the league title for the Asian Club Cup, which one do you choose?"

    Hearing Benitez¡¯s question, Pei Wei smiled bitterly.

    He understands what Benitez means. If he goes all out to compete for the Asian Champions League, let alone whether he can win it, after the main players have tried their best in Tehran, I am afraid it will take some time to recover. If they play well during this period,  If it's not good, it will definitely have a very serious impact on the subsequent league championship competition.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponents in the seventh and tenth rounds were Tianjin Fanxing, Wuhan Yazhi, Shanghai Shenhua and Qingdao Haixing. It seems that except for Shanghai Shenhua, none of them are very strong, but this is a good opportunity for Yunjia Tianyu to grab points.  , if something goes wrong, then Yunjia Tianyu will have to face strong teams such as Shandong, Liaoning, and Chongqing. If they are not careful, they may be separated by a long distance from their opponents in the first half.

    The league championship or the Asian Club Cup is a very difficult choice.

    "I choose the Asian Club Cup!" Pei Wei thought for a long time and said with difficulty that this is actually a very correct choice. After all, the Asian Club Cup is imminent and the competition for the league has just begun. Even if you lose a few points at the beginning, you will still have a chance.  Possibility of recovery.

    "Okay, I understand." Benitez nodded. He also knew that this was the only option, but after all, he had to get the boss's approval.

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    In the two games of the seventh round that were held in advance, the two Chinese clubs that were about to compete in the Asian Club Cup finals all rested their main players. Dalian Oriental was a bit desperate. They sent seven young substitutes and four of them played.  The main players were Wang Tao, Hans, Xu Hong and goalkeeper Cheng Dong, who were rested in the previous round of the league. As a result, they lost to Shuzhong Tianfu 0-2 away from home.

    Yunjia Tianyu did a more thorough job. The goalkeeper is the second goalkeeper Chen Wei, the four defenders are Chen Xiaolong, Tang Yong, Zhou Nan and Hu Junli, the midfielders Zhang Yiming, Ai Lin, Li Fang and Zheng Zhi, and the forwards Wan Peng and Wen  Da, all foreign players were rested. Yunjia Tianyu from the All-China Class was tied with Tianjin Fanxing 2-0 at home, and was surpassed by Sichuan Tianfu in points, slipping to second place.

    After playing this game, the entire Yunjia Tianyu team immediately boarded the train bound for Wuhan, where they would transfer and fly directly to Tehran.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 306 Return to Tehran (Part 2)

    "I don't know if it's worth it." On the flight to Tehran, the players all fell asleep on the plane in order not to be too bothered by the jet lag. Pei Wei did not sleep. He took a copy of the day's  I was reading the newspaper that came out, and said with a wry smile when I saw the A-League standings.

    On the day Yunjia Tianyu boarded the plane, the seventh round of League A had ended. Pei Wei originally wanted the team to go to Tehran early to get used to the venue, but was stopped by Yourcenar, a physical training expert.  This is what the nutritionist told Pei Wei: "It doesn't take a few days to adapt to the jet lag. If you go now, the players will be most tired on the 30th, the day of the final. It's better to go later."  , start the game after a day or two of rest, and when the game is over when the human body is most tired, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±

    Pei Wei accepted Yourcenar¡¯s advice and simply stayed in Wuhan for three days, using Wuhan¡¯s elegant training venue to allow the players to recover for three days. He did not fly to Tehran until today, April 25th.

    In other games of the seventh round, Shandong Hualong defeated the Liaoning team 2-1 at home, surpassing Sichuan Tianfu with a goal difference and leaping into first place, while Yunjia Tianyu fell to third place.  Shenzhen Anping, which is at the bottom of the standings without a win, also won this round. They surprisingly defeated the "Jilin Tigers" Jilin Yanbian by three goals in an away game. So far, there is no other team among the 14 teams in the A-A.  Haven't won this season.

    Benitez knew what Pei Wei was referring to. He crossed his arms, closed his eyes to rest, and said expressionlessly: "Whether it's worth it or not, now that the result has come out, regretting it will only add unnecessary trouble."

    "My coach Benitez, are you too boring?" Pei Wei curled his lips in a bored manner: "Isn't it okay for me to complain? I'm the boss. Can you give me some face?"

    After hearing what Pei Wei said, Benitez suddenly opened his eyes and looked straight at Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei was startled by him, subconsciously touched his face, and asked in confusion: "What's wrong? Is nothing wrong?"

    A smile appeared on Benitez's lips: "Boss, I'm sorry I don't have the habit of being interested in men."

    "Plop!" A chuckle came from the side. Pei Wei turned his head and looked angrily, just in time to see Zhu Guosheng covering himself with a blanket.  Even his head was covered, and his face couldn't be seen, but the whole blanket was shaking constantly. Just by looking at it, you could tell how hard it was for Zhu Guosheng to hold back his laughter.

    "Damn it, stop laughing!" Pei Wei stood up with a smile and lifted the blanket off Zhu Guosheng's head. He now liked this guy who was a little rude and seemed to have no brains more and more.  This guy's mind is indeed a bit simple, but that is off the court. On the court, he is better than the average player. Otherwise, he would not be able to learn almost what Materazzi did, and there is a tendency to carry it forward.

    "Why don't you sleep well when I ask you to sleep?" Pei Wei acted like a boss.  Zhu Guosheng held back his laughter and said, "Tell the boss, I can't sleep!"

    "You have to sleep even if you can't sleep, otherwise you will be alone and have no energy when you get to the place." Pei Wei continued to say with a straight face.

    "No way." Zhu Guosheng raised his thick eyebrows and said: "Boss, you don't know me yet? When have I ever been afraid of jet lag? When we played in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, I didn't sleep on the plane either. I still performed well.  ¡±

    "Excellent performance? Not necessarily, right? In the semi-final against Pohang Steelers, it seemed like you didn't mark people tightly in the penalty area and the opponent scored the second goal, right? I'm sorry to say it!"

    "Boss, you have such a good memory!" Zhu Guosheng shouted: "You still remember things two years ago so clearly. You are indeed a boss. Even your memory is far beyond ordinary people!"

    "Okay, stop flattering me and go to sleep. Even if you don't want to sleep, force yourself to take a rest. Stop talking nonsense."

    "HahaTehran"

    After walking out of the Tehran Airport lobby, I looked at the bustling streets.  Pei Wei laughed: "Compared with more than a year ago, there seems to be no change"

    Benitez shrugged his shoulders. More than a year ago, he was the head coach of the national team, and Pei Wei set foot on this land as the translator of the national team. More than a year later, his identity became  He is the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu Club, and Pei Wei is the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club.  The only thing that hasn't changed is one thing.  The team they lead is absolutely unpopular in this land.

    "More than a year ago, Coach Benitez and I came to Tehran. At that time, we were leading the Chinese national team There were Hao Dong, Nie Fei, and Sun Chenghai in that team. Now they have left Yunjia  Tianyu, but we, Yunjia Tianyu, still have you.¡±

    After settling in the hotel where he was staying, Pei Wei called everyone? member, held a meeting in his room.

    "Before that game, the Iranian fans were very arrogant and pointed four fingers at us, meaning that they still had to beat us by four goals in this game. At that time, the Iranian national team was at its peak and topped Group A of the top ten.  The top players took another half-month of rest to recharge their batteries. As for us, we had just finished a bloody battle with Kuwait in an away game. Four of the main players accumulated yellow cards and were suspended. At that time, everyone thought that we were destined to lose.  , it was just a matter of losing a few balls But what about after the game? We took away a crucial point, paving the way for us to directly enter the World Cup! Today, we are also on the territory of the West Asians!  , they are recuperating and waiting to win the Asian Club Cup. We have just arrived and the game will be in two days. We cannot play at our best Tell me what we should do!"

    ¡°Win the Asian Club Cup!¡±

    Thunderous roars rang out from the mouths of the players. Although the Chinese team failed to win the top ten away game against Iran, it was undoubtedly a classic game in the history of Chinese football. Nie Fei's emergence  , the remnant Chinese team relied on Nie Feidi's personal performance to take a point from Tehran at the last moment, laying a solid foundation for entering the World Cup finals, and Nie Fei, who was not too famous before, laid the foundation for his success in one fell swoop.  The national team's mainland status has been until now in Europe.  Became the first player to play the main role in Serie A.

    And the only player who participated in that game is Xie Feng. Such a heart-stirring game made people yearn for it from the mouth of Pei Wei, one of the parties involved.

    "We have won many championships, including Serie B, A-B, A-A, FA Cup, League Cup, Asian Cup Winners' Cup In the club's honor room, the only thing missing is the Asian Club Cup.  Championship, if we win this championship, our club will become a member of the Grand Slam club, and this history will be created from our hands!¡±

    Pei Wei looked at the players with bright eyes: "Now there are only two obstacles left in front of us. That is the semi-final opponent and the final opponent. And I have asked that I hope to use the Asian Club Cup as my goal."  My wedding gift! Can you help me fulfill this wish?¡±

    "Yes!" The players continued to roar together, and the fatigue caused by the long journey seemed to be gone.

    "Now I announce that if we can win the Asian Club Cup, the club will reward everyone" Pei Wei certainly knows that just shouting slogans cannot solve the problem, especially at a time when competing for such an important championship, just  The slogan is absolutely impossible for the players to maximize their abilities: "Five million yuan in bonus! This bonus is divided equally among all players. Bonuses for staff and coaches will be distributed separately by the club. Do you understand?"

    "Wow!" No one answered clearly this time. All the players were stunned by the bonus that Pei Wei won.

    This is not the first time Pei Wei has offered such a high bonus. When Yunjia Tianyu won the League Cup double last year, Pei Wei also offered a bonus of 5 million, but those were two championships after all.  But this time, as long as you can win two games, you can get so much, except for the coach.

    Some people with good math scores have already started to calculate in their minds. All the players add up to only twenty-four (there was an error in the previous chapters. Yunjia Tianyu should have twenty-three players in the first team this season, plus these  Adriano (24 people were brought in this time), each person can get an average of 200,000 yuan. Darling, you can get this much bonus by winning two games!

    But the players soon learned that this bonus was not so easy to get.

    The West Asians are determined to keep the Asian Club Cup in West Asia this time, but the professional development of leagues in West Asian countries generally starts later than that of East Asian teams, and because their countries generally do not have a large population.  The league is conducted more for self-entertainment. The strength of the club is not as high as it was after entering the 21st century after spending money to bring in world-class players and playing against teams from China, Japan and South Korea.  Less victory means more defeat, and people in West Asia also know this.

    Moreover, they know the strength of Yunjia Tianyu. Their performance in the East Asian semi-finals is enough to prove that Yunjia Tianyu is now definitely a super strong team in Asia. Although Dalian Dongfang has passed its peak period, they are still like this  Having more experience in the competition is also a tough nut to crack.

    Since there is no advantage in strength.  Then it is indispensable to maximize the home court advantage.  During these two nights in Tehran, there was a group of people of unknown origin who were making noise all night near the hotel where Yunjia Tianyu was staying.  Pei Wei had no other solution but to order the players to plug their ears with cotton while sleeping.

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 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 307 The Last Step

    Before setting off to the stadium, Pei Wei looked at the gathered players in the hotel lobby and asked.

    "It's okay. Although I haven't slept very well in the past two days, I've had a pretty good rest at least." Captain Aylin replied on behalf of the players, but he looked a little listless, and the other team members also had some expressions on their faces.  His tired look told him that this was not true.

    "We have worked hard these days." Pei Wei sighed: "However, after the negotiation between our club and the Chinese Football Association, the guys finally stopped arguing in the middle of the night yesterday. I think everyone should have a good rest Today  Our opponent is the Al Ain team in the United Arab Emirates. This is the penultimate stone on our road to the championship. I think you all should understand what we should do, right?¡±

    "Understood!" The players cheered up. Pei Wei's words have been lingering in their ears these days. If they win this championship, they will add the last blank to the club's honor room and become an honorary Grand Slam.  The club - although this is not a great honor, but it only took less than six years for the team to become a Grand Slam, which is enough to set a world record.

    "Now that I understand, I won't say anything more In short, we will overcome all obstacles in front of us and reach the top of Asia! This is the highest honor an Asian club can achieve so far. Do you know what the goal of our club is?  ? To become Asia¡¯s top giants! If we fail to win the Asian Club Cup, which represents the highest honor for Asian clubs, then why should we become Asia¡¯s top giants? ¡±

    Pei Wei waved his hand fiercely and pointed at the door of the hotel: "Let us set off now and use our performance to prove that we are worthy of becoming Asia's top giants!"

    The match between Yunjia Tianyu and Al Ain was not held at the Azadi Stadium, known as the "Hell Stadium", the home ground of the Iranian national team, but at the Farahbad Sports Center in southern Tehran, which is the second-largest stadium in Iran.  A large stadium. Since the Azadi Stadium will host another semi-final between Iran Estegra and China's Dalian Oriental Team soon, Yunjia Tianyu's game was arranged to be played in this stadium.

    "Well, it feels pretty good to play on this field."

    The Farahbad Sports Center, which can accommodate 30,000 fans, was built earlier than the Azadi Stadium, so it now looks a bit shabby. However, the atmosphere is obviously not as warm as the Azadi Stadium, although the seats are better than the Azadi Stadium.  There are 70,000 fewer fans, but now that the game is about to start, there are still only more than 10,000 fans present. Most of them are Emirati fans who came from the United Arab Emirates, and a small number are Chinese fans working in Tehran and local fans in Tehran.  There were very few, and the stands that were nearly half empty seemed a bit empty.

    After hearing what Pei Wei said, Benitez smiled lightly.

    Although this situation seems a bit deserted, it is quite beneficial for Yunjia Tianyu who is playing away from home. Although the UAE fans have an advantage in terms of number, the gap in the number of Chinese fans is not too big, and the UAE fans  Although Iran and Iran are both Arab countries in West Asia, the relationship between the two countries has never been very good, so Iranian fans do not seem to care much about this game, so Yunjia Tianyu can play the game under relatively relaxed conditions.

    "Maybe the Iranian fans are holding back their energy to cheer for their Estegola team. Otherwise, how could there be only a few Iranian fans watching this game. I think Dalian Dongfang is in trouble."

    Ding Yu next to him smiled and said that before the start of this year's league, Ding Yu was transferred from the position of reserve team coach by Pei Wei to learn from Benitez. After all, he already has on-the-spot command.  Great progress, it¡¯s time to learn something.

    This is Pei Wei's preparation for Benitez's departure. In fact, he is not very satisfied with Ding Yu. He always feels that there is something missing in Ding Yu - maybe he will become a good coach, but  It¡¯s impossible to be a top-notch coach.

    Like players, first-class coaches also need talent. Obviously, Ding Yu lacks this talent and turns decay into miraculous talent.

    "I believe Dalian Dongfang will hold on." Benitez said lightly. After fighting against Dalian Dongfang for two years, Benitez also had deep respect for this tenacious opponent: "Although their old  The players' condition has declined relatively quickly, but Xu Genbao has consciously allowed them to conserve their energy in recent rounds. I think he has already put his money on the Asian Club Cup. If the Iranians underestimate this aging team, then  They must have suffered a lot."

    Pei Wei nodded in agreement. Maybe Dalian Dongfang¡¯s current strength is only half of what it was at its peak, but it¡¯s not easy to fall down because of its strong strength, and they have rich experience in the Asian competition.It is a valuable asset. In this regard, even Yunjia Tianyu is not as good as them.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? "Pei Wei said from the side, and then sat down first.

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    Yunjia Tianyu's formation in this game is 442. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders from right to left are Xie Feng, Lucio, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang. In the midfield, Ludco and Gattuso partner.  The left midfielder captain Ayling, the right midfielder Ljungberg, and the two forwards are Tony and Adriano. Tony is at the front as the beacon of the frontcourt attack, and Adriano has sufficient free space to occasionally  Retracement assumes the responsibility of the attacking midfielder and fills the gap in this formation that does not have a standard attacking midfielder.

    This lineup is what Yunjia Tianyu often uses now. The 442 midfielder has parallel positions. In Pei Wei's previous life, the British coach of the 1999 Olympic team, the British Horton, has been criticized for clinging to this.  , But in fact, the formation is not wrong. The key is the players. Horton has no wing midfielder who can hit the midfield, and no central midfielder who can control the midfield. This is the reason for his failure, and Yunjia Tianyu has been very successful in these few days.  There are sufficient manpower at each position.

    Not to mention Ljungberg, as the absolute main right midfielder of the Arsenal team in later generations, he was originally famous for his wide range of running, sharp wing breakthroughs, precise long-range shots and unexpected inside cuts.  Although Ayling is far from comparable to Ljungberg, as a forward, he also has good skills in running, breakthrough and scoring ability. With these two players, Yunjia Tianyu's two sides are definitely  There are no worries, and in the key central midfielder position, Deco is good at offense and defense, and is proficient in defense, steals, offense, forward penetration, long shots, and organization. Although Gattuso is slightly inferior in offensive ability, his defensive ability is  There is absolutely no doubt that with these two people guarding the center, Yunjia Tianyu's defense in the center does not need to worry.

    No matter what, as long as Yunjia Tianyu, who plays with the strongest lineup, can display his normal strength, there will not be much problem in gaining a foothold in the five major European leagues. Although in the league due to restrictions on foreign aid and training of young players, there will be no big problem.  Yunjia Tianyu can't always send all the main players to play, but such a team appears in the Asian competition where there is no foreign player quota limit Pei Wei is a little embarrassed now, always as if he is bullying other Asian teams.

    Their opponent, the league champion Al Ain team from the United Arab Emirates, was not the one that was created with money later. The team was almost entirely composed of players who had previously played in the five major European leagues.  The Al Ain team is basically composed of players from the UAE. Although the Al Ain team, as the hegemon of the UAE League, has almost all the members of the UAE national team, it is obvious that they still cannot compete with the strong Yunjia Tianyu.  .

    Adriano, who had been holding back for more than two months, was like a tiger descending the mountain as soon as he came on the field, which directly disturbed the Al Ain team's defense. It's no wonder that Adriano originally had the second league to play in last year, but this year for  In preparation for the Asian Club Cup, Pei Wei sought Adriano's consent and placed him in the reserve team and the list of players participating in the Asian Club Cup. Adriano, who was unable to play in the league within the past two months, only  Being able to find his form in the reserve team games has been really difficult for him who is extremely eager to compete in the past two months.

    How does it feel for a college student to be forced to attend junior high school for one year?  That's probably how Adriano feels now.

    In the 18th minute of the first half, Adriano received a cross pass from Ayling and forced the ball to break through the defense of two Al Ain defenders. He volleyed with his left foot from the top of the penalty area. The ball was like a cannonball.  The same thing flew into the upper right corner of the goal, and the Al Ain team goalkeeper failed to make a save - one to zero!

    Ten minutes later, Adriano made a comeback. His breakthrough with the ball attracted the attention of three opponents' defenders. After using his body to hold the opponent's players, Adriano cleverly distributed the ball to the left, and Ayling received the ball.  Then he smoothly cut into the penalty area and skillfully shot a ground ball before the opponent's defender came up to defend. The ball flew under the opponent's goalkeeper's arm, hit the far post and bounced into the goal - two to zero!

    Conceding two goals so quickly made the players of the Al Ain team a little confused, but the bigger blow was yet to come. Before the end of the first half, Xie Feng dribbled the ball forward to assist, and then skillfully passed the ball.  The long pass reached the edge of the penalty area, and Deco, who came in behind, did not stop the ball and directly volleyed across the ball - three to zero!

    "We won!"

    Before the first half was over, Pei Wei shouted a declaration of victory. The opponent's morale had dropped to the bottom due to this series of blows. Even if they were determined to get the score back in the second half, they could not recover!  Yunjia Tianyu is only one step away from the top of Asia.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 308 The End of Glory

    Chapter 308: The End of Glory

    In the second half, the Al Ain team launched a crazy counterattack, but due to Yunjia Tianyu's proper recovery, they basically found no opportunities. After more than 20 minutes in the second half, the Al Ain team's offense began to slow down. Bennett  Si also began to make appropriate substitutions, replacing three players, Tony, Deco and Xie Feng, to rest. The final score was fixed at 3-0. Yunjia Tianyu used a relatively labor-saving method to reach the final.

    ¡°The next step is to see who our opponent is.¡± Pei Wei said to Benitez after boarding the bus back to the hotel.

    "No matter who it is, at least we have four hours more rest time than our opponents." Benitez said expressionlessly.

    In fact, both he and Pei Wei knew that Dalian Dongfang entered the final. Fortunately, if it was the Iranian Estegra team that entered the final, then the extra rest time Yunjia Tianyu had would not be an advantage at all - the opponent  You can rest comfortably for more than a day without any interruption, but what about Yunjia Tianyu?  Just look at the situation in the past two days.

    "Then let's cheer for Dalian Dongfang." Pei Wei smiled, turned to the players in the car and shouted: "When we get back, we won't disband for the time being. We will all go to the head coach's room to watch the game.  Cheer for Dalian Dongfang! ¡±

    "Okay!" the players replied in unison. No matter how deep the conflict with Dalian Dongfang is at home, here, Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang are very much the same enemy.

    Xu Genbao has indeed started preparing for the Asian Club Cup after losing to Yunjia Tianyu. In the next two rounds of the league, the old main players did not have much playing time. They were all saving up their strength and at the same time allowing the young players to play.  The players get more training opportunities, but of course this approach also comes at a price - now Dalian Oriental has only six points in the seven rounds of the League, tied with the other three teams for second to last, and has slipped into the relegation zone.  Dalian Dongfang's senior management has had enough. The Asian Club Cup is Xu Genbao's last chance.

    Among Chinese coaches, Xu Genbao is definitely a very charismatic coach - although his simple and rough style has been criticized by many people, and his "two locks on the front door and two locks on the back" management style has also attracted many who once had the same father-son relationship with him.  Many players eventually fell out with him, but he still has a charm that can make players effective. At the same time, he has something that Chinese coaches rarely have - the courage to gamble at critical moments and the courage to place bets.  Although "being determined to qualify" has become the reason for many people to attack him.  But compared with those head coaches who either don't even dare to shout slogans, or shout some slogans that they don't believe in, he is not even a little bit higher.

    ¡°It¡¯s just that when he bets big, he often loses miserably.

    To be fair, the game against Esteguera was the best game played by Dalian Dongfang since the beginning of this year.

    Amid the cheers of 100,000 crazy Iranian fans, the Estegra team launched a fierce attack from the beginning, and took the lead in the 26th minute, opening the scoring.

    Dalian Dongfang is not anxious because of its backwardness.  Their mature psychological factors came into play, and they did not lose control at the Azadi Stadium, the home stadium of hell. They withstood the opponent's attacks one after another, and before the end of the first half, they relied on a beautiful kick from the front of the penalty area.  A volley equalized the score.

    "Dalian Dongfang has really put all its treasure on the Asian Club Cup." Benitez said softly after watching the first half.

    Pei Wei next to him nodded, in this game.  All the main players of Dalian Dongfang played, except Zhang Yaokun replaced Zhang Enhua, Hu Zhaojun replaced Jins, and Brazilian foreign aid forward Orlando replaced Gao Feng.  The other main players are all opponents who have been entangled with Yunjia Tianyu for three years.

    Judging from their steady pace and quick movements on the court, you can tell that after this period of rest, these exhausted veterans have recovered to at least 80% of their condition. Although these veterans who are over 30 years old have lost their physical strength,  The reason is that it is impossible to play all the games and maintain good condition, but as long as you prepare carefully, you can reach your peak performance in one or two games.  It is normal to even exceed the level.

    "This is Xu Genbao's last gamble." Pei Wei said lightly: "If he can win the Asian Club Cup, then he can at least stay in Dalian for the rest of this year and have an Asian Club Cup champion as a foundation.  Dalian Oriental Club and its fans can still tolerate the team's downturn in the leaguebut if they fail to win this championship"

    He didn't say the rest, but everyone including the players knew that this game would be Xu Genbao's last game in Dalian Dongfang - and at his age, after resigning as the head coach of Dalian Dongfang, he might not  StillEnough to appear as the head coach of a first-line professional team.

    There was silence in the room.  Although most of Yunjia Tianyu's players are young.  But similarly, most of them also played against Dalian Dongfang led by Xu Genbao last year.  There is a feeling of respect for this legendary coach in Chinese football.

    "Okay, let's not talk about this anymoreget ready to watch the second half of the game."

    Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Pei Wei broke the dullness by speaking: "Watching this game, we are not only trying to determine the opponent for the next game, but also carefully observing the characteristics and tactics of the opponent in the final in this game.  There is no need to look at Dalian. We know them well and there is nothing mysterious about them. Focus on observing the technical characteristics of the players of the Estegola team, especially the main players. You must observe the players in the positions you want to play against.  Careful, this will largely determine how much you can overwhelm your opponents in tomorrow¡¯s game, understand?¡±

    ¡°Understood!¡± the players responded in unison.

    After the start of the second half, Dalian Dongfang still focused on stability, setting up layers of defense in the middle, and started fighting from the midfield. It was neither impatient nor impetuous in the offense. It rarely used long passes to initiate fast breaks, but Nemeche in the midfield.  Gram and the people come to organize.  Right back Madavecchia provided more assists, while left back Wu Jun focused on defense and gradually advanced, mostly using the tactic of high balls from both wings, using the strong Hans, Orlando and Wang Tao to compete for the top in the penalty area. The tactics were very simple.  , but very practical.

    "If Gao Feng was here, Dalian Dongfang could have played easier." Pei Wei sighed.  Since there are no fast players on the offensive line of Dalian Dongfang, there is no way to counterattack. They can only advance through the offensive layers. This is equivalent to a lame leg in the offense. Also because there are no players who can counterattack quickly, Ace  The Tegla team's offense was even more unscrupulous.

    "The Brazilian forward they introduced this year has pretty good personal abilities, a typical center, but his coordination ability is not strong. He prefers to play alone. A player like this may be useful against weak teams, handing the ball directly to  It's enough for him to play with his feet, but if he plays against a strong team a defender with strong man-marking ability can mark him to death. If there is another player on the side to help defend, then he will not even have a chance to get the ball.  Too much." Benitez criticized mercilessly, and Pei Wei smiled inwardly. It seems that after staying in Yunjia Tianyu for a long time, Benitez's vision has become much higher.  After all, the foreign players who can come to Yunjia Tianyu are all future world superstars.

    Xu Genbao wore a pair of sunglasses that he never took off all year round and stood in front of the visiting team's coaching bench with his hands folded expressionlessly. The Esteguera team's attack was very fierce. His disciples were gritting their teeth on the court. Fortunately, the main players during this period  They have accumulated enough physical energy, otherwise the current Dalian Dongfang will be brought down by physical strength alone.

    Xu Genbao admitted that he had no luck. If their opponent in the semi-finals was Al Ain, Xu Genbao believed that the winner would be Dalian Dongfang.

    pity.  Luck is the most unpredictable thing on the football field. Now that you have encountered such a powerful opponent, regretting or calling out injustice is definitely the behavior of a coward.

    In the 69th minute of the game, an exciting moment for the Dalian people came. The Estegla team's attack was cleared out of the penalty area by Xu Hong. Hans, who returned to defense, headed the ball to Nemechek.  Nemechek took the ball near the center circle arc and saw that the opponent's goalkeeper was standing a little forward.  Suddenly he raised his foot and kicked the ball far away!

    The ball flew high into the sky.  Flying towards the Estegola team's goal!

    The goalkeeper of the Esteguera team was taken aback. When he saw the ball flying over from a distance, he turned around and ran back.  Only then did he realize that he was too far away from the goal.

    But it was already too late. When he just ran into the small penalty area, the ball had already flown over his head, grazing the lower edge of the crossbar and flying into the goal!

    A super lob shot from about 60 meters, a super world wave that is definitely qualified to be selected into the top ten goals in the history of the Asian Club Cup!

    Xu Genbao yelled and laughed like crazy and jumped next to the coaching bench, then hugged Nemechek tightly as he rushed down the court, and kept saying words of gratitude in the veteran's ears

    It¡¯s not easy, it¡¯s not easy. It¡¯s really not easy for Dalian Dongfang to take the lead in such a passive situation.

    After the crazy celebration, the game restarted. Amid the cheers of the fans in the audience, the Iranians launched an even crazier counterattack!

    The Estegura team cannot afford to lose. They represent Iran and West Asia. If the final teams of this year's Asian Club Cup are two clubs from East Asia again, then it will not only be a matter of losing face, but also in next year's Asian Club Cup finals.  In the AFC general election, maybeAsian countries will take advantage of their victory on the field to reverse the trend of being passive in the AFC.

    The two football leaders from East Asia, China's Xu Li and South Korea's Zheng Mengjun, have had a profound influence on the AFC. Xu Li has such high prestige that even Veerappan, who is in power, is very convinced of him.  Zheng Mengzhi, who is the vice-president of FIFA, has deep connections in FIFA. He had a profound influence on West Asia last year. If it hadn't been for the overall victory of the West Asian team in the 1996 Asian Cup, it might have happened.  At that time, the east wind prevailed over the west wind, but in 1997, East Asia accounted for three of the teams that entered the World Cup, and West Asia had only Iran. In 1998, China, which came from East Asia, stood out in the World Cup again. If the East Asian team in the Asian Club Cup  If we gain the upper hand again

    "Go back! Go back! Defend! Strengthen defense!" Xu Genbao kept shouting from the sidelines. There were only twenty minutes left before the end of the game. After this period of time, Dalian will enter the Asian Club Cup for two consecutive years.  finals!

    The Persian's scimitar shone with cold light, the Iranian's attack was like a furious attack, and the roar of 100,000 Iranian fans in the stands was earth-shattering. Xu Genbao could no longer keep calm. He had already replaced two defenders in succession, but he still couldn't control it.  Stop the opponent's attack.

    "This referee started to blow the whistle." Pei Wei said with certainty. Benitez nodded incomprehensibly. He could also see that with Dalian Dongfang taking the lead, the player who was still in trouble at the beginning  The fair referees have begun to show obvious bias. They often call Dalian Dongfang players fouls during physical confrontations and give Dalian players two yellow cards in a short period of time.

    In the 83rd minute, Dalian Dongfang¡¯s left back Wu Jun accumulated two yellow cards and was sent off, which made Dalian Dongfang even more passive on the scene.

    Finally, in the 87th minute, a striker from the Estegra team dribbled the ball into the penalty area and was forced to the ground by Xu Hong. The referee hesitated and awarded a penalty kick!

    Dalian people were angry. The players asked the referee for an explanation, but received two yellow cards in a row. The excited Xu Genbao was also sent off from the stands with a red card while arguing with the referee.

    "Dalian Dongfangit's over!" Pei Wei said dejectedly.

    Sure enough, theory cannot change the result. The forward of Estegra easily sent the penalty kick into the gate of Dalian Dongfang, taking the game into overtime.

    Although both sides have chances in overtime, Pei Wei does not believe that Dalian Dongfang can really survive the overtime. Even if they survive, they can't even find five players who are better at penalty kicks. Why should they fight with the opponent?  ?

    One person less, no head coach, and few offensive players on the field Under such circumstances, Dalian Dongfang struggled to survive the first half of overtime, but still failed in the second half of overtime.  Was eliminated by the opponent's golden ball.

    "Dalian's gloryis over!" Pei Wei sighed. He knew in his heart that after losing the Asian Club Cup, Dalian Dongfang would definitely undergo a major purge from coaches to players, and it would be necessary to replenish young blood.  Okay, if you want to return to your peak strength, you don¡¯t know what will happen in a few years.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 309 Looking for Trouble

    Cheers and joy¡­

    A hand reached over and turned off the TV with a "snap". Everything disappeared immediately. Pei Wei, who turned off the TV, stood up: "Okay, after watching the game, what do you think about the opponents you may encounter on the court?"  I also have a general understanding Now we are disbanded and free to move around, but it is best not to leave the hotel. These Iranians are not very friendly to us Anyway, there is everything in the hotel, and the time will not be too long tomorrow.  Carry out targeted and restorative training, and everyone should have a good rest tonight, those guys probably won¡¯t come.¡±

    The players stood up and left the room.

    "Have you found any countermeasures?" After Aylin, who was the last to go out, closed the door, Pei Wei took out a box of cigars and handed one to Benitez, then asked after Benitez lit it.

    ¡°It¡¯s just a game like this, what countermeasures can we find?¡± Benitez said lightly.

    Pei Wei laughed: "Don't treat me like this The club staff has already given you the video of the Estegola team's games in the past six months that they can find. Of course, you can't tell anything from one game, but  If you say that you can¡¯t tell anything from so many game videos"

    "Their playing style is very similar to that of the Iranian national team." Benitez interrupted Pei Wei: "The players are energetic, fast, and can switch offense and defense very quickly. What they pursue is to make up for it with the number of attacks.  The lack of quality, using constant sprinting back and forth to wear down the opponent's physical strength From this point of view, Xu Genbao's tactics were used correctly, and they almost succeeded. If it weren't for the problematic penalty, maybe we  The opponent standing in the final is Dalian Dongfang.¡±

    "You don't mean that we use defensive counterattacks to deal with the Estegola team, right?" Pei Wei asked doubtfully.

    "Of course not." Benitez smiled: "Although Dalian Dongfang's tactics were very successful, they played very hard And to be fair, although the Estegura team's victory was not that convincing, in the game  They created far more threats than Dalian Dongfang. Nemechek's goal was more accidental. I believe that if he is allowed to play a hundred shots, he may not be able to score such a long-range goal.  "

    "That's true." Pei Wei agreed with this. Nemechek's sixty-meter lob is definitely difficult to copy, and it can't be hit casually. The reason why a classic can become a classic is that  It is called a classic because it is difficult to repeat.

    "And Dalian is also very lucky defensively. I just calculated the technical statistics. The Esteguera team shot 27 times in the whole game, 15 times inside the goal frame, and 2 goal posts I can  I don¡¯t want my heart beating like a motor on the sidelines.¡±

    "I don't like this feeling either. I prefer to make my opponents tremble Although the tense atmosphere of the game is more exciting, I am old and can't stand such excitement I hope every game can be relaxed.  Win." Pei Wei laughed.

    "You seem to be of the same age as me, right? You're only a month older than me. You're not even forty years old, and you actually call yourself old?" Benitez glanced at Pei Wei angrily, talking to Pei Wei  After getting along for a long time, Benitez has also been influenced by Pei Wei's hip-hop personality, and at least he often has a smile on his face: "And our problem is the same as Dalian Dongfang. There is no one in the frontcourt who has the ability to make quick breakthroughs."  Forward, although Adriano has outstanding personal abilities, his speed is not very fast, let alone Tony. Counterattack is not possible. To deal with a team like them with strong offensive power and fast offensive rhythm, there is only one  The way is to polish off their energy, force them to slow down their pace, and compete through back-and-forth position battles, so that we can achieve the greatest victory!"

    "In positional battles, our players' outstanding personal abilities can be brought into full play." Pei Wei nodded: "Then the key to the game the day after tomorrow lies in the degree of control of the midfield. If you control the midfield, you can control the rhythm.  ¡­However, this is a very physically demanding style of play.¡±

    "Is there any problem?" Benitez asked: "Our players are all in good physical condition, and today's game did not expend too much energy. Although the schedule has been intensive recently, the main players have been resting for a while.  There shouldn¡¯t be any physical issues.¡±

    Facing Benitez's question, Pei Wei did not answer, but just smiled: "It's nothing, maybe I worry too much, maybe I don't worry too much But no matter what, you just need to lead the team and play the game well."  Okay, I will take care of the other work.¡±

    Benitez stared at Pei Wei for a while and finally nodded: "I understand."

    After leaving Benitez¡¯s room, Pei Wei stood at the entrance of the corridor and thought for a while, took out his mobile phone and pressed down a series of phone numbers: ???Old Xuit's me. Well, maybe you should come to our hotel tomorrowin order to avoid some trouble.  "

    ****************

    That night, the players of Yunjia Tianyu had a good sleep, and no one disturbed them. This was the most peaceful night they slept since arriving in Tehran.

    So when they got up the next day, everyone was in a good mood. They laughed and talked and walked downstairs to have breakfast. According to the schedule, after breakfast, they would go to a training ground next to the Azadi Stadium to do some  Restorative training.

    The breakfast was very generous. Everyone had a good appetite and ate a lot. When everyone gathered in the lobby after breakfast and were about to set off, Pei Wei stopped them.

    "hold on."

    The players chose to obey Pei Wei's words, but Benitez had a little objection: "Why waste time? Our time is very tight. We will do recovery training in the morning and some targeted training in the afternoon."  Tactical drillsthe game is tomorrow, we can't afford to waste time."

    "Don't worry, Rafael." Pei Wei smiled: "We have a saying in China that 'sharpening the knife will make it easier to chop firewood', and there is another saying that 'you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry'."

    "What do you mean?" Benitez asked confused. Although he has learned Chinese very well in the past few years, he doesn't know too many proverbs like this.

    Pei Wei did not answer. At this time, a Yunjia Tianyu staff member hurried in from the outside with an angry face and whispered a few words to Pei Wei.

    "As expected." Pei Wei said to himself, then turned to the players and said: "This morning's recovery training is cancelled Everyone will go to the gym to do some recovery activities now. We will do it again in the afternoon.  Go to the training ground to train.¡±

    The players were in an uproar, but since the boss had spoken, they were used to obeying and walked to the gym in the hotel under the leadership of several assistant coaches.

    "Pei, what's going on?" Benitez asked in surprise: "Isn't it already agreed? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

    "Ask him!" Pei Wei pointed at the staff member.

    Benitez turned his head and the staff member said angrily: "These damn Iranians This morning the boss asked me to go to the training ground to see if there were any problems. I was a little reluctant, but as soon as I went  I found a group of workers spraying water on the training ground. I asked their person in charge, and the person in charge actually said that they were maintaining the lawn and could not use it normally until the afternoon Boss, you are really clever! "

    Benitez opened his mouth in surprise and turned his head again: "Peihow did you know?"

    "It's very simple. They won't let us live too comfortably" Pei Wei shrugged: "They don't dare to let us not use the training ground, but they will definitely cause a little trouble If we rush there in the morning,  I definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything, and my afternoon schedule would be greatly affected I also kept an eye out. Anyway, I can do restorative training in the gym, which is better than rushing over there and being sulky and unable to do anything.  Do it well.¡±

    "You guyyou are really thoughtful." Benitez said with admiration.

    "Their tactics are to use a fast offensive and defensive rhythm to wear down the opponent. Naturally, the weaker the opponent's physical strength, the better, so they will use various methods to prevent our players from having a good rest Just wait, it will definitely be tonight  There will be something going on," Pei Wei concluded.

    "Didn't we already negotiate? No one made any noise last night." Benitez was a little confused. Although he is an excellent coach, his current coaching experience is not enough, and he is basically incapable of some methods in this area.  learn.

    "Anyway, I just try my best For example, the police came to check the room at night. Although they couldn't find anything, they woke up the players who had just slept and made everyone feel bad. This way, the players will not be able to play tomorrow.  The status must be at least a big discount Although this method is not on the table, it is very effective." Pei Wei said helplessly.

    Benitez is also a very transparent person. As soon as Pei Wei said this, he immediately thought of the consequences: "What should we do? If we really get woken up in the middle of the night, then we will still play a ridiculous game tomorrow?"

    "I had a phone call with Chairman Xu of the Football Association. He will rush over in the evening and will also bring several staff members I believe they will not be able to use the search warrant. As long as they negotiate, it will not affect the players."  Pei Wei said confidently: "As long as these tricks are anticipated in advance, they will be easy to deal with!"

    "You're amazing." Benitez said sincerely: "You reallyhave considered everything."

    "Can I not think more about it?" Pei ??He laughed loudly: "I said I would put the Asian Club Cup as a gift at my wedding! My wedding would not be complete without this thing Whoever wants to ruin my wedding, I will fight with my life!"

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 310 Drag

    At eight o'clock, Benitez returned to his room. At ten o'clock, the players also returned to their rooms and began to rest. After everyone left, Pei Wei was still sitting leisurely in the hotel lobby with his eyes slightly closed.  Listening to the music coming from the side, I occasionally reached out to pick up the coffee in front of me and took a sip.

    At eleven o'clock, Xu Li came as requested, and Pei Wei ordered a cup of coffee for him. The two sat facing each other and chatted softly, occasionally smoking a cigarette, just like two tourists who had been bored talking to each other for a long night.

    After chatting for a long time, Xu Li looked at his watch and then laughed: "It's already one o'clock. It seems that you guessed wrong this time."

    "Don't worry, they will come." Pei Wei said leisurely: "Two o'clock in the morning is the time when people sleep the deepest. If you are woken up by someone at this time, it will be difficult to fall asleep, and you will lose a day's sleep.  It's hard to make up for it If they are going to make such a damaging move, they will definitely harass the players to the maximum extent Besides, why are you in a hurry? It's already so late anyway. You won't go back. In the evening and  I¡¯ll settle for one night, since my room is big and has two beds.¡±

    "I'm already here, of course I won't be in a hurryit's just that it's a bit boring to just sit there. It's so late and there's no one around." Xu Li said with a smile.

    "How about we play a game?" Pei Wei blinked and took out a chess set from his pocket like magic.

    Xu Li's eyes shone: "You guys, why didn't you take out this good thing earlier? I can play chess with you and kill you all night long. I have no problem!"

    Pei Wei quickly spread the plastic paper chessboard on the coffee table, and then arranged the chess pieces: "You go first and I go first?"

    "You go first, the chess piece is yours." Xu Yi said without raising his head: "But as promised, no hand cannon moves are allowed!"

    Pei Wei thought well. After the two played a few games of chess, it was almost two o'clock.  As expected, several police officers broke in outside the hotel and showed their IDs to the waiters in the lobby. They said they had received a tip that drug dealers were conducting transactions in the hotel.

    The next thing was simple. Xu Li went up to show his identity, and then proved that the entire third floor was full of football players and coaches from China. There could be no drug dealers, and then questioned the other party.  Whether there is a search warrant.

    At this time, the hotel manager also realized that since the guest checked into his hotel, he must ensure the guest's rest - if the guest is disturbed by others, once word spreads, the reputation of his hotel will definitely plummet.  He will be the one who suffers then.

    Several policemen looked at each other awkwardly. Pei Wei's guess was correct. This was just a trick played by Iran. These policemen were just ordinary patrol policemen.  How could he have a search warrant? At this time, a police officer came up to smooth things over, said a few words such as a misunderstanding, and then exited the hotel in a slightly embarrassed manner.

    Pei Wei and Xu Yi looked at each other and smiled, and continued to play chess until four o'clock in the morning before staggering back to the room to sleep.

    This is to prevent the other party from making any more damaging moves.  At four o'clock, even if the players are woken up again, there won't be much loss. After all, the players have almost rested. As for the training before the game, everyone is paying attention.  Even if the Iranians want to cause trouble for Yunjia Tianyu, it will be difficult.

    Benitez and others were naturally worried about the whole day's warm-up training, so Pei Wei and Xu Li slept in the room. The players and coaches slept soundly last night, but Pei Wei and Xu Li were exhausted.  , and slept until one o'clock in the afternoon before the two of them woke up one after another. Xu Li went to meet the staff of the Football Association, while Pei Wei set off with the team to the stadium.

    The Azadi Stadium, which can accommodate 100,000 people, was packed today, and according to Pei Wei's visual inspection.  The number of fans entering the stadium was estimated to be more than 100,000. Even the aisles of the stands were filled with crazy Iranian fans. When Yunjia Tianyu came out to warm up, the overwhelming boos immediately came down like a tide. The momentum was simply overwhelming.  People are suffocating!

    "Damn, this momentum is even crazier than our Fengyun Stadium" Zhu Guosheng looked up at the excited Iranian fans in the stands and couldn't help but say.

    "What? Are you scared?" Wu Jiang next to him joked.

    "Me? Afraid?" Zhu Guosheng glanced at Wu Jiang: "Xiao Jiangzi, I think you are afraid, right? Legs, why are your legs trembling? Are you afraid that they will rush down and beat you? Anyway, I have a strong body. I can bear it, but you are the only one  He¡¯s so tall, he¡¯ll probably be gone after being hit a few times, right?¡±

    Wu Jiang¡¯s nose was almost crooked with anger. He is not tall, just over 1.7 meters tall. This has always made him unhappy: "Who is scared? Do you want to make a bet? Let¡¯s see who will be scared to the point of weakness on the court today!"

    "You two, stop arguing!" Ailin said angrily: "It's so hot."?, later when you are on the field risking your lives!  "

    The two of them immediately stopped talking, and then started whispering again after Ai Lin walked away: "Lin Zi seems to be in a bad mood today."

    "Of course, he is not in the main lineup today, so of course he is in a bad mood."

    "Shhh, stop talking. Let me tell you, he is a bit frustrated as the captain. He often cannot play the main role. How can there be such a captain?"

    "This is the style of our team. No one can determine an absolute main position Even if we two, don't we always sit on the bench? If it were another team, we would be the main players of the Olympic team.  Not an ironclad force."

    "But have other teams won as many championships as our team?"

    "That's true."

    Today Yunjia Tianyu's main lineup has changed one person from the last game, that is, Zheng Zhi has replaced Aylin at the left midfield position. It is not that Aylin's performance in the last game was not good, but that this  Yunjia Tianyu's tactical focus in the game is to control the midfield. Aylin has excellent breakthrough ability, but he is not as good as Zheng Zhi in controlling the midfield. If he and Ljungberg are on the court, the game will inevitably be  It turned into a battle of mutual attrition. Although Yunjia Tianyu is not afraid of such a style of play, this is what the opponent is good at after all. Fighting against the opponent's strengths is something Benitez is not willing to do.  matter.

    With Zheng Zhi present, Yunjia Tianyu has one more person in the midfield who can hold the ball. With more time to hold the ball, he can control the rhythm in his own hands. As long as he is not led by the opponent, he has more abilities.  Yunjia Tianyu, who determines the players in the game at critical moments, will have a higher chance of victory.

    Of course, Benitez will not explain these words to the players. As a coach, authority is very important. If the lineup he arranges always explains to the players why it is arranged the way it is, then his prestige will be at stake.  The head coach who is lost unconsciously and ultimately has no prestige at all will be unable to stay in the club.

    However, Pei Wei comforted Aylin and told him that not letting you play is not because of your poor performance, but because of tactical needs. We are a brick of the team and can be moved wherever needed. Of course, you must also be prepared.  Be ready to play at any time, because you are an important member of us so on.

    "CCTV CCTV, good evening to all viewers, we are now broadcasting the Asian Club Cup championship match for you at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The two sides are the Yunjia Tianyu team from China and the host Iran's Ace.  Tegla. Two clubs in our country reached the final semi-finals this season. One of them was the defending champion Dalian Dongfang. However, they were eliminated by Estegra in the semi-finals.  In the game, they defeated the Al Ain team of the United Arab Emirates through a penalty kick and finished third. The other team was the Yunjia Tianyu team. They were the champions of the A-League in 1997 and were also the key to whether the Chinese club could defend the Asian Club Cup.  Finally, I hope OK, the game has begun, let us start paying attention to this game! ¡±

    As expected, the Estegra team launched a fierce attack from the beginning of the game. The distance between their three lines was extremely tight. Each player has the unique Iranian characteristics of abundant physical energy, strong physical fitness, and excellent running ability.  Dalian Dongfang, which is known for its stability, was exhausted by them in the last game. Although the final loss was due to the referee's bias, their physical fitness was close to exhaustion at the end of the game, which was also a very important reason.

    However, it seems that Pei Wei does not need to worry about the refereeing issue today. Under Xu Li's insistence, the AFC kept the refereeing arrangements for this game strictly confidential. Four referees did not come to Tehran until five hours before the start of the game.  A referee from Uzbekistan in Central Asia was selected, and his impartiality should be guaranteed.

    Facing the opponent's fierce attack, Yunjia Tianyu faced it calmly. During the defense, Gattuso, Deco and Zheng Zhi also returned to the front of the penalty area to help defend, while Ljungberg took on the wing role.  The two forwards are responsible for walking away from the center circle so that the opponent's defender does not dare to press too much.

    After defending the opponent's attack, Yunjia Tianyu was not in a hurry to counterattack quickly. Instead, he organized the ball into the frontcourt through skillful techniques and tacit understanding of passing, and patiently played positional battles, relying on the two high center forwards to  Grab points in the penalty area to launch the attack, and leave at least three players in the backcourt to defend, making it impossible for the opponent's fast attack to be launched.

    Benitez's "drag" word worked. After the game passed for 20 minutes, the two sides shot together only five times. Among them, only Adriano's long shot from outside the penalty area hit the goal frame.  This does not have a big impact on Yunjia Tianyu, but for the Estegra team, which is known for its fast attack and quantity to compensate for quality tactics, this kind of game is really awkward.  ??Astronomy registered members recommend this work

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 311 The Quiet Azadi

    There is a saying that "the enemy's failure is our success."  This sentence seems to be explained like this: "If the enemy is unhappy, we will be more happy" - although this sentence sounds a little awkward, the players on the Yunjia Tianyu field are obviously more comfortable than their opponents now.

    Positional attack, advance step by step, don't be anxious or impatient, pass the ball into the penalty area when there is a chance, create opportunities through patient inversion when there is no chance, constantly use large-scale transfers to open up the opponent's defense and find gaps.  Attack - This is the game method that Yunjia Tianyu has often used in the past six months. After Hao Dong and Nie Fei, two players who can complete the offense alone in quick counterattacks, left, Yunjia Tianyu began to become more accustomed to using the overall attack method.  Strength is used to tear through the opponent's defense line, regardless of movement or movement.

    However, this style of play made their opponent Estegra very unhappy. A feeling of being unable to exert their strength arose in the hearts of every Estegra player. In the presence of more than 100,000 Iranian fans cheering in the audience,  However, the more they fight, the more awkward they become. This feeling is the most depressing.

    "Get up! Get up! Pick up the pace!"

    Naturally, the head coach of the Estegola team also saw that the current situation was not good. Although the two sides seemed to be evenly matched on the scene, it was quite lively to fight with each other, but no matter what, he was led by the nose.  , is always not a good thing.

    His shouts fell into the ears of the Estegla players on the court, but even if they heard them, they were a little helpless in trying to speed up the rhythm. Once Yunjia Tianyu lost the ball during the offense, the midfielders immediately became like a tide.  The forwards surged back, and the forwards launched a crazy counterattack on the spot, just play long passes. Yunjia Tianyu always has at least three players in the backcourt, and the success rate is almost non-existent.  When the Esteguera team's attack failed, no matter how they counterattacked, they could not get the ball from the feet of the skilled Yunjia Tianyu players, and were forced to retreat step by step. Then Yunjia Tianyu started another round.  A frontcourt kick attack.

    In this mutual stalemate, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s advantages were revealed. With the same number of attacks, the Yunjia Tianyu players, who had the advantage in technology and personal ability, were obviously much better at seizing opportunities than their opponents.  The threat of attack is also much higher.

    In the 23rd minute, after a series of short passes, there was a gap in the Estegla team's defense. Deco's pass accurately found the position. Zheng Zhi quickly followed up and directly passed the ball without stopping.  Shoot!

    The ball flew against the lawn toward the lower right corner of the goal. The opponent's goalkeeper fell to the ground and pushed the ball out of the baseline with one hand.

    Deco prepares to take the corner kick.  The two central defenders, Lucio and Zhu Guosheng, quickly ran up from the backcourt to participate in the attack, while the two full-backs and Gattuso stayed in a later position to prevent the opponent from counterattacking.

    Deco took a corner kick, Tony jumped high in the middle and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball was only a little above the crossbar, shocking the opponent's goalkeeper into a cold sweat.

    After the attack failed.  Yunjia Tianyu's players immediately ran quickly to their own half. They recharged their energy last night without any interference, and their physical fitness was not reduced because they just played a game two days ago.  He is at his peak, and there will be no problem even if he maintains such a high-intensity game to the end.

    As soon as the goalkeeper of the Esteguera team put the ball on the goal line and was about to kick it out, he found that seven players from Yunjia Tianyu had returned to his own half. In desperation, he could only push a ground ball and pass it to the goal line.  The defender in front of him slowly organized the attack.

    There is no doubt that this attack did not pose any threat. Lacking personal breakthrough ability, they can only pass the ball back and forth or try their luck with long shots outside the penalty area. However, long-range shots are not so easy to hit the world.  , the midfielder's powerful volley in front of the penalty area directly hit the plane.  Zhu Guosheng turned around and built an awning, then whistled.

    His frivolous action made the Iranian fans in the stands very dissatisfied. Mineral water bottles fell like raindrops, but Zhu Guosheng shrugged his shoulders and gave those fans a back look.

    His move also made the players of the Estegola team itch with hatred. Some of them were already grumpy and planned to give this arrogant guy a good look in the following games.

    Zhu Guosheng didn't care at all. Materazzi once said something to him that he has always regarded as truth: "As a player, only being hated by your opponents can prove that you are a good player - the way for a forward to make opponents hate is to  The way for a defender to make your opponent hate you is to do everything you can to make your opponent's offense ineffective! The more your opponent hates you, the more your teammates and fans will like you!"

    The trouble for the Esteguera team is not just in offense. They are famous for their excellent physical fitness.  However, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players who played today are in poor physical condition.But they are not worse than them. All the six foreign players are strong and strong. Yunjia Tianyu is not inferior in physical confrontation. In addition, the referee on duty did not care about the Estegla team.  The host was partial to the host country. Now the few treasures that the Esteguera team relied on to win - fast pace, abundant physical strength and referee bias were not reflected in this game. On the contrary, Yunjia Tianyu was  The more they played, the smoother they became. Given the same opportunity, Tony, Adriano and others showed their personal abilities to their full potential.

    Adriano, Ljungberg and Deco each tested the opponent's goalkeeper with long shots. Then Zheng Zhi's header in the penalty area was blocked by the crossbar. However, Pei Wei and Benitez on the sidelines both  They didn't show any signs of urgency. They all knew in their hearts that as long as they kept playing like this, they would score sooner or later.

    In the 37th minute, Ljungberg received a pass from Zheng Zhi on the right, pretended to cut in, and then quickly dunked the ball to the side, immediately getting rid of the full-back who was chasing after him.  , when he reached the bottom line, he faked a cross again. When he lured the defender to stretch his legs to block his cross, he dunked the ball back again, moved horizontally, and entered the penalty area!

    Using his skillful dribbling and unpredictable direction changes, Ljungberg got rid of the ball in one breath

    Ljungberg's sharp breakthrough immediately caused chaos in the Estegola team's penalty area. Two Estegola team defenders rushed towards Ljungberg at the same time. Ljungberg protected the ball while watching the situation in the penalty area.  Situation, with a flick of his foot, he passed the ball covertly outside the penalty area!

    Deco received the ball outside the penalty area, saw a defender defending Tony in the middle, flicked the outside of his instep, and passed the ball to the unguarded Adriano on the left.

    On the left side of the penalty area, fifteen meters away from the goal, no one is guarding - in this position, if Adriano cannot score the ball, then how can he become a player in history in a short period of time?  The king of Inter Milan!

    Adriano stopped the ball easily, took a step forward and before the opponent's defender rushed up, he raised his left foot and whipped the ball away!

    A close angle!  Although the goalkeeper of the Esteguera team pounced on the ball, the ball bounced up after hitting his hand and still fell into the goal!

    The angle of this shot is not very tricky, but the victory lies in power, absolute power!

    After scoring the goal, Adriano opened his hands, clenched his fists, and looked up to the sky with joy on his face!

    One hundred thousand Iranian fans were silent, and only Adriano's roar could be heard in the entire Azadi Stadium!

    "Well done! Wright!" Pei Wei and Benitez jumped up from the coaching bench with their arms spread out, and then they hugged each other tightly. Beside them, the substitute players rushed out to celebrate.  ¡­

    Seeing the cheerful smile on Adriano's face, Pei Wei recovered from the joy after scoring the goal and said to Benitez with some guilt: "Wright must have been holding back enough for the past six months Look.  He must be moved to the first team in the second half of the season, otherwise it would be such a waste and unfair to him to always stay in the reserve team.¡±

    "This is a difficult choice" Benitez sighed and said: "Which of these six foreign players can you let go at will? Even in Europe, teams that can have six players of the same strength as them will not  There are too many good players but not being able to use them freely. This is undoubtedly the biggest pain for a coach. Although it gives me more choices, it is painful every time I make a choice."

    "When it's time to make a choice, you still have to do it." Pei Wei said sadly: "For my personal wishes, in order to win the Asian Club Cup, I have delayed Adriano for half a year, and I don't want to  If I delay the future of any player because of my personal preferences But now seems not the time to talk about this matter. There is only one hour left before the Asian Club Cup is in our hands!"

    After a moment of silence, the Azadi Stadium immediately emitted a huge cheer, cheering for the Estegola team. There was still an hour before the end of the game, and they were only behind by one goal. There was no reason for them to win now.  Start giving up cheering for the team.

    "This stadium is indeed a bit too scary." Pei Wei looked around and couldn't help but sigh: "These Iranians who have had enough to eat and have nothing to do probably don't have much to do at ordinary times, so they spend all their energy on it.  Let¡¯s vent it on the court. Our Fengyun Stadium is already one of the best in the country, but the atmosphere is still not as enthusiastic as theirs. The capacity of the stadium in the world exceeds 100,000, but the attendance rate can be guaranteed to be 80%.  Apart from Spain's Camp Nou and Brazil's Maracana, I'm afraid this is the only one left. "Piao Tian".Registered members of literature recommend this work

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 312 The Best Gift

    It¡¯s the players on the field.

    The game did not favor the home team because the Iranian fans spared no effort to support the Estegola team. The Estegola team still did not have a particularly good way to bring the rhythm into their control. This is also a fair side of football - the final decision  The game is still about the players and tactics on the field.

    The first half is over, and Yunjia Tianyu ends the first half with a 1-0 lead. Although from the data point of view, the chances created by Yunjia Tianyu and the Esteguera team in the game are similar, as long as anyone knows a little bit about the ball,  It can be seen that from the perspective of the threat of opportunities, Yunjia Tianyu has many more scoring opportunities than his opponents.

    Therefore, when entering the locker room, the players of Yunjia Tianyu seemed very relaxed. They walked into the tunnel chatting and laughing, while the players of the Estegola team had solemn expressions on the court.  The score showed directly on their faces.

    In Yunjia Tianyu's locker room, Pei Wei looked at the relaxed players with satisfaction. Although no one could tell whether a relaxed mentality or a nervous mentality would make the players perform better on the court, but  Pei Wei knew that at least Yunjia Tianyu now entered the game with a peaceful mind, and their abilities were definitely superior to their opponents.

    Not only Pei Wei was satisfied with the first half of the game, Benitez was also very satisfied. The score did not explain everything on the field. Yunjia Tianyu was able to take the lead in both the score and the field. The most important thing was their strength.  It is indeed more than one step ahead of the Estegola team. In this basically fair situation, as long as Yunjia Tianyu's luck does not decline to the extreme, the Estegola team cannot have much hope of victory.

    But if Pei Wei hadn't done a good job in the preparations before the game, then we can think about it. During yesterday's training, Yunjia Tianyu's players rushed to the training ground early in the morning, only to find that the training ground could not be used.  , you have to wait until the afternoon before you can use the training ground. During this waiting period, the anxiety and anger will definitely affect the players' recovery training, not to mention the restorative training and training that should have been completed within a whole day.  Targeted tactical drills have to be compressed into one afternoon, and the consequences are either insufficient time and failure to achieve results, or they are barely completed at a faster pace, which further affects the players' condition - either case can definitely make the players frustrated.  The impatience affected today's game.

    Then he was woken up by the police who were patrolling the ward at about two o'clock in the morning. Not to mention whether the players who were woken up from their sleep would conflict with the police out of anger. Even if they were just woken up, most of the players would definitely  Unable to continue sleeping, until the next day, without adequate recovery training and unable to sleep well, it would be good if the player with two dark circles could perform half of his level on the court. By then, he would be recharged.  The sharp Esteguera team came up with a fierce attack, their mentality was not stable, and their condition was also low. It would be a damn thing if they didn't lose.

    And now, yesterday, Pei Wei asked the players to complete restorative training in the gym, and then successfully conducted tactical drills in the afternoon. In the evening, the opponent's ward rounds were not possible. The players slept comfortably until dawn. After adjustments, they  Appearing on the court in the best condition and with the best physical strength, and after they knew what Pei Wei had done, and after laughing at the failure of the Iranian conspiracy to succeed, at the same time, a wave of emotion surged in their hearts unconsciously.  There is a feeling that "they are playing dirty tricks because they are afraid of us". On the contrary, the Iranian side and the players were a little discouraged when their plans were frustrated one after another. Amidst the ups and downs, Pei Wei only won one goal in the first half.  I don¡¯t think it¡¯s enough.

    "Do you still remember what I said?" Pei Wei looked at the players with a smile: "We are the strongest team in Asia. No matter who the opponent is, we have the ability to win and even win.  An overwhelming advantage In today's game, we had ten shots in the first half and six of them hit the goal frame, but we only scored one goal in the second half. I have only one request for you, that.  Just be more calm in front of the goal. What we want to pursue is to kill with one hit, rather than wantonly wasting the opportunities created by your teammates. The Estegola team is definitely not our opponent in terms of strength, and they also use our tactics.  There is no way. After losing their quick counterattack and physical advantage, they are just a mediocre team with mediocre offense and mediocre defense In the second half, we will only have more chances than in the first half, you guys  All I have to do is seize these opportunities. I once said that I hope to put the Asian Club Cup at my wedding venue as a wedding gift. Now I will also say that if I can get the Asian Club Cup, it will be me.  The best wedding gift ever!¡±

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    "The second half of the game has begun! In the first half of the game, Yunjia Tianyu led Iran's Estegra team 1-0! IfIf this score is maintained until the end, then this will be the second consecutive year that a Chinese club has won the Asian Club Cup!  Yunjia Tianyu will also become the third Chinese club in history to win the Asian Club Cup. In the first half, Yunjia Tianyu dominated the game.

    Although they are on par with their opponents from the data point of view, Yunjia Tianyu has a much higher number of times than their opponents. As long as they can maintain the situation in the first half, then this Asian Club Cup will be Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s.  What's in the bag!  "

    The commentator on CCTV who was responsible for broadcasting the game said excitedly that with the Chinese professional football league in full swing, sports channels have attracted more and more attention, especially games like this to compete for the Asian championship.  The ratings have reached a new level. The bosses of the sports channels are all rejoicing. Although the more than 100 million broadcast fees were heartbreaking at the time, it seems to be really worth it now. Just the benefits brought by broadcasting the A-League.  Advertising costs are enough to cover this cost and there is still some leftover, let alone top Asian events like the Asian Club Cup.

    What Xu said when negotiating with them at that time still echoed in their ears: "The higher the broadcast fees you can pay, the higher the club's income will be, and the more high-level players can be introduced with high salaries.  , the more high-level players there are, the better the results will be, and the better results will be achieved in Asia. When the results go up, the fans will naturally pay more attention, and the higher your ratings will be.  The higher, the more income you will earn from advertising I don¡¯t think you should refuse such a thing that is beneficial to everyone, right?¡±

    Now that I think about it, what Xu said is so fucking correct!

    After the start of the second half, the Iranians frantically tried to speed up the tempo, while Yunjia Tianyu tried every means to slow down the attack, trying to bring both sides into the quagmire of positional warfare. Although the Iranians were crazy  The full-court press made him a little confused, and he almost had the ball stolen in the frontcourt by his opponent on several occasions, but Yunjia Tianyu still succeeded in preventing his opponent from picking up the speed.

    During this period, the Estegura team had an absolute advantage, and the Iranian fans in the stands cheered harder and harder. However, Benitez was not in a hurry. He sat on the coaching bench with his hands firmly folded, and  He looks confident.

    His performance is not just for show. The Esteguera team is completely forced to play like this. Although their style of play is to wear down their opponents at a fast pace, they still pay great attention to the physical distribution of the players.  , and now they have completely given up on saving energy. After an intense first half, this style of play is undoubtedly the biggest gamble.

    If Yunjia Tianyu hadn't had a good rest, he might have been brought down by Estegla's mutually depleting style of play, but now Yunjia Tianyu, who is also recharging his energy, is definitely physically stronger than his opponent.  longer!

    Sure enough, after overcoming the crazy counterattack of the Estegla team, Yunjia Tianyu stabilized the situation again and successfully organized the ball into the frontcourt. After more than 20 consecutive kicks, Tony made a move in the penalty area.  After receiving the ball, Ljungberg, who came in from behind, shot directly without any defender near the penalty spot to expand the score to 2-0!

    The reality that the score gap widened again made the Estegola players feel discouraged. Benitez stood up at this time and made a gesture to the court.

    The tempo of the next game suddenly accelerated, and the Estegla team finally ushered in the fast offensive and defensive rhythm they had dreamed of. Unfortunately, their physical strength had been exhausted in the crazy pressing some time ago, even if their head coach changed continuously.  Even the three freshmen couldn't reverse the physical disadvantage!

    In the 78th minute, Yunjia Tianyu stole the ball in the backcourt and quickly counterattacked. Zheng Zhi dribbled the ball and broke through two opposing defenders and shot in front of the penalty area. The goalkeeper pushed him out of the baseline. Deco took a corner kick and Zhu Guosheng received it from the chaos.  Tony's header passed the ball into the opponent's goal, three to zero!

    Although the Estegura team recovered a point in the 86th minute, in the 89th minute, Lucio blocked the opponent's cross and Deco directly handed the ball to Tony near the center circle.  At his feet, Tony used his body to lean against the opponent's last defender, half-turned and sent the ball into the Estegola half. Zheng Zhi, who came in from behind, went straight in. After running forty meters, he calmly faced the attacking goalkeeper.  He hit a ground ball and the ball rolled into the goal - four to one!

    This goal was also the last goal of this Asian Club Cup. Yunjia Tianyu swept the Iranian champion Estegola team with a big score of 4 to 1 and won the Asian Club Cup for the first time in history!

    "Thank you very much to my players! They gave Yunjia Tianyu the best gift, and it is also the best gift I have received so far!"

    News after the gameAt the press conference, Pei Wei, who was full of joy, said in high spirits.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 313 Contrast

    A-League~| is the well-deserved A-A giant and Asian champion, and with winning the Asian Club Cup for two consecutive years, A-A>|.

    Yunjia fans are even more excited. They have watched this team grow step by step. They have watched them create miracles one after another and win championships one after another.  For six years, the fans have accompanied the Yunjia Tianyu Club and finally waited for the day when the team they supported reached the highest peak of honor. Dare I ask, how can they be unhappy?  How can you not be excited?

    From the day when Yunjia Tianyu won the Asian Club Cup, Yunjia fans started a grand celebration, which was as lively as the Chinese New Year. Under the organization of two large fan groups, tens of thousands of fans spontaneously celebrated every day  People gathered in the bars around the two stadiums in Yunjia City and at various fan gathering places in the city to start celebrating. Some fans even proposed that April 28 be designated as the "Glory Day" of Yunjia Tianyu Club.  "To permanently commemorate this good day when Yunjia Tianyu ascended to the top of Asia!

    During this period of celebrations, the two fan groups "Deadly Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun" developed rapidly. Originally, these two amateur groups often only gathered together to watch football.  Thousands of people. After this period of time, the number of members of the two fan groups increased sharply to 10,000. They talked about everything related to Yunjia Tianyu - the current situation of the players, whether the club has made any recent moves, and whether there are any transfers.  Are there any good candidates, which player has changed his girlfriend again, how long will it take for boss Pei Wei¡¯s wedding

    In Yunjia, talking about football has become a fashion. In the fan corners that can be seen everywhere on the streets of Yunjia City, you can see men chatting happily at any time. Everyone is like a football expert, talking about  He was talking about words such as "offside, transfer, points, rankings" that left the ball-illiterates dumbfounded and incomprehensible.  No matter you are dressed in ordinary clothes or in a suit and leather shoes, as long as you can tell something that others don't know, you will immediately become the focus of the place. Of course, there will be arguments. If you see two people in Yunjia wearing  The old men, dressed in completely different outfits, first blushed and then laughed because they talked about a close topic. Don't be surprised, these two people were definitely talking about football.  .

    Regardless of the consequences of this kind of nationwide discussion about football, at least this situation has greatly enriched the leisure life of Yunjia citizens. There are fewer people drinking and wiping cards. The Yunjia police are the happiest.  The crime rate has dropped significantly during this period. The only headache is probably for the cleaning workers. Chinese people¡¯s habits make these fan corners always leave a lot of garbage after the loud-talking fans disperse. This makes them  The intensity of work has increased several times.

    Seeing that the interest of fans is so high, the Yunjia Municipal Government will naturally not lag behind others. The rise of Yunjia Tianyu Club not only allows the Yunjia Municipal Government to achieve extremely high political achievements in terms of the spiritual civilization of the people, but also Yunjia Municipal Government  The Tianyu Club's stall is getting bigger and bigger, and it has raised a stadium for the Yunjia Municipal Government for free. It has been greatly improved in terms of repairs, and a series of related industries, large and small, have been stimulated next to the two stadiums.  The fan bars and fan supplies stores have also provided many jobs for laid-off workers, solving the food problem of a considerable number of people. The existence of Yunjia Tianyu Club is quite respectable and dignified for the municipal government. How could it be possible?  Doesn¡¯t the city government love Yunjia Tianyu Club very much?

    The previous mayor had already been promoted to the province as deputy governor because of his outstanding work performance. The newly appointed mayor naturally knew the reasons for his predecessor's promotion.  Yunjia City is a commercial city. As a leading enterprise, Tianhua Group was originally founded by Pei Wei. The benefits it creates every year rank among the top brands in the province. Now, the Yunjia Tianyu Club founded by Pei Wei has provided benefits for the entire province.  Yunjia City has created a very high reputation across the country - the former mayor once said: "This guy Pei Wei is definitely a pivotal figure for Yunjia City! As long as Tianhua Group and Yunjia Tianyu Club  If nothing goes wrong, then the city government won¡¯t have to worry about failing to achieve results!¡±

    Therefore, the Yunjia Municipal Government has always maintained a very good relationship with the Yunjia Tianyu Club. Generally speaking, as long as the requirements put forward by Pei Wei can be met, the Yunjia Municipal Government will handle them well for the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  For example, arranging a large number of police to maintain order on home game days, arranging police to crack down on scalpers when selling tickets, and getting approval to expand the stadium and open a football school. The efficiency of the work is really incredible, and of course Pei Wei can't do it either.  Propose something that is excessive or violates principles

    This time Yunjia Tianyu Club returned to Yunjia City with great honors, the city government would naturally not show any kind of expression, and a grand welcome must be given. A gong and drum team composed of hundreds of primary school students went to Yunjia Railway Station to welcome the heroes.  indivualEvery member of the Yunjia Tianyu Club, whether they are players, coaches, or the boss Pei Wei, including the staff who followed them, all had garlands worn by primary school students around their necks. They looked like they were returning home from a victorious battle.  The same hero.

    ?????????????? Then came the two-day celebration reception, where the ¡°four big families¡± of the municipal party committee: the municipal party committee, the National People¡¯s Congress, the government, and the Chinese People¡¯s Political Consultative Conference, treated guests one by one. Every player was intoxicated with the glory, feeling dizzy as if they had won the World Cup

    It has been two days since we returned to Yunjia City, and the eighth round of the league¡¯s make-up games will be in three days. However, the players have not even done the most basic recovery training since returning to China.

    Head coach Benitez can be regarded as the clearest person in the Yunjia Tianyu Club. He knows that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s mission this year is not only the Asian Club Cup, but also the intensive league competition soon. At this time, the players are all  Relax, how will you play in the next game?

    He found Pei Wei, but Pei Wei was a little disapproving - it was just a two-day rest. After winning such a major championship, it is understandable to take a rest

    Benitez looked at Pei Wei with some annoyance. Pei Wei sobered up a little. He smiled and patted Benitez on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Rafael, there will be no cocktail party tomorrow, and the same for these two days."  Let the players take a good rest Anyway, we will resume training tomorrow. You will be responsible for everything then. OK, it doesn't matter. We are the strongest team in Asia, aren't we? "

    Looking at Pei Wei staggering away, Benitez hesitated for a moment. Pei Wei often made unexpected moves in the past, and I hope he will be right this time.

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    On May 3, Yunjia Tianyu started their first joint training after winning the Asian Club Cup. After the players lazily trained for a day, the whole Yunjia Tianyu team rushed to Wuhan to prepare for the eighth away game against Wuhan Yazhi.  A make-up match for the league.

    Yunjia Tianyu played Wuhan Yazhi away and Dalian Dongfang played Shandong Hualong away. These are the two postponed games in this round. The other five rounds were completed as early as May 2. These five rounds have one biggest feature.  That is to say, the winners and losers were all determined. Chongqing, Shenzhen, Sichuan, Liaoning and Shanghai defeated their respective opponents. Among them, Chongqing swept Jilin 6-2 at home and jumped to second place in the standings with 15 points. Sichuan ranked second in the standings with 15 points.  Seventeen points ranked first, while Shanghai and Liaoning also surpassed Yunjia Tianyu, and Yunjia Tianyu fell to sixth place.

    However, both the players and the fans are full of confidence in the victory of this game - the reason is very simple. Although Wuhan is ranked in the middle this year, their home results are not bad, but who are we?  Asian champion!  Are you afraid that you won¡¯t be able to capture a small Wuhan elegance?  By then we will have sixteen points. Even if Shandong wins, we will still be at least third.

    However, the results of these two rounds of make-up games surprised Yunjia fans. Shandong Hualong, who was recuperating at home, did defeat Dalian Dongfang, which basically relied on young players, 2-0, but Wuhan Yazhi was tenacious at home.  A one-to-one draw with Asian Club Cup champion Yunjia Tianyu - it seems inappropriate to use the word "tie" to describe it. Wuhan Yazhi, who took the initiative in the game and advanced by one goal, can be said to have played well.  Even better than Yunjia Tianyu, if Ljungberg had not equalized the score with a wonderful personal breakthrough in the second half, the Asian champion might not even have been able to get this point.

    Seven days later, Yunjia Tianyu challenged Shanghai Shenhua away from home. If the reason for the draw with Wuhan in the last game was due to fatigue and the lack of condition of the players, then Yunjia Tianyu lost this game and had nothing to say -  The score was only two to one, and it was an away game. Yunjia Tianyu's away results against Shanghai have never been very good, which seems acceptable. However, fans who have watched the live broadcast of this game can see that Yunjia Tianyu  It was a complete defeat on the court. They were beaten by the opponent from beginning to end. Shanghai Shenhua completely controlled the rhythm of the court. If the young player Li Fang hadn't regained a point through a beautiful direct free kick in the second half, then Yunjia Tianyu  It was a complete and complete defeat.

    Such a huge contrast makes Yunjia fans puzzled. When did Yunjia Tianyu become a layman in civil war and an expert in external warfare?  They were so impressive in the Asian arena that they only scored one point in two games after returning to China. That point was a fluke. When did the level of League A become so high?

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 314 Killing the Chicken to Show the Monkey

    One, Chongqing Huanyu is four points behind. This is because the two previously ranked first teams in Shandong and Sichuan both lost this round, which prevented Yunjia Tianyu from further widening the gap from the top spot.

    Although this mid-range result is not bad for ordinary teams, for a team like Yunjia Tianyu that has won two consecutive league championships, such results are undoubtedly unacceptable.

    "Compared with Yunjia Tianyu's invincibility in the Asian club arena, especially in the finals, where they defeated their opponents by three goals in every game, people can't help but have a question: What's wrong with Yunjia Tianyu?  What is the reason why this new Asian top pick began to languish immediately after returning to China?

    "We have no problems." Two days after losing to Shanghai Shenhua, Yunjia Tianyu Club held an emergency press conference. At the meeting, Yunjia Tianyu Club Chairman Pei Wei said plausibly: "Occasionally, two games are not played well.  It doesn't mean anything. Didn't we also suffer three consecutive draws at the beginning of this year's league? In the end, it only took us three games to regain the top spot in the standings This year's league is different from previous years.  Now, the result of any game will lead to huge changes in the standings. The overall level of our league is increasing, and the number of strong teams is also increasing. After nine rounds of the league, the gap between the last place and the first place is only twelve.  points, the gap of four games No opponent can be underestimated, and because our schedule was extremely intensive some time ago, the players were quite tired, and it is reasonable for them to perform poorly. I think it is reasonable for our players to follow.  After gradually adjusting, Yunjia Tianyu will still be the Asian champion that scares everyone!¡±

    During this period, Pei Wei has been busy preparing for the wedding. The wedding was initially scheduled for July 8th. This period happened to be the break at the end of the league, and neither the national team nor the Olympic team had any tasks.  , the European League has also ended, Nie Fei and other players playing overseas can rush back to attend his wedding, but of course the power of Su Mei¡¯s family will not let Pei Wei casually marry the only princess of the third generation.  After coming back, there were still a lot of things to do, and Pei Wei didn't have time to take care of the club's affairs, so this happened.

    After learning that Yunjia Tianyu only scored one point in two games, Pei Wei couldn't believe his ears. He immediately thought whether some players had been bribed by others to match-fix in the game - this  This is the easiest thought for fans like him who have experienced the "fake A" era, but after watching the video of these two games, Pei Wei is sure that it is not the reason for intentional release.

    Because it was not one or two people, or even three or four players, who caused the entire game to be passive in these two games, but that the entire team was out of shape, and Benitez sent nearly 20 players in these two games.  , including five foreign players. If there is any gambling group that is so powerful that it can buy so many players quietly, even Pei Wei would not believe it.

    When he quickly rushed back to Yunjia City to talk to Benitez, he realized that he was also one of the instigators.

    "The players are disheartened. They seem to have lost their goals after winning the Asian Club Cup." Benitez sighed and said: "Yunjia Tianyu has risen too fast, and has won everything step by step.  All the championships that can be won. This is already the pinnacle for a club, so why not for the players? Without motivation, how can they fight hard to win without motivation?  No matter how many stars the winning team has, it will be difficult for them to win.¡±

    "I understand, but I think those young players have a good desire to win." Pei Wei thought for a while with a sullen face and said.

    "Do you agree?" Benitez looked at Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei nodded heavily: "I want these guys to wake up."

    After getting in touch with Benitez, Pei Wei immediately held a press conference, used those words to stabilize the hearts of the fans, and then announced at the press conference that in view of the six members of the Olympic team due to  Continuous battles are tiring. In order to ensure that they can show a better state in the Olympic qualifiers and win for the Olympic team, it was decided to play in the last round of the league before the start of the Olympic qualifier group stage, which is the tenth round of the league.  No players from the Olympic team will be sent to play.

    Therefore, in the tenth round of the home game against Qingdao Starfish on May 13, Yunjia Tianyu sent out such a lineup: the goalkeeper is substitute goalkeeper Chen Wei, and the four defenders are Xie Feng, Zhou Nan, and Lu Xi  Austrian and Hu Junli, midfielder Zhang Yiming, Deco, Ljungberg and Li Fang, Ljungberg switched to left midfielder. He is originally a player who can play left and right, and his forward partners are Tony and Qule.

    Danxue hid six members of the Olympic team? and the absolute main force, but Yunjia Tianyu knew internally that the boss was very dissatisfied and began to operate on these six domestic players who are currently the most famous and capable in the team.

    Not letting them play is just a small punishment. The boss is proving with actions that no one in the team is indispensable. If you don't work hard, your main position will definitely be taken away by others!

    Using high pressure is certainly not the best method, but in the current situation where there is no time for Pei Wei to be both strong and soft to convince the players, decisively using high pressure is a quick and effective method.

    With Pei Wei personally supervising the battle, Yunjia Tianyu worked hard and suppressed the opponent Qingdao Starfish with a powerful offense throughout the game. Qule and Ljungberg scored one goal each in the first and second half. Yunjia Tianyu finally won  A win at home after three games without a win.

    Although what Pei Wei said at the press conference was basically to stabilize people's hearts, the so-called "we have no problems" was a lie. Pei Wei knew very well that after winning the Asian Club Cup, the club  There are indeed some bad signs in the team, but this year's league schedule is very tight, plus the Olympic qualifiers, and he himself is getting married. It is impossible for him to have time to rectify the atmosphere in the team, so now he can only  Use some quick-effective methods that treat the symptoms but not the root cause to quickly stabilize the team.

    Maybe these members of the Olympic team are innocent, but if you take advantage of a few young players, it will definitely not have any effect. If you kill a chicken to show the monkey, it also depends on whether the chicken is strong enough.

    But after all, Pei Wei was right in one of his words.

    There is indeed not much difference in the strength of the teams in this year's league. This round of the league is another "no tie". All seven games have been decided, and six of the home teams have won. Except for Yunjia Tianyu, Shandong  Hualong defeated the previously ranked Chongqing Huanyu 2-1 in a difficult game at home and jumped to first place. Dalian Dongfang finally got a victory, beating Wuhan Yazhi at home and Shuzhong Tianfu lost to Sichuan Tianfu away from home.  After defeating Jilin, Tianjin beat Beijing, and Shenzhen defeated Guangzhou. The only unlucky home team was Shanghai Shenhua. They lost 0-1 at home to Liaoning Tianyun, and their points were overtaken by Yunjia Tianyu.

    In just ten rounds of the league, the top spot has changed hands several times. At first, Liaoning took the surprising lead, and then Sichuan succeeded in catching up. Then Yunjia Tianyu climbed to the top through a three-game winning streak, and then because of joining the Asian Club  The reason for the cup stopped, Chongqing caught up with a late strike, and then Shandong defeated Chongqing in a direct dialogue and became the fifth team to temporarily become the first team.

    These five teams, plus Shanghai Shenhua, which although they have not reached the first place, but have been chasing the first place, form the main team to win the championship this year.

    However, the sixth-ranked Liaoning is only three points ahead of the seventh-place Jilin, and the gap between the seventh-place Jilin and the relegation zone is only three points - Pei Wei's words are really right.  The gap will definitely not be too big. At least, there will not be a situation like the previous two years where only Yunjia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang were leading the way, while other teams could only follow behind and eat dust.

    After this round of competition, League A entered the first suspension period. Due to the tight schedule of the Olympic qualifying group stage, six games will be played in less than a month, so the Football Association did not  During this period, the league will be arranged, and the eleventh round of competition will not start until June 24.

    Yunjia Tianyu has six players in the 30-man roster opened by the Olympic team coach Milu. They are goalkeeper Xiao Fei, center back Zhu Guosheng, left back Wu Jiang, center midfielder Zheng Zhi, and left midfielder Ai Lin.  and forward Wan Peng.

    Zheng Zhi's selection surprised many people. Only players under the age of 23 can participate in the Olympic Games. Therefore, in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, players born after 1977 are eligible to participate. Zheng Zhi, who was born in 8 years, is younger than other players of the appropriate age.  At three years old, that in itself is an amazing thing.

    In addition, although they are not Yunjia Tianyu players now, but they are two overseas players who came out of Yunjia Tianyu, Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai, eight of the 30 players in the current Olympic team are Yunjia players.  Tianyu trained them. If this Olympic team can achieve good results, then Yunjia Tianyu Club will definitely take the greatest credit.

    Thirty players from all over the world flew to Kunming Haigen, where they will conduct a week-long training camp, and then fly to the Hanoi Division to participate in the first round of competition.  At the same time, Pei Wei also boarded a plane flying to Europe.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 315 Three of you, please come on!

    The club gave the players a month's leave to let them have a good rest, and two foreign players like Deco and Lucio, Pei Wei, generously gave them an extra week's leave to let them rest more in Brazil.  God, and at the same time, I sincerely hope that if it is convenient for them, they can bring their families to settle in China to alleviate their homesickness and so on.

    ¡°As for the other three foreign aids Tony, Ljungberg and Gattuso, Pei Wei secretly kept them.

    The day after the team was disbanded, Pei Wei called the three of them to his office.

    "The three of you can be regarded as veterans of our team. Frederick, you came to our team in January last year. It has been more than a year. Ivan, you are better than Frederick."  You came here half a year ago, almost two years ago, and Luca, you came here in 1995, four years ago"

    Pei Wei¡¯s opening remarks made the three foreign players a little confused. Why did the boss suddenly talk to him like this?  Want to renew your contract?  It's not like that. Ljungberg and Gattuso's contracts still have more than two years, and Toni only extended his contract with Yunjia Tianyu to 2001 last year. There is no reason to re-sign the contract so soon.

    "Frederick, when I brought you back to China from Sweden, I promised that I would find a good home for you. It has been almost a year and a half, and I think you are familiar with it in the team.  "Situation, are you willing to stay in our team? Or do you hope to land in Europe?" Pei Wei turned to Ljungberg and asked.

    Ljungberg was stunned for a moment. He really didn't plan to stay in China for too long when he came to China, because his goal was the five major leagues - but after more than a year of happy life in Yunjia Tianyu, he was almost there.  I forgot about this incident and was ready to continue to stay in China with peace of mind.

    Ljungberg thought for a long time before he raised his head and said a little apologetically: "Boss, I think if there is a chance, I would also like to play in the five major leagues."

    Pei Wei smiled: "Frederick, there is nothing to be embarrassed about The level of the Chinese league is now difficult to match your ability. I believe your achievements will not be what you are now. I have already told Assen  Coach Arsene Wenger recommended you. He is very interested in you, a master of wing breakthroughs, and asked me to go to Arsenal for a half-month trial Are you willing to go? "

    "I do!" Ljungberg never dreamed that such a good thing would suddenly happen to him - you must know that after Wenger's training, Arsenal has changed from the previous team with a rough style, where taking cards was commonplace.  The team has transformed into a championship team with exquisite skills, gorgeous and effective offense. Last season, they broke Manchester United's monopoly on the Premier League. They fought hard to catch up after falling behind by 11 points and took over from Ferguson.  To a league championship, in the season that just ended, although they were suppressed by Manchester United and finished second, they continued to compete with Manchester United to the end. If Beckham hadn't scored a beautiful arc in the last minute of the game against Tottenham,  If there is a line ball, then it will be Arsenal, not Manchester United, who wins the championship with a one-point lead.

    Toni and Gattuso looked at Ljungberg with some envy. For a professional player, landing in the five major leagues that represent the highest level of world clubs is definitely everyone's dream, and Ljungberg is still playing in Asia.  Players can directly land in a championship-level team in the Premier League, which is even more impressive.

    However, the two of them also know where the gap between themselves and Ljungberg is. It is difficult to evaluate their strength, because their positions are completely different from Ljungberg. In terms of their contribution to the team, they are probably about the same.  But Ljungberg has an advantage that none of them have, that is, he is a genuine international player of the Swedish national team, and he is also a main player of the Swedish national team. He is deeply loved by the two head coaches, and Toni and Gattuso,  There is still a long way to go compared to the national team.

    Although the status of the Swedish national team and the Italian national team in world football and European football is not the same, the Swedish team can be regarded as at least second-rate in the world. It also entered the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup.  He is the main force in the national team and has a pivotal position. He can have a foothold no matter which team he goes to.

    But they have confidence in Pei Wei. Since he called them and Ljungberg to talk together and talked about where Ljungberg wanted to go in front of them, they believed that the place recommended to them would not be too bad.

    Sure enough, after talking to Ljungberg, Pei Wei turned to the two of them.

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    "Luca, Ivan, I personally brought you two back from Italy. There is another person like you, and that is Marco. He is now the absolute main force in Perugia, and he also wears a  Captain's armbandI believe it?Your importance on the court is definitely no less than theirs, but I think you should also know how difficult it is to gain a foothold in Serie A.  "

    ?That¡¯s what I said first.

    Tony and Gattuso nodded silently. Before coming to China, Tony played for a Serie C team, while Gattuso ostensibly played for the Serie A team Perugia, but in fact he never played for Perugia.  Jia also played a few games and was still paid as an apprentice. He was kicked out by Perugia as soon as the contract period was up. To put it mildly, Gattuso was worse than Toni before coming to Yunjia Tianyu and could only be regarded as a  Amateur players.

    Although their experience in China has allowed them to build strong self-confidence in themselves, Serie A is now considered the most difficult league to enter. Which player playing in it is not a national-level player from various countries?  After all, it is still the glorious period of Serie A's "Little World Cup".

    "Having said this, I would like to apologize to you. It was only now that I thought of finding a place for you in Italy. After all, you are all players with great ambitions, working hard to enter the Italian national team This paragraph  Miss Su Mei has been contacting the team for you in Europe, and finally found an ideal place," Pei Wei said with a smile.

    The two of them were startled at the same time. No wonder they hadn't seen Miss Su Mei in the club since the boss announced that he was going to get married this summer. Everyone thought that Miss Su Mei was shy and wanted to marry her.  Marrying the boss instead of working in the club, or going to prepare for the wedding. It turns out that she has been staying in Europe for the past few months!

    After knowing this, the two of them were even more moved - the boss's fianc¨¦e was personally busy in Europe for them, and it was before the wedding - where could they find such a humane club?

    The two were about to say some words of gratitude when Pei Wei waved his hand to stop them: "I am not only doing this for you, but also for my club You are very valuable now. Selling you will also be a powerful financial boost to the club.  Supplement.¡±

    Tony and Gattuso burst into laughter. In the past six months, Pei Wei has been given a bonus of 10 million yuan just for winning three championships in the league, FA Cup and Asian Club Cup. He will give himself such an absolute price for a few transfer fees.  The main force is sent away?  What a joke!

    "The two teams that are interested in introducing you are both Serie A clubs. Of course, they are not big clubs, just mid-range and lower-tier teams The economy of Serie A clubs is generally not very prosperous now. As Italians like you, you are in the right position.  There is still a market for players in their prime. Of course, if they ask for trial training, whether they can stay or not depends on your performance," Pei Wei continued.

    The two nodded confidently and showed no dissatisfaction with the trial training requirements. This is normal. After all, Serie A is the world's number one league (at least at the time), and even small and medium-sized clubs are very picky about players.  , players like them who play in the Chinese League, even if they perform well in the video, the opponent must at least see it and believe it.

    But they both believe that as long as they show their good sides on the court, the other team will definitely take a fancy to them!

    "Ivan, the team that is interested in you is Cagliari, the team from Sardinia." Pei Wei did not continue to sell off, turned to Gattuso and said: "They like your style very much, and at the same time they also  There needs to be a mixer running in midfield and five days later, before the final round of the league, they give you a ten-day trial period."

    "Cagliari? Although they haven't achieved any good results in recent years, they have always been a headache for other teams." Gattuso grinned: "I like this kind of team."

    Pei Wei smiled slightly, then turned to Tony.

    Pei Wei has always had deep feelings for Tony, the last remaining foreign aid in the history of Yunjia Tianyu Club: "Luka, to be honest, I don't want to lose you as a playerlike you  Such a player with extremely high professional quality has always set a high example for Chinese players. You came to our club with Michael and Marco. They have all left, and you have stayed.  Here, it has been more than four years, but I know that your goal is to enter the Italian national team, and it is impossible for the Italian national team to use a player who plays abroad, even a great player like Zola.¡±

    The tall Tony bowed deeply to Pei Wei: "Bossthe four years I spent at Yunjia Tianyu were the happiest four years I have lived. It was Yunjia Tianyu who made me, a semi-amateur player, become a professional player."  A true professional player. Indeed, my goal is to win the fourth World Cup for Italy. If it were not for this reason, I would even end my career at Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    "Believe me, you will realize both of these wishes.  "Pei Wei said with certainty, and then he named the club that was interested in Tony: "Udinese has always wanted to find a center who can replace Bierhoff. I think you are very suitable, and they also agree with this.  , soit's also a ten-day trial period.  Three of you, please come on!  "

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 316 Nie Fei¡¯s final game of his debut season in Serie A (resuming two updates a day from tomorrow)

    It ended late, so Nie Fei will definitely miss the Olympic qualifying group stage on the same day. However, the opponent of the Chinese Olympic team in the first game is the Southeast Asian underdog Vietnam team. I believe that even Nie Fei, who seems to be China's number one overseas star, will not  There will be no problem if you can participate.

    Other overseas players such as Sun Chenghai, Li Gang, Li Wei, Li Jinyu, Zhang Xiaorui and others have returned to China in advance to train with the Olympic team, so Pei Wei did not see these when he flew to Europe with Ljungberg and others.  The young generals only met Su Mei at the European branch.

    Naturally, the staff of the European branch took Ljungberg, Gattuso, Toni and others to the training place where they were trying out. Before the contract was negotiated with the new club, they were still Yunjia Tianyu players.  Pei Wei plans to let them play in the three league games in June.

    Since the two decided to get married, Su Mei has been staying in Europe to manage the affairs of the European branch. Later, the transfer director Jiang Hao also flew to assist her, but the two had not seen each other for several months.

    So as soon as Su Mei saw Pei Wei, she immediately hugged Pei Wei tightly, and then bit him hard on the shoulder - I don't know why women always like to bite people to vent their joy.  , Anyway, Pei Wei was so bitten by Su Mei that he grinned and could not say anything.

    "You haven't come to see me for several months! You can really do it!" After biting her, Su Mei still couldn't help but started to lose her temper like an ordinary woman: "Do you think I will definitely marry you? To me  Indifferent."

    Pei Wei looked embarrassed, and asked Li Qiang and others to sneak out quietly after seeing this, so that he would not lose face in front of his subordinates: "How can I I am not busy? Besides, I have already  I have said that Jiang Hao can do these things. He is familiar with Europeans and has a high level of negotiation. He also has Li Qiang and his men assisting him. You don¡¯t have to stay in Europe, but you have to come. Now you still blame me.  ?¡±

    "If you don't blame me, who do you blame?" Su Mei calmed down a little, ran her hands through her hair, and said angrily: "If you call me and ask me to come back, won't I come back? You really have the heart to let me stay in Europe for how long.  months?¡±

    "How do I know you want to come back!" Pei Wei called out to Chong Tianqu: "Why are you so unreasonable Okay, let's just forget it was my fault, okay? How about I make it up to you and take you to watch the last game of Serie A?"  In the round match, Perugia plays AC Milan at home.¡±

    "Well, even if you still know how to care for others, that game is very important. As long as AC Milan wins, they will be the league champion. If Perugia loses, they may be relegated I don't know how Xiao Feizi will perform.  ." Su Mei said with satisfaction.

    "He performed very well this year" Pei Wei said leisurely: "Eleven league goals, eight league assists, and three Italian Cup goals A new player in Serie A can have such a performance  The performance is quite outstanding. It seems that China is going to produce a world-class player!"

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    The training camp of the Olympic team has started for three days. Apart from anything else, this Olympic team is definitely the strongest team in the history of Chinese football in terms of reputation. There are six players who play in Europe and South America alone.  In addition to Nie Fei, there are Chinese double stars Li Jinyu and Zhang Xiaorui who play in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and three players who play in the Premier League and English League One - Arsenal's Sun Chenghai, Coventry's Li Gang and Watford's Li Wei, plus  The elites who have basically become the absolute main force in various A, A and B clubs, the results of the professional league have finally begun to gradually show up.

    This list of 30 people is the top players of the right age selected by head coach Milu from all over the country after more than two months of inspections. Of course, the competition is also unprecedentedly fierce. Everyone knows that entering the final game  There can only be twenty-two people on the roster, and no one wants to be one of the eight who leave.

    Looking at the heated training ground, Milu watched quietly without saying a word. Milu knew what he should do for the Chinese Olympic team to participate in the Olympic qualifiers - judging from the composition of the players, the current national team  The Austrian team is very similar to the Nigeria national team he led last year. There is no shortage of talented players. There are many players who have played in Europe and South America. What's better than that Nigeria team is that they came from the A-League.  This group of players has stronger discipline - this is better than Nigeria, but the shortcomings are the same. The tacit understanding between the players is not enough, and it can even be said to be very lacking.

    The composition of this Olympic team can be divided into three parts, six players who play in Europe, former players of the Qianlibao youth team, former players of the Chinese youth team-and among the six players who play in Europe, Fei and Sun Chenghai are from  They came out of the Chinese youth team, and the other four came out of the Qianlibao youth team. In addition, players like Zheng Zhi who were transferred because of their outstanding performance in the league, the number of membersThe success can be said to be quite complicated.

    Especially Nie Fei who has not yet returned to the team. Milu has watched many of Nie Fei's games. Looking at it with his eyes that have experienced countless things,

    This young player definitely has the potential to become a world superstar. Of course, this Olympic team also has quite a few talented players, like Sun Chenghai, like Li Jinyu, like Zheng Zhi This is why he agreed to serve as  One of the important reasons for the Chinese Olympic team.

    But no matter how outstanding a player is, if he doesn't have a tacit understanding with his teammates, he still won't be able to unleash his abilities. What's more, Fei only has superstar potential and is not yet a true superstar.

    Fortunately, there are many players in this Olympic team who have been teammates with Nie Fei. Four of the six players from Yunjia Tianyu have played with Nie Fei in the same team for more than three years. Plus Sun Chenghai, I believe there are so many players.  With many teammates who have already formed a tacit understanding, Nie Fei's integration into the entire team will definitely speed up.

    Ten days later, it will be the first game. Among the three opponents in this group, Vietnam and Myanmar are not worth mentioning. The only one that can pose a threat to the Olympic team is probably the North Korean team, which has just been able to participate in international competitions. For this  This is a brave force and should not be underestimated.

    Fortunately, the game against North Korea was the last one. Nie Fei should be able to come back by then, right?

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    This season's Serie A can be said to be full of ups and downs. Last season's champions Juventus and Inter Milan both fell to the bottom. Fiorentina initially relied on the outstanding performance of the God of War Batistuta and the Brazilian beast Edmundo to lead the way.  , but with the injury of the God of War, the decline in form, and the recurrence of old habits, the beast that refused to play football was unable to work hard, and the Viola began to stop its progress. At this time, Lazio, which had accumulated a lot of money, began to show off its power, and was only left in the league.  In the next seven rounds, they were seven points ahead of second place AC Milan, and the championship was in sight. However, at this time, Lazio inexplicably lost its chain, losing to city rivals Roma and the down-and-out Juventus, and the gap was narrowed to one point.  Encouraged, AC Milan continued to put pressure on its opponents with a wave of six consecutive victories. Lazio, which lacked championship background, finally failed to withstand the pressure. In the last round, it was tied 1-1 by Fiorentina in the away game, and AC Milan took the lead by one point.  , in the final round, as long as AC Milan can defeat Perugia on the road, they will be able to win their sixteenth league championship trophy without anyone being optimistic about it!

    For Perugia, if they lose this game, they may be relegated. Now they are ranked fourteenth in the standings, only three points ahead of Salernitana, the fifteenth place in the relegation zone, with a net victory  There are three fewer goals than the opponent, and Salernitana's opponent is Piacencha, the 13th place with the same points as them but seven more goal difference. If they lose to AC Milan, Salernitana will  If Tana defeats Piacenza, they will be relegated to Serie B due to their goal difference disadvantage (the bottom four in the 1999 Serie A were relegated).

    For this game, AC Milan is determined to win. Even though they were at an unprecedented low point in the previous two seasons, this season they relied on playing hard on the wing to find Bierhoff's head and were still ranked first before the last round of games.  With first place in the standings, they are absolutely desperate for this championship. Although their opponent Lazio is Parma, which is fourth in the standings, its strength is definitely above the relegation team Perugia.  But under such circumstances, compared with a Parma who has secured fourth place in the Champions League entering next season and a Perugia who is trying to keep a seat in Serie A, I believe everyone will think that Perugia is more difficult to deal with.

    What's more, Perugia's home results this year are terrifying. Renato has achieved absolutely brilliant results. They have tied with Lazio, Fiorentina and Juventus, and won against strong teams such as Parma, Roma and Inter Milan. So far,  They only lost to Bari in the 32nd round. If their poor away results hadn't held them back (no wins, only four draws, and fourteen losses), then Perugia's goal  I'm afraid it's not impossible to hit the European arena, or even the Champions League.

    And for AC Milan, a team like Perugia that sticks to counterattacks and relies on two or three players with excellent technical speed in the frontcourt has always been a headache. In this game, Perugia's goal is to score a point.  They will definitely do a better defense, not to mention that they also have Materazzi, who is equally good at heading the ball, in their team. I believe that "Golden Head" Biehoff will not have an easy game in this game.

    AC Milan fans all over the world are paying attention to this AC Milan championship battle, and Pei Wei and Su Mei are also paying attention, but what they are paying attention to is the last battle of Nie Fei's first Serie A season.

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    Here, what is your goal?

    Should you increase your personal data as quickly as possible so that wealthy clubs can take a fancy to you, or should you fight for the team's performance and make the team's performance even better while sacrificing your own performance?  This is a difficult choice.

    For Fei, if it is the former goal, then he has done well enough to be able to score more than ten goals and nearly ten assists a year in Serie A, which is known as the most difficult to play.  For a midfielder, this is close to a master-level performance.

    But from the perspective of the latter goal, there is still the possibility of relegation until the last round, and Fei has not done enough.

    After coming to Italy for a year, my most immediate feeling is that it is so different from China.

    When he was at Yunjia Tianyu, Nie Fei accompanied Yunjia Tianyu step by step from the second level, and did not leave until he reached the top and won the league championship. Although he failed to win the Asian Club Cup with the team,  That's just because he didn't stay. Everyone knows that as long as Nie Fei can stay in Yunjia Tianyu for one more year, he will add another golden Asian Club Cup to his resume.

    But in Perugia, no matter how high Nie Fei's ambition is, he hopes to achieve better results with Perugia - but he can only think about it in his heart, and if he says it, don't say anything else.  People, even the boss Gauci and his best friend Materazzi would laugh at him.

    Yunjia Tianyu can use six years to step by step become an important giant in China and even Asia, but even if Perugia is given sixty years, they will not be able to become a true giant in Serie A.

    Pei Wei knows this. The history he has experienced has fully proved how difficult it is for a new giant to appear in the five major leagues-except for the top three in the north, no matter how many other teams there are,  No matter how much money is invested, no matter how good stars join, they can only win one league championship in a certain year. At other times, the top three in the north will always take turns to dominate, and occasionally they will be won by teams like Roma and Lazio.  And teams like Roma and Lazio can only achieve such results after having sufficient historical accumulation.

    Just like Parma and Lazio now, they have indeed succeeded with sufficient financial investment. Lazio will also win the league championship next year, but the consequence is that after the initial crazy investment, the team will soon decline.  By the time Pei Wei was reborn in 2006, a team like Parma, once known as the "fourth richest team", had been reduced to fighting for relegation every year.

    It's very simple. Behind the top three in the north are Italy's largest families. Behind Juventus is the Yafit Group, which controls more than 70% of Italy's economic lifeline. Behind AC Milan is the Italian Prime Minister and the media.  King Silvio Berlusconi and Inter Milan are slightly inferior, but the Moratti family controls oil. Coupled with Tronchetti, the most solid ally, this is the capital they can compete with the "Holy Alliance".

    Therefore, only the three northern powers that have been able to stand at the top of Serie A for a hundred years, representing the three northern powers of machinery, media and oil that can control the entire country's economic goods, can be called the top giants of Serie A!

    In China, it is very easy for a club to succeed. As long as you have enough financial support, you can quickly use money to build a strong team. And as long as you are lucky and pay attention to the overall development, it is too easy to get ahead.  , but in Italy, it is impossible to give you such an opportunity. It is very simple. The biggest source of income for European clubs now is the bonus for participating in the Champions League. Only the top four can participate in the Champions League. Who would be willing to have one more team to grab the cake?  team?

    Or to use a simpler metaphor, is it easier to build a stadium in a densely populated city or in a rural area?

    If Serie A is a city, then Serie A is a rural area.

    So before flying to Perugia, Pei Wei warned him not to expect to use his own efforts to help Perugia enter the European competition, enter the Champions League or even win the league championship - that is impossible, and more importantly  It is to express yourself in competitions and improve your abilities, so that you can earn more income in the future and get more opportunities to exercise and improve yourself.

    At first, Fei was a little disapproving, but after gradually getting familiar with Serie A, he had to admit that Pei Wei's words were really correct.

    The entire club, whether it is the boss Gauci or the head coach Cosmi, all they want is to retain their seat in Serie A, which means more generous income, while the players only want to show their abilities. If they can be seen by wealthy clubs  in, then it means a more brilliant future - so sometimes they oftenPeople tend to put their personal performance above that of the team, and sometimes coaches and owners even acquiesce to this approach - the reason is simple, they know that they cannot keep stars in their teams.

    The better it is now, the more likely it is to sell it at a good price. Sometimes the player is enough to cover the entire team's operating expenses for a year.

    This approach makes Fei very uncomfortable. In Class A, all clubs are trying to keep their stars, but here, basically all the mid-to-lower teams make a living by selling players.

    But this situation is nothing to put it bluntly. Generally speaking, the backstage bosses of Serie A clubs don¡¯t care whether the club can make a profit. What they care about is how much advertising effect the club can bring to the head office. And many small clubs in Serie A are  They survive by cultivating players and then transferring them to obtain cash. The difference in situation directly leads to the difference in philosophy.

    So Fei later adapted to this. Anyway, now he is the core of Perugia's offense. Everything is played around him. He is also responsible for penalty kicks, free kicks and other set kicks. At first, Nie Fei  He was still a little embarrassed, but later he got used to it. He was always the first choice to take penalty kicks in games. Even captain Materazzi, who was also good at taking penalty kicks, was willing to let him take the penalty kick.

    And today, for Fei, is another perfect opportunity to express himself.

    Maldini, Costacurta, Boban, Leonardo, Weah, Biehovthese famous names are right in front of him. In order to win the championship, they must use all their abilities to deal with the Perugia team.  , if he can show his strength in front of them, then even if Perugia is relegated, he will not worry about finding a better place.

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    "Today's game, I think everyone should know that the situation is very serious." In the Perugia locker room, head coach Cosmi said to everyone with a serious expression: "Our opponents are here for the championship, but  Our goal is also very important, which is to keep our place in the First Division! I believe those damn media have discussed the consequences of each situation in detail. You should also know that even if we lose, we may not be relegated But  Now I want to tell you that the most reliable thing is to control our destiny in our own hands!"

    He raised a finger: "Our goal is one point! Do you understand? One point is enough. I don't care how many fucking Milan fans hope AC Milan can win the league championship. That has nothing to do with us.  We can't afford to lose! And where is this place? It's the Renardori Stadium! We've beaten Roma, Parma, and Inter Milan here. No other team can win here except that damn Bari team.  We have taken away three points here, even from A Milan! So we can't just rely on defense, we have to use offense to deal with them! We can't defend. Although we have Marco, he can't be at 90!  If the tall German man can't get a header within minutes, AC Milan's defense has a big problem, we will definitely have a chance!"

    "Got it!" the players replied in unison, and Nie Fei also shouted together, but he knew in his heart that even if Perugia was relegated, these players would not suffer much losses, except for some substitutes who rarely played.  In addition, the main players have no worries that no one wants them. Even if they can't go to a wealthy club, they will not be unable to find a place in the newly promoted teams and some mid-to-lower teams next season. Some of them can even go to a club that can play in European competitions.  As for the fate of the Perugia club after being relegated - who cares?

    However, this mentality does not prevent them from showing their best on the court - such a game is a rare opportunity. If they perform well, it will undoubtedly add a heavy weight to their future. No one will  In this kind of competition, you can't work hard enough.

    And the Perugia club will not forcefully keep these players after being relegated - it is simple, a Serie B club does not need to pay so much salary to support these Serie A players, they would rather use a group of weaker but cheaper players.  Come to play in the second division league - Nie Fei felt a little ridiculous when he thought that the first division A club would rather take the risk of offending the players but forcibly retain the main players after being relegated.

    ? ?Actually, what is a professional league?  This is called the professional league. Everything is conducted in a professional manner. It is cold and impersonal, but very practical.

    There are examples of people like Batistuta who would rather take a salary cut to stay in Florence and help the team get promoted to Serie A again, but the proportion is too small, so there is only one God of War.

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    The stadium immediately erupted with huge cheers. Without a single win in the away game, Perugia's ability to avoid being relegated is entirely due to the strength of their home court. Their home record of eleven wins, four draws and one loss allowed them to  It scored 37 points out of the existing 40 points. Correspondingly, it had the worst away results in Serie A with three draws and fourteen losses. It is a veritable "Dragon at Home and Worm at Away."  If only home results are counted, then they can even compete for the championship.

    The excellent home results are not only due to the tactical purpose of head coach Cosmi which is to desperately grab points at home, but every time the Renado fans shout, they can bring great psychological pressure to the away team.

    Faced with such a fanatical atmosphere, the AC Milan players did not have a trace of fear. Also, what have they not seen before?  Which international football player from various countries has not seen the world?  What's more, this game is related to whether they can win the league championship. If they are easily intimidated by the fans, then they are not worthy of wearing Milan jerseys!

    Goalkeeper, Abbiati, a strongman who came from AC Milan¡¯s youth team but pushed veteran goalkeeper Rossi to the bench this season, right back, Danish international Helvig, left back, Italian national team captain Maldini, center back  Former Italian international Costacurta and Argentina international Ayala, defensive midfielder Ambrosini, left midfielder Argentinian Gugli, right midfielder Brazilian international Leonardo, attacking midfielder Croatian international Boban, double forward former World Football  Mr. Weah, the Liberian international, and Bierhoff, the German international and the top scorer in Serie A last season, are today's AC Milan lineup.

    The stars are shining and the big names are gathered. This is the best portrayal of AC Milan's lineup. They are basically the main international players from various countries, and lastly they are also the main force of the Italian National Youth Team.  The least famous person in the team is probably the Argentinian Gugli, but Pei Wei knows that this Argentine with a very long name (full name is Guglielmin Pietro, not including the surname) is the best player this season.  The most outstanding game, a few years later, AC Milan made a very cost-effective deal with him, exchanging him from Inter Milan for the future core midfielder of the Italian national team, Pirlo. This was probably the most disappointing thing for Inter Milan Chairman Mo Mo  A deal that Ratty regretted.

    Compared with AC Milan, which is almost made of gold, Perugia's lineup looks much shabby. The goalkeeper is the veteran Italian goalkeeper Spagruno. The entire defense line is composed of local Italian players, except for Mao Zedong.  In addition to Traci, the other three defenders are Matricano, Traversa and Castellini. They are basically the kind of unknown players in Serie A. The only ones who are trustworthy are these defenders.  They are all between the ages of 23 and 28, in their prime. The two defensive midfielders are Italian Allegni and Croatian international Lapagek, the left midfielder is Uruguayan O'Neal, and the right midfielder is the Chinese international.  Nie Fei, the two forwards are Italian Amoruso and Greek Frizas. Except for the four foreign players who have international status, the others are just second-rate local players in Italy.

    This is also a characteristic of small and medium-sized Serie A clubs. They do not have sufficient transfer funds, so they can only poach some capable players from second-tier leagues in South America or Europe but lack a stage, and then supplement them with some local players that the giants look down on.  Team, in fact, the strength of such clubs is often not bad, but they are not as famous as the superstars of those wealthy families.

    Fei's eyes swept over the AC Milan players. Nie Fei could only see each of them on TV before, but now, he was fighting to the death with these famous people in the world -  ¨DIf you stay in China, you will never have this opportunity. Even if the boss Pei Wei can bring AC Milan to play a friendly match with Yunjia Tianyu, let¡¯s not say whether the other side is willing to send all the main players.  Everyone is here, and it is still unknown whether they are willing to have a real fight with you.

    And now - for the sake of the league championship, AC Milan has deployed the strongest lineup they can put on the field now, and without mobilization, these superstars will fight with their lives one by one. If such an opportunity had not come to Serie A,  How can you get it by becoming a part of it!

    While he was sizing up the AC Milan players, the AC Milan players were also sizing him up - in the past year, the name Nie Fei has gradually begun to become louder in Serie A. Although during the winter break, Nie Fei's name  His state had some ups and downs, and he even sat on the bench for two games. However, after entering March, Nie Fei's performance began to improve again. He had either scored or assisted in five consecutive games. If it hadn't been for Nie Fei's performance in the previous game.  Fei was suspended for one game for accumulating five yellow cards, so Perugia may not have lost to Bari by one goal at home. Even if they could only get one point in that game, Perugia would have successfully avoided relegation ahead of schedule and would not have been relegated.

    ??The point where AC Milan has to fight to the death in one round to avoid relegation.

    But in Pei Wei¡¯s view, this would be much more beneficial to Nie Fei ¨C if he had been relegated in advance.If it was successful, no one in Perugia would be willing to offend AC Milan for an inconsequential game. Even if Nie Fei wanted to fight at that time, he would not be able to do anything without the full support of his teammates.

    For Pei Wei, compared with Nie Fei's future, whether Perugia can be relegated has nothing to do with him. You must know that when Nie Fei transferred, there was such a clause in the contract. If Perugia was relegated, then Nie Fei would be relegated.  He can just leave, so Pei Wei is not worried that Nie Fei will play in Serie B - although Nie Fei may not be willing to relegate the team he plays for.

    This is indeed the case. AC Milan's head coach Zaccheroni warned before the game that he must be careful with several important players in the Perugia team. Amoruso is the second shooter in the Perugia team.  Although the other forward Frizas has not scored many goals, he is also a great threat in the penalty area at a height of 1.96 meters, especially now that AC Milan's back line does not have a player who is particularly good at heading the ball, and Peru  Jia's core midfielder Nie Fei left it to Ambrosini, who was full of energy and fierce style, to defend. By keeping an eye on these three people, Perugia's frontcourt offense basically failed.

    Nie Fei, who was standing at the end of the queue in Perugia, took a deep breath and then followed the teammates in front of him onto the court.

    The moment he stepped onto the lawn, a surge of pride surged into his chest - AC Milan, here I come, let me prove with my performance that I, Nie Fei, will definitely become a world-class player!

    This place will be my stage!

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    "Du¡ª¡ª" The whistle in the referee's mouth rang, and boos filled the sky. Nie Fei sat up from the ground, helplessly adjusted his shin guards, shook his head and sighed.

    Only ten minutes into the game, he was tripped by the opponent for the third time. The first two times were by Ambrosini, and this time it was Gully who returned to defense.

    It seems that AC Milan does not want to give Perugia any chance. They would rather sacrifice Ambrosini's offensive ability to see Nie Fei killed, and he has done it very successfully. As soon as Nie Fei gets the ball, he can intercept it in advance.  If Nie Fei controls the ball for a while, he will immediately and decisively commit a foul.

    Just now, Fei managed to get rid of him with a concealed feint. Just as he was about to speed up, Guli immediately rushed over from the side and hit Nie Fei.

    The referee called Gully over and gave him a verbal warning before the game started. Moreover, Gully¡¯s foul action was not serious. It was impossible for the referee to play the card at this time.

    However, for a player who has only been in Serie A for one year to receive such treatment, it shows that Fei's performance this year is indeed outstanding, so outstanding that even a giant like AC Milan has to pay special attention to him.

    "Fei, don't be anxious" Pei Wei in the stands said silently in his heart. Sitting next to him was Su Mei who was watching anxiously: "An opponent like AC Milan cannot be defeated by you alone. Don't be too nervous."  Force it, take your time, the other party can't stare at you for ninety minutes."

    The first half was uneventful, and one point meant victory. Perugia did not defend in its own half, but attacked further forward. However, because the organizer Nie Fei was being targeted, another attacker  Midfielder O'Neill was unable to do anything under the pressure of the opponent's right back Helweger. In addition, Perugia's two full-backs are mainly defensive and their assist ability is not strong, so although they can compete with their opponents on the field  Evenly matched, but the offensive effect was not good.  AC Milan, who must win, did not attack aggressively at the beginning. Instead, they patiently used Boban and Leonardo's skills in the midfield to advance and hand over the ball more after attracting the opponent's defense.  The two wingers created a header opportunity for Bierhoff through Gully on the left and Helweg on the right. However, Materazzi was in very good condition today.  His strength cannot be compared with Bierhoff, but under his defense, the German giant was not able to successfully head the ball several times.

    The game passed like this for half an hour.

    In the 37th minute, the flying free kick was cleared with the header of Bierhoff who was returning to defense. The ball fell to Boban's feet. After passing a defender, the Croatian accurately sent the ball to Weah.  At his feet, the explosive power of the former World Footballer was fully demonstrated in this pass. He took the ball and passed two Perugia defenders in a row. Unfortunately, he was caught by Materazzi who was chasing after him in front of the goal.  Block the ball out of the baseline.  AC Milan's fourth corner kick since the start of the game.

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    "A goal." But in fact, this theory is impossible to establish. Today, when defenses are becoming more and more intensive and the prevention of set pieces is becoming more and more strict, let alone two corner kicks for a goal, even if it is a goal,  Ten corner kicks may not result in a goal.

    However, for the current AC Milan, frontcourt set pieces such as corner kicks or free kicks are an important means for them to score goals. The precise footwork of Boban and Leonardo ensures the accuracy of the pass.  Biehoff, who is known to be able to take penalty kicks with his head, can use his 1.91 meter height to create enough opportunities. Even if he has no chance to top the ball, his header ferry can create more opportunities for his teammates.  Good opportunity.

    In the first three corner kicks, due to the unsatisfactory placement, or because Materazzi successfully relied on his two-centimeter height advantage over the opponent to prevent Biehhoff's header from being used, it was actually in the upper corner.  In a corner kick, Weah's shot in front of the goal hit the crossbar heavily. This was the closest the two sides came to scoring since the start.

    So when he saw Boban running towards the corner flag, Cosmi stood up and shouted to the court: "Marco, you go and defend Weah! The Germans asked Frizas to defend."  !¡±

    Cosmi's approach makes sense. After the start of today's game, Bierhoff's condition did not seem to be very good. Only two shots missed. However, Weah's condition seemed to be very good, and several shots were very effective.  Threat, although he is known for his skills and speed, he is also a standard center, with a height of 1.84 meters, and as a black man, his jumping ability is also quite good, except for Materazzi, Peru  The other defenders in Jia are too short to defend him. As for Bierhoff, Frizas can defend him when he returns to defense. Even if Frizas, as a center, cannot defend well, heading the ball is his strength.  Besides, he is five centimeters taller than Biehoff, so he should have no problem defending high balls.

    ? Boban, who put on the No. 10 jersey after Savicevic left AC Milan, took a deep breath, observed the situation in the penalty area, took two steps back, then started a run-up and kicked the ball into the penalty area!

    The ball drew an outward arc in the air and quickly flew towards the center of the penalty area!

    Standing in the middle of the penalty area, Biehoff used his strong body to hold Frizas, and then jumped high!

    Although Frizas tried hard to compete with Biehoff for position, his squeeze seemed to have no effect at all. After not bumping Biehhoff, he jumped up immediately, trying to take advantage of his height.  Use the advantage to head the ball to clear the ball in advance.

    But it was already too late. Although he was five centimeters taller than his opponent, Biehoff not only relied on his height, but his jumping ability was also quite amazing. Frizas, who took off in a hurry, was completely unable to take advantage of his height advantage.  , Biehoff jumped half a head higher than him, then lowered his head and hit the goal with a standard overhead shot!

    The ball falling rapidly was pushed hard by Biehoff. The power contained in the ball, the momentum brought by the free fall, and the force added when Biehoff shook his head, directly caused the ball to fly quickly.  He changed direction and flew towards the upper left corner of the goal!

    The power and speed of Biehov's header are not inferior to those shot with his feet. Regarding this close shot, all Perugia goalkeeper Spagruno could do was subconsciously wave his hand.  In a moment, the ball had hit the net behind him hard!

    After landing, Biehoff clenched his fists and roared loudly. This year's career in Milan has put Biehoff under a lot of pressure. The whole team's tactics revolve around him.  His performance directly affects the team's results - although he is the most rigorous German, there are times when he is in a sluggish state, and his skills with his feet are indeed much worse than his skills on the head, and he is often criticized.  This made the usually calm and peaceful German say after a game: "Only Gully in the team can pass the ball." With such angry words, now his header helped AC Milan in the most critical moment of winning the championship.  Taking the lead in a game, I can finally feel proud!

    Berlusconi in the stands also hugged his assistant Galliani excitedly. After he took charge of AC Milan, he had never encountered a trough like the previous two seasons - in the first two seasons  During the season, AC Milan, which had just won the fifteenth league championship in history, encountered an unprecedented decline. For two consecutive seasons, it could only fight for relegation and failed to even qualify for the Intertoto Cup.  The Milan dynasty collapsed in an instant. If we can win the league championship under such unfavorable circumstances this season, it will undoubtedly give a shot of stimulant to Milan's revival!

    Cosmi made a mistake. He should not have replaced Materazzi, who was originally marking Bierhoff, and used a forward to defend the opponent in this stalemate situation.The main striker of the side is undoubtedly an act of suicide.

    But fortunately this

    It¡¯s not too late to make the mistake, he still has enough time to make up for it

    So after the game restarted, Materazzi continued to appear next to Bierhoff to perform his defensive duties.

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    ¡°It¡¯s not okay to continue like this.¡±

    Fei thought in his mind that his opponent's physical strength seemed to be very good. He had been running in the frontcourt for such a long time and still could not get rid of the opponent. It seemed that if this continued, he would not be able to support the opponent before he could wear him down.  , it seems that we can only rely on our own technology and breakthroughs to compete head-on with the opponent.

    Thinking of this, he ran back a few steps and waved to Lapage who was picking up the ball.

    Lapagek took the ball knowingly and took a few steps to the right, attracting part of Gully's attention. Then he made a diagonal pass and passed the ball to the flying feet who had just accelerated and temporarily escaped Ambrosini's defense.

    The midfielder AC Milan has deployed has strong offensive ability, but the defense is a bit poor. Since they sent Dutch midfielder Davis to Juventus at a very cheap price, they have not been able to find a particularly outstanding player.  As for the defensive midfielder, if they didn't have Ambrosini who was cultivated by themselves, then they would be considered very weak in the defensive midfielder position.

    Among the players who played today, there is no doubt about the skills and creativity of Boban and Leonardo, but their defensive abilities are very poor and basically cannot help. After Gurley was attracted by Lapagek,  Ambrosini was the only one Nie Fei had to deal with.

    As soon as Fei turned around after taking the ball, he saw Ambrosini appearing in front of him. This has happened more than once.

    Fei dropped his left shoulder, quickly moved the ball to the right with his feet, and then prepared to go around the opponent's left side.

    If Ambrosini could be thrown away so easily, then Nie Fei would not be inactive until now. Although his body moved to the right following Nie Fei's shaking, his feet stayed in place.  If Nie Fei continued to do this set of actions, he would definitely be cut off.

    But he overlooked one thing. When he took this pose, his legs were spread wide, leaving a huge gap

    Fei's right foot, which was moving the ball outward, suddenly pulled back, blocked the ball's path and gently moved it back, and then sent the ball forward. The ball immediately passed through Ambrosini's legs.  It rolled over, and then Nie Fei used his legs to jump over Ambrosini's legs and caught up with the ball!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A beautiful ball pass!

    Reinado¡¯s fans were roaring loudly, suppressing all the shouts of more than 2,000 AC Milan fans who came from afar.

    "What an outstanding technique!" Zaccheroni stood up in surprise on the sidelines. He knew that this Chinese young man's technique was excellent, but he didn't expect it to be so outstanding!

    And Fei made full use of his failure in the previous game to paralyze Ambrosini. This cunning way of playing is very similar to a Brazilian player!

    At this moment, "Crazy Zach" became interested in this young man.

    After being thrown away by Fei, Ambrosini, who tried to commit a foul, failed to do so. He grabbed a handful of air with his backhand. Nie Fei had already increased his speed and avoided his hand.

    After getting rid of his opponent, Fei quickly dribbled the ball through the center circle. His skillful ball sense meant that he did not need to be distracted to look at the ball at his feet. Instead, he looked around and observed the movements of his teammates.

    AC Milan, which has always been known for its solid defensive line, naturally would not let him take the ball casually like this. The left-back captain Maldini immediately came up from the side and stuck to Nie Fei.

    Maldini, one of the greatest left backs in Italian history, is naturally much better defensively than Ambrosini. Although he is not very fast, Maldini is very experienced and unmatched.  He made good use of his physical advantage to continuously slow down Nie Fei's progress, giving his teammates sufficient time to defend.

    Seeing that Ambrosini and Guli were about to return to defense, Nie Fei was forced to get out of the way and handed the ball to Amoruso at the front of the penalty area. The Italian forward was defended by Ayala.  He shot from the front of the penalty area and the ball was caught by Abbiati with a side dive.

    Fei glanced at Maldini unwillingly, is this the best defender in the world?  Just now, I felt completely powerless. If Maldini had not stopped him, then even if this threat could not lead to a goal, it would at least make the opponent's defense panic.

    After Abbiati drove the ball far away, the referee blew the whistle for the first half.At the final whistle, AC Milan entered the halftime break with a 1-0 lead.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 320 Invitation

    Chapter 320 Invitation

    "In the first half, our performance was so poor!" Cosmi's roaring voice almost reached the locker room and could be heard clearly in the corridor: "There is no threatening attack, only meaningless possession time!  The opponent only had one chance and they seized it! Of course, that defensive mistake was my fault, but at other times, you didn't show any desire to win! "

    The players sat around quietly, no one answered, and Cosmi continued to roar: "In the second half, play more boldly! For us, it makes no difference whether we lose one goal or two goals Offensively  ! Attack! Attack again! Nie Fei, your teammates will focus more on your feet in the second half, are you confident?"

    Nie Fei adjusted his socks, thought for a while and shook his head: "It's hard to deal with Gulli, Ambrosini, and Maldini, the three of them are exactly opposite me. It's hard to deal with them.  Just like just now, as long as one person is entangled with me, our rapid attack will not be able to play. "

    "That's easy." Cosmi drew two lines on the tactical board: "In the second half, you and O'Neal change positions and come to the left! Even if Ambrosini stares back at you, Gully and Maldini cannot give up.  Use the defensive area on your left to defend you. Leonardo on their right is not good at defending, and Helvig is better at attacking. If you come here, you can at least suppress their two attacks, so let¡¯s do it!¡±

    Nie Fei nodded, showing that he understood.

    "In the second half, the two full-backs boldly pressed me, at least to contain the opponent's defenders. We invested too few troops in the offense. They were able to mark us with just the defense they could pass the ball.  Pass it to Nie Fei or O'Neal. If you can't pass it, just hit the ball directly into their penalty area and let Frizas' height work. Understand? We have to score at least one goal in the second half!"

    He gritted his teeth and looked around at the players: "Evening the score before they score the second goal This is my minimum requirement, do you understand?"

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    After the start of the second half, Perugia launched a fierce attack, and the score on another field was also passed. Salernitana leads Piacencha 1-0 at home, if this is the final score.  Then Perugia will become the fourth Serie A team to be relegated this season.

    Now the players in Perugia are working hard. Although even if the team is relegated, their future will not be affected, but as professional players, it is undoubtedly a big shame for the team to be relegated during their playing time. No matter what,  , I have to work hard on the court, even if the opponent is a strong player competing for the league championship.

    No one who can become a main player in the Serie A team is a simple person, although his reputation is far from comparable to those big names in AC Milan.  But they also have their own uniqueness.

    Nie Fei, who switched to the left wing, was much more active than in the first half. Although his best positions are the center and right wing, he can also play on the left wing. The balance of his left and right feet allows him to also play on the left wing.  Show at least 80% of his ability, after avoiding Maldini and Gurley, two players with excellent defensive abilities.  On the right, he basically only had to deal with Ambrosini. After Ambrosini moved to the wing to defend him, a gap inevitably appeared in the middle, which also gave Perugia two defensive midfielders.  Plug in the opportunity.

    In the first half, Perugia's two full-backs, who were basically no more than the center line, began to actively press forward. Their presence forced AC Milan's defenders to devote more energy to paying attention to them.  Invisibly, it also helped Nie Fei and others reduce the pressure on defense.

    In the second half, Perugia's style of play was much more active and simpler. Basically, after the two wings got the ball, they would break through if they could. If they couldn't break through, they would directly hit the ball from the wings or even the midfielder into the penalty area and beat Frizas.  At this point, although AC Milan's defense line is world-class in terms of reputation and strength, it is not enough in terms of height.

    The highest point is left-back captain Maldini, who is 1.87 meters tall.  Helvig and Costacurta are both just over 1.8 meters tall. Although Ayala is the captain of the Argentine national team, his height has also inherited the short status of the Argentine people. He is only 1.76 meters tall and 1.7 meters tall.  The 96-meter Frizas poked into the AC Milan penalty area, and he was a giant.

    Perugia's series of high-altitude bombings caught AC Milan's battle-tested defense a little unprepared. Left back Maldini had to return more to the center of the penalty area to help defend high-altitude balls. This left Gulli alone to deal with.  O'Neal's pressure dropped sharply.  Perugia's right wing also came alive.

    With the two wings re-energized, Perugia played harder and harder amidst the unremitting cheers of 20,000 fans at the Leonardo Curry Stadium.  1In the meantime, even AC Milan could only temporarily retreat to avoid the limelight. Even Bierhoff returned to the penalty area to help defend high-altitude balls.  Only Weah was left in the frontcourt to contain Perugia's offense near the center circle.

    In the 51st minute, Nie Fei took the ball from the left. After shaking it for a few times, he saw that he could not deceive Ambrosini. He immediately turned around and made a diagonal pass. The full-back inserted in the back row directly made a 45-degree angle.  Passing the ball into the penalty area, Frizas shook his head and hit the goal, and the ball went over the crossbar.

    In the 53rd minute, Boban dribbled the ball past compatriot Lapagek's defense, and then passed the ball to Weah in front. Perugia's center back blocked Weah with his body, and Materazzi took the ball first.  Knocked to the goalkeeper, the goalkeeper made a big kick to clear the ball.

    In the 56th minute, Perugia organized a very threatening attack. O'Neal passed Gully beautifully and knocked the ball to the full-back behind him before Maldini came up to cover the position. The full-back came down.  On the pass, Frizas unexpectedly headed the ball out of the penalty area. Nie Fei suddenly stepped in from behind and jumped in front of Ambrosini to volley!

    "Go in!" Pei Wei suddenly stood up from his seat. Nie Fei's shot was very sudden, fast, powerful, and at a tricky angle. It passed directly through the dense crowd of players from both sides in the penalty area!

    But AC Milan¡¯s young goalkeeper Abbiati made a wonderful save.  With a quick side dive, he almost blocked the ball out of the baseline with his fingertips!

    A huge sigh immediately sounded above the Leonardo Curry Stadium. Cosmi on the sidelines had already jumped up, but when he saw that the ball did not go into the goal, he fell down in frustration. He turned around and punched the rain in anger.  On the balcony, he kept cursing something.

    Pei Wei shook his head regretfully. This was Perugia's best chance since the start. Unfortunately, Abbiati's wonderful performance killed the goal.  Although Perugia now has the advantage on the court, it is just that AC Milan does not want to fight with its opponents when it is in the lead. If it cannot equalize at this time, then Perugia has basically lost this game.  .

    After missing this scoring opportunity, Perugia's offensive was somewhat frustrated. The experienced AC Milan players immediately seized this opportunity and launched two very threatening attacks. Although Perugia's defense was desperately blocking it,  It failed to expand the score, but it also successfully reversed the passive situation on the scene just now.  The two sides entered a stalemate stage again.

    Despite the stalemate, Perugia's defensive pressure was much less than in the first half. Helvig's assist was suppressed by Nie Fei, and Guli's advance on the left was restrained by O'Neal. The relative skills at his feet  The lack allowed Biehov to almost disappear into the Perugia penalty area without any support from the wing.  The skills of Boban Leonardo and Weah also did not work well under the fierce defense of Perugia defenders.

    But for Perugia, what they need now is offense to tie the score. As Cosmi said, losing one goal has the same effect as losing ten goals.  Whenever Piacenza loses to Salernitana, the result is relegation.

    Nie Fei once again got the ball in the midfield, and Ambrosini followed him like a tarsal maggot. Seeing the ghost of his opponent, Nie Fei felt a little annoyed.

    In the last away game against AC Milan, Nie Fei was put on the bench by head coach Cosmi due to some fluctuations in his condition. Nie Fei, who did not participate in that game, faced AC Milan for the first time in the league.  It was also the first time to face Ambrosini's defense.

    Although Ambrosini is also a world-famous player, he is not the absolute main force of AC Milan.  He remembers what Pei Wei and Wenger said, that he has the ability to become a world-class player. If he can't show his strength in the face of Ambrosini's defense, then how can he become a world-class attacker?

    This is completely Nie Fei's misunderstanding. You must know that he also performed very well when facing stronger defensive midfielders such as Davis and Deschamps. And although Ambrosini often played as a substitute in AC Milan, he  No matter what other team he joins, he is always eager to get his strength, not to mention that now he is fighting for the league championship.  Anyone who can become a professional player will not be mediocre.  Often a sense of purpose and a desire to win can allow players to perform at a higher level.

    But Nie Fei did not expect this. He was eager to prove his strength in front of AC Milan.  Of course, the best way to prove your strength is to score goals to counterattack the opponent, so that the opponent dare not underestimate you!

    Nie Fei lost the normalcy he always had on the court.

    "Steal the ball! Ambrosini beautifully intercepted the ball from Nie Fei's feet! Good opportunity, three on three in the frontcourt!" AC Milan's commentator shouted excitedly. Just now Nie Fei tried to break through the opponent's defense.  , but Ambrosini made a beautiful tackle and turned the ball over.Next, the ball rolled out and fell to Boban's feet. Boban passed the ball to Leonardo in front, and the AC Milan frontcourt trident started at the same time!

    Leonardo dribbles the ball very quickly, and the wide space in Perugia's backcourt gives him a huge running space. After cleverly dodging an opponent's defender, Leonardo has no defender in front of him.  Whether you are attacking with the ball yourself or passing it to the forward in front, you will be a great threat.

    After observing the surrounding situation, the Brazilian did not pass the ball to the two forwards in the penalty area, but unexpectedly distributed the ball to the front of the penalty area!

    Left midfielder Gully had already run up from behind and successfully received Leonardo's pass 25 meters away from the goal. There was no Perugia player defending beside him!  Leonardo's overall view is clearly demonstrated in this pass.

    Gurley, who was inserted in the back row, took a step forward after receiving the ball. After adjusting, he immediately took a long shot from the top of the arc in the penalty area, a shot with an outer arc spin.  Flying straight to the lower right corner of the goal, Perugia goalkeeper Spagruno, who has always performed well, made a mistake. He used a very awkward posture to pounce on the ball on the left with his right hand. Although he barely touched the ball, he failed.  Not enough to keep the ball out of the goal, the ball bounced off his hand and then flew into the goal!

    Two to zero!  Relying on Gulidi's shot, AC Milan gained a two-goal lead in the 70th minute of the game. The championship beckoned to them!

    Nie Fei suddenly sat down on the ground.  Staring blankly at Gurley hugging his teammates while cheering and running, his heart was filled with self-blame.

    Why did I forcefully break through the opponent's defense just now? There was obviously a chance to pass the ball. Our team was attacking just now and the backcourt was very weak. This loss of the ball directly led to the goal that opened wide and was scored by the opponent to expand the score.  , why would you make such a mistake?

    In the next game, Perugia almost ignored defense and strengthened its offense.  And relying on a pass from Nie Fei into the penalty area in the 81st minute, Amoruso was pushed down by Ayala and won a penalty kick. Nie Fei personally took the penalty and made a goal back, but they still lost 1 to 2.  Losing this game by a score of 1, AC Milan also used this victory to firmly hold down Lazio by one point and win the Serie A championship in the 1998-1999 season!

    Fortunately for the Perugia team, Piacencha relied on Hubner to score a goal at the end of the field and drew 1-1 with Salernitana.  Perugia was lucky to avoid relegation with a two-point advantage. They can still appear among the Serie A teams next season.

    So although the game was lost, it still did not affect the unanimous celebration from Perugia fans to the boss.  The club held a grand celebration party that night. After the party, it meant that the season in Perugia was over. Tomorrow the players will get their two-month vacation until the start of next season - of course  , there may be many players who will no longer appear in the team next season, and some new players will also be added. This is professional football.  The camp is made of iron and the soldiers are flowing.

    Everyone at the party was very happy, but Nie Feidi was not too excited. He sat alone in silence and drank slowly.

    "Nie, don't be unhappy. There are no mistakes on the football field." After the party, Materazzi stopped Nie Fei and said to him with a smile: "Do you still remember that game? The first half.  I got a red card and was scolded by the coach so what? Just do better in the next game."

    Nie Fei reluctantly nodded. Materazzi was the person he had the best relationship with in Perugia.  This is normal. They have been friends for five years. Nie Fei, who usually lives alone, often goes to Materazzi's house to eat and drink.

    "Okay, don't be unhappy!" Materazzi put his arm around Nie Feidi's shoulders and said with a smile: "Come to my house in the evening, and I'll ask Daniela to cook you something deliciousAlso, in  There are two people in my family that you wouldn¡¯t expect.¡±

    Nie Fei was intrigued by his mysterious expression, and his mood became better: "Really? Who is it?"

    ¡°You¡¯ll know when you go there.¡± Materazzi said with a smile.

    "Boss? Miss Su Mei? Is that you?" After entering Materazzi's house, Nie Fei saw two people that he didn't expect, but he was more happy: "When did you come?  Why didn't you tell me?"

    "Haha, I want to give you a surprise! How about it, is it a surprise?" Pei Wei said happily with a smile.

    "Surprise, surprise, very surprise!" Nie Fei said hurriedly, then turned to blame Materazzi: "Marco, why didn't you tell me earlier that the boss came to Perugia? Why should I do my part as a landlord?"  "Yi!"

    &nbsp"Forget it, if I tell you, you won't be able to play football with peace of mind!" Pei Wei waved his hand and said with a smile: "We just arrived last night, and we went directly to Daniela, specifically asking Marco not to tell you.  of!"

    Su Mei looked at Nie Fei up and down and said with a smile: "Nie Fei, I haven't seen you for a year. He has grown a lot stronger. Much stronger than before. Well, this is like a professional player playing in Serie A.  Looks like that.¡±

    "Nie has gained four kilograms in the past year, all of which are muscles. The team doctors are praising his rapid progress." Materazzi said next to him.

    "Let's sit down and talk. It's so tiring to stand at the door." Daniela said with a smile next to her.

    After sitting down, Daniela brought coffee to the three men. Su Mei couldn't sit still and ran to the side to tease Materazzi's two-year-old son Gian Marco.  Only three men were left talking.

    "Boss, what are you doing in Italy this time? Last time I heard that Luca, Ivan and Frederic all came to the Premier League and Serie A teams for trial training. Are they looking for foreign players?" Nie  Fei asked Pei Wei.

    "Haha, there is no rush to find foreign aid." Pei Wei smiled: "I came to Italy this time for two things. One personal matter is with you two, and the other business matter is with you Nie Fei.  people."

    "Oh, what can you do to the two of us?" Materazzi also became interested.

    "Purely a private matter." Pei Wei took his purse.  He took out two red invitations from it: "On July 8th this year, that is, one and a half months later, Su Mei and I will hold a wedding in Yunjia I hope you two can come to attend."

    "Hey, boss, are you getting married?" Nie Fei happily accepted the invitation: "July 8th is a good day, I will definitely come!"

    Materazzi also had a smile on his face: "I originally planned to take Daniela to Mallorca, but it seems more interesting to go to Yunjia! Our whole family will come then.  !¡±

    "Welcome, the more people come, the better!" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Why is it July 8th? Isn't August 8th more auspicious?" Nie Fei said doubtfully while holding the invitation.

    Pei Wei rolled his eyes: "Do you think I will have time on August 8th? The league has already started at that time, where will there be time for me to get married? It happens that the end of June to mid-July is the intermission period of the league. I can participate in  There are many guests, and it¡¯s time for you to be on vacation, so we chose a day like this.¡±

    "Oh." Nie Fei nodded, and then said with a smile: "Boss, you don't need to go there personally for this little matter. Just let Li Qiang leave it to us."

    "I'm on my way anyway, and I just happened to have something to do with you." Pei Wei smiled: "Nie Fei, let me tell you something. The Olympic team has finished the first game of the group stage today. We have six games in the Hanoi Division.  Zero victory over the Vietnamese team Head coach Mr. Milu hopes that you can join the Olympic team as soon as possible. This time, you are the only one left in the 30-man roster, and you may not be allowed to play games as soon as you go, mainly with your teammates.  Get familiar with it.¡±

    "Okay, I can go directly to Vietnam tomorrow." Nie Fei replied readily.

    "It's just right, then come with us. We also want to go to Vietnam to watch the game. It will be more lively if we go together." Pei Wei said.

    "Would that bother you?" Thief Nie said with a smile.

    "You brat, have you learned badly after coming to Italy for one year?" Pei Wei knocked on Nie Fei: "Do you think I am you? We are adults, and we are not like your little brat who is afraid of being disturbed by others.  What about the world By the way, I have something to ask you. Jian Ying, our club¡¯s reserve team manager, suddenly took two months¡¯ leave and went to Italy to play for two months before going back. This caused a great impact on the team¡¯s work.  A considerable loss I would like to ask the great star Nie Feinie, how do you want to compensate for this loss? "

    Nie Fei's face suddenly turned red. Materazzi watched the show with a smile, and at the same time mourned for Nie Fei in his heart: "You kid actually competed with the boss, let's see how you die!"

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 321 Olympic Games, set sail!

    Chapter 321: National Olympic Number, Floating in the Sky This work is recommended by registered members of Literature!

    For Chinese fans, although they do not pay as much attention to the Olympic team as to the national team, to a certain extent, the attention to the Olympics as a fan may not be enough, but for a large number of sports fans, entering  The significance of the Olympic Games is even higher than that of the World Cup.

    The slogan "Out of Asia, Go to the World" was first realized in the Olympic Games, that is, the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In the last round, when they had to win in order to qualify, the Chinese team played a soul-stirring performance.  In the game, they just defeated the Japanese team with two wonderful goals in the away game and advanced to the World Cup. This was a rare and proud moment in the history of Chinese football.

    In the history that Pei Wei knows, Chinese fans have a very strange phenomenon. Their expectations for the Olympic team seem to be higher than the national team, and their expectations for the youth team are higher than those of the Olympic team.  , but this is also determined by historical phenomena. Chinese players seem to perform better when they are young than after entering the national team. For example, the Chinese team has entered the World Youth Championship more than once, and can often win and qualify from the group.  matter, so it is inevitable that fans will have higher expectations for the younger national team.

    In fact, this is a rather abnormal expectation - in Europe, generally speaking, fans do not care too much about the results of youth teams. The attitude of European football powers towards youth teams is that results do not matter, the key is to see whether they can produce a few players.  A good prospect with superstar potential. After all, the main place for a player to show his value is the club. The World Cup is certainly the highest honor in world football, but after all, it only comes once every four years, and the league is played every year, and there are games every week.  , and it is the league that brings the most fun to fans.

    And the good results of the Chinese youth team may not necessarily be due to the fact that the players are not contaminated and are willing to work hard - of course, no one can erase this.  However, the overage phenomenon of Chinese youth players is also very serious. With the big players beating the small ones, coupled with strong discipline, with these two points, it is natural that China's youth teams at all levels can achieve relatively good results in world competitions.  What a strange thing.

    Although the national team finished last in the World Cup last year, it still has very high expectations for this Olympics. This can be seen from the first game against Vietnam, although it was only the group stage of the qualifying round.  stage competition.  It was an away game again, and surprisingly, thousands of Chinese fans came to watch the game. It is worth noting that only half of the local overseas Chinese in Hanoi accounted for it, and the remaining hundreds of Chinese fans came to Vietnam to watch at their own expense.  The Olympic team competes!

    Olympic team head coach Milu naturally knows the importance of the Olympic team qualifiers. After entering the World Cup last year, Chinese fans have already had a huge appetite. If they cannot enter the Olympic finals this time.  Then the fans will be more dissatisfied than before. At the same time, for him personally, the Olympic team is the best step for him to join the national team. Only by leading the Olympic team to the Olympics can he lead the fifth national team.  A chance to get to the World Cup.

    ? But luckily.  He has a good hand.

    How good is it? In the first game against the host Vietnam in the Hanoi Division, five of the six players of the right age who played overseas returned, but he put four of them on the bench.  Only Sun Chenghai was allowed to play, and the others Li Gang, Li Wei, Zhang Xiaorui and Li Jinyu did not play.

    Even so, the lineup of the Chinese Olympic team can be called luxurious. The goalkeeper is Xiaofei from Yunjia Tianyu. Compared with Dalian's Cheng Dong, he has more experience. The four defenders are Sun Chenghai, Shu Changhe from Shandong.  Yunjia Tianyu's Zhu Guosheng partners as a central defender, the left back is Wu Jiang, also from Yunjia Tianyu, and the midfielder is Zhao Junzhe from Liaoning and former Qianlibao player Sui Liang.  The left midfielder is Huang Yong from the People's Liberation Army, the right midfielder is Tao Wei from Beijing, and the two forwards are partnered by Zhang Yulin from Liaoning and Wanpeng from Yunjia Tianyu.

    This lineup, which can only be regarded as half of the main team, did not save any face for the host in Hanoi. In front of the short Vietnamese team defender, Zhang Yulin's true qualities as a killer in front of the goal were vividly displayed. He scored three goals with a head kick and a kick. Wan Peng also scored a goal.  After scoring, the two full-backs also scored a goal each.  The score of 6-0 made everyone feel the power of this group of players who grew up under the influence of professional leagues.

    And in the second game against the Myanmar team.  Milu changed almost the entire main lineup, including Dalian goalkeeper Cheng Dong and Shanghai right midfielder Li Yan.  Yunjia's left midfielders Aylin and Li Wei partnered with Yunjia's Zheng Zhi to play as central defender. Two overseas players Li Gang and Zhang Xiaorui partnered in the center. The People's Liberation Army's Liu Wei and Qingdao's Ma Kang played as two full-backs. The striker partner was  It consists of Li Jinyu and Li Yi from the second-tier team Lokomotiv.

    The Chinese Olympic team, which had changed its entire lineup, once again had a massacre, 7 to 0.Sweeping Myanmar, Li Jinyu scored four goals, Zhang Xiaorui scored twice, and Li Yi also scored a goal. Compared with the previous one, this lineup obviously lacks some tacit understanding and relies more on Li Jinyu and Zhang Xiaorui.  This pair was originally the best partner in Qianlibao's coordinated attack, but it is obvious that their strength is indeed higher than that of domestic players.

    They won two games in two games and scored 13 goals without conceding a single goal. Even if their opponents were a group of amateur players, these two victories were enough to encourage Chinese fans.

    After defeating the Myanmar team, the Chinese Olympic team received another piece of good news. The last member, Nie Fei, successfully returned to the team after finishing his campaign in Serie A. So far, the 30 players on the first training list of the Chinese Olympic team  All players are gathered.

    "Haha, Nie Fei, you're finally here!" After Nie Fei walked into the hotel where the Olympic team was staying, several familiar people like Sun Chenghai, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and others immediately rushed up to them, and they were arm-in-arm with each other.  affectionate.

    "Hello." Nie Fei was also very happy. It had been a year since he went to Italy and he hadn't seen them for a year. It was indeed strange.

    "I'm finally back. Big names are big names. Their concentration time is half a month shorter than ours, Brother Fei. If you have any good things to do in the future, please think of me more." Zhu Guosheng patted Nie Fei on the shoulder and said with a smile.  .

    "Guosheng, you are teasing me again." Nie Fei said angrily: "You think I want to be late, Serie A ends the latest."

    After talking and laughing for a while, Nie Fei raised his head and greeted Ai Lin who was standing aside: "Linzi, long time no see."

    Aylin nodded. Nie Fei knew that he had this temper and was not surprised.  Turning around, he asked Sun Chenghai: "Should I go see the head coach first? Which floor is his room on?"

    "That's why the head coach asked us to wait for you here." Sun Chenghai said with a smile: "Come, I will take you there. He asked you to go see him as soon as you arrive."

    This is the first time Nie Fei met Milu, the head coach of the Olympic team.

    Nie Fei's first impression of Milu was that he looked much more pleasing to the eye than Benitez - at least, the long-lasting smile on his face made people look friendly, unlike Benitez.  With such a bossy face, Si can make people jump with an occasional smile.

    "Head coach, Nie Fei is here." Sun Chenghai knocked on the door.  Then he opened the door and led Nie Fei in.

    Milu, who was sitting at the table, raised his head, narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Here you are? OK, sit down, what can you drink? I have coffee and tea here."

    Nie Fei smiled: "No need, I drank on the way here. I'm not thirsty."

    Milu did not force him: "Well, okay, Sun, if you have nothing to do, go out first. I want to talk to Nie."

    Sun Chenghai seemed to be very familiar with Milu. He nodded with a smile, took a pack of instant coffee from Milu's table, and then walked out with a smile.

    "This kid! His income is higher than mine, and he always takes advantage of me." Milu laughed and cursed, then asked Nie Fei to sit down: "Sit anywhere you want, the room is quite messy, don't mind."

    The room is really messy.  There were videotapes and newspapers everywhere, but Nie Fei was already very familiar with this environment. He had been to Coach Benitez's room many times before, and it was also in such a mess. Maybe this was a common problem among professional coaches.

    Even a coach like Wenger, who always appears in front of the public with an elegant demeanor, has the same mess in his workroom.

    "Nie Fei, I came to you today because I have something to say to you." Milu asked Nie Fei to sit down and said straight to the point: "I prefer to talk to you players who already have overseas experience. Because  There are some things I can say directly Nie Fei, your position is not that easy for me to arrange."

    Nie Fei raised his eyebrows.  He didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly.

    Milu was obviously very satisfied with Nie Fei's performance: "Playing in the Olympic qualifiers this time is related to whether we can participate in next year's Olympic Games I think you should know this better than me. The Olympic team will participate in three games this time."  The ten-man roster has basically gathered all the elites of this age group in China, so the competition must be fierce Of course, your strength is undoubted. You are the absolute main force of the national team and you play for a Serie A team. No matter where you come from.  They are all the main players of the Olympic team.¡±

    Nie Fei still didn't speak, and Milu didn't care, and continued talking on his own: "But, football is a sport of eleven people after all. It requires the joint efforts of all the players on the field to achieve victory. No player can  You can defeat your opponent with your own strength, but you came back late, and you are not familiar enough with your teammates. So although the game against the Korean team the day after tomorrow is very important, I still will not put you in the main lineup You  Understand myHave you missed it?  "

    "I understand." Nie Fei nodded: "My teammates and I haven't cooperated for a year, not to mention there are many other team members who have never cooperated before But I think before the second cycle begins,  During this period of training, I was able to establish a certain tacit understanding with my teammates.¡±

    "Well. I'm very happy that you think so." Milu nodded: "One more thing, before the final nine games, the Olympic team will conduct two training camps, one of which happens to be in the place where the Serie A is being held.  In the meantime, I hope you can return to China to participate in this training camp, and the first training camp will be in July, so you may have to sacrifice your vacation."

    "It doesn't matter, I don't have anywhere to go anyway, but I have to get the club's permission for training after the Serie A league starts. It's not an international A-level event. If they don't agree to let me go, I can't come back." Nie Fei put forward his point  doubt.

    "That's enough." Milu stood up with a smile and extended his hand to Nie Fei: "Welcome to the Olympic team."

    May 29th is the start of the third game of the Chinese Olympic team's Olympic qualifying group match. Their opponent is the last opponent in the group and the most difficult opponent to deal with - the one who has just been eliminated by the International  The Football Federation lifted the ban and the North Korean team can participate in international competitions.

    The North Korean team was a super strong team in Asia before. The best result of an Asian team in the World Cup was created by them in 1966.  In the World Cup in England, they first defeated the European strong team Italy in the group with a score of 1 to 0, causing this favorite to go home in the group stage. At that time, there were only 16 teams participating in the World Cup. After qualifying from the group  They directly entered the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals, they met another European powerhouse, the Portuguese team. Only thirty minutes into the game, they surprisingly led the Portuguese team with a big score of three to zero. If it were not for the Portuguese team,  The greatest player, Eusebio the Black Panther, played brilliantly.  If he scored four goals to help the Portuguese team succeed in a 5-3 comeback, then the first Asian team to enter the semi-finals would not be the Korean team in 2002.

    Although we only made it to the quarter-finals, at that time, in Europe, the right time and place were all on the side of the European teams.  The value of the top eight results obtained by the North Korean team is much higher than that of the South Korean team in 2002.

    Unfortunately, due to political reasons, they stopped participating in international football events in 1994. This year's Olympic qualifiers are the first time North Korean football has participated in international events in five years.

    This period was the golden age for the development of Asian football.  Japan and China started professionalizing their leagues at almost the same time, which brought a huge leap to the football level of these two countries. Both countries entered the World Cup in history. But has the strength of the North Korean team, which has been working behind closed doors for five years, improved or declined?  , this is still a mystery.

    Facing this mysterious team and fighting in an away game, the domestic media appeared to be more cautious. They believed that as long as they gave their best.  Only then can we deal with this opponent.

    However, the lineup Milu sent in this game was eye-opening. Compared with the previous game, more than half of the main lineup has been replaced: the goalkeeper Xiao Fei, and the four defenders from right to left are Zheng Zhi.  , Li Wei, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, Sun Chenghai was mentioned as the right midfielder, left midfielder Huang Yong, the two central midfielders are Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe, and the two forwards are Li Jinyu and Zhang Yulin.

    ? And the biggest player on the local Olympic team that FireWire joined.  The main force of the national team.  Nie Fei, the only Serie A player in China, was sitting on the bench with a smile on his face.

    All the fans were muttering in their hearts.  What is this Milu doing?  Against the strongest opponent in the group stage, he actually didn't send his strongest ace on the field?  How can you learn the same thing as Benitez? But when Benitez joined the national team, he also used most of the previous main players.

    ¡°But for the North Korean team, which has been away from Asian football for five years and is extremely isolated in the country, it doesn¡¯t matter who is on the Chinese Olympic team. They don¡¯t know the opponent¡¯s situation anyway.

    Like the Chinese Olympic team, the North Korean team also won two games. They first defeated Vietnam 3-0, and then defeated Myanmar 2-0. For the strongest opponent in this group, Milu will naturally not let go to inquire about the opponent's situation.  Opportunity, he has watched the videos of these two games several times, but he is not sure whether the North Korean players who played in these two games are all their main players.

    Regardless of whether they are all the main players or have one hand left, Milu still saw some clues in the opponent's tactics, and there is nothing particularly surprising. The players' basic skills are pretty good, but their skills are lacking, but their running  His mobility is really amazing. Basically, except for the goalkeeper, every player can run at least eight or nine kilometers in a game. This is a relatively large number.??It's an astonishing number.

    Therefore, the main lineup he arranged is composed of players who pay equal attention to technology and body. In his vision, as long as the Olympic team can take advantage of its technical advantages without suffering any physical losses, it is still possible to win.  Quite big.

    "Damn it. It's actually raining." On the way to the stadium, Milu frowned and looked at the drizzle outside the car window. The rain may be heavy or light, but the quality of the stadium turf in Vietnam is  You can't trust it too much. The rain was enough to make the field muddy but not enough to stop the game. At that time, it will definitely be more beneficial to the North Korean team, which has sufficient physical strength and excellent running ability.

    However, Milu felt a little more at ease after getting the opponent's lineup. The opponent's lineup was exactly the same as the previous two games.  It seems that the North Korean team did not retain much strength in the first two games. Judging from the level they showed in the first two games, they should not cause too much trouble to the Chinese team.

    "But, this damn rain" Milu looked at the weather outside the window again and sighed heavily.

    ¡°The rain has stopped!¡± Assistant coach Tang Pengju shouted happily, but Milu showed no joy. It had been raining for more than three hours, and the stadium must have become a swamp.  It doesn't matter if you stop or not, the effect is the same.

    The Olympic team played really hard in this game, and the muddy field caused a lot of trouble for their skills. On the contrary, the North Korean team, whose skills were relatively rough, was just like a duck in water. The first half of the game was dominated by endless fouls,  Ended in a mistake.  The two sides fought to a score of zero to zero.

    Milu adjusted the lineup in time during the halftime break and replaced Huang Yong with the faster Aylin. At the same time, he adjusted his tactics to avoid excessive entanglement with the opponent in the midfield.  When there was a chance, he hit two wings and then lobbed the ball into the penalty area. Zhang Yulin had an excellent header and Li Jinyu had outstanding ability to grab points. As long as he could seize one opportunity, he could basically win the game.

    Aren¡¯t you disrupting the war?  Then I will fight with you!  See who can seize the opportunity first.

    After adjusting their tactics, the Chinese team gradually took advantage in the second half, but failed to convert it into a goal. The most regrettable thing was that Aylin's long shot from outside the penalty area hit the opponent's defender and changed the line. It was about to roll in.  The ball in the goal was stuck to the mud on the ground.  He stopped in front of the goal and was thrown into his arms by the North Korean goalkeeper who was in a hurry.

    In the 78th minute of the game, the Chinese Olympic team's attack finally paid off. Zhang Yulin's header was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Li Jinyu quickly made up for it. This time the muddy field helped the Chinese team.  As a result, the ball suddenly accelerated a few points after sliding on the ground, and rolled into the goal from the armpit of the unprepared goalkeeper!

    This golden goal brought three consecutive victories to the Chinese Olympic team.  Now leading the points, they have almost entered the top nine.  I believe that after returning to the Shanghai Division, neither the Vietnam team nor the Myanmar team can prevent the Olympic team from winning.  With an absolute advantage in goal difference, they were even able to qualify one round early.

    After winning this game, the Olympic team also started smoothly in the following games. After returning to China for a week of training, the whole team went to Shanghai to start the second round of competition.

    They defeated Vietnam 5-0 and defeated Myanmar 3-0. Although these two victories are not brilliant, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Milu is using the game to train in order to quickly create a tacit understanding among the players.  In these two games, Nie Fei still did not play as the main player, but only played for more than half an hour each.

    The huge advantage of leading by eight goal differences made the last game against the North Korean team a mere formality. The ranking rules for this qualifier are to look at the points first, then the goal difference, and then the relationship between the winners and losers.  This is because the game is not divided into home and away games, but uses a division system, which means that if the North Korean team wants to qualify, it must beat the Chinese Olympic team by four goals, which is obviously a bit more difficult.

    Playing at home, the Chinese Olympic team once again defeated its opponents 2-0, advancing to the final nine with a record of winning six games, scoring 24 goals and not conceding a single goal.

    The ship of the Olympic team has begun their journey to the Olympic Games and has officially begun to float in the sky. Registered members of literature recommend this work.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 322 The Sonorous Rose in Bloom

    Chapter 322 The sonorous rose in full bloom

    Six games, six wins, six different lineups - this is the entire process of Milu leading the Olympic team to participate in the Olympic qualifying group stage.

    The Football Association is quite satisfied with the result. The fans may not be satisfied because fans have always been dissatisfied creatures. If you draw, they hope you will win. If you win, they hope you will win big. If you win big, they hope you will win.  Be beautiful - just like people's greed, fans' appetite will also increase with the team's performance.

    This is of course a good thing, because progress can only be made if there is pursuit. As Pei Wei knows, during that period of history, Chinese fans were so pitiful that they had no other demands. They just wanted to see the players do their best on the court - even if it was like this  The saddest thing is that their demands are still not met most of the time.

    After the Olympic team¡¯s game is over, League A is about to reignite the war. At the same time, another important Chinese football competition is about to begin, that is, the third Women¡¯s World Cup in the United States.

    I believe that all fans in future generations will be familiar with this Women¡¯s World Cup. This is the most glorious peak of the Chinese women¡¯s football team, and it is also the beginning of the decline of the ¡°sonorous rose¡±.

    Regarding the Chinese women's football team, all fans will probably have an indescribable feeling. The glorious period of the Chinese women's football team was within the three years from 1996 to 1999. During this period, the women's football girls won consecutive titles in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 1999 Olympic Games.  The runner-up of the World Cup in the United States all lost to the host United States in the finals. I believe that the vast majority of fans began to know and understand the Chinese women's football team from the 1996 Olympics. Their interest in the Chinese women's football team reached its peak at the 1999 World Cup.  , and then gradually reduced interest as the level of women's football gradually declined.

    In Pei Wei's view, the decline of women's football is actually the general trend. Many fans blame the Football Association for the withering of the rose, but the Football Association has everything to do with it.  The decline of women's football has nothing to do with them. It's very simple. Even from a global perspective, the professionalization of women's football is almost impossible. After the 1999 World Cup, the Football Association used the popularity of women's football to organize the Women's Football Super League.  League, but what is the actual effect?  There were only a few spectators, and most of the fans who came to watch the game had complimentary tickets.  The club has no income and cannot get a share of broadcast fees from the TV station. There is no soil for professionalism at all.

    Why is there no professional soil?  The reason is very simple. Big ball sports such as football and basketball cannot be compared with men in terms of excitement and level of confrontation. To put it bluntly, from the perspective of viewing, no matter how high the level of women¡¯s football is, it cannot be compared with men¡¯s.  No matter how bad men's football is, it looks good - of course, this refers to professional players.  It can be seen from the fact that the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team and the women's football team did not lose a single sparring match during this period, and that was when the boys of the Yunjia reserve team basically did not have to have physical contact.

    ??????????????Based on the sense of national honor, a large number of Chinese fans are willing to watch the women's national football team's games, just like how no matter how poorly the Chinese team plays in later generations, there are still countless fans who care.  But for a match between women's football clubs, how many fans will be willing to pay for tickets to watch this kind of match at a place where the level is not much higher than that of men's amateur matches?  Fans who can insist on watching a women's football league game in front of the TV are considered to be quite die-hard.

    Coupled with the development of television broadcast rights, Chinese fans are able to watch high-level events in Europe and South America every week.  Not even interested in the women's football league.

    The glory of the women's football team from 1996 to 1999 was more due to accidental factors. It was a miracle caused by the gathering of a group of almost irreproducible geniuses, especially the two leaders of the women's football team, Sun Wen and  Liu Ailin, the status of these two people in the world of women's football is simply equivalent to Maradona and Beckenbauer in men's football - they are both geniuses among geniuses, the kind of people who cannot be copied.

    In his previous life, Pei Wei once read a report saying that the glory of women's football during that period was due to the coincidence of a group of talented players who only appeared in decades came together to form a short-term glory. In the development of women's football,  The trend is getting closer and closer to men.  It is normal for the Chinese women's football team, which has lost its technical advantage, to get worse and worse.

    In addition, the relatively low level of China¡¯s per capita income makes it impossible for companies or football associations to spend money to organize such teams. On the contrary, the professional team system is the most suitable for women¡¯s football, which requires centralized training to improve the level and tacit understanding.  The key is, after entering the 21st century, which parent is willing to send his daughter to play football?  I haven¡¯t seen that the monthly salary of members of the national team is only a few thousand yuan, and they will have no income after retirement.  There are no other special skills.  Men can still work hard even if they can't play football, but what about women?  Are you going to sell meat?

    Maybe in League AIt is becoming more and more prosperous.  Only after the Football Association invests more and more funds in women's football can it spend money to develop women's football. Every year, female players who are willing to play are selected to join the national team, and the Football Association covers all expenses and living expenses. Only then can women's football be re-emerged.  brilliant.

    Although he is pessimistic about the future development of women's football, this does not mean that Pei Wei will not help the girls in the women's football team. Since the Chinese women's football team has had a glorious period during this period, Pei Wei certainly does not want the women's football team to leave a huge legacy during the glorious period.  Regret - Sponsoring the women's football national team, providing training venues, and allowing the reserve team to coach are all real help provided by Pei Wei to the women's football team. If the women's football team can win the World Cup during this peak period, it will be quite perfect.  a result.

    As the head coach of the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team, Ladd has also joined the women's football coaching staff. Although Ladd's level of on-the-spot command is not very high, in terms of basic training and other aspects, as an official FIFA instructor, his level is still very good.  This is what the outstanding, and basically semi-amateur, women's football national team needs. In the past year, the overall level of the women's football team has improved a lot. Pei Wei believes that this women's football national team should be better than that of the same period in history.  The strength of a national team is even higher.

    Of course, being stronger does not mean that the results will be better. Football is the most unpredictable sport. Pei Wei can only say that he did his best.

    According to the schedule of the Women's World Cup, the day of the Women's World Cup final is July 6, which is two days before Pei Wei's wedding. So while preparing for the wedding, Pei Wei didn't even care much about the club's league.  The Women's World Cup is on the other side of the world.

    Like Pei Wei, Nie Fei is also very concerned about this competition because his girlfriend Jian Ying has also entered the women's national team this time. Although she is not yet the main force in the national team full of talents, she will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the national team.  The overall strength is a very powerful addition.

    Under an almost demanding schedule, the girls of the women's football team showed high fighting spirit and unyielding spirit (playing seven games in twenty days, and almost every game has to travel back and forth between two cities, according to statistics  , during the Women¡¯s Football World Cup, the Chinese team traveled 10,000 kilometers between stadiums - no way, who wants the host US team to regard the Chinese women¡¯s football team as their biggest opponent? Naturally, it will be difficult), and this  The training at Yunjia Training Base over the past year has also shown success. Under the guidance of Yourcenar, a first-class physical fitness expert and nutritionist, the girls' physical fitness has increased to a very high level before coming to Yunjia.  At the training base, when playing against the Yunjia reserve team, each player's running distance was only four thousand meters per game, but now it has increased to six thousand meters, which is close to the running distance of men's football players.

    Under the guidance of Ladd, the overall level of the Chinese women's football team has also improved to a higher level. The formation during the game is more compact, which is suitable for the overall tactics of the Chinese women's football team and the characteristics of superstars on every line.

    In the first game, they came back to beat Sweden 3-1 after conceding a goal. In the second game, they defeated Ghana 7-0. In the last game, the Chinese women's football team, with all substitutes on the bench, defeated Australia 4-1 and successfully advanced to the knockout stage.

    In the quarter-finals on June 26, the Chinese team easily defeated the Russian team with a score of 2-0 and entered the semi-finals. This has already tied the Chinese women's football team's best result in the World Cup.

    Then there is the most classic game of the Chinese women's football team in the World Cup, facing the world's strongest team, the European champion Norway, in the semi-finals.

    Facing the tall and powerful Norwegian team, the Chinese women's football team gave full play to its technical and overall advantages. Captain Liu Ailin's two long-range shots completely destroyed the opponent's confidence, and then the heavyweights on the other two lines arranged other goals.  , forward Sun Wen scored two goals, and defender Fan Yunjie added the icing on the cake, five to zero!  The Chinese women¡¯s football team shocked the world!

    The most exciting moment has arrived, July 6, at the Rose Bowl Stadium, the third Women¡¯s World Cup final.

    The Chinese women's football team played with high fighting spirit and unprecedented good condition - this time Pei Wei once again made a big deal, chartering a special plane with dedicated chefs and nutritionists to serve the women's national team, so the long journey did not frustrate the Chinese women's football team.  How will the state be affected, especially with Yourcenar, a first-class physical training expert, the women's football girls do not need to worry about their state.

    In the final, Jian Ying represented the national team for the first time. In the previous games, she only played in the last round of the group stage. She is the secret weapon of head coach Ma Yuanan.

    Jian Ying's strength itself was not bad. Being spotted by Yunjia Tianyu's senior scouts at that time showed that her skills had reached a very high level, and she also gained a lot of strength under Nie Fei's influence.  The reason why Ma Yuanan did not use her in the previous games was to achieve unexpected results, because the Chinese team'sEveryone in the women's football world knows all the other famous players, but Jian Ying is a complete newcomer.

    The final result of the game was 1-0. The Chinese team resolved the battle within 90 minutes. The goal was scored by newcomer Jian Ying. She scored the most important goal in this World Cup with a supplementary shot in front of the goal in the second half.  The goal is also the most important goal in the history of Chinese women's football!

    The Chinese women¡¯s football team won the Women¡¯s World Cup!  Chinese football's first world champion!

    The sonorous rose is finally in full bloom!

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 323 The Price That Must Be Paid

    Two awards, the Golden Boot and the Golden Goal, and six players were selected for the final best lineup The Chinese women's football team has reached an unprecedented height of glory and created the greatest miracle in the history of women's football.

    When the news came, the whole country was elated. All fans firmly believed that after receiving more attention, the glory of women's football will continue to be maintained, and China will become the traditional power of women's football in the world and the well-deserved overlord of Asia.

    But Pei Wei is not among these happy people, although he is also happy to see that his actions have achieved good results. The Chinese women's football team has left no regrets in their peak period. A World Cup championship trophy is enough  Let no one forget this period of history, but he clearly knows that the Chinese women's football team that has reached its peak will gradually decline until it becomes an ordinary strong team.

    Because fundamentally speaking, women's football cannot become a national sport in any country - very simply, women's football cannot make money, and it is impossible for too many girls to bet their youth to play football, especially in  Nowadays, the professional team system has basically collapsed. In the past, women's football players could find a job in sports committees in various places after retiring, but now, it is too difficult.

    And as a sport, football requires too high professional requirements. You must receive formal training from an early age to become an excellent women's football player. Like China's ever-splendid women's volleyball team, the method of selecting players is very simple.  It just depends on height and physical fitness. Skills can be cultivated, but if the height is only 1.5 meters, no matter how good the skills are, it is impossible to become a national player in women's volleyball team. There is no height limit in football, but the ball feel and other aspects are more important, and even if there are  Talent, entering the national team, and achieving good results, it is impossible for these women's football girls to earn an income that can allow them to live comfortably after retirement. Faced with this reality, even if fans like to watch women's football, I am afraid they will not put themselves in the spotlight.  My daughter was sent to play football.

    Unless China's economic level has developed to a certain level and the social welfare system has reached a very high level, the women's football girls will not have any living requirements after retiring. In addition, the Football Association forces each club to have a women's team in addition to the men's team.  ¡ª¡ªThen there will be the possibility of women¡¯s football becoming a national sport.

    This is not a problem that can be solved by one person. Even if Pei Wei is rich, he is as rich as any country and spends a lot of money every year to support the women's football team regardless of remuneration - but he can support ten teams, but  But it is impossible to afford the entire country's female football players. After all, football is a sport that requires elites to be selected from a large number of basic players. Without huge manpower and material resources, it is impossible to select good players like a big wave.

    However, Pei Wei is pessimistic about the future of women's football. He doesn't want to think too much about these things now. After all, the things in front of him are in front of him. Since there are such things to be happy about in front of him, why should he sacrifice himself for the future?  So happy.

    During the Women¡¯s World Cup, the popularity of the league has not been affected, firstly because of the different match times, and secondly because in the last three rounds of the first half of the league, there is no shortage of highlights.

    In these three rounds of competition, it is not uncommon to have strong dialogue scenes, but the most unlucky one is Yunjia Tianyu. Their opponents in these three rounds are Liaoning, Shandong and Chongqing. None of them are easy to deal with.  In addition, the club that was most affected by the Olympic team's group stage some time ago was probably Yunjia Tianyu. They were transferred away six players, and three foreign players went to other clubs for trial training. During this period, other teams  Basically, they all got enough rest, and Yunjia Tianyu's entire main lineup basically did not get a good rest while running back and forth, so in these three rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu's results were not very good.

    In the eleventh round, they faced Liaoning Tianyun at home. Looking at the exhausted players, Benitez had no choice but to arrange such a lineup. The goalkeeper Chen Wei and the four defenders were Chen Xiaolong, Zhou Nan, Lucio and  Hu Junli, midfielders Zhang Yiming, Yu Xiaowei, Deke and Li Fang, and forwards Wen Da and Qu Le.

    Thanks to the Yunjia Tianyu family's great business, they have a lot of capable young substitutes. If you change to any other team, I'm afraid they won't be able to put together a team with superior strength without letting the nine main players play.  A passable lineup came out.

    However, even if the three foreign players can play, Pei Wei and Benitez do not intend to let them play in these three games. During the trial training of the three, the clubs they tried out were very satisfied with their performance.  Negotiations will begin after the preparation period for next season begins, which means that in the second half of the league, these three foreign players will definitely not appear in Yunjia Tianyu's formation again.

    Since you are willing

    If these three foreign players are removed, why not use other players in these three rounds to let the players adapt?This way, after the start of the second half of the game, the team will not be passive due to the lack of these three important players.

    However, the shortcomings of the lack of these three foreign players were quickly revealed. Without Ljungberg, the wing attack immediately dropped to a level. Although the young Li Fang is very good, in addition to being able to break through, he also has a beautiful free kick.  Skills, but he is obviously not as strong as Ljungberg, who can play both left and right, has both personal breakthroughs and scoring ability, and Tony's departure has left Yunjia Tianyu without a beacon in the frontcourt. In the past, when Tony was there  It doesn't look too impressive, he doesn't have many offenses, and he doesn't have many assists, but his existence has enriched Yunjia Tianyu with countless offensive methods, so he is the most indispensable person on the front line. Although Wen Da  He has potential, but he is still a little afraid of physical contact and obviously cannot play the same role as Tony on the court.

    On the contrary, the vacuum caused by Gattuso's departure is not so obvious. After Deng Ga set an example in the defensive midfielder position, Yunjia Tianyu has many good defensive midfielders. In addition to Gattuso, two young defensive midfielders  Midfielders Zhang Yiming and Yu Xiaowei are both powerful players with two or three years of league experience, while Deco and Zheng Zhi can also play these two positions.

    Although he left three foreign players in one go, Pei Wei does not plan to add more foreign players in the middle of the season. The competition in this year's league is very fierce, which is a good opportunity to train players. Besides, Adriano will be transferred to the first team.  , so there are three foreign players, which is almost enough. With one foreign player slot free, other young players will have one more opportunity to practice. Even if they temporarily sacrifice some results for this, it is worth it.

    Facing his old club, Qu Le scored a goal for Yunjia Tianyu in the first half, but after the start of the second half, Liaoning Tianyun captain Qu Shengqing scored his eighth goal in the league this year to equalize the score.  In the remaining time, the two sides could no longer expand the score and could only end in a draw at one to one.

    The wind is blowing strongly in this round of the league. Five of the seven games ended in draws. The scores were all surprisingly the same 1-1. Only Shandong and Sichuan won at home respectively. Shandong narrowly defeated Shanghai 1-0 at home, while Sichuan  Then they defeated Qingdao 2-0.  Shandong continues to lead, Sichuan rises to second place, Chongqing and Yunjia rank third and fourth respectively.

    The following twelfth round was another unbeaten round for the home team. Beijing, Shanghai and Liaoning defeated Dalian, Guangzhou and Sichuan respectively 2-1 at home. Tianjin defeated Qingdao 1-0 and Chongqing won 2-0.  In Shenzhen, Jilin tied Wuhan 1-1 at home, while Yunjia Tianyu, playing away from home, also tied the top team Shandong 1-1, slipping to sixth place.

    In the thirteenth round, which is the last round of the first half of the season, Yunjia Tianyu faces Chongqing Huanyu at home. The whole team hopes to win this game and lay a better foundation for the second half.

    In the last game, Lucio accumulated three yellow cards and was suspended for one round. Benitez formed a national defense line. Xie Feng, Zhou Nan, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang formed the back line, but no one expected that he would have a  The defense of three former national players and three Olympic players wiped out Yunjia Tianyu's easy victory.

    Yunjia Tianyu had a fantastic start in the game. Tony, who played for Yunjia Tianyu for the last time, opened the scoring for the team with a powerful header, and then he scored with a header at the end of the first half to help Wanpeng win again.  In the next game, the entire Yunjia Fengyun Stadium burst into cheers, thinking that this victory would definitely belong to Yunjia Tianyu.

    However, in the second half, the Yunjia Tianyu team, which repeatedly failed to attack the opponent's goal, was counterattacked by the opponent and regained one point. Then before the end, Wu Jiang made a mistake in dribbling the ball on the wing and was intercepted by the opponent and passed into the penalty area. The opponent's forward  Unexpectedly, he made a beautiful upside-down golden hook, and the ball quickly flew into the blind corner of the goal under the stunned gaze of Yunjia Tianyu defenders - two to two!

    After the half-season of the league, Yunjia Tianyu, which had won three consecutive draws, ranked sixth in the standings with only 20 points. There was already a seven-point gap from Shandong Hualong at the top. This is when Yunjia Tianyu entered the League A.  Worst half time result ever.

    "Maybe this is the price we have to pay." Pei Wei said to Benitez with a wry smile. In fact, Yunjia Tianyu's results in these three games are not bad.  Both opponents are teams capable of winning the championship.  However, considering that two of them are Yunjia Tianyu's home stadiums, coupled with the fact that they have won two consecutive league championships, this result is not satisfactory in any case.

    This may be the only thing that made Pei Wei unhappy before he got married.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 324 Wedding

    Chapter 324 Wedding

    On July 8, 1999, Yunjia City was in a storm, and Yunjia was covered with crowns.

    As early as half a month ago, Pei Wei had booked all the higher-end hotels in Yunjia City in case there were too many guests and there would be no place to stay.  Let the guests sleep on the road.

    This time I am marrying the eldest daughter of the Su family. Although the Su family is not prosperous, there are many people eating under their brand. I cannot let the other party underestimate my uncle, can I?

    It was only two days before the wedding that Pei Wei realized the correctness of his decision.

    People who have interacted with him and made posts, including people he didn't know before, who came here because of his reputation, almost filled up the room he prepared in advance two days ago. If he hadn't seen the opportunity quickly, he ordered  If his subordinates had reserved some of the most luxurious guest rooms, they might not have anywhere to stay when Su Mei¡¯s family came over on the wedding day.

    This is like players and foreign players who have played for Yunjia before, as well as the previous head coach Arsene Wenger, who have all moved into the Yunjia Club. Otherwise, the guest rooms in Yunjia City would be a little tighter.

    At this time, all the owners of hotels and guesthouses in Yunjiashi were laughing from ear to ear. Not to mention the money that Pei Wei paid to book the room. All the people who stayed there were rich or noble, and they started ordering things.  That's no mercy, you get whatever is expensive. It is estimated that the income during this period alone is equivalent to the annual turnover.

    But the happiest ones are the Yunjia fans. Some of their old "friends" have also rushed to Yunjia because of Pei Wei's wedding. There are many big names among them - Dunga, who has just announced his retirement from the Brazilian international team, and has been selected for Germany.  The national team, Ballack, who is known as the second Matthaus, "Chinese boy" Recoba who plays for Inter Milan, Materazzi, and Arsenal's meritorious coach Wenger all gave up their vacations to come to Yunjia  City, if you wander around the streets now, you might see these familiar faces walking down the street.

    Overseas clubs that have established cooperative relations with Yunjia Tianyu also sent people to the scene. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and the National Team all sent representatives to celebrate Pei Wei.  Among them, the most famous one is from Bayern Munich. Former world football superstar and "Football Emperor" Beckenbauer visited Yunjia in person. This is his second time coming to China. The last time he came to Beijing was at the invitation of the Chinese Football Association.  , being able to come to Yunjia this time has given Pei Wei enough face.

    Naturally, clubs A, A, and B were not left behind, and almost all club bosses rushed to Yunjia.  Coupled with all the members of the national team who participated in the 1998 World Cup, in other words, if a terrorist incident occurs in Yunjia today, China's football level may be immediately knocked back to its original state.

    The day before the wedding, the former mayor of Yunjia City and now the deputy governor returned to Yunjia and planned to attend Pei Wei's wedding. Although this news was a bit unexpected.  But it's not surprising. The vice governor had a good relationship with Pei Wei, and Pei Wei had a share of the credit for his promotion. It's not unusual for him to join in the fun.

    On the day of the wedding, the entire Yunjia City was completely shocked.  The top ten richest men in Hong Kong jointly sent a congratulatory gift to Pei Wei - a super luxurious sea view villa in the best location in Hong Kong. This gift is really heavy. In a place like Hong Kong where land is at a premium, such a villa does not have the personality.  I'm afraid I won't be able to get tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars.

    Although they only sent representatives.  I was not present, but what is the concept of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong?  If any of them stamps their feet, Hong Kong's economy will be shaken. The combined wealth of the ten of them cannot even be compared to the Hong Kong government!

    Now everyone has to make another estimate of Pei Wei. Even if Pei Wei is rich, when did he get involved with these ten big families?  They are a truly wealthy family, and it took decades to establish their status.

    Pei Wei is also a little confused about this. When he was doing business in the past, he had no contact with Hong Kong. Even if he had contact, it had nothing to do with these families at the top of Hong Kong's financial chain.  Why do you suddenly spend so much money to celebrate your wedding?

    Pei Wei is not so narcissistic that the ten families rushed to curry favor with him because of his fame, charm, and aura of tyranny. Is it because of the Su family's reputation?  But that villa was clearly given to him. Besides, no matter how powerful the Su family was, it was only in China. The top ten families in Hong Kong didn't need to flatter them.

    Despite doubts, Pei Wei has still properly arranged these representatives. This is a good opportunity, with many friends and many paths.  A relationship like the top ten families in Hong Kong can be established.  Even if you don't need it in the future, there are still many ways to go.

    It was not until he met Su Yue, who was about to become his father-in-law, that Pei Wei finally solved this doubt.

    &nbsp; "Father-in-law, you are here." Pei Wei welcomed Su Yue in with a smile on his face. In fact, Su Yue was not very old, only in his early fifties. He was only one round older than Pei Wei, but  There was no way, who would have thought that Pei Wei would marry Su Mei, who was ten years younger than him?

    Su Yue walked into the luxurious room arranged for him by Pei Wei with a calm expression as always. However, this time the two bodyguards who had been following him inseparably did not follow him. This was true because of the conversation between his father-in-law and son-in-law.  It would be a terrible sight if there were two bodyguards standing there with expressionless faces.

    Cigarettes and tea. After diligently handing Su Yue his things and sitting down, Pei Wei asked, "Are our other relatives satisfied with the place? There are too many guests and there are not many good rooms left. I'm really sorry."

    "Not bad, the place is quite nice." Su Yue lit a cigarette and said with satisfaction.

    "Wellis Su Mei here?" Pei Wei asked a little embarrassedly. After returning from Europe, Su Mei went back to her home. She couldn't let her stay in Yunjia and wait for her wedding.

    "Why are you so anxious? We will have plenty of time to see each other after marriage" Su Yue smiled: "Although we are not superstitious, we still have to abide by the rule that couples cannot meet before marriage."

    "Yes, yes, yes." How about calling a stupid son-in-law a stupid son-in-law? Although Pei Wei is not too young, at this critical moment he has become a stupid boy who doesn't understand anything and can only obey.

    The two chatted casually for a few more words.  Pei Wei mentioned the gifts given to him by the top ten families in Hong Kong, and then expressed his doubts.

    After hearing what Pei Wei said, Su Mei squinted her eyes and thought for a while, and then suddenly laughed.

    "My dear son-in-law, you don't have to worry about anything else. You can sit in this villa with peace of mind. This is what you deserve."

    Looking at Pei Wei¡¯s confused expression, Su Yue solved the mystery for his son-in-law.

    "Do you know how much money Hong Kong's top ten richest people lost before August last year due to the blockade of international speculators?" Su Yue said in an appetizing tone: "Before we counterattacked, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell by nearly 10,000 points.  The losses of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong alone were close to one trillion Hong Kong dollars! And in August, we were not the only ones who fought back to push up the index. We were backed by the government, uniting the Hong Kong government and the top ten families as representatives.  Local funds were preparing to counterattack on the 13th. At that time, we almost couldn't support it, but you invested 10 billion Hong Kong dollars to sweep the goods. This not only confused international speculators, thinking that we launched in advance, but also temporarily supported the imminent collapse.  The stock market Although in the general environment at that time, your 10 billion was not impressive at all, but it laid a very good foundation for the subsequent counterattack. We originally expected to pull the Hengsheng Index to 7,800 points at most.  Although this will allow international speculators to lose their money, we will also lose a lot. However, due to your participation, the actual index was pulled to 8250 points, which is more than 400 points more than we expected!  Do you know how much wealth these four hundred points have brought to these ten families? You have a lot of credit for this! They deserve some blood."

    "So that's it." Pei Wei suddenly realized, but at that time he just had the mentality of grabbing a handful and leaving. Unexpectedly, he indirectly helped Su Yue and the others a big favor, and also made the top ten richest people in Hong Kong owe him such a big favor.  This was an unexpected surprise.

    "My dear son-in-law, I want to ask you something." Su Yue flicked the ashes from his cigarette and looked at Pei Wei: "Are you interested in joining politics?"

    As soon as I heard this.  Pei Wei's heart jumped suddenly, but he quickly regained his composure and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, I seem to be in the political arena now After all, I am also a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress and the National People's Congress.  Representative, although I don¡¯t have any actual power, I¡¯m not interested in those things either.¡±

    "That would be a pity." Su Yue said regretfully: "With your current wealth, age, and good connections in all aspects, if you enter the political arena, your development prospects are very good. But you can't run a club.  That¡¯s right. After all, there are many good officials in China now, but there are few bosses like you who are willing to do football well.¡±

    After chatting with Su Yue for a while.  Pei Wei said goodbye and came out. The wedding was going to be held in the afternoon, and Su Yue had just arrived and wanted to take a rest.

    After leaving the hotel where Su Yue stayed, Pei Wei, who had nothing to do, returned to the club. As a boss, even if he got married, there would be many people to help him take care of everything, especially under Xiao Zhao's arrangement, everything  Everything was in order and he didn't need to worry too much, so before the wedding, he, the groom, became the most leisurely person.

    It was quiet in the club. Even Ribeiro, who was guarding the door, helped to organize things. Pei Wei walked into his office, sat in a familiar position, lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.The surroundings were so quiet that he could clearly hear the chirping of insects outside the window. Pei Wei finished smoking a cigarette in silence, then stood up and stood in front of the window and looked around. He had seen it countless times before closing his eyes.  You can imagine the scenery with your eyes.

    I¡¯m getting married?

    Pei Wei took a deep breath and asked himself again: Am I really going to get married?

    Yes, I really want to get married, to a woman who has been by my side for four years.

    Marriage is such a familiar and distant thing. In this life, he got married for the first time, but in his previous life, he had already been married once and divorced at the same time.  However, this experience did not make him feel the joy of being a husband now, but a vague sense of fear.

    Time has passed very far away, and Pei Wei can no longer remember the feeling of his marriage. Instead, in the last one or two years of that failed marriage, he and his wife continued to quarrel and fall out, until they parted ways.  Emerged with great clarity.

    He still remembered what his last wife (perhaps not the right word) said before the divorce: "Pei Wei, you are not a husband at all! Have you ever given me a bouquet of flowers in all these years of marriage? You and I  How many times have I chatted? You would rather brag and watch football with your friends than talk to me for even ten minutes! Maybe you are a qualified father, but you are definitely not a qualified husband!  I can stand you!"

    No woman can stand you!

    No woman can stand you!

    Pei Wei suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked around in horror - fortunately, he was still in his office. This was the place he had built with his own hands. This was his second life, an extremely glorious life.

    After wiping the cold sweat from his head, Pei Wei couldn't help but think of that sentence again: "No woman can stand you!"

    "Am I such a person? I am a good friend, a good boss, a good father, and even a good person. But I am not a good husband?" Pei Wei asked himself.

    No, that won¡¯t be the case!  Isn't Su Mei very happy when she is with her?  With the same language and goals, and even a tacit understanding, how could it be possible for them to be strangers to each other like that woman?

    Yes, no.  Su Mei and she have a deep emotional foundation. They have established a tacit understanding with her within four years. They can understand each other's meaning with just one look. How can there be huge differences in the future?

    not to mention.  Poor and humble couples are miserable. Although I had no worries about food and drink in my previous life, my income was only meager and I couldn't afford my wife's huge consumption of clothes and cosmetics. At least this situation will not happen in this life.

    At this time, the phone rang. Pei Wei looked at the time and knew that the wedding was about to start.

    He didn¡¯t answer the phone, stood up and walked out of the office.  Although there are dedicated people taking care of everything, there are still many things that he has to do by himself, such as dressing up and participating in ceremonies.

    Pei Wei looked at himself in the mirror with satisfaction, although he knew that he was not handsome, and could only be regarded as an ordinary person. Now he is forty years old, and he cannot be as handsome as a young man.  But the makeup artist who paid a lot of money to come back was indeed worth the price.  What appeared in the mirror was a middle-aged man who was ordinary but naturally imposing.  He is much more handsome than he usually looks.

    "What should we do now?" Pei Wei stood up and asked Xiao Zhao beside him.

    ¡°Go to the stadium, the wedding will be held there, boss.¡± Xiao Zhao replied.

    It was Pei Wei who proposed to hold the wedding at Yunjia Fengyun Stadium. There were so many guests that the entire Yunjia City could not find such a big hotel to arrange the wedding, so Pei Wei came up with an idea to just hold the wedding at the stadium.  This will allow fans to come in and join in the fun.

    However, Pei Wei is not so shameless that he has to ask fans to buy tickets for his own wedding. The most important thing is that he is so charming, but the fans are happy to go to see Pei Wei's wedding. After all, they can see it with their own eyes.  Seeing so many big names showing up - and Pei Wei also provided food for all the fans who entered the stands.

    This scene is huge. The entire stand is packed with nearly 100,000 fans. Although the capacity of Yunjia Fengyun Stadium is only 60,000, that refers to seats. Now basically everyone is standing.  Yes, there are no safety issues.

    Those who can enter the stadium are the main guests. Pei Wei has long ordered people to roll up the expensive lawn on the stadium and replace it with a red carpet, so as not to damage the stadium.Too much damage has been done. You know, the league will restart ten days after the wedding. We can't let the Yunjia Tianyu team compete on the dirt.

    Pei Wei is a typical loner, and his father is an only son.  He didn¡¯t have any relatives, and Pei Wei¡¯s parents passed away early, so he worked hard alone, and he didn¡¯t have any relatives, so it was not easy to choose the candidate for the high school on the man¡¯s side. In the end, Pei Wei could only invite the old coach Hua** to come.  Be this "high hall".

    A stage for the celebration had already been set up in the venue, and the huge stadium was almost filled with guests.

    Pei Wei saw Su Mei in a white wedding dress - she was so beautiful.  The afternoon sun shone on her body, and her fair face flashed with moving light, making her as holy as an angel.

    Pei Wei felt excited and hurried forward, holding Su Mei's gauze-gloved hand, completely ignoring the loud cheers and whistles coming from the guests.

    Pei Wei knew who they were without looking back. Except for those few player boys who were fearless, the others were all people with status.  How could you do such a thing?

    Although separated by two thin layers of gloves, Pei Wei's mood calmed down strangely, and there was no longer any embarrassment and uneasiness before the wedding.

    "Now, I hand over my daughter to you. In the future, you will have only one mission. That is, no matter whether you are poor or rich, you must not let my daughter suffer the slightest injustice."

    Su Yue¡¯s energetic voice rang in his ears. Although Pei Wei wore a formal dress and Su Mei wore a wedding dress for this wedding, neither Pei Wei nor Su Mei were willing to hold it in a Western-style wedding.

    Pei Wei raised his head.  He glanced at Su Mei with a smile, and then met Su Yue's gaze: "I promise you, no matter what happens in the future, Su Mei will be the only one in my life, and I will use all my abilities to protect us.  The love between them lasts forever.¡±

    "Okay!" Thunderous cheers rang out from the guests, and then the fans in the stands applauded collectively.  Above the two stands in the north and south, two huge banners suddenly appeared!

    "Happy wedding! Our boss!"

    This is a gift created by the two largest fan groups, "Deadly Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun"!

    That night, major hotels in Yunjia City set up running banquets, and even a passerby could come in and have a big meal for free. This opened the eyes of the citizens of Yunjia - if you have money, you will have money, and you can get it if you get married.  Such a big movement is the first time in the history of Yunjia City.

    And in the largest local hotel in Yunjia, there were hundreds of banquet tables.  The guests here are the real guests this time.  You must know that Pei Wei's own circle of friends is quite broad, let alone the Su family.

    Such a lively situation.  Naturally, Pei Wei couldn't toast table by table - that would have to drink him to death. He just toasted one by one to the closest guests sitting at dozens of tables nearby, and everyone else drank directly with a glass of wine.  Instead, even so, Pei Wei, who had a heavy drinking capacity, drank enough.

    Fortunately, there was Su Mei beside him, who blocked a lot of wine for him, otherwise Pei Wei would have wasted this wedding night.

    After finally finishing the banquet, the two of them entered the bridal chamber with the help of others. A few indifferent players wanted to continue making trouble in the bridal chamber, but were chased away by Hua **, Wenger and Benitez, the three former Yunjia Tianyu coaches.  After a while, the newlyweds were the only ones left in the bridal chamber.

    "Madam, it's getting late, let's take a rest now." Pei Wei hugged Su Mei with a smile and said.

    "Are you not drunk?" Su Mei looked curiously at Pei Wei, who was obviously sober.

    "Except for the first few glasses, all I drank afterward was mineral water." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Otherwise, if I drink like this, I will drink it to death."

    "I hate you! Everything you told me to drink is true!" Su Mei raised her fist to fight, but Pei Wei hugged her: "Why, you want to hit your husband, be careful I use the Seven-Way Rule to divorce you!"

    "You're going to quit? If you can, just quit!"

    "I won't stop, I'll punish youyou kid, you still want to run away!"

    ¡­¡­

    "Hey be gentle"

    "It's weird, it shouldn't be. Didn't we do it that night? Why are you still in such pain?"

    "Youyouhow did you know?"

    "I didn't sleep at all at that timeI know"

    "You bad guy"

    "The worse is yet to come"

    "Well¡­¡­"

    ¡­¡­

    The night is already deep, but it¡¯s a pity that the trees are so darkBut the wind didn't stop, and the movement in the room became louder and louder.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 325 Honeymoon

    The concentrated players did not dare to slack off at all. Pei Wei had already spoken before leaving. He was very dissatisfied with the results of the last three rounds of the first half, and was also very dissatisfied with the current team's league ranking. If he waits until  If the team's ranking doesn't improve after he returns from his honeymoon, then I'm afraid there will be no good fruits for everyone.

    Everyone still has a certain fear of Pei Wei, the boss, even though he is usually very kind and easy to talk to

    The changes in team members were also expected by everyone. Ljungberg and other three foreign players did not appear in the training team, while Adriano has been transferred to the first team. Regarding the changes in foreign players, the Football Association also  Filed.

    Without continuing to introduce foreign aid to fill the vacancy, Yunjia Tianyu appears to be a bit weak in the midfield. In the past, Yunjia Tianyu's midfielders had a total of eight players. Although sometimes Zheng Zhi would play defender, seven  The configuration of three players is sufficient whether it is rotation or main force, but now that Ljungberg and Gattuso have left, only Zhang Yiming and Yu Xiaowei are left in the defensive midfielder position, and only Deco and Zheng Zhi are left in the central midfielder position.  The two wings are even weaker, with only Aylin on the left and Li Fang on the right left. Li Fang is a newcomer who was only brought up this year. If someone is injured, there will not even be a substitute.

    In this regard, Benitez can only tap the potential from within, temporarily transferring a defensive midfielder and a left midfielder from the second team to the first team. As long as there are no major injuries, there should be no problem.

    The young midfielder's name is Qian Dapeng. He is 18 years old. He is a native of Yunjia and a former player of the fourth team of Yunjia. He is 1.88 meters tall and weighs 90 kilograms. He has rough skills but excellent physical fitness. The left midfielder is named  His name is Qi Lin, who was recruited by Yunjia's scouts from the Beijing youth team last year. He is a rare left-handed player. He is tall, 1.86 meters tall, has excellent physical fitness, is fast, and has set-piece skills. Although these two have experience  It's not enough, but Ladd is optimistic about it and thinks their potential is quite outstanding.

    Ranking sixth does put a lot of pressure on the players, but everyone can also see that the current Yunjia Tianyu team is no longer the Yunjia Tianyu team that could almost sweep Asia more than a year ago. The departure of four international players, three  With the departure of two foreign players, the newly replaced players have strength but lack experience. Although they played very well in the Asian Club Cup in the first half, that is more due to the contribution of the six top foreign players.  Yunjia Tianyu is the most normal Yunjia Tianyu. Without those six foreign players, Yunjia Tianyu is just an ordinary strong team in the league.

    Benitez knows this, and Pei Wei also knows it, so Pei Wei has not set any outrageous goals for the team this season. He has only one request, which is to play better in every game. After the league,  Being able to be ranked in a reasonable position and giving young players more opportunities to practice - of course, it would be better if there is still a chance to win the championship.

    Benitez agreed to this. Anyway, this is also his last season in Yunjia Tianyu. He just needs to stand on the last duty.

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    Yunjia is very hot in July. The players who are sweating profusely under the strong sunshine are all envious of their boss - the boss must have taken Miss Su Mei around the world, right?  Rich people are good, but rich people on honeymoon are even better!

    But if they knew what Pei Wei and Su Mei were doing now, then I'm afraid they wouldn't be envious of them.

    Pei Wei and his family's honeymoon was also quite special. As soon as the wedding was over, he and Su Mei flew to London, the capital of the United Kingdom, but not for fun, but to discuss Ljungberg's transfer with Arsenal.  of.

    Wenger also returned to London with them, and the person negotiating with them was also Wenger. The head coach of the Premier League club has great power. They can fully manage the player transfer matters, so the head coach of the Premier League is actually related to football.  Managers in manager games are the same.  In fact, in this case, the matter can be discussed locally in Yunjia, but Wenger and Pei Wei are unwilling to mix business and private matters, so they took this move that seems to be unnecessary.

    Originally, Pei Wei planned to sell half of Ljungberg's ownership, because he knew that Ljungberg could not be sold for a price now. With his outstanding performance in the future, he might be able to make a lot of money. Who knows if Wenger is too good?  I believe Pei Wei's vision, and Ljungberg's performance in the Swedish national team over the past year has been very good, and he directly offered a direct transfer price of 4 million pounds.

    Pei Wei calculated that it only cost 2 million to bring in Ljungberg, and it doubled in a year and a half. Besides, he also knew that professors are generally unwilling to spend big money on players, so  I agreed to this request.

    The transfer fee of four million, plus Sun Chenghai¡¯s number of appearances last season,After far more than 20 games, Arsenal Club had to pay Yunjia Tianyu 500,000 pounds, thus directly earning 4.5 million pounds.

    Spent a day in London

    Su Mei was clamoring to leave. To be honest, the bad weather in London was indeed attractive. In addition, the things had been done, so Pei Wei and Su Mei left London and came to Italy.

    Negotiations with Udinese and Bari are much simpler. These two clubs do not want to buy out Toni and Gattuso in one go. This is exactly what Pei Wei wants. After some negotiations, these two clubs  The club bought half of Toni and Gattuso's ownership for US$1.8 million and US$1.5 million respectively, but Pei Wei thought they would regret it soon.

    "Okay, it's finally done!" That night, Pei Wei leaned comfortably on the bed and said to Su Mei with a smile: "Isn't your husband great? After traveling around Europe, he immediately earned nearly ten million US dollars  ¡­The job of this human trafficker is quite promising, you can make a lot of money by changing hands.¡±

    "Virtue!" Su Mei rolled her eyes at Pei Wei, saying that although she was married, Miss Su's temper was still the same as before, but Pei Wei just liked this: "If you don't say that once the three of them leave, our football team will  The team¡¯s strength has dropped a lot. Don¡¯t you want to win the championship?¡±

    "Well, of course it's great if you can win it. If you can't win it, you can't force it." Pei Wei smiled and put his arm around Su Mei's waist, pulling her into his arms: "Besides, we have already won a lot of championships.  It¡¯s really good to let others have a chance to get it, right?

    "Are you really not worried?" Su Mei smiled and hugged his neck: "The forward line is okay, Luka left, Wright came in, but Ljungberg and Gattuso left in the midfield, and only came in  The strength of the two young players has also dropped a lot.¡±

    "You're right." Pei Wei nodded, "But what can we do? It doesn't matter if our results are almost the same this year. When these players become more experienced, we will have a strong team again!"

    "Forget it, you should make the decision on these things. Anyway, you are much better than me in this aspect" Su Mei twisted her body lazily: "But we can still find a foreign aid. Don't we need foreign aid?  ?"

    "Where can I find a good foreign aid temporarily?" Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "It's too bad and it's not necessary. It's hard to come to China if it's good I'll call Li Qiang and ask him next time to see if he knows about it.  What better midfielder can be transferred?¡±

    "Well" Su Mei snorted twice, like a kitten: "We have been out for five days There is not much time before the league starts. Where should we go in the next time?  Play?"

    "You can go wherever you say you want to go." Pei Wei pressed Su Mei's nose lovingly: "I feel sorry for you, you can't even have a good honeymoon There seems to be no interesting place in South America now.  Let's just go to Europe! First go to Milan to pick up fashion, then go to Rome to see the Colosseum, and then go to Paris to see the scenery, but be careful, the streets there are full of shit Then go to Vienna to listen to music.  Berlin to see the ruins of the Berlin Wall As long as it¡¯s anywhere you want, we¡¯ll go, okay?¡±

    "Okay." Su Mei raised her head in his arms, her eyes gleaming: "But I'm afraid I don't have enough time."

    "Enough time! How come it's not enough!" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Ignore the club's affairs. There is no use for us staying in Yunjia anyway. This time we just have fun. When we have enough, we will stop again."  go back!"

    "Really!?" Su Mei said in surprise: "Aren't you afraid that something will happen to the club?"

    "Sister, now is the communication age." Pei Wei said helplessly: "You can find me with just one phone call, so what else can't be handled without my presence Besides, the club is on the right track now, am I here?"  It does not matter¡­¡­"

    "Don't call me eldest sister!" Su Mei shouted: "Look, you are already forty years old! You are just like an old man, so you call me eldest sister? Am I that old?"

    "You are not oldhow can you be old!" Pei Wei said seriously: "You are only thirty years oldyou are not old, you are not old."

    Su Mei let out a scream. It is estimated that the word "thirty years old" is something that every woman would be afraid of. Even Su Mei was no exception. She jumped up with her teeth and claws open, grabbed the pillow next to her and hit Pei Wei.  Past: "Don't say that word! Did you hear that? Besides, I'm not playing with you!"

    Pei Wei was hiding and laughing, seizing an opportunity to punch Su Mei twice, hugging her around the waist, and then pressed her down, saying proudly: "Haha, you dare to hit your husband!  Do you want me to punish you again? "

    Su ?Her cheeks were slightly red. Did she know what the "punishment" in Pei Wei's mouth was? Although the taste made her really stunned, the process

    Pei Wei smiled proudly, kissed her red lips hard, and blocked the words she was about to say

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 326 The New Principal of Yunjia Football School

    Wei fulfilled his promise and actually took Su Mei on a trip around Europe, visiting all the famous big cities and tourist resorts in Europe.

    Of course, it is inevitable to visit famous stadiums in major cities. Now is the season break, and generally famous stadiums will be open to tourists. Along the way, Pei Wei and Su Mei have visited Meazza/San Siro, Rome Olympic, etc.  Ah~.AnfieldAlmost every famous stadium in Europe has left their footprints.

    Of course, the cost along the way is naturally high, but Pei Wei doesn't care at all, he thinks it's worth it.

    Since forming the Yunjia Tianyu Club, Pei Wei has never had such fun. He doesn't care about anything, just immerses himself in the world of two people with Su Mei, enjoying the joy to the fullest.

    Although it is tiring, it is very comfortable. What could be happier than living a carefree world of two people with the one you love?  His nervous mind for five years was completely relaxed for the first time, and his whole body and mind were greatly relieved. No wonder some people think that doing work for the first half of the year and then traveling happily for half a year is the happiest way of life.

    After a month of playing, Pei Wei felt that he had returned to the mentality and state of his twenties, with so much energy that he could kill a tiger.

    Of course, the married life between the two is enough to satisfy both parties.

    After arriving at the last stop of the trip, Iceland, the two of them felt that they had almost had enough fun and were ready to return home.

    In this month, although Pei Wei didn't care about anything, various news about the domestic league would still reach his ears immediately. Of course, they were all important things picked out by his men, otherwise a  The month is neither long nor short. If any news really reaches his ears, it will bother Pei Wei to death.

    In this month, Yunjia Tianyu played five rounds of the league and two FA Cup games. In the FA Cup, they eliminated the Guangzhou Suns of Class B in two rounds and successfully entered the quarterfinals. In the league, they  First, they defeated Shuzhong Tianfu 2-1 at home in the 14th round, and then were tied 3-3 by Beijing Yulin. Then came a two-game winning streak, first defeating Jilin Yanbian with three goals in the away game, and then 3-1 at home.  After defeating Shenzhen Anping, in a league match yesterday, Dalian Dongfang, who was eager to grab points and avoid relegation, drew one to one in the away game. Three wins and two draws in five games. The results are not bad.

    After these five rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu climbed to third place with 31 points. The top two are Shandong Hualong, which ranked first with 38 points, and second with 36 points.  Liaoning Tianyun and Yunjia Tianyu are not hopeless in competing for the first position. After all, there are still eight rounds left before the end of the league.

    In these five rounds, the performance of the 17-year-old Adriano, who was newly promoted to the first team, has been crucial. He has scored goals in almost every round and has attracted everyone's attention - he opened the scoring against Sichuan,  He even shocked the audience with a hat trick against Beijing. Although he did not score against Jilin, he alone attracted the defense of the opponent's two central defenders. With his help, Wan Peng, Qu Le and Zhu Guosheng scored three goals.  scored twice in the game against Shenzhen, and assisted Ayling to score against Dalian He scored six goals and one assist in five games. Originally, I only saw Adriano in the Asian Club Cup.  The top players in League A began to deeply feel the power of this young Brazilian player.

    In addition to Adriano's shock to National A, another important news is that after Chi Shangbing left the first-team coach's seat, Xu Genbao, the oldest and best head coach in National A, was dismissed from Dalian Dongfang.  The most direct reason is that Dalian Oriental lost to Liaoning Tianyun at home in the fourteenth round, and the team slipped into the relegation zone. Under the pressure of angry Dalian fans, Dalian Oriental Club announced Xu Genbao's resignation after emergency negotiations.  He will once again assume the position of head coach of Dalian Oriental Club. For the remainder of the season, the head coach will be temporarily replaced by the team leader and former international Lin Yuefeng.

    When the news reached Pei Wei, Pei Wei looked at the fax sent from the club and stared blankly for a long time.

    Although he had known for a long time that Xu Genbao would not stay as the head coach of Dalian Dongfang for too long - when the day finally arrived, Pei Wei still felt a little desolate.

    He knows that Xu Genbao will no longer appear as a first-line coach. This famous character coach in Chinese football and a controversial coach will gradually fade out of the sight of fans, and then slowly no longer be mentioned.

    As a coach, although Xu Genbao's ability is far from world-class, and some of his practices have even hindered the development of Chinese football, no one can deny his contribution to Chinese football, his character, his  His achievements, even his controversies will?It is a monument in the history of Chinese football.

    Pei Wei

    In 1995, his Yunjia Tianyu team was still the strongest Shanghai Shenhua team in A-B:B history. It swept through all the A-A teams with an unprecedented ten-game winning streak and became proud of the Chinese football world. How high-spirited Xu Genbao was at that time.  !

    However, the powerful Shanghai Shenhua was beaten head-on by the new Yunjia Tianyu in the Football Association Cup, and never reached its peak state again. Every year, Class A could only watch the battle between Yunjia and Dalian, and had no choice but to compete for the third place.  Three people - Xu Genbao must have been in an extremely depressed mood at that time, right?

    After leaving Shanghai Shenhua, Xu Genbao also had a difficult life. He led a Guangzhou New Day team that was built with a lot of money and was known as the strongest A-B team in the year. Before the start of the season, he shouted the slogan of reaching A. In the end,  But he could only rely on "Thank God and thank people" to barely catch the last train of Class A. From that time on, Xu Genbao stepped down from the altar.

    After joining Dalian Dongfang after Chi Shangbing left, Xu Genbao would have ushered in the last glorious moment of his coaching career. He should have led Dalian Dongfang to an almost insurmountable result and won the championship last year, but unfortunately, he  They met Yunjia Tianyu again, a team that should not have appeared in China.

    Now that Xu Genbao has resigned, according to the rules in Pei Wei¡¯s memory, he will set up a football school and continue to use his remaining energy for future talents of Chinese football.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei's heart moved. Yunjia Football School has expanded its enrollment this year. Now there are three thousand students. There is no shortage of teachers, but there is still a lack of a capable and authoritative principal. Usually, old man Ladd serves as the principal part-time.  Although Ladd has no problem with his ability, he is almost 70 years old after all. Being the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s reserve teams at all levels is a very heavy job in itself. Although the old man didn¡¯t say anything,  Pei Wei knew from the reports of the people below that the old man was already somewhat powerless. If he continued like this, he would have to turn the old man into Bethune.

    Wouldn¡¯t it be a good choice to hire Xu Genbao back?  Although he has a bad temper and has some problems of one kind or another, he has the good qualities of an excellent coach. And no matter how bad his temper is, I am afraid he will only have such a bad temper with the players, not those teenagers.  Bar?

    And in the history that I know, Xu Genbao's football school has produced some good talents. This is just his own efforts. Now with Yunjia Tianyu's speed of attracting talents and Xu Genbao's training methods, wouldn't it be a win-win situation?  ?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei couldn't sit still. He immediately called the club and asked his men to contact Xu Genbao, and then said to Su Mei

    Sentence: "Let's go back to China!"

    On the way, Pei Wei was still a little worried that Xu Genbao would not be willing to take up the post of principal of Yunjia Football School. After all, whether in Shanghai or Dalian, the teams led by Xu Genbao were sworn enemies of Yunjia Tianyu. Although from the perspective of professional leagues,  It's nothing to do, but with Xu Genbao's temper, it's hard to say if he really becomes stubborn.

    However, the process went quite smoothly, except that it was a bit difficult to find Xu Genbao at the beginning - Xu Genbao basically disappeared after class in Dalian Dongfang, and reporters who were familiar with him could not find anyone to interview him. In the end,  It was through one of his best friends that he found out that Xu Genbao was currently hiding in Chongming Island to recuperate. In order to show that he valued this matter, Pei Wei flew directly to Chongming to look for Xu Genbao as soon as he returned to China.

    After finding Xu Genbao, Pei Wei stated his plans and also offered a very generous contract with an annual salary of 200,000 yuan. He would be fully responsible for the primary and junior high schools of Yunjia Football School, with a total of eight grade levels.  Training matters.

    Xu Genbao agreed after thinking about it for a while. He originally planned to set up a football school to prove that he was not old yet, but now that Pei Wei has come to invite him so sincerely, Yunjia Tianyu is definitely the No. 1 football school in the country.  The first-class talent echelon and training hardware really made him excited. It can be said that it is definitely easier to achieve results by leading Yunjia Football School, and the conditions offered by Pei Wei are indeed good. In addition, Xu Genbao also wants to experience the so-called "all-European training system" for himself  "Managed" Yunjia Football School, now that there is such a good opportunity in front of him, how can he not be tempted?

    Xu Genbao is satisfied with this invitation, and Pei Wei is even more satisfied. In his opinion, allowing Xu Genbao to be the principal of Yunjia Football School is a complete alliance between powerful forces, achieving maximum resource sharing.  He is confident that after hiring such a full-time principal, the success rate of Yunjia Football School will definitely be higher.

    After signing his name on the contract, Xu Genbao became the new principal of Yunjia Football School.

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 327 For whom to play football

    After leaving Dalian Dongfang, Xu Genbao switched to his rival Yunjia Tianyu. This is news. However, after joining Yunjia Tianyu, he did not become the head coach but became the principal of a football school. In fact, he was directly away from first-line football. This is another news.  .

    Although Xu Genbao is already in his fifties, there is no shortage of examples in world football of people who are still working as first-line coaches at the age of sixty or seventy. Moreover, Xu Genbao, who was born as a player, has always been in good health. If he continues to work for four or five years,  There is no problem in the year, and with his reputation, whether he is in Class A or Class B, the annual salary of 200,000 yuan is very meager compared with professional coaches All reporters are sighing, Pei Weiyi  There will be big news when we return home.

    However, Pei Wei did not have the consciousness to provide more materials for reporters. After holding this brief press conference, he left the press conference and ran to the training ground to watch the players train.

    For the first time in the past two months, the boss came to the sidelines to watch the training. The players were much more motivated and their training attitude was suddenly much more serious than before. Benitez was a little angry on the sidelines, but he was very happy with Pei Wei's presence.  I still admire the prestige among the players.

    "These boys have become much more active after seeing you on the sidelines." After training and Pei Wei returned to the office together, Benitez said with a smile: "It seems that you will still have to come to the sidelines of the training ground more often in the future.  That way the training effect will be improved a lot.¡±

    "That's right, it doesn't matter who I am - the person who pays them wages. How can they not risk their lives if I'm on my side?" Pei Wei was proud for a moment, then frowned: "But if this happens,  I'm not very happy - this shows that our players haven't figured out the truth - they are not playing for me, but playing for themselves, playing to be worthy of every penny they earn.  "

    "Are your requirements too high?" Benitez frowned and said, "Even in Europe, not every player can do this. There are many examples of people who quickly became famous and then fell immediately.  People are lazy, after all, there are only a few who can become role models of professional players.¡±

    "Maybe my requirements are too high." Pei Wei shook his head: "Maybe we have won too many championships? The players have lost their pursuit? But they should know that winning championships is just a part of professional football. They should  There is a higher pursuit.¡±

    "What do you think they should pursue?" Benitez spread his hands: "They have already won all the honors in Asia, league championship, cup championship, Asian championship Do you still want them to win the World Cup?  ? And with their strength, they are still a little short of playing in the five major leagues.¡±

    "So I have a headache over this matter." Pei Wei sighed: "We have to find a way to allow these players to maintain their passion for football and their desire to win They are still very young, and for some reasons  There are not many books If they lose their goals prematurely, then I will be worried about their future. "

    Benitez glanced at Pei Wei steadily and suddenly smiled: "I just realized now that I guessed wrong After working for a long time, you were worried about their future, not their grades, right?"

    "Although results are important, if you don't win the championship one year, you can come back the next year, and the player's future is related to his personal destiny. Maybe they make a wrong move, and what will be waiting for them? I hope it's not the worst.  Bad results."

    "It's rare to find a boss like you." Benitez sighed and shook his head: "But you are indeed a good boss."

    Pei Wei responded with a smile: "Whether I am a good boss or not is another matter, but you are a good coach, that is for sure What a pity, this season will be your last season in Yunjia Tianyu, you leave  Finally, I really don¡¯t know where to find another coach.¡±

    "I'm sorry If possible, I would even like to end my coaching career at Yunjia Tianyu, but unfortunately, I still have ambitions to realize. If I always stay at Yunjia Tianyu, I will not be able to realize my ideals." Bei  Nitus said apologetically.

    "No need to say sorry, Rafael." Pei Wei smiled: "There is no such thing as a banquet I am very satisfied to be your boss for three years. At least, you have brought us two leagues."  championship, a Football Association Cup champion, an Asian Cup Winners Cup champion and an Asian Club Cup champion In Asia, basically no coach has ever won so many important championship trophies. At that time, I could invite you from Spain, then  It's my luck."

    "That's my luck too." Benitez looked at Pei Wei and suddenly said this.

    Pei Wei burst out laughing.

    In the next three days, Pei Wei went to the training ground every day to watch the players train. Although he only stood at a distance, he?He can

    Being on the sidelines itself gave the players great encouragement, and the training was completed very well.

    Two days before the start of the game, after training, before Benitez announced the disbandment, Pei Wei walked into the training ground.

    The players looked at Pei Wei with surprise as he walked into the training ground with a smile. Like Aylin and Zhu Guosheng, they are all veteran players who have been with Yunjia Tianyu for almost six years.  When interpreting with Benitez, Pei Wei entered the training ground to convey the coach's opinions to the players. Pei Wei had never stepped into the training ground as a boss. Even when he watched the training, he watched from a distance.  He used his performance to perfectly fulfill his promise to the two foreign coaches: "I will never interfere with the coach's absolute authority in training and competition as a boss." Why did he walk into the training ground today, seemingly ready to come?  What to do.

    Benitez blew the whistle, and the players immediately stood in a row in front of him. Pei Wei stood next to Benitez, and then smiled: "You don't need to be so nervous, come on, sit down.  Sit down, I have something to talk to you about."

    After finishing speaking, he took the lead and sat down on the lawn. Regardless of the dust on the ground stained on his clothes, Benitez smiled slightly and sat down too.

    Now that the boss and coach have sat down, what else can the players say? They all just sat down on the lawn. If they

    Put a mat in between and put some food on it, and it will be a picnic scene.

    "Everyone has been training very seriously these days. Although I am a layman, I can see that you worked very hard in training and completed the tasks assigned by the coach very well I am very satisfied with this." Pei Wei  He said with a smile, of course no one would take his so-called "layman" seriously. After all, among the owners of the 28 teams in China's A, A and B, if Pei Wei said that he was an outsider in football, then he really didn't  People dare to say that they are experts.

    "However, what I want to know is, when I didn't come to the training ground, were you training as seriously as you are these days?"

    As soon as Pei Wei asked this question, the players immediately became restless. They naturally knew that their training attitude in the past few days was much more serious than usual. What was the reason?  Why do you still need to ask? The boss is not serious around you, so he doesn¡¯t want to do it anymore.

    "Boss, I have to apologize to you." Zhu Guosheng said in a loud voice: "Usually we are not as serious in training as these daysat least I am not."

    As soon as these words came out, many people scolded Zhu Guosheng: Why are you so honest?  It's not like students are facing teachers, so you can just say that you are as serious as usual!

    But Zhu Guosheng has this character. Although he has a bad temper, he rarely lies, which is one of his strengths.

    Hearing this, Pei Wei was not angry but smiled: "To be honest, I like to hear this."

    Hearing what the boss said, the players all breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that the boss doesn't want to pursue this matter further, but it's just training. It's almost enough. As long as you play well on the court, isn't that the same thing?

    Pei Wei bowed his hands to the players: "Thank you everyone for thinking so highly of me and giving me this face But what I want to say is that you are not training for me. I just pay you to play for the club.  , what is training? Training is the only way to keep you in shape on the court! I have never heard of an example where you can perform at your best level without training. As the saying goes, one minute on the stage and ten years off the stage.  If you don¡¯t even take your training seriously, how can you show your skills during the competition?¡±

    He paused and then continued: "What do you play football for? Basically, playing football is your job. You earn income by selling your skills to support yourself and your family. From this point on  He said that you are no different from people who do other jobs. Football, like other jobs, is a skill for making a living. On a larger scale, if you play football well enough, you can represent your country in world competitions.  Winning glory for the country after getting good results This is another difference between football work and other jobs. I don't intend to make you play football desperately, but you have to understand one thing, that is, the ball is for.  You play it yourself, and your pursuit of football will never stop. Unless you retire, as long as you are still playing football, you have to do everything related to footballeven if you are on board  You are at the top of the world and won the World Cup, but your boss will not give you money to support you just because you are a world champion, and the fans will not cheer you just because you go around the field for two laps with the title of world championunless  He is retired. Have you ever seen any player who can rely on the World Cup championship for a lifetime after winning the World Cup???'s?  "

    "You have to remember that playing football is for yourself, not others!"

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 328 Start sprinting

    He said that in the last day of training before the 19th round of the league against Wuhan Yazhi, although Pei Wei did not go, the players still completed all the training conscientiously, and their attitude was no different from the previous two days.

    After hearing the news, Pei Wei felt very relieved. At least for now, it seems that his words still have some effect. At this juncture when there is still a chance to hit the championship, those players who have already won enough honors can continue to maintain their confidence in victory.  desire, that would be enough to motivate other young players.

    Although this can only be regarded as treating the symptoms rather than the root cause, for these players who have played in professional teams since childhood and have not received much education, this method is still somewhat useful. The biggest problem of Chinese players is that they have achieved extremely good results.  After high economic income, their own cultural quality determines that they have no more meaningful way to spend the money they have obtained. You must know that although making money is difficult, spending money is also a skill, just like during the period of reform and opening up.  Among those who "get rich first", a considerable number of people are unable to find spiritual pursuits after satisfying their material life. They begin to pursue one-sided pleasure and then return to poverty - this is the same as when players just play  How similar is the behavior of starting clubbing, flirting with women, gambling or even taking drugs after getting some results!

    Of course, this does not mean that the uneducated will necessarily have lower qualities than the literate, but between two people with similar personalities, origins, and temperaments, the level of education often determines the level of their own qualities.

    Although the players in each echelon of Yunjia Tianyu have fully studied the courses from elementary school to junior high school, and they also need to learn certain skills when entering the echelon, the players in the first team of Yunjia Tianyu are all from former professional teams.  Echelon, they have not received education in this area, this is not something that can be achieved overnight.

    Pei Wei even wants to open a night school in the club so that the players can learn more knowledge, but this kind of thing is purely voluntary. The players are all adults, and playing for the club is not sold to you. They usually have private lives.  He can arrange whatever he likes. As long as he doesn't break the law or discipline, Pei Wei, even the boss, can't control them.

    After thinking about it and failing to come up with any good solution, Pei Wei had to put the matter aside for the time being and began to urge the team to prepare for the next game.

    All the teams participating in the last nine finals of the Olympic qualifying competition have come out. As Pei Wei knows about history, the Chinese Olympic team is again divided into a group with its old enemy South Korea and the Bahrain team in West Asia.  This competition starts on October 3rd. The league will stop after the 24th round of games on September 12th. Then the Olympic team will gather and finish the games on October 3rd and October 10th.  After two games on the same day, the Olympic team disbanded and returned to their respective clubs to play the remaining two rounds of the league. Then the Olympic team gathered again and then played the last two top nine games.

    So for Yunjia Tianyu, the next period of time will be a period of competition. If he plays well, there is no hope of winning the championship.

    Pei Wei is ready to focus all his attention on the team in the next period. He will sit on the coaching bench with Benitez to watch every game - he has rarely done this this year, but  Now Benitez's days in Yunjia Tianyu are numbered, and every game means one less. Pei Wei has not come to the scene in person yet, and I am afraid he will not have such an opportunity in the future.

    On August 15, in the 19th round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu played at home with great momentum and defeated the visiting Wuhan Yazhi team 2-1. Although it was a tough game from the score, in fact Yunjia Tianyu  Tianyu won easily. In the first half, they relied on the goals of Ailin and Wanpeng, two members of the Olympic team, to lead the opponent with two goals, and then controlled the entire game. Wuhan Yazhi just relied on captain Zhang Bing to directly use it before the end.  A free kick recovered an inconsequential goal.

    After winning, Yunjia Tianyu is still ranked third. The top two teams, Shandong Hualong and Liaoning Tianyun, also won. Shandong defeated Dalian 1-0 in an away game, and Liaoning also defeated Guangzhou 1-0 in an away game. The top three  There is no change in the rankings and points gap between the top four, but among the top four, five and six, in addition to Sichuan winning over Tianjin, Shanghai and Beijing played 2-2, Chongqing lost to Jilin in an away game, and Yunjia Tianyu widened  The gap with the teams behind.

    Then in the quarter-finals of the Football Association Cup on Wednesday, Yunjia Tianyu, who played all substitutes, drew 0-0 with Jilin Yanbian in an away game, leaving their hope of promotion to the next round, while their main players  I rushed to Qingdao just after the last round of the league to recharge and prepare for the twentieth round of the league against Qingdao Starfish.

    Qingdao Haixing, who performed poorly in the first half of the league and was at the bottom of the league, suddenly seemed to wake up after the start of the second half of the league.

    &nbsp;We achieved two wins, two draws and two losses in the game, including an astonishing victory over Chongqing in the away game. The two losses were to the top two Shandong and Liaoning, and the points also jumped to twelfth place.  name, temporarily out of the relegation zone.

    Their performance in the second half can be called the "touchstone" for teams that want to win the championship. Shanghai Chongqing, which they drew and defeated, has gradually begun to fall behind, basically losing hope of winning the championship, and Shandong Liaoning, which defeated them, has  The two strong players started a fierce battle for the top spot. If Yunjia Tianyu wants to win the championship, he must pass them.

    Pei Wei is not too familiar with the Qingdao team. He only knows that this team has been a professional relegation player in A-A after staying in A-B for a year. It rarely makes any amazing moves, but it is in the seat of A-A.  I have been here for several years and have never been downgraded. Because there is a big brother like Shandong on top, the Qingdao team does not shine often.

    In Pei Wei's memory, the deepest impression of Qingdao football is probably that China's number one forward Hao Dong is from Qingdao, and that there will be two absolute main players in the Chinese youth team that will be called the "Super Platinum Generation" in the future.  He is from Qingdao, and finally, Inter Milan originally put the address of the Chinese football school in Qingdao, but it was snatched away by him.

    However, Benitez attaches great importance to this game. In this round of games, Shandong will face Chongqing away from home, and Liaoning will face Shanghai at home. Although Chongqing and Shanghai have few chances to win the championship, just for  In this last hope, they will compete with the top two in the standings. This will be a good opportunity for Yunjia Tianyu. In addition, Qingdao Starfish is also known as the touchstone for the league championship this season. Yunjia Tianyu is holding back a sigh of relief.  Jingjing needs to prove that he is also a strong contender for the league championship, otherwise Benitez will not basically give up the FA Cup game and let all the main players rest.

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    Relegation teams are difficult to play. This is the consensus of all insiders. In fact, the actual technical level of those who can become professional players is not much different. Often the player's winning ability can determine the outcome of the final game. Even if it is the Royal  Madrid probably dare not say that they can easily defeat an ordinary La Liga team - stars are also human beings, not supermen. They are just able to perform at their own level better than ordinary players. A Chinese second-division team  Ordinary players in the league can also score by passing half the opponent's team like Maradona in amateur games, and it is impossible for Maradona at his peak to score such goals in every game.  , which is why football games always have the most upsets.

    In response to Yunjia Tianyu's offense, Qingdao Haixing set up an iron barrel formation at home. Two players followed Adriano, Yunjia Tianyu's strongest scorer, and would not relax against him even if he was involved in the midfield.  Yunjia Tianyu's defense and the addition of a considerable number of manpower in the penalty area made it extremely difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to attack. After intercepting the ball, he immediately drove forward and allowed the two foreign forwards to use their personal abilities to grab the ball.  The ball, such a simple play has a very good effect. Before the end of the first half, they finally took advantage of a mistake in Yunjia Tianyu's defense and scored the first goal!

    Benitez immediately adjusted his tactics during the halftime break. Instead of blindly attacking through the center, he made more use of the width of the field and looked for opportunities through the two wings. Adria  Nuo also began to run in a wider area, attracting enough defensive forces and also messing up the opponent's defense line.

    When Qingdao¡¯s defense began to become chaotic, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opportunity came.

    After receiving Deco's concealed pass, Ayling began to rush inward from the corner of the penalty area. Adriano's movement helped him attract the defense of the opponent's defender. After passing a defender, Ayling passed  A ground ball entered the penalty area. Qu Le met the ball in the melee in the penalty area and poked the ball into the net!

    After equalizing the score, Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more and more fierce. In the 78th minute, Li Fang distributed the ball from the right. Xie Feng made a pass and the ball was pushed out of the penalty area by the opponent's defender. Adriano rushed up.  He raised his left foot to meet the ball and kicked it. The ball drew a straight line above the Qingdao team's penalty area and flew straight into the dead center of the goal!

    An absolute world wave!  Seventeen-year-old Adriano scored his seventh goal in seven league rounds. This goal rate is enough to put all forwards in the National League A to shame!

    Five minutes after this goal, Yunjia Tianyu expanded the score again. Adriano, under the cover of Qule, used a powerful header to head Aylin's cross into the door, three to one!  Yunjia Tianyu sealed the victory!

    Yunjia Tianyu began their final sprint towards the goal of three consecutive league championships.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 329 Who is the opponent?

    Won two consecutive victories, but the only thing that makes Yunjia Tianyu fans unhappy is that although Shandong Hualong, which ranks first in the standings, was stubbornly blocked by Chongqing Huanyu in Chongqing and tied with zero to zero, Yunjia Tianyu successfully closed the points gap.  It was reduced to five points, but Liaoning Tianyun shockingly swept Shanghai Shenhua 6-1 at home, tied with Shandong Hualong in points, and only ranked second with a goal difference disadvantage. Now Shandong and Liaoning both  It ranks first in the standings with 42 points, followed by Yunjia Tianyu with 37 points, leaving behind a three-point gap with Sichuan Tianfu, which was tied in this round.

    "Our efforts have paid off. Two rounds ago we were seven points away from the top spot, but now we are only five points away."

    When being interviewed by reporters, Pei Wei smiled and talked: "There are six rounds left in the league, and the five-point gap is only two games I believe that Yunjia Tianyu is still a strong contender for the championship.  And we have more experience in competing for championships. We have experienced countless championship tests. This is our biggest advantage. The Shandong team performed very well this year. Santrac is a world-class head coach.  But you must know that Shandong has always been a mid-range team since the launch of the professional league. They are not ready to win the championship As for the Liaoning team, they are too young, and the glory of ten consecutive championships is too far away from them. Youth is  A fortune, but it takes a setback before this wealth can truly be theirs.¡±

    Pei Wei once again began to put psychological pressure on his competitors through remarks. He learned this trick from Manchester United's legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson. He was a master of psychological warfare and forced the famous player Keegan to lose his composure and then reversed twelve points.  The season in which he won the championship with a huge gap was his proud work. Pei Wei was amazed by this classic example, and naturally used it without hesitation.

    The CEOs of Shandong and Liaoning also felt the feelings of Dalian Dongfang Wang in the past two years. Hualong was quite graceful and polite during the interview: "Yunjia Tianyu is the one we learn from, and they are also professional  The club with the best performance since the beginning of the league, this was when they were still playing in Serie B and A-B in the first two years We have a lot to learn, and Yunjia Tianyu will not win the league championship before  Have you never won a league title? There is always a beginning."

    Cao Jun of Liaoning was far less calm than Hualong. Although he was much older than Hualong, he immediately became furious after hearing the reporter's irritating words: "Pei Wei doesn't know how to respect other people at all."  The club Liaoning team has a long history and has always been the most important team in Chinese football! When Liaoning won ten championships, Yunjia Tianyu I'm sorry, it was still the Yunjia City team at that time. It seems that it has always been  They can only play in their province, right? They¡¯re not even qualified to participate in the national league!¡±

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    "Hualong is very good and powerful, while Cao Jun is stupid and naive." After hearing the reactions of the two men from his subordinates, Pei Wei smiled and said to Su Mei. His intention in saying those words was to see how he  What is the level of the opponent? Now it seems that the goal has been achieved.

    "Hualong is not a simple guy. At least he can keep his composure. It seems that it is no accident that he can make a career in the United States. It is really a good thing to have such an owner who uses the money of the American people to support the development of Chinese football.  I hope there can be more people like this." As Pei Wei said this, he couldn't help but think of the guy named Zhang Bing he met in Las Vegas at the beginning of this year, the holder of 15% of Microsoft's shares.  Yes, Hua Long and Zhang Bing are both younger than me. If they also join the ranks of A-A bosses, I will have opponents in the future.

    "What about Cao Jun?" Su Mei asked, she liked hearing Pei Wei comment on other people.

    "Not an opponent." Pei Wei simply said: "Talking about history? Do you know which football club is officially recognized by FIFA as the earliest established football club in modern times? The Sheffield Club in England was established in 1857 (Note: About  Modern times:~Yun, the German club Bochum was founded in 1948 as a comprehensive club, so it cannot be regarded as a professional football club. FIFA officially recognizes Sheffield, not the Sheffield United played by Hao Dong.  The official statement of FIFA is used here. If anyone has other opinions, you can point it out in the book review area), but do you know what competition they are playing now? The Northern Counties League of England, the second level among amateur teams.  League! If you can win the championship with a long history, then the club that has won the most Champions League this century is not Real Madrid but Sheffield! It has been three years since they were relegated, and the players have changed several times.  If you only think about the glory of the past, you are destined to fail!¡±

    "Then you mean, Shandong is our biggest opponent?" Su Mei asked.

    ?"Absolutely." Pei Wei nodded: "As a boss, Hualong's calm and normal mentality can prevent the players from being put under much pressure, and their personnel composition is also quite mature. Santrachi is definitely a  Excellent coaches, in terms of player composition, include locally trained leaders, world-class foreign players, capable players in their prime, and young players who can serve as the main local rookies When we won the championship for the first time  Isn't the personnel composition the same? Although the Liaoning team is also very strong, their players are young, energetic and capable, but from the perspective of the personnel composition, it is difficult for a pure youth army to transform itself unless it suffers setbacks.  After adjusting their psychology, they can kill everyone when they win, but they may be completely defeated when they lose. Especially in the final competition for the championship, the fragile psychology of young players is likely to collapse Look, we will finally  Our opponent will also be Shandong Hualong.¡±

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    Pei Wei could now feel the feelings of those "Builders" at the beginning of this season. Just after he told Su Mei that Shandong Hualong was the biggest opponent, in the twenty-first round of the league, Shandong Hualong overturned at home.  They lost to Sichuan Tianfu 0-1, while Liaoning Tianyu continued their fierce point-grabbing momentum since the beginning of the second half. Relying on Zhang Yulin's goal in the away game, they beat Tianjin 1-0 and will take the first place in the standings.  Shandong Hualong, who had been waiting for ten rounds, successfully pulled the horse!

    Yunjia Tianyu paid the price of Wujiang's injury and rested for half a month and defeated another relegation team Guangzhou 2-1 at home. Although the gap from the top spot is still five points, the gap from second-place Shandong is only 5 points.  Two points.

    On September 5th, the 22nd round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s home game against Shanghai Shenhua was postponed. They got good news before the game, although Shandong quickly adjusted its game after losing.  Mentality, they defeated Beijing Yulin 2-0 at home, temporarily extending their lead over Yunjia Tianyu to five points. However, Liaoning stopped their winning streak and was tied 2-0 away by Jilin Yanbian!

    This means that if Yunjia Tianyu can defeat Shanghai Shenhua at home, the gap with Liaoning will be narrowed to three points!  In the next round, Liaoning and Shandong will compete against each other, while Yunjia Tianyu will face the mid-range team Tianjin away from home. This will be another good opportunity to narrow the points gap!  In the 24th and 25th rounds, Yunjia Tianyu will also have direct dialogue with Liaoning and Shandong

    With a seven-point gap, a seemingly impossible task has another glimmer of hope. However, for Yunjia Tianyu now, such a performance can no longer be regarded as a miracle.

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    Yunjia Tianyu, who was sitting at home, worked hard. Although Shanghai Shenhua was their most troublesome opponent since entering Class A, and although they were able to score a lot more points than Shanghai Shenhua every season, in face-to-face games, Yunjia Tianyu  Jia Tianyu's results against Shanghai Shenhua have never been very good.

    But this time, Yunjia Tianyu really tried his best. In order to prepare for this game, Benitez had given up the Football Association Cup. They sent another team in the second round of the quarter-finals at home against Jilin Yanbian.  All substitutes were used, and as a result, they lost 0-1 at home and lost the chance to enter the semi-finals. However, this also allowed the main players to get a better rest.

    After playing at home and recharging their energy, Yunjia Tianyu was full of momentum, and played sparks with Shanghai Shenhua, who also played an elite game. In the 28th minute, Yu Xiaowei strained his calf during a fight and was taken off the field.  Minutes later, Shanghai Shenhua's Yugoslav midfielder Petkovic was knocked to the ground by Zhang Yiming and was sent directly to the hospital. Zhang Yiming also received a yellow card for this. Not long after the second half started, Zhang Yiming committed another foul.  After accumulating two yellow cards and being sent off, Yunjia Tianyu could only fight with ten men. However, Shanghai Shenhua's numerical advantage could not be maintained for long. Xie Feng made a beautiful breakthrough on the right, and Wu Jiying was forced to tackle him from behind.  He was directly shown a red card by the referee

    In the 76th minute, Yunjia Tianyu got a free kick from the right. Li Fang passed the ball into the penalty area. Shanghai Shenhua's penalty area immediately burst into flames. The ball was looming in the dense crowd, but it was not kicked out  ¡­

    Suddenly, a loud roar came from the penalty area. Wenda, who was replaced in the second half, rushed to the sidelines and shouted at the camera: "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    The ball is lying quietly inside the goal!

    The excited Yunjia Tianyu players rushed up from behind and hugged Wenda. Wenda also changed his usual gentle and harmless look, with a ferocious look on his face, and kept colliding with his teammates to express his joy!  Four consecutive wins!  Three points away from first place in the standings!

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 330 Before the Fierce Battle

    Ranked third in the standings, Liaoning ranks first with 46 points, Shandong ranks second with 45 points, and Sichuan, which ranks fourth, only has 38 points, still eight points behind Liaoning at the top.  , with only four rounds left in the league, the possibility of winning the championship is already quite small. If there is only one team from Liaoning in front, the chance is still not small, but if they want to win the championship, the top three must lose the chain at the same time.  , that's almost impossible.

    In order to win this victory, Yunjia Tianyu paid a heavy price. Two current main midfielders, Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming, were injured and hospitalized.  In the first round of the game, Xie Feng was also injured during the game. Although he persisted in playing the rest of the game, he was found to have damaged meniscus after the game. Coupled with his age, he may not be able to play in these two rounds.  .

    In this way, coupled with the fact that Wujiang has not yet recovered, Yunjia Tianyu has lost four generals in the midfield and backcourt. The next round of the game against Tianjin is okay, but the next round against Liaoning will be a tough battle.  Although Zhang Yiming will be able to return from the ban by then, can Yunjia Tianyu, who is missing three main players, still be able to win Liaoning away from home?

    So in the away game against Tianjin Fanxing, Benitez fielded such a lineup. The goalkeeper Xiao Fei, the four defenders were Chen Xiaolong, Zhu Guosheng, Lucio and Hu Junli, and the midfielder sent young midfielders Qian Dapeng and  Deco partners in the middle, Zheng Zhi plays the right midfielder, Aylin the left midfielder, and the two forwards are Adriano and Qule.

    This incomplete lineup led Tianjin Stars 1-0 in the first half thanks to Aylin's quick break and a small-angle shot, and then stubbornly maintained the lead until the 80th minute in front of Tianjin Stars, who were attacking frantically at home.  , just when everyone in Yunjia Tianyu thought that the victory was certain, an accident happened.

    Yu Genwei, who had played for Yunjia Tianyu for one year, retreated to the midfield and received the ball from his teammates. Young Qian Dapeng made a mistake in grabbing the ball and was passed by Yu Genwei with a beautiful fake move.  After Yu Genwei passed Qian Dapeng, when Deke and Zhu Guosheng were about to form a siege, he suddenly raised his foot and shot a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    This is the only option. There are no supporting players around him, and there is Lucio behind Zhu Guosheng, so he has no chance to break through.

    This long-range shot was very sudden, but the angle was not tricky, and the power and speed could only be considered normal.

    But Xiao Fei in front of the goal seemed to be a step slower when he jumped up. When he stretched out his hand in the air, he was also a step slower. In the air, he only had time to lightly touch the ball with his fingers, and the ball went sideways.  One jump, still firmly bounced into the far post and fell into the goal!

    "Damn it!"

    As the fans cheered in the stands of Tianjin Stadium, Pei Wei slammed his half-smoked cigarette on the ground: "What is Xiaofei doing! Why is he so slow to react! If he had only jumped up a second earlier, this ball would have  It¡¯s impossible to get in!¡±

    Benitez sat on the coach's bench with a serious face, looking at Xiao Fei who was beating the ground desperately with a look of regret without a trace of expression, and sighed slightly in his heart.

    This is where the head coach is helpless. There is no head coach in the world who can always control the game process in his own hands. No matter how well prepared you are, it can only make the possibility of victory greater.  When does an accident ruin all your efforts?

    In the following time, both sides failed to create better opportunities and had to accept a one-to-one draw.

    Xiao Fei, who made a fatal mistake after the game, was not blamed by his teammates and coaches. Mistakes on the football field are normal, especially for goalkeepers. Goalkeeper mistakes are always the most obvious and most easily remembered  ¡­

    In other games, the result of the battle between Liaoning and Lu that concerned Yunjia Tianyu the most made Pei Wei and Benitez breathe a sigh of relief at the same time. Liaoning drew with Shandong, which was desperately attacking, at home and still maintained a one-point lead.  With a leading advantage, Yunjia Tianyu has not separated itself from the top two, and still maintains two points and three points.

    "It's a pity. If we win this game, we will only be one point away." Pei Wei lamented.

    But lamenting is always of no use. After the game against Tianjin, Yunjia Tianyu didn¡¯t even have a chance to breathe. He flew directly to Fushun, Liaoning, to prepare for the away game against Liaoning three days later.

    "This game will be our life and death battle!" Before leaving for the airport, Pei Wei said to all the players: "Do you know what our only hope is to win the championship? That is to win the last three games.  Then we are definitely the champions! The game against Liaoning will be our last chance. If we win, our future will be bright. If we lose or draw, we will basically lose the championship!?A decisive battle!  "

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    After running all the way, when we arrived in Fushun, the staff who arrived in Fushun in advance had already arranged the hotel where we would stay. After settling in, it was a free rest time as usual, and recovery training would be carried out the next day to prepare for the third day of competition.  .

    ¡°Linzi, go out and have some fun!¡±

    After arranging his things, Ai Lin was sitting in his room in a daze, when Xiao Fei opened the door and came in carelessly.

    ¡°What are you playing for? What¡¯s so fun about this place?¡± Aylin smiled.

    Xiao Fei took out a pack of cigarettes from his body, took one out and held it in his mouth, then handed it to Aylin. Aylin shook his head and refused: "No, it's not like you don't know that I don't smoke."

    "What's the point of whipping?" Xiaofei said nonchalantly. He played as a goalkeeper and didn't need to be very physically fit. The team had never cared about the players' private lives, so no one said anything about him smoking.  He lit the lighter for himself and sprayed out two streams of white mist from his nose: "?, where is Guosheng?"

    "I took Wu Jiang to play billiards." Ai Lin replied that Zhu Guosheng lived in the same room with him.

    "With his bad skills, he always likes to pull people to fight." Xiaofei said disdainfully: "How dare you challenge Wu Jiang? I don't know that Wu Jiang is the best billiard player in our team? The money he loses is still small."

    Aylin laughed: "He just said he wanted to take revenge while Wu Jiang's legs and feet were weak."

    "Oh, it's true." Xiaofei smiled, smoked half of the cigarette in one breath, and then continued to say to Ai Lin: "Linzi, you have free time at night, let's go out and have fun, the boss won't care about us, you boss  What are you doing if you stay in the room? Come on, I have a good friend here. I¡¯m going to kill him today and I won¡¯t let you spend any money.¡±

    Aylin said hesitantly: "Just the two of us? How about calling a few more people?"

    "Who are you calling? Wu Jiang doesn't dare to walk now. That guy from Guosheng is only 250. Wan Peng is not the same as us. The other little bastards are not qualified to accompany us. Besides, there are too many people. It's pointless. Let's go. I  Take you to a good place."

    "Then let me change some clothes." Aylin stood up and said.

    "What clothes do you want to change into? This outfit looks good." Xiao Fei pulled him away and said, "A handsome guy like you will look good in anything he wears."

    Aylin was pulled to the door by him and suddenly stopped: "You won't come back too late, right? The coach will tell you if you come back too late."

    "Who dares to speak against us?" Xiaofei glared: "Now the team is only pointing at my brothers. Besides, it's not like they did anything bad, just for fun, right?"

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    Zhu Guosheng returned to the room feeling sulky. Today he was defeated miserably on the billiard table. He looked at Wu Jiang with a smile as he picked up the five hundred yuan that originally belonged to him. Although it was not much money, he lost every time he played.  Not happy.

    After taking a bath, Zhu Guosheng wiped his hair and lay down comfortably on the bed. Then he sat up in confusion: Where did the forest in his roommate go?

    He looked at his watch, and it was already past eleven o'clock. Although the team said there was no limit on free time, there was still training tomorrow, and it was always bad to come back too late.

    "Maybe visiting in another room?" Zhu Guosheng thought doubtfully, but he quickly rejected the idea. He knew Ai Lin's character well. He has been his friend for more than ten years, and only others came to chat with him.  , I have never seen him take the initiative to chat with others.

    When I was thinking about where Ailin would go, there was a soft knock at the door, and Ailin opened the door and walked in.

    "Lin Zi, where have you been?" Zhu Guosheng got off the bed: "It's so late, haven't you been discovered by the coach? Otherwise, you will be criticized again."

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I went out to play, and I forgot the time if I wasn¡¯t paying attention.¡± Aylin shook his head and said.

    "Where did you go to play?" Zhu Guosheng asked doubtfully, and then smiled: "Okay, you won't call me if you have a place to play, treat me as an outsider, right?"

    Ai Lin changed the topic: "Is there still hot water? I'll take a shower first."

    "The water is hot. I washed it just now." Zhu Guosheng did not continue to ask. He has such a big personality. As soon as Ailin interrupted him, he forgot what he had just asked. After answering, he lay back on the bed and sat down.  He lay down and said, "Go to bed early after taking a shower. There will be training tomorrow."

    "Well, you go to bed first. I'll go to bed soon."

    The sound of running water came from the bathroom. Zhu Guosheng turned over and fell asleep soon.

    It¡¯s late at night, and all the rooms on the floor where Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s team members are located areAll the lights were turned off and plunged into darkness.

    In the room between Zhu Guosheng and Ai Lin, there was the sound of Zhu Guosheng's slight snoring. In the darkness, Ai Lin's eyes sparkled in the darkness.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 331 The Whistle Sounds

    lamp.

    Head coach Benitez, boss Pei Wei, and assistant coach Ding Yu are discussing the players for the next game in the room.

    Xie Feng was injured and Wu Jiang was injured. The absence of the two main full-backs at the same time caused a great loss to Yunjia Tianyu's strength. Originally, the assists of the two full-backs have always been the guarantee of Yunjia Tianyu's offense. Xie Feng's speed  Fast and experienced, Wu Jiang has excellent physical fitness and strong impact. The two full-backs with their own characteristics often make the opponent's defense more difficult, and now

    "Let Zheng Zhi play the right back and Hu Junli play the left." Ding Yu suggested that there was nothing we could do about it. Apart from Wu Jiang, there was only one all-rounder, Hu Junli, who could play the left back, and the substitute right back, Chen Xiaolong, was still too young after all.  There is no problem in playing in ordinary games, but it is a bit risky to send him on the field in such an important game. It is more reassuring for Zheng Zhi to play at right back.

    Both Benitez and Pei Wei agreed to his proposal, which was the only option.

    The central defender is easier to choose. Zhu Guosheng and Lucio are definitely the first choices. Tang Yong and Zhou Nan are still far behind them in terms of strength, and now is not the time to train new players.

    The midfielder is also easier to choose. Zhang Yiming, who has returned from suspension, will play with Deco in the middle. After Ljungberg left, Li Fang was the first choice on the right, while captain Ayling was on the left, and Adria was still the forward.  Partnering with Nou and Qule, Adriano's retreat to get the ball can well connect the midfielder and forward. His presence fills the vacancy in Yunjia Tianyu's formation that does not have a full-time midfielder, while Qule is  Scorer.

    "Now that these are settled, it's almost done." Seeing that Benitez had already decided on the main lineup for this game, Pei Wei thought that nothing happened, so he stood up and prepared to go back to his room to rest.  Stopped by Benitez.

    "Pei, there is one position that has not yet been decided. Who will be the goalkeeper?"

    Pei Wei almost laughed after hearing this. In a team, the goalkeeper's position is probably the most stable. Except for injuries or suspensions, the main goalkeeper must always play, because the goalkeeper will not play if there is no game.  Cannot maintain status.

    And in the Yunjia Tianyu team, the main goalkeeper for the past five years has always been Xiao Fei. In terms of experience, goalkeeping skills and stable performance, he is much better than the two substitute goalkeepers. Who should be better than him?

    But Pei Wei soon realized that there was something in Benitez's words. He sat down and asked doubtfully: "Isn't it Xiao Fei? Is there any problem? He just made a mistake in the last game. How could he  The goalkeeper doesn¡¯t make mistakes, and in such a crucial game, we can only rely on him.¡±

    "No, there's nothing wrong with it." Benitez shook his head: "I'm not saying this because he made a mistake in the last game It's just that in the second half of the league, there have been ten league rounds, except for the previous game.  When we played Shanghai in the last round and Jilin in the 16th round, we conceded goals in every game. We also conceded three goals in Beijing. We conceded an average of one goal in each game. Although there are some goals that cannot be helped, but  I made a statistics and found that in these ten rounds, Xiao Fei did not even save a goal This at least shows that from the second half of the league, his condition is not very good. "

    "Really?" Pei Wei doubtfully took the information handed over by Ding Yu and looked at it carefully. Sure enough, seven of the past ten games had conceded a goal, and three in one game, with an average of one goal.  A goal was conceded in the game. Xiaofei had never lost points in a row like this before.

    "Then we have to compete with him. Chen Wei is still too young, and Wei Jie has been a substitute for five years. There is basically no chance to play. Who can we trust at this time?" Pei Wei said with a wry smile.

    Benitez and Ding Yu nodded silently. Indeed, Xiao Fei has been firmly holding the position of the number one goalkeeper in the past five years. Chen Wei has also had several opportunities this year. After Xiao Fei was drawn to the national team  The Olympic team and the Football Association Cup were still able to play, but Wei Jie, who came from the former Yunjia second team, almost sat through the bench.

    "I hope he can adjust his condition to the best in this game." Benitez hesitated with the pen, but still drew a circle on Xiao Fei's name on the player list.

    "Hey, tell me, when have our Yunjia Tianyu staff been so stretched?" Pei Wei sighed and said with a bitter smile: "Although our results have been good in the past two years, we have been too aggressive in selling people Rafael, you come to the team  How many of the main players are left now? One is Zhu Guosheng, one is Wu Jiang, one is Ai Lin, and one is Xiao Fei. The others are all newcomers. Rafael, it has been difficult for you in the past few years. "

    Benitez smiled and said nothing. Ding Yu said from the side: "Boss, it doesn't matter. Although our defense is not neat, we still have the main force in the midfield and frontcourt. Although Liaoning ranksFirst, although it is a home game, their Zhang Yulin cannot play in this game, leaving only Qu Shengqing.

    Their losses are greater than ours.  "

    Pei Wei and Benitez nodded at the same time. They had known this news for a long time. Why has the Liaoning team performed so well so far?  Isn't it because of their fierce offense?  So far, Qu Shengqing has scored 15 goals and Zhang Yulin has scored 11 goals. This strike partner is the team that has scored the most goals in the National League A. Qu Shengqing has always ranked first in the scorer list. Although Zhang Yulin scored  He doesn't have as many goals as him, but he has a lot of assists and instigated goals. It can be said that Zhang Yulin is more important than Qu Shengqing. Now that this dangerous man cannot play, it is absolutely beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu.

    Seeing that both the boss and the head coach agreed with his statement, Ding Yu, who was encouraged, continued to smile and said: "Also, despite the fact that we have fewer points than them now and we are playing away from home, the outside world is still very optimistic about us. In the past  In the past few years of the league, we basically won all the games in the last few rounds and never lost! I heard that most of the people who gambled on the outside were betting on us.¡±

    "Betting on football?" Pei Wei raised his eyebrows: "Is it from places like Singapore and Malaysia?"

    "Yeah, I heard it from a friend of mine. I heard that the odds of this game are 50-50, but most people are betting on us to win. I don't know the specific situation." Ding Yu didn't care.  explain.

    "That's a good thing." Pei Wei said cheerfully: "It means everyone is optimistic about us"

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    At 3:30 pm on September 12th, Lei Feng Stadium in Fushun, Liaoning Province.

    The Lei Feng Stadium, which can accommodate 35,000 people, was packed with 30,000 Liaoning fans and 5,000 Yunjia fans who came to Liaoning at their own expense to cheer for Yunjia Tianyu.  The grievances of Yunjia have been better vented in this year's proud season, and the fans of Yunjia are famously crazy in the National League A. Everyone can imagine that when the fans of the two teams clashed  , what a fiery scene it will be.

    Therefore, Fushun did not dare to neglect. Hundreds of police officers laid buffer lines on both sides of the stands where the Yunjia Tianyu fans were. On the stadium track, there were also hundreds of police officers standing facing the stands, ready to stop those who caused trouble at any time.  The guys are a bit good looking.

    It is precisely because of this that although fans from both sides kept shouting the names of their supporting teams before the game started, there were no curses directed at the other side. After all, Chinese fans are relatively honest. If  If it were British fans, I'm afraid they would have started insulting each other, and then removed the seats and used them as ammunition to throw at each other.

    Players from both sides met in the tunnel. Although they were all peers who had not looked up, and many were teammates of the national team or the Olympic team, when they met at this time, there was no friendship, only sparks caused by the collision of eyes.  .

    When the players from both sides walked out of the tunnel and began to enter the stadium, huge cheers immediately erupted in the stands. Both Liaoning and Yunjia fans were cheering for the teams they supported.

    Although the Yunjia fans were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers, they were better organized because they sang the Yunjia Tianyu team song in unison, which instantly overshadowed all other sounds. People had to sigh, Yunjia  Tianyu's outstanding achievements in recent years are inseparable from the strong support of Yunjia fans. They have the ability to make Yunjia Tianyu players feel the home atmosphere in any stadium!

    After the players entered the court, the coaches and substitutes from both sides also sat down on the sidelines, and Pei Wei was naturally among them. However, as soon as he appeared on the sidelines, Liaoning fans greeted him with huge boos - obviously,  Liaoning fans were very dissatisfied with what Pei Wei said about the Liaoning team some time ago. They were trying hard to give Pei Wei a good look.

    Pei Wei was unmoved by these unfriendly boos. When he said those words, he was aware of being booed. Besides, he was booed by rival fans not just once or twice, but he had long since practiced to the point of remaining calm.  .

    Having said that, it is rare for a boss to be able to make Pei Wei the support and admiration of the fans of his own team and the hatred of the enemy fans, and A-A is also much more exciting because of the existence of Pei Wei, a personality boss.

    In the final analysis, football is still a human game. Only when people of various personalities collide with each other and create brilliant sparks in the game of football can the league be more attractive.

    When some people in later generations summarized the Premier League in the late 1990s and early 21st century, they believed that the Premier League during that period was a history of confrontation between Ferguson and Wenger. Without these two people, the Premier League during that period would still be viable.  Is it so talked about?

    &nbspAfter the players from both sides stood still on the court, the referee blew the opening whistle and the game officially started.

 Volume 6 1999 Chapter 332 The Shooter¡¯s Contest

    Chapter 332: Shooter¡¯s Contest

    Liaoning Tianyun's home game against Yunjia Tianyu is undoubtedly the highlight of this round. Although the other away game between Shandong Hualong and Shanghai Shenhua is also very important, as Shanghai Shenhua has basically withdrawn from the championship game, that game  The importance of the game is obviously not as eye-catching as the collision between the first and third in the standings.

    In addition, after this round of league games, the National Olympic team will focus on competing for the Olympic Games. There are ten active National Olympic team members in these two teams, and their performance has also attracted more people's attention.

    But perhaps all important football matches have the same characteristic, that is, they are not too exciting, just like the current World Cup has fewer classic matches as it reaches the knockout stages.  Although there are exceptions, this game does not seem to fall into this category.

    In the absence of the two main full-backs, Yunjia Tianyu's offensive on the wing has obviously weakened a lot. The attack is more organized in the center through Deco's organization and Adriano's personal breakthrough after retreating.  Under the targeted defense of the Liaoning team, it did not have any effect.

    As for Liaoning, Zhang Yulin's absence has made Liaoning's offensive threat much smaller. Although there is still a top scorer in Qu Shengqing, Lucio's speed and physical fitness are equally good or even better than Lucio's personal defense.  There weren't many chances to get the ball. Midfielder Zhao Junzhe was tired of just defending Deco, and he didn't have much chance to use his ability to provide assists.

    Ten minutes passed in the first half. There were very few threatening attacks from both sides, but the fans in the stands did not find it boring at all. In such an important game related to the final championship, the importance of the game itself is often enough to arouse all the fans.  interest and ignore the game itself.

    Adriano retreated to the midfield to get the ball, and then he was flanked by a defensive midfielder and a central defender of the opponent. The opponent was obviously interested in him, the league's top scorer in the second half (nine goals in ten games).  Very afraid.  There are people following him closely at all times.

    After several attempts to turn around without success, Adriano had no choice but to pass the ball back to Deco when he saw another defender coming towards him. Deco passed the ball to Zhao Junzhe before Zhao Junzhe came up to defend.  With Ayling on the left, the opponent's defender's attention was entirely on Adriano and Deco, and the defense on the left immediately seemed weak.

    Aylin stopped the ball at his feet, and then began to move forward. A defender who rushed to cover the position was forced away by him with his speed, and then passed the ball into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle. Qule jumped up to fight for the top.  Unfortunately, under the close defense of the opponent's defender, he was weak in heading the ball and was easily caught by the Liaoning team's goalkeeper.

    "Aylin passed the ball a little too hastily." Ding Yu said off the court: "He can definitely break through again. There were quite a few defensive players in the Liaoning team's penalty area just now, and there was not much chance of passing the ball in."

    "Lin Zi, don't worry! Pay attention to the success rate!" Pei Wei stood up and shouted to the court. Aylin turned around and nodded to indicate that he understood.

    After sitting down, Pei Wei shook his head and sighed.  He found that he was sighing more than ever recently: "What's happened to Lin Zi recently? He didn't have much energy during training yesterday But it's no wonder. In the past, he could only play about half of the games in a season. In the second half of this year's season,  Since then, he has left three foreign players, and there is no one in the midfield. It is difficult for him to rush up and down the wing. In the first few games, he only needed to attack, but he still needs help in these games.  Hu Junli defends, and it seems that he will still need to buy a capable rotation player on the left next year.¡±

    "Don't worry, he is in his prime now. It's not that difficult. I believe he will adjust his condition." Benitez comforted him.

    Although the attack just now was not threatening, it became a turning point in Yunjia Tianyu's offense. The game is like this sometimes. The advantage may come when it happens. It just depends on whether you can grasp it.

    Zhang Yiming beautifully intercepted the ball from the opponent's feet, and then passed it to Li Fang on the right, who dribbled the ball inward.  Suddenly, Zheng Zhi passed the ball diagonally to the back row. Zheng Zhi did not pass the ball in a hurry, but dribbled the ball into the penalty area. There was chaos in the Liaoning team's penalty area.

    Three Liaoning defenders rushed towards Zheng Zhi from different directions. The young Zheng Zhi showed a calmness that was inconsistent with his age. He did not pass the ball into the already chaotic penalty area, but suddenly distributed the ball into the penalty area.  Outside, Deco, who is 1.7 meters tall, appeared outside the penalty area.  Facing the ball, he immediately raised his foot and shot long distance!

    The stands immediately erupted in exclamations from Liaoning fans and cheers from Yunjia fans.  But then the ball hit the goal post hard and bounced out of the baseline. The expressions of the fans on both sides immediately changed.

    Deco waved his hand fiercely.  It felt good to shoot just now, and no one was blocking it, but?It's just a little bit worse

    Five minutes later, Yunjia Tianyu made a comeback. Deco, Aylin, Li Fang and Adriano played consecutive passes and tore apart Liaoning's defense. Qu Le's running in the penalty area confused the opponent's goal.  In sight, Aylin broke into the penalty area after receiving Deco's final pass, and shot resolutely from a very small angle. Liaoning goalkeeper Liu Jiansheng dived sideways but only caught a ball of air, and the net trembled!

    The Yunjiadi fans cheered again, and the substitutes on the bench had already rushed out to celebrate, but the referee's hand pointed to the small penalty area - the goal kick. Ailindi's shot hit the side netting.  .

    "Okay, just keep playing like this, don't worry, there will be opportunities!" Although he regretted missing two good opportunities, Pei Wei still stood up and loudly encouraged the players on the field.

    In the following period, Yunjia Tianyu's offensive became even more fierce. Adriano's heavy bombardment from outside the penalty area, Li Fang's direct free kick, and Qu Le's stab in front of the goal all had the chance to score, but they failed one by one.  Missed it, so far, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s luck has not been very good.

    Liaoning Tianyun, who was passive on the court, scored the first goal through a beautiful counterattack. Zhao Junzhe received the goalkeeper's throw in the backcourt and passed a wonderful 40-meter long pass.  Shengqing broke into the penalty area under Lucio's defense and shot.  The ball hit Zhu Guosheng, who was on defense, bounced off the ground, slipped in front of Xiao Fei's hand, and bounced into the goal!

    Looking at the bouncing net, the 30,000 Liaoning fans at the scene immediately cheered loudly. This was Liaoning Tianyun's first shot in the entire game that hit the goal frame, but it resulted in a goal!

    "Alas!" Yunjia Tianyu's substitutes sighed at the same time. Such a goal was really annoying. Qu Shengqing's shot was shot from between Lucio's legs.  Then he rubbed against Zhu Guosheng for a while, then changed his direction and flew toward the goal. There was a bounce in the middle. The route of the shot changed three times in a short period of time. No matter how well-developed Xiao Fei's reflexes were, he couldn't touch the ball.  .

    And he almost touched the ball, just a little bit

    Being defeated by such a goal with an extremely weird arc was obviously not something Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players could accept. In the 41st minute, Li Zhang moved the ball to the left, and Aylin received the ball and passed it to the front of the penalty area.  Adriano, who withdrew from the penalty area, caught the ball in front of Xiao Zhanbo.

    Behind him, Wan Liang clung to him tightly. Although Wan Liang was not tall, his body was very strong, and he would not suffer much loss even if he was carrying Adriano, who was at the level of a heavy tank.

    Adriano pushed back twice, although Wan Liang was forced to take a step back.  But he is still firmly stuck in his position. It seems that he can become the unshakable main defender of the Liaoning team not only because he is the son of head coach Wan Hongli, but he himself is indeed capable.

    Seeing that he couldn¡¯t resist his opponent with his body, Adriano shouldered the opponent¡¯s squeeze.  Suddenly he leaned back hard.

    Wan Liang thought that Adriano was going to continue to squeeze himself with his body. While trying to stand firm, he reached out to hold Adriano's back, preparing to use his strength to resist the opponent's strength.

    But after Adriano leaned closer, he suddenly half-turned around very quickly, holding Wan Liang up with all his strength, and took a step forward involuntarily.

    During this period of respite, Adriano had successfully turned around, adjusted slightly and got out of the way to shoot.  Immediately before the opponent's defender can make up his position, he volleyed hard from the left corner from the top of the penalty area!

    The ball flew quickly to the lower right corner of the goal, and then suddenly fell when it flew into the small penalty area, and then bounced to the ground!

    Liu Jiansheng¡¯s heart sank, but now that he had completed the action, it was impossible to change. He could only watch the ball fly from his hands into the goal!

    Adriano¡¯s tenth league goal!  Yunjia Tianyu equalized the score!

    "The top scorer of both sides scored one goal for each side! Qu Shengqing's scoring rate is already terrifying. He scored 16 goals in 23 games. After Hao Dong left A, he was the first  A forward who scored more than fifteen goals in the league, but Adriano, who did not participate in the first half of the league, scored ten in the second half of the game.  A goal! It¡¯s really hard to imagine what kind of terrifying number his goals would reach if he participated in all the games"

    Looking at Adriano hugging his teammates on the court, the commentator of CCTV, who was responsible for broadcasting the game, sighed and said: "It's hard to imagine that he is only seventeen years old this year I heard that he has already exceeded his age when he came to China.For four years, when he was only a thirteen-year-old boy, he had been playing football in Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s various echelons, always skipping ahead. At the age of fifteen, he entered Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s nineteen-year-old team.  Reserve team Maybe Yunjia Tianyu's approach can provide some new ideas for other clubs to introduce foreign players Okay, the first half of the game is over. The two sides are tied one to one. Let us take a rest and prepare to enter the more exciting second half.  .  "

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 333 Shadow

    In the second half, the tempo will be faster. Aylin, you and Li will play more sudden games on the wing. We cannot lose the characteristics of our wing attack. Their defense is very tight. Just relying on the center is not enough. We need bold breakthroughs on the wing.  , messing with their defense while taking a little pressure off the middle Hey!  Erin, did you hear that?  Why are you so absent-minded?  "Benitez said dissatisfied.

    Aylin, who was sitting in a daze, came to his senses and hurriedly answered.

    Pei Wei frowned, and Benitez said nothing more. He turned to other players: "Defensively, pay attention to the opponent's counterattack, especially their Qu Shengqing and Lucio. Keep an eye on them in the second half.  You don¡¯t need to worry about other things.¡±

    Lucio nodded. In fact, the entire defense had no responsibility for the goal conceded in the first half. No one could do anything about such a lucky goal. Who wants Liaoning to have better luck than Yunjia today?

    ¡°Xiaofei, please pay more attention during the game. This year we conceded a lot more goals than in previous yearsIf this continues, I think you will definitely not be able to compete with Dalian¡¯s Cheng Dong as the main goalkeeper of the Olympic team.¡±

    Pei Wei squeezed out a smile on his face and said to Xiaofei, who smiled: "Boss, no way. Dalian has conceded many more goals than us this year. How can I still be inferior to him?"

    "That's because Dalian's strength is much worse this year!" Pei Wei said with a straight face: "Look at the technical statistics for yourself. Cheng Dong's average effective saves per game are much higher than yours!"

    Seeing the boss's serious face, Xiaofei didn't dare to say anything. After all, Pei Wei's prestige was there, but he still secretly muttered: "Our strength has also dropped a lot this year, otherwise we would only be ranked first."  The third one.¡±

    Although his voice was low, most of the players still heard it. Everyone's expressions became a little unnatural for a moment. Zhu Guosheng next to him coughed and stabbed him hard with his arm.

    Pei Wei glared at Xiaofei fiercely and pretended not to hear him with a straight face. The atmosphere in the locker room became awkward.

    Benitez said a few more words, waved his hand to let the players move freely, and then sat aside silently.

    Xiao Fei stood up with a bottle of water, pretended to touch Ai Lin accidentally, then sat down and drank the water happily.

    After a while, seeing that no one else paid attention to them, Xiao Fei secretly pushed Ai Lin and whispered: "Lin Zi, be careful! You can't let your chain slip."

    Aylin looked away and said softly: "Isn't this good I'm a little scared."

    "What's there to be afraid of?" Xiaofei looked around and said, "Don't forget, if this job is done, it will be more than what we earn in a year What's the matter? Keep it hidden so that others can't see it.  In the first half, your kick was concealed enough. You couldn't get open in the middle. Li Fang didn't have many chances to get the ball. The offensive was concentrated at your feet What should you be afraid of if you are in such a bad state? No one can make a fuss.  Come onjust be careful!"

    Ai Lin nodded imperceptibly, then picked up the water bottle and took two sips.

    "Don't drink too fast, take your time!" Pei Wei's voice came over leisurely: "Drink too fast, you might chokebe careful not to lose your breath!"

    Ai Lin and Xiao Fei trembled at the same time, then looked up at Pei Wei, who was standing aside with an expressionless face. Xiao Fei forced a smile:

    "Noit's nothing, I can't choke."

    Aylin coughed loudly, his face turned red - he was really choking.

    It wasn't until the staff came to inform them that the second half was about to begin that Aylin and Xiaofei walked out of the locker room in fear. They deliberately dragged behind them and saw that Pei Wei and Benitez hadn't come out yet.  Wiping off some sweat, he whispered to Xiao Fei: "You said what did the boss mean by that? Could it be that he already knew it?"

    "No way" Xiao Fei forced a smile: "He is not a god, how could he know Besides, what would happen if he knew? Without the two of us, one after the other, the team will have to stop immediately.  ! Does he still want to win the championship?¡±

    In the locker room, Pei Wei stopped Benitez and Ding Yu and asked hesitantly: "You guys what were Aylin and Xiao Fei whispering about there just now?"

    Ding Yu shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know. Benitez shook his head.

    Pei Wei glanced at them and strode out of the locker room. When he stepped onto the court, a cloud passed over the stadium and a shadow enveloped him.

    The second half of the game started, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense became more and more fierce. Although Liaoning Tianyun was at home and claimed to have the most powerful offensive power, Yunjia Tianyu was still beaten by Yunjia Tianyun.Jia Tianyu was losing ground, especially Adriano, who had already scored a goal in the first half. His unreasonable breakthrough would have made a big hole in even the iron wall. If not for the Liaoning team's defense,  The focus is on the middle, then Ah

    Nuo¡¯s brace may have arrived.

    It seems that Liaoning head coach Wan Hongli has put a lot of effort into this game. Knowing that Adriano is the biggest guarantee for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense since the start of the second half of the league, targeting Adriano is tantamount to  More than half of Yunjia Tianyu's offense was eliminated. Although Adelaide scored a goal before the end of the first half, their defense against Adelaide has been quite successful so far.

    Since the middle lane could not be opened, Yunjia Tianyu shifted the focus of the attack to the wing in a timely manner. Just as Xiaofei thought, out of trust in Aylin, the captain, the ball was concentrated more on the left, using Aylin.  Speed ??and breakthrough ability to create opportunities.

    Ayling played very hard on the court - everyone could see this. When Adriano was heavily marked by the opponent, he became the most outstanding person on the court, constantly breaking through the opponent on the wing.  defense, and then passed the ball into the penalty area for Qule, Adriano and others to grab points.

    However, compared with his breakthroughs, his crosses seemed to be a little worse. He often failed to reach the point. Occasionally, his good passes were overturned and deflected by Qule Adriano and others who were closely guarded.  The most threatening attack appeared in the 61st minute. Aylin broke through and took a step inside, then took a kick and passed to the back point. Qule jumped up and hit a rebound ball under the interference of the opponent's defender, but the ball was  But it is slightly higher than the beam.

    Seeing that it was difficult to defend Yunjia Tianyu's offense with defense alone, the Liaoning team also launched a counterattack, using the breakthroughs of the two wingers Li Yao and Liu Bing to continuously cause trouble for Yunjia Tianyu's defense. However, in the absence of Zhang Yulin,  After the powerful center, it was difficult for Qu Shengqing to win the header alone. Xiaofei's performance was much better than in the first half. He made several attacks very accurately and intercepted the Liaoning team's cross halfway.  He didn't give his opponent a chance, and he blocked several long-range shots from the opponent.

    "It seems that what I said just now has some effect. The two of them performed much better than in the first half." After Xiao Fei once again flew sideways to block the opponent's long shot, Pei Wei said happily to Bei  Niites said that although the score was still tied one to one, as long as a few core players of Yunjia Tianyu showed their normal strength, few teams in National A could stop them.

    Benitez nodded in agreement. Now the balance of victory has slowly tilted towards Yunjia Tianyu. As long as he works harder and has a little more luck, the possibility of winning this game will be much greater.  .

    The three foreign players in the front, middle and back lines, plus the three main players of the Olympic team, Ai Lin, Xiao Fei, and Zhu Guosheng, these six talents are the guarantee for Yunjia Tianyu's performance in the second half of the league. Although Zheng Zhi's strength  Yes, but after all, he has only been the main substitute for less than two years. In terms of strength and experience, he is not as good as Aylin and other veteran players, not to mention other young players. Xiaofei's confidence still makes sense.

    Seeing that there was still some difficulty in opening up the situation offensively, Benitez replaced Qule with Wanpeng who was obviously in poor condition in this game. After Wanpeng came on the court, he changed positions with Adriano, letting Adriano  Arno went up to the front to play center forward, and he retreated back to connect with the midfield. The effect of this change was obvious. Adriano was closer to the goal and the threat was greater. Although he is not very good at heading the ball,  But after all, the height is there. The one meter tall man is a threat in itself when he pokes into the penalty area, and this will also make Wan Liang, who is guarding him, wary and not dare to make too big a move.

    In the 69th minute, Deco got the ball in the midfield. After a fake move to pretend to break through, he suddenly raised his right foot without warning and made a beautiful diagonal pass!

    Ayling had just moved away from an opponent's defender when Deco passed the ball over. He didn't need to make any extra moves. He only followed the ball and ran forward two steps, and the gap came out - a  Single sword!

    Aylin dribbled the ball like the wind into the Liaoning team's penalty area. However, although he was fast, he walked diagonally towards the opponent's goal. The opponent's trailing central defender took the lead when he entered the penalty area.  Caught up with him.

    Aylin suddenly made an emergency stop, dodged past the opponent's defender who couldn't hold his feet, then moved horizontally and volleyed directly with his right foot!

    "It's unreasonable -" Pei Wei, who was just about to jump up, let out a long howl of pain, covered his head and squatted down - Aylin's shot, which was always a sure shot in training, actually missed!  The ball was three or four meters above the crossbar and flew directly into the stands.

    "Is there any mistake! Can such a shot be shot high?" Pei Wei almost cursed, you Aylin'sYour footwork doesn't seem that bad, right?  Although you are a left-footed general, although your position is midfielder - but you are not Rivaldo, your right foot can only be used for standing. Besides, you seem to be a striker. Could it be that you have been playing midfielder for a long time?  , can¡¯t shoot anymore?

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 334 Tragic Failure

    On the field.

    He wanted to curse just now, but he couldn't. There were still twenty minutes before the end of the game. Yunjia Tianyu's offensive was still very fierce, but it seemed a bit messy because of several missed goals. Adriano was in the penalty area just now.  The powerful volley in front of him missed the mark, and Pei Wei just raised his eyebrows without saying a word.

    Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more and more crazy. Although it was an away game, they were not at all intimidated by the huge boos from the opponent's fans. The ball never left the area of ??more than ten square meters in the Liaoning team's penalty area.  , Football is a war for men. The fans couldn't help but hold their breath as they watched a dozen people jumping and flying in this small area.

    Wanpeng¡¯s header was blocked by the Liaoning defender at the goal post.

    Deco's close shot was actually hooked by the goalkeeper who had fallen to the ground. The defender next to him immediately kicked the ball away.

    Qu Shengqing, who was near the center circle, jumped high and sailed the ball to the left in front of Lucio. Li Yao, who rushed in from the back row, received the ball and quickly passed through the midfield. Zheng Zhi retreated to defend him, and the two  The entanglement reached the corner of Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area. Li Yao forced a forward move, threw Zheng Zhi away and then passed the ball into the penalty area.

    Qu Shengqing and Lucio rushed into the penalty area like a race. The moment they entered the penalty area, they jumped up at the same time, constantly colliding in the air and rushing towards the ball in flight.

    Just when the two were about to hit the ball, a pair of big hands suddenly stretched out from the side. Xiaofei struck accurately, holding the ball tightly with both hands, and then lying on his body, Qu Shengqing and Lucio  People rushed past him and rolled into the goal.

    Lucio pushed away Qu Shengqing, who was still entangled with him, patted the dirt on his butt and climbed up. He patted Xiao Fei on the shoulder encouragingly. Xiao Fei grinned and showed his white teeth to him.

    Xiaofei held the ball and looked up in front. The Liaoning team counterattacked very quickly just now. Most of the players were still in their own half. There was no chance for a quick counterattack. Xiaofei patted the ball on the ground and looked.  I want to slow down the pace a bit.

    At this time, Qu Shengqing ran out of the goal. When he ran past Xiao Fei, Xiao Fei hit the ball to the ground for the second time. Qu Shengqing had an idea, stretched his legs and hit the ball just after it bounced from the ground.  Stab the ball away

    "Oops! Damn it!" Pei Wei suddenly stood up from his chair when he saw this scene. Without checking, his head hit the awning. The pain caused him to sit down again, covering his head.

    The coaches and substitute players around him ignored the boss and stretched their necks to look at the court.

    Xiao Fei felt the figure beside him flicker. When he realized something was wrong, his hands were already empty. Qu Shengqing was rushing past him, preparing to chase the ball that he poked away!

    After reacting, Xiaofei rushed towards the ball like crazy, but his outstretched hand failed to catch the ball, and instead grabbed Qu Shengqing's waist

    Qu Shengqing fell to the ground with his head up, and the referee's whistle immediately sounded sharply

    When Pei Wei stood up from the sidelines with his head covered, he happened to see the referee show Xiao Fei a red card and then point to the penalty spot!

    Red card plus penalty kick!

    "**!" Pei Wei kicked a mineral water bottle away from the court with a fierce kick. The water in the bottle irritated him, but he didn't care at all. He pointed at Xiaofei who was walking down with his head hanging down and started yelling.

    "You took the wrong medicine! Didn't you know there was a player behind you? You grew up eating shit!"

    The Liaoning fans in the stands had no time to celebrate. They all looked at the middle-aged man who was standing on the sidelines and cursing angrily. Water dropped from his head, making Pei Wei's face look so ferocious.

    The referee on the field also heard Pei Wei¡¯s scolding, which had seriously affected the game. He quickly ran over, showed Pei Wei a red card, and then pointed towards the player tunnel.

    Pei Wei turned around and walked away silently, tearing off his tie as he walked, and then slammed the mineral water bottle in his hand to the ground.

    ******************************************

    In the locker room, Pei Wei and Xiao Fei sat face to face, neither of them saying a word.

    After a long while, Pei Wei spoke with difficulty: "Xiao Xiaofei, I scolded you just now, I'm sorry."

    "Noit's okay." Xiaofei wiped his face. The expression on his face couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry: "I did something wrong and I should be scolded."

    "You, you" Pei Wei said sadly: "You are also an old man who has been playing A-A for three or four years. How can you still make such a mistake? Don't you know there is someone behind you? Now??We're done!  A season of hard work is over!  "

    He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, hesitated for a moment and handed one to Xiaofei: "Take it, don't fucking think I don't know you

    ¡­This is your personal matter and I won¡¯t care about it.  Besides, you are a goalkeeper, so there are too many requirements, as long as you don¡¯t smoke in public.  "

    Xiaofei took the cigarette, his lips moved a few times, but he didn't say what he wanted to say.

    "No need to apologize, goalkeeper. Only mistakes will be remembered by others. I know how you feel." Pei Wei waved his hand, took a long drag on the cigarette and said, "However, Xiao Fei, you are still young, it is best to smoke less."  Point Foreign goalkeepers can play until they are in their thirties because of their self-discipline You have a bright future. There are not many good young goalkeepers in China. If you work harder, you may be the main goalkeeper of the national team in the future. "

    Xiaofei put out his cigarette and looked at Pei Wei, his eyes were very complicated.

    ******************************************

    At this time, the situation on the court had undergone earth-shaking changes. Yunjia Tianyu, who had just had an absolute advantage, was suddenly hit by one player less and a penalty kick. His morale dropped a lot. Benitez replaced him with substitute goalkeeper Chen Wei.  Li Fang, but how could he save the opponent's penalty kick without even warming up?

    Qu Shengqing scored his seventeenth league goal of the season in one fell swoop.

    Liaoning Tianyun, who took the lead for the second time, was unreasonable and began to use their numerical advantage to launch a fierce attack. For a while, Yunjia Tianyu could only retreat to the defense and struggled.

    Zhao Junzhe shot a powerful shot from the front of the penalty area, and the ball hit Zhu Guosheng's nose impartially. Two streams of blood immediately flowed out of his nostrils, but he covered his nose and mouth with one hand, and with tears in his eyes, he actually stretched out a leg.  Blocking Li Yao's follow-up shot

    The ball hit Zhu Guosheng's chest hard, and even the audience in front of the TV could hear the muffled sound. Zhu Guosheng fell to the sky like a martyr, and the ball also jumped high and flew out of the sideline

    Zhu Guosheng was carried out. Looking at his jersey that had turned bright red, he knew that these blows were serious.

    But a minute later, Zhu Guosheng appeared on the sidelines again with a ball of cotton stuffed in his nose, like a bronze statue.

    Even the Liaoning fans applauded him. Aylin ran over and hugged him. Zhu Guosheng felt a wet thing dripping on his neck.

    Two minutes later, Zhu Guosheng fell in the penalty area again. While fighting for a header, he collided with the opponent's head, causing a big gash in his eyebrow bone and blood flowing out again.

    But a minute later, Zhu Guosheng, with several bandages on his head, appeared on the sidelines again. This time he was greeted with applause like a landslide and tsunami.

    Ai Lin cried. He was usually cold and he cried like a child. Zhu Guosheng gritted his teeth and said only two words: "Fight!"

    Aylin looked at Zhu Guosheng's shadow running towards the penalty area with blurry eyes. He suddenly felt that Zhu Guosheng, who was usually like a living treasure, was the most manly among their friends!

    Aylin slapped himself hard, and ran towards his own half of the court without looking back.

    ***************************************************  **

    In the 75th minute, Aylin, who was returning to defense, used his body to block the opponent's powerful shot. Although he bent down in pain, he followed up with a flying kick and drove the ball that landed in front of him far away.  go out.

    In the 77th minute, Deco fell down and shoveled Liu Bing's ball out of the sideline.

    Seventy-eight minutes

    One goal behind, one man missing, and the whole game was passive none of this made Yunjia Tianyu's players give up. They still held on to that hope, desperately using their bodies and even their faces to block the opponent's shots. Their defense line  It was precarious and seemed to be on the verge of collapse, but it never allowed the opponent to break through the door.

    "Yunjia Tianyu teamYunjia Tianyu spirit" the commentator of CCTV murmured: "Although this year's Yunjia Tianyu team can no longer be compared with the two consecutive championships of Yunjia Tianyu, their  This spirit of never giving up is vividly displayed in Zhu Guosheng Maybe they will lose this game, maybe they will lose this year's league championship, but we believe that Yunjia Tianyu will be a winner next year.  A stronger team.¡±

    Zhu Guosheng¡¯s tragic performance did not bring victory to Yunjia Tianyu. In the 83rd minute, Xiao Zhanbo, who was advancing forward, was tripped by Deco. Zhao Junzhe kicked a beautiful curve ball, and Chen Wei had nothing to do.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who was trailing 1 to 3, finally lost the game. Although Aylin took the ball alone before the end and got rid of two players to recover a point.But it still couldn't prevent the team's defeat. After losing this game, Yunjia Tianyu was three points behind Liaoning Tianyun and five points behind Shandong Hualong. It basically lost the hope of competing for the league championship.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 335 The Truth

    This is a very exquisitely decorated room. The simple, elegant and simple style of Ming-style furniture fully shows the character and taste of the owner of this room. However, the behavior of the male owner who is walking around in the room seems  It doesn't quite match the style of this room.

    Pei Wei was holding a cigarette in his mouth, walking back and forth in the room with an expression on his face as if he was holding back his urine, and kept mumbling.

    Su Mei leaned lazily on the bed and looked at Pei Wei walking around with a funny look. Pei Wei stopped for a moment, put out the cigarette butt in the ashtray, then lit another cigarette and continued in the room.  Here began to "grind".

    "Why did you lose"

    "The seven hundred and eighty-fourth time." Su Mei yawned: "Go on, I'll help you count I won't sleep tonight, so go ahead and do it."

    Pei Wei glared at her and turned around again.

    "Why do you act like Mrs. Xianglin?" Su Mei became impatient: "You talk to everyone when you meet them, as if you have been wronged If other clubs are like you, then Lao Wang from Dalian can't  Are you vomiting blood?"

    Pei Wei glared at her, ignored her, and turned around again: "Why did you lose"

    "Did I ask you to have mental problems due to stimulation?" Su Mei looked at him funny: "Who said that it is bad for a league to always have one team monopolize the championship? Who said that the main task of this year's league is  Is it to train new people? Who said it¡¯s pointless to win too many championships, and let others win too, who said¡±

    "Stop! Stop!" Pei Wei raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "Why do you have such a good memory? Have you written down everything I said?"

    "Have you forgotten my specialty?" Su Mei looked at Pei Wei with a sweet smile. Pei Wei slapped his forehead and suddenly realized, how did he and Su Mei know each other at that time?  Su Mei can remember the appearance of a person she only met once a year later. Isn¡¯t it a piece of cake to remember a few words?

    "Okay, let's rest. You finally said something else, so I feel relieved." Su Mei opened the quilt and said with a smile.

    Pei Wei sighed and sat down by the bed: "Do you really think I can't afford to lose? It's just that losing like this is a bit too useless How many opportunities did we create in the game, much more than the Liaoning team?  ! The result was that I didn¡¯t have much control over it. Instead, I lost the entire game and the entire season¡¯s efforts because of an inexplicable mistake I¡¯m not willing to accept it.¡±

    "That's how football matches are." Su Mei rubbed his shoulders and comforted him, "Let's come back next year. One failure won't defeat us."

    "That's right, there will be another hero next year. Then we will kill everyone and win the championship. Seven in and seven out, blood will flow like a river"

    While talking nonsense, Pei Wei's hands had already touched Su Mei's mature body irregularly. When he was about to take action, the phone in the room suddenly rang.

    Pei Wei picked up the phone disappointedly and asked impatiently: "What's the matter?"

    "Boss, someone is looking for you at the door." The butler's voice came from the phone.

    "Who is looking for me?"

    "It's Zhu Guosheng from your team. He said he has something urgent to ask you."

    Pei Wei was startled when he saw Zhu Guosheng. He had a bandage on his head and a stern face. Zhu Guosheng was really lucky that he was not arrested as a suspect by the police while walking on the road in the middle of the night.  .

    "Come, sit down." Pei Wei greeted Zhu Guosheng and asked him to sit down in the study. He knew that Zhu Guosheng would not come here in the middle of the night for no reason. He must have something to tell him.

    Zhu Guosheng was really embarrassed like this. He had a bandage on his head and was breathing heavily. The expression on his face was hard to tell. Anyway, Pei Wei looked a little weird.

    "Let's have a drink of tea first." Pei Wei handed over a cup of herbal tea. It was still very hot in Yunjia in September. Seeing that he was sweating profusely, he must have run all the way here.

    "You are about to leave for the Olympic team. Have a good rest. Your injury will not affect your football. Just be more careful and don't make it impossible to play." Pei Wei reminded Zhu Guosheng that after the game against Liaoning, Yunjia Tianyu  He went back to Yunjia directly, and the team was basically disbanded. In three days, six members of the Olympic team will participate in training.

    Zhu Guosheng swallowed all the tea in one gulp, wiped his mouth and glanced at Pei Wei.

    "If you have anything to do, tell me." Pei Wei leaned back and said lightly.

    Then the first words that came out of Zhu Guosheng's mouth made Pei Wei jump up. He said: "Ai Lin and Xiao Fei received money from the gambling syndicate!"

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    Three hours ago.

    Zhu Guosheng is doing something by himself??He is watching TV leisurely at home. He doesn't have many hobbies. His usual rest time is to get together with his family, watch a movie or something, and then go to Wujiang to play a few sets of billiards, sometimes with the ball.  Team members fight

    "But I don't want to play big. Then I go to have a drink with a few teammates. If my head is injured, I definitely can't drink.

    The door rang, and Zhu Guosheng's mother ran to open the door, and then her mother's voice came from the door: "Hey, it's Lin Zi. He hasn't been to our house for a long time Guosheng is here, watching TV."

    As soon as he heard this voice, Zhu Guosheng stood up. He, Ai Lin and Wu Jiang all grew up together and joined the Yunjia Second Team all the way. They have been friends for twenty years. It seems that the old man is here to see him today.

    But after seeing Ai Lin, Zhu Guosheng was shocked. Where was the Ai Lin who used to be filled with confidence and held his head high at all times?

    "He looked downcast and listless - these two words are the portrayal of Aylin's current appearance - what happened?"

    Zhu Guosheng rushed to greet him: "Lin Zi, what's wrong?"

    Aylin said to him in a hoarse voice: "Guosheng, is there a quiet place? I have something I want to talk to you about."

    "Yes, yes." Zhu Guosheng replied hurriedly, then turned around and shouted: "Mom, Lin Zi and I need to talk about something You go to sleep first."

    Mom murmured twice, and as expected she closed her door, and then there was no sound. Zhu Guosheng led Ai Lin into his room and closed the door.

    "Is there is there any smoke?" Ai Lin asked Zhu Guosheng.

    Zhu Guosheng glanced at Ai Lin, took out a box of cigarettes from the drawer and threw it to him. He rarely smoked, but sometimes he would take a puff. He always had cigarettes at home - but Ai Lin never smoked. Today  What's going on here?

    Aylin awkwardly lit the cigarette, took a long puff, and then coughed loudly - he choked.

    While coughing, Ai Lin stopped Zhu Guosheng from patting him on the back, took out a piece of paper from his arms with tears in his eyes, and handed it to Zhu Guosheng.

    Zhu Guosheng took the piece of paper doubtfully, and when he took it into his hand, he realized it was a check. When he opened it, his eyes immediately widened - two million!

    "Why do you have so much money?" Zhu Guosheng became serious. Aylin is the captain and the one with the highest income in the team. He can earn about one million yuan a year. However, he just bought a house and a car some time ago.  More than two million yuan was spent. In addition, Ailin's family background was not very good. His parents were seriously ill for a long time. The little money he earned before was basically used to pay off his debts. When he bought a house, he borrowed half a million yuan from himself. How?  And a check for two million?

    Zhu Guosheng is not a fool. In fact, although he is usually careless, he can be regarded as a wise and foolish person. His mind changes faster than ordinary people, and his expression immediately changes: "Where did you get this money? And from the last game  Does it matter?"

    Ailin finally finished coughing and raised his head with a sad smile on his face: "Guosheng We usually say you are two hundred and five, but in fact you are brighter than anyone else Yes, I accepted other people's money, it was given by the banker.  , the only requirement is that we lose that gameI charged two million."

    "Us? Who else? Is it Xiao Fei?" Zhu Guosheng asked through gritted teeth. He felt something was wrong at the time. How could Xiao Fei be a goalkeeper ranked in National A? How could he still make such low-level mistakes?  .

    "Yes, it's him." Aylin closed his eyes and nodded.

    Zhu Guosheng¡¯s mother, who had just fallen asleep, heard a loud noise coming from Zhu Guosheng¡¯s room. The horrified old woman jumped out of bed barefoot: ¡°Guosheng, what¡¯s wrong? What happened?¡±

    "Mom, it's okay, it has nothing to do with you, just leave it alone!" Zhu Guosheng turned around and yelled at his mother again, then took a deep breath, walked back and forth a few steps among the hot water bottle fragments on the floor, and lowered his voice.  He yelled: "Lin Zi, how could you do such a thing!"

    "I I don't even know!" Aylin slapped himself in pain: "At that time, I didn't know why I was obsessed with taking these two million I'm so fucking stupid, one year a year  I didn¡¯t know how to get more than a million comfortably, so I took the money when I was blinded by money I lost the game and the championship. Guosheng, I¡¯m sorry for you.¡±

    Zhu Guosheng took a few steps back and forth and said flatly: "No, you have to tell the boss about this. You shouldn't apologize to me, you should apologize to the boss!"

    "That won't work!" Aylin grabbed Zhu Guosheng and said pleadingly: "As soon as this matter is revealed, I will be finished, and those gambling people will not let me go. If I expose the matter, it will be the end of the world."  It's ruined their wealth You must not tell anyone, I don't want these two million anymore"

    ??Seeing Ai Lin constantly grabbing his hair, Zhu Guosheng softened his heart.

    He has been a friend for decadesand this is the first time he has done this. Could it be that just because of one mistake, his entire future will be ruined, and even his life will be costed?

    Those guys who gamble on football have hundreds of millions of dollars in and out of money. Are they still afraid that killing Aylin will lead to a life-threatening lawsuit?

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 336 Don¡¯t stretch out your hands, otherwise you will be caught!

    He gritted his teeth and said: "Although Lin Zi said that he would never do such a thing in the future, I don't think it will be that simple. After all, now he has the control in the opponent's hand. Even if he refuses in the future,  Do it, if someone threatens him with this matter, he still has to do it That¡¯s why I came to you, boss, to tell everything. This is the check he gave me, and it was also given to him by those people. It has not been touched at all.  it's here."

    Zhu Guosheng finished speaking slowly, opened the check he was holding tightly in his hand, spread it flat, and placed it on the table.

    During the process of what he was saying, Pei Wei had been listening calmly, smoking one cigarette after another without speaking.

    It was only then that Pei Wei picked up the check, flicked it in his hand, and then smiled: "Guosheng, you did a good job, you did it right, and you thought well Two million  , Haha, two million, I have to invest 100 million a year and lose tens of millions. Just two million will make all the efforts of 100 million come to nothing Very good."

    "Boss, don't blame Lin Zi. He was also confused for a moment" Zhu Guosheng looked at Pei Wei's expression nervously: "And now he knows he regrets it. He is still young, only twenty-two years old, and there are still illnesses at home.  My parents live a very tight life, otherwise they would not be tempted by this money He is an only son, and if something happens, his parents will be caught blind"

    Pei Wei waved his hand and stopped him: "I know what I'm saying. You can go back first. You don't have to worry about this matter."

    "But the boss"

    "Let's go back."

    "." Zhu Guosheng didn't dare to say anything more, turned around and left the room.

    Looking at Zhu Guosheng's leaving figure, Pei Wei lit up another cigarette. The rising smoke covered the light, making it look so dark.

    "Smoking less."

    I don¡¯t know how long it took, but Su Mei walked out of the small room in the study, gently took off the cigarette he was holding and put it out, and then poured him a glass of water.

    Pei Wei held the water cup with both hands, feeling the heat coming through the cup, and then said leisurely: "Su Mei what do you think I should do? Punish them both severely or pretend this never happened? Punish them  What should we do? This matter is not trivial, and those guys¡¯ hands are not limited to this game. There must be other game results that are also manipulated. In addition, we also need to protect Aylin¡¯s life.  Think about it, Su Mei, why does this happen? Isn¡¯t their income high enough? Isn¡¯t the income of millions a year enough for them?¡±

    "Working all day just to be hungry, you can have food and clothes." Su Mei sat down in front of him, sighed and said, "How can people's greed be satisfied? Some people are busy every day and only want to wear clothes."  With three meals to feed, some people in high positions have no worries about food and clothing, but they still want to use their power to make more money It is definitely impossible to pretend that this has never happened. If you turn a blind eye this time  If you close your eyes, there will only be more and more games that are rigged in the future, but punishing them alone is not enough. They are just pawns and there are other people controlling them.¡±

    "I know this, and I must not tolerate this matter." Pei Wei nodded and took a sip of water: "Those guys, they have an idea on my head If I don't show them how powerful I am, I don't know.  Lord Ma has three eyes!¡±

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    "Ai Lin, I understand all this. You made a very serious mistake, but it is not irreparable." Pei Wei looked at Ai Lin, who was sitting opposite him with his head hanging down, and said in a very soft voice:  "Now, I need you to come forward and surrender You have already returned the money you received, and you will not be held criminally liable."

    "Boss, you don't want me to die, do you?" Aylin said desperately: "After I stand up, I will be hacked to death the next day! Those guys are desperate for their lives, and the news of rigging the game will spread  If I come out, the gambling group will go bankrupt! They will definitely kill me!"

    "I'm here to protect you." Pei Wei said coldly: "Do you know who my father-in-law is? Do you know what kind of strength he has in the military? At that time, I will be responsible for hiring several retired special forces to be your bodyguards. I will be responsible for  Save your life! As for your future Don't worry, I will put you in the reserve team for one year and then transfer you to the first team. As long as you don't ask for a transfer, you will always be my Yunjia Tianyu player  ¡­Understand? This is the only way you can go now.¡±

    Ailin shivered even more violently, and Pei Wei's words still penetrated his ears one by one: "That guy Xiaofei has been arrested. This kid was stubborn at first and refused to admit it, but now

    Knowing all the circumstances, he has always been related to the underworld in the north. In a few games, he helped the gang make hundreds of millions of money He was afraid that he would not be sure about this game, so he pulled you.Going into the water, I have contacted the local police in Liaoning and are preparing to sweep away the gang. Xiaofei is now under control and we need a witness.  "

    "Think about it, as long as we get rid of that gang, no one will cause trouble for you. Just the fact that they manipulated the game and obtained huge amounts of money will make them unable to turn around for decades, so your life  There should be no problem with safety.¡±

    "You know, even without your testimony, the other things alone are enough to get the leader of this gang shot. Do you know that you are committing meritorious service by coming out to testify? And you are different from Xiaofei. He has already been involved in the underworld. You  You were dragged into the water. As long as you have meritorious service and the club guarantees it, you will not be held criminally responsible.¡±

    "Then where is Xiao Fei?" Aylin reluctantly asked.

    "Him?" Pei Wei sneered: "I was originally going to give you two a way out, although his mistakes were much more serious than yours But that guy didn't live up to his expectations and insisted on me using legal means  Now he has no chance. He has collected tens of millions in illegal money, and the crime of accepting bribes alone is enough to make him drink a lot."

    Pei Wei's voice became colder: "If you admit your mistakes and you can correct them, then you still have a chance to make amends. With a lucky mentality, you think you can get away with it by refusing to admit your mistakes But he also knows that he and you are not in the same situation.  Same, he has done it many times and spent a lot of money. You are different. You did not use the money. Moreover, I took it that you explained everything to me directly and that you surrendered voluntarily. Moreover, you  We will also protect this witness well."

    "Boss, I promise youthank you, thank you, thank you for helping me so much."

    Looking at the dejected Ai Lin, Pei Wei raised his hand high and wanted to slap him hard. In the end, he softened his hand and gently touched his head: "You, you once a year  An income of more than one million is still small? Even if your family is in a difficult situation, have you ever thought that you can earn such a high income in your twenties and still play for at least ten years at your age? Even if you can only  With these, your income will exceed 10 million, why would you do such a stupid thing just for these 2 million"

    "Okay, let's go, but you have to be mentally prepared. The Football Association will definitely fine you, but don't worry, I will help you pay the fine You still have a long way to go in the future, so you must remember  One thing is, you must be aware of what money you can take, what money you cannot take, and what money will hurt your hands. "

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    "Fortunately, it's just a gambling group in China that has nothing to do with overseas. I guess they are also connected, otherwise the handicap offered by Malaysia would not be such a coincidence." Pei Wei sighed, relaxed and said to Su Mei: "Yeah  Fortunately, it has nothing to do with overseas, otherwise Aylin would be really in trouble. It would be difficult for us to uproot those guys. How many years have the Malaysian police been suppressing them? These guys in the country are not very well-established. As long as they start faster, let me borrow it.  The father-in-law's strength in the military pulled him up with a thunderous force and captured the leader. The birds and beasts below will naturally disperse without leaving any sequelae. "

    Su Mei gently rubbed his temples: "The people my father knows have already started to take action, but it's enough to catch them. There is no need to push Ailin out directly. No matter what, it will affect his future."  It still has an impact. Xiaofei is the one who made his own mistakes, but Ailin is different from him."

    "You have to do this." Pei Wei said fiercely: "To control troubled times, use heavy codes! Those guys must have bribed more than Xiao Fei! According to my investigation, at least a dozen games in the league this year are abnormal.  ! Aylin was punished and Xiaofei went to jail. This is a warning to others: If they are not afraid, there will always be people who are not afraid of death and will play match-fixing!  When the income and replacement personnel are sufficient, they are relatively honest, and because the club has formed a certain degree of alliance, it rarely buys other players. If this black claw is not cut off, the league will be infested with insects! "

    ¡°With Aylin and Xiaofei setting an example in front of us, plus other players who may have been involved in match-fixing, we can give a warning to those who come after us - if you don¡¯t stretch out your hand, you will be caught if you do!¡±

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 337 Thunder Means

    On March 18, two days after the Chinese Olympic team gathered, Liaoning TV reported a message that the local police, with the assistance of the military region, destroyed a triad gang and killed its leader and important members on the spot. This is a crackdown in the province.  This is another major result of crime.

    Not to mention the whole country, this news did not cause much of a stir even in Liaoning Province. After all, for ordinary Chinese people, ruffians are still often encountered, while gangs with underworld nature still seem to be far away.  things.

    However, the news that came out two days later shocked fans across the country. Reporters were still wondering why there were only four Yunjia Tianyu players who arrived at the Olympic team training base this time, and Aylin and Xiaofei were nowhere to be seen.  At that time, after interrogation, the public security organs obtained detailed evidence that this gang bribed players and made profits by manipulating games. More than ten players were charged one after another, including Yunjia Tianyu's two current National Olympic players Ai Lin and his childhood friend Ai Lin.  fly.

    Fans across the country were shocked, and everyone was paying attention to the development of this matter. Although the results of several games in this year's league were beyond everyone's expectations, football is an unpredictable sport. Could it be that those games  Are they all being manipulated?

    New players were confessed every day, and by the time this matter was over, there were more than twenty players who had received black money. Basically every A-A club had such players, but fortunately, these players all  It was an individual act and no club was involved.

    Most of the players who committed minor offenses were not criminally punished. Only three players were prosecuted. Among them, Xiao Fei was the most serious. After a month-long trial, he was finally sentenced to three years in prison and all illegal gains were confiscated.  , as for Aylin, he was not further punished after returning his illegal gains.

    However, for Aylin and others, the fact that the law did not sanction them does not mean that the Football Association let them go. These nearly 20 players were collectively sentenced to a ban of up to three years and a minimum of one year. Considering that these players cannot be exterminated,  The Football Association only prohibits them from participating in A, A, B and B competitions. They can still maintain their status through the reserve team or playing in amateur leagues.

    But after something like this happened, which club would be willing to use these players who had betrayed the club¡¯s interests?

    Compared with other players who were kicked out by the club immediately after their contracts expired and could only play in amateur games or go to Singapore and other places to play games, Ayling was lucky. Although he lost the qualifications for the Olympic team, he still played in the Olympic team.  During this year, he was still able to play games with the Yunjia reserve team, and the interrogation of the underworld gang went surprisingly smoothly, which also eliminated the need for him to appear in court as a witness, eliminating the risk of possible retaliation for him in the future.

    Players who could not withstand the temptation received the punishment they deserved, and this punishment was quite serious. Except for Ayling, these players would never appear in China's professional arena again in the future. They were gradually assigned to each club's echelon  Perfect, with considerable reserve players, no club is willing to appoint these players. Their experience has also given a very serious warning to later generations. Everyone has seen that the Football Association and various clubs hate this behavior.  All players know that this kind of money is very difficult to get.

    The thunderous method shattered the psychological defenses of all those who had a chance mentality in one fell swoop, and completely drove all those who crossed that line into the abyss - maybe many of them were wronged, and they just failed to resist once.  It's just a temptation, but at this time, Pei Wei will not be soft, and neither will the Football Association. Everyone understands the principle of guarding against the slightest, but whether it can be done is another matter.

    In order to maintain the purity of the league for a longer period of time, a certain degree of sacrifice is necessary. In fact, there are different opinions within the Football Association on the handling of these players involved, and they believe that the punishment is too severe, especially during the Olympic qualifiers.  When the game is about to start, will making such a big noise make the players wary and affect their plans to qualify for the Olympics?

    Xu withstood the pressure at the critical moment. In this regard, he was more determined than Pei Wei, because he knew that all signs of match-fixing must be eliminated as soon as possible, so as to minimize losses.

    Xu showed his decisiveness and slapped the table at the Football Association General Meeting and shouted: "Even if we don't qualify for the Olympics, these players will be severely punished! If we fail to qualify for the Olympics once, we will have another chance, but if the foundation of the league is rotten  , then it will be a disaster! We must handle this matter strictly! Let the fans across the country see our determination! At the same time, we must let all players and clubs know that we are serious about this matter.  It will be dealt with seriously. If the player commits a crime, he will be suspended and fined. If the club commits a crime, he will be relegated! There is nothing special under the rules and regulations!exception!  "

    Xu¡¯s unwavering authority within the Football Association came into play at this time. The Football Association imposed penalties as quickly as possible, and Thunder¡¯s methods achieved the ultimate result.

    As a result, everyone is shocked by the severity of the punishment, and it is also the biggest shock to the players and clubs who have begun to make moves. As Xu said, the temporary pain can be exchanged for longer-term prosperity, which is undoubtedly worth it.

    But is there no loss?  Of course there is.

    The first to bear the brunt is the Chinese Olympic team that is currently training. In addition to Xiao Fei and Ai Lin, two players on the Chinese Olympic team's roster have also been expelled from the Chinese Olympic team. This undoubtedly affects the strength of the Chinese Olympic team.  It's a pretty big impact.

    At the same time, this incident also disrupted the preparations of the Olympic team. Having six overseas players is the biggest advantage of this Olympic team, but it also brings the disadvantage that the players do not have enough time to get familiar with each other, such as Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai.  They only concentrated with the team for a few days in a hurry. After playing a warm-up match, they had to fly back to the club to participate in the game. This will undoubtedly affect their state.

    But as Pei Wei said, the national players of the world's top football teams have come here like this. Why are Chinese players so squeamish and must go through long-term training to exert their full strength?

    The National Olympic team officially began to gather on September 16th. The first away game against South Korea was on October 3rd. There was more than two weeks of concentration time. Logically speaking, how can more than two weeks of training be done?  It should be enough to say that, but considering that six important players cannot fully participate in this training camp, there is really no way to say how effective it will be.

    Take Nie Fei as an example. When the Olympic team gathered, he was participating in the third round of Serie A on the 19th. After scoring a goal to help Perugia beat Cagliari 3-0 at home, he  He immediately flew back to China, practiced with the team for two days and then participated in the warm-up match against the Romanian Olympic team. Then he immediately flew back to Italy to participate in the fourth round match on the 26th, eager to squeeze out the last bit of energy from the players.  Naturally, Perugia would not consider the players. After the fourth round of the league, Perugia forced Nie Fei to play the entire game in the Italian Cup on the 29th before letting him go.  Back to the Olympic team, which was already on its way to Seoul.

    In this way, Nie Fei will definitely miss the fifth round of Serie A, which will also be held on October 3, and he will also miss the eighth round of Serie A on October 31. Fortunately, his outstanding performance last year has laid the foundation for  This has affected his status in the team. If he had only left this year, his main position would probably not be guaranteed.

    The situation of the other five overseas players was similar, so when the first game against the Korean Olympic team was played on October 3, an exhausted Chinese Olympic team appeared at the Seoul Stadium.

    Domestic players are in panic because of the match-fixing incident some time ago, and overseas players are exhausted from traveling back and forth. At the same time, the level of cooperation between the players is not tacit. What does the passage in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms say: "The husband is tired for a long time, and the emperor is tired."  Although there are many people who are suspicious, there is nothing to fear." Zhou Lang's words about Cao Cao's millions of people seem to be more suitable for the current Chinese Olympic team.

    Therefore, in the game against the Korean Olympic team, although Milu sent out the strongest lineup: goalkeeper Cheng Dong of Dalian Dongfang, the four defenders from right to left are Sun Chenghai, Li Wei, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, and midfielder Nie on the right  Fei, Huang Yong on the left, Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe in the center, and double forwards Zhang Yulin and Li Jinyu, but in the game, this powerful team was not able to achieve a good situation

    created many opportunities, but his passes were wasted one by one by two forwards who did not cooperate tacitly. His personal breakthrough shot also failed to score due to the united efforts of the Korean defense. In the first half, the Chinese national team  The Austrian team had an advantage on the field and drew 0-0 with the opponent.

    In the second half, the advantage of the Olympic team was still there. Huang Yong's single shot was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper Jin Longda because of his haste. Li Wei's follow-up shot in front of the goal was ruled offside by the referee.

    After continuously wasting opportunities, the Chinese Olympic team was punished. In the 19th minute of the second half, South Korea's No. 10 center Shin Byung-ho headed a pass from another forward Lee Dong-kook into the goal. Although the ball hit the crossbar and then bounced on the goal line  The goal popped up, but judging from the slow motion, the ball should have passed the white line as a whole. In addition, it was the South Korean team's home court, so this goal was acceptable.

    Next, the Chinese Olympic team continued to have the advantage on the field, but its rhythm was obviously disrupted by this goal. Zhang Yulin's header slipped past the goal, Li Jinyu's shot in the penalty area was confiscated by the goalkeeper, and Nie Fei made a breakthrough  The last shot was touched by the goalkeeper's finger and hit the bottom line All Chinese fans were very confident that they could equalize or even overtake, but when the final whistle sounded, the score was fixed at 1-0.

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 338 The Reviving Olympic Team

    When the Olympic team played an away game against the Korean Olympic team, when the final whistle sounded, Su Mei saw Pei Wei closing his eyes and then immediately regained his composure.

    "How's it going? What are your thoughts?" Su Mei got up and turned off the TV, then asked Pei Wei.

    "We still lost" Pei Wei sighed: "It's a pity. Just look at it. In tomorrow's newspapers, the theory of 'Korean phobia' will be shouted out again The media is like this. It's better to change a word than to turn around.  It¡¯s fast. To be honest, this Olympic team has a great chance to break the so-called ¡®Korean fear¡¯. It¡¯s a pity that something like this happened before the game.¡±

    "Do you have any regrets?" Su Mei smiled and sat next to him: "If we didn't do it in such a hurry, wouldn't it be better to wait until the top nine games are over before doing it?"

    "I won't regret it." Pei Wei shook his head: "I just wish I hadn't discovered this earlier, so that Ai Lin wouldn't be dragged into the water by that guy Xiao Fei You know, as early as the year before last, Xiao Fei and Xiao Fei  Those guys have been interacting with each other, but at that time there were many people in the team who could control him. Sun Chenghai, Nie Fei, and Hao Dong were all there. He didn't dare to do such a thing yet. Once Nie Fei and the others left, he  He became the most senior person in the group, and no one could shake his main position. He thought that even if something happened, I would not dare to do anything to him. However, he was still smart and did not dare to go to Zhu Guosheng. He knew that in the future  Zhu Guosheng would definitely beat him up if he knew about his temper, and he didn't dare to go to Wu Jiang. Although Wu Jiang was usually inconspicuous, he was actually very assertive in his heart. Only Ai Lin, who usually looked strong, was held back by his family. If he  If the income is higher, maybe this situation will not happen. And tell me, if it is delayed until the end of the top nine, will we still be able to act so decisively?  , What will other people think? What will the fans think? It will really affect the whole body."

    "Failure to qualify for the Olympics will not affect the future development of Chinese football. The French team failed to appear in the World Cup in 1994, but they won the World Cup four years later What is the failure of one major competition? The Brazilian national team  The team will not win the World Cup every time. As long as the league develops normally and there are no such nonsense things, a country's football level will gradually rise and slowly integrate with the world's highest level. From this aspect, even if  It's worth sacrificing this Olympic team." Pei Wei smiled and continued: "And if you lose one game, will you lose the entire Olympics? It's just a loss. The ranking rules of this Olympics.  , first look at the points, second look at the relationship between each other, and thirdly look at the goal difference. South Korea has a bye in the last round. We only need to beat Bahrain first, and then beat South Korea at home. It would be better to win two goals, but not  Winning two goals and winning 1-0 is not bad, so that we can take the initiative in the final round - who says we have no hope? "

    "It's good that you think so." Su Mei smiled and touched his hair: "I'm really afraid that you will feel guilty for this matter."

    "Who asked you to touch my head?" Pei Wei glared and said, "A man's head and a woman's waist are only allowed to be looked at, not touched - don't you understand this? You touch my head, be careful if I touch your waist!  "

    Su Mei bit her lip and glanced at him: "Rogue!"

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    Shanghai.

    In the top nine of this Olympic Games, the home games of the Chinese Olympic team will be held in the 80,000-person stadium in Shanghai. There are quite a lot of high-standard stadiums in China now. Thanks to the professional leagues, they are basically the home games of every club.  All of them are in very good repairs. Jinzhou, 80,000, Hongkou, Gongti, Chengti all have the ability to host large-scale football events on their own, not to mention the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, which is known as the first professional football stadium in China.  As the popularity of football continues to rise, major stadiums are competing to host the national team and the Olympic team. This time is no exception. In the end, the Shanghai 80,000-person stadium won the first place.

    However, the loss of the Olympic team in the first game has brought hidden worries to the organizers - they lost the first game, and they lost to their old rival South Korea. Will the fans still have such enthusiasm to watch the game?  In order to obtain the right to host this time, the 80,000-person stadium has spent a lot of money. If the money cannot be recovered, it will be a big loss.

    To their relief, losing a game obviously did not dampen the enthusiasm of Chinese fans. Tickets for this game sold out quickly, and countless fans packed the 80,000-person stadium two hours before the game started.  It was packed, and the organizers were relieved. Looking at this situation, no one would worry about buying the tickets for the next home game against South Korea.

    The fans are enthusiastic, but within the Olympic team, things are relatively stable.  After losing the first game, the players were more unconvinced than dejected - in Seoul, they did not play badly.

    It has the nature of luck,After so many years of professional league training, players have long since learned not to admit defeat before the game is over. In addition, the Football Association does not put too much pressure on the players, and head coach Milu is a master at mediating the players' emotions.  , maybe Milu is not even as good as an average assistant coach in terms of how to train players to make them improve - but in fact this kind of thing is not what a head coach should do, especially not what a national team head coach should do. He is good at  What is needed is for the players to display their abilities to normal or even beyond their actual level, and to make various arrangements for their opponents.

    The second game of the Chinese Olympic team was on October 10. Before that, on October 7, South Korea challenged Bahrain in an away game. The South Korean Olympic team relied on Lee Dongguo's goal at the beginning of the second half to win the away game.  Defeated the opponent by zero, and ranked first in Group B with two wins from two games.

    In this way, the match between the Chinese Olympic Team and the Bahrain Olympic Team became a last-ditch battle for both sides. The two teams that lost the first game wanted to keep their hopes. The only thing they could do was to defeat their opponents.  Got the last straw.

    On October 10, the game started at the Shanghai Stadium with 80,000 people. Milu¡¯s main lineup was exactly the same as the first game. However, due to Zhang Yulin¡¯s injury, the strike partner became Wan Peng and Li Jinyu.

    This kind of formation makes the fans very dissatisfied. In their view, after losing the first game, they should make changes in certain positions instead of sticking to one main lineup to conquer the world.

    Shandong fans are asking why Shu Chang is not used as a defender?  Beijing fans are asking why the left midfielder didn't replace the left midfielder Huang Yong who hit their single-handed goal with Tao Wei?  Tianjin fans are asking why Zhao Junzhe is not replaced with Zhang Xiaorui, who has more technical skills and stronger offensive ability?

    There are 10,000 best lineups in the minds of 10,000 fans. If any coach really sends players on the field according to the fans' ideas, then this coach must be a fool.

    Just like that scene that did not happen in history, the fans shouted "Replace Li Gang", and then Marshal Qi really replaced him. Fortunately, this scene did not happen, otherwise the development of Chinese football would not be as exciting as it is today.  People are full of hope.

    Chinese fans¡¯ understanding of Bahrain football probably began in this top nine tournament. Although they are not famous, they are not soft persimmons to be pinched. At least, they only lost one goal against South Korea. In Asia,  It can be considered a team that can be ranked.

    However, the Olympic team could not afford to lose in this game. After the first game, the integration of overseas players and domestic players began to gradually achieve results. The first goal was achieved by the cooperation between overseas players and domestic players.  In.

    Li Gang stole the ball from the opponent in the middle, and then distributed it to Wanpeng, who retreated out of the penalty area. After Wanpeng got the ball, he cleverly passed it to the defensive midfielder Zhao Junzhe who was on the wing. Zhao Junzhe forced the ball down and knocked back.  , Li Jinyu scored the ball ten meters in front of the goal.

    This is the first goal of the Chinese Olympic team in the top nine. Li Jinyu, who plays for Sao Paulo in Brazil, showed his true qualities as a shooter. As the former top scorer of the Qianlibao youth team, he has played in more than 160 games.  He scored more than 100 goals in the game. Although he is not yet the main player of Sao Paulo, his scoring rate is still very high.

    In the second half, Li Jinyu scored twice. He smashed Nie Fei's cross from the right into the goal, 2-0!  A victory was about to come.

    But the Bahrain team quickly recovered a point. Their forward Huber seized on a mistake in the Olympic team's defense and went straight in to recover a goal. The atmosphere in the stands became tense again.

    Seeing the hope of tying the score, the Bahrain team's morale was greatly boosted. They changed their style of defending in their own half in the previous period and began to launch a crazy attack. With their momentum rising, they suppressed the Chinese Olympic team in their own half.  Fang pursued fiercely in the first half and had the momentum to defeat the Chinese Olympic team and the Korean Olympic team for the right to qualify.

    At critical moments, Fei stood up - in the national team, he has stepped forward more than once to save the fate of the national team. In Yunjia Tianyu and Perugia, he also repeatedly turned the tide with his performance, but in the Olympic team,  But he was not given a chance to perform.

    In the midfield, he suddenly intercepted the opponent's pass - in more than a year in Serie A, he learned how to defend - although he is still very poor in one-on-one defense, he can judge the opponent's ball.  Along the route, his eyesight has improved a lot.

    The fast-breaking Fei quickly passed through the midfield. After getting rid of an opponent's defender, he made a two-on-one cooperation with Li Jinyu who was in charge, and suddenly took a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    The ball hit the inside of the far post and bounced into the goal, three to one!

    "We are alive again." After the game, head coach Milu simply said this.??sentence.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 339 This year, we are not the protagonists

    Now in this group, South Korea has six points, China has three points, and Bahrain has zero points. Although theoretically speaking, Bahrain still has a chance to qualify, but the difficulty is indeed relatively high. They need to defeat China and South Korea in the next two games.  team, and then they have to count on China to defeat South Korea and then rely on their goal difference to qualify. In fact, this possibility is too small, so the competition for the right to qualify in this group basically falls on China and South Korea.

    But although it is basically impossible for Bahrain to qualify, they are enough to act as a spoiler. In fact, in the past, the losses of China's national teams at all levels were often not lost to direct competitors, but to other teams that were not taken seriously by them.  The best example for the team is probably the two "black three minutes" in **.

    After playing in Bahrain, the Olympic team was disbanded on the spot, and the players returned to their respective clubs to prepare for the league. Regardless of the overseas players, the domestic players had to play the last two rounds of the league on October 17th and October 21st.  , and then focus again on preparing for the home game against South Korea on the 29th.

    Milu is not satisfied with this approach of the Football Association. He believes that the team needs more running-in time, and the fans are not too satisfied. In their view, the home game against South Korea will be the most critical game.  How can we disband the Olympic team when we should be fully prepared?

    Xu held a special press conference for this and silenced everyone with just one sentence - Do you still remember how we arranged the schedule when we made a historic run into the World Cup the year before last?

    Everyone was speechless. In the tragic World Cup qualifiers in 1997, the Chinese national team arranged three rounds of league games in the intensive top ten schedule. What was the result?  The international players who returned to the national team continued their good form in the league and continued this form into the World Cup the following year, and this is how the series of brilliant Chinese football began.

    "For any strong national team in the world, their players travel back and forth between the club and the national team. Foreign players can do this, why can't our Chinese players do it? Are Chinese players better than  Do other players want to be more delicate and expensive? We will never do anything to kill the goose to seize the eggs. We have to take care of the Olympic team and the league! We can no longer do the kind of thing that cuts the league into pieces just to compete in a certain competition.  It's time to stop the league. That approach won't help at all! It will be November after the top nine. Do we need to arrange the last two rounds of the league to the end of November? It will already be snowing heavily in the north.  Do we want our players to play in the snow?¡±

    After Xu finished speaking, a reporter below muttered: "The Korean team has been training intensively."

    "Our goal is not just in Asia." Xu glanced at the audience and said coldly: "We should look further. We have the largest reserve talent force in Asia. Our goal should not just be  Whether it is to rush into the World Cup or the Olympics, we should have greater ideals Our clubs have made a lot for the development of Chinese football. They have invested huge funds to make the league prosperous, and they also provide national teams at all levels with  We have enough talent, and we cannot compromise their interests just to compete in a certain competition.¡±

    After Xu's words spread, Chinese fans seemed to be greatly encouraged. This was the first time that the Chinese Football Association revealed its ambitions in front of the public, and it also set a tone for the future development of Chinese football, that is, no  The goal is to enter the World Cup or the Olympics, but to aim for better results. So what is this better result?  Group qualifying?  Quarterfinals?  Top four?  Evenchampion?

    Xu¡¯s words were very cryptic, but it was this kind of words that aroused more reverie among the fans, but their reverie did not last too long because the last two rounds of the league this season were about to begin.

    The fierce competition for the league championship this season is unique in history. Six teams have reached the top position in the standings. This kind of grand occasion is probably only seen in the first year of professionalization. Dalian, Guangzhou,  The competition between the top four teams in Shanghai and Liaoning can only be compared. In that year, Dalian also won the championship three rounds ahead of schedule. In the next four years, it was just the two top powers competing for hegemony, either Lianhu or Lianyun.  dispute.

    In the last two rounds of the league, those who should be left behind have basically fallen behind. The only two teams that have the most hope of winning the championship are Liaoning and Dalian. They lost the away game against the Liaoning team in a very useless way.  Finally, although Yunjia Tianyu still had hope of winning the championship in theory, in fact it could be said that it was gone. The battle for the championship fell to two emerging teams.

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    ??????????????????Fifteen rounds of competition

    Ning Tianyun¡¯s opponent is Shuzhong Tianfu, who is temporarily ranked fourth, while Shandong Huaze is Yunjia Tianyu, who has already won third place in advance.

    They are all fighting away from home. Whether they can bite off these two hard stones is the biggest test for Shandong and Liaoning.

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    "This game should have been a very important game." Before the game against Shandong Hualong, Pei Wei said in the locker room: "If we won the last game, this game would be  The game that decided the final championship - but it is a pity that for some reasons, we lost that game, the championship this season, and what may be an unprecedented triple crown in the history of China A  Wang. But we cannot be passive about this game because of this reason. Shandong Hualong is very strong this season. They have excellent players, excellent team training, excellent foreign players, and excellent coaches.  The goal is to win the championship - these comments were made by other people last year and the year before, but this year it is other people's turn. In the last two rounds of the league this year, we are not the protagonist, but even if we are a supporting role, we have to play in the end.  The game will let the fans still have confidence in our results next year, and let the Shandong people know that if we want to win the championship, we must give us something to affirm-do you understand?¡±

    "Understood!" the players responded in unison, the voice a little louder than usual.

    Now the players know that the boss Pei Wei is usually kind, but don't think that he is easy to bully - he personally sent Xiaofei to prison and sent the captain Aylin to the reserve team - what are they two?  people?  A veteran who has played for the team for more than five years, a hero who has been with Yunjia Tianyu since its formation - but once Pei Wei gets angry, he will show no mercy!

    Playing at home, Yunjia Tianyu played a high-level game, although the goalkeeper was replaced by second goalkeeper Chen Wei, and although Aylin, who resisted 80% of wing attacks, has been transferred to the reserve team.  , but they still tied with Shandong Hualong in the first half amid the cheers of the Yunjia fans. Although Shandong captain Su Maozhen only started to score the first goal for Shandong Hualong in the second half, Yunjia Tianyu still relied on Adriano's tenth  A league goal equalized the score and then managed to keep the tie until the end.

    The Shandong people who only scored one point were frustrated, but they soon got good news. Liaoning Tianyun did not seize this opportunity to expand their lead. They also played against Sichuan Tianfu in the away game.  After a draw, the gap between the two sides was still one point.

    In the last round, as long as Liaoning Tianyun can win, they can create a miracle in the history of A-A and even the history of domestic leagues after the founding of New China. The miracle of winning the league championship as a newly promoted team was the miracle of Yunjia Tianyudu in 1996.  Unable to create a miracle.

    The only thing that is not good for them is that they challenged Beijing Yulin away from home in the last round, while Shandong Hualong faced Wuhan Yazhi at home. Both teams have successfully avoided relegation. From the perspective of the Liaoning team, Beijing is completely  There is no need to fight with yourself at home.

    On October 21st, the final round of the league started at 7pm.

    In fact, everyone is only paying attention to the two games between Liaoning and Shandong. Other games, including the two games related to relegation, are only paid attention to by their own fans, and everyone else¡¯s eyes are on the championship battle.

    Shandong Hualong's game went smoothly. With the cheers of the fans in the audience, they defeated Wuhan Yazhi in the first half and led their opponents by three goals in the first half. In the face of Shandong Hualong's powerful offensive,  Wuhan Yazhi was completely powerless to fight back.

    ????????????? But things didn¡¯t seem to be going well in Liaoning, and it was always zero-to-zero.

    In the seventh minute of the second half, a frustrating news came to Shandong fans. Zhang Yulin scored Qu Shengqing's pass into the Beijing Yulin gate. Liaoning led 1 to 0!  Although the Shandong team has extended its lead to the fourth goal at this time, as long as Liaoning can maintain its lead until the end, it will be useless for Shandong Hualong to win a hundred goals.

    Shandong people should be grateful to Gao Lei. This young player originally from Wuhan and now playing for Beijing broke through the gate of Liaoning with a wonderful kick from 30 meters away before the end. One to one, the situation took a turn for the worse!

    The young Liaoning players collapsed under the pressure. They failed to keep the fruits of victory. It was not a shame to draw with Beijing in the away game, but they lost a year of hard work and the league championship!

    The Shandong people who had miraculously reversed and won the championship celebrated wildly, while Pei Wei, who did not go to Chongqing with the team to participate in the final round of the league, turned off the TV and stood up.  "This year, we are not the protagonists"

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 340 The Olympic Team Preparing for the Competition

    The 1999 A-League came to an end, and the fourth league championship team since the beginning of the professional league was produced - Shandong Hualong, and they also entered the Football Association Cup finals to be held in November.  It is very likely to become the second team to win the League Cup double after Yunjia Tianyu.

    There are really too many topics worth talking about in this year's league. There are a lot more teams with ambitions and strength for the championship. In the early and mid-term, there are six teams competing for each other. In the later stage, it seems to be Shandong and Liaoning.  In the competition, Yunjia Tianyu caught up, but lost to Liaoning in the penultimate round of direct dialogue. Then news broke that players had been bribed by gambling groups, coupled with Shandong Hualong's miraculous comeback in the last round to win the championship  Although the last two rounds were very urgent due to the Olympic qualifying competition, which reduced some of the excitement, it still left fans with endless aftertaste.

    In the relegation battle, two teams in danger of relegation, Shenzhen and Qingdao, both lost in the last round. Qingdao, which was leading by two points in the end, was lucky to be relegated. Both Guangzhou and Shenzhen teams were relegated. In addition, in the previous two years,  Guangdong Yuanda and Guangzhou Sun were relegated, and Guangdong football disappeared for the first time in League A.

    The league is over, but the enjoyment for Chinese fans is not yet over - the Football Association Cup final has not yet been played, and the Chinese Olympic team has also ushered in the most important game, facing the South Korean Olympic team at home. Only by winning can they win.  The initiative in the final round is firmly in our hands.

    The last round of the league ended on the 21st. The Chinese Olympic team gathered in Shanghai on the 23rd, and the overseas players would not be able to return to the team until the 25th. However, this time it is obvious that the overseas players are not interested in this.  They paid a lot of attention to each game, and they all made requests to the club, hoping to take a break. For example, in the game between Perugia and Venice on the 24th, Nie Fei sat on the bench for a full 90 minutes.

    The atmosphere of this gathering of the Olympic team is very different from the first gathering.

    Everyone knows the importance of this game. The domestic players have abandoned all complicated thoughts. After this period of time, they also know that the various punishments suffered by their former colleagues are purely their own fault and have nothing to do with them.  relationship, so my uneasy heart was relieved.  After getting a good rest, overseas players came to Shanghai to join the team. Just looking at their expressions, you can tell that the players who came back this time are much better than last time in terms of physical strength and condition.

    There are still four days before the start of the game. This time is enough for Milu to formulate tactics for the Korean Olympic team, and during these four days, the players can also become better familiar with each other.

    The domestic league has just ended, and the foreign league is getting better. The members of the Olympic team are in a relatively good period. Coupled with the targeted training in the past few days, Milu is sure to give a good performance in the game.  The Korean Olympic team is a good looker.

    This group of players are basically from the Qianlibao Youth Team and the former Chinese Youth Team. They have never been at a disadvantage in games against Korean teams at all levels. In recent years, Chinese clubs have been very competitive against Korean clubs in Asian competitions.  The impressive record also gave them enough courage. The so-called "Korean phobia" does not exist in their hearts at all.

    Often these things have been said, and after a long time, it is not afraid that it will become scared. Where is the ghost?  It's often just in people's hearts.

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    "Very good." Milu clapped his hands and said something to Lin Cheng, the translator beside him. Lin Cheng raised his head and shouted to the training ground: "Okay, let's rest for ten minutes, and then practice the third set of tactics!  "

    Lin Cheng is the translator recommended by Yunjia Tianyu to the Chinese Football Association. He is from the Cologne Sports Institute and is good at Spanish. Although Milu is from Yugoslavia, his most accustomed language is Spanish. It is for this reason that Pei Wei brought Lin Cheng to the Chinese Football Association.  Cheng recommended Milu as a translator. After getting along with him for more than half a year, Milu was very satisfied with the translator named Lin Cheng. He has a high level of translation and a deep understanding of football tactics. He was able to translate what he meant.  The biggest headache for foreign coaches is that they don¡¯t understand football through translation. Sometimes when the meaning reaches the players¡¯ ears, it¡¯s a completely different story. Lin Cheng doesn¡¯t have this problem.

    The players returned to the sidelines to drink water and rest. They sat in groups in twos and threes. This was not a clique. After all, the players were most familiar with each other and were teammates in the same team. They would naturally talk to familiar people when chatting.

    Fei, Sun Chenghai, Zhu Guosheng and other players from Yunjia Tianyu sat together. Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai also knew what happened some time ago. However, although the two of them had a good relationship with Aylin, they were still not as good as Zhu Guosheng and Zhu Guosheng.  The friendship between Wu Jiang and Ai Lin has been established since childhood.

    "But the boss still showed mercy, and Lin Zi also??I was confused for a moment I hope this incident will not affect his future development.  Fei said after taking a sip of water.

    "How about we take some time to go back to Yunjia and see Lin Zi before the top nine games are over. Xiao Fei brought it upon himself, and Lin Zi is actually quite innocent." Sun Chenghai sighed and said.

    Zhu Guosheng crushed the mineral water bottle and said bitterly: "Damn, that guy Xiao Fei usually feels like he is superior to others and is looked down upon by everyone. This time he even harmed Lin Zi.  If he hadn't gone in now, I would have beaten this bastard every time I saw him in Yunjia!"

    Fei and Sun Chenghai looked at each other, smiled, and then comforted Zhu Guosheng: "Oh, this kind of thing Lin Zi himself is not up to par. If you don't have enough money, you can find some brothers to help you first. Why bother to accept this kind of thing?"  Where¡¯s the money?¡±

    Wu Jiang laughed bitterly from the side: "It's not like you don't know Lin Zi's temper. What an arrogant person he is. In fact, he probably doesn't want to buy a car or a house, but we all bought it. He is still the captain and even bought a house.  If you can't afford it, people will laugh at you, and you won't lend it to us. The last time Guosheng offered to lend him money, he blocked him but he turned him back However, Guosheng and I visited him once before we came here, and he was in good spirits.  The boss paid him a fine from the Football Association, and he still received his salary in the reserve team. After a year, this matter will be over. "

    Everyone was silent. Although Wu Jiang said this, he knew that after one year, would this matter really be over?  Can Aylin still play football without any worries like before?  After this incident, even if Pei Wei ignores the previous suspicion and still lets Aylin play in the team and play the main role, will the national team use such a player in the future?

    They know very well in their hearts that some things cannot be erased by erasing them, nor can they cease to exist just by pretending they don¡¯t exist. If you make a mistake, there are many things you will regret for life.

    Some mistakes are like smoke, they will pass after a while, and some mistakes are like scars, once they are there, they are impossible to disappear. Even if they disappear, you will still feel their existence.

    After a while of silence, a few people started chatting again, but this time they changed the topic to the competition two days later.

    "We lost the last game so fucking useless But this time we are at home, and we will definitely not let those Korean sticks continue to be majestic." Zhu Guosheng rubbed his sleeves and said excitedly: "Just win two goals and that's it.  Come on, Xiao Feizi, I¡¯ll leave this task to you!¡±

    "I'm not a god. I can score goals if I say they can. Even the world's superstars can't do it, and I can't do it either." Fei shook his head and said.

    "Hey, Xiao Feizi, you are much more humble now." Wu Jiang said with a smile.

    "Yes." Zhu Guosheng also nodded in agreement: "You used to be like that Although you looked kind, you were actually arrogant to the core. You and Ai Lin are exactly the opposite. He is arrogant on his face, and you are arrogant in your heart. You can't get over it.  Over the past year, I have indeed become a lot more humble.¡±

    Sun Chenghai laughed at the side and said: "Maybe it's because his horizons have broadened In the past, I won many championships in Yunjia, and I would directly destroy any opponent who came. I always thought that my level was no different from the world class.  How much. It wasn¡¯t until I started playing in Europe that I realized how far behind I was Really, look at it, I can basically play a starting position at Arsenal, but I¡¯m walking on thin ice, and I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t perform well in a starting position.  It¡¯s not guaranteed immediately. This is not like in China, where you can play the main force of the club when you join the national team. There, every teammate is at the national level, and the only criterion for measuring whether you can play the main force is your usual performance.¡±

    "Hearing what you say, I even want to go abroad to try my luck." Zhu Guosheng said with a smile: "But it's a pity, there is no chance, and there is also a shortage of people in the team now. There have been a lot of changes in recent years. The boss doesn't  We may have to replace all our seniors, otherwise next year¡¯s championship will be in doubt. In addition, I hope to continue playing like this in Yunjia. I don¡¯t want to go abroad. As you know, my father left early and there is only one in the family.  Mom, when I leave, I won¡¯t even have anyone to take care of me.¡±

    "Find a wife to take care of you." Wan Peng said teasingly, causing several others to laugh wildly.

    "I said, you guys are relaxed enough." Their laughter attracted everyone else to look at them. Zhao Junzhe, who was nearest to them, smiled and said to them that two people from the Liaoning team were selected for the Olympic team this time.  , although not as good as Yunjia, but Li Gang and Li Jinyu are both from Liaoning, so they can be regarded as an important faction in the Olympic team.

    "Yeah, we're playing against South Korea, aren't you nervous?" Li Jinyu also stretched his head and said, he has a cheerful temper and can be regarded as one of the active members of the Olympic team.

    "Why are you nervous about fighting Korea? Daewoo, are you ready for your celebration?" Sit far awayZhang Xiaorui asked loudly with a smile.

    "It's been prepared a long time ago, just waiting to be used the day after tomorrow!" Li Jinyu also replied loudly.

    The other players cheered loudly, and the scene of preparations that should have been tense and serious was filled with laughter.

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 1999 Chapter 341 It¡¯s different

    On October 29, the stadium with 80,000 people was an unprecedented event.

    Unlike in the past when tens of thousands of Chinese fans were often suppressed by thousands of Korean fans, today's 80,000-person stadium is dominated by Chinese fans.

    Fans from all over the country organized and divided the stands according to regions. This was obviously the result of discussions between the leaders of fan organizations in various places before the game started. The local Blue Devils cheerleaders in Shanghai were the main force. They occupied five stands, and then  Yunjia's "Deadly Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun" each occupy one, Sichuan's "Yellow Tornado", Dalian's "Heart of the Ocean", Shandong's "Taishan Shigandang", Chongqing's "Mountain City Bangbang Army"  , Liaoning's "Siberian Tigers" and other fan groups with local characteristics each occupied their own stands and cheered for the Chinese Olympic team with great fanfare.

    It is worth mentioning that these fans did not wear their respective club fans like the usual league fans, but uniformly wore the Chinese national team¡¯s home white jerseys. Even fans who did not have the national team¡¯s home fans also put on white T-shirts.  In this way, Korean fans who wear the traditional Korean red jerseys are white and red, which is very dazzling. It also gives them a feeling of loneliness and effectively exerts pressure.

    In the fan confrontation before the start of the game, Chinese fans made the best preparations and made full use of their numerical advantage. They took turns cheering, and only fans from a certain place cheered in unison.  , other fans use various tools such as trumpets, gongs and drums to increase their power. After you shout, I will come.  By analogy, the advantage in numbers is fully demonstrated.

    Although many Korean fans came, there were two to three thousand people, but after the Chinese fans took full advantage of their numerical advantage, they were not enough to watch. After all, the Chinese fans were more numerous than them.  Dozens of times.

    Before the players of the Korean Olympic team came out, Korean fans were slightly surprised in their hearts.  They began to feel that this game was similar to the previous contests between the Chinese and Korean teams.  It seems to make a difference!

    At least, in previous games, Korean fans were always able to watch the games with a happy mood. Even if they were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers in the stands, they could always use unified cheers to suppress those who, although passionate, were  But there is no organization and disorganized Chinese fans.  Just like the team they support can always beat the Chinese team on the field.

    But today, before the game even started, they lost in the confrontation between the fans.

    These crazy and proud Korean fans are now discovering how strong the momentum they can create in the stands once those Chinese fans, whose enthusiasm is no less than theirs, form a tight organization!

    But even so, these Korean fans are still not discouraged, they believe.  As long as the game starts and the situation goes against the Chinese team, these Chinese fans will become restless and will be suppressed by their own momentum.

    So these Korean fans are still using their own voices to resist the oppression of the loud voices of the Chinese fans and waiting hard for the game to start.

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    In the locker room of the Chinese Olympic team.

    Milu looked at the players and spoke slowly.  Lin Cheng was translating for him.

    "Boys, I think you have been waiting for this day for a long time. Like you, I have been waiting for this revenge battle at home since the moment we lost in the away game. This will be our victory.  Opponent, a good opportunity to wipe out the away humiliation.¡±

    "No, it's not just the defeat in the last game. According to my understanding, since 1978, the Chinese national teams at all levels have not defeated the Korean team in official games, right? It has a history of 21 years.  . 21 years, such a long period. I believe that when the Chinese football team last defeated the Korean team, everyone here might not have been born yet, but now you are standing on this field, waiting for you.  What will it be? Continue to keep this shameful record, or bravely break this record and shout: 'The reason why I haven't won in 21 years is because I haven't grown up yet!' Now that I have grown up, this record will no longer exist.  It is necessary to exist! 'Do you have the confidence, the confidence, and the ability to shout such a sentence?"

    "Yes!" All the players of the Olympic team shouted this sentence in unison, with a determined light flashing in their eyes, showing their immense desire for the game!

    ¡°We have been preparing for this game for a long time.¡± A sly light flashed in Milu¡¯s eyes: ¡°It¡¯s veryIn order to confuse the opponent, in the last game against Bahrain, we even risked being tied or even losing by the opponent and continued the tactics of the first game In the past few days, our arrangements have been semi-closed and semi-open.  Training, let others see what we want them to see, and what we don¡¯t want others to see Are you ready?  "

    "Ready!" the players replied in unison again. In the hurried preparation time, Milu still formulated a new set of tactics for the current Olympic team. If the head coach of the Korean Olympic team Heo Dingmao thought that the Chinese Olympic team  If the Olympic team will still adopt the tactics of the first game on October 3, then today will definitely surprise him.

    "Very good. Remember, today's game is a last-ditch battle for us. We cannot afford to lose or even draw. We cannot expect Bahrain to stop South Korea in the last game. After all, they have lost to their opponents at home.  , let alone expect them to be able to create miracles in the away game. The initiative must always be in our own hands. Our initiative is still in our hands, but if we fail to win this game, then we will forever.  Lose the initiative and even lose the opportunity to enter Sydney!" Milu waved his fist, his hair flying in the air: "Now, tell me, what do you need to do in the next game?"

    "Win the game! Get the victory! Get back the first place!" Although Milu looked very funny with his hair wildly dancing, none of the players felt like laughing - their hearts were already filled with fighting spirit and  Desire has taken possession of them. They will have the opportunity to wash away the shame of twenty-one years one by one. With a sense of mission to create history in their hearts, they are now extremely eager to compete.

    "Okay, let's go now! Let our opponents know that today's game will be completely different from the previous football games between China and South Korea!"

    Milu certainly knows what it means to strike while the iron is hot. He waved his hand forward fiercely and pointed at the door of the locker room.

    "Let's go!" Nie Fei shouted, then tightened the captain's armband on his arm and took the lead out of the locker room door.

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    Xu Dingmoo, the head coach of the Korean Olympic team, knew very well that this game would never be easy to play.

    On paper alone, the Chinese Olympic team, which has six players playing in Europe and South America, is enough to go down in the history of Asian football - before this, no Asian team even at the national level could.  There have been so many overseas players. After all, during that period, Asian football did not have many contacts with European and South American football, which represented the highest level in the world. There were even fewer players playing in Europe and South America. How could it be like this?  The Chinese Olympic team is like wholesale, spreading six players to all over the world in one go.

    But God help, the overseas players, the core of the Chinese Olympic team, travel back and forth frequently, which has greatly affected their condition, and their cornerstone, the domestic players, have been exposed due to exposure to the Chinese domestic league some time ago.  Due to the match-fixing case, they were unable to play football wholeheartedly. After winning the opponent with one goal at home, they only needed to score one point in the away game. Even as long as they did not lose two goals to the opponent, they would be able to occupy a considerable place in the final qualifying round.  favorable position.

    If this Chinese Olympic team, which has unprecedented overseas players in the history of Asian football, can be eliminated from the Olympic finals, then both the Korean Olympic team and Xu Dingmao will definitely have a bright face!

    In this game, Xu Dingmao did not change the main lineup. In his opinion, the Korean Olympic team, which has won two consecutive victories, does not need to make changes. It just needs to be the best, not to mention the crazy offense and running without hesitation.  , tenacious fighting spirit and the three-four-three formation are the most valuable assets of Korean football. If these assets are abandoned, what will be left of Korean football?

    The goalkeeper Kim Yong-dae, the three defenders are Park Dong-hyuk, Shim Jae-won, and Park Jae-hong. The midfielder is on the left, Lee Young-pyo, and on the right is a talented boy who is only 18 years old. He was admitted to the 23-year-old Olympic team under special circumstances.  Park Ji-sung, the center is composed of Kim Nam-il and Park Jin-seob, and the three forwards are Lee Dong-guk, who has outstanding speed and skills, Shin Byung-ho, who scored a goal for the Chinese Olympic team in the first game, and Seol Yi-hyun, who has both height and speed. They are all elites of this age group in Korea.  , the future pillar of the national team.

    This tactic is quite beneficial to the 4-4-2 parallel midfield used by the Chinese Olympic team. The two wing attacks are enough to suppress the opponent's full-back assists. The three-back system can fully prevent the opponent's positional attacks and counterattacks.  , and the three forwards can form a numerical advantage over the opponent's two central defenders locally.

    But when he saw the members of the Chinese Olympic team, he immediately gaspedA breath of fresh air!

    The formation of the Chinese Olympic team is the same 442, but there have been a lot of changes in the midfield and defenders!

    One of the four defenders, goalkeeper Cheng Dong, changed. Nineteen-year-old Zheng Zhi became the sweeper, replacing Zhu Guosheng. The other three were still Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiang and Li Wei. In the midfield, Nie Fei was the one who stepped forward.  Lined up behind them are Li Gang, Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe. The forwards remain unchanged and are still the partners of Zhang Yulin and Li Jinyu.

    "It's really different" Xu Dingmao murmured in his heart.

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 342 A dull start

    This was the first thing Pei Wei said in front of the TV after seeing the lineups of both sides.

    "How do you say that?" Su Mei asked with interest. She likes to listen to Pei Wei's comments when watching football. Maybe his professional level is not high enough. In the eyes of insiders, these opinions are very superficial, but to the ears of ordinary fans,  , yet approachable and interesting.  Su Mei always believed that Pei Wei would definitely become a commentator that the audience would like if he didn't sometimes interrupt his speech. When she and Pei Wei watched football, they rarely listened to the commentators on TV and only listened to what Pei Wei said.  She thought that Pei Wei's commentary style was very similar to that of Zhang Lu, the general manager of the Beijing Royal Forest Club and a special guest of CCTV. Of course, she could not rule out the reason why Su Mei is attracted by beauty in the eyes of lovers.

    "Theoretically speaking, we have to win two goals to firmly hold the initiative in our own hands, but that is only the safest statement. In fact, winning one to zero is enough. After all, Bahrain is not a soft persimmon.  , South Korea may not be able to defeat our opponents at home. It is also a very good result to equalize the winning-loss relationship between us and South Korea. Therefore, it is also very important for us to keep a clean sheet at home. After all, the opponent only needs to  If we score one goal, we have to score three goals to take the lead in the relationship between us. This is more important than the goal difference." Pei Wei lit up a cigarette: "What's more, everyone thinks we are.  They will strengthen their offense at home, and South Korea also knows this - don't think that Korean football is not good. Korean coaches cannot keep up with European coaches, but their long-term dominance of Asia's leader and the title of having participated in the most consecutive World Cups cannot be explained by luck alone.  Yes, our failure to win against South Korea for twenty years is not just because of the so-called 'Koreaphobia'. What does South Korea rely on? It is not their technology, but their will. Even if we can achieve a 2-0 lead,  No one can say for sure whether they can get a goal back before the end of the game, so it is also very important to defend well. Moreover, no one can say for sure whether South Korea will start a fierce attack from the beginning and strive to score the first goal to occupy the entire game.  Advantage - From the perspective of the whole game, we must attack, but after all, football only lasts ninety minutes, and no one can attack from beginning to end. "

    After a pause, Pei Wei continued: "From a tactical point of view, the formation of three midfielders can protect the defense to the maximum extent. Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe are not engineering midfielders, they are both offensive and defensive central midfielders.  From a technical point of view, he is very similar to Deco and Ballack. Although there is a big difference in strength, Li Gang is a blender that can run for ninety minutes - with the three of them protecting him from behind, Nie Fei can do it without any problems.  He showed his offensive strength without scruples. Similarly, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, two full-backs with strong assist abilities, also dared to assist boldly. On the surface, it is a defense-oriented formation, but in fact, the offensive ability is not at all.  Not bad, and can fully maximize the abilities of the two most important players, Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei Seeing this formation, I am very confident about this game.¡±

    "I understand." Su Mei said with a smile: "If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools - it's similar to this principle, right?"

    "Smart." Pei Wei smiled and scratched her nose, then turned to look at the TV: "Xu Dingmao is also one of the best coaches in South Korea. Let me see what Milu, a gypsy in football, has.  It¡¯s quite authentic.¡±

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    The game has begun.

    In the crowd cheering for the Chinese team, the shouts of the Korean fans were completely suppressed, but their cheers were not extinguished. They still existed tenaciously under the strong suppression of the Chinese fans, fighting for the away game.  Korean players brought a touch of warmth.

    Today¡¯s weather conditions are good, the temperature and humidity are relatively comfortable, it¡¯s a good day to play football.

    The Korean Olympic team, playing away from home, was not conservative. After winning the right to kick-off, they took the lead in attacking, using the two wingers Lee Young-pyo and Park Ji-sung. In addition, two forwards, Seol Ki-hyun and Lee Dong-guk, also came to the wing to support.  , Sun Chenghai was okay for a while, but Wu Jiang, who was born as a winger, was a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, with the support of Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe, it was still stable.

    Park Ji-sung played a two-on-one with Lee Dong-guk on the right, then found a gap between Wu Jiang and Zhao Junzhe and passed the ball into the penalty area. Shin Byung-ho, who scored the winning goal in the first cycle, jumped up high.  , preparing to head the ball towards the goal, but this time he failed to do so. Li Wei, who was closely following him, jumped up at the same time, grabbed the opponent's jersey with his left hand covertly, used the force to jump higher than the opponent, and then headed the ball to clear the ball.  .

    Li Gang got the ball ahead of Jin Nanyi, and then passed it to Sui Liang who was a little ahead. Sui Liang took the ball a few steps forward and passed it directly to Nie Fei in front. The Chinese team's counterattack began.

    In the first round of the game, Nie Fei was stared at by the opponent's two defensive midfielders. Although his performance was still very active,Yes, but failed to save it in the end

    It was the defeat of the Olympic team, but in this counterattack, Jin Nanyi pressed forward just now and only Pu Zhen was left.

    Fei dribbled the ball forward at high speed, and a series of shaking caused the opponent to lose his center of gravity. When Nie Fei changed direction again and broke through, poor Pu Zhen finally failed to stabilize his center of gravity and fell solidly to the ground.

    ?? past Pu Zhen¡¯s fly and continued to move forward. At this time, in front of him were Li Jinyu and Zhang Yulin who were running quickly. He was facing the three defenders of the Korean team who were behind - three on three in the frontcourt, a good opportunity!

    The other players in South Korea are desperately trying to defend, even Park Jin, who has just climbed up from the ground, is no exception - this is the essence of Korean football, which can be said to be something that other Asian teams do not possess.

    However, the players of the Chinese Olympic team were not slow to keep up. At the moment when they switched from defense to offense, Sui Liang and Sun Chenghai on the right had already started to press forward, followed by Wu Jiang and Zhao Junzhe who were a step slower.

    Nie Fei, who was dribbling the ball forward, was grabbed by an opponent's defender. Instead of forcing a breakthrough with the ball, Nie Fei passed the ball to Zhang Yulin who was retreating to meet him, and then accelerated forward. Zhang Yulin took the ball and turned around again.  It was handed over to Nie Fei. Nie Fei followed up with his heel again. Sui Liang, who followed up, raised his right foot in front of the ball and fired a fierce long-range shot!

    A very high-quality long-range shot, fast and at a tricky angle, drawing a straight line in the air and heading straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

    Goalkeeper Jin Yongdae jumped up with all his strength and stretched out his arm to reach the ball, but he desperately found that he couldn't reach it

    There was a loud "clang" sound that even the fans at the highest point of the stands could hear. The Chinese fans watched with regret as the ball hit the crossbar and the goal post, bounced back, and then fell back into the penalty area.  ¡­

    Li Jinyu rushed forward to prepare for a follow-up shot, but the opponent's defender Shen Zaiyuan was faster and took the first shot far away from the sideline.

    "What a pity" Pei Wei let out a long sigh. Although he had been mentally prepared that this game would not be easy, it was still disappointing to miss the goal when the opportunity appeared so early.

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    Until five minutes after the shot passed, the sounds of regret in the stands had not stopped.

    Within these five minutes, both sides launched another attack. The South Korean team did not give up the attack because of the almost missed goal, while the Chinese team had a higher fighting spirit because of that goal post. Neither side was willing to give in.  , and it is impossible to give in - the brave will win when faced with a narrow road. Sometimes when you retreat, you will find that you have no way to retreat.

    Korean players will naturally not lack courage. In Asia, they have always been synonymous with perseverance and strength, and Chinese players will not lack it either. They fight against the odds, but behind them is an abyss. If they take a step back, they may be doomed.

    The South Korean Olympic team's offense is more on the two wings. Lee Young-pyo is fast, has strong breakthrough ability, and is also very good at shooting after cutting inside. Although Park Ji-sung is the youngest player on the field, this player will be in the future.  The Asian player with the best performance in the European competition has already begun to show his general style at the age of 18. His comprehensiveness and abundant physical strength have brought too much threat to the Chinese team's left wing.

    The Chinese team's offense is more concentrated at Nie Fei's feet. Milu has no reason to leave such an attacking midfielder who can increase the team's offensive capabilities to a higher level. Although he is closely guarded by the opponent, Nie Fei  Fei still uses his distribution and breakthrough to create opportunities one after another for his teammates.

    Time passed by, and both sides had opportunities, but the opportunities were not very good. Naturally, the two goalkeepers Cheng Dong and Jin Longda did not dare to relax at all in such an important game. Those offenses that were not a big threat wanted to break through the two sides.  It is still difficult for a goalkeeper to guard the gate with full concentration.

    Milu looked unmoved on the coaching bench, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. The situation has calmed down now. Although on the surface it is unfavorable to the Chinese Olympic team, which must win, Milu's view is the same as Pei Wei's.  Yes, it is not the offense that determines the final result of this game, but the defense.

    It would be terrible to make the Korean Olympic team go crazy. There are not many teams in the world that can defeat the Korean team head-on. Unless the Chinese Olympic team can have the strength of the 1998 World Cup, both physically and mentally.  In terms of physical fitness, technology, speed and endurance, they must be more than one step ahead of the Korean team to achieve a brilliant situation in terms of both results and process. The current Chinese Olympic team does not have this ability.

    To deal with the Korean team, whose mental attributes are so high that they are close to the world's best, it is not enough to just rely on head-on confrontation. Use a soft knife to grind down the opponent's fighting spirit and prevent the opponent from going crazy. Use technology to fight against the opponent, and use upright positional warfare to score goals.  , this is the most certainof.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 343 Believe in yourself

    Nearly half an hour passed in the half. Generally speaking, the two sides were almost evenly matched on offense. No one could beat the other. The Chinese Olympic team had the advantage in the middle, with Fei, Zhao Junzhe, Sui Liang, and the two frontline players.  The forwards took turns attacking in the middle, which put a lot of pressure on the Korean Olympic team's defense. However, in turn, the Korean Olympic team had an absolute advantage on the wing. Originally, their two midfielders, Lee Young-pyo and Park Ji-sung, were their attackers.  The main initiator, plus their three forwards, took turns to pull to the wing to attack, firmly suppressing Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang in the Chinese Olympic team's half, and their strong assist ability was not able to be used

    ;|Among the two forwards of the Chinese team, Zhang Yulin is the kind of center with good head and feet, and also has a certain speed, while Li Jinyu is a shooter and needs the support of firepower behind him. When the side attack is suppressed by the opponent,  Nie Fei's performance has become the key to the Chinese Olympic team's offensive firepower.

    However, at this point in the game, Nie Fei did not pose much of a threat to the Korean Olympic team. Perhaps it was because he was being stared at by two unwavering midfielders. This was Nie Fei¡¯s most outstanding performance at this point in the game.  Even if the back heel of the ball was passed to Sui Liang shortly after the game started, and Sui Liang assisted the long-range shot at the center post, more often than not, after receiving the ball, he would quickly pass the ball out and hand it to Sui Liang and Sui Liang who came in behind.  Zhao Junzhe occasionally takes a few steps by himself and then passes the ball out immediately. However, considering that he alone attracts the defense of the opponent's two midfielders, it is still helpful to the Chinese Olympic team.

    But this performance is obviously not worthy of the Chinese fans¡¯ expectations of him before the game.

    In terms of familiarity with European leagues, Serie A, known as the "Little World Cup", is naturally the most familiar and favorite for Chinese fans who follow European leagues (this is limited to the era in the book, and now the Premier League has gradually surpassed Serie A)  influence, but Serie A is still appreciated and liked by countless Chinese fans, which I think no one can deny), and CCTV has been broadcasting Serie A for quite a long time. Due to well-known reasons, this sports channel  For more than a year, many Perugia games have been broadcast, so fans are watching Nie Fei's performance, and Nie Fei's performance is indeed outstanding, completely overshadowing other overseas players. Chinese fans  It is natural to regard him as a savior.

    When the performance of this "savior" was not as good as the fans expected, the fans' dissatisfaction began to gradually increase. The cheers became louder and louder, but they lost their original neatness and order. The shouts of Korean fans  The sound also began to slowly break through the encirclement, becoming louder.

    At this time, nearly 4,000 fans from Yunjia became Nie Fei's strongest supporters. They had indescribable feelings for this young man who grew up in Yunjia Tianyu and became the most successful overseas player in China so far.  Emotion, this emotion has even reached the point where no matter how good or bad Nie Fei is, they will still cheer for him crazily.

    The "Yunjia Tianyu Team Song" sounded in the sky above the 80,000-person stadium in Shanghai. This team song witnessed the glory of Yunjia Tianyu so far. I don't know which genius changed the lyrics by a few words. When the song was singing,  When the sound rang above the stands, attracting more and more fans to join in the chorus, Pei Wei, who was far away in front of the TV in Yun Jiashou, jumped up in surprise.

    The other lyrics are okay, except that the four words "Yunjia Tianyu" have been changed to "believe in yourself". In this way, the song has completely restored its original appearance. When Pei Wei heard this paragraph  , he was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped to the ground. Could it be that some guy had traveled back in time and found the original appearance of this song?

    Su Mei looked at the shocked Pei Wei strangely. Pei Wei came back to his senses and smiled: "Noit's nothing. These guys actually changed the lyrics. I was shocked."

    Su Mei sang this part of the song again and said with a smile: "Actually, changing it to this is more fluent, but it has nothing to do with our Yunjia Tianyu."

    "Yes." Pei Wei nodded fiercely, hoping that Su Mei would stop mentioning this matter.

    Whatever you are afraid of, come what may, as the old saying goes. Su Mei suddenly remembered something while singing: "Yes, I remembered it. You seem to have written the lyrics and music of this song."   I didn¡¯t expect you to have such a skill. How about you create a team song for the national team? I think both the fans and the players will be very happy.¡±

    "Haha" Pei Wei laughed dryly. This was what he was afraid of. Others didn't dare to mention it to him, but Su Mei dared. How should she answer: "Actually, I was also confused about that song. One day I had a dream.  I suddenly dreamed that I was singing, and the song I sang was a song that had never appeared before How should I put it, maybe it was a dream entrusted to me by a god. Think about it, I'm just one or five

    I don¡¯t even know the music score of the person, so the music score is mine.I listened to the experts and wrote them down. They asked me to compose another one. I don¡¯t have that ability.  "

    "You wrote it when you were possessed by a ghost? Isn't that a special power?" Su Mei touched Pei Wei's head in a funny way: "Why didn't you tell me that you were a superman when you married me?"

    Pei Wei was covered in sweat. It was hard to get Su Mei to stop asking about the matter. He focused on the game again and then secretly wiped away the sweat.

    "Believe in yourself and you will win and create miracles. Believe in yourself and your dreams are in your hands. This is your world"

    This section was sung back and forth by Chinese fans, and the singing became louder and louder. In the past few years, this song has spread with Yunjia Tianyu fans all over the country, and even crossed the country and spread to the Asian arena. Now, this song  It became a song sung by fans across the country. The cheers of Korean fans were once again suppressed, and the audience could only hear the singing of "Believe in yourself."

    Slowly, even the Chinese players on the bench stood up one by one without realizing it, put their arms around each other's shoulders, and sang together with the heart-pounding and exciting singing from the stands,  Including Milu was also humming the tune. Anyway, the tune is simple and easy to catch - singing has no borders!

    The first people who felt suffocated were the players and coaches on the Korean bench. They couldn't hear any sound. They could only hear the song. Although they didn't understand it, they could fully understand the meaning contained in it. They couldn't speak to each other.  , because even if he shouts loudly in his ear, it is difficult for the other party to understand what he is saying!

    Xu Dingmao and the assistant coach looked at each other, their eyes full of worry. He knew how much psychological pressure such a home atmosphere would cause to the visiting team, and what a huge encouragement it would be to the home team - the Korean team lost in the Asian competition.  The most embarrassing game was the 1996 Asian Championship finals loss to Iran. The bloody 6-2 defeat directly broke the then South Korean team's head coach Park Jong-hwan. After that nightmare game,  , Park Jong-hwan, one of the top coaches in South Korea, has never appeared as the head coach of the first team again, and many of those Korean players have also sunk.

    There were many reasons for South Korea's defeat in that game. One of the reasons was that their proud physical fitness was completely worn down by the Iranians. However, tens of thousands of crazy Iranian fans poured into the game venue in that game. These guys of Persian descent were completely  He was a lunatic who turned a stadium into a killing field full of suffocating smell.

    And today¡¯s 80,000-seat stadium has a bit of this flavor.

    Park Ji-sung crossed into the middle and received the ball from his teammate. Sui Liang came to defend him, but was staggered by this kid who was four years younger than him. Sui Liang's physical fitness was pretty good, but compared with this young man  Compared with others, it is still a little bit worse.

    As soon as Park Ji-sung knocked Sui Liang away, Li Gang rushed out from the diagonal and intercepted the ball with a fierce and completely reckless tackle on the ground, avenging Powerball teammate Sui Liang.  hatred.

    The ball rolled out and was caught by Zhao Junzhe first. After protecting the ball, he saw that Sun Chenghai had run up from the right and made a diagonal pass to the front of Sun Chenghai.

    Sun Chenghai rushed forward, got the ball, and then moved forward, moving forward!

    He hadn't heard this song in a game for a long time. When he heard it, Sun Chenghai seemed to have returned to his days in Yunjia Tianyu. The feeling of being invincible and unstoppable by anyone came back to him.  !

    Isn¡¯t it the Korean team?  I can also play the main role in the Premier League giant Arsenal, why can't I believe in myself?  Why would you be suppressed by the other party!

    Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball forward on the right wing, his black hair fluttering in the wind. The "Chinese Sun" breakthrough on the right wing could be ranked high in the Premier League!

    Li Dongguo, who was back on defense, came up to defend him. Sun Chenghai did not slow down his speed. He aimed at the opponent's crotch and pushed the ball forward. Then he jumped up and avoided Li Dongguo's outstretched leg, breaking through!

    The singing is getting louder, and all Chinese fans are cheering for the players of the Chinese Olympic team in this way!

    Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball on the right. At this time, Zhang Yulin and Li Jinyu in front, Fei in the middle, and Wu Jiang coming in from the left also surged across the half court at the same time, launching an assault on the hinterland of the Korean Olympic team!

    If you look down from the air, the five Chinese Olympic team members wearing white jerseys are like five arrows, deeply inserted into the hinterland of the Korean Olympic team!

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 344: Meeting on a narrow road, the brave wins

    Except for Li Gang, who was not very good, and the two central defenders Li Wei and Zheng, the Chinese Olympic team was fully mobilized and launched a fierce attack.

    In modern football, full-back assists have become a very important offensive method. The difference between full-backs and full-backs has begun to gradually decrease, or even there is no difference. However, generally speaking, which side does the full-back assist?  Once on, the other side stays behind to defend, ensuring that there are at least three defenders on the back line to prevent the opponent from counterattacking. Like the Chinese Olympic team's attack this time, the two full-backs press at the same time usually during the game.  In the end, it appeared when it was necessary to strengthen the attack. It was rare to start such a desperate attack so early.

    Xu Dingmao's eyes lit up on the bench of South Korea. He found that although this time it looked dangerous, it was still an opportunity. From the beginning of the game to the present, the Chinese Olympic team's defense has been doing very well, both layered and efficient.  Three-dimensional sense, the protection of the penalty area is very tight, and there is no opportunity to shoot at all. Although the opponent's army is pressing this time, it also reveals a considerable flaw in the back line. If you can intercept the ball and counterattack quickly,  , then the chance of breaking the goal is quite high!

    From the beginning of the game, Xu Dingmao never thought about relying on defense to defend the one-goal lead at home. Although "Korean phobia" is a huge pressure on the Chinese team, it does not have no impact on the Korean team.  With the perverted national pride of the Koreans, neither the coach nor the players want such a record that is humiliating to the Chinese to be broken in their hands.  Therefore, Xu Dingmao's tactics in this game are not conservative at all. They use offense to suppress the Chinese Olympic team in the away game. After all, if they score a goal, the Chinese Olympic team must reach three goals. To score two  The Chinese Olympic team will score four goals, and they are definitely the ones with the psychological advantage.

    So when the Chinese Olympic team launched its attack, Xu Dingmao was not only worried, but also a little bit excited.

    Opportunities always coexist with risks, and they are often directly proportional.

    After getting rid of Li Dongguo who returned to defense, Sun Chenghai continued to dribble forward. There were no shortage of supporting players in front of him, on the sides, and even behind him. He had various ways to attack, and Sun Chenghai, who was absolutely confident in his own strength, chose  It is a more difficult attack method, but if successful, it will be more effective.

    Sun Chenghai, who was dribbling the ball forward, was very fast and soon entered the 30-meter area in the South Korean half. At this time, Pu Zhen came from the center to defend him and handed Nie Fei to Jin Nanyi.

    Sun Chenghai made a fake move to pass the ball to Nie Fei. When Pu Zhen stretched his legs to block it, he suddenly kicked the ball forward and broke through again!

    Sun Chenghai, who passed two people in a row, is already close to the hinterland of the Korean Olympic team, close to the corner of the penalty area. At this location, whether it is passing the ball or continuing to break through, it is enough to pose a huge threat to the Korean team's goal.

    Park Jae-hong was forced to rush out of the penalty area to defend. Park Jin, who had just been passed by, also chased him from behind. Faced with the attack between the two, Sun Chenghai did not lose his calmness. He took a step horizontally and then suddenly made a cross.  Pass, pass the ball to the point at the top of the penalty area!

    Fei just relied on his own speed to get rid of Jin Nanyi's entanglement and caught the ball!

    After catching the ball, he made a sudden stop. While making a sudden stop, he used his right foot to hook the ball behind his left foot. Then he retreated and passed Jin Nanyi who was rushing towards him.  past!

    A series of light and elegant movements caused a burst of violent applause from the stands!

    Nie Fei, who passed Jin Nanyi again, did not make any sloppy moves. He immediately picked up the momentum of his retreat, raised his left foot, and shot the ball hard, shouting: "Give!"

    Li Jinyu, who had just moved into the penalty area, happened to see the ball flying towards his feet. At the same time, he heard Nie Fei's shout. He subconsciously raised his foot and let the ball roll quickly from under his feet.  past.

    When he gave in, Kim Yong-dae, the goalkeeper of the Korean Olympic team, became even more happy.

    The Korean defenders returned to defense very quickly, and the Chinese offensive players were also quick to intervene. Therefore, although it was a quick counterattack, by the time the ball reached Nie Fei's feet, the penalty area was already crowded with people. To Nie Fei,  Jin Yongdae didn't see clearly the action of raising his leg to shoot, but was shaken by Li Jinyu. By the time he saw the ball flying from under Li Jinyu's feet, the distance between the ball and him was already very close.

    He only had time to raise his hand subconsciously, and he couldn't even make a sideways dive. The ball had already rolled over the lawn, hit the inside of the left goal post and bounced into the goal!

    "The ball is in! Flying! Nie Fei!" The ball shot out so fast that even the commentator saw the net open.It was only when it started to vibrate violently that I realized that the ball had been scored. The hasty shouts were inevitably a little out of breath, but everyone could hear the joy: "In the 34th minute of the first half, the Chinese Olympic team  In a beautiful counterattack, Nie Fei succeeded with a long shot from the front of the penalty area! Maybe Li Jinyu touched it!

    ?  Let's take a look at slow motion No, no contact, Nie Fei's hit hit the inside of the goal post and bounced into the goal. One to zero, the Chinese Olympic team took the lead!  "

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    The carnival caused by Fei's goal gradually disappeared after five minutes. Suddenly, the fans' dissatisfaction with Nie Fei completely disappeared - what is a savior?  This is called the savior!  When it's time to score, you can score, and when it's time to break out, you will definitely break out!

    Milu hugged the translator Lin Cheng beside him. From now on, his tactics were successful. The Korean team did not go crazy, while the Chinese Olympic team relied on two Asian superstars, Sun Chenghai and Nie.  Fei's flash of inspiration opened up the situation. Of course, if it weren't for the Chinese Olympic team's desperate momentum in the attack just now, pressing heavily and using others to contain most of the opponent's defensive forces, Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai would have  No matter how powerful they are, two people cannot decide the battle.

    ¡°When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win, but courage is not always available. Only by showing courage at the right time can we achieve better results.

    Xu Dingmao did not panic because of the missed goal. He knew the ability and willpower of his players. It was just a goal and there was nothing to be afraid of. Facing the world's super strong team, the German national team, was three points behind.  Even with the ball in hand, the Korean team was able to recover two goals in the remaining time. The Germans, who are known for their tenacity, said with emotion after the game: "If the game time is extended for another ten minutes, then the victory will be  He's Korean. "What does it mean to lose a goal?

    courage?  We Koreans are never in short supply!

    The lagging South Korean team continued to attack, and did not leave any psychological shadow because of falling behind by one goal. The historical advantages gave them too many psychological advantages. In the past twenty-one years, the Chinese team has not been without them.  The opportunity to defeat the South Korean team has passed, and it is not uncommon for South Korea to tie or even surpass the lead after leading one goal or even two goals. There are too many such examples.

    This is Korean football. Their will is as strong as steel, and their mental endurance is like a thick piece of granite. It¡¯s not that they have never lost, they have lost quite a few times, but the number of times they have been beaten to the point of collapse is very rare, so few that they can use a  I can count them on one hand.

    Seven minutes, just seven minutes, the mood of the Chinese fans fell from the sky to the ground.

    Park Ji-sung received a pass from Kim Nam-il on the left, and then passed it straight to Seol Ki-hyun in front. Seol Ki-hyun dribbled the ball from the corner of the penalty area and forced a breakthrough into the penalty area. Sun Chenghai and Sui Liang immediately crossed in front of him, behind them  , and Li Gang is ready to fill in at any time.

    Seeing that the possibility of a breakthrough was very small, Seol Qixuan immediately passed the ball back. Park Jin caught the ball and passed it diagonally. The ball fell to the feet of Park Ji-sung who ran out of the space. Park Ji-sung took a step forward and looked at the penalty area.  situation inside, and then immediately kicked off the cross!

    Sun Chenghai, who rushed over, took a step slower and watched the ball fly past him.

    Shen Binghao in the middle attracted the attention of three players of the Chinese Olympic team. Although this guy's foot skills are not very good, his jumping ability is amazing and his header ability is also very good. Chinese defenders who have suffered a loss will naturally not  Giving this guy another chance, Li Wei jumped up after him, Zheng Zhi was behind and ready to respond, and goalkeeper Cheng Dong also focused on him.

    But Shin Byung-ho was just a cover. Park Ji-sung¡¯s pass didn¡¯t seem high, but neither Lee Wei nor Shin Byung-ho could hit the ball. The ball flew backwards and Li Dongguo rushed up from behind!

    Wujiang is seriously out of position!  He was thrown away by Li Dongguo by four or five meters. This distance was enough for Li Dongguo to make any move!

    Zheng Zhi quickly moved to block Li Dongguo, but it was already too late!

    After stopping the ball, Li Dongguo took a big step forward and entered the small penalty area. Then he swung his right foot in front of Cheng Dong who flew over and volleyed directly!

    The ball flew up diagonally, hitting the net and bouncing up into the air!

    After seeing the ball entering the net, Xu Dingmao jumped up, clenched his fist fiercely, and shouted loudly!

    ¡°When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins. Look, our courage is definitely not inferior to anyone else¡¯s!

    After scoring the goal, Li Dongguo ran a circle along the track, put his right hand to his ear, and made a listening gesture!

    This obviously provocative action aroused the attention of the Chinese people presentThe fans were extremely angry and cursed overwhelmingly. Mineral water bottles, lighters and other things continued to fall down, and a "ding-dong-dang-dang" sound immediately sounded on the track.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 345 Happy Football

    The "one to one" score ruthlessly displayed on the electronic display board clearly told everyone that this was the worst result. In the next game, the Chinese team must score two more goals.  Only then can the initiative be firmly in one's own hands.

    There were only a few minutes left in the first half. After the Chinese team seized the time to make a few more attacks, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, and the two sides entered the halftime break tied one to one.

    For this result, the Koreans can accept it, but the Chinese cannot accept it - this mood directly caused the Korean players to have very calm expressions when they came off the field, while the Chinese players all had straight faces and were very serious.

    The serious expression continued until he entered the locker room. Milu looked at the serious faces in the room and suddenly laughed: "Why are you all so serious? Do you know that it will look ugly? Laugh, seriousness is only for the elderly.  If young people like to use this expression, it will accelerate aging"

    He pointed at Li Jinyu: "Aren't you usually quite lively? Why are you like this today?"

    Li Jinyu smiled bitterly. In the first half of the game, he basically didn't get any chances. The Korean defender's close-to-barbaric close defense made him very uncomfortable as he was used to the loose environment of the Brazilian league. His technical characteristics were also like this.  He failed to perform under the defense. If it weren't for the appropriate concession that allowed Nie Fei to score the long shot, he would have disappeared from the field in the first half.

    On the contrary, Zhang Yulin's performance was much better. He was better than Li Jinyu in terms of physical fitness. Although he didn't touch the ball a few times in the first half, his impact and pull were very effective in attracting considerable defensive attention from the opponent.  , which relieved a lot of pressure on Nie Fei behind him.

    However, that's all the performance of this "golden partner" in the first half. Although it is also one of the tasks for the forward to create opportunities for other teammates, after all, the forward's main job is to shoot. The two of them added up to only one goal in the first half.  One shot was a bit shabby, and it was even worse than the midfielder led by Nie Fei who had five shots and one goal.

    "Youremember the tennis football I asked you to practice during training?" Milu sat down and did not mention tactics or anything, but instead asked such a seemingly irrelevant question.

    "Remember." The players nodded. Milu's appointment has brought many new things to domestic players. For example, "net football" is one of them. I believe readers know how to play it. I  No words will be wasted here.

    Overseas players have more or less seen this kind of training method, and it is not too new. However, for domestic players, their thinking is still on the impression of "sweating and hard work", and they are not interested in this kind of training method.  The playful and relaxed training methods were really uncomfortable at first. It was only after I got used to them that I felt that after joining these training methods, I became more interested in training and became more energetic.

    "So, do you still remember the concept I proposed: 'Happy Football'?" Milu then asked.

    "Remember." The players nodded again.

    "Football is a game, a game played by people." Milu took a deep breath: "What is the purpose of the game? That is to find happiness, and football should be no exception. But today's football has too many burdens.  Many other things. Victory, honor these things have become pressure on you. Of course, this is what happens after any sport becomes professional. What are professional players different from ordinary players? They have huge incomes.  There is a lot of attention, there is huge fame these things bring not only money and honors to professional players, but also huge pressure."

    "However, the essence of football will not change!" Milu raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "The essence of football is a game! The game is to bring happiness to people! Not only victory, but also failure, because in the world  There is no team that never fails, and there is no player that never fails. What does failure mean? Even if you lose the world championship, it doesn't mean you will lose everything! Why do football players age more easily than others?  ? The age of thirty to forty is considered a golden age in other industries. The momentum of youth has not disappeared, and the experience brought by increased experience has begun to be used. Men in this age group are the most attractive!  What about football? People who are over thirty are called veterans, and there are many examples of gray hair Why can't we play football and compete with a happier mood? You have to remember that it's you?  Football is being played, not football is playing at you!¡±

    The domestic players looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what the old man meant when he said this at this juncture - where is this going? Now is the life and death of the Olympic team. They did not score two goals in the second half and let the opponent  If you don¡¯t score a goal then thisEven if the Olympic team is finished, it will be disbanded after the game against Bahrain - what does it have to do with whether football is happy or not?

    However, Fei and other overseas players seemed to understand something and sat beside them without saying a word.

    Pei Wei knows that the 2000 Chinese Olympic team in history was not inferior to South Korea, or even better. At that time, the Chinese Olympic team had Sun Chenghai and Li Jinyu playing in Europe.  Yes,

    The National Olympic team has no one, not to mention that the current National Olympic team has an extra appearance. Nie Fei, Li Gang, Sui Liang, Li Wei and other former Qianlibao players who appeared in the Chinese Olympic team have not returned to China but are in China.  Playing abroad, in terms of strength, it is already a step ahead of the Korean Olympic team.

    It can be said that if the domestic match-fixing case did not break out before the first round of the game and affected the players' condition, the Korean team would not have been able to win at home in the first round - even so, the Korean Olympic team was passive throughout the game.  Under such circumstances, he barely won a goal.

    But precisely because they lost the first round, the pressure on the players of the Chinese Olympic team has increased a lot. Things in this world are often like this. The more important the game, the less exciting it is. The more important the game, the less exciting the players will be.  Their hands are tied, especially like the Chinese Olympic team. Before the game, the media gave full play to their sensational characteristics. They learned from Ni Ping before and Zhu Jun later, but they almost raised the importance of this game to the point where the country and the family were ruined.  .

    Twenty-one years of heavy pressure - who can really not care?  If the players don't even care about this, then there will be nothing interesting to play in the game, and the game will be meaningless.

    "Are you worried that if you can't win this game, or if you can't win two goals, then this Olympic team will only have the last away game against Bahrain, and then the fate waiting is to disband?  ? "Milu is indeed an old fox, and he can see at a glance what the domestic players are worried about.

    The players nodded unconsciously, and Milu then added: "But if we qualify, enter the Olympics, or even win the Olympic gold medal - but at that time, the Olympic team will still be disbanded. I still want to ask  Just tell me, once the Chinese Olympic team is disbanded, will you no longer have any football left to play?¡±

    of course not!

    The first reaction of the players was this, and then they came back to their senses and understood the intention of Milu's words: Since the sky will not fall if you can't qualify, then what else do you have to worry about?

    "Enjoy football, enjoy the joy that football brings, do your best on the field, and be the best you can be - as long as you can do this, you will have a clear conscience even if you fail to achieve the expected goals -  What are you afraid of? Even if you can't qualify, the pressure and responsibility will be all on me as the head coach. What are you worried about?" Milu asked the players: "In the second half, follow the tactics I arranged and give everything you have.  No matter what the result is, as long as you can walk out of the stadium with your head held high, you are also a winner!"

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    "The second half of the game is about to begin. I hope the players of the Chinese Olympic team will not be affected by the conceded goal at the last moment of the first half Things have not yet reached the worst point. We still have forty-five minutes.  We still have hope, boys of the Olympic team, come on!¡±

    CCTV commentator Huang Taixian said this before the start of the second half of the game. Now he can't hear anything clearly. As the second half of the game approaches, the confrontation between the fans from both sides in the stands begins to heat up again, and the songs of the Chinese fans start to sound again.  Throughout the world, amid waves of singing, players from both sides appeared.

    "Both sides did not make substitutions during the halftime break The expressions of the Chinese players were very normal, and it seemed that their mood was very calm. This made me full of confidence in the second half. Fans, let us wait for the second half together.  let's start!"

    On the field, the players of the Chinese Olympic team did not disperse after entering their own half. Instead, they formed a big circle holding hands and shouted three times in unison: "Come on! Come on! Come on!"

    Fei stopped Li Jinyu and Zhang Yulin who were about to run towards the center circle. He smiled and stretched out his hand under their doubtful eyes: "Come on! Have fun playing football! Just like you usually do in the league etc."  Just catch my pass!"

    Zhang Yulin and Li Jinyu laughed at the same time and took his hand one after another.

    Li Jinyu smiled and winked at Fei: "You don't have to worry about usbut you, the two guys over there won't let you take it easy, right? You have to be careful."

    Fei smiled easily and said something softly. Zhang Yulin didn't hear clearly and asked, "What did you say?"

    "No?Look!  "Fei mouth uttered three words clearly.

 Volume Six 1999 Volume Six Chapter 346 The Brave Meets and the Wise Wins

    Lu gave an inspiring speech and made tactical arrangements in the locker room. Naturally, Xu Dingmao would not be idle. He did not praise the players for withstanding the pressure and equalizing the score at the end of the first half, but pointed out that  For example, Li Dongguo did not foul in time when he first returned to defense, allowing Sun Chenghai to break through smoothly. Pu Zhen dropped Nie Fei who was supposed to defend with Jin Nanyi and allowed Nie Fei to break through.  Fei only has to face Jin Nanyi's defense when catching the ball. Anyway, he believes that the mental endurance of his players is not that bad, and they can accept the criticism no matter how harsh it is.

    So after the Chinese team kicked off the second half, Jin Nanyi and Pu Zhen saw Nie Fei dribbling the ball through the midfield, and they immediately faced him

    (|Pass, pass the ball to the feet of Li Jinyu in front, and then rush forward.

    Although Nie Fei is not carrying the ball at his feet, Jin Nanyi and Pu Zhen still do not relax their defense on him. Xu Dingmao emphasized again and again during the halftime break that even if Nie Fei does not have the ball, he must be guarded.  Stare to death!

    Li Jinyu's ball-handling skills were not excellent. After taking two steps forward, he was immediately defended by a defender from the Korean Olympic team. Instead of continuing to move forward, he took a step back and handed the ball to  Wu Jiang came in from the left.

    Wu Jiang dribbled the ball forward and broke through along the left wing. Nie Fei ran behind him, as if he was ready to respond at any time. Jin Nanyi and Pu Zhen naturally followed, and the left wing suddenly became extremely crowded.

    Wu Jiang suddenly turned around and passed the ball to the center. As the two defensive midfielders of the Korean team were attracted to the left, the center suddenly became empty. Sui Liang, who stepped in, successfully received the ball.  After taking two steps forward, he entered the range of a long shot!

    "Watch out for his shot!" Jin Long shouted. He had a vivid memory of Sui Liang's long-range shot that hit the goalpost in the first half. Who knows if he will hit that high-quality long-range shot again this time?  , the goalpost helped the Korean Olympic team once, who knows if it can help the second time!

    South Korean team¡¯s right center back Park Donghyuk pounced over, and Sui Liang made a transfer and distributed the ball to Sun Chenghai who stepped in to assist on the right.

    As soon as Sun Chenghai got the ball, Park Ji-sung, who was returning to defense, pushed him down. There were boos in the stands, but this move was not big. The referee just gave a verbal warning and gave the Chinese team a frontcourt free kick

    ~In the area, even defender Li Wei rushed forward, leaving only Wu Jiang and Zheng Zhi behind

    :|The ball was shot, and Li Wei, who was in the back, jumped up high and hit it right on top!

    Jinlongda made a beautiful save. Although Nie Fei's long shot broke the goal, Jinlongda's performance since the beginning of the top nine can be said to be the best among the three team goalkeepers. In the first round, it was  His heroic performance helped the South Korean team score three points in a slightly passive situation. It is obvious that his state has continued to this day.

    The ball was blocked by him. Shen Zaiyuan had quick eyes and quick feet and drove the ball away with his big foot.

    Before the ball flew past the center circle, Zheng Zhi rushed over and pushed it back. After Li Gang grabbed the ball, he immediately gave it to Sui Liang. Facing the dense crowd in front, Sui Liang took two steps and resolutely took a long shot!

    The ball was blocked by the Korean defender with his body. Zhao Junzhe followed up and hit again, and the ball slightly missed the baseline.

    The Chinese fans in the stands sighed. During this period, the Chinese team's offense was very smooth, but it was a pity that they failed to score.

    In the following period, the Chinese team's offense gradually became much better than in the first half. The Korean team was gradually suppressed in their own half, but Nie Fei seemed to have disappeared during this period.  The task of organizing the offense is basically handed over to Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe who come in from the back. However, neither of them is the kind of defensive midfielder who can only destroy. They can be regarded as both offensive and defensive. Sui Liang was very powerful when he was in Brazil.  The midfield engine of the Bao Youth Team, Zhao Junzhe is also the core of the Liaoning team's midfield organization. With the two of them taking turns organizing, the Chinese team's offense is still smooth.

    Xu Dingmao began to feel that something was wrong. During this period, the most threatening player of the Chinese team, Nie Fei, seemed very silent, and could even be said to have disappeared from the field. However, Xu Dingmao did not think that this was the result of the two midfielders doing a good enough defense.  What threat can a midfielder who always runs to the wing pose?  What's more, he only connected with the ball a few times during this period. When he got the ball, he passed it to the two full-backs on the wing or Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe in the center. He didn't take the ball at all, but strictly followed it.  The two midfielders who followed Xu Dingmao's instructions still followed him closely.

    Xu Dingmao is not stupid, he has already seen that during this period, Nie Fei was just an offensive cover, using his

    ??Attract the attention of the two defensive midfielders, bring them to the wing to empty the South Korean defender, and then hand over all the offense to ??The two defensive midfielders, Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe, stepped in like a duck to water when the defensive force in the middle was weak. Since the beginning of the second half, all the threatening attacks of the Chinese team were launched from the middle.

    But after seeing it clearly, does Xu Dingmao dare to let the two defensive midfielders ignore Nie Fei and defend the center?  He will never forget that Nie Fei was not flanked by two people twice in the first half. As a result, Fei first made a wonderful pass to Sui Liang and shot at the post, and then scored the goal himself. He completely showed the true qualities of a star - one flash of success.  Enough to change the game.

    Xu Dingmao didn¡¯t want Nie Fei to shine a few more times. After thinking for a long time and seeing the Chinese team¡¯s offense getting more and more fierce, Xu Dingmao finally gritted his teeth, stood up and shouted a few words to the court.

    Xue Qixuan and Shin Byung-ho immediately returned to the midfield to help defend. Only Li Dongguo, who had speed and personal breakthrough ability, was left in the frontcourt. Xu Dingmao made changes and changed the 343 formation to 361, preparing to shrink the defense to keep the defense.  Advantage.

    Milu also immediately made a change. With a wave of his hand, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, who had been careful about the attack of the opponent's two wingers and did not press too much, immediately pressed forward. Only three people were left behind.  Midfielder Li Gang, defender Li Wei and sweeper Zheng Zhi, different from the previous counterattacks, this time they really pressed forward from all fronts. They intercepted the ball on the spot when the ball was lost in the frontcourt, and immediately organized the attack again after grabbing the ball.

    "Have you seen the changes in the situation on the court now? Now the Chinese Olympic team has obviously taken the advantage on the court, and scoring goals will be a matter of time." Pei Wei commented on Su Mei: "The strength gap between the players is not the same.  When it is not obvious or not enough to change the result of the game, aside from factors such as luck, the game will be decided by the competition between coaches. Xu Dingmoo is considered to be the top coach in South Korea, but in terms of on-the-spot command,  The gap with Lao Jianghu Milu is still quite obvious.¡±

    "Milu's most wonderful move is that he dared to use Nie Fei as a discard - using a running fly to replace the opponent's two immobile midfielders, so that the Chinese Olympic team can occupy the number of people in the midfield.  With the advantage, Xu Dingmao did not dare to take the risk of not marking Nie Fei, so he could only let the forwards retreat to help the midfielder defend. In this way, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, who were freed up, could hit the midfielder, but instead made up for the Chinese Olympic team's side  The situation of weak attack on the road a very good tactical adjustment. Use the first half to make Xu Dingmao think that Milu will put all his treasure on Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei, two stars who are obviously stronger than other players, and then use these two players.  He personally attracts most of the opponent's defensive forces and creates opportunities for other players. It's really high. Milu is really a fox."

    This time Pei Wei¡¯s words were a miracle, and his prediction was quickly confirmed - as soon as his words fell, the Chinese team scored a goal.

    Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe played a one-two in the middle and then hit the ball to the left. Wu Jiang, who intervened, happened to see Nie Fei running from the right to the middle with the two tails behind him, and while running, he made a move towards Wu Jiang.  With a wink, Wu Jiang understood and passed the ball directly to Nie Fei's running route.

    The distance between them is less than two meters. As long as Nie Fei stops for a moment, the two of them can immediately entangle and fly up.

    However, Nie Fei did not stop the ball. His left foot seemed to be about to touch the rolling ball, but suddenly his whole body jumped up. When the ball rolled under his left foot, his right foot dragging underneath was on the side of the ball.  With one move, he moved the ball from the direction of his left heel into the penalty area!

    This acrobatic move stunned all the fans, and what happened next made Chinese fans cheer and Korean fans exclaimed!

    Zhang Yulin received Nie Fei's pass at the edge of the penalty area, and apart from the goalkeeper, there was only one defender left in front of him who was in a daze because he saw Nie Fei's passing action!

    Zhang Yulin took a step laterally and then shot with his right foot in the penalty area!

    Shen Zaiyuan desperately rushed to the ground and stretched his legs to block it. He did it, but the effect was worse than not touching him - the ball hit his calf and bounced upwards, drawing an arc in the air and falling towards the goal.  When Zhang Yulin shot, goalkeeper Jin Yongda had already made a save action to the side. When Jin Yongda fell heavily on the lawn, the ball fell into the goal diagonally at the same time!

    Two to one!  The time is the 61st minute of the game!

    Pei Wei clapped his hands vigorously and laughed and said to Su Mei: "When the brave meet on a narrow road, the brave will win, but when the brave meet, the wise will win! In terms of on-the-spot command, compared with Xu Dingmao, Milu is undoubtedly a wise man!  I am more confident than ever that we will qualify!¡±

 Volume 6 1999 Volume 6 Chapter 347 They are scared

    With too much emphasis on the threat of Zhong Fei, Xu Dingmao reached a dead end. He believed that as long as he kept an eye on Si Fei, a player who was superior to everyone else in terms of fame and strength, the Chinese Olympic team would have no other way to counterattack.  In fact, because he rarely has time to practice with his teammates, Nie Fei is still unable to shoulder the important task of being the core midfielder of the Olympic team. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with Nie Fei¡¯s personal ability, but because of the nature of football.  The tacit understanding of each sport cannot be formed in one or two days of training. It requires long-term cooperation to develop a tacit understanding.

    Among the Chinese Olympic team players currently on the field, except for the two full-backs Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang, who have been teammates with Nie Fei for several years, there is no one with whom they have a tacit understanding and cooperation.  Nie Fei had never played against each other as a teammate on the court - before Nie Fei went abroad, Li Jinyu, Sui Liang, Li Gang, and Li Wei were still living a hard life in Brazil, Zhang Yulin and Zhao Junzhe were still working hard in League B, and Cheng [).  In fact, they have not been in the same team with Nie Fei for long. Under such circumstances, how can they ensure that they can pass the ball to Nie Fei at the right time or receive Fei's pass at the right place?  ?

    Although the two goals scored by the Chinese Olympic team so far are closely related to Nie Fei, one goal and one assist, the people who passed these two goals to Nie Fei happened to be his close teammates-Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang.

    Otherwise, how can we say that Milu is good at taking risks and using strange moves? It is a strange thing to put Nie Fei, an organizational attacking midfielder who has a foothold in Serie A, as a cover in the middle. He assigns organizational tasks to someone who is inferior in terms of reputation and strength.  Zhao Junzhe and Sui Liang are ahead of Nie Fei. This is another strange thing. Nie Fei is not needed to organize the whole audience, but he only needs to use his flash of light. This is the third strange thing - with these three strange things, it is strange that Xu Dingmao is not fooled.  !

    Until now, Xu Dingmao still stubbornly believes that the failure to target Nie Fei is the biggest reason why the Korean Olympic team fell behind in this game.

    No wonder he thinks this way. With one goal and one assist, Nie Fei is the most initiator of the Chinese team's offense no matter what. But in fact, it is precisely because Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe have been organizing the offense.  , so that the other defensive players of the Korean team have no time to take care of other things, so Nie Fei can just stay silent and become a blockbuster.

    Now plus the stoppage time, there is still at least half an hour before the end of the game. This time is quite generous for the Korean Olympic team. After all, they still have enough time to equalize the score and beat the Chinese team's unbeaten record.  Keep it up - the question is, does Xu Dingmao dare to do this now?

    After all, if this score is maintained until the end, although the "Korean phobia" will be ended, the Korean team only needs to win Bahrain in the last game to enter the Olympics. If they strengthen in order to maintain such a record that has no practical significance,  If the Chinese team sneaks up on the offense and scores another goal, then the South Korean team will be eliminated!  If you fail to please both ends by then, you will become a national sinner!

    Moreover, the goal just now was also very accidental. Although the Chinese Olympic team had an absolute advantage in the previous games, they did not get any good scoring opportunities at all.  The defense seems very uncomfortable, all threatening attacks are created by Fei, and so far in the game, there are only two chances

    Thinking that Xu Dingmaohan was about to come down, the Chinese Olympic team on the field did not relax its attack because it took the lead again. Instead, as soon as the South Korean team kicked off the ball, they actively started a counterattack in the midfield and quickly broke the ball.  The attack started after the ball!

    Fei dribbled the ball and drove straight in. After getting rid of the defense of the opponent's two midfielders, he broke into the penalty area and shot. Fortunately, Jin Nanyi retreated tenaciously and interfered with Fei with a small hidden movement. Jin Long's talent was very embarrassing.  The ball is thrown under you!

    "That guy! He dribbles the ball so fast! Two free-footed guys can't catch up with him!" the assistant coach exclaimed. Xu Dingmao gritted his teeth and made a decision!

    The South Korean team announced a substitution!  A defender replaced forward Shin Byung-ho!  Coupled with Li Dongguo who returned to the midfield, the Korean team's lineup changed from an aggressive three-four-three to a conservative four-five-one!

    When they fell behind, the South Korean team replaced a defender to strengthen their defense and retreated to their own half. With half an hour left in the game, they put on a posture of stalling until the end of the game!

    The Chinese fans were all quiet. They didn't expect that the South Korean team would lose face in order to maintain the initiative to qualify. This is the same team that is always arrogant in front of the Chinese team and claims that "if it beats China, it will definitely score three goals."  South Korean team?

    South Korean fans also became quiet. Everyone could see that Xu Dingmao was preparing to maintain the 1-2 deficit until the end, and then defeat Bahrain in the last game by relying onThe relationship between victory and defeat

    The advantage of ?is qualified.

    Xu Dingmao closed his eyes tightly. He knew the consequences of doing so. Even if he could qualify in the end, he would definitely not be able to sit down as the head coach of the Korean Olympic team again. He had been undefeated against China for 21 years.  The record was broken, and in such a shameful way

    If he had a choice, he would definitely not do this, but the question is, does he have any other choice?

    If you want to tie the score, you must press forward and attack. In this way, how to deal with Nie Fei's speed and personal ability is a big problem. He only gave him two opportunities and he scored two goals.  How many goals can he score in all circumstances?

    "They are scared!"

    After a moment of silence, a roar suddenly rang out in the stands, coming from the stands where Chinese fans were.

    All the fans were stunned for a moment, and then came to their senses - weren't they scared?  Afraid that we would score the third goal and eliminate them!  For this reason, they didn't even care whether their Korean phobia was broken or not, but made such a shameful adjustment - they were really scared!

    A series of shouts immediately rang out in the stands, slowly forming a cheer that swept the entire stand. All Chinese fans were cheering. Even they themselves didn¡¯t know what they were shouting, but they still kept using their loudest voices.  Roaring loudly, everyone's faces were flushed and excited.

    Immediately afterwards, I don¡¯t know who took the lead, and the shouting gradually turned into a few people shouting: "Koreanphobia!", and then everyone joined in: "Go to hell!"

    "Theythe Korean Olympic team is scared!" Huang Taixian was trembling, but his eyes were filled with excitement. He shouted desperately: "For the first time in twenty-one years, the Korean team was defeated by our powerful attack.  Tremble! They gave up their plan to win, and adopted the turtle tactics to maintain the situation of losing only one goal! Fans, do you know? They only narrowed down their defense to lose one goal!"

    The cheers in the stands became even louder.

    *********************************************

    To be fair, although Xu Dingmao's decision seems a bit cowardly, it is very pragmatic - the so-called 21-year unbeaten streak against the Chinese team has no practical significance. Didn't England also go undefeated against Sweden for decades?  But no one would think that Swedish football would have a higher status in international football than England. Records will always be broken one day, not to mention that this is still a first-level National Olympics game. At the level of the national team, South Korea is still very competitive with China.  Stay undefeated.

    Moreover, although Nie Fei is the fastest player in the frontcourt of the Chinese Olympic team, Zhang Yulin is not slow, and there are still several "fast horses" on the bench. If the Korean Olympic team strengthens its offense,  Milu can completely counterattack against South Korea's weaknesses through personnel adjustments.

    But now, the Korean Olympic team, which retreated on defense, has reduced the space for the Chinese Olympic team to get the ball. Nie Fei is still stared at by the two defensive midfielders. After all, Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe are not full-time attacking midfielders.  It's okay to organize an offense under defense. Faced with such a dense defense, their organizational skills are obviously still a little behind.

    Although Wu Jiang and Sun Chenghai made frequent breakthroughs from the wing, the Chinese Olympic team could not take advantage of the high-altitude ball in the penalty area. The Chinese Olympic team could only use long shots to end the attack. Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe were both hard-footed.  None of the long-range shots were of high quality, so Li Gang joined in the fun with a kick. The result was that the ball flew straight into the clouds, startling several birds flying overhead.

    "Xu Dingmao is very good at sizing up the situation." Pei Wei said playfully: "Because the Chinese Olympic team scored a lucky goal after being suppressed and retreating on defense, the morale of the Korean Olympic team was greatly affected.  , although they are good at scoring goals at the last moment, they must be 'crazy' Xu Dingmoo's retraction after the start of the second half was too stupid. The most terrifying thing about Korean football is their all-or-nothing energy.  Under such circumstances, it was obviously impossible to suppress the Chinese Olympic team through offense, so he simply gave up the offense and wanted to use defense to persist until the end. By then, at least they would be able to gain the initiative. I hope Milu can still  There should be some other tricks, otherwise it would be really difficult to score the third goal in this situation.¡±

    Milu looked at his watch. There were only twenty minutes left before the end of the ninety minutes. The Korean Olympic team's defense was very strong. Although the Chinese Olympic team's offense was sharp, there was always a feeling of falling behind. He turned his head and said:  A player on the bench with an average build and average appearance said: "Zhang, go warm up!"

    "Okay." A Tianjin-like reply came. Zhang Xiaorui took off his coat unhurriedly and started to do it.Started the warm-up exercise.

 Volume Six 1999 Chapter 348 A Year of Subversion

    Chapter 348: A Year of Subversion

    Zhang Xiaorui, a native of Tianjin, is the core midfielder of the former Qianlibao youth team. He has exquisite skills and a good outlook on the overall situation. His passing and dribbling ability has the charm of the Brazilian Samba. He is now the first substitute for the attacking midfielder of the powerful Brazilian team Internacional.  There are also many appearances in the game.

    An overseas player like this should not worry about his main position in a Chinese team with few overseas players. However, among the six overseas players in the Chinese Olympic team, Zhang Xiaorui's position is a bit embarrassing.

    The other five players are all unbeatable and absolute main players, but after the start of the top nine, Zhang Xiaorui didn't even get a chance to play for a minute. This is not because of any problem with his personal strength, but because he is best at what he does.  In the only position where he could hit, Nie Fei was firmly pressing on his head.

    Zhang Xiaorui is a typical classical midfielder with gorgeous skills, strong breakthrough ability, good ball control, and excellent ability to pass open balls - but he has all these advantages Nie Fei, who also grew up in Brazil, has technical skills  Needless to say, after more than a year of training in Serie A, his passes are more targeted and his timing of breakthroughs is more efficient. More importantly, his speed is far higher than Zhang Xiaorui, and this is exactly  This is what Milu values.

    It is a tragedy for an excellent player to meet another even better player in his best position.

    However, it is precisely because Zhang Xiaorui did not have any appearance record in the previous games that South Korea has basically zero information about him. They only know that he is one of the six overseas players in the Chinese Olympic team. What are his technical characteristics?  Not sure.

    Seeing that Zhang Xiaorui had almost warmed up, Milu reached out and called him over, said a few words to him, and then patted his shoulder: "Come on! The three games of silence are just for this moment! I started from  I told you from the beginning that you are a very important member of our team!¡±

    Zhang Xiaorui pursed his lips and nodded, with a determined expression.

    "The Chinese team announced substitutions! No. 18 Zhang Xiaorui replaced No. 3 Wu Jiang! An attacking midfielder replaced a defender. Milu changed into 352 to strengthen the offense! This is of course, for the Chinese Olympic team  Speaking of which, a 2-1 victory still did not guarantee that the initiative would be firmly in his own hands. With twenty minutes left in the game, he replaced the last overseas player, who played for the Brazilian Internacional Team.  Zhang Xiaorui comes on!"

    Zhang Xiaorui ran onto the court, and former Qianlibao youth team teammates such as Li Jinyu, Sui Liang, Li Wei, and Li Gang high-fived him.  Among the players on the Chinese Olympic team, there are five former members of the Qianlibao Youth Team. From this point of view, the five years of hard work of the Qianlibao Youth Team in Brazil have not been in vain.

    As soon as Zhang Xiaorui came on the field, he quickly aroused applause from the Chinese fans. He received a pass from Li Gang in the midfield, and a Korean player flanked him in front and behind. Zhang Xiaorui did not panic.  With a sway of his body, he pulled the ball back with his left foot. Then he twisted his body somehow and easily passed between the two Korean players!

    "Excellent ball feel." Pei Wei sighed.

    After passing the two players, Zhang Xiaorui did not continue to lead them.  He was not fast, and continuing to dribble would only give the opponent time to defend. With a push from the arch of his foot, the ball accurately rolled to the feet of Li Jinyu in front.

    After Li Jinyu got the ball, he turned around and got rid of a defender.  He kicked off a powerful volley from the front of the penalty area, and Jin Yongda embarrassedly suppressed the ball under his body.

    After Zhang Xiaorui came on the field, Nie Fei moved to the left. Sun Chenghai moved to the right. Zhao Junzhe dropped back to play as a defender and partnered with Li Wei and Zheng Zhi in the defense. The center was completely left to Zhang Xiaorui, Sui Liang and Li Gang, the former powerful players.  The main midfield combination of the youth team.

    Zhang Xiaorui has more opportunities to get the ball. He has an advantage that even Nie Fei can't compare with him.  That is, whether in front, middle or behind, Zhang Xiaorui is surrounded by Qianlibao teammates who have cooperated with him for five years and have a very high level of tacit understanding, which makes his timing of passing the ball more precise.

    The midfielder of the Korean Olympic team was completely unable to support them. Nie Fei distracted the two of them, which made it impossible for them to deal with the active Zhang Xiaorui. Apart from Sun Chenghai, Sui Liang and other midfielders  In addition to the team members, Zheng Zhi and Zhao Junzhe also took turns jumping in from the back row.  More powerful support for the midfielder of the Chinese Olympic team.

    Seventy-eight minutes.  A moment that completely shattered the Korean Olympic team.

    Zheng Zhi suddenly broke into the midfield from the back row and intercepted the ball passed by Park Ji-sung to Lee Dong-guk.  Then it was passed to Li Gang near the center circle without stopping.

    Li Gang didn¡¯t do much after catching the ball. He pushed lightly with the arch of his foot and passed it to Sui Liang in front.

    Sui Liang glanced forward after catching the ball, and a very fast ground ball passed forward again.? Nie Fei ran towards the path of the ball. Just when everyone thought he was going to get the ball, he raised his foot and let the ball slip through his feet!

    It was then that everyone saw clearly that Zhang Xiaorui was behind Nie Fei, with no one around him to defend him!

    Li Rongpyo, who was back on defense, rushed over and was about to steal the ball when Zhang Xiaorui caught the ball. However, Zhang Xiaorui didn't stop the ball at all. Without raising his head, he directly stretched out his foot and flicked the rolling ball to the side, and the ball immediately changed.  Xiang, flew into the penalty area!

    With four consecutive passes and a wonderful missed ball, the ball flew directly from the midfield into the South Korean team's penalty area!

    Li Jinyu received the ball in the penalty area, and the one defending in front of him was South Korean team center back Shim Jae-won!

    Shen Zaiyuan looked at the ball at Li Jinyu's feet carefully and did not dare to act rashly.

    Behind him is the goalkeeper Jin Yongdae. If he is easily passed by, then the opponent will be single-handedly!

    ¡°I only need to delay the opponent¡¯s attack for a while, then my teammates will definitely return to defense immediately, and then

    As soon as Shen Zaiyuan's thoughts came to this point, he saw Li Jinyu's upper body move!

    Li Jinyu moved his upper body and turned sharply to the right. He pushed the ball to the right with the outside instep of his right foot and broke through!

    If Shen Zaiyuan hadn't moved at this time, he would have been a dead man. He reacted quickly, immediately moved a step to the left at the same time, stretched out his foot to intercept the ball from Li Jinyu's feet!

    But Li Jinyu immediately stopped.  Push the ball back to the back of your left foot, then push the toes of your right foot on the side of the ball again!

    The ball rolled behind Li Jinyu's left foot. Li Jinyu immediately changed his supporting foot to his right foot. He hooked the ball forward with his left foot and then suddenly took a big step forward and passed by Shen Zaiyuan.  Rushed over!

    One-on-one in the penalty area, Shen Zaiyuan was completely defeated!

    Li Jinyu, who passed by Shen Zaiyuan, only took one step to approach the small penalty area of ??the Korean Olympic team.  Then he raised his right foot and volleyed hard before the golden dragon rushed out!

    The ball quickly rolled past Jin Long¡¯s armpit and rushed into the goal!

    Three to one!  The Chinese team has established an absolute advantage!

    After scoring the goal, Li Jinyu quickly ran to the sidelines, knelt down on one knee, stretched his left hand forward, and made a bow and arrow movement with his right hand!

    The cheers of the Chinese fans in the stands were like waves. Everyone knew that as long as the score was maintained until the end.  So one foot of the Chinese Olympic team has already entered the 2000 Olympic Games!

    "We continue to attack! Don't give the opponent any chance!" Lin Cheng shouted out Milu's words verbatim and conveyed them to the players on the field: "Don't passively defend, the opponent is not desperate yet! If we  If we concede a goal before the end, we will lose everything!¡±

    There is no need for him to say this, and the Chinese Olympic team players on the field have no intention of shrinking.  They continued to launch a fierce attack, and the players of the Korean Olympic team who were forced into a dead end also completely aroused the blood in their bones, and bravely launched a confrontation with the players of the Chinese Olympic team!

    Young players from China and South Korea had a fierce collision on this field.  Crash out the most beautiful and brilliant sparks!

    That is the spark that ignites youth and fighting spirit!

    "Lee Young-pyo made a cross from the wing and Seol Qixuan headed the ball! It was so dangerous. The ball was a little too high. The Chinese Olympic team should be careful. If the ball is lost at this time, the entire game's efforts will be in vain!"

    "The Chinese team's counterattack, Nie Fei drove the ball straight in, unstoppable! Pass the ball Zhang Yulin took the ball and shook it in front of the penalty area before shooting. The ball was pounced by Jin Long. Li Jinyu made a supplementary shot Oh, what a pity.  , hit Jin Yongda right on the chest, and Jin Yongda caught the ball! "

    The South Korean team played crazy, and so did the Chinese team. The fierce attack continued until the 86th minute. Zhao Junzhe, who came in from behind, used an absolute World Cup kick 30 meters away from the goal to completely lock the Chinese team.  Land victory!

    Nie Fei took a corner kick and the ball was pushed out of the penalty area by the Korean defender.  Zhao Junzhe rushed up from behind.  He raised his right foot and used all his strength to hit the ball hard!

    Four to one!  The Korean team has no chance!

    When the final whistle sounded, everyone was cheering.  Everyone will remember this moment. This is the first time in 21 years that the Chinese football team has defeated the Korean football team in an official game!  This will also be the second time Chinese football has reached the Olympic finals after the 1988 Seoul Olympics!

    After the game, fans across the country held a grand celebration ceremony. Even the celebration of the Chinese Olympic team's successful advancement to the Olympic finals after beating Bahrain 2-1 in Manama six days later was not as grand as today!

    &nbsp; On November 18th and November 21st, Shandong Hualong used Su Maozhen¡¯s goal in the last minute to beat Dalian Dongfang 3-2 at home, winning the FA Cup with a total score of 4-3, achieving a double crown.  After Wang Weiye, all Chinese football competitions in 1999 came to an end.

    1999 was a disruptive year for Chinese football. Shandong Hualong overturned the dominance of Yunjia Tianyu, and the Chinese Olympic team overturned the 21-year history of Chinese football without defeating South Korea. Although there was a flaw such as the match-fixing case that broke out in the league.  , but overall, the 1999 league is still unforgettable for Chinese fans.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 349 Spark Project

    In Guoyunjia, in the office of the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club, Pei Wei and Su frowned and talked and laughed softly, but their eyes glanced at the fax machine in the office from time to time.

    Finally, after Su Mei refilled Pei Wei's cup with water for the third time, the fax machine made a sound, and a piece of paper was slowly moved out of the exit.

    Su Mei ran over in two steps, pulled off the piece of paper and read it, then her face immediately showed joy.

    "Succeeded?" Pei Wei turned around on the boss's chair and said with a smile.

    "Yes, it was successful!" Su Mei waved the fax document in her hand with joy on her face: "Cisco has successfully purchased all the shares of rnt, including the financial network company Do you know what the price is?  ?¡±

    "Haha" Pei Wei laughed: "Do you still want to take my test? No matter what, it won't be less than 7 billion US dollars. Although rnt company is not worth the price, now Cisco urgently needs to use rnt's product: rnt54.  Increasing the bandwidth speed of their optical cables will increase the competitiveness of their products Today's world is an era of technology, and having a technology that others do not have will bring huge profits, even if the technology seems inconspicuous. "

    "I'm convinced" Su Mei shook her head and said helplessly, with a smile on her face: "Seventy-three hundred and sixty million US dollars! And you own 35% of RNT's shares.  Let me calculate, this can be converted into more than 2.5 billion U.S. dollars! And your investment at that time was only 7 million U.S. dollars! Oh my god, in two years, you made a profit of more than 300 times, this is a miracle!  Obtaining venture capital is an absolute miracle in the history of the world!¡±

    "Is this a miracle? Compared with that guy named Zhang Bing who only spent 1,500 US dollars to obtain 15% of Microsoft's shares, this is just child's play." Pei Wei smiled.

    "How can it be compared?" Su Mei felt a little sorry for Pei Wei: "It was just luck. A small amount of money in his youth was exchanged for huge wealth later. This can only be said that his luck is beyond ordinary people.  That¡¯s all, and your investment this time is called unique! You chose this RNT company from among the many companies in Silicon Valley. Who can have such a vision?¡±

    Pei Wei smiled very sheepishly: "Oh, it's just luck, it's a trivial matter"

    Su Mei rushed up to teach this guy who looked humble but actually didn't know how proud he was. The two of them teased for a while before they stopped when Pei Wei gasped for breath. Pei Wei, who was not that strong, was really  Not Su Mei's opponent.

    "Has the money arrived? I'm a little worried if I don't get it. Americans are not that reliable, not to mention I am still a foreigner." Pei Wei asked.

    Su Mei quickly opened the computer to check the account number of "Tianyu Fund". After a while, she nodded: "It has been received. After tax deduction, it is a lot."

    "Damn, I'm really not willing to pay taxes to the American devils." Pei Wei stretched out and said in a daze: "We really have a lot of money, right? Last time in Hong Kong, our income was almost 4 billion U.S. dollars.  In addition to the current situation, Tianyu Fund already has more than 6 billion US dollars Oh my god, I don¡¯t want to know, I am shocked when I think about it - with this cash, I, Pei, am the same in the world.  Is it possible to arrange the font size?¡±

    "What do you think?" Su Mei glanced at him: "If your personal wealth exceeds one billion US dollars, you are eligible to be listed on the Forbes list. A year and a half ago, your assets of several billion yuan were listed on this list.  You don¡¯t even have the qualifications, but now you can at least be in the top fifty In mainland China, you are definitely the richest man.¡±

    "The wind is as beautiful as the forest, but the trees will be destroyed." Pei Wei sighed: "My property came too quickly, and my assets are all floating wealth, and I have no fixed assets or industry. It is very dangerous to continue like this. It seems that we have to  Find a place to spend some of this money, and at least get a good reputation, right? This is the way to protect your family."

    "I was about to remind you. It seems that you see it clearly." Su Mei nodded happily: "What are you going to do?"

    "Open a school! Football school!" Pei Wei's eyes sparkled: "Although we already have two football schools in Yunjia City, this is not enough Yunjia is not a big football province after all, and no matter how hard we tap it, there is still potential.  There are only so many graduates from professional sports colleges who are willing to work in football schools, and Yunjia Football School can no longer accommodate them. I might as well open more branches and open branches based on my relationship with the Football Association!  The qualifications to open a football school are not a problem at all, and I think they can also see that my opening a football school is definitely a good way to lay a good foundation for Chinese football. After all, the profits of a football school will not be very good. I don¡¯t think many people will  Will you be willing to do this Moreover, there are already many football schools in China that sell sheep over dogs, and the fees are high.?, the key is to delay the future of other children As long as my school charges low fees and insists on letting children learn cultural knowledge while playing football, I think parents will definitely be willing to send their children to my school!  "

    "Then what are you going to do?" Su Mei asked with interest.

    "That

    We don¡¯t need to go to cities with professional teams. It¡¯s not a good idea to make money out of bounds.  i said something rude, which attracted Su Mei¡¯s angry look: ¡°Besides, the current professional clubs are doing a good job in echelon construction. We have obtained advanced training equipment through us, and many clubs have started to open football schools.  Yes, we don¡¯t need to get involved. I think our focus should be on places where there are no professional teams or there is only one professional team in a province. The three northeastern provinces and Liaoning already have three A-A, A-B teams. There is no need.  Go, but Changchun in Jilin and Harbin in Heilongjiang are both good places. There are many good football talents in the Northeast. These two cities each have one. The ethnic minority autonomous regions will not be considered for the time being. After all, the football foundation there is basically zero.  Even if I am willing to spend money to set up a school there, there may not be teachers willing to go to those places. It will not be too late to consider it when the time is ripe. After all, we send a lot of scouts to those places every year. Isn¡¯t that the case with Li Fang?  Did you dig it? Taiyuan in Shanxi and Xi'an in Shaanxi must be taken into consideration. Not to mention the central region, basically every province has a professional team. Hefei in Anhui can be considered, and Changsha in Hunan is also a target.  , Kunming, Yunnan That's almost it. A football school will be opened in each of these seven cities. Football will be taught from primary school to junior high school. Those who meet the requirements of professional players will be selected to the fifteen-year-old echelon. Those who do not meet the conditions will be selected.  You can still go to high school without delaying either What do you think?"

    "That's good, but it's a little difficult to open seven football schools at once, isn't it?" Su Mei frowned and said, "Funds are not a problem, but billions of dollars will get moldy if left alone. It's better to use them to do something."  In other words, as long as you have money, you can buy anything in Europe, teachers are there so many teachers in seven schools? "

    "This is not a problem." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Don't forget, we are running a football school There will definitely not be too many students. One class in each grade is overwhelming, and other courses have other teachers.  Come teach, these teachers can be hired locally, and it can also reduce local employment pressure. The local government will definitely welcome them. One teacher in charge of football is enough for each grade, and there are no more than two at most. Primary school has six years, and junior high school  In three years and nine grades, there are only eighteen football teachers. There are quite a few graduates who want to come to our club every year. In addition, the two current football schools have also produced many experienced graduates. It is really not possible.  We can borrow a few coaches from some of our allies to use the old to guide the new, and we will be on track quickly. Besides, a football school cannot be built in a day. It will take at least a year from site selection to completion of construction.  This time is enough for us to reserve talents.¡±

    "What you said makes sense" Su Mei nodded, and then asked another question: "Do you know what else a school needs besides hardware facilities and teachers? It needs a good principal! After all, you can't  Are you always keeping an eye on every football school? If the principal is doing something wrong and taking bribes, which parent is willing to pay to recommend this student In that case, it is impossible for the football school to achieve the results you hope for. "

    "This kind of thing will always happen, and we can only take certain measures to avoid it as much as possible." Pei Wei sighed, and he also knew that this kind of problem is impossible to avoid: "First, separate finances, all income and expenditure  It is all done by people sent out from the headquarters, and neither the principal nor the teachers have a hand in it. The fees are made public, and the expenses are also made public. Every account is checked at any time, so that the use of fees and charges can be eliminated to a certain extent.  Expenses are used to make money. The principal only manages the school, and the teachers are only responsible for educating students. Although this is not enough, the effect is much better. Second, high salary and integrity, both the principal and the teacher's salary are higher than those in other ordinary schools.  They have no other income except salary. Third, changing positions. Every other year, the principal will be transferred to another football school. The teacher cannot move because it takes a long time to get familiar with a group of players.  Every football coach must take the students of a grade from beginning to end. Changing the principal but not the teacher is to prevent them from clumping together and coaxing them In addition, I invite coaches from overseas every year, and I change them every year.  That¡¯s it. What do you think?¡±

    "It should be good, right?" Su Mei digested Pei Wei's words, and then nodded: "It is impossible to have rules without any loopholes in the world. At least under these three principles, the possibility of those dark situations should be small.  It¡¯s a lot.¡±

    "Okay, let's start working on it right away!" Pei Wei said enthusiastically: "These seven football schools will give future studentsNational football brings a strong grassroots A single spark can start a prairie fire. These seven football schools are just the first sparks. There will always be a spark that will spread the seeds of football to every corner of the country This plan is called  'Project Spark'!  "

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 350 The prairie fire project

    He also attached great importance to this matter and immediately called together all the heads of departments who had just been on vacation. After discussion, he issued licenses for the football schools that Pei Wei was about to establish in seven large cities across the country. Of course, this was just  The license allows Pei Wei to build a football school. After the school is completed, these football schools can be officially opened after staff sent by the Football Association evaluate the hardware facilities and teaching staff.

    To this end, Pei Wei also specially allocated one billion yuan from his "Tianyu Fund" to set up a sub-fund called "Liaoyuan Project", which is a non-profit fund similar to the "Hope Project"  , managed by specialized managers, because Pei Wei knows that these seven football schools are just the beginning, and more similar schools will be gradually established in other cities in the future.  You must know that football schools are different from ordinary schools. The expenses can be said to be much higher than ordinary primary and secondary schools, but the fees are only in line with ordinary schools. Good students will even be admitted for free, and those from poor families can also receive subsidies.  ¨D¨DAlthough after the results are achieved, the deficit can be made up by charging a certain fee for providing outstanding young players to each club, but money must be paid at the beginning. If there is no strong financial backing, then it will not be possible to wait.  Without talent, schools will collapse.

    Moreover, Pei Wei stipulates that after a student graduates from school, it is up to the student to choose which club to go to. Of course, the premise is that the club can take a fancy to him. If both parties agree, the club will pay the school to train the student.  The money spent increases tenfold.

    Ten times the fee seems like a lot, but considering that the success rate in football is not that high at all, only ten students can make a player school that can enter the echelon of professional clubs to maintain its capital, otherwise it will be a loss-this kind of thing is probably not  Only Pei Wei, who had so much money that he didn't know how to spend it, dared to do this.

    Of course, the procedures for applying for a fund are not too simple, but the country is happy to see the emergence of such a non-profit-oriented fund. Coupled with the relationship between the Su family, Pei Wei believes that it will not be too difficult to apply.

    As for money, Pei Wei is not worried. Not to mention that he now has more than 6 billion U.S. dollars in personal wealth rankings. The annual dividends from Google, which is now on track, are enough for him.  Do whatever you want to do - it's a gold mine, and it's a gold mine that can be mined infinitely.

    Of course, Pei Wei does not need to do these things by himself. Now he has not many people under his command after transferring the shares of Tianyu Company. Talents will always increase with the growth of wealth. Now his assets are all  There are dedicated managers taking care of it. It is still possible to find people to go to the local governments in seven cities to obtain school establishment licenses, select sites for the schools, and apply for the establishment of foundations, not to mention the Su family.  Behind the scenes, although his wealth now exceeds that of the Su family, he still does not have as many manpower as a family like the Su family that has been standing for decades. The Su family is also very satisfied with Pei Wei, a capable son-in-law.  The old man of the Su family made the decision, and two hundred talented people from all walks of life became Pei Wei's employees as dowries, which greatly alleviated the situation that Pei Wei had no one to use.

    With these talents from all aspects joining, Pei Wei became even more powerful, and all matters were moved at an extremely fast speed. The matter of applying for the fund was handed over to several people from the Su family who had been dealing with the government for a long time. These guys usually worked with the government.  Governments at all levels are familiar with each other. Coupled with the background of the Su family, the fund that Pei Wei is applying for is not illegal. On the contrary, it is beneficial to both the people and the government. I believe things will go much smoother with them taking action, and with the seven  The city government's application to open a school was also handed over to these people. Some people who were proficient in foreign languages ????and good at dealing with people were sent by Pei Wei to work under Li Qiang of the European branch to contact the young football coaches who were about to graduate and have a strong understanding of financial management and investment.  Those who have experience in the field are sent to the Tianyu Foundation and the Liaoyuan Project to do things. Anyway, in one sentence, the useful ones are allowed to go to the positions they are best at, while the more mediocre ones enter the club. In the future, the football school will also need to do things after it starts operating.  Yes, just send him to the football school when the time comes.

    Pei Wei is not afraid that too many people from the Su family will be harmed to him by becoming his subordinates. First, the Su family has always behaved in a traditional way, and the third generation of the Su family only has Su Mei and her brother.  , there is no such thing as fighting for property. Secondly, even if the Su family has any thoughts, they really don't dare to swallow up such a huge property as their own. You must know that the Su family's own power is mainly in the military circle.  , the status is relatively aloof, and the Su family's property is not that much. If the property in the business world suddenly expands, then someone from above will definitely pay attention. Then the Su family will be in danger. Mr. Su and Su Yue cannot not see it.  at this point.

    And the most important point is that all of Pei Wei¡¯s current property is in heaven.? Above the base, and these two industries are not joint-stock, which means that Pei Wei has all the control rights. Unless Pei Wei is killed, and then Su Mei takes over Pei Wei's property through Su Mei's identity as Pei Wei's widow, otherwise the Su family  It is impossible to obtain this property, and the possibility of this is extremely small.

    After arranging these cumbersome things that must be done on the spot, Pei Wei left Yunjia with Su Mei and rushed to Beijing, where he had one more thing to do.

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    "Happy New Year, Lao Xu."

    After knocking on Xu¡¯s door, Pei Wei gave Xu a bear hug and laughed.

    Xu is tall and Pei Wei is of average build, but it was a bit unbearable to be pounced by Pei Wei without any preparation. He quickly pushed Pei Wei away and said hello to Su Mei behind Pei Wei.

    When Pei Wei got married, the Football Association also sent people. The leader was Xu, who naturally knew Su Mei. Pei Wei let go of Xu and walked toward the door in a familiar manner. As he walked, he shouted: "Where is sister-in-law? Help us quickly.  Cooking, I¡¯m starving all the way, just make braised noodles!¡±

    "Your sister-in-law is working overtime today and is not at home." Xu smiled and hit Pei Wei for being so shameless: "I am the only one in the house today, and I am gone. If I want to eat, I will have to wait until tomorrow."

    "It's a joke, you really thought I came here just to get some food. I'll treat you today!" Pei Wei motioned to Su Mei to open the lunch box she was holding, and a scent immediately filled the entire living room: "I just bought it from Quanjude  We¡¯ll serve the roast duck, and you¡¯ll have to serve the wine¡ªokay?¡±

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    "Come to me todaywhat can you do?" Xu drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and glanced at Pei Wei lightly.  Two men were drinking here, and it was naturally not convenient for Su Mei to sit aside. After eating, she had gone to the living room to watch TV. Now they were the only two men left in the room.

    Pei Wei put down the cup in his hand without changing his expression and suddenly smiled: "I can't hide it from youActually, after I leave you, I am going to Europe to find a new head coach. Isn't the foreign aid still available?"  I have to find a suitable foreign aid. But before doing these things, there is one more thing I want you to do."

    "What's the matter, tell me." Xu said, and then Pei Wei followed his words: "As long as it is within the scope of the principles" Then the two of them laughed at the same time.

    "You old Xu, I really should give you the nickname Xu Principle." Pei Wei finally stopped laughing and breathed hard: "Speaking of the things about setting up a football school a few days ago.  Thank you very much. Without your help, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to pass it so quickly.¡±

    "This is nothing, and it is not a favor that I have helped you." Xu smiled and said: "What you do is beneficial to future generations. At least it will make the foundation of our Chinese football more solid. Now  Our foundation is still too weak. If I don¡¯t contribute to something like this, I will be uneasy in this position.¡±

    "That means you admit that this matter is beneficial to everyone?" Pei Wei's eyes flashed with a cunning light.

    Xu instinctively felt that Pei Wei was going to do something embarrassing for him, but he couldn't detect what Pei Wei was planning to do, so he could only follow Pei Wei's words: "Of course, no one can deny this.  ¡±

    "Now my football school is not lacking in other things. As long as I have money, I can get hardware and other things, and I am not short of money at all." Pei Wei said calmly: "It's easy to find teachers and the like. Now there are many in Europe.  There are a lot of unemployed young people, and it is hard to find outstanding ones. There are still many people who are qualified for the position of teacher. But now I am short of a kind of person - a principal who understands football and can manage, and his personal qualities must be excellent.  "

    "This is indeed very important." Pei Wei didn't need to say more. Xu also understood what kind of person Pei Wei was looking for. He must know football. It is always a mistake for an outsider to lead an expert. As the head of a school,  Of course, you should also know how to manage. As for your personal qualities, it goes without saying.  He frowned: "But it's hard to find such a person."

    "It's easy to find." Pei Wei smiled, and then showed the kind of smile that made Xu Xin feel bad: "But I need your help - I want to hire a few people from your football association to be the principals of these football schools, don't worry  "We won't let them leave the Football Association. Everyone can only work in one school for one year. Do you have any objection to that?"

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    There are still a lot of people at the general level now, right?  They all came from that era when the people were the most innocent, and they also knew football, but they failed to catch up with the good times of professional leagues. They could only be arranged to receive a salary from the General Administration of Sports, the Football Association and other departments, and work in idle positions.  Days - don't you think it's a pity?  They were all excellent football players when they were young. They are no strangers to this industry. Moreover, they have been in the Football Association and the General Administration of Sports for so long, and they will also have a good grasp of management. I want to hire these people now.  I want to be the principal of a football school, and my term changes every year. As long as they agree, I will not treat them badly in terms of income.  "

    Xu didn¡¯t expect that Pei Wei would directly target the Football Association. This was tantamount to blatant poaching. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a little angry. However, when he heard that he was poaching those people, his anger gradually calmed down.

    After the founding of the People's Republic of China, athletes who have made outstanding contributions to sports are awarded as athletes. After becoming an athlete, they are basically equivalent to becoming civil servants of the country, and there is absolutely no problem in life.  There are many people in the football field who have won this title. Before the reform and opening up, being able to become an athlete was undoubtedly something that everyone else would envy. However, compared with today's highly paid professional players, it seems shabby.  There are many, and the character of these people is not a problem. After all, they came from that era, and their current income is quite disproportionate to what they have paid in the past.  And wasting these people in an idle position is also a huge waste of their football talents.

    There are indeed many such seniors in the Football Association. Except for a few like Cheng Shengda who climbed to the position of Vice Chairman of the Football Association and the former old coach Nian Huaisi who has long dominated the position of head coach of the Chinese national team in the 1980s, relatively speaking  Young people and those with coaching qualifications can still serve as head coaches of various clubs after the start of the professional league. Others can only take a casual position in the Football Association, which is considered frustrating.

    Pei Wei continued: "I have now contacted several football seniors who are currently idle at home. For example, two former national team coaches Su Yongshun and Zeng Xuelin have agreed to serve as the principal of a football school, and others such as Rong Rong  Zhi Xing, Zhang Junxiu, Fang Renqiu and other seniors have public offices and are hesitant about our invitation. That¡¯s why I approached you today, Lao Xu, and asked you to show your favor and let them work for me for a few years.  , This will not only allow them to use their spare energy, but also allow them to earn some income to enjoy their old age Besides, they don't do anything in the Football Association, they are just serving as consultants, so they are idle. "

    "Who said they have nothing to do" Xu stared, but soon lost his temper: "But what you said makes sense. Their professional level cannot be questioned, and their prestige is high enough to suppress others.  He is indeed a good candidate. I agree to this matter. As long as they are willing, I will give them the green light all the way - how about it? "

    Pei Wei was overjoyed: "Okay, I'll thank you first - come on, have a drink!"

    After leaving Xu's home, Pei Wei did not leave Beijing immediately. Instead, he stayed in Beijing for a few more days and went to the homes of the football seniors mentioned in his conversation with Xu. Anyway, these mentioned  They all work in the Football Association and their homes are in Beijing. Having such a big boss like Pei Wei come to invite them in person is a great honor for them. The conversation went smoothly and several seniors agreed to serve as the principal of the football school.  , just waiting for the school to be established before taking office directly.

    After finishing all these things, Pei Wei is preparing to fly to Europe with Su Mei, where he still has important things to do. The first is the selection of the head coach. After the league, the contract between Benitez and Yunjia Tianyu has expired.  During the period, both parties broke up amicably.  Although Benitez has already gained a certain reputation in continental Europe due to his outstanding performance in leading the Chinese national team in the World Cup, and there are many middle and lower-tier teams in La Liga who have invited Benitez to serve as head coach, but Benitez  Tes turned down all the invitations and planned to travel to Italy and England for a period of time as he planned.

    Now that Benitez¡¯s departure is a foregone conclusion, although Pei Wei regrets it, he still needs to prepare for his successor and select a new foreign aid.

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    Beijing International Hotel.

    "Who are you going to find as the head coach this time?" Su Mei asked Pei Wei curiously in the room that Pei Wei booked. She knew about Pei Wei's schedule, but she didn't know what kind of head coach Pei Wei was going to find.  , Pei Wei has always had his own uniqueness in finding foreign players and foreign head coaches. He has no record of failure in his shots. Needless to say about foreign players, Wenger had the experience of failure before coming to Yunjia Tianyu.

    ??Benitez was even more unknown at the time and had no plans to sign players or find a coach. This was also the reason why Yunjia TianyuOne of the reasons why it has developed so rapidly in recent years.

    Not only Su Mei is curious, but everyone including other club owners are also curious. Although Yunjia Tianyu only ranked third last year, everyone knows that they are still a strong contender for the championship this year - of course, the premise is that in  Find a good coach.

    "You'll know when the time comes." Pei Wei chuckled and let it slip - of course, he didn't want others to know before he succeeded. In the past few years, he had established a strategic plan in the Chinese football world.  With an image that almost never makes mistakes, I naturally don't want to destroy it casually.

    "Okay, keep it a secret from me." Su Mei stood up dissatisfied and threatened Pei Wei: "Say it or not, if you don't say it humph."

    "You want to threaten me?" Pei Wei looked unafraid: "Be careful, I will divorce you with the Seven-Way Rule!"

    When Su Mei heard this, she was about to rush over with her teeth and claws open. The phone that suddenly rang saved Pei Wei's life: "Don't make trouble I'll answer the phone first."

    "Director Qi? It's you, long time no see." Pei Wei immediately laughed after answering the phone. It turned out that he hadn't seen each other for a long time. Marshal Qi, the former national team head coach who had worked with Pei Wei for a period of time, came from the national team.  After quitting, Qi Dashuai served as the head coach of Wuhan Yazhi in the second half of the year before last and last year. He led the team to successfully avoid relegation for two consecutive years. He can also be regarded as a man of the hour in the league in the past two years.

    Su Mei stopped what she was doing. Marshal Qi left Wuhan after the league ended last year. The situation of his next home was unknown. He suddenly called Pei Wei. Could it be that he wanted to recommend himself?

    Pei Wei has obviously thought of this, but he does not plan to use domestic coaches. Even if he does, he will use young coaches. Although coaches like Qi Dashuai are top-notch in the country, the gap in concepts is unlikely to bring any problems.  Yunjia Tianyu, a purely European club, has made great progress.

    "You have something to do with me? Do you know I'm in Beijing?" Pei Wei said with a smile: "You're quite well informed Yes, I'm in Beijing now What? Do you want to talk to me about something? Okay, what's the matter?  No, I'm at the International Hotel. Are you close? Can I get there in twenty minutes? Okay, okay, let's talk about it later. Goodbye.

    Pei Wei hung up the phone, smiled and said to Su Mei: "Director Qi came to see mewhat did you think of?"

    "He wants to take over Benitez's class?" Su Mei asked doubtfully.

    "You and I thought of going together But that's not it. Although Dashuai Qi is a bit indecisive, he is still a man of character. He has done well in the league in the past two years. It is still easy to find a head coach.  Yes, I thought, there must be something else."

    "What could that be?" Su Mei asked.

    "I don't knowthat's why I agreed to meet him." Pei Wei said with a smile: "You'll know as soon as we meet, will you go?"

    "Me? Forget it, I'd better not be around when you men are talking." Su Mei smiled and said, "You go down, I'll wait for you in the room, and I have to get on the plane tomorrow."

    "Okay." Pei Wei said with a smile. Just as he was about to go out, he suddenly leaned into Su Mei's ear and said with a strange smile: "Wait for me in bed It's okay."

    "Virtue." Su Mei smiled shyly, grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. Pei Wei caught it and threw it back, then ducked out of the room.

    Pei Wei went downstairs in a happy mood, found a quiet corner in the coffee shop to sit down, ordered a cup of coffee and waited slowly, while thinking about what was on his mind.

    After Benitez resigned, it was really difficult to find a new coach. Pei Wei originally wanted to find the future Barcelona coach, the former world superstar Rijkaard, the "black swan" of the Dutch Three Musketeers, but now Rijkaard  He has succeeded Hiddink as the head coach of the Dutch national team. Although he knows that he will resign after this year's European Championship because he failed to win the championship, he cannot let the club be without a head coach for half a year and wait for him to resign.  , then there is actually only one candidate left that I can think of, and that is

    Just when he thought of this, Pei Wei raised his eyes and saw Marshal Qi opening the door and walking in, followed by a middle-aged man who was not a few years younger than him.

    Seeing Marshal Qi and the middle-aged man looking around for him, Pei Wei stood up and was about to call them over, but found that the middle-aged man looked familiar. Who could it be?

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    Wei was still thinking about who this person could be. Marshal Qi, who was looking around, saw the busy and smiling middle-aged man walking towards Pei Wei. Pei Wei greeted him with a smile. After some greetings, Pei Wei  He led them to their seats.

    "What to drink? Coffee or tea?" Pei Wei asked.

    "Coffee bar." Marshal Qi replied, and then looked at the middle-aged man next to him with questioning eyes. The middle-aged man nodded. Pei Wei said to the waiter: "Three cups of coffee, thank you."

    After the waiter served the coffee, Pei Wei lit up a cigarette with a smile and asked Marshal Qi: "Director Qi, you are very well-informed I have only been in Beijing for three days, and you were able to find me  ¡­I can¡¯t accept it.¡±

    "Haha, Mr. Pei, please stop making fun of me. I called Yunjia Tianyu Club. The person who answered the phone said that you went to Europe to choose a coach. I visited Zhang Junxiu two days ago and I only found out from his words.  You are also in Beijing I just called you." A smile appeared on Dashuai Qi's dark face. Originally, he and Pei Wei had no friendship. After he resigned as the head coach of the national team, Pei Wei was angry in the middle.  He played a lot of roles, but later Pei Wei urged him to return to the national team as an assistant coach, and the two became more familiar with each other.  But after all, they didn't interact much, so Qi Dashuai's words were more polite.

    "Hey, who are you? It sounds too awkward to me Director Qi, you are older than me, so I might as well call you Lao Qi. As for you, don't call me Mr. Pei, just Little Pei.  Or just call us by name - let's talk in private, don't make it as formal as meeting the head of state, okay?" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Marshal Qi and the middle-aged man next to him laughed at the same time. Marshal Qi said cheerfully: "Okay, then I'll call you by your name."

    Pei Wei turned to the middle-aged man: "This person is very kind, but my memory is a bit bad. I don't know where I have seen you Old lady, why don't you introduce me to us?" The more he looked at this person, the more he felt.  They look familiar, but I can't remember who they are.

    "Oh, look at my brain, I almost forgot." Dashuai Qi patted his forehead, then smiled and patted the middle-aged man on the shoulder: "This is one of my little friends, Pei Wei, you don't know him?  ? No, I think you started watching football in the 1980s. How could you not remember this famous 'Seal'?"

    There was a "boom" in Pei Wei's mind, and the fragments in his memory overlapped with the ordinary-looking middle-aged man in front of him - it turned out to be him!  "Seal" Li Huajun!

    Speaking of the nickname "Seal", fans who started watching football in the 1990s may not know it, but when it comes to the name Li Huajun, I believe that any fan who has a certain understanding of Chinese football will know it!

    One of the six promising stars of the 1983 World Youth Football Championship, he was selected into the best team of the World Youth Championship. He was as famous as the famous Dutch genius striker Bebeto. He was selected for the Chinese national team at the age of 20. He was the first player before Sun Chenghai  The youngest international player in the history of the Chinese national team

    But it is a pity that He Fan died prematurely. Conflicts with the national team coaching staff and a serious injury caused him to leave the court early. Fan's sad retirement made fans around the world lament him.  But few people know that the Chinese youngster who shocked the world with his lightning speed, not flashy but extremely practical skills, and powerful volleys near the penalty area in the World Youth Championship, in the 20s  At the age of five, which was full of hope, he was basically insulated from football due to a severe knee ligament tear. Although he played football intermittently for four years, in 1992, he could no longer run on the court.  Li Huajun completely retired.

    "What a coincidence," Fan said in 1992. In Mexico nine years ago, the Chinese boy who became familiar to the world with him also officially left the green field in the same year?

    Compared with Li Huajun, Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei are so lucky!  They went abroad at the age of 21 to practice their skills in the highest level league. However, Li Huajun stayed because of the national team's regulations at the time: "National players under the age of 28 are not allowed to go abroad."  Domestic, and finally withered prematurely in the rough domestic environment at that time

    Pei Wei has read some information about Li Huajun. After he officially retired in 1992, everyone who knows Li Huajun knows that he can mention anything in front of him, but he cannot mention the word "football". For this,  He even fell out with some of his very good friends - this shows how hard it was to be forced to retire.

    But it is obvious that he has now come out of that blow, otherwise he would not have followed Qi Dashuai, a professional football coach, to meet his professional

    The club owner.

    "Ouch!" Pei Wei exclaimed in surprise,He finally stood up and extended his hand to Li Huajun enthusiastically: "Why do I look so familiar? The feeling is you! At that time, I liked to watch your breakthrough from the wing the most! That year in the Asian Cup semi-finals  Yes, in 1984, when we played against Saudi Arabia, your goal in overtime helped our Chinese team reach the Asian Cup final for the first time!  , I couldn¡¯t recognize it for a moment, I shouldn¡¯t have!¡±

    Li Huajun held Pei Wei's hand with a calm smile on his face: "That's all in the past The current Chinese football world relies on football-loving bosses like you.  Only then can we achieve this grand occasion! I have always paid close attention to Yunjia Tianyu, and I have heard about some of your things. You are the only boss in China who has sent four absolute main players to Europe!"

    "Where is it" Pei Wei held Li Huajun's hand and shook it, and greeted enthusiastically: "Come on, sit down quickly, don't call me 'you, you', just call me by name - can you drink?  ? Let¡¯s have a drink if we can!¡±

    Li Huajun smiled, it was a happy smile: "I am from Shandong and grew up in Dalian - do you think I can drink?"

    "Have fun!" Pei Wei happily called the waiter: "A bottle of wine! No foreign wine, that stuff is boring Wuliangye, that's it! Lao Qi, would you like some too?"

    "Forget it, I'd better skip it." Marshal Qi covered his mouth and said, "I'm old and can't go through the trouble like you do. I'd better just drink some coffee."

    The waiter brought the wine, along with several plates of dried fruits to go with the wine. Pei Wei and Li Huajun drank three glasses of wine in a row. Marshal Qi waited until they were almost done drinking before he said, "Pei Wei, this time I will bring  Hua Jun is here to ask for your help."

    "Whatever it is, tell me, as long as it's something I can do." Pei Wei said without hesitation.

    "As for Hua Jun, he joined the national team in 1983 and retired in 1988. During this period, I was the assistant coach of the national team. I worked under Zeng Xuelin and Gao Fengwen, and I knew Hua Jun well.  It was quite early You know, after he retired in 1992, he left: But I know that it is impossible for him to leave football. He is a person born for football So I always advise him  He can no longer play football, but his football talent cannot be wasted. Football is not just about players. Being a coach is also a way. He finally figured it out and started learning to be a football coach again in 1997. In 1998  He obtained the B-level certificate for football coaching and obtained the professional football coaching certificate in July last year. He has no better learning opportunities in China, so he plans to study in Europe and then return to China to coach.  , but you also know that this expense is not a small expense. Although I have made some money in the past few years, and he has some savings, it is not enough. If there is no other way, I can only ask you for help. "

    Having said this, Dashuai Qi's face turned a little red, but he continued: "I will use my old face to guarantee that if I lend you any amount, I will return all the principal with interest. The Tianjin team is ready to ask me to be the coach.  I will definitely return it in a while.¡±

    Hearing this, Pei Wei began to take a serious look at Marshal Qi, who was scolded as worthless by fans across the country in his previous life for the first time - maybe he was not a competent national team coach, but after getting to know him in depth, Pei Wei could conclude that  , he is an absolutely good person.

    During the Cultural Revolution, there were not many people who dared to risk the world's disapproval to collect the bodies of football seniors who were labeled as rightists, and now they are willing to use their own savings to help Li Huajun - there are not many people who can do these two things.

    In Marshal Qi's words, Pei Wei also began to understand Li Huajun's level - after Li Huajun retired in 1992, he had nothing to do with football for five years: a "seal" on the field, and a professional football player after his retirement.  Liaoning Machinery Import and Export Co., Ltd. has worked in foreign trade, run business, served as the manager of the "Seal" Food City, and even served as the vice chairman of the labor union for a period of time After doing so many things that have nothing to do with football, he actually  Being able to obtain a professional football coaching qualification certificate recognized by the AFC in just two years - this is not something that ordinary people can achieve.

    Marshal Qi¡¯s words are correct. This man is indeed born for football. Even if he cannot show his talents on the lawn, he can still create brilliance on another front.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei suddenly had an idea: "Li Huajun, let me ask you something."

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    He nodded and said, "Please speak."

    Pei Wei organized his language and then spoke slowly: "You want to go to Europe for further study because you want to become more familiar with the European football environment, learn more advanced football concepts, and make yourself a better football coach  Is it for this purpose?"

    "Yes." Li Huajun nodded in agreement.

    "So" Pei Wei looked into Li Huajun's eyes and said softly: "After you finish your studies, do you plan to stay in Europe and earn US dollars, or do you plan to return to China to coach a club team?"

    "Of course I'm going back to China." Li Huajun said without thinking. It seems that he already has a very clear plan for his future: "In Europe, a former player who has never played in Europe cannot move too fast.  If they get a better opportunity, even those coaches who were not famous in their playing days can only start step by step from low-level leagues. After achieving results, they can gradually become the head coach of top teams or even wealthy clubs.  Coach This is the reason why they are basically all natives. Even if a Chinese has studied in Europe, it is impossible for him to be qualified to coach in a foreign country from the beginning. Even if he is in a small team, I am afraid that he will not be qualified to coach.  I can only start as an assistant coach or even a youth team coach Although that experience is also a valuable asset, but instead of wasting time on those clubs, it is better to come back and be a coach in a domestic professional team. I want to work in  Domestic clubs will receive no less training than small teams in Europe!¡±

    Li Huajun paused for a moment, and then said in a decisive voice: "The most important thing is that I am a Chinese! What I have learned must be used on the Chinese people, and on our Chinese players!"

    "Well said!" Pei Wei cheered and picked up the wine glass: "It's so obvious! Come on, do it!"

    The two people¡¯s glasses hit each other hard, and at the same time they raised their necks and drank all the wine in the glasses.

    After putting down the cup, Pei Wei pondered for a moment, and then spoke again: "But have you ever thought about it, the so-called professional knowledge of a coach is so much, being able to obtain a professional football coaching license issued by the AFC is already  It proves that your professional level has reached a level sufficient to coach a team. In this case, you cannot learn more by going to Europe. After all, coaches, like players, need to accumulate experience.  At this stage, practice is more important than learning.¡±

    "I understand this, that's why I want to go to Europe, which has the best football atmosphere. I need to continue to enrich myself in that environment and enrich my experience. If it is just to take the FIFA coaching qualification certificate  Zhou." Li Huajun nodded.

    "It seems that you know this very well." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction: "But have you ever thought that in Europe, all you can do at the beginning is just study in a sports academy In a sports academy, you can  Compared with what you have now, what you have learned is just more systematic and precise. There is no difference in essence. Football is not a too complicated sport You yourself have said that you need to  It¡¯s about practice and experience, but do you think you can learn these things in a sports academy?¡±

    Li Huajun was stunned, and Pei Wei continued: "According to what you said, if you want to get practice, then you can only wander around in various small clubs in Europe, serving as an assistant coach or youth team coach.  Excellent - more often than not, not outstanding. After all, if these coaches are excellent, they will not be able to stay in small clubs forever. You will work under these coaches who are not outstanding to gain little practical knowledge  Don¡¯t you think this is too wasteful?¡±

    Li Huajun was silent. The former superstar made a mistake that many people make, that is, he simply believed that as long as he was in Europe, his progress would be higher than at home, just like players playing abroad.

    But this also depends on the person. For example, Yunjia Tianyu, players like Hao Dong, Nie Fei, and Sun Chenghai who have obviously not received better training at home will be able to achieve a level that allows them to gain a foothold after going abroad, but they must  You have to compete at your best in order to improve faster. If Nie Fei were to go to a mid- to lower-tier team in the Swiss Super League, would he still be able to improve so quickly?

    And even if those players whose strength is difficult to stand up in the country are lucky enough to join a wealthy team, but they can't even play as the main force of the reserve team, what kind of training can they get?

    Especially now that the domestic league is on the right track, blindly going abroad will prevent some players from reaching the heights they deserve.

    "If you just want to combine what you have learned with practice, then I have a good way." Pei Wei looked at Li Huajun, who had obvious disappointment in his eyes, and said with a smile: "I will go to Europe this time.  The first thing is to find a person who????????????????????????????????????????? out?  "

    "I understand." Li Huajun didn't know what Pei Wei meant by this, but he still nodded: "I can speak English and Portuguese. Before the AFC study class started, I studied Portuguese for half a year.  , basic conversations and football-related terminology.¡±

    "That's easy." Pei Wei smiled with satisfaction: "The coach I'm looking for this time is not famous in the world yet, but I can guarantee that he is definitely a world-class coach. If you are willing,  After he took office, I hired you as the translator and assistant coach of Yunjia Tianyu Club. I believe you will be able to learn a lot from him. Moreover, I believe you know something about my club. Our club is from the front line.  Whether the team or the reserve echelon, they are all run with a European concept. I dare say that except for the strong teams in the five major leagues, we have what other European teams have. In my club, you will  Feel the atmosphere that is no less than that of a European club, and at the same time you will experience more things than you can in those small European clubs Are you interested? ¡±

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    On the flight to Barcelona, ??Su Mei had already fallen asleep, but Pei Wei could not sleep. After tucking the blanket for Su Mei, Pei Wei looked at the white clouds outside the window, thinking about the scene in Beijing.

    Regarding his proposal, Li Huajun did not answer directly, but said that he would think about it before speaking, but Pei Wei was sure that he would definitely agree.

    What he said is true. I believe Li Huajun can tell the difference. Being able to obtain the professional coaching qualification certificate issued by the AFC proves that Li Huajun has the ability to coach a team independently. What he lacks is just practical experience.  This is why Li Huajun hopes to further his studies in Europe.

    But as Pei Wei said, when a young coach like Li Huajun who has nothing to do with European football goes to Europe, he will not get a good training opportunity at the beginning. He can only start slowly from the grassroots level. Later, in Europe  The most famous young coaches also slowly climbed up step by step before they got the opportunity to coach wealthy clubs.

    Like Benitez, although he had no achievements as a player, he was born in Real Madrid's youth training camp and was considered a son of a famous family. Even so, he failed several times in small teams and accumulated enough experience before he was dismissed.  Rencia took a fancy to Mourinho, who was on the road to becoming a famous coach, if Mourinho, who came from a more obscure background than him, had not met a good teacher like Robson and studied with him for five years before he got the first coaching job.  opportunities. Compared with them, Rijkaard and Mancini are much luckier. That's because they were all-powerful stars in their playing days. They were extremely popular in Europe and played at a high level before retiring.  Only by learning from the coach and quickly getting the opportunity to practice can I grow up quickly.

    And even so, Rijkaard still failed miserably in the Dutch national team and the Eredivisie Rotterdam team before joining Barcelona. Mancini was often criticized after joining Inter Milan. They were all like this. Li Huajun is a Chinese.  What good opportunities can we get in Europe?

    Under this circumstance, working as a coach in Yunjia Tianyu, a basically European club, obviously has a much higher starting point than working part-time at an unknown European club, and the training you receive is much better.

    Especially if I can successfully achieve my goal this time and invite that person Then Li Huajun will definitely learn more by studying with such a person.

    After starting to form Yunjia Tianyu Club, Pei Wei is most proud of cultivating a group of outstanding players, such as Nie Fei, Zhu Guosheng and others, and further increasing the strength of several of the best players in Chinese football at this stage.  , such as Hao Dong, such as Sun Chenghai, but he still has a regret. So far, he has not trained an outstanding local coach of China. You know, the success rate of coaches is much lower than that of players.

    ¡°If ten young people start training football at the same time, and one of them can become a professional player, then if one hundred retired players want to learn to become a coach, then one hundred people may not be able to become a professional coach.

    Pei Wei has even begun to plan that when Li Huajun has learned enough, let him succeed that person as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, and he can also become the head coach of the national team in the future

    In Pei Wei¡¯s reverie, the sweet voice of the stewardess came, the plane was about to land, and Pei Wei was about to arrive in the capital of Catalonia.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 354 Jose

    Amidst the pleasant sounds above the airport, Pei Wei and Su Mei slowly walked out of the airport and set foot on Barcelona, ??the capital of Catalonia.

    "Haha, a beautiful seaport city." After settling in a luxury hotel near the airport, Pei Wei said to Su Mei with a smile: "We can stay here for a week How about it, where do you want to go?  "

    "Where else can we go when we come to Barcelona?" Su Mei glanced at him and said with a smile: "If we want to relax on the beach, then we might as well go to Mallorca In this city, I think the best  There is only one place that attracts you and me"

    Pei Wei looked into Su Mei's eyes with a smile, and slowly said to Su Mei at the same time: "Nou Camp Stadium" Then they both laughed at the same time.

    "You know me really well." Pei Wei took out two tickets from his side: "The game the day after tomorrow is also the first game after the winter break in La Liga. Barcelona faces Real Sociedad at home. Li Qiang helped me get two tickets.  How about the tickets? Are you interested in watching them together? "

    "Do I have any other choice?" Su Mei grabbed the ticket: "Hey, ordinary seats? Do you, a rich man, dare to hang out with the fans? Aren't you afraid that your life will be threatened?"

    "Then I might as well not go out. If I have more than a dozen bodyguards following me around all day, I might as well die!" Pei Wei shouted: "Besides, my little money is nothing, who can  Do you know my whereabouts?" Pei Wei looked around and smiled mysteriously at Su Mei: "Besides, doesn't Mr. Taishan have a few people around me? Don't think that I don't know, just know it.  !¡±

    Su Mei shook her head helplessly. When Pei Wei's property increased sharply due to the Cisco acquisition, Su Yue called his daughter and asked him to remind Pei Wei to pay attention to his own safety, but Pei Wei didn't care at all.  , but what he said makes sense. Although he is rich now, he neither controls any resources that are related to the lifeline of the country, nor will it affect other people's business. No one will be unfavorable to Pei Wei for no reason. As for those who want to  The criminals who kidnapped Pei Wei for ransom probably couldn't get past the several retired special forces officers sent by Su Yue to secretly protect him.

    "The gap between Barcelona and Deportivo is very small now. The game the day after tomorrow will definitely be exciting."

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    On January 5, 2020, in the eighteenth round of La Liga, Barcelona faced the visiting Real Sociedad at Camp Nou.

    The largest dedicated football stadium in Europe, Camp Nou, which can accommodate 105,000 people, was flooded with more than 90,000 fans. People who have not experienced such a scene can never imagine how shocking that scene was. 90,000 Barcelona fans  Fans wearing uniforms of red and blue Barcelona home fans shout in unison and applaud uniformly. When you are in it, you will unconsciously feel that the air is starting to suffocate, your blood will boil involuntarily, and you can't help but follow.  Those ardent Barcelona fans sang loudly together.

    "Spanish football is unique." Pei Wei had to shout at the top of his lungs to make Su Mei next to him understand what he was saying: "Their club does not belong to one person, but to all their members  Like Barcelona, ??they now have more than 100,000 official members, so they are not afraid that the Camp Nou stadium will not be full every game. In fact, in terms of average attendance per game, Barcelona is definitely No. 1 in Europe.  ¡±

    "Moreover, their president is also elected from among the members, just like the US presidential election, which is held every four years. All members participate in voting to decide the next president, so although each president of Barcelona is not the best  , But he is definitely the one who loves the Barcelona team the most, and his body and soul belong completely to Barcelona." Su Mei also answered Pei Wei loudly, and then gave him a proud look: "Don't think I don't know this  ¡­ My understanding of European football is not much worse than yours.¡±

    The protagonist of this game is Portuguese Luis

    In the 26th minute of the first half, he opened the scoring for the team by receiving a powerful right-footed shot from Luis in front of him. Then he assisted Finnish skater Litmanen to expand the score. Shortly after the start of the second half, he even scored with a wonderful kick.  An incredible direct free kick expanded the score to 3-0!

    Amid the enthusiastic shouts of Barcelona fans in the audience, Pei Wei was involuntarily attracted to No. 7.

    "What an outstanding player He deserves to be a superstar who is about to move to Real Madrid and win the World Footballer of the Year" Pei Wei murmured. Anyway, in such a noisy environment, even Su Mei sitting next to him  I couldn't hear clearly what he was saying: "But it's strange that such an outstanding player doesn't have much fame at this time In the club, the fans talk about itRivaldo is the most popular, but Ruita is more familiar to people in the national team It wasn't until his super long shot against England in the European Championship this summer that people regarded him as a super player.  Look at it like a superstar, even

    :I arranged the striker, which is really strange.  "

    Seeing that the overall situation of the game was decided, Pei Wei no longer focused on the game. Instead, he used his eyesight and began to search Barcelona's bench.

    Su Mei didn¡¯t notice Pei Wei¡¯s movements. Her focus was entirely on the court now. The atmosphere at Camp Nou was really contagious.

    Pei Wei and Su Mei are located in the east stand of the Camp Nou Stadium, facing each other's benches. However, they are separated by a stadium and a distance of 70 or 80 meters. People with poor eyesight can't really see the benches clearly.  The faces of those at the table.

    Pei Wei searched for a while before he saw Dutch coach Louis van Gaal talking to a middle-aged man next to him on Barcelona's bench. The moment the middle-aged man raised his head, Pei Wei  Saw his face clearly.

    The final score of the game was three to one. Real Sociedad relied on a penalty kick in the 90th minute to save a face-saving goal. Barcelona fans did not leave the field after the game, but stayed in the field to continue celebrating.  Fan - every time Barcelona wins at home is a festival for Barcelona fans - Pei Wei and Su Mei are naturally not among them. They have already left the game as soon as the game is over.

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    That night, Pei Wei and Su Mei knocked on the door of an apartment in the suburbs of Barcelona.

    ¡°Jos¨¦, long time no see.¡±

    When the handsome middle-aged man appeared at the door, Pei Wei laughed and said in proficient Spanish: "Congratulations, Barcelona won a beautiful victory today, while your competitor Deportivo La Coru?a  We lost 0-3 at home - how is it? Are you in a good mood? Do you feel better after seeing me? "

    "Pei! It's you!" The middle-aged man named Jose was obviously stunned, and a hint of a thawing smile appeared on his originally cold face: "You haven't come to see me for a long time Why are you here today?  Sora is here?¡±

    "I miss you and I also miss the lovely Leah How are you, is this lovely baby okay?" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Su Mei was wondering who "Lia" was when a small, unknown, hairy object suddenly jumped out of the room and jumped onto Pei Wei.

    Su Mei almost screamed, and then she saw that it was a Yorkshire terrier with a coat as silky as silk, like a girl's hair, flowing down from the head, neck, and trunk!

    Obviously, this Yorkshire terrier named "Leah" is very familiar with Pei Wei. After jumping on Pei Wei's body, he kept sticking out his tongue and licking Pei Wei's face. This is undoubtedly a way for Yorkshire terriers to say hello.  .

    "This is" Pei Wei was being pestered by Leah, and the middle-aged man turned to Su Mei and asked.

    "Oh, let me introduce you." Pei Wei put Lia down and said with a smile: "This is my wife, Su Meiand this is my good friend in Spain, Assistant Jose Cerrona  Coach, future world-famous coach.¡±

    "Come on, come in and sit down first." After shaking hands with Su Mei, Mourinho called the two of them into the room: "Lia, come in, don't block Pei and his wife from the door"

    The Yorkshire terrier named "Leah" jumped happily and led the way, bringing Pei Wei and Su Mei into Mourinho's room.

    The room is not big. After all, Mourinho is not the "madman" who later earned the highest salary as the world's No. 1 football coach. He is now just an unknown assistant coach.

    Like other football coaches, Mourinho¡¯s room is also filled with information, video tapes and other things. It seems that the homes of football coaches all over the world are the same. They are looking for someone who can help clean up.  Before, clutter was definitely the defining feature of any football coaching room.

    "Did you watch our game today?" Mourinho brought coffee to the two of them.

    "Yes, it was a very exciting game. Figo showed a world-class level. At this stage, he, Rivaldo and Luis are one of the players." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "You came to me today not just to praise Barcelona, ??right?" Mourinho smiled lightly: "If you have anything to say please just say it."

    "It's the same proposal." Pei Wei took the coffee and took a sip: "How about it, Jose, are you interested in helping me? The contract between Benitez and Yunjia Tianyu has expired. Sitting in the chair of Yunjia Tianyu  That person in the coaching position, I hope it¡¯s you, Jose.¡±

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 355 "Magic Bird" is about to take off

    Chapter 355 "Magic Bird" is about to take off

    Under a pair of thick, long and powerful eyebrows that fly into the temples is a pair of piercing eyes. The habitually frowning eyebrows show the owner's careful personality, and the lips that appear angular when pressed tightly show the personality of the owner.  Strong personality, that's what Jose Mourinho is.

    When she sat down, Su Mei took a good look at this person. This was out of habit. She had been dealing with the heads of various clubs in Europe for a long time. Su Mei was used to judging the person first from his appearance and then from his conversation.  A person's character, thereby being able to gain an advantage in a direct confrontation.

    But today, the main force is Pei Wei, not Su Mei.

    Mourinho was not surprised when he heard Pei Wei's straight-to-the-point words. The football circle is neither small nor big. Although it is far away in Asia, Yunjia Tianyu has already gained a certain reputation in Europe.  After forming partnerships with Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich, three European giants with long histories and well-known names, interested people in European football have begun to pay more or less attention to the news about Yunjia Tianyu, plus Benitez  Now he has a certain reputation in Europe. Although not many people in Europe know about leaving Yunjia Tianyu, there are also many.

    Mourinho is one of those thoughtful people.

    "I think you should know the answer to this question." Mourinho said calmly: "I already answered you three years ago."

    "Yes, you did answer three years ago." Pei Wei nodded: "But three years ago was three years ago after all. Three years is not long or short, but in football, three years  Time is enough to make a coach with great merits dismiss from class, to make a high-spirited star dim, and to make an unknown player famous isn't it?"

    "It makes sense. But it doesn't seem to have anything to do with it now." Although it was obvious that he had a good relationship with Pei Wei, Mourinho pushed back unceremoniously.

    "Why doesn't it matter?" Pei Wei laughed: "Three years ago, you followed Mr. Robson to Barcelona. You think you should study more with him, but three years later, I think you should now  It¡¯s not about learning, it¡¯s about practice.¡±

    "Don't you think you've learned enough?" Before Mourinho could speak, Pei Wei said quickly: "Beside Robson. Beside Van Gaal, even being with Cruyff you have learned  You have learned enough, now you need an environment, an environment to use what you have learned, but I think if you stay in Barcelona, ??you will always be an assistant coach, Jose.  Do you think this is what you need? Become the unknown deputy next to the famous coach, always watching game tapes and finding weaknesses that can be exploited to provide to the coach, reputation and cheers.  It's all about the coach and no one will notice you Tell me, is this really what you want?"

    Mourinho was silent.

    Pei Wei is very clear about Mourinho's character. He is naturally an unruly person with huge ideals and ambitions.  But at the same time, he is very good at putting away his edge before success. Before he led Porto to win the European Champions League, almost everyone on the European continent did not know the name Jose Mourinho.

    At the same time, as Pei Wei said to Li Huajun, in Europe, it is very difficult for a young coach to get ahead, given Mourinho's talent as a coach.  When he coached a team for the first time, that is, when he coached the Porto team, he only led the team to play seven games before dismissing get out of class sadly. That was still in his home country - let alone in the five major leagues.

    Mourinho is capable and ambitious, and he can also assess the situation. Of course he knows that with his current qualifications and his status as an assistant coach to two famous coaches, Robson and Van Gaal.  He might be able to find a niche with a small or mid-sized team.  But that starting point is obviously not as high as Yunjia Tianyu, a club that already has a certain reputation in Europe.

    "I understand what you mean." After a moment of silence, Mourinho spoke: "But I am very happy in Barcelona now. I am not in a hurry"

    Before he finished speaking, Pei Wei interrupted him: "Is it really pleasant? Not really?"

    Mourinho closed his mouth, obviously dissatisfied with Pei Wei's sudden interruption, but Pei Wei's next words immediately attracted his attention:

    "Although Barcelona has performed very well in the past two years and won two consecutive league championships, coach Louis van Gaal's heavy use of Dutch and foreign players has caused dissatisfaction among many people within the club This is the character of the Catalans.  , since Franco¡¯s time theyThey have always wanted to leave Spain. They hope to have more Spaniards in their club, especially more Spaniards from Catalonia But now?  There are six Dutchmen in the main lineup, and there is only one Spanish player, Luis Enrique. The results in the first two years were okay, but this year, the strong rise of Deportivo La Coruna and Valencia has seriously affected Barcelona's dominance.  I dare say that Van Gaal's time in Barcelona is not long. Maybe he will be fired immediately after the end of this season, not to mention that his relationship with the top star Rivaldo is very tense Of course, these are also  It has nothing to do with us, but when the time comes, Jose, will you stay as the assistant coach to the new head coach, or will you leave?  "

    Mourinho looked at Pei Wei in surprise. What he just said is basically unknown to outsiders. Only people within the Barcelona club understand it. Even some of the things he said are not known to even himself, the assistant coach of Barcelona!

    "You don't have to look at me so strangely." Pei Wei smiled: "As a club owner who pays attention to European football, there will always be some news channels As a friend, I will give you a suggestion. Since I have  You¡¯ve almost learned enough. Rather than being fired after the head coach changes or leaving because you can¡¯t work well with the new head coach, it¡¯s better to take the initiative to leave now. This is definitely something that will be beneficial to youafter you leave.  , I hope you can carefully consider Yunjia Tianyu, the first club that shows enough sincerity to you."

    "Pei, I think there is a Chinese idiom that is very suitable for what you are doing now." After a long silence, Mourinho smiled bitterly: "You are taking advantage of the situation."

    "It's used appropriately." Pei Wei was not angry, but nodded: "But I think this matter is also very beneficial to you. Think about Wenger, think about Benitez Before going to Yunjia Tianyu,  Wenger was a failed coach and stayed at home for half a year without a job, while Benitez was not known to anyone at all But now, Wenger has become a world-class coach, although Benitez.  He hasn't found a job yet, but I believe he will become a famous coach that everyone will know in the future."

    "And you?" Pei Wei looked at Mourinho eagerly: "Jose, I think your future development will never be worse than any known famous coach. You need a stage. Let everyone know  Your ability to command the team will make those clubs that looked down on you and shut you out regret it! You are Jose Mourinho! A super coach whose reputation is destined to spread throughout the football world!"

    "Okay, I admit, I was convinced by you." Mourinho shrugged.  He said happily: "I have stayed in Barcelona long enough, although for a football coach, I am still young, only thirty-seven years old. But I feel that I should be able to obtain everything else So please  Tell me, Pei, what can I gain by becoming Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s head coach?¡±

    Hearing Mourinho's words, Pei Wei let out a sigh of relief. He knew that Mourinho was actually relieved when he said this. As long as the conditions he proposed could satisfy him, then this "magic bird"  I will spread my wings and fly to Yunjia.  Became the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu.

    "In terms of annual salary, half a million US dollars a year, I think this number is quite good. Even in Europe, there are not many head coaches who can get this annual salary except for wealthy teams." Pei Wei first mentioned  When it comes to money, what is professional football?  Professional football is the one who can make money, and there is nothing unspeakable about this: "The contract lasts for three years. The club takes 50% of the image rights and advertising revenuehow about it?"

    Mourinho is obviously very satisfied with this condition.  Although the annual salary of half a million US dollars is not much, it is quite good for a young coach who has just debuted.  The use of image rights must be helped by the club, and it is acceptable to split it in half.

    Of course he is not only concerned about this: "So what kind of power do I have?"

    "You have the final say on everything about the team." Pei Wei said with certainty: "Directing games, arranging lineups, arranging training, being responsible for tactics You have absolute authority on all matters related to coaching, except for one thing  "

    "Which point?" Mourinho was nodding his head repeatedly when he suddenly saw Pei Wei saying this and asked a little strangely.

    "In terms of introducing players." Pei Wei said with a wry smile: "This is not because I am unwilling to delegate power. This is due to the characteristics of the Chinese league Although our league also has free transfers, it is only limited to domestic players. Foreign players  We have strict control over the introduction of local players. A team can only introduce four foreign players. I think you are not familiar with the characteristics of Chinese players, but if you fall in love with any Chinese player during the coaching process,  TowardsIf you make a request, I will do my best to introduce this player.  "

    Obviously Pei Wei's openness made Mourinho very satisfied. He was also a straightforward person, and he nodded immediately: "Okay, Pei, I agree to be the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu but I am in Barcelona."  There are still some things to deal with, give me half a month, and I will report to China before February."

    Pei Wei laughed sincerely. This "magic bird" is about to take off, but its take-off location will be Yunjia Tianyu in China!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 356 Poaching

    I had expected it to be much smoother. It was true that I had been working hard for today since the invitation failed three years ago, especially after Benitez made it clear that he wanted to leave after the contract ended.  The relationship between Mourinho and now it seems that these things were not in vain.

    The reason why I was able to successfully obtain Mourinho's approval this time was first of all because I had established a certain degree of friendship with this "magic bird" in advance, and the most important point was because Mourinho had been working as a consultant for seven years.  After getting the assistant coach and translator, it was indeed time for him to make a big move. His appearance was just a coincidence.

    But with Mourinho, at least for one or two years, I don't need to worry about the coach. In addition, there is Li Huajun who is about to play beside Mourinho. In the past, Mourinho was beside Robson and others.  That character, with Li Huajun's talent, might become an excellent coach again in a few years. By then

    Pei Wei smiled proudly. Now that the club is concerned, he doesn't need to worry too much about player issues. The strong and strong echelon configuration is enough to continuously supply talents to the first team, especially the current group who have grown up in a professional football atmosphere.  The rising children have already begun to enter the fifteen-year-old echelon. What can be seen is that in a few years, a group of educated and intelligent players will appear in the Yunjia Tianyu Club - then they will be the leaders of Chinese football.  When the player level changes drastically.

    Pei Wei¡¯s youth player training program, which has been ahead of other clubs from the beginning, has gradually begun to show its value. Taking the first step will bring huge advantages in the future.

    Looking at Pei Wei who was smiling proudly, Su Mei shook her head and said, "Are you so happy? I just found an assistant coach By the way, you and Mourinho seem to be very familiar.  How come I never knew."

    "There are still many things you don't know about your husband" Pei Wei laughed out loud: "Men always have some secrets"

    Su Mei curled her lips and changed the topic: "The head coach has finally solved the problem. Do you have a clue about the foreign aid issue?"

    When talking about this, Pei Wei said with some distress: "Not yet I can only go to Li Qiang first to see if he has any good candidates. But don't panic. When it comes to foreign aid, I have always been willing to have less than too much, and there is no good one."  As for the candidates, I would rather only use the current three. Instead of giving the position to a bad foreign player, I might as well leave a position for domestic players to train."

    Su Mei nodded in agreement: "That's right When the level is about the same, it is of course better to use domestic players. Besides, our 'Brazilian trio' are performing very well now. If the new foreign players are of similar level,  If it¡¯s not high enough, it will have the opposite effect.¡±

    After three European foreign players left together last year, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s foreign players became dominated by Brazilians. Adriano, Deco and Lucio are all from Brazil, and their outstanding performance also caused a stir in the country.  There is an upsurge of looking for foreign players in Brazil, but without Pei Wei's foresight, although the Brazilian foreign players found by other clubs have certain strengths, how can they be compared with these three future main players of the Brazilian national team and the captain of the Portuguese national team?

    But when Pei Wei was proud of this, what he didn¡¯t know was that he would soon be poached again

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    "What did you say?" Pei Wei stared at Li Qiang and asked in surprise: "Say it again?"

    Under Pei Wei's gaze, Li Qiang looked helpless: "Leverkusen's head coach Daum came to me two days ago and said he hoped to introduce Brazilian defender Lucio from our team I am preparing to report to you.  But I can¡¯t find your person.¡±

    "Damn, this Daum has tasted the sweetness! It wasn't enough to buy Ballack last time, and now he wants to buy Lucio" Pei Wei said angrily: "These guys refused to pay a high price.  Ballack only spent 3.5 million U.S. dollars. Judging from his current performance in the Bundesliga, he has attracted everyone's attention! Now I am afraid that even if someone offers him 10 million U.S. dollars, Leverkusen will not let him go!  The guy is laughing."

    "Then do you want to sell or not? Leverkusen was the runner-up in the Bundesliga last year. This title is very tempting and they are very hopeful to win the league championship this year. They have been suppressing Bayern in the third place.  In the second position, for a team ranked first after the winter break, it is rare to buy someone during the winter transfer period. This is also a temptation for the players themselves, because they might go.  We can win a championship Although our contract with Lucio still has three years, if the player is determined to leave, we can't stop him." Su Mei asked.

    "Sell! Why not sell!" Pei Wei suddenly saidHe put on a face and said with a smile: "As long as they are willing to spend moneyand now Levo

    The frontcourt is strong and there are many famous players. Only the defense is lagging behind. Lu Xi, a central defender with excellent height, speed, technical attack power, can improve their defense strength to a higher level It seems that Daum also knows this.  There are not many excellent central defenders in continental Europe who are in a hurry to buy someone Since he is so anxious, how can he relieve the hatred in my heart if he doesn't kill him well?  "

    "Don't just think about money" Su Mei reminded Pei Wei: "I think you should know what level Lucio is. Without him, our defense will be"

    "We have no shortage of people at the central defender position." Pei Wei interrupted her and said: "Zhu Guosheng and Lucio have always firmly occupied the main positions, leaving Zhou Nan and Tang Yong, two players with great potential, to  The central defender can't play too many games Lucio's departure is also a good thing. At least we can better train the central defender. We can use the vacant foreign player spots on the left wing. Ayling is now in the reserve team.  We don¡¯t count on him this year. We need to find a better left player. We can¡¯t find one domestically, so we can only use foreign players.¡±

    "Since you said that, you must have a point." Su Mei nodded: "Then, shall we start negotiations with Leverkusen now?"

    "No, they are the ones who are anxious anyway." Pei Wei smiled mysteriously: "Don't forget our ally Bayern Munichlast time Ballack was sold to Bayer Leverkusen after they didn't want us first, so seeing Ballack's performance  They won¡¯t blame us after doing so well. Now Bayern and Leverkusen are direct competitors. If we don¡¯t say hello to them first, then our allies will blame us.¡±

    Su Mei smiled knowingly. Pei Wei said he was afraid of being blamed by his allies, so he said hello first, but Su Mei knew exactly what trick Pei Wei wanted to play.

    It¡¯s nothing more than using Bayern Munich, Leverkusen¡¯s direct competitor, to exert pressure and then gain greater benefits at the negotiation table.

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    Sure enough, Bayern was very satisfied after receiving this news, although they are not short of defenders now, especially the central defenders - captain Matthaus, German international Babel, Ghana international Kufuer, Swedish international Anderson - the four  A high-level central defender is enough to form the greatest insurance. There is no need for them to spend huge sums of money to buy a young Brazilian defender who has not proven himself in Europe.

    And Pei Wei's little calculation did not hide Bayern's veterans who have been in European football for so many years - in fact, he had no intention of hiding it. Bayern is known as the "Bundesliga Hollywood", basically what they want to buy  There is nothing that people can't buy, so why don't they know what Pei Wei is thinking?  However, they are also happy to see this situation. They have no intention of buying it anyway. It is possible to raise prices to make Leverkusen, an opponent that has begun to pose a huge threat to them, a little more blood. The weaker the opponent, it is equal to themselves.  The stronger - isn't it?

    There is no airtight wall in the world, and the news that Bayern was also interested in Lucio soon spread, which made Daum feel nervous. Although he understood that Bayern did not need Lucio, Bayern, with its deep wealth, really bought it.  Lucio would have nothing to lose, and his plan to strengthen the defense came to nothing, so Daum frequently urged the managers of the Leverkusen club to sign Lucio as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams.

    In this case, Su Mei's negotiation ability was better demonstrated. Leverkusen's managers were losing ground in front of this oriental woman. Su Mei expanded her advantage step by step. When the negotiation was over, Le Leverkusen  Vorkusen's final offer left Pei Wei in a daze.

    ? ? Seven million and six million US dollars, plus 20% of the secondary transfer share - it is surprising enough that a central defender can buy this price in the Bundesliga, which spends the least money among the four major leagues.

    It is also because Leverkusen has performed very well in recent years and has done well in business operations that it was able to grit its teeth and make such a large investment during the winter break. Even Bayern spent more than 7 million on a young player.  The defender's body was enough to make them feel distressed for a while.

    Lucio, who is far away in Brazil, also happily signed the contract. The salary offered by Leverkusen is not large, and he is also happy to be able to play in the Bundesliga in the four major leagues.  I'm afraid he is the happiest among the three parties involved in this transfer.

    Although Leverkusen strengthened the defense as expected, it spent money that was not expected. Although Yunjia Tianyu was sold for a good price, it lost a trustworthy central defender-Pei Wei.  What can be done to make up for the loss of personnel?

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    "Okay, now the people have been sold and the money has been obtained My boss Pei, can you reveal the new players you are planning to introduce?" Su Mei raised her chin and asked Pei Wei.

    "To be honest, I did have a candidate before coming to Europe." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "I started preparing when Aylin was transferred to the reserve team. Now we are short of manpower on the left, and only the left midfielder is left.  Qi Lin was promoted from the second team. Although this kid has good potential, he is still a bit short of a main force, so I want to introduce an all-rounder on the left who can play on either side By then there will be Wu Jiang,  With the foreign aid and Zheng Zhi, who can play as a left midfielder, and the two young guys Hu Junli and Qi Lin as substitutes, there is basically no need to worry about the left wing.¡±

    "Really?" Su Mei asked with interest, "Who is that person?"

    "Fabio; Grosso." Pei Wei did not show off this time, and happily said this name that was completely unfamiliar to Su Mei: "Italian, 22 years old this year, left midfielder, left back and even attacking midfielder  He can play, and I¡¯m very optimistic about his potential.¡±

    "I have never heard of this name." Su Mei thought hard, but still couldn't figure out who Grosso was: "Which team does he belong to? Serie A team or Serie B team?"

    "Team Ziena." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "I've never heard of this name either!" Su Mei was going crazy.

    "Team Ziena, the current position is" Pei Wei thought for a while: "ranked ninth in Serie C."

    "**¡ª%£¤You actually went to a team ranked ninth in Serie C to find foreign players! This is a huge insult to League A!" Su Mei broke out, preparing to represent the insulted team.  The "rich families" of A and A came to punish Pei Wei.

    "Barack, Tony, Materazzi, Adriano, Deco" Pei Wei smiled and named several names.  Su Mei's movements immediately froze - yes, Pei Wei has completely proven his unique vision in digging out foreign players in the past. Among the five names mentioned above, which one was not dug up from the second and third pole leagues and even amateur leagues?  player of?  But what happened next?  Everyone succeeds and there is never a bad time!

    "Tomorrow, we will leave for Italy! Although the fourth foreign player has not been selected yet, we must get this done first!"

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    Fabio Grosso was born in 1977.  I am twenty-two years old this year.

    For a player who grew up in Italy, a football country that has the world's No. 1 league and has won three World Cup championships.  At the age of 22, he can only play in Serie A. Basically, he will not be able to do much in his life. Maybe he will still find a place in Serie A if he continues playing like this, but he is still far away from the highest dream of all Italian players.  ¡ª¡ªEntering the national team may still be far away.

    But in the Ziena team, Grosso played pretty well. He is now the team's main offensive midfielder, scoring 13 goals in fifty-six games.  This is already a pretty good number.

    For a Serie C player, Grosso's life is pretty good now. He earns a salary that is higher than the team's and has no worries about his main position But Grosso is not satisfied.

    He does not want to waste his future career in low-level leagues. Although the income is good and enough for him to live comfortably in the future, he does not want to have no achievements worth bragging to his children after retiring - even if it is just  Being selected for the Italian national team once is also something to be proud of!

    It¡¯s just that although the current Serie A has lost its luster as a ¡°mini World Cup¡±.  But the remaining power is still there. Doesn't that Serie A team have several international players from various countries and local talents?  Even if they poach people, they will only poach each other or look for them in Serie B teams. The distance between Serie C and Serie A is not just two leagues.

    It was true that the scouts from the Perugia Club had tried to find him, but the salary conditions they offered were a bit too harsh. In addition, Perugia had a disgraceful treatment of some players excavated from the amateur league in the past.  record of.  I don't want to go hungry with the title of a Serie A player in name only, but I still have a family to support.

    So when Ziena¡¯s president called Grosso to his office after he arrived at the training ground, Grosso didn¡¯t know what was about to happen.

    He was even more confused when he saw a man and a woman sitting in the chairman's office.

    Grosso didn¡¯t recognize these two people, and judging from their appearance, they were two Asians. To be more precise, they were people from East Asia.

    ¡°These two are guests from China.??Fabio.  The chairman introduced him: "Pei, the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, and his wife, Mrs. Su Pei, this is Fabio."  "

    Grosso stood in front of two strange guests with some confusion, not sure why the chairman called him here.  But when he heard the title "Chairman Yunjia Tianyu".  His heart beat rapidly.

    I have heard this name Grosso, within the past few years.  Several of his compatriots have already played for this team. Now, these compatriots are all Serie A players, and they have already achieved considerable fame in Serie A.

    Materazzi became the captain of Perugia in just one and a half years, Toni played for Udinese, Gattuso played for Cagliari On their resumes, they all have people who have been here.  The experience of playing for a Chinese club.

    He had vaguely guessed something. Although in the eyes of Italians, Chinese clubs are nothing, but in any case, as an Asian championship team, Yunjia Tianyu is still better than the Ziena team in Serie C.  What's more, a boss with countless wealth came here for no reason, and asked to see him by name Grosso would be a fool if he couldn't think of anything else.

    The heart beats faster than expected.

    Sure enough, after introducing the two parties, a smile appeared on the chairman's chubby face: "Fabio, this morning, China Yunjia Tianyu Club officially made a request to us to introduce you The club's board of directors has made a request to Yunjia Tianyu Club.  I am very satisfied with the quotation proposed by Jia Tianyu, but we cannot make this move unilaterally. We must seek your opinion. Next, Pei will provide you with a contract. If you are satisfied, it will take effect immediately after signing. "

    After saying these words, Mr. Chairman sat aside with a smile. He had no reason to be unhappy - Pei Wei's transfer fee was one million US dollars, which was the team's expenditure for nearly half a year, so although  Grosso is a very important member of the team, and the head coach is unwilling to let go of this attacking midfielder, but the chairman directly agreed to Pei Wei's offer.

    ¡°Just kidding, a guy with an annual salary of less than $70,000 can buy a million dollars, what else can¡¯t he do in this kind of business?  You must know that even if the Serie A team takes a fancy to Grosso, it is impossible to pay too high a price. Since there is such an easy target who is willing to spend money to buy him, am I still afraid of selling?

    Pei Wei walked over with a smile, stretched out his hand to Grosso, and said in English: "Hello, Fabio, nice to meet you." Su Mei next to her quickly translated again in Italian.

    "I understand English, thank you for your translation." Grosso held Pei Wei's hand and began to look at Pei Wei.

    While Grosso was sizing up Pei Wei, Pei Wei was also sizing up Grosso - the "soul possessor" six years later looks the same as he did six years later, except that he looks younger and taller.  But it seems very gentle.

    "Fabio, I think the purpose of my visit, Mr. Chairman, has been made very clear. Our Yunjia Tianyu sincerely invites you, Fabio Grosso, to join our club. We have drafted a  Contract, you can ask your agent to look at this contract. If there are no objections, you will become the fourth Italian in the history of Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    Pei Wei emphasized the phrase "the fourth Italian". Let's see who the top three Italians are. Materazzi, Toni, and Gattuso - these are all now established in Serie A.  A famous person.

    Pei Wei knows what needs to be said to impress a player like Grosso who has the strength and dreams to enter the Italian national team but is currently in the lower leagues. The three previous Italian players all agreed to come under the beautiful blueprint he drew.  Yunjia Tianyu's, of course, they have realized this dream to a certain extent. At least they have now established a foothold in Serie A and are a big step closer to entering the Italian national team.

    "I don't have an agent." Grosso said calmly, "But I can watch it myself."

    Pei Wei signaled to Su Mei, who immediately took out a contract from the briefcase beside her and handed it to Grosso.

    The contract is very simple - in fact, the player's contract is very simple, salary, contract period, bonus, image rights, the most important ones are these four items.

    And the conditions offered by Pei Wei were very generous, at least much more generous than Grosso's current income - an annual salary of US$250,000, more than three times the current amount, a five-year contract with an annual salary increase of 10%, and he received  There are bonuses after important championships, and the player and the club each share 50% of the image rights, which is a very generous contract.

    Grosso felt Pei Wei's sincerity. In fact, both the transfer fee and personal treatment offered by Pei Wei far exceeded the specifications of a Class C player. Some Serie A team substitutes could evenThe treatment he received was nothing more than this. Grosso looked up at Pei Wei and nodded happily: "I am very satisfied with this contract! If there are no problems with the club, then I think I can immediately sign the contract."  Sign it."

    Pei Wei smiled, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s third foreign aid this season and the fourth Italian player in history is about to arrive.

    PS: It seems that only one or two people guessed this

    The remaining foreign players are superstars and forwards, but they are not Baggio. You must know that after the 2002 World Cup, he still wanted to join the national team.

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    This is not something he is used to doing. He is more used to filling the vacancies in the weak areas of the team. Now after signing Grosso, Yunjia Tianyu's lineup is complete, and there is no need to use up all four foreign players.  Blindly introducing foreign players is not only a waste of money, but also a waste of the club's human resources.

    As a fan of later generations, he clearly understands one truth - a team with 11 Maradona players will definitely not be the strongest team in the world in 2004, regardless of whether it has the likes of Double De, Rooney and others.  The England team still has the advantage of home court, the Portuguese team composed of the golden generation and rookie Ronaldinho, the star-studded Czech team, the extremely powerful Dutch team Which team does not have more superstar players than Greece?  But the Greek team that won the championship in the end had no superstars and only had a strong overall body.

    If you can win championships by stacking superstars, then Inter Milan will not be unable to win a championship for seventeen years, and Real Madrid in the "Galactico" era will not fall apart in the next few years and win nothing for several consecutive years.

    No matter how good a star is, he must have an environment in which he can display his abilities. If he cannot display his abilities, it will be a huge loss for him and the club.

    Now Yunjia Tianyu's lineup basically has no flaws. Although Lucio is gone, there are still three strong central defenders in the team. Zhu Guosheng, the newly promoted captain, is the absolute main force. Then depending on the opponent's tactics, Zhou Nan  He and Tang Yong take turns to partner with him. In addition, Du Wei is already seventeen years old. Last year, he jumped into the reserve team at the age of 19. When no one is available, he can be promoted to the first team, right back.  Xie Feng can still play for another year. Chen Xiaolong will play more games this year. On the right midfielder is Li Fang. This young man from Xinjiang has gradually become the main force. Zheng Zhi can also make a guest appearance. On the left, there are Wu Jiang and Ge  Rosso, Hu Junli and Qi Lin are all the main substitutes. In the middle midfield are Zhang Yiming, Yu Xiaowei, Deke, Zheng Zhi plus young midfielder Qian Dapeng. On the forward line are Adriano, Qu Le,  Wanpeng and Wenda, as long as there are no large-scale injuries, it is enough to play in the league with the ability of the existing players.

    To put it bluntly, even if there are widespread injuries, the young people in the reserve team will be able to step up quickly - Yunjia Tianyu's claim to be the strongest reserve force in the country is not bragging.

    This year, Chinese football has a lot of competition tasks. There are Asian Cup qualifiers at the beginning of the year, Olympic games in September, and the Asian Cup in October Therefore, the Chinese Football Association has also taken great pains in arranging the league schedule, so as not to affect the Olympic Games and the Asian Cup.  In preparation for the Asian Cup, try to arrange the 26 rounds of the league and the Football Association Cup before the end of November. The only way is to advance the league.

    So Pei Wei was ready to return to China after successfully signing Grosso. After all, there was a new coach, and the team and coach also had a familiarization process, so this year the team's concentration time was also advanced by a month.

    Just when Pei Wei and Su Mei were about to return to China, Li Qiang from Germany sent a message. When Pei Wei saw it, he was immediately stunned!

    This message is very simple: "AC Milan has made a request to Cagliari, hoping to introduce the team's player Ivan. The club hopes to buy out the player at one time, so I specially invite you to negotiate."

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    "Damn it, is AC Milan so short of midfielders?" Pei Wei thought with some surprise: "Gattuso only played half a season in Cagliariare you interested now?"

    But then I thought about it, AC Milan's approach is really not surprising - now is a vacuum period for AC Milan's midfielder. Since the departure of Davis, Desailly and other famous players, AC Milan's full-time midfielder  Ambrosini is the only one left who was trained in the youth training camp. For a giant, it is obviously not enough to have only one player in the important defensive midfielder position who can play the main role. Now AC Milan has introduced in the forward line  After joining Shevchenko, they have formed a dream combination, not to mention the defense. AC Milan has always been proud of their defense. Now it seems that the midfielder position has become AC Milan's biggest weakness.  Eager to find an outstanding defensive midfielder has become a top priority.

    In addition, Gattuso's performance in the past six months has been really good, firmly holding the position of Cagliari's main defensive midfielder. Although there is no outstanding performance in offense, his performance in defense is really amazing, average.  Each game ran more than 10,000 meters, made 6.5 steals, committed 13 fouls, and was violated five times

    AC Milan currently has many offensive players with outstanding technical skills in the midfield, but at the same time, it has also exposed the shortcomings of being too elegant and insufficiently aggressive. Now there is a wild and muscular man like Gattuso in front of him, and he is also an Italian player, so it looks like  Gattuso is nothing new.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?In the current Serie A season, AC Milan's offensive firepower is quite strong, especially after the young Ukrainian Shevchenko joined. Shevchenko, Weah, Biehov plus veteran Ganz, the four  A high-level forward coupled with the young Spaniard Jose worried that they could not score goals, but the slightly aging defense frequently conceded goals - Shevchenko's hat trick against Lazio in the league.  None of them helped Milan win, and the two sides tied with four to four - this was simply unimaginable a few years ago. In addition to the aging of the defense, the weak backbone was also a big reason.

    Thinking of this, an idea flashed in Pei Wei's mind.

    AC Milan seems to be determined to win Gattuso, so it seems that they can get some benefits

    Among the foreign aids that Pei Wei introduced to Yunjia Tianyu, although they are all different in terms of position, age, identity, and nationality, if they are carefully summarized, they are nothing more than three types of people:

    The first are future superstars like Ballack, Materazzi, Toni, etc. who are unknown in Europe and play in low-level leagues, but have full potential; the second are future superstars like Recoba and Ljungberg who are already  A country's national football team has gained a certain reputation in Europe or South America, but its value has not yet been fully recognized; in the third category, there is only Dunga, an absolute world superstar, who has begun to go downhill, but whether it is in terms of competitiveness or  There are extremely high value players on the business side.

    Putting aside the competitive level, in terms of expanding the influence of Yunjia Tianyu and the Chinese League, the influence of Dunga alone is greater than that of all other foreign players - after all, the fame is there, and Dengga came to Yunjia.  The sensation caused by Jia Tianyu even shocked the whole of Europe and South America.

    Laudrup and Klinsmann, who were introduced by Shandong Hualong last year, also belong to this type. Their joining has given Shandong Hualong an influence that can compete with Yunjia Tianyu in Europe. At the same time, these two superstars have also joined after joining.  Bringing the league championship to Shandong Hualong - it is really a good thing to gain both fame and fortune.

    It is a pity that it is difficult for such superstars to come to China. If Pei Wei hadn't made the first move, and if Hualong hadn't paid huge salaries, how could the three superstars mentioned above have come to China?

    Why would Pei Wei not want to bring in a few superstar players in their prime? Unfortunately, such players cannot be found with money. In this era, the influence of the five major European leagues even exceeds the temptation of money.

    Often such superstars have long since passed the point of playing for money. What they pursue is not just money, but more honor.

    ??And players like this are the favorites of every club, how can they be released easily, but this time AC Milan wants to buy Gattuso, but Pei Wei sees a hope.

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    Cagliari only received half of Gattuso's ownership. At that time, they were very happy with this decision, which not only saved expenses but also obtained an outstanding player, but now they have begun to regret it - ac  Milan's moves are definitely not too shabby, not to mention they only won the league championship last year - it's a pity that they only have half of the ownership

    In the next few days, AC Milan started negotiations with Cagliari and Yunjia Tianyu. AC Milan naturally wanted to take down Gattuso directly. In their view, Yunjia Tianyu was much easier to deal with. After all, now  Gattuso did not play for them, but it was not easy to recruit people from Cagliari.

    However, during the negotiations, AC Milan's managers found that it was Yunjia Tianyu who was not easy to deal with. Cagliari gave in quickly, and they quickly agreed to transfer half of the ownership of Gattuso - as long as  AC Milan was generous enough. They quickly agreed after AC Milan offered a transfer fee of US$4 million. After all, they only spent US$1.5 million to buy half of Gattuso's ownership, and they made a profit in half a year.  Two hundred and five - this number made Pei Wei chuckle to himself next to him.

    But when negotiating with Pei Wei and Su Mei, AC Milan's managers encountered difficulties. Pei Wei and Su Mei just hummed and hahaed, neither relenting nor refusing. Anyway, it was just one word: drag, drag this group.  The experienced manager thought something was wrong with the two Chinese.

    But dragging it on is not the same thing. In the end, Galliani, the second-in-command of the AC Milan club, was alarmed. Obviously, the president of the Italian Professional League thought it was very unpleasant to have to take action on the smallest matter.  So he asked Pei Wei directly: "What conditions do you need? Or, how much money do you need?"

    "I don't want money." Pei Wei smiled slightly. What he was waiting for was Galliani, the person who could make the decision. "I just want one person?" Then he said a name.

    Galliani's eyes immediately widened: "What? You want George?"

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 359 Impossible?  possible!

    Although this was a temporary act, it was not an impulsive move.

    On the surface, even if Gattuso is exchanged for George in a proportional exchange-who is Weah?  The first person to win the three crowns of African Footballer, European Footballer and World Footballer in the same year. In other words, in 1995, the first person in world football to win these three highest personal honors for football players!

    Although he was born in 1966 and is almost thirty-four years old this year, the black man's unique and strong physique has not reduced his lethality much. Last season, he scored nine league goals.  After Biehov and Leonardo, he is the third shooter in the team. In the first half of the league this season, although Weah's playing time dropped sharply due to Shevchenko's emergence, he  He still played seven times and scored four goals in fourteen league games last year. This goal rate also proved to people that George

    And what about Gattuso?  Although his performance in this half of the season is relatively eye-catching, he is just a coolie in the midfield after all. In this era, although everyone knows the importance of an excellent beast-type midfielder and defensive player, compared with offensive players,  It seems that the value of defensive players is still relatively low. Under normal circumstances, let alone half Gattuso, I am afraid that two Gattusos may not be able to be exchanged for one Weah.

    But, that¡¯s only under normal circumstances.

    The value of a player cannot be inferred using common sense. It is impossible to sum up a regular price based on the player's age, level, position and other factors like the football manager game - how much a club is willing to pay.  When buying a player, it's not just about how high the player's value is. The most important thing is whether the player is what he needs. It also depends on how important the player is to the club he currently belongs to.

    Why are some players sometimes able to sell for incredibly high prices?  It's very simple. One side wants it very much, but the other side doesn't want to let go or just wants to get more money - in the future, Pepe, a central defender who was not selected for the Brazilian national team and did not prove how capable he was, was actually let out by Real Madrid.  For a high price of 30 million euros, Real Madrid gave Cambiaso and Figo to Inter Milan for free. In addition to the relationship between the clubs, different needs are also a very important reason.

    Obviously, Gattuso is the kind of player AC Milan needs most now. This is determined by AC Milan's own situation-the midfielder position is their weakness, and they cannot introduce anyone too big during the winter break.  Excellent defensive midfielders - There are fewer and fewer outstanding defensive midfielders in Europe. They urgently need to "replenish their midfielders" to enable the team to compete for the league championship and Champions League championship in the next half season, otherwise they will not spend 400  Wan Lai bought half ownership of a defensive midfielder who had only played in Serie A for half a year.

    And Weah, in the eyes of AC Milan, no longer seems that important.

    Although this 33-year-old veteran still has the frightening ability he had when he was young, but after all, time is not forgiving, and he can no longer retain his good form. Last year was okay, AC Milan's striker strength last year  Not strong. Except for Biehov occupying one of the main forward positions, Weah will always have an advantage when competing with Ganz for another forward position. But this year, the young Ukrainian showed world-class performance as soon as he arrived in Milan.  The strength of a top-level forward, scoring ten goals in fourteen games, and Shevchenko's characteristics are very similar to Weah. They are both players with excellent speed, technology, strength, scoring ability and impact.  Rusconi's current habit is that it is impossible for him to keep two forwards with similar characteristics at the same time - this is the reason why Weah's appearances have dropped sharply this season.

    Just as the young Piero defeated Baggio back then, the young Shevchenko will now defeat Weah - the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and the waves in front die on the beach - this is the case in professional football, there are always a group of people  A group of young players emerged to replace the famous superstars.

    Using a veteran who is not that important to replace a young and important rookie is a business that has been done for Milan.

    Pei Wei has considered this matter very carefully. Based on the conclusions he reached through discussions and inferences with Su Mei and several senior agents in the European branch, there is more than 70% chance that AC Milan will agree to this transfer.  .

    Of course, the transfer is not just a matter between the two clubs - this has happened before, but that was before the Bosman Act was implemented - in addition to AC Milan's consent, Weah's own wishes are also very important  of.

    To a certain extent, it is even more difficult to persuade a superstar like Weah to come to China than to persuade AC Milan to release him.

    Even if AC Milan doesn¡¯t want Weah

    Ah Bu worry about finding a place in European football - one of the three major football playersIt's relatively easy to beat a lot of people to death with cards.

    But this difficulty is nothing to Pei Wei. As long as AC Milan relaxes, Pei Wei is very sure that he can persuade Weah.

    First, Pei Wei has a trump card in his hand, that is, he has a close relationship with Wenger. Weah made his debut in the European League with Monaco in French Ligue 1, and the head coach of Monaco at the time was Wenger, who was the one who discovered it.  Weah was born and trained into a world-class striker in the future. With his mentor's advice, Weah should be moved.

    Second, Pei Wei knows that in Liberia, Weah is no longer just a player - after he retired, he even ran for the president of Liberia. Although he failed in the end, he was very close to success.  On the Taiwan issue, Liberia recognized Taiwan's international status, so China severed diplomatic relations with Liberia. However, as a player with political ambitions, if Weah can contribute to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, it will be beneficial to his future political career.  It will be a huge help going forward.

    There are several reasons why Pei Wei has so much confidence in this seemingly impossible transaction.

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    "Are you kidding?" Galliani suddenly burst into a harsh laugh after being stunned for a while, which made Pei Wei frown: "If you want George, have you bought George?"

    "I'm not joking." Pei Wei said calmly: "If your club wants to obtain full ownership of Gattuso, then trade Weah As far as I know, Weah's contract expires in only one and a half years.  And Milan has no intention of renewing his contract. I don¡¯t think any club is willing to pay 4 million US dollars for Weah. You must know that Robert¡¯s transfer to Inter Milan is only 2 million US dollars.  "

    "But do you think Chinese clubs can compare with Serie A clubs? Why do you want the same treatment as Serie A clubs?" Galliani looked at Pei Wei funny.

    "So do you think you can compare with me? Why are you sitting here talking to me?" Pei Wei's eyes suddenly flashed a cold light that made Galliani's heart palpitate: "Even Berlusconi didn't dare to talk to me.  Why are you talking to me like this?"

    Galliani was taken aback, and then flew into a rage - few people dared to speak to him in such a tone, especially in the AC Milan club - but then he remembered who Pei Wei was in front of him.  Character - he is a rich man who can be ranked on the Forbes list. Although his personal wealth is still far behind his boss Silvio Berlusconi's wealth of over ten billion US dollars, and the boss has never been very fond of Chinese people, it is estimated that  If the boss talks to this Chinese person, he must be polite - this is the power of money.

    It was indeed a very rude thing for me to treat one of the world's richest people like this just now. Although I am the general manager of AC Milan and the executive chairman of the Serie A Professional League, at the same time I am just the owner of my boss Silvio Berlusconi.  He's just an employee - but can he just give in?

    Just when Galliani was in a dilemma, Pei Wei put away his murderous look and put on a smiling face: "Of course, I have always believed that both parties who can sit at the negotiating table are equal. Now,  I apologize for what I just said."

    Galliani forced a smile. Of course he knew what a donkey was called - maybe Italy had another word to describe this meaning. He held Pei Wei's outstretched hand: "I also apologize to you - I just said  It¡¯s so disrespectful.¡±

    What Galliani said just now was not unintentional. In fact, after knowing Pei Wei's request, he also carefully considered the feasibility of the matter. He said this just to put on a high profile and prepare for the subsequent negotiations.  Obtaining a good foundation was originally a skill in negotiation, but it was suppressed by Pei Wei with a tough attitude. This was also determined by the needs of both clubs - AC Milan very much needed Gattuso.  player, but Yunjia Tianyu does not need the forward Weah too much.

    Now that the basic tone has been set and the substitution has become a foregone conclusion, the only thing left is how to change and how to change - this is the matter of the negotiators under Galliani and Pei Wei, and it involves the maintenance of peace.  The transfer of such a player would certainly not be too rash, so Pei Wei and Su Mei stayed in Milan and waited for the final result.

    Of course, Pei Wei will not be idle during this period. He is going to persuade Weah to agree to join Yunjia Tianyu - of course, the professor will also need some help in the process.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 360 Asia¡¯s First League

    At first, when Weah knew that a Chinese club wanted to introduce him, his reaction was basically the same as Galliani's - except that he was much more polite - this was also determined by his status.  Although he is a star all over the world, he still looks small compared to a boss figure like Galliani who controls the decision-making direction of the entire Serie A professional league.

    Although Weah himself has felt that his status in AC Milan is not that important, for a superstar like him, it is still very easy to find a decent club in Europe to play the main role. Although Yunjia Tianyu is  Europe already has a certain reputation, and stars like Dunga have also played for this club, but these superstars will still not consider going to Asia unless they have to.

    However, after Pei Wei described the prosperous scene of the current Chinese league and listed the good life of several superstars who were not less famous than him in China, Weah began to feel  , going to China to play football doesn¡¯t seem to be that hard to accept.

    When he learned that Yunjia Tianyu Club and AC Milan Club had officially started negotiations on his transfer, the experienced Weah knew that this matter might really happen.

    In addition, after Pei Wei vaguely revealed in the conversation that he could help Weah become a goodwill ambassador for the coaches of China and Liberia, the sensitive Weah has discovered that going to China to play football may really have a great impact on his future political path.  Big help.

    After all, as a 33-year-old veteran, he will not be playing football for too long. He has long planned to enter politics after retirement to help the Liberian people have a better life. If he can establish a good relationship with China,  relationship, then your future path will be much easier.

    As a big country, China has gradually begun to increase its influence in the international community. It is a very stupid thing for the current government to sever diplomatic relations with China in order to provide Taiwan with "international aid". Most people in the country do not think so.  I am not satisfied either. If I can make a contribution in this area, it will be very helpful to my own development.

    Thinking of this, Weah began to seriously consider the possibility of transferring to China to play football. He promised Pei Wei to consider it. It can be seen from his expression that Weah still needs time to think more.

    When leaving, Pei Wei knew that it was time for Wenger to take action.

    Sure enough, under the persuasion of his mentor, Weah's last worry disappeared. Wenger assured on the phone that the level of the Chinese league is not bad, and it has great potential. In the future, it is very likely to develop into a world football league in addition to Europe and the United States.  There is another powerful force outside South America - in other words, there is no shame in playing in such a league!

    With a multi-pronged approach, this seemingly impossible deal was actually completed within ten days. On January 10, AC Milan announced the introduction of Cagliari¡¯s young local midfielder Gattuso for a transfer fee of  It is 8 million U.S. dollars. At the same time, the transfer fee for forward George in the team is 3.5 million U.S. dollars. In other words, the introduction of Wei Ayunjia Tianyu not only did not cost a penny, but also brought in 500,000 U.S. dollars.  .

    After completing this matter, Pei Wei really had nothing to do in Europe. He flew back to China with Su Mei with great ambition. On the plane, he was already looking forward to the news that Weah would join Yunjia Tianyu.  What a big shock it will cause after entering the country.

    But what Pei Wei didn't expect was that before he could shock the whole country, he would be shocked by several pieces of news he received after returning to China.

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    After returning to Yunjia, Pei Wei took a day off and then returned to the club to listen to Xiao Zhao¡¯s report on what had happened in the country recently and handle some club affairs.

    If it hadn't been for the arrival of a new coach, there would be no need for Pei Wei to be in charge of the club by himself. Yunjia Tianyu's current facilities at all levels are well-equipped and the staff set-up is also quite reasonable. However, this time there is a new head coach and a new one has been added.  Assistant coach - The coach is the soul of a team. Pei Wei, who does not want to lose the championship again this year, naturally needs to pay more attention to the club.

    There is nothing about the club. After all, Pei Wei has not left for a long time. Mourinho and the two new foreign players have not officially reported yet. Only Li Huajun took up the post with Pei Wei's recommendation letter.  After Zhao briefly talked about some trivial matters in the club, the first news he reported surprised Pei Wei and Su Mei.

    Liaoning changes hands!

    Just two days after Pei Wei and Su Mei left for Europe, a mysterious fund from the United States acquired the vast majority of the shares of the Liaoning Club. The Liaoning Club was originally the first club in mainland China to be financed and listed. Although the results were?How good it is, but it also alleviates some of the economic pressure. The current chairman Cao Jun also followed this approach. This fund is

    After collecting the scattered shares, he immediately made an offer to Cao Jun that made him unable to qualify. Cao Jun was originally a pure businessman and had not earned much income from the Liaoning team in the past few years, so he quickly transferred all the shares.  .

    After gaining control of the Liaoning club, the boss behind the funds immediately announced the privatization of the Liaoning club. At the same time, he announced that he would build a large training base covering an area of ??more than 10,000 square meters in Fushun within the next two years and introduce advanced technology from the United States.  Training equipment, it can be imagined that with Liaoning's profound heritage, coupled with advanced management and financial investment, the glory of the "ten championship" team is not far away.

    "Who is the boss behind the scenes? Have you found out?" After hearing the news, Pei Wei knocked on the table and thought for a long time, then asked.

    "Found it." Xiao Zhao said respectfully: "The background is very big Microsoft's third largest shareholder, the owner of the American NBA team Philadelphia 76ers, Chinese-American Zhang Bing He doesn't seem to want to hide his whereabouts. After success,  After acquiring the Liaoning club, I immediately held a press conference, saying that my return to China to acquire the Liaoning team was to contribute to the development of Chinese football.¡±

    "Zhang Bing?" Pei Wei and Su Mei shouted in surprise at the same time, and the middle-aged man who bet against them in the Las Vegas casino immediately appeared in their minds.

    "Sure enough, what he said that day was not unwarranted" Pei Wei suddenly laughed: "Zhang Bing, Hualong, Liaoning, Shandong plus the old Dalian and Shanghai, is it interesting, a five-nation melee? A  a, it¡¯s getting more and more interesting"

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    Zhang Bing, who owns 15% of Microsoft's shares and has a personal fortune of more than 5 billion US dollars, has entered the Chinese A-League and is ready to fight. This will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the old structure of A-A.  impact.

    Although Dalian achieved the worst results in history last year, the foundation lies there after all. Dalian will definitely make a comeback this year. Shanghai, which has been dormant for a long time, and Yunjia, the first two consecutive championships in A-A, plus  Liaoning and defending champion Shandong, which have received huge capital injections, these five teams are bound to make huge waves in the last A-A season of this century.

    If we add Sichuan, which was strong at the beginning of last year, and Beijing, which is at the feet of the Emperor, the pattern of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period in the League A has been formed.

    It can be foreseen that, at least in this year's league, it will be much more difficult to win the league championship than in previous years!

    However, Pei Wei was not angry at all, but felt sincerely happy.

    Being able to attract billionaires like Hualong and Zhang Bing to join, at least proves that the appeal of League A is many times stronger than when the professional league was first launched!

    Moreover, the number of strong teams proves the high level of a league. Any fan familiar with Serie A knows that the most attractive stage of Serie A was the "Seven Sisters" stage in the mid-1990s. In addition to the top three in the north, the Roma duo  Xiong, Viola and Parma form a strong mid-to-upper level. Which team is not a deterrent in the European arena?

    Looking back at the Bundesliga, Bayern's dominance has gradually made the Bundesliga far behind the other three major leagues, and has even been gradually surpassed by Ligue 1, Eredivisie and even Portugal

    ? It¡¯s called spring when a hundred flowers bloom

    But two days later, something happened that made Pei Wei unhappy.

    Zhang Bing, who newly joined Liaoning, made another surprising move. On January 23, Liaoning Club held a press conference to announce a heavyweight news: the former main striker of the Brazilian national team, the best player in the 1994 World Cup, and the famous "Independent Player".  "Wolf" Romario announced that he has joined the Liaoning team!

    "Damn it! He got the first step!"

    After learning the news, Pei Wei yelled in the office with anger. He was angry for nothing else, mainly because the Liaoning team had released such shocking news in front of him. Even if Weah's reputation  He can completely compete with Romario, but after the Liaoning team released such a news first, Yunjia Tianyu announced Weah's joining, and the influence was much smaller.

    Sure enough, even after Shandong Hualong announced a day later that it had signed a three-year contract with Bulgaria¡¯s number one star and 1994 World Cup Golden Boot winner Stoichkov, it did not cause much reaction.

    Next, Dalian Dongfang announced that it has introduced the 1998 World Cup golden boot from the Premier League Arsenal, Croatian striker Davao

    Three consecutive world-class players joining Chinese clubs not only caused a sensation in China, but also the entire world!

    If we talk about the previousIf the outstanding performance of Chinese clubs in the Asian Club Cup in 2019 demonstrated the status of the A-League in Asia at a competitive level, then the joining of three superstars this time made everyone think that the A-League is  Asia's No. 1 League!

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    One piece of news after another is like one huge spring thunder exploding in the land of China - although from the day Yunjia Tianyu rushed to the A-level, the Chinese League has always had at least one world-class player playing - from the beginning  It's Dunga. After Dunga left Yunjia Tianyu, Shandong Hualong's big deal brought Laudrup and Klinsmann, two superstars with huge reputations around the world. As these two superstars fulfilled their goals,  After finishing his contract with Shandong Hualong and retiring, all the fans originally thought that there was going to be a star vacuum in the A-A league - who knew what was going on with Chinese clubs at the turn of the century?

    ¡°The Lone Wolf¡± Romario, the best player in the 1994 World Cup, joins Liaoning

    Stoichkov, the top scorer in the 1994 World Cup and Bulgaria¡¯s number one star, joined Shandong

    The top scorer of the 1998 World Cup, the Croatian marksman Davosuk, who is known as having a "left foot that can play the violin", joined Dalian

    As Pei Wei expected, the Liaoning team, which was the first to announce the joining of a superstar, created the biggest sensation. Who doesn¡¯t know Romario¡¯s name?  Although he was hit by not being selected for the Brazilian national team in the 1998 World Cup, he was still the unique lone wolf in Da Gama, Brazil. This year he ended his contract with Valencia, Spain. Everyone thought he would continue to stay.  In Vasco da Gama, Zhang Bing intervened and hired him to join the Liaoning team!

    In anything, the first one will always take advantage. Although the reputations of Stoichkov and Davosuk who followed are not as famous as Romario, the sensation they caused is far less than that of Liaoning's introduction.  Romario comes big.

    But Pei Wei knew it in his heart.  Whether Dalian introduces Su Ke or Shandong introduces Stoichkov, the price they pay will probably not be lower than their own introduction of Weah and Liaoning's introduction of Romario.

    In order to get Weah, he paid a transfer fee of 3.5 million US dollars, plus an annual salary of nearly 2 million US dollars. Although bringing in a superstar like Weah is worth any price, if this salary is revealed  If you go out.  I'm afraid domestic players will be dissatisfied.

    But even if you calculate it this way, the introduction of Weah is a sure-profit deal for Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    This can be seen from Dunga¡¯s transfer.  Although Dunga's salary at that time reached one million US dollars, the income he earned for the club from attending various commercial activities every year was enough to make up for the shortfall in salary, not to mention the hidden income of increasing the club's brand value.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t know what price Zhang Bing paid to acquire Romario, but it must not be small. Even if Romario is now a free agent, his salary is a huge amount of wealth, and Romario chose Liaoning.  The only reason why I didn't choose Vasco da Gama was probably because of money.

    Although Romario played in Da Gama in the first two years, his salary was shared by Valencia and Da Gama. Now that his contract with Valencia has expired, Da Gama will pay him  His salary doubled in the blink of an eye, which was obviously difficult for Da Gama to afford. Zhang Bing probably took advantage of this and obtained Romario with a high salary.

    Of course there may be another reason, probably besides Romario himself.  Only Pei Wei knows - Romario's Thousand-Goal Plan - maybe the lone wolf thinks it's easier to score goals playing in the Chinese League.

    As for Su Ke and Stoichkov, Pei Wei can think of the methods that Hualong and Dalian King always use to poach these two.

    Shandong won the double championship last year, and the two superstars Laudrup and Klinsmann took the greatest credit. This year, these two people retired after their achievements. Shandong Hualong must find a way to make up for this loss.  The easiest way is to recruit at least one superstar who is as famous as the two of them. In this way, Stoichkov, who plays in the Japanese League, becomes a good candidate. First, he is famous enough.  Two, his level is high enough, third, he is an offensive player and can just fill the gap, and fourth, he is an offensive player.  It is also the most important point.  Bulgaria is also a former Yugoslavia country, and Santraci, the former head coach of the Yugoslav national team, is still very attractive.

    And Dalian Dongfang¡¯s performance last year was dismal.  After 26 rounds of the league, they only scored 29 points and ranked 11th. They narrowly avoided relegation. As a veteran and strong team, such results must make all Dalian people very dissatisfied. This year they invited Yugoslavia.  Coach Kosanovic asked the famous player Zhang Enhua to return from the English League One, just to regroup and challenge for the championship again, but this is obviously not enough. The group of players who competed with Yunjia Tianyu in the past two years are getting older and older.  Although some young players have been added, it is obvious that the entire team still lacks experience, especially the lack of outstanding forwards-Wang Tao has transferred, and Brazilian forward Orlando is unable to be used. It is obviously not enough to rely on a few young players.  ???, so Dalian Diwang always focused on Davosuk who was frustrated after the 1998 World Cup.

    Suker left Real Madrid after the 1998 World Cup and moved to Arsenal. However, he did not get many playing opportunities under Professor Wenger who was accustomed to using young players. In addition, Croatia is also one of the former Yugoslavia countries.  With Kosanovic as the go-between, it is not surprising that he agreed to come to the Chinese League.

    The news that the three superstars have joined the Chinese League has made Pei Wei happy and worried.

    Fortunately, the joining of three world-class superstars is enough to prove the influence of the A-League around the world. In the early 1990s, the Japanese J-League introduced a large number of balloon stars to make the Japanese league prosperous. Now, like Roma  The fact that a superstar like Austria chose China instead of Japan at least proves that the appeal of League A is gradually increasing, which is very beneficial for Chinese football to enhance its own image and increase its influence in the world.

    In addition, the influence that superstars like this have on Chinese players is also huge. Their abilities, skills, imagination and how to rationally use technology on the court will have an unprecedented impact on Chinese players. With words and deeds, China  Player abilities will also grow faster than before.

    As for worry, Liaoning, Shandong and Dalian had stolen the limelight first, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s announcement of Weah¡¯s joining would not be so conspicuous. Pei Wei thought with regret, if he had announced Weah¡¯s joining Yunjia Tianyu first, then now  The one with the highest reputation is probably Yunjia Tianyu.

    But since things have already happened, it is redundant to think about it again. What we need to do now is to announce the joining of two new foreign players and the appointment of a new head coach. The next training camp in Haigeng is the only chance to get in touch before the season.  Be sure to grasp it well.

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    As Pei Wei expected, when Yunjia Tianyu announced the news of the joining of Liberian foreign aid Weah and Italian foreign aid Grosso, the shock was not too great - Chinese fans had already received shocking news during this period.  Somewhat numb, but in Europe, the news of Weah joining a Chinese club attracted more attention than the previous three.

    After all, Stoichkov had already come to Asia in 1999, far away from Europe's attention. Romario was nominally a Valencia player, but actually played in the Brazilian league for the first two years, and Suker last year  He didn't perform very well and didn't play a few games at Arsenal. Weah was different.

    He also helped AC Milan win the long-lost league championship last season. He also played a lot in Serie A in the first half of this season. Although his status has dropped significantly, he is still an important member of AC Milan and is not the same in continental Europe.  Worry about not finding a good club - for such a player to come to China is undoubtedly a blockbuster.

    Well-known European sports newspapers such as "Gazzetta dello Sport" and "Marca" used large pages to report the news. Of course, they also reported the news that Romario, Stoichkov and Suker were joining the Chinese League at the same time.  , the article points out that if this trend continues, European superstars will have one more place to go before retiring, and that is to go to Asia to hunt for gold, and these superstars who can no longer perform their best in the fierce European leagues come to  It is undoubtedly a good thing for Europe to exert its remaining heat. It is very beneficial to the development of Asian football, the extension of their own football life, and the greater promotion of football around the world.

    However, the article also pointed out that at this stage, the European leagues are still the most attractive in the world, especially the four major leagues. Stars in their prime will only hope to stay in the four major European leagues to show their value and go to Asia.  Basically, they are still balloon stars. Among the four superstars who landed in China this time, Romario, Stoichkov and Weah are all players of the 1960s and 1960s, and they are all almost thirty-four or older.  Players who are already thirty-four years old. The younger Su Ke was also born in 1968. He is also thirty-two years old this year. They have all passed their peak period and begun to decline. At least within ten years, Asia¡¯s players  It is still impossible for the league to recruit superstar-level players who are truly in their prime. Asian football still has a long way to go if it wants to become a decisive force in world football.

    The Chinese media unanimously believe that the joining of four superstars has proved the dominance of the A-League in Asia. Looking at the major powers in Asia, which country can gather so many stars who enjoy great reputation around the world?

    Everyone is looking forward to the start of the league in 2000, and the grand occasion of the four kings meeting in the A-A.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 362 Sea Ridge

    2000 was the turn of the century, and it was also the beginning of the Chinese Professional League. After six years of continuous development, the Chinese League finally ushered in a glorious period. With outstanding results in the Asian arena, four superstars joined the A-League.  The team has brought great sensation to the A-League around the world. Faced with this great situation, the Football Association will not be idle.

    Before the start of spring training in Hainan, the Football Association announced three new decisions. The first one is to reduce the number of foreign players from five to four, and at the same time, these four foreign players can play at the same time. This news was actually announced last year.  One year is a buffer period, so clubs began to modify their transfer and foreign aid policies as early as last year, and this decision was implemented smoothly.

    The second decision is that from the beginning of this year's league, each team must have a local player under the age of 21 among the players in each round of the league. This is to allow young players to be better trained.  , the Football Association has been preparing to do this for a long time, but in the past few years, domestic young players have been inactive. Such a rigid rule will only make the league less enjoyable, and now the echelon facilities of each club have begun to bear fruit, so this  Although some clubs are dissatisfied with this rule, most clubs still accept this rule.

    As for the third provision, it is a rather long-term provision - two years later, League A will expand again from fourteen teams to sixteen teams, while League B:|.  The scale of the competition will also expand at the same time. The country is divided into six major competition areas. Every year, participating teams play home and away games in each competition area. The top two teams advance to the finals. In the finals, the twelve teams are divided into two groups to play a round-robin match.  , after the top four are determined, a single round-robin competition will be played. The top two teams with points will qualify for A-B next season.

    In this way, teams in Class A and Class B will play thirty league games every year. If the teams in Class B can reach the finals, they can also play more than ten or twenty games, and the opportunities for training will be greatly increased.  At the same time, the Football Association has also opened up the qualifications for the Football Association Cup. As long as the second-tier leagues register, they can participate in the Football Association Cup. In order to reduce the number of games, except for the final eight matches, other first few rounds of matches will use a  In the elimination system, which team's home game will be decided by drawing lots at the same time as the opposing teams come out.

    The introduction of this rule means that even the second-tier teams will have to be standardized in the future - the home and away system in the divisional league determines that the second-tier teams also have their own home court, which means that they can easily play dozens of teams.  People, the days when you can play in the second league just by registering with the Football Association are gone.

    However, this news did not attract much attention in Haigeng, which has already been concentrated. Firstly, because this matter is still relatively far away, and secondly, because the spring training in Haigeng are all Class A teams, which have already embarked on the road to success.  Normally, they don't think it matters to this regulation.

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    The sea in February is very lively.

    Although none of the national players from each team were in the team and were drawn to the national team to play friendly matches to prepare for the Asian Cup, and the members of the National Olympic team also gathered to prepare for the Olympics, but after gathering the 28 first-class teams,  Haigeng¡¯s popularity remains extremely strong.

    In the current spring training, the so-called physical fitness test basically has no meaning. After the clubs have actively learned the advanced physical training methods in Europe, they no longer have any fear of the original physical fitness test. They themselves also know that,  Strengthening players' physical training is basically a guarantee for league results. They can consciously abide by the Football Association's rigid regulations. At least in recent years, national teams at all levels have rarely experienced physical problems. In addition, the Football Association has arranged physical fitness tests in line with public opinion.  The grading system does not require older players to worry about this. In other words, the biggest purpose of spring training arranged by the Football Association in the past - to strengthen physical fitness has completely disappeared.

    However, the Football Association does not plan to cancel spring training. Because of the expansion of the league, it is even planning to use part of the funds to expand the Haigeng base and add six to eight training fields and player accommodation places to alleviate the current overcrowding in Haigeng.  Bosses with hundreds of millions of dollars still have to squeeze several people into a room.

    In fact, the Haigen spring training model, which has been criticized by fans in later generations, actually has its own advantages.

    Twenty-eight teams spent about a month together. Not to mention anything else, it was a very simple thing to just find opponents to play friendly games to quickly increase the team's level of integration, and in such a situation  During the game, it is not only teammates who become familiar with each other, but also opponents from other teams. This clears a lot of obstacles for the running-in of national teams at all levels after they are formed. As long as most of the time is not wasted on physical training, this way  Many teams training together will undoubtedly bring benefits to the overall level of Chinese football.

    As for being too close to each otherAfter knowing that the real league will undoubtedly become boring, it is even more pointless.

    , like the giants in Europe, which of their player characteristics, level, and tactics are familiar to you?  Their league is still going great!

    Moreover, this allows the owners of each club to increase interaction. Once they are familiar with each other, they can discuss transfers by themselves, which virtually reduces the living space of the so-called "middlemen" and makes the transactions between the teams more transparent.  .

    Having said that, including all the giants in Europe, don¡¯t they always start training in a few places with pleasant weather and beautiful scenery before the start of the league?  In early spring in China, there is probably no place with a better climate than Kunming, Yunnan, where the sea is located. It can not only promote exchanges between clubs, but also allow players who are not in the same club to get familiar with each other, and can also create a lot of money for the local area.  income - why not.

    Precisely in view of this, even though the physical fitness test exists in name only, the annual spring training has not been cancelled. Instead, it will become a routine before the start of each season for each club and will continue.

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    A league, at the beginning of the season, what is the biggest theme?  There is no doubt that it is a transfer.

    Strong teams should check for leaks and fill in the gaps to make up for the weaknesses in the lineup to the greatest extent. Weak teams should also try their best to introduce several outstanding players to prepare for the goals of the new season.

    After the Football Association relaxed the transfer market, transfers have become much simpler than before. As long as the buyer, seller, club and players have negotiated terms and then registered them with the Football Association, the go-betweens are the clubs and players who hire or hire themselves.  He is a genuine agent designated by the Football Association. Players and clubs have contract years. Both the club and the players have a certain initiative in transfers, which will neither cause the club to suffer too much loss nor the players to suffer too much.  loss.

    The Chinese League started late, but being late also has its advantages. The leagues that started early have already figured out the rules and regulations suitable for the Chinese League at your fingertips, so as to avoid many detours. For example, free transfer is better than the delisting in later generations. I don¡¯t know.  Many times, like the Football Association of later generations, artificially setting a player transfer amount is a thankless task.

    In addition to the four superstars joining, Dalian Dongfang is the most prosperous in the domestic transfer market.

    In addition to bringing in Su Ke and recalling Zhang Enhua, President Wang of Dalian Dongfang personally called Pei Wei and asked to transfer Dalian forward Wan Peng to Yunjia Tianyu.

    Wanpeng was originally from the Dalian youth team, but Pei Wei had already poached him. However, Wanpeng's position in Yunjia Tianyu was not stable. At first, he was loaned to Jilin for training. When Hao Dong  Yang Tian only returned to Yunjia Tianyu after two players went abroad, but they could not afford to lose a main position. After receiving this news, he himself was a little relaxed.

    Pei Wei agreed after thinking about it for a while. Now Yunjia Tianyu's striker is unprecedentedly powerful. The two foreign players Weah and Adriano should be the main force without any accident. In this way, Qule and Wanpeng will be in any position.  It is indeed a waste to put a forward who can be the main force in an A-A team on the bench. In addition, there is Wenda who is extremely competent as a substitute, so letting Wanpeng go will not have a big impact on the team.

    Although he agreed to Wanpeng's transfer to Dalian, Pei Wei still stabbed Mr. Wang to death. After paying a transfer fee of 3.1 million, Mr. Wang brought Wanpeng back to Dalian as before.

    This year's transfer market is not prosperous. The first reason is that domestic clubs are basically more willing to use the more economical method of digging talents from the youth team to find new talents, while the lineup of the established strong teams has basically been stable.  Some major surgery is necessary, so except for Dalian Dongfang's bigger move, the transfers of other clubs are all small and no big deal.

    Until the end of the transfer period, the largest player transfer involved was when Shanghai Shenhua sold former national team goalkeeper Ou Chuliang to the newly promoted Xiamen team for 4.3 million. This also made Ou Chuliang the domestic player this season.  The "king of transfers".

    There is also a reason for this situation, that is, Xiamen and Yunnan, the two newly promoted teams this year, do not have much financial resources to buy crazy players and turn the league upside down - like Yunjia in 1996 and Chongqing in 1997, they had a lot of money as soon as they were upgraded.  Few spend money to recruit outstanding players. Nowadays, the management of Chinese clubs tends to be more rational.

    However, although he did not buy any players, Pei Wei stayed in Haigen for a long time. That was because taking advantage of Haigen's spring training, the bosses of each club gathered together again to discuss some matters for this season.  , this is also the second gathering with the prototype of a professional league after the A-A bosses gathering in 1998.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 363 The Second Party

    This guest house is not big, but it is already the largest and best-equipped guest house near Haigen Base. In the largest room of this guest house, dozens of middle-aged or elderly men gathered.  There was smoke and whispers.

    These people have different looks and ages, but they all have one thing in common, that is, they all carry the temperament of a successful person - a very ethereal temperament, but judging from the demeanor and style of their conversation,  , are not small people.

    These people are naturally the bosses of the twenty-eight clubs A, A, B.

    It has been two full years since the last such meeting. The last time Pei Wei gathered all the club bosses under the guise of informing them about the salary limit order issued by the Football Association - it was only at Haigeng spring training.  This condition only existed during the 1980s. In normal times, everyone would be far apart. It would be difficult to gather together.

    However, the benefits brought by the last meeting are obvious. After controlling player income, the expenses of each club have been greatly reduced. Although there are still basically no clubs that can achieve profitability, they can still maintain the minimum accounts.  Balance, a club can still afford to lose thousands of dollars every year.

    After all, these thousands are nothing compared to the brand effect brought by a team.

    I think back then, a winery in Shandong spent hundreds of millions of advertising dollars in order to obtain prime time advertising time on CCTV. The effect obtained was probably not as great as the naming rights of an ordinary mid-tier A-A team.

    Therefore, these bosses have done a good job in the past few years. They have saved money for the group and achieved results. Just looking at the looks on the faces of the bosses who came today, you can see that they have done a good job in the past two years.  The spring breeze is triumphant, and my little life is very nourishing.

    Most of the people who came today are old faces from the last party. Of course, there are also a few new people who have joined. The most eye-catching ones are probably the boss Hualong from Shandong and the boss Zhang Bing from Liaoning. Although they are new newcomers, they are still present.  None of the other bosses dare to look down on them - in terms of personal assets, except for Pei Wei who can stabilize one of them, the other bosses are really nothing.

    The table was filled with drinks and high-end cigarettes, which were supplied by the owner of the Yunnan team who had just joined the A-level A team. The last time such a party was held, the Yunnan team was still a B-level team, so this time Yunnan¡¯s President Feng took the initiative to ask for all the drinks and cigarettes.  Let¡¯s talk about the ¡°Friendship of Landlords¡±. As a club that has just been upgraded, it is very important to have good relations with other clubs.

    Seeing that people had almost arrived, Pei Wei coughed lightly: "Everyone, please be quiet."

    The bosses all quieted down. Of course they were not here to drink, smoke and chat. In the final analysis, such a gathering was nothing more than a discussion between clubs on how to obtain greater benefits in the league.

    "The last time we got together was two years ago, right?" Pei Wei smiled and said something nonsense: "In the last gathering, everyone abided by the unwritten rules set, and  The results are good. I think the economic situation of your clubs has improved to a certain extent in the past two years, right? I think the purpose of gatherings like this is nothing more than to bring everyone together and work together to come up with some good ways to increase growth.  The income of the club will increase the attractiveness of the league. First, it will make Chinese football develop faster. Second, it will make fans more happy to watch football. Third, we can also get more benefits - everyone said so.  no?"

    The bosses all laughed, and Pei Wei's words spoke to their hearts. Of course, the third item should be put first, but if you can complete the first two while completing the third item,  That would be more perfect.

    "So, there is no clear goal for today's gathering. After all, the league has been developing very well in recent years. If you have any good and reasonable suggestions, please put them forward and let's discuss them together. As long as  It¡¯s beneficial to everyone, so there¡¯s no reason not to pass it, right?¡±

    After saying these words, Pei Wei sat down, picked up the tea cup and blew it gently, while his eyes kept looking at the faces of several heavyweight bosses.

    Dalian's Mr. Wang has a relatively indifferent expression. Last year, Dalian Dongfang's performance was extremely poor. Being ranked outside the tenth place was a great shame for all Dalian people. It seems that during the intermission period of the league, Mr. Wang's life was not easy.  Finding a coach and buying players are enough for him, so he probably won't make any suggestions. Shanghai's President Yu doesn't look too good either. In the past few years, Shanghai Shenhua has taken on the title of a strong team, but has not been able to gain it.  What great results? He claimed to win the championship every year, but was pushed to third place every year. Beijing's Zhang Zongze had a relatively calm expression. Originally, Beijing Yulin was a relatively aloof team among the A-A teams. At the feet of the emperor, he was the symbol of the capital.  Its strength is also in the A-levelAlthough they basically don¡¯t have much hope of winning the championship, they are a strong team.

    They are doing pretty well. As for the bosses of other small and medium-sized clubs, they have less say than they do. It is probably impossible to expect them to speak.

    Pei Wei paid more attention to the expressions of Zhang Bing and Hualong. Hualong still looked cold, as if someone owed him two hundred dollars, while Zhang Bing had a Hexi smile on his face, looking aloof from the world.  No contention.

    To be honest, even Pei Wei can't think of any ideas that can allow each club to obtain greater benefits. At this stage of the league, basically all the financial resources that each club can develop have been developed, such as tickets, broadcast fees, and fan supplies.  ¡ª¡ªEven if the traditional income of European giants is only a few items, in addition to the share of the Champions League, other incomes that Chinese clubs should develop have been developed. Although it is far less than the income of European teams, the consumption level of Chinese fans  Put it there, this is not something that can be increased overnight.

    To put it bluntly, Chinese clubs are now operating with debt. All the bosses can do is to make the club lose less and make the group feel that these losses can be made up elsewhere. Like Mr. Zhou in Wuhan, he  His club loses nearly 10 million every year, but his Yazhi Group saves at least 20 million in advertising costs, so although it is a bit difficult, it can still be supported.

    As for player transfers, domestic transfers are just one thing. However, there are still too few players in China that can make Europe interested. Except for Yunjia Tianyu, who has made a lot of money in the sale of several foreign players.  In addition, the benefits brought by other international players playing abroad cannot even make up for the losses caused by the decline in team strength.

    So from a certain perspective, the prosperity of a league is closely related to the overall level of the national economy. If the per capita income is high, there will be more fans who have the financial ability to go to watch the game, so the club's income will also increase.  There will be a corresponding increase, so that they can afford better stars. If the per capita income is low, then the stars will only be lost quickly. The giants in the Brazilian and Argentine leagues basically rely on exporting stars to Europe to survive, so their countries  Although the team's level is world-class, European teams have clearly had the upper hand in the Toyota Cup competition in recent years.

    The decline of Serie A seems to prove this - of course only Pei Wei knows this at this time - after entering the 21st century, with the slow economic growth in Italy and the increase in the unemployed population, a large number of small and medium-sized clubs can only rely on sales.  Players are provided to maintain the normal operation of the team. Among the seven Serie A sisters who were extremely glorious in the European arena in the mid-to-late 1990s, Fiorentina was once relegated to Serie C due to bankruptcy. It once won the Serie A runner-up and even achieved good results in the Champions League.  Parma can only make a living by selling players. The stars they sold can even form a luxurious team capable of winning the European Champions Cup - Buffon, Cannavaro, Thuram, Veron, Qui  Yesa, Crespo, Mutu, Adriano, Gilardino After selling so many stars, Parma has completely become a weak team that fights for relegation every year. As for  Lazio, after spending crazy money to buy people and win a league championship, this team quickly fell into decline. It also changed from a championship team to an ordinary team, except for the huge financial support behind it.  Outside of the top three in the north, even Rome can only live on a budget.  Looking back at the Premier League, even mid-range teams like Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester City can easily spend tens of millions of euros to buy players. It is not surprising that the Serie A teams are overshadowed by the Premier League teams in the Champions League.  Something happened.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei sighed. The football industry has never existed outside the national economy. It seems that if Chinese football wants to develop at this stage, it can only take the grassroots route, which is to vigorously develop youth football and increase the number of players to train.  Infrastructure, follow the route of South American leagues such as Brazil and Argentina, focus on exporting players, and use European teams to cultivate stars for the Chinese national team while gaining economic income. This is the path that is most suitable for the current situation of Chinese football.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: In addition to themselves, the Chinese League has also attracted tycoons with huge wealth like Hualong and Zhang Bing, but how many such Chinese tycoons are there?  Even if there are many, I'm afraid not many are interested in investing in football.

    Seeing the silence among the bosses present, Pei Wei secretly thought, wouldn¡¯t he have no suggestions at all?  Then this gathering would be meaningless - I originally planned to come to such a gathering every year and eventually form a formal professional alliance, but it seems that I am still a little anxious.

    At this time, Zhang Bing suddenly raised his hand and said with a gentle smile: "I have a suggestion"

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 364 Zhang Bing¡¯s Proposal

    Chapter 364 Zhang Bing¡¯s proposal

    Hearing what Zhang Bing said, Pei Wei was moved in his heart - the fear of a gathering like this is that it will be a cold one. If everyone is gathered together with great fanfare and no substantive content is discussed, it will be easy to  It will give people the feeling that "this kind of gathering is meaningless". If this situation really occurs, such gatherings may become extinct in the future.

    It¡¯s so embarrassing!  This young man!  Pei Wei thought happily in his heart.

    Suddenly all eyes were focused on Zhang Bing, and everyone was a little surprised - when it came to suggestions, logically speaking, it was not Zhang Bing's turn, a novice who had just joined the Chinese League.  , after all, he does not understand the current situation of the league.

    Zhang Bing stood up, first smiled and bowed his hands to everyone around him: "Everyone here is my senior. Mr. Zhang just bought the Liaoning Club not long ago. Logically speaking, there is no opinion to raise, but Mr. Zhang  I have a habit of always clarifying all the rules before starting no matter what I do So when I bought the Liaoning Club, I also asked the former boss Mr. Cao for advice, and I also learned a little bit about the current situation of our league.  Some operating rules. To be honest, after examining the current environment of Chinese clubs, I feel that the management of Chinese clubs is simply excellent. Although the clubs are basically losing money due to the relatively low spending power of fans,  The influence and advertising effects created by the club have greatly exceeded the amount of losses. It is no exaggeration to say that the current business strategy implemented by Chinese clubs is a new path that absorbs the advantages of European and American leagues and combines it with its own reality  How do you say that? Another way to put it is to 'take the road of socialist football with Chinese characteristics'."

    The bosses laughed one after another, and their favorable impression of Zhang Bingdi increased a bit. Praise always makes people feel happy, not to mention the praise from such a big boss.

    They completely forgot that these regulations were proposed by Pei Wei and then discussed and passed.  Especially in terms of club management, Yunjia Tianyu has always been ahead of all clubs, and Pei Wei has not hesitated to share these experiences with all clubs.

    Pei Wei smiled and was not angry because the other bosses had forgotten that he had come up with these rules. He felt more happy, a kind of happiness that someone finally understood his hard work.

    Zhang Bing changed the topic: "Although I admire everyone here for thinking of such a good league rule, I have different opinions on one of them. To exaggerate, if this continues, there may be many problems.  serious consequence."

    None of the other bosses spoke. Only Mr. Zhang from the Shenyang team couldn't help but speak: "Mr. Zhang, are you speaking too loudly? I think these rules were adopted through collective discussion among all of us.  The past two years have also proven the effectiveness of these rules What rules can lead to such serious consequences that those of us who have been in this industry for such a long time don't know, but you, a novice, can detect it? "

    Pei Wei and Mr. Zhou beside him exchanged meaningful glances, and Zhang Bing suddenly entered Class A in a strong way.  The biggest impact is probably on the other two first-class teams in Liaoning Province - Dalian and Shenyang. Dalian's Wang always has to pay attention to his demeanor no matter what, and when it comes to northern football, Liaoning is the traditional big brother. However,  Shenyang has no such concerns.  Now as expected, the first one jumped out.

    Zhang Bing was not angry at Mr. Zhang's somewhat explosive words. He still smiled and said, "I think maybe Mr. Zhang misunderstood what I meant. I don't think that the rules you made before are wrong - the general direction is  Absolutely correct. It¡¯s just that there are some flaws in some small aspects Besides, I think the original purpose of this gathering is to give everyone a place to speak freely. As the saying goes, there is no priority for learning, and those who achieve first come first. I think  This shouldn¡¯t have anything to do with me being a newcomer, right?¡±

    Mr. Zhang choked up after saying these words. When he opened his mouth, Mr. Zhang found that he had nothing to say, so he had to sit down in frustration.

    Pei Wei opened his mouth to smooth things over: "I think Mr. Zhang may be a little impatient. And Mr. Zhang" He suddenly felt that he didn't know which Mr. Zhang he was talking about, so he smiled awkwardly: "Mr. Zhang"  We very much welcome opinions. After all, we are in the bureau, and there will always be things we cannot see. Although Mr. Zhang is new here, he is a bystander. As long as what he says makes sense, we have no reason not to accept it, right? "

    "That's what Mr. Pei said." Mr. Wang, Mr. Yu and others nodded in agreement.  Pei Wei stretched out his hand to Zhang Bing, gesturing for him to continue.

    Zhang Bing smiled in return.  Then he continued: "I don't have any objections to other places, but I have a problem with the salary limit.The way I feel is somewhat unacceptable.  "

    Pei Wei was stunned and looked up at Zhang Bing. He didn't expect Zhang Bing to ask such a question, but he immediately felt nervous - Zhang Bing had objections to limiting players' salaries. This is something that makes sense.  , after all, the club's large expenditure is not a problem for him. For someone who can support an NBA team, it is definitely not a problem to support an A-A team. Relying on spending money to quickly achieve results is obviously a shortcut.

    Although Pei Wei is not afraid of doing this, with his current financial resources, it is more than enough to support several European giants, but if this opening is opened, it will definitely cause malicious competition among all clubs. It will be difficult for players' income to decrease after a sharp increase.  .

    By then, I am afraid that in addition to our own Yunjia Tianyu and Liaoning Shandong, which have huge financial support, established teams such as Dalian, Shanghai and Beijing will also be on the verge of bankruptcy because they cannot make ends meet.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei was shocked. If Zhang Bing really made such a request, he would definitely not be unprepared at all. He would at least contact a few allies to prepare to overturn the salary limit order So who would it be?

    Hualong will probably be one of them. After all, he is not short of money. What he wants is honors and championships, and the financial resources of Dalian and Shanghai cannot be underestimated. If these four companies unite, their strength will be great.  , after all, a strong team like this will always have several allies more or less.

    And I am afraid that the only two clubs that will firmly stand on their side are Wuhan and Jilin, which have a good relationship with themselves but do not have sufficient financial resources - the situation is not good.

    Pei Wei gritted his teeth.  He is determined to stop this matter. Even if the professional league breaks up, the trend of driving up players' income will not be allowed to operate again. After all, he can speak in the Football Association. At worst, he will use the Football Association's rigid regulations to stop it.  .

    When he thought of this, Pei Wei suddenly remembered what Zhang Bing said when he was betting against himself: "I'm afraid it's not good to hurt others with your own abilities"

    Does Zhang Bing want to hurt others now?

    After thinking so much, it was only a moment of thought. Zhang Bing continued: "The current rules in the league are that the maximum annual salary of a player cannot exceed 1.5 million, and there is no appearance fee or winning award. After winning the championship,  The rewards must be subject to the Football Association¡¯s luxury taxis that right?¡±

    He was asking about Pei Wei.  Pei Wei nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes, this is to reduce the burden on the club. At the same time, we have also set a minimum salary. The minimum annual salary for first-team players must not be less than 300,000 yuan, and they must have a formal contract.  "

    "Everything else is fine, but not having an appearance fee is unreasonable." Zhang Bing nodded and said: "The treatment is the same whether playing or not playing, so what motivation do players have to play? In Europe. Players  The income earned at the club is basically divided into three parts: basic salary accounts for 30%, appearance fees, goal awards, etc. account for 35%, and bonuses after winning the championship or achieving goals account for 30%.  Five In China, players' basic salary accounts for 80% This is a very unreasonable system, just like the so-called 'iron rice bowl'."

    The bosses present all showed thoughtful expressions, and Zhang Bing continued: "Doing this is actually a huge waste of resources and does not comply with the principle of distribution according to work and it can easily make players slack.  Psychologically. Anyway, there is no difference between playing and not playing, you can still get the salary.¡±

    "This is indeed a problem." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "We also discussed this problem at the time, but after repeated discussions, there was no better way. The salary limit must be limited, and there is no limit on player income.  The expansion will bring a devastating blow to a league, and when China's per capita income level is not high, the actual income of players is already very high, so it was not advisable to increase the income of players.  Performance during training was linked to salary, and performance on the field was judged by the fansbut this was too artificial, so it was automatically stopped after a period of time.¡±

    "Mr. Pei makes sense." Zhang Bing smiled: "So my proposal is that the maximum salary limit remains unchanged and there is no winning award, but the player's appearance fee is increased. This increase cannot be too high and must not exceed  10% of the team's average salary. For example, if the team's average weekly salary is 50,000, then the appearance fee for a game must not exceed 5,000 Although the money is not much, it is also a motivation.  , after all, no one would mind having too much money. What do you think?¡±

    The bosses discussed among themselves one after another. If we calculate based on the appearance fee of 5,000 for the players in a game, then there are 20 people on the roster in a game, which is 100,000, and the twenty-six rounds of the league are 260.  One hundred thousand, even ifIn addition, the FA Cup is only about 3 million. Compared with the club's current income, this amount of money is nothing. If this amount of money can really make the players work harder on the court, then it will undoubtedly be worth it.  .

    Pei Wei made a quick calculation in his mind and recognized the feasibility of Zhang Bing's proposal. This proposal could make up for the shortcomings of the original salary limit order, and it would not increase much, and at the same time, it would allow the players to be more effective on the court.  Be proactive and be more enthusiastic during training - after all, the coach will only let players play if they perform well in training.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 365 The party is over

    "Wouldn't this run counter to our original intention? When we first agreed on the salary limit order, it was to control the players' income from being too high to ensure that the club's deficit does not increase. Now we have to increase the appearance fee, although it is not expensive.  "More, but will opening this hole make the players' appetites bigger and bigger? Then won't we be led by the players?"

    "So if the appearance fee is not increased, will the players become more and more dissatisfied? It is unfair and abnormal to have the same treatment as those who do not play. The main basis for distinguishing important players from ordinary players is whether they can play.  The main force" Zhang Bing replied with a smile: "Even if the players will not be dissatisfied because of this, if this continues, there will definitely be a slack mentality. Without motivation, how can the players actively fight on the court like that?  Is it exciting to watch? If the game is not exciting, the fans' attention will be focused on other aspects. The league that loses attention will lose its vitality, and the general group of each club will lose its advertising effect How many companies will spend money at that time?  Join the team?"

    "Well, that makes sense." Mr. Wang from Dalian nodded. In the past two years, Dongfang Group relied on the Dalian Dongfang team's outstanding performance in the Asian arena to sell their products to Japan and South Korea. The group's income has greatly increased.  He felt deeply about the increase: "Only exciting games can attract more attention. If this increase in money can increase the motivation of the players I think it is worth it."

    "Another point is that our club actually occupies an absolutely dominant position in paying players salaries. As long as the clubs can be consistent, the players will have no say in front of us" Hualong next to him also spoke.  "But have you ever thought about it, if we keep tightly controlling the players' income, the players' dissatisfaction will gradually increase. When the dissatisfaction reaches a certain level, will they form an alliance like us?"  Come against us?"

    Players Union!  Such a word flashed in Pei Wei's mind.

    A mature league basically abides by the principle of separation of three powers - the Football Association is responsible for the specific direction and the hosting of the league, the professional league discusses how to increase revenue and expand influence and distribution of interests, and the players union is responsible for its own interests.  Gatekeeping - in other words, the Football Association has the power, the clubs have the funds, and the players are the main body of the league. The three are mutually restrained and interdependent, forming a stable framework.

    The Football Association cannot do without the club¡¯s sufficient financial resources and the players¡¯ performance on the field. The club cannot do without the Football Association¡¯s organization and players¡¯ participation. The players need the Football Association¡¯s management and the club¡¯s salary for them. Neither one of them will work.

    However, given China's special circumstances, it is obviously impossible to suddenly implement the separation of powers. The market can only promote the improvement of rules through the gradual development of leagues. Now that the prototype of a professional league has come out, the players' union then I'm afraid  It has to be formed spontaneously by the players.

    This can only be a long process. When the market needs it, professional leagues appear. Similarly, when the market needs it, the players' union will gradually form. This is an inevitable process, and it is not based on human will.  for transfer.

    In the early days of the professionalization of Chinese football, when the Football Association was the dominant one, the wise and courageous leaders were needed to make the league run normally. When the league matured to a certain level, when the Football Association could no longer cover the sky with one hand, the system became  This ensures the normal development of the league.

    "The club cannot be led by the players, and the players should not be in an absolutely weak position and let the club impose conditions." Pei Wei slowly spoke: "Both sides should be equal. The club pays for the players to come to the game, and the players  Let the club gain actual benefits through exciting games - the two should be complementary and mutually beneficial, and only by achieving a win-win situation can the cooperation be continued for a long time."

    Pei Wei glanced at all the bosses present: "All our clubs unite, we do have the ability to issue orders to all players, and even affect the decision-making of the Football Association to a certain extent But have you ever thought about it, if all the players unite  If they get up, then their abilities"

    What abilities do players have?  For individual players, they absolutely cannot shake the dominance of the club, but if all the players unite, whether it is a strike or something that affects the league, the consequences will probably not be borne by the Football Association and the club.

    After all, the Football Association and clubs are just managers. What fans really want to watch is the game, the game in which players participate.

    Thinking of this, most of the bosses couldn¡¯t help but change their expressions. They can imagine that if the players really unite to make some demands to the club, they really can¡¯t refuse-

    &nbsp; A player is easy to deal with, but if all the players are fired, will the club exist?

    "Okay, I think we all have discussed Mr. Zhang's proposal more thoroughly. I think everyone should understand its pros and cons. Now let us raise our hands to vote. More than two-thirds  If the boss agrees, then the proposal is passed." Pei Wei said, "Okay, let's start voting now!"

    After finishing speaking, Pei Wei first raised his hand, and then Zhang Bing and Hualong also quickly raised their hands.

    It¡¯s no surprise that these three people agreed to this. The three of them are the three richest among all the first-division team bosses. The syndicates behind almost all clubs probably don¡¯t have as much money as they do. The next ones raised their hands and agreed.  They are several relatively wealthy clubs such as Shanghai, Dalian, Sichuan, and Chongqing. Surprisingly, the bosses of the two newly promoted teams Yunnan and Xiamen also quickly raised their hands and agreed to this. However, considering that the main task of the newly promoted teams is to avoid relegation, the key  It is not difficult to understand that money can only be used to make players work harder.

    Pei Wei was the first to raise his hand. On the contrary, his loyal allies Mr. Zhou from Wuhan and Mr. Wan from Jilin seemed a little hesitant. But it is no wonder that the two clubs are only private companies behind them, and their scale is not large. They only last a year.  With a profit of tens of millions, it is already difficult enough to support a team. If it weren't for the team's good advertising effect, they would almost be unable to support it, so naturally they are hesitant.

    However, these two clubs have established relationships with Yunjia Tianyu relatively early, and they are also the clubs that have learned Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s management experience relatively early. They can still afford to increase their expenses by several million a year. We see more and more  The boss raised his hand in agreement with this rule, and finally raised his hand.

    "Well, it was unanimously approved." Pei Wei nodded: "Then in the following season, each club can pay appearance fees, but the appearance fee received by a player must not be higher than 100% of the team's average weekly salary.  10. Bonuses are still the same as the old rules. Those who win the championship or complete pre-season customized goals can receive bonuses after the season, but a bonus must not exceed 4 million yuan, and the same amount of luxury tax must be paid. "

    The bosses nodded in agreement. If some bosses were still resistant to formulating league rules at the beginning, then the facts of the past two years have proven that only when the league becomes more exciting and more attractive, the benefits they gain will be greater.  As long as it's something that's good for the league, even if it doesn't seem to be of any benefit to them for the time being, as long as they persist in executing it, they will still be the ultimate beneficiaries.

    "Another problem has been solved." Pei Wei said happily: "Do you have any other opinions or requests that need to be made?"

    The bosses all shook their heads, and Pei Wei continued: "Do you have any opinions on the distribution principle of broadcasting fees?"

    This year, the Football Association and CCTV renewed the contract for broadcast rights. After several years of growth, broadcast fees have increased from 110 million in 1998 to more than 140 million people. According to the distribution principle at that time, last year's champion Shandong Hualong won  The broadcast fee has exceeded 10 million, and even the last place can get more than 2.6 million, which has to be said to be a huge improvement.

    Of course, this is also inseparable from the excitement of the league. The exciting league has attracted a lot of fans who cannot go to watch the game in person to watch the game on the TV. The ratings of CCTV Sports Channel have also been greatly improved.  What followed was a huge gain in advertising fees, so after the contract expired, the sports channel quickly signed the broadcast fees for the next five years. They now also know that when the league is exciting, they can  It has brought them hundreds of millions of profits, and it is appropriate to use part of it to give back to the club. Otherwise, the club will not be able to run and the league will be less exciting. Where will they get such huge profits?

    The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit. If there is no temptation of profit, just shouting a few slogans to revitalize Chinese football can make sports channels willingly spend huge sums of money to reinforce clubs. How can that be true?  Not a big joke?

    After all the bosses had no objections, the gathering came to an end. Pei Wei originally planned to make such gatherings a routine, but gave up after thinking about it.

    It is always not good to act too hastily. Once such informal gatherings are held a few more times, a routine will naturally form. When all club bosses take such gatherings for granted, a formal professional league will probably be established.  .

    The inertia of history is huge. When certain necessary factors develop to a certain extent, corresponding things will emerge. However, when the conditions are not yet mature, forceful promotion will be counterproductive.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 366 Three Kingdoms Talks

    On the 1st, the Asian Club Cup East Asia semi-finals were held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

    As the defending champion of the last Asian Club Cup and the champion of China League A in 1998, Yunjia Tianyu undoubtedly won a place in the competition. Although another Chinese team, Dalian Dongfang, was the runner-up, it was originally  They are also qualified to participate in this Asian Club Cup. However, due to Dalian Oriental¡¯s extremely poor performance in the league last year, Dalian Oriental Club gave up participating in the Asian Club Competition in the second half of last year. Therefore, only the top four teams in East Asia are left.  He joined the Chinese club team Yunjia Tianyu.

    But before leaving for Jakarta, a notice from the AFC made Pei Wei's good mood disappear without a trace.

    This is a new rule of the AFC. Teams participating in the Asian Club Cup, except for domestic players, all foreign players must be registered as a member of the team in the season when the team wins the league championship to be eligible to participate in the Asian Club Cup.  Club Cup competition!

    It sounds difficult to understand, right?  For example, Yunjia Tianyu qualified for the Asian Club Cup because they won the 1998 League A championship and the 1998-1999 Asian Club Cup championship. Foreign players who have not participated in these two competitions are not allowed to participate in the 1999-2000 season.  In other words, among Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s current four foreign players, except for Deco and Adriano, the newly selected Weah and Grosso are not eligible to participate in the East Asian semi-finals and  The next finals!

    "Damn, they really started to play this trick!" Pei Wei gritted his teeth: "But it's time to play this trick The Asian Club Cup has been won by East Asian teams for six consecutive years. West Asians lose face.  A big loss, of course they have to find a way It was too easy for us to win the championship last year, with six foreign players basically sweeping everything, so they paid attention to us first, damn it!"

    "We are not the only ones affected, right? Teams in West Asia also have this problem." Su Mei said a little confused.

    "This year's participating teams in West Asia will be the least affected. Their foreign players have played for more than two years, so they are not affected by this rule." Pei Wei continued to grit his teeth: "I am afraid the teams in East Asia will be most affected. We  , Suwon Samsung and Iwata all changed their foreign players this year, and their moves were really timely.¡±

    "What should we do?" Su Mei began to realize that something was wrong.

    "What should I do? Beat me." Pei Wei sneered: "In such a short time, it's too late to do anything However, we can't be fooled by them in vain. When we arrive in Jakarta, I will meet with the bosses of the Japanese and Korean companies immediately.  , unite to file a complaint to FIFA! This kind of regulation is completely against the labor law. Even if we suffer losses this year, we cannot continue to suffer losses next year!¡±

    "Will they agree?" Su Mei asked: "There is no benefit to doing this kind of thing against the AFC. Will they be willing?"

    "Of course our club cannot do it alone. Our appeal is just an introduction. What really matters should be the football associations of the three countries Lao Xu is the executive vice-president of the AFC. South Korea and Japan are in the AFC and the World Football Federation.  There are people here. If the three countries unite, no matter how powerful the West Asians are in the AFC, they will probably be very afraid!"

    Pei Wei stood up and said with a smile: "We are all pawns in the front. We only need to charge first. Naturally, higher-level people will handle the rest of the matter In addition, I have another idea.  We need them to give us a message.¡±

    "What do you want to do again?" Su Mei looked at Pei Wei warily. She knew that Pei Wei was probably having some evil thoughts again.

    "The mountain man has his own clever plan, and the secret must not be leaked" Pei Wei smiled proudly.

    "You think you are Zhuge Liang!"

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    "Boss, Chairman Xun, I invite you to meet today. I think you should know why." Pei Wei looked at the two middle-aged men in front of him and said softly in English: "Please rest assured.  , there won¡¯t be a seventh ear to hear what we¡¯re talking about today Didn¡¯t you see that I didn¡¯t even bring a translator? I think you should be able to talk in English.¡±

    Ryoichi Yoshida, the chief executive of Iwata Joy, is a short, chubby middle-aged man, while Jin Guangzhu, the chief executive of Suwon Samsung, is a thin and medium-sized man. Pei Wei secretly invited them both as soon as he arrived in Jakarta.  People meet, and those who can become the bosses of the two top championship teams in Japan and South Korea are naturally not good at it. They know the elegant meaning after hearing the song. At this juncture, Pei Wei invited them to meet, and they could guess what it was without Pei Wei saying anything.

    From the fact that they readily agreed to come to the appointment, Pei Wei also knew very well that this regulation of the AFC seemed to have a great impact on them, which greatly increased the possibility of his plan to succeed.

    listenWhen it came to Pei Wei, the two looked at each other, and then Jin Guangzhu answered in English.

    Mr. Pei was very considerate It was precisely because of this consideration that we went to the appointment without a translator.  "

    "I wonder what Mr. Pei thinks of the recent new regulations of the AFC?" Yoshida Ryoichi hesitated and asked: "Our clubs are all under the management of the national football association, and the Football Association is a subordinate of the AFC.  The management agency we will definitely support this new regulation, what about you, Mr. Pei? "

    Damn this little Japan is still pretending to be in front of me!  Who doesn't know that Iwata's foreign players have changed three times this year. The one who will be most affected is you, and you are still here to express your support.

    Pei Wei scolded the short fat man in front of him, but with a kind smile on his face: "Mr. Yoshida's words make sense. As a managed organization under the AFC, it is natural to accept management, and we are participating in  There is no reason why the Asian Club Cup organized by the AFC should not be managed, do you two think so?¡±

    Yoshida Ryoichi nodded awkwardly, and Pei Wei smiled and continued: "Buteverything must follow a principle and a rule. This regulation of the AFC itself has some problems. Players from the club generally come  It is impossible to fix just a few people to participate. There will always be fresh blood joining, especially foreign players. Without these foreign players, the excitement of the game will definitely decrease, which is not good for the Asian Club Cup.  On the other hand, players are employees of the club. Why should the club spend money to hire the player but not allow him to play? This is not in compliance with labor laws. The AFC is not incapable of making mistakes. If it makes a mistake,  We should correct it, don¡¯t you think?¡±

    "Mr. Pei makes sense." Jin Guangzhu nodded: "However, for an organization like the AFC, our club's power is quite weak, and we do not have the ability to make changes to the rules set by the AFC.  What¡¯s the use of just talking about any changes here?¡±

    "Yeah, we don't have much say, but the people above us do." Pei Wei pointed to the top of his head mysteriously: "We, Chairman Xu of the Chinese Football Association, are going to file a complaint with the AFC about this matter, but after all  The Chinese Football Association can only represent China. If West Asia collectively supports the AFC¡¯s decision, then Chairman Xu will not be able to do it alone.¡±

    Both Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryoichi heard his implication. East Asian football has always relied on China, Japan and South Korea to support the scene. Although there are many countries in Southeast Asia, their football level is really not on the table. China, Japan and South Korea  The three countries are equal to half of Asian football. Even if the West Asians control the power of the AFC, they have always focused on dividing and suppressing these three countries. Why, isn't it just that they are afraid that these three countries will unite?

    Of course, these words from Pei Wei alone cannot make Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryoichi determined to speak to the national football association. After all, no one wants to offend the AFC, otherwise you will be fooled just by playing with you in the World Cup qualifying draw.  Can't stand it.

    "Asia is Asia for Asians, not just Asia for West Asians, and the AFC, which represents Asian football, should not just be the AFC for West Asian football, but should be the AFC for all Asian countries.  "Pei Wei decided to add fuel to the fire: "This time our Chinese Football Association is going to reverse the long-term exclusion situation of our East Asian football on this matter. Chairman Xu is prepared that if the appeal is unsuccessful this time, then we will report it to another level.  FIFA, we need the support of our allies. I would like to ask you two to convey our opinions to your football association. If this matter is handled well, the benefits to East Asian football in this matter will be long-lasting.  Profound.¡±

    Both Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryo were moved. They have suffered from the bias of the AFC. If a balance between east and west can be formed in the AFC, then for East Asia, which has a more mature league mechanism and a larger market,  This is undoubtedly great news for the league.

    Jin Guangzhu took the lead and nodded: "Okay, I will convey the opinions of the Chinese Football Association to the Chinese Football Association. I hope the result will be as expected."

    Seeing Jin Guangzhu's statement, Yoshida Ryoichi also nodded: "I also agree with this."

    All three of them knew in their hearts that the appeal against this rule would actually have no meaning for this year¡¯s Asian Club Cup. The AFC¡¯s mere decision of ¡°drag¡± would allow the East Asian teams to participate in the finals.  We must abide by this regulation, and this regulation itself is a deformed product and cannot be delayed for too long - after all, West Asian teams also need to replace foreign players.

    But if the power of East Asia can grow within the AFC with the help of this matter that is obviously wronged by the AFC, then it will not only be the three clubs that will benefit, but also the national teams of the three countries.Everyone can get great benefits, and this is what they care about.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 367 A3 League

    Pei Wei can basically be said to represent the Chinese Football Association. The two of them are definitely aware of this. In the end, it will definitely be the Football Associations of the three countries that will confront the AFC head-on. For the clubs, it is  There is nothing to lose. In this case, they are happy to take the lead.

    Although this may cause dissatisfaction with the AFC, the risk is still worth taking for the convenience that the national football association may provide in the future.

    Besides, although the AFC is the nominal top leader of Asian football, it is still separated by a layer of affiliation. As the saying goes, the current official is not as good as the current manager. The AFC cannot directly control these big clubs.  , just like the European G14 has made it clear that they are at odds with UEFA, and UEFA has no good way to deal with them, the AFC will not be willing to offend these clubs with large corporate backgrounds. In this case, they still  What are the concerns?

    After agreeing to contact the national football association, Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryoichi were about to stand up and leave. After all, the AFC could not know about this meeting - but Pei Wei suddenly said something with a smile on his face, which immediately shocked the two of them.  Stunned, unable to move!

    What Pei Wei said was: "You two, are you interested in forming a league between our three countries?"

    Yoshida Ryoichi reacted before Jin Guangzhu, and asked hesitantly: "Pei Jun what did you just say?"

    Jin Guangzhu also looked at Pei Wei in surprise.  Regarding their reaction, Pei Wei had already expected it, so he repeated: "Are you interested in forming a new competition involving the championship teams from China, Japan and South Korea?"

    "A match for the Three Kingdoms Champions?" As soon as they heard this, the two people immediately discovered the huge commercial interests contained in it. In Asia, if you want to talk about the long history of professional leagues, then the Korean K-League.  When it comes to the formalization of professional leagues, look no further than the Japanese J-League.  When it comes to current influence, it must be the Chinese League A, which has four world superstars.

    The population of Asia as a whole is about more than 3 billion, and the combined population of China, Japan and South Korea exceeds 1.5 billion. Nearly half of Asia's population is concentrated in these three countries, and more than one billion people are in Southeast Asia.  For a generation, in fact, although West Asia has many countries, its combined population is less than half of China's.  Therefore, since the launch of the professional football league, the China, Japan and South Korea League has the best foundation and the most fan support. The grievances and resentments in the history of the Three Kingdoms football are also an excellent point to watch. If such a game can really  If it is done, the attraction will definitely be quite large. Coupled with the developed TV media in the three countries, the ticket revenue and advertising expenses will be a huge amount.

    ??????? Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryo are clear at one point.  Thinking of the huge benefits that would be brought about by holding such a competition, both of them beamed with joy, but in the blink of an eye, they immediately remembered how difficult it would be to hold this competition.

    The Champions League of China, Japan and South Korea, which represents the highest level of East Asian football, is probably not less attractive than the Asian Club Cup, the highest honor for Asian clubs. It is equivalent to competing with the Asian Club Cup for attention.  Fighting for jobs - will the AFC agree to hold this kind of competition that is of great benefit to East Asia but does no harm to West Asia?

    "So what if they don't agree?" Pei Wei sneered: "The AFC has no power to prevent a normal competition from starting and this kind of competition is limited to China, Japan and South Korea.  We need to go through the AFC. We don¡¯t need that name, we just need the reality. As long as our three countries agree to participate in this competition, then the AFC can only knock off its teeth and swallow it As long as the first time  If the game can be held successfully, then it will be a fait accompli. Even if they don¡¯t agree to it, I think the Football Association where you two won¡¯t agree to it.¡±

    How could you not want to?  How could you not want to?

    ?The competition is participated by the champion teams of China, Japan and South Korea, which represent the highest level of East Asian football.  It will definitely attract enough attention. This will be an excellent opportunity to expand the influence of the Three Kingdoms League in Asia and even the world. At the same time, it can also better promote exchanges between the three countries. Such a competition is definitely not among those few.  It can be done as soon as the club says it will be done. It must be negotiated by the three countries¡¯ football associations. The specific schedule must also be negotiated by the three countries¡¯ football associations. By then, it will not only benefit the clubs, but also the three countries, China, Japan and South Korea.  The football resources, as long as they can be combined, are enough to shake the AFC's status in the Asian football world.

    Although such a game will definitely affect the status of the Asian Club Cup, which represents the highest honor of Asian clubs, and will cause dissatisfaction with the AFC, East Asian football itself has always been marginalized by the AFC, and you will be marginalized whether you do it or not.  It's better to do it, at least it can disgust the West Asians.

    &nbsp; With the help of these two things, East Asian football will definitely be able to gain greater power in the AFC. There is no doubt that the benefits will be brought by that time. Maybe it can also reverse the disadvantage of East Asian football in the AFC in one fell swoop.  At that time, it will no longer be something that makes people in West Asia feel sick, and that will allow East Asia to gain real benefits in the AFC.

    The focus of Asian football must still shift to East Asia. This is determined by East Asia¡¯s geographical location and market capacity, and the Three Nations Championship will be an opportunity.

    "I have a preliminary idea that there cannot be too many teams participating. Because the domestic League Cup schedule is relatively strict, we can only control the number of teams. My idea is that there will be four teams participating and two from the host country.  , the other two countries have one team, and the qualifications are the league champion of each country last year and the cup champion of the host country last year. The singles are played in a round-robin, and the ranking is finally determined by points. The host country takes turns to be played by the three countries, and the game time is set at the Asian Club Cup.  Before the East Asian semi-finals start, what do you think?" Pei Wei asked.

    "Well, with a very reasonable schedule, the game can be completed in three rounds, and the excitement of the game can be guaranteed." Jin Guangzhu nodded in agreement.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have any objections, but I have to make a proposal to the Football Association first,¡± Yoshida Ryoichi said.

    "Of course, this cannot be decided now, but we still have one year. It is enough to turn this competition into a formal competition." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "I will convey these two matters to the Chinese Football Association." Yoshida Ryoichi stood up.  Bowed to Pei Wei: "I am very happy to see Pei Jun's style today, and I am looking forward to competing with Pei Jun's team on the court."

    Pei Wei nodded, and then shook hands with Jin Guangzhu: "We are friends here today, and we will also be friends in the Asian arena in the future But in the game two days later, we will be enemies. You two, be careful,  Our goal this time is to defend the Asian Club Cup and will not give up any competition venue.¡±

    Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryoichi nodded at the same time.

    With Jin Guangzhu and Yoshida Ryoichi gone, Pei Wei knew that it was impossible for the Japanese and Korean Football Associations not to be moved by his proposal.

    Now the leagues in the three East Asian countries have reached a bottleneck. China has the largest market, but the average income of ordinary people is not high.  Clubs have limited income. The Korean League has the longest history, but its clubs rely on large enterprises to survive. Korean fans seem to be more interested in the national team. Although the Japanese League has the most abundant financial resources among the three countries, it has been affected by the economic crisis.  Impact.  The assets of many clubs have shrunk, and the financial deficit problem is greater than that of the other two countries. Now there is such an opportunity to expand financial resources and expand influence. As long as their football association personnel are not stupid, they will not give up this opportunity.

    Asian football competitions are at a disadvantage compared to Europe and South America. At least within a few decades, competitions between Asian clubs will definitely not be as attractive as the European Champions League, but the Champions League model is worth it.  Learned from Asia Club.

    European Championship Cup.  It has brought huge income to UEFA and even clubs in various countries.  With money, the club can develop faster.  If it develops better, it will attract more wealthy people to invest in football. This is a virtuous circle.

    But Asia has its own particularities. Asia is really too big. You know, the whole of Europe is probably only as big as China. This is why the Asian Club Cup can only be divided into two regions, East and West Asia, and then the overall competition.  The reason for the finals is not a big problem for China, Japan and South Korea, which are geographically close.

    At the same time, once this competition is successful, it will be a powerful counterattack for East Asian football, which has been repeatedly marginalized, against West Asian football. The AFC does not dare to give up East Asian football, and can only acquiesce in this competition. By then, East Asian football will be in Asia.  The Football Association will also gain more say within the federation.

    The plan of the a3 league was originally proposed by South Korea's Zheng Mongjun in order to gain a greater say for East Asian football in the AFC. It is a product of history. Since he first proposed this concept, South Korea will definitely follow suit.  If two of the three countries agree, there will be no room for Japan to disagree.

    When the time comes, there will still be a fight between the AFC Champions League and the A3, who can truly represent the highest honor of Asian clubs!

    Only by allowing the two major forces of East Asia and West Asia to maintain a balance within the AFC can Asian football develop at its fullest.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 368 Debut

    It has been three days since Yunjia Tianyu arrived in Jakarta. Most of the players and coaches of the Yunjia Tianyu team are unfamiliar with this Indonesian capital.

    "Do you know? As the saying goes, 'throw it into Java', this 'Java' refers to this place." On the training ground, Wu Jiang, who is known as the most knowledgeable person in the team - with a formal junior high school diploma - was slurring at his words.  Fei De said to the others: "In ancient times, the ancient Chinese believed that Java was the farthest place in the world. Now, we can get there in just a few hours by plane. We are even more powerful than Sun Wukong and the others."

    "What's the matter with Sun Wukong and the others?" Zhu Guosheng was confused.

    "Sun Wukong and the others traveled eight hundred and eighty thousand miles to reach the Western Heaven. The Kingdom of Java is further away than the Western Heaven" Wu Jiang said seriously.

    "Okay, okay, stop spanking." Zhu Guosheng showed his captain's dignity and waved his hand: "Have you rested? Continue training!"

    The players ran onto the training ground one after another. Zhu Guosheng turned around and smiled at Ai Lin, who had a blank look on his face: "Lin Zi, let's go too."

    Ayling's suspension is limited to the domestic arena. He can still play in international club competitions like this. Pei Wei had no intention of beating him to death. The newly introduced Grosso cannot play in the Asian Club Cup.  The team was seriously short of manpower on the left, so after obtaining the consent of the coach and players, Ayling was also reported to the game roster.

    Although the two foreign players, Weah and Grosso, could not play in the Asian Club Cup, they also came to Jakarta with the team. This was to allow them more time to get familiar with their teammates, and also to enable tactical drills.  Enough manpower.

    Mourinho has been in office for more than a month. During the training camp in Haigen, he has a certain understanding of the team's status and the characteristics of the players. Although he is deeply frustrated in coaching the team  Ruyff is influenced by Dutch football and Robson's English football, but he is also a smart man, so he did not implement the three forward tactics in the Yunjia Tianyu team.

    Yunjia Tianyu's current situation is that there are many players and good players in the center, but not many good players on the wing. In the three-forward tactic, most of the offense is initiated by the winger and the second forward, and then the forwards will  The task of passing the ball to the center and the midfielders inserted in the back row requires a winger who can break through and pass the ball quickly, a second forward who can take the ball and organize the attack, and a center who can score goals.  Other positions are easy to say, but Yunjia Tianyu currently lacks such a winger.

    Aylin barely meets the conditions, but he is not eligible to play in the league. Li Fang on the right is a standard full-back who can run, has skills, and passes, but is not fast, and he also lacks  The ability to get rid of opponents in fast movements, if Ljungberg was still there, he would be a good candidate for this tactic, but it is a pity that he is now being taught to shine.

    Moreover, his predecessor Benitez stayed at Yunjia Tianyu for three years and has deeply imprinted his 442 parallel midfield position on the entire team. All players were trained according to his requirements.  Three years is a long time, and it is not something Mourinho can change in a short period of time.

    What he can do is to gradually penetrate his tactical concepts into the hearts of the players, rather than forcefully implementing his own set of tactics.

    In the past few days of training, Mourinho has been arranging training games. Weah and Grosso, the two foreign players who cannot play, have been assigned to one of the substitute teams, using their personal abilities to train the main team.  Ability.

    After combining the suggestions of Pei Wei and several assistant coaches, Mourinho arranged the main lineup as follows: goalkeeper Chen Wei, the four defenders are veterans Xie Feng, Zhou Nan and Zhu Guosheng partnered to play center back and left back  Wujiang, Deco and Zhang Yiming are partnered in the midfield. Deco is responsible for organizing the offense, and Zhang Yiming protects behind him. The forwards on both sides are composed of Ailin and Li Fang, and the double forwards Adriano and Qule, of which Adriano is appropriate  He retreated and used his personal ability and impact to attack the opponent's defense, while Qule was responsible for receiving the ball in the penalty area.

    In such a confrontational match, the gap in the players' own strength is clearly revealed. Those who can play the main role are much better than the substitute players. Except for Yu Xiaowei, Tang Yong, Zheng Zhi, etc. in the substitute team, they cannot be regarded as substitutes in the first place.  In addition to the players who can show their abilities, other young players are much worse than the main players in on-field performance.

    But among them, there are a few outliers.

    Weah is one of them. Although there is no cooperation with other players, he is a threat as long as he has the ball at his feet. Although he is relatively old, as long as he gets the ball, he often  Personal breakthrough made Zhou Nan andThe two tall central defenders of Guosheng were miserable, and Grosso's performance was also very eye-catching. The midfielder composed of him, Zheng Zhi, and Yu Xiaowei did not fall behind at all in the confrontation with the main team, playing as an attacking midfielder.  He is capable of playing in the middle and wide because of his background. Although he is not fast, his consciousness, technique, breakthrough ability, passing ability and ball distribution ability are all good.

    Their goal-scoring ability is quite outstanding. Mourinho has summarized their performances and already has a rough idea of ??the future main players, main substitutes and ordinary players in his mind.

    Mourinho knew that this game would be his first time leading a team. It was quite difficult. He had just arrived and had no prestige. The players were used to playing under the command of Benitez.  He is not very optimistic about this young coach (only thirty-seven years old, only three years older than Weah and Xie Feng, the oldest players in the team), and the players are not aware of his tactical intentions

    But with Mourinho¡¯s character, he is not a person who will be intimidated by difficulties. The more difficult it is, the more he has to do better!

    Watching the game videos of the other three teams played on TV, Mourinho secretly clenched his fists: In the next three games, I, Jose, will be the one directing a team to play.  Only success is allowed, no failure is allowed!

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    As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta's stadium facilities are quite excellent. There are two stadiums in this city that are quite famous in Asia, namely the Senayan Stadium and the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Among them,  The Senayan Stadium, which can accommodate 90,000 fans, is the stadium of the Indonesian national team. Yunjia Tianyu's first match against the Indonesian Makassar Makassar team was played at the Senayan Stadium.

    Among Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s three opponents, Makassar Makassar is the weakest opponent. However, since the game is played at their home court, Yunjia Tianyu does not have any retreat in this game. If they cannot win  If we play the Makassar Makassar team, then the last two games against the stronger Suwon Samsung of South Korea and Iwata Joy of Japan will be even more unlucky.

    However, as the defending champion of the Asian Club Cup, although it is much weaker than last year when it had six first-class foreign players, it is still certain to win against an underdog like Makassar Makassar.

    In this game, Mourinho did not field his strongest lineup. Young full-back Chen Xiaolong replaced veteran Xie Feng, allowing him to retain his energy to face the latter two powerful opponents, while the forward line was also in hiding.  Instead of Qule, Wenda was sent, preparing to use his height to deal with the relatively short Indonesian defenders.

    Tactically, Adriano is pushed further forward, and the attack is mainly launched from the two wings. The ball is mostly launched from the wings, using the height advantage of the two centers to grab points, or to shoot by himself, or to pass to the back row.  The inserted midfielder.

    This tactic worked quickly. Only eight minutes into the game, Ayling broke through from the left and passed the ball. Wenda headed the ball back from the center. Adriano used his physical advantage at the back point to hold the opponent's defender and volley directly.  Go to the next city first.

    The Makassar Makassar team launched a counterattack amidst the cheers of the home fans, but their attacks were resolved one by one by the experienced Yunjia Tianyu defenders. The penetration in the middle was impossible, and the cross from the wing was high in the air.  The ball was again controlled by Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan. Although Makassar Makassar's offense was lively, it was disorganized and could not pose any threat to Yunjia Tianyu's goal.

    Yunjia Tianyu expanded the score in the 21st minute. Zhu Guosheng's clearance ball in the backcourt fell to Deco. Deco made a precise long pass from the middle to Li Fang. Li Fang dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area and was blocked.  The opponent's defender tripped, and under Adriano's cover, Li Fang scored a beautiful direct free kick, 2-0.

    Easily gaining a two-goal advantage made Yunjia Tianyu more comfortable in the next game. Deco's instigation in the middle continued to create murderous opportunities for the two wingers, while Aylin and Li Fang either failed to break through or succeeded.  Threatening, the two centers in the middle who are close to 1.9 meters tall make the short Indonesian defender helpless. Before the end of the first half, Zhu Guosheng stepped forward to assist and received a corner kick from Deco and scored with a header, 3-0.  !

    Seeing that it was already 3-0 in the first half, Mourinho began to make constant substitutions to give other players opportunities to play. He first replaced Deco with Zheng Zhi, and then replaced Deco with a player who had just been promoted from the second team.  The young forward Sun Bing came out and replaced Adriano. Both foreign players came off the field, but Yunjia Tianyu's offensive threat did not weaken at all.

    Sun Bing has just turned eighteen this year. He is in the same group of players as Du Wei. He played in the first team last year as a member of the "Cyan Coral". He is 1.82 meters tall and has a speed of 11 seconds to 100 meters.  5. Strong explosive power and excellent consciousness. In the composition of the forward line in the new season, Weah??Adriano is the absolute main player, Qule is the main substitute, and Sun Bing and Wenda will be the substitutes. Today's game is also a test for Mourinho.

    This game is Mourinho¡¯s debut as coach of Yunjia Tianyu, and will also be the debut of young player Sun Bing.

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 369 A new generation of mountain monsters

    Chapter 369: A new generation of mountain monsters

    "Xiaobing, come on!"

    After Sun Bing completed his warm-up and listened to Mourinho¡¯s arrangements translated by Li Huajun, a voice came from behind.

    Sun Bing turned around and saw his good friend Du Wei, who was promoted to the first team this year, walked up to him and patted him hard on the shoulder.

    "Come on, you are the first of our group to play in a formal game" Du Wei said with a smile: "Don't lose face to our group of people!"

    "Don't worry." Sun Bing showed a smile: "Look at the guys in front of you, they are worse than Team A and B!"

    The two fist bumped heavily, and Sun Bing tightened his tight jersey and walked to the sidelines.

    Adriano and Sun Bing, who ran down quickly, hugged each other and showed an encouraging smile. After Sun Bing let go of his hand, he quickly ran onto the court.

    Adriano, he and Du Wei were all born in the same year, 1982, but Adriano had always skipped the competition. At the age of fifteen, he entered the reserve team for the seventeenth age group.  They directly entered the reserve team at the age of seven and then played in the first team. Although Sun Bing and Du Wei made rapid progress, they were able to enter the second-line reserve team at the age of seventeen and were promoted to the second team at the age of eighteen.  He was promoted to the first team, but compared to Adriano, he is still a bit behind.

    So although Adriano is the same age as Sun Bing and Du Wei, he has never really played with Sun Bing and other players. It is precisely because of this that Du Wei said that Sun Bing is the first among their group.  A player who plays in an official match for the first team.

    "If it weren't for your strong recommendation, I would never let such a young player play in such a game." Mourinho said to Ding Yu calmly off the court: "After all, he is too young, even if his technical characteristics have already  Mature, but you and I don¡¯t know what level the psychological factors can reach But anyway, we are already so far ahead, it doesn¡¯t matter even if we make a mistake.¡±

    Ding Yu next to him laughed: "Do you know what kind of results this young man achieved in the League A and B last year? He played thirteen times, scored six goals and assisted five times I think our current opponent is still strong.  It¡¯s not as good as Team A or B.¡±

    Li Huajun on the other side smiled and said nothing. Like Mourinho, he was not familiar with Yunjia Tianyu's players, so naturally he had no right to speak. However, he had the same opinion as Ding Yu. After observing Sun  After training for a period of time, he was also very optimistic about this young man.

    Speed, technique, and body are all things this young man lacks.  The only thing missing now is probably experience and self-confidence.

    But it should be a better opportunity to face such an opponent in the first match under such circumstances.

    In the second half, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense started to be a little slow. First, it already had three goals in hand, so there was no need to force an attack. Second, because the schedule of such a game is very intensive, and there is a game every other day.  It is very important to save some energy when victory is in hand. After all, the latter two opponents are the real strong opponents.

    The team played steadily and kept the situation firmly under control, but Sun Bing was a little impatient.

    He came up wanting to perform, as a forward.  What's the best performance?  Of course it's a goal or an assist, that is to say, showing his ability in the offense - but now he doesn't even have a few chances to get the ball, how can he attack?

    After running back and forth across the field several times.  Sun Bing felt a little irritable. This is also a problem that most young people have, that is, they are self-centered and habitually think that other people have to act according to their own ideas - but they don't know that things in this world are often not based on people.  The will is transferred.

    The other Yunjia Tianyu players on the court may not have felt much yet, but Aylin noticed this. He has been in the reserve team for a while, although a proud man like him seemed to have lost his temper after suffering such a serious blow.  He is even more taciturn and has little contact with other young players in the reserve team.  However, during this period of training, he paid more attention to Sun Bing.

    There is no other reason - this young man is so similar to him, whether in terms of technical characteristics, position on the field (Aylin was a forward at the beginning) or personality, they are very similar to him, so Ayling is in the reserve team.  Sometimes he would intentionally or unintentionally give some guidance to Sun Bing, which probably helped Sun Bing grow up quickly and serve Pei Wei. It was also the reason why Aylin himself repaid Pei Wei's kindness.

    So he knew exactly what this young man was feeling right now - he was holding back all his energy and wanted to perform well on the court.  But because of the team's tactical reasons, there was no chance to perform - and it was tooYoung people who believe in themselves will not think so.  He will only think that other teammates do not help him and do not trust him.

    Aylin decided to help this little guy - even though he was not very old himself.  But he can be regarded as a veteran, and he doesn't want this young man who looks very much like himself to take some detours.

    "Don't worry."

    Yunjia Tianyu just launched a counterattack. Li Fang received the ball on the right and passed it to Chen Xiaolong who was inserted in the back row. Chen Xiaolong broke through from the side and did not pass the ball to the front row when there were two forwards following up in the middle.  Sun Bing asked for the ball, but passed it directly to the middle of the penalty area. Wenda jumped up and shook his head to attack the goal, and the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar.

    Sun Bing waved his hand dissatisfied, then turned around and walked back dejectedly. At this time, he heard a voice coming from his ear.

    "Brother Lin Zi?" Sun Bing looked at Ailin who was smiling at him in surprise. Although Ailin was sent to the reserve team due to a mistake, the young people in the reserve team still did not dare to be rude to the former first-line captain.  Ai Lin, who seemed to be more silent, rarely spoke in the reserve team. Sun Bing estimated that he and Ai Lin had not spoken even five sentences in total.

    But now Aylin actually took the initiative to talk to him, and he talked a lot.

    "Now we are slowing down the pace of the attack to save energy. After all, most players have to participate in the game the day after tomorrow. It's not that we don't want to give you enough support and you don't have to be afraid of not having a chance to perform, they will only get worse and worse.  The more anxious you are. Pay attention to your movement and the timing of counterattack. As long as your position is good enough, you will definitely have a chance to perform!"

    Seeing that the taciturn Aylin in the reserve team said so much in one breath, Sun Bing was surprised at first, and then felt a touch of emotion in his heart. He nodded vigorously: "I understand, Brother Lin Zi!"

    Aylin smiled and patted his shoulder.  Then ran back.

    Pei Wei, who had a panoramic view of this scene, had a happy smile on his face - Ailin did not disappoint him. Although he had made mistakes, after this lesson, Ailin became more mature - in the reserve team  It may make his technical level stagnate, but after this year of training, I believe Aylin will make a qualitative leap in his psychological quality.

    In the 56th minute, Zhang Yiming stole the ball in midfield and quickly passed it to Zheng Zhi in front. Zheng Zhi took the ball a few steps forward.  A diagonal pass was passed to Aylin. Before receiving the ball, Ayling observed that Sun Bing was quickly inserting from the center to the left side of the opponent's penalty area, and was about to cross with the opponent's last defender - a good opportunity!

    Aylin did not stop the ball, but directly pushed the ball with the inside of his right foot to the side of the rolling ball. The ball quickly rolled to the ground and flew diagonally into the penalty area!

    "Beautiful pass!" the CCTV commentator shouted.

    Sun Bing let the ball come over while running forward.  When the ball rolled directly in front of him, he immediately turned sideways and raised his right foot to shoot into the far corner!

    The goalkeeper of the Makassar Makassar team flew hard and barely reached the ball with his fingers. The ball was slightly on the sideline and flew out of the baseline!

    "Oops!" He watched helplessly as the ball was saved by the goalkeeper.  Sun Bing shouted regretfully - his intention was too obvious when he shot the shot just now, he must be more subtle in the future!

    "It doesn't matter, we have a corner kick!" Wen Da, who was closest to him, smiled honestly, touched Sun Bing's head and ran away.

    Li Fang took a corner kick, but no player from either side could touch him in the middle of the penalty area. Wen Da, who was in the back, rushed forward and dived to meet the ball!

    Four to zero!

    The Makassar Makassar team, which had been completely defeated by Yunjia Tianyu, no longer wanted to fight. Yunjia Tianyu continued to use the midfield to cooperate with the offense to tear apart the opponent's defense again and again.

    Sixty-seven minutes.  After Zheng Zhi received Aylin's cross pass, he passed the opponent's defender at the front of the penalty area and then volleyed, five to zero.

    In the 75th minute, Aylin and Sun Bing made a one-two match and then cut into the penalty area and volleyed from the corner of the small penalty area and broke the net, 6-0.

    At this time, Mourinho used up the third substitution place, and Tang Yong replaced Zhou Nan.

    Sun Bing is still looking for opportunities. Although he did not score a goal after coming on the field, the three goals in the second half were more or less related to him.  The fourth goal was a corner kick he created.  He drew a defender in the penalty area with the fifth and assisted the sixth - but he wasn't satisfied.  He needs a goal.

    In the 83rd minute, Zhu Guosheng deflected the opponent's pass. Zheng Zhi from the front of the penalty area directly kicked the ball to the left. After receiving the ball, Aylin also directly passed the ball to Makassar with a long pass.  Half time for Team Makassar!

    Sun Bing quickly rushed across the half court to catch up and fly forwardThe ball!

    Two defenders from the Makassar Makassar team were about to attack him, but he pushed them away with his body. Then he accelerated violently and passed between the two opponents!

    "Come on! Xiaobing! It's a one-shot!" Du Wei jumped up from the bench and shouted to the court: "You are the founder of our new generation! Don't embarrass us!"

    Sun Bing successfully received the ball at the front of the opponent's penalty area. The Indonesian defenders had given up, and there was only one goalkeeper left in front of him.

    "My goal is here!" Sun Bing roared in his heart, then turned sideways and hit the ball hard!

    The football exploded into a beautiful white flower at the bottom of the net!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 370 Difficulties

    A big win over Makassar Makassar, although the opponent was a little weaker, gave Yunjia Tianyu a good start in this year's game. The new coach Mourinho's first game also won the praise of most people.  After all, although Yunjia Tianyu has the ability to win seven goals, whether this ability can be demonstrated on the court is the role of the coach.

    The performance of young forward Sun Bing on the court has also attracted the attention of many people. A young player who is only 17 years old, competing for the highest honor of representing Asian clubs, played for 45 minutes, shot six times, and hit the target three times.  Within the goal frame, there were 21 effective passes, 13 successes, one goal and one assist - can you expect a young man to perform better?

    "I just did what I should do. There are many better players than me in the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team." When interviewed after the game, Sun Bing seemed very modest: "It's just that I had this performance.  It¡¯s just a chance, and I think my former teammates will perform as well as me when they get the chance.¡±

    "This is the result of our youth training. We have the most complete echelon configuration in China, and the funds invested in youth training every year are among the best in the country. We also have many outstanding young people. Yunjia Tianyu will never be because of a certain  After the players left, Pei Wei boasted about the club's echelon training in the interview, but no one thought he was talking nonsense. How many new players have emerged in Yunjia Tianyu over the years?  At the beginning, there were Nie Fei, Ai Lin, Wu Jiang, Zhu Guosheng and others, then to the younger Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming, later Zheng Zhi, Hu Junli, Zhou Nan, Tang Yong, and now Sun Bing, there is a succession of good players.  Once upon a time, the Football Association stipulated that clubs must have one player under the age of 21 among the players. Yunjia Tianyu easily exceeded the limit, and the team's strength did not decline.

    For Sun Bing's goal, fans and media were more encouraging - after all, scoring one more goal is not that important when he has already scored six goals. However, a few days later, this goal  The ball has been given special meaning.

    On another field, Suwon Samsung and Iwata Joy tied at 2-2, and in the subsequent match between Yunjia Tianyu and these two opponents, the score was also a surprising 2-2.

    In the second game against Suwon Samsung, Yunjia Tianyu led the opponent twice with the goals of two Brazilian foreign aids, Adriano and Deco, but the tenacious Koreans launched a crazy offensive after falling behind for the second time in the 63rd minute.  Counterattack, finally using goalkeeper Chen Wei's save before the end, the foreign aid forward grabbed the ball in front of the goal to tie the score!

    In the last game against Iwata Joy, Yunjia Tianyu needed at least a draw to guarantee qualifying. This time it was their turn to attack crazily to tie the score. Iwata Joy, who had a fantastic start, was determined within the first half hour.  With a two-goal lead, they maintained the score until the 80th minute through calm and orderly defense. Mourinho sent all the remaining two forwards, Wenda and Sun Bing, on to the field.  In a last-ditch effort, in the 85th minute, Aylin made a desperate shovel shot in front of the goal to make up for Wenda's shot.

    In the 89th minute, Adriano used a ground-breaking long shot from the front of the penalty area to save Yunjia Tianyu who was on the verge of elimination, two to two!  At the last moment, Yunjia Tianyu struggled back from the brink of death!

    Yunjia Tianyu, Suwon Samsung, and Iwata Joy, the three teams have five points. In addition to the Makassar Makassar team that was eliminated early, another team is destined to become the second team to be eliminated.

    Since the winning and losing relationships between them are astonishingly identical, the ranking can only be determined by goal difference - although the Makassar Makassar team has the home advantage, it is a standard fish - except for zero  In addition to losing seven to Yunjia Tianyu, they were defeated by Iwata Joy and Suwon Samsung with scores of 0 to 6 and 1 to 7 respectively. In the end, Yunjia Tianyu won the first place in this group with a slight goal difference.  One, Suwon Samsung also got on the last train to the finals with one more goal, while Iwata Joy could only go home with regret.

    If Sun Bing hadn't scored the seventh goal in the first game, then Yunjia Tianyu and Iwata Joy would be exactly the same in terms of points, mutual winning-loss relationship, goal difference and number of goals.  Through the play-offs, it is decided by drawing lots whether Yunjia Tianyu can appear in the semi-finals, and this will also have a great impact on the team's preparations. Therefore, Sun Bing's inconspicuous goal at the time was later  It seems that it is so important.

    Although both games after the group ended in a draw, Yunjia Tianyu successfully entered the final four of the Asian Club Cup for the second consecutive year. As the representative of Chinese clubs in Asia, Yunjia TianyuThis kind of performance can still earn some face for Chinese football.

    However, Pei Wei is a little worried. Thinking of his great success in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup last year, his unstoppable success in winning the Asian Club Cup, and his bumps and bruises in the East Asian semi-finals this year, he deeply felt that the football  The team's strength this year has indeed dropped a lot compared to last year.

    But think about it, compared with last year, the domestic players are about the same, and even the young players have improved a lot after a year of training. However, the departure of four future world-star foreign players is an irreparable loss.

    The future Serie A golden boot Toni is gone, and he is replaced by Qu Le. Arsenal winger Ljungberg is gone, and the replacement is Li Fang. The Italian national team midfielder Gattuso is gone, and the replacement is  It's Zhang Yiming. Lucio, the absolute main center back of the Brazilian national team and Bayern Munich in the future, is gone, and the replacement is Zhou Nan Although these players who are filling in are all top players among domestic young players, but with these future world-class players  Comparing the players, the gap is not even a little bit.

    What troubles him even more is the goalkeeper problem.

    It is said that a good goalkeeper can be worth half of the team. Yunjia Tianyu has never worried about the position of goalkeeper in the past. Although Xiaofei has never been selected for the national team, he has only played a few times in the Olympic team.  , but his position was the most stable in Yunjia Tianyu before. He is proud, and he naturally has reasons to be proud.

    Putting aside the so-called character issues, Xiao Fei is actually a good goalkeeper. He is close to 1.9 meters tall, has quick reactions, is good at attacking the ball and single-handedly, is accurate in attacking, and has rich experience. The current main goalkeeper is  Although the former substitute goalkeeper Chen Wei is in better physical condition than Xiao Fei, there is still a long way to go compared to Xiao Fei in terms of judgment and goal line skills. Maybe he will grow up after several years of training in the league, but now,  The goalkeeper position is definitely Yunjia Tianyu's biggest weakness.

    Pei Wei also thought about looking for a good goalkeeper in the domestic transfer market, but now is a period when goalkeepers are in short supply. When the professional league just started, domestic teams used a large number of foreign goalkeepers. For a while, there were only twelve A-level teams.  There are eight teams using foreign goalkeepers. Apart from Dalian, Guangdong and the People's Liberation Army, which have three major national goalkeepers, only Yunjia Tianyu's goalkeeper is domestic Xiaofei. After the ban on the use of foreign goalkeepers, he was labeled as the main goalkeeper of each club.  Basically, he is a substitute goalkeeper in the past. His skills have been finalized and there are no good newcomers. Instead of buying from other teams, it is better to train Chen Wei.

    Last year¡¯s match-fixing incident caused more damage to Yunjia Tianyu than just losing a league championship.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei felt that he felt a little bit sorry for Mourinho. It can be said that this is the worst season for Yunjia Tianyu. Although superstars like Weah have been introduced, compared with last year, the team has three players less.  A foreign player with outstanding strength, without Aylin, the sharpest player in wing breakthroughs, and an outstanding goalkeeper like Xiao Fei, it can be said that Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s previous foreign coaches have faced many challenges since Mourinho took over.  The difficulty is the greatest.

    Although Wenger may not have been as strong as he is now when he took over the team, he was not under much pressure at that time, and there were young talents with unlimited potential like Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai in the team. Although the young people in the team are now good, they are not as good as Nie Fei.  Compared with a genius like Fei, he is still far behind.

    And Yunjia Tianyu is now a traditional strong team in Class A. For a team like Yunjia Tianyu, failure to win the championship means failure.

    Pei Wei was a little worried about Mourinho's ability to train young players. After all, although Mourinho will be famous all over the world in later generations, what he is good at is integrating a team full of superstars to let them perform as they should.  Strength, unlike the professor who can find pearls in dust.

    In the next League Cup, this seemed to be proved.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who had defended the League Cup for two consecutive years, failed to successfully defend the title. In the final, they lost 3-1 to last year's league runner-up Liaoning. Romario shined, scoring two goals and assisting Zhang Yulin.  After scoring a goal, Yunjia Tianyu relied on Weah's personal breakthrough to recover a point, but it was too late.

    Yunjia Tianyu lost the League Cup for the first time, which also made people not optimistic about Yunjia Tianyu's future this season.

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 370 The goalkeeper who comes to the door

    Chapter 370: The goalkeeper who comes to your door

    "I'm going to the club." When he got up that morning, Pei Wei said to Su Mei. Su Mei had suffered from a cold recently. When spring has just arrived, it is also a time when various viruses are rampant. A few nights ago, she and Pei Wei  Wei was playing a little crazy, and Su Mei was unfortunately hit. Pei Wei was fine and recovered after taking two pills, but Su Mei needed an intravenous drip.

    Su Mei is usually in good health, but people who rarely get sick often have a hard time getting well when they get sick. Su Mei is like this, so even though she is reluctant, she can only lie down on the bed obediently.

    "Not only are you sick, there are also several guys in the club who are sick. I will go to the club to check on them and come back early to be with you."

    Pei Wei, who was driving the car by himself, wanted to laugh when he thought about Su Mei looking so weak, hugging the quilt and looking at her pitifully. He never expected that Su Mei also had such a weak side. She was usually as energetic as a tiger.  He can kill one of them, but when he gets sick, he looks like a child.

    After laughing for a while, Pei Wei began to think about the team's affairs. He expected to lose the League Cup. After all, Yunjia Tianyu no longer has an overwhelming advantage over other clubs, and like  Such a cup match is very accidental. The Liaoning team played extremely well in that game, especially Romario, who completely showed the style of a world-class player. Although Weah also performed very well, other players were somewhat out of form.  Losing is also normal.

    What worries him is the goalkeeping aspect. Chen Wei's performance can only be regarded as quite satisfactory. Basically, he will not make any mistakes, but he rarely makes wonderful performances. He is the kind of player who works hard in the game and should not concede goals.  He won't lose it, but he doesn't save a few dangerous shots. Such a goalkeeper is obviously inappropriate for Yunjia Tianyu, an offense-oriented team.

    But what can be done?  Chen Wei is already the best goalkeeper in the team.  The other two substitute goalkeepers are far inferior to him, and their condition is not as good as Chen Wei. Who else can be used without him?

    Seeing that he was almost at the entrance of the club, Pei Wei shook his head, put his thoughts aside, drove the car into the parking lot skillfully, and then walked to the training ground.

    The parking lot is still a long way from the training ground, but even Pei Wei.  You can only park your car here first and then walk there. This is a rule that has been established since the establishment of Yunjia Tianyu. No one can disobey it, including Pei Wei.

    Before he even reached the training ground, he heard the quarrel coming from the door of the training ground. Pei Wei frowned and walked over quickly.

    He still remembered that there was a noise near the training ground last time, but that time it was some children from the football school arguing with each other.  What will it be this time?

    Getting closer and closer, the sound became clearer and clearer. Pei Wei could already hear Ribeiro, the goalkeeper, speaking Chinese mixed with Brazilian slang.

    Pei Wei frowned and looked at a short young man who was talking to Ribeiro. When Ribeiro turned his head and saw Pei Wei, he shouted in surprise: "Boss. You came just in timethis young man."  It doesn¡¯t make sense.¡±

    "Brother Ribeiro, what's going on?" Pei Wei looked at the young man who was about sixteen or seventeen years old and asked.

    Ribeiro pointed at the young man: "The team and the reserve team are training inside. According to regulations, fans are not allowed to go in during this period. But this young man wants to go in, and he can't hold him back."

    "I'm not a fan!" The young man quit and shouted at the top of his voice, "You uncle, how dare you block me, the future main player of the national team, from outside! You will definitely regret it in the future.  of!"

    "Young man, please speak politely. He is much older than you, and his son is older than you" Pei Wei said slightly unhappily: "Is this your attitude when talking to elders? What on earth are you here for. Say.  Come and listen.¡±

    The young man glanced at Pei Wei in confusion: "What do you do? Why should I tell you?"

    Pei Wei couldn't help but smile: "No matter what you want to do here, you have to tell me If the reason is legitimate, I might be able to help you with something I'm still in charge of what I'm talking about here."

    The young man's eyes rolled around, as if he was considering whether to believe Pei Wei's words. After thinking for a long time, he reluctantly nodded: "It seems that your words are reliable Then I will tell you."  My name is Chu Ran and I am a goalkeeper. I hope to join the reserve team of Yunjia Tianyu. I believe that with the addition of a talented goalkeeper like me, the reserve team of Yunjia Tianyu will be able to defend the National Reserve League Championship again!¡±

    Pei Wei covered his head and almost wanted to call someone to throw this little guy out - who do you think you are??.  Do you want to join the reserve team as soon as you arrive?  Which of the current Yunjia Tianyu reserve team players is not selected from thousands of players of the right age?  You immediately wanted to join the reserve team as soon as you arrived. Do you think you are some kind of big star?  Besides, looking at your head, you don't look like a goalkeeper.

    Pei Wei has a good temper and asked patiently: "Your name is Chu Ran? Where are you from? What games have you played before? Why do you think you can enter my reserve team by yourself?"

    "I'm from Xuzhou. I used to be the main goalkeeper of Xuzhou Football School. Later the school was disbanded and I had nowhere to go. I heard that Yunjia Tianyu's reserve team is the best reserve team in the country. I think only such a team can match  He can match my strength, so I came." Chu Ran said matter-of-factly.

    "Xuzhou Football School?" Pei Wei thought about it carefully and couldn't remember that there was such a football school, but looking at him taking it for granted, it seemed that it was really the same thing.

    "Since you said you are an excellent goalkeeper" Pei Wei was interrupted by Chu Ran in the middle of his words: "Why do you say you are, I am!"

    Pei Wei ignored him and continued: "That's just right. The reserve team is training now. The coaches are there. They are mules and horses. Let's take them out for a walk I think I can go to the training ground and prove myself."  strength, it should be a very reasonable request, right?¡±

    "No problem." Chu Ran patted his luggage bag happily: "The guys I eat are all here."

    After leaving this guy who talked wildly but didn't know if he had any real level to the reserve team's head coach Ladd and the assistant coaches, Pei Wei returned to his office, although he was a little interested in this guy.  , but Pei Wei didn't want to watch live how the bored guys from the reserve team were preparing to test this Chu Ran. Besides, Pei Wei also knew that his professional level could not compare with these people who depended on football for a living.  Just listen to the report.

    After returning to the office, Pei Wei called Xiao Zhao: "Go check the information about Xuzhou Football School The more detailed the better."

    This is not difficult for Xiao Zhao. Now Yunjia Tianyu is carrying out construction projects in seven cities across the country. Of course, he will also have a more detailed understanding of other football schools. Xiao Zhao only needs to check it out.

    Ten minutes later, a detailed report was placed on Pei Wei's desk.

    "It turns out it's another football school that's trying to sell itself like a sheep." After looking through the information about Xuzhou Football School, Pei Wei said with a sneer.

    "Yes." Xiao Zhao nodded: "This school was established in 1997, but it has only been open for two years. During the routine inspection of the Football Association, it was found that the infrastructure was weak and the teaching staff was poor. Those teachers  They are all graduates from local sports schools who are not qualified to be physical education teachers at all The principal took the money and absconded in 1999. I heard that he was caught recently, but the money from defrauding students has been almost spent.  , Most of those students went back to ordinary schools, and a small number went to the football schools of two clubs in Jiangsu and Shanghai. We are not very familiar with Chu Ran¡¯s situation.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded, this is normal. The club staff will only check the school's information, and it is impossible to know every student.

    There were quite a few situations like Xuzhou Football School in the past two years. They were all after the launch of the professional league. Some criminals from various places saw that football was so popular and more and more parents wanted their children to play football.  After applying for a license, they started to run football schools. However, the Football Association was not strict in management in this area at the beginning. According to incomplete statistics, there were thousands of registered football schools across the country in 1997 alone.  You know, there were only over a thousand professional players in the country at that time. You can completely imagine what most football schools were like - basically it was considered good if they had a decent lawn, and some even  It was opened after renting a local stadium. There were only one or two so-called teachers and dozens of half-grown boys playing football. What could such a school allow the young players to learn?

    So when the Football Association began to issue hard targets for these football schools, and those that failed to meet the standards were shut down and the parties involved were held accountable, most of these schools disappeared - only the students and parents suffered, even if they could get their money back.  His future has also been delayed, which is really harmful.

    It is obvious that Chu Ran is one of the victims, but he has the courage to come to Yunjia Tianyu alone. I don¡¯t know whether this little guy is really genuine or is blindly arrogant.

    "It seems that what this little guy said is true." Pei Wei smiled and said to Xiao Zhao: "As long as Ladd and the others think that this young man has the ability to establish himself in the reserve team, then let him stay and deliver it to him himself.  , we have no reason not to, right?"

    Half an hour later, an assistant coach of the reserve team sent a message from Ladd: "The level is quite outstanding, reaching the standards of the reserve team."

    With a stroke of his pen, Pei Wei agreed to keep Chu Ran in the reserve team. In his opinion, there were so many people in the reserve team, and there wouldn¡¯t be many more. Spreading the net widely has always been his purpose.

    But what Pei Wei doesn¡¯t know is what kind of development this not-so-tall goalkeeper will have in the future.

    In this way, Chu Ran stayed in the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 372 The First Stage

    It¡¯s been a very special season since then.

    First of all, the special thing is the schedule. In order to give the national teams participating in the Asian Cup in July and the Olympic team participating in the Olympic Games in September enough time to prepare, the Football Association has arranged most of the leagues between March and June.  From March 5th to June 18th, 19 rounds of the league and the first three rounds of the Football Association Cup are scheduled within 16 weeks. In other words, of these 16 weeks, six will be  Double matches a week is a serious test for each club. For Yunjia Tianyu, they will also participate in the finals of the Asian Club Cup in May. Fortunately, as one of the top eight of last year's Football Association Cup,  They don't need to participate in the first three rounds of the FA Cup, otherwise the schedule alone will bring them down.

    After the 19th round of the league ended on June 18, the league entered the first intermission period. The national team concentrated on preparing for the Asian Cup. It did not start again until the 20th round of the league on August 6. Wait until August 2  After the 22nd round of the league on the 10th, the league entered the second intermission period. The National Olympic team concentrated on participating in the Olympic finals in September. After entering October, the final four rounds of competition will begin in November.  Before, the league ended.

    What is special is not only the schedule, but also the attendance.

    After the end of this season, according to statistics from the Football Association, the average number of fans attending the game in each round and each game reached more than 37,600, an increase of 5,000 from last year. It is undeniable that  The joining of four world-class superstars has greatly stimulated fans' interest in watching football live. Each club's revenue from tickets and fan merchandise has increased significantly this year, coupled with the income from various commercial activities  With the income, each club has tasted the sweetness brought by the joining of superstars, which indirectly drives Chinese clubs to pursue those outdated superstars in the next few years, and also gives those superstars who are about to retire more places to dig for gold.

    Originally, it was the Football Association's helpless move to divide the league into three major sections. The Asian Cup and the Olympic Games are both very important tasks for the two national teams, but the time was chosen in July and September. Originally, the Football Association did not plan to  The league is scheduled during this period, but if it is postponed to November, the teams in the central and southern areas will be fine, but the north may be full of wind and snow, and the impact on the league will only be greater by then.

    After making this schedule arrangement, the Football Association was already mentally prepared for a drop in league attendance. As a result, the attendance rate rose instead of falling, which made everyone happy.

    The wonderful performances of four of these superstars played a big role. These four superstars are all world-renowned shooters and have also led to the craze of offensive football in the league. Romario is probably the most outstanding player among them.  After the end of the first phase of the league, he ranked first in the scorer list with 16 league goals. Together with Zhang Yulin's nine goals and Qu Shengqing's five goals, which has greatly reduced his appearances this season, the Liaoning team has the strongest team.  Offensive line.

    Dalian Dongfang's Croatian striker Davor Suker did not score many goals, but he brought an overall improvement to Dalian Dongfang's frontcourt offense. He also scored seven goals personally, and Shandong Hualong's Stoichkov even more  He has become the source of Shandong Hualong's frontcourt offense, taking care of almost all the team's frontcourt set-pieces. He personally ranks fourth in the scorer list with 11 goals.

    Ranked second on the scorer list is the forward Yunjia Tianyu. The young Adriano scored 14 goals. The old superstar Weah did not score too many goals, only eight. It is worth mentioning that Yunjia Tianyu scored 14 goals.  Tianyu's substitute forwards all scored in the limited playing time. Qu Le scored four goals, Sun Bing scored two goals, and Wenda scored one goal. Although the number of goals scored by the forwards was one less than that of Liaoning, their firepower was more dispersed and more  It¡¯s hard to guard against.

    However, Yunjia fans are not too satisfied with Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s record after the first stage of the league.

    In the league standings, Yunjia Tianyu ranks second with 37 points, five points behind the defending champion Shandong Hualong at the top, and one point ahead of Dalian Liaoning, which also has 36 points. This result seems to be decent, after all.  The schedule is favorable to Yunjia Tianyu. Among the last seven opponents, only Shanghai, Sichuan and Beijing are relatively strong opponents, and these three opponents are currently not among the top four. Among Shandong's opponents are Beijing, Sichuan, Shanghai,  The five-point gap between the five strong players Chongqing and Liaoning is not as big as imagined.

    What dissatisfied Yunjia Tianyu fans was that Yunjia Tianyu failed to defend their title in the Asian Club Cup - they didn't even make it to the finals. In the semi-finals, they lost to Saudi Al-Hira who later won the championship.  The Al Ain team of the United Arab Emirates only defeated the Al Ain team of the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in the third and fourth place finals. Although the third place result is considered good, it is considered a failure for the defending champion.

    The new coach Mourinho has been questioned by some fans, especially after facing the previous coach Benitez.

    , although Mourinho is more handsome than Benitez.There are many, but compared with Benitez, who holds the heavyweight championship, his image in the hearts of fans is far behind.

    Even the fact that he was named the most manly coach in the league this year by a somewhat boring sports media has become a reason for some people to attack him. Although Mourinho claims that he never reads comments in newspapers, Pei  Wei knew that he still cared about these things quite a bit.

    Since the beginning of this season, the results have been unsatisfactory. In fact, Pei Wei has expected this. The decline in Yunjia Tianyu's strength started last year, but the glory of winning the Asian Club Cup has covered up all this. Wait until the new year  After the coach took office, all the problems seemed to be exposed in one day. In fact, these problems existed before, but they were not so obvious.

    For example, there is a lack of a playmaker in the middle, the strength of the full-backs has declined, the goalkeeper has been replaced by a new one etc. It can be said that any new head coach will encounter these problems. If all the blame is put on Mourinho,  It is obviously quite unfair.

    What's more, the team is now in a period of transformation. From Benitez's unstable tactical play to Mourinho's more stable, stronger defense and more determined counterattack tactics, the results have fluctuated.  definitely.

    So Pei Wei always supports Mourinho in front of and behind him, and he really thinks so. Even if he sacrifices a season and fails to win any championship, he must let Mourinho complete his tactical adjustments.

    In fact, the three foreign coaches of Yunjia Tianyu are a microcosm of the growth of the Yunjia Tianyu club. In the early days, Wenger, what he did was to let Yunjia Tianyu have a gorgeous playing style, which could attract more people.  Fans pay attention to Yunjia Tianyu and like Yunjia Tianyu. At the same time, he has trained a large number of potential players for the team. After Benitez takes office, it is the time to achieve results. With the good foundation laid by Wenger,  There were enough fans paying attention, so Benitez won several heavyweight championships in one go. However, in the process of winning the championship, the foundation laid by Wenger was slowly disappearing. Nie Fei, Hao Dong, Yang  The departure of Tian Tian, ??Sun Chenghai and several outstanding foreign players made Yunjia Tianyu almost change a team. Although Yunjia Tianyu has good infrastructure and sufficient reserves, talented players are not easily trained. Without these,  In the case of talented players, iron discipline is needed to make the team form a whole with a more tenacious style and combat effectiveness, and this is exactly what Mourinho needs to do now.

    In terms of tactical command, Mourinho does not seem to have anything special. Even when he became the world's highest-paid head coach in later generations, it is difficult to think of any classic games in which he commanded on the spot, but under his men  , the team is the most combative, which is why he was able to lead the unknown Porto team to win the European Champions Cup in one breath, and then knead a Chelsea team built with a lot of money into shape, winning two consecutive Premier League championships - as for  The failure to win the Champions League is just because competitions like the Champions League are too random.

    One of his characteristics is that he has never had a true world superstar under his command, like several important players at Chelsea: John Terry, Lampard, and Drogba were all only slightly famous before he coached.  They are not up to the standard of first-class superstars, but under his hands, they have become real superstars.

    If his success at Chelsea is just because Abramovich spent a lot of money to build a championship team for him, then the year before he coached, almost the same team could only win under Agnelli.  Third in the league and abandoned by Arsenal early?  You know, among the players he brought after taking office, only Drogba and Makelele really played a role, while players like Lampard, Duff, Terry, etc. had already played for Chelsea before him.  Effective.

    And when he lost the league title in his third year coaching Chelsea, it was also because the team was stuffed with three superstars, Shevchenko, Ballack and Ashley Cole, who he did not want.  You know, these three superstars are not what he wants, but what boss Abramovich appreciates.

    How strong a team is is not determined by how many superstars there are in the team, but by how many players are able to exert sufficient abilities - this is the key to a team's success.

    His team will never play the best football, but it is difficult for you to beat them-now Yunjia Tianyu needs this kind of temperament to settle, after having enough championship titles.

    Fortunately, the national team has begun to concentrate, and the fans are all focused on the upcoming Asian Cup. Pei Wei and Mourinho are under a lot less pressure.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 373 Mixed National Team

    The 12th Asian Cup will open on July 12th and will be divided into 12 teams on July 29th, divided into three groups. The top two teams in each group and the two third-placed teams with the best results will qualify.  The Chinese team was divided into Group A, with the +|Witt team and the Iraqi team in the same group. The Chinese team's first game was against the Iraqi team in Beijing.

    Among the six major competition areas in the country, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Yunjia, only the teams in Group A are the luckiest. They play in the neighboring Beijing and Tianjin, while the teams in Group B play in  In Chengdu and Chongqing in the southwest, the teams in Group C are in Shanghai and Yunjia in the southeast. This can be regarded as a little trick played by the Football Association on the schedule.

    If the four strongest teams in Asia, Japan and South Korea, can successfully qualify in the group, they will fly from the south of China to the north to participate in the knockout rounds, while the Chinese team can recharge their batteries in Beijing and wait.  They came to your doorstep - this is the advantage of the host, especially a host with a vast territory like China - didn't you see how the women's football world treated the Chinese women's football team, their biggest rival for the championship in 1999?  According to statistics, in just half a month, the Chinese women's football team traveled more than 10,000 kilometers. If the Chinese Football Association had not been well prepared, and Pei Wei generously chartered a special plane to allow the women's football girls to get a full rest.  , then the champion may not necessarily be Chinese in the end.

    Although the Chinese team sent by China this time is said to be a national team, it is actually just a mixed Chinese team, with the Olympic team members as the main body and several overage players added. At first, the Football Association did not agree with Milou's decision.  Requirements, as the first host of the Asian Cup, China is extremely eager to keep the championship trophy in China. In all previous Asian Cup competitions, the best result of the Chinese team was only runner-up. Now the time, place and people are all right.  , if the Asian Cup cannot be won, the Football Association will bear more pressure.

    And Milu's request is also reasonable. He believes that there are only two months before the Olympic Games. If the Olympic team players are not given more training opportunities now, then when the Asian Cup is over, the training and training will be difficult.  There will be fewer opportunities, and he won't have the energy to manage two completely different teams at the same time.

    Finally, after consultation, the two sides made a decision. There were only 18 players on the list for the Olympic Games, which could also include three over-age players, while the quota for the Asian Cup was 22 people, so the national team  It consists of fifteen players of the Olympic team's age group and seven over-age players.

    This happy conclusion was agreed by everyone. After obtaining the approval of the Football Association, Milu began to select players.

    Among the fifteen players of the right age, six players playing overseas will definitely have a place. Fei, Sun Chenghai, Zhang Xiaorui, Li Jinyu, Li Gang and Li Wei are all selected. Among the remaining nine players, three are Yunjia Tianyu, Zhu Guosheng,  Zheng Zhi and Wujiang, two from Dalian, goalkeeper Cheng Dong and forward Wanpeng, two from Liaoning, forward Zhang Yulin and midfielder Zhao Junzhe, one from Beijing, Tao Wei, one from the People's Liberation Army, Sui Liang.

    The seven overage players are goalkeeper Jiang Hai, defenders General Fan and Wu Jiying, midfielder Limin Ma Tian, ??and forwards Hao Dong and Gao Feng.

    After the league, such a mixed national team began to gather to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup finals.

    After the national team roster was released, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this national team roster was not only preparing for the Olympics in two months' time, but even in next year's World Cup qualifiers, most of the people on this list will be  Will be the impact of 2002

    Although this national team does not have all the best players in the country, its strength is quite outstanding, with as many as nine players playing overseas. For this reason alone, all other teams in Asia can only hold a candle to it.  Only the Japanese national team can compare with them.

    Not to mention the six overseas players among the age-appropriate players, the other players are the absolute main players of various clubs in the domestic league and are also the ones in the best condition. The over-age players are all former main players of the national team, although they are a bit older.  , but they have just turned 30 and are still in their prime period. At that time, they will only need to add some new players and replace some players based on their performance in the league. The overall framework of the team has already been figured out.

    And for those over-age players, their more important role is probably to pass on their experience to the young Olympic players in this training camp, so that they can grow up quickly. Generals like Hao Dong, Gao Fengfan, etc. all came from professional teams.  They came from the period of the 1990s, have an excellent foundation, experienced the baptism of professional leagues, and are still receiving influence in Europe. Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai and others may be even better than them in terms of strength, but for a competition like this, they  of

    will play a better role.

    The only regret may be that this team lacks Mesozoic players such as Wu Jiying and Yang Tian.?This group of players, logically speaking, the most ideal combination for a team is most of the Mesozoic players plus some experienced old players and a few young players with full potential. This combination is the most effective.  Yes, but in the current Chinese national team, the old players have a bright future, and the young players come one after another. On the contrary, there are only a few players in their prime in the age group of 25 to 28.  I have to say it's a pity.

    This is probably also due to the development of the Chinese League. People like Hao Dong and others came from the professional team system and have a good foundation, while Wu Jiying and others only emerged after the development of the professional league.  It comes from the beginning, and that period happened to be a time when Chinese clubs didn¡¯t pay much attention to echelon training, so very few of the top players who emerged were able to maintain their form continuously. The 1996 batch of Olympic players are still in the first league.  It can be said that there are quite few players who have a place in the A-League. In fact, there are still many good players in this age group, such as Yang Tian, ??such as Xie Hui who plays in the German Second Division, such as Shanghai's Qi Hongshens, such as Shandong's Li Xiaopeng  But compared with the old players, they lack fame and achievements. Compared with the young players, their development prospects are far inferior to these young men who have been cultivated in the professional league from the beginning, so naturally they appear less so.  Conspicuous.

    The old batch of Olympic team players are old and strong, and the new batch of National Olympic team players are full of vigor. Compared with them, for 961,1:x, there are four or five players who can play the leading role in the national team.  Success cannot be too demanding.

    And as far as Pei Wei knows, 96, but Yang Tian, ??Xie Hui, Qi Hong, Shen Si, Li Xiaopeng, and Wu Jiying are all the biggest contributors to the 02 World Cup in history. However, today, history has changed a lot.  , the 1994 class represented by Hao Dong, and the 2000 class represented by Nie Fei, are their personal sorrows, but it is a proof of the overall development of Chinese football.

    After entering July, Pei Wei handed over all the club's work to his subordinates. He flew Su Mei to Beijing to watch the Chinese team's games. He asked Xu to get the front row seats for all Chinese team games. This  It can also be regarded as a small repayment from the Chinese Football Association for Pei Wei's reminder to be careful about the West Asian League - including placing Group C in the third group;  It has great benefits, including boosting the local economy.

    At the same time that Pei Wei flew to Beijing, the Chinese national team also ended its training camp in Kunming and came to Beijing in advance to adapt to the venue. According to the schedule, all three of their group stage games will be played at the Workers' Stadium. If they can get the first place in the group as they wish,  If 1, then they will play all the remaining games in Beijing.

    This schedule is naturally extremely beneficial to the Chinese national team. They do not need to travel hard, and the Chinese Football Association will provide them with the greatest convenience. The only requirement is to win the Chinese national team¡¯s first Asian championship!

    Pei Wei lives very close to the Chinese national team, but Pei Wei has no intention of visiting Sun Chenghai and the others. He just invited them through the Football Association to go to Yunjia to get together after the Asian Cup

    ;;Although it is not as good as the first season, with only eight league goals and only 11 assists, compared with last season's dangerous relegation, Perugia's results this season are much better.  , successfully avoided relegation early. After the league ended, they were ranked ninth and qualified for the Toto Cup next season - especially in the final round of the league, they defeated Juventus 1-0 in heavy rain.  Tus, kicked away the league title that the old woman had almost won. Lazio won the league title with a one-point advantage, and that goal was Nie Fei's kick in front of the goal in the 67th minute.  In.

    Through two seasons of outstanding performance, Nie Fei has attracted the attention of quite a few strong European teams. As Nie Fei's agent, Jiang Hao received invitations to introduce Nie Fei almost every day after the league ended.

    So Pei Wei plans to complete Nie Fei¡¯s transfer after the Asian Cup and before the start of the Olympic Games. Perugia can no longer keep Nie Fei, and Nie Fei needs a broader stage.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 374 Asian Cup Opening Game

    The war opponent, Iraq, is not an easy opponent to deal with. Although it suffered a big blow after the Gulf War, the national economy plummeted. It is said that the most common disease in Iraq before the Gulf War was overnutrition, but now it is malnutrition - they  Football has also been greatly affected, but as a traditional strong team in Asia, their strength is still very strong.

    The most painful memory that Iraq brought to Chinese football was probably in 1992. They defeated the Chinese national team led by Schlappner 1-0 at home. Originally, the Chinese national team had a chance to qualify in the group. They defeated the Chinese national team 2-0 at home.  They defeated their opponents, but lost to the Yemeni team 0-1 in the away game and were still eliminated.

    It was after that game that Pei Wei came up with the idea of ??entering the football world and investing in a football club. It was also after that game that Chinese football underwent earth-shaking changes, with the prosperity of professional leagues and the popularity of overseas players.  Increased, the A-A brand became more and more famous, and entered the World Cup finals in 2016

    History has changed. Although there has not been any leap in the development of Chinese football (in fact, it is impossible to make a sudden leap. Every time a so-called dark horse appears in the World Cup or other competitions, it means that their own strength has reached a level.  It is quite high (the Dark Horse Journey is just an explosion), but it is rising steadily. There is no such thing as a one-step jump in the world, and the Great Leap Forward has long been proven to be a farce.

    What determines the level of a national team is their basic strength. After all, geniuses are only individuals. Only when the basic strength improves can more talents emerge at the top. This is not something that can be solved in one or two years. It must be  It takes long-term development to make some progress. Pei Wei knows that he may not be able to see the Chinese team win the World Cup in his lifetime, but as long as this development continues, one day this goal will be achieved.

    Those revolutionary martyrs of the May 4th Movement, even though they knew that they might not be able to see the day when the revolution was successful, they still threw their heads and blood into the revolution resolutely. If everyone is unwilling to do things for which they cannot see the results,  So how can the times develop?  How can society progress?

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    Pei Wei may not have been able to achieve much. The glory of Yunjia Tianyu is nothing at all to those wealthy clubs with hundreds of years of history, but he has set a benchmark for other clubs with his actions, making those short-sighted  The bosses know that only if the league is successful can their interests be guaranteed for the long term.

    The influence of the league is expanding day by day, and fans are becoming more and more accustomed to spending money on football. Only in this way can European teams focus more on Chinese football. The more players they export to Europe, which in turn will drive the country's development.  The improvement of team level - this is a virtuous circle.

    It is precisely because of so many years of development that the current Chinese national team is so luxurious that even without recalling overseas players like Yang Tian and Xie Hui, it can still form a luxury team with nine main players in the top leagues in Europe and South America.  .

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    July 17th, Workers¡¯ Sports!

    The opening match of the 12th Asian Cup, the Chinese national team vs. the Iraqi national team!

    Milu¡¯s lineup is intriguing, with goalkeeper Jiang Hai, four defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Li Wei and Wu Jiang, midfielders Li Gang, Sui Liang, Zhao Junzhe, Nie Fei, forwards Li Jinyu and Dong!

    Eight Olympic-age players and three over-age players, three of whom are goalkeepers, center backs and forwards, form a solid central axis!

    Milu is really using the Asian Cup to train for the Olympics - this lineup is theoretically the strongest lineup for the Olympic team after adding three overage players. You must know that the player list submitted for the Olympics can only have 18 players.  , it is impossible to arrange two players in every position. If there are not many versatile players, then players can only be deployed according to tactical arrangements. When necessary, players in certain positions must be given up¡ª¡ª  Obviously, Milu is now examining whether the players' combat effectiveness can be brought out without using a wide midfielder.

    If the fifteen age-appropriate players in this national team roster plus three over-age players Jiang Hai, General Fan and Hao Dong will participate in the Olympics, then these eighteen players will include two goalkeepers and six  Defenders, six midfielders and four forwards, and only three wing attackers: Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiang and Tao Wei. Nie Fei and Zheng Zhi, who can play two wing midfielders, will become two very important players.  piece.

    This game will test the Chinese team¡¯s actual combat capabilities of a three-midfielder formation that abandons the two full-backs and strengthens the blocking ability in the middle.

    Milu vs.The positioning of the Chinese Olympic team in the Olympics is very clear, that is, to put itself in the position of a weak team

    Relying on solid defense and the personal ability of the frontcourt offensive players to complete the goal, the problem he faces is also very clear, that is, the cooperation between the players is not tacit enough, and except for overseas players, other players from domestic clubs basically have no  Having played in such a formation, it is very difficult to adapt, but fortunately, he has no time for the players to adapt compared to before the Olympic qualifiers. Now there are still two months before the start of the Olympic Games. During this period  There are also competitions such as the Asian Cup during the period for him to train the team.

    Naturally, the Asian Cup has performance indicators, so his training and testing can only be carried out in the group stage. Once he enters the knockout rounds, he must use all his resources to fight against the lion and the rabbit, and spare no effort to attack.  Go for the win.

    Although this lineup is basically defensive, seven of the eleven players are playing overseas. In Asia, this number alone is quite impressive.

    Although Dong's short-distance sprint explosiveness has gradually begun to decline compared to his peak period, after two years of training in the Bundesliga, he has become even better at seizing opportunities and opportunities. Compared with when he was young, he  The chances of showing his face on the camera are reduced, but once he appears in front of the camera, it is the time when the opponent's goal is in danger.

    Ten minutes after the start of the game, he only appeared twice on camera. Once he received a cross from Sun Chenghai and hit the goal post from close range. The other time was just now - Nie Fei took the ball and passed a defender.  , raised his right foot to make a fake move to prepare for a shot, and then pushed it straight to the left side of the penalty area. Hao Dong suddenly started, half-turned to let the ball come over and then inserted into the penalty area. He caught up with the ball in two strides and was unguarded.  He lowered his right foot and shot directly into the far corner!

    The Iraqi goalkeeper jumped up hastily, and the ball had already flown over his head just as he reached halfway. He knelt on his knees, still making save movements with his hands, and turned his head like a statue to watch.  The ball hit the inside of the far post and bounced into the goal!

    One to zero!  The Chinese team scored the first goal in the finals of this Asian Cup!  The scorer was forward No. 9 Hao Dong!

    Dong clenched his fist with his right hand, jumped up and waved it vigorously in the air, then turned around and hugged Nie Fei tightly, who assisted him. Other teammates also gathered around one by one, celebrating heartily.

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    Dong¡¯s goal gave the Chinese team a good start.

    After conceding the goal, Iraq launched a fierce attack. It should be said that the cruel environment gave the Iraqis a stronger fighting spirit than when they were rich, and their football players are no exception. Although they may not be as technically good as before, they are  Their strong fighting spirit is stronger than before.

    Within ten minutes after losing the ball, Iraq launched three or four very threatening attacks. However, as the leading goalkeeper in the country, Jiang Hai performed very well and made several wonderful saves to make the opponent's attacks in vain.

    Of course, this is also due to the defensive players. The three defensive midfielders protected the front edge of the penalty area very well. Jiang Hai is tall and defends very steadily against long shots and crosses when there are enough defenders to defend. But like him  The tall goalkeeper is often not very good at attacking the lower three. Now that there are enough defenders, there is no opportunity for the opponent to break through and shoot from close range, so he is naturally able to defend with ease.

    Before the end of the first half, the Chinese team's continuous counterattacks were effective again. Li Gang intercepted the ball in the backcourt and passed it to Zhao Junzhe. Zhao Junzhe passed the ball directly to Nie Fei. Nie Fei made a diagonal pass after the breakthrough. Hao Dong received the ball and passed it in  A clever pass from the edge of the penalty area, Li Jinyu scored a very beautiful catch and turned around to volley. The Iraqi goalkeeper tried his best to stretch his hand but failed to save the ball. The ball missed the far post and flew into the goal again!

    ? Two to zero, the Chinese team had an extremely smooth start.

    After the start of the second half, Iraq recovered a point. The forward forward tipped the ball into the goal three meters in front of the goal. However, only five minutes later, Li Jinyu pushed Nie Fei's pass back outside the penalty area and inserted it.  Sui Liang volleyed directly from 23 meters away from the goal, and the ball hit the net three times!

    In the remaining time, the Chinese team withstood waves of attacks from the Iraqi team and successfully maintained the score until the end.

    When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, the entire Workers' Stadium was in jubilation. In the opening match of this Asian Cup, the Chinese team got off to a good start, defeating the strong opponent Iraq 3-1, laying the foundation for qualifying for the group.  a solid foundation.

    In the next game, the Chinese team¡¯s opponent is the Indonesian team, which is the weakest in the group. Winning should not be a problem as long as they win the next game.? competition, then qualifying for the group is basically achieved.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 375 Deciding on the Top Eight

    Asia, East Asia and West Asia are the two strongest football camps. There are many in Southeast Asia, but their football results are really not very good. There are many scandals, such as the shocking Malaysian football gambling case and the two goals in a certain Tiger Cup.  The team did whatever it took to "seek defeat". Before the end of the game, there was even a scene called "the ugliest in football history" in which a defender grabbed the opponent's ball and then kicked it into his own goal. Apart from the Thai team, it was also considered the Asian team.  Except for the third-rate teams, the other teams are very poor, and the Indonesian team is no exception.

    The Chinese team, with the right time, place and people, started a massacre at the Workers' Stadium. In this game, Milu sent four other over-age players on the field. The "Hao Gao Combination" once again won the national championship after two years.  Appearing in the team, they both scored twice, while midfielders Ma Tian and Nie Fei also scored a goal each. General Fan, who was not willing to be lonely, also scored a goal in front of the goal through a corner kick. The Chinese team swept their opponents 7-0.

    The Chinese team, with two wins in two games and a sufficient goal difference, has already qualified from the group ahead of schedule. They only need to draw with Kuwait in the last game to get first place in the group - Kuwait beat Indonesia 1-0 in the first game.  , the second game was a one-to-one tie with Iraq. The defense was relatively solid, but the attack power was weak. I believe it will be difficult for them to break the Chinese team's door.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT Out of the group ahead of schedule by scoring ten goals and conceding one goal. Although there is a weak opponent like Indonesia, this result is also excellent. However, in the group stage, the Chinese team is not the most popular team.

    In terms of the strong limelight, it has to do with the Chinese team's neighbor, the Japanese team. They also have a luxurious lineup with National Olympic players as the main body for the Asian Cup, including Hidetoshi Nakata, Shunsuke Nakamura, Shinji Ono, and Inamoto.  The midfielder composed of Junichi and Minami Hiroshi is even more famous than the Chinese team's midfielder, and Naotai Takahara on the forward line plays for the Argentine giants Boca Juniors. Although the number of overseas players is not as exaggerated as that of the Chinese team, it seems  The gold content is slightly higher.

    Hidetoshi Nakata, who was robbed of his position in Perugia by Nie Fei, is not doing well now. He plays for the Bologna team in Serie A and has performed very well in the past two seasons. Together with Nie Fei, he provoked the Asians  At the top of Serie A, he is now the absolute main force and core midfielder of the Japanese national team.

    Before the start of the Asian Cup, everyone recognized that there were nine overseas players, and the Chinese team, as the host, was the favorite to win the Asian Cup. The relatively low-key Japanese team performed even more amazingly - they were in  Group C of the Chinese team is more difficult than Group A of the Chinese team. Except for the Japanese team, the other three teams are the last Asian Cup champion Saudi Arabia, the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games champion Uzbekistan and the West Asian powerhouse Qatar. However, in the first game  The Central Japan team surprised everyone. They beat the defending champion with a big score of four to one and an absolute advantage on the field. Then in the second round, they created the first Asian Cup record of this year.  The game with the most goals - an 8-1 sweep of Uzbekistan. Two forwards, Akihon Nishizawa and Naotai Takahara, both scored hat tricks, showing a frightening offensive power.

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    "The Japanese team is coming with a lot of force." After watching the Chinese team sweep the Indonesian game, Pei Wei and Su Mei returned to the hotel. After getting the news on TV, Su Mei said to Pei Wei with a smile.

    "Yeah." Pei Wei nodded in agreement: "They will be the Chinese team's biggest opponents in this cup."

    "Are you so sure?" Su Mei asked in surprise: "Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Korea none of them are easy to deal with. Although the Japanese team has gorgeous skills, the Chinese team really didn't suffer any losses against them.  ¡­I think South Korea and Iran are a bit difficult to deal with.¡±

    "I won't talk about Saudi Arabia. They have been together since they failed to enter the World Cup in 1998." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Iran's golden generation of players like Daiyi and Bagheri are also getting older As for  The South Korean team, until they find a good coach, will not be the opponent of the current Chinese team, and they may not be able to meet the Chinese team, but the Japanese team, if the Chinese team can enter the final without meeting Japan on the way  If we have a team, then the opponent in the final will definitely be Japan.¡±

    "He's pretending to be a fool again." Su Mei is no longer willing to bet with Pei Wei, because Pei Wei is always very accurate - betting with him is just asking for trouble.

    Pei Wei smiled and did not make any refutation of Su Mei's words. He said to himself: "Compared with the European Cup and the America's Cup, the Asian Cup is still far behind I'm not talking about anything else.  , but in discovering talents-every European Cup and America's Cup will emerge a group of newcomers who are eye-catching, and there are only a few good players in Asia, and they are basically already in the strong teams.  The core of the main force, I want to find out from the inside?It's really difficult to find outstanding players.  "

    "No way? Do you still want to find foreign players in Asian teams?" Su Mei asked in surprise.

    "no

    Other clubs.  Pei Wei smiled: "Actually, this is also a good idea for a team in I-state to introduce the top stars from Vietnam and Thailand. Then maybe the group behind them can sell their products to Southeast Asia This is a new news."  Financial resources, but the level of football in Southeast Asia is still a bit poor, and even their top players may not be able to play the main role in League B:.  "

    "That has nothing to do with us." Su Mei shrugged: "You don't have any products to sell."

    "But it has something to do with our league. If we can advertise abroad through the team, I think those big groups will definitely be more willing to invest in football, right?" Pei Wei said with a smirk: "Just like our cloud  Jia Tianyu played in the Asian Club Cup finals in Tehran the year before last, and the Tianhua Group's revenue from Iran immediately increased by 20% Doesn't this mean anything? I will tell me about these experiences?  of those old friends.¡±

    The "old friends" he referred to were naturally the bosses of other clubs. Su Mei understood clearly: "This is a good idea, but it's a pity that it is difficult for us to introduce high-level foreign players to places like Japan and South Korea. Their leagues are no better than ours."  Bad, there are more outstanding players who are willing to send them to Europe, but it is possible in West Asia. After the introduction of Madavikia, the Eastern Group has now moved its business to Iran.¡±

    "That's the truth." Pei Wei snapped his fingers.

    "What shall we do next?" Su Mei asked.

    "What's next?" Pei Wei thought for a moment: "Have a good rest, keep your spirits up, and go watch the last game of the group."

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    July 18th, the final round of the Asian Cup Group A group stage.

    The Chinese team will face Kuwait at the Workers' Stadium, while Iraq will face Indonesia in Tianjin. Both the Chinese team and Kuwait have already qualified in advance. The final battle is just to compete for the first place in the group, while Iraq must defeat Indonesia to qualify for the group.

    This game is just a formality for the Chinese team. If they tie, they can spend the rest of the game in Beijing. Kuwait seems to have no intention of competing for the top spot in the group. The quarter-finals will start in five days.  , and although yellow cards received in the group stage will not be carried into the knockout stage, accumulation of two yellow cards will still result in suspension. No one is willing to cause any losses to personnel for this not-so-important game.

    Milu sent most of the substitutes. Li Jinyu and Zhang Yulin partnered in the striker. The midfielders were Tao Wei, Zheng Zhi, Li Gang and Zhang Xiaorui. The defenders were Li Wei, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Sun Chenghai. Even the goalkeeper also sent two players.  No. 1 goalkeeper Cheng Dong.

    The game went on uneventfully, with the only bright spot appearing in the 38th minute. Zhang Xiaorui assisted from the wing, and Zhang Yulin headed the ball in front of the goal and scored the only goal of the game. Kuwait lost the game.  The group ranking slipped to third place - in another game, Iraq defeated Indonesia 3-0, relying on a slight goal difference to obtain the second position in the group.

    There are two teams in Group B. South Korea defeated Iran 2-1 in the final game and ranked first in the group. However, the Iranian team, which was tied 1-1 by Thailand and lost to South Korea, had to be ranked first in the group.  Second, they faced the Japanese team, which ranked first in Group C.

    In Group C, the Japanese team with two consecutive victories also stopped. After the players, they tied Qatar 1-1 in the final round, but for this they had to face Iran, which was second in Group B, ~.Uzbekistan  ¡ª¡ªAs the leader of Central Asian football, the Uzbekistan team won the Asian Games championship just after entering the Asian competition. Now it has almost destroyed all the old foundation left to them by the former Soviet Union and has become an out-and-out third-rate team.  After the team was massacred by Japan and Saudi Arabia, they only tied with Qatar one to one and were eliminated. Qatar grabbed the last qualifying spot after three consecutive draws. Of course, this was also because of Thailand and Lebanon in Group B.  A draw in the final round would leave both teams with only two points, otherwise no matter who wins, Qatar will be squeezed out.

    From the 12th to the 20th, in the eight days, the twelve participating teams were reduced by one-third, leaving only eight teams. They are China, Iraq and Kuwait in Group A, South Korea and Group B.  Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group C

    According to the match rules, the quarter-final matchup is like this. China, the first in Group A, will face Qatar, which is third in Group C, and Iraq, which is second in Group A, will face Saudi Arabia, which is second in Group C~

    The first quarter-final is the match between China and Qatar on July 23.

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 376 Quarterfinals

    Chapter 376 Quarterfinals

    July 23, Beijing Workers¡¯ Stadium.

    The game will be held at eight o'clock in the evening, and as early as five o'clock, anxious Chinese fans packed the Workers' Stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 people, with more than 70,000 Chinese fans occupying most of the stands.  , only two stands were occupied by fans from Qatar and other Asian countries.

    When the Chinese players were seen taking the field, huge cheers erupted in the stadium, flooding through the entire stadium like a tide.

    The lineup of the Chinese team is as follows: goalkeeper Jiang Hai, four defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang. Midfielder Li Gang is behind, Li Min is on the right, Tao Wei is on the left, Nie Fei is ahead, and the double forwards are Hao  Composed of Dong and Zhang Yulin.

    The Qatar team, which almost created a miracle in the last four rounds of the 1997 Top Ten Tournament, has not grown much in strength. In the past three years, there have been few new faces in their national team. Basically, they still rely on their old players to conquer the world.  Among them, the most threatening forward Enazi is already 33 years old. Compared with the Chinese team, which has an endless stream of young players, they have basically lost the qualifications to challenge.

    In just two minutes, the Chinese team¡¯s lightning attack broke through the opponent¡¯s defense.

    Wu Jiang boldly stepped forward to assist. Nie Fei dribbled the ball in the middle, attracted two opposing players to defend, and then cleverly distributed the ball to the left wing. After Wu Jiang received the ball, he took a step forward and then made a pass. The pass was passed  It seemed a bit big, flying high past everyone in the penalty area and towards the right baseline.

    Right midfielder Li Min stepped in, stretched out his foot to stop the ball when it was about to fall out of the baseline, then quickly dunked the ball inward, passed the rushing defender, raised his left foot and hit!

    There were indeed too many players in front of the Qatar goal. A defender happened to be standing in the small penalty area, and the ball rushed towards him quickly.  He didn't react quickly and was hit by the ball, which then bounced into the goal!

    One minute and thirty seconds after the opening - this is the second fastest goal in the history of the Asian Cup - coincidentally, the fastest goal was also scored by a Chinese player, which dates back to 1992.  Xie Yuxin, who was 24 years old at the time, scored the ball into the Japanese team's goal in the first 32 seconds, and Hao Dong assisted him - but the Chinese team lost that game 2 to 3 (check the information)  There was actually a theory that Xie Yuxin scored in 1980, but Lao Xie was born in 1968, and he was only 12 years old in 1980. This is too unbelievable, so I adopted another theory), but I believe this game,  The Chinese team will not repeat previous history.

    Scoring a goal so soon after the opening disrupted all Qatar's plans - they were originally planning to rely on shrinking defense to wear down the host's energy, and then score goals through counterattack - you must know that their defense is not bad, against  Japan, which has scored the most goals so far, has only conceded one goal, but since it has fallen behind, it is impossible to defend anymore.

    Qatar and the Chinese team started a confrontation.  However, they have no good way to attack, that is, to strengthen the pressing in the frontcourt, and then use the forward's personal ability to attack - but today, the Chinese team, which only played a single defensive midfielder, did not put much effort in defense.  Their style of play suppressed their opponents to a certain extent.

    With only Li Gang left in front of the back line, the Chinese team's defense has been weakened a lot, although Li Gang's physical fitness is extremely good.  He is very active in running, but compared with his interceptions, his passing is simply amateur level - you must know that when he was in the Coventry team, he only relied on wide range of running to get a position. In Brazil  He couldn't even learn to pass the ball well.  What's more, in the Premier League, where the technology is relatively rough, he is usually used to grabbing the ball and immediately handing it to his midfielder partners for them to organize the attack. But today, he is the only midfielder, whether he is dribbling or passing the ball.  Do it yourself.

    In twenty minutes, Li Gang made five steals and succeeded four times. This is an astonishing record. However, his passing errors, that is, direct passes to the opponent's feet or out to the sideline, also reached five times - this is also an astonishing record.  Very amazing record.

    The Chinese team, which made frequent mistakes in the midfield, naturally found it difficult to organize an effective offensive.  In the 18th minute of the first half, Nie Fei, Li Min, and Hao Dong played exquisite cooperation at the front of the opponent's penalty area. Unfortunately, Zhang Yulin's last shot missed the goal post, causing sighs from the fans present.

    The Qatar team also had a good chance in the 24th minute. The Chinese team's midfielder made a pass error again. The Qatar team quickly counterattacked. Another forward, Asbili, got a single shot, but Li Wei quickly chased back before the opponent entered the penalty area.  Destroying the ball, he successfully prevented the opponent from counterattacking.

    Milu shook his head on the coaching bench.  He once again confirmed his judgment - Li Gang is a good defensive midfielder.  His excellent physical fitness and wide range of running are enough to form a solid line at the front of the penalty area.??Barrier, such a defensive midfielder can find a place in any team.  However, his offensive ability is extremely poor, which is inversely proportional to his defensive ability. Especially his lack of passing ability is a dangerous time bomb - you must know that it is not dangerous not to grab the ball, because even if you can't grab it yourself  There are other teammates behind him. The danger is that after grabbing the ball, he sends the ball to the opponent's feet. This is when our defense is at its weakest. The teammates are adjusting their psychological preparation to attack. Suddenly  Being hit back by the opponent is often fatal.

    Therefore, a defensive midfielder like Li Gang must have at least one person around him who can hold the ball to help him. Otherwise, the more he grabs the ball, the more mistakes he will make - it doesn't matter if the forward makes mistakes, but the mistakes of the midfielder and central defender do.  Often fatal.

    However, he didn't want to make adjustments just yet. First, his team was still leading, so there was no need to adjust to disrupt his own rhythm when they were leading. Second, if he made adjustments, it would definitely disrupt all the tactics in the midfield.  Such adjustments would do more harm than good.

    He can see that although Qatar has many opportunities, if they can break through the Chinese team, they still need something.

    He is not worried at all about the Chinese team's offense. The combination of Hao Dong and Nie Fei is enough to tear apart the defense of any team in Asia, even if it is just a moment of flash - because in Asia, they are definitely top-notch players.  That level.

    In the 28th minute, Sun Chenghai, who assisted, made a pass from the right. Zhang Yulin and Hao Dong both jumped up to grab the ball. The attacking Qatar goalkeeper beat the two of them and knocked the ball out of the penalty area. The defender immediately made a big kick to clear the ball.

    In the 30th minute, Sun Chenghai advanced again and was brought down by the opponent on the wing. Nie Fei took a free kick and passed it into the penalty area. The Qatar goalkeeper got the ball.

    The Qatar team counterattacked quickly. After receiving a pass from his teammate, Enazi continuously got rid of Li Gang and Li Min who were returning to the defense on the wing. He suddenly shot from the right side of the penalty area. The ball hit the side netting hard, and the hearts of the Chinese fans at the scene followed.  The ball was beating violently with the net.

    Immediately afterwards they got another corner kick, and the ball was taken by Jiang Hai who attacked.

    Seeing that Qatar, which had conceded a goal within the first two minutes, suddenly started attacking, the Chinese fans in the audience were a little dissatisfied - specifically, their cheers suddenly became much louder, even louder than before.

    But five minutes later, their cheers immediately turned into cheers.

    Wu Jiang, who came forward with an assist, handed the ball to Tao Wei in front. Tao Wei took the ball and rushed into the penalty area. As a result, the ball was intercepted by the opponent, but the Qatar defender who intercepted the ball used too much force and was unable to intercept the ball.  The ball was under control, and the ball rolled out of the penalty area under the force.

    The Qatari defender in the penalty area was about to rush out to clear the ball. Nie Fei, who was still five meters away from the ball, suddenly rushed up and kicked the ball without stopping!

    The moment his foot touched the ball, the force-bearing side of the ball obviously deflated.

    "Whoosh!" The ball flew out from Nie Fei's feet like a cannonball. The Qatar defender three meters in front of him didn't even have time to react and watched the ball fly past him.

    The ball drew a slight downward arc in the air. According to the trajectory when it flew out from Nie Fei's feet, the shot should have been higher than the crossbar, but after flying into the penalty area, the ball had obvious  It fell, flew past the hands of the Qatar goalkeeper, who had always performed well, and hit the net hard!

    "Beautiful! World wave!" Wong Tai Sin in the broadcast booth of CCTV Sports Channel roared fiercely: "Nie Fei suddenly stepped in and suddenly hit the goal! The ball flew into the dead center of the goal, two to zero, the Chinese team expanded  score!"

    Amid the cheers of the fans, Nie Fei shook his fist vigorously and hugged other teammates.

    Milu smiled slightly on the coaching bench. This is the role of stars. Before Nie Fei's goal, Qatar and the Chinese team's offensive were on par. Qatar even had an advantage to a certain extent, but Nie Fei's  A sudden flash of light changed everything.

    After the halftime break, Milu did not make substitution adjustments, but only asked to continue to expand the score in the second half.

    The Chinese players did this quickly. Eleven minutes after the start of the second half, Hao Dong received a pass from Sun Chenghai and made a beautiful turn to break into the penalty area. Facing the attacking goalkeeper, he calmly pushed the ball, 3-0.

    This is the fourth goal Hao Dong has scored in four games. He has not yet played in the last game of the group stage. Now he has scored four goals with the Japanese team's Naotai Takahara and Akihun Nishizawa and ranks first in the scorer list.  In the first position, behind them are Li Dongguo and Ali Daei who scored three goals, as well as Saudi Arabian rookie Shahrhoub.

    After taking a three-goal leadMilu replaced Nie Fei and Hao Dong with Zhang Xiaorui and Li Jinyu respectively, and then ten minutes later he replaced Li Gang, who had played all the games, with Zhao Junzhe. The Chinese team, which had used up three substitutions, was obviously in trouble after that.  The attack slowed down and time slowly ran out. Although Qatar's Enazi recovered a point in the 71st minute, this was all Qatar could do.

    The Chinese team became the first team to reach the semi-finals.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 377 Rival South Korea

    Two hours after the match between China and Qatar ended, the second four-point game began at the Fengyun Stadium in Yunjia. The two sides faced the West Asian civil war between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

    This game seems to have nothing to do with the Chinese team. Their opponent in the semi-finals was the winner of South Korea and Kuwait. However, the Chinese team still sent staff to observe the game. Facing the previous champion Saudi team, the Iraqis  There was no fear, but a fierce confrontation with the opponent.

    The first half ended zero to zero. Just one minute into the second half, the Saudi team's Temiat scored a lightning goal in front of the goal to give the Saudi team the lead. However, such a goal did not defeat the Iraqis.  Instead, they used more violent attacks to suppress the Saudis.

    In the 68th minute, Iraq's Jahim equalized the score with a penalty kick. Three minutes later, hundreds of Iraqi fans at the scene cheered wildly. Their Majid caught the opponent's defender's mistake in front of the goal and stabbed it.  Breaking through the ten-finger barrier of Asia's No. 1 goalkeeper Dai Yayaya!

    The current time is the 71st minute of the game. As long as they survive the last 20 minutes, they can enter the semi-finals without being favored by others!

    They almost did it - if their defender hadn't tripped the opponent's Meshaal in the penalty area before the end - with a red card and a penalty kick, the Iraqi team fell from heaven to hell in an instant.

    Meshaal calmly scored the penalty kick and the game entered overtime.

    The tenacious Iraqis persisted until the end of overtime - but they still could not escape the fate of being killed in one blow - in the 118th minute, Temiat scored twice.  A wonderful sideways volley and overhead kick scored the first golden goal of this Asian Cup, and also allowed the defending champion to enter the semi-finals with difficulty.

    The Chinese fans at the scene gave applause to the Iraqis without hesitation. Although they lost, their fighting spirit did not lose to their opponents. What they lacked was maybe just a little luck.

    The other two semi-finals will be held on the next day. The winner between South Korea and Kuwait will be the opponent of the Chinese team in the semi-finals, while the winner between Japan and Iran will be the opponent of the Saudi team in the semi-finals -  ¨DThere are really no upsets in this Asian Cup so far. If nothing else happens, the Korean team should be able to enter the semi-finals. There is nothing that can be done about Japan and Iran meeting too early. Basically, the strong teams have entered.  The top eight and the final four are all traditional strong teams. To be upset, it is probably only Japan's 4-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in the group stage that is a bit surprising.

    There is no upset, but it does not mean that there is nothing to watch. The confrontation between Japan and Iran, the confrontation between technical football and power football is itself a good point to watch, and another game between the Korean team Kuwait also falls into this range, only  However, the team representing strength has become the South Korean team in East Asia, and the team with relatively outstanding skills has become the Kuwait team in West Asia. In the two quarter-finals that have ended early, China, representing East Asia, has successfully fought against West Asia in advance.  The next two games will depend on whether Japan and South Korea will repeat the mistakes of the last Asian Cup.

    In the last Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, the West Asian team, which had the advantage of home court, won a resounding victory and swept the final four. Although the three East Asian top three, China, Japan and South Korea, all entered the quarterfinals, they all failed in the quarter-finals.  The Chinese team was eliminated in 2016. The Chinese team was defeated by Saudi Arabia 4-3 with a two-goal lead. This was the most honorable loss among the top three in East Asia. Japan lost no temper to Kuwait 2-0, and South Korea even more  Tragically, they were beaten to a pulp by the Iranian team, which was in full swing. The bloody 6-2 loss is a painful memory that all Koreans will never forget.

    With the two major camps of East and West Asia, the competition between the two sides is everywhere, including on the field.

    This time, the opponents of Japan and South Korea are still Iran and Kuwait, but they have changed. Japan faced Iran, South Korea¡¯s top eight opponent in the last year, and South Korea faced Kuwait, Japan¡¯s top eight opponent in the last year. It seems that they are also expected to win.  There will be a different result.

    On the 24th, the first match was between South Korea and Kuwait.

    The game was held at the Chengdu Stadium in Sichuan. The Chinese fans present were overwhelmingly supporting the Kuwait team - obviously, the winner of this game will be the Chinese team's opponent in the semi-finals, and the Chinese team won against Kuwait in the group stage.  We have played against each other before, and they still defeated their opponents after sending most of the substitutes. If the opponent was Kuwait, the Chinese team would have an easier time entering the finals.

    The players of the Chinese team also gathered in front of the TV to watch the game, and the coaching staff also watched the game in their rooms, but their focus was different.

    Players are observing the habits and technical characteristics of opponents who may play against them in the game, while coaches discuss??More.

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    I really hope Kuwait can win.  Tang Pengju watched the live broadcast and said: "Then it will be much easier for us to reach the finals - Kuwait is no longer the Asian hegemon in the 1980s. Now they can only be regarded as the youngest among the first-class teams."  , especially after the Gulf War, wars often destroy not only a country's economy, but also their various facilities.  "

    "I would rather play against South Korea." Chu Guanghu said confidently: "Now is when we are the strongest, and we have the advantage of home court. The Olympic team defeated South Korea last time, and now the national team must also defeat South Korea!  We must completely reverse the fans¡¯ impression of ¡®Korean phobia¡¯ and establish our status as Asia¡¯s top team!¡±

    Milu watched his two assistants express opposing opinions and smiled in his heart. This can be regarded as the impact of two completely different concepts. Tang Pengju is a representative of domestic coaches, but he has personally experienced decades of being invincible against Korea.  Those days, and the Chinese youth team he led all the way to the finals of the Asian Youth Championship, and also swept the UAE youth team 5-1 in the semi-finals, but lost to the Korean youth team in the final.  The temperless zero to three naturally has a little fear of South Korea, and out of consideration for the goal of winning the championship, the weaker the opponent, the better, and Chu Guanghu is a different kind of coach-he is  After staying in Brazil for five years, he returned to China as his assistant and watched the Chinese Olympic team defeat the Korean Olympic team in a face-to-face match to enter the Olympic finals. Naturally, there was nothing to fear psychologically, but it seemed that South Korea was  The team thought too simply.

    Seeing that both of them turned their attention to him and wanted to hear his own opinion, Milu smiled slightly and spoke in Spanish.

    Chu Guanghu has been in Brazil for five years and naturally understands Spanish, which is very similar to Portuguese, so the translator Lin Cheng around him mainly translates to Tang Pengju: "From the perspective of the championship, I hope that Kuwait will be our  The opponent in the semi-finals - but from a practical point of view, we need to think more about how to deal with South Korea - after all, South Korea is still stronger in terms of strength, but it cannot be said that it is to reverse the fear of fans.  Korean syndrome's impression, the more you say something, the greater its authenticity. Also, whether it is a top team in Asia is not something you say, it is something you play game by game.  What we have to do is to carefully watch the playing styles of these two possible opponents. Whether it is Kuwait or South Korea, they will likely be our opponents in the semifinals. Tang, you mainly look at Kuwait, and Chu, you look at South Korea.¡±

    The two nodded and began to watch the teams they wanted to pay attention to. Milu sat at the end with his arms folded, watching the game attentively without saying a word.

    Kuwait's defense did a good job. At least in the entire first half, they did not allow the Korean team to get any good opportunities. To say that their relatively soft playing style was very restrained by South Korea's tactics, allowing the Korean team to rush and attack.  The South Korean team, which is known for its full-court press, felt that it was unable to use its strength.

    The first half ended with a score of zero to zero. Tang Pengju laughed and said, "It's interesting. It seems that Kuwait really has something to show for it today."

    "The Korean team is not as strong as it was in 1998." Chu Guanghu nodded and said: "Their soul is still there, but their momentum is obviously much worse than before. Could it be that the defeat against the Netherlands and the Olympic team's loss to us  Did it hurt their vitality?"

    In the 76th minute of the second half, Kuwait scored!  Their number one star Howardi made a clever shot in front of the goal and broke through the fingers of South Korea goalkeeper Lee Yun-jae!

    The adult fans cheered loudly. They didn¡¯t care about the dispute between East and West Asia. They only knew that China was more confident about beating Kuwait and less sure about beating South Korea - so they hoped that Kuwait would win. It was as simple as that.

    At this moment, Houwadi became the hero of the Kuwait team and the temporary hero in the hearts of Chinese fans at the Chengdu Stadium - but unfortunately, the final hero of this game was the South Korean forward who played for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.  "The Lion King" Lee Dong-guk.

    In the 90th minute of the game, the Korean team took a corner kick, and even the goalkeeper rushed forward. Howardi, the hero of the ten minutes this time, returned to the penalty area, but it was his defensive error that gave the Koreans a chance. Lee Dongguo's shot  It was saved by the goalkeeper, Houwadi made a short clearance, and Kim Sang-sik shot a volley into the net!  One to one, the Korean team came back from the death line!

    It¡¯s overtime again, another golden goal!

    In the sixth minute of overtime, Hong Mingfu intercepted the ball and counterattacked, passing the ball to Lu Tingyun who was inserted into the right rib. Lu Tingyun passed the ball. Li Dongguo appeared in the center of the penalty area. When the man reached the ball, he pushed the ball into the net with one kick!  Two to one, South Korea won the golden goal!

    "Okay, you two, let's start preparing for the game against South Korea." Milu stood up and said toThe two assistants who were still in a daze said: "Our opponent is out, the Korean team."

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 378 Waiting

    Continental Cup semi-finals, China versus South Korea!

    This news immediately spread across the country like wind, and all the fans became excited - what does this mean?  This means that China and South Korea, two teams with decades of grievances and grievances, will have a fierce fight in the semifinals. This will be the most exciting showdown since the start of this Asian Cup.  dialogue.

    All Chinese fans had forgotten the upcoming quarter-finals between Japan and Iran, and began to discuss the semi-finals two days later with great interest. The organizers of the Shanghai Division were a little anxious. Originally, Japan and Iran  Iran's game is the most interesting of the four quarter-finals. They are trying to make a fortune from this game. As a result, the occupancy rate of the 80,000-person stadium is less than two-thirds.  If Shanghai were not an international metropolis and there were many Japanese working and living there, they might not even be able to get their money back.

    In the first three quarter-finals, except for the Chinese team's victory over Qatar, which was relatively easy, the other two games all won golden goals, and the excitement of this game was not as exciting as any of the previous games. Iran's Bagheri  In the fourth minute after the game started, he scored a wonderful long-range shot from 30 meters away. The ball drew a weird arc in the air and flew straight into the dead center. Japanese goalkeeper Kawaguchi Nobuchi tried hard to save it but failed.  Pounced on the ball and Iran led 1-0.

    But three minutes later, the Japanese team equalized the score. Midfielder Hao Minami scored a shot into the net in front of the goal, tying the score one to one.

    Their head coach, the Frenchman Troussier, announced before the start of the Asian Cup that he would show the style of a world-class team, and the Japanese team's performance was worthy of these five words - four minutes later, it was the tenth  One minute later, Naotai Takahara scored his fifth goal of the tournament. He headed Shunsuke Nakamura's cross into the dead center of the goal. The Iranian team's lead was wiped out within seven minutes.  Two to one, the Japanese team took the lead.

    The game then entered a stalemate period, which was not broken until five minutes after the start of the second half. Madavecchia broke through from the right and suddenly took a long shot. Kawaguchi Nosuke was obviously slow to react, and the ball went under his arm.  Flying by, two to two.

    In the 69th minute, the Japanese team once again overtook the score. Midfielder Ming Shenji received a pass from Shinji Ono and fired a powerful shot to overtake the score again. In the face of the powerful offensive of the Japanese team, Iran's defense seemed to be useless.  There are not enough people.

    The Iranian team, which aggressively pressed forward in an attempt to equalize the score, was severely hit again. Their empty defense gave the Japanese team countless opportunities to counterattack. Finally, in the 78th minute, the Iranian team replaced the injured Hidetoshi Nakata.  Ming Zhihe scored another goal to completely seal the victory.

    So far, the quarter-finals are all over. Three East Asian teams among the top eight have all entered the semi-finals, and four of the five West Asian teams have gone home - exactly the opposite of the last Asian Cup, where the east wind overwhelmed the west wind.

    In the semi-finals, Japan faced the Saudi team, which had defeated the Saudi team 4-1 in the group stage, while China faced the challenge of the South Korean team.

    These two semi-finals will be held on July 26th, in the Beijing Division and Tianjin Division.

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    "Haha, our opponent is really the Korean team!"

    The next day at the Chinese team¡¯s training ground, Zhu Guosheng¡¯s loud voice rang out. The national team had a day off yesterday, but most of the players still watched the game. After all, they were also concerned about the following semi-finals

    Is there anyone in football who doesn¡¯t know this news?  "

    Zhu Guosheng choked and said with some embarrassment: "Aren't I afraid that you don't know? You are half Italian now, and you may not be able to read Chinese characters or understand Chinese"

    As soon as these words came out, the players near and far laughed. Nie Fei glared at him angrily: "You guy, you really can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth"

    "However, the game the day after tomorrow will not be easy to play." Li Min squinted his eyes and thought for a moment: "Many of the members of the Korean team this time are old players. We have played against them many times, but we have never won.  We played so well that time, but we still lost 2-3.¡±

    "That time was that time, and this time is this time." Hao Dong interrupted: "We may not be afraid of them. People like Hong Mingfu and Liu Xiangtie are our old opponents, but every time  It¡¯s hard enough to beat us, and their young people are far inferior to ours. This time we are at home, and it¡¯s the right time to win against South Korea, right?¡±

    "Yes!" The players shouted proudly, and even General Fan, who had always been at loggerheads with Hao Dong, also shouted. They had suffered a lot from the Korean team, but the losses were worth it.  Suffering a loss, they have always been unconvinced by their defeats. This timeAt home, the Korean team's condition is obviously not very good. Now

    The opportunity to clear one¡¯s name may not be available in the future.

    After all, these people are almost thirty, and no matter how strong the domestic young people are, the chances of entering the national team will be less and less in the future. If this revenge cannot be avenged now, then it will be really difficult to have the opportunity in the future.  They don't want to end their careers with such a regret.

    "The morale of the players does not need to be mobilized. We never need to mobilize to fight Japan or South Korea." Tang Pengju said to Milu with a smile: "Especially when the players of the Olympic team have already defeated South Korea -  The old players don¡¯t want to be compared with the young people, and the young people have no psychological burden - this is the best chance to defeat South Korea.¡±

    "Yes." Milu nodded. He saw the morale and performance of the entire team and was very pleased. As long as the players can maintain high morale, his job as a head coach will be much easier.  The next thing is to send the most suitable candidates to participate in the game by observing the status of the players and to arrange targeted tactics.

    As for the tactics of the game, he has already thought about it.

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    Everyone is waiting for this game, whether at the scene or in front of TV. The excited Chinese fans are waiting early for the game to start.

    "Youhave been waiting for this game for a long time."

    There was no other sound in the Chinese team's locker room. Except for the shouts of the fans vaguely revealed from the door, only Lin Cheng's voice echoed in the locker room - of course, he was the interpreter of Milu's words.

    "I understand how you feel now. I think the members of the England national team probably feel the same as you whenever they meet the Swedish national team - you know? England has not played in an official game for nearly 40 years.  Beat the Swedish team.¡±

    "I think everyone should know what kind of team England is, the winner of the world championship and the birthplace of modern football. However, their record of defeating Sweden is almost double our record of defeating South Korea. But in world football,  Is there anyone who says there is 'Swedenphobia' in England?"

    The players all laughed, they did not expect Milu to explain like this.

    Milu continued: "Let me use another analogy - do you know the Brazilian national team? The team that has won the most world championships is known as the kingdom of football and has the best players in the world, but you know that they have never defeated any team.  National team?¡±

    This question stunned everyone. The players in England knew to some extent that England lost to Sweden, but no one knew about this question. Is there any team in the football kingdom of Brazil that has not won?  impossible?

    "It won't be a team they haven't played before, right?" Nie Fei thought for a while. He was the person with the most say. After all, he grew up in Brazil and had a deep understanding of Brazilian football: "Then  It¡¯s just too much, they didn¡¯t even win against Myanmar because they didn¡¯t play against Myanmar.¡±

    ? .+Come on, he shook his head: "No, it refers to a team that has a record of official matches. The Brazilian team has not defeated this team."

    "Then I don't know." Fei shook his head: "Probably not. Even Brazil, the other super strong team in the world, can't win once, right?"

    "It's the Norwegian team." Milu said this incredible answer, which surprised everyone: "Brazil and Norway have met three times in history, with one draw and two losses.  They both lost, respectively in the 1997 warm-up World Cup group stage - but does anyone think that Norway is much stronger than Brazil?"

    All the players collectively shook their heads and joked. Only ball-blind people would agree with this view.

    "So, it's not that you couldn't beat your opponents in the past, and you definitely can't win today - any game is just a game, and you don't need to carry such a heavy baggage. This is the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. If we win, we  We can compete for runner-up, and if we lose, we can only compete for third place, that¡¯s it, it¡¯s that simple.¡±

    He looked at the players: "Do you want to compete for the championship or third place?"

    "Champion! Champion! Champion!" Without hesitation, all the Chinese players roared in unison. Before the Asian Cup started, they knew what their goal was, that is, the championship!  There is no difference between the champion, runner-up and last place!

    "Okay, let's go now! Go play the game you have been waiting for a long time!" Milu pointed at the door of the locker room and said loudly.  The players roared in unison and rushed out the door.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 379 Slow versus Fast

    The 26th of September happens to be a Saturday, so the first game is scheduled to be held at four in the afternoon. At this time, the sun has not set, but the sun is not very strong anymore, which is suitable for the game, and the other and a half games  The final is scheduled to be held at 7:30 pm, and the location of the game is Tianjin.

    Before the game even started, Chinese fans had already occupied the entire stadium with slogans and songs - just like they did at the 80,000-person stadium in Shanghai last year - the cheers of thousands of Korean fans were completely overwhelming.  The Chinese fans, who have a strict organization, suppressed it and did not show the majesty of the "Red Devils" at all.

    "Brothers, please work harder!" In the square occupied by the Yunjia fans who came from afar, one of the leaders of the "die-hard Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun" turned to face his companions behind him.  They roared: "Last time, we defeated the Koreans, and the Olympic team also defeated the Korean team. Today, we will also defeat the Koreans, and the national team will also defeat the Korean team!"

    His shouts were spread to several nearby stands by the loudspeaker in his hand, and all the fans cheered loudly in agreement. "Win South Korea, break fate, enter the finals, and win the championship!" Slogans one after another in the stands.

    A few years ago, it would have been hard to imagine that Chinese fans would have so much confidence in defeating the South Korean team in such an important semifinal. Almost the vast majority of Chinese fans said in interviews that the Chinese team would definitely win.  Only a small number of fans said they were "not sure". In the years when "Korean phobia" was rampant, Chinese fans would probably be worried about this.

    In fact, in recent years, Chinese football has achieved major victories on all fronts in the "anti-Korea" campaign. Dalian Oriental stepped on the corpse of Pohang Steelers in South Korea to win the Cup in 1998, and won the Yunnan Cup in 1998.  Jia Tianyu and Dalian Dongfang blocked the Korean and Japanese clubs from the semi-finals again, and the Chinese Olympic team squeezed the Korean Olympic team out of the Olympic Games in a face-to-face confrontation.  Although the national team is still invincible against South Korea, everyone knows that there is only one window away from breaking this strange record of being invincible against South Korea.

    A very thin layer of paper.

    Therefore, Chinese fans have never looked forward to playing against South Korea as much as they do now. As early as when this match came out, the tickets for the Workers' Stadium were sold out. The stadium was already packed with people two hours before the game started.  It's the time when the sun is at its most scorching - and around the Workers' Stadium, there are countless fans looking for a ticket

    Fortunately, under the leadership of Yunjia Tianyu in recent years, large screens have been installed next to the home stadiums of major clubs to take care of fans who cannot buy tickets. The Workers Stadium is the home stadium of Beijing Yulin, so it naturally has such facilities.  , so the square next to the stadium is also full of fans. Although watching the game here is not live, their cheers can still be heard in the stadium.

    When the fans at the scene, from the stands, outside the stadium and in front of the TV saw the players from both sides on the screen, the cheers reached a peak - at that moment, in addition to the cheers around the entire Workers' Stadium, you could not help but feel  You may hear any sound, even the fans who are shouting can't hear what they are shouting, they can only shout at the top of their lungs.

    The Chinese team's lineup is still 442, with goalkeeper Jiang Hai, right back Sun Chenghai, center backs captain Fan General and Li Wei, and left back Wu Jiying. There are some changes in the midfield, with veteran Ma Tian as the left midfielder, and Nie Fei's  The position is right midfielder, with Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe partnered in the center, and the double forwards are Hao Dong and Zhang Yulin.

    Milu sent out five overage players in one go. Obviously, he is bound to win this game.

    South Korea also sent their strongest lineup, goalkeeper Lee Yun-jae, three defenders captain Hong Myung-bo, Shim Jae-won and Kim Tae-young, six midfielders, Ryu Sang-cheol, Lee Young-pyo, Park Ji-sung, Kim Sang-sik, Noh Jung-yoon, Choi Sung-yong, and the single forward is  Li Dongguo.

    In their lineup, Lee Young-pyo, Park Ji-sung, Lee Dong-guk, and Shim Jae-won are members of the Korean Olympic team that was eliminated by the Chinese Olympic team last year, while Hong Myung-bo, Yoo Sang-cheol, and others are old friends of Hao Dong-Zhong  There are indeed enough exchanges between Han and Han, and there are no secrets between the two teams.

    The six-man midfielder deployed by the South Korean team is obviously to contain the personal ability of the Chinese team Nie Fei. At the same time, when the number of midfielders is dominant, they can maximize their pressing characteristics. Obviously, the main goal of the South Korean team  Coach Xu Dingmao also took a fancy to Li Gang's shortcomings of low passing accuracy and frequent mistakes, and launched an attack by stealing the ball in the midfield to break the Chinese team's goal.

    The Chinese team¡¯s countermeasures are also very simple. Li Wei closely follows South Korea¡¯s only forward Li Dongguo. He is not inferior to the opponent in terms of speed, strength, body or reaction. FanThe army was responsible for the protection behind them. The two full-backs, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying, boldly moved forward and used offense to suppress the opponent's Li Jun.

    Lu Tingrun¡¯s two wide players, Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe are responsible for the defense, Ma Tian relieves the pressure, while Zhang Yulin, who is tall and has strong impact, is at the front to contain the opponent¡¯s defender, and Dong is slightly behind, ready to move forward at any time.

    Amid the cheers and cheers of the fans in the audience, the two teams who were extremely familiar with each other started fighting in the midfield from the beginning. The midfielders on both sides were not lacking in strength, speed, technology and physical fitness. This collision was  There was an immediate collision and sparks flew everywhere.

    Well, maybe I'm a little wrong. The South Korean team has adhered to their usual style from the beginning, with a fast pace and a quick press from the midfield to disrupt the Chinese team's offensive rhythm. This is also their usual tactic, and the Chinese team  However, they did not fight fiercely with each other as the fans imagined. Instead, they attacked at a slow pace.

    If you play slow and fast, you will naturally suffer some losses at the beginning

    j. Come over, Kim Sang-sik comes up and makes an aggressive tackle. Nie Fei quickly moves the ball to the side and dodges his tackle, but Korean veteran Yoo Sang-cheol suddenly cuts in from the side and makes a quick poke.  He poked the ball away from Nie Fei's feet.

    Park Ji-sung quickly followed up. After receiving the ball, he made a diagonal change to avoid Zhao Junzhe's interception ball, and then handed the ball to Li Dongguo in front. Li Dongguo did not turn around after receiving the ball, and directly hit the foot of Lu Tingyun on the right.

    Lu Tingrun was very fast, and Li Dongguo's diagonal pass was also just right. He quickly caught up with the ball and rushed to the baseline. Wu Jiying immediately turned around and chased closely behind him.

    Before Wu Jiying caught up with Lu Tingyun, he made a pass. The ball drew an outer arc and flew towards the penalty area. Lee Young-pyo, who was inserted in the back row, jumped up with the momentum and headed for the goal!

    General Fan rushed up from the side, narrowly missing Lee Young-pyo and pushing the ball over the baseline. Corner kick!

    "Well done!" Jiang Hai rushed up and gave General Fan a high-five, and then shouted loudly: "Back on defense, everyone back on defense! Stop dawdling!"

    Ryu Sang-cheol took a tactical corner kick, and after passing the ball to Lu Tingyun, he ran up again. Lu Tingyun passed the ball back, and Ryu Sang-cheol suddenly lobbed a shot into the far corner from the left side of the penalty area!

    The ball drew an arc and flew diagonally towards the far corner of the goal. Jiang Hai was still standing in the center of the goal. Liu Xiangtie was betting that Jiang Hai was too tall and would not retreat too fast!

    He was right. Jiang Hai, who is 1.98 meters tall, does not move very fast, but precisely because he is 1.98 meters tall, the threat to him from the elephant lob is not too great.

    Seeing the ball flying behind him, Jiang Hai did not panic, but took a step back without turning around, and then jumped up suddenly.

    ?????? Height of 1.98 meters, wingspan of more than 1 meter, plus the height of jumping - how long is it?

    So even though this lob was weird, it still couldn't fly into the goal. Jiang Hai stretched out his hand and lifted the ball under the ball, pushing it out of the baseline.

    Originally, with the height of his jump, it was not impossible to catch the ball with one hand, but Jiang Hai was not alone. There were players from the Korean team around him. To be on the safe side, he would rather give the opponent a corner kick than show up.  Possible mistakes.

    For the second corner kick, this time Ryu Sang-cheol chose to drive directly into the penalty area. General Fan jumped high and headed the ball out first.

    Zhao Junzhe stopped the ball in front of the goal, turned around and handed it to Wu Jiying who came in from the left. Wu Jiying took the ball two steps forward and passed it directly to Nie Fei who was rushing forward on the right

    i| Arriving at the landing point of the ball almost at the same time, Nie Fei, who reacted faster, jumped up first and headed the ball to Hao Dong in front.

    After taking the ball, Dong broke forward, and his old rival Hong Mingfu caught up with him. As soon as Hao Dong paused, two Korean defenders immediately surrounded him again. By accident, the ball was poked away.

    The South Korean team continued to attack, and Lee Young-pyo's breakthrough was directly shoved out of the sideline by Son Seung-hai.

    "Damn, the Koreans attack so fiercely."

    Seeing that the South Korean team had several threatening attacks after the start, but the Chinese team did not even have a shot, a fan in the stands couldn't help but cursed angrily.

    "Don't look at the excitement at the beginning, but I'm afraid of making a list in the future." Another fan said confidently: "Now we are wearing down their energy. When they lose their momentum, it will be time for us to show off our power**  !¡±

    The fan who had been sitting calmly on the Diaoyutai just now like Zhuge Wuhou suddenly jumped up, pointed at the court and cursed in a cadence: "I-fuck-you-mom! Why does this bird referee make decisions?  ball!"

    &nbsp; On the court, the referee in black quickly ran to the Chinese team's penalty area and pointed at the penalty spot.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 378 Still falling behind

    Young Pyo threw a throw-in, and Yoo Sang-cheol, who caught the ball, quickly moved the ball to the center and passed it diagonally to Noh Ting-yun who came in from the left. Noh Ting-yun dribbled the ball into the penalty area, faced Wu Jiying's defense, feinted and got out of the way.  He was ready to shoot as soon as there was an opening. Naturally, Wu Jiying would not let him shoot in the penalty area so easily. He pounced forward and quickly poked the ball away from Lu Tingrun's feet. The kick was missed.  Lu Tingrun took advantage of the situation and took a step forward, hung his left foot on Wu Jiying's outstretched leg, then let out an exaggerated cry and fell down with his hands and feet tied.

    Wu Jiying hurriedly raised his hand to indicate that he had not committed a foul, but the referee's whistle had already sounded.

    "I obviously touched the ball first, why did I commit a foul?" Wu Jiying, who couldn't believe his eyes, shouted loudly at the West Asian referee. He used English: "How could this be a foul? It was obviously him who hit him.  My foot fell on purpose, it was a flop, it was an absolute flop!¡±

    ¡°You kicked his foot.¡± The referee simply explained, and then waved his hand to indicate that the penalty could not be changed. Lu Tingrun, who was next to him, had already gotten up from the ground and hugged his teammates in celebration.

    "What the hell" Wu Jiying became angry. He was covered by Fei who ran up from behind and covered his mouth half way through his words: "Brother Ying, don't be impulsive. You won't be able to get away with it."

    The Chinese players reluctantly accepted this fact, but the referee did not take any action because of their reaction. Fortunately, General Fan gritted his teeth, resisted the urge to argue, and walked out of the penalty area.

    Milu on the sidelines shook his head. The referee's position just now was a bit far away, and Lu Tingrun's fall was too realistic. This dumb loss was definitely suffered. However, the referee probably also felt that the penalty was a bit reluctant and did not impose additional penalties. As long as it was not a lot  Man, this game still needs to be played.

    Ryu Sang-cheol put the ball on the penalty spot. He is an iconic figure in Korean football of this generation. Along with Hong Myung-bo and Hwang Sun-hong, who did not participate in the Asian Cup due to injury, he is naturally the first choice to take penalty kicks.

    Jiang Hai tightened his gloves and stood in the center of the goal. He was in good condition today, as can be seen from the few beautiful saves just now, so he did not panic when facing this penalty kick.

    The referee blew the whistle, and Yoo Sang-cheol started to take off. From the left, a low ball!

    For a tall goalkeeper like Jiang Hai, the low ball should be the hardest to defend, but Jiang Hai's performance today was like a miracle. He had already reacted when Yoo Sang-cheol shot. His tall body resembled  Like a civet cat, it rushed to the left, stretched out its long arm, and pushed the ball dangerously over the baseline!

    "Beautiful save!" Huang Taixian roared fiercely: "Jiang Hai saved Yoo Sang-teek's penalty! Beautiful, beautiful! Although the referee's penalty was very reluctant, it still failed to break the Chinese team's goal.  Gate! Jiang Hai is in great shape today!¡±

    Jiang Hai got up from the ground and roared. The two central defender partners, General Fan and Li Wei, also roared and hugged him tightly. Even among the cheers of the audience, their roars were clear and audible.  smell.

    Jiang Hai's successful save of this penalty undoubtedly boosted the Chinese team's momentum. The Korean team's corner kick was easily destroyed. Jiang Hai intercepted the ball in the air and immediately passed the ball long to Sun Chenghai to launch a counterattack.

    Sun Chenghai quickly dribbled the ball through the center circle, and then handed the ball to Nie Fei in the center before the opponent's defender came up to defend. Nie Fei let the ball stay at his feet for a while, then turned around and made a diagonal pass, hitting the ball to the right again.

    A beautiful one-two, Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball directly to the edge of the opponent's penalty area, and then suddenly took a long shot!

    The ball hit the side net so hard that the South Korean team¡¯s goalkeeper Li Yunjae didn¡¯t even have time to react. If Sun Chenghai¡¯s shot could have been more accurate, the Chinese team might have taken the lead with the first shot.

    Three minutes later, the Chinese team made a series of wonderful cooperation in the frontcourt. Zhang Yulin, Hao Dong, Nie Fei, and Zhao Junzhe quickly tore apart the opponent's defense with a series of short passes. Zhao Junzhe, who inserted into the penalty area, volleyed against the goalkeeper.  , the quick-reacting Li Yun saved the ball sideways, and Hong Mingfu rushed to make a clearance before Hao Dong's follow-up shot.

    The momentum of the Chinese team was fully up. In the next ten minutes, the Chinese team had a slight advantage on the scene and got consecutive shooting opportunities. Unfortunately, they were blocked by the opponent's defender one by one, and they often missed the goal.

    While the Chinese team was attacking, the South Korean team also repeatedly staged counterattacks. However, with Li Gang running around and defending at all costs, most of their attacks were intercepted in front of the penalty area. Occasionally, when they entered the penalty area a few times, the defenders also fought with them.  The goalkeeper failed to pose much threat under the concerted defense.

    The most threatening attack of the Chinese team appeared in the 31st minute of the first half, when Li GangUnder Zhao Junzhe's pressure, Ma Tian beautifully stole the ball from Cui Chengyong, and then quickly passed it to Wu Jiying who stepped in. Wu Jiying boldly forced a breakthrough with three Korean defenders in front of him, and abruptly broke through from the dense crowd.  They fought their way through the crowd and rushed into the forbidden area.

    Unfortunately, the last shot failed to hit the angle and was hit by the opponent's goalkeeper Li Yun.

    The first half ended with both sides attacking each other. The South Korean team shot seven times, three within the goal frame and two offsides. The Chinese team shot ten times, five within the goal frame and four offsides. They had a slight advantage.

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    "Keep playing like this in the second half!" Milu waved his arms in the locker room and said: "Use offense to suppress the opponent's counterattack. They only have a single forward. Li Wei continues to keep an eye on Li Dongguo. You performed very well in the first half. He once  There is no chance to shoot. As for their two full-backs, we continue to use offense to suppress and control the midfield. The ball is concentrated at Nie Fei's feet and the offense is launched through his organization. Do you understand? "

    "Understood!" the players replied in unison. Although Nie Fei's performance in the first half was not outstanding, what was more eye-catching were the players on the defense and the forwards. Even midfielders such as Ma Tian and Zhao Junzhe had better opportunities to perform than Fei.  More, but everyone knows Nie Fei's contribution in this.

    He can hold the ball. Every time he attacks or counterattacks, other players always send the ball to Nie Fei's feet first. Nie Fei serves as a transfer station. The ball at his feet will basically not be intercepted by the opponent, which makes China  The team's offense is smoother - the task Milu gave Nie Fei was not to be an assaulter, but to be a commander.

    So far, Nie Fei has completed this task outstandingly. It is precisely because of his command that other offensive players of the Chinese team can get opportunities again and again.

    "If the South Korean team makes a substitution in the second half and replaces a forward with a midfielder, then the two full-backs must pay attention to the assists. One goes up and the other one stays behind to prevent the opponent's counterattack, because we  We can't put too much pressure on the two central defenders." Milu went on to say that he was a little worried about this. General Fan and Li Wei are both impact-type defenders with excellent physical fitness and qualities that ordinary central defenders do not have.  They are fast, but they lack stability. They are not afraid of face-to-face impact, but once a mistake is made, it is often difficult to make up for it.

    Fortunately, as General Fan has grown older, his shortcomings of impatience have also changed a lot. Otherwise, Milu would have been a little worried about letting General Fan partner with two defenders with similar characteristics and shortcomings, Li Wei, who is simply the second best player in General Fan.

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    The second half began, and the contest between Chinese and Korean fans continued during the halftime break. The Chinese fans seemed a little unkind. It was as if they had colluded in advance. Fans from one square to another took turns.  After challenging the Korean fans, the others took the opportunity to drink water and eat and start to rest - it was just hurting others with their own merits, bullying others with more people.

    Korean fans seemed very indignant at such rogue behavior - but what can be done, who wants someone else to be the home court and the host.

    So the twenty-minute intermission is simply more difficult for Korean fans than during the game. During the game, even if the opponent has a large number of people, they just have to yell as hard as they can. Being bullied one by one like this is simply too depressing.

    But three minutes later, the moment came when they felt the pain was over.

    Only three minutes into the second half, Park Ji-sung pulled to the right and pretended to break through to the side, causing Sun Chenghai to lose his focus. Then he immediately passed the ball diagonally to the feet of Yoo Sang-cheol in the corner of the penalty area.

    Sun Chenghai immediately ran into the penalty area. Now there were only two central defenders defending in the penalty area. They happened to be targeting Ryu Sang-cheol and Li Dongguo one by one. If something went wrong, Jiang Hai would be empty and he would have to go and help.  Defense.

    He just ran into the penalty area. After using his body to resist General Fan behind him, Yoo Sang-cheol pushed the ball with the inside of his foot and pushed the ball out of the penalty area again, falling to the feet of Park Ji-sung who was unguarded.

    "Oops!" Sun Chenghai braked suddenly, turned around and ran towards Park Ji-sung again, but it was already too late. Park Ji-sung observed the situation in the penalty area without any defense, and then lobbed a half-high ball to the middle of the penalty area!

    Li Dongguo, who was running backwards just now, suddenly braked, turned around and ran back to the penalty spot. Li Wei rushed over when he was chasing him. When he turned around, he saw Li Dongguo high up near the penalty spot.  Jump high!

    Dump your head in the case of unmanned defense!

    Park Ji-sung passed the ball with great force. Li Dongguo used his strength to rub the ball hard, and the speed of the ball rebounded.He sped up a few minutes, changed direction and flew towards the lower left corner of the goal!

    Facing this close-range header, Jiang Hai tried his best to rush to the left, but he still missed it a little. The ball flew into the dead center of the goal while grazing his fingertips!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 381 Long live Nie Fei

    When he saw the ball flying into the Chinese team's gate, Pei Wei in the stands closed his eyes for a moment and sighed softly: "Damn, we are in big trouble now."

    The "trouble" he said did not mean conceding a goal - although for football matches, sometimes one goal is enough to win, but with the offensive capabilities of the Chinese team, even against the South Korean team, it is impossible to recover a goal.  It¡¯s not too much of a difficulty to get the ball.

    The trouble he refers to is the possible change in the mentality of the Chinese players after conceding a goal.

    In the first half, when the match was basically evenly matched and the Chinese team even had a slight advantage, the mentality of the Chinese players was on the rise. As a result, the opponent suddenly scored a goal without warning.  The psychological impact is especially huge.

    Especially when Jiang Hai saved a penalty kick in the first half - he escaped once but could not avoid the second time. It is easy for people to feel helpless, especially after so many years without a win.  Under such circumstances, a sense of fate can easily reduce the morale of these players.

    Don¡¯t say that football people are not superstitious. In fact, football people are much more superstitious than people in other industries. For example, some coaches have some habits that cannot be changed during games. If they change, it means bad luck¡ª¡ª  There are too many examples of this.

    If the Chinese players cannot quickly adjust their mentality, or if something happens as an opportunity, then the Chinese team will be in danger for the rest of the game.

    Sure enough, after the game restarted, the Chinese players' movements began to appear stiff and their mistakes increased significantly. This was first reflected in the fact that they began to lose their advantage in controlling the ball in the midfield. The reason why the Chinese team was able to compete with the opponent in the first half was  They even have an advantage because the Chinese team controls the ball longer than the opponent in the midfield. Now the ball rarely reaches Nie Fei's feet, and other players don't have the ability to win the ball when the opponent presses fiercely.  The ability to hold the ball and organize offense is naturally inevitable.

    Milu stood up from the coaching bench and shouted something loudly, and Lin Cheng also shouted next to him: "Pay attention to controlling the rhythm! Let others dribble the ball! The ball is concentrated at Nie Fei's feet! Advance slowly to organize the offense!"  "

    It wasn¡¯t until Lin Cheng shouted several times that the Chinese team members slowly stabilized and began to organize the attack more smoothly.

    But it just stabilized - the two sides continued to struggle in the midfield. Relying on Nie Fei's skills, the Chinese team had a slight upper hand, but it was far from the point of gaining an overwhelming advantage.

    As time went by, the Korean team began to gradually shrink its formation, and the Chinese team had less to worry about, but this was not a good thing. On offense, facing the Korean team's dense defensive formation, the Chinese team simply could not get in.  .

    Zhao Junzhe and Ma Tian each took a long shot, but unfortunately one shot went high and the other missed. Even if it hit the goal frame, it would be difficult for them to get through the crowds in the penalty area with such good luck.

    In the 70th minute, the Korean team launched a quick counterattack. Lu Tingyun broke through and handed it to Li Dongguo. Fortunately, Li Wei quickly chased back and committed a tactical foul in front of the penalty area and received a yellow card.

    Yoo Sang-cheol's direct free kick hit the lower edge of the crossbar and bounced to the goal line. Sun Chenghai in front of the goal flew up and kicked the ball far away. At that moment, the Chinese fans at the scene almost lost their voices.  .

    "We can't go on like this." Fei thought secretly.

    "Come on, give me the ball." He ran back to the center circle and shouted to Li Gang who was holding the ball. Li Gang passed the ball over in a hurry. Park Ji-sung suddenly rushed out from the side and stole the ball!

    ; | Park on the foot of Park Zhixing, which is not stable again, and the ball is rolling towards himself

    |.People started a speed competition.

    The two arrived at the spot almost at the same time - Nie Fei was faster and Cui Chengyong was closer - Cui Chengyong, as a defensive player, immediately stabbed the ball. For him, destruction is success, but Nie Fei's actions were faster than his.  Even faster, he quickly stretched his feet to pull the ball above Cui Chengyong's control, and then quickly turned around with the ball, all in one movement.

    "Beautiful Masse pirouette! It seems that Nie Fei learned this trick after playing with Zidane several times!" Wong Tai Sin's voice rang again.

    After getting rid of Cui Chengyong, Nie Fei dribbled the ball forward quickly. Two Korean team midfielders rushed towards him at the same time. Fei poked the ball forward, accelerated again, and rushed between the two defenders!

    ¡°Three people passed in a row!¡±

    When he caught up with the ball again, Nie Fei was already close to the edge of the South Korean team's penalty area. Seeing that the Korean defenders around him were about to encircle him, he didn't hesitate anymore and took a long shot with his right foot!

    &nbsp; Li Yunzai reluctantly saved the ball, then jumped forward, and the general was still jumping.

    The ball was pressed firmly under his body.

    Seeing that his shot was blocked by the opponent, Nie Fei turned around expressionlessly and ran back.

    Li Yun kicked the ball to the midfield with his big foot. General Fan rushed up from the backcourt and jumped high to push the ball back. The ball fell to Hao Dong's feet. Hao Dong used his body to squeeze Hong Mingfu who was defending behind him and raised his head.  See if any teammates come up to respond

    |.For five seconds, Nie Fei rushed past him like a lightning bolt and took the ball away from his feet.

    Seeing Nie Fei rushing past him, Hao Dong turned slightly sideways, blocking Liu Xiangtie's straight forward path. Liu Xiangtie had to slow down and go around him, but Nie Fei had already rushed into the restricted area.

    Another shot, again before the opponent¡¯s defender could surround him!  Nie Fei shot a shot while running, but Li Yun was not able to deal with it so easily this time. He subconsciously sat down and stretched his legs to block the ball from the baseline

    ].

    "Put the ball at Nie Fei's feet!" Milu shouted loudly. In this stalemate situation, concentrating the ball at the feet of a player with excellent breakthrough ability is also a very effective tactic, even if it fails.  , can also disrupt the opponent's defensive formation. Nie Fei's two breakthroughs just now have had a very good effect.

    Hong Mingfu's clearance ball just landed at the feet of Li Gang, who was a little ahead of the arc in the center circle. As soon as he stopped the ball, he heard Milu's cry. When he looked up, he saw Nie Fei running out of the corner kick area, and immediately there was a scream.  Lifting his leg, he passed the ball long.

    I don¡¯t know if it was a sudden blessing, but Li Gang¡¯s long pass of nearly 30 meters landed right in front of Nie Fei as if he had eyes. The accuracy was as high as a cruise missile - he probably didn¡¯t pass it during training.  I've never had such a good long pass before

    |

    Li Ronghao ran out of the penalty area to defend him. Nie Fei's upper body suddenly swayed back and forth quickly, but he pushed the ball forward with his feet, and it rolled right between Li Ronghao's legs that were a little wide!

    After that stab, Nie Fei dwarfed and quickly rushed past Li Ronghao, and the ball passed!

    When Li Ronghao turned around, Nie Fei was already far away.

    Nie Fei, who entered the penalty area, faced a huge crowd - when the corner kick was taken, almost all members of the Korean team had already returned to defense - Park Ji-sung rushed up, Nie Fei quickly stepped on his bicycle, and then passed the ball  Go near the bottom line and break through again!

    Park Ji-sung turned around, but Nie Fei had already passed by. It was still too late to take action, but Park Ji-sung did not dare - this was already in the penalty area. As long as he made a big move, the referee might find a balance.  Give the Chinese team a penalty!

    Nie Fei, who got rid of Park Ji-sung, approached the small penalty area and raised his right foot - although the angle was very small, it seemed that he was still preparing to complete the shot himself!

    The defensive players in the South Korean team's penalty area rushed to the right side of the penalty area where Nie Fei was. The nearest Shen Zaiyuan used all his strength and rushed over, lying in front of Nie Fei!

    But Nie Fei didn¡¯t shoot!

    With a flick of his right ankle, Nie Fei dunked the ball back, then sent it with his left foot to the left side of the penalty area!

    There was no one there, there was no Korean team defender, and even Korean goalkeeper Li Yunjae was on the right side of the goal, preparing to block Nie Fei's shot!

    Ma Tian appeared in that place!

    Facing the flying ball, Ma Tian turned sideways and swung his left foot directly to hit the ball!

    The ball suddenly changed direction and roared into the South Korean team's goal!

    Li Yun kept turning his head and watched blankly as the ball hit the net and flew high into the air!

    "Boom!" The Workers' Stadium was immediately covered by a sudden burst of cheers. Everyone was roaring loudly and waving their fists!

    All the players and coaches on the bench of the Chinese team rushed out with their hands raised, and on the court, all the Chinese players raised their hands at the same time!

    "The ball is in!" Huang Taixian roared at the top of his lungs: "Nie Fei's series of wonderful breakthroughs were all paving the way for this pass! He deceived everyone. Everyone thought he was going to shoot, but in  At that time, Nie Fei chose to pass the ball! Ma Tian scored the ball into an empty goal without any defense! Long live Nie Fei! He showed his unique skills and extremely calm mind!

    Perhaps hearing his roar, the Chinese fans in the stands also shouted "Long live Nie Fei". Everyone could see that Ma Tian was able to score this crucial equalizer at least half of the credit.  Remember Nie FeiOn the head!

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 382 A Penalty Kick

    Chapter 382: A penalty kick

    After hugging Ma Tian tightly, Nie Fei let go of his opponent, raised his fist and waved towards the stands, then turned around and ran back to his own half.

    He ran past the Korean team players - the Korean players all have the same expression now - biting his lips and staring at Nie Fei who was running past him, as if he wanted to spot this guy out.  Come to a hole.

    It was this guy whose intensive defense seemed to be reduced to paper under his breakthrough; it was this guy who used two shots to boost the morale of the Chinese team that had begun to decline; it was this guy who deceived the Chinese team.  Everyone, when all the Korean players thought he was going to shoot, he ended the attack with a wonderful pass

    "Keep an eye on that guy!" Xu Dingmao roared loudly on the sidelines. He was under tremendous pressure now. He was almost fired when the Olympic team was eliminated. This Asian Cup is his last chance. If  If he loses to the Chinese team, he will be the biggest sinner of Korean football - whether in the Olympic team or the national team, the team he leads has lost to the Chinese team - this is the first time in the history of Korean football  .

    After shouting these words, Xu Dingmao raised his eyebrows and stared at Nie Fei fiercely - just like his disciples did.

    He will not forget this guy - in last year's Olympic qualifying match, it was his pass and shot that helped the Chinese team score two goals. In today's game, he used an assist to help the Chinese team when the Chinese team was about to collapse.  The equalizer - the equalizer in the 75th minute.

    The game restarted. The South Korean team really went all out this time. Two players were staring at Nie Fei's side, and there was Liu Xiangtie who was ready to fill in at any time. They have learned their lesson. Aren't you awesome?  If one can't catch me, I'll use two; if two can't catch me, I'll use three.  Let me see what else you can do to be awesome!

    It¡¯s a pity that their approach was a little late.

    If they use this method to target Nie Fei before the Chinese team scores a goal, then the Chinese team may really have no way to recover, because at that time, other Chinese players will not have the ability to change the outcome of the game on their own.  , only Nie Fei was able to create opportunities through his own personal breakthrough, but now, after the score was equalized.  Nie Fei is not the only Chinese player who can calm down and organize the attack.

    "Pressure the attack! Solve the battle within ninety minutes!" Milu keenly discovered the opportunity for victory from the game. Now with the score evened, the momentum of the Chinese team has reached a peak, and there is no possibility of declining in a short time.  , but the momentum of the South Korean team is declining. If this opportunity is missed, the longer the delay, the greater the chance of the resilient South Korean team winning!

    Son Seung-hai stepped in to attack with the ball from the right, and after a two-on-one with Zhao Jun-cheol, he threw away Lee Young-pyo and passed directly down the bottom.  Zhang Yulin in the middle jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal. Under Hong Mingfu's defense, he hit the ball slightly, and the ball was held in Li Yunzai's arms.

    Li Yun kicked the ball out with his big foot. Li Wei defeated Li Dongguo in the header competition and gave the ball to Li Gang.  Li Gang did not take the ball, and after stopping the ball, it was directly handed to Zhao Junzhe's feet.

    Zhao Junzhe moved forward after taking the ball. Since two players in the Korean team's midfield were staring at Nie Fei, he passed the midfield without much effort.  Seeing that no one is guarding him, he raises his foot and takes a long shot!

    When the ball flew into the penalty area, it was blocked by Kim Taiying with his body. Nie Fei suddenly rushed forward, kicked up and hit again, but Li Yunzai struggled to save the ball from the baseline.

    The Chinese team took a tactical corner kick. Ma Tian took the ball and broke into the penalty area but was tripped by Park Ji-sung who was returning to defend and took a free kick.

    Nie Fei drove the free kick into the penalty area, and Hao Dong missed the header.  Li Wei followed up with a sweeping shot but was blocked by Hong Myung-bo on the goal line. The Korean team escaped again.

    The Chinese team pressed forward across the board and created opportunities again and again. Although the Korean team had all returned to defense, their defense was still crumbling under the fierce attack of the Chinese team.

    The cheers of the Chinese fans in the audience became louder and louder. Some local fans shouted until their voices became hoarse, but they still kept shouting, completely suppressing the voices of the Korean fans!

    Eighty-three minutes.  The Chinese team¡¯s frenzied attack finally bore fruit.  Nie Fei still caught the ball despite being surrounded by two players, and passed the ball beautifully before Cui Chengyong chose to foul.  Although Cui Chengyong's foot hit Nie Fei, the ball had already been passed!

    Nie Fei fell to the ground, but the referee did not stop the game - the ball passed through an undetectable gap, and Hao Dong just turned around and caught up with the ball - single-handedly!

    Hong Mingfu was the first to turn and chase, but although he caught up with Hao Dong, it was impossible to stop him from shooting!

    HongMingfu gritted his teeth and made what he thought was the right move.

    He took a step forward, hugged Hao Dong's waist with both hands, and then with a strong force, he knocked Hao Dong to the ground!

    "Fuck you, uncle!" Pei Wei jumped in the stands and cursed, and the Chinese fans' curses were overwhelming at the same time. The target was naturally Hong Mingfu, who blocked Hao Dong's shot with a foul!

    The referee¡¯s whistle finally sounded. He ran into the Korean team¡¯s penalty area and pointed at the penalty spot. Then he called Hong Mingfu over, took out a red card and flashed it in front of him, pointing to the field with his hand!

    Red card plus penalty kick!

    Hong Mingfu walked off the field expressionlessly. He had been mentally prepared before making such a defensive move - but he still did it.

    There are less than ten minutes left before the end of the game. At this time, do you choose to be one goal behind or to choose one less player?  You know, there is a possibility of not scoring a penalty kick, which is better than falling behind and losing hope.

    And Hong Mingfu also believes that as long as he does not fall behind in the score, his teammates may not lose to the Chinese team even if one person is missing and fights until overtime!

    The curses of the Chinese fans turned into cheers - everyone knows what it means to get a penalty kick less than ten minutes before the end of the game - as long as this ball is scored, the Chinese team, which has the advantage in score and numbers, will win.  Hope will be greatly increased!

    The members of the Chinese team were also celebrating, but after the celebration, they were a little confused - who will take the penalty kick?

    ¡°For such a penalty kick that may break the twenty-year unbeaten record against South Korea, it takes some skill to take it.

    Of course Nie Fei should be the first choice. He is the first choice to take penalty kicks in Perugia in Serie A. Although he is young, he has experienced World Cup qualifiers, World Cup finals and Serie A. He is mentally stable.  Even before the game, Milu stipulated that Nie Fei would take penalty kicks and set kicks in the frontcourt. However, he was kicked by Cui Chengyong just now and was being treated off the court. Even if there was no problem, there would be no problem at this time.  Maybe take the penalty kick.

    The only remaining candidates are the three veteran players, General Fan, Hao Dong and Ma Tian.

    General Fan is the captain, Hao Dong is the main forward, and Ma Tian is also famous for his psychological stability - but among the three of them, General Fan has missed several penalty kicks at critical moments, while Hao Dong has a foot.  France's skills are better, but before losing to the South Korean team in 1992, he missed a key penalty kick against Qatar. Otherwise, the Chinese team would have already qualified with South Korea at that time, and the psychological shadow was definitely  Yes, and Ma Tian has never been a penalty kicker in the national team, so it seems a bit difficult to count on him.

    "I will punish you." General Fan stood up. He is the captain, and the responsibility of the captain requires him to shoulder this important task.

    The other players retreated silently. They also knew that only General Fan could stand up at this time.

    Hao Dong walked out of the penalty area and came back. He patted General Fan on the shoulder without saying a word, and then exited the penalty area again.

    General Fan smiled, and the other people's eyes almost popped out of their heads - who doesn't know that Hao and Fan, the two bosses, never have a disagreement in the national team?  Although the ball should still be passed during the game, the two basically did not interact with each other. Even after scoring a goal, the two never hugged. This is something that people have long been accustomed to.

    But now, Hao Dong took the initiative and patted General Fan on the shoulder - this seemed to be a signal.

    General Fan stood confidently in front of the ball and looked at Li Yunzai standing in front of the goal.

    His shot is powerful and fast. Although there is no angle, as long as the speed is played, there are really not many goalkeepers who can react.

    What he has to do now is to shoot the ball to a place where Li Yun can't pounce - he won't make any fake moves to confuse the opponent's goalkeeper, he believes in the speed of his shot.

    Seeing that all players on both sides except General Fan and Li Yun were out of the penalty area, the referee blew the whistle for a free throw.

    General Fan started to run, and all the fans held their breath.

    General Fan ran close to the ball, raised his foot and shot!

    The ball is very fast, has great power, and the angle is not too tricky, lower left corner!

    Li Yun made a side dive and hit the ball!

    Countless Chinese fans made the same move at that moment - they held their heads!

    But Li Yunzai couldn't hold the ball. General Fan's shot was too powerful. He could only barely hold the ball. The ball deflected and hit the goal post and bounced into the penalty area!

    A figure flashed!  Facing the rolling ball, he kicked it!

    The ball flew back quickly and flew past Li Yunzai's body.It hit the net!

    "Boom!" The hands that the Chinese fans had just held on their heads instantly rose to the sky!  A forest of arms stood up in the stands!

    It was Hao Dong who scored the goal!  His explosive power allowed him to rush into the penalty area when General Fan shot, and then just caught up with the bounced ball. All he had to do was to shoot the ball into the goal!

    After scoring the goal, Hao Dong was just about to turn around and run to the stands to do his usual celebration, when someone hugged him behind him!

    "Thank you! Thank you!" The joyful cry of his old enemy General Fan came from behind. Hao Dong laughed sincerely, turned around and hugged General Fan tightly!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 383 The Finals of the Reunion

    Leading by one, in the 83rd minute of the game.

    A wonderful reversal, a great turnaround - all the sports reporters conceived the headlines on tomorrow's front page at this moment. Jiang Hai saved a penalty kick in the first half, and after falling behind in the second half, Fei's personal breakthrough helped the ball.  The team equalized the score, Hao Dong created a penalty kick, General Fan missed the penalty kick, Hao Dong made a supplementary shot to overtake the score, and the two bosses Hao and Fan released their old grudges and hugged each other - there are so many things to watch and worth writing about.  Too much too much.

    Of course, there must be a premise - that is, the Chinese team must win this game, whether it is to maintain the score until the end or continue to expand the lead. Some reporters even hope that the game can enter overtime and then have a golden goal or penalty kick.  Win this game - no matter what, you must win this game for the above titles to become facts.

    ?? If facing other teams, Chinese fans and reporters will definitely have extremely high confidence in winning this game, but if the opponent is the Korean team, then everyone's mood is a bit subtle.

    China and South Korea are close neighbors. They have played against each other quite a lot in the past two decades and there are games almost every year. Under such circumstances, the Chinese national teams at all levels have not even won a single game. This is very intriguing.

    It is not uncommon for the Chinese team to lead the Korean team at the end of the game like today. There have been many times when the Chinese team has pushed the Korean team to a desperate situation, but the tenacious Koreans still persevered - dealing with this kind of ball.  Team, if you can't kill him with a stick, then he may reappear at any time and survive from the desperate situation.

    Such a team can be defeated, but it is difficult to be defeated.

    In the minds of all Chinese fans, the South Korean team was defeated only twice - against Iran in the 1996 Asian Cup and against the Netherlands in the 1998 World Cup. At other times, even if they lost:: they lost everything.

    So although South Korea is second only to Japan among the countries that Pei Wei hates most, and he scorns their extremely narrow and perverted national pride, he has to admit that there is something to be proud of and worth learning about Korean football.

    Xu Dingmo made a substitution - he replaced midfielder Choi Sung-yong with striker Seol Qi-hyun, who played for Anderlecht in Belgium, and then put Ryu Sang-cheol on the forward line - the South Korean team changed to 333, and with one less player  Under the circumstances, a crazy attack was launched.

    They had no choice but to attack - with only such a short time left in the game, the Chinese team's advantage of having one more player could not be shown. Milu also made a prompt decision and replaced forward Zhang Yulin with Zhu Guosheng.  The ability to control high-altitude balls in the field, while the full-backs and midfielders retracted, Ma Tian returned to the midfielder position, leaving only the frontcourt without any problems after treatment, Nie Fei and Hao Dong came on again to contain the opponent's defenders.  The other players returned to their penalty area and began to defend intensively.

    The Korean team has been pushed to a dead end - time is running out, the score is behind, and there is one less player - is there anything more desperate than this?  But it is precisely because of this that the last bit of courage is often forced out of the players' hearts. At this time, the competition is the willpower of both parties. Whoever can persist to the end will win.

    Park Ji-sung played a one-two with Ryu Sang-cheol on the left side of the Chinese team's penalty area and then passed Wu Ji-young and immediately passed the ball. Seol Qi-hyun rushed in front of the goal. Under the interference of Zhu Guosheng, it missed the baseline. Jiang Hai kicked the ball out and South Korea  The team's double team used an almost foul action to steal the ball from Nie Fei's feet and continue the attack. Defender Shen Zaiyuan, who finally stepped in, missed the goal again with a header from close range, shocking the Chinese team's defenders into a cold sweat.

    Xu Dingmao made another substitution, replacing Lu Tingrun with Cui Zheyu, the last forward on the bench. The young forward had a threatening header as soon as he came on the field, but Jiang Hai sideways pounced on him.

    Jiang Hai handed the ball to Sun Chenghai. Sun Chenghai used his personal skills to dribble forward and was forced into a blind corner by two opposing players. He cleverly kicked the ball to the opponent and out of the baseline. The Chinese team's foul ball was also won by the Chinese players.  A rare chance to breathe.

    Milu made another substitution - he replaced Hao Dong, who could no longer run, with Li Jinyu. Hao Dong slowly walked off the field and clapped back amidst the cheers of the fans in the stadium - and wasted a little time by the way.

    The Chinese team's rogue behavior made the Korean team angry from top to bottom, but it was hard to say anything. In a game like this, it is natural to delay for a while after taking the lead. Although this is a bit inconsistent with the principle of fair play, but these days  , Victory is important, as long as it is within the scope allowed by the rules, a rogue is a rogue, you bite my bird?

    The time reached the 88th minute. After Hao Dong left the field, the fourth official called for three minutes of stoppage time. The Chinese fans at the scene booed. In their view, three minutes was too long.  So unfairToo bad, too partial to the Korean team

    But the Koreans don¡¯t think so. I believe that if they were given a choice, they would hope that the stoppage time period would be a small amount.

    Now most of the ball at the feet of the South Korean team is concentrated at the feet of Park Ji-sung. This player who has just turned 20 years old performed well in this game. Several breakthroughs greatly threatened the Chinese team's goal, and Li Dongguo's goal  He also assisted the ball.

    Park Ji-sung forcibly broke through Sun Chenghai's defense on the right. Sun Chenghai lost to his opponent in the physical confrontation, but he was much more experienced than Park Ji-sung. When Park Ji-sung thought he had completely thrown away Sun Chenghai, Sun Chenghai chased him from behind.  Although the outstretched foot failed to intercept the ball, it greatly interfered with the accuracy of Park Ji-sung's passing. The cross flew in front of the Chinese team's goal, but no one could touch the ball  ¡­

    The ball was held by Ma Tian, ??who was returning to defense. Seeing that two players from the Korean team were already approaching him, Ma Tian did not dare to let the ball stay at his feet. He made a long pass and passed the ball to Nie Fei in front.  .

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Pounce, seeing that he couldn't carry it down, he suddenly raised his foot and kicked the ball towards the empty South Korean team at half-time, and then he ran towards the spot where the ball landed.

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    ]||, he was still unable to break out of the crowd even though he was dodging left and right, and the ball was snatched away by Kim Tae-young.

    However, Nie Fei's move was not without effect - his forward running and Li Jinyu's follow-up caused the Korean team's entire formation to retreat a lot, and it took a while to attack the frontcourt again.  More importantly, he just wasted at least another minute chasing and protecting the ball.

    The game entered stoppage time. General Fan jumped up in the backcourt and pushed the opponent's cross out of the sideline. At this time, Milu made his third substitution!

    Sui Liang replaced Zhao Junzhe and legitimately killed the last bit of time.

    We have to admire the tenacity of the Koreans. They even had a chance to tie the score in the last second of the game. Unfortunately, Xue Qixuan's shot in the penalty area was saved by Jiang Haifei, and Wu Jiying made a big kick.

    Before the ball flying high into the sky fell, the referee had already raised his hands, two short and one long, and blew the whistle to end the game!

    "The game is over! The Chinese team has a 2-1 lead! It is the first to reach the finals of the 12th Asian Cup! They have already tied the best result in history. As long as they win in the final three days later, the Chinese team will be unprecedented.  Lift the Asian Cup championship trophy!" Huang Taixian's excited voice echoed over the Workers' Stadium: "We have waited for this day for too long, the moment when the Chinese team reaches the top of Asia! No matter whether the opponent in the final is Saudi Arabia or Japan,  Nothing can stop us from reaching the top!¡±

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    It¡¯s exciting to enter the Asian Cup finals. What is more exciting for Chinese fans than entering the Asian Cup finals?  In addition to winning the championship, it is probably to enter the Asian Cup finals with the Korean team.

    The Chinese fans' celebration lasted for more than an hour - until the start of the other semi-final - the Chinese fans would not care about the match between Japan and Saudi Arabia. After all, they will be the Chinese team's opponents in the final.  How can I not pay attention?

    The vast majority of fans are optimistic about Japan - firstly, because the Japanese team is in very good shape in this Asian Cup and has made it through all the way. Secondly, because the Saudi team played against the Japanese team in the group stage and was defeated by the opponent.  It was a bloodbath four to one, and the only goal scored was an own goal by the opponent. Third, the Chinese fans hoped to meet Japan more. I think everyone should know the reason.

    The fact is just as Chinese fans thought - the Chinese team's opponent in the final was indeed Japan, but the process was not that easy.

    Compared with the group stage, Saudi Arabia's defense was ten times tighter - they originally started out on defense - the Saudi team's defense made the Japanese team's offensive combination helpless, repeatedly missing shots, and finally relied on the substitute center.  Mochizuki Shigeyoshi gained a one-goal lead with a supplementary shot in the 63rd minute. Then the Saudi team also had several good opportunities to score. The less than 20-year-old forward Sarhu turned the Japanese team's defense upside down. If not  If goalkeeper Nokawa Kawaguchi, whose performance has been hit or miss, keeps making excellent saves, the Japanese team may be in the semifinals.

    In the end, the Japanese team relied on a wonderful goal from substitute Mochizuki Shigeryo to reach the final with difficulty. The two East Asian powers finally met in the Asian Cup final!

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 384 Fans (Part 1)

    Chapter 384 Fans (Part 1)

    ¡°Rival Japan¡ªSo What?  ¡·

    This was the headline on the front page of the Sports Circle Newspaper the day after the Chinese team¡¯s final opponent was announced. This newspaper has an unconventional editor-in-chief or chief reporter, while other newspapers focused on that match with the Korean team.  During the exciting semi-finals, this newspaper unexpectedly chose another topic, which was the outlook for the finals.

    "We are the strongest national team in history. Although it is made up of members of the national team and the Olympic team, our age structure is reasonable, and the player status is also at its peak  ¡­ We have the skills, the physical strength, the experience, the momentum¡­ In Asia, we will not be afraid of any team, even the Korean team that has brought us endless pain. So, why should we worry about our opponents in the final.  What? Yes, the Japanese team is indeed very strong, scoring 18 goals and conceding five goals in five games - but what about us? Our results are five wins in five games, although the number of goals scored is less than that of the Japanese team.  Five, but we conceded two fewer goals than them More importantly, we have never been afraid of the Japanese team. Thirteen years ago, we stepped on the Japanese team's body and entered the Olympics historically. Thirteen years later, we  Today, we will also use their bodies to win the Asian Cup in history!"

    There is no doubt that although this report has nothing substantial, it has played a considerable role in boosting the morale of the team and fans. The morale of all Chinese fans has been mobilized by this report.  Get up and start looking forward to the finals on the 29th.

    Before the finals, the third and fourth place finals started on the 28th. The South Korean team relied on Lee Dongguo's goal in the 53rd minute to defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0 and won third place. It was better than nothing, and Lee Dongguo's goal  The ball also allowed him to surpass Naotai Takahara and Hao Dong to become the top scorer with six goals.  If the two forwards fail to score in the final the next day, he will become the only top scorer.

    There is still one last game left in the Asian Cup, but the confrontation between East and West Asia has achieved results. The top three in East Asia have taken the top three in the Asian Cup, which can be regarded as a complete revenge for the last Asian Cup.

    The rest is the confrontation between East Asian football.

    Shen Yun never expected that his interest in football would actually give him the opportunity to make a small fortune.

    He is an ordinary college student in Beijing with average family conditions.  He is also the most ordinary student in school, with neither good nor bad grades. The only thing that others know about him is that he is a crazy fan and a loyal supporter of Beijing Yulin.

    Before the start of the Asian Cup, he used his one month's living expenses to queue up in advance and buy tickets for all six games held in Beijing - including the finals of course. However, when he bought the land, he did not expect to be able to watch all the Chinese teams.  After all, as long as the Chinese team makes a slight mistake in the group stage and knockout rounds, it will be impossible to finish these six games in Beijing.  Therefore, fans rarely book all tickets directly. They try to find ways to buy tickets for the Chinese team based on the situation at that time.

    As a result, as soon as the semi-finals were over, Shen Yun went crazy with joy. In order to save some money at that time - there was a discount for buying a package ticket - he actually made himself the envy of other friends, especially in these few days.  .  Friends around him tried their best to buy tickets, but few were able to buy them, which gave him a small satisfaction for his vanity.

    In the past few days, he has also heard that many wealthy people who failed to get tickets have asked for sky-high prices for tickets, but the sale of tickets for the finals is very strict.  You can't even go through the back door, and the Beijing police have cracked down on scalpers very strictly. No matter how rich you are, you can only buy one ticket at a time, and how can anyone who buys a ticket be willing to give it away?  go out?

    So even though he heard that an ordinary C ticket had been sold for thousands of yuan on the black market, Shen Yun just laughed it off. He was unwilling to give up this extremely precious ticket, even though it was not in a good location.  ticket.  But the position is in the stands close to the players' tunnel, which means that you can see the players up close when they play. Such a position is worth a lot of money!

    July 29th, one o'clock at noon.

    Shen Yun finished his meal at the speed of military training, then threw the dishes on his table without washing them, wiped his hands, and opened his box.

    There are two jerseys in the box.  One is from the Chinese team.  One was from the Beijing team - he originally planned to wear the authentic Beijing team jersey to watch the game - he bought it for more than 100 yuan, but he hesitated when he put it on.  He picked up the Chinese team's jersey and quickly put it on.

    He went to watch the national team¡¯s game, not the Beijing team¡¯s game.

    &nbsp; Although he spent 20 yuan on this jersey at a street stall, he felt that it was obviously much more appropriate to wear it today.

    It took Shen Yun nearly half an hour to get to the Workers' Stadium by taking a bus and changing to the subway. This was much better than he expected. He originally planned to be delayed for more than an hour on the road.

    After getting off the subway, Shen Yun was startled as soon as he walked to the Workers' Stadium. The crowds of people made people feel why China must implement family planning - China's population is too much!

    "Do you have any tickets?" Shen Yun had just approached the entrance to the Workers' Stadium when a figure jumped out from beside him. He was startled. When he looked closely, he realized that it was a man who was 1.8 meters tall and weighed at least 200 kilograms.  The fat man, with a shiny round face, looked at him expectantly.

    Shen Yun didn't know why. He thought he was being robbed. But something was wrong. About 40% of Beijing's police force were here today. Who would dare to rob someone here?  I asked awkwardly: "Wha what kind of ticket?"

    "There are tickets for today's game!" Fatty's eyes were filled with hope: "Are they available? If you have them, sell them to me and I'll pay you a thousand!"

    Before Shen Yun had time to answer, another voice came from the side: "If you have a ticket, I'll give you five thousand! I'd rather ask for one thousand!"

    The fat man was furious: "It's grandma's. Is it more money than money? Little brother, if you have a ticket, you are willing to give it to me. I will pay 10,000!"

    Shen Yun was shocked. It was 10,000 yuan. He had only spent less than 1,000 yuan on a set of tickets at that time. Now he could exchange them for ten times the price. It was really shocking.

    "II don't want to sell it, I want to see it myself. Just one picture." Shen Yun gritted his teeth and said, then turned and walked towards the entrance - he was afraid that he would not be able to withstand the temptation if he stayed here.

    "Hey, don't leave It's negotiable. How about 12,000 yuan? Give me the ticket. The 12,000 yuan is yours, cash!" The fat man chased after him.  He shouted from a distance: "It's different when you look at the big screen outside! Twelve thousand, give it to me!"

    Shen Yun covered his ears and ran to the entrance in one breath and handed the ticket to the ticket inspector. He didn't dare to listen anymore. Who knew if this fat man would offer an even more outrageous price.

    Until we entered the stadium.  When he was about to stand in the stands, Shen Yun slapped himself hard: "Twelve thousand gone!"

    But when he walked into the stands and found his seat to sit down, he saw countless fans around him wearing the same white home jersey of the Chinese team.  When he heard the deafening cheers, the trace of regret in his heart immediately disappeared without a trace - it would be such a pity not to be able to watch such a game live!  If you don't get the tickets, that's it. If you have the tickets but give them away because of money, I believe it will make you regret endlessly!

    Sitting next to Shen Yun was a pair of middle-aged male and female fans. Like most fans, their faces were painted with Chinese flag paint.  Speakers hanging around their necks, small national flags and inflatable cheering sticks in their hands - now this kind of sound-producing supplies has gradually become accustomed to Chinese fans, and more and more fans are starting to carry them.  These supplies enter the arena.

    Shen Yun habitually prepared to look at his watch, but he saw nothing. He patted his head and then remembered that he had left his watch in the dormitory when he was changing clothes and had not brought it with him.

    "Uncle, what time is it now?" Shen Yun asked the middle-aged male fan next to him.  At the same time, he looked at these two people with admiration.  At present, there are not many Chinese fans who like to put oil paint on their faces, and even if they do, most of them are young people.  Those who do this like middle-aged people must be die-hard old fans.

    The middle-aged man raised his wrist and looked at his watch: "Two o'clock sharp, there are still two hours until the game starts."

    "That's enough to wait." Shen Yun thanked the other party: "But it would be boring if we don't enter the game in advance!"

    "Little brother, you are right." The middle-aged man laughed generously: "Today is probably a historic day for the Chinese team. Entering the Asian Cup finals is something that has not happened for a long time! Last time  We entered the finals in 1984, a full sixteen years ago. Things have changed and people have changed"

    "Sixteen years ago? I was only five years old at that time and didn't know anything about football." Shen Yun stuck out his tongue: "You are really an old-timer!"

    The younger woman pursed her lips and smiled, and the middle-aged man smiled and said: "I watch football earlier, but that may not be a good thing You are lucky, you have caught up with professionalism, and you have caught up with it.  The Chinese team¡¯s performance is getting better and better now.¡±

    "Haha, being born late has the advantage of being born late." Shen Yun touched his head: "I'm lucky today. I happen to be sitting with you. You have a certain vision.Yes, can you tell us how great our hope is of winning today's game?  "

    "Okay." The middle-aged man said with a smile: "Today's game, no matter whether the hope of victory is great or not, we have to win! We have made great progress in the past few years, and the Japanese team has also made great progress. Their midfielder  Some of them, like Hidetoshi Nakata, Shunsuke Nakamura, and Shinji Ono, are all very good, and they will definitely have the ability to gain a foothold in Europe in the future. However, we also have a lot of good players. In terms of strength, they are about the same, but we are at home.  The probability of victory is definitely greater than that of the Japanese team!¡±

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 385 Fans (Part 2)

    It would be great!  Shen Yun said happily: "I think so too, our Serie A star is here!"  Nakata Nakamura, all destroyed!  I would say that Nie Fei is the best player of the Chinese team. Although he only scored two goals, his attack is absolutely different without himWith him, the Chinese team has more effective attacks.  many!  "

    "That's right." The middle-aged man nodded: "But Hao Dong's performance is not worse than him. Five goals prove that he is worthy of Asia's top striker, and he maintains his condition very well, and he  The same batch of forwards like Dai Yi, Miura Zhiyang, Nakayama Masashi, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Houwadi and others have begun to decline. Huang Shanhong is not here this time. I dare not say anything else. I am absolutely sure, Hao  Dong¡¯s career glory period is definitely the longest among these famous Asian strikers!¡±

    Having said this, the middle-aged man smiled and said: "And after going to Europe, his 'low-grade fever during every competition' syndrome has not appeared anymore. This is a good thing."

    The middle-aged man's words aroused laughter from other fans around him. Hao Dong has never been in good health. He often performed the "feat" of playing with a low fever when participating in international competitions. Although his performance has always been good,  But this matter has become a joke.

    "Yunjia Tianyu is really amazing. Some of the best Chinese players in Europe are from their team. This time, there are several players from their team in the Olympic team. If not last year, they are from their team."  "I'm afraid the number of Yunjia players in the Olympic team will increase a few more," a fan next to him interrupted.

    They didn¡¯t notice that the middle-aged man¡¯s face darkened, and then he showed a kind smile.

    The more the conversation continued, the more Shen Yun felt that the middle-aged man in front of him had a really deep understanding of football, and he also knew the technical characteristics of the national team members very well.  Slowly, the surrounding fans were attracted by the chat between the two, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.

    This is fans. As long as they talk about football-related topics, even strangers can immediately talk like familiar old friends. Even people who are usually taciturn will talk endlessly - this is the charm of football.  , it not only attracts players to sweat and even bleed for it, but also attracts fans to be obsessed and crazy about it.

    Time flies sometimes - especially for fans - whether it's watching football or talking about football, most of the two hours have passed before you know it.  No fans came to the stadium anymore, and there were no empty seats in the stands. For such an important game, no fan would wait until the last minute to enter the stadium.

    The woman who had been silent turned to the middle-aged man and said, "Pei Wei, the game is about to start."

    The middle-aged man said "Ah" and said with a smile: "I almost forgot about chatting, the game is about to start! Brothers. Please be louder when you cheer later. I'm getting older, so I'm shouting hoarsely.  If it doesn¡¯t work, it¡¯s up to you!¡±

    The fans all around burst into laughter.

    This pair of middle-aged people are naturally Pei Wei and Su Mei.

    They were sitting in the row of stands closest to the stadium. In fact, such seats were not good. The completely eye-level situation made it difficult for them to see the details of the game clearly. There was only one reason for Pei Wei to choose such stands, and that was to be closer to the players.  close.  You can feel the warmer atmosphere.

    The most comfortable place to watch football is those luxurious boxes - those are the places with the best visual environment in the entire stadium. You can clearly watch the entire game from a high position but not too far away. This is why  The reason why the on-site commentator's seat is next to these boxes is that the high fees always make sense.

    But¡ª¡ªwhat¡¯s the point of watching a football match live?  Not just for fun, but for shouting with other strangers who have never met each other but share the same hobbies.  Want to laugh together and share the thrill and fun of football?  No matter how clearly you can see in the box, will it be better than in front of a satellite TV with advanced satellite broadcasting, where even the pores of the players can be seen clearly?

    For any giant club in the world, their home stadium will have a famous sacred place for local fans - the ticket prices in that place may not be the highest, and the location may not be the best, but the most loyal fans will always gather there.  Fans who would give up everything for their team.

    In the club, Pei Wei chose to sit on the bench as an assistant coach or translator (although these two positions often do not require him to do anything) while watching the national team games.  He chose to sit with the most ordinary fans just to enjoy the feeling of sitting with other fans and shout together.  Cheer together, curse together, smash bottles together

    ??Although he is now wearing a glittering robeA coat, a coat worn by "China's first rich man" piled up with countless banknotes, but

    In other words, he is still the same person who could not eat enough or starve to death before he was reincarnated. He usually saves two yuan a pack of cigarettes, but when there is a game, he gives up the free TV at home, takes out a day's food money and goes to the fan bar.  The fan who goes to watch the game, that fan who is usually in a muddle-headed manner, only gets high-spirited when watching the game, foaming at the mouth and spouting a series of football theories while other fans he knows or doesn't know nod in disapproval.

    However, after his rebirth, such opportunities have become less common - he rarely watches games in the stands because there are closer places to watch. Even when watching the national team games, he rarely has the opportunity to watch from the stands.  As before, I expressed my opinions with foaming at the mouth - this time it was an accident, and I had a good time chatting about football.

    Ordinary fans have their own fun as ordinary fans.

    Players from both sides have appeared!

    They stood in two rows and walked out of the players' tunnel. Pei Wei and Su Mei's seats were right next to the players' tunnel, and they could clearly see the players on both sides.

    Pei Wei, like other fans sitting in this area, craned their necks to look at the players' tunnel. When they saw a Chinese player, they started shouting their names loudly.

    The leader was the captain, General Fan. He walked at the front, followed by the goalkeeper Jiang Hai

    :."Xiao Feizi!"

    I don¡¯t know how Nie Fei heard Pei Wei¡¯s shout in the noisy environment. Hearing the sound, he raised his head and looked towards Pei Wei with a surprised expression on his face.

    "Oldah, why are you watching the game here!" He shouted to Pei Wei in surprise as he walked towards the court.

    Pei Wei smiled, Nie Fei was quite smart and did not call his boss, otherwise everyone would know his identity - he waved to him: "Do a good job! Play with your heart! Don't come back to see me until you kill Little Japan!"

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    Several other veteran players, such as Ma Tian and Hao Dong, also recognized Pei Wei and smiled at the stand where Pei Wei was sitting. Pei Wei also nodded to them.

    It didn't matter what happened. The fans who had just been chatting and laughing with Pei Wei and others all opened their mouths in surprise - they never expected that this kind middle-aged man who was chatting and laughing with them would actually be with the national team.  The members are so familiar with each other, and one or two of them seem to respect him quite a bit.

    "Wow, uncle, you are so awesome, they all know you!" Shen Yun shouted.

    "Well, as an old fan, it is very logical to be familiar with the national team." Pei Wei smiled modestly and replied.

    "But they seem to respect you very much." Shen Yun continued to ask.

    "Well, as an old fan, it makes sense that they should respect me. Now the quality of the national football team is much better than before." Pei Wei continued with a smile on his face.

    "Nie Fei seems to be more familiar with you! What does he want to call you?" I didn't expect that a young man in his early twenties like Shen Yun would be a curious baby.

    "Well, as an old fan, he should be respected by young players like Nie Fei. This is quite logical." Pei Wei continued to lie.

    "Uncle, since you are so familiar with them, can you do me a small favor?" Shen Yun's eyes showed a burning light.

    "Well, as an old fan, it's very important to do a favor for a young man like you What kind of favor?" Pei Wei said in a slippery voice, and he subconsciously took it in. He didn't react until he said the words.

    "Can you help me get a few autographs? Especially Nie Fei's, he is my idol!"

    "No problem." Pei Wei smiled and agreed immediately: "As an old fan, it is easy to get a few autographs"

    At that moment, Shen Yun told Pei Wei which school he was from, his age, and his dormitory number, and Pei Wei also wrote it down.

    In fact, Shen Yun didn¡¯t have high hopes. After all, he and Pei Wei just met by chance, and they might not be able to meet each other in the future. Although it is not difficult to get the signatures of the national team members, it is still very troublesome.

    What he didn't expect was that a few days later, he actually received a package containing two authentic national team jerseys. One of them was signed with the names of all the members of the national team, and the other was  It's clean, and there was a postcard sent with the jersey, which said: "Next time you watch the national team's game, wear this genuine one, don't wear pirated ones" Shen Yun really felt a little better.  Ashamed, but that¡¯s a thing for another time.

    At this time, the players from both sides have already stood on the court, and the game is about to begin.?It begins!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 386 Own goal

    CCTV, CCTV, dear viewers, today we are in the finals of the 12th Asian Cup, facing the host team China and Japan.  In the 11 Asian Cups in between, the best result of the Japanese team was to win the championship in 1992, while the best result of the Chinese team was in 1984. They have already won the lineup of both sides.  , the Chinese team is 442, goalkeeper Jiang Hai, the four defenders from right to left are Sun Chenghai, captain Fan General, Li Wei and Wu Jiying, midfielder Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe form a double midfielder, Nie Fei is on the right, and Ma Tian is on the left  , the double forwards are Hao Dong and Zhang Yulin, the Japanese team's lineup is 352, the goalkeeper Kawaguchi is alive, the three defenders are Fubu Nianhiro, Morioka Ryuzo and Matsuda Naoki, the midfielders are Naha Hiroshi,  Junichi Inamoto, Hiroyuki Morishima, Shunsuke Nakamura and Tomokazu Akira. The most famous Hidetoshi Nakata is still unable to play due to injury. The talented young boy Ono Shinji and Shigeyoshi Mochizuki, who scored the winning goal in the last game, are all sitting on the bench.  On the top, the double forwards are Naotai Takahara and Akihon Nishizawa.  Now the game is about to start, and the Japanese team will kick off first!  "With the words of Wong Tai Sin, the ace commentator of the sports channel at the scene, the game started.

    In this Asian Cup, the Japanese team's new head coach Troussier fulfilled his promise before the start of the Asian Cup: to make the Japanese team play a world-class team, the Japanese team's gorgeous skills and mercury leaking from the ground  General short-pass penetration organizational attacks often give them an absolute advantage on the field, and the excellent form of the two forwards also allows them to turn their advantage into goals. They scored 18 goals in five games.  goals, averaging more than three goals per game, and is the team with the strongest offense.  The Chinese team has only conceded three goals so far. It is the best defensive team. The sharpest spear meets the strongest shield-the conflict of contradictions.

    This game is also a competition for shooters. Hao Dong scored five goals, Takahara Naotai scored five goals, and Nishizawa Aiken scored four goals - ranking second, third, and fourth in the scorer list respectively. The top scorer was in the third.  South Korean striker Lee Dong-guo scored the sixth goal in the four-finals, but his title as top scorer is not stable. After all, as long as either Hao Dong or Takahara Naotai scores a goal, he can tie it.

    The strongest thing about the Japanese team is their midfielder, and the most threatening thing is their striker - Naotai Takahara and Akiko Nishizawa scored nine goals in total.  This is a force that no one can ignore, and except for Hao Dong, the Chinese team seems to have no forward who can partner with him. Whether it is Zhang Yulin or Li Jinyu, they only scored one goal, and the forward who scored two goals  There was only Gao Feng, but he was injured after the group stage.  He was unable to participate in the remaining games. The other two goals were scored by midfielders. Ma Tian and Nie Fei both scored two goals.

    At the beginning of the game, the Japanese team launched an attack through delicate short passes in the midfield. It has to be said that technically the current Japanese team is one step ahead of other Asian teams. Except for Nie Fei, the Chinese team is better in terms of technology.  The opponent was a step ahead, so after the opening game, the Chinese team fell at a disadvantage.

    Numbers dominate.  Technically dominant, with these two points, the Japanese team's midfielder established an advantage in the midfield shortly after the opening, but it was also difficult for them to attack the Chinese team's penalty area through short passes. After the two midfielders plus one  Ma Tian, ??who has excellent defensive ability, built a tight line of defense in front of the penalty area.  The Japanese team could only open up the situation through two crosses from the wing. However, the Chinese team's header advantage was revealed in the penalty area. Several consecutive crosses from the Japanese team were blocked by General Fan and Li Wei in turn.  Occasionally, the ball that failed to be destroyed was intercepted by Jiang Hai, who was tall and long-armed.

    Pei Wei nodded secretly. It doesn't matter if he was passive after the start, as long as there is no way to deal with it. Now it seems that Milu has arranged tactics based on the characteristics of the Japanese team. You know, although the Japanese team has excellent skills, even if  It is impossible for the Brazilian team to maintain the penetration of short passes throughout the game.  This tactic is very enjoyable to say, but using it throughout the game is a huge burden on the players' physical and mental strength, as long as the opponent does not score in the opening game.  Then when things slow down, it¡¯s time for the Chinese team to fight back.

    Sure enough, the Japanese team only attacked for a few minutes before taking the initiative to slow down the pace. The Chinese team took the opportunity to gain a foothold in the midfield through its body and began to organize a counterattack.

    Ma Tian¡¯s long-range shot was knocked off the baseline by the opponent¡¯s defender. Nie Fei took a corner kick and Kawaguchi was able to attack and win the ball.

    But when he landed, his hand loosened and the ball almost rolled out. Fortunately, Kawaguchi's reaction was quite good and he caught the ball again.

    Pei Wei saw it funny. The biggest weakness of the Japanese team now is probably the goalkeeper. Although Nokawa Kawaguchi won the best goalkeeper of the World Youth Championship, his unstable state is a big problem. If he performs well, it is simply a problem.  A world-class goalkeeper is a time bomb when he is not in good condition. He doesn't know when he will blow up his own goal.

    In the eleventh minute, the Japanese teamLaunched a counterattack, Minghao Hao was

    With a wonderful diagonal kick, Morioka Takashi stepped in from the wing to form a single goal. Fortunately, he was fast. Li Wei chased back at high speed and forced him out of the penalty area, and then destroyed it with his big kick.

    During the Chinese team's counterattack, Nie Fei passed the ball to Hao Dong in the midfield. Hao Dong broke forward a few meters and then suddenly took a long shot from 30 meters away. The ball quickly flew to the upper left corner of the goal. Kawaguchi Nobuchi fought hard and  Jump and use your fingertips to lift the ball over the crossbar again

    +|When he went out to get the ball, he actually let go. Unfortunately, the ball landed in front of Li Gang who inserted into the penalty area to assist (I don¡¯t know what he came in for). Li Gang kicked the ball in a hurry.  The ball slowly slid past the door.

    The screams of the Japanese fans turned into sounds of joy, while the cheers of the Chinese fans turned into sighs. Li Gang hugged his head, and Hao Dong next to him shook his head, patted him on the shoulder, and then ran out of the penalty area.

    The frightened Japanese team received a second blow three minutes later. Ma Tian¡¯s long shot from 30 meters away hit the goal post hard and Kawaguchi had no reaction.

    After that, the Chinese team played harder and harder, but unfortunately the Japanese team's goal came without warning. In a quick counterattack, Naha Hiroshi, who mastered the Japanese team's offensive and defensive control, made a beautiful wide-range move, and the ball fell to  Near the left penalty area was Naotai Takahara, who passed the ball into the Chinese team's penalty area before Wu Jiying came up to defend. Li Wei was unable to defend the other two players by himself. Seeing that Morishima Hiroyuki was already in a posture to shake his head and attack the goal,  General Fan, who returned to defense at a high speed, had no choice but to take the risk of getting in front of the opponent to meet the ball with a kick!

    He was gambling on his luck. He couldn't grasp where to touch the ball at such a high speed, and his current position was in the small penalty area, very close to the goal. Jiang Hai was standing in the center of the goal, and there was no way he could pounce in time.  , as long as the kick is slightly positive, it will be an own goal.

    General Fan did this. He tried his best to pounce forward while running at high speed, and when he lost his balance, he stretched his legs and kicked the ball in flight.

    The ball quickly changed direction and flew toward the bottom line or the goal. Jiang Hai only had time to turn around and watched the ball hit the inside of the goalpost and bounce into the goal

    The whole place fell into silence.

    The first own goal of this Asian Cup occurred in the final. The Japanese team led the Chinese team with this own goal. The scorer was General Fan, the captain of the Chinese team.

    But does General Fan have any choice?

    Of course he had a choice, not to take the risk of an own goal, and allowed the unguarded Morishima Hiroyuki to easily header the Jianghai gate from close range. This way he had no responsibility. He had tried his best to return to defense, but failed to catch up.  Can you blame him?

    No one would blame him. The entire Chinese team had been a little reckless in attacking just now. Sun Chenghai and General Fan both passed half the court, leaving only Wu Jiying and Li Wei behind. Li Wei was the only one to defend and the two of them had done their best, but they couldn't get back in time.  General Fan can only choose between watching the opponent score or taking the risk of scoring an own goal.

    The other defenders looked at General Fan with strange eyes. Li Wei was about to go up to comfort his partner and captain, but General Fan avoided him.

    General Fan spit on the ground fiercely, then took a deep breath and roared loudly:

    "***, let's go, Oolong, I admit it! Even if I come in, I won't let them in!"

    The other defenders watched silently as General Fan ran into the goal, picked up the ball, and then kicked the ball towards the center circle. Hao Dong, who had just run back to the center circle, jumped up to catch the ball, and then placed it at the kick-off point.  He looked coldly at the Japanese team members who were celebrating.

    There were sighs in the stands, but there were no curses. The Chinese fans are no longer as anxious as before. When they get used to the good results of the Chinese team, they not only bring pride, but also confidence.

    The cheers of Japanese fans rang out in the stands, and those plaster flags looked so dazzling in those two stands.

    The anger of the Chinese fans who had nowhere to vent finally found a place to vent. Fans in the stands closest to the stands where the Japanese fans were standing were separated from the police (in order to prevent accidents, police officers were deployed around the stands where the Japanese fans were) pointing out  As the Japanese fans cursed, other stands also began to provide reinforcements.

    Shen Yun cursed a few words in a low voice, of course he was cursing the Japanese team. Then he suddenly raised his head and shouted: "China team, don't be discouraged!"

    Other fans nearby also shouted, slowly sweeping into a torrent!

    Listening to the shouts from the stands, Nie Fei laughed.

    ¡°Give me the ball after kickoff,¡± he said to Dong.

    Dong nodded: "I will meet you in front of you."

    &nbsp"And me." Zhang Yulin said beside him.  "Don't be reckless, we are all by your side." Ma Tian added.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 387 Counterattack

    After the new kick-off, Hao Dong passed the ball to Zhang Yulin beside him, and then added it himself. Zhang Yulin once again passed the ball back to Nie Fei and started running forward at the same time.

    ? .|.Ming Xun arrived and rushed towards Nie Fei, who seemed to have wasted time due to hesitation. He attempted to intercept the ball immediately and launch an attack on the spot.

    ? .x.Look at what technology is!

    "What a beautiful combination! Nie Fei passed two forwards of the Japanese team in one breath!" Wong Tai Sin roared loudly.

    ? A bicycle diagonal change to pass people, and then a horseback turn - a perfect display of speed and technology!

    The morale of the Chinese fans, who were a little depressed because of their backwardness, was high and their shouts were earth-shattering!

    After getting rid of the two forwards of the Japanese team, Nie Fei directly dribbled the ball through the center circle. In his opinion, there is nothing to be proud of in passing the two forwards of the Japanese team. After all, they are not defenders. Although they have strong personal abilities, they are good at defending.  But it seemed irritable, and the two failed to form any coordination. The difficulty was not as great as it seemed to the fans.

    After entering the Japanese team's half, Nie Fei controlled the ball leisurely. Although the Japanese team's midfielder was strong, it did not have a strong defensive player. They were all technical. Even the two defensive midfielders Ming Bohao and  Inamoto Junichi cannot be regarded as a pure midfielder, but more like a central midfielder. Although this combination has a strong offensive threat, it lacks something defensively.

    The head coach of the Japanese team, Troussier, frowned. He had carefully observed all the performance of the Chinese team in this cup. Although Nie Fei did not score many goals, he was the initiator of the Chinese team's offense, and in  In the group stage and quarter-finals, the Chinese team was not blocked too tenaciously.  Fei's performance was also much duller. At that time, Troussier speculated whether he had deliberately concealed his strength. Sure enough, in the most difficult time of facing the Korean team in the semi-finals, Nie Fei began to show his strength. It was his seemingly  The unreasonable breakthrough brought two goals to the Chinese team.

    Troussier said a few words to the translator beside him. The translator nodded, stood up and shouted loudly to the court: "Don't blindly rush up to steal the ball! Block his possible breakthrough route!"

    The reason why the Korean team was turned upside down by Nie Fei's breakthrough in the last game was precisely because they underestimated Fei's breakthrough ability, and they could only get rid of Nie Fei one by one as they advanced one by one.  In terms of defense, the Japanese team is not as good as the Korean team, and they cannot use this "fueling tactic".

    However, Nie Fei did not intend to make a personal breakthrough. He only stayed at this time to wait for the other Chinese team members to arrive.

    ???????????????????.  He got rid of Morishima's defense and quickly broke through to the bottom line.

    Inamoto Junichi moved to the left to defend Sun Chenghai, and Ming Shenjihe retreated to help defend Nie Fei and prevent Fei from playing a one-two with Sun Chenghai. However, Sun Chenghai did not pass the ball to Nie Fei, nor did he choose to break through by himself.  After the ball was spiked back, it was passed to Zhao Junzhe who inserted in the middle.

    Zhao Junzhe took the ball a few steps forward and handed the ball to Ma Tian on the left again. Ma Tian made a diagonal pass.  Wu Jiying, who came forward with the assist, received the ball and cut inside, passing the ball into the penalty area. Zhang Yulin convinced Bu Nianhong to swing his head and hit the goal. The ball was slightly higher than the crossbar.

    Ming Shenzhi and the breakthrough in the middle were cut off by an unceremonious and fierce tackle from General Fan.  After stealing the ball, General Fan did not choose to pass the ball. Instead, he dribbled the ball into the Japanese half with great momentum. To say that General Fan's physical fitness is really not good, Nakamura Shunsuke came up to defend him from the side and was also beaten by him.  A shoulder flipped over, and Troussier shouted angrily from the audience, but the referee signaled for the game to continue.

    General Fan handed the ball to Nie Fei, and then he quickly moved forward. Nie Fei also quickly passed the ball across the ball. General Fan immediately hit the ball with a powerful kick from a long distance after receiving the ball. Kawaguchi was able to grit his teeth and hit the ball with both fists.  out.  Dong's follow-up shot missed.

    Although these two attacks failed to score, the Chinese team's offense was obviously much more threatening than just now, and the Japanese team was technically better.  However, the physical quality is not as good as that of the Chinese team. During this period, the Chinese team's fierce playing style really took a big advantage.

    In the 29th minute, the Chinese team organized another attack. Nie Fei passed the ball to Ma Tian. Ma Tian pretended to walk towards the middle with the ball, and then suddenly passed a through ball to the left side of the Japanese team's penalty area. Li Gang and Ma Tian  Tian changed his position and ran to the left. After receiving the ball, he directly lifted the ball from 45 degrees and passed it into the penalty area. Zhang Yulin jumped high in the penalty area. Although he couldn't feel comfortable under Fu Bu Nianhong's personal defense.  Shot, but he shook his head and headed the ball near the penalty spot in the penalty area!

    Dong¡¯s running in the penalty area attracted the Japanese team

    With the defender's attention, Nie Fei outside the penalty area has been running Hao's defense continuously, inserting into the penalty area like an arrow, grabbing Kawaguchi before he can fall to the ground alive.Stab in front of the ball and break the net!

    "The ball went in! Nie Fei made a shovel shot from inside the penalty area! He passed Zhang Yulin's header into the door! It's the 29th minute of the first half, and the Chinese team equalized the score!" Huang Taixian shouted excitedly.

    Pei Wei jumped up from his seat in the stands and raised his arms high.

    At the same time, huge cheers swept the entire stands!

    After leveling the score at 1-1, the Chinese team's confrontation in the midfield became more resolute, and the connection between the midfielder and the forwards became tighter. Coupled with their physical advantage, the Japanese team's skills seemed to have lost their use.  In the place of martial arts, the Chinese team had the upper hand, and the rhythm they were accustomed to was constantly undermined by the Chinese team, and mistakes continued to increase.

    For this reason, the Chinese team paid the price of Li Gang and General Fan receiving a yellow card each. However, the Japanese team's Junichi Inamoto also received a yellow card due to excessive movements while defending Nie Fei.

    However, in the remaining ten minutes of the first half, the competition between the two sides was mainly concentrated in the midfield. There were not many shots and no good opportunities were created. The only time was when Zhang Yulin received Nie Fei's shot.  After passing the ball, he used his physical advantage to force a breakthrough into the penalty area, fell to the ground and passed the ball. He fell to the ground in front of the goal and hit the lintel with a shovel shot. The Chinese team unfortunately missed the lead.

    As the referee blew the whistle at the end of the first half, the two sides were tied at one to one. Judging from the scene, the offensive was basically half-measured. The Chinese team had two more shots, but the Japanese team's shot was within the goal frame.  There were one more times, but in addition to one goal, the Chinese team also hit the goalpost three times. I have to say that the Japanese team's luck is still better.

    Milu didn't say much at halftime. He just emphasized that in the second half, he should continue to strengthen the pressing in the midfield. The two full-backs took turns to support the midfielder. The Japanese team's offense on the wing was not very strong. The two full-backs  should play a greater role.

    The second half began with no substitutions on either side. The Chinese team organized an attack after the kickoff. Zhao Junzhe's long shot from the back row missed the goal.

    After the attack, the Chinese team did not quickly return to defense, but started an active fight in the midfield. Sun Chenghai, Wu Jiying, and General Fan took turns rushing to the midfield to help press. To say that the Chinese team's defense is now  Asia is also quite outstanding. Several players have very comprehensive abilities, whether it is technology or speed, even compared with authentic midfielders.

    Under the frantic pressing of the Chinese team without any effort, the Japanese team, known as the most skilled in Asia, also made a mistake. Ming Shenhe's return pass was unexpectedly intercepted by Hao Dong!

    Even the most skilled Brazilian team will have a headache with this level of pressing. Although Japan has been actively learning the strengths of Brazilian football, they made a fatal mistake under the strong pressing of the Chinese team.  !

    The place where Dong stole the ball was about thirty meters away from the Japanese team¡¯s goal.

    This area is suitable for Hao Dong's breakthrough - his absolute speed is not the fastest in the Chinese team. At least Gao Feng and General Fan's 100-meter speed are faster than him, and Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai are not much worse than him.  , but in the 30-meter sprint, his explosive power is definitely the number one in the Chinese team, even if it is ranked first in the world.

    Things started in a hurry, and the Japanese team's defense was unable to organize a structured attack. Of course, it was impossible for the Chinese team's offensive players to respond so quickly. Hao Dong rushed forward with the ball alone, and Mori retreated while fighting.  Oka Ryuzo was shaken away by Hao Dong's change of direction and acceleration!

    After passing Ryuzo Morioka, Hao Dong was left with Kawaguchi Noi who had just rushed out of the penalty area. Although Naoki Matsuda was desperately coming from the middle of the penalty area, Hao Dong could definitely finish the shot before the opponent came up!

    As soon as he brought the ball close to the penalty area line, Hao Dong swung his left foot and hit the ball hard!

    Seeing that Matsuda Naoki couldn't catch up, he simply fell to the ground and stretched his legs desperately to try to touch the ball. He did, but the effect was worse than not touching it - the ball hit his feet, but it didn't happen.  Instead of changing direction and flying out of the baseline, he jumped upwards and drew a winding arc and flew directly towards the Japanese team's goal!

    When Hao Dong shot, Kawaguchi Nokatsu had already made the action of falling to the ground to save - he could see clearly that Hao Dong's shot hit the ground, but when he fell to the ground, the ball changed direction.  , Kawaguchi Nora, who was lying on the ground, stretched out his hand to the sky in despair, but still failed to touch the ball.  The ball fell into the goal diagonally - two to one, the Chinese team took the lead!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 388 Another counterattack

    Two to one!  Hao Dong scored his sixth goal of this cup!  China Super League!  "Wong Tai Sin's roar was almost imperceptible amidst the huge cheers of the fans, but he still roared at the top of his lungs: "In the third minute of the second half, the Chinese team leads 2-1!  "

    Dong rushed to the stand closest to him with open arms and raised his hands in the air - he did not use his usual celebration, but chose another one. The fans greeted him with warm cheers and extended their arms to him.  Thumbs up!

    The Japanese team members quietly looked at the Chinese players celebrating crazily, but there were flames in their eyes!

    They are not convinced that they are falling behind!  When it comes to possession of the ball, they still have the advantage, and when it comes to threatening offense, they are not inferior to the Chinese team!  In their view, falling behind because of a mistake is not their fault!

    Especially when they saw that Troussier had asked the substitutes to get up and warm up, they felt even more angry. Their hearts were filled with the desire to prevent the head coach from replacing them through performance!

    It has to be said that Troussier has been quite successful in transforming the Japanese team in the past two years. They have played against world-class teams many times. Although the results are dismal, the players have built up a very high level of self-confidence, regardless of whether they are leading.  Whether they are lagging behind or falling behind, they can still exert their due strength.

    After the game restarted, they began to be unafraid to compete with the Chinese team in terms of strength.

    Junichi Inamoto, who was attacking from the back row, received the ball from Hiroshi Naha and then dribbled the ball forward. Li Gang came to defend him, stayed close to the opponent and bumped into the opponent covertly with his shoulder, but Junichi Inamoto was not blocked.  He lost his center of gravity due to the collision, but after protecting the ball, it was passed to Shunsuke Nakamura who came in from the wing.

    Shunsuke Nakamura dribbled the ball along the wing.  Before Sun Chenghai came to defend, he lobbed the ball into the penalty area. Takahara Naotai still grabbed the first landing point under Li Wei's defense. He headed the ball back to the top of the arc of the Chinese team's penalty area. Ming was smart and quick to intervene.  Zhao Junzhe took a long shot without stopping the ball!

    Jiang Hai hit the ball out with both fists. Nishizawa Mingxun in the penalty area quickly grabbed the first shot and shot it. Fortunately, General Fan rushed over from the side and made a flying tackle to shovel the ball out of the sideline.

    "Are these guysgoing to go crazy after falling behind?" When Li Wei pulled General Fan up, General Fan muttered.

    ¡°Pay attention to defense and withstand their counterattack!¡± Jiang Hai clapped his hands and shouted, and the members of the Chinese team ran back to help defend.  Only two people, Hao Dong and Nie Fei, were left in front.

    Morioka Ryuzo threw a throw-in, and Nakamura Shunsuke received the ball and moved it to the center. The Japanese team began to show their skills in passing and receiving. The ball was passed back and forth under their feet. The defenders of the Chinese team  Didn't even touch the ball.

    "When it comes to the true strength of the Chinese and Japanese national teams, it can be regarded as evenly matched. The players on the Japanese team except Hidetoshi Nakata.  Everyone else is playing in the domestic J-League and usually spends a lot of time training. In the past two years, the Japanese team has played against world-class teams many times and its strength has improved rapidly. However, the Chinese team has a large number of overseas players.  It's not a disadvantage in this regard.

    In terms of personal ability, the Chinese team is a bit higher, but in terms of overall level, the Japanese team has the upper hand.  Physically, the Chinese team is stronger, but technically the Japanese team is still slightly better, so neither Milou nor Troussier is sure to win this game.  Only by maximizing your own strengths can you take the lead.

    In the first half and just now, the Chinese team used its physical and physical advantages quite well. The full-court press once forced the Japanese team to be unable to play its accustomed rhythm. Two goals, a fast break and a counterattack after a steal,  Playing the ground is your own strength and your opponent's weakness, and the effect is quite good.

    But now, it¡¯s time for the Japanese team to take advantage.

    ? Continuously passing back and forth, the ball is firmly controlled at their feet.  The Chinese team's defense line was constantly being pulled apart by their opponents, and the Chinese players' physical strength was rapidly depleted while running back and forth.

    In the seventh minute of the second half, only four minutes passed before the Chinese team scored.  With the Japanese team passing back and forth and cooperating, the Chinese team revealed a flaw at the front of the penalty area. Naotai Takahara got the ball at the front of the penalty area, and no one was defending around him!

    General Fan rushed out of the penalty area and knocked down Naotai Takahara with one shoulder. The referee's whistle sounded. The Chinese team fouled and the Japanese team won a direct free kick from the top of the penalty area.

    General Fan shrugged his shoulders and returned to the penalty area. The referee was merciful and did not show him a second yellow card when he already had a yellow card.

    ??Hiroshi Nakamura and Shunsuke Nakamura stood in front of the ball. The Chinese team set up a five-man wall and all the players had returned to defense. The Japanese team had many good free kickers. ThisThis is one thing that makes them better than the Chinese team. Both Hiroshi Naha and Shunsuke Nakamura are

    When it comes to excellent direct free kick skills, the Chinese team does not dare to neglect it.

    The referee blew the whistle, and Hiroshi Nakamura and Shunsuke Nakamura started running at the same time. When Shunsuke Nakamura stopped midway, Hiroshi Nakamura took off and hit the ball!

    A perfect arc flew over the wall and went directly to the upper left corner of the goal. Although Jiang Hai was tall and long-armed, he jumped up to save, but his hand was still a long way from the ball!

    With the exclamations of the Chinese fans still in their throats, they saw the ball hit the crossbar hard and then bounced back into the penalty area!

    Nishizawa Mingxun appeared in front of the ball like a ghost, dived and headed the ball in front of Li Wei!

    The ball refracted again and flew into the goal without any suspense!

    Two to two!  After being overtaken by the Chinese team, the Japanese team only took four minutes to equalize the score!

    Chinese fans sighed one after another, from great joy to great sadness, from heaven to hell. They have experienced so much in just four minutes. This is not something everyone can bear.

    The same goes for the players of the Chinese team. After the restart, their offense was quickly disintegrated by the Japanese team, and the Japanese team, which was in full swing, quickly attacked again.

    Ming was clear-minded and dribbled past Zhao Junzhe, breaking through to the edge of the Chinese team's penalty area. Zhao Junzhe had no choice but to knock him down with a collision from the side. The referee's whistle sounded again, a yellow card!  Another direct free kick!

    Hiroshi Nakamura and Shunsuke Nakamura stood in front of the ball again. The hearts of all the Chinese fans were in their throats. The referee blew the whistle and the two started running at the same time again!

    The shooter this time is Shunsuke Nakamura!

    The arc the ball drew in the air was wider than before. It bypassed the jumping wall again, dodged Jiang Hai's stretched out hand again, and hit the crossbar hard again and bounced into the penalty area!

    The only difference from just now is that Sun Chenghai rushed in quickly and got in front of Gao Yuan Naotai to clear the ball with his big foot!

    "This is crazy!" Shen Yun in the stands grabbed his hair: "Why is little Japan suddenly so powerful? This attack must be too sharp!"

    "There is no way, their rhythm has already picked up, and now is the time to play no matter how hard you play" Pei Wei sighed and said: "I hope they won't exceed the score at this time. It is impossible to be in such a good state."  It will last too long, now we just have to hold on.¡±

    "Intensify your defense! Pull back in the midfield! Start a zone defense and don't let their passes disrupt the defensive formation!" Lin Cheng shouted loudly to the court at Milu's instruction. After hearing his shouting  , the Chinese players, who were almost stunned by the Japanese team's stormy attack, calmed down and began to defend in the area according to Milu's arrangement.

    "Everyone, hold on, just survive this for a while!" General Fan shouted loudly after pulling to the sideline to shovel Morioka Ryuzo's ball out of the sideline, encouraging the morale of his teammates: "Keep, keep, keep on."  !¡±

    "Defend! Defend! Defend!" Led by a few leading fans, the fans in the audience began to shout rhythmically. The Chinese players, who had seemed a little flustered just now, re-stabilized their position, and the seemingly precarious defense line began to slowly  Stabilize.

    Milu¡¯s eyes fell on Nie Fei and Hao Dong who were guarding the frontcourt, and they clasped their hands.

    ??Just hold on a little longer, just hold on a little longer As long as they can survive this period of time, Nie Fei and Dong will have a chance to poke another big hole in the heart of the Japanese team!

    but¡­¡­

    In the 17th minute of the second half, the Chinese team's defense inevitably revealed a gap under the opponent's fierce attack. Shunsuke Nakamura passed an accurate through ball in the middle, and Naotai Takahara's beautiful back row came in.  A single ball was obtained near the right side of the small penalty area!

    Jiang Hai quickly moved to the left, General Fan Li Wei and others immediately rushed towards Takahara Naotai, but Takahara Naotai did not choose to shoot by himself, but cleverly passed the ball diagonally to the middle of the penalty area!

    Ming's quick thinking and instant intervention got rid of Li Gang's defense. Li Gang turned around and was about to commit a foul, but seeing that he was already in the penalty area and considering that he was already carrying a yellow card, he hesitated. This moment of hesitation  It was enough for Ming to regain consciousness and finish the shot. He shot a low ball in front of Ma Tian who was returning to defense. Jiang Hai couldn't save it, and the ball went straight to the lower right corner of the goal!

    Two to three!  Within ten minutes, the Japanese team almost destroyed the Chinese team's defense with a fierce attack. In just ten minutes, they scored two games in a row, wiping the Chinese team's lead into nothing and once again overtaking the score!

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??Dazzling heroes!  This is his second goal in this cup, and it is also the most critical goal for the Japanese team so far!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 389 A wonderful free kick

    When the ball flew into the goal like an arrow without any hindrance, Pei Wei subconsciously smashed his fist down. He was about to curse when he heard a strange cry of "Wow" in his ears.  , but shocked him.

    When he turned around to look, he happened to see Shen Yun next to him with a grimace of pain. It turned out that the punch he had just hit Shen Yun's leg was by accident. Pei Wei was in his prime, and his hands were very strong.  Shen Yun was beaten hard enough.

    After such an episode, Pei Wei had no time to scold him and quickly apologized to Shen Yun. Shen Yun shook his head and said it was nothing, and shouted: "Damn, why are they allowed to overtake like this"

    The Chinese fans in the audience were dejected. They had worked hard for nearly half a half to get the lead, but it was gone in just ten minutes. Instead, they were overtaken by another goal. How could they not be discouraged?

    After the restart, the morale of the Chinese team was obviously hit hard, and several attacks failed to achieve any results. The Japanese team's physical strength was also greatly consumed by the continuous attacks, and there was no threat in the counterattack.  .

    The scene fell into a stalemate, but this stalemate was obviously very detrimental to the Chinese team. The less time left in the game, the slimmer the Chinese team's hope of victory.

    Milu replaced Zhao Junzhe with Li Min. The Chinese team's midfielder changed to a diamond midfielder 442 to strengthen the offense. However, the Chinese team's defensive strength in the midfield did not become smaller. Both Ma Tian and Li Min are relatively balanced in offense and defense.  Players can also help with defense. Nie Fei's number of possessions gradually increased, but this change was completely expected by Troussier. The Japanese team almost gave up on defending other players to watch Nie Fei die. Nie Fei's  Although the breakthrough was still sharp, it did not produce very good results in front of the opponent's crowd tactics.

    Sixty-nine minutes.  Fei flew to the right, received Sun Chenghai's pass and rushed towards the middle. Hiroshi Naha and Junichi Inamoto immediately attacked at the same time. Nie Fei pretended to separate the sides, but with a concealed poke under his feet, he passed the ball directly to  At the feet of Hao Dong at the front of the penalty area!

    After receiving the ball, Dong made a huge diagonal breakthrough, using his speed to get rid of two Japanese defenders in one fell swoop. As he inserted into the penalty area, he immediately shot with his left foot!

    Kawaguchi Nenghui made a side dive and threw the ball to the left sideline, and Wu Jiying rushed forward.  He controlled the ball at his feet before it came out of the sideline, adjusted it and immediately passed the ball!

    Fu Bu Nianhong and Zhang Yulin jumped up at the same time to fight for the top. The ball jumped up under the attack of the two, and then fell to the middle of the penalty area. Immediately, three or four figures rushed to the landing point of the ball at the same time!

    In the end, Kawaguchi Noh took advantage of his use of his hands to hit the ball in front of everyone with his fists. Limin intercepted the ball outside the penalty area and managed to take a long shot under the defense of Minami Hiroshi.  The ball missed the baseline.

    Although this attack failed to score a goal, it was the first time that the Chinese team created a threatening attack after taking the lead. The Chinese fans in the stands began to cheer up and continued to cheer for the Chinese team

    ||The Japanese team's defense is still quite afraid of its speed and explosive power. While increasing its defense against Hao Dong, it also weakened its defense against other Chinese players. The Chinese team's offensive began to increase.

    Seventy-three minutes.  General Fan, who inserted into the midfield, successfully stole the ball from Ming Shenzhi and the ball and then distributed it to the right. Sun Chenghai played a two-on-one with Nie Fei and did not hit the bottom, but directly passed a low ball.  Flying past the door quickly - Sun Chenghai had a good idea, but there were people in front of the door.  Whoever touches it will probably score.

    All the fans in the stands held their breath - whether they were Chinese or Japanese - but the ball passed through the Japanese team's penalty area without any hindrance, although it seemed that anyone could have a chance to hit the round ball.  Come for a kick, but no one can touch this naughty ball.

    The ball flew to the back point. Wu Jiying was trying his best to catch up with the ball. Seeing that he could not catch up with the ball, he immediately fell to the ground and made a sliding tackle. However, he was still a step too slow and could only watch the ball flying past his legs.  , and then slowly rolled out of the sideline.

    "Press from the front!"

    General Fan was not discouraged and raised his arms and shouted loudly.  Rushing to the frontcourt, the Chinese team's players did not retreat. Instead, they stayed in the Japanese team's half and started man-to-man defense.

    Morioka Ryuzo smiled bitterly when he got the ball.  He really can't find a teammate who is close to him but has no one to defend him. Each teammate has at least one player from the Chinese team defending him. If he throws the ball out rashly and is intercepted by the opponent, he will probably repeat the second.  A missed goal!

    With no other choice, Ryuzo Morioka threw the ball hard toward the Chinese team's half court. Just break it. At least it won't be too dangerous to steal the ball in that place.

    Li Wei went around to defend himself??, pressed his body against Naotai Takahara, then jumped up and tipped the ball to Ma Tian in front.

    He made a direct pass and handed the ball to Nie Fei in the middle

    :|Li Min didn¡¯t stop much after getting the ball, and passed it diagonally to Sun Chenghai who came in from the right.

    A series of transfers took only a few seconds to accurately transfer the ball from the left to the right. The Japanese team's defense immediately revealed a big flaw - they didn't have many people defending on the right!

    After receiving the ball, Sun Chenghai did not pause when facing Shunsuke Nakamura's defense. Instead, he pushed the ball directly behind Shunsuke Nakamura, and then forcibly increased his speed by another gear, passing by Shunsuke Nakamura who immediately turned around.  He rushed over!

    Shunsuke Nakamura's turn is also very fast, but when he and Sun Chenghai are racing barefoot, the disadvantage is immediately apparent. His strengths lie in technical footwork and free kicks. In terms of speed, he is far from Sun Chenghai's opponent, let alone  Sun Chenghai started it first!

    Seeing Sun Chenghai pushing him farther and farther away, and before the defender could pull him to the right, Shunsuke Nakamura gritted his teeth in desperation and stretched his legs from behind to trip Sun Chenghai down when he was about to break through into the penalty area!

    Sun Chenghai, who suddenly lost his center of gravity, fell into the penalty area. The Chinese fans shouted loudly, "Penalty kick! Red card!" and the like.

    The referee made a correct decision but was scolded by Chinese fans - a free kick on the right side of the penalty area, and also showed Shunsuke Nakamura a yellow card.

    Compared with the excitement of the fans, the Chinese players seemed much calmer. Only Li Min negotiated with the referee for a few words. The foul just now was indeed outside the penalty area, but the place where Sun Chenghai fell was inside the penalty area.  Although showing a yellow card seems a bit soft, it still makes sense.

    Now the Chinese players cannot afford to waste time on seeking benefits. It is important to seize the time and launch a few more attacks to get the score back.

    Both central defenders, General Fan and Li Wei, ran into the Japanese team's penalty area. They both headed the ball well, and headers are the weakness of the Japanese team.

    The Japanese team also returned to defense and implemented a tight defense in the penalty area. There was not much time left in the game. The victory and the championship trophy were right in front of them. They could not make any mistakes at this time.

    General Fan, Li Wei, Zhang Yulin several tall players of the Chinese team who are excellent headers are surrounded by one or two players. The free kick obtained by the Chinese team was on the right side of the penalty area, and there was no possibility of a direct shot.  Big, so the Japanese team defended the Chinese team's header

    ;.Although the two best players in France, General Fan and Ma Tian, ??also have records of direct free kicks, they are better at frontal volleys and are not good at free kicks from such angles

    =.Well, the chance of shooting directly is indeed very small. It seems that there is a better chance of hanging the ball into the penalty area and letting General Fan and others compete for the top.

    Dong, General Fan, Zhang Yulin, and Li Wei were all in the Japanese team's penalty area. Wu Jiying also rushed into the opponent's penalty area. Only Li Gang and Sun Chenghai were dragged back, while Ma Tianze was at the front of the penalty area. He quickly swept these players away with his eyes.  Everything is seen in his eyes, and he has already made a calculation in his heart.

    The referee blew the whistle that allowed the penalty to be taken, and the players from both sides immediately began to scramble for favorable terrain in the Japanese team's penalty area. Everyone wanted to try their best to force the opponent away and grab a good position

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    They jumped into the air, and Nie Fei did choose to cross, but he did not pass the ball into the penalty area. Instead, he made a half-high ball and accurately passed the ball to the top of the penalty area!

    Just now, the players of the Chinese team in the Japanese team's penalty area collectively pressed forward, leading the Japanese team's defensive players to rush to the small penalty area. The area at the top of the penalty area became a veritable vacuum area!

    Ma Tian ran up from behind, and Nie Fei's pass landed at the perfect spot. When he ran closer, it just dropped. Ma Tian raised his left foot and used all his strength to hit the ball hard!

    The ball flew high into the sky, and after reaching a certain height, it flew straight forward with a "swish" sound!

    The ball jumped over the heads of the players on both sides in the penalty area, and quickly entered the goal between the crossbar and the goal post under the gaze of all the fans!

    World wave!  Ma Tian's long shot in the 86th minute once again brought both sides back to the same starting line!  It was Nie Fei who assisted him!  A wonderful free kick!

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 390 The Three-Minute Miracle

    Chapter 390 The three-minute miracle

    "Nie Fei kicked ah, he did not pass the ball, but passed the ball to the edge of the penalty area! Ma Tian stepped in and shot! Beautiful! Beautiful! A world wave from an absolute blind spot! Three to three draws! The Chinese team came from the death  Struggling online!" Huang Taixian's roar was transmitted to the ears of millions of fans through radio waves: "This is Ma Tian's third goal in this Asian Cup I believe this is also the 31st goal of this year.  The most important goal in his thirteen-year football career! Ma Tian looked very excited after scoring! It's natural that this goal has all the elements to become a classic! One pass, one shot, simple!  These two actions already include Nie Fei's unparalleled imagination and Ma Tian's powerful long-range shooting skills! Wonderful goals, critical moments, important effects - isn't this a classic shot?  Ma Tian¡¯s celebration¡­¡±

    On the court, Ma Tian yelled after scoring a goal, pointed at Nie Fei and ran towards him. After getting close, the two jumped up at the same time, bumped their chests like basketball players, and then looked up to the sky.  There was a roar!

    They are sweating, they are passionate!  They received crazy shouts from the fans in the stands, the kind of shouts that came purely from the heart and were filled with joy!

    Other players also rushed over, surrounded the two of them and shouted without emotion. General Fan waved his fists, then turned to the stands and waved his hands upwards vigorously, shouting loudly: "Come on louder! Victory!"  It belongs to us!¡±

    The response to him was a huge roar.

    The celebration lasted for two minutes before it ended under the intervention of the referee. The Chinese players ran back to their own half. At this time, Milu stood up, walked to the sidelines, and blew a loud whistle.

    The Chinese players all looked at him. Milu raised his palms forward, and then made a forward push towards the Japanese team's half.

    His meaning is obvious - keep pressing forward.  Keep up the pressure!

    Lin Cheng¡¯s shout also rang nearby: ¡°Continue to press forward! Keep an eye on each one to see how good their skills are!¡±

    It is better to chase the poor bandits with the remaining brave men!

    The desperate counterattack was successful. The morale of the Chinese team was the highest since the beginning. However, the momentum of the Japanese team inevitably weakened because it could not withstand the counterattack of the Chinese team. There was not much time left before the end of the game. Milu  He did not intend to give Troussier any chance to adjust, and worked hard to resolve the battle in the remaining time!

    If the Japanese team is allowed to take a breather, it will take longer for them to have the technical advantage.  It will be more beneficial.

    It's very simple. The Chinese team has been using countermeasures such as full-court pressing to offset the technical advantages of the Japanese team. Such tactics are extremely physically demanding. Although the Chinese team does not have the fatigue of traveling, they are naturally in possession of physical fitness.  Advantages, but it cannot make up for such consumption.

    Now the physical fitness of the Chinese team has reached a very dangerous edge. Although players like Li Gang and General Fan who are famous for their physical fitness are okay, the physical fitness of other players is no longer able to support them.  However, under the stimulation of having just equalized the score, it was still possible to finish the rest of the game with strong physical fitness and fighting spirit.

    Although the Japanese team also consumed a lot of energy, they had an advantage in possession of the ball and their consumption was obviously less than that of the Chinese team. Although it seems that there is no difference now, this gap will be more obvious after entering overtime.  .  So no matter what, we must strive to score another goal in the remaining time of the game. Even if we cannot score, we must use pressure to make the opponent consume more energy in order to gain physical strength in the possible overtime.  balance.

    So the game just started again.  As soon as the Japanese team returned the ball to their own half, they saw the Chinese players rushing into the Japanese team's half like fierce tigers who had been holding back their meat for three years and starting to press!

    The Japanese forwards get the ball, they force the forwards and pass it back to the midfielder, they force the midfielder and pass it back to the defender.  They forced the defenders - every one of them was full of energy as if they had taken the wrong medicine, and it was not just a few people coming up to press, but the entire formation moved forward. Wherever the Japanese team retreated, they pushed wherever the Japanese team retreated. They were well-organized and forced.  The technically excellent Japanese team didn't even have any space to pass the ball, so they could only pass back step by step to avoid the opponent's interception.

    The ball fell to the feet of sweeper Matsuda Naoki, and he looked up.  He had already seen Zhang Yulin rushing in front of him like a hungry wolf.  In front of him, every Japanese player he could see was being stared at by players from the Chinese team.

    He did not dare to pass Zhang Yulin - it is absolutely taboo for a defender to attempt to pass the opponent's forward in front of his own penalty area.  And the return pass is not very good either. If the force fails to control the opponent in the middle,It was too late to regret it if it was intercepted on the way. He had no choice but to move the ball to the side, avoid Zhang Yulin's foot, and then drive the ball far away with his big foot.

    Matsuda Naoki¡¯s kick was really powerful. As expected, it hit a non-dangerous place¡ªinside the Chinese team¡¯s penalty area. Jiang Hai attacked and easily got the ball.

    After getting the ball, Jiang Hai immediately handed the ball to Sun Chenghai. Sun Chenghai took the ball two steps forward and handed it to Li Min. Li Min passed it to Li Gang, and Li Gang made a through ball and passed it to Nie Fei in front.

    Nie Fei made a feint with his upper body while catching the ball. Mingbo Hao in front of him immediately tensed up his body to prepare for Nie Fei's possible rapid breakthrough. So far in the game, he had been frightened by Nie Fei's fake move.  Well, as he is not particularly good at defense, he is not sure that he can defend Nie Fei's breakthroughs every time. What he has to do is to slow down the opponent's progress and wait for Junichi Inamoto to form an encirclement with him.

    But Nie Fei did not break through. He turned his wrist and pushed with the arch of his foot, and the ball immediately flew to the right. Sun Chenghai, who had just brought the ball forward, had already reached the edge of the penalty area, and took the ball into the penalty area.  !

    Hao Dong and Zhang Yulin immediately entered the penalty area to receive the ball. After Nie Fei passed the pass, he also rushed into the Japanese team's penalty area and fired three arrows!

    Sun Chenghai, who entered the Japanese team's penalty area, dodged left and right under the entanglement of the opponent's defender - the Japanese team also tried their best. They knew they could only support it now, otherwise if they were forced to score another goal by the Chinese team, they would basically have no chance.  Chasing it back - Sun Chenghai used all his ball control and escape skills, which is not his strong point. After finally finding a gap, he immediately swept his legs and passed the ball sideways to the goal.

    Hao Dong and the others had been running back and forth in the penalty area for a long time. Hao Dong, who had just taken two steps back, immediately turned around and was about to chase the ball, but the ball had already passed in front of him, and Nie Fei in the middle had just ran past.  , the ball is about to fly past him

    He didn't even have time to turn around, he only had time to stop, but the ball had already rolled past him. At this moment, Nie Fei's right foot trailing behind quickly turned and touched the side of the ball.  The ball immediately changed direction and flew slowly towards the far corner of the goal. Kawaguchi Nouma, who had no time to think, immediately turned sideways and pounced sideways. His fully stretched arm was about to hit the slow ball

    But it was still a little bit short. The ball hit the goal post slowly, and then rolled into the goal even more slowly

    Four to three!

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± All the fans in the audience only had time to shout, and the huge sound wave gathered into a group, rolling across the stadium like a muffled thunder

    Eighty-nine minutes!

    Within three minutes, Chinese fans and Chinese players came from hell to heaven!

    Three minutes were a time that brought infinite pain to Chinese football in 2007. At that time, two "black three minutes" shattered the Chinese team's hope of entering the World Cup. But eleven years later, it has changed!

    Three minutes of red!  Three minutes of madness!  Three minutes of miracles!  Three minutes for the championship!

    Nie Fei stood there with his index fingers pointing to the sky!

    The Japanese team completely collapsed!

    The stoppage time was only three minutes, and the first minute of these three minutes passed amidst the crazy celebrations of the Chinese!

    Troussier put in two forwards in a desperate move, but the Japanese team, whose hearts had been completely shattered, failed to create even a single shot in the remaining time!

    After General Fan kicked the ball into the sky, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. As soon as the whistle hit the ground, the Chinese substitute players and coaches who had already gathered on the sidelines immediately called and rushed into the field.  The players on the field who were just about to collapse on the ground when they felt relieved lifted them up and threw them high into the sky!

    ¡­¡­

    The Chinese players celebrated in the locker room for half an hour. During this period, not a single Chinese fan left the field. They cheered and shouted to their heart's content.

    "We are the Asian champions! The first Asian Cup champion in the history of Chinese football!"

    "Bang!" Someone set off fireworks in the stands. I don't know how these fans brought these contrabands into the stadium at the entrance with strict security checks. The police around them just pretended not to see them. You know, Beijing is a  Whipping is prohibited, let alone in such a densely populated stadium.

    After nearly half an hour of lawless commotion, the excited Chinese fans and Chinese players gradually calmed down. The Chinese team players changed into new clothes and walked onto the court one by one to prepare for the next awards ceremony.

    The Japanese team members took away the silver medal dejectedly¡ª¡ª?Some people care about them. If they win the championship, maybe the Chinese fans will curse a few words, but now, as losers, their Chinese fans have even forgotten that such a team exists.

    The next step is the highlight. Xu Li wears gold medals for the Chinese players one by one with a smile on his face. When he wears the gold medals for Nie Fei, he hugs him, which leads to another round of fierce applause from the stands.

    As captain General Fan raised the trophy above his head, the atmosphere of the entire stadium reached its climax!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 391 If you are...

    From July 12th to July 29th, seventeen days, twenty-six games, the twelfth Asian Cup, and also the first Asian Cup held in China (to be precise, it should be the second time,  In 1956, the first Asian Cup was successfully held in Hong Kong.

    In these twenty-six games, the average attendance per game was 41,000 people, which is a quite scary number. The AFC is quite satisfied with this. Through this Asian Cup, the influence of Asian football  A lot has been added, and the Chinese Football Association is also quite satisfied. The national team has won honors. At the same time, the Chinese Football Association has also received a considerable amount of income from organizing events, and the income from each venue is also not bad. In any case, it can be regarded as  Everyone is happy.

    The Chinese team won the championship with six wins in six games, scoring 20 goals and conceding six goals. This also shows how terrifying the offensive capabilities of the Japanese team are. The Chinese team, which has the best defense, only scored a total of just 10 goals in the first five games.  Three goals were conceded, and three goals were conceded in the finals - Japan was runner-up, South Korea and Saudi Arabia were ranked third and fourth. Taking advantage of the fact that the game was held in East Asia, the top three teams in East Asia took over the top three, gradually turning Asia around.  The pattern of football.

    You know, in the past thirty years, in East Asian football, except for the Korean team, the other two top teams of China and Japan have never entered the World Cup. East Asian teams are also at a disadvantage in the Asian Cup. Except for the Korean team in the first and second editions,  In addition to winning two championships and the Japanese team reaching the top in 1992, other West Asian teams and the Israeli team, which is now under the jurisdiction of UEFA, won it. With the 1998 World Cup, the top three East Asian teams entered the World Cup at the same time, and this time the top three East Asian teams won it.  The top three in the Asian Cup seems to indicate that the pattern of Asian football will gradually tilt towards East Asia

    +: Score a goal.  One assist was enough for him to win the highest personal honor in Asia, while Hao Dong tied with Li Dongguo as the top scorer with six goals, and Jiang Hai was awarded the best goalkeeper.

    There are four members of the Chinese team selected for the best team, namely forward Hao Dong, midfielder Nie Fei, defender captain Fan General and goalkeeper Jiang Hai. They are truly the biggest winners of this Asian Cup.

    For Chinese football, this Asian Cup is perfect and flawless - the national team has won honors, the players have won championship titles and generous rewards, the Chinese Football Association has gained income and lofty prestige and achievements, and each host competition area has received awards.  income.  Fans gain satisfaction and pride

    The only regret may be that at the celebration party after the Asian Cup, Chairman Xu suffered a heart attack due to excessive excitement. However, there were many people present at the time. After taking first aid measures and being sent to the hospital immediately, Xu's condition stabilized.  He already had heart disease, and this attack was accidental and not too serious.  Just pay attention to rest and maintenance at ordinary times.

    Pei Wei was very worried after hearing the news. He arrived in time to save Xu in 1996, but he was unable to cure Xu's disease. Heart disease is difficult to cure and can only be delayed and prevented. In the past few years,  Xu Di has always been in good health, so he doesn't pay much attention to this matter. This time Xu's illness sounded a wake-up call for him - Xu is still a patient!

    He called Xu several times, but Xu was still so heroic.  He ignored Pei Wei's advice that he should work less.

    "I'm lucky to get it, but I'm going to lose my life. There's nothing to worry about." He said to Pei Wei with a smile, as if he was discussing an unrelated matter: "I can live as many years as God lets me live."  . There is no way to fight for land. Don¡¯t worry, I still have a few more years to live and I haven¡¯t found a successor yet!¡±

    "Let Wan Junsheng do the usual things. His ability is not weak." Pei Wei said: "If you ask me, his ability in league organization and other aspects is definitely better than yours. This person is a master of internal affairs.  A good player just let Zhang Long do the dealings with the AFC. He is also very good at diplomacy. You can just take command from the center! Don't make yourself so tired, or I will really use my power to oust you.  ! Otherwise, I will deprive you of your power and make you a sinner!" Pei Wei had no choice but to threaten Xu like this.

    After hearing this, Xu laughed loudly: "Pei Wei, I believe you have this ability But you don't have to say it, now is the time for the work of the Chinese Football Association to get on the right track. After everyone gets used to it, I will  It can be a lot easier. It's not possible now. It will take at least three years to make achievements and set a benchmark for those who come after It's not possible now. If I come down now, Lao Wan's character will be soft and I won't be able to do it.  Zhang Long is the one who manages such a big thing and has no overall view. The others are just doing practical things Now, I can't leave yet. "

    Pei Wei was silent. He knew what Xu said was true. Although the position of chairman of the Football Association was prestigious, it did not bring much practical benefits.

    ¡°Now the Football Association is at the same level as the General Administration of Sports, but there is at least two levels between the director of the Football Association chairman and the bureau director. It is difficult to climb up, and the one-sidedness of the Football Association¡¯s work restricts the difficulty of developing into other departments,¡± he said.Okay, this is a thankless position.

    Of course, it is easy to make money in this position. The fees charged by the Football Association every year are astronomical figures. The annual broadcast fees from CCTV alone exceed 100 million, and each club¡¯s home court costs 24 yuan.  The fee for the billboard must be paid to the Football Association for eight yuan, and the luxury tax must be paid for bonuses-this is almost 100 million. However, Xu insists on not having a hand in the broadcast fees. The advertising shares and luxury taxes obtained from various clubs are  All of it was spent on the student league and the women's football team. Xu was such an incorruptible character that he would not get any benefits in terms of "profit".

    "He will neither have much "power" nor gain any "profit". What Xu has gained is probably "fame".

    But in this increasingly utilitarian era, how many people only care about fame?

    Pei Wei thought to himself that he could not do it. Although he had done many practical and good things for Chinese football, that was based on the fact that he had no worries about food and drink and had no interest in power - if Pei Wei did not have such a huge wealth  , I am afraid he will still consider himself first and then consider how to revitalize Chinese football.

    Xu is not a person who clings to power. Now he is not letting go, just because this power cannot be released yet.

    The influential old people in the Football Association have almost left. The only "Mesozoic" people who came in around the same time as Xu are Xu, Wan Junsheng and Zhang Long. Xu is the chairman, and the other two are responsible for league organization and external diplomacy.  It was already too busy. Although the subsequent group of people included young people who were born in majors, they had no problem doing specific tasks, but not focusing on the overall situation. If you want to sit in the position of the head of the family, you don't need knowledge and genius.

    Three years later, with the maturity of the league mechanism and the establishment of professional thinking within the Football Association, Xu can feel more relaxed - but can Xu still support it for three years?

    People with heart disease may be able to live peacefully for many years, and may never wake up after a sleep - it just depends on when the Lord of Hell is interested in taking you in.

    "I said I don't agree with you" Pei Wei sighed and said, "Then you must agree to this next thing! I will ask two high-level personal nurses to be by your side to check your body every day and take your medicine on time -  ¨DDon¡¯t refuse! This is a gift from a friend! I don¡¯t want to lose a friend like you! You know my current net worth. It¡¯s nothing to pay for two personal nurses. It doesn¡¯t require money from the Football Association or you personally.  Pay for it, got it?¡±

    Pei Wei's categorical tone warmed Xu's heart - he knew that Pei Wei really didn't need to ask him for anything. Although Pei Wei's Yunjia Tianyu Club was under the jurisdiction of the Football Association, Pei Wei's own power was already far away.  The number exceeds that of the Football Association, and there is no need to please him to gain any benefits.

    What is a friend? This is a friend. Only those who have no interest entanglements can become true friends, not to mention that Xu and Pei Wei are still close friends!

    "Okay, I'll do it." Xu agreed without any further shirk: "But you're not looking for two young and beautiful nurses for me, are you? My wife is very jealous."

    "Bah!" Pei Wei laughed: "A big and thick male nurse and a 'flowery' female nurse - want to have sex? There is no way! I don't want my sister-in-law to come to the door."

    "You want me to be in a bad mood every day? At least I have to be able to tolerate it, right?" Xu complained half-heartedly.

    "How can that be possible?" Pei Wei refused: "It is said that couples will have the 'seven-year itch' after seven years of marriage - you and your sister-in-law must have been married for more than seven years, right? Xu Nuo is already fifteen years old  It¡¯s been more than seven years! If there is any scandal, I will be guilty! Besides, if you and your sister-in-law are not together for a long time, what if some little devil takes advantage of it? "

    "My my God! You look down on my firm stance so much?" Xu couldn't laugh or cry, and simply scolded: "Get out of here, you kid! If you keep talking, I won't let you hire someone for me!"

    "The chairman is the chairman. He actually threatened me with this. Why am I so mean?" Pei Wei muttered.

    Just when he was about to hang up the phone, Xu suddenly said: "Pei Wei, if you were in the Football Association I can rest now."

    After saying this, Xu immediately hung up the phone.  Pei Wei held the phone and was speechless.

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 392 Trouble caused by barbecue

    Chapter 392: Trouble caused by barbecue

    Will I be the chairman of the Football Association?  Pei Wei, who was in his bedroom, repeated the sentence, and then suddenly laughed.

    What a joke!  Why should I be the chairman if I don¡¯t even hold a public office?  Besides, with my current net worth, is it necessary to be the chairman of the Football Association?

    With his current wealth and status, he can act without looking at anyone's eyes. If he becomes the chairman of the Football Association, and people from the General Administration of Sports are suppressing him, there will be a lot of trouble waiting for him.  Life expectancy will be shortened by several years!

    ¡°Butit¡¯s not that difficult if I really want to be the chairman of the Football Association.

    Although he has no public office, he is a deputy to the National People's Congress and a member of the Yunjia Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference. Although he is only an official, in terms of rank, he may not be lower than the chairman of the Football Association. When he takes office, he will only be regarded as an equal.  Just a transfer.

    Coupled with the power of the Su family in the political and military circles, I, the son-in-law of the Su family, can still do it if he wants to be the top leader of an unimportant department. Besides, his reputation in the Chinese football community is quite high now.  Gao, no worse than anyone else.

    But, is that what you want?

    Pei Wei shook his head vigorously, trying to get this idea out of his mind.

    "Su Mei!" He shouted loudly. Nie Fei and the others were about to end the national team's celebration. He promised to treat them to dinner, but he couldn't keep his promise.

    "Here you come, what's wrong?" Su Mei walked into the bedroom wearing a bathrobe and wiping her hair: "Why are you calling me?"

    Pei Wei was half lying on the bed, smiling and patting the bed next to him: "Come, sit down."

    "What are you doing?" Su Mei glanced at him charmingly and sat down obediently.

    "Have you contacted Xiaofei and Haizi?" Pei Wei asked with a smile: "They should be finishing their celebration party soon, right?"

    Su Mei was a little disappointed: "That's what you're asking I've already been contacted. They will be here soon, including Dayang. Except for Dayang who is here for vacation, the other three will attend the September Festival."  During the Olympics, this is a good time to train with the first team and maintain their condition.¡±

    "This is a good thing. By the way, let these big stars give guidance to the young guys who have just joined the team, so that the young guys can learn more" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Let them train with the first team for free.  Do you want to bring something out?"

    "You are really a capitalist." Su Mei tapped Pei Wei's forehead with her index finger: "Everything must be squeezed out to squeeze out enough profits As Ma Dashen said, every pore is bleeding and dirty.  ¡±

    Pei Wei greedily smelled the scent of Su Mei.  There was a faint fragrance on her body just after she got out of the bath. Pei Wei liked to smell this fragrance very much and never got tired of it. When he heard Su Mei's words, Pei Wei laughed, stood up and began to untie his clothes.

    Su Mei screamed and rolled to the other end of the bed: "Youwhat do you want to do? It's broad daylight now!"

    "What are you doing?" Pei Wei chuckled: "Didn't you say there is blood and dirty things on me? Let me show you"

    "Ah" Su Mei pretended to be scared, wrapped herself in a quilt and kept trembling.  It looks very much like Little Red Riding Hood under the big bad wolf's mouth.

    "Hehehehe" Pei Wei stepped forward step by step: "Little sister, don't be afraidUncle will take you to see goldfish"

    While fans were still immersed in the joy of winning the Asian Cup, League A once again reignited the war. However, the Football Association¡¯s arrangement of three rounds of league games between two important competitions seemed to be quite a mistake, and the fans¡¯ excitement was also limited.  .  They were already excited enough in the Asian Cup, but now it is a period of aesthetic fatigue, and their interest in League A has obviously weakened a lot.

    This phenomenon can be directly felt from the attendance rate of the twentieth round of the league, according to statistics.  The average attendance for the seven league games in this round has dropped sharply to more than 28,000, which is nearly 10,000 less than the average attendance in the first stage of the league!

    But the Football Association is helpless. There are too many competitions this year, and they are all very important. Time must be squeezed out to allow the national team and the Olympic team to get sufficient preparation time. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. If you do not have it during this period,  If the league is scheduled to be postponed until November, attendance may be further affected.

    The attendance rate is cold (actually not too cold. The average attendance rate of nearly 30,000 people is already very good, but it is much colder than the first stage), and the results of these seven games are also surprisingly cold.

    Three of the top four teams encountered Waterloo in this round. Dalian Dongfang unexpectedly lost to Tianjin Fanxing 1-2 at home. Yu Genwei¡¯s two wonderful goals allowed Wan Peng to score.In vain, top-ranked Shandong Hualong also lost 2-0 away to Jilin Yanbian, the second-to-last player in the league. The only thing that made them happy was that Yunjia Tianyu also lost.  They lost 1-2 at home to fifth-ranked Shanghai Shenhua.  It continued the poor record against the Shanghai team after entering Class A.

    The only one among the top four who won was the original third-place Liaoning team. They relied on Romario's two goals to defeat the Yunnan team 2-1 at home.  With 39 points, he surpassed Yunjia Tianyu and jumped into second place.

    "This loss is really unjust However, our team's forwards are still a bit poor in seizing opportunities." After watching the game in the stands, Nie Fei shook his head and said to Pei Wei.

    "Indeed." Hao Dong nodded in agreement: "In this game, we controlled the ball five percentage points longer than Shanghai, and we took two more shots than our opponents. We definitely have a lot of opportunities However, Qu Le's  The boy is not in good condition today. If Adelaide was here, brother Weah would not be so alone. "

    "In addition Chen Wei is too inexperienced. The second goal conceded could have been avoided. At that time, Zhu Guosheng had already controlled the landing point of the ball. He only needed to stay in front of the goal. As a result, he struck blindly and failed to hit the ball.  Far away, let Petkovic hit an empty goalotherwise we could at least get a point." Sun Chenghai said.

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly and nodded. Before this game, Adelaide was unable to play due to a bad stomach. Weah's performance was not bad and he created several opportunities.  He also scored a goal through a goal-attack, but another forward Qu Le missed two excellent opportunities. Yunjia Tianyu's overall performance was not bad, but the opponent's opportunity was seized.  But he failed to seize the opportunity - the gap is here.

    "Ade, this kid, actually likes to go out to the streets to eat unclean food! It's not like he doesn't have money." Pei Wei said angrily: "As a result, he ate low-quality mutton skewers and almost became dehydrated. If it weren't for his father,  If Bello finds out early, then we will have a player in the team who is forced to retire because of diarrhea! God, I tremble all over thinking about this"

    "Haha!" Nie Fei and the others laughed, and Nie Fei said with a smile: "There's nothing we can do about it. It's normal for Brazilians to like eating barbecue. What's more, for a teenage boy, how can it be possible that he doesn't like meat?  I have to blame you, the boss, for forcing him not to eat Brazilian barbecue. He also told Uncle Ribeiro and Aunt Rosilda not to cook barbecue for him at home If it were me, I would go out to the street.  "

    Pei Wei glared at Nie Fei: "I'm doing this for his own good Brazilian barbecue is delicious, but eating it will only increase fat! It will only add extra burden to his running He is growing in body now, which is exactly  At the critical moment, if you become fat now, it will be difficult to lose weight in the future! Can you imagine a fat man weighing more than 200 pounds walking like flying on the football field? "

    Nie Fei, Hao Dong, Sun Chenghai and Yang Tian simultaneously simulated in their minds the scene of a sumo wrestler playing football on a green field.  Then the four of them shuddered at the same time and stopped talking in horror.

    "Also, do you know how many mutton skewers he ate? Eighty mutton skewers! Even if they haven't gone bad, they can make a good person sick, let alone the ones that have gone bad. If he doesn't kill him, he'll be lucky!" Pei Wei was angry.  said.

    "Let's go see Wright." Yang Tian suggested with a smile: "He must be lonely in the ward alone."

    "Boss - 5555 I was wrong, I will never eat barbecue again please forgive me"

    Adriano, whose face was already somewhat disfigured, burst into tears as soon as he saw Pei Wei walking into his ward. He knew that he had caused quite a big trouble this time, and violated the boss's rules by running out to the street to eat mutton skewers.  , as a result, he had diarrhea and was unable to walk, and also caused the team to suffer huge losses. Head coach Mourinho could only temporarily adjust the lineup and lose the game - the boss wouldn't fire him in anger, right?

    "You" Pei Wei sighed and sat down beside Adriano's bed.  Nie Fei and others stood behind him, but they all pursed their lips to hold back laughter. Adriano looked so cute now: "Let me tell you something good I know you are holding it in very hard,  It doesn't matter if you eat a little occasionally, but if you eat too much, why don't you pay attention to hygiene? The body is your own. "

    "I know you are doing it for my own good." Adriano said sincerely: "I haven't eaten eitherbut I saw it when I was shopping that day, and I couldn't help itAt first I planned to only eat ten skewers. But the more I eat, the more I eat  The more you eat, the more you want to eat"

    Pei Wei shook his head: "I was also wrong. I shouldn't have pushed you too harshly. After all, you are still a child It doesn't matter if you eat it occasionally. In fact, Yourcenar's nutritional package specially customized for you also contains meat. How can you  I will be so greedy for meat.?  "

    As soon as these words were said, the four people behind them, Nie Fei and Nie Fei, curled their lips at the same time - they had eaten Yourcenar's nutritious meal - it was so unpalatable!  It would be damning if Adriano could satisfy his craving just by eating this.

    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll tell your parents that we¡¯ll cook Brazilian barbecue for you every week, but the portion won¡¯t be too big¡±

    As soon as Pei Wei said this, Adriano's face immediately changed: "Don't!"

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 393 Squeezing

    As soon as Deliano shouted, the other five people in the ward immediately

    Isn¡¯t it just because you are greedy for meat that you are like this?  Why did the boss agree to let you eat a small amount but then disagreed?  It's really strange.

    Pei Wei thought Adriano thought he was teasing him: "What I said is true, Wright, it doesn't matter if you eat a small amount. I don't think Yourcenar would be so impersonal" At this point,  The four people behind him pouted their lips at the same time.

    "What I said is true." Adriano said with a painful look on his face: "I feel sick these days when I think about kebabsI think I will never eat this stuff again, ever."

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment. Nie Fei and the others behind him had already laughed loudly. Pei Wei shook his head with a smile. He didn't expect that this time he would eat up Ade. It's no wonder that eighty skewers of mutton skewers are not a  It¡¯s a small amount and it¡¯s normal to be injured.

    "Okay, you have a good rest, the team still needs you." Pei Wei suppressed his laughter and patted Adriano on the shoulder: "We won't disturb your rest and let your parents take good care of you.  Eat more light food for a while to adjust your stomach I don't want to see a skinny Adriano. ".

    :.|Get ready to say goodbye.

    When Pei Wei was about to walk out of the ward door, he suddenly heard Adriano say behind him: "I'm sorry, boss."

    Pei Wei waved his hand back: "It doesn't matter if I'm sorry, the most important thing is that you have to be worthy of yourself Don't forget, the body is your own, and the ball is played for you Take care of yourself."

    Walk out of the hospital door.  Pei Wei sighed on the steps.

    He asked the doctor just now. Adriano is no longer in serious trouble, but his vitality has been consumed too much, and he must go through a long period of rest before he can return to a state where he can play the game - that is to say, at least for the first time.  It is impossible for him to play in the remaining two games of the second stage. He can only play in the third stage of the game after the Olympics.

    Logically speaking, with Yunjia Tianyu's configuration of five forwards, it is not a big deal to lose one Adriano. Unfortunately, although Weah can play, there is one less forward who can partner with him. Originally, Qu Le was  The third forward on the team.  However, judging from the last game, his condition has dropped a lot after not playing during this period. Wen Da is a typical center forward with a goal-scoring ability. Sun Bing is too young, although  He has excellent physical fitness and outstanding potential, but he may not be able to play any role in such a formal league.

    You must know that the level of League A is quite high now.  It can definitely be regarded as Asia's first-class league, and Yunjia Tianyu's next opponent is not easy to deal with - Shuzhong Tianfu is one of Yunjia Tianyu's most troublesome opponents in the A-A league. It entered the A-A league in 1996 with any  The team has never been at a disadvantage in terms of record. Even the old hegemon Dalian Dongfang and the new player Shandong Liaoning Yunjia Tianyu in recent years are not afraid. However, when facing these two teams, they win less and lose more. One is Shanghai  Shenhua, the other one is Shuzhong Tianfu.

    Facing these two teams, Yunjia Tianyu seems to have never had the upper hand in two contests in a season.  The best thing is to have one win, one loss and a tie or both games, which was not done even in the most glorious two years when Yunjia Tianyu won two consecutive championships.

    In this year¡¯s first round of games, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Shuzhong Tianfu 3-2 in an away game. This is a rare away game for Yunjia Tianyu to win against Sichuan. In terms of fate.  It seems that Yunjia Tianyu is going to lose this game at home.

    People who play football are a bit superstitious, even Pei Wei is no exception, especially before this game, Yunjia Tianyu lost to Shanghai - in the first cycle, they also beat Shanghai 4-3 away from home, and the result was back.  At the home venue, they still failed to break the curse of not having an advantage over Shanghai throughout the year. This is so similar to playing Sichuan in this game!

    There are many teams that want to win and are capable of winning this season. As the defending champion, Shandong Hualong has a stable lineup as their biggest advantage. The newly introduced Stoichkov has quickly become the core of their frontcourt offense.  The work Santraci has done cannot be ignored. Being at the top of the points list is the best reward for them. The Liaoning team took some detours at the beginning.  But now he has begun to catch up. Romario's state is terrifying. He has scored 18 goals in 20 league rounds. As long as he continues to maintain this state, this year's Golden Ball and Golden Boot will probably fall.  In his pocket, the revamped Dalian team has been lacking in stamina recently, but no one can underestimate their foundation. Although Shanghai is still ranked fifth after defeating Yunjia Tianyu in the last round, it is still far behind Shandong in points.  There are only seven points left. If Yunjia Tianyu wants to regain the lost championship, it is very important to seize a favorable position before the start of the third stage.

    &nbsp; There are two games left in the second stage

    It was a home game against Sichuan in the 21st round and an away game against Yunnan in the 22nd round. Although Pei Wei felt that the Yunnan team was not bad in strength, their results were not very good. They only scored fifteen points in the 20th round.  Ranked 12th, but they are still very effective at home.

    A goalkeeper and a forward, this is where Yunjia Tianyu has a headache now. Goalkeeper Chen Wei's performance after recuperation this year is only satisfactory, and he rarely makes wonderful saves. He occasionally faints on the court and causes unnecessary goals. In fact, he used to  The performance was pretty good when playing Armor B in Cyan Coral, but once it reached the higher level of Armor A, it immediately showed its lack of strength.

    A good goalkeeper definitely does not come out casually. It must be cultivated through hard training and countless games. Except for a few geniuses, generally speaking, goalkeepers have to achieve results after the age of 25. Now  Mourinho can only make do with Chen Wei, but it is a matter of forward

    Just when Pei Wei was worried, Nie Fei comforted him and said: "Boss, don't be so discouraged. Our team's strength is definitely top-notch in the league, but the running-in is still not enough. Even if we don't win the championship this season, there will be another one next time."  Season."

    "Yeah, I think Sun Bing is quite good. He has excellent physical fitness and good shooting awareness. He can definitely be a semi-main player." Dong suddenly said next to him.

    Pei Wei stopped and looked at Hao Dong with a half-smile. Hao Dong was a little embarrassed by his look and subconsciously took a step back: "Old boss, what do you want me to do?"

    "It's nothing." Pei Wei smiled like a fox that saw a chicken: "Dongzi, I see you admire that little guy But it's also true that he is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 79 kilograms.  The speed is 11.7 seconds per meter, the acceleration is fast at 30 meters, and the shooting feeling in front of the goal is good Isn't this a replica of your power forward What do you think, are you interested in giving this little guy some advice? "

    Dongda sighed: "Boss, do you still need to speak? This little guy is very polite, although he is very proud. But I have nothing to teach him. His skills are already very good.  What is needed now is game time and experience, but you can¡¯t teach this.¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded: "I will suggest it to Mourinho, but you have been training with our team these days, eating what we have and using what we have, shouldn't you pay something?"

    The four of them sighed silently and spread their hands at the same time. The meaning was very clear - you can kill as much as you want, boss, you have already spoken, and you will go through fire and water.

    "You, teach Sun Bing how to send the ball into the opponent's goal on the court." Pei Wei pointed at Hao Dong, then pointed at Yang Tian: "You, teach Qu Le and Wen Da, let them know  The responsibility of being a centeris also yours." Pei Wei continued to point to Sun Chenghai: "Teach those full-backs, that kid from Wujiang has too much money to pour out. You can do more demonstrations. As for you"

    Pei Wei pointed at Nie Fei for the last time, but he was in trouble. Nie Fei really had nothing to teach him.  It's not that he's not good enough, it's that there isn't a player in the current Yunjia Tianyu team who has similar technical characteristics to him!.

    =.Who?  Just tell me your name and I'll teach you!

    "If it doesn't work, you can teach Zheng Zhi. At the same time, you can also learn his defense. It will be good for you." Pei Wei thought for a long time and said helplessly

    It would be a bit embarrassing to learn defense. Zheng Zhi is three years younger than me, and I have to learn defense from him. In front of a group of juniors, it is embarrassing

    "Don't think I'm trying to harm you. The development trend of world football is that players' skills must become more and more comprehensive. Don't think that just because you are the core of the offense, you don't need to do any defensive work. In today's football world, there are fewer and fewer masters.  There is no room for survival. Only masters who can do practical things and are willing to defend can exert greater power You really don't need to defend in Perugia, but are you willing to stay there until you retire? You always have to go to a wealthy club?  , and if you want to gain a foothold in a wealthy club, it¡¯s not a bad thing to learn some defensive skills, do you understand?¡±

    "Understood." Fei Wei agreed in a hurry. He knew that what Pei Wei said was right, especially after the past two years in Serie A. It is difficult for a pure offensive player to survive in Serie A.  Going down, you have to know that even Baggio sometimes participates in defense.

    "Okay, you are all Yunjia Tianyu's old ministers, it's no big deal to help me" Pei Wei looked at the four stars with satisfaction, and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart - being able to squeeze these players like this  Of the four stars, I¡¯m probably the only one in China, right?

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 394 Three teams tied

    As a boss, we can really make use of everything.  "After it was over, Sun Chenghai smiled and complained: "Our holiday this year is really wasted.  "

    "Originally we only have a few days of vacation this summer, so it would be better if we didn't rest at all." Dong rubbed his shoulders and said, "Who wants us to have a heavy workload in the competition - July 29th to September 13th?  There is only less than a month and a half left in the middle, and there is still 20 days of training in advance, and there is only about 20 days of rest in the middle. What can I do with this little time? Why not just follow the team's training to adjust my body and help?  It¡¯s okay for the boss to do some work.¡±

    "The most embarrassing thing is me!" Nie Fei said angrily: "Follow Zheng Zhixue to defend - those little guys haven't laughed at me yet, and the others in Wujiang are laughing at me desperately! How embarrassing."

    "Then I'm not the most innocent?" Yang Tian said with a smile: "Originally, nothing happened to me. I won't participate in the Asian Cup and Olympic Games. But my boss called me and asked me to come back to China for a reunion. I thought there was something good going on.  , it turned out that the man who pulled me was a capitalist, what a capitalist.¡±

    "Even if he is a capitalist, he is also a good capitalist. At least he likes to do things that are beneficial to everyone. I think we all have personal experience of this." Hao Dong laughed: "For example, ours  Transfers, like this oneit's also a pleasure to teach these talented young people."

    After a pause, Hao Dong continued: "In addition to playing football well, I only have two wishes left. First, to return to Yunjia Tianyu and retire, and second, to be a coach or something after retirement - the boss.  There are several football schools opened. Then I would like to become the principal of one of them. These days, I am really interested in teaching young people.¡±

    "Isn't it? Brother Hao, it's not necessary to start thinking about retirement so early, right?" Sun Chenghai said with some surprise. For him, who is twenty-three years old, retirement seems to be an extremely distant thing.

    "Is it very early?" Hao Dong glanced at him: "You are thirty-one years old, and you are still a forward. You can't play for a few days I used to be the main force in the national team, but you have no achievements to speak of in the club. Thank you Pei  In general, he spent so much money to bring me in, let me realize my dream of winning the league championship, and also sent me abroad Now that I have entered the World Cup, won the league championship, and moved abroad, I have no regrets.  In the future, I can teach young players, or even become a manager in the club, and I will win it in this life Do you think so?".

    :|Lao Jianghai has so many feelings. What they are thinking about now is how to create more brilliance and leave their names in the history of Chinese football.

    After a while, Sun Chenghai comforted Hao Dong with a smile: "Brother Hao, I think your physical condition is better than ours. What's wrong with being thirty-one? It's the golden age! This Olympics. Do we want to win the championship?  You are really not good at it! You know, there is really no forward who is better than you. I think even if you want to quit, you won¡¯t agree to it!¡±

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    Pei Wei naturally didn¡¯t know the content of Hao Dong¡¯s conversation, let alone his own appearance.  In the future, there will be one less "Xun" in Chinese football, but one more "Principal Hao". Now he is concerned about the next two league games, especially the home game against Sichuan Tianfu.

    We lost the last game, and we definitely can¡¯t afford to lose this one. Not only the club knows this, but even the fans know this. The Yunjia Fengyun Stadium was full again in this round of the league, with more than 60,000 fans pouring into the stadium.  , Yunjia Fengyun Stadium was full for the fourth time this season.

    Mourinho has been under a lot of pressure recently. He knows that although the team is currently ranked high.  But it was not very good. Although Pei Wei said that he would not put any pressure on him and let him carry out his own reforms - in fact, he did so.  But even if the boss doesn't put pressure on him, the pressure from the fans is still huge.

    Mourinho, who has always been an assistant coach, finally began to face the pressure of being a head coach. He finally understood why even a strong-willed coach like Van Gaal would lose his temper or make stupid moves under pressure.  ¨DThe job of a football head coach is really not something that ordinary people can do.

    ¡°However, with Mourinho¡¯s increasingly frustrated character, if he gives in under this pressure or makes errors in judgment, then he will definitely not become the world¡¯s highest-paid football coach in the future.

    Not to mention that he is only under pressure from fans. Players and clubs support him, and it is even less likely that he will behave under excessive pressure.

    In the home game against Sichuan Tianfu, Yunjia Tianyuhe

    ?Audu broke out under pressure and they played their best game since the beginning of the season!

    &nbsp; Mourinho arranged such a lineup for this game, goalkeeper Chen Wei, four defenders from right to left are Hu Junli, Zhu Guosheng, Tang Yong and Wu Jiang, midfielder Zhang Yiming and Deco, right midfielder Zheng  In addition, the left midfielder Grosso and the double forward are partnered by Weah and young player Sun Bing. Weah is at the forefront and plays as a forward forward, while Sun Bing, who is only 17 years old, is responsible for contacting the midfield.  Heavy responsibility!

    Everyone thought Mourinho had made a mistake again. Transferring Zheng Zhi, who is good at playing in the middle, to the wing to play as a wing midfielder was considered a huge mistake, and using Sun Bing as the second forward was even more criticized by everyone.  "Experts" ridiculed that in their opinion, in the absence of Adriano, he can only use Qule to play center, and then use Weah's speed and skills to connect the midfield and frontcourt. Putting Weah at the front is undoubtedly a waste of him.  speed and back-up ability.

    However, what happened only twenty minutes after the game started gave these "experts" a hard slap in the face. Weah, who was in the center position, was like a fish in water, scoring twice in the first twenty minutes!

    In the sixth minute, Yunjia Tianyu intercepted the ball in the middle and counterattacked. Deco passed a very penetrating through ball. Weah relied on his speed and strong body to quickly get in and form a single shot, facing the goalkeeper.  Break the goal and open the scoring!

    The cheers of the Yunjia fans were not over yet. Fourteen minutes later, Zheng Zhi stepped in from the right and lobbed the ball into the penalty area. Weah headed the long shot before the goalkeeper struck, and the ball hit the net for the second time!

    Two to zero, Yunjia Tianyu had a fantastic start!

    After Weah came to Yunjia Tianyu, his general position was to play as the second forward, supporting Adriano behind, helping Adriano score goals and connecting Yunjia Tianyu's offense, because Yunjia Tianyu now lacks a real striker.  He is an attacking midfielder, so since the beginning of this season, Weah is not as prosperous as the other three superstars, and he has not scored too many goals.

    This makes everyone forget that Weah was originally a center, a world-class center with extremely high scoring ability!

    Weah, who played the center position for the first time this season, immediately showed his terrifying scoring ability. In these two goals, his speed, strength, impact and feeling in front of the goal were fully demonstrated -  This is the strength of a truly world-class center!

    Of course, this is also related to Sichuan Tianfu's lack of preparation for Weah's forward movement - the lion took a nap for too long, so long that others forgot that although the lion was old, it still had sharp claws.

    Before the end of the first half, Weah cleverly responded after receiving a pass from Grosso in the penalty area. Sun Bing moved forward and passed an opponent's defender and calmly fired the ball. The ball hit the net three times!

    Three to zero!  The young Sun Bing used his performance to shatter other people's suspicions about him before the game. A wonderful goal almost completely sealed Yunjia Tianyu's victory!

    No one expected that facing the old enemy Shuzhong Tianfu, Yunjia Tianyu, who had lost the previous game, could adjust his state so quickly and give his opponent a hearty blow. If nothing else, Yunjia Tianyu  The record of not having an advantage in the Sichuan League's single-season record since entering Class A is about to be rewritten!

    In the second half, Yunjia Tianyu slowed down the pace of the attack and still relied on the counterattacks of the two forwards and two wingers to contain the opponent's attack. In the 78th minute, Grosso shot from the corner of the penalty area after breaking through from the left.  With a shot that seemed to be passed and shot, the ball flew from the goalkeeper's head into the dead center of the goal. Four to zero, Yunjia Tianyu won a complete victory!

    After the end of this round, Yunjia Tianyu was happy that Shandong Hualong actually lost again. They lost to Tianjin Stars 0-2 in the away game. The Tianjin team gave full play to their performance in these two rounds. There were no international players in the team.  With the advantage of good rest, they defeated the two strong teams of Dalian and Shandong in a row, while the Liaoning team was also tied one to one by Wuhan in the away game. Yunjia Tianyu tied Liaoning in points, and the gap between Shandong and Shandong was only two points.

    In the next round of the 22nd round, Yunjia Tianyu once again relied on two goals from Weah and Sun Bing to defeat Yunnan 2-1. Shandong was tied with Beijing at home. In the three games, they had one draw and two losses and only won one goal.  With one point, the points were overtaken by Yunjia Tianyu. Liaoning also defeated Qingdao 2-1 at home. Before the start of the Olympics, a strange situation appeared in the league standings. Shandong, Yunjia, and Liaoning had the same points.  Tied for first place with forty-two points!

    Behind them are Shanghai with 39 points, Dalian with 37 points, and Chongqing with 36 points. There is only a six-point gap between first and sixth place, and there are still four points left before the end of the league.  There are several rounds of games, including Shandong vs. Shanghai, Liaoning vs. Chongqing, and Shandong vs. Liaoning. Who will win the 2000 league championship, especially

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    For Chinese fans, the three games scheduled between the Asian Cup and the Olympic Games can only be regarded as an interlude. Think about it, who would have such a good appetite to eat a meal of radish and pickles between the two big meals?  The excitement of the league is now enough to attract fans. The joining of several superstars this season and the comparable strength of several teams have stimulated the football market. The average attendance has only dropped by about 5,000 people, which is considered good.  .

    However, this year¡¯s average market is basically supported by the top six and traditional strong teams such as Sichuan and Beijing. Needless to say, Yunjia, Dalian, Shanghai and Shandong, Liaoning¡¯s attraction has greatly increased due to Romario.  Chongqing also played very well this year, and several rookies in the team have attracted attention from all sides. Sichuan's ball market has always been among the top in the country. Although the Beijing team did not play well this year, their background is enough  They attract more fans to watch the game.

    Among other teams, Wuhan and Tianjin are examples of small-capacity operations, and their fans are very loyal. However, the situation of the two newly promoted teams is not very good. After being popular for a while, the football market gradually declined due to poor results.  The average attendance of these two teams is less than 20,000, and they are the bottom teams in National A.

    This year's Class A has a characteristic. There are many strong teams, but the weak teams are in bad luck. The bottom four, Jilin, Yunnan, Qingdao and Xiamen, have only 16, 15, 15 and 13 points respectively, and are ranked 10th.  The gap between Tianjin has reached 11 points. If nothing else happens, the relegated teams will be among these four teams.

    After the A-A entered its seventh year, huge polarization began to appear - the strong teams also took the lead in echelon training after their excellent results in the beginning, and the weak teams could only pick up the slack of the strong teams and train in the echelon.  As they started relatively late, they could not immediately benefit from this, and could only obtain players from strong teams through transfers.  And these players are often eliminated from strong teams, so naturally they cannot pose any threat to strong teams.

    However, as long as they persist for a few more years and wait until the echelon training begins to bear fruit, they will not be so passive. At least they will be closer to those strong teams from the starting point. At that time, the league will truly begin to embark on a virtuous cycle.  when.

    After the second phase of the league, Milu announced the final roster of 18 players for the Olympic Games in Beijing. The three overage players are goalkeeper Jiang Hai, center back General Fan and forward Hao Dong.  The other fifteen players are goalkeeper Cheng Dong, defenders Sun Chenghai, Li Wei, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Zheng Zhi, midfielders Nie Fei, Li Gang, Zhang Xiaorui, Sui Liang, Zhao Junzhe, Tao Wei, and forwards Zhang Yulin, Li Jinyu and Wan Peng.

    The Olympic team will gather in Haigeng, Kunming on August 25th. After ten days of training, they will fly to Sydney to adapt to the venue, and then prepare to participate in the competition on September 13th.

    In this trip to the Olympic Games, the Chinese Olympic team was divided into Group B.  The opponents in the group include Spain in Europe, Chile in South America and Morocco in Africa.

    When this group came out, the Chinese media immediately started analysis. In Pei Wei's view, these reporters still failed to get rid of the old habit of speaking based on impressions. They believed that the biggest opponent in the group was Spain, and the Chinese Olympic team was going to  What they did was to preserve their strength in the first game against Spain, and then go all out to deal with Chile and Morocco. One newspaper even announced that in this group, scoring four points would definitely make it possible.  Qualifying - God knows how they calculated this number.

    It¡¯s easy to underestimate Morocco.  After all, in the World Youth Championship three years ago, the Chinese Youth Team broke into the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship on the corpse of Morocco, and in recent years, Morocco has not heard of any outstanding players, but China has produced several  For a player who plays in Europe, there should be no problem with the ebb and flow.  But against the other two opponents, Spain and Chile, the Chinese team had no advantage at all.

    Although superstars such as Raul did not participate as over-age players in the Spanish team, looking at their roster will tell you how many future first-class players they have in the team - Puyol, Xavi, Gabri from Barcelona, ??Valencia  Angulo, Albelda and others will all be influential figures in La Liga in the future. All players are professional players from La Liga. This alone gives them an advantage. Although Chile is not well-known, they have  However, they eliminated Argentina in the South American qualifiers before entering the Olympics. Their team has the most famous star of this Olympics, "Ivan the Terrible" Zamorano from Inter Milan.  David Pizarro plays for Udinese in the midfield. God knows how the media regarded Chile as a weak team.

    In short, the Chinese Olympic team wants to qualify this time.  There is a chance, but you need to work hard. It is definitely not like some media said, you only need to win Chile and Morocco to qualify. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this sentence. The problem is, you can win if you want.  Next?

    This expeditionThe Chinese delegation at the Olympic Games basically held their breath and prepared to show off their talents in the Olympic Games¡ª¡ªfor no other reason, this Olympic Games was originally very exciting.

    It was held in China, but for some reasons China lost the opportunity to host it. Although China is now intensively bidding to host the 2008 Games, and there is a high chance that the bid will be successful, this does not give Chinese athletes a sigh of relief.  .

    For such a grand event, Pei Wei would not miss it. As early as when the tickets started to go on sale, he had booked tickets for all the competitions he was interested in, including football. What he was waiting for was to prepare for the Olympics after the start of the Olympics.  Su Mei went to the scene together to feast their eyes.

    However, things in the world are often unpredictable - finally waiting until September, Pei Wei was preparing to fly to Australia with Su Mei, but an unexpected incident made it difficult for him to make the trip - and there was no chance for him to lose his temper!

    Su Mei is pregnant!

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    "I'm so stupid, really." Pei Wei called Xu to complain like Xianglin's wife: "I thought I could go to see it after buying all the tickets. Who knew I should have taken contraceptive measures early Su Mei actually  She is pregnant at this time. How can I leave her and go to Australia to watch the game?  It¡¯s very difficult. This news makes me happy and sad at the same time.¡±

    "You can also watch it on TV." Xu smiled and comforted him: "Although it's a pity to miss it, your child is more important Also, I warn you, don't reveal such thoughts in front of Su Mei  ! Giving birth is a big hurdle for a woman. Su Mei is not young anymore, so she must pay more attention, especially not to let the mood of pregnant women fluctuate in any way! If anything happens to my godson, I will be the first to blame you.  account!"

    "Okay, Lao Xu, you still can't believe me on this? I'm just complaining to you, otherwise I will get sick" Pei Wei said with a sad face: "Of course I am happy that Su Mei is pregnant, you  Why don¡¯t you postpone the Olympics for one year? If it happens to be held in 2001, people will die.¡±

    "They won't postpone the Olympics for a year just to take care of whether you can watch the games live, right? You're talking nonsense again." Xu said unhappily: "Take good care of your wife, this period of time is the most important.  , you must be careful.¡±

    "Don't worry, Su Mei's family is more nervous than me. As soon as the news got out, a ten-member medical team was sent over, all of them are the best doctors. My task now is to accompany Su Mei and make her happy."

    Pei Wei hung up the phone and felt a little better. He just lit up a cigarette and immediately pinched it out in a hurry - he couldn't smoke now. For Pei Wei, he would not care about anything that might have even a little impact on his child's future.  Won't do it.

    However, Su Mei has been pregnant for more than two months. Unexpectedly, neither she nor Su Mei knew it. She has been busy recently, and Su Mei has a big personality. She hasn't had her period for two months and doesn't feel anything is wrong.  I only discovered this fact during a routine examination a few days ago. When the doctor called me to inform me, I was not mentally prepared at all. It took half an hour to accept this fact.

    Pei Wei rubbed his face, put on a smile and walked into the bedroom. Su Mei, who was half lying on the bed reading a book, raised her head and gave him a gentle smile.

    Seeing Su Mei¡¯s smiling face, Pei Wei suddenly felt that all his resentment had disappeared, and a sacred feeling surged through his body - I am going to be a father!  In another seven months - maybe even before that - a child with all of his own bloodline will be born and his bloodline will continue on the earth!

    "What were the results of the examination just now?" Pei Wei smiled and sat down by the bed and asked.

    "It's okay." Su Mei nodded lazily: "The examination results said that the fetal position is normal, but it is still young and there is nothing visible."

    "Honey, I'm a little worried." Pei Wei said worriedly: "Didn't you say you can't have that in the first three months? We did it a month ago, will it have any impact?"

    "I don't know." Su Mei frowned: "But the doctor didn't say there was any problem, I think it shouldn't be a problem."

    Pei Wei then nodded reassuringly: "Listen to the doctor, yes, haha." He leaned his head over and said, "Wife, let me listen to see if there is any sound."

    "How can anyone listen so early?" Su Mei said this, and moved her body with a sweet look on her face. Pei Wei carefully put his ear on Su Mei's belly. Unfortunately, after listening for a long time, he still couldn't hear it.  What.

    "There's nothing." Pei Wei said disappointedly.

    "Not so fast.  Su Mei said with a smile, then calmed down and asked softly: "You must be very disappointed, right?"  "

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    When Su Mei asked this, Pei Wei was stunned for a moment and asked back: "Disappointed?"

    "You can't go to watch the Olympics live." Su Mei said with a smile: "Don't think I don't know. You've been sighing for no reason these days. Isn't that why?"

    "Haha, you are so smart" Pei Wei smiled awkwardly after being told what was on his mind: "It's really a pity, but it's not a big deal. Can you watch it differently on TV? It's just that I don't feel that way.  That's all If I abandon you, mother and son, for my own feelings, am I still a human being? Don't worry, I will always be by your side."

    "Actually, you don't need to stay with me all the time. There is no shortage of people around me now. There are more than a dozen nurses and doctors around me. Are you still afraid that something will happen to me? It's not like you have nothing to do. Even if you don't go to Australia  , You still have to take care of the club stuff, right? Just talk to me every day when you have time."

    Hearing what Su Mei said, Pei Wei looked at Su Mei in surprise. Su Mei thought she had something on her face: "Why are you looking at me like this? Is my face dirty?"

    "It's different" Pei Wei said with an incredulous expression: "Will having a child change a person's personality drastically? Su Mei, you really look like a good wife and mother now"

    "Go to hell!" Before Pei Wei finished speaking, Su Mei grabbed the pillow on the bed and hit Pei Wei on the head.

    All joking aside, but now Pei Wei really doesn¡¯t need to spend too much time at home. Regarding Su Mei¡¯s pregnancy, the Su family is even more nervous than Pei Wei. As early as the day after Pei Wei called to announce the good news, the Su family  The whole family flocked to Yunjia City, including the old man who said he had not left the military compound for more than ten years. He also came with a cane.  At that time, a whole team of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists and nurses were transferred to Su Mei, and they were arranged to live in Pei Wei's house. Anyway, Pei Wei's house was large and there were more than a dozen empty rooms. There was no need to live with these people.  problem, and Pei Wei¡¯s mother-in-law also decided to stay here to take care of her daughter. This mother-in-law is not a wealthy lady who can¡¯t do anything. She is a typical good wife and mother who came out at that time. It is said that all the living arrangements of the Su family are like this  It was arranged by the mother-in-law, and she came to Pei Wei's house.  Everyone in the Su family was confused, because the old man only ate food cooked by his wife, so he moved here too, so Pei Wei and Su Mei's cozy little home has now become the Su family's base camp, and it is very lively all day long.

    Pei Wei can rest assured. With so many people at home now, nothing can happen to Su Mei.  So he is still going to work as usual, waiting for the Olympic Games to start - for what?  Of course I will watch the game with the old man!

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    The club has already gone on holiday. The players have had a month's rest, and the staff have also taken leave to rest. Only the young players from each echelon are left in the club - the amount of natural training has been reduced a lot.  After all, they also need to rest.

    Xiao Zhao had happily gone to Australia with the ticket that originally belonged to Pei Wei - Pei Wei couldn't go, but the ticket couldn't be wasted, so Pei Wei simply gave it to Xiao Zhao. As soon as he got the ticket,  .  He turned around and bought the ordinary ticket he had bought before at a high price to someone else, just in time to earn some money for the air ticket. He then took his girlfriend into the place where there were a lot of kangaroos, leaving Pei Wei alone.  People hang out in clubs.

    ????????? There should be nothing going on at the club during this period.  In fact, this is indeed the case, but Pei Wei has another thing to be busy with. This matter is not the club's matter, but it has a lot to do with the club, and that is about Nie Fei's club next season.

    But Pei Wei doesn¡¯t want Nie Fei to continue to stay in Perugia, if Nie Fei¡¯s strength is only worthy of Perugia.  Then it doesn't matter if he stays. Anyway, Pei Wei doesn't care about the money, but now Fei is the absolute main force and core of the midfield in Perugia. It is impossible for Perugia to be unable to make further progress in strength and retain outstanding players.  Give Nie Fei an environment to create results, and Nie Fei's ability cannot increase much even though his strength is already higher than that of his teammates - without the pressure of competition, people will naturally not make progress. In fact, Nie Fei is  Last season's performance was no longer as eye-catching as the first season. What he needs now is a higher level of competition, so no matter from which aspect, Pei Wei hopes that Nie Fei can move to another stronger team.  Go to a more competitive team.

    Of course, this kind of

    It¡¯s not easy to find, and Nie Fei¡¯s strength is far from enough to easily occupy a position in a wealthy club, so this team can¡¯t be too strong, but it can¡¯t be too bad either. In this regard, Jiang Hao, Fei¡¯s agent, believes that,  The initial target should be set on a few teams in Serie A that can often participate in the UEFA Cup.

    However, Pei Wei¡¯s opinion was different. His opinion was to goSerie A giant Roma!

    "You're crazy!" Jiang Hao didn't care that Pei Wei was his boss and jumped up: "Going to Rome? Yes, it is indeed possible. Rome recently asked about Nie Fei's current situation and expressed his interest in flying.  ¡­But what will happen after you go there, have you considered it?¡±

    Pei Wei was not angry, he just smiled and threw a piece of chewing gum into his mouth: "Tell me your opinion, don't get excited, it can be discussed."

    "Roma is recruiting now and has introduced the famous coach Capello. You must be aware of this coach. He has never been used to using so-called technical geniuses. Back then, Baggio had no chance to play under him.  Second, Roma has Totti, one of the best attacking midfielders in Italy and even the world. He is a purely local leader of Roma. As long as he is not injured or sick, his main position cannot be shaken. Players who play the same position as him  Under what circumstances can Nie Fei be the main player? If he is just a substitute in Roma, then he might as well stay in Perugia, where he can at least play. Thirdly, Roma is now preparing to acquire Fiorentina's legendary Argentinian striker Batty.  Stutta, with Sensi's financial resources, how much extra transfer fee can he spend to buy Nie Fei? Fei still has two years left on his contract. If the price is less than a high enough to impress Gao Qi, it will not work.  , This will only make the transfer more complicated!¡±

    "The three points you mentioned are very reasonable, so now, please listen to my opinion."

    Pei Wei chewed gum and said slowly: "First, it's true that Capello is not used to using technical players, but Nie Fei is not purely technical. He has speed, breakthrough ability, and passing ability.  , Such players are welcome under any coach. Although Capello is stubborn, he is not a stupid coach. It is impossible for him to fail to see this. Second, Totti is indeed the best in the world.  A first-class attacking midfielder, but he is more of a traditional Italian number 9 and a half, a shadow forward. His position does not overlap with Nie Fei's, and Nie Fei can also play as a wide midfielder, right midfielder and organizational midfielder.  He can find his own position in every position. Such a player may not be the main player, but he will definitely play less times. And under the pressure of a world superstar like Totti, his progress will definitely be greater than in Perugia.  Fast, I believe in his adaptability. Third, Sensi is indeed stingy, but Roma has not won the championship for many years. This year he invited Capello and poached Batistuta just to win the league championship, so  The investment this year will definitely not be small. If nothing else, it is still possible to spend 10 million to buy Nie Fei. Is 10 million enough to impress Gao Qi? How to make Senxi willingly spend this 10 million?  It depends on your skill, and of course Nie Fei's performance in the Olympics. This year's Serie A was postponed to October due to the Olympics (a real event), which gives you enough time to bargain with the other party."

    Jiang Hao fell into deep thought. He originally thought that the three items he proposed were enough, but Pei Wei pointed out the advantages to Nie Fei one by one. While he was still thinking, Pei Wei continued to speak: "And  Nie Fei¡¯s trip to Rome has several great benefits.¡±

    "What's the benefit?" Jiang Hao raised his head and asked subconsciously.

    "First, Roma is different from teams such as Perugia and Udinese. It has always been a truly traditional giant in Serie A. Roma is the capital of Italy and has a wide fan base and popularity. Joining such a team  , it is very beneficial to increase Nie Fei's own reputation. The second point is that as I said just now, only by adapting to the atmosphere of a wealthy family like Rome can he gain a foothold in a larger wealthy family in the future - Nie Fei needs this kind of temperament now.  Third, I think Roma is very likely to win the Serie A championship next season. If Nie Fei can play a big role in this process, it will have immeasurable benefits for his future development - the Serie A championship  Titles are valuable everywhere, and having a Chinese player win the Serie A championship will also be immeasurable in improving the international image of Chinese football as a whole!¡±

    "Okay, boss, you win." Jiang Hao thought for a long time and spread his hands: "What you said makes sense I will start negotiations with Rome next Of course, after they contact me first.  "

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder: "Yes, we have to calm down now I believe the facts will let Senxi know that Nie Fei will be very important to Rome."

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 397 Six points is not safe

    During these days, Pei Wei had a relatively leisurely life. At 7 a.m., because getting up early is good for the health of pregnant women, he walked with Su Mei in the yard for half an hour. Proper walking is good for the health of pregnant women.  The legs will not become thicker, and it will also be good for future natural childbirth - breakfast is eaten after a walk and chat. Of course, Su Mei¡¯s breakfast is listed separately. After breakfast, she can also play Tai Chi with the Su family¡¯s old man when she is free.  , I went directly to the club if I didn¡¯t have time - after arriving at the club, I had a phone call with Jiang Hao, who was already in Europe, as well as Wang Sa and Li Qiang who assisted Jiang Hao, to inquire about the progress of Nie Fei¡¯s transfer - and then went to inspect the various echelons.  Training situation, go home at 12 noon - have lunch with Su Mei, Mr. Su, and Su's mother, then take a one-hour nap - pregnant women need to rest - continue to the club at 2 noon to remotely control the transfer situation in Europe  , when I have time, I go to the gym to sweat. In the afternoon, when I get home, the whole family has dinner together. After dinner, I accompany Su Mei to the Yunwu Lake for a walk for more than half an hour. After returning home, I go to bed at nine o'clock.  ¡ª¡ªGo to bed early and get up early for good health.

    After only ten days like this, Su Mei and Pei Wei both started to gain weight - Su Mei being fat is naturally a good thing. Only when pregnant women are in good health can they provide more nutrition to the fetus - Pei Wei was a little dissatisfied. If he gets fatter again,  If this goes on, then the three high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia that scare all middle-aged and elderly men may appear in themselves.

    European transfers are not going so smoothly. Roma is quite interested in Nie Fei. After all, Nie Fei has been performing very well in the Serie A for the past two years, scoring nearly ten goals every year.  A double-double with ten assists is an absolute hard indicator, and his characteristics also interest the new head coach Capello.  As Pei Wei said, no one would want an attacker who can play attacking midfielder and right midfielder with excellent skills, fast speed and good physical strength. With such a player, even if he is playing as a substitute, he can make a difference.  There are many options for coaches.

    However, Gao Qi initially insisted that Nie Fei was not for sale. In fact, no one believed the credibility of this statement - in the European football transfer market, the meaning of "not for sale" often means "after the bid reaches a certain level."  "A product that must be sold", and Sensi was not willing to spend so much money for a substitute, so the stalemate continued

    ||Play well.  Be good, that's all.

    Pei Wei is not in a hurry. He believes that Nie Fei will perform better in the Olympics. Milu has customized a set of tactics around Nie Fei for the Chinese team based on Nie Fei's characteristics. Pei Wei has a hunch that in this Olympics,  Nie Fei will definitely shine in the next Olympic Games.  Thus began his journey to stardom.

    With the opening of the Olympic Games, Pei Wei goes to bed earlier every day - because the time difference in Sydney is two hours earlier than Beijing, in order not to miss the game, Pei Wei goes to bed two hours earlier every day and takes time to watch the Olympic Games  the match of.

    Pei Wei watched most of the games with Mr. Su. Su Mei could only stay in the room obediently. For fear of disturbing Su Mei, Pei Wei and Mr. Su hid in a room farthest from Su Mei's bedroom.  place, and the sound insulation effect of Pei Wei's house is very good.  No matter how loud the noise is, it will not have any impact on Su Mei.

    The Olympic Games officially starts on September 15th, but football and other sports competitions have already started on the 13th. The first game of the Chinese Olympic team is to face the Spanish team, the strongest opponent in the group.

    The Olympic team played very hard in this game. The Spanish Olympic team, which is full of famous players, has heavyweight players on all three lines.  Puyol in the backcourt, Albelda and Xavi in ??the midfield, and forward Jose Mari are all stars who have already made a mark in the European arena. Goalkeeper Casillas is a super goalkeeper who won the European Champions Cup at the age of eighteen.  , facing such a powerful opponent, the Chinese Olympic team relied on its tenacious fighting spirit and strength to not be inferior to the European team's central axis - Jiang Hai, General Fan, Fei and Hao Dong fought with the opponent, and there were some bitter battles.  There have been hearty counterattacks, and there have also been times when the Chinese fans cheered for joy - regardless of the result, this should be a game that Chinese fans are extremely excited about and will remember for a long time.

    Unfortunately, the inexperienced Chinese team still lost the game - after being led twice by Gabri's single and Xavi's direct free kick.  The Chinese Olympic team relied on Hao Dong's diving header in the penalty area and Li Jinyu's follow-up shot to equalize the score twice. Just when the Chinese Olympic team thought it would be possible to score a point, Angulo - the  The future number 10 of Valencia.  The forward who had not scored more than ten goals in a season suddenly took a long shot 27 meters away from the goal. The ball hit Li Wei and bounced into the goal. Jiang Hai was unable to react in time. Three to two, the Spanish team struggled.  Won the first game.

    Although they lost the game, the Chinese Olympic team¡¯s unsatisfactory performance in the Olympic Games

    ExpandThere were only four games, but after the game, the international football community had high expectations for the Chinese Olympic team.

    "Compared with the 'least enterprising team' last time, the Chinese Olympic team's style of play is obviously more bloody and offensive, although the tactics are still based on defensive counterattacks (this is in the face of  The best choice when the overall strength is stronger than their own), but they did not just hide in their own penalty area to defend, but used quick and concise counterattacks and a step-by-step overall attack to suppress their opponents. The star who plays for Perugia in Serie A  Although Nie Fei did not score in this game, he still won the title of the best player on the spot without any suspense. He instigated almost all the attacks of the Chinese Olympic team. He was the one who instigated the first goal and the second one.  It was his shot that caused Casillas to take away the ball, allowing No. 19 (Li Jinyu) to easily tip the ball into the goal. He was able to break the goal guarded by Real Madrid's main goalkeeper Casillas twice, which speaks for itself.  This team has an offensive ability that cannot be underestimated. Let us wait and see how long they can go in the next game.¡±

    This is the evaluation of the German "Kicker" magazine after the game. This evaluation is already quite high. This magazine with a long history has always been famous for its rigorous style. It is enough to prove that the Chinese Olympic team can be given such a high evaluation.  The Olympic team's outstanding performance in the game.

    But - if you lose, you lose. There is nothing to say. In another game, the Chilean team relied on the outstanding performance of "Ivan the Terrible" to defeat Morocco 4-1. Zamorano scored in the first game.  The trick showed his strength as the biggest player in this Olympics.

    After one round, Chile is first, Spain is second, China is third, and Morocco is fourth. For the Chinese Olympic team, which lost the first game, they can only get a chance to qualify by defeating the remaining two opponents.

    The only thing that is good for the Chinese Olympic team is that their opponent in the second game is Morocco, the weakest opponent in the group. Chile and Spain, who won in the first round, will have to fight. But at the same time, the disadvantage is that if they lose again  , then even if Chile and Spain draw, the Chinese team will lose any hope of advancing one round ahead of schedule.

    After the opening ceremony on the 15th, the Chinese Olympic team ushered in the second game.

    With their backs against the wall, the Chinese Olympic team once again played at a high level after the first game. First, General Fan scored a direct free kick on the penalty area line. The ball flew in a straight line like a cannonball and flew into the Moroccan gate.  , and then before the end of the first half, Zhao Junzhe's volley from outside the penalty area helped the Chinese Olympic team expand the score to 2-0.

    After the start of the second half, Nie Fei's beautiful personal breakthrough scored the third goal for the Chinese Olympic team - he has been waiting for this goal for a long time. Other teams in the Olympics will still notice that the Chinese Olympic team is the most famous  Nie Fei received the most care, which also allowed him to attract more opponents to defend himself and relax his defense of others. With this ball at the bottom, he can organize and instigate with more peace of mind.

    The Chinese Olympic team, which was leading 3-0, was in sight of victory. Milu immediately replaced Nie Fei with Zhang Xiaorui. Winning a game did not mean that he would qualify in the group. The opponent was already a little angry because of lagging behind, and his actions gradually became louder.  Now, Nie Fei, who has the most ball, is naturally their focus. Now Milu doesn't dare to let Nie Fei make any mistakes

    |.attacked, hoping to score a face-saving goal, and they did. Before the end, they relied on a sudden collaboration to tear apart the Chinese team's defense. The wide players broke into the penalty area and volleyed, breaking Jiang Hai.  Guarding fingers.

    The goal conceded at the last moment made Milu very angry. The goal conceded in the previous game was also conceded at this time. In his opinion, this was completely the result of the players being unable to concentrate on the final performance on the court - so although they won  After the game, Milu unexpectedly got angry in the locker room after the game and canceled the next day's rest.

    Milu's anger naturally had another reason - in another game, the Spanish team unexpectedly lost 1 to 3 at the feet of the Chilean team, and Zamorano proved his ability in another way -  None of the three goals were scored by him, but all of them were inseparable from his pulling and restraint. The Chilean team, which had won two consecutive games and had a five-goal difference, could basically claim to advance from the group.  The Chinese team fell into a relatively passive situation.

    In addition to beating Chile in the last game, they also need to get enough goal difference - although their goal difference is two more than Spain now, Spain's opponent is the weakest Morocco. I believe that by then  Sometimes they will attack desperately, not to mention that the Chinese team may not be able to win against Chile.  Six points is not necessarily safe.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 398 Against Chile

    Let's play against Chile Zamorano is a good opponent, but otherwise we will have no hope.  "

    Standing in front of the hotel room window, looking at the busy traffic downstairs, Nie Fei turned around and smiled and said to Sun Chenghai who was in the same room.

    "Aren't you nervous?" Sun Chenghai, who was sitting on the bed, looked at Nie Fei curiously and sighed after a while: "It seems that you are really not nervous Xiao Feizi, I have known you for five years.  After being teammates for two or three years, I have never seen you nervous before or during a game. Can you tell me when you feel nervous?¡±

    "Why are people nervous? The first is fear, and the second is importance." Nie Fei smiled: "I have no reason to be afraid of games, because I like games. As for importance, I value any game, no matter how important it is.  What does it matter if I lose the game? If I lose the game, why should I be nervous?¡±

    "High, it's really high." Sun Chenghai gave a thumbs up: "I'm so nervous. If I don't win tomorrow, I will definitely lose, not to mention that even if I win, I may not be able to qualify."

    "Remember what the boss said? On the court, do your best to win. When you try your best but still don't get the ideal result, smile lightly and say to yourself: 'I did my best, and I have a clear conscience.'  'This is the attitude you should have towards the game, towards honor, and even towards anything else."

    "Yes, the boss once said: 'Everything requires success, otherwise you will fail.' Let me tell you, our boss is really an amazing person. If it weren't for him, I might just be playing as a substitute in Dalian now.  Woolen cloth."

    "If it weren't for him, I might have stopped playing football a long time ago." Nie Fei said leisurely.

    "What a pity. The boss can't come to our game this time. Miss Su Mei is pregnant. We will have a little boss." Sun Chenghai said regretfully.

    "We should be happy. The boss is also forty years old, right? I read that if you don't have children at the age of forty, it will be very difficult to have one. Do you think it's okay for the boss to have such a big family fortune and not have an heir?  ?" Nie Fei said with a smile.

    Sun Chenghai gave Nie Fei a strange look: "Are you really so happy?".

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    Sun Chenghai laughed strangely: "The boss is a loner with no relatives Doesn't he share the same love as father and son with you? Have you never thought about this?"

    "Get the hell out of here!" Nie Fei was furious and immediately pulled Sun Chenghai up from the bed: "Who do you think I am?"

    Sun Chenghai waved his hands hurriedly: "It's my fault, I made the wrong joke You should also know that it won't be your turn no matter what. The boss has a wife.".

    ] "Ai, tell me, given the boss's temper, what would he do if he was not married and had no heirs?"

    The two of them glanced at each other.  They all said in unison: "Donate it to the countryhaha!"

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    "For this game, I don't have any extra requirements. Perform well and show what you learned during training on the court. That's it. It's that simple." Milu glanced at all the players lightly: "Football  The game is very simple, and being a player is even simpler - just play according to the tactics assigned by the head coach and play to the best of your ability. This is a player's responsibility! But today I want to add one more thing to you:  Keep your attention on the court from beginning to end! You know, the difference between a strong team and a pseudo-strong team is that the strong team can maintain a high level throughout the game, while the pseudo-strong team can only.  Maintain a high level for a certain period of time! The situation of losing points at the last minute of the first two games cannot be repeated. We only have three chances in the game. The first two mistakes cost us one point and two goals.  If you can concentrate a little more, then we only need to tie to qualify from the group - don't let 89 minutes of hard work go to waste because of a one-minute mistake!"

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    The path before the players is also very clear - first consider winning, and then consider how many wins - after all, the Chinese team is still two ahead of Spain in goal difference. As long as they win one goal, Spain must win three goals.  Only then can they surpass the Chinese team in terms of the number of goals scored - this is obviously more difficult than the Chinese team winning.

    Moreover, Spain often shows their psychological fragility in major competitions, that is, when they should go all out, they often do not perform as well as usual, but they perform better when they have lost hope - just like in the 1998 World Cup.  , losing to Nigeria in the first game has reached the edge of danger.  The result in the crucial second battle

    &nbspWe were exhausted, were tied by Paraguay, and then played a game at the highest level even though we had basically lost a small amount.  A 6-1 victory over the powerful Bulgaria - if they could play to the level of this game in every game, why would they be eliminated in the group stage!

    What is good for the Chinese team is that as long as Chile does not lose more than two goals, they will definitely be able to qualify as the first place in the group. In this game, they will definitely retain some strength. After all, after winning the first place in the group, they will be in the knockout round.  It is very likely that they will encounter the Nigeria team, which is second in Group A. Although Nigeria did not play well in the group stage, they are the defending champions after all, and the Chilean team will not dare to underestimate their opponents.

    After getting the opponent's playing list, Milu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It seems that the Chilean team is really planning to preserve its strength. Their number one star Zamorano did not play. You must know that although Zamorano is now  He is already old and no longer has the main position in Inter Milan, but after all, he is a super shooter who once scored more than 30 goals in a season in La Liga. He is the biggest star of this Olympic Games, and his outstanding performance in the first two games  His performance also proved that he is indeed the best forward in this Olympics. Now that such an opponent is not on the court, it will undoubtedly be of great help to the Chinese team.

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    For the Chinese team, this game has another meaning. Of the three Asian teams participating in the Olympics, Kuwait lost the first two games and was eliminated. However, the Japanese team played extremely well and won the two group games.  They defeated South Africa and Slovakia respectively in the game, and unexpectedly became the first team in Group C. In this round, they faced Brazil, which unexpectedly lost to South Africa in the second game. They can be regarded as easy to play.

    Of the three Asian teams, one has entered heaven, one has fallen into hell, and the remaining Chinese team is floating in mid-air - if they win, they go to heaven, if they lose, they go to hell, there is never an in-between.

    Everyone knows the importance of this game, so on the day of the game, more than 10,000 Chinese fans and local overseas Chinese flooded into the stadium, and there were countless Chinese fans in mainland China and around the world.  Cheer for the Chinese Olympic team in front of the TV!

    There are benefits to being a fan - they can celebrate holidays almost anytime they want - with the economic development of football, there are more and more heavyweight competitions, national teams, clubs, as long as you are a fan, you can enjoy the holidays every year  There are always several highlights that you have been looking forward to for a long time and are extremely exciting for you to watch, make you excited, excited, and make you cry - even if it is not a game, the transfer of a player can make countless fans excited.  There are cheers and angry scoldings. Football has such charm that it is well deserved to be called the world's number one sport.

    Pei Wei naturally gathered in front of the TV to watch the game, accompanying Mr. Su. Even Su Mei did not stay in her room, but came to watch the game - although pregnant women should not be excited, but now three  The three-month danger period has passed. It's no big deal for Su Mei, whose belly is already slightly bulging, to watch the game. You have to know that there are several nurses and doctors around, so she is not afraid of anything happening.

    And this game is very important. If Su Mei, who is also a fan, can resist watching it, she will be damned.

    Players from both sides came on the field. Milu sent out a 442 formation with three midfielders, goalkeeper Jiang Hai, defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang (Li Wei accumulated yellow cards and was unable to play), three midfielders Li Gang, Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe.  Midfielder Nie Fei, forwards Hao Dong and Li Jinyu

    u.Zhe is a midfielder who is good at attacking and defending, and the two full-backs have strong assist ability. The opponent's focus on marking Nie Fei will make the defense in other areas weak. Li Jinyu is good at grabbing points in front of the goal.  This strong attack formation is suitable for taking advantage of his strengths.

    After the game started, the Chilean team, which lacked Zamorano, lacked a point to get the ball offensively, so the ball was more concentrated at the feet of midfielder Pizarro. He and Nie Fei both played in Serie A.  Players, the two have played against each other quite a few times, and they know each other's characteristics relatively well, so at the beginning of the game, Zhao Junzhe pestered Pizarro to death, while Nie Fei was regarded as the Chilean midfielder with the strongest defensive ability, playing for  Contreras of Ligue 1 Monaco is keeping a close eye on him

    ;;Through Sui Liang's distribution of the ball in the middle and the continuous insertion and initiation of the two wingers, after entering the opponent's half, he did not force a breakthrough and pass from the bottom, but used everyone's involvement and breakthrough to make a pass for the inside of the penalty area.  Hao Dong and Li Jinyu created opportunities. This style of play gave the Chinese Olympic team an advantage at the beginning.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 399 One ahead?  not enough!

    However, it was just an advantage. The Chilean team was able to get the second qualifying spot among the strong teams, and even squeezed the Argentina team, which was full of famous players, out of the Olympic Games. It was not only their offense, but also their strength.  Defense - When facing the powerful Argentina in the final battle, they used tenacious defense to withstand countless attacks by Argentina, and finally relied on Navia to score a goal four minutes before the end of the game to defeat Argentina.

    Therefore, even if Zamorano did not play, they are still a strong team (Zamorano was not there during the Olympic South American preliminaries), although in this game the Chilean team had the idea of ??preserving their strength.  , but preserving strength does not necessarily mean giving up this game. You must know that there is still a possibility that they will not qualify.

    The Chinese Olympic team took the advantage after the opening, but could not smoothly turn the advantage into a victory - the Chilean team's airtight defense made the Chinese team's offense very difficult, and Milu's ranking formation appeared.  An obvious mistake. He originally sent Li Jinyu and Hao Dong to partner because they were both technical and could often perform pretty well together with the support of Nie Fei, but he forgot.  Under the intensive defense of the opponent, it is often difficult for this technical combination to find the rhythm they are used to. In fact, when facing such intense defense, a center like Zhang Yulin can produce quite good results.

    Forwards like Li Jinyu are not particularly good physically, not fast, and not strong in confrontation. His ability to gain a foothold in the Brazilian league is entirely due to his keen sense of smell in front of the goal. Such characteristics determine that he must  Only with strong and tacit support from the midfield can he play his greatest role. It is basically impossible to expect him to break through with the ball and complete the offense alone.

    There is no high point to respond to the cross from the two wings in the middle. It is basically difficult for Hao Dong and Li Jinyu to grab a shot under the close defense of the opponent.  And Fei was tightly defended by the opponent. Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang occasionally broke through from the side to create some opportunities, but they were quickly drowned in the opponent's crowd tactics. Zhao Junzhe was completely restrained by Pizarro, and Sui Liang's organization  Although his ability is not bad, facing this kind of intensive defense, he can only try more long-range shots that rely on luck. As for Li Gang - it is better not to count on his offense.

    With no other choice, the Chinese Olympic team could only hand the ball directly to the two forwards and use their personal abilities to create some opportunities. Fortunately, Hao Dong, his explosive power and dribbling ability made the opponent's defenders very afraid.  And Li Jinyu - his world is in the penalty area. The closer he is to the goal, the more powerful he can show. If he withdraws from the penalty area, his ability will be reduced by at least half.

    After seeing Li Jinyu withdraw from the penalty area to break through with the ball only to be intercepted by the opponent, Pei Wei helplessly shook his head next to the TV. The Qianlibao youth team is really interesting. Perhaps it is influenced by Brazil's admiration for individuality.  Influenced by the football culture.  Several well-known players have distinct characteristics and distinct shortcomings - Li Gang has excellent defensive steals, but his offensive ability is appalling. Li Jinyu is very comfortable in the penalty area and is quite a bit like the "Lone Wolf in the penalty area" Romario.  His demeanor is at an amateur level when outside the penalty area. Li Wei's defensive ability is excellent at the first moment, but he is very impetuous and can easily be passed by with fake moves.  Zhang Xiaorui has excellent skills and agility, but he is poor in defense - his advantages and disadvantages are as obvious as that of others, so it's no wonder that he doesn't have many successes.  Because they all returned to China at that time, and the domestic football coaches were almost paranoid about the so-called players with comprehensive abilities - requiring forwards to defend like defenders, requiring defenders to score like forwards, and midfielders  Being able to run all over the field to intercept opponents and also be able to make a spirited pass¡ª¡ªto put it simply, we hope that all players are a combination of Beckenbauer, Cruyff, Maradona, and Romario.  Body¡ª¡ªIs there such a player?

    Fortunately, the atmosphere of the domestic league has changed. The style that emphasizes technology and characteristics has allowed the Qianlibao players who have not returned to China to retain their characteristics to the greatest extent - how many players can truly achieve comprehensive skills?  There are no bad players, only coaches who use bad players.

    The opponent is like a spring. If you are weak, he will be strong - this is an irrefutable truth in football - when your offense cannot create enough pressure on the opponent, then it is the opponent's turn to show off.

    The Chinese team attacked for a while at the beginning, but failed to pose any threat to the opponent's goal.  After relaxing a little, the Chilean team immediately launched a counterattack and began to use offense to suppress the Chinese team's offense.  Navia, the main striker before Zamorano came, had two consecutive breakthroughs and shots from behind, which posed a great threat. If it weren't for the excellent defense of General Fan and Jiang Hai, the Chinese team might have lost the gate.

    Milu had to stand up and adjust the battle temporarily

    We can¡¯t go on like this. News has come from another venue that Moro is ahead of zero.??, this means that the Chinese team cannot expect to qualify with a draw, it must win!

    "Control the ball more in the midfield! Give the ball to Nie Fei more and let him organize the attack!" Even if Milu had a thousand tricks in his mind, he couldn't use them at this time. The game had only started twenty minutes, so it was impossible to pass  Substituting players to change tactics, there is no time for him to change the formation for the players - the fourth official is watching from the side, even if he is not warned, it is enough to warn the translator Lin Cheng, so he can only choose  The simplest way is to give the ball to the player with the best ball control and organizational skills in the team, and use his personal abilities to stabilize the team.

    Fortunately, the Chinese Olympic team is now accustomed to running the team with Nie Fei as the core, otherwise it will definitely cause chaos for a period of time - before the start of the game, Milu fully considered that the opponent would closely defend Nie Fei, and  The tactic of using Nie Fei in front as a cover to actually use the assists of the two full-backs and Sui Liang and Zhao Junzhe's intervention as the main offensive method was suddenly overturned.  If they are already very familiar with the method, they will definitely give the other party an opportunity to take advantage of it.

    Although the atmosphere of Chinese football is much better now than before, the habit of ranking based on seniority still exists in the national team. Nie Fei has never achieved such a high status in the national team before, but now he is in the Olympic team. In terms of fame,  No one is more suitable to be this core than Nie Fei. There are only three players who are older than Nie Fei. Among them, General Fan and Jiang Hai are both defensive players. It is impossible to serve as this core. The relationship between Hao Dong and Nie Fei is also  Quite good - this is why Milu chose an overage player each in the forward, defender and goalkeeper, but did not arrange one in the most important midfielder.

    When Nie Fei heard Lin Cheng's shouting from the sidelines, he knew that his role in this game had changed - from behind the scenes to the front, from a supporting role to the protagonist - which meant that he  You will be more tired and you will have more responsibilities.

    But he is used to taking responsibility like this - he was like this in Perugia, organizing the midfield, passing the ball to the route that is most suitable for the offensive players, and then deciding according to the actual situation whether to rush into the penalty area to prepare for a shot or to retreat.  At one point, the second wave of offense was organized. After adding such a point to get the ball in the midfield, the Chinese team's offense began to appear more layered and put more pressure on the opponent. The rest of the first half  Within a short period of time, he created several good scoring opportunities in a row, but failed to score a goal due to the united defense of the opponent's defender.

    During the halftime break, Milu appropriately adjusted the lineup. Zhang Yulin came on, replacing Li Jinyu, Zhang Xiaorui came on, replacing Zhao Junzhe, and Pizarro was replaced by Sui Liang to defend. This increased the number of offensive points in the midfield to two.  The presence of Zhang Yulin in the penalty area made the passes from the two wings more threatening in the penalty area, and the Chinese team's offense was completely activated.

    In the 67th minute, the Chinese team's unremitting attack finally paid off. Nie Fei passed the ball in the middle, Wu Jiang broke through from the left and passed the ball. Zhang Yulin's header in the middle hit the opponent's defender and bounced out of the baseline. China Olympics  When Nie Fei took the team's corner kick, the Chilean defender rushed to push it out, but Li Gang pushed the ball down in front of the penalty area. General Fan, who inserted himself into the opponent's penalty area to assist, received the pass and cleverly passed it diagonally to the left penalty area.  Wu Jiang in the corner, Wu Jiang pretended to break through to the baseline, but cleverly took the ball back. After taking two horizontal steps, he shot with his left foot before the opponent's defender came up to block it!

    The ball drew an extremely obvious downward arc in the air and penetrated into the blind spot in the upper right corner of the goal!

    One to zero!  Wu Jiang's wonderful shot gave the Chinese team a golden goal and a hard-won lead!

    When the players of the Chinese team celebrated wildly on the field, the members of the Chinese coaching staff couldn't laugh - on another field, the Spanish team also scored their second goal of the game!

    Now the Chinese team has scored six goals and conceded four in three games, while the Spanish team has scored six goals and conceded five. As long as the Spanish team scores one more, then they can count on one more goal if the goal difference is the same.  The advantage squeezed out the Chinese team and entered the quarterfinals!

    If the Chinese team wants to be safe, it must score another goal - then at least it will tie the Chilean team in terms of goal difference and number of goals. In the head-to-head confrontation, the Chinese team won the Chilean team (provided that the Chinese team  If you win this game 2-0), you can suppress the Chilean team and completely get a ticket to enter the quarterfinals.  But can the Chilean team easily make the Chinese team do what they want?

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 400 The End

    Obviously, the Chileans are not willing to let the Chinese team win two goals.

    It doesn¡¯t matter if you lose one goal. It will be difficult for the Spanish team to catch up with the five-goal difference. The Chilean team is still first in the group, but if they lose two goals, then the Chilean team will be at least under pressure by the Chinese team, let alone  There is also the possibility of being overtaken by Spain and eliminated from the quarterfinals. Even becoming second in this group is not acceptable to the Chilean team.

    The match in Group A ended the day before. The Italian Olympic team, which had won two games, drew with the Nigerian Olympic team and won the first place in Group A. The top two in Group A were cross-match.  In other words, the Italian Olympic team's opponent in the quarterfinals will be the second place in Group B.

    Although Nigeria was the champion of the last Olympic Games, for Chile, they would rather meet the defending champion than play against the powerful Italy - and compared with the last Olympic Games, because most famous players are unwilling to participate in the Olympic Games,  Nigeria's strength is much worse than the previous one.

    Among the strong teams in Europe, Italy is probably the most concerned about this Olympics. In order to allow the players to better display their strength in the Olympics, they even postponed this season's Serie A and postponed the start time of Serie A.  By mid-October, the lineup they sent was equally strong. As the champion of the European Youth Championship, their team was full of famous players. The goalkeeper was Abbiati, who played a major role in AC Milan's championship in the 1998-99 season, and Koko was in the defense.  , Ferrari, midfielders include Gattuso and Ambrosini from AC Milan, Pirlo from Inter Milan, Zanetti from Roma, Zambrotta and Maresca from Juventus  , the forward line is led by Ventola, who was quite prominent in Inter Milan in the past two seasons.  Almost all the players are young talents who have made a splash in Serie A in recent years. In terms of the number of stars, they are even better than Brazil!

    You know, Brazil doesn't pay much attention to this Olympics. The only future superstar in their team that Pei Wei is familiar with is Ronaldinho, like the legendary Cafu, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and others before the Olympics started.  They didn¡¯t come to Sydney either, but what about the Italian Olympic team?  There will be three members of the 2006 world championship team alone!

    Chile is here for the championship this time. Naturally, they will not be willing to face the biggest favorite in the first knockout game.  So after falling behind by one goal, the head coach of the Chilean team sent Zamorano. His intention was simple. Even if he could not recover the score, he would at least deter the Chinese team so that they could not expand the score again.

    As soon as Zamorano came on the court, the defenders of the Chinese team felt greater pressure. Although this famous forward has begun to enter the twilight years of his career, he has almost no place in Inter Milan.  But the defenders of the Chinese team will immediately understand the horror of "Terror Ivan".

    The Chilean team attacked from the wing. Zamorano ran in the middle of the penalty area. Zhu Guosheng went up to mark him, trying to rely on his young and good body to squeeze the opponent so that the opponent could not grab the spot.

    His wishful thinking was very good, but unfortunately the opponent did not confront him head-on. When Zhu Guosheng tried to squeeze Zamorano away with all his strength, the opponent deftly dodged his squeeze.  He turned around, turned behind Zhu Guosheng who lost his balance, and then jumped high when Zhu Guosheng turned around.  He has already thrown his head to attack the goal.

    This header shot eventually missed the baseline, but it also shocked all the Chinese team¡¯s defense players into a cold sweat.

    "Fan! Keep an eye on Zamorano! Zhu, stay behind!" Milu stood up and shouted twice into the stadium. Although he spoke Chinese bluntly, both General Fan and Zhu Guosheng understood what he meant.

    General Fan has speed and body, which is similar to Zamorano's type. Moreover, as he grows older, General Fan's irritable temper has also changed a lot. His defense has become more sophisticated and he will not be easily broken through by the opponent.  .  After Materazzi left Yunjia Tianyu, Zhu Guosheng has been playing the position of Yunjia Tianyu's trailing central defender. Although he is not very fast, he is stable enough.  He is no longer the young central defender who had excellent attacking ability but was not reliable.

    Although Milu's changes stopped the Chilean team's offensive momentum, the Chilean team's goal was basically achieved. After being suppressed, the Chinese team had no ability to counterattack, although Nie Fei's breakthrough and  Zhang Xiaorui led the formation in the midfield, but the two wingers had been suppressed by the opponent, and there was no way to provide sufficient support for the offense.

    Seeing the time passing by, Milu's worry became more and more serious.

    There is still no news from the other field, which means that the score there is still 2-0. This fact also makes Milou hesitate to use the last substitution place to strengthen the attack-after all, if Spain only  If it can win two goals, then it is enough for the Chinese team to win one.??Now Chile's offensive threat is also very great, there is no need to

    ?Striving for first place in that group risks being eliminated from the quarterfinals.

    The time has reached the 80th minute, and there are only ten minutes left for the game to end. What Milou is afraid of is that at the end of the game, there will be news that Spain is leading by three goals.  That's too late.

    However, at this time, he still did not dare to make up his mind.

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    "Milu's heart is a little confused." Pei Wei in front of the TV commented: "He cares too much about the result of another game In fact, no one can care less, and it is indeed difficult to make a decision, because  It is difficult for the Chinese team to gain a two-goal lead - the most terrible thing is that whether it is useful to win the opponent by one goal depends entirely on whether the Spanish team can score the third goal. "

    "It's me, who cares, attack with all your strength! I would rather win by two goals or draw than keep the current advantage!" Mr. Su said proudly with his white eyebrows raised.

    "Grandpa, you are standing and talking without hurting your back" Su Mei said with a smile: "You know, entering the quarterfinals and being eliminated in the group stage are two different things Even if you enter the quarterfinals and are eliminated, the final result will be  It's better than being eliminated in the group - the difference between eighth and ninth place is a qualitative difference."

    "Is there any difference between second place and last place? If you want to win, win first place." Mr. Su's fiery temper has not diminished at all when he was young. If he wants to win, win first place, and if he wants to fight, win the battle - this is what a soldier is  idea.

    "But after all, there is only one championship. No one can deny that it is very difficult for Chinese football to win the World Cup. It will be difficult to win at least in the past ten or twenty years, but we can not win because of this.  Should we only engage in football sports that can win championships?" Pei Wei said from the side: "Just like the Anti-Japanese War, we kept accumulating small victories and fought a protracted war to slowly drive the Japanese out of China.  At first, the Kuomintang always wanted to accomplish its success in one battle, but in the end, it was constantly annihilated by the other party. The principle is the same. The eighth and ninth places look the same, but there is a big difference in meaning. "

    Mr. Su glanced at Pei Wei and suddenly laughed loudly: "Good boy, you really made this example right Girl, my grandson-in-law is not an ordinary eloquent person!"

    Su Mei smiled and glanced at Pei Wei, her expression was exactly the same as Mr. Su's: "What's the point? Otherwise, how could I have been deceived by him!"

    "Stop talking about this, let's see how the Spanish game is going." Pei Wei hurriedly changed the subject. No matter how good his eloquence was, he couldn't talk to these two grandsons. One was an elder and the other was pregnant with a child. Besides, although he was  On the outside, but still concerned about the future of the Chinese team.

    Just after I switched the channel to the sports channel (because Chinese fans are very concerned about these two simultaneous games, the match between China and Chile was arranged on CCTV 2, and the match between Spain was arranged on CCTV 5), there was a message on the TV.  There was a sharp whistle!

    "The game is over?" Pei Wei said in shock: "No, it was only eighty-nine minutes, wasn't it? It's impossible for Spain not to add even one minute of stoppage time, right?"

    Su Mei opened her mouth wide, looking at the Spanish players celebrating crazily on the TV, and stammered: "Pei Weia penalty kickSpain got a penalty"

    Pei Wei just came back to his senses. On TV, the referee was pointing at the penalty spot in the Moroccan penalty area with an expressionless face. The Spanish players around him were hugging each other to celebrate the penalty at the last moment of the game!

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    Milu was looking at his watch. Ninety minutes had expired. At this time, he suddenly saw the staff arranged in the locker room stumbling out of the player tunnel and facing another worker who was guarding the entrance of the player tunnel.  The staff member said something, and then the staff member's face immediately turned pale!

    Milu¡¯s heart suddenly shrank into a ball. He stared blankly as the first staff member ran back to the locker room. The second staff member quickly ran towards him with a look of mourning.

    "Penalty kick Spain just got a penalty kick just now." He said with a trembling voice.

    There was a soft sound, which was the sound of the mineral water bottle in the hand of assistant coach Tang Pengju falling to the ground.

    "Bang!" Chu Guanghu sat down on the chair, fell backwards, and then hit his head heavily on the backrest.

    Milu closed his eyes tightly and his body shook, but he stood firm and said nothing.

 Volume 7, 2000, Chapter 401: Surviving the Disaster

    Chapter 401: Surviving the Disaster

    What can Milu say?  What else can he say?

    Whatever you are afraid of will come, things in the world are often like this. If Spain's penalty kick comes earlier, then he can still fight against all odds, or he may not come at all, and the Chinese Olympic team will win safely.  The second place in the group qualified. If the last game did not concede the goal at the last moment, then the Chinese team would not be afraid even if Spain wins three goals. If Unfortunately, there are no ifs in the world.

    "Wan, go warm up! You only have half a minute."

    Milu is worthy of being an old man who has been through the storms and waves. He knows well the principle of "Don't give up hope until the last second of the game." Although it is too late to change forwards to strengthen the attack, it is always better to give it a try than to sit back and wait for death.  .

    In this situation, Milu did make a mistake - he did not have the courage to finish the battle at the beginning. With the focus on defense, the Chinese Olympic team could only get a chance to lead by one goal, while Spain failed to do so.  He was lucky enough to score the third goal - and then fate played a huge trick on him.

    But drawing such a conclusion at this time seems to mean judging heroes based on success or failure - the Chilean team is not the "weak team" that the Chinese media said before the start of the Olympics. They are a quite strong team in this Olympics.  The team's ability to defeat the Spanish team three to one has proven their strength. In fact, Milu's tactical adjustment in this game was very successful. It is not easy to maintain the one-goal lead until now. Although  Only victory is the last word on the football field, but if you are eliminated just because you scored one less goal, it would still be too cruel.

    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that such cruel situations are very common on the football field.

    Wong Tai Sin in the studio obviously also got the news, and his voice began to become deeper: "I regret to tell everyone a piece of bad news. Just now, on another field, the Spanish team won a penalty  If this penalty kick is scored and we fail to score in the remaining minutes, then we will be eliminated from the quarterfinals of this Olympics with one less goal Unfortunately, this is  football."

    Some of the fans in front of the TV who were not very well-informed were stunned. After hearing the news from Wong Tai Sin, their first reaction was that they could not believe their ears, but they also knew that Wong Tai Sin was impossible.  Just kidding - after being stunned for a while, they all changed channels to watch the match between Spain and Morocco.  Sure enough, they saw Spain's Angulo standing in front of the ball, ready to take the penalty kick.

    Wong Tai Sin's words continued: "We cannot blame Milu, let alone the players of the Olympic team They have tried their best to achieve two wonderful victories in the Olympic finals.  That game was only a one-goal defeat With this result, we could have qualified for any other group, and even won the first place in the group What we lacked was just a little bit of luck. This is the case in the World Cup.  The same goes for the Olympics.¡±

    At this point, Wong Tai Sin closed his eyes tightly - in the World Cup two years ago, the Chinese team and the Danish team had four points, and the points, goal difference, number of goals and mutual game results were all the same as the Danish team.  , and was finally eliminated from the top 16 by drawing lots.  Compared with last time, being eliminated from the Olympics this time does not seem to be so unacceptable.

    But Chinese fans don¡¯t think so ¨C they are complaining and complaining that the world is unfair.  Complaining about why Chinese football is so troubled - our league has developed, and our players have also carved out their own sky in Europe, entering the World Cup and the Olympics - but why are they always able to  What if he collapses inexplicably under further circumstances?

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????Is there really some kind of providence?

    "Holy shit! I don't believe in God's will!" Pei Wei's eyes turned red. He lost his temper and ripped off his shirt, then threw himself in front of the TV, shirtless.  He started to keep chanting: "If you can't score a penalty, you will definitely not score a penalty, you will definitely not score a penalty I masturbate, hit the goal post, and be saved by the goalkeeper In short, I will definitely not score a goal, I will definitely not score a score, I will definitely not score."  Get in. You won¡¯t be able to get in at the end of the world"

    Su Mei and Mr. Su were dumbfounded as they watched Pei Wei, the wealthiest person in China, lying in front of the TV like a giant toad and chanting a curse.  After being in a daze for a while, they all sighed in unison.

    On the TV screen.  Angulo moved the ball again and again at the penalty spot, finally stood up, stepped on the grass near the ball with his foot, fiddled with the ball again, and then retreated to prepare.penalty.

    Pei Wei, who was talking about it, his eyes lit up when he saw Angulo's actions. He turned back to Su Mei and Mr. Su excitedly and said, "You have a way! This guy is very nervousand this guy has never been a productive person."  A striker who has never scored more than double digits in a season Let him take penalties instead of Xavi or Gabri, who have better footwork. The head coach of the Spanish Olympic team must be out of his mind, haha!"

    As soon as Pei Wei finished speaking, the referee blew the penalty whistle!

    Angulo retreated, took a running start, ran close to the ball, and kicked off!

    When his foot touched the ball, the black and white elf immediately seemed to have been injected with life and rushed toward the goal!

    The Moroccan goalkeeper pounced on the right side, but the ball flew to the center!

    Countless Chinese fans stopped breathing instantly!

    "Damn, it's so high!" Pei Wei's face was almost touching the TV screen. He saw that Angulo didn't push the ball to the middle, but hit a half-high ball. This was to avoid the opponent who might be falling to the ground.  When I was playing, I used my feet to block the ball, but judging from the flight trajectory, it was obviously a bit high!

    Before he finished speaking, he heard a "dang" sound coming from the TV. The ball hit the crossbar hard and flew high into the sky!

    The shocked Morocco goalkeeper scrambled to his feet and jumped high before the ball fell back into the penalty area.  Hold the ball tightly with both hands.

    Angulo, who came up to take a supplementary shot, hit the goalkeeper heavily. The referee's whistle sounded. Angulo fouled the goalkeeper and Morocco took a free kick in the backcourt.

    The goalkeeper, who was supposed to be celebrated by his teammates, huddled on the ground and was quickly taken off the field. The game was temporarily suspended.

    Thousands of miles away in China, the fans finally got used to the transition from great sadness to great joy after being quiet for a while, and they all shouted with joy!

    "Damn it. Damn it, damn it, damn it!" Pei Wei walked back and forth for several times as if he was insane, and then he giggled: "I just found out today that I have special powers Hahahaha, I really didn't score!  "

    Wan Peng had finished his warm-up, and Milu waved him over. Together with Lin Cheng, he and Lin Cheng gave him instructions, and they barely spoke a few words.  There was already a slight commotion among the Chinese fans in the stands.

    Milu and others didn¡¯t notice this at first, but the commotion quickly gathered and turned into a torrent that swept through the entire stand!

    All Chinese fans at the scene were cheering, shouting, and hugging.  Everyone is celebrating!

    The players on the field were a little stupid - what happened to these fans?  It seems like we didn¡¯t have any wonderful performance just now?

    Milu also stopped explaining the tactics and stared blankly at the stands with his mouth wide open.

    "What's wrong? What's wrong? What's wrong?" Tang Pengju asked tremblingly. No one answered him, although they already vaguely felt the answer to this question in their hearts.  But they all couldn't believe that such a good thing would happen to them.

    A stumbling figure ran towards the players tunnel. It was the staff member who had just brought the bad news. Now this man looked like he had won a five million jackpot and ran quickly towards the Chinese team coaching bench.  , he fell down in the middle, but he quickly got up without realizing it. After running closer, he shouted out of breath: "Spain's penalty kick was not scored!"

    This man only shouted this and was escorted out by the staff around the stadium.  But these nine words were enough to make everyone on the Chinese bench cheer!

    "You will survive the catastrophe, you will survive the catastrophe!" Chu Guanghu murmured. As soon as he finished speaking, he was hugged by Tang Pengju, who had been fighting openly and secretly with him.

    Amidst the joy, Milu did not celebrate. Instead, he sat down and let out a long breath.

    At the last moment, the god of luck favored him.  Still favored the Chinese team.

    When the stoppage time reaches the third minute.  The referee blew the whistle at the end of the game.

    There are no more offensive opportunities between the two sides, and the Chilean team has already secured the first place in the group.  Naturally, there will be no more waste of energy, and even if the Chinese team wants to attack, it is powerless.

    Chinese fans, players and coaches are still waiting for news from over there to come before they can celebrate.

    Because the Moroccan goalkeeper was injured, the stoppage time of the match between Spain and Morocco was two minutes longer than here. Sometimes on the football field, two minutes can do a lot of things.

    For the Chinese players and Chinese fans who have been waiting hard, these two minutes are two years.

    Finally, the phone number on a Chinese fan in the stands was the firstIt rang.

    "Well, what, okay! Okay!"

    The fan only spoke a few syllables, then raised his phone high and shouted: "Two to zero! The score over there is two to zero! The game is over!"

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± Cheers once again echoed above the stands and across the land of China!

    This is the cheer of surviving a catastrophe, this is the cheer of resurrection from the dead!  It is often at this time that people realize how precious these five words "we are still alive" are!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 402 The Quarterfinals Battle

    Li team has two wins and one loss, scored seven goals and conceded three goals, and has six points and four goal differences. The team has two wins and one loss, scored six goals and conceded four goals, and has six points and two goal differences. It ranks second. Spain has two wins and one loss.  Scored six goals, conceded five goals, accumulated six points and ranked third with a goal difference. The Moroccan team had three losses, scored two goals and conceded nine goals and was last. This is the final ranking of Group B.

    The Spanish team, one of the favorites to win the championship, was eliminated in the group stage, which really caused a shock, but when they saw the final ranking, everyone had nothing to say - generally speaking, a group can get six points.  It will definitely qualify. Sometimes with four points or even three points, it is possible to get second place in the group. Failure to qualify with six points only means that the team in this group is too strong or too weak, and it does not necessarily mean that it will be eliminated.  It must be worse than the teams that entered the quarterfinals.

    For the Spanish team, more neutral fans feel regretful, but for the Chinese Olympic team, which squeezed out the Spanish team and entered the quarterfinals, almost all neutral fans believe that the road of the Chinese Olympic team has come to an end.

    There is no other reason, just because the quarterfinal matchup has already been announced. The opponent of the Chinese Olympic team, second in Group B, is the first in Group A, the Italian Olympic team.

    Even the Chinese fans who should have the most confidence in the Chinese Olympic team basically believe that the Chinese Olympic team can reach the quarterfinals is a considerable improvement. Facing the Italian Olympic team, winning or losing has become a matter of itself.  It is an insignificant thing, even if it stops in the quarterfinals, it is still an acceptable thing, so in the next few days, Chinese fans are still celebrating extremely happily.

    After the match against Chile, the Chinese Olympic team took a day off. After all, the quarter-finals will be held in four days. It is also good for the players to have a good rest and relax at this time.

    As time goes by.  The remaining four teams that entered the quarterfinals also appeared. Brazil in Group C defeated the Japanese team that had already qualified early with a 1-0 victory, and also won tickets for the quarterfinals. The top two teams in Group D were Cameroon.  and Team USA.

    In the quarter-finals of this Olympic Games, Asian teams accounted for two seats, and two teams from South America also successfully broke through. Cameroon and Nigeria from Africa also entered the quarter-finals. The United States from North America occupied one seat, but Europe was miserable.  Except for Italy, the other three teams, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain, were all eliminated and had the largest number of teams entering the finals.  There are the fewest teams entering the quarterfinals. This is also determined by the fact that European teams generally do not attach much importance to the Olympics.

    September 23rd, the first two quarter-finals will be held on this day. The first one will be Brazil versus Cameroon.

    Although the Brazilian team did not perform very well in the group stage and lost to South Africa, fortunately they won Japan in the last round. South Africa was tied by Slovakia and entered the quarterfinals as the second place in the group.  But with the reputation of the Brazilian team, even if this team does not have any outstanding stars, no one dares to take a peek at them.

    The African Lions Cameroon team scored a beautiful direct free kick from overage star Mboma shortly after the game started, and then they came up with the tactics of the 1990 World Cup - almost a replica of that game.  , Cameroon used ferocious foul tactics and endless small movements and physical confrontations to prevent the Brazilians from dancing the samba at all. Of course, they also paid a heavy price for this approach-Gremy and Djemba successively lost their ability due to accumulation.  Cameroon was sent off for a yellow card and could only fight with nine men.

    Although there are two fewer people, the Africans, who have never lacked physical strength, are still not passive on the scene. They are about to defeat Brazil just like they defeated Argentina in 1990. [The only future superstar in the Olympic team stands.  out.

    Ronaldinho, who had the same teeth as Ronaldo - he was still called "Little Ronaldo" at that time, took revenge on the rough and fierce Cameroonian with a more exciting direct free kick.  His tricky free kick helped Brazil equalize the score in the 80th minute!

    Brazilian fans all over the world began to rejoice. In their view, after the equalizer, it was our turn to overtake the score - we have the advantage and we have two more people - how could we not win!

    Fans who think this way have forgotten.  On the football field, there is no such thing as "definitely able to win a game". They also underestimated the tenacity of the Cameroonians - Mira was still able to score goals in the World Cup at the age of forty.  No less tenacious than the Germans.

    In the last five minutes of overtime, when everyone had little energy to run, the Cameroonians showed the unique physical fitness of black people and the tenacious will given by God.

    Mboma, who retreated to the midfield, unexpectedly intercepted the Brazilian team's pass, and then he used his last strength to pass the ball to the forward.

    , Eto'o started toHe moved, his movements were agile, his steps were steady and fast - as if the game had just begun.

    Using his speed, he continuously got rid of two Brazilian defenders who were seriously exhausted, but no one around him followed up.  Unable to break through to the goal on his own, Eto'o was forced to the sideline.

    Eto'o had no choice but to use up his last strength to forcefully break through the opponent's defense, and then passed the ball into the Brazilian team's penalty area with one kick. It is estimated that even he himself could not expect anyone to come up to respond to this kick. After all,  When nine people fight against eleven, the physical effort required is doubled!

    Eto'o really didn't expect that someone would come to respond, but someone did come to respond - midfielder Mbami had been following up when Eto'o was dribbling the ball, and the Brazilian defenders actually  Big mistake, no one noticed him coming up!

    Mbami jumped high in the Brazilian penalty area and broke through the fingers of Brazilian goalkeeper Elton with a powerful header!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Golden ball!  The football team Brazil was eliminated in the quarterfinals!

    Compared with Brazil's dismal exit, another South American team, Chile, was much more prosperous. In another semi-final three hours later, in another dialogue between Africa and South America, in the final round of the group stage  The Chilean team, which began to consciously preserve its strength, played a hearty game!

    The Chilean team's frontcourt trident showed amazing offensive strength. Zamorano scored one goal and provided two assists, Navia scored two goals and provided one assist, and Pizarro scored one goal and provided one assist. The Chilean team scored four goals against  As soon as the defending champion Nigeria was sent back to its hometown, Nigeria was indeed no longer the vigorous African Eagles four years ago. The result of being eliminated seemed to be that Kanu, Okocha, Babangida and others were due to the appearance fee.  It was doomed when he refused to participate in the Olympics due to dissatisfaction.

    After the first two quarter-finals, Africa and South America have followed in the footsteps of Europe - only one single seed is still in the Olympics, and the remaining two quarter-finals will be held on the 24th.  The matches will be played on the same day, with Japan facing the United States and China facing Italy.

    Asian sports media unanimously believe that if you want to compete for a place in the Olympic semi-finals, you can probably only count on Japan. After all, the level of football in the United States is not very high, and Japan still has great hope of winning. As for the Chinese team, although it may not be strong in terms of strength  They are the strongest team in Asia, but their luck is really bad. They just escaped death and defeated Spain to grab a ticket to the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, facing the more powerful Italy, it will be very difficult to go further.

    If Japan eliminates the United States and China is eliminated by Italy, then the top four will come from Europe, South America, Africa and Asia respectively. Europe and South America have always been the focus of world football. African teams have always performed well in the Olympics. Asia can  Entering a team can prove that Asian football has the confidence to compete with Europe and the United States to a certain extent, right?

    Chinese fans began to curse God for the injustice - if we were facing the American team, we wouldn't be able to reach the semi-finals!  How could it be the Japanese team's turn to show such a face!

    The Japanese media are even more triumphantly clamoring that we, the Japanese, are the kings of Asian football and the hope for Asian football to make an appearance in the Olympics. They did not see that the best results of Asian teams in the Olympics were created by Japan.  Of?  In the 1968 Mexico Olympics, I won a bronze medal.

    The Japanese media made the same mistake as the Chinese media before the Olympics - they came to the conclusion that the US team was vulnerable based solely on their impressions. You must know that the US team was in a group with the exception of Kuwait, which had lost all three games and was at the bottom.  Both Cameroon and the Czech Republic are very capable teams, and the team that can suppress the Czech Republic is definitely not as weak as it seems.

    Sure enough, the Japanese team learned a lesson. Although Naotai Takahara and Hidetoshi Nakata scored one goal each in the first and second half, the American team still relied on two goals from Al Bryant and Donovan to equalize the score.  After thirty minutes of overtime, the two sides entered a penalty shootout. Hidetoshi Nakata, who was the last to appear, missed the penalty kick, while Hajduk of the United States steadily scored the last penalty kick. The penalty score was 5-4.  The total score was 7 to 6, and the American team advanced to the semi-finals!

    Africa, South America, North America, there is only one left, Asia or Europe?

    All eyes are focused on the final quarter-finals three hours later. China from Asia and Italy from Europe will compete for the last four semi-finals.

    Italy wants to maintain the face of Europe, and the Chinese team wants to retain the last seed of Asian football in this Olympics.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 403 No Secrets

    The Chinese fans were very happy that their team was eliminated - they did not want the Japanese to stand higher than themselves in any aspect, especially in sports. They did not want to see Japan enter the semi-finals but China did not.  They will be very unconvinced.

    What does the glory of Asia have to do with us?  We only care about China's glory - this is probably what most Chinese fans mean.

    As for the Chinese Olympic team, they are preparing for the upcoming war with a very relaxed attitude - before the start of the Olympic Games, the Football Association did not set any hard performance indicators for the Olympic team, but only required them to play in style and level.  That's enough, and the Olympic team has now overfulfilled its task. The wonderful performance in the three group matches has been unanimously praised by the European media, including the European media. In that kind of ranking, even if it does not enter the quarterfinals, it can still get everything.  People's understanding, let alone the thrilling entry into the quarterfinals.

    So in the past few days of training, the Chinese Olympic team has been filled with a relaxed atmosphere - not the kind of relaxation of putting swords and guns in storage or letting horses fly to Nanshan, but the relaxation of mentality.

    We don¡¯t have any worries - to this extent, if I shouldn¡¯t say it, they have already made money, and any further step forward will be an unexpected surprise.

    Of course, whether they are coaches or players, they don¡¯t want Italy to easily pass over them - if they want to beat us and enter the semi-finals, yes, then they have to come up with something to convince us!

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    "I think everyone must know who we are facing." In the Chinese team's locker room, almost an hour before the start of the game, Milu was explaining tactics to the Chinese players with a smile.  Undoubtedly a master of psychological adjustment.  He clearly knows that the head coach's expression and conversation in the locker room can affect the players' psychology during the game.

    "The Italian Olympic team, led by the famous former Italian star Tardelli, has gathered young elites from all the strong teams in Serie A. This team won the championship in the European Youth Football Championship last September. We  I think Nie Fei will be familiar with the players in this team.¡±

    Players such as Ti, Ventola, and Abbiati have all become main players in their respective clubs.  I have played against him on the court, not to mention Gattuso, who was his teammate for a year.

    "The tactics of this team are still the traditional style of play of the Italian national team - a combination of chain defense in the backcourt and shadow forwards in the frontcourt. The Italian team has never been afraid of being pressed by the opponent, so we cannot use pressure to attack.  Tactically and offensively, we adopt defensive counterattacks and use the speed of Nie Fei and Dong on counterattacks to cause trouble for the opponent. We can make more moves in the backcourt to lure Italy to attack. After all, they are a strong team and we are a weak team.  You can put on a brave face and set up a tight formation, but Italy cannot. On defense, they must focus on their shadow forward Pirlo. He is a traditional Italian No. 9 and a half player with excellent skills and excellent offensive organization.  Ability, Li Gang, this game does not require you to run widely in the backcourt. You just need to follow him closely and not relax for a moment - your physical strength is the best in our team.  , and only you can complete this task."

    Li Gang nodded.

    "Defensively, we adopt a four-plus-one approach. Li Gang marks people, and the four defenders defend in the area. The full-backs cannot assist at the same time. They take turns. When the full-backs assist, the remaining two midfielders take turns to cover.  When counterattacking, no matter who gets the ball, look for Nie Fei immediately. If there is no way to pass it to Nie Fei, then directly pass it to Zhang Yulin's head or behind him, using Hao Dong's speed.  Impact, our tactics are very simple, use quick counterattacks to deal with Italy's concrete defense! "Do you understand?"

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "Everyone should note that we don't have any baggage to speak of. The games we play now are the icing on the cake, and any step forward is an extra gain - so we don't need to have any burdens during the game, we only need to defend.  , defend again, counterattack, counterattack and counterattack again! Let the proud Italians know that we are not easy to be eaten, even if we are eaten in the end, a few of their teeth will be broken!¡±

    Hearing this, the players all laughed - yes, those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear boots, what do we have?  We have nothing!  If we lose, we will still be among the top eight in the Olympic Games, a record-breaking result. If we win, we will win the first prize.

    "Brothers, what the proletarians have broken off are just their shackles, and what they have gained is the whole world - please help us bring the world back!" Zhu Guosheng, who came on the bench in this game, shook hands with the players one by one.

    &nbsp; Others laughed again.

    Watching the players walk out of the locker room with passion, Tang Pengju, who stayed at the end, asked Milu in confusion: "Bola, since no one will force us to win this game, then why do we use such ugly methods?"  A purely defensive counterattack tactic? I think it¡¯s better to have a vigorous match against the Italian Olympic team and let them have a taste of our strength.¡±

    "Don't give up easily under any circumstances, Don." Milu put away his smile and said seriously: "Although we have completed the task, the purpose of the football game is not just to complete the task Yes,  It is hard for everyone around the world, including ourselves, to believe that we can eliminate Italy and enter the semi-finals, but can this be the reason for us to give up the game? Of course, you do not mean to give up the game, but to be better?  It is very important to show the spirit of the Chinese Olympic team and the character of not being afraid when meeting strong teams However, we have proven our offensive courage and ability in the group stage, so why still  How to show unnecessary courage in such a game? Courage is definitely not the courage of an ordinary person, nor is it necessary to rush forward recklessly to fight to the death. Italy's strengths lie in defense and quick counterattacks. Although offense is not our weakness, it is.  It's not a good choice to go head-to-head with the opponent's strengths. Facing a strong opponent, you have to make them tired - this is the case now. The Italian team must win, but it doesn't matter if we lose. This is our chance.  The current situation is actually very favorable to us. In order to enter the semi-finals, the Italian team can only give up the defensive counterattack they are good at and use the pressing attack they are not good at to deal with us. This is something we can take advantage of.¡±

    Having said this, Milu patted Tang Pengju on the shoulder: "You know, Italy definitely doesn't want us to drag us into a penalty shootout Although they have the best goalkeeper in the world, they have never won in a penalty shootout.  ¡­¡­Ha ha!"

    After saying that, Milu laughed and walked out of the locker room. Tang Pengju looked at Milu's back and suddenly laughed: "Have you never given up on this game? Do you want to win this game? You are indeed a  Ambitious guy! I hope your idea can really come true, which may allow Chinese football to win its first medal in the Olympics.¡±

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    "CCTV, CCTV, audience friends, what is live broadcast for you now is the quarter of the 2000 Sydney Olympics football match [. Olympic team. This is the last game of the quarter-finals, and the first three games have been decided.  After three of the last four were eliminated, Cameroon, Chile and the United States became part of the semi-finals of this Olympic Games. This game is related to who will get the last four spots. Today, the Chinese Olympic team is still ranked among the four.  The three-one-two formation has goalkeeper Jiang Hai, and the four defenders are Sun Chenghai, Li Wei, captain Fan General, and Wu Jiang. There is a slight change in the midfield. The 20-year-old Zheng Zhi from Yunjia Tianyu replaces Sui Liang, and the other two  The defensive midfielders are Li Gang and Zhao Junzhe, the attacking midfielder Nie Fei, and the two forwards are Dong Dong and Zhang Yulin. The Italian Olympic team still plays their traditional 441 formation, and the goalkeeper is Abbiati from AC Milan.  , the four defenders from right to left are Zanchi from Udinese, Grandoni from Turin, Ferrari from Bari and Cirillo from Inter Milan. The double midfielders are  Zanetti from Rome and Gattuso, who once played for Yunjia Tianyu in China and now plays for AC Milan, and Ambrosini are on the bench. The left midfielder is Gianluca Zambrotta from Juventus, and the right midfielder is Zambrotta from Juventus.  The forward is Maresca, who is also from Juventus. The shadow forward is played by Pirlo from Inter Milan. The lone forward is played by Ventola who performed well at Inter Milan last year and was loaned to Bologna this year.  ¡±

    "I believe fans who are familiar with Serie A can feel that all the players in this lineup are players who have been the main players or important substitutes in Serie A teams, especially players like Zambrotta, Abbiati, and Gattuso.  The three players have firmly occupied a main position in super teams such as Juventus and AC Milan. Pirlo is also an important member of Inter Milan. In terms of reputation, the Chinese Olympic team is not on the same level at all.  , and more importantly, Gattuso has played in China for two seasons and is very familiar with the players of the Chinese Olympic team. Nie Fei, the core midfielder of the Chinese Olympic team, plays in Serie A. I believe that Italy does not care about him either.  We don¡¯t have any secrets about them. We hope that the players of the Chinese Olympic team can play well in this game and give the fans a wonderful game!¡±

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 404 Victory and Honor

    Twenty minutes have passed for the "wonderful game" that Daxian said, but there is no excitement at all. After the Chinese Olympic team launched the attack at the beginning, they basically did not play any offensive, but they did a good job defensively.  A solid barrier was built in the midfield, leaving little room for Pirlo's skills and through balls. What's more, there was Li Gang staring at him like brown sugar. Although the Italian Olympic team occupied a certain amount of space on the wing.  The advantage, especially Zambrotta on the left, was extremely active. It was difficult for Sun Chenghai to mark him, but the Chinese Olympic team protected the penalty area very well. General Fan and Li Wei are both excellent header players and did not let him go.  Ventola wins a few headers.

    But in terms of offense, the Chinese Olympic team is lackluster. Milu¡¯s tactic is to steal the ball in the backcourt and find Nie Fei as soon as possible. When Nie Fei is closely watched, he makes a long pass to find the two forwards in front.  However, Italy's two wild engineer midfielders are too strong. They are almost enhanced versions of Li Gang. Nie Fei was entangled by Gattuso and could not move. The Italian midfielder and frontcourt pressed fiercely.  Several times, the Chinese players hesitated a little and were immediately attacked by a double team. They could only kick the ball out in a hurry, and then without exception, all of them were controlled by Italy again and launched an attack.

    Zambrotta relied on speed to break through Sun Chenghai's defense on the left. Sun Chenghai was chasing after him, which also prevented Zambrotta from smoothly inserting into the penalty area to create more chaos. He could only pass in front of Sun Chenghai.  The half-high ball reached the penalty area. Ventola rushed forward from the back row and used his body advantage to hit the ball. General Fan, who was four centimeters shorter than him, just jumped up under the unfavorable situation and grabbed the ball before Ventola.  Tola headed the ball out in front.

    However, General Fan did not have time to adjust the position of the ball to make the ball fly farther. The ball drew an arc in the air and flew out of the penalty area, which once again caused a new period of competition between the players of both sides.

    Zhao Junzhe jumped up and prepared to hit the ball.  However, he was secretly arched by Zanetti underneath him. He lost his balance and fell down early. The ball flew over his head. Li Gang and Pirlo ran towards the landing point of the ball at the same time, running side by side.  , but no one got the ball. Maresca rushed out from the side and stopped the ball at his feet.

    The ball had not stayed at his feet for more than a second. Zheng Zhi quickly broke the ball with a tackle on the ground. Before he could get up, he swept his leg and swept the ball towards Nie Fei in front.

    "Beautiful defense! Twenty-year-old Zheng Zhi's first time in this Olympics. No stage fright!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly. So far in the game, the Chinese team has no bright spots to speak of, and he has nothing to say.  It's true that Zheng Zhi's performance made him feel happy for the first time

    =.Hook the ball behind you.  Then he immediately turned around and prepared to break through. His movement successfully passed Gattuso who was chasing behind him, but he failed to break through. Seeing that he had no chance to intercept the ball from Nie Fei's feet, Gattuso made a decisive decision.  He got a foul, and when Nie Fei crossed his body, he quickly tilted towards Fei, knocking Nie Fei staggering.

    Nie Fei did not fall to the ground after being hit by Gattuso, but due to this delay he lost the chance to control the ball again, and Cirillo got the ball.  At this time, the referee's whistle sounded, Gattuso fouled, and the Chinese team took a free kick

    =|10,000.  You are so unfriendly.  "

    The bearded Gattuso grinned widely: "After the game, I can invite you to drink coffee in a friendly way But now, I will not be soft-hearted, just like I said before the game,  It¡¯s me who¡¯s keeping an eye on you today, so be careful.¡±

    ? .|Failed This is the privilege given to our offensive players by the rules of football.  "

    Gattuso¡¯s expression changed, he snorted and walked back.

    Taking advantage of this free kick opportunity near the center circle, the Chinese team started to control the ball, but they encountered a lot of trouble with their passing. The essence of Italy's concrete defense is not just to huddle around the penalty area and set up an iron barrel formation.  ¡ª¡ªIf the concrete defense was just that simple, then they would not have won three World Cup championships with this tactic. Starting from their own penalty area, they expanded to the entire half of the court and at least two people attacked the player with the ball.  Go up and press.  This tight sense of oppression and deterrence is the real concrete defense!

    Faced with this level of defense, even the most skilled Brazilian players would find it difficult to organize an offense through passing the ball smoothly, let alone the Chinese team whose skills are not very good.  The Chinese Olympic team was at a loss when it came to grabbing the ball from the Italian team several times, and was almost intercepted by the opponent to counterattack.

    ¡°These young Italians really put all their traditions into practice

    Come down.  "Pei Wei, who was in front of the TV, sighed and said: "Tardelli is worthy of being a former Italian superstar. Although modern football has developedIt has been a hundred years, but the basic things will not change. Italy relied on chain defense and shadow forwards to win three World Cup championships. This tactic is still effective even now.  "

    "Tell me, I watch football just to join in the fun. I don't know so many different things." Mr. Su listened too much to Pei Wei talking about tactics, traditions, history, old news, etc. while watching football in the past few days.  I could hear some interest in it: "What's so great about Italy's tactics? From what you said, it sounds like it's quite powerful."

    "There are quite a lot of tactics in Italian football. After all, their league is the best league in the world, with the best players and the highest level coaches in the world. It is not unreasonable to be called the 'Little World Cup', but for  For the Italian national team, they only have four mainstream tactics, which are chain defense, cross defense, full-back assists and shadow forwards. "Pei Wei explained: "Chain defense and cross defense are defensive tactics.  , the mixture is the "concrete defense" that the Italian national team is proud of. With its own half as the base point, at least eight players are engaged in extremely tight and ubiquitous defense, expanding the entire defensive area to their own  Throughout the half, coupled with the fact that Italy's defenders have the best defensive skills, no team will have a headache when they defend with all their strength. However, Italy cannot win the game simply by relying on defense.  The emphasis on defense in football does not mean that they do not pay attention to offense, but their offense is simpler and more effective. Italian football never blindly pursues time of possession. The tactic of full-back assists was also invented by the Italians.  Defenders are more likely to be ignored by opponents when assisting forward, and are more likely to achieve results. Shadow forwards are the most important part of Italian football offense. They are generally played by players with outstanding skills and imagination. In counterattacks,  , they shoulder the important task of connecting the midfield and backfield, passing the fatal ball at the moment when the opponent switches from offense to defense, helping the forward forward to kill with one hit - Baggio assisted Vieri when Italy faced Chile in the 1998 World Cup  The one who scored: The best example, after intercepting the ball in the backcourt, he only used three passes and one shot to score a goal. The efficiency was so high that no one could match it. Fortunately, we only faced Italy.  It¡¯s just the Olympic team. There is no full-back with particularly good assist ability in this team. The famous left-back Koko did not participate in the Olympics this time. Without the assists of the full-back, it will be difficult to break the same ranking just by relying on Pirlo.  The defense of the Chinese Olympic team in a seven-man defensive formation.¡±

    Pei Wei just said this, Zheng Zhi on the court reluctantly passed the ball to Nie Fei under the pressure of the opponent. As Fei received the ball, he was immediately flanked by two defensive midfielders, Gattuso and Zanetti. Although  He has excellent skills and strong ball control ability, but facing these two engineering midfielders who have the ability to become a world-class midfielder, he is still not enough. Without enough support from the players around him, he can only pass to the one further forward.  Hao Dong.

    After Dong got the ball, he could only choose to force a breakthrough into the penalty area. After breaking through Maresca's defense, he saw Cirillo and Grandoni surrounding him at the same time, so he had to make a hasty choice.  Shooting outside the penalty area, the ball was saved by Abbiati without any suspense.

    "Oh, why are there only so many people up there!" Su Mei said anxiously: "No matter how outstanding Nie Fei and Dong's personal abilities are, they can't easily break through when facing this level of intensive defense! If there are no other  With the help of teammates, this offense can only give them the ball again!¡±

    "You're right." Pei Wei stared at the TV screen: "I think Milu didn't intend to score in the first half Now the Chinese Olympic team's offense is just to contain the opponent and put pressure on the defense.  Just lighten it up He is betting that Italy will not score in the first half, so that in the second half the Italian team can only strengthen their attack, and that is our chance. "

    "Zero to zero or being dragged to a penalty kick is definitely not what Tardelli wants to see Italy's luck in penalty shootouts has never been very good, and he is not willing to waste too much energy on the Chinese team.  This is the only place we can take advantage of. After Italy strengthens its offense in the second half, the holes in their defense will increase. Then it will depend on Nie Fei and Hao Dong. Milu used the one most likely to win.  A tactic, even if this tactic will be criticized by countless people.¡±

    "If you still lose" Su Mei seemed to hear something.

    "So I admire this old man very much." Pei Wei closed his eyes: "In the face of victory and honor, he chose victory."

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 405 Better to die than live

    Choosing this almost "ugly" defensive counterattack tactic shows its own courage.

    If you win, then everything will be easy. Although there will be some aesthetic fans who think that this style of play itself is a blasphemy to football, the football world is a winner-takes-all world, and no one will do anything like this.  If we struggle for too long, history will only record the Chinese team's feat of entering the semi-finals or even going further by relying on correct tactics.

    But - if they lose, Milu and the Chinese Olympic team will be unanimously criticized, so that they will lose all their impression points in the world. It may not matter to the players because they are executing the head coach's tactics, but for  For Milu who arranged this tactic, I am afraid that even the Chinese Football Association would not look good on him.

    In other words, Milu can completely let the players play the so-called "vigorous" game, without fear of launching a fierce attack on opponents who are obviously stronger than him and good at defensive counterattacks, and then be defeated by the opponent simply, effectively and sharply.  The counterattacks break through the goal again and again, and they are beaten into a sieve. They may be able to score a goal that is insignificant to the outcome through continuous attacks, leaving an impression on the world that they are proud of defeat-but if the Chinese Olympic team takes  Such a tactic would mean giving up any chance of entering the semi-finals.

    Milu has a thousand reasons to choose such a tactic - the task assigned by the Football Association has been completed, and every step he takes next is the icing on the cake. He can completely end the Olympic team's Olympic journey with such a beautiful departure, because  No one would blame him if he lost the game. Everyone knows how strong the Italian Olympic team is. After Spain and Brazil were eliminated one after another, they have become the biggest favorites in this Olympics, even eliminating Brazil and the defending champion.  Cameroon and Chile are not as good!

    But Milu chose a principle that had only a faint hope.  A path where once you fail, you will lose everything you have won. From this point of view, Milu is a pure football coach, a football coach who only does things that are beneficial to the team's progress.

    The remaining game in the first half almost became an offensive and defensive drill. Italy controlled almost most of the offensive and ball possession time, and also created a lot of shooting opportunities. It was just a combination of bad luck and the Chinese team's defense.  The united efforts and goalkeeper Jiang Hai, who was in excellent condition today, made several wonderful saves, so that they could not break through the Chinese team's gate.

    Before the end of the first half, Italy created a total of 13 shots, but only four of them hit the goal frame.  It also included a goal post. I have to say that the Chinese team's defense did a very good job.

    In terms of offense, the Chinese team only had three shots, including one far-fetched long shot. Only one hit the goal frame, and it was easily cracked by Abbiati.

    Although the Chinese fans at the scene still cheered, there were many more sighs - seeing the team they supported being beaten to disgrace by their opponents.  Who would be happy?  You know, throughout the first half, the Chinese team could count on their fingers the number of times they entered the opponent's half of the court. Most of the time, Chinese fans could only applaud the Chinese team's successful defense.

    However, despite their embarrassment, when the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, their goal was still accomplished - they did not allow Italy to score, and the score remained firmly at zero-0.

    After seeing the referee blow the whistle at the end of the first half.  Milu breathed out slightly. Although the Chinese Olympic team defended very tenaciously, a little luck is also needed on the football field, because an occasional change of direction may result in a goal.  In this situation, I'm afraid even the gods have no good solution. Fortunately, it seems that the Chinese Olympic team has got rid of the bad luck in the group stage and has good luck.

    Milu patted the shoulders of the players on the field with a smile, and then ordered them to enter the locker room to rest as soon as possible. After the players ran into the tunnel, Milu walked in with several assistant coaches talking and laughing.  Entering the player tunnel, everyone could see that he was very satisfied with the first half of the game, or so he said.  He was satisfied with the score.

    But it is obvious that the Chinese fans are not satisfied with the situation on the field - at least the Chinese fans at the scene are not satisfied with the situation on the field, so after the halftime break.  Milu and the players of the Olympic team had just walked out of the locker room when they saw several large slogans in the stands where the Chinese fans were.

    These large slogans were obviously rushed out temporarily. More than a dozen white jerseys of the Chinese national team were pasted with large characters on red cloth. And around a dozen fans around here are now all shirtless. It is obvious that these lovely fans  They donated their clothes without hesitation, and the red words on the white background could be clearly seen by Milu and others in the audience: "I would rather die vigorously than live in a nest."The birth of Nang Nang!  "

    ¡°To be honest, I can understand the fans¡¯ feelings.¡± Milu smiled bitterly at the ball next to him.

    The assistant coaches said: "However, sometimes, living is the most important thing. Only by living can there be infinite possibilities waiting for you to realize. What is that Chinese saying?" He turned to ask Lin Cheng  .

    "It's better to die than to live." Lin Cheng replied.

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    After the start of the second half, the Italian team's offense was significantly strengthened, and the level of pressing in the frontcourt was also significantly strengthened. It seems that the Italian Olympic team really does not want to let the situation in the first half continue. From the first half of the game,  It can be seen that the Chinese team is determined to defend to the end. When attacking, Italy often consciously passes the ball back to lure the Chinese Olympic team to counterattack to gain space for the attack. However, the Chinese Olympic team  Except for the three offensive players in the frontcourt, everyone else stayed in their own three-point area and refused to come out. It seemed that the opponent was really determined to delay the penalty kick.

    After receiving Tardelli's instructions, Italy's offense became even more fierce. The two full-backs Zanchi and Cirillo, who rarely provided assists in the first half, also began to provide assists frequently, leaving only two in the backcourt.  Center backs Ferrari and Grandoni are responsible for defending the opponent's counterattack.

    Under the unreserved attack of the Italian Olympic team, the Chinese Olympic team's defense suffered a greater impact than in the first half. After all, Italy is not good at attacking with all the troops. It does not mean that they will not attack. After getting  After receiving sufficient support, their frontcourt attacking stars such as Pirlo, Zambrotta and others got more opportunities to perform.

    The physical strength of the Chinese Olympic team players can¡¯t keep up. Being beaten by the opponent in this way is not only physically draining, but the psychological pressure is even more unbearable.

    But now, they can only grit their teeth and support it.

    In the 71st minute, Li Wei sprained his ankle after a scramble for a header and was forced to leave the field. Zhu Guosheng took his place after an emergency warm-up. The Chinese team was even worse.

    The Chinese players persist. At least for now, they still have hope. As long as Italy fails to score, they still have a chance.

    In the 78th minute, the opportunity finally came.

    Pirlo passed Li Gang beautifully, and then sent the ball into the penalty area before Zhao Junzhe rushed up. Zhu Guosheng, who had just come on the field, used his strong body to carry Ventola, and got the ball out of the penalty area in front of the opponent!

    Zheng Zhi received the ball, Maresca and Zanqi immediately rushed towards him. Everyone thought Zheng Zhi would kick the ball away, but he chose to break through by himself!

    Zanqi, who was accustomed to kicking the ball when he pressed Chinese players, did not check. Zheng Zhi cleverly poked the ball through the crotch and then passed him. What was worse was that he lost his balance and chased Zhu Guosheng from behind.  Mareska came and collided with each other, and both of them temporarily lost the chance to defend Zheng Zhi.

    Zheng Zhi's eyes widened as he passed by the opponent. He immediately rushed across the half court with the ball, and then Zanetti came up to defend the previous high-altitude ball and passed the ball into the frontcourt!

    Zhang Yulin jumped high and grabbed the ball in front of Grandoni. Nie Fei rushed forward, received the ball in front of Gattuso, and then passed the ball without stopping!

    Dong started at the same time and rushed through Ferrari's defense at the moment Nie Fei passed the ball, single-handedly!

    The first threatening attack of the Chinese team in the whole game!

    Dong¡¯s acceleration at 30 meters was quite outstanding. Ferrari, who had lost the opportunity, could only catch up closely behind him, but could not narrow the gap with Hao Dong!

    Seeing that Hao Dong was about to break into the penalty area, Ferrari tackled Hao Dong from behind and was on the line of the penalty area!

    The referee blows the whistle, red card!  In the 80th minute, the Italian team lost one player!

    The Chinese fans booed loudly, giving Ferrari a frustrated look!

    Direct free kick!  In the right corner of the penalty area, there was a direct free kick almost close to the penalty area line!.

    ;.

    Everyone thought Nie Fei would shoot directly, but he didn't!.

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    Zhang Yulin and Hao Dong in the middle of the penalty area attracted all the attention of the opponent's defender, but the ball was not passed to them!

    Zhu Guosheng jumped high from the back point, and with no one to defend him, he pushed the ball towards the upper left corner of the goal!

    Abbiati¡¯s diving save failed to touch the ball!  The ball exploded into a white spray in the net!

    At the same time, the cheers of Chinese fans filled the entire stadium!

    Milu waved his fist fiercely off the court. It was his first timeSuch a gaffe and hugged all the players on the bench one by one!  "We succeeded! Our tactics worked!"

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 406 New History

    Erluo suddenly took a long shot from 25 meters away from the goal!

    The ball roared towards the upper left corner of the goal. This long-range shot was sudden, powerful, and at a tricky angle. It flew into the small penalty area almost in the blink of an eye!

    Jiang Hai jumped up and pounced on the ball, but he only made the judgment after Pirlo shot. His body had just risen into the air, and the ball had already flown into the small penalty area before he could stretch out. It was obvious that he had pounced on the ball.  No more balls!

    While the screams of the Chinese fans in the stands were still in their throats, a figure rushed over from the right side of the penalty area, jumped up, and made a semi-volleying overhead hook, narrowly and dangerously hooking the ball on the goal line.  Get out!

    It¡¯s Sun Chenghai!  He retreated very far back and saved a dangerous ball worth thousands of dollars in front of the goal at the critical moment!

    But he also paid a price for this - as soon as he hooked the ball out, Jiang Hai's huge body arrived. Jiang Hai, who had lost control of his body in the air, fell involuntarily, pressing directly on the man who had just fallen to the sky.  On Sun Chenghai.

    Sun Chenghai screamed when he was pressed by him and stopped moving at that time. Jiang Hai quickly turned over and stood up. The referee stopped the game and the Chinese team doctor rushed into the field.

    The team doctor checked briefly, then carried Sun Chenghai off the field under the referee's command, and then made a substitution gesture to Milu from a distance.

    Milu replaced Sui Liang, and Zheng Zhi returned to the right back position. There can only be eighteen players participating in the Olympics. Naturally, it is impossible to arrange a substitute for every player in the position. Fortunately, there are still a few players in the team.  Versatile, otherwise if a few players in specific positions are injured, there really will be no one to replace him.

    "Hold on! Hold on, keep on holding on! It's enough for us to survive for five minutes!" Lin Cheng shouted loudly to the court. Now many Chinese players are exhausted.  Milou has already replaced two places due to player injuries. The last substitution place cannot be used easily. What's more terrible is that there are no defensive players on the bench to replace. If the rules allow two goalkeepers,  If so, Miluba would have to replace substitute goalkeeper Cheng Dong.

    It¡¯s hard to live these few minutes left.

    "How is Sun Chenghai's condition? Is he okay?" Tang Pengju asked the team doctor.

    "It's not a big problem, but he's very physically exhausted. He held his breath just now, so he'll be fine after he rests for a while. But when he rests, the game should be over, so let's just replace him so that we don't have to worry about him on the court.  Only ten people," the team doctor replied.

    Italy¡¯s attack continued. After falling behind, Tardelli had replaced two forwards in a row and launched a desperate counterattack.

    The Chinese players struggled through the last few minutes with their tenacious fighting spirit and taking advantage of the opponent's eagerness. The Italian Olympic team's luck was not good enough either. Comandini, the substitute forward from AC Milan, made a breakthrough after a breakthrough.  Facing the attack, Jiang Hai actually hit the ball on the post.  Let Chinese fans beat their chests and lament that they survived the catastrophe.

    finally¡­¡­

    Zanetti got the ball near the center circle, raised his leg and was about to pass the ball to Zambrotta's feet on the left. Suddenly, the referee's whistle sounded in his ears.

    ? Two short and one long, the game is over!

    Relying on a header from center back Zhu Guosheng, who came on as a substitute in the 80th minute, the Chinese Olympic team eliminated the powerful Italian Olympic team 1-0 and entered the semi-finals!

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    It is really surprising that the Chinese Olympic team eliminated the Italian Olympic team.

    In the group stage, they also eliminated the Spanish Olympic team, which was comparable to the Italian Olympic team in terms of reputation and strength.  But after all, in the face-to-face match, they still lost to the Spanish Olympic team, and in the last game, the Chilean team basically qualified early and did not use all its strength to compete with the Chinese team.  They entered the quarterfinals thanks to Angulo not scoring the penalty kick.

    But being able to eliminate the Italian Olympic team this time has made everyone start to take the Chinese Olympic team seriously. You must know that the members of the Italian Olympic team are composed of players who have already made their mark in Serie A, including Gianluca Zambrotta.  Players with world-star potential like Pirlo and Pirlo were actually eliminated by the Chinese Olympic team. Without strong strength, it is impossible to achieve this.

    In the comments after the game, the mainstream media all used the words "correct tactics and accurate psychological warfare allowed the Chinese Olympic team to create miracles" to explain the game. It is true.  The strength of the Italian Olympic team is definitely better than that of the Chinese Olympic team, but the outcome of a football match is not determined by strength alone. In this quarter-finals.  Italian Olympic GamesThere is one biggest weakness, that is, they are determined to enter the semi-finals, so there is no secret in the tactical arrangement. Milu, the head coach of the Chinese Olympic team, seized this point and used it in one fell swoop to compare with the Italian national team.  The Austrian team's defensive counterattack was even worse than that of the previous one.

    Although there was a certain amount of luck in that goal, the Chinese Olympic team was able to win this game not just by luck.

    So far, all European teams have been wiped out in the Olympic football competition, and no one has entered the semi-finals. South America, Africa, Asia, and North America stand on top of each other, each occupying a place in the semi-finals!

    The semi-final matches are Cameroon vs Chile, China vs the United States!

    After eliminating Italy, the prospects of the Chinese Olympic team have become extremely good. Meeting the American team in the semi-finals is better than meeting the other two teams anyway. As long as they defeat the American team again, they will be  Surpassing the Japanese team as the best team in Asia in the 1968 Olympic Games~ the team entered the finals in the Olympic Games for the first time!

    September 27th, two semi-finals will be held on this day. The first one will be Cameroon vs. Chile, and the later one will be China vs. the United States.

    The Cameroon Olympic team seemed to be possessed by the German team in this Olympics - they always turned the tide in the most unfavorable situations. In the quarter-finals, they scored in overtime with two players missing.  The golden goal eliminates powerful opponents, and the same is true in this semi-final.

    The Chilean team had an absolute advantage from the start, but it seemed as if the opponent's goal was under a spell and could not be opened. In the first half, the Chilean team had a wonderful opportunity. After successfully countering offside,  Four players from the Chilean team surrounded Cameroon goalkeeper Kameni. As a result, they failed to score even such a goal. However, their fierce attack finally paid off. At the beginning of the second half, Zamorano assisted the midfielder.  Pizarro scored first with a long shot from outside the penalty area.

    The Chileans maintained their one-goal lead until the 80th minute, but at this time Cameroon's hero stepped forward.

    Mboma equalized the score with a powerful header in the 85th minute. This goal stunned the Chilean players, including Zamorano!

    However, their nightmare was still to come. In stoppage time, it was Mboma who broke into the penalty area with the ball. The Chilean defender had no choice but to bring him down, and the penalty was awarded!

    Lauren made the penalty kick under tremendous pressure. The African Lions achieved a great reversal and advanced to the final!

    The Chilean team, which was determined to win the Olympic championship, regretfully lost the opportunity to enter the final. After the game, Zamorano shed sad tears. This was the closest and only chance for the retiring superstar to get close to the world championship.  , and the Chilean team has indeed shown the strength of a team aiming to win the championship so far, but they still fell, although it was a pity that they fell.

    "Compared with this ups and downs and exciting semi-final, the level of suspense in the other semi-final is obviously much inferior.

    The Chinese Olympic team, which has withstood enough tests against the Italian Olympic team, performed at a high level in this game. The strength and technical and tactical levels they displayed on the court were completely like a world-class team. Although  Li Wei was injured and missed all the remaining games, but Zhu Guosheng was able to fill this gap without any impact on strength.

    Only thirteen minutes into the game, Nie Fei scored the ball from the middle. Sun Chenghai¡¯s precise cross from the right allowed Zhang Yulin to score a beautiful header. The opponent¡¯s goalkeeper failed to react at all!

    Twenty minutes later, Nie Fei broke into the penalty area after receiving Zheng Zhi¡¯s pass and shot into the far corner to expand the score to 2-0!

    Before the end of the first half, Zhao Junzhe¡¯s long shot from outside the penalty area extended the Chinese team¡¯s lead to three goals!  Almost in the first half, the Chinese team sealed the victory!

    Different from the previous game, the Chinese Olympic team showed the world their offensive capabilities. The mercury-like offense almost defeated the American team. The midfielder led by Nie Fei completely suppressed the opponent. The Chinese Olympic team  The team played a perfect first half, both offensively and defensively.

    After the start of the second half, the Chinese Olympic team continued to exert pressure on the opponent's goal for 20 minutes. Milu began to control the game through substitutions, and the Chinese team switched to defense.

    Donovan scored a face-saving goal for the U.S. team in the 78th minute. In the following time, the Chinese team did not give their opponents any chance, and the three-to-one score remained until the final whistle.

    The final!  The Chinese team advanced to the finals!  This is a result that no one could have imagined before the start of the Olympic Games. If we take one step further, just one step further, the Chinese team will achieve the history of Chinese football.It is an unprecedented achievement in history, even in the history of Asian football!

    In fact, they have already made history. By entering the final, they have broken the Japanese team's bronze medal performance in the Olympic Games. For the first time, the Chinese football team helped the Chinese delegation win a medal at the Olympic Games!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 407 The Last Feast

    As the Olympic Games are coming to an end, the Chinese delegation has won one gold medal so far, far exceeding the sixteen gold medals won in the previous session and jumping to the third place in the medal list. If it were not for the thirty-two gold medals won by Russia this time,  There are more than six gold medals than last time, and the Chinese delegation may be able to enter the top two.

    Such outstanding results have kept the Chinese people immersed in an atmosphere of joy for a month. People celebrating can be seen on the streets of China almost every day. However, as the strengths of the Chinese delegation come to an end one by one, all those who are paying attention to the Olympics  The Chinese people are all focused on the Chinese football team.

    The football game occupies a unique position even in the Olympic Games - the medals won in the football game are calculated in two pieces, and the football game, like the basketball game, is the only two games whose schedule spans the entire Olympic Games.  , the group stage started before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games started, and the last game ended before the closing ceremony.

    On September 29, the third and fourth place finals came to an end. The disappointed Chilean team defeated the United States team 2-0 and won the bronze medal. Zamorano scored two goals. Like Bebeto in the previous session, he both  He hoped to win the Olympic championship before retiring to fill the gap in his career. Unfortunately, he only received the consolation top scorer and bronze medal in the end.

    On September 30th, at the Sydney Olympic Stadium, the football final is about to begin.

    This game starts at nine o'clock in the morning. Thanks to the person who arranged the schedule. September 30th happens to be a Saturday. Most people are resting on this day. And nine o'clock in the morning in Sydney is also the time in Beijing.  Eleven o'clock at noon, this time also allows everyone except some night owls to watch the game in high spirits without having to stay up late or yawning to watch the game.

    Sydney Olympic Stadium is the largest outdoor stadium in the history of the Olympic Games.  The number of people it can accommodate has reached an astonishing 110,000 people. In fact, such a huge stadium is of little use in normal times. It is difficult to imagine that the number of fans watching an Australian league game can reach this number, but today  On this particular day, Australia made a lot of money.

    Nearly 40,000 Chinese fans poured into the Sydney Olympic Stadium, making the entire stadium look like the home stadium of the Chinese national team. Dozens of Chinese fans wearing Chinese white home jerseys formed a square formation even if they did nothing.  , just the shocking effect at one glance is enough to make everyone hold their breath!

    What's more, Chinese fans have long known how to maximize their numerical advantage through the influence of professional leagues in recent years. Several of the most influential fan groups rushed to make countless small national flags overnight.  Fans entering the stadium were handcuffed.  Coupled with the traditional auxiliary items such as drums and trumpets of Chinese fans, you can fully imagine what kind of shock it will cause when these items make a unified cheering sound!

    The number of fans from Cameroon is much smaller. They only came with more than 10,000 fans. They were facing the Chinese fans across the stadium and in other stands.  There were other fans from other countries, and the stands were packed with 110,000 people.

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    At seven o'clock in the morning, Huang Daxian, the number one commentator of CCTV Sports Channel, walked into the studio with a cheerful face and greeted other staff with a smile. One staff member jokingly said: "What's wrong, Brother Huang, did you have an affair last night?"  Why did you come so early today and look so happy?"

    "Fuck you." Huang Taixian smiled and scolded back: "If you want to get me fired, just say so. Don't make some rumors to frame me It's over if the boss hears me. You don't want me to leave the sports channel, right?  "

    "Then why are you so happy today?" Another staff member said with a smile: "Your face is as red as if you had been drinking."

    "You don't know why I'm happy?" Wong Tai Sin looked at the two of them with his eyes wide open: "What day is today? The day when Chinese football may win the world championship! Can I not be happy? Being able to commentate on such a game,  My whole fucking life is worth it.¡±

    "Brother Huang. Do you think we can win today?"

    ¡°Before the game is over, we can¡¯t tell who will win and who will lose.¡± Wong Tai Sin thought for a moment and said, ¡°Cameroon is also very strong.¡±

    "No matter how strong it is, can it be better than Italy? We even won Italy." A staff member said unconvinced.

    "That can't be said. They also eliminated Brazil and Chile and they won both games in extremely thrilling ways. This shows that this team can play its greatest role in the most unfavorable circumstances Look.  Looking at their main players, which one is not playing for a European team? They are all players playing for La Liga, Premier League and Serie A, and don¡¯t underestimate them.The explosiveness and endurance of black people do not give us any advantage in terms of physical strength. Our advantage over African teams is probably our discipline.

    ? But judging from the previous games.  This team is composed of players who have played in Europe and have strict discipline. Today's game will definitely be a tough battle.  "Wong Tai Sin said.

    "Is our situation bad today?" the staff member asked nervously.

    "You can't say that. Let's go to 50-50. We have come all the way through brutal competitions." Huang Taixian waved his hand: "Okay, I have to prepare now. The competition will start in just over an hour. Today  The gamecan¡¯t make any mistakes.¡±

    Sitting alone in the studio, Wong Tai Sin rubbed his face and tried to calm himself down.

    If there was no Chinese team participating in this final, then Wong Tai Sin, who is already experienced and has commented on countless big games, would not feel any nervousness at all, but last night, he actually had insomnia.

    He tossed and turned in bed until nearly two o'clock before falling asleep. He woke up before seven o'clock this morning. But surprisingly, although he only slept for five hours, he did not feel mentally tired at all.  , on the contrary, I am more awake and excited than usual!

    As an experienced commentator, Wong Tai Sin knows that his state is not normal. It is not good to be too tired or too excited. He may say some excessive words at some point and play with the players.  Similarly, the commentator must maintain a normal mind so that he can be calm when he should be calm and be passionate when he should be passionate.

    Seeing that there was still more than an hour left before the start of the game, Huang Taixian reached for the Cameroon team's player list and looked at it carefully.

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    At eight fifty, the game is about to start.

    When the players from both sides appeared at the tunnel, the fans in the stands immediately gave out huge cheers to welcome the players from both sides!

    On the TV, Wong Tai Sin's low and magnetic voice sounded: "CCTV, CCTV, viewers, good morning. What we are broadcasting today is the final of the Sydney Olympics football match. The two sides are the Chinese Olympic team.  And the Cameroon Olympic team. Now that both players have played, the Chinese Olympic team's lineup is still 4312, with goalkeeper Jiang Hai, right back Sun Chenghai, center back captain Fan and Zhu Guosheng, who replaced the injured Li Wei, left  Defender Wu Jiang, the three midfielders are Li Gang, Zheng Zhi on the right, Zhao Junzhe on the left, midfielder Nie Fei, and the two forwards are Hao Dong and Li Jinyu. The Cameroon team's lineup is also 442, but it's just that.  Their midfielders are in parallel positions, and the goalkeeper is Kameni from the French Ligue 1 team Le Havre. He is the youngest football player in this Olympics. He was born in May and is not yet 17 years old. He has set a record!  He set a record. In the 1996-97 season, he was already the main goalkeeper of the Swiss Super League team Sion. He was only twelve years old at the time. This was a complete miracle in professional football. The four defenders were from Arsenal!  Lauren, he is Sun Chenghai¡¯s main competitor, and he and Sun Chenghai have very similar technical characteristics. They can play both right back and defensive midfielder. The two center backs are Rigobert Song from Liverpool and Rigobert Song from Liverpool.  Djemba from Nantes in Ligue 1, Worm from Bologna at left back, Mbami from Sedan, Olembe from Nantes, Gremi from Real Madrid and Prague in the midfield  Sparta's Abanda, the two forwards are Mboma from Parma and Eto'o from Mallorca. From this list, we can see that Cameroon is also a very strong team.  The main players are all from the European League. The Chinese Olympic team must not take it lightly, but we believe that under the command of coach Milu, the Chinese Olympic team still has a great chance of winning.  The competition is the last meal of the Olympic Games and the most anticipated competition! ¡±

    Taking photos, playing the national anthems of both sides, everything was going on in an orderly manner.

    After these things were done, the players from both sides began to shake hands one by one.

    The players of the Chinese Olympic team have no connection with the players of the Cameroon Olympic team. Only Sun Chenghai and Lauren are teammates from Arsenal, but the two do not have a good relationship. After all, their positions overlap too much.  Now, there is only competition between the two sides, and in Arsenal Sun Chenghai occupies the absolute main position of right back. Lauren can only get the chance to play when Sun Chenghai cannot play or is rotated, or he has to find a position in the midfield, so in  There is no friendship between the two.

    And Lauren hopes to prove to Professor Wenger through this game that I am better than Sun Chenghai!  The main position should be mine!

    After the handshake is over, both partiesThe players dispersed to both halves, waiting for the game to begin.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 408 A dreamy start

    Before the game started, Chinese fans' confidence in this final had reached an extremely high level. After all, most Chinese fans were not too impressed with African football. They thought that only teams from Europe and South America could compete.  They are representatives of the highest level of world football. After all, the champions of all previous World Cups come from these two continents. Even if the African teams have performed quite well in the World Youth Championship and the Olympics, they firmly believe that the Chinese national team that eliminated Italy  The Olympic team has enough ability to defeat its opponents.

    What is Cameroon?  In the 1998 World Cup, they didn't even qualify for the group stage, but we got four points. In the end, we didn't make it to the top 16 because of the draw - we were much better than them.

    Only some fans who are very familiar with world football know how strong African football is now. Since there are basically no formal leagues in their countries, a considerable number of players have flocked to the European continent to seek gold, such as Cameroon.  The Olympic team is composed entirely of players from European teams. In this regard, it is much higher than the Chinese Olympic team. There are also players like Gremi, Lauren and Song who play for European giants.  Among the players, in terms of richness of competition experience, the Cameroon team is actually better than the Chinese team.

    And everyone knows that no one can compete with black people in physical fitness. Although the Chinese Olympic team played relatively easily in the semi-finals and the main players rested well, Cameroon only won the Chilean team after a hard fight. This is only  It can only widen the gap in physical fitness between the two parties.

    Milou knows that the only thing he can rely on to fight against Cameroon is that the Chinese Olympic team is more disciplined. In any other aspect, the Chinese Olympic team can at most be evenly matched with the opponent.

    But his advantage is.  It doesn't matter much if they lose the game. After all, for the Chinese team, the runner-up is no less important than the champion. Just like although garlic is required when eating dumplings, dumplings without garlic are enough to satisfy Chinese fans.  .

    So the Chinese players stepped onto the court with a relaxed mentality. For Cameroon, their pressure was simply negligible.

    In the first half of the game, the Chinese team took the lead.

    "Attack from the beginning!" Milu's words echoed in the hearts of the Chinese players: "In all the previous games, although our tactics were different, we always adopted a safe posture at the beginning.  Our opponents must know this before starting to attack after stabilizing their position, so if we get the ball after the opening, they will definitely fight aggressively to prevent us from getting into the rhythm we are used to. This gives us an opportunity.  If we kick off first, we will lure them forward and then launch a surprise attack!"

    The referee blew the whistle to start the game, Li Jinyu passed the ball to Hao Dong, and Hao Dong passed it back to Nie Fei behind him.  The two strikers run towards the opponent's half.

    ? .|.The players rushed across the half court and rushed towards Nie Fei menacingly.

    The first one to arrive was Cameroon forward Eto'o. Like a black lightning, he arrived in front of Nie Fei almost instantly, and then stretched out his foot to stab the ball at Nie Fei's feet.

    "What a speed!" Nie Fei was slightly surprised. He was not very familiar with Eto'o. He only knew that he had entered the Real Madrid first team at the age of eighteen, but had been loaned out.  I didn't expect the other party to be so fast.

    Surprised, Nie Fei was not slow at all - for a player with excellent skills like him, it is almost difficult to intercept the ball with such a direct action, especially since he deliberately made this gesture.  He was always paying attention to the opponent's movements - with a simple movement of his feet, he dodged the opponent and stole the ball, then turned around and exposed his back to the opponent.

    Eto'o hesitated slightly, and immediately pushed Nie Fei with his hand lightly, trying to make the opponent lose his footing and lose control of the ball, but Nie Fei had already passed the ball to him the moment he turned around.  Li Gang, who was behind, turned around again and ran forward.

    The Cameroon team continued to press, and almost all the midfielders and frontcourt players had passed halftime. Li Gang took the ball and passed it back again.  This further attracted Cameroon's players to dive forward.

    The ball came to Zhu Guosheng's feet, and Zhu Guosheng made a diagonal pass to Sun Chenghai on the right.  Sun Chenghai took two steps forward, then passed the ball to Zheng Zhi who was in the middle, and he accelerated and ran forward.

    Zheng Zhi took the ball and paused for a moment, attracting the opponent's left midfielder Olembe to run towards him, and then made another diagonal pass to the right, which happened to pass the ball to Sun Chenghai's feet.

    A beautiful one-two. After receiving the ball, Sun Chenghai immediately accelerated towards the opponent's penalty area. Nie Fei, Zhao Junzhe and other midfielders followed up at the same time, and the Chinese team launched an attack!

    The Cameroon team did not expect that the Chinese Olympic team would launch an attack in the blink of an eye. Sun Chenghai started to break through with the ball.At that time, they still had four or five people staying in China.

    Halftime, at this moment, the players they left in their own half did not count as the Olympic team having a local advantage.

    It can also be seen from this point that although they made it to the finals, the Cameroon players' ability to read the game and discipline are not very strong. Otherwise, even if the head coach Nkono asked them to attack the opponent by surprise from the beginning, it would not be possible.  As for such a passive situation.

    Sun Chenghai, who was advancing rapidly, was close to the opponent's 30-meter area. At this time, the opponent's left back Wurm came up to him. Although Sun Chenghai was not afraid of his opponent, he knew that speed was the only option now.

    A fake action of pretending to attack from the bottom caused Worm to take a step back near the baseline. Then Sun Chenghai immediately dunked the ball back, pushed it horizontally, and pushed the ball to the front of the penalty area!.

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    "Stop him! Don't let him shoot from that position!" Kameni shouted loudly. Although he is only less than seventeen years old, the young "Black Spider" has already established absolute prestige on the Olympic team's defense.  !

    Djemba and Song immediately stood up and faced him, Nie Fei raised his leg and missed the ball!.

    S Zhao Junzhe, who stepped in, caught the ball!

    Zhao Junzhe is also a subject of intensive research by the Cameroon Olympic team. This midfielder has scored two goals in the previous games, both goals were scored through long shots. In this position, his threat  Even bigger than Nie Fei!

    Seeing Zhao Junzhe take a shooting stance, Olembe, who was returning to defense, had no choice but to pull Zhao Junzhe down from behind. As Zhao Junzhe fell to the sky, huge boos immediately erupted from the stands.

    The referee¡¯s whistle sounded. He gave the Chinese team a direct free kick 23 meters away from the goal, and also showed Olembe a yellow card.

    "Damn it!" Chu Guanghu rushed out from the coaching bench and shouted loudly in English: "This is a scoring opportunity for us! He ruined a possible attack! How can he only get a yellow card?"  "

    Then he received a verbal warning from the fourth official and walked back angrily. He had already put pressure on the referee. This was the most appropriate thing for him as an assistant coach to do. At least it would not make the referee feel disgusted with the head coach Milu.

    Cameroon formed a wall of four people. The free kick at this position was very close to the one where the Chinese team eliminated Italy. Therefore, the Cameroon team, having learned its lesson, also strengthened its defense against the Chinese players in the penalty area - who knew this?  Guys shoot or pass.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The power of his shot is not even comparable to that of Nie Fei. The closer the free kick is, the greater the threat of his free throw.

    The referee blew the whistle, and the moment the whistle sounded, Nie Fei, who was standing in front of the ball, kicked the ball directly!

    General Fan's running behind attracted some of the opponent's attention, and Kameni was no exception So when Nie Fei's penalty kick went over the wall, he reacted!

    As soon as Kameni jumped up, the ball flew into the small penalty area!

    With a chill in his heart, Kameni tried his best to stretch out his hands in the air, but he watched helplessly as the ball flew into the upper left corner of the goal at least half a meter away from his hands!

    Because the ball was so fast, all the fans in the stands did not react the moment the ball entered the goal. Only when they saw the net shaking violently did they realize the fact that the Chinese team had scored!  In the final!  Only one minute into the game!

    "Direct free kick Nie Fei shoots! The ball goes in! The ball goes in!" Due to the clear broadcast screen, Wong Tai Sin clearly saw the ball flying into the goal - he immediately felt a thrill  Emotions rippled back and forth in his chest, and then turned into an unstoppable torrent and rushed out of his throat: "Nie Fei has done a great job! The Chinese team is leading 1 to 0 The game has only started for one minute now! The great midfielder  ! Great midfield organizer and offensive terminator! At this moment, Maradona, Platini, and Zico are possessed! At this moment, he is not fighting alone!  A wonderful arc flew into the goal, let's see in slow motion No goalkeeper can save such a ball! Long live the People's Republic of China! "

    Wong Tai Sin¡¯s roar rippled in the small studio, and the two staff members behind him were dumbfounded and looked at each other.

    "Brother Huangwhat's wrong with him?" A staff member swallowed.

    "Crazy, he must be crazy." Another staff member shook his head and said.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 409 The Great First Half

    The Chinese Olympic team was able to score a goal in just one minute. This was everyone's fault, including Milu, who planned the tactic of attacking from the beginning. Even he did not expect that the first goal would come like this.  Quick, so smooth!

    Starting from .=, General Fan¡¯s fake moves were so realistic that the four Cameroon players who were setting up the wall didn¡¯t even have time to take off, and his shot had already flown over their heads. If not for this, as long as  They all jumped up, fearing that they would not be able to score a direct free kick.

    This goal caused a panic in the Cameroon Olympic team. Although they reached the final after two hard battles, they had never conceded a goal so early. Against Brazil, they scored the first goal at the beginning.  Against Chile, they were passive in the first half and did not allow the opponent to score. Conceding the ball at the beginning was something they had never encountered before.

    The Chinese Olympic team, whose morale has soared, launched a full-court press. Cameroon, whose foothold was not stable, was somewhat embarrassed by the Chinese Olympic team. The arrogance after the game was no longer seen.

    The ball passed by Olembe to Eto'o was prejudged by Zhu Guosheng, and then he passed the ball directly to Hao Dong in the frontcourt!

    Dong used his outside instep to remove the ball while running, and then passed the ball after a half-turn to the feet of Li Jinyu at the edge of the penalty area.

    Li Jinyu leaned against Song and then kicked the door forcefully, but Kameni turned sideways and threw him under him.

    Five minutes later, it was Nie Fei's pass again. Wu Jiang, who was assisting, forced his way down. Under Lauren's close defense, he still passed a very high-quality cross ball. Hao Dong and Li Jinyu jumped in the middle.  It's a pity that I couldn't touch the ball.  Zheng Zhi caught the ball at the far end of the penalty area and shot directly from a very small angle. The ball was blocked by Djemba who was returning to defense and blocked the baseline with his body.

    Next, the Chinese Olympic team won three consecutive corner kicks. Unfortunately, the Cameroon team did a good job in defending the high ball and failed to pose any threat.

    Cameroon didn't create a threatening shot until the 23rd minute. Gremi broke through Wujiang's defense on the right and passed into the penalty area. Mboma overwhelmed General Fan and headed the ball across. Eto'o stepped in and tackled  The shot missed the goal, shocking Jiang Hai and breaking into a cold sweat.

    After this attack, Cameroon gradually regained the rhythm of the game under the offensive suppression of the Chinese Olympic team.  I started to have an offensive and defensive relationship with the Chinese Olympic team.

    Different from the Chinese team's offense, Cameroon's offense focuses more on the two sides. Their two full-backs, Lauren and Worm, are players with abundant physical fitness and excellent offensive ability. In particular, their excellent physical fitness ensures that they  Able to sprint up and down at high speed, after gradually stabilizing their position, the Cameroon Olympic team began to attack frequently from both sides.  Wave after wave of attacks hit the Chinese Olympic team's defense line.

    Fortunately, the two wings have support from Zheng Zhi and Zhao Junzhe, otherwise the two full-backs Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiang would not be able to withstand the opponent's impact. Sun Chenghai's right wing is okay, and Wu Jiang is inherently stronger in offense than defense.  After the attack on his side, breakthroughs began to occur frequently.

    Milou took note of the situation on the field. Thirty minutes after the first half, Cameroon began to gradually take advantage of the field, but he was not too worried about this.

    It¡¯s not a big deal if the opponent takes advantage of the wing. The two central defenders of the Chinese team are very good at heading the ball.  Moreover, the defensive midfielders also made timely replacements. They were not afraid of the opponent's crosses and did not give the opponent any chance to cut inside. Milu is now worried about the opponent's two forwards.

    Mboma is Cameroon¡¯s number one star. His impact and speed are very strong.  He scored three goals in the previous games and is the most threatening one in Cameroon's offense. Although the other Eto'o is young, he is extremely fast and has excellent shooting skills. These two are very good for the Chinese Olympic Games.  The real threat is to the team's defense.

    Although they have not performed well so far, if they really start to perform, that will be the time for the Chinese team to be in trouble.

    Before the game, Milu arranged for two central defenders to mark the opponent's two forwards respectively. General Fan was fast and let him mark Eto'o.  And compared with the young Eto'o, General Fan has more experience, and it is Zhu Guosheng who is eyeing Mboma.  Zhu Guosheng's physical confrontation ability is the strongest among the Chinese team's defenders. Besides, he is younger than Mboma. If he goes head-to-head with older people, Zhu Guosheng should have no problem.

    As a result, Li Gang, the defensive midfielder, was in a deep position. Fortunately, he could also play as a deep-lying central defender, and the opponent's two defensive midfielders were not very capable of providing assists. With Nie Fei in the frontcourt to contain him, it was difficult for him to do so.  Don't worry about the opponent's offense.

    Cameroon plays football with great movement, whether in offense or defense, those black skinsIt was rough, and there was no big problem after a few collisions. In this regard, the Chinese team seemed to be at a disadvantage. Fortunately, the referee was more strict in the physical confrontation today. Although the Chinese team was at a disadvantage in the physical confrontation,  It doesn't show any obvious disadvantages.

    On the contrary, on offense, the dexterity of the Chinese players caused the opponent to suffer a lot. Hao Dong¡¯s speed and explosive power, Li Jinyu¡¯s flexible running position and Nie Fei¡¯s excellent dribbling skills and speed allowed Kac.

    The players had to use foul tactics to stop their attack. In the first half, three players from Meron had already received yellow cards.

    The boos from the Chinese fans in the stands never stopped, and Cameroon's rough tactics gradually made the Chinese players more angry. In the 31st minute of the first half, Cameroon counterattacked, and Gremi's shot from the middle  The pass went directly to Eto'o's feet. Eto'o took the ball and was about to start. General Fan rushed over from the side and knocked Eto'o two meters away with a powerful collision.

    The referee's whistle sounded, and he ran over and showed a yellow card to General Fan. Eto'o was not a good person either, so he jumped up and rushed towards General Fan aggressively. General Fan faced him with his head held high, and the two of them were about to meet him.  There was a conflict. Seeing that the situation was not good, the referee immediately stood between the two of them - this really requires some courage. Then the players who were close to both sides immediately hugged the two to prevent the matter from getting too big.  Sent off.  After all, General Fan had just received a yellow card, and Eto'o had also received a yellow card before for taking the ball from General Fan's feet too much.

    "The members of the Chinese team must calm down" Wong Tai Sin, who had regained his composure, began to perform his commentary task again. He was not mentally prepared for the hysterical roar that he had burst out earlier. It was completely a passion.  He shouted unconsciously, and after shouting that voice, he felt that his people had become much more awake: "We are in the lead now, and the other party's movements are relatively large Don't be provoked by the other party because of impulsiveness, otherwise you will be eaten."  Big loss.¡±

    "Calm down! Calm down! Don't be on the same level as them, do you hear that!" Lin Cheng, who was instructed by Milu, shouted to the field: "Bola said, if anyone makes ungrateful actions again, he will be punished in the future.  There is no chance to join the national team to play in the World Cup qualifiers!¡±

    This is indeed effective.  Everyone knows that Milu, who led the Chinese national team to win the Asian Cup and led the Chinese Olympic team to the Olympic finals, will definitely be retained, and he will definitely be given greater power by the Football Association because of his effective leadership.  ¨DHe can definitely keep his word. If any of the players present are still calm, then the hope of participating in the World Cup may be gone¨Dat least in this one.

    These words were like a bucket of cold water on the head, which jolted the already hot-headed Chinese players. You should know that players are generally more relaxed in the finals.  Because it was already the last game, some outrageous things also happened in such a game, but now, the Chinese players don't dare to fight hard with each other anymore.

    Cameroon¡¯s free kick, Lauren lobbed the ball directly into the penalty area. General Fan jumped up on the spot and grabbed the ball in front of Eto¡¯o.

    The ball flew directly to the midfield. Nie Fei ran towards the landing point of the ball, with Abanda following closely behind him.  Be prepared to grab the ball as soon as he stops it, and if you can't grab it, you have to foul him to stop him.

    But Nie Fei made a move that stunned him - it seemed that Nie Fei ran a little too far, and the ball fell towards his head. No one in this position could control the ball.  Just when Abanda was waiting for the ball to make a mistake, Nie Fei jerked his head upwards and then swung it backwards, hitting the ball behind Abanda. Then he suddenly stopped and turned around, rushing past Abanda.  Passed by!

    The shocked Abanda didn¡¯t even have time to commit a foul. He only had time to half-turn around and saw Nie Fei easily controlling the falling ball, and then quickly rushed across the half court with the ball.

    Another defensive midfielder, Mbami, was also frightened by Nie Fei's action and stopped for a moment. When he reacted, Nie Fei had already rushed past him, and Mbami gritted his teeth in desperation.  It flew from the side and back!.

    |The tone passed!

    At this time, Cameroon only had two central defenders left in the backcourt.  In front of Nie Feidi, Hao Dong and Li Jinyu ran forward at the same time, one on the left and the other on the right!

    ? ?Three-on-two in the frontcourt, another wonderful opportunity!

    Seeing that Nie Fei had advanced within 30 meters, Song Yi gritted his teeth, abandoned his own defense and came forward!.

    ;.The message reached two meters in front of Hao Dong!

    Single sword!

    Dong caught up with the ball and took a step into the penalty area. Facing the attacking Kameni, he easily pushed the ball into the far corner!

    Two to zero!  A great first half!  The Chinese team was almost in fourth placeThe victory was sealed in ? minutes!

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 410 Miracle Save

    Two to zero!  The Chinese Olympic team has expanded its lead!  It was Nie Fei again. He broke through, passed two opposing defenders in one breath, and then passed a wonderful diagonal pass. All Dong had to do was seize this one-on-one opportunity Before the final, I heard  It is said that Nie Fei, the most famous player of the Chinese team, did not show his due ability on the court.  This is complete nonsense!  Although he only scored two goals in the previous games, who has calculated how many goals he instigated?  Not to mention the threat he brought to the opponent on the court and how much pressure he relieved our defense Take this final as an example, a goal and an assist!  A good player will always choose more important times to perform at his best, so that we can see a radiant Nie Fei in the Olympic finals!  "

    If the first goal only brought surprise to the Chinese fans, then the second goal ignited all the passion in the hearts of the Chinese fans - two goals ahead!  This shows what?  This shows that almost half of the championship trophy has fallen into the hands of the Chinese Olympic team!

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    The celebration of this goal lasted for nearly two minutes before it subsided. The Chinese players returned to their own half and waited for the opponent's kick-off.

    The Cameroon players seemed a little beaten. Lauren¡¯s long pass fell directly into the backcourt of the Chinese team. General Fan easily caught the ball and then passed it to Sun Chenghai, who dribbled the ball forward.  Pass the ball to Zheng Zhi in front again.

    The Chinese team continued to pass the ball easily to the frontcourt. Cameroon's defense seemed weak. After receiving Zheng Zhi's pass, Nie Fei raised his right foot and sent a finely carved goal without warning.  Direct transmission!

    Li Jinyu, who understood the situation, suddenly passed between the two defenders and successfully countered offside - he received Nie Fei's through ball in the penalty area and faced the goalkeeper alone!

    Facing the attacking Kameni, Li Jinyu made a fake shot and knocked Kameni to the ground. Then he raised his left foot and was about to poke the ball into the empty goal. Wurm, who was returning to defense, had no time to think.  A powerful collision from the side and rear knocked Li Jinyu to the ground!

    The referee¡¯s whistle sounded, penalty kick!  Yellow card!

    The sky in the stands is boiling again - it's the 45th minute of the first half!  The Chinese team won a penalty kick. If the goal is scored, the Chinese team will expand its lead to three goals, which basically means that the championship has been won!

    Even Milu, who has always been steady, was beaming with joy - no one expected that this final would go so smoothly, one ball, two goals.  Three goals, if this continues, it may create the largest score in the history of the Olympic finals!.

    ||However, General Fan used to be the first penalty kicker, but he missed several penalty kicks, so after Milu took office, he arranged for Nie Fei to take the penalty kick, and General Fan was not dissatisfied with this.  Yes, after all, penalty kicks in the national team have to bear more pressure.

    Kameni stood in front of the goal, with no expression on his dark face. The seventeen-year-old boy looked at his teammates who were five or six years older than him, all with their hands on their hips.  With a dejected look on his face, he bit his lips silently.

    Seeing Nie Fei standing in front of him, Kameni bent down and stared closely at Nie Fei's feet.  His hands were slightly stretched out, and his whole body was like a cheetah ready to go, calm and full of explosive power

    :.When the referee's whistle blows, he shoots the ball to the place where the goalkeeper is least likely to pounce according to his own ideas. This is his style.

    The referee looked at his watch and then blew the whistle for a free throw

    ].

    Without any false moves, the ball immediately jumped into the air and flew towards the upper left corner of the goal as soon as it was kicked by Nie Fei!

    The most difficult position for a goalkeeper to save.  Where the crossbar meets the goal!

    The moment the ball flew out, Kameni soared into the sky like a rocket and flew towards the upper left corner!

    Correct judgment!  But just having the right judgment is not enough. If you want to save a penalty kick that is not a mistake, you not only need reaction and judgment, but also a bit of luck!

    Kameni was lucky.

    His outstretched hand arrived at the moment the ball was about to enter the net. After feeling his fingers touch the object, Kameni immediately used his fingertips to push the ball upwards with all his strength!

    The ball jumped upwards, hit the crossbar and flew out of the baseline!.

    ::It was his accurate judgment and superhuman jumping ability that created this miracle, forcefully pulling Cameroon back off the cliff.?Come back!

    There were sighs in the stands, but the Chinese fans quickly cheered up.

    It doesn¡¯t matter if we don¡¯t score a goal. Anyway, we are still two goals ahead. Don¡¯t be afraid.

    Kameni jumped up from the ground and roared loudly. His teammates also became energetic at this moment and came up to surround Kameni.

    Corner kick, Nie Fei took a corner kick, Kameni jumped high, towered over everyone and hugged the ball tightly in his arms. When the crowd in the penalty area receded like a tide, the referee blew the first half  The end of the game whistle.

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    The Chinese Olympic team failed to expand the score to 3-0 and completely cut off the opponent's hope. The morale of the Chinese Olympic team was not affected at all. Although Nie Fei did not score the penalty kick, no one blamed him. After all, from a technical point of view  It can be said that Nie Fei's penalty shot was quite good. It can only be said that Kameni was like a god at that moment. I believe that this save was not because he judged the direction of Nie Fei's shot, but because he made the right bet.  .

    Everyone, including head coach Milu, expressed optimism about the second half of the game - the two-goal lead gives the Chinese Olympic team enough confidence to deal with its opponents. As long as it adopts a steady attack and slows down the rhythm as much as possible, it will  It was not too difficult to maintain this score until the end.

    We were able to keep a clean sheet against Italy, let alone Cameroon!  This is what the Chinese players have in mind.

    "Control the rhythm and kill time as much as possible. When the defenders get the ball in the backcourt, they will make more moves. While killing time, they will lure the Cameroon players out to create a void in the opponent's defense, and then hand the ball to Nie Fei and the others to attack!  There must be no fewer than four players in the backcourt, and when the full-backs come forward to assist, there must be a midfielder to fill in. Do you understand?" Milu said to all the players.

    Milu adopted a prudent tactic - this is a very realistic and wise move. As long as the remaining 45 minutes are delayed, the shining gold medal will be worn on the necks of all members of the Chinese Olympic team.

    The twenty-minute break passed in the blink of an eye, and the players of the Chinese Olympic team walked onto the court in high spirits and full of confidence.

    They can see that the second goal in the first half has basically destroyed the confidence of the Cameroon players. Opponents without fighting spirit are not the slightest threat, even if they are from the European League.

    However, they ignored one thing. African teams lack discipline and African players often lack continuity. It is very likely that when they are favored by everyone, they will be beaten by the opponent without any ability to fight back and lose completely.  It is possible to burst out with amazing fighting spirit and crazy bloodiness without being favored by everyone, and create a so-called miracle!

    The Nigeria national team in the 1998 World Cup is a negative example. They were abandoned and lost four goals in a row. In the 1996 Olympics, they almost scored the same goal;> The Nigerian Olympic team is a positive example. They  Although he was at an absolute disadvantage, he fought back and created a miracle. He defeated two super teams, Brazil and Argentina, and won the championship!

    It is a pity that Milu coached the Nigerian national team in 1998, but did not have the Nigerian Olympic team. Otherwise, he would have a deeper understanding of the "nerve knife"-like characteristics of the African team.

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    To a certain extent, it was Kameni who saved the Cameroon team.

    The 17-year-old boy made a miraculous save. The value of the penalty kick he saved was not just that it did not let Cameroon fall behind by three goals, but that it restored the psychology of the Cameroon players who were about to collapse. From this  On the one hand, this save was priceless.

    After coach Nkono¡¯s encouragement at halftime, the wildness deep in the hearts of the Cameroon players began to burst out. There is a crazy factor in their blood, but they rarely show it.

    The second half just started, the Cameroon team in possession of the ball immediately launched a crazy attack!

    The Chinese Olympic team, which was slightly under-prepared, was immediately beaten and defeated. The Cameroon players made consecutive passes and quickly tore apart the Chinese Olympic team's defense. The ball quickly fell to Mboma at the edge of the penalty area.  At his feet, this famous striker who once played for the Japanese J-League immediately raised his leg and fired a long shot from outside the penalty area without stopping the ball!

    Jiang Hai gritted his teeth and flew forward, punching the ball out of the baseline with both fists!

    "Pay attention to defense! Don't let them shoot so easily!" Jiang Hai jumped up and shouted loudly: "Concentrate!"

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 411 The smell of gunpowder

    Following Mboma's long shot, Cameroon launched a crazy counterattack in the second half.

    In fact, the Cameroon team planned to use this tactic in the first half. Between the two goals scored by the Chinese team, they had a certain advantage on the field. However, the timing of the two goals scored by the Chinese team was too clever.  One point, one is just after the opening, Cameroon gave the opponent a blow in the head when they were preparing to attack, and just when they finally recovered the disadvantage on the scene and started to attack the Chinese Olympic team, another counterattack boosted their morale.  They were almost defeated. The Cameroon players almost collapsed mentally at that time. Otherwise, the Chinese team would not have easily created a penalty kick. If Kameni had not saved the penalty kick, there would be no need for Cameroon to play again in the second half.  .

    But now, they have been forced to a dead end, but they are not completely disappointed yet. In this case, it is easiest to inspire people to make a desperate counterattack.

    Lauren takes a long shot from the back row!  Li Gang blocked the ball with his body. Gremi intercepted the ball and passed it into the penalty area under Wu Jiang's pressure. Mboma, Eto'o, General Fan and Zhu Guosheng jumped up at the same time to fight for the top. In the end, it was  Jiang Hai, who attacked, was a head above everyone else and firmly grasped the ball in his hands.

    Two minutes later, Wurm stepped in to assist and passed the ball to the front of the penalty area. Olembe raised his leg and missed the ball. Mbami stepped in and shot from a long distance. The ball hit Zhu Guosheng and changed the line.  Fortunately, General Fan, who was trailing behind, reacted quickly and quickly made a tackle that fell to the ground and shoved the ball out of the baseline.

    Lauren took a corner kick and Mboma headed over the goal.

    At the beginning of the second half, Cameroon launched a violent attack. The Chinese fans in the stands held their breath nervously. Only then did they realize that a two-goal lead in the first half did not mean victory was in sight.  Looking at the opponent's crazy attack, it's not surprising that he might not be able to recover the score!

    Jiang Hai took a goal kick. He didn't dare to kick the ball now. Zhang Yulin was not on the court, and the frontcourt lacked high points. Cameroon's defense was very tall, and the black people's jumping ability also made them compete for headers.  He has an innate advantage, and General Fan, who is about the same height as Mboma, has repeatedly failed to win headers, which also illustrates this point.

    The ball was passed to Sun Chenghai, who dribbled the ball forward and broke through. At this time, the Chinese team's players in the backcourt were defensive.  Sun Chenghai can only rely on his own personal breakthroughs to disrupt the opponent's defense.

    After some entanglement, Sun Chenghai finally got rid of Olembe's defense. Seeing that Nie Fei had run away from Abanda's defense, he immediately raised his foot and sent the ball over.

    ? ;.Come on, a beautiful tackle on the ground intercepted the ball!

    Eto'o!  Cameroon forward Eto'o withdrew.  He judged Sun Chenghai's passing route and used his amazing speed to intercept the ball in advance!.

    ;.Towards Sun Chenghai¡¯s back!

    Sun Chenghai just got rid of Olembe, so Olembe was dragged behind him, but now it has become a wonderful open pass!

    "Return to defense!" Sun Chenghai immediately stopped, turned around and ran back, shouting at the same time.

    Olembe received the ball and rushed towards the empty right side of the Chinese team. General Fan in the middle immediately moved to fill the position, and Sun Chenghai was also chasing closely behind him.  In the middle, Zhu Guosheng and Mboma were entangled and ran towards the Chinese team's penalty area.

    The unguarded Olembe sprinted very quickly with the ball, although there was Sun Chenghai behind him and General Fan on the side.  The two main defenders of the Chinese team attacked him from two directions, but they could not interfere with him immediately. Olembe dribbled the ball all the way to the bottom line, and then passed the ball when Sun Chenghai and General Fan were about to form a circle.  Entering the restricted area!

    Seeing that General Fan could not stop Olembe's pass, he immediately made a sliding tackle, preparing to use his entire body to block the opponent's passing route!

    Unfortunately, it was still a step too late. The ball rolled in front of General Fan before General Fan's legs reached him and cleared the ball.

    Olembe¡¯s pass was a powerful ground ball. The ball flew close to the small penalty area line against the lawn. This position made goalkeeper Jiang Hai very embarrassed.  It doesn't matter if you attack, and it doesn't matter if you don't attack.

    Mboma and Zhu Guosheng were entangled and rushed towards the ball at the same time. Jiang Hai also decided to attack.  He pounced forward and rushed towards the ball

    The three of them collided into a ball, and the ball bounced off someone, drew a low parabola in the air, and slowly fell into the goal!

    Two to one!

    "Cameroon scored a goal" Huang Taixian's voice suddenly became lower: "In the 61st minute of the game, the Cameroon team made a counterattack. Olembe made a pass from the wing, and Mboma in the middle  The ball was scoredChinaThe team's goalkeeper Jiang Hai raised his hand to indicate that Mboma had committed a foul first, but the referee said that the goal was valid Let's take a look at the slow motion Olembe passed the ball, Zhu Guo

    Boma rushed towards the ball at the same time, Jiang Hai attacked at the same time Zhu Guosheng shoveled the ball out in advance, but the ball hit his knee, bounced up and fell into the goal, Zhu Guosheng's own goal!  But you can't blame him. In that situation, he couldn't shrink his legs. He could only shovel in and leave the ball to where it went.  Unfortunately, we were not so lucky this time.  "

    Zhu Guosheng looked at the ball sitting quietly in the net in frustration. He didn't need to watch the slow motion to know that he had scored the own goal. The feeling from his legs was also unmistakable Damn it, shouldn't I have scored this?  A kick?

    General Fan ran back helplessly. He understood Zhu Guosheng's mood very well. He also scored an own goal in the Asian Cup final. He knew that as a central defender, he had only one choice in such a situation, but Zhu Guosheng was the same as him.  Bad luck.

    "Stand up, it's not your fault. If I ran faster, he wouldn't have a chance to pass the ball." General Fan stretched out his hand to pull Zhu Guosheng up: "I know this feeling is uncomfortable but if it happens again  If you do it once, will you do it again?¡±

    Zhu Guosheng glanced at him, thought for a while and nodded firmly: "I will still do this."

    General Fan laughed.

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    Cameroon got one point back, and the Chinese Olympic team's good situation suddenly turned serious. There was still half an hour before the end of the game. Cameroon's morale was high. Looking at their offensive, scoring another goal to equalize the score or even take the lead would not be enough.  What is impossible? You must know that African teams are playing crazy but they can create any miracle. In the last Olympic finals, the powerful Argentina took the lead twice. Everyone thought that Nigeria was going to be finished. Who knew that they just won in the 74th minute?  He scored two goals in the last minute of the game to win the game. Especially with the physical fitness of African players, the more intense the game is and the further it is delayed, the more advantage they will have.

    The Chinese team wanted to control the rhythm and kicked a few shots back and forth in the backcourt after the kick-off. Unexpectedly, the Cameroon players swarmed forward one by one as if they had taken aphrodisiacs. General Fan immediately passed a diagonal kick to Sun Chenghai, and then Sun Chenghai also  Dare to lead more, and directly hand it over to Fei, who has the strongest ball control ability, with one kick, allowing him to grasp the rhythm.

    This time Nie Fei got the ball very comfortably, but as soon as the ball reached his feet, three Cameroon players immediately crowded around him, and Nie Fei was shocked by the speed

    l turned around and found an opening to break through. Unexpectedly, Djemba rushed forward and tackled the ball with an almost foul action. Nie Fei was knocked to the ground by his tackle and could not get up for a long time.  .

    The referee signaled for the game to continue, and Cameroon had no intention of passing the ball out of the sideline in a friendly manner to let the team doctor come in. Djemba made a diagonal pass and handed it to Gremi on the right.

    Gremi dribbled the ball forward. This action angered the players of the Chinese Olympic team. Zheng Zhi rushed over and gave the opponent a fierce tackle, shoveling the ball at Gremi's feet out of the sideline.

    At this time, the referee signaled the team doctors on the sidelines to enter the court. The Chinese team doctors immediately rushed into the court and lifted Nie Fei down.

    "Did they not commit a foul?" Zheng Zhi, who got up from the ground, shouted angrily at the referee. The referee ignored him and signaled that it was a foul ball from Cameroon.

    Zheng Zhi was also prepared to argue with the referee relentlessly. Nie Fei was his idol, but he was injured while dribbling the ball just now. However, those guys continued to attack regardless of the principle of fair play. How could he let the young him  Not popular!  Fortunately, Zhao Junzhe caught him and no one questioned the referee.

    "Damn, it's not good, the smell of gunpowder is getting stronger and stronger now." Pei Wei, who was standing next to the TV, frowned and said worriedly.

    His worries are not unreasonable. In terms of personal ability, the players of the Chinese Olympic team are slightly worse than the players of Cameroon. The upper hand they have now relies more on their discipline and overall ability to deal with the opponent.  , and Cameroon is eager to disrupt the war with you. This principle of using one's own strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses is not only found in Sun Tzu's Art of War.

    Now the anger of the Chinese players has been gradually aroused by the opponent's excessive movements. The movements of both sides on the court are getting bigger and bigger, and they have begun to deviate from the scope of normal competition

    If Milu hadn't shouted just now, "Whoever doesn't calm down will automatically lose the qualification to play in the World Cup", which made the Chinese players still have a trace of reason in their hearts, maybe there would have been a conflict just now, but now, they have become more and more rational.  I couldn't suppress my anger.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 412 Did the referee ruin the game?

    How is Nie Fei's situation?  "Milu ignored the situation on the field and asked directly. Now the situation has become passive and the midfielder cannot hold the ball. If Nie Fei is injured and comes off the field, the situation of the Chinese Olympic team will worsen.

    Fortunately, the team doctor brought him good news: "It's just a bruise, just bandage it." Milu breathed a sigh of relief.

    While Nie Fei was being treated for his injury, the game on the field was becoming more and more conflict-oriented.

    In the 65th minute, the Chinese team attacked. Li Jinyu took the ball and broke through into the penalty area. After being intercepted by Song, he was knocked to the ground. Li Jinyu was not a fuel-efficient person. When he was lying on the ground, he stretched out his feet from behind.  After hooking Song, the referee's whistle sounded and he ran towards this side at the same time.

    Naturally, Song, who had fallen and was chewing dirt, would not give up. He was a well-known defender in Europe with a bad temper. He was famous in both the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He punched Li Jinyu who had just gotten up. Fortunately,  The referee rushed to the middle of the two of them, each hit fifty boards, and showed a yellow card to each of them.

    Cameroon's long pass from the backcourt, Zhu Guosheng and Mboma both jumped up to compete for the top. Zhu Guosheng hit the ball first, and then hit Mboma's back with his elbow while he was in the air. Mboma fell to the ground.  The referee again showed a yellow card.

    Probably the referee also realized that something was wrong, and he began to play cards frequently to control the situation on the court. However, in this case, the players' anger had been completely aroused, and his actions had no effect.

    In the 73rd minute, Zhao Junzhe stole the ball in the middle and received a yellow card for a foul. In the 73rd minute, Olembe knocked down Sun Chenghai from behind.  Received the second yellow card and came off the field

    The Chinese fans were secretly happy that Cameroon had one less player, but five minutes later, Cameroon counterattacked. Eto'o successfully countered offside after receiving a beautiful direct pass from Gremi, and rushed into the Chinese team's penalty area with a single sword!

    General Fan, who was chasing after him, had no choice but to pull Eto'o to the ground from behind before he entered the penalty area. When the referee's whistle sounded, he walked directly to the field without looking at the referee.

    The referee showed a yellow card and a red card consecutively behind him, and the two sides were once again tied in terms of numbers.

    After General Fan walked off the field, he handed the captain's armband to Nie Fei, who ran up the field, and then sat down next to Milu.  Silent.

    "Fan, you did the right thing with the foul you just made, destroying the opponent's one-on-one goal." Milu's voice rang from his ears: "Don't worry, there will be a place for you in the future national team."

    General Fan raised his head and smiled bitterly at Milu.

    Mboma¡¯s free kick was too high and it was now the 78th minute of the game.  As long as the Chinese Olympic team persists for another quarter of an hour, they will be able to win the championship trophy.

    After General Fan came off the field, Li Gang returned to the central defender position. Milu reached out and called Sui Liang and Zhang Yulin over and asked them to warm up.

    He was going to replace Sui Liang and let Zheng Zhi also return to the central defender position to defend. As for Zhang Yulin warming up, it was just a precaution.

    But just after Sui Liang finished warming up, he explained to Sui Liang what to pay attention to after playing.  Cameroon has another great opportunity!

    Lauren launched a counterattack with a long pass from the backcourt, and Mboma jumped high. He judged the landing point one step ahead and got the header in front of Zhu Guosheng!

    With a flick of the header, the ball flew between the Chinese team's defense line and the penalty area line.  Eto'o showed his unique speed and awareness of grabbing points. He rushed out from between Wu Jiang and Li Gang and once again got a single chance!

    Li Gang repeated his old trick and wanted to foul, but Eto'o increased his speed again and he failed to tackle Eto'o!

    One-on-one with the goalkeeper!

    Eto'o faked a shot and knocked Jiang Hai to the ground. After taking the shot, he did not hesitate to kick and push the empty goal!

    Wu Jiang ran desperately towards the goal, flew up and stretched out his kick, preparing to block the ball!

    Unfortunately, he was still one step away. His outstretched foot did not touch the ball, and the ball flew into the goal without any hindrance!

    Two to two ties!  Chinese fans couldn't believe their eyes.  The Cameroon fans suddenly let out a huge cheer!

    "Damn it!" Milu punched the lawn hard - it was actually flat!

    "Zhang Yulin, come on, replace Li Jinyu!" Milu turned around and shouted to Zhang Yulin.

    The Cameroonians celebrated wildly for three minutes.  When the game restarted, the Chinese team replaced Zhang Yulin and Li Jinyu.

    Milu¡¯s intention for this substitution is very obvious. To continue to maintain offensive firepower, this is not only?For the remaining time, but also for overtime!

    But maybe the Chinese team ran out of luck in the first half. Before the end of the game, the Chinese Olympic team suffered another serious blow!

    Zhao Junzhe, who was returning to defense, knocked down Gremi who was dribbling the ball. The referee showed him a second yellow card. The Chinese team had one less player!

    "This game has become a farce!" Wong Tai Sin said angrily: "Everything must be blamed on this referee. It was his inconsistent performance that ruined the game.

    Race!  Three red cards and eleven yellow cards!  At the beginning, he was completely indifferent to Camer's playing style. When the conflict between the players on both sides became more and more serious, he began to overcorrect and continuously show yellow cards!  A good final was turned into this by him I really don't know how this referee became an international referee and was able to officiate such an important event as the Olympic football final!  "

    The more Wong Tai Sin talked about, the more angry he became: "If Zhao Junzhe's two fouls can be given a yellow card, then Olembe's foul at the beginning and Worm's foul before the end of the first half should be given a red card! The Chinese team is completely like this  Victim of the referee! I think the Chinese Football Association must file a complaint with FIFA after this game!¡±

    Wong Tai Sin's anger and the anger of Chinese fans cannot change the fact that has happened - the situation has taken a turn for the worse, the Chinese Olympic team's advantage has been exhausted, the score is tied, and the number of people is one less than the opponent. Although the game is nearing the end,  But there is still half an hour of overtime to play!

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    "In overtime, we can only choose to defend." Milu stood on the lawn, and the players of the Chinese Olympic team formed a circle around him - this is the rest time, and the rest before overtime is not allowed.  in the locker room, so Milu could only explain the overtime tactics to the players on the spot: "We have one less player, and Cameroon's physical advantage will be more obvious in overtime. Hao Dong should retreat a little.  Zhang Yulin is at the front, and everyone else stays behind to defend. Zheng Zhi plays as a central defender, and Li Gang protects in front of the penalty area. The offense depends entirely on Nie Fei and you three. Do you understand? Just pass the ball directly from the backcourt?  Look for Zhang Yulin, he just plays, there is no need to save energy." He emphasized: "In overtime, our first goal is to delay the penalty kick. If we have the chance, we must not take risks. We can't afford to lose, understand!  Yet?"

    "Understood!" The players replied with a somewhat feeble voice. It was not that they were low in fighting spirit, but that they were really tired.

    But the low voice does not mean that they have begun to lose hope in the game. In fact, they know very well that when the game reaches this point, they can only persevere until the moment of victory, or in other words, the moment of failure.

    When the competition reaches this level, no one will look down on the loser. At this moment, winning or losing does not seem to be that important anymore.

    In the thirty minutes of overtime, the Chinese Olympic team was at a physical disadvantage. With one less player, they had to use more energy than usual to fill the gap caused by the numerical disadvantage, even if they were too tired to run.  However, there is still a strong belief supporting them.

    After resisting several consecutive attacks from the opponent, the Chinese Olympic team finally struggled through the first half. Then they didn't even have a chance to breathe, so they had to run into the opponent's half to start the second half.

    No matter when, overtime is a great test for the players of both sides, especially after the implementation of the sudden death method, also known as the golden ball system, overtime brings not only physical pressure to the players, but also mental pressure.  Up.

    The Cameroon players also began to gasp loudly. They are not strong either. At this point in the game, they even consumed more physical energy than the Chinese Olympic team, and they were basically exhausted.

    At the beginning of the second half, Nie Fei, who had accumulated a little energy, took the ball and launched his last attack. He broke through the defense of two players in a row, and then played a beautiful one-on-one with Hao Dong to penetrate into the opponent's hinterland. Unfortunately, in the end  The shot missed the baseline slightly due to Song's interference, but it also shocked Kameni into a cold sweat.

    This guy is so scary. He is still capable of shooting such a tricky shot at this time. I was completely deceived by him and rushed in the opposite direction. If it weren't for Song's excellent defense

    :|It was as unscrupulous as in the first half. Of course, there were physical reasons for this.

    After the Chinese team grabbed the ball, they kicked back and forth in the backcourt. As soon as they saw the opponent approaching, they immediately kicked out to find Zhang Yulin in front. Time passed quickly.

    Milu used another substitution, Tao Wei replaced Li Gang, and he was preparing for the penalty shootout.

    &nbsp; Players on both sides of the field could no longer run. They were almost walking in the game, and time was running out.

    Finallythe referee looked at his watch and blew the whistle to end overtime!

    "The ninety-minute game and thirty-minute overtime are all over! The two sides are tied at two to two, and the game is about to enter a penalty shootout!"

 Volume 7 2000 Chapter 413 Defeat Yourself

    Chapter 413: Defeat Oneself

    As the referee's whistle sounded, countless commentators from all corners of the world expressed the same exclamation in various languages: "The one hundred and twenty minutes of the game are over! But the whole game is still not over.  At the end, these exhausted players have to bear more pressure to fight for penalty kicks! There has been a strange phenomenon in recent years, that is, the World Cup finals, which represent the highest level of world football, are often not amateur football before.  The representatives played wonderfully in the Olympic football final Often these players under the age of 23 are more adventurous The final of the 1994 World Cup was a zero-to-zero, but the final of the 1996 Olympic Games was a comeback from falling behind twice.  The 1998 final was a one-sided 3-0 draw, but in this year¡¯s Olympic final Cameroon tenaciously equalized the score after falling behind by two goals This penalty shootout is even more exciting!¡±

    Except for fans in China and Cameroon, other neutral fans are looking forward to the penalty shootout with excitement. However, for the players on both sides of the field, this penalty shootout is a psychological and physical blow to them.  test.

    The nine players on the Chinese team were lying on the ground, and the team doctors were giving them recovery massages. The substitutes were also helping the main players relax with massages. At this time, no one was thinking about their own worth.  Even General Fan lost any air of being a big boss and was enjoying squeezing Nie Fei's thigh.

    Milu and the assistant coaches were discussing the first five players in the penalty shootout. This is very important. Not to mention the selection of five players, even the order of appearance of these five players is very important.

    The initial five candidates for penalty kicks have been announced. The three offensive players, Nie Fei, Hao Dong, and Zhang Yulin, are certain. Tao Wei was replaced because he was asked to take penalty kicks, so he will naturally be selected. As for the final  One player sent Zheng Zhi.  His footwork is also good. Although he is a bit younger, Zhao Junzhe, the penalty kicker of the Liaoning team, has been sent off, so he can only be sent on.

    While Milu, Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu were discussing the order of the five players, Nie Fei suddenly stood up and sat up, saying in a deep voice: "Coach I will punish the first one."

    The surrounding players and coaches were stunned. Everyone could hear the determination in Nie Fei's words. General Fan tried to persuade him: "Little Fei, no one will blame you for missing that penalty kick.  Don't force yourself to do this out of anger or for any other reason"

    Everyone knows that the first and last players in a penalty shootout are often the ones who bear the heaviest pressure. However, Nie Fei once missed a penalty kick in the game, and now he takes the initiative to take the first one, which is the most important, just in case.  If you miss the penalty, you will be criticized by almost everyone!

    "No, I'll punish the first one. I'll definitely score." Nie Fei shook his head stubbornly.

    Milu stared at Nie Fei for a long time.  Then he nodded slowly: "Okay, you are the first."

    Nie Fei glanced at Milu gratefully, closed his eyes and lay down again.

    The most difficult one comes out first, and the rest will be easier.

    The second Zhang Yulin, the third Tao Wei.  The fourth one was Zheng Zhi, the fifth one was Hao Dong, and the rest were lined up one by one. Mi Lu quickly filled them in with a swipe of his pen.  Then he handed it to Tang Pengju and asked him to hand it over to the fourth official and the referee for review.

    The penalty shootout is about to begin. The spot is placed on the left goal, which is the Cameroon goal in the second half. Other irrelevant personnel have already left the field. The two goalkeepers Jiang Hai and Kameni are standing behind the goal. The other players are divided into two piles.  Standing in a row with arms crossed, waiting for the fateful moment to begin.

    The Chinese team took the first free throw, which is not good news.  Not exactly bad news.

    The advantage of taking a free throw first is that if you score it, you can create pressure on the opponent. The disadvantage is that if you fail to score, it gives the opponent a chance - half and half, it doesn't matter if you take the penalty first and then the penalty, the key is the success of the free throw.

    Nie Fei walked out of the circle where the Chinese players were. Hao Dong and Zhang Yulin, who were close to him, reached out and patted him on the back at the same time. Nie Fei looked back, smiled, and strode towards the goal.

    Kameni stood in the middle of the goal, looking at the opponent in front of him.

    More than an hour ago.  It was he who saved the penalty kick from the man opposite him.  Only then came the miracle of Cameroon equalizing the score - can he continue to maintain this miracle?

    ¡°Come on, Xiao Feizi!¡± Jiang Hai shouted from beside the goal.  Then he extended his thumb to Nie Fei.

    Nie Fei put the ball on the penalty spot expressionlessly, then straightened up and looked at his opponent coldly.

    The referee blew the whistle, Nie Fei took a run and shot!

    The ball shot to the upper left corner, the same position as the previous penalty kick!

    Kameni also pounced on the upper left corner!  ??Obviously, although Kameni is young, he also understands the psychology of his opponents!

    Nie Fei had to get up from wherever he fell, and Kameni was going to hit him again and drive him into the abyss!

    ??The ball is faster, or the hands are faster?  The result will be seen in the next second!

    The ball hit the junction between the crossbar and the uprights and entered the net!  Kameni's hand is only a hair away from the ball!

    Kameni thought brilliantly, and Nie Fei did even better!

    Didn¡¯t you guess that I was going to hit the upper left corner?  I still want to fight!  Play faster and at a more awkward angle!  Even if your judgment is correct, you won¡¯t be able to pounce!

    After seeing the ball enter the net, Nie Fei slammed his right fist downwards, then looked up to the sky and roared!  At the same time, there were huge cheers from the Chinese fans in the stands.

    Kameni got up from the ground and walked to the goal in frustration. He knew that if the penalty kick was tricky enough, no goalkeeper would be able to save it, but he still felt frustrated!  He guessed Nie Fei's psychology correctly, but still failed. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Kameni, and this was exactly the reason why Nie Fei chose to appear first and choose this angle!

    This is also a gamble!  If he scores, it will cause a blow to Kameni and affect the subsequent saves. As for losing the bet, not only will he have to accept verbal criticism, but it will also make the confidence of the free throw players behind the Chinese team even less!

    He still won the bet!  Regardless of the final result, at least Nie Fei defeated himself!

    The first player from Cameroon to play was the young striker Eto'o.  He shot a tricky ground ball. Although Jiang Hai judged the direction correctly, the ball still rolled from under him into the goal!

    After the first round, one to one!

    Zhang Yulin, the second player of the Chinese Olympic team, also easily scored the ball into the lower right corner of the goal. Kameni obviously did not recover from the blow just now, and he threw the ball in the wrong direction.

    Seeing this scene, Nie Fei nodded secretly. He had completed the task and even completed the extra ones.  Kameni did take a big hit from the first penalty.

    Cameroon's second player was Laurent. Sun Chenghai's teammate thought he was smart and made a fake move before pushing the ball towards the center. However, he ignored Jiang Hai's height. Jiang Hai tried hard to hit the ball after falling to the ground.  He stretched out his long legs in the middle of the penalty area and just blocked the ball!

    Lauren regretfully kicked the ball that rolled to his feet back into the goal, but the fact that he missed the penalty had already happened!

    Two to one!  After the second round, the Chinese Olympic team takes the lead!

    The third player on the Chinese Olympic team was Tao Wei. He was replaced at the end of the game.  There is no problem with his physical fitness at all, and his skills are relatively good. He also has a penalty kick record in Beijing Yulin, so there should be no problem!

    But he just missed the penalty - he deceived the goalkeeper Kameni, but kicked the ball into the goal post!

    Tao Wei¡¯s legs went weak.  All of a sudden he knelt on the ground.

    how so?  Tao Wei almost cried. He had only played a few times in the Olympics. He finally had a big scene, but missed an important penalty kick!

    Tao Wei finally walked back by himself.  The other players did not bother to comfort him, and stared intently at Gremi, Cameroon's third player, as if they wanted to poke a hole in his back.

    The Real Madrid substitute was not affected by these hostile looks. He calmly scored the ball into the upper right corner. Two to two, the two sides were on the same level again.

    Zheng Zhi, the fourth player to play, scored the penalty kick despite the pressure!  Kameni pounced to the left, but he shot the ball into the middle!  Three to two!

    The fourth player from Cameroon is Mboma!  Milu originally thought that Mboma should be the last place, which was completely beyond his expectation.

    Mboma made the free throw easily.  Jiang Hai misjudged and rushed in the opposite direction, three to three.

    It was the last round, and Hao Dong took the ball. The ball seemed as heavy as Qian Jun.

    The whistle blows, start, shoot!

    Hao Dong realized something was wrong the moment he took the shot, and his supporting foot suddenly went soft the moment he shot.  The kicking part is completely wrong!

    ??????????????????? The ball flew feebly towards the lower right corner of the goal. Kameni made a side dive and firmly suppressed the ball under him!

    Milu closed his eyes in pain off the field.  After all calculations, he missed the point that Hao Dong's physical strength was not very good to begin with. After playing for 120 minutes, his physical fitness was completely exhausted. How could he take a penalty kick well in this situation?

    The last hope of the Chinese team lies in the hands of Jiang Hai.

    Cameroon¡¯s lastThe first person to appear is Worm!  Pei Wei's eyes lit up. He remembered that in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, it was Worm who missed a key penalty that prevented Cameroon from appearing in the World Cup in Germany. The Chinese team still has a chance!

    but¡­¡­

    Worm shoots!  Bottom right corner!  Jiang Hai judged first and then made the save, but it was already too late!

    The ball missed the post and flew into the goal, just a little bit behind!

    Pei Wei¡¯s vision in front of the TV went dark and he fell backwards. Before he fell into coma, the last thing he saw was the ecstatic expressions of the Cameroon players on the TV

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 414 Asia¡¯s No. 1 Net Worth

    Wei fainted, which almost frightened Su Mei and Mr. Su next to him. Fortunately, there was a shortage of everything nearby, except for doctors. Although he was an obstetrics and gynecologist, he could still do basic examinations.

    After a lot of trouble, Pei Wei woke up. He was just too excited, and his blood rushed to his heart. In addition, men over forty years old have some problems such as high blood pressure, so he fainted.

    Pei Wei opened his eyes and saw Su Mei's anxious face. He hurriedly sat up and helped Su Mei sit down: "Oh, I'm fine, I'm just anxious for the moment Don't get excited, move.  It¡¯s not going well if you have fetal gas Doctor, check my wife to see if the baby is not affected?¡±

    Su Mei felt relieved and sat down on the sofa obediently to undergo the examination. An examination was an examination, and she was not idle at all. She scolded Pei Wei for a while: "You said you, just watching a ball, what the hell?"  Why are you so excited? Even if you lose, isn't this what you said before the competition? It's better to just faint now. Do you think you are still 17 or 18?"

    "It's my fault, it's my fault" Pei Wei made a gesture of surrender with both hands, and continued to reflect: "That's what I said, but after eating fast and chanting Buddha's name for a lifetime, I ended up with a bowl of dog meat It's just one step away You  When will there be such a good opportunity as now? This is a world championship. How many times can a player have the opportunity to participate in the finals of a world-class competition? I feel sorry for them."

    "Let's come back next time." Su Mei comforted Pei Wei while undergoing the examination: "Isn't there another chance in the future?"

    "That's what I say, but I'm really lucky this time, otherwise I might have been eliminated in the group stage." Pei Wei shook his head: "Forget it, what happened is in the past, it's meaningless to talk about it anymore This year's  The competition is over, but there are still enough things to do.¡±

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    The "next thing" in Pei Wei's mouth naturally refers to Nie Feidi's transfer. Although the Chinese Olympic team ranked second this time, this result was enough to surprise everyone. As the midfield engine of the Chinese Olympic team, his performance  Nie Fei, who has always been outstanding, has taken a big step forward in terms of fame and influence.

    Now it was Roma's president Sensi's turn to regret it - if he had taken the time to arrange Fei's transfer before the Olympics, the price he paid might have been much lighter, and now, a man who almost won the best player in the Olympics  (In the final rating, he was only a few points behind the most famous Olympic star Zamorano and ranked second).  He is also a versatile player in the midfield and wide. Since the head coach Capello has already named him, everyone knows that the expenditure will definitely not be small.

    Gao Qi is naturally the happiest one. He knows that Nie Fei's heart is no longer in Perugia, and he does not expect to keep Nie Fei - when the player's contract expires in two years, most clubs want to keep him.  He was about to renew his contract next time. Gao Qi knew with his knees that Jiang Hao, the ghost-like agent, would definitely put forward a salary request that would break the team's salary structure.  Naturally, he would not do such a thing, and the two-year contract in his hands gave him enough confidence.

    Jiang Hao knows that this period of time is enough for him to be busy - Serie A starts relatively late this year, but the first round of games will also start on October 1st, and in the current season of each Serie A team  Pre-season training has also begun. Although Nie Fei can postpone his participation in pre-season training until September 10th because he participated in the Olympic finals, it cannot be later, that is to say.  Within these ten days, he must complete all transfer procedures, otherwise it will affect the enclave's pre-season training.

    Everyone knows that the extent to which a new player can integrate into the game depends on the effect of his pre-season training. The most important thing among them is time.  The longer you spend training with your new teammates, the more familiar you will become and the better you will be able to perform at your normal level.

    The legendary Argentinian striker Batistuta introduced by Roma has now begun training with the team, but Nie Fei has not made any movement yet. Originally, Capello introduced Batti to play the main role, and brought in Fei to play in the frontcourt.  Retain a versatile and powerful substitute, but Nie Fei cannot be willing to sit on the bench just because of this. After the new head coach takes office, in addition to the players he brings, the only way to get familiar with other players is to watch the players in training.  Nie Fei couldn't wait any longer for his performance.

    It is for this reason.  So as soon as the Olympics ended, Jiang Hao, who was the transfer director of Yunjia Tianyu and the full-time agent of several players from Yunjia Tianyu, flew directly to Italy, traveling back and forth between Rome and Perugia every day.  Build bridges for both sides.

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    Speaking of agents,

    LikeIntermediaries are almost the same. They earn commissions by connecting the two parties. Even the share is surprisingly similar to the intermediary's income, which is 5% - except that the agent's income is 5% of the player's income, while the intermediary's income is 5%.  It's a three-to-two ratio, with buyers and sellers paying 3% and 2% of the transaction amount respectively.

    As an agent, naturally you would like the higher the transfer fee for your players, the better - you must know that the players themselves can also get part of the transfer fee, not to mention income such as signing fees. The higher the player's income, his  The income will be higher.

    Roma is eager to get the player Nie Fei. Now their main lineup has basically been determined. The two forwards are Batistuta and the small plane Montella, the attacking midfielder is Totti, and the two wide midfielders are Brazilians.  Cafu and Frenchman Candela, but there are no trustworthy substitutes for Cafu and Totti. There is only Delvecchio as a substitute in the forward line. Sometimes Totti will also be a guest forward. If Nie Fei can come  If so, Capello would have enough confidence to rotate. Originally, Capello was interested in the talented bad boy Cassano of the Barry team, but Barry refused to let him go, so now only Nie Fei is left.  Urgent candidate.

    Gao Qi, an old fox, is naturally not in a hurry. Anyway, according to the contract, Nie Fei will stay in Perugia for two years. With Nie Fei's current age and potential, his worth will only continue to rise, so he is not in a hurry.

    After Jiang Hao went back and forth several times, Roma paid an astonishing 12 million U.S. dollars for the transfer fee, but Gao Qi refused to let go of 20 million U.S. dollars, a price that made Sensi jump, making Sensi furious.  He even shouted that he didn¡¯t want this player anymore.

    Of course, in the transfer of players, such words have no credibility at all - it is rare to see impulsiveness in European transfer wars. Nothing else is important, only interests are the most important - Jun Bujian International  The rivals Milan and AC Milan still have frequent personnel exchanges, and the rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid still have frequent transfer relationships. After all, Manchester United and Liverpool are the only ones that have not had any players transfer to each other for decades.  One family, no other semicolons.

    But even so, Jiang Hao felt that he couldn't afford to delay it. It was already September 5th, and Fei had only five days of vacation left. If he couldn't finish the matter within these five days, he would suffer a loss by then.  It was Nie Fei himself.

    For this reason, Pei Wei also flew to Italy and had a serious negotiation with Gao Qi. Although Nie Fei is now a player in Perugia, Pei Wei still has 20% of the secondary transfer in his hands.  It will be divided into shares, which means that he has every right to interfere with Nie Fei's transfer, and Gao Qi has received a lot of benefits from Yunjia Tianyu in recent years. Although he spent a lot of money, the two players he bought are  It was enough for him to make a lot of money - Materazzi has now become the captain of Perugia, and Fei was the hero of the team's relegation last season and almost reaching the International Toto Cup last season, not to mention  How much benefit will the transfer of these two players bring to Perugia in the future? The benefits brought to Perugia by staying in Serie A far exceed their transfer fees - for Perugia like  For such a small team without strong financial strength, relegation basically means eternal sinking.

    In fact, Gao Qi also hopes to sell Nie Fei. First of all, he is unwilling to increase Nie Fei's salary. Secondly, Nie Fei's performance in the Olympics is now a hot period. Selling at this time can  In order to maximize the benefits, after talking with Pei Wei, Gao Qi relaxed and did not set the price at 20 million, but said that it could be negotiated.

    Since he said it was possible to talk, it meant there was a chance - Jiang Hao finally got a result after running back and forth between Rome and Perugia several times again.

    Through Jiang Hao's transfer, Roma finally offered a price that even surprised Pei Wei - a transfer fee of 16 million U.S. dollars, a four-year contract, an annual salary of 2 million U.S. dollars, and various bonuses.  However, 50% of the image rights belong to the club.

    Sixteen million dollars!  Even in this period when the value of players has been infinitely increased, it is definitely a surprising number!  You know, Roberto Baggio's transfer from Inter Milan to Brescia this year was worth only a measly US$2 million!  When Nie Fei himself learned the news, he was stunned.

    On September 8, Roma officially announced that Nie Fei, the Chinese midfielder who played for Perugia, had transferred to Roma. The transfer fee was US$16 million and the contract was for four years. At the press conference, Nie Fei showed off his new second team.  Number ten jersey.

    After the transfer, Nie Fei also became the most valuable player in Asia's history. Compared with his first transfer, his value increased nearly five times. Joining Roma also made him Asia's first truly meaningful player.  Become a player for Serie A giants!

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    Jiang Hao, you did a great job.  "Pei Wei wanted to laugh when he thought of this price. The income from the transfer exceeded three million US dollars, but this was not what he valued: "Sixteen million Oh my God, I never thought that a Chinese player could  Worth this price, although I think he is worth this price, but in the European football transfer market, a player's worth is not determined solely by his strength. Roma's willingness to pay this price really surprised me.  "

    "That's thanks to Mr. Gao Qi." Jiang Hao said with a smile on the phone: "He is the most cunning club chairman I have ever seen, able to maximize interests. His tough attitude at the beginning was just a gesture.  , If he hadn¡¯t bitten so hard, Rome would have paid up to 12 million.¡±

    "Actually, it's just a small profit." Pei Wei snorted: "He pays too much attention to immediate interests If it were me, I would rather ask Roma for a few young players to serve as partners, so that I can have a good relationship with Roma.  To obtain higher practical benefits, there are several good players in the Roma youth team He has done a really good job in the details, but he does not have a long-term vision. "

    ¡°Well, there are several club owners who can compete with you.¡± Jiang Hao flattered him without any trace of it.

    "Haha, you don't have to flatter me I can think this way because I have enough financial resources, but Gao Qi doesn't. Sometimes you can only focus on immediate interests first But this time you also make money.  It¡¯s a lot, Mr. Five Percent,¡± Pei Wei said with a laugh.

    "A little bit, I can always get some benefits from working for you, boss." Jiang Hao replied with a smile.

    Just when Pei Wei was about to hang up the phone, Jiang Hao suddenly said: "Boss, I heard news yesterdayDeng Ga. is about to retire."

    Pei Wei was stunned.

    ??Dengga, a famous tough guy in international football, captain of the Brazilian national team in two World Cups, a 37-year-old veteran this year, and the first real world superstar owned by Yunjia Tianyu Club, is about to leave?

    In fact, Dunga's career has lasted long enough. He was born in 1963 and is now thirty-seven years old. Players of his generation such as Laudrup and Klinsmann have retired. Dunga is considered a  The last to retire among the stars of that age group.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t know what Dunga will do in the future. In fact, he never paid attention to news about Dunga in his previous life after his death in 1998.  Dunga is as unknown in life as his defensive midfielder position. Unlike his other championship teammates, he still shines brightly even after retirement and has never disappeared from people's eyes. He is low-key and unpretentious, but  Extremely important, this is Dunga.

    After knowing the news.  Pei Wei once called Dunga, hoping that Dunga could take up a position at Yunjia Tianyu Club, but Dunga politely declined. He has accepted the invitation of the Brazilian International Team and will serve as the team's head coach next year.  .

    However, Pei Wei did not gain much. Deng Jia agreed to serve as the honorary principal of a football school in Yunjia Tianyu purely to help Pei Wei. Pei Wei did not need to pay a penny of salary. Deng Jia could do it when he was free.  I will come to this football school to give guidance to the young players.

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    After the Olympics.  The Chinese Olympic team has completed their mission. Due to his outstanding performance in leading the team, Milu automatically became the head coach of the Chinese national team and will be responsible for the national team's impact on the 2002 World Cup.  However, no one will think that Milu cannot complete this task. This World Cup will be very easy for the Chinese team. Although FIFA only gives Asia 2.5 places, Japan and South Korea, as hosts, have directly entered the World Cup finals.  There are only a few teams such as Saudi Arabia and Iran that pose a threat to the Chinese team.

    More importantly, because the Chinese team has performed very well in the past few years, and the Chinese Football Association has become more and more vocal in the AFC, it is almost certain that after entering the final top ten, the Chinese team will definitely  Will become the top seed in the group.  In this way, the Chinese team will gain a quite advantageous position in the group.

    Pei Wei, who has been there, is naturally aware of this situation, but that successful entry into the World Cup actually became the trigger for the complete decline of Chinese football - the then Chairman of the Football Association, "The King of Hell," gambled heavily on the World Cup and suspended promotion and promotion for two consecutive years.  The league, the foundation of Chinese football, suffered a devastating blow.  Stopping promotion and relegation has made the league lose its biggest attraction, sponsors' enthusiasm for investment has been hit the hardest, fans have completely lost interest in the league, and the chances of match-fixing, black whistles, and tacit goals have been maximized. Just as the Chinese national team succeeds  Less than two months after entering the World Cup, the "11-2 incident" brought the anger of fans across the country to its peak. Although the Football Association took pains to punish the team involved in the case, it was severely punished.It's already too late

    The roots of the entire league are rotten, and the league has lost all credibility. With the excitement of the team rushing into the World Cup, no one could have expected that it would be the last glory of Chinese football.

    Fortunately, history is completely different now.

    After entering the World Cup without dividing the league into sections in 1998, fans, Chinese players, clubs and the Football Association have all become accustomed to placing national team games such as the World Cup qualifiers between leagues. Although this approach  It will affect the combat effectiveness of the national team to a certain extent - after all, the national team still needs enough time to train for all the players to form a tacit understanding - but in the long run, failing to enter the World Cup will not make a country's  The level of football has regressed, and the promotion and relegation of the league that has been suspended for two years will definitely lead to the destruction of the league that a country has finally managed to run!

    The impact of this year's Asian Cup and Olympic Games on the league is already obvious. Since there are two important competitions, the league must give way, making this year's league schedule unprecedentedly intensive. The fans' enthusiasm has already been exhausted in the Asian Cup and Olympic Games.  That¡¯s almost it. Coupled with the intensive schedule and tired players, the excitement of the league has been compromised to a certain extent, so this year¡¯s league fan attendance has experienced negative growth for the first time.

    The one most affected by the Olympics is probably Yunjia Tianyu. Their Olympic team has the most players, reaching three. Among the other clubs competing for the championship, Dalian and Liaoning only have two, and Shanghai only has one overage player, Jianghai.  Shandong didn't even have one player. In the final sprint, Yunjia Tianyu fell behind from the beginning.

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    What lies ahead of head coach Mourinho is a mess.

    Although Adriano has been released from the hospital, he naturally cannot participate in the game immediately after not training for two months. The three Olympic team players, Zheng Zhi, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, have been tired for a summer and will not be allowed to rest for a few days.  No one can explain it. Four absolute main players were suddenly missing. Mourinho was really stretched in terms of formation.

    Mourinho directly found Pei Wei and said unceremoniously: "Pei, I don't understand why there is no one available for me According to observations in the past year, Yunjia Tianyu's players have the best potential ability.  , no Chinese club can have nearly ten teams of all ages like Yunjia Tianyu, but there are only twenty-three members of the first team! In a situation like this, I have no one to use!  I would say this is a huge waste of club resources!¡±

    After hearing these words, Pei Wei was stunned. He had always believed that for a club to become combat effective, it needed about fifteen players who could serve as the main force and seven or eight players who were capable and willing to serve as substitutes. His  The team building policy has always been based on this, but Mourinho suddenly said that this was a huge waste of resources, which surprised Pei Wei.

    After listening to Pei Wei's explanation, Mourinho nodded: "This approach is correct, but it did not consider one problem, that is, maybe these 23 players can get enough training, but the young players in the reserve team  It is difficult for the players to stand up - they have been training and playing in the reserve team, and they are familiar with the reserve team's methods. After all, the reserve team and the first team are still very different. In this case, it will be impossible to temporarily transfer players from the reserve team.  What role does it play? After the reserve team players and the main players of the first team have developed a tacit understanding in training, the manpower shortage has long passed. This has resulted in no one being available when they want to use people, and overcrowding when they are not needed. After all,  There is still a big gap in strength between the players in the reserve team and the first team, and they cannot be used as soon as they are transferred. Players are not gears or spare parts of the machine. "

    "Then what do you think should be done?" Pei Wei had to be convinced. Experts are experts. He could see at a glance that Yunjia Tianyu's current player model was inappropriate. This is also the reason why Yunjia Tianyu has often encountered a shortage of players in the past two years.

    Mourinho could see it, but Wenger and Benitez in front couldn't. It doesn't mean that they are worse than Mourinho. It's because Yunjia Tianyu was at its peak when they were coaching.  In the Wenger era, Nie Fei, Hao Dong, Sun Chenghai and other strong players who were basically not injured and missed the game gave the substitutes basically no chance to play. However, in the Benitez era, Nie Fei and the others were even better.  Floor, after Nie Fei and the others left, Yunjia Tianyu had six more world-class foreign aids, and there would be no problems in this regard.  Speaking of which, Mourinho's luck is even worse. His Yunjia Tianyu team is much worse in strength than the Yunjia Tianyu team of previous years.

    "Then what do you think should be done?" Pei Wei asked.

 Volume 7 2000 Volume 7 Chapter 416 Return from Liaoning

    Maintaining a first-team roster of more than 30 people, and training together at ordinary times is enough for them to form a tacit understanding with each other. I have watched the video of last year's game. The reason why Adriano can quickly play in the first team is  The main force, that's because he has been training with the first team since the year before last, right?  There is no need to take the performance of the reserve team so seriously. Yunjia Tianyu has won the reserve team league championship for several consecutive years, but it has not been able to produce a few useful players. This is the problem.  Training is done five days a week. Before the game, only the players who have made the roster will be brought to the competition venue. The others who have been eliminated will enter the reserve team to play the game. The reserve team must fully serve the first team instead of just getting good results for themselves. Then  Useless.  Doing this can also discover in advance players who are not strong enough to become the first team, eliminate them at any time and replenish fresh strength at any time, promote the team's competition and the players' sense of urgency. As long as this is done, with Yunjia Tianyu's strong reserve force, no more than two players can be eliminated.  In 2016, Yunjia Tianyu didn¡¯t need to worry about no players being able to top him.  "Mourinho said.

    "Good idea!" Pei Wei applauded. Although the method proposed by Mourinho makes the first team's training tasks much heavier, compared with the fact that young players can enter their roles faster, this burden is basically negligible.  .

    In the past, when the first team was short of players, they would go to the reserve team to ask for the top players recommended by the coach, but it is impossible for a player to make an impact as soon as he comes on the field. Apart from anything else, it takes a lot of time just to form a tacit understanding and cooperation-  ¨DFootball is a team sport. After becoming professional, even if a player is a genius, it is impossible for him to suddenly show his full strength after coming to an unfamiliar environment. That is something that only appears in comics and novels.  .

    "Just do what you say." Pei Wei said decisively: "Starting from next year, this system will begin to officially operate. At the same time, I will transfer two coaches Ding Yu and Xia Liquan from the reserve team to join the coaching staff to help you and  Li Huajun trains and takes players into the reserve team during games. Starting next year, I will not have any requirements for the performance of the reserve team. "

    "Thank you for your generosity." Mourinho said with a smile.

    "Also, let me emphasize one more thing." Pei Wei replied: "I don't have any requirements for the results of this year's league. If I can't win the championship, I will bear the pressure alone. You alone have the final say on the team's affairs  A three-year contract, I will not let you leave the position of head coach of Yunjia Tianyu before the end of the contract."

    Mourinho said nothing.  He just stretched out his hand and shook Pei Wei's hand tightly.

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    On October 8th, the final four rounds of the league began to resume.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who was missing four main players, was tied 1-1 by Wuhan Yazhi at home. The Wuhan team played their defensive counterattack tactics to a very high level. As soon as they came on the field in the first half, they used a surprise attack to score the first goal, and then used  The tenacious defense held until the end, although at the beginning of the second half, young player Sun Bing broke through and used a beautiful assist to help Weah tie the score.  However, in the remaining 40 minutes or so, the Wuhan team withstood Yunjia Tianyu's indiscriminate bombardment and successfully maintained the score until the end.

    Among the three teams tied for first place, Yunjia Tianyu managed to get one point, which is pretty good. Shandong Hualong lost to Shanghai 1-2 at home. While losing three points, they were also chased by the Shanghai team.  With a one-point advantage, Liaoning defeated Jilin in the relegation zone in an away game and occupied the top spot alone. Dalian defeated Yunnan.  With the points reaching 40 points, Qingdao still has not lost hope of winning the championship. Qingdao defeated its relegation opponent Xiamen with two goals, adding a heavy weight to its relegation.

    Seven days later.  Yunjia Tianyu once again failed to score three points. Although all three Olympic team players played, they had nothing to do with Qingdao, which was fighting for relegation. They were forced to a score of 0-0 by their opponents and watched helplessly as they defeated Beijing at home.  The gap between Liaoning and itself will become wider and wider.

    With two rounds left in the league, Liaoning leads second place Yunjia by four points - the league championship has basically been won. This is something no one expected. Among several teams that have the strength to win the championship, the final schedule of the Liaoning team is  The most difficult opponents are Jilin, Beijing, Chongqing and Shandong.  However, Yunjia Tianyu and Shandong Hualong lost consecutive games. Yunjia Tianyu was tied by two bottom six teams in a row, while Shandong Hualong lost one and drew one in the two games against Shanghai and Chongqing.  Watching helplessly, Liaoning established its final advantage with the help of a wave of two consecutive victories.

    October 22nd, the 25th round of the league.

    Liaoning¡¯s home stadium Anshan Iron and Steel Stadium is already packed with people. In today¡¯s game, they only need to win to win the league championship trophy this season!  Liaoning fans have been waiting for this day for a long time!

    They have had brilliance - even brilliance that no one can match - "Ten Crowns"The title of ?? is not earned for nothing, but after the start of the professional league, the Liaoning team, once the leader of Chinese football, began to go from bad to worse.

    They were relegated in 1995, and then spent three years in Class B.

    Last year's vigorous Liao Xiaohu team once again gave people a glimpse of the "Ten Champions" team that swept everything. Unfortunately, in the last round, they gave up the championship that they had almost won. This year  , it¡¯s finally time for them to harvest!

    Liaoning fans all know that the reason why they can once again dream of the league championship after eight years must be thanked to two people!

    The first one is Zhang Bing, the boss who only took over Liaoning this year!

    Ever since Yunjia Tianyu was born, made three big strides in two years, and became the first team to win the league championship after the start of the professional league, all fans of the A-A club hope that their boss is a person like Pei Wei.  !  Fans of Shandong Hualong immediately saw the joining of two world-class players and a league championship after Hualong took over. Now that Zhang Bing has taken over Liaoning, he immediately made a leap in Liaoning's performance!

    The second one is the heavyweight brought in by Zhang Bing, the Brazilian striker "Lone Wolf" Romario!

    Twenty-four league rounds and twenty goals, the Brazilian has become Liaoning's new city hero. After taking away the No. 11 jersey of last season's captain and top scorer Qu Shengqing, Romario also took the opportunity to  Taking away Qu Shengqing's main position and all the honors, with unlimited support from the Liaoning team's midfielder and strong cover from his striker partner Zhang Yulin, Romario was at ease, scoring goals one after another.  It also brought one victory after another to the Liaoning team.

    Romario's twenty goals have surpassed Hao Dong's record of nineteen goals in the 1997 season. It is conceivable that with two rounds of the league left, Romario will continue to refresh his own goals.  Goal record.

    Zhang Bing sat on the rostrum with a smile. Fans around the stands kept cheering for him on the rostrum. He also kept smiling and nodding. This young chairman, who had only been here for a year, quickly conquered the hearts of Liaoning fans.  Zhang Bing had a long-awaited heart, which also gave Zhang Bing a lot of fun.

    "The football club is indeed very interesting! It is much happier than when I was in Philadelphia! No wonder Pei Wei likes this thing so much. It seems that next year I will sit on the coach's bench and watch the game like him"  Zhang Bing touched his chin and thought.

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    Liaoning's opponent in this game is the Chongqing team, which is ranked sixth. This game is not only a strong dialogue, but also related to the championship-as long as the Liaoning team can win this game, nothing will happen to other teams, so  Natural Sports Channel also chose this game to be broadcast live.

    The Chongqing team played very well this season and still had hope of winning the championship until the final stage of the league. Although it is no longer possible for them to win the championship, based on the honor of the team, they will not surrender easily.

    Chongqing, which is good at offense, still launched a fierce attack on the Liaoning team with crazy offense in this game. Their sharp offensive line stabbed Liaoning three times - but precisely because they focused too much on offense, they  Liaoning's defense line was also torn apart time and time again.

    Five to three!  The league game with the most goals this season appeared. Liaoning scored three goals by Chongqing and also tore through Chongqing's defense five times. Romario scored the 21st goal of the season.  But Zhang Yulin showed his best form in this game, scoring a hat trick alone and creating a penalty kick for captain Zhao Junzhe to score!

    Before the game ended, Anshan Iron and Steel Stadium became a sea of ??joy. The victory of this game heralded that the Siberian Tigers Liaoning team, which had been away from the national league championship for eight years, finally ascended to the throne of the national championship again and became a professional team.  The fifth team to win the league championship since the league began!

    On other venues, although Yunjia Tianyu and Shandong Hualong both won, the victory in this game obviously came a little late.

    "Is the Liaoning champion?" Pei Wei looked a little disappointed after hearing the news, but he quickly laughed: "It doesn't matter, we still have a futureWe can't defeat Yunjia Tianyu even if we lose one or two league championships.  "

    Yunjia Tianyu has lost the league championship for two consecutive years. Although they defeated Shanghai Shenhua in the Football Association Cup in November to win the championship, it is obvious that this championship did not satisfy Yunjia fans.

    Chinese football has come to an end at the turn of the century. This is a glorious year for Chinese football. The two achievements of Asian Cup championship and Olympic runner-up are unique in the history of Chinese football. The return of the domestic strong team Liaoning has also made fans  A new year for the league, a new year for the countryThe team has greater expectations.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 417 The Turn of the Millennium

    In Yunjia, the sky is gray. Except for a few rays of sunshine occasionally, it is cloudy most of the time. People's mood seems to be the same as the sky, and there is not much to do.  vigorously.

    But this year, it is an exception.

    After the time entered December, Yunjia City gradually began to become lively. Although the school was not on holiday yet and there were no energetic students, the young people who had just graduated were in high spirits. Every time after nightfall,  The usually quiet streets are full of brilliance. Men and women are displaying their youthful passion to their heart's content, and their laughter makes the cold night sky seem warm.

    Especially as New Year's Day approaches, the atmosphere becomes more lively - not for any other reason, but because this year's upcoming New Year's Day will be a very special day - the night of December 30th this year.  , is not only the last day of this year, but also the last day of this century, and even more so the last day of this millennium!

    You are very lucky to be able to catch up with the turn of the century. After all, a century is a hundred years. Those who are unlucky may not catch up with the turn of the century until their death, let alone the turn of the millennium!

    The last day of the year 2000, after this day, all mankind will enter a new year, a new century, and a new millennium!

    Naturally, the media, not to be outdone, gave this year¡¯s New Year¡¯s Day a very festive name: Millennium.

    On this day, after dinner, young people who were not willing to be lonely had already poured into the streets. As for what they were going to do, they probably didn't have any specific goals, but one thing is certain - at this time today, if at ten o'clock in the evening  It would be such a waste to go to bed before two o'clock. You have to do something special, right?

    Ever since.  You can see surging crowds of people on the streets of all sizes - only at this time will you feel that China's population is indeed the largest in the world - usually this happens only a few days before the Chinese New Year when doing New Year's shopping  Appeared.

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    On this night, Pei Wei's home was also very lively. Normally, Pei Wei's villa was always quite clean. Generally speaking, Pei Wei didn't go home too much. He just wanted to be clean when he went home. In Su  This is even more true after Mei is pregnant, but today is an exception.

    "How are you preparing?" Su Mei, whose belly had begun to bulge, walked down the stairs and asked Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei, who had just hung up the phone, hurriedly greeted him: "Oh, be careful It's been more than six months now and there's only less than a month left before the due date. What's wrong with something as dangerous as going down the stairs?  You can do it. By the way, you can move to the first floor tomorrow to avoid having to climb up and down.¡±

    "It's so delicate." Su Mei said with a smile. Since she was pregnant, Pei Wei has become a nagging old lady. She can't do this or that: "The doctor said, don't move much every day."  Climbing the stairs twice can also help the delivery go smoothly.¡±

    At this time, Pei Wei had time to answer Su Mei's words: "It's ready. We don't need anything to eat, drink or anything, and we're just waiting for people to come."

    "It's been a long time since it was so lively." Su Mei said with a smile, "I'm going to have a lot of fun today."

    Pei Wei wanted to say something, but held it back.

    He knew that Su Mei was born to be a lively person, but she was severely restricted after becoming pregnant. Although her mother and he were with her, it was very uncomfortable for a person who was used to being lively to suddenly become quiet.  How could I refuse the opportunity to have some fun at home?

    ????????? Actually, it¡¯s okay to put it bluntly, it¡¯s just that something that stopped for a year has to start again ¨C after Pei Wei formed Yunjia Tianyu.  Almost every year during the Chinese New Year, Pei Wei always invites foreign players, head coaches, and domestic players who are alone at home to have a family-style gathering - this is to promote relationships, and at the same time, Pei Wei's selfishness is involved.  , he had been a bachelor before.  It's always a bit lonely during the Chinese New Year, so you can invite a few people to liven things up.

    Nie Fei was a frequent attendee of this party before he transferred to Europe. Later, after Adriano and his family came, he often attended this party. The reason why it was not held last year was because Pei Wei was busy with the Spark Project and went to Beijing and  Xu discusses some things.

    There were not too many guests today. Pei Wei only invited Adriano's family, Messi's family, Deco, a bachelor who has not returned to China, and three other Yunjias, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Ailin.  Local players.

    Mother Su and Mr. Su did not attend the party. They had already gone home.  Only the medical team was left, and Pei Wei would not treat them badly. Anyway, Pei Wei'sThe child is big.  A sumptuous dinner was also prepared for them in another room.

    "What a millennium." Pei Wei thought in his heart and suddenly laughed,

    Looking at him strangely, Pei Wei, who noticed that he was losing his composure, smiled and waved his hand, indicating that

    Naturally, he couldn¡¯t say that he was laughing because he remembered how he lived in the millennium he once lived.

    It has been twenty years since Pei Wei returned to this world. Some past memories have been almost forgotten by Pei Wei, but on this special day, the memories came back to life again.

    How did you spend that night at the turn of the millennium?  At that time, I was alone at home with my childlike innocence. I waited until it was almost midnight and ran to the toilet to pee. The next day, Niubi announced to the world that I had peed.  Two thousand years!  I was really bored at that time.

    But what if it¡¯s not boring?  At that time, I was just a loser waiting to die. It was also that year that my relationship with my wife broke down. My wife couldn't stand a forty-year-old man watching football all day long after working for a while.  On the first day of the new millennium, my wife had a big fight with me

    At this moment, the doorbell rang, pulling Pei Wei back from his memories. Pei Wei shook his head - don't think about the past

    Pei Wei opened the door and saw the Adriano family standing in front of the door.

    "Brother Ribeiro, Sister Rosilda, Wright, you are the first to come!" Pei Wei welcomed them in with a smile: "Welcome, welcome!"

    "As usual, we brought Brazilian barbecue." Rosilda said with a smile, holding a plate in her hand.

    "I'm just afraid that little Wright won't eat" Pei Wei glanced at Adriano, and everyone else immediately laughed. Adriano touched his head embarrassedly: "But don't worry, Wright, you can eat other food today."  Chinese delicacies¡­¡±

    Next came the arrival of the Messi family, Messi and his parents, George and Celia, followed by Deco, a bachelor, and finally the local Yunjia trio Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Aylin also came together.  Come.

    Aylin has been in the reserve team for a whole year. Pei Wei has been paying attention to his situation. Naturally, he does not want this outstanding local player to collapse because of one mistake. Fortunately, according to the feedback information, Ayling did not  Devastated by that blow, his previously arrogant character changed a lot. He got along well with the young players in the reserve team, and his affinity increased a lot. Under the guidance of former Chinese superstar "Seal" Li Huajun, he became a good player on the sidelines.  Lu's breakthrough ability has improved again. It can be predicted that after he returns to the first team next year, the right wing of the top A teams will have to face the sharp breakthrough attack of the former captain of Yunjia Tianyu.

    Seeing Ailin's calm eyes, Pei Wei knew that his time in the reserve team this year was not in vain. You must know that the training of the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team is not inferior to that of the first team. He will not be without training.  Opportunity, after the start of next season, Ayling, who is no stranger to the first team, will be able to integrate into the team quickly.

    "Boss, I'm here." Aylin walked up to Pei Wei, his body as straight as a javelin.

    Pei Wei could hear the double meaning in Aylin's words - it is estimated that Aylin also wanted to get an attitude from Pei Wei today and an affirmation on whether he could return to the first team.

    "Good thing you're here." Pei Wei nodded: "The number 10 jersey of the first team was always empty last yearbut it doesn't mean that wearing the number 10 jersey will make you the main forcejust take care of yourself."

    Aylin's eyes were wet. He had been waiting for this sentence for a year. He had already paid for his mistake for a year - how many years can a player's golden age last?

    "Okay, okay." Zhu Guosheng's loud voice rang out: "Boss, when will dinner be served? I didn't eat at noon, I'm starving!"

    "You guy!" Pei Wei actually likes this current captain who has a bit of a show-off personality: "You come to my house and you are worried that you have nothing to eat? You haven't eaten at noon, so you are holding it in and eating me?"

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    "Dear viewers, the exciting moment is coming!" The host's excited voice came from the TV: "There are still twenty seconds before zero o'clock, and China is about to enter the 21st century! Let's  Let¡¯s count down together to welcome the new year, the new century, and the new millennium! Twelve, eleven, ten, nine, eight, seven"

    As the host counted on the TV, people around the round table raised their glasses.

    "cheers!"

    When the host¡¯s voice counted to ¡°one¡±, everyone present shouted at the same timeGet up, and twelve cups clink together!

    New millennium!  Hello!

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 418 Want to play in the World Cup?  no problem!

    As soon as twelve o'clock in the evening, all mankind officially entered the new century, Su Mei went to bed. After all, pregnant people should not stay up too late. After the doctor made a routine examination, Su Mei went to bed.  .

    Messi's parents also took Messi away. Messi is only twelve years old now. Playing too late is not good for his development. After several years of treatment, the twelve-year-old Messi has reached a height of 1  It is estimated that after the growth period, it will not be a problem to grow to about 1.7 meters. For a football player, this height is enough. After all, football is not basketball.

    Messi's family is very grateful to Pei Wei. Their family's conditions are relatively poor in Argentina. After coming to China, Pei Wei arranged jobs for Messi's parents and his two adult brothers.  Messi is even more impressive. He jumped directly to Yunjia Tianyu's fifteen-year-old echelon at the age of twelve. Now the family's income is quite high, and the family's living conditions have risen several levels compared to when they were in Argentina.

    Ribeiro and Rosilda were also preparing to take Adriano away, but Adriano didn't really want to leave. He glanced at Pei Wei for help. After all, young people don't want to go to bed too early.

    Pei Wei understood what he meant and smiled and said to Ribeiro: "Let Wright stay at my place tonight. It's hard to meet the turn of the millennium. Let him play more. It's a holiday anyway.  "

    Ribeiro and Rosilda looked at each other, nodded in agreement, and left after saying a few words to Adriano.

    "Come, let's keep drinking and chatting. It's rare to have such an opportunity." Pei Wei greeted Deke, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Ai Lin, and the six of them sat down at the table again.  Pei Wei called the servants to replace the disheveled table with several delicious side dishes and red wine, and the six men continued to chat casually.

    The few people sitting here are all people who know Pei Wei's temper, and naturally have no sense of restraint. Adriano and Deco can now speak Chinese well, and there is no problem in communication.

    Drinking is secondary - except for Pei Wei, the other five are all professional players, so naturally they cannot drink too much alcohol, which means everyone holds a glass of red wine, mainly for chatting.

    As we chatted, the topic shifted to football.  This is for sure - Pei Wei is forty years old, Deco and Zhu Guosheng are all about 23 or 24 years old, and Adriano is the youngest, only 18 years old. With a relatively large age gap, they  The six people could only talk about one common topic, and that was football.

    They were talking about the Olympic Games that had just ended some time ago.  Wu Jiang and Zhu Guosheng are both outstanding players for the Chinese Olympic team in this Olympic Games. Wu Jiang scored a key goal in the group stage, and Zhu Guosheng was even more impressive. He immediately used a strong shot just a few minutes after coming on the court.  His powerful header helped the Olympic team eliminate the powerful Italian national team. Although he scored an own goal in the final, the fault of that goal was not his.

    "I envy you very much." Adriano said suddenly: "Being able to serve the country and show your style on the world stage."

    As soon as these words were said, everyone fell silent, and Deco drank all the remaining red wine in the glass in one gulp.  There was an indescribable expression on the simple face: "Me too."

    Zhu Guosheng and others looked at Adriano and Deco with a little sympathy. As teammates, they knew very well the strength of Ade and Deco and their abilities.  It is not difficult to represent the national team in the World Cup, but unfortunately, they are Brazilians. The Brazilian national team is unparalleled in the world, but it is very difficult to enter the national team.

    The total number of Brazilian national teams at all levels is only a few hundred, and there are almost tens of millions of Brazilians playing football. This elimination rate is probably the highest in the world, and it is also the most cruel.

    No one can deny the strength of the famous Bundesliga players Elber and "Ball Lightning" Elton, but stars like them who have proven their strength in the world have never been able to participate in the Brazilian national team, let alone now in the world.  Still not famous.  Adriano and Deco who play in the Asian League.

    There is no way, Brazil has too many talented players, not to mention that players like Adriano and Deco are not popular in Brazil.  Brazilians prefer players with gorgeous skills. Adriano is a standard center, and Deco is not a Brazilian midfielder in the traditional sense. Neither of them has flashy skills, and they are both practical players.  This can also be seen from the fact that they have never been selected for any first-level national team in Brazil.

    After a football player has established a foothold in the world of professional football, what will they pursue if they have no worries about income?  Nothing more than a crownAnd honor!  And among all honors, the honor of the World Cup is the highest!  It is precisely because of this that Giggs and Shevchenko have regrets.

    "Forget it, as long as we play well, we will definitely have a chance in the future." Deco sighed and comforted Adriano: "Wright, you are still young, you will definitely have a chance in the future"

    Pei Wei turned the cup in his hand twice and suddenly

    Said: "Deco, Wright, with all due respectthe style of play you play is favored by the Brazilian national teamWright, do you know Jardel? An absolutely prolific shooter, he could play every year in Portugal during his peak period."  He has scored more than 30 league goalsbut it is a pity that a striker like this has never been recognized by the Brazilian national team. He even has no chance to play as a substitute. Brazilians only appreciate players like Ronaldo and Romario.  For such a forward, your style is more European, and Brazilians will not like your playing style.¡±

    Everyone was stunned, wondering why the considerate boss would suddenly say such words to attack Adriano and Deco. Pei Wei's words continued: "Deco, you are a natural midfielder.  But you are not a central midfielder in the traditional sense of Brazil From Zico to Rivaldo, the central midfielders of the Brazilian national team are all 'No. 10' who can dribble, pass and score, but you are  No, you are a central midfielder and there is no place for a player like you in the Brazilian team.¡±

    The eyes of Adriano and Deco became even darker. They knew that Pei Wei was telling the truth. They did not express themselves and let the Brazilian national team coaches at all levels pay attention to their stage. Even if there was such a stage, they did not have enough  What impresses these picky coaches - what they have may be able to impress all the football coaches in the world, but it cannot impress the Brazilians who pursue artistic football to the extreme.

    "Boss, do you mean that they have no chance to enter the national team? For a football player, not being able to play for the national team is the biggest regret!" Aylin couldn't help but ask.

    "As for the opportunity, it's not impossible" Pei Wei glanced at Adriano and Deco meaningfully, and said in a long voice: "If you want to participate in the World Cup, I have a way."

    "What?" Five people exclaimed at the same time.

    Pei Wei has a solution?  any solution?  Even if Pei Wei's current personal property is enough to put him on the Forbes wealth list, no matter how rich and capable he is, he can't influence the thoughts of the Brazilian national team coach!  It¡¯s not easy just to make the roster of the Brazilian national team, let alone participate in the World Cup!  This sentence is indeed a bit too much.

    Five pairs of eyes fell on Pei Wei at the same time. The three pairs were filled with suspicion and disbelief - those of Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Ai Lin. The two pairs were filled with doubts, excitement and expectations, those of Adriano and  Deco's.

    Even if Adriano and Deco don't believe that Pei Wei can do something, they still hold on to the hope of what may happen - what if this boss who often surprises everyone can really do it?

    Pei Wei was very satisfied with the effect of his words. He took a slow sip of wine, then took out a cigar from his pocket and lit it.  With his eyes fixed on him, he slowly stretched out his hand and pointed three times at Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Ai Lin: "The solution lies with the three of them."

    The five people were stunned. Adriano and Deco glanced at Zhu Guosheng and the other three, while Zhu Guosheng and the other three looked at each other with weird expressions on their faces.

    "Boss, please stop joking." Zhu Guosheng said with a wry smile: "What can the three of us do? Apart from knowing the two of them, we have never even been to Brazil, let alone have anything to do with the Brazilian national team.  ¨D¨DBesides, even if it matters, we can¡¯t send Wright and Deco to the Brazilian national team.¡±

    Several people nodded repeatedly, and Pei Wei laughed: "Wright, Deco, look at the three of them. Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang are players on the Olympic team. If nothing else happens, they should be selected for the next World Cup. And  Aylin was once a player on the Olympic team. As long as he performs well, he will still have a chance to play in the World Cup And their strength is not better than the two of you, or even a little worse than you two, so why can they play?  World Cup, but you can¡¯t?¡±

    "How can it be compared?" Deco said with a wry smile: "I don't mean to belittle Chinese football, but there are not many outstanding players in China. If they reach a certain level of strength, they will definitely be able to enter the national team. However, the Brazilian team is different.  "

    Aylin¡¯s eyes flashed, and he seemed to understand something, but he closed his mouth and didn¡¯t say a word.

    "likeWhat if you join the Chinese national team?  "Pei Wei made a surprising statement: "With your strength, it is not too difficult to be selected for the Chinese national team. With the current strength of the Chinese national team, plus the next World Cup being held in Asia, it is possible to enter the World Cup again.  It¡¯s quite big. Won¡¯t you be able to appear in the World Cup by then?  "

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 419 I want to play in the World Cup

    The word "dumbfounded" could not be more appropriate to describe the expressions of Zhu Guosheng and others.

    Their expressions have not changed since Pei Wei brought up this shocking topic - their mouths wide open, staring blankly at Pei Wei's lips flying up and down, spitting and saying inspiring words: "I want to fight."  World Cup? No problem! With your strength, there is no problem in being selected for the Chinese national team. When the 2002 World Cup is held in Asia, the team will have the best chance of achieving good results.  It¡¯s the biggest stage for you two!¡±

    "I" Adriano swallowed hard - he really never thought that he would give up his original nationality and become a Chinese. Although he lived a very happy life in China, he had a very heavy mentality of repaying gratitude.  He is ready to stay in Yunjia Tianyu for a lifetime, but living in China for a lifetime and becoming a Chinese are two completely different concepts: "To be honest, boss, I have never thought about becoming a Chinese."  ¡±

    "Then you can think about it now." Pei Wei looked at him with a smile.

    "I have never thought about it" Deco murmured: "But if I want to play in the World Cup, this is probably the only way Boss, can I become a Chinese citizen? After becoming a Chinese citizen, can I still  Keep my Brazilian citizenship?¡±

    Pei Wei knew that neither Adriano nor Deco would accept this proposal easily. He focused more on Deco. In his previous life, Deco joined Portugal because he wanted to play in the World Cup.  Citizenship, since he can join Portugal, he can also join China.

    "Whether you can enter or not, this matter can be left to me. As for the latter point, I can answer you clearly now. We in China do not allow citizens to have dual identities. When you obtain Chinese nationality, you will automatically  Give up your original nationality.¡±

    "That's right" Deco replied disappointedly, then closed his mouth and started to think about it.

    "Of course, I don't mean to ask you to answer now. I know this is a big matter, and I will not force you on this matter. After all, it is related to your future" Pei Wei  He said seriously: "You can think about it carefully after you go back. Especially you, Wright, you can discuss it with your parents. If you are willing, I will take care of other things."

    After saying this, Pei Wei continued to pour red wine for them: "Okay, let's talk about this topic here. You two should think about it carefully after you go backZhu Guosheng, you three should not  Let¡¯s talk about this, okay? Let¡¯s talk about something else.¡±

    Everyone nodded silently.  However, it was impossible for the conversation to continue. Everyone had their own thoughts. After chatting for a while, they saw that it was past two o'clock in the night, so the party broke up. Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Ai Lin and  Deco returned to his own home, while Adriano rested at Pei Wei's house for the night.

    The next morning, Adriano said goodbye to Pei Wei with two dark circles under his eyes. He probably didn't sleep well at night.  Pei Wei pretended not to see it, because this kind of thing requires the other party to be willing, and it is absolutely impossible to force it.

    ¡°And Adriano is just a boy under the age of eighteen, so it¡¯s still a bit difficult to think about this alone.  Let him discuss it with his parents after he goes home and weigh the pros and cons before drawing the final conclusion.

    To be honest, although Pei Wei had such a plan when he tried every means to bring Adelaide and Messi's family to China, his original intention had changed a lot when he made this proposal last night or this morning.

    After getting along with each other for several years, Pei Wei has established a deep relationship with the Ade family, and also has a lot of feelings for Deco. He knows that when he brings the Ade family to China, he will dig Deco into  After Yunjia Tianyu.  The fate of these two future world superstars has changed. At least, it is no longer possible for Adriano to be selected for the Brazilian youth team due to his outstanding performance in Flamengo.  Thus, through his performance in the World Youth Championship, Inter Milan took a fancy to him and continued his trajectory, and Deco will also be unable to join the Portuguese national team because he left Porto. Maybe their strength has not weakened, but according to the current situation  If the situation continues to develop, Adriano will not be able to become the striker of the Brazilian team in the future, and Deco will not be able to become the core midfielder of the Portuguese national team. To a certain extent, Pei Wei's approach single-handedly destroyed two future players.  The most famous star in the world.

    Pei Wei felt that he should give the two of them a compensation. This compensation was to allow them to participate in the World Cup four years in advance. In history, Adelaide was not very famous in 2002 and did not become a Portuguese citizen. They participated in the World Cup for the first time.  If they become Chinese nationals in the 2006 World Cup, Pei Wei believes that from Milu's perspective, it is impossible not to see what these two players will bring to the overall strength of the Chinese national team.??Change, this can be regarded as compensation for Adriano and Deco.

    These changes have a huge impact on Adriano and Deco

    It may be a mixed blessing. It is definitely a great benefit for Chinese football, but it has no benefits for Pei Wei himself.

    Pei Wei waited at home for a day before Deco came to the door. He answered readily: "I am willing to become a Chinese national because I want to play in the World Cup."

    Pei Wei nodded. He understood the desire of football players for the World Cup. Deco's answer was also expected by him, otherwise Deco would not have joined the Portuguese national team in order to participate in the World Cup.

    Pei Wei then waited for news about Adriano. He waited eagerly for three days, but there was no news from Adriano.

    "Isn't he willing?" Pei Wei frowned. If you want to go through the naturalization procedures, Adriano has a greater advantage than Deco. Adriano has settled in China for five years.  The eight years stipulated in the Law are not far apart. Pei Wei believes that through his own connections and the fact that Ade can also be regarded as a "special talent" that China urgently needs, he is very sure that the application will be successful, while Deco is only  I have only been here for less than two years, and it is much more difficult to apply for than Adriano. If Adriano's naturalization procedures are successful, Deco's subsequent procedures will be easy because of his example.  Much more, but now, he can only wait for Adriano's decision.

    Pei Wei, who was waiting anxiously, didn't know that while he was waiting, Adriano's family was also caught in a conflict.

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    Adriano's whole family is very grateful to Pei Wei - they are all simple people. Pei Wei brought them from the slums of Rio de Janeiro to China, allowing them to live a much richer life than before, without hesitation.  Spending money that would be difficult for ordinary people to earn in a lifetime, they helped Ribeiro remove the bullet from his head, found a job for Ribeiro, and allowed Adriano to kick the ball without any worries - they did not  They are not ungrateful people. Ribeiro and Rosilda always told Ade that they could not do anything to regret Pei Wei under any circumstances. The young Ade also always swore in his heart that as long as Pei Wei did not rush  If he leaves on his own, he will play football in Yunjia Tianyu until he retires - even if he is afraid of losing his dream of playing football in Europe.

    But this does not mean that they want to give up their nationality and become Chinese - although they have not lived a good life in Brazil for even one day, Ade has polished leather shoes, and Rosilda is old in her thirties.  Like a fifty-year-old, Ribeiro has been lying in bed unable to do anything - but this is their country after all!  Brazilian blood flows in their veins, and giving up their nationality is not something everyone can do.

    I believe that if they can still retain their previous nationality by becoming Chinese nationals, then Adriano will agree without hesitation. After all, what Pei Wei said is right. It will be difficult for him to represent the Brazilian national team in the World Cup and change nationality in order to participate in the World Cup.  This has happened before, and it's not too outrageous, but it's very difficult for Adriano to abandon his original nationality in order to participate in the World Cup.

    He was not troubled by his parents' opinions - Ribeiro and Rosilda did not raise any objections after listening to Ade relaying Pei Wei's words. Ribeiro even told Ade that this matter was entirely up to him.  His own idea is that if he is willing to become a Chinese national, his parents can even accompany him to become a Chinese national. It is up to him to make his own decision.

    Adriano was touched by his parents' generosity, and it also made him feel embarrassed. After all, it was only the second time in his young life that he had to make such a major decision on his own - the first time was the decision.  Follow Pei Wei to China.

    The thing is obvious - if you want to play in the World Cup, you have to give up your Brazilian nationality. If you want to retain your nationality, then the possibility of playing in the World Cup is unlikely - one is the highest pursuit of a football player, and the other is whether to give up the place where you were born. Fish and  You can't have it both ways.

    It is too difficult for an eighteen-year-old boy to make such a decision. Although eighteen-year-old is already an adult and has the ability to make his own decisions, problems like this are difficult for even a person with more experience.  You may not be able to make the right decision.

    Besides, any decision may be wrong.

    Ade thought about it for a week. Just when Pei Wei was about to lose his patience and was about to help Deco find a way to handle it first, Adriano came to the door.

    "Boss, I want to play in the World Cup." Adriano said quietly to Pei Wei. At that moment, it seemed that he had grown up a lot.

    Pei Wei said nothing and patted Ade heavily on the shoulder.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 420 Convincing Xu Li

    Both Deco and Ade expressed their desire to become Chinese nationals and started a series of operations. He knew very well that although he had guaranteed it in front of Deco and Ade, it was not easy to achieve it.  things.

    According to the provisions of the "Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China", foreigners or stateless persons who want to become Chinese nationals must meet any of three conditions: 1. Close relatives of Chinese; 2. Settled in China; 3.  There are other legitimate reasons.

    The first point is that Deco and Ade are naturally inconsistent. They have not had anything to do with China in their last eight lives. Deco looks a bit like a Chinese, but Ade does not look like him at all. The second point is that the two of them have nothing to do with China.  Reluctantly, this "settlement" is conditional, that is, more than eight years, Adelaide has only five years, and Deco has only two years - then we can only make an issue on the third point.

    The third point of "justifiable reasons" includes many meanings, mainly for three categories of personnel, senior talents: those with titles such as deputy general manager, deputy factory director or above, or those with deputy senior titles such as associate professor, associate researcher, etc.; or foreigners who have made special contributions  ; Direct investor: the investment amount is at least US$50; Family reunion category: the marriage to the Chinese spouse must be more than five years.  Neither Deco nor Ade fit the latter two categories. Pei Wei mainly used his brains on "foreigners who have made special contributions."

    Two high-level football players join the Chinese national team and help the Chinese national team achieve good results. Are these considered "foreigners with special contributions"?

    It seems, seems, probably, or, maybe

    If you want to use your brain on this, there is one organization that you cannot avoid, and that is the Chinese Football Association.

    Only after the Chinese Football Association, as a state organ, determines that Deco and Ade are "foreigners with special contributions that China urgently needs" can this reason be successfully passed.

    Although it is not easy to characterize the Chinese Football Association, it is a branch under the General Administration of Sports.  The Chinese Football Association still has authority in football, but it is not easy to persuade the Chinese Football Association to agree to such an almost ridiculous proposal.

    Although the current Chinese Football Association has significantly improved under Xu's leadership, both in terms of work efficiency and openness, it is estimated that even Xu has never thought about allowing foreign players to change nationalities to help the Chinese football team compete, let alone  It's someone else.

    Fortunately, the relationship between Pei Wei and Xu is very good. If we can first persuade this iron-fisted chairman who has no say in the Chinese Football Association, then this matter will be half successful.

    So after Pei Wei arranged for staff to apply at the local office in Yunjia, he immediately flew to Beijing.

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    "Happy Millennium!"

    After knocking on Xu¡¯s door, Pei Wei followed the old rules and gave Xu a bear hug.  Then say it loudly.

    "Haha, you are happy too." Xu still wasn't used to Pei Wei's enthusiastic approach, and welcomed him in after letting go of Pei Wei.

    Xu is still the same as before. He and his lover have been separated in two places for a long time. They only see each other during the long holidays such as the Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day. His son is boarding at school and at his home.  It was always just him.

    However, in the past year or so, there has been one more person around him, and that is Pei Wei, who hired Zhou Xing as his personal care provider, a young man in his early twenties who is also a fan. He admires Xu, the chairman of the Football Association, and usually  Also taken care of in every possible way.

    Pei Wei would naturally not really find a young and beautiful girl to be Xu's personal nurse. Although he absolutely believed in Xu's character, sometimes it was hard to tell what would happen when male hormones kicked in.  Pei Wei believed that if he was separated from his lover for a long time like Xu, he would definitely not be able to control it if there was a beautiful female nurse by his side.

    "What do you want from me?" Xu asked Pei Wei to sit down, poured a cup of tea and brought it over, then said with a smile.

    "There's something really wrong." Pei Wei took the tea and put it on the coffee table.  He stood up and said, "Is there a place? Let's talk."

    Xu glanced at Pei Wei in surprise. In his impression, Pei Wei seemed to have never been in such a hurry: "Yes, go to my study."

    Pei Wei stood up and left. Xu turned to Zhou Xing and said, "Xiao Zhou, I'll give you a day off this afternoon. Come back in the evening."

    Zhou Xing knew that these two people had something to say, one was his employer and the other was the person he took care of, so he nodded hurriedly.  After packing up some medicines in the house, he left. It is estimated that at his age, he must have found an Internet cafe nearby to relax.

    Sit down in the study room.  Xu smiled and said, "You can speak now."

    Pei Wei spoke. On the way here, he had alreadyI thought about it for a long time: "You know Adriano and Deco, right?"

    "I know." Xu nodded: "Yunjia Tianyu's top scorer and midfield engine

    There is a great reputation in A Especially Adriano, who is so powerful before he is eight years old. He has played in the league for two seasons and scored more than ten goals every year. It is not easy.  Brazilian football is all about talent.  "

    "Then do you think they are outstanding players?" Pei Wei smiled and continued to lead Xu to the path he had prepared.

    "Of course he is an outstanding player. No, even outstanding cannot be described. To be more precise, he should be a very outstanding player." Xu replied without thinking, and then glanced at Pei Wei: "You don't want to be in front of me.  Show off, right? Then you have found the wrong person. You should show it off to the owners of other clubs - everyone will be proud to have such a player."

    "Then do you want them to be your players?" Pei Wei began to reveal his true intentions.

    Xu was stunned, having no idea what Pei Wei meant by this: "Whawhat? Be my player? Are you kidding me? I'm not the owner of the club."

    "I'm not joking." Pei Wei said seriously: "Are you willing for the two of them to appear in the lineup of the Chinese national team in the future?"

    "They are Brazilians!" Xu shouted loudly - this was the first time he had lost his composure like this.

    "If you change your nationality, you will be Chinese." Pei Wei pressed forward step by step.

    "There is no such precedent in China's sports world! What will the people think? What will the leaders of the General Administration of Sports think?" Xu said worriedly: "Doesn't this mean that we have no one in China? We need to rely on the strength of foreigners.  Achieving good results in football? We know that our Chinese football has achieved very good results. Is it necessary to do this? "

    "It is necessary." Pei Wei said with certainty: "The situation of Chinese football is now very good, not bad. The vigorous development of the league has never allowed so many resources for Chinese football to use. The foundation of football is gradually strengthening. Overseas,  The number of players playing football is gradually increasing, the college league has begun to get on the right track, and almost all clubs have begun to attach unprecedented importance to the cultivation of reserve forces But these are not enough. "

    "Why is it not enough?" Xu asked with his eyes bulging like a huge frog.

    "Let's take the achievements of national teams at all levels in the past few years as an example." Pei Wei said with fingers crossed: "In 1997, we entered the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championship. In the same year, we entered the World Youth Championship.  We achieved a historic victory in the World Cup. In 1999, we succeeded. In 2000, we won the Asian Cup championship. We won the runner-up in the Olympic Games It is indeed brilliant. We have become a veritable super player in Asia.  One of the strongest teams, but as the largest country in Asia, we can¡¯t just focus on Asia. Being able to consistently achieve relatively leading results in Asia is only the first stage goal. Our second goal is to achieve success in global competitions.  Good results. Being runner-up in the Olympics does not mean that our strength is world-class. To be fair, that runner-up has more to do with luck. For example, Spain did not score the crucial penalty kick and Italy had all the advantages.  Failed to score a goal If we play again, maybe it would be a pretty good achievement for us to enter the quarterfinals. According to my opinion, the current strength of Chinese football is probably equal to the level of the second-rate European and South American teams.  We can compete against the world's top teams, and we can win and lose against second-tier teams. This is the true strength of our Chinese football at this stage."

    "You're right, so what?" Xu Fan asked: "You yourself have said that you can't become fat with one bite. There is no shortcut to the development of football. It can only explode through long accumulation and precipitation.  , now we have made a qualitative breakthrough in six years, which is already a remarkable achievement! In the FIFA standings, we were the team that improved the most last year!¡±

    "That's true. I have never denied the credit of the Football Association." Pei Wei said with a smile: "But now there is an opportunity for us to have a chance to create history If we seize this opportunity, I believe that  It can bring our people's enthusiasm for football to a new level, thereby shortening the time for us to make another qualitative leap!"

    ¡°Do you want the two foreign players Adriano and Deco to change their nationalities and join the Chinese national team?¡± Xu asked.

    "Yes, if it is done well, it will be very possible." Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    "Reason, I need a reason, a reason that can convince me, and a reason that can convince other members of the Football Association." Xu knocked on the table and said.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 421 Is it good for you?

    According to the law, anything tends to develop rapidly in the early stages with a low starting point, so the development at the beginning is often very fast, and the same is true for the development of our Chinese football.  Pei Wei sighed: "From 1994 to now, within six years, we have improved the football infrastructure on a large scale through the development of professional leagues. At the same time, we have created wealth through the league, completed the initial primitive accumulation, and cultivated  We have a lot of outstanding players, which shows that our league has been very successful in these six years.  But we should also see that the development of Chinese football has now reached a bottleneck, that is, the level of outstanding players can only reach the top level in Asia, and only a handful of players have close to world-class levels. That is determined by their personal talents.  The development in this area cannot be accelerated suddenly. It can only slowly increase the average level of Chinese players through long-term accumulation and precipitation, and only then can superstars and world-class players be produced on this basis.  "

    "Although football is a collective sport, no one can deny the role of stars in a team. Just like if there is no Nie Fei in this Olympics, it will definitely be much more difficult for us to win the runner-up, and Nie Fei's level  It is far from world-class, not to mention that one Nie Fei is far from enough. However, it is impossible to mass-produce such outstanding players. Every star has a unique development path and talent to become a star, so in this kind of situation.  There is nothing we can do about the matter. All the Football Association and the clubs can do is to improve the standards of the league and provide a good development environment and sufficient development conditions. It is said that our echelon training and reserve force at Yunjia Tianyu are the best in China.  But we can't train a second Nie Fei. Nie Fei's experience is unique. He first grew up in Brazil, absorbed the essence of Brazilian football, and then received systematic and professional training in China to achieve today's achievements. You're welcome.  To put it bluntly, if I hadn¡¯t founded the Yunjia Tianyu club, Nie Fei wouldn¡¯t have achieved as much as he does in other clubs.¡±

    "You are right." Xu nodded in agreement with Pei Wei: "But does that have anything to do with what you said today?"

    "Listen to me slowly." Pei Wei said with a smile: "The development of Chinese football is still in its infancy. Now we do not lack good players, but we lack world-class players. After six years of development in the league and various  After the national team achieved a series of good results, the interest of young people and children in football has increased a lot, and the number of primary school students and middle school students playing football has also increased a lot, but this is all unstable. Maybe the national team next time  Not performing very well when participating in world competitions will prevent these undecided children from continuing to play football. Therefore, at this stage, our national teams at all levels, especially the adult national team, must continue to achieve good results.  Results can make the number of fans stable and determined. The 2002 World Cup will be held in Asia, and it is not that difficult to enter the World Cup with our strength. If we can go further in the 2002 World Cup, we will create better.  Achievements, such as breaking through the group stage, entering the quarter-finals, or entering the semi-finals Think about what the enthusiasm for football in China will be like at that time! Think about what those players who become heroes after returning to China will bring to the young people!  Earth Impact!"

    Speaking of this, Xu's eyes began to heat up, and he was obviously moved by Pei Wei's description.

    Pei Wei's words continued: "Although our local fan base is quite large now, more college students and adults support the club and the national team, and these people play less football, and more college students. But they  After all, the age to become a professional player has passed. Only when the fans become younger and more teenagers participate in football, can our football develop faster."

    "So now there is a question - can we really achieve a breakthrough result in 2002? Not necessarily. Although we are relatively strong now. But the contingency of football matches is huge, and with Hao Dong and the others,  The golden period of a group of players has passed, and our national team is now somewhat inactive. After all, the members of the Olympic team are still young. I can say that if a national team is to be formed now, then the strength of this national team  It is definitely worse than the one in 1998. At this time, if two foreign players, Deco and Adriano, who are more capable than most Chinese players, join the Chinese national team, then the national team's performance will be worse.  The strength will be stronger, and it will be easier to create breakthrough results. Our Chinese football will catch up with the world's advanced level faster!"

    "At this time, necessary measures should be taken, and Adriano and Deco have lived in China for many years. They usually speak Chinese and eat Chinese food. Apart from their different looks, they are basically the same.  They are not much different from the Chinese. They are not mercenaries. As long as they change their nationality, they are no different from the Chinese. "

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    Xu was Pei

    Yes, he recognized the significance of what Pei Wei said. Of course, he alone cannot make the decision. Although he has the final say on the Football Association, the Football Association is not his personal Football Association. For this reason, he is prepared to  The Football Association held a meeting to discuss the matter.

    On January 15, an informal gathering of the Chinese Football Association was held in Beijing. Although it was informal, the people who attended the meeting were very formal. Chairman Xu, first vice-chairman Wan Junsheng, and three vice-chairmen Zhang Long, Cheng Shengda and  Nanyong was all present, plus Yang Yun, the head of the Athletics Department, Lang Xiaolong, the director of the League Department, and almost all the powerful figures in the Football Association attended the meeting.

    Pei Wei also attended as a non-staff member. In the past few days, Xu had roughly told other people in the Football Association about Pei Wei's proposal, so Wan Junsheng and the others did not show any surprise at Pei Wei's attendance.

    There was nothing specific to say about this matter. After Xu gave a rough explanation, other people spoke, but the speeches were not enthusiastic-these Football Association officials all knew that the two players Deco and Adriano had joined  The Chinese national team can indeed bring the level of the national team to a higher level immediately, but the consequences are unpredictable for them.

    There is no one in China who can find a striker like Adriano who is physically strong, has strong scoring ability, can handle the ball, make breakthroughs and score goals. Currently, the Chinese team does not have many options on the forward line, except for Hao Dongyue.  In addition to Lao Yue Yao, other forwards of his generation have begun to decline significantly, and the representatives of the Mesozoic generation Yang Tian Xie Hui and the representatives of the new generation Li Jinyu and Zhang Yulin are indeed worse than Adriano in terms of strength.  , at least not as comprehensive as him, and Deco can bring a strong supplement to the Chinese team's midfield, at least it can bring more support to Nie Fei.

    But they also have to consider the consequences of doing so - in the Chinese sports world, there has never been an example of foreign athletes joining, no matter how bad the sports are. With Chinese thinking, it is difficult to accept a person with a different skin color.  People represent China in sports competitions.

    "In my country's traditional sports strengths such as table tennis and badminton, many players have joined the nationality of other countries to help other countries participate in world competitions. In today's integrated world of all mankind, this kind of thing is commonplace in the world. "Why are our athletes the only ones supporting other countries and not allowing athletes from other countries to support us?" Pei Wei asked these people: "We can't always have the mentality of a heavenly kingdom and think we have everything." , there is no need for any advanced things from other countries Adriano and Deco are not much different from the Chinese now, except for the outer layer of skin And they also like China very much and hope to be able to serve China Football has its sharewhy can't we consider their request?"

    Seeing that everyone was silent, Pei Wei continued: "And now I just hope that you can prove that the two of them are indeed the talents that Chinese football needs, because as players, the sports life is not very long. If  If we have to wait until they have lived together for eight years, Adriano is still 21 years old at that time, and Deco is already 28 years old. What's the point of that?  Do you deny that they are indeed the talents that Chinese football needs?¡±

    "Our concept needs to change, and we should not think that doing so will have a bad impact in the future - the decision-making power is in the hands of the Football Association. Except for foreign players who are indeed much stronger than Chinese players, other foreign players cannot  This is allowed, and I think that when our football level improves to a certain level, this kind of thing will not happen - in which country will players who can surpass the level of Chinese players by a large margin not have a main position?  Is it necessary to join the Chinese team?¡±

    "Mr. Pei, I have a question to ask. This question may be a little offensive. I hope you won't be offended." Wan Junsheng said cautiously.

    "No problem, please ask." Pei Wei answered readily.

    "The question I want to ask is, after they become Chinese nationals, isn't Yunjia Tianyu the first to benefit? Yunjia Tianyu can free up two foreign aid quotas to increase his strength again If so,  Will it cause other clubs to follow suit, and then our foreign aid quota limit will become a piece of paper Mr. Pei, have you thought about this issue? "

    Xu was stunned. In the Football Association, he usually focuses on general issues, and is far less thoughtful than Wan Junsheng in considering issues. This is why the two of them have always cooperated very well. Their personalities complement each other, and Wan Junsheng  Junsheng's thoughtfulness can fill Xu's loopholes, and Xu's decision-making ability and overall view can make up for Wan Junsheng's lack of caution. This is why "Xu Wan's Alliance" is China'sThe reason for the association gold combination.

    For a moment, all eyes were focused on Pei Wei, including Xu.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 422 Debate

    Some eyes were focused on Pei Wei. There was suspicion and expectation in these eyes.

    A wry smile appeared at the corner of Pei Wei's mouth. He did not blame Wan Junsheng. This can be said to be Wan Junsheng's responsibility. After all, there are too many loopholes in doing so. No club would have thought of it before. Now there are Deco and Adriano.  Given the two examples above, it is completely conceivable that clubs will often come to the Football Association to apply for the naturalization of foreign players. If you don't handle it, it won't work. My foreign players are not "talents urgently needed by Chinese football"?  Why can it be done for Yunjia Tianyu but not me?

    After thinking about this, those in the Football Association who were more thoughtful and considered the problem naturally thought of a deeper level - who else will make great efforts to train young players by then?  Brazil is a huge treasure trove of talent. If you just dig a few people there, they can probably become the main players in the club. Isn't there not enough foreign aid quota?  That's easy to do. If you apply for seven or eight, plus the four foreign players required, you can form a strong team. Then what kind of young players should you train? Just go to Brazil and find a few more foreign players.  Now, the results are not necessarily worse than before, they may even be better.

    All the Football Association officials who thought about this broke out in a cold sweat - if this situation really happens, it will definitely be a devastating blow to the foundation of Chinese football, which has a certain scale. Although most of the Serie A and Premier League teams  The team is dominated by foreign players, but the strength of their local players is excellent in itself, and the system for training players is also sufficient. There is no need to worry about the emergence of outstanding local players. But what about China?  Under the squeeze of countless foreign players, how much room is left for local players to survive?

    After thinking about this, some Football Association officials have secretly made up their minds.  We must prevent this from happening no matter what. Without these two outstanding players joining the Chinese national team, perhaps the performance of the Chinese national team will only be in the second rate for a long time, but if there are these two Brazilian players  If they join, the national team may be able to achieve better results in the near future, but in the long run, it will cause Chinese football to suffer a devastating blow.

    It is definitely a gratifying thing that most people can consider this aspect - if all Football Association officials only focus on immediate interests, then Chinese football will never develop as well as it does now.

    "If the two of them can become Chinese nationals, then I will send the two of them to play abroad." Pei Wei said lightly: "As for the vacant foreign player quota, I will look for two more foreign players to fill it.  For their vacancies, if something happens and they fail to make the trip, they will still occupy Yunjia Tianyu's foreign aid quota. I always keep my word."

    Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The reputation Pei Wei has established in the Chinese football community, including the Chinese Football Association, over the past few years cannot be denied. He just gave such a guarantee, and almost everyone believed it - they believed in Pei Wei.  What Wei said.

    "This is the best. With you taking the lead, our work will be easier to handle in the future." Wan Junsheng nodded, and Xu also looked pleased.

    "However, everyone, the question raised by Vice Chairman Wan is indeed thought-provoking. I, Pei, can do this, but other club owners may not do this - once their own interests are involved, no matter what happens, it is normal  For example, if Deco and Adriano fail to transfer and become Chinese nationals, then the Football Association has no reason to prevent them from participating as local players." Pei Wei said on this issue.  Further considerations were made.

    The Football Association officials present were stunned again. They didn¡¯t understand why Pei Wei said this, but Wan Junsheng reacted fastest.  He frowned and said: "You are saying that after they become Chinese nationals, they will be no different from Chinese people, and the existing local foreign aid restrictions will not have any effect on them, right?"

    "That's it." Pei Wei nodded: "In addition, as the boss of Yunjia Tianyu, I can guarantee that our team only has two foreign players besides them when they were in Yunjia Tianyu, but after changing to another boss  Will this happen? This is not something that the Chinese Football Association can stop, because there are other ways to become a Chinese national.¡±

    "Then we can add a clause to the league's terms. Even if foreign players successfully become Chinese nationals, those who have lived in China for less than eight years will still not be able to play as local players." Yang Yun from the Ministry of Sports suggested, and then  He smiled: "With this, I don't think any club would spend eight years waiting for a foreign player to change nationality."

    "Yeah. That's a good idea." Xu nodded, and everyone else agreed.

    "But this may conflict with China's labor law." Pei Wei reminded: "Don'tI have forgotten that Bosman once changed the transfer rules of the entire European football through a lawsuit.  If there really is such a person,

    ?The Football Association will be very passive.  "

    "Then what do you think we should do?" Xu frowned and asked Pei Wei - he had blocked all the roads, and now it seems that he can only disagree with Deco and Adriano becoming Chinese nationals - Pei Wei  Isn't this just shooting yourself in the foot?

    "I say all this just to remind everyone that this time I propose that two Brazilian players, Deco and Adriano, become Chinese nationals. It is just a temporary measure - just to achieve good results quickly in the early stages of the development of our Chinese football.  It is a way to accumulate popularity. This approach must not be expanded or spread. Therefore, I propose that this matter be treated as a special case. In the future, there is basically no need to allow foreign players who have lived in China for less than eight years to join the Chinese nation.  team - if a foreign player who grew up in China for eight years successfully becomes a Chinese national, then he will be no different from a Chinese and will not be restricted by foreign aid conditions. There will be only two exceptions.  Two, that is, two now.¡±

    "There is no other way." Xu agreed: "As a special case this time, our Chinese Football Association has determined that Brazilian foreign aid Deco and Adriano, who play for Yunjia Tianyu, are players that Chinese football urgently needs at this stage. We have relevant materials.  It will be sent to the relevant departments as soon as possible - don't you have any comments?"

    "No objection." Everyone shook their heads. The words had been made very clear. They had no reason to object.

    "Okay, that's it." Xu stood up and said to Pei Wei with a smile: "But even if they become Chinese citizens, head coach Milu still has the final say whether they can be selected for the Chinese national team."

    Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders: "I believe Milu is not a fool he will not let such a good player go."

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    After getting the support of the Chinese Football Association, the matter went smoothly - originally the naturalization procedure like this was not too complicated and could be done locally in Yunjia. There is no doubt about Pei Wei's ability to function in Yunjia. In addition, the Football Association's preparation  The materials provided were well reasoned and rich in data. Under Pei Wei¡¯s constant urging, it only took ten days to complete this series of procedures¡ª23-year-old Deco and 18-year-old Adriano finally  After becoming Chinese citizens, they also lost their Brazilian nationality and became standard Chinese, at least in name.

    But Adriano still has more than a month to turn eighteen, so he still has to wait for more than a month.

    This also made Pei Wei give up the idea of ??sending Deco and Adriano to Europe immediately. Adriano has not yet officially obtained Chinese nationality-actually permanent residency. At this time, sending them  It is obviously unwise to go to Europe, and the time is short, and there is not enough time for him to find a suitable home for the Brazilian twin stars.

    And Mourinho also proposed that these two main players must be retained this season. At least they are both irreplaceable in the team. The worst thing is that Pei Wei does not find other foreign players.

    However, when the news came out - the news was spread by Pei Wei and the Football Association in a high-profile manner - it caused considerable controversy, especially when the national team coach Milu also joined in the fun and announced that he was very fond of these two players.  After interest.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? In the media and the newly emerging Internet, all fans are noisy and no more than divided into three factions - those who are in favor, those who are against, and those who don't care.

    I agree that these two players are indeed very strong, at least better than most of the national team members. With them joining, the national team's results will definitely be better than before, and since they have become Chinese nationals, they are Chinese  People, Chinese people are certainly qualified to join the Chinese national team.

    What I object to is to grasp one point: Don¡¯t we have no one left in China?  Looking for foreigners to bring glory to Chinese football?

    Those who agreed immediately refuted: Why can't we do this?  There is indeed a gap. If you are lagging behind, you have to admit it. You can't always think that I am the best in the world, right?

    Those who are opposed accuse those who are in favor of advocating foreigners and being traitors, while those who are in favor accuse those who are opposed that they only care about pedigree. No matter whether it is a black cat or a white cat, it is a good cat if it catches mice. As long as the national team can always win, form the Eight-Nation Alliance.  We don't care.

    There were a lot of scoldings on the Internet, but the people involved didn't care at all - although Deco and Adriano could speak Chinese, it was still very difficult to read the newspaper, so of course they had no way of knowing, but Pei Wei didn't care at all - anyway, they were already  Now that I have become a Chinese citizen, you can do whatever you want.

    Amidst the chaos, Chinese football ushered in the eighth year of the professional league.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 423 Defending Mourinho

    After the Spring Festival, Chinese football ushered in the spring training in Haigen. At the same time, the transfer period also opened, which is when the bosses and coaches of each club showed off their talents.

    Yunjia Tianyu is naturally no exception. After Mourinho returned to China, Pei Wei and Mourinho discussed the personnel composition for next season. Pei Wei promised to make an order for who he wanted to introduce.  Go and do it yourself immediately - when he said this, Pei Wei felt extremely comfortable, just like Abu in the future.

    However, Mourinho did not make any demands. The composition of Yunjia Tianyu's personnel is already top-notch in the country, and there are not many players who can surpass Yunjia players in terms of strength. What's more, Yunjia Tianyu only has one position at right back, which is relatively weak.  , and in this position, there are indeed no outstanding players in China - China's best right back is now in the Premier League.

    Veteran Xie Feng officially announced his retirement. In fact, he didn't play any games last year. He was more active in the team as an assistant coach. This season, he became the coach of the reserve team and was promoted to the first team by Ding Yu.  After becoming an assistant coach, he will be in charge of the reserve team.

    It is very beneficial for a veteran like Xie Feng, who is well-known in the league and the national team, to serve as the head coach of the youth team after retiring. His personal level is very high, which is enough to control the young people. At the same time, his reputation can also make the youth team coach.  Young people are more eager for their own success - often a person cannot succeed without desire and fighting spirit.

    Through Ding Yu's recommendation, seven players from the reserve team were transferred to the first team at once. Such a large-scale transfer of personnel was the first time in the history of Yunjia Tianyu. In the past, it was very difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to select players from the reserve team.  Harshly, except for outstanding players like Zheng Zhi and Adriano who can be entrusted with important tasks as soon as they join the team, it is difficult for other players who are not particularly outstanding, such as Qian Dapeng and Qi Lin, to get opportunities to play.

    Although these seven players who were transferred to the first team know that they may not be able to play the main role.  But being able to enter the first team is a hope in itself - if you stay in the reserve team, God knows when you will be able to make your mark.

    Among these seven players are the 17-year-old goalkeeper Chu Ran, who volunteered for the Yunjia Tianyu reserve team last year, and the wing player Du Zhenyu - they are full of confidence and ambition.

    Especially Chu Ran, this goalkeeper who is only 1.74 meters tall has a self-confidence that is incompatible with his size, especially after he knew that the main goalkeeper of the first team, Chen Wei, did not perform very well last year.  Have full confidence to obtain the main position in the new year.

    Although in the minds of head coach Mourinho and owner Pei Wei, he is just the third goalkeeper just in case.

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    After seven reserve team players were transferred into the team, the number of players in Yunjia Tianyu's first team quickly expanded to 30 players - Yunjia Tianyu has always been lean and concise.  Known for pursuing quality rather than quantity, this time the number of employees was suddenly expanded to thirty people, but there was no big-ticket introduction, which made people feel underestimated.

    The largest local sports newspaper in Yunjia, "Yunjia Sports News", even lamented: "During the era of coach Wenger, we only had 18 permanent first-team players and we won the A-B championship and the Football Association Championship undefeated.  Cup + first-team players won two consecutive league championships. However, after our handsome coach Mourinho took office, we had no one with 23 first-team players.  The available dilemma, maybe our talented head coach believes that more people are more powerful, but it is a pity that thirty players are not allowed to play at the same time, otherwise we will win all the games.¡±

    "Yunjia Sports News"'s complaints are justified. Last year, coach Mourinho did a lot of things that made them unhappy.

    This coach is indeed very handsome - so handsome that he could act in a movie, even if his acting skills are zero.  His face alone can attract a large number of nymphomaniac movie fans - but he is not an idol actor, but a football coach!  What's the point of having a handsome football coach?

    No one among the two football coaches before him, Wenger and Benitez, is more magnanimous and graceful than him - although coach Wenger is famous for being personable and elegant.  But his face is not very attractive. To put it bluntly, he is like a thin version of Mr. Bean. Not to mention, Benitez has a dead face all day long, as if someone owes him two hundred dollars.  Same - but what achievements have they achieved!  In the football world, especially for football coaches, results always come first!

    This coach never cooperates with the media. Every time he attends a press conference, he sends reporters away with just a few words. When there are important games, he never opens any training content to the media, which is even more shocking.  What makes him angry is that this guy doesn't even have a journalist friend with whom he can talk.  Want to dig

    &nbsp; Based on the private information, it is simply Tianfang Yetan.

    ????????????????????? In addition, this coach¡¯s words are not ordinary mean, often making reporters unable to get off the stage at all - reporters hate him to death, so why not stomp on the ground to death?

    Wenger would never do such a thing to confront the media.  Although no matter what things should be concealed or should not be said, people have a good attitude. Paparazzi are also human beings and should be respected.  Although Benitez also ignored reporters, he had never ridiculed reporters. At most, he just ignored them. In addition, he led the team with good results. He immediately won the league championship and the Asian championship.  He won both the Champions Cup and the Asian Club Cup at the same time. Yunjia fans treated him like a god and were defeated. The reporters would not touch his bad luck, but even so, in the end when he did not win the championship  Throughout the year, Benitez was often criticized by reporters.

    Logically speaking, Mourinho's results last year were pretty good. He was runner-up in the league and was once on par with the final champion Liaoning. He also won the cup. This result is already on par with the previous two head coaches. His own cup results  There is a lot of chance. When Benitez led the team, they were invincible in the league but still only won one cup championship. Moreover, it is well known that Yunjia Tianyu's strength declined seriously last year, but what can be done about this?  The media just can't stand you.

    Originally, Yunjia fans had mixed views on Mourinho. Last year, the team also played some excellent games under Mourinho's leadership, which proved that his level of leadership is still quite high. However,  Fans' emotions are often guided by the media. With the media criticizing Mourinho for a long time, many fans began to dislike Mourinho. Some enthusiastic fans even wrote to the club asking for a replacement.  The coach may invite Benitez, who has not yet taken up the job and found a job.

    Mourinho turned a deaf ear to this and was indifferent - this does not mean that he does not know these things. Having worked as a translator, his talent in language is quite outstanding. After one year in China, he can basically barely understand Chinese.  Newspaper, but with his character, he responded to these criticisms as if he had heard the sound of fart - no, it was not fart. Most people would still cover their ears and nose when they heard the sound of fart. He did not cover it at all, and said these words  All regarded as air.

    Pei Wei also directly chose to ignore the discussions in the media. He absolutely believed in his own judgment. Mourinho is a capable person, otherwise he would not have achieved such great success in future history. Even if he did not  I know what's going to happen in the future, and through contact with Mourinho, I also know that the other person is an excellent coach.

    After getting close to famous coaches like Wenger and Benitez, Pei Wei has a lot of experience in judging the level of a coach.

    ¡°However, he can ignore the voice of the media, but he cannot ignore the voice of the fans - the fans wrote to the club asking for a change of coach. This is the first time in the history of Yunjia Tianyu - although the history of Yunjia Tianyu is only a few years.

    Fans have always been an important part of the Yunjia Tianyu Club. If the fans' dissatisfaction with the club gradually escalates due to the media's fanning the flames, it will be a very serious problem.

    To this end, Pei Wei held a special press conference. At the meeting, he and player representatives - captain Zhu Guosheng and vice-captain Wu Jiang expressed their support for Mourinho. Pei Wei also called on the fans to be more patient.  , give Mourinho time, and no club in the world can permanently monopolize a country's league. The championship requires joint efforts.

    In order to increase the convincingness of his words, Pei Wei also cited two examples - Ferguson of Manchester United did not do very well when he first started coaching Manchester United and was almost fired several times. If the Manchester United boss fired Ferguson at that time, what would happen again?  How could there be the subsequent Manchester United dynasty and the treble-winning achievements of 1999?  Inter Milan in Serie A is a contrary example. After becoming the chairman of Inter Milan, owner Moratti spent an unknown amount of money, but because he was too eager for quick success and quick profit, he changed coaches one after another, but he never brought a league.  champion.

    "Before the end of the contract, unless Mourinho is unwilling to do it, no one can drive him away." At the end of the press conference, Pei Wei expressed his firm position with these words: "I absolutely  I believe in coach Mourinho and that Yunjia Tianyu will create a new glory under his leadership.¡±

    Under Pei Wei's firm attitude, the media gradually stopped attacking Mourinho. After all, Yunjia Tianyu Club is Pei Wei's private property. Yunjia's local sports media would not dare to offend Pei Wei. If they were offended  Pei Wei means that they will no longer get any news from Yunjia Tianyu. This is something they do not want to see. Cooperation will benefit both sides, and division will cause two harms.

 Volume 8, 2001 Volume 8, Chapter 424: Brand new sea ridge

    In Haigeng, it looks as shabby as when the professional league first started. Originally, the Haigeng training base covered an area of ??quite large, reaching 410,000 square meters. However, due to the shortage of funds, many  The place has never been developed. After the Football Association¡¯s annual investment, Haigeng¡¯s current supporting facilities are ranked first in the country. Let¡¯s not talk about other aspects. For football alone, it has 16 lawn football fields and eight indoor training fields.  The field is enough for all the A-A players to practice.

    The hardware facilities in terms of accommodation have also been greatly improved. There are now four guest houses in the Haigeng base with 900 beds, enough for 900 people to stay here. Now the two levels of teams combined are less than  Thirty, so many beds are more than enough.

    Today, when physical fitness tests have become symbolic, the greater purpose of spring training in Haigeng is to give each team a place to prepare for the game with peace of mind. The weather in Kunming is considered the best in the country. In this season of February, the northern university  Some areas are still cold and snowy, but Haigeng is full of flowers and spring.  With seagulls hovering above your head and green grass beneath your feet, it can be said that there is no place in the country that is suitable for team training. Although the altitude is as high as 1888, the temperature is 17% lower than on the ground. It is necessary to train the lung capacity of the players.  It is quite beneficial to physical fitness - if you can develop the physical fitness to run the entire field in this environment, then you can run the entire field on flat ground.

    Looking at the whole of Asia, except for a few resorts such as the Maldives, there are almost no conditions better than the sea. However, the consumption in Haigeng is quite low in comparison, and it saves the trouble of entering and exiting the country.  Although the Football Association currently does not force all clubs to come to Shanghai to participate in pre-season training and only needs to report on the days of physical fitness tests, clubs still move to the sea every year like ants moving - any  Sometimes coercive measures cannot achieve very good results. Only by letting each club think about it can the role of Haigeng spring training be maximized.

    Historically - the clubs are talking about it, and they come reluctantly every year. The players are not well fed and housed well. When eating, they have to pay several times more than usual to buy food, and it is still  There are fast hands and there are slow hands.  When staying in the hotel, several people crowded into one room, and every player made up for the regret of not going to college.

    In reality - every club is crying and clamoring to come to Haigeng to stay for more than a month every year. It seems that they will not let me come and I will fall out with the Football Association. The players' food and accommodation are more comfortable than usual, and they only have two people in a room.  , those who are luxurious or qualified in the team can even live in a separate standard room. When eating, the large restaurant in the complex can accommodate 600 people.  Both Chinese and Western food are available, so you don¡¯t have to worry about what you want to eat.

    Others may not think anything of it, but after Pei Wei compared it back and forth in his mind, he was shocked to find that the historical Haigeng and the current Haigeng have undergone such earth-shaking changes.

    Pei Wei's sudden emergence not only added a powerful team to the league, but also indirectly affected many things. I'm afraid he himself doesn't know.

    The powerful Yunjia Tianyu has put much greater pressure on other clubs than before. At least Dalian Dongfang has become stronger than before under the pressure of Yunjia Tianyu - although it has not won three consecutive games in the domestic league.  The crown is brilliant.  However, under the pressure of Yunjia Tianyu, they broke through the zero record in the Asian competition. They won the Asian Club Cup in 1998 and won two league championships.

    And he saved Xu Di's life and allowed the Football Association to continue the good atmosphere and high efficiency that existed in the early days of the professional league. In the early stages of the development of any organization, there is a completely different difference between having a wise leader and having a mediocre leader.  concept.

    These are all direct impacts.  There are many more indirect ones.

    The changes in Haigeng are one of them. Although Pei Wei has not done anything in this regard, the healthy operation of the league has made clubs become picky about the environment of spring training, and the Football Association no longer imposes regulations on clubs must be in  Haigeng's pre-season training also forces Haigeng to put more effort into hardware facilities and software services - because only in this way can clubs be retained and Haigeng's unique geographical conditions can be maximized.  If the service is good, the more benefits they will get from each club. The more benefits, the better services they can provide - this is a virtuous cycle that conforms to the laws of market development.

    Haigeng has gradually become a symbolic place for Chinese football.  Echoing the headquarters of the Chinese Football Association in Beijing, it has become the two major locations for Chinese football in the south and north that cannot be ignored.

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    The owners of each club are paying more and more attention to Haigeng spring training. The high concentration Haigeng brings to the clubs also provides closer conditions for the links between the clubs.In the past, there may have been bosses who did not follow the team to Haigeng, but now there is no one. Each club is led by the boss and comes directly to Haigeng.

    The first is because there are too few opportunities for CEOs to gather like this, and the second is because the level of hospitality in Haigeng is much higher than in the past, and the simple environment that these picky bosses dislike is no longer there.

    Come to the sea

    , the coach is leading the team to play warm-up matches and arranging training every day, while the bosses are meeting, constantly talking, and constantly bargaining - countless transactions are produced or aborted in this way, some can be made public, and some must be kept secret. Fans never  The news you get in newspapers will never be complete.

    Although the current transfer market is free, the standardization of player contracts and the intervention of professional agents have reduced the vast majority of backroom operations in transfers between clubs, but before a transfer business is completed, both parties include  The players themselves are unwilling to let the outside world know. Except for some deliberately spread news, the news reporters get is always a fait accompli.

    Journalists are quite complaining about this, but the clubs don't care what these "uncrowned kings" think. After all, there are very few exchanges between young players in the clubs, and even if there are, they are between high-level clubs and low-level clubs.  Player transactions between two relatively powerful clubs can easily cost millions. If the news is revealed, it may cause millions of losses. Even if they have a good relationship with reporters, these bosses would not dare to joke about money.

    Being the boss of a club is not as easy as it used to be. Behind the boss, there is the CEO of the main group watching over him. The only people who don't care about this are Pei Wei, Hua Long and Zhang Bing, who own the club. But apart from the three of them  , other bosses still have to pay attention to their own results.

    However, reporters have finally become excited in the past few days. A piece of gossip is circulating in Haigeng - the biggest contributor to the Liaoning team's runner-up finish the year before last is the former captain and current national football team member.  Qu Shengqing, the league's top scorer, had a falling out with Liaoning and wanted to transfer and leave the Liaoning team!

    Although it is gossip, anyone who is familiar with the Liaoning team knows that this news is probably not groundless - after Zhang Bing took over Liaoning, I am afraid that the most unhappy person is Qu Shengqing, not that there is any conflict between him and the boss.  , but because Zhang Bing introduced the super shooter Romario as soon as he arrived, the No. 11 jersey was taken away.  The main position was also taken away. Last year, Qu Shengqing only played 13 times in the league and only five times. However, in this limited time, he still scored five goals. It was these five goals.  This goal gave Qu Shengqing enough confidence to challenge the club - I have the ability to get a main position!

    But anyone with eyes can see it - between Romario, who has not yet passed his peak, and Qu Shengqing, who is at his peak, who would you choose?

    Maybe Qu Shengqing's peak period is longer than Romario's, but the two are not on the same level at all. Romario scored an unprecedented 23 league goals in the league last year alone. Qu Shengqing's  Impossible to catch up!

    Qu Shengqing, who was at the peak of his form in 1999 and was still unfamiliar to the A-level clubs, only scored seventeen goals

    But Qu Shengqing also had his reasons for doing this.  Who would want an international player in his prime to sit on the bench in a club, even if it is a championship club?  For Liaoning, he had suffered a lot last year.  He didn't want to wrong himself again this year.

    ¡°I¡¯d rather be the mouth of a chicken than the queen of a cow¡±

    Boss Zhang Bing and head coach Wan Hongli naturally don't want Qu Shengqing to leave. Romario is already in his thirties and will ultimately have to rely on Qu Shengqing in the future. How could they let go of a rare striker like this?  As a good player, you must know that Zhang Bing, like Pei Wei, is not short of money. The players he transfers will only be those that the team does not need.

    But they cannot promise Qu Shengqing's main position - there can only be two main forwards, Romario will definitely occupy one of them, and Qu Shengqing has no advantage in the competition for the other position.  From the team's perspective, Zhang Yulin is younger than him and has more development potential.  From a technical point of view, Romario, who is good at moving in the penalty area, needs a center with height and header control to cover him. Obviously, Zhang Yulin has a greater advantage in this regard.

    Qu Shengqing issued an ultimatum - either give me the main position or I leave!

    After this news came out to the media, the new top pick Liaoning team seemed to be going into civil strife

    ps: Today when I was picking up my children, I passed by the gate of the county government. I finally discovered that our belated county leaders had begun to take action - they jointly set up a donation box. I checked my pockets and found a thousand yuan left. I left the change.  I came down for my own pocket money, left 500 yuan to save for my daughter¡¯s education fund, and donated all the remaining 500 yuan., I have no choice, I don¡¯t have much money, and this month¡¯s manuscript fee hasn¡¯t come yet, so I can only act like a fool.

    I hope this money can be sent to the people in the disaster area. This earthquake has made me see the backbone and humanity of the Chinese people. The countless heroes who have emerged and sacrificed themselves to save others make me really ashamed. As a  A father, husband and son, maybe I can use my body to cover my daughter, wife and parents when the house collapses, but I don¡¯t know if I have the courage to risk my life to rescue people I don¡¯t know after escaping  ¡­

    Pay tribute to the heroes who emerged from this earthquake and shine with the noblest side of human nature!  You have shown me what "Lei Feng Spirit" is!

    I plan to donate blood, but I don¡¯t know if people with high blood lipids can donate, and my blood type is O, not type AB, which is lacking in the disaster area.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 425 Civil strife in Liaoning

    The boss, Qu Shengqing¡¯s agent, approached me and said he hoped to join Team Cloud.  "Pei Wei was watching the team's training next to a training ground in Hai. Wang Sa suddenly walked in from outside the training ground and said to Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei laughed when he heard this: "How many people do you think he has said this to?"

    Wang Sa also laughed. Now Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s transfer is basically managed by Jiang Hao and Wang Sa. Jiang Hao focuses more on the European aspect, while Wang Sa is responsible for the domestic aspect.

    "Not too many. If a forward like Qu Shengqing wants to leave Liaoning, there are only a few places he can go to." Wang Sa replied: "Dalian is probably his first choice. After all, Dalian is in Liaoning."  In the province, there have been no changes in life, and Dalian suffered a lot of losses in 1999, so he is very aware of his strength."

    "He can't go to Dalian." Pei Wei said with certainty: "Now Dalian is rejuvenating. Several players on the forward line are rising stars. The older one is the foreign aid Dawo Suker. If he goes to Dalian, he will be the same as Liu Liu.  It¡¯s no different in Liaoning, Dalian won¡¯t spend a high salary to support a substitute player.¡±

    "Then Shanghai, Shandong, Beijing and Chongqing are also possible, and of course we." Wang Sa replied.

    "Do you think there is a place for Qu Shengqing in our team?" Pei Wei glanced at Wang Sa: "The main positions of Adriano and Weah are unshakable. He can only be a substitute when he comes. Instead of training  It is better to leave the opportunity to a forward who has little potential, rather than leaving it to Qu Le and Sun Bing, and we also have Wenda. It is rare to find a forward like him who has certain strength and is willing to play as a substitute without causing trouble to the team.  , his arrival will cause problems in the harmonious atmosphere in our locker room.¡±

    "You mean no?" Wang Sa asked.

    "We don't need it, and doing so may strain the relationship between us and Liaoning" Pei Wei thought for a moment: "But we can contact Liaoning and help them raise the price Now Qu Shengqing has already  Having broken up with Liaoning, the only thing Liaoning can do is to use the remaining contract time to obtain greater benefits - helping them is good for our future. Liaoning has the largest football talent base in the country, and with the addition of Zhang Bing.  Our financial resources will only be stronger than before, and maybe we will be able to ask for them in the future.¡±

    "I understand, boss." Wang Sa nodded, turned and left.

    Pei Wei turned his attention to the training ground again, with an intriguing smile on his lips.

    "This time let's see who will be taken advantage of"

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    Qu Shengqing's words of "leave if you don't get the main position" were spread by his agent. His agent clearly knows the possibility of Qu Shengqing wanting to get the main position in the Liaoning team under the current circumstances.  too low.  If he wants to maintain his current status, the only way is to transfer - this year's World Cup qualifying group stage is about to begin, and then will be the top ten games. If Qu Shengqing wants to continue to be a part of the national team, he can only win in the league.  It only takes the opportunity to perform. Judging from the current situation of the national team's talent pool, it is impossible for Milu to choose a forward who cannot play the main role in the club.

    If you do n¡¯t talk about patriotism, glorious, and honor, entering the national team has the most basic benefit, that is, the economy -although it is a little bit like this in the national team to play and train place.  But if you have the status of a national football player, your income outside the team will be overwhelming - advertising, sponsorships, etc. are not a small amount. The gap between the national football status and the non-national football status is the most obvious in this regard.  This is also the reason why Qu Shengqing is determined to transfer.

    However, Qu Shengqing signed a new four-year contract with the team in 1999, the year when Liaoning reached the A-level. Now only two years have passed. In today's contract regulations, if Liaoning does not relent, Qu Shengqing will not let go when the contract expires.  He couldn't leave before the deadline, so the agent had no choice but to make the matter bigger.  He believes that with Qu Shengqing¡¯s ability shown in his outstanding performance in 1999, there will definitely be a team

    Only by maintaining enough playing time can you perform adequately, and only by performing enough can you be selected for the national team. Only by being selected for the national team can Qu Shengqing have the maximum income.  The higher Qu Shengqing's income, the higher the agent's income - which is why the agent desperately instigated Qu Shengqing's transfer.

    But this agent did not consider one thing - with Qu Shengqing's ability and age, he really has no worries about finding a home in the league, but if he wants to introduce Qu Shengqing, will Qu Shengqing be willing to go?  What Qu Shengqing wants to do, will other people want it?

    Another problem is Qu Shengqing¡¯s salary.

    Before Zhang Bing took over, the Liaoning team was famous throughout the Chinese football community for being poor. If it weren't for its poverty, it is estimated that Liaoning, which has won ten championships, would not have been reduced to three years in League B.  ThatAlthough Hou Qu Shengqing is the captain and main player of the Liaoning team, his income is only the income of a mid-range player in an ordinary A-A club. But after Zhang Bing took over.  He adjusted the performance of all players on the team

    Especially for the main players, as the captain, Qu Shengqing¡¯s income has reached the highest level among players.

    So the problem comes - Qu Shengqing is leaving Liaoning. Not having a main position is only one aspect. The bigger problem is that his income will be affected, and the salary he is getting now is already the best in the country. I am afraid that small and medium-sized clubs still have  I can't afford such a high salary for him.

    There are only a few clubs that can afford Qu Shengqing¡¯s salary. The agent extended an olive branch to all clubs that could afford Qu Shengqing¡¯s salary, but few responded.

    The young Dalian doesn't want him, and Yunjia doesn't want him. Beijing has always been rational in its management, and Chongqing has passed the time of burning money. A few small clubs have approached him, but they were immediately frightened after hearing about his transfer fee and salary.  gone back.

    Now Qu Shengqing and his agent were a little dumbfounded. They had already broken up with the Liaoning team. It is easy to break up with the Liaoning team, but it is not so easy to try to fool them again. What's more, Zhang Bing is not that easy to fool.  .

    It¡¯s okay to stay. After all, he still has a two-year contract with the Liaoning team. Before the contract is completed, the Liaoning team will not be able to drive him away. But Qu Shengqing is already twenty-seven years old. If he is wasted at this age,  A player who can maintain his form for two years is simply a genius.

    "Obviously, Qu Shengqing is not a genius, so he can only leave.

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    ¡°This agent¡¯s level is much worse than yours.¡±

    In the room where Pei Wei was resting, Pei Wei smiled and said to Wang Sa: "He broke up with him too early, and he failed to make a correct assessment of Qu Shengqing's technical characteristics, age, and salary, and he is now in a dilemma.  "

    "It is indeed unqualified. I know this guy. Although he is very good at business, it is a pity that he does not understand football." Wang Sa shook his head: "He only knows that Qu Shengqing's level is among the existing forwards in the country.  It is very high, but it ignores that his technical characteristics are more suitable for small teams-only in quick counterattacks can Qu Shengqing exert his greatest power. This has led to the current situation. In fact, if it were me, I would advise Qu Shengqing to  Shengqing continues to stay in the Liaoning team. Firstly, Liaoning is not poor now. Secondly, he was trained by Liaoning and has great prestige in the Liaoning team. Leaving Liaoning actually means giving up these things. Thirdly,  , Romario cannot play for too long, and he will have to wait for a year at most. Qu Shengqing will definitely have many more opportunities to play, and he will still be the captain by then."

    "That's right." Pei Wei nodded: "Qu Shengqing's transfer this time is destined to fail He only has one place to go now, but that place is definitely not suitable for him."

    "Where?" Wang Sa asked curiously. He couldn't tell it with his professional agent's eyes, but Pei Wei was so sure that he had to be curious.

    "Shanghai." Pei Wei said calmly: "Among those who have the financial resources to buy Qu Shengqing's team, Dalian and we will not buy it. Beijing and Chongqing will not pay so much money. Sichuan is now changing sponsors, and Shandong's head coach  Santrac doesn't like to use speedy forwards. The only place he can go is Shanghai. Moreover, Shanghai's performance has not been very good in the past few years, and they are also short of forwards, so it is impossible not to take action. They are just waiting and watching.  It¡¯s just a price reduction, after all, Qu Shengqing¡¯s salary is not a small amount.¡±

    "Going to Shanghai is indeed possible. It is also a good place. Why is it not suitable for him?" Wang Sa asked doubtfully.

    "The Shanghai team used to advocate technology, and then began to focus on strength and discipline under the leadership of Xu Genbao. Now, under the leadership of several Brazilian and Yugoslav coaches, it has begun to take a technical path again, but no matter how it goes, what Qu Shengqing is good at is  With his speed and ability to fight alone in counterattacks, he will only be the one who is out of place in the Shanghai team. This transfer will be a failure both for him and for Shanghai.¡±

    Pei Wei¡¯s words not only mean that he knows history, but in fact history has changed a lot. However, through his own observation and familiarity with the league, he can judge that Qu Shengqing¡¯s subsequent failure was not accidental.

    "I hope this lesson can serve as a warning to future generations. Transfer is not a panacea. As a player, only by finding the most suitable place for you can you enter the sea and show your best side!"

    Five days later, news came from Shanghai as expected. Shanghai Shenhua team introduced Liaoning team forward Qu Shengqing and signed a four-year contract.

    Not as Pei Wei expected, Zhang Bing severely slashed Shanghai - the transfer fee was as high as 8.4 million yuan, and Shanghai also slashed - after the transfer, Qu Shengqing's salary income not only disappeared? increased, but decreased a bit.

    Through this incident, Zhang Bing established his absolute authority in the Liaoning team, but he also lost a spiritual leader and an outstanding striker. The defending champion's civil strife before the start of the league consumed too much of their energy, which also made it difficult for the new team to win.  In this season, they never had the same glory as last season.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 426 Hibernation

    With a net worth of 8.4 million yuan, Qu Shengqing has undoubtedly become the top bidder in this field. Although Pei Wei feels that the price is a bit outrageous, in any case, as a national football player in his prime,  As a forward, it is understandable to create such a value. The domestic transfer market has not yet reached the point of burning money like crazy, and clubs must understand the huge cost gap between training their own players and buying them directly.  He will also be more cautious when taking action. It is a bit abnormal for Wu Jiying as a defender to be sold for a high price of 13 million in the future.

    In addition to Qu Shengqing, many well-known domestic players have participated in transfers this year. Reporters can always be happy. Fans like to see transfer news like this. They have no worries.  There is something to write about.

    In the bustling transfer market, Yunjia Tianyu seems very quiet. Apart from buying a substitute right back from the Sichuan team, they have not made any big moves in the transfer market. This one in Hainan  During the month, the only news about Yunjia Tianyu was the non-stop training and competition every day.

    Yunjia Tianyu plays a warm-up match almost every day. Sometimes it is against other teams, and sometimes it is a group match within the team. In these games, Yunjia Tianyu does not have a so-called main lineup.  , almost all 30 members of the team had the opportunity to play. This approach also puzzled many people.

    "This is done to allow the substitutes and newly added reserve players to get closer to the level of the main players faster." Mourinho explained Pei Wei's doubts like this: "I have been constantly disrupting them during this period.  The team has experimented with a lot of formations, just to make them more familiar with each other, so that no matter who they cooperate with, they can have a certain sense of tacit understanding - there are many players who have just joined and are not familiar with other players.  The players are not familiar with them either, and otherwise it would be difficult to establish a level of rapport within a month.¡±

    "But is it necessary to do this?" Pei Wei asked doubtfully: "Will this reduce the tacit understanding between the main lineup? Making them more unfamiliar may have a great impact on the results.  After all, we can¡¯t put all the players on the field.¡±

    "Of course not. When it comes to our main lineup, it is definitely the best in All-A. What we lack is just that we don¡¯t have more substitute players to step in after the main players are injured. Last year, if it weren¡¯t for the drag of the Olympics and Ah  Without Deriano, we will never lose the championship with consecutive draws in the last four rounds," Mourinho said with certainty: "What's more, our main lineup has not changed at all.  The tacit understanding cultivated cannot disappear within a month. The only possible change is probably Aylin. But he is an old player, so there is no problem of lack of tacit understanding. What I am more concerned about now is how good the substitute players can be.  To a certain extent, it can fill the vacancy when the main players are absent. This year, the Chinese team has a World Cup qualifier to play. I think there will definitely be many players who will often be sent to the national team. In this year's league, who's substitute player can be better?  Whoever can take the lead in the league competition.¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded: "But I am still worried that you have not practiced any tactics during this month."

    Mourinho laughed: "Boss, do you think Haigeng is a good place to practice tactics? It is indeed a good place. The good weather makes people happy physically and mentally. The moderate lack of oxygen can better train the players' bodies, and the whole team  Chinese clubs are all here, and they don¡¯t have to worry about finding opponents to practice - everything is good, but it is not suitable for practicing tactics, otherwise no secrets will become secrets - Haigeng is just a place to increase physical reserves and adjust  It¡¯s just a good place for players to be in good condition. It¡¯s best to do basic training here until we return to Yunjia.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded clearly. Indeed, in a place like Haigeng where teams are highly concentrated, there are no secrets at all. The large number of teams also makes it impossible for any team to conduct closed training.  As Mourinho said, this is just a good place for basic training.

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    Pei Wei understood Mourinho's good intentions, and the players completed Mourinho's arrangements without any hesitation. However, when the news of Haigeng appeared in the newspapers and was seen by the fans, the fans were dissatisfied with Mourinho.  Neo's approach was very unfamiliar. Some people even joked: "Does Mourinho think he is playing FIFA Football Manager: x. High ability? If it is so easy, then it is too easy to be a football coach.  a little."

    Pei Wei could only smile bitterly at this. He now feels that he really admires Mourinho. Why is he still being attacked by others even though he has done nothing wrong?  It will be the same in the future, and it will be the same now.

    But Pei Wei believes that?As long as Mourinho can lead the team to achieve good results this year, the number of fans who like him will immediately increase. People like him will

    Practice.  Usually people who like him like him very much, and people who don't like him like him. This person is destined to be the focus of everyone wherever he is. The only difference is whether those who look at him admire or hate him.

    The Haigeng training camp is over, and the league is about to start in about twenty days. The Yunjia Tianyu players returned to Yunjia in high spirits and began the final preparations before the season.

    The training during this period is on a walk-in basis, but the content of daily training is kept strictly confidential. No fans or media can enter the training ground to watch the team's training-except for a few regular trainings.

    After training for half a month, the Yunjia Tianyu team flew to Beijing. As the second place last season, they were going to participate in the most important competition before the start of the league-the Chinese League Cup.

    This year is the fourth year since the start of the League Cup. In the first two League Cups, Yunjia Tianyu used its strong strength to win the championship bonus of one million yuan for two consecutive years. However, last year they did not  Can continue to monopolize this championship, so Yunjia fans hope that Yunjia Tianyu can win this championship this year. In their view, winning this championship can prove that after finishing second in the league for two consecutive years, Yunjia Tianyu will be strong this year.  Rise up!

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    As last year¡¯s league runner-up, Yunjia Tianyu directly entered the semi-finals. After waiting for three days, they ushered in their semi-final opponent, Dalian Oriental Team.

    Dalian Dongfang, which has been gradually recovering from last year, attaches great importance to this game. All the main players are on the field. Although more than half of the players are young players, no one can underestimate their strength - Dalian  The echelon training of Dalian is also quite good nationwide. Dalian players who can stand out in the Dalian youth team and occupy the main position of the first team are not opponents that can be underestimated.

    But Yunjia Tianyu seemed to be very confident in this game. The goalkeeper Chen Wei, the four defenders were Hu Junli, Zhu Guosheng, Tang Yong and Wu Jiang. The midfielder was Zheng Zhi on the right, Grosso on the left, and Deco in the middle.  Partnering with Zhang Yiming, the forward combination of Weah and Qule was sent, with newly joined Chinese national Adriano sitting on the bench.

    Dalian Dongfang launched a fierce attack at the beginning, and in the 21st minute, Wanpeng scored the first goal. Yunjia Tianyu, who was lagging behind, did not show panic and gradually gained momentum after stabilizing his position.  Launched an attack and created several good scoring opportunities in a row. However, Dalian team¡¯s goalkeeper Cheng Dong performed well and resolved several threatening shots from Yunjia Tianyu.

    Yunjia Tianyu finally equalized the score before the end of the first half. After receiving Deco's pass, Weah broke through and rushed into the penalty area. Under the attack of two players, he passed the ball to the back point. Qule caught up with the ball.  Direct shot from a small angle, the ball flew into the goal against the goal post.

    After the start of the second half, Dalian Dongfang once again set off a wave of offensive waves. Su Ke, a world-class forward, showed his exquisite footwork in the penalty area and used a beautiful man ball to deflect away in a narrow space.  He defeated Tang Yong and added another point in the face of the attacking Chen Wei.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who was lagging behind again, began to make adjustments one after another. Adriano and Ayling replaced Weah and Wu Jiang respectively. Grosso returned to the left back position, but shortly after the substitution, Dalian Dongfang  Midfielder Hu Zhaojun used a wonderful world wave to extend the lead to two goals!

    Facing this long-range shot that hit Yunjia Tianyu, goalkeeper Chen Wei obviously lacked judgment. He made a save after the ball flew into the penalty area, but it was already too late!

    Yunjia Tianyu, who was two goals behind, relied on Adriano to break through and shoot in the penalty area to recover a point before the end, but it was of no avail. Yunjia Tianyu team created its worst result in the League Cup -  ¨DWe were eliminated in the semifinals.

    Fortunately, in the third and fourth place finals two days later, they relied on two goals from midfielders Deco and Zheng Zhi to defeat Shandong Hualong 2-1 and win third place. Otherwise, Mourinho, who returned to Yunjia, might have been eliminated.  Drowning in saliva.

    "Let them despise us as much as they want. When the league starts, we will surprise them." When talking privately with Pei Wei, Mourinho didn't seem to feel the pressure at all and still spoke as if nothing had happened.

    "Now, it's time for us to hibernate. The League Cup championship doesn't matter. What's important is that in these two games we found our shortcomings, but" Pei Wei stared at Mourinho: "Do this  It¡¯s hard on you.¡±

    "It doesn't matter, the fans are very forgetful." Mourinho laughed: "As long as we can perform well in the league, then I think they will turn around and support me.of.  "

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 427 New Faces

    The fourth Chinese League Cup was finally won by Dalian Dongfang, a veteran team. China relied on substitute forward Zhou Peng's goal to defeat the defending champion Liaoning team 1-0. The Liaoning team had a strong attack power due to the absence of main striker Romario.  Discounted and convinced of the defeat, for a while, the Dalian Dongfang team, which had consecutively defeated the defending champion and last year's runner-up, was in the limelight and became the most popular candidate for the championship in the new season.

    After winning this championship, Dalian Dongfang began to surpass the defending champions Liaoning and Shandong Hualong in popularity. General public opinion believes that this season's league championship will be produced by these three teams, although Yunjia Tianyu defeated Shandong Hualong to win the championship.  The third place, but this year has neither introduced heavyweight players nor trained a set of effective tactics in Haigen. Even the main lineup has not yet been determined. Local media and fans, including Yunjia, are all concerned about Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance.  The performance in the new season is not optimistic.

    But what they don't know is that it's not that Yunjia Tianyu can't win the League Cup championship, but that he doesn't want to win it - it's not that he doesn't want to win it. After all, the League Cup championship is also a national championship, and its gold content is not low, but in  The league is about to start one week after the League Cup ends, and Yunjia Tianyu's first round match is an away game against the newly renamed Sichuan Business Team. From Beijing to Sichuan, this is a quite long distance. If in the League Cup  If they try their best, the tired players may not have much fighting power left after flying long distance to Sichuan.

    And the League Cup had to be played - as last year's league runner-up, Yunjia Tianyu had to play two real games before the season, so Mourinho deliberately let the main players take turns to rest during the game.  , Only in this way can we appear in the Chengdu Stadium in the best condition.

    After finishing the League Cup match, the Yunjia Tianyu team immediately flew to Chengdu.  Get ready to start the new season.

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    With the steady rise of the level of Chinese football, the Chinese Football Association has added some "happy troubles" to its joy - that is, the number of games played by national-level teams has begun to increase. For example, last year they had to participate in two important Asian games in a row.  Cup and Olympic Games, if these two competitions did not only take up two months, then last year's league would probably not end until December. Even so, the competition also had a big impact on the league.  The league's average attendance has experienced negative growth for the first time since the start of the professional league. Fortunately, the last few strong teams' competition for the championship has attracted a lot of popularity, otherwise the attendance may have dropped even more.

    Although this year is not a competition year.  However, there are two more important events for Chinese football - the World Cup qualifying group stage and the top ten Asian games - with the current strength of the Chinese team, the possibility of breaking through the group stage is quite high, the Maldives, Cambodia  It is impossible for China and Indonesia to cause any trouble for the Chinese team. Even if the Chinese team does not recall overseas players, the elite domestic players alone will be enough to deal with them.

    The lack of the top ten matches of Japan and South Korea will not give the Chinese Football Association a headache. What really gives them a headache is the match schedule-there will be a total of six games in the group stage, which will be played from April 22nd to 5th.  The twenty-seventh day of the month.  It takes more than a month, and although the schedule of the top ten matches has not been announced yet, judging from the experience of 1997, this period of time will not be less than two months. According to the old rules of the Chinese football team participating in the World Cup qualifiers,  , the time between the two matches plus the team training time is estimated to be close to five months, and it will be less than ten months from now to the end of the year. If 26 rounds of the league are played within five months plus a few  As for the cup, unless the Football Association plans to abandon the league.

    Pei Wei also gasped after seeing the games the national team was going to play this year.  No wonder the Chinese Football Association, under the leadership of "King of Hell", divided the league into three major parts to make way for the national team. The last round of the league did not end until the end of the year. There was really no way. To ensure the combat effectiveness of the national team, the only way was to increase the training time.  .  While increasing the training time, it also reduces the time that the league can use. It is no wonder that the league has to make way for the national team.

    In this situation where the schedule is tight and drags on for a long time, the excitement of the game cannot be guaranteed, and the frequent transfer of national team players has also had a considerable impact on the results of each club. In desperation, "The King of Hell"  "He came up with a genius way to appease the clubs, which was to temporarily stop league promotion and relegation.

    Aren¡¯t you afraid that the national team will be transferred away and you won¡¯t be able to perform well?  That's easy to handle, just don't be relegated if you lose the game. Anyway, there are only a few teams competing for the championship. What most teams worry about is relegation, and now there is no need to protect the relegation.  Just watch the national team play.

    This one doesn¡¯t look like

    ""Expedient measure" is actually a way to kill the goose and lay the eggs, with few highlights. Now, in addition to winning the championship,The first-level attractions were also cancelled. At the same time, in order to prevent the top two teams from being as big as A, the number of top teams was increased to sixteen - completely forgetting what a mess the basic level of Chinese football was at that time.  , and the league that was supposed to have a good prospect officially began to decline. It did not recover until Pei Wei's reincarnation in 2006.

    Fortunately, things are different now. The number of outstanding players in China is much higher than at the same time in history, and the Football Association has accumulated experience in some previous games. The leaders of the Football Association are not the kind of politicians who don¡¯t know the importance of the league, so  The Football Association decided not to stop the league matches during the qualifying group stage matches, but to schedule them during the intermission period of the qualifying matches. Anyway, it is enough to deal with these three opponents with the strength of domestic players. If you deal with such an opponent, you will still be nervous.  If we can go back to the training camp and play games in the last month, then what else is there for Chinese football to do?

    In this way, you can save more than a month. Generally speaking, a season's competition only lasts about seven months. Deducting the three months required for the top ten games, this season's competition can definitely be completed in December.  End before arrival.

    Milu has no objection to this. The Football Association has been quite supportive of his work. By agreeing to have Adriano and Deco become Chinese nationals, he has brought him two outstanding players. If he still cannot qualify in the group,  So Milu's decades of wandering in the world were in vain.

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    The first round of the league was held on March 11th. Liaoning faced Chongqing away from home and Yunjia Tianyu played away against Sichuan. These were the only two strong matches in this round, so more people paid attention to these two games. Last year, Liaoning was  They only won the league championship after defeating Chongqing at home, and Yunjia Tianyu's away results against Sichuan have never been very good. Therefore, before the game, it was generally believed that Liaoning would win, while Yunjia might be in trouble.

    There is another important basis for their judgment - Yunjia Tianyu has failed to get off to a good start in the league for two consecutive years. This year, it is the first game away from home against the Sichuan team, which is their nemesis.  Being favored has become a matter of course.

    Sichuan's performance in the past few years has always been in the middle. Even the top four teams rarely win easily when facing them. Their performance against strong teams is not bad at all, but in the middle  Downstream teams often make mistakes.

    With the emphasis on echelon training, the Sichuan team has also begun to enjoy the benefits brought by the echelon - they have newly promoted a young forward Lei Tao from the second team this year and has quickly established himself as the main force, joining the former national team.  Li Bing formed Sichuan's front line.

    This forward was born in 1982 and is only 181.96 meters tall this year. Although his foot skills are not very good, he is a huge threat no matter which defense line he faces due to his strong body.

    Pei Wei had never heard of this name, which made him feel a little happy. Although clubs are now beginning to pay attention to echelon training, the young players he heard about were almost all names he had heard in later generations.  No new people appeared, which also made him a little confused-could it be that some good prospects were poached by Yunjia Tianyu?  Otherwise, why don¡¯t other teams have players they haven¡¯t heard of emerging?

    One problem he didn't think about was that other clubs were relatively late to pay attention to the echelon, and players can't be cultivated after one or two years of training. They must go through long-term training before they can produce new players. Like him  The names that later generations have heard of basically started playing in the youth teams of various local teams when the professional leagues began, so they naturally emerged quickly. Judging from the current expansion of the echelon construction of various clubs in China,  It will take a few years for the effects to show up gradually.

    As for why Yunjia Tianyu produced some good prospects who were not famous in later generations, it is because Yunjia City itself did not have a professional club in later generations, and when Pei Wei took over, it was basically poor, and young players could easily play.  , coupled with the rigor of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s scouting system, results will naturally come out faster.

    I believe that in the next few years, Pei Wei will see more new faces in other clubs in the league, and Leitao is just the first one.  f

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 428 Young People

    The lineup of Yunjia Tianyu in each game is as follows. The goalkeeper is still defender Chen Xiaolong, the center back captains Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan, the left back Wu Jiang, the midfielder has Li Fang on the right, Grosso on the left, Ludke and Yu Xiaowei in the center, double  The forward consists of Adriano and Weah.

    This lineup is not beyond the expectations of Croatian Milosi, the head coach of Sichuan Commerce. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s strength lies in their offensive ability. Adriano and Weah, both young and old foreign aid forwards, can win  A terrifying center who can break through the ball and score points, but the two are not without flaws. After all, Weah is older and relies more on his experience on the court. Although Adriano is outstanding  , but they are always accustomed to relying on one person's ability to complete the game intentionally or unintentionally. As long as they defend according to the characteristics of the two of them, there is no way.

    Yunjia Tianyu's current flaw is in defense. After Sun Chenghai left, they have not been able to find a suitable right back. Especially this year, Xie Feng's retirement has left them with no one who is good at the right back position.  Players, Chen Xiaolong's performance in the game can only be said to be quite satisfactory, which is a relatively good breakthrough point, and their goalkeeper is probably the worst among the top six. He often makes some obvious mistakes on the field, especially against long-distance players.  His shooting judgment is relatively poor. With a slugger named Ma Tian, ??Mirosi is not worried about not scoring at all.

    The game started. The Sichuan team, playing at home, launched a fierce attack at the beginning. National team member Ma Tian continued to instigate attacks in the midfield, and frequently launched attacks from both wings. Li Bing is a veteran center in China, with a strong body and excellent headers.  .  Not to mention rookie Lei Tao, whose height of 1.96 meters is a huge threat to any team.

    It is precisely because of this consideration that Mourinho arranged a pair of Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan as central defenders. Zhu Guosheng is 1.87 meters tall and Zhou Nan is 1.88 meters tall. They are also among the tallest central defender partners in China.  .

    The person responsible for guarding Lei Tao is Zhu Guosheng, the captain of Yunjia Tianyu.

    Although Zhu Guosheng is nine centimeters shorter than Lei Tao, his experience is not comparable to that of Lei Tao, who only entered the Sichuan first team this year. Zhu Guosheng is better than Lei Tao in terms of judging the landing point and is better at using his body.  Zhu Guosheng often uses blocking, clamping and other methods to make Lei Tao unable to even take off.  This young center has been frustrated repeatedly.

    For example, in an attack by the Sichuan team, the full-back passed the ball into the penalty area. Lei Tao was about to jump up to fight for the top. However, Zhu Guosheng used his body to tightly block Lei Tao so that he could not take off. As a result, the ball flew over the heads of the two men.  After passing by, Zhou Nan, who was behind, immediately jumped in front of Li Bing to make a rescue.

    Then the Sichuan team made another pass, and this time Lei Tao learned the lesson.  Before Zhu Guosheng could reach him, he jumped up first. As a result, Zhu Guosheng took off at the same time as him, and then insidiously stuck his elbow near Lei Tao's shoulder, which not only borrowed the opponent's strength but also prevented the opponent from jumping to the highest point.  As a result, he just got in front of Lei Tao and hit the ball.

    The referee generally ignores such competition in the air, because the competition for the high ball itself is a contest of physical confrontation, especially in the penalty area, and the referee is very cautious in judging such actions.

    Lei Tao has always been at a disadvantage in the competition with Zhu Guosheng.

    The reason why Zhu Guosheng can repeatedly grab the ball in front of opponents who are nearly ten centimeters taller than him.  Not only is he experienced and good at blocking positions, he is also much stronger than his opponent in terms of physical strength.

    Lei Tao is nine centimeters taller than Zhu Guosheng, but they are about the same weight - Zhu Guosheng is almost covered in beating flesh, and his strength is one level higher than the underage Lei Tao.  Nature creates this brilliant effect.

    In another confrontation, Zhou Nan also did very well. Although Li Bing has rich experience, Zhou Nan has also played in the league for several years. He is not a rookie like Lei Tao. He knows that he is definitely not good at judging placement and other aspects.  Li Bing is outstanding, so he just uses his physical advantage to bully this veteran - anyway, I just need to entangle you so that you can't shoot. As for other things, other people will naturally do it.

    Due to the outstanding performance of the two central defenders, Sichuan Commerce took the advantage from the beginning.  But they failed to pose any threat to Yunjia Tianyu's goal, but they also did a good job defensively, using their numerical advantage to cut off the connection between Yunjia Tianyu's midfield and forward line.  Isolating Adriano - this is also bullying Yunjia Tianyu. Currently, there is no player who can break through like Nie Fei.

    In the 27th minute, Yunjia Tianyu launched a counterattack. Wu Jiang assisted with the ball and then passed the ball to Grosso in front. Grosso dribbled the ball forward and broke through. His speed is not fast, but he has a tall body and a solid foundation.  His basic skills make it difficult for the opponent to intercept the ball at his feet.

    &nbsp; Under the defense of two opposing players, Grosso still brought the ball to the opponent's baseline. After getting out of a gap, he immediately kicked off and passed the ball. The ball seemed to be

    It was a bit big. Neither player in the middle could grab the ball. The ball flew in from the back row and shot directly from a very small angle!

    Sichuan team¡¯s goalkeeper Gao Jian quickly saved the ball from the bottom line with a side dive, which was a corner kick.

    Li Fang shook his head. He felt very good about the shot just now. He didn't expect the opponent's goalkeeper to perform better.

    Li Fang was about to take the corner kick. Yunjia Tianyu's two central defenders rushed forward, and the Sichuan team's two forwards also withdrew. It was still one-on-one, but it was the other way around. Lei Tao stared at Zhu Guosheng.  Li Bing stared at Zhou Nan.

    Li Fang took a corner kick, Zhu Guosheng rushed to the front and jumped up, and Lei Tao jumped up too. Now Zhu Guosheng's advantage is gone, and his tricks are impossible to work in the opponent's penalty area.

    But Lei Tao was still fooled. Zhu Guosheng rushed to the front point just to attract him, the highest point of the Sichuan team, and the ball was not passed to the front point at all.

    The ball flew over their heads, and then a figure wearing a red and blue Yunjia Tianyu jersey rose from the ground like a rocket, facing the incoming ball and fiercely shaking his head to attack the goal!

    Gao Jian could no longer make the magical save just now. The ball quickly flew into the goal and hit the net hard!

    "Li Fang took a corner kickhe missed a shot Adriano! Adriano, who had just become a Chinese citizen, scored the first goal of the game! A powerful header! He  He used his excellent jumping ability and terrifying power to throw away the defender who was guarding him!¡±

    After landing, Adriano glanced at the goal. After confirming that the ball had entered the net, he immediately raised his hands high and pointed to the sky!

    "Wright seems to be in good condition today!" Mourinho stood up, clapped his hands, and then said to Pei Wei next to him with a smile.

    "He has been holding it in for a long time He didn't play in the last few games of last season. I guess Wright is waiting for this day!" Pei Wei looked at Adriano on the court with a smile.

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    The Sichuan team will naturally not be knocked down by a goal. The Shu people have always been tough, and this is also very obvious in football. Adriano's goal stimulated them, and before the end of the first half, they launched  A more violent attack!

    Zhu Guosheng couldn't stand it anymore. Lei Tao was growing at an astonishing speed. Under the stimulation of Zhu Guosheng's close defense, Lei Tao became more and more skilled in judging the placement, how to block positions and using his body. He became more and more skilled.  There is a threat.

    After another pass, Zhu Guosheng and Lei Tao both jumped up. Lei Tao tensed his body in the air, used the strength of his waist and abdomen to exert force, and jumped in front of Zhu Guosheng to attack the goal!

    Chen Wei reluctantly held the ball with one hand, and the ball fell downwards. Chen Xiaolong, who was returning to defense, used his big foot to hook the ball away from the goal line.

    Zhu Guosheng got up and glanced at Lei Tao with complicated eyes. He didn't expect this guy to learn so quickly. When he borrowed strength from the other party just now, the other party actually learned to borrow strength from him and picked up his own in the air with his hands.  Shoulder, only then did he win the ball. It seems that the next test is still very long.

    When the Sichuan team took a foul ball, their left back Ma Quan ran up, picked up the ball with both hands, and then took a few steps back.

    After taking a few steps, Ma Quan used both hands to throw the ball hard into Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area!

    "Damn! Such strength!" Seeing the ball flying directly from the sideline into Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area, Sun Bing, who was sitting on the bench, couldn't help shouting. This distance was equivalent to taking a corner kick with his feet.  If Ma Quan can do this every time, then wouldn't every frontcourt throw-in for the Sichuan team be equivalent to a frontcourt free kick?

    The Yunjia Tianyu players on the field could not bear to be surprised. The foul ball thrown by Ma Quan flew into the Yunjia Tianyu penalty area like a cannonball. Lei Tao, who had been prepared, immediately jumped high and prepared to head for the ball.

    Zhu Guosheng, who had lost the opportunity, knew that he could no longer win the ball, but he still jumped up next to Lei Tao - even if he can't stop you from fighting for the top, he should stop you from shooting directly.

    But Lei Tao didn't shoot.

    After feeling the pressure exerted by Zhu Guosheng, he immediately made a judgment, flicked the ball with his header, and pushed the ball into a gap in Yunjia Tianyu's defense line.

    Li Bing stepped in from the back and fell to the ground to shovel and shoot!

    The ball flew into Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s goal against the goal post. Although Chen Wei fought hard to save, he still failed to touch the ball!

    One to one!  Chengdu Stadium?There was a huge cheer immediately. Before the end of the first half, Sichuan Business¡¯ persistent attack finally scored a goal!

    Zhu Guosheng got up from the ground, looked at Lei Tao who was cheering with his teammates, and shook his head.  Today¡¯s young people are really amazing!

 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 429 What a great hero Wei

    Chapter 429 What a great hero Wei

    Although the score was equalized by Sichuan Commerce before halftime, it did not make the atmosphere in Yunjia Tianyu's locker room seem solemn. Wu Jiang even joked to Zhu Guosheng, laughing at him being transformed into this by an eighteen-year-old kid.  look.

    Zhu Guosheng rolled his eyes strangely: "Go and try to defend! Which of you has experience defending a big man who is 1.96 meters tall? And this guy is not a master who only relies on his own body to act recklessly. You have seen his learning ability.  Have you learned how to use my strength after fighting against me for more than half an hour? I¡¯m not saying that it wouldn¡¯t work for any of you, only I have this ability!¡±

    Others collectively booed Zhu Guosheng's big words. Wu Jiang said even more exaggeratedly: "Isn't that right? Let's see how you defend that little guy in the second half! If he scores another goal or assists,  If so, then you have to invite us all to dinner at the Yunjia Restaurant, the highest price!¡±

    Zhu Guosheng regretted it as soon as he said it, but Wu Jiang had already said it before he changed his mind. Zhu Guosheng calculated it in his mind and was shocked: "This meal costs more than 20,000 yuan, you robbed it."  !¡±

    Wu Jiang said nonchalantly: "You can change your story, but your image in the eyes of young people will be"

    "You don't want to hang out anymore, do you?" Zhu Guosheng showed a gangster face.

    Wu Jiang ignored him, as his qualifications were as old as Zhu Guosheng's. He looked straight at the ceiling, looking indifferent.

    "Okay, you kid can do it." Seeing that the threat was ineffective, Zhu Guosheng said angrily: "I'll just betbut what if I win?"

    "We'll treat you to dinner as a group." Wu Jiang said with a smile.

    Zhu Guosheng thought about it in his mind and felt that he was still at a bit of a disadvantage. After all, he invited a large group of people, but if he won, a large group of people invited him. If the money is shared among everyone, it would be nothing.  But think about it, forget it, you are going to win anyway.

    Just as he was thinking about it, Wu Jiang immediately added: "Roadside food stalls!"

    Zhu Guosheng fell to the ground with a bang.

    The relaxed locker room environment brought a relaxed mood to the Yunjia Tianyu players. Mourinho made two adjustments during the halftime break. Ayling came on and replaced Grosso to increase the speed on the left.  , At the same time, Weah was more active on the wing in the first half.  As a result, with his old arms and legs, he ran into trouble. Sichuan's two full-back captains, Wei Qun and Ma Quan, were strong and fierce defensive figures. Weah's physical strength was quickly consumed in the constant confrontation, so Murry  Neo arranged for Adriano and Weah to switch positions. Weah moved to the center to play center, while Adriano, who was stronger, dropped back a little to help connect the midfielder.

    These two adjustments immediately achieved very good results. Weah, who came to the middle, attracted the attention of the entire Sichuan team's defense, while Adriano, who was hidden behind him, continued to provide Sichuan with breakthroughs of his own.  Create a threat to the team's goal.  Aylin's appearance has increased the speed of Yunjia Tianyu's attack from the left to a higher level. Although he has been away from the A-level arena for a year, Aylin's ability is still outstanding!

    People only know how to cherish when they lose. Aylin lost it before, so he cherishes the opportunity to appear in the A-level arena again more than anyone else!

    Sichuan did not expect Aylin to play in the game.  In the world of football, one year is long enough. Not only them, but probably all other A-level Chinese teams have forgotten that Yunjia Tianyu was so powerful on the left.  Aylin who has repeatedly staged quick attacks!

    At first, Wei Qun, the captain of the Sichuan team, greeted the full midfielder who had been away from the competition for a year with a relaxed attitude. In his opinion, a player who has not played in official games for a year and can only train with the reserve team is not a good player.  Maybe he got into the role immediately, and he noticed that Ayling didn't even warm up before going on the field.

    But he soon discovered that he was wrong.

    After coming on the field, Aylin made two wonderful breakthroughs on the left, and the pass after the breakthrough also created a dangerous murderous opportunity, if it were not for the outstanding performance of the Sichuan team's defense.  Ayling can get at least one assist.

    Aylin, who has been away from the A-level for a year, does not show any unfamiliarity with the game, and even his breakthrough ability has improved compared to a year ago. This is naturally the credit of the once famous "Seal" Li Huajun. Last year  He has been staying in the reserve team. As the best wide attacker in Chinese football so far, he told Aylin all his thoughts without hesitation.

    The ball was passed to Aylin¡¯s feet for the third time, and the guards came up to meet him. The relaxed look on their faces had long since disappeared.

    ?The captain of the Sichuan team.  Weiqun has always been one of the best right backs in Chinese football.  Fighting fiercely and full of physical energy.  He can go up and down, and he also has a strong long-range shot and free kick. However, as a full-back, he has a weakness, that is, his speed can only be regarded as average, especially now that he is almost 30 years old.  Players whose bodies are hungry often decline quickly after their prime period.

    And speed is precisely Aylin¡¯s strength.

    ??Leaning forward, Wei Qun was unmoved. He is also a living fossil of League A. He has been playing in the top league since the early days of the professional league. What scene has he not seen?  Among the current domestic right backs, he is definitely the most experienced in terms of experience.

    But Aylin never thought of confusing the guards. After leaning forward, Aylin immediately knocked the ball behind the guards, then used his supporting foot to exert force and rushed past the guards!

    Wei Qun turned around at the same time and took a step diagonally upwards. He happened to be stuck in Aylin's path. If Aylin still rushed forward according to the route just now, he would definitely hit Wei Qun's back - in terms of physique, he was not the same as Wei Qun.  Groups are not on the same level.

    But Aylin immediately took a step sideways, passed by the guards, and then chased the ball with long strides.

    Wei Qun did not give up. Someone once commented on Wei Qun and said, "If we go back 70 years, Wei Qun must be the 'rudder' among the old Sichuan brothers." It doesn't matter whether this evaluation is a compliment or a derogation, but at least, Wei Qun has this characteristic in him.  This kind of blood is what most Chinese players lack.

    Aylin had just caught up with the ball, and the guards arrived right after him. Within a short distance of ten meters, the difference in speed between the two sides was not that obvious at all.

    Aylin stopped the ball, glanced at the Wei Qun in front of him, and secretly admired him - the opponent was five years older than him!

    At this time, the Sichuan team's right midfielder Yao Xia also withdrew. Known as the "Cheetah", he was the fastest in the Sichuan team. Seeing that he was about to fall into a double attack, Aylin smiled.

    Because he knew that if Yao Xia withdrew, Wu Jiang would have followed suit - as Yunjia Tianyu's former golden partner on the left, no one was more familiar with Wu Jiang than Aylin.

    He made a fake move to cut in, but Aylin cleverly passed the ball back to the feet of Wu Jiang, who was running in at high speed.

    After getting the ball, Wu Jiang did not pause, but directly passed the ball from the ribs of the Sichuan team's penalty area!

    At the same time, Aylin passed between Wei Qun and Yao Xia and received the ball without being offside!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Beautiful one-two!

    The two central defenders of the Sichuan team in the penalty area are following Weah and Adriano, and no one is guarding Ayling!

    Aylin adjusted his pace, facing the attacking goalkeeper Gao Jian, he started to shoot into the far corner!

    In a one-on-one shot from this angle, Ayling is at least 80% sure.

    But when the ball flew out, a figure rushed out from behind him. He quickly crossed in front of Aylin and scooped the ball out of the penalty area with a flying kick!

    Aylin stumbled. The figure scooped the ball out in the gap and was hit by Aylin. Aylin fell down. As he fell, he saw clearly the way he had saved his shot.  It was the Weiqun he had just dumped.

    During the rescue just now, Wei Qun rushed over sideways and lost his balance in the air. As a result, when he fell, his face just happened to slide across the lawn, and his whole face immediately became stained with mud and water.

    Aylin, who was lying on the ground, turned his head and looked outside the penalty area. The ball that Wei Qun had just cleared was kicked out of the sideline by the Sichuan team's midfielder. Aylin shook his head, got up with his hands on the ground, and then looked back.  He glanced at Wei Qun who was lying on the ground.

    Aylin from a year ago would have definitely regretted missing the ball, but now he has learned to look at the game and his opponents in a different light.

    Looking at Wei Qun, Ai Lin was filled with admiration. Just now, he was taking a shot, but Wei Qun did not care about the possibility of being kicked by him and flew to rescue him. He was indeed the spiritual leader of the Sichuan team, the hero Wei Qun!

    Aylin bent down and stretched out his hand to Wei Qun. Wei Qun smiled, took Aylin's hand and climbed up. He touched the mud on his face with his free left hand, and then shouted loudly:  "Pay attention to defense!"

    Huge applause and cheers erupted from the stands. Sichuan fans respect Wei Qun more than the other two veteran international players Li Bing and Ma Tian. There is a popular saying among Sichuan fans that has been circulating, that is, "Marry to Wei."  Hero, let¡¯s give birth to little Yao Xia!¡±

    "What a great hero Wei!" Pei Wei cheered from the audience. As a player, Wei Qun is not particularly outstanding.Colorful, but his fighting spirit and unique personal charm are enough for him to leave a strong mark in the history of Chinese football!

    Originally, Pei Wei planned to introduce Wei Qun when the team was short of right backs, but he knew that it would be extremely difficult to get Wei Qun to leave the Sichuan team, and with the improvement of league rules, it would be impossible for "Dalian" to appear in the future.  "Tie" scene, then Wei Qun will never leave the Sichuan team!

    Although it is a bit regretful, wouldn¡¯t it be a better ending for David Wei to end his career with the Sichuan team?

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 430 Chen Wei¡¯s Outbreak and Ai Lin¡¯s Return

    This beautiful rescue by the group not only excited the Sichuan fans in the stands, but also brought the momentum of the Sichuan Commerce players to a peak - this is the power of spiritual leadership.

    The offensive spiritual leader uses his goals and breakthroughs to inspire the fighting spirit of his teammates, while the defensive spiritual leader uses his excellent defense and never-say-die spirit to inspire the players' confidence.

    The strength of the Sichuan team is not weak. Although Li Bing, Ma Tianweiqun and other international and former international players have basically passed their peak period, they are particularly capable. The team also has the fast horse Yao Xia, who is in his prime, and a midfielder.  Zhou Yougen and defender Ma Quan are also strong figures, and supplemented by three good foreign players, this lineup already has the strength to compete for the championship in Class A, but they don¡¯t have many good players on the bench.  Therefore, they cannot continue to show their strength in the long league, but today's game is only the first round of the league, and it is a home game. Yunjia Tianyu has hit a brick wall.

    After Weiqun's rescue, Sichuan Business, whose morale had soared, continued to create murderous opportunities for the two centers through the breakthroughs of Yao Xia and Zhou Yougen on the wings. Fortunately, Zhu Guosheng, who did not want to lose the bet, gritted his teeth and stared at them. Under such tactics, the most effective  Threatening Lei Tao, although the Sichuan team's offense was fierce, the effect did not seem to be very good.

    But goalkeeper Chen Wei, who has been unable to reassure Mourinho and Pei Wei today, showed a very high level, taking full advantage of his height advantage and intercepting the opponent's crosses in advance with several accurate attacks.  , Ma Tian and others' long-range shots were also resolved by him one by one.

    "Last year was not in vain." Pei Wei said to Mourinho with emotion after seeing Chen Wei once again fly to save Ma Tian's shot from outside the penalty area.

    Mourinho agrees with Pei Weidi. Chen Wei basically played in all the games last year. Although he continued to make mistakes in the games, his own confidence also took a big hit.  However, since there was really no one to replace him, he still stayed as the main goalkeeper. After overcoming this difficulty, Chen Wei has gradually begun to enter the role.

    Originally, Chen Wei's physical fitness was very good. What he lacked was just experience. When he got used to high-intensity competitions and gradually gained more experience, he finally began to shine as Yunjia Tianyu's main goalkeeper.  light.

    Except for a very small number of geniuses, all goalkeepers need is to play the game - isn't this the same for Xiaofei who just came to Yunjia Tianyu?  It's just that his environment was much better at the time. Yunjia Tianyu, who had no opponents in the league, had enough time for him to grow.  In this regard, Chen Wei just lacks a little luck. He was temporarily promoted to the position of the main goalkeeper, and he also attracted more people's attention. Chen Wei is a person with no ambition, and it can be said that he has a very standard profession.  The players were also conscientious when serving as Xiao Fei's substitute, and never complained because they didn't have a chance to play.  Although he knew that he had little chance to play, he still completed the tasks assigned by the coach well every time during training, so even the arrogant Xiao Fei had no dissatisfaction with this opponent who could threaten his position.

    Chen Wei's best friend in the team is Wen Da. Their temperaments are almost carved out of the same mold. They are very disciplined as substitutes and can complete their tasks well when they are sent on the field. However, Chen Wei is only better than  Xiaofei is three years younger. As a goalkeeper, three years is nothing, and he has never thought about leaving Yunjia Tianyu.  If there are no accidents, it is estimated that Chen Wei will always be Xiao Fei's substitute. Every year, he will be able to get a few appearances in the cup when Xiao Fei is injured or suspended - but the opportunity comes, and Xiao Fei's greed ruins it.  Own.  He also single-handedly pushed Chen Wei to the position of Yunjia Tianyu's main goalkeeper.

    If a person with no ambition suddenly gets the main position, no matter who he is, he will feel uneasy - the biggest problem for honest people is often lack of enough confidence, and Yunjia Tianyu is the main goalkeeper. Any mistakes will be infinitely magnified.  position, so for a period of time last year, Chen Wei almost collapsed. If the head coach and boss hadn't been giving him opportunities, I'm afraid this shadow would never be eliminated.

    Now, the patience of Mourinho and Pei Wei has finally paid off. The goalkeeper position - this position that has been causing them headaches in the past year will no longer be Yunjia Tianyu's biggest weakness.

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    Yao Xia, who shifted to the left, used his speed to break through Chen Xiaolong's defense again - he was experienced and noticed in previous confrontations that Chen Xiaolong's speed was not very fast, although his defensive ability was excellent.  But Yao Xia had no intention of relying on technology to defeat him, he would just use speed.

    Zhu Guosheng once again got entangled with Lei Tao. He was better because of his physique.strong.  Lei Taosheng is young, although he has no

    Leitao was controlled, but Leitao was unable to pose a direct threat to the goal. After the breakthrough, he did not pass the ball into the penalty area, but passed the ball to the front edge of the penalty area!

    Yu Xiaowei and Zhou Yougen rushed towards the ball at the same time. Zhou Yougen, who rushed one step first, did not stop the ball, but suddenly raised his leg and let the ball roll past his feet. Yu Xiaowei did not check and watched the ball pass behind him.  Rolled over.

    Ma Tian stepped in from the back row and took a long shot with his left foot without stopping the ball!

    Deco¡¯s interception was a step too late, and Ma Tian¡¯s long-range shot was of high quality, falling slightly towards the upper left corner of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s goal.

    Chen Wei leaped into the air, stretched out his hand and lifted the ball out of the bottom line without a moment's delay, a quite wonderful save!

    The cheers of Sichuan fans were interrupted before they could be heard, and there was a sigh in the stands.

    Then Ma Tian's corner kick was snatched away by the attacking Chen Wei over the heads of Lei Tao and Zhu Guosheng. He was 1.9 meters tall, and with the advantage of his hands, Lei Tao couldn't grab it no matter how tall he was.  Pass him.

    After landing, Chen Wei observed the situation in front of him, took two steps forward, and then immediately threw the ball far away with a hand throw.

    The ball fell to Aylin's feet on the left - Aylin never took it back. He was waiting for this good opportunity. Wei Qun had already assisted and Yao Xia had already switched to the left. Now on this side  , is Ai Lin¡¯s world!

    Aylin dribbled the ball and rushed forward from the left. Although Weiqun was desperately trying to catch up, he was far inferior to Ayling in terms of speed. In a short distance, he could use his explosive power and hard work to make up for the speed gap.  But in this long-distance attack, Aylin had an absolute advantage!

    "Speed, only speed!"

    Aylin was running with the sound of howling wind ringing in his ears, but the words of coach Li Huajun, who had been with him in the reserve team for a year last year, came to mind: "The best battlefield for our wingers is during the counterattack.  At that moment, find the weakest point of the opponent's defense and use the fastest speed to tear apart the opponent's defense. When moving forward, there must not be any pause and always maintain the highest speed. In this case, the general defender is very fast!  It¡¯s hard to defend us! The wide distance, the no-man¡¯s land, is the stage for us to gallop!¡±

    Aylin didn't have the slightest doubt about Li Huajun's words. This coach was once the best wing attacker in Chinese history. Ayling, who had heard about his deeds and watched his games, put all of Li Huajun's guidance into consideration.  Keep it firmly in mind and blend into your blood.

    "This is the kind of world where you can run happily!"

    Aylin thought happily in his heart. In just a few seconds, he had rushed to the Sichuan team's penalty area, leaving everyone behind him. Seeing that he was approaching the corner of the penalty area, Aylin quickly moved the ball to the right with his feet.  One dunk and rushed into the penalty area!

    The Sichuan team¡¯s last central defender, a foreign player, rushed over and with one sliding tackle, he was about to scoop the ball from Aylin¡¯s feet!

    But Aylin moved the ball forward again - just a small step, but enough to dodge the opponent's defensive range.

    Then Aylin used the momentum to jump up, catch up with the ball in one stride, and faced the attacking Gao Jian and pushed the ball!

    Far corner!  Gao Jian, who was jumping forward, could no longer make a sideways dive. He could only sit down and stretch his left leg in an attempt to block the ball!

    It¡¯s a pity that he failed to block it. The ball quickly slid over the lawn and rolled into the goal against the far post!

    Two to one, Yunjia Tianyu takes the lead again!

    Watching the ball roll into the goal, Aylin covered his face with his hands, then quickly let go and raised his hands high!

    "I'm back!"

    When the whole place was quiet and only hundreds of Yunjia fans cheered, Aylin said something silently in his heart.

    He has been waiting for this goal for a year.

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    The Sichuan team's performance in this game cannot be said to be outstanding, but it is a pity that they faced two people who have been dormant for a year, Chen Wei, who has been criticized for a year, and Ai Lin, who has disappeared for a year.  It was the outstanding performance of these two people in the second half that made the Sichuan team's efforts in vain.

    In the following game, the Sichuan team launched several threatening attacks, but unfortunately they were resolved one by one by the united Yunjia Tianyu defense and the outstanding goalkeeper Chen Wei. Yunjia Tianyu continued to pass two wingers Li  Fang and Aylin, especially Aylin's breakthrough, formed a counterattack. In the 71st minute of the game, Aylin made another breakthrough and moved the ball to the right. Li Fang received the ball and made a pass.  , Weah nodded the ball in frontShoot through the net.

    In the end, Yunjia Tianyu broke the vicious cycle of failing to get off to a good start in the league for two years and defeated the strong opponent Sichuan Commerce three to one, which also made a good start for the following games.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 431 A Fierce Battle

    The 3-1 victory over Sichuan Business not only allowed Yunjia Tianyu to break the vicious cycle of failing to get off to a good start, but also allowed Yunjia Tianyu to ascend to the top of the rankings for the first time in two years - the end of the second phase of the league last year.  At that time, although Yunjia Tianyu's points were the same as Liaoning and Shandong, they could only be ranked third due to the disadvantage of goal difference. The other teams in this round only won 2-0 at most. Yunjia Tianyu occupied the first place in the standings.  .

    What makes Pei Wei and Mourinho happy is not only that they are ranked first, but also gained a stable Chen Wei and an even better Aylin. The former makes Yunjia Tianyu's goalkeeper position no longer a weakness, and the latter makes Yunjia Tianyu's goalkeeper position a weakness.  Jia Tianyu's wing attack adds a heavy weight. In Mourinho's view, this is even more important than three points.

    The first round of the league match basically showed a clear distinction between strong and weak. Except for Yunjia and Liaoning, which challenged two iconic teams in the southwest, Sichuan and Chongqing, respectively, the opponents of other strong teams were basically weak. Dalian One  The ball won Wuhan, Beijing won Qingdao with one goal, Liaoning also relied on Zhang Yulin's goal to win a small victory over Chongqing in a difficult game, Shanghai defeated newly promoted Shenzhen with two goals, and Yunnan, which had narrowly escaped relegation last year, won two games at home.  Zero defeated Tianjin, which was a small upset.

    The real upset was another game - the Shandong team playing at home actually lost to the newly promoted Shaanxi 0-1. Brazilian foreign aid Marcos' powerful shot helped Shaanxi complete this task that surprised everyone. This game  The game also heralds that Northwest football has begun to have an iconic team, and the ancient land of Sanqin has begun to be covered with greenery!

    The second round of the game will be held seven days later. Yunjia Tianyu once again ushered in a strong opponent at home - Dalian Oriental Team.

    It is said that this year's Yunjia Tianyu schedule is indeed not very good. The first away game played Sichuan and the second home played Dalian.  Neither opponent is a good opponent. The Dalian team has also been struggling for several years. It has failed to win the league championship for four consecutive years, which really makes the first league champion in the professional league lack luster. And this year, their new batch of players have basically already  has grown, and veterans such as Limin Zhang Enhua have also played a very good leading role. According to the rules, it is now time for Dalian Dongfang to achieve results.

    Su Mei, whose belly has obviously grown bigger, is staying at home all day now. The due date is approaching, and little Pei Wei may be born soon. Naturally, she will no longer be able to go to the stadium to watch football games as before.  However, she still pays attention to football news, and naturally knows Yunjia Tianyu's schedule for this year.

    Su Mei cares about the Yunjia Tianyu team no less than Pei Wei. She knows that this team is her husband's passion. Su Mei originally likes several domestic clubs. Since marrying Pei Wei  After that, the only support was left for Yunjia Tianyu - so after seeing the schedule, she couldn't help but complain when Pei Wei returned home: "The Football Association has made it too difficult for us. If we can win  Which of the champion teams didn¡¯t have weak opponents in the first two rounds? But we encountered strong opponents one after another. If we didn¡¯t play well at the beginning, it would have a great impact on the team¡¯s morale.¡±

    Seeing Su Mei's angry look, Pei Wei couldn't help but laugh: "What does it matter? It's not that the Football Association is making things difficult for us. The current schedule is randomly arranged based on the computer, but we are not lucky this year.  That¡¯s just great.¡±

    "Xu Huan has such a good relationship with you. I don't know how to help him. How much have you helped him? You are still a Northeastern man with a straightforward personality. He has no intention of repaying anything." Su Mei couldn't help but burn Xu's fire again.  On the head.

    "?, you can't say that." Pei Wei shook his head: "I helped him. It was for the public good, and I helped Chinese football. If he helped me in these places, it was for personal gain - I helped him.  But if it¡¯s not for him to repay me in this regard, can¡¯t your husband and I even do such a thing?¡±

    When I saw Su Mei, she still looked like she couldn¡¯t let go.  Pei Wei comforted her and said: "It doesn't matter. In fact, there is an advantage to encountering strong teams in succession from the beginning, that is, we can kill them when we are in the best condition lest we meet again in the middle of the season because of the national team.  Injuries to players and the like affect their combat effectiveness, especially after the sixth round when the league will start with the World Cup qualifiers. By then, I think Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang will definitely join the national team, plus Adria  Novo Deco, we may suddenly lose four of our absolute main players, and we may suffer even greater losses when we meet strong teams.¡±

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    Pei Wei said he was full of confidence, but in fact he was not sure about the home game against Dalian. Although Dalian Dongfang only finished fourth last year.  However, the gap between them and the champion Liaoning at the top of the list is only four points, and Dalian, which has mostly young players, is like Yunjia Tianyu in previous years, and its players are at a mature stage.long.  And their Yugoslav head coach Kosanovic did a good job last year.

    While achieving great results, it also fully trained young players.

    However, Pei Wei is not worried about the strength of his team. There is no shortage of good player Yun Jia Tianyu in his playing years, and there is also no shortage of young and energetic newcomer Yun Jia Tianyu. Although the most experienced Xie Feng has retired, Weah is  The role of this veteran on the court is not just as a player. Although he has passed his peak as a player, his reputation and experience are enough to make him a beacon for other Yunjia players.

    Moreover, the pre-season training camp has just ended, and the players' condition is at its peak, and no players have been injured. As Pei Wei said, it is better to encounter a strong opponent when you are in the best condition than when you are not in that good condition.  It¡¯s better to meet when you are in time.

    For the first home game of the new season, Yunjia fans, who have never lacked enthusiasm, will not miss the opportunity to watch the game live. The Yunjia Fengyun Stadium was full, and after a complete victory in the first game  , Yunjia fans are much less dissatisfied with head coach Mourinho.

    When the players from both sides met on the court, they were both very energetic. They had been training for more than a month. Every player was as energetic as if they were about to explode. They only worried about not having a game to play. On the other hand, they played a good game.  Cleanly defeated Sichuan, and after returning to the home court, they had to go all out to defeat the strong opponent and continue to seize the lead. On the one hand, they defeated Wuhan Yazhi with a single goal at home without any blood, and then they wanted to take advantage of the opponent who had just finished a big battle. What about his physical strength?  He defeated his opponent and grabbed the first position even though his consumption was higher than his own. As soon as the game started, sparks flew everywhere on the field.

    There is only one change in Yunjia Tianyu's lineup in this game from the previous game, that is, Hu Junli replaced Chen Xiaolong at right back. There are no changes in the players in other positions. Ai Lin, who performed well in the last game, is still sitting  On the bench, this also puzzled Dalian head coach Kosanovic.

    In Kosanovic's view, since Aylin came off the bench in the last game and quickly reversed Yunjia Tianyu's weak attack on the left, successfully revitalizing the two wings, such a player  He should definitely become the main player in the new game. It is not only a reward for his outstanding performance in the previous game, but also can set an example for other substitute players - as long as you perform well, it is not difficult to become the main player.

    What he doesn¡¯t know is that Mourinho never looks at these things when employing people. The main players he sends on the field only need to meet two requirements. The first is to be in good condition, and the second is to be suitable.

    Dalian's right wing can be regarded as one of the top players in the country. The Iranian right back Madavikiya is at the peak of his form, capable of both offense and defense. Although the veteran right forward Min Min is over 30 years old, his condition has not declined. This  The pair have been working together for several years, and they have both ability and tacit understanding. If Mourinho uses Wu Jiang and Ayling on the left, then the defense on this side will become very tight. Ayling is a forward and defensive  The ability is relatively poor. Wu Jiang is also a winger and is stronger in offense than defense. Grosso's defensive ability is stronger than both of them. When it is foreseeable that he will be under strong pressure from the left, Grosso is naturally better on the court.  Much more.

    Sure enough, at the beginning of the game, the Dalian team's offense was more concentrated on the right. Madavecchia's insertion and breakthrough were extremely fierce, and Limin's passing also continued to create opportunities for Su Ke and Wanpeng on the forward line. Fortunately,  Grosso, who plays as the left midfielder, defended well, and Wu Jiang was not afraid of the impact of Madavecchia's speed. Dalian Dongfang made many breakthroughs on the left, but not many good balls were passed.

    In terms of offense, Yunjia Tianyu avoided Dalian Dongfang's two powerful wings and frequently launched attacks from the center. Deco appeared more in the attacking midfielder position, constantly using his skills and passes to the young Dalian Dongfang.  Midfielder Hu Zhaojun caused trouble, and Adriano also continued to retreat to get the ball to impact Dalian Dongfang's defense. With the fans constantly shouting and singing, Yunjia Tianyu gradually took the initiative on the court.

    Through constant impact, Yunjia Tianyu finally took the lead in the 18th minute of the first half.

    Deco took the ball in the middle and moved forward. Although his dribbling speed was not fast, Hu Zhaojun still felt scared - he had been thrown away by this short Brazilian man several times in the previous games. If it weren't for the opponent's slow speed, he would have been young.  If he has good physical strength and can continue to catch up and create pressure on the opponent after being shaken away, then maybe the Brazilian can break into the front of the penalty area and pose a direct threat to the goal.

    Seeing Hu Zhaojun¡¯s nervous expression, Deke smiled inwardly, leaned forward, made a fake move and suddenly distributed the ball to the right.

    Li Fang caught the ball after getting rid of the opponent's defender, and then directly sent the ball to the front of the penalty area with one kick.

    ?A figure came in from the back row. Before the Dalian defenders could react, they quickly dunked the ball out of the way and then shot hard with their left foot!

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 432 The Unstoppable Adriano

    The one plugged in is Adriano!

    When Deco was dribbling the ball forward, Adriano had quietly withdrawn from the penalty area. The two central defenders of the Dalian team were restrained by Weah and did not dare to come out of the penalty area - facing a world-famous player like Weah.  World superstar, Dalian's central defender no matter how confident he is, he doesn't think that he can be defended by just one person. The two foreign full-backs, Iranian Madavekia and Brazilian Andilson, are guarding Yunjia Tianyu's Gro.  With Suo and Li as two full-backs, Dalian's defense in the middle seemed a little short of manpower. After Adriano withdrew from the penalty area, no one came up to defend him.

    After successfully receiving the ball, Adriano easily faked a shot and passed Zhang Enhua, who rushed forward in a hurry, and then immediately shot with his left foot from the penalty area line!

    He did not dribble the ball into the penalty area and then shoot, although that was more certain, because although Adriano had already opened the shooting gap, Dalian Dongfang's defensive formation was not chaotic, as long as he shot  If you take a step slower, other Dalian defenders will immediately block all his shooting routes - and more importantly, Adriano absolutely believes in the power and angle of his shooting!

    After the ball flew out of Adriano's feet, it immediately followed a trajectory accurate to centimeters and flew to the lower right corner of the goal. It was shot below the goalkeeper's most difficult area to defend. Although Cheng Dong responded quickly and made a save, he still couldn't touch it.  To the ball!

    The ball flew past Cheng Dong's fingers, and then hit the net hard against the far post!

    "Adriano¡ª¡ª" Guo Jingwen in the live studio let out a long roar. With the effect of the loudspeaker, his shout even drowned out the cheers of the fans at the scene: "One to zero! Ah!  Adriano's beautiful long shot from outside the penalty area helped us open the scoring! This is the second consecutive game that Adriano has scored a goal to break the deadlock! As a Yunjia fan, I am very happy!  As a Chinese fan, I am even more happy to see him in such excellent form! With him, the Chinese national team will not have to worry about forwards in ten years!¡±

    After scoring the goal, Adriano did not appear very excited. He just waved his fist vigorously to the stands, then turned around and ran into his own half, high-fiving his teammates one by one along the way.

    The Dalian Dongfang players gritted their teeth and looked at Adriano's back. They didn't make any mistakes in the defense just now, but Adriano's long shot was really terrifying. The only defense on the line was  He can hit the ball into the slightest gap, so what can he do?

    Mourinho and Pei Wei high-fived each other.  Through last year's observation, Mourinho has discovered that Adriano's long-range shot is a very powerful weapon. He has thick thighs and strong shooting power, so last year Mourinho always asked Adriano to add more shots.  He practiced long-range shooting and moved his position back to better allow him to insert in the back row and exert his long-range shooting power. Pei Wei knew through later generations that Adriano's long-range shooting was his most powerful weapon.  .  After all, he is the only active player with a maximum shooting power of 99 in live football, and he pays more attention to Jarno's weaknesses, which are coordination and header abilities. After these targeted training and differences in psychological growth,  Pei Wei believes that the current Adriano is more powerful than the future "king" who will gradually get lost in Inter Milan.

    In the future, Adriano will be a player with equally outstanding shortcomings and advantages. Needless to say, his advantages are his unstable mental state and single offensive method. He grew up in Brazil.  In the two weak teams of Florence and Parma (when Adriano played for these two teams, these two former "seven sisters" had already begun to sink), the mature Adriano is more accustomed to using his own  Performance to end the offense, which makes him unstoppable when he is in good condition. For example, carrying Inter Milan's offense on his own and helping Brazil win the Copa America by himself are good examples.  Sometimes he is easily targeted by opponents because he is simply not good at cooperating with his teammates.

    The above are technical aspects.  In terms of psychology, living in poverty since childhood had a good and bad impact on Adriano. The good thing was that when he was not famous, he burst out with huge fighting spirit because he was afraid of returning to a poor life.  After having gained huge income and great fame, he would soon lose his sense of purpose, especially after his father passed away. Without discipline, he began to indulge in cigarettes, alcohol and women, which are harmful to professional players.  There is nothing good for the body, and the plummeting position in Inter Milan in later generations is a better proof of these things.

    But now, it¡¯s different.

    Pei Wei took Adriano out of a life of unbearable poverty several years in advance, allowing him to live a life that was not rich butWorry about food and clothing, although perhaps a comfortable life will destroy a person's fighting spirit.  But Adri

    No, because he has tasted the poor life and does not want to try it again.  In the process, there were no longer those unbearable things. Sunshine entered Adriano's life ahead of time, which made his heart no longer full of extremes.

    Although Yunjia Tianyu's completely Europeanized youth player training system is not necessarily better than the Brazilian team's player training system, it is better able to teach Adriano court discipline and cooperation with teammates. A player's top form cannot be maintained forever.  , but being able to cooperate with teammates can allow a player to still play a big role on the court even if his condition is not so good, so Pei Wei is absolutely sure that although he has changed history, Adriano has not experienced those  He should have gone through hardships, but now Adriano is a stronger Adriano who has the original advantages but improved the original shortcomings.

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    Yunjia Tianyu was not afraid of the counterattack launched by the lagging Dalian Dongfang team in an attempt to recover the lagging score - in fact, their results against Dalian have always been good, there is no psychological disadvantage at all, not to mention it is still at their home court -  ¡ª¡ªStarted a confrontation with Dalian Dongfang, but Dalian Dongfang's offense was launched more from the side, while Yunjia Tianyu's offense was launched from the center.

    Adriano, who was in extremely good condition, was even more tightly defended by the opponent, but he still performed well. It often happened that Dalian Dongfang's defender was knocked around by Adriano carrying the ball. When Dalian Dongfang sent out  When many people came to defend Adriano, Ade began to appropriately distribute the ball to Deco who came in from behind. Weah in front and Grosso and Li Fang on the wings made Dalian's defenders unable to guard.

    In the 37th minute of the first half, Hu Junli received a side kick from Li Fang and dribbled forward. He was knocked down by Dalian left back Andilson. Yunjia Tianyu got a shot 30 meters away from the goal.  Free kick.

    Li Fang took a free kick, and a beautiful curved ball flew directly into the penalty area of ??Dalian Dongfang. At this time, the shortcomings of the Dalian team's low average height were fully exposed. The two center backs were only 1.83 meters tall. Captain Zhang Enhua  Although he is famous for his jumping ability and excellent heading, he can no longer jump as high as before when he is over 30 years old. The two central defenders who were assisted by Yunjia Tianyu are both over 1.87 meters tall.  , Dalian Dongfang fell behind in the competition for headers.

    Zhou Nan jumped up high in the middle, got ahead of Zhang Yaokun and headed the ball backwards, then Adriano jumped up high and headed the ball to the upper left corner of the goal!

    Cheng Dong jumped up hard, but his outstretched hand still failed to touch the ball. The ball flew into the goal from between the crossbar and the post!

    "Two to zero! It's Adriano again! Before the first half is over, Adriano scores twice! We can't blame Cheng Dong for being incompetent. He has tried his best to save, but Adriano  These two shots hit the absolute dead center of the goal! Dalian team, you are so unlucky to encounter an unstoppable Adriano!¡±

    Guo Jingwen¡¯s roar rang out again, but this time although he shouted louder than before, he was still drowned out by the cheers of the fans at the scene!

    Yunjia fans have been so excited by these two goals that they are going crazy!  Facing a strong opponent, the team they loved beat the opponent until they were unable to fight back!  They were not only happy for these two goals, nor were they happy for this victory, but because they vaguely saw the shadow of the unstoppable Yunjia Tianyu team two years ago!

    Adriano became excited after scoring the second goal. He took off his shirt in front of the camera, then roared, his whole body tightened, and the clearly visible six-pack abs appeared on his lower abdomen at the same time!

    In the next game, the two sides once again launched a fierce attack. The two conceded goals did not seem to have much impact on Dalian Dongfang. They still had sharp offense and solid defense.

    But it¡¯s a pity

    As Guo Jingwen said, Dalian¡¯s performance was not bad, but unfortunately, they encountered the unstoppable Adriano!

    Twenty minutes after the start of the second half, it was Adriano again. He received a cross pass from Weah in the penalty area and volleyed the ball close to the penalty spot!  Facing this terrifying shot from close range, Cheng Dong didn't even have the courage to save it, and his face turned pale!

    "Poor guy, I hope he doesn't lose the courage to face forwards in the future!" Pei Wei said regretfully when he saw Cheng Dong's expression from a distance.

    "Hat trick!" Guo Jingwen's voice was already a little hoarse, but he still shouted: "Our Adriano, he-"

    Following his voice, everyone?Yunjia fans shouted at the same time: "No one can stop it!"

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 433 My Next Generation

    After only two games in the tournament, Adriano was in the limelight and no one could open the scoring. In one game, he even scored a hat trick. He scored three goals, a long shot, a header, and a goal-scoring goal.  His comprehensive offensive ability, coupled with his naturalization as a Chinese citizen at the beginning of this year, has given this young forward a legendary experience.

    Four goals in two games allowed Adriano to rank first in the A-A scorer list for the first time. The player with the most goals behind him only had three goals, and that was Shaanxi's Brazilian forward Marcos. Among the others  Among the players, Romario didn't even play in the first two games. It is said that this weird-tempered forward said before the start of the league that he had something to do with his family and ran back to Brazil. Liaoning was not prepared at all. Dalian's Su Ke  Only scored one goal, and was completely targeted by Yunjia Tianyu's defense in the last game. Shandong's Stoichkov didn't even score a goal.

    After seeing Adriano's outstanding performance, there has been much less controversy over his becoming a Chinese national. Anyone who knows football knows that the Chinese national team is really lacking such a forward - or that it has always been  Although there is no shortage of good forwards in Chinese football, they are basically players with relatively unique characteristics. For example, Hao Dong is explosive and has strong scoring ability but lacks physical confrontation ability. Li Jinyu has excellent sense of grabbing points but is slow.  Zhang Yulin has height and impact, but his feeling in front of the goal is still a bit lacking. A comprehensive shooting machine like Adriano can be said to be needed by any team. If the Chinese national team has him joining, it will definitely be better offensively.  Able to take it to a higher level.

    In the next game, Adriano continued his excellent form in the third round on March 25th.  Yunjia Tianyu challenged Wuhan Yazhi, who had lost two consecutive games, in an away game. Although the Wuhan team, which could not afford to lose, tenaciously scored two goals from Yunjia Tianyu, it still could not withstand Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s fierce attack and rotated Weah.  The Yunjia Tianyu team, with three main players, Wu Jiang and Zhou Nan, and three substitutes, Qu Le, Ai Lin and young player Du Wei, could not see a downward trend in strength at all. After being targeted by the opponent, Adriano cleverly  Attracting most of the firepower of Wuhan Yazhi's defense, his two misses helped Qule and Deco win two consecutive games. After Li Fangdi scored a free kick in the second half to take the lead again, Wuhan Yazhi's morale was completely defeated and he came on as a substitute.  Zheng Zhi scored the icing on the cake.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who won three consecutive victories, moved to Qingdao.  Deco's beautiful long-range shot broke Qingdao's iron barrel formation. Adriano broke through and shot from behind to extend his goal count to five goals. 2-0, Yunjia Tianyu won four consecutive victories without any blood.

    In the fifth round, Yunjia Tianyu finally stopped their winning streak. They were tied 1-1 by Tianjin at home, but they still topped the list with 13 points.  Following closely behind are Shanghai with 11 points and Dalian with 10 points. Both Liaoning and Shandong have encountered some troubles since the beginning of this season. Liaoning's trouble lies in last year's hero Romario, a lax superstar.  He missed the first two league games of the Liaoning team without asking for leave. Although he came belatedly before the start of the third round of the league and gave a nonsense reason to go to the carnival, although the Liaoning team is in urgent need of him now.  He played to gain points, but boss Zhang Bing still decisively blocked Romario's opportunity to play in two games. He was not sent on until the fifth round and scored a goal to help the Liaoning team draw with Dalian away from home; and Shandong's troubles  It is all-round. In the previous two years of competition, they made the same mistake as Dalian Dongfang before - they did not pay attention to training new players.  As a result, after the old captain Su Maozhen and several meritorious veterans retired this year, there was no suitable candidate to replace them. As a result, they lost to Shaanxi in the first game and tied with Liaoning in the second game. If Stoichkov hadn't played in the game  The continuous display of power helped Shandong Hualong defeat Shenzhen and Beijing in succession.  If they had drawn with Shanghai again this round, they would not even be in this position. Now the two teams are ranked fourth and fifth with eight points. It is worth mentioning that it was Adri who scored for Yunjia Tianyu.  Jarno, he has scored six goals in five rounds. This scoring efficiency can be regarded as the well-deserved first since the beginning of the professional league.

    After the fifth round of the league, the national team announced a concentration, but this concentration lasted only three days, just to let the players get familiar with each other. After all, the New Zealand World Cup journey was about to begin.  The national team must face a reshuffle.

    ??Six players from Yunjia Tianyu have been selected for the new national team roster. They are forward Adriano, midfielders Deco, Li Fang and Zhang Yiming.  Defender Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang.

    Although Zhang Yiming and Li Fang are not very well-known in China, they have also played in Yunjia Tianyu for more than two years. Yunjia Tianyu's performance is so eye-catching this season. If a few more are not selected, who will it be?  It makes no sense, but there are more than 30 players in this training camp, and none of the players who played overseas have returned. It is certain that these six players should notplenary meeting

    ?In the list of players participating in the World Cup.

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    Of course, there is nothing much that can be done in just three days of training. Just because the players have to travel from all over the world to Yunnanhai, they have to be given enough rest time. This kind of training is just a sign, marking the journey of the Chinese national team to compete in this World Cup.  At first, it had no practical significance in terms of competition, but even so, this national team training session attracted countless reporters to report on it.

    What attracted them was not just the start of the new national team's World Cup campaign, but an unprecedented event - two Brazilians - although they now have Chinese nationality - appeared in the training camp of the Chinese national team.  list, this in itself is an unprecedented sensational event.

    Everyone is mentally prepared for this matter - from the day Adriano and Deco obtained Chinese nationality, everyone who cares about Chinese football knows that this day will always come, but sooner or later  The problem.

    And their outstanding performance in the first five rounds of the league - Adriano scored six goals, Deco scored two goals and assisted two - also gave the national team coaching staff no reason not to call them into the team.  Lue doesn't think about the color of his players' skin, he only cares about their quality.

    The debate between fans has already been indisputable when Adriano and Deco applied for naturalization. Some media want to provoke a new round of debate. Unfortunately, fans are now  I was concerned about the league and the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. I had no time to worry about these things, so I naturally stopped.

    In the past, Pei Wei always had to get involved in things like national team training. Although he has no position in the Football Association, his level is there, and even compared to Xu, he is not much better, no matter what  He is familiar with both the Football Association and the national team. If he is a non-staff member, no one will offend him, the richest man in China. However, this time, Pei Wei has changed his gender and did not appear in the sea, which surprised some reporters who are familiar with him.  They were very surprised.

    Actually, there¡¯s nothing surprising. He didn¡¯t go not because he changed his gender, but because he couldn¡¯t leave.

    Su Mei¡ªis about to give birth!

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    Originally, Su Mei's due date was supposed to be in mid-March, but for some reason, the baby just refused to come out of the mother's belly - probably because she was addicted to birth control. Su Mei refused to take the oxytocin injection, saying she was afraid of the impact.  When the baby arrived, the doctor saw that her condition was fine and the baby's condition was normal, so he didn't force it. He kept putting it off until now. Just when Pei Wei decided to give Su Mei an injection to induce labor, a nurse came down and told Pei Wei  ¡ª¡ªSu Mei started.

    According to Pei Wei¡¯s original intention, Su Mei was going to have a caesarean section. After all, Su Mei was already thirty years old and already considered an elderly mother. A caesarean section would not only be safer, but would also make Su Mei less painful.

    However, Su Mei strongly disagreed. She was not afraid of the ugly scar on her belly, but because she believed that children born naturally would be physically healthier and more likely to have breast milk. No matter how good the milk powder was, it would always have a certain effect on breast milk.  gap.

    With Su Mei thinking about the child, Pei Wei naturally couldn't say anything, so as soon as he heard that Su Mei was activated, he immediately rushed outside the room that had been prepared and listened anxiously to the sounds coming from inside.

    It is good to have money - now Pei Wei's home can almost open a small clinic - naturally it is a maternity hospital type, everything is well prepared, from doctors to nurses, they are the most experienced.

    But no matter how rich you are, you can't let others give birth to your children on your behalf - Su Mei suffered a lot today. Although she had been mentally prepared, she was still in excruciating pain. Pei Wei listened to Su Mei's screams outside the room.  Screaming, anxious but unable to do anything.

    Worshiping the sky and the earth to worship Bodhisattva, Pei Wei worshiped all the gods he could think of, and then began to threaten the "God of Reincarnation" in his heart: "You are the one who kicked me into this era, didn't you just want to  Do you want me to save Chinese football? If there is anything wrong with my wife and children, I will definitely destroy Chinese football! No one knows how to destroy Chinese football better than me. Just link football with political performance and find a way to transfer Xu.  , bring in a few "Kings of Hell" and mess around for a few years, and Chinese football will be finished! Do you hear me? Let my wife and children be safe!"

    After making dozens of threats, Pei Wei finally heard the baby's cry, which was like the sound of nature. After being stunned for a moment, Pei Wei immediately jumped up.

    "Thank God, thank the God of Reincarnation! I, Pei, finally have the next generation!"

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 434 Continuous Winning

    Hahahehehaha"

    Carefully holding the child in his arms, Pei Wei kept letting out laughter that made Su Mei on the hospital bed want to jump up and beat him. Su Mei was lucky enough to give birth to a fat boy of 7 pounds and 82 pounds for Pei Wei in her lifetime.  , and this child is not like some children who are born with wrinkles on their heads and faces like a little old man. Their skin is smooth, and their appearance is not like some children who are born with their facial features squeezed together and a long nose.  The nose and eyes are the same as the eyes. The doctors and nurses who saw it all said that the child was born beautiful.

    When Pei Wei couldn't laugh enough, Mr. Su and Su Mei's mother also rushed over. They rushed to hug their grandson and great-grandson, but pushed Pei Wei aside. In desperation, Pei Wei could only do Su Mei's.  Go to the side and comfort her softly, which made Su Mei feel a little more balanced.

    When Su Mei asked what name she planned to give her child, Pei Wei smiled and said, "Let's not start with a big name. Let's give it a nickname first. It's easy to support. Let's call him clothes. He won't have to worry about food and clothing."  ¡±

    Su Mei read the word "chuanchuan" several times in her mouth, and felt that it was quite catchy, so she nodded in agreement. Naturally, she didn't know that Pei Wei had other intentions for giving his child such a nickname -  He himself traveled through time, so choosing such a name can be regarded as a commemoration.

    The birth of a son in the Pei family is a big deal, especially since the Su family is not prosperous. Su Mei's brother has only one son so far. Although Xiao Chuanchuan's surname is Pei, he is also a bloodline of the Su family. The father-in-law, Su Yue, dropped everything and ran away immediately.  I arrived in Yunjia to see my grandson. After discussion, it was decided to hold the child¡¯s full-moon banquet on April 16th. That day happened to be the end of the seventh round of the league, and the national team¡¯s game was on April 20th.  Eight days.  During that time, there was no burden from the league, so it was easier to invite guests.

    Two days later, the training camp of the national team was over. The six national team members got the news before they came back. Naturally, they came to congratulate each other one by one. Even Nie Feidong, Sun Chenghai, Yang Tian and others who were far away in Europe also called.  The phone congratulated Pei Wei.

    After six people came to the door, Pei Wei arranged for Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Li Fang and Zhang Yiming to rest in the living room, but called Adriano and Deco into his study and asked them how they were feeling these days.

    Pei Wei was satisfied with the situation after asking about it, although Adriano and Deco were a little uncomfortable with just joining the national team.  In particular, they are the first foreigners to become Chinese nationals, so although the other national players are familiar with them, everyone feels a little awkward, if it weren't for the fact that Yunjia Tianyu had more players participating in the national team training this time.  , it is estimated that there is no one who can even talk to Ade and the others.

    It seems that Milu, an old fox, has noticed this, and then called up six players from Yunjia Tianyu. In fact, although Li Fang and Zhang Yiming are good enough to enter the national team.  However, there are many good players from other clubs in their position. It seems that if this aspect was not taken into consideration, Milu would not have recruited these two players without any experience in the national team. Unexpectedly, Milu, a foreigner, knew how to do it.  What a human accident in China.

    Pei Wei was relieved when he thought of this. Since Milu has thought so carefully about Adriano and Deco, it means that he really wants these two players and doesn't need to worry about this aspect.

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    Two days later, more and more people came to celebrate. Naturally, many of them were business partners and friends of the Su family, and Pei Wei also had many friends.  Xu, who was far away in Beijing, also called Pei Wei in a private name to express his congratulations. During this period, Pei Wei naturally had no intention to take care of the club's affairs, but he usually didn't care much about it. Naturally, there was a group of professionals managing the club.  Pei Wei is also happy to be a good father and husband at home.

    The league continues. On April 8, in the sixth round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu challenged Shaanxi away from home. Shaanxi performed exceptionally well in the first two rounds of the league, winning two games in a row. However, the past three rounds have revealed their weaknesses.  Slump, first in the third round away game was beaten 3-0 by Sichuan, and then despite a beautiful game at home, foreign aid Marcos scored a hat trick to tie Adriano's goals.  However, the loopholes in the defense caused them to lose four goals in a row to Dalian Dongfang. In the fifth round, they were defeated 3-2 by Wuhan Yazhi in an away game. This team's offense is very distinctive.  The offensive line composed of three Brazilians is full of firepower, but has no special characteristics on defense. Yunjia Tianyu is very experienced in dealing with such a team. The only trouble is that the atmosphere at the home court of the Shaanxi team is very hot. For the first time  The Shaanxi fans who have a team participating in the League A are very enthusiastic. Every home game is full, and they have created a gold medal football market that is no less than that of Yunjia and Sichuan.

    Not long ago at Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, Yunjia players have long been accustomed to the fanatical atmosphere in the stands, and they also know one truth - no matter how crazy the fans are, the game will always be eleven people on the field.The players are playing, and no matter how loud the fans shout, they cannot replace the players in the game.

    Mourinho¡¯s commanding ability in this game

    After excellent performance, facing the fierce Shaanxi team that lost three games in a row and hated to eat Yun Jiatianyu alive in the game, Mourinho adopted the tactic of first holding on to wear down the opponent's momentum and then attacking.  Jia Tianyu's defensive line kept a close eye on the Shaanxi team's foreign gun combination, especially the newly-introduced 19-year-old Du Wei, who performed extremely well, using his physical and physical advantages to keep a close eye on He and Ah.  Deliano scored six goals and Marcos, who ranked first in the scorer list, made the Shaanxi team's offense often in vain.

    The Shaanxi team's main offensive firepower was targeted by Yunjia Tianyu, but Shaanxi did not have the ability to target Yunjia Tianyu's offensive line. With the support of Deco, Aylin, Li Fang and others, Adriano and Weah  The forward pairing continued to put pressure on the opponent's defense, especially in the second half when the Shaanxi team lost its energy.

    At the beginning of the second half, Weah received a clever move from Adriano and drove the ball into the penalty area to shoot the opening goal. Then Weah was replaced by teenager Sun Bing. Sun Bing assisted Adriano in less than five minutes.  Yunjia Tianyu scored his seventh goal of the season, giving Yunjia Tianyu a two-goal lead.

    Although the Shaanxi team recovered one point before the end, it was already too late. Two to one, Yunjia Tianyu obtained the three points in the most affordable way. At the same time, Shaanxi, the newly promoted team that had great glory at the beginning of the season, swallowed four points.  The bitter fruit of a losing streak.

    In the seventh round on April 15th, Yunjia Tianyu faced the visiting Liaoning team at home. Pei Wei also appeared on the coaching bench in this game - Pei Wei would not leave Su Mei and his son to travel with the team in the away game.  It¡¯s okay to watch the home games live - facing this strong opponent from last season, Mourinho sent Tang Yong, who is fast and has excellent marking ability, as a central defender, which has tightly entangled the team this season.  Romario was already cracking, while Zhu Guosheng was targeting Zhang Yulin, and Deco used offense to suppress the opponent's midfielder Zhao Junzhe. With the confrontation in all positions fully dominant, Yunjia Tianyu played steadily and finally came on as a substitute in the second half.  Young player Sun Bing scored the only goal of the game with a supplementary shot in front of the goal, continuing to maintain a two-point advantage.

    Although they only won one goal, Yunjia Tianyu had an absolute advantage on the scene. The Liaoning team was convinced of the loss. After the game, Zhang Bing came up with a wry smile to congratulate Pei Wei - it is worth mentioning that Zhang Bing is  After Pei Wei, he is the second boss who likes to sit on the coaching bench and watch games. In the case of Pei Wei, the Football Association did not bother him. However, Zhang Bing probably has this habit because he used to be a member of the NBA team Philadelphia 76ers.  Because of the boss, many bosses in NBA teams like to sit on the sidelines and watch the game - Pei Wei happily accepted his congratulations and said with a smile: "Using superstars may not necessarily bring everything."  It¡¯s a good thing, some superstars are also troublesome.¡±

    Zhang Bing naturally knows what Pei Wei means. Romario is famous for his weird temper. He got better last year, but this year he has returned to his old ways. He is not as serious as last year when playing on the court. But having said that, if Romario didn't have this temper,  It would be impossible for him to gain a foothold in Europe based on his form last year.

    Although the other superstars who came to China have declined greatly, they are all players with relatively high professionalism. Players like this can still provide young players with opportunities even if they can no longer compare with the past in competition.  It brings a good example, and although Zhang Bing's introduction of Romario had a very good effect in competition and helped the Liaoning team win the league championship last year, it indirectly forced away the team's captain, and his attitude towards training and competition  His attitude has also had a relatively bad impact on other young people in the team. It remains to be seen whether the introduction of Romario has more advantages than disadvantages or more disadvantages than advantages.

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    With six wins and one draw in seven league rounds, Yunjia Tianyu has tied the record of six wins and one draw in the 1997 season jointly created by Yunjia Tianfang. Adriano¡¯s performance is even more eye-catching, scoring seven goals in seven league rounds, which is the best record in China  Since the beginning of the professional league, no forward has been able to achieve such a scoring efficiency!

    No one now doubts the Football Association's conclusion that Adriano is "a talent that Chinese football urgently needs." You must know that even Hao Dong, China's best forward in ten years, has not been able to achieve such a level, and Adriano  His role on the court is not just about scoring goals. His containment and pulling allowed other players to get a lot of shooting opportunities. Yunjia Tianyu scored 16 goals in the seven rounds of the league. If it were not for the last four games  If Yunjia Tianyu consciously allowed the team to retain a certain strength in the game, their goals should be far more than the current sixteen. You must know that they scored ten goals in the first three rounds.

    After the first seven rounds of the league, the first stage of the league has ended. The national team has gathered again and will conduct a week-long training camp before preparing for April.The home game against the Maldives on the 18th.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 435 Fatal Blow

    Before the start of the training camp, Pei Wei held a banquet in Yunjia and invited countless guests to attend. Not to mention the guests from the Su family and Pei Wei's previous business guests, there were only the CEOs and CEOs from various clubs who came to congratulate him.  There are more than 200 players that Pei Wei knows, most of the officials of the Football Association and players from Pei Wei's club. After a lively full moon drink for Xiao Chuan, the national team was officially gathered.

    The players in this training camp are also the thirty players from the last training camp. Naturally, it is impossible for all of them to play when the game starts. Except for the twenty-three players who have made the roster, the other nearly ten players are all  You have to watch the game from the stands.

    Adriano and Deco don't care about this. With their strength, they are the best among this group of players. Deco may be unable to play temporarily because he is not familiar with cooperating with his teammates. Adriano just  Needless to say, he is the striker in the best form in the domestic league recently. Several famous players who played in Europe such as Hao Dong, Yang Tian, ??Xie Hui and Li Jinyu have not returned. If he doesn't play the main force, who will?

    The location of this training camp is in Xi'an, Shaanxi. This is because the Football Association has placed the first home game of the World Cup group stage at the Shaanxi team's home court in order to encourage the development of football in northwest China.  This is just another step to pour oil on the already boiling football market - Northwest football is such a lonely one, so it needs some help in this regard.

    Targeted poverty alleviation in the league is also necessary. In areas where there are relatively few top teams but relatively high fan enthusiasm, appropriately arranging some national team games can help increase the number of local fans who like to watch football.  The increase in the number of fans watching football will naturally bring benefits to the development of local clubs. One of the three games in the World Cup qualifying group stage will be in Shaanxi, one in Kunming, and one in Kunming.  In Guangzhou, Shaanxi has the only A-level team in the northwest region, while Sichuan and Chongqing in the southwest region have established a firm foothold, and the Yunnan team is still close.  The current enthusiasm for football in the Guangzhou area has obviously decreased, and the Football Association's arrangement of these three home games is also relatively targeted.

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    "Wright. Take the ball!"

    On the training ground, Li Fang took the ball from the wing. Adriano jumped up and stopped the ball forward in the penalty area. It stopped just beside the opponent's defender Zhang Enhua. After landing, Adriano took advantage of Zhang Enhua before he could turn.  When he turned around, he immediately took a step forward, raised his foot and shot hard.

    The ball roared into the gate guarded by the goalkeeper from Chongqing. Zhu Guosheng and other Yunjia Tianyu players immediately cheered.  Other players also applauded - in the current Chinese football environment, these players have long learned that strength comes with status. Adriano's performance in the past few days has been outstanding and he has already conquered them.

    Milu, who was watching the game from the side, was also happy in his heart. He kept Adriano's performance in his heart in the past few days. Milu has been traveling all over the world for so many years, and he has rarely seen such an outstanding young forward. According to  His judgment.  A forward with comprehensive skills, strong body, strong impact and such a young forward like Adelaide can find his place even in the five major leagues. What is rare is that he is willing to join the Chinese national team and join the Chinese national team. Although Deco is not like  The average Brazilian attacking midfielder is as technically gorgeous as he is, but is more practical. As an offensive midfielder, he is willing to do the dirty work, which is even more valuable. Having two players like this join the Chinese national team.  This is the blessing of Chinese football, and also the blessing of Milu.

    After coming to China for so many years, based on what he has seen and his own judgment, Milu knows that with the current overall level of Chinese football, and the fact that Asia lacks two strong teams from Japan and South Korea to participate in the top ten, the Chinese team will enter the top ten.  The World Cup is not very difficult, but it is a little difficult to go further in the World Cup. But now that these two players who are vaguely world-class have joined, Milu's mind is free.

    Although Milu is the only team in the world that has led four different teams to the top 16 of the World Cup in a row.  But Milu knew.  In the eyes of mainstream coaches, he is still a charlatan who cannot stand up to the stage. After Nigeria only entered the top 16 in 1998, many people thought that he was only good at these two things.  If he can lead the Chinese team to create an outstanding result this time, then it is estimated that his name, Bora Milutinovic, will probably be ranked higher in the history of world football.

    Moreover, he was born in 1944 and is almost 60 years old. As a result of traveling around for a long time, his body is no longer so strong. It is estimated that after resigning as the head coach of the Chinese team, he may not have the opportunity to lead the team again.  The team competes in the World Cup, which makes him cherish this time leading the team even more.

    For a coach like Milu, money is no longer so tempting to him. What he pays more attention to is his reputation. He has already tasted the benefits when leading his team to compete in the Olympics.But after all, in the world of professional football, the glory of the Olympic Games is far inferior to that of the World Cup, which makes him even more energetic to have a good performance.

    Thinking of this, Milu suddenly had an idea in his mind.

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    On the evening of April 21st, inside the hotel where the Chinese team was training.

    "I called everyone here today. I think everyone should know why." Milu smiled and said to all the players present. Lin Cheng quickly translated his words: "Tomorrow is the first game. According to the rules  , the list of players reported to the World Cup Qualifying Organizing Committee can only be 23 people, but there are 32 people participating in the training camp, so there must be nine players sitting in the stands - I am sorry, if it is not this  If there are rules, I would really like to be able to bring all of you to the stadium, but unfortunately, rules are rules.¡±

    Milu shrugged his shoulders and said that the players had been mentally prepared for a training camp like this. Originally, any country would have summoned about 30 players to participate. This was to prevent players from getting injured during training.

    Milu continued: "To be honest, this rule makes me feel very embarrassed, because my rule is that whoever is in good condition and trains hard will have a chance to play, but you all performed very well in training, so it is more  It makes me feel embarrassed. I have no choice but to choose the players I need from a technical point of view.¡±

    Having said this, Milu opened a notebook in his hand: "The players I mentioned will be included in tomorrow's squad. The other players will sit in the stands." After saying this, he handed the notebook to Lin Cheng beside him.  , and then sat aside.

    Lin Cheng took the book and glanced at it, and was immediately stunned. He couldn't help but look back at Milu, but Milu closed his eyes, looking like he was concentrating, as if Lin Cheng's eyes were nothing but air.

    Lin Cheng swallowed his saliva and immediately understood why Milu asked him to read it - the decision was made by him, but if he had not announced the name, the losing players would not blame him too much - this  Old fox!

    The players held their breath, waiting for the trial to appear.

    "Jiang Hai, Fu Bing, Ou Chuliang, General Fan, Zhu Guosheng, Zhang Enhua"

    Lin Cheng read out the names one by one. He read them according to their positions, from goalkeeper to forward. When he finished reading the players at each position, the players whose names were not called sighed in their hearts, knowing that they had no chance.  Appeared.

    After the midfielder finished reading, Li Fang immediately sighed silently. Among the three midfielders, Deco and Zhang Yiming had their names, but he was not there.

    However, he was not unprepared for this result. Needless to say, Deco, Zhang Yiming played in the midfield position. There are not many good midfielders in the country now. Li Gang, the absolute main force of the national team and the Olympic team, did not come back this time.  It is estimated that Milu recruited Zhang Yiming to make up for Li Gang's absence. In his accustomed right midfield position, both Dalian's Li Min and Shandong's Li Xiaopeng are famous players who have been famous for a long time. Although his strength is not bad, no matter in terms of fame  Still, they are far behind the two mentioned above in terms of experience, and the national team only uses players for a few games. What they want is to be effective as soon as they come on the field. This way, they will naturally have a much advantage over the veterans, even if they are eliminated.  Very normal.

    Be prepared mentally. What makes Li Fang unhappy is that Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang have also been selected for the final roster. Although Adriano has not been announced yet, it is a certainty that he will be selected for the roster based on his recent performance. In this way  First of all, out of the six players from Yunjia, wasn't he the only one sitting in the stands?  That's too embarrassing.

    Li Fang thought in frustration, and Adriano, who was sitting next to him, patted his shoulder comfortingly. The relationship between the two of them was relatively good in Yunjia Tianyu, and Li Fang was only one year older than Adriano.  That's all, the personal relationship between the two is quite good.

    Although he was comforting Li Fang, Adriano also became nervous.

    There are only four places left for forwards by Milu. Although Adriano is absolutely confident in himself, his heart is also in his stomach.

    "The last one is the striker." Lin Cheng paused and saw Adriano looking at him with burning and expectant eyes. He sighed in his heart. After cursing Milu again, he said: "  Li Bing, Su Maozhen, Yu GenweiLi Yi! "

    "What!"

    "What?"

    "What!?"

    "Is there any mistake?"

    As soon as the last name was called out, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Li Fang and Zhang Yiming immediately shouted out at the same time. Li Fang even rushed to Lin Cheng's side and said loudly: "??Did you see it wrong?  How could there not be Wright's name!  "

    Lin Cheng smiled bitterly. This was the reason why he hesitated just now. He couldn't guess what kind of medicine was sold in Milu Gourd.

    Amid the commotion, Adriano remained silent, but his scorching eyes suddenly dimmed, and his heart sank, sinking, to the bottom.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 435 Ten to Zero

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    Mother, how could this happen?  "

    After leaving Milu's room, all six players from Yunjia Tianyu gathered in Adriano's room. The most excited one was Li Fang. Although he had a Han name, he was a standard Xinjiang Uyghur.  , has the temper of a typical ethnic minority - a straightforward and fiery personality, especially his relationship with Adriano is very good, few people in the Yunjia Tianyu team dare to mess with him, even if a person as arrogant as Xiao Fei met Li  Fang was always polite. Only Zhu Guosheng could restrain him. Just like if Zhu Guosheng hadn't seen the opportunity quickly and pulled Li Fang back, then Wu Jiang and Zhang Yiming had quick eyes and hands and dragged him out one by one.  After entering Milu's room, he dragged him to Adriano's room. Maybe this hot-tempered young man from Xinjiang would dare to give Milu a good look. Then Deco also dragged Adriano back: "Don't pick.  I admit it. Who wants me to be less famous than Li Min and Li Xiaopeng? But what¡¯s the reason for not picking Wright? Which domestic forward can compare with him now, even the four who play in Europe?  He's not even that good! Not to mention Li Bing, Su Maozhen, and Yu Genwei, they are all veteran international players who have performed well in the league. What about Shenzhen's Li Yi? He scored a few goals this year, but why?  Wouldn't he perform better than Wright? If he doesn't use Wright, Milu's brain will be kicked, right?"

    Several other people were also sulking, but they were older than Li Fang and relatively calm. Zhu Guosheng thought for a while and said, "Let's just call the boss. From a technical point of view, Milu is indeed not bad.  The reason for letting Wright be on the roster, but it can¡¯t be said that he doesn¡¯t like our Yunjia players. After all, four of us are on the roster. I think this matter still needs to be decided by the boss. (Literature Reading-  < ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >-?.)¡±

    No one has an opinion.  Zhu Guosheng hurriedly called Pei Wei. Naturally, Pei Wei didn't know about this. He was stunned for a long time after listening to Zhu Guosheng's detailed explanation, and then said: "Give the phone to Wright."

    Adriano answered the phone, and Pei Wei said earnestly: "Wright, I just learned about this matter, and I'm not very clear about the specific situation. Don't think about it now, have a good rest, and go to the stands to play the game tomorrow.  ( .)(?.) Wait until I find out the matter - but you can rest assured that my people will not be wronged anywhere! If Milu made this decision for other reasons,  Then his position will not be too stable! If the Football Association favors him, then Yunjia Tianyu will not send anyone to the national team!"

    "Understood." Adriano whispered, which was the first thing he said after hearing the news.

    Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. After hearing the news, he was not worried about anything else.  But I am worried about Adriano's mood - although Adriano is simple and honest, he is actually a very stubborn person. It would be bad if he is holding something back because of this incident, so  He just said such strong words to let Adriano know that he, Pei Wei, would not abandon Adriano: "Okay, return the phone to Zhu Guosheng."

    Adriano handed the phone to Zhu Guosheng, and Pei Wei said to Zhu Guosheng: "Guosheng, you guys don't do anything casually, just play football well - you are all in Wright and Li Fang's  In the room? Come back to your room and play well tomorrow. How can I deal with you if you don¡¯t perform well?¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei took a deep breath - he was actually very angry after hearing the news, but he couldn't show this emotion in front of the players - otherwise he would be used to playing with his will as the theme.  The players might really dare to show off to the national team coaching staff.  Pei Wei himself is a hardliner, and so are the Yunjia Tianyu players who have been deeply influenced by him. The current situation of the matter is still unclear. If the Yunjia players do anything excessive, it will be against China.  The team¡¯s journey to the World Cup will have a huge impact.

    Pei Wei got up, put on his clothes, came to the living room - Su Mei and the child were sleeping in another room - lit a cigarette, and Pei Wei began to guess Mi Lu's intention.  (Qingfeng Literature Network.)(?.)

    Pei Wei didn't believe that Milu would be so stupid that he couldn't see Adriano complementing the Chinese team's forward line, and since he called Adriano into the national team, there was no reason not to use him, but not this time.  Ade - Although the strength of the Maldives is not worth mentioning at all, it does not mean that Ade cannot be included in the big list!

    Does this old fox want to retain his strength?  ?Wei Wei suddenly thought of this.  He still remembers that in this World Cup group match in history, he also did not use Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai, two well-deserved Chinese players. As a result, Hao Dong criticized Milu before the start of the top ten games.  boom.  Could it be that he is doing his same trick again this time?

    It must be like this.

    Pei Wei must have thought in his heart that although it is no secret that two Brazilian players, Adriano and Deco, have become Chinese nationals, this is not the first time in the history of Asian football. The Japanese national team has also  Brazilian players are often added, and those players

    It's not too outstanding. It is estimated that other powerful countries in Asia will not pay too much attention to it. Although Adriano and Deco performed well in the league, other countries will not pay attention to the performance of Chinese league players, just like Chinese fans and China  The coach will not pay attention to other national leagues. In Asia, the way to obtain information about other national teams is basically from the national team games. Of course, in the past, it was easier for other countries to know information about Chinese national team players - then  Thanks to the developed Chinese sports media.

    It doesn¡¯t take much effort for the Chinese team to beat teams like the Maldives and Cambodia, but with Adriano¡¯s current state and eagerness to perform in the Chinese national team, he is likely to go on a killing spree, which will definitely attract other players.  The team's attention, it seems that Milu intends to use him again in the top ten games.

    Pei Wei sneered at the thought of this, isn't Milu afraid that Adriano will be hit hard by doing this?  You must know that at that time, Hao Dong and Sun Chenghai were both battle-tested and well-known generals. Their psychological quality was already quite stable and they almost fell out with Milu, not to mention the stubborn and stubborn Adriano who was only 18 years old!  But then I thought about it, it was impossible for Milu to be so familiar with Adriano, so it was normal for him not to consider this aspect.

    After thinking about it for a while, after deciding that his idea was correct, Pei Wei went back to his room to sleep.

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    On April 22, the Shaanxi Provincial Stadium ushered in the first match of the Chinese national team in the 2002 World Cup. Shaanxi fans, who created another gold medal in this year's league, will not be embarrassed in front of fans across the country, although their opponents  Weak in strength, but they still turned this stadium into a suffocating melting pot with fans from all over the country!

    Nine Chinese team members who were not included in the squad sat in the stands. The most eye-catching was naturally Adriano from Yunjia Tianyu. When he appeared in the stands, he immediately became the focus of everyone.  Both reporters and fans have a lot of questions - why does Adriano appear in the stands?  You must know that he has been on the main team in the training before the game, and he is the forward who has scored the most goals in the league this season. Is it because he is injured?

    But no matter how many questions they have, they have to put them aside for the time being, because the game is about to start. As Chinese fans, they are more concerned about the national team's game.

    Milu sent two veterans, Li Bing and Su Maozhen, on the forward line today. These two forwards are famous for their strength, header and impact. It is obvious that Milu wants to use the two heavy cannons on the front line to deal with the Maldives.  The average height of the defensive line is less than 1.7 meters.

    Goalkeeper Milu sent Jiang Hai. Among the four defenders, the right back is Xu Yunlong, a rookie from Beijing. The center back is captain Fan General and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s Zhu Guosheng. The left back is Wu Jiying from Shanghai Shenhua. The midfielder positions are parallel.  The right midfielder is Dalian veteran Li Min, the left midfielder is Shanghai's Shen Si, the central midfielder is Yunjia, and Deco and Zhang Yiming form the central midfielder.

    At the beginning of the game, the Chinese national team launched a fierce attack amidst the cheers of the fans. Only three minutes into the game, Shen Si took the ball from the left and passed the ball. Li Bing in the penalty area overpowered the opponent's defender to header the ball and added an assist.  Xu Yunlong's right back headed the ball to the goal without any defense, and the ball quickly flew into the goal!

    One to zero!  China National Team 2002 World CupJie!

    Once there is one, there are two. The Chinese national team continued the tactic of holding high and playing high. Deco continued to distribute the ball to both sides. Shens and Limin on both wings continued to create opportunities for the offensive players in the penalty area through their crosses, but other players did not  Let them down.

    In the 18th minute, Shens took a free kick. General Fan's header hit the goal frame and bounced into the penalty area. Wu Jiying, who stepped forward with an assist, scored a supplementary shot to break the net.

    In the 35th minute, Li Min broke through from the right and passed in. Su Maozhen scored with a header. In the 45th minute, Xu Yunlong received another corner kick from Shens and scored twice

    In the second half, the little fighting spirit of the Maldives has been completely defeated. The Chinese "leading team" continues to shamelessly use its absolute advantage in height to bully its opponents - Forty-eighth minute.In the 58th minute, Li Bing seized the opportunity of the opponent's defender's mistake and scored in front of the goal.  The shot was scored. In the 61st minute, Su Maozhen received a long pass from Wu Jiying in the backcourt and completed the hat trick alone

    After General Fan's penalty kick in the 73rd minute extended the score to 9-0, the Chinese team slowed down its attack speed, which also gave the poor Maldives players a breather. One minute before the end of the game, Zhu Guosheng, who could not hold back,  Rushing forward, he headed Deco's corner kick into the opponent's goal (-< ~138~~¿´Êé~~Íø~ >-Íø?.)(-< ~138~~¿´Êé~~Íø~ >  ¡ª¡ª< ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >-)

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 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 437 Untying the Heart Knot

    The Chinese national team lost to zero in the first game of the 2002 World Cup. Although the opponent was ranked last in Asia, and even though this opponent was defeated by Iran in the qualifying group stage of the 1998 World Cup,  Than zero, but you must know that the Chinese team is not the strongest lineup. None of the overseas players have returned, and Adriano, the most outstanding player in the league, did not play. Under such circumstances, being able to beat the opponent ten times is considered a brilliant performance.  Victory.

    Such a score was not only due to his overwhelming strength, but also because Milu chose the most direct and labor-saving tactic - high-altitude bombing to deal with his opponents. Five of the ten goals were scored with headers. China  The team's physical advantage was fully utilized, and what is surprising is that all four defenders scored goals. Among them, Xu Yunlong and General Fan both scored two goals. The midfielder did not score, but the two wingers scored.  The forwards each had two direct assists, and Deco, who played for the Chinese team for the first time, also performed very well. Although he only had one assist, it was his continuous distribution of balls in the middle that allowed Shens and Limin to have so many goals.  Zhang Yiming protected Deco's passing opportunity very well. In short, all the players performed well and performed well. Such a brilliant victory also prevented reporters and fans from asking why Adriano  Sitting in the stands, Milu changed the subject at the press conference by simply saying that Ade was injured and resting.

    The fans didn't ask any questions. After all, they had beaten the opponent ten to zero. Even if Ade came on the field, it would only be a few more goals. It had no practical significance. This is what fans are good about, except for some fans who pursue perfection.  , generally speaking, everything is easy to say if you win.

    The Football Association is also happy with this victory.  Although the opponent's strength is indeed very poor, no one would have any objection to such a big victory as the beginning of the World Cup. This is also the game that Chinese football won with the largest score in the process of entering the World Cup.

    But Xu stopped laughing after laughing. After the game, he received a call from Pei Wei: "I think I should get an explanation as to why Adriano cannot be included in the squad."

    If anyone else had said this, Xu Li would not have ignored it, but it was different when it came from Pei Wei. Apart from the fact that Xu himself has a close relationship with Pei Wei, this matter is indeed the fault of the national team coaching staff.  ¡ª¡ªEveryone with eyes knows that there is no forward in the country who is more suitable to enter the national team than Adriano. If you don¡¯t want him, you can not call him to the national team in the first place.  As a result, now that he is called in, he is put on the stand to play with - is there anyone who can play with people like this?

    But he certainly can¡¯t put the blame on the national team¡¯s coaching staff, even though this matter has nothing to do with him.  While Xu was thinking about it, Pei Wei spoke again: "Old Xu, I know this matter has nothing to do with you tell me Milu's phone number, and I will ask him personally."

    "You still make things difficult for me by doing this." Xu continued to smile bitterly.

    "Don't worry, I won't do anything outrageous, and I probably know what Milu is thinking." Pei Wei laughed: "Look at your attitude today. I knew it was not the Football Association that asked him to do this.  As a head coach, Milu would not do anything detrimental to his performance. The worst he could do was hide his strength and use Adriano as his trump card But he overlooked something, and he still needs to  I'll help him make up for it, and I also have to give him some encouragement. People who take advantage of me must let me know first."

    Xu was helpless, he also knew that Pei Wei would not do anything excessive.  In addition, he is also a little dissatisfied with Milu's decision. It doesn't matter if he talks about Milu through Pei Wei's mouth, and even if he doesn't tell Pei Wei, Pei Wei will naturally find out through other ways.  So he told Pei Wei Milu's phone number.

    Next, Pei Wei really called Milu.  However, no one knew the content of the phone call. Xu once asked Pei Wei curiously, but Pei Wei just smiled and said nothing, while Milu kept the matter in his stomach. Even his "beautiful girl" who was a reporter  "Zhiji" didn't know there was such a thing.

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    "Wright, I am Pei Wei."

    That night, Adriano stayed alone in his room. Originally, Li Fang wanted to stay in the room with him, but seeing that he only ate a little bit of dinner, he was afraid that his health would be affected.  So he went out to find him something to eat. Just after Li Fang left, Pei Wei called Adriano.

    ¡°Boss!¡± Adriano, who had always been depressed, immediately became energetic.  In fact, after watching today's game, he was no longer in such a bad mood. Such an opponent really didn't interest him, so there was nothing to regret about missing such a game.

    ????????????????Pass him

    He is still upset that he did not make the squad. At this time, the boss must have something to say to him. He would rather sit in the stands because of conserving strength, which at least proves that there is no problem with his strength.  .

    "Lite, I heard that you are still in a bad mood today, right?" Pei Wei said with a smile. Adriano felt embarrassed and said hesitantly: "Well, this boss, you should know, change  If it were you, I would definitely be in a bad mood."

    "Okay, you don't have to be in a bad mood. Milu has already explained to me that he doesn't want you because he wants to play a more important role in the key top ten games But he forgot one thing, even if you are in  If you didn¡¯t play in the group stage, your strength still can¡¯t be kept secret.¡±

    "Why?" Adriano asked a little strangely. He had already guessed this explanation to some extent, but the boss said that it could not be kept secret. What was the reason?

    "It's very simple. You have been selected for the squad of the Chinese Youth Team." Pei Wei explained with a smile: "This year's World Youth Championship will be held in Argentina in June. Our Chinese Youth Team has reached the finals. This year's World Youth Championship will be held in Argentina in June.  The age limit for the youth team was set in 1981. Shen Fu, the head coach of the Chinese Youth Team, has put your and Li Fang's names on the Chinese Youth Team roster so your stage is not in these games.  It doesn¡¯t matter in the group stage, but in Argentina in June, that¡¯s a better stage for you to make your mark!¡±

    "World Youth Championship?" Adriano became excited, and Pei Wei smiled: "Yes, World Youth Championship! And the competition is held in Argentina, South America. Maybe you will also meet young people from your original country, Brazil.  Team! This will be a good opportunity to prove your strength! Do you know Maradona?¡±

    Pei Wei suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question, and the question seemed stupid. As long as he knew a little bit about football, how could he not know about the world champion Diego Maradona!

    "In 1978, the seventeen-year-old Maradona was not selected. He was sadder than you at that time In his autobiography, Maradona said that he even thought about death at that time! But the Argentine coach at the time  Coach Machano told him that the World Youth Championship in Japan a year later would be his stage! Sure enough, Maradona led the Argentine youth team to win the championship in that World Youth Championship and became the world champion from then on!  Way! Wright, although your position is not comparable to Maradona, you will be luckier than him, because you cannot miss this World Cup! Go ahead, Wright, let everyone know you in Argentina,  Then comes the World Cup!¡±

    Adriano was so excited by Pei Wei's words that his dissatisfaction with not being included in the squad had long since disappeared without a trace: "No problem, boss, I will definitely let everyone in Argentina."  Know me!"

    "Very good, Wright." Pei Wei said with satisfaction: "After the World Youth Championship in Argentina, many European teams will be interested in you, but I suggest you not to leave at that time, because the top ten are about to begin.  It¡¯s about to start. If you have just gone to Europe and have to return to your country frequently to participate in games, it will be very detrimental to your foothold in the club. Don¡¯t worry, I will definitely find a good place for you in Europe when next year comes.  That¡¯s when your road to success will truly begin!¡±

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    After the game against the Maldives, since the next two games were played away from home in the Maldives and Cambodia, there was no league scheduled during this period. The national team moved to Hainan to start training and prepare for the next away game.

    Adriano, who was completely relieved by Pei Wei's phone call, still performed very seriously in the following training without any complaints, even if he did not get a chance to play in the next two games.  .

    In the next two games, the Chinese national team continued the pace of victory. The high-flying tactic was irresistible to the Maldives and Cambodian players whose average height was only 1.7 meters. Although this tactic was simple, it could not be used against these players.  The two teams can be regarded as taking the right medicine.

    On April 28, the Chinese national team defeated the Maldives 5-0 in Male. Li Bing, Su Maozhen, and Yu Genwei each scored a goal, and General Fan scored two penalty kicks. On May 6, the Chinese national team defeated the Maldives 5-0 in Phnom Penh.  Challenged Cambodia and defeated their opponents 4-1. Yu Genwei scored two goals, and young players Qu Tao and Ma Tian from Qingdao scored the remaining two goals. The Chinese national team won three consecutive victories, but Indonesia in the same group also scored the remaining two goals.  Having won three games against two teams, the confrontation in Kunming on the 13th will most likely determine the right to qualify for the group.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 438 Ade appears

    After returning from Phnom Penh, the national team was disbanded, and the players returned to their own teams. This time, four of Yunjia Tianyu's six international players got a chance to play. Li Fang also felt happy to be included in the squad in the game against Cambodia.  For a moment, only Adriano has been sitting in the stands. Others are complaining about Adriano, but Adriano, who is relieved of his knot, doesn't care. Others see Adriano like this.  He seemed relieved.

    After returning to Yunjia Tianyu, the other team members were very knowledgeable and did not ask Ade about the national team. After Ade came back, Pei Wei called him into the office for a talk and confirmed that Ade was indeed distracted.  The conversation was completed after the grudge.

    This is not because Pei Wei is suspicious. Ade is actually extremely sensitive and fragile deep down in his heart. For people with this kind of personality, only by letting him know directly that you are good to him can he completely trust you.  , the more obscure it is, the easier it is for him to think about it.

    In the national team, Adriano has always been in the stands, but in Yunjia Tianyu, he is still an indispensable and absolute main force.

    It is impossible for Mourinho not to use such a forward, and fans are increasingly placing their cheers and admiration on such a forward with superstar temperament.

    After all, after Nie Fei left, Adriano is the Yunjia player closest to superstar level. Although no one can deny that Weah is a veritable world superstar, after all, he is not a player trained by Yunjia Tianyu. Any club  fans have deeper feelings for the superstars cultivated by this club.

    In the eighth round, Yunjia Tianyu defeated Shenzhen Anping 4-2 away from home. Adriano scored his eighth and ninth league goals of the season. One was his best long-range shot after breaking through from outside the penalty area.  , the other is to grab points in the penalty area.  Yunjia Tianyu extended his winning streak to three games.  In another strong dialogue, Shanghai Shenhua relied on Qu Shengqing to defeat Dalian Dongfang 1-0 in the 58th minute at home, continuing to maintain pressure on Yunjia Tianyu in the standings. Qu Shengqing also used  This goal once again proved that he is a worthy "Dalian nemesis".

    After this round of competition, the national team concentrated again to prepare for the home game against Indonesia, the strongest opponent in the group stage, on May 13th.

    It is said to be the strongest opponent only because the opponent also won three consecutive games in the first three games. However, the Chinese team scored 19 goals in the three games, while Indonesia only scored eight goals.  , both in terms of offensive power and defensive ability, they are not on the same level as the Chinese team.  The Chinese national team is playing at home again. If they fail to win this game, Milu will probably be ousted directly from the stage by fans across the country.

    Due to the huge gap in goal difference, and the fact that Cambodia cannot prevent the Chinese team from winning the fifth game at home in China, in fact, as long as they win this game, the Chinese team has already stepped into the final stage.  Big Ten Game.

    From this perspective, this game is very important, but even before such an important game.  The Chinese Football Association still arranged a round of league games - this also shows that the current Chinese Football Association has an atmosphere and the confidence of a strong team.

    The players gathered this time were exactly the same as last time. Li Fang and others couldn't help but start to complain about Adriano again - they had almost guessed that Milu didn't use Adriano because he wanted to preserve his strength and use it as a secret weapon in the top ten games.  It is precisely because of this that they are a little angry: Since he is not used, why should Adriano fly around with the team?  Don't you think he's tired enough?

    From their angry expressions, Pei Wei could see what they were thinking, and he severely criticized them - what do you know?  Adriano doesn't even play a game.  But you have to attend every training session!  This is to allow him to get familiar with other teammates of the national team faster!  If he does not participate in these training camps, then no matter how good Adriano is, he will not be able to form a tacit understanding with other teammates quickly!

    After scolding them, Pei Wei felt depressed for a while. He had to let him wipe his ass for what Milu did this time, but it was impossible not to do so.  After all, Chinese football is different now than it was in history.

    Historically, the 2001 qualifiers were the best opportunity in the history of Chinese football. Coupled with the "King of Hell" in power, the impact of the World Cup was regarded as the top priority. All work was carried out around the impact of the World Cup. Even Milou  Hao and Sun were not used in the group stage, and Hao Dong did not dare to say too much when he was "bombarding", but this time it is different. In 1998, the Chinese team had already entered the World Cup, and the Football Association  Our leaders don¡¯t just look at the cup.  It is actually very easy for Milou to cause trouble with this move - such as making Yunjia fans dissatisfied. Historically, players did not dare to say anything even if they had opinions, but today's players dare to do so.

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    After arriving in Kunming.  The national team continues training

    Waiting for the start of the game, according to the rules, he was still a member of the squad the day before the start of the game. Just when Adriano didn't have any expectations, he suddenly heard his own voice among the last forward named by Lin Cheng.  name!

    Adriano stayed for a moment, then looked at Lin Cheng inquiringly, and then turned to Milu. Milu smiled at him, but was smiling bitterly in his heart.

    After talking to Pei Wei on the phone, Milu realized that he had made a mistake. Even if he had not used Adriano in the group stage, Adriano's strength would never be hidden, not to mention his performance this year.  He performed so well in the league, and with the development of television media now, it is easy to get his game videos. The mere fact that he has been selected for the Chinese Youth Team that will participate in the World Youth Championship in Argentina in June is enough for him.  Strength cannot be a secret. Milu does not believe that Adriano's performance will be mediocre in the World Youth Championship.

    In this case, the so-called hidden strength has become a joke. Anyway, it is no longer possible to become a secret weapon in the top ten games, so simply let Adriano play directly in the group stage, at least in the official game.  The tacit understanding is much greater than in training.

    This is also the reason why Milu's attitude suddenly changed during this training camp. Naturally, Adriano will not know it. He is just happy that he can play.

    Pei Wei smiled when he saw Adriano among the players on the second day.

    He hopes that Adriano will become famous as soon as possible. Now that he is Chinese and has played for the Chinese national team, it means that Adriano will no longer be able to represent other countries in competitions. In this case  Pei Wei hopes that Adriano can go to Europe for training earlier. The stronger he is, the stronger the Chinese national team will be.

    As for the losses caused by Adriano leaving Yunjia Tianyu, Pei Wei doesn't care too much. After Adriano leaves, he has other candidates, such as the African Warcraft who is still playing in the French second division.  Didier Drogba

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    In today¡¯s game, Milu used a large number of Yunjia Tianyu players.

    Six players from Yunjia Tianyu entered the squad. Except for Wu Jiang who was on the bench, the other five players all played. Goalkeeper Jiang Hai, four defenders Xu Yunlong, General Fan, Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiying, midfielder Shensi on the left  , Li Fang on the right, Ludke and Zhang Yiming in the center, and the forwards are composed of Adriano and Su Maozhen.

    There is nothing surprising about Zhu Guosheng, Deco and Zhang Yiming. The three of them have always played in the first three games. Although Adriano has not even been in the squad before, it is not due to strength and tactics.  The reason is that Li Fang's ability to defeat two famous players, Li Min and Li Xiaopeng, is worth pondering.

    "Does this old guy want Adriano to find the feeling of playing in the national team faster?" Pei Wei muttered. It seems that Milu has really figured it out. He knows that with Adriano's ability and the Chinese national team  The current situation of the team's forward line. In the future, his importance in the forward line will not be less than that of Nie Fei in the midfield. Therefore, we hope that Adriano will become familiar with the national team as soon as possible. Now almost half of the people on the field are  Yunjia Tianyu's player, Adriano felt like playing in the league.

    With Deco's organization behind him and Li Fang's assist on the right - isn't this the same feeling as Yunjia Tianyu?

    In this game in history, although the Chinese team won with a big score of 5 to 1 in the end, they played extremely poorly in the first half of that game. It was after this game that in the whole country,  Hao Dongcai started "bombarding" Milu when the fans were very dissatisfied, but today's game was completely different.

    Adriano, who was holding his breath, broke through Indonesia's goal in the 18th minute of the first half - Li Fang's cross from the right accurately found the top of Adriano's head.  Adriano knocked away two Indonesian defenders in the air before heading the ball into the goal.

    After scoring the first goal, what followed was a massacre. Adriano scored a hat-trick with a header and kick, and Su Maozhen also scored a goal with a beautiful and powerful header.  Ke's supplementary shot in front of the goal and Zhu Guosheng's assist after assisting, the Chinese national team, which was full of momentum, beat its "most powerful opponent" 6-0 at home. In addition to leading the opponent by three points, the net score was  They have won 24 goals more than their opponents. As long as they defeat Cambodia at home in the next game, they will definitely be able to enter the final top ten.

    ? Adriano had aA great start.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 439 Transfer

    Fans across the country cheered for Ben's early qualifying. They were happy about the game, but the strong momentum and strong confidence in victory displayed by the Chinese national team in these four games made them feel that the Chinese national team was indeed worthy of its name.  Asia¡¯s super team!

    Yes, theoretically we have not qualified yet, but can Cambodia stop us in Guangzhou seven days later?  Can Indonesia alone offset our 24-goal difference advantage in the final game?  Just kidding.

    In the qualifiers for the World Cup group stage, the Chinese national team has not seemed to have such an easy time. Although the opponent it encountered this time can be said to be the weakest in history, the Chinese national team, which has not recalled overseas players, did not exert its full strength.

    After the disbandment, the national team returned to their respective clubs again - they were indeed very tired during this period. Just flying back and forth between the national team and the club was a big impact, but for the current Chinese players,  Joining the national team not only represents honor and more generous income, but also means responsibility and more dedication.

    According to the usual practice, players like Adriano will be rotated after returning to Yunjia Tianyu - this is Yunjia Tianyu's rule, and the players' energy will never be squeezed unlimitedly - but this time it is different.  , Zhu Guosheng, Wujiang, Zhang Yiming and Deco were rotated, but Adriano and Li Fang, players who had just played for the national team three days ago, were put into the lineup to face Beijing Yulin at home in the ninth round.

    Partnering with Adriano is Sun Bing, left midfielder Ayling, behind him is Grosso, the two players in the middle are replaced by Zheng Zhi and Yu Xiaowei, and right back Hu Junli.  The two central defenders are partnered by Zhou Nan and 19-year-old Du Wei, and the goalkeeper is still Chen Wei.

    Just looking at the name, this lineup is not much worse than the main lineup. This shows Yunjia Tianyu's strong overall strength. However, Mourinho has another reason for sending three players under the age of 19 in the game-  The three of them will soon be transferred to the national youth team.

    Needless to say, Adriano and Li Fang are already members of the national team and there is no doubt that they will be selected for the National Youth Team. Although Du Wei did not play much time in the league last year and in the first few rounds of this year,  His physical fitness and mature mentality shown in the game are very popular with the national youth team coach Shen Fu, coupled with the strong recommendation of Li Huajun, who was temporarily transferred to the national youth team as an assistant coach.  Therefore, Du Wei was also selected for the national youth team's roster, but he still needs to work hard to get into the final eighteen-man roster.

    In the game against Beijing, Adriano's performance was not as eye-catching as in the previous games. After all, he was quite tired during this period, and the traveling back and forth also affected his condition. However, the National Youth Team will have nearly half a month of training time.  , based on the current training level of the National Youth Team.  It is still possible to adjust the player's condition. I believe that Adriano will be able to appear in Argentina in the best condition at that time.

    Du Wei, who seldom played and was stimulated by being selected for the National Youth Team, performed extremely well. He has excellent physical fitness, excellent header ability and is not slow. Du Wei controlled most of the Beijing team's offense without danger.  , while completing the defensive task very well, whenever the team got a set ball in the frontcourt, he spared no effort to step forward and assist. Yunjia Tianyu's first goal was his header from Li Fang's corner kick.  After attacking the goal, Sun Bing shot a supplementary shot into the ground after being saved by the opponent's goalkeeper.

    Although Beijing Yulin once tied the score, Adriano's goal in the second half still gave them a fatal blow, although the state was not good.  But that only means that in this game, he rarely dribbled the ball through and then shot. He still has a keen sense of smell in front of the goal. As long as he is on the court, he will not worry about not scoring.

    Aylin made a sharp breakthrough from the left and then made a beautiful cross. After getting rid of the defense of national team member Xu Yunlong, he shot vigorously from the penalty area line.  The Beijing team's goalkeeper missed the ball for the second time in the game. Adriano, with quick eyesight and quick feet, made a supplementary shot to take the lead again.

    This is the tenth league goal that Adriano has scored this season. Generally speaking, a striker who can score ten goals in the league is already an outstanding striker, but Adriano only needed 10 goals to complete this goal.  Nine rounds.

    The closest player behind him is Marcos of the Shaanxi team, who scored eight goals.  But anyone with a discerning eye can see that Marcos' success at the beginning was just that his opponents did not notice him. After attracting enough attention, his scoring rate has dropped significantly in recent rounds, and Adriano  He has always been able to maintain such a high scoring rate despite the opponent's focused defense, not to mention that his goals have brought so many victories to Yunjia Tianyu.  Many of Marcos' goals are just icing on the cake. Comparing the two, one can judge the difference.

    If this continues.  I'm afraid no one can shake Adriano's advantage in the scorer list, but these forwards canWith a sigh of relief, Adriano will play for the National Youth Team after finishing this round of league games. Even if the National Youth Team returns home after the group stage, he will have to miss at least four league games.

    It is an opportunity for the shooters who are struggling to catch up behind Adriano.

    This also gave Pei Wei and Mourinho some headaches. Three players were transferred. Fortunately, Du Wei was not the absolute main force after all. The gaps between Adriano and Li Fang were not so easy to fill.  In the first round of the league, several major competitors have won. Shanghai Shenhua, which has swept away the decline this season, once again achieved a big victory. They beat the strong Wuhan Yazhi with a big score of 6 to 2 in the away game.  With their heads full of flowers, Yugoslav forward Rankovic scored a hat trick and Qu Shengqing also scored two goals. They were still only two points behind.

    However, there are also many players selected for the National Youth Team in Shanghai this year. There are also three twin brothers, Sun Ru and Sun Yi, and substitute forward Yu Tao. Although there is no one as important to Yunjia Tianyu as Adriano, they are  It can be regarded as having some impact on strength.

    This is also the reason why Mourinho will use Adriano and Li Fang, two players who have not received a good rest recently, as the main players in this game-the first is for results, and the second is, anyway, you guys  After joining the National Youth Team, I have plenty of time to rest, and I don¡¯t care about playing one more game.

    It is worth mentioning that Mourinho is somewhat dissatisfied with the transfer of his assistant Li Huajun. In his opinion, the national team and the club are basically two different concepts. How can he casually transfer the club's coach?  Pei Wei could only smile bitterly at this question, and then talked about the principle that "national interests are above all else" - there is no way, who wants China's national conditions to be like this.

    Pei Wei still remembers an incident that made him laugh and laugh in later generations. Because the Chinese Football Association's women's national team performed poorly for a period of time and was unwilling to spend money to find foreign coaches, Pei Encai, the head coach who led the Wuhan team to the Chinese Super League, performed well during that period.  , led the Wuhan team, which was only in the middle of the Chinese Super League, to a near-legendary seven-game winning streak, and then some genius from the Football Association slapped his forehead and transferred Lao Pei to the women's football team as the head coach with a transfer order -  - Lao Pei is naturally unwilling, but it¡¯s not that he is unpatriotic - he has done a good job as the head coach of a professional team, earns a lot of money a year, and is loved by fans. Who wants to go to a team with no guarantee (at that time  When the Football Association invites domestic coaches to be the head coaches of nationally-branded teams, they never sign a contract. They let you come and leave as you please. Who wants someone to hold national justice in their hands?) There is no actual benefit, and they have to work all day long.  It¡¯s a place to do it with fear. You must know that the decline of women¡¯s football at that time was something that anyone with a discerning eye could see. The basic strength was weak, and the players lacked the hard-working spirit of the old women¡¯s football team. In addition, the income was low. It is said that a promising young talent at that time  Jun can't even get a salary of 1,000 yuan a month. In this mess, it's not even possible to recruit professor Magic Bird Black Swan Silver Fox Capello to be the head coach.

    But Lao Pei is not a fool - didn't you let me take care of you?  Then I will lead, but don¡¯t blame me if you don¡¯t lead well - then the women¡¯s football team lost from beginning to end in an invitational tournament, losing nothing. The Football Association fired Lao Pei in anger, and then Lao Pei was very happy.  If he is happy to be the head coach of his Wuhan team again - Lao Pei has lost nothing, and the Football Association has lost nothing, but it has brought trouble to the women's football team, which was already extremely weak at the time.

    But Pei Wei has no objection to this transfer. The biggest key is that the Football Association's transfer this time is relatively expert. It is completely different from the nonsense of asking the men's football coach to lead the women's football team - Shen Fu is a veteran national football player and has recorded a level record before.  It's a pretty good football teaching series (it's the "Follow Me" that was broadcast on the sports channel for a while). His personal level is okay, but it is a bit rigid in using troops. Li Huajun has enough theoretical knowledge and is in the reserve team.  He has accumulated a lot of experience over the past year or so with Mourinho. Although his coaching may still be somewhat lacking, as an assistant coach who can check for leaks and fill in the gaps, there is no problem at all.

    Another most important point is that although Shen Fu is much older than Li Huajun in the national team, they were selected for the national team at the same time in 1983. They only participated in the national team for the last time and one for the first time.  He just became a national football player, and with this personal relationship, I believe Shen Fu is more likely to listen to what Li Huajun said.

    This also makes Pei Wei have enough confidence in the performance of the National Youth Team this time. In his previous life, the National Youth Team, which lacked a superstar player like Adriano and a powerful player like Li Fang, still rushed into the top 16.  As long as we perform better in the group stage this time and don't meet strong teams too early, it won't be very difficult to enter the quarterfinals or even go one step further.

    Adriano wants to attract the attention of European clubs. The further the National Youth Team goes, the more attention he will get.

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 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 440 A Game Full of Spectacular

    Chapter 440: A game full of highlights

    After the home victory over Indonesia, the Football Association did not pay so much attention to the last two games. First, three National Youth Team players of appropriate age were transferred to the National Youth Team for training, and then Milu used a large number of substitutes in these two games.  The players played. Despite this, the Chinese team still won these two games in a row and advanced to the top ten with a complete victory record.

    Next, the focus of the Chinese Football Association's work will be on the World Youth Championship in June. The draw for the top ten will not start until the end of July, and the official competition will not be held until late August. Although the preparations must be done first, it can also be delayed.  A pause.

    The domestic league is also starting to get back on track. From now until the start of the top ten games in late August, there will be thirteen rounds of league games in more than two months, including three double matches a week, plus various football associations.  Cup, for any team, it will enter a period of intensive schedule.

    The way Asian teams competed in the World Cup was initially based on a tournament system, but starting in 1997, it was changed to the top ten. However, this change seems to be more popular with West Asian teams. Their domestic leagues are not too large and have enough players.  Time to prepare, and for the top three in East Asia, whose league development is relatively mature and formal, there are six games in the group stage and eight games in the top ten, which adds up to 14 games. At the same time, in order to ensure ratings and expand influence, one Monday is required.  Two games a week is not enough, so it takes more than three months. Plus the training before the game, it will take four or five months. Although there are twelve months in a year, there are only so many suitable for playing games.  For seven or eight months, the group stage and the top ten took up the most suitable time for competition between spring and summer and summer and autumn. The main stage of the league had to be held in the hot summer, which really gave them a headache.

    Therefore, in order to enter the World Cup, the Chinese Football Association had no choice but to organize league divisions and stop promotion and relegation - there was really not enough time, although this method was a bit silly.

    Looking at the four continents, I am afraid that only Africa¡¯s national team competition arrangements are as unreasonable as those in Asia. For example, one of their most important events, the African Cup of Nations, is always scheduled at the beginning of the year.  When the European leagues are at their most intense, the African leagues basically have no climate anyway, and the only losses are those European clubs with African internationals. As for Europe and South America, their World Cup qualifiers are very evenly arranged.  On each match day specified by FIFA, the South American World Cup qualifiers lasted for nearly two years.

    Arrangements like this in Asia will not only have a great impact on leagues in various countries, but will also affect Asian players playing in Europe - no club will be happy that the players they paid to hire back will leave for two months.  Participating in World Cup qualifiers.  But from the current point of view, this kind of schedule may not disappear for the time being. At least it has not changed in 2006, the place where Pei Wei was reincarnated. It just changed the top ten games into the top eight games, shortening the schedule a lot.

    The reason is very simple. Although the top three in East Asia hope that the Asian qualifiers can be prolonged like those in Europe and South America, it is more disadvantageous for the top powers in West Asia. It is easy to start wrangling over things like this.  It's been a few years since I started talking about it. At least in a short period of time, it will be very difficult to change the way the Asian qualifiers are played.

    Of course, this should also be a matter managed by the Football Association. Pei Wei doesn't want to take care of it and doesn't know how to take care of it. What he is concerned about now is.  During this period of time, especially without the two absolute main players Adriano and Li Fang, how to expand Yunjia Tianyu's advantage in the standings, or at least retain it.

    In the remaining four rounds of the first half of the season.  Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s four opponents are Shanghai, Chongqing, Shandong and Yunnan. The first three are not easy opponents to deal with. Shanghai is the most threatening competitor now. Chongqing is not weak. Although Shandong¡¯s performance this year is not very good,  However, every time they faced Shandong Hualong Yunjia Tianyu, they failed to get much benefit. Although Yunnan is slightly weaker, it scored 11 points in nine rounds this year under the leadership of Marshal Qi.  Ranked eighth, it can no longer be regarded as the relegation team last year. In addition, in the second half of the competition, it will face Sichuan and Dalian in the first two rounds. The six games at this stage are completely different for Yunjia Tianyu.  It's a devilish schedule.

    After the national team completed the last two games of the group stage, Yunjia Tianyu also faced such a devilish schedule.

    The first game of the devil's schedule is an away game against the current second place Shanghai Shenhua.

    This game is a veritable focus of this round. Although there is also a strong dialogue between Dalian and Shandong away from home at the same time, CCTV Sports Channel did not hesitate to broadcast this game in a stadium with 80,000 people.  the reason is simple.  There is no game this round that has as much to watch as this game.

    The No. 1 team in the standings is challenging the No. 2 team in the away game, with only two points separating the two.  Yunjiaying further expanded its leadershipTaking advantage first, Shanghai Ying pulled down Yunjia, who had been in first place for ten rounds, and became the first. This is one of them.

    The two most troublesome opponents for Yunjia since entering Class A are Shanghai and Sichuan. Before last year, they had never had an advantage over these two teams in two rounds of a season, but last year Yunjia defeated Sichuan twice to break the situation.  One curse, whether the second curse can be broken this year, this is the second.

    Yunjia Tianyu has eight wins and one draw in nine games and remains unbeaten so far. At the same time, they have maintained a four-match winning streak, while Shanghai Shenhua has seven wins and two draws, also remaining unbeaten and winning the same title before.  With a four-game winning streak, no matter what the result of this game is, there will definitely be an end to the winning streak. Unless there is a tie, there will also be an end to the unbeaten record. This is the third one.

    Before this, three players from Yunjia Tianyu and Shanghai Shenhua were transferred to the National Youth Team and were unable to play in this game. However, Yunjia Tianyu's losses were more serious. Can Shanghai Shenhua take advantage of this opportunity for the first time in several years?  This is the fourth time to reach the top position in the standings.

    The war between national football teams.  After the three national youth players left, Yunjia still has four international players. None of these four international players played in the last game. It was definitely to prepare for this game, and Shanghai Shenhua also has a lot of international players.  A looks at the national football team.  The confrontation between teammates of the national team who fight independently in the club can attract the attention of fans. This is the fifth point.

    The war between fans.  The two fan groups of Yunjia fans, "Deadly Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun", have now become the first-class fan organizations in the country and even in Asia. In recent years, they have always followed Yunjia Tianyu.  They have gained a great reputation in the south and north, and Yunjia Tianyu's away results are only slightly worse than their home results. They take the greatest credit.  And it just so happens that Shanghai Shenhua also has a cheerleading team that is famous throughout the country and even Asia: the "Blue Devils". The war between the fans of both sides is also a good thing to watch.  This is the sixth one,

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    There are as many things to watch as you want to say. Regarding this game, the media from the two places began to bicker after the end of the national team¡¯s last group match. Although Yunjia is only a medium-sized city, it is incompetent in all aspects.  Compared with an international metropolis like Shanghai.  Sports media is also far less developed than Shanghai, but Yunjia's performance in recent years has been far better than Shanghai's. This also gives Yunjia's sports media sufficient confidence to start a verbal war with the opponent. There is a saying that before the game is played, the words come first.  Pei Wei, who has never been able to bear loneliness, also uses local media to constantly stimulate the nerves of Shanghai. However, Shanghai's performance in recent years is indeed far less outstanding than Yunjia. If there is not a mutual victory, Shanghai will always have the upper hand.  If the advantage is there, Mr. Yu in Shanghai might be driven crazy by Pei Wei's sarcastic witticisms

    In a lively atmosphere.  This game that attracted enough attention before it even started is finally about to begin.

    Mourinho made extensive adjustments to the lineup in this game. Goalkeeper Chen Wei, four defenders, right back Hu Junli, two central defenders Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan, left back Wu Jiang, the midfielder is very surprising.  A five-man formation was adopted, with Ayling switching to the right and Grosso on the left.  The three players in the middle are composed of Zhang Yiming, Deke and Zheng Zhi, with Weah as the lone forward.

    This lineup made Shanghai team's Yugoslav head coach Peternovic frown. In his impression, Yunjia Tianyu has been relying on the 442 lineup to dominate the world this season, and it is also because of this stable lineup that they won  He has achieved good results of eight wins and one draw, but he actually changed the lineup before this important game. Doesn't Mourinho know that this is the biggest taboo?

    He glanced at the visiting team¡¯s coaching bench. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s head coach had not yet come out of the locker room. Peternovic shook his head.  This young coach has shown amazing tactical adjustment abilities in previous games.  It seems that I can't be careless today.

    At this time, there was a burst of noisy cheers from the stands, and Petnovic did not have to turn around to see.  He knew that Mourinho came out - he could hear that the people cheering were girls.

    This may be another unexpected surprise of Pei Wei making Mourinho the head coach - Mourinho, who is handsome, cold, and has the mature temperament of a successful man, already has many female fans, including many in away games.  This allows Yunjia Tianyu to receive cheers from many local female fans in addition to loyal Yunjia fans every time they play away games.

    Sure enough, Mourinho and Pei Wei walked out of the player tunnel side by side. Mourinho was wearing a black suit with his hands in his pockets. He walked out with a cold face, attracting the attention of female fans in the stands.  While cheering, the male compatriots also complained - on such a hot day, even if you wear a straight suit, you are not afraid of covering up prickly heat!

    Pei Wei next to him is much inferior. He is dressed in ordinary sportswear, but looks very different.Although he looked ordinary, he didn't have any self-consciousness. When he came out, he smiled and waved hello to the stands. After seeing Mr. Yu on the rostrum, he specially blew a kiss there, which touched Mr. Yu's face.  He turned red with anger - his daughter was sitting next to him.

    "I don't think it's necessary for you to do this." Mourinho frowned.

    "It's okay to be angry with Lao Yu, who wants him to always be against me." Pei Wei laughed, and the two of them walked to the coach's bench and sat down together.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 441 Three Mistakes

    Brothers, who are we?  "

    In one of the stands of the 80,000-person stadium, the burly man wearing the red and blue home jersey of Yunjia Tianyu standing at the front held a big flag with "Soul of Heaven" in his hand and turned towards the thousand people behind him.  Many fans who also wore Yunjia Tianyu home fans shouted loudly.

    "We are the soul of heaven! We are the most loyal fans of Yunjia Tianyu!" More than a thousand people shouted in unison, which shook the stadium.

    "That's right! We are the Soul of Heaven! No matter how many people there are on the other side, we have never lost the Soul of Heaven!" The big man slammed the flagpole in his hand to the ground: "Brothers, roar and let the Blue Devil  'You know, Yunjia's team is the best, and Yunjia's fans are also the best!"

    In another stand next to this stand, a fan who looked thinner and had a pair of eyes on the bridge of his nose also stood in front of fans wearing Yunjia Tianyu Ming's yellow away jersey, number 1,000 in the stand.  , shouting at the same time at a volume that was inconsistent with his size: "Brothers, the old brothers of 'Soul of Heaven' are about to take action. Shouldn't our 'die loyal Tianyu' have to show off?"

    Under the leadership of the two leaders, the Yunjia fans, whose total number was less than 3,000, were not afraid of the roar of more than 70,000 Shanghai fans. At the same time, they roared the song "Yunjia Tianyu" that is now familiar to all Chinese fans.  Team Song": Believe in yourself!

    "How many times have I sweated like rain, and the pain has filled my memoryYunjia Tianyu, ohyou will win and create miracles!The dream is in your hands, this is your world!"

    ??Failed to win the championship for two years, always just a hair¡¯s breadth away. Not only did this not dampen the enthusiasm of Yunjia fans, it actually made them more eager.  Extremely eager!

    When this desire is reflected in cheering for Yunjia Tianyu, their cheers will be even more enthusiastic!

    The Blue Devils cheerleaders, who have the advantage of playing at home, will not let the two Yunjia fan groups steal the limelight. They have been dissatisfied with the Yunjia fans claiming to be the number one in China. They saw the Yunjia fans singing.  Song, they also sang Shanghai Shenhua's team song "Happy Every Day". Although this song was not as impassioned as "Believe in Myself", it was better because of the crowd and quickly suppressed the singing of the Yunjia fans.  Go down.

    The game started in such a fierce atmosphere.

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    After Xu Genbao left, Shanghai Shenhua began to gradually move towards technical football. The coaches after Xu Genbao all came from countries that advocate technology such as Bulgaria, Poland, Yugoslavia, and Brazil.  Especially in 1998, they also formed a friendly relationship with the Brazilian Sao Paulo Club. This is the second Chinese club to form a friendly relationship with a world-famous club after Yunjia Tianyu. Although the results have not been very good in recent years, it is just that  Because most of the club's main players are direct descendants of Xu Gen and are accustomed to relatively simple tactics such as "rushing and encircling", Shanghai Shenhua's change of style was not so successful, but Shanghai Shenhua persisted in this path.  Come down.  In addition, Shanghai used to be a representative of southern football. After a period of transformation and changes in the club atmosphere, they adapted quickly. This year's best start in history is also a proof.

    After the game started, Shanghai Shenhua based its midfield. The midfielder, composed of the two international players Shensi Qihong and the two outstanding foreign aids Petkovic Alberts, began to exert force, constantly giving goals to Rankovic and Qu Shengqing.  The two forwards created opportunities and created two shots in the first five minutes. One by one, Chen Wei, who has been performing extremely well recently, saved them.

    Facing the aggressive momentum of Shanghai Shenhua.  Yunjia Tianyu started to intercept from the midfield, and at the same time shrunk the defense line to resist the opponent's aggressive attack. The three midfielders in the midfield have good defensive abilities.  Needless to say, Zhang Yiming has always been Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s midfielder at the subway gate. He first served as a substitute for Deng Ga, and later served as a substitute for Gattuso. During this period, he has been silently increasing his strength.  Although inconspicuous, it is an indispensable piece in Yunjia Tianyu's midfield. Deco and Zheng Zhi are both offensive and defensive players. With their help in defense, Yunjia Tianyu has a hard time resisting.  But still in control.

    Peternovic nodded. This young coach named Mourinho is indeed good and can not be blinded by the pride of being the leader.  He decisively increases the defensive strength of the midfield and is not afraid to temporarily lose the face of a strong team. In this regard, he is much better than most ordinary coaches.

    But defense alone cannot win, and sometimes we can¡¯t even score a point.

    Peternovic thought with confidence that the biggest threat to Yunjia Tianyu is naturally their top scorer Adriano, and the source of the attack is organized by another Brazilian Chinese Deco. Now Deco has been suppressed  Now, more energy should be spent on defense.??, only relying on a thirty-five-year-old Weah natural

    Breaking Shanghai's goal - The metabolism on the football field is the cruelest. The threat to Shanghai Shenhua from the former World Footballer who has never been compared with the past is naturally not as big as that stupid young Adriano.

    As for the remaining Aylin, since he has switched to the right, it is enough to leave it to Wu Jiying.

    Thinking of this, Peternovic narrowed his eyes. He believed that Mourinho's move to strengthen the midfield only extended the time for Shanghai Shenhua to score goals, and would not play a key role in the overall situation.

    Yunjia Tianyu conceded eight goals in nine rounds. Although this number does not look good, considering that they faced two underdogs, Wuhan Yazhi and Shenzhen Anping, they scored four goals first.  After slowing down the pace after the ball, they were scored two goals by these two teams. In fact, their defensive ability is quite outstanding. They achieved zero goals against the two strong opponents of Dalian and Liaoning. This is enough to show that  Yunjia Tianyu's defensive strength is quite outstanding, and Yunjia Tianyu's defense line is also the most complete line in this game.

    The reason why Peternovic has so much confidence is that he absolutely believes in the strength of his offensive line - although Rankovic is the only player on the top scorer list who is a Shanghai Shenhua player, Shanghai Shenhua's total goals  The number is the highest in the entire league - he scored 20 goals in nine games, tied with Yunjia Tianyu, but Adriano alone accounted for half of Yunjia Tianyu's goals, and other shooters scored the most goals.  Weah only scored three goals, but Shanghai Shenhua obviously had many more offensive points. Qu Shengqing scored four goals, Qi Hong scored five goals, Shen Si and Wu Jiying scored two goals each. With such a powerful offensive lineup, Peter  Norwich believes that without Adriano, the most threatening player, Shanghai Shenhua, who has no worries, will definitely be able to break through the door of Yunjia Tianyu.

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    After receiving the pass from Qi Hong, Rankovic broke through Zhou Nan's defense and shot in the penalty area. Zhou Nan quickly blocked Rankovic's shooting angle to the minimum. Chen Wei quickly moved his feet and steadily shot with both hands.  ball in arms.

    Chen Wei threw the ball to start the attack. Wu Jiang took the ball and handed it to Grosso in front. Then he stepped forward. A two-on-one cooperation shook off Petkovic who was returning to defend, and then quickly moved forward.  Rush away.

    Alberts moved sideways and pressed his body tightly against Wu Jiang. Being pressed against such a 1.88 meter tall man, Wu Jiang's body immediately lost his balance, but before Alberts could steal the ball, he had already quickly released the ball at his feet.  , handed the ball to Weah in front.

    Weah took the ball with his back to the goal, and then handed it to Deco who came up behind him. Deco did not hesitate after receiving the ball, and passed a diagonal pass to Aylin who came up from the right. Yunjia Tianyu finally started the game.  The first threatening counterattack since!

    The Yunjia fans in the stands immediately became excited, and earth-shattering songs rang out. During the singing, Aylin quickly got rid of Shens, who was not good at defense, and started a one-on-one fight with Wu Jiying!

    Wu Jiying rushed forward with great momentum. Aylin did not want to tangle with the opponent. After making a fake move to cross the middle, he pushed the ball behind Wu Jiying and accelerated past Wu Jiying!

    Wu Jiying was shaken by Aylin, but he reacted very quickly. After seeing that there was no possibility of fouling, he immediately turned around and followed Aylin closely!

    Aylin caught up with the ball near the baseline, but Wu Jiying behind him was already there. Seeing that there was no room to cut inside, Ayling immediately took off and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Weah jumped high and was ready to receive Ayling's pass and head the ball towards the goal. Unfortunately, Ayling's pass was not very accurate because it was passed with his right foot. Shanghai goalkeeper Jiang Hai struck accurately.  Pick the ball off first.

    Seeing this scene, Peternovic was certain of one thing - as long as the defense is focused and does not make mistakes, it is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu's current offensive intensity to break through its own goal.

    "Mourinho, you are still very young!" Peternovic sneered in his heart: "First, there is only one person on the forward line and cannot cooperate effectively. Second, let a left-hander play as a winger on the right.  , The accuracy of the cross must be compromised. Third, the three players in the middle are too focused on defense and cannot provide effective help to the forward. With these three mistakes, do you still want to win this game? "

    Peternovic stood up suddenly and shouted loudly to the court: "Attack! Strengthen the offense! Their offense cannot pose any threat to us at all! Let us use offense to tell them who is the winner this year.  The king of the league! After this game, not only in terms of points, we will also be number one in the league!¡±

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 442 It won¡¯t be easy

    What is he saying?  "

    Pei Wei dug his ears with one hand and asked Mourinho sitting next to him.

    Mourinho smiled faintly and did not answer. Ding Yu on the other side quickly answered: "He is bragging."

    Several assistant coaches and the surrounding substitute players burst into laughter at the same time. Only Mourinho did not laugh. Although after staying in China for more than a year, Magic Bird has no problem communicating in Chinese, but such slang and foul language  Don¡¯t know much yet.

    The situation is at a disadvantage, but Yunjia Tianyu's substitute players and coaches seem to be in a relaxed mood. That is because they know that although the situation seems to be relatively passive, Yunjia Tianyu is actually holding firm, as long as Shanghai Shenhua is not lucky.  It's impossible to score a goal against this level of defense if it's particularly good.

    Peternovic is not unaware of this, but according to his judgment, Yunjia Tianyu's offense is unlikely to have a great impact on Shanghai Shenhua. As long as the offensive pressure is maintained, Yunjia Tianyu's defense line will be stronger no matter how strong it is.  There are also times when loopholes appear.

    But what he didn¡¯t know was that the formation Mourinho arranged was not the so-called 4-5-1 at all, but a 4-3-3 that was absolutely focused on offense!

    Aylin actually plays the role of a winger, and his position is very flexible and will not be fixed on the right at all. The shadow forward behind Weah is the inconspicuous Zheng Zhi in Yunjia Tianyu's formation!

    Whether it is from Pei Wei's perspective or Mourinho's judgment in training, Zheng Zhi's best position is definitely the shadow forward behind the forward forward. However, in the past, Mourinho was in this position.  Austria is accustomed to using Adriano, which allows Zheng Zhi, who has comprehensive skills, to play more of a jack-of-all-trades role. He will fill in any position that is lacking.  Anyway, he can basically play any position.

    Shanghai Shenhua's offense became more and more fierce, and Yunjia Tianyu's defense seemed to be in danger, like a stretched ball that would be broken if a little more force was applied.

    But the Shanghai Shenhua players don¡¯t know that the current Yunjia Tianyu is not a hyun, but a spring - the tighter the pressure, the greater the rebound.

    They suffered a bitter consequences for their errors of judgment.

    In the 17th minute, Wu Jiying stepped forward to assist. After receiving the ball from the center of Shensi, he forced his way through Hu Junli's defense and then quickly kicked off.  He passed the ball into the penalty area before Hu Junli got around him!

    Zhu Guosheng is competing with Qu Shengqing for position, while Zhou Nan is staying next to Rankovic. Yunjia Tianyu's central defender combination will not be afraid of any opponent in terms of height, so although Wu Jiying's passing quality is  Quite high, Zhu Guosheng still won the position in the confrontation and pushed the ball out of the penalty area first.

    Zhang Yiming rushed to the landing point, got ahead of Qi Hong and pushed the ball in front of Deco.  Deco took two steps forward, caught up with the ball and suddenly made a long pass, passing the ball to the left in front of Alberts!

    Aylin, who had switched positions to the left without knowing when, successfully received the ball and began to break forward in his most familiar position and in the most familiar way!

    Shanghai Shenhua's right back was quickly thrown away by Aylin's speed, but he did not give up and was still chasing closely behind Ayling. At the same time, the center back of Shanghai Shenhua who was trailing behind also separated and quickly moved to block it.  Aelin's incised route.

    Aylin did not break into the penalty area, but feinted.  Dunk the ball toward the baseline and pass!

    In the middle, Weah is competing with the tall and strong foreign defender for position. Although this defender is not very famous, he is much taller than Weah.  Coupled with the gap in strength, Weah seemed to have little chance of winning a header.

    During the confrontation, Weah suddenly moved a step forward, and the defender also moved a step. He observed clearly that although Shanghai Shenhua's left wing looked empty because Wu Jiying had not been able to return to defense, Yunjia Tianyu's offense  There are only these two players. As long as Weah is targeted, it doesn't matter where the ball goes.

    Sure enough, the ball flew directly over the heads of the entangled two people, and Jiang Hai immediately abandoned the goal and attacked.  Be prepared to chase the ball and then clear it out.

    "oh!"

    There was an exclamation in the stands, and a figure wearing a bright yellow Yunjia Tianyu away jersey was running towards the ball's landing point - Zheng Zhi!

    Mourinho had a smile on his face. Zheng Zhi may not be very talented.  But his basic skills are very solid, and his physical fitness is also quite good. Although his speed is not very fast, it is not slow either. This allows him to appear in that position in time.

    Amid the cheers of fans from both sides, Jiang Hai and Zheng Zhi started a speed competition. Jiang Hai was also riding a tiger and was unable to get off. He did not notice when he attacked.Zheng Zhi is rushing towards the landing point of the ball. Now he has rushed out of the goal for quite a long distance. It is already difficult to go back. If the opponent controls the ball, it will be a one-shot. He can only compete with Zheng Zhi now.  Can catch up with the ball faster.

    Jiang Hai rushed out of the penalty area on the left and was about to catch up with the ball - but Zheng Zhi had already caught up with the ball. He stretched out his foot and poked the ball in front of him. Zheng Zhi poked the ball past Jiang Hai who was caught off guard.  Body,

    He took a big step forward, took off from the penalty area line and shot the ball into the empty goal!

    The ball accurately flew towards the unguarded goal, and then flew into the goal before the Shanghai Shenhua defender made a top-up!

    One to zero!  Yunjia Tianyu's first real shot in the game created a goal!  This is Zheng Zhi's first goal this season!

    The two stands where the Yunjia fans were located immediately burst into flames, and the song "Believe in Myself" resounded through the sky.

    Yunjia Tianyu's substitute players also raised their hands in celebration. Mourinho also stood up and clapped his hands vigorously. Pei Wei's performance was even more eye-catching. After he stood up with his hands in the air, he turned to the side of the rostrum and began to exert force.  He waved his fists as if to demonstrate to Mr. Yu.

    Although he couldn't see Mr. Yu's expression, he knew that Mr. Yu's nose must be crooked with anger at this time.

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    Shanghai Shenhua seemed stunned by this goal. They did not expect that Yunjia Tianyu used such a simple counterattack to score a goal when the whole audience was passive. This was also because of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s previous counterattacks.  Always relying on Weah and Ayling to complete the game, coupled with Petronovic's command off the court, they have fallen into a fixed mindset, and it is this that makes them suffer a big loss.

    Yunjia Tianyu's habit is to be unreasonable and take advantage of the opponent's temporary blow to launch an attack. Shanghai Shenhua launched a full-court press as soon as the kick-off was launched, and then launched another wave of attacks under the organization of Deco.  A wave of attacks - although Shanghai Shenhua's players quickly adjusted their mentality and defended flawlessly, Yunjia Tianyu also used this to reverse the passive situation and began to attack and defend with the opponent.

    Blindly defending after taking the lead is not a good idea. With Mourinho's character, it is impossible for the team to start defending when there are still 70 minutes left in the game. Such a defense can only keep the opponent from beginning to end.  They all suppress themselves, and the consequence of suppression is conceding the ball. Even if they can win, the scene will be quite ugly.

    Of course, if there is only a short time left before the game, Mourinho will still let the team defend with all its strength, which is called a tactical adjustment.

    Although the most important scoring point like Adriano is missing, Yunjia Tianyu's offense is not inferior. Aylin's attack from the wing, Weah's impact and Zheng Zhi's connection make Yunjia Tianyu's offense still outstanding.  There are many tricks, and Shanghai Shenhua also finds it difficult to defend.

    However, this style of play also has a drawback. The increase in offensive power will inevitably increase the space on the back line. Qu Shengqing, who did not have enough space to display in previous games, began to show his vitality. His speed and dribbling  Yunjia Tianyu's defense was very worried. Wu Jiang had to reduce his assists to defend Qu Shengqing. After all, the two central defenders were not very fast.

    Under this back-and-forth attack, Shanghai Shenhua still showed their offensive strength.

    In the 31st minute, Shanghai Shenhua completed a very good cooperation. After receiving the ball from Petkovic in the middle, Qu Shengqing forced a breakthrough on the right. Under Wujiang's defense, he still controlled the ball, and then  Used a beautiful spin to dodge Wujiang's defense.

    After getting rid of it, Qu Shengqing did not continue to move forward. Instead, he passed the ball into the penalty area. Rankovic in the penalty area took the ball with his back and knocked back. Qi Hong quickly stepped in behind him and dodged Zhang Yiming with a smash.  Defending, after inserting into the penalty area, under the cover of Rankovich, he beautifully shot the ball to the lower right corner of the goal!

    Chen Wei, whose sight was simultaneously blocked by Zhou Nan and Rankovich, reacted a step slower. Although he still made a save, the ball still flew past his fingertips, hit the inside of the goal post and entered the net!

    One to one tie!  Shanghai Shenhua tied the score!

    The "Blue Devils" who had been waiting for a long time immediately cheered loudly. I have to admit that at this moment, their noise was far higher than that of the Yunjia fans, who only had 3,000 people!

    Pei Wei and Mourinho shook their heads at the same time. They had nothing to say after losing the ball. After all, Shanghai Shenhua's offensive strength is not overwhelming. Compared with Yunjia Tianyu, their offensive points are more scattered and more difficult.  Defense.

    They know that this game will not be easy. After all, Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s desire to win is very strong. To win the gameThe temptation of being ranked first is enough for them to exert their full strength in this game.

    "The real test will be in the second half. This will be our most important game this season." Mourinho said solemnly.

    Pei Wei understands what he means. Yunjia Tianyu must not lose this game. Even a draw will have an extremely positive impact on the subsequent games.

 Volume Eight 2001 Volume Eight Chapter 443 Big Loss

    At the end of the half, the two sides were temporarily tied at one to one. In terms of the situation, they were evenly matched. Although Shanghai Shenhua took the offensive initiative at the beginning of the game, Yunjia Tianyu also took the lead in breaking the deadlock.  Shanghai Shenhua was suppressed for a period of time, but what is interesting is that when Shanghai Shenhua had the advantage, not only failed to score, but Yun Jiatianyu used a textbook three-man counterattack to score a goal, and then exchanged offense and defense.  At that time, relying on a beautiful organized attack to tie the score, people have to sigh that football matches are indeed the most unpredictable and even the most unreasonable sports competitions.

    During the halftime break, Mourinho did not make any tactical adjustments, but simply said a few words: "In the second half, we will proceed according to the established tactics. When defending, only Ayling and Weah are left in front, and offensively.  At this time, Aylin moved in two directions, Zheng Zhi supported Weah, Deco was responsible for organizing, and the two full-backs took turns to attack. The Shanghai team's energy has disappeared, and we don't need to play the way we did at the beginning of the first half.  It's a small trick. Let's compete with the opponent's offensive power openly and let them know that even if we lack the top scorer and assist leader (Li Fang has four assists so far, which is the most in the team), our offensive power  Still the best in the league!¡±

    This last sentence undoubtedly fully inspired all the players. The lack of two absolute main players is a severe test for the team, but it is an excellent opportunity for those players who are wandering between the main players and substitutes. In the first half  The goal on the field was achieved jointly by two half-main and half-substitute players - Ai Lindi's pass and Zheng Zhi's shot.

    After the start of the second half, the two sides continued to attack back and forth, with Shanghai Shenhua having a certain advantage in the midfield and frontcourt.  However, Yunjia Tianyu was stronger on the defensive line. Both sides' offensive rhythm was very fast, but neither could deliver a fatal blow to the opponent.

    The game has progressed so far, although there are only two goals, it is definitely a wonderful game. The offenses of both sides are not blind, nor do they rely on the individual players' abilities to attack, but through the overall cooperation.  Pushing forward to the frontcourt, although the game does not look so intense, the technical content is much higher.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s offense relies on Deco¡¯s threading in the middle.  However, Shanghai Shenhua's midfielder Qi Hong is more like an offensive terminator. The organization of their offense is handed over to Petkovic - one comes from the football kingdom of Brazil, and the other is one of the representatives of the Latin faction in Europe.  A Yugoslavian, which also brought aura and elegance to the midfielders of both sides.

    According to the current situation, perhaps such an upright offense will be maintained until the end of the game, but an unexpected incident has brought fluctuations to this delicate balance-the most indispensable thing on the football field is emergencies.

    In Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s attack, Zheng Zhi dribbled the ball through Alberts¡¯ defense and then went straight into the penalty area.  Then the ball was passed to Weah, who got rid of the opponent's defender. Weah shot directly. Goalkeeper Jiang Hai made a wonderful save to save the inevitable shot. Wu Jiying immediately kicked off the ball.

    The ball flew to the front court, and Rankovic jumped up and passed the ball to Qu Shengqing, who was a little ahead. In this situation with huge space, Qu Shengqing's power was fully unleashed. He used a no-nonsense pass.  The pass directly got rid of Zhu Guosheng, and Zhu Guosheng's risky tackle from the side was also accelerated to avoid it.

    ??If it weren¡¯t for Wu Jiang.  Qu Shengqing will face an open space and the only goalkeeper. Fortunately, Wu Jiang is there. He quickly chases back and beautifully blocks Qu Shengqing's direct route into the penalty area, knocking the best player of the 99 season.  The shooter was forced near the baseline.

    With this delay, the defenders of Yunjia Tianyu have already returned to defense.  Of course, Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s offensive players were also following. Qu Shengqing saw that he could not get rid of Wu Jiying¡¯s substitute in the national team, so he had to pass the ball back to Petkovic who was following behind him.  .

    Petkovic stopped the ball before Grosso had time to return to defense, so he had enough time to observe the situation - now he faced Yunjia Tianyu's entire defense line. In the previous game  , this defense line has stifled several threatening attacks by Shanghai Shenhua.

    Seeing that both Rankovic and Qi Hong were being stared at closely by Yunjia Tianyu's defenders, Petkovic seemed to have no other solution. He began to dribble the ball into the penalty area.  Trying to use your own personal skills to open a gap.

    Zhang Yiming immediately moved sideways in front of him. Petkovic was probably the most skilled player in the Shanghai Shenhua team. In its heyday, Yugoslav football was no worse than any of the world's top teams.  And they are also the Latin genre with the best technology in Europe.

    Petkovic spiked the ball in an attempt to pass Zhang Yiming, but Zhang Yiming also? is a vegetarian. He knows that he is not as good as his opponents in technical aspects, but he also has his advantages, that is, body and physical fitness.

    Ming used his hands and feet to stick to Petkovic. This level of defense threatened the possibility of Petkovic moving forward. At this time, Petkovic pulled the ball back, suddenly turned around, and passed the ball  Towards the back!

    The one who came in from behind was the German "Hammer" Alberts!

    Alberts is called the "Iron Hammer", which not only means that he can smash all attackers away like a hammer, but also means that his long-range shots can break open any goal!

    With a long stride to catch up with the ball, the 1.88-meter giant swung his strong right foot, and without stopping the ball, he directly hit the ball rolling towards him!

    German football in the 1990s produced many sluggers, and the strange thing is that these sluggers were basically defensive players, such as Bayern's full-back Tanat, defender Fink, Liverpool's midfielder Hamann, etc., and  Alberts, a defensive midfielder who once played for the Scottish Rangers, is also one of them. As a defensive player, he scored a staggering 83 goals in five seasons with the Rangers.  , the average number of goals every year is more than ten, which is already a quite astonishing number, and most of these goals are scored by relying on his amazing long-range shooting ability.

    The ball flew quickly to the right side of the goal like a shell. It was a half-high ball. Chen Wei, who was standing in the center of the goal, judged the path of the ball and jumped forward. He stretched out his left hand and rushed towards the ball.

    This shot was very powerful and fast. Chen Wei, who knew that he started a little slowly, threw his whole body without reservation, hoping to catch the ball before it entered the goal. For this reason, he did not hesitate to risk it.  Danger of hitting the goalpost with your whole body.

    I have to say that Chen Wei¡¯s courage is very admirable, but things in the world are often very helpless. Chen Wei has shown his greatest ability and spirit of sacrifice, but he has received a very cruel result.

    Chen Wei's stretched out hand was still a little slow. Before his hand could seal the angle, the ball had already missed the goalpost and flew into the goal. In the flash of lightning, it was impossible for poor Chen Wei to make an evasive move.  He reluctantly tilted his head to avoid hitting the doorpost.

    The sound of "boom" was clearly audible even to the fans in the stands. Chen Wei's shoulder hit the goalpost heavily, and then the momentum slowed down. Chen Wei shouted feebly, and wanted to touch his left shoulder with his right hand.  , but it was impossible to complete this action due to wearing gloves.

    Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan who were closest to him hurriedly ran up, carefully laid Chen Wei down, and then helped him take off his gloves, while the team doctor off the court had already quickly ran along the court to treat him.

    Pei Wei and Mourinho stood up at the same time. They saw clearly that Chen Wei's collision was definitely not light. Naturally, a flesh and blood body hitting the metal goalpost would not gain anything, and now it is  In the summer, the goalkeeper's clothes are not too thick, so a collision might cause fractures.

    Mourinho¡¯s eyes swept over the substitute player¡¯s face, and then pointed at Chu Ran, who was stretching his neck to look into the field: ¡°Hurry up, go warm up!¡±

    Chu Ran, who was looking at the field with worry on his face, was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered his identity - Yunjia Tianyu's substitute goalkeeper!  Although Wei Jie, another substitute goalkeeper, is much better than himself, his goal-line skills and reactions are far inferior to his own. He is an unbeatable third goalkeeper.

    Chu Ran rushed out immediately. Anyway, his clothes were well worn and there was no need to change. After running back and forth a few times, Chu Ran began to do some stretching of his arms and legs to try to stretch his joints as much as possible.  activities are open.

    This is Chu Ran¡¯s first chance to play in the league, but he is not too happy.

    Chen Wei is a very gentle person and is very popular in the team. Even his competitor Chu Ran has never had any resentment towards him. Although Chen Wei's injury now gives him a chance, Chu Ran  Ran, however, prefers to obtain the main position by performing better and in better condition than Chen Wei in training.

    Seeing the seriousness on Chu Ran's face, Pei Wei, who was secretly observing him, nodded. Although this little guy is usually very crazy and a little ignorant of the sky and the earth, he has a good character. Such a person is worth using.

    At this time, the team doctor who was checking Chen Wei's injury behind the goal stood up and made a substitution for Mourinho from a distance.

    Mourinho sighed in his heart, knowing that he had to make a substitution.

    The current situation is very unfavorable. Being beaten by such a world wave and falling behind by one goal, and also injuring the main goalkeeper - this is a huge loss!

    &nbsp; I hope this substitute goalkeeper can bring me a little surprise.  Mourinho was thinking as he reached out and called Chu Ran over.

    Looking at Chu Ran walking towards him, Mourinho was really not sure at all.

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    Ran stood in front of Mourinho. Mourinho looked at this goalkeeper who was better than himself and sighed in his heart.

    His worry stems from this. He is not worried about Chu Ran's skills. In fact, in the usual team training and reserve team games, Chu Ran has shown goal-line skills, psychological quality and grasp of attack opportunities.  Even better than the main goalkeeper Chen Wei, but his height really cannot reassure Mourinho.

    As a player, Mourinho once played as a goalkeeper, and his father was once a goalkeeper for the Portuguese national team. However, Mourinho did not show anything outstanding in this position. There is only one reason.  He is not very tall, less than 1.8 meters tall. Generally speaking, goalkeepers below this height cannot be successful. Maybe "Flower Butterfly" Campos is an exception, but that is the only exception.

    And this Chu Ran is a few centimeters shorter than Mourinho. His height is only 1.74 meters, and he only looks 1.77-8 meters when wearing shoes.

    In the modern goalkeeper position where height is increasingly emphasized, miracles like Campos are almost impossible to replicate. This is why Mourinho is not optimistic about Chu Ran. No matter how good his jumping ability is, the disadvantage of his innate height is still there.  It's hard to make up for it, not to mention that the big goalkeeper, if nothing else, just stands in front of the goal and provides an extraordinary deterrent to the forwards. In this regard, the short goalkeeper is even more difficult to match.

    Playing at this time is extremely disadvantageous for Chu Ran. First, this is his first appearance in the league. Originally, Mourinho planned to slowly give Chu Ran opportunities in cup games and less important leagues.  , but Chen Wei's injury was something that no one expected - he has performed well since the start of the league this year and his performance has become more and more stable. Under such circumstances, it is impossible for Mourinho to replace him and hit him as he has just begun to recover.  self-confidence.  As a result, an injury suddenly occurred, and Chu Ran had no choice but to take orders at the last moment; secondly, now that Yunjia Tianyu was lagging behind, he had to strengthen his offense if he fell behind. Yunjia Tianyu could not afford to lose either in this game or in the entire season.  In this way, it is impossible to have too many defenders to help Chu Ran, and he can only rely on his own abilities. Under these two unfavorable circumstances, Mourinho knows that he can forgive Chu Ran even if he makes any mistakes.  Teammates can also forgive, but fans may not be able to forgive.

    He patted Chu Ran on the shoulder and wanted to say something, but in the end he only said one sentence: "Go ahead and do your best! Try your best!"

    Chu Ran nodded, put on his gloves, and then stood on the sidelines.

    The fourth official checked his sneakers and signaled to the court.  After the referee agreed, Chu Ran immediately jogged all the way to the Yunjia Tianyu goal.

    While he was playing, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s team doctor also lifted Chen Wei off.

    "How is he?" Mourinho asked, and the team doctor replied without looking back: "The preliminary examination showed that the collarbone is fractured and he needs to be hospitalized to rest."

    Mourinho nodded, watched the team doctors carry Chen Wei into the ambulance, and cast his eyes on the court again.

    Although he was calm on the surface, he was not at all calm in his heart.

    The fracture means that Chen Wei's injury will not be minor. It will take a hundred days for Chen Wei to be injured. Even if the operation is successful, Chen Wei will probably be sidelined for at least three months. There is no hope in the most important days before the start of the top ten games.  Chen Wei comes on stage.  Not to mention that such an injury may affect a player's career.

    Pei Wei also heard this, and his face suddenly sank. He was not angry for anything else, but he was sighing that fate was indeed unfair to Chen Wei.

    It was not easy to occupy the position.  With his physical condition and skills, he is very likely to become a top goalkeeper in the league, but he suffered such a blow at this time - is this how fate treats this honest man?

    With a sigh in his heart, Pei Wei set his sights on the court. Now he could only rely on Chu Ran, the shortest goalkeeper in the league.

    When Chu Ran stood in front of the goal, the captain Zhu Guosheng in front of him walked over to him and said in a deep voice: "Xiao Chu, you should understand the current situation We are falling behind, and there is not much time left.  , so it is certain to strengthen the attack Your responsibility will be very important, this is your opportunity, you be careful."

    Chu Ran shrugged his shoulders, with a relaxed smile on his face: "Captain. Just attackLeave the goal to me."

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    After the game restarted, Yunjia Tianyu was not able to launch an attack immediately. Under the command of Peter Novic, they understood that this was a good opportunity for them to continue to expand the score-the opponent's main goalkeeper had already left the game, and now he was standing.  In front of the goal is a goalkeeper who is only 1.74 meters tall. As long as he plays before the opponent scores,Score the third goal, and the victory of this game is almost achieved.

    So after Yunjia Tianyu restarted the ball, they launched a full-court press.

    Tianyu relied on several players with excellent skills to transport the ball to the front goal with difficulty but did not pose any threat to Shanghai Shenhua's goalkeeper.

    "Counterattack!" Jiang Hai shouted, throwing the ball hard to Petkovic in the front court. Petkovic still brought the ball to the front court despite Grosso's entanglement, and then handed it to  He saw Qu Shengqing in front of him.

    Qu Shengqing shook Wu Jiang with a pretend move, and then quickly knocked the ball to Rankovic in the penalty area. Rankovic turned around without stopping after receiving the ball, and turned and volleyed before Zhou Nan could block it.  !

    The Shanghai fans were about to cheer. They saw that the turning shot in the penalty area was bound to go in, but Chu Ran was very focused. As soon as Rankovic's shot was made, he judged the flight path of the ball.  , a beautiful side dive saved the ball, and Hu Junli, who was returning to defense, immediately made a big kick to clear the ball.

    "Beautiful!" Pei Wei jumped up and shouted toward the court. Chu Ran's save just now was indeed very beautiful, but his judgment before the save was even better!  He was not knocked down at all by Rankovic's fake move before shooting. He was so experienced that he was not like a goalkeeper who appeared on the professional field for the first time!

    "It's indeed beautiful." Mourinho also nodded repeatedly. Although they knew from daily training observations that Chu Ran had such excellent goal-line skills, as a newcomer, he could show his normal strength without stage fright under such circumstances.  It¡¯s already quite good!

    "This is a surprise." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    ¡°It¡¯s good news after bad news.¡± Mourinho also laughed.

    ¡°It¡¯s just that while they were talking and laughing, they didn¡¯t know that a bigger surprise was yet to come.

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    The ball kicked by Hu Junli was intercepted by Wu Jiying who came forward with an assist. After intercepting the ball, "Desperate Saburo" did not pass the ball, but chose to lead it forward himself. Aylin, who was not strong in defensive ability, was immediately dumped by him.  After the opening, Wu Jiying broke through to a place about twenty meters away from the goal. Seeing that Hu Junli had not come up to defend him, he immediately took off and shot hard from a long distance in the corner of the penalty area!

    The ball flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal. Chu Ran, who had just gotten up from the ground, quickly moved a few steps, then jumped up. He saw the ball coming and raised his palm, pushing Wu Jiying's shot over the baseline.

    "Two beautiful saves in a row!" The commentator of CCTV couldn't help but marveled: "It's hard to imagine that a goalkeeper who is 1.74 meters tall and has never played in a professional league can perform like this when he first plays! Yun!  Jia Tianyu¡¯s bench is indeed a crouching tiger, hidden dragon!¡±

    Shens took a corner kick, Zhu Guosheng jumped high and headed the ball out, Yunjia Tianyu counterattacked!

    Zheng Zhi responded in the middle and passed the header to Aylin on the wing. Ayling quickly broke forward with the ball. Behind him, Yunjia Tianyu's attack line immediately took shape, swarming towards Shanghai Shenhua's goal in layers.  halftime.

    "Go back to defense!" Jiang Hai stood in the penalty area and shouted loudly. Shanghai Shenhua's defense immediately retracted, while Wu Jiying, who had just assisted, ran back without saying a word. The distance between him and Aylin was constantly increasing.  shorten!

    When Aylin dribbled the ball to a place parallel to the penalty area line, Wu Jiying finally caught up with Aylin. Aylin suddenly stopped. Wu Jiying also stopped immediately, and stretched out his foot to poke the ball under Aylin's feet.  After receiving the ball, Aylin quickly pulled the ball back, then moved the ball toward the baseline, dodged a gap, and immediately passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Weah, who followed behind, used the momentum to jump up high and swung his head to attack the goal!

    This header was a bit on the right side, but because the distance was too close, Jiang Hai only had time to lift the ball up with both hands and lift the ball high into the sky!

    Alberts, who returned to defense, jumped high in the penalty area and pushed the falling ball away.

    Qi Hong stopped the ball, but Deco's feet immediately arrived, making a beautiful tackle and scooping the ball down. Then Deco quickly got up, took the ball forward, and then fired a long shot from the penalty area line!

    Jiang Hai, who had just stood up, made another side dive and saved the ball out of the small penalty area. The defender who had returned to defense came up and kicked the ball far away!

    It¡¯s Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s counterattack again!

    Yunjia Tianyu's players had already surged up just now, and the ball landed at the feet of Petkovic. The Yugoslavian looked at the frontcourt for a moment, moved his feet, and made a sharp direct pass like a scalpel.  Sheng Qing quickly made a pass from the side and made a classic diagonal pass!

    Single sword!

    YunjiaYu's two central defenders immediately turned around and rushed towards Qu Shengqing, but Qu Shengqing moved forward after receiving the ball and was already close to the penalty area!

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s crisis!  Chu Ran¡¯s crisis!

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    Shengqing was already close to the top of the penalty area, and the two players chasing behind him were still three meters away from him!

    This is a very subtle distance!  With Qu Shengqing's speed, he can break into the penalty area and complete the shot before Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan catch up.

    And he did the same thing. When he put the ball into the penalty area, Chu Ran had already rushed out of the penalty area. Qu Shengqing calmly took a step forward again, and then took a shot into the far corner!

    He didn't try to get past Chu Ran, because a goalkeeper of this height must be very flexible. He also didn't use a lob shot, because that kind of shot was difficult to master. He used the simplest push shot into the far corner, because he knew  With Chu Ran's height, even if he attacks, the shooting angle will not be completely blocked. As long as he shoots more accurately, he will be able to shoot the ball into the goal from an angle that Chu Ran cannot block!

    Qu Shengqing was very accurate in his estimation on this point. This is indeed the biggest disadvantage of goalkeepers who are not tall. The taller the goalkeeper, the better he can block the opponent's shot angle when attacking, but he underestimated it.  Thanks to Chu Ran's reaction and motor skills, as a goalkeeper who is only 1.74 meters tall, Chu Ran was able to persevere and not be eliminated. He also played as a substitute in Yunjia Tianyu, one of the best teams in China. If not  No matter how outstanding he is, it is impossible for the shrewd Yunjia coaches at all levels to continue to retain his position.

    The purpose of Chu Ran's attack was to allow Qu Shengqing to shoot earlier. The closer he was to the goal, the less room Chu Ran had to make a save - but Chu Ran originally thought that the opponent would lob him, a short man, but now he pushed instead.  Just shoot into the far corner.

    As soon as Qu Shengqing shot the ball, he saw Chu Ran quickly move laterally, his whole body jumped out from the ground, and he quickly moved his left hand outward.  The outstretched palm narrowly missed the rolling ball!

    Under the force, the ball immediately slowed down. Chu Ran, who was already lying on the ground, put his right hand on the ground and took two steps forward. He put his left hand firmly on top of the ball, and then his right hand too.  Go up and press the ball tightly under you!

    "What a sensitive reaction! What an outstanding jumping ability! So" The commentator on the sports channel was so shocked that he could not speak coherently. At the same time, the cheers of Yunjia fans soared into the sky!

    Qu Shengqing looked at Chu Ran who was tightly protecting the ball with an incredulous look. It was surprising to be able to catch the ball in the first try.  But as a goalkeeper who is not tall, it is not too strange to have such a reaction. After all, being short means being light in weight and can jump farther than a tall goalkeeper. But the second shot surprised him. After falling,  When he was on the ground, he immediately used his strength to save a certain distance again - is this guy a flea?

    Without the second save, Qu Shengqing could have caught up with the first few steps and easily pushed the ball into the empty goal.  But Chu Ran can still move faster than Qu Shengqing standing when he falls to the ground. This is enough to prove how outstanding Chu Ran's explosive power and jumping ability are!

    While Qu Shengqing was still in a daze, Chu Ran quickly stood up, rushed forward a few steps, and then threw the ball far away!

    "Counterattack!" Chu Ran shouted loudly after throwing the ball.

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    First, Yunjia Tianyu launched a swift counterattack after resisting Shanghai Shenhua's continuous attacks. The joint attack of Ayling, Weah and Deco was narrowly resolved by the outstanding Shanghai Shenhua defense line. Then Shanghai Shenhua relied on another  Petkovic's precise pass helped Qu Shengqing form a single goal, but Chu Ran made a miraculous save to save it.  In the end, it was Yunjia Tianyu who quickly counterattacked - after several back and forth, the formations of both sides were completely confused. This was not because of their lack of ability, but because in such a fast-paced back and forth of offensive and defensive transitions, except for a few teams  outside.  No team can still maintain a complete formation.

    But the current situation is very beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu - due to the back and forth sprint, Yunjia Tianyu still has many offensive players staying in Shanghai Shenhua's half, and their number is almost the same as Shanghai Shenhua's.

    Chu Ran¡¯s hand-thrown ball fell to Zhang Yiming¡¯s feet. Zhang Yiming knew that his offensive ability was not very good, so he immediately made a direct pass and handed the ball to Zheng Zhi in front.

    Zheng Zhi dribbled the ball forward, and after a one-two with Aylin, he quickly passed the ball through and handed the ball to Weah in front.

    Weah caught the ball and turned around, flicked the ball to the left when facing the opponent's defender, and then rushed forward with the ball.  When he rushed to the opponent's side, he moved the ball to the right again, and relied on his strong body to rush past the opponent!

    At that moment, Weah seemed to be back to the unstoppable look he was at his peak!

    The two sprinted forward and caught up with the ball.  At this timeWeah had already reached the front of the penalty area, and then he picked up his right foot and volleyed vigorously from the front of the penalty area before the other two defenders came around!

    The ball flew to the lower left corner of the goal.

    He made a side attack, but the ball still flew into the goal post before he fell to the ground.

    Two to two ties!  Yunjia Tianyu equalized the score again!

    Originally, Shanghai Shenhua had a chance to extend its lead to two goals, but Chu Ran¡¯s wonderful performance killed it all. Yunjia Tianyu relied on this opportunity to tie the score!

    This save is worth not only one goal, but at least two goals!

    Maybe it¡¯s more than that¡­

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    The two-goal advantage that was almost visible was instantly wiped out. The Shanghai Shenhua players, who were once again tied, were angry. They launched a fierce attack, trying to give the short goalkeeper who was jumping around a good look.

    However, their offense was repeatedly hit. Mourinho immediately replaced Weah, who was already exhausted, with the faster Sun Bing to strengthen the speed of the counterattack. At the same time, he replaced Grosso with Yu Xiaowei to strengthen the defense in the middle. Shanghai  Shenhua's attacks were resolved time after time by Yunjia Tianyu's rock-solid defense, but their defense was tested by Yunjia Tianyu's sharp counterattacks time and time again

    Yu Xiaowei and Zhang Yiming, the old pair of defensive midfielders, set up a solid barrier at the front of the penalty area, while Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan blocked all high-altitude balls and most of the ground attacks in the penalty area. Shanghai Shenhua's two forwards were so densely packed.  Under the defense, neither Rankovic's skills nor Qu Shengqing's speed had much effect. Qi Hong's breakthrough was also firmly blocked by Zhang Yiming, and Alberts' several long-range shots were all blocked by the brave Yunjia.  Defenders block with their bodies.

    What annoys the Shanghai Shenhua players even more is Chu Ran. This guy's reflexes are staggering. After the high-altitude ball was blocked by two big defenders, he almost blocked all missed shots like an eight-armed Nezha.  , and even once Shens' shot hit Zhu Guosheng and changed the line, but he turned around and kicked the ball away.

    If you cannot attack for a long time, you will definitely lose something.

    In the 81st minute, Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s biggest blow is about to come.

    After Wujiang stole the ball, he drove the ball forward. Sun Bing stopped the ball smoothly and handed it to Deco who was following behind. After receiving the ball, Deco sent a through ball without even looking. Zheng Zhi slanted the ball.  The line was plugged in, and he got the ball before all the defenders

    It¡¯s the same as the one-on-one opportunity that Petkovic created for Qu Shengqing just now, a standard direct pass!

    But Shanghai Shenhua did not have the good luck of Yunjia Tianyu just now. Zheng Zhi dribbled the ball into the penalty area and immediately pushed Jiang Hai in the middle of his attack. The angle he hit was Jiang Hai's armpit!

    There are also disadvantages to tall goalkeepers, that is, if they are big, they will not be so flexible!

    Jiang Hai had just fallen halfway when the ball roared past him and hit the net behind him hard!

    Three to two, Yunjia Tianyu reversed and took the lead!

    "Dramatic result!" the commentator of the sports channel shouted loudly: "When the main goalkeeper Chen Wei was injured and the score was one goal behind, I guess even the fans of Yunjia Tianyu thought that this game could be  Getting one point is already the best result! But relying on Chu Ran's magical performance and two classic counterattacks, Yunjia Tianyu miraculously overtook the score! Now there are only about ten minutes left before the end of the game.  If this score is the final score, then Yunjia Tianyu will expand his lead to five points! Before the halfway point of the league, Yunjia Tianyu has already established an absolute advantage!  Get the full season advantage so quickly! ¡±

    "Fuck you, who says we didn't expect it?" Yunjia fans in front of the TV laughed and cursed.

    Yunjia people are in an unusually good mood right now, while the Shanghai fans are in an unusually bad mood.

    Shanghai Shenhua is indeed lagging behind and is unconvinced. In terms of offense, they did better than Yunjia Tianyu in this game - Yunjia Tianyu's three goals all relied on counterattacks, and their second goal was  It was completed through a standard positional warfare attack. Although the two sides were similar in statistics such as shooting and ball control, Shanghai Shenhua had a much better advantage on the field.

    In the remaining ten minutes, Shanghai Shenhua continued to launch an attack, but after being hit repeatedly, they could no longer put too much pressure on Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s defense. Yunjia Tianyu also interrupted the opponent¡¯s offensive rhythm through counterattacks from time to time.  , after Mourinho used the last substitution to kill the last bit of stoppage time, the referee finally blew the whistle to end the game. YunjiaTianyu defeated Shanghai Shenhua 3-2 in an away game and achieved the most important victory since the beginning of this season!

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    The victory of this game established Yunjia Tianyu's advantage in the standings and established Chu Ran's main position.

    While all the team members were worried about Chen Wei's injury, they were also very happy with Chu Ran's performance - everyone knows what a good goalkeeper means to a team.

    Although Chu Ran is proud, his pride is not excessive. He is just quite confident, so his popularity in the team is not bad. Besides, the atmosphere in the Yunjia Tianyu team has always been very good, and there is no seniority.  Players look down on young players. These players who grew up in various echelons of Yunjia all understand the truth. In Yunjia Tianyu, as long as you have enough ability to occupy the main position, then the main position will definitely be yours.

    After returning to the hotel, the details of Chen Wei's injury also came out - he had a broken clavicle and needed surgery immediately. It is conservatively estimated that he would have to rest for at least three to four months before he can gradually resume training. As for whether it will affect his future career  The impact on your career depends on the outcome of the surgery.

    After receiving the news, everyone lost their mood to celebrate. Pei Wei and Mourinho immediately rushed to the hospital where Chen Wei was staying. The players were also ready to come, but Pei Wei scolded them back.

    "Chen Wei is undergoing surgery now! What's the point of you going? He also needs to rest after the operation! You also need to rest now. We will have a game in a week! Don't worry, Chen Wei's rest time will not be short.  , you will have plenty of time to visit him when you return to Yunjia!"

    After letting the assistant coaches supervise the players to rest in the hotel, Pei Wei and Mourinho rushed to Changhai Hospital in Shanghai. This is a hospital recommended by the team doctor of Shanghai Shenhua Club. It is a military hospital and is good at treating fractures.  Shanghai Shenhua players all receive treatment for their injuries in this hospital.

    The operation for clavicle fracture did not take very long. When Pei Wei and Mourinho arrived, the operation was already over.

    "Old Huang, how is the situation?" Pei Wei just stepped into the door of the hospital and saw Team Doctor Huang who had followed him earlier walking back and forth in the hall, and asked hurriedly.

    Lao Huang walked over quickly with a smile on his face: "The operation is over. It was a success! The bone is connected very well and the steel plate has been successfully implanted. The sling can be put down after four weeks. The steel plate will be placed again after three months."  It will basically heal after it is taken out, but he will not be able to play again before the start of the Big Ten game.¡±

    "That doesn't matter." Pei Wei waved his hand: "What about his own emotions? How is it?"

    "He is in a good mood and has been sent to the ward, but he will have to stay in Shanghai for a few days before returning to Yunjia."

    "Then you can take care of him here for a few days, and I will send someone to take you back." Seeing Team Doctor Huang nodded, Pei Wei continued: "Where is his ward? Take me to see him.  "

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    When Pei Wei pushed away the ward where Chen Wei was.  Chen Wei was half lying on the bed with a calm expression. At that moment, Pei Wei felt that he had arrived at a scene from a very familiar TV series in later generations - the expression on Chen Wei's face now was very similar to that of Wu Liuyi in "Soldier Assault"  .

    Seeing the boss and the head coach pushing the door open, the simple young man straightened his body up, as if he was about to sit up. Pei Wei hurriedly took a step forward and held him down.

    "Lie down, what you need now is to rest." Pei Wei sat down next to him, and then asked Mourinho to sit down as well.

    Chen Wei smiled sheepishly: "Boss and coach, I have made you worry. I heard from Lao Huang that my operation was successful. I can resume training in four months at most. Don't worry about me By the way,  Boss, how was the game today? Did you lose?"

    Pei Wei laughed, and Mourinho also had a smile on his face. Seeing Chen Wei's open-mindedness, they also let go of their worries. Pei Wei smiled and said: "Don't worry, we won the game, the three of us will win the game."  Compared to two. Go ahead.¡±

    "That's great, we are now five points ahead." Chen Wei said excitedly: "The advantage of five points is quite big, as long as we make good use of it. This year's championship seems to have a great chance Substitute  I¡¯m playing Chu Ran, right? How is his performance? Is he outstanding?¡±

    Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at each other, and Pei Wei finally replied: "The performance was indeed outstanding, and he saved a single goal from the opponent."

    "Really, that's good, I knew he could do it!" Chen Wei couldn't see a trace of unhappiness: "I knew during training that his reaction and agility were higher than mine.  With him here, I can rest assured to recover from my injury. I won¡¯t be able to play for a while, so I can only rely on him as the goalkeeper.¡±

    Pei Wei pursed his lips, and finally reached out and patted Chen Wei on the shoulder: "BiDon't worry about ? now. Chu Ran will be there before the top ten games start. You will be able to play after the top ten games are over don't worry.  "

    Pei Wei knew that he was panicking. For a club, goalkeeper is the most difficult position to change. If Chu Ran does not perform well during this period,

    When Wei comes back, he can legitimately continue to be the main force, but if Chu fails, even if Chen Wei recovers, he can only stay on the bench for now.

    But what else can he say? Do you want him to say: "You take your time and rest. Anyway, Chu Ran is doing well now, so you can still play as a substitute in the future" If he said this, Chen Wei would probably have a good temper no matter how good his temper was.  I also want to transfer.

    "Chen, I suddenly want to ask you two questions." Mourinho suddenly said next to him.

    "You tell me." Chen Wei looked at Mourinho, and Pei Wei also looked over, unable to guess what Mourinho wanted to say.

    "What I want to ask is, if it happened again, would you still choose to do what you did in the game just now?" Mourinho stared at Chen Wei, with light flashing in his eyes: "Even if you know you will hit the goalpost, even if you know you will hit the goalpost,  Would you still do this if you knew it would cost you nearly half a year of rest?"

    Chen Wei pursed his lips and fell into deep thought.

    The ward became quiet, and both Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at Chen Wei, wondering how he would answer.

    "II don't know what to say." After a long silence, Chen Wei smiled bitterly: "I can't answer this question nowI only know that when I stand in front of the goal, I can only think about the game  I will do whatever I can to minimize the possibility of losing the ball, and thinking too much on the court will affect my reaction. I think if it happens again, I will only act according to my body¡¯s instinct.  Do."

    "I understand what you mean." Mourinho nodded, with a look of relief in his eyes: "Thinking too much sometimes may not be a good thingespecially in a position like a goalkeeper that cannot be distracted.  I think you will be back on the court soon, and you will be the same Chen Wei, and the traces of this injury will be quickly erased from your memory.¡±

    Having said that, Mourinho paused and continued: "Now let me ask you the second question Do you regret that save?"

    "Regret? I don't regret it." Chen Wei smiled: "If I want to say regret, I only regret why I didn't save it faster If I had been faster, I might have saved the ball  ¡­That wouldn¡¯t worry me until now.¡±

    "Okay, I think we should go back." Pei Wei stood up: "You need to rest now We have to go back and tell those guys the good news You may stay in Shanghai for a few more days.  Doctor Huang will stay with you until you can move before returning to Yunjia. You don¡¯t need to worry about other things, the club will take care of everything for you.¡±

    "Thank you, boss." Chen Wei nodded.

    After walking out of the hospital door, Mourinho had a smile on his face: "He is a great young man I think when he recovers from his physical injury, it will not leave any psychological shadow This  Good for his future."

    Pei Wei nodded. Many players will have a fear after stepping on the court again after suffering a serious injury. For players in other positions, if there is a shadow in the goalkeeper's heart, it will definitely appear when making a save.  Not daring to attack with all his strength would be a huge disaster for him and the team. Fortunately, Chen Wei did not seem to be affected.

    For players, psychological illnesses are often more difficult to treat than physical illnesses. Many promising young players become silent after being injured. In fact, their bodies are fine, but they are just difficult to treat.  Just eliminate the psychological taboo.

    In the ward.

    After Pei Wei and Mourinho left, the smile on Chen Wei's face slowly faded, and then he closed his eyes.

    Do you regret it?  How can I not regret it Now is the most critical time of the league, and it is also the time when I have established myself as the main goalkeeper in one fell swoop. As a result, I have been delayed for such a long time due to this injury In addition, the goalkeeper position is special.  , maybe after recovering from the injury, he will return to that familiar bench

    "But if I didn't fight so hard to save the ball, would I still be worthy of being a goalkeeper?"  The goalkeeper is the last line of defense to guard the team. It is the spirit of saving at all costs. If you lose this spirit, you will not be able to become a qualified goalkeeper no matter how good your physical condition and skills are.

    ??Chen Wei closed his eyes and shook his head, his whole body shrank with fatigue, looking so tired.Thin.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 447 Draw of the Top Ten Tournament

    The fast players all knew about Chen Wei's situation. In fact, when they learned about the fracture, they already understood that Chen Wei would definitely not be able to return to the court for a long time - players all know a little bit about fractures.

    Chen Wei's injury cast a shadow over the team. This situation prevented the players from celebrating as they extended their lead in the standings to five points. However, something moved them while they were stranded in Shanghai. Al  After learning about Chen Wei's injury, Bates went to the hospital to apologize to Chen Wei, even though he had done nothing wrong.

    Taking this opportunity, Pei Wei gave the players a good talk about the ethics of professional players: "On the court, any means within the rules can be used, including delaying time, tactical fouls, etc.  But there must be a certain degree. As a player, when you respect your opponent, you also respect yourself. You can defeat your opponent, but you cannot insult your opponent You should learn from Mr. Alberts' approach. It is inevitable that something unexpected will happen on the court.  It appears, but the difference between intentional and unintentional is enough to prove a player¡¯s professionalism!¡±

    Alberts used his practical actions to teach the Yunjia players a lesson, and at the same time gained the respect of the Yunjia players.

    In the next half month, Yunjia Tianyu continued to play two league games and one FA Cup game. However, the results of these three games were not very good. Two games in the league were tied, and in the Football Association Cup  In the quarter-finals of the Cup, Yunjia Tianyu, who sent out most of his substitutes, lost 0-2 to Shandong Hualong in an away game. It seemed difficult to go further.

    In the league, they first lost a point at home to Chongqing Huanyu with their consistent defensive tactics. In this game, Yunjia Tianyu shot up to 17 times, but in most of the time the opponent's airtight defense only allowed them to score.  He can test the opponent's goalkeeper with long shots - and the opponent's No. 3 national goalkeeper Fu Bing performed well and repeatedly blocked Yunjia Tianyu's threatening shots. In addition, Yunjia Tianyu's luck was not very good in this game.  Deco's two very threatening long-range shots hit the goal post, and Chongqing Huanyu's quick counterattack also caused a lot of trouble for Yunjia Tianyu's defense. Chu Ran still showed excellent reactions and judgment, but  This could only keep the goal alive. After the referee's whistle sounded, Chongqing Huanyu left Yunjia with satisfaction.

    After playing in Chongqing, Yunjia Tianyu rushed to Shandong without stopping. After losing the Football Association Cup match, they faced Shandong Hualong for the second consecutive game - but this was a league game, and Yunjia Tianyu originally had a very good start.  .  Zheng Zhi scored his third goal in three games. This player who rarely got opportunities in Yunjia Tianyu used his performance to prove that he can also occupy a place in the national team, but in the following games  Yunjia Tianyu's offense failed to expand the score, but the opponent tied the score in the second half. The old captain Su Maozhen headed Stoichkov's free kick into the goal (there was an error in the previous article, Shandong's Su Maozhen was  He did not retire this year, he only retired at the end of 2002).  Chu Ran was also beyond reach for this goal.

    The result of two consecutive draws was that the two strong teams behind Shanghai and Dalian caught up again - in these two games, Shanghai defeated Tianjin and Shaanxi consecutively, while Dalian had one win and one loss. Shanghai narrowed the gap in points.  At one point, Dalian was only five points behind.

    However, Yunjia Tianyu was not affected by these two draws. After all, the opponents in these rounds were all strong teams. In addition, it was an away game - home - away game, and the players' physical fitness and condition could not be improved.  Guaranteed, being able to score five points in these three games is already a good result.  At least they still maintained a one-point advantage.

    After finishing the devilish schedule, Yunjia Tianyu can finally breathe a sigh of relief. They defeated Yunnan with two goals in the last game of the first cycle. Sun Bing and Aylin each scored one goal in another game.  Shanghai Shenhua was quite unlucky. They encountered an explosive Romario - in their away game against Liaoning, Romario, who was suspended for two games by the club, returned from the ban. He expressed his anger towards the club.  All vented on Shanghai Shenhua - he scored a hat trick and assisted Zhang Yulin to score a goal. Liaoning defeated Shanghai 4-2. Yunjia Tianyu, who benefited from the loss, once again expanded the points advantage to four points.

    After losing this game, Shanghai Shenhua's situation suddenly became unfavorable. Behind them, Dalian Dongfang also caught up, and is now only one point away from them.

    In fact, this half-season is probably the best season for Shanghai Shenhua in recent years.  It's just that two key defeats cost them the chance to win the half-season championship. To say that their luck was quite bad. Yunjia Tianyu originally had a chance to win, but Chu Ran suddenly appeared.  They turned the three points they almost had into a negative three points.  And against Liaoning, they met Roma again.?The best game of the season, it was a bit unlucky.

    Dalian Dongfang, on the other hand, quietly caught up from behind. In Pei Wei's view, Dalian is Yunjia Tianyu's strongest opponent this season. Although Shanghai Shenhua is strong, they always like to lose at critical moments.  chain, and Dalian's tenacity allows them to keep chasing tenaciously.

    In strength

    Under the circumstances, any advantage may determine the final success. I firmly believe that the final champion this season will be Yunjia Tianyu, because they have Mourinho, who can be said to be the best coach in the league.

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    After the half-season league is over, the World Youth Championship is about to begin. The Chinese youth team, which has arrived in Argentina, is about to play its first game in the group stage. However, before the game begins, all Chinese fans are watching.  Not in Argentina, but in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the headquarters of the AFC.

    There is no other reason, just because of one thing - June 16, the day before the start of the 13th World Youth Football Championship, the 2002 World Cup ceremony will be held on this day!

    Saudi Arabia, Iran, Bahrain, Iraq, Thailand, China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Oman, the top ten gathered together, waiting for the announcement of the final draw ceremony!

    Maybe this kind of competition is really not that good in the eyes of the world.  When these teams are brought to the world, they probably won¡¯t attract much attention from fans from other continents, but for Asian fans, this is the day they care about most every four years, and it¡¯s related to what will happen to the teams they support.  Entering the World Cup!

    The twelve fan bars around Yunjia Fengyun Stadium were packed with seats. For the first time, Yunjia fans packed these twelve bars on a night without a game!

    Naturally, the "Milan Bar" that has almost become the exclusive bar of Yunjia Tianyu Club today welcomes not fans, but the entire Yunjia Tianyu gathering from the boss to the players!

    In addition to Deco, even the two foreign players Weah and Grosso also followed other players to this bar. Maybe they are not interested in the draw of the top ten games, but they will not miss this opportunity to help other players.  Opportunities for rapport.

    Pei Wei and Su Mei also came.  Xiao Chuanchuan was left in the care of Su Meidi's mother, so they could arrive smoothly.

    Mourinho is also here. He was specially invited by Pei Wei.

    Before eight o'clock, everyone in Yunjia Tianyu was already here, waiting for the lottery ceremony to begin.

    Xu and Zhang Long of the Chinese Football Association have arrived in Kuala Lumpur five days in advance. Draws like this are often not that simple. Whether you can get a good lottery often indicates how well a country's football association can perform in the AFC.

    The draw for this top ten competition is also divided based on grade.  The basis for division is based on the FIFA ranking of each team. The Chinese national team has undoubtedly become the first-tier team due to its outstanding performance in the Asian Cup. As the only team to enter  Among the top four West Asian teams, Saudi Arabia has also been classified as a first-tier team.

    The second-tier teams include Iran and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar are the third-tier teams, the fourth-tier teams are Iraq and Uzbekistan, and Oman and Thailand are the fifth-tier teams.

    After two teams, Japan and South Korea, directly entered the World Cup finals, seven of the top ten teams were from West Asia, and only China was from East Asia.  There is only Thailand in Southeast Asia, plus Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country. From the list of the top ten, you can see why West Asian football has an advantage in the AFC - maybe their first-class teams are only Saudi Arabia and Iran that can compete with East Asia.  The top three compete, but they have a large number of second-rate teams as their backbone!

    The drawing of lots is about to begin.  The players all started to get nervous. Of course they hope that the Chinese team can get a better lottery - only with hope can there be pressure and nervousness!

    Pei Wei was not too worried. He and Su Mei were sitting a little further back. They talked softly and looked up at the TV screen from time to time.

    Pei Wei's relaxation makes sense, because he knows that this draw for the top ten venues is the best draw in the history of the Chinese team's World Cup - the four opponents in the group are far from the Chinese national team in terms of strength.  , let alone the current national team.

    The drawing of lots has begun.  The first two teams to be drawn were the Chinese team in Group A and Saudi Arabia in Group B.

    Pei Wei smiled.  This draw was the same as what he remembered, and he also remembered that this draw was a rare diplomatic success for the Chinese Football Association in the AFC - they were successfully placed with the weaker second-tier team UAE, which allowedLang and Saudi Arabia were fighting in another group.

    Soon, Pei Wei's smile solidified on his face. When AFC Chairman Veerappan drew the second team in Group A, which was the second-tier team, a clear word came out of his mouth.  The word - "iran!"

    Iran!  The Chinese team and Iran are in the same group!

    Pei Wei opened his mouth wide, and the cigarette in his mouth fell silently.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 448 Lobbying

    Since Pei Wei got involved in the football industry, he has made many changes. These changes are all in favor of Chinese football. There are factors that Pei Wei took the initiative to do, and there are also accidental factors. These changes include the original  Xu Yiran, who has been dead for four years, is still active in the position of chairman of the Chinese Football Association and is full of curses. Adriano and Deco, two world-renowned players, have become part of the Chinese national team. The Chinese team is four years ahead of schedule.  They made it to the World Cup and added many Chinese players to the European leagues

    However, this change is almost the only one of all the changes that is unfavorable to the Chinese team - Asia is known as the top ten. In fact, everyone knows that at this stage, there are only five teams that are truly capable of competing in the World Cup. The top three in East Asia, China and Japan  South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia in West Asia, and other teams basically play the role of accompanying the prince to study.

    Now Japan and South Korea have directly entered the World Cup as hosts. In other words, there are only three teams left that have the strength to compete for these two and a half tickets. The number of places allocated to Asia by FIFA for this World Cup is two.  On the surface, with the two hosts, the number of places allocated to Asia is four and a half, which is one more than the three and a half in the previous session. But in fact, the half of the places in Asia in the last session were and  In the competition for Oceania, Asian teams have many more opportunities, and half of this session is with the fourteenth place in Europe!  Everyone knows the difference!

    With half of the tickets basically missing, there are only three tickets left in Asia in addition to the one ticket that the host deserves, which is half less than the last time. For this reason, Asia  The Football Federation was very annoyed and even protested by leaving the FIFA meeting early in the first half of the year, but it was already a fait accompli.  Any protest is invalid.

    In this case, what the three top Asian teams of China, Iran, and Iran are competing for are only those two direct admission tickets. In other words, whichever group Iran, as the second tier, is in, that group is definitely the group of death!

    Now the Chinese team A has formed a group of death, which is exactly the opposite of history - how can Pei Wei not be surprised.

    But soon, Pei Wei figured out the key.

    There is no fairness in the so-called draw of matches. Those famous "groups of death" are often the product of behind-the-scenes operations - most of their purposes are to attract ratings and attract attention, such as the World Cup, European Championships, and Champions League.  In a competition like the league.  If the group groups are all divided into strong and weak groups, then there will be much less to watch. Therefore, it is common practice for major football federations to consciously draw together some teams that are relatively close in strength or have grievances in the past.  Tricks - For example, Chelsea met Barcelona ahead of schedule in the UEFA Champions League for several consecutive years. This is a typical example - the two most beautiful teams in European football and who have grievances have advanced in the Champions League knockout rounds or group matches for three consecutive years.  When we meet, it is really called seeing a ghost if there is no ghost.

    And this time the AFC¡¯s arrangement (even Pei Wei would not believe that Iran¡¯s placement in the Chinese group is a so-called coincidence).  I am afraid that more of the purpose is due to political factors.

    In the past few years, with the strong rise of China and Japan among the top three in East Asia (South Korea is a veteran football power, and they have always been the East Asian team with the best performance against West Asia) - the rise of these two countries is astonishing.  are similar. After having a league with strong financial resources, a large number of newcomers began to emerge. The level of the league also jumped to the top two in Asia, surpassing South Korea, which launched professional leagues very early. As for those in West Asia, they are all hot.  Not to mention the money-playing leagues. After the league clubs reached the top level in Asia, they sent a considerable number of players to Europe.  The overall strength has become well-deserved to be the first in Asia, and the teams in West Asia that originally had first-class strength, such as Kuwait, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and other teams, have declined very seriously in recent years and it is difficult to pose a threat to the top three teams in East Asia.  , in 1998, only one Iranian team succeeded in breaking through, which made the West Asian team lose face.  If only one team from West Asia enters the 2002 World Cup this time, then West Asia's say in the AFC will be lost - after all, football is a world that relies on strength. Veerappan has held the power of the AFC for so many years.  But his home country, Malaysia, is also an underdog in Asia.

    In this case, the AFC must of course find a way to crack down on the Chinese team. Iran can be regarded as the West Asian team with the best record against East Asian teams in recent years. Instead of letting them compete with Saudi Arabia, it is better to let them fight against them.  If China can be eliminated, West Asia's dominant position in the AFC will be maintained.

    And in history.  The reason why the Chinese team was able to get a good draw in this year's Asian qualifiers is because there is not much threat to Chinese football - it is not so much a diplomatic victory of the Chinese Football Association as it is the AFC's attempt to balance.  Use a trick.  At the same time, it is also for those who have just successfully bid for the Olympic Games.The country has a face.

    After thinking about this.  A sneer appeared on the corner of Pei Wei's mouth.

    The AFC¡¯s calculations are not bad, but can this really prevent the Chinese team from qualifying?

    The current Chinese team is not the Chinese team that has begun to decline in strength in history. This Chinese team participated in the last World Cup and has emerged with a large number of players who can gain a foothold in Europe. In addition, Adri  Two future world superstars like Jarno and Deco help out - let alone an Iranian team, even if Saudi Arabia is in this group, the Chinese team can rely on its strong strength to have an 80% chance of qualifying!

    The reason why I don¡¯t say 100% is because there is never a sure-win football game.

    Pei Wei saw on TV that the expression on Xu's face was very gloomy - the same was true for Zhang Long beside him. In any case, this time the Chinese Football Association was severely punished by the AFC, which made the recent AFC  The Chinese Football Association, which has become more and more eloquent in the league, has suffered a big loss. With Xu's character, he might have to go to Veerappan to have a good theory.

    Although the current Chinese team is not afraid of being placed in a group with any Asian team, no one will be happy to be tricked like this, and certainly not Xu.

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    ¡°***, I can¡¯t wait to beat up that guy Veerappan!¡±

    When Pei Wei called Xu the next day, he heard him complaining on the phone: "Damn it, these guys really don't follow any rules. They are obviously in trouble with our Chinese Football Association! If not  Zhang Long pulled me, and I wanted to go up and beat him up. Later, the guy pretended to come up and shake my hand, but I didn¡¯t even bother him.¡±

    "Old Xu, be normal, be normal." Pei Wei said with a smile: "What does it mean to be in a group with Iran? I dare to guarantee you that no matter how hard Iran tries, they can only fight for half of the tickets this time.  "

    "I absolutely believe this!" Xu Ping calmed down: "But if the AFC plays it like this, our Football Association will lose all face! Sooner or later we will have to settle this account!"

    "Don't worry, they are struggling this time." Pei Wei laughed: "This time we enter the World Cup again and achieve some good results, then East Asia will have an absolute advantage on the technical level, and Vera  Pan¡¯s term is coming soon, and it will not be easy for West Asia to control the AFC.¡±

    "It's not that simple." Xu said in a muffled voice: "Nearly three-quarters of the AFC executive committee members are from West Asia. They have an absolute advantage. Veerappan is not from West Asia. Why do you always go to West Asia? Not yet.  Because there are so many of them! There are only five countries in East Asia, of which Mongolia can basically be ignored. Although Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan can also participate as regions, they can't speak at critical moments. Southeast Asia is just a wall, even if you change a secretary  Long, West Asia still has an advantage.¡±

    "How about you become the Secretary-General of the AFC? You are already the Vice-President now. It will not be difficult to take the next step, right?" Pei Wei came up with a crooked idea.

    "Are you kidding?" Xu laughed: "The secretaries-general of the AFC are all from Malaysia, because the AFC is based there! It is impossible for East Asia and West Asia to occupy this position. You don't have this common sense?  You know? Although the chairman has no rules, the chairman of the AFC has no actual power!¡±

    "Then you can run for FIFA Vice President or Executive Committee. Isn't South Korea's Zheng Mong the Vice President of FIFA? Thailand and Japan each have a FIFA Executive Committee member. Why can't you be? Monk  You can touch it, but I can¡¯t touch it?" Pei Wei said with a strange smile.

    Xu was stunned, and Pei Wei continued: "Why have South Korea and Japan basically not suffered these losses? Not only because they have good results, but also because they have people who can talk to FIFA! Our current results are absolutely nothing.  Problem, but there needs to be less important people on top!¡±

    "Yes, I can be the one." Xu laughed: "But if I do, who will be the chairman of the Chinese Football Association? Although these two positions can be held concurrently, I don't have that much energy.  If you are willing to take my hand, I can consider it."

    "You want to poach me again." Pei Wei said helplessly: "But I have no interest in an official career"

    At this point, the two of them laughed at the same time.

    Xu wanted to lure Pei Wei to the Football Association for a day or two, but Pei Wei refused every time - he didn't want to leave the Yunjia Tianyu Club, at least until he found a suitable person to take over.

    "Okay, that's it for today. Please think carefully about my proposal."

    After Xu finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Pei Wei held the phone in a daze.?Originally, I wanted to lobby Xu to run for FIFA vice-president, but Xu turned to poach him - after all, it was a confusing deal.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 449 Argentina again

    Apart from Iran, the other three opponents in the Chinese team's group were not successful. Qatar, Uzbekistan, plus Oman. The AFC really worked hard. Iran won one and lost one against China in the 1997 qualifiers.  , Qatar once gave China the pain of "three black minutes", and Uzbekistan even made China suffer in 1994 [.

    However, the Chinese team is quite favorable in terms of the schedule. It has a bye in the first round and will face its strongest opponent, Iran, in the second round. As long as Milu adjusts the players' condition well, they can win the first game in the best condition.  If you play against the strongest opponent, your advantage will be established immediately.

    Some fans are confident about this draw result and believe that this is the best opportunity to wash away the humiliation of 97 Jinzhou. There is no better way to relieve their anger than to directly eliminate an opponent who has defeated them.  I am worried about this. After all, there is only one place in this group that can directly qualify. If there is a slight mistake in the group stage, it will be very difficult. After all, the current level of Asian football is still quite different from that of European football.

    However, the performance of the Chinese Youth Team in the World Youth Championship gave all Chinese fans a shot in the arm - they were invincible in the group stage and completed the group stage with three wins from three games!  This is the best record achieved by the Chinese youth team in the World Youth Championship!

    The performance of the junior team at this World Youth Championship impressed everyone. They boldly used a three-four-three offensive tactic - the goalkeeper was An Ning from Dalian, and the three defenders were Zhang Yaokun from Dalian and Du from Yunjia.  Wei and Liaoning's Xu Liang, the midfielder is Hu Zhaojun from Dalian, the right midfielder is Li Fang from Yunjia, and the left midfielder is Yan Song from Dalian.  The front midfielder is Gao Mingwei from Qingdao, the three forwards on the right are Qu Tao from Qingdao, the one on the left is Wang Xinxin from Liaoning, and the center is Yunjiadi Adriano.

    Using such tactics in professional league games that are increasingly focused on defense is basically suicidal. However, in youth team games, such bold offensive tactics have achieved exceptionally good results. The opponents in the three groups, the United States and Ukraine  Chile was far inferior to the Chinese youth team in terms of score and performance. They first defeated the United States with a score of 2-0, and then defeated Ukraine 3-2 in an offensive battle, having already qualified early.  The Chinese team, which sent most of its substitutes, still defeated Chile 1-0 and successfully advanced to the top 16.

    The most eye-catching Chinese Youth Team player is Qu Tao who went to Qingdao - he scored three goals in three games, opening the scoring against the United States, sealing the victory against Ukraine, and scoring the only goal against Chile.  The ball was played, but Adriano's performance did not seem to be that good. He only scored twice when playing against Ukraine.

    Pei Wei watched all three games without stopping.  In his opinion, the reason why Adriano's performance did not include Qu Tao is simply because in Shen Fu's tactical system, the forward forward is a cover in offense, and its biggest role is to attract the opponent's center.  The defender was out of position, and then the forwards on both wings seized the gap and shot successfully - the first game against the United States was a perfect embodiment of this tactic. Both goals were caused by Adriano pulling out of the penalty area and using the opponent's defensive force in the penalty area.  Weak, Qu Tao and Wang Xinxin got two single swords by inserting one on the left and one on the right, and then solved the battle - but after this game.  Next, Ukraine quickly made targeted arrangements. In the first half, the Chinese team fell behind by one goal. During the halftime break, at the suggestion of Li Huajun, the Chinese Youth Team changed their tactics and began to use Adriano as the captain.  Core offense.  This move immediately brought out Adriano's power. His two heavy shots in the penalty area perfectly interpreted the meaning of the word "center". In the last game, Adriano did not play at all.  In Pei Wei's view, Adriano's two goals are more valuable.

    From these games, Pei Wei also saw the shortcomings of Shen Fudi - this former national football player with excellent skills seems a bit naive in coaching. He is too superstitious about "one trick, and he will eat all over the world". He naively thought that he designed  This set of tactics can beat all the invincible opponents in the world. Who would have known that someone would see through it after one game. If Li Huajun hadn't reminded him from the side, the second game of the Chinese Youth Team would have been quite dangerous.

    This is also a common problem among Chinese coaches.  Not keeping up with the development trend of world football, they only know how to work behind closed doors and come up with tactics that they think are novel and good, thinking that they can create good results.  Little do they know that after so many years of development in world football, basically every tactic and formation has been used. The advantages and disadvantages of various types of tactical formations have been thoroughly studied, hoping to create a game that can conquer the world.  The tactics were completely impossible.

    The outcome of a football match is ultimately

    Whether a player's personal ability, tacit understanding and formation tactics can meet the needs of the ball is determined. There has never been a tactic that can conquer the world, such as Shen Fu's carefulThis 3-4-3 tactic can actually be transformed into 3-6-1. When defending, the two forwards return to the midfield, and the two full-backs drop back to help defend. In fact, this tactic is more suitable for counterattacks.  To deal with such tactics, you only need to use the same counterattack to target the weakness of the wing defense - Ukraine's two goals were also scored in this way.

    The reason why the "Super Platinum Generation" in history became the "Melatonin Generation" is not only because some players began to surrender after achieving some results, but also because Shen Fu achieved some results by relying on the 3-6 formation.  Then the reason for clinging to it - this tactic can indeed play an unexpected role when it is first introduced, but after this tactic is thoroughly studied, it is basically useless. Lost in the away game in the 2004 Olympic qualifiers  On top of a counterattack against South Korea, their special skills have been thoroughly studied. It would be strange not to lose.

    Before the professionalization of Chinese football, it was lagging behind in all aspects - now after several years of hard work, the standards of the league and the growth of player abilities have become very obvious, so the low level of coaching has become the biggest hindrance - deciding a  The capacity of a barrel is not the longest piece of wood, but the shortest piece - this is the famous "plank theory". Nowadays, most of the domestic league teams are headed by foreign teachers, which shows that domestic clubs have fully realized this.  , and the cruel reality has also led Chinese coaches to study abroad to recharge their batteries - now they have no advantage over foreign teachers. The only advantage is probably the so-called "familiarity with national conditions", but after the league gradually became formalized, this advantage  There is no use for them. Improving their own level has become the only way for local coaches to ensure their jobs. I believe that in the near future, there will be more and more outstanding local coaches.

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    The Chinese youth team, which won the group and qualified, won the cheers of more Chinese fans, and also attracted the attention of countless people - the world of football is real, and when you perform well, there will immediately be countless eyes like flies.  Staring at you the same way.

    The Chinese Youth Team didn't care about these views - they met Paraguay, the third-placed team in Group F, in the quarter-finals. In this game, at Li Huajun's suggestion, Shen Fu decisively changed the formation.  It became 442. Adriano advanced up front and Qu Tao stayed behind. The four midfielders remained the same. Sun Yi from Shanghai served as the left back and Xu Liang returned to the right back position. This lineup is very good.  Adriano's ability was brought out. In this game, Adriano's performance attracted everyone's attention. His strong body, excellent ability to grab points in front of the goal, personal breakthrough ability and that powerful  The long shot amazed the fans present and the scouts hidden among the fans.

    Adriano defeated Paraguay's defense almost by himself. He used two iconic long-range shots after a breakthrough to complete all the goals of the Chinese Youth Team. Although Paraguay forward Santa Cruz recovered a point,  But it still can't stop the Chinese Youth Team from advancing to the quarterfinals!

    The Chinese Youth Team, which tied the best result in history, did not stop their progress and continued their magical performance-in the quarter-finals, they relied on Adriano's thunder in the 56th minute.  The Chinese Youth Team defeated the European Czech team 1-0 and entered the semi-finals!

    Adriano's ability was fully demonstrated in these two knockout rounds - after entering the knockout rounds, Shen Fu wisely placed his treasure on Adriano, and Adriano did not disappoint him.  With the ball more concentrated at his feet, Adriano has torn apart the opponent's defense again and again. So far, he has scored five goals, second only to the host Argentina's number one star Saviola.  ¨DThe star nicknamed "Rabbit" scored an astonishing nine goals in five games, averaging close to two per game. With his performance, as long as Argentina can win the final championship, he will be the top scorer.  And the best player is almost in his bag.

    ??Unfortunately, the opponent of the Chinese Youth Team in the semi-finals is Argentina.

    Just like four years ago, the Chinese Youth Team met the Argentina team that later won the championship in the knockout round, and the results were surprisingly similar. The Chinese Youth Team lost the semi-final 1:2, although Jarno scored a goal.  , but the opponent's two superstars Saviola and Coloccini's two goals in tandem still solved the Chinese team - they fell on Argentina for two consecutive years, and Argentina also won these two goals.  The current championship, from this point of view, the China Youth Team is not unjust.

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    Unfortunately, they were eliminated from the final by Argentina and lost the opportunity to equal the runner-up result created at the 1999 World Youth Championship in Japan. However, the performance of the Chinese Youth Team still created history - regardless of whether it was played on July 8.  Regardless of the outcome of the third or fourth place finals, the Chinese youth football team has surpassed the best results in history in 1985 and the previous year - the quarterfinals. A new record has been created - so far, the Chinese youth football team has won the highest score in FIFA.  The best result in the U-21 World Youth Championship was the semi-finals in 2001.  (Read-< ~138~~Kanshu~~Net~ >.) (Read-< ~138~~Kanshu~~Net~ >-?.)

    If the Chinese youth team can defeat Egypt in the third or fourth place finals, then the difficulty of breaking this record will be a little higher - from fourth to third place.

    In fact, they did this. In the third and fourth place finals, also relying on Adriano's shot just six minutes into the game, the Chinese Youth Team quickly took the lead. Then they relied on tenacious defense and sharp  The counterattack maintained the score until the end, and the Chinese Youth Team won third place - if future generations want to surpass their results, they must at least enter the finals.  The final champion was the Argentine team that defeated them in the semi-finals. They defeated the African team Ghana 3-0 in the final and won the World Youth Cup on their home soil.

    After the third or fourth place match, the Chinese Youth Team watched the final between Argentina and Ghana live. Argentina's one-sided victory made everyone in the Chinese Youth Team a little dissatisfied. In their view, if they entered the final, then  Even if Argentina wants to win the championship, it will not be so easy.

    Saviola won the title of top scorer and best player with 11 consecutive goals and won two awards. He is the brightest star in this World Youth Championship.  But he is not the only star to emerge at this World Youth Championship.

    Heitinga, Robben and Van Persie of the Netherlands, Kak¨¢ and Baptista of Brazil, Cisse of France, Santa Cruz of Paraguaythese are the stars that Pei Wei will remember deeply in later generations, especially Brazil.  Kaka, although the Brazilian team did not even enter the semi-finals of this World Youth Championship, Kaka is the best-developed player among the players participating in this World Youth Championship. This can also be seen from this The true meaning of the World Youth Championship  The meaning is to discover new talents and cultivate future world superstars.

    "These people have attracted the attention of countless wealthy clubs in Europe after the World Youth Championship. It is foreseeable that they will get it.  In the near future, these people's names will surely appear at the highest level in Europe.

    ¡°And these people naturally include Adriano, who was originally a Brazilian but now represents China.

    In this World Youth Championship, Argentina is expected to win the championship, but the performance of other strong teams such as Brazil, Netherlands, France and others is unsatisfactory.  However, the performance of the Chinese team is eye-catching. This team, which was not optimistic at the beginning, has won consecutive victories and reached the semi-finals. Judging from the performance of runner-up Ghana, which was defeated by Argentina in the final,  , resisted tenaciously for ninety minutes in the semi-finals, and even the Chinese youth team, which was once leading, deserved to enter the finals.

    ??The outstanding performance of the Chinese youth team is inseparable from Adriano's magical performance.

    Adriano, who was unremarkable in the group stage, immediately attracted everyone's attention after entering the knockout rounds. The Chinese Youth Team played a total of four knockout games and scored five goals. All five goals were attributed to Adriano.  In addition to the two goals in the group stage, Adriano scored seven goals in seven games.  Won the Silver Boot Award - if this achievement still does not attract the attention of those experienced scouts, unless these scouts are collectively blind.

    ?? 2000 Olympic Games runner-up, 2001 World Youth Championship third place, if this result occurs in Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany, France and other established teams.  That's nothing surprising - because they have this strength; it's not unusual for an African team to appear - African teams can often create good results in age-restricted competitions, but this result appeared in  That would be quite surprising for an Asian team.  (Qingfeng Literature Network.) (Reading-< ~138~~Reading~~Net~ >-?.)

    It is not that Asian teams have not created good results in these two competitions. The Japanese team once won the third place in the Olympic Games and the runner-up in the World Youth Championship, but there was a full thirty-one years between these two results, and China  These two achievements of the team were created by two different groups of players within two years. This further illustrates the profound foundation of young players in Chinese football - a country with poor football can be lucky enough to produce a group of young players.  Players from the "golden generation" came to create an astonishing result, but the last two groups in a row are definitely not accidental.?.

    Coupled with the quarter-finals of the 1997 World Youth Championship, the 1998 World Cup - the Danish team, which tied with the Chinese team in the group stage, defeated Nigeria in the quarter-finals and sent Nigeria back to its hometown.  Almost pushed Brazil to the edge in the quarter-finals, and they equalized twice

    Strong, and the opponent in the semi-finals is the Netherlands.  Who said that the Danish team with its psychological advantage would not create another miracle (the Danish team defeated the Netherlands in the European Championship final in 1992 and won the championship). The game cannot be compared like this, but it also proved the strength of the Chinese team from the side.

    After achieving such a series of excellent results, even the most picky football critics have to start to take a positive look at the strength of Chinese football - they are now the Asian country with the most players playing in Europe, and their results are quite good.  Yes, especially Nie Fei who shone in the 1997 World Cup. In the Serie A that just ended, Nie Fei won the league championship trophy with Roma. Although it is recognized that the hero of Roma's championship was transferred this year.  The Argentine god of war Batistuta came over, but Nie Fei's performance was equally important - he scored five goals and seven assists in less than fifteen league appearances, especially in the penultimate sixth round.  In the game against Juventus, Nie Fei replaced the injured Totti. It was his goal and assist that tied Juventus, making Roma finally lead Juventus by one point to win the championship.

    Speaking of which, Nie Fei's biggest pain in landing in Apennines was probably Juventus. His first Serie A game was against Juventus at home for Perugia. As a result, he scored a hat trick. Perugia tied with Juventus, and then in the second  In the last league game of the season, he assisted Miccoli to score. Perugia defeated Juventus in heavy rain, causing Juventus to give up the championship that they had almost won. Plus this time - Juventus fans will hate this China to death.  People.

    The last time the Chinese team participated in the World Youth Championship, it produced Nie Fei, and this time it participated in the World Youth Championship, it produced Adriano. Both of them are the absolute core figures of the two Chinese youth teams. Nie Fei is now in the World Youth Championship.  European football has shown its abilities and achieved outstanding results. Will Adriano be the next one?

    Almost all scouts believe that the level of the World Youth Championship is not low. The players who can participate in this competition can be said to be the best in this age group. A considerable number of players have already competed before the World Youth Championship.  Figures that have attracted the attention of European giants, such as the captain of the Argentine youth team, Coloccini, nicknamed the "Little Lion King", has been signed by AC Milan, and Robben of the Netherlands has become a main force at PSV Eindhoven.  A character who can stand out among these almost professional players will definitely not be a bad player.

    And a forward like Adriano, who has the body of a standard European player, extremely strong scoring ability and no obvious technical flaws, is the target of various teams. I believe that from the end of the World Youth Championship to the new season in Europe  During the start of the league, there will definitely be no shortage of teams chasing him.

    And other Chinese youth team players also performed very well, although in the knockout stage, they basically did the work of assisting Adriano.

    Qu Tao, the second-leading scorer of the China Youth Team, is astonishingly fast and has a good feel in front of the goal. He can play multiple positions including forward, winger, and winger. He is also favored by some teams.  However, his relatively thin body and relatively simple offensive methods may restrict his development.  (Read-< ~138~~Read books~~Net~ >.)

    Du Wei, who plays all the games as the main central defender, has also attracted considerable attention. This young defender is tall but flexible. He has excellent aerial control in the penalty area and is also very good at assisting forwards after receiving set kicks.  Threat, there is no shortage of market for such a central defender.  (Read-< ~138~~Read books~~Net~ >-?.)

    Others like Liaoning¡¯s Wang Xinxin, Yunjia¡¯s Li Fang, Dalian¡¯s Yan Song and Shanghai¡¯s Sun Yi also performed very well. It is estimated that their clubs will not be too idle during this period.

    For European giants and clubs with a little financial resources, every World Youth Championship is an opportunity, an opportunity to dig out treasures - these young players who have just become famous but have not yet achieved any outstanding results in the professional arena.  They all have a heart that cannot be quiet. They are eager to make a name for themselves in the European arena and gain honors and huge income at the same time - among them, players from South America and Africa are the most popular.

    As long as the players have this mentality, it will not be difficult to solve their clubs - when the players want to leave, these European clubs can obtain these talented players at a relatively low price.  A club will have too many good players, so they will naturally not let go of such an opportunity.

    The 22-day World Youth Championship is over, but the surrounding world youth championshipThe story that happened is far from over yet.

    Recently, Pei Wei, the boss of Yunjia Tianyu, was not in a good mood. This was a matter of love.

    During this period, Pei Wei should be considered proud. In the first three games of the second cycle of the league, Yunjia Tianyu continued to remain undefeated, defeating Sichuan and Wuhan, drawing with Dalian away from home, and continuing to maintain its five-point lead over Dalian in the standings.  However, Shanghai, which had previously been the biggest threat to Yunjia, only won one of three games and lost to Shenzhen and Qingdao, two teams fighting for relegation. Yunjia Tianyu had already been dragged away by eight points.  .

    Adriano's absence did not have much impact on Yunjia Tianyu's offense. In these games, Zheng Zhihe and young player Sun Bing carried the banner of Yunjia Tianyu's offense. It can be foreseen that when Adriano  After the return of Yunjia Tianyu, Li Fang and Du Wei, Yunjia Tianyu's strength will reach another level. By then, there will be fewer teams in the league that can threaten Yunjia Tianyu.

    Pei Wei has not encountered any setbacks in life. His son Xiao Chuan Chuan is very healthy. The three-month-old child is growing so fast that Pei Wei can hardly hold the little guy.

    With a smooth career and a happy family life, the three Chinese youth team players contributed by Yunjia Tianyu also performed well and became new idols in the hearts of Chinese fans - is he still in a bad mood?

    What troubles Pei Wei is precisely Adriano, who performed best in this Youth Championship.

    After such an outstanding performance in the World Youth Championship, Adriano immediately attracted countless attention like a piece of sweet cake.

    As the full-time agent of Yunjia Tianyu players and a well-known agent in Europe, Jiang Hao was almost inundated with calls during this period.

    According to Jiang Hao¡¯s speculation, during this period of time, there were even more European clubs or agents chasing Adriano than Saviola, the double Mr. winner of the World Youth Championship!

    It¡¯s not that those scouts and the club agree that Adriano¡¯s future development potential is better than Saviola¡¯s ¨C potential is the hardest thing to say.  It is a good thing to have potential, but it depends on when it can be realized. If potential can be demonstrated by data, then there will not be so many players in the world who have been famous for many years but fell quickly, or who are late bloomers.

    There are several reasons why there are not as many clubs chasing Saviola as there are clubs chasing Adriano.

    The first is that Saviola's club is River Plate, one of the biggest clubs in Argentina. With River Plate's strength, they can completely sell it for a price - before the start of the World Youth Championship, River Plate signed a contract with Saviola and another team.  The bundled price of Aimar, a young star, is 50 million euros. It can be predicted that after the World Youth Championship, the price of River Plate, which is more confident, will probably rise.  With a worth of tens of millions of euros, few clubs would dare to spend it.

    Second, La Liga giant Barcelona has been chasing Saviola. After the World Youth Championship, this idea has been strengthened. There are not many clubs that can compete with Barcelona in the transfer market. Many small and medium-sized clubs have given up on this point.  .

    Third, Saviola is only 1.68 meters tall and thin - although football is not a sport that relies on height.  But in the European football world, where competition is becoming more and more fierce and confrontation is getting stronger, there are really not many clubs who dare to spend tens of millions to buy a young forward who is less than 1.7 meters tall and less than 20 years old.  , except for Barcelona, ??which once owned Maradona and easily lost him, other giants may not be willing to snatch it.

    And these points are not a problem for Adriano.

    First, Adriano¡¯s club is China¡¯s Yunjia Tianyu Club. Although Yunjia Tianyu is already well-known in Europe, it is far from being compared with world-famous giants like River Plate.  And it is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to offer a huge transfer fee, which is very attractive to small and medium-sized clubs - most of the players who left Yunjia Tianyu went to places like Perugia, Frankfurt, and Cali  After playing for small and medium-sized clubs like Ari and Udinese, he then transferred to a wealthy club. Except for Sun Chenghai, who went directly to Arsenal - but Sun Chenghai is a defensive player.  He is also a versatile player. Players like this are more popular, not to mention Wenger's relationship.

    Second, although Adriano is Brazilian, his physique is even higher than that of most Europeans, and he is not a traditional technical player in Brazil. After coming to China, he accepted all the  It is European training, and his technical characteristics are more European. Coupled with his strong body, such a player is more practical.  It will also be able to gain a firm foothold in Europe.

    With these two points, small and medium-sized European clubs will at least not lose money by introducing such a player, so this is why so many clubs are chasing him.Cause.

    Pei Wei was upset.  Exactly this.

    Although most of the invitations were turned down by Jiang Hao under Pei Wei's instruction, Pei Wei ignored those clubs that thought they were right and even asked Adriano to come for a trial training - after Jiang Hao said that Adriano  Jarno will participate in the World Cup qualifiers from the end of August to the end of October. It is estimated that after two months of absence, most clubs have withdrawn - everyone knows what this period of time means - these two months are usually  Europe

    The season has only started two months, and it is also very important. The beginning can basically determine the club's goal for this season. If you spend a lot of money to buy such a forward but cannot use it, and you still have to bear the risk of injury, who will pay for it?  It's all worth it.

    Among them is the chairman of Perugia Gauci - this old fox has reaped enough benefits from Materazzi and Nie Fei. Although Nie Fei moved to Roma, although Pei Wei took millions from them, he also  Still made a profit of more than 10 million US dollars, and now Inter Milan is chasing Materazzi. If everything goes well, the transfer fee will not be small as Inter Milan boss Moratti is generous, so he signed up Adri.  Arnold's idea.

    When he learned the news and Jiang Hao told him that Pei Wei could not transfer Adriano for less than 10 million euros, Gao Qi gave up and quit - no matter how outstanding the young man was.  , investing so much money on him is very risky. Rich clubs can take such risks, but Perugia, or Gauci, cannot afford to take it.

    These people can be pushed away, but there are some people that Pei Wei cannot push away.

    For example, this personthe boss of Inter Milan, the second son of the Moratti family, Italy's leading oil tycoon, Massimo Moratti.

    This famous scapegoat in the European football circle, the club owner who is most like a fan, was immediately attracted by Adriano after watching the World Youth Championship. In order to show his sincerity, plus the fact that Inter Milan and Yunjia Tianyu are  Cooperating with the club, Moratti even flew to China a week after the World Youth Championship and came to Yunjia to meet with Pei Wei.

    Looking at the old man in front of him who didn't look very good, but whose eyes revealed a sincere light, Pei Wei sighed in his heart.

    "Mr. Moratti."

    Pei Wei was interrupted by Moratti as soon as he spoke: "Call me Massimo All my friends call me that, and of course you are my friend Personally, I admire you for starting from scratch.  I admire your ability and courage, your blocking of Hong Kong and your acquisition of Google. You are a person who is born to make money and have a keen vision and what I admire even more is that you gave up your career in business.  I admire you for taking further opportunities and dedicating yourself to football.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. He could tell that Moratti was telling the truth. Moratti himself was such an example - as the second son of the Moratti family, he could live a very happy life.  Life - He decided to join Inter Milan because of his love for Inter Milan and to inherit his father's career. After spending countless money, he silently endured the ridicule of others - Moratti is also a man who pursues his own ideals.  And a person who works tirelessly, although he has not been able to achieve anything.

    There is no doubt that Pei Wei is definitely qualified to be on an equal footing with Moratti. Although his wealth cannot be compared to that of the oil oligarch Moratti family, Massimo Moratti is only the second son of the Moratti family.  , he personally does not have much money, and the huge amount of money invested in Inter Milan was supported by his family - even one year his brother, the current head of the Moratti family, prohibited his younger brother from investing the family's money in the club.  , if it were not for the strong support of his close comrade-in-arms Tronchetti, Moratti might have been unsustainable that year.

    "In additionI brought Alvaro's blessings today. He is currently participating in the training camp of the Uruguay national team and cannot return to Yunjia to visit you. He asked me to give you a message. He misses Yunjia very much."

    First, it was to distance oneself, then to compliment, and then to play the emotional card of Recoba - who said Moratti had nothing but money?  A kid from an aristocratic family like him at least has a very good way of interacting with people.

    "I miss that guy too." Pei Wei laughed: "To this day, many of our fans miss his magical left foot When he first played in Serie A in 1997, our fans  Just as happy as our team won.¡±

    "He is indeed a great young man. I have always admired him." Moratti nodded: "He scored nine goals in half a year when he was loaned to Venice. In the past few seasons, the number of goals every year has been  More than ten Having said that, I have to thank you, Yunjia Tianyu, for training him."

    "Then?Because he's great in his own right.  "Pei Wei smiled and shook his head.

    "To be honest, Yunjia Tianyu really surprised me. Many European teams do not have a complete echelon training like yours." Moratti stood up: "Pei, Yunjia Tianyu has many great young men, and today  I¡¯m here for one of them.¡±

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    Chapter 451 Moratti

    Recently, Pei Wei, the boss of Yunjia Tianyu, has not been in a good mood. This is a relatively abnormal thing.  Read the latest chapter of vip\\

    During this period, Pei Wei should be considered proud. In the first three games of the second cycle of the league, Yunjia Tianyu continued to remain undefeated, defeating Sichuan and Wuhan, drawing with Dalian away from home, and continuing to maintain its five-point lead over Dalian in the standings.  However, Shanghai, which had previously been the biggest threat to Yunjia, only won one of three games and lost to Shenzhen and Qingdao, two teams fighting for relegation. Yunjia Tianyu had already been dragged away by eight points.  .

    Adriano's absence did not have much impact on Yunjia Tianyu's offense. In these games, Zheng Zhihe and young player Sun Bing carried the banner of Yunjia Tianyu's offense. It can be foreseen that when Adriano  After the return of Yunjia Tianyu, Li Fang and Du Wei, Yunjia Tianyu's strength will reach another level. By then, there will be fewer teams in the league that can threaten Yunjia Tianyu.

    Pei Wei has not encountered any setbacks in life. His son Xiao Chuan Chuan is very healthy. The three-month-old child is growing so fast that Pei Wei can hardly hold the little guy.

    With a smooth career and a happy family life, the three Chinese youth team players contributed by Yunjia Tianyu also performed well and became new idols in the hearts of Chinese fans - is he still in a bad mood?

    What troubles Pei Wei is precisely Adriano, who performed best in this Youth Championship.

    After such an outstanding performance in the World Youth Championship, Adriano immediately attracted countless attention like a piece of sweet cake.

    As the full-time agent of Yunjia Tianyu players and a well-known agent in Europe, Jiang Hao was almost inundated with calls during this period.

    According to Jiang Hao¡¯s speculation, during this period of time, there were even more European clubs or agents pursuing Adriano than Saviola, the double Mr. winner of the World Youth Championship!

    It's not that those scouts and the club agree that Adriano's future development potential is better than Saviola - potential is the hardest thing to say. Having potential is a good thing, but it still depends on when it can be realized.  come out.  If potential could be demonstrated by data, then there would not be so many players in the world who became famous for many years but fell quickly, or who were late bloomers.

    There are several reasons why there are not as many clubs chasing Saviola as there are clubs chasing Adriano.

    The first is that Saviola¡¯s club is River Plate, one of the largest clubs in Argentina. With River Plate¡¯s strength, they can completely sell it for a price ¨C before the start of the World Youth Championship, River Plate signed a contract with Saviola and another team.  The bundled price of Aimar, a young star, is 50 million euros. It can be predicted that after the World Youth Championship, the price of River Plate, which is more confident, will probably rise.  With a worth of tens of millions of euros, few clubs would dare to spend it.

    Second, La Liga giant Barcelona has been chasing Saviola. After the World Youth Championship, this idea has been strengthened. There are not many clubs that can compete with Barcelona in the transfer market. Many small and medium-sized clubs have given up on this point.  .

    Third, Saviola is only 1.68 meters tall and has a thin body. Although football is not a sport that relies on height, the competition is becoming more and more fierce.  In the increasingly competitive European football world, there are really not many clubs who dare to spend tens of millions to buy a young forward who is less than 1.7 meters tall and less than 20 years old. Except for Marado who once owned  Apart from Barcelona, ??which easily lost him, other giants may not be willing to snatch him.

    And these points are not a problem for Adriano.

    First.  Adriano's club is China's Yunjia Tianyu Club. Although Yunjia Tianyu is already well-known in Europe, it is far from being compared with world-famous giants like River Plate, and Yunjia Tianyu cannot open a huge number of clubs.  The transfer fee comes out.  This is very tempting for small and medium-sized clubs - most of the players who left Yunjia Tianyu played for small and medium-sized clubs like Perugia, Frankfurt, Cagliari, and Udinese before transferring.  To a wealthy club, except for Sun Chenghai who went directly to Arsenal - but Sun Chenghai is a defensive player and a versatile player. Such players are more popular, not to mention Wenger's relationship.

    Second, although Adriano is Brazilian, his physique is even higher than that of most Europeans.  And he is not the traditional technical player in Brazil. After coming to China, he received European training. His technical characteristics are more European. Coupled with his strong body, such a player is more  It is practical and can gain a firm foothold in Europe.

    With these two points, small and medium-sized European clubs will at least not lose money by introducing such a player, so this is why there are so many clubsReasons for chasing him.

    Pei Wei was upset.  Exactly this.

    Although most of the invitations were rejected by Jiang Hao under Pei Wei's instructions.  Pei Wei ignored those clubs that thought they were right and asked Adriano to go for a trial training. After Jiang Hao said that Adriano would participate in the World Cup qualifiers from the end of August to the end of October, he was expected to miss it.  Two months later.  Most clubs have withdrawn - everyone knows what this period of time means - these two months are usually the first two months of the new European League season, and they are also very important. The start can basically determine a game.  What is the club's goal for this season? If you spend a lot of money to buy such a forward but can't use it, and you have to bear the risk of injury, everyone can bear the cost.

    Among them is Perugia's chairman Gauci - this old fox has benefited enough from Materazzi and Nie Fei. Although Nie Fei moved to Roma, although Pei Wei took millions from it, he also  Still made a profit of more than 10 million US dollars, and now Inter Milan is chasing Materazzi. If everything goes well, the transfer fee will not be small as Inter Milan boss Moratti is generous, so he signed up Adri.  Arnold's idea.

    When he learned the news and Jiang Hao told him that Pei Wei could not transfer Adriano away for less than 10 million euros, Gao Qi quit - no matter how outstanding a young man he was.  , investing so much money on him is very risky. Rich clubs can take such risks, but Perugia, or Gauci, cannot afford to take it.

    These people can be pushed away.  But there are some people that Pei Wei can't push away.

    For example, this personthe boss of Inter Milan, the second son of the Moratti family, Italy's leading oil tycoon, Massimo Moratti.

    This famous scapegoat in European football circles and the most fan-like club owner was immediately attracted by Adriano after watching the World Youth Championship. In order to show his sincerity, coupled with the fact that Inter Milan and Yunjia Tianyu are  Cooperating with the club, Moratti even flew to China a week after the World Youth Championship and came to Yunjia to meet with Pei Wei.

    Looking at the person in front of me, he really doesn¡¯t look very good.  But the old man's eyes revealed a sincere light, and Pei Wei sighed in his heart.

    "Mr. Moratti."

    Pei Wei was interrupted by Moratti as soon as he spoke: "Call me Massimo My friends all call me that, and of course you are also my friend Personally, I admire you for starting from scratch.  I admire your ability and courage, your blocking of Hong Kong and your acquisition of Google. You are a person who is born to make money and have a keen vision and what I admire even more is that you gave up your career in business.  I appreciate this opportunity to pursue a further career in football.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. He could hear that Moratti was telling the truth. Moratti himself was such an example - as the second son of the Moratti family, he could definitely live a very happy life.  Life - He decided to join Inter Milan because of his love for Inter Milan and to inherit his father's career. After spending countless money, he silently endured the ridicule of others - Moratti is also a man who pursues his own ideals.  And people who work tirelessly.  Although he failed to achieve anything.

    There is no doubt that Pei Wei is definitely qualified to be on an equal footing with Moratti. Although his wealth cannot be compared to that of the oil oligarch Moratti family, Massimo Moratti is only the second son of the Moratti family.  .  He personally didn't have much money, and the huge amount of money invested in Inter Milan was supported by his family - one year his brother, the current head of the Moratti family, even banned his brother from investing the family's money in the club.  If it hadn't been for the strong support of his close comrade-in-arms Tronchetti, Moratti might have been unsustainable that year.

    "In additionI brought Alvaro's blessings today. He is currently participating in the training camp of the Uruguay national team and cannot return to Yunjia to visit you. He asked me to give you a message. He misses Yunjia very much."

    The first thing is to close the distance.  Then came the compliment, followed by playing Recoba's emotional card - who said Moratti had nothing but money?  A kid from an aristocratic family like him at least has a very good way of interacting with people.

    "I miss that guy too." Pei Wei laughed: "To this day, many of our fans miss his magical left foot When he scored two goals for the first time in Serie A in 1997  , our fans are as happy as our local team winning.¡±

    "He is indeed a great young man. I have always admired him." Moratti nodded: "He scored nine goals in half a year when he was loaned to Venice. In the past few seasons, the number of goals every year has been  More than ten Having said that, I have to thank you, Yunjia Tianyu, for training him."

    &nbsp; "That's because he is great." Pei Wei smiled and shook his head.

    "To be honest, Yunjia Tianyu really surprised me. Many European teams do not have a complete echelon training like yours." Moratti stood up: "Pei. Yunjia Tianyu has many great young men. And today  I¡¯m here for one of them.¡±

    "Here he comes." Pei Wei thought in his heart.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 452 Rejection

    Wright Adriano.  "Pei Wei said lightly.

    "Yes, that's him." Moratti laughed. He was not surprised that Pei Wei knew his purpose - it would be strange if he didn't know, which means that Pei Wei is an idiot who doesn't understand anything.  .

    Obviously, Pei Wei is not an idiot. No idiot can create such a big family business: "I think you should also know that after such an outstanding performance in the World Youth Championship, it is impossible for Adriano to continue  Those who stay in China I don¡¯t have any contempt for Chinese football. There are many fans in China who like Inter Milan. I have always been proud of this. And now many Chinese players have established themselves in the European arena. They  They are very good, especially Nie Fei who plays in Rome I personally admire him, but our new head coach is not interested in players like him, either in Adriano or me.  Our new head coach is very optimistic about him.¡±

    "I absolutely believe in your perspective on players. All the players who came out of Yunjia Tianyu are outstanding players! For example, Alvaro, and Materazzi - we are preparing to introduce him this year. I know you don't  I¡¯m short of money, but I know you will send the players to Europe for their future! As long as you offer a suitable price, I won¡¯t care about money.¡±

    After saying such a series of words sincerely, Moratti stopped and looked at Pei Wei eagerly.

    He thought Pei Wei had no reason to reject him!

    Adriano will definitely leave Yunjia Tianyu. Although the Chinese league has made great progress, it is still not enough to retain such a star with superstar potential!  Even if he reluctantly stays, in the end it will only prevent Adriano from reaching the height he deserves. Judging from Pei Wei's previous actions.  There was no way he could do such a thing.

    Coupled with the sincerity he showed by coming to China in person, not caring about the transfer fee, and the cooperative relationship between Inter Milan and Yunjia Tianyu Moratti believes that Pei Wei will never be able to find a better buyer than Inter Milan.  .

    But Pei Wei did not answer him immediately, but frowned and began to think hard.

    Moratti became a little impatient after waiting, but he did not show any urgency. Instead, he picked up the tea cup and began to slowly taste the top-quality Dahongpao that Pei Wei poured for him.

    "Youare you talking about the new head coach being that Argentinian Cupa from Valencia?"

    Pei Wei asked a seemingly irrelevant question, but Moratti's expression changed when he heard it - he did lead Valencia to two consecutive Champions League finals but missed the Champions League title twice.  Cooper, and the negotiations are almost complete now.  All that was left was a signature, and the news had not been announced¡ªhow did Pei Wei, who was far away in Asia, know about it?

    Seeing Moratti's disbelieving expression, Pei Wei smiled: "I know a lot about things in Europe It is absolutely certain that Inter Milan will change coaches this season, and you flew to Valencia several times last year.  Rencia went to watch the game, and it can be inferred from this point that Cooper is a good coach. He can inject a tough temperament into Inter Milan and is very suitable for transforming your team.¡±

    "You are really well-informed." Moratti said with a wry smile.  He was beginning to see through Pei Wei now.

    "Well, I have a few questions to ask you First, from August to October, the Chinese national team will play in the top ten Asian World Cup qualifiers. Adriano will definitely be selected.  The Chinese national team means that it is difficult for him to play for Inter Milan during this period. Have you considered this? Secondly, will Adriano have enough playing time in Inter Milan? After all, your team already has it?  With the best forwards in the world like Vieri and Ronaldo, although they are often recovering from injuries, Recoba can also occupy a main substitute position, plus the Turkish Hakan Suker and Adriano.  Can he have enough playing time? He is only 18 years old now. He needs to play, not kill time on the bench Can you guarantee the number of appearances for Adriano? Third.  I am relatively familiar with it. To be honest, it is difficult for a striker like Adriano to be reused under him. He prefers to use wingers to strengthen the center's offensive tactics. I do not expect Adriano to grow the fastest.  When I suddenly didn't get a chance to play - you also said that I was thinking more about the future of the players rather than how much income I could get from them. "

    Moratti was stunned.

    Although Pei Wei did not say the word "reject" explicitly in his mouth, he could definitely tell that Pei Wei's words meant rejection!

    But these three questions he raised are notIt is unavoidable for Moratti that if Moratti says that it does not matter if he is absent from the league for three months, then it means that Adriano lost the competition within the team at the very beginning.  A newcomer who has no long-term cooperation and has been absent from the game for a long time.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Unless the team suffers extensive injuries,

    If Moratti can agree to the first question, then it will be impossible for him to solve the second two questions - these are two completely opposite paradoxes.

    Moratti thought for a long time and finally smiled bitterly: "I think I understand what you mean."

    Pei Wei smiled, it was easy to deal with smart people, he didn't need to say anything, he would naturally understand what he meant: "Of course, Massimo, I can't let you go in vain Just take this opportunity to let us  How about discussing it? Are you interested in playing a friendly match in early August? The appearance fee is $500,000. Yunjia Tianyu will play against Inter Milan. Our two clubs have not played a commercial match since they entered into a friendly cooperation."

    "Then I have to go back and discuss it with the managers and coaches. I am very interested in this proposal. After all, we have two players on the team who have played for Yunjia Tianyu. I think there is no big problem."

    Moratti readily agreed to the proposal. It¡¯s not a bad thing to come to China during the pre-season training camp. It can also expand the club¡¯s reputation in the Far East. This is a win-win situation.

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    After sending Moratti away, Pei Wei sighed. It was not that he was unwilling to send Adriano to Inter Milan, but that he was not prepared to send Adriano out this summer. The top ten competition was one aspect.  , and more importantly, Adriano cannot get a stable chance to play in Inter Milan now. Although Vieri has never played a full season, Ronaldo will not be able to return until early next year, but with Ku  Pa's habit is that he will not use less disciplined players like Adriano, and for Inter Milan, what they need now is just results, not training players.

    Even if Adriano goes to Inter Milan, he will not be able to get too many opportunities in the past few seasons. Rather than letting him be loaned elsewhere, it is better to directly find a club for him that can play the main role.  The development of Nuo will be more beneficial.

    Another point is that Moratti is a good chairman, but he dotes on the players too much. A wild and untamed player like Adriano needs long-term encouragement, and Inter Milan¡¯s chaotic situation in recent years cannot give Adriano  Arnold such constraints.

    As soon as Pei Wei thought of this, his phone rang. Pei Wei took a look at the caller ID and immediately smiled bitterly.

    The call came from London, and the caller was Arsene Wenger.

    "Pei! Long time no see!"

    "My professor, it's been a long time indeed We have an old saying in China, no matter what happens, go to the Three Treasures Palace. Are you interested in Adriano? Then just say so."

    There was a smile in Wenger's voice: "I can't hide it from you, Pei! I am very interested in that Brazilian guyoh, no, it should be said that he is a Chinese guy now. How about it? Are there any conditions?"

    Wenger did not come to China in person like Moratti. This is not to say that he does not pay enough attention to Adriano, but because the relationship between him and Pei Wei does not require such a move.

    "Professor, I only have one questioncan you apply for a labor certificate for him? He was only selected for the Chinese national team this year." Pei Wei asked a question.

    Wenger was stunned for a moment and immediately became angry: "That's why I have always said that the English Football Association is a bureaucracy full of corruption! This labor certificate is even more ridiculous! It cannot prevent some low-level foreign players from entering the Premier League.  It has blocked some truly talented players from the leaguebut it doesn't matter, I can use the 'special talent clause'!"

    "You can use it, and I absolutely believe in your ability to make Adriano go on the right path! I believe that except for the freak Anelka, there is no player that you can't train  But can you think about it for me? Yunjia Tianyu has not won the championship for two years. This year is the best opportunity. I don¡¯t want to be overwhelmed by Mourinho¡¯s anger, and the top ten will be over in more than a month!  It¡¯s about to start, and he will definitely return to China to participate in the competition. I think you don¡¯t want to see this, right?¡±

    "What do you mean? Pei?" Wenger asked.

    "Let's wait half a year." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "It will be around December after the end of this season. At that time, I will send Adriano to Arsenal for trial training, and then he will be on loan to Arsenal.  Arsenal play half a season, World CupWhat do you think of the official transfer later?  "

    "Thenwell, I understand your difficulty." Wenger emphasized: "But I must get him at the end of this year! With him and Henry, I don't need to worry about Arsenal's striker in the next ten years.  "

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 453 Letter of War

    It was to reject Moratti, and then to reject Wenger - if others knew that he had rejected two giants that had a good cooperative relationship with Yunjia Tianyu, they would definitely think that he was crazy.

    Although he liked Inter Milan, a team full of tragedy, in his previous life, Pei Wei, who knows the history, clearly understands one thing - now is definitely not a good opportunity to send Adriano to Inter Milan!

    No matter how talented and powerful Adriano is, he will not be able to survive under the guidance of Vieri, Ronaldo, Recoba, Hakan Suker, Ventola and the upcoming Cuar¨®n and Martins.  Get a stable opportunity to play!

    And what Adriano lacks now is the game!

    In the second half of last year, he really entered the first team of Yunjia Tianyu and began to play professional games. Although the A-League League cannot be compared with Serie A in terms of intensity, for a young player who has just entered the world of professional football, playing a  Playing in a less intense league is a good way to allow him to slowly adapt to the cruel career!

    If Pei Wei's judgment is correct, during the two years that Cooper has been here, although Inter Milan's lineup has been relatively stable, Cooper prefers dominant centers, and Inter Milan does not lack such centers.  Whether it is Vieri or the later arrivals of Crespo and Cruz, they are all veteran centers who have been in Serie A for many years. It is impossible for the young Adriano to compete with them.

    Therefore, Pei Wei is more willing to send Adriano to Arsenal. The level of the Premier League is now on the rise, and Arsenal and Manchester United are the two most stable teams in the Premier League. However, Adriano has a withdrawn personality.  It is obviously difficult for Nou to tolerate Ferguson's violent temper. Under Wenger's care, he can get the best opportunity to grow.

    ? ? plus the reason for playing in the top ten games.  Rather than having Adriano frequently fly around Europe and Asia during this period, which would affect his condition, it would be better to keep him for half a season. At least in Yunjia Tianyu, Adriano will not have any worries.  This is the reason why Pei Wei made such a choice.

    If Adriano were not Chinese now, Pei Wei would not have thought so hard for him. If Inter Milan wanted him, he would have given it to him. Anyway, the transfer fee will not be small. As for whether Adriano will slowly decline like in history or become successful in the future.  Being higher than historically has nothing to do with him.

    But now Adriano is Chinese - so Pei Wei has to treat him well like Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai and others - the palms and backs of his hands are all flesh, but the flesh on the palms and backs is not as thick.  It is also appropriate to favor one over the other.

    In terms of talent and physical fitness, Adriano is still better than Nie Fei, but mentally, Adriano is far from as mature as Nie Fei, so Pei Wei believes that Arsenal is the best choice for Adriano.  Where No is best suited to go, Wenger can train Henry.  Of course, Adriano can also be trained.

    Fortunately, although Pei Wei rejected these two clubs, it did not cast a shadow on the relationship between Yunjia Tianyu and these two world giants.

    Wenger got the answer he wanted, although the answer had to be postponed for half a year. Although Moratti failed to achieve his goal, he got an opportunity to develop the Chinese market. It was a worthwhile trip.

    After the players of the China Youth Team returned to the club, Pei Wei called Adriano to his office and told him everything that happened during this period. Adriano's words made Pei Wei  Wei was very moved: "I will do whatever the boss says. I listen to the boss."

    "I'm glad you think so." Pei Wei smiled faintly: "The dream of any football player is to be able to play in the top leagues and top clubs in Europe. This is normal, but first,  You have to have the strength to match it - this strength not only refers to your ability to play football, but also your style and adaptability to the environment. There is no doubt about your strength, but you are still a little lacking in other areas.  The level of A is no longer suitable for you, but it will still be good for you to stay for the first half of the year. Go and train. We will rely on your goals to help us in the next games. "

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    On July 15th, in the seventeenth round of League A, Yunjia Tianyu faced Qingdao Starfish at home.

    This game has attracted the attention of countless fans because in this game.  There are five Chinese youth team players who have just won honors for their country in Argentina, namely Adriano, Li Fang and Du Wei of Yunjia Tianyu, and Qu Tao and Gao Mingwei of Qingdao Starfish.

    The players of this national youth team have basically been the main players or main substitutes in each league team.  From this aspect, China's new generation of players has gradually begun to show its prominence - there are now a lot of fourth-generation Olympic team players in the league, and MaThe 92 generation represented by ? is old and strong. These players are valuable assets of various clubs, while the 2000 generation represented by Qi Hong and Zhang Yulin are the 2000 generation represented by various clubs++. This proves that  Chinese football

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? starting to appear continuity, which is very important.

    Whether a country's football level can continue to develop and whether its reserve force can keep up is very important. It is impossible for a world-class football king to suddenly emerge from a football desert. So far, those who can be regarded as "football kings" are such as Bayern.  Which of Leigh, Maradona, Cruyff, Beckenbauer and others does not come from a traditional football power with countless grassroots players?  Only accumulation of quantitative changes can lead to qualitative changes. This is an eternal fact.

    The Chinese youth players have become the new idols of Chinese fans with their good performance in the World Youth Championship. The clubs that have now learned the skills will naturally not miss the opportunity to use them to increase their popularity. In this round of competition, almost all  All the Chinese youth players played, and their performance was pretty good. After all, the results in the World Youth Championship increased their self-confidence and enabled them to display their good abilities in the league.

    Yunjia Tianyu still successfully won this game. Adriano opened the scoring and Qingdao evened the score for a time. It was no accident that they overturned Shanghai on the field. This team that has been relegated every year and has been successful every year still has its own  Two brushes, but in the second half, Aylin's wing breakthrough scored the winning goal. Yunjia Tianyu won 2-1 at home and continued to maintain a five-point advantage over Dalian in the standings.

    Shanghai continues to suffer this round. They were defeated by Chongqing 0-3 in an away game. They have only won one game in the past five rounds. However, Dalian¡¯s hot pursuit has made Yunjia Tianyu feel a little pressure - they lost 6-6 at home this round.  A big score of 1 swept Shaanxi, and the state was terrifying.

    Sure enough, in the next eighteenth round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu was tied 1-1 by Tianjin Fanxing in the away game - this was their second draw with Tianjin this season, while Dalian Dongfang was tied 2-1 in the away game.  Overcame Liaoning and narrowed the score gap to three points.

    "Before the start of the top ten games, we have to establish a lead in the standings." Pei Wei said in an interview after the game: "There are still four games before the start of the top ten games. Our goal is to win - otherwise  We're going to be at a disadvantage four games after the Big Ten."

    What he said was true. In the last four rounds, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s opponents were all very strong, including Shanghai, Chongqing, Shandong and Yunnan. In the first round, Yunjia Tianyu tied with Chongqing and Shandong, and won  It is also very dangerous for Shanghai to win. It can even be said that it was through luck. If the lead cannot be established before the start of the last four rounds, Dalian Dongfang, which has an advantage in the schedule, is likely to complete the overtake in one go.

    Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s schedule this season is basically difficult at both ends and easy in the middle. The middle rounds are opportunities to grab points. Although there are also strong teams like Liaoning and Beijing among the opponents in these four rounds, Yunjia Tianyu beat these two  The team's historical results are still good, and Pei Wei said this to give the team more motivation to complete the competition during this period.

    When a reporter asked Mourinho whether Pei Wei's statement would create unnecessary pressure on the team, Mourinho smiled and said: "There will indeed be pressure, but it is not unnecessary pressure.   We have the ability to do this, and the pressure from the boss can make us do it better This is also the voice of all our players."

    This is indeed the case. Not too many players who won the Triple Crown two years ago are still in the team. In the past two years, Yunjia Tianyu has added a lot of new blood. They have the ability and strength, and at the same time  There is no lack of desire for honors. The two-year hibernation is not in vain. Only a team with unlimited desire for honors has enough motivation to strive for honors. This is why even after winning the championship, even if the lineup of the European giants  After it has been quite perfected, it still needs to spend a lot of money to introduce new blood, just to prevent the team from standing still and to always have a desire for honor in the team.

    A team that has no pursuit of honors cannot win the championship no matter how many outstanding stars it has.

    After Pei Wei said these words, Dalian did not say anything. What they have to do now is to immerse themselves in pursuit. Instead, Liaoning's Zhang Bing said with a smile during an interview: "This year our  Although the results are not very good, we can be a touchstone for the championship - every team that wants to win the championship always asks us to test our quality. If Yunjia Tianyu wants to win the championship, then he has to step on us?  !¡±

    As soon as this sentence was said, the reporters became excited - this can be regarded as a letter of challenge. In the next round, Yunjia Tianyu will challenge Liaoning away from home, and there will be another good show then!

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 454 If I say winning streak, I will win streak!

    To outsiders, Zhang Bing's words were obviously a challenge to Pei Wei, challenging his prestigious reputation as "the number one boss" (fan slang). Pei Wei quickly reacted: "The so-called touchstone is just poor performance.  They are just words used to comfort oneself when times are good Our Yunjia Tianyu has never been a touchstone. We are all the most direct competitors for the championship.  "

    One after another, after the war of words against Shanghai, Yunjia Tianyu started a war of words with Liaoning, which made both fans and reporters have a strong interest in this game, and this is what Pei Wei  Hope to see.

    The league, which is forcibly divided into three stages by the group stage and the top ten, is definitely not as attractive as in previous years. Therefore, the league needs something to watch, it needs to be popular, and it needs to be attractive. This is why Pei Wei first flirted with Mr. Yu from Shanghai,  Then he said the reason for such big words, and Zhang Bing also knew what was going on. He and Pei Wei made this match that was not the focus of the spotlight abruptly made it a focus - as long as it can attract enough eyeballs,  Then Pei Wei and Zhang Bing are both winners.

    In the next 19th round, Yunjia Tianyu rotated three players and still swept Shaanxi 3-0 at home. Adriano scored his twelfth and thirteenth league goals in the game.  To score goals, you must know that he missed seven of the nineteen league rounds, which means that he only used twelve games to complete thirteen goals. If he can participate in all games this year, with his  State, his goals in the league will reach a terrifying number!

    Although Yunjia won, Dalian was not left behind. They defeated Shenzhen with three goals at home and continued to maintain pressure. Yunjia Tianyu's next opponent, Liaoning, also defeated Wuhan Yazhi 4-2 away from home.  Romario scored again, and it seems that last year's top scorer has begun to return to form.

    This week's league is a double match. After playing the game at home, Yunjia Tianyu immediately flew to Liaoning and began to prepare for the twentieth round of the league three days later. However, what is beneficial to Yunjia Tianyu is that the home game will  Liaoning played away from home in the last round, and they did not have the physical advantage at their home court.

    Yunjia Tianyu has been fully prepared for this game. The three absolute main players Deke, Zhu Guosheng and Li Fang were rotated in the last game, just to allow them to participate in this game with the most abundant physical strength.

    The reason why Adriano was not rotated.  That's because his recent form is really good. No coach would take the initiative to put him on the bench in a situation like this. As long as his body and stamina are okay, then he will definitely play!

    The reason is simple. Forwards are different from players in other positions. The most direct way to judge whether they perform well or not is whether they score goals, and continuity is the most important for a forward.  We can often see in European leagues that when a player scores consecutive goals, the head coach will continue to use him until his physical fitness cannot keep up before letting him rest. It¡¯s not that these coaches don¡¯t know how to overdraw.  Well, this is the truth, but when the feeling of scoring a goal comes from the forward, you can play as you like on the court. But once you take a break, you may lose this feeling - players always have their ups and downs, and if you don't take advantage of them,  If he plays more games and scores more goals when he is in good form, why should he wait until he is in bad form before sending him on?

    For this reason, even though Adriano has not gotten much rest recently, Mourinho still insists on using him.  The other four forwards took turns to partner with him, which enabled Yunjia Tianyu's offense to never lose its power.

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    Zhang Bing's entry into Liaoning, in addition to bringing a superstar and a champion, the biggest benefit to Liaoning is that it has stopped the brain drain in Liaoning - Liaoning has no shortage of good players.  But in the past, they were unable to retain good players due to lack of financial resources. But now with Zhang Bing's financial support, the income of Liaoning players will not be lower than that of other clubs. Naturally, Liaoning players with strong local concepts will not pay for income.  Go to other teams.

    Although the Liaoning team's performance this year was not very good, it was just because Romario suddenly became lazy and they lost the initiative at the beginning. With the outstanding performance of young players such as Wang Xinxin and Romario's return, recently  Liaoning's results are very good, and they have tied Shanghai's points, ranking fourth just because of their goal difference disadvantage.

    Romario, Zhang Yulin, Wang Xinxin, Liu Bing, Xiao Zhanbo, Zhao Junzhe, Wan Liang these are all high-profile figures in the league now, and their age structure is very reasonable.  For such a team, a lack of success in one season will not affect subsequent development at all. If they are well prepared next season, they will be another competitive championship team.

    ?This is the case for several strong teams in the league now.  Several experienced old team members, a large part ofThe Mesozoic era is at its peak and there are several young players with great prospects. Such a configuration

    With a team can exert all their own potential, gain what they should

    However, Yunjia Tianyu has advantages among these teams that other teams do not have.

    After Xie Feng retired, Yunjia Tianyu no longer had any senior players. Only Weah was over thirty years old. The oldest players such as Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang and Ai Lin were only in their early twenties.  , is at the prime of life, which means that in terms of average physical fitness, Yunjia Tianyu is the best in all A-levels.

    In this year's league, when the main players were continuously transferred to the national team, the national youth team, etc., it was precisely because of their stronger physical fitness than other teams that Yunjia Tianyu was able to survive in the intensive league without being affected.  Able to maintain combat effectiveness better than other teams.

    The Liaoning team, playing at home, took the lead. After a series of fierce attacks, Romario keenly discovered the loopholes in Yunjia Tianyu's defense in the penalty area, and got in between the two central defenders Zhu Guosheng and Du Wei to kill Zhao Junzhe's free kick.  The ball passed through the gate guarded by Chu Ran.

    This goal fully demonstrated Romario's amazing ability to grab points and reaction ability. After Zhao Junzhe took the free kick, there were six players defending Yunjia Tianyu's penalty area, but Romario relied on his reaction to grab the lead.  The impact point was determined in front of everyone, and the next shot was extremely simple. Faced with this shot that was almost close at hand, Chu Ran could only react in vain no matter how fast he reacted.

    Being able to become the best forward in the world in Europe with a height of 1.68 meters and a weak body, and leading the Brazilian team to win the World Cup, Romario relies on his amazing sense of smell in front of the goal. He is the well-deserved king of the penalty area.  !

    But just ten minutes later, Weah, another superstar on the field, explained why he is also the best striker in the world - Adriano broke through the middle with the ball, and then suddenly passed it to Deco behind him.  After receiving the ball, Ke immediately passed an overhead ball. Weah stepped in at high speed, stopped the ball in the penalty area, and then forced the shot despite Wan Liang's close pressure. The ball accurately flew into the lower right corner of the goal. Liaoning's goalkeeper  Liu Jian fought hard to save but failed to touch the ball!

    Accurate insertion, strong ball control ability and strong shooting ability in the penalty area are Weah's capital to win the World Footballer!

    Two superstars scored two goals in different styles - this is also one of the charms of football. Football is not just one way to play. The charm of forwards is that they can use various methods to score various goals.  What a goal!

    When the score became one to one, the game entered a stalemate for a long time. The two sides started a fierce battle in the midfield, but no one made a big move-the top ten game was about to begin.  , both sides have a lot of national-level players. At this time, no one will intentionally foul, otherwise they will be drowned in the fans' spit!

    The deadlock was broken in the second half. Li Fang forced a breakthrough on the right and passed a cross. Deco received the ball at the front of the penalty area and was brought down by the opponent's midfielder. Yunjia Tianyu won a direct free kick at the top of the arc in the penalty area.

    Deco made a move, Li Fang stepped on it, and Adriano, who was rushing behind, raised his left foot and fired a powerful volley!

    This shot is not tricky, but it is powerful!  Liaoning goalkeeper Liu Jian almost blinked and saw the ball flying in front of him!

    Liu Jian hurriedly blocked it with both hands, and the ball hit his hands, but he still jumped up tenaciously and then fell into the goal!

    2 to 1, Adriano¡¯s powerful free kick helped Yunjia Tianyu successfully overtake!

    This goal also became the last goal of the game. Although the Liaoning team launched a wave of attacks in the remaining games, Yunjia Tianyu still used its strong overall strength to resist the opponent's attack!

    "When I say winning streak, I will win streak!"

    After the game, Pei Wei was high-spirited - < Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work > . Now Yunjia Tianyu's goal has been completed. Although Dalian Dongfang also won this round and was still chasing closely behind him, Pei Wei  Wei doesn't care anymore, he doesn't believe that Dalian Dongfang can win all the remaining games!

    Even in the 21st round, Dalian Dongfang beat Shanghai 3-1 at home, which dampened Yunjia's 4-1 victory over Shenzhen. Pei Wei still thinks so - now Yunjia Tianyu's condition has improved.  In the last game, Adriano still played such a beautiful offense without playing. Coupled with the three-point advantage, Yunjia Tianyu is in a good situation.

    Sure enough, in the last round before the start of the top ten games, in an early game, Dalian Dong?The away game drew with Chongqing Huanyu one to one, stopping the winning streak!

    Yunjia Tianyu did not let this opportunity slip away from their hands. In Beijing, they used the most affordable method to get three points, 1 to 0. Adriano's goal helped Yunjia Tianyu expand its lead to five points again.  point!

 Volume 8, 2001 Volume 8, Chapter 455: A cycle of four years

    Every year comes around, and it¡¯s time for another Big Ten game.

    The top ten competition four years ago was the first time that the professional league has entered the World Cup. After a very disappointing start, Benitez, who took office on the hotline, successfully led the team to achieve a great turnaround in six games.  With five wins and one draw, they went from being last in points to directly ranking first in the group, creating a not-so-big miracle.

    Four years have passed. Chinese football has achieved good results during these four years. It won its first victory in the World Cup in 1998, entered the Olympic finals for the second time in 1999 and won the Olympic runner-up. In 2001, it won the World Youth Championship.  Three [may not be anything, but for an Asian team, it is brilliant.

    Four years ago, the four opponents in the group were all top or second-tier teams in Asia. But this year, the only real opponent left is Iran, and the Chinese team's own strength has been greatly improved. The Chinese team  The hope of reaching a second consecutive World Cup is so great.

    After the league ended on August 5, national team head coach Milu announced the roster for this top ten tournament.

    Different from the group stage roster, this time the roster can really be considered an elite collection. In the preliminary thirty-man roster, in addition to those players who have played in the group stage, almost all overseas players are also included.  , Nie Fei, Yang Tian, ??Xie Hui, Hao Dong, Sun Chenghai, Li Jinyu, Li Gang, Li Wei and Zhang Xiaorui are all on the list - no team in Asia can use overseas players as nearly as the Chinese team  Form a main lineup!

    Among these overseas players, there are four forwards, plus Adriano, who is in extremely good condition. With so many people competing for the two main positions, it can be foreseen how fierce the competition will be!

    Of course, having many good players does not mean that the overall level is excellent.  Milu naturally understands this problem. Fortunately, he has recruited overseas players to participate in training camps some time ago. In addition, these overseas players are basically from the national football team and are no strangers to other domestic players, so they have a tacit understanding with the team.  There is not much of a problem in terms of extent.

    The Chinese national team had a bye in the first round, which also allowed Milu to make full use of this time to knead the team and observe the opponents.

    The Chinese Football Association has also done a good job in preparing for the top ten games. During this period, they arranged three warm-up games for the national team, against the North American team Costa Rica, the European team Denmark and the African team Tunisia.  ¨DFor these three games, winning or losing doesn¡¯t matter.  It was mainly for the players to find their form, but the fans also had a lot of interest in this game.

    During this period, another game also attracted a lot of attention. Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan came to China and had a warm-up match with the Yunjia Tianyu team. Although the two big-name forwards Vieri and Ronaldo were still recovering from injuries,  I was not able to participate in this game, but it still aroused strong interest from local and national fans in Yunjia - all the other main players of Inter Milan came.  They also include Recoba and Materazzi who once played for Yunjia Tianyu - he just transferred to Inter Milan for 8 million euros some time ago.

    The commercial nature of this game is relatively strong - after all, Pei Wei paid an appearance fee of US$500,000 for this game, but he made all of this income back in ticket and advertising revenue - just the tickets Yunjia  Tianyu Club¡¯s revenue is nearly one million. In addition, CCTV broadcast the game live, and the advertising revenue is also quite large. This game is not a league, so the company that can place billboards in the stadium has another blood loss, but they  Go out willingly - a competition like this gives back a lot.

    This game was held at the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, and this venue is also the home venue of the Chinese national team¡¯s top ten competition. With Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s excellent domestic performance, the Chinese Football Association is paying more and more attention to this venue.  The stadium - after all, this stadium is China's first professional football stadium without a track.  In terms of hardware facilities, it can be regarded as the best in the country, and the crazy atmosphere of Yunjia's home court also makes the Football Association excited - Iran's home stadium Azadi is Asia's leading devil's home stadium, and the Football Association also wants to use the most fanatical Yunjia fans in the country to  Give the Iranians a good look.

    Therefore, Yunjia Tianyu can play with all the main players in this commercial competition, and this game did not disappoint Yunjia fans and fans across the country.  They tied Inter Milan 3-3 in the 90-minute game. Adriano scored a goal in the second half, and the other two goals were scored by teenager Sun Bing and captain Zhu Guosheng, scoring for Inter Milan.  It was Recoba, Caron and midfielder Di Biagio. In the end, Yunjia Tianyu lost to the Serie A giants in a penalty kick after the game.

    This is already a quite remarkable result - you must know that although the two big-name stars Vieri and Ronaldo failed to participate in this game, the other main players of Inter Milan did not participate.? 

    Their performance on the court is not just a perfunctory game, which is enough to prove that Yunti's strength can occupy a place even if it goes to Europe.

    However, this game has an extraordinary significance - after the commercial invitational tournament in 1994 and 1995, this is the first commercial competition with European giants organized by the club on its own initiative, and it is also the first Chinese club to pass the commercial competition.  Contest earned revenue contest!

    The club earns income through good operations.  European giants have gained appearance fees while increasing their popularity in China. Fans have watched the performances of powerful European teams up close after paying money, and TV stations have gained a lot of advertising revenue through broadcasts.  Advertisers have expanded their advertising effects through competitions - this is no longer a so-called "win-win", but a five-win situation!  Happy in every way!

    After this game, China set off a wave of business competition, but that is a story for another time.

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    Compared with Yunjia Tianyu's commercial game, the Chinese national team's three warm-up matches also generated good profits. Although the ticket prices are not high, at this moment, every move of the Chinese national team has attracted strong attention from fans across the country.  , so the Football Association has a lot of revenue from advertising - now the Football Association has not adopted the practice of contracting out all national team and other competitions to a certain company, but has specially set aside a department in the Football Association responsible for revenue, responsible for various  Income and expenses. The income mainly comes from the fees and luxury taxes collected in the league, and the income from national team competitions at all levels. Now the Chinese Football Association does not need financial allocations from superiors at all and can achieve its own revenue. Although this  It is easy for a department to breed corruption, but Xu also did very meticulous work to eliminate this phenomenon, and achieved good results.

    In these three warm-up matches, Milu did not come up with a fixed lineup. He used up all the substitutions in each game, allowing almost all the players to get a chance to play - obviously, he was doing this.  Confuse your opponent.

    For the Iranian team, the biggest opponent of the Chinese national team in the group, they have no secrets at all - the Iranian team's main right back Madavekiya has been playing in China for several years, and he is very interested in the Chinese national team playing in their home country.  The members are extremely familiar with each other, and the overseas players are the focus, so it is easy to get their information.

    Now the Chinese media have learned this well - precisely because they know this, it is easy for them to fill up the page during this period - introducing the technical characteristics, career history and some of the technical characteristics, career history and other information of each national team member throughout the day.  Little tidbits and stories, basically all Iranians know these things anyway, and fans also love to read them, but they didn¡¯t mention a word about Milou¡¯s training tactics.

    In fact, they couldn't mention it even if they wanted to. During this period, the national team's tactical training was completely closed. The open training contents were physical training, recovery training, tennis football and other types of things. It just depends on the situation.  There are no clues. As an old Jianghu, Milu knows the importance of confidentiality.

    And the players are also very tight-lipped. Now with the development of the media, many members of the national team have opened their own columns in some newspapers. In these columns, they will only write about some things that happened during training.  Fun fact, in short, if the other opponents in the group want to get something substantial, there is absolutely no way!

    On August 18, the top ten Asian World Cup qualifiers officially started. The Chinese national team quietly observed the other four opponents in the group in Yunjia. In Doha, Qatar drew zero-0 with Oman at home.  , neither team showed anything outstanding. Compared with four years ago, the strength of the Qatar team, which once caused headaches for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran and China, has dropped a lot.

    In Tehran, the Iranian team showed superior strength. At home, they slaughtered Uzbekistan, which was not weak, 4-1. Based on their performance in this game, they are indeed the Chinese national team in this group.  The most powerful opponent.

    However, the Chinese national team is not the same national team that lacked confidence four years ago. The brilliant results in the past four years have already established strong confidence in the hearts of every Chinese national team player. They are not afraid of strong opponents and even desire to compete with them.  A strong fight.

    The schedule is also quite favorable to them. Facing Iran in the first game is a better result. They are at home and have been recuperating. Their opponents have traveled a long way from Tehran and they are full of energy after playing one game.  It has also consumed a lot, and with the right time, place and people, the Chinese national team has absolute confidence to defeat this most direct competitor in the first game and take advantage from the beginning!

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 456 Yunjia Fengyun Stadium

    On August 20, the Iranian team arrived in Yunjia and began to prepare for the second game. The game was on August 18. After only one day of rest, they set off for China. This also proved the importance they attached to this game.  .

    Of course, the focus is only on the Iranian coaching staff. For the Iranian players, they have full confidence in this game. After all, four years ago, they created a medium-sized miracle in China and fell behind by two goals.  In the situation, they used four beautiful goals to defeat the Chinese team's confidence. Although they were lower than the Chinese team in the final ranking, they still had the upper hand in the direct confrontation-the Chinese team, which had been singing all the way after the coaching change, was  The Azadi Stadium could only take away one point through Nie Fei's goal in the last minute. In addition, after that, the Iranian team rarely played against the Chinese team. The only time was the main team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games.  The ?+ final eliminated the Chinese team, which was dominated by young players. A rough calculation shows that the Iranian team has maintained an unbeaten record against the Chinese team for several years, although this unbeaten streak has so much water.

    Belief is very important - the so-called beliefs on the football field are somewhat superstitious. For example, a famous head coach is used to wearing a set of clothes of various colors before the start of the game, so that he can win -  ¨DWhat is this if not superstition?  However, this superstition seems to be more of a psychological suggestion.

    The only person who has no confidence is probably Madavecchia - he has played in China for three years and is very aware of the current strength of Chinese football and the current level of the Chinese league.

    Iran's main lineup has not changed much in the past four years. At least the three core players on the three lines-defender Madavikiya, midfielder Bagheri and forward Daei are still the absolute main force. Young players  Only a few have been added, although there are also a few players playing in Europe.  But compared with those overseas players in China who can almost form a main lineup, they still look shabby.

    But even so, Madavecchia was as confident as his teammates in this game. Although Iran's "golden generation" players have begun to decline, their strength is still there. This group of players works together well.  It has been quite a long time, and I have become familiar with them like my own family. Even if such a team is not very outstanding, it is not easy to defeat them.

    The biggest advantage of the Iranian team is their tacit understanding, which is difficult for the Chinese team to match. The increase in overseas players has also brought great difficulties to the concentration of the national team.  In the past few years, China's best players have not been as concentrated as they are now, which is why Madavecchia is confident.

    However, Madavecchia, who has played in China for three years, feels the difference in the level of the two national leagues. In recent years, the AFC Champions League and the AFC Champions League have almost always been dominated by the top three in East Asia. It has been difficult for West Asian clubs to  They are competing against the top three in East Asia who are mature in the league. If this continues, the gap between West Asia and East Asia in terms of talent training will become wider and wider.

    But this is no longer something Madavecchia needs to consider.  He is just a player, and a player's responsibility is to perform well on the court and try his best to win the game - he believes that he can do it, and he also believes that his teammates can do it.

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    August 25th, Yunjia.

    Fans all over China have focused their attention on this prefecture-level city. Although in the hearts of fans, the place name "Yunjia" is now no less than famous big cities such as Dalian, Shanghai, and Beijing, but for Yunjia, it has been a long time since the founding of the People's Republic of China.  Never before has it had such a huge exposure across the country!

    All 61,536 seats were occupied.  Including the one hundred luxury boxes, even so, there are still countless fans who came from all over the country and failed to buy tickets. Fortunately, Yunjia Fengyun Stadium has huge electronic screens all around.  The surrounding squares played a big role. The temporarily built seats allowed Yunjia Tianyu Club to make another small profit. Although Pei Wei was not shameless enough to ask fans to collect tickets for these seats, so many fans gathered in  Together, on such a hot day, they must have something to eat and drink, right?  Every vendor who can enter the vicinity of Yunjia Fengyun Stadium to sell their goods has to pay part of the expenses to Yunjia Tianyu Club. Even so, they still make a lot of money. After all, if the price of things is raised at this time, someone will buy the land.

    Yunjia City's public security system has withstood a severe test - not only does it require sufficient police force to maintain the stadium, but the four squares outside the stadium even require more police force - if the Yunjia City Government had not been prepared in advance, from nearby  It would be really difficult if a large number of police forces were mobilized from the villages and towns.

    It¡¯s just because of Pei Wei¡¯s face.  The city government still needs to do this work, not to mention the top ten tournament hosts.?Lord of the game

    Pei Wei worked hard to come here. This is a great house that improves the city's image. You can't miss this.

    The one hundred boxes in the stadium were gradually filled up an hour before the game started. The people sitting there were basically big shots, such as the three presidents and vice-chairmen of the Football Association and some rich men and officials. Pei Wei started the game at the beginning of the game.  I made a special trip to the box where the Football Association officials were, chatted a few words with Xu, Wan Junsheng and others, and then left. Xu and the others also knew that Pei Wei had a weird habit of watching football in the ordinary stands, so they were polite.  That¡¯s it after a few sentences.

    Looking at Pei Wei's back, Wan Junsheng sighed and said: "This is a true fan Looking back on the past few years, without him as a person, the work of our Football Association would not be so good."

    Xu smiled and looked back: "He is indeed a very important figure in Chinese football Do you know how much he has provided for the development of the league? How many constructive opinions he has put forward? Not to mention what he did last year  Seven football schools have been established in places where there are no professional teams in the country! This is an amazing move! There are many people who understand football, but not many people who understand football and are capable of making changes There is such a club owner.  , It¡¯s a blessing for the league, a blessing for the Chinese Football Association, and even more so for Chinese football.¡±

    "He is not an ordinary club owner." Zhang Long said with a smile: "In terms of his administrative level, he is higher than us Also, he is the son-in-law of the Su family. If he wants to pursue an official career, we will  Look up to him.¡±

    "His personal ability is no less than that of the Su family!" Xu shook his head: "When it comes to personal wealth, he is the number one in China! And a person like him who is enthusiastic about public welfare and has no fixed assets is the most popular with the country.  Yes, I have always wanted to bring him to the Football Association, but this guy is too lazy and unwilling to sit in my position. Otherwise, I can take a break or find a position in FIFA. "

    "Lao Xu, I will obey you in the Football Association, but if he also joins the Football Association, then he will be included." Wan Junsheng said with a smile.  |.

    Xu looked at his two closest comrades and smiled slightly.

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    Pei Wei, who was already walking in the stands, naturally did not know the content of the chat between the three giants of the Football Association. Instead, he squeezed in the stands with difficulty. Fortunately, most of the fans were already seated in their seats, and there were only a few gaps between the stands.  Some fans and some vendors were moving around, so he had no trouble finding his spot.

    "This way!"

    Su Mei reached out to wave to him from the front row of the stands. Pei Wei saw it and moved over, greeting the fans around her along the way.

    This stand happens to be one of the stands occupied by the Yunjia "Tian Zhi Soul" fan group. As Yunjia's most die-hard fan, almost all the "Tian Zhi Soul" members know the boss Pei Wei, and Pei Wei and  Fans don't have any airs when they are together. He prefers to be an ordinary fan and watch football with fans he knows or doesn't know, chatting and bragging - this is his hobby.

    He likes to sit with these Yunjia fans, which will give him the feeling of watching football among friends. There is another reason, that is, sitting with local Yunjia fans, safety is guaranteed.

    Although Pei Wei has no enemies, he is also afraid that some fool will play a game of kidnapping him. Normally, there is no problem in safety, but he must not be able to bring a few bodyguards with him when he is on the court. At this time, Yunjia fans are  The best bodyguard ever.

    After finally squeezing around Su Mei, Pei Wei smiled, took out cigarettes from his body and distributed them one by one, and then shouted: "Brothers, don't embarrass the Yunjia fans today, bring out all the stuff you are good at.  , the first time the national team played in such an important top ten game in our Yunjia, but I fought hard to get it back, don¡¯t let me get embarrassed!¡±

    The surrounding Yunjia fans who heard his shout burst into laughter and shouted: "Boss, just watch it!"

    "No problem, we Yunjia fans will never lose face!"

    Amidst the chaotic shouting, Su Mei pulled Pei Wei's clothes angrily: "What you said is like a gangster!"

    Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders and said with a playful smile: "Men, you have to be a bit hooligan when watching football. Men in modern society are miserable, and the football field is the best place to vent."

    Su Mei glanced at him and stopped talking.

    At this time, several fans in another stand next to each other shouted: "Boss, why don't you come and sit with our 'die-hard Tianyu' today? We always thought you would come."

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 457 The Advantages of the Chinese Team

    A fan of "Tianzhihun" laughed and said teasingly: "Xiaoban and you have nothing in common, so what's the point of sitting where you are?"  "The members of their "Tian Zhi Soul" are generally older, and they often laugh at the "die loyal Tian Yu" people who are too young. However, the relationship between the two parties is very good, and they always make harmless jokes with each other.

    "The boss is very high-level, but I have nothing in common with you." The "die-loyal Tianyu" people immediately counterattacked, and both sides laughed and cursed - most of the "die-loyal Tianyu" members are college students, and their education level is higher than  It is much higher than the "Heaven Soul" who are mainly ordinary office workers and workers, and this is also a weapon they often use to fight back.

    "Okay, okay." Pei Wei waved his hand. He enjoyed the feeling of the stars accompanying the moon - Lao Pei was also a very vain person: "What are you arguing about? Anyway, there are four home games. I will take turns playing on both sides of you.  "Watching the game in the stands - besides, what's the point of sitting with me? I don't shout as loudly as you."

    "I like to listen to you talk about football, boss." A fan sitting next to him said: "You know so much, your level is much higher than the average commentator."

    "No matter how high you are, it can't be higher than the two above." Pei Wei smiled and pointed to the top of his head. Today, the sports channel's ace commentator Huang Taixian came to the scene to be responsible for the on-site commentary, and his partner was the host, Yunjia Fengyun Stadium.  Full-time commentator Guo Jingwen, both have a deep understanding of football and are humorous commentators, but one is more passionate and the other is more steady. The partnership between these two is worth looking forward to.

    At this time, the surrounding stands suddenly became quiet, and then burst into cheers that swept the entire stands.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t even need to look at it.  I knew that players from both sides must have already appeared.

    Milu's lineup for the Chinese team today is 442. The goalkeeper Jiang Hai, the four defenders from right to left are Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Li Wei and Wu Jiying. The midfielder Li Gang and Nie Fei appear in the right midfield position.  On the top, left midfielder Ma Tian, ??attacking midfielder Deco, and the two forwards are composed of Hao Dong and Adriano.

    In this lineup, there are four veteran players of the 1992 generation. Except for goalkeeper Jiang Haihai, there is one person on the last three lines. Except for Adriano, the youngest, the others are all members of the 96 generation Olympic team. Germany  Ke is also in this age group, which is a quite reasonable age match.

    The Iranian team¡¯s lineup is also 442, but there are six players of the same age group as Daei and Bagheri, although there are also young players like Karimi.  But in the Mesozoic Era, there were only a few people such as Madavikya and Hashemian.

    Such a veteran-dominated lineup may be able to maintain excellent form in one or two games, but as the game drags on, their physical and physical disadvantages will be revealed, just from the age structure of the lineup.  It can be seen that Chinese football has indeed achieved considerable advantages.

    Of course, this advantage will not be reflected in one game, but in the eight top ten games and ten rounds, this is a huge advantage for the Chinese national team to lead the Iranian national team!

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    "CCTV, CCTV, fans and friends. Today I am broadcasting for you a match in the second round of Group A of the 2002 World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium. The two sides are the Chinese national team and the Iranian national team. Today  The person commentating on this game with me is Guo Jingwen, the full-time commentator of Yunjia Tianyu Club. "On the TV, Huang Taixian gave an opening speech.

    "Updated, faster, all in -< Piao Tian Literature registered members recommend this work > - Literature Network, - < Piao Tian Literature registered members recommend this work > ., mobile access: wap. - < Piao Tian Literature registered members recommend this work >  This work >-¡­¡­. You can read the full text at a glance and enjoy reading! Hello, fans. Today is my first time to appear on such a grand occasion, and I am very excited. "Although it is so formal.  In the occasion, Guo Jingwen still maintained his seemingly casual style: "Dai Xian, didn't you see that I changed a set of clothes specially today? There was no live TV broadcast before, so I could wear whatever I wanted."

    Wong Tai Sin couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. Although he is also a person with a full personality, he would not say such words when commentating on CCTV. This Guo Jingwen seems to be really bold.

    With Guo Jingwen, Huang Taixian's words began to become a bit presumptuous: "Then you are dressed so formally today for nothing. We are commentating on the spot. We will not be broadcast on live TV."

    "Oh, you told me earlier, I borrowed these pants from my boss Pei Wei this morning!" Guo Jingwen slapped his thigh exaggeratedly: "I was sweating all over."

    In front of the TVThe fans laughed.  Except for the fans who often go to Yunjia Fengyun Stadium to watch football, few fans have heard such a cross talk-like commentary. Several sports channel staff responsible for the broadcast shook their heads helplessly. They have long been familiar with Guo Jingwen's style.  I heard about it, but I didn¡¯t expect that this guy is really stupid and bold, and he still behaves like this on such occasions.

    , no wonder I heard that the first time he explained in Yunjia, Beijing Steel choked with anger.

    "Lao Guo, what do you think of today's game? Milu arranged a 442 formation, but put Fei in the right midfielder position. This approach seems to be to solve the problem of the two attacking midfielders Nie Fei and Deco.  "But won't this cause a waste of resources?" Huang Taixian changed the subject. He didn't want Guo Jingwen to continue to make jokes like this - it was too unserious!

    "Although Nie Fei's most accustomed position is the attacking midfielder, he plays equally well in the right midfield position." Guo Jingwen thought for a moment: "When he was in Rome, he played a lot of times in the right midfield position, and his performance  He is also very good, and he has speed and can play his abilities in this position. I think this is what Milu considers. "

    "Well, it is true." Huang Daxian nodded: "Nie Fei's outstanding performance in Serie A has proven that he is the best attacking midfielder in China, and Deco is also a well-deserved top spot in Serie A. Nie Fei  He is fast, has excellent passing and breakthrough shooting abilities, and is weak in defense. Deco is a good organizer of offense and also has defensive ability. It is difficult to choose between these two attacking midfielders, and it is also difficult for Milu. This is really  Happy troubles.¡±

    Speaking of this, Wong Tai Sin couldn't help but sigh. In the past, the Chinese national team only worried about not having many good players. There were just a few big names coming and going, which invisibly fostered their arrogance. But now, it's good, they have a lot of good players.  None of the players who can be included in the big list this time are not famous domestic players, not to mention that there are many outstanding players who have not even made the big list!

    "Don't forget, there is Zhang Xiaorui who plays in Brazil. He is also an excellent attacking midfielder. Unfortunately, his speed and impact are not as good as Nie Fei's. His defensive ability and balance are not as good as Deco's. He can probably only play as a surprise player.  ." Guo Jingwen laughed from the side.

    "Okay, now the game begins!" Huang Taixian cast his eyes on the court.

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    Whether it is Wong Tai Sin or Guo Jingwen, they were wrong about the Chinese team's formation - but this is not their fault. As full-time football match commentators, their understanding of football is already very strong, but after all, they  I'm not a football coach, so I can't see the real intention of Milutin's formation.

    Not 442, but 4312 - Li Gang, Deke and Ma Tian actually serve as the three defensive midfielders, with only Nie Fei at the front. For the two different players, Nie Fei and Deke  type of attacking midfielder, it is relatively simple to let them play at the same time.

    Deco is responsible for the organization, and Nie Fei is responsible for the assault. This is Milu's idea.

    And although it is a three-back midfielder, it does not mean that the Chinese team's wing attack is weak - Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying, the two first full-backs in China to accept the full-back assist tactic, have excellent offensive abilities from the back, which can be regarded as the best in Asia.  Moreover, in addition to attacking in the middle, Nie Fei will move to the right when Deco comes in, and Ma Tian will be in charge of the left, so the Chinese team's wing attack will not be weak.

    Except for Li Gang, the engineering midfielder, the other three midfielders all have good offensive abilities, and except for Nie Fei, the attacking midfielder who cannot expend his physical energy on defense, the other three also have excellent defensive abilities -  ¨DSuch a midfield configuration is definitely top-notch in Asia.

    Soon after the game started, the Iranian team felt this deeply.

    Iran's midfielder is also quite strong. The midfielder composed of three generations of outstanding Iranian players, including Bagheri, Karimi and Madavekia, may not be as famous as the Chinese team's midfielder, but it is inferior in strength.  Not much more, another character named Alawi is also a high-profile character in Asia.

    However, in the opening tactical arrangements, Iran became passive.

    Iran head coach Blazevich originally arranged for Bagheri, who has the strongest defensive ability in the midfield, to defend Nie Fei, the most famous player in the Chinese team. However, after the game started, it was discovered that Nie Fei was playing right midfielder. This made  This arrangement fell through.

    After the game started, Nie Fei stayed at the right midfield position, while Deco shouldered the responsibility of organizing the offense, passing two threatening passes in the middle, and even came in person.  A long shot, if the Iranian team goalkeeper Mirzapur had not made a beautiful save, the Chinese team might have scored in the opening attack.

    Occupying the initiative in the midfieldThe Chinese team began to continuously put pressure on the Iranian goal. After more than half a month of training, their physical condition was at a peak, while the Iranian team had already played a game and their physical strength had declined. This is another  Advantage.

    What the Chinese team has to do now is to turn this advantage into real goals.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 458 Happy Football and the Style of a Strong Team

    Ke dribbled the ball in the middle, but his eyes were looking around for possible gaps in the Iranian team's defense. Li Gang was protecting behind him, and Nie Fei had already moved to the middle. After Nie Fei moved to the middle, Sun Chenghai took the position behind him.  , the Chinese team formed waves of attacks on the right.

    Bagheri came up to him, but the Iranian players behind him did not relax their defense against Nie Fei, including Sun Chenghai, who also had Iranian players defending.

    Deco sneered in his heart. It seemed that the Iranian team really valued Nie Fei and the others, but with so many defensive forces deployed on the right, wouldn't the left be empty?

    With a turn of his feet, Deco cleverly distributed the ball to the left!

    Wu Jiying, who was inserted in the back row, received the ball, moved the ball forward and passed the Iranian team's right back Zare, and then passed the ball without even reaching the bottom line!

    The two forwards of the Chinese team in the penalty area started running when Wu Jiying started to break through. Hao Dong made a cross and rushed to the front point, while Adriano moved one step back. Naturally, the defenders of the Iranian team would not  Letting go of these two forwards who are definitely top-notch in Asia, unknowingly, a large blank area was exposed in the middle of the penalty area that should be defended most.

    Wu Jiying's pass seemed to be too big and flew straight to the back point. Adriano jumped high at the back point and got the ball in front of Rezai!

    Although Rezai does not have the height of Adriano, he will not let Adriano swing his head so easily to attack the goal. He believes that his interference can at least prevent Adriano from hitting the ball comfortably.

    It¡¯s a pity that Adriano didn¡¯t want to head the ball directly to the goal, but flicked his head and pushed the ball into the middle of the penalty area!

    Nie Fei, who was in the back row, took a big step forward.  Then he stretched out his foot in the air and quickly poked the falling ball!

    It was almost a shovel shot on the line of the small penalty area!

    To be fair, this shot is not exciting and the speed is not fast, but it is better than sudden!

    Mirzapur, the goalkeeper of the Iranian team, almost watched Adriano ferry the ball down, and then watched helplessly as Nie Fei stretched out his foot to poke the ball. As soon as his body fell to the side, the ball flew in quickly.  Open the door!

    At that moment, a huge cheer burst out from the sky above Yunjia Fengyun Stadium!

    "The goal is in! In just eleven minutes, the Chinese team took the lead to score a goal! It was Fei who scored the goal! Deco launched an attack from the center. Wu Jiying passed the ball from the wing, and Adriano headed the ball and flew in front of the goal  Scored the goal with a shot from ten meters away!" Huang Taixian shouted excitedly: "One to zero!"

    At this time, a louder roar came from the side: "Nie Fei! Nie Fei! Nie Fei again! At the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, Nie Fei, who walked out of Yunjia, scored a goal for the Chinese national team this time in Yunjia.  The team¡¯s first goal! Yunjia fans cheer! Chinese fans cheer! Nie Fei is the biggest pride of Yunjia football and the pride of Chinese football!¡±

    Huang Taixian curled his lips next to him, this Guo Jingwen is indeed the full-time commentator of Yunjia Tianyu.  At this time, I did not forget to advertise Yunjia Tianyu, but also, the four players involved in this goal just now are really more or less related to Yunjia Tianyu. Deco and Adriano are still Yunjia Tianyu.  Nie Fei, a Jia Tianyu player, came from Yunjia, and even Wu Jiying played for Yunjia Tianyu for half a year in 1995.

    It¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t know, but I was shocked to see that among the eleven players who played, except for the four players just now.  Dong Dong and Sun Chenghai are also players who came out of Yunjia Tianyu. On the bench are four current Yunjia Tianyu players, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Li Fang, and Du Wei. Yang Tian and Yu Genwei also played in Yunjia Tianyu. Such a situation  Calculate.  Almost half of the national team is related to Yunjia Tianyu!

    Wong Tai Sin found that he almost admired Pei Wei. You must know that before the start of the professional league, not many fans knew about Yunjia. There had never been a Yunjia player in the history of the national team. In these short six years, Yunjia  From a football desert to a major player in the national team today, everyone knows that this miracle was created by Pei Wei!

    In the stands, Pei Wei and Su Mei cheered together with other fans. Pei Wei, who was sitting in the first row, almost leaned half of his body out of the stands - but he was not afraid of danger. The bottom row of stands was only one foot away from the ground.  He is so tall that it doesn't matter if he falls.

    Such a swaggering Pei Wei naturally attracted the attention of the players on the court.  Nie Fei, Adriano and others who were celebrating saw Pei Wei at a glance. When Nie Fei ran back to the ground, he reached out and waved to Pei Wei, and the CCTV broadcast camera also pointed at Pei Wei in amusement.

    "Well. The person who just appeared on the TV screen was me uh, Pei Wei, the boss of Yunjia Tianyu I think there are many fans tooGet to know him.  "Guo Jingwen almost said the words "my boss", and Huang Taixian beside him was silently amused: "He is the most unique one among the many bosses in the league. He likes to have a translator or assistant coach for himself.  title, just for

    I watch football from the coach¡¯s bench, and I don¡¯t want to sit in box A when watching the national team match.

    This shows the difference between an informal commentator like Guo Jingwen and Wong Tai Sin. No matter how passionate Wong Tai Sin is, he will not say such common sayings in public. After all, as a commentator on a national TV station, he has to  When considering an issue of impact, the explanation cannot be vulgarized.

    So in the minds of fans, Guo Jingwen seems to be more popular - what do fans see in football pictures?  Isn't it just for fun?  What does it matter if it's a bit vulgar?  Northeastern Zhao Laoyan's sketches also contain many vulgar and vulgar things, and countless people still like them!

    Guo Jingwen and Huang Taixian were commentating on the spot. In addition to their commentary reaching thousands of households through TV, the fans at the scene could also hear their words clearly. For a moment, almost all eyes were turned to Pei Wei.  In the stands where he was, the limelight even overshadowed the game that was about to restart.

    "Look at our boss, he can watch every game with a mind-blowing effect." Nie Fei laughed on the court, and Hao Dong next to him nodded: "It's amazing, a football watcher has overshadowed all of us Guo Jingwen, this guy  It¡¯s still the same, I really miss this feeling.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled and waved upward, saying: "Low-key, low-key." The fans next to him burst into laughter at the same time.

    "You don't seem to be someone who likes to be in the limelight." Su Mei, who had always been generous when being looked at by so many eyes, felt a little embarrassed: "Why do you always like to make some stunts every time you watch football? Do you still need to be famous now?  ?¡±

    "Am I doing it to show off? Stupid girl." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Football is a sport that makes the audience happy However, we Chinese are used to treating competitive sports as a war, and we are burdened with too heavy a burden.  Pressure Football should be happy, just like that old fox Milu has always advocated, play football happily, enjoy football happily, and provide happiness to all audiences not only the players, but also the coaches and bosses  Being able to provide fans with happiness Why do fans like me? It's because I can bring them happiness! I dare say that in the domestic league, I am the most popular boss among other fans except local fans!  How much popularity will it bring to our club? Other owners have not noticed this yet, but they will gradually know in the future that the era of national football and national entertainment is coming!"

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    Falling behind at the start, the Iranian team¡¯s disadvantage is not only the right time and place, but also a substantial backwardness.

    The current Chinese team will not make the mistake of shrinking its defense as soon as it takes the lead. The outstanding results in recent years have not only made Chinese football famous in the world, but also given Chinese players full confidence!

    The current Chinese team will not have too many emotional fluctuations whether they are leading or lagging behind. At any time, they will only follow the tactics arranged by the coach and execute them with a stable mentality.

    A team that rarely fluctuates in emotions is very scary, and a team that can always "put me first" is even more scary. Although the Chinese team is still far from reaching this level, it is already outstanding in Asia.  .

    This mentality, in the easiest way to understand, is: "strong team style."

    Although the Chinese team is far from a strong team in the world.  But in Asia, if the Chinese team says that it is second-rate, then no team dares to say that it is first-rate!

    This mentality and self-confidence are based on the strong foundation of Chinese football and a series of outstanding results achieved in recent years.

    A team that has been losing from beginning to end and has never won much, even if it suddenly adds eleven world-class players, will never become a strong team!  The style of a strong team must be slowly established through consecutive victories, and it absolutely cannot be achieved overnight!

    After taking the lead, the Chinese team still relied on its strong overall strength to attack its opponents back and forth. On defense, the three midfielders completely covered the entire frontier of the penalty area. Wu Jiying and Li Wei stared at the Iranian team's most powerful offensive team.  The two most threatening players, Daiyi and Madavikiya, and Bagheri, another core player, were restrained by Nie Fei's offense. The offense that the Iranians were proud of was completely unable to produce.

    In terms of offense, the Chinese team's Nie Fei and Deco's offensive attacks made the Iranian team exhausted. Adriano's impact, Hao Dong's speed, Ma Tian's long shot and the assists of the two full-backs all created time and time again.  threaten.

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    Davechia played very depressed.

    Iran's wing attacks are basically concentrated on his side of the right wing, and the right wing is also the strongest wing of the Iranian team. It is superior to the left wing in both offense and defense. However, the Chinese team is basically better in offense.  Abandoning the left wing, both Ma Tian and Wu Jiying focused on defense and focused their offense on the right wing. From the beginning of the game to now, the ball has basically been concentrated on the right wing of the Chinese team and the left wing of the Iranian team.  Occasionally, the Iranian team took the initiative to hit the ball to the right, but was stubbornly blocked by the Chinese team.

    In the penalty area, Dai Yi was tightly entangled by Li Wei. Although Dai Yi is a veritable first-class forward in Asia, he is already thirty-two years old after all.  Generally speaking, the state declines very quickly. Even if Dai's state does not decline rapidly, he is still not the super center who scored four goals for the Iranian team in one game five years ago. With the advantages of his youth and strength and his ability in the Premier League,  With the defensive skills he had honed, Li Wei forced Dai to have a feeling of "a late hero"

    Without the two strongest offensive points, it will be difficult for the Iranian team's offense to have any impact on the Chinese team. Karimi is very good, but he cannot create too much under the double defense of Deco and Li Gang.  A big threat, and the good protection of the Chinese team in the penalty area also gave him no chance to break through. Hashemian was even drowned in the crowd

    Seeing that the attack had no effect and the score was one goal behind, the players of the Iranian team began to press forward one after another - it seems that the illusory "undefeated against the Chinese team" gave them a lot of confidence.

    The pressure in front of the Chinese team's goal suddenly became tight - but this is also a good opportunity. The pressure on the back line also means more opportunities in the frontcourt. It depends on who can seize the opportunity first.

    In terms of strength, the Iranian team is definitely one of the best in Asia, especially their offense.  But it seems to be lacking in defense. Once a team like this goes crazy, it will be terrible. The defense of the 97 Chinese team is not bad, but they still scored four goals in half an hour.

    To deal with such a team, Milu naturally has his own way - that is to drag!  Maximize the one-goal lead, try to control the ball in your own half, attract the Iranian team to press higher, and then expand the score through quick counterattacks and the personal abilities of several players in the frontcourt.

    In the twenty-eighth minute of the first half, the atmosphere in the stadium reached another peak!

    Karimi broke through the middle and distributed the ball to the right. After receiving the ball, Madavecchia barely passed the ball into the penalty area under Wu Jiying's close defense.  General Fan grabbed the lead and pushed the ball out of the penalty area. Ma Tian got the ball outside the penalty area, took two steps forward and immediately passed the ball straight to the frontcourt

    ;|No immediately started running and penetrated deeply into the heart of the Iranian team like two sharp blades!

    When counterattacking quickly, there are not many players involved in the attack.  And in fine!

    Due to the massive attack just now, not many players of the Iranian team stayed in their own backcourt. Bagheri met Nie Fei, and the remaining three defenders followed closely beside the two forwards of the Chinese team.

    Bagheri can definitely be regarded as Asia's top defensive midfielder. Not only does he defend well, he also has strong offensive ability. Although his trip to Europe was a failure, he is still a top player in Asia

    ;.;Quickly, I am afraid that Nie Fei will break through after getting rid of him.

    When he was one or two meters in front of Nie Fei, Bagheri cautiously slowed down, but Fei didn't slow down at all.  He poked the ball forward and rushed past Bagheri!

    Bagheri quickly turned around. After losing the possibility of an immediate foul, Bagheri had only one choice left, which was to follow Nie Fei and create pressure on him.

    He didn¡¯t dare to foul Nie Fei from behind. This is the home court of the Chinese team. Such a small foul is useless. If it is a big foul, it may get a red card, and then the game will no longer need to be played.

    ? .|.¡¯s movement got rid of the players who were staring at him.  Reaching for the ball.

    "Brother Hao!" Nie Fei shouted, raising his foot and preparing to pass the ball. Bagheri, who had been following Nie Fei closely, took a big step forward.  Then he stretched his foot across Nie Fei's passing line.

    But Nie Fei didn¡¯t pass the ball. After shouting, Nie Fei suddenly turned around, dodged Bagheri¡¯s interception, and then knocked back and passed the ball behind him!

    Deco came in from the back row and passed the ball into the penalty area without stopping!

    Not only Bagheri was deceived by Nie Fei's fake move, but also the two central defenders of the Iranian team. They pounced on Hao Dong at the same time, but Deco's pass was sent to Adriano in the penalty area.  at your feet!

    Adriano uses strongHe pressed his body against Rezai behind him, then suddenly turned around, dodged a gap, and then volleyed hard with his left foot.

    The ball flew like an arrow to the lower right corner of the goal. Mirzapur fell to the ground in time, but when he stretched out his hand, he was still ten centimeters away from the ball. The ball hit the net for the second time without any suspense!

    Adriano raised his hands high, and then hugged Deco, Hao Dong, Nie Fei and others tightly!

    Two to zero!  No one expected that this game would go so smoothly. In a direct confrontation with the strongest opponent in this group, they would lead by two goals in less than half an hour!

    "The Chinese team expanded the score! It was Wright Adriano who scored the goal! After receiving the ball, he volleyed from the front of the penalty area and broke Mirzapur's ten fingers! Let's take a look at slow motion an absolute goal  Dead corner! The ball almost flew into the left goal post! Beautiful counterattack. This is the first time in the past four years that the Chinese team has gathered all the best players to play. We didn¡¯t know until now.  It is so powerful now! Iran, the top country in Asia, is almost vulnerable to us! I think we have to look further, not just in Asia, our goal should be the world!  Roaring loudly, so far in the game, whether it is the scene or the score, the Chinese team has more than a little advantage. It is precisely because of this that Wong Tai Sin speaks so proudly!

    "We are indeed very strong now." Guo Jingwen took over the conversation seriously. His words also made the heads of the sports channel breathe a sigh of relief: "In Europe, we have the most overseas players. In the league, our  The league champions are also the most competitive in the Asian Club Cup. The national team, the National Olympics, the National Youthincluding the national youth players, our players of all ages are also proud of the entire Asia!  Our goals should be set further!¡±

    Countless fans are cheering, whether in the stands or in front of the TV - they have reason to cheer and reason to be proud.

    Amid constant cheers, the first half ended, and the Chinese team entered the halftime break with a two-goal advantage.

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    "Attack! Attack will be the only theme of our game in the second half!"

    In the Iranian team's locker room, head coach Blazevic said loudly with a livid face: "Being behind by two goals leaves us with the only option left to strengthen our offense! Use constant offense to defeat them! Their skills  It is indeed very good, but we have an advantage in terms of physique and physical fitness. To maximize our advantage, run back and forth when attacking. Madavecchia, especially you, they mainly put their defensive power on the left, then  In the second half, you should switch positions with Allawi and go to the right to attack their defense! Don't blindly raise the ball. Their two center backs are very good at heading the ball.  Rimi created the opportunity and then stepped in, do you understand?"

    "Understood!" The Iranian players did not feel discouraged because they were two goals behind in the first half, because they still have a psychological advantage - aren't they just two goals behind?  97 We are also two goals behind, and we are still two goals behind with only half an hour before the end of the game!  Back then we were able to score four goals in half an hour and now we can score four goals in half a game!

    But they forgot one thing, now and then!  Today's Iran is no longer the Iran it was at its peak four years ago, and the Chinese team is stronger than four years ago!

    After the start of the second half, the Iranian team really stepped up its attack. Madavecchia also began to frequently switch positions to the left to attack. Daei was not always at the forefront like he did in the first half, and began to frequently switch positions outside the penalty area, allowing  Karimi behind him inserted into the penalty area to attack.

    This tactical adjustment did play a certain role. The rotation of Dai, Karimi, Hashemian and others did bring some trouble to the Chinese team's defense, but Madavecchia's change of position did not  play any role.

    In terms of defensive ability, the defensive ability of Sun Chenghai, who guards the right wing of the Chinese team, is still better than that of Wu Jiying. Madavecchia was immediately entangled by Sun Chenghai after switching to the right wing - Madavecchia even felt that Sun Chenghai was alone here.  More difficult to deal with than Ma Tian and Wu Jiying on the left!

    As Wong Tai Sin said - the Chinese team is so strong now. This score and scene are not accidental. No matter in which link, the Chinese team must beat its opponents. No matter what tactics Blazevic changes, it will be  The fundamental disadvantage cannot be changed!

    Watching the Chinese team defy the Iranian team¡¯s attacks time and time again while constantly launching fierce attacks to threaten the opponent¡¯s goal, everyone knows that the Chinese team¡¯s advantage is unshakable!

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    Davecchia took the ball from the left. Facing Sun Chenghai's defense, he forced the ball towards him and was ready to break through.

    But Sun Chenghai is not slower than him. Although he is a bit thin compared to Madavecchia physically, after practicing in the Premier League for so long, his confrontation ability is already quite good. Seeing Madavecchia preparing to force a breakthrough,  He immediately turned around, put his body close to Madavecchia, and then ran down with the opponent's ball. When Madavecchia had just caught up with the ball, he immediately made a smooth tackle from the side and shoveled the ball out of the sideline!

    "Beautiful defense! Sun Chenghai's tackle was very clean and neat, without giving the opponent a chance! I think all Chinese fans should be familiar with Madavecchia. He can be regarded as a first-class full-back in League A, but he was still beaten by Sun  Cheng Hai has no temper at all! Maybe this is the difference between players who play in Europe and those who play in Asia!" Wong Tai Sin sighed.

    "Sun Chenghai is already an outstanding player. He is the youngest international player in the history of the Chinese team. He even entered the national team earlier than Nie Fei! And after he left Yunjia Tianyu, we have not been able to find him.  A right back who can compare with him." Guo Jingwen nodded and said: "After being influenced by the Premier League and Wenger's guidance, his ability has become even better. Being able to gain a foothold at Arsenal is enough to prove that he is a well-deserved No. 1 player in Asia.  A right back!"

    The Iranian team threw a throw-in. Madavekiya barely passed the ball into the penalty area after receiving the ball. Dai headed the ball over and Hashemian stepped in and shot, but Wu Jiying rushed up and blocked it with his body. Li Wei immediately shouted  Foot clearance.

    The ball flew far towards the Iranian team's half - another counterattack!

    "Go back to defense! Be careful of their counterattack!" Blazevic shouted loudly from the audience.  He was afraid of the Chinese team's counterattack. Both of the Chinese team's goals were scored through counterattacks. The front three of Hao Dong, Adriano and Nie Fei all had the ability to attack individually.  , coupled with the timely support from the players behind them, the Chinese team's counterattack was not just harassment!

    The players of the Iranian team immediately returned to defense. Bagheri entangled Nie Fei who was holding the ball. Nie Fei did not seem to intend to directly counterattack. Instead, after controlling the ball, he passed the ball back to Germany behind him.  Branch, start organizing the attack.

    Faced with an Iranian player grabbing the ball on the ground, Deco remained calm.  The ball was passed to Sun Chenghai who was on the right wing. After receiving the ball, Sun Chenghai broke forward, played a two-on-one with Nie Fei and then went down. Seeing that there was no chance to pass the ball, he passed the ball back to Nie Fei.  , Nie Fei passed the ball to Deco again, and Deco made a diagonal pass and passed the ball to Ma Tian on the left.

    A series of short passes.  The Chinese team moved its attack from the right to the left, and the Iranian team's defensive focus also moved to the left. Ma Tian immediately passed the ball in a wide range and passed it to Adriano who pulled out of the penalty area!

    Adriano did not stop after receiving the ball. He passed it directly to Nie Fei beside him, and then quickly ran into the penalty area. Nie Fei stopped the ball at his feet for a moment, then suddenly raised his foot and passed the ball with a spoon.  Sent directly to the restricted area!

    The moment he passed the ball, Adriano happened to pass through the Iranian defense in a parallel position.  A wide one-two!

    Faced with this series of wonderful cooperation, the Iranian team's defense immediately collapsed!

    Mirzapur strikes out!  But as soon as he ran in front of Adriano, Adriano, who had his back to the goal, had already hit the falling ball. The ball drew a parabola in the air and flew directly over Mirzapur's head.  Then it fell diagonally into the empty door!

    Three to zero!  A disappointing score for the Iranian team!

    Madavecchia stared blankly at the ball bouncing in the net, feeling helpless in his heart.

    Is this the strength of the Chinese team?  Is this still an Asian team?

    Madavecchia looked at Adriano who was celebrating and smiled bitterly in his heart again.

    A forward like this will have a place no matter which country he is in. Even in Brazil, as long as he continues to perform like this, representing the Brazilian team in the World Cup is not a luxury!  But why would such a player choose to become a Chinese national?

    Adriano¡¯s performance in the league was indeed outstanding, but he never thought that when he was surrounded by players like Hao Dong and Nie Fei who were already famous in Europe, he could actually be so outstanding!

    Able to attract such players to naturalize.  Chinese football, how far have you developed?

    "Three to zero! An absolutely big score!" Huang Taixian was also stunned. He didn't expect that the Chinese team could score such a big score with such overwhelming momentum.  Even inThey were full of confidence before the game, but few people could have expected that the game would go so smoothly - after all, the opponent was Asia's top Iran: "Adriano scored twice! Nie Fei's wonderful pass allowed Adria  Nuo faced the goalkeeper directly and used an irregular header to lob the goalkeeper.

    It¡¯s three goals!  Even though there is still more than half an hour before the game ends, it is certain that the victory of the Chinese team in this game has arrived!  The only question is how many goals we can win"

    The advantage in the score and the overall advantage - this made the Chinese fans at the scene very excited. Voices such as "Come on, Team China!" and "Score one more!" could be heard endlessly. After the Chinese team scored the third goal,  I don¡¯t know which stand started, but the Chinese fans started to stir up a wave of people!

    Noisy gongs and drums, blasting firecrackers, waving red flags, and huge crowds of people - although the atmosphere at the scene was not as high as this, it was not much different. The main reason was that the security checks were strict and the fans could not bring firecrackers into the stadium.

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    Under such unfavorable circumstances, the Iranian team still did not collapse. They were attacking in an almost tragic way - Blazevic on the sidelines no longer shouted, but put his hands on his chin, quietly  Watch the game.

    At this point in the game, everyone, including the Iranian team, is very clear - they have definitely lost, and their current offense is just to maintain their dignity.

    Under such a fierce attack, the Iranian team finally scored a goal - in the 71st minute, Madaveciya shot a long-range shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball was saved by Jiang Hai and then hit the goal post and bounced out. Dai Yi grabbed it and the Chinese team  The two defenders passed the ball to the goal again, and Hashemian shot into the empty goal to get one point back.

    This goal once again ignited a glimmer of hope for the Iranian team, and also allowed them to start attacking even more desperately!

    The game broke out again in the last quarter of an hour, and players from both sides once again started to attack on the court.

    Madavecchia broke through with the ball, and Wu Jiying came up to meet him. However, Madavecchia did not force the breakthrough. Instead, he passed the ball to Zare who was assisting behind him. Zare immediately moved with a big foot and passed the ball to the center.

    Bagheri rushed up from behind, exerted all his strength and raised his right foot to get in front of Deco and take a long shot!

    A long shot from thirty meters away!  At this distance, Bagheri still controlled the flight path of the ball very well, and the ball quickly flew to the upper right corner of the Chinese team's goal!

    Jiang Hai, who was standing slightly forward, quickly took a big step back, then jumped up and reached out to lift the ball out of the baseline!

    Fortunately, Jiang Hai is 1.97 meters tall. If he had been replaced by a shorter goalkeeper, the goal might have been scored.

    For the Iranian team¡¯s corner kick, almost all Iranian players rushed into the Chinese team¡¯s penalty area, but Jiang Hai attacked in time and hit the ball far ahead of everyone!

    The ball fell to Nie Fei's feet, and Nie Fei immediately took the ball and rushed towards the Iranian team's half - now the Iranian team's half is almost empty!

    If Madavecchia hadn't been paying attention to Nie Fei, Nie Fei would have extended his lead to the fourth ball - Madavecchia, who was no slower than Nie Fei, finally caught up before Nie Fei broke through to the penalty area.  He grabbed him and pulled Nie Fei down.

    The referee was quite merciful and only gave Madavikia a yellow card. The Chinese fans did not react much and only booed a few times. After all, they are players playing in our Chinese league, so they still have to give some.  Face-saving.

    A free kick on the right side of the penalty area is about thirty meters away from the goal - it is impossible to shoot directly from this distance

    ~Press up.

    "One more! Completely destroy their hopes!" Lin Cheng shouted loudly from the side.

    General Fan and Li Wei both ran up, and the Chinese team only left three players behind to defend - this is also a kind of atmosphere

    ]Thrown into the small penalty area, Hao Dong stepped in from the back and easily shot with his toe!

    "Hao Dong scored the fourth goal of the Chinese team! Four to one! The Chinese team is far ahead!" Huang Taixian shouted: "Although Hao Dong was not directly involved in the first three goals, he was  His containment and running gave Adriano and Nie Fei plenty of space to shoot. This goal may not be important, but it is the best reward for him!¡±

    Four to one, this is also the final score of this game. The Chinese team proved with their actual actions that the Chinese team is not only strong in the league and basic strengthIt has already suppressed Iran, and at the national team level, it has also suppressed it!

    Comprehensive suppression!

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    Biyi swept Iran, a completely asymmetrical game - not only the Chinese team made a profit, it shocked the world football world, at least it also shocked the Asian football world.

    The Iranian team lost to the Chinese team, which many people thought before the game started - after all, the advantage of the Chinese team lies there - they have the best players in Asia, a bye in the first round, plenty of physical fitness, good condition, and  Playing at home, with so many advantages, the possibility of not winning is still small, but it is quite surprising to be able to overwhelm the Iranian team in both process and score.

    In Asia, how many years has it been since Iran lost three goals?  At least since entering the 1990s, the Iranian team has basically never lost so miserably. Except for the 1993 World Cup qualifying match, they have never lost three goals in an official game, but they are often seen.  Using a big score to ravage other teams, such a team was solved by the Chinese team in the same way. How strong must the Chinese team be?

    Other teams in the same group as China lamented that the Chinese team's strong strength completely destroyed their confidence. Although the Iranian team lost, it still had a considerable advantage over them. The game only lasted two rounds.  Their hopes of advancing have become quite slim.

    In another match of this round, Uzbekistan defeated Qatar 2-1 at home and tied for first place with Iran and China with three points. Oman and Qatar both scored only one point.

    Having eliminated its biggest competitor, the Iranian team, the Chinese team has already gained a considerable advantage after only playing one game. This is quite surprising.

    The Saudi team in another group was snickering. Fortunately, they and the Chinese team are both first-level teams. Seeing that Iran was beaten so badly by the Chinese team, I believe that even if it were replaced by Saudi Arabia, it would not be much better - you know  Judging from historical results, China has always been quite experienced in fighting Saudi Arabia.

    ??While Chinese fans are still celebrating.  The Chinese national team has already flown to Mashkat after a day's rest to prepare for the second round of away game against Oman. Since this period is an international match day confirmed by FIFA, all major European teams will not play until September 15th.  The league will start the next round of the league, so that the overseas players of the Chinese team can stay in the national team until the fifth round of the top ten games is played on September 15th - the Chinese Football Association has already owned the Chinese national team  The clubs discussed it and released him back to the club after the home game against Uzbekistan on the 15th. Since the Chinese national team did not recruit overseas players last season, the Chinese Football Association also established a relationship with these clubs.  In order to maintain a good cooperative relationship, each club readily agreed to this.

    The schedule of the top ten games also did the Chinese Football Association a huge favor. The first game of the second cycle was originally in conflict with the European League.  However, the Chinese team had a bye in that round, and the two games on September 27 and October 7 coincided with the international football match day. In other words, the Chinese team was able to recruit overseas players for the first six top ten games.  Go to war.

    With the right time, right place, and right people, it can be said that the Chinese team¡¯s participation in the top ten competition is smooth sailing. It will be a disaster if it can¡¯t achieve good results again.

    In the away game against Oman, the Chinese team once again sent out its strongest lineup.  In the first half, Adriano and General Fan's penalty kicks helped the Chinese team gain a two-goal lead. In the second half, Milu replaced three substitutes. Yang Tian replaced Adriano, and Zhang Xiaorui replaced Nie Fei.  Shens replaced Ma Tian, ??but at the beginning of the second half, Yang Tian used a beautiful header to head Shens' free kick into the goal. The Oman team, which was desperately attacking, finally scored a goal before the end of the game.  opportunity, but their penalty kick was saved beautifully by Jiang Hai - three to zero, the Chinese team once again won a complete victory!

    And in another game.  It seems that they were hit too hard by the Chinese team. The Iranian team played an extremely bad game in Tehran. They actually lost to the Qatar team 0-2 at home, and their ranking fell to fourth place!

    After three rounds of fighting.  The Chinese team ranked first with six points with two wins from two games, Qatar was second with four points with three wins, one draw and one loss, Uzbekistan was third with three points with one win and one loss from two games, and Iran was fourth with one win and two losses from three games.  Oman finished last with two games, one draw and one loss!

    "The Iranian team is having a lot of fun now." Pei Wei smiled and said to Su Mei: "But with their strength, they can still achieve the second round of playoffs. After all, their abilities are there - it's just  , If they lose like this, it will be very beneficial to us. Maybe we can celebrate with a few more rounds!"

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    The Iranian team was tied, which is indeed quite beneficial to the Chinese team - only the first place can directly enter the World Cup, in the competition with the strongest opponent.  In addition to direct confrontation, we also hope that the opponent will capsize - at least now, the Iranian team has capsized once.??.

    After playing Oman, it was an away game against Qatar. The Chinese team¡¯s schedule in the first cycle was home, away, away, home, which also made them play two away games.

    To fly back to China, the distance between Oman and Qatar is not far, and the number of away games is virtually reduced.

    Although they suffered a small loss in the grouping, the Chinese Football Association's next work is still quite good. Whether it is a bye in the first round or a favorable home and away schedule, the Chinese team has not suffered any losses in this regard, unlike 97  In the top ten games of 2018, the Chinese team traveled home and away. They were almost exhausted before the game even started. If Pei Wei hadn't generously donated money later and chartered a special plane for the national team at his own expense to let them rest,  No matter how high Benitez's level is, he probably won't lead his team to a record of four wins and one draw to qualify first in the group one round ahead of schedule.

    You know, when there are a large number of West Asian teams participating in the top ten, whether the schedule is favorable is very important for East Asian teams like the Chinese team. After all, the distance between West Asian teams is relatively close, even if their schedules are  Playing home and away games will save a lot of energy compared to the Chinese team. There is a big difference in whether there is an advantage in this regard.

    The away match against Qatar is a test for the Chinese team. Qatar has caused a lot of trouble for the Chinese team in history, including in 1997, when they almost overthrew China in the away game. [Many fans are still afraid - if  If the Chinese team really lost that game, let alone qualifying directly, it would not be a good idea to even compete for second place!

    Therefore, the Chinese team also attaches great importance to this game. After playing the game against Oman, the Chinese team flew directly to Doha and began to prepare for this game.

    The loss of Chinese team personnel has also made Chinese fans worried - Hao Dong was injured in the last game against Oman. Although it was not too serious, he was unable to play in this game, and captain Ma Tian  and left back Wu Jiying accumulated two yellow cards and were suspended. Each of the three lines lost a general, especially on the left. Although the Chinese team's offense was mainly initiated by Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai on the right, Wu on the left  The combination of Jiying and Ma Tian is a defensive guarantee.

    In this case, Milu made considerable adjustments to the lineup. Yang Tian replaced Hao Dong and appeared on the front line to partner with Adriano. The midfielder unexpectedly sent Liaoning captain Zhao Junzhe to play as the left midfielder and the left back.  Wu Jiang from Yunjia Tianyu will serve as the director.

    This new lineup did not seem to have any effect in the first half of the game. Qatar stubbornly targeted Adriano, who had scored three goals in two games, and at the same time continued to threaten the Chinese team's goal through fierce counterattacks.  , before the end of the first half, he scored the first goal through a free kick in the frontcourt!

    Milu did not make a substitution at halftime, but continued to choose to believe in the players on the field - his persistence paid off. Just three minutes into the second half, Adriano broke into the penalty area after receiving Deco's pass.  Then he unexpectedly chose to pass the ball. Yang Tian took the risk of hitting the goal post and made a diving dive. At the back point, the ball that was about to go out of the baseline was pushed into the goal!

    One to one tie!  After the equalizer, the morale of the Chinese team was greatly boosted, and they launched wave after wave of attacks against Qatar's goal!

    In the 73rd minute of the game, Nie Fei pulled the ball to the right and made a beautiful shot. Zhao Junzhe, who came in from behind, shot directly from a long distance. The ball hit the Qatar defender and bounced out of the penalty area. Deco followed up with another long shot.  The ball went straight into the net, and the Chinese team took the lead. Deco also scored his first goal in the top ten!

    Since then, the Chinese team has become more and more courageous, while Qatar's morale has been hit repeatedly. Before the end, Qi Hong, who came on as a substitute, was knocked down after a breakthrough from the wing. Nie Fei drove the ball into the penalty area and assisted Li Wei, who came forward near the penalty spot.  Swinging his head towards the goal, the ball hit the net for the third time!

    Three to one!  The Chinese team relied on its strong strength to win a precious victory under unfavorable circumstances. It ranked first in the standings with nine points from three consecutive victories. Qatar, which lost this game, fell to third place. Uzbekistan scored 5-0 at home.  They defeated Oman and ranked second with six points from three games.

    But their second place did not last long - a week later, the Chinese team returned to their home court and defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 with the goals of two central defenders, General Fan and Li Wei.  This opponent reached third place - the Iranian team finally recovered after a round of rest. They defeated Oman 2-1 in the away game. They were tied with six points and overcame Uzbekistan by relying on their mutual wins.  , back to second place again.

    Four consecutive victories!  The Chinese team ended the first round of competition with great success and was only one step away from qualifying!

 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 462 Not exciting enough

    Chapter 462: Not exciting enough

    After the game against Uzbekistan, the national team was disbanded on the spot, and the overseas players returned to their clubs, while the domestic players got a week's rest. They could take advantage of this time to go home and visit their families, and at the same time, they could recover mentally.  relax for a moment.

    It went so smoothly, it went so smoothly. Even the most optimistic Chinese fans probably didn¡¯t expect that the top ten games would go so smoothly. This also made Chinese fans watch the Chinese team¡¯s bye in an unprecedented relaxed state.  Contest.

    In the match on September 21, Iran and Qatar won away games respectively. Iran defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 in the away game, while Qatar defeated Oman with three goals in the away game, occupying the second and third positions respectively. Oman scored five goals.  With only one point in each game, the hope of qualifying has basically been lost. Iran with nine points, Qatar with seven points and Uzbekistan with six points still have hope.

    "Whoever ranks second, we will beat him!" Chinese media shouted this as soon as this round of competition ended - the Chinese team's opponent in the next game, Iran, happened to be ranked second and third in the group.  In the fourth game, Qatar ranked second and was beaten by the Chinese team in the away game. In the fourth game, Uzbekistan ranked second and was easily defeated by the Chinese team at home. Now, it is Iran's turn.

    It¡¯s no wonder that the Chinese media have such confidence and pride - the performance of the Chinese team does give them the capital to speak out like this. Even if they are playing away from home, they still face the Iranian team and their devilish home stadium, Azadi Stadium. The Chinese team  Still have the confidence to defeat the opponent!

    After these two games, the Chinese team gathered in Beijing and then chartered a flight to Tehran, while the overseas players flew directly from Europe to Tehran and then joined the national team there.

    As long as the opponent is defeated in this game, and if Qatar cannot defeat Uzbekistan at home in another game, then the Chinese team will get tickets to the 2002 World Cup three rounds in advance!

    So in this game.  Milu also sent out the entire main lineup. He must defeat his opponents in the away game and directly enter the World Cup!

    The Iranian team, which was fighting against the odds, put up a tenacious resistance, but the suspense was broken in the second half - Nie Fei played a beautiful one-on-one with Deco in the 63rd minute of the game and then broke into the penalty area and faced the attack.  The goalkeeper easily scored and broke the deadlock!

    The Iranian team launched a wave of attacks in the remaining time, but the Chinese team, with all its members recovered, still tenaciously maintained the score until the end - the Chinese team won its fifth consecutive victory!

    But news came from another venue that Qatar scored a crucial goal at the last minute.  They defeated Uzbekistan 3-2 at home and moved into second place with ten points. Since Qatar has two games left to play, the Chinese team still has not theoretically won the first place in the group.

    This theory means that if the Chinese team loses all the next three games and Qatar wins all, then the Chinese team will be surpassed by Qatar by one point - in fact, everyone knows that this is impossible!

    Therefore, fans across the country are relatively happy despite regrets. The next game against Oman is at home.  As long as you score one point, you will be guaranteed the right to qualify - wouldn't it be more meaningful to save the biggest celebration at home?

    October 7th, Yunjia!

    This medium-sized city has become a holy place for countless Chinese fans. Since the day the Chinese team returned to Yunjia, countless fans have poured into Yunjia, waiting for the arrival of that extremely exciting moment!

    The influx of countless fans in a short period of time made the Yunjia Municipal Government both happy and worried.  The good news is that with so many fans flocking to Yunjia City, they must have food, drink and accommodation, and the fans who can come to Yunjia will not be fans without spending power.  How much wealth will the consumption of so many people bring to the entire Yunjia City?  How many development opportunities will it bring to the local economic development of Yunjia City?  What is worrying is that the influx of so many outsiders in a short period of time will also be a considerable test for the public security of Yunjia City!

    So now the Yunjia City Government is in a conflicting mood. They both hope that the game will start as soon as possible, but also hope that the game will start as late as possible - the later the game starts, the longer the non-local fans will stay in Yunjia. Yunjia  The greater the city's income, the greater the pressure on public security.  And when the game starts, fans will gather near Fengyun Stadium, so the pressure on public security will be reduced a lot.

    Naturally, the passage of time will not change according to human will. Time is still neither fast nor slow. On October 7th, Chinese football has also ushered in another historic moment!

    The eighth round of the top ten is also the sixth game of the Chinese team.  Host against Oman.  As long as he can defeat his opponent, no matter what happens in another game,?What about the win or loss against Qatar.  The Chinese team will win the first place in the group two rounds in advance and directly enter the World Cup finals.

    Facing five games with one draw, four losses and only one point, scoring one goal and conceding 13 goals, Oman, a truly weak team in this group, has no reason for the Chinese team, which has won five consecutive games, not to win?  Is there any reason not to enter the World Cup?

    Cut the mess with a quick knife!  This is Milu¡¯s choice!

    Although he faced the weakest opponent in the group, Milu still sent out the entire main lineup. Firstly, because the main lineup, which is mainly composed of overseas players, may not have many opportunities to practice together before the start of the World Cup finals. Now they play more  One game at a time, and the second is to ensure early qualifying, so that in the next two games, substitute players can be used for training to familiarize themselves with the game, and it is also an opportunity to show their faces.

    The game went very smoothly. The Oman team, which had no hope of victory at all, retreated and defended from the beginning of the game. Their tactics of staying in the game once caused the Chinese team's offense to encounter great difficulties.  ¡ª¡ªFaced with a turtle whose head and limbs can be fully retracted in its shell, even a tiger would find it difficult to eat.

    However, the Chinese team still opened the door to victory in the first half. In the 31st minute, Nie Fei and Deco played a two-on-one and then passed the ball to the left. Ma Tian received the ball and passed the ball, replacing Hao Dong.  Under the cover of Adriano, Yang Tian shot five meters in front of the goal and scored, one to zero!

    After the start of the second half.  Milu replaced Nie Fei with Yu Genwei, who looked tired on the court. This substitution immediately had an effect. In the 71st minute, Li Gang kicked the ball from the wing. Yang Tian and Adriano passed the ball with consecutive headers.  Yu Genwei stepped in and shot a powerful shot near the penalty spot, and the ball hit the net for the second time!

    The Chinese team, which was leading 2-0, had basically secured the victory. In this case, they began to control the ball.  And Milu also constantly controlled the situation on the court through substitutions.

    When the game ended in a few minutes, the players on the field didn't attack much anymore. They just tossed the ball back and forth under their feet. The fans in the stands did not pay attention to the game. They started to  Cheering constantly, waiting for the moment when the game ends.

    Finally, the referee complied and blew the whistle to end the game just after the ninety minutes, and cheers like a landslide and tsunami immediately erupted in the stands!

    "World Cup. We are coming!" These seven characters appeared on the screen broadcast by the sports channel, and at the same time, firecrackers sounded all over the country!

    All the players of the Chinese team poured into the stadium to celebrate, and the fans at the scene jumped over the stands and rushed into the field. Countless national flags began to wave in the center of the field!

    Pei Wei was not in this group, he was still sitting in the stands.  He and Su Mei looked at the field with a smile on their faces - although the lawn had been ruined to a terrible state, he did not feel any heartache.

    "Haha, Su Mei, I suddenly felt that qualifying this time didn't seem as good as last time" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "How can it be compared? Last time was historic after all, but this time it is not." Su Mei was stunned for a moment, and then replied.

    "I think it's not just because of this." Pei Wei shook his head: "Maybe it's because the game went so smoothly Six consecutive wins and successfully qualified. Although this feeling is good, it seems not as good as going through all the hard work at the last moment.  It¡¯s so exciting to get the right to qualify.¡±

    "Wow, you are a masochist." Su Mei said with a smile: "Wouldn't it be nice to qualify smoothly? Do you know how many Chinese fans will have heart attacks if we have to wait until the last moment?"

    "That's true." Pei Wei laughed: "It's a good thing to be successful after all This makes me look forward to next year's World Cup finals even more! I am a person who likes to pursue excitement, but now the Chinese team is in Asia  It seems like it can¡¯t bring any excitement to me anymore¡­¡±

    is talking.  Nie Fei, who was draped with a national flag, had already happily ran towards the stands, shouting: "Damn, boss, boss lady, what are you still doing sitting in the stands? Come down and celebrate with us!"  "

    Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Deke, and Adriano who were following behind also shouted, "Okay!" Pei Wei laughed.  Then he took Su Mei's hand and stood up.

    really.  Compared with the ups and downs of the Big Ten game in 1997, this journey to the Big Ten game can be regarded as a matter of course.  Although it is calm, it does not make the fans less excited, but it does lose a little suspense and excitement.

    But Pei Wei looked at the faces of the fans in the stadium that were so ecstatic that they were almost deformed, and his mood became excited¡ª¡ª

    So what does it matter?  importantYes, we have indeed qualified, and we have entered the World Cup finals two rounds ahead of schedule. Next year, Chinese fans will not need to support other teams. In cities where the Chinese team participates in the competition, they can proudly say:  "I am Chinese!"

    Why did you join Chinese football?  Isn't it just to make Chinese fans less painful and regretful?  At least now, I have done this to a certain extent!

 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 463 Qatar, please pay back the debt for 1989!

    Chapter 463: Qatar, please pay off the debt for 1989!

    Chinese fans are celebrating the national team's successful entry into the 2002 World Cup so much that all the Chinese fans have forgotten about another game that is being played at the same time - as long as the Chinese team wins this game, they will definitely qualify. China  Fans don't care what happens between Iran and Qatar!

    But this game is actually the most important game in this round. Qatar has ten points and Iran has nine points. However, the Iranian team lost to Qatar at home in the first cycle, and Qatar's last game was against a powerful team.  China, so this game is extremely important to both sides. No matter who loses the game, they will probably lose even the hope of competing for second place!

    Especially the Iranian team. If they cannot win Qatar in the away game in this game, then if the Chinese team lets go in the next round, the Iranian team will be eliminated one round early - who can be sure that the Chinese team will not take revenge.  What if the Iranian team deliberately lost to Qatar?

    The Iranian team, which was fighting against the odds, showed the strength of Asia's top teams. They struggled to equalize twice after falling behind twice. Five minutes before the end of the game, Madavekiya's wonderful world wave helped the Iranian team score.  With a crucial goal, the Iranian team defeated Qatar 3-2 in an away game and won a crucial victory!

    After this game, the Iranian team's points reached 12 points. As long as they can defeat Oman, which is at the bottom of the group, in the last game, they can overtake Qatar, which ranks second in the group, and qualify for the play-offs. The situation is very favorable.  , and the situation of the Qatar team is very bad. If they want to participate in the play-offs, they must defeat the Chinese team in the away game, and then hope that Oman can at least draw with Iran in the last round, so that they can occupy the advantage through the relationship between the wins and losses.  Youlai occupies the second place.

    ? But it¡¯s good for Qatar.  The Chinese national team, which has already qualified in advance, has announced that it will use all domestic players in the next two top ten games. This is an opportunity for Qatar, at least they are facing a Chinese team that is not at its peak.

    And it is difficult for the Chinese team, which has already qualified in advance, to face the remaining two games with a serious attitude, which also makes Qatar more confident in this game.

    It is a pity that Qatar has ignored the retaliatory mentality of the Chinese team. In the "three black minutes" in 1989, Qatar was one of the victims of the Chinese team.  In 1997, the Chinese team almost capsized in Qatar. Even if the overseas players did not return to China by then, the Chinese team had no reason to give up the game!

    Furthermore, even if the players on the Chinese team in this game are all domestic players, these players have not had many opportunities to play in previous games. Just to perform well, they will give their best in the game!

    What¡¯s more, the game against Qatar was the last home game for the Chinese team in this top ten competition, just to be worthy of the fans.  They will also fight with 120% of their abilities in this game!

    Therefore, when the game started, the Qatar team discovered that they were not facing a team that had completed its task and was not interested in playing.  But a team that is full of momentum and wants to take action on Qatar!

    ¡°Don¡¯t forget the three black minutes!¡±

    On the day of the game, there were countless banners in the stands, but the most eye-catching one was this one - these seven words also show the mentality of Chinese fans: "Want to enter the play-offs? We won't agree!"

    In this game.  Milu sent out such a lineup. The goalkeeper is played by the second goalkeeper Ou Chuliang. The four defenders from right to left are Xu Yunlong from Beijing, Zhang Enhua from Dalian, Zhu Guosheng and Wujiang from Yunjiadi, and the midfielder is  Deco partnered with Zhao Junzhe, with Shanghai's Shen Si on the left midfielder and Yunjia's Li Fang on the right midfielder.  Adriano is paired as a forward with Qingdao's young player Qu Tao.

    Perhaps to take care of the emotions of the Yunjia fans, Milu sent five players from Yunjia Tianyu in this game. In fact, Milu did this not only to take care of the emotions of the Yunjia fans. He had two reasons.  First, this is the home ground of Yunjiadi, and they are more familiar with this venue, and secondly.  The possibility of Yunjia winning the league championship this year is quite high.  It is a common practice for a country's national team to be composed of domestic league champions, just like the Dalian Gang in the national team in the past.

    ? Put aside the technical factors.  Milu's move really made Yunjia fans very happy. Although since Yunjia Tianyu entered the A-A, many Yunjia players have entered the national team through their outstanding performance, which has already made up for the history of Yunjia football.  It is an embarrassing situation that there is no vacancy in the national team, but it is rare to see such a grand occasion like today - five Yunjia players selected for the national team appeared together. Although this game is not that important anymore, such a selection rate and appearance  RateIt also proves the fact that the importance of Yunjia Football in Chinese football has been perfectly demonstrated!

    Regarding this point, Yunjia fans are even happier than when Yunjia Tianyu won two consecutive league championships. During that time, although Yunjia Tianyu swept China and even Asia, many people still criticized having six outstanding players.  The Yunjia Tianyu team with foreign aid actually hinders the development of Chinese players, but with the growth of Yunjia's local players, the absurdity of this statement has become known to everyone - it can provide the national team with five international players and six international players.  How could Austria and the clubs with three overseas players hinder the development of Chinese football!

    Pei Wei in the stands, looking at the five energetic Yunjia players in the stadium, felt beyond words.

    From an empty shell club with only eight players and no coach at the beginning, it now has more than ten players with national team experience at all levels, six echelons of different age groups, and nine wealthy clubs with football schools all over the country.  How could the energy that Pei Wei spent on this be expressed in numbers!

    At the beginning, the basic strength of Yunjia football was weak (the basic strength here does not mean that there are not many young players, but that there are not many players who can play and reach the professional league level). They could only choose excellent foreign players and introduce outstanding players.  Domestic aid is used to drive young local players to grow together to compete in the league. Although the results are good, there are very few players who can be selected for the national team. Many commentators even think that Yunjia Tianyu will be a relegation team without foreign aid!  Now, after so many years of development, Yunjia's domestic players have finally begun to grow up. Most of the first-line members have the ability to be selected for national teams at all levels, and good players from all echelons have begun to emerge one after another  ¡­

    Talent training is indeed not something that can be accomplished overnight!  With such abundant financial resources and advanced theories, I did not make any detours. Coupled with the training of several world-class foreign teachers, it took more than six years to reach the current situation. Fortunately, since Yunjia  Tianyu's echelon training system has been formalized, so there will be no need to spend so much time in the future.

    Pei Wei firmly believes that with the football schools that Yunjia Tianyu now has all over the country, Chinese football will never be in the dilemma of having no successors, let alone a situation where the national youth team can only choose from a mere 200 players of the right age!

    In the past, when the national team lost, fans always lamented: "We are a big country like China, with a population of more than one billion. How can we not even pick out a national team?" In fact, such an idea has led to a huge misunderstanding - China has  Such a large population base is good, but for football, the population base is quite weak. Only when more and more young people play football can the huge potential of China's population be tapped!

    As a saying goes: "Giving each Chinese a piano, Beethoven is nothing!" But there must be so many pianos

    ??The Chinese team firmly controlled the situation on the court at the beginning of the game.

    With the current number of Chinese players, those who can be selected for the national team will not be mediocre. Although they are not as good as overseas players, the gap will not be too big, not to mention the obvious advantage of the Chinese team - they were also at home in the last game.  Fighting, without the fatigue of travel, this is one of them. The players who played in this game rarely played in the previous games, and their physical fitness is definitely much better than that of Qatar, which traveled back and forth and just had a fierce collision with the Iranian team.  , This is the second one. Playing at home, they are very familiar with the weather and the venue. This is the third one. The substitute players hope to use their performance to enter the World Cup squad. They are highly motivated. This is the fourth

    Qatar's only advantage may be that their tacit understanding is higher than that of the Chinese team composed of substitute players, but when half of the players in a team are from the same club, they may not be able to do this.  leading!

    Only thirteen minutes into the game, the Chinese team made a strong attack!  Deco made a wonderful pass from the center to Li Fang. Li Fang's accurate cross from the right fell in front of Adriano in the penalty area. Adriano naturally would not give up this opportunity. He succeeded in a late shot six meters in front of the goal.  zero!

    Before the end of the first half, Zhao Junzhe stole the ball in the backcourt and made a beautiful long pass. Qu Tao, who was extremely fast, stepped in from the back row and scored the next goal!

    In the second half, it was another one-on-one counterattack. Yu Genwei, who came on as a substitute, made a clever shot from the penalty area, three to zero!

    "The Chinese team completely defeated their opponents! Qatar, please pay back the debt for 1989!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly.

    There is still one round left in the game, and there is no suspense anymore. The Chinese team's performance of fair competition not only allowed them to win seven consecutive victories, but also locked the Iranian team, which had a bye in this round, into the second place. They will compete with another group.  The second place will compete for half of Asia's quota, and then compete with Europe.The fourteenth place in China competes for tickets to the World Cup. Although the hope is slim, it is not impossible.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 464 Reincarnation

    On September 19, the Chinese team on the expedition to Tashkent defeated Kirstan 2-1 and ended the final round of the game with a complete victory. In another venue, the Iranian team sent out a team that had already been determined to be ranked second.  Most of the substitutes tied Oman 2-2 and qualified for the play-offs. Their opponent will be the second-placed UAE team in another group.

    The players of the national team immediately disbanded on the spot after returning to Beijing from Tashkent - the reason why there was no celebration party was because after winning Oman and qualifying early, the Chinese team held a grand celebration ceremony in Beijing, and at this time overseas  Without the players, the welcome meeting has little meaning.

    After two days of rest, the international players returned to their respective clubs to prepare for the next league match.

    For Chinese fans, the World Cup qualifiers are over. After the celebration, they are more concerned about the next four rounds of the league. Yunjia Tianyu has an obvious advantage. They are now five points ahead of second place Dalian Dongfang.  , a full 18 points ahead of Shandong Donghai, which jumped to third place. As for Shanghai Shenhua, this team that once narrowed the point gap with Yunjia Tianyu to one point has lost all ten games due to its continuous sluggish state.  After losing eight of them, Yunjia Tianyu had already opened up a 20-point gap.

    However, the schedule is not so favorable for Yunjia Tianyu. In addition to the weaker Yunnan in the last round, their opponents in the last four rounds are Shanghai, Chongqing and Shandong. Although these three teams have already  They have lost the hope of winning the championship, but with the dignity of being a strong team, they will not let Yunjia Tianyu step on them easily, and Dalian's opponents are relatively weak, except for Shandong.  Yunnan, Sichuan and Qingdao in other places are far behind Dalian Dongfang in terms of absolute strength. What Dalian Dongfang needs to do is to expect Yunjia Tianyu to make mistakes after winning the remaining games.

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    "We must not make mistakes!"

    On the first day after the team's intensive training, Mourinho said in the most serious tone to the players who had been resting for more than two months: "Yes, we are indeed in a good situation now, leading Dalian by five points, and  We also have an advantage in the mutual confrontation. In other words, as long as we can score seven points in the remaining four games, we will ensure that we win the championship. But it can also be said: as long as we lose two games, then we will win the championship.  It is possible to be overturned by Dalian! Our advantage is definitely not as obvious as imagined - do you understand?"

    "Understood!" the players replied solemnly together.

    "Everyone must remember. We have not won the league championship for two years. Before the start of this season, among all the teams capable of competing for the championship, we were also the least favored - and it was you.  Your outstanding performance proved to everyone that Yunjia Tianyu is still the best team in the league!" Pei Wei continued: "The league championship is the best reflection of a club's overall strength in the country's league.  The points are even higher than the Asian Club Cup championship. After all, the cup is much more accidental than the league. This year's championship will be another manifestation of Yunjia Tianyu's overall strength, and will also be proof of the ability of the new generation of Yunjia Tianyu players.  ! Except for captain Zhu Guosheng, vice-captain Wu Jiang, Ai Lin, Yu Xiaowei, Zhang Yiming and other players, none of you have ever tasted the taste of a league championship. Tell me, do you want to know what it feels like to be a league champion?  "

    "Think!" the players shouted loudly.  Chu Ran even said loudly: "Boss, I want to taste the championship bonus even more!"

    The players laughed even harder. Although Zhu Guosheng, the former funnyman, still had his temper after being promoted to captain, he rarely said such things.  After Chu Ran entered the first team, he took on this role without hesitation, so although this kid is usually a bit proud, he is still very popular in the team.

    The harmonious atmosphere among the players made Pei Wei very happy, and he also noticed that when Chu Ran said this witticism, Chen Wei in the crowd was also smiling happily. That smile was completely from the heart.  There is no trace of forcedness.

    Chen Wei has resumed training in September. During this period, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s domestic players did not have a long vacation, but trained every three days to maintain their condition.  But according to Li Huajun, who returned to the reserve team to catch players for training, Chen Wei trains with the reserve team almost every day, which is obvious.  He wants to return to form as soon as possible.

    For goalkeepers, sometimes whether the substitute goalkeeper can play does not depend on whether he is in good condition, but on whether the main goalkeeper will be injured or in very poor condition - this is quite unfair, but there is no way, there is no way  Any coach will use the position of goalkeeper to rotate. It has always been very difficult for a substitute goalkeeper to make a breakthrough.

    Chen Wei has reason to dislike Chu Ran.???It was Chu Ran who took his place, and the reason was just

    It's just bad luck and injury - but judging from Chen Wei's current performance, he doesn't have any grudges at all.

    "A very rare young man."

    Pei Wei was used to seeing the intrigues in the shopping mall and the overt and covert fights for positions among the players he had learned about in his previous life. Pei Wei let out a heartfelt admiration from the bottom of his heart.

    But no matter how good Chen Wei's character is, looking at the current situation, it will be difficult for him to take over the main position from Chu Ran - during Chen Wei's absence due to injury, Chu Ran performed very well, although he is tall.  Not tall, but his excellent jumping ability and sharp reactions make up for his lack of height, and his energetic performance on the court is also very popular with fans - in this case, Mourini  It is impossible for Ao to replace his main position with Chen Wei.

    Although this is very unfair to Chen Wei - he was injured because he tried his best in the game, but lost his main position because of such hard work - it is very cruel, but this is football.

    As long as Chu Ran doesn't make very serious mistakes and his condition continues to be sluggish, then Chen Wei will return to the days when Xiao Fei was there - working honestly on the bench, only in insignificant games.  and cup appearances.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei sighed in his heart, and then he remembered that Chen Wei was injured in the game against Shanghai, and Yunjia Tianyu's first official game after returning from injury was against Shanghai.  ¨D¨DThis seems to be a reincarnation

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    In the home game against Shanghai, Mourinho did not send Chen Wei to play - in the world of football, perhaps humble people are more likely to be sacrificed - just like the three forwards of Newcastle in the Premier League in later generations, Croy  Witt always cursed when he was substituted. Although Shearer didn't say anything when he was substituted, he looked unhappy. Only Luke applauded in the stands when he was substituted. Then Luke became a regular  The person who was replaced midway¡ªif not, who would you replace?

    However, Mourinho still sent Chu Ran to play not because Chen Wei would not complain, but more from a technical point of view - anyway, Chen Wei has not played a formal game for a long time, and rashly playing will only cause trouble.  It had the opposite effect. It is estimated that Chen Wei himself did not intend to appear immediately.

    Among the other players, Mourinho hid the two international players Adriano and Deco. Others Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Li Fang and others all played. The right back sent Hu Junli, Du Wei and Zhu Guosheng partnered as the central defender.  On the field are Li Fang, Zhang Yiming, Zheng Zhi and Grosso, with Weah and teenager Sun Bing partnering on the forward line.

    The reason for letting Deco and Adriano rest is because they have been the main players in the previous top ten games. They have consumed a lot of physical energy and are not in the best physical condition. Especially Adriano, who has been in eight games.  He played in all the top ten games without missing a beat - Milu was not prepared to send him in the last two games, but after receiving Pei Wei's advice, in order to make up for 75% of the national team's appearances in two years  According to the recorded amount, Adriano still played in the last two games, so Mourinho let them rest in this round, while the other three international players did not play many games.

    Although Shanghai Shenhua has lost the hope of competing for the league championship this season, they do not want to let Yunjia win so easily, especially since Yunjia entered the A-A, Shanghai Shenhua has been in a single-season face-to-face confrontation.  Yunjia Tianyu has never had an advantage before. Although they lost at home in the first round, Shanghai Shenhua is confident of coming back in the away game!

    However, Shanghai Shenhua has obviously forgotten one thing. This season, Yunjia Tianyu seems to like to break the so-called "curse". At least in the previous games, they defeated Sichuan twice at home and away, breaking the record of not having a head-on victory in a single season.  Against the curse that Sichuan has never had an advantage.

    Although only two foreign players were sent, and although the two main players of the national team failed to play, Yunjia Tianyu's strong overall strength worked and was still able to field a very competitive lineup. From the beginning of the game, it was a close match with Shanghai Shenhua.  An evenly matched attack started, and before the end of the first half, Wu Jiang provided a beautiful assist, helping Weah score the first goal!

    After that, Shanghai Shenhua launched a fierce counterattack, but Chu Ran¡¯s wonderful performance killed Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s scoring opportunities one by one. At the beginning of the second half, Li Fang relied on a beautiful direct free kick to score another victory!

    Seeing victory in sight, Mourinho made a rather surprising substitution - No. 1 Chen Wei replaced No. 12 Chu Ran!

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 465 The World¡¯s Talents

    Generally speaking, there are only two situations when the goalkeeper is replaced midway through the game. The goalkeeper is injured. The second is that the goalkeeper's performance on the field is so poor that the head coach can't stand it. But Mourinho's  The substitution was not due to these two reasons.

    Chen Wei stood fully armed on the sidelines and took turns raising his legs to let the fourth official check his spikes. On the court, Chu Ran took off his gloves and walked down the court with a smile. After walking to the sidelines, he hugged Chen Wei vigorously:  "Come on!" Then he walked to the bench.

    Chen Wei ran quickly towards the goal - for the first time in five months, he set foot on the lawn of an official match. At this moment, Chen Wei was only filled with excitement!

    The 60,000 Yunjia fans in the stands applauded collectively, welcoming the former main goalkeeper back to the court. In the first ten rounds of the game, Yunjia Tianyu was able to achieve an unbeaten record. Chen Wei's outstanding performance played the most important role. Yunjia  Fans will never forget!

    There are only more than 20 minutes left before the end of the game. For Shanghai Shenhua, their hope of victory is very slim, but Mourinho's substitution has given them another glimmer of hope - a player who has been away from the stadium for five months.  Whether the goalkeeper can still adapt to the atmosphere of the game and whether he can maintain a tacit understanding with the defenders is a question.

    At the same time, Mourinho's substitution made the Shanghai Shenhua players angry - he actually replaced the outstanding goalkeeper with more than 20 minutes left in the game - are you looking down on us?

    "Strengthen the offense! Use more long-range shots and crosses from the wing, and be ready to pick up the slack!" Petronovi? shouted loudly from the sidelines. Although he was also annoyed by Mourinho's substitution, Petronovi? was still sharp.  I discovered that this is a good opportunity for Shanghai Shenhua!

    "Using more long-range shots is bullying Chen Wei, who has not played in five months, and his shooting skills will definitely not be very good.  The cross from the wing was in the hope that Chen Wei and the defenders in front of him could not regain a tacit understanding - these words of Peternovic showed his excellent ability to judge the situation.

    Qi Hong dribbled the ball through the middle, and after attracting Zhang Yiming's defense, he suddenly distributed the ball to the right. Petkovic inserted the ball diagonally and directly hit a powerful long-range shot without stopping the ball!

    This long-range shot was of very high quality. It passed over many obstacles in the penalty area and flew directly to the upper right corner of the goal!

    A pair of big hands suddenly appeared in front of the ball and pounced on the ball steadily - Chen Wei used a beautiful side dive to prevent Shanghai's goal!

    "A beautiful save! One hundred and fifty-three days after leaving the court, Chen Wei announced his return with a wonderful save!" Guo Jingwen's roar echoed in the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium: "Coincidentally, Chen Wei came on  The injury was caused by saving Alberts' shot in the game against Shanghai, and he appeared in the game against Shanghai thirteen rounds later. This is a coincidence, but I believe it is a fate.  Reincarnation, the whole text is small, God arranged this opportunity for revenge for Chen Wei! "

    Guo Jingwen's roar was not only heard by the fans, but also by the players on the field and the coaches off the field. Pei Wei secretly extended his thumb to the stands and praised in his heart: "Guo Jingwen, you kid is so eloquent.  "

    Shanghai Shenhua¡¯s offensive suddenly accelerated, three minutes later.  Shanghai Shenhua made a comeback, Qi Hong got out of the way in front of the penalty area, raised his foot and shot a very low-ball shot!

    Chen Wei made a sharp side dive and saved the ball out of the baseline with one palm!

    Shens took a tactical corner kick. The ball stayed at the feet of Wu Jiying, who came forward for an assist, and then returned to Shens. Shens dribbled the ball to the corner of the penalty area, took a look at the situation in the penalty area, and then suddenly took a lob.  Far corner!

    Chen Wei suddenly took a step back, blocked the ball with one hand using an action similar to picking up a backboard on a basketball court, and then quickly reached out again to grab the ball tightly.  Didn't give the Shanghai team's two forwards any chance to shoot!

    "Defend harder!" Chen Wei shouted loudly: "I've already been tested, right?"

    "Okay, stop talking nonsense, you won't have another chance to perform!" Zhu Guosheng shouted, and then drove the ball thrown by Chen Wei far away.

    In the next game.  Yunjia Tianyu's defense fulfilled Zhu Guosheng's words and successfully maintained the score until the end. Yunjia Tianyu scored the key three points on the way to the championship!

    However, Chen Wei¡¯s outstanding performance after coming on as a substitute posed a problem for head coach Mourinho.

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    Milan Bar.

    "It's difficult, it's really difficult." Mourinho raised his glass and took a sip, shook his head, then raised his glass and took another sip, and sighed again.

    "No, Mr. Magic Bird." Pei Wei looked at Mulini with interest.?: "You called me to the bar in a hurry and didn't invite me to drink. Are you just asking me to listen to you complaining here? What's so difficult?"

    "Do you like to give people nicknames? Wenger's title of 'Professor'

    You called it out.  You also called Benitez a 'blank slate'a power bird, come on, I'm human.  Not an animal.  "Mourinho glanced at Pei Wei, and then sighed again: "I'm worried You think Chu Ran or Chen Wei, which of these two goalkeepers should we choose?  "

    "Of course it's Chu Ran. He has been performing very well. We have no reason to replace him - unless he has a continuous downturn or is injured." Pei Wei said without thinking.

    "You're right." Mourinho nodded: "But don't you think this is unfair to Chen Wei? He was injured because he was fulfilling his duty as a goalkeeper in the game, and his kind  His failure to give up caused him to lose his main position - is this fair? "

    "Then what can we do? The position of goalkeeper is too special and it is impossible to adopt a rotation system." Pei Wei shrugged: "Besides, there are only three games left this season, so it is okay to take turns.  "

    "The problem is that Yunjia Tianyu does not only have games this season to play." Mourinho shook his head: "What should we do next season? Or should we take turns to play? Not to mention that this is likely to bring negative consequences to the team's results.  The impact, neither goalkeeper will be satisfied with this! It is impossible for any team to evenly distribute the playing time of the two goalkeepers, which will only get worse and cause huge chaos in the locker room!¡±

    "Then it's fair competition and the best will win." Pei Wei said: "I think all teams are like this."

    "Of course this is a way." Mourinho nodded: "But have you ever considered the ages of the two of them? Chu Ran is only eighteen years old, and Chen Weiwei is only twenty-one years old. At this age,  For a goalkeeper, he has not yet reached maturity, which means he still has a lot of potential that can be tapped. For a goalkeeper, after entering a professional team, the only way to increase his strength is to play more games. If there are no games for a long time, he can play.  , then there is only one consequence, level degradation, and when you reach a certain age, there will be no growth No matter who this happens to, I don¡¯t think you want to see it. "

    "Then what should we do?" Pei Wei began to realize the seriousness of this problem. In the past, Chen Wei played as a substitute because he was still very young, and training and reserve team games were enough to maintain his condition, but now  No amount of training can increase Chen Wei's experience. The only way to increase his strength is to play more games. What's more, because Chen Wei is willing to be a substitute and feels comfortable letting him be wasted on the bench, Pei Wei doesn't want to see it.

    "The only way." Mourinho frowned: "Two equally young goalkeepers with the same outstanding abilities, no matter how harmonious their relationship is, cannot coexist in the same club The only way  The solution is to sell one of them.¡±

    "What did you say?" Pei Wei was startled. He knocked over a cup in a hurry: "Yunjia Tianyu has never been in the habit of selling players with development potential to domestic clubs! This is impossible!"

    Mourinho looked at Pei Wei with a smile: "I know, I know this very well And this is also something I admire you for, because Yunjia Tianyu has the best training base and the best  The assistant coach guides and has the most advanced player training concepts, so young players can develop well even if they play as substitutes and reserve teams in Yunjia Tianyu But you have to know that the position of goalkeeper is quite special, no matter how good it is  The training environment is not as good as an ordinary game!¡±

    Pei Wei fell into deep thought. As Mourinho said, Yunjia Tianyu never sells players with development potential to domestic clubs because Pei Wei does not want to delay their development, and Yunjia Tianyu can just leave one player.  One of them was immediately filled up precisely because of their excellent player training mechanism, but for the goalkeeper, even if it is to play in League B, it is better to play as a substitute in Yunjia Tianyu.

    "No matter how powerful a club is, it is impossible to gather all the best players in the league." Mourinho said meaningfully: "Yunjia Tianyu has done a good enough job in cultivating young players and sending players to the European League.  But not enough is being done to transfer players to other clubs in the country.¡±

    Pei Wei knows that Mourinho is right. Yunjia Tianyu has the largest first-line team in the country. It is definitely not a problem for players like Qi Lin, Qian Dapeng and other players to get a main position in a mid-to-lower club, but they are  Yunjia Tianyu has not been able to play in any games for a year. Although there is a good training system and reserve team games to train them, there are alsoInvisibly restricting their development.

    "I think I understand." Pei Wei nodded and said decisively: "It is impossible for all the talents in the world to be under my command Maybe Yunjia Tianyu should make some changes."

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 466 Who is the Protagonist

    The victory over Shanghai Shenhua gave Yunjia Tianyu a lot of points on the way to the championship. Since the opponent Yunnan team in the last game had successfully relegated in advance, Yunjia Tianyu was playing at home again. It was relatively easy not to say that it was easy to get the three points.  Then Yunjia Tianyu only needs to score one point in the game against Chongqing and Shandong, and then the championship is basically certain.

    Therefore, in the away game against Chongqing Huanyu seven days later, Mourinho deployed a defensive-oriented formation. Grosso and Zheng Zhi appeared at the two full-back positions respectively, and the center backs were composed of Zhu Guosheng and Zhou Nan.  The partners include Li Fang, Deco, Yu Xiaowei and Aylin in the midfield, and Adriano and Qu Le in the forward line.

    In the game, Yunjia Tianyu adopted more defensive tactics and never attacked rashly. Even when attacking, he would leave enough manpower in the backcourt to defend. Although such tactics are slightly conservative, they are effective.  It is a very effective method now.

    Yunjia Tianyu has only the last away game left. After this game, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s remaining two games will be played at home, so Mourinho¡¯s goal in this game is one point!

    If Dalian can get this point, even if Dalian wins all four games, Yunjia Tianyu only needs to get one more victory - after a whole year of hard work, Mourinho will certainly not be so stupid as to pursue nothing.  There is too much meaning in "offensive football" and taking risks.

    Yunjia Tianyu, which focuses on defense, got a point as expected. Adriano's sixteenth league goal this season helped Yunjia Tianyu open the scoring. Although the lagging Chongqing Huanyu launched a fierce attack and relied on in the second half  A penalty kick tied the score, but Yunjia Tianyu still maintained the score until the end.  News came from another venue that Dalian Dongfang finally stopped in this difficult chase. They were tied 1-1 by Shandong Hualong in the away game and were still five points behind Yunjia Tianyu. This means that Yunjia  Tianyu only needs to draw with Shandong Hualong at home to win the third top league championship in the team's history!

    There are also Yunjia fans who regret that if they can defeat Chongqing, they will win the championship two rounds in advance. However, more fans are happy and they hope to celebrate the arrival of the championship at home!

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    November 18th.  Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, the 25th round of the league, Yunjia Tianyu plays against Shandong Hualong at home!

    The stands were full of Yunjia fans wearing Yunjia Tianyu jerseys. Perhaps because they didn¡¯t want to be supporting actors, Shandong fans didn¡¯t come too many. After all, everyone knew that Yunjia Tianyu almost won the championship in this round.  It's a sure thing.  No matter who it is, no one is willing to be a bystander at other teams' celebrations.

    The players had already entered the stadium, and Pei Wei and Mourinho walked out of the player tunnel together - Pei Wei liked to do this in the past two seasons, although he knew that he could only be a supporting role next to the indescribably cold and handsome Mourinho.  , but Pei Wei is still willing to play with Mourinho - without him, doing so can satisfy his vanity. After all, every time Mourinho plays, he can get cheers from some female fans.

    After entering the stadium, Pei Wei unexpectedly saw a person next to the visiting team's coaching bench - Hualong, the owner of Shandong Hualong!

    Pei Wei was slightly surprised. It has been three years since Hualong entered the Chinese League.  However, except for the half season when he took over Shandong Hualong, he was used to sitting in the box and watching games at other times - according to Pei Wei's understanding, this guy knows how to enjoy life, and his assets are enough for him.  Live comfortably and with the highest level of enjoyment.

    But today.  He actually appeared on the court - if this game is related to Shandong's championship, it would make sense, but to appear in such a game where Shandong Hualong will obviously be reduced to a supporting role is really not in line with Hualong's character.

    Pei Wei walked towards the visiting team¡¯s coaching bench. As the host, it was appropriate for him to say hello.

    Hualong also came over, and the two held hands together. Pei Wei smiled and said, "Welcome to Yunjia Fengyun Stadium, Mr. Hualong."

    "It's not the first time." Hualong also showed a smile: "In 1999, we got a crucial point here, and it was this point that allowed us to win the final championshiphere. I have always been the protagonist.  ¡±

    Pei Wei's smile froze for a moment. Of course he could hear the provocative meaning in Hualong's words. He couldn't understand why Hualong would say such unfriendly words.  After all, Yunjia Tianyu has great hope of winning the championship this year, and for Shandong, their hope of winning the championship has ended as early as the end of the second stage of the league.

    But Pei Wei never suffers from his words. He fought back tit for tat: "What a pity, we are the protagonists today Have you seen the championship trophy?" He pointed.??The league championship trophy placed in front of the exit of the players' tunnel: "After today's game is over, we will

    Lift the championship trophy And you and your team are just supporting roles. The team's only task today is to finish the game and then leave early Of course, you can also stay onsite to watch our celebration.  scene.  "

    Pei Wei's sharp retort also made Hua Long's face look ugly, but he quickly adjusted his expression: "The protagonist and the supporting role are interchangeable As long as we win the game, even if Yunjia is still the champion,  But the protagonist is still us.¡±

    "Then let's take a look." Pei Wei let go of his hand: "Don't forget, we also got a point at the Shandong Stadium this year."

    There was nothing more to say at this point. The two of them hummed a few times and then retreated to their seats.

    "Damn it, Jose, we must win today's game the protagonist? The only protagonist today will be our Yunjia Tianyu!" After sitting back on the coaching bench, Pei Wei said to Mourinho bitterly  .

    Mourinho smiled and did not answer.

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    The game was very intense. Shandong Hualong did not give up the game because they could not win the championship. They even played better than usual. Stoichkov's threading in the midfield connected the midfielder well.  With the forwards, the impact of veteran captain Su Maozhen even made it difficult for the young and strong Zhu Guosheng at his peak. Yunjia Tianyu was naturally not to be outdone. Their offensive points were unparalleled in the entire Class A. The two wingers Ailin and Li  Taking turns to attack, Deco's organization in the middle, and Adriano and Weah on the forward line made it difficult for Shandong Hualong's defense to guard against.

    In the first half, the two sides were tied at one to one. It was Li Fang who scored the goal for Yunjia Tianyu. After receiving Adriano's return pass, he unexpectedly broke into the penalty area and then succeeded with a vigorous shot, allowing Murry to  Neo was surprised - Li Fang usually doesn't make many breakthroughs. His strengths lie in passing and setting-piece assists. Although his speed is not slow, he rarely breaks through with his rough foot skills.

    It was midfielder Song Lihui who scored the goal for Shandong. This forward midfielder originally from Liaoning scored in the penalty area before the end of the first half, breaking through Chu Ran's ten fingers. Stoichko assisted him.  husband.

    After the start of the second half, the situation on the court was still balanced. Although Yunjia Tianyu had the advantage, Shandong was also very strong. Their performance against strong teams this year was not bad, but they failed to grab enough against other teams.  The higher number of points allowed them to be kicked out of the championship early.

    Although I am not worried about losing the championship (Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s advantage is too great, and it is impossible for Yunnan to stop Yunjia Tianyu in the last round), but if Shandong Hualong is really forced to secure the championship in the last round, Yunnan will  Jia Tianyu had lost all face - so the cheers from the Yunjia fans in the stands intensified.

    Mourinho made a substitution, Grosso replaced Weah. Weah, who is already 35 years old, can hardly play all the games in excellent condition. Forwards like him are more likely to  Relying on his super physical fitness to play football - Grosso stood at the central midfielder position after coming on the field, protecting Deco's back with Zhang Yiming, while the two full-backs Ayling and Li Fang moved after Weah came off the field.  The position is further forward, almost reaching the winger's position.

    Such a substitution obviously made Shandong Hualong a little unprepared. Their advantage in the midfield began to gradually lose, and Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more and more fierce, beginning to suppress Shandong Hualong within their own half!

    Adriano's forced shot, Aylin's breakthrough, Deco's long shot, Li Fang's sharp cross Yunjia Tianyu's offense became more and more active, and Shandong Hualong's defense began to fight under such a fierce blow.  It seemed to be crumbling.

    In the 78th minute of the game, Li Fang, who performed extremely well today, received Deco's pass and passed the ball beautifully into the penalty area with a kicking movement. Adriano flicked in the middle, attracting  Most of the Shandong defenders were beaten, but the ball flew directly to the back point. Aylin stepped in from the back row and directly blasted Li Fang's cross into the goal without stopping the ball!

    Two to one!  Yunjia Tianyu takes the lead!

    At the same time, good news came from another venue. Almost at the same time, Sichuan Commerce captain Ma Tian scored a beautiful world wave. They led Dalian Dongfang 1-0 in the away game!

    The cheers above Yunjia Fengyun Stadium are getting louder and louder. All Yunjia fans are waiting for the arrival of the third league championship trophy!

    Finally, the referee blew the whistle to end the game!

    As soon as the game ended, Pei Wei stood up with a smile and walked towards the guest room.?'s coaching bench, then smiled and stretched out his hand to Hualong: "I'm sorry, I said, today, we are the protagonists."

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 467 So that¡¯s it

    There is no end to the football league. Next year, we will definitely come back.

    Pei Wei frowned and suddenly asked: "Mr. Hua, do you have any opinion on me? Why do I always feel that you are targeting me? We don't seem to have anything to do with each other before, right?"

    Pei Wei has endured these words for a long time. From the first day he met Hualong, Pei Wei could feel that the other party was vaguely hostile to him. Although he didn't meet Hualong often, he always met Hualong at the club boss meeting.  The opponent, the opponent is always lukewarm towards me, and every time Shandong plays Yunjia, he is extremely excited. It cannot be ruled out that Hualong plays a role in the middle.

    Hearing Pei Wei's words, Hualong was obviously stunned for a moment, and then a wry smile appeared on his face: "Maybe it's because I'm jealous of you."

    "Are you jealous of me?" Pei Wei found it a bit funny. He didn't expect that Hualong would actually be jealous of him. Although he has more money than Hualong, when it reaches more than 100 million, it is just a number. Although Hualong's net worth is not comparable to  Himself, but it is definitely more than enough to own a club and live a prosperous life at the same time: "Why do you have to be jealous of me? Yes, Yunjia Tianyu has indeed won more league championships than Shandong Hualong, but once you join  The main team, Shandong Hualong, won a league championship, and now we are just tied Did you lose to me? No, it's just a tie now!"

    "I have lost a lot to you." Hualong smiled faintly: "But I don't want to say If you really want to know, just ask Uncle Su Yue I am very convinced of you now, but next year  , I will still lead Shandong Hualong to compete with you."

    After saying this, Hualong let go of his hand.  Follow the Shandong Hualong players to the locker room - now the entire Yunjia Fengyun Stadium is immersed in joy. As a failure, they have no reason to stay here.

    Pei Wei, who was full of doubts, had no time to think about Hualong's words. The celebrations had slowly begun to stop. The staff of Yunjia Tianyu Club had set up a stage in the center of the venue, and the award ceremony was about to be held.

    Led the team to take away the championship medal from Xu¡¯s hand, and then Pei Wei smiled and stood with Xu in the audience, watching Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s captain Zhu Guosheng lift the trophy high above his head!

    Cheers like a landslide and tsunami immediately swept the entire stadium!

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    "Wow, father-in-law, you really know me very well - how do you know that my favorite drink is your Wuliangye?" Pei Wei looked at the table of delicious dishes in front of him for a long time.  Said with salivation.

    Su Yue smiled slightly: "With your wealth and status today, what kind of food can't be eaten? Do you still have to come to my house to get this meal?"

    "Where is it? By the way, there is nothing going on in my club anyway, and Su Mei has to take the child back to her parents' home, so I'm coming with her." Pei Wei said vaguely: "It's just a way to have a meal you  The food at home is not something that ordinary people can eat. Which son-in-law doesn¡¯t eat at his father-in-law¡¯s house? I rarely come here to eat.¡±

    "If you rarely come to eat, eat more." Su Yue said with a smile: "But what you said makes sense. My chef is not ordinary. He used to cook for Taizu Try this braised pork. You can eat it outside.  Not even ¡±

    After drinking for three rounds, Su Yue twirled the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "Do you have anything to say? You are such a busy person. This is not how you find excuses. This is not the first time Su Mei has returned to her parents' home.  Oh, why haven¡¯t I seen you come back before?¡±

    Pei Wei wiped his mouth.  He chuckled: "My father-in-law is still an old man, I know I can't hide it from you."

    "Just tell me if you can't hide it. With your current wealth, I can only help you in a limited way, but you just need to ask. I can still get hundreds of millions in cash What's the matter? Are there funds for the construction of the football school?  Is there a gap? Or is the local government somewhere making things difficult for you?¡±

    Su Yue knew that Pei Wei had started building football schools in ten cities this year. The expenditure in this area was huge, but he also knew a lot about Pei Wei's assets. It was probably not due to this aspect, but more  I'm afraid it's because of obstruction from some local governments.

    "No, it went very smoothly. There won't be any financial problems. The interest from my foundation alone is enough, not to mention I have other assets." Pei Wei shook his head.  Su Yue was stunned when he heard these words - the money spent by a dozen football schools to start construction at the same time was also a considerable amount, but his good son-in-law said it as if it was just a small amount of money: "No one dares to stop it.  , With you as my backer, who am I to be afraid of? I am here today, but I just have a question that I would like to ask my father-in-law to help me with."

    "Tell me, what's the problem?" Su ??Said nonchalantly.

    "Who is Hualong? He said he lost a lot to me, and said he had always been jealous of me and I am sure that I had never

    Having met this man, there is no reason to have any grudge against him.  As for his situation, I'm really curious.  "Pei Wei stared into Su Yue's eyes.

    Su Yue was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "Why do you suddenly ask this question? To be honest, I really don't want to answer."

    "Because I am very curious. Curiosity has always been one of the greatest weaknesses of human beings, and I am no exception." Pei Wei began to cheat: "Father-in-law, if you don't tell me, I will not be satisfied because of my curiosity.  And if I can¡¯t sleep at night, your daughter may not be able to sleep well. If a woman doesn¡¯t get enough sleep, it will affect her skin and lead to premature aging You don¡¯t want your daughter to age so fast, right?¡±

    Su Yue almost choked on his wine: "You brat! You dare to talk nonsense in front of your old father-in-law Forget it, I'll tell you."

    After a pause, Su Yue filled his glass with wine, and then organized his words and said: "Pei Wei, Hua Long didn't lie. He does have reasons to be jealous and hate you What happened between you and Su Mei?"  Do you remember being together?"

    "Of course I remember." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Didn't Su Mei escape to Yunjia at that time, and then I took her in, and finally got married Father-in-law, you should know." Until now  Pei Wei didn't even tell Su Yue that he and Su Mei had had a one-night stand for a long time - I believe no one would admit it.

    "Yes, Su Mei ran away because she was dissatisfied with me for letting her go on a blind date The young talent I wanted to introduce to her was from the United States." Su Yue looked at Pei Wei and said meaningfully.

    "From the United States" Pei Wei understood: "Hualong Group is also a group from the United States Father-in-law, the answer you gave is really like the bloody plot in Hong Kong and Taiwan TV."

    Su Yue shrugged his shoulders: "I didn't want to either It's really bloody. Now you know why Hualong is jealous of you, right?"

    Pei Wei didn't say anything, just curled his lips - no wonder Hualong has always disliked him since the first day, and he would also dislike him - even if he didn't like Su Mei, Su Mei was so ugly  She refused to meet him and ran away, which also explains why Su Mei didn't feel strange at all when she saw Hualong - Su Mei had never seen Hualong at all!

    "But with his wealth and status, he won't hate me for such a thing, right?" Pei Wei couldn't figure it out: "Father-in-law, with all due respect, although the Su family is powerful, the Hualong Group is far away  In the United States, there is no need for him to tie up with the Su family through marriage, and it is hard for me to imagine that someone like Hualong would attach such importance to a woman he has never met. "

    "You're right, this is just one aspect." Su Yue took a sip of wine: "Remember that incident in Hong Kong in August 2009, right?"

    Of course Pei Wei knew that Su Yue was referring to the "Battle of Hong Kong". In just ten days, Pei Wei successfully jumped from an ordinary rich man to a super rich man who entered the world's Forbes personal wealth rankings.  The thrill of time has become an unforgettable scene for Pei Wei.

    "During that defense battle, I invited not only you, but also him as a foreign aid." Su Yue smiled: "You two are both juniors that I am very optimistic about. In addition, in the case of Su Mei, our Su  I feel sorry for him, so I want him to make some money."

    "I understand, during the time when I was scanning goods, there was hot money from the United States who also bought goods It was his, right?" Pei Wei suddenly realized.

    "Yes, it's his." Su Yue sighed: "According to my information, it was not difficult to make money during that time But in that defense battle, he lost to you again He  The assets used during that period were 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, which was the same as your investment, but his judgment was far less accurate than yours in terms of the timing of the sale. During that period, you made a total of more than 30 billion Hong Kong dollars, and he just let him  The money just doubled, because he started to take action a little earlier, and then took action a little later - in fact, it was only a few hours difference. As a result, he was 20 billion Hong Kong dollars behind you in terms of income. This is vision.  gap."

    Pei Wei laughed sarcastically. He had a far-fetched vision. If it weren¡¯t for the memory of future generations, with the way he did it at the time, he could only spend all his capital.

    "Hualong is also a rare business genius. He started from scratch in Silicon Valley and made money that staggers Americans. But with you, he lost twice in a row. The first time was okay, but the second time  But he lost completely this time. With such a proud character, how could he not be jealous of you? So he cashed out all his assets and prepared to compete at the level of Chinese football?Let¡¯s compete with you!  "

    "So that's it!" Pei Wei finally figured out all the causes and consequences. He could only smile bitterly in his heart at the inexplicable addition of such an opponent to him - who did I provoke whom?

 Volume 8, 2001 Chapter 468: Poaching People

    In the case of Hualong, Pei Wei quickly put him down. After all, this is not a bad thing. Although Hualong likes to go against Yunjia in the league, the two clubs themselves are competitors. For Pei Wei, there is no such thing as a bad thing in the league.  The more such competitors, the better.

    Although this opponent is a headache and extremely competitive - in order to compete with Pei Wei, he even gave up his company in the United States and joined the league with money, just to defeat Pei Wei - but this way  However, it has added an outstanding club owner and a huge fortune to the league. The benefits this brings to the Chinese League are self-evident.

    Yunjia Tianyu, who won the league championship one round ahead of schedule, sent most of their substitutes to participate in the last game, but the performance of these substitutes on the field was not bad. Qule and Wenda scored all two goals of Yunjia Tianyu  , helped the team defeat Yunnan 2-1 at home. After this game, the Yunjia Tianyu players¡¯ competition tasks this year are all over, and a happy holiday awaits them.

    Of course, not all players will be able to have a happy holiday - there are a few of them who will not be able to enjoy this holiday, but these few are not troubled by it.

    After half a month's rest, Adriano will leave for London, England, to Arsenal Colney training base for a month of training with the team. During this period, Yunjia Tianyu and Arsenal will discuss Adriano's plans.  Arno's transfer fee will be negotiated, and Adriano will also apply for a labor certificate - without this thing, even if Arsenal wants to introduce Adriano again, it will be empty talk.

    As the host of the 2000 Asian Cup, the Chinese team did not play in the qualifiers of the Asian Cup. The entire 2000 Chinese national team competition was only six games and a few warm-up matches of the Asian Cup. In the upcoming 2001  , there are many games for the Chinese national team, and Adriano participated in most of them.  These included three Asian qualifying group stage games, eight top ten games and several warm-up games, barely reaching the edge of 75%, plus he played all the World Youth Championship games.  , it is estimated that labor certification will not be a problem.

    Another person who did not have a holiday was the young right midfielder Li Fang - Gao Qi's old fox once again set his sights on Yunjia Tianyu. After the attempt to introduce Deco failed, Perugia set its sights on Li Fang.  On the body - his precise crosses and free kicks as well as his ability to run diligently on the field made the head coach Cosmi's eyes shine. After successively letting go of Nie Fei, Materazzi, Miccoli and others,  .  Perugia's results have been greatly affected. They have been hovering in the relegation zone since the beginning of this season. The lack of creativity in the midfield has become Cosmi's biggest headache, and Li Fang's excellent set-piece skills can obviously help them.  Add a scoring method.

    After obtaining Mourinho¡¯s consent, Pei Wei informed Li Fang of Perugia¡¯s invitation.

    ¡°Do I have a chance to play in Serie A?¡±

    After learning the news, the young Xinjiang boy was extremely surprised - you must know that five years ago, he was just a Xinjiang shepherd boy herding sheep!

    Li Fang was born in a herdsman¡¯s home near Urumqi, although he received a certain education.  He also had a Han name, but he did not continue his studies. Instead, he often helped his family herd sheep. The shepherd boys in Xinjiang's sheep herding areas all had the unique skill of hitting flying stones with their hands, in order to catch the sheep that had strayed away. - Li Fang  No exception.  It's just that he didn't hit the flying rocks with his hands, but kicked them with his feet.

    Li Fang's character is relatively lazy. Because he is too lazy to bend down, he prefers to fly up and kick out a stone to knock down the sheep that runs away - but one day this scene happened to be caught by Yunjia Tianyu who was passing by.  Tan found it.  After carefully inspecting this Xinjiang shepherd boy, the scouts who received permission from the club brought Li Fang back to the Yunjia Tianyu echelon with generous treatment. Li Fang, who has excellent physical fitness, has grown very quickly in training. He has become more and more popular in the past two years.  Relying on accurate crosses and excellent free kicks, he firmly occupied the main right midfielder position after Ljungberg left.

    This simple young man from Xinjiang has always been deeply grateful to Yunjia Tianyu Club. He knows that although he has good talents, he is living in the football desert of Xinjiang and no matter how good his talents are, it is impossible to develop them.  If it weren't for Yunjia Tianyu's scouting skills, how could he have earned an income of nearly one million a year!

    Compatriots from ethnic minorities generally have very straightforward personalities, and Li Fang is no exception - he always has a grateful heart and has always been the most diligent one in the club. He has never thought about leaving Yunjia Tianyu.  , even if many people think that his only moderate salary in Yunjia Tianyu is no longer worthy of his status as an active international player, he has never made any financial demands to the club.

    But now, theyThe right thing is the opportunity to play in Serie A!  This is an opportunity that no football player will miss, let alone a football player from China!

    Li Fang hesitated: "Boss to be honest. I want to go. But I prefer to stay in Yunjia Tianyu because in my position, the club does not have a suitable substitute. I can't just care about my own future."  Regardless of the club.¡±

    Mourinho next to him had to admire Pei Wei's charisma. I am afraid that no club owner can gain the love of players like Pei Wei, and there will not be a club like Yunjia Tianyu who allows everyone who has left or is about to leave.  Players are so attached - in fact, in modern football, there are many examples of players and clubs breaking up. Even the clubs with the best reputation will be criticized by the players they once owned!

    Of course, there are many reasons for this situation. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players are basically trained by themselves, and the Chinese character of repaying kindness also plays a big role. In fact, this is not professional enough.  After all, European players are more concerned about which team they can perform better and earn more income. This is also the difference between Europe and Asia.

    "It doesn't matter." Pei Wei smiled and patted the simple Xinjiang young man: "Someone will take your placeZheng Zhi played very well as your substitute this year."

    "Don't you think Deco will leave? I think he is more suitable to take Deco's place." Li Fang insisted.

    Pei Wei glanced at Li Fang in surprise, and then smiled: "I didn't expect you to have a good vision Don't worry, we will still find foreign players. Your transfer will not have any impact on the team's strength.  At the same time, it will not affect your future Think about it, when have I ever done a loss-making business? "

    "That's true." Li Fang touched his head: "Then I'll go to Perugia But can they want me? That's a Serie A team!"

    "What is a Serie A team? It's not the top three in the north!" Pei Wei replied with a smile: "Don't worry, your ability has reached a certain level. As long as you work hard, you will definitely be able to gain a foothold in Perugia. Work hard.  !¡±

    In fact, even if Perugia had not asked Yunjia Tianyu to buy Li Fang, Pei Wei would have recommended Li Fang to Europe. A diligent midfielder like him would not have much problem establishing himself in Europe.  After contributing four overseas players, Sun Chenghai, Nie Fei, Hao Dong and Yang Tian to the national team, Yunjia Tianyu has not transferred local players to Europe for a long time, and only these overseas players are very important to Chinese football.  Obviously it is not enough. Going to Europe for young players like Li Fang to train will make them grow faster, because they can no longer provide them with much room for development in China. At the same time, his departure can also provide opportunities for young players.  Freeing up more exercise opportunities can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

    In fact, players in the team such as Wu Jiang, Zhu Guosheng, Zhang Yiming and others have also reached the level of establishing a foothold in Europe. However, they are already relatively old, and the domestic league also needs stars to support it. Blindly sending players abroad may not be a good thing.  To grab it, both hands must be strong.

    While Pei Wei was still thinking about it, the phone on his desk rang.

    When he saw the caller ID, Pei Wei laughed, then picked up the phone and said hello happily: "RaphaelLong time no see, you are so cruel, you haven't contacted me for a long time! How are you?  , Have a good time in Valencia?¡±

    The caller was none other than Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s former head coach, Benitez, who only took over as Cooper¡¯s head coach at Valencia in La Liga in July this year. This old friend chose this time to call, and his mental arithmetic was like a passerby.  Everyone knows it.

    Sure enough, after a few pleasantries, Benitez got down to business: "PeiI called today to discuss with you. I want to introduce a player"

    "No problem, Raphael, we are old friends." Pei Wei laughed and said, "But Wright, don't make any decisions. Professor Wenger has already made the first move, and the contract has basically been finalized."

    "Holy shit" Benitez rarely cursed: "He was quick to strikebut I'm not here for him today."

    "Is it just for Deco? No problem, as long as you can afford the transfer fee." Pei Wei said lazily.

    Pei Wei's direct words made Benitez stunned for a moment, and then he smiled bitterly: "Pei, you don't have to be so direct"

    "If you don't want to, it doesn't matter. Anyway, Deco isn't on vacation yet. How about I arrange for him to go to your place for a trial training for a month? I'll probably be able to let you know how much he's worth by then. I'm going to Europe anyway."  Time, every time you old friends come to my place to recruit people, and I go to Europe to recruit people, you really don't let me"It saves you worry" Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 469 Paving the Road

    There was a soft "ding" sound, and the two tall glasses touched together gently. The colored wine juice sloshed around for a while, and then slowly poured into the mouths of the two people sitting opposite each other.

    "Adriano's performance has been outstanding this month." Pei Wei smiled and said to Wenger: "Although he has not officially played a game for Arsenal, his performance on the training ground is outstanding.  , and his labor certificate has been issued. Can we talk about his transfer value now? "My professor.

    Wenger, who was sitting opposite him, blinked and smiled bitterly: "Pei, I am very reluctant to discuss business with you because you always maximize your interests I think Rafael should talk to me now  The idea is the same.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled proudly. Just a few days ago, Pei Wei and Jiang Hao teamed up to make an outstanding deal - Deco transferred to Valencia for 8 million euros - in which Deco  The outstanding ability that Cote showed during the trial played a big role. Although Valencia now has many good players in the midfield, they also need players like Deco who can connect the midfield.  Benitez, who has been Deco's head coach, knows exactly what kind of changes Deco will bring to Valencia - Baraja and Alberda are both good at defense, and Aimar's defense is flawed.  More importantly, Deco can fill the last shortcoming of his "forwardless" lineup.

    This deal made Wenger feel guilty - Deco is worth eight million, so how much is Adriano, who is younger and has development potential, worth?

    So he didn't want to discuss business with Jiang Hao, a shrewd agent, but took advantage of his old relationship with Pei Wei to directly ask Pei Wei out. Who knew that Pei Wei was not an economical person, and he revealed Wenger's situation in one fell swoop.  Worry.

    The head coach of the Premier League has always had great power.  Their responsibilities are not only to direct games and training, but also to buy and sell players and other wages. Wenger has been at Arsenal for several years and is considered a veteran in player transfer negotiations. However, he is a businessman, and these days  Pei Wei, who has done a lot of player transfers in recent years, seems to be still a little behind.

    So when Wenger invited Pei Wei over for dinner, he listened to Pei Wei talk about Adriano's advantages for half an hour. Although what he said was basically the truth, Wenger knew that Pei Wei talked about Adriano's merits.  The more you praise, the more powerful you are.  The sword that is about to be cut off will be more severe.

    "Okay, Pei, just give me whatever price you want." Wenger said with a wry smile, which showed how pragmatic these Europeans are. Although Wenger knew that Pei Wei didn't care about the money, he also  Pei Wei didn't let Pei Wei care less about his friendship - after all, he knew that a player's worth often represented his status in the team.  Pei Wei is not just planning for himself.

    "That Wiltord seems to have cost you thirteen million pounds I think Adriano is better than him no matter what." Pei Wei said nonchalantly.

    Wenger stared at Pei Wei: "Pei, do you really want to do this in front of me? No need, right? Besides, Wiltord was a key goal in the 2000 European Championship! Yes, I admit Adri  Arnold may be more talented than Wiltord, but he has not proven his strength in Europe! Moreover, Pei, I think based on our relationship, as long as the price you propose is not too outrageous, I am absolutely sure.  I will accept it, but I also hope you don¡¯t open your mouth like a lion!¡±

    "Okay, professor, I apologize to you." Pei Wei shrugged: "I just made a little joke Haha. Don't take it seriously, but you have to know that with Adriano's potential, I can  Selling for less than 10 million is a big loss. I believe you will never be stingy when investing in young players.¡±

    "Pei, you have to know that I also have to explain to the board of directors." Wenger said distressedly: "You may not think that I have great power, but I have to explain to my superiors every account I also know that Ah  "Deriano has unlimited potential, but buying an Asian player for more than 10 million is very risky."

    "Can we exchange for players?" Pei Wei smiled slyly: "Bergkamp rarely plays the main role in Arsenal recently and Weah is preparing to retire this season, I need an influential foreign player.  ¡±

    "Absolutely impossible!" Wenger said angrily: "I advise you not to take advantage of Dennis. His experience and skills are still our valuable assets and for a player like Dennis, I will definitely let him play  Arsenal retires! Alsohow do you think Dennis should go to Yunjia by sailing across the world?"

    Pei Wei shook his head helplessly amid Wenger's laughter, yes.  Bergkamp's aerophobia is really a big problem. The Netherlands and China are far apart. In addition, Pei Wei is not too willing to end his career at Arsenal.Gekamp will go to China for a few more years.

    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that we can¡¯t watch it live

    Zi¡¯s dance is such a big loss to Chinese fans.  Said: "Then let's use this method. Let's loan Wright to Arsenal for half a season first, and wait until your board of directors sees his value with their own eyes before buying him out. What do you think?"

    ¡°That¡¯s okay, anyway, there is only half of the season left, renting before buying is a good proposal.¡± Wenger nodded and agreed to Pei Wei¡¯s proposal.

    "We can toast now." Pei Wei smiled and raised the cup: "Believe me, Professor, Adriano will definitely help you win the league championship this year After finishing second for three consecutive years, I think you will too.  Very unwilling."

    Wenger's face turned gloomy. As soon as he landed in England, he helped Arsenal win the league championship after a six-year absence, and it was also a brilliant double champion. However, in the next three years, they always fell behind.  They won runner-up under Manchester United. Although they are still regarded as the biggest opponent by Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United, this is definitely not enough for Wenger!

    Therefore, Wenger is bound to win the league championship this year. It is precisely because of this that he can't wait to introduce Adriano and find another goal scoring point for the team's front line in addition to Henry and Bergkamp!

    "Thank you for your good words." Wenger raised his glass to Pei Wei.

    ***************************************************  **

    After parting ways with Wenger, Pei Wei returned to the hotel where he was staying, but he did not go back to his room. Instead, he ordered a cup of coffee in the lobby downstairs and sipped it slowly.

    Li Fang's transfer has been settled. Gao Qi directly bought Li Fang out for two million euros. Gao Qi, who had suffered a small loss in the transfer of Nie Fei and Materazzi, was not willing to kill him.  The transfer terms included a clause on the share of the second transfer. He was even willing to pay a little more, but Pei Wei naturally refused.

    Deco moved to Valencia and Adriano was loaned to Arsenal. These two transfers also satisfied Pei Wei - he has paved a way for these two future Portugal internationals and Brazil internationals.  I remember clearly that in these two seasons, both Arsenal and Valencia won the league championship. As long as they have a relatively good performance in the game, they will win the championship of the five major leagues as soon as they land. Their future development  The future will be better.

    And the team they went to is also very suitable for them. Historically, after Bergkamp aged, Arsenal¡¯s only trusted forward was Henry. Now that Adriano is gone, their forward line will be stronger.  , and in the past few years, Benitez will carry forward his unprecedented "forwardless" formation in Valencia, and Deco, who can attack and defend well, will also play a big role in Valencia's midfield.  The role of Yunjia Tianyu, plus the fact that both Wenger and Benitez have coached Yunjia Tianyu, must more or less take care of the two players from Yunjia Tianyu, and the two of them have played in a short period of time  Classes will not be dismissed within the next few years. After the adaptation period of the past few years, they will have to rely on themselves next.

    However, Pei Wei believes in the abilities of Deco and Adriano. They are both superstars who have established themselves in Europe in later generations. Although Adriano's decline in form after the 2006 World Cup was due to his earlier European training.  If his father had not passed away, he would probably have more passion for the game.

    The better they perform, the more they will be a huge asset to Chinese football - you must know that they now hold Chinese nationality, and they have all played on behalf of the Chinese national team. Pei Wei is not afraid of these two  will be poached by other countries.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief. With the two of them and other outstanding players, the performance of the Chinese national team will not be too bad for at least ten years. It should be relatively easy to enter the World Cup. With the development during this period, in  After more and more children begin to choose football as their life path, the development of Chinese football will definitely get better and better!

    Pei Wei thought again of Messi, who is still playing in Yunjia's 15-year-old echelon. After receiving the club's painstaking treatment, this little man is now 1.5 meters tall. Messi's height at this time in history is  He is just 1.4 meters tall. It seems that early treatment has made his growth much healthier. Maybe he can exceed 1.7 meters.

    Messi is only thirteen years old now, but he has already shown amazing talent. Even in the U-15 echelon where the average age is two years older, he has still become the leader of the team.  Pull him to the Chinese national team - but there is no need to worry. It will take a few years until he reaches the eight-year limit of living in China.  Just as Pei Wei was thinking happily, his phone rang.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 2001 Chapter 470 Dreams and Reality

    "What are you talking about? Inter Milan wants to buy Chu Ran? Are you kidding?"

    After answering the phone, Pei Wei was in a pretty good mood and even made some jokes at Jiang Hao, who called. However, Jiang Hao almost jumped up with one sentence: "Inter Milan gave us a call.  The letter hopes to introduce our 18-year-old goalkeeper Chu Ran."

    Pei Wei's reaction was as expected by Jiang Hao. In fact, when he learned the news, his reaction was not much better than that of Pei Wei. After hearing what Pei Wei said, he couldn't help but let out a big sigh: "Boss  Am I joking about this? I don't want to get fired but it's absolutely true. The letter has been faxed to Europe and is now in my arms."

    "Okay. I'm currently staying at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London You're not far away, right? Let's meet and talk."

    In less than half an hour, Jiang Hao arrived - the speed surprised Pei Wei. After he asked, he found out that Jiang Hao, who was in Italy, flew directly to London as soon as he received the fax from the domestic club.  ¡ª¡ªBecause he knew Pei Wei was here, he made the call to Pei Wei after getting off the plane, and naturally it came very quickly.

    Without enough time to say hello to Jiang Hao, Pei Wei took the fax directly from Jiang Hao and read it, while Jiang Hao ordered a cup of coffee and started drinking it.

    After reading the entire fax, Pei Wei's expression calmed down a bit. He placed the fax on the table and said to Jiang Hao: "It turns out that it was Chu Ran's performance in that business competition that attracted the attention of people from Inter Milan.  He No wonder he made such a request suddenly, he really performed well in that game What do you think about this? "

    Jiang Hao smiled and looked at his boss: "Boss, my opinion is not important, what is important is your opinion If you really want me to tell you my way, then my opinion will definitely be the same as yours.  Not the same."

    "Then tell me your opinion. I'm not the kind of person who can't tolerate different opinions." Pei Wei laughed: "Although I am the one who makes the final decision, as the manager of the transfer department of Yunjia Tianyu, you  opinions are important to me.¡±

    "Then I'll say it." Jiang Hao took out a cigarette and held it in his mouth: "Boss, I know you only smoke red pandas, so I won't let you My opinion. Agree to Inter Milan's transfer request."

    "Reason." Pei Wei said lightly.

    "There are three reasons." Jiang Hao blew out a big smoke ring and quickly answered: "First, we are partners with Inter Milan. We have already offended them once on the issue of Adriano's transfer. This  As long as the request is not too excessive, it is best not to refuse, otherwise it will affect the relationship between our two clubs. In the past few years, Inter Milan has helped us in many ways, including providing some training equipment.  Secondly, if this transfer can be successful, it will also be of great benefit to us at Yunjia Tianyu. Serie A has been the best league in the world in the past ten years, although La Liga and the Premier League are now very popular.  Although it has not won the championship in the past ten years, since Ronaldo came to Inter Milan, Inter Milan still has its unique status.  , the number of Chinese fans who support them has increased a lot, and the transfer of players to Inter Milan is even more meaningful than Sun Chenghai, Adriano going to Arsenal and Nie Fei going to Roma! Third, from a technical perspective!  . It is also very helpful to the stability of the team. Now we have two young and outstanding goalkeepers. It is unfair no matter who is put on the bench. Now being able to transfer Chu Ran solves this problem for us.  Difficultyso I think this transfer request should definitely be agreed."

    "What you said makes sense." Pei Wei nodded: "But"

    "But you don't just think about it from the club's perspective." Jiang Hao took over his words. Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "How did you know I would say that?"

    "To figure out the boss's thoughts is a must-do course for subordinates." Jiang Hao shrugged: "I have only been working under you for a year or two. If I am not clear about some of your ideas, then it is really in vain.  "

    "Then just tell me. What do I think If you are right, I will buy you a glass of red wine." Pei Wei put his hands behind his head.  said with interest.

    "The three reasons I mentioned just now are all beneficial to the clubbut this matter may not be beneficial to Chu Ran himself." Jiang Hao said calmly: "First, he has now entered Yunjia Tianyu  If he joins the first team, he has even become the main force, but if he goes to Inter Milan, it is impossible to become the main force, and he will not even have the chance to enter the first team. At most, he can only play games in the reserve teamlike Inter MilanIt is impossible for such a wealthy club to use its precious playing spots to train newcomers, unless the newcomer is a rare super genius. Although Chu Ran has excellent abilities and is young and mature, Italy is a place rich in the best goalkeepers in the world. Chu Ran  The most you can do to Inter Milan is to play in the reserve team as a young player - this is obviously not comparable to staying in Yunjia Tianyu.  Second, the current main goalkeeper of Inter Milan is Toldo, who performed like a god in the 2000 European Championship. He is also Italy's second national goalkeeper. From the perspective of the goalkeeper position, he is only 29 years old this year.  There will still be four or five years of peak time. It will be difficult for Chu Ran to compete with him. The best situation is probably to be loaned to other teams, and the worst situation is that he may spend a long time on the bench.  For a period of time, without the training of games, he is likely to never make any progress In short, going to Inter Milan may not be a good thing for Chu Ran. He will lose his main position and generous income, and even  It is possible to lose valuable competition training opportunities, which can be regarded as doing hundreds of harms without any benefit.  "

    Pei Wei nodded, Jiang Hao's words spoke to his heart, for Chinese players.  Especially now that the domestic league has developed to a relatively mature stage, blindly going abroad may not be a good thing. Moreover, with the current overall level of Chinese players, wanting to reach the top in one step and enter a wealthy club will be a very difficult test for future development.  , For example, Dong Yuzhuo, who joined the world giant Manchester United in later generations - is it really happier to be a pure bench substitute at Manchester United than to play the main force in a second-tier team?

    What's more, the place Chu Ran is going to is Inter Milan - Pei Wei knows clearly that Toldo will occupy the position of Inter Milan's main goalkeeper for at least four to five years.  It wasn't until Mancini took office that his main position would be replaced by Brazilian goalkeeper Cesar, and Cesar's performance was extremely good.  It can be said that Chu Ran basically has no chance to play the main role in Inter Milan - Inter Milan wants to buy Chu Ran just because of their habit of casting a net among young players - Inter Milan's youth department has always been quite outstanding.  , they have hundreds of football schools around the world and provide many outstanding young players every year, but very few of these young players can play the main role in Inter Milan.

    With Inter Milan¡¯s reserves at the goalkeeper position, it is really difficult for Chu Ran, who has innate physical conditions that cannot make up for the shortcomings, to compete.

    "But boss, I think we should listen to Chu Ran's own opinion on this matter" Jiang Hao carefully chose his words: "I know you are doing it for Chu Ran's own good. But is this matter right?  Should he make his own decision?"

    "What you said makes sense. Let's do this. You tell Chu Ran about this, and then the club will issue a ticket for him to come here to find me I think with the time on the road, he should be able to think about it clearly. After all,  He needs to control his own path." Pei Wei nodded.

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    ¡°I want to go to Inter Milan!¡±

    When Chu Ran appeared in front of Pei Wei, this young man who was usually proud and a little unruly spoke to the boss in front of him in an unprecedented tone of affirmation.

    Pei Wei looked at Chu Ran's expression carefully.  He was sure that Chu Ran did not make this decision for the so-called fame - because going to Inter Milan would at least cause a great loss to Chu Ran financially. Last year, Chu Ran's salary was 500,000 yuan.  As he becomes the main force, his salary will definitely be raised. With bonuses and other bonuses, his annual income will not be a problem. The invitation letter from Inter Milan clearly states that Chu Ran is invited to join the team as a young player.  .  In other words, his income is at most the same as that of ordinary young players in the reserve team, and it is impossible for him to earn more in Yunjia Tianyu!

    "Tell me your reasons." Pei Wei thought for a while and finally said.

    "I know that for me personally, leaving Yunjia Tianyu to join the Inter Milan youth team means that I have to give up the domestic future that is already on track and the economic benefits at my fingertips and choose an unknown and dangerous path, but I still want to  Give it a try! I have always thought that I am the best goalkeeper. I want to develop in Italy, which can cultivate the best goalkeepers, even if I have to bear serious consequences for this!" Chu Ran said firmly: "But this is the case!  The choice does not mean that I have no feelings for Yunjia Tianyu! In fact, if Yunjia Tianyu only has me as a trustworthy goalkeeper, I will definitely not leave! But now, my leaving is good for the club, Chen.  Wei¡¯s performance deserves his place in the starting lineup!¡±

    Pei Wei opened his mouth.  But suddenly I found that I had nothing to say.  In the end, he only said one sentence: "Have you thought it through? Which one do you choose between dreams and reality? If you choose dreams, you may lose everything. If you choose reality, no matter how bad it is, it won't be too bad."

    &nbsp; "I have thought about it." Chu Ran said firmly: "I choose my dream."

    ps: To be honest, from my personal point of view, Chu Ran¡¯s choice is very unrealistic But I think, based on Chu Ran¡¯s character in the book, he will still make such a choice. Let me ask you a question, if  You are Chu Ran, what would you choose?  Is it the ideal that it is possible to lose everything, or is it the reality that no matter how bad things get, it won¡¯t get any worse?

    This choice is actually a choice that we often encounter in life. If it were me, I would choose reality, because my personality is really unwilling to take risks. Even if I am poor, stability is enough.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 471 Mindless and Unhappy (Part 1)

    Okay, now that the sales are almost done, we need to start thinking about what to buy. After negotiating with Inter Milan for Chu Ran to join as a young player, Pei Wei said to Jiang Hao a little tiredly.

    "In terms of looking for foreign players, I have always agreed with you, that is, don't buy people blindly, but look at what positions the team still lacks to supplement players. That is the most economical." Jiang Haoxiao  Said.

    "Last year, our lineup was already very complete. It seems that we can only consider the positions of players who have left when we want to supplement them." Pei Wei raised his fingers: "Chu Ran's departure has no impact. Chen  Wei can fill in. In addition, to be on the safe side, we can look for an older goalkeeper in the domestic transfer market to come back as a substitute. It is best to have some strength. When he is older, he will be willing to sit on the bench and play as a substitute.  Sometimes he will perform better.¡±

    "Well, it is true We can consider the former national goalkeeper Ou Chuliang. He has terminated his contract with Yunnan this year. With his age and ability, there is no problem in playing for another one or two years. Moreover, after retirement, he can also directly enter the position of goalkeeper coach.  "His experience will have a good influence on the young players," Jiang Hao said after thinking about it.

    "That's him. We should hurry up after returning to China." Pei Wei nodded: "The vacancy left by Deco can be filled by Zheng Zhi. He has been playing as a substitute for several years. In fact, based on his strength, he can definitely play.  The main force, but Deco occupies his position. In addition, Grosso is a midfielder and Ayling can also play forward. There is no problem. Now it seems that the right wing and striker need to be compensated.  It¡¯s the forward line. Adriano has left and Weah has announced his retirement. Now there are only three young players left in the forward line who need to be supplemented.¡±

    "From a technical point of view, we must find at least two foreign players, an impactful forward, and a fast winger who can break through on the wing Is that so?" Jiang Hao asked.

    "That's right." Pei Wei nodded.

    "Well, I'm going to prepare now to see which players are more suitableBoss. Do you need superstar-level players? Although it is difficult, as long as there is sincerity, I think we can still hire them." Jiang Hao said  .

    "It's not necessary now." Pei Wei thought about it and shook his head: "There is nothing suitable now, and it is not good to force this kind of thing. Just let it be By the way, you don't need to prepare. I  I already have two very suitable candidates in my minda striker with strong impact, and a good breakthrough player from the winghehe"

    Jiang Hao was laughed at by Pei Wei with horror. At the same time, he was also wondering why the boss already had a candidate in mind - knowing that he was the director of Yunjia Tianyu's transfer department, could the boss have other scouting channels?

    But then I thought about it, Li Qiang¡¯s European branch is directly subordinate to the boss, maybe this news came from Li Qiang.

    Thinking of this, Jiang Hao still couldn't restrain his curiosity and asked: "Boss, where is the star?"

    "I can't tell you yet." Pei Wei smiled happily: "There is no one more suitable than the two of them"

    "Then. Where is our next stop?" Jiang Hao, who was used to his boss's pretense of mystery, could only shake his head and asked another question.

    "France! France, the homeland of our dear professor!"

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    France, Boulogne.  Inside a shabby apartment.

    "Frank, it seems that your situation is not good now." Pei Wei looked at the furnishings of the room and said seemingly casually.

    Jiang Hao next to him was also looking at the room, but he controlled his facial expression very well and did not show a look of disdain. Having seen countless people, he could naturally see the young man with a scar on his face.  The person may not have a very good temper, but he also believes that this young man is a person that the boss thinks highly of - at least the tone of Pei Wei talking to the other party seems to be very familiar, and he does not want to ruin the boss's plan because of his expression -  ¨DHe is a person who is very good at understanding the thoughts of his boss.

    Ribery, who was sitting in front of them, did not answer. Five years ago, Pei Wei had approached him when he was only twelve years old, and during these five years, Pei Wei often treated him in ways that did not disgust him.  Get some help.  At least in his heart, he already felt some gratitude towards Pei Wei.

    "I came to you five years ago, but you refused How about it. How have you been in the Boulogne youth team in the past five years?" Seeing that Ribery did not answer, Pei Wei did not answer.  He didn't get angry and continued to smile.

    "Absolutely." Ribery replied in a muffled voice.

    &nbsp; "I don't think it's too good. I heard that your relationship with the head coach of the first team is not very goodand Boulogne is only a third-division club. Even if you can enter the first team, but I  I don¡¯t think you can get much

    ??Do you think you can find opportunities to practice in a club like this?  "

    Ribery was silent again. He knew that what Pei Wei said was right. Even in the French third league, Boulogne was only a mid-range club. In such a club, they could not reach their own level no matter what.  Ideal - to be selected for the French national team.

    "Five years ago, before I found you, I also found another striker in Brazil - thirteen-year-old Leite Adriano. Five years later, he had already played in the A-League for two seasons.  , a year ago, he became a Chinese national and has helped the Chinese national team enter the finals of the 2002 World Cup. Just five days ago, he was loaned to Arsenal in the Premier League and is about to show himself in this first-class European league.  Ability You had great hope of doing the same." Pei Wei ignored Ribery's silence and continued.

    ¡°But I don¡¯t want to become a Chinese national.¡± Ribery finally broke his silence: ¡°My goal is the French national team.¡±

    "I know, but this is not a contradiction." Pei Wei laughed: "Do you know Materazzi, who just transferred from Perugia to Inter Milan this year? Do you know Toni who plays for Udinese? Do you know AC Milan?  Do you know Gattuso? Do you know Ballack? Do you know Ljungberg?" Pei Wei gave a list of names: "They all played for Yunjia Tianyu.  Yunjia Tianyu also provides them with training opportunities and the opportunity to join a wealthy club Now I dare to say this, in Asia, Yunjia Tianyu is the best springboard to enter the European League, and countless European teams are paying attention to me.  The players from my team are even more attractive than those from many small and medium-sized clubs.¡±

    Pei Wei looked at Ribery with a thoughtful look on his face with satisfaction. Yunjia Tianyu has indeed gained considerable popularity in Europe in the past few years. Many world-renowned players have played for Yunjia Tianyu and even walked out.  Wenger and Benitez are two outstanding coaches, and it is difficult not to attract attention.

    The examples given by Pei Wei are extremely convincing - each one is an ironclad fact. These players were basically unknown on the European continent before going to Yunjia Tianyu. Except for Ljungberg, who was a Swedish international at the time, he already had a certain reputation.  Apart from being well-known, everyone else is hanging out in amateur leagues. If it weren't for Yunjia Tianyu, it would be difficult for them to enter the mainstream European leagues.

    "If you continue to stay in Boulogne, you may have to move to several third-division clubs before you have a chance to attract the attention of the top league, and then you have to work hard to get the main players in those teams and attract the attention of the national team.  "Don't you think it's far away?" Pei Wei continued to seduce the seventeen-year-old young man in front of him: "In Yunjia, you will get more attention, and your income will be higher than in Bing."  It¡¯s even more lucrative in the A-League Frank, you know, even five years later, my invitation is still valid.¡±

    These words really moved Ribery. What moved him was not the huge income, but the bigger stage - this is what Ribery values.

    "But I am still a member of the Boulogne youth team." By saying this, Ribery actually agreed to Pei Wei's invitation. Pei Wei laughed happily: "It doesn't matter I will help you get it done.  And when the time comes, I will also provide you with a contract that satisfies you.¡±

    "Thank youMr. Pei." Ribery said when sending Pei Wei and Jiang Hao out.

    "Call me boss from now on I don't like others to call me husband." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Yes, sir."

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    After walking out of the door, Jiang Hao couldn't help but said: "Boss, I'm not doubting your approach. I also admit that you are very good at looking at players but it's still hard for me to believe that a player from the French C youth team can do this."  What an outstanding ability, and looking at his face, he doesn¡¯t look like a kind person.¡±

    "Why do you also judge books by their appearance?" Pei Wei turned around and glanced at Jiang Hao with a smile: "Don't worry, I haven't missed the foreign aid I'm looking for You know, Ballack and Toni were not as good as Ribery before they went to Yunjia.  Well, they could only play in amateur leagues at that time Believe me, this young man is a wing wizard, with fast speed, strong breakthrough ability, and excellent physical fitness. Except for free kicks, which may not be as good as Li Fang, other  They are all better than Li Fang. We will not suffer any loss if we buy such a player.¡±

    "I hope so." Jiang Hao shrugged.

    ¡°The next step is to interact with Boulogne.?.  "Pei Wei said leisurely.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 472 Mindless and Unhappy (Part 2)

    The negotiation with Boulogne went relatively smoothly. Ribery was just a member of their youth team before this. Although the club plans to mention him to the first team before the start of next season, a club like France C cannot retain players.  So even though it is the bubble economy era where European clubs are burning money like crazy, Pei Wei still bought out Ribery's contract for less than half a million euros. After signing a four-year contract with Ribery,  Ribery already belongs to Yunjia Tianyu.

    After signing this contract, Ribery also had a rare smile on his face. After all, he is still under seventeen years old. It is not easy to get a formal professional player contract at this age.  What's more, Ribery's family conditions are not very good. When he was in the Boulogne youth team, he often had to help his father work on construction sites in his free time. The annual salary of the contract signed with Yunjia Tianyu this time was thirty  Ten thousand euros, which is quite good for a young player, and can also subsidize his family well.

    What makes Ribery even more happy is that he was able to get a professional training opportunity half a year earlier than expected, and with the outstanding performance of China's national teams at all levels in the world in recent years and the interaction between the Chinese League and the European League,  , Ribery will never again think that the training he gets from joining a Chinese league championship team will not be as good as the training he gets from a mid-range team in the French third league - after all, China is no longer what Europeans thought it was before.  Football desert.

    "Our team's pre-season training is about to start in more than a month. As a newcomer, I suggest that you go to China some time in advance to adapt to the weather and soil and water there. The facilities of Yunjia Tianyu Club are very complete, probably  We are going back to China in half a month, do you want to go with us? "

    After signing the contract.  Pei Wei made a suggestion to Ribery. After thinking about it for a while, Ribery quickly agreed - now that he has signed a professional contract, he must do his best and adapt to the club's environment in advance.  One thing.

    "So" Pei Wei pondered for a moment: "Do I need to advance half a year's salary first? We have a precedent for foreign players. This is called settling-in allowance. You can advance part of your salary to the club to settle your family."

    Pei Wei said this for a reason. He hopes that his players can play for the team without any worries. Providing appropriate help to the players will not cost the club much.  And it has good effects, and more importantly, it can create a corporate culture and humanistic care for the club, winning an excellent reputation for the club.

    Yunjia Tianyu Club has done a lot in this regard, treating Adriano's father's disease, providing growth hormone treatment to Messi and allowing the parents of these two future superstars to serve in the club are examples.  What gets back is the players' deep affection for the club and huge rewards - there are not many people who know this truth.  But knowing it may not necessarily mean you can do it, especially in the Chinese clubs in the previous life. Clubs that only valued short-term interests have done many things that chilled the players, such as retaining players for transfer fees, such as completing after foreign players were injured.  Abandon the contract immediately - this approach can indeed gain benefits in the short term, but over time, naturally no players will be loyal to such a club, and they will lose more.

    After hearing what Pei Wei said, Ribery was stunned for a moment.  Then there was a touch of emotion in his eyes - no matter how unruly a person is, as long as he feels your sincerity, he will be moved.

    After considering the situation at home, Ribery accepted Pei Wei's kindness - he has a younger brother and a younger sister, and the whole family relies on his father to work on construction sites to support themselves.  With half a year's salary advanced in advance, the family's life will be much better.

    However, when Ribery learned that Pei Wei and Jiang Hao would stay in France for a few days, he insisted on serving as a tour guide for the two - after all, he was a local and also played everywhere with the club's second team.  Many competitions will definitely help Pei Wei and the others.

    Pei Wei thought for a while and agreed. There is no harm in having more than one person around him, and it can also increase the relationship between each other. Why not?

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    After resting for a night in Boulogne, Pei Wei and the other three took a car to Le Mans, a small town southwest of Paris, France. This town is world-famous for holding the world's first automobile Grand Prix in 1905.  And basically the 24-hour endurance championship is held here every June. For racing drivers, this is the most difficult place.  It is also the most tempting stage. It is said to be difficult because the Le Mans Endurance Race is the longest endurance race in the world, and the contestants have to keep turning on the same circular track.?With more than three hundred and fifty laps, the race seemed monotonous and boring.  Regardless of drivers, maintenance personnel or spectators, in the middle of the night

    Becoming exhausted, more accidents occurred in this stage than in other races - therefore this race is known as the most difficult and boring race.  The most tempting thing is that in the Le Mans Endurance Race, the points earned by the drivers are equivalent to three times that of other stages - this is where its temptation lies.

    But Pei Wei and the other three are not here for this - for Pei Wei, he can no longer bear such a fierce competition, and Jiang Hao is more interested in wine and beauties. Maybe Ribery, a young man, is interested in cars.  He is interested in endurance racing, but he does not have such conditions.

    "Le Mans Club?" After hearing the destination mentioned by Pei Wei, Ribery frowned: "That's just a second-tier club."

    "Haha, Frank, don't forget, Boulogne is only a third-division club The low level of the club does not mean that their players are not high-level. In fact, quite a few superstars are in low-level leagues.  Being unearthed there is an outstanding striker in this club!"

    Pei Wei¡¯s second goal is another future superstar who is still hanging around in the French lower leagues - "Warcraft" Drogba from C?te d'Ivoire, Africa.

    But it is much easier to convince Drogba than to convince Ribery. First, Drogba is now twenty-three years old, and he has passed the age when dreams are greater than anything else, and his life at Le Mans was not very good.  That's great. His frequent injuries have also affected his chances of playing. Last season, he only played fifteen times and scored four goals. Halfway through this season, he still only played ten times and scored only three goals.  This is already his third season at Le Mans, and it's clear that this place isn't quite suitable for him.

    After receiving the invitation from Pei Wei, the salary offered by Pei Wei was indeed very attractive to Drogba. Moreover, Drogba came to France at a very young age, but his career was not going well until he was nineteen years old.  After a trial with Saint-Germain, he won a contract at Le Mans, but he was always hampered by injuries. This also gave Drogba the idea of ????changing his luck in another place.

    So Drogba agreed to Pei Wei's invitation without much consideration. However, he is different from Ribery. Ribery is a youth player, while he is a professional player with a formal contract. Pei Wei still has to persuade his club.  club.

    Ribery looked at the big black man in front of him and couldn't figure out why his boss would like such a person who seemed to be inflexible. After thinking for a while, he couldn't help but ask Drogba:  "My speed of 100 meters is 11.7 seconds. I can pass people on the wing, I can pass, I can shoot from long range, I can also organize attacks - what can you do?"

    Drogba blinked and smiled honestly: "I can score goals."

    Ribery was speechless. In the end, he could only say: "Let's see. I hope you won't waste my passes in the game in the future."

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    The negotiations with Le Mans went quite smoothly. In two and a half seasons, this big black man from Africa did not show his value. He participated in about thirty games in total and scored less than ten goals.  Such low efficiency has long made the Le Mans Club want to get rid of him. Now that there is an enemy from Asia who is willing to buy him away, what else is there to be unhappy about?

    Pei Wei easily recruited Drogba for 800,000 euros. With the same four-year contract, the salary was basically the same as Ribery.

    But what made Pei Wei depressed was that when he brought these two foreign players back to Yunjia, Su Mei said this: "How come your aesthetic vision has dropped so much? In the past, the foreign players you were looking for were basically  Handsome guy, even last year there was a handsome Italian guy like Grosso, why did we find two like this this year?¡±

    "What kind?" Pei Wei was puzzled: "I'm looking for players, not stars!"

    "Then you should at least pay attention to your image!" Su Mei pointed to the photos of Drogba and Ribery: "Look, one is stupid, the other has a scar on his face, and a fierce look - you can't find it in Europe.  Is there a more normal star?"

    Pei Wei was speechless. Drogba and Ribery did look a bit like each other. In his previous life, he once saw Drogba scare Chelsea captain Terry's child to tears on a forum, and Ribery's knife  Scars are also unsightly.

    Su Mei was still chattering beside her: "You know, as soon as I saw the two of them, it reminded me of a cartoon I watched when I was a child."

    "What cartoon?" Pei Wei didn't understand.

    Su Mei pointed to Drogba's photo: "Look at him, he looks stupid, he just has no brains." Then pointed to Ribery's photo: "Look at his fierce face, he is??Happy.  Then Su Mei put the two photos together: "The two of them together are a classic animation - mindless and unhappy."  "Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly laughed.

 Volume 8 2001 Volume 8 Chapter 473 Welcome Home

    After successfully signing the two foreign players Ribery and Drogba, Pei Wei's shortcomings on the right wing and forward line have been made up, and Ribery can also play winger and attacking midfielder. Maybe in the lineup  Not as strong as last year, but there are no obvious shortcomings. Moreover, Yunjia Tianyu, who ended the entire season with an unbeaten record last year, seems a bit stronger. Now that four main players are gone, Yunjia Tianyu, whose strength has declined a bit, will face more competition.  Intense, in fact, this is a good thing for the league.

    After staying in Europe for a few more days, Pei Wei returned to China with two foreign aids, Ribery and Drogba. Ribery had already settled down at home, and although Drogba came to France very early,  But he was still alone and could leave whenever he wanted, very relaxed and free.  Jiang Hao stayed in Europe to see if there were any more suitable players he could introduce.

    After returning to Yunjia, Pei Wei first asked the staff to arrange an apartment for them. The first team has not yet gathered, so during this period, Ribery and Drogba will train with the reserve team to familiarize themselves with the club.  environment of.

    After leaving China for nearly a month, when Pei Wei sat back at his familiar desk, he couldn't help but sigh.

    ??Unconsciously, it has been more than eight years since the establishment of this club. This year is the ninth year of the establishment of Yunjia Tianyu - how many nine years can there be in life?  When he founded Yunjia Tianyu, he was only thirty-four years old, in his prime. Now he is forty-two years old, and he is approaching the end of middle age.

    This desk was brand new when I bought it, and the tabletop was shiny. Now there are spots in many places, and the desk is no longer a new desk.  And the club is no longer a new club.

    Although he can replace it with countless new desks, Pei Wei has no intention of replacing it. Sometimes obsolescence is also a kind of wealth. Having such office equipment at least proves that Yunjia Tianyu Club has a certain history.

    However, his efforts over the past eight years have not been in vain. Yunjia Tianyu has become a symbolic club in Chinese football. At the same time, his original vision has basically been implemented. The entire league has become more formal under the leadership of Yunjia Tianyu.  , more professional, and the Chinese league after the reform is already on track.  Just like a car on the highway, it has been moving forward rapidly on the right road. Although it is still far from the world's top level in terms of overall strength and the level of the national team, the dawn of hope can already be seen.

    The current Chinese league has a complete scale of three levels from top to bottom, and promotion and relegation are orderly. Maybe the competitive level of the league is not particularly high, but at least every league game is very intense.  The players on the field work very hard - in fact, this is what most fans value. After all, there are only a few clubs in a country that can stand at the top. A large number of fans support local teams and just want them to try their best.  Will suffice.

    Pei Wei glanced at the list of players in front of him. Franck Ribery and Drogba were on the list. Pei Wei couldn't help but smile. He still remembered the first time he went to Europe in 1995 to look for foreigners. At that time, Yunjia Tianyu could  He said that he wanted names but no names, and he almost racked his brains to dig out two players, Ballack and Tony. In addition, he did not hesitate to spend a lot of money after half a year.  Only then did they introduce Dunga, the first truly world superstar in the history of the Chinese League. At that time, it was so difficult for Yunjia Tianyu to find good foreign players. Even Materazzi, who played in the amateur league, was not willing to come.  In addition, it is more for the sake of money that they agree to join a team. With their growing reputation in continental Europe, Ribery and Drogba, two future superstars, almost effortlessly joined them.  Take it down.

    Although I have almost used the future superstars in my mind, after all, my memory only lasts until the 2006 World Cup, and the difference between now and now is only five years. No stars have not been discovered yet, but with the current situation of League A  Even if they can't recruit top-notch players, they can still recruit some excellent foreign players, not to mention that in the future, various clubs can also attract some former superstars to retire in the league.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei felt a little tired in his heart. The position of club chairman could no longer bring him much sense of accomplishment.  Just like the introduction of Franck Ribery and Drogba this time did not excite him, you must know that every time he introduced a future superstar, Pei Wei would have a huge sense of accomplishment in his heart. Obviously.  The club is already on track and no longer needs his precognitive guidance.

    Pei Wei believes that even if he is not the chairman of the current Yunjia Tianyu Club, another more capable person can lead them to continue to be glorious. For Pei Wei, what he needs now is a life goal, a new one.  A goal that can inspire his fighting spirit.

    But before finding this goal, Pei Wei had not yet?Count it in Yunjia Tianyu

    Yunjia Tianyu is his hard work and his proud achievement. He will not let go easily until he finds a suitable person to accept him.

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    Three days later.

    Pei Wei is sitting at the old desk, looking at the club's financial statements for last year - the club's financial income has been improving, and the annual income has basically been equal to the expenditure. Pei Wei now needs subsidized funds.  It¡¯s rare enough, and for a club at the top of its domestic league to be able to do that is extreme.

    At this time, there was a knock on the office door. After Pei Wei opened his mouth to come in, Jiang Hao walked in with a dusty look on his face.

    "You're back? My Director Jiang." Pei Wei said teasingly, then he took a cup and poured him a cup of tea: "Why didn't you tell him in advance? I arranged for Xiao Zhao to pick you up."

    "?, it's not just once or twice. Isn't it a waste of the club's resources to arrange for someone to pick him up every time?" Jiang Hao swallowed a big sip of tea and answered with a smile.

    "As soon as you came back, you rushed to my office in a hurry, not just to give me a cup of tea?" Pei Wei put down the report in his hand, lit a cigarette for himself, and then handed another one over.

    Jiang Hao took it and lit a cigarette and said: "Boss, this year we only have four people left in the forward line. Among them, Wenda is still a standard substitute. He can be an oddity but it is difficult to expect him to be the main force.  , Don¡¯t you think the forward line is a little weaker? And we still have to play in the Asian Club Cup in the second half of the season.¡±

    "Although there are only four, Drogba and Qu Le are both in their prime, and Sun Bing and Wenda are young and energetic. This configuration is already very good. The worst thing is to buy an experienced one after the transfer market opens.  The old striker will be the substitute," Pei Wei said nonchalantly.

    "If you are looking for a veteran striker with strength and experience, I have a good candidate." Jiang Hao said pretending to be mysterious.

    "Really? Who is it?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    Jiang Hao did not answer his question directly, but turned to the door and shouted: "Come in!"

    Pei Wei was slightly stunned. Jiang Hao didn't seem to be such a ignorant person. Why did he bring the person back without signing the contract?

    But when he saw who this person was, he immediately laughed: "It seems that I want to give Jiang Hao a good look Such a big thing is hidden from me But, Dongzi, when I see you  I¡¯m really happy!¡±

    The visitor is surprisingly the main forward of the Chinese national team, former Yunjia Tianyu player, Hao Dong who plays for Dortmund in the Bundesliga!

    Dong walked in with a trademark smile on his face, then opened his arms and gave Pei Wei a big hug: "Boss, how are you? Do you welcome me back?"

    "Of course you're welcome! But don't you want to stay in Dortmund?" Pei Wei asked with a smile. He also knew that Hao Dong had basically lost his main position since the beginning of this season. After all, he is now thirty-one years old.  His physical condition and explosive power can no longer be compared with when he was young. It is difficult to compete with the Czech giant Jankoler and Brazilian forward Everton under the competition of the main forwards. He has returned to his roots. Maybe returning is a good way to keep him in shape.  Playing in the World Cup half a year later.

    "My contract with Dortmund only has half a year left. According to FIFA transfer rules, I can leave at any time and there is no longer my main position there. Boss, you only need to spend a little money to change it."  I bought it, it¡¯s worth it, as long as it allows me to play every once in a while to maintain my condition,¡± Dong said with a smile.

    "No problem, I'm going to appoint you, but I can't guarantee your main position. You need to compete by yourself You know, I don't have any authority in terms of players' appearances. Everything must be listened to by the head coach. However,  I believe in your strength." Pei Wei gently nudged Hao Dong with his elbow and laughed.

    "No problem, I will definitely perform well. I will try to be the main player in the World Cup in half a year." Dong replied.

    "But Dongzi, according to my estimation, Dortmund has a high probability of winning the league championship this season. If you leave now, you may lose this title. Don't regret it then."  Pei Wei suddenly said this.

    Dong was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly smiled easily: "It doesn't matter, if I win the championship while sitting in the stands, then I would rather not win it I have played in Dortmund for three and a half years, which is enough, my only pursuit now  The next thing is the World Cup in half a year." "Then." Pei Wei stretched out his hand: "Happy.?Go home.  "

 Volume Eight 2001 Volume Eight Chapter 474 Another Invitation

    Dong's return is a big event for Chinese football.

    Although new stars continue to emerge after the launch of professional leagues, Hao Dong is not considered the most iconic star of Chinese football in the 1990s like in his previous life, nor was he named Chinese football player of the 20th century, but his influence  Still no small matter.

    In the three and a half seasons of Dortmund in the Bundesliga, although Hao Dong only served as the main force for more than one season, he still scored 31 goals in the three and a half seasons. This number is higher than the number of Asian players playing in the Bundesliga.  Among them, second only to the legendary South Korean striker Cha Bum-geun in the 1980s, and you must know that in that era, the five major European leagues were far less intense than they are today.

    Based on this number, Hao Dong is called Asia's number one striker in the 1990s, and he is well deserved.

    From here we can also see what an excellent path Pei Wei chose for Hao Dong. You must know that another Asian super forward who played in the Bundesliga at the same time as him, Ali Daei of Iran, went to the powerful Bayern Munich.  , I didn't get a few chances to play, and naturally my performance wasn't as good as Dong's.

    Dortmund did not embarrass Yunjia Tianyu in terms of the transfer fee. Pei Wei only paid a symbolic 500,000 euros to bring Hao Dong back. Of course, Hao Dong only had half a year left on his contract, and Dortmund did not want to stay.  The reason for Hao Dong's dismissal is internal, but the biggest wish is that Dortmund's managers really don't know how to do business. Otherwise, Dortmund, a long-standing Bundesliga giant, will not be reduced to the point of relegation every year in future generations - you must know that Dortmund  The fans are considered the most loyal in the Bundesliga. Even if they are reduced to relegation, their home stadium Westfalenstadion still has an attendance rate exceeding the average of 60,000 - you must know that the entire population of Dortmund is only more than 600,000.  That¡¯s all!  One-tenth of the population of a city is a loyal fan of this club. What a concept!

    With such a large and loyal fan base, Dortmund's financial revenue is still tight every year, and the incompetence of Dortmund's management is evident.

    ? But it¡¯s good that Dortmund¡¯s management is incompetent.  It doesn't matter if there is nothing you can do, Pei Wei doesn't care. He is not a savior. When he sees someone being wronged, he has to take care of it. In this way, there are many people to take care of. For example, Newcastle United in the Premier League, they also have  The most loyal fans in the entire British continent also have financial support, but they have never won the Premier League championship. This is unfair, but so what?

    Pei Wei only hopes that he can do something to help Chinese football.  As for Dortmund and Newcastle, let's wait for their own saviors.

    Dong's return has also caused some controversy in China. The argument is whether Chinese overseas players like Hao Dong should be regarded as domestic aid or foreign aid after returning to domestic clubs - let's say it is domestic aid, and he is from  He was transferred back from a foreign club, let's say he is a foreign player, and he is a perfect Chinese - it is really not easy to position him.

    However, this argument is not aimed at the Yunjia Tianyu Club. After all, Yunjia Tianyu only has three foreign players so far.  Even if Dong's return occupies a quota of foreign aid, they have not exceeded the limit. This can also be seen that major domestic clubs have indeed begun to learn to think. Such problems are not big or small, but they still have to be solved.  .

    After a special meeting to discuss it, the Football Association made a decision. A new clause was added to the league transfer rules, that is, no matter which team he comes from, as long as he is a citizen of the People's Republic of China.  They enjoy all the rights of Chinese citizens, including the qualification to participate in the league. In other words, there are players like Hao Dong.  Transferring in will not occupy the foreign aid quota.

    At the press conference, Xu Ru said: "There are no rules in the world without any loopholes, and the same is true for the rules of our league. With the development and progress of the times, there will always be different and various new problems emerging.  Maybe our judgment will be wrong, but we will learn from every experience and if a problem arises, we will solve it through practice. At the same time, we must also learn from the league rules of other countries to make up for our shortcomings in our rules.  Make our league more mature and develop more stably.¡±

    Pei Wei, who was watching the live TV broadcast, was praising the Football Association under the leadership of Xu for its timely response and correct judgment.  When he was making a decisive decision, as soon as the press conference ended, Xu called and said straight away: "Pei Wei, you are causing trouble to our Football Association again!"

    Pei Wei said aggrievedly: "Old Xu, how can you say that? Yes, I did do a lot of things that increased the workload of your Football Association, but don't you think that these things caused by me will be better than others in the future?"  Is it much better to do it in person? Take the case of Hao Dong this time. I caused some trouble for your Football Association, but I didn¡¯t benefit from it, soIt will be so easy to implement your decision. If you change to a club that already has four foreign players and brings back an international player from overseas, other clubs will do this.

    Do you agree with the Football Association¡¯s new regulations?  We Chinese, even if we don¡¯t worry about being outnumbered, I won¡¯t benefit from it. It¡¯s easy to implement all the regulations of your Football Association, isn¡¯t it?  "

    "What you said makes sensebut I have no reason to let you go like this, don't you think?" Maybe because of too many interactions with Pei Wei, Xu, who was upright and did things with dignity and cleanliness, began to become  Becoming treacherous.

    Pei Wei smiled helplessly: "Well, my Chairman Xu, what should I do to make up for the trouble I have brought to the Football Association?"

    "I haven't thought about it yet, I will think about it later By the way, let me tell you good news. The Chinese Football Association has done a lot of work in FIFA recently. We are very likely to get a FIFA executive committee member before the World Cup starts.  "This position is very beneficial to the increase of our Chinese Football Association's power both in the world and in Asia," Xu said with a smile.

    "That's a good thing." Pei Wei was overjoyed: "Having a position in FIFA will be good news for both China and East Asian teams. The balance of power in East and West Asia will be leveled again.  There will be no inherent flaws in Asia's competition. Although our own strength is the most important, in any case, the increase in East Asia's power will also help us. "

    Xu smiled slightly. Pei Wei was right. On the surface, an executive committee member with no actual rights is nothing, but after China obtained such a seat, South Korea had a vice president in FIFA, and China and Japan  There is an executive committee in FIFA, which can form a stable power tripod. No matter how powerful West Asia is in the AFC, it will be difficult to embarrass the top three in East Asia - after all, there are people above them.  .

    "But now there is a questionwho among the Football Association would be more suitable to be the executive committee member?" Xu paused and then suddenly asked.

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment and said subconsciously: "This seems to be an internal matter of your Football Association. How can I, an outsider, intervene."

    "It is precisely because you are an outsider that I ask you. Because you have no direct interest in this matter, your words are the most fair There are only three people in the Football Association who are qualified to go.  "Me, Zhang Long and Wan Junsheng, who among us is suitable?" Xu asked casually, looking unconcerned.

    Pei Wei's train of thought was indeed taken away. He didn't know why Pei Wei was always unwary in front of Xu. After thinking for a while, Pei Wei shook his head, although he knew that Xu couldn't see him through the phone: "It's not very suitable.  , Wan Junsheng is in charge of the domestic league, and no one in the Football Association can be more suitable than him in this regard. You must know that the league is the top priority, and we must have such an honest and kind vice chairman to take charge; while Zhang Long  He is in charge of diplomacy. Although he is not as unequivocal as you, but at this stage of development of Chinese football, we also need his tolerant approach to deal with those people from the AFC. As for you, you are a very suitable candidate.  But although you currently have less front-end hosting work, the Football Association cannot do without you as the person who presides over the overall situation. The three of you have the ability to serve as executive committee members, but you can't leave, which is a troublesome matter. "

    "Well, we are also wondering now." Xu said with a little distress: "Actually, I really want to go. After all, I can no longer do much due to health reasons. Being an executive committee member of FIFA is more difficult.  It's relaxed and I don't need to worry about too many things. Besides, I still have some face in the AFC, which will be very beneficial to my future work. But how can I leave without finding a replacement for me?  Woolen cloth."

    "Can't your Football Association find talents?" Pei Wei came to think of it, but he still wanted to bring himself to the Football Association: "Can't you just find someone to take your place? Wan Junsheng can definitely be the side leader.  Grab the position of chairman of the league."

    "Pei Wei, are you cheating with me again? Lao Wan has no intention of replacing me. For me personally, I still prefer you. I believe that if you were in my position, you would not  What's the selfish thing? Lao Wan's personality is a little softer. I'm afraid he can't suppress the people below. And after you come, neither Zhang Long nor Lao Wan will hold you back. Of course, it is of no benefit to you to sit in this position, but  I still hope you can step forward and take over this important task," Xu sighed.

    "But as an outsider of the Football Association, can I directly be the chairman? You are a national organization." Pei Wei still felt that it was unrealistic.

    "The times are evolving, and our Football Association will not remain static. We are now preparing to implement the method of recruiting talents from the society."?, if you agree, we can make the decision to hire you as the chairman of the Football Association now. I also know that it will be very difficult for you to propose it rashly. You should think about it carefully.  "

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 475 We are the same people

    Before terminating the call, Xu gave Pei Wei two days to think about it - and then called again, hoping that Pei Wei could give him a good answer.

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei fell into deep thought. Xu had invited him to join the management of the Football Association more than once before, but Pei Wei had never agreed. But this time Xu's tone was very positive, and Pei Wei couldn't agree after thinking about it.  I can't think of anyone other than myself who would be suitable to sit in this position after Xu leaves.

    Leaving the position of chairman of the Chinese Football Association and becoming an executive committee member of FIFA is actually of no benefit to Xu. Although FIFA has the word "international" in it, it seems to be very awesome and powerful, but in fact it is just like  At the same level in China, there are two completely different concepts in Beijing and at the local level. The FIFA executive committee may look prosperous, but in fact, the power it holds is far less than that of the chairman of the Football Association.  In fact, as long as Xu is willing, it is normal for him to take on two positions. Just like South Korea's Zheng Mongjun, who is not only the vice president of FIFA but also the top figure of the Korean Football Association. However, because of his physical condition, Xu  Well, it is not easy to resign from the top position of the Football Association for reasons that cannot be distracted.

    On the surface, although Xu is not sitting in this position, his administrative level is still the same as before, but everyone knows that having a level and having real power are completely different things. As a saying goes, "The bureau level is not the same as before."  If you have a long belt, your farts won¡¯t even make a sound¡± - these are rough words but not rough reasoning.

    In the same way, if Pei Wei really takes this position as Xu said, this seemingly prestigious position will do Pei Wei no good at all - although the club owner sounds a lot worse than the chairman of the Football Association, but  It is estimated that no matter who it is, if he is asked to choose between these two positions, he will probably choose the club owner.  Especially the boss of Yunjia Tianyu - in the Yunjia Tianyu Club, Pei Wei is the absolute boss. He is the one-and-done boss. Everyone works for him and takes his salary. The more nourishing the life, the more nourishing it is.  ¨D¨DAnd what about the Chairman of the Football Association?  With pressure from the General Administration of Sports, and with so many clubs and national teams to manage, every day is like walking on thin ice. With Xu's physique and fragile heart, it must be said that this is the reason.

    Although the chairman of the Football Association is nominally the top leader of a country's football community, in fact they are the football public figures least known to their country's fans - fans who like Serie A will know how many giants there are in Serie A.  The Italian national team has such a glorious history, how many great stars have emerged in Italy, and how many highly respected or maverick club presidents there are in Serie A But how many people know who the president of the Italian Football Association is?  Who among the average fans would care about this?

    Especially the Chinese Football Association. When the national team and the league perform well, fans focus on the club, coaches, and players, and do not care who the chairman of the Football Association is. However, when the national team performs poorly and the league is in a mess, fans will immediately focus on it.  Point the finger at the Football Association.  The first person to bear the brunt is the chairman of the Football Association - the train runs fast because of the headband. When it is running fast, it will not care about the front of the car, but when it runs slowly, it will scold the front of the car

    In the position of chairman of the Chinese Football Association, the less known he is, the better the chairman is. Just like the Chinese fans of later generations, it is estimated that no one does not know the "King of Hell", but those who know Xu and Wan Junsheng do not.  many.

    It is precisely because of this that Xu Cai did not use the friendship between the two to impress Pei Wei. After all, it can be said that this matter did not do any good to Pei Wei.  He already has enough wealth, has a certain political status, and is quite popular among fans. There is really no reason for him to give up the position of club chairman.

    "But. How can I refuse you" Pei Wei sighed and showed a wry smile: "Who makes me and you the same person"

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    Night.

    "Growing out of clothes grows very fast. The clothes I bought a month ago can't be worn anymore." Su Mei folded a few baby clothes and said softly: "You said this child has grown even when he is one year old.  He's growing up so quickly. Isn't it because the nutrition we gave him is too good?"

    "I have long said that when buying clothes for my children, I have to buy bigger ones, otherwise they will no longer be able to wear them soon. It is a complete waste." Pei Wei said with a smile. He liked this atmosphere very much, full of the warm atmosphere of home, especially  Listening to Su Mei talk about some trivial things made him feel warmer: "Do you know what clothes I wore when I was a child? One from the east family. One from the west family. Basically all the children in our compound wore clothes from other families.  Clothes, especially sweaters, were dismantled and remade when we were young. We all grew up wearing Baijia clothes at that time. How could there be so much consumption But your family is in good condition, so I guess you don't have this feeling.  Tasted.¡±

    "Who said I haven't tasted it?" Su Mei straightened up.?, put the folded clothes into the closet: "There is a brother above me.

    I have been wearing my brother¡¯s leftover clothes since I was a child. Every time my parents took me to school, they thought I was a boy I didn¡¯t pay attention to these things when I was a child. Later, when I grew up, I didn¡¯t pick up my brother¡¯s clothes.  "

    "We all come from poor backgrounds." Pei Wei smiled and held Su Mei in his arms: "But today's children are all delicate. As parents, we want our children to wear the best clothes, eat the most nutritious food, and go to the best places.  A good school - they are very happy, but compared to us, they have a lot less fun. "

    "Yes, there are more and more toys now, but isn't it more interesting than what we played when we were children? Jumping rubber bands, playing marbles, playing with clay figurines, swinging on swings Even if there is nothing, just draw a few lines on the ground.  Playing hopscotch There are many people of the same age in a compound, and you can find friends to play with just by shouting. Nowadays, people live in high-rise buildings, and there are fewer and fewer interactions between people. No wonder the enrollment in kindergartens is now  The age is getting younger and younger, and children can only find friends in kindergarten." Su Mei nodded.

    "There is nothing we can do about it. After all, this is also a symbol of the progress of the times." Pei Wei changed the subject: "By the way, Lao Xu gave me a call today."

    "Oh, your relationship is really good what did he say?" Su Mei didn't pay attention. She had long known that Xu and Pei Wei had a close relationship, so naturally she wasn't surprised by this, so she just asked casually.  One sentence.

    "He said a good news." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "The Chinese Football Association is likely to be able to win a position as a FIFA executive committee member in the near future. He plans to serve as the executive committee himself and then choose another person.  Come and be the chairman of the Chinese Football Association.¡±

    "It's a good thing." Su Mei straightened up: "There are people in the DPRK who are easy to talk to, and there are people from the Chinese Football Association working in FIFA, which has a positive significance for the status of Chinese football Why do you seem unhappy?  What does it look like?¡±

    Su Mei noticed something was wrong, and Pei Wei showed a smile: "This is indeed a good thing, but do you think it is a good thing for Xu personally?"

    Su Mei reacted quickly. She thought about it carefully: "It's really not a good thing Of course, being an executive committee member is not as prestigious as the chairman of the Football Association, and it doesn't have much actual power Xu Zhen said that after becoming an executive committee member  Shouldn¡¯t he be the chairman of the Football Association? It seems that these two positions can be held concurrently, right?¡±

    "Due to his heart disease, he cannot be too tired and cannot concentrate on both ends These are his words." Pei Wei said in a deep voice.

    A look of admiration appeared on Su Mei's face: "I have begun to admire Xu He became the executive committee member of FIFA, and another person became the chairman of the Football Association. This matter is good for Chinese football and the Chinese Football Association.  It¡¯s good for Chinese fans, but it won¡¯t do him any good. Instead, it will be harmful To do it at the expense of oneself and benefit the world, and forgetting one¡¯s own interests It¡¯s not easy, it¡¯s really not easy.¡±

    "He is really a good chairman, an excellent chairman" Pei Wei sighed and said: "Having such a chairman is really a blessing for Chinese football If he hadn't grasped the critical moments, had opinions and foresight, and dedicated himself to  Chinese football is good. No matter how much money I invest in the league, it will be useless If the Football Association does nothing, no matter how hard I try, I will be abandoned by other clubs. After all, the power of one club is not enough to control the entire league.  Without the strength of the Football Association, I can¡¯t do what I do.¡±

    "You can't say that." Su Mei naturally stood on Pei Wei's side: "Of course your efforts are also very important. I don't know how many things in the league can go smoothly because of you. You have changed other things."  The club¡¯s philosophy points out the right path for Chinese football No one can take away this credit!¡±

    "Wow, why do you think I'm the same as Taizu?" Pei Wei said with a smile, "I'm going to make a mistake if I keep talking."

    "That's right." Su Mei raised her nose: "Everyone sees what you have done for Chinese football and the Chinese League. Do you know what your status is now in the hearts of fans across the country? Let's put it this way, as long as they  If the team you support does not play against Yunjia Tianyu, then they will definitely support you! Not to mention that there are at least 100,000 fans of you and Yunjia Tianyu in Yunjia!¡±

    "Yes, the people's eyes are sharp." Pei Wei said thoughtfully, and then looked at Su Mei: "What do you think if I am like Xu, a person who forgets his own interests?"

    "Huh?" Su Mei couldn't react for a moment.

    "I mean." Pei Wei repeated: "I will take over Xu's position, become the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, and step down from the position of chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club - what do you think?"

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 476: Three-month Agreement

    Slow down, slow down, my mind is a bit hard to turn around.  Su Mei touched it and stroked it: "You mean, Xu will be the executive committee member, and then you will take over from him Is that what you mean?"  "

    "I've made it very clear." Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    "Then who will take over from you? Don't tell me that you are the chairman of the Football Association and the boss of Yunjia Tianyu." Su Mei said angrily.

    "Didn't you hear me clearly? I said that I would step down from the position of club president. I will not be the prime minister of the country and the owner of AC Milan like Silvio Berlusconi - Serie A has been developing for so many years.  It's so frustrating to be tortured by this guy, not to mention that our league only has a history of a few years. In addition, in China, if I hold two positions, then no matter how fair I am, I can't explain it, not to mention that it is impossible for people to be fair.  It¡¯s absolutely perfect ¨C I don¡¯t want to ruin the Chinese League.¡±

    "It seems that you are quite sober." Su Mei nodded: "But even if you step down from the position of club chairman, it will still be unclear - people are unpredictable, and there will definitely be many dissatisfied people.  Even if I were the owner of other clubs, I would be worried, unless Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance declined after you left.¡±

    "That's different." Pei Wei shook his head: "At least on the surface they can't say anything. As long as I have nothing to do with Yunjia Tianyu, no one can say anything, just like Bei  After Luconi became Prime Minister, he made Galliani the chairman of AC Milan. Everyone knows that he still has the final say in AC Milan, but others still can't say anything, because he can stand up in principle.  At least one thing I can be sure of is that I will never use my position as chairman of the Football Association to obtain undue benefits for Yunjia Tianyu, and in fact Yunjia Tianyu does not need me to do so."

    Pei Wei stood up and said proudly: "Whether it is in terms of the club's hardware, software, talent reserves and development concepts, Yunjia Tianyu is at least five to ten years ahead of other clubs. As long as it is not a fool who presides over our place,  It is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to retreat from its position as a top club in China.¡±

    "I believe this too." Su Mei nodded: "But you said it yourself, no matter how outstanding Yunjia Tianyu's potential is, he still can't maintain his advantage without a good chairman - such a person is not easy to find.  "

    "Yes, this is also an issue that I have considered." Pei Wei glanced at Su Mei, who could always understand his thoughts immediately.  This is also the reason why Pei Wei, who has experienced two lives and has become well versed in human sophistication, still admires Su Mei very much: "It's just that I won't take office immediately. There is still time for me to prepare. I don't know if I can do it at this time."  How long is it? Is it enough for me to prepare"

    "One more thing." Su Mei thought carefully: "It seems that it is Xu's idea to let you be the chairman of the Chinese Football Association? The Chinese Football Association is also a national organization after all. Although you have a certain administrative level,  Suddenly becoming the leader of a department-level department¡ªit¡¯s not very likely, right?¡±

    "Don't worry. Xu has thought about it a long time ago" Pei Wei laughed: "In terms of rank, I also have a position in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. My rank is no worse than that of the Chairman of the Football Association. In addition, my father-in-law is in charge. In this regard,  There is no problem and now the Chinese Football Association has basically separated from the General Administration of Sports and has its own hiring power. They are also currently undergoing reforms and can openly recruit to the society. I believe Xu will do everything well.  After all, this is his responsibility.¡±

    "In this case, then I have no problem." Su Mei nodded: "Actually, this is not bad. When you become the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, I believe that you at least have no selfish motives - because you don't need it at all. It's just  Are you willing to leave Yunjia Tianyu? "

    "How could you give it up" A wry smile appeared on Pei Wei's face: "Eight years of hard work How many more eight years can there be in life"

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    Two days later, Xu¡¯s call came as promised.

    "How is it? How have you considered it?" Xu Hunhou's voice came from the phone.

    "I have a question, am I qualified to be the chairman of this Football Association? Don't wait until I agree but I can't do it in the end, then I will think that your Football Association is playing tricks on me - I don't like to be played by others.  "Pei Wei said half-jokingly and half-threateningly.

    "How dare I play tricks on you? There are not many people in China who dare to play tricks on you now." Xu sighed and said, "Would I make a joke about this? If you agree, then you will serve as vice chairman first - yes  The first vice-chairman, which is my previous position, and the chairman's position, I still hold concurrently, but like the old chairman, I will only treat it as a decoration and do nothing, and the specific affairs of the Football Association will be determined by

    &nbsp; Wan and Lao Zhang manage together.  Lao Zhang is in charge of diplomacy, and Lao Wan is in charge of the league. In fact, he has taken over my job.  But there will be less resistance if you only become the vice chairman. The General Administration of Sports has agreed that our Football Association will open recruitment to the public. The highest position is the vice chairman. By then, you will not only be the only one to join the Football Association, but there will also be talents in charge of other departments.  , of course, all they can do are some small things, which are different from you, so that they won't be too conspicuous.  "

    "Do I have to leave the position of club chairman to serve as vice chairman of the Football Association?" Pei Wei doesn't care too much about the size of the so-called official position. After all, a powerful first vice president is better than a careless chairman.  Much better.

    "That's for sure. Although I believe you, it doesn't mean that others believe you too." Xu became serious. He would not give in on this point: "I believe you will not use the power of the Football Association to benefit Yunjia."  Tianyu seeks profits, but others will not think so, and it is not only necessary for you to step down from the position of chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, at least on the surface, you can no longer have anything to do with Yunjia Tianyu Club, otherwise you will never  Convince the public.¡±

    "You might as well put a tight spell on me. It'll be like in "Journey to the West", where you can't have any more ** in the world" Pei Wei muttered in his heart: "I understand but I need time.  "

    "Don't worry, I will give you time." Xu said understandingly: "Now the recruitment letter of the Football Association has been released to the public. We have set a time of three months. Although the highest position in the competition is vice chairman, I  There will be no one who meets the conditions You will be the only suitable candidate, so within these three months, I hope you can disassociate yourself from the Yunjia Tianyu Club."

    "Three months Okay, that's almost enough." Pei Wei nodded. Now it's February. In three months, it will be May. The World Cup will start then. He will catch up as soon as he takes office.  The World Cup is just the right time to take advantage of my familiarity with everyone in European football circles. First I can do something for the national team. As long as I have a good start, the next thing will be easy to handle.

    "Then it's settled Now I have to start making preparations." Although Pei Wei did not make a positive commitment, Xu knew that by saying this, he basically agreed, and with Pei Wei's character, he also  I won't do anything that breaks my promise.

    "By the way, I have another question Do other people within the Football Association know about this? Do they have any opinions?" Now that he is ready to accept this position, Pei Wei naturally wants to ask what other people think, otherwise there will be no one by then.  If people support him, what's the use of him being a polished commander no matter how capable he is?

    This is different from the establishment of a club at that time. The club is his personal property and he can form a management team by himself. The Football Association is a national institution. No matter how rich he is, he cannot fire all the disobedient people and replace them with new ones - if he  If he does this, I'm afraid the first person to be fired will be himself.

    "Most people don't know yet. After all, this kind of thing has never happened in the entire Football Association or even in China's national institutions after liberation. If it weren't for the fact that the recruitment of civil servants has been made public, and many units have to pass the assessment system to recruit civil servants  We don¡¯t think so, but the civil servants recruited in those units are only for less important positions, but we want to recruit a leader This is a big matter, and we will not take it until we are absolutely sure.  This matter was told, so we didn't make it public, but the other vice presidents already knew it, and basically they all supported you, especially Lao Wan and Lao Zhang," Xu replied.

    This answer surprised Pei Wei, but after thinking about it, it was inevitable. After all, the chairman of the Football Association is at the forefront of the storm. His level is only a little higher, but the responsibilities and risks he bears are much greater. Xu  He did well because he was indeed capable and he didn't have much ambition. He happened to be such a person - his family background was no longer a secret. Everyone knew that he had no interest in an official career. If he replaced Xu  If this is the case, the Football Association will probably not have any instability due to the replacement of top leaders.

    "If that's the case, then I don't have any problem."

    After getting the answer he wanted most, Pei Wei was ready to end the conversation. Three months is not a long time, and some things must be done quickly.

    "Three months later remember, three months later, the Football Association welcomes you." Xu finished this sentence with a smile, and then hung up the phone.

    Pei Wei also put down the phone and smiled at Su Mei in front of him.

    "There are still three months left in this positionI have to do some things quickly."

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 477 Prelude

    The cup in front of Hao has been refilled three times, and the tea leaves have no tea flavor left. It's not that the tea is not good, it is actually the authentic Wuyishan Dahongpao, but Pei Wei is stingy and only puts it in his cup.  I took three tablets - naturally, I smoked almost half a pack of cigarettes. Even though the air circulation in the office was very good, Su Mei frowned on the side.

    "Boss, what's going on? I've been sitting here for two hours. I'm very busy now." Jiang Hao said with a grimace.

    "You kid is so busy." Pei Wei snorted in his nose: "It seems that you are only responsible for transfers, right? Now that we have finished looking for foreign players and the domestic transfer market has not yet started, what do you have to do? Don't worry.  You think I don¡¯t know, and it¡¯s not a problem to be stuck with your second wife all the time¡ªor just get married and float among the flowers all day long, are you a bee?¡±

    Jiang Hao chuckled, ignoring Su Mei's funny look at him: "Isn't this all I have hobbies? Why are you getting married" Only when he said this did he realize that this was not appropriate - the boss's wife was here.  Next to him, he quickly changed the subject: "Boss, what's going on? It's been two hours and you haven't said anything. Are you trying to make me anxious?"

    "Don't be busy, there is still one person who hasn't come." Pei Wei shook his head: "We will talk about it after he comes This matter is very important."

    "Just wait a little longer." Su Mei stood up with a smile: "I'll get you a cup of tea."

    "Don't bother." Jiang Hao quickly stood up: "I can do it myself."

    While Jiang Hao was pouring himself tea, Xiao Zhao's voice came from the phone on Pei Wei's desk: "Boss, he's here."

    "Okay, let him come in quickly." Pei Wei said to the phone, then raised his head and smiled: "Okay. We can start right away."

    There were steady footsteps at the door, and Li Qiang's voice came from outside the door: "Boss, I'm back."

    "Come in." Pei Wei responded, and Li Qiang opened the door and walked in: "I'm sorry, boss, the plane was delayed and I kept you waiting."

    Jiang Hao looked at Li Qiang who walked in with a hint of surprise, and began to realize that Pei Wei did have something important to explain this time - Li Qiang had been in charge of the European branch and rarely returned to the club, but this time he actually didn't.  I rushed back - what happened?

    "Okay, everyone is here now." Pei Wei coughed dryly.  Pulling Jiang Hao out of his thoughts: "Come on, Li Qiang, sit down, you and Jiang Hao should sit closer I have something to tell you now."

    Seeing that Li Qiang and Jiang Hao's attention was focused on him, Pei Wei said: "What I'm telling you now is very confidential So far, only five people know about it, and you are the first one."  Six and seven, before I tell you. You have to promise not to say anything to anyone before this matter is made public - can you do it?"

    "I can." Li Qiang nodded calmly. Pei Wei took the initiative to call him back to Yunjia from Europe when he was not on vacation. This was the first time in the eight years since he went to Europe. Of course he knew that this matter would definitely not happen.  It will be small.

    "I will use all my property to guarantee it." Jiang Hao raised his hand: "There will never be an eighth person who gets this news from me in advance."

    "Very good." Pei Wei nodded: "What I want to tell you now is that maybe in three months, I will leave the position of chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club and serve as the first vice president of the Chinese Football Association, taking full responsibility.  All Football Association matters.¡±

    Although they were prepared, Li Qiang and Jiang Hao still opened their mouths in surprise - they were already surprised when Pei Wei said that he would leave Yunjia Tianyu.  Knowing that Pei Wei would become chairman of the Football Association surprised them even more.

    However, they did not wonder why Pei Wei, a person who had no position at all in the Football Association, suddenly became the most powerful first vice-chairman of the Football Association-maybe the current first vice-chairman of the Football Association is not the most powerful person, but Pei Wei  If it's full responsibility, then absolutely.

    Both of them are smart and capable people, and they are also the two most confidants of Pei Wei.  So they quickly grasped the key point - why Pei Wei told them this secret.

    "After I become the vice chairman of the Football Association, I will definitely not have anything to do with the Yunjia Tianyu Club - this will not be a big problem in the European League, but I have always been the only person in Yunjia Tianyu who can decide all matters.  Because Yunjia Tianyu Club is my personal property." Pei Wei sighed: "So the problem I am facing now is that it is impossible for me to find someone who can take over Tianyu Club within three months, although there are many people with such financial resources.  , but there is no one who can reassure me.¡±

    "So, my plan is to adopt a recruitment system, and under me?.  Yunjia Tianyu Club will no longer be the property of one person.  Pei Wei picked up the two contracts: "Li Qiang, I will hire you as the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club.

    All specific matters.  Jiang Hao, I will hire you to transfer players and hire coaches for Yunjia Tianyu Club, and you will be responsible for it. In addition to the two of you, there is also the financial department of **, which is directly managed by Su Mei.  I will establish a Tianyu Foundation, with Su Mei in charge. All expenses of the Yunjia Tianyu Club will be paid by this foundation, including your salary After assuming these two positions, your salary will be  There will be a substantial increase, and you will each get 10% of the club's shares. These shares cannot be transferred. You can only receive dividends every year through these shares. The other 80% of the shares will be controlled by Su Mei.  .  "

    After saying this, Pei Wei took a slight breath, and then asked: "How about you two? Do you accept my appointment?"

    This method was something Pei Wei finally came up with. When he really couldn't find a good successor, he could only use this method close to the separation of powers to keep the club running smoothly. Li Qiang is Pei Wei's old minister.  , he can definitely do a good job in the position of club president in the past few years when he has been alone in Europe, and the contacts he has accumulated in Europe are also a valuable asset, and Jiang Hao is the most capable and talented player in the domestic club.  The person who knows Pei Wei best about running the club, and Su Mei, is the person he trusts the most - after all, he still has the club in his hands, and even if he doesn't have specific command, he must at least have control.

    Although Su Mei is not as good as Li Qiang and Jiang Hao in leading the club, he controls the economic lifeline of the club. Li Qiang is responsible for specific affairs but cannot interfere in aspects such as introducing players. Jiang Hao has transfer power but has to rely on Su Mei's financial support.  In addition, the club's operating system is already quite complete, which can reassure Pei Wei.

    The three people restricted each other, one link after another. Except for Su Mei, both Li Qiang and Jiang Hao were restricted by the other two people. Although Su Mei was not restricted, she could not interfere in specific affairs. Besides, Su Mei was also the most trusted by Pei Wei.  people.

    With these people, there will be no problem even if Pei Wei is not in the club.

    "I am the boss who brought you out. I have gained a lot in these years with you. I am happy to take up this position. I will return to Europe in a few days and hand over the affairs of the European branch to my deputy. Then  Bian is already on track. As long as the club is not in chaos, the branch will not be in chaos." Li Qiang's answer was as expected. He was just looking to see if Jiang Hao would become the manager of this club. After all, Jiang Hao was self-recommended at the time.  Yes, although he has done well in the past few years, Pei Wei is not sure whether he will continue to work at Yunjia Tianyu.

    Pei Wei believes that Jiang Hao is no longer short of money, and people like him are more looking for challenges.

    "From an agent to a transfer director, and then to a club manager, I think I have been very successful." Jiang Hao said with a smile, "So I am happy to try the position of club manager."

    "Very good." Pei Wei nodded happily: "After Li Qiang arranges the affairs of the European branch, I will immediately hire you as the club's vice president and manager Li Qiang, after I leave, you will be promoted to the full chairman.  By the way, Jiang Hao, what do you think of Wang Sa taking over your position as transfer director? "

    "That's exactly what I thought." Jiang Hao nodded.

    After sending Li Qiang away, Jiang Hao also returned to his home. Pei Wei turned to Su Mei and said with a smile: "It seems that the situation is good What about the method I thought of? Although I can't find anyone to replace me, but you  Three people can completely replace my functions in the club, minimizing the impact of my departure I am a genius, right?"

    "It's just plagiarizing the European constitutional monarchy with separation of powers." Su Mei said with a smile: "I'm very proud of the wisdom of others."

    Pei Wei laughed.

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    On February 23, Pei Wei, chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, announced three personnel appointments within the club. Two positions of club vice president and club manager were established under the chairman. European division director Li Qiang and transfer director Jiang  Hao held these two positions respectively, while Wang Sa, deputy director of the transfer department, replaced Jiang Hao as the transfer director.

    These appointments did not cause too much turmoil even within the Yunjia Tianyu Club. After all, such personnel appointments and removals are normal. Although the positions of vice chairman and manager were not available in Yunjia Tianyu before, Pei  With a boss like Wei, it is normal for him to come up with any new tricks.

    Except for a few people, no one sees what these appointments mean - this is just the prelude to a series of events that will shock fans all over China.?An unspectacular overture.

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 478 The Last Thing

    Chapter 478 The last thing

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????: The vacation for Yunjia Tianyu Club is over, the team begins to officially gather, and the club staff also begins to enter the busy new season.

    Li Qiang, Jiang Hao and Wang Sa have officially taken office. Among them, Wang Sa has adapted the most easily. He is the second person in the transfer department, and his level is not lower than Jiang Hao's. He is familiar with people and naturally takes charge of the work.  He came with ease, and Jiang Hao was also relatively good. He was familiar with the whole club, and the position of manager was considered a big housekeeper. The things he managed were only relatively trivial, and it was relatively simple to do.

    However, Li Qiang, the most capable, did not go well, mainly because he had never done anything in the club before. He basically stayed in Europe before and was not familiar with other staff at all, and the staff  He is also used to reporting all matters to Pei Wei, which makes him, the nominal second person in the club, unable to do anything all day long.

    "Don't be anxious. After all, unlike Jiang Hao, Wang Sa and the others, you didn't bring much manpower back from Europe" Pei Wei said to Li Qiang in the office: "Take your time, anyway, there are still more than two months.  Time, after the start of the new season, I will arrange the specific things for you to do. It will be almost time for me to leave after we are on track. Don¡¯t be anxious, you can¡¯t eat hot tofu in a hurry.¡±

    "I have been mentally prepared for the difficulties." Li Qiang shook his head and said calmly: "After all, it is a new environment. It will always be a little difficult at the beginning. I understand this."

    "Well, very good." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction: "Since you already know, I won't say more. Just do your best. In the future, you will also be engraved in a prominent position in the Yunjia Tianyu Historical Exhibition Hall.  A nameyour name will be remembered by Yunjia fans forever."

    Li Qiang showed a smile: "This makes me excitedbut what makes me even more excited is that I can always do things for you. This is my favorite job."

    "Li Qiang. Actually, you don't have to do this. I just introduced a talent to the company at that time. You have to know that I have no so-called kindness to you. You are a talent and can exert your value no matter where you are. And I  "It just provides you with a stage to perform Do you understand?" Pei Wei looked at his best and most loyal subordinate.  Shaking his head and sighing, this guy had the mentality of "a scholar will die for his confidant" unique to ancient Chinese intellectuals. This is why Pei Wei handed the club over to him. Although he took all precautions, but that  It's just out of a businessman's caution and respect for his hard work.

    "But without your unreserved trust, I would never have been able to have such a high annual salary and accumulate a considerable amount of wealth as I do now This is all because of you, even if I don't talk about this. Just  In the first year I worked for you, you generously advanced my salary for two years and gave me my father to do the surgery. I should remember it for the rest of my life and be grateful for thousands of years. This is what my father has always said.  ." Li Qiang shook his head stubbornly.

    Pei Wei sighed. He had always been dissatisfied with this subordinate who was sometimes extremely stubborn: "Okay then. It's up to you You can't relax when working in the club."

    Li Qiang nodded and went out. Pei Wei touched his chin and thought about it. What he said just now reminded him that Li Qiang's name would be engraved in the Yunjia Tianyu Historical Exhibition Hall - but this sentence  It seems to be a bit of a blank promise.  It can be said that Yunjia Tianyu Club now has everything that a club should have, but it seems that there is still one thing missing.

    "What is missing?" Pei Wei walked back and forth in the office for a few steps and finally remembered: "By the way, there is still a lack of history! The biggest shortcoming of Yunjia Tianyu is that the team has only been established for only eight years. Other domestic players  Although the club was only completed after the start of the professional league, their predecessors, the local sports committee football teams, were established after liberation. Unlike Yunjia Tianyu, the foundation established was basically nothing. Although Yunjia Tianyu is now  The cohesiveness of Jia Tianyu Club is one of the best in China, but this is all based on Pei Wei's prestige and strong personal ability. If he is not there, will the club still have such cohesiveness?

    A club must not lack spiritual sustenance and a holy place in the hearts of fans. Why are the famous European giants able to survive for a hundred years? In addition to having strong financial support behind them, a holy place in their hearts and a spiritual sustenance are  The reason why those fans won¡¯t give up!

    It is not unusual for a strong local team to have the support of countless fans, but what makes Chinese fans strange is that.  Some ordinary teams and even low-level teams can still get the support of countless fans.  Even more than other localA famous team!

    There are many such examples, such as in Turin.  Most Turin fans support the Turin team instead of the powerful Juventus. This has even led to the fact that Juventus's home stadium, the Alpi Stadium, is always full of seats, and even made the budget-conscious Juventus club plan to move its home stadium from  Alpi moved to another smaller stadium to avoid leaving large areas of the stadium stands empty - you must know that Juventus is the most popular club in Italy, but in the city where they are located, they cannot compete with a club that has already fallen into disrepair.  of Turin¡­

    There is also Manchester. Manchester United has widespread popularity and countless fans around the world. However, in Manchester, the one with the most fans is Manchester City, which is still playing in the English League this year. Another example is London. London is probably the largest football club on earth.  The city with the largest number of fans, among which Arsenal and Chelsea, two Premier League teams, are world-famous, but in London, another Premier League team with the most fans is Tottenham Hotspur, a city with a population of more than 1,000.  In the metropolis of 10,000 (referring to the entire London area), their number of fans even exceeds that of Arsenal and Chelsea combined!

    Nottingham and Forest still have countless fanatical fans even though they have been in the second-tier league for a long time. Dortmund, even though they were reduced to fighting for relegation every year, their stadium attendance is still at the forefront of the Bundesliga

    This is a miracle that can only be created by the accumulation of history. Countless fans of these teams go to watch the game with their families. Countless fans are taken to the stadium to watch the game by their parents when they can't walk, and then wait until they grow up.  When I grow up, I will take my children to watch football games - rain or shine, I will never leave them.  They cheered when the team was great and prayed when the team was down.

    "Now, the holy place in the minds of Yunjia fans already exists. What is lacking is a place for spiritual sustenance, a place that can show all the glory of Yunjia Tianyu since its establishment and allow everyone to contribute to the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  A place where locals leave their names in history and fans can admire it Don¡¯t you think it is necessary for such a place to exist?¡±

    It¡¯s that office again.  Sitting in front of them were Su Mei, Jiang Hao and Li Qiang. Pei Wei spoke out his thoughts in detail.

    "You mean, build a historical exhibition hall?" Li Qiang reacted the fastest. He has visited countless clubs in Europe, including the historical exhibition halls of these clubs. In this kind of place, tourists can directly understand  The history, achievements and glory of a club.

    Jiang Hao and Su Mei also agreed with this, but Pei Wei shook his head.  With a mysterious smile on his face: "Don't you think it's a bit too monotonous to just have a historical exhibition hall? Although we have a lot of trophies, after all, our history is only eight years, and we can only use so few things. It's easy.  Just watch it, it will make fans feel bored. European clubs often have hundreds of years of history, so they have enough things, and we can't compare with that."

    "Then what do you mean" Su Mei asked doubtfully.

    Pei Wei stood up and waved his arms excitedly: "Let's build a Yunjia Tianyu Football Theme Park!"

    "Football theme park?" the three asked at the same time.

    "That's right. A football theme park!" Pei Wei said excitedly: "We have no shortage of space. There is a large open space near the training base, and it is now a demolition area. I asked the municipal party committee secretary about that area.  There is no use for it now. I can completely buy that place and connect it with the training base. The buildings include public football fields, leisure lawns and squares. The most important ones are the trophy room, hall of fame and Yunjia.  Tianyu Memorabilia Room! All international footballers, stars and club heroes who came out of or played for Yunjia Tianyu can leave their names in the Hall of Fame, and the Memorabilia Room tells in detail everything that has happened to Yunjia Tianyu since its establishment.  A big deal, a theme park integrating leisure, entertainment and sightseeing. This theme park will become the best place for all Yunjia Tianyu fans to spend their free time! "What do you think?"

    "What a great idea!" Li Qiangjie applauded: "Such a theme park not only has the appeal of a European club history showroom, but it is also very suitable for the current situation of Yunjia Tianyu. When the time comes, fans will definitely make this park lively!"

    "When it is completed, we can also invite back all the famous stars and coaches who have played for Yunjia Tianyu before! I think they will be happy to come!" Su Mei also became excited: "Like Ballack and Ljungberg.  , Materazzi, Dunga, Toni, they can all be invited back, as well as Wenger, Benitez Oh my god. I think it will be a sensation all over the world, but the time will come.  Only when they have free space!¡±

    "And we are alsoIncome can be generated through this park!  "Jiang Hao seemed to be more concerned about money: "The ticket price does not need to be too high.  A little token fee is enough, but I believe there will be a lot of visitors, which will add another revenue channel for the club!  The use of football fields also costs money, and I think those who play football will not begrudge this small amount of money.  "

    Looking at the excited three people, Pei Wei laughed and thought silently in his heart: "This is probably the last thing I do for Yunjia Tianyu before going to the Football Association"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 479 My father-in-law¡¯s advice

    After discussing all the specific situations, Pei Wei quickly went to the municipal government and told all his ideas to the municipal party committee secretary. The secretary was also very interested in what Pei Wei said. In fact, after entering the 20th  A century later, Chinese cities are developing faster and faster, with more and more developed areas, but fewer and fewer places for public leisure and entertainment. Pei Wei's proposal actually solved a problem for them.  , It is conceivable that after the establishment of this park, Yunjia citizens will have another best place to relax, which will also be a good achievement for the spiritual civilization construction of Yunjia City.

    The municipal committee quickly approved the proposal. The vacant land near the Yunjia Tianyu training base originally belonged to the municipal government, so it was sold to the Yunjia Tianyu Club at a relatively low price. With strong support from all parties,  , and soon construction started with great fanfare.

    In fact, this park does not take long to build. Whether it is the trophy room, hall of fame or memorabilia room, they are not very large buildings, and the square, lawn and football field are all places that do not need too many changes.  , it is expected to be basically completed in May or June, and some facilities can be gradually added in the future.

    "It seems that it can be completed before the national teams gather together, so that we can invite enough people." Pei Wei happily said to Su Mei: "As long as this momentum is established, this theme park will definitely become a  An indelible mark in the history of Chinese football!¡±

    "Yeah." Su Mei nodded in agreement: "This idea is definitely the best in China. Even in the history of world football, there are very few theme parks like this But Pei Wei, I thought about it,  Is it really appropriate for you to be the chairman of the Chinese Football Association? "

    "Huh?" Pei Wei was stunned.  She couldn't help but look at Su Mei carefully: "We made it very clear that day. Lao Xu is going to be the executive committee member. It seems that only I can fill this position Whether it is Zhang Long or Wan Junsheng, they all have their own  It¡¯s not my fault that I¡¯m not suitable to lead the Football Association. In this position, no one can do a better job than me except Xu.¡±

    "I don't think you can do well" Su Mei said hesitantly: "But Pei Wei, you are a good player in both business and football. But doing politics is two different thingsespecially China's officialdom.  , This has nothing to do with IQ, it requires experience. According to my little experience, no official can do well in a high position without going through training. "

    Pei Wei was stunned when he heard what Su Mei said.

    His family knows his own affairs, and he has never been involved in official circles either in his previous life or now.  In his previous life, he was an ordinary employee who was just waiting to die. The work unit was very small. Although there were intrigues and intrigues, they were just the pediatrics among children. After his rebirth, he first worked hard in the shopping mall alone, then established a group company, and finally opened the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  No matter what you do.  His role has never changed - whether in the company or in the club, he is a person who speaks the truth. No matter what he says, his subordinates must implement it without reservation. He has become accustomed to this way of doing things.  Can you still adapt to the official style?

    It¡¯s not nice to say something nice.  Even if Su Mei were to become the chairman, she would probably be better than him in politics - anyway, Su Mei grew up in a military compound with a strong political atmosphere, and she would understand some politics from childhood.

    "You're right. This is indeed something I'm not good at. Although I hold a position in the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, I haven't even gone to work for a few days. I'm really not good at this But am I really  Can't you do it? There's no reason why you can't work in the Football Association if you don't understand politics. When it comes to understanding football, there are few people in the Football Association who know more than me." Pei Wei said with a frown.

    "I don't know." Su Mei shook her head: "I'm just reminding you After all, I have seen this kind of thing more, but I think you can ask my father. He will definitely be able to give you some advice.  of."

    "Yes." Pei Wei suddenly realized: "Why did I forget my father-in-law!"

    Although Su Yue is not an official now, he is not as ignorant about official affairs as Pei Wei - Su is the kind of "big crocodile" that Pei Wei was afraid of before, even though he is a businessman.  But he has a deep background in both the official and the military, and there is no way he can't play it. With his eyes, he can certainly see whether Pei Wei is suitable to be the chairman of the Football Association.

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    "Su Mei has already told me your purpose of coming." Su Yue showed a pensive expression on his majestic face: "I have heard about this matter (referring to the Football Association's open recruitment of civil servants from the society), but I didn't expect you to do it.  Become the vice-president of the Football Association."

    "I never thought of hiding it from you, but the matter is serious and I can't do it before I succeed.Neither I nor Xu can let anyone else know.  "Pei Wei lit a cigarette for his father-in-law, sincerely

    "I know this too." Su Yue nodded: "I'm not angry about this But Pei Wei, I have to say, you made this move very wrong very wrong."

    "You mean, I shouldn't be the chairman of the Football Association?" Pei Wei frowned: "But actually I am not too willing to be, because I have no desire for power, but this is Xu's invitation,  And now the Football Association really can't find a suitable helmsmanTo put it bluntly, no one can be better than me in how to develop the Chinese league."

    "I absolutely believe this." Su Yue laughed: "You know, I am also interested in football. You have made earth-shaking changes in the level of Chinese football just through one club. At this point, you  You know much more about football development than anyone else! If you were abroad, it would be too unqualified for a person like you to not be the chairman of the Football Association! But don¡¯t forget, we are in China!¡±

    "What happened to China?" Pei Wei was stunned.

    "Pei Wei, you shouldn't be such a slow-responsive person Is it because you want Chinese football to develop rapidly that you are deceived?" Su Yue showed a meaningful smile: "We  The Chinese Football Association is the most special football association in the world! The football associations of any other country are private institutions, but the Chinese Football Association is a government institution! In a private institution, even if your political ability is zero, you are as powerful as you.  A person with extraordinary personal abilities can convince everyone with his own abilities! But in a government agency, your political retardation will definitely make you die ugly" Su Yue pointed at his eyes: "  I haven¡¯t missed anyone with my eyes. You are a talent, a business genius! You have a keen eye that most people don¡¯t have. Many of the things you do are even paving the way for five years later!  Such a long-term vision is enough to make you invincible in the business, but when it comes to politics, you are not even as good as an ordinary bureau-level cadre! Even if Xu fully supports you, how much can he say once he leaves the position of chairman of the Football Association?  How much? Even Zhang Long and Wan Junsheng fully support your work, but they cannot represent all members of the Football Association!"

    "But I'm just doing football, not politics" Pei Wei defended weakly.

    "In China, as long as you enter a government agency, it is absolutely impossible not to get involved in politics!" Su Yue said sharply: "What's more, you have one of your biggest weaknesses and that is the Yunjia Tianyu Club! Everyone  Knowing that you started the Yunjia Tianyu Club, you can't break away from your relationship with Yunjia Tianyu no matter what. How powerful is the power of the Chinese Football Association? It's so powerful that you can take over the club!  Chairman, what will the other clubs think?"

    "But I am ready to leave my position as chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club" Pei Wei argued.

    "Yes, the separation of powers is pretty good, but it's from your actions that I see that you don't understand politics at all!" Su Yue shook his head: "Don't you know?  After your idea is implemented, in whose hands is the real power of the club concentrated? It is concentrated in Su Mei's hands, because the financial resources of the club are in her hands. Without financial resources, the football club can only be one.  It's an empty shell, so Su Mei is actually in charge of the club. Both Jiang Hao and Li Qiang are still just workers, and Su Mei is your wife Do you think those clubs are fools? Do you really think that they are playing like this?  Can you make them believe that you have nothing to do with Yunjia Tianyu? What is the difference between doing this and hiding your ears? "

    Pei Wei was stunned. After analysis by Su Yue, an experienced guy, he realized that he was so naive in thinking about the problem. Indeed, the several flaws on his body could not be made up for, whether it was the club or his own.  Political ability is an unsolvable problem.

    "Then what should I do?" Pei Wei murmured, "It's impossible for Xu to hold two jobs, and his body doesn't allow it."

    "I think both you and Xu have entered into a misunderstanding in their thinking." Su Yue laughed: "Why does Xu Fei want to be the executive committee member? Can't someone else be the executive committee member? Can't you be the one?"

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 480: Saving the Nation through Curves

    Should I be an executive committee member?  "Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then quickly shook his head: "How qualified are you FIFA has only twelve executive committee members in total. This time we plan to add four more. You must know that those who can be executive committee members are either in their own country."  I have held a relatively senior position in a continental football federation. At the very least, I should hold an important position in the national football federation. I can¡¯t even get into the football federation, so why should I be the executive committee member?¡±

    "I don't understand this. I can only make this judgment based on your actual situation." Su Yue blew out a smoke ring: "FIFA seems to be two levels higher than the Chinese Football Association - after all, the two  There is also an AFC in the world - but in terms of nature, working in FIFA and working in the Chinese Football Association are two completely different concepts. "

    Seeing Pei Wei's somewhat confused expression, Su Yue sighed inwardly. His son-in-law was really mentally retarded politically: "It's very simple. The Chinese Football Association directly governs the entire Chinese league, and you own a club.  If you serve in the Chinese Football Association, you will never be able to escape the suspicion of seeking personal gain with power - don't say you won't do such a thing. With the development of society today, it is absolutely impossible to have a position where you can only rely on consciousness to restrain yourself. You must have  A strong restraint method will do. Although FIFA seems to be two levels higher, no matter how powerful they are, they can't control China's domestic leagues. Naturally, other clubs can't say anything. The so-called county officials.  It's better to manage now, that's why. Doing so can not only avoid the conflict of your identity, but also solve the problem of Xu's lack of skills. As for how to make you become the executive committee member, it depends on what Chairman Xu does.  ¡±

    "I understand." Pei Wei exhaled a long breath. This conversation with his father-in-law opened his eyes.  The smooth sailing experience after his rebirth had made his self-confidence infinitely inflated, but after this conversation, Pei Wei realized that although he had a forward-looking vision, it could only give him a certain advantage at a certain level, not  Invincible - As emphasized in the historical fictional novels of later generations that have begun to rationalize, modern people are not necessarily smarter than the ancients, especially at the political level. After all, the vast majority of ordinary people in modern times have no political knowledge.  of the mind.

    "Thank you very much for your advice, which made me understand a lot of things." Pei Wei said solemnly: "If you hadn't reminded me, I might have made a big mistake on this matter Even if I made a mistake, I would have made a big mistake.  It¡¯s nothing to me, but it might be a big hassle for Chinese football ¨C with the current foundation of Chinese football, it can¡¯t afford it.¡±

    "Do you still need to say such things in front of me?" Su Yue laughed: "You must know that you are my son-in-law I should help a little, otherwise Su Mei will find trouble with me, haha  !¡±

    ?******************************************

    "I'm sorry, Lao Xu, I'm afraid I can no longer serve in the Football Association."

    After leaving Su Yue¡¯s home.  Pei Wei did not return to Yunjia, but went directly to Xu Di's house. After sitting down in Xu's study, Pei Wei said this straight to the point.

    It was obvious that Xu was not mentally prepared for Pei Wei's words. After being stunned for a moment, he figured out what Pei Wei was talking about, and his expression immediately changed: "Youwhat are you talking about? We have already  You are very well prepared. As long as you cut off the contact with Yunjia Tianyu Club, you can take office immediately! At this time, you actually told me that you can't do it!"

    "Old Xu, don't be angry, listen to me." Pei Wei knew he was wrong.  You must know that even though he did not agree directly at that time, he still agreed, and Xu believed in himself so much that he probably did a lot of work during this period.  But if he let go like this, he would be leaving him there. No matter how good-tempered Xu was, he wouldn't be able to bear it.

    "Say!" Xu Ping calmed down. He also guessed that Pei Wei must have some reasons, because Pei Wei himself was not willing to be the chairman of the Football Association. His invitation was a bit overwhelming, so even if he rejected him, it would be nothing.  There is no other way, but now Pei Wei is still explaining to himself in a low voice, which in itself shows Pei Wei's sincerity.

    Pei Wei then told Xu everything about Su Yue's analysis. He had nothing to hide in front of Xu, and he believed it.  Xu knows more about these principles than himself. The reason why he didn't take them into consideration is probably because the authorities are obsessed with them. Now that I just need to mention them, I believe he can quickly distinguish the pros and cons.

    During the process of Pei Wei's narration.  Xu's brows were furrowed. When Pei Wei finished speaking, Xu let out a sigh of relief and said with a little bit of luck: "Thankfully Mr. Su reminded you and reminded me I only thought about it at first.  Both Zhang Long and Wan Junsheng admire you very much, and they also agreed when I made this suggestion, but I forgotRemember, the Football Association is not just the three of us.

    The ministry has no objection, but we also have to face pressure from the General Administration of Sports The truth is, you don't understand politics at all!  "

    Xu looked at Pei Wei with a wry smile, and Pei Wei spread his hands: "There is no way, I was not born that way."

    "Butit is very difficult for you to get the position of executive committee member." Xu mused: "The selection of FIFA executive committee members is very strict. In addition to the secretary-general of each continental football federation automatically becoming an executive committee member,  Others who can hold this position must have made outstanding contributions. Even if you are the chairman of your country's Football Association, you may not be qualified, not to mention that you are not a member of the Football Association, but only the owner of a club. "

    "I don't know anything about this, so I can only rely on you." Pei Wei shrugged: "If it doesn't work, just take on two responsibilities by yourself. If Wan Junsheng is not allowed to be the chairman, you will be the one behind the scenes."  Almost okay.¡±

    "This can only be the last resort out of desperation." Xu frowned and thought for a while: "But when it comes to your outstanding contribution to football, you have it. You must know that you have made countless mentions for the Chinese Football Association.  Constructive opinions, if nothing else, just the suggestion of not allowing the transfer of qualifications for club league participation is a very forward-looking suggestion! I have checked the regulations of FIFA and UEFA, and it can be found in them.  There is no such thing! In other words, if a first-class team goes bankrupt in Europe, you can buy the first-class club and then change its name and move it to another city!  This has never happened in the history of European football, but if someone does this, FIFA and UEFA will not be able to do anything about him, because there are no relevant regulations! You know, I can do this alone?  Recommend you to FIFA!¡±

    "Isn't it? Is this okay?" Pei Wei was a little confused.

    "Of course this alone is not enough, but your contribution to Chinese football is seen by everyone. Maybe many people don't know it, but in the eyes of people who are familiar with the league, without your Yunjia Tianyu Club, China  The development of football is definitely not as good as it is today!" Xu quickly said: "In these eight years, we will remember every achievement you have made! Whether it is your proposal to the Football Association or the construction of the club!  , the efforts made to connect Chinese football with world football Let the most populous country on the earth gradually make their football known to the world. This is FIFA, which has always been committed to bringing the average level of world football closer.  The most pleasant thing to see! Of course, in addition to these things, you also need an identity! I think I know what to do now!" Xu smiled mysteriously at Pei Wei.

    "Youwhat are you going to do?" Pei Wei asked stammering.

    "You will know when the time comes."

    ?******************************************

    On March 6, at the beginning of the new year¡¯s Haigen spring training, the Chinese Football Association suddenly held a press conference at the Kunming Hai Base.

    At the press conference, the Chinese Football Association announced such surprising news: "In view of the great contribution that Pei Wei, chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, has made to Chinese football, the Chinese Football Association specially hired Pei Wei as the honorary vice president of the Chinese Football Association!"  Of course, this vice chairman is only in name. Pei Wei is still the owner of his club. He does not have any power within the Football Association, but can only make certain suggestions to the Football Association at any time.

    Pei Wei, who was in Haigen, jumped up immediately when he saw this press conference on TV. He never thought that Xu would actually make such an announcement without notifying him!

    Just when he was about to call Master Xu Xing to question him, Xu¡¯s phone number came before him.

    "How is it? Are you satisfied with this position?" Xu's voice came over the phone, with such a cunning tone.

    "Damn it, what are you doing? If I can be the vice chairman, do I need to talk to you like that? Did you listen to me that day?" Pei Wei was furious.

    "Why are you so anxious? This vice-president is only in name! You have no power in the Football Association and are only equivalent to a consultant! If you are a consultant and don't ask, what opinions will other clubs have? Then you will get credit for your achievements.  I will lay it out one by one. Anyone who has any opinions can talk to me directly!" Xu said decisively: "Besides, this is mainly to provide you with an identity so that you can compete for the position of FIFA Executive Committee.  The teacher is famous.¡±

    "What is this? Saving the country through curves?" Pei Wei asked dumbfounded. With such an official uniform, there will definitely be trouble in the future.

    "You are right, this is called saving the country through curves! There is no other way. Only by using this method can you win the competition.Compete for the qualification of FIFA Executive Committee.  "

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 481: No objections, right?

    Regarding the appointment of Pei Wei as the honorary vice president by the Football Association, other clubs expressed their opinions. However, when the Football Association emphasized that he was only an honorary vice president and had no actual power and was completely in name only, the clubs had nothing to say, and Pei Wei  He has a good relationship with other people in this circle, and no one is willing to have trouble with the Football Association and Pei Wei for a false title.

    But no matter what, some people will definitely murmur in their hearts. After all, the vice chairman of the Football Association is not a simple position. Even if he does not have real power, he still has the ability to say a few words in the Football Association - this is very important to Yunjia Tianyu.  What an advantage it is.

    This directly led to the fact that when the club bosses gathered in Haigeng for the annual boss meeting, everyone's expressions were a little unnatural.

    Although the Haigen CEO meeting is not a formal meeting, it has now become an unwritten meeting. Every year, these bosses make many decisions that will have an impact on the next season at the meeting. In this meeting, the bosses also  They have tasted considerable benefits, and every year they share some of their experiences in running the club with others. Perhaps because Pei Wei has made a good start, each boss has no hidden ideas and gradually accumulates experience.  After rising up, and having gradually established contact with the European leagues, the bosses of the Chinese leagues go to Europe every year to learn from the experience, which has also made the Chinese clubs very close to those mature clubs in Europe in terms of management, and the clubs are no longer  It is a money-losing product, and even two clubs that mainly operate on a small scale successfully achieved profitability last year.

    However, after Pei Wei was hired as the honorary vice chairman by the Football Association, these bosses were shocked to find out how far Pei Wei's reputation had reached - officially, he was already the vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association, although he was honorary  Up.  In terms of the club, his prestige is also the highest among all club bosses. In the bosses' gatherings, he plays the dual role of organizer and leader - that is to say, in the Chinese football world, there is no one who can compete with Pei Wei.  The one who contends!

    Although Pei Wei has done a good job so far and continues to help other clubs, how long can this situation of relying solely on Pei Wei's personal consciousness last?  You must know that as long as Pei Wei is willing, he can extend his hands anywhere without the other bosses being able to resist - this is a very scary thing!

    The club bosses are not ordinary people. It is absolutely impossible for them to pin all their hopes on Pei Wei's self-consciousness. The reform of Chinese football needs a pioneer.  Pei Wei has fulfilled this role very well, but when this pioneer turns into a careerist, who can restrain him? This is the most critical thing in Chinese football now!

    In the past, it was easy to say that Pei Wei did not have the title of Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association. No matter what, he was only the leader of each club in name. The bosses could listen to what he said if they wanted to, and if they didn't want to listen, Pei Wei could do nothing to them.  But things are different now. With the status of Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association, it is not an exaggeration to say that Pei Wei already has the power to seize life and death for various clubs!

    After the Chinese Football Association announced the appointment of Pei Wei as its honorary vice-president, before this meeting was held, the CEOs of each club had discussed with each other countless times. President Wang from Dalian, President Yu from Shanghai, Hualong from Shandong,  Zhang Bing of Liaoning.  The four of them have the most say in the league except Pei Wei, especially Hualong and Zhang Bing. As the only ones who own a club, they have more confidence, so these four people unite.  Coupled with the help of other clubs, it is completely possible to differentiate from Pei Wei at the club level.

    Twenty-seven bosses from twenty-eight clubs have come, and the one who didn¡¯t come was none other than Pei Wei. While the others were waiting anxiously, they were also beating their hearts out¡ªcould Pei Wei really be preparing to make a move to dominate the world?

    Mr. Wang frowned and glanced at Mr. Yu next to him. The two old enemies in the league were thinking the same thing. No one wanted to be in a position to be played in the game of the league, but the two of them  None of them are willing to give up the club, you must know that the club is also their hard work.

    Zhang Bing's expression was much more relaxed. He asked Hualong softly: "What do you think about this matter? Do you think Pei Wei will really use his status as vice chairman of the Football Association to make the Yunjia Tianyu family dominate?"

    "I don't think they look alike." Hualong and Zhang Bing knew each other before.  So I have a lot less scruples in speaking: "Although I don't like this guy too much, I have to admit that he is indeed a good person for Chinese football You and I are both the same people. We all know that with our own  In terms of wealth, everything we do now is just a game. Pei Wei's wealth is even higher than ours. He will not push himself into a place that is used by many people just for a game.An unacceptable situation.  "

    "I think so too." Zhang Bing nodded: "But as a person, no matter what game I play, I will not tolerate someone who can control me being present So if he is really unconscious

    "If one person wants to control the entire league, I won't let him do it.

    "Me too." Hua Long said lightly.

    Lao Zhou from Wuhan and Lao Wan from Jilin were also sitting together, but they were talking about another thing - they have an extremely close relationship with Pei Wei, both from the club and personally, and they also  Think about yourself - a good relationship is one thing, but a good relationship does not mean that they are willing to obey Pei Wei.

    "You saidif he really does this, will we support him or not?" Lao Wan looked at Lao Zhou with a wry smile.

    "I don't know what to say Personally, I have no reason not to support him, but from the club's perspective, I have countless reasons to oppose him I just hope he doesn't think so." Lao Zhou also said  It was a wry smile.

    While all the bosses were talking about it, the door was pushed open, and Pei Wei stepped in with a vigorous step. Behind him, there was a middle-aged man with a calm face.

    The discussion stopped immediately, and the smoky conference room was now quiet. Pei Wei waved his hand and waved away the smoke in front of him, laughing and said: "What are you talking about? It's so lively? Sorry, something happened.  It¡¯s late, please forgive me.¡±

    The bosses all said they didn't mind. Pei Wei found a place to sit down, and then motioned to Li Qiang behind him to sit down as well.

    As usual, Pei Wei is always the first to speak in such a meeting, and then the other bosses talk about their business experience. If they have any ideas, they can be discussed directly. If there is anything that cannot be decided, it can be discussed through discussion.  They vote with their hands. If more than two-thirds of the people agree, it means it is passed. Then there is free activities. The bosses discuss the issue of player transfers with each other. The atmosphere has always been very relaxed.

    However, the atmosphere seemed a bit tense today. When Pei Wei coughed and prepared to speak, the entire conference room immediately fell silent, and everyone looked at Pei Wei.

    "Before today's meeting officially begins, I have something to explain to you. Today's meeting will probably be the last time I attend." Pei Wei's words were astonishing as soon as he opened his mouth, and everyone was surprised.  He turned to Pei Wei, but Pei Wei seemed to have never seen him before and continued talking to himself: "As you all know, some time ago, the Chinese Football Association hired me as the honorary vice president - to be honest, I really don't like this vice president.  We are willing to do it, but we can't do anything practical. We are just in the name of the Chinese Football Association, so we can't hold our breath. However, since the country needs us, we have to do it, right? But now that we are the vice president, the club's affairs may be.  I can't control it anymore. Mr. Pei still understands the principle of melon fields and plums. Therefore, I don't intend to care about the club's affairs in the future. I plan to give up the position of chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club. Since I am no longer the chairman, then this meeting  I am not qualified to participate. I am here today just to inform everyone.¡±

    At this point, Pei Wei ignored the shocked eyes, stood up, and pushed Li Qiang behind him to the front: "I have given up the position of club chairman to Li Qiang, the former vice chairman of Yunjia Tianyu. From today no, from now on  Since yesterday, he has been the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, and he will attend on behalf of Yunjia Tianyu in future meetings.¡±

    "So" Pei Wei turned around and smiled at everyone: "Today will be the last time I appear in this meeting. If you want to have a cup of coffee with me in the future, I will welcome it, but if it is about the club,  , then you have to find Chairman Li Qiang.¡±

    Everyone was stunned in shock. Only Hua Long and Zhang Bing, who were sitting at the back, exchanged appreciative glances.

    A strong man breaks his wrist, Pei Wei really does this trick very well!  Both Hualong and Zhang Bing knew in their hearts that Pei Wei's status in the club was the same as the two of them. They had all the power and no one could shake their status. The reason was very simple - the entire club belonged to them.  , even if they don¡¯t sit in the position of chairman, what¡¯s the problem?

    Even if Li Qiang bears the title of Chairman, is he still a puppet under the control of Pei Wei?  As long as Pei Wei is happy, he can change ten chairs a day!

    The bosses of other clubs probably will not see the problem so quickly, because the club itself does not belong to them, they just help the head office to work!

    But in this way, Pei Wei blocked everyone's mouth-I just held the position of honorary vice president, and now not even the club ownerNow, I won¡¯t attend the decision-making meeting anymore. You should have no objections now, right?

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 482 Holding the Football Association¡¯s bowl and collapsing the Football Association¡¯s stage

    It is better to be known than to be seen. Even if everyone knows that Pei Wei still has complete control, Pei Wei has done it so cleanly and thoroughly, which at least shows his attitude, that is, he will never do it again.  Intervene more in the league.

    The bosses who came back to their senses tried to persuade Pei Wei to stay, and Li Qiang, who was watching on the side, sighed incomparably - whether it was true or false, the boss's methods were really brilliant to be able to achieve such a situation without personal enemies.  Know when you can reach this point.

    In fact, Pei Wei made it very clear to Li Qiang that after this, Pei Wei will probably rarely interfere with the club's affairs. Yunjia Tianyu Club will be completely left to Li Qiang to take care of it. At most, Pei Wei will give some ideas behind the scenes.  It also made Li Qiang feel that he had a heavy burden on him.

    Today, Pei Wei brought Li Qiang to participate in this relatively private meeting, also to make Li Qiang and the owners of these clubs more familiar. If we can build a good relationship in this ***, this will be beneficial to Li Qiang's future work.  Very beneficial.

    Pei Wei smiled and refused one by one of these attempts to stay. If he really agreed to stay, then he would really be a fool. Even if all the bosses sincerely wanted him to stay, there was no way he would do it.  Throwing up thing.

    Then the party entered the free time. The bosses spontaneously divided into groups one after another and started chatting about some things casually. In these seemingly casual conversations, they often decided on the future of the next season.  The whereabouts of players and cooperation between some clubs.

    Pei Wei began to bring Li Qiang in one by one, and chatted for a few days before leaving. This actually gave Li Qiang a chance to integrate into the group as soon as possible.

    Li Qiang will naturally not let this opportunity go easily. He has participated in countless gatherings of this nature in the past few years in Europe. He knows very well what kind of magnanimity he should show on such occasions.  As Pei Wei's promising successor, Li Qiang has no shortage of experience in this area.

    Soon, Li Qiang became familiar with the bosses of the three clubs in Wuhan, Jilin and Chongqing, with whom Yunjia Tianyu had always had good relations. When he saw that Li Qiang had successfully integrated into this club, Pei Wei took a glass of  Jiu smiled and stood aside.

    When he watched the gathering as a bystander, Pei Wei felt a sense of accomplishment no less than when he saw Yunjia Tianyu Club, a club he had single-handedly pushed to the top - a club that already had the nature of a professional league.  The party, like the Yunjia Tianyu Club, was also organized by him. It was just because of a salary limit order that he temporarily called all the bosses together for a small meeting. However, he seized this opportunity and taught other clubs by teaching  The way of running the business has made gatherings like this every year a routine, and there has even been a trend of professional leagues.  It feels accidental when I think about it.

    However, many historical events were only caused by a small accidental incident. This can be regarded as an inevitable trend in the history of Chinese football development.

    When clubs pay more and more attention to the league and pay more and more attention to club management, in order to protect their own rights and interests, the professional league is a natural product. I just took advantage of the situation and made this product appear.  The local time has just been advanced.

    But after so many years of accumulated experience.  It seems that we can go further. Maybe I should push it a little bit more?

    Pei Wei smiled slightly when he thought of this. He looked up and saw that everyone had stopped chatting. Knowing that everyone had almost finished chatting, he coughed again and focused everyone's attention on himself.

    "Everyone, as a partner who is about to leave you, I have some suggestions to make. I wonder if you are interested in hearing them?" Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Naturally, no one would be stupid enough to express that they are not interested.  What's more, the suggestions put forward by Pei Wei in previous meetings like this have brought them a lot of sweetness, whether it is in terms of club management or the previous physical training plan, they have brought them considerable benefits.  .

    "This year is the ninth year since the launch of the professional league. Everyone here has been looking for food in the Chinese League for many years. In the past nine years, the club has been ups and downs, but I  I think everyone should know the fact that in the past few years, everyone has been doing prosperously in their respective positions, and it is all based on one foundation, that is, the league has developed well and can attract a lot of fans to pay attention to the league. In this way, each club  Only the underground backstage group company can have an advertising effect and everyone can sit down safely in this position - do you think this is the truth? "

    What to say to Pei Wei.  The bosses all expressed their approval, especially since the club is affiliated with a certain??Those bosses under the names of large groups can only be regarded as middle managers in their respective groups before becoming club bosses.  After becoming the boss of this club, each of them became a powerful prince, although the level and level may be different.

    Not much, but the feeling of holding power is very different. They are quite aware of this - if the league hadn't developed so prosperously, how could they have achieved the success they have now!

    Seeing the bosses nodding their heads, Pei Wei smiled with satisfaction and continued: "And I think everyone is very interested in continuing this party - I initiated this party. Although it was not my intention, I  I still don¡¯t want this meeting to become history after I leave ¨C after all, we can all gain experience in such a gathering, and at the same time there is an extra place for discussion, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

    "I agree with Mr. Pei." Lao Zhou nodded; "Over the years, every time I attend this party, I can learn some very practical management skills and accurate information. Such gatherings are very important to all of us.  It¡¯s beneficial, even if Mr. Pei no longer attends, we still have to hold this party, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

    The bosses suddenly agreed, but Hua Long and Zhang Bing looked at each other, with clear expressions in their eyes at the same time.

    They have almost guessed Pei Wei's plan. It is nothing more than to make this informal gathering formal, so that a professional alliance of various clubs can be formed. When these clubs unite, it will definitely be outside the Football Association.  The emergence of another new force!

    Zhang Bing and Hualong were able to guess Pei Wei's intentions before anyone else. It wasn't that they were smarter than the other bosses. In fact, no one who could appear at this party was a fool, but they were all the best among the best.  The reason why the two of them reacted faster is because they both know that in the major European leagues, it is not the Football Association that actually controls the entire league, but the professional leagues of each country!  This is not very clear to other bosses who lack understanding of European football.

    Sure enough, Pei Wei quickly continued: "So, should we make this party more formal? Have a gathering of all club presidents before the start of each season, so that we can discuss it  Various matters in the new season can also allow us to unite and speak out unanimously when our own interests are harmed - then, it is the time for our club to show our strength! "

    As soon as this statement came out, the bosses immediately started talking. They had already heard the implication of Pei Wei. Making the annual gathering more formal was just a pretense. The most important thing was that through such gatherings, each club could form a  A highly unified alliance - the bosses quickly realized how powerful this alliance will be - you know, in a country's league, the Football Association is the organizer and the players are the executors, but the club is the league's leader.  main body!  Whether a league can run mainly depends on the amount of funds, and clubs are the only source of funds!  The club earns income from fans and various group companies, and then part of this income is turned over to the Football Association to become the Football Association's office expenses, and part of it is paid to the players as their wages. To put it more exaggeratedly, both the Football Association and the players rely on the clubs to live. If there is no  Clubs, Football Association officials and players are all going to drink the northwest wind!

    Of course, if there is no Football Association, the league cannot be organized, and without players, there will be no games - but no matter what, the importance of the club is no less important than the Football Association and the players, and it is also the most important part of the league!

    If this alliance can be organized, the days when the Football Association can take over the clubs will be gone forever - in the past, the Football Association said something, and the clubs could only listen obediently no matter how big their opinions were. If you don't listen, you don't abide by the rules of the game.  , the Football Association has the power not to let you play - but now that the clubs are all in one, no matter how powerful the Football Association is, it can't drive all the clubs out of this ***, right?

    "This is a good idea!" said Mr. Wang from Dalian: "If this idea can be formed, our club can also have the power to compete with the Football Association! Of course, we do not want to go against the Football Association, but after we unite, we can completely  We can put forward more constructive opinions to the Football Association, and then the Football Association will pay more attention to our opinions!¡±

    Mr. Wang¡¯s words were unanimously approved by the bosses, and they immediately began to discuss how this idea should be realized-but Pei Wei, the initiator of the idea, stood aside with a drink and began to practice silent meditation.

    He originally only planned to put forward an idea, and the rest was a matter for the bosses. In any case, the establishment of such an alliance would definitely be an impact on the dominant position of the Football Association, and he was already involved in the Football Association.  The position of honorary vice-chairman cannot be too deeply involved.Okay, and as long as you don't speak up under specific circumstances, the Football Association won't be able to blame you.

    But, wearing the official uniform of the Football Association, I lead the bosses to establish this professional league that is basically in opposition to the Football Association. Does this mean that I am trying to undermine the Football Association and undermine the Football Association?

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 483 Taking the path of the Chinese League with Chinese characteristics

    The bosses had a great time discussing it. Li Qiang also joined Europe at Pei Wei's suggestion. After spending so many years, he naturally knew the operating mode of the professional league very well. He often made other bosses think "It turns out" with just a few words.  "Such" feeling, gradually, the bosses who originally thought Li Qiang was just a puppet and didn't think much of him began to pay attention to Li Qiang. Many bosses even began to put down their arrogance and ask Li Qiang some things. Li Qiang was also very graceful.  Answered one by one, at least as a newcomer, Li Qiang has left a deep impression on everyone.

    When Li Qiang was shining, Pei Wei just hid aside with a glass of wine, leaving Li Qiang plenty of space.

    "You have found a good successor for yourself." A voice came from behind. Pei Wei turned around and saw Zhang Bing smiling and raising the cup in his hand: "Cheers."

    Pei Wei raised his glass and touched it lightly with him: "Now that I'm ready to leave, of course I have to leave the club in the hands of a trustworthy person."

    Hualong noticed them and came over with a drink. When he heard Pei Wei's words, he immediately said, "Are you really ready to leave like this? I haven't defeated you yet, are you leaving like this?"

    Pei Wei laughed: "It seems that the fun in the league is not just about defeating meand to be honest, I don't have much interest in running the club anymore. No matter what game, I will get tired of it after playing it for eight years."  ¡±

    "And" Pei Wei paused for a moment, then said: "After Yunjia Tianyu entered the top league, we have won three league championships, one every two years on average, and our ranking has never fallen outside the third place. In this way  A strong team should not exist forever, otherwise it will be very unfair to other teams To be honest, although your two teams each took away a league championship from me, no matter it is Shandong.  Liaoning is still not as complete as Yunjia Tianyu in terms of club structure. If it wants to compete with Yunjia Tianyu, there is still room for improvement. "

    Hualong and Zhang Bing looked at each other and saw dissatisfaction in each other's eyes.

    "Don't believe it? Let me tell you this. You have only two to three years to accept the club. Maybe you can rely on your own financial resources to compete with Yunjia Tianyu in terms of the first-team lineup, but in terms of the club's facilities. You guys  There is still a way to go. This alone is the biggest advantage of Yunjia Tianyu. The potential of your club is not as great as Yunjia." Pei Wei said lightly: "Of course, neither Liaoning nor Shandong is lacking in football.  atmosphere and excellent talent reserves, but you have not done your best in this aspect. The Yunjiadi second-line team can provide the first-line team with two to three newcomers who meet the standards every year. Can Liaoning and Shandong do it?  And we have never neglected to cultivate the cultural quality of players. Now our new generation of players must have at least a high school education. Football also relies on brains to know how much money, energy and energy I spend to achieve this goal.  Time? Until this link is perfected, no club can compete with Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    "What is this? A pointer to the opponent?" Zhang Bing suddenly laughed: "I'm a little surprised, are you really so open-minded? I hope that the more competitors in the league, the better? To be honest, I don't think anyone  It¡¯ll be as good as this.¡±

    "What am I afraid of?" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Do you think this link is so easy to do? It took me eight years to make Yunjia Tianyu's echelon construction bear fruit. You want to get on track. At least you can't do it.  It will take four or five years, and this period of time is enough to make Yunjia Tianyu stronger! What's more, even if your club catches up with Yunjia Tianyu, it will not do any harm to me if Yunjia Tianyu's performance is not good.  It highlights the greatness of my former chairman, doesn't it? What's more, I have always believed that a league needs to be composed of four to five teams that are capable of competing for the championship and most of the teams that can cause problems for the winning team.  The league is exciting enough, suspenseful enough, and energetic I hope the Chinese League can become such a league. Only players who can compete in such a fiercely competitive league can gain a foothold in the more brutal competition in Europe.  , The more players like this, the stronger our national team will be. This is what I am most happy to see.¡±

    Hualong exhaled a long breath: "It seems that I have no chance to defeat you" He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You have left this game, and even if you have not left, I have no chance to defeat you. You  Your focus is completely different from mine. Maybe I can snatch a few championships from you, but in terms of contribution to Chinese football, I'm afraid our Shandong Hualong will never be as good as Yunjia Tianyu  I am impressed by you, not only from a business perspective, but also from a club management perspective.¡±

    "You must not

    &nbsp; National League.  Pei Wei looked scared: "Now China needs the support of a rich man like you"

    "Don't worry." Hualong's always frosty face also showed a smile of spring breeze: "Even if you are gone, I can still lead my Shandong Hualong and Yunjia Tianyu to compete - not only in the league  In terms of performance, but also in terms of supporting the development of Chinese football I hope I can do better without you."

    "Then you have to be careful. Li Qiang is also a very good opponent. Yunjia Tianyu under his leadership will not be worse than when I was there. I have full confidence in this." Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    "Then what are you going to do?" Zhang Bing suddenly asked.

    "Me? I plan to go to Europe to learn experience as the vice-president of the Football Association. At the same time, I will try to contact some European clubs and form friendly clubs with Chinese clubs to absorb the strengths of others and make up for my own weaknesses. The development of the league is definitely not a short-term development.  To be the best, we must have long-term development - the league has no end, what we have to do is try to create a stable development environment for future generations," Pei Wei thought for a while and replied.

    "Then I wish you success." Zhang Bing raised his glass: "Although we have been rivals for several years, we have learned a lot from each other personally. After we say goodbye today, I don't know when we can have a good time over wine  Done.¡±

    Hualong and Pei Wei raised their wine glasses at the same time and drank the liquid in the glasses.

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    After some intense discussions, constant discussions, and constant additions, this future professional league finally set the size of the league and several basic regulations.

    In order to avoid the situation of one dominant player, the league decided not to have the position of chairman of the league, but only four standing committee members. All clubs in A, A, B will automatically obtain the qualifications of ordinary members. The standing committee members will be replaced every two years, and re-election is allowed, but shall not exceed  Re-elected for two terms, the standing committee members are determined through the election of all members. Any member has the right to propose a proposal. When the proposal is approved by two-thirds of the members, it can be submitted to the standing committee for implementation. When at least three standing committee members approve the proposal, it can be submitted to the standing committee for implementation.  After the members agree, the proposal can be formally adopted.  The reason why it is so strict is to control the proliferation of proposals.

    After some recommendations, Mr. Wang from Dalian, Mr. Yu from Shanghai, Zhang Bing from Liaoning and Hualong from Shandong were elected as the first standing committee members. After Pei Wei left, the bosses of these four clubs are finally the most prestigious.  And these four clubs are all clubs that have won the league championship except Yunjia Tianyu, so they will naturally have certain advantages.

    If Pei Wei is here, he will definitely not be able to hold the position of standing committee member, and Li Qiang, who takes over for him, will naturally not have a share since he has just arrived. Neither Pei Wei nor Li Qiang care too much about this.  Jia Tianyu's results are good, so Li Qiang will naturally have a chance.

    Pei Wei smiled and congratulated the four new standing committee members. He knew clearly that although he had drawn a tempting blueprint for these bosses, making them feel that as long as the clubs united, they would have the qualifications to challenge the Football Association -  In fact, the only ones in Europe that can control the league are professional leagues, and the Football Association has less power than them. However, the official background of the Chinese Football Association is destined to not be something that clubs can fight against together.

    Since ancient times, people have not fought against officials. In China, a highly centralized country, private forces can never compete with official forces.  Once a professional league is established, the most it can do is discuss the distribution of broadcasting fees, and then calm down the conflicts between clubs. It is still impossible to truly compete with the Football Association.

    The symbolic significance of this professional league is greater than the actual significance, but at least, after the establishment of such a league, the development of the Chinese league will become more balanced. Just like other clubs cannot place their hopes on Pei Wei's personal consciousness, the professional league  The meaning of its existence is to prevent the Football Association from doing whatever it wants, and to be able to unite and express its opinions when the Football Association behaves rebelliously. This is the greatest significance of the existence of this professional league.

    If there could be such a professional league in Pei Wei's previous life, I'm afraid the Football Association wouldn't be able to stop promotion and relegation casually in the name of making way for the national team, right?

    The Chinese League still has a long way to go. Although the European League has proved that the separation of powers between the Football Association, the Professional League and the Players Union is the best model, the difference in national conditions determines that the Chinese League cannot copy the European League.  Based on the experience, how to take the path of a professional league with Chinese characteristics still has a long way to go.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 484 Give you a future

    After the spring training in Haigeng, the Yunjia Tianyu Club announced the replacement of Pei Wei as the chairman of the Yunjia Tianyu Club. It became known to everyone, and Yunjia Tianyu began to officially enter the "post-Pei Wei era". This also  Many fans who care about Yunjia Tianyu began to worry, wondering whether Yunjia Tianyu can continue their glory after Pei Wei leaves.

    As the chairman who single-handedly founded the Yunjia Tianyu Club, Pei Wei spent eight years building a first-class club in China and even Asia. Such great achievements are undoubtedly unforgettable, and as the most popular club in the National League A  The club chairman who was loved by the fans, his departure is a huge loss not only to Yunjia Tianyu, but also to the entire league.

    Fortunately, Pei Wei was well prepared. Before officially announcing the matter, he had already informed everyone at the club. At the same time, he also personally led Li Qiang, Jiang Hao and others to appease the hearts of the club staff, while the players were led by Mourinho.  , Li Huajun, Ding Yu and other coaches came to do the work to prevent chaos in the club to the greatest extent. More importantly, Pei Wei personally visited the two largest local fan groups in Yunjia, "Tianzhi Soul" and "Diehard Tianyu"  The organizer's home, so that although the fans' reaction was relatively large, it did not cause any serious consequences.

    As long as the fans can stay stable, Pei Wei feels that half of the impact of his departure has disappeared. As for the remaining half of the people who may have an impact, they are not club staff, but members of the team.

    Although he organized the club¡¯s staff by himself, for these staff, no matter who is the chairman, they all receive the same salary. There is no difference from before, but the members of the team are different.  Whether it is a coach or a player, the departure of the chairman will definitely affect their morale. During the period when the league is about to start, it is very important to stabilize the military morale. Only when the military morale is stabilized can the players perform well on the court.  If the game results are good, the fans will be more stable.

    A snake cannot survive without a head. If you want to stabilize the team's morale, you must first give the coach confidence.  So Pei Wei decided to talk to Mourinho.

    In fact, it was not appropriate for Pei Wei to announce his resignation after the spring training. When the league was about to start, the club changed hands, which would cause a big sensation in all aspects, but there was no way, Xu left Pei Wei  The time was too short, so Pei Wei could only choose to announce it at this time, relying on his prestige.  It can also minimize the impact.

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    ¡°Jos¨¦, how long has it been since we had coffee together like this?¡±

    In Mourinho¡¯s apartment, Pei Wei looked at the cup in front of him and asked Mourinho with a smile.

    Mourinho silently poured a cup of coffee for Pei Wei without answering.

    Seeing that the other party did not answer, Pei Wei was not concerned about himself. He picked up the coffee and blew it, and then talked to himself: "I remember that you came to Yunjia Tianyu in 2000. We signed three  A year-long contract, that is to say, there is only one year left in the contract. What are you going to do after this year is over?

    Mourinho raised his head and glanced at Pei Wei, as if he wanted to see something from his face, but Pei Wei was still smiling, as if he didn't care at all.

    Mourinho could only give up trying to see anything from Pei Wei's face and replied: "What do you think? The contract is over, and I will naturally leave and go back to Europe, where my future lies."

    "Oh, has a team approached you?" Pei Wei sipped his coffee gently: "If so, neither I nor Li Qiang will stop you. For a coach like you, the future is indeed bright."  In Europe, if you stay in China, it will only compromise your future glory My promise at that time was that in China, at Yunjia Tianyu, you can gain the most valuable experience as a professional coach and lay a solid foundation for your future.  "

    "Not yet." Mourinho was silent for a moment, and then replied: "So far, no European club has approached me, and I will not choose a club casually. I also have to fight for my own.  Responsible for the future.¡±

    ¡°A very wise idea.¡± Pei Wei laughed and picked up the cup: ¡°Here¡¯s to your wisdom.¡±

    "I want to remind you that this cup of coffee has just been brewed. I don't think the temperature will be lower than 70 degrees now." Mourinho said lightly.

    Pei Wei smiled and put down the cup: "I'm not that slow yet That's right, you can't be impatient when drinking coffee. There is a saying in China that you can't eat hot tofu if you're impatient. Don't be impatient when choosing your next restaurant.  In the shopping mall, whoever can keep his composure can gain the greatest benefits, and the same is true in football.?The same Since you haven't found your future yet, why not seize the present a little more?  A one-year contract period is not a period that can make people feel at ease. One year is very long, and one year is also very short If I say, I hope I can make you feel at ease.

    Will you agree to a one-year extension?  Of course, if there is a ball that makes your heart beat, I will still release it unconditionally.  "

    Mourinho hesitated for a moment. He was very moved by Pei Wei's condition. The remuneration he received in Yunjia Tianyu was quite generous, and the income off the court also satisfied him - the Chinese seemed to like him as a coach very much.  The advertising revenue he earns off the court is even more than that of several stars in the team. At the same time, the strong potential of Yunjia Tianyu Club also makes him happy to work, but

    "The problem is, it seems that these words should be said by the club chairman You know, it is Li Qiang who manages the club now, not you." Mourinho hesitated for a moment and then said it.

    "Do you really think so?" Pei Weili was amused. He did not expect that Mourinho would actually think that he had left: "Not to mention that I still own the largest share of the club, even if I gave all the shares to Li Qiang  , I still have a say in the club I left the position of club chairman for only one purpose, and that was to avoid suspicion. After all, I now have the identity of a vice-president of the Football Association, and I am also a little tired of running the club.  "

    "I understand." Mourinho nodded. He was not an idiot to begin with, but he just didn't know much about China's "national conditions." Now that Pei Wei said this, he naturally understood: "In that case, I completely  You can agree to extend my contract for one year! Butafter two years, even if no club comes to me, I will leave Yunjia! After all, four years of professional coaching experience is enough. If there is no ball by then,  If the team comes to me, I will follow Rafael Benitez¡¯s approach and study in Europe for a while until I find a new job.¡±

    "Jose, you can rest assured." Pei Wei lamented that the appeal of the European League is indeed unparalleled, but also showed a mysterious smile: "I will definitely be able to find a future for you by then! Maybe it was not brilliant enough at the beginning.  , but you will definitely be able to create your own miracle in a place where you can fully exert your abilities!¡±

    Mourinho smiled. He obviously didn't believe Pei Wei's words. In fact, Pei Wei's words were more like the nonsense of a magician. He picked up the cup and said with a smile: "You can drink now  ¡­¡±

    "Also, Jose, you have to work more on the team. Don't tell the players that I still have control over the club. Although basically smart people can guess this, but  It would be very different if it spread from within the club." Pei Wei put down the cup: "I absolutely believe in your prestige among the players and your ability to communicate with the players is unparalleled By the way, Frank Ribery.  How about Didier Drogba?¡±

    "A very good player." Mourinho nodded: "Frank has very good breakthrough ability, and he is not a wing attacker in the traditional sense. He also poses a great direct threat to the goal. Such a wide midfielder  It is difficult to defend. Didier's impact in front of the goal is simply unparalleled! Although he is only 1.83 meters tall, which is not too tall, his header ability is very good and he is a standard center.  He is also willing to do the dirty work of a defensive player on the court! Such forwards are rare, and you have found two very good foreign players.¡±

    "I've basically never looked at the players." Pei Wei said confidently: "Well you especially need to communicate more with the two of them. After all, I brought them back from France myself, especially Frank. I  I have been paying attention to him for several years They just came to the club and I was about to leave. I was afraid they would have something in mind."

    "This is human nature." Mourinho nodded: "Even I had the idea of ??leaving after knowing the news Don't worry, I will dispel their concerns."

    "Very good, Jose, with you here, I will feel more at ease about the operation of the club." Pei Wei stood up: "Okay, I have to leave. Su Mei is still waiting for me at home."

    Mourinho stood up and sent him out the door. Before stepping out of the room, Pei Wei suddenly turned around again: "Jose, I said, I will give you a futurebelieve me."

    Mourinho smiled and nodded, then watched Pei Wei's figure disappear into the night.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 485 The first Chinese in FIFA

    The association acted quickly. After Pei Wei officially announced his resignation as chairman of Yunjia Tianyu, a letter reporting that Pei Wei had become a FIFA executive committee member was sent to FIFA. This letter described in detail Pei Wei's role in the Chinese Professional League.  The most important of all the contributions he has made to the development of Chinese football since its inception is that Pei Wei was the first chairman to hire European coaches to coach in China and the nearly twenty football schools he built across China.  It has promoted the exchanges between Chinese football and European football, and the latter has allowed the sport of football to be fully promoted in China, an ancient country.

    Xu is very clear about the thoughts of FIFA Chairman Blatter. This chairman has always been known for his commitment to global football integration and the development of football weak countries. These two achievements of Pei Wei can impress him to a great extent.  The heart of this president.

    There are twelve FIFA executive committee members, of which Asia occupies three seats. Qatar's Haman, Thailand's Makurdi and Japan's Junji Ogura - the composition of FIFA's personnel takes care of it to a large extent.  In Asia, where the level of football is relatively low, you must know that there are only three executive committee members from Europe, and only two from South America. This time, before the 2002 World Cup, FIFA decided to add four executive committee members, one of which was  It belongs to Asia, probably because this World Cup only gave Asia two and a half places to compensate.

    The other three places are basically already occupied. Platini automatically occupies an executive committee position because he was newly elected as the president of UEFA. The other two positions are occupied by German Football Association Chairman Wolffield and  Dr. Fujimaloshi from Tonga took over.

    In Asia, there are naturally many countries that hope to recommend their own people to serve as the executive committee. However, in recent years, Chinese football has been the most popular in Asia, and Japan and South Korea also hope that this executive committee will be from East Asia.  So for Pei Wei, he basically has no competitors.  In addition, China's power in the AFC is now relatively large. Although Xu no longer serves as the vice president of the AFC, his long-term accumulated prestige is still unsatisfactory, and Zhang Long owns the AFC  The position of vice chairman still has enough say in the AFC and Chinese Football Association.

    Therefore, after the AFC has cleared all obstacles in the current period, the only candidate reported in Asia is Pei Wei. This almost means that Pei Wei has become the executive committee member of FIFA unless FIFA rejects the request of the Chinese Football Association.  .  In fact this is almost impossible.

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    "If nothing else happens, you will be able to become the executive committee member of FIFA within a month at most." Xu smiled and filled the cup in front of Pei Wei with water: "How is it? How are you feeling?"

    "Not very good." Pei Wei curled his lips: "I feel a little bit cheated now To be honest, the position of FIFA executive committee is not a special position all the executive committee members are basically from their own countries.  The only important person in the Football Association is me, the so-called 'honorary vice-president' You must know that FIFA is not a regular office! The executive committee members can only use their talents when something happens or something needs to be studied!  In normal times, other executive committee members have their own things to do, but I am an idle person! The vice president of the Football Association is only an honorary member and cannot participate in decision-making, and the executive committee member is idle  ¡­Do you want me to be a doorkeeper who does nothing but scares people?¡±

    Faced with Pei Wei's question, Xu smiled awkwardly: "This I didn't expect it. Originally, I planned to be the door god myself, so that you can have a lot of things to do, but now it can only be like this  Or, you can find other things to do. It¡¯s not a big deal even if you sit behind the scenes in Yunjia Tianyu. After all, you don¡¯t have any power in the Football Association, and you can¡¯t get any additional benefits for Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    Pei Wei glanced at Xu with a smile. To be able to make this guy who never makes mistakes say such unprincipled words, it seems that Xu really feels guilty about himself.

    But he was just complaining casually.  He has been busy for the past eight years, and he is really not used to being free all of a sudden. However, this also allows him to spend a lot more time with Su Mei and the children - Pei Wei waved his hand: "Forget it, since I have left that position, I will  I will never go back. I never do things that appear to be one thing but behind the scenesand to be honest, after eight years of working as club president, I feel a little bored. Forget it, just leave it to myself.  I¡¯ve been on vacation for a while now, and I¡¯ll start to get busy again when the vacation is over.¡±

    "Busywhat are you busy with?" Xu was stunned and couldn't help but ask.  He really couldn't think of anything else for Pei Wei to be busy with. He now had no company, no club, and two idle jobs

    "No matter what, as the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association and the Executive Committee of FIFA, I have to doWhat?  Pei Wei smiled: "You said I could make it in a month at most."

    Isn¡¯t he the executive committee member of the Football Association?  Then I will help the Chinese Football Association

    "What do you want to do?" Xu looked at Pei Wei warily.

    "What kind of look are you looking at? Do you think I will harm you?" Pei Wei said funnyly: "You can help the national team find some suitable warm-up opponents then, right? After all, I still know them both in Europe and South America.  Some people. And it is very important to warm up the opponent, and it must meet the characteristics of our opponent in the group stage. At this level of professionalism, I don¡¯t think there is anyone in the Football Association who can match me?  There is a brain trust behind me, and they are all experts in football! A good warm-up is very helpful for the national team to perform at a better level.¡±

    "You are indeed an expert in this area. Speaking of which, our Football Association really lacks professionals like you - what do you think, are you interested in removing the word 'honor'? I absolutely believe in your integrity.  "Xu smiled slyly.

    "It's a beautiful idea. You want me to work for your Football Association? You have no chance. You have been the honorary vice president for more than a month, right? I haven't even seen a penny of salary! You want me to work for you for free?  Working?" Pei Wei stepped back confidently.

    "Why do you still need money" Xu said dumbfounded, and was immediately interrupted by Pei Wei: "It's one thing for me to have money, but it's another thing for me to work for free Brother, I'll give you a second  It¡¯s worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Are you kidding me if you want me to play with you?¡±

    Xu sighed. He also knew that Pei Wei was telling the truth. For a super rich man, it was already a great kindness for him to leave his club and help the Football Association, let alone help the Football Association all the time.

    "Also, I will be the executive committee member for two more years at most. I will give up my job then I am a businessman after all, and it is not like that to be associated with your official Football Association Yes  After these two years, is it enough for you to cultivate a successor? By then the domestic league will be on track, even if you retire and become the executive committee, it will be nothing, right?" Pei Wei said lightly.

    "No way? You just took office and you want to leave? What is this, treating the executive committee as a child's play?" Xu almost spit out his tea, then slammed the cup on the table. It seemed that he was really angry.  "If you really plan to do this, then I think it would be better for you, the executive committee member, not to do it."

    "To be honest, two years is enough." Pei Wei was not angry: "Anyway, in the past two years, I will try my best to strengthen the communication between the Chinese Football Association and FIFA, and you will do a good job in domestic work.  Isn¡¯t it good to retire with success and move forward to a higher level? Do you really think I will work as an executive committee member for the rest of my life?¡±

    Xu Wuyan.

    "Don't worry, old friend." Pei Wei patted Xu on the shoulder: "With these two years as a buffer, the Football Association's renewal will appear to be relatively stable Your Football Association is the manager after all, let me, an outsider, be the manager.  The executive committee representing China is ultimately inappropriate. When the time comes, I will continue to search for my ideals. This is the most important thing to me.¡±

    "Okay." Xu smiled helplessly: "Cheers to these two years."

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    The next month can be regarded as the most leisurely period since Pei Wei was reborn - from the age of 20 to thirty-six years old, Pei Wei has been working hard in the mall and then at the Tianyu Club.  He put all his efforts into the club, and it was only now that he put down all his baggage and began to enjoy life to the fullest.

    During this period of time, in addition to paying attention to the progress of the construction of Yunjia Football Theme Park and occasionally paying attention to the situation of football schools in various places by phone, Pei Wei spent the rest of the time with Su Mei and her children. When there was a league game  Just go and watch Yunjia Tianyu's game live - naturally in the stands. After becoming the honorary vice chairman, he no longer has the right to enter the venue to watch the game and can only watch from the stands.

    In these four rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu performed very well. The two new foreign players have been well integrated into the team. The returning Hao Dong has also shown the strength of China's number one forward. Coupled with Mourinho,  Austria's strategizing, in the first four rounds of the new season, Yunjia Tianyu topped the points list with consecutive wins, which also dispelled the fans' worries to a certain extent.

    Seeing this situation, Pei Wei is naturally very happy, and the construction of the theme park is also progressing very smoothly. It is conservatively estimated that it will be completed in mid-May.

    Work, it was the end of the European League at that time, and the opening of the theme park would definitely shock the whole country.

    At the same time, FIFA¡¯s letter of appointment also arrived on time, and Pei Wei officially?As one of the sixteen executive committee members of FIFA, he is also the first Chinese to serve in FIFA.

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 486: Which one is more important?

    I think everyone should know that the biggest task of our Football Association this year is the World Cup.  "

    One day in April 2002, a meeting of all members of the Football Association was being held in the office building of the Chinese Football Association in Beijing, including the national team head coach Milutinovic of Yugoslavia and the new FIFA executive committee member, the honorary member of the Chinese Football Association.  Vice Chairman Pei Wei also came out.

    The first person to speak was naturally Chairman Xu: "The World Cup is very important and represents the overall image of our Chinese football in the world, so it will be our most important task this year. However, the league must not relax! Coach Milu is exactly  For this reason, the national team will gather in early May, is there no problem? "

    "No problem." Milu nodded: "The European League will also end at that time. Instead of letting domestic players gather together with nothing to do and waiting for overseas players to gather, it is better to let them find their form in the league And this  There is a very favorable condition for us in preparing for the next World Cup, that is, the World Cup is held in our close neighbors Japan and South Korea, which is very beneficial to us in terms of adaptation, and we do not have to worry about finding good warm-up opponents.  ¡±

    "In this regard, I'm afraid you need to discuss more with our new FIFA executive committee member Pei Wei." Xu smiled and said: "Within our Chinese Football Association, he is probably the person who is most familiar with European and South American teams.  , and he has many connections both in Europe and South America! He will definitely be able to find a suitable warm-up opponent After this meeting, he will become a consultant for the Chinese national team, which means he will become your colleague.  , I hope you can cooperate well."

    Milu shrugged his shoulders and expressed his attitude.  In the past few years, he has observed that being in charge of the Chinese national team requires more than just being able to lead the team. More importantly, he must learn to deal with people from the Football Association. Naturally, he will not be able to deal with them in this regard.  The Football Association is just a consultant, so it's no big deal.

    Pei Wei smiled slightly. He probably knew what Milu was thinking, but he had confidence in himself because he knew this coach who was called a "mysterious old man" by the Chinese media very well. This is why he was able to work with him.  The reason why he got along so well with the foreign coaches he had worked with was that from the media in his previous life, he knew the characters of these coaches almost as well as they did himself, and he knew what methods could be used to impress them.

    Let Pei Wei enter the national team.  There is not much opposition within the Football Association. First of all, this is not the first time that Pei Wei has joined the national team to help. In 1998, he and Beni were in charge of the national team, and the result was that the national team turned around, losing one and drawing one.  The miraculous performance of winning four games and drawing one in one breath under dangerous circumstances, and directly entering the World Cup finals one round ahead of schedule, is still fresh in the memory of many people.  The performance in the World Cup was definitely not bad. The Chinese team's performance in the 1998 World Cup was the best among the four Asian teams. Secondly, as Pei Wei himself said, now that he is the honorary vice president,  There is indeed an embarrassment within the Football Association. Since I can't participate in the decision-making of the Football Association, I might as well go to the national team. I still have some serious things to do, and after all, we are playing in the World Cup finals.  No one dares to guarantee the results, and entering the national team may not necessarily lead to any personal achievements, so no one can compete with Pei Wei, which directly leads to this seemingly "good job" falling on Pei Wei.

    "As for the national team, it is left to Vice Chairman Pei and Coach Milu to manage. As for the domestic league, Vice Chairman Wan is still responsible for the management, and each department performs its own duties." Xu continued: "In the past two or three years, due to the Asian  Due to the impact of the Cup, Olympic Games, World Cup and other major competitions, our league has experienced a negative growth in attendance for three consecutive years. Although this is inevitable, we cannot use this as an excuse to find new attractions to stimulate fans to watch.  At the end of the game, the league department needs to explore its potential and see if there is any better way.¡±

    "That's it. I think this situation is not limited to the Chinese league." A young staff member of the league department stood up. He pushed his eyes on the bridge of his nose and said slowly: "I have no idea about these five major European leagues.  I made some statistics on the league attendance in this year. It is basically the same as in the second half of the 1990s Although they also suffered the impact of the Olympic Games and the World Cup during this period, it is very puzzling that their attendance has not increased.  thing!¡±

    "Oh? Why do you say that?" Xu raised his eyebrows and said with interest.  Pei Wei also looked at this young man with interest.

    "Because in the past two or three years, the transfer market in the European League has been quite crazy! Real Madrid's successive introductions of Portuguese Figo and Frenchman Zidane both broke the US$50 million transfer record held by Italian Vieri.  The highest membership fee on record! Not to mention countless other transfer transactions worth tens of millions! According to the laws of market economy, such a large-scale investment by the club will definitely stimulate fans to spend money on the spot. After all, no matter who they are, when they see the football they support.The team spent huge sums of money to introduce

    I want to watch this player's performance live in the future!  But at this level, the attendance rate of the five major European leagues still has not increased significantly This can only mean one thing, they have reached a limit in terms of attendance, and it is difficult to see any significant increase!  "

    "But the five major European leagues have developed for more than a hundred years. During this long period of time, each team has basically developed people in their own city who can become fans! And our league has only just progressed.  In the ninth year, I don¡¯t think the development of Chinese fans has reached its limit. After all, an ordinary city of ours can basically reach a population of millions, and cities with such a large population are basically considered big cities in Europe!  "Pei Wei suddenly said aloud. Originally, he had not planned to say anything at the Football Association meeting, but this young man's speech aroused great interest in him. He did not expect that there would be someone in the Football Association who was so interested in European football.  People who are doing research, and they are still so young - they are probably talents recruited from the society by the Football Association some time ago.

    It was precisely because of this that he planned to discuss it with the young man: "For example, Dortmund in the Ruhr region where Dortmund is located, their city only has a population of more than 600,000, but their average attendance exceeds 60,000!  What's more, European football has a long history. Basically, any city can have a professional team, and some even have many! In China, on average, there is only one team per province!  How many people are there? Even if only one in a thousand people becomes a fan, we don¡¯t need to worry about attendance!¡±

    "That's true." The young man turned to Pei Wei, with a look of respect on his face: "What Vice Chairman Pei said is true, but we must also consider another point - when it comes to average income, we still have  Far inferior to Europe! For a middle-class family in Europe, the cost of watching the team they support may be only a small part of their income, while the annual income of a middle-class person in China may be  Above 10,000 yuan, taking Yunjia Tianyu as an example, their tickets are considered medium-priced in the league, and the price of the package is about around 500 yuan, right? "

    Pei Wei nodded, and the young man continued: "But in fact, when you go to watch the game, you will definitely not just spend the ticket! Whether it is a small flag or a loudspeaker, you have to pay a price. You will be thirsty during the game.  , of course they also have to drink a few bottles of soda, and some even buy a set of club jerseys In this way, in fact, for football, a fan may have to pay about a thousand yuan a year. This is already theirs!  One-tenth of their income, not every fan is willing to spend so much because they can watch the game for free on TV! What's more, many fans are students and they have no ability to create wealth.  "

    "That's right." Pei Wei couldn't help but nodded. It seemed that this young man really understood the laws of the market and the current economic situation: "The income level of fans is not as good as that of Europe. This is a very real problem. After all, our country's economy is still weak.  Being in the development stage, this also directly leads to the low level of fan consumption. Even the most loyal fans must first consider their own life issues - this is the habit of our Chinese people. Food is the most important thing for the people, and only when they are satisfied first  We will only consider the issue of spiritual life after we have achieved material comfort. However, I emphasize that our population advantage does not mean that we have not taken this issue into consideration. In fact, when the number increases to a certain level, it can also make up for the gap in consumption power.  After all, compared with more than half of the people in a city in Europe, our gap is quite large, so we need to develop more fans and let more people who don¡¯t care about football join the ranks of fans!  With the development of the country's economy, the people's material requirements can basically be met, and then they will naturally start to have spiritual needs! Especially young people, I believe that the charm of the world's number one movement will surely impress them, and  This World Cup will be the best opportunity!¡±

    "As long as we can achieve outstanding results in this World Cup, we will definitely cultivate a large number of new fans! As more and more fans like to watch football, more and more fans will go to watch the football live.  , the club's income will also be more and more! With more income, it can invest more in cultivating players. If there are more good players, the national team's performance will be better. If the national team's performance is better, the fans will  There will be more! This is a virtuous cycle, so I always believe that there is no difference between the league and the national team! They complement each other and are equally important!"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 487 League Upgrade?

    Regarding the discussion between Pei Wei and the young man, the Football Association officials present were not impatient. Instead, they all held their breath and listened carefully to the conversation between the two. This is also the relationship between the current Football Association and Pei Wei in his previous life.  The biggest difference between the Football Association - there may still be politicians among them, but most of them can be considered to know a lot about football!  You must know that these officials are basically composed of members of the previous sports committees, and the members of the previous sports committees were basically athletes. Although these athletes who are basically less educated do not know much about market economy,  Basically, they are more or less interested in football.

    "What you said makes sense, but I can't think of anything to do with increasing attendance." The young man didn't seem to know what politeness meant, but scratched his head in distress: "No matter how many fans there are, their spending power  The problem cannot be solved in a year or two, and there are many factors involved, which cannot be solved by us. "

    "nonono. This action of mine is very cool: "Quantity can definitely replace quality within a period of time!  If a club has only tens of thousands of fans, then the average attendance at the club's home stadium may be only more than 10,000, but what happens when the number of fans increases to 100,000 or even hundreds of thousands?  Then if you don¡¯t come to watch the game, he can. Maybe one fan can only accept to pay 100 yuan a year to spend on football, then ten fans can pay 1,000 yuan!  As long as more and more fans are interested in football, attendance will not be a problem!  Now, all we have to consider is how to get more people who were not fans to join the fan industry!  "

    "Pei Wei, don't be so pretentious and tell us your thoughts!" Xu smiled and said, "We are very interested in hearing your clever ideas as the most successful club chairman! Yunjia Tianyu's average attendance has always been  It ranks first in the A-level and has not declined in all these years! Even the famous gold-medal ball market of Chengdu is now starting to slump, but Yunjia Tianyu has been able to keep the average attendance above 50,000 people!  Just announce the secret."

    "From the club's perspective, if you want to make fans loyal, you must do at least two things." Pei Wei thought for a while and organized his words: "First, let the fans have a sense of identification and belonging to the club.  I want them to think that the club belongs to this city, this province, and them! So I have always emphasized that the name of a club can be changed, for example, Yunjia Tianyu becomes Yunjia.  Tianhua or something else, but the word "Yunjia" must not be changed! The target of the fans' shouting on the field must be "Yunjia xx Team", not any other team! Second, the club must respect the fans!  There is a big gap between Chinese clubs and European clubs, because in addition to the capital injection of the groups behind them, the biggest income of European clubs comes from fans! However, the income of Chinese clubs relies more on the investment of large affiliated groups.  ! Of course, there have been big changes now, and clubs have begun to pay attention to communication with fans, but it is not enough. We Yunjia Oh, I'm sorry, Yunjia Tianyu Club has always had a tradition, that  That is, every player must sign for the fans present after training every day, and they must sign at least ten names before leaving. Otherwise, the club will fine the players. I think other clubs can learn from this and only respect each other.  , fans can have a greater sense of identification with the club!¡±

    "Well, this experience is worth learning from. Only fans are the biggest cornerstone of the league. If there are no fans to watch the game, no matter how well we do the league, it will be in vain." Xu nodded and turned to Wan Junsheng  Said: "Lao Wan, you can spread this experience when you hold a club owner meeting next time, but just disclose it to them, don't use coercive measures."

    "Understood." Wan Junsheng nodded, and then quickly jotted down a few sentences in his notebook.

    "What else?" Xu turned to Pei Wei.  asked with a smile.

    "This old Xu wants to squeeze me dry. Even if I only plan to have a false title in the Football Association for two years, there is no need to do this."  Pei Wei cursed a few times.  But he still answered: "The club is only one aspect, and our Football Association is responsible for the other aspect, which is to create momentum! Hype!"

    "Building momentum? Hype?" Many people here asked involuntarily. These two words are very unfamiliar to them.

    "Building momentum means creating a strong football atmosphere so that people who watch football and those who don't watch football can feel the attraction of football at any time. Hype means making players chased by fans like movie and TV stars.  "I admire you!" Pei Wei explained in detail: "This World Cup is an excellent opportunity. As long as our national team achieves certain good results in the World Cup - whether it is winning a game or qualifying,

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Even more, we have to publicize it a lotand not only after, but also before the World Cup, let everyone know that our national team and our heroes are about to go to Japan and South Korea.  Winning glory for the country They will be the pride of the people of the country!  When they return in triumph, we will receive them with a grand celebration banquet!  Use the opportunity of the World Cup to stimulate the people's enthusiasm for watching football Of course, it's up to you how to operate it specifically At the same time, the best selections after each season should also be made as large as possible to make them more influential.  Powerful media continue to report. Under such all-round bombardment, I believe that more people who do not watch football will become interested in football!  People like to be lively, so we have to make the league and national team games lively. Are we afraid that no one will come to watch?  "

    Pei Wei's words caused a lot of discussion among everyone, and the most pitiful person was probably the person in charge of the meeting minutes. The discussions between Pei Wei and the young man were often lengthy, let alone other people's speeches - this poor man  The young man's hands were almost sore.

    "To create hype, you need to have gimmicks! This year is the ninth season of the A-League. We can definitely go a step further and upgrade the league again - we can learn from the Premier League model. After the Premier League was established in 1991, their  Development.> Serie A, the world¡¯s number one league, still has the potential to surpass it! As the originator of modern football, the UK has many things we can learn from! Although the English Football Association has the least efficient football management in the world, it is full of old-fashioned and decadent football management.  institutions, but the prosperity of the Premier League has a lot to do with them! We can definitely send a team to learn about the Premier League¡¯s operating model, and then form our Chinese Super League on the basis of A-A!  !¡±

    "Chinese Super League?" Wan Junsheng objected: "Isn't it too eager for quick success? The English League established the Super League after more than a hundred years of development, and we only developed for eight years! Is it necessary to establish the Super League?  Expansion? Will blind expansion lead to a decrease in the level of competition and make the league less attractive? "

    "What Vice Chairman Wan said makes sense." Pei Wei nodded: "But you must know that we have entered the 21st century after all! Although we only have eight years of development time, what is beneficial to us is that we can use  Use doctrine, directly use the time-tested rules, so it is not a problem in this regard. After all, the information now is many times more advanced than a hundred years ago, so in terms of regularization of the league, we  It can take eight years to complete the journey that Europe has taken a hundred years! The only thing we lack now is the sense of belonging of high-level players and fans, but this can be done slowly!¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei continued: "As for the issue of the team's level, I think it doesn't matter! Nowadays, clubs attach great importance to youth training and have achieved great results. Take Yunjia Tianyu, for example, every year our reserve team  They can provide several players who are capable of playing professional games! Their positions in the first team cannot be guaranteed at all. At this time, there are conditions for adding to the team Moreover, Vice Chairman Wan, according to what I know, these few  There are already more and more teams signing up for the second division league, right?¡±

    "That's right." Wan Junsheng nodded: "Nowadays, players in the league are replaced very quickly. Many players who have been eliminated in the top league cannot find another home to play. This has led to the desire to form a team.  It¡¯s easy to play in the second division because there are so many players! There were over thirty teams in the second division last year!¡±

    "That's right!" Pei Wei spread his hands: "Since there are so many players who can't play football, increasing the number of teams will also provide these players with a chance to get re-employment And our league only has three leagues in total.  Level, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a little too little?¡±

    This meeting lasted for five hours, but no one present felt tired - I couldn't help it, I was so excited that I basically couldn't feel my hunger.

    In the end, this meeting finally finalized a few things, including contacting CCTV to vigorously promote the national team that is about to compete in the World Cup, and preparing to inform the Football Association of England to send a team to learn from the experience after the World Cup.

    After the meeting, Pei Wei was already thirsty after talking. Xu handed over a bottle of water. Pei Wei was not polite and took a few big sips of it.

    "By the way, what's the name of that young man? He knows a lot about economics and football." Pei Wei suddenly remembered this and asked Xu.

    "I was recruited this time. The young man is not simple. He has a master's degree in sports economics! He graduated with high scores from the Cologne Institute of Physical Education! His name is Ling Binghun." Xu replied.

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 488 Consultant Pei Wei

    Chapter 488 Consultant Pei Wei

    "Graduated from the Cologne Institute of Sports?" Pei Wei frowned. You must know that Li Qiang's European branch has a good relationship with the Cologne Institute of Sports. Basically, the Chinese who graduate there every year are recruited by Yunjia Tianyu first.  , how could such a talent be hired by the Football Association through open recruitment?

    Pei Wei did not hope that all talents belong to Yunjia Tianyu, nor was he angry because such a person came to the Football Association, but he discovered through this young man named Ling Binghun that it seemed that Yunjia Tianyu had missed some talents¡ª¡ª  Originally, there were very few people in China who understood both football and economics. If such people did not return to their country but stayed in Europe, or even went to other professions because no one appreciated them, the losses would be great!

    However, the number of Chinese graduates from Europe every year is not a small number. Yunjia Tianyu alone cannot digest so many talents. Generally speaking, Yunjia Tianyu will recommend these graduates to other clubs. Maybe this Ling Binghun is also  Yunjia Tianyu recommended it to the Football Association.

    After asking Xu Li, Pei Wei's suspicion was confirmed. Ling Binghun was indeed spotted by the European branch first, then recommended back to China, and then came to work at the Football Association through the recruitment of the Football Association - this incident  Pei Wei didn't know, because he had rarely cared about the club's affairs during this period, but from this incident, Li Qiang did a good job, at least he did not disturb some of the rules set when Pei Wei was in office.  .

    "This young man is very good, and he also knows a lot about European football I can count him among those who go to England for inspection after the World Cup." Pei Wei said to Xu Li with a smile.

    "We can consider it." Xu Li nodded: "There are not many young people in the Football Association who can do practical things and are capable But are you sure that the Football Association will allow us to go and learn from it? Or will they selflessly impart their experience to us?  ?¡±

    "I think this shouldn't be a problem." Pei Wei smiled confidently: "Among so many countries in the world, only the Football Association of England is the closest in nature to our Chinese Football Association! Like us, the Football Association of England has the same leadership  They have a strong official background! What's more, they are the originators of modern football, and we are the creators of ancient football Cuju. With such a connection, we, the originators of ancient football, now sincerely follow their modern football.  The originator of the English Football Association has such a great style, will they not accept us? Of course, they will definitely not tell us completely and without reservation, so it will be up to us to do more.  Listen more, read more, and understand more. It¡¯s okay to do things like stealing from time to time! You should use it more often.¡±

    "It seems that you already have a draft." Xu Yi glanced at Pei Wei with a smile but not a smile: "Then, this group should also have you After all, there are not many people as knowledgeable as you"

    "No way, Wan Junsheng is in charge of the league. Where would you put him if you asked me to go?" Pei Wei was startled.

    "Put it on top of you." Wan Junsheng's voice came from behind. Xu Li in front of him had a smirk on his face. Pei Wei turned his head helplessly and looked at Wan Junsheng who was standing behind him with a bitter smile.

    "This group, don't even think about running away." Xu Li pointed at Pei Wei and Wan Junsheng: "One is the team leader, and the other is the deputy leader in charge of affairs Lao Pei, Lao Wan is in charge of the official affairs  "

    ¡°I¡¯m the one doing the thankless thing again?¡± Pei Wei shrugged helplessly, willingly accepting Xu Li¡¯s exploitation.

    "Forget it." Pei Wei waved his hand: "It doesn't matter if you suffer a loss or not, it doesn't matter, it's after the World Cup isn't it? I think I have to talk to Milu now. He seems  He doesn¡¯t pay much attention to me as a consultant. I want to have a good communication with him, hehe"

    Seeing Pei Wei walking away with a mysterious smile, Xu Yi and Wan Junsheng shrugged their shoulders in unison.  It seems that Milu, the old fox, is about to meet an opponent, but there seems to be no harm in it. After all, Milu has achieved very good results in the past few years, and he has also begun to show signs of being a little less obedient, which makes Pei Wei  It's also a good idea to beat him up.

    "Bolayou seem to like people calling you thatthen I will call you Bolatry this cup of coffee, freshly ground, not the instant coffee."

    That night, in the lobby of the hotel where Milu stayed.  The newly appointed national team consultant Pei Wei was sitting face to face with the national team coach Milu. Pei Wei knocked on the table in front of him and said - he understands Spanish, and Milu also understands it, so the two sides have complete communication.  not a problem.

    Milu smiled, and as expected, he picked up the coffee in front of him, and then??Took a sip.

    "It's already late at night. It's not a good habit to drink coffee now. Otherwise, you won't be able to sleep." After putting down the cup.  Milu said lightly.

    "Yes, this habit doesn't seem to be very good. But when you need to stay energetic, a cup of coffee can energize you, and the long nights don't seem so difficult to pass." Pei Wei laughed: "So I have been  I think coffee has the best refreshing effect. Although our Chinese tea has the same effect, it doesn¡¯t seem to be as obvious as coffee.¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei continued, with a hint of sincerity on his face: "Bola, to be honest, I have always believed that in a national team, there is only one person who can make the decision.  , that is the head coach! For a team, the head coach is the soul of the entire team! To use an inappropriate metaphor, the head coach is like a driver. Although a good driver cannot drive a tractor.  As fast as a Ferrari, but a poor driver can drive a Ferrari as slow as a tractor! The quality of a team's head coach can even determine a team's ability to a certain level.  How far to go!¡±

    It was obvious that Milu liked this sentence very much. He raised his glass with a smile: "Cheers to your metaphor."

    The two cups touched lightly and made a soft "ding" sound.

    "Bola, I have a question for you." After putting down the cup, Pei Wei frowned and thought for a while.  Then asked: "What made you decide to coach the national team in the first place? I want to know the biggest reason."

    "Because I am optimistic about Chinese football." Milu thought for a moment, and then replied: "In the 1998 World Cup, I paid special attention to the performance of the Chinese national team because I was leading the Nigerian team at the time and was in eighth place.  We will face Denmark or China in the finals To be honest, I was more optimistic about China at the time, because they have vigor, technology, speed and have all the conditions for success, especially when Nigeria, which I led, was defeated by the Danish team.  After playing 4-1, I am more interested in the Chinese team that can tie with the Danish team, and one thing they are better than Nigeria is that they are more disciplined.¡±

    "Who is the head coach who leads that teamdo you remember?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    "Rafael Benitez." Milutin replied without thinking: "Spanish head coach, now the head coach of Valencia in La Liga."

    "That's right." Pei Wei laughed: "But do you know which team he coached before coaching the Chinese national team?"

    Before Milu could answer, Pei Wei pointed to his nose: "Yunjia Tianyu team, my team." There was a pause.  Pei Wei continued: "Also, do you know who was the translator and consultant beside Benitez when he was coaching the national team? It was me, Pei Wei, and I was still the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu at that time. Enter the country  The team is just a guest appearance. Although I am both Benitez¡¯s boss and his advisor, in that national team, my responsibility is only to translate his words to the players, and then help him make some preparations.  Just a few suggestionsI never get involved in the position where the head coach has absolute authority when it comes to arranging the formation."

    Pei Wei's words are to express his attitude - he is just a consultant and will not threaten the authority of Milu as the head coach. In other aspects, Pei Wei will try his best to help Milu develop his career.  Good road, just like it did for Benitez.

    Obviously, this sentence was more beneficial to Milu than the complimentary one just now. To be honest, Milu seemed a little dissatisfied with the addition of a consultant like Pei Wei to the national team at the beginning.  But after Pei Wei expressed his upcoming role in the national team, he immediately solved the knot in Milu's heart. For a head coach, whether he can control the actual power is the most important. As for the nominal power,  The ground is not that important.

    "Then I hope to have a pleasant cooperation with you in the national team." Milu smiled again and raised the cup.

    "As you wish." Pei Wei also smiled: "I have always believed that only by working together can any group maximize its capabilities. I also believe that only by being open and honest can we show our sincerity."

    The meaning of Pei Wei's words is obvious - now I have expressed my sincerity.  Now it's your turn to show your sincerity!

    obviously.  Milu is also very good. As the most successful foreign head coach in the history of the Chinese national team (Milu is the fourth foreign head coach in the history of the Chinese national team. The first foreign head coach Joseph did not lead the team to play games that year.  , Needless to say, Uncle Di Shi later, even Benitez only led the team for a while.?Unlike Milu who led the Chinese national team and the Olympic team to win the Asian Cup championship and the Olympic Games runner-up respectively), he was able to sit in this position for three years, and he couldn't do it without a little bit of savvy.

    "Then can we study the selection of warm-up opponents?" Milu said with a smile. There is not much that can be studied between the two. Pei Wei has already said that he will not interfere in tactics and personnel selection, so what can be studied  Probably the only option left is to warm up your opponents.

    "This is indeed very important." Pei Wei nodded: "I think we should look for warm-up opponents based on the characteristics of our opponents in the three groups Of course, these opponents should also be members participating in the World Cup. Only such a game will  It¡¯s valuable for training.¡±

    "Well, that's right." Milu agreed: "The three opponents in our group are Brazil, Turkey and Costa Rica, so our warm-up opponents must at least have similar technical characteristics to the three opponents But such an opponent  Not easy to find.¡±

    "Among the warm-up opponents, we can choose the Portuguese national team. They have a deep connection with Brazilian football. Even in Europe, they are called the 'Brazil team in Europe'! What's more, they are both European teams like Turkey, plus  They are in the same group as the South Korean team, and I believe they also want to play against us, who are also an East Asian team.¡±

    "This is indeed a good opponent." Milu nodded: "But it is difficult to find opponents similar to Costa Rica. The other two teams in Central and North America that qualified this time, the United States and Mexico, have different styles from them."

    "Then we can look for it among European teams. Costa Rica's players are basically composed of mixed-race and pure-bred Europeans, plus some black people." Pei Wei smiled: "But speaking of which, this  "You have coached every team in Central and North America that has qualified, whether it's Mexico, the United States, or Costa Rica."

    "That's true." Milu couldn't help but laugh: "In fact, the strength of the Central and North American teams is not bad. They are developing very fast. Costa Rica has many good players."

    "Actually, in this group, our biggest opponents should be Costa Rica and Turkey." Pei Wei analyzed: "If nothing else happens, the Brazilian team will definitely occupy a qualifying spot, and the remaining three teams will have  For the possibility of qualifying, we have to defeat at least one of these two teams and then draw the other one before we can have any hope of qualifying.¡±

    "So, what are your opinions on the remaining warm-up match opponents?" Milu asked.

    "I recommend choosing from the Nordic teams. Whether it is Turkey or Costa Rica, their players have excellent speed and strength, and this is what Nordic players have. Whether it is Sweden, Denmark or Norway, they can all be considered.  In addition, I would also recommend Poland, there are many people of Polish descent in Costa Rica.¡±

    "It seems that you know our opponent very well." Milu glanced at Pei Wei in surprise.

    Pei Wei laughed loudly: "How dare I be your consultant without two brushes, my coach Bora!"

 Volume 9, 2002 Chapter 489 The troops are divided into two groups

    Chapter 489: The troops are divided into two groups

    The day after talking to Milu, Pei Wei officially took office in the national team.

    The next day, the national team coaching staff held a meeting. Head coach Milu, translator Lin Cheng, two assistant coaches Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu, plus the physical coach and goalkeeper coach, gathered together.

    "I called you here today to introduce a new member to you." Milu said with a smile: "Yesterday at the Football Association meeting, Chairman Xu Li added a new consultant to the national team. From today on, he will  will cooperate with us.¡±

    As soon as they heard this, Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu's expressions remained unchanged, but they began to sneer in their hearts - after seeing the Football Association's restrictions on the head coach's power, the two of them were disappointed with Milu's role in the national team in recent years.  He is very puzzled by his absolute dominance in the Olympic team. Although Milu's results are indeed good, he doesn't have to say everything about the national team, right?  Sure enough, before the start of the World Cup, the Football Association took action and sent such a consultant. It seemed that it was ready to start restricting Milutin's power.

    But when they saw Milu smiling and not looking depressed at all, the two of them began to murmur in their hearts - this old fox was very well-connected, so why was he not dissatisfied at all after having such a check around him?  ?  He usually looks like he is full of emotions and anger, and he doesn't look like a person with such a deep city.

    But when Pei Wei walked into the meeting room with a cheerful face, the two of them understood everything - people in the domestic football circle know very well what kind of person Pei Wei is, who has always been high-profile, and he is famous even in the club.  He never asks about the head coach's formation and selection of players, let alone the national team!  It seems that this consultant is really just a consultant!

    Translator Lin Cheng was not so fancy. After Pei Wei walked in, he stood up in surprise, then laughed and said: "Bossoh, no. Vice Chairman, it turns out you are the consultant!"

    Pei Wei smiled and shook hands with Lin Cheng. Milu next to him asked in surprise: "Lin, do you know Pei?"

    "I am originally from Yunjia Tianyu." Lin Cheng said with a smile: "I came to Yunjia after graduating from Cologne Sports Institute in 1999. In 2000, I was appointed by my boss to work as a translator for you  ¡­Why, don¡¯t you know? You know, the Football Association hired you as the head coach at that time, too,¡± Lin Cheng said proudly.

    "Lin Cheng, you are wrong again. I am not your boss now!" Pei Wei said with a smile: "I am no longer the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club Now I am the honorary chairman of the Chinese Football Association.  Vice Chairman and FIFA Executive Committee! Don¡¯t be wrong, I am very satisfied with these two titles!¡±

    "Yes, yes, yes." Lin Cheng apologized with a smile, but there was no sign of apology on his expression - all Yunjia Tianyu people knew that in the boss's life journey of forty-two years so far (actually  It should be added that the twenty-six years before rebirth), he held many titles.  Including the chairman of Tianyu Group, a deputy to the National People's Congress, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference including the current honorary vice-chairman of the Football Association and executive committee member of FIFA, but there is only one title that he is most proud of and the most indelible, and that is Yunjia Tianyu  Club president!

    Pei Wei and Lin Cheng were smiling and chatting, but Milu's expression next to them became complicated.  He looked at Pei Wei blankly, and his eyes contained too many things.

    "So, I came to China because of your recommendation?" Milu couldn't help but say something when everyone was seated.  He was indeed a man who couldn't hide his words: "Then why didn't you tell me?"

    "What does it matter?" Pei Wei shrugged: "I am not recommending you to please you because you are the most suitable head coach for the Chinese team now, so I recommended you because I think you can command on the spot.  The ground ability is very good, and at the same time you can solve the psychological problems of our players Now the Chinese team does not lack good players, but it lacks a head coach who can let the players unleash their full abilities.¡±

    He looked at Milu: "It doesn't matter who recommended you or who picked you to be the head coach of the Chinese national team. What matters is that you are here You are already here, aren't you?"

    Milu swallowed.  Then he nodded: "I understand, I'm here. Now that I'm here, I have to do a good job."

    The next moment he resumed his demeanor as the head coach of the Chinese national team and nodded to the surroundings: "We are gathered together today not just to introduce Pei to you, but more importantly, it is less than a month before the national team gathers.  It¡¯s time. Today we are going to discuss the opponent in the warm-up match before the World Cup.¡±

    Milu was chatting calmly, while Lin Cheng next to him quickly helped him translate.  Although he was very happy to see Pei Wei, Lin Cheng was not ashamed.An excellent translator, his happy mood did not affect his quick and accurate translation of Milu's words: "The national team training time is only one month. Based on their status in the league, I have basically determined the location for the World Cup."  The candidates for the twenty-three players now need to be considered to warm up their opponents. The warm-up match before the big game is very important. We need to use the precious warm-up match time to adjust the players' condition and familiarize them with the tactics and playing methods.  We need to have a basic understanding of the opponent¡¯s ability, so we must be careful when choosing our opponent. Now, coach Chu Guanghu will talk about the teams that have contacted us and hope to have a warm-up match with us.¡±

    Chu Guanghu stood up: "Since this World Cup is held in our close neighbors Japan and South Korea, many teams participating in the World Cup hope to have their training location in China, so that we can choose our opponents.  Unlike the last World Cup, we went to Europe to ask for help There are currently four teams that have contacted us, namely Portugal and Poland in Europe, Uruguay in South America and Nigeria in Africa. Judging from the strength of these opponents,  They are all good and can play a very good role in training the team. As for which teams to choose, it is up to coach Milu to decide.¡±

    Milu nodded: "First of all, I want to explain that the number of warm-up matches I hope is four. Although the density of four warm-up matches a month may be a bit high, we still have plenty of time. According to my  Calculating, I will train for ten days first, and then play a warm-up match every three days, of which the first two warm-up matches will be played in China. I chose Qingdao as the city's climate is relatively close to that of Japan and South Korea.  The other two warm-up matches will be held in Seogwipo and Gwangju, South Korea. These two places are the cities where our group matches will be played. It is good for us to familiarize ourselves with the venues in advance. The Football Association has already started preparations in contact with the Korean side.  We don¡¯t need to worry about this. As for the opponents, after discussions between me and Pei, plus whether the opponent has contacted us, two teams have been determined, that is Portugal and Poland. The Portuguese team is called  Warming up for the Brazilian team in Europe, we can adapt to the Samba football style, while the Polish team is closer to Turkey in terms of tactics. At the same time, our first opponent in the group, Costa Rica, has many Polish players.  Descendants, I believe that warming up with them will be of great help to us.¡±

    ¡°This means that the two warm-up matches in Qingdao will be played against Portugal and Poland?¡± Tang Pengju asked.

    "That's right." Milu nodded, and then said: "As for the remaining two opponents, I think we should choose teams that are closer to Turkey and Costa Rica. After all, with our current strength, we want to compete with Brazil.  Unwisely, our real opponents in the group stage should be Turkey and Costa Rica. I am familiar with the Costa Rica team because I have led this team before and their players are mainly composed of blacks, mixed races and European descendants.  , so there is no shortage of speed and strength. Among them, the number one star is the forward Wanchope who plays for Manchester City in the English League. He is a forward with excellent speed, impact and technology, and Costa Rica's offense also revolves around him.  As for Turkey, although they belong to Asia geographically, their football has chosen to join UEFA! In the European Champions Cup in recent years, teams from Turkey have performed well.  They even made it to the quarterfinals in the European Cup! They failed to go further only by losing to the golden generation of Portugal. Their top star and their main scorer, Hakan Suker, played for Inter Milan, and their midfield performance  There are many good players. Whether it is Okan, Emre or Basturk, they all have the strength of the core midfielder. If we can defeat Costa Rica, then our biggest opponent will be Turkey! This must be considered!  arrive!"

    "I have a suggestion." Pei Wei raised his hand: "In view of Turkey's technical characteristics, I have a better warm-up opponent. That is the Swedish team from Europe. They are a very suitable opponent. As a Nordic team,  They have excellent skills and strong physical fitness, which is very similar to Turkey, especially their forwards, including Ibrahimovic (Ibrahimovic was only a substitute for the national team at this time) and Anderson.  There are also big men like Larsson and Auerbach, who are very similar to Turkey¡¯s forward combination of one high and one fast! More importantly, their main midfielder Ljungberg once played in the Chinese League!  I have also dealt with people from their Football Association, and I think they will be happy to play a warm-up match with us.¡±

    A smile appeared on Milu's face. Only now did he know Xu Li's intention in arranging Pei Wei to be the consultant of the national team - such a person who neither strives for power nor interferes with the work of the head coach, and also has a wide network of contacts in Europe.  Such a consultant could not be more helpful to the national team, and there will be no??Advantage!

    "Well, okay, then the third opponent has also been selected. Basically, Poland and Sweden are both opponents against Turkey. So who should we choose as the fourth opponent? No matter from which perspective, we should  Choose an opponent with a style similar to Costa Rica. You must know that our opponent in the first game is Costa Rica! But such an opponent is not easy to find. The other two teams in Central and North America, both the United States and Mexico, have the same style as Costa Rica!  It¡¯s not the same, it¡¯s very difficult from a technical point of view.¡±

    Milu said "It's very difficult" but his eyes kept rolling around Pei Wei, and his eyes also had the kind of fox-like light that Tang Pengju, Chu Guanghu and others were familiar with!

    This old fox is really not afraid of being tired when employing people.  Pei Wei was slandering Milu just like Xu Li yesterday, but he also knew that this was an opportunity for Milu to reciprocate Pei Wei's favor and establish his own prestige in this small circle, although it seemed unnecessary.

    "Actually, we don't need to focus on Central and North America. You must know that although black people only account for about one percent of Costa Rica's racial composition, there are many black people in their national team! Especially the one that poses the greatest threat  Wanchopeso we can definitely set our sights on Africa."

    "Africa? Nigeria has contacted us, and they were among the top 16 in the last World Cup and were the champions of the 1996 Olympics. They are absolutely outstanding. Can we choose them?" Chu Guanghu interrupted.

    "No, it's not very suitable." Pei Wei shook his head: "I think coach Milu should know that since winning the Olympic championship, Nigeria's strength has actually been declining! Nigeria has not been there for a long time since Kanu's group.  There is new blood, but they are still relying on Kanu, Okocha, and Yabo to dominate the world! And their front line does not have a striker with speed and impact like Wanchopu Therefore, the opponent I chose is  Cameroon team! Their forward partners are Eto'o from La Liga Mallorca and Mboma from Sunderland in the Premier League. These two forwards happen to be the same type of speed and impact forwards as Wanchope!  After adapting to their offense, it will be much easier for our defenders to cope with Wanchope's offense!"

    "Well, it's settled. The four warm-up opponents are Portugal, Poland, Sweden and Cameroon Among them, Portugal and Poland are basically certain. We can just report it directly to the Football Association. As for Sweden and Cameroon, then we have to  It's up to our Consultant Pei!" Milu stood up and said with a smile.

    "No problem, I have nothing to do now anyway, I can leave tomorrow to contact the football associations of these two countries." Pei Wei shrugged, he was already mentally prepared anyway.

    "Well, we will split into two groups tomorrow uh, that's how the word is used, right? I will continue to lead the coaching staff to observe the status of the domestic players, while Pei will contact the warm-up opponents!"

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 490 Attitude towards work

    Chapter 490: Attitude towards work

    It was said that the troops were divided into two groups, but that old fox Milu brought all the members of the national team coaching staff to his side. Pei Wei could only roll his eyes - even if I was from the Football Association or the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  If you can recruit people, you can't do it so well, right?

    But Milu has his own ideas. You, Pei Wei, are the leader of Chinese football. No matter what, I will not let you go to Europe alone. I only have a few people under my command. Transferring one of them will be a huge loss.  ah.

    After resting for a day, Pei Wei went directly to the Football Association to ask for someone. In fact, the Football Association could not let Pei Wei go alone in such a job of contacting the team for warm-up, so Xu Li readily agreed to it.  Wei's request.

    Among the selected members, Pei Wei took the initiative to ask for Ling Binghun, but the Football Association naturally would not send just one person to follow him. Xu Li also sent four or five staff members to follow him, all of whom were recruited only this year.  As fresh blood joining the Football Association, Xu Li's intention is very obvious. Let these young people who already have a deep theoretical foundation and strong ability to accept and learn learn more things from Pei Wei, a geek, and try to learn as much as possible within these two years.  Learn more from Pei Wei. The current group of people in the Football Association are not too young. Fresh blood is important at all times, not to mention that they have both theoretical foundation and practice around Pei Wei.  Fresh blood of experience.

    Pei Wei didn't pay too much attention to this. Anyway, there are always people around him, not to mention that it would be good to teach a few people who can use Xu Li through words and deeds.

    But Pei Wei, who knew his own personality well, secretly prayed in his heart that he would not cultivate a few unserious guys. He must know that he usually likes to play pranks to relieve stress, and he has always been very infectious.  Damn, I didn¡¯t see that even a personable coach like Wenger would habitually say a few swear words after staying with him for a few years. A gentleman like Xu Li would also start to become cunning after dealing with him too much.  Woke up?

    But I'm really looking forward to it!  If these young people really learned the same thing as themselves, they would not stick to trivial matters in order to achieve their goals.  Occasionally, they also mistreat those around them. When a few people like this take over the power of the Football Association, what kind of organization will the Chinese Football Association evolve into?

    I¡¯m really looking forward to it

    The matter of contacting the Swedish national team was easily solved. Pei Wei first contacted his "old friend" whom he had met once before, the chairman of Halmstad Felsson - when he introduced Ljungberg that year.  , Pei Wei once had contact with him.

    Although Halmstad Club is not a very famous club, they are still one of the old clubs in Sweden and are well-known in Sweden.  Contacting people from the Swedish Football Association through Filson is a better option.

    When Pei Wei revealed his intention, Ferson readily agreed. After transferring Ljungberg to Yunjia Tianyu Club, Ljungberg's outstanding performance also aroused Chinese clubs' interest in Sweden for a period of time.  Regarding the interest in foreign aid, Ferson did a few good deals after that, so he was a little grateful to Pei Wei, not to mention that this was not a big deal.  He is just responsible for pulling the strings in the middle. Besides, this can also increase the relationship between him and the Football Association, so why not do it.

    With Filson in the middle, the Swedish Football Association's reply was very polite: "We still need to seek the consent of the head coach on this matter. We hope that the guests from China can give us some time."

    "Then just stay here for a few days. Anyway, we have plenty of time" Pei Wei smiled and said to the young people around him: "Just treat it as a recuperation at public expense The beach in Halmstad is very beautiful.  It¡¯s beautiful, haven¡¯t you seen it? I haven¡¯t seen it either, but now we can go see it.¡±

    The young people all laughed, they all knew it.  Being with Pei Wei is a great job. Among other things, this generous boss will not treat us young people badly.

    After a fun day on the beach in Halmstad - naturally Pei Wei paid for it - they got a reply from the Swedish Football Association. After contacting the two head coaches Sk?derberg and Lagerback,  After discussion, members of the Swedish national team coaching staff agreed with the decision to play a warm-up match with the Chinese national team.

    "OK!" Pei Wei snapped his fingers: "Sweden is done, now only Cameroon is left."

    But for Pei Wei, it is more difficult to contact Cameroon. After all, Pei Wei has the most connections in Europe.  This is all due to Li Qiang¡¯s European branch operating well, and there are no problems in South America. Although Yunjia Tianyu does not have as large an organization in South America as the European branch, it has offices in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and other countries.  Some people know something, but in AfricaYunjia Tianyu is still an unexplored virgin land. After all, Yunjia Tianyu has only been established for a little more than eight years. It is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu to have its own talent base and connections around the world like some century-old giants.

    Being able to establish connections in Europe and South America, the two largest football talent pools in the world, in such a short period of time.  This is entirely due to Pei Wei's foresight.  If we didn't have this foresight, we might not be able to reach this point even in a few more years.

    Pei Wei hid in the room alone and thought over and over again.  But I couldn't think of any clues, so I simply called everyone else and asked them all to come to their rooms for a meeting - there is no reason for me to have a headache. Do you really think it is a public recuperation?

    As soon as the phone rang, everyone else immediately gathered in Pei Wei's room. Probably because they had been having too much fun these days, several young people were still laughing and joking after entering the room, discussing with each other what new arrangements they would have for tomorrow.  ¡­

    Pei Wei really has no airs, this is easy to see, but in Yunjia Tianyu, even if Pei Wei has no airs, no one dares to laugh at Pei Wei within the scope of work - Pei Wei  Everyone knows about your habits, whether you should eat, play or go crazy, he will never care about you, and will even treat you as a boss and accompany you crazy.  Play with you - but no one dares to laugh in front of Pei Wei at work.

    Pei Wei has always made a clear distinction between work and normal times, and the people under him also know this. However, it seems that these young people from the Football Association do not know this. After these few days of contact, they seem to have decided that  Pei Wei is an extremely talkative and good person.

    Pei Wei watched these young people laughing and joking with cold eyes until they felt something was wrong.  Then he calmed down after seeing Pei Wei's face.

    "Don't you know what I said on the phone?" Pei Wei's voice was not loud, but the majesty revealed in it could not be doubted by these young people - this is the magnanimity cultivated by Pei Wei after being in a position of power for a long time, so why not  This is what these fledgling young people can bear, not to mention that Pei Wei is still their leader during this business trip.

    "I told you to come over for a meeting! Let's discuss what we are about to do! As for you, each of you is discussing where to go to play tomorrow! Are you still children? Playing is more important than anything else?" Pei Wei's  His eyes swept over the faces of these young people one by one. Everyone he saw lowered their heads in shame. Only two young people looked at him calmly.  One of them was Ling Binghun. He didn't discuss those topics when he came in just now. He just sat and smiled. The other young man was a man named Ma Sanmin. During the contacts in the past few days, Pei Wei discovered that this young man  People are very stable.  He has quite a young and mature demeanor. He just sat calmly on the side and did not participate in the discussion.

    Pei Wei also remembered this person in his heart, but continued to scold these young people.  It's not that he wants to show off his authority, but he is taking this opportunity to let these young people know that they are absolutely not allowed to have other distractions while working.

    "I have always been very lax with the people I manage. I don't care what you do. If you break the law, the police will naturally deal with you! Among the domestic clubs, my Yunjia Tianyu is the first to take players away.  Training ground! Players can go back to their homes after training and do whatever they want! But you have to know that their happiness also comes at a price, that is, it cannot affect the next day.  training or competition! Otherwise they will be punished the most severely!" Pei Wei glanced at everyone: "In this world, no matter what you want, you have to pay the corresponding price!"

    "Yes!" All the staff were awe-struck. In fact, they were not unaware of Pei Wei's words. Most of them graduated in Europe and were accustomed to this way of doing things when they were studying. But after returning to  After domestic, they seemed to forget this.  What Pei Wei said today.  It was a wake-up call for them.

    Pei Wei calmed down: "You know, you are all still very young. It is normal to be a little playful, but you have to know that before you can enjoy life, you must first be qualified to enjoy life After all, this world  Not everyone in the world is born with a golden key in their mouth. You can gain as much as you pay, or you have to pay as much as you gain You should have a relaxed attitude towards life and a rigorous attitude towards work. This is  Correct attitude towards lifeOkay, let¡¯s talk about the theme of today¡¯s meeting.¡±

    Pei Wei stopped training people, and everyone became more relaxed. They began to concentrate on listening to Pei Wei talk about the theme of the meeting: "Just like that, I don't know anyone in Africa, and the African football associations are not too  formal, and?The security in those places is not very good. If we go there rashly, it may cause some danger So I called everyone together to discuss how to solve this problem.  "

    Everyone nodded in understanding. The African continent has always been a symbol of poverty and backwardness, and the security environment there is not very good. This does not mean that they are afraid of danger, but that they forcefully take unnecessary risks.  reckless.

    "We can do this." Ma Sanmin said: "First we need to apply for a visa to Cameroon, and then request the Football Association to send a letter to the Cameroon Football Association first, and then we will contact the Chinese Embassy in Cameroon, accompanied by the embassy.  Go and negotiate with the Cameroon Football Association about the warm-up match This kind of procedure is normal and not dangerous.¡±

    "Very good." Pei Wei glanced at Ma Sanmin appreciatively: "Are you familiar with the procedures of the Football Association When did you join the Football Association?"

    "I joined the Football Association with themin March of this year." Ma Sanmin replied.

    "But we are all in the league department." Ling Binghun said in surprise: "These things don't seem to be within the scope of our work. We didn't learn these things during the training. You three people, when did you secretly learn them?  of?"

    "Just read more, listen more and memorize more." Ma Sanmin said with a smile: "Is this complicated? It's not complicated."

    "That's just stealing a punch." Ling Binghun said exaggeratedly: "The rules of the world are that if you are caught doing this, you will lose all your martial arts skills!"

    Pei Wei and the others immediately burst out laughing. Ma Sanmin seemed not used to such jokes and just smiled awkwardly.

    Smiling, Pei Wei looked at Ma Sanmin a little differently. Maybe he didn't have a deep understanding of European football and economics like Ling Binghun, but with his carefulness, his future achievements  It won't be low either.

    A person can clearly understand a procedure that was originally not within the scope of his or her job in such a short period of time, which at least proves that this person is very diligent, serious, and careful in his work.

    There are many ways for a person to succeed. Either you are smart, or you are diligent, or you are shameless enough, or you are lucky enough But no matter what, as long as a person can be so careful and diligent  , then the road to success will not be too far away from you.

    Speaking of which, this is also Xu Li's negligence. As the World Cup is approaching, the work of the Football Association has become busy. In addition, Xu Li hopes to cultivate more young people within the Football Association to gradually take over the positions of the elderly, which makes the management of the Football Association  The team members are younger and more energetic, so the people Xu Yi sent to Pei Wei were all newcomers who had just joined the Football Association. Originally, Xu Yi planned that they would learn as much as they could from Pei Wei, and if there were any problems, Pei would be the same.  With an experienced person like Wei leading the team, there won't be any problems, but he forgot that even Pei Wei has only been in the Football Association for less than two months, and he is not even as familiar with some of the Football Association's procedures as Ling Binghun and Ma Sanmin.  Such a young man directly caused the team to take many detours.

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 491 Magnificent Prologue

    Chapter 491: Magnificent Prologue

    Although there were some detours, the team led by Pei Wei successfully completed the task of contacting the Swedish and Cameroon Football Associations and their national teams to warm up. Although a lot of time was wasted - this simple task cost them a lot of money.  In half a month, the expenses exceeded a lot. Fortunately, Pei Wei, who knew he was in the wrong, dug into his pocket to make up for the gap.

    But as Pei Wei said, time is already free, and it is wasted. As long as the final task is completed, it is nothing.

    As for subsidizing his own expenses, Pei Wei can only laugh at himself. Anyway, he has helped the Football Association subsidize not once or twice, and he doesn't care about this one more time.

    During the remaining time after the national team training began, Pei Wei still formally performed his duties as a national team consultant - that is, following Milu to observe the status of domestic players. During this period, Pei Wei gave  Milu was a great help. He was very familiar with the Chinese league in his previous life. In addition, he had been dealing with the domestic league circle for the past eight years. He was very familiar with outstanding players, which also made Milu less likely to choose candidates.  Many detours were taken.

    Pei Wei will naturally not give up his concern for Yunjia Tianyu. Although Yunjia Tianyu is missing three foreign players this season, Drogba and Ribery have quickly integrated into the team, coupled with the addition of Hao Dong  , the team¡¯s strength can be considered to be increasing. At the same time, after two years of training, head coach Mourinho has become very comfortable in commanding the team. In these ten rounds of the league, Yunjia Tianyu has been making great progress.  , seven wins, two draws and one loss in ten games, and only unexpectedly lost to Chongqing Huanyu in the seventh round away game. He topped the standings with 23 points. The returning Hao Dong showed excellent form, scoring seven goals in seven appearances.  Five goals.  Although Drogba only scored three goals, his involvement in the frontcourt and his physical running drove the frontcourt offense very well, while Ayling and Ribery's breakthroughs from the left and right wing were extremely sharp, and the center  As well as Zheng Zhi's organization that has grown up, Yunjia Tianyu's offensive line is still the best in Class A!

    After the last round of the league on April 30, on the eve of the formation of the national team, Pei Wei left the national team and returned to Yunjia.

    He returned this time not because of anything else.  It's because the Yunjia Football Theme Park, which is about to become a spiritual symbol in the minds of Yunjia fans, is finally completed!

    On the second day after the completion of the project, a letter was sent to all parts of the country and even the world with Yunjia as the center!

    When the leagues in Europe, South America and other places have basically ended, and the national teams have not yet gathered, with the help of the developed network, these letters were quickly sent to everyone who was invited this time!

    Pei Wei believes that the people he invited will definitely come.  Whether they are players or coaches.

    His confidence is not only due to the fact that all the people he invited have deep feelings for Yunjia Tianyu without exception, but also because someone is helping him!

    That is, the upcoming World Cup will be held in Japan and South Korea, China¡¯s close neighbors!  The people he invited from the football circle, whether they would participate in the World Cup or not, would at least come to watch.  Even if you come to China, it¡¯s just a drop-in!

    The Yunjia Football Theme Park was completed at exactly the right time!

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    There is a beautiful letter on the desk of Paulo Sosa, the chairman of the Brazilian International Team, and the letter paper recording the content is in the hands of Sosa, who is over sixty years old.

    ¡°You are hereby invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Yunjia Football Theme Park to be held in Yunjia, China on May 8th.¡±

    There is no beginning.  No signature, just such a simple sentence!

    Sosa was playing with this piece of paper when the phone on his desk suddenly rang. Sosa picked up the phone and said, "Aha, my dear Dunga! Why do you think of me, an old man, when you have time?"

    On the other end of the phone, retired former Brazilian national team captain Dunga said with a smile: "Teacher, I received a letter today"

    "Is it from the far east?" Sosa immediately answered.

    "That's right!" Deng Jia was not surprised, because based on his understanding of Yunjia Tianyu's boss.  He must not be the only one who has received such a letter!

    "Well, you who are young and strong should accompany me, a bad old man, on a trip to China. I am old and I need someone to take care of me on the way!" Sosa said with a smile.

    "No problem!" Dunga agreed immediately.

    Milan, Italy.

    "Alvaro! Did you receive the letter from the boss? He invited us to attend the opening ceremony of Yunjia Football Theme Park! Ah, did you receive it too?" Materazzi called: "I don't know.  card??Tony) and Ivan (Gattuso), did they receive it? It just so happens that we can go together Our national team's training location is in China, and the head coach will not have any objection if we go early Uruguay  Earth too?  That's great. Call Luca and Ivan and we'll go together.  The boss will never forget them!  "

    After putting down the phone.  Materazzi smiled and said to Daniela next to him: "It seems that we can spend this summer in China again David is always envious of his brother Gian Marco who grew up in China! This  He should be very happy!"

    London, England.

    Sun Chenghai and Adriano, who lived in the same apartment, were packing their luggage and preparing to return home. At this time, the doorbell suddenly rang.

    Sun Chenghai waved his head.  The young Adriano could only run to open the door obediently - Sun Chenghai always regarded himself as the eldest brother in front of Adriano - and then Adriano shouted: "Hello, coach!"

    Sun Chenghai was startled and turned around, and sure enough he saw Wenger standing outside the door with a smile.

    "Are you going back to China?" Wenger looked around the apartment and laughed: "Do you mind adding me as your coach? I have already booked the flight tickets" He shook the ticket in his hand.  When Sun Chenghai and Adriano saw the ticket, they also saw the familiar pink letter - they each had a copy of this letter in their hands.

    "Of course it's no problem!" Sun Chenghai nodded hurriedly, and then asked with a bit of flattery: "Coach, are you going back to Yunjia too?"

    "Yeah" Wenger showed a nostalgic look on his face: "It seems that I can see a lot of old friends this time"

    ?Leverkusen, Germany, Ballack and Lucio, Valencia, Spain.  Benitez and Deco

    May 8th, Yunjia!

    Li Qiang, who has long learned what building momentum is, spread the news throughout Yunjia as early as when the construction of the Yunjia Football Theme Park started. He even bought half a page in the largest local newspaper in Yunjia.  , reporting the progress of this project to the local government every day. Under such an all-round three-dimensional bombing, even the citizens of Yunjia who are not fans cannot be indifferent to this matter!

    So on the day when the opening ceremony began, countless Yunjia fans gathered at the entrance of the park, waiting for the person they wanted to see to appear!

    Because according to the gossip (this news was actually deliberately released by Yunjia Tianyu Club).  In today's opening ceremony, all players and coaches who have played for Yunjia Tianyu will be present!

    What is this concept?

    Yunjia Tianyu has now sent more than 20 players to Europe!  Many of them are already famous stars!  The appeal of these people to fans is unparalleled. Even when the news spread to other places, many fanatical fans from other places came to Yunjia to watch the opening ceremony!

    There is no doubt about Li Qiang¡¯s ability in this regard. He even sold the broadcast of the opening ceremony to CCTV Sports Channel!  The reason why the sports channel was interested in this opening ceremony was undoubtedly because of the temptation that players and coaches who had played for Yunjia Tianyu would be present!

    Wenger, Benitez, Ballack, Toni, Materazzi, Recoba, Gattuso, Dunga, Lucio, Ljungberg, Adriano, Weah, Deco, Nie Fei  , Sun Chenghai, Yang Tian, ??Li Fangthe gathering of these famous people together is undoubtedly something that no sports channel can ignore!  With the influence of these people, they appeared in China at the same time.  Not only is the attention of the whole country of China focused on Yunjia, but it may also attract quite a few eyeballs from all over the world!

    And of course the sports channel will do more publicity for such a program before it is broadcast, which invisibly expands the influence of Yunjia Football Theme Park again!

    In addition, during this period, the league has just ended and the World Cup has not yet started. In such a blank time

    Basically, this opening ceremony has become the most important event for Chinese football before the World Cup.  And Li Qiang's move also made Yunjia fans begin to like the second club president after Pei Wei!

    The cameras of the sports channel have been waiting at the entrance since 8 o'clock in the morning. Their ace commentator Wong Tai Sin is also here with great interest. He has always been very interested in Yunjia Tianyu Wong Tai Sin, the most formal club in China.  .  What's more, Yunjia Tianyu also has a good friend of his, Guo Jingwen, and after several cooperations, the two have developed a deep friendship.

    At the entrance of Yunjia Football Theme Park, at least tens of thousands of local fans gathered. Generally speaking, the scene will be very crowded after this situation occurs, but Wong Tai Sin was surprised.Fortunately, although there were many fans present, it did not appear to be overcrowded, but appeared to be very orderly.  Especially since they consciously did not block the road, but stood on both sides of the road and sang Yunjia Tianyu's team song "Believe in Myself" from time to time.

    Guo Jingwen was the first to arrive at the Yunjia Tianyu Club. His task today is also very heavy. It is impossible for the park to accommodate fans at this time today. Fans can only watch outside the park, so he will regulate the fans outside the park.  atmosphere.

    When the carefree Guo Jingwen appeared at the intersection, the Yunjia fans on the roadside burst into cheers.  Apparently they loved the witty narrator.

    Guo Jingwen smiled and waved to both sides.  Then he strode towards Wong Tai Sin, laughed and shook hands with him: "Ah ha. Isn't this the host Huang Tai Sin? Today the host Huang Tai Sin came to support, Yunjia Tianyu is so brilliant!"

    "You're making fun of me again!" Wong Tai Sin said with a smile, and then asked curiously: "I'm really surprised with so many fans present, they didn't get out of control. They were so organized. A person who entered the road  nothing!"

    "Oh, it's nothing." Guo Jingwen said with a smile: "Although Yunjia fans are fanatical, they also know to abide by the rules! You should know that our training at Yunjia Tianyu is open to the public, and fans can come and go at will at the training ground.  Watch and get the players' signatures after the training! But there is one rule that must be followed, that is, it must not affect the team's training! Once the noisy person is shown a yellow card, after being shown two yellow cards, then within a week  They are not allowed to enter the training ground! They are used to it and know that only by following the rules can they get what they want.¡±

    Having said this, Guo Jingwen took a deep breath: "There are no rules, no rules, this is the principle of Yunjia Tianyu!"

    Only now did Huang Taixian spit out: "I admire Yunjia Tianyu Club more and more now! Being able to do this is almost a miracle! Your former boss Pei Wei is indeed a genius! Apart from him, there seems to be no one else  People can do this!"

    "To put it bluntly, it's not surprising, that's fair! Absolutely fair!" Guo Jingwen said with a smile: "We have the strictest restrictions, but within the restrictions you can get the greatest freedom!"

    While Wong Tai Sin was still chewing on these words, the fans on both sides had already burst into loud cheers. Wong Tai Sin and Guo Jingwen hurriedly looked up.  I happened to see a bus belonging to Yunjia Tianyu appearing at the end of the road, and then Yunjia Tianyu players and head coach Mourinho got off the bus and walked towards the entrance of the park.

    Fans on both sides of the road kept cheering the names of their favorite stars. Among them, the three international players, captain Zhu Guosheng, vice-captain Wu Jiang and Zhang Yiming, received the most cheers, followed by old players such as Aylin and Zheng Zhi and three foreign players.  Of course, none of them are as popular as head coach Mourinho - although the majority of fans calling Mourinho's name are women.

    After saying hello to Guo Jingwen, Mourinho led the players in. Next to arrive were the staff headed by club chairman Li Qiang.  They also got a lot of cheers.

    Immediately afterwards the atmosphere entered a climax, the third bus drove over, and the first one to get off was the tall and thin Arsenal head coach "Professor" Arsene Wenger, with gray hair and gray eyes!

    Although it has been six years since Wenger left Yunjia Tianyu, no Yunjia Tianyu will forget the contribution made by the French head coach to Yunjia Tianyu!  Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Ballack, Toni and Materazzi all truly grew up under his hands. Although he only led Yunjia Tianyu for one and a half seasons, the professor laid a gorgeous offense and a strong overall structure for Yunjia Tianyu.  strength!

    Next came Benitez!  The third coach in the history of Yunjia Tianyu is also the head coach with the most brilliant achievements so far!

    ??Two league championships.  Two cup champions, one Asian Cup Winners Cup champion and one Asian Club Cup champion!  In the three years when Benitez led the team, Yunjia Tianyu's results were the most brilliant. They swept everything and won all the championships they could!

    It is precisely because of this that Benitez received no less cheers than Wenger!

    But those present did not know that in the past history.  About to dominate the entire Premier League.  Even the top four head coaches of the Premier League in Europe, except for Manchester United's Ferguson.  The other three people are concentrated in this park!

    The next step down are the players!

    Ballack, Toni, Materazzi, Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Yang Tian, ??Ljungberg, Recoba, Dunga, Gattuso, Weah The appearance of every player will cause a huge cheer!

    Yunjia Tianyu fans can be proud??The last sentence, no player who comes out of our team fails!  This is an absolute miracle!

    "Look at these stars who play in the five major European leagues! Some of them are from Serie A, some from the Premier League, and some from the Bundesliga Among them are Chinese, Italians, Brazilians, Germans, Swedes,  Uruguayans they come from different leagues and different countries. Some of them are still active in world football, and some have retired but they have one thing in common, that is, they all played for Yunjia Tianyu  It will take a long or short time! The name Yunjia Tianyu is something that all Chinese footballers should be proud of. No Asian club has ever been able to produce so many stars. They were basically unknown when they played for Yunjia Tianyu.  But through training in the A-League, he became known to the world, and then embarked on his own path to superstardom. If these stars form a team, they will be able to compete for championships even in the best league in the world!  ! This is a miracle! A miracle that belongs to Yunjia Tianyu! "

    Seeing such a magnificent scene, Wong Tai Sin could not help but feel excited. He said a lot of excited words to the camera - it is not live broadcast now, but this scene will definitely be edited and broadcast on the sports channel.  broadcast.

    After these famous players stepped out of the bus, what came next was unfamiliar to most people.  But fans with more senior qualifications can recognize that these players have played for Yunjia Tianyu, such as Yi Xiaofeng, Wang Yingjie, Wu Xiaofeng, Meng Xiaojun They all played for Yunjia Tianyu for various reasons.  There are not many players, some of them have never even played a single game, but at this moment, Yunjia Tianyu Club has not forgotten them!

    When Guo Jingwen shouted out their names and the time they had played for Yunjia Tianyu, the fans at the venue suddenly realized, and then burst into a burst of applause that was even warmer than before!

    These unknown players could not help but burst into tears - even though they had only played for a short time.  But Yunjia Tianyu still remembers them, and the fans respect them equally!

    "If the group of players just now represents Yunjia Tianyu's brilliant record, then the current group of players fully demonstrates Yunjia Tianyu's human touch! Yi Xiaofeng, played for Yunjia Tianyu in the 1995 A-B League  Played 21 times and scored 20 goals! He was the most brilliant among this group of players, but he only played for Yunjia Tianyu for one season, and then he transferred to the Wuhan team and announced his retirement in 2000.  ! Wang Yingjie played a total of 23 games for Yunjia Tianyu in the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Wu Xiaofeng played seven times, and Meng Xiaojun played four times From the data point of view, they can only be regarded as passersby to Yunjia Tianyu, but  From the perspective of humanistic care, Yunjia Tianyu has proved with practical actions that any player is important to the club, even if they have not played once" Huang Taixian became excited again: "It makes me even more excited.  What is touching is the performance of Yunjia fans! For fans, it is easier for them to appreciate the players who perform well, because these players bring them a sense of joy and glory! But few fans pay attention to the unknown substitute players.  They were just passing by! But the Yunjia fans still did not spare their applause, which meant that they were not supporting a certain star, but the club Yunjia Tianyu!  One of them, Yunjia fans will never forget them!¡±

    After this group of people also entered the park.  The fans thought the man was almost gone.  Wong Tai Sin also thought so, and he was already preparing to invite a photography team to enter the park to take pictures.  After all, entering the park at this time is just an appetizer, and the real meal has to be in the park!

    But Guo Jingwen pulled him and smiled at him mysteriously: "Don't worry there will be a bigger surprise next!"

    At the same time, a car slowly drove up from the end of the road, and it was also the last car to drive into the venue today!

    The fans on both sides of the road fell silent, and the cameraman subconsciously focused his lens on the car.

    When the vehicle stopped more than a hundred meters away from the park gate, the left door was gently pushed open, and a figure appeared in front of everyone.

    The scene was immediately quiet for five seconds, and then the fans immediately burst into unprecedented cheers. If the decibels could be measured at the scene, it would be obvious that the fans' cheers were the loudest today!

    Is there anyone else who can be so loved by Yunjia Tianyu fans?

    The person who appeared in front of everyone was, of course, Pei Wei, the first club chairman of Yunjia Tianyu, the current honorary vice president of the Football Association and the executive committee member of FIFA!

    Amid everyone¡¯s cheers, even those from the rightSu Mei who walked out of the car door was ignored by everyone, but Su Mei was not angry at all, but looked at Pei Wei with a smile.

    At this time, Pei Wei made another move that surprised everyone. He quickly walked around the car, and then, together with Su Mei, helped someone out of the car!

    The scene became quiet again, everyone wanted to see who this big shot would be who could be helped out by Pei Wei and Su Mei!

    There are even many more radical Yunjia fans who are very dissatisfied. They believe that no one is worthy of Pei Wei doing this, not even the mayor and the chairman of the Football Association are qualified!

    But when this person appeared in front of everyone, any dissatisfaction disappeared!

    The man who appeared in front of the fans was short, with white hair and a thin face

    The first head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, the most respected figure in the football community of Yunjia City, the old coach Hua**!

    With the support of Pei Wei and Su Mei, Coach Hua walked forward slowly, his right hand trembling from time to time. Not two years after he retired as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, the old man became ill.  It's Parkinson's disease, also commonly known as Alzheimer's disease!

    After all, the old coach is now in his eighties

    The three of them moved forward slowly because the old man could no longer walk fast!

    There was a moment of silence in the audience, and everyone looked at the three people walking in the middle of the road with solemn faces. No one made a sound - it seemed that making a sound at this time was disrespectful to Coach Hua!

    A crisp round of applause rang out at the entrance of the park. The fans looked up and realized that the stars, coaches and staff who had just walked into the park had gathered at the entrance of the park at some point, watching with them Pei Wei and Su Mei supporting Hua Hua.  **Come on!  And that applause just now was given by the current chairman Li Qiang!

    Slowly, everyone began to applaud, and the crisp applause resounded throughout the entire intersection, the entire park, and the entire Yunjia!

    Amidst the thunderous applause, Hua**'s head, which was being supported by Pei Wei, suddenly tilted toward Pei Wei, and then Pei Wei heard Hua** gently spit out two words in his ear.  Words: "Thank you!"

    Pei Wei did not answer, but there was a bright smile on his face.

    "This is the most touching and touching appearance I have ever seen!" Huang Taixian suppressed his inner excitement and said to the camera: "This also makes me look forward to the official opening ceremony even more! This Yunjia football theme  Let¡¯s wait and see how many exciting elements the park contains!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 492 Introduction

    The Jia Football Theme Park covers a large area. Since there is no industrial area nearby, Yunjia Tianyu applied to purchase 200 acres of land, and the entire construction area exceeds 100,000 square meters, including a public football field.  , two lawns for resting, and a place to build an artificial lake. However, this facility has not been completely completed due to the relatively large amount of work.

    Of course, public football fields will not be paved with expensive special lawns like standard football fields. After all, this football field is open to the public. Special lawns are expensive and difficult to maintain, so ordinary grass is used. But in  The stadium specifications and other aspects are constructed based on standard football fields.

    Of course, the center of the entire park is the three buildings that Pei Wei originally set up, the trophy display room, the hall of fame and the memorabilia room. These three buildings stand in the center of the two lawns. They are not gorgeous, but they reveal Mu Su's  and rustic.

    As the host, club chairman Li Qiang led all the guests to visit the lawn and football field. Just before they entered the three most important buildings, the last distinguished guest of this opening ceremony also arrived at Yunjia Football Theme Park!

    The newly appointed FIFA Secretary General, Swiss Lin Xi, accompanied by Zhang Long, Vice Chairman of the Football Association, came to Yunjia!

    Perhaps to ordinary fans, the visit of the Secretary-General of FIFA to Yunjia is nothing. In their minds, FIFA members are not even as good as a substitute player of Yunjia Tianyu, but for the Chinese Football Association and the entire Chinese football  For the world, this is an epoch-making event!

    Maybe FIFA doesn¡¯t have a deep impression in the minds of ordinary fans, but they are the nominal managers of the World Football Association after all!  It is said that they are in name only, but they cannot interfere in the internal affairs of the national football associations. In fact, the national football associations are still managed by them. Do you want to be free from their management?  OK.  It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t participate in the World Cup.

    The completion of a club's theme park can alarm FIFA. The reason for this is that Pei Weicai became FIFA's executive committee member and FIFA has to express its opinions anyway. However, Chinese football has a global influence.  The improvement of strength is also an undoubted fact!

    What¡¯s more, with so many famous European stars coming to Yunjia, it would be a loss of status if FIFA didn¡¯t show their support, right?  You know, Blatter is a very face-saving person.

    Seeing Lin Xi¡¯s arrival, Pei Wei immediately greeted him. He and Lin Xi were colleagues and had met each other when they went to FIFA to review their duties.  In addition, he is considered half the host in Yunjia Tianyu, so it is appropriate for him to come forward to entertain this distinguished guest.

    Although Pei Wei and Lin Xi have only met once, Pei Wei has a good relationship with this slightly pudgy Swiss, because like Pei Wei, Lin Xi only took over from his predecessor at a FIFA meeting some time ago.  The position of Secretary General Lu Finan is considered a newcomer in FIFA, and the two of them have one thing in common.  Compared with other new members of FIFA, neither of them are important figures in their national football federations. In this regard, they cannot be compared with the other two newly promoted European executive committee members. Platini is a member of the International Football Association.  Dual executive committee members of the French Football Federation and UEFA (the previous article is wrong, Platini is not the chairman of UEFA at this time, in my impression he should be the secretary-general of UEFA), and he has also been the long-term chairman of the French Football Federation.  In addition, Wolffield is the chairman of the German Football Association. Their similar identities make the two get along very well.

    After the two hugged each other.  Pei Wei smiled and said: "Lin Xi, you are late But it doesn't matter. You just missed the appetizers, not the meal Next, you will see the history and glory of Yunjia Tianyu,  With all those who have accompanied Yunjia Tianyu through this!" He turned to everyone: "Please look forward to the first meal of the day, Yunjia Tianyu's historical exhibition hall!"

    At this moment, he became the high-spirited chairman of Yunjia Tianyu again, leading everyone to the Yunjia Tianyu Historical Exhibition Hall on the left among the three buildings.

    "Our history is not too long, because our country's professional league has only entered its ninth year." Pei Wei, who has never lacked eloquence, subconsciously took on the job of commentating. Li Qiang and Guo Jingwen, who was originally responsible for commentating, consciously  They took a step back and gave up the entire stage to Pei Wei - they gave it up willingly, because they knew that this was probably the last time that Pei Wei would appear in front of everyone as a Yunjia Tianyu person in the next few years!

    On this day, no one would have any objection to Pei Wei's approach.  But after today, in order to avoid suspicion, Pei Wei will no longer consider himself a Yunjia Tianyu person.  This period of time will last until Pei Wei's titles of FIFA Executive Committee and Honorary Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association are removed.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??The row of golden trophies on the exhibition stand, Pei Wei's eyes couldn't help but

    Haiyang's deep affection and deep pride: "This one is the Yunjia Tianyu trophy - the 1994 China League Two Championship trophy. In the case of a shortage of major generals, it has achieved absolutely proud results and won a complete victory.  The record has reached Class B! Although this achievement seems insignificant today, if we did not win this championship, there would be no upcoming glory! Even if we did, it would be postponed for a long time!

    "These two trophies, China League One in 1995. From the two trophies, Yunjia Tianyu gradually became known to fans across the country."

    "After having nothing in 1996, we ushered in two glorious seasons. We won two consecutive league championships, a cup championship, and an Asian Cup Winners' Cup. These two seasons laid the foundation for Yunjia Tianyu's overall success.  The status of a top team in China and even Asia, and then in 1998, we won the highest honor for a club in Asia-the Asian Club Cup."

    "But it was also from this year that our Yunjia Tianyu began to enter a low point. We missed the domestic league for two consecutive years, and we also stopped in the semi-finals of the Asian Club Cup in the second year. It was not until 2001, which was last year.  We have just regained the >|.|, we have won three top league championships and two Asian championships. Although we cannot compare with the European giants in terms of quantity, we also have our pride. In China, we are  The team that has won the most league championships since the start of the professional league, I believe that in the future, there will be more trophies to fill our currently slightly empty trophy room!¡±

    The guests present collectively gave a warm applause. Whether they are currently in Yunjia Tianyu or have stayed in Yunjia Tianyu before, they all believe this without hesitation!

    With a talent training system that is not inferior to that of European clubs, and a talent base that is as good as South American clubs, no one will be optimistic about the development prospects of Yunjia Tianyu!  Maybe they will suffer many setbacks, but as long as Yunjia Tianyu keeps walking on the right path, they will not sink!

    "Next, is the Yunjia Tianyu Memorabilia Room." After calming down, Pei Wei led everyone to the second building: "In 1994, the Yunjia Tianyu Club became a team of nineteen members.  Players and a team of three coaches participated in the National Football League B that year. In the same year, the European branch of Yunjia Tianyu was established, which provided a steady stream of talents to the Yunjia Tianyu Club. The person who presided over this branch was  Current club president Li Qiang.¡±

    "In 1995, Yunjia Tianyu won the Chinese Football Association Cup and entered the Chinese Football Association Cup in the same year. At the same time, during this year, French coach Arthur Wenger became the head coach of the club. He was the leader of Yunjia Tianyu and even the Chinese Professional League.  The first foreign coach in history, German player Michael Ballack, became the first foreign player in the club's history. In the second half of the year, Brazilian national team captain Dunga joined the team, becoming the first world player the club has.  member of the national team.¡±

    ¡°In 1996, the club reached a cooperation with the National Club of Uruguay and cooperated extensively in various aspects.¡±

    "In 1997, Spaniard Rafael Benitez became the second coach in the club's history. In the same year, he led the team to win the first top league championship in the club's history. At the same time, the Yunjia Football School was established and began to provide  The club continues to cultivate talents. The club's partner clubs include Serie A club Inter Milan, Premier League Arsenal club, and Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. 98. Due to his outstanding performance in the World Cup, midfielder Nie Fei was awarded 3.5 million.  He transferred to the Italian club Perugia for US dollars, becoming the first player in the history of the team and even China to join a Serie A team. Defender Sun Chenghai transferred to the English club Arsenal for two million pounds, making history.  The first Chinese player to join a Premier League team.¡±

    When it was explained that 2002 would be this year, Guo Jingwen glanced at him, and Guo Jingwen continued understandingly: "In March 2002, Pei Wei, the first chairman of the club, resigned as chairman of the club, and Li Qiang took over In May 2002, Yun  Jiatianyu Football Theme Park was built.¡±

    There was silence all around, Pei Wei closed his eyes, and then a smile appeared on his face: "Everyone, what follows will be the highlight of this opening ceremony! Let us visit the center and soul of Yunjia Tianyu Football Theme Park  A place - Hall of Fame!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 493 Avenue of Stars

    Chapter 493 Avenue of Stars

    If these three buildings are the center of the entire Yunjia Football Theme Park, then the Hall of Fame between the trophy display room and the memorabilia room is probably the center of the center, and the Hall of Fame is also the largest area among the three buildings.  The largest one, the Hall of Fame has three floors and is the only non-bungalow building in the entire park.

    Compared with the trophy display room and the memorabilia room, which have no doors and can be seen at a glance from the door, the Hall of Fame seems to be so mysterious. Its door is closed. Everyone passed by the Hall of Fame just now, but they were not able to see inside.  Content.

    With a mysterious smile, Pei Wei led everyone to the door of the Hall of Fame. At his signal, two Yunjia Tianyu staff members pushed open the door of the Hall of Fame.

    When all the scenery in the lobby fell into everyone's eyes, there was an uncontrollable exclamation from the crowd, because they did not see things like photo frames hanging around the hall of fame. When the door opened,  After that, they immediately saw the thing they were most familiar with - the football field!

    A miniature indoor football field that is only about one-tenth the size of a regular football field, but has all the elements of any football field!

    Looking at the green lawn and the football placed in the center of the field, the players present even had the urge to go up and kick it!

    Pei Wei smiled and stopped Adriano, who was closest to the miniature football field, from wanting to step on it: "Wright, please don't step on it That's not a lawn There's a chance you can step on it.  "

    After saying this, Pei Wei turned around and said loudly: "Gentlemen, this is the Avenue of Stars in the Yunjia Football Theme Park Hall of Fame! All those who have contributed to Yunjia Tianyu will be honored here.  Leave your footprints on the court! At the same time, a nameplate will be used to record your contribution to Yunjia Tianyu Club! There are also the same Avenue of Stars on the two floors above. In the future, these three Avenues of Stars will definitely not be able to accommodate everyone.  We will also establish such an avenue of stars around the Hall of Fame to permanently record the heroes who have contributed to the club!¡±

    Everyone was stunned by this idea. Obviously, Pei Wei's idea based on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was completely beyond everyone's imagination!

    Li Qiang and Jiang Hao looked at each other and smiled. They were also shocked when they heard Pei Wei come up with this idea, but soon they realized how much cohesion this approach would bring to the team - any coach or player  You will all work hard to enter this Avenue of Stars - to carve your name in history - not everyone can resist this temptation!

    The conditions for leaving one's own footprints on the Avenue of Stars are also relatively stringent - only players who have played an important role in the team winning important championships, have made particularly outstanding contributions, and have played for the team for more than five years can stay on it.  Make your own footprints!  Of course, everyone can understand, after all, the personnel of a club change very frequently. If all the players and coaches who have played for Yunjia Tianyu leave their footprints on it, let alone these three miniature stadiums.  Even adding the entire park would quickly become insufficient.

    Pei Wei recommended the old coach Hua ** for the honor of being the first to leave footprints on the Avenue of Stars. No one had any objection to this. The old coach left his own footprints with the help of Pei Wei with his trembling left hand.

    Next, the three coaches Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho, as well as Chu Biao, Feng Gang and Huang Yuan who performed well in the second division in 1994 - if it were not for these three loaned players,  It is impossible for Yunjia Tianyu, who only has 19 players, to appear in the League A and B in the second year.

    One by one, qualified players left their footprints on the Avenue of Stars, each time leaving a footprint.  The staff nearby placed a metal plaque next to the footprints, engraved with their contributions to the team and the reasons for being selected for the Walk of Fame.

    Except for the first chairman Pei Wei, the second chairman Li Qiang, and club manager Jiang Hao, they can leave their own footprints on the Avenue of Stars without being coaches or players.  There were only three people.

    One of them is Guo Jingwen, the full-time commentator of Yunjia Tianyu. The reason for his selection is that "he has played for the club for more than five years. At the same time, his personal style of commentary on the spot is deeply loved by the fans."

    The other two are the two biggest Yunjia, "Deadly Loyal Tianyu" and "Tianzhihun".  Founder of the most organized fan group!  The two people who had already felt so happy because of being invited couldn't even believe their ears!  After understanding that this is indeed a fact, they want to refuse, because in their view, how can they make a huge contribution to the team with these things??¡¯s idol-level players and coaches are on par with each other!

    "Don't refuse!" Pei Wei said sincerely: "Your contribution to the club is no less than anyone who left footprints on the Avenue of Stars! If you hadn't organized these two fan groups in 1995, we would have  How can the reputation of Yunjia fans spread across the country! And I think all players and coaches will never forget how many difficult games we survived without your wholehearted support!  Tianyu would not be as brilliant as it is today!¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei said emotionally: "I'm just sorry that I can't engrave the names of all fans on the Avenue of Stars! You are a whole. A whole that no one can divide! So between these two footprints  We will not write down your names next to them, but we will write the two names 'Dead Loyal Tianyu' and 'Heavenly Soul', please understand!"

    The two founders were so excited that they were speechless. Lin Xi, who had a panoramic view of all this, couldn't help but sigh after asking Zhang Long: "This is the first time I have seen fans being welcomed into the club's Hall of Fame.  Club No wonder Yunjia Tianyu has been able to have a group of infinitely loyal fans in just eight years If a club can treat fans like this and take the fans' feelings into consideration, how can the fans not fully support the club!"

    Zhang Long also sighed: "What Pei Wei has always said is that you can get what you pay for After the team lost an away game, he even asked the club to pay for the money paid by the fans who came to cheer on the away game.  Travel expenses! Because he thought the team's performance in that game was not worthy of the money paid by the fans! When this incident came out, almost everyone laughed at him, but he won the hearts of the fans from this incident.  ! Yunjia Tianyu is ahead of all clubs in how to treat fans!¡±

    Lin Xi took a deep look at Pei Wei, this person.  Sure enough, he deserves the evaluation given to him by the Chinese Football Association, and he really deserves the position of FIFA Executive Committee!

    Among the guests who arrived this time, at least half were qualified to leave their footprints on the Avenue of Stars. Although the staff of Yunjia Tianyu worked very quickly, this procedure alone took a full two days.  Hours.

    But no one felt impatient - those who are qualified to leave their own footprints are proud, and those who are not yet able to leave their own footprints are also proud - after all, the club that made such an unprecedented move is the club they have played for.  !

    In addition to the same miniature football fields as the first floor, the second and third floors of the Hall of Fame also have family photos of the teams over the years and personal photos of each player and coach on the surrounding walls, although they are only less than nine years old.  Time, but looking at the lineup of the 1994 team, and then looking at the current team, everyone feels that things are different!

    Only four members of the 1994 team are still on the team. They are the team's captains and vice-captains Zhu Guosheng and Wu Jiang, as well as the former captain Aylin and substitute goalkeeper Wei Jie.  He was a member of the second team of Yunjia Tianyu at that time. They were all 17 or 18 years old at that time, and they were young. But now they are in their twenties. They have changed from the young teenagers back then to the mature and stable old team members now. Except for the four of them  In addition, there are also some who have retired from other teams, hanging out in lower leagues, and some who are making waves abroad

    After visiting the Hall of Fame, it was almost noon. After having a meal, all the guests were still talking and began to play in the park as ordinary tourists.

    At Guo Jingwen¡¯s suggestion, an informal friendly football match was held in the park¡¯s football field in the afternoon!  The opponent is a star team composed of all members of the current Yunjia Tianyu team and players who have now left Yunjia Tianyu!  Yunjia Tianyu is led by the current head coach Mourinho and the old coach Hua **. Of course, the old coach Hua is only sitting on the coaching bench symbolically.

    As for the members of the star teamthis lineup is so luxurious that it is staggering!  The team is led by Arsene Wenger and Benitez, who both led Arsenal and Valencia to the Premier League and La Liga titles last year!  The goalkeeper is Chu Ran who plays for the Inter Milan youth team. The defenders are Lucio, Materazzi and Sun Chenghai. The midfielders are Dunga, Deco, Ballack, Nie Fei and Ljungberg. The forward line is composed of Weah.  Formed with Adriano!  And on the bench, there are also stars such as Gattuso, Recoba, Yang Tian, ??Tony, and Li Fang who are also household names in Europe!

    At Pei Wei¡¯s signal, many Yunjia fans also entered the park to watch this unique friendly match.

    "What a pity." Jiang Hao smiled and said to Pei Wei: "If this friendly match is made official, it is estimated that even European TV stations will be interested in this match!"

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to make this opening ceremony too over the top.stinks.  Pei Wei said calmly: "These world-famous star coaches will come not only to give me or Yunjia Tianyu face, but more importantly, they can find some memories of the past here!"  Including this gamesuch a game cannot be too commercial.  "

    Having said this, Pei Wei laughed: "Come on, my big manager! Don't forget, we are the referees!"

    ??Forgot to mention, the referee of this game is Pei Wei, and the two line judges are Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s current chairman Li Qiang and manager Jiang Hao

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 494 Pei Wei¡¯s Prank and the National Team List

    For most of the players present who are about to participate in the World Cup, this is a rare opportunity for teammates to relax before the start of the World Cup.

    This is a game that does not need to consider the outcome, score, etc. Although the people playing on the field may not know each other, the incestuous relationship between them who have played for Yunjia Tianyu is enough to make them feel happy.  They have a good feeling for each other and it is undoubtedly very relaxed to play in this atmosphere. They are all purely enjoying football.

    For the current Yunjia Tianyu team, they have to play more seriously because there are not many players who have competed with these opponents, especially the young players. This is a rare learning opportunity for them.  .

    Although the Star Team is higher than the current players of Yunjia Tianyu in terms of strength and reputation, even the two retired superstars Dunga and Weah have retained a high level of competition, but after all, they are  They rushed into the army in a hurry, but they couldn't have any upper hand against the Yunjia Tianyu current team, which was relatively serious and had a tacit understanding of cooperation. Both sides scored a lot of goals, and it was a draw on the field.

    Although there was no confrontation in the game, many of the impromptu and fancy moves made by these stars on the court still made the fans watching on the sidelines cheer. Now they feel that they are the happiest fans in the world. Several fans can get free of charge.  Watching these famous stars perform on the court?  If it weren't for the fact that today was the opening ceremony of the Yunjia Football Theme Park, the game that could invite so many stars must be a very commercial friendly match, and it would not be free to watch on the spot.

    Later in the game, even the coaches of both sides couldn't help but play a few kicks. Mourinho became the goalkeeper of the current Yunjia Tianyu team, which was also the position he played as a player.  Benitez, on the other hand, serves as a forward in the Stars team - but this forward is obviously very unqualified. He only knows how to wait for other people's passes in the penalty area, and even a few shots were hugged by Mourinho.  In arms.

    It was not until the end of the game that Benitez seized the opportunity to score a goal in front of the goal - in fact, this goal could not be counted as he was offside by at least five meters - but the linesman Li Qiang and the referee Pei  Weidu pretended not to see it, but Mourinho protested twice.

    The friendly match was the end of the opening ceremony. After the friendly match, the fans dispersed one after another, and the guests all checked into the hotel prepared by Pei Wei. They were all football insiders during this time.  Neither will leave China, and the players who will participate in the World Cup will soon join the national team.  No one else will miss the opportunity to watch the World Cup matches live.

    Since Pei Wei himself was about to report to the national team, and those guests who did not enter the national team or whose national team failed to enter the World Cup, Pei Wei entrusted Li Qiang to help take care of him. After all, he was also the host, and Li Qiang was also very interested.  He clearly knows that this time is also a good opportunity for him, an opportunity to leave an impression in the minds of these world football celebrities!

    As the second chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, neither Li Qiang nor Pei Wei wants him to be the chairman who can only leave the impression of a "successor". Improving the image is one of the things a chairman must do.  !

    As for Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho, the three head coaches of Yunjia Tianyu.  Pei Wei even enthusiastically invited them to watch the World Cup games together. The relationship between the three of them and Pei Wei was different. They had all experienced a lot with Pei Wei and were comrades who had fought together, so Pei Wei treated him very well.  They are a little more enthusiastic than others!

    Under Pei Wei¡¯s kind invitation, all three of them agreed to live in Yunjia for a month first, and then go to watch the World Cup together after the World Cup started.

    And this result also made Pei Wei snicker - the next three head coaches will fight to the death in the Premier League - whether it is Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, Benitez's Liverpool or Mourinho's Chelsea, there is no doubt that in those few years  They are all mortal enemies.  All it takes is one Ferguson, and all four giants of the Premier League will be here in the future!

    What makes Pei Wei even more excited is that after spending these two months together, the three equally outstanding head coaches will undoubtedly develop a lot of goodwill among each other.  It¡¯s even possible to become quite good friends!  What will happen when these three people meet in the Premier League in the future?

    It¡¯s really exciting

    Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho naturally would not know Pei Wei's mischievous thoughts. For the three of them, communication with each other is normal. They are all coaches in the football field, and they are all coaches in the football field.  They have all coached Yunjia Tianyu for a period of time, and now there is no conflict between the three of them - Wenger is in the Premier League, Benitez is in La Liga, and Mourinho is even more

    &nbsp; Country - what kind of conflict will there be?  Maybe Arsenal and Valencia will meet in the Champions League, but what does it matter?  Wenger and Benitez are no longer children, and their friendship will not affect the confrontation in the game.

    Pei Wei naturally knows this.  But there is nothing wrong with occasional encounters, but what if we meet in a league without looking down?  That would be quite different

    Pei Wei, who was extremely interested in the communication between the three of them, even told a staff member of the club to pay more attention to what happened between the three head coaches.  Then I told myself one by one that I had already reported to the national team

    So the biggest hobby of Pei Wei, who is doing nothing in the national team, is browsing the Internet every day. However, what he browses is not the news, but the emails sent to him by his informant - one email a day, describing in detail three  An exchange between top coaches.

    Through these emails, Pei Wei knew that Wenger did live up to the name of "professor" and usually gave quite a lot of advice to the two juniors. Perhaps because of their similar age, Benitez and Mourini  The relationship between O and her is very good, and they usually like to debate. What surprised Pei Wei is that Benitez's eloquence is not inferior to that of Mourinho, who is known for his "venomous tongue".  Mourinho never got the upper hand over Benitez in the debate

    It's no wonder that for a period of time in later generations, Mourinho's Chelsea always met Benitez's Liverpool, whether in the league or the Champions League. Chelsea had the advantage in the league, but in the Champions League, it was Liverpool who often dominated.  The upper hand, and in the battle of words, Mourinho rarely has the upper hand. He can use words to describe Barcelona's "black swan" Rijkaard, but he cannot make this old-fashioned  Benitez was speechless.

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    Putting aside Pei Wei's bad taste, after entering May, in addition to the opening ceremony of Yunjia Tianyu's football theme park that attracted enough attention at the beginning, the eyes of all Chinese fans were focused on the national team, and in the end  What interests them is the list of national teams that will participate in the World Cup!

    Pei Wei fully fulfilled his promise - he would never interfere with the coaching staff in terms of formation and player selection. However, Milu kept asking for his opinions, and Pei Wei could only stop at most. He did not  He didn't want to impose his opinions on the coaching staff, and he knew very well that professionally he definitely couldn't compare with old coaches like Milu, even compared with assistant coaches like Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu.  It's also very different.

    In fact, Milu has already made some preparations for the selection of national team players. Although the national team has not played a formal game for half a year, it has had nearly 20 training camps.  So Milu is not worried about the cooperation between players.

    Finally on May 10, the day Pei Wei returned to the national team, Milu announced the 23 players to participate in the World Cup (Note: A friend suggested that there are only 22 members of the 02 World Cup team.  However, after I carefully checked the information, I determined that the number of members of that World Cup team was 23, and the 22nd member was from the 1998 World Cup four years ago)!

    There are three goalkeepers, namely Jiang Hai from Tianjin, An Ning from Dalian and veteran Ou Chuliang from Yunjia Tianyu!  Although Ou Chuliang has rarely played games since he transferred to Yunjia this year, for an old international player like him, his experience is an asset, and Milu will definitely not use him as the main force.  Such a veteran goalkeeper is suitable as a substitute.

    The eight defenders are Sun Chenghai from Arsenal in the Premier League, General Fan from the Crystal Palace team in England, Li Wei from Coventry in the Premier League, Wu Jiying from Shanghai, Xu Yunlong from Beijing, and Zhu Guosheng, Du Wei and Wu Jiang from Yunjia!

    There are nine midfielders. This number also shows Milutin's determination to make a fuss in the midfield - they are Ma Tian from Sichuan, Li Xiaopeng from Shandong, Li Gang from Everton in the Premier League, Zhao Junzhe from Liaoning, and Nie from Roma in Serie A.  Fei, Deco from Valencia in La Liga, Li Fang from Perugia in Serie A, Zhang Yiming from Yunjia Tianyu and Qu Tao from Qingdao.

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    The three forwards are Hao Dong from Yunjia Tianyu, Yang Tian from Freiburg in the Bundesliga (Yang Tian moved to this team after Frankfurt was relegated and did not stay as he did historically), and Arsenal's Arsenal in the Premier League.  Deliano.

    Although there are only three forwards, Qingdao's Qu Tao can actually play as a forward, so the strength is not weak. Moreover, with the strength of the Chinese team, defense is likely to be the main focus in the World Cup, and a single forward may be arranged by then.  lineup, so there are not many forwards.

    After the release of this list, it also aroused extensive discussion among fans. In this list of 23 people, there are as many as six players from last year¡¯s champion Yunjia Tianyu. However, according to convention, the proportion of the league champion team in the national team is generally  It is quite big, but it is still surprising that other strong teams in the league such as Dalian, Shanghai, Shandong, and Liaoning only have one player selected.

    Fans of other small and medium-sized clubs don¡¯t have any objections, because there are indeed more good players in China now. The 1992 generation still has many old players who are in good condition, which is a valuable asset. The 1996-1992 generation suppressed them.  It has been too long, and the 2000 generation behind them is full of good players. There are many rookies. Under such fierce competition, even if their level is even slightly unable to enter the national team, the fans of these strong teams are very dissatisfied.  It seems that Milu, the head coach, is too superstitious about the abilities of league champion players.

    Of course, the reason for this situation is that there are too many overseas players now. You must know that even overseas players such as Li Jinyu and Zhang Xiaorui, the Chinese twin stars in the Brazilian League, and Xie Hui, the second top scorer in the German Bundesliga the year before last, failed to make it to the final.  's big list.  Not to mention domestic players.

    Milu doesn¡¯t care about these discussions. After all, he is only the head coach of the national team. He only needs to be responsible for the national team and does not need to be responsible for every club.

    And there is certainly a reason for making such a choice.

    Among the overseas players in this national team, six players came from Yunjia Tianyu!  They are Sun Chenghai, Nie Fei, Li Fang, Deco, Adriano and Yang Tian. They are more familiar with the players of Yunjia Tianyu in terms of cooperation, and these six players will basically be the main players of the national team.  Therefore, Yunjia Tianyu players have a greater advantage in terms of tacit understanding.  In addition, for the substitute players he selected, it is more important to be able to endure loneliness and sit on the bench. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s players are famous in China for obeying discipline. They have no objection to sitting on the bench and can do it as soon as they come on the field  Give full play to his abilities - with these two advantages, it is not surprising that he chooses Yunjia Tianyu players more.

    What¡¯s more, Dalian has gone through a lot of changes in the past two years.  Shandong Liaoning's foundation is not enough. Although Shanghai's Qi Hongshensi also has strong strength, Qi Hong and Nie Fei's positions overlap. Shensi is not good at defense and has obvious flaws, so they can only enter the list of substitute players unless they are the main players.  They will only step in if a player is in poor condition or injured during training.

    There are a total of eleven substitute players like this, and most of them have participated in the national team in history, but today there are many more good players.  They had no choice but to become a member of the bench.

    This is a good thing for Chinese football. The more intense the competition of the national team, the more good players there are, but for them personally.  It may not be a good thing. After all, there are not many opportunities for a player to participate in the World Cup. If you lose an opportunity, you will lose one opportunity.

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    The day after the national team roster was announced, the national team began to gather in Qingdao. The coaching staff gave the players two days, but on that day everyone arrived at the training location one by one - everyone  They all hope to leave a good impression on the coaching staff. After all, the World Cup still has the highest status in the minds of football players.

    The training location is the Qingdao Sports Center, the main stadium of Qingdao Haixing. This sports center cost more than 200 million yuan and was built in 1999. First, the hardware level is quite good.

    The training content during this period is mainly focused on storing physical fitness and small-scale confrontation games.  The players' physical fitness has been almost exhausted after half a season in the league, especially the players in Europe, who have completed a season of games.  Their physical fitness is in a period of depletion. In this regard, they are not even as good as domestic players. Therefore, how to restore these relatively outstanding overseas players to their physical fitness is a big problem before the coaching staff.

    After Pei Wei¡¯s recommendation, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s number one nutritionist, Frenchman Yourcenar, entered the Chinese national team. His mission is to restore the players¡¯ physical fitness and appear in the best possible condition.

    on the playing field.

    Yourcenar has been in China for seven full years. During this time??He also became very interested in Chinese traditional Chinese medicine. Yunjia Tianyu's medical team itself is a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. There are many outstanding Chinese medicine doctors taking turns in the medical team. Some of these Chinese medicine doctors are good at bruises and injuries, and some are good at injuries.  He is good at Chinese medicine conditioning. It must be said that Yourcenar is indeed a genius nutritionist. After dealing with these experts in health care a lot, he began to try to combine Chinese medicine decoction and massage recovery with what he is good at.  The combination of physical training has achieved quite good results. In the past few years, Yunjia Tianyu's players have never suffered from lack of physical fitness.

    Although it is impossible for the players to return to their best form at the beginning of the season in less than a month - otherwise it will become a myth - there is no such panacea. At most, it can be through systematic training and taking  The traditional Chinese medicine decoction allows the players to gradually recover their physical fitness to a level that is more suitable for the game, and then allows them to recover their physical fitness a little faster after the start of the World Cup - even a little bit, after the World Cup progresses to the later stages.  The effect is also huge - of course, only if the Chinese team can go that far.

    After a week of conditioning, the players' pace on the training ground changed from heavy at the beginning to light now - although it is still far from their peak state, but a competition like the World Cup itself is in the European League  There are very few players who can maintain their best condition, and it is enough to be able to perform at a normal level.

    This is also the reason why the Korean team can go so far in this cup - in order to prepare for the World Cup, the Korean team has been training intensively for half a year. Although this training method is of little benefit in the long run, it does have very good results in the short term.  The effect, coupled with the nourishing effect of Korean ginseng, will lead to the fact that the Korean team completely relied on it to defeat almost all the strong teams in the 2002 World Cup - being able to create historic results was not just because the referee was extremely biased towards them.

    In other words, later comments on the Internet: "Is the Korean team bad? It is indeed bad, so bad that it makes no sense, but they also need to have a certain strength to achieve the semi-finals. If it were the Chinese team at that time? How bad would the referee be?"  If you double the time, you can reach the top 16 at most.¡±

    Now the overall strength of the Chinese team is indeed not bad, with so many stars playing in Serie A, Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga, plus two future world superstars Adriano and Deco and a player who is not inferior in strength to  The world-class star Nie Fei, in terms of overall strength, the Chinese team is definitely the best in Asia, and is not inferior to the second-rate teams in Europe. But for such a team, apart from physical issues,  The tacit understanding is not enough. Although Milu has conducted more than 20 training camps since taking office, the biggest problem of this team is that they have played relatively few official games.

    This is why both Milu and Pei Wei agreed to play four warm-up games. With less than a month of training time, four warm-up games are too much and will also consume the players' physical fitness.  But such a game cannot be ignored. In addition to adapting to the playing style of possible opponents, they also need to adapt to each other.

    ? Such adaptation can only be developed during competition.

    Fortunately, according to Yourcenar's professional opinion, properly arranging games during this period is even good for the players to maintain their condition, because they have played at least half a season. If they don't play games, it will make the players tired.  When the body that has been accustomed to the game is cold, it will not be easy to warm up again. If the players can continue to maintain their condition through the game, then they can continue the feeling of playing in the league in the World Cup.

    Of course, this also has a big disadvantage, that is, it will overdraw the players' already exhausted physical fitness. This is also the reason why many players suffered from "World Cup Syndrome" in the season after the World Cup. They are more exhausted than usual.  He has gained more physical fitness, and the rest time is more than a month less than in the normal season. It is inevitable that he will not perform well in the new season.

    But now I don¡¯t care about so much. After all, the World Cup only comes once every four years. It¡¯s acceptable to sacrifice half or a season. Maybe European clubs don¡¯t want to see this, but this is football.

    After a week of physical recovery training, the national team conducted another three days of technical training, and then they ushered in their first opponent in the warm-up match - players like Luis Figo and Rui Costa.  The superstar's "European Brazilian team" Portugal.

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    You know, we don¡¯t have a sure-to-win goal in today¡¯s game.  "Previously, in the locker room of Qingdao Sports Center, Milu was doing the final mobilization: "Today's game is a very important warm-up. The Portuguese team is called the 'Brazil team in Europe', but in my opinion,  Their offense is not the same as that of the Brazilian team Although they also have world-class offensive players like Figo and Rui Costa, their overall offensive speed is slow and they do not have the quick and fast players like the Brazilian team.  But their offensive ability is slow. Although Pauleta and Runo Gomez are also first-class forwards, their deterrence is obviously not as good as Ronaldo. In today's game, what you need to pay attention to is how to adapt to the world-class technical style of play.  The offensive method, so that when encountering the Brazilian team in the World Cup, they will not be unprepared.  On defense, we must pay attention to regional defense. To deal with teams with excellent skills, we cannot use man-to-man methods. We can only use the numerical advantage. On offense, we must pay attention to the speed in counterattacks. The organization is composed of Deco and  Nie Fei took turns, often passing the ball to Deco during positional battles, and during counterattacks, he immediately passed the ball to Nie Fei's feet Do you understand?  "

    "Understood!" the players replied in unison. Although Milu's words obviously meant "to enhance others' ambition and destroy one's own prestige", as half of the Chinese team players playing in Europe, they clearly understood  The strength of a world-class team is not as arrogant as it has been in history, and there will be no such idiotic person as "Wan Qiaopu is nothing, my goal is Ronaldo".

    Ants may ignore the height gap between themselves and elephants, but horses can clearly sense the distance between themselves and elephants. Only by discovering the gap between themselves and their opponents will they have a chance to catch up.

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    Although this was just a warm-up match, more than 40,000 fans still poured into the Qingdao Sports Center to watch the game, and even CCTV broadcast the game live.  A warm-up match can attract so much attention. In addition to being the first official match of the national team this year, the big difference in the 2000 European Championships is also one of the important factors.

    Before 2000, Chinese fans' broadcast system for Portugal+ was not very developed. In addition to the five major leagues, fans were more concerned about traditional strong teams such as Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, France, England, and the Netherlands.  , but in the 2000 European Championship, the Portuguese team emerged from Mania's group of death and still qualified with an excellent record of winning three games, especially in the game against England.  After the team passed the ball more than 20 times, it was a miracle to break through the gate guarded by Seaman. After qualifying from the group, they easily defeated Turkey, the opponent of the Chinese team in the group stage, with two goals. However, they were defeated by the final champion France in overtime in the semi-finals.  The game was eliminated with a controversial penalty kick - only after this European Championship did Chinese fans really get to know the Portuguese team.

    The Portuguese team did not send all their main players in this game. Real Madrid superstar Figo, who once created the highest player transfer value in 2000, did not play, but this does not mean that the Portuguese team does not take this game seriously. Rui  Costa, Gomez, Cotto and other main players appeared on the court.  It seems that Hiding Figo is just to protect the superstar.

    The Chinese team's lineup is 442, with goalkeeper Jiang Hai, four defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Li Wei and Wu Jiying. Li Gang and Deco are partnered in the midfield, Nie Fei is on the right, and captain Ma Tian is on the left.  The forwards are partnered by Adriano and Hao Dong.

    This lineup can be regarded as the strongest lineup of the Chinese team now. The players in each position can be said to be the best in the top ten games.  It was this lineup that won six consecutive victories, allowing the team to enter the World Cup ahead of schedule. In terms of tacit understanding, the tacit understanding between these eleven players is also quite outstanding.

    After the game starts.  The Chinese team, which took the lead in attacking with the ball, launched a quite threatening attack organized by Deco. Deco dribbled the ball in the middle to attract the attention of two Portuguese players and then passed the ball into the penalty area. Adriano took the ball in the penalty area.  The opponent's defender suddenly moved the ball skillfully horizontally when the opponent's defender was surrounding him. Hao Dong from behind broke out from the crowd to catch the ball and walked into the penalty area to shoot. The quick-thinking Baia flew to save the ball.

    "Nice shot!" Pei Wei, who was sitting next to the coaching bench, exclaimed sincerely. The members of the coaching staff nearby heard it. Yourcenar and the goalkeeper coach didn't react at all, but Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu ignored it at the same time.  Lip curled: I know you like Adriano as a striker, so you wouldn't praise him so exaggeratedly for his performance, right?  So what if he scores a goal?  Just a friendly match.  What's more, the goal hasn't been scored yet.

    Even Milu thinks this ball is beautiful, but he doesn¡¯t praise it like this, but Pei

    It¡¯s not because I like AdrianoPraise him deliberately.  And I think Adriano's performance is worthy of praise.

    You must know that in his previous life, even in the most glorious days when Adriano became the "King" of Inter Milan, his goals were mostly achieved by relying on his super personal ability.  There is not much cooperation between him, and the occasional cooperation is just a flash of inspiration, so when his condition declines, his contribution to the entire team is much less-because he has always been free of distractions.  Outside of the entire team, Pei Wei could clearly observe that Adriano had been paying attention to the movement of his teammates when he caught the ball. The route Dong ran just now was very hidden.  This shows that Adriano already has a strong sense of cooperation with his teammates. You must know that although he has experienced strict European training in Yunjia Tianyu, he has never had such a strong sense of cooperation. This proves that Wenger¡¯s training  Under this, Adriano has changed from a forward who is accustomed to relying on his own ability to score goals to a forward who can make a great contribution to the team even if he does not score!

    It¡¯s impossible to say who is better or worse between these two types of forwards, but at least Adriano can play a great role on the court even if his condition is sluggish. After all, no forward can maintain his high level of condition all the time.

    In half a season at Arsenal, Adriano did not score many goals, scoring eight goals in fifteen appearances. However, Henry, who partnered with him, scored fifteen goals in one breath in the second half of the season.  There were six more goals than in the first half of the season. At the same time, he won the top scorer this season by relying on these 24 league goals. The reason why Henry's goals increased so much in the second half of the season was because  It is inseparable from Adriano's excellent running in the frontcourt and containing the opponent's defense.

    After this change, Adriano may not be as brilliant as he was in Inter Milan and became the world's super forward, but at least his outstanding status will last longer than before.

    This shot alerted Portugal, which was a little dismissive at the beginning. Their head coach Oliveira yelled a few times on the sidelines in anger, causing these Portuguese stars to start to re-examine this opponent.  .

    The performance of this Portuguese team is not stable. Perhaps their outstanding performance in 2000 brought them too many honors. They seemed to have become a strong team in the world overnight. This also made the young people in the team start to look proud. Although  Veterans like Figo and Rui Costa will not be affected by this, but forwards like Nuno Gomez who suddenly become famous seem a bit impetuous.

    At least in Pei Wei's memory, this young center who suddenly emerged in 2000 has not made many achievements since then, and his performance in Florence in the past two years has not been very good, and he has not played in the Portuguese Super League at all.  of majesty.

    Portugal then launched an attack. Rui Costa's beautiful pass in the middle fell to the feet of Gomez in the penalty area. Gomez used his body to carry Li Wei behind him, and then suddenly turned around and shot!

    Li Wei also reacted quickly. When Gomez turned around, he immediately turned around, stretched out his foot to block the opponent's shot, and then General Fan rushed up to clear the ball with his big foot.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? This also made the Chinese fans in the stands even more excited??See, even against the top Portuguese team in Europe, we can still compete!

    However, Portugal's skills are indeed not limited. They quickly penetrated and controlled the midfield through delicate short passes in the midfield. Although they seemed a bit soft defensively and gave the Chinese team many opportunities, they were skillful offensively.  Their cooperation and excellent short passing made it difficult for the Chinese team's midfielder to steal the ball from their feet, and they could only waste their energy in unnecessary running.

    Before the first half ended, the players of the Chinese team began to pant. Firstly, it was because their physical fitness was not at its best, and secondly, in order not to fall behind on the field, almost everyone was running.  To make up for their lack of control ability, their physical energy consumption was almost twice as much as usual!

    However, this kind of running did not bring the draw to the end of the first half. Before the end of the first half, Portugal finally tore apart the Chinese team's defense through an exquisite short pass. Rui Costa's beautiful  After knocking Li Gang to the ground, he passed a very penetrating pass. Concei??o passed the ball from the corner of the penalty area and passed to the back point. Joao Pinto got ahead of Sun Chenghai.  Stab the ball into the gate guarded by Jiang Hai!

    "This is the real technical flow!" Huang Taixian, who was responsible for commentating the game on the sports channel, exclaimed: "Look at the accuracy of their passing! We didn't make any mistakes defensively, but they still ripped apart  Our defense! We need to do more against world-class opponents in the World Cup!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 497 A Clumsy Friendly Match

    In the locker room of the national team, the players could be heard "huffing and puffing" everywhere. They consumed a lot of physical energy, especially the players on the back line. Under Portugal's meticulous and patient long and short passes combined with the back-and-forth passing.  , had to move the defensive formation back and forth, which caused most of their physical energy to be consumed in running back and forth, which directly led to the rapid consumption of physical energy, and even affected the offense-in the Chinese team's offensive link, two  The full-backs' assists account for a large proportion, but after consuming too much physical energy on defense, the full-backs no longer have the energy to devote to the offense. This also leads to insufficient troops in the offense and  It didn't put too much pressure on the opponent's defense.

    Throughout the first half, the Chinese team¡¯s only threatening attack was Hao Dong¡¯s shot after the opening. The passive situation is evident.

    "Now you know, right? Against a technical team, running in thin air can only waste physical energy in vain." Milu told the players that he had already seen this problem in the first half, but he wanted to  Let the players understand this feeling of powerlessness firsthand: "So in the second half, we can't defend passively like this."

    He walked to the tactical layout board: "When defending, Li Gang, Ma Tian and Deco, the three of you must return to defense, and the front of the penalty area must be stable. As for the back and forth between them, let them do it!"  Let them pass the ball, but pay attention to their inward breakthrough! In terms of defensive heading and physical confrontation, we will not be at a disadvantage even against the world's top teams, but our defense on the move is lacking a lot.  So we must try our best to use our advantages and avoid our disadvantages! The two full-backs can shrink back a little and mainly defend the opponent's breakthrough! Nie Fei needs to do more in the counterattack and form with the two forwards.  As a whole, don¡¯t just focus on the individual! When defending the opponent¡¯s counterattack, the forwards must counterattack on the spot, and the defenders must quickly return to defense! Only in this way can we have hope of victory, do you understand?¡±

    "Got it!" The players answered a little louder than before the game started. Their passivity in the first half also made them very annoyed - they were sweeping everything in Asia, but they fell behind after facing Portugal.  Such a big thing, everyone is holding a fire in their heart.

    Pei Wei watched from the side as Milu deployed his tactics and began to recall why he lost to South Korea and the United States in the 2002 World Cup.  The loss to South Korea in the last game of the group may have been accidental, but in the first game of the group, they were beaten by the United States and conceded three goals in a row in the first half. It was not accidental. The main reason was their slow passing and cutting on offense.  Cooperating with the tactics of tearing apart the opponent's defense line did not have the effect. The aging of the defense line caused the opponent's two fast forwards to collapse in one rush. As a result, when the offense could not open up the situation, the opponent's continuous counterattacks tore apart the defense line.  , The speed of the Chinese team's forward line is not slow, but in a friendly match like this, there is no need to use that ugly style of play to fully implement the counterattack.  It seems that Milu still has some tricks up his sleeve in terms of tactics.

    ??In the final analysis, the outcome of such a friendly match is not too important. The main thing is how to adapt the players to the high-intensity playing style in the World Cup. The Chinese team has been too successful in Asia in recent years, and it is more beneficial to lose appropriately.

    After the start of the second half, the Chinese team appeared to be tighter in defense. Portugal's offensive ability was indeed not too strong. Their short passing cooperation was very smooth in the midfield, but once they encountered the Chinese team's tenacious defense in the penalty area, they were not too strong.  Good idea.  The Chinese team's counterattack was also more efficient than in the first half. Slowly, the Chinese team turned the situation around.

    Finally, in the 21st minute of the second half, the Chinese team made a quick counterattack in the midfield but failed to score a goal.  But Deco firmly controlled the ball. After playing two one-on-ones with Nie Fei, Deco beautifully sent the ball to Hao Dong. Hao Dong used his speed to get rid of the Portuguese central defender.  Costa then took a shot, Baia missed the ball, and Adriano shot in front of the goal to equalize the score.

    After the score was tied, the head coaches of both sides began to make frequent substitutions. Portugal's number one star Figo came on, while Milu replaced Nie Fei with Li Fang, and then replaced General Fan with Zhu Guosheng.  The two sides continued to struggle on the court, but they could no longer score goals. In the end, the game ended in a draw at one to one.

    At the post-match press conference.  Milu expressed satisfaction with the game. He also said that the national team was not concentrated for long enough and the players' physical condition was not optimal. He believed that when the World Cup begins, the national team's competition ability will improve again.  .

    Portugal's head coach Oliveira also said that the players' condition has not reached its best after a season. It seems that the problem facing all teams is the same, that is, after an intense season, the players  Their state has reached a low point, and how to adjust the players' state is the top priority.

    Three days later,The Chinese team ushered in the second warm-up match

    The Polish team also came from Europe. In this game, the players of the Chinese team were in a high competitive state. They defeated their opponents two to one and finally won a warm-up match. The goal for the Chinese team was the full-back Wu Ji.  Yinghe midfielder Nie Fei, with a victory, the Chinese team began to fly to South Korea, where they will play two warm-up matches with Sweden and Cameroon, and then start preparing for the first group match on June 4  .

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    In the two domestic warm-up matches, the Chinese team did not perform very well. Although they drew with Portugal, which is considered a strong team in the world, and defeated Poland, the first team to qualify from the European region, they are now very hungry.  Chinese fans generally believe that the national team composed of so many stars playing in Europe can perform better. The current performance of the national team is still far from the fans' expectations.

    Looking at the overwhelming comments from online fans, Pei Wei could only smile bitterly - he has a habit of surfing the Internet, and in his previous life, he was also one of these fans who posted online - but when he sat here  After learning more about various situations, he realized that not everything could be known to the fans.

    For example, the current Chinese team - if the players and coaches of the national team are willing, although it is unlikely to win against Portugal, it is completely possible to play better against the Polish team, but what's the point of doing so?  What¡¯s the meaning?  These warm-up matches are not arranged to win, but to identify problems and adjust the players' condition. If the players' condition improves too quickly before the World Cup, it may be a disaster at the World Cup -  ¨DThe current physical fitness of the players is definitely not comparable to that of their peak years. Although these professional players can adjust themselves and play several games even if their physical fitness is very poor, they must not waste their precious physical fitness in friendly matches.

    For the national team competition, the key is the result, not the process.

    But Pei Wei looked at the lively online discussions and could imagine that the fans' mouths are also not idle in real life. I guess the sports media are also adding fuel to the fire in this situation, right?  However, it is also difficult for the sports media to do this now. Now they have learned not to describe in detail the abilities, characteristics and tactics of the national team players before the competition, let alone openly release such key information that the national team opponents are very interested in.  It's on the front page of the newspaper, but they also have to eat after all. To make fans interested in selling their newspapers and browsing their websites, causing a certain amount of controversy is their best method. Is this a good idea?  No one can tell for sure, but at least it has been of great help to the national team's preparations, and at least it has caused a lot of trouble for opponents in collecting information.

    "At this time, even if the fans complain, they can't care about it. As long as they perform well in the next World Cup, the fans' complaints will disappear immediately.

    But in the next two warm-up games, the fans will still have to suffer a little bit.

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    After coming to South Korea, the Chinese team set up its own training camp in Gwangju. They will play two warm-up matches in Seogwipo and Gwangju respectively on May 23rd and May 26th with Sweden and Cameroon, and then  Waiting for the first group match in Gwangju on June 4th.

    Chinese fans were looking forward to the performance of the Chinese team in the warm-up matches with great hope. Unfortunately, the results of these two games were not satisfactory. They first played a boring game against the Swedish team in Seogwipo - the final score was zero.  Compared to zero, both sides worked hard on defense, but unfortunately neither achieved anything offensively. The total number of shots in the game did not exceed 20, and only six shots were within the goal frame.

    In Gwangju, the Chinese team ushered in the last warm-up match, but they were defeated 3-1 by Cameroon. The opponent's two forwards, Mboma and Eto'o, took turns ravaging the Chinese team's defense. In the first half  The two scored one goal each. Although Hao Dong got a point back in the second half, the opponent's substitute forward Qiaobu took advantage of the Chinese team's heavy pressure before the end and successfully scored the third goal against offside. The Chinese team faced  First loss in four warm-up matches.

    The poor performance of the Chinese team made the fans intolerable, and some radical fans even shouted for Milu to be dismissed from get out of class. Although there were also more stable fans who believed that the victory or defeat in the warm-up match was not a big deal, their voices were soon replaced by Submerged in a huge wave.

    Under this circumstance, the Chinese team ushered in the first game of the upcoming group stage.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 498 Subverting the World Cup

    As someone who has experienced it, if Pei Wei were asked to describe the 2002 World Cup in one sentence, he would say this: "This is a World Cup that went from subverting tradition to returning to tradition."

    The 2002 World Cup has already subverted tradition even before it started - the fourth place in the last World Cup, the Netherlands, failed to qualify for the finals of this World Cup, which was already a subversion, and many strong teams were eliminated in the group stage.  There are quite a few, including last year's champion France and third-place Croatia, two-time World Cup champions Argentina and Uruguay, plus Portugal, one of the semi-finalists of the 2000 European Championship, among the teams that entered the top 16.  Only the four teams that have won the World Cup, Brazil, Germany, England and Italy, are left. However, the subversion continues. Italy stopped in the top 16 and England stopped in the quarterfinals. However, in the final, the World Cup returned to its tradition. Brazil  Germany and Germany, the two teams with the best results in the World Cup, entered the finals, and the team that finally won the championship couldn't be more traditional-the football kingdom Brazil expanded their number of championships to five.

    Of course, except for Pei Wei, no fan now knows that this World Cup will produce too many things that will surprise them.

    "In this case" When Pei Wei watched the World Cup opening ceremony broadcast on the TV screen, he said silently in his heart: "Then let the subversion continue to the end. Since I have entered the national team again this time, then I will not  It will make the history of the Chinese team repeat itself!¡±

    When another already unpredictable Chinese team joins the trend of subverting tradition in the 2002 World Cup, how will history change?

    ??At least before the Chinese team¡¯s game.  Pei Wei didn't see any changes.

    From the very beginning of the opening game of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, it brought a huge surprise to fans all over the world.

    The defending champion France lost Zidane, the best midfielder in the world, in the first game, but this did not arouse the vigilance of French fans. In their view, this national team is the strongest in history.  With the power of being the first team in history to win consecutive World Cup and European Cup championships, the team also has the top scorers in Serie A, Premier League, and French Ligue 1 in Trezeguet, Thierry Henry and Cisse.  There is no reason for French fans to be unoptimistic about the team's prospects.

    But they were given a head start in the first game, led by French coach Bruno Messudi.  The new team in the World Cup, the African team Senegal, played at a very high level. Relying on the goal of Diop, the midfielder who plays for the French Ligue 1 team Lens, in the 19th minute, they beat the French team 1-0 and broke out of this World Cup.  The first upset since the beginning!

    On June 1, the Danish team relied on Thomasson's two goals to defeat Uruguay 2-1, passing the first round of Group A.  Two former world champions ranked third and fourth.

    On June 2nd, the two games in Group B went smoothly. South Africa tenaciously relied on Fortune's goal in the 90th minute to draw Paraguay 2-1 after being two goals behind, while Spain drew 3-3.  Easily defeated Slovenia with a score of 1 and ranked first in the group.

    On June 3, Turkey also gave the world a surprise. They relied on their tenacious defense to make the Brazilian team with "3r" and "double cards" unable to do anything in the entire first half, and at the same time relied on a sharp counterattack before the end of the first half.  Hassan Sass, the bald forward who plays for Galatasaray, struck with lightning to lead the Brazilian team 1-0!

    Turkey is not very lucky. If they face the Brazilian team that did not win the cup, then they are likely to create a miracle - although only five minutes into the second half, former World Footballer Ronaldo used a beautiful kick  The volley equalized the score, but the Turks were not discouraged.  Still continuing to struggle with the powerful Brazilian team on the court, they kept the tie until the 87th minute. If it weren't for Rivaldo's lightning strike, they could even take away a point from the Football Kingdom!

    Although they lost the game, Turkey's performance still amazed everyone, and all fans began to take this team seriously. For a while, Turkey became the biggest favorite to qualify in Group C besides Brazil.

    On June 4th, it was finally the Chinese team¡¯s turn to play.

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    The match between the Chinese team and Costa Rica was scheduled for 2:30 noon - this time period is not very good.  But there was no way anyone in the Chinese team could have any objections.  All the time has been arranged long ago, and there will be a match in Group D tonight.  The participating team is the host South Korea team. In order to ensure domestic ratings, the host country's game time is often the most suitable place for the game.

    But the Chinese team doesn¡¯t care too much about this - the game is only in the smallest quarters, and the key is how high they can perform.

    ¡°I think everyone should have watched yesterday¡¯s game. From yesterday¡¯s game IIt can be seen that our group is really strong. Needless to say, the strength of the Brazilian team should not be underestimated!  There are no weak teams in Europe. If we want to qualify from the group, then our biggest opponent will be the Turkish team!  Of course, before that, the first thing we have to do is win Costa Rica. If we cannot win this game, then we will most likely be eliminated before we meet Turkey Are you willing to do this?  "Milu said, waving his fist.

    "Of course not!" the players roared in unison. The four warm-up matches before the start of the World Cup not only made the fans extremely dissatisfied, but also made them feel choked. Now they urgently need to find a place to vent their anger -  Of course, the opponent in front of us, Costa Rica, is the best target to vent to!

    "I think after these few warm-up games, you should be very familiar with the tactics we are about to use. Let me emphasize again, defensively, all defenders must stay focused until the last minute! In a game like the World Cup  Sometimes goals will appear when you think they are least likely. You have to tighten your nerves at all times. If you relax, you may not have a chance to score again. On offense, positional offense concentrates the ball!  At Deco¡¯s feet, the counterattack focuses on Nie Fei¡¯s feet. The defenders on both sides take turns to provide assists, leaving at least three defenders in the backcourt! Do you understand that in the World Cup, defense determines everything!¡±

    Milu has always emphasized the players' concentration on the court. In fact, this is also the result of Pei Wei's constant reminders. Pei Wei still remembers the game against Costa Rica. The Chinese team is here.  No mistakes were made in each game. In fact, when the two goals were lost, there were at least four players in the penalty area defending, and the opponent's offensive players only had two or three. Even though they had the numerical advantage, they were still defeated by the opponent.  Having two opportunities to easily face the goalkeeper only shows that the players have relaxed their concentration on the court. Costa Rica is not particularly strong, but it is better than the Chinese team in seizing opportunities and focusing on defense.  , it was this trick that directly led to the two goals conceded by the national team!

    Pei Wei believes that as long as the players remain focused, it will be impossible for Costa Rica to defeat the Chinese team so easily!

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    The Gwangju World Cup Stadium, which can accommodate 44,000 fans, is packed with seats. As China's close neighbor, the World Cup held in Japan and South Korea has greatly facilitated Chinese fans to come to South Korea to support the national team. Among the more than 40,000 people in the stadium, except for 10,000  In addition to many local Korean fans and nearly 10,000 Costa Rican fans, the remaining 20,000 seats were all occupied by Chinese fans. China's five-star red flag was flying in half of the stadium, and cheers came and went.

    Although they were very dissatisfied with the performance of the Chinese team in the warm-up match, when the game started, all the Chinese fans who came to South Korea still dropped everything and started to support the national team with the greatest enthusiasm. This is the fans. You can say they are radical.  , it can be said that they are impatient, and you can even complain that their curiosity is too strong and affects the preparations of the national team - but without their support, without their fanatical performance, no national team would have such a strong performance.  Without too much support, football would not have the glory of becoming the world's number one sport!

    Chinese fans who come to South Korea basically come to South Korea in groups based on regions. With the development of domestic leagues, Chinese fan groups have also developed extremely rapidly. Basically, any city with a professional team will have a considerable number of fans.  The large-scale fan group provides sufficient help for fans to go abroad to support the national team. At the same time, the cost of group going abroad is less than that of individuals. This is also quite beneficial to Chinese fans whose average income level is not too high.

    The benefit of being organized is not only the reduction of costs. For example, before this game, several large domestic fan groups contacted Chinese student fans in South Korea and purchased a considerable number of tickets through joint financing. This made the big fans  Some fans were able to cheer on the spot, and at the same time, these fans basically sat together, which created a spectacular scene with Chinese flags flying in half of the stadium's stands!

    "It seems that the development of the Chinese League has not only improved the level of the national team, but also improved the level of our fans a lot!"

    Looking at the national flags flying all over the sky, Pei Wei couldn't help but sigh and said, in his previous life, although Chinese fans always said proudly: "Although the level of our Chinese football has never been improved, the level of Chinese fans is world-class."  !" But in Pei Wei's opinion, this sentence is not entirely correct.

    Although China also has fans who are as passionate about football as any other country, it is basically an individual behavior and does not form a collective behavior!  For example, there were several fans who were famous throughout the country at that time. They were all famous for their personalities.Famous for their performance, there is no strong collective behind them!  In the stands, we can often see so-called fans with the banner "xxxx company supports the Chinese team" - Pei Wei has always believed that these fans are not here to cheer, but to advertise - like this  Can the fan base be said to be world-class?

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 499 Opening the Record

    Don't compare it with fans from other football powers. Even our close neighbor South Korea has used a uniform rhythm and never-ending shouting to suppress the numerically superior Chinese fans many times when they were at an absolute disadvantage!

    "China has world-class individual fans, but no first-class fan organizations." This sentence is the true portrayal of Chinese fans in the past life, and now, a considerable number of first-class fan organizations have appeared in China!

    Under the negotiation of several large domestic fan groups, the fans who came to cheer for the Chinese team adopted a coordinated approach of uniformly dressing up and purchasing tickets by themselves, striving to ensure that the stands occupied by fans from China are connected together.  Come to support the national team, and after several competitions, the cooperation between the various fan groups has become very tacit, resulting in the current spectacular scene.

    "With such encouragement, what reason do we have for not performing well!" Pei Wei waved his fist and shouted to the equally enthusiastic Chinese players on the field: "Come on! Win this game, and then let's go  Face Brazil!¡±

    "Roar!" The Chinese players roared in unison!

    "CCTV, CCTV, dear viewers, what we are broadcasting today is a match in Group C of the 2002 World Cup. The two teams are the Chinese team and the Costa Rica team! We have already got the Chinese team's lineup. The goalkeeper is Jiang Hai  , the four defenders from right to left are Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Li Wei and Wu Jiying. The midfielder is Nie Fei on the right, the captain Ma Tian is on the left, Li Gang and Deco are partnered in the middle, and Hao Dong is in the forward line.  Partnering with Adriano, this lineup is the same as the previous warm-up matches. In the four warm-up matches before the start of the World Cup, the Chinese team's results were one win, two draws and one loss.  He was very satisfied with the result, and he did not make any adjustments to the lineup Well, now the referee blew the whistle to start the game, and the Chinese team launched the attack first! "

    The Chinese team won the kick-off right and quickly passed the ball to Nie Fei. After Nie Fei took the ball a few steps forward, he saw two Costa Rican defenders rushing towards him. Instead of forcing a breakthrough, Nie Fei  Passed the ball to Deco who came in behind.

    Deco controlled the ball on the spot, observed the situation on the court, and then turned around.  The ball was passed to the feet of Sun Chenghai who came in from the right.

    Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball through the center circle, and soon Costa Rica's left back Martinez, who plays for Brescia in Serie A, came up to him.

    Sun Chenghai made a feint, pretending to break through to the baseline, and then suddenly knocked the ball to the middle and made a cross!

    Martinez was shaken off, and thunderous cheers immediately erupted over the Gwangju World Cup Stadium.

    Sun Chenghai broke through the opponent and continued to dribble the ball forward.  A Costa Rican defensive midfielder immediately came forward, but Sun Chenghai made another beautiful emergency stop and turned around to get rid of the second defender again!

    "Sun Chenghai is in excellent condition!" Milu raised his eyebrows and said in surprise.

    Although there are many outstanding players in the national team, in Milu's mind, Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Deco and Adriano, the four players who performed best in Europe last season, are his most powerful players.  Weapons, these four people can play well, and the performance of the Chinese team can be guaranteed. Now we see that Sun Chenghai showed such an outstanding state from the beginning.  How could you not make him happy?

    Pei Wei, who was next to him, frowned - of course not because he had any objections to Sun Chenghai, the two extraordinary men, but because he knew clearly that in this game in history, Sun Chenghai also showed considerable performance from the very beginning.  Excellent condition.  But then he was injured by the opponent and ended up playing!  Of course, this is because the opponent is targeting him as the number one star, but more importantly, he is too eager to express himself!

    I have already reminded Sun Chenghai before the game, hoping to change his injury history.

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    On the field, Sun Chenghai, who got rid of two defenders in a row, did not continue to dribble forward. Instead, he pushed the ball with the arch of his foot and pushed it to the feet of Nie Fei who was pulling to the wing

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    ? .:.Da Rica¡¯s goalkeeper and the defense line flew between them, and Hao Dong quickly stepped in from behind.  Volley to meet the ball!

    "Oh" There was a sigh in the stands, and then the Chinese fans burst into applause. Dong's shot missed slightly.  The ball hit the side net hard, shocking Costa Rica goalkeeper Ronis into a cold sweat.

    Dong shook his head regretfully, and then extended his thumb to Nie Fei. Nie Fei smiled, then turned around and ran back.

    Three minutes later, the Chinese team made a comeback

    Ke¡¯s pass from the center accurately landed at the feet of Sun Chenghai on the right. Sun broke Martinez¡¯s defense, and then unexpectedly did not make the pass.The ball was distributed to the feet of Lu Fei in the middle. Nie Fei sent a beautiful through ball. Adriano received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, leaned on the defender, turned around forcefully, and shot with his left foot!

    Ronis saved the ball dangerously, and the defender immediately stepped up to make a clearance.

    Adriano glared at the defender who was defending him. It was this guy who had just hidden his clothes and pulled his clothes, so that the shot missed the right spot. Otherwise, the goalkeeper would not have been able to catch the shot.

    "Wright! It doesn't matter, we continue to attack!" Sun Chenghai shouted at him: "They can't always be so lucky!"

    Adriano smiled honestly at Sun Chenghai. He received a lot of help from Sun Chenghai when he arrived at Arsenal, and Sun Chenghai's cheerful personality also affected him to a certain extent. The relationship between the two is very deep.

    "The situation is good." Tang Pengju said with a smile off the court: "Costa Rica's defense is not very good either. As long as we continue to attack like this, sooner or later we will score."

    "Don't underestimate them, their offense is still very distinctive." Milutin said without looking back: "Although Wanchope has been playing in League One, his strength is quite outstanding and his technical characteristics are very comprehensive.  , Our defense still needs to be careful.¡±

    As soon as the words were spoken, Costa Rica organized a very threatening attack. A big kick from the backcourt went directly to the front of the Chinese team's penalty area. Wanchopu jumped high to fly the header, and Gomez grabbed it in front of Li Gang and kicked it directly.  The long-range shot was of high quality. Jiang Hai made a side dive and saved the ball from the bottom line. It was a corner kick for Costa Rica.

    "What are the defenders doing!" Before Milu could shout, Pei Wei had already rushed out from the coaching bench: "I told you to concentrate, have you forgotten? Such an attack can also result in a shot. What are you doing?  !¡±

    After shouting, Pei Wei ran back to the coaching bench before the fourth official came to intervene, and then stuck out his tongue at Milu.

    Milu watched the fourth official frowning and walking away. Of course he knew in his heart that Pei Wei was doing this to protect himself as the head coach - it didn't matter that he was sent off. The head coach being warned might leave a bad impression in the referee's mind.  Good impression.

    After being yelled at by Pei Wei - there were six players on the field who had been Pei Wei's subordinates, and of course they would not have any emotions towards his roar - the Chinese team players began to be wary of Costa Rica's attack.  Li Wei jumped high in the penalty area and headed the ball out.

    Deco picked up the ball at the edge of the penalty area and saw that Nie Fei had already started running along the right. He immediately raised his foot and made a 20-meter long pass, accurately delivering the ball to Nie Fei's feet!

    Quick breakthroughs in counterattacks have always been Nie Fei's specialty. Whether in the center or on the right, his breakthroughs are very famous even in the entire Serie A. Nie Fei almost got rid of the rush the moment he caught the ball.  The opposing defender then moved the ball forward and accelerated into Costa Rica's half!

    There is no defender in front of him, but on his side, the three defenders left behind by Costa Rica have quickly run back, and one of them is running fiercely along with his forward path, cutting off his inward path.  

    :. After rushing to a place level with the penalty area line, he suddenly made an emergency stop, and then passed the ball horizontally to the front of the penalty area!

    Adriano, who came in from the back row, caught up with the ball, then turned his left foot before the opponent's defender came up to attack, and shot the ball hard!

    It is difficult to grasp the angle of such a shot while running, and Adriano is not very sure that he can hit the shot within the goal frame, but a quick counterattack like this requires speed, whether it is Nie.  Neither Fei nor Adriano want to delay until the opponent's defender returns to defense!

    Adriano perfectly controlled the direction of his shot, and the ball suddenly flew out from his feet and flew straight to the lower left corner of the goal!

    Although some of the attention was attracted by Nie Fei's breakthrough, Ronis still reacted quickly, fell to the ground and reached out to quickly swipe the ball!

    Seeing that his outstretched hand was about to touch the ball, the ball suddenly bounced on the lawn after flying into the small penalty area, then jumped up, skipped Ronis's hand, and quickly fell into the goal!

    While the net was shaking violently, huge cheers rang out over the Gwangju World Cup Stadium!

 Volume 9, 2002 Chapter 500: Know yourself and know the enemy

    Chapter 500: Know yourself and the enemy

    "Nie Fei breaks through crosses the ball! Adriano follows up behind him and shoots! Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful long shot! The ball goes in! The 20-year-old youngster Adriano kicks in the front of the penalty area  A powerful long-range shot, the ball bounced off the lawn into the lower left corner of the goal! The Chinese team opened the scoring! "Seeing the ball flying into the goal of Costa Rica, Huang Taixian, an experienced ace commentator, was stunned.  After a moment - he didn't expect that the national team's first goal in this World Cup would come so quickly. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and shouted out the long string of words above: "In the World Cup  In the first game of the group stage, the Chinese team swept away their lackluster performance in the warm-up match and played extremely proactively! They created two very threatening shots in just five minutes after the game started. Finally, in the tenth minute,  The third shot resulted in a goal! This was a beautiful counterattack. It started from Deco taking the ball and switching from defense to attack. It only took two passes to complete the goal. The entire scoring process took less than a minute.  ! This is a perfect counterattack!"

    After scoring the goal, Adriano raised his right fist and gave a false strike in the air. Then he ran towards Nie Fei. The two put their arms on each other's shoulders and yelled at the other players who rushed towards them.  stand up.

    Hao Dong, who was the first to run, jumped on the two of them, and then other players also rushed over and hugged them.

    The substitute players and coaches also applauded and cheered, not to mention the fans in the stands. Now the entire stadium was filled with Chinese - at this moment, the Chinese turned this stadium into Chinese territory.  !

    "Bang!" Some fans set off firecrackers in the stands. God knows how they brought these contrabands into the stadium through strict security checks.

    "Okay, with the ball in hand, this game is easy to play!" Pei Wei clapped his hands twice hard, in this game in history.  In the first half, the Chinese team even had a slight advantage, but they did not score a goal due to their poor ability to seize opportunities. In the second half, Costa Rica's two goals were just to seize the mistakes of the Chinese team's defense.  Now that a goal has been scored in advance, it will be difficult for the opponent to reverse the situation!

    Sure enough, in the next game, the Chinese team still occupied the advantage on the scene. The one-goal lead gave them more confidence to waste time to weaken the opponent's morale.  At the same time, he constantly tortures his opponent's nerves with rapid counterattacks.

    What is different from history is that the Chinese team is very familiar with Costa Rica, but Costa Rica is very unfamiliar with the Chinese team!

    After all, the last time the Chinese national team played a real bayonet game was in the top ten last year. The lack of official games in the past year has made the Chinese national team a mysterious team in the eyes of the outside world, unlike in history.  In this World Cup, we knew almost nothing about our opponent, but the opponent knew us extremely well. In the first game, we injured Sun Chenghai, the number one star in the team who was in the best condition at the time.  Directly led to the team's defeat.

    This time, it¡¯s our turn to know ourselves and our enemies.

    Pei Wei gritted his teeth and was furious. Since the national team had not played in the top ten games, he, who was familiar with history, had been using Yunjia Tianyu's scouting network to collect information on the three opponents in the group stage: Costa Rica, Turkey and Brazil. In the World Cup  Five days after the draw ceremony, he handed over the detailed information to the Chinese Football Association.  This information was then handed over to the national team coaching staff through the Chinese Football Association. At that time, Milu was quite surprised by the efficiency of the Football Association.

    For Costa Rica, the Chinese team is already very familiar with it, and Pei Wei let the opponent information collected by Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s scouts play a big role.  During that training period, Milu continued to conduct detailed training based on the characteristics of Costa Rica. The Chinese players were no strangers to this opponent!

    Know yourself and the enemy, and be stronger than your opponent in terms of strength. If you can't win such a game, then Milu doesn't have to be the head coach anymore.

    On the field, the Chinese team launched another attack, with Ma Tian dribbling the ball from the left.  Big Foot moved the ball to the right. Nie Fei used his feet to remove the ball lightly while running. He took a step laterally and suddenly handed the ball to Sun Chenghai who came in from the right.

    Since the beginning of the game, the four core players that Milu values ??most, Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Adriano and Deco, have performed very well. Sun Chenghai's performance in particular has been even more eye-catching, with Li Gang behind him to fill in at any time.  Under the circumstances, he provided assists very frequently, and also caused considerable trouble to the opponent's defense, which fully demonstrated his ability to firmly hold the position of Arsenal's main right back in the past few seasons.

    It is not that Costa Rica has not studied the characteristics of the Chinese team.  The main frontcourt players of the Chinese teamThey are also familiar with the characteristics of attacking players.  In addition to that counterattack, the performance of Nie Fei, Deco Adriano and others was also very good.  However, there were not many offensive opportunities sooner or later. So far, most of the Chinese team's threatening attacks were initiated by Sun Chenghai from the right.

    Seeing Sun Chenghai dribbling the ball along the right wing, Costa Rica's left-back Martinez stepped forward to meet him. In the previous confrontation, he was completely at a disadvantage and was ravaged by Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei in turn, but his responsibility lies  , he can't escape, can he?

    With a light shake, Sun Chenghai moved the ball back and forth a few times, which induced Martinez's legs to spread wide. Sun Chenghai quickly stretched out his feet to poke the ball between Martinez's legs, and then accelerated with a step, from  Martinez rushes past!

    The ball was passed!  Martinez was escaped by Sun Chenghai for the third time!

    As soon as he got rid of Martinez, Costa Rica's central defender Castro pounced on him fiercely. During this period, the Chinese team's offense was basically completed through the cooperation of Sun Chenghai and Nie Fei on the right. Costa Rica's defenders again  If you are not a fool, you will naturally notice this.

    Seeing Castro charging at him with great force, Sun Chenghai was not afraid - he had seen such scenes many times in the Premier League. You must know that the defenders in the Premier League are famous for their fierceness. With Sun Chenghai's thin body, he could  Occupying a position in a championship team naturally has its own uniqueness.

    Quickly moving the ball to the outside, he avoided Castro's defensive range. Then Sun Chenghai immediately increased his speed to another level, rushed past Castro, and then chased the ball and was ready.  Cross from kick to foot!

    At this moment, a warning sign suddenly arose in Sun Chenghai's heart. He quickly glanced behind him with the corner of his eye, just in time to see Castro falling to the ground and flying towards him!

    In this flash of lightning, what Pei Wei said to him before the start of the game suddenly flashed through Sun Chenghai's mind: "Be careful of their fouls!"

    But he didn't have time to think about it anymore. His body that had been trained for a long time reacted instinctively - he stepped on the ball with the foot he was about to cross, and then quickly pulled the ball back, dodging it without even a second.  Castro's tackle!

    "What a danger!" Pei Wei, who was watching this scene helplessly on the court, almost shouted. With his eyes, he could certainly see that Castro's tackle just now was obviously aimed at someone, and Sun Chenghai  He was raising his foot to prepare to pass the ball, and all the strength of his body was pressed on the supporting leg. It would be strange if he didn't get injured after being hit like this.

    But as long as Sun Chenghai is prepared, such a tackle may not be able to hurt him.

    Although he escaped the opponent's devastating tackle, Sun Chenghai still broke out in a cold sweat - he clearly knew what would happen to him now if he hadn't been more careful - he didn't dare to take it any longer.  , just in time to turn around and see Nie Fei inserting into the penalty area, Sun Chenghai immediately raised his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    A pass was passed from near the baseline to a little behind the penalty area line. In a hurry, the quality of Sun Chenghai's pass was not very high. The ball rolled right between Nie Fei, who had inserted into the penalty area, and Hualai, another central defender from Costa Rica.  Between the players, and looking at the distance, Wallace seems to have a greater chance of hitting the ball first.

    The two rushed to the ball at the same time, and Wallace got there first. Just as he was about to kick the ball away, Nie Fei suddenly took a big step forward, and pulled the ball back with one foot.  Shi's kick missed, and then Nie Fei flicked the ball aside again, got out of a gap, and immediately shot hard with his right foot!

    The ball flew over from Wallace's side and quickly flew to the near corner of the goal!

    Ronis' sight was blocked by Wallace, and he was already a step too late when he reacted. What's more, Nie Fei's shot was the goalkeeper's most troublesome shot!

    The ball quickly hit the inside of the near post and then bounced into the goal!

    Two to zero!  Only thirty minutes into the game, the Chinese team took a two-goal lead. This was a fantastic start!

    "Nie Fei's beautiful shot after the breakthrough helped the Chinese team extend the lead to two goals! A perfect start!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly. His only regret now is that he is the only one to commentate on today's game.  To complete, if Guo Jingwen is here now, maybe the atmosphere will be more enthusiastic: "Unlike the sluggish performance in the warm-up match, the Chinese team showed excellent form in the first game of the group stage! I think  Now no one will doubt Milutin's coaching ability. The mediocre performance in the warm-up match is just to adjust the state for the World Cup! I think anyone with a discerning eye can see which is more important, the friendly match or the World Cup group stage.  It¡¯s a wise choice!¡±

    &nbsp; On the field, after celebrating, Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai walked towards their own half. Nie Fei asked in a low voice: "Chenghai, I saw their moves were very big just now What do you want in the next game?"  Be careful."

    "I will pay attention." Sun Chenghai nodded: "You should also be careful, you are a thorn in their side now!"

    The two looked at each other, and then laughed at the same time - compared with those fierce and strong defenders in the Premier League and Serie A, Costa Rica's defenders are really not good enough!

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    After taking the lead, the Chinese team controlled the game with the cheers of the fans and started to control the ball. Costa Rica's number one star Wan Qiaopu did not fail under the personal marking of Li Wei, who also lacked speed, body and confrontation ability.  What opportunities can he get? Li Wei, who has been training in the Premier League for several years, is already a typical British central defender - not afraid of fighting, brave and decisive, although he is a little irritable, but he also relies on speed and confrontation to deal with Wanchope.  There is no big problem for forwards who are capable of playing.

    In the rest of the first half, both sides created several shots each, but they failed to pose much threat to the opponent's goal. As the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, the Chinese team successfully  The two-goal lead was maintained until the end.

    The Chinese fans sent the Chinese team players back to the locker room with the warmest cheers. The players also smiled and applauded in the stands as they walked to the players' tunnel - the warm atmosphere on the Chinese team's side was just right.  It is in sharp contrast to the serious-looking Costa Rican players.

    After entering the locker room, the players of the Chinese team still maintained a good mood, talking and laughing while doing their own things. Milu did not stop them from this seemingly casual approach, but smiled.  Looking on from the sidelines, after such an outstanding performance in the first half, they were entitled to such a short period of relaxation. Milu still understood the principle of relaxation.

    When the chatter and laughter gradually subsided and the players had almost put on clean jerseys and tidied up their sneakers, Milu then spoke: "I played very well in the first half, really."

    Having said this, Milu couldn't help but smile: "You completely followed the tactics prescribed before the game and achieved good results leading by two goals. This laid a solid foundation for our game in the second half.  ." He turned to the tactical layout: "After the second half begins, we will slow down the pace, control the ball more in the backcourt, and lure the opponent to press forward. Then we will speed up the counterattack. In the second half, we will definitely be able to gain a lot of points!  There are few counterattack opportunities, and all that remains is to see how many we can seize Remember one sentence, we don't need to forcefully strengthen our offense in order to win the goal difference. The most important thing is to get three points. Do you understand?  "

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.  Although the answers were not as impressive as before the game started, they were still consistent.

    "There is one more thing that everyone should pay attention to." Pei Wei added next to him: "Their movements may become larger. Everyone should pay attention to protecting themselves on the court Sun Chenghai almost got a kick from them in the first half.  , If he hadn¡¯t discovered it quickly, you probably would have had a chance to appear, Comrade Xu.¡±

    There was a burst of laughter, and the players began to joke about the substitute right back Xu Yunlong, but Xu Yunlong curled his lips: "Damn. If this is really the case, I will be the first to go up and slap that girl!"

    "Then we have no right back." Pei Wei shrugged: "You all must pay attention to learning to be calm on the court and not to be angered by the opponent's provocation, because this is exactly what the opponent wants to see  It's a good thing to be bloody, but you can't use it in inappropriate places. Otherwise, you will suffer unnecessary losses even though the other party is in the wrong. Is this worth it? "

    "Pei is right." Milu nodded: "In today's game, our first goal is to get three points, and the second is to try not to eat cards and affect the subsequent games. The third is not to show up.  Players are injured so we can slow down the pace in the second half. After all, it's not us who are anxious now Okay, let's start the rest now, the second half of the game is about to start! "

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    After the start of the second half.  Costa Rica indeed launched a fierce attack - just like the Chinese team, they were not too sure about whether they could defeat Brazil. They also set their sights on qualifying for second place in the group, and defeating the Chinese team was their first step.  The first condition to achieve this step is that now facing a two-goal deficit, of course they have no choice but to launch an onslaught!

    Midfielder Fonseca dribbled the ball along the middle. Before Li Gang came up to defend, he distributed the ball to the wing. The full-back who assisted Li Gang directly passed the ball into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle. Li Wei followed Wan Qiao.  Pu jumped up, but who knew that Wan Qiaopu was just a cover.  The ball flew directly to the back point, and another striker Gomez got in front of General Fan and hit the goal!

    Jiang Hai showed off the advantages of his height and long arms, and saved the shot with a beautiful side dive with one palm.  Sun Chenghai immediately came up and kicked the ball away.

    Adriano, who returned to the center circle, jumped high and passed the ball to Nie Fei behind him. Seeing that there was no chance to counterattack, Nie Fei controlled the ball in a circle and then passed the ball back behind him.  Deco, the Chinese team played in controlball.

    There are two technical players in the midfield, Deco and Nie Fei.

    Players are here, and holding the ball back and forth is not a transfer station for the current Chinese team. The ball is constantly passed back and forth under the feet of the Chinese team players, from left to right, and then from right to left again - Chinese team  They are extremely patient in passing the ball. Of course, they now have the qualifications to be patient.

    After nearly three minutes of passing back and forth, Wu Jiying, who provided the assist, barely made a pass under the pressure of two opposing defenders. Hao Dong ended the attack with a header in front of the goal. Then the Chinese team players immediately rushed towards the goal like a tide.  He retreated in his own half and started a new round of defense.

    The Chinese team generally puts in seven defensive players when defending. In addition to the four defenders, Deco and Ma Tian have returned to the midfielder position to help defend. Both of them are defensive players with both offense and defense.  Both one-on-one defense and regional defense are done quite well. In such a defensive situation with a numerical advantage, it is difficult for Costa Rica to score goals with its offensive ability.

    In fact, in the history of this World Cup, Costa Rica's offensive ability was not particularly outstanding. Although they scored five goals in three games, the two goals against the Chinese team were both due to the Chinese team's own mistakes.  The defense showed a lack of concentration. Against Turkey, they pressed hard at all costs before equalizing at the last moment. Although Brazil scored two goals, it was only after Brazil qualified early and won a big score.  They only took the opportunity to score two goals when they were leading. In fact, their offensive ability was really not that good.

    After the Chinese team consciously increased the time of each attack, Costa Rica also had fewer offensive opportunities. As time went by, Costa Rica's offense became more and more impatient. It often used high balls from both sides to directly find Wanchope in the penalty area.  Point, such a simple offensive method will naturally not cause any trouble to the Chinese team. Under the defense of two central defenders with speed and jumping ability, it is difficult for a high ball of this level to pose a threat to the Chinese team's goal, not to mention that there are still many people in front of the goal.  There is a river with a height of 1.98 meters.

    You know, after the Dutch team missed the World Cup, and after Van der Sar, who was also 1.98 meters tall, failed to appear in the World Cup, Jiang Hai became the tallest player in this World Cup - the second tallest was the Italian substitute.  Goalkeeper Toldo, he is only one centimeter shorter than Jiang Hai.

    Of course, this is also due to the failure of the Czech Republic in Europe to appear in this World Cup. Otherwise, just one Jankoler would be able to suppress everyone in terms of height.

    When there is such a person in the penalty area who can control the sky, Costa Rica will have a hard time playing high balls. They do not have an advantage in fighting for headers. Even if they occasionally occupy a good position, Jiang Hai will attack them accurately.  The top of the head picks the ball off in advance.

    Seeing that the situation could not be opened up, Costa Rica's head coach Guimar?es began to make substitutions. He first replaced the next midfielder, and then replaced a defender with forward Sun Xing. The formation became three-four-three and began to strengthen the attack.

    "Haha, Alexander, the timing of this substitution is quite good." Milu glanced towards the Costa Rica coaching bench, with a smile in his eyes - Alexander Guimar?es, who was born in Brazil, is the history of Costa Rica.  One of the best players in the world, he represented the Costa Rica national team in all four games of the 1990 World Cup. It was Milutinovic, the current head coach of the Chinese team, who led Costa Rica in the cup.

    During that period, Guimar?es received quite a lot of guidance from Milu, which played a big role in his coaching career after hanging up his boots in 1992. Although he had not worked with Milu as a coach, he was  For him, Milu can be regarded as a good mentor and helpful friend in his coaching career.

    "Your coaching level is now very strong. It's just a pity that as a coach, it's not enough to have keen judgment. You also need to have a strong team and an understanding of the opponent It's a pity that here  I have the advantage on both points," Milu thought in his mind, then reached out and called Zhu Guosheng over.

    "Now you go to warm up and come on in five minutes." Milu said to Zhu Guosheng: "After you come on the field, you have only one task, and that is to fight for the header! When the opponent passes from both sides, you have to be there immediately.  Click below, do you understand?¡±

    "Understood!" Zhu Guosheng replied excitedly, then took off his jacket and started running to warm up - this is about to be his first time playing in the World Cup!

    Five minutes later, Zhu Guosheng appeared near the midline of the court. He replaced Hao Dong, who was starting to be unable to run. The Chinese team's formation changed to 541. It was obvious that Milu was ready to start defending.

    "Haha, Alexander, I have another advantage, and it is a real advantage! That is two goals.?Leading!  Do you think you still have a chance to win?  "

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 502 There is no belly in the World Cup

    Lu is very confident in his substitutions. Although only one Ah is left in the frontcourt, this Brazilian young man is a forward with strong individual combat ability. As long as the ball is at his feet, there are not two or three players on the opponent's side.  If he can't grab it, with him at the front as a beacon, the Chinese team's counterattack will be more targeted, not to mention that there is Nie Fei behind him. With these two people around, there is no need to worry about the quality of the counterattack.

    And Milu could also see that Guimar?es replaced three forwards just to strengthen their offense, but when there was not much time, they could only choose to play with long passes and lobs. Although Li Wei and General Fan had the header ability  Neither is weak, but it is inevitable that there will be omissions under the high-intensity impact that can be expected. Although Zhu Guosheng is not as good as the two of them in terms of speed and turning, his height advantage and header ability can make up for this, and in shrinking defense  Even more so under the circumstances - with the defense line shrinking, Costa Rica's most threatening person is Wan Qiaopu, who is 1.93 meters tall. He is ten centimeters taller than General Fan and Li Wei. Here,  In this head-to-head situation, Zhu Guosheng's height is very important.

    What's more, after Yunjia Tianyu has played as a deep-lying central defender for so many years, Zhu Guosheng is no longer the irritable central defender. In this regard, he even has an advantage over the two main central defenders. General Fan's fiery temper has never been  What a big change, and Li Wei is now a typical British central defender. With Zhu Guosheng, he can bring stability to the back line, which is exactly what the Chinese team needs now.

    Sure enough, Zhu Guosheng seemed very excited as soon as he came on the court, and he won the first place several times in a row, even though Wan Qiaopu was six centimeters taller than him, and his jumping ability was equally good.  But after having fought against Li Wei for most of the game, there was really nothing that could be done against this fierce new force, let alone the other two forwards whose height and jumping were not as good as Wanchop's.

    When the Costa Rica team passed the ball from the wing, Zhu Guosheng jumped up high again and pushed the ball far away. Then when he landed, he collided with Wan Qiaopu.

    Wanqiaopu pushed Zhu Guosheng away from him in angrily. He did not expect that each of the Chinese team's central defenders was stronger than the other. The one who was staring at him in front was still confronting him, and the newly replaced guy  Not only is his heading ability excellent, but he also has a lot of small moves - which doesn't match his silly face at all.

    Zhu Guosheng didn't pay attention to Wan Qiaopu's unfriendly action.  Anyway, the big black man has already suffered a lot in the confrontation, so it is appropriate to let him regain some ground in a place like this. Otherwise, if he really makes the other party angry, he will not be of much benefit.

    Zhu Guosheng, who basically learned from Materazzi¡¯s little moves on the field, is very practical in his moves on the field. He doesn¡¯t care about his image, as long as it is beneficial, he will laugh. Among the Chinese central defenders who are a bit rigid in their thinking.  Zhu Guo's chances of winning are an outlier.

    Just now, Zhu Guosheng hit the ball very far and landed right in front of Nie Fei. Nie Fei rushed forward and controlled the ball before the opponent's defender. Then he turned around and blocked the opponent's defender behind him.

    At this time, two midfielders, Deco and Ma Tian, ??had quickly stepped forward. Nie Fei made a back pass and passed the ball to Deco's feet. Nie Fei knew it well.  He is not as good as Deco in terms of passing threatening balls. At this time, since there is no chance for a quick counterattack, it is better to leave it to Deco to organize it.

    Deco took the ball and then looked up at the frontcourt.  Adriano had already pulled to the left, ready to rush through the center circle at any time, and Nie Fei turned around after passing the ball and rushed to the right.

    The defenders of Costa Rica who were trailing behind immediately focused on these two people - they had already suffered a little from the Chinese team's counterattack, but they also gained experience.

    It seemed that Deco had no way to release the ball, but at this moment, he suddenly raised his leg and passed the ball to the center circle!

    At the same time, Ma Tian, ??who followed Deco to assist, had rushed to the center circle without anyone noticing - maybe only Deco on the court observed this, but it was enough!

    Ma Tian quickly moved the ball passed by Deco forward, and then rushed through the half court!

    "Single goal! Ma Tian got a single goal! He will help us extend our lead to the third goal. Will it completely establish the victory?"

    Ma Tian rushed forward quickly with the ball - such a single-handed ball was a big test for him. When he was young, he was more confident in such single-handed balls, but he is now thirty after all.  Two years old.  He is not known for his speed. His diligent running ability in the midfield, his ability to both attack and defend, and his powerful long-range shots are his biggest assets on the court.

    The most important thing for a single-handed ball isSpeed, but now it is too difficult for this 32-year-old veteran to run at such a speed

    Before Ma Tian dribbled the ball to the front of the penalty area, the Costa Rican defender who quickly returned to defense caught up with him, and then knocked him to the ground at the cost of a yellow card - the Chinese team gained a direct front line of the penalty area.

    , there was a sigh in the stands.

    "If I were five years younger" Ma Tian patted the lawn hard and got up angrily.

    "It doesn't matter, we still have a chance!" Although Milu felt a little regretful that he failed to grasp the single-handed ball, he knew that Ma Tian had tried his best. On the court, some things cannot be forced. At least Ma Tian was able to counterattack just now.  Being able to appear in that position shows how hard he works.

    ?????.~ He took a flying kick and shot the ball out!

    The moment he shot, two Costa Rica defenders rushed out at the same time, jumped up and blocked the ball with their bodies!.

    ||There was a penalty, and the Costa Rica defender kicked the ball far into the frontcourt.

    "Be careful of their counterattack!" Milu stood up suddenly and shouted towards the court, but it was already too late!

    Even just now, Costa Rica still had three forwards in the frontcourt preparing to counterattack, while the Chinese team only had four players in the backcourt!

    The ball fell far to the edge of the Chinese team's penalty area. Wan Qiaopu ran quickly towards the landing point of the ball. Zhu Guosheng also ran behind him, but he was not fast, so Wan Qiaopu had already thrown him away.  Two positions!

    Fortunately, there was a fast General Fan who gradually caught up with Wan Qiaopu. Unfortunately, he jumped in a hurry and did not win against Wan Qiaopu who was ten centimeters higher than him. Instead, he was pushed down by the opponent!

    Seeing that he could no longer catch up with Wan Qiaopu, Zhu Guosheng simply did not stop running and ran directly to the door.

    Costa Rica¡¯s other two forwards were only one step slower than Wanchope. Sun Xing, who was following closely, just caught Wanchope¡¯s header and hit the ball directly with his kick before it hit the ground!

    Li Wei rushed out of the diagonal, his whole body flew up and blocked Sun Xing, and blocked the ball with his body near the penalty spot!

    "Well done! Li Wei!"

    As soon as Milu shouted, he saw Costa Rica's last forward Gomez also chasing after him. He intercepted the ball before Li Wei got up, and then got out of the way near the penalty spot and kicked it hard.  shoot!

    Zhu Guosheng also wanted to block the shot with his body like Li Wei, but he was a step slower and the ball rushed past him. Jiang Hai, who was guarding the goal, failed to save the Chinese team this time, and the ball quickly rushed into the goal.  Upper right corner!

    Costa Rica gets one point back!

    After scoring the goal, Gomez did not celebrate, but rushed directly to the Chinese team's goal, took the ball out, and then quickly ran back into his own half - the most important thing for Costa Rica now is time!

    The Chinese fans in the stands were silent. Although Costa Rica is still one goal behind, from a possible 3-0 to the current 2-1, the Chinese team's losses are far more than this one goal!

    "Damn it!" Milu said angrily. He was not only angry because of this conceding goal, but more importantly, Costa Rica, which had been almost desperate, rekindled the hope of victory because of the closer score. This made China  The team will have to pay a considerable price to win this game!

    Nie Fei and others in the frontcourt were still complaining around the referee. They believed that the Costa Rica wall moved early when the free kick was taken, but the referee insisted on the original penalty.

    "There is no such thing as belly in the World Cup" Pei Wei sighed and said: "Even if Costa Rica is the easiest to defeat among our three opponents, they are not an opponent that we can easily win! The goal we just conceded  Although there is a certain degree of chance, our players were indeed careless just now. If this is not corrected, it may cause considerable losses to us in subsequent games!¡±

    Milu Moran, in fact, not only the players, but even he thought that this game could definitely be won just now - but although Costa Rica is only participating in the World Cup finals for the second time, they are still the No. 1 team in Central and North America.  Three!  The teams that can enter the World Cup are all the strongest teams in this continent. The Chinese team has nothing to be proud of!

    "Concentrate! You understand now that our opponents are not something we can win casually. Like us, they are the top 32 in the World Cup! If you are careless, we will definitely not be the ones who laugh after the game! You guys  Do you understand??¡±

    Milu waved his fist and shouted to the court. The ball lost just now not only taught the players a lesson, but also taught him a lesson!

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, 2002 Chapter 503: First in Group C

    Sure enough, as Milu feared, after recovering a goal, Costa Rica, which was hoping to tie or even overtake, pressed even more fiercely in the frontcourt - in fact, after the game reached this point, their physical energy was almost exhausted.  If there is no hope, they will probably collapse, but when they see hope, the psychological stimulation they receive is enough to make them forget their physical fatigue, enough to allow them to maintain this high-intensity confrontation until the last moment.

    On the football field, there is often a trade-off. When the lead is only one goal, the Chinese team loses its psychological advantage and begins to worry about gains and losses - when they are leading by two goals, they can attack when they are ahead.  Play more boldly. After all, even if they concede one goal, they still have an advantage. But now the lead is only one goal. The mentality of not conceding any more goals has greatly affected their offense, which directly led to  Costa Rica's attack became unbridled.

    Martinez, who stepped forward to assist, still handed the ball to Lopez in the middle under the defense of Sun Chenghai. Lopez controlled the ball on the spot. Seeing that there was no chance of a breakthrough, he passed the ball back. The receiving team member immediately divided the ball.  On the right wing - Costa Rica controlled the ball.

    After passing the ball back and forth, Costa Rica finally found an opening. Wanchope played the ball in the middle. Sun Xing broke into the penalty area and received the ball. No one was defending in front of him!

    Sun Xing raised his foot and shot. A figure suddenly rushed over and blocked the ball from the sideline!

    Adriano also returned to defense!  He accurately discovered the flaw in the defense and resolved a dangerous situation!

    "Everyone, stay focused! We can't concede any more goals!" Ma Tian fulfilled the role of captain.  He shouted loudly, and then rushed to the sideline to defend the foul ball.

    Solis threw the ball into the penalty area, and Gomez, who came to the wing, forced a breakthrough and passed the ball. The ball hit Ma Tian and went out of the baseline, a corner kick.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Wanqiaopu is undoubtedly the most threatening one!

    Solis unexpectedly did not pass the ball directly into the penalty area, but instead sent a ground ball into the penalty area.  Sun Xing received the ball and turned around, forcibly getting rid of Wu Jiying at the penalty area line and passing again!

    Center back Wright, who stepped forward to assist, got rid of Li Wei and headed for a header in the small penalty area!

    At the critical moment, Sun Chenghai rushed over from the front post, grabbed the ball in front of Wright, and the Chinese team escaped!

    The Chinese fans in the stands have just put their hearts down, and the Chinese team has fallen into another crisis!

    Sun Chenghai¡¯s clearance just now did not push the ball far ¨C and he himself is not good at heading the ball ¨C the ball¡¯s impact point was still in the penalty area.  Wanchop jumped up near the penalty spot and was about to header again!

    Zhu Guosheng jumped up close to Wan Qiaopu. Although he had a height disadvantage, he still interfered with Wan Qiaopu very well!

    Due to the interference, Wanchop was unable to resist the pressure, but the ball accidentally landed at the feet of Gomez at the back point. Gomez swung his left foot to meet the ball!

    "Want to score? No way!" Nie Fei, who was guarding the back post, roared in his heart, gritted his teeth and rushed over. The ball just flew out of Gomez's feet.  He lay in front of Gomez, and the ball hit him hard on the chest!

    Nie Fei let out a groan. At this time, Li Wei, who was closest to the ball, reacted and drove the ball far away before the opponent's forward came up!

    "Xiao Feizi! How's it going?" After driving the ball out, Li Wei hurriedly bent down to see Nie Fei's condition, but Nie Fei didn't answer.  He was just rubbing his chest subconsciously.

    "Damn it! Will Xiao Feizi be okay?" Pei Wei looked anxious. It would not be fun to get hit at such a close range. If he hit some vulnerable part, he would be knocked out of breath.  It's not impossible, you have to know that the foot strength of professional players is definitely not weak.

    Milu kicked out all the midfielders on the bench to warm up, and then watched the situation on Nie Fei's side from a distance - the team doctor had already entered the court at the referee's signal, and soon put Nie Fei on a stretcher.  Fei lifted it down, and then said to Milu: "Maybe he needs to be replaced - although he is not seriously injured, he still needs to rest after such a shock."

    Milu nodded gloomily, then stretched out his hand to call Qu Tao over: "You come on, replace Nie Fei After you come on, push me to the front. Let Adriano retreat a little and  . You tell the other players, just run forward after grabbing the ball and let them taste your speed!"

    "Understood!" Qu Tao nodded. After Hao Dong and Nie Fei both left the field, heHe is already the fastest player on the court for the Chinese team. If not him, who else could be the point of counterattack?

    After receiving the referee's approval, Qu Tao ran onto the field, while Nie Fei regained his breath after a few massages from the team doctor, and then sat on the bench with the support of two players.

    "How do you feel?" Pei Wei asked with concern.

    Nie Fei rubbed his chest: "Boss, it doesn't matterbut the ball hit my heart just now, and I couldn't recover for a while. It's much better now."

    "It's not for nothing" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Not only did you save a possible goal, but your treatment just now also gave us a rare buffer opportunity What we need is just  This is just a buffering opportunity. I think they have adjusted now."

    "Is it so important?" Nie Fei rubbed his chest and looked towards the court. He just subconsciously rushed out - in Rome, he did not have the privilege of not having to return to defense. When the situation was passive, he also  Also participate in defense.

    "It's really different" Nie Fei blurted out after watching the game for five minutes. Milu and Pei Wei next to him looked at each other and smiled.

    As Pei Wei said, after avoiding conceding a goal and Milu's prompt substitution, the Chinese team players quickly adjusted their mentality - after all, the players on the Chinese team playing on the court are not a group of rookies.  , half of them have received the most cruel training in the European League, and the other half have also accumulated a lot of experience in the domestic league. The passivity just now was just affected by the mentality of worrying about gains and losses after losing the ball.  They have stabilized after Lu made timely adjustments.

    Costa Rica's offense is still as fierce as before, but it can no longer have a substantial impact on the Chinese team's defense. After Nie Fei left the field, the Chinese team's defensive players basically reached nine, and only one was left to take the field.  Qu Tao kept harassing the frontcourt. Once, he even intercepted a non-threatening clearance ball in the backcourt, and then used his speed to run dozens of meters. Finally, because no one came up to respond, he kicked the ball.  When the opponent reached the bottom line, the Chinese team successfully killed another minute or two through this corner kick.

    ¡°It¡¯s almost injury time.¡± Tang Pengju looked at his watch and said to Milu.

    "It seems that we won this game." Chu Guanghu said easily.

    "Maybe." Milu still stared at the court, and then called Yang Tian: "Go and warm up, get ready to play."

    On the field, Zhu Guosheng and Wan Qiaopu both jumped up to fight for the top. The ball rolled down and was kicked out of the sideline by Li Wei. The Chinese team made its third substitution. Yang Tianshang replaced Adriano.

    The fourth official on the sidelines marked three minutes of stoppage time. There were still three minutes left before the Chinese team's first victory in this World Cup.

    "Give me the ball!" Wanchope became anxious. He withdrew from the penalty area and yelled at Solis who was holding the ball. Solis hurriedly passed the ball over.

    Wanqiaopu caught the ball with his back to the goal, then suddenly turned around and nimbly dodged Li Gang's outstretched foot. Li Gang didn't expect that a big man of 1.93 meters could actually make such a flexible move, and he got rid of him.

    Wan Qiaopu, who had just got rid of Li Gang, immediately faced Li Wei and Zhu Guosheng and attacked at the same time. At this time, Wan Qiaopu showed his personal ability. He dunked and pulled the ball and then stabbed it between the two.  Then he forcefully rushed between the two of them - breakthrough!

    "Wan Qiaopu broke through! Single-handedly!" Wong Tai Sin shouted, and the Chinese fans in the stands collectively held their breath at that moment!

    Just when Wanchop was about to take a big step to catch up with the ball and shoot immediately, Sun Chenghai quickly rushed over from the side and made a beautiful tackle to the ground, keeping the ball!

    "The English League One level also wants to be so arrogant" Sun Chenghai muttered, then quickly got up and passed the ball to Deco at the front of the penalty area!

    After receiving the ball, Deco didn¡¯t even look up, and directly passed the ball into the Costa Rica half with a long pass!

    When Deco launched a long pass, Qu Tao started to move. When he received the ball, the Costa Rica back line that was too forward had been thrown away by him by nearly ten meters!

    Qu Tao dribbled the ball along the wing, and Yang Tian followed up in the middle. Although there were only two people, it was enough to put Costa Rica to death!

    After breaking into the penalty area, Qu Tao's shooting angle was relatively small and he did not take credit for it. Instead, he passed the ball to the feet of Yang Tian who was following him. Faced with a huge empty goal, Yang Tian was naturally not polite and easily sent the ball with a flying kick.  Entered the gate!

    Three to one, the Chinese team completely established the victory!

    &nbsp; Yang Tian¡¯s goal completely destroyed Costa Rica¡¯s last vestige of confidence. In the remaining minutes, they failed to create even a single shooting opportunity. As the referee blew the whistle, the game ended and China  The team defeated Costa Rica with a score of three to one. Relying on a goal difference, they even surpassed the Brazilian team and ranked first in Group C!

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    Pei, congratulations on your victory!  "

    Just after returning to the hotel with the national team, Pei Wei received a call from Dunga: "Adriano and Deco performed very well today. They are really outstanding players  It's a pity that such a good player was poached by you in advance. Isn't it a bad thing for you to do this? "

    "Haha, Dunga and Scolari are not angry about this. Why are you angry?" Pei Wei laughed haha: "There are so many good players in Brazil! Think about Elber, think about it  Elton! Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a pity that such an outstanding player cannot enter the Brazilian national team? I just gave them a chance to perform in the World Cup!¡±

    "Do you want to quibble?" Dunga also laughed: "But if they continue to develop well, they may not be able to enter the national team. Maybe they will not be able to win the World Cup because of this choice!"

    "Denga, let me ask you this." Pei Wei stopped laughing: "Do you think Deco can match Juninho (Juninho) with his strength? With Adriano's current performance  In terms of ability, can he surpass Elber? "

    "No." After a moment of silence, Dunga replied.

    "That's it. With the level that Juninho and Elber have shown in Europe, they can only become marginal players in the national team. It is difficult for them to have a chance to perform in the World Cup, let alone them! For  We should give players like this more options! Not everyone has the talent of Ronaldo to enter the national team as a teenager And even Ronaldo could only be on the bench in 1994.  sat in seven games

    "Pei, your eloquence is still so good!" Dunga smiled bitterly: "It seems that maybe I shouldn't make this call Besides, this doesn't seem to be something I should worry about."

    "That's right. After you become the head coach of the Brazilian national team, you can come to me to settle accounts"

    ¡°Head coach of the Brazilian national team? nonono, I didn¡¯t think about it that way.¡±

    "Then you'd better think about it as soon as possible. Do you want to retire now?" Pei Wei said with a smile: "Believe me, you are very suitable to be a head coach As a player, your position is midfielder  , and in the Brazilian national team, you play the role of a metronome! In 1994, the forwards of the home team were Romario and Bebeto, and in 1998, the forwards of the Brazilian national team were Ronaldo and Rivaldo But.  Behind them, it is you who controls the rhythm of the game! You have a broad vision and an accurate grasp of the game situation, which are qualities that a head coach must have! And your prestige is also quite high in Brazil.  It would be a pity not to be a coach If the Brazilian national team has been performing well, you may not have much chance, but as long as there is a slight setback, everyone will think of where you came from because it is difficult to be the head coach of the Brazilian national team.  !¡±

    "What you said makes sense, but I'm not good at coaching." It seems that Dunga is already a little moved.

    Pei Wei struck while the iron was hot: "What does that matter? No one is born to be a coach You can go to a famous European sports academy to study for a year or two, and then find a place to accumulate experience If you can't find one  If you go somewhere, Yunjia Tianyu can arrange a position for you. Even if you lead the reserve team, you can gain a lot of experience!"

    "Well I think I will consider it. However, I called you today just to remind you. In the next game, you will face the Brazilian team." Dunga changed the topic: "Say something  If we are not so polite, the possibility of the Chinese team not losing in the game on the 8th is very slim.¡±

    "I admit this." Pei Wei laughed easily: "No one will expect us to defeat Brazil In fact, we don't value this game. After all, there are two qualifying places in the group stage, and for us  It is more realistic to qualify as the second place in the group Our task in that game was just to look good on the scene, and it was more important to retain our strength to face Turkey.¡±

    After a few more pleasantries, Dunga hung up the phone with satisfaction, while Pei Wei was snickering - regardless of whether Dunga was looking for information for the Brazilian team, Pei Wei would not reveal the Chinese team's preparations no matter what.  - The Chinese team does not have a hard target to defeat the Brazilian team, but this does not mean that the Chinese team does not want to - at least, the Chinese team is not without its strength now, and giving up the game casually is not Pei Wei's style!

    For the Chinese team, the results of the competition are not the first priority.  The key is how to establish the style of the national team - that is, no matter how strong the opponent is, they cannot give up without a fight!  Otherwise, this team will have no future!

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    The victory of the Chinese team goes to the Asian team.  To be precise, it was a good start for the East Asian teams - in the following games, both hosts of this World Cup won

    , the South Korean team relied on two goals from two veterans Hwang Sun-hong and Ryu Sang-cheol to defeat Poland, which qualified from the qualifiers. The Japanese team relied on the goals of Suzuki Takayuki and Inamoto Junichi to overtake after conceding one goal first.  Belgium, although van der Heyden's goal in the 75th minute tied the score, the Japanese team still got their first point in the World Cup.

    The most miserable Asian team is probably Saudi Arabia. They were ravaged wildly by the German team who went all out. Under the crazy attack of the German giants led by Ballack, their once first line of defense in Asia was destroyed.  The game was complete. Klose, a young forward who plays for Kaiserslautern, scored a "header hat trick". Ballack, Yankel, Link, Bierhoff and Schneider each scored a goal. Germany scored eight goals.  Zero swept across Saudi Arabia and shocked the world!

    Although Saudi Arabia cannot compare with Germany, the three-time World Cup champion, in terms of reputation, they were still among the top 16 teams in the 1994 World Cup. After the end of the decade, German football has declined significantly. In the 1996 European Championship,  The defender. In the 2000 European Championship, he only scored one point and was eliminated from the group.) | German football, which is at its lowest point, has proved with practical actions that they are still the indestructible German tank!

    Another slightly surprising score appeared in Group D. Portugal, the golden generation, was actually scored three goals by the United States in the first half. Although they relied on two goals from Bento and Figo to compete with the opponent.  Defender Agus' own goal struggled to equalize the score, but only one point in the closing game was enough for critics to classify this game as an "unpopular".

    But this small upset in the eyes of others surprised Pei Wei - he believed that his memory was correct. This game should have been Portugal losing to the United States, but now it was  Ping - Could it be that the warm-up with the Chinese team made them start to gradually correct their shortcomings?  But they still conceded three goals in thirty-five minutes, if Figo hadn't scored a beautiful direct free kick at the last moment of the game

    But it doesn¡¯t seem to matter. With this point, Portugal has a much higher chance of qualifying for the group stage. It will be a good thing for fans all over the world to have multiple strong teams in the top 16.

    On June 6, the second round of the group stage began. In Group A, the defending champion France's performance was still sluggish. They played a boring 0-0 with Uruguay, who also lost the first game, and the other game was also a draw.  , Denmark and Senegal fought to a one-to-one draw. All four teams still have a chance to qualify, and they are all in danger of being eliminated.  In Group E, thanks to Eto'o's goal in the 66th minute, Cameroon defeated Saudi Arabia, while Germany was tied one to one by Ireland's Robbie Keane's goal in the 90th minute. It is worth mentioning.  Yes, it was Klose who scored for Germany, which also made Klose the top scorer with four goals after just two rounds.

    In an eye-catching game on June 7, with Owen creating a penalty before the end of the first half, England captain Beckham used a powerful and heavy volley to help England defeat Argentina and also  Avenging the defeat of the last World Cup, this victory also sent the favorite Argentina to an extremely dangerous situation, that is, they must defeat the powerful Sweden in the final round to have a chance to qualify from the group.  .

    "It seems that there are quite a few upsets in this World Cup so far Especially France. If they can't beat Denmark by two goals in the last round, it will be very dangerous The defending champion is eliminated in the group stage.  "This has not happened for many years" Milu sighed.

    "After all, they still have a chance." Tang Pengju said with a smile: "I heard that Zidane can participate in the last game Although it is difficult to win two goals against Denmark, it is not impossible. Just two years ago  , they easily beat Denmark by three goals in the European Championships.¡±

    "One moment and another." Pei Wei shook his head: "Now Denmark has completely passed the painful period after the blood exchange, while France is in a downward trough What's more, Denmark's morale is now strong, and France has declined to  At the very least, Zidane is not a fairy. I think France will definitely not win this game, which means France will definitely be eliminated in the group stage - do you dare to bet? "

    "Forget it, I can't afford to compete with a big boss like you." Tang Pengju laughed.

    "Having said that, our next opponent is Brazil If we can draw or even win, it will really be called an upset!" Chu Guanghu said longingly.

    &nbsp"Haha Is it unpopular? I think there is no chance"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 505 The Origin with Brazil

    CCTV, CCTV!  Now we are at the Jeju World Cup Stadium in Seodong, South Korea!  The match that will be held here is the Chinese national team versus the Brazilian national team!  Today will be a very tough game for the Chinese team, because their opponent will be the football kingdom Brazil!  At the same time, I want the neutral fans present to become more accustomed to cheering for the powerful Brazil!  But the Chinese team will not be afraid, and neither will the Chinese fans!  Since Brazil is participating in this game, local Korean fans are very enthusiastic about purchasing tickets for this game. Therefore, in addition to the 8,000 tickets allocated to China by the World Cup Organizing Committee, Chinese fans can only buy tickets through certain channels.  There are less than 5,000 tickets, which means that there are less than 13,000 Chinese fans in the stands, and the capacity of the Jeju World Cup Stadium is 42,000, so we are also at a disadvantage in terms of numbers!  But from the live footage, we can see that in terms of momentum, the Chinese fans sitting together are no worse than the Brazilian fans!  "

    Although the game has not started yet, the atmosphere at the scene has been unprecedentedly intense. Wong Tai Sin, who was in the live studio, had to increase his volume to make his voice more clearly reach the ears of the audience in front of the TV: "  Now that the players from both sides have appeared, the Chinese team's lineup is exactly the same as the last game! Goalkeeper No. 1 Jiang Hai, four defenders No. 7 Sun Chenghai, No. 5 General Fan, No. 14 Li Wei and No. 4 Wu Jiying, and midfielder No. 22  Nie Fei, No. 20 Deco, No. 2 Li Gang and No. 8 Ma Tian, ??forwards No. 9 Adriano and No. 10 Hao Dong! It seems that this lineup will be the main focus of the Chinese team in the World Cup!  The lineup is different from the previous game, from a 4-4-2 formation to a 3-5-2 formation! The goalkeeper is still Marcos from Palmeiras in Brazil, and the three defenders are from Leverkusen.  Theo, Roque Junior from AC Milan and Edmilson from Lyon! The double midfielder is Gilberto Silva and Kleberson from the domestic league, and the two full-backs are  It's Brazil's famous double card - Roberto Carlos and Cafu. The attacking trident is the world-famous '3r', Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, also known as Ronaldo, meet the Chinese team members today!  The opponents are all world-class stars that have attracted worldwide attention! How to defend Brazil's offense is the top priority In fact, this Chinese team has a deep connection with Brazil. As we all know, Adri in the lineup.  Jarno and Deco were both players born in Brazil, and midfielder Fei grew up in Brazil before returning to China to make a splash at Yunjia Tianyu. In addition, he studied abroad in Brazil as a member of the Qianlibao youth team.  After five years of Li Wei and Li Gang, half of the eleven players on the Chinese team, except for the goalkeeper, have more or less some relationship with Brazil. Now let us take a look at how they use what they learned from Brazil.  Come and compete with the superstars of the Brazilian national team!¡±

    "Look at those two guys." Sun Chenghai, who was on the court, secretly poked Nie Fei and curled his lips at Deco and Adriano: "They haven't spoken much since the warm-up. It seems that psychologically  It¡¯s still a bit hard to get over.¡±

    "There will definitely be a little bit." Fei smiled: "In any case, it is to represent other countries and compete with your own motherland in the World Cup This kind of thing is not something that everyone can encounter, especially in China, this  All kinds of people will be labeled as "traitors", such as the female table tennis player But I believe that after the game starts, they will definitely be able to put aside this idea and devote themselves to the game.  ¡±

    "I believe it too." Sun Chenghai sighed: "If the two of them can't concentrate on the game, then we will have no hope of winning this game After all, Brazil is the king, and it is no match for the opponents we have encountered before.  Not on the same level.¡±

    "Brazil They are not without weaknesses." Nie Fei shrugged: "At least their defense is not as strong as their offense As long as we work hard, there will always be a chance. The answer to the game is to  Find it from the field.¡±

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    For Deco and Adriano, their lives have not changed much since they became Chinese nationals under Pei Wei's persuasion - they are still training, competing, and leisure, whether at Arsenal or in  Valencia, other players don't care what their nationality is.  As long as they can contribute to the team, other players will not exclude them, and in the training camp of the Chinese national team, the Chinese players will not discriminate against them - in the world of football.  The strong are respected. In the small league of the Chinese national team, both Deco and Adriano can be regarded as absolute strong players.

    So although they have been naturalized as Chinese citizens for nearly two years, Deco and Adriano¡¯s lives have not changed much, and they have even gained certain benefits - at least they have been able to represent a country in theboundary

    Although this country is not the place where they were born.

    But today¡¯s game was the first time in the past two years for the two of them. They found that they were still unable to face their former compatriots on the court.

    "Who am I? Chinese or Brazilian?"

    The same question flashed through the minds of Deco and Adriano.

    ¡°The game is about to begin, focus on it!¡± Looking at Adriano with twinkling eyes.  Hao Dong, who is well versed in the world, knows very well what his strike partner is thinking. At the same time, he also understands Adriano's current mood, but he must remind Adriano: "Don't forget. What you are wearing now is Chinese  National team jersey! You are now representing the Chinese national team on the court!¡±

    Adriano was shocked.

    "I understand." Then he nodded: "Now I represent China The one on the other side is my enemy! I will behave well."

    Dong nodded happily, and then patted Adriano's shoulder silently.

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    "The referee blew the whistle to start the game, and the first one to attack was the Brazilian team! They quickly hit the ball to the wing, and now the person holding the ball is their captain, one of the best right backs in the world, Card.  blessing!"

    Cafu took the ball from the right, and Ma Tian stepped forward to meet him - both were captains, but in terms of fame, the gap between them was as far apart as heaven and earth.

    "I don't believe that the gap in strength between you and me is as big as our reputation." Ma Tian thought in his heart and looked at Kafu in front of him with all his attention.

    Cafu moved, he pedaled lightly, then suddenly passed the ball behind Ma Tian, ??then accelerated and rushed past Ma Tian!

    Although his speed is not as terrifying as Carlos's 100-meter run within eleven seconds, Cafu, who was praised by Manchester United coach Ferguson as "having two hearts", is even better in terms of endurance!

    Ma Tian¡¯s turn was timely. He kept bumping into Cafu with his body and running backwards with him. But even so, Cafu was still moving forward with the ball!

    Wu Jiying also came forward. Just when the Chinese team's left partner was about to form an encirclement, Cafu suddenly made an emergency stop and then passed the ball horizontally.

    Ronaldinho received the ball at the edge of the Chinese team's penalty area, and Li Gang immediately stepped in front of him - he has a very heavy task today. The position of the Brazilian front three is very active. Except for Ronaldo, who is basically at the front,  Ronaldinho and Rivaldo both took turns returning to the midfielder position to organize. No matter who appeared in this position, Li Gang had to participate in the defense immediately.

    Fortunately, Li Gang is famous for his physical ability to survive, otherwise he would not be able to complete this task.

    After receiving the ball, Ronaldinho raised his head and glanced to the left. Li Gang's eyes followed him involuntarily. At this moment, Ronaldinho made a move with his foot and picked the ball directly into the penalty area on the right!

    At that moment, the attention of the Chinese defenders was attracted. Cafu did not stop after passing the ball, but inserted into the penalty area at high speed and shot without stopping the ball!

    Jiang Hai, who flew to save, failed to catch the ball, and the ball hit the side netting hard!

    There were exclamations in the stands, and then thunderous applause erupted from the stands where Brazilian fans and neutral fans were sitting. Brazil gave the Chinese team a showdown as soon as the game started!

    "Wu Jiying! Li Wei! What were you two doing just now?" Milu shouted angrily from the audience: "Pay attention to your defensive area! Don't be fooled by their fake moves! Have you forgotten the torture you suffered in the game against Portugal? They  The attack is even sharper than Portugal¡¯s!¡±

    This shot and Milu¡¯s roar made the Chinese team players wake up - although we are now ranked first in Group C, we have even surpassed the gap between Brazil!

    "Let's attack!" Sun Chenghai threw the ball thrown in by the ball boy from the sidelines to Jiang Hai, and then shouted: "Use offense to suppress them, so that the pressure on our defense will be reduced a lot! Do you understand!"

    "No problem." Fei flew to the backcourt and stretched out his thumb.

    "I will do it." Adriano said solemnly.

    "I want them to know that organizing an offense is not just about dribbling the ball" Deco pursed his lips.

    "With the four of them here, we can have more expectations for this game." Pei Wei said with a smile: "In terms of strength, they are the ones closest to the world's top players Our offense is enough in the World Cup.  Occupy a place, but the defense of this Brazilian team does not seem to be weak, especially in terms of height"

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    Chapter 506: Unpopular!

    "It's so damn high" After receiving the pass from the backcourt, Deco dribbled the ball forward, and then he looked at the two black figures in front of him and sighed.

    Gilberto Silva, 1.90 meters tall, is a giant in front of Deco, who is just over 1.7 meters tall. Although his midfielder partner Kleberson is only 1.75 meters tall, he is still  He was five centimeters taller than Deco, and now the two of them stood in front of Deco, like a wall - or two walls.

    Gilberto Silva and Kleberson play for Atletico Mineiro and Atl¨¦tico Parana respectively. Both teams are domestic teams in Brazil. Among the players in Brazil, they are the only two players and the goalkeeper.  Marcos plays domestically. Although the level of the Brazilian league is also very high, it may not be comparable to the five major European leagues. They can stand out among countless stars playing in Europe and occupy the main position of the Brazilian national team. There is no doubt about the strength of the two of them.

    After Nie Fei's teammate Emerson withdrew from the national team due to an injury in training before the World Cup, the two of them became Scolari's first choice in the defensive midfielder position. Gilberto Silva was tall and controlled.  With a wide range, Kleberson runs actively and fights fiercely. It is precisely because of the two of them sparing no effort in fighting in the midfield that the "3R" in the frontcourt can attack without worries.

    Deco doesn¡¯t think he can break through these two famous Brazilian defensive midfielders, but

    After Deco took the ball and took two steps forward, he suddenly made a short pass and passed the ball to Nie Fei on the right!

    ¡°Football is more than just breakthroughs!¡±

    Deco's pass fully demonstrated his overall view on the court - the Brazilian team's defensive focus just now was basically in the center, and the right wing was probably the weakest point!

    But the weakness is only in numbers, not in terms of defensive strength - at this time, the Brazilian team only has one person guarding the left, but for Nie Fei, this person is undoubtedly more difficult to break through than the two other teams!

    After receiving the ball, Nie Fei had just taken two steps forward with the ball when a shining bald head appeared in front of his eyes!

    Nie Fei knows the weight of the opponent in front of him - this opponent has been South America's first left back in the past ten years, and when Ziger's condition declined.  After Maldini got older and began to appear more at the center back position, no one dared to say that he could surpass the person in front of him at the left back position!

    The Brazilian monster who plays for Real Madrid - Roberto Carlos!

    Nie Fei had no intention of passing the ball, and Roberto Carlos would not escape a confrontation with him - one-on-one!

    Nie Fei slowed down his speed. Although he was very confident in his speed and agility, there were not many people in Europe who could beat Carlos with speed, so he did not expect to be able to break through his opponent with speed alone.  .

    This is not the first time he has played on the same field as Carlos, but it is the first time he has played one-on-one with Carlos - in last year's Champions League group stage.  There were two confrontations between Roma and Real Madrid where he played, but in both games, Nie Fei appeared in the Roma attacking midfielder position - since Batistuta missed those two games, Nie Fei  Capello could only push Totti to the front line and use Nie Fei to organize the attack. Facing Carlos on the right was another Brazilian, Cafu.

    Nie Fei carries the ball forward slowly, while Carlos slowly retreats two meters in front of him - this is the safest distance. No matter what action Nie Fei chooses, he will leave Carlos enough time to react.

    Nie Fei¡¯s left shoulder sank.  But he quickly moved the ball to the right with his feet, and he was about to break through from near the sideline!

    If Carlos would have been deceived by such a fake move, he would not have gained such a reputation in Europe - he was not fooled by Nie Fei's shaking, and stretched his left foot in front of the ball!

    Nie Fei quickly called the ball back, and then flicked the ball forward - after Carlos moved just now, there was a small gap between his legs, and Nie Fei spotted this gap.  Get ready to pass the ball with someone wearing your crotch!

    But Carlos¡¯ movements were obviously much faster than Nie Fei imagined.  After he stretched out his left foot, he moved his right foot over, just to make up for the gap just exposed!

    Nie Fei quickly pulled the ball back - only then did he show his true intention - the ball rolled behind Nie Fei, and Nie Fei's right foot trailing behind quickly pinched forward, both hands  The feet happened to catch the ball one after another.  Then he raised the ball, and the ball flew up from behind Nie Fei and flew over the heads of Nie Fei and Carlos. Then Nie Fei dwarfed and rushed past Carlos from the left!

    Pick the ball with a ball back!  1??An action you can often see in Brazilian street football!

    "Oh my God!"

    When Nie Fei successfully rushed past Carlos and unloaded the fallen ball, huge exclamations erupted from the stands!

    Everyone was amazed by Nie Fei's fancy, gorgeous and practical moves - maybe every professional player can use this move on the training ground, but it can be used in an official competition venue in a suitable place.  Using it in a suitable way during the time determines the difference between ordinary players and superstars!

    "Nice escape! Nie Fei passed the world's number one left-back Roberto Carlos with an overhead move!" Huang Taixian's words were obviously exaggerated.  At least it is debatable whether Roberto Carlos is the world's number one left back: "Brazil's left wing is wide open! This is a perfect opportunity for the Chinese team!"

    Although he got rid of Carlos with a beautiful move, the situation Nie Fei is facing now is by no means as optimistic as Wong Tai Sin said - although Carlos has been left behind by him, he has turned around quickly due to his extremely quick reaction.  He caught up, and was not offended by this slightly humiliating move - there is no way he would not be stabbed in the arena, even the best defender in the world would have moments when he was humiliated by the opponent's striker.  , after all, defense is always passive.

    And Brazil¡¯s central defender Edmilson has moved over to block Nie Fei¡¯s breakthrough route.  As long as Nie Fei is entangled with him even for a second.  Carlos can immediately form a pincer attack on Nie Fei.

    So after controlling the ball, Nie Fei immediately made a cross cut.  Dribbling the ball to the penalty area line, then facing Edmilson's defense, he shook and quickly broke through to the bottom line!

    Edmilson didn't dare to take a shot casually - this was already in the penalty area, and he might get a penalty kick as soon as he stretched out his foot. Edmilson didn't dare to take this risk, so although he was also one of the few central defenders in Ligue 1, he was only  He can follow Nie Fei closely to prevent him from cutting in, just like the wingman next to the host.  Not moving an inch.

    After breaking through to the bottom line, Nie Fei made an emergency stop. Edmilson, who had been prepared for a long time, also stopped and stretched out his foot to poke the ball at Nie Fei's feet. At the same time, Carlos also caught up.  He also stretched out his foot and stabbed Nie Fei's feet!

    If it had been a second slower, Nie Fei would have been able to break through after Edmilson and Carlos formed a siege.  There wasn't even a gap for passing the ball, but he didn't hesitate at all. After dunking the ball back, he immediately raised his foot and sent the ball near the penalty spot!

    The remaining two central defenders of the Brazilian team, Lucio and Junior, were attracted by Adriano to the back point.  Hao Dong appeared in that position!

    But he was not unguarded. Kleberson had already retreated to the penalty area and blocked Hao Dong tightly from behind.

    Hao Dong, who was not very good at physical confrontation, almost lost his balance under his pressure, let alone turned around and shot - but he still controlled the ball.  After hearing a familiar shout, he didn't have time to look up and directly kicked the ball back to the edge of the penalty area!

    It was Deco who was running towards the rolling path of the ball, and behind him was Gilberto Silva, who was chasing after him!

    At this time, Deco's height disadvantage turned into an advantage. Although his speed was not very fast, compared with the huge Silva, he obviously had a considerable advantage!

    Deco, who had already thrown Silva two positions away, met the ball.  Then he raised his right foot high back!

    Silva hesitated and did not dare to foul. First, a direct free kick from this position is also quite threatening. Second, such a foul from behind can only get himself a red card!  For the dominant Brazilian team, falling behind by one goal is not terrible, but the loss of one less person is much greater!

    Silva's hesitation at that moment caused him to lose his last chance to stop Deco. Deco hit the ball hard without any interference, and the ball immediately rebounded several times faster than the incoming force.  Rushed towards the lower left corner of the goal!

    The ball rushed past Hao Dong and Kleberson, and Marcos reacted quickly.  After judging the incoming ball, he flew towards the lower right corner of the goal.  but¡­¡­

    "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL¡ª¡ª" Wong Tai Sin's roar echoed in the stands, and for a moment it overwhelmed the voices of the fans in the audience.  But in the next second, his voice was overwhelmed by the huge cheers erupting from the stands occupied by Chinese fans. Amidst the "Long Live" voices in the venue, Wong Tai Sin still tried hard to make his voice clearer:  "This is probably a result that no one expected before the game! The Chinese team scored in their first attack! This was only the second shot in the game, and it was the Chinese team's first  A shot from twenty!Nodeco's long shot from an absolutely blind spot!  The time now isthe third minute of the game!  In just three minutes, the Chinese team took the lead in scoring, and our opponent was the Brazilian team!  "

    "Unpopular! Just with this goal, we can classify this game as an upset!" The ESPN commentator said this: "Following the last game, Brazil, the football kingdom, was once again defeated.  The opponent scored first! Compared with the last game where the opponent only scored on a counterattack before the end of the first half, this time the Chinese team relied on positional warfare to score in just three minutes, which made the Brazilians even more embarrassed!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 507 Brazil¡¯s Counterattack

    Brazil's defense is not very good.  "A box in the stands frowned: "The development trend of world football is that more and more players are placed on the back line. There must be at least four defenders, and at the same time there must be at least two players with excellent defensive abilities in front of them.  Midfielder Did Scolari put too much pressure on him?  "

    This box was booked by Pei Wei for Wenger, Mourinho and Benitez. It was just as he thought. Although these three world-class coaches have great differences in football concepts and other aspects,  They are different, but with the deepening of the relationship, extremely brilliant sparks have been sparked between the three of them!

    On the surface, apart from the fact that they all coached in Yunjia Tianyu, the three of them have too many differences. One is French, one is Spanish, and one is Portuguese. Wenger likes to train young players and stubbornly uses gorgeous offense.  In terms of tactics, Benitez has excellent on-the-spot command. His team's defense is solid, his offense is accustomed to launching from both wings, and he stubbornly uses rotation. Mourinho advocates practicality first, and emphasizes the midfielders' back-row insertion in the offense.  , The defense is solid - the tactics they are used to using are very different - but the three people with such different understandings of football tactics still understand different things from each other. This is the greatest charm of football!

    Of course, in the football industry, there will still be situations where colleagues are enemies, but at this stage, there is no conflict between the three of them. In addition, they all have coached Yunjia Tianyu, so they are in a relationship.  There were no psychological barriers during the process.

    What's more, they are not too old. Wenger, the eldest, was born in 1949 and is only fifty-three years old now. Benitez and Pei Wei are the same year and are only forty-two years old.  Mourinho is only thirty-nine years old, and they have not yet reached the point of rigid thinking, making it easier to end each other's different opinions.

    "I don't think so. In fact, Scolari's lineup is very powerful. The reason is that they have two of the most powerful wings in the world. Both Cafu and Carlos have individually provoked  They have one-sided ability, so there is no problem in returning to defenseand don't you think their defense is not bad? The three central defenders basically don't come forward to assist, you know, the full-backs among the four defenders will also  Taking turns to assist, there were still only three defenders left behind." Wenger shook his head.

    "Then what about the two goals they conceded?" Mourinho said somewhat unconvinced.

    "We can't just see these two goals conceded." Wenger said: "In the last game, Turkey actually did not create any threatening offense except for the counterattack, and the goal just conceded, if not  Nie Fei got rid of Carlos beautifully, what is the chance of scoring this goal? After all, not everyone can get the chance to help the team score after getting rid of Carlos.¡±

    "This ball was a bit accidental. If Nie Fei is asked to do it again, he may not be able to do it, and Carlos will also notice this. After all, his height is probably his only weakness." Benitez said with a smile.  : "In the next games, it may be difficult for the Chinese team to get such an opportunity. The only one among them who has such extraordinary ability is Nie Fei. When Brazil starts to pay attention to Fei, the Chinese team's offense will be more difficult.  "

    "But Jose, you are right about one thing." Wenger patted Mourinho on the back: "The development trend of world football will definitely focus more on defense, with four defenders and two midfielders.  It will be the most balanced, the ability of the full-backs will be weakened, and the full-back assists will become the main offensive method. It is impossible for Scolari to not know this. He dared to use three backs in the World Cup simply because they have the best in the world.  The strongest two wings! Both Cafu and Carlos have the ability to attack and defend on their own. This tactic cannot be copied, because few teams can have two defenders like this! "

    "Next, it depends on how Brazil fights back." Benitez said leisurely.

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    The opening three minutes.  Being one goal behind is simply a shame for Brazil.

    Especially for Roberto Carlos, it is even more of a shame - although it was unintentional, Nie Fei's outstanding pick just now was based on one of Carlos's weaknesses: he is less than 1.7 meters tall!  If he had changed to a higher one, it would not have been so easy for Nie Fei to easily lift the ball over his head. This also made Roberto Carlos, who has always claimed to be the most handsome player in the Brazilian team, feel ashamed.

    "Damn it, give me the ball after the kickoff, I'm going to teach that kid a lesson!" Carlos shouted at Ronaldo standing in the center circle.

    "Don't be too impulsive!" Cafu shouted from a distance: "It's just a lost goal, and there will be many opportunities for you to retaliate. Do you understand?"

    "What are they shouting?"General Fan asked his center back partner that Li Wei could still understand Portuguese after five years in Brazil.

    "They said they would score a goal next!" Li Wei replied.  General Fan immediately became furious: "Damn it, why are you so arrogant? I just want to see if they can score a goal!"

    Reopen

    , Ronaldo passed the ball back to Rivaldo, who took the ball and handed it to Carlos who came in from the left.

    Carlos took the ball and rushed forward, and Nie Fei immediately came up to him.

    As soon as Nie Fei was two meters away from Carlos, he saw Carlos slam the ball forward and then rush forward with incredible speed!

    "You want to pass me like this? Impossible, right?" Nie Fei turned around immediately. Although he knew that Carlos was fast, Nie Fei was equally confident in his own speed!

    After turning around, Nie Fei happened to be right next to Carlos who had intervened, and then he chased after the ball, but

    As soon as he attached himself to Carlos, Nie Fei felt as if he had hit a wall and was immediately bounced away. At the same time, his speed also slowed down significantly after being hit by this collision!

    Being able to gain a foothold in the crowded European football world, Carlos relies not only on speed, assist ability and strong free kicks, but his confrontation ability is also not inferior to those strong European defenders!

    Although he is short, his lower body is stable and powerful, and his legs are unusually thick. In the competition of strength, Nie Fei, who is 1.78 meters tall, is not on the same level at all!

    "Haha, you fragile boy do you want to compete with me in strength? We'll wait until we're ten kilograms heavier!" Carlos thought proudly.

    Carlos, who was so carried away, soon learned his lesson. Just when he was about to catch up with the ball, Sun Chenghai quickly stepped forward and made a beautiful tackle from the side. He scooped the ball out before he could control it.  Sideline!

    ¡°Old Sun, thank you very much!¡± Nie Fei ran back with lingering fear: ¡°This guy is as strong as an ox!¡±

    "Haha, it doesn't matter, defense is not your task." Sun Chenghai said with a smile: "But this guy is really powerful. It will be difficult for me to defend him by myself. I will need more help from you then."

    "Damn, this kid came up pretty fast." Carlos ran to pick up the ball depressedly: "Today is not going well"

    "The Chinese team's right wing is indeed very strong. Nie Fei plays for Roma and Sun Chenghai plays for Arsenal It seems that the focus of offense should be more on our right wing" On the Brazilian coaching bench, Scola  Li rubbed his chin and thought.

    Carlos threw the ball to Rivaldo, and then inserted it near the baseline. Rivaldo immediately made a pass before Li Gang came up to him, and passed the ball in front of Carlos.

    This is Carlos' favorite offensive method. With his speed, it is difficult for any defender to catch up with him when running on empty feet.

    But Sun Chenghai was not slow either. When Carlos just stopped the ball, Sun Chenghai rushed over quickly and happened to be on the path of Carlos' inward cut. Nie Fei also withdrew. Although his defensive ability  Not too strong, but with his speed to make up for it, Sun Chenghai's pressure has obviously been reduced a lot.

    "Return, you idiot!" Rivaldo shouted at Carlos: "Both of them are very fast, don't force it!"

    Carlos snorted and reluctantly passed the ball back. Rivaldo picked up the ball near the sideline, dunked it with his left foot, and then gave the ball to Ronaldinho in the middle!

    After Ronaldinho got the ball, Deco, who was returning to defense, immediately stopped in front of him. Li Gang had been attracted to the wing by Rivaldo just now, and Deco had to take on the role of filling in.

    With a light step on his bicycle, Ronaldinho pretended to pass by and then secretly passed the ball to Cafu on the right. Cafu directly kicked the ground ball into the penalty area. Ronaldo received the ball and passed it back.  Waldo got ahead of Li Gang and hit a powerful long-range shot!

    Jiang Hai struggled to block the ball, and Li Wei immediately made a big kick.

    The ball flew into the frontcourt and Lucio grabbed it over Adriano's head. Kleberson took the ball and handed it to Ronaldinho in front. Ronaldinho saw that Deco did not step forward to block it immediately and suddenly raised his head.  Feet, long-distance lob!

    Jiang Hai quickly took a big step back and cautiously stretched out his hand to lift the ball out of the baseline for a corner kick.

    "Brazil's offense is coming up." Mourinho said to himself.

    Ronaldinho took a corner kick, Jiang Hai hit the ball out of the penalty area with both fists, and Deco passed the ball to Nie Fei in front of Kleberson. Nie Fei just took two steps forward with the ball, but was hit by a beautiful move by Robert Carlos.  The tackle was broken!

    &nbsp;"You won't have another chance!" After passing the ball to Silva in front, Carlos bared his teeth at Nie Fei.

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 508 One Hundred and Forty-Nine

    Chapter 508 One Hundred and Forty-Nine

    "Fifteen minutes have passed since the goal just now, and the score is still 1-0. The Chinese team is leading Brazil." The ESPN commentator looked at the watch and then said to the guests around him: "The Chinese team played well.  Ah, although the situation was passive after taking the lead, it did not give Brazil many opportunities, and it was able to launch counterattacks from time to time It is really surprising. "

    "Actually, we shouldn't underestimate the Chinese team. They performed very well four years ago. They only lost two goals to France and were on par with Denmark - you know, Denmark won in the quarter-finals.  They only lost one goal to Brazil. If it weren't for bad luck, they might have replaced Denmark in the quarterfinals. Let's look at the performance of Chinese players in European competitions - we can no longer regard them as  Individually, this is a strong national team," the guest replied.

    On the field, Cafu's pass from the wing was grabbed by General Fan and cleared over Ronaldo's head. The ball flying out of the penalty area was caught by Nie Fei who was retreating. He immediately sent the ball up the frontcourt with a kick. The Chinese team's counterattack  !

    Adriano took the ball, and Lucio immediately came up behind him!

    When Lucio was playing the main role in Yunjia Tianyu, Adriano was still playing in the reserve team, but he played alongside Lucio in the Asian Club Cup. Naturally, he knew that although Lucio was a defender, he was not as fast.  No slower than yourself!

    So he gave up the idea of ??running long distances with the ball, used his body to forcibly smash the ball, turned around, and immediately sent the ball to the feet of Hao Dong, who was a little ahead!

    Facing Junior¡¯s defense, Hao Dong drew a half circle on the ball with his left foot, then dunked the ball forward and forced a breakthrough!

    Junior¡¯s reaction was not slow at all. He turned around and stuck close to Hao Dong, and then continued to use collisions to slow down Hao Dong¡¯s progress!

    The two of them moved forward entangled.  Hao Dong could no longer hold on under the continuous collision. Although he was about to rush into the penalty area, he could only stop and dunk the ball back.

    Junior was dodged, and Hao Dong immediately seized the momentary opportunity and volleyed from outside the penalty area!

    Marcos jumped up, blocked the ball with his left hand first, and then pressed it up with his right hand, pressing the ball tightly under him!

    "Damn it! Their bodies are so good!" Hao Dong stared at Junior angrily, then ran back.

    Marcos quickly got up from the ground.  Then he threw the ball hard: "Counterattack!"

    Silva caught the ball and turned around, then immediately distributed the ball to Cafu on the right.

    Ma Tian came up to defend Cafu. This time Cafu didn't plan to fight with him anymore. He threw away the Chinese team captain with a beautiful crotch pass, and then rushed up the right wing with the ball.

    Although Ma Tian was chasing after him, he still couldn't catch up with Cafu when running without the ball, and could only barely avoid being completely thrown away by him.

    Wu Jiying came up to meet him, and he was about to form a pincer attack with Ma Tian.  But this time Cafu passed the ball!

    The ball landed in the middle. At the call of Ronaldinho, Ronaldinho, who also had a pair of buck teeth, grinned - riding a bicycle!

    Li Gang was shaken off balance by this extremely realistic fake move. Ronaldinho sent the ball forward, and then he was about to pass him!

    In the continuous confrontation in the midfield, the Chinese team was completely defeated!

    Ronaldinho is about to break into the penalty area.  The two central defenders of the Chinese team were being restrained by Ronaldo and Rivaldo. Li Gang had no choice but to reach behind and pull down Ronaldinho.

    The referee¡¯s whistle sounded. He ran over and showed Li Gang a yellow card, and then awarded the Brazilian team a direct free kick at the top of the penalty area!

    "It seems that except for the right wing, the Chinese team is still at a disadvantage in other positions." Mourinho sighed and said that there were no big problems in the Chinese team's defense just now, and there were no obvious loopholes, but in the two  In this one-on-one match, the Chinese players were clearly at a disadvantage, which led Li Gang to resort to fouling to stop the opponent's attack.

    ¡°To be precise, with the exception of four players, the other players on the Chinese team are far behind the Brazilian players in terms of strength¡± Benitez said.  Wenger and Mourinho naturally know which four people he is talking about: "On the defensive line, we can also rely on the numerical advantage and narrow space to narrow the gap, but in this kind of counterattack, one-on-one is obvious.  It showed."

    "There's nothing we can do about it." Wenger shook his head: "Brazil has too many good players. Except for a few teams, no team can compare with them in the number of stars! There is only one team in the world.  Just a Brazilian national team"

    "Human wall, human wall! The line is even longerBe strict!  "Jiang Hai shouted loudly, instructing his teammates in front of him to line up the wall. There was no way. Brazil had too many players who were good at free kicks, whether it was Rivaldo's straight drop, Ronaldinho's weird arc or Carlos's  The big shots are world-famous. Although Jiang Hai is confident in his height and reaction, he still dare not underestimate him.

    "Xiao Fei, come here!" Pei Wei suddenly stood up.  After waving to the court, the fourth official frowned and did not go over to interfere - after all, it was within the scope of the dead ball, and some actions were understandable.

    "What's the matter, boss?" Nie Fei picked up a bottle of water and took a big sip, then asked Pei Wei.

    "Tell Jiang Hai that the opponent must not move in advance before shooting! They will probably let Carlos shoot hard in the direction where there is no wall! It is not that easy to shoot a shot that can directly bypass the wall, but  A direct shot like this is very powerful, understand?" Pei Wei said loudly to Nie Fei.

    "Got it." Nie Fei nodded, then threw down the water bottle and ran towards the penalty area.

    "Well, it's really possible." After hearing what Nie Fei conveyed, Jiang Hai nodded. Indeed, in official competitions, even the best direct free kick player in the world only has a one-third chance of being able to do so.  A world wave that bypasses the human wall and hits the blind corner is the opposite. Instead, monsters like Carlos directly hit the near corner that is not blocked by the human wall, making it more difficult to defend.

    The Chinese team¡¯s human wall was finally set up under the command of Jiang Haidi. The human wall of six people blocked the left side of the goal tightly. The other four defensive players were staring at the Brazilian offensive players in the penalty area.

    Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Carlos stood in front of the ball. When the referee blew the whistle for the penalty kick, Carlos, who was five meters away from the ball, started his famous little step!

    "Is it really him who shoots? Or is it just a pretense?" Jiang Hai thought quickly in his mind. At this time, he saw Rivaldo standing on the right side of the ball raising his foot!

    "It's him" Jiang Hai just thought of this.  I saw that Rivaldo just pushed the ball slightly laterally, while Ronaldinho, who was opposite him, stepped on the ball hard and then let go of his foot!

    Carlos, who happened to run close to the ball, immediately swung his thick left leg and hit the ball hard!

    The ball flashed a white light in the air and rushed straight to the upper left corner of the goal!

    "It's really a close corner!" Jiang Hai didn't have time to regret that he didn't pay all his attention to Carlos, but fortunately, his footsteps didn't move. After seeing the ball's direction, he jumped up, stretched out his hand and crossed the direction of the ball.  On the route!

    "I jumped" I felt the impact on my palm.  Jiang Hai felt happy and was about to throw the ball out with all his strength, but

    The power contained in the ball was obviously beyond Jiang Hai's expectation. Not only was he unable to deflect the ball, but the ball bounced off his right hand!

    The ball changed direction slightly and hit the inside of the goal post hard, then bounced into the goal!

    "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL - Robert - Carlos!" The Brazilian commentator jumped up and roared passionately: "A wonderful direct free kick! The ball flew into the goal almost instantly!  So much speed, so much power! There is only one person in the world who can shoot such a free kick!"

    "This conceded goal we have nothing to say" Wong Tai Sin sighed: "I think a free kick with such a tricky angle, power and speed will be difficult to hit even if Carlos takes another shot! Jiang Hai has already  I tried my best, but still couldn¡¯t save the ball!¡±

    "Absolute world wave! The naked eye can hardly keep up with the speed of the ball! Roberto Carlos is indeed a monster!" The ESPN commentator shouted loudly: "The statistics on the scene have come out, the speed is 100 per hour.  Forty-nine kilometers! Terrible shooting speed! The Chinese team¡¯s goalkeeper Jiang Hai once caught the ball, but he still couldn¡¯t stop it from hitting the net!¡±

    Carlos waved his fist vigorously, and then roared loudly.  Immediately afterwards, other Brazilian players swarmed up and surrounded him in the middle to celebrate, while the Chinese players both on and off the court looked helpless.

    Shooting at a speed of 149 kilometers per hour - what is this concept?  This is the fastest record since there are statistics on shooting speed!  Although in the 1990 World Cup, Germany's Matthaus reportedly scored a long-range shot with a speed of 200 kilometers per hour.  But there are no official statistics after all!  As Wong Tai Sin said, if Carlos were to take such a shot again, he might not be able to hit it!  But such a shot actually appeared in the match between China and Brazil. What can anyone do?

    "Okay, okay! EveryoneDon't be discouraged by this ball!  "Milu stood up from the coaching bench, clapped his hands and said: "This is just an accident We have to believe in our strength. Before conceding the goal, Brazil could not even create any good shooting opportunities  ¡­Insist on playing with me as the main player and strengthen the defense again.  Do you understand?  "

    "Understood!" The players nodded one after another, and then returned to their positions waiting for the kick-off.

    The game is still very long!  Every Chinese player is thinking this.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 509 God Bless

    Such a conceding goalour luck is really not good.  "Don said.

    "But our players don't seem to be affected." Chu Guanghu said: "It seems that their movements are not stiff yet."

    "After the last game, they should be more mature." Pei Wei laughed: "Besides, being equalized by Brazil is not a shame."

    ¡°This way we still have hope.¡± Milu concluded.

    After the restart, the Chinese team's offense did not seem to be affected. Offensively, they still launched the offense through Ludke, and then the offense mainly started from the right, and the left focused more on defense. On defense, the back  The field still maintains a numerical advantage, using a sea of ????people tactics to counter Brazil's technical advantage.

    "Well, it's a very pragmatic tactic." Mourinho nodded: "You can't defend against a team like Brazil. Defending will only make the players collapse in the face of increasing pressure, and you can't attack blindly.  Otherwise, everyone will definitely collapse under Brazil's all-round attack It is probably the only way to defend firmly while not forgetting to attack."

    "But it's difficult to master the degree" Benitez touched his chin and said: "There must be a balance between the two, otherwise it will only be self-defeating. This is a test for the Chinese team, at least in 1998  , the Chinese team at that time could not do this.¡±

    "From now on, it seems that the Chinese team is doing pretty well." Wenger laughed next to him: "Although there is a so-called saying that 'controlling the midfield can control the game,' but after Maradona, there was no such thing.  A player can do this In modern football, the most important area is within thirty meters from the goal. Whether it is offense or defense, unnecessary possession of the ball in the midfield can only increase the attack time unnecessarily.  It caused the team¡¯s offensive pace to slow down.¡±

    Among the fans who watched this game live, the three coaches were probably the most relaxed. Although they had a better impression of the Chinese team, they did not expect the Chinese team to defeat Brazil, so they could win with the best possible performance.  Treat the game with a fair attitude - what they value more is what they can learn from this game, or what players they find worth introducing.

    Pei Wei, who is sitting on the coaching bench, is not as relaxed as his three old friends. He has completely entered the role - the role of a fan. When the Chinese team launches an attack, his face will be full of excitement. When the Chinese team defends, Pei Wei will be full of excitement.  Shi had a nervous look on his face, and his performance infected the other substitutes.  They began to cheer for their teammates on the field like ordinary fans.

    Brazil launched an attack from the center. Rivaldo and Ronaldinho switched positions. Rivaldo's beautiful movement attracted Deco, leaving Ronaldinho alone to deal with Li Gang, who had a yellow card.

    "Captain, go help Li Gang! He already has a yellow card!" Wu Jiying shouted at Ma Tian. Ma Tian nodded and rushed towards Ronaldinho.

    He just rushed to Ronaldinho.  Ronaldinho passed the ball, and the ball rolled out between Li Gang and Ma Tian and landed at the feet of Cafu.

    Cafu dribbled the ball and forced a cut inside. Wu Jiying stuck to him tightly. Cafu suddenly made an emergency stop, then stretched out his foot to poke the ball between Wu Jiying's legs. The ball passed!

    Wu Jiying was shaken and Cafu was stuck behind him. He secretly pulled Cafu's jersey, and then quickly let go - Cafu's speed slowed down a bit as soon as he pulled it.  General Fan rushed out of the penalty area and kicked the ball out.

    Cafu raised his hand to indicate that Wu Jiying had committed a foul, but the referee ignored him.

    The ball that was released was grabbed by Silva and pushed over Nie Fei's head. Then he rushed forward two steps and after controlling the ball, he passed the ball to Rivaldo in front.

    Deco blocked the pass.  Silva did not pass the ball out, but passed it sideways.

    Lucio stepped in to assist and received the ball. In such a hurry, no one came up to defend him!

    In the Bundesliga, Lucio has staged a good show of advancing forward to assist and score more than once. His forward penetration is very distinctive. He does not just pass the ball out casually, but like the former German famous players Beckenbauer and Sammer.  Also insert the ball and break through!

    However, he rarely does this in the Brazilian national team. After all, there are many excellent attackers in the frontcourt, and he only needs to defend in the backcourt. But when he suddenly does this, it is really difficult to guard against him!

    ?With no one on guard.  Lucio dribbled the ball forward for almost ten meters before Li Gang dropped Ronaldinho and hurriedly defended him. General Fan also ran out of the penalty area.  Fill Li Gang's position to defend Ronaldinho.

    Lucio raised his leg and pretended to shoot, tempting Li Gang to stretch his leg to block it, and then suddenly thrust the ball forward. After getting rid of Li Gang, he kicked the ball in front of the penalty area.??Long shot!

    General Fan blocked the ball with his body, but Ronaldinho immediately followed up with another kick. Jiang Hai jumped up and narrowly missed the ball!

    Sun Chenghai stopped the ball before Carlos, then turned around and kicked the ball into the frontcourt!

    Adelaide near the center circle

    Jumped up, even though there was interference from Junior behind him, he still used his chest and stretched his feet to pick the ball under the ball. He lifted the ball over Junior's head, and then quickly turned around and broke through!

    "Wright! Charge me!" Pei Wei on the coaching bench shouted with emotion. Now there is only Adriano in the frontcourt of the Chinese team, and everyone else has returned to defense, while Lucio is playing in the backcourt of the Brazilian team.  After the first assist, there were only two defenders left, and one of them, Junior, had basically been got rid of by Adriano. This was a good opportunity!

    Junior didn't expect that Adriano, who was as big as him, could make such dexterous movements. Adriano got rid of him without warning. When he turned around, he was already caught by Adriano's huge body.  With his body blocked behind him, he had no choice but to reach out and grab Adriano's clothes, preparing to foul in the center circle!

    Feeling a pulling movement behind him, Adriano did not fall to the ground, but rushed forward with the ball!

    Junior was brought to the ground and his hands were involuntarily released. Adriano, who no longer had any scruples, rushed forward and rushed into the Brazilian half!

    "Wright! Go!" This time it was Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho in the box who shouted at the same time

    You know, although the three of them do not expect China to defeat Brazil, it does not mean that they do not want to see this!  What's more, all three of them have taken Adriano with them

    When facing a first-class team like Brazil with outstanding offensive capabilities and greatly enhanced defensive capabilities, it is very important for the Chinese team to seize counterattack opportunities, and in these counterattacks, the Chinese team cannot invest  Too many troops, this is when individual combat ability is emphasized, so in Milutin's tactical arrangement, Adriano is the only player who can enjoy staying in the center circle and not returning to defense, because he himself is a capable player.  The player who scored the goal all by himself!  Even Nie Fei is a step behind him at this point, especially when the three defenders of the Brazilian team are all over 1.85 meters tall, as tall as a wolf and a tiger

    Edmilson rushed up from the side. He was only a little shorter than Ade. Although his speed may be a little worse, Ade had the ball at his feet, so although Adriano was still sprinting forward,  But he still couldn't get rid of Edmilson's defense.

    The two stumbled all the way to the Brazilian team's penalty area. Adriano suddenly stopped, and Edmilson also stopped. But soon, Adriano suddenly moved the ball into the penalty area.  accelerate!

    Edmilson was also shaken away. Although the ball had been moved by Ade to a place far away from the goal, he was still able to get the ball before Marcos struck!

    Adriano believes that no matter how small the angle is, he will be able to hit the ball!

    After striding to catch up with the ball, Adriano swung his left foot in the corner of the small penalty area, glanced at the goal, and immediately took off and shot into the far corner!

    Marcos stretched out his hand hard, but still missed a little, and the ball passed by his fingertips!

    "Go in!" At this moment, countless Chinese fans were shouting.

    With a "clang" sound, the ball hit the inside of the goal post, and then started rolling on the goal line

    Adriano wanted to get up and rush forward to take a kick, but a figure rushed over from outside the penalty area faster than him, causing a gust of wind, and then twisted his body and drove the ball far away from the goal line!

    After kicking the ball out, the man couldn't stop himself and rolled directly into the goal!

    Although you can¡¯t see his face clearly, you can tell from the shining bald head that the man who saved the ball was Roberto Carlos, who had the unshirkable responsibility for the first goal conceded!

    "Well done! Robert!" Marcos ran over and pulled him out of the net, stroking his bald head and praising loudly.

    "Damn it, do you want to create an upset? No way with me!" Roberto Carlos spat on the ground: "Damn it, you made me eat a piece of grass!"

    "What a pity!" the ESPN commentator shouted repeatedly: "The Chinese team almost expanded the score again! Adriano's breakthrough in front was perfect, and his final shot was also quite good! It's a pity that God did not favor him at that moment.  The ball hit the goal post. Of course, Brazil would not only thank God, but also Robert Carlos.If you give up and run sixty meters, the ball may still roll into the goal!  After conceding the first goal because he was passed by, Carlos made up for his mistake with his performance, equalizing with a free kick, and then a decisive goal clearance!  If there is a God, then at that moment Roberto Carlos was the God of Brazil!  "

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 510 Brazil refuses to be unpopular

    Deriano knelt on the ground, clasped his hands and moved them forward twice.

    As the ESPN commentator said, he has done it perfectly. Whether it is getting rid of or shooting, he can't score a goal. Who can blame him?

    "We still have a chance! It's our foul ball, Wright, stand up and prepare to attack!" Deco ran forward and shouted at Adriano. At this time, Sun Chenghai had already thrown the ball into the court, which happened to be  Falling at Deco's feet.

    After shaking for a few times, Deco still passed the ball to Nie Fei's feet under Kleberson's defense. Nie Fei sent the ball into the penalty area and then ran forward. Adriano played the ball in the middle and inserted it.  Defei received the ball under Silva's defense, and then passed it to the feet of Hao Dong who was a little further away. Dong shot directly, but Marcos fell to the ground and threw the ball into his arms.

    Seeing the end of this attack, the defenders of the Chinese team immediately rushed back like a tide. Ronaldo had just received a pass from Rivaldo in the center circle. There were no less than four defenders of the Chinese team in front of him.

    Ronaldo's performance has been a bit silent since the beginning of the game. Perhaps it is because the Chinese team is heavily deployed in the penalty area. The "alien" has not even had a few chances to win the ball, and he is not good at fighting for headers.  , so Ronaldo has become a part of Brazil's frontcourt trident that has almost disappeared.

    "Ronaldo's condition is not very good. Three consecutive years of recuperation has worn away a lot of his energy, so our defense can be more relaxed." Chu Guanghu said.

    "You can't underestimate him. Even if he can only maintain 80% of his peak form, he is still the best forward on the planet! And he has been holding back for three years. Once he breaks out, any team will be stunned.  You can't ignore him!" Pei Wei replied seriously. No one knows Ronaldo's performance in this cup better than him.  He broke the curse of the World Cup's top scorer scoring only six goals since 1978. This result alone is even more than he achieved during his peak period in 1998.::Arrived!

    "What a speed!" Tang Pengju next to him suddenly screamed. Pei Wei and Chu Guanghu looked up at the same time, just in time to see Ronaldo rushing past Li Gang with the ball!

    "Second one!" Ronaldo thought in his mind. Just now, the defender of the Chinese team thought he would pass the ball, but Ronaldo chose to carry the ball forward alone. Wu Jiying, who had no time to react, was the first to be thrown away by him, and he carried a ball on his back.  Li Gang, who was given a yellow card and was a little hesitant in his movements, was also rushed past by Ronaldo!

    Almost instantly, there were only two opponents left in front of Ronaldo - the Chinese team's central defender partner.  General Fan and Li Wei!

    Ronaldo dribbled the ball and pressed forward step by step, while General Fan and Li Wei retreated step by step!  They were completely unable to steal the ball from Ronaldo's feet and could only retreat step by step!

    But this scene is very different in the eyes of others - the two central defenders of the Chinese team have such speed that they can not be thrown away by Ronaldo!

    At this time, Ronaldo was also very annoyed. The number 14 pounced very hard, but after he dodged, the number 5 would always stop in front of him, and then the number 14 immediately retreated to form a double pack.  Cliphis own characteristics of speed and explosive power are completely unable to be used.

    "Chain defense? These two defenders can also do this?" Ronaldo didn't want to go on like this.  Seeing that the defenders of the Chinese team had already returned to defend, they immediately turned around and passed the ball to Ronaldinho, who was assisting behind him.

    Faced with the Chinese team¡¯s defense, which had already returned to its defensive position, Ronaldinho had no good solution, so he passed the ball back to Silva¡¯s feet behind him, and the Brazilian team began to control the ball.

    "Faced with this kind of intensive defense, even if Brazil's short-pass penetration ability is excellent, it may be difficult to score." Mourinho said: "Fortunately, the Chinese team played a warm-up match with Portugal before the start of the World Cup, otherwise they would not  Having experience against teams like this.¡±

    ¡°I heard that Pei Wei came up with this proposal.¡± Benitez said with a smile. Wenger and Mourinho both laughed. In their minds, Pei Wei is definitely the boss who knows football best.  It is not unusual at all to be able to make such constructive suggestions.

    It¡¯s not that Brazil has never experienced such a dense defense. In fact, they often encounter this situation.  Therefore, they also played very patiently, constantly switching back and forth in the hope of attracting the Chinese defenders. However, the Chinese players were unmoved. They did not follow Brazil's back-and-forth maneuvers and shift their defensive focus to stabilize the center.  For the biggest goal - facing such a tough opponent, even Brazil has no good solution.

    Cafu took the ball on the right, and after trying unsuccessfully to break forward, he seemingly had no choice but to pass the ball to Rivaldo in the center.

    In addition to back-and-forth scheduling and long passes,Besides, what other ways are there to break through dense defense?

    "Long shot!" Mourinho said.

    Rivaldo caught the ball and turned around, seeing that Li Gang did not come over immediately.  Immediately pick up the left

    He hit the ball hard!

    Li Gang flew over, but it was already too late.  The ball flew past his body and flew straight to the lower right corner of the goal!

    In the dense crowd, the ball managed to find a path and flew smoothly into the small penalty area. Jiang Hai fell to the ground and barely blocked the ball with his toes. General Fan immediately made a big kick to clear the ball.

    The ball flew toward the midfield and was knocked down by the 1.9-meter-tall Silva. Kleberson took the ball and passed it forward again. This time the ball passed to Ronaldinho's feet.

    Li Gang pressed forward immediately. Ronaldinho moved the ball to the side with the outside of his left foot. Li Gang immediately stretched out his foot to poke, and then he immediately found that the ball suddenly disappeared from under his eyes!

    Ronaldinho¡¯s left foot quickly retracted from the right side of the ball, and in the next second it appeared on the left side of the ball. He quickly dunked back, dodged Li Gang¡¯s stretched-out foot, and then broke forward!

    ??Flick the cow¡¯s tail!  One of Ronaldinho's future stunts will appear for the first time in the World Cup!

    Thunderous cheers rang out over the Jeju World Cup Stadium. Ronaldinho's wonderful skills made all neutral fans dazzled!

    "This is" Benitez's face that never seemed to change was also moved, and Mourinho next to him joined in: "The stunt of Rivelino, the 1970 World Cup champion, I was officially  I saw Ronaldo from the 1998 season during the game!¡±

    "Brazil really has a lot of geniuses! It seems that within the next four years, this guy will become the new core of Brazil!" Wenger said with a sigh.

    After getting rid of Li Gang, Ronaldinho did not continue to move forward, because there was still a whole defense line of the Chinese team in front of him-but stretched his foot to pick the ball under the ball, and then his calf suddenly exerted force-spoon shot!

    The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, passed through the numerous figures in the penalty area, and flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal. Jiang Hai took a long step back and reached out to lift the ball out of the baseline.

    "They started to strengthen their long-range shots." Tang Pengju said.

    "That would be easier to defend." Milu pursed his lips: "The success rate of long-range shots is very low If Brazil wants to use long-range shots to score goals, it means they have no good way to do it.  Attack what time is it now?"

    "Thirty-eight minutes." Chu Guanghu looked at his watch: "There are about ten minutes left before the first half is over."

    Milu nodded: "If we can keep the tie until the end of the first half, then we will take the initiative"

    Silva¡¯s long shot!  General Fan used his body to block it. Carlos fired directly from the right side of the penalty area. The ball hit Li Gang and bounced into the penalty area. Ronaldo made a quick kick and the ball hit Li Wei again and changed the line. Jiang Hai easily passed the ball.  Pounce.

    "Hold on! The first half is almost over!" Jiang Hai shouted, and then threw the ball hard.

    The Chinese team's offense advanced to the front of the Brazilian penalty area before being intercepted by the opponent. Brazil took advantage of the opportunity to launch an attack, but Ronaldinho was brought down to the ground by Deco in the center circle. When he took a free kick, Brazil would face the entire team again.  A well-prepared Chinese defense line.

    Seeing the time passing by, the fourth official on the sidelines had already marked two minutes of stoppage time. At this time

    Ronaldo withdrew from the penalty area, and Rivaldo immediately sent the ball to his feet. Ronaldo raised his right foot. Li Gang reflexively jumped up to block his long shot, but Ronaldo dunked the ball and got rid of him.  Breaking into the restricted area!

    Li Wei pounced on him, Ronaldo feinted with his legs continuously, then moved the ball to the side and broke through again!

    "He can still pass people in such a small range!" General Fan no longer meant to despise Ronaldo. He and Sun Chenghai rushed to Ronaldo at the same time. A forward like him got the ball in the penalty area.  Just like a fish entering water!

    Ronaldo¡¯s feet kept swimming around the ball. After moving it back and forth a few times, Ronaldo poked the ball between General Fan¡¯s legs, and then rushed between the two!

    Seeing Ronaldo rushing past him, General Fan subconsciously stretched his legs

    "Beep¡ª¡ª" At the same time as Ronaldo fell, the referee's whistle sounded. He ran towards the penalty area and pointed his hand firmly at the penalty spot!

    Penalty kick!  This foul action is undisputed. General Fan did tripped Ronaldo's leg, otherwise Ronaldo would have faced the goalkeeper directly!

    ? ?The only consolation for the Chinese team is that General Fan did not receive a yellow card for this action.

    Taking the ball from Ronaldo¡¯s hands, Ronaldinho scored in one stroke, 2 to 1. Brazil finally overtook the score before the end of the first half!

    ¡°Brazil refuses to be upset!¡± the Brazilian commentator¡¯s roar echoed through the sky!

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 511 Raid

    Before halftime, trailing Brazil 1 to 2, this does not seem to be a handicap result, but obtaining such a result in this form is really difficult for the Chinese team players to accept - they played very hard, three minutes  They took the lead and did not allow Brazil, which has the best offensive line "3r" in the world, to create a particularly threatening shot. However, two set kicks - a free kick and a penalty kick - wiped out all their efforts.  , it is indeed a bit unfair.

    But no one blamed General Fan. He did nothing wrong in the defense just now. At least his foul was timely - after all, there was a possibility that the penalty kick would not be scored, and if Ronaldo was allowed to rush over like that,  There are countless ways Ronaldo can get the ball into the goal with a one-on-one goal like this!

    "This is football. Maybe we worked hard but didn't get what we deserved, but we should also see that we fell behind because of two such goals. This is actually the most advantageous kind of falling behind."

    Milu smiled easily. He knew that at this time, he should use his own mentality to make the players more relaxed: "Being behind is disadvantageous, but falling behind like this, we have proven our strength to fans all over the world.  And actually, this game is not a life and death battle. Even if we lose the game, we still have a chance to qualify, so we don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡±

    "Li Gang, you already have a yellow card, so Brazil will definitely break through from you more. If they can get you down, Brazil will have an absolute disadvantage - and they already did this in the first half.  I did it, so I will replace you in the second half. Have a good rest and prepare for the next game." Milu turned to Zhang Yiming: "You will take Li Gang's place in the second half - do you understand?"

    Zhang Yiming pointed at himself and opened his mouth in surprise - this time the Chinese team brought nine midfielders, and he is almost the least famous among them. And in the defensive midfielder position, there is also Liaoning captain Zhao Junzhe  Waiting, he didn't expect that he would get the chance to play.

    Turning his head, he saw Pei Wei looking at him and smiling, and then realized that it was true, and immediately nodded vigorously: "I will run regardless of my physical strength No matter who it is, they can't easily break through in front of me!  "

    "Very good." Milu nodded with satisfaction.  There are many good defensive midfielders in China now, but apart from Li Gang, there is only one defensive midfielder with huge defensive area, fierce stealing ability and continuous running ability, Zhang Yiming. This is why he gave a precious player quota to Zhang Yiming.  The reason¡ª¡ªit's not just to bring a few more Yunjia Tianyu players!

    He pulled up the tactical layout board: "In the second half, we have to play more proactively. Our shrinking defense in the first half caused Brazil a lot of trouble. So they must think that we will continue to use this tactic in the second half, so  After the second half begins, we have to attack first!¡±

    "In the second half, we kicked off first. Wu Jiying, at the beginning of the second half, you have to stand as far forward as possible. After the kickoff, you and Nie Fei rush forward at the same time. Since our offense in the first half was basically  They are all concentrated on the right side, so most of their attention will definitely be on the right side. This is an opportunity we can take advantage of. Deco, after the kick-off, you have to pass the ball to you through the midfield.  Then when you show your excellent passing ability, send the ball to Wu Jiying's feet immediately and catch them off guard! If you fail to score, focus the ball to the left in the next attack.  , Li Gang is responsible for filling in for Wu Jiying, and when they start to shift their defensive focus to the left, they will attack from the right! "

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "Although they have the strongest two wings in the world, the two wings are still the most vulnerable part of their defense!" Milu slammed his hand on the tactical layout board: "So in the second half, we must resolutely fight on both sides.  Road. At least suppress their attacks from the wing!"

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    "What did you two think of the first half?" Wenger asked Mourinho and Benitez with a smile during the intermission.

    "The performance of the stars determines the outcome." Mourinho shrugged: "The only reason why the Chinese team conceded two goals is that Brazil has players like Carlos and Ronaldo."

    "Milu didn't have any tactical problems. In fact, the Chinese team played very well. It's quite good to achieve such a result when the overall strength gap is so obvious. Even if they lost the game in the end, they  Still a winner," Benitez replied.

    ¡°If I were Milu, I wouldn¡¯t fight Brazil in the second half. After all, the goal of this game has been achieved. If I can¡¯t defeat the opponent,Under such circumstances, it doesn't matter much whether you can score a point or not. For the Chinese team, it really doesn't matter.

    This is the third game in the group. Too much physical energy is consumed in this game and only the result is the most important.  "Mourinho said.

    He is a pragmatic person and will never do anything he considers unnecessary for the sake of so-called fame. It is reasonable to say such a thing. After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Brazil occupies the first place in this group.  There is basically no doubt about the first place. It is most realistic for the other three teams to target second place. For the Chinese team, which has already defeated Costa Rica, the most direct target now should be Turkey.

    "The Chinese team has made a substitution Li Gang came off the field and was replaced by that little guy Zhang Yiming." Wenger glanced at the players who had walked out of the locker room and said.

    "This is what it should be." Mourinho nodded naturally: "Li Gang has a yellow card, which will make him have a big taboo on defense Instead of letting him play on the court with his hands tied, it is better to  Bringing in a defensive midfielder who has no scruples and plenty of physical strength. Zhang Yiming is a good young man. Although his skills are rough, his defensive ability is not bad at all. You must know that he has played with world-class defensive midfielders such as Dunga and Gattuso.  As the current head coach of Yunjia Tianyu, Mourinho has a preference for the Yunjia players in the Chinese team. In his opinion, it is enough for the Chinese team to let Yunjia players play.

    "This Milu has recruited six Yunjia players, but only one can play the main role. In fact, whether it is Zhang Yiming, Zhu Guosheng or Wu Jiang, they may not be worse than Li Gang, General Fan and Wu Jiying in terms of strength." Benitez  He also complained, completely forgetting that he only recruited three Yunjia Tianyu players into the team during the 1998 World Cup.

    "Milu will not do this. A national team must balance all forces in order to avoid civil strife. General Fan and Wu Jiying are both veteran international players, and Li Gang is an overseas player. Zhang Yiming and the others may not necessarily be better than this."  There are three people, so Milu can only make the lineup based on his status. "Wenger still understands the world: "Milu would do the same thing if it were me. Only when the team is united can it exert its greatest combat effectiveness."

    Mourinho and Benitez stopped talking, and at this time the second half of the game had begun!

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    The referee looked at his watch and then blew the whistle to start the game. Adriano passed the ball to Dong and then ran forward. At the same time, Nie Fei on the right and Wu Jiying on the left accelerated towards the Brazilian goal.  Rushed over at halftime!

    "Oh? Do you want to launch a surprise attack?" Scolari thought on the coaching bench.

    Dong took the ball, and Deco had already rushed up from behind. Hao Dong immediately passed the ball, and Deco rushed up with the ball, followed by Hao Dong and also rushed through the half-court.

    Ronaldo and Rivaldo rushed towards Deco at the same time, but Hao Dong intentionally or unintentionally stepped in front of them while rushing forward, and Deco was able to successfully pass through the center circle!

    Deco rushed through the center circle and looked up to the right. Carlos immediately stood between him and Nie Fei, but Deco made a mistake and passed the ball!

    A fast grounder!  The ball passed between two Brazilian defensive midfielders and three defenders, and landed accurately in front of Wu Jiying!

    "Beautiful 20-meter mid-range pass! And it's a ground ball, so beautiful!" the ESPN commentator shouted loudly.

    "Oops!" Cafu didn't completely focus on Wu Jiying just now. After all, the Chinese team's left back was basically only half-time in the first half, which also gave him the illusion that this full-back would not  attack!

    But you must know that in terms of overall assist ability, Wu Jiying is not inferior to Sun Chenghai!

    Cafu turned around and chased Wu Jiying, but Wu Jiying, who had started early, had already thrown him away for a long distance and was driving the ball forward along the left road!

    Before Junior stepped out to defend the penalty area, Wu Jiying had already dribbled the ball to the bottom line. After briefly observing the situation in the penalty area, he immediately made a pass!

    Adriano, who rushed into the penalty area, jumped up high, and Lucio, who was not to be outdone, also jumped up: "Wright, although you are making rapid progress, I don't believe you can still have such an excellent header.  ability¡­¡­"

    As soon as Lucio thought of this, he suddenly realized that the height of Wu Jiying's cross seemed to be a little too high. Neither he nor Adriano could top the ball!

    Lucio, who was in the air, reluctantly turned his head and glanced at the landing point of the ball, and then saw Hao Dong coming in from behind and flying into the air to shoot!

    The ball changed direction and flew towards the upper right corner of the goal. Marcos jumped up and reached across the ball.He touched the front of the ball, then pushed hard, and the ball spun around and then flew out of the baseline!

    ¡°What a risk! The Chinese team¡¯s surprise attack at the beginning of the second half almost scored a goal!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 512 Good Luck Comes

    Chapter 512 Good luck comes

    "Damn it! This goalkeeper reacts so quickly!" Seeing the ball go out of the baseline by Marcosto, Milu couldn't help but slap the ground hard: "Damn it, when did Brazil start to be rich in goalkeepers? Tafa  Rey is just good at saving penalties"

    Pei Wei next to him could only smile bitterly. The 2002 World Cup was probably the most glorious time for Marcos. The discerning Scolari stood out from the crowd and did not use the so-called "With Dida here, penalty kicks are no longer a death sentence."  Dida did not use Sene, who has the same excellent free kick ability as Paraguay's legendary goalkeeper Chilavert, but used Marcos, the most unknown of the three goalkeepers, to guard the door of the Brazilian national team. His choice was correct.  , Marcos does not have so many distinctive characteristics, but he is not the easiest goalkeeper in South America, but he can guard the goal very reliably - Brazil does not need a goalkeeper who can score, they only need a reassuring goalkeeper!

    And Marcos is such a reassuring goalkeeper, although his glory is limited to this World Cup!

    "Corner kick, we still have a chance!" Deco shouted, then took the ball thrown by the caddy and placed it on the corner kick spot.

    The two central defenders of the Chinese team rushed forward - this was the first time in the whole game!

    "Hey, the Chinese team seems to be playing more proactively than in the first half"

    Before the ESPN commentator finished speaking, Deco had already taken a corner kick, but instead of sending it directly to the goal, he took a tactical corner kick and passed it to Nie Fei on the right!

    After Nie Fei got the ball, facing the aggressive Kleberson, he made a beautiful pass to get out of the way, and then moved the ball to the left with his big foot.

    It was Wu Jiying who got the ball again. After stopping the ball, he did not make a pass.  He didn't break through to the baseline, but took the ball and forced it in from the corner of the penalty area!

    "This is our desperate Saburo!" Wong Tai Sin shouted loudly. In the domestic league, Wu Jiying scored a breakthrough assist with the ball and brought countless goals to Shanghai Shenhua. He also had such a performance in the national team.  !

    Facing the attack from Silva and Edmilson, Wu Jiying was not afraid, rushed between the two of them, and then fired with his left foot in the penalty area!

    The ball flew past Lucio's feet.  Fly straight to the near corner of the goal!

    At the critical moment, it was Marcos who saved Brazil again. He fell to the ground, stretched out his legs to block the ball, and Cafu immediately made a big kick!

    Wu Jiying ran out of the sideline and picked up the ball, then threw the ball to Ma Tian. Ma Tian immediately passed the ball back and the ball fell to Wu Jiying's feet.

    This time Wu Jiying¡¯s cross after the breakthrough was caught by Marcos.  The Chinese team's series of fierce attacks finally came to an end.

    "At the beginning of the second half, they actually launched attacks from the left continuously, and they were so threateningDoes their left back also have such an excellent assist ability? It's unlikely" At this time, Scolari  Then he sat back on the coaching bench and began to think hard.

    "This is the heyday of our Chinese team, especially the two full-backs Needless to say, Sun Chenghai. His assist ability has always been very strong, and the forward Wu Jiying's assist ability is also very good Now is the time to show results.  Time!" Pei Wei thought proudly.

    "Okay, it's our turn to attack! We can't let them continue to be so arrogant!" Marcos shouted and then threw the ball.

    Silva distributes the ball to the right.  Cafu dribbled the ball forward, and then continued to hand the ball to Ronaldinho, who returned to the attacking midfielder position.

    "Well, has there been a substitution? Although the defensive midfielder in the first half was not very good, he could run the ground This should be easier to deal with." Ronaldinho thought as he looked at Zhang Yiming who was rushing towards him, and then he spotted Zhang Yiming and rushed towards him.  direction, cleverly passed the ball behind him, turned around and broke through!

    "Sure enough, it's not as difficult as that midfielder" Ronaldinho thought, and then he immediately felt a strong force coming from behind him.  He staggered as he hit himself.

    Ronaldinho controlled the ball, looked back, and saw that Zhang Yiming, who had just been passed by him, had quickly pounced on him. It seemed that he was responsible for the collision just now.

    "Although my skills are not as good as yours, I have a body!" Zhang Yiming gritted his teeth and wrapped himself around Ronaldinho, clinging to him with his hands and feet.

    "That midfielder is so fierce! Even if Ronaldinho is very skilled, it is impossible to get rid of him easily!" someone on the Brazilian bench exclaimed.

    "This guy is not weak" Ronaldinho thought to himself while controlling the ball.  Although Zhang Yiming is a few centimeters shorter than him.  But in terms of strength, it is quite outstanding, under his constant impact.  Ronaldinho almost lost control of the ball.

    &nbsp; After all, the current Ronaldinho is not the World Footballer who will dominate Barcelona in the future

    In desperation, Ronaldinho could only pass the ball to Rivaldo beside him. After receiving the ball, Ronaldinho took a long shot, and the ball slightly missed the goal post.

    "Their substitute players are not weak either" Scolari frowned into the word "Chuan".

    In the next game, the Chinese team still continued the tactic of staying in the penalty area in the first half. With the header ability of the Brazilian forward, basically facing such a defense, it is impossible to use long passes from both wings to attack -  -That just gives the Chinese team's two central defenders with excellent jumping ability an opportunity to perform. When the only offensive methods left are breakthroughs and long-range shots, the Chinese team's defense becomes relatively simple.

    In terms of counterattack, the Chinese team was obviously more proactive than in the first half. Adriano's personal breakthrough ability made the Brazilian defenders fearful. What's more, the Chinese team's counterattack in the second half did not only rely on two or three people.  The range was coordinated, and the midfielders stepped in more to assist. On several occasions, they even relied on positional offense to create shooting opportunities. In particular, Wu Jiying on the left frequently stepped in to provide assists, appearing extremely active.

    But the price of doing this is that when switching from defense to offense, Brazil gets a lot more space!

    Wu Jiying¡¯s assist was beautifully intercepted by Cafu, and then Cafu immediately took a shot and sent the ball to Ronaldo who was pulled to the wing.

    Ronaldo dribbled the ball forward quickly along the right. Rivaldo and Ronaldinho fired both arrows and joined the counterattack!

    "Ronnie, give me the ball!" Silva rushed forward quickly and shouted to Ronaldo. Ronaldo immediately handed the ball to him, then crossed and ran towards the goal.

    Although Silva is not fast, he still successfully brought the ball to the left side of the Chinese team's penalty area, and then kicked the ball into the penalty area before Wu Jiying returned to defense!

    General Fan and Ronaldo jumped at the same time to fight for the top. Although General Fan still hit the ball on Ronaldo's head, he only rubbed his head and the ball fell to the back point.

    Ronaldinho intercepted the ball in front of Sun Chenghai who was returning to defense, and then quickly turned around to face Sun Chenghai's defense.

    Sun Chenghai bent down slightly, preparing for Ronaldinho's breakthrough, but he didn't expect Ronaldinho to move his upper body and pass the ball directly into the middle of the penalty area.

    "Beautiful pass!" Wenger exclaimed. Ronaldinho's pass just flew over the heads of General Fan and Li Wei, and landed accurately in front of Rivaldo who inserted into the penalty area.  !

    "It's over" Pei Wei closed his eyes - this is almost a single shot, will Rivaldo make a mistake?

    Suddenly the cheers from the stands made him open his eyes again, just in time to see Rivaldo standing in the penalty area of ??the Chinese team with his head in his hands!

    "Haha! He actually missed the ball! Luck is finally on our side!" Milu laughed gaffefully.

    Just like Milu said, it seems that luck has passed from Brazil to China. Three minutes later, Cafu's lob shot from the wing had passed over Jiang Hai's head, but it was blocked by the crossbar!

    They failed to score two consecutive goals, and the Brazilian players seemed to be a little affected. In the 67th minute of the game, Ronaldinho's pass to Rivaldo was unexpectedly intercepted by Zhang Yiming!

    "Nie Fei, catch the ball!" Zhang Yiming shouted, passing the ball diagonally to Nie Fei's feet on the right!

    Nie Fei started to dribble the ball - in this counterattack situation, his speed and dribbling advantage began to come into play!

    Although Junior was chasing closely at his side, he was unable to close the distance with him!

    In the middle, Adriano and Hao Dong were following up quickly. Lucio and Edmilson were restrained by them. Junior could only defend Nie Fei with his own strength - so he  He made a very smart choice. He did not blindly get close to Nie Fei, because with Nie Fei's speed, he could only eat dirt behind Nie Fei. Instead, he ran along the inside line parallel to Nie Fei to prevent  Nie Fei's inside cut.

    He believes that if Nie Fei passes the ball, neither Edmilson nor Lucio will lose to the two Chinese forwards in competing for the high-altitude ball!

    Seeing that he was approaching the restricted area, Nie Fei suddenly stopped suddenly and then rushed forward again!

    Junior was shaken, but he still followed closely, but his steps were a little messy. At this time, Nie Fei suddenly stopped suddenly, then stabbed the ball to Junior's side, and slammed it from  Junior walked around!

    Back and forth, Junior¡¯s feet were completely in disarray. He wanted to turn around and catch up with Nie Fei, but his feet were blocked.?He fell to the ground in a panic!

    Nie Fei approached the small penalty area with the ball!  Although the angle was very small, he still raised his right foot before Marcos struck!

    As soon as the ball was shot, Carlos, who never gave up chasing after him, had already caught up with him. He shoved it from the side and back, and Nie Fei's shot hit his foot!

    The ball bounced into the air. Fortunately, it was not out of Nie Fei's control. Before the ball could hit the ground, Nie Fei jerked his header forward and pushed the ball back!

    Adriano rushed forward, jumped in front of Lucio, and the ball quickly flew into the empty goal!

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 513 The Showy Player

    Two to two ties!  Adriano!  Sixty-nine minutes!  "Wong Tai Sin only said these three words, and then he cheered at the top of his voice along with the Chinese fans at the scene: "Long live!  "

    More than 10,000 Chinese fans wearing red away jerseys of the Chinese team were cheering at the same time. The seven or eight stands they occupied were jumping with countless reds, like a ball of fire!  No, these seven or eight stands turned into a huge furnace, with countless bright red flames rising happily!

    Adriano, who got up from the ground, glanced at the ball bouncing around in the net, clenched his fists, and then looked up to the sky and roared!

    As soon as he finished roaring, Adriano felt a heavy weight on his back. Nie Fei had already jumped on his back, stretched out his fist and waved desperately towards the stands!

    Then other players rushed up one by one. Adriano, who had five or six teammates hanging on him, struggled to take a few steps forward, and finally fell forward overwhelmed. A group of Chinese players immediately rolled into one.  group!

    Two to two!  The Chinese team equalized the score when they were lagging behind. This goal confirmed to the world that the first goal after the opening was not an accident. They have the ability to break through any team's door!

    ¡°Whether it¡¯s luck or anything else, being able to score this goal has proven the strength of the Chinese team!¡± Benitez said with emotion.

    "That's right." Mourinho agreed: "Although Brazil missed two golden scoring opportunities, although Carlos' defense had blocked Nie Fei's shot, it failed to touch the ball out of the baseline But if not  The Chinese team already has the strength to break through Brazil's gate, and there would be no such goal! The current Chinese team is indeed very strong. They have stars that are not inferior to the world's top teams, and they also have a united and cooperative team.  ! Miluti¡¯s work was not in vain!¡±

    "Compared with these, I value Nie Fei's role in this goal more" Wenger said with a smile: "Although there were not many people defending in the Brazilian penalty area just now, whether it was Lucio or  Edmilson was attracted to Nie Fei the moment he shot, so that Adriano could face the empty goal easily I was a little surprised that he could perform so well on the right, although  He played more in this position in Roma, but I still didn't expect him to be as good as the right winger."

    "After going to Europe, he improved faster and became more comprehensive." Benitez said leisurely: "But I am a little worried I prefer that he can specialize in the attacking midfielder position, but  I admire Pei very much, he had the courage to send Nie Fei to Europe."

    "Pei values ????the player's future more than Yunjia Tianyu's performance. But this does not mean that he does not love Yunjia Tianyu, he is such a person." Mourinho sighed.

    The game restarted, Scolari changed two people at once, Denilson replaced Junior, Juninho Paulista (juninho) replaced Kleberson, and Cafu  With Carlos returning to the full-back position, Rivaldo switches to the left.  Brazil's formation changed to 442.

    On the surface, it seems that Brazil has one fewer midfielder, but in fact, the number of assists provided by Cafu and Carlos has not decreased. In addition, with the addition of Denilson and Rivaldo on the wing, Brazil's offensive firepower on the wing has increased sharply.  Double!

    Milu did not make any substitutions. In fact, the eleven players on the field can be regarded as the best players in China. They have just scored the equalizer and their morale is high. Making a rash substitution at this time will cause problems.

    Carlos made a one-two with Rivaldo on the left. After getting rid of Sun Chenghai, he suddenly took a long shot from a little distance from the corner of the penalty area!

    Jiang Hai gritted his teeth and hit the ball with both fists.  Li Wei made a big-footed clearance, and the ball was intercepted by Silva. Then he distributed the ball to the right, and Cafu took the ball and cut inside.  After attracting Ma Tian's attention, he immediately distributed the ball to Denilson.

    Denilson stepped on five or six bicycles in a row, which dazzled Wu Jiying. In the next moment, Denilson dribbled the ball to the bottom line, and then made a pass!

    Ronaldo jumped up from behind and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball was blocked by General Fan. Ronaldo had quick eyes and quick feet. After landing, he immediately swept the ball with another kick!

    Jiang Hai made a side dive and saved the ball from the bottom line!

    "This goalkeeper is very good. Although he is a bit older, his height and reflexes are not inferior to European goalkeepers!" Scolari frowned and thought, although the Brazilian team's shot in the penalty area in this game was not good.  Not too much.  But being able to maintain concentration for a long time has proven that Jiang Hai is an excellent goalkeeper!

    In fact, when it comes to goal-line skills, Jiang Hai may not be as good as veteran goalkeeper Ou Chuliang, butIt was Ou Chuliang's height that restricted his development.  After all, as world football progresses today, goalkeepers who are too short will not achieve much - Jiang Hai's height is definitely a valuable asset to the Chinese team.

    Neo took a corner kick, but Jiang Hai struck out in time and intercepted the ball in the air.

    "There are only fifteen minutes left" Scolari looked at his watch and began to feel a little anxious: "If we can't take the lead, then winning this game will be in doubt!"

    The Chinese team launched a counterattack, with Deco as the axis, and a series of short passes, quickly hitting the ball into the frontcourt.

    After the ball reached the frontcourt, the Chinese team was not in a hurry. They began to pass the ball continuously - with two midfielders with excellent skills, Deco and Nie Fei, the Chinese team's ball control seemed extremely smooth.

    "Wright!" The ball returned to Deco's feet. After seeing Adriano pull out from the penalty area, Deco immediately passed the ball.

    "Beautiful steal!" the ESPN commentator shouted suddenly. Rivaldo, who had just returned to defense, accurately discovered Deco's passing line, started in advance and intercepted the ball abruptly!

    Ma Tian immediately rushed towards Rivaldo, but Rivaldo did not struggle with him. He twisted around and passed the ball far to the Chinese team's half without looking at the frontcourt!

    Denilson stopped the ball with his chest, then without waiting for the ball to hit the ground, he threw the ball forward. It immediately went over Wu Jiying's head, and then rushed forward!

    Wu Jiying did not expect that Denilson, who was ridiculed in Europe as "only capable of dribbling the ball in a fancy way", would not use his fancy skills to defeat him. Denilson was stunned and had already rushed past him!

    "Oops!" Wu Jiying gritted his teeth and hurried back, but having lost the opportunity, he could only continue to harass behind him, unable to put any substantial pressure on Denilson!

    The two entangled all the way to the bottom line. General Fan rushed over to help defend, while Li Wei followed Ronaldo closely in the penalty area!

    "As long as I can stop them for a few more seconds" Pei Wei was thinking this in his mind when he saw Denilson suddenly stop, dunk the ball back, and then sent a ground ball into the penalty area!

    The ball rolled past General Fan, only half a meter away from General Fan¡¯s stretched-out foot

    Li Wei looked up and suddenly found that Ronaldo, who was behind him just now, had appeared in the small penalty area

    ¡°No!¡± a Chinese fan shouted in confusion.

    Unfortunately, his shouting could not prevent the final result of this attack - facing the Chinese team's goal which was almost half empty, Ronaldo immediately used a very awkward shooting posture to poke the ball with his foot.  Then the ball almost flew into the Chinese team's door

    "Three to two! The Brazilian team used a perfect quick counterattack to exceed the score again! Rivaldo's long pass from the backcourt, Denilson's quick breakthrough, and Ronaldo's thunderous strike! With only ten minutes left before the end of the game,  The Brazilian team takes the lead again. Will this be the end of the Chinese miracle?" The espn commentator shouted with excitement and regret. After all, it is regrettable that a miracle is about to be shattered.

    Ronaldo climbed up from the goal, then spread his arms and flew on the court - this was his signature celebration. The other Brazilian players followed him excitedly and kept cheering!

    The Brazilians¡¯ crazy celebration also shows that they value this lead so much!

    "We have ignored Denilson too much! Although he has always been considered a representative of showy players, flashy and only worthy of going to the circus But a person who has always been selected for the Brazilian national team, how can we underestimate him like this! What's more, he is in Europe  I've been around for so many years" Pei Wei sighed. In fact, when Scolari replaced Denilson, he and Milu had the same view. Maybe Denilson could use his beautiful skills to help him on the wing.  The Chinese team caused some trouble, but it was difficult to pose a substantial threat to the Chinese team's goal!  But it was the world's most famous "showman" player who gave the Chinese team a blow!

    "Yang Tian, ??go warm up." Milu turned to Yang Tian and said, Yang Tian nodded and ran out.

    "We have no choice but to attack. Even if Brazil scores another goal We don't need to consider the goal difference now. Being able to achieve this result is enough for us to be proud of." After letting Yang Tian warm up, Mi  Lu said to himself.

    Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu looked at each other, and now they were convinced by Milu - if it were them, the first thing they would consider now is how to lose less. After all, in the group stage, sometimes a goal difference is enough.  Can decideThe fate of this team, but Milu boldly chose to continue to strengthen the offense-this courage alone is beyond their reach.

    The game restarted and the Chinese team replaced Hao Dong with Yang Tian.

    "Now, let everyone see our courage!" Pei Wei murmured.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 514 Courage

    There were only ten minutes left before the end of the game. Everyone thought that the Chinese team lost I think even the Brazilian team was very satisfied with the result of winning by one goal. After all, after winning this game, they had already qualified early.  , the Chinese team could have passed the remaining ten minutes without any danger but they did not do so, as if this was the last game of the group, as if they could only score one point in this game.  Just like qualifying, they launched a fierce attack in the final stage of the game and even suppressed Brazil to a certain extent!  "

    The ESPN commentator shouted loudly that as a neutral fan, he would rather see the Brazilian team win, but at this moment, the Chinese team's heroic attack moved him - in fact, he was moved by the Chinese team's heroic attack.  He was not the only one who was moved by his actions.

    "This is a team that never gives up, persists to the end, and has no utilitarianism." In the VIP box in the stands, FIFA Secretary-General Lin Xi murmured: "Look at their expressions, you will know  They no longer care about the outcome of this game. What they pursue is the purest pursuit of football, which is to play the game with all their strength, regardless of the outcome.¡±

    Adriano, who was out of the penalty area, received Deco's pass. As he turned around, his left foot hit the ball hard. The ball flew towards the door like a shell - this shot.  The power is not even under Carlos's powerful blast!

    Lucio gritted his teeth and used his body to block Adriano's powerful shot. The moment the ball hit his chest, Lucio seemed to feel like he had been hit hard by a sledgehammer.

    The ball rolled out and fell at the feet of Yang Tiandi. He, who had just come on the field and was full of energy, used his body to carry Kleberson and quickly volleyed with his right foot!

    Brazil also played bloody games.  Edmilson rushed out from the side and blocked Yang Tian's shot with his face!  Junior immediately took a flying kick and kicked the ball far away.

    Brazil¡¯s two defenders left the field for treatment at the same time, but they quickly rushed onto the court, even if Edmilson¡¯s nosebleed only stopped temporarily!

    "Brothers, are we going to lose to them?" Cafu, wearing the captain's armband, pumped his fist and roared: "They are indeed a respectable opponent But don't forget, we are the king of Brazil! Don't forget that we are in  Playing football in the streets of Brazil! Don¡¯t forget how we came out of the slums step by step!¡±

    At this moment, the bloody mass of the Brazilians broke out!  What spurred them to explode was the Chinese team's offense!

    "In the finals four years ago, if we could have done what we did today, how could we have lost so miserably!"

    Looking at a certain corner of the platform, Dunga, wearing a hat, murmured, unknowingly, the Brazilian hero had already shed tears!

    "Don't think about anything! There is only such a little time left, let's attack! Let Brazil know that we can be knocked down, but we will not be defeated!" General Fan rushed forward waving his arms.  Although he is no longer the captain of the national team, he is still the most bloody person!

    Wu Jiying threw the ball into the field, and Ma Tian immediately transferred the ball to Deco's feet. Deco controlled the ball calmly - others can go crazy, but as the midfield commander, he must remain absolutely calm!

    Stay calm and there is another person

    |.Passed the ball over, but after seeing Nie Fei's eyes, he passed the ball

    |.=. force, while passing the ball to the back.

    General Fan rushed up from the center circle, met Nie Fei's pass, and used all his strength to shoot long distance without stopping the ball!

    The ball flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal!  A beautiful kick to the world!

    But Marcos made a world-class save.  Just before the ball was about to go in, he reached out and lifted the ball out of the baseline!

    "Damn it!" General Fan roared fiercely, and then he did not return to defense, but ran directly into the Brazilian team's penalty area.

    "It's already added time! We have no time!" Milu shouted at the court, and the Chinese players immediately understood what he meant.

    Li Wei rushed forward, Jiang Hai also abandoned the goal and rushed into Brazil's penalty area - all members attacked, leaving no spare effort!

    Deco moved the ball again and again at the corner kick. He knew the weight of the ball - although it was not the last minute of the game, but when even the goalkeeper rushed up, if the ball did not  If he scores and is controlled by Brazilian players.  This means that the Chinese team will be two goals behind - Brazil has no shortage of players with precise teaching methods, and it is not too difficult to score an empty goal from a few dozen meters away.

    Milu also knows this, but he can¡¯t point it out?In the last few seconds of the game, the Chinese team was able to get a set-piece opportunity for Jiang Hai to rush up and attack.  Now it's a one-and-done deal, either a draw or a two-goal loss - the first game was against Costa Rica.

    With two goals, the Chinese team is still qualified to bet.

    Sometimes, Milu's gambler character is very similar to Pei Wei

    Now the Brazilian team's penalty area is full of people, and all Brazilian players have returned to defense, including Ronaldo. Deco has given up trying to observe the movement of his teammates. In this case, maybe the ball will fall in the next second.  The people at the spot have changed several times.

    After hearing the referee blow the whistle, Deco kicked the ball out - he could only choose to kick an outward arc cross, so that the goalkeeper could not attack easily.

    The ball flew to the back point, and Jiang Hai, who was the tallest player in the game, jumped up, but Lucio stayed close to him, making it impossible for him to shoot comfortably, and he was not very confident in his header ability.  , could only choose to header the ball towards the center of the penalty area.

    Adriano, Yang Tian, ??Edmilson, Kleberson and Silva, five players jumped up at the same time within less than one square meter, and the "bang bang" sound of the collision was endless.

    In this situation, no one could shoot comfortably. The ball was pushed into the sky again. At the landing point, Li Wei raised his foot and was about to shoot

    Lucio rushed out, bumped the ball forward with his chest before Li Wei shot, and then strode after the ball out of the penalty area!

    "It's over" Pei Wei felt his eyes go dark, and Milu's roar came from beside him: "Stop him!"

    But it was already too late. Lucio, who rushed out of the penalty area, did not continue to dribble forward. Instead, he passed the ball to Rivaldo, who was a little ahead of him. Rivaldo took the ball two steps forward, and then Zhang Yiming desperately  Before rushing over, he raised his foot and kicked the ball far away!

    The ball quickly flew across the half-court and flew towards the empty Chinese team¡¯s goal!

    Everyone gave up running back - no one can run faster than the ball, everyone can only watch the ball flying towards the goal

    After flying into the penalty area, the ball bounced forward and then bounced over the white line

    ¡°No¡­¡± the Chinese at the scene shouted in pain at the same time.

    The referee pointed to the center circle, the goal is valid!

    "Our adventure failed." Milu collapsed on the chair and looked at Pei Wei with a bitter smile: "Maybe we will face a situation in the last round where we must win to qualify If we don't lose this ball, we say  Maybe we can qualify if we draw. ¡±

    "We may have lost an easier opportunity to qualify, but we won more." Pei Wei stood up and said leisurely: "We have won everyone's admiration and the respect of our opponents. This seems to be better than  A goal difference is much more important."

    Two minutes later.

    "The game is over! The Brazilian team defeated the Chinese team 4-2 and became the second team to qualify for the group in this World Cup (the first team to qualify was the Spanish team in Group B)! But I think, in this game, let  The most impressive thing is the performance of the Chinese team. Although they lost the game, they won the hearts of the people! Look at the scene, everyone including the Brazilian fans gave the Chinese team warm applause!¡±

    Adriano was lying on the lawn, staring blankly at the sky.

    I have worked very hard, but unfortunately I still lost Although there is nothing shameful about losing to my motherland, why am I still so unwilling

    "Wright, shall we exchange jerseys?" Lucio's face appeared in his sight: "We almost lost this game You almost drove us to a dead end! And, you  The shot still makes my chest hurt. What do you think, don¡¯t you want to exchange jerseys with me?¡±

    Adriano turned over and sat up, rolled his eyes: "Who asked you to rush out to block that blow" Then he reluctantly took off his jersey and handed it over, and then said something that almost made Lucio  Choked words: "I originally wanted to trade with Ronaldo"

    Looking at the players from both sides who were exchanging jerseys, Pei Wei had a smile on his face. The Chinese team's players used their performance to make the Brazilian superstars start to look at them. This loss is not meaningless.  of.

    "Okay, everyone, don't cry and look sad. Go take a shower and go back to the hotel." In the locker room, Pei Wei smiled and said to everyone: "Coach Milu just said that he will have a day off tomorrow without training. In the afternoon  Let¡¯s watch the game between Turkey and Costa Rica at five o¡¯clock maybe that game will give us a surprise!?So bad!  "

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 515 God rewards those who work hard

    Although Milu gave all the players a day off, after a heated game and the players had a good night's rest, none of the players left the hotel to have fun - they basically all gathered in the lobby to have a drink.  Chatting over coffee, or running to the pool table to play two strokes, which surprised both assistant coaches.

    "Hey, they are quite conscious." After observing around, Tang Pengju confirmed that all the players had indeed stayed in the hotel and none of them had gone out: "Didn't they say they had a day off today? Why didn't they say they were playing in Seoul?  Fun? This is the capital of South Korea, and now is the busiest time"

    "Today is a holiday, you remembered correctly." Chu Guanghu next to him added: "But these guys are really more self-conscious. In the past, even if there was no holiday, they would still find a way to sneak out to play"

    "You're talking about the 1990s, right?" Pei Wei's voice came from next to him. The two of them turned around and saw Pei Wei holding a cup of coffee and smiling at them: "When are they all from the old calendar Domestic clubs now  Most of them have started to adopt the training system. The players have plenty of time to relax. Is it necessary to sneak out? Besides, it is during the World Cup. Is there any idiot who dares to sneak out at this time again?  It¡¯s not like I have been training for several months and I just can¡¯t hold it in any longer.¡±

    Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu laughed at the same time. In fact, they also knew that it was just a joke.

    "Vice Chairman Pei, you got up early." The two walked over and sat down next to Pei Wei, and each ordered a cup of coffee.

    "It's not early, and I don't have the habit of sleeping in." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Besides, it's the World Cup, and there are a lot of things to watch. Even if you don't understand Korean, it's good to find a foreign language station to watch it.  Also, don¡¯t call me Vice Chairman, just call me by name. My title of Vice Chairman is just a false title and does not count.¡±

    "Then what do you think of this afternoon's game? If Turkey beats Costa Rica by two goals, then we will be passive Now our goal difference is zero. They only need to win two goals to surpass us by one"  Chu Guanghu said worriedly.

    "If we only win one, we will be tied with us, and we still have an advantage in the number of goals scoredwhat should we be afraid of." Pei Wei said lazily.

    "That can't be said. Turkey only lost to Brazil by one goal. It should be easier to win against Costa Rica." Tang Pengju said.

    "Don't underestimate Costa Rica." Pei Wei smiled mysteriously: "Maybe they will bring us a surprise How about, do you want to make a bet? I bet that Turkey can't beat Costa Rica by two goals Maybe there will be a surprise.  It will be a tie.¡±

    "What's the bet on?" Chu Guanghu asked.

    "Just bet on a cup of coffee, how dare I win so much against you!" Pei Wei burst out laughing.

    Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu looked at each other, both looking doubtful.

    Five p.m.

    All members of the Chinese team have gathered in coach Milu¡¯s room. Fortunately, when we booked the room, we considered that Milu would often have small meetings in the room, so the largest room was reserved for him.  Most of the players can only sit on the ground - it's summer anyway, so sitting on wooden floor tiles is no problem.

    The game has already started on TV. The two teams that lost the first game played proactively and continued to attack through the two wings. Okan, who plays for Inter Milan, and Hakan Unsal, who plays for Blackburn, are their two wings.  The main attack point of the attack, and in the middle, Inter Milan's Emre and Leverkusen's Basturk continued to attack. The front line is still one high and one fast, Hakan Suk and Hakan Suker.  San Sass.

    Costa Rica is not to be outdone.  They did not retreat to counterattack, but started a confrontation with Turkey. Both sides' offensive and defensive rhythms were very fast, and they often launched counterattacks just after the attack ended.  The scene looked wonderful.

    The attention of the Chinese team is basically focused on the Turkish players, especially the main players, who began to carefully observe the characteristics of the Turkish players - in four days, they will compete with their opponents.

    In the first half, the two sides tied at zero to zero. This result made the Chinese team feel a little more relaxed. Even Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu were happy about it - although this ending may make them lose their bet with Pei Wei.  .

    "The height of their players is average, especially the midfielders." Nie Fei said: "Yun Sar, Okan, Emre and Basturk are only about 1.7 meters tall, and their bodies are not very good.  Being strong, we should be able to gain some advantage in this regard.¡±

    "Turkey has produced some short technical midfielders in recent years. We can't just underestimate them," Milu said.: "These four people can all gain a foothold in the five major leagues. This itself shows their strength, and their average height

    Not bad, several guards are over 1.85 meters tall.  Forward Hakan, a giant taller than 9 meters tall we have no advantage in terms of height.  "

    "And even in the midfield, we may not have much advantage Their midfielder Davara is also 1.85 meters tall. Except for Jiang Hai and Adriano, none of our other main players are as tall as him  So in this regard, we are at a disadvantage." Pei Wei also agreed with Milu.

    "Everyone should remember that maybe in Asia, our physical fitness is first-rate, but compared with European players, we are still not tall enough and we are at a disadvantage in terms of confrontation ability, so we cannot rely solely on our bodies." Milu  Then he said: "Turkey is definitely a strong opponent. Their players are all playing in Europe and have rich experience. Their results in the European Championship two years ago were also very good. The game in four days will be a  Fight hard."

    "The second half is about to begin I think the second half will be much more exciting." Pei Wei smiled: "After all, a draw is not too important to both of them"

    "Turkey is ahead!" In the 59th minute of the game, Emre, who plays for Inter Milan, helped Turkey break the deadlock with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. The Turkish fans in the venue immediately burst into cheers, while the Costa Rican fans  It is depressing - if this game is also lost, then Costa Rica will be eliminated early - becoming the fourth team to be eliminated early after Slovenia, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.

    "You must not score the second goal" All the members of the Chinese team were praying. Only Pei Wei was watching the TV with a smile on his face, looking confident.

    In the next game, both sides attacked without scruples - for Turkey, winning only one goal and drawing with the same result are the same. They can only qualify after defeating China in the final round, and for Costa Rica  Generally speaking, they must at least equalize the score to retain the last hope of qualifying.

    The two sides created countless opportunities in the remaining game time, but perhaps because the offensive players were too nervous, the forwards of both sides repeatedly missed opportunities to score. Wanchope and Hakan Suker each almost scored once.  The shot hit the goal post.

    Eighty-sixth minute

    Wanchop's shot in the penalty area was blocked by Turkish goalkeeper Rustu, but the ball was not cleared out of the penalty area. Substitute Costa Rican forward Parks hit the ball hard less than three meters away from the goal.  Drawn into the empty door!

    One to one tie!

    "Long live!" The Chinese players watching the game cheered as loudly as the Costa Rican players - this goal gave them reassurance. There were only a few minutes left before the end of the game, even if Turkey could still score.  , and it is impossible to beat Costa Rica by more than two goals. This means that in the match on June 13, the Chinese team only needs to get a draw to advance to the top 16 of the World Cup and create a new history!

    "Pei Wei, you are really right! They didn't win two goals, but just tied!"

    After the whistle sounded at the end of the game, the Chinese players began to cheer, and Tang Pengju shouted excitedly at Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei smiled and made a "V" gesture to them, and then said: "Don't forget our bet"

    "No problem, it's just coffee!" Chu Guanghu laughed loudly: "Don't say it's yours, we both bought everyone's coffee!"

    "Thank God, he did not abandon us!" Milu also looked excited: "Originally, I started to regret the adventure in yesterday's game! But now I know that God is still on our side!"

    "God rewards hard work." Pei Wei said with a smile: "God is on our side because we have been working hard. This is what we deserve! This is the reward God gives us!"

    On June 10, the second round of the group stage ended. After this round, four teams went home early.

    Among the Asian teams, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, which has been eliminated after two consecutive losses, the Chinese team has the worst performance among the top three in East Asia. They only scored three points in two games, and the two hosts Japan and South Korea have the worst performance.  With four points from one win and one draw, they basically have the right to qualify. However, in the comments, the Chinese team received a higher evaluation than the two top teams, Japan and South Korea!

    As Pei Wei said, God rewards hard work. Although the Chinese team still lost the game against Brazil, they were still able to win countless awards with their performance that almost drove Brazil to a dead end.Sound!

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 516 Change of formation

    Chapter 516: Change of formation

    On June 11th, the third round of the group stage officially begins. Starting today, in addition to the four teams that have been eliminated early, there are 12 teams that will be eliminated one after another. Only those who can enter the next round will  Sixteen branches.

    There is no hope of becoming the eliminated team, but this is not based on human will.

    In the Group A match, although the defending champion France had the comeback of Zidane, they still lost to Denmark with two goals without temperament. France, which barely retained a trace of vitality in the match against Uruguay, still died dull.  Although Zidane, who has not yet recovered from his injury, played hard, he still could not inject any vitality into France's lifeless offense. Rommedal and Thomasson scored one goal each in the first and second half to give Denmark a two-goal victory.  France, with three winless games, no goals scored and only one point, the defending champion bid farewell to the 2002 World Cup.

    In another game, Uruguay showed amazing blood. Although their flawless defense allowed the crazy Senegalese to score three goals in just half the game, but in Recoba  Under the leadership of , they launched a Jedi counterattack.

    Defender Morales recovered a point from Recoba's corner kick just one minute into the second half. At this time, the Senegalese showed the instability of African teams. They were extravagant again and again in the frontcourt.  squandered scoring opportunities, but the defense became vulnerable under the constant impact of the Uruguayans - Forlan used a world wave in the 69th minute to help Uruguay narrow the gap to one goal!

    Seeing their lead shrinking sharply, the Senegalese began to panic. Although their head coach Mesu adjusted the lineup in time, Senegal could only stick to the penalty area and struggled to support the Uruguayans' crazy attacks.  .

    Fran¡¯s breakthrough in the 88th minute of the game created a penalty kick, and Recoba steadily scored the penalty - three to three!

    The whole stadium is going crazy, but the situation is still favorable to the Senegalese. They just need to keep the tie until the end of the game.  Then they can still qualify as second in the group!

    The game entered stoppage time. At this time, Recoba became the savior again. His precise free kick shot into the dead center of the goal!  Four to three, the Uruguayans completed their self-salvation!

    Uruguay, who won this game, was exactly the same as Senegal in terms of points, goal difference and goals. This was very similar to the situation between China and Denmark in the last World Cup, but what made FIFA officials relieved was that  , Uruguay defeated Senegal in a mutual match, so.  Uruguay became second in the group and advanced to the top 16!

    This is another result that is inconsistent with history, but Pei Wei is quite happy - he hopes that players like Recoba can play more times in the World Cup.

    In Group E, Germany's Miroslav Klose scored his fifth goal in three group matches - the goal rate is staggeringly high, and all five of his goals were scored with headers.  , is the well-deserved king of headers-coupled with Boehme's goal, Germany qualified as the first place in the group and also eliminated Cameroon. Goals from Robbie Keane, Breen and Duff  Helped Ireland defeat Saudi Arabia with three goals, and while qualifying, it also locked in Saudi Arabia's 32nd place in the World Cup - conceding 12 goals and scoring zero goals in three games made Saudi Arabia the "worst team"  "The good name.

    Group B.  Spain advanced with three consecutive wins, while Paraguay relied on Gompers' goal and Cuevas's two goals to defeat Slovenia, surpassing South Africa with a goal difference advantage. In Group F, the second world championship team was eliminated -  -Although Argentina relied on Crespo's goal before the end of the game to tie Sweden.  However, they were still eliminated with a one-point disadvantage and were eliminated from the group. This was Argentina's worst result since failing to participate in the World Cup in 1970!  You know, before this World Cup starts.  They are considered the favorites to win the championship!

    When the scene of the replaced Batistuta crying on the bench appeared in front of the TV, countless Argentina and Batiste fans were devastated at that moment.

    At 2:30 noon on June 13, the final round of Group C games started simultaneously in Suwon and Seoul.

    The Seoul World Cup Stadium, which can accommodate more than 64,000 fans, is also one of the stadiums built by South Korea for the 2002 World Cup. It covers an area of ??more than 200,000 square meters and looks like a sailboat. This is to blend in with the surrounding surrounding areas.  Pudu and Huangpu sailing boats echo each other.

    As for the last round of the Chinese team¡¯s group match, after this game, they will all leave South Korea¡ªif they are eliminated, of course they will return directly to China.  According to the schedule, the games of this group of teams after qualifying will be arranged to Japan.No matter how far we go, the rest of the competition will be held in Japan - except for the third and fourth place finals.

    "After this game, we will definitely leave Korea." Before setting off to the stadium, Milu said to all the players: "Of course, I don't want to go back to China with you after this game.  I even hope to go to Japan and see the scenery there! ¡±

    "That's right." Pei Wei said with a smile from the side: "Apart from watching your game, I don't want to set foot on Japanese soil at all."

    Everyone understands what they mean - we want to qualify!  Continue our World Cup journey!

    "lets go!"

    "CCTV, CCTV. Audience friends, today I am commentating live on a match in the third round of Group C of the 2002 World Cup at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The two teams are the Chinese team and the Turkish team! This match is almost decided.  The second place in the group belongs to us! The Chinese team only needs to tie their opponents to advance to the group stage! The rosters of players for both sides have been released. The difference from the previous two games is that the Chinese team¡¯s formation has been changed from the traditional four-four-two to a four-five.  1! Goalkeeper Jiang Hai has an adjustment in the defense today. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s captain Zhu Guosheng replaces veteran General Fan! This substitution of Milu is probably to increase the height and header ability of the other three defenders!  Sun Chenghai, Li Wei and Wu Jiying are still in the midfield, with Li Gang and Deco playing as the defensive midfielder, Nie Fei as the attacking midfielder, and the left midfielder captain Ma Tian playing for Perugia in Serie A.  Adriano is the forward! Turkey's formation is 352, goalkeeper Rustu, and the three defenders are Galatasaray's Brent, Fenerbach's Yumit and Aston Villa's  Alpay! Umit who plays for AC Milan and Emre who plays for Inter Milan are the midfielders. The left midfielder is Hakan Unsal from Blackburn, and the right midfielder is Okan from Inter Milan.  Leverkusen's Basturk is the forward, and the two forwards are captain Hakan Suker and Hassan Sass, a typical combination of one high and one fast! "

    "The situation of this group is now relatively clear. Except for Brazil, which has already qualified in advance, the other three teams have the opportunity to qualify. Among them, our Chinese team has the best situation. It only needs a tie to almost get the right to qualify.  , Unless Costa Rica can beat Brazil by more than two goals! And Turkey must defeat the Chinese team, and at the same time, Costa Rica must not win against Brazil. Costa Rica has the smallest chance of qualifying. They must first win by more than two goals against Brazil, and the Chinese team must not win.  Turkey needs to win with at most one goal! So basically the battle for second place is between the Chinese team and Turkey, we can ignore Costa Rica!" Wong Tai Sin, who had been resting for five days, was energetic - CCTV  The Chinese team's commentary was perfect and smooth. He, the ace commentator, was specially asked to focus on explaining the Chinese team's games, while other commentators were given more responsibility for other games.  Although Wong Tai Sin was a little dissatisfied with this, he was still happy to accept this task - after all, the performance of the Chinese team since the beginning of the World Cup gave him a lot of confidence.

    In the box, Mourinho frowned: "Milu sent a five-man midfielder - does he want to compete with Turkey in the midfield? But this seems understandable, after all, as long as there is a tie, we can qualify. Increase  The number of midfielders can help defense, but isn't he afraid that the players will not adapt? After all, the Chinese team has never used such a formation in the warm-up match."

    "Just because you haven't used it before doesn't mean you won't use it." Benitez said next to him: "With Milu's ability, he can't just let the players get used to one formation Although they only played four warm-up games,  There are many opportunities for training, and Milu¡¯s ability is not that bad.¡±

    "One more thing." Wenger continued next to him: "Li Fang's running ability is very good. With him, the Chinese team's running ability will be improved to a higher level! Against a team with excellent physical fitness like Turkey  , this is very important! The purpose of sending Zhu Guosheng is more to defend Hakan Suker. Although he did not score in the first two games, his presence can enrich Turkey to a great extent.  In terms of playing style, Zhu Guosheng is the tallest defender in the Chinese team, and he is more suitable to target Su Ke than General Fan.¡±

    No one doubts the excellence of Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho as coaches. Discussions like theirs can basically tell the tactics used by the Chinese team on the field - but this does not mean that they can  Everyone understands Milu¡¯s thoughts.

    ??It is true that a striker is removed and a midfielder is added.  It is to increase the control ability, physical fitness and defensive ability of the midfielder.  But he replaced Li Fang and moved Nie Fei to the middle.  Removing Hao Dongis not just for these points!

    In terms of running, Shandong's Li Xiaopeng is not bad, and he is more experienced than Li Fang, while Qingdao's Qu Tao is faster and more effective in counterattacks. At this point, they both have?Li Fang had the advantage, but Milu chose Li Fang. He valued not only Li Fang's running ability, but also Li Fang's positioning ability!

    The Chinese team's midfielder is not lacking in set-piece players. Deco and Nie Fei are both outstanding players. However, in their respective clubs, they are not the first candidates to take set-piece kicks - they must also take set-piece kicks consecutively.  Sexually, Li Fang, who has become Perugia's top set-kick player at this point, has an advantage!

    In the first two games, the Chinese team received a lot of set pieces, but failed to create any good opportunities. The later the game went, the more important the set pieces became. This is why Milu chose Li Fang to play!

    Of course, whether this change of formation can be successful or not remains to be found on the court.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 517 A blow to the head

    Like Brazil, Turkey is also one of the rare players in this World Cup to use three or five teams. And unlike Brazil, perhaps to make up for the offensive gap, their two midfielders Yumit and Emre are both offensive.  Players who are good at it, especially Emre, his position is no longer a defensive midfielder, but a central midfielder very close to Deco, a central midfielder with excellent long-range shooting, forward penetration ability and organizational ability.

    That's why Milutin sent five people in the midfield. His idea was to use Li Gang to kill Basturk, who has a strong offensive ability, let Deco fight against Emre, and then use speed, technology and agility to defeat Basturk.  The lack of Nie Fei came to deal with Yu Mitt, leaving this defensive midfielder with a weird head shape without the energy to assist. As for the opponent's two full-backs, there are four full-backs and full-midfielders from the Chinese team, so there is no need to worry about them overturning.  What kind of waves are there.

    Milutin's tactics are in one word: "Grind!" Turkey must strengthen its offense, because they can only qualify if they win. They will constantly wear down the opponent's energy through midfield scheduling. If there is a chance, they will counterattack. If there is no chance, they will attack.  Be patient - anyway, they have a psychological advantage and are not afraid that Turkey will not be fooled.

    Milu¡¯s idea is good, but accidents always happen on the football field

    Only five minutes into the first half, Turkey¡¯s inadvertent long pass from the backcourt had an unexpected effect!

    After the Chinese team's attack ended, Turkey began to launch a counterattack. Rustu passed the ball to Alpay in front, and then the bad guy who played for Aston Villa passed the ball to Yun Sar on the left. Yun Sar  Sarr then distributed the ball to Emre in the middle - this all seemed normal, nothing special.

    Then Emre, under the pressure of Deco, could only pass the ball to Okan on the right. After Okan took the ball, he saw that Hassan Sass had begun to rush towards the corner of the Chinese team's right penalty area, so he  Lift your legs.  The ball was sent over before Ma Tian came to defend.

    To be fair, the ball was not concealed at all. Almost as soon as Okan passed the ball, the Chinese team's defenders had already discovered his passing intention. Except for Zhu Guosheng, who was following Hakan Suk, Li Wei and Wu Jiying  Already pounced towards the passing route at the same time.

    Although Sass is fast, Li Wei and Wu Jiying are not slow either. Wu Jiying is sprinting with Sasse, and Li Wei, who is lagging behind, is already lying in front of Sasse, twisting his body to get in front of Sasse and knocking the ball backward.  Kicked out.

    With this kick, the problem becomes bigger.  The ball happened to hit Wu Jiying's calf. Because the distance was too close, Wu Jiying had no time to react. The ball hit his calf and immediately bounced forward and into the penalty area!

    Li Wei had already made a move to clear the siege, and Wu Jiying was stunned by this move again. At this moment.  With no one to restrain him, Sasse rushed into the penalty area, caught up with the ball in the corner of the small penalty area, jumped in front of Jiang Hai, and shot directly with his right foot!

    Directly facing Jiang Hai, the opponent's striker, his tall body became an obstacle - before he could fall to the ground, the ball had already rolled past him quickly!

    Jiang Hai only had time to turn his head and look back, and saw the ball hit the far post and then bounce into the goal

    One to zero!  Just six minutes into the game, T¨¹rkiye took the lead!

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    Yunjia, China.

    Miao Tian and Miao Xiao are twin brothers, both high school students.  At the same time, they are all fans of Yunjia Tianyu.

    In this World Cup, they also want to go to South Korea to cheer for the Chinese team like other fans, but they are only high school students and cannot afford such consumption, so they can only watch the game at home.

    Before this game starts.  The two brothers also knew that Costa Rica still had a chance to qualify from the group. They happened to have two TVs at home, so the two brothers decided to watch one of the games alone so that they could know who qualified in the group at the first time.

    Of course, both of them were rushing to watch the Chinese team's game - of course. In the end, the winner could only be decided through fistfights. The elder brother Miao Xiao, who was born one minute earlier, defeated his younger brother Miao Tian and got the chance to watch the Chinese team.  Game power.

    Ten minutes after the game started.

    Miao Tian walked out of the room with a smile, walked to his brother's room, and said loudly: "Good news. Brazil scored two goals in ten minutes, both by Ronaldo There is no suspense there anymore,  There is no way they can score four more goals for Brazil!¡±

    Miao Xiao turned around.  With a wry smile on his face: "Bad news we are already one goal behind"

    Miao Tian: ¡°¡­¡±

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    Ten minutes have passed since that goal was conceded.

    &nbsp; The defense of the Chinese team in this cup is quite good. Even Brazil could only rely on a free kick that could hardly be copied to break the Chinese team's goal. It is completely conceivable that this unexpected goal conceded in the first five minutes will lead to  give in

    What a blow.

    This goal conceded was a blow to the Chinese team.

    So in these ten minutes, the Chinese team's performance was very passive. In the midfield, they were completely suppressed by Turkey, which directly caused the goal guarded by Jiang Hai to directly face the threat of the Turkish forward again and again.

    But in these ten minutes, the Chinese team did not concede the ball again, and that was thanks to one person.

    The first central defender in the World Cup, Zhu Guosheng.

    When the midfielder cannot control the ball, the Chinese team can only choose a more embarrassing method - shrinking the defense. This method may be very useful for Brazil, because their center Ronaldo is not good at heading the ball, but Turkey is not afraid of this.  Defensively, the 1.91-meter-tall Hakan Suker is one of the best centers even in Europe. He is better at attacking with headers, and even if he cannot shoot directly, he can help his teammates create scoring opportunities.

    But Zhu Guosheng perfectly fulfilled the purpose of Milu sending him on the field - to defend Su Ke!  He clung to Su Ke's side. Although he was four centimeters shorter than Su Ke, his jumping ability could make up for this. What's more, physically, Zhu Guosheng, who was in his prime, was slightly better than the already thirty-one-year-old Zhu Guosheng.  The 20-year-old Su Ke is one step ahead.

    Su Ke¡¯s weight is 81 kilograms, but Zhu Guosheng¡¯s weight is 83 kilograms, and this guy is full of muscles. In the past, even Adriano had a hard time beating him in the team¡¯s confrontation.

    After grabbing several points on Suker's head, Turkey gave up the high ball play from both wings and began to attack through short passes. However, such an attack failed when facing the iron-barrel Chinese defense line.  What effect does it have.

    You must know that even Brazil, which is the best in short-passing offense, can only break the deadlock through set kicks. Although Turkey's Okan, Emre and Basturk are all technically excellent players, they cannot compete with Brazil.  Compare it to those master players.

    It is precisely because of Zhu Guosheng¡¯s efforts that the Chinese team did not continue to be defeated by Turkey in a passive situation. After gradually stabilizing its foothold, the Chinese team¡¯s five-man midfielder began to slowly show their strength.

    Li Gang entangled Basturk with his hands and feet. Although he looked a little thin, his strength was not bad at all, especially since he had the height advantage. Soon Basturk was unable to support him.  When he saw Emre coming up to take over, he immediately raised his foot and passed the ball out.

    Deco, who had been lurking nearby for a long time, immediately rushed out diagonally and stretched out his foot to intercept the ball!

    Emre immediately stepped forward to press for him, but Deco did not bother with him. He raised his foot and passed the ball to Nie Fei in front. Nie Fei took the ball with his back to Mitt, and then accurately passed it back to the man who came in.  Deco!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Beautiful one-two!

    Deco only let the ball stay at his feet for a second, then turned his ankle and distributed the ball to Li Fang, who was running on the right.

    Li Fangxin has been depressed for a long time. He finally got a chance in the World Cup, but because of the overall passivity of the team, he has been focusing on defense. Now he finally has a chance to attack, so there are still people who are not willing to risk their lives.  ?

    With a beautiful crotch pass, Li Fang poked the ball between the legs of Yun Sar, who hurriedly returned to defense, and then quickly rushed up the right with the ball!

    In the 3-5-2 formation, the defensive weakness lies on the wings - not every team can have a figure like Brazil's "double card" who can provoke one side alone, not to mention that other players in the Turkish midfield have been eliminated by Nie Fei.  They were restrained.

    So after Li Fang got rid of Yunsal, there was an open road in front of him. Although his dribbling ability was not very good, he could still do dribbling with little technical content such as moving the ball forward and then chasing after it.  Arrived, not to mention his speed is not slow to begin with.

    Milu sent him. In addition to using his set-piece ability, his speed is also what Milu values. The Chinese team's wing attack can't always rely on the assists of the two full-backs, right?  After all, this is quite risky.

    He kept dribbling the ball until he was parallel to the penalty area line, and then a central defender pulled out to defend him. However, Li Fang no longer planned to take the ball. He stopped the ball violently while running, and then immediately swung his right hand.  Foot, passed the ball into the penalty area!

    A beautiful inside-arc high-altitude ball!

    Adriano, who ran into the penalty area, jumped high, used the momentum to throw Alpai away in the air, and then shook his head to attack the goal!

    Rustufen?I held the ball up, the ball jumped up, hit the top of the crossbar and bounced out of the baseline!

    "Although there was no goal, this was the most threatening attack of the Chinese team since the beginning!" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly: "It's time for us to counterattack!"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 518 The Lucky General

    A corner kick with extremely strong inswing was released. Zhu Guosheng stepped forward to assist. Unfortunately, his header was blocked by the Turkish defender guarding the goal. After the ball fell again, Turkey's height advantage was taken advantage of.  Coming out, Alpay jumped in front of Nie Fei and headed the ball out.

    As Wong Tai Sin said, although this attack failed to score a goal, the Chinese team's morale was restored. Milu's strategy of controlling the midfield began to work. In the entanglement in the midfield, China  The team gradually gained the upper hand. After all, in terms of personal ability, the Chinese team's midfielder with three overseas players is no worse than its opponents, and is even slightly better in some aspects. For example, Deco, in terms of midfield control, he  To surpass Emre, he must even surpass his opponent in terms of confrontation.

    The formation that Milu changed has another advantage, that is, it fully brings out the strength of the two most important players in the midfield - Nie Fei and Deco.

    With the strength of the two of them, they are more than enough to be the core of the midfield in the national team, but it is precisely because of this that Milu feels distressed - having too many bosses will overwhelm the boat. Players with such a status as the core, there are  One is enough, two - the consequences will definitely not be as simple as one plus one equals two!

    But he can't let one of these two people sit on the bench - Chinese football is not yet so luxurious, so he can only settle for the next best thing and let Deco serve as the attacking midfielder and Nie Fei as the right midfielder -  Anyway, Nie Fei often played this position in Roma, and he can perform at 80% of his level in this position.

    Although it is a bit wasteful, it is better than wasting a person.

    The reason why it is said to be a waste is because Nie Fei did not play his best position, and Deco was unable to fully utilize his offensive and defensive characteristics in the attacking midfielder position.

    And after increasing the midfielder to five people.  This problem is solved

    =.The advantages of speed and dribbling can be better utilized, and Deco is not a traditional attacking midfielder. He can perform better in such a position similar to a central midfielder - in the attack  , with Nie Fei's support in front and Li Gang's protection behind him, he can use his organizational skills without any scruples. On defense, he can help Li Gang defend faster - in this way, Deco's role can be fully utilized.  Maximized.

    In the midfield confrontation.  Deco completely suppressed Emre, while Nie Fei's dexterity gave Yumit a headache. Under the leadership of these two people, the Chinese team's midfielder began to suppress and gradually took the initiative.  .

    The lagging Chinese team played extremely patiently, organizing, dividing sides, passing back, crossing, and dividing sides again Every time they attacked, the Chinese team used great patience to let the Turkish players run back and forth in an attempt to steal the ball.  It greatly consumed their physical strength.

    And the patient attack of the Chinese team also made the Turkish players with a relatively hot temper generally feel impatient.  Finally, in another attack by the Chinese team, Yumit tackled Nie Fei from the side. While receiving a yellow card, he also gave the Chinese team a direct free kick in the frontcourt.

    Under the cover of Deco and Nie Feidi, Li Feng fired a beautiful curved ball that went around the wall and Rustu's struggling hand, and then hit the goal post and the ball hard.  The junction of the beams pops up.

    The Chinese fans in the stands sighed, but the Chinese players couldn't care less about regrets - because the ball had not yet crossed the baseline and there was still a chance to attack!

    Wu Jiying, who assisted, intercepted the ball at the edge of the penalty area, and two Turkish players rushed towards him at the same time.  Wu Jiying had no time to observe the situation in the penalty area and directly kicked the ball into the penalty area!

    A figure suddenly rushed out from the crowd, rushed forward and dived to hit the ball!

    Such a close distance, and Rustu was still lying on the ground because of the save just now.  Is it possible for him to catch it?  Of course not!

    The ball rushed into T¨¹rkiye¡¯s goal like an arrow, and the Chinese team equalized the score!

    Zhu Guosheng rushed out of the stadium screaming, then started to raise his arms vigorously towards the Chinese fans in the stands, shouting: "Continue! Shout louder!"

    The one who scored just now was Zhu Guosheng who stepped forward to assist!

    "Haha! This kid is such a blessing! He scored a goal in the World Cup for the first time!" Mourinho laughed heartily in the box - Zhu Guosheng scored a goal, and his face was also glorious.

    "Li Fang's free kick just now was also very beautiful! It's a pity that Milu's change was a success!" Benitez said, and Wenger nodded in agreement.

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    "The Chinese team successfully tied the score! Due to an accident at the beginningAfter conceding a goal, the Chinese team panicked briefly, but

    The chaos did not collapse the Chinese team.  They quickly adjusted their mentality and organized an attack. Finally, in the 31st minute, defender Zhu Guosheng scored a goal to equalize the score.  I want to make all of us happy not just with this goal.  It's the patience and stability shown by the Chinese team after conceding the goal. This performance makes us feel that this team is trustworthy Maybe they will be defeated, but they will definitely not be defeated!  " Huang Taixian said with emotion. At this moment, maybe he remembered a lot, and recalled the painful scenes in the past.

    But fans will not think of those painful days. They have long since learned to enjoy happiness, even if it is only temporary.

    After the equalizer, the Chinese team was less anxious on offense. They were more patient than the offense before the equalizer. On defense, they came back as soon as they came back without any delay. Except for Zhu Guosheng who followed Hakansuk closely.  , everyone else is conducting regional defense and trying to compress the opponent's offensive space. This greatly reduces the speed and skills of Turkey's several outstanding midfielders and fast forward Hassan Sas.

    In the remaining time of the first half, Turkey's offense was fierce, but it seemed a bit disorganized. The Chinese team's offense seemed weak, but it caused Turkey a lot of trouble every time. If it weren't for Rustu's performance  If it goes well, the Chinese team might be able to take the lead in the first half.

    As Ma Tian¡¯s long-range shot slid past the goal, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

    The two sides tied one to one and returned to the same starting line - the Chinese team was very satisfied, but Turkey was very dissatisfied.

    ¡°Well done everyone!¡±

    As soon as he returned to the locker room, Milu excitedly said to everyone: "When you were behind by one goal, you were not affected. Instead, you implemented the tactics arranged before the game very well and patiently tied the score!  This is a sign of maturity. As long as you keep playing with this mentality, we will definitely have a glorious future! What is our goal? No, this is indeed the closest goal, but it is definitely not  It will be the end of our progress!¡±

    Milu's words resonated with everyone. If the Chinese team can get the right to qualify for the group, then their opponent will be the first place in Group H. Whether it is Japan, Belgium or Russia, they are not such a strong team.  With the current strength of the Chinese team, it is entirely possible to win!

    As long as they win one game, the Chinese team will be able to enter the quarterfinals - the quarterfinals!  In the whole of Asia, only North Korea achieved such results in 1966!

    Thinking of this, everyone¡¯s eyes are shining - for professional players, when their income is already quite high, all they pursue is honor!

    "In addition, I would also like to praise Zhu Guosheng - for the first time he played, he targeted the opponent's top striker and assisted in scoring a goal - Zhu Guosheng, you are very lucky, you are a lucky general!" Pei Wei  said laughingly.

    Zhu Guosheng chuckled twice. He was the best at fighting tall forwards like Hakansuk. His advantages were both physical and high-altitude. To be able to perform so well was entirely due to Milu's skill.  As for that goal, it was indeed a bit of luck. In the entire first half, he stepped forward to assist once and he just happened to score the goal. It was a header five meters in front of the goal. It was impossible not to score.

    From this aspect, Zhu Guosheng can indeed be regarded as a blessing to the Chinese team.

    Other players also expressed their congratulations to Zhu Guosheng, even General Fan, who was replaced by him - for a veteran like him, he has already passed the age where he must play the main role, and after the first half of the game, he  It can also be seen that Zhu Guosheng is indeed more suitable to mark Hakansuk than him. After all, he is older and his jumping ability and physical strength are not as good as before.

    "Now, there are still forty-five minutes before the end of the game." Milu said to everyone in a deep voice: "If we can't get at least a draw, then no matter how hard we play against Brazil, we will only be  Gain the sympathy of others - and on the football field, sympathy is the most useless! Only achievements can be remembered by everyone forever! For me, no matter how famous the uncrowned king is, he can't compare to a controversial champion!  Do you want to gain everyone's sympathy after the game, or do you want to continue your journey to the World Cup with your head held high?"

    ¡°Continue the journey!¡± the players shouted, waving their fists.

    There is no doubt about this!  As long as we win, we just need to keep playing!

 Volume 9, 2002 Chapter 519: The Turks Who Can¡¯t afford to Lose

    Chapter 519: The Turks Who Can¡¯t afford to Lose

    After the start of the second half, the Chinese team continued to struggle with the opponent in the midfield.

    What is a football match?  To put it bluntly, it is to minimize the opponent's scoring opportunities, increase your own scoring opportunities, and then win.

    Of course, this is simple to say, but much more complicated to do. If your strength is stronger than your opponent, then you don¡¯t need to make any strange moves. An upright teacher will always score goals if he plays steadily. However, if your strength is lower than your opponent¡¯s  , we must try our best to avoid conflict with the other party's strengths and use our own strengths.

    This is true for everything, it¡¯s just that the methods are different.

    Although there was only one striker in the frontcourt, Milu did not intend to attack with a steady counterattack in this game. Instead, he wanted to use the Chinese team's most powerful midfielder to compete with the opponent.  Score a goal in a positional battle.

    His tactics worked perfectly in the first half. Except for a few chances, Turkey did not get any good shooting opportunities at all. Every time the Chinese team attacked, it consumed a lot of time. At the same time, when they lost  When in possession of the ball, one must either let the ball pass, or commit a timely foul in the frontcourt to prevent the opponent's quick counterattack. In any case, the opponent will not be given a decisive opportunity.

    The same is true in the second half. This kind of soft-knife style of play makes Turkey very unaccustomed. Their offensive and defensive rhythm has always been relatively fast. They can actually play at a high level under high pressure, such as in the game against Brazil.  , and when the opponent continues to slow down the offensive rhythm, there is nothing they can do. The one point scored by Costa Rica has proved this.

    When this stalemate lasted for twenty minutes, Turkey's head coach Gunesh became unable to sit still.

    He replaced the midfielder Okan with young forward Ilhan. Okan was in poor condition in today's game. Although he assisted Hassan Sass for the first goal, it was only due to the Chinese team's backfield.  It was just a mistake in the defense line.  For the rest of the game, he was helplessly targeted by Chinese captain Ma Tian. At the same time, he couldn't bring much help to the defense when Ma Tian was attacking.

    After Ilhan came on the field, Basturk moved to the right, and Emre moved forward. Gunesh wanted to use Emre's long shot, who was in good form today, to open up the situation.

    Seeing Gunes switch to three forwards, Milu immediately made adjustments, but he did not make any substitutions.  Instead, he made a gesture to the field.

    After seeing his gesture, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying immediately retreated a little, reducing their assists. The Chinese team still maintained a numerical advantage on the back line.

    Ilhan brought a certain vitality to Turkey's offense after coming on the field. The young forward continued to break through Wu Jiying's defense on the left, and it was not until Ma Tian returned to the defense to help the defense that it stabilized.

    At the same time, Turkey also increased the number of long shots. Emre began to insert more times from the back row. This short player who plays for Inter Milan had a very good long shot - in the 71st minute.  After getting rid of Deco, his long shot almost broke through the gate guarded by the Chinese team. Fortunately, Jiang Hai reacted quickly and saved the ball with a side dive.

    Three minutes later, T¨¹rkiye made a comeback, and Basturk moved the ball to the left in a wide range.  Unsar and Emre played a one-on-one and got rid of Sun Chenghai's defense. The moment he was about to break into the penalty area, Li Gang, who was filling in, made a fierce tackle and knocked him down at the penalty area line.  superior.

    Li Gang received a yellow card for this, after accumulating two yellow cards.  Even if the Chinese team can advance to the next round, he will miss that game.

    However, he did not regret this. After all, the situation just now was already very dangerous. If Turkey scores another goal, it will be very difficult for the Chinese team to come back in the following games, even if he is not suspended by then.  , how can there be a game?

    Basturk sent the ball to the back point, and four players, Brent, Hassan Saas, Li Wei and Wu Jiying, took off at the same time.  In the entanglement, Brent reluctantly rubbed the ball under the ball, but the ball drew a weird arc and flew towards the goal

    Since Jiang Hai had just moved to the back point in order to seal the angle, now most of the goal behind him has been exposed to Turkey's firepower!

    Jiang Hai knew as soon as he saw the flying height of the ball that he could not touch the ball, so he immediately turned back and ran, but with his height, it was too difficult to move.

    As soon as he turned around, the ball was already flying towards the goal. Fortunately, Sun Chenghai, who was guarding the front post, jumped up to meet the ball.  He headed the ball ahead of Ilhan!

    Just hit the ball.  Ilhan couldn't hold himself back anymore.Already colliding, the two rolled into the goal together.

    The ball pushed out by Sun Chenghai just landed at Emre¡¯s feet.  The referee's whistle sounded - Ilhan made a collision foul and the Chinese team had a ball in the backcourt.

    It was clear that Emre was dissatisfied with the penalty - he could have shot directly - he shouted at the referee twice, with an angry look on his face.

    Ilhan also stood up from the goal with a curse, and ran out of the penalty area angrily. Sun Chenghai shook his head helplessly, and then got up on his own.

    "The Turks have become angry" Pei Wei frowned and said to Milu.

    "This should be good news. The less calm they are, the more chances we have to defeat them." Milu said with a smile.

    "But I'm more worried that our players will be injured in the opponent's rough play" Pei Wei sighed: "After all, we have a high possibility of entering the next round. If we lose too many main players, it will be difficult.  Li Gang is suspended and we still have Zhang Yiming who can replace him, but if someone among them, Nie Fei, Sun Cheng, Heide Koad, etc., is injured, who will replace them? Even if FIFA severely punishes the Turkish players, it will be useless.  Yes, our losses are real.¡±

    It makes sense for Pei Wei to say this - the tempers of Turkish players are not very good - perhaps because they are used to being pampered in their devil's home stadium, Ataturk Olympic Stadium, and they cannot tolerate what they think is unfair.  In later generations, some of their actions at home were simply infamous. Even now in the World Cup, Pei Wei was still worried.

    Unfortunately, his concerns came true in the following games.  The Turkish players' movements became more and more aggressive, and the smell of gunpowder began to appear on the playing field.

    Jiang Hai took a goal kick. Sun Chenghai, who was receiving the ball, saw Yunsal approaching him and immediately passed the ball to midfielder Li Gang. As soon as Li Gang got the ball, Basturk used a very fierce  The action was overturned from the side. This action was naturally ruled as a foul by the referee, but Basturk did not mean to apologize at all.  Instead, he gave Li Gang a hard look, as if Li Gang had fouled him just now.

    "Did this guy take the wrong medicine?" Li Gang asked Deke depressedly. Deke didn't know what was going on and could only shrug his shoulders.

    Next, the players of the Chinese team quickly discovered that the other team had probably collectively taken the wrong medicine - as soon as the Chinese players got the ball, they immediately pressed forward fiercely, and many times their actions were beyond the scope of normal games.  .

    Some of their actions were deemed fouls by the referee, but many more escaped the referee's eyes.  Soon, the Chinese team's midfielder, who originally had the advantage, began to appear passive in the face of the opponent's all-out moves. After all, they had concerns and no one wanted to be injured and miss the next game.

    ¡°Give me the ball!¡± Li Fang shouted at Deco when he saw him being embarrassed by Emre.  Then he took the ball from Deco and rushed towards the opponent's half - as soon as Deco's ball came out, he was knocked to the ground by Emre.

    Li Fang had just taken a few steps when Yun Saer suddenly rushed over and knocked him to the ground.  The force of the impact was so strong that Li Fang was knocked directly off the court. There was a cry of exclamation from the top of the stands. The referee immediately sentenced Yun Sarr for a foul and showed him a yellow card.

    "I **!" Li Fang suddenly jumped up from the ground, and then rushed towards Yunsal. Looking at his angry eyes, no one would doubt that he would use his fists to teach this opponent a good lesson.

    Fortunately, there was Nie Fei beside me.  He immediately reached out and hugged Li Fang - although it was difficult for him to hug this barbarian who was full of energy, but he always respected Nie Fei and Li Fang, so he didn't struggle much - mainly because  After being blocked by Nie Fei, he had calmed down a bit, knowing that if he really beat the opponent up, he would only get a red card.

    The referee frowned, reached out and called the captains of both teams over and said something to the effect of restraining your own players and not having any conflicts on the field.

    The two captains naturally nodded repeatedly.  But once the game begins.  Collisions have become ubiquitous again - naturally initiated by Turkish players.

    The referee showed three yellow cards in a row but failed to calm down the Turkish players, and even caused them to start breaking the rules - anyway, there were only about ten minutes left before the end of the game.  It's probably very difficult to score a goal, but if you keep rushing like this to muddy the water, or let a few players from the Chinese team score, then maybe you'll have a chance.

    The Chinese fans in the stands were naturally very unhappy and began to curse collectively. The Turkish fans were not happy either.However, fans from both sides cursed loudly across the stadium. Fortunately, the stands between the fans from both sides were occupied by neutral local fans, so there were no physical conflicts between the fans on both sides. They were limited to verbal greetings to each other's parents.  That¡¯s all.

    "Everyone, please protect yourselves!" Pei Wei shouted to the court: "Don't be angered by them! Control the ball more, pass the ball more, dribble less! There is not much time left before the end of the game, we don't need to be tough with them.  Fight!" At this point, Pei Wei glanced at the Turkish bench on the other side and suddenly shouted in English: "They are going home soon anyway, there is no need for us to be like these guys who can't afford to lose!  "

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 520 Asian Civil War at the World Cup

    The two words Wei shouted in English were not loud, and neither the players on the field nor the referee noticed them, but the people on the Turkish coaching bench who were only a few meters away from the Chinese coaching bench heard them clearly.  Immediately, several Turkish substitutes and assistant coaches stood up and glared at Pei Wei. Pei Wei stared back without fear - even if the Turks were not afraid of punishment when they were about to go home, how could he be afraid of punishment?  He, the leader of the national team, has no impact on the national team at all. Is he afraid of a bird?

    The Turks could only stare at Pei Wei. Here Pei Wei was fighting with the Turkish substitutes, but over there Milu started to make substitutions. He first replaced Nie Fei with Zhao Junzhe, and then replaced him with Xu Yunlong.  Sun Chenghai replaced these two main players firstly to strengthen defense, and secondly to protect them. Of course, Milu was also afraid that replacing these two main players would cause his strength to drop even more. Deco and Adriano  A person with excellent physical fitness will continue to stay on the court and tangle with the opponent.

    The game finally ended due to endless fouls by the Turks. Of course, Chinese players are not that easy to bully. Anyway, if there is only one yellow card in the group stage, they will not be entered into the knockout stage, so their actions are also very big. When the game comes  Later, neither party's mind was on the game, and scenes of people falling on their backs kept appearing.

    In the 83rd and 86th minutes of the game, Turkey received two consecutive red cards - Alpay and Unsar were sent off for accumulating two yellow cards respectively, and the Chinese team replaced defender Xu Yunlong.  He also used a flying tackle to send himself and the opponent's forward Sass off the field. If the referee hadn't played a decisive card, the anger between the two sides would have been even higher.

    Finally, in the 93rd minute of the game.  The referee finally blew the whistle to end the game!

    It seems that the referee was tired of endlessly calling fouls on both sides. He blew the whistle to end the game just after three minutes of stoppage time.

    "The game is over! The Chinese team tied Turkey one to one and entered the World Cup top 16 as the second place in the group! Let's cheer and celebrate this historic victory!" Although I have been sighing for the rest of this period  Both sides played rough, but Wong Tai Sin still felt heartfelt and uncontrollable ecstasy at the moment the whistle sounded: "The Chinese team has once again created history! Although this is just a draw, the Chinese team relied on  This draw made it a historic entry into the top 16 of the World Cup! This is also the best result achieved by an Asian team since the North Korean team in the quarterfinals in 1966, tying Saudi Arabia's record in the 1994 World Cup!  Afterwards, we can truly say that our Chinese football is not weaker than anyone else!¡±

    The Chinese team players began to cheer crazily. Although the Turks were very unconvinced, the game was over and they had no reason to provoke. What's more, the security work of the World Cup was done very well. It was equivalent to the Chinese team.  South Korea, who is half at home, is not so bold.

    The Chinese fans at the scene began to celebrate.  For a moment, all the five-star red flags were flying in the sky, and the Turkish fans left the field unconvinced. In their opinion, they had every chance of winning the last game, but they seemed to have forgotten that the reason why today's game was behind them was  There will be an out-of-control scene in the middle of the stage, entirely because the Turks' movements on the field are getting bigger and bigger!

    Although this game was a complete farce in the last few dozen minutes, this was completely ignored by Chinese fans after the game - everyone was immersed in the cheers of qualifying for the group - the Chinese team won the group stage  The points obtained are exactly the same as last time, with one win, one draw and one loss worth four points.  But this time they advanced to the top 16 as second place - this was thanks to Costa Rica. Their tenacious performance indirectly helped the Chinese team qualify.

    Of course, Costa Rica's tenacious performance in that game was because they wanted to grasp the last life-saving straw - but their strength was still completely unable to compare with Brazil, which was aiming for the championship. In the first half, Brazil defeated Costa Rica.  Sieve, Ronaldo scored twice in fifteen minutes and Edmilson's wonderful volley and golden hook in the thirty-eighth minute helped Brazil lead 3-0.  Although the tenacious Costa Rica relied on the goals of Wanchope and Gomez to get the score within one goal, the goals of Rivaldo and Junior immediately locked the score at 5 to 2 - this is also the goal of the game.  The game with the most goals since the start of the World Cup.

    Brazil ranks first in the group with a proud record of winning three games, scoring 11 goals and conceding five goals. China ranks second with one win, one draw and one loss, scoring four points, scoring six goals and conceding six goals. Turkey ranks first with two points.  Third, Costa Rica is at the bottom with one point.

    The Chinese team became the first Asian team to advance to the top 16, but they were not the only one. In the game on the second day, the Korean teamUnexpectedly, they defeated Portugal thanks to Park Ji-sung's goal in the 70th minute. With seven points, they qualified first in the group and became the fourth team.

    Asian teams in the knockout stages of the World Cup.  However, this defeat did not include the group stage.  The American team, which had two consecutive draws, was defeated 3-1 by Poland, which had lost both games and was eliminated early. Although this victory did not bring anything to Poland, it directly helped Portugal advance to the top 16.

    In the match of Group G.  Italy relied on Del Piero's goal in the 85th minute to tie with Mexico, but this point was not enough for them to advance to the top 16 - the Italians had to thank Ecuador, who also basically had no more  Ecuador, who had hopes of qualifying, defeated Croatia with a goal in the 48th minute. Italy survived a desperate situation and entered the top 16 with a one-point advantage.

    Chinese fans didn¡¯t pay too much attention to these games. They focused on the final Group H game, because the first place in this group will be the Chinese team¡¯s opponent in the quarter-finals!

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    The situation in Group H is also very complicated. Before the start of the third round, Japan has four points, Russia has three points, Belgium has two points, and Tunisia has one point - all teams have not gone ashore and have not been flooded.  Death - In the two games of the last round, everyone has a chance to qualify from the group.

    Among them, the Japanese team is in the best situation. Their last opponent is Tunisia. As long as they get a draw, they will definitely be able to qualify in the group. Tunisia has to beat the Japanese team by more than two goals to have a chance to qualify, and Russia also wants to qualify.  All it takes is a point and Belgium must win.

    After successfully advancing from the group stage, the Chinese team immediately boarded the plane and flew to their next competition venue, Miyagi, Japan. After a night's rest, they collectively went to head coach Milu's room as usual.  Watch the match between Japan and Tunisia.

    The reason why I chose this game to watch is because as long as Japan beats its opponent, it will definitely be the first in this group. Tunisia is not a strong opponent. It is not difficult for Japan with the right time, place and people to do this -  ¨DAnd the Chinese team also hopes that their opponent will be Japan. After all, this opponent is probably the most familiar to the Chinese team in the top 16 besides South Korea.

    In Osaka, the Japanese team launched a fierce attack at the beginning of the game. Although a draw is enough for the Japanese team to qualify, if Russia defeats Belgium, the Japanese team will be squeezed to the second position in the group.  ¨DThat way, it is basically certain that the Japanese team will stop in the top 16, because the second place in this group will encounter the first place in Group C, which is the Brazilian team.

    And if it can win the first place in the group, its opponent will be the Chinese team, which is also an Asian team. It is obvious which one is easier to deal with, and although Japan has not beaten the Chinese team in recent years, there is still another one.  Fighting hard, unlike Brazil, there is basically no chance of victory.

    Facing the fierce attack of the Japanese team, Tunisia began to defend firmly, shrink the defense line, and wait for opportunities for sneak attacks. Selimi, the number one star playing for Freiburg in the Bundesliga, was the tip of the attack.

    This tactic played a big role in the first half. The Japanese's technical offensive flow, which was learned from Brazil but was somewhat different, was helpless in the face of a solid and hard defense, and Selimi's speed made their defenders very difficult.  Fear, the only good news is that on another field, Belgium took the lead against Russia in the seventh minute thanks to Valem's goal, and maintained this score until the end of the first half.

    At the beginning of the second half, the Japanese team's offense began to become more fierce, and in just three minutes of the opening, they relied on Morishima Kanko's supplementary shot in the penalty area to take the lead!

    After leading by one goal, the game became easy to play. Tunisia had to pull out to attack. After having sufficient space, the Japanese skills began to come into play. In the 75th minute, Hidetoshi Nakata made a beautiful kick outside the penalty area.  The long shot helped Japan expand the score to 2-0, and then they successfully maintained the score until the end and won the first place in the group!

    Belgium became the last team to enter the top 16. Goals from Sonk and Wilmots helped them defeat Russia 3-2.

    So far, all the top 16 have been produced. The quarter-final matchups are as follows: Germany vs. Barra, Denmark vs. England, Sweden vs. Uruguay, Spain vs. Ireland, Mexico vs. Portugal, Brazil vs. Belgium, South Korea vs. Italy, Japan vs. China  .

    The final match between Japan and China will be an Asian civil war in the World Cup - this is the first time in the 72-year history of the World Cup.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 521 Worries before the game

    To Japan?  "

    "To Japan."

    "To Japan"

    "To Japan!"

    After the top 16 matches, in China, the conversations between fans basically consisted of these four words. Although the tone was different, the meaning was different, and the content was somewhat different, these four words were exactly the same.  .

    During the period from June 13th to June 18th, even though there were knockout matches that were more exciting than the group stage every day, even though in these games, Germany defeated Uruguay, England swept Denmark, and Uruguay eliminated Sweden with a golden ball.  , Spain defeated Ireland, Portugal easily defeated Mexico and Brazil eliminated Belgium with a controversial goal. However, Chinese fans still focused all their efforts on the upcoming battle between China and Japan, so much so that they were not interested in it.  The six games were only lightly looked at.

    This is Chinese fans. In normal times, they also have their own teams to support, whether it is the national team or the club team. Maybe they will argue with other fans because of the team they support, and even attack each other -  ¨DBut at this time, there is only one goal left for them to support, and that is the national team that represents China, the Chinese national team!

    This is the normal mentality that fans should have - in a competition involving their own national team, if you don't support them, who else can you support?

    As for those fans in later generations who only pay attention to European teams or South American teams, and even wish their national teams to lose as badly as possible - please forgive them.  They are not traitors or traitors, they are just poor people who have been heartbroken by Chinese football and have been chilled to the bone.

    After observing the group stage, basically everyone has a relatively specific understanding of the two teams, China and Japan, and naturally it goes without saying about the Chinese team.  Although the four-point qualifying result was not very good, the classic game against Brazil was enough to give Chinese fans great confidence, and Japan showed their performance in the past four years in the group stage.  Progress, being able to defeat Russia and Tunisia, and drawing with Belgium have proven that the Japanese team's strength can occupy a place even in the World Cup.

    Unlike the Chinese team, which is composed of three generations of players, old, middle and young, the Japanese team is basically composed of rookies and the Mesozoic generation in their prime. After the retirement of the old captain Masami Ihara and the most famous Japanese older generation Tomohiro Miura, this national team  Only Masashi Nakayama is left among the older generation players in the team, and this old forward has basically been reduced to a substitute. He and the four veteran players of the Chinese team, Hao Dong, Ma Tian, ??General Fan and Jiang Hai, are still playing in the national team.  The important role is different.  The older generation of Japanese team players have basically withdrawn from the stage of history.

    This is also related to the historical sluggishness of Japanese football. Before the 1990s, it was not the mainstream of Asian football, and it always lost more than it won against the Chinese team. Even in the rapidly developing 90s, it was always dominated by China.  Suppression, among the top three in East Asia.  There has always been a strange circle in which China defeats Japan, Japan defeats South Korea, and South Korea defeats China.

    This is also the reason why Chinese fans showed great confidence after knowing that their opponent in the top 16 was Japan. However, before the start of this game, a saying suddenly began to spread on the Internet, and even got quite a lot of attention.  Many fans agree - that is, as the host, Japan hopes to go further against China, its old rival, and manipulate the referees.  It is the best way.

    Quite a few fans agree with this view - in China, the vast majority of people can't stand the Japanese. After hearing this rumor, they will naturally think - Damn it.  Little Japan is despicable and shameless, and can definitely do such a thing!

    Especially after the seventh quarter-finals - when the Koreans conceded a goal first, they exhausted the Italians with almost brutal melee fighting, and were on duty for these actions that completely exceeded the scope of the game.  The referee turned a blind eye, including Seol Qi-hyun's elbow that broke Keke's head - finally tied the score three minutes before the end of the game, and then in overtime the Ecuadorian referee used an unwarranted method to obliterate Italy  After receiving a goal, Prince Totti of Rome was sent off for diving. After receiving such help, the Koreans finally defeated Italy with Ahn Jung-hwan's header before the end of the game and broke through.  Entered the quarterfinals.

    After this game, China¡¯s domestic concerns about Japan¡¯s use of referees reached its peak - the shamelessness of the Koreans chilled everyone.  At this time, the most confident people began to waver. If the referee behaved like this against the Japanese team, China's hope of winning can be said to be quite slim - after all, the strength of the Chinese team has not yet reached such a point.

    Even the Chinese coaching staff was greatly troubled by such rumors.??Five hours before the start of the game, just after the Korean team's game ended, all members of the coaching staff including Pei Wei

    Everyone gathered in Milu's room.

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    "Did you watch the game just now?" Tang Peng said nonsense as soon as they got together: "It's so fucking shameful Tomasi's goal in overtime was a good goal, passed by Totti.  At that time, he was at least one meter away from the last Korean defender, and he was actually ruled offside. Also, Totti fell in the penalty area, and the Korean defender's feet almost reached above his knees - such a fake  Fall?"

    "And look at their moves! That's just like a Taekwondo performance on the court!" Chu Guanghu said with lingering fear: "Especially the elbow given to Keke, the brow bone was completely opened! Such a bad move is actually  Just a verbal warning! Faced with such a disadvantage, no matter how strong Italy is, they can't win, let alone being awarded an inexplicable penalty kick at the beginning"

    The two assistant coaches expressed their feelings respectively, and then said in unison: "Our next games will not be like this"

    Milu didn¡¯t say anything, but he also looked worried. After traveling around for so many years, what¡¯s wrong with him that he doesn¡¯t know?  What little tricks have you not seen before?  It is precisely because I know and understand that I am worried.

    "I think there is no need to worry so much" Pei Wei smiled and explained to them: "The Japanese are indeed shameless. They pretend to be grandsons when they are at a disadvantage, and they pretend to be uncles when they have the upper hand, and they refuse to admit their mistakes But  You have to admire their almost perverted samurai spirit, especially in competition. They will not go so dark - Koreans are different, maybe because their country is not completely independent yet.  And historically, they have always been sandwiched between China and Japan, and after World War II, they were controlled by the Americans. Therefore, they can only use their narrow national pride in sports and other aspects, and their pursuit of victory is simply abnormal.  We have seen a lot of their faces in the 1988 Seoul Olympics! They did this kind of thing~ I think everyone can rest assured that maybe the referee will be slightly biased in favor of the Japanese team in this game, but it will definitely not be like just now.  That game was so outrageous!¡±

    "Why are you so sure?" Milu asked doubtfully: "With South Korea's performance ahead, it is inevitable that the Japanese team will not do this After all, if they advance one step further and reach the quarterfinals, they will be able to tie the history of Asian teams in the World Cup.  It¡¯s best to record that they won¡¯t do it.¡±

    "Bola, after all, you are not an Asian, and you don't know our two close neighbors like us Chinese." Pei Wei blew out a smoke ring: "Both these two nations don't mind using some despicable means to achieve their goals.  Nation, but there are differences between these two nations - Japan was once powerful after all, and was once one of the most powerful countries in the world! With this kind of history, no matter what you do, it will have a certain impact!  And South Korea they have never been strong. If China is strong, they will be China's vassal. If Japan is strong, they will be Japan's vassal Without a glorious history, there will be no self-confidence. A nation without self-confidence can only use conspiracies and tricks.  To get spiritual satisfaction, and they have indeed been satisfied, so I concluded that Japan will not be as mean as South Korea!¡±

    "But this is just your guess. In my opinion, never doubt human beings' talent for conspiracy." Milu still couldn't let go.

    Pei Wei looked at Milu, and he knew that he first had to calm Milu down - the head coach is the soul of a team, and only if the head coach can remain calm and normal can the players stay normal.

    It is not easy to do this, but Pei Wei is convinced that he can do it, because he also has a trump card.

    "I know who the referee is about to officiate our game." Pei Wei's words stunned everyone: "I think if you know who the referee is, you won't worry about the fairness of the game."

    "Who is it?" Milu, Chu Guanghu and Tang Pengju asked at the same time. Although they were surprised by the news, they were more concerned about who the referee was.

    "Colina." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Pierre Luigi Collina, the most just referee in the world and the most famous referee."

    He smiled and looked at the three of them: "What are you worried about now? If he can't reassure you, then what referee in the world can reassure you?"

    "It turns out it's him!" Milu suddenly realized, and then a heartfelt smile appeared on his face: "If it's him, of course I won't worry!"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 522 The Fiery Arena

    If you want to ask who is the most famous football player in the world, then there is definitely no answer. Just like "there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people", the best player in the eyes of a thousand fans will also have a thousand answers.  , but if you want to ask who is the most famous football referee in the world, then there must be only one answer, Italian Pierluigi Collina.

    Collina was born in Bologna, Italy in 1960. At the age of seventeen, the Italian participated in the referee training course organized by the Bologna Regional Football Association. After accumulating enough experience in regional competitions, the young Collina started to work in 1983.  Law enforcement in various Italian national leagues at all levels. When he was 26 years old, he lost all his hair in a serious accident. However, this blow did not stop his law enforcement career. On the contrary, it had an immeasurable impact on his future law enforcement.  Influence - He gradually became the brightest referee in the world from fame to head. Even people who are not fans may know that there is a bald football referee named Collina, who can do this as a referee  To the extent that he is world-famous, only Collina is the only one in the hundreds of years of modern football history.

    Of course, in the world of football, no one can ever gain great fame based on appearance alone. The reason why Collina is famous is not only because his shining bald head is extremely conspicuous on the green field, but also because of his  He almost never makes mistakes in his calls and is never afraid of the pressure exerted on him by big-name stars and famous coaches.

    The almost absolutely fair penalty has brought him such a great reputation, which is why Milu felt relieved as soon as he heard the name.

    In Italy, even the most powerful black hand Moggi, who can control almost the entire refereeing field, cannot let Collina make a favorable decision for Juventus in the game, let alone the Japan Football Association!

    He is a living icon of world football.  With him, there is a guarantee of fairness.

    On the football field, it is impossible for the referee to make no mistakes, and Collina is no exception. For example, in a Serie A match more than a year later, Mr. Collina once forgot to bring his card on the field.  , leading to a ridiculous scene - when AC Milan's Brazilian defender Junior fouled Baggio, he was about to show his card when he realized that he had forgotten to bring it. Even in this World Cup, he was in  The penalty awarded to England in the group stage match between England and Afghanistan is also questionable - but insisting on the greatest fairness and equal treatment of players is the reason why Collina can enjoy such high prestige.  How could such a person be unfair to the Chinese team due to the pressure from the host during the game!

    "Buthow did you know?" Chu Guanghu couldn't help asking a very stupid question.

    In fact, this question is not stupid, because to be fair, the list of referees on duty is only announced one hour before the start of the game, and now there are still five hours before the start of the game.

    Pei Wei smiled and said nothing. At this time, the three of them realized Pei Wei's other identity - FIFA executive committee member!  With this level of identity, it is normal for Pei Wei to know some inside information in advance.

    After thinking about this.  The three of them sighed in their hearts at the same time - there are people in the court who are easy to talk to!

    In fact, Pei Wei knows this entirely due to his knowledge of the future - he has a deep impression of this game, because after South Korea entered the semi-finals of this World Cup in history, Pei Wei was competing with himself  When chatting, a friend said with emotion: "The reason why South Korea can advance to the semi-finals and Japan can only stop at the top 16 is because the referee of the Japan-Turkey game is Corina!"

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    "Before today's game, maybe everyone heard a lot of rumors." In the locker room before the game, Milu confidently gave the players his final encouragement, based on his observations before coming to the stadium.  He noticed that the rumors some time ago had indeed affected some players. Players with scruples in their hearts would not be able to exert their full abilities: "But what I want to tell you now is that worrying about things that have not happened yet is a good thing."  It¡¯s a stupid thing¡ªbecause it¡¯s not going to happen and you¡¯re spending a lot of brain cells doing it.¡±

    "I know what everyone is worried about." Milu smiled mysteriously. In the eyes of Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu, his current expression was exactly the same as that of Pei Wei before: "Now I can relieve your worries -  Japan may have a slight advantage in this game, but it is definitely within the scope of normal games - do you know who is the referee of this game? The most famous football referee, the bald sea monster, the Italian?  Man Collina.¡±

    There is no one here who has not heard of Collina¡¯s name. Maybe the Chinese players in the past were indifferent to world football.??But there is no such person in the current Chinese team. Even domestic players often watch

    Competition.  Naturally, Collina is no stranger to him.

    Like Milu and others before, the players were immediately relieved after hearing this name - it was like this name had a kind of magic.

    In fact, Collina¡¯s name does have this magic in the games he officiates.  Basically no player dares to do anything outrageous, and he himself will not do anything to put himself in the spotlight.

    ¡°As I said before, he is a living sign.

    Seeing that the players' expressions calmed down, Milu began to arrange tactics: "In today's game, our lineup returned to 442. Some people may have doubts that our 451 achieved great results in the last game.  Why not continue to use it successfully? I want to tell you that the Japanese team is not worthy of us deliberately removing a forward to strengthen the midfield. Our existing midfielder can completely suppress them. "

    Milu¡¯s heroic words made the players more confident. Milu, the ¡°head coach¡±, did a very good job.

    "Goalkeeper Jiang Hai, right back Sun Chenghai, center backs Li Wei and Zhu Guosheng, left back Wu Jiying, midfielders Zhang Yiming, Deco, Nie Fei and Ma Tian. Today Nie Fei will focus more on the center, Deco will organize behind him, and hand over to the right  Sun Chenghai is alone, Zhang Yiming, you have to pay attention to filling in for Sun Chenghai, forward, Adriano and Hao Dong.¡±

    Dong secretly shook his fist. He participated in the first two games of the group stage, but failed to score a single goal. He was substituted in the second half of each game. This has brought him a lot of trouble.  Pressure, Adriano has already scored two goals, and Yang Tian, ??who has much less playing time than him, also scored a goal. In addition, Milu sent a lone forward in the last game, which made Hao Dong feel,  If he no longer needs to score goals to prove his ability, then his main position will be in danger.

    "I'm afraid this is the last World Cup I will participate in. I must not end without scoring a single goal!" Hao Dong said to himself in his heart.

    Both Milu and Pei Wei saw Hao Dong's expression. After the players set off, Pei Wei asked Milu: "Why don't you tell him that you value him? It was just a tactical need to not use him in the last game.  ?¡±

    "For an old player like him, we don't need to disband him." Milu said softly: "On the contrary, we should put some more pressure on him so that he can perform better."

    Pei Wei smiled.

    Historically, the Dalian team led by Hao Dong has always been the vanguard of Chinese clubs against Japan and South Korea in the Asian arena, and he himself has been a hero who repeatedly defeated Japanese clubs and national teams. After he became involved in Chinese football, although  Hao Dong's development is better than in history, but he has lost the opportunity to become an "anti-Japanese hero". Today's game will be Hao Dong's best chance to make up for this regret!

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    When the players from both sides appeared at the Miyagi Sports Complex, the cheers in the stands never stopped. Naturally, as the host, the Japanese team received even more cheers - the Miyagi Sports Complex, which can accommodate 50,000 people, has nearly 40,000  They are Japanese fans. Although Chinese fans tried hard to buy more tickets for this game through various ticket purchasing channels, they had little success, except for the 8,000 tickets allocated to China by the World Cup Organizing Committee.  , they only bought more than 2,000 tickets, 10,000 to 40,000, Chinese fans were at an absolute disadvantage.

    But Chinese fans also have their own tricks - the most useful tricks for dealing with the Japanese team.

    Under the organization of several large fan groups, Chinese fans took turns singing to build up their momentum. What song should they sing?  Naturally, it is a song that cheers up the Chinese people and makes the Japanese unhappy - from "March of the Volunteers" to "Military Song of the Chinese People's Liberation Army", from "The sun is about to set in the west" to "Tunnel War, Hey  , Authentic War!", anyway, these songs are basically familiar to all Chinese people. They are catchy, have simple tunes, and are powerful as a chorus. Although they will cause dissatisfaction to the hosts - but what we want is what we want.  Make them unhappy!

    Therefore, before this game even started, the confrontation between the fans of both sides was already tense. Fortunately, the Japanese side had already been mentally prepared for this game and deployed a considerable number of police forces in the stadium, especially where the fans of both sides bordered.  The stands were closely monitored by two rows of heavily armed police officers - regardless of the scoldings from both sides, anyone who wanted to cross the line was not welcome.

    "Damn, it's so fucking exciting!" Looking at the heated scene in the stands, Pei Wei couldn't help but cursed: "Such a big scene is really rare. I guess people at FIFA are also having a headache. Such two people  Two countries with historical grievances meet in the World Cup. What chaos will happen?What happened to Zi Lai"

    Next to them, Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu had expressions of "they feel sorry for me".

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    The majestic "March of the Volunteers" rang over the Miyagi Comprehensive Stadium. All the Chinese people present sang loudly along with the majestic rhythm with solemn expressions.

    There was a strange expression on the faces of the Japanese present - this song was born during the tragic war between the two countries in the last century. During those difficult years, this song was played again and again  It inspired the Chinese people to muster up the courage to fight fiercely with the Japanese invaders. Today, this song will still guide the soldiers from China to compete with the Japanese on Japanese soil-but this time  The competition is not about killing skills, but about the art of football.

    There is nothing new in the Japanese team's lineup. They are basically all old acquaintances of the Chinese players. Since they have not been able to play in Putzmaos, Troussier does not believe that Kawaguchi can survive.  Low-level mistakes often occur in work, so in this World Cup, the main player has always been Masago Eizaki who plays for Nagoya Grampus. The left back is the Japanese-Brazilian Santo, the right back is Matsuda Naoki, and the two center  The defenders are Koji Nakata and Ryuzo Morioka, midfielder Junichi Inamoto, left midfielder Shinji Ono, right midfielder Hiroyuki Morishima, and midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata. The two forwards are partnered by Takayuki Suzuki and Akihon Nishizawa.

    Compared with the Asian Cup two years ago, the Japanese team has undergone relatively big changes. The formation has changed from 352 to 442. It seems that in the Asian Cup final, the two wings of the Japanese team were beaten by the Chinese team.  The horror was a big blow to Troussier - three of the Chinese team's four goals were scored through attacks from the wing, especially their two full-backs with excellent assist abilities.  It gave the Japanese team's defense a lot of trouble.

    That game taught Troussier a big lesson - the Chinese team is far from the best in Asia, but it can turn the Japanese team upside down, let alone the powerful players in the World Cup.  !  So within these two years.  Troussier abandoned his previous approach of strengthening the midfield and began to pursue a more offensive and defensive balance. His efforts paid off. In the three group matches, the Japanese team used a steady offensive and defensive rhythm in front of three opponents.  They have never been at a disadvantage.

    Troussier, like Milou, adopted the most accustomed formation in this game. They both have strong confidence and believe that the strength of their team must be superior to that of their opponents, and both sides are familiar with each other.  The extent also renders the little trick completely useless in this case.  Only the team's true strength is the most reliable!

    But do both parties really know each other that well?  The 2000 Asian Cup final was the last time the two sides competed in a regular game, but the players participating in that game were only the Olympic team and a few over-age players, not the national team in the true sense!  Compared with the game two years ago, the Chinese team's main lineup has added two "foreign players", Adriano and Deco, and the Japanese team's tactics have also undergone great changes.  We cannot look at our opponents the same way we did two years ago.

    "The strongest thing about Japan is their midfielder. Whether it is the defense or the ability of the forwards to seize scoring opportunities, they are not top-notch in Asia. This is what we can take advantage of." Milu was in the coaching bench.  Shang murmured.

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    "The so-called 'controlling the midfield can control the game' is just the so-called truth understood by people who don't understand football." After watching the game for about ten minutes, Wenger began to express his opinion:  "Actually, the forwards still play a key role in football matches, because they are the terminators of the offense, the ones who put an end to the offense. Take the World Cup, for example. Every time a team wins the World Cup, they must  There will be a super shooter. Other players will attack around him Don't tell me about Maradona. Maradona was a forward in 1986, and if the forwards in front of him were better at seizing opportunities,  Then Argentina may score ten more goals in that cup. The only exception is France four years ago. Basically, their key goals were scored by midfielders, which is unprecedented in world football.  It¡¯s also an anomaly in history.¡±

    Mourinho and Benitez both looked at him, and Wenger continued: "The Chinese team has done a very good job at this point. Although they have core players like Nie Fei and Deco in the midfield, everything they have  It all revolves around the forwards - the purpose is to let the forwards get the ball comfortably in the penalty area and then shoot. This is the easiest way to score goals in football matches. However, Japan seems to have gone astray. They emphasize too much.  The role of the midfielder is, yes. They are learning from Brazil, but when they won the World Cup, Brazil didn't rely on super forwards to score goals in the first two World Cups, and the third time they won the World Cup?  Although Pele was injured, they still had Garrincha, and in 1994 they had Romario On the contrary, they had Zico and France.The team of Latte and Junior is called

    The national team with the most gorgeous midfielder in the history of Spanish football can only end miserably with Italy with Rossi and Argentina with Maradona. This is enough to explain the problem!  "

    "The closer you are to the goal, the easier it is to score. This is the simplest and biggest truth on the football field." Wenger used this sentence to make the final summary.

    Milu is not as complicated as Wenger thought. It is true that his tactics have always been based on two forwards. That is because of the presence of Adriano, a forward who can solve the game alone. In this game, he is determined to  The main attacker is not Adriano, who is the target of public criticism, but Hao Dong, who has not scored a goal since the start of the World Cup.

    He believed that Troussier would definitely let the defenders focus on Adriano. In the group matches, Adriano shone brightly. Although he only scored two goals, his involvement and involvement in the frontcourt  But he has created countless opportunities for other players. What team would ignore such a player?  Although Hao Dong is also famous in Asia, he is already over 30 years old after all, and his sluggish performance since the start of the World Cup will make the Japanese unknowingly ignore him.

    But Milu still puts his money on Hao Dong. You must know that although veterans like Hao Dong cannot always maintain a high level like young people, they can still do it by playing several games wholeheartedly.  In the last game, he hid Hao Dong in the snow for ninety minutes. In addition to giving Hao Dong enough rest time, he also made Hao Dong feel a crisis - in this case, it is often the players who break out.  when.

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    There was nothing unusual about the first quarter of an hour of the game. From the beginning of the game, the Chinese team and the Japanese team started to struggle in the midfield. The Japanese were really good at their feet. They even surpassed the Chinese team in terms of the number of overseas players in the midfield.  , in addition to Morishima Hiroyuki, Hidetoshi Nakata plays for Parma in Serie A, Shinji Ono plays for PSV Eindhoven in Eredivisie, Shunsuke Nakamura, Sun Chenghai and Adriano are teammates at Arsenal - although this teammate is also  I haven't played a few games with them.

    However, the Japanese team's defense in the midfield is not too tough. Their four midfielders are all offensive. Although Junichi Inamoto is a defensive midfielder, his offensive ability seems to be stronger than his defensive ability.  , so after struggling for a period of time in the midfield, the Chinese team began to hit the ball to the forward's feet relatively quickly, using the defensive gap at the front of their penalty area to attack.

    Adriano's performance was as active as ever, frequently pulling out from the penalty area to meet the midfielder, which put a lot of pressure on the front of the Japanese team's penalty area. Inamoto Junichi had to reduce his assists to be responsible for defense, and he was still unable to control it.  Live active Adriano.

    Adriano's physical fitness is difficult to control for Japanese defenders who have relatively weak confrontation ability. Among the four Japanese defenders, Koji Nakata, the tallest and strongest, is only 1.82 meters tall. In terms of confrontation ability,  It's completely different, and the referee Collina has a good grasp of the scale of physical confrontation, so Adriano is like a duck in water at the front of the Japanese team's penalty area.

    After two consecutive turns and volleys brought great difficulties to Masago Eizaki, under Troussier's roar, the Japanese team's defenders concentrated two defenders to defend Adriano, right back Matsuda  Naoki returned to the penalty area to help defend Hao Dong.

    Of course, Troussier will not relax his defense against several other outstanding stars of the Chinese team. He believes that the offense of Junichi Inamoto and Hidetoshi Nakata can suppress Deco and Nie Fei, while Sun Chenghai, who has strong assist ability, will be able to suppress Deco and Nie Fei.  The three capital masters are given to defend. Anyway, the two of them are on the same side. The three capital masters' offensive ability, defensive ability, physical fitness and speed are quite good. Even if Sun Chenghai wants to suppress him, it will not be so easy.  matter.

    Troussier is very satisfied with his arrangement. The four players of the Chinese team are definitely super Asian. Although the other players are also excellent, they are only at the first-class level in Asia. He believes that the other Japanese players are capable  You will never lose to your opponent.

    As long as the situation is in a stalemate, the Japanese team with technical advantages will definitely consume less energy than their opponents. As long as nothing unexpected happens, the Japanese team will gradually gain the upper hand in the second half of the game.

    Maybe the victory will come very late, maybe it will be delayed to overtime, but Troussier is not in a hurry, he has enough patience to wait for the goal moment to arrive.

    What he doesn¡¯t know is that Milu is also waiting for the moment when the Japanese team¡¯s defenders completely ignore Hao Dong. At that time, Hao Dong¡¯s old gun will let the Japanese know that although the gun is old, it still works!

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    In the national team's offense, Sun Chenghai, who assisted, faced the entanglement of the three masters. The ball passed to the feet of Nie Fei in the middle. As soon as Nie Fei caught the ball, Inamoto Junichi came up to him. Nie Fei pretended to dribble the ball to the right.  Go, after attracting Junichi Inamoto, he immediately distributed the ball to the feet of Deco who came in from behind. The unguarded Deco brought the ball to the front of the Japanese team's penalty area, before Hidetoshi Nakata returned to defense.  Taking a long shot, the ball was narrowly saved by Masago Ezaki, and Koji Nakata jumped in front of Adriano to make a clearance.

    Morishima Hiroko caught the ball from the wing, and after struggling with Ma Tian for a while, he passed the ball to Nakata Hidetoshi. Zhang Yiming immediately got involved, using his physical advantage to entangle Hidetoshi Nakata so much that he couldn't even turn around, so he had to  The ball was passed to Shinji Ono on the left. Shinji Ono faced Sun Chenghai's defense and passed the ball to Sandu Zhu who came in behind. Sandu Zhu directly passed the ball into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle, like this  The cross could not pose any threat to the Chinese team's defense. Neither Takayuki Suzuki nor Akihon Nishizawa are good header players. Zhu Guosheng jumped high and headed the ball away.

    Zhang Yiming passed the ball to Deco ahead of Hidetoshi Nakata. Deco passed the ball through the center circle and immediately passed the ball to Nie Fei

    &, quickly moved the ball to the right, and Junichi Inamoto immediately stretched out his foot to block it, but Nie Fei quickly pulled the ball back and moved to the left again, just as he was preparing from the beginning  It¡¯s the same as breaking through in this direction.

    Junichi Inamoto, who was used to Nie Fei's attack from left to right, reacted quickly. He immediately turned around and pressed against Nie Fei, but Nie Fei immediately stopped suddenly and gently moved his left foot while stopping.  , pushed the ball past Junichi Inamoto's crotch.  Then get away from him easily!

    The Chinese fans in the stands immediately burst into applause. In fact, Junichi Inamoto is not that easy to deal with. Although he could not play any games in Arsenal for a season, being favored by Wenger is definitely not ordinary.  It's just that in the midfield confrontation, he not only has to defend and fly, but also has to face Deco's intervention at any time. In fact, it is equivalent to one against two, so he is often at a disadvantage!

    Nie Fei, who dribbled the ball straight into the penalty area, passed the ball to Adriano who pulled out of the penalty area. Adriano only let the ball stay at his feet for two seconds.  Then he immediately passed the ball back to Nie Fei, and at the same time blocked the two Japanese center backs behind him with his body. Nie Fei created a gap at the front of the penalty area, and first made a fake move to pretend to pass the ball to Hao Dong.  , tempted Naoki Matsuda to defend Hao Dong, but then he swiped the ball and broke into the penalty area!

    Facing the attacking Ezaki Masago, Nie Fei twisted his body and shot a curve ball straight to the far corner of the goal.  But unfortunately, the ball bypassed the hand that Izaki was struggling to reach out, but it deviated slightly from the goal, grazing the far post of the goal and flying out of the baseline!

    "Damn!" Nie Fei waved his hand regretfully. The control of the shot just now was not very good, and the arc of the ball was not completely hit.

    But this shot also shocked the entire Japanese team into a cold sweat. Troussier could no longer sit still. He stood up and made a gesture to the court, indicating that Shinji Ono and Hiroyuki Morishima would also join in the defense.  Defend!

    Troussier has seen it.  Now the Chinese team is making a fuss in the middle. The nominal right midfielder Nie Fei has been moving in the front midfielder position, coupled with Deco who often inserts, it is obvious that the carriage and horse are two people.  indivual.  No matter how good Junichi Inamoto is, he can't stop two attacking midfielders who can gain a foothold in the five major European leagues.

    "This cunning old fox!" Troussier gritted his teeth and glanced at Milu who was a few meters away - he strengthened the defense on the side, and Milu started to attack the center. So cunning!

    Troussier is good at training players. Under his training, the Japanese team as a whole has been quite outstanding. In this regard, Milu cannot catch up with him, but in terms of on-the-spot command, Milu has the absolute upper hand.  , no matter how Troussier changed his tactics, it was within his expectations.

    Milu is not a head coach who knows how to train players. His specialty is on-the-spot command, adjusting player status and increasing players' confidence. In fact, such a head coach is the most suitable to coach the national team.  Players who can enter the national team should not do basic exercises in the short training time. If they really have to do this, it only shows that the coaches who have trained them since childhood are unqualified.

    "It's almost time" Milu looked at his watch.  Now that nearly half an hour has passed in the first half, the Japanese team has also begun to focus its defense on the center. Now is the time to launch a surprise attack.

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    "It's almost time" Hao Dong on the court was thinking the same way. In the past half hour, he basically only did some auxiliary work involving defensive strength.  Waist??Adriano, now the Japanese team has focused its attention on those three people, and Matsuda Naoki, who is defending himself, also has to go to other defenders from time to time.

    , I have quite neglected myself.

    This change was not only seen by Hao Dong, but also felt by Nie Fei and others - this does not mean that their observation of the situation on the field is much better than that of the Japanese players, but that they have been paying attention from the beginning - this is  Milu emphasized this many times before the game.

    The Japanese team's attack was again disrupted by the Chinese team's defense. After Zhang Yiming entangled Hidetoshi Nakata, Li Wei made a beautiful move forward to intercept the ball passed by Hidetoshi Nakata to Suzuki Takayuki, and then pressed the opponent's player.  The previous kick passed the ball to Deco in front.

    Deco turned around and passed Hiroaki Morishima, who was grabbing the ball, and then passed the ball to Nie Fei in front before Ono Shinji came up. Nie Fei held onto Junichi Inamoto beside him and looked forward to observe the forward's movement.

    Adriano ran out of the penalty area again and rushed towards Nie Fei to respond. The two central defenders of the Japanese team, who had been tortured several times by the cooperation between the two of them, followed Adriano out of the penalty area without thinking.  , and Naoki Matsuda is also closely observing the movements of Adriano and Nie Fei, ready to come up and fill in at any time

    |.One mistake and the ball was passed diagonally into the penalty area!

    The ball flew between Adriano and Naoki Matsuda and into the penalty area!

    As soon as Matsuda Naoki turned around, he immediately found that Hao Dong, who was blocked behind him, had rushed into the penalty area at some point and was chasing the rolling ball!

    Matsuda Naoki subconsciously raised his hand to signal that Hao Dong was offside, but the linesman did not raise the flag, but ran down with Hao Dong - he observed very carefully. Hao Dong was still there when Nie Fei passed the ball to Matsuda Naoki.  The half body position in front of the body is activated after the pass is passed - it is definitely not offside!

    "Eizaki!" shouted a Japanese assistant coach next to Troussier. He also had excellent eyesight. He could tell at a glance that Hao Dong's acceleration, coupled with the fact that Matsuda Naoki raised his hand, lost the opportunity to catch up.  The possibility, and the other two central defenders have been attracted by Adriano out of the penalty area, it is definitely impossible to prevent Hao Dong from shooting, so he immediately loudly asked the goalkeeper Masago Izaki to attack quickly, even if Hao Dong could not  Dong makes a clearance before he touches the ball, but also makes him lose the shooting angle.

    Dong's explosive power within thirty meters has always been outstanding. Although his speed has declined as he gets older, his explosive power has not decreased much. Nie Fei's passing is just right, so he can catch up to the corner of the small penalty area.  He had already caught up with the ball!

    At this time, Ezaki Masagano also attacked. At 1.85 meters tall, he quickly blocked the front point, then fell to the ground and pounced at Hao Dong's feet!

    Don didn't stop the ball. Just when Izizaki Masako hit the ground, he poked the ball with his left toe, then raised it. The ball flew over the head of Izizaki Masago and flew diagonally towards  goal!

    In the desperate eyes of the Japanese fans in the audience, the ball hit the lower edge of the goal lintel and then changed its line. It hit the inside of the far post again and then flew into the goal!

    Collina immediately blew the whistle and pointed to the kick-off point - the goal was valid!

    "The ball the ball went in! One to zero, the Chinese team took the lead in the 31st minute! Nie Fei's exquisite short pass in the middle helped Hao Dong face the goalkeeper directly. Hao Dong calmly used a kick  A wonderful shot into the goal! This is the 32-year-old veteran's first goal in this World Cup! Although he scored a goal in the World Cup four years ago,  In this World Cup, Hao Dong¡¯s condition has not been very good and he has been questioned. I think after this goal, no one will say anything to Milu for insisting on using him!¡±

    Dong immediately looked at the ball flying in the air nervously after shooting. He remained absolutely calm when shooting, but when the ball was shot out, he started to get nervous!

    Dong has scored more than 100 goals since he first played in the domestic league, but he has never been as nervous as this shot!

    When the ball hit the goalpost, his heart skipped a beat. It wasn't until the ball flew smoothly into the goal that his heart felt as if it had been hit hard, and an uncontrollable ecstasy rose from his chest.  rise!

    Dong made a crazy roar from his throat, then he lifted up his jersey, covered his face, knelt on the ground, and pointed his hands high to the sky!

    Other teammates of the Chinese team rushed up to surround him and cheered heartily. The Chinese fans in the stands kept shouting loudly and venting their grievances!

    After calming down the excitement in his heart, Hao Dong stood up and extended his thumb to the coaching bench.

    Milu also smiled?He extended his thumb, his efforts were not in vain, the layout before the game had the best effect!

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    After half an hour of stalemate, the Chinese team finally scored a goal through Nie Fei's Miaodong. For such a knockout match, one goal can often resolve the entire game.

    This goal also made Troussier's idea of ??"relying on the whole attack steady and catching the opponent's mistakes without making any mistakes" came to nothing. In fact, the Japanese team's defense did not make any mistakes. They were very good.  They blocked the three most threatening players in the Chinese team's offense: Adriano, Fei and Deco, but they ignored the veteran Hao Dong. This may be the only mistake they made.

    After the game restarted, Troussier did not make any adjustments. He was thinking about a question: "Did the Chinese team focus their offense on Hao Dong?"

    He quickly overturned his assumption. Although Hao Dong is experienced and is considered a top-notch shooter in Asia, he is not as threatening to the Japanese goal as Adriano!  The Japanese defender's physical condition is not very good, but his speed and reaction are not slow. He just restrains Dong's strengths. On the contrary, he can't do anything about Adriano's personal attack. Troussier asked himself whether he would put his treasure in one  It's from a relatively weak striker!

    Just as the task he assigned to the two forwards Suzuki Takayuki and Nishizawa Akihon was just to harass, and the goal scoring task was handed over to the stronger midfielders - in fact, in the three group matches of the Japanese team  Among the five goals scored, only one was scored by striker Takashi Suzuki, and the other four goals were scored by midfielders. This is the embodiment of Troussier's thinking.

    But he forgot that the forward's responsibility is to score goals. It is impossible for Milu to send a forward who has no scoring ability onto the field.  Dongben

    He is also a shooter with strong scoring ability. Ignoring his deterrence ability is definitely Troussier's biggest failure in this game.

    But now Troussier does not have this awareness. After observing the game for a period of time, he has strengthened his idea - in the next game, Hao Dong still only responds and pulls from the side, and the ball is more  Still concentrated at the feet of Adriano, who can take the ball and break through.

    For example, in the attack just now, the Chinese team did not bother much in the midfield, but directly hit the ball to Adriano's feet. After Adriano got the ball, he turned around and broke through.  Neither of the two defenders of the Japanese team could stop him, and in the end they had to use foul tactics to bring him to the ground

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    "It was just an accident!" Troussier said to himself: "The main force in their attack is Adriano!"

    It¡¯s no wonder that Troussier is so stubborn. In fact, Hao Dong has only had two shots in the first half so far, one of which scored a goal. Adriano had five shots.  This time, if it were not for the tenacious defense of the two central defenders and the beautiful save of Masago Ezaki.  Adriano will never fail to score a goal.

    With Ma Tian¡¯s long-range shot sliding past, the first half of the game was over, and the Chinese team entered the second half with a one-goal lead.

    Not only did the Chinese team lead the score, they also had the upper hand in terms of shooting data. In the first half, they shot a total of 11 times, six of which were within the goal frame, while the Japanese team only had six shots, and more were within the goal frame.  It was only three times.

    The Japanese team was not at a disadvantage in the midfield battle. The reason why the Chinese team was able to gain such a big advantage in the number of shots.  The key lies in Adriano. He can create a shooting opportunity almost as soon as he gets the ball. However, the Japanese team's forwards do not have this ability. Suzuki Takayuki and Nishizawa Akihon were completely submerged in the Chinese team's penalty area.  Both men had only one shot. If the midfielders hadn't created several shooting opportunities, the number of Japanese team's attacks would have been pitiful.

    "The Japanese team's offensive methods are too simple!" Wenger sighed in the box: "But it can be seen from the group stage that their top scorer is actually midfielder Junichi Inamoto! Their two forwards are fast  They are all good, but they lack physical fitness and have similar technical characteristics. If the Japanese team can have a standard center, maybe their game will be much easier.¡±

    "Yes, their two forwards may be better at grabbing points, but the Chinese team has never given them such a chance. The slow midfielder makes it impossible for them to counterattack smoothly If there is one more player in the frontcourt  If there is an impactful forward, it may be much more difficult for the Chinese team to deal with it." Benitez also agreed.

    "In terms of midfielders and defenders, the Chinese team may not be much better than the Japanese team. Maybe it is not as good as in some aspects, but compared with the forwards, the Japanese team is simply not on the same level as the Chinese team, not to mention they seem to  I despise Hao Dong" Mourinho shook his head: "Maybe this is??The reason why the Chinese team was able to take advantage in the first half was also the tactical opponent arranged by Milu.  "

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    Obviously Troussier also saw the problem that the three of them saw. At the beginning of the second half, he replaced Nishizawa Akihun with veteran Nakayama Masashi to increase the impact on the front line. Although Nakayama Masashi is only one meter tall  Seventy-eight, but he is a standard center, both in impact and heading ability, which is quite outstanding, and can play a very good role in alleviating the Japanese team's weak forward line.

    After the start of the second half, the Japanese team strengthened their offense. They no longer struggled with the Chinese team slowly in the midfield like they did in the first half. Instead, they continued to pass the ball directly to the wing through quick short passes and then organized the attack, or  Passing the ball directly to the feet of the forwards allows them to rely on their personal abilities to break through. This direct style of play may not have much effect, but it brings a more direct threat to the Chinese team's goal.

    In the 51st minute, Shinji Ono made a pass from the wing. Masashi Nakayama went around to the front point and then shook his head to attack the goal. The ball slipped slightly out of the goal.

    In the 56th minute, the Chinese team organized an attack. Hao Dong passed the ball to Adriano from the front of the penalty area. Adriano forced his way into the penalty area and shot. The ball was blocked by the defender with his body.

    In the 59th minute, the Japanese team launched a quick counterattack. After receiving the ball, Suzuki Takayuki quickly broke through along the wing. He inserted diagonally into the penalty area and shot from a small angle. The ball was saved by Jiang Hai. Shinji Ono took a corner kick and Koji Nakata's head  The ball went over the crossbar.

    Perhaps it was Troussier's encouragement during the halftime break that played a role. The Japanese team played more proactively in the second half, and finally equalized in the 68th minute through Hidetoshi Nakata's beautiful long shot from outside the penalty area.  score!

    Junichi Inamoto suddenly made an assist and got rid of Deco's defense. Zhang Yiming had to step forward to cover the position. Then Junichi Inamoto cleverly distributed the ball to the unguarded Hidetoshi Nakata. Hidetoshi Nakata made a slight adjustment at the front of the penalty area.  Immediately after that, he took a long shot, and the ball flew into the goal after grazing Jiang Hai's fingertips.

    After scoring the goal, the Japanese team's morale was greatly boosted and they began to launch more rapid attacks. But unfortunately, just five minutes later, the Chinese team exceeded the score again!

    Zhu Guosheng beat Zhongshan Masashi and pushed the ball out of the penalty area. Zhang Yiming, Deke and Nie Fei made consecutive passes and quickly hit the ball into the frontcourt. Nie Fei cleverly distributed it to the player who quickly inserted on the right.  Sun Chenghai, Sun Chenghai kept shaking left and right while running at high speed, and finally shook the three masters in front of him to lose their center of gravity. Then Sun Chenghai successfully reached down and passed the ball into the penalty area with his foot!

    This is not a long pass, but a short cross, and the ball flies directly to the front point!

    Adriano attracted enough defensive players in the middle. Hao Dong circled to the front point like a swimming fish, then jumped high to face the ball and hit the goal with a powerful head shake!

    A bouncing earth!  The ball bounced on the ground after flying into the small penalty area, then changed its line and flew past Masago Eizaki's hands, and quickly flew into the near corner of the goal!

    "The goal is scored! Two to one, the Chinese team surpassed the score again!" Huang Taixian shouted like crazy: "Hao Dong scored twice! The best forward in China in the 1990s still maintains his position after entering the 21st century.  In good condition, although some people had doubts about him before this gamebut he quickly answered those doubts with goals! If he doesn't score, he will score two!  Can he still eat? Maybe Hao Dong can¡¯t eat much now, but he can score goals!¡±

    There was a storm in the stands, countless flags began to sweep over the stands, and countless cheers came from the mouths of more than 10,000 Chinese fans. At the same time, on the land of China, in front of countless TVs, in bars, and in squares  ¡­ Countless Chinese fans are cheering!

    "Hao Dong! Hao Dong! Hao Dong!"

    The cheers at the scene slowly turned into rhythmic shouting of Hao Dong's name. After celebrating with his teammates, Hao Dong raised his hands above his head and kept applauding towards the stands. There was no expression on the veteran's face.  The excitement when scoring the first goal was replaced by a kind of indifference.

    A kind of indifference.

    Dong has been satisfied. As a Chinese player, he has occupied the position of the main forward of the national team for nearly ten years. He has won the league championship at home. In Europe, he has been exposed to the highest level leagues in the world. Now, he has entered the World Cup again.  Two goals He really has no regrets.

    "Brother Hao, come back quickly, the game is not over yet!" Nie Fei shouted to Hao Dong excitedly: "Now we are only leading by one goal, we have to pursue the victory, and I want to score one more!"

    Looking at Nie Fei¡¯s young face, Hao Dong suddenly smiled and nodded at Nie Fei.Head: "Yes, winning one is definitely not enough!"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 526 Advancing to the Quarterfinals

    Dong's second goal confirmed to everyone that China's best player in the 1990s still maintained his excellent form.

    The first goal was a calm one-on-one shot, and the second goal was a sharp goal-scoring shot.

    The first ball showed Hao Dong¡¯s calm mental quality in front of the goal, and the second ball showed Hao Dong¡¯s keen judgment on the ball¡¯s placement.  As he grew older and began to decline in physical strength, explosive power and other aspects, Hao Dong used his experience to make up for his lack of physical fitness.

    These two goals also gave the young Adriano a lot of inspiration, how to play smarter and how to move more beautifully on the court. Maybe Hao Dong is not a world-class forward, but he is very interested in football.  There are still many places worth learning from Adriano.

    The Chinese team, which once again took the lead, suddenly gave up the way of solidifying the midfield and entangled with the opponent, and began to attack with more fierce attacks, as if they were now the lagging side.

    This was Milu's instruction. After the Japanese team began to hit the ball directly into the frontcourt more often, it was no longer feasible to kill time by entangled in the midfield. There were still about ten minutes left before the end of the game. Strengthen the attack.  Even if they can't score a goal, they have to at least suppress the opponent for a while. By the time the Japanese team regains its momentum and starts to counterattack, there is not much time left for the opponent.

    The Chinese team¡¯s crazy pressing in the midfield caught the Japanese team, which was used to the opponent¡¯s slow pace, off guard. Zhang Yiming grabbed the ball from Hidetoshi Nakata and then sent the ball to the frontcourt!

    After a quick breakthrough failed, Nie Fei controlled the ball at his feet, and the Chinese team began to control the ball, passing it back and forth in the Japanese half - making it clear that the team was trying to waste time.

    The two defenders of the Japanese team finally forced Sun Chenghai to the corner flag, but Sun Chenghai cleverly kicked the ball to Matsuda Naoki's feet and bounced out of the baseline.  The Chinese team won another corner kick.

    Deco took a tactical corner kick. After passing the ball back and forth for nearly ten times, Ma Cai made a mistake under the opponent's pressure and took the ball out of the sideline, but five minutes of precious time had passed.

    With less than ten minutes left before the end of the game, the Chinese team¡¯s historic moment is about to arrive.

    Troussier replaced defender Naoki Matsuda to strengthen the attack with the Mingshu that worked wonders in the Asian Cup final two years ago. He is just regretting that Shunsuke Nakamura lost him due to injury in the warm-up match before the World Cup.  In order to have the opportunity to participate in the World Cup, if there is this midfielder with excellent free kick skills, the Japanese team's offense will have another effective method. At least the Chinese team will not dare to foul unscrupulously near the penalty area.

    The whole game.  The Chinese team has been using decisive fouls to continuously interrupt the Japanese team's offensive rhythm. The reason why they dare to do this is because the Japanese team currently does not have a player who is very good at set pieces. Although Nakata Hidetoshi and Ono Shinji have both good footwork.  Yes, but their free kicks are not deterrent enough. If Shunsuke Nakamura is here, Milu would really not dare to arrange such a tactic.

    At the Asian Cup two years ago.  Shunsuke Nakamura hit two consecutive free kicks on the Chinese team's goal post. One of them provided a chance for Nishizawa Akihon to make a follow-up shot. This can be regarded as the Japanese team's death.

    Seeing that the game reached the 87th minute, the Japanese team got another chance to take a free kick in the frontcourt, but Hidetoshi Nakata's direct free kick was blocked by the wall. Deco immediately passed the ball to someone who had already started running.  Nie Fei, the Chinese team counterattacked quickly!.

    =.To defend, to break through.  He also jumped up to avoid Shinji Ono's flying tackle from the side!

    At the same time, Hao Dong and Adriano also ran towards the Japanese team's half, shooting three arrows in unison!

    After Kankan broke through to the edge of the penalty area, Nie Fei made a beautiful right-angle swing.  He once again shook off the chasing Sandu Zhu, and then passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Hao Dong, who was in the forward position, raised his right foot, but he did not shoot. Instead, he let the ball pass under his feet. Adriano stepped in from the center, and without any defense, he hit the goal with a powerful kick!

    The ball flew into the Japanese team's gate very quickly, hitting the net back and raising it high!

    After scoring the goal, Adriano took off his shirt and showed off his well-developed muscles. The other players swarmed up and pinned him down - the demo still wants to show off?  You don't have a chance!

    "Three to one! The game is over! The Chinese team expanded its lead to two goals through a beautiful counterattack. The Japanese team has no chance! Quarterfinals! The quarterfinals of the World Cup are waiting for the Chinese team!" Wong Tai Sin Gao  shouted loudly, and the Chinese fans in the stands shouted even louder, and the whole stadium could only hear the cheers of the Chinese fans.  Nearly 40,000 Japanese fans have been completely silenced.

    "Okay! WinGot it!  "Pei Wei slapped his thigh, smiled and said to the people around him: "This competition

    Won it - the quarter-finals, when did our Chinese football team become so prosperous without facing a Japanese team that knows the ins and outs, otherwise it would not have been so easy to win I said Bora, we have to start thinking about our next opponent now.  .  "

    Milu only smiled with his eyes closed and did not answer. Chu Guanghu and Tang Pengju were laughing from ear to ear. The other substitute players were no longer sitting, and they all stood up and cheered to the court.

    Unlike the cheers in the Chinese team¡¯s coaching bench, the Japanese team¡¯s coaching bench was filled with gloom and gloom. At this point in the game, the Chinese team¡¯s victory was already certain.

    In fact, entering the top 16 is already a good breakthrough for Japan. To achieve such a result, the Japanese team has proven their performance in this World Cup. In previous years, this result would be enough for Japan.  People are extremely proud - but people are not suffering enough. What's more, losing to other teams is not bad, but they lost to the Chinese team, which is also from Asia. In addition, the South Korean team also entered the quarterfinals. As half of the host,  In the following games, I can only watch China and South Korea play in the World Cup. The taste is like drinking water, knowing whether it is warm or cold.

    After the celebration of the Chinese team ended, Milu began to make substitutions. He replaced Dong with midfielder Li Xiaopeng. Hao Dong still failed to play the full ninety minutes, but Milu replaced him this time, not only for  It was as simple as killing a little time, but he still wanted to give Hao Dong a chance to receive the applause and cheers of the fans alone - Hao Dong deserved such applause.

    Sure enough, when Hao Dong walked off the court, huge cheers rang out from the stands. Hao Dong's two goals not only helped the Chinese team defeat the Japanese team, but also re-established him in the hearts of Chinese fans.  Image, the image of China's number one striker!

    When the fourth official on the sidelines marked three minutes of stoppage time, Milu made another substitution. Du Wei and Wu Jiang were sent on the field at the same time, replacing Wu Jiying and Nie Fei. These two players were the only ones besides the goalkeeper.  There are only two other players who have not played. Milu does not want them to leave any regrets in the World Cup. At the same time, the Chinese team now has the capital to do so.

    And for a young player like Du Wei, even just feeling the atmosphere of the World Cup is quite beneficial to him.

    The Japanese team did not give up the attack at the last moment, but facing the Chinese team, which began to shrink its entire team, they had no good solution. The three central defenders of the Chinese team basically controlled all the high-altitude balls, and the Chinese team's goal  There was no space left for them to break through and pass the ball. The Japanese team had no choice but to pass the ball around, unable to find a single offensive gap.

    "Ten, nine, eight, seven" The Chinese fans at the scene began to shout in unison to start the countdown. Few Japanese fans could speak. They just looked at the stadium silently, waiting for the end of the game.  , waiting for the moment when the host is eliminated.

    Finally, with the whistle of the referee Collina, the game ended!  Relying on Hao Dong's brace and Adriano's icing on the cake, the Chinese team defeated the host Japan team 3-1 and became the last team to advance to the quarterfinals!

    Zhang Yiming kicked the ball into the sky with all his strength, then cheered and rushed off the court with his teammates on the field!

    Milu and Pei Wei were surrounded by their players. Before they could say anything, the players had already grabbed the head coach and team chairman and started throwing them into the sky!

    "The game is over! The Chinese team won with a score of three to one and successfully entered the quarterfinals of the World Cup, tying North Korea in 1966 and the current record! Before participating in the World Cup, perhaps no one thought that we could achieve this  High, but the Chinese team has definitely achieved this with its own performance! Long live the Chinese team!¡±

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    Germany, Uruguay, England, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, China, these are the last eight in this World Cup.

    ?Four European teams, two South American teams, and two Asian teams, this is the composition of the top eight in this World Cup.

    Different from history, Uruguay and Portugal replaced the United States and Senegal, which also wiped out the African and North American teams that could have occupied a place in the quarterfinals. The Chinese team replaced Turkey.

    Two of the top eight teams in the World Cup are from Asia. This is also the first time in the 72-year history of the World Cup.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 527 Quarterfinals Battle

    After the World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, it is basically the highlight, with this exception. Although the gold content of the quarter-finals of this World Cup is still much lower than that of the previous one - the quarter-finals of the 1998 World Cup were Brazil and Denmark.  , Argentina, Netherlands, Croatia, Germany, France and Italy, the four quarter-finals were classics, and they all left countless memories for future generations, such as after Laudrup scored in the battle between Brazil and Denmark.  Sleeping Beauty look, Dennis Bergkamp¡¯s beautiful offloading shot in the match between Argentina and the Netherlands, Sukra¡¯s violin-like elegant goal in the match between Croatia and Germany, and even Baggio¡¯s shot in the match between France and Italy was just a hair¡¯s breadth away.  The volleys in the penalty area are all talked about. Looking at the 72-year history of the World Cup, there are few World Cups that can have so many classic games in the four quarter-finals!

    The quarter-finals of this World Cup still have quite a few highlights, the most eye-catching of which is undoubtedly the match between Brazil and England, and the match between Germany and Portugal is also full of highlights. Can Germany qualify for the European Championships?  The revenge of one stone is also the focus of countless fans. Although the other two games participated by Asian teams are not as exciting as the first two, as Asian teams, their performance is enough for everyone to pay attention to.

    South Korea vs Spain, China vs Ural.

    The biggest highlight of China¡¯s match against Uruguay is Uruguay¡¯s number one star Recoba.

    This star who plays for Inter Milan in Serie A seems to have an inextricable fate with China - this star came to China when he was twenty years old. Although he only stayed here for one and a half seasons, his outstanding performance  But he left a deep impression on Chinese fans. After moving to Inter Milan, it was well known that his nickname was "Chinese Boy".  Among the opponents in this game, Nie Fei, Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Zhang Yiming and Hao Dong were all his teammates and fought side by side on the court - with this relationship, fans will undoubtedly be interested in him.  more interested in the game.

    Chinese reporters also found a news digging point. Although few of them were able to interview Recoba, it was easier to interview Chinese players - especially after entering the quarterfinals, Milu no longer prohibited reporters from filming training situations -  ¨DNow that the strength of the Chinese team has been fully demonstrated, there is nothing to keep secret.

    "That guy Alvaro? Haha, he is a very interesting guy. In terms of skills, he is also the top player in Serie A. Especially the free kick. In my opinion, his free kick can definitely be ranked  Among the top ten in the world!" Nie Fei first praised Recoba, and then said confidently: "What are your hopes for the game? I hope Recoba scores and we win."

    When the reporters conveyed this sentence to Recoba, Recoba smiled: "Nie Fei said it as if I was a person who puts personal performance above the team as a whole It doesn't matter whether I score or not.  Importantly, the team¡¯s victory is what I care about most. I¡¯m not the only one in Uruguay. If they only focus on me, Forlan and Silva will definitely teach the Chinese team a lesson.¡±

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    "Nie Fei did a good job." Looking at the newspaper report, Pei Wei said to the rest of the coaching staff with a smile: "At least we know that the Uruguayan forwards will be Forlan and Da Silva."

    Of course, others knew that Pei Wei was joking. At this point in the game, there was no secret. Although Uruguay brought eight forwards, including Recoba, to the World Cup, the strength and effectiveness of the other forwards  There is a big gap in strength between Manchester United's Forlan and Malaga's Silva. Of course, their head coach Pua will not change the formation casually.

    "Uruguay is not easy to deal with." Tang Pengju said worriedly: "They are from South America and their skills are definitely not bad. In the last game, even though Sweden scored one goal at the beginning, they still passed overtime and Recoba directly scored.  The ball eliminated Sweden, which shows that their will is very tenacious Such an opponent is difficult to deal with.¡±

    "Especially their Recoba Although he didn't score in the first two games of the group stage. But in the third group game and the quarter-finals, he scored four goals in two games! A penalty kick,  Two direct free kicks and a long shot! The state is terrible!" Chu Guanghu's expression was not very good. It was obvious that Recoba's performance in these two games completely shocked him.

    "Alvaro is indeed at his peak now. His performance has been outstanding this year, and he has not suffered any injuries. A healthy Recoba is undoubtedly a world superstar." Pei Wei  Nodding, among the national team coaching staff, Pei Wei is the most familiar with Recoba, and during the year and a half at Yunjia Tianyu, both Wenger and Benitez were familiar with Recoba.  The ground training is very tight. In terms of physical fitness and confrontation ability, Rekobaby is the glass in history.Much better: "And he has already played his best in these two games. We cannot expect his condition to suddenly decline."

    "Then we have to be careful not to give Uruguay too many free kicks in this game." Milu nodded: "

    The forwards are very fast.  So I plan to let Zhu Guosheng rest and let Fan Zhongwei, both of them are faster.  Suitable to deal with forwards like Forlan and Silva.  "

    "Also, the Uruguayans make a lot of small moves during the game. We need to remind the players not to conflict with them." Pei Wei added.

    "This game will be difficult to play, so in the past few days of training, the players must know the difficulty of this game But to be honest, we don't have any pressure now. If we take one step forward, we can create history." Mi  Lu said with a relaxed smile that the performance of leading the Chinese team this time has equaled his best performance - in 1986, he led Mexico to the World Cup and hoped to lead the Chinese team to go further and not only create an Asian football and Chinese  The history of football also needs to create a history of his own.

    "I believe we will play all seven games." Pei Wei said with confidence. His meaning was very clear - we must enter the semi-finals!

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    On June 21st, the World Cup resumed after a two-day break - today's two quarter-finals are Brazil vs. England, and Germany vs. Portugal.

    The first thing to take place is the most anticipated battle between Brazil and England in the quarter-finals. One team is Brazil, the football kingdom that has won the most World Cups, and the other team is the originator of modern football, the 1966 World Cup champion England.  The football fans have quite a lot of fans all over the world, and it is undoubtedly the most eye-catching game.

    And the progress of this game did not disappoint the fans. After the World Cup, almost everyone unanimously gave this game the title of "the most classic game of this World Cup"!

    At the beginning, both sides played cautiously, and the game seemed relatively flat. However, in the 24th minute, Lucio made a mistake in the backcourt. Irving stole the ball and went straight in. Before Marcos could attack, he stabbed the ball into the empty goal.  England leads 1-0!

    When England scored a goal, almost all the commentators slapped their thighs - OK, now there is something good to watch - Brazil will definitely counterattack crazily, and the game will definitely be more exciting than before!

    This is also true. Brazil started to launch a fierce attack after falling behind, while England occasionally made exquisite counterattacks while retreating from defense, using midfielder Beckham's long pass and forward Owen's speed to make the Brazilian defenders fearful.  , but before the end of the first half, the Brazilian's perfect skills finally came into play. Ronaldinho drove the ball straight from the midfield, passed Ashley Cole's defense with a beautiful bicycle, and then made a wonderful pass at the front of the penalty area.  Rivaldo was guarded by someone, and Rivaldo equalized the score with a beautiful volley against Seaman!

    Only five minutes into the second half, Ronaldinho once again made the Brazilian fans crazy - he used an incredible free kick from 35 meters to directly lob the old England goalkeeper Seaman into shame!  This conceding goal proves that Seaman is indeed old!

    Ronaldinho's performance in passing and shooting was perfect, but after only eight minutes, he almost changed from the biggest contributor to the victory to the sinner-in the 58th minute of the game, he used a stupid behind-the-back tackle to make the opponent  After receiving a red card, Brazil was forced to retreat and start a defensive counterattack when preparing to continue to expand the score. If England, which lacked the ability to attack tough battles, failed to take advantage of the extra man, Brazil might not have been able to advance to the semi-finals in a passive situation.  !

    But after all, Brazil still withstood the pressure. They successfully maintained the two-to-one score until the end and became the first team to advance to the semi-finals!

    Although there are regrets, it still does not damage the classic level of this game.

    Three hours after the game ended, the second quarter-finals also started as scheduled. Germany, which had swept away the decline in the European Championships two years ago, began to use terrifying calmness to deal with Portugal, which did not give Portugal, who had outstanding skills, any chance.  People had more or less opportunities to show off, and they constantly launched counterattacks under the condition of solid defense. In the 39th minute of the first half, Ballack showed his superstar style. His lightning strike in front of the goal helped Germany take the lead!

    After taking the lead, the Germans still used sophisticated defense to deal with the Portuguese. This is the scary thing about Germany, the three-time World Cup champion. They are almost as accurate and precise as machinery, so you can't find any flaws at all.

    The skills of the Portuguese were of no use under the overall cooperation of the Germans. Germany successfully maintained its one-goal lead until the end and entered the semi-finals without any bloodshed!

    ?After the day passed, it was finally the turn of the two Asian teams to take the stage.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 528 The winner

    You don¡¯t need to pay too much attention to other games. In any case, it doesn¡¯t matter anything else. All we have to do is play our game well.  "Milu said to the players in the locker room.

    It is now 7 o'clock in the evening on June 22nd, half an hour before the start of the match between China and Uruguay.

    Milu had a purpose in saying this to the players. In the match between South Korea and Spain that started five hours ago, the referee on duty canceled two good goals from Spain. In the end, the Koreans who were running all over the field were  In the 120 minutes of the game, they tied with Spain 0-0, and then won 5-3 in the penalty shootout, making history as the first Asian team to enter the semi-finals of the World Cup.

    After watching this game, all the Chinese players were cursing that the Koreans were nothing but blatantly using their home court advantage to this extent. Deco, who plays in La Liga, was so excited that he almost dropped the TV - he saw  Deco felt that it was an insult to his outstanding opponents and teammates in La Liga to be bullied by the Koreans.

    Other players are also a little envious in their anger - if the referee helps us like this, it is not impossible for us to reach the finals!

    It was precisely after noticing such signs among the players that Milu promptly reminded them and let them return to the game. Pei Wei also spoke: "Do you think it is worthwhile to achieve good results in this way?"  Is it a glorious thing? I can tell you responsibly that Koreans will definitely suffer when the next World Cup is held! Don¡¯t forget, the next World Cup will be held in Europe, and such behavior will have a negative impact on Korean football in the World Cup!  The image will have a great impact! We must behave more openly in the game. No matter what results we get, we just want to have a clear conscience! Now, everyone should focus on the competition field. We cannot perform better than South Korea.  No matter what, we have to win this game and enter the semi-finals. Do you remember what our goal is?"

    ¡°Play seven games!¡± the players shouted in unison.

    "Very good, now let's talk about the tactics we used in today's game." Milu looked around at all the players: "Our formation today is still 442. Goalkeeper Jiang Hai, defenders Sun Chenghai, Li Wei, General Fan and Wu Jiying  , Midfielder, Li Gang, Zhang Yiming, Deke, Nie Fei, forward Adriano.¡±

    Ma Tian did not play, and the captain's armband was worn on General Fan's arm.

    Milu drew on the tactical layout board: "Zhang Yiming, your task today is to follow Recoba closely and stalk him to death! Use your speed, strength and physical fitness to prevent Recoba from getting the ball! Li Gang  , you are responsible for filling in positions everywhere, leaving all the midfield attacks to Nie Fei and Deco. The two full-backs should take turns to attack Another thing is that within thirty meters in front of the goal, you can.  If you don't foul, it's better not to foul, because among our opponents, there is an opponent who is particularly good at free kicks. We cannot give him any chance! Nie Fei, I think you have the most say in this matter. Come and give it.  Let¡¯s talk about it.¡±

    ??.|.For example, in our away game against Inter Milan, we even performed better than Inter Milan in the first 70 minutes.  But in the last twenty minutes, Recoba changed the entire game!  Two consecutive direct free kicks knocked us into the abyssone was 25 meters, and the other was 30 meters!  Recoba is the kind of player who can change a game in a flash, but thankfully he doesn't always perform at the highest level.  Otherwise I can't think of anything that could stop him!  "

    "I really hope he is in poor condition in this game" Zhu Guosheng said with longing. As soon as he said this sentence, he was severely criticized by Milu: "Unfortunately, he scored four goals in the first two games. I  I don¡¯t think his condition will suddenly drop Fortunately, you are not the main force. If you have such thoughts, you will be taught a lesson!"

    Zhu Guosheng stuck out his tongue and fell silent. Milu's original intention was not to criticize him, but to use him to sound the alarm for the players on the field.

    In this game, the tasks of the three offensive cores identified by Milu: Nie Fei, Deco and Adriano are as important as ever, but relying on the three of them alone is not enough. In fact, in the tactics arranged by Milu.  Whether the other four people perform well is the winner of this game.

    Two defensive midfielders and two full-backs, Zhang Yiming, Li Gang, Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying.

    The extent to which Zhang Yiming can defend Recoba determines how much pressure the Chinese team's defense will be under.  While Zhang Yiming is responsible for dealing with Recoba, the defensive task of the Chinese team's midfield falls on Li Gang. Similarly, since there is no dedicated midfielder in the midfield, the attack on the wings requires Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying.  The defenders all shoulder the responsibility - the four of them are the winner of this game for the Chinese team.

    Important players are known to both partiesWhen you are familiar with it, the level of performance of players who are usually not very eye-catching can often determine the outcome of a game.

    Uruguay

    The lineup for the game is very close to that of the Chinese team. The 4-4-2 formation is also from Juventus Carlini. Two of the four full-backs are players from the top two domestic teams - Penarol and Nacional.  , Mendes and Rodriguez, the two central defenders are partners in Serie A, Montero from Juventus and Sorondo from Inter Milan, and the midfielder Garcia from Venice and Santos from Valencia play  The double midfielder, in front of them is O'Neill from Perugia, and the forward is composed of Fran and Silva. Recoba's position is very active, between the midfielder and the forward. This position is also what Recoba is best at.  s position.

    In the midfield, Uruguayan head coaches Pua and Milu both have similar ideas. They both put two relatively rough but physically capable midfielders in front of the penalty area to fight for the fierce midfielders. In front of them, they put a midfielder with both offense and defense.  , and in front is a flexible attacking midfielder - the tactics of both sides are similar, and the comparison is which player is in better condition and performs better.

    When Pua saw the main lineup sent by Milu, he thought that Milu had the same considerations as him But he forgot that Milu was good at turning the situation of the game to his best advantage.  As a head coach, how can he bet on the fact that his own players are in better condition than his opponents?

    He is good at using surprise soldiers, adjusting lineups, and arranging formations - although in modern football with highly developed information, the so-called "surprise soldiers" are just a joke, but Milu can still surprise the opponent.

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    Only five minutes into the game, Recoba got rid of Zhang Yiming's defense with a beautiful move. His teammates immediately sent the ball to his feet. After receiving the ball, Recoba opened a gap and kicked outside the penalty area.  Shot, the ball was saved by Jiang Hai.

    In the seventh minute, the Chinese team made a beautiful counterattack. Deco's direct pass almost allowed Hao Dong to score a single goal. Hao Dong broke through Montero and shot, but was blocked by the Juventus center back at the moment he took off the ball.  Being thrown into Carini's arms.

    In the 11th minute, Recoba gave the ball to Fran. After taking the ball, Fran broke through Li Wei's defense and volleyed vigorously in the penalty area. The ball missed the far post.

    In the 13th minute, the Chinese team played a series of passes in the midfield. Deco's diagonal pass from the center allowed Fei to face the goalkeeper directly from a small angle. His powerful shot was saved by Carini and Deco kicked out.  From the corner kick, General Fan, who stepped forward with the assist, headed the ball high.

    In the 16th minute, Recoba pulled in the middle. O'Neal secretly handed the ball to Fran who had withdrawn from the penalty area. Seeing that Li Wei did not follow him, Fran immediately hit a high-quality long shot outside the penalty area.  , the ball hit the lower edge of the crossbar hard and bounced on the goal line. Jiang Hai immediately hugged the ball with both hands, and it took him a long time to catch his breath.

    Immediately after Jiang Hai threw the ball to launch the attack, Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball forward to assist. Under the cover of Nie Fei, he got rid of Rodriguez's defense beautifully, and then made a pass from the bottom. Adriano went around to grab the ball.  Rondo headed the ball in front of the goal, but the ball was slightly deflected.

    The game became intense at the beginning, and the two sides were almost evenly matched in the midfield. Although Zhang Yiming worked hard to follow Recoba, Recoba, who was much more experienced than him, was still able to make beautiful moves.  He got a lot of opportunities to get the ball. When Recoba got the ball, it was much more difficult for Zhang Yiming to stop him from attacking, especially when he couldn't foul easily. If Li Gang hadn't put out fires everywhere, the Chinese team's defense would have been  More dangerous.

    Although slightly passive on defense, the Chinese team still had a slight advantage on offense. Although Garcia made it difficult for Nie Fei with his brutal and fierce pressing, Deco's performance completely overwhelmed O'Neal.  The constant insertions in the midfield made the front of Uruguay's penalty area full of dangers. Fortunately, there was Santos who could stop him, otherwise Deco's long shot alone would have been enough to kill Carini.

    Both sides are passive in defense and dominant in offense, which gives both sides a lot more shooting opportunities. However, the defenders and goalkeepers of both sides performed very stably, so although both sides had a lot of shots in the first twenty minutes,  , but there was no opportunity to score.

    Pua was relieved. Although his defense was also tested to a certain extent, the frontcourt created many opportunities. Uruguay is not good at defense. As long as the offense is not restrained by the opponent, he will have confidence.  You will definitely get a goal, even if you lose the ball first, it doesn't matter, no matter who is in the frontcourt, they may create a goal.

    He put his money on Recoba and Fran. In his heart, Recoba and Fran were the winners of this game.?, and looking at their performance in these twenty minutes, both of them are in good condition.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 529 An unexpected goal

    After only twenty minutes of running, Zhang Yiming found that he was out of breath. He was surprised and angry at the same time. In Yunjia Tianyu, he ran the longest distance in every game, and the highest record was in one game.  The running distance is more than 13,000 meters, which is already a world-class level. Therefore, although his skills are rough and his offensive ability is quite weak, he has still become the absolute main force of Yunjia Tianyu, the Chinese championship team.  Lu also took note of this when he called him into the national team, but after only twenty minutes of the game, he felt a little tired. This has not happened for many years!

    At the same time, Zhang Yiming himself also knew that the reason why he felt tired was not only physical - a little bit physical, but more importantly, it was psychological pressure.

    Although Zhang Yiming originally knew the difficulty when he accepted this task, he had competed against Recoba on the same field when he joined the first team of Yunjia Tianyu a few years ago, and he did not find it difficult to target him.  Recoba has become famous in Serie A, but Zhang Yiming's strength has also grown a lot in the past few years, so he is still confident. But after twenty minutes of contact, Zhang Yiming found that he was improving, but Recoba was  Serie A is progressing even faster!

    Recoba has an advantage in terms of speed, and his elusive movement makes Zhang Yiming spend more energy than usual to deal with him. Even so, he is still hard to guard against, and at the same time it gives him more psychological trouble.  Pressure - Zhang Yiming has been feeling like this for the past twenty minutes, which is why Zhang Yiming started to pant after only twenty minutes.

    Zhang Yiming was thinking to himself as he ran after Recoba, and couldn't help but wander a little. When he looked up again, Recoba had already dodged him aside.  After receiving Silva's return pass, he started dribbling the ball into the penalty area!

    "Oops!" Zhang Yiming shouted in his heart, and immediately chased after him, sticking his hands and feet to Recoba, but he didn't use too much force - he was afraid that if he used too much force, the referee would call him a foul.

    Despite Zhang Yiming¡¯s entanglement, Recoba still passed a good ball to Silva. Silva broke into the penalty area and shot under the defense of General Fan. Jiang Hai made a side dive and saved the ball from the baseline.

    "Keep an eye on it, keep an eye on it!" Jiang Hai got up from the ground and shouted to the players to defend the corner kick.  Zhang Yiming stood outside the penalty area with his waist crotched, feeling a little annoyed in his heart - why did Recoba run away as soon as he relaxed?

    Nie Fei, who ran back to help defend, patted Zhang Yiming on the shoulder: "Don't be distracted during the game I know you are under a lot of pressure, but to be honest, you did a good job in these twenty minutes."

    "Brother Fei, you are making fun of me." Zhang Yiming smiled bitterly. He felt that his defense was terrible and he was repeatedly thrown away by Recoba. How could he be worthy of the word "very good".

    "Do you think I'm joking with you?" Nie Fei didn't laugh: "In fact, you did a good job If you don't believe it, look at Recoba. He has started to pant, even harder than you This  What does it mean? It means that you have put a lot of pressure on him, which has consumed a lot of his physical energy. In order to get rid of your defense, he can only use more running to get opportunities, which will cause his physical energy to drop sharply.  ¡ª¡ªHis physical fitness is not very good to begin with, not to mention that in a competition with a dense schedule like the World Cup, his superior performance in the first two games also consumed a lot of his reserved physical fitness, and he even played overtime in the last game.  You can keep fighting like this. When he runs out of energy, that's when we start to take advantage!"

    Zhang Yiming looked at Recoba who was slowly walking towards the corner kick area - Nie Fei said such a long speech, and Recoba had just walked from the front of the penalty area to the corner kick area.  It seems that he is also taking this opportunity to regain his physical fitness.

    "Just keep doing this. You can use fouls to stop him outside the thirty-meter area, and entangle him within thirty meters! He is a genius, and the only thing that restricts him is his body!" Fei patted him.  Zhang Yiming's shoulders, said.

    "You two, come back and defend!" General Fan's roar shocked both of them at the same time, and they immediately ran back into the penalty area. Nie Fei's header was not very good, so he guarded it next to the goal post. Recoba kicked out  Corner kick.  The quality of this corner kick was relatively high, but Li Wei, who had been prepared for it, jumped up and grabbed the ball in front of the 1.9-meter Sorondo and pushed the ball out of the sideline.

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    In Uruguay's attack, Recoba retreated to the center circle to get the ball.  As soon as he got the ball, he saw Zhang Yiming rushing to the ground.

    Looking at this "former teammate" who had never played with him in the same field, Recoba smiled bitterly in his heart. This former teammate was really not very friendly, and his physical fitness was also quite good, although he was not technically better than himself.  Not much difference, but he presses like crazyIt also forces me to expand my running range and increase my running distance - God knows how long I can support this.

    Recoba is a little envious

    Looking at Zhang Yiming's beating muscles all over his body - if he had this ability, would he still be able to only be a main substitute in Inter Milan?

    With this question in mind, Recoba was not slow at all. When he saw Zhang Yiming rushing towards him, he easily moved the ball to the side with his feet, and then rushed past Zhang Yiming.

    Zhang Yiming watched Recoba rushing past him, and immediately turned around and bumped into Recoba's body with his shoulder without much force - but this was enough. Recoba was physically different from Zhang Yiming's.  The gap was probably about the same as the technical gap between Zhang Yiming and him - Zhang Yiming was knocked off balance as soon as the collision hit him. Zhang Yiming immediately stretched out his foot and grabbed the ball.

    The referee's whistle sounded - Zhang Yiming committed a foul. Zhang Yiming shrugged his shoulders and walked away.

    "This brainless guy finally got smarter" Pei Wei muttered off the court: "I told him to pay attention to the foul and he didn't dare to make any moves. It's okay now. It's just right to commit a foul at this distance."

    "Perhaps Nie Fei reminded him." Milu said with a smile beside him: "If this continues, as long as Recoba is physically exhausted, we will basically be able to win this game."

    In the next game, the two midfielders of the Chinese team were booed crazy by the Uruguayan fans and neutral fans in the stands - Li Gang was frantically intercepting back and forth in the midfield, and he could be seen everywhere, and  Zhang Yiming found Recoba, and he followed Recoba without moving an inch, making decisive fouls when far away from the goal, and constantly using small moves when close to the goal. This approach caused the game to be interrupted frequently.  The referee's whistle kept sounding. This kind of game is probably the last thing neutral fans want to see.

    Of course, the Uruguayans also made a lot of small moves - Uruguay itself is a very dirty team in South America. The Chinese team only had two midfielders who committed more fouls, while almost the entire Uruguay team fouled frequently, but  Perhaps it was the reason why the Chinese team eliminated the host Japan in the last game. The Japanese fans in the audience still gave all the boos to the Chinese team. Naturally, the Chinese fans were not to be outdone. They used endless collective singing to suppress the unorganized  The fans of the host country, in the words of a famous sports channel host, are "the players on the field are fighting for each other, and the fans outside the field are also jealous."

    An attack of the Chinese team was intercepted by Uruguay. Uruguay immediately started to organize the attack. Santos picked up the ball near the center circle. When he looked up, he unexpectedly found that Zhang Yiming was not following Recoba. He immediately raised his foot and passed the ball.

    The moment he passed the ball, Zhang Yiming suddenly accelerated and crossed in front of Recoba. With a short body, Recoba was stuck behind him, and he stretched out his foot to intercept the ball in the middle!

    As soon as the ball was intercepted, O'Neal rushed forward, stretched out his foot again and snatched the ball back before Zhang Yiming could stop the ball.

    When O'Neal raised his head to find a passing route, Zhang Yiming, who was lying on the ground, suddenly swept the ball out of O'Neal's feet. The ball quickly flew towards the frontcourt!

    This fall to the ground and sweeping the shovel was beyond everyone's expectation. Zhang Yiming moved sideways for nearly half a meter with his hands, and then suddenly stretched out his foot and swept across. O'Neal did not expect it at all, and the ball was kicked out by Zhang Yiming quickly.  , flew between the two Uruguayan central defenders.

    Montero and Sorondo did not expect this. They were stunned and did not pursue them immediately. At this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from between the two of them and rushed towards  Ball!

    No one expected that Zhang Yiming¡¯s tenacious defensive interception could actually lead to a single goal!

    The one who got in from the back row was Adriano!  Originally, he was running back slowly just now, but when he ran to a place almost parallel to Montero and the others, Zhang Yiming made a sweep like this. Adriano discovered the path of the ball before Montero, and quickly  He rushed towards the ball and was not offside!

    When they discovered this, Montero and Sorondo immediately ran back like crazy, without even having time to look at the linesman!

    But it was already too late, Adriano took the lead, and his speed was not slow. When Montero and Sorondo caught up to the penalty area line, he had already broken into the penalty area!

    Facing the attacking Carini, Adriano dunked lightly, dodged a gap, and then immediately pushed the shot to the near corner with his left foot!

    The ball quickly flew into the goal. At the same time, the referee pointed his finger to the kick-off point in the center circle!

    An unexpectedGoal!

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 530: Taking advantage of the situation

    Wow haha!  Good things like this can happen, Xiao Zhang, you can buy a lottery and win the first prize of five million!  "Li Gang patted Zhang Yiming's head and laughed loudly.

    "Yes, yes, you are so lucky!" Nie Fei also laughed strangely: "You can actually get an assist from you!"

    "It seems that the people from Yunjia are very lucky. Zhu Guosheng scored a header in the last game, and you got another assist this time!" Sun Chenghai also came up to join in the fun: "Not bad, not bad, I'll do it again in the next game."  A few times and we can reach the finals!¡±

    A group of bad guys ignored Adriano who scored the goal. Instead, they surrounded Zhang Yiming and kept "hitting" him. Zhang Yiming got up excitedly and was about to accept congratulations. Unexpectedly, everyone said in unison.  He said that he was just lucky, and he was so angry that he yelled: "Who said it was blinded? Damn it! It was obviously me who keenly discovered the gap in their defense, and sent out such a kick that was comparable to Mara's.  Dona's brilliant pass to Caniggia in 1990

    He pointed at the group of people in front of him: "You must be jealous of me. You are jealous that I have such excellent observation and passing abilities in addition to defense! Wright, tell me, how can I pass the ball to you?"  Are you comfortable? You are the most kind person in our team!¡±

    "I received the ball very comfortably!" Adriano nodded fiercely. Zhang Yiming smiled happily, but the next words immediately changed his face: "You're lucky, Meng can pass the ball so comfortably, Zhang,  You are really lucky today!"

    ¡°:.¡­¡± Zhang Yiming almost cursed, these guys are so unkind!

    Feeling aggrieved, Zhang Yiming turned his attention to the coaching bench, and happened to see Milu chatting and laughing with Pei Wei on the coaching bench, with a bright face.  Only then did I get some comfort in my heart: "It's better to have the boss and the head coach, unlike these guys"

    Off the court.

    Pei Wei: "What an unplanned goal! Zhang Yiming is so lucky!"

    Milu nodded fiercely: "Yes, yes, but this is better. After taking the lead, Uruguay's defense will have more holes. As long as we can seize a few more opportunities, the possibility of winning the game will be much greater!"

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    ? ?Joking aside, Zhang Yiming is not so naive as to think that his passing is comparable to Maradona after passing such a ball. In fact, he himself also knows that this assist is definitely deceiving.

    So after the game restarts.  He didn't get carried away because of this assist. He still followed Recoba conscientiously and continued to do the destructive work of killing art - no matter how many boos were directed at him in the stands.

    Seeing that there was a little tail chasing after Recoba, other Uruguay players had to reduce the number of passes to Recoba. Without Recoba's breakthrough, organization and shooting, Uruguay could only rely on  The two forwards withdrew from the penalty area and took long shots to create shooting opportunities, although Forlan had a very good long shot.  However, this kind of long-range shot is not always of high quality. The Chinese team's defensive pressure has been reduced a lot.

    After the baptism of the previous few World Cup games, the Chinese players have adapted to the way of playing in the World Cup. In the World Cup, defense is indeed the first place. Although the Chinese team scores many goals, most of them are through counterattacks.  Progressive, solid defense and sharp counterattacks are the way for non-traditional strong teams to survive in the World Cup.

    Especially in the knockout rounds, the strength of the defense is the guarantee of how far the team can go.  The Chinese team doesn't have any plan. Anyway, it doesn't matter where it hits. To put it more crudely, kill one to get enough money, kill two to earn one.

    It is precisely because of this mentality.  The Chinese players even defended with great enthusiasm. The Chinese fans didn't care when they saw the Chinese team being beaten by the opponent - they were not aiming for the championship in the first place, they just did what they were supposed to do.

    The first half of the game ended with ubiquitous fighting and the referee's constant whistle. The Chinese team's defensive tactics played a very good role. Although their number of shots was only half of the opponent's, their success rate was much higher.  , basically every attack can make Carini break out in a cold sweat, but Uruguay's offense often cannot hit the opponent's penalty area.

    This is also related to Uruguay's lack of impactful forwards. After strangling Recoba, China's defense can naturally retract into the penalty area-long shots for you to hit.  I just want you to have no chance to shoot in the penalty area. Even if you score a goal from a long distance, there is nothing you can do. It is better to lose a world wave than a mistake in the backcourt.

    "Well played in the first half!" I saw that the players faithfully implemented their tactics.  Milu seemed in a good mood during the halftime break: "Especially??Yiming while completing his defensive task, he also contributed an assist"

    As soon as Milu said this, the other players burst into laughter. Zhang Yiming scratched his head awkwardly and smiled: "Accident, purely accidental, luck, luck is very good"

    "Luck,

    part of the force.  "Milu suddenly became serious: "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have this lucky assist" He looked around at the other players: "I know you don't have any ill intentions, but Zhang Yiming's assist is also the result of his hard work.  If he wasn't so stubborn that he was still thinking about defense when he fell to the ground, how could he have this assist?  "

    "It's good to joke and liven up the atmosphere, but" Pei Wei smiled and patted Zhang Yiming on the shoulder: "Don't ignore Zhang Yiming's efforts! If all of us work as hard as he does, we will  It will be stronger!¡±

    "Boss, I know they are just joking." Zhang Yiming said quickly: "And if the Uruguayan defenders hadn't focused on other people, this lucky ball wouldn't have happened so easily."

    "Okay, as long as everyone can think this way, I have full confidence that we can enter the semi-finals!" Milu clapped his hands: "But the situation we face in the second half will be more severe. After entering the quarter-finals, no team will  If you give up the game easily, Uruguay's attack will definitely be more fierce in the second half. Moreover, the shortcomings of their forwards' lack of impact in the first half were also exposed. Their head coach will definitely make improvements in this aspect, Zhu Guosheng, you.  He is the tallest in our defense. You have to be ready to play at any time in the second half, because Uruguay is likely to send Abreu, who is 1.95 meters tall, on the field. It will be your responsibility to defend him. "

    "No problem." Zhu Guosheng nodded: "Although he is eight centimeters taller than me, players as tall as him don't bounce very well. I think I can guard him. Even if I can't stop him from shooting the first time,  I can also interfere with him."

    "Very good. Uruguay's substitutes are not very strong. Although there are several substitute players who play in the five major European leagues, they are basically substitutes among substitutes. They don't have much characteristics. Offensively, we have to compete with  The same as in the first half, the success rate, seize more opportunities to counterattack, and be careful about their fouls, and if we last the remaining 45 minutes, we can enter the semi-finals!¡±

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    After the start of the second half, neither side made any substitutions, and the game was still similar to the first half. The Chinese team's two energetic midfielders ran back and forth in the midfield without getting tired, allowing Ula's offense to reach the front of the penalty area every time.  It was like hitting a wall, and Uruguay's frontcourt core Recoba's running frequency slowed down significantly after the start of the second half. Obviously, Zhang Yiming's crazy pressing in the first half without any physical exertion made Recoba's physical fitness worse.  A lot of it was consumed without exerting any effect, and the weak "Chinese boy" was almost unable to support it.

    "Coaches are right, Recoba's physical fitness is really not very good!" No one can sense Recoba's current state better than Zhang Yiming, who is closely following Recoba - in the first half, Zhang Yiming only needed  If you are not careful, you will be thrown away by Recoba. After the start of the second half, Zhang Yiming has become much easier to keep up with Recoba, and it is no longer as difficult as it was in the first half.

    "Entering the quarter-finals has already overdrawn Recoba a lot!" Milu said affirmatively: "Although he was in excellent form in the first two games, it also depleted his physical reserves. Although he was in good shape in the first half,  He can still continue his form in the first two games, but it is precisely because of this that his physical strength will be consumed faster! Using Zhang Yiming to defeat their Recoba is a worthwhile deal. "

    "We know Recoba very well, but Uruguay may not know our players, and Uruguay's ability to reach this point is all due to Recoba's magical performance. Therefore, I have the greatest confidence that we can enter the semi-finals!" Pei  Wei also laughed and said confidently.

    "Now, it depends on when Pu'a will switch to the taller one. After all, his height is a big threat." Tang Pengju said.

    "No one is passing the ball, so what does it matter no matter how tall you are?" Chu Guanghu laughed: "And this Abreu is not a center with both head and feet. He is only good at heading the ball. Although Zhu Guosheng is not as tall as him,  But the defensive ability is not bad. As long as the defense does not make mistakes, they will not be able to score our goal with headers!¡±

    Twenty minutes into the second half, Uruguay's head coach Pua finally couldn't stand it anymore. He finally called Abreu from the bench and asked him to warm up.

    When the tall Abreu began to warm up around the court, Milu alsoZhu Guosheng nodded. Zhu Guosheng immediately took off his coat and rushed to the sidelines.

    "You can show off your skills at the first sight, Bola, you are quite calm." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Then I have to have so many good cards. When it comes to the thickness of the bench, we are even better than Ula!" Milu laughed proudly.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 531 Goodbye, Recoba!  (superior)

    In the 2018 league, Chinese football has finally produced fruitful results. Although there is still a gap between the best players in the world, from the perspective of the national team, the head coaches of the national team no longer need to go back and forth as before.  If they choose among dozens of players, they can find almost all players in the league who suit their formation, and there are also a lot of outstanding players. Except for a few absolute main players, the absence of any player will be a problem.  It will not have much impact on the overall strength of the team.

    This means that the difference between the main players and substitutes of the Chinese team is relatively small. Except for some outstanding players such as Adriano, Deco and Nie Fei, other players are replaceable, which also forms a  Milu can send different players according to the characteristics of different opponents without affecting the overall strength of the team. Under the command of Milu, a coach with a high level of on-the-spot command, the Chinese team can always have amazing results in this World Cup.  Lift.

    The performance of a national team in a certain competition may be determined by those high-end players, but if a national team wants to maintain a stable level, how can it have a large middle-level player pool for selection?  is decisive.

    After Abreu replaced midfielder O'Neill, Milu also replaced forward Hao Dong with Zhu Guosheng. Fei's position moved forward and appeared in the shadow forward position, and the organization of the midfield was handed over to Deco.

    After Abreu came on the field, although Uruguay added a beacon-like figure in the frontcourt, Zhu Guosheng completed the task well.  Although he cannot compare with his opponent in terms of height, he uses his body very well to make it difficult for the opponent to head the ball every time.  There is no way to head the ball comfortably, and the effect of both shooting and ferrying is much worse.

    Seeing that every change he made was resolved by Milu one by one, Uruguay's head coach Pua was both angry and helpless. He really didn't have any good substitute players available. Even if they were all good in strength, they couldn't win in a draw.  There is a certain gap between the main forces on the Internet, and the main forces are not good.  Is it enough to be a substitute?

    Pua is not a very good coach. He may be pretty good in daily training and formation, but his ability to adapt to changes on the spot is much worse. In fact, there are the most coaches like him in the world. They know how to adapt to changes on the spot.  He can be considered a first-class head coach. After all, things like adapting to changes cannot be learned. It relies more on experience and talent.

    Puadi is more than ten years younger than Milu, and he is not as talented as Mourinho. His on-the-spot command and adaptability are naturally far behind Milu, an old fox who travels all over the country.

    Although Uruguay has won two life-and-death battles in a row with great difficulty.  First, they successfully reversed and eliminated Senegal after losing three goals in a row, and then eliminated Sweden with a golden goal after conceding one goal first. However, they relied more on the unity of the players rather than Puadi's on-the-spot command.  .

    But now Uruguay¡¯s high forwards don¡¯t get very good opportunities.  Other players couldn't hit the penalty area and had to rely on long-range shots to try their luck. And their long-range shooter Forlan was not in very good shape in this game. Several long-range shots were either high or wide.  There is no good way to defeat the Chinese team's defense. What's more terrible is that Recoba, who performed well in the first two life-and-death battles and turned the tide, consumed too much energy under Zhang Yiming's close guard and no longer has the ability to use magic.  His performance came to save the team!

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    After entering the last thirty minutes of the second half, Recoba ran very little, and occasionally caught the ball and passed it out quickly.  More often than not, he stood in midfield panting, with large beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, dripping down like a waterfall.

    Zhang Yiming, who was staring at him, was not much better. The unsuppressed gasps kept ringing in Recoba's ears, and Zhang Yiming's whole body was soaked with sweat. The extreme lack of moisture in his body made Zhang Yiming even feel a wave of nausea in front of his eyes.  white.

    Although Recoba already looked like he couldn't run, Zhang Yiming didn't dare to relax at all - who knows if this guy is accumulating strength and waiting for the last moment to explode?  So even so, Zhang Yiming could only follow Recoba closely. He could only run to the sidelines to replenish some water when the ball went out of bounds, and then run back desperately to continue following Recoba.

    "How about we change positions and I'll defend him."

    Seeing something wrong with his defensive midfielder partnership, Li Gang took advantage of an opportunity for the ball to come out of the line and ran to Zhang Yiming and said, "Go and take over my position."

    Zhang Yiming thought for a while and then immediately shook his head: "No, our rhythm is very good now. If we change people rashly,

    The whole situation is in chaos. It would be bad if that guy catches me mine, and I am now?I no longer have the energy to block in front of the penalty area.  "

    Li Gang knew that Zhang Yiming was telling the truth, so he could only shake his head and continue to defend.

    Recoba is indeed accumulating physical energy. He does not need to do this in Inter Milan. After all, Inter Milan has enough teammates who can replace him in offense. What he usually has to do is play when he cannot open up the situation. There is no need to save.  Physical fitness, even if he is exhausted, the head coach will replace him, but in the Uruguay national team, he is the number one star, and his position is irreplaceable.

    Entering the quarterfinals of the World Cup is already a pretty good result for Uruguay now. After finishing fourth in the 1970 World Cup,::Such a height, and as the number one star Recoba, he has surpassed Uruguay.  The last world-class superstar "Prince" Francescoli.  But for Recoba, who longs for glory, the quarterfinals are not enough!

    "Even if we can't regain the glory of two World Cup championships, we must at least regain our glory!" Recoba thought secretly in his heart.

    "No matter how much I save my energy, I can only persist in one attack!" Feeling the slow recovery of his physical strength, Recoba could only sigh that he had indeed overdrawn a lot in the first two games: "Please, everyone, if you can  If we equalize the score, let me score the winning goal! At least, I will equalize the score We must not concede another goal, otherwise our journey to the World Cup should end here!"

    Perhaps they understood the meaning in Recoba's eyes. The other Uruguay players still gritted their teeth and persisted in attacking. Although Recoba basically didn't run much now, Uruguay was playing with ten people, but the Chinese team  Zhang Yiming was also restrained by Recoba, and they were not at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. This is why Pua did not replace Recoba, who was obviously unable to run.

    In addition to pinning his hopes on Recoba's flash of inspiration, more importantly, he believed that Recoba would still have his value even if he couldn't run on the court!

    From this aspect, Pua, who chooses to believe in Recoba, is at least a qualified head coach!

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    Garcia distributed the ball in the midfield, and Uruguay's left back Rodriguez rushed up. This is also a player who is very good at long-range shooting. In the first game of the World Cup, it was he who used a world-class long-range kick.  The shot helped Uruguay equalize the score.

    Sun Chenghai immediately stepped forward. The Chinese team did not have a full-back in the midfield, so the two full-backs were under a lot of defensive pressure. Fortunately, the same was true for Uruguay's midfielder, so Sun Chenghai and Wu Jiying have done very well so far.  , often using offense to suppress opponents.

    Facing Sun Chenghai¡¯s defense, Rodriguez wanted to use his speed to break through his opponent, but Sun Chenghai was not polite at all. He made a clean tackle to the ground and shoveled the ball out of the sideline.

    Rodriguez threw a throw-in. After taking the ball, Fran used his body to hold Sun Chenghai, and then moved the ball to the baseline. Rodriguez quickly reached the bottom after receiving the ball, and then passed the ball in before Sun Chenghai could return to defense.  restricted area.

    Abreu jumped high, and Zhu Guosheng was not to be outdone. He got entangled with Abreu in the air. Jiang Hai struck out in time and grabbed the ball above the two of them.

    "Go! Attack!" Jiang Hai shouted, and then handed the ball to Wu Jiying on the left. Wu Jiying dribbled the ball forward, played a two-on-one with Deco and then dribbled the ball through the center circle, a beautiful  The cross-cut passed Mendes, but the veteran Montero rushed in diagonally and intercepted the ball again with a fierce tackle!

    After stealing the ball, Montero immediately gave the ball to Santos. Santos lobbed a long pass into the penalty area. Abreu grabbed the ball in front of Zhu Guosheng and headed it down. Silva rushed to the front of the penalty area and volleyed!

    General Fan desperately blocked the ball with his body. Li Wei immediately made a big kick to clear the ball. Adriano, who retreated, knocked the ball back with a header. Nie Fei caught the ball and turned around quickly when Garcia rushed towards him.  , once again passed the ball to the feet of Adriano in front.

    Adriano caught the ball and immediately moved horizontally

    ????.|.He rushed into Uruguay¡¯s half!

    "The Chinese team's counterattack! Two against three in the frontcourt!" Wong Tai Sin, who had held back the ball for half a game, finally found an opportunity and roared loudly!

 Volume 9, 2002 Chapter 532 Goodbye, Recoba!  (Down)

    Chapter 532 Goodbye, Recoba!  (Down)

    The attacking side, the Chinese team, has two offensive players, namely Nie Fei, who takes the ball and breaks forward, and Adriano, who is assisting from the side.

    The defender, Uruguay, has three defenders: Montero, Sorondo, who was lying in front of Nie Fei, and Garcia, who was thrown away by Nie Fei just now, but still chased after him tenaciously.

    On the surface, Uruguay is not too dangerous, but due to the continuous back-and-forth transition of offense and defense, Uruguay's players are pressing forward. Therefore, in a short period of time, the defensive players in the open Uruguay half except goalkeeper Carini  There are only three of them left outside, which is obviously not enough, because the defense is passive anyway!

    The only thing that makes the Uruguayans feel lucky is that due to the back-and-forth transition of offense and defense, only Nie Fei and Adriano were able to attack in a short period of time.

    Nie Fei dribbles the ball forward. His dribbling speed is always very fast. Due to his excellent foot skills, his dribbling speed is not much slower than when he runs without the ball. Although Garcia is almost in the  Running parallel to him, but unable to find a chance to tackle, he could only run beside him.

    "Keep an eye on Adriano, I'll deal with this kid!" Montero shouted to his defensive midfielder partner, and then rushed towards Nie Fei. Solondo immediately followed Adriano.  around.

    Garcia stared closely at the ball at Nie Fei's feet. He was waiting for Montero to come up. As long as Nie Fei's feet were slightly loose, he would definitely shovel it down without hesitation!

    Seeing that Montero was about to approach him, Nie Fei suddenly changed direction at a right angle and was about to pass between Montero and Garcia!

    Montero has been playing in Serie A for seven or eight years. He has always been the main central defender of Juventus, the team with the best performance in Serie A. Of course, he is not an ordinary person, and he is no stranger to Nie Fei.  The competition between Roma and Juventus has been fierce in recent years.

    As soon as he saw Nie Fei's shoulders move, Montero knew what Nie Fei wanted to do - he immediately turned around and stopped in front of Nie Fei.

    Seeing that Montero had blocked Nie Fei's path, Garcia had no intention of fouling him. He got up from behind and planned to intercept the ball with Montero from behind. Of course it would be better if he didn't foul. It was already relatively close to the penalty area.  Closer to home, fouling is just a helpless act.

    But he just posted it.  Almost at the same time as Montero, Nie Fei discovered that there was no ball at his feet!  And the ball is now at Adriano's feet!

    "When did he pass the ball?"

    Montero and Garcia had this idea in their minds at the same time, but they had no time to continue thinking about it. Montero immediately turned around and rushed towards Adriano!

    Although he is similar in height and weight to Adriano, it is obvious that Sorondo is far from Adriano's opponent in terms of strength, confrontation or speed, and was squeezed by Adriano with the ball.  A gap was immediately revealed!

    Adriano dribbled the ball towards the front of the penalty area. When he saw Montero rushing towards him, he suddenly grinned, raised his foot and passed the ball diagonally!

    Nie Fei, who was running without the ball, suddenly accelerated and threw Garcia behind him a certain distance, broke into the penalty area and received Adriano's pass!

    "Solo! Nie Fei and Adriano's wonderful one-on-one coordination! Can they completely establish a victory for the Chinese team?" Wong Tai Sin shouted excitedly.

    Nie Fei dribbles the ball forward.  Garcia could no longer stop him in a short period of time, unless he risked a penalty kick and a red card for a foul behind him - Nie Fei kept adjusting his pace, and when approaching the corner of the small penalty area, he shot first  The fake move lured Carini to the ground.  Then he flicked the ball with his left foot and lifted the ball over Carini's head!

    The ball drew a beautiful arc over the penalty area and slowly fell towards the empty goal!

    While the ball was flying towards the goal, a figure was also flying towards the goal. The experienced Montero ignored Adriano after Adriano passed the ball, and rushed towards the goal quickly!

    People and balls race!

    The entire stadium became deathly silent, and all eyes were focused on the ball!

    Montero succeeded!

    Montero, who ran the fastest, finally rushed into the small penalty area when the ball started to fall to the ground, and then rushed forward with his whole body.  He stretched out his left foot and volleyed the ball out of the penalty area!

    "Paul Montero!" the Uruguayan commentator roared with a kind of post-disaster happiness: "Our captain saved us!  "

    But the Uruguayan's danger has not been eliminated. Adriano, who had just rushed into the penalty area, immediately strode back. If the ball was controlled by him, he would only have an empty goal in front of him and he fell to the ground before he could get up.  Montero and Carlini!

    But after such a long delay, someone in Uruguay finally retreated, midfielder Santos!

    He jumped in front of Adriano and pushed the ball to the side. Garcia came up and passed the ball to the Chinese team's half with his big foot. Uruguay's danger was eliminated!

    "well¡­¡­"

    The huge sighs of Chinese fans still echoed in the stadium.  This time it's the Chinese team's turn to have a dangerous situation in front of the goal!

    It took a sudden turn for the worse at this moment.  Let everyone be dazzled!

    Garcia used a lot of force to clear the ball, and the ball flew directly to the front of the Chinese team's penalty area.  Fran, who had withdrawn from the penalty area, still headed the ball back under the defense of General Fan. At this time, Recoba, who had not moved much, suddenly moved, and he caught the ball before Zhang Yiming!

    Zhang Yiming did not relax, but it was impossible for him to predict all of Recoba's movements.

    Precisely because he did not relax, he pressed forward as soon as Recoba got the ball.

    His whole body was attached to Recoba, and then he started to use his strength to push Recoba down - he no longer cared that this was already within the range of Recoba's free kick, and the Chinese team's defensive formation had not yet been set up.  , it would definitely be extremely dangerous for Recoba to break through with the ball at this time!

    But Recoba withstood his collision, it was all the strength he had saved!

    After withstanding Zhang Yiming's collision, Recoba suddenly rushed forward. Zhang Yiming, who lost the leverage, staggered and almost fell to the ground.

    Li Gang rushed forward, but as he rushed forward in a hurry, he was pulled by Recoba and turned around.

    The third defensive player of the Chinese team rushed up again, it was Sun Chenghai!

    Recoba sighed in his heart. The continuous escape and confrontation had almost exhausted all his strength. He had no time to tangle with Sun Chenghai anymore. He could see that Sun Chenghai just wanted to stop him for a while!

    As soon as he raised his foot, Recoba used his last strength to pass the ball into the penalty area, a wonderful pass!

    Silva, who was running, still caught the ball despite Li Wei's entanglement. After taking a slight step forward, Silva immediately volleyed with his left foot into the near corner!

    Li Wei¡¯s interception was a step too late, Jiang Hai¡¯s save failed to touch the ball, and the ball quickly flew towards the Chinese team¡¯s gate!

    At that moment, countless Chinese fans almost had a heart attack - are we going to be equalized in the last minute of the game?

    ¡°Crotch!¡±

    A soft sound brought everyone¡¯s souls back to their places instantly!

    The ball hit the junction between the crossbar and the upright, and then fell downwards. Jiang Hai, who was still lying on the ground, stretched out his hand and hugged the ball tightly in his arms!

    "What a risk! Silva's shot hit the post, and the Chinese team escaped!" Wong Tai Sin's shout at this time was exactly the same as the Uruguayan commentator just now.

    Recoba sat directly on the ground after passing the ball, looking at the ball with hopeful eyes, then he closed his eyes, and two lines of tears appeared on his face.

    "Alvaro, the game is not over yet, get up." Sun Chenghai stretched out his hand to him.

    A wry smile appeared on Recoba's face: "For me, it's over, Sun."

    He did not shake Sun Chenghai's hand, but raised his head and said to Fran beside him: "Diego I can't run anymore. Please tell the coach to replace me I can no longer contribute anything to the team."  Contributed.¡±

    In the 88th minute of the game, Recoba walked off the court with the support of Forlan.

    "Now, it is 21:18 on June 22, 2002. Please remember this moment. This moment may be the last time the 'Chinese Boy' Recoba appears in the World Cup." Wong Tai Sin said in a low voice  The voice said: "Although he is our opponent in this game, it still does not damage our love and respect for this talented player."

    Huge applause rang out in the sky above the Osaka Sports Complex. This applause came not only from Uruguayans, but also from the Chinese.

    Pei Wei was also one of those who applauded. He knew that Recoba would never have a chance to appear in the World Cup again. After all, with Uruguay's current strength, the possibility of qualifying from the South American division was not too great.  Moreover, Recoba will be thirty years old four years later. With his physical fitness??It may not be able to remain in the same state as it is now.

    Recoba is indeed a tragic figure. With his talent, he could have become a world superstar. Unfortunately, God gave him unparalleled skills and imagination, but did not give him the body to display his skills.

    Goodbye, Chinese boy, goodbye Recoba!  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 533 Stop

    Daxian was right. Although Uruguay continued to attack in the last minute, Forlan's long shot almost went into the goal but was saved by Sun Chenghai on the goal line. The Chinese team used the same tenacious spirit to resist it.  In the opponent's final offensive, as Abreu headed the ball high due to Zhu Guosheng's interference, the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

    One to zero!  With a lot of threatening attacks from both sides, the only goal in the final game was a single goal resulting from a backcourt clearance with a bit of luck - obviously, in this game, luck was on the side.  On the side of the Chinese team, the goddess of victory is on the side of the Chinese team.

    The Chinese players and coaches cheered heartily on the court and vented their joy. Although they were not the first Asian team to enter the semi-finals of the World Cup, their victory was entirely due to their own hard work.  A little bit of luck - they have a clear conscience.

    Although there is an element of luck, luck will always favor those who are prepared and work hard. The semi-finals of the World Cup will not be won by a team without fighting spirit and strength.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????All Chinese in the Osaka Sports Complex are cheering, with maybe one exception.

    Recoba buried his head deeply between his knees the moment the game ended - he didn't want to see the painful faces of his teammates, even though they had tried their best.  He also didn't want to see the Chinese, including those old friends, cheering, even though their performance deserved the victory.

    He was already very tired, so tired that he didn¡¯t even have the strength to cry loudly.  I can only cry silently - although the results of the quarterfinals were already achieved in 1970, for real professional players.  Even if you are the runner-up, there is no difference from the last place.

    Only champions will be remembered by everyone. No matter how tenacious their performance is, non-championship teams will only get a sigh from people. When history is gradually obscured by dust, people will only remember those who have  What kind of results has such a team ever achieved.  But their performance will gradually fade away.

    People will only recall those champions who won the championship, and their successful or difficult journey to win the championship will be replayed with relish. They will not remember that there are many runner-up, third runner-up, third-place and third-place finishers who just lacked a little luck.  The top eight.

    "Alvaro, not reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup will not dim your light. You are still one of the greatest players in Uruguay's historyLooking forward, you still have a long football career.  There is time and there is a championship waiting for you.¡±

    A pair of strong hands helped Recoba to raise his head, and then a tissue was handed to him: "Wipe your tears. Otherwise it will affect your image among Chinese fans."

    Recoba looked at Pei Wei standing in front of him with a wry smile, and took the tissue: "Boss I'm telling you a joke."

    "Roberto Baggio's tears have touched the hearts of countless Chinese fans. So far, he is still the favorite player of Chinese fans." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Sometimes it is good to be a little sad"

    "Boss, why do you always like to overturn your own conclusions when you talk? Just now you said that crying will affect my image in the hearts of Chinese fans, and now you say that crying will be good" Although he was in a bad mood, Recoba also  Pei Wei almost made him laugh: "By the way, I forgot to congratulate you. Boss, congratulations on successfully entering the semi-finals."

    "How about entering the semi-finals? I don't think the Chinese team can enter the finals or even win the championship." Pei Wei smiled: "At this point, our goal has been achieved. We must know that we can play seven games in the World Cup."  This is something the Chinese have never thought of Now my hope is that we can defeat the Korean team in the third or fourth place finals. No matter what, I will not allow any Asian team to win better than us.  Better results.¡±

    Recoba was a little surprised by Pei Wei's words, but think about it. The Chinese team's opponent in the semi-finals was the extremely powerful Brazilian team. Even Recoba's Uruguay did not expect to enter the finals. In fact, when the semi-finals  When China has Brazil and Germany, China and South Korea basically have to work hard for third place.

    "But just because we don't have any expectations doesn't mean we won't work hard." Pei Wei said with a smile: "We have already reached this point anyway, so why not try harder?"

    "By the way, Alvaro, I have come to Asia anyway. Let's go back to Yunjia to rest for a while. Anyway, during this period of time, Yunjia has many old friends. I will arrange a tour group for you to look around.  China¡¯s magnificent rivers and mountains.¡±

    "Okay, boss." Recoba nodded.

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    The reason why Pei Wei thinks that in the next gameThe team's most realistic goal should be third place, but the players don't think so. Although they lost to Brazil 2-4 in the group stage, the last of the four goals conceded was an empty goal by the opponent. The first  The goal was a direct free kick that could hardly be replicated. Our team actually scored two goals. In this way, we and Brazil

    It¡¯s a tie!

    Naturally, the coaches will not think so naively, but they have no intention of correcting the mentality of the players - although there is no indicator of victory in this game, it must at least be a good game. The players have this mentality, and it is good for them.  Competition is very beneficial.

    As professional players, of course the players will not really think so, but this is tantamount to a psychological suggestion - we have come to this step, who says we can't go further?

    The semi-finals are four days later. During this period, Milu did not give the players a lot. At this time, the players need more rest. And at this point, Milu's cards have been exhausted. This game can only be  It is a real comparison of strength. In this aspect of confrontation, the Chinese team has absolutely no chance of victory.

    On June 25, the first semi-finals started in Seoul. South Korea, whose self-confidence had reached the extreme, launched a fierce attack against Germany. They still had the cheers of the fans, never-tiring running and  "Home field advantage", but unfortunately, they met the German team.

    The physical and mental strength that Koreans are best at met their ancestors in this area. The Germans faced the game with a terrifyingly calm state. No matter how biased the referee was, they would not get angry and would just use powerful  The overall strength is against the opponent. In this case, the referee cannot find anything wrong even if he wants to find something wrong.

    In the ubiquitous confrontation, the power of the stars played a role. Ballack, the top star of the German team, opened the door to victory for the German team with a volley in the penalty area in the 75th minute. This goal was perfect and was not offside.  There was no foul call either, and Germany took a crucial lead.

    In the remaining time of the game, the stoic German team maintained the score until the end and took the lead in entering the final. However, they also suffered a serious blow. Ballack, who scored the winning goal, will miss the final - this player once played for the Chinese League.  The midfield star received a yellow card for a foul before the end, and he was suspended for one game after accumulating two yellow cards.

    The elimination of the Koreans also relieved the Chinese team players. In addition to their desire to win, competing with the Koreans was also a factor in their ability to reach this point - how can we be ranked lower than South Korea?  This old rival?  What's more, the pace of progress of the Koreans is not so glorious.

    ??????????????????????? Well, the Koreans failed to enter the finals, so it¡¯s nothing if we lose to Brazil, right?

    Seeing the relieved expressions on the players' faces, Milu sighed in his heart - He was originally inferior to his opponents in terms of strength, but now there is one less motivating factor. How can we still play in this game?

    Before the start of the second semi-final, although the Chinese team had used a series of miraculous performances to let the whole world know about the strong strength of the Chinese team, no one still thought that the Chinese team could defeat Brazil and enter the final-  Including most Chinese fans.

    If the Chinese team can enter the finals, it will really be a miracle. Although they have entered the semi-finals, the two knockout opponents, whether Japan or Uruguay, are not top-notch teams. The schedule is quite favorable to the Chinese team.

    The miracle still didn¡¯t happen.

    In the match on June 26, although the Chinese team still performed as tenaciously as before, repeatedly destroying the opponent's must-goals, several shots from Nie Fei and Adriano also made the Brazilian goalkeeper break out in a cold sweat.  ¨D¨DBut if you want to win, these alone are not enough.

    Despite the stubborn resistance, Brazil still took the lead shortly after the beginning of the second half - Ronaldo used a non-standard poke shot in the penalty area to score the ball into the gate guarded by Jiang Hai. This was his first goal in this World Cup.  The sixth ball.

    This goal is quite exciting. When Ronaldo shot, he was surrounded by at least four Chinese defenders defending, but he still found the only way to score the ball into the goal. Ronaldo was unstoppable in this World Cup.

    In the following time, Brazil began to gradually slow down the pace and tidy up the defense. The Chinese team took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, but still could not score a goal-maybe their luck had run out in the last game.  The former Adriano hit the goal post with an inevitable shot. This was also the last shot of the Chinese team in this game.

    ? 1 to 0, the two former world champion teams of Brazil and Germany defeated the two Asian teams with the same score.??Final.

    The two Asian teams stopped their magical progress at the same time, and what they relied on completely lost their advantage in front of Germany and Brazil.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 534 The Curse

    After the World Cup, many commentators said with regret that if the opponents they encountered had been the other way around, then they might actually be able to meet in the World Cup finals.

    This assumption that sounds extremely absurd has its basis in fact. If South Korea encounters Brazil, then their unreasonable pressing is the most suitable to deal with the naturally romantic South Americans. Maybe the Brazilians will  They will drag them to death, and the German team has always had little to do with teams with technical strength. Bulgaria and Croatia, which eliminated Germany in the first two World Cups, are this type of team, and the Chinese team is not lacking either.  Such qualities.

    Of course, assumptions are always just assumptions, but the reality is that China and South Korea did meet in the World Cup, but the place where they met was not in the finals, but in the third or fourth place finals.

    In previous World Cup competitions, the third and fourth place finals were often useless. They were often just the last meal - a stepping stone to the finals. There were no exceptions. Generally speaking, the teams that entered the semi-finals were aiming for the championship. Since there is no  The finals can be played, but the competition for third and fourth place in the finals is not that important. Except for the dark horses that made it to the semi-finals and were eliminated, the other strong teams generally just perfunctory and didn't play much.  The players took a walk - that's what the Netherlands did four years ago.

    But this time there is something different. The two teams playing in the third or fourth place finals are both dark horses, and they are also teams from Asia. The spirits of both sides are relatively high - the dark horses also have to compete for one or two, right?  Otherwise, who is the biggest dark horse?

    What¡¯s more, the Asian fans are eagerly anticipating it, almost on the night they were eliminated.  The head coaches of China and South Korea received instructions from the Football Association at the same time - we must win this game so that we can prove that we are number one in Asia!

    There is no hope of being number one in the world for the time being.  At least Asia's No. 1 player will be able to hug each other - this is probably what Xu and Zheng Mengzhun thought in their hearts.

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    "The Koreans have an advantage." On the morning of June 27, when Pei Wei came downstairs, he happened to see Zhu Guosheng, Wu Jiang, Zhang Yiming and others sitting in the coffee shop and talking.

    Zhu Guosheng's habit of swearing has never changed, and everyone else is used to it. However, this kid seems to have something missing in his mind. The Chinese team has now arrived in Daegu, South Korea, to prepare for the third or fourth place match. Apart from them in the hotel  Everyone outside this group is Korean.  When Zhu Guosheng opened his mouth, there was nothing pleasant to say. Wasn't he pointing at the monk and scolding the bald donkey?

    Pei Wei smiled and sat down beside him, preparing to hear what Zhu Guosheng wanted to say: "Their game ended one day earlier than ours, and we came from Japan, so we didn't have as much rest time as them.  , the road is more tiring than them - why the hell, isn't it just half the host country? In the future, when China bids for the World Cup, the first game will be in Heilongjiang, and the second game will be so tiring.  He didn¡¯t say anything even to death, but he also made Ya suffer from vomiting and diarrhea.¡±

    Pei Wei just took a sip of coffee and immediately squirted it out. After calming down, he said: "Zhu Guosheng. You could just put them on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and let them compete with oxygen bottles on their backs - I say you  Why do you have so much hatred for Koreans?¡±

    Zhu Guosheng, who had his back turned to Pei Wei, realized that his boss had already sat down behind him. He turned around and smiled coquettishly: "Boss, aren't I just trying to talk a little bit? Even if China really holds the World Cup. Organizing Committee  I won¡¯t allow this¡ªisn¡¯t this bullying?¡±

    "You also know that you are bullying people?" Pei Wei patted Zhu Guosheng on the shoulder: "There are Koreans around this hotel - be careful if they come to bully you, trouble comes from the mouth, Koreans are good at Taekwondo.  "

    "That's nothing." Zhu Guosheng said unconvinced: "I can 'kung fu' with a gun!"

    "Boss, don't tell me. Zhu Guosheng is really good at a few tricks. It is said that his grandfather used to play wrestling on the overpass. Later, when the Japanese invaded Peiping, they fled to Yunjia. When we were young, we all relied on Zhu Guosheng's gang.  If we bully someone, it won't be a problem for him to hit four or five of them - of course, they have to be younger than us," Wu Jiang said with a smile.

    Zhu Guosheng's head was full of black lines: "Wujiang, you kid also said, when did you not stir up trouble before, and then let me go up to take the thunder? You just hide behind and act like a dog-headed military advisor, but Lin Zi is more righteous than you, every time he  Help me fight together!"

    "Don't look at Lin Zi who looks polite, but his skills in a fight are also bad." Wu Jiang said sadly. Obviously, he thought of Ai Lin who stayed in Yunjia. Based on his performance in the league this year,  Aylin has a chance to enter the national team, but the previous incident still has an impact.

    Pei Wei asked with some surprise: "Guosheng's hometown is Beijing? I remember Wei Qun in Sichuan is alsoHe's from Beijing, his father is Zhen Wu

    Where are the closed disciples of , Zhu Guosheng, does your grandfather know them?  "

    "My grandpa knows Wei Ba, but Wei Ba doesn't know my grandpa." Zhu Guosheng said with a smile: "That's not the same level. Wei Ba is a fierce man who knocked down more than 20 Hui people in one morning. He is on the same level as 'ye'.  My grandpa is just an ordinary wrestler.¡±

    "Haha, that's not bad. There were crouching tigers, hidden dragons on the overpass in those days." Pei Wei laughed a few times and looked around: "Where are the others? Why are there only a few of you?"

    "They said they were going to walk around the hotel." Zhang Yiming replied: "It is said that Korean women have plastic surgery, and they can look pleasing to the eye This is not what I said, it was Li Fang who said it." Zhang Yiming turned around and took Li Fang away.  Put it up for sale.

    "Nonsense." Pei Wei laughed. He didn't pay too much attention to this matter. After all, today was free time: "There are only a few Koreans who have plastic surgerymost of them still have big face, small eyes, what's the matter?  NiceDid Nie Fei go too?"

    "He didn't go. He hid in the room all morning and didn't know what he was calculating." Zhu Guosheng replied.

    "Really? Then I have to go up and have a look." Pei Wei put down his coffee cup and stood up.

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    None of them were surprised that Pei Wei left Zhu Guosheng. Pei Wei was very good to every player who had played for Yunjia Tianyu, but he was even better to some of them, such as Nie Fei, Adriano, and Pei Wei.  The relationship between Wei and them can no longer be described as the former employment relationship and friends. Everyone can see that Nie Fei, Adriano and Pei Wei even have a deep relationship like a father and son.

    "what are you doing?"

    ? ; After entering, he saw Nie Fei browsing the website on the computer.

    ¡°Boss, I¡¯m watching the history of the World Cup.¡± Nie Fei saw Pei Wei coming and hurriedly welcomed him in.

    "Oh, did you see anything?" Pei Wei asked with interest.

    "I discovered a pattern one of the three or four teams in each World Cup has failed to enter the finals of the next World Cup. Starting from 1986" Nie Fei pointed at the board and looked at it, in 1986  France, the third place, failed to enter the World Cup in 1990, England, the fourth place in 90, failed to enter the World Cup in 1994, Switzerland, the third place in 1994, the World Cup, and the Netherlands, the fourth place in 1998, also failed to enter this year's World Cup  Inferring from this, this year's third place will not be able to enter the next World Cup!  "

    "Haha, what do I think? Do you believe this too?" Pei Wei laughed.

    ¡°Boss, it¡¯s better to believe that this kind of thing exists than to believe that it doesn¡¯t exist.¡± Nie Fei said matter-of-factly.

    "Don't take this too seriously, it's just a coincidence." Pei Wei said this, but in his heart he remembered that in the history he had experienced, Turkey, which finished third in the World Cup this year, really failed to enter the 2006 edition.  World Cup: "There are many coincidences like this Do you know the 'European Cup Curse' of the three players?".

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    Pei Wei smiled mysteriously: "Let's check the information Starting from the 1966 World Cup, the third-place European team in the World Cup has not been able to enter the European finals two years later But how can this be accurate? These  Everything must be earned through our own efforts. Do we have to give up the third or fourth place competition just because of this illusory curse?¡±

    "Well of course I didn't mean it this way" Nie Fei said embarrassedly.

    "Haha, this kind of thing is enough to be viewed as an anecdote. There is no need to take it too seriously." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Whether you can break the curse or not, in the final analysis, it depends on your strength In the world of football  , For players and a team, there is no need to look too far ahead. Whatever results can be achieved, the immediate results are the most important.¡±

    "I understand, boss." Fei nodded and said.

    "It's okay, you understand. You have a rest today. Don't stay in the room all the time. Go out for a walk. Do you want to be a homebody? Come on, go down and have a drink." Pei Wei gave Nie Fei a hand

    |Thinking?  "

    "It's a man who stays at home all day and is not interested in things outside" Pei Wei replied casually.

    When he was about to go downstairs, Pei Wei suddenly stopped: "By the way, don't tell other teammates about this World Cup curse, I'm afraid they will think too much Do you understand?"  I won't confuse the soldiers' morale." Fei laughed.

 Volume 9, 2002 Volume 9, Chapter 535: Let them be afraid!

    The third and fourth place finals on September 29th are destined to go down in history.  Pepe's contribution

    This game is not only a confrontation between Asian teams at the highest level, but also an unprecedented and only one. In the decades since then, no two Asian teams have been able to meet in the third or fourth place finals of the World Cup.  Not to mention it was the final, this alone is enough to be remembered by all Asian fans.

    Both sides have advantages in this game. The Chinese team¡¯s advantage lies in their psychology and their overall strength, while the Korean team¡¯s advantage lies in their physical fitness and home court advantage.

    As Zhu Guosheng said, the Korean team has one more day of rest than the Chinese team. At the same time, the distance between Seoul and Daegu is much closer than the distance between Saitama and Daegu. They are also famous for their physical fitness, and the Chinese team has improved in recent years.  Having repeatedly defeated South Korea, the Chinese team also has its own advantages psychologically.

    ¡°This game, for us, is as meaningful as the World Cup final.¡±

    In the locker room before the game, Pei Wei made the opening remarks with this sentence.

    After setting up tactics, Pei Wei motivates the players. This is a tradition formed by the Chinese team after the World Cup began. This proposal was first proposed by Milu. He knew Pei Wei's prestige among these players, and with Pei Wei's eloquence and  Encouragement is enough to accomplish this task.

    Pei Wei refused at first because he didn¡¯t want to reduce Milu¡¯s prestige in the Chinese team¡¯s locker room, but he agreed after Milu¡¯s invitation. After all, he was more suitable in this regard.

    "In the World Cup, the third or fourth place finals have always been considered useless. But this game has special meaning for us - win this game. We will be the best in the World Cup and Olympic Games  The Asian teams that have achieved the best results - this is enough for us to become a veritable Asian hegemon! Although our goal is the world, the first thing we must do before that is dominate Asia, so that we can have enough!  We have the confidence to challenge the world. After all, everyone knows that Asia does not occupy a high position in the world of football. If we cannot establish absolute dominance in Asia, how can we challenge the world?¡±

    Pei Wei waved his fists and shouted, and the players' expressions changed back and forth in response to Pei Wei's shouts: "And this game has another special meaning As we all know, we have broken the national team's record in the Asian Cup.  We have defeated South Korea in both the National Olympic Team and the National Youth Team, but we still have a record that we have not broken. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, we have not defeated them at home in South Korea!  The victories we have had against Korea in the past few years have all been at our home and neutral venues. Pepe's contribution this time is a good opportunity! Listen to it, everyone!  Outside the locker room and in the stands, our local fans are using their enthusiasm to resist the host fans who have a huge numerical advantage. We must use our actions to support them and make the Red Devils dumb! "

    "Yes!" the players shouted, waving their fists, whether it was making a contribution or leaving a name in history.  It has been the most enthusiastic thing for the Chinese people since ancient times. Although it is already a new century, as passionate young people, how could the players of the Chinese team not become excited under such encouragement and even want to grab something?  Waving twice to vent the passion in your heart?

    "Now, let's go, let's teach the Korean team a lesson on Korean soil. Let them know who is the overlord of Asia now!" Pei Wei snorted coldly: "The Korean team has been famous in Asia for a long time, now it's their turn  We are in great glory! Let them start to fear China!¡±

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    The Chinese team¡¯s lineup for this game is 451!  Goalkeeper Jiang Hai, four defenders Sun Chenghai, General Fan, Li Wei and Wu Jiying, midfielder Li Fang on the right, captain Ma Tian on the left, Li Gang, Deco and Nie Fei in the middle of the midfield, Adriano serves as the lone forward.  The South Korean team's lineup is 352, with goalkeeper Lee Yun-jae, defender Kim Tae-young on the left, Choi Jin-cheol on the right, veteran captain Hong Myung-bo on the back, midfielder Lee Young-pyo on the left, Park Ji-sung on the right, and Kim Tae-young on the right.  Nam Il and Lee Eul-yong, attacking midfielder Ryu Sang-cheol, and double forwards Seol Ki-hyun and Ahn Jung-hwan.

    There have been many football matches between China and South Korea in the past few years, and with the establishment of the A3 League, football exchanges between the two countries have become more and more frequent. Both sides are very aware of each other's outstanding stars, so in the game  Before the start, the two coaches Milu and Hiddink did not play any tricks, but directly stated that the horses and horses were head-on.

    At the beginning of the game, the Chinese team turned around and started pressing in the midfield, which surprised the Korean team - full-court press like this has always been the Korean team's trick. Although the Chinese team has beaten South Korea in recent times,  but rely onHowever, technology slowly wore away the spirit of the Korean team, and then the core players gave the final blow. It is rare to press hard like this from the beginning.

    Under an oversight, the South Korean team was in danger

    The national team forced a problem. Under Nie Fei's pressure, Jin Nan passed the ball to Mingfu. Adriano, who was well prepared, immediately rushed forward, stole the ball from Hong Mingfu's feet and shot low.  The ball flew past goalkeeper Li Yunzai's armpit, then hit the left goal post hard and bounced out of the baseline.

    At this time, there are only ten seconds before the start of the game!

    "Oops!" Pei Wei jumped up holding his head. Of course, he had a deep memory of Turkey's fastest goal in the World Cup, so he specially suggested that the team start pressing from the beginning. Who knew that the opportunity would indeed come out, but it didn't happen.  Failed to score a goal!

    There were also groans in the stands and on the bench of the Chinese team. If the goal just now was really scored, it would definitely be a serious blow to the Korean team, which would make the subsequent games much easier!

    Compared with the reaction of the fans, the players on the Chinese team seemed much calmer. Although a large part of the results of the Korean team in this World Cup were not glorious, their progress was also quite obvious. For such a tough opponent,  They didn't expect to score from the start.

    Although they failed to score, the players of the Korean team also suffered a big blow. Since the beginning of the World Cup, they have continuously defeated three top European teams, Portugal, Italy and Spain. The players' self-confidence has already expanded to a considerable level.  To a large extent, before the game started, they looked down upon the Chinese team that had defeated them. The Koreans' extreme self-esteem caused by their extreme inferiority made them look down on the Chinese team, which was also an Asian team.  ¨DLook at what teams the Chinese team has eliminated, such as Turkey, Japan, and Uruguay. How can they compare with the opponents we eliminated!

    The mentality of the Chinese team players is much better. They admit that the Korean team did perform well in this World Cup, but we performed even better!  Moreover, these players have basically defeated the Korean team on the court. In their eyes, the Korean team is just an ordinary opponent!

    After being poured cold water on the head by the Chinese team at the beginning, the balloon-like psychology of the Korean team players seemed to be pricked by a needle, and immediately disappeared - these players immediately began to recall these few days.  The pain Chinese football has brought them over the years - in 1999, the Chinese Olympic team eliminated them from the 2000 Olympic Games. In 2000, the Chinese national team stepped on their corpses to enter the Asian Cup finals and finally won the cup. In 2001, [u.  , in the end, they could only be ranked third and missed the World Youth Championship Basically, the Korean players present have experienced these three games!

    Is it now the World Cup¡¯s turn?

    The ball hit the feet of Lee Young-pyo on the left. The left midfielder who had scored the goal of the Chinese national team three times in a year quickly broke forward with the ball. Li Fang caught up with him. Lee Young-pyo protected the ball and continued to move forward, but Sun Chenghai came from the side.  Rushed out and intercepted the ball with a beautiful hook!

    After stealing the ball, Sun Chenghai looked up and observed the situation in front, and passed the ball to the front point with a 20-meter long pass!

    Adriano jumped in front of Kim Taiying and passed the ball to Nie Fei, who was following. Nie Fei took the ball a few steps forward. When he saw several Korean players approaching him, he immediately turned around and made a cross pass!

    The ball was passed to the left, and Ma Tian, ??who stepped in, took a long shot with his left foot without stopping the ball. The ball hit the side net hard!

    As soon as the Chinese team started shooting twice in a row, the Chinese fans were so excited that they went crazy. They shouted loudly and even suppressed the Korean fans who had an absolute advantage in numbers and excellent organization for a while!

    Li Yun's kick was rushed to the midfield by General Fan. Li Gang did not hold the ball for too long and immediately handed it to Deco in front. Deco took the ball and broke through Li Yirong's defense, and then Jin  Before Nan Yi came up, he gave the ball to Nie Fei. Nie Fei dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area. He first made a fake pass to Adriano, then turned his foot and the ball accurately flew to Li Fang on the right.  at your feet!

    Li Fang, who was unguarded, took a step back as if taking a free kick, then took off and passed a very fast inside arc ball, flying straight to the center of the penalty area!

    Adriano rushed up, and Hong Mingfu also jumped up and prepared to fight for the top, but he was already too old and could not compete with the young and strong Adriano in terms of strength. Adriano just gave him a slight bump.  Hong Mingfu lost his balance, and then he headed the ball hard in the air without losing any momentum!

    "Li Fang made a pass and Adriano headed the goalthe ball went in! The ball went in! The Chinese team launched a fierce attack from the beginning and finally scored a goal after three consecutive shots!" Wong Tai Sin eyebrows"I think now it's South Korea's turn to fear China. This is the fourth time we have met the South Korean team in three years. We have won the first three times, and this time will be no exception!"  At the same time, huge cheers from Chinese fans rang out from the stands!

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 536 A weak country has no diplomacy

    Deliano roared and ran around the stadium. This was his goal in this World Cup. Except for the semi-finals against Brazil and the final round of the group stage against Turkey, where he did not score, he had a goal in every game.  It can be said that it is because Adriano has helped the Chinese team reach this point with his goals one after another!

    This 20-year-old player conquered the Premier League in just half a season, and now, his dazzling scene is shown in the World Cup!

    After scoring this goal, he temporarily ranked second in the scorer list, second only to Brazilian striker Ronaldo who scored six goals, and tied with Brazil's Rivaldo and Germany's Miroslav Klose.

    If he can score another goal in the next game and Ronaldo and the others don't score in the final, he can even become the first Asian player in history to win the World Cup Golden Boot - although he is an out-and-out  of Brazilians.

    In a box in the stands, Wenger, who was having fun, suddenly turned ugly. Soon Mourinho and Benitez also noticed this. Both of them are exquisite figures, and immediately  I understand why.

    "Professor, it seems that you are going to be stabbed hard by Pei again!" Benitez laughed - you must know that the ownership of Adriano is still in the hands of Yunjia Tianyu. According to usual practice, anyone in the World Cup  Players who perform well on the Internet will see their values ??rise a lot!

    "A Wiltord is worth 13 million pounds, so how much should Adriano be worth?" Mourinho also said harshly. His words hit the most painful part of the professor's heart.  ¡ª¡ªYou must know that the highest transfer value in Arsenal's history is Wiltord.  But Wenger, who is wily and scheming, made the mistake of looking at the French winger.

    "You two okay." Wenger glanced at the two little foxes with hatred, and then glanced at Pei Wei, who was cheering beside the Chinese team's coaching bench, with disgust - it seemed.  There is no way to escape Pei Wei's knife this time!

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    Although the surprise attack failed to score a goal in the first ten seconds of the opening, the Chinese team still took the lead in the fifth minute. So far, the Korean team has not even had a shot, but it was broken by the Chinese team's storm-like attack.  The gate - there is no way to fight back!

    This goal made the Korean players angry. Although the Chinese team has maintained a very high winning rate against the Korean team in recent years, the Korean team has never been at a disadvantage on the scene, let alone such a match without any power to fight back.  The Chinese team scored a goal at the beginning!

    It was before.  The Chinese team often scores a goal from the Korean team right from the start without any chance to fight back Today, things are really going to change!

    Not everyone will collapse under pressure. For people with strong personalities and high mental attributes, pressure will make them burst out with more power than usual.

    ¡°Obviously, the members of the Korean team have this kind of character and this kind of spirit.

    Although they are not at all world-class in terms of strength, even if they enter the semi-finals of this World Cup, this fact cannot be changed.  But in terms of mental strength, they can definitely enter the ranks of the world's top teams. This is also an undoubted fact.

    So after the game restarted, the Korean team players launched a fierce attack.  The Chinese players, who also had high morale, strangled each other in the midfield and faced off head-on.

    The game after the restart was not exciting, but it was extremely fierce and physical confrontations were everywhere.  The intensity of this game is almost close to that of a rugby match.

    The Korean players have long been accustomed to playing like this. This style of play achieved very good results in the game against Italy. However, in today's game, the referee on duty became stricter in controlling physical contact.  , Korean players were constantly called for fouls, although no one received a card because of this.  Pepe's contribution was enough to stop them from charging into their opponents unscrupulously.

    "Well, it seems that Xu has done a good job. Besides, we have already entered the semi-finals anyway. Koreans don't want to carry such a reputation all the time. In this game, we don't need to worry too much about the referee." Pei  Wei rubbed his chin and thought.

    He was right. Before the game started, Xu contacted Zheng Mengzhun through private channels and warned South Korea not to do anything in this game. Xu's prestige in Asia still makes Zheng Mengzhun more afraid, and Xu  "If South Korea still insists on having its own way, then the Chinese team will not rule out the extreme method of going on strike after being unfairly treated during the game!"

    Zheng Mengzhun is really afraid of this. Originally, Europe was already very dissatisfied with the methods adopted by the Koreans in the World Cup.If the Chinese team really goes on strike, then

    It will become a big scandal. Not only will South Korea¡¯s face be disgraced, but it will break out in laughter every day. After thinking about it, Zheng Mengzhun can only accept it.

    The Chinese Football Association's diplomacy can achieve such outstanding results, which itself is related to the recent rise of Chinese football in Asia and its occupying a place in the world. Otherwise, a weak country has no diplomacy, and the same is true when it comes to football. You have the strength.  Only when you speak can you feel confident. If you don't have the strength and you still say you can't afford to lose when others play, that would be embarrassing.

    How do you say what Zhou Xingxing said?  Face is not given by others, it is earned by oneself!

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    The game was a stalemate, and the confrontation between the two sides in the midfield was basically half-match. The Chinese team relied on its technical advantages, while the Korean team had the upper hand in strength and confrontation. The two sides were more entangled in the midfield.  There are not many opportunities to hit the opponent's half.

    Although they did not get many shooting opportunities, the South Korean team seemed to have better luck in this game. They evened the score before the end of the first half, relying on a free kick even though they did not have the advantage.

    In the 39th minute, Park Ji-sung passed the ball to Yoo Sang-cheol in the middle under the attack of Sun Chenghai and Li Fang. Yoo Sang-cheol cleverly distributed the ball to Ahn Jung-hwan who pulled out of the penalty area. Ahn Jung-hwan dribbled the ball towards  Breaking through in the penalty area, he fell to the ground under the attack of Li Gang and Li Wei. The referee awarded the Korean team a direct free kick from the front of the penalty area.

    To say that this free kick was barely awarded, although Li Wei and Li Gang's hands moved, they did not seem to cause the opponent to fall to the ground. However, Ahn Jung Hwan fell to the ground. What can you do?

    After the negotiations failed, the Chinese players had no choice but to give up. They formed a five-man wall in front of the penalty area to defend. However, the South Korean team's midfielder Lee Eul-yong kicked a direct free kick that was considered world-famous. The ball bypassed the wall.  Directly into the dead end of the network!

    "Damn, what a fucking bad luck He may not be able to score one shot like this even if he takes a hundred shots" Pei Wei cursed indiscriminately on the coaching bench, causing the substitute players to cover their mouths and steal.  Laughing, the Korean substitutes on the bench looked at them curiously, wondering why they could still laugh after losing the ball.

    "It doesn't matter, it's just a free kick. Besides, it's just a draw now." Milu shook his head indifferently: "They didn't create any chances at all. The final victory must be ours!"

    After the first half of the game, Milu said the same thing in the locker room. In fact, the goal conceded did not have any impact on the Chinese team players. In the first half, the Korean team's defense was completely unable to withstand Ah  If Deliano's impact was not unlucky, it would have been impossible for the South Korean team to equalize the score. Even if they could score, the back line of defense would have been breached by the Chinese team again.

    "Adriano, you performed very well in the first half, but Hiddink is not a fool. He will definitely find a way to control you in the second half So in the second half you have to play smarter and get out of the penalty area more.  Leave the goal-scoring task to the teammates behind you. Nie Fei, Deco, you must step in more in the second half. After Adriano pulls out the gap, you must step into the penalty area resolutely. There will be no chance like this!  There are too many, so be sure to grasp them!¡±

    In the South Korean team¡¯s locker room.

    "I'm very happy to be able to tie the score!" Although Hiddink said this, he still had a straight face and could not see a trace of happiness: "But what I want to warn you is that the first half is just  Adriano completed five shots for the Chinese team! If the goalpost hadn't blocked his two shots, maybe he would have completed a hat trick in the first half!  Will it be better than Vieri? Even Vieri only shot four times in that game! What made you change so much in a few days?  , This is not just Hong Mingfu¡¯s problem, other defenders must help the captain and don¡¯t let the Brazilian continue to run rampant in our penalty area, otherwise our defense will definitely collapse!¡±

    "Got it!" the Korean players replied in unison. Adriano's rampage in the first half really made them feel ashamed. If they still can't suppress his offense in the second half, their defense will really look like Hiddink.  As you said, it will collapse.

    The second half of the game kicked off amid the mutual shouts of South Korea¡¯s ¡°Red Devils¡± cheerleaders and China¡¯s joint forces.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 537 Nemesis Nie Fei

    After the start of the half, the Chinese team still adopted the strategy of dealing with the opponent in the midfield and hitting the ball to Adriano's feet. However, this offensive method that was effective in the first half seemed to encounter difficulties. At the beginning of the second half,  Kim Tae-young followed Adriano closely, while captain Hong Myung-bo was filling in next to him, and Cui Jin-cheol was still watching eagerly - Adriano barely had a chance to win the ball, let alone organize it.  An effective attack.  Pepe's contribution

    But even so, Adriano still caused a lot of trouble for the Korean team's goal in the few times he got the ball. His long-range shooting ability is very good, and he can still cause considerable damage even when far away from the opponent's penalty area.  The pressure was on, and the three defenders of the Korean team could not stay away from the penalty area to defend him. The two defensive midfielders were responsible for marking Nie Fei and preventing other members of the Chinese team from interfering, so they had no time to pay attention to him.

    Seeing that his own defense was still in danger, Hiddink couldn't sit still. When the ball went out of bounds and became a dead ball, he called Hong Mingfu over and gave him a few words of advice.

    After the game started again, when Adriano withdrew outside the penalty area, Jin Nan initially dropped him and flew to defend him. Hiddink no longer cared about the overall defense. He was taking risks. He was betting on whether the Chinese team would react.  So fast, and I also hope that the Korean team can score a goal during this period, so that his adventure can be successful.

    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the Chinese team is waiting for this opportunity.

    Li Eulong passed the ball to Park Ji-sung. Park Ji-sung dribbled the ball towards the center. Li Fang retreated to defend him. Park Ji-sung finally succeeded in getting rid of Li Fang by shaking back and forth.  Then he took a long shot directly from the front of the penalty area!

    Jiang Hai caught the ball with a side dive, and then quickly got up.  He threw the ball to Sun Chenghai on the right from a distance.

    Sun Chenghai dribbled the ball forward. At this time, the shortcomings of the South Korean team's only three defenders were revealed. There was an open space in front of Sun Chenghai, and Li Eulong was forced to retreat from the center circle to defend him.

    Sun Chenghai got rid of him with a beautiful cross, and then passed the ball to Deco's feet. Deco dribbled the ball forward, constantly observing the situation in the frontcourt.

    Adriano withdrew from the penalty area.  Jin Nanyi and Cui Zhenzhe immediately focused on him, but Adriano immediately turned around and rushed into the penalty area again!

    Kim Nan-il and Cui Jin-cheol subconsciously followed him and ran back. The Korean team's three defenders and one midfielder were all concentrated on the left side of the penalty area!

    Deco passed a lob ball into the penalty area. Adriano jumped high. Deco's pass was so comfortable. Although Adriano was defended by three players around him, he was still very good.  The ground grabbed the landing spot!

    "Don't let him shoot!" Hong Mingfu shouted loudly.

    But Adriano didn¡¯t shoot.  Instead, he headed the ball and sailed the ball near the penalty spot!

    A figure quickly rushed into the penalty area and received Adriano's header near the penalty spot!

    It¡¯s Nie Fei!  At some point, he had gotten rid of all the defenders.  Appeared in the most fatal place!

    "Adriano headed the ball! Nie Fei caught the ball and made it one-on-one!" Wong Tai Sin shouted loudly

    ;. A rare foot, flashes open a blank gear and then shoot vigorously!

    The ball flew quickly past Li Yun and flew into the goal before Hong Mingfu¡¯s feet!

    "The ball is in! The ball is in! Nie Fei! Nie Fei! Two to one, the Chinese team leads again!" Huang Taixian shouted in one breath: "This is his second goal in this World Cup! In the penalty area  A cool shot inside!¡±

    After seeing the ball flying into the goal, Nie Fei did not rush to the sidelines to cheer, but ran to the other side of the penalty area and hugged Adriano who had just landed.  Then the palms of the two of them clapped loudly in the air!

    Most of the stands in the stadium were silent, while the stands occupied by Chinese fans were boiling and about to explode. Everyone was cheering loudly, flags were flying in the stands, and people they knew and didn't know were hugging each other enthusiastically!

    Hiddink's face was ashen. His attention was completely attracted by Adriano, who had been shining brightly since the beginning of the World Cup. Nie Fei's slightly lackluster performance in the previous games made him ignore it. This was a danger.  The level is definitely no less than that of Adriano!

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    The Chinese team¡¯s celebration lasted for two minutes, and then they stopped celebrating due to the interference of the referee, and slowly returned to their own half under the unwilling eyes of the Korean players.

    The Korean team kicked off for the third time in this game - after being led by the Chinese team again, even the stubborn Koreans inevitably wavered.

    &nbsp; Are we already so far behind the Chinese team?  In addition to these two goals, the Chinese team has at least three to four chances to score, and the goal of our team has a lot of potential.

    Although the score difference is only one goal, all Koreans have lost in the process and have no advantage at all!

    Even in terms of physical fitness, the Korean team did not have any advantage - from the beginning of the game to the present, the running distance of the Chinese players was definitely not inferior to them. This means that in addition to the technical gap, even the running distance they cited  The proud physical and mental strength can no longer suppress the Chinese team - how can we play in such a game?

    The players of the Korean team were confused and restarted the attack. Such an absent-minded attack would naturally not pose any threat to the Chinese team's defense line, which was waiting for them. General Fan easily made a header to clear the ball, and the ball fell to Wu Jiying's feet.

    Wu Jiying dribbled the ball forward and played two beautiful one-twos with Deco Nie Fei, and then distributed the ball to Adriano's feet.

    Adriano leaned on Cui Jinzhe and forced to turn around. Cui Zhenzhe was broken through without any ability to fight back. Hong Mingfu had to reach out and pull Adriano down before he entered the penalty area. The referee's whistle sounded and the award was awarded to the Chinese team.  A direct free kick and a yellow card was shown to Hong Mingfu.

    Hong Mingfu¡¯s action was too obvious, and it killed Adriano¡¯s most likely single shot. It is not impossible to get a red card based on this. It is still merciful to only give a yellow card.

    Li Fang and Deco stood in front of the ball. The Korean team formed a five-man wall and the others were responsible for defense in the penalty area.

    When the referee blew the whistle, Li Fang started to run.

    After running close to the ball, he suddenly ran over the ball. At the same time, Deco, who was standing in front of the ball, suddenly took off his foot and flicked the ball sideways!

    General Fan ran up from behind, swung his right foot while running, and hit the ball hard!

    The ball quickly flew into the penalty area, miraculously finding almost the only path among the dense crowd, and quickly flew into the small penalty area!

    Li Yun didn¡¯t react at all. The ball hit the goal post hard and then bounced into the small penalty area!

    Before anyone could react, a figure stretched out his foot and gently poked the ball

    The ball flew lightly into the Korean team¡¯s gate!

    "Nie Fei! It's Nie Fei again! He tipped the ball into the goal! Two goals in three minutes! And deduct the nearly two minutes that the Chinese team spent celebrating! So beautiful, Nie Feimei  Turn it on twice!" Huang Taixian has not calmed down from the excitement just now, and is about to burst out with his passion again, which makes his voice sound a little hoarse.

    This time Nie Fei didn¡¯t celebrate with anyone else. He stood proudly in the penalty area, clenching his hands into fists and raising them high into the air!

    All the Korean fans in the audience looked at him with complicated eyes. In the past three years, this game was the fourth time that the Chinese and Korean teams had met in an official game. The Chinese team had won the previous three times, except for the Asian game.  Apart from the Youth Championship match, the other two victories were all due to Nie Fei's excellence. He brought immense pain to Korean football, which has always been extremely proud!

    In the 1999 Olympic qualifiers, the Chinese Olympic team defeated South Korea 3-1 at home [one goal, one assist, and he also participated in another goal. In the 2000 Asian Cup semi-finals, although Nie Fei did not score, he  However, he had a direct assist and created a penalty kick. It was with these two goals that the Chinese team defeated the South Korean team 2-1, entered the final and finally won the cup!

    And in this game, it was his two goals that put the South Korean team at an absolute disadvantage in the competition for third place in the World Cup!

    If the Chinese team has become the nemesis of the Korean team in recent years, then among the Chinese team, the biggest nemesis of the Korean team is undoubtedly Nie Fei!

    "Three to one, we are far ahead!" Wong Tai Sin, who had taken a breath, continued to say excitedly: "There are only about 20 minutes left before the end of the game. If nothing goes wrong, we will become the first player in the World Cup.  The best Asian team, this will be a new history!¡±

    He is not afraid of talking too much now. The Chinese team now is not the Chinese team before!  There will be no more so-called "Three Black Minutes"!

    Sure enough, although the South Korean team launched a crazy counterattack in the remaining games, and Hiddink also strengthened the offense through constant substitutions, under the command of Milu, the Chinese team withstood the opponent's final counterattack and stifled the victory.  The opponent's last hope of scoring a goal!

    After five minutes of stoppage time, the referee¡¯s whistle finally sounded.The Chinese team won the game three to one and won third place in the World Cup!

    The biggest contributor to this game is undoubtedly Nie Fei, who scored twice. After this game, the title of "Korean Nemesis" officially fell on Nie Fei.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 538 We want to expand our army

    After Dao created the best result in history and won the third place in the World Cup, how was China treated?

    In the past, the army won great victories, expelled the Tartars, and expanded its territory. The Chinese national team was treated the same way they were treated when they returned. Everywhere they went, there were loud gongs, drums, firecrackers, red flags, and huge crowds of people. Their energy was like a welcome.  Not a football team, but like national heroes returning home en masse.  Pepe's contribution

    Whether it is the head coach Milu who strategizes and leads the team, or the two assistant coaches Tang Pengju and Chu Guanghu who work hard to assist Milu, they have become god-like existences in the hearts of fans, let alone  Speaking of those international players who have long been idols in the hearts of all fans, even if they have not played on the field, they can pave their futures into a golden avenue because of this World Cup journey.

    But among these people, Pei Wei does not exist.

    After the World Cup, Pei Wei left the national team and rushed back to Beijing before everyone else. The national team slowly returned to China by traveling around, but Pei Wei could not travel leisurely with them.  back to Beijing.

    After Pei Wei returned to Beijing, the Chinese Football Association held a plenary meeting, and Pei Wei made a summary of the national team's participation in the World Cup.

    "This World Cup, on the surface, is enough to prove the rise of Asian football in the world. Among the four Asian teams participating in the World Cup, except for Saudi Arabia, the Japanese team has entered the top 16, China is third, and South Korea is third.  4. This result is not too bad for any continent. Even South America, which has Brazil and Argentina, cannot have a team enter the finals of this World Cup alone.  In terms of our achievements, we in Asia can become the third force competing with Europe and South America.¡±

    Pei Wei used this paragraph as his opening remarks: "But we have to pay attention to one thing. This World Cup is held in Asia. Asian teams have more or less been helped by some off-field factors, so what we have achieved  The results must also be discounted. I think everyone should know the methods used by the Korean team to enter the semi-finals. If the referee had not been so biased towards them, let alone the semi-finals, they would not have been able to get past Italy.  Although our results are solid, the schedule still gives us a lot of help. Among our seven opponents, except for Brazil, which we met twice, the other teams are not counted.  Very strong. Costa Rica and Turkey in the group stage have only entered the World Cup for the second time, just like us. Needless to say, the Japanese team has only entered the World Cup twice. Although Uruguay has been the champion of two World Cups, they are now here.  Their strength is completely different from before. In South America, they were only ranked fifth, and they only entered the World Cup after eliminating Australia through the play-offs. The opponents we defeated were actually at the same level as us or even worse.  According to my inference, the current strength of our national team should be above the second-tier in Europe, and it is comparable to the top teams, but the hope of victory is very small.¡±

    "This is already a very good improvement." Wan Junsheng nodded and said: "You know, even eight years ago, we couldn't even pass the Asian qualifiers. This shows that in the past few years,  Our strength has improved a lot.¡±

    "Thanks to Pei Wei for fully recommending Adriano and Deco to become Chinese nationals!" Xu said with a smile: "Without them, we probably wouldn't have achieved such results, especially Adrian."  No, he is only 20 years old, he can play in three more World Cups! This is a valuable asset to the Chinese national team!¡±

    Others also expressed their congratulations to Pei Wei. Anyone with eyes can see how important Adriano is in the Chinese team's offense. He is a terminator in the offense and can also create opportunities for his teammates.  Opportunities, there are many good forwards in China now, but there are basically no players who can shoulder most of the offense like Adriano.  Pepe's contribution

    Pei Wei smiled and waved his hand: "I'm just doing my dutyBrazil doesn't want such a good player, but we can't. Our family background is still very thin. We can choose as many of others as we want."  how many."

    Pei Wei's words caused another round of laughter. After he stopped laughing, Pei Wei continued: "Actually, this is also the second question I want to talk about. We have no shortage of good players now, but we don't have any who can be called world-class players.  Many, in the entire national team, except for the two foreign players Adriano and Deco, the only ones who can compete with any superstar in Europe without falling behind are Nie Fei and Sun Chenghai. The problem we face now is that Chinese players  There are many powerful players in the league, but there are very few superstars. Although this is enough to keep us at a relatively high level in Asia, it is still far from enough to challenge the world. "

    &nbsp; "Then what should we do?" Zhang Long asked.

    "Think about it, everyone, since the defeat in 1992:

    It has been less than ten years since Elbid. What made our team that could not qualify in the continent become a strong team that can win third place in the World Cup?  "Pei Wei did not directly answer Zhang Long's question, but asked another question.

    "Of course it's the league!" Everyone answered without thinking - isn't this obvious?  After the start of the professional league in 1994, as the players' income increased, the Chinese Football Association received more activity funds, and the national team gained a broader selection of talents, although it had not been able to do so in the first two years.  It shows some very good results, but since 1997, Chinese football seems to have won the first prize. One by one, the ideals that Chinese fans had dreamed about before but did not dare to have high hopes were realized one by one.  In 2000, he entered the World Cup, won the World Cup in 1998, entered the Olympic Games in 1999, won the Olympic silver medal in 2000, won the Asian Cup championship, entered the World Cup in 2001, entered the World Youth Championship, and won the third place in the World Cup in 2002

    These things that have never happened in the era of planned economy and professional teams have all been realized in just a few years. Although it is partly related to luck, it is absolutely inseparable from the development of professional leagues!

    "That's right, it's the league." Pei Wei nodded: "Playing football also requires money. Why the five major European leagues are the most exciting football leagues in the world is because these leagues have the world's largest clubs!  Every giant can spend countless amounts of money to attract the best stars, so their games are exciting! Why couldn't Chinese football succeed in the past? It was because of lack of money! Without money, there is no motivation, and the players cannot just shout.  A few slogans can do wonders, because the era of the 'spiritual atomic bomb' is over! After the professionalization of our league, the players are paid well, so that they can have more motivation to play football, and the children  Parents will also be willing to let their children learn to play football because they can earn huge income! The more people participate, the more players there will be, and the number of stars depends entirely on the strong foundation of football!  A strong country, because there are tens of millions of people playing football in the country. Even if there is only one star out of 10,000 people, they can produce thousands of stars!  The more skills there are, the faster young players will grow. Only through long-term development can a country's football level be greatly improved!"

    Pei Wei said loudly: "Take this World Cup as an example again. China, Japan and South Korea, which have achieved good results, are the countries with the best professional leagues in Asia. However, West Asian football, which was originally the hegemon in Asia, has made it difficult for them to compete due to their demographic disadvantages.  We don¡¯t have the money to cultivate good talents, so if we want our football to develop stably, doing a good job in the league is the most important thing!¡±

    "Actually, our results in this World Cup do not reflect the true level of Chinese football. We are able to achieve results that exceed our own strength because we have several superstars who are ranked high in the world. Among them are  Two of them were poached from Brazil, but we can¡¯t do more of this kind of thing. Doing too much will hurt the enthusiasm of domestic players. And our league is still a bit small in scale. There are 28 first-class teams in the country.  The dozen or so second-division teams are too few. This will cause many young players from football schools to stop playing football and be forced to stop their football careers. This is also a great harm. Therefore, the expansion of the league is inevitable.  Must do!¡±

    "Is this necessary?" Wan Junsheng asked doubtfully: "Our league is now very prosperous. Will rash expansion of the league cause the level to drop?"

    "Let me give you another example." Pei Wei said with a dry mouth, picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Now Tianyu Foundation has seventeen football schools under its name, and the number of graduates every year is about 3,000.  Excluding some colleges that are not suitable for football and have been eliminated, there will be at least thousands of young players every year. Can the more than 50 existing teams absorb these players? "

    Everyone shook their heads. Everyone knows such a simple calculation. One thousand divided by fifty. On average, a club will have twenty players. You must know that the average first team only has about thirty players.

    ¡°And after finishing third in this year¡¯s World Cup, it can be expected that the number of children who want to play football will increase to a very large number. Even if they can go abroad for some and play football in other Asian countries, at least half of them will still be there.  Young players with the potential to become professional players cannot find football. What a waste is it? Among them, the next Fei is likely to appear. You know, if I had not established the Yunjia Tianyu Club, Nie Fei would be there now.  Maybe he¡¯s already a wage earner.¡±

    "So, we want to expand our army!" Pei Wei said loudly.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 539 Target Britain

    It will definitely be expanded. This is the first consensus reached at the Football Association meeting.

    Facts speak louder than words. There is no need for Pei Wei to discuss it in a long way. The rows of data alone are enough for everyone to know that the more than 50 existing teams are really no longer able to digest players. They were once like Jin  Players as precious as pimples are everywhere now.  Pepe's contribution

    The country has now been verified by the Football Association that there are no less than 50 football schools with the ability to train players, spread across the country. These schools are basically nine-year schools from primary school to junior high school, and there are 17 football schools under the name of Tianyu Foundation.  They are also large comprehensive schools, including high schools. These schools have as many as three to four thousand students, and as few as more than a thousand. The number of graduates every year is no less than 5,000, even if it is a ratio of ten students to one player.  Generally speaking, there are 500 players entering the football transfer market every year. The actual number is far more than this, because the football schools under the Tianyu Foundation have a very high success rate. If there are more players, they will naturally get jobs.  There are only a few. Even if the football school also trains them in other life skills, it will also dampen the enthusiasm of the students to play football to a certain extent. Among these players who originally have the ability to enter the professional club echelon, except for a few who have better family conditions  , except for those who can be sent abroad to continue their studies, other players can only give up their dreams of professional players and become ordinary workers.

    The national team has achieved such good results in the World Cup this year, which will definitely set off a craze for football in China. The enrollment of these football schools will definitely expand a lot in the next few years, even if the players do not have the ball to play on the ground.  That won't be the case for a few years.  But it will definitely be too late to study this issue in a few years, or even more than ten years.

    Only by expanding the number of professional teams.  Only in this way can we absorb enough players to become professional players. The wider the selection, the higher the level of the national team will be. This in itself is a virtuous cycle.

    The expansion of the army is certain, but how to expand it is still a problem.

    "We can't be blind and touch the elephant. Although there will definitely be setbacks in the process of progress, but since we already have ready-made things, we might as well just take them and use them." Pei Wei said to everyone: "European leagues have developed.  For hundreds of years, whether it is the five major leagues or other small and medium-sized leagues, there are things we can learn from, and now we have a good learning target. "

    Pei Wei took out a lot of information, and immediately the staff of the Football Association came over to distribute the information to all the officials present: "Britain is the originator of modern football. There is no doubt about this, although the earliest football was invented in China  Yes, but they have made great progress, what can we do? It doesn't matter if we fall behind, there will still be opportunities to catch up. There are four football organizations in the UK, among which the English Football Association manages the Premier League and the English Football Association.  Club. They were once the strongest force on the European continent, and they were also the first European country to establish their own league. However, their complacency and self-respecting mentality made them gradually lag behind the world. Even after the start of the European Champions League, they did not compete until 1956.  It took more than ten years for Manchester United to win the club's first Champions League title in 1968. They were the last to win the Champions League among the five major leagues, but they won the World Cup in 1966.  After that, the English Football Association began to enter with determination to increase exchanges with other European countries. Such exchanges soon had an effect. After entering the 1970s, English clubs ushered in a glorious period. From 1976 to 1985, from  The British club reached the finals eight times in these nine seasons and won the Champions League seven times. This was their most glorious time in the Champions League. However, the Heysel Stadium tragedy severely damaged their vitality and they were eliminated for five consecutive years.  The ban from participating in European competitions caused their performance to plummet, while Serie A took advantage of the situation and created the myth of the 'Little World Cup'."

    "In order to quickly narrow the gap with other European leagues, the English Football Association began to establish the Super League in the 1991-92 season, vigorously introduced foreign investment, and introduced a large number of outstanding players from other European countries. This quickly restored the vitality of the Premier League, and in 1999  They have once again won the Champions League. After ten years of development, the Premier League has become the most popular league in the world. With their operating model, there is certainly something worth learning from. "

    Pei Wei finished his explanation and then began to look quietly at the league officials who silently looked through the information in their hands.

    "Well, there is indeed something to learn from." Wan Junsheng admired as he watched: "The Premier League and our professional leagues have quite a lot in common. They both started to form new leagues after a long period of no communication with the outside world.  Then it developed rapidly However, it took ten years for the Premier League to become the most popular league in the world, but it took us more than eight years to make the A-League the most popular league in Asia.Welcome to the league - the gap is still very obvious!  "

    He took a breath, then rolled his eyes and glanced at Wan Junsheng: "This is Nengland's football has always been very strong in the world, and it is even more top-notch in Europe, and their domestic league infrastructure is  Very good, as long as there is sufficient capital injection, such development will of course be amazing. But what about China? Before the launch of the professional league, the foundation of football was basically poor, and it was sheer luck to be able to develop to this situation.  "

    Of course, Pei Wei just thought this in his heart and did not say it out loud - these words also somewhat destroyed his prestige.

    Zhang Long asked doubtfully: "Why do we only learn from the Premier League? Europe is known as the five major leagues, and the best among them are Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League. Although the Bundesliga has begun to decline, there should be a place for us to learn.  "

    "Yes, La Liga is also very good, not to mention Serie A. They must be outstanding in being able to occupy the first league position for so long." Another official also echoed.

    "We can't bite off more than we can chew." Pei Wei explained patiently: "We won't talk about the Bundesliga. Although La Liga is also very good, their clubs are basically membership-based. The clubs do not belong to a certain consortium or  Individual, but jointly funded and established by the club¡¯s fans and members. The composition is very complicated and not suitable for us to study. As for Serie A, although they have been brilliant until now, basically the giant clubs in Serie A rely on state-owned assets.  Controlled by large consortiums with backgrounds, such as the most famous three northern powers, Juventus is backed by the Fiat Group of the Agnelli family, AC Milan is backed by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and Inter Milan is backed by Petroleum  The Moratti family started These families basically control all of Italy's economic lifeline, and can even be said to be full of shady affairs From an institutional point of view, the Premier League is the healthiest, the least involved by political forces, and the easiest to learn.  ¡­ Do we need each of our clubs to recruit a large state-owned enterprise to back them up and burn money, or to establish a membership system and let fans contribute money to establish the club? "

    "In addition, we have another advantage in learning the Premier League." Xu said with a smile: "During this period, we have established a good relationship with the Football Association. They also enthusiastically invited us to organize a group to observe, and promised to send experienced  Tournament organizers came to help us as consultants In addition, the nature of the Football Association and our Football Association are very close. They are both football associations with official backgrounds. This is rare in world football. I think this will be beneficial to our work.  It will also be of great help.¡±

    ¡°The Premier League is the best at attracting foreign investment. Bundesliga clubs are basically very poor. Serie A clubs rely on blood transfusions from large consortiums, and their high taxes also have a great impact on the consortium¡¯s investment. La Liga relies on fans.  Members contribute money, and only in the Premier League, even small and medium-sized clubs can spend tens of millions to strengthen their lineups. We really need to learn from this," Pei Wei agreed.

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    After some discussions, the group to go to the UK to learn Buddhist scriptures was finally decided.

    This time we went to the Football Association of England. There were two groups. One group was headed by Xu, who led members of the Football Association's Foreign Affairs Department to conduct diplomatic activities and learn from their management experience. The other group was headed by Pei Wei.  , leading most of the elites from the Football Association League Department to conduct an on-site inspection of the Premier League¡¯s operating model and other specific conditions. Most of the members of this group are newcomers to the Football Association, including Ling Binghun and Ma Sanmin, who Pei Wei brought to Europe last time.  These people are the fresh blood of the Football Association. Their profound knowledge and smart and capable style will inject a fresh atmosphere into the Chinese Football Association.

    After taking over for the national team returning to Beijing in mid-July, the team led by Xu will first set off to the UK to contact each other and exchange feelings. The team led by Pei Wei will work for a month.  preparation work, and then set off for the UK in early August, when the Premier League was about to start. In addition to obtaining some information from the Football Association, they could also go to various clubs to inspect the operations of their clubs.

    "Everyone, take action. During the period when I am not in the country, Zhang Long is in charge of diplomacy, and Wan Junsheng is in charge of the specific affairs of the domestic league. Everyone performs their duties. The World Cup is over, but our work is far from over.  At the end of the day, the road is as strong as iron, and now we are moving forward! Let¡¯s strive for the rise of Chinese football!¡±

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 540 Life Goal

    The national team began to gather on May 10th, and after finishing in the Football Association on July 10th, Pei Wei returned to Yunjia.

    Pei Wei has not gone home or been with his family for two whole months. This is the first time since Pei Wei got married. Although he has been very busy, very busy, extremely busy in the past two months, but in the occasional  In his free time, he would immediately think of his family, his wife Su Mei, and his two-year-old son.

    Chuan Chuan is already two years old. Under the careful care of her family, the child is very healthy. From birth to now, she has basically never had any serious illness. The occasional cold and fever can be easily cured. In Pei Wei's view, he  This son is stronger and more beautiful than ordinary children.

    Every time when he was with his son, Pei Wei would always praise how beautiful, strong and smart his child was, which made Su Mei angry and funny - although his son was his best, but  It¡¯s not like you¡¯re praising it to such an extent, is it?  Compared with Pei Wei's doting on her children, Su Mei appears to be very rational, and she never tolerates the children's bad habits. Everyone in Pei Wei's family is a strict father and a loving mother, but the Pei Wei family is the other way around. They are a loving father and a strict mother, but Su Mei  Yan Guiyan, but his son was more nostalgic for his mother, which made Pei Wei often lament that the child had no filial piety.

    "But what reassures Su Mei is that although Pei Wei thinks that his son is good for himself like other men, he does not think that his wife is good for others - this is enough to make Su Mei happy.

    When Pei Wei drove to the road in front of his villa, he saw Su Mei waiting in front of the door with her children from a distance, and he immediately felt excited.

    Pei Wei got out of the car.  She threw the keys to the driver and asked him to park the car, then strode towards Su Mei and the child.  Chuan Chuan ran towards him with joy, and the sunlight coated his small body with a layer of golden light.

    "Daddy, daddy!" Chuanchuan laughed happily and threw himself into Pei Wei's arms. Pei Wei laughed heartily and lifted him high into the air, then caught him, put his mouth to his and started kissing him wildly.  Pepe's contribution

    "Hee heeitchy" Chuan Chuan chuckled, holding her small hands against Pei Wei's prickly beard, and hiding her little face from left to right.  Let out a joyful laugh.

    "Have you been naughty in the past two months? Have you made your mother unhappy?" After teasing with his son for a while, Pei Wei walked towards Su Mei with Chuan Chuan in his arms, asking his son in his arms as he walked.

    "No, I'm so good." He glanced at Su Mei through ghostly eyes, and then said into Pei Wei's ear.

    "Haha, you want to lie to your father and me, are you still naughty?" How could his son's little moves escape Pei Wei's eyes.

    "Dad, have you bought me a toy?" Chuan Chuan immediately changed the subject.

    Pei Wei smiled and said: "No, Korea is very backward. There are no good things Next time dad goes to Europe, I will buy you good toys."

    ¡°Dad is so stingy, he always says next time.¡± Chuanchuan made a face.

    Regarding toys, Pei Wei and Su Mei have the same view, that is, children must not have too many toys.  If you have too much, you will not cherish it, and if you don't cherish it, it will easily lead to a wasteful mentality. Although Pei Wei's wealth allows the next few generations to live comfortably without doing anything, he does not want his descendants to become moths.  .

    You can only be rich for three generations.  Getting rich but not establishing oneself is often a characteristic shared by most Chinese rich people, especially after the founding of New China, and after half a century of chaos, the so-called aristocratic families basically no longer exist. Today's aristocratic families, although in  The power, wealth, status, etc. are much higher than those of the previous aristocratic families.  But they are quite different in terms of background and temperament. After all, these things can only be cultivated over a long period of time and inherited by several generations. Many of the rich people in China today can only be regarded as nouveau riche.

    Pei Wei can be regarded as a nouveau riche. His wealth was accumulated in more than 20 years, and most of it was only increased in the past ten years. However, his experience in two lives has made him  You know very well how to train your child - you don't necessarily have to make him an elite, but at least let him grow up happily like ordinary people and have a good state of mind.

    Pei Wei and his son were walking and talking, and soon they came to Su Mei. Pei Wei smiled and glanced at Su Mei, who smiled slightly: "You're back?"

    "Well, I'm back." Pei Wei replied softly, and then the two of them laughed happily together.

    "Let's go into the house, and I'll take care of you today."

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    It was a quiet summer night. The cold moonlight shrouded the earth, making all the houses seem to be illuminated with a silvery glow. Although it was already July, Yunjia City was not too hot yet. Pei Wei's room  The window is open,A cool breeze blew by, making both Pei Wei and Su Mei feel cool.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t like turning on the air conditioner very much. He always thinks that the changes in the four seasons

    ??This habit means that you cannot always live at a constant temperature - except for the hottest places every year, the air conditioner is never turned on at home.

    Chuan Chuan has already gone to bed. His living habits are very good. He takes a nap for more than an hour every day and falls asleep around nine o'clock in the evening. Moreover, he is very similar to Pei Wei. Generally speaking, he falls asleep when he is asleep.  Will not wake up easily.

    "How long will it take to rest this time?" Su Mei asked gently. Since Pei Wei took up his duties in the Football Association, he didn't have much rest time. Although Su Mei didn't complain too much, she still hoped that Pei Wei could  Staying with her for a while longer, even though Su Mei knew before marrying Pei Wei that Pei Wei could not stay at home all day long like a live-in man, and would not complain about "repenting of teaching her husband to seek a title", Su Mei  Mei is a woman after all, and no woman doesn't want her husband to be by her side all the time.

    "At least half a month." Pei Wei replied: "In half a month, I will go to Europe mainly to the UK to examine the formation model of the Premier League. Within one or two years,  There will be major reforms in the league, and the scale will become larger After this is completed, I will almost be able to retire from the position of the Football Association and FIFA. At that time, I will do what I have always done.  That¡¯s what I want to do.¡±

    "Going to Europe?" Su Mei stared at Pei Wei and asked.

    "The domestic league has basically come to an end. With Yunjia Tianyu's overall strength, it can still become the leader of the domestic league after the league is expanded. Judging from the development momentum of domestic football, it is impossible to continue to make a leap in a short period of time.  Momentum, what I have to do now is to accumulate strength and slowly increase my background. I think that I should go to Europe to develop. If possible, find a suitable foothold for Chinese players in Europe and better strengthen domestic football and  Only with increased exchanges in European football can we develop faster," Pei Wei said leisurely: "And I have always had a dream to build a strong club in Europe, just like the football manager game."

    "I almost guessed it." Su Mei said lazily: "You have built Yunjia Tianyu into the best club in China and even Asia. There is no point in continuing to do it. It is very important for you to find a goal again.  Important - isn't it?"

    "You are the lady who knows me." Pei Wei smiled: "You understand me best I always feel that I want to do something. Although I have done a lot of things, there is so much fun that can be found in this world.  It¡¯s too much. Wouldn¡¯t it be a pity to give up? I am only forty-two years old and in the prime of my life. Should I start to get up early every day to practice Tai Chi, play chess with others at noon, and go to bed early at night?  Sleeping days? That would suffocate me."

    "I know you are not willing to be lonely." Su Mei also smiled: "What about me? I am also a person who is unwilling to be lonely."

    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll make you the King of Side by Side, and we will jointly expand our territory with me.¡± Pei Wei said cheerfully.

    "You want to be the emperor? Do you want seventy-two concubines in the three palaces and six courtyards?" Su Mei stretched out her hand to grab Pei Wei.

    The two of them teased like children for a while before giving up. Then they looked at the sleeping Chuan Chuan like thieves. They breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the child was still sleeping soundly. Su Mei smiled and said: "Chua Chuan."  It¡¯s really just like you, I don¡¯t wake up when I fall asleep.¡±

    "The quality of sleep is high this way." Pei Wei put his hands on the back of his head, looked at the night sky outside the window, and sighed: "People are really miserable When I first started doing business, my ideal was to die in a place of old age in the future.  In a house with a garden and swimming pool, I later established the Yunjia Tianyu Club. My ideal was to sweep everything and become the most successful club in Asia. Now that I have realized both of these ideals, I began to hope to build the most successful club in Europe  There is no way. It is too far away to make Chinese football world-class. All I can do is lay a good foundation."

    "Having goals is a good thing. What's the point of people without goals." Su Mei said: "My current goal is to be the president of the most successful women's club in Asia Yunjia Tianyu will be managed by me when the time comes.  ¡±

    "Are you kidding me?" Pei Wei laughed: "Li Qiang has done a good job, so we can't remove him."

    "I know it's a joke but you still take it seriously." Su Mei rolled her eyes at him: "Of course I went to Europe with you. I don't want to be like Zhinu, who can only see you a few times a year."

    "Don't worry." Pei Wei held Su Mei in his arms: "I don't like European women. They look very white, and the hair can kill peoplethe skin is rough, how can they compare with us Chinese women!"

    &nbsp; "You are quite experienced~~" Su Mei pinched the tender meat under Pei Wei's ribs with ill intentions.

    "Spare my life"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 541 Newcastle

    On the tenth day after the working group led by Xu set off, the small group led by Pei Wei arrived at Soho in London, where the FA is located, after some twists and turns on the road.  Pepe's contribution

    It can be seen that Xu and the others had a good communication with the FA in the early stage. After contacting the FA, Pei Wei and his party immediately received warm hospitality. The John Bulls did not show their unique arrogance and arrogance.  Unreasonable, he treated them with the most gentlemanly attitude, especially towards Pei Wei, who was leading the team, and showed all kinds of enthusiasm, which made Pei Wei start to feel a little strange.

    Later, Pei Wei learned that the Football Association also attached great importance to the collective visit of the Chinese Football Association to learn from the experience. On the one hand, it can strengthen exchanges between the two sides, and now there are many Premier League teams planning to open up the Chinese market. On the other hand, as a modern  It is also a very honorable thing for China, the birthplace of football and the birthplace of ancient football, to come to learn from them. How can we not make the FA, who are so proud of their achievements, feel proud of themselves?

    As for Pei Wei, he is more enthusiastic because of his status as a FIFA executive committee member. The English Football Association has little influence in FIFA. There is only one British member of the FIFA executive committee list, Will David, and this  The dual chairman of the FIFA Referee Committee and the Legal Affairs Committee is also a Scotsman. As we all know, the relationship between Scots and English people has never been very good, so the Football Association also hopes to have something to do with Pei Wei, the FIFA executive committee member.  The last point about friendship is that "someone in the DPRK is easy to talk to" is not only known to the Chinese.

    But after getting in touch with Xu and the others, Pei Wei found that he had become an insignificant person - the fresh blood in the league department were constantly looking through the information.  Learn the Premier League's operating model, while the members of the Foreign Affairs Department led by Xu used their expertise in diplomacy.  There was a heated fight with the officials of the Football Association - there were nearly twenty people in the two groups, and only Pei Wei had nothing to do.

    "Old Xu, I can't go on like this" One night, Pei Wei said to Xu depressedly: "If this goes on, I will doubt whether I still have the value of survival. Peipei's contribution"

    "Well, judging from the current situation, you are indeed the most boring person in our delegation." Xu said seriously.

    "Damn. Even you are attacking me!" Pei Wei said angrily: "No, I have to find something to doDon't tell me that I have to act collectively when I come to the UK this time."

    "It's a collective action." Xu said, and then he saw Pei Wei's expression of wanting to kill someone, and hurriedly continued: "But you are an exception because you have many friends in the UK, although Professor Wenger and those few  The international players haven't returned to London yet, but I think you won't have nowhere to go. You can move around freely in the next time."

    "That's pretty much it." Pei Wei's expression relaxed, and Xu looked at Pei Wei.  I couldn't help but ask: "Where do you want to go? You have to pay attention to safety. There are many hooligans here in the UK, unlike at home."

    "It doesn't matter, I won't sneak into the alley." Pei Wei said nonchalantly: "I plan to go to a Premier League club for an on-site inspection. After all, Ling Binghun and the others only got written data from the Football Association.  The level of a player cannot only be judged by his data, but also by his performance on the field. The same is true when observing a club.¡±

    "It makes sense." Xu nodded: "So which club do you plan to visit? Or visit a few more?" He did not ask what method Pei Wei would use to get the opportunity to visit Premier League clubs.  He believed that Pei Wei had this ability.

    "I haven't thought about it yet, but I don't think I need to visit several clubs. I just need to choose a representative one." Pei Wei replied.

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    On August 15th, Pei Wei came to Newcastle.

    Newcastle, located on the north bank of the Tyne River in northeastern England, is the political, commercial and cultural center of northern England. The purpose of Pei Wei coming here is of course the only local super team Newcastle United.

    Although Newcastle is one of the earliest clubs in the UK and even Europe (founded in 1999), it is still in the modern Premier League.  They can only be regarded as a mid-range team. Although they won consecutive third place in the Premier League and second place in the Premier League in the early 1990s, after entering the 21st century, they can only linger in the mid-range. For a long time, they  Even participating in the UEFA Cup has become a luxury. Compared with the two giants Manchester United and Arsenal that dominated the entire 1990s, the gap is quite large. It is not as good as Chelsea and Liverpool, which have recently begun to rise. Pei Wei did not go to visit the most negative players.  There is a reason why the famous Manchester United did not visit Arsenal, which is closely related to him.

    Newcastle United is a rather special team in the entire Premier League - they don't have a city derby!In the UK, a country with thousands of sports teams and nearly a thousand professional teams, it is normal for a city to have more than two professional teams.

    London is the most important. In the Premier League alone, they have strong teams such as Arsenal and Chelsea. There are countless other small and medium-sized teams in League One and League Two.

    And Newcastle, a city with a population of more than 300,000, only has one professional team, Newcastle United, which is the only city in the UK with no semicolon.

    It¡¯s question time, which team has the most English fans in the Premier League?

    Is it Manchester United?  No, although they have a considerable number of fans around the world, their influence in England is not even as big as that of fellow city team Manchester City.

    Is it Arsenal?  No, they don't have as many fans in London as Spurs.

    Is it Liverpool?  No, although the Red Army once swept across Europe, their influence was limited to Liverpool.

    Is it the upstart Chelsea?  No, they have the smallest number of fans of the three Premier League teams in London.

    The answer is this humble Newcastle United team, which uses the magpie as its mascot.

    Perhaps because this team has a representative player of England like Alan Shearer, this team has the largest number of fans in the whole of Great Britain. The only regret is that this team has both historical heritage and financial investment.  The team has only won four English top league championships, and their last top league championship was far back in 1927, a full seventy-five years ago.

    Compared with England, which has thousands of professional, amateur and regional teams, China is simply incomparable in this regard. Although it has more than 50 professional teams, they are basically concentrated in the northeast, southwest and southwest.  Along the coast and even in central China, only Hubei and Henan have first-class teams, let alone the vast and sparsely populated Northwest.

    So Newcastle has more reference significance. How a club establishes a foothold in a city is what Chinese clubs need to learn now.

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    Although Li Qiang returned to China and served as the chairman of Yunjia Tianyu Club, Yunjia Tianyu's European branch has not stopped operating. The current head of the European branch is Li Qiang's former deputy. With his contact, Newcastle quickly  Knowing that Pei Wei planned to visit their club, they readily agreed to this request.

    At this time, Pei Wei's other identity came into play - he is one of the top 50 people in the Forbes list of personal wealth. Although Newcastle is a quite wealthy team, for their current chairman Sheffield, it is like  A person like Pei Wei whose wealth is far above him cannot be offended.

    Compared with the steel magnate Sir John Hall, the former club chairman who single-handedly saved Newcastle from the second tier and the current honorary chairman of the club, Sheffield's achievements after taking office are really pitiful. In 1998, he succeeded Hall.  With Jazz as club chairman, Newcastle's performance in the league has gone from bad to worse, from a strong team capable of competing for the championship to a standard mid-range team. In the past four years, Newcastle's only good results have been two FAs.  Only the runner-up of the Cup!

    Therefore, Newcastle fans now dislike the current chairman. They have collectively requested the former chairman Sir Hall to come back again more than once. However, Sir Hall is old after all, and his son Douglas is not interested in becoming the club chairman.  Sheffield also holds on to power very tightly, and he just refuses to step down from his position as chairman. If it weren't for the highly respected head coach Robson supporting the club, Newcastle would probably not even have the chance to participate in the UEFA Cup every year.

    However, these things have nothing to do with Pei Wei, and Pei Wei has no interest in helping Newcastle rebuild its glory. In his previous life, he did not pay much attention to the Premier League. His impression of Newcastle is that the team spends a lot of money to buy players every year. Spain's  Luke, England's Owen, Turkey's Emre, but few can play a big role, and they can be regarded as relatively weak famous European teams.

    As a club, to be successful, it undoubtedly needs to have the following points - a deep foundation, abundant funds, and strong support from fans - these three points are the most basic, and Newcastle does not lack these three points, but it just takes  Less than the championship - except for Inter Milan, no European giants in the 1990s would be so unlucky.

    "If it weren't for that damn labor certificate, Newcastle would be a good choice." Pei Wei thought with regret as he looked at Sheffield who was facing him with a smile.

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 542 The gap is more than a little

    Accompanied by Sheffield, Pei Wei spent a day touring the Newcastle base. Perhaps this is why his vision has become higher. Although the hardware facilities of the Newcastle training base are also quite outstanding in Europe, they are not as good as those of Yunjia Tianyu.  Compared to the training base, it is not much better.  Pepe's contribution

    It¡¯s no wonder that Yunjia Tianyu has borrowed the hardware facilities of top European clubs from the beginning. In addition, Pei Wei has never been stingy in this regard and will buy whatever he has. Therefore, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s hardware facilities are compared to  European clubs are not inferior, otherwise they would not let the two future superstars Deco and Adriano even develop better than their historical development.

    "Compared with your club's first-team facilities, I am more interested in your club's echelon construction." Pei Wei smiled and said to Sheffield: "In the Newcastle area, Newcastle United is the holy temple that all young players aspire to. I have long since  Already looking forward to seeing it. ¡±

    Sheffield's face turned into a flower with a smile: "You are flatteringbut our Newcastle echelon training has always been the best in England. Our flag-bearer Shearer also came out of the Newcastle miners. He is the greatest in England."  Captain!"

    "This guy really takes me for granted." Pei Wei snickered in his heart. Even though he was not very familiar with the Premier League and Newcastle, he also knew the biggest own goal in the history of Newcastle United - Shearer, the son of the miner.  When he was sixteen years old, he was full of hope to join his favorite team. However, the England captain and one of the greatest strikers in history suffered the biggest blow in his life - Newcastle United senior  scout.  Svensson, who once discovered famous players such as Beardsley, Hoddle and Gascoigne, did not take a fancy to Shearer. His evaluation of Shearer was "talented. He also works hard, but has little potential." This is also the case.  A comment that Svensson would later be extremely embarrassed and regretful.

    Shearer, who failed to enter Newcastle United as an apprentice, began to look for development in other cities. Then he joined Southampton and scored a hat-trick in his first professional league appearance. In 1993, he moved to Blackpool.  Ben, and reached the peak of his career in the 1994-95 season - his 31 league goals helped Blackburn become the only team besides Manchester United and Arsenal to win the Premier League championship since the establishment of the Premier League.  At the same time, he also won the league's top scorer.

    After helping Blackburn win the championship.  Newcastle United realized what a serious mistake they had made, so they bought Shearer back for a world record price of 15 million pounds - that was in 1995!

    A locally trained star in Newcastle never played a single game for Newcastle. In the end, in order to bring him back, Newcastle paid a price of 15 million pounds - there is no more losing business than this in the world.

    Now that Sheffield is using Shearer as an excuse, he is just bullying Pei Wei who doesn't know this.

    But what Pei Wei just said was not said casually. He is indeed very interested in Newcastle's echelon construction. Although the success rate of Newcastle's echelon training is not high, basically no banner figures have been cultivated.  But the players who enter their echelon are all local Newcastle players, which is different from Manchester United and Arsenal. These teams basically cast a global net to recruit outstanding young players, although this approach is undoubtedly more advanced.  But it does not mean that it is advanced and useful. Just like you cannot teach primitive people democracy, you cannot expect Chinese clubs to find good talents around the world to cultivate - to enable talented young people in their cities to embark on football.  The roads are great!

    China is still far from the point where everyone can play football as a professional team.  In addition to getting good results, an environment where more people can learn to play football should be created where the club is located.

    "No problem, now is the time for Newcastle to recruit apprentices, you can follow me to watch. Pepe's contribution"

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    Pei Wei stayed in Newcastle for ten days.

    These ten days have really opened Pei Wei¡¯s eyes.

    Compared with Yunjia, Newcastle does not have a formal football school.  But all schools in this city can be considered football schools.

    Both primary schools and middle schools have their own football teams, and the exchanges between these football teams are extremely frequent. They have their own rigorous competition systems. Take primary schools as an example. Newcastle primary schools have many large-scale competitions, among which the most  The famous one is the "Belin Cup" Youth Football League. In the eyes of Newcastle primary school football players, this cup is as important as the FA Cup!

    You know, in the minds of English fans, the most important game is notThis competition is not the European Champions Cup, but the English FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world!

    What surprised Pei Wei even more was that football, the world¡¯s number one sport

    It is not mainstream in schools in England!  The English people who pay attention to tradition prefer rugby and cricket. Among schools in Newcastle, most schools choose these two sports as their main projects instead of football!

    ¡°A non-mainstream sport can have such rigorous competitions in primary schools. With such a solid foundation, the prosperity of the Premier League is not difficult to understand.

    Although the prosperity of the Premier League is inseparable from the large influx of foreign players, especially French players, leagues under the Premier League such as League One and League Two are basically dominated by local British players. If not  With such a deep and solid foundation, how can it afford so many football teams!

    After local Newcastle students enter middle school, they will have the opportunity to be invited by Newcastle United and become part of the Newcastle United echelon. Even so, they are not yet considered true professional players. From the age of 12 to 16, this game  The team, and these young players usually go to school, but participate in four trainings every week after school. Most of these students are destined to be eliminated, so the coaches usually value them.  Academically, for players of this age, coaches are more interested in cultivating their interest in football rather than making football their everything.

    After the students graduate from high school at the age of sixteen, the best among them will officially become Newcastle United's football apprentices after passing the assessment. Only at this point can they truly step onto the threshold of professional players, which means that in  Among them there will be some who are more talented and capable who can become professional players in the future.

    The next thing that opened Pei Wei¡¯s eyes was the unique apprenticeship system in English football.

    In addition to receiving apprenticeship wages and daily training and games from the club, these children who enter the 16-18 age echelon must also become the personal apprentices of the stars of the first team, responsible for cleaning the jerseys and shoes of the stars, and being responsible for the locker room.  And the cleaning of the lawn-this is the biggest feature of English football!  There is no such league at all in other countries' leagues, but in England, it is a tradition!

    "Being able to actually become an apprentice is a great honor for every English child who plays football." Sheffield said with a smile: "And there are also particularities about who can help shine shoes - they are considered to have potential.  All apprentices will become apprentices of the main stars, which can encourage them to learn better from these already famous stars. This is how our tradition of English football is passed down from generation to generation.¡±

    Pei Wei was full of emotions. In terms of hardware facilities, as the best club in China, Yunjia Tianyu is no worse than any European giants - at least compared with Newcastle, their hardware facilities are not bad at all. You must know that although Newcastle's results  Not very good, but they are also considered one of the absolute giants in England, but in terms of background and software, the gap is more than a little bit different.

    Hardware facilities are easy to catch up with. As long as you have money, there is no equipment that cannot be bought. Besides, football training equipment is not an advanced weapon. There is no need for others to keep it secret. As for coaches, they can also be hired with high salaries. But with such a background,  It is simply not something that can be caught up in a short period of time.

    Football powers such as England, Brazil, Italy, and Argentina basically have no possibility of letting talented players die young. An astonishing number of scouts are like locusts who will not let go of any potentially talented child, and China wants to  To this point?  Unless every child of school age has the opportunity to learn, administrative means are used to stipulate that every school, whether it is a primary school or a middle school, must have a football team that participates in at least ten games a year.  Talented children are all taking the path of professional football - but is this possible?

    Football is exciting, but a government can never put football first. After all, people¡¯s livelihood is the most important thing.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei could only smile bitterly. It seems that the development of Chinese football will not happen overnight. At this stage, the increase in the number of formal football schools is the only way to increase the number of grassroots players - at least to ensure that they are willing to play.  Children can find a place to play football without causing too much burden on the family.

    The more he saw in Newcastle, the more Pei Wei believed that his initial thinking was correct. Paying attention to grassroots construction, the regularization of football schools, and the professionalization of the league are the only ways for a country's football to develop normally.

    The more you know, the more you realize your ignorance - this is what Pei Wei is like now. When he first formed the Yunjia Tianyu Club, he once naively believed thatIt will take more than ten years for the Chinese team to become one of the world's top teams. Now he knows that if he can see this goal achieved in his lifetime, it will be a great blessing!

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 543 John Hall

    Pei Wei stayed at Newcastle for as long as the Football Association and his team stayed at the Football Association - but Pei Wei did not stay in vain during this time. Just what he wrote down about what he saw and heard almost filled a notebook.  He planned to sort out these experiences after returning to China. After the inspection in Newcastle, he began to find that the next task of the Football Association should not only expand the scale of the league, but also make the infrastructure better so that Chinese football can last for a long time.  keep active.

    But what surprised him was that during his stay in Newcastle, he actually attracted the attention of others. One night half a month after he arrived in Newcastle, Pei Wei got an invitation, and the person who invited him turned out to be  It is John Hall, the honorary chairman who has been out of Newcastle for four full years.

    When Pei Wei received the invitation, Newcastle's current chairman Sheffield was also nearby, but he was not invited, which made Sheffield look a little embarrassed - but the old chairman John Hall was already dissatisfied with Sheffield.  It is a well-known fact in Newcastle that it is reasonable to only invite Pei Wei but not Sheffield.

    John Hall's invitation was very polite, and the reason was very good: Mr. Hall heard that a guest from the East was visiting Newcastle, and he was supposed to come to receive him. However, due to his old age, it was difficult for him to go out, so he hoped that the distinguished guest would come to Newcastle.  The guests can forgive me for my rudeness and come to meet me in my humble house - my elegant style is almost as good as that of some old masters in China.

    So Pei Wei immediately prepared to leave as soon as he received the invitation. If you are inviting you in such a polite way, if you still show off, it would be very different from a guest from China, the country of etiquette. Besides, elders are destined to  Don¡¯t dare to say goodbye. Is this also a fine Chinese tradition?

    "Welcome! Guest from China!"

    We have just arrived at the door of the Hall family mansion on the north bank of the Tyne River.  As soon as Pei Wei got off the car, he saw an old man with a red face coming up to him and stretching out his hands - John Hall was not as old as he said and it was difficult to go out, even though he was nearly seventy years old.  It has been four years since he retired.

    Pei Wei also immediately stretched out his hand to shake his hand - obviously this move satisfied the English people present. You must know that the English do not often hug as a courtesy like the Eastern Europeans, especially when they first meet -  -In the UK, it is considered quite impolite to slap someone casually.  Although Pei Wei is usually not very formal, after being the club chairman for so many years, he really knows that being the club chairman seems to be glamorous.  But it is not an easy task. Even a club like Yunjia Tianyu, which has no history, has a large number of loyal fans. You must always be careful not to make them sad. This is such a torturous thing.

    After all, Yunjia Tianyu has won a lot of championships recently. Pei Wei feels that he is very tired from what he has done. How much suffering must it be for the fans of teams that have a long history and have not been able to win championships for a long time?  , how hard it must be to be the president of these clubs.

    So Pei Wei has always admired two people. The first one is Inter Milan boss Moratti, who has become Europe's number one fool.  Over the past ten years, he has spent more than a billion dollars, but he still can't get back a league championship. Radical Inter Milan fans even want to drive him out of office, but he still persists despite being exhausted. Pei Wei doesn't know that after 2006, Inter Milan will  Can Milan get what they want and win the league title?  But before the 2006 World Cup, the scandal caused so much trouble.  It is estimated that Inter Milan will never suffer unexplained losses in Serie A. Although Newcastle does not compete in an unfair environment, Inter Milan still has hope, but Pei Wei cannot see any hope for Newcastle.

    But in the entire decade before the 1990s.  Newcastle, the team with the largest number of fans in England, saw no hope - during that time they could only hang out in League Two (now League One). It was John Hall, a local business tycoon who was born in Newcastle.  He gave Newcastle a new lease of life after taking charge of the team. Although he did not bring Newcastle to the top, Newcastle's status in the Premier League is now the highest since the 1960s.

    Pei Wei has always admired such people, which is why he happily went to the appointment - he is not willing to be a guest in an English home, because in this old-fashioned country, there are too many etiquette.  If Pei Wei hadn't asked Li Qiang for some advice before coming to the UK and made up for it for a while, otherwise he would have hugged Hall just now.

    After shaking hands, Pei Wei presented his gift to the host - a pair of honest and lovely Chinese clay dolls - this kind of thing is very popular in the UK and is also suitable for gift giving - it does not cost much and there is no suspicion of bribery.  , and the English love this kind of thing.

    Sure enough, when Hall saw itAfter seeing the pair of clay dolls, his smile increased a bit. He did not value the value of the pair of clay dolls, but the pair of gifts clearly showed that Pei Wei, a foreigner, had indeed taken a liking to the customs of the English.  Kung Fu - this is the greatest respect!

    But although the owner is extremely enthusiastic.  But Pei Wei was also very tired after eating this meal.  The reason is because the English people have too many etiquette.  For Pei Wei, who is not used to this kind of etiquette, eating this meal is worse than hiding in the hotel and making instant noodles.

    The meal was not that good, but the conversation with Hall made Pei Wei feel that the trip was worthwhile. The old man did not have the arrogant character of ordinary British people. Instead, he was extremely funny and eloquent. He planned to start his own business.  He also talked about some things when he was the chairman of Newcastle Club, which made Pei Wei feel like a spring breeze.

    So the meal was unpleasant, but the tea after the meal made Pei Wei feel very happy. The English also like to drink tea. Hong Kong people¡¯s habit of drinking afternoon tea was also brought by the English. England¡¯s black tea is very famous.  .

    "My biggest regret is that I couldn't see Newcastle win even a League Cup" Hall was probably happy when he said it, and he directly mentioned the mid-1990s in one breath: "We have a very good coach, no matter what  Whether it is Keegan, Dalglish, Gullit or Robson now, they are all outstanding managers in English football. We also have excellent players, Shearer, Ginola, Beardsley,  Asprillabut they couldn't win a championship! Originally, I handed the club over to Sheffield, thinking that he would lead the club to glory, but who knew that we would lose even what we once had!"

    The old man became more and more excited as he talked, probably because he drank too much at the banquet. Pei Wei had to persuade him: "Newcastle has done a great job this year. I think they will definitely be able to enter the Champions League next season."

    "That's not what we care about!" Hall's voice suddenly became louder, startling Pei Wei: "What we want is the championship! But the last decent championship we won was in 1969, and it wasn't even  The FA Cup or the League Championship, but the UEFA Cup!¡±

    Pei Wei watched Hall vent silently. He could understand the pain of a club with a long history and abundant financial resources unable to win the championship for a long time, but he could not understand Hall's feelings for Newcastle. An old man like him,  Having gained everything in terms of wealth, Newcastle United, the team in the area where he was born, is his biggest pride but not being able to win the championship is probably his only regret.

    He could only say with emotion: "Throughout the 1990s, it was really difficult to win the championship from Manchester United."

    "Pei, I know your affairs very well." Hall suddenly said: "Especially after Yunjia Tianyu's reputation gradually became louder in Europe A successful businessman transformed into a successful club chairman.  , and this club has become the pride of his birthplace - this is what I have always dreamed of! Pei, to be honest, I am not envious of your wealth. Although my wealth is not as good as yours, it is enough for us.  The family remains glorious, but I envy your club for being able to maintain a high level and continuously win championships, bringing countless pride and pride to your hometown fans This makes me very envious!"

    Pei Wei was silent. He did not expect that a rich British man knew so clearly about everything he did in China. It seemed that today's banquet was not a whim of Hall, but that he really wanted to get to know himself.

    "Pei, you know, I'm very sorry, very sorry" Hall's eyes began to wander, and he was obviously too drunk: "Why can't we Newcastle produce a person like you? A smart, ambitious and  A chairman who can create miracles? I regret it, really regret it. When I decided to retire, in addition to Sheffield, there was another consortium that wanted to acquire Newcastle. That person, like you, was also young and energetic.  A capable person! But because he is not a native of Newcastle, I still gave up 29% of the club shares to Sheffield even though he offered a higher price. Because he is a native of Newcastle, I  I prefer to believe him! But I didn¡¯t expect that he didn¡¯t do well at all. Now Newcastle United has begun to operate with debt. If I had given the shares to that person, maybe Newcastle would be better than it is now!¡±

    "Who is that person?" Pei Wei couldn't help but ask.

    "Haha, a young man who is as outstanding as youis your compatriot, and also took away a Chinese League championship from youGates's partnerWhy are such outstanding young people not from Newcastle, but  Is he Chinese? Why didn¡¯t I choose the most advantageous successor regardless of his identity?¡±

    &nbsp; Hall muttered to himself and fell asleep, starting to snore loudly.

    Pei Wei was silent for a while, opened Hall's study, and said to the servant: "Sir is asleep" Piao Tian Literary registered member recommends this work

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 544 A Unique One

    Chapter 544: A unique person

    "Lao Pei, we have concluded our visit to the FA Yes, it went very well. We learned a lot, and the FA gave us a lot of constructive suggestions, and will send two  Experts on league organization went to China to study the league reform plan with us Don't worry, it's mainly us. They just put forward some opinions. After all, China's national conditions are more familiar to us In this regard, you  You can rest assured that we will not accept obviously unreasonable suggestions. Besides, we don¡¯t know anything about the organization of the league now.¡± As the time approached the end of September, Xu Li made a call to Pei Wei.

    "Well, that's good. Although our things may not mean much, they are our own things after all. We must stick to our own characteristics at all times. Utilizationism does not mean taking everything and discarding the essentials.  That's the best way." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction.

    "How is the situation over there?" Xu Li asked.

    "It's not bad. There are a lot of things worth learning. After returning to China, I still have some new suggestions that I want to put forward to the Football Association for everyone to discuss." Pei Wei replied: "But it's not mature yet."

    "That's great. I'm looking forward to your opinions." Xu Li is indeed happy to hear such news. After all, every suggestion Pei Wei puts forward is well thought out, effective and in line with China's national conditions.  , the most important thing is that it is very stable to implement and will not touch the sensitivities of all aspects Who wouldn't want to listen to such advice?

    "By the way, have you finished your work? We will probably return to China in the next few days. After all, we have been out for such a long time, and so many people spent a lot of money abroad Some time ago, it was because we had not visited yet  There's nothing we can do about it, and it won't make sense if we don't go back now!" Xu Li then remembered the purpose of his call and asked.

    "You are going back?" Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that Xu Li and the others were still officials after all.  The money spent was the country's foreign currency. After hesitating for a while, he said: "I can't go back right now Yes, I have something to do, something that hasn't been completed yet. You should go back to the country first. Anyway, I don't need to deal with the Football Association's affairs. It's my business."  I will go back to my country when I¡¯m done.¡±

    "Okay, I won't force you. Just move around freely." Xu Li laughed. Pei Wei was originally a non-staff member of the Chinese Football Association, and no one could say anything about his free movement.

    "Well, see you at home."

    The delegation of the Football Association has returned to China. This return did not cause much disturbance. Even the departure of dozens of staff, including the chairman of the Football Association, within this month did not attract the attention of the media and fans - after all, for fans  Said that they value more the stars of the national team, although they like the current Football Association very much.  But fans won¡¯t pay too much attention to the Football Association¡¯s movements.

    There may be some reporters in the media who are very familiar with the Football Association, but the work of the Football Association is still going on very smoothly during this period, so no one cares too much. More importantly, the craze of the World Cup has just passed.  Both fans and reporters have consumed too much enthusiasm in the World Cup and need to take a good rest in a short period of time - so during this period, the Chinese football world seems so calm.

    Most of the staff of the Football Association have gone to Europe to learn from the experience, and the players and coaches are on vacation.  Fan journalists are recharging their batteries ¨C which is why it¡¯s been such a quiet time.

    This also proves how wise it is for the Chinese Football Association to postpone the remaining league games to September. It is hard to imagine how enthusiastic the fans who have been overused by the World Cup will be to cheer for the club.  However, after a month's rest, fans will surely put more energy into the league. Fans who are stimulated by the good performance of the Chinese national team will definitely show more enthusiasm for the Chinese national team.  Come on and cheer!

    However, as Xu Li and others return to China, Chinese football will gradually become more lively, and at the end of this year, the Chinese Football Association will also take a series of measures to make the league more lively and attract more attention.

    Su Mei was also very depressed during this period. She knew that Xu Li and the others had returned to China.  But Pei Wei stayed in Europe and did not come back - and he stayed for nearly a month longer. If she hadn't known that Pei Wei would not do anything outside, Su Mei would have thought that Pei Wei had another mistress  ¡­

    Fortunately, Pei Wei called every day and talked to the child and her for half an hour. But once Su Mei asked him what he was doing in Europe, Pei Wei was vague or just called back with a haha.

    Every day Su Mei comforted herself - Pei Wei must have something very important, and he will return to his country soon She also said the same to her child.  ???That's it.  Just another month.

    Now Su Mei really has the heart of "repenting for teaching her husband and looking for a title", if Pei Wei is not such a goal-oriented person.  With his current net worth, he doesn't know how comfortable he is in China, so why would he leave his family behind without seeing each other for more than two months, once again setting a new record for separation after marriage!

    But if Pei Wei was not such a person who would never stop moving forward, how could Su Mei have fallen in love with him at that time!

    Finally, after the National Day, Pei Wei returned to China. Su Mei was so happy when she received the call from Pei Wei, but Pei Wei immediately told her that he would hold a meeting at the Football Association.  I won¡¯t be able to go home until the middle of the month

    "You guy! If you don't come home in mid-October, I will divorce you!" Su Mei's long-lost Hedong Lion's Roar broke out again!

    Although Pei Wei was abroad during this period, he knew everything that happened with the Football Association. The league expansion discussed by the Football Association was going smoothly. Basically all the details were about to be completed, and the domestic situation was fully taken into consideration.  There is the delusion of reaching the sky in one step.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t plan to ask too much in this regard. His identity has always been a bit sensitive, and Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s results in this year¡¯s league are really outstanding.  Even if Pei Wei didn't do anything in the middle, there would still be people with dark psychology who would accuse him from time to time.

    And the expansion of the league involves a lot of things, and Pei Wei doesn't want to involve himself too deeply. Basically, he positions himself the same as he did in the national team some time ago, as a consultant - without asking, as a consultant.

    But on another matter, Pei Wei spoke up, and that was about the position of the national team head coach-Milu resigned after the World Cup.  However, there are some doubts within the Football Association, and they do not want to let go of a super coach who led the national team to third place in the World Cup. Milu himself knows how to give up when things are good, and he was born in 1944 and is already close to 100 years old this year.  At the age of sixty, I already have the idea of ????retiring.

    "I don't think we should force it. After all, a head coach cannot coach a national team forever." Pei Wei said at the Football Association meeting: "And everyone here think about it, if you were Milu, you would be at the top.  After all, the chances of this World Cup are very good. It will be almost impossible for us to replicate this miracleif he, a foreigner, has to be so noble.  Isn¡¯t my sentiment too overwhelming?¡±

    "What about the position of the national team head coach?" Some impatient people have already asked.

    "There's no need to be so anxious, right? The national team has only two tasks in the next four years, the 2004 Asian Cup and the 2006 World Cup The latest Asian Cup is still more than a year away. Why be anxious If  If you're really in a hurry, I have a candidate you can recommend." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Who is it?" Wan Junsheng asked.

    "The Dutchman Hiddink has just retired as the head coach of the South Korean team." Pei Wei replied with a smile: "There are three advantages in choosing him. First. He is indeed a world-class coach. He has led two teams in two consecutive World Cups.  The team won the semi-finals of the World Cup. Secondly, he is good at injecting a tough style into the players, which is very important. Thirdly he is the former head coach of the Korean team and is very familiar with the Korean team. He participated in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.  The Korean team will definitely be one of our biggest opponents. It will be great to know ourselves and our enemies when the time comes!¡±

    "But his salary is very high. Is it worth hiring him?" Zhang Long said hesitantly.

    "How can you be afraid of spending money when hiring a good coach? Hiring Milu also costs a lot, but what does he bring to us!" Pei Wei said angrily: "In the past few years, Milu has received 300,000 yuan from the Football Association every year.  With a salary of US$ 100,000, he obtained nearly 10 million in advertising fees from merchantsbut he left China with more than 3 million in taxes, leaving China with an Asian Cup champion and an Olympic silver medal!  Schlapner is cheap. What did he bring? He failed to qualify for the Asian Cup and the World Cup qualifying group! It is impossible to find a second coach like Benitez!

    He didn¡¯t say Benitez was okay, but he said Benitez.  Someone immediately had an idea for him

    "It's okay not to invite Mourinho. He's doing a great job at Yunjia Tianyu." Xu Li said with a smile.

    "Don't even think about it!" Pei Wei yelled with eyes wide open: "Don't even think about poaching me I still have use for him, and he is not suitable to be the head coach of the national team. With the harshness of his words, in China in recent years  The media has been offended all over! Will the Football Association be able to bear it when the time comes? How many people can stand him besides me?¡±

    "That's true"Xu Li murmured, now Mourinho has become the public enemy of the Chinese media. If Yunjia Tianyu hadn't performed so well, the verbal attacks against him would not have stopped every day!

    Several heads of the Football Association also thought that they did not have the tolerance to tolerate Mourinho - after all, Mourinho is famous for his harsh words and specializes in stabbing people's hearts. Except for Pei Wei, who has a good personal relationship with him.  Apart from that, there really is no one else who can stand him.

    "Okay, okay, my suggestion is this You guys should consider the other suggestion. If it is done, it will be beneficial to the future." Pei Wei waved his hand: "I think our Football Association cannot be too stingy and always look for bargains.  It's not a solution The Football Association has a lot of income now and can afford to support several world-class head coaches. If that doesn't work, how about my personal sponsorship? Just give me more money in the future!"

    "Then we'll talk about it later" Xu Li said with a smile: "Have you really thought about it? Don't you want to stay for a while?"

    "Forget it, being in the Football Association is really not suitable for me. My wife has already scolded me bloody! Forget it, let's not talk about it. I'm going home now. Anyway, the Football Association can move forward without me!"  Pei Wei stood up and said, "Goodbye everyone, come and play with me when you have time!"

    After finishing speaking, Pei Wei actually left the meeting site and left first.

    The Football Association officials present looked at each other and laughed bitterly in unison. Zhang Long shook his head and said: "This guy"

    "No organization and no discipline!" Xu Li continued, but with a heavy smile on his lips.

    "But I admire this guy very much!" Wan Junsheng laughed: "Without him, maybe our league wouldn't be able to achieve the results it does now So, we should really thank him!"

    Everyone looked at Pei Wei¡¯s back with a smile. In the future, it would be a pity for the Football Association to lose such a person who dares to say anything and has no interests entangled with other people!

    Before this meeting, Pei Wei had already clearly stated his attitude. In the future, he will go to Europe to develop. At that time, he will resign as the Honorary Vice Chairman of the Football Association, lest this status will cause some problems in Europe.  Troublesome, but he promised that no matter what he could do to help the Chinese Football Association, he would definitely do so!

    The year 2002 was a special year for the Chinese Football Association. Because of the presence of Pei Wei, a person full of personal charm, the Chinese Football Association had a colorful year. In any subsequent year,  The Football Association no longer has such an honorary vice president, and Pei Wei has become a unique one in the history of the Chinese Football Association!

    ¡°However, this charming character met a tragic ending after returning home¡ª¡ª

    "You damn ghost, are you willing to come back? Tell me, are you raising a goblin outside? Are you going to bring a brother of unknown origin to Chuanchuan in the future? I will drive him out with a broom!"  Su Mei roared as loudly as an ox.

    "Dad is bad, dad is bad, if you bully mom, I will beat you to death" Xiao Chuanchuan also joined in.

    "It's unfair, madam This time I just want to settle things once and for all We will never be separated from now on Oh, my wife, just let me in I will take you to Europe soon"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 545 The Shadow Behind

    For Chinese fans, they have received good news in the past year. The third place in the World Cup completely stimulated everyone. Therefore, after the League A resumed war in September 2002, the fans who had already rested  I once again watched the professional league with great enthusiasm, just as the Football:+ League was filled with great enthusiasm after the 1999 Women's World Cup.  Pepe's contribution

    When the league ended in 2002, the league attendance rates of all clubs, which had been slowly declining for two or three years, took a huge leap. The average number of people watching each game reached more than 40,000 people - for most clubs  For the Chinese League, which can only accommodate about 30,000 fans at home, reaching this number is simply a miracle!

    In this fanatical atmosphere, the league also went on extremely excitingly. Yunjia, Dalian, Shanghai, Shandong, and Liaoning, the five teams with the ability to compete for the championship, fought until the last moment, and the winner was not decided until the last round.  In the loss, Yunjia Tianyu successfully reached the top and defended the championship after defeating Liaoning in a difficult home court with Drogba's two goals. In the process, weaker teams such as Sichuan, Beijing, and Chongqing also  He did not settle for being in the middle, but continued to block the winning teams to show his value in the league.

    "Now the league finally has some formality. All teams are very motivated, and they all know that as long as the environment is fair, there is no need to do some off-field tricks - there are too many tricks.  One day, I will do it myself. If the environment is fair, even if I am not strong enough or unlucky and get relegated, Wuhan will be on the escalator for a few years, and the income of their club will be the same.  Quite a few.¡±

    After being punished by Su Mei, in the following days, Pei Wei stayed at home honestly until the end of the year. However, Pei Wei still couldn't rest. Whenever Yunjia Tianyu had a home game  I will go to the scene to watch the game.  He watched TV when there were no home games, and began to care about other teams abnormally. He bought a lot of sports newspapers, and even watched the video of every game like a coach.

    "Do you want to change your career to be a coach?" Su Mei asked Pei Wei strangely.

    "At my level, I usually talk about football and lie to you who are so blind. If you really want me to lead a team, I will definitely be blind." Pei Wei said with a smile, and then resisted the bastard punch from Su Mei with both hands.  : "I watched the game this way recently because I wanted to see if the league has the conditions to expand - and now it looks like it's pretty good."

    "Oh? Why?" Su Mei stopped.  Originally, she didn't really want to hit Pei Wei, otherwise Pei Wei would really be unable to resist.

    "The expansion of the league will definitely breed some teams that are firmly in the middle. These teams are actually the most prone to problems. If there is no hope of winning the championship and no worries about being relegated, it is easy to let go or play tacit football. However, it seems now that our club has already  Recognize the importance of fans' interest. If you are unable to play a few games, the fans will definitely not buy it. Only if you play hard can the fans continue to support you Only with this understanding can the mid-range team become the best in the league.  The solid part - after all, there are only a few winning teams and relegation teams in a league, and the mid-range teams make up the majority. Only when this part is stable can the world be peaceful."

    "Yeah, that's true. What else?" Su Mei nodded and then asked.

    "Then there is the enthusiasm of the fans." Pei Wei said with a smile: "The third place in the World Cup really stimulated the prosperity of the football market. Judging from the current level, this prosperity will continue for a long time, at least in  In a few years, the number of fans who are willing to watch games and buy souvenirs from the club will continue to increase, which will bring a great increase in the club's income. After the expansion, the new club will have a source of income and will develop faster.  , it¡¯s a win-win situation.¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei said with fascination: "The league at that time will definitely be more competitive and more exciting. It's time to come up with that new plan The Football Association will not fail to see this.  .Pepe Contributed"

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    The Football Association has indeed seen this.

    After the league resumed, the Football Association sent a large number of inspectors to conduct on-the-spot investigations at each league match. The feedback was that the ball market was in good condition, and almost every home court was full. There were even many fans of local professional teams that did not exist.  They went to the city where the team in their province is located to watch the game, which also proves that the Chinese league does still have potential to be tapped.

    And after so many years of operation, each club has an effective method of operating tickets, and the number of ticket increases has been significantly reduced. In other words, the more fans come to the stadium to watch the game, the more the club will make.  , instead of seeing a lot of fans, it is actually watching the game for free, and the club does not get any benefits.

    UpdateAs the level of the league improves, the ratings of broadcasting the league are also getting higher and higher. In addition to CCTV, local stations have also joined the ranks of demanding broadcast rights. For this reason, CCTV

    The broadcast fees given are getting higher and higher, and each club has made a lot of money in this area. In the past, the broadcast fee income was basically negligible (when it first received official broadcast fees, the income of the last place in the league was only 2 million).  , too small compared to their investment) has become a considerable source of income for the club.

    "There are many powerful groups in China now, but not many can find suitable teams to invest in. After all, the Football Association stipulates that clubs can change their names but cannot change cities, so even powerful groups can only look for teams locally.  So even if we double the number of professional teams, there will still be people investing," said Ling Binghun, who is already an important middle-level cadre of the league department, at a meeting.

    "And the cost of investing in clubs now is not big, because quite a few clubs already have hematopoietic function. It can be said that a mid-level A-level club that is already on track spends less than 10 million per year, and this million  The advertising effect it brings is even greater than advertising during prime time on CCTV! Shandong Kongfujiajiu once spent hundreds of millions of advertising fees to obtain advertising qualifications after News Network, but its effect is not as good as that of an ordinary A-list restaurant.  A club! If you invest 100 million in the team, you can immediately give a mid-range club the strength to win the championship. The three clubs of Yunjia, Shandong and Liaoning have proven this very well. For businessmen, it is impossible to let go.  Don¡¯t miss this opportunity!¡± Ma Sanmin said immediately.

    "Very good, it seems that this rule has played a big role." Xu said in a good mood.

    Seeing that some of the officials present did not understand, Wan Junsheng smiled slightly and explained: "Without this regulation, those powerful large groups would definitely not have the patience for three years or more to come here."  After cultivating a team with sufficient publicity capabilities in the location where the group headquarters is located, their best choice is to purchase an A-A team and then move them to the city where the group headquarters is located - this will yield faster results and reduce the amount of investment.  There will also be a lot less But it is not good for the entire league, because the number of teams that benefit is not increased, and this approach will inevitably lead to a large number of teams that appear purely for advertising. Such a game  The team will not care about infrastructure and echelon construction, because maybe what they want is just a short-term operation. Once the advertising effect is achieved, they will immediately change hands and dispose of the club. Is this kind of investment, is it what we, Chinese football need?  ?¡±

    At this point, Wan Junsheng stopped, and then made a look to Ling Binghun, who continued knowingly: "And when we have this regulation now, no matter how rich the group is, they can only  Starting from the lowest league - unless they are willing to give up the foundation of their headquarters and develop again in a city with an A-level team, otherwise they can only honestly form a club to develop from scratch, even if they and  Like Yunjia Tianyu, if he can make three big steps in two years, it will take at least two years. In addition, it will take more than two years to achieve the effect of publicity, so it will take at least five years to achieve the goal - people  They all have feelings. After five years of keeping pets, they will have deep feelings, let alone a club! The possibility of them quitting will be much smaller by then, and unless their group goes bankrupt, they will find out.  How much advertising effect a club will bring to them, I'm afraid they won't be able to let go even if they want to! One more new club like this will be able to absorb at least hundreds of players of all ages.  Are you afraid that some players will not be able to play football and this will dampen the enthusiasm of parents to send their children to play? So I always think that this rule is really good and it fundamentally eliminates short-term behavior!¡±

    "This regulation was strongly suggested by Pei Wei at the time." Xu said with a smile beside him: "I think I can speak out about it now, because I think about it today, and no one will doubt that Pei Wei has any concerns about China.  He has a passion for football and he has never sought any personal gain for his club through the Football Association - he said at the time: 'I can definitely buy an A-A club to run it, so as not to waste two years in the B-League and A-B.  time, but I didn't do it, because I knew that as long as there was such an example, it would have serious consequences in the future! 'He was right. If it hadn't been for this provision, even if we wanted to expand our army now,  They will all face a lot of difficulties!¡±

    All the officials present were silent for a moment, and Zhang Long smiled bitterly: "Actually looking back now, many of the results our professional league has achieved in the past nine years have the same shadow behind it If there is no such shadow, I think  Our professional league results will not be as good as this! At least, they will be much inferior"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 546 Chinese Super League Plan

    Long was right, indeed. Since the launch of the professional league, has Pei Wei appeared behind it?

    The first one to hire a foreign coach was his Yunjia Tianyu club. This approach that made many people doubtful at the time became the most popular event in the league after a while. For a while, foreign coaches even occupied the A-level.  More than two-thirds of the team¡¯s head coaches!

    The first one to bring world-class stars to the domestic league was also the Yunjia Tianyu Club, which directly led to the frenzy of Chinese clubs introducing foreign superstars for a period of time!  Although it costs a lot, it has greatly improved the status of the Chinese league in the world!

    The person who gave a detailed physical training sheet to all club bosses for free was Pei Wei, the owner of Yunjia Tianyu Club. This move directly turned the physical fitness test of Haigeng spring training into a decoration, but it made the national team coach  They no longer have to worry about the lack of physical fitness of the players, and at the same time, the spring training in Haigeng has not been ruined. Instead, it has become more formalized and greatly strengthened the exchanges between the clubs!

    It is proposed to strengthen the supervision of referees and standardize the agent market. The former has significantly reduced the controversial penalties in the league and purified the league air. The latter has allowed a considerable number of regular agents to flood into the Chinese market, making it easier for players to transfer and sign contracts.  Blind marriages rarely happen!

    Proposed to increase the broadcasting fees, and told the bosses of other clubs about his experience in running the club for free, which resulted in a significant increase in the club's income. Investing in the club is no longer a crazy money-burning move!

    Promote echelon training.  Introducing advanced training systems and management experience How many pioneering things has Yunjia Tianyu done?

    Even the club bosses¡¯ gathering, which the Football Association had heard about, was initiated by Pei Wei!

    These things are basically things that the Football Association has not considered in advance or has not thought carefully about.  Pei Wei played a role in checking for leaks and filling in the gaps, which made the development of the league less detours. What is even more valuable is that when doing these things, he always used a slow advancement method to do it.  , like spring breeze turning into rain, making people unconscious.  But the effect is excellent.

    In fact, to put it bluntly, when Pei Wei does these things, he always uses methods that are useful to everyone as specific means, but in essence he wants to change everyone's thinking and the way they look at things, which minimizes resistance!

    "This Pei Wei, he also said that he is a political idiot" Xu thought secretly in his heart: "This method is the highest state of politics, pulling everyone into his own camp, making everyone willing  It may be slower to make changes without forceful implementation, but it will minimize resistance and move towards the end slowly but surely. This guy is many times better than forcefully implementing it through administrative means!  . If he were to be in politics, he would definitely be a good player But now I understand him somewhat. His thoughts are not on politics. After all, with his current financial resources, it seems more advantageous for him to be more detached!  Prepare¡­¡­"

    Xu He did not know.  Pei Wei was able to carry out his ideas with such clever means, not because of his high political skills, but because the experience of later generations told him that the water of Chinese football is not easy to navigate, and any overly drastic means will only make things worse.  The originally fragile foundation of Chinese football has been hit harder, so he can only use a cautious approach to slowly promote it and try not to touch the interests of others.  At least not to touch the interests of most people and try to form a win-win situation. This is also determined by his character as a businessman.

    ¡°Aside from football, in officialdom, his experience is indeed basically equal to a pitiful zero.

    "Okay, everyone, don't think about it. Even if there is Pei Wei's shadow behind many things, so what? At least I don't see anything about the things he did that was sorry for us or for his own personal gain, and  I think everyone should also know that with his wealth, he can even buy all the Chinese clubs. What's more, his seclusion behind the scenes means that he does not want to become famous through this - neither for fame nor profit. Chinese football can  Isn't it a blessing to have such a person to help?" Looking at everyone in silence, Xu broke the silence.

    "Haha Yes, a free and unpaid behind-the-scenes strategist How come we are so lucky!" Wan Junsheng's words caused a burst of laughter, and others were relieved. Indeed, even though Pei Wei was  The behind-the-scenes push for many things may make some small-minded people unconvinced, but how can a person who is about to leave China and develop in Europe arouse their fear?

    "Okay, today's meeting ends here According to the discussion just now, the 'Chinese Super League Plan' has officially begun to be implemented!"

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    After entering 2003??The first piece of news about Chinese football has happened.

    Just a few days after New Year¡¯s Day, well-known domestic sports newspapers and various portal websites received notices from the Football Association almost simultaneously: The Football Association will hold a press conference in Beijing on January 10 to announce a series of measures for the New Year.

    After receiving this notice, all the old journalists immediately rushed to Beijing with extremely professional spirit, regardless of the fact that New Year's Day had just passed, and prepared for the start of the press conference.

    In the past, the Football Association held a lot of press conferences like this. At this time of year, they would announce the goals and expectations of the Football Association for the next year. Although there is a lot of news every year, it does not make these people look down on ordinary small players.  The famous reporter of the news was in such a hurry.

    Without him, any reporter who can occupy a position in this *** is not familiar with the connections within the Football Association. After receiving the notice, when asking the connections, the connections usually pretend to be mysterious and say:  "Come on, you must come this time, otherwise you will miss a big news. If you miss it, you will really regret it"

    Maybe there aren't many reporters who can have connections with the Football Association's internal staff, but they don't live in a vacuum. Naturally, there will be a few connections. Besides, it's impossible to get any exclusive news from this kind of press conference.  Let's all eat together - so just like what the advertisement said, it spreads to ten and spreads to hundreds, and it becomes a secret known to everyone

    At ten o¡¯clock in the morning on January 10th, the press conference was officially held.

    When Xu walked out from the backstage, the scene in front of him shocked him, who had been mentally prepared for a long time - the small venue was filled with heads, and nearly 300 reporters packed the venue to the max.  , Xu glanced over and saw several well-known "journalists". At this time, they were crowded in the crowd like ordinary young reporters, and they did not have the demeanor of famous journalists at all.

    "It seems that all the newspapers have come The noise caused by this is quite big." Xu Zai thought secretly in his heart, and then sat down in the middle of the stage.

    As soon as the reporters present saw Xu, their emotions became even more excited. As the head of the Chinese Football Association, Xu rarely appeared in such press conferences. Now that he appeared today, who has the big news?  The rumors in the news are definitely not groundless - why are they not exclusive Many reporters are lamenting in their hearts.

    Following Xu came out the two vice-chairmen of the Chinese Football Association, Wan Junsheng in charge of the league department and Ximen Yong in charge of press releases - these two people are like Jin Yuanbao in the eyes of reporters, especially Ximen Yong.  , although he can only rank fourth at most in the Football Association, behind the Big Three of Xu Wanjunsheng and Zhang Long, he is the one who interacts with reporters the most!

    Some savvy reporters have vaguely guessed what happened, especially with Wan Junsheng here - this matter must be related to the league!

    Although the league report does not report that the national team has so much money, but the national team games with oil and water are not often available, but the league is different. There are twenty-six rounds of league games every year, which is enough to support the reporters present. The national team  The reports of the league are bonuses, and the reports of the league are wages-a person can live without bonuses, but he cannot live without wages!

    Now no one cares that this report is not exclusive. Anyway, this news will definitely not be small. As long as such big news can be released as soon as possible, there will be no worries about lack of sales!

    Wan Junsheng and Ximen Yong sat next to Xu, one on the left and one on the right. The three of them looked at each other. Wan Junsheng and Ximen Yong nodded at the same time: Everyone is basically here, let¡¯s get started.

    Xu coughed, and the noisy place immediately fell silent. Xu was about to speak when suddenly a man stumbled in from the door. The loud footsteps made everyone look towards the door involuntarily, only to realize that it was  A late reporter.

    Others immediately expressed extreme contempt - you still want to be a reporter like this?  Will you be late for such a press conference?

    This dear friend probably had something delayed on the road, so he came trotting all the way. As a result, before he could stand firm, he noticed countless pairs of contemptuous eyes piercing his way. After being startled, he smiled and shrank to the side.

    Xu shook his head and said: "It is now the tenth year since our professional league was launched In view of the continuous emergence of young players, the scale of the existing league has become too small to facilitate the development of all-round football.  , so after discussion by the Football Association, the league will be expanded in 2004, and the top league will be called the 'Chinese Super League'!"

 Volume 9 2002 Volume 9 Chapter 547 Smoke-free Industry

    Beginning in 2004, the two titles A and B will be divided into four levels: Chinese Super League, Chinese A, Chinese B and Chinese C. The number of Chinese Super League will increase to sixteen, with Chinese A and C  The number of B teams is also sixteen, and there is no limit to the number of C teams. Moreover, the competition of C C is different from other three-level leagues. It is not a round-robin competition, but a divisional competition. In the first half of the year, five regions will be held according to the region.  In the divisional league, the top two will qualify, and then the finals will be held in the second half of the year. The schedule is divided into two groups and play a round-robin match. The top two will cross over and play home and away knockout rounds. The winner will advance to the second division league in the second year, and this division competition  It is not the past tournament system, it is also a league system, playing home and away games, and entering the finals based on rankings. The location of the finals is not Beijing, but their respective home stadiums.

    Due to the relatively large expansion in 2004, A-a will be promoted from four to two in 2003, while A-B will be promoted from six to two + in addition to the two teams that have been demoted and the six teams that have been promoted, the others  Fourteen teams will be retained to enter the second division in 2004 based on performance, and the remaining teams will be classified into the third division.

    In this way, in addition to the unlimited number of C-League teams, there are 48 teams in Super, A and B. These are all regular clubs with their own home stadiums - you know, in 2003, there were also  There are only twenty-eight such teams, and two more teams were added in one breath. If there were not already many second-division clubs with fairly standard hardware facilities, the Football Association would really not dare to take such a big step in one step.

    It is the first year of the professional league.  A total of forty-eight teams across the country participated in the second division league that year, and Pei Wei's Yunjia Tianyu broke out under such cruel circumstances.  Created a miracle that is neither big nor small.  But the situation at that time was special. The professional team system had just ended, and basically the larger cities still retained their previous prefectural or provincial teams, so this was such a grand occasion.  However, after the professional league was launched, without hematopoietic function and without financial investment from the sports committee, these teams were disbanded one after another.  Players who are lucky can find a new home, but those who are unlucky can only be laid off. After receiving a meager compensation, they try to find a way out. For a long period of time, the Second Division basically remained at the same level.  The quantity is about twenty.  Until the 21st century, when the league became more and more prosperous, and after the Football Association's regulations that "registered clubs are not allowed to change city locations at will", some groups that wanted to invest in football established a considerable number of second-division clubs. Just now  In the past 2002.  The number of second-tier clubs has increased to nearly forty, and has basically returned to the level of its heyday.

    It took Chinese football a full nine years to restore the second division league, which should be the cornerstone of the first division league, to the level before the start of the professional league, but the number is still reduced.  The quality has increased a lot - except for the fact that the current second-division clubs do not have their own home court (the second-division league is a tournament system and does not need its own home court), all other facilities are very complete.  The level of players has also been greatly improved. Basically, the players eliminated by the first-tier league have been accepted by these second-tier clubs, and they also have quite good training facilities, which can be said to be different from those who are poor and useless under the professional team system.  A team with nothing is quite different. This is the Football Association's greatest confidence in expanding its ranks.

    The pyramid-shaped hierarchy is applicable no matter what industry it is used in.  This is true whether it is a country, society, or a specific industry. A society cannot be filled with top-level people, otherwise it will only be a castle in the air, and football is no exception.

    The promotion and relegation regulations for this expansion are also very complete, and the number of relegated teams remains unchanged-because the biggest highlight of a league besides winning the championship is relegation. Of course, the Football Association officials who already know the importance of the league do not  Will do things that make the league lose its appeal, and expanding the number of upgraded teams becomes the only way. After introducing a large number of fresh blood who are proficient in league rules and economics, the Football Association will not adopt that idiotic two-year league.  The method of tying results to determine the quota for the Chinese Super League - that method has historically led to the ridiculous situation of a team having to lose in the last game to qualify for the Super League - Pei Wei has not been able to figure it out until now.  I don¡¯t know why this situation occurs, and I don¡¯t know what kind of genius mind it takes to come up with such a genius suggestion.

    Just like the joke on the Internet said, the Chinese Football Association said that our next step is to study the rules of winning in order to lose.

    Only by losing can you avoid relegation - a very big black humor in Chinese football in the past life.

    Let's put aside those dark days and let's get back to the topic - the total of 48 teams in the Chinese Super League, Chinese League One and Chinese League Two clubs is only temporary. If the league runs well, then in the next few years,  The Football Association will gradually expand the number of Chinese League One teams to 18 and the Second League to 20. The number of Chinese Super League teams will still be maintained.? unchanged, this

    Fifty-four professional teams at the level are enough to absorb young players from domestic football schools, not to mention there are a varying number of C-level teams.

    Even if it cannot be fully digested, Chinese football can still export talents to the outside world - those who are particularly outstanding can go to leagues in Europe and South America, and those who are not good can go to other Asian countries to play. Even if they want to gain a foothold in powerful countries such as Japan, South Korea and Isha.  It is difficult, but there is no problem for Chinese players to gain a foothold in second- and third-tier leagues in Asia, such as those in Malaysia and Singapore, and these places also welcome Chinese players because there are more Chinese people in these places.

    What¡¯s more, there is the Hong Kong League. The Hong Kong League has the longest history in Asia. Historically, a large number of Guangdong players have gone to Hong Kong to play football, which has broadened a way out for Chinese players.

    After having so many options for talent selection, it is completely expected that the Chinese national team will maintain strong strength for a long time - the strength of the national team also depends on the wide range of talent selection, and Brazil is not just  Relying on a few world superstars to dominate the world, having the kind of foundation that "can form two national teams to compete for the World Cup championship" is the reason why they are called a football kingdom.

    When the plan to expand the league came out, there was not much reaction from the A-level clubs. This time they suffered the least impact from the expansion. There was still only one championship and two relegations, but it was the A-B and A-level clubs.:Watch more  Further, those groups that have invested in second-division teams for several years with no results have also given up the idea of ??giving up - this year's second-division league has six upgrade indicators, is it still impossible to achieve it?  Even if they can't win, the second-tier team will be able to have its own home court in the future, so investment is necessary!

    In the past, the second division league was not so popular. In addition to its small influence, the tournament system was also a big aspect. Clubs could only play games in non-local stadiums, which of course could not attract the attention of local fans.  After the home game, local TV stations have to broadcast it anyway, right?  There are also some fans who want to watch the game live, right?  As long as the fans keep the name of their group and the club on their lips, the investment will not be wasted!  As long as there is an advertising effect, these groups still don't care if they invest tens of millions a year. Even just advertising will cost more than that!

    In the past, playing in the second-tier league was a one-time deal that cost money. Even if the money was not wasted, it would be impossible for the TV station to broadcast the second-division league if it could not get to the first-tier league. However, local TV stations would still broadcast it.  Today, when fees have become popular, there will be more or less some broadcasting fees. Coupled with the billboards in the stadium and the ticket revenue from fans entering the stadium to watch the game, forming a team to play in the second league is no longer without any rewards.  Burning money is a long-term investment, which is something that savvy businessmen cannot fail to see.

    Of course, the conditions for forming a club now are also very demanding. In addition to hardware facilities, the requirements for software facilities are also very high. In the future, third-division clubs must have at least three teams of different ages in addition to the first team.  There are five echelons in the second division, and there are at least seven clubs in the first division and the Chinese Super League. These echelons must also have the same number of training venues, training facilities and gyms. Of course, this is for those clubs that have been established for a long time.  It's not a problem at all, especially for Yunjia Tianyu. Their number of echelons has reached an astonishing ten - from seven-year-olds to reserve teams, almost every age group has a complete echelon of at least 25 people. Although other clubs  It's not that weird, but it's not too difficult to have seven echelons - there are a lot of young players now.

    ¡°Businessmen are the shrewdest. As long as they see a possible benefit, they will not begrudge the initial investment.¡±

    Shortly after the press conference was held, letters applying to form a second-division club flew to the Football Association's office like snowflakes. According to preliminary statistics, there were more than fifty clubs participating in 2003. Among these teams,  In addition to the six lucky teams entering next year's A-B league and ten >:. teams will form the main body of next year's C-League.

    "Let's see, how many employment problems will be solved by adding so many professional clubs? How many middle-class people with good incomes and nothing to do will become fans and spend the money originally invested in eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling on football?  How many cities will it drive economic development? 'Football is a smoke-free industry', how true this sentence is!"

    Grabbing a large handful of letters, Xu said to Wan Junsheng happily.

 Volume 9 2002 Chapter 548 Farewell, Chinese League

    A league expansion order caused huge repercussions across the country. All of a sudden, groups that wanted to enter and run clubs, but had been unable to get in before, took action one after another and recruited troops from all over. Time was very tight for them, and they had to  Before the start of the second division league in March, we must build up a team to catch up with this year's good opportunities.

    Suddenly, the bosses of the twenty-eight clubs in the original A, A and B immediately became the most popular people. People who knew each other and did not know them all hoped to have a relationship with them and to be able to recruit the older or older members of the team.  Unused substitutes are bought or loaned to them - the echelon condition, which has historically caused headaches for all clubs, is now easily solved. The echelons of each club are already overcrowded, and they also need to reduce some of their quotas.  To reduce expenses, they can now be transferred to those new clubs. In addition, a group of students from nearly 30 regular football schools across the country have graduated. They were quickly enriched into the echelons of various clubs and began to move towards professional players.  road.

    The echelon is easy to solve, but the first team, that is, the main players who are about to compete in the second league, is not so easy to solve. In the past, it was easy to seduce them with heavy sums of money or directly negotiate terms with the club. But now the transfer market is so regulated, in addition to  In addition to negotiating with the club, it is also necessary to obtain the consent of the players themselves. After having their agents help make suggestions, the players are not so enthusiastic about transfers. They begin to understand that frequent transfers will only affect their playing experience.  If you don't play football well, you won't have such a huge income - so the wealthy bosses waved their checks, only to find that their checks couldn't hit a few people.

    The happiest people during this period are Yunjia Tianyu Club¡¯s current three giants, chairman Li Qiang, manager Jiang Hao and transfer director Wang Sa. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s reserve team is known as the strongest in the country, and its strength lies in  They have a huge team that can establish a foothold in Class A.  Since it seems a bit big, it is normal to rent out some of them. Under Pei Wei's instructions, Yunjia Tianyu Club urgently transferred some players to the transfer market for rent or sale. These three brothers were shocked to discover  The income gained by Yunjia Tianyu Club from this group of players alone is a quite huge figure

    In the past few years, Yunjia Tianyu has also accumulated a group of young people who have studied in Europe and returned to China. Some of them are agents and have been recommended to the Football Association, and some are management talents and have been enriched into the club.  Most of them are coaches. Even if Yunjia Tianyu has the largest echelon in the country, it cannot accommodate so many coaches. Now these coaches have found a place to use. They are basically poached by newly established clubs.  As the head coach, there is no other way. There are not many good coaches in the country, and it seems a bit fussy for the second-tier team to find a foreign coach.  These young people just have no practical experience, and their theoretical level is pretty good. They are more than enough to lead a second-tier team.

    In just two months, Yunjia Tianyu transferred 37 players and loaned out 68 players.  A total of thirteen young coaches have found their place in the second division team - Yunjia Tianyu once again shocked the entire Chinese football world. This series of transfers made all clubs realize that Yunjia Tianyu's potential is  How powerful!

    No wonder Pei Wei dared to boast: Yunjia Tianyu can maintain its lead for at least five years!  Whether it's in the first team or at the club's facilities!

    But think about it, except for a small number of Chinese who graduate from major sports colleges in Europe every year, they stay in Europe.  Most of the others have returned to China. The coaching profession of these people who returned to China has basically been taken over by Yunjia Tianyu, and they have accumulated experience in various positions. Yunjia Tianyu is also the first club to have its own football school. Although  In addition to their two local football schools, ten of the other seventeen football schools under the Tianyu Foundation have only been in operation for two years, and the other seven have only been in operation for four or five years. It is still very early to have results.  But the local football school in Yunjia alone can provide Yunjia Tianyu with nearly a hundred young players every year.  Not to mention another football school that cooperates with Inter Milan - half of the people in that football school are young players from all over the world, all elites collected from all over the world by Inter Milan's huge earth scouting network. From this football school  A large number of players who came out of the school even became foreign aid for various Chinese clubs.

    "Boss, I really admire you so much Do you know how much income the rental and transfer of more than 100 players have brought us? More than 20 million! It is pure income! Oh my God, this  It¡¯s almost 10% of our club¡¯s annual income!¡± Wang Sa laughed exaggeratedly in Yunjia Tianyu Pei Wei¡¯s office.

    Although Pei Wei is no longer the boss of Yunjia Tianyu.  But his office remains.  Even the new chairman Li Qiang found another office to work, so?When Pei Wei comes back.  It was natural for me to come to this office.

    Li Qiang sat next to him with a smile on his face, while Jiang Hao also looked puzzled: "I've been wondering why our club's staff is so bloated - the total number of players in the reserve team and the 19-year-old echelon exceeds one hundred.  However, there are more than 30 coaches for the ten echelons in total, and there are nearly ten coaches for the first team - so many people are a complete waste, and this is not what you are used to, after all, the number of staff in the club is not  It¡¯s too much - I didn¡¯t expect these people to bring us so much income, and the cost of training them is not even one-tenth Boss, I am really impressed by your ability to make money!¡±

    Pei Wei held a huge cigar in his mouth, waved his hands and said with a smile: "I'm not that magical This is a completely unexpected fortune My intention is just to try to let these temporarily useless football talents have a  A place to stay, at least don¡¯t let them leave football.¡±

    "I don't believe it." Jiang Hao shook his head: "To be honest, I don't think these players and coaches have the ability to obtain the qualifications to compete and coach in our club Many of them can only play in second-level leagues, and those coaches  There are also many who can only coach small and medium-sized clubs, or even amateur teams.¡±

    "You are right, but these people are the ones who account for the vast majority of the football industry." Pei Wei raised a finger: "The cornerstone. I have always said that the cornerstone is the most important  Even in Brazil, there will not be superstars everywhere, and even in Europe, there will not be famous coaches everywhere Italy has only one Lippi, only one Capello, only one Sacchi, and only one Trapattoni  but they have countless ordinary coaches who coach small teams. Many of them cannot even succeed in our second-tier league in China, but there are many famous stars who were trained by these ordinary coaches  As small and medium-sized clubs that account for the vast majority of a country, what they need is not a famous coach, but just an ordinary coach - think about it, an Italian third-division team, would they use Lippi as their head coach?  Even Lipiken, they won't use these ordinary coaches are the cornerstones at the coaching level, and these ordinary, even low-level players are the cornerstones at the player level Everyone is useful,  As long as you put him in the right position. A society not only needs big bosses, scientists and political elites, but also cleaners, construction workers and ordinary blue-collar workers, so I will raise these people to keep them from football.  ¡±

    ¡°I can only express my greatest admiration for your foresight.¡± Li Qiang said beside him.

    "Okay." Pei Wei laughed: "There is no need to say these things In a few days, I will go to Europe. After that, I will rarely return to my country. Yunjia Tianyu, it depends on the three of you."  ¡±

    He stroked the desk in front of him, his eyes filled with emotion - he was proud of a place where he had stayed for nine full years.  His pride, his sense of accomplishment¡ªhow could they be given up so easily!

    "Promise me, I don't want you to win the championship every year - and I don't want Yunjia Tianyu to win the championship every year. This can only be a disaster for a league - but I want Yunjia Tianyu Club to always perform well.  Keep running Tianyu Fund can maintain an investment of more than 200 million every year, half of which is the investment of football schools and half of which is the investment of clubs. Don't use money to throw away players. What I need is to use the money to make real achievements.  The three of you have been with me for a long time and know what I want."

    "We understand." Li Qiang said calmly: "It doesn't matter whether Yunjia Tianyu is brilliant or not. What is important is that Chinese football can continue to developuse the power of Yunjia Tianyu to play a certain role in it."

    "Very good." Pei Wei nodded with satisfaction: "You know what I mean very wellOkay, I will be leaving in a few days at most. Li Qiang, please move to this office. This is Yunjia  Chairman Tianyu¡¯s office Don¡¯t refuse, I understand what you mean, but since I have left, there is no need to waste an office Waste is shameful.¡±

    "Yes." Li Qiang hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

    Pei Wei stood up, with a nostalgic look on his face, looking greedily at the scenery outside the window, and took a deep breath: "Farewell, Chinese League, I am about to go to another league, take me  The land money is invested in another country But what can we do? Who wants us? We are not strong enough" Piao Tian, ??a registered member of Literature, recommends this work

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 549: Three Cunning Rabbits

    "I may have to leave you for a while this time I will take you all over after everything is settled." Pei Wei packed his luggage and said to Su Mei: "Actually, I hope that wearing it can  Growing up in China, I don't want him to become a banana with yellow skin and white heart But there is no way. If we both go to a foreign country, should we let him stay at home alone? And I don't care about education in China?  I don't feel reassured. Although quality education is advocated now, most schools are still trying to sell people off. I don't want him to become a dandy in the so-called 'aristocratic school', so I can only take him out.  "

    "Well, I think so too." Su Mei came over and helped Pei Wei tidy up his tie: "Abroad, we can let him live like an ordinary person, go to school by himself, and work to earn pocket money.  Money This is basically impossible in China. At worst, I will just teach him more when the time comes.¡±

    "How can that be done? You will be my important assistant when the time comes. You are an expert in personnel management. You will also help me when the time comes. It doesn't matter. We don't need to go to work every day anyway, so we will naturally have time to spend with him."  Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "That's trueMr. Pei, how much salary are you going to give me?" Su Mei blinked and asked mischievously.

    "I'll give it all to you. All my property belongs to you." Pei Wei burst out laughing.

    "Seriously, can you tell us which club you plan to acquire?" Su Mei asked after a pause.

    "I have nothing to keep secret, but I really can't reveal this matter until it succeeds. After all, the place I want to acquire is a club with quite a lot of fans in the UK, and the English have always been relatively exclusive. They have a unique island nation.  The plot As long as I can control the club quietly, there will be no problems, but if it is known in advance, my acquisition will be very difficult I don't have much time, before the end of this season  "I want to take care of everything." Pei Wei shook his head and replied.

    "I understand." Su Mei smiled slyly: "The key is your identityif you are an Englishman. Then you can make a high-profile acquisition with great fanfare, and the fans may think more favorably of you. After all, they  The current chairman is not doing a very good job."

    "They did a good job this year. If I guessed correctly, they will definitely be able to appear in the Champions League next season" Pei Wei replied subconsciously, and then he covered his mouth in surprise.  Looking at Su Mei: "You know?"

    Su Mei smiled like a little fox: "Don't forget. I'm very familiar with the Premier League The team you want to buy, the team with the most fans in England Don't worry, I won't  Speak out"

    Pei Wei shook his head and smiled bitterly. Su Mei has been a housewife for several years, but how could he forget her identity as a football fan Having a smart wife can be a real headache sometimes. Fortunately, he didn't plan to be with her anymore.  There is a hidden beauty in the golden house outside, otherwise Su Mei would be able to find clues with her keen sense.

    In a daze.  Pei Wei found that he understood the mood of the protagonist Yan Shouyi in "Cell Phone": "I am looking for a wife, not a spy!" Fortunately, Su Mei only occasionally showed her intelligence, and usually she was still very happy.  land.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????? But I had already disclosed quite a lot of information inadvertently, so it¡¯s strange that Su Mei still couldn¡¯t guess it.

    "I'm a little surprised. Why did you choose the Premier League?" Su Mei frowned and said: "The Premier League labor certificate is a big problem. Professor Wenger has criticized the labor certificate more than once as the biggest obstacle to the development of the Premier League  I remember you said that when you went to Europe, you hoped to establish a transit station for Chinese players to go to Europe But there are too few Chinese players who can obtain labor certificates. Putting aside the players who are already playing in Europe, there are so many Chinese players.  There are just a few of them, and they are all very old.¡±

    "Then tell me, which of the top European leagues has no restrictions on non-EU foreign aid?" Pei Wei smiled: "I also considered this issue at first, but then I figured it out and realized that this is not true at all.  It's not a problemthe Premier League's labor certificate is just more prestigious. Like Serie A, you can only import one non-EU player from outside your home league. Although Spain has no restrictions, their regulations are even more terrible.  Only three non-EU players can be registered to participate in the league. The Bundesliga is similar. No more than three non-EU players can be played in each game. There are no restrictions in Ligue 1 and Eredivisie, but the influence of these two leagues is far less than that of the Four Leagues.  Major leagues In comparison, the Premier League has the loosest restrictions on non-EU foreign players. There are no restrictions on the number or players on the field, as long as they can obtain a labor certificate?As for the transfer station, we can completely buy a team in a small league in Europe as a satellite club. To say the least, just the European clubs that have a cooperative relationship with Yunjia Tianyu can bear part of it. China  Players don¡¯t need to step out too much. Too many stepping out will also affect the quality and level of the Chinese league. After all, the current domestic league environment is also very good.  "

    "I understand." Su Mei nodded: "What you mean is that with the current level of the domestic league, except for outstanding players such as Nie Fei, Sun Chenghai, Deco and Adriano, there is no way to make any progress in the country.  Apart from the players, it is better for other players to stay in the country and improve the level of the domestic leagueis that right?¡±

    "Yes, even if countries like Brazil and Argentina export a large number of stars to Europe, there are still many outstanding players playing in their domestic leagues. Only in this way can they maintain the competitiveness of their domestic leagues Their good players are really  There are too many, and we don¡¯t have many good players. Too much too early is not necessarily a good thing.¡±

    "Well, I have one more question, the last question." Su Mei raised a finger and asked: "Do you still have that much cash on hand? You know, although you are rich now, just a Tianyu Fund  Accounting for billions of cash, the income you gained from the Hong Kong stock market and cerent companies are basically placed in Tianyu Fund. Tianyu Fund is now in charge of me. During this period, no cash has been mobilized at all.  I think it¡¯s impossible to acquire a club without hundreds of millions of dollars. Plus the subsequent investment, the initial investment may reach 200 million US dollars. Where can you get this money?¡±

    "Having a smart wife is sometimes a kind of trouble" Pei Wei laughed: "Su Mei, you have forgotten that my biggest asset is not actually the Tianyu Fund, which only accounts for one-third of my property.  For one thing, my greatest wealth is the 35% stake in Google What I paid at that time was US$40 million, and some time ago, Google's total market value exceeded US$100 billion  How much do you think I have?"

    Su Mei opened her mouth wide - she had really forgotten about this matter, mainly because Pei Wei had too much money now. Su Mei was not Pei Wei's financial manager, she only paid attention to the things she was responsible for managing.  It was just Tianyu Fund. After Pei Wei said this, she remembered that Pei Wei had indeed made such an investment in early 1998. Although Su Mei was with Pei Wei at that time, she did not care.  Because Pei Wei invested in many places during that time, she quickly forgot the name, but obviously, Pei Wei would not forget it - he himself was investing in Google during that time.  Investing in other industries is just a cover-up. Just as he has been investing in several funds in Europe until now, Pei Wei did not take care of it seriously. He just told the brokers not to lose too much.  , their income is also very high.

    And nowhow much is the 35% of the shares in Pei Wei's hands worth?  Thinking of this, Su Mei felt a little trembling all over. She had never seen money before, but now these shares meant tens of billions of dollars. What kind of concept was this? It was enough to subvert the huge wealth of ten small countries in Africa.  !

    This was still in the era when the Internet stock market bubble burst. Internet companies that were able to persevere through that period of turmoil were definitely the strongest!

    "Since about 2000, there have been quite a lot of dividends every year. In addition to using a large part of these dividends to continue to invest in buying Google stocks, I have diversified the rest into other European industries.  There are losses and gains, but overall I still made a bit. Last year I stayed in Europe for a few more months, just to pool all the dispersed funds and use them to buy clubs Mainly because they were a little too spread out, so  It¡¯s a bit troublesome, after all, it¡¯s very difficult to raise such an amount of funds,¡± Pei Wei took a puff of his cigarette and said.

    "How much funds have you mobilized?" Su Mei asked cautiously.

    "About five or six billion, I didn't take a closer look." Pei Wei blew out a smoke ring and said nonchalantly.

    Su Mei gritted her teeth and rushed over: "You cunning guy! I thought I had control of your financial lifeline! Who knew you had such a hand! Are you planning to hide your family assets?"

    "What are you talking about!" Pei Wei laughed loudly: "It's just a habit of a businessman and I don't want to put my eggs in one basket I'm not hiding anything from you. After all, 10 billion and 100 billion  There is not much difference in comparison. At this point, wealth is just a number.¡±

    "I understand why you don't use the Tianyu Fund anymore, right?" Su Mei let go of her hand and asked.

    "That's right, I have talent in China.? Fund, I have Google shares abroad, and I still have several secret accounts in Swiss banks I can¡¯t help it, I have too much money now, and it¡¯s inevitable that some people will be jealous, so I have to make more preparations.  Pei Wei stood up and said, "I don't want to hide anything from you, but sometimes men just think more about doing things."  "

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 550: Preparing for Acquisition

    Pei Wei's words are true. He never wanted to hide it from Su Mei. It's just that a man may not tell a woman everything - even his closest wife. This has nothing to do with trust, it is just a man's habit.  .

    So Su Mei was not angry. On the contrary, she agreed with Pei Wei's carefulness. Although Pei Wei was not involved in any political struggles, big businessmen in China have not had much sense of security since ancient times - in fact, in the whole country,  The world is the same. Unless you, a big businessman, also have considerable power, you can protect yourself to a certain extent. But such people often die faster, so Pei Wei should be more prepared.

    The issue that Pei Wei needs to consider now is how to achieve his acquisition purpose.

    His goal is Newcastle United, a team with a long history in England and the team with the largest number of fans in England.

    It is not easy to acquire such a team. It is not related to funds. In fact, the funds Pei Wei now has can even acquire all the Premier League teams - if allowed,  But if you want to acquire such a team with huge reputation in the UK, Pei Wei's identity is a big obstacle.

    It is not yet an era for foreign capital to enter the Premier League in large numbers, although it is about to begin. In Pei Wei¡¯s memory, it was during this summer that Russian tycoon Abramovich acquired Chelsea and then created a gold dollar in the Premier League.  After that, the Empire set off a storm of foreign investment entering the Premier League.

    In fact, Abramovich is not the first rich man to acquire a Premier League club.  As early as 1997, Fayed, the department store king from Egypt, had purchased Fulham, which was still in the English League One at the time, and kept the team in the top league after rushing to the Premier League.

    But Fulham is not well-known in England, and the acquisition did not touch the sensitive nerves of English fans - you must know that after Manchester United won the Triple Crown in 1999, the wealthy Sky TV invested one billion US dollars to acquire Manchester United.  , at that time they had already impressed the Manchester United board of directors, but they fell into trouble with the small shareholders.  A small shareholder alliance composed of about 5,000 members owns about 20% of Manchester United's shares, coupled with the intervention of the British government.  Sky TV, which has a lot of money, just became the largest shareholder of Manchester United, but failed to control the club.

    Sky TV is still a British TV station after all, and an Asian like Pei Wei wants to buy a Newcastle United team that is more famous than Manchester United in England!

    The key is that the current fans in England do not have a correct understanding of the entry of foreign capital at all. The British are traditional, rigid, and old-fashioned, and are not good at accepting new things. In fact, if Abramovich had not taken over Chelsea and achieved great success,  .  Then those rich people may not be able to acquire other teams so smoothly in the future - Chelsea fans sang "We are the only ones who are rich!" on the court. This scene deeply stimulated the fans of other teams!

    "Issuing stocks is a double-edged sword." In a hotel in Newcastle, England, Pei Wei said to several brokers in front of him: "This is true for any company. Issuing stocks and listing them can make the company's market share in the stock market.  Obtaining more funds allows the company to develop faster, but at the same time, it also runs the risk of being acquired by others. If a company does not go public, no external force can acquire them except poor management and bankruptcy.  There is no additional funds for development, so every company is taking a risk by going public because they are likely to lose everything. The same is true for clubs. After going public, clubs can obtain more income from the stock market, but it is also possible.  It is easy to be bought by others, but top clubs do not have this problem and Newcastle United happens to be such a club. "

    Although it is difficult, Pei Wei still has great confidence in acquiring Newcastle United. The source of confidence is that Newcastle United is a listed club. According to the rules of the stock market, Pei Wei only needs to obtain more than 30% of the shares.  can make an acquisition.  As long as he owns more than 75 percent of the shares, he has full control of the club.  And when he owns more than 90% of the shares, then the club belongs to him completely. He can declare that the club will no longer be listed, just like the Glazer family did with Manchester United.

    Pei Wei¡¯s confidence also comes from this. Sky TV¡¯s billion-dollar acquisition failed, but the Glazer family succeeded, because as long as the club is on the stock market, they must follow the rules of the stock market.

    If it is a club like a Serie A team, if Pei Wei wants to gain control of the club, he can only buy it from the chairman of the club. As long as the other party refuses to sell, no matter how much money you have,??It's useful, but if you can control the vast majority of shares in clubs like the Premier League that are basically listed, you can achieve your goals no matter how reluctant the other party is.

    Pei Wei has fully considered the opposition of Newcastle fans. After all, Newcastle United has never been short of money, because many of his fans are well-known rich people in England. They are happy to invest in the teams they support, so in  At the beginning of the acquisition, it must be kept secret. After the acquisition is successful, it will be useless even if the fans object. After a few years, after the team's performance improves, those opposing voices will definitely turn into praising voices - Manchester United  This is how fans treat the Glazer family. Although the Glazer family acquired Manchester United just to make money, as long as the team performs well, the fans don't care about it.

    The team in front of Pei Wei is a team of elites in the stock trading market. This kind of talent is always hard to find, but as long as you have money, you can definitely find it. In fact, in the past few years, Pei Wei has been working at Google.  All the investments that generate dividends every year are handled by them, and they have always done a good job.

    When Abramovich took over Chelsea, he bought it directly from former Chelsea chairman Bates, so he didn't spend too much, 150 million pounds. And Pei Wei wants to buy Newcastle United from the market, maybe  You will pay more, maybe you will pay less, it depends on the role of this group in the stock market.

    "Fifty.6% of Newcastle United's shares are held by the family of former chairman John Hall, and another 29.8% are held by current chairman Sheffield. Together, these are  There are 81.4%, which completely controls the entire club. Only 19.6% is circulating on the market. We can acquire up to 10% of them. This is determined by the market. You  No matter how rich you are, it is impossible to acquire all the shares of a company on the market. If you want to increase the share of the acquisition, you can only increase the share price of Newcastle United and sell some of the shares held by the two major shareholders. Only in this way can we achieve our expectations.  the goal of."

    A team member was reporting to Pei Wei, and his tone was obviously not optimistic about the acquisition.

    "In this case, our initial investment in the market will be much higher than the actual amount If we cannot obtain more than 30% of the shares, then this acquisition will be meaningless." Another person  said the agent.

    "Football clubs are indeed different from other listed companies. Most companies have at least about 30% of their stocks circulating in the market, but theirs actually has less than 20% I doubt whether they can raise money by going public.  No matter how much money you get, it won¡¯t make much difference at all,¡± another broker said with a sigh.

    "Gentlemen, you don't need to worry about this Football clubs are different from other listed companies. They don't need to raise too much funds, because the revenue of football clubs cannot be as high as other companies, so raising funds is also difficult."  Not too much, otherwise the club will lose." Pei Wei knocked on the table and stopped their discussion: "You don't need to worry about other things. You just need to buy as much Newcastle United stock as possible in the market.  Then Yin* Sheffield¡¯s possible move is enough You don¡¯t need to acquire too much, just 10% is enough You don¡¯t need to think too much about other things.¡±

    "Ten percent? Boss, that's absolutely no problem. As long as big hands come in and small hands go out, this effect can be easily achieved. It can also create an illusion in the market that stock trading is booming. As long as the major shareholders are not fools  , will sell part of the stock to cash out at this time to obtain part of the cash income. "A broker said: "But boss, I must remind you that you can't make much money as a shareholder of a football club, because there are no dividends.  It would be too much There is no football club in the world that will always make money."

    "As an agent, you have fulfilled your responsibilities." Pei Wei said with a smile: "The rest is what I have to consider."

    "No problem, boss." The leading broker shrugged: "Now, it's time for us to work Brothers, we will leave for London immediately to prepare for acquisitions!"

    His team of men immediately howled like wolves. Brokers like them would immediately become excited when they heard about an acquisition.

    Pei Wei looked at them with a smile and said leisurely: "The British stock exchange market is so cute, they even canceled the stamp duty Newcastle United, wait for me, wait for me, the greatest chairman in your history.  Lead you forward!"

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 551: A smooth first step

    Mr. Sheffield, the chairman of Newcastle United, has been in a particularly good mood recently, which can be said to be extremely good. Since taking up the position of chairman of Newcastle United, he has felt that his luck has begun to deteriorate. Before taking over, Newcastle United  The team is still a team that has the ability and ambition to challenge for the league championship, but after he took over, Newcastle United has completely become a mid-range team with the goal of reaching the UEFA Cup - of course,  This is a statement that Sheffield will never admit. It is just a nickname given to Newcastle United by the harsh local Newcastle newspapers.

    Players have been changed one after another, coaches have been changed one after another - from 1997 to now, he has replaced four coaches, and among the players, basically only Shearer, the iconic figure, has experienced John  .People from the Hall era, others have transferred and retired - he also spent a lot of money for this, and even now Newcastle United's financial deficit has reached 50 million pounds -  ¡ªHe couldn¡¯t understand it. He had obviously tried very hard, but he still couldn¡¯t achieve any good results!

    "There are still good results. Didn't we win two FA Cup runners-up in two consecutive seasons in 1999?" Sheffield thought calmly to himself.

    However, after the start of this season, to be precise, after the famous coach Bobby Robson was hired, Newcastle United, or Mr. Sheffield, began to turn around. Newcastle United's results this season were quite good, although they could not match the points.  Compared with the two giants Manchester United and Arsenal who are chasing each other at the top of the list, they have always been at the top of the second group.  Two-thirds of the way through the league, they actually beat Liverpool and Chelsea to rank third in the league, and are very likely to reach the European Champions Cup next season!

    Entering the European Champions League means at least tens of millions of euros in revenue, which can also make up for the financial deficit.

    What makes Sheffield most happy is that the shares of Newcastle United, which have been dormant in the stock market, have also begun to become popular. Since February, Newcastle United's shares have been extremely active on the London trading market.  There are a large number of shares traded every day, and each stock has increased from more than sixty pence a share at the beginning to about ninety pence a share.  This means that the value of Newcastle United Club has increased by half!

    Sheffield is ready to sell some of his stocks to cash out. He knows clearly that Newcastle United's stocks are only worth seventy pence at most. There is definitely an advantage in selling now. He will buy them back after the price stabilizes.  There may be millions of pounds in income during this time.  Even a fool can calculate this account.

    Sheffield has no doubts that Newcastle United's stock has risen so significantly for the first time in so many years. You know, Newcastle United has had the opportunity to participate in the Champions League for the first time in so many years since he took over!  Stocks should rise as they should!

    So he started selling off his shares, of course, very carefully at first, only selling about one percent of his shares, which were absorbed immediately after entering the market, and Newcastle's stock rose another five  penny.

    Having tasted the sweetness, Sheffield sold again.  This time he sold 2 per cent. His selling caused a brief dip in the stock, but within three days Newcastle shares were up nine pence as the shares were bought by others.

    After waiting for a few days, Sheffield was relieved to see that trading volume in Newcastle stock was still high even after he had not sold his stock.  This time he sold 2% of the stock again, and then stopped. After all, he only had less than 30% in total. Now that he had sold so much, he was already a little worried.  If it is sold again, the number of shares circulating in the market may exceed the number he holds, and then his position as chairman will be difficult to protect.

    Looking at the cash withdrawn with satisfaction, Sheffield felt three points better, and he suddenly remembered.  The Chinese guy who came to visit Newcastle United at the start of the season.  Could it be that this world-class rich man was given to him by this Chinese?  Bringing good luck to Newcastle?

    "Maybe I should treat him to a meal, just like Sir Hall did." Sheffield thought happily, but after thinking of Sir John Hall, his mood became a little worse, because Sir John Hall had always  Sir Alex is not satisfied with his work as the club's chairman, but he cannot express his dissatisfaction - after all, more than half of the club's shares are in the hands of this old guy.

    "Old guy, now you can see, I will also lead Newcastle into the European Champions Cup! In a few years, we will definitely win a championship, and then you will have nothing to say."

    Cursing secretly in his heart, Sheffield happily left the club and prepared to go home.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Mr. Sheffield never imagined that Pei Wei, whom he had just considered to be his and Newcastle's lucky star, was preparing to pull him down from the throne of the club's chairman.

    "How is the situation?" In a secret trading place in London, Pei Wei sat down on a sofa that was originally brand new, but now became extremely dirty, and even had a few pieces of unwashed dirty clothes on it, and asked.

    "Boss, things are going very well."

    The broker who was typing on a computer turned around and said: "It went much smoother than we expected. No one would have thought that someone was acquiring Newcastle's shares, so we have purchased almost 108% of the shares  ¡­ It cost less than ¡ê20 million.¡±

    "Oh?" Pei Wei was a little surprised. The total number of stocks circulating in the market was less than 20%. They were able to acquire close to 14% of the stocks. Doesn't that mean there is basically nothing circulating in the market?

    "No, boss, we will not make such a mistake." After hearing Pei Wei's doubts, the broker explained: "We originally only planned to acquire up to 10%, but some time ago, we were  After a massive sell-off, it is estimated that the number of shares in circulation increased by about 5%, so we purchased more. After all, more is better than less. "

    "Five percent more?" Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his lips: "It's probably our current chairman who saw the stock rising very high and wanted to make more money"

    Pei Wei, who was in a good mood, suddenly thought of another thing: "Will eating the shares he sold continuously make him alert? The most important thing for us now is to keep it secret, and we must not alert the snake!"

    No wonder Pei Wei is so nervous. The initial acquisition is the most important. The key is to obtain enough shares without alarming Newcastle. If Sheffield is alarmed, as long as he will have a consortium from China.  When news spreads that it is planning to acquire Newcastle United, which has the largest number of fans in England, it will definitely stimulate the most vulnerable part of the hearts of Newcastle United fans. Maybe the British government will stop itself just like it did in 1999 when it stopped Sky TV from acquiring Manchester United.  By acquiring Newcastle, no matter how rich I am, I can't compete with a country, let alone one of the most powerful countries on the European continent.

    As long as Sheffield spreads the news, the fans boycott, and the government intervenes, then even if John Hall stands up to support him, there is nothing he can do. What's more, Pei Wei believes that a shrewd old guy like Sir Hall will not commit the crime.  If he makes such a mistake, he will definitely abandon himself when the time comes. The best situation for him is to take the ten percent of the acquired shares and become a shareholder without a say in the Newcastle Club, receiving a little less every year.  Get a pitiful bonus

    "You can rest assured." The broker curled his lips, seeming a little dissatisfied that Pei Wei questioned their professional quality: "We slowly acquired these shares after going through several procedures and disrupting them. There is no transaction at all.  People can find it out if they have the energy to do so, unless someone has been paying attention to us. Even so, we only made the purchase after going through at least five accounts. This transaction cannot be discovered at all in the vast sea of ??stock market transaction information. "

    "Oh, that was my mistake. I'm sorry." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Well everyone, in the next period of time, you must still maintain your current efficiency and make Newcastle stock trading more active. Don't let people  I realize that a lot of stocks have been concentrated in our handswait for my news, and when I send the news, I will immediately purchase the stocks as much as I can, do you understand? "

    "I understand, boss!"

    The brokers present all raised their heads and replied in confusion: "This is our old business, and we guarantee that it will be done without leakage!"

    Pei Wei smiled. He absolutely believed in these people. These people were all professional talents. They were the best at spreading accounts and setting off smoke bombs. Every year, Pei Wei spent an astronomical amount of money on them in salary and subsidies.  Numbers, but Pei Wei still thinks it's worth it.

    "The first step seems to be going well When the moment of launch, I estimate that I will be able to acquire close to 20% of the stock. Adding in the shares transferred by Hall, I may be able to directly own 7%.  Fifteen shares can control the Newcastle club. At that time, the British government will not be able to intervene. As for the opposition of the fans, what is the problem? When I bring a championship, they will have no problem Haha.  , it went very smoothly"

    While thinking, Pei Wei walked out of the smoke-filled room.

 Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 552 I want more

    Chapter 552 I want more

    Newcastle, a seaport city in northeastern England, full name "Newcastle on the Tyne", is one of the shipbuilding and ship repair centers in the UK. It is also a central city in the steel, coking, chemical, food processing and other industries. It is a typical industrial city.

    But unlike other industrial cities, the air in Newcastle is very good. Perhaps it is because of the coast (it is only fifteen miles away from the mouth of the North Sea). The sky here is not as dark as in ordinary industrial cities.

    Newcastle, shrouded in darkness, still shows the wonderful night view of the "Vibrant City". You know, Newcastle's nightlife is quite colorful and is rated as one of the eight largest entertainment cities in the world. Looking at this beautiful scenery, Pei  Wei began to feel that staying in this city was quite pleasant.

    "This is much more beautiful than London and Manchester! Maybe Manchester and London are the best cities for English football, but for me, I prefer Newcastle!"

    Breathing the sea breeze along the way, Pei Wei thought happily, and then said to the taxi driver in front: "Hey, brother, please take me to No. 18 Tyne"

    This time when Pei Wei came to Newcastle, he did not alert anyone. He boarded the train from London to Newcastle directly, then found a taxi and arrived near Sir John Hall's home.

    After sending the driver away, Pei Wei strolled to the door of Hall's house and said to the servant guarding the door: "Please pass the message to me and say that Pei from China is here to visit Sir Hall."

    "Mr. Pei from China?" The servant opened the door with a bright smile: "Sir has already informed me in advance that you can go in directly after you arrive."

    Pei Wei was slightly stunned. He came to visit John Hall without any prior notice, but John Hall knew that he was coming as if he had no idea. He even arranged a servant to wait for him at the door

    As he followed the servant inside, Pei Wei was keenly aware that the servant breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had completed a task.

    "So that's it" Pei Wei's mind was spinning very quickly: "Probably Hall discovered someone was acquiring Newcastle's shares in the stock market. So he guessed it was me, and he also guessed that someone was buying Newcastle's shares in the stock market.  I will come to visit him when he is almost done, so I have arranged for this poor servant to wait for me at the door in the past few days No wonder he breathed a sigh of relief after seeing me coming. The poor guy didn't know that he had already  How long have you been waiting, one day, two days, or a week?¡±

    Pei Wei laughed in his heart, he even thought maliciously.  If he delays his return for a week, will this poor servant collapse from waiting?  But he couldn't delay his arrival any longer. John Hall seemed to have calculated the time very accurately.

    "Damn it, he's an Englishman, why does he also like to do this trick? Logically speaking, I should have used this trick of predicting the future to surprise these Western barbarians, right? The world has turned upside down."

    While muttering to himself, Pei Wei was led directly to the door of John Hall's study by the servant. The servant said respectfully: "Mr. Pei, Sir is waiting for you inside."

    Pei Wei nodded.  He was not surprised by the servant's unethical behavior of taking him directly to the door of Hall's study. Since Hall already knew his purpose, he must also know that the less people know about it, the better.  Even if Hall is willing to sell his shares, he must be careful that Newcastle United fans will be dissatisfied with him for this.

    I saw the servant turn and walk away.  Pei Wei knocked on the door, and John Hall's voice immediately came from inside: "Well, is it Pei? Please come in, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

    Pei Wei smiled.  Then he opened the door and walked in. Hall, who was wearing an ordinary gray suit, stood up from the desk, greeted him enthusiastically and extended his hand to Pei Wei: "Pei, you are finally here God, it seems that you have already  You¡¯ve considered my proposal, haven¡¯t you?¡±

    "I think you already know it very well." Pei Wei laughed: "Otherwise, why would someone wait for me here? How long has that gentleman been waiting? I hope I came early enough, otherwise I will wait like this  He will definitely feel that his salary is not high enough."

    "Haha, you're kidding. Pei." Hall laughed loudly: "I always have to show a little sincerity Please sit down, Murphy, please pour a cup of tea for my guest What do you like to drink?  Flavor? Would you like black tea?¡±

    "Very good, Sir." Pei Wei nodded: "That's it."

    After the servant brought tea and closed the study door, Hall smiled and said: "I'm surprised, Pei, I didn't expect yourIt's so fast.  You easily acquired nearly 14% of the shares from the market You have a very capable group at your disposal.  "

    "That's thanks to the current Chairman Sheffield." Pei Wei replied with a smile: "If he hadn't generously given away 5% of his shares, I think our acquisition could achieve at most 10% of the target."

    "That's why I don't like him." Hall's face darkened: "He can't keep calm for a little benefit. No wonder Newcastle's debt now exceeds 50 million pounds He might  He is a qualified businessman, but not a qualified chairman. Especially for a listed club like Newcastle, any sale of shares must be cautious and cautious, but he took the risk for the possible gains of millions The risk is  Yes, but it depends on whether it is worth it, such as your actions on the Hong Kong stock market in 1997. "

    "You know so much about me, Sir." Pei Wei said lightly, then picked up the teacup and took a sip.

    "I have to be responsible for Newcastle United." Hall replied: "If you are also a person without a long-term vision, how can I consider you? After all, I don't want a pure businessman to be in charge of the club. That way I love  Newcastle United will become a tool for making money."

    "Football is also a business for me." Pei Wei said with a smile: "But I will not use the club as a tool. There are many ways to make money. The best way is to make money while achieving results."

    "Haha, you're right." Hall laughed happily: "I have always thought so, so I chose you."

    "Then, let's get back to business." Pei Wei put down his cup: "I need the shares in your hands so that I can propose an acquisition."

    "Yes, I can give you 20%." Hall said without blinking.

    "You are kidding." Pei Wei said softly.

    "No, Pei, according to the rules of the stock trading market, you can make an acquisition as long as you own 30% of the stocks and after owning the 20% I transferred to you, you will become the second largest shareholder.  As the second largest shareholder of the Hall family, Sheffield will only be ranked third. As long as I agree, you can become the chairman of Newcastle United. Isn't this our purpose?" Hall said in surprise.

    "That's your purpose, but it's not my purpose." Pei Wei lit up a cigarette: "I need to completely control the entire club to bring Newcastle United back to glory I don't want to waste time on shareholders  At the conference, do you understand?¡±

    "How is that possible!" Hall shouted: "I can't hand over Newcastle to others rashly"

    "Then why don't you continue to be the chairman of the club? Instead, you take a behind-the-scenes approachPoor Sheffield, although he is the nominal chairman of Newcastle, but his every move is seen by you, do you think he  When it doesn¡¯t work, I will find someone else to replace him I don¡¯t want you to replace me like this one day.¡±

    "As long as the club is developing well, how can I do this"

    Hall was only halfway through what he said when he was interrupted by Pei Wei: "But a club cannot always have smooth sailing. 'Today we take a small step back, and tomorrow we will take a big step forward.' Maybe you don't have this sentence."  I've heard of it, but I can tell you what it means. It means that before we win, we may have to suffer defeat first, but I don't want you to get impatient and poke me behind me when I'm facing these failures that I'm prepared for.  I'll give you a knife!"

    "How much do you want?" Hall asked calmly.

    "All, everything in your hand, fifty-one-six percent." Pei Wei reported a number.

    "Do you want to drive the Hall family out of Newcastle United?" Hall stood up suddenly: "I can't accept this! And even if I give you all the stocks, you can't reach 100% control of the club.  Seventy-five!¡±

    "But I was the largest shareholder at that time, and there will always be a chance to reach this number." Pei Wei said.

    "No, no." Hall shook his head repeatedly: "This is impossible!"

    "Then I can only say sorry." Pei Wei stood up: "After I went back, I sold all the stocks in my hands. Although some of them were bought at a price of more than eighty pence, most of them were bought at a price of more than eighty pence.  I only paid for part of it for less than seventy pence Maybe I can still make a fortune by then I don't want to spend a billion dollars like Sky TV to become the club's largest shareholder with no real power.  , and then watching the stocks I bought with a lot of money slowly depreciate in my hands That's what a fool does. Maybe I should look for it.Mr. Bates of Elsie?  I heard that he also wants to sell Chelsea. Although I don't like the air in London, Chelsea's strength is not worse than Newcastle.  "

    Pei Wei put on his coat, looked at Hall who was sitting blankly and said, "Sir, please think about my conditions. I succeeded in Yunjia Tianyu because I alone had the final say. There were many things that no one was optimistic about at the time."  It turned out to be the magic touch for my success Do you really love Newcastle United? So why don't you take the risk?"

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 553: Rock Sugar Beef Stew

    After casually finding a better hotel to stay in Newcastle, Pei Wei began to think about it. Hall's reaction was as he expected. No one can deny this old man's love for Newcastle, just like no one can deny Mo  Ratti loves Inter Milan the same way.

    But although he and Moratti are very similar, they are not very similar. Moratti has always been in front of the stage. Even if he once resigned as the chairman of Inter Milan, no one knows that he is actually the sole chairman of Inter Milan, while Hall is  He likes to live in seclusion behind the scenes, which also has something to do with his age.

    Pei Wei now began to sympathize with Sheffield. Even if he was not a puppet, it was enough to make him feel uncomfortable that there was always an emperor behind the curtain to listen to politics. What's more, although he worked hard, his vision for running the club was not very good, so he  He will never be able to achieve anything. If Hall is not behind him, maybe he will not do better, but he will not often make mistakes because of excessive pressure.

    In fact, in terms of interpersonal communication, the sixty-year-old Sheffield is a very cute old man

    "I don't want to have someone who can replace me behind me at any time when I'm doing things. It's not a pleasant feeling." Pei Wei thought in his heart: "I hope he can figure it out, otherwise I will have to find someone else."  The club, at least Newcastle United¡¯s stock price is still very high, so I won¡¯t lose money.¡±

    "How about going to Serie A? Fiorentina is a very tempting target But they are still struggling in Serie B. I don't want to waste another year And Italy is even more exclusive than England. The Premier League  At least in 2006, there were already several places controlled by foreign capital, and Serie A was still entirely a local force. I don¡¯t believe that those foreign capitals have never thought about entering the Italian market. It¡¯s just that they are very xenophobic In 2006, too  Not even a single Serie A club is controlled by a foreign company. Damn it, the Italians, they still think this is the era of the Mini World Cup?  They are willing to spend money in the transfer market. The decline of Serie A is only a matter of time, not to mention the call-back."

    "Besides, the Italian team's official power is the strongestJuventus's backstage controls the economic lifeline, AC Milan's backstage is the Italian Prime Minister, Inter Milan's backstage is the oil oligarch familyeven Roma has been suppressed.  I can¡¯t hold my head up, I don¡¯t want my team to always lose for no reason. Although it¡¯s tragic, it¡¯s really frustrating.¡±

    "La Liga can also consider it. Sevilla and Mallorca are not membership-based and can be purchased directly. However, Mallorca's influence is too small and it is almost impossible to become a giant. No matter how much money you have, it will be in vain. Seville  The chairman of Asia is older than Hall. In addition, the pressure from Real Madrid and Barcelona is too great. One represents the Spanish official, and the other represents the Catalan regional ** forces Oh my god, I am just a businessman.  I don¡¯t want to compete too much with these teams with official backgrounds.¡±

    "The Bundesliga? They have declined, and they only have one opponent: Bayern. It's really boring How about Ligue 1? But just look at Lyon. They dominate Ligue 1, but they can only be considered second-rate in Europe.  Eredivisie? Please, what I want is not a satellite club. Nowadays, the stars of Eredivisie have a kind of inertia. They come to Eredivisie just to prepare for going out. I don¡¯t want to be such a role.¡±

    "It seems that the Premier League is the most suitable. The investment environment is good, the competition level is relatively fair, and gradually the fans will accept the existence of foreign owners If Newcastle fails, I will buy Leeds? They seem to be relegated this season.  Well Or compete with Abramovich for Chelsea? Just buy Arsenal and let the professor work for me again Haha"

    I was lying on the bed and thinking wildly.  Pei Wei fell into sleep without knowing it.

    After getting up the next day, Pei Wei called John Hall: "You can think about it. If you think about it, call me I plan to go back to China now. We still have enough time before May.  , I hope to get an accurate answer.¡±

    After a night of thinking, Pei Wei has already thought about it. It would be best if Holken transferred his shares. After all, Newcastle United can play in the Champions League next season. The sensational effect created by acquiring such a team will certainly be greater.  Much more. If Hall still refuses, Pei Wei has also found a new target, which is the former youth guard Leeds United. Although they are about to be relegated this season, with the foundation of Leeds United and Pei Wei's  With capital investment, it is only a matter of time before reaching the Premier League, and it is not that Leeds United has never created brilliance. Such a club is more challenging.

    Of course, Pei Wei¡¯s first choice is Newcastle United, and Leeds United is only his second choice.

    &nbsp; "Okay, Pei, I think I do need time to think about it."

    It seems that Sir John Hall did not sleep well that night. There was obvious fatigue in his voice. It seemed that the old man was having a serious mental struggle.

    Pei Wei can understand John Hall's mood. After all, he has such deep feelings for Newcastle United. It is of course impossible for him to let go easily. Although financially, he will not suffer any loss by transferring his shares.  He could even obtain huge benefits - at that time, he purchased the Newcastle club for less than 10 million pounds. Of course, at that time, Newcastle was still in the Second Division (now League One), and the value was far from what it is now.  Compare.

    But emotionally, Hall will definitely not be able to accept it. Without these Newcastle stocks, Hall will feel as if he no longer belongs to Newcastle United. This is a kind of pain that separates the soul from the body.  For an old man who is nearly seventy years old, it is really cruel.

    Although he understands John Hall's feelings, Pei Wei must control the entire club. He knows that he is not a patient person. The most annoying thing in his life is patience and waiting. He does not believe that he has backstage pressure.  Under the circumstances, you can do anything as freely as you can in Yunjia Tianyu.

    "If I were an ancient general, then I would definitely be a general who always said, 'If the general is outside, the emperor's orders will not be accepted' So I can only be a person who is responsible for my own affairs, or else I can be an emperor  At least in the club I own, I am an emperor who speaks the truthI can listen to any constructive opinions from my subordinates, but I can't stand the pointing fingers from my superiors" Pei Wei thought mockingly to himself: "Su  Mei is right, I can only be a businessman and cannot enter the officialdom, otherwise my character will make me die ugly. "

    Pei Wei, who returned to Yunjia, startled Su Mei: "Didn't you say you were going to be there for a long time? Has your acquisition been successful?"

    "No, it didn't work" Pei Wei said with a smile: "So I can still spend some more time with you What, are you not happy?"

    "Of course I'm happy, but" Su Mei frowned and said, "If the acquisition cannot be successful before the start of next season, then won't you have to wait for another season? Can you wait?"

    "I like to see you frown." Pei Wei smiled and stretched out his hand to press Su Mei's forehead. Every time Su Mei frowned, a mark would appear between her eyebrows: "Don't worry, acquisitions can't be rushed  ¡­ Just like beef stew, beef stew takes a long time, and sometimes it can¡¯t be stewed no matter how hard it is stewed, so you have to add some rock sugar to the beef to stew it well enough Now I am just adding rock sugar, although I am very good at stewing beef.  Money, but I can¡¯t pay too much. I won¡¯t do business that makes you lose money.¡±

    "Are you good at cooking? Well, we can let Chef Lao Li take a break during this period." Su Mei said with a smile.

    "No problem!" Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    Pei Wei is really not in a hurry. Maybe he would be a little anxious when he didn't find the second target, but now that he has a second target, he can wait with peace of mind. After all, Leeds United's acquisition is much simpler.  , their chairman Ridsdale is almost unable to support it, and the team's debt is as high as 80 million pounds. By then, as long as Pei Wei comes forward, the acquisition will definitely be successful.

    So Pei Wei lived a very leisurely life during this period. In addition to spending time with his wife and children every day, he also went to chat with Mourinho. This season, Mourinho is no longer sitting as the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu.  , the current head coach of Yunjia Tianyu is former assistant coach Li Huajun, which is why Mourinho once had a one-year agreement with Pei Wei. As a head coach, Mourinho is very young, and he has wasted a year.  He started, and he was happy to cooperate with Pei Wei, because he knew that with his own personality, it would be difficult to find a chairman who had such unreserved trust as Pei Wei.

    Originally, Pei Wei had been training Li Huajun as Mourinho's successor. Li Huajun has learned a lot from Mourinho's side in the past few years, and this year he has also achieved relatively good results in leading the team, leading the team to remain at the top.  Within the first group, it's already pretty good for a newcomer.

    The two leisurely people kept discussing which players in Europe had good potential and could be purchased. Although Mourinho did not know Pei Wei's acquisition target, he knew that Pei Wei was preparing to acquire a European club. After the acquisition was successful, Mourinho  Neo will be the manager of that team - Mourinho is happy to prove his quality in Europe, and having a chairman who believes in him is a guarantee of success.

    In this leisurely waiting, the time soon came to May.

 Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 554 About Robson

    Chapter 554 About Robson

    "I think the current formation that can best reflect the power of players is 4231. Two defensive midfielders with tenacious defense protect the front of the penalty area, two full-backs with excellent assist ability and strong physicality are responsible for wing attacks, and three offensive skills are excellent.  A capable midfielder lurks behind the striker and takes turns inserting himself into the penalty area to attack, thus making it difficult for the opponent to defend him Of course, there also needs to be a tall and strong center who can handle the ball and score at the front.  Attracting the opponent's defensive attention, this formation is absolutely invincible." Pei Wei pointed at a tactical layout board with a cigarette in his mouth: "There are more blooms on offense, combination of wings and center, and sufficient defense in the penalty area.  The numbers are absolutely perfect in both offense and defense.¡±

    Mourinho next to him gave a wry smile: "Boss, I admit that you have a deep understanding of football, but don't you think it's arrogant to say these things in front of a professional head coach? What you just said is theoretically  It is impeccable, but football cannot have a perfect formation. Any formation has flaws, especially when human factors are added in the middle. After all, players are not robots, and it is impossible not to make mistakes on the court. If each player¡¯s  Implanting computer chips in the body may also cause such a situation Besides, where can you find so many players who are suitable for your formation? "

    ¡°There are so many professional players in the world, how can we not find them?¡± Pei Wei said with a smile.

    Mourinho was almost speechless: "Of course, if each of your players has a much higher ability than the other player, then you can win no matter how you play But in modern football, the relationship between each individual player  The difference in strength is very small, and the best players can only maximize their performance in the tactics that suit them The game in reality is not a football manager game. There are perfect winning rules. What we command is not data.  They are living people with their own thoughts, weaknesses and strengths. If you want to win the game, in addition to having excellent players, you also need to make arrangements based on the weaknesses of the opponent's players. Football Manager  It takes one day to set up a season's tactics in the game, but in real life, it takes at least one day to set up a game. "

    "But my formation is the most practical right now Do you think I am qualified to be the head coach of a professional team?" Pei Wei tidied his clothes and said proudly.

    Mourinho looked up at the sky without saying a word.

    "Umwell, let's not talk about this. After all, we are also the chairman now, and we are in charge of your head coach." Pei Wei smiled awkwardly and changed the subject: "Then let's not talk about professional teams. There are always amateur teams.  Are you qualified?"

    "Can you find players who fit your formation in the amateur team?" Mourinho finally spoke.

    Pei Wei slapped his mouth.  Stop talking - this is a paradox. It is impossible for him to find players suitable for this formation in low-level leagues, but in high-level leagues, he will definitely meet better coaches with his constant and ever-changing tactics.  A terrible death.

    But Pei Wei didn¡¯t pay too much attention to it. He just wanted to talk about it out of boredom.  Even if he has the ability to be a coach, he can't really become a head coach, right?  No club can afford him.

    Just when Pei Wei was about to say something, a crisp ringtone rang on his cell phone, and Pei Wei didn't even raise his head.  Mourinho pushed him: "Answer the phone."

    "This is not my phone ringtone, it's your phone." Pei Wei said in confusion.

    ¡°It¡¯s not mine,¡± Mourinho flashed his cell phone, which was lying quietly in his palm.

    Pei Wei got excited all over, and as if he remembered something, he started to search around his body like crazy: "Damn it, I actually forgot This is the number I left for that old guy Hall. I kept this phone alone.  Wherehave you gone? Oh my god"

    Pei Wei hurriedly took out his mobile phone from his close-fitting clothes, calmed his breathing and pressed the call button: "Ha. Sir Hall, how are you? Almost two months have passed in a flash. During this time, you  Are you okay? Can you give me an answer? Okay, okay, I will come as soon as possible. After all, we still need to negotiate. Congratulations on your wise decision.  Decision¡­I look forward to working with you.¡±

    Pei Wei hung up the phone.  He smiled proudly: "Look, this pot of beef stew is very rotten It seems that there is no need to prepare a second hand."

    "Sir Hall? The boss behind Newcastle United? That steel king?" Mourinho asked slowly: "Boss, are you ready to acquire Newcastle?"

    "What's the problem? Why???  Pei Wei nodded: "The investment environment in the Premier League is quite good, and their level is no worse than La Liga and Serie A. In this environment, you will definitely be able to challenge."  "

    "But the current head coach of Newcastle is Mr. Robson." Mourinho's voice suddenly became louder: "How did you promise me at that time? Do you want me to continue to be Mr. Robson's translator? Let me return  Once upon a time?"

    "By the way, Jose, you seem to have been with Bobby Robson since 1992, right? You have been his translator and assistant coach from Portugal to Spain. Robson left Barcelona, ??but you stayed.  " Pei Wei laughed: "I think you must have been happy during those days with Robson, right? After all, he is a typical British gentleman. To use a Chinese idiom, being with such a person  It¡¯s like ¡®like a spring breeze¡¯.¡±

    "Yes, I learned a lot from Mr. Robson, and he had a great influence on me But this does not mean that I am willing to continue to be a translator and assistant coach by his side. Everyone has to move forward.  You see, being a translator can no longer bring me happiness!" Mourinho was silent for a moment, and then his voice gradually became louder.

    "Don't worry, Jose." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Don't get excited This is not like you normally."

    Only then did Mourinho realize that he had lost his composure. You must know that he is a person whose nerves and control ability are as hard as a piece of iron. The reason why he was so out of control was because he discovered that Pei Wei might just regard himself as a person.  Being a backup head coach candidate was unbearable for him who already regarded Pei Wei as a friend - people with his personality would not make friends easily, but once they recognized the other person as a friend, they would treat him as a true friend.  The betrayal was the most intolerable to him.

    "Jose, I want to tell you something." Pei Wei stared into Mourinho's eyes, his eyes revealing extremely sincerity: "In my plan, you have never been a backup candidate, you have always been the first choice.  Candidate I like your personality and your unique coaching style. A head coach like you is a unique landscape in the world of professional leagues, but with your personality, it is difficult to get along with the chairman.  Good relationship. After all, in this world, the only one in this world who has supreme authority in the dressing room, is stubborn to the extreme but has sat in the same head coach position for decades without wavering, is Manchester United¡¯s Ferguson, and you will be the other one.  "Except for me, you can never find a chairman who can get along well with you. We are the best partners."

    "But what you want to buy now is Newcastle." Mourinho's anger calmed down: "You don't know how high Robson's status is in the hearts of Newcastle fans There are three people that Newcastle fans respect the most, one is John  Sir Hall, one is Alan Shearer, the flag of their team, and the other is Bobby Robson. The three of them have one thing in common, that is, all three of them are natives of Newcastle!  If people are stubborn and old-fashioned, then Newcastle people are the most special group of people in England! Even their accents are the most unique in England! If you want Newcastle United fans to recognize you, you are the absolute best among these three people.  You have to be stable, otherwise you will definitely not be able to work in this position for a long time and Robson has done a good job as the head coach of Newcastle United this season, and it is very likely that he will enter the Champions League for the first time after 1997.  , if you fire Robson as soon as you take office, then the protests from the fans alone will be enough to prevent you from doing anything!"

    After seeing Pei Wei express his attitude so sincerely, Mourinho immediately believed Pei Wei's words and began to make plans for Pei Wei.

    He is right. The fact that Pei Wei takes charge of Newcastle will make Newcastle fans dissatisfied. If he fires Robson, who has a supreme status in the hearts of Newcastle fans, as soon as he takes office, then this dissatisfaction is likely to happen.  It turned into resentment towards Pei Wei. You must know that Newcastle's most loyal fans are basically miners. Once these big bosses get angry, it is not surprising to do anything!

    "Don't worry, Jose." Pei Wei said with a smile: "If I fire Robson, then of course they will vent their anger on me, but what if Robson resigns himself?"

    "Impossible, boss!" Mourinho laughed: "You don't know what kind of person Robson is He is a standard person who regards football as his life! What's more, he is still coaching his hometown team.  The team has already made great progress! How could he let it go at this juncture?"

    "He is willing to continue, but his body does not allow it." Pei Wei laughed: "He is seventy years old this year, and his health has been poor. He has been fighting cancer for ten years Like this  An old man is still firstCoaching the team online is really worthy of admiration.  But after all, time is not forgiving. I believe he is happy to let you, his proud disciple, take over and I will also arrange a position for him in the club. Will there be any problems in that?  "

    "Boss, you are really not good as a head coach." Mourinho thought for a long time and sighed: "But when you are the president of the club I really can't think of anything that you didn't consider."

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed happily.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 555: Take action when it¡¯s time to take action

    The summer of 2003 was a relatively quiet summer for world football. After the European leagues ended, there were no noteworthy games this summer. The players could have a rare and relaxing holiday.  Fans can also breathe a sigh of relief and, with either excitement or regret (depending on the performance of the club they support), gather their energy and wait for the arrival of another promising season.

    But this calm was broken after entering June.

    Originally, after the end of the season, the momentum of Newcastle stock speculation on the London trading market had stopped, and the price per share had dropped from the highest point of 93 pence to 82 pence. However, overnight, the entire situation changed drastically.  The change.

    A newly established company - St. James Capital Co., Ltd. - This is a company specially established by Pei Wei to acquire Newcastle stock. "St. James" is the name of St. James Park, the home stadium of Newcastle United, and the company was named after this.  , Pei Wei's intention is already obvious - he is here for the shares of Newcastle United!

    Overnight the company bought 65,345,223 shares from the companies in which the Hall family held shares in Newcastle, at a price of 100 pence each.  , spending more than ¡ê65 million.

    The London trading market is shaking, Newcastle is shaking, and the UK is shaking.

    These shares accounted for 51.6% of all shares in Newcastle, plus 15.7% originally held by Pei Wei (During this period, St. James Capital Co., Ltd. successively acquired shares on the market.  part of the stock).  Pei Wei's share of Newcastle United's shares reached 67.3%, making him the well-deserved largest shareholder.

    According to the rules of the London trading market, Pei Wei can immediately issue a purchase invitation to other shareholders at the same price. The price of one hundred pence is lower than the current price of 89 pence on the market (after Pei Wei purchased so many stocks in a large amount,  Newcastle shares have risen again) much higher, which is quite tempting for any shareholder.

    ?While acquiring Newcastle shares, John Hall issued an open letter.  He publicly expressed his support for Pei Wei to take over Newcastle: "I have led Newcastle for more than ten years. During this period, before I retired, I led the club to complete the modernization reform, which everyone has seen. Now it is  It's time for me to leave and let someone else take on the challenge of playing in the global market. Pei Wei is a huge player in the sport and I believe he is the right person to take my place and lead this club forward.  Working for the benefit of the club, the loyal supporters and the region I give him my best wishes and hope he enjoys the job as much as I do. Finally, I would like to thank all the fans for their support and hope they will.  The same support goes to Pei Wei. He has my 100% support.¡±

    This statement caught all Newcastle fans off guard, even though Hall has been out of office for five years.  But his status in the hearts of Newcastle fans is still unshakable. Since he also supports the Chinese, does it prove that the Chinese can indeed bring us something special?  Moreover, Newcastle United's poor finances in recent years have been noticed by everyone. Since this guy is so rich, at least a debt-free Newcastle United is what all fans are happy to see.

    The British reporters immediately began to act frantically. They were the best at digging for information and soon obtained first-hand information about Pei Wei: "Pei Wei, male, Han Chinese. Born in 1960 in a city called Yunjia in China.  In 1980, when he was only twenty years old, he began to do business alone. He spent ten years establishing a business group in the city where he was born. In 1994, he began to get involved in the football circle and established a local football club.  In 2008, this newly formed team entered the highest level of China's league and quickly became an important team in the Chinese league. Arsenal's current head coach Wenger has coached this team for two years, and Arsenal has coached this team for two years.  The current two main players from China are also from this club. Last year, they became FIFA executive committee members and honorary vice president of the Chinese Football Association. However, they resigned from these two positions at the end of last year. Family situation: Married in 1999, wife  The daughter of the boss of another large group in China has a son.¡±

    This is all the information about Pei Wei. He is not a high-profile person.  But it's definitely not low-key.  It's just that his personal wealth is still relatively mysterious. What the outside world knows is only the nearly 10 billion US dollars in income he obtained from the Hong Kong stock market and cerent company.  As for the identity of Google's second largest shareholder, few people know it.

    But this is enough, Pei Wei¡¯s experience is enough for everyoneIt's amazing - a person who started from scratch and now has a net worth of nearly 10 billion is amazing in itself, not to mention that he is also considered a very important person in the football circle. At least in England, there are not many people who can be so.  of the FIFA Executive Committee.

    The following reports were a bit outrageous. In order to exaggerate Pei Wei's mystery, those newspapers even said that Pei Wei had never borrowed money for business - this is absolutely nonsense. You must know that Pei Wei used a lot of money in the defense of Hong Kong.  Of course, these things are not enough to justify outsiders.

    However, in the next few days, Pei Wei made a series of statements in the media that reassured Newcastle United fans.

    First of all, Pei Wei said that Sir John Hall is still the lifelong honorary chairman of Newcastle United Club - Sir Hall was already the president, but he no longer has any shares in the club, even if Pei Wei does not let him be  Of course: "I'm delighted that Sir John Hall has agreed to continue as lifelong chairman of the club. He will always be the honorary lifelong chairman of Newcastle United for as long as he wishes. This is what he deserves and for Newcastle United, Hall  "Sir gave what he could."

    This statement obviously makes Newcastle United fans very happy. The people they respect can also be respected by the new boss. Although I don¡¯t know whether it is true or false, it is at least a statement.

    "Newcastle has a glorious tradition and the passion of its supporters is legendary. British fans have always had this legendary character. The fact that they save money and save money to buy the club's authentic jerseys is an excellent quality. I am very impressed.  I am delighted that the club has such a loyal group of fans.¡±

    These words made Newcastle fans even more happy. You must know that the current chairman Sheppard once laughed at those fans who spent fifty pounds to buy team T-shirts worth only five dollars (even though the money was given to them).  At least in this regard, Pei Wei seems to respect the fans more than Shepard.

    Thanks to Newcastle's poor results in recent years, Newcastle fans have been very dissatisfied with Sheppard. In this case, they are eager to have someone like Sir John Hall to save the team - although  Pei Wei is not a native of Newcastle, nor is he even British, which makes them feel very uncomfortable, but a considerable number of relatively rational Newcastle fans still maintain a wait-and-see attitude.

    "Pei, you have to know that even though you have become the club's largest shareholder, if Shepard insists on not selling out his shares, you still can't do anything."

    This meeting between Pei Wei and John Hall was very successful. Although the price of 100 pence per share given by Pei Wei was not as high as the price of 135 pence per share when Newcastle was listed in 1997 (from this price  It can be seen how unsuccessful Newcastle's business was after it was listed. Before Pei Wei purchased it, the lowest price of Newcastle's stock was only more than 60 pence per share, which has shrunk by half), but compared with the current stock price, it is already higher than  A lot, plus Pei Wei's guarantee that John Hall himself can become the honorary chairman of Newcastle United forever, which also makes Sir Hall feel a lot better. Therefore, in the past few days, Hall transferred all the shares held by his family to  All Newcastle United shares were transferred to Pei Wei, and he also stepped down from his position as the club's first shareholder.

    "It's okay, Sir." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Sheppard is more uncomfortable than me nowAccording to the rules, after I own more than half of the shares, I will be able to have the right to decide on the selection of the president of the Newcastle Clubthen he will  The position will be very embarrassing. If he is smart, he should choose a more dignified way to leave. "

    "Pei, you are really scary." Hall glanced at Pei Wei with a complicated look: "If you don't take action, you will be killed. But if you take action, you will kill someone But this kind of decision-making ability and vision may be what Newcastle needs most.  Stuff¡­ Also, I¡¯m surprised at how familiar you are with the UK stock market.¡±

    "As you said, I have a very professional financial team." Pei Wei smiled and picked up the cup: "I never do anything that I am not sure about because I am afraid of losing face."

    Hall also raised his glass and clinked it with him, then drank the red wine in the glass and murmured: "Shepard, my old friend I hope you can be smarter this time, maybe you can  He will be missed by Newcastle fans in the future"

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 556 It Belongs to You

    Like all Newcastle fans, Sheppard was stunned by the news that came overnight. Mr. Sheppard originally went on vacation after the season ended, and he was still dreaming about Newcastle participating in the next season.  If we achieve good results in the European Champions Cup, maybe the income from the Champions League can make up for more than half of the club's deficit.

    As a result, after hearing the news, Sheppard was simply caught off guard, especially since he was still on vacation abroad and had no time to rush back to Newcastle immediately. When John Hall announced his support for Pei Wei  Afterwards, Shepard's failure seemed certain.

    Shepard was not surprised by John Hall's move. In fact, the two had a pretty good personal relationship. Otherwise, Hall would not have urged him, as the second largest shareholder, to take over Newcastle when he announced his retirement.  However, as Newcastle United's performance deteriorated and Sheppard could not tolerate Hall's intentional or unintentional interference from behind, the relationship between the two gradually became worse, and they even became on the same page. At this time, he announced his support  Pei Wei is not surprising.

    You can understand it, but that doesn't mean Shepard will forgive Hall's "betrayal", at least in his view it is betrayal.

    "I can't be the chairman of Newcastle, but I can't let a non-Newcastle person be our pride - the chairman of Newcastle United! Newcastle's team must be run by Newcastle people, Hall, are you already confused?  Do you think an outsider will sincerely bring Newcastle back to glory? They just use Newcastle United as a profit-making tool!"

    On the way back to Newcastle, Shepard gritted his teeth and thought: "No. I will not allow this to happen, and we cannot allow our pride to become a tool for businessmen That Chinese has 60%  So what about the 7.3 shares, as long as it doesn¡¯t exceed 75%, then he can¡¯t fully control the club!¡±

    "Damn, why should I sell out 5% of my shares for such a small benefit? If the 5% of the shares are still in my hands, then I can hold on alone Now, just  You can find a way to stabilize other small shareholders. Just ask them not to transfer their shares They will do this. They are local Newcastle people who love the club and will not let an outsider have the opportunity to control the entire club.  "

    Shepard thought comfortingly, feeling a little more anxious.

    "Damn it, why did I choose this time to go on vacation They are so insidious. They must have started their plan after seeing me going on vacation. They are so insidious We can't let them succeed!"

    After finally getting back to Newcastle, Shepard, regardless of his age and fatigue from the journey, summoned other shareholders to hold an emergency board meeting overnight.  However, the situation did not make him feel so optimistic. Many people took a wait-and-see attitude. After all, these small shareholders had always followed John Hall's lead. Now John Hall has clearly supported Pei Wei, and Pei Wei has issued  The acquisition price is also very good, and not everyone is so exclusive.

    More importantly, after understanding Pei Wei¡¯s resume, especially after seeing his miraculous experience of turning a newly formed club into a domestic giant in China.  These die-hard Newcastle fans who long for the championship begin to vaguely feel that changing a chairman who can bring victory, even if he is a foreigner, is not so difficult to accept

    Forced into desperation, Shepard could only issue a brief statement the next day: "The board will meet soon to consider this bid. Newcastle shareholders are currently asked not to take any further action."

    "He is still resisting."

    After reading this statement, Pei Wei casually put away the newspaper in his hand: "But I think he has considered the seriousness After all, I have an absolute advantage in the shares. I have the right to re-appoint a new chairman. This  It's something he can't resist."

    "He will not give up easily." Hall sighed: "I have been an old friend for decades. I know his character very well It seems that I have to go talk to him."

    "No need for the time being." Pei Wei shook his head: "I don't think it would be a wise decision for you to go to him at this time He is on fire right now, and it's hard for him to listen to your words. It's better to wait for a few days before talking. Now  July is not here yet, we still have enough time.¡±

    Pei Wei was right. In the next few days, Shepard, who had lost the opportunity, frequently attacked the media.  Hope the decline can be reversed.  And his attack seemed quite violent.

    On June 15, Shepard said in the "Daily Express": "Unless Pei Wei can control more than 75% of the club's shares, he will not be able to do anything."

    &nbsp; The very next day, Shepard made another statement in the "Echo": "He cannot fully control the club, he cannot change the resolutions, the club's terms or agreements. Yes, now he is the largest shareholder,  But so what? Sky is now Manchester United¡¯s largest shareholder.¡±

    Next, his words changed: "He has spent more than 60 million, but he will spend more, because he not only wants to bid for my shares, but also wants to bid for all other shareholders I don't believe it.  He can still do that, and even if he can, I doubt how much money he will be able to invest in the transfer market after paying so many pounds to acquire Newcastle Maybe he will sell  To cash in some players? You know Newcastle¡¯s current players are all very good. Without them, we wouldn¡¯t be able to reach the European Champions League.¡±

    "Haha, our Chairman Sheppard has begun to waver now." Pei Wei said with a smile: "He has begun to relent, because he has now realized that other shareholders are not of the same mind as him The biggest mistake he made  He just sold 5% of his shares, and now he only holds 24.8% of his shares Haha, a mere 0.2% of his shares has become his biggest weakness. I can completely skip him and go directly.  By acquiring the shares from other small shareholders, he still won¡¯t be able to stop me from controlling the entire club.¡±

    "Then it's time for me to talk to him." Hall said knowingly.

    "No, Sir, it's not just you, but also me. Let's go together." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    After waiting at the agreed place for nearly an hour, Pei Wei and Hall saw Shepard walking over angrily. However, Pei Wei and Hall, who had been left alone by Shepard for an hour, were not upset at all.  However, Shepard was very excited.

    "I hope to get the shares in your hands." Pei Wei said straight to the point.

    "No, it's impossible!" Sheppard waved his arms: "I will never allow Newcastle United to fall into the hands of a non-Newcastle man! Absolutely impossible!"

    After shouting this excitedly, Sheppard turned to Hall again: "I really didn't expect that you would actually do this! Have you forgotten the oath we made at that time? We will let Newcastle regain its glory in our hands.  !¡±

    Hall shook his head and didn't speak. Pei Wei next to him spoke, and he said sharply: "When are you planning to recreate the glory? The 1900 era? In that decade, Newcastle won three top league championshipsor five?"  The decade? Newcastle won three FA Cup championships in the 1950s What about the rest? You know Newcastle's last championship was in 1969 Newcastle is not short of money, and it is not short of people. Why can't it always be there?  Achieve good results? There has been no championship in 44 years. What is Newcastle's problem? Newcastle people are extremely eager for glory, but how many people in this world have experienced those glories? Maybe you are one, and so is Sir Hall. It's a pity.  Newcastle fans today are too young and were not born as early as you were."

    Pei Wei's harsh words made Shepard's face turn red and white, and Hall next to him didn't look too good either. After a while, Shepard finally gave up, sat down on the stool, and said helplessly: "Even if it doesn't happen,  With my shares, you can also control the clubwhy bother forcing me, an old man"

    "I'm not forcing you, but for a club, going public is not a good choice There are too many shareholders and too many constraints. Just trying to calm down internal conflicts is enough to consume all the energy  Moreover, listed clubs must be subject to the restriction of 'breakeven'. Even if I want to invest more, I can't do it What I need is a club that can devote all its energy to developing the club, not a club that spends all day  A club that needs to discuss issues with its major shareholders.¡±

    "But how can I know whether you will immediately use the club to create profits regardless of the team's performance after gaining full control of the club? Without shares, we have no way to restrict you  What reason do you have to reassure me?" Shepard calmed down and asked calmly.

    "I can't make you any promises." Pei Wei shook his head: "But I think you should know something about me now With my wealth, do I need to use a football club to make profits? You know, a football club  The income is not too high, especially compared with investment.¡±

    After a pause, Pei Wei said the last sentence: "I dare not say how many championships I will bring after taking charge of Newcastle, but I can guarantee that Newcastle fans can feel hope and happiness."

    These words broke Shepard¡¯s last line of defense. He shook his head feebly: ¡°Okay, you win, I agree to your acquisition request.¡±?¡­From today Newcastle Football Club is yours.  "

    Pei Wei laughed sincerely: "No, Newcastle belongs to Newcastle people As for me, I am just a manager."

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 557 This is Pei

    On June 20, the Chinese businessman's acquisition of Newcastle United shares, which has been a hot topic in the UK recently, came to a final conclusion. Newcastle United's current chairman Sheppard announced that after a collective resolution by the board of directors, he and other shareholders  A total of 32.7% of the shares owned were transferred to St. James Capital Company at a price of 100 pence per share. At this point, Pei Wei owned all the shares of Newcastle United - other shareholders prepared in Sheppard  After transferring the shares, they knew that their persistence had no meaning, and they could only turn the shares in their hands into useless paper - as long as Pei Wei announced the privatization of the club, their shares would be worthless.

    Originally, Pei Wei only needed to acquire all the shares in Shepard's hands to reach 90%, because the other shareholders combined were less than 10%, but Shepard insisted on either acquiring all of them, or all of them.  No acquisition - His persistence made Pei Wei awe-inspiring. After all, at this time, he could still consider other shareholders, which in itself has proved his quality.

    "He is a good man." Pei Wei sighed and said to Hall. Hall nodded: "Yes, he is a good man, but he has no ability In 1997, I only noticed the former point, but not the latter point.  Pei, I know you are a capable person, can you realize the dream of me and Shepard? The championship, what we want is just the championship.¡±

    "I can only assure you that Newcastle will go on a more correct path After all, the game cannot be completely controlled But I am sure that within two years, at least one championship will be won."

    "That would be great, no matter what championship it is" Hall rubbed his hands excitedly: "The era when Newcastle did not have a championship has been too long. Even I can't recall the excitement when I won the championship."

    "I will do it." Pei Wei showed a smile: "In the next few years, Newcastle fans will definitely be able to relive that mood"

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    "It has been three days since Pei, a businessman from China, acquired Newcastle All English fans are paying attention to the second group that has successfully acquired a Premier League club in the eleven-year history of the Premier League and it is not Fulham.  The influence is limited to local teams, but to Newcastle, which has a long history and has the most supporters in the entire British continent I think both Newcastle fans and supporters of other teams are very interested in this Chinese.  Now, let¡¯s interview the current owner of Newcastle, Pei from China.¡±

    After the local Newcastle TV reporter said a few words to the camera, he immediately turned around and hurriedly caught up with Pei Wei, who had just walked out of No. 14 Tyne Street, where the Newcastle club is located, and stretched out his microphone: "Mr. Pei.  , I am a reporter from Newcastle TV station. I hope to have a brief interview with you. I wonder if you have time"

    Pei Wei stopped and replied with a smile: "Why notI'd be happy to."

    The reporter didn¡¯t expect Pei Wei to agree so readily.  He made a gesture to the cameraman behind him, and the cameraman immediately pointed the camera at Pei Wei. Then the reporter began to ask: "Peican I call you that? Thank you, as a successful businessman,  What factors prompted you to invest in the acquisition of Newcastle Football Club?"

    "Yes, I am a businessman, but I am also a fan In China, I also own a football club for nearly ten years. During this time, I poured all my heart and soul into that club.  It also made me interested enough in buying a club in Europe, and I chose the Premier League because it has unlimited potential and a good environment," Pei Wei replied with a smile.

    ??Obviously this sentence was very useful to this English reporter. After all, it is also a very honorable thing for people from other countries to praise their country's league for how well it is run.  So his next question seemed much softer: "Then why did you choose Newcastle? After all, this team has not won any honors for forty-three years."

    "It is true, but it is more challenging, isn't it? Newcastle has a long history and nobility, but also has the largest fan group in England. They are loyal, kind and have a unique personality that is deeply rooted in their hearts.  It attracted me, so I chose Newcastle. It is a pity that such a long-established team has not won a championship for a long time. My purpose is to make up for this regret."  Wei is already familiar with it.

    "You have obtained all the shares of Newcastle United. What is your next step? Are you planning to make Newcastle private and withdraw from the London trading market?" The reporter asked the third question."This is of course. In fact, for football clubs, going public is not a good choice. It may not be able to raise much funds from the market. On the contrary, it will be greatly restricted For example, investment in the transfer market is  It cannot exceed the income, which is obviously not enough. Only after the club becomes private can I invest enough money in the transfer market." Pei Wei replied with a smile: "In fact, I have started to do so, maybe today.  Newcastle will be out of the London trade in the evening."

    "So how much do you plan to invest? Will there be a big purge within the team?" The reporter keenly discovered the meaning of Pei Wei's words. In fact, this is also the topic that concerns the fans the most.

    "Investment? It probably won't be less than the money I used to acquire Newcastle As for purging, I don't agree with this word. Newcastle is a team participating in the Champions League, so the players must also meet the status and strength of championship-level players.  The deficient players will be transferred out, and the ones left behind will be the best. The players I want will only be the best." Pei Wei said lightly: "Of course, in order to achieve this goal, I will also introduce some.  Excellent player.¡±

    The reporter opened his mouth wide, of course, more because of Pei Wei's previous sentence - you must know that Pei Wei has spent more than 100 million pounds to acquire the entire Newcastle United club. If so much money is invested in the transfer market,  , how much turmoil that will cause in the European transfer market!

    Buying players worth 100 million pounds - that will be two Zidane or two and a half Vieri and a little more than two Figo - what a concept!  It seems that no team in the history of the Premier League has invested so much money in one season, and few have even reached half of it!

    "Are you telling the truth? One hundred million pounds invested in the transfer market?" The reporter who came back to his senses asked eagerly.

    "That's right, 100 million." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Maybe you don't know me yet but in the future you will understand that I never lie when it comes to football."

    "Then what do you think of Alan Shearer?" The reporter asked another question.

    "He is the banner of Newcastle." Pei Wei understood the reporter's intention: "I'm sure he is in our plan He has always been the most intimidating striker in the Premier League, before and now.  If he wants, he can stay at Newcastle until he retires and I would be very interested to see his 400th official goal, his 300th Premier League goal and his 200th goal for Newcastle  ¡­¡±

    After Pei Wei said this, the reporter understood that the Chinese team was very familiar with Newcastle, or at least Alan Shearer, because at the end of last season and the first half of last season, Shearer scored  He scored his 200th Premier League goal, his 300th official match goal and his 100th goal for Newcastle. Pei Wei just added one hundred to these three numbers just now.  Although this seems unlikely now, after all, Shearer is almost 32 years old, and it is impossible for him to score more than 30 league goals for three consecutive seasons as he did when he was young - this kind of performance is almost unrepeatable.

    After asking a few more questions, the short interview ended. After shaking hands with Pei Wei and saying goodbye, the reporter turned to face the camera and said: "I think from the questions just now, everyone should have a clear understanding of this Newcastle United team."  We have a preliminary understanding of the team's controller What kind of person is he? A wealthy person, a person who loves football, a person who has a deep understanding of Newcastle United, and a person who is willing to invest in the team.  This is Pei Maybe we should put aside his nationality and have greater hope for Newcastle's future. I hope he can save Newcastle from the second division like Sir Hall did in 1992.  Our pride returns to its former glory.¡±

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    This interview was then made into a short film, and the name of the short film was "This is Pei". According to statistics from the local Newcastle TV station, when the short film was broadcast, the ratings increased by 13 percentage points, which is enough to prove  How much the local Newcastle fans care about the new chairman.

    "Well, it seems I'm quite photogenic. Do I look like a middle-aged version of Marlon Brando?" Pei Wei was also watching the short film next to the TV. His narcissistic words made Hall turn the page.  Rolling his eyes: "But the name of this short film is good, 'This is Pei'. I like this name. It is the best introduction to me."

    "You should know that successfully acquiring the club is only the first step." Hall reminded him from the side.

    "Yes, I know. The next step is to announce that the club is privately owned, and then to prepare for the new season Mr. Hall, I am not unfamiliar with these things at all. You know,"At Yunjia Tianyu, I was personally responsible for all important transfers.  "Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders and said.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 558 Consultant Robson

    On June 22, Pei Wei officially announced the privatization of Newcastle United Club and removed the name of Newcastle United shares from the London trading market. This means that after five years of unsuccessful listing and fundraising, Newcastle United  , once again returned to the industry of independent management.

    Unlike the last time Sky TV¡¯s acquisition of Manchester United led to the intervention of the British government, Pei Wei¡¯s acquisition went smoothly this time, mainly because Pei Wei¡¯s operation was carried out in a secretive manner in the early stage, and it only took less than a month.  The acquisition was completed within a short period of time, and John Hall's public support also prevented Newcastle fans from expressing much opposition. You must know that the British government intervened because the acquisition of Sky TV was too long.  Coupled with the collective opposition of Manchester United's small shareholders, although they do not own many stocks, their prestige and incitement among fans are very high. The wave of opposition from countless Manchester United fans forced the British government to intervene.

    In any case, Pei Wei's acquisition was successful. Even if the British government comes forward again, it will not be able to make any intervention. This is an era that pays attention to rules. Pei Wei is already impeccable in the rules. The British government will not risk the collapse of the entire Premier League rules.  risk any interference with him.

    But as Hall said, acquiring the club is only the first step. In order to acquire Newcastle United, Pei Wei invested more than 100 million pounds in the stock market alone, to be precise, 115 million pounds.  With such a high price, Pei Wei would certainly not let go easily.

    Immediately afterwards, Pei Wei dissolved the board of directors - after all the stocks were in his hands.  The board of directors has no meaning anymore, and Pei Wei naturally becomes the new chairman of Newcastle.

    After disbanding the board of directors, a team brought by Pei Wei immediately entered the Newcastle Club. These people were all brought by Pei Wei from Yunjia Tianyu, and they were all staff with rich club management experience. Although the Chinese League  It is far from comparable to the Premier League, but it is the same in terms of club management.  With the help of these staff members, Pei Wei was able to quickly establish full control within the club.

    As for Yunjia Tianyu Club after losing these staff members.  It will not lead to operational paralysis. Pei Wei did not bring all the manpower, but only nearly half of the manpower. The missing staff will be supplemented locally at home, and it will still operate well.

    The staff brought by Pei Wei are basically responsible for some of the more critical departments, such as finance and accounting, while the basic staff in other places are still held by the original staff of Newcastle.  In the early days of taking over Newcastle, stability was still the main focus.

    Just as Mourinho said to Pei Wei some time ago, there are three people who need to be stabilized in Newcastle, because their status in the hearts of Newcastle fans is supreme. The first is Honorary Chairman John Hall.  Next is head coach Bobby Robson, and then captain forward Alan Shearer.  Once these three people are stable, Newcastle will not be in chaos.

    John Hall has now firmly stood behind Pei Wei, and Alan Shearer does not need Pei Wei to come forward to appease him. Besides, that was after the pre-season training started, so what Pei Wei has to do now is to visit  Meet head coach Bobby Robson.

    "Jose. Have you come to Newcastle? Oh, great, I think the two of us should go visit your mentor I heard that he has become bedridden again recently, whether it is me, the current chairman of Newcastle, or you  It seems that Mr. Robson¡¯s former disciples should express our concern.¡±

    "Okay, I'll be right over To be honest, I haven't seen Mr. Robson for a long time, since he left Barcelona"

    Pei Wei and Mourinho came to Sir Bobby Robson's home in Newcastle, County Durham. The old coach felt a little uncomfortable after the end of the season. When he was examined, he found a shadow on his lungs.  , after further examination, it was confirmed that Lao Shuai had suffered from lung cancer.  This surprised his relatives and friends.  Because Robson does not smoke, he only occasionally smokes a few cigars at Christmas.

    ? But what makes Newcastle people happy is that.  The surgery at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, where doctors removed an egg-sized tumor from one of the football legend's lungs, was so successful that doctors say he will now be confined to bed at home.

    Bobby Robson is a gentleman on the football field and a fighter. He is 70 years old this year, but after he turned 60, he has suffered from two types of cancer. The first time was in 1992.  He was diagnosed with bowel cancer and fully recovered after surgery. The second time was in 1995, when he was diagnosed with oral cancer. That time Robson underwent nine hours of surgery.Surgery, doctors even privately predicted that he would only have about a year and a half to live, but five years later, the tenacious Highlander was standing on the sidelines of St. James' Stadium cheering for the Magpies without any problems - this time, the operation was  the third time.

    After seeing Mourinho, Sir Robson seemed very happy: "Jose, I have heard about you in China. You did a good job I have watched your game and the players you command are  It is really not easy to do this when we are attacking with an offensive method that is infinitely close to European style.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s just because of your teachings.¡± Mourinho bowed slightly and said respectfully.

    This was the first time Pei Wei heard Mourinho talking to football people in such a tone, and he secretly admired him. Robson is indeed a person worthy of respect in all aspects, whether it is his level or his personality.  character.

    "Mr. Robson, this is the first time we meet. I am Pei Wei, a friend of Jose." Pei Wei also stepped forward, stood side by side with Mourinho in front of Robson and introduced himself. For this kind of person who is indeed worthy of respect,  As a person, Pei Wei never minded making a low profile, and he did not report his identity as the chairman of Newcastle.

    "Mr. Hall has already told me that I am very happy to see an ambitious chairman like you in charge of the Newcastle Club." Robson also bowed politely. It was obvious that he already knew Pei Wei's identity:  "I have also heard about your achievements in China. Professor Wenger and Jose are both very good coaches. Being able to choose them speaks volumes about your unique vision."

    "Your appreciation is my greatest honor." Pei Wei replied with a smile: "I am here purely to visit you as a former supporter and fan of yours, not to mention that Jose and I are very good friends in private.  My friend, his teacher is also my elder.¡±

    Robson showed a heartfelt smile: "You have the unique courtesy of the Chinese. I went to China last year, and it left me with a wonderful impression. As the only ancient civilization that has passed down its own culture,  , China is really desirable.¡±

    After a few more pleasantries, it was obvious that Robson still took Pei Wei's identity as club chairman to heart: "Pei, I think we don't have to waste time. After all, you are now the chairman of Newcastle, and I am still the chairman of the club for the time being.  "The manager of Newcastle, I think we can take this opportunity to discuss the future development of Newcastle."

    "It's what I asked for." Pei Wei said: "In addition to visiting you today, I also want to discuss the next season with you After all, your physical condition is not very good. I suggest you take more rest. You know, you  "Your body has suffered too much damage in the past ten years, and the head coaching position may be a little too tiring for you."

    "Football is my life. No matter what, as long as I can still direct the game, I don't think I will leave football." Robson looked a little sad, but still said cheerfully.

    "No, I don't mean to fire you You are a valuable asset to world football. Leaving football is a huge loss to you and to world football." Pei Wei said sincerely:  "I suggest that it is best for you to step back so that you can continue to enjoy football without being too tired If you are happy, I would like to hire you as Newcastle's technical consultant and use your experience to guide us juniors.  Keep moving forward without taking many detoursand you can keep this position as long as you want."

    Robson had a thoughtful look on his face. Although he had been attacked by three cancers in a row, Robson was still in good health. However, after suffering from continuous pain, Robson was indeed unable to direct the game.  I feel that, especially the position of football head coach has never been easy, not to mention that the Premier League head coach also has the power to buy players. They are more like standard football managers than mere head coaches. Because of this, they are  While enjoying greater power, they also bear more pressure.

    "Yes, teacher, although I have great confidence in my coaching ability, after all, I have been away from European football for more than three years. I need your guidance." Mourinho also said sincerely.  .

    Robson pondered for a long time and suddenly laughed: "It seems that it is indeed time for me to take a back seat The world now is a world of young people What's more, I can rest assured that I will hand over the team to Jose  Okay, Pei, I agree with your request. When I have a good rest, I will appear as Newcastle's technical advisor."

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 559: The Magic Bird Takes Over

    The night sky in Newcastle is cool and breezy.

    Perhaps due to the offshore situation, although the time has entered summer, the weather is not that hot. After saying goodbye to Robson's house, Pei Wei and Mourinho did not return to the hotel where they were staying.  Take a stroll through the quiet streets.

    "With such good weather, it's nice to walk occasionally." Pei Wei said to Mourinho with a smile: "We got a good result today Mr. Robson is indeed a very good coach.  , but after all, he is old and not in good health. It is also a good thing for him to step down from the busy head coach position. "

    Mourinho was silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked Pei Wei: "Pei, did you make such a decision because of the teacher's health or to fulfill your promise to me? To be honest, I was very reluctant.  I took the position of teacher, although I am very interested in this position.¡±

    Pei Wei paused for a moment, with a smile on his face: "To be honest, it's both. I said we will be the best partners. If the two of us join forces, there will be no president or head coach like us."  A harmonious relationship As for Mr. Robson, out of consideration for his health, I think it is definitely good for his health to come to a relatively leisurely position as a consultant. Mr. Robson is already seventy years old this year.  , there is a saying in China that "people have rarely lived seventy years old", which means that after reaching the age of seventy, people are already considered to be old Although under the current medical environment, it is not too difficult to live to the age of seventy.  thing. But after all, the organs in the human body have begun to gradually age, and I don¡¯t know when this or that problem will appear. Although I admire Mr. Robson¡¯s fighting spirit to defeat cancer three times in a row, after all, the body has been damaged three times.  It's a serious impact, if it's a young person, it's okay. As an old man, it's hard to get back to your best. If you just insist on it, you will only overdraw your life Compared with life, football is insignificant.  I think. This move is not only for you, but also for Mr. Robson himself. At least on this point, I have a clear conscience. I don¡¯t want to see a 70-year-old man suffering from cancer still fighting on the front line and retreating.  He deserves to be in the second line."

    "The teacher's body is indeed no longer as good as before." Mourinho looked at the sky blankly.  An expression of recollection appeared on his face: "When I first met him in 1992, he was as energetic as a young man. Although he was strict, he never used any devilish training methods in training, and  He can communicate well with every player"

    Mourinho smiled self-deprecatingly: "I had just retired at that time, and I was sent by Sporting Lisbon to be his Portuguese translator. Maybe it was because I got along well with him, so I have been following him since then. Constantly.  I have always been a translator, but I have been constantly learning coaching knowledge from him, and he has never had any reservations in teaching me all these things, not because I am just a translator.  Just looked down on me Even in Barcelona, ??he was always in good spirits and would argue with me and Cruyff on tactical issues until dawn At that time, I often argued with Cruyff over tactical differences.  We quarreled, but he never quarreled with us.¡±

    "He is a respectable coach. No one can deny this." Pei Wei wanted to dilute the atmosphere and pretended to smile casually: "But it's good now. You are with him again.  And this time it's you as the head coach My big coach, you have to do your homework from now on. Before the pre-season training starts, you can give me a list of names of the players you need.  Then I go and buy it, just like we always do at Yunjia Tianyu.¡±

    "I started doing my homework a long time ago." Mourinho said lightly: "I watched all Newcastle's games last season. Basically, I already have in mind which players can be retained and which players do not need to be retained.  I¡¯ll give you a rough idea of ??the list soon.¡±

    "Okay." Pei Wei snapped his fingers: "I absolutely trust you in this regard. Let me tell you, my scouts have provided me with several outstanding players. I will tell you the details when the time comes.  I think you will be interested."

    Mourinho nodded. He has always trusted Pei Wei's vision of players. Although he doesn't know if it will work in Europe, Mourinho believes in his own judgment. When the time comes, he will not see  Pei Wei has long promised that he will only make suggestions regarding players. The final decision-making power still lies with Mourinho. Pei Wei will never force Mourinho to accept that he does not  Players needed.

    "I know you don't want superstars, but players who suit your tactics.Pei Wei snickered in his heart: "I will not make the same mistake as Abramovich. After all, I am not the head coach."  "

    "I'm a little curious, Jose." Pei Wei asked a new question: "It's only been more than a month since you guessed that I would buy Newcastle United. Could it be that in this short period of more than a month, you have made a decision about Newcastle United?"  Do all the players know each other very well? To be honest, I can¡¯t believe it.¡±

    "Boss, I have long said that as a club owner, you know football better than most presidents, but you are not a professional head coach after all." Mourinho sighed: "As a head coach  In addition to knowing your own players, you also need to have a certain understanding of other famous clubs, because these clubs are likely to become your opponents Although I am in China, I have always targeted European clubs.  , so I don¡¯t know anything about Newcastle¡¯s situation. With a general understanding and a month of focus, I think any qualified head coach will have a thorough understanding.¡±

    "I think I now know the difference between amateurs and professionals." Pei Wei sighed: "I am just a relatively high-level fan at best, and you are the experts. I think I should be less involved in specific aspects in the future.  The decision has been made, after all, this is not China Alas, one less thing is fun.¡±

    Time has entered July, and Newcastle fans got bad news. Their beloved Sir Robson is now bedridden due to lung cancer surgery. Some time ago, he had submitted his resignation to the club, requesting to resign as Newcastle head coach.

    This news made Newcastle fans worried. After all, after Keegan, who led the team to the Premier League and almost won the Premier League championship, resigned, his successors, neither Dalglish nor Gullit, were able to lead the team to the top.  , and Robson immediately brought Newcastle to the Champions League after taking office. This is the second head coach to do this in 20 years. Now the club has finally improved in performance, and there is a new owner who is willing to continue.  Investment (Newcastle fans were surprised and delighted that Pei Wei was ready to invest 100 million in the transfer market), but a sudden illness caused Sir Robson to announce his resignation. What should we do?

    Anyone who is a fan will know the importance of a good head coach, especially Newcastle fans who have a deeper feeling. The players are still the same players in the past two years, basically there is no change, but Robson has led this team to the League Cup.  The team that was aiming for the championship just brought it to the Champions League. The gap between good coaches and ordinary coaches is evident.

    Robson¡¯s previous head coach Gullit is a legendary star, but that does not necessarily mean that he is also an excellent coach.

    After Robson, who will become the new head coach of the Magpies and lead this team that is extremely hungry for championships to move forward?

    On July 6, Newcastle Club issued a statement: "After trying our best to retain Sir Robson, we have to admit that we will lose this meritorious head coach. For the sake of Sir Robson's health, we have to give up.  But when Sir Robson recovers, he will serve as the club's chief technical advisor and continue to lead his beloved team forward."

    This announcement made the Magpies fans both sad and happy. The sad thing is that they are still going to lose the manager with the best performance in five years. The happy thing is that the new club executives value Sir Robson as much as they do, and Robson  Sir Alex will still return to the Newcastle club after his recovery, although he will appear in the position of technical advisor at that time.

    ¡°At least he¡¯s still here ¨C that¡¯s what Newcastle fans are thinking.

    After accepting this fact, Newcastle fans began to care about another question: Who is the new head coach?

    After joining the Newcastle club, Pei Wei made a series of moves that made Newcastle fans very happy, including retaining Sir Hall's lifelong honorary chairmanship, hiring Sir Robson as the club's technical consultant in advance and promising to invest huge sums in the transfer market.  The funds made Newcastle fans extremely happy, making them feel the hopeful scene when John Hall took over in 1992, but just when they were expecting that the generous chairman Pei would bring a world-class figure to Newcastle  As a famous coach, Newcastle Club¡¯s latest statement made them angry.

    "Newcastle Club hired Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho as its new head coach with a four-year contract. Newcastle Club looks forward to the club reaching a new peak under the leadership of the new coach."

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 560: Abu Arrives

    "Jose Mourinho, who is he?"

    This was after the Newcastle club announced the candidate for the new head coach. Newcastle's local newspaper "The Echo" used half a page with only these few huge words, while another newspaper "Newcastle Daily" did not adopt opportunistic measures.  method, but reported a detailed resume of Mourinho: ¡°Born in Setubal, Portugal in 1963, he has a father who is well-known locally (who once served as a substitute goalkeeper for the Portuguese national team).  Perhaps for this reason, he became a professional goalkeeper, but failed extremely. He quit professional football at the age of 28. After spending a period of ordinary work in two unknown clubs, he entered Sporting Lisbon and served as the head coach at the time.  He was the translator for Sporting Lisbon head coach Sir Bobby Robson, and then he followed Sir Robson as a translator and assistant coach in Porto and Barcelona. After Sir Robson left Barcelona, ??he served as Van Gaal's assistant.  , left Barcelona in 2000 and disappeared from the European football circle. He served as the head coach of the Chinese League Yunjia Tianyu Club. In the three seasons of 2000, 2001 and 2002, he led the team to win two Chinese top league championships.  , a Chinese Cup champion and a top league runner-up. It is worth mentioning that this club is the private club of Newcastle¡¯s current chairman Pei Wei.¡±

    At the end of the article, "Newcastle Daily" said in a sarcastic tone: "Perhaps our new chairman believes that letting this head coach who has won two league championships in the Chinese League as the head coach of Newcastle will enable Newcastle to achieve the same success.  number of championships. Maybe in his mind, the Chinese League and the Premier League are exactly the same level.¡±

    This sentence completely incited the dissatisfaction in the hearts of Newcastle fans. Originally, Newcastle fans were very dissatisfied with a Chinese becoming their chairman. If it weren't for the highly respected Sir Hall's announcement of support, Pei Wei's several actions after taking office were  If it was well received by them, they would have already held demonstrations to express their dissatisfaction, and now is the time.  Finding an opportunity, a group of Newcastle fans gathered in front of the Newcastle headquarters the next day.  He began to express his dissatisfaction constantly.

    "Fortunately, the pre-season training hasn't started yet, otherwise wouldn't these people gather around the training base?" Pei Wei smiled bitterly as he looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the group of people across the street holding banners and shouting protest slogans.  : "They are too lenient, right? Do I have to find an English head coach to satisfy them? England has not produced a very good head coach in the past ten years. Even if there is, it is from other clubs."  How can I get my heart out?"

    "I think they are dissatisfied because I am not famous at all." Mourinho snorted.  His face also darkened.

    "No way, being famous in this world always gives you an advantage, but what does it matter?" Pei Wei smiled and patted Mourinho on the shoulder: "Wait until you lead the team to win a championship.  After that, those who are still scolding you today will become your most loyal supporters in the blink of an eye - for Newcastle fans, no matter how important tradition is, it is not as important as real championships."

    "But what are you going to do now?" Mourinho frowned and glanced at the group of protesting fans: "They are protesting here all day long, which will have a greater impact on the club's preparations. When the training camp starts. They  Maybe we will protest near the training base.¡±

    "It seems that the only way to come forward is to find Sir Robson." Pei Wei sighed: "Sir Hall's support has allowed me to gain a firm foothold. Similarly, Sir Robson's support will also allow you to temporarily gain a firm foothold. As long as  If they don¡¯t protest now and win a few games after the league starts, all opposition will disappear.¡±

    It seems that no one was instigating the Newcastle fans' protest this time. They just came to protest spontaneously. After Sir Robson issued a statement and was optimistic about Mourinho, his former disciple, the opposition voices slowly disappeared.  There was no sound of people gathering to protest at the Newcastle headquarters, and Newcastle temporarily entered a state of calm.

    However, Newcastle calmed down, and the English football world was boiling again - the second foreign tycoon to enter the Premier League this season appeared. Russian tycoon Abramovich announced that he had purchased all of Chelsea Club from former chairman Bates.  shares.  Became the third foreign club chairman in the Premier League (the first two were Fulham chairman Egyptian Fayed. The second one was Newcastle chairman Pei Wei, a Chinese)!

    But although Abramovich took over in a high-profile manner, the impact in the Premier League was not as great as Pei Wei's taking over in Newcastle.  This is the difference between the first and the second. What's more, Chelsea's domestic influence is not as great as Newcastle's, and?Even abroad, Chelsea is not more famous than Newcastle.

    This is why Pei Wei needs to take the entire club into his hands as soon as possible, because he does not know the specific time of Abramovich's acquisition of Chelsea. He only knows that it is this summer, and the one who succeeds first in the acquisition will always take advantage.  At least before Abramovich spends money like crazy, people seem to be paying more attention to Newcastle United's every move.

    But soon, Abramovich attracted the attention of all England.

    After he took over Chelsea, the first news he announced was enough to shock the whole of England!

    Since the establishment of the Premier League in 1992, the most successful club in England has naturally been Manchester United. After the 1992 generation came to prominence, in the past eleven Premier League seasons, the Red Devils have won eight league championships and three football championships.  Total Cup, one League Cup, four Community Shields.  A European Champions Cup champion and a Toyota Cup champion, not only in the Premier League, but in the entire European continent, perhaps only AC Milan, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich can compare with them in terms of honors.

    In addition to the number of championships, their club management is definitely No. 1 in the Premier League. In terms of operating income, perhaps only Real Madrid in the Galacticos era in Europe can compare with them.

    On a competitive level, Manchester United relies on Sir Alex Ferguson.  At the operational level, they rely on CEO Peter Kenyon.

    ??And this person is second only to coach Ferguson in importance within Manchester United.  Then he was poached by Abramovich with a large sum of money and became the CEO of Chelsea!

    This shock is absolutely unparalleled!

    For Manchester United, if Sir Alex Ferguson single-handedly created the glory of the Manchester United dynasty, then Peter Kenyon single-handedly created the glory of the Manchester United business empire!

    Abramovich¡¯s move was indeed extraordinary. He poached one of the two pillars of Manchester United, the most powerful team in the Premier League!

    Everyone feels it keenly.  This season¡¯s Premier League will probably be more lively than ever!  With the two strong players Manchester United and Arsenal competing endlessly, there are two new strong competitors with strong financial backing. I am afraid that the Premier League in the new season will no longer be a two-strong competition for hegemony. It is very likely that  It¡¯s a four-nation battle, maybe even more!

    This discovery has excited Premier League fans in other parts of the world, who have watched Ferguson and Wenger compete for so many years.  Although it is exciting, it is also a bit boring. Now that there are two new competitors, the Premier League in the new season will probably be even more exciting!

    "As expected, Abu finally took action!" Pei Wei put down the newspaper and told Su Mei after the successful acquisition of Newcastle.  Su Mei and her son had also come to Newcastle from China to stay with Pei Wei. For this reason, Pei Wei bought a mansion in Newcastle and moved in the next day.

    "Are you familiar with him too?" Su Mei asked with a smile: "But his move is indeed a sensation. If he had just purchased Chelsea, with you as a jewel in front, he would not have caused such a big sensation.  But Kenyon was poached this time Even I know how important he is to Manchester United. Such a person can be poached by him Husband, you were suppressed by him this time.  ¡±

    "I am a person who never competes for the moment." Pei Wei replied with a smile: "Besides, it is not good to always focus on us. He can try his best. Because Chelsea and Newcastle are still very different.  , but I am different. Just touching one Robson has caused me so much trouble!"

    "Then why don't you poach Kenyon? To be honest, Kenyon is just a profit-seeking person As long as you are willing, you can poach him in advance. Such a business talent is not easy to find." Su Mei asked a little strangely  .

    "To be honest, I don't want to poach him, and I may not be able to poach him." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "As soon as Abramovich successfully acquired Chelsea, he immediately announced that he had poached Kenyon. This shows that he has already started to contact Kenyon.  Kenyon, I was not willing to let people know about my acquisition in advance What's more, although Kenyon's business ability is outstanding, his style is not very suitable in a football club, although Manchester United is known as the best business manager.  A successful club, but they are not too rich. Sir Alex Ferguson has not spent money on the market for several years. In addition, his biggest weakness is that he does not understand football. "

    After a pause, Pei Wei said with a smile: "Besides, what will I do after he comes? I can't just be a hands-off boss, right? I can also hold this executive position myself. In addition, Newcastle will expand its business in the future."  Influence, the first market to expand is China, and his understanding of China's situation cannot be as good as mine, so why should I risk offending Manchester United to dig???  "

    Pei Wei stretched and said, "Okay, while everyone's attention is on Chelsea, we can also do some moves."

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 561 The Origin of the Storm

    "Jose, I think you can say what you think about the players today."

    Nearly a month before the pre-season training, Pei Wei found Mourinho: "Although Newcastle performed well last year, it is obviously still a little short of a championship with the current lineup. How about it? What do you think?  ¡±

    "Newcastle United's current first team is too big, with a total of twenty-eight players. In my opinion, no more than fifteen of them can be useful in the new season. Boss, it seems you have to open your wallet.  "

    Mourinho replied: "Newcastle has actually been quite good in recent years, especially in terms of offense. Alan Shearer has always been the most stable forward. Although Bellamy has a weird temper, he is a good guy in the locker room.  Bombs and unrest, but his skills and speed are what Newcastle need. Robert, Solano and Dyer are also excellent offensive players. Newcastle's problem is mainly on the defensive line. "

    "This is similar to my opinion. In modern football, defense is definitely the most important link. No team can win the championship with a mess of defense, not even Brazil Look at this from Newcastle.  Well, except for Woodgate, the others can only be considered second-rate even in the Premier League. The Frenchman Bernard on the left is pretty good, with excellent offensive and defensive capabilities. The two on the right are simply rubbish. I really don¡¯t know.  How could Sir Robson tolerate such two full-backs?" Pei Wei nodded.

    "It seems you have a good eye for players." Mourinho laughed, but he would not deny this.  After all, when he was in China, Pei Wei was famous for his excellent vision for finding foreign players. At least when it comes to judging whether a player is good or not, Pei Wei's evaluation of Mourinho should also be considered very seriously.

    "Well, it's not an option to continue the discussion like this. Why don't you just make a list and just write down the players you want to keep on it? The ones you don't need will either be thrown into the reserve team or transferred out, and then you'll tell  Which positions do I need to add players to? If there are candidates you like, just put them forward. If there are no suitable ones at the moment, let me be responsible for finding them. Do you think this will work?"

    "Okay, this is also a good idea. You know my habits. In addition to the goalkeeper, I only need about 24 to 26 first-line players. It is enough There are no more garbage players.  use."

    "In addition, you should pay attention to the issue of labor certificates. Non-international players outside the EU cannot obtain Premier League labor certificates." Pei Wei reminded: "Don't give me any problems then Just like Didier, I  I also want him very much, but he only joined the Ivory Coast national team this year and has not played a few games. He will definitely not be able to come to the Premier League.¡±

    "I know, damn labor certificate" Mourinho cursed like other Premier League coaches. For them, the labor certificate is indeed something they hate to the bone.  For example, if there is no labor certificate, Ferguson might rush to sign Kaka before AC Milan. It is precisely because of Kaka's outstanding performance in AC Milan that prompted the release of the "Special Genius Clause".

    Mourinho acted quickly. One day later, he handed Pei Wei a list.

    Goalkeeper Given and substitute goalkeeper Harper are retained.  Defenders Bernard, Woodgate, and Bramble, only three of the six main defenders Mourinho likes. This is also related to the relatively low level of Newcastle's defense. It is estimated that Mourinho is preparing to  The defense line is working hard. Midfielders Speed, Janas, Dyer, Robert, and Solano are all on Mourinho's reservation list, while the forward line retains Shearer, Bellamy, and Ameo.  Than, this is the first line in Mourinho's list. These are the main players or main substitutes in the future. There are only thirteen people in total.

    There are six players in the second line, namely right back Griffin and center back Taylor.  Midfielder Acuna, midfielder Diana, forward Lualua and third goalkeeper Tony Kegg.  Mourinho's opinion is that these players can be replaced if there are better players, and they can be retained if there are no better players.  He is a player who can be used as a substitute.

    As for the number of players in the third row, they are the largest. These are players that Mourinho looks down upon and plans to sell or throw them into the reserve team after the start of the season. The most famous among them is probably  Former England international Bowyer and Greek international Dabi Sas.

    In fact, there is absolutely no problem with Bowyer's ability. After all, he was one of the main midfielders at Leeds United and was once a regular player for the England national team. However, his poor performance made Mourinho choose to stay away from him.  , especially this Bowyer is also a well-known racist, and was once accused of assaulting an Asian student. This is something that neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho can tolerate.

    For Mourinho¡¯s list, Pei Wei passed it very quickly. He and Mourinho thought the same. Troublemakers like Bowyer could not be retained no matter how talented they were. Especially Pei Wei remembered that Bowyer would once play with him on the court in the future.  His teammate Dyer got into a big fight, causing Newcastle to be greatly ridiculed. Just for the club's reputation, he would not keep this person in the team.

    According to Mourinho's team building principles, the team only needs about 25 permanent first-line players, so in addition to the 19 players who can stay, Pei Wei also needs to find at least six more in the transfer market.  players to round out the lineup.

    This task seems simple. After all, Pei Wei's bottom line investment in the transfer market this season is 100 million. 100 million is enough to form a fairly strong team, but if you want to choose outstanding players to fill positions,  That's not so easy.

    According to Mourinho's idea, Newcastle needs to fill almost these positions-a defensive midfielder. After all, veteran Speed ??is too old to play all the games, and Newcastle's midfielder except for him and  Apart from Janus, there is no one with outstanding defensive ability. Although Janas is young, his position is further forward than the midfielder, so finding a good midfielder is the most important.

    Then there is a right back and a center back, as well as finding substitutes for the left back and center back. As for the frontcourt, Mourinho did not make any special requirements. What is needed may just be a good substitute.

    "**, I would rather you need a forward" Pei Wei lamented in his heart. It is easy to find offensive players in continental Europe now, but good full-backs and defensive midfielders are rarer than pandas. But there is no way, since  Mourinho spoke, no matter what, it has to be okay.

    "Isn't it just money? Chelsea was able to create a super lineup at that time. I don't believe I can't!" Pei Wei thought fiercely in his heart.

    Pei Wei¡¯s first target is the best team in Europe for a century, Real Madrid, the dominant player in La Liga.

    And his target is Real Madrid¡¯s French midfielder Makelele.

    For Makelele, in fact, many people do not realize his role at this time, especially in La Liga. Fans pay more attention to offensive players with excellent skills, such as Zidane and Figo.

    Makelele won two league titles and a European Champions Cup during his years at Real Madrid. However, neither the fans nor the coach of Real Madrid correctly understood his value. It was not until after he left that the entire Real Madrid team  Only to discover that they could find players to fill the vacancies of Zidane and Figo, but they never found anyone who could fill the vacancies of Makelele!

    Pei Wei knows the importance of Makelele. Although he is 29 years old this year, he can still maintain a high level of performance for at least three to four years. With him, Newcastle no longer needs to worry about not being strong enough.  .

    So the next day, Newcastle's transfer department, at the suggestion of Pei Wei, asked about the possibility of Makelele's transfer.

    Real Madrid¡¯s reply was very polite and official: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Makelele is in our plans for next season.¡±

    Pei Wei sneered. It seemed that Newcastle and Chelsea were arguing until just before the start of the 2003-04 season, right?  I don't have the patience to play this soap opera.

    Therefore, Pei Wei took a two-pronged approach. He first contacted Makelele's agent privately and promised to give Makelele an annual salary of three million euros and a four-year contract, and then made his first offer to Real Madrid -  ¡ªEight million pounds (approximately 10 million euros).

    Maybe this offer is not enough to tempt Real Madrid, but the annual salary promised by Pei Wei tempts Makelele. You must know that his salary in Real Madrid is only 1.5 million euros a year, and now it has suddenly doubled.  After a while, the contract period is still four years!

    You must know that he is already 29 years old, and it is difficult to get such a big contract again. Although he is living very comfortably in Real Madrid, he may not be able to earn such an income

    Makelele was shaken, but it was still difficult for him to give up a championship club to a team that had only recently entered the European Champions Cup, so he asked Real Madrid through his agent if he could add part of his salary.  It seems that even if his salary is only increased by one million euros, he will be willing to continue to stay at Real Madrid.

    Maybe other European clubs haven¡¯t noticed it yet, but somewhere they don¡¯t know, a storm is about to sweep across Europe, and Newcastle¡¯s invitation to Makelele is just the origin of the storm.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 562: The First Transaction

    "Did the Chinese raise the price again?"

    Florentino Perez looked at the director of the transfer department, the former Yugoslav superstar Mijatovic, who came in in surprise. Mijatovic smiled bitterly, and then nodded: "This is the third time.  The offer has been raised This time the price is 12 million pounds, which is already more than 15 million euros After paying so much transfer fee for a defensive player, is this Chinese really prepared to be in the transfer market?  Spend 100 million?"

    "That has nothing to do with us." Perez smiled: "In the current football market, if you want to buy good players, you can do it not only by having money For example, we bought Zidane, Figo and  Ronaldo, if it weren't for our Real Madrid's incomparable attraction to players, even if we were willing to pay, the three of them might not be willing to come. Of course, we would have to use a little trick"

    Mijatovic smiled knowingly. To say that Perez's most proud achievement in player transfers was not the introduction of Zidane or Ronaldo, the master of the generation after Maradona, but  I believe more experienced fans will know the little tricks used to poach Figo from the arch-rival Barcelona, ??so I won¡¯t go into details here.

    "Then this transfer application" Mijatovic remembered the purpose of his visit. Although he was the transfer director, he had to get Perez's approval when transferring players in or out.

    "What does Carlos (head coach Queiroz) mean?" Perez asked.

    "He disagrees because Makelele is the main candidate for the defensive midfielder position." Mijatovic replied.

    "Then refuse. Although it is a good deal." Perez said lightly.

    Mijatovich nodded and left.

    But half an hour later, Mijatovic pushed the door open again. Facing Perez's questioning gaze, he said with a strange look: "Rogge (Makelele's agent) is here, and he asked  See you"

    "What is he here for?" Perez frowned, and Mijatovic said strangely: "Maybe he got some news Maybe he asked for a salary increase. Maybe he asked for a transfer I think, no  I¡¯ll come here to say hello to you.¡±

    "These damn 'Mr. Five Percent'" Perez said a little annoyed: "Let him in. I want to know what he wants to do."

    Sure enough, after Rogg came in, he immediately asked for a new contract for Makelele, and pointed out euphemistically that Makelele's current income seemed too high for his contribution to the team.  A little lower

    "Hell!" Perez roared in the office after sending Rogg away: "Does a defensive midfielder want to get the same treatment as Zidane? Don't forget it. Because in Real Madrid, he can win the Champions League.  Honor! Tell Rogge, don¡¯t forget that Makelele still has two years of contract with us. Within these two years, he can¡¯t go anywhere!¡±

    "It seems that it is really difficult to buy someone" Seeing that Real Madrid rejected his offer for the third time, Pei Wei sighed: "Who wants me to be a newcomer in European football? Even if I have money,  , and I have no connections"

    "But I think Perez is also having a headache now. That greedy agent Rogge will definitely not give up this big contract. You must know that he will account for 5% of Makelele's income. Makelele's  The higher the income, the higher his income Perez, Perez, when Makelele is about to break up and stop training to fight, what will your expression look like? And me?  I think you need to cash out now, right? After all, your goal this year is Beckham"

    "How do you know that Real Madrid's target this year is Beckham?" Mourinho asked strangely: "Although Real Madrid has always been interested in Beckham. But Barcelona's La Porta promised when he ran for chairman  Just bring Beckham to Camp NouBarcelona is very competitive, and Ferguson may not let Beckham go.¡±

    "First, the current competitiveness of Barcelona is definitely not as strong as Real Madrid, and Laporta's promise must not be fulfilled. Second, Beckham has already broken up with Ferguson, and the 'flying boot incident' was just a trigger.  Ferguson will never allow a player in the locker room who disobeys him, even if that person is Beckham, so after the start of the new season, Real Madrid will have another superstar who can maximize their commercial interests.  There is no doubt about that.¡±

    "Well. What you said makes sense." Mourinho thought for a moment and said: "Then why don't you want to bring in Beckham? You know, if you can bring in such a player, the sensation it will bring is absolutely incredible.  Comparably!"

    &nbsp; "Jose. Is this your truth?" Pei Wei glanced at Mourinho: "Beckham is an excellent player, but he does not meet your requirements What's more, Manchester United has never made a star player  According to the tradition of selling to domestic league opponents, Beckham will not stay in the UK. With his feelings for Manchester United, if he wants to transfer, he will only choose a foreign club, so it is useless to think about it. "

    "Then let's not talk about Beckham." Mourinho shook his head and said: "Where are the players you promised me? None of them have come yet When are you going to start your 100 million?  Spend it out.¡±

    "Do you have any candidates that you definitely want?" Pei Wei asked: "After all, you may not be used to the players I like."

    "I don't have any old clubs in Europe." Mourinho said: "If I did, I would like two people, Deco and Adriano It's a pity, I don't think they can dig them.  Come here or the professor and Raphael will kill me."

    Pei Wei smiled awkwardly: "If I had known that such a day would come, I would have left them in Yunjia Tianyu But I have a candidate I want to recommend to you, but I don't know if you agree He is an offensive player.  ¡±

    "Who is it?" Mourinho asked.

    "Nie Fei." Pei Wei laughed strangely: "I know, he is not the midfielder you need. In your opinion, you prefer a midfielder like Deco, who is tough and tireless, but Nie Fei can help the front line.  Injecting vitality into the field, and he can play in the center and on the right. In these two positions, you only have one player left, which is definitely not enough in a long season.¡±

    "No, who said I don't need him?" Mourinho laughed: "Maybe he is not suitable for my tactics in China, but after staying in Serie A for so many years, I don't believe he is still a player with no confrontation ability.  A weak attacking midfielderand he has speed and impact. Why don't I want him? Boss, this is your first constructive suggestion in terms of players."

    "What are you talking about, isn't Makelele?" Pei Wei said unhappily.

    "It's a pity that he hasn't come yet." Mourinho shrugged: "And Pereira seems to be very tough."

    "Sooner or later, Makelele will be mine!" Pei Wei said fiercely: "I must get such a midfielder!"

    "Jiang Hao?" Pei Wei then called Jiang Hao, the general manager of Yunjia Tianyu. Another identity of this manager is that he is the agent of almost all Chinese players in Europe.

    "Boss, it's you. What, is there anything I can do for you?" Jiang Hao didn't seem surprised at all after receiving the call, as if he knew Pei Wei would call him.

    "Listen to me. No matter what method I use, I can get Nie Fei to transfer to my club The price will be within 20 million pounds I don't think we need so much. After all, Nie Fei is in Rome."  It¡¯s not the absolute main force, and Roma¡¯s financial situation has never been very good.¡±

    "Fifteen million at most is enough. After all, Nie Fei's contract only has one year left I have been dragging his hands on the renewal of his contract. I think if everything goes well, maybe I can just come up with 10 million pounds."  Will suffice."

    "Haha, you know me very wellyou actually know not to let Nie Fei renew his contract" Pei Wei laughed.

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei happily asked the Roma Club about Nie Fei's worth through the club. Mr. Sensi, who was worried that Nie Fei only had one year left on his contract, immediately said that as long as the price was right, Nie Fei would be available at any time.  able to leave.

    "It seems that Mr. Sensi is very troubled by Nie Fei's position in the club, especially this year, Nie Fei's performance has become more and more outstanding, and Totti's position is unshakable, and Capello cannot be sacrificed no matter what."  It¡¯s Totti¡¯s, and Nie Fei has been dragging his feet on renewing his contract, so it¡¯s only natural that Roma would relent.¡±

    After the initial offer of 9 million pounds was rejected, Pei Wei raised the purchase price to 12 million pounds. It was obvious that Sensi was very satisfied with the price and agreed to negotiate a contract with Newcastle personally with Nie Fei.

    ¡°Boss, I have always dreamed of returning to you.¡± After receiving the news, Nie Fei was overjoyed and flew directly from his vacation place to Newcastle. He said this immediately after meeting Pei Wei at the meeting.

    "Haha, I'm very happy that you can think so." Pei Wei was indeed very happy. At the same time, he also believed that Nie Fei was not the kind of person who was proud of being favored, and he believed that with Mourinho's methods, Nie Fei would definitely  Mourinho will soon be impressed.

    The contract was quickly negotiated, with a four-year contract and an annual salary of 2.6 million euros. After five years, Nie FeiThis person who was promoted from the second team by Pei Wei returned to Pei Wei's command, but this time it was not in Yunjia Tianyu, but in Newcastle.

    Pei Wei¡¯s first transaction after taking charge of Newcastle was finally successful.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 563 Storm (1)

    For Chinese fans, the happiest scene finally appeared. The first Chinese player to land in Serie A came to the first Chinese president to own a club in the four major European leagues. This is undoubtedly a historic scene.

    In the hearts of many Chinese fans, Nie Fei is the best player in China now - Sun Chenghai's position determines that he will not become the focus of the fans' hearts, and after all, Deco and Adriano are not purely Chinese. Besides, they are not famous.  Later than Nie Fei, Pei Wei, the former most unique chairman of the Chinese League, the former honorary vice-chairman of the Chinese Football Association and the former FIFA executive committee member, is extremely popular in China. These two people met again five years later.  Gathered in England, the sensational effect is infinitely superimposed.

    CCTV Sports Channel even conducted a live broadcast of Newcastle's press conference announcing Nie Fei's joining. This was the first time that a player's transfer became the focus of a sports channel. It is said that the game was held at 11pm Beijing time.  The viewership of the press conference was even higher than that of an ordinary Serie A match, which shows how eye-catching this deal is.

    At the press conference, Nie Fei did not show his jersey number. This was because the transfer of players in the team had not yet been carried out, and there were no suitable numbers for Nie Fei to choose from. He just held up a Newcastle black and white jersey.  Wearing sword-striped shirts, Chairman Pei Wei and head coach Mourinho stood beside him, one on the left and one on the right, smiling.

    "It seems that the first thing to do is to acquire players who are easier to acquire. We can't waste too much time on difficult transfers." After the press conference for Nie Fei's joining, Pei Wei fell into deep thought alone: ??"In addition,  I can't keep spending money, otherwise any transfer I make in the future will be like Chelsea's later. As long as they propose a purchase, the player's value will automatically increase by 50% or even 100%  I don¡¯t want to be thought of as someone who took advantage of me.¡±

    After making up his mind, Pei Wei decided not to make an offer to Real Madrid for the time being and let Makelele's two agents deal with it. Pei Wei privately promised Makelele a very high salary.  It is impossible for Real Madrid to pay Makelele such a high salary, as long as Makelele and Real Madrid break up in the end.  Perez could only agree to his transfer request.

    Isn¡¯t this what Chelsea did in history?  The transfer soap opera with Real Madrid has been going on all summer, and it seems that the final moment of successful transfer was on the evening of August 30th - minutes before the deadline of the European summer transfer market.

    "In addition, it seems that acquaintances are easier to recruit" Pei Wei touched his chin and laughed: "I seem to have a lot of acquaintances, right? There are also a lot of defenders, although Inter Milan is unlikely to let Matra go.  Qi, but the other Lucio Leverkusen may not be able to keep it"

    Two days later, Pei Wei, who traveled to Germany, met with Leverkusen¡¯s current football director and former German superstar Jurgen Kohler.

    After the blow from the "King of Sanya" in the 01-02 season.  This tragic team finally began to decline. After the core souls of the team, Ballack and Ze Roberto, moved to Bayern, this team was still able to advance in three lines on three lines last season.  The strong German team fell into the tragic situation of barely surviving relegation until the last round. All the players are interested, and it is normal to encounter poaching.

    Pei Wei knows that it will not be difficult to recruit people this time. Leverkusen has been highly competitive for the Bundesliga championship in the past ten years. This competitiveness is based on shrewd transfer strategies and relatively large investments.  Yes, but it was God's will.  Leverkusen has lost the championship at least three times when the championship was within easy reach, which also greatly affected the club's financial income. Now, Leverkusen has begun to be unable to support it, and they need to sell players.  To make up for the deficit, Lucio, who carries the world championship title on his back, is undoubtedly the most valuable player in the Leverkusen team now.

    Besides, Pei Wei believed that Lucio would be happy to come under his command again.  He has always maintained a good relationship with the foreign player Pei Wei who once played for Yunjia Tianyu, and he never stopped these foreign players from playing in higher-level leagues. In addition, Leverkusen's decline has already  Inevitably, in addition to the World Cup championship, Lucio still desires to win several important championships in his club career.

    He believes that Pei Wei can do this because he knows how good Pei Wei is as a boss at creating miracles.

    "Mr. Kohler, I think you are very clear about my purpose." Pei Wei said to Kohler straight to the point: "I am here for your players Yes, the world champion in your team, central defender Lu  Theoif Mr. Caldermon is still here, he will definitely remember how he took Lucio away from me. Now I think it's time for him to leave."Kohler smiled bitterly: "Mr. Pei, Lucio is not for sale to us."

    "I know that Leverkusen has many items that are not for sale, such as Ballack Mr. Kohler, there is no such thing as not for sale in the world of football, and even if I don't buy it, there are others who will buy it, such as Bayern They  In recent years, many people have been taken away from Bayer Leverkusen, and the price is not high. This is not good, very bad. I believe that at least the price I offer is higher than Bayern Munich.¡±

    "You know us very well." Kohler said with a helpless smile on his face: "Okay, you winhow much are you willing to pay?"

    "Eight million pounds." Pei Wei made an "eight" sign with his left hand.

    "This is too little. Is a world champion only worth this price? And he is only 25 years old this year. He can maintain his peak form for at least five to eight years, and he is now a world-class central defender.  ." Kohler retorted.

    "Don't forget that his contract only has one year left." Pei Wei said lightly: "Looking at the current situation, it is absolutely impossible for Lucio to agree to renew As you said, he still has  Young and top-notch, he can find a place in any team. It is impossible for him to stay in a club that has begun to sink and the price is not low. You must know that Lucio's contract still has  There is another clause. Twenty percent of his second transfer income will belong to Yunjia Tianyu Club. I don¡¯t think you will forget it. Yunjia Tianyu also belongs to my club. I can remove this clause now.  , In fact, Lucio's worth has reached 10 million pounds. For the position of central defender, this price is considered sky-high Of course, it cannot be compared with the defenders in the Premier League. The value of their local players is much higher.  ¡±

    "Okay, you win, we accept your bid, you can now discuss his treatment with Lucio." Kohler waved his hand feebly, but this legendary defender with a strong character seemed so nervous at this time  Powerless, Leverkusen's sinking is undoubtedly a tragedy. They should not have sunk. They once had an excellent record, but a trick of fate made them unable to win even a championship despite their efforts. The runner-up was the winner.  If they could seize a chance to win a championship, their situation would not have deteriorated to the point where it is today.

    Ballack is gone, Ze Roberto is gone, the Kovac brothers are gone, and now it¡¯s Lucio¡¯s turnwho will be next?  Basturk?  Neuville?  Schneider?  Or captain Nowotny?

    The meeting with Lucio was also very successful. This is the benefit of acquaintance. Neither party cared too much about the treatment, and the contract was quickly negotiated - it was also a four-year long-term contract, and Lucio got and  Nie Fei has the same treatment, with an annual salary of close to three million euros. This figure has increased by nearly 50% compared to when he was at Leverkusen. Lucio is naturally very satisfied.

    Newcastle's second successful acquisition in three days has made the English media turn their attention to them again. Within these three days, Newcastle has introduced two players and spent 22 million pounds on them (Lu  Theo's transfer fee was claimed to be 10 million pounds), especially Lucio's joining caused a sensation - this is the first world champion player to join the Premier League this year!

    These two major acquisitions also gave Newcastle fans hope. After all, Newcastle has basically not introduced superstar-level players since Shearer. It is more because they are not too famous and not too strong.  The so-called powerful group, and Lucio is the first member of the world championship team to join Newcastle United in the past ten years - this has also made Newcastle fans begin to recognize Pei Wei as the new chairman.  The era of Germany is almost impossible.

    In the next few days, Newcastle made another move and completed several transfers in succession, including loaning out several unused players to lower-level leagues, and several players who were the main players last season, such as  Midfielder Bowyer, defender Dabisas and others are on the transfer list. Of course, what comes out comes in. In the past few days, Newcastle has introduced two more players, and these two players are both defenders.

    One of them is the main left back of Leeds United, the 25-year-old Irish international Ian Hart. Leeds United, which is deeply in debt crisis, has no way to retain the main players in the team. Pei Wei opened the door  After a transfer fee of four million pounds, the Irish free kick specialist was easily brought to St. James' Park.

    As for the other defender, it is not so easy, although this defender is only a 19-year-old rookie.

    For the Premier League, this summer is destined to be a storm, and Pei Wei's series of transfer actions officially kicked off the storm.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 564: Storm (2)

    "Michael, how are you thinking?" A middle-aged man asked a young man sitting in front of him. The young man frowned, with a trace of sadness on his handsome face; "I still can't make up my mind  You know, I have only played for the Nottingham Forest first team for one season. They trained me. How could I leave him before I have achieved any results for Forest?"

    This young man is the English native Michael Dawson who represented Nottingham Forest in the English League One at the age of seventeen. It only took one season for all Forest fans to consider him as the future captain candidate.

    "Michael, I understand how you feel." The middle-aged man who said this is Dawson's agent: "In the past year, you have worked very hard, and everyone is praising you and thinking that you will be the future of the Forest Team.  The pinnacle of success But what about the reality? The Forest team still has not made it to the Premier League. Your personal efforts cannot help the team go further. In League One, there will always be only a few people paying attention to you. Only in the Premier League can you have it.  A broad stage, not to mention, you can play in the Champions League at Newcastle, and the annual salary they offer is three times more than it is now Your annual salary at Nottingham Forest is only 250,000 euros, and the salary they offer is  The salary is 750,000. Look, both in terms of personal development and personal treatment, you will be much better than you are now Yes, the forest does have a glorious history, but under Brian Clark  After the husband left, Forest no longer had any glory. Clubs like them who only look back at the past history will not have a good future. They are old-fashioned and rigid. The Premier League is now in the business era, but they still hold on.  Following the old tradition, even if Clough comes back, it won't save them Michael, do you want to waste your talent and youth in the English League? Just being selected for the U-21 national team will not attract the attention of the national team.  ¡±

    Michael Dawson thought about it for a long time.  Finally he sighed: "Me, I agree to the transfer Who knows that Forest has already agreed to the transfer offer? Maybe going to Newcastle. It is also a good choice"

    England's native defender, Michael Dawson, has become the fourth player introduced by Newcastle this season. The transfer fee is three million pounds. Among the top four players introduced by Newcastle, defenders account for three. I believe that in this Newcastle originally  The weakest link will reassure Mourinho a lot.

    "Reassured? No. I won't be relieved! Yes, you have supplemented the weaknesses in the lineup, but the weakest link has not been compensated Right back, I need at least one right back, the current two right backs are simply  It's just rubbish, Griffin is okay, that Aaron Hughes is absolutely terrible, he wants to attack but not to defend, and even the right back of Yunjia Tianyu is better than them" Mourinho waved.  Arm, yelling at Pei Wei in a tone that was close to a rogue: "At least an excellent right back who can attack and defend well, or whose defensive ability is stronger than his offensive ability. I don't want my future right back to be defeated by the opponent."  Sieve it."

    "Okay, right back. Where can I find a right back?" After sending Mourinho away, Pei Wei thought helplessly and began desperately searching for an outstanding right back in his mind.

    "Alves? Damn labor certificate. Maicon? Damn labor certificate. Zanetti? Unless Moratti is crazy. Cafu? Damn contract expires, how can Newcastle compete with AC Milan now. Panu  Odd? He's too old, and he may not be able to adapt to the Premier League. I don't know if Sevilla is willing to let him go, and he may not be willing to come to the Premier League. The Italian doesn't need to consider it.  No Italian international is willing to play abroad. Reiziger is old and his form has declined significantly. Forget it, he is in a mess in the world.  Right back. Why is there no suitable one?¡±

    "It seems that the only choice is to go to the professor. Sun Chenghai should be happy to work under me, right? But this would be very sorry for the professor" Pei Wei thought distressedly, Sun Chenghai is now in his prime.  Wenger never lets go of players at their peak. The stars he sells basically start to decline as soon as they leave Arsenal. Even if Wenger has a good personal relationship with him, he will not do it.  Something harmful to Arsenal's interests has happened, not to mention that they are now direct competitors.

    Sure enough, after Pei Wei tentatively asked Wenger, he was immediately rejected by the professor mercilessly. The reason for his refusal was simple. In the past few years, Sun Chenghai has been Arsenal's main right winger.  Defenders, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in Europe now. Excellent right backs are extremely rare. Otherwise, AC Milan wouldn¡¯t pay a high salary to hire Cafu, who has started to decline, to play the main team. Favors are favors. On such a principled issue, Professor  But he wouldn't give in even a step.

    &nbsp"Well, I'll give you a few candidates now. None of them are particularly good right backs, but they have the ability to play at Newcastle. As for how to choose, it depends on your requirements." Pei Wei handed it to Mourinho.  A piece of paper with three names written on it.

    "Haitem Trabelsi, Tunisia international, 26 years old, fast, excellent assist ability, accurate cross, his weakness is that his defensive ability is not strong. Senor Kufuor, Ghana international, excellent defensive ability  , has plenty of physical energy, but has no special characteristics on offense. Paulo Ferreira has a balanced offense and defense, but does not show a particularly outstanding level on both ends of the offense and defense, and is better than stability.¡±

    These three people are already considered the best right backs that can be found in the transfer market. Although they are not top-notch, they are all capable. The most important thing is that any one of them can get it.  Labor certificate, eligibility to play is not a problem.

    However, this did pose a problem for Mourinho. The three right backs each had their own strengths and were all capable players in their playing years. Mourinho thought for a while and smiled bitterly: "You'd better give  I'll give it a few days to think about it"

    "It doesn't matter, you can think about it carefully." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Anyway, none of the three of them have other teams competing for them. Let me know after you think about it."

    While Pei Wei and Mourinho were worrying about the choice of right back, Abramovich, another figure who had entered the Premier League with great strength, was much more aggressive. It is said that the boss met the boss for the first time.  When he was coaching the Italian Ranieri, he said something to Ranieri: "Whatever players you want, make a list and I will buy them all."

    Ranieri was first stunned by these heroic words, and then he was overjoyed. Then he announced a long list of names, and then the whole of Europe immediately trembled.

    Cameroon midfielder Gremi was transferred from Real Madrid for 6.9 million pounds, England defender Bridge was bought from Southampton for 7 million pounds, and then Blackburn's Ireland was snatched from Manchester United for 17 million pounds.  Winger Duff, then poached England's two-star defenders Glen Johnson and Joe Cole from West Ham United for a total of about 10 million pounds, and bought Manchester United's Argentine midfielder Veron for 15 million pounds.  GBP 15.8 million was transferred from Parma to Romanian striker Mutu In just one week, Chelsea bought seven players like crazy, costing a total of GBP 71.7 million!

    This series of moves by Chelsea immediately suppressed Newcastle's recent popularity in the transfer market. Newcastle bought four players and only spent a total of 29 million pounds. Compared with Chelsea's expenditure  Up, immediately dwarfed.

    Pei Wei watched this series of moves by Abramovich with joy, and kept snickering in his heart. Most of the players that Abramovich bought in the transfer market during this season proved to be useless in the future, except for  In addition to Duff and Joe Cole who played very well in the future, others such as Veron and Mutu, the pounds Chelsea paid for them were almost in vain. Mutu was kicked out because of drug abuse, Veron  They were loaned to Inter Milan without playing any role, and Chelsea were unable to recoup a penny of their investment.

    In comparison, Newcastle's transfer is obviously much more sensible. At least Pei Wei believes that Nie Fei and Lucio are both stars who can maintain their status for at least five more years. As long as they grab Makelele, Newcastle's transfer this year  The transfer was considered a great success.

    Putting down the newspaper, Pei Wei asked Mourinho next to him: "How are you thinking about it? Who do you want among these three right backs?"

    "I want both." Mourinho said distressedly: "I want both Trabelsi and Kufuor, especially Kufuor. Our right-sided offensive players Nie Fei and Dyer are both.  If the offense is strong and the defense is weak, a stable player must be placed behind him, but the tactic of assisting the right back cannot be discarded Oh my god, why can't they be combined into one person? "

    "If we combine it into one person, we may not be able to afford it now." Pei Wei laughed: "Then let's do it, we want both. Didn't you say that Griffin can only play as a substitute? There are three  Right back is also a good choice.¡±

    "That's not bad." Mourinho sighed: "To be honest, I want Sun Chenghai more."

    "You can talk to the professor about this." Pei Wei laughed: "What can we do if he doesn't let him go And I just joined the Premier League. I have to maintain good relations with some Premier League teams. Arsenal also  "We have always had a good relationship and I don't want to break up with this friend over a player."

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    Kufuor's transfer was quickly settled, and this time Pei Wei was considered "familiar". Pei Wei had dealt with Bayern more than once when he was at Yunjia Tianyu, not to mention that Kufuor was not a good player at Bayern.  The absolute main force. At right back, Bayern's main force is French international Sagnol. Bayern's main center back is Roberto Kovac and German international Link. There is also Argentine teenager Demichelis as a substitute, so they are let go.  A key backup in exchange for a powerful ally is a deal Bayern won't want to miss.

    After paying a relatively low transfer fee of 2.2 million pounds, Pei Wei brought the Ghana international to Newcastle, but another target, Trabelsi, encountered some troubles.

    Ajax seems to be tired of playing the role of a talent base in continental Europe. They firmly rejected Pei Wei's price of three million pounds and announced that no players will be transferred this season.

    "It seems I have to go to Ajax myself." Pei Wei sighed. He is probably the busiest club owner in the world, but who wants him to like doing these things? You know the current situation in Newcastle  He is also a supervisor, and he enjoys this position.

    Obviously Ajax's tough attitude is just a gesture. You must know that Trabelsi's contract expires in only one year. If no other team is interested, he may sign to extend the contract, but now since  Pei Wei has paid the price and has enough financial resources to provide him with a well-paid contract. It would be false to say that Trabelsi is not interested.  Besides, he is already twenty-six years old now, and his peak may pass quickly, so he still has to plan for his future development.

    So after meeting with Ajax¡¯s football director Van Gaal, Van Gaal¡¯s tone softened and became: ¡°We will not sell him without a suitable price.¡±

    Pei Wei is naturally not in a hurry. It's not even August yet, and the pre-season training hasn't started yet.  What is he anxious about?  And it is estimated that Trabelsi has also begun to put pressure on the club. Ajax will definitely not be willing to wait until Trabelsi's contract expires after next year and he can move on a free transfer.

    So Pei Wei simply came to visit Ajax.  You must know that Ajax's current coaching staff is full of stars. The head coach is Koeman, and the assistant coaches are also all famous-Krol, Blind, Winter and the legendary striker Fan.  Basten.

    After getting addicted to being a fan, Pei Wei also visited Ajax's training ground. Ajax's pre-season training started very early, and many players have already begun to participate in training. Pei Wei is in Ajax.  Jax saw a tall young man on the training ground.

    "Damn! Zlatan Ibrahimovic! How could I forget him!" After seeing the tall and flexible young man casually doing various difficult movements on the training ground.  Pei Wei almost screamed, this is the super genius who scored Italy's amazing "Scorpion Tail" goal in the 2004 European Championship!

    Although he is only twenty years old now, he has played as the main forward for Ajax for two seasons. He scored six goals in the first season and thirteen goals in the second season. His potential has not yet been fully realized.  Development is now just a newcomer who is considered promising.

    "Jose, do you think it is necessary to strengthen our forward line?" That night.  Pei Wei made a call to Mourinho: "The only two people who can play the main role are Shearer and Bellamy. The other two strengths obviously do not meet our requirements, and Shearer is already old, and Bellamy  It¡¯s a time bomb, I think we should add a striker.¡±

    "I agree that it's not enough to just add Nie Fei to the offensive players. We also need forwards, but do you have a goal? I admire Drogba very much, but it's a pity that he can't come." Mourinho complained.

    "I have a candidate now the young man from Sweden, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He is definitely a genius, but his temper is not very good. As a center forward, he also has very good offensive organizing skills. Such a forward will be good in the future.  It will be the mainstream, maybe his header is not very good, but now he is definitely a good addition.¡±

    "Oh. It's him. I've watched his games, and he has scored many incredible goals in the Eredivisie It doesn't matter if he has a temper. I can deal with any weird player. If he comes, I don't have any objections."

    "That's fine, just wait for my good news. Maybe package acquisition is a good way."

    Pei Wei hung up the phone. He was now in a cafe. He had made an appointment with Ibrahimovic's agent Raiola through the European branch. Although this was not allowed by FIFA, such a ban basically  It is tantamount to a piece of paper. As long as both sides refuse to recognize it, no matter whether it is FIFA or UEFA.Neither the Football Association nor the Football Association can accuse him.

    After waiting for a while, Leola came. He carefully sat down in front of Pei Wei, and then looked around.

    "Don't worry, this is just an ordinary cafe. No one will know what you and I are talking aboutBesides, even if someone knows, we can still meet by chance, right?" Pei?  Wei smiled and poured a cup of coffee for Leola.

    "You are very familiar with the rules of European football transfers, which surprises me." Raiola calmed down and said.

    "You must know that I have held a position in FIFA, and in China, I am also a professional football manager." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Whether it is in China or Europe, in the football circle  "There are always things that cannot be done in public but can be done in private. I see this very clearly."

    "I can only express my admiration." Raiola shook his head: "It's hard to imagine that you just took over Newcastle. You give me the feeling of a president who has been in European football for ten years."

    "There is no need to say any more compliments." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Let's get straight to the point. Are you satisfied with the treatment I gave you? What does Zlatan himself think?"

    "You are a generous person." Raiola said: "Both I and Zlatan are very satisfied with the treatment you offer. However, Zlatan's contract with Ajax  It will expire in three years, and Ajax will probably not let it go easily."

    "Then I need your help. You know, Ajax can't keep Zlatan. Not only them, no team in the Eredivisie has this ability. Zlatan also needs a bigger stage.  ¡±

    "I understand, sir, I will definitely try my best."

    Pei Wei smiled with satisfaction. These European agents are at least frank enough. As long as they know that there are sufficient interests, they will make the wisest choice.

    When Pei Wei made another transfer request to Ajax, Van Gaal's eyes almost widened - this was a big offer.  A total of 20 million pounds, requiring a package to acquire Tunisian defender Trabelsi and Swedish forward Ibrahimovic from Ajax!

    "For a defender and a forward who is only 20 years old, this price can be said to be sky-high 20 million pounds, close to 30 million euros How much can Ajax acquire in the Netherlands?  Rising Star? How much did you spend when you acquired the two of them? It seems that the total amount has tripled in just over two years. This business can be done."

    "Didn't you understand what I said?" Van Gaal resisted the urge to yell: "Ibrahimovic is not for sale! Remember, it is 'not for sale'! Where is he before his contract is completed?  I don¡¯t want to go either!¡±

    "Yes, he still has three years of contract. But if you wait until next year, there will only be two years left. Then you will probably start to worry, right? What's more, there will be the European Cup next summer. As long as Zlatan can play in Europe  If he performs better in the cup, then Ajax will definitely not be able to keep him What is his annual salary now? One million euros, there will be countless teams offering two million or three hundred euros by then.  With an annual salary of 10,000 pounds, can you meet his salary requirements? And with only two years left on the contract, no one will pay more than 10 million pounds to acquire him.  He is still very young and has a long way to go at his peak. When there is only one or half a year left on his contract, Ajax will probably cry Just imagine how Van der Meyde left, such an excellent international winger.  Milan bought him for only eight million pounds, simply because Van der Meyde only had two years left on his contract Well, I'll increase the price by another two million pounds, for a total of twenty-two million pounds.  Acquire Trabelsi and Ibrahimovic. At the same time, Ajax can also choose a forward from Newcastle-in addition to Shearer and Bellamy, you want other forwards.  Anyone can.¡±

    "You can think about it, 22 million. With this money, you may be able to extend Van der Vaart's contract some I heard that there is a little conflict between Zlatan and him, so you can rest assured that we are  He won¡¯t take away his land.¡±

    After Pei Wei left, Van Gaal reluctantly told club chairman Van Praag these words: "This Chinese has a big appetite, but compared to those greedy clubs, he is much kinder Two  Twelve million is a big number. Due to various reasons, few players from the Eredivisie can be sold at this price, and we must keep Van der Vaart. Zlatan¡¯s departure may make him  We will be happier and there will be fewer conflicts within the team. We can definitely use this money to extend VanderWhile signing special contracts, they also bought two potential forwards.  "

    Van Praag reluctantly agreed. He was very open to this kind of thing. The players he trained were poached by other giants with high salaries. This has always been the way for Eredivisie clubs to survive.

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    The package purchase of Trabelsi and Ibrahimovic for 22 million pounds is a very good deal in Pei Wei's view. You know, Ibrahimovic alone can do this.  It is worth buying it with this money. You must know that the price of his transfer to Juventus one year later is 15 million pounds. After playing for Juventus for a year, Real Madrid once offered  Seventy million euros (approximately ¡ê50 million) to buy him!  Although this price was later generally considered to be a smoke bomb put by Ibrahimovic's agent in order to increase Ibrahimovic's salary, Ibrahimovic's value is also evident.

    And Trabelsi is not cheap either. One year later, after just renewing his contract with Ajax, he was spotted by Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United. He once offered him 5 million pounds to buy him, but due to Ajax  Kes refused to let go of the talent and failed to succeed. It is quite good to be able to get him before he renews his contract with Ajax.

    At this point, Newcastle has purchased seven players, plus Makelele, who is currently under negotiation. The acquisition is almost completed. The only thing left is to see if the thickness of the lineup can be increased and the sale is not necessary.  players to slim down the lineup.

    These seven players have already cost Pei Wei 53.2 million pounds. Including signing fees and other expenses, Newcastle's money spent in the transfer market this summer is almost catching up with Chelsea's consumption.

    Mourinho also showed a satisfied smile. After not hearing Mourinho's request, Pei Wei let out a big sigh.  He began to realize that the bosses of European teams and clubs were not that easy to do. Fans and coaches always demanded more, but they did not consider that it was the boss who paid for it. He now began to understand why Moratti had revealed his resignation from the international club several times.  The idea of ????the Milan presidency has come up - this position is not easy to sit in.

    Now that Newcastle¡¯s lineup has gradually become complete, the main goalkeeper is definitely Ireland¡¯s national goalkeeper Sey Given. He is the oldest player in the team except captain Shearer. He came to Newcastle as the main goalkeeper at the age of 20 and continues to this day.  Although he is not very tall, only 1.8 meters.  But he possesses the most important calmness of a goalkeeper, and he has always been the most reassuring part of Newcastle's defense. If the defense in front of him hadn't always been less reassuring, his reputation might not have been as good.  Will be limited to the Premier League.

    Substitute Harper is a reassuring substitute who can endure sitting on the bench for a long time and always maintains his condition very well for a substitute goalkeeper.  This quality is even more important than ability.

    After the introduction of five defenders, the defense is no longer as weak as last season. The left back has Irish free kick expert Hart and French defender Bernard, which can completely form a double insurance. The right back Trabelsi is good at  Kufuor is good at offense and defense. Griffin may only be able to serve as the second substitute. However, his strength is already average and he is more suitable as a substitute.  At center back.  Woodgate and Lucio will be the candidates, while Michael Dawson, Steven Taylor and Bramble will serve as substitute rotations. These three substitute defenders are relatively young. Dawson is nineteen years old and Bramble  Twenty-one years old, Taylor is only seventeen years old.  However, except for Bramble, the other two defenders have extremely high potential. As long as they are well trained, they will definitely become independent players in the future. Although Bramble was the main force last season, this black player has no physical problems.  Apart from his outstanding qualities, he is almost useless, and his frequent low-level mistakes are his biggest fault. Unless the team suffers extensive injuries, he may not have many opportunities to play.

    Veteran midfielder Speed ??will reduce his number of appearances, and 20-year-old local teenager Jenas will take on more responsibilities after buying Makelele in the future.  The three of them will take turns playing in the middle of the midfield.  The three players on the right, Peruvian midfielder Solano, English winger Dyer and Chinese star Nie Fei, are all capable of playing center or right.  Although three people seem to be a bit too much, Mourinho will arrange their positions reasonably.

    In this case, the left wing seems a bit weak. Although the 28-year-old French winger Robert performed well last season, and the past two years have also been his peak period, the limelight even surpassed Arsenal's French international Pires.  , but in the long season, Robert cannot play all the games by himself, but Bellamy can also occasionally play as a left winger.

    There is nothing to say about the forward position. Bellamy, Shearer and Ibrahimovic are all capable of playing the main role, but the substitutes are much worse. Although Lualua has the reputation of "King of Somersaults", and Alua  Mayoby is a typical British center, but the two have the same characteristic: very low scoring ability!  They are all players who have been at Newcastle for three seasons. Lualua played 52 times in three seasons and scored five goals, but most of the time he appeared as a winger.It's understandable, but Ameobi, who often plays as a center, has an outrageous low scoring ability - he played 67 times in three seasons, but only scored a pitiful seven goals. In the 2001-02 season,  , he actually failed to score a single goal in fifteen appearances, and only scored two goals last season. However, in his first season at Newcastle, he scored five goals in twenty-eight appearances, which is barely qualified.

    Robson and former head coach Gullit did not give them the opportunity to play, but they only delivered such poor results. This is no longer an explanation for their incompatibility with the team or inappropriate tactics.

    Such players probably won't get much chance under Mourinho, but they can be retained. After all, among the three forwards, Shearer is old and may not be able to play all the games. Ibrahimovic has only landed in the Premier League, so he must  There needs to be an adaptation period, and although Bellamy is in his prime and has excellent strength, his weird temper will definitely not be honest. If he does something casually, it may cause the team to be in trouble.  To be passive.

    To be on the safe side, Pei Wei decided to find a left winger and forward for Mourinho. He doesn¡¯t need a superstar, he just needs to be strong enough and able to accept the bench position.

    After screening, Pei Wei set his sights on Leicester City¡¯s 21-year-old English left winger Jordan Stewart and Leeds United¡¯s 27-year-old Australian center Mark Viduka.

    Although Jordan Stewart is not famous, he is a powerful winger in the Premier League and a rare technical winger in the Premier League. The famous football manager game cm0304 has set a technical value of 20 out of 20 for him. Although  There is a huge gap between the game and reality, but as the football manager game that is closest to reality, cm0304 is quite good at evaluating player potential, not to mention that Pei Wei is not looking for a superstar who can play the main role, a medium-strength substitute is more suitable.  appear in this position.

    The Australian Viduka is already a famous player in the Premier League. Although a center like him who relies on his body to make a living often declines sharply after his prime period, he is still more than enough as a substitute for Shearer, and he is more than enough every time.  The ability to score more than ten league goals in a season is also very important. Newcastle's historical failure is not only the fragility of the defense, but also the fact that it cannot find a center who can score goals stably except Shearer. It is also a big problem to buy it at a high price.  Luke and Kluivert both failed miserably, so Pei Wei will naturally not make the same mistake again.

    Viduka is here, the Australian can no longer bear to stay at Leeds United, and Leeds United can only choose to sell players. Their debt is too huge. After spending 6 million pounds, Pei Wei  Easily brought the Australians to St James' Park.

    The cost of Pei Wei on Stewart is not small. There has always been a situation in the Premier League. When the level is similar, local English players are often worth a grade higher than foreign players, although Stewart has not been selected for England.  For any national team at any level, Leicester City still asked for 10 million pounds. Pei Wei ignored the offer at all and just issued an ultimatum: 5 million pounds, don't even think about one penny more!

    In the end, the player's will prevailed. Stewart wanted to go to a team that could play in the Champions League. Leicester had no choice but to let go. For five million pounds, Stewart became a member of Newcastle.

    After completing these two acquisitions, Pei Wei decided to close the transfer market. The next thing to do is to lose weight. Now the number of players in Newcastle's first team has reached 39. In addition to the goalkeeper, at least ten players must be sold.  Only players can reduce the bloated lineup.

    Dabizas returned to his debut team Olympiakos, and Pei Wei recovered a fee of one million pounds. After all, this player was also Newcastle's main substitute last season, played a lot and performed well. It is a pity that Newcastle cannot  This will leave a defender who is out of position and starting to decline.

    Substitute central defender O'Brien was sold to Ipswich in the English League for a transfer fee of 500,000 pounds. Last season's main right back Aaron Hughes was loaned to Birmingham in the Premier League for one year. If Birmingham  If you want to buy him during the loan period, you only need to pay 1.2 million pounds.

    Chilean midfielder Acuna was sold for a good price. Wolves, who had just been promoted to the Premier League, needed an experienced midfielder. They bought him for 1.3 million pounds. Depending on the number of appearances, the highest price may be  to ¡ê1.8 million.

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    Midfielder McCron was bought by Crystal Palace for 700,000 pounds, while the other two young midfielders, 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder Viana and 19-year-old English midfielder Ambrose, had different circumstances.  Ambrose was loaned back to the Ipswich team where he debuted, while Viana was retained after talking to Mourinho. It was not that Mourinho took care of his Portuguese fellow, but this  After all, this young boy is considered to be the most talented left-footed player among the new generation in Portugal. His poor performance last year was probably due to his inability to adapt to English football.

    England forward Carl Cotter was bought by the "Crazy Gang" Wimbledon. The 25-year-old striker has played less than ten times in the past two seasons combined, and Mourinho did not keep him.  Meaning, and there were only two years left on his contract, so Pei Wei generously let him go for a symbolic 200,000 pounds. Lualua stayed. After all, the Democratic Congo forward could still play.  Right winger, and he himself was not willing to leave (no team wanted him), so he simply stayed as a substitute among the substitutes. Ameobi was loaned to Portsmouth, and the other one was loaned last year.  The young forward Chopra who left the club continued to be loaned to Watford in the League One.

    This series of transfers was completed within a week. The main reason is that these players who helped Newcastle reach the Champions League last year are relatively attractive in England, and Pei Wei did not worry too much about the transfer fee.  That's why it sold so quickly.

    Among the nine players transferred out, except for four players on loan.  Newcastle only recovered ¡ê3.7 million from five other players, which was not enough to spend on Ian Hart alone.

    But this is inevitable. After all, you don¡¯t want these players, and there are no outstanding players. It¡¯s good to be able to recover more than three million in transfer fees. Chelsea, who also made a big change, sold out during this period.  Eleven players, with the exception of two players who are on loan.  All other players left on free transfers, including Italian veteran Zola and Dutch goalkeeper De Houye.

    this circumstance occurs.  In addition to the fact that Abramovich is rich and does not use small money as money, the main reason is that the players transferred from Chelsea are basically older, or their contracts have expired, so they are basically free transfers, while the players transferred from Newcastle are  He is relatively young and the contract period is relatively long.  You can recover some funds to some extent.

    After loaning another full-back, 20-year-old Irish teenager Brennan, to Coventry in League One, the only troublesome figure in the team that needed to be cleaned was former England international Lee Bowyer.

    Bowyer still has some strength, but his bad record makes Pei Wei hate this person. What's more, he doesn't want Newcastle to have another scandal of teammates fighting each other in the game. What's more, Bowyer's annual salary is quite a lot.  Up to ¡ê1.6 million a year.  Dealing with him will also get rid of a burden.

    However, when Pei Wei put Bowyer on the transfer market, he discovered that almost no other Premier League team was interested in him. Strong teams looked down on him, and weak teams that needed stars to avoid relegation were even more afraid of such a troublesome figure.  Afterwards, the unity in the locker room was affected, and few mid-tier teams were willing to bear his salary. Finally, after Pei Wei repeatedly lowered his worth.  Only Southampton expressed their interest. In the end, Pei Wei almost dumped Bowyer to Southampton for an ultra-low price of 1.2 million pounds.

    During this period, Abramovich made another big move. This time he reached out to Inter Milan in Serie A. They bought Argentine striker Hernan Crespo from Inter Milan for 16.8 million pounds.  After Crespo was released, Inter Milan bought Julio Cruz, Crespo's backup center for the Argentina national team, from Bologna for 7 million pounds. This move even aroused the attention of top scorer Vieri.  Dissatisfied, but no one expected it.  This seemingly inconspicuous acquisition now turned out to be Inter Milan's most successful acquisition this year.

    After knowing the news.  Pei Wei sighed. Originally, he admired Cruz, a humble and low-key shooter.  As a center, although he is not as dazzling as those top centers, he can always score unpretentious goals one after another. What is even more rare is that no matter how long he sits on the bench, he never  Regardless of any complaints, as long as he has the opportunity to play, he will be able to contribute, as Zaccheroni commented on him: "He may not become a 'phenomenon', but he will never be a 'trouble'!"

    ??There have been only two such super substitutes, Solskjaer and Cruz of Manchester United, who are so efficient and willing to sit on the bench for twenty years.

    Pei Wei once thought about buying Cruz Land, but for some reason, the performance of Argentine players in the Premier League has not been very good, just like the experiences of Veron and Crespo in the Premier League.They were all quite unsuccessful, which also made Pei Wei a little afraid. In addition, personally speaking, Cruz would prefer to stay in Serie A and Inter Milan, known as the "Argentine Gang".

    The soap opera about Makelele became more and more intense. After his application for a salary increase was ruthlessly rejected by Real Madrid, Makelele also became angry. Under the instigation of agent Rogge, the pre-season training at Real Madrid began.  Afterwards, Makelele did not show up at the training ground - he began to break out and stopped participating in Real Madrid's pre-season training, using such extreme means to express his protest.

    Real Madrid was furious. General manager Valdano said: "Makelele broke the contract without reason. This is a disciplinary issue. According to Real Madrid's documents, the club has the right to ban him and fine him, and it does not rule out the use of legal weapons."  "It's possible." "Aspen", which is almost the mouthpiece of Real Madrid, is also cheering. They reported that Real Madrid has reported Makelele's strike to FIFA.

    Makelele's agent Rogge certainly won't take this threat to heart. He understands that Real Madrid is unlikely to report such a matter to FIFA, and FIFA will not be too full to take care of this.  Kind of thing.  He said in the newspaper: "Makelele is not on strike. The reason why he did not participate in training is because he felt very tired after returning from Asia and wanted to rest for a few more days."

    After defending Makelele's actions, Rogge began to let Makelele play the role of a victim: "The president promised Makelele to renew his contract in September 2002, but the club delayed  No matter how long it takes, there has been no movement. Do you think it is normal for Makelele to receive such a low salary?¡±

    In the Premier League, Manchester United and Chelsea also joined in the fun. It is said that Manchester United's head coach Ferguson has had discussions with Rogge, and Chelsea has offered a transfer fee of 12 million pounds to buy Makelele. It seems that for a while, this light  Completely shrouded in the light of frontcourt superstars such as Zidane, Figo, and Ronaldo, the unknown defensive midfielder has become the focus of European football.

    Now Real Madrid is in trouble. They don't want to let Makelele go, but the current situation is that Makelele is clamoring to leave, otherwise he will have to raise his salary. Real Madrid wants to poach Manchester United's Beckham, but Manchester United does the opposite.  He came to poach him, and Chelsea and Newcastle directly reported huge transfer fees. Even Perez began to waver. After all, his thoughts are all on Beckham now, and he does not want to be involved in Makelele's.  Too much time was wasted on him - for the chairman who later had mixed reputations, he valued the commercial value of the players more. At this point, Makelele obviously could not catch his eye, which is why he was willing to pay  They gave Zidane an annual salary of tens of millions of euros, but they were unwilling to give Makelele an additional salary of one million euros.

    At this time, Pei Wei increased his offer by another hundred pounds. The price of 16 million pounds was simply a sky-high price for a defensive midfielder. When Real Madrid was still hesitating, I don¡¯t know why Chelsea  There is no further bid. After all, after buying Crespo, Chelsea has spent nearly 90 million pounds in the transfer market. Even Abramovich is a bit overwhelmed - plus he has already spent the cost of acquiring Chelsea.  More than 200 million pounds, and Ranieri did not strongly request the transfer of Makelele. It was purely because Abramovich was unhappy with Newcastle and wanted to cause damage.

    Manchester United is even more thunderous than rainy. They have the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League. Even Veron cannot shake Keane and Scholes in the midfield position, and it may not be possible after Makelele comes.  Position, it is impossible for Sir Alex to pay more than Pei Wei's price to buy Makelele. The purpose of participating in this soap opera is probably to disgust Real Madrid. After all, Sir Alex Ferguson hates Real Madrid who have always wanted to poach him.  .

    Finally, Real Madrid agreed to Makelele¡¯s transfer request on August 15th. Newcastle¡¯s first bid and last player to buy this season finally came to St. James Park Stadium.

    So far, Pei Wei has spent 80.2 million pounds in the transfer market, basically completing his "100 million pound transfer" commitment.

    After such a large-scale transfer in and out, Newcastle's lineup has been completely renewed. Mourinho is satisfied, and so are the Newcastle fans. They can't wait for the start of the new season and the games of the new Newcastle.  .

    But Pei Wei seems a little dissatisfied.

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    "I think our goalkeeper's position is still a bit lacking." He met with Mourinho privately: "Given is a good goalkeeper, but his height is a bit short. It may not be a big deal now, but it may become a goalkeeper in the future.  The bottleneck that restricts us from achieving better results. Besides, he is not too young at 27 years old. He does not need a lot of games to accumulate experience, but he can definitely become a good substitute goalkeeper.¡±

    "Don't mess around." Mourinho warned Pei Wei: "Given's prestige among players is second only to Shearer You are new to Newcastle, so it's best not to touch such an old minister easily.  "

    "I know this very well" Pei Wei showed a mysterious smile on his face: "I don't plan to touch him now, I just plan to invest in the future For Newcastle now, Ji Wen as the main goalkeeper is enough  But for Newcastle in the future, Given is not the best choice as the main goalkeeper.¡±

    "Then who are you going to invest in?" Mourinho understood what Pei Wei was planning.

    "A very outstanding young man, you will definitely like him in the future, very, very much." Pei Wei laughed.

    "Pet Cech, the main goalkeeper of Rennes in Ligue 1, has just turned 21 years old. He is 1.96 meters tall and weighs 90 kilograms. He has a large defensive area. What is even more rare is that he has such a huge height and still has the ability to defend.  He has keen reflexes and is good at saving penalty kicks. He became a professional player at the age of seventeen and led the Czech youth team to win the European Youth Championship in 2000. "Pei Wei took a piece of information and said to Mourinho: "This goalkeeper I love.  I have been paying attention to it for a long time. If the Chinese league does not allow the use of foreign goalkeepers, then I would have planned to bring him to Yunjia Tianyu the year after Xiao Fei's accident, but it would be good to bring him to Newcastle now  A very promising goalkeeper, if we have him, we won¡¯t have to worry about the goalkeeper position for at least ten years.¡±

    "Judging from these information, he is indeed a young goalkeeper with a bright future." Mourinho nodded: "As for the real situation, I haven't seen his game, so I can't make a judgment I think  , If Newcastle¡¯s goalkeeper hadn¡¯t been Given, you would have bought him to Newcastle a long time ago.¡±

    "That's right." Pei Wei said proudly: "Given is indeed a good goalkeeper, but compared to Cech, both his future development and potential are not at the same level In modern football, the height of the goalkeeper is definitely  The taller the better. What's more, apart from his height, this guy's reflexes are no worse than those of shorter goalkeepers. When Buffon gets older, there will only be two or three goalkeepers in the world who can compare with him!"

    "Are you really so sure?" Mourinho asked with some confusion.

    "Don't worry, I've never made a mistake about a player. When you pay more attention to his game, you will know what a rare genius he is." Pei Wei said with certainty, joking, a few years later.  There is a saying in European football circles that "the best goalkeeper in the world in the past ten years is Buffon, and in the next ten years, the best goalkeeper in the world will be Cech". At his age, he can compete with  In terms of strength and evaluation, he is almost the same as "Saint" Casillas, who became Real Madrid's main goalkeeper at the age of nineteen.  Although Brazil's Cesar and France's Frey were also top-notch goalkeepers, they were still inferior to Cech in terms of overall level in all aspects.

    As for Italy, which has always been the birthplace of first-class goalkeepers, maybe it was because the monster Buffon was so good that within ten years after Buffon was born.  Italy does not have a super-level goalkeeper, and most of the goalkeepers of the domestic strong teams are controlled by foreign goalkeepers. For example, Milan and Roma chose the second-generation main goalkeepers of the Brazilian national team Dida, Cesar and  The substitute goalkeeper is Doni, and the French goalkeeper Frey is guarding the door of Florence. Good goalkeepers such as Amelia and Petzzoli can only play games in the middle and lower reaches of the team like Livorno and Reggina. No wonder  Later, some Italian fans lamented: "After Zoff there was Zenga, after Zenga there was Pagliuca, after Pagliuca there was Peruzzi. After Peruzzi there was Toldo, after Toldo there was Buffon, Buffon  After Feng, who will guard the door of the Italian national team? "

    After calming down, Pei Wei returned his thoughts to reality - he didn't need to worry about who would guard the gate of the Italian national team. You must know that the goalkeeper's condition can be maintained for a long time. Maybe before Buffon ages,  A new monster will emerge in Italy.  Just like Zenga quickly took over after Zoff retired.

    "Although our current goalkeeper position is pretty good. But Harper is just a suitable substitute. As for the third goalkeeper, it is just a backup candidate for precaution. Given is twenty-seven years old, which is not a good age for a goalkeeper.  It¡¯s considered old, but it also means it¡¯s impossibleIf we can make further progress, our goal in the future will definitely not be just to enter the Champions League every year. After all positions have been strengthened, the goalkeeper position may become a shortcoming in our lineup In fact, I think Given is a  He is a good substitute for the goalkeeper. Look, he is stable, taciturn, popular, and he is not too young. He does not need a lot of games to maintain his condition and after Cech comes next year, the two of them can start a healthy competition.  But they are not troublesome people. Given is known as a good old man, and Cech, a young man, also has a humility that is different from ordinary people. As long as a team has healthy competition, there will be no problems.  "

    "Do you plan to buy Cech this year, but not bring him in, and let him train in Ligue 1 for another year?" Mourinho said thoughtfully: "Then I don't have any problem, you can let him train more  One year will give me enough time to observe his performance, and Ji Wen can also feel a certain amount of pressure. After all, he has been the main goalkeeper for seven years and needs a sense of urgency."

    The negotiation with Rennes went very smoothly. Rennes itself is not a strong team, and they are not even ranked in Ligue 1. Now Ligue 1 has almost replaced Ajax in the role of blood transfusion for the four major league clubs. Every year from  There are countless stars who have gone out of Ligue 1, and naturally they will not care about Cech. What's more, the conditions offered by Pei Wei are extremely generous, a transfer fee of 7 million pounds, and the transfer is not immediate, but one year later.  Transfer, after receiving such a large transfer fee, you can still use Cech for free for one year, and only need to bear the salary-this kind of good thing is not often encountered.

    However, after the transfer news spread, Newcastle caused a wave of ridicule. For a goalkeeper, buying it for nearly 10 million euros is simply a sky-high price, not to mention a goalkeeper who is only 21 years old.  Yes, there are only young people with one year of experience in the Czech League and Ligue 1. If you buy a 29-year-old defensive midfielder for more than 20 million euros, the other players except Lucio and Nie Fei are not in the league.  A star who has proven himself in the World Cup, it is a great honor that the title of "taken advantage of" that fell to Chelsea in history fell to Newcastle.

    Although Chelsea spent a lot on players this year, they are all relatively well-known players. Veron, Crespo, and Duff, the three most expensive players, are all famous. Veron was once the best in the world.  In the midfield, Crespo has always been the world's super forward, and although Duff may be less famous in the world, he is also the leading winger in England. Unlike Newcastle, who is either a young rookie or not very famous.  For the powerful side, although the transfer expenditure of 87.2 million pounds is a little less than Chelsea's 88.5 million pounds, the cost-effectiveness seems to be much worse.

    "Laugh, laugh, laugh as much as you want. Whoever laughs last will laugh best." Pei Wei sneered in his heart. In fact, apart from Duff and Joe Cole, the players purchased by Chelsea this year are considered  In addition to being worthy of their worth, several other major investments were absolute failures. Mutu, Veron, Crespo and Gremi basically did not play a big role during their time at Chelsea.  At that time, he could not bring back a penny of transfer fees. At least Pei Wei believed that even if the players he bought now are useless in the future, he could still recover some of the cost by transferring them.

    This season¡¯s Premier League, with the strong participation of two rich men from Russia and China, immediately compared Serie A and La Liga in terms of money burning.

    Chelsea, with a transfer expenditure of 88.5 million pounds, and Newcastle, with a transfer expenditure of 87.2 million pounds. Compared with these two upstarts, the three old and traditional strong teams look much shabby. Manchester United purchased  The new Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazilian international Kleberson, Cameroon international Djemba and American international Howard only spent a total of 23.97 million pounds, while the transfers of Beckham and Veron were  Cashed out more than 40 million pounds for the Red Devils. It seems that Sir Alex Ferguson has not lost his ability to make money after Kenyon left, while Professor Wenger is short of money. The club's plan to build a new stadium has forced the professor to tighten his money, except  After transferring to Germany's No. 2 goalkeeper Lehmann for 2.3 million pounds, the professor actually couldn't come up with the money and could only ask the Chinese club Yunjia Tianyu to extend Adriano's loan period for one year.  After getting Pei Wei's consent, Jiang Hao agreed to the request, but Pei Wei naturally would not let the professor go just like this. Arsenal and Newcastle secretly signed an agreement. If Sun Chenghai wants to transfer in the future, Newcastle has the first priority to purchase it.  right.  Another strong team, Liverpool, only spent 10 million pounds to purchase Australian star Kewell from Leeds United and Fulham's Irish right back Finland.

    After this series of storms ends, the Premier League in the new season will definitely be more exciting than the last season.?Much.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 569 The magpie is about to take off

    Chapter 569 The magpie is about to take off

    Although they were at a disadvantage in the transfer market, Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson did not want to give up on the momentum at the start. When asked in an interview about the series of drastic moves made by the two upstarts Chelsea and Newcastle in the transfer market.  , Ferguson said disdainfully: "A strong team cannot be built with money Cantona only cost us 1.6 million pounds, and Schmeichel only cost us 500,000 pounds."  Keane's net worth is only 3.75 million pounds. With this expenditure, we created a Manchester United dynasty On the football field, money is not the most important thing."

    Chelsea's head coach Italian Ranieri did not react much to these words. Naturally, he would not compete verbally with Ferguson, who was good at psychological warfare, but Mourinho didn't care.  Ferguson is the most successful head coach in the history of the Premier League. No matter how high your prestige is, he responded immediately: "In the 1980s, Maradona set the world's highest transfer record with a net worth of only nine million US dollars.  , if there are players like Maradona now, nine million dollars can't even buy one of his hands Maybe Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't understand the reality of rising prices? And I think Sir Alex Ferguson has probably forgotten,  York was one of the important contributors to winning the Triple Crown in 1999, worth 12.6 million pounds If Sir Alex Ferguson thought money was useless, then why didn't he re-train a David Beckham?  , but spending more than 12 million pounds to buy Cristiano Ronaldo? This is not a small sum of money."

    Mourinho's sharp counterattack shocked the Premier League. You know, in the past ten years, Ferguson's prestige in the Premier League has been unshakable. He once used psychological tactics to drive Keegan almost crazy, but Keegan did not  In the head-on confrontation with Ferguson, except for Wenger who was able to make Ferguson suffer a small loss (in fact, Ferguson still had the upper hand). Wenger only won the league championship in two seasons in the six years he came to the Premier League, and the other four  (obtained by Manchester United led by Ferguson). No other coach dared to go against Ferguson. Even in a war of words, no one could defeat Ferguson.

    And this previously unknown Mourinho actually directly confronted Ferguson. Although the smell of gunpowder was not very strong, being able to do this was enough for Mourinho to leave an arrogant image in the hearts of the English media.  Arrogance and the impression that others are worthless come down.

    "I hope Mourinho's coaching level can be as good as his eloquence" Ferguson quickly responded: "But his focus now seems to be how to enter the Champions League, right? You know. Partizan Belgrade  It¡¯s not an easy opponent to deal with. I hope the chairman of Newcastle will not lose the benefits of the Champions League, otherwise he will lose too much this season.¡±

    Mourinho did not respond positively to Ferguson's counterattack. The first reason was that he believed that this kind of war of words was of little significance. He had already shown his character in the previous counterattack, and he would only continue to struggle with it.  It will involve your own energy, secondly.  Ferguson is right. The most important thing facing Mourinho and Newcastle now is the upcoming third round of UEFA Champions League qualifiers, which is related to whether Newcastle can enter the Champions League finals.

    Partizan was the champion of the Yugoslav League last year. Although there are not many well-known players in the team, their head coach is famous.  Former captain of the German national team, Matth?us led the German team to win the World Cup in 1990. This former midfield superstar quickly picked up the coach after retiring in 2000. Partizan is already the second team he has coached.  The team.  Being able to overwhelm Red Star and win the league championship in the Yugoslav domestic league must be attributed to Matthaus's guidance.

    "Matthaus? He was a superstar when he played football, but as a head coach, he still has a lot to learn." Mourinho sneered and said to Pei Wei: "From the time he retired to now, he only has  It's only been three years, how much can he learn? Being a coach is different from being a player. Besides, Yugoslav football is in decline now, and their best players are abroad. They can't have much impact on our progress.  of."

    ¡°It¡¯s just that our team has just undergone a major change, and the tacit understanding among the players has not yet been established"

    Just as Pei Wei expressed his doubts, he was interrupted by Mourinho: "It doesn't matter, boss, you are moving very quickly in the transfer market, and the players you bought in the early stage have already begun to integrate into the team  Besides, it¡¯s only two games, so it doesn¡¯t matter. With Newcastle¡¯s old foundation, it won¡¯t be a problem to beat them, not to mention there are more stars in the team who can control the game on their own.¡±

    "I absolutely believe in your ability." Pei Wei smiled happily: "I will accompany the team to BergRyder goes to ground.  Looking forward to seeing a wonderful game.  "

    He has reason to have so much confidence in Mourinho in the future.  It can be said that Mourinho has offended everyone in the football circle, but as long as they are the players he personally selected and valued, there is no one who is not devoted to Mourinho, even the perennial substitutes, except that they are not  Except for Shevchenko, who he asked for but was forcibly bought by owner Abramovich, none of the players he coached had any complaints against him - this is despite the frequent scenes of players and coaches being at loggerheads with each other.  It¡¯s nothing short of a miracle in modern football.

    Mourinho has a strong personal charm. Although he is arrogant, his communication with the players is quite excellent. Every player will not feel that Mourinho does not value him. Even Professor Wen  Ge didn't do it either.

    On August 17, except for Makelele, who had just signed with the club, the other 26 players all boarded a passenger plane to Belgrade to prepare for the game two days later, the third round of the European Champions Cup qualifying round.  's first game.

    For a club to introduce ten players and transfer out twelve players at once, this level of blood exchange is no less than a rebuilding. Therefore, the British media often use the word "purge" to describe Newcastle's personnel changes this year.  It's also quite appropriate.  However, neither Pei Wei, nor Mourinho, nor even Robson, who has just retired from the position of head coach and is bedridden, think so.

    Among the twelve players transferred out, most of them were substitutes or young players from last season. Only one right back, Hughes, was removed from the main lineup, and the other main players did not leave. This maintained the ball to the greatest extent.  The stability of the team, although most of the main players remaining from last season will become substitutes.  But when Mourinho met with the players on the first day, he said: "In my team, there is no main player or substitute. If the condition is good, he is the main player. If the condition is not good, he is the substitute. Everything depends on the condition."  Adjusting the lineup is that simple.¡±

    ?For professional players.  As long as the coach is not biased against him and does not use him, even sitting on the bench is not so unbearable. As long as he trains hard and maintains his condition, then he will have a chance to play.  If you don't get a chance to play even if you do this, it will only prove that your ability is not worthy of the club, and then just leave.

    So in Europe, players rarely break up with their old clubs after leaving the club.  Unless I demand higher treatment but cannot get it, and the club refuses to let me go when I want to leave, this will create an unpleasant situation, but this kind of thing is rare.

    Precisely because of this, although many old faces left and many new faces came, it did not create a tense atmosphere within the team. Shearer fulfilled his duties as a captain very well.  The first thing Mourinho did when he took office was Shearer. A few days ago, on his birthday on August 13th, he and Pei Wei went to express congratulations to him. This made the Newcastle star feel that the club was interested in him.  of attention.

    For a club, whenever a new coach takes over, the first thing to be purged is the group of old officials who were most important to the previous coach. What's more, this time Newcastle even changed the boss, so Shearer also changed his mind at the beginning.  I'm quite worried, after all, he is old.  There is no longer the previous state.  What he was afraid of was that his wish to retire at Newcastle would not come true, but Pei Wei gave Shearer reassurance from the beginning.  He took the initiative to extend Shearer's contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season, for one year until June 2005. At that time, Shearer was already thirty-five years old and at the age of retirement. This was almost equivalent to a  A lifetime contract.

    After receiving such a satisfactory promise, Shearer began to perfectly fulfill his responsibilities as captain and locker room leader. Although ten new players came this year, many of them were world champions like Lucio and unruly players like Ibrahimovic.  An unruly genius, but no matter who he is, he must restrain himself after entering a new environment, and Hiller himself does have enough prestige.

    The new born magpie is about to take off.

    Attached is the 27-man roster of Newcastle¡¯s first team for the 2003-04 season (sorted according to position and number):

    Goalkeepers (three): No. 1 Given (27 years old, Irish), No. 12 Harper (28 years old, English), No. 24 Kegg (29 years old, English).

    Defenders (ten): No. 2 Griffin (24 years old, English), No. 3 Lucio (23 years old, Brazilian), No. 5 Woodgate (23 years old, England), No. 6 Trabell  West (26 years old, Tunisian), No. 13 (Bernard 23 years old, French), No. 15 Dawson (19 years old, English), No. 16 Hart (25 years old, Irish), No. 19 Bran  Bull (21 years old, England), No. 23 Kufuor (26 years old, Ghana), No. 26 Taylor (17 years old, England).

    ?Midfielder (nine): No. 4 Solano (28 years old, Peruvian), No. 7 Jenas (20 years old, England), No. 8 Dyer (24 years old, England), No. 11 Speed ??(  33 years old, Welsh), No. 14 Makelele (29 years old, French), No. 17 Stewart (21 years old, England), No. 22 Nie Fei (25 years old, Chinese), No. 32 Robert (28 years old, French)  People), No. 45 Viana (20 years old, Portuguese).

    Forwards (five): No. 9 Shearer (33 years old, English), No. 10 Bellamy (24 years old, Welsh), No. 18 Ibrahimovic (21 years old, Swede), No. 20 Victoria  Duka (27 years old, Australian), No. 21 Lualua (22 years old, Democratic Congo).

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 569: There is a long way to go

    Yugoslav football used to be a decisive force in European football. Even after countries such as Croatia split away, they still had players like Savicevic, Mijatovic, Mihajnovi?, and Kovacevi.  There are a large number of stars such as Yugoslavia and Milosevic. However, the continuous domestic turmoil has almost completely destroyed their basic football strength. The lack of funds, the lack of training of excellent coaches, and the lack of infrastructure have caused Yugoslavia¡¯s reserve forces to suffer.  In a devastating blow, after Stankovic and Djukic, Yugoslavia - now they are called Serbia and Montenegro - basically have no very outstanding players. Although the foundation is still there, the Serbian and Montenegro team is now completely  It can no longer compete with teams from other European football powers.

    Although Partizan Belgrade eliminated Swedish champion Djurgarden in the second round of qualifying, they also passed the test extremely thrillingly. One to one at home and two to two away. They only relied on the advantage of more away goals to enter the qualifying round.  In the third round, although it is said that "there are no weak teams in Europe", the level of the domestic leagues of the three Nordic top three Sweden, Denmark and Norway is average. As long as there are some good players, they will be transferred to other leagues immediately.  Go, it's so difficult to deal with such a team, it seems that the strength of the guerrillas is only average.

    The top star of the Partizan team is their No. 10 attacking midfielder Cilic. Although this attacking midfielder who spent three seasons in Barcelona is not very successful, his technical skills are very solid and he is a typical technical player.  A front midfielder, one of the best in the world.  Matthaus pays great attention to the role of the core midfielder on the court, and Serbian and Montenegrin players generally have good skills, so the team's tactics also focus on technical flow, focusing on midfield control and rhythmic play.  attack.

    It¡¯s a pity that this kind of offense requires players to have extremely high tactical literacy and technical skills. Although the technical skills of Serbian and Montenegrin players are not bad, after all, the foundation is there.  But whether the skills can be used depends on the level of the opponent.

    Partizan Stadium was once one of the best stadiums in Europe.  It can be seen from the fact that all the more than 37,000 seats in this stadium are seats. However, the stadium now looks extremely dilapidated. During the Yugoslav War, the vicinity of this stadium was also attacked by air raids. Many seats have been damaged.  It is no longer usable, and even the walls around the stadium have cracks in many places.

    Matth?us deployed a 4-4-2 formation in the game, and it was also a typical diamond-shaped midfielder 4-4-2.  Cilic served as the attacking midfielder, and Mourinho also arranged a 442 formation, with goalkeeper Given and the four defenders from right to left: Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard.  In the center of the field, Speed ??is paired with Janus, with Dyer on the right and Robert on the left. Shearer and Bellamy are paired up front.

    This lineup basically follows the old foundation left by Robson last season.  The entire midfield and frontcourt are all old players. Only the positions of center back and right back have been changed. In the first game of coaching Newcastle, Mourinho chose to be cautious.

    But even so, Newcastle's offensive ability is quite outstanding, no matter what.  Last season Newcastle ranked third thanks to its strong offense. On the offensive line, Shearer, Bellamy, Dyer and Robert were all very capable players, especially Robert, a Frenchman.  The winger reached his peak last season. Even the main left winger of the French national team and Arsenal star Pires did not perform as well as him.

    After the game started, Newcastle's offensive players proved that their offensive capabilities can not only occupy a place in the Premier League, but also in Europe.  Both are fast.  The wingers with excellent breakthrough ability frequently launched attacks from both wings. Their speed and dexterity made the inexperienced Serbian and Black defenders scrambled.

    Shearer in the middle is the opponent's key target.  But he took advantage of this to firmly contain the opponent's two central defenders. Bellamy behind him was like a poisonous snake, waiting for a flaw in the opponent's defense.

    In the seventeenth minute, Robert broke through from the left and made a cross, and then suddenly passed the ball to Bellamy at the front of the penalty area. Bellamy immediately dribbled the ball into the penalty area, passed a defender and immediately volleyed the ball.  It hit the goal post hard and bounced into the penalty area. The defender immediately made a big kick to make a clearance.

    Five minutes later, Newcastle made a comeback. This time, Robert made a beautiful breakthrough from the left, then cut into the penalty area diagonally and skillfully passed the ball to the back point. Shearer showed up keenly at the spot where the ball landed and kicked it beautifully.  The stab helped Newcastle open the scoring!

    After scoring the goal, Shearer raised his right hand and ran on the field. Behind him were his teammates, Newcastle's flag bearer, Newcastle's captain, and the symbol of Newcastle. He scored Newcastle's first goal in the official game of the new season.  ball!

    Mourinho sits firmly on the coaching benchThere was no impulsive gaffe. In his opinion, this goal was completely natural. This was also a successful manifestation of Newcastle's combination of winger and midfield tactics. However, Mourinho knew that this simple tactic alone was not enough.  To allow Newcastle to go further in the league and Champions League.

    Although Newcastle finished third last season, they lost completely against the top two players Manchester United and Arsenal. Especially in the two games against Manchester United, Newcastle scored a lot of goals. Manchester United scored at home.  Two, and three against Manchester United in the away game - but in the away game, they were scored five goals by Manchester United, and at home they were humiliatingly scored six goals by Manchester United - in terms of points, they are also better than the final winner.  Manchester United lost fourteen points and conceded forty-eight league goals, the most among the top five.

    Transforming defense is the first thing Mourinho has to do, but this does not mean that he does not pay attention to offense. For a mature team, offense and defense are integrated. Strengthening defense does not mean weakening offense.  A coach who cares about one end but not the other will definitely not be an excellent coach.

    In the following game, Newcastle continued to put pressure on the opponent offensively. Left back Bernard and Lucio, who is good at attacking, also frequently intervened. For a moment, the door of the guerrillas seemed to be in danger, as if it was about to be blocked at any time.  Newcastle scored another goal.

    But in a passive situation, Partizan equalized the score. In the 31st minute of the first half, they broke through Newcastle's midfield with a beautiful quick counterattack. Cilic made a beautiful through ball for the forward Bo  Ya created a single-handed ball opportunity. Boya easily passed the attacking Given and poked the ball into the door before Woodgate and Kufuor returned to defense.

    Mourinho shook his head. It was Lucio who failed to return to defense in time after assisting, which caused a flaw in the defense. However, he did not mean to blame Lucio. Lucio himself is a defender.  An alternative, his offensive ability is even better than his defensive ability. If he just wants a defender with solid defense, Mourinho will not ask Pei Wei to buy Lucio.

    In fact, it was the veteran midfielder Speed ??who made the mistake in conceding the goal just now. This veteran who was originally an offensive player and later became a defensive midfielder is already thirty-three years old after all.  It was inevitable that he was physically weak during the impact. The initiator of the conceding goal was Cilic, and Cilic was guarded by Speed.

    After entering the locker room at the end of the first half, the Newcastle players were generally not in a high mood. Even though they had such an advantage, they were equalized by the opponent. This was a bit unacceptable anyway.

    "Everyone must think that the opponent was a bit too lucky in the first half. Indeed, we created many more opportunities than them in the first half, but the opponent almost seized the only opportunity and scored a goal  If our defense could have been better, they wouldn't have had any chance. That's the difference between zero and one."

    Mourinho looked at the players and smiled slightly: "Now you understand the importance of defense We scored a lot of goals last season, but conceded more If we can turn the goals we concede into  If it is less, then we will not have to fight for the qualification of the Champions League in the last ten rounds of last season. Sometimes the difference between champions and non-champions is only a little bit.¡±

    "In the second half, while maintaining the offense, strengthen the defenseGary (Speed), in the second half, you don't need to focus on offense, just pay attention to defense. The midfielder is the first barrier in front of the defense.  Your battlefield is a little behind the center circle, you just have to hold on there. The rest of the teamthe tactics are still the same. Now let¡¯s rest and prepare for the second half of the game.¡±

    This is Mourinho's consistent approach during halftime. He quickly explains the tactics for the second half while the players' minds are still on the court, and then lets them have a good rest. In his opinion, halftime is  In addition to giving the coach time to adjust tactics, the main function is to allow the players to have a good rest. He does not want the players to be distracted by thinking about tactics during the rest, which will be very tiring.  .

    Fifteen minutes passed quickly, and the players walked out of the locker room and walked to the court at Mourinho's signal.

    Mourinho was the last one to go out. At the exit of the player tunnel, he unexpectedly saw Pei Wei.

    ¡°It¡¯s a long way to go to transform Newcastle¡¯s defense, Jose.¡±

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 571 A good debut

    When he was a boss in a domestic league, Pei Wei's favorite thing to do was to give himself the title of assistant coach or translator and then sit on the coaching bench and watch the game live. However, in a competition of the size of the European Champions League, UEFA  The league also clearly stipulates that spectators are not allowed to enter the venue, even if the spectator is the owner of the team - so Pei Wei can only stay in the stands honestly.

    Although he was in the stands, Pei Wei still had a panoramic view of the game. Although Mourinho commented that Pei Wei was not good as a coach, at least Pei Wei still had this vision. Speaking of Newcastle's performance in the first half  The defense is not as good as last season. Lucio likes to provide assists, but Speed ??and Janus do not fill his position properly. Although Bramble often makes mistakes, he still stays in the backcourt honestly.  It is better to defend with multiple defenders than relying on Woodgate alone.

    During the halftime break, he habitually wanted to go to the locker room, but was stopped by the security personnel of the Guerrilla Stadium. The dedicated security personnel did not care whether you were the owner of the team or not. In short, if you are not a member of the team, you can't.  Entering the locker room, Pei Wei could only wait at the exit. Only after seeing Mourinho coming did he say this to him.

    "I know that the problems in Newcastle's defense can't be solved in one day. Although the overhaul has improved their strength, there are also problems with tacit cooperation. However, Makelele is already here. A strong defensive midfielder like him can help the defense.  Inject strong vitality." Mourinho said lightly, and then he looked at Pei Wei with interest: "How about it, boss? Aren't you used to watching football in the stands?"

    "Of course I'm not used to it! It's really too far away!" Pei Wei complained: "After I go back, I want to add another position to myself as soon as possible I can't be a translator, but it's not a problem to be an assistant coach or technical director, right?  It seems that these two positions do not require a coaching qualification. Damn it, the FA is so procrastinating on everything.¡±

    "There seems to be no team president in the history of the Premier League who also serves as an assistant coach or technical advisor." Mourinho shrugged: "The Football Association is notoriously inefficient. I guess you want to sit on the coaching bench, but also  It¡¯s going to take some time.¡±

    "Then what do you think of me being a player?" Pei Wei suddenly thought: "You don't need a qualification certificate to play football, right?"

    Even though Mourinho was used to Pei Wei's whims, he was still stunned by Pei Wei's words.  However, he quickly adjusted his mood and said something that made Pei Wei immediately give up the idea: "I don't want to waste my precious substitute spot on youBesides, can you get a labor certificate?"

    After saying this, Mourinho left Pei Wei and walked away. Pei Wei was stunned for a long time before spitting out the sentence he said most recently: "Damn labor certificate!"

    After the start of the second half, Speed ??just stayed behind the center circle and stopped moving as Mourinho had arranged. This tactical adjustment really had a good effect. Newcastle  While maintaining a strong offensive position.  The defense has also been strengthened. After all, with Speed's rich experience and accurate judgment, it is still possible to delay the opponent's counterattack in the midfield. As long as the opponent's attack is delayed, other defensive players can return to defense.  At least there won't be any goals conceded like in the first half.

    However, the guerrillas also began to gradually adapt to Newcastle's method of flying on both wings, and began to pay attention to the defense of the two wings, while Newcastle's offensive ability in the center was insufficient.  After Speed ??stopped stepping forward to assist, Janus alone was not enough to tear apart the opponent's defense, and Lucio's back-up was not always effective.

    After fifteen minutes of the second half, Mourinho began to take action.

    "Zlatan, Nie Fei, you two go warm up." Mourinho called Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei.  The wing offense is almost done, now it is time to increase the ability to get the ball in the middle.

    Three minutes later, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei returned to Mourinho. Mourinho began to explain the tactics: "Nie Fei, you come on to replace Dyer, but your position is in the middle. Use your organization and  The strengths of personal breakthroughs, and then tell Janas to be responsible for filling in the left wing, so that Bernard and Robert can participate more in the attack. Zlatan plays as the second forward to connect the midfielder and forward.  The responsibility is left to you. Whether it's shooting or passing, it's up to youOkay, that's it."

    Ibrahimovic nodded excitedly. What he likes most is to have full freedom to do whatever he wants on the court. After moving to Newcastle, he was worried that he would lose this right. Now it seems that this  The head coach is very fond of him.

    Mourinho watched the back of Ibrahimovic running onto the field, but he was thinking about Pei Wei's introduction to him: "An absolute genius, but he has unparalleled qualities as a striker."Due to the attacking midfielder's skills and overall perspective, his only weakness is his poor scoring ability, but his value is not only reflected in goals He needs space on the court, and now he also needs to increase his discipline  Jose, if this player is well developed, he will become an all-around offensive player, but he cannot be allowed to let himself go. I think you will be able to grasp the degree of control.  "

    "Now, I'll give you space to see what abilities you can unleash As for increasing your discipline, there is still time."

    Nie Fei replaced Dier, who hugged him in a friendly manner and then left the field. However, Bellamy, who was replaced by Ibrahimovic, was not so friendly. He only gave Ibrahimovic a perfunctory high-five.  , then walked to the bench angrily, sat down, and stared at the game.

    Ibrahimovic did not notice this, but Mourinho had a panoramic view of it all, but he did not speak. He had already heard of Bellamy's weird temper, but now was not the time.

    After replacing two players in a row, Newcastle has two more points to get the ball in the middle, which makes their offense more smooth. Previously, Newcastle's offense relied on two sides. After the breakthrough, Shearer passed the ball to grab the point.  , or after a crosscut, or after shooting or passing the ball, it is gone after the attack is over, and you have to return to defense and wait for the next opportunity to attack, but now with Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei in the middle, Robert on the left  This gives him one more option in attack. In addition to passing and breaking through, he can also pass the ball to the center to continue organizing the second attack. This forms a layered wave attack. Although this kind of attack requires more cost,  A lot of strength, but for the defenders, it is even more difficult to deal with!

    As soon as Ibrahimovic came on the field, he passed two opposing defenders with a beautiful breakthrough. He is tall and has long legs. Sometimes the defenders can obviously intercept the ball. As soon as he stretches out his long legs, he can steal the ball from the opponent.  The ball was hooked back in front, and the center has flexibility that is different from ordinary tall centers, making it even more difficult to defend.

    After playing for a few minutes, his teammates began to pass the ball more to Ibrahimovic. His ability to control the ball is very good. Generally speaking, it is difficult for a person to grab the ball from his feet. If you can hold it,  Only with the ball can the frontcourt attack be guaranteed, and the defenders dare to boldly attack.

    "This type of striker is hard to see." Mourinho rubbed his chin and thought. Although he had watched a lot of video tapes of Ibrahimovic's Ajax games, the video was not as good as seeing it live.  He was so meticulous, and now he began to understand what Pei Wei meant by "a very unique genius". High center forwards are not uncommon, and skilled high center forwards are not uncommon, but a player like Ibrahimovic  He is over 1.9 meters tall, but he can still make some incredible moves and have solid ball-handling skills like a 1.7-meter midfielder. This is rare!  What's more, this forward can also play the ninth and a half position¡ª¡ª

    At this moment, Newcastle launched a beautiful counterattack.

    Woodgate jumped the ball in front of the opponent's forward. Speed ??immediately distributed the ball to the left. Robert rushed across the half court with the ball and saw Ibrahimovic asking for the ball, so he passed the ball over.  Ibrahimovic caught the ball at the top of the penalty area and turned around, then without any warning, he flicked the ball forward with the outside of his right foot - the movement was as nimble as if his height was not 1.92 meters but 1.72 meters tall.  .

    The ball accurately flew over the entire back line of the guerrilla team and landed directly at the back point. A figure quickly jumped in and caught the ball in the corner of the small penalty area!

    The one who caught the ball was Nie Fei!  After coming on the field, Nie Fei was more instigating Ibrahimovic's attacks from the right wing. He was not too conspicuous, but when he first appeared in everyone's eyes, he immediately scored a goal!

    After receiving the ball, Nie Fei stopped the ball for a moment, and then immediately volleyed with his right foot from a small angle!  The ball drew an absolute straight line on the lawn, flew past the guerrilla goalkeeper, hit the inside of the far post and bounced into the goal!

    The two new players made a perfect cooperation!  After Nie Fei scored, he rushed towards Ibrahimovic, and Ibrahimovic opened his arms to accept his hug, grinning happily!

    For Ibrahimovic, not scoring is no big deal, assists like this can still reflect his value!

    With this goal, Newcastle won a valuable away victory. Although the score of 2-1 in the away game was not high, it was enough to give Newcastle a considerable advantage in the two-round knockout round.

    Mourinho, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic all made their debuts in this game. At least, this was a pretty good start.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 572: Lectures

    They won away from home in the two-round knockout round. Although they only won one goal, it was still a pretty good start. So on the way back to Newcastle, the players were in good mood. Maybe Bellamy was the only one who felt that he was not.  He was not convinced after getting more opportunities, but it was also true that the team's offense had obviously improved after he left the field, so he could only keep it in his heart if he was angry.

    However, the person who should be happy the most did not show any joy - for Mourinho, the new coach, it is very important to get a good start. At least the fans can have more confidence in him, Pei Wei noted.  By this point, he understood why Mourinho didn't seem too excited.

    Strictly speaking, Pei Wei and Mourinho are the same people. Although they are very different in personality, they have the same view on the team, and discipline is what they emphasize most.  One thing, and this is what Newcastle lacks most now.

    Although Robson has led Newcastle to the European Champions Cup for two consecutive years, his gentle coaching methods are now somewhat outdated. This is not to say that Newcastle's players are not highly professional, but because there are many in the team.  A guy with a unique personality who cares more about his own performance than the overall interests of the team.

    Bellamy is one. This player is very talented, very skilled, and has strong personal abilities. However, as a speedy and technical forward, his accustomed position is that of a standard center, and he is very good with Shearer on the court.  Little cooperation.  More of a one-on-one approach, which Mourinho cannot tolerate. He cannot allow players' personal performance to override the overall interests.

    The other one is captain Shearer. Although Shearer is the banner of Newcastle, he is a bit selfish on the court.  He is even so selfish that he cannot tolerate the coach subbing him off midway. His hope is that no matter what his status is.  As long as he can play, he will stay on the court until the last minute. For this reason, he even announced his retirement from the national team at the age of thirty, just to be able to participate in more Newcastle games. In fact, after Shearer retired in later generations,  His evaluation is also mixed, in this season in history.  It was because Shearer was dissatisfied with his lack of playing time that he clashed with Robson, which eventually led to Robson leaving Newcastle. According to a popular Chinese saying, Shearer can be regarded as the "ball tyrant" within Newcastle.

    "Jose, it depends on your ability to control playersbut I believe you will not let me down." Pei Wei thought silently in his heart: "What I can do is to fully support you.  Yes, when necessary, it is also necessary to kill the chicken and scare the monkey. You can take your time to achieve results, and quickly establish your prestige within the team. This is what you must do now."

    Mourinho did not disappoint him, and his actions were even faster than Pei Wei expected.

    After returning to Newcastle, the players got a day's rest. When they changed clothes in the locker room and went to the training ground the next day.  Only then did he realize that head coach Mourinho had arrived a long time ago, with his hands in his pockets and a pair of sunglasses on his face, which accentuated the sharp edges of his face like a knife and an ax.

    Standing next to him was the young assistant coach, 38-year-old John Carver.

    The players looked at the two coaches in puzzlement. Mourinho remained sullen and silent, while Kafuer signaled them to start warming up on their own and prepare for the next training.

    The players started to warm up one after another, and when they were almost done.  Mourinho tilted his head and asked: "What time is it?"

    "It's five minutes to nine," Kaffer replied, "There are only five minutes left before the prescribed time to start training."

    "Who's not here yet?" Mourinho asked next.  With just a glance, Carver could tell who hadn't come yet. After all, there were only about twenty people: "Craig Bellamy hasn't come yet."

    "Okay. No need to wait for him just blow the whistle and let the players gather." Mourinho said calmly.

    Kafur nodded and blew the whistle hanging around his neck: "Assemble!"

    The players on the training ground immediately walked over to Mourinho and the others and automatically stood in several rows.

    "Before training today, I want to say a few words to everyone." Looking at the players standing in front of him, Mourinho said: "What are you talking about? Tell me about my rules."

    "This year, the number of Newcastle first-team players is 27, and last year, the number was 29. We sent away 12 players and introduced 10 players. Although there are two players missing, it is not  This means that the competition within the team will decrease. On the contrary, the players sent away are all players whose strength cannot gain a foothold in the team, while those who stay and attractThose who advance, in my mind, are all qualified to be the main force.  "Mourinho began his lecture: "But there are twenty-seven players in the entire first team, and there are only eleven players on the field, and only seven can sit on the bench. In other words, every player  In every game, there will definitely be nine players sitting in the stands - but for our team that needs to fight on the third line, everyone will have a chance to play, and the number of opportunities depends on your status and training.  level of effort.  "

    For Newcastle last season, the difference between their main players and substitutes was relatively large. It was unusual for the main players to play thirty or forty games in a season, but after introducing ten capable players this year, they also have  Mental preparation, after all, the more good players in the team, the greater the competition, and the number of appearances for each person will be reduced. This is something everyone can imagine.

    "In addition, in the new season, every game will be very important, because we have a lot of games this year, and I don't want us to go out early on any front - Newcastle people have been longing for the championship for a long time, and we  We also have the same desire to win the championship So in this season, we will not give up in any game, so in every game I will use players with better physical fitness and condition, and will never force players with poor physical fitness or condition to be on the court.  Going into the game is not only irresponsible for the team¡¯s performance, but also irresponsible for their own bodies.¡±

    As soon as Mourinho said these words, the newly transferred players had no reaction, but the old players looked at Shearer in unison with some surprise. You know, no matter how tired Shearer was last season, as long as there was no  Injury is the absolute main force, and Shearer is also happy to do so. Now Mourinho's words are obviously aimed at Shearer.

    However, Shearer did not show any displeasure. Instead, he looked at Mourinho happily with a smile on his face.

    Seeing this scene, several old team members murmured in their hearts - Did Alan take the wrong medicine?  Can he tolerate not playing?

    At this moment, Bellamy, the only person who was late, walked over from the direction of the locker room. He didn't seem to be in a hurry at all. He was putting on his training clothes and walking slowly.  Come over.

    "Ha, what are you doing?" After getting closer, Bellamy seemed to realize that the other players were standing in several rows, and couldn't help laughing: "The rows are so neatare you going to join the army?"

    The other players looked at Bellamy as if they were a fool - didn't they see that the head coach was lecturing him?  You're so arrogant even though you're late, don't you want to hang out?

    "What are you looking at me for? Am I stupid?" Seeing other teammates staring at him, Bellamy was a little embarrassed.

    "Mr. Craig Bellamy, do you know what time today's training starts?" A voice came from behind him. Bellamy turned around and immediately saw Mourinho's face.

    "Nine o'clock" Bellamy said nonchalantly: "I'm sorry, coach, there was a traffic jam on the road, so I'm late."

    "You're twenty-eight minutes late." Mourinho turned to Kafer and asked: "What are the rules on lateness for team training?"

    "A warning will be given if you are late for less than ten minutes, and you will be fined a week's salary if you are late for less than one hour. If you are late for more than an hour, you will be admitted to the reserve team for one week of training If you ask for leave, you must ask for leave within 90 minutes before the start of training, and you must have a legitimate reason." Kafuer quickly said  answer.

    "Mr. Craig, I think you should understand now, right? After training, go to the Accounting Department to pay the fine Now, please return to the team."

    Bellamy opened his mouth, wanting to say something but in the end he remained silent. He also knew that he was at fault, but the fine of one week's salary still made him feel sad - that's thirty-seven thousand pounds!

    Bellamy returned to the team angrily. Mourinho did not dwell on this matter anymore, but continued: "There are only about half a month until the start of the league, and in five days, we have another game.  The knockout rounds of the Champions League are about to be played, and I am fully confident that we will enter the main round of the Champions League - in that case, we will have four competitions to play in the new season: the league, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.  So you don¡¯t need to worry about not having any games to play. In the new season, I will only choose players based on two principles, first, physical fitness and physical condition, and second, whether they meet the tactical requirements. Newcastle United is not a youth team.  I will not play players who do not meet the tactical requirements for the purpose of training players. What I want is just victory and championship. For me, the name of the player is not important, the team always comes first.  With Pele and Maradona, they also have to obey the team. The best teams always do this, the overall priority - this is?¡¯s coaching philosophy.  "

    "For me, the greatest in the world is God. After God, it is me, Mourinho." Mourinho said this slowly to his players.

    "This guy is an egomaniac." After hearing these words, at least ten players present thought so.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 573: Branches

    "Wonderful! Wonderful!" Pei Wei laughed and poured a glass of wine for Mourinho: "You are probably the only normal person who can say such arrogant words in such a matter-of-fact tone I only regret that time  I wasn¡¯t there, but I think the faces of those guys must have been wonderful.¡±

    "Even Kafer was stunned He was standing next to me. I clearly felt that he held his breath at that moment." Mourinho shrugged: "I didn't expect them.  The reaction will be so great.¡±

    "If you were in China, you would have to say: 'God is the biggest, and after God, it is me, Mourinho.'" Pei Wei laughed wildly again: "If you say that, I think the gang of little guys in Yunjia Tianyu  Guys will be completely stunned."

    "Sometimes arrogance can bring confidence to people. At least I think the players will feel a little happy after they believe that I am an arrogant guy, because no player will like to play under an unconfident head coach." Murry  Neo shrugged his shoulders: "I understand their psychology very well. After all, I was once a professional player, although it was not very successful."

    "Swimming coaches don't need to be able to swim, and track and field coaches don't need to be the fastest people in the world. This is the trend in the world of sports." Pei Wei said nonchalantly: "The careers of Raphael and the professor were not successful either.  But in the field of coaching, they created their own era, as did Lippi and Capello. Although people who have been professional players will have great experience in teaching players to play football, the head coach does not need to teach those. Career career  Unsuccessful people will become interested in how to direct games earlier, so that their starting point will be much higher than those who become coaches after retirement But I am more interested in how you persuaded Shearer.  After all, your rules will have a great impact on his number of appearances. He is a person who cares about this very much, otherwise he would not have quit the England national team despite countless people trying to stay. "

    "It's very simple. In fact, what Shearer values ??is not the number of appearances he plays. It's the number of goals he scores So I asked him if he would rather play forty times and only score fifteen goals or would he rather play three.  Ten times but twenty goals I promised him that he would play in the games when his physical condition is best and his tactics are best suited, instead of reluctantly playing but not being able to score." Mourinho laughed.  : "He's a smart guyand he quickly accepted my advice."

    "Amazing." Pei Wei gave a thumbs up: "You know very well what he wants Players are also human beings. As long as you can figure out what he wants and give him what he wants with permission, then he  I will serve you wholeheartedly. I hope you can do the same for other players. After all, Newcastle is not Shearer¡¯s team. Even if it was in the past, it is no longer the case.¡±

    "I will understand, but it will take time. Among the current players, some I am very familiar with, some I only know a little bit, and some don't understand them at all. Only after long-term contact can I understand their psychology.  ." Mourinho replied.

    "I understand." Pei Wei nodded: "I'm not asking you to win the Triple Crown this season or anything else. All I need is that the team continues to improve and perform as they should.  level. If possible, I hope to win at least one championship at the end of the season, even the League Cup.¡±

    "I can't promise anything, but I'm sure I will try my best." Mourinho understands what Pei Wei means. Maybe a League Cup is nothing at all, but for Newcastle, a club that has not won any championship in 44 years,  For the team.  Any championship will boost morale and make Newcastle fans feel that "this boss has really brought us good luck and championships!" In this way, Pei Wei's position in Newcastle can be more stable.

    "That's enough." Pei Wei raised the cup: "Cheers, for a better futurecheers."

    While Mourinho was getting familiar with his players and preparing for the second round of the Champions League qualifying round and the upcoming Premier League, Pei Wei was not idle either. Although he came to England and became Newcastle United  boss, but that doesn't mean he has to give up his relationship with Chinese football. It's just that he just took over Newcastle.  It is certainly not possible to immediately carry out large-scale cooperation with Chinese football.  Otherwise, it will inevitably give Newcastle fans the feeling that "this owner only cares about his hometown football and does not care about Newcastle."  In another year or two, after winning several important championships, it won't matter what Pei Wei does.

    What he has to do now is just to lay some foundations - China still lacks grassroots coaches, but the UK does not lack football coaches with rich basic education experience, and the UK's economy is not  So prosperous, hiring?Some experienced grassroots coaches go to Chinese football schools, mainly Chinese coaches who have graduated from major European sports academies and have a solid theoretical foundation, supplemented by these coaches with practical experience. After a period of time,  Chinese football will no longer lack grassroots coaches.

    In addition, he has another thing, that is, Yunjia Tianyu currently has three future superstar foreign aids. In addition to Grosso, Ribery and Drogba are both part of Pei Wei and Mourinho's future plans.  The wealth does not go to outsiders, so Newcastle cannot miss such an outstanding left midfielder and center.

    For the current Yunjia Tianyu, with the continuous emergence of young players, using their three foreign players is a bit wasteful. It is better to let them return to Europe to continue to strengthen their own strength. Pei Wei is not willing to cause these three because of his own appearance.  A player who shined in the 2006 World Cup lost this opportunity to appear. Besides, Messi is now sixteen years old, and it is only a matter of time before he enters the first team of Yunjia Tianyu.  Even if the three of them leave, it will not have much impact on Yunjia Tianyu's strength.

    In fact, the transfer of the three of them had already started a month ago. Under Pei Wei's behind-the-scenes operation, Grosso was assigned to Palermo in Serie B for trial training, while Ribery and Drogba  He was arranged for a trial training with Marseille in Ligue 1. These two teams are the teams that have trained the three of them in history.  Pei Wei believes that history has not changed much in the positions of left back, left winger and center.  Both Palermo and Marseille lack talent, and Pei Wei is actually very satisfied with the results of the trial.

    Marseille head coach Perrin was troubled by the team's lack of attacking power. At first, he only agreed to the trial training with Drogba and Franck Ribery with the intention of giving it a try. However, the conditions of the trial training made him feel that  He had found a treasure. Whether it was Drogba's impact in front of the goal and tireless running or Ribery's sharp breakthroughs from the wing and accurate crosses and shots, they were all what the Marseille team needed now. He immediately asked.  The price of Jiang Hao and the others.  But Jiang Hao smiled and said that Yunjia Tianyu was only willing to loan them out, and at most, Marseille's offer would be given priority if other teams offered the same price as Marseille.

    Perrin agreed after thinking about it for a while. According to the rules of leasing, generally speaking, the team that accepts it after one year will have to decide whether to give up or continue to buy. He believes that competitors will not appear in just one year.  , so I simply agreed to this request.

    And Palermo¡¯s head coach Baldini also needed an excellent left back. Grosso conquered Baldini in just three days.  The coach even asked the team to immediately invest in buying him: "Otherwise we will definitely regret it in the future."

    Chairman Zamparini agreed to his request and began to ask Yunjia Tianyu at what price they were willing to sell the Italian left-back. After receiving Pei Wei's agreement, Li Qiang quoted a price of two million euros.  After several back-and-forth bargaining, Zamparini gritted his teeth and agreed to a transfer price of 1.8 million euros.

    ? Originally Grosso was reluctant to join a Serie B team.  However, Pei Wei¡¯s persuasion changed his mind: ¡°Would you rather go to a team in Serie A that may be relegated at any time, or would you rather go to a Serie B team with great hopes and ambitions?  I believe that in one or two years, Palermo will definitely become a force in Serie A that cannot be ignored by other teams and they also agreed to add a clause in the contract that if they are not promoted within two years,  If you go to Serie A, you can leave on a free transfer.¡±

    Grosso agreed to this request. Three years later, he began to be infinitely grateful to Pei Wei. It was in Palermo that he reached his peak.  And he became a main member of the Italian national team in 2006 - this is a miracle.

    Pei Wei's actions here went very smoothly.  Mourinho also completed his first task in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League on August 27.  Newcastle easily defeated Partizan Belgrade 2-0 at home. Robert and Dyer each scored a goal and entered the Champions League group stage with a total score of 4-1. This means that Newcastle can at least get 170 points.  With a basic bonus income of 10,000 euros and an appearance fee of 340,000 euros per game, this is at least an income of nearly 4 million euros. No wonder European teams aim to enter the Champions League and play a game in the Champions League.  But it¡¯s all money!

    With the end of the Champions League qualifiers, Newcastle is about to usher in a new season of the Premier League. In fact, the Premier League has already played one round, but because Newcastle has to participate in the Champions League qualifiers, they challenge Manchester United away from home.  The game was postponed to August 4th, and the season had just begun with a double match a week. The Premier League is indeed the most intensive and chaotic league in the world.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 574 Ibrahimovic¡¯s Ambition

    The pride of Newcastle - St James' Park!

    As one of the most modern stadiums in Europe, St. James' Park is located in the most prosperous downtown area of ????Newcastle. In front of the main entrance is a sculpture of Jack Milburn, Newcastle's top scorer in history.  It is like any modern stadium. The main frame of the steel structure is simple and solid. The floodlights and columns supporting the roof of the stands are shining. The stands on all sides are clearly layered. The seats are clean and bright. There are locker rooms and a trophy display room in the stadium.  , a series of supporting facilities such as gyms, bars and business centers, and even a small police station under the south stand - the enthusiasm of Newcastle fans is also very famous in England.

    However, no matter how good the St. James Park stadium is, it has one big drawback or feature - the stadium is built on a slope, which slopes downward for a full eighteen meters from north to south. This  The number may not look impressive at first glance, but when you think about it carefully, it is as tall as a six-story building, which is really amazing.

    In addition to this remarkable feature, St. James' Park is also well-known for another fact. Before it was built as a stadium, it was once an execution ground in the Victorian era.  Ten years later, the last hanging was carried out here, and all of this has given St. James' Park a special layer of fantasy.

    Like other famous clubs, there is a stand in St. James' Park that is a sacred place in the hearts of Newcastle fans, and that is the West Stand named after Newcastle's historical top scorer Milburn.  The fans gathered there are mainly middle and lower class fans. They are the most loyal and loyal part of the Newcastle fan base.

    On August 30, St. James Park ushered in the first game of the Premier League this season (actually the second round of the Premier League), Newcastle faced Birmingham at home.

    From this perspective, the postponement of the first league game is also a good thing for Newcastle United. After all, Manchester United was last year's league champion.  Although Beckham left, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo still filled the vacancy in their lineup.  Newcastle is playing away from home again. No matter how confident Mourinho is, he may not be sure of victory. Birmingham, on the other hand, was only the 13th place last season and is a typical mid-lower team. In the first game of the new season,  Getting off to a good start is important.

    From Mourinho's formation, we can see how eager he is to win - the lineup he arranged is not the 442 that Newcastle is most accustomed to using.  But four three three - goalkeeper Given, the four defenders are Trabelsi, Lucio, Woodgate and Hart, midfielders Makelele and Jenas serve as double midfielders, in front of them  It is Nie Fei, left winger Robert, and the forward is partnered by captain Shearer and Swedish forward Ibrahimovic.

    Compared with last season, Newcastle's lineup has changed six people, including three defenders.  However, recalling Newcastle's performance when Manchester United conceded 11 goals in two games last season, it is understandable that a major overhaul of the defense is required.

    However, Pei Wei's investment of more than 80 million pounds before the season had a very obvious effect-among the eleven players, except for the English teenager Jenas and Shearer, who has withdrawn from the England national team, the other nine  The players are all national players from various countries, and they are all the main and core players - there are six international players on the bench - from this point of view, Pei Wei's money is not as good as the media thinks.  Some non-star players are back.

    Compared with Newcastle¡¯s almost national football lineup.  The players in Birmingham are much inferior. This team is basically composed of British players. In addition to the English, there are also many players from Wales and Northern Ireland. The most famous player in the team is the former French international.  , Dugarry, who once played for AC Milan, Finnish striker Forssell, who was loaned from Chelsea, and former Manchester United player, a member of the famous 1992 generation, Savage, the evil man from Wales.

    Birmingham¡¯s head coach Bruce arranged a steady 442. The goalkeeper was Taylor, the substitute goalkeeper of the Northern Ireland national team, and the left back was Upson, who made his debut at Arsenal.  The right back is Irish veteran Kenner.  The central defender is partnered by Tebili and Perth, and the double midfielder Savic in the middle is partnered with Senegalese midfielder Cisse.  On the left is Australian winger Lazaridis, on the right is their captain No. 10 Brian Hughes. The forwards are one high and one fast, Dugarry and Fussell's partner.

    This is a typical British 442, with two wing attackers, two defensive midfielders, plus a tall and fast forward partner - in fact, most middle and lower-tier teams in the Premier League use this.  configuration.

    With the shouts of more than 50,000 Newcastle fans, the game kicked off. Obviously, Newcastle fans alsoI am looking forward to getting three points against this underdog to get off to a good start, just like last season when they slaughtered the "Hammers" West Ham United 4-0 at home.

    And the progress of the game seemed to be what they thought.

    Just two minutes into the game, Makelele beautifully stole the ball from the opponent's captain Hughes in the midfield, and then immediately handed the ball to Nie Fei in the frontcourt. Nie Fei did not stay long after taking the ball.  Before Vic came up, he passed the ball beautifully to Ibrahimovic on the left.

    Ibrahimovic caught the ball, stopped the ball, pulled the ball and turned around in one go. Kenner was dazzled by his series of actions. Fortunately, he had rich experience and was not shaken by him and lost his center of gravity.

    Seeing that the opponent was unmoved, Ibrahimovic stopped, gently touched the ball with his left foot, and then suddenly pulled the ball back with his toes. When Kenna was stunned, he quickly picked the ball toward the baseline!

    The ball drew a beautiful arc and flew past Kenner. At this time, Robert came up from behind like a wind, easily received Ibrahimovic's beautiful pass, and then quickly crossed into the penalty area!

    "Beautiful pass! It's really hard to imagine, how did he know that Robert was coming from behind? This pass was as accurate as measured with a ruler. Robert took the ball without any effort at all!" Newcastle United  Robbie Williams, the number one commentator, exclaimed: "Now Robert has a good opportunity in front of him. Birmingham's penalty area is as empty as a wheat field after autumn He passed the ball, Alan Shearer! Alan Shearer!  Le! Goooooal - The great Alan Shearer headed Robert's pass into the goal! One to zero, Newcastle led in the previous Champions League qualifying match.  The first goal in an official game, and now he scored Newcastle's first goal in the league this season! The thirty-three-year-old Shearer is still young, looking at his condition as if he was twenty.  Three years old! 245th goal, this is Alan Shearer¡¯s 245th goal in the Premier League!¡±

    Shearer ran on the court with his right hand raised high. This goal came so easily. After a series of interferences from Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, and after Robert inserted into the penalty area and attracted enough defensive forces, Shearer was already unmanned.  Defended, and the opponent's goalkeeper's attention was attracted by Robert who had just inserted into the small penalty area. It was almost equal to a half-empty chance. If Shearer didn't score, he would not be qualified to become the England player in the entire 1990s.  The best center forward!

    The St. James Park stadium immediately erupted. Newcastle fans gave Shearer all the praise they could imagine, and the chants of "There is only one Shearer" resounded above all the stands!

    "When will we get such cheers and treatment?" Ibrahimovic said with a little envy as he looked at the back of Shearer running.

    "Wait until you score a hundred goals for Newcastle." Nie Fei said with a smile from the side. In the usual training, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei, both technical offensive players and newcomers to Newcastle, have been mixing.  They are very familiar with each other. Although Ibrahimovic is arrogant, he is usually a big kid who likes to make mistakes, while Nie Fei is approachable and they have no problem communicating in English.

    "No, I think as long as we perform well enough, the fans at St. James Park will cheer us the same way in the future." After Ibrahimovic thought about it, he showed a strange smile: "The captain is already thirty-three after all.  Well, few forwards can play beyond the age of thirty-five. By then, I will be the new king and standard-bearer of St. James Park!"

    "Ibrahimovic, I believe you will do this." Nie Fei said it sincerely. Now in Europe, he is also a star known for his excellent footwork, but Ibrahimovic's footwork and imagination are not.  He is not inferior to him at all. Considering that Ibrahimovic is nearly fifteen centimeters taller than him, Nie Fei can't imagine how much better Ibrahimovic's skills would be if he were not so tall. After all, height is still a problem.  Affects flexibility.

    Regarding Nie Fei's words, Ibrahimovic accepted it unceremoniously. He is also a person who is not afraid of heaven and earth. He is the best in the world. Generally speaking, when a young forward comes to Ajax, he said: "  "I will become the second Basten" are relatively ambitious and confident people, but after Ibrahimovic arrived at Ajax, what he said was: "I will surpass Basten."  With this sentence, his level of confidence can be seen.

    Maybe he will be very angry with Mourinho, because Mourinho is also such a person. Maybe the two will have conflicts, because two people with strong personalities often cannot get along peacefully, but Pei Wei is looking forward to it very much.  These two people work well together.

    Because only in this way, Newcastle's glory will be more worth looking forward to.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 575 Two Magicians

    In just two minutes, Newcastle captain Shearer scored the first goal in the new league season. This start couldn't be better.

    The enthusiastic and unified cheers of more than 50,000 Newcastle fans made the Newcastle players even more energetic to launch the attack. They actively fought in the frontcourt and immediately launched an attack on the spot after grabbing the ball. This kind of frontcourt urgency  The style of play made Birmingham embarrassed. In the next ten minutes, Newcastle created several more opportunities. If it weren't for the outstanding performance of Birmingham's goalkeeper Taylor and the defenders, Newcastle might have been able to take the lead immediately.  expand.

    "Yourcenar is really good at it." Pei Wei in the stand box thought with a smile. After taking over Newcastle, Pei Wei brought Yunjia Tianyu's general master to Newcastle. Anyway, Yourcenar is here in China.  He has trained several proud disciples in the past few years. Even if he leaves, Yunjia Tianyu's physical training will not be greatly affected.

    Although he has left Europe for eight years, Yourcenar's training methods are still not outdated, and they also include many things related to traditional Chinese medicine - after all, there are several traditional Chinese medicine doctors who are good at conditioning in the Yunjia Tianyu team's medical team.  Yes, the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine has produced a brilliant product. At least in the 2002 World Cup, the players of the Chinese national team took that kind of decoction every day to regulate their physical fitness and increase their physical reserves. This also made them perform better on the court.  Their physical fitness is no less than that of the crazy Koreans. In the third or fourth place finals, the average running distance of each player of the Chinese team is not much different from that of the Korean team, which reaches 13,000 meters in each game.  You must know that the training camp of the Korean team is much longer than that of the Chinese team.

    Yourcenar had just started bringing this decoction to the Newcastle training ground, and was unanimously boycotted by the players - they refused to drink this unknown thing. In the end, Nie Fei and Lucio, two former  Led by players who had played in Yunjia Tianyu and drank it all without hesitation, others drank reluctantly, but Pei Wei believed that as the league gets more intense, they will slowly realize the benefits.

    The biggest difference between Chinese medicine and Western medicine is that the effects of Chinese medicine generally take effect slowly, but they are gradually adjusted.  The formula of this decoction has been tested repeatedly, and there are absolutely no elements that have been detected as stimulants.  Otherwise, the Chinese national team would have been collectively banned by FIFA.

    Besides, in modern sports competitions, it is no secret that drugs are usually used to increase the physical fitness and muscle strength of athletes, and then gradually stopped more than a month before the competition. This method can better prove that a sportsman  The level and development of the institution.

    England is originally the most intense league in the world with the cruelest schedule, if there is not enough physical fitness to guarantee it.  Achieving good results is just an empty talk. No matter how good your skills are, you must have physical fitness and physical guarantee to be able to perform them. What's more, Mourinho's coaching team emphasizes discipline and emphasizes that each player runs actively on the court and presses the opponent.  While maximizing the space for attack and defense, this tactic looks extremely exciting and powerful when done well.  But it must be guaranteed by strong physical fitness.

    As a Premier League team that has been relegated year after year but successfully avoided relegation every year, Birmingham has long been accustomed to being beaten by the opponent, so after being passive in the opening game, they gradually gained a firm foothold and began to shrink their defense.  To reduce the opponent's shots in the penalty area, Newcastle's offense, although as fierce as ever, failed to create substantial scoring opportunities.

    Because Ibrahimovic often withdraws from the penalty area to take the ball and organize the offense himself, Newcastle only has Shearer in the opponent's penalty area. Although his deterrence is unquestionable, as a lone forward, the pressure on the opponent is still  A little smaller.

    Ibrahimovic¡¯s frequent withdrawal from the penalty area did not allow Birmingham¡¯s defenders to withdraw outside the penalty area to defend him. Instead, he was targeted by the opponent¡¯s Savage.

    This notorious "evil man" in the Premier League did not play a big role in the previous games. Nie Fei had been warned by Mourinho before the game, and he played today.  It's just a cover - in the battlefield.  Get the ball and organize the offense.  Attract Savage to come up to defend him, and as soon as Savage comes up, he will pass the ball out immediately, leaving you with a wasted trip - you must know that even if Nie Fei does not organize the attack, Ibrahimovic's organizational skills are enough to tear apart the opponent.  The ground defense line is up.

    This tactic was clearly demonstrated in the first goal. Birmingham is not unaware of Nie Fei's performance in the World Cup, and his outstanding performance in Rome in the past three years has also proved that he is the world's first-class frontcourt attacker, so  Savage, who has the strongest defensive ability, was given the important task of marking him. As a result, Nie Fei passed the ball as soon as he came up. Then Ibrahimovic organized the attack beautifully and Shearer opened the scoring.

    After running back and forth several times, SarahQi Qi knew that he had been fooled - after a long time, this Chinese man was just a cover for seducing himself!

    So when Nie Fei got the ball again, he was also paying attention to Ibrahimovic's movement while rushing forward. Sure enough, just as he ran towards Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic quietly withdrew from the penalty area.  , and then Nie Fei raised his foot - passed the ball!

    Savage immediately stopped suddenly, turned around and rushed towards Ibrahimovic!

    In his opinion, his unexpected action will definitely interfere with Ibrahimovic getting the ball, which will make it much easier to steal the ball.

    Ibrahimovic was indeed frightened by Savage's sudden charge, but he was not at a loss - the moment he got the ball, Savage was almost there, and Ibrahimovic rolled with an irregular movement.  The incoming ball was swept from below, and the ball immediately flew up. Then Ibrahimovic swept the ball away with the outside of his right foot!

    "His feet can actually be raised so high! Zlatan Ibrahimovic is simply doing magic on the court!" Williams exclaimed loudly again - when he saw Ibrahimovic using his feet  After sweeping the ball that was almost parallel to his shoulder.

    Of course, Ibrahimovic also turned his body when sweeping the ball. At that moment, his entire upper body was almost in a straight line.

    The ball flew back again, in front of Savage's eyes - he couldn't stop anymore. He had used his highest speed in the sprint just now.

    The ball was passed back to Nie Fei's feet. Nie Fei seemed to be stimulated by Ibrahimovic's performance just now. Facing Birmingham's other midfielder Cisse, Nie Fei stretched out his foot and put it under the ball, and then the ball seemed to be stuck on  His feet remained motionless, and then Nie Fei stood on one foot and turned slightly, using his back to cover Cisse's gaze, then raised his right foot upwards and passed the ball over him  and Cisse's head, then immediately turned around and walked around Cisse!

    "His" Such a strange sound sounded in the sky above St. James Park, but it was the commentator Williams who immediately saw Nie Fei's performance after praising Ibrahimovic. His brain immediately went into panic.  He gasped involuntarily, but he forgot that his mouth was next to the microphone, and the entire stadium heard the sound coming from his mouth.

    But no one blamed him, and the cheers that had been echoing in the Newcastle stands stopped. All the fans present were stunned at the same time.

    After passing Cisse, Nie Fei continued to dribble forward. After breaking through to the edge of the penalty area, he suddenly raised his foot and made a penetrating short diagonal pass!

    Robert stepped in from the back row, received the ball and volleyed from a very small angle!

    The ball hit the near post hard and bounced out of the baseline. At this time, the entire St. James Park stadium seemed to come back to life!

    First there was a huge exclamation, and then there was crazy and warm applause!  The Newcastle fans were conquered by a series of wonderful performances by Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei. They didn't even care that the attack didn't result in a goal, but gave all the applause to Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei!

    "Oh my God, my God, my God! I think we should replay the slow motion sequence ten times!" Amidst the thunderous applause, Williams' voice was heard hard: "Let's see  Ibrahimovic's flexibility, look at Nie Fei's ability to control the ball! Although this attack did not result in a goal, we saw an unparalleled beauty in the moment just now, as if time had been frozen!  General! Gentlemen, it seems we have not one, but two magicians in Newcastle!"

    "These two young people were welcomed easily!" Shearer said to Robert beside him with a smile.

    "If I were only 21 years old, I would also use such moves on the court." Robert shrugged: "It's just that now I don't have the extra energy to use this technique. Besides, on the court  It¡¯s very dangerous to use this technology.¡±

    Of course Shearer knew what Robert was referring to. He raised his head and glanced at Savage who was standing on the other side with a gloomy face.

    "Maybe I should go and warn that guy and tell him not to mess around This is St. James' Park!" Shearer's face turned violent.

    "Come on, Alan, I think you just need to warn Ibrahimovic and let him pay attention We old guys can't always cover them, they need to learn from these things, we are not all like this  Did you come here? After a few minor injuries, you know you can't humiliate the other party deliberately. After all, we don't know when we will meet Of course, we can't let Savage act randomly. It's not like being targeted by that guy.  A little injured." Robert grabbed Shearer.

    Hiller pondered for a moment, then clicked.Head.

 Volume 10 2003 Chapter 576 Red Card

    Of course, Robert and Shearer did not dislike Ibrahimovic and wanted him to suffer some hardships, but they knew that there were countless rough defenders in the Premier League. They could not care about one but the second. They must  Let Ibrahimovic learn how to dodge the opponent's damage and try to minimize the chance of injury, and these can only be experienced with his own body on the court.

    Even Shearer missed almost the entire season due to a serious injury in his second year at Newcastle. After that, Shearer played smarter on the court - this kind of experience cannot be obtained by coaching.  It can be taught.

    This is why some players with good skills often don't use those moves that can extremely please the audience but humiliate their opponents as they become more mature - that's because they have learned smarter and after training, their playing style on the court will be better.  Practicality, this is also learned through lesson after lesson.

    Of course, he will definitely remind Ibrahimovic to be careful of Savage, because this guy is really a despicable guy. Nicknamed "Savage", in addition to his bad record of shoveling opposing players off the field, he also has another unique trick,  That is, after knocking someone down, he can also induce others to attack him and get a red card - Edinburgh, Sereny, Warhurst and Marais are all victims, they were all treated badly by Savage.  After the foul, he was sent off because he couldn't stand the opponent's provocation. Just in the first half of this year, Aston Villa veteran Dabrin once shouted to the TV camera after being treated the same way: "He is a human being."  Liar, big liar!¡±

    "Be careful with that guy." Shearer said to his strike partner: "He has already set his sights on you He is one of the most famous butchers in the Premier League Be careful."

    Ibrahimovic nodded. He had also heard of Savage's name, but he did not think that Savage could hurt him - after all, the two were not on the same level, and Ibrahimovic, who had practiced Taekwondo, responded quickly.  As long as you are prepared for this kind of destructive action.  Generally speaking, it won't cause much problems.

    As for why Shearer and Robert didn't think of reminding Nie Fei, that's because Nie Fei is already twenty-five years old after all and has played in Serie A for three years. The defenders in Serie A are no less insidious than  In the Premier League, Nie Fei has long learned how to protect himself, and he rarely does fancy moves like that. Instead, he uses more practical moves. Just now it was just a whim.

    "Ario!" Savage shouted with a sullen face to his defensive midfielder partner: "You take charge of that Chinese. Let me deal with that Swedish kid! Damn it, you actually look down on me. I want him to know about the Premier League.  The league is awesome!¡±

    "Understood, Robbie." Cisse nodded: "But you have to pay attention, this is St. James! Don't go too far!"

    "I know this" A cruel smile appeared on Savage's face: "I will make him suffer, and nothing will happen to me!"

    Cisse shrugged his shoulders, knowing that Savage was going to use his usual tricks again.  But what does it matter?  At least Savage's methods have brought considerable benefits to Birmingham, and I believe this game will be no exception.

    After that series of amazing moves, Ibrahimovic confidently planned to make some more moves that would excite the fans - but he immediately discovered that it was not that easy - after restarting the attack, as long as he  Exit the penalty area and Savage will be right next to him.  Use all kinds of little tricks to harass him, interfere with him, and make him unable to even hold the ball.

    Originally, this level of interference was not enough to make it difficult for Ibrahimovic to move forward. After all, Savage is inferior to Ibrahimovic in terms of height and confrontation ability.  But what annoys Ibrahimovic is that in addition to these small actions, Savage's constant trash talk, which is no less than that of an NBA player, makes him even more angry.

    Before he matures, Ibrahimovic himself is a very emotional player. When he plays happily, he can do any action and perform any surprising performance.  If he was unhappy, he might be able to do something at any time - and at this time, the anger in his heart was gradually rising.

    "Boy, the Premier League is not a place for people like you who only know how to play tricks. Only real men can survive here I advise you to go back to the Netherlands. The game there can allow you to score against seven or eight people."  One ball, but here, you can't even pass one person. You can only pass the ball cowardly Boy. Have you ever thought about me? Then I will kill you in the next life.  Living in a wheelchair don¡¯t believe it? Just give it a try.¡±

    Savage kept talking in Ibrahimovic¡¯s ear, and the anger in Ibrahimovic¡¯s heart became more and more intense. Finally, after throwing Savage away violently, IbrahimovicHe received Nie Fei's pass and then stopped.

    "You angered meyou will pay the price." Ibrahimovic gritted his teeth and said, then quickly moved the ball twice with both feet, and was about to break through Savage!

    Savage turned around and was about to block Ibrahimovic. He could see clearly that Ibrahimovic's foot hit the ball very hard. It couldn't be a fake move, and even if it was a fake move, as long as he could touch it first.  The ball, no matter how fake it is, is of no use.

    But he ignored Ibrahimovic's long legs. Just when he was about to touch the ball, Ibrahimovic took a step forward and brought the ball into his control, and then dunked the ball.  , put the ball back again!

    Just when Ibrahimovic turned the ball back and prepared to rush from the right side of Savage who was exposed to the empty goal, Savage stretched out his foot to hook Ibrahimovic's left foot which was recovering. His footing was unstable and Ibrahimovic immediately  Savage took him to the sky and fell to the ground.

    Huge boos immediately erupted at St James' Park. Savage was very used to the boos. He stood in the middle of the pitch with a straight face and even showed his innocence to the referee with his hands outstretched.

    The referee immediately blew the whistle, probably because he saw that the action was not too big. After running over, he did not show Savage a yellow card, but only gave him a few warnings.  Then Newcastle was awarded a free kick at the top of the center circle.

    Ibrahimovic stood behind the referee and looked at Savage angrily, but Savage did not change his expression. He even winked at Ibrahimovic provocatively when the referee turned around, with an incomparable look in his eyes.  of pride.

    "Fuck!" Ibrahimovic was furious. He clenched his fist and was about to step forward. However, he immediately felt his hand tighten. Nie Fei had already noticed something wrong with his emotions and immediately grabbed him.  He said to him: "Zlatan! Be careful to control your emotions That guy is teasing you. If you do it, it will not only be as simple as a red card and a one-game suspension!"

    Ibrahimovic took a deep breath and managed to calm down: "I understand, I will let this bastard learn a lesson This guy who talks trash, I will definitely not let him go, definitely."

    Nie Fei walked away worriedly. He could tell that Ibrahimovic was indeed very angry now, but there was nothing he could do about it.  After all, according to Newcastle's tactics, Ibrahimovic will often withdraw from the penalty area to take the ball and organize attacks. Otherwise, his skills and overall view will be wasted, but this way he will definitely face off with Savage. It seems that he has more  Reduce the pressure on Ibrahimovic.

    Just when he hadn't thought of how to relieve Ibudie's pressure.  Another Newcastle attack began.

    Jenas passed the ball directly to Shearer from the middle. Shearer knocked back to Ibrahimovic and then ran into the penalty area. Ibrahimovic stopped the ball at his feet and was about to pass it back to Shearer.  Savage rushed over from the side and was about to intercept the ball with a direct flying tackle!

    Ibrahimovic jumped up with the ball, dodged Savage in the air and obviously raised his foot too high, and then passed the ball out. When it landed, he stepped on Savage's hand intentionally or unintentionally.  On the shoulder!

    Savage¡¯s screams echoed throughout St James¡¯ Park.

    "This fool!" Pei Wei in the box slapped his forehead fiercely: "With such good skills, playing football is not smart at all! What is the use of this kind of foul? It is just to make him suffer some flesh and blood. He will be bandaged after the game.  That¡¯s fine! If you commit a foul, you have to get him off the field, or else you¡¯ll get a red card for nothing?¡±

    Sure enough, the head coach ran over, first showed a yellow card to Savage who was rolling on the ground, and then changed it to a red card and showed it in front of Ibrahimovic - he was sent off directly!

    Ibrahimovic shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, widened his eyes and asked, "Why?"

    "Get out!" The referee was too lazy to tell him and pointed down the court.

    Ibrahimovic walked off the court feeling that he was wronged.  Even if I didn't avoid Savage just now and stepped on it.  Does this require a red card?  So Savage clearly raised his foot too high just now, so why did he only get a yellow card?

    "Damn it!" Mourinho cursed in his heart.  You are a newcomer, and you stepped on an old Premier League player in your first Premier League game. If you don't get a red card, why should I treat you to dinner?  Although Savage's action was also very dangerous, he did not touch you after all - the referee's decision cannot be said to be biased.

    At the same time that Ibrahimovic left the field, Savage was also carried off. Coincidentally, he went down with Ibrahimovic.

    "You brat, how dare you do this to me" Savage grinned on the stretcher and said, "I will give you a good look next time!"

    "Next time I will step on your balls and burst them!" Ibrahimovic scolded him unceremoniously.passed.

    In the 41st minute of the first half, Ibrahimovic made his debut in the Premier League. He initiated an attack and received a red card. This was his answer.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 577 Remember you are a man

    Inside the Newcastle dressing room.

    "Zlatan, you are very talented, really." Shearer shook his head and said to Ibrahimovic: "This is the first time I have seen a player dare to step on Savage in his first Premier League game.  of."

    At this point, Shearer couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, I think that guy Savage must be regretting it now. Nothing happened to you. At most, you just got a red card. That blow on his shoulder."  , It won¡¯t be light!¡±

    After emergency treatment, Savage came on the field wearing a bandage. Ibrahimovic's kick was really heavy. With his weight and the force when he landed, he probably almost dislocated his shoulder, not to mention the shoe spikes.  It will also make him bleed a little.

    "It would be great if you could go up ten centimeters diagonally, then that guy would never be able to speak again." Robert also laughed: "That guy's mouth is simply a cesspit, if you can do that  If so, there are a lot of Premier League players who will be grateful to you.¡±

    "He threatened me just now I said, if he dares to do this again next time, I will crush his balls so that he can only participate in women's football matches in the future." Ibrahimovic said proudly: "*  *, dare to mess with me But, brothers, I will make you passive. "

    "It's okay." Janus said with a smile: "Birmingham is no big deal, we can win without youdon't you think so?"

    "Do you really think so?"

    Mourinho's ice-like voice rang out, startling the players in the locker room.  Only then did they realize that Mourinho, who was dragging behind them, had come in.

    Mourinho walked through the players with a cold face. The players stuck out their tongues one by one and automatically did what they had to do. Mourinho did not say anything, and waited until they had changed their new clothes.  After taking the jersey, he slowly opened his mouth.

    "In the second half, we will fight with ten menAlthough Birmingham is a weak team. But are we sure that we can easily defeat our opponents? At the level of professional football, the strength gap between individual players is not big. Less  If we play alone, it will be much more difficult for us in the second half. Are you so happy just because we are playing with ten people?¡±

    Mourinho's voice gradually became louder: "Zlatan, do you think what you did just now was great? Yes, that bastard is indeed very annoying. His mouth has offended many people in the Premier League.  Man But can't you use a better way to deal with him? Use all your skills and methods to get past him and humiliate him. This is the best way to fight back against him!  If he is good-looking, he would rather end up on his own Then you have to use a smarter method to let that bastard end with you! Now? He just suffered a little physical pain, and maybe he can still appear on the court in the second half.  Because I can't retaliate against you, I vent my anger on your teammates - maybe he will hurt the rest of us in the second half! You are a hero and you are happy, but he is leaving the danger to you!  Your teammates. Are you still a man?"

    Ibrahimovic was already full of shame at this time. He had not considered this at all. He was just asking for a moment of pleasure Indeed, Savage could no longer cause any harm to him in this game because he was already off the field.  , but for other teammates on the court.  Ibrahimovic left them with a more dangerous enemy than in the first half.

    Although Ibrahimovic is easily agitated and has a proud and arrogant nature, he is a very loyal person. As long as you reason with him, he will still listen. Mourinho's words hit his heart.  It was a criticism, so even though it was criticism, Ibrahimovic listened to it.

    "Brothers, I think I have to apologize to you" Ibrahimovic stood up: "Because of my impulsiveness, you are about to challenge ten people. It is my fault. Brothers, I hope you can help me. Win this  game to make up for my mistakes.¡±

    Mourinho calmed down and then waved his hand: "Forget it, it's your first time contacting the Premier League. There is no such butcher in the Eredivisie. I won't punish you for what happened today, but you have to remember  The lesson from this red cardAlso, you have to be mentally prepared. The Football Association may impose additional penalties on you. To be justified, the club may also fine youOkay, now let's  Let¡¯s explain the tactics for the second half.¡±

    "Zlatan Ibrahimovic's dismissal has left us with only one person on the forward line, so the midfielders must also step up the offense. Nie Fei, in the second half, your position must be more forward, and you must carry out all the offensive organization, Haitem.  (Trabelsi), since Nie Fei will appear more in the middle, your number of assists will increase in the second half, and Claude (Makelele) will help you fill the position., Jamien (Jenas), while you are helping Claude defend, you must also increase the number of your own forward penetrations. If Nie Fei and Robert open up a gap in the middle, then it will be you who inserts in the back row.  When the time comes, move forward boldly without any worries - even if we have one less person, we still have to use offense to suppress our opponents!  Do you understand?  "

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "Lucio, your assists need to be reduced After all, our backcourt cannot be too empty, is it clear?" Mourinho finally said to Lucio.

    Lucio nodded.

    At the beginning of the second half, Birmingham changed someone. The 23-year-old England attacking midfielder David Dunn came on and replaced midfielder Cisse. Obviously, Bruce wanted to take advantage of Newcastle's one less player to strengthen the attack.  .

    Generally speaking, when one person is missing, the defense will be reduced for a period of time. Bruce just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to see if he could even the score, but he encountered Mourinho, who did not play according to common sense.  One person is missing, but the attack is still unabated!

    Nie Fei alone takes on the heavy responsibility of Ibrahimovic's organization of the offense, and his right attack is completed by Trabelsi. At the same time, Janas increases the number of forward penetrations. Ibrahimovic's tasks are shared by other players. This is  Mourinho¡¯s football philosophy ¨C one less person?  It doesn't matter, the other nine people can make up for the lack of one person by running a little more distance.

    There are Shearer's points in the penalty area, Robert and Trabelsi's breakthroughs on the wings, Nie Fei's organization and Janas' intervention in the middle - Bruce was very depressed to find that without Ibrahimovic, Newcastle's offense  Although it has weakened, it is not so weak that Birmingham can still defend it without one defensive player!

    So although his substitution was very wise to a certain extent, and was even considered a "couple" in the post-game report, it still could not change his misjudgment of the general trend.

    Ten minutes after the start of the second half, Birmingham equalized the score. After getting a corner kick, Dugarry took off from the front and attracted Woodgate's attention. Fussell in the middle got ahead of Lucio and headed the ball. The ball was wonderfully struck by Given.  The ball was saved, but the ball fell in front of David Dunn in front of the goal. The England midfielder easily took the ball and tipped the ball into the goal.

    Except for this moment, Newcastle had the absolute upper hand. They suppressed Birmingham with continuous attacks and could not even breathe. Bruce was forced to use up the remaining two with twenty minutes left in the game.  In terms of substitutions, he replaced forward Forssell and Australian winger Lazaridis with a defensive midfielder and a defender respectively, hoping to keep the tie until the end.

    After seeing that the opponent was determined to defend, Mourinho also changed two people in succession. Stewart replaced Robert, whose physical fitness had begun to decline, and Viduka replaced Woodgate - to deal with the iron barrel formation, high ball  The effect is obvious, and Birmingham's defender is not too tall.

    Lazaridis' dismissal completely eliminated Trabelsi's worries. The captain of the Tunisian national team began to show his offensive talent, using his speed and dexterity to make Birmingham left back Upson miserable.  Mid-range, breakthrough, inside cut Trabelsi's offensive abilities are fully demonstrated.

    In the 69th minute, Trabelsi passed through after a breakthrough, and Viduka headed the ball over the goal.

    In the 73rd minute, Makelele made a long pass from the backcourt. Viduka headed the ball to Nie Fei behind him. Nie Fei passed the onrushing Savage with a diagonal line, and then accurately distributed the ball to the left wing. Stewart went all the way.  After dribbling the ball to the baseline, he made a cross. Shearer's header hit the crossbar hard and was cleared out of the baseline by the defender's big feet.

    Hart took a tactical corner kick. After receiving the ball, Nie Fei surprisingly did not pass the ball into the penalty area, but passed it to the front of the penalty area. Janas, who came in from the back row, shot directly from a long distance without stopping the ball. The ball hit the defender.  It popped up and Lucio missed with a follow-up shot.

    In the 78th minute, Nie Fei dribbled the ball past Savage again. Then, instead of passing the ball like he just did, he dribbled the ball into the penalty area and still passed the ball under the attack of two opposing defenders.  After going out, Viduka blocked the opponent's defender in the penalty area and shot a shot, which hit Taylor's arms.

    Newcastle's tidal wave of offense finally paid off. In the 83rd minute, Trabelsi stepped forward to assist. After a cross-cut breakthrough, he was knocked down by the opponent's defender at the front of the penalty area and took a free kick.

    Ireland's free kick expert Hart made a beautiful curved kick with his left foot. The ball flew over the head of the wall and flew into the intersection between the crossbar and the post. Taylor, who performed well throughout the game, was very happy with this goal.  There is nothing the ball can do.

    In the end, Newcastle relied on Hart's direct discretion.After a difficult victory, 2-1, Newcastle got a good start in this year's Premier League.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 578 Dream Theater

    Due to participating in the third round of Champions League qualifying, Chelsea and Newcastle, the two teams that have received huge attention this year and were acquired by foreign investors and caused huge waves in the transfer market, failed to participate in the first round.  League, so the second round of the league is the first appearance of these two completely different teams in the Premier League.

    The lineup has changed beyond recognition, but the results have not made any earth-shaking changes. Newcastle's one-goal victory over Birmingham after paying the price of a red card can only be said to be barely satisfactory, while Chelsea's results are typical of dissatisfaction.  - They faced the already down-and-out Blackburn Rovers, but were scored twice by the opponent's veteran Andy Cole. They relied on Mutu's solo shot and Hasselbaink's penalty kick to save one point.  Dav Veron's performance was mediocre, and Crespo did not play because of injury.

    After Pei Wei and Abramovich entered the Premier League at the same time, Newcastle and Chelsea were always compared inadvertently, especially in terms of signings this season. A group of experts conducted detailed research on these two games.  , and came to the conclusion that Newcastle's signings are more effective than Chelsea's - they have sufficient evidence. The newcomers introduced by Newcastle performed well in this game. Although Ibrahimovic only played 41 minutes, he was given a red card.  He was sent off, but his performance on the field was quite good. Nie Fei connected the midfield, Makelele stabilized the defense, and Hart even used his best direct free kick to score. Apart from Lucio, there were also some problems  In addition to adapting to the Premier League game, other players performed well.  As for Chelsea, the four earth stars who spent more than 15 million pounds. In addition to Mutu scoring a goal, Duff only had a few breakthroughs and was a bit of a threat. Veron only played half a ball before being defeated by Lampa.  Germany was replaced and Crespo did not play. Judging from the performance in the first round, Newcastle's new players are undoubtedly more worthy of their worth.

    ??In fact, everyone knows.  It is a very foolish thing to measure the success of a player by one game, but fans must always have something to watch.  That's all these boring comments do.

    Newcastle didn't care about this comment. They took a day off after the game, and then immediately rushed to Manchester to prepare for the first round of make-up four days later. Their opponent was the defending champion, the 10-year Premier League.  The most powerful team on earth.  Manchester United.

    In the second round of the match, Manchester United beat Bolton 4-0 at home and showed strong strength in their debut. Veteran Giggs scored twice, Scholes and Ruud van Nistelrooy added the icing on the cake.  The most important transfer before, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal played in the second half, although he did not score a goal.  However, he activated Manchester United's right-side attack and created a penalty kick, which was unfortunately missed by Ruud van Nistelrooy. Then he instigated an attack to help Giggs score twice. Manchester United only scored one goal in the first half.  In the second half, he scored three goals in a row, which can also prove what Ronaldinho has brought to Manchester United.

    This victory ended Manchester United's two-game losing streak against Bolton at Old Trafford, which also gave them full confidence to welcome Newcastle.

    In the war of words before the start of the season, Mourinho did not respond to Ferguson's second provocation. Sir Alex obviously did not want to let things go. The day after Newcastle arrived at Manchester United, Ferguson started to fire again.  : "Newcastle's 80 million is not as good as our 12.24 million (meaning that none of Newcastle's new players performed better than Ronaldinho). This is the gap between championship teams and ordinary teams  ¡­ For us, there will always be one person of note in Newcastle, and I really worry about what Newcastle will be like when Shearer retires.¡±

    Mourinho would not be polite this time, and he immediately gave a sharp counterattack: "I think Sir Alex Ferguson's eyes can only see others. But he can't see himself Maybe he forgot that after Cantona retired,  How is he struggling to find a new striker? Van Nistelrooy is not young anymore. I also doubt whether Manchester United can find a center with a stable scoring rate after he leaves This question is about any ball.  It happens to every team. When a great, dependable striker leaves, it takes two or three years for any team to find its next goal scorer. I don't see what anyone should be worried about.  When they get older, there will also be younger people to replace them, whether they are players or coaches. Sir Alex Ferguson should be more worried about who will lead Manchester United when he retires."

    This sentence struck a chord in Ferguson's heart. Although he thought he was getting better and better, he could still work at Manchester United for at least ten years, or he would not leave before training the next batch of "1992 generation".  , but the issue of successor is really bothering him.

    After being hit, Ferguson did not continue the war of words - but no one would think that he was afraid of Mourinho.??This is the benefit of being famous. If Mourinho stops the war of words first, the media will say that he is afraid of Ferguson. But if Ferguson stops the war of words, the media will say that Ferguson does not share the same level of knowledge as Mourinho¡ª¡ª  The media is often so snobbish.

    But Mourinho doesn't care about this. Ferguson's reputation has been accumulated bit by bit over more than 20 years. Mourinho believes that when he is in his sixties, his fame will never be as good as  Ferguson Jr. - He believed in his own ability.

    Now, there is a time when he proves his ability-defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford. This is undoubtedly a shortcut to quick fame.

    Old Trafford, Manchester United's home stadium, is known as the "Theater of Dreams." Among the Premier League teams this season, this stadium can accommodate the largest number of fans, reaching more than 68,000, and this number is still  It will be increased. It is expected that after the end of this season, the number of seats at Old Trafford will increase to 72,000. This is also a huge advantage for Manchester United. Having more seats means more seats.  Fans entering the stadium to watch the game means more ticket revenue - you must know that although the stadium capacity of the Premier League is not too large, their attendance has always been the most proud of them. In this regard, Serie A  But they can't catch up with them. Although the San Siro Meazza Stadium owned by the Milan duo can accommodate more than 80,000 people, it is rarely full when it is full. Juventus is even worse. The Alpi Stadium can accommodate nearly 70,000 fans.  The attendance rate was often only 30,000 to 40,000, and the large tracts of empty stands made Juventus even have the idea of ????moving to a stadium with a smaller capacity, because then the atmosphere at home would be more enthusiastic.

    From this aspect, Italian fans are really not as enthusiastic as English fans. Of course, this may have something to do with Italy's economic downturn for many years.

    The game has not even started yet, and the fans of both sides in the stadium are already competing with each other. Although Newcastle fans are obviously at a disadvantage, England fans have never been afraid of the huge number of home fans. With the chants of Manchester United fans in the audience,  The Newcastle fans were unmoved, singing Newcastle's team song "inghomenewcastle" and using their actions to contribute to the away warriors.

    When the Newcastle players were warming up on the court, it was after hearing this familiar team anthem that they turned a blind eye to the boos from the Manchester United fans. After successfully completing the warm-up, they returned to the locker room.

    The sound insulation effect of the Old Trafford locker room is very good. Although the loud noise from nearly 70,000 people outside can make the air scorch, when the door of the locker room is closed, the entire locker room immediately seems incomparable.  Quiet, a favorite phrase used by Chinese primary school students is "you can hear a pin drop."

    "Okay, the game is about to start." Mourinho broke the silence: "This year, Newcastle has changed many players. Even I, the head coach, only came to Newcastle this year and started to lead you. But, this  "It doesn't mean I don't know what happened on this field last year, last season."

    The old players of last season will naturally not forget it, and the new players of this season have also heard about it - five to three, a considerable score, Newcastle lost this game. Although they did a good job offensively, their defense was  However, the opponent scored five consecutive goals, including two goals conceded within three minutes of the start of the second half.

    "I think you should also know it very well." Mourinho smiled. Just when the players thought he was about to say something inflammatory about "avenging shame and taking revenge," he unexpectedly said something that shocked them.  People were shocked and said: "Now, what we have to do is forget about that game."

    "Newcastle now is no longer the Newcastle of last season, and our defense is not the same as last season, so for us, we don't need to bear any burden for the five-to-three or the six-to-two at home.  The pressure was last season, now, now is the time we have to compete with Manchester United!¡±

    "They were champions last season, so what? Winning it once doesn't mean they'll always be champions, and just because we haven't won it before doesn't mean we'll never win it If that's the case,  So what league should we play in? Just base our rankings on last season¡¯s results, why bother playing so hard?¡±

    Mourinho had a rare moment of humor in the locker room before the game, and the players also laughed. Yes, what does last year's game have to do with this year?  The Newcastle of today is not the Newcastle of last season - otherwise wouldn't the chairman's ¡ê80 million be wasted?

    "Okay, let's go now! This will be our first time in Dream Theatershow time!  "

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 579: Warm Old Trafford

    Since Woodgate suffered a slight injury in the last game and Ibrahimovic was suspended, Mourinho's lineup for this game has made several positional adjustments compared to the previous game.  The lineup has also returned to 442. The goalkeeper is still Given, and the right back Kufuor rotates. The center back partner is Lucio and the 19-year-old Dawson - this is his first time playing in the Premier League.  The defender sent Bernard, who scored a goal for Manchester United at the Theater of Dreams last year.

    Midfielders Makelele and Nie Fei appear in the middle, with Robert and Dyer on the left and right respectively. The forwards are last season's partners Shearer and Bellamy. It is worth mentioning that Shearer and Bellamy are the same players who played in the midfield.  The player who scored the remaining two goals in the away game against Manchester United last season - it seems that although Mourinho asked the players to forget that game, he himself has not forgotten it, otherwise he would not remember the away game against Manchester United last season.  Every player who scored a goal for Manchester United came on the field.

    Manchester United's lineup is only slightly adjusted, with goalkeeper Howard, right back Phil Neville, left back O'Shea, center backs Ferdinand and Silvestre, and midfielder Djemba replacing the injured Butt and Keane.  Partnering with double midfielders, left midfielder Giggs, right midfielder Solskjaer, central midfielder Scholes, and lone forward Ruud van Nistelrooy.

    Nineteen-year-old Michael Dawson stood in the player tunnel, nervous and uneasy, constantly looking at the man standing behind Manchester United captain Keane.

    Ruud van Nistelrooy, now 27 years old, is a super striker who has scored more than 20 league goals for two consecutive years after landing in the Premier League. He is known as the "King of the Small Zone" and is the top scorer last season.  .  The man who can score the most goals in the Premier League.

    And the person he is marking today is this person.

    As a newcomer who plays in the Premier League for the first time, he encounters the defending champion in the first game, and the target is the top scorer - this kind of thing is not something that everyone can encounter.  Although Dawson was praised by the media and fans for his youthful maturity and general demeanor when he was at Nottingham Forest, you need to know.  English League One and Premier League are two completely different worlds.

    But in tension.  Dawson's heart is also filled with excitement - the Premier League is the Premier League!  Basically every game will be a big event!  Dream Theater!  Manchester United!  With such an opponent, are you still afraid that you won't be able to show your worth?

    Although leaving Nottingham Forest, where he was born and raised, still made him feel a little uneasy, the current scene made him feel that he had made the right decision to stay in Nottingham. How could he personally participate in such a big scene?  Although Nottingham Forest has had its glory days, given their current situation, it is very difficult to re-enter the top league.  Not to mention the impact towards glory!

    "Okay, Michael, don't be too nervous." Dyer patted him on the shoulder. Although he was only five years older than him, Dyer had already played in the league for four seasons in Newcastle, and he didn't know how many times he had played against Manchester United.  Naturally, he will not be nervous: "Ruud is just a player You are no worse than him in height, strength and speed, so what are you afraid of? And the defensive players will always have an advantage over the offensive players. More  What's more, Lucio will help you fill the position Don't worry, remember what the coach told you? Don't worry about others, just keep an eye on Ruud van Nistelrooy and don't let him disappear from your eyes. The rest of Manchester United will come from the back row.  Players who intervene in the offense will naturally have others to deal with them.¡±

    "I understand." Dawson nodded: "I will behave well."

    Mourinho still looked cold and sat on the coaching bench with his arms folded.  Like he had so much confidence in this game.

    In fact, he is not sure. Although Newcastle has several capable defenders this year, for a defense line, the most important thing is not the personal ability of the players, but the tacit understanding between them - and this  , is what Newcastle lacks most now.

    The frontcourt offense can also rely on the players' sudden inspiration to solve the problem, but the defense cannot rely on this. It can only rely on tacit understanding, mutual protection and collective strength.

    And Newcastle¡¯s current defense line has three newcomers, especially the two central defenders who have never cooperated together.  Can they withstand Manchester United's powerful attack?  Mourinho has no confidence at all.

    So what he relies on is Newcastle's offense.

    The problems with Manchester United¡¯s defense still exist.  They haven't found a trustworthy goalkeeper since Schmeichel retired. Barthez's low-level mistakes have earned him the reputation of "Butter Hand". Although Howard, who was introduced this year, performed pretty well in the first league game  , but Mourinho never believed that this guy from the United States would be a very good goalkeeper. In their defense, except for second captain Neville and sky-high defender Ferdinand??, the other two can only be said to have average strength. Sylvester is Manchester United's long-term substitute, and O'Shea is a substitute among the substitutes. Compared with Manchester United's talented frontcourt attackers, their defense line  It can only be said to be second-rate.

    Therefore, Mourinho's tactics for Newcastle are quite bold. Dawson marks Ruud van Nistelrooy, Makelele is responsible for defending the midfielder who may intervene in the attack, and the two full-backs Kufuor and Bernard are responsible for defending Manchester United's two wings.  Gus and Solskjaer adopted one-on-one marking tactics to maximize their personal abilities. On offense, the main offensive points were concentrated on the right side of Dyer, focusing on O'Shea, trying to lead the attack with points.  , and then break through Manchester United's entire defense!

    He has already formulated the tactics. As for the progress of the game, it depends on the performance of the players on the court!

    The game got into a fever pitch right from the start!

    When Manchester United kicked off, Newcastle's midfielders and frontcourt players immediately rushed into Manchester United's half and began to press forward bravely. Although they were brave, they were not reckless, active, layered, one after another.  Push forward.

    However, every Manchester United player has seen big scenes, so naturally they will not be intimidated by this level of pressing. They still controlled the ball in the midfield. Scholes made a beautiful pass in the middle and passed the ball.  Passed to the feet of Ruud van Nistelrooy on the right side of the penalty area!

    Since Dawson did not follow Van Nistelrooy out of the penalty area, Van Nistelrooy easily took a long shot from the corner of the penalty area. Kufuor stretched out his foot to block the ball. The ball changed direction but still flew towards the goal. Given flew to save the ball.  Bottom line.

    Only two minutes into the game, Manchester United completed an excellent attack.

    Giggs took a corner kick, and the Newcastle defenders obviously missed someone. O'Shea, who assisted in the frontcourt, had no one to defend him. He took off in the small penalty area and headed the goal from close range!

    The fans of Manchester United were about to cheer, when Given made a wonderful save, a beautiful side save, and the ball that was about to fly into the goal was forced out of the bottom line with one palm!

    Newcastle fans immediately let out huge cheers, and Manchester United fans immediately suppressed their cheers with huge boos: "Just bad luck!"

    "Fuck your mother!" Newcastle fans immediately hit back.

    Just like Newcastle fans launched a counterattack, Newcastle, which was continuously suppressed by Manchester United at the beginning, also immediately launched a counterattack. Given took the goal kick, and Kufuor immediately handed the ball to Dyer in front, and Dyer was in Giggs' defense.  He still brought the ball to the frontcourt. After a beautiful one-two with Nie Fei, he got rid of Giggs, and then passed the ball into the penalty area beautifully under O'Shea's defense, hitting Shearer in front.  After a feint, Bellamy fell in the penalty area due to Ferdinand's entanglement. The referee waved his hand to indicate that there was no foul.

    Newcastle fans yelled: "This is a penalty kick! Didn't you see something wrong with your eyes?"

    "Fuck your mother!" This time it was the Manchester United fans' turn to fight back.

    "It's so hot" Pei Wei sighed and thought in the box: "No matter how exciting the Chinese League is, it will never be like this."

    He turned to Su Mei next to him and said with a smile: "Until Chuan Chuan grows up, you can't take him to the scene to watch football Otherwise, the first English he learns will be 'Fake'."

    Su Mei also laughed. David Keir, the chairman of Manchester United next to him, was a little puzzled. He couldn't understand the Chinese spoken by Pei Wei and Su Mei, so he interrupted: "Pei, what are you laughing at?"

    "Nothing." Pei Wei said seriously: "I was just discussing the future education of my children with my wife In addition, I envy the enthusiasm of Manchester United fans."

    "Where." Keir laughed. The new chairman, who was elected after the former chairman Edwards stepped down due to the recruitment scandal, seemed to take Pei Wei's words as true and immediately said: "Actually, Newcastle fans are the  They are the most enthusiastic and the most enthusiastic in England You know, although our Manchester United jersey products are sold to every corner of the world, there is not a very good business in Manchester."

    Keir¡¯s words are true. You know, in Manchester, the most popular team is Manchester City, not Manchester United. Unlike Newcastle, basically everyone in this city who is a fan supports Newcastle United.

    "I am envious of Manchester United's huge talent base around the world If possible, I hope Newcastle can get some help from Manchester United." Pei Wei said lightly.

    ??Keir said haha ??and changed the words. Manchester United has many satellite clubs around the world. It took many years of accumulation for Manchester United to build this. How can it be shared with Newcastle.

    &nbsp; Pei Wei smiled and did not continue the topic.

 Volume 10 2003 Europe Volume 10 2003 Chapter 580 Defender Line

    Pei Wei certainly knows that Manchester United cannot share with Newcastle the global talent selection system they have spent more than ten years building up. No club has too many good players, even if they can't use them.  It can also be transferred out. Although the relationship between Newcastle and Manchester United is not bad (mainly because Manchester United is unwilling to cooperate with Chelsea, who wanted to poach people from Manchester United as soon as they entered the Premier League), they are not selfless.

    For a club, it is definitely not possible to rely on large acquisitions to introduce new blood forever. The best way is to cultivate its own talents. Manchester United and Arsenal are already ahead of other Premier League clubs in this regard. Chelsea  After Abramovich took over, he chose to use a large initial investment to form a youth training system that could compete with Manchester United and Arsenal in the short term. Otherwise, there would not be a life-and-death struggle with Manchester United on those talented teenagers in the next few years.  , Nigerian midfielder Mikel is a good example. This is also a method that is more effective, but Pei Wei does not want to use this method.

    This method is very effective in the short term. Chelsea has established a large number of training camps and football schools around the world in just a few years. However, the consequence is a complete break with Manchester United and Arsenal.  For Pei Wei, he already has a treasure trove of talents, that is, China. He plans to import a large number of outstanding young players from China to fill Newcastle's various echelons in one or two years. In this regard, he is guaranteed to be among the top three players in China.  More than ten football schools with strict talent selection mechanisms and close to European training levels are enough to ensure the source of these people.  But such a huge influx of talents is definitely not something that Newcastle alone can handle, even with the help of Arsenal led by Wenger. Therefore, Manchester United, which has the largest number of satellite clubs in the world, has become a good partner.  You must know that Dong Fangzhuo was able to grow rapidly in the Second Division because he was loaned out by Manchester United. Although he later failed to play football at Manchester United, that does not mean that this approach does not work.

    Although there are very few players in the Manchester United first team who grew up from these satellite clubs, the players they have trained are all over the European continent!  If China also has so many young players who can play on the European continent.  Then in addition to the domestic league, the Chinese national team will have countless more bases to train players!

    So Pei Wei needs to maintain a friendly relationship with Manchester United.  Through Newcastle, the Chinese Football Association and Manchester United are on the line. Being on the line with Manchester United is equivalent to being on the line with those satellite clubs. At that time, Manchester United will also let a large number of Chinese players enter Europe for their own interests. At that time, there will be no need  Pei Wei doesn't have to worry anymore. Even if only 1% of these players can be played, then China's national teams at all levels will not be afraid that there will be no one to choose from!

    After the Chinese team won third place in the World Cup, many players on the team were invited by European clubs.  For example, Liaoning's Zhao Junzhe received an invitation from French Ligue 1 Nantes, Qingdao's Qu Tao was also retained after a trial with Genoa, Yunjia Tianyu's Zhang Yiming transferred to Bundesliga Cologne, and other international players are already playing in Europe.  Either because of their age or because they were too old, they did not get any invitations. Although Wu Jiang and Zhu Guosheng had teams that wanted them to go, they declined the invitations.  I plan to stay in Yunjia Tianyu forever.

    Their excellent performance in Europe has also made European teams become interested in Chinese players. They are hard-working, disciplined, and their physical fitness is also very good in Asia. Although there are still only a few Chinese players among the rich, but  In the eyes of a large number of small and medium-sized clubs and teams outside the four major leagues.  These players are still very practical, after all, their value is still much lower than that of South American players.

    This is the benefit of China's low prices - in domestic leagues, a player worth more than 10 million yuan is absolutely sky-high, but converted into euros, it is about one million. In Europe, it is simply not worth buying a player for one million yuan.  Nothing, but in China, if you offer one million, the club will definitely be happy to transfer the main players in the team - after all, the reserves of all Chinese clubs are quite strong now, and selling a main player can also make room for new players.  Come out of position.  Why not do it.

    "Just like some foreign companies like to hire Chinese workers. I think that in the future, European clubs will also be happy to use Chinese players" Pei Wei secretly thought in his heart.

    Manchester United fans feel very unhappy. Although the score on the field is still zero to zero, Newcastle are fighting equally with Manchester United on the field. Often, as soon as Manchester United's attack ends, Newcastle's counterattack begins. The rhythm of the game between the two sides  Very quickly, in the midfield battle, Newcastle was not at a disadvantage at all, and even had a slight advantage - even though it was an away game, the Newcastle players had no worries during the game.?The tackle was very decisive, sometimes even risking a card, but this rough tactic achieved very good results. They did not receive a card for this action, but contained it very well.  Manchester United's technical advantage.

    After receiving the pass from Scholes, Vanney dribbled the ball into the penalty area. Dawson immediately rushed over from the side and made a beautiful flying tackle to scoop the ball out of the penalty area. Then he took Vanney down to the ground and stood in the stands.  There were boos immediately, but the referee did not call Dawson a foul, but stopped the game and waved the stretcher into the field.

    Ruud's right elbow hit the ground first when he fell, and he seemed to be a little injured. Dawson glanced at Ruud, and he felt that Ruud was not as powerful as the legend said, and he didn't seem to have shown anything outstanding so far -  ¡ªHis own marking was quite successful.

    "He has played three games this weekincluding this one." Lucio reminded Dawson: "He played a full league game three days ago, and he also played a Dutch national team game a week ago.  A little fatigue is certain, but we can¡¯t underestimate him because of this. For our defenders, one minute of mistakes can cover up 89 minutes of outstanding performance.¡±

    Dawson nodded, but now he is very confident in himself. He is younger than his opponent, physically better than his opponent, and his body, strength and speed are not inferior to his opponent. If he can't win in this way, then why should he play in the Premier League?  League?

    After the game restarted, Dawson, who had greatly increased his confidence, performed even more eye-catchingly. He is 1.88 meters tall, but has dexterity that ordinary English tall defenders do not have. He has excellent jumping ability and accurate judgment of landing points. He already has a body.  He has all the potential of an excellent defender, but what he lacks now may just be the experience and self-confidence of not having played in the top league.

    Heading, stealing, blocking Dawson's outstanding performance made the commentators of the British BBC TV station exclaim, another new English defensive star was born!

    In recent years, England has indeed produced many outstanding local central defenders. After Rio Ferdinand, the most valuable defender in the world, Chelsea has produced the 23-year-old John Terry, and Tottenham has produced the 23-year-old John Terry.  Twenty-two-year-old Ledley King, and now Newcastle has a younger one, Michael Dawson, who is only 19 years old this year!

    "I think Eriksen is going to have a headache." Former England national team superstar and current BBC commentator Lineker said with a smile: "Campbell and Ferdinand are the main central defenders of the England national team, and now there are so many more.  There are many young and excellent defenders who are not afraid of injuries, but how to arrange for these people to play is a problem. "

    "Hey, Gary, maybe Mr. Eriksen is happy now. At least he doesn't have to worry about the injuries in the defense" His partner Mark Lawrenson said with a smile: "But this is not good for Manchester United.  This is not good news. Although Woodgate was injured, Dawson's performance was unexpectedly good. It is hard to imagine that this was his first Premier League game Now it will be a bit difficult for Manchester United to break Newcastle's goal.  "

    On the field, Dawson marked out Giggs' cross with a header. Makelele immediately transferred the ball to Nie Fei's feet in the frontcourt. Nie Fei faced Djemba's uphill grab, made a beautiful shake, and then passed the ball to Nie Fei in the frontcourt.  The ball went to Robert's feet.

    Scholes returned to defense to stop Robert's progress, but Robert's pass hit his hand. The referee's whistle immediately sounded, awarding Newcastle a space on the left side of the penalty area, about 30 meters away from the goal.  free kick.

    "Newcastle's free kick was a good opportunity. Both Dawson and Lucio rushed into Manchester United's penalty area. This put a lot of pressure on Manchester United's defense. After all, except for Ferdinand, no other defender had the ability to header.  It¡¯s reassuring, and Newcastle has many good header players" Another BBC commentator, Hansen, said: "For Newcastle playing away from home, this kind of frontcourt set-piece is a good opportunity, but it¡¯s a pity that  If Te is not on the court, Sir Alex Ferguson will definitely be more worried."

    Sure enough, Ferguson stood up and looked at the court with a serious expression. After all, after Stam's transfer and Pallister's retirement, Manchester United's only trusted defender was Ferdinand. Brown has never been able to show why he  So many football experts are optimistic about his strength. Although Sylvester is a versatile player, he is not so reassuring when playing as a central defender. Newcastle's central defender configuration makes Ferguson feel envious. The main players are Woodgate and Lucio.  , the substitutes are Dawson and Taylor, two newcomers who are considered by all football experts to be promising. Now if Manchester United has Dawson, why bother to have to be hit by Sylvester, who is not reassuring?  Defender point!

 Volume 10 2003 Chapter 581 Nemesis and Record

    Chapter 581: Nemesis and Record

    Robert stood in front of the ball and looked at the people moving around in the penalty area.

    The referee blew the whistle for a free throw. Robert took a step back, immediately raised his left foot and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Manchester United's penalty area was immediately filled with people, especially in the middle of the penalty area. Players from both sides were desperately fighting for positions that were favorable to them, and the physical confrontation was extremely fierce. However, the ball's landing point was not in the middle, but in the middle of the penalty area.  It flew directly to the rear point.

    Alan Shearer was right there, and Sylvester, who was responsible for defending him, made no mistakes and followed him closely.

    Shearer jumped up high and struggled with Sylvester to take off. Although he was seven years older than Sylvester and one centimeter shorter, Shearer still showed amazing physical fitness.  He beat the opponent at the landing point!

    "Alan Shearer shook his head and hit the goal!" Hansen shouted loudly: "The ball went in! He beat Sylvester, who was seven years younger than him! A powerful header from close range.  Attacking the goal, Manchester United goalkeeper Howard had nothing to do with this goal! Beautiful goal, the 33-year-old Shearer scored two consecutive goals in the Premier League in the new season like he was only 23 years old!  "

    Shearer ran at Old Trafford with his right hand raised high, and other excited teammates were constantly chasing behind him, chasing the back and the flag!

    His right hand is like a flag. This flag has been held high in the Premier League for sixteen seasons, and it will continue to be held high!

    "Newcastle spent nearly 20 million pounds on forwards in the pre-season transfer market, but in the four games so far, their forwards have scored a total of three goals, all of which were scored by Shearer."  Inker sighed: "No matter how much it costs, Newcastle still has only one most trustworthy forward, Alan Shearer."

    "Sir Ferguson's expression was very angry. He was also helpless!" Lawrenson was more concerned about another point: "Manchester United also had the opportunity to get Shearer, but it was a pity that Shearer rejected them! This was already Shearer's goal against Manchester United.  His seventh goal, I think even if Shearer is already 33 years old, Sir Alex Ferguson still regrets not winning against Newcastle!¡±

    Mourinho jumped up from the coaching bench and waved his fist vigorously. For him, Newcastle's most trustworthy forward is also Shearer. Ibrahimovic is more like a setter than a scoring machine.  What's more, he still has to gradually adapt to the Premier League's style of play. Bellamy has been unable to find the feeling of scoring goals, and Viduka still needs to find opportunities on the bench. Apart from Shearer, he has no choice.

    It¡¯s great to be one goal ahead now. If Manchester United wants to tie the score, they must increase their offense.  Then the holes in their defense will be even bigger, so Bellamy, Robert, Nie Fei and Deird Speed ??will be able to come into play.

    In the 25th minute of the first half, Newcastle relied on captain Shearer's header to lead Manchester United in the away game. This is a very proud result. It is not easy to lead Manchester United at Old Trafford.  However, it can also be seen that Manchester United's defense is indeed not very good now. When Ferguson is making up for the impact of Beckham's departure, it seems that he should also consider how to fill the shortcomings of the left back and center back.

    This goal is Shearer's seventh league goal for Manchester United.  Based on this number of goals alone, Shearer can be regarded as one of Manchester United's nemesis. After the start of the new season, perhaps due to the influence of the new owner's large investment, Shearer has not won any championship for seven years.  Le saw hope. For a veteran like him, the spiritual desire has exceeded the impact of physical condition. There is a difference between pursuing and not pursuing.

    But Manchester United will naturally not let Newcastle be so proud at their home court.  A few minutes later, they organized another pretty good attack.

    Nie Fei passed Djemba beautifully, but Keane, who had been waiting for a long time, appeared at the most appropriate position. He stretched out his foot to poke the ball away from Nie Fei's feet, and then used his body to hold Nie Fei.  Fei sent a beautiful diagonal pass to Giggs on the left.

    The Welsh Devil Wings used a beautiful pass to pass Dyer who hurriedly returned to defense, and then immediately dribbled the ball along the left wing.  Kufuor came forward cautiously.  He certainly knows how good Giggs' breakthrough ability is on the left.

    In this game, Mourinho did not send Trabelsi, who has excellent assist ability, and Hart, who is a free kick expert, as the two full-backs. Instead, he sent Kufuor and Bernard, who have better defensive capabilities.  It is to defend Manchester United's two-wing attack. You must know that Manchester United's two-wing attack has always been a magic weapon for their offense. Although Beckham has left,But the Red Devils' tradition of playing on both wings will not change.

    Facing Kufuor's defense, Giggs used a series of changes of direction to make Kufuor lose his balance. After passing two people, Giggs glanced at the penalty area, and then immediately passed the ball with his left foot.  A restricted area!

    Keane broke into the penalty area!  Keane, who was guarding Nie Fei just now, showed his versatile midfielder style with both offense and defense. He received the ball near the near post, and then raised his foot and passed the ball to the penalty kick before Lucio rushed to defend him.  Point nearby Fanny!

    Just when Ruud van Nistelrooy was ready to shoot the ball in the air, but before he touched the ball, Dawson rushed over from the side, jumped in front of Ruud van Nistelrooy and volleyed the ball out of the penalty area!

    "Beautiful defense! His explosive power is so good!" Lineker couldn't help shouting: "The moment Keane passed the ball, Ruud van Nistelrooy had already got rid of Dawson, but Dawson immediately made up for himself.  His mistake was to destroy the ball before Van Nistelrooy! This save is worth a goal!¡±

    Vanney looked at Dawson who was still lying on the ground with some surprise. He already knew Dawson's characteristics from previous contacts. He had excellent jumping ability, quick turn, strong heading ability, lack of experience and defensive skills.  His shortcoming is that his movements are a little frizzy at times.  But just now, he had clearly gotten rid of him through running back and forth.  But I didn't expect that he would catch up so quickly. It seems that this little guy's explosive power is really outstanding. I should pay attention to it in the next game.

    In the rest of the first half, Newcastle players still used unremitting running to contain Manchester United's offense. At the same time, their oppressive style of play also prevented the Manchester United midfielder with strong offensive power from organizing a good attack.  In offense, the only forward, Ruud van Nistelrooy, was under Dawson's tight surveillance. For a scoring machine like Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is extremely capable of grabbing points.  Only with sufficient support behind him can he develop his scoring characteristics.

    With Scholes¡¯ long-range shot high, the first half of the game ended. With a one-goal lead, the Newcastle players returned to the locker room with confidence.

    "We played very well in the first half. It is difficult for a Premier League team to lead Manchester United by one goal at Old Trafford." Mourinho first praised the players' performance, and then changed the subject.  : "Now, what we have to do is to forget about the score in the first half. Abandon those unrealistic thoughts in your minds and just pretend that we didn't score the goal in the first half, or even that we were breached by them."

    "Now I can tell you the technical statistics of the first half. We shot four times and had two shots on target. The only threatening shot was Shearer's shot, while Manchester United shot eight times, five shots on target, and several more.  A very threatening offense so the score is not a true reflection of the first half. It's just that we did a little better defensively than Manchester United. So in the second half, we have to continue to struggle with Manchester United in the midfield.  , seize the opportunity to play behind them. Bellamy, your running in the first half was still not enough. You have to stick to their last defender and wait for your teammates to pass the ball behind you at any time They  The defenders are not too fast. This is where we can take advantage of the direct pass to the back. If there is no chance, we will hit both sides. After the breakthrough, we will pass the ball. Defensively, Michael, you did a great job in the first half. Keep giving.  I keep an eye on Ruud and don't give him any chance. Today's game is your first appearance this season. There is no problem with your physical strength. Don't give him any chance to shoot He is already in the Premier League.  He has scored in nine consecutive games. If he scores again in this game, he will be able to tie the record of consecutive goals in the top Premier League We cannot be bystanders of this record, that will be our biggest shame.  ¡­Do you understand?¡±

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "In addition, in the second half, we have to pay attention to their midfielder's back-row insertion. Given, pay attention to Scholes' long-range shot. This guy's long-range shooting ability is also very strong. In the second half, their Cristiano Ronaldo may  Come on. Bernard, if he comes on the pitch, keep an eye on him and let him know that the Premier League is different from the Portuguese Premier League.¡±

    Bernard, who was as black as a piece of coal, grinned, showing his big white teeth.

    "The second half of the game started In the first half of the game, Newcastle unexpectedly led Manchester United away from home, but I think Sir Alex Ferguson and his disciples will not let the Magpies laugh for too long Oh, Manchester United  A wave of attacks started at the beginning of the second half!¡±

    In the 49th minute, Keane picked up the ball near the kick-off circle in the midfield, and Nie Fei came up to him. However, Keane did not bother with Nie Fei, but suddenly raised his foot and passed a ball directly over Newcastle's entire line.  Twenty-meter short pass from the defense!

    Ruud van Nistelrooy towards the ballHe ran to the spot, got the ball in front of Dawson, and then immediately accelerated and rushed forward, throwing away Dawson who was chasing after him!

    "Oops!" Dawson secretly shouted in his heart. Just now, Ruud van Nistelrooy took a sudden step back, attracting him to take a step forward. Who knew that the other party suddenly turned around again, and Keane's ball also arrived, abruptly.  Run out with a single sword!

    Dawson immediately turned around and chased after Ruud van Nistelrooy, but Ruud van Nistelrooy was not slow and had the upper hand. It was impossible to catch up with him in just a few meters, and Van Nistelrooy had already rushed into the penalty area.  , all he can do now is interfere with Ruud van Nistelrooy from behind.

    However, his efforts were not ineffective. Ruud van Nistelrooy could only choose to face the attacking Given and push into the far corner.  Although he was disturbed, he still shot the ball, ground ball, lower left corner!

    "Keane's through ball in the middle, Ruud van Nistelrooy shot! Oh my god, incredible, he actually missed the ball. Although it escaped Given's outstretched hand, the ball missed the left post and Newcastle escaped.  Get over it!"

    The entire Old Trafford was filled with sighs from Manchester United fans, and Ruud van Nistelrooy was holding his head with a look of regret on his face.

    Shaking his head, Ruud van Nistelrooy ran towards his own half. Although he was regretful, he did not forget to give a thumbs up to Keane who made this penetrating through ball.

    "Next time, I won't miss this kind of ball." Ruud van Nistelrooy ran back.  While looking at Dawson, he saw that the young defender had interfered with him very well from behind, causing his shot to deviate. However, he would notice this immediately.

    Counting last season.  He has scored in nine consecutive Premier League games. If he scores again in this game, he will equal former Liverpool striker John Aldridge's record of consecutive goals in the British top league.  In his first season in the Premier League.  He once scored in nine consecutive games, breaking the record of consecutive goals since the establishment of the Premier League. But now, he wants to challenge another record!

    While Newcastle's defenders were all shocked and grateful that Ruud Ruud failed to create a scoring record for them, Nie Fei looked at Keane in front of him. It was the best defensive midfielder in the world who used a typical classical forward kick.  A through ball from the midfielder from the waist gave Ruud van Nistelrooy a chance to stand alone. Looking at the slow-motion replay played on the big screen above the stands, Nie Fei could clearly see it.  Keane's direct pass was just right, catching the moment when Newcastle's defense moved forward and Ruud van Nistelrooy advanced - how could one seize this moment just right without a good overall view and accurate footwork!

    Isn¡¯t this guy a defensive midfielder?  How could there be such an excellent pass?  Nie Fei was full of surprise. To be honest, even Serie A did not have a defensive midfielder who could deliver such a fatal through ball. Maybe Pirlo, who only switched to a defensive midfielder last season, could have such ability to distribute the ball, but after all, Pirlo is  He's from a midfielder background.

    "If you have watched Guardiola play, you won't be so surprised." Makelele smiled and patted Nie Fei on the shoulder: "In the past in Barcelona, ??his direct pass has benefited the forward more than once.  . These forwards include Romario, Ronaldo and Rivaldo. Compared with Guardiola, Keane¡¯s passing is only average. He can¡¯t always pass the ball.¡±

    Nie Fei turned to look at Makelele.  Makelele understood what he meant and shrugged: "Don't compare me with them I'm just an engineer, not a super defensive midfielder with both offense and defense. My job is just destruction."

    Keane, who Makelele said "passes much worse than Guardiola", once again caused Newcastle's defense a huge pain just two minutes later.

    Two minutes later, Manchester United controlled the ball in the frontcourt and began to organize the attack. After passing a few shots back and forth, the ball fell to Keane's feet. He seemed to look up casually at the frontcourt, and then in Makelele's defense  Suddenly there was another straight kick!

    It was Newcastle defenders¡¯ collective offside again, and Ruud van Nistelrooy¡¯s sudden advance!

    This time Vanney did not give Dawson any chance to interfere with him. He stopped Keane's direct pass with his right foot and then turned around quickly. While turning around, he had already observed Given's position and immediately used the inside of his right foot.  Launched a curveball!

    This time he shot the lower right corner!

    The ball circled the ground in a not too obvious arc, but it was enough to bypass the stretched-out hand of Given, who was lying on the ground, and then hit the inside of the right goal post and bounced into the goal!

    "Ruud Van Nistelrooy!" Hansen roared passionately: "One to one draw! In the 51st minute, Manchester United finally succeeded in equalizing the score! Keane's beautiful through ball in the middle  , Ruud van Nistelrooy shot a beautiful ground ball sixteen meters away from the goal.?Given's hand flew into the goal!  Gentlemen, Ruud van Nistelrooy has tied a record that has been in the dust for 16 years, tying former Liverpool striker John Aldridge's British top league scoring record!  It is really unbelievable that this is only his third Premier League season, but considering that he set a Premier League record of nine consecutive games in his first Premier League season, it is not surprising that he has created any miracles.  .  Because he is such a natural shooter, a natural record creator!  "

    "Just now we were saying that Shearer has scored seven goals for Manchester United and can be regarded as a nemesis of Manchester United, but Ruud van Nistelrooy is even more of a nemesis of Newcastle - after landing in the Premier League, he represented Manchester United in four games against Newcastle.  This is the fifth game and he has scored six Newcastle goals in the previous four games, including a hat-trick in fifteen minutes on this ground last year.  Scored a goal for Newcastle!" Lineker said with a sigh.

    "Newcastle's defenders seemed to have tasted the sweetness of offside in the first half, but they learned their lesson in the second half Their forward pace was very uniform, but Keane and Ruud van Nistelrooy's passing and running were more subtle! It seems that although  The young Mourinho once used his tactics to contain Manchester United's offense in the first half, but soon Sir Alex Ferguson's adjustments in the second half had very good results! In any case, Sir Alex Ferguson has more experience!  Much more. Manchester United is much more sophisticated than Newcastle!¡±

    The moment Mourinho scored the goal, he immediately leaned back heavily. He was very annoyed, but there was nothing he could do about it.

    To deal with Manchester United, which is almost the best offense in the Premier League, he adopted man-marking defense in positional battles.  In particular, Dawson marked Van Nistelrooy and caused offside during the opponent's counterattack. This tactic achieved good results in the first half, but it quickly failed.  Ferguson made adjustments in the midfield. Mourinho had taken this into consideration, but he never thought that Ferguson would hand over the responsibility of organizing the offense to Keane!

    But I should have thought of it After all, Manchester United's attacking midfielder Scholes is more like a second forward. Organization is not what he is good at. And with Keane having another defensive midfielder beside him to protect him, he can just use his offensive and defensive capabilities.  A combination of specialties!

    Ferguson¡¯s vision is really sharp. He discovered the problem of Newcastle only putting one midfielder in the middle of the midfield after halftime.  Although Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ is a tireless midfielder, he is only one person after all. He is already very tired from dealing with Scholes and Giggs, who often moves to the center to organize attacks. How can he still have the energy to defend?  Keane is in good form in this game and often provides assists!

    It seems that we must add a defensive player in the middle, but who should be replaced?  Now the only organizer left in Newcastle's center is Nie Fei. He will definitely not be able to move. It seems that the only choice is to replace a forward.

    ?While Mourinho was still thinking.  The game has restarted.  Newcastle was not hit by the goal just now. After all, it is not a shame to score a goal by Manchester United in an away game.  They are still very confident in their offense.

    After several passes, the ball fell to Nie Feidi's feet. Nie Fei was still able to defend Djemba with ease. He didn't pass the ball until Keane was ready to defend him.

    The ball fell to the feet of Shearer who was pulling out of the penalty area. Shearer took the ball with his back to the penalty area, used his body to support Sylvester who was defending him, and then suddenly turned around and passed an overhead half-high ball!

    Bellamy quickly broke in from the back row and dodged Ferdinand's defense - single-handedly!

    "It's unbelievable!" Laurenson exclaimed in disbelief: "Shearer's pass was very beautiful, and Bellamy's intervention was also timely. It was a beautiful anti-offside pass, but Bellamy  But he made a mistake that no football school student would make. He stopped the ball two meters away, and Howard rushed out to save it! This mistake was simply unforgivable. If he could successfully score the ball alone,  So it is undoubtedly very important for Newcastlebut he didn't even stop the ball. Didn't he have a rest last night? "

    The Manchester United fans burst into laughter, mocking Bellamy unbridled, while the Newcastle fans covered their faces one by one, unwilling to watch any more.

    "What was this guy thinking during the game!" Mourinho didn't get angry on the surface, but he had scolded Bellamy bloody in his heart. He chose to believe in Bellamy and believed that his speed would give him  Manchester United's defense brought benefits, but he generously squandered such a golden opportunity!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 582: The First Defeat

    "Craig, what are you doing!" Shearer couldn't help it anymore. He was very tired from playing today's game. Bellamy has never been able to share the pressure on the opponent's defense for him. Now such a single strike can't help him.  How can Hiller not be angry about being grounded?

    The two disastrous defeats last season made Shearer extremely eager to win this game. His teammates all played hard, and Manchester United was not as strong as last year. Shearer has already seen the hope of defeating Manchester United in the away game.  But Bellamy's mistake destroyed Newcastle's hope of exceeding the score again!

    Bellamy, who knew he was in the wrong, did not refute, but just waved his hand to show that he understood. Shearer didn't have much to say, shook his head, turned around and ran back.

    "If you miss an opportunity, you have to pay the price - who said this?"

    Just a minute after Newcastle missed this good opportunity, Manchester United quickly organized a counterattack. Solskjaer took the ball from the right and cut inside. After attracting Bernard's attention, he distributed the ball near the right penalty area line and inserted  Neville received the assist and passed the ball. Ruud van Nistelrooy beat Dawson with a header in the middle. Scholes, who was at the back point, took a shot without being defended!

    "Oh! Manchester United also missed an opportunity. Scholes' shot four meters in front of the goal was weak and was easily saved by Given!" Lawrenson laughed: "Maybe mistakes are contagious."

    Mourinho had just kicked out the other four players on the bench except the goalkeeper to warm up. Speed, Viduka, Viana and Taylor had already finished warming up and came over.  Mourinho called Speed ??and gave him a few words of advice. Assistant coach Kafur had already applied to the fourth official for a substitution.

    Speed ??stood near the center circle, but the game was still in progress at this time, and substitutions could only be made when the ball was dead.

    Given's big kick was marked by Ferdinand. After Solskjaer took the ball, he handed it to Keane who was running towards the wing. Keane took the ball towards the wing.  When Robert returned to defend him, he handed the ball to Neville, who immediately passed it back to Keane.  A beautiful one-two, Keane dribbled the ball to the wing and immediately made a cross!

    ¡°Keep an eye on Van Nistelrooy, I¡¯ll keep an eye on Solskjaer!¡± Lucio rushed to the front point and shouted to Dawson behind him.

    Dawson had no time to answer, and followed closely next to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was running back and forth. At this time, Keane's ball had already passed into the penalty area.  Passed Lucio and Solskjaer at the front point and flew towards the middle.

    Van Nistelrooy jumped up. Dawson didn't have time to think, and jumped up close to Van Nistelrooy. Anyway, he was marking Van Nistelrooy. Although Giggs also rushed into the penalty area, there was Kufuor guarding him.  It should be fine.

    After jumping up close to Fanny.  Dawson realized that he had been fooled. The ball was obviously flying much higher than the two people. This was just a cover!

    "It doesn't matter, Giggs is guarded by Kufuor" Dawson reluctantly looked back, comforting himself in his heart.

    Just when the ball passed over the heads of Dawson and Ruud van Nistelrooy, Giggs suddenly made a dash.  Kufuor also ran over, and then he immediately discovered that Giggs' running was just to attract him, and Scholes ran over from behind without knowing when!

    Kufuor reluctantly jumped up and tried to head the ball out midway, but his head that he tried to stretch out still failed to touch the ball. The ball almost missed his head and flew to the back point!

    Scholes rushed to the goal, but the ball landed in an awkward spot, between his chest and abdomen, out of reach of his head and feet.

    But Scholes immediately made the best choice.  He took another step forward.  Knocked the ball into the goal with his chest!

    "Two to one, Manchester United took the lead! Scholes knocked the ball into the goal with his chest! Keane's pass was so beautiful. Although the posture was awkward, after all, his shot was less than three meters away from the goal.  , It was a completely empty goal! Manchester United scored two goals in ten minutes and successfully took the lead!¡±

    "Damn it!" Mourinho cursed out of control. He had already made adjustments, but Manchester United overtook the score before he made adjustments!  However, he does seem a little younger than Ferguson now, and his response to the situation is still a little slow!

    More importantly, the tacit cooperation between Manchester United players is far superior to that of Newcastle. Perhaps, the gap between the two sides is only a little bit.

    After the celebration of the Manchester United players ended, Mourinho showed his determination and replaced three players in one go.

    Speed ??replaced Dyer, Viana replaced Robert, and Viduka replaced Bellamy. Newcastle's formation became a shallow dish midfielder of 442. Mourinho planned to pass two  Attack from the wing to provide support for the two central defendersA center creates opportunities!

    Ferguson also responded immediately. Ronaldinho replaced Solskjaer. The Jazz's intention was obvious. Don't you just want to play on both sides?  Then I'll use the wing attack to suppress it!

    Everyone thought that the game would be more exciting after the score became 2-1, but no one expected that in the next half hour or so, both sides suddenly fell into mediocrity.

    After gaining the lead, Manchester United began to control the ball in the midfield. After gaining possession of the ball, they began to move back and forth in the midfield. Newcastle players' pressing was not as fierce as in the first half. After all, after most of the  After the field game, their physical energy has been exhausted a lot, and it is impossible to maintain the whole game with as fierce pressing as in the first half.

    Ronaldinho's performance was not as eye-catching as when he came on as a substitute in the last game. Perhaps it was because Bernard was given instructions to "keep an eye on Ronaldinho as soon as he came on the field." After Ronaldinho came on the field, Bernard  De basically gave up his own attack and started to follow Ronaldinho. Moreover, Ronaldinho didn't have many chances to get the ball. In the half hour or so that he was on the court, Ronaldinho basically  It's equal to disappearing.

    Newcastle's offense also fell into monotony. After the two wings broke through, they hit the ball high and found the two centers in the middle. However, Ferdinand showed the style of the England national team's first central defender in the following time, perfectly controlling everything.  For high-altitude balls, Newcastle could only rely on Nie Fei to occasionally pull into the center to attack and create some threats. Newcastle's only equalizing opportunity came before the end of the game. Nie Fei's pass from the center helped Viduka form a single opportunity. Unfortunately,  Viduka's shot went past Howard, but was brilliantly cleared by Ferdinand in front of the goal.

    As the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, the game finally came to an end. Newcastle was ahead with one goal but was overtaken by Manchester United with two goals in ten minutes. In the remaining game,  Although Newcastle worked hard to equalize the score, the veteran Red Devils maintained their lead until the end.  After Newcastle lost this game, their ranking fell to tenth, while Manchester United was tied for the top spot with Arsenal, who also won this round.

    When the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Pei Wei stood up regretfully and shook hands with Manchester United chairman Keir next to him: "Mr. Keele, congratulations Manchester United played a beautiful game, Keane is this  One of the best defensive midfielders in the world.¡±

    Keir held Pei Wei's hand with a little complacency: "Mr. Pei, Newcastle also played well today. I think we have to be more careful when we go to St. James Park next season."

    Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders and did not comment.

    Red Devils captain Keane was named the best player of the game. The Irishman said after the game: "We got a lot of opportunities. We could have given our opponents more colors to look at, but it is always good to win."

    Although captain Shearer, who helped Newcastle open the scoring, seemed in a bad mood during the interview, he said: "Although we lost this game, it does not mean that our performance was worse than Manchester United. In the game,  We still created a lot of opportunities, but we are a newly formed team and cannot match Manchester United in terms of coordination. This may be the only reason why we lost this game. Newcastle today is very different from before.  , our goal will be longer-term.¡±

    When asked if he regretted not accepting Manchester United's invitation and choosing Newcastle, which resulted in not winning any championship in seven years, Shearer replied: "I am a 'coal guy' (Newcastle  Rich in raw coal), I am proud of this. Manchester United is a strong team, they are at the top, and we hope to be the ones to knock them down. At the same time, we also hope to be as brilliant as them. This is Newcastle's mission.  ¡±

    Pei Wei has also become the subject of media attention. It seems that the media in England want to know whether the Asian rich man is very angry about the defeat in this game. They even speculated whether Pei Wei would kill Mourinho in anger.  Get fired, as some upstarts often do.

    "Losing one game doesn't prove anything Manchester United has always been the best team since the establishment of the Premier League, and we are just a new force that has only been formed recently. At least in this game, we saw hope.  There are a total of thirty-eight rounds in the league, and now we have only played two rounds. We will be waiting for Manchester United to arrive at St. James Park Stadium. By then we will be able to prove what we are a team fighting for  "Also, I'm delighted with the courage and quality Newcastle showed today at Old Trafford."

    No matter what, Newcastle still got its first victory after Pei Wei took over.In the defeat, Newcastle may not be inferior to Manchester United in terms of the thickness of the lineup, or even surpass it, but the problem before head coach Mourinho is obvious. The problem of cooperation and tacit understanding, and the lack of a second scoring point.  These issues require Mourinho to make preparations in the coming time.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 583 We need victory

    Although they lost the game, and although Newcastle would have another home game against Leeds three days later, the Newcastle players still got a day off after returning to Newcastle from Manchester, and they did not return to the training ground until September 6.  Go ahead and prepare for the next day¡¯s game.

    But when they arrived at the training ground, they discovered that head coach Mourinho was not on the court. The people responsible for directing the training were assistant coach Kaffer and physical coach Yourcenar.

    ¡°I heard that the head coach is in the office now, and the boss invites him to drink tea.¡± A rumor appeared among the players who were training.

    "Wow, it's so scary. After losing a game, the coach was invited to have tea by the boss? It seems that our boss is really impatient."

    "I wonder if he will be dissatisfied with us. It may not be a good thing for the club to have a rich owner."

    During the interval of training, the players expressed their opinions one after another, while Nie Fei and Lucio snickered beside them. They did not believe that Pei Wei would be so impatient and would become impatient after losing a game, not to mention that although he lost to  Manchester United, but Newcastle did not perform well in the game.

    "Jose, I suddenly discovered something very interesting." Pei Wei smiled and poured Mourinho a cup of coffee: "At that time, after I joined Yunjia Tianyu, it was the first time the team played in an official game.  The defeat was also against the strongest team in the league at the time, Dalian. This time, we also lost to Manchester United, but before facing Dalian, we had always been considered the most likely to win the championship.  The team, and now, the comments from outside are not very favorable to us.¡±

    "I think you don't care about the opinions of the media." Mourinho said lightly: "I also know very well about the first few years of the Chinese League. At that time, there was not much difference between the strength and weakness  A is A and the Premier League is Premier League. These are two completely different concepts.¡±

    "Of course I know." Pei Wei replied: "Actually, I lost this game. I am not very disappointed. The strength that Manchester United showed in the game was not that strong They have started to go downhill. After  There are deficiencies in the defense, and the frontcourt offensive combination needs to be re-adjusted and our integration is earlier than theirs, so in one or two years, we should be able to gain a little advantage. However, Newcastle needs time now New.  The players who advance need to increase their understanding, so before that, we need a pretty good victory to boost the morale of the team and increase the fans' confidence in us."

    Mourinho did not speak, and Pei Wei continued: "Jose, I am not forcing youbut I think you should know that I can give you enough time, and I also hope that you can bear some pressure for me¡ª¡ª  The more you win, the less pressure you will have on me I have always been reluctant to give targets to the team, but this season, I have my bottom line. We are no longer in the Chinese League.  We are in the Premier League, one of the four major European leagues, and there are many people who want to see me as a foreigner, and I must not let them do it.¡±

    Finally, Pei Wei stated his bottom line: "In the league, at least the top four are guaranteed, that is, to enter the Champions League next season. In the Champions League, the group qualifying or the quarterfinals, as for the two domestic cups  , I hope to get one, any kind, even the League Cup, understand?"

    Mourinho knows that Pei Wei's conditions are already very loose. It is said that Chelsea's Roman Abramovich gave coach Ranieri the task of "winning the league or the Champions League."  Take Newcastle's investment this summer.  If you cannot achieve such a goal, it will definitely be a complete failure.

    "I will definitely do it." Mourinho nodded vigorously: "At least the top four in the league. At least the quarter-finals of the Champions League and at least one championship If I can't do it, I will resign."

    "No, I won't let you resign." Pei Wei laughed: "I can't bear to let go of a head coach like you Okay, Jose, go ahead, otherwise the players below will definitely be in chaos.  Guess what, I don't want to be thought of as someone who can't tolerate even one defeat Also, in two days there will be the draw ceremony for the Champions League groups. I plan to go to Zurich with you, but before that,  I want to go with a win, got it?"

    Mourinho nodded, then stood up and left Pei Wei's office.

    "Jose, now I know that the competition and pressure of the Premier League are simply not comparable to the Chinese league" After Mourinho left, Pei Wei sighed: "It's just a loss of one game, those  The media is like we are already going to avoid relegation To deal with this kind of people, the only way to stop them is with victory So, Jose, I have toPut a little pressure on you so that you can quickly adapt to the atmosphere of the European League - after all, you are not the Jose in history. Maybe I harmed you by taking you to China?  No, I will never allow an excellent head coach to be ruined in my hands!  "

    Mourinho appeared on the training ground with a normal expression. It was as if Pei Wei had not talked to him. He still left all training to the assistant coach and physical coach as usual, and he only occasionally talked to the coaches.  Communicate and let them coach the players according to their requirements - just like he would normally do.

    After the training, Mourinho signaled the players not to leave yet. When all the players gathered in front of him, he spoke.

    "Since the start of the new season, we have played a total of four official games. We won both games against Partizan and we also won the league game against Birmingham, but two days ago, we lost against Manchester United.  the match of."

    "Now we are tenth in the standings, but that's not what I care about. In the early stages of the league, it is normal to be ranked in any position. Today is tenth. Maybe after tomorrow's game,  We can be ranked in the top four This is not a problem. In fact, our situation is gradually improving. Although we won the two games against Partizan and the Birmingham City League, we did not play well.  We can win. It's just that our opponents are relatively weak. Although we lost the game against Manchester United, we caused trouble for Manchester United from beginning to end. If it weren't for bad luck, we would at least be able to win at Old Trafford.  Trafford came back with a pointso for me personally I'm really happy with the game."

    He smiled and looked at the surprised players, and nodded heavily: "It's true, Mr. Chairman thinks so too. He believes that if we can maintain this state, then we are absolutely capable."  We can launch an attack on the league championship when the league is about to end, instead of having to give up when there are only eight rounds left in the league like last season But I want to ask you now. Was it two days ago?  Is the level shown in the game your true level? Is it your best? "

    "No!" the players responded in unison: "We can do better!"

    "That's right! We can do better!" Mourinho waved his palm down heavily: "So, tomorrow's game is the moment to prove this! Our opponent is Leeds United. Not only do we have to  Win, and win beautifully! Use our performance to shut up those media who think that we can only aim to reach the Champions League this year, and tell them that this year, we at Newcastle are strong contenders for the championship.  We lost to Manchester United and we have the ability to win back in the second stage at home!¡±

    ¡°Oh¡ª¡ª¡± the players shouted, waving their fists one by one.

    Newcastle players do not lack passion!  For the original Newcastle players, they have not tasted the championship for a long time, but this does not mean that they do not want to win the championship. On the contrary, for experienced veterans like Shearer, their only motivation for the game now is  To win the championship for Newcastle!  And for the newly transferred players.  Carrying high prices, they are more eager to use their performance and championships to prove that they are worth the money!

    September 7th.  In the third round of the Premier League, Newcastle vs. Leeds United at home!

    Because Ibrahimovic was suspended for an additional game.  So he still can't play in this game. Mourinho sent out such a lineup, goalkeeper Given, four defenders are Trabelsi, Lucio, Woodgate and Bernard, midfielder Makelele and  Janus partnered in the middle, Stewart and Dyer appeared in the two wing positions, captain Shearer played three consecutive games, Viduka replaced Bellamy and partnered with Shearer, Robert and Nie Fei both sat on the bench.

    Leeds United, which has suffered a serious loss of talent, is heavily in debt, and has a changing mentality, has had an extremely bad start to the season. They were tied by Southampton at home in the first game, and were defeated by Tottenham away in the second round. After two rounds, they only accumulated one point, almost  It was at the beginning of the season that they were destined to fight for relegation!

    Although Viduka was still playing for this team last year, he was not polite at all when facing his old owner. After all, he had to seize this rare opportunity to stabilize his main position!

    Only eighteen minutes into the game, Dyer created a penalty kick through a beautiful breakthrough. Alan Shearer scored in one stroke and opened the scoring!

    Thirteen minutes later, Stewart took the ball and cut inside, then handed it to Bernard who came forward with an assist from the wing. Bernard passed the ball. Viduka jumped high and beat Radebe with a header!

    After the start of the second half, although Leeds¡¯ Smith used Bernard¡¯sA goalkeeper error in a return pass recovered a point, but Newcastle soon relied on Shearer's brace and Lucio's breakaway to score two goals in a row. Newcastle finally won a hearty victory at home!

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    Newcastle's victory over Leeds United aroused widespread praise from the British media. However, they did not use too much ink to exaggerate the performance of the Newcastle team. Instead, they praised Shearer who scored twice. Not only  Because Shearer has always been the most popular player in Newcastle and England, but because the second goal against Leeds was the 150th goal Shearer scored for Newcastle in various competitions.  !

    For a player, scoring a round number is very memorable, not to mention that this person is Shearer, who created a series of scoring records in the Premier League, so even Newcastle's victory was ignored to the second place.  Bit.

    Newcastle Club also issued a congratulatory statement: "September 7, 2003 is a day worth remembering - Alan Shearer scored his 150th goal for the club on this day. Alan Shearer  He is one of the greatest strikers in Newcastle and England's history."

    The local newspaper in Newcastle also believes that if Alan Shearer can continue to maintain this state, then breaking the two-hundred-goal record held by Milborn, the club's top scorer in history, is just around the corner - although there is still 50 goals left.  , but "Who is sure that Shearer cannot break this record? Although he is thirty-three years old, never underestimate Shearer."

    After three rounds of the Premier League, it was a FIFA match day. Players with international match assignments returned to their national teams, while Newcastle owner Pei Wei and head coach Mourinho flew to Switzerland.  in Zurich.  The draw ceremony for the Champions League group stage will be held here.

    After 1999, UEFA reformed the Champions League and renamed it the UEFA Champions League. At the same time, based on the principle of maximizing interests, UEFA really turned the Champions League into a "league".  The existence of the first-stage group stage and the second-stage group stage means that if a team wants to win the league championship, they must play at least seventeen games - not including possible qualifying rounds.  What is the concept of seventeen games?  There are 17 games in the Bundesliga and Serie A half-time, and 17 games in a cup.  It shows what an arduous event it is.

    Finally, even the clubs that have gained huge benefits through the expansion of the Champions League can no longer bear such heavy competition tasks. This year, UEFA finally made a change and canceled the second stage of the group stage after the birth of the top 16.  , a knockout format has been adopted since the top 16, which directly reduced the number of games to four.  A championship team has to play thirteen cup games, which is a relatively easy to accept result.

    Every year, the Champions League groupings attract the attention of countless fans, and this year is no exception.

    "UEFA really knows how to choose the venue." Standing at the gate of Zurich City Hall, looking at this iconic building in Zurich, Pei Wei loudly admired: "They actually put the Champions Cup draw ceremony at the venue every year.  Zurich! This is the city with the best quality of life in the world! The Mediterranean climate! The combination of medieval and modern life, you can find it here!  I really doubt that all those guys at UEFA are corrupt!"

    "Pei If your words spread, I don't think Newcastle will have a good life in the European competition." Mourinho glanced at Pei Wei who said nothing, and said calmly.  explain.

    "Haha, just kidding" Pei Wei laughed and held the hand of Su Mei next to him: "I have always heard of the name Zurich in China. I have been to Europe many times, but I have never visited here.  Yes. It seems that we have a chance this time."

    Su Mei took out a map with great interest: "Yes, yes, we have already seen the city hall, and I also want to go to the Notre Dame Church, the Water Church, the Cathedral, Station Street, art galleries and museums! This is also a place for Chuan Chuan to visit.  It¡¯s an eye-opening time.¡±

    Chuan Chuan nodded fiercely beside him: "I want to see"

    "Okay, Jose, I'll leave it to you to draw the lots" Pei Wei saw Mourinho rolling his eyes and said obediently, "Actually, I really want to go with you.  But according to convention, only the head coach can participate in the lottery Although there is no explicit rule that the boss cannot participate in the lottery, we can't do this kind of thing that breaks the convention So I'm here to wait for your good news!  "

    Mourinho walked away speechlessly. The boss said he was accompanying him to draw lots.  Are you actually taking your wife and children out for fun?  He still speaks so high-sounding, what an irresponsible guy

    The lottery ceremony has not yet begun, and Mourinho seemed to have arrived a little early - although when he walked into the hall where the lottery was drawn, there were already more than a dozen people from each team inside.He was the head coach, but Mourinho looked around and saw no one he was familiar with.

    It¡¯s no wonder that although he has been an assistant coach in clubs such as Porto and Barcelona for a period of time, after all, he has left Europe for more than three years. Before leaving Europe, he was just an ordinary young assistant coach - such an assistant coach in Europe  I don¡¯t know how many there are, so naturally there won¡¯t be any acquaintances.

    At a glance just now, he also saw a few people he knew - this recognition means that he knows others and others do not know him - such as Ancelotti of AC Milan, Lippi of Juventus, and Heath of Bayern Munich.  Field, Real Madrid's Queiroz - these head coaches are surrounded by a number of other coaches, chatting about something.

    Mourinho does not want to join these circles, no matter how good they are. Mourinho has never lost confidence in himself. He also firmly believes that success can only be achieved through his own efforts, rather than relying on cooperation and competition.  You can get it by building connections with famous coaches from other wealthy families.

    He found a place far away and sat down, waiting for the lottery ceremony to begin. There was still some time, so he could think about what tactics should be arranged for the next game and how the training should be arranged. After all, being idle is idle.  .

    So Mourinho sat alone and started thinking about his own things. Other coaches who entered the venue did not pay attention to him. Although some people recognized him as Newcastle's new head coach, the Portuguese Mourinho, but because there was no  It's hard to say hello to him in any relationship.

    Slowly, more coaches came to the scene, and the conversation gradually became louder. The coaches whose teams can reach the Champions League basically have their own circles. After all, they are all in European football.  A character.

    "Jose." Mourinho, who was deep in thought, suddenly heard a familiar voice. When he came back to his senses, he realized that Benitez had arrived at the scene without knowing when and was standing in front of him to say hello.

    "Hello, Rafael." Mourinho stood up and shook hands with Benitez.

    "Why are you sitting here alone?" Benitez sat down next to Mourinho and glanced at the other people in the hall: "Why don't you talk to other people? It would be good to make more friends."

    "Friends?" Mourinho sneered: "Friends in the football circle will only appear after you have achieved success Will anyone care about me now? When I have achieved certain results,  For example, only after winning a Premier League championship will someone be willing to be friends with me Now I don¡¯t want to put my hot face on someone else¡¯s cold ass.¡±

    "You are very extreme." Benitez glanced at Mourinho in surprise, and then laughed: "Now I find out why you are so attached to Pei You are just like him, you are very proud in your bones.  He is a very extreme person Even though Pei usually looks very kind, he is a person who is extremely superstitious about his own strength. In this regard, you are exactly the same as him. "

    "Really? Maybe that's the case. At least I won't take the initiative to interact with people before I make certain achievements maybe except for you and the professor." Mourinho said thoughtfully: "I think  , you were like this when you first came to Europe.¡±

    "I'm lucky." Benitez shrugged: "In my first season in Europe, I won a league championship So, I have more friends. You know, these 'friends'  It¡¯s just a mutually beneficial relationship with me. You¡¯re right, when you have strength, others will naturally come to you, without you having to deliberately approach others.¡±

    "That's because you are strong enough." Mourinho nodded: "In addition, Valencia was already a very strong team at that time. Cooper led this team to reach the Champions League finals twice.  By chance. I¡¯m a little envious of you. You¡¯re taking over an already mature team and it will be much easier to succeed.¡±

    "I envy you. Pei is definitely the best chairman in the world. He knows how to let the coach bring out his best abilities." Benitez sighed.

    Mourinho also heard that although Benitez has performed extremely well in leading the team, the relationship between him and club chairman Orti has always been tense, which is far inferior to the mutual trust between himself and Pei Wei.

    Just when Mourinho wanted to comfort Benitez, Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger arrived at the scene. Under the flashlights of reporters, Wenger walked into the field with a calm expression, and then strode towards them.  Two people came.

    Mourinho and Benitez stepped forward - not because of Wenger's status, but because Wenger was a true friend of both of them.

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    After the greetings, Wenger also took the opportunity to sit down next to Mourinho and Benitez, just like the three people always sat together to watch the game in last year's World Cup.

    "The three of us sat together at the Champions League draw ceremony - it really gave me a dreamlike feeling." After sitting down, Wenger suddenly laughed: "I think Pei should be very proud now - he once played in  The three coaches he coached under Yunjia Tianyu are now leading a team from the five major leagues to meet in the Champions League, which represents the highest level of European clubs With his character, he will be extremely proud."

    Mourinho and Benitez laughed at the same time. To be honest, this is really Pei Wei's character.

    Wenger really got it right. Now Pei Weizheng is watching live TV with his wife and children in a hotel, bragging to his son: "Son, look at it Wenger, the legendary coach of Arsenal, in  The only person in the Premier League who can compete with Ferguson in the past ten years, Benitez, the head coach who helped Valencia win the league championship after 30 years of absence as soon as he took office, Mourinhowell, he has not achieved much yet.  , but he will definitely become a legendary head coach in the future. These three people have all worked under dad Is dad great?"

    "Wow, dad is so awesome" Chuan Chuan clapped her hands and shouted, while Su Mei next to her was speechless for a while.

    "But he does have something to be proud of" Mourinho sighed: "Professor, you were the most successful before going to Yunjia Tianyu, but you also spent half a year idle at home. Rafael, are you going to Yunjia Tianyu?"  Jia Tianyu only had two failed coaching experiences before, and I was just a small translator and assistant coach. However, he chose to believe in us and gave us the best and most relaxed environment to perform If he could do this, he would  Entitled to brag and boast."

    "So when I knew that Pei had bought Newcastle and brought you in as manager, I knew that outside of Manchester United, I would have an interesting opponent in the Premier League Jose,  I just hope you can be more gentle in the future, I can't stand your harsh words" Wenger laughed: "Anyway, I am looking forward to the league being more exciting, so that Arsenal alone can  It's not enough with Manchester United, I'm looking forward to Newcastle playing a big role in the Premier League in the future."

    "Not just the future, Professor." Mourinho pushed back: "Newcastle is fully capable of playing this role this season"

    ¡°Nonono.¡± Wenger laughed.  He shook his right index finger: "Jose, Newcastle's strength has indeed grown a lot this year, but a team needs more than this to take shape You need time, Jose, you need time to let you  Those talented players become superstars as a team rather than individually A well-trained team of 1,000 can defeat 10,000 stragglers. This is the truth. Newcastle may have a impact on the direction of the league this year.  Some impact, but not enough to join the fight for the championship. If you rush it, it will only have negative effects, which is a piece of advice, Jose.¡±

    "What the professor said makes sense." Benitez nodded: "The reason why I was able to win the La Liga championship in my first season was because Cooper left me with a tacit and strong team.  Newcastle is not that kind of team. This year¡¯s overhaul will come at the cost of time.¡±

    Mourinho was silent, then nodded. He was proud, but that did not mean he was willful. Wenger and Benitez had much more experience in Europe than he did. In their words, Mourinho must  Listen.

    At this time, UEFA President Johnson and other staff appeared on the scene, and the draw ceremony for the 2003-04 Champions League officially began.

    It goes without saying that the importance of the European Champions Cup is natural. No fan will deny that the European Champions League is the highest honor for European clubs.  It can even be said that winning the European Champions League is equivalent to being the strongest club in the world - in this competition.  We have the highest level players and the highest level coaches in the world.  The most famous giants, the competition for the Champions League every year attracts the attention of the largest number of fans around the world.

    No club will not pay attention to the Champions League. Playing in the Champions League not only means honors, but also means huge income. Think about it, even if they only play six group matches, the club will only pay for broadcasting fees and appearances.  The revenue from fees alone can reach four million euros, not to mention ticket revenue. Therefore, some clubs that are heavily in debt can get a chance to reborn after reaching the Champions League. No wonder almost all teams want to play in the Champions League.  Woolen cloth.

    Since Newcastle entered the second stage of the group stage in last year's Champions League and ranked third in the group stage, Newcastle was placed in the third pot.Among the teams in ?, the group of eight No. 1 seeds is like this.

    The No. 1 seed in Group A is Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich, the No. 1 seed in Group B is Serie A giant Inter Milan, the No. 1 seed in Group C is French Ligue 1 powerhouse Monaco, and the No. 1 seed in Group D is Serie A giant Juventus, e  The number one seed in Group F is England's Red Devils Manchester United, the number one seed in Group F is La Liga's Real Madrid, the number one seed in Group G is England's Chelsea, and the number one seed in Group H is the defending champion AC Milan of Serie A.

    The professor's Arsenal and Benitez's Valencia were both ranked in the second tier, which also made Wenger a little unhappy - Chelsea still only entered the group stage after playing Champions League qualifying.  What they are is the No. 1 seed.

    "What's the good thing about being the No. 1 seed? All the attention is on you and you are the target of public criticism. This feeling is not pleasant." Benitez said with a smile: "It's great to be the No. 2 seed. As long as you have the strength, no one can do it."  I would love to be in a group with youthat would be great."

    "That's right." Mourinho said: "I am praying now not to be in the same group with your two teams It is not the time for me to fight against you. I will wait until one or two years later.  Grasp can defeat you.¡±

    After the first seeds of the eight groups were determined, other teams began to be drawn out. As the balls were taken out from the glass jar, they were unfolded, and the names of the clubs were written on them one by one.  The note was displayed in front of the TV camera, and then transmitted to the big screen at the scene. Just at the scene, there were constant exclamations, chuckles and complaints. It can be seen that the fans in front of the TV also had the same idea.  Make these sounds.

    When the person in charge of drawing the group opened group "b", the next person pulled out a note with "Arsenal". The biggest commotion so far occurred at the scene - Arsenal and Inter Milan were divided.  A group!

    Professor Wenger looked very unhappy. Benitez was about to comfort him, but then his face solidified.

    Valencia was drawn into Group H, and was placed in the same group as defending champion AC Milan.

    When there are two relatively strong teams in a group, this group has the potential to become the "Group of Death" - of course, it depends on who the other two opponents are.

    Mourinho comforted Wenger and Benitez with some mild words of comfort, such as "It's nothing special for the Milan duo" and "It's okay to appear second in the group."  I watched the next draw nervously, after all, Newcastle in the third tier had not been drawn out yet.

    Finally, Mourinho waited until Newcastle was drawn out, and Newcastle was drawn into Group F. The first seed in this group was Real Madrid, and the second seed was Mourinho's hometown team, Porto.

    Mourinho did not show too much disappointment, because after all, there is no weak team entering the Champions League. Relatively speaking, Porto is still a relatively weak one among the second seeds. In this group, it is better than Arsenal and Valencia.  It's better to be in a group.

    But when the final group results came out, Mourinho couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.

    Not only him, but Wenger and Benitez also couldn't laugh.

    The fourth-tier teams in Group F are Marseille in Ligue 1, Real Madrid, Porto, Newcastle, and Marseille. In this group, Real Madrid may be in a better situation. After all, they have not encountered a strong team at the same level as themselves, but for the other three teams  As far as the team is concerned, no opponent in this group is sure to win!

    The situation in Group B is even more cruel. Except for the two giants Arsenal and Inter Milan, the other two teams are from the former Soviet Union - Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia and Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine!  It¡¯s just that they have to play against teams of the same level as themselves, and they have to go to Russia and Ukraine in the ice and snow twice. This result is quite cruel for both Wenger and Inter Milan¡¯s Cooper!

    Although Benitez's team does not need to go to freezing Russia, the other two opponents in this group are Eredivisie hegemon Ajax and Belgian champion Brugge.  Needless to say, Bruges is definitely not easy to pinch!

    "Damn, I'm not so unlucky, are I? Why are Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho all in the death group? I'm x, are you kidding me, UEFA?" Pei Wei widened in surprise.  Mouth, the good mood just now no longer exists.

    Among the eight groups this time, the groups of the three coaches who have coached Yunjia Tianyu can definitely be regarded as the group of death. Among the other five groups, the only one that can barely be regarded as the group of death is Bayern.  Munich, Lyon, Celtic and Anderlecht are in Group A.

    "It doesn't matter, come out of the group of death"Only then can they prove their strength, and only then can I prove my vision of people!  "Someone shouted loudly without confidence.

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    Although they were placed in the group of death, Newcastle fans did not show too much disappointment. After all, given Newcastle's current status, any team participating in the Champions League must go all out.  And in this group, Newcastle has no chance of qualifying. In addition to Real Madrid, Newcastle is fully capable of defeating the other two teams. What's more, even against Real Madrid, Newcastle is not without a fight.  force.

    Of course, this is what the local media in Newcastle said, but within Newcastle, the players are gearing up and waiting for the upcoming Champions League. You know, this is also a good opportunity for them to make a name for themselves.

    After finishing their respective national team tours, the players returned to Newcastle to start training. Although they all seemed a little tired after running back and forth, they were still full of energy waiting for the start of the game.

    The ten players introduced by Newcastle this season are all capable players who have already gained a certain reputation in Europe. However, except for Ibrahimovic and Trabelsi who have won the Eredivisie championship, Kufuor has won the Bundesliga championship and Mark  Except for Lele, who won La Liga and the Champions League with Real Madrid, no other player has won a significant championship in the club, including Lucio, who has won the World Cup - so they also hope to win the championship.  A breakthrough in the cup!

    However, although the players are high-spirited, Mourinho has to consider their physical problems. This year, there are fully fifteen international players in the Newcastle team.  And they are basically the main players. It is still a mystery how well the physical condition can be maintained after returning to the national team for a week to play a fierce game.

    At this time, those players who are not national players are more trustworthy. After all, they have had a good rest for a week and do not have any physical problems.

    So in the fourth round of the league, Mourinho put Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic, Lucio, Trabelsi, Hart and other main international players in the stands.  The combination of Given, Kufuor, Dawson, Woodgate, Bernard, Speed, Janus, Robert, Dyer, Shearer and Bellamy performed well.  power.  Robert, who was not selected for the training camp of the French national team this time, seemed to have something to prove. His two wonderful breakthroughs in the first and second half created two penalty kicks. Shearer hit both of them, and then he drew a beautiful kick in front of the penalty area.  Newcastle scored the third goal. Newcastle defeated Everton 3-2 in an away game and jumped to fourth place with nine points. Everton's Chinese player Li Gang did not play in this game due to injury.

    After winning this game.  Newcastle can finally calm down and concentrate on preparing for the upcoming group match at home against Porto.

    After this game, Newcastle has good news and bad news. The good news is that through two penalty kicks in the last game, Shearer ranked first in the Premier League scorer list this season. This is since he retired from the England national team.  It was his first time, but it is worth mentioning that the other player who scored five goals and tied for the top scorer list with him was also a veteran.  Shearer's strike partner in the England national team during the 1996 European Championships, the 37-year-old veteran Sheringham. After helping newly promoted Portsmouth score a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers, Sheringham also  Scoring five goals in four league games cannot help but amaze people.

    The bad news also came from Shearer, after the game against Everton.  Shearer felt some discomfort. After examination, it was confirmed that Shearer had a mild muscle strain in his right leg. Although it was not serious, he would definitely miss the Champions League home game against Porto. He lost his number one spot in the first game of the Champions League.  The striker is not good news for Newcastle.

    The opponent is Porto. There is not much difference for Mourinho and Newcastle players. It is just a Champions League group match. Even if Mourinho is Portuguese, it does not mean that he  There is something special about Porto.  But for Pei Wei.  This game is worth pondering.

    Historically, Mourinho can be said to have started his career in Porto.  It took two years to bring this veteran team, which had been ranked fifth in the Portuguese Super League, to a glorious point - winning the league and UEFA Cup double crown in the first year, and winning the league, Champions League and UEFA Cup in the second year.  The treble of domestic cups directly made Mourinho famous and became the leader of the new generation of young coaches in Europe.

    However, now, Mourinho did not go to Porto. He stayed in China for three years and is still unknown. Although Porto won last year's league championship after hiring former Spanish national team coach Camacho, it failed to  Winning the UEFA Cup, without the command of Mourinho and the core midfielder Deco, the current Porto team is not the winner in history.This year's Champions League winner is Porto.

    Some of his own actions have shattered the myth of the first dark horse in European football since the new century. Pei Wei is proud but also has some regrets. In 1991, after Red Star Belgrade, he became the first Israeli team in the six major African leagues (Italy, England, Spain).  , Germany, France and the Netherlands) winning the Champions League as a team may never happen again.

    Even after Ajax won the championship in 1995, the Champions League was only exchanged back and forth between the four major league teams of Italy, England, West Germany, and now, it is estimated that they will not have this opportunity.

    "Since the opponent is PortoJose, then use this victory as the starting point for your glory. Whether Porto succeeds or not is none of my business, but your success is closely related to me."

    As a strong team in the Portuguese League, although Deco has long been recruited to the Chinese League by Pei Wei and has become a Chinese citizen, their strength is still strong. This can be seen from their lineup in this game. The goalkeeper  The former main goalkeeper of the Portuguese national team, Baia was once known as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe in Barcelona. The four defenders from right to left are Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho and Jorge Costa.  and Valente, a standard Portuguese national team defense line. The midfield double midfielders are Maniche and Costinha, the two offensive midfielders are Mendes and Russian international Alenichev, and the forward line is  Partnered by South African forward McCarthy and Brazilian Del Rey, although two main players were poached this year, right midfielder Quaresma was bought by Barcelona and forward Postiga was bought by Tottenham, their overall strength is not  Been too affected.

    In response to the opponent's lineup, Mourinho arranged a four-three-three lineup to attack, with goalkeeper Given, defenders Trabelsi, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard, and double midfielders Makelele and Genna.  Si, the attacking midfielder Nie Fei and Robert served as the left winger, and the forwards were partnered by Viduka and Ibrahimovic. It seems that although the opponent's tactics are to strengthen the center, Mourinho's tactics are still bold-that is, to attack the center and break through  Use your strongest point to win!

    Not being able to play in the league for three consecutive games (suspended for two games, he also failed to play in the last round of the league because he participated in the national team game), made Ibrahimovic feel very depressed. As Newcastle's biggest success in the summer  The investment (22 million in a package to acquire Ibrahimovic and Trabelsi), even if Trabelsi is worth 5 million, then Ibrahimovic is worth at least 17 million, which is more than Nie Fei and Lucio  (higher), played three games, but only contributed one indirect assist and one direct assist, which is obviously a loss.

    It is precisely because of this that Ibrahimovic is eager to prove himself in the game. After the game started, he seemed extremely active on the court, frequently withdrawing from the penalty area to ask for the ball, and then used his skills, speed and  The power continued to torture Porto's defenders.

    However, Porto's defense, which is composed entirely of Portuguese national players, is naturally not all ordinary people. When Ibrahimovic gets too much of the ball, they immediately begin to use double-teaming to deal with Ibrahimovic, but even if  This failed to completely curb Ibrahimovic's offense, because Ibrahimovic is not a player who can only dribble. On the contrary, Ibrahimovic attracts enough defensive forces from the opponent while also being able to help his teammates attack by distributing the ball.  The biggest feature of cloth.

    In the 28th minute, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei played two beautiful one-twos in a row, then used an acrobatic backheel to get rid of Carvalho's defense, and then passed the ball with an exquisite diagonal pass.  To the left side of the penalty area, Robert, who came in at high speed, passed the ball directly to the goal without stopping. Viduka beat Costa six meters away and scored with a header!

    "Viduka scored! A powerful header! But before that, Ibrahimovic's performance was even more exciting!" Williams shouted loudly: "Although he was not directly involved in this goal,  But no one can deny his role in this goal!¡±

    Ibrahimovic curled his lips, what he wanted was not just this.

    In the next game, Ibrahimovic played even harder, and Newcastle completely controlled the situation on the field, suppressing Porto at home so that they couldn't even breathe. However, Ibrahimovic's luck today is still not very good.  , several shots either missed or were bravely saved by goalkeeper Baia.

    After wasting a lot of opportunities, Newcastle still expanded the score in the second half. After receiving the ball from Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei broke through the defense of the opponent's two defenders from the wing, and then cleverly distributed the ball to the goal near the baseline, inserting  Janus, who assisted, shot a volley from 13 meters in front of the goal and broke the net, 2-0. Newcastle basically confirmed the victory of this game.

    But Ibrahimovic received another red card, although this red card was a bit unjust - he had already received a yellow card for excessive movement in the first half, and before the end of the second half, he had received a yellow card for grabbing the ball in the frontcourt.He raised his foot too high and was sent off with a second yellow card by the referee - although Newcastle still won the game, Ibrahimovic's goal will be delayed for some time.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 587 The Truth

    "Damn it, why do you think those referees always target me?" Ibrahimovic slammed the wine glass on the table angrily: "It's just that he raised his foot too high Is it necessary to take a card? If it wasn't for me  If the penalty is given, I will definitely score a goal in the remaining games!¡±

    Listening to a series of wonderful greetings from Ibrahimovic's mouth to the referee on duty, Nie Fei looked at each other helplessly. As a newcomer who only came to Newcastle this year, the relationship between Ibrahimovic and his former teammate Trabelsi  They have a good relationship, and Nie Fei has also established a pretty good friendship with Nie Fei who is also very skilled, so if he has any complaints, he will naturally come to the two of them.

    "Ibra, let me ask you a question Do you want to hear my evaluation of your game today?" Nie Fei suddenly asked.

    "Nie, come and listen, I would be happy to hear what an outstanding player like you has to say about me." Ibrahimovic nodded.

    "Your performance in the first half was perfect." Nie Fei said seriously: "This is true You have completed all the tasks assigned to you by the coach, attracted the opponent's defensive forces, and used your efforts to help the offense.  , you did a good job. You played a very important role in Viduka's goal. At the same time, you were also a big threat with several shots. It's just that Baea played very well and blocked your two must-goals.  But in the second half, your performance was not as good as in the first half. In the second half, you dribbled the ball too much, so the opponent could easily block your offense. The question I want to ask you is, do you think you did.  What's your playing style? Do you think you can score more than 20 goals a season like Shearer?"

    Ibrahimovic opened his mouth, then became deflated - he has never been a prolific shooter.  Even when he was still in Malmo, the most he scored in a season was only 12 goals in 26 games. In the two seasons with Ajax, his most goals were last season.  , scored 13 goals in 25 games, and the goal rate reached 50%.

    "I know you are very anxious, hoping to score goals to show that you are worth 17 million pounds Although I am not a striker, I also know that you can't be anxious about scoring goals. Sometimes you are more  The more anxious you are, the less likely you are to score goals." Nie Fei said: "So I think you should return to the way you are best at playing. Take the ball, organize the offense, use your dribbling to attract defensive forces, and shoot when you have the opportunity.  , passing the ball without a chance This should be the way you are best at playing. You don't have to compete with those goal-scoring machines, because your value is not just in shooting."

    "Yes, Ibra." Trabelsi also spoke: "When you were at Ajax, you would also fail to score in many games. But the coach still let you play every game because you were there.  , our attack power will increase a lot.¡±

    "I understand, maybe I'm too impatient." Ibrahimovic smiled: "But, Nie, you are very familiar with my previous situation It doesn't make sense. You have been playing in Serie A, there is no way  Can you take the time to pay attention to my game?¡±

    "Tell the truth. These words are not what I said." Nie Fei shrugged: "The head coach asked me to convey this to you He also said that on the court, he will still give you absolute freedom.  But in return, you must make Newcastle's front line stronger, because you can play with any type of forward. "

    "Then why didn't he tell me himself? Instead, he conveyed it through you?" Ibrahimovic asked reluctantly.

    "I think this question should be very simple." Nie Fei laughed: "Maybe he is also familiar with your character and knows that you will be very angry after getting a red card today. Maybe he will come to you at this time.  You will be very conflicted in your heartbut it is easier for you to listen to our words."

    "I, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, am not such a stingy person!" Ibrahimovic snorted: "But I listened to thisI will no longer care about what the media will say, as long as  As long as the head coach understands me, after all, I play under him!¡±

    "Do you think Ibrahimovic can listen?" Pei Wei asked Mourinho with a smile.

    "He doesn't seem to be such a stupid person." Mourinho replied: "This young man may feel the pressure brought by his high price But judging from his performance, he is not someone who is easily overwhelmed by pressure.  The broken man needs time now."

    "We all need time." Pei Wei laughed: "But after winning Leeds and Everton in succession, we have a little more time Now the energy of the thickness of our bench has not been fully stimulated. When the league  After entering the heat, the advantage that our first-line players can basically bear the responsibility of the game will be reflected. Maybe except for Chelsea, even Manchester United and Arsenal will not.We have such a thick bench thickness.  The Premier League.  But it's very long.  "

    As Pei Wei said, after winning two consecutive league games and one Champions League game, both the media and the fans were much more tolerant of Newcastle's performance. In the fifth round against Bolton, almost everyone  Everyone thinks that Newcastle will win easily at home, especially with captain Shearer reappearing in the lineup. Newcastle fans are looking forward to Shearer being able to maintain his scoring momentum.

    But everyone has ignored that although Bolton has suffered two 0-4 defeats since the beginning of this season, they have played quite well in several other games. The last two-goal victory over Middlesbrough proved that this Premier League team  The "old team" has begun to recover. In this game, although Newcastle has an absolute advantage, they still have nothing to do against Bolton, who is strictly defensive. Shearer also lost the streak of scoring consecutive goals in the first four league games.  His style, except for one header on the crossbar, was lost in the crowd for the rest of the time.  Ibrahimovic and Nie Feidi's skills have no good way to face such a dense defensive lineup.

    Although Mourinho replaced Viduka shortly after the start of the second half, intending to use his header ability and strong body to break down the opponent's defense, and his appearance did bring a certain vitality to Newcastle's offense, but Bolton  The defense was so tenacious that Newcastle exhausted all their offensive methods and failed to score a goal. In the end, the 50,000 fans at St. James Park reluctantly accepted the result of zero to zero.

    Next, Newcastle will face another tough battle, they are about to go south to London.  Challenging the league leaders, unbeaten so far.  Arsenal tops the list with four wins and two draws.

    This is the second time after facing Manchester United that the new Newcastle faced the opponents who have dominated the entire Premier League in the past ten years and have coached Arsenal for seven full seasons. "Professor" Arthur Wenger and his disciples.

    Although Newcastle also played at a very high level in this game, they still lost to their opponents, 2 to 3. Newcastle had not won for two consecutive rounds.

    Arsenal took the lead in the 17th minute of the first half.  Ashley Cole passed the ball diagonally at a 45-degree angle, Adriano headed the ball over, Henry received the ball and broke into the penalty area, got rid of Lucio and scored. Newcastle responded six minutes later, and Ibrahimovic got rid of it.  Campbell's defense entered the penalty area and did not take advantage of the tight angle. Instead, it passed to Robert who was in a better position.  Robert scored the ball into the empty goal to tie the score. Eleven minutes after the start of the second half, Adriano and Henry made two consecutive two-on-one cooperation and then shot hard from the front of the penalty area. Given was unable to save, but only four minutes later  , and it was Ibrahimovic's header in the penalty area that caused Arsenal goalkeeper Lehmann to take the shot.  Bernard, the left-back who came forward with the assist, tied the score twice with a second shot. However, in the 79th minute, Adriano broke into the penalty area and was tripped by Lucio. Arsenal won a penalty kick. Henry made it in one fell swoop, completely  Set up a victory.

    Newcastle played very tenaciously in this game and had high fighting spirit. They fell behind twice, tied twice, and finally lost on a penalty kick.  Mourinho can only accept this result.  Wenger has far more experience than he does, and the Arsenal players have a much better understanding of each other than the Newcastle players.  Losing only one goal in this situation is already quite good.

    But if you lose, you lose. There is no reason to explain.

    In this game, Arsenal¡¯s hero is not Henry, who scored two goals, but Adriano, whose ownership still belongs to Yunjia Tianyu.

    Perhaps because he knew that Pei Wei was watching the game in the box, Adriano's performance was surprisingly good. Newcastle's defense was turned upside down by him. The central defender partnership of Woodgate and Lucio was  It was a complete defeat in front of his forward partnership with Henry!

    A goal, a direct assist, and then a penalty kick. All three goals were related to Adriano. Pei Wei was so angry that he almost ordered Jiang Hao to terminate Adriano's loan contract and return to Yunjia Tianyu.  , Fortunately, there is still a trace of reason that prevents him from doing so.

    "It was very difficult for us to win today." After the game, Wenger took the initiative to come forward and shake hands with Mourinho: "I think we will probably face a more difficult situation next time we are a guest."

    "Why do you speak the same words as Ferguson? Aren't you at odds?" Mourinho said in a muffled voice.

    Wenger was stunned for a moment, and then immediately had an unlucky expression on his face: "Oh my God, I actually said the same thing as that Scotsman But Jose, what I said was true."

    "What I said is true." Mourinho looked at Wenger: "I also said this to Ferguson Next time, it won't be so easy to win."

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 588 Direct Lineage

    "Wright, Wright, you are so disrespectful to me" After the game, Pei Wei sighed and called Adriano out for tea, regardless of the fact that he might be suspected of having private contact with players from other teams: "Obviously  You know I'm watching the game in the box and you don't behave badly. If you do this again, I'll buy you back."

    "Hey, boss, I just want to show you. If I perform poorly, wouldn't you lose face?" Adriano smiled sheepishly: "If you want to buy me back, then I will  I'm happy to play under you and coach Mourinho."

    "Ha, you guys, Wright, aren't you afraid that the professor will be sad when you say such things?" Although he knew that Adelaide's words may not be true, Pei Wei still felt better: "But you are doing well in Arsenal now  Although Henry is the king of Highbury, your importance in the team is no less than him. It can be seen from the game, but when playing next to such a star, you must not rely on himOn the court  In addition to trusting your teammates, you must also trust your own abilities. I don¡¯t want you to become a striker who only habitually hands the ball to Henry after staying at Arsenal for a few years. Henry is.  Henry, you are you, you two are different types, but you are both irreplaceable.¡±

    "I understand, I have known this since the first day I came to Arsenal." Adriano said solemnly: "Henry is Henry, I am me. I cannot bear all the offense like him.  But he can¡¯t stand at the front like me and destroy the opponent¡¯s defense.¡±

    "Well. I'm glad you can understand this Oh, by the way, even if you don't understand this, the professor will remind you, he is one of the best coaches in the world Wright, maybe I can ask you  Difficult question, how do you think the professor compares with Mourinho? You have played under both of them, so you may be able to make a more fair evaluation." Pei Wei gave Adriano a cup.  Filled with water.  I asked lightly.

    "Boss, your question really makes me embarrassed Evaluating the coach is not what a player should do." Adriano smiled bitterly and took the cup.  I thought that the boss¡¯s cup of tea was really not easy to drink.

    "You are not a player now." Pei Wei laughed happily: "You are my friend, my junior Today's conversation is just a conversation between two friends. Do you know a Chinese saying?  ? Heaven knows and earth knows that you know and I know, no sixth ear can hear it."

    "Hmm" Adriano thought for a moment: "The current coach Wenger must be better than coach Mourinho. After all, he is fourteen years older than Mourinho, and it takes a long time to become a coach.  A lot. Coach Mourinho is a very smart person, but coach Wenger is no worse than him. The difference lies in experience.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded thoughtfully, and at this time Adriano said again: "Just like Henry and I I am still not as good as Henry now, because I am five years younger than him and have no experience.  He is rich, but I am confident that one day I will catch up with him because I am still young.¡±

    "Yes, you are still young, Mourinho is still young, and there are opportunities." Pei Wei thought silently in his heart.

    "Okay, Wright. I'm very happy to have tea with you today, even though you, my direct descendant, defeated my team today." Pei Wei laughed as if he had figured something out: "To say that I am my direct descendant  But all over Europe, if everyone is as excited about my team as you are, why should I mess around? You know, they are basically my competitors in the Premier League and Champions League Damn it,  Our opponent in the next game is Marseille Marseille, damn, Didier and Frank are both there, and I sent them there myself"

    Adriano is speechless. Boss, you should have thought of this when you took over Newcastle, right?  According to your temper, you would rather see us perform well, right?  But I¡¯m really looking forward to it, if these players who came out of Yunjia Tianyu can be gathered in one team

    Adriano recalled the grand occasion of the star team on the day when Yunjia Tianyu Theme Park opened.  I couldn't help but shudder - it was so scary.

    "Okay. Wright, it's already late at night. You should go back too You are still young and cannot have a rich nightlife." Pei Wei's words made Adriano blush.

    "Okay, I'm going back, boss, you should go to bed early." Adriano left politely.

    "Look at his shy look Haha, this guy is not still a virgin, is he? Then I feel so accomplished, turning a guy who will be a promiscuous nightlife into a pure man now But Wright, this is not good for you.  There are benefits to your career Do you want to give it?He introduces a girlfriend?  We might as well let him find a Chinese girl. Anyway, our Wright is a good young man now.  "Pei Wei watched Adriano leave with a smile, but some dirty thoughts came to his mind.

    After returning from London, the Newcastle players only had one day's rest before immediately boarding a flight to Marseille to prepare for the second round of the Champions League group stage. Players who have played in the Premier League are used to such heavy games.  The schedule, but players who transferred from foreign leagues have some complaints - won't the Football Association adjust the game?  From the very beginning, there have been double matches or even triple matches in a row. Do you really think the players are robots?

    The players who were originally in the Premier League smiled bitterly. The Premier League has always been the busiest league with the most chaotic schedule. The Football Association is also famous for its poor efficiency. It is common for teams in the Premier League to play three or four fewer games.  Take this season as an example. Newcastle are also participating in the Champions League. They have only played six league games so far. Arsenal and Chelsea have both played seven games. There are already teams in the league that have played eight league games.  ¡ª¡ªHow long does it take for the entire Premier League to start?  Just one month.

    Unlike other leagues, there are only five players who can sit on the bench in a Premier League game, while other leagues basically have seven players. You must know that two less substitutes will make player scheduling rigid.  Many, I don¡¯t know how many head coaches have vehemently criticized this approach, and the one who criticized it most fiercely is probably Arsenal¡¯s head coach Arsene Wenger. However, the Football Association still goes its own way, saying that it is ready to study it carefully, but God knows what will happen.  When we look at when the reform can be carried out, at least in 2006, when Pei Wei was reincarnated, the Premier League team could only have a pitiful five people on the bench when participating in the league.

    "Forget it, no matter how dense the schedule is, it can just take advantage of our strong overall strength." Lying in the first-class seat of the plane, Pei Wei said to Mourinho: "We have so many players who can play the main role.  Players, it is too wasteful to only use a dozen people as the main force But this time our opponent is Marseille Didier and Ribery are both there. "

    "Are you afraid that they will perform well like Wright? But now I am curious, do you hope they will perform well or hope they will not perform well?" Mourinho saw through his mind at a glance.

    "Of course I hope they perform well If they beat us, then the headache should be you, my head coach." Pei Wei glanced at Mourinho and said slyly.

    Mourinho shook his head and ignored Pei Wei's comments, but sighed: "But they two really worked hard. Although I don't think there is any problem for them to gain a foothold in Europe, but I don't think so either."  Thinking that they can become Marseille's main force so quickly, in addition to Marseille's lack of center forwards and attacking midfielders, their efforts are also a big reason."

    After entering Marseille, Drogba immediately became Marseille's main center with his outstanding impact in front of the goal, abundant physical fitness and continuous running ability - no one does not like such a diligent and continuous scoring ability, even if he himself  A forward who can help his teammates score goals without scoring a goal is more difficult for Ribery. After all, an attacking midfielder like him needs to have a tacit cooperation with his teammates, but he still uses his speed, breakthrough and  Scoring ability has taken hold in Marseille.

    In the first game of the Champions League group stage, Marseille, who challenged Real Madrid away from home, lost 2-4, but Drogba used his strong body and unreasonable playing style to defeat Real Madrid's poor team.  Such a back line rushed to pieces, and scored a leading goal for Marseille in the 25th minute, and Ribery's performance was not bad either. It was his free kick assist that helped Vanby  Teng scored a face-saving goal before the end.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? Another two direct descendants.

    Pei Wei couldn't help but start praying, hoping that Ribery and Drogba would not perform too well in the game the day after tomorrow - just perform well against Porto and Real Madrid, and don't point the knife at me, the boss.

    But obviously, Ribery and Drogba have the same idea as Adriano - since it is a team bought by the boss, then we have to perform well - this is the greatest tribute to the boss.  .

    Two to two, Newcastle got a draw in Marseille. Newcastle played very well in the first half. Ibrahimovic finally scored the first goal for Newcastle. Lucio's assist scored the second goal, but  As Woodgate was injured in a defense, Drogba, who was blocked by Woodgate and Lucio in the first half, was completely revived. He used two powerful headers to help Marseille tie the score. All assists for him  It was Ribery - the other two direct descendants still stabbed Pei Wei hard.

 Volume 10 2003 Europe Volume 10 2003 Chapter 589 The Outbreak of Ibrahimovic

    "I think we shouldn't be disappointed." On the way back, Pei Wei was still arrogant: "It's acceptable to get one point away from home in the Champions League More importantly, our Shearer scored again. This is a  Good condition.¡±

    Mourinho sighed: "When did I say I was disappointed? Four points in two games is already a very good result. The next game is in twenty days. We have plenty of time to prepare against Real Madrid."  game, and our opponents in the league are not strong during this period, it is a good time for us to grab points Boss, in fact, you don¡¯t need to worry so much, after all, we all need time to adapt to the Premier League and Europe.¡±

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment, and Mourinho continued: "Becoming the owner of Newcastle is a new challenge for you, and becoming the head coach of Newcastle is also a new challenge for me Your opponents have never  Those Chinese club bosses who don¡¯t know much about football have become shrewd and knowledgeable bosses who have been in the Premier League for many years, and I also want to challenge opponents from the Premier League and Champions League, so you don¡¯t need to be too anxious Be patient, definitely  Be patient. The Premier League is not a newly established Chinese league. Although the Premier League was established only two years earlier than the Chinese League, its predecessor, the English League One, has a history of hundreds of years and is not something that can be conquered so easily.  In the recent Chinese League, you can quickly achieve success by relying on your shrewdness, vision of player selection and professional club, but in the Premier League, these are not enough. What you have, your opponents have, even better.  You have more Don't you think your recent behavior is impetuous? This doesn't look like you. Calmness, sharp vision, and one-hit-wonder are your characteristics and winning factors, and that's why you are not.  The reasons why you were able to take over Newcastle despite too much resistance, but after taking over, you seem to have lost these. "Why?"

    Pei Wei closed his eyes and took a deep breath.  After spitting it out, he said: "You are right, I am a little too impatient I am eager to build Newcastle into a club that can compete with Manchester United, Arsenal and other European giants, so that I can gradually and indirectly  To provide some necessary help to Chinese football The eagerness for success blinded me. Thank you, Jose, for reminding me.¡±

    Mourinho smiled: "Actually, you are not too impatientI didn't find out until now."

    Pei Wei waved his hand: "You don't need to comfort me. I am indeed a little impatient, but I should believe in Newcastle's ability, especially after I take over. Now maybe we can't challenge the dominance of Manchester United and Arsenal for the time being.  But this day will come Just like in a few years you can become a famous coach competing with Ferguson and Wenger You and I are still young, Newcastle is still young, and our opponents are already old.  , No need to worry, no need to worry"

    "Newcastle is already 122 years oldnot young anymore" Mourinho muttered in his heart.

    ?Under circumstances that no one expected.  Ibrahimovic suddenly broke out in the league without warning.

    On September 4th, in the seventh round of the Premier League, Newcastle faced Southampton at home. The two sides were in a stalemate for most of the first half. Before the end of the first half, Newcastle played exquisite cooperation in the frontcourt.  After Nie Fei got the ball, he passed it beautifully to Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic took the ball and turned around to get rid of the two opposing defenders. Then he suddenly passed the ball diagonally to Janas who came in the middle. After Janas got the ball, he stuffed it into the penalty area.  After receiving the ball, Lear turned around and immediately fired a powerful volley from the penalty area. The ball flew into the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball. Shearer raised his right hand high, and the St. James Park stadium was boiling!

    "Six goals in seven league games. It seems that except for the first year when Shearer came to Newcastle in 1996, he has never had such a crazy start. Even in 1999 and 2001, he scored more than 20 goals in the league.  A goal. It has never been as good as this season! This is the steely young man who has scored more than 30 goals in the league for three consecutive years! "William.  James shouted excitedly: "Since the beginning of this season, he has opened the scoring for the team more than once. Everyone should learn from Alan Shearer and learn from this 33-year-old who was considered to have started a few years ago.  Downhill Shearer Learning!¡±

    After the start of the second half, Shearer's performance began to decline. It was his striker partner's turn, and Ibrahimovic showed off his power.

    In the 67th minute, Nie Fei dribbled the ball past two Southampton midfielders in the middle, then handed the ball to Ibrahimovic in front, and quickly ran forward. Ibrahimovic kept the ball at his feet for a moment.  Then he suddenly raised his foot and made a pass without any warning!

    The ball passed Southampton¡¯s entire defense beautifully. Nie Fei quickly stepped in from behind. Facing the attacking Southampton goalkeeper Niemi, he did not stop the ball, but directly kicked it up.The ball fell downwards, and the ball immediately drew a beautiful arc and flew past Niemi's stretched out hand, falling diagonally into the goal, two to zero!

    In the 78th minute, Ibrahimovic made St. James Park completely boiling!

    Dawson beat Beatty with a header to clear the ball. Makelele passed the ball to Nie Fei in the middle. Seeing Nie Fei getting the ball in his own half, Ibrahimovic immediately sprinted across the half-court.  Fei Ye passed a half-high ball in time and landed in front of him.

    The Southampton center back and Ibrahimovic's Swedish national team teammate Svensson followed him closely. The two reached the landing point almost at the same time. Ibrahimovic took a step forward, and Svensson also rushed forward.  After taking a step forward, the ball fell behind the two of them. Just when everyone on the scene thought that Ibrahimovic had made a mistake in judging the landing point, Ibrahimovic's body suddenly leaned forward, and the 1.92 meter tall man was almost touching the ground.  Parallel, and then the right foot trailing behind tilted up, just in time to hit the falling ball. The ball immediately jumped forward a few meters, and then Ibrahimovic suddenly exerted force with his left foot, and his whole body rushed forward like an arrow!

    Svensson was stunned. Although he and Ibrahimovic were teammates in the national team, he did not expect that this 21-year-old young man could make such an action!

    Just when he was in a daze, Ibrahimovic had already caught up with the ball, and faced the attacking Niemi and shot hard with his right foot!

    The ball flew past Niemi¡¯s right side like a cannonball, hit the inside of the right goalpost hard and bounced into the goal!

    "Oh my God, it's unbelievable!" Williams yelled, holding his head: "A wonderful overhead kick from behind! A soul-stirring powerful volley! Such an elegant passing movement and such power.  The combination of fierce shooting creates such a beauty! This is Ibrahimovic's first official goal for Newcastle and his first Premier League goal! Can anyone doubt him now?  The person who scored such a goal is definitely worth 17 million poundsafter all, prices have increased now"

    Ibrahimovic ran around the court with his arms open, breaking his goal drought, and it didn't rely on a penalty kick or a miss in front of the goal. With such a wonderful goal, is there anything more joyful than this?

    Newcastle fans cheered crazily, such a big win!  Such a beautiful goal!  Such a wonderful night!

    In the end, relying on three goals from Shearer, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, Newcastle defeated Southampton 3-0 at home, ending their nightmare of two rounds without a win!

    Ibrahimovic¡¯s goal was repeatedly played in the highlights after the end of this round. Although there were many goals in this round of the league, all the light was taken up by Ibrahimovic¡¯s goal.

    "I have always believed that Ibrahimovic can do better This is a wonderful goal. Like Shearer, Ibrahimovic is also the club's greatest asset. After this goal, Ibrahimovic will have even more exciting performances.  Yes, he is still adapting to the rhythm of the Premier League, and the current Ibrahimovic is not the best Ibrahimovic," Mourinho said in the post-match interview.

    Mourinho¡¯s words are correct. After defeating a League Two team with five goals in the League Cup even though he was on the bench, Newcastle ushered in the eighth round of the league and challenged Fulham away.

    This season, Fulham has performed well since the beginning of the league. They defeated Middlesbrough, Tottenham, Blackburn, drew with Manchester City and Birmingham, and only lost to Everton in the second round.  After defeating Leicester in one round, their points are even one point higher than Newcastle and are now ranked fourth. The main force of their offense is Portuguese midfielder Boa Motte and French forward Saha.

    Newcastle suffered a heavy blow at the start. Fulham's veteran midfielder Clark Lee, who had played for Newcastle for eight years, scored a goal in the fifth minute. As usual, he did not celebrate.  Ha added another goal three minutes later - almost from the start of the game, Newcastle were in dire straits!

    What¡¯s even worse is that in the fierce fight, Nie Fei was injured by the opponent¡¯s right foot and could only limp off. Mourinho had to send Dyer to replace him.

    In such an unfavorable situation, it was Ibrahimovic's goal that sounded the clarion call for Newcastle's counterattack.

    Before the end of the first half, he headed Robert's cross into the goal near the back post, leaving Newcastle only one goal behind.

    Just five minutes into the second half, Ibrahimovic beautifully broke through the defense of French defender Goma and broke into the penalty area. Goma had no choice but to knock him down from behind. He gave Newcastle a penalty kick and also received a red card for himself.  .

    Shearer scored in one fell swoop, Newcastle equalized the score, and now they have a numerical advantage!

    Just five minutes later, Janus passed the ball straight from the middle, and Shearer turned it into an offside.??, he grabbed a shot in the penalty area to overtake the score!

    Before the end of the game, Robert¡¯s single shot locked the score at four to two, a heart-stirring reversal!

    "Ibrahimovic sounded the clarion call for our counterattack." In the post-match interview, Shearer, who scored two goals, gave praise to Ibrahimovic without hesitation.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 590 Finance

    "Three consecutive wins! After two games without a win, Newcastle quickly turned around. They silenced all their critics with a beautiful three-game winning streak. Southampton, Fulham and Middlesbrough, Newcastle  The three opponents defeated do not seem surprising, but you must know that except for Southampton, the games against Fulham and Middlesbrough were all away games, and the scores of these three games were three to three respectively.  Zero, four to two and three to one! Conceding three goals in three games is not great, but it is much better than last season, and scoring ten goals in three games is even better than last season.   Newcastle was third last season, where will they be this season? After three consecutive victories, they have jumped to fourth place, only behind Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea What is even more terrifying is that  , in the away game against Middlesbrough, Newcastle even hid their main forward partners Shearer and Ibrahimovic, while Viduka and Bellamy each scored a goal - the main force could  Frequently scoring goals, and being able to score goals as soon as he comes on as a substitute, this kind of striker is enough to scare all the Premier League teams! The offensive power is strong, and the defense is also changing. After the initial discomfort, Lucio  The world champion has begun to show his quality, and his central defensive partnership with Woodgate is one of the best in the Premier League. There is also a reliable Dawson and promising Taylor waiting for his opportunity on the bench.  What kind of waves will a Newcastle with stronger attack power and much improved defense make in the Premier League?"

    "Newcastle won six of the nine league games. The two losses were only to Manchester United and Arsenal, and Newcastle played those two games away from home. Now Newcastle ranks fourth with 19 points.  The gap with the top three is very small. Chelsea has six wins, two draws and one loss with 22 points. Manchester United has seven wins, one draw and one loss with 22 points. Arsenal has seven wins, two draws and 23 points. This is the points for the top four in this year's Premier League.  The league is no longer a battle between Manchester United and Arsenal, but a battle between four countries! As we expected, after making big moves in the pre-season transfer market, Newcastle and Chelsea have risen rapidly enough to threaten Manchester United.  Premier League dominance with Arsenal!"

    "Look, we have won three consecutive victories and we were immediately praised to the sky." Pei Wei put down the newspaper in his hand with a smile and said to Su Mei: "Sometimes the British tabloids and the Chinese sports media are very different.  spell."

    "The media is like this. When it's good, everyone praises it, and when it's bad, everyone criticizes it. You've been in football for so many years, so you can't be so dismissive, right?" Su Mei was eating breakfast.  answer.

    "Yes, you can just read this kind of report when you are free and bored. There is no need to take it to heart." Pei Wei put the newspaper aside: "But I just arrived in the Premier League, so I have to pay attention to how the British media evaluates me After all  Although some reports may seem like jokes to insiders, they can very well guide the fans¡¯ perspective By the way, how is the club¡¯s financial income?¡±

    "Yes, the purchasing power of English fans is really strong, especially after Ibrahimovic's recent outstanding performance. His No. 18 jersey is almost out of stock. Of course, the best-selling one is Shearer's jersey." Su Mei wiped  Wipe your mouth: "The sales of tickets are also very good, and the package tickets are sold out before the start of the season. There are at least 50,000 fans watching the game at each home court. It is no wonder that Newcastle is the most popular among English fans in the Premier League.  There are many rich people in the club who are Newcastle fans, and none of the expensive boxes are empty.¡±

    "Newcastle has this potential, their tradition, and the enthusiasm of their fans To be honest, I don't want to lose money buying Newcastle With Newcastle's current financial income, at least it will not cause losses in players' wages."

    "Of course not. The income from home games alone is enough to cover the players' salaries. However, Newcastle players' salaries have never been too high. Shearer has the highest salary in the team, and he only gets 350.  Only 100,000 pounds a year. Among the veteran players under him, only Dyer got a big contract of 3 million. The others like Given, Woodgate, Robert and Bellamy could get close to 2 million, but this year  Among the newcomers, Makelele and Lucio each have an annual salary of 3 million, and Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, Trabelsi, and Hart all have an annual salary of 2 million. If they hadn't sold many players  It would probably be even higher if the salary expenditure is reduced. Newcastle's annual salary expenditure now exceeds 50 million pounds." Su Mei reported it directly without checking the information.

    "This is not too much. Do you know how much Chelsea's salary is? Manchester United's salary expenditure is over 100 million pounds, and Manchester United also has more than 80 million. Apart from Arsenal, our wages are the lowest among the top four. Newcastle's board of directors stipulated last year  The salary cap is 43 million. We now have ten more good players, and it only increases by about 10 million. Not much, really not much, as long as??After playing in the Champions League, the dividends will be more than tens of millions Honey, no wonder the European giants are so rich. Being able to play in the Champions League is equivalent to entering the money printing factory.  "Pei Wei thought for a while and then said: "In a few years, our salary expenditure will probably be even more. At that time, the expenditure will be around 100 million to be worthy of a championship team, but the income at that time will be only  A rising tide lifts all boats. This is what happens in European football. If you are willing to spend money, the team's performance will be good. If the team's performance is good, the income will be more. The worst thing is to spend money but not get good results. Then  You can only watch the money go down the drain. Leeds, Lazio and Leverkusen are good examples. If the cost cannot be recovered, you can only sell the stars. The more you sell, the more losses you will lose But I am not afraid of this.  Because I have enough money to investhaha.  "

    Su Mei smiled and said nothing. Indeed, investing in football, especially large investments, is similar to doing real estate. It requires a large amount of capital investment in the early stage. What is needed is to be able to produce results immediately and obtain cost recovery, and then invest again and recover again. In this way  Talent develops slowly without any problems, but as long as one link in the middle breaks, the entire chain will stop functioning, and it will be over at that time.

    But if you have an almost unlimited amount of capital to invest, then you have nothing to worry about. The house is ready but not sold yet?  Don't be afraid, it will always be sold, as long as you are not afraid of capital accumulation - the problem is that many real estate developers use loans to build houses and sell them while they are working. When they are finished, they will be sold for almost the same amount, and the funds will be withdrawn immediately.  , if you can¡¯t sell it, then just wait to die.  If a club cannot win a championship after investing heavily and cannot recover costs quickly, then it can only fall into the trap of filling the deficit - selling off stars - performance declines - revenue drops sharply - selling off stars again - performance declines again -  In the vicious circle, isn't this how Liz died.

    Why did Moratti fail to destroy Inter Milan after so many years, while Lazio and Leeds were crushed abruptly? The difference is that Moratti spent his own money, while Cragnotti and Riz  What Dyer spent was the shareholders' money - even if Inter Milan did not win the championship for more than ten years, Moratti's money would have been lost. There was no need to sell players to repay debts, and the income of those two players at the club could not be  After covering the expenses, you can only rely on selling stars to pay off the debt. This is the difference.

    "But our sponsors seem a little too stingy Adidas is only willing to provide sponsorship fees of four million a year, and Northern Rock, the ninth largest bank in the UK, advertises on its chest, only offers a mere two million a year  **, we must replace it when the time comes. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s advertising revenue on the jersey is more than 20 million yuan a year,¡± Pei Wei said a little annoyed.

    "Newcastle didn't rely on this to make a living before, so naturally it doesn't care too much." Su Mei nodded: "It doesn't matter whether you change the Adidas or not, but it's best not to change the Northern Rock Bank. They are the largest bank on the northeast coast of the United Kingdom. They are Newcastle  I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t touch my own bank for the time being, but I can change the advertisement on the back. That beer is only willing to pay out 500,000 yuan a year, and it will expire next year. I¡¯ll replace it with a better one.¡±

    "Well, if this year's results can be better than last year, we can have the confidence to negotiate. There is only one year left in the contract between Adidas and Northern Rock. By then, the jersey sponsorship will have to increase by at least two million, and the advertisement on the chest will  It needs to be increased to at least 5 million. As a wealthy club, if the advertisement on the jersey cannot even reach 10 million pounds, what is the point? If Adidas is not willing to change it, I will switch to a domestic brand, Li Ning, Li Ning now.  Aren't they preparing to enter the international market? They will definitely be happy to cooperate with us. When the time comes, the advertisements on the back and shorts can also be sold to them or Northern Rock Bank, but the price must be increased, which European giant.  The revenue from chest advertising is only 2 million. Barcelona has no tradition of selling chest advertising, but we are different.¡±

    Su Mei nodded knowingly. In terms of jerseys, Pei Wei definitely planned to use domestic brands. Anyway, the quality of domestic sports brands in China is already quite good. What they lack is just international reputation. More importantly,  , using domestic brands will have immeasurable benefits for Newcastle to enter the country in the future, such as cost.

    But there is no need to worry now. Newcastle's reputation in China is definitely not as great as other giants. After all, Newcastle's influence is basically limited to the UK. Only after Pei Wei acquired Newcastle did Chinese fans become more interested in this veteran team.  It has increased a lot of interest. To increase the number of Newcastle fans in China, we have to get some results before we can talk about it.

    For example, the next two matches of the Champions League group stage

 Volume 10 2003 Europe Volume 10 2003 Chapter 591 Galaxy Battleship

    This summer, as Newcastle and Chelsea have sufficient funds, the Premier League has achieved quite good results in introducing players. In addition to introducing many stars from teams outside the four major leagues, the other three major leagues have  They have also been very successful in poaching. For example, Chelsea poached two forwards Mutu and Crespo from Serie A, Newcastle poached Lucio from the Bundesliga and Makelele from La Liga. However, for the Premier League, they themselves  Many stars have been lost, and the departure of Beckham is the most shocking.

    Florentino succeeded in giving his Galacticos a seventh star. Although Beckham's position overlapped with Figo's, despite the introduction of Beckham, he left Makelele, which made Real Madrid's offense and defense more complex.  Unbalanced, but Florentino doesn't care about this. He is happy that after the introduction of Beckham, the club's jersey sales increased by more than ten percentage points, and the trip to Asia almost earned Beckham back.  Half of the transfer fee.

    The only thing that makes Florentino a little dissatisfied is that Real Madrid's trip to Asia before the start of this season had a flaw - they failed to negotiate a price with China, and the Chinese Football Association rejected his offer of 3 million euros.  You must know that the Chinese market is quite huge. If Chinese fans are as generous as those in Japan, how much money can Real Madrid make in China?

    However, Real Madrid's results after the start of the new season are quite good. Although they conceded a lot of goals, they scored more goals - think about it, the strike combination of Raul and Ronaldo, with Zidane, Figo and Beckham behind them.  support.  Who can withstand such a stormy attack?

    Just like the first two games of the Champions League, although three goals were conceded in the two games, seven were scored!  Score more goals and win. This is the way Spanish fans like to play.

    "Florentino is just a businessman. He does have skills in business, but when it comes to football, he is basically a layman." Mourinho said with a little disdain: "'One superstar every year.  'The plan has indeed brought great prestige, good results and great wealth to Real Madrid, but at the same time it is destroying the young people in Real Madrid's youth team, which was originally Spain's premier, and compressing the living space for local players.   No matter how much money I make, it will not be as successful as your wonderful acquisitions.¡±

    "No, Jose, although I'm happy you said that, I still admire this guy Florentino." Pei Wei said with a smile: "He is a geniusthe first to commercialize a football club.  A genius to the extreme, no matter what, Real Madrid in the 'Galactico' era will definitely leave a mark in the history of professional football development. Such a luxurious attacking lineup is unprecedented but the hidden dangers he left for Real Madrid.  , it will take at least several years to pay it off In order to pursue superstars, he bought superstars who were already relatively old and began to decline from their peak period, and the money for buying these superstars was the highest in the world.  Zidane is worth $64 million, Figo is worth $56.9 million, Ronaldo is worth $50 million, and Beckham is worth at least $40 million.  With a super high annual salary of 10,000 pounds, even if Real Madrid can make money, they will not be able to make that much money, and even if they want to sell them in the future, it will be difficult to sell them at a high price, so this approach can only be a loss.  What¡¯s more, it also deprives local youth players of any chance, so I won¡¯t play the superstar card. If I want to buy, I will only buy young talents or strong players, which are easy to manage and will not lose too much money.¡±

    "I also like to bring this kind of players." Mourinho laughed: "At least they are obedient."

    "Tomorrow we will play against Real Madrid. This season is probably the last glory of Real Madrid in the Galacticos era of the seven superstars I am looking forward to the arrival of this game, because after this season, maybe there will be no more  A team with so many superstars! A deformed and extremely desirable dream team!¡±

    October 22nd.  The majestic Bernabeu Stadium!

    Seventy thousand Real Madrid fans occupied most of the entire stadium.  They roared crazily, hoping to see their pride win another hearty victory in this great stadium!

    Since the beginning of this season.  Real Madrid won five games in the seven league rounds, including a hearty 7-2 victory!  Although they lost to Valencia in an away game, they are still ranked first. Although their old rival Barcelona introduced Brazilian star Ronaldinho before the season, they are still ranked first in La Liga.  Struggling, with only two wins in seven games, just before this Champions League game, Barcelona had already suffered four winless games, including a two-game losing streak!

    There is no Real Madrid in the world?The scenery and Barcelona¡¯s embarrassment make Real Madrid fans even more happy!  What's more, these two things happened at the same time!

    In the Champions League, Real Madrid has also won two consecutive victories. This game seems to be another victory, right?  How can the three opponents in this group, whether they are Porto, Marseille or Newcastle, stop the progress of the "Galactico"?  Although Newcastle has a new owner, bought many players, and even poached Makelele from Real Madrid, how can these people combined compare with Real Madrid's superstars?  Makelele, you greedy guy, you actually forgot that it was Real Madrid that gave you the honor of winning the Champions League and La Liga!  If you leave Real Madrid, you will never get any honors again!

    In the box, Pei Wei met with Real Madrid chairman Florentino. This politician and businessman, now the chairman of the most well-known club in continental Europe, smiled and shook hands with Pei Wei: "You are welcome to come.  The first Asian to own a European club.¡±

    Pei Wei also smiled and held Florentino's hand: "Where is it I just want to satisfy my wish as a fan You must know that Real Madrid is the club I admire most, whether it is Zidane  Or Figo, Ronaldo or Beckham, they are all my favorite stars! I really hope I can have the opportunity to own them."

    "Real Madrid has always had the best players in the world." Florentino accepted Pei Wei's praise reservedly: "But I think Newcastle will definitely have this day."

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    Real Madrid's lineup has not changed much. In fact, Queiroz is unlikely to make any changes. As long as the seven superstars are not injured, they will definitely play. If they want to change, neither the chairman nor the fans will agree - Goalkeeper Card  Silas, four defenders Salgado, Herguera, Pavin and Roberto Carlos, midfielder Cambiasso and Beckham, front midfielder Zidane on the left, Figo on the right,  The double forwards are captain Raul and Ronaldo.

    Newcastle's lineup is also 442, with goalkeeper Given, four defenders Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard, midfielder Makelele and Janas partnering in the middle, Robert and Nie Fei split  On the left and right sides, the forwards are partnered by Ibrahimovic and Shearer. Although Newcastle's lineup is also full of international players, compared with the star-studded Real Madrid, it is obviously much bleak.

    After the game started, Real Madrid still launched a fierce attack from the beginning, while Newcastle shrank the defense line, compressed the opponent's ball-taking space, and used fierce close pressing to deal with Real Madrid's superstars. The entire formation was very compact, with three lines.  The distance between the lines is reduced, and a dense defense is used to counter the opponent's short passing attack - a typical English style of play.

    As for the offense, when there is an opportunity, two wingers with fast speed, excellent skills and strong breakthrough ability are handed over to them, and their speed is used to break through the defense and create opportunities for the two high center forwards in the middle to score goals. Ibrahimovic has  When the time comes, he retreats to the midfield to get the ball and connects the midfield and frontcourt - this is a typical British style of play, concise and clear, fierce and unstoppable.

    This is exactly the method Mourinho used to deal with Real Madrid. Aren¡¯t you technically good, your coordination excellent, and your striker¡¯s personal ability strong?  If you have good skills, I will suppress your space to dribble. If you have good coordination, I will make it difficult for you to pass the ball smoothly. If the forward has good personal ability, I will prevent you from having the space to break through and shoot with the ball. At the same time, I will pursue efficiency in counterattacks.  Force your defense to make mistakes by frequently breaking through from the two wings. Anyway, after Makelele and Hierro left, Real Madrid did not have experienced and stable defenders.

    ? ? Reduce the number of shots taken by the opponent and then seize the opportunity to counterattack. This is Mourinho's idea.

    Among the current Real Madrid defensive players, although Cambiaso is fierce and active in running, and Beckham's running ability is also quite good, they are not standard defensive players after all. Cambiaso first played as an attacking midfielder.  , and he is not the Cambiasso who will be ranked among the top ten defensive midfielders in the world in Inter Milan in the future. Beckham is a full-back. On the defense line, Helguera is fierce but too impetuous. Pavin  Young and inexperienced, Salgado has also begun to decline. In Mourinho's view, Real Madrid's defense is simply full of flaws.

    Mourinho doesn¡¯t believe that his offensive players can¡¯t even break through such a line of defense. The key to this game is whether Newcastle can withstand the attack of these superstars from Real Madrid!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 592: Nobles and Miners

    It has to be said that when the "one superstar a year" strategy came out, Real Madrid indeed led a trend in world football. When Figo, Zidane and Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Real Madrid's games  It has really become the highest enjoyment for all fans who pursue exciting games. With the two masters of Zidane and Figo in the midfield, and super shooters like Raul and Ronaldo on the front, Real Madrid¡¯s offense  Undoubtedly, they have reached a state. During that period, we can often see them playing wonderful offenses like mercury pouring down the ground, using one wonderful goal after another to win one victory after another. As for the results, it still depends on  Say?  Since Figo joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2000, they have won a heavyweight championship every year in the past three years. They were the league championship in 2001, the Champions League championship in 2002, and another league championship in 2003.

    Being able to play exciting games and get good results at the same time, isn¡¯t this what every team dreams of?  Not only can you win, but you can also win beautifully, and you can also win the championship!

    ??Beautiful football plus one championship after another, how many teams in history can do this?

    It¡¯s just that Florentino seems to have forgotten that in the process of winning those three championships, in addition to the beautiful offense of the frontcourt superstars, having a reliable back line is the most important thing. At that time, their goalkeeper was  Casillas, who has been firmly established as Real Madrid's main force at the age of eighteen, is the backbone of the defense with Hierro, the most experienced player in La Liga, and French goalkeeper Makelele is running tirelessly at the front of the penalty area

    But what about now?  Hierro was ruthlessly abandoned.  Makelele left for the Premier League. How could Casillas alone be able to withstand Real Madrid's defense?  What's more, when the midfield and frontcourt are almost all offensive players?

    A loss to Valencia without temperament in an away game in the league was a dangerous sign. Unfortunately, the subsequent 7-2 massacre against Valladolid overshadowed all this. At this time,  Basically no one could have predicted that Real Madrid, which has seven superstars and has reached its peak number of superstars, has begun to decline

    The game where Valencia defeated Real Madrid.  Mourinho made a detailed study, and perhaps Benitez still lacked something in the overall layout.  But when it comes to commanding changes on the spot and arranging tactics for a certain opponent, Benitez is undoubtedly world-class!

    Valencia played very ugly in that game. Most of the time they concentrated at least eight players in the backcourt to defend. Benitez did not even send a real forward on the field!  But with this style of play, the defense led by Ayala made it difficult for the Real Madrid superstars to attack, and then through two beautiful counterattacks, Mista and Oliveira's shots solved everything.  Valencia won an ugly scene, but the result was a complete victory!

    From an appreciation point of view, this game is undoubtedly lackluster. Most of the time, fans can only see fouls again and again, and midfield battles again and again. Although it is intense, it is not exciting!  But in the eyes of coaches like Mourinho, this game is undoubtedly a close to a textbook classic.  A classic example of defense defeating offense!

    So Mourinho also adopted this tactic in this game. Every player on the field must participate in defense. After the forward loses the ball, he quickly counterattacks on the spot. Others immediately return to defense to compress the opponent's ball.  Space requires physical confrontation.  Use barbaric play to stifle the graceful moves of technical geniuses!

    This style of play is easy to criticize, but it is very effective!

    In the rough style of English football, Zidane and his team began to get lost. They had no choice when attacking. Although their skills were very good, they could not lead the ball in front of a defense with almost no gaps.  Go into the goal?  As for crosses from the wing, both Figo and Carlos are the best players from the wing, but their two forwards, Raul and Ronaldo, are not good at heading the ball. I hope they can pass the ball in front of Lucio and Woodgate.  It was too difficult for these two defenders, who were both about 1.88 meters tall, to hit the ball on their heads!

    Real Madrid fans were booing Newcastle players crazily from the beginning of the game.  Newcastle players were unmoved - a joke.  Who is not a professional player and would still be afraid of this little thing?  It is estimated that the only stadium that can scare European players is the Turkish Earth Stadium.  Mainly because personal safety is at risk.

    As for the Newcastle fans, they don't care about the boos. As Sir Hall said, the only thing Newcastle fans want now is the championship, no matter which championship, they don't care about the way you win.  As long as we can win, it doesn't matter even if we rely on the opponent's own goals to win 1-0

    &nbsp; But after all, Real Madrid has not gone downhill yet, and their two midfield superstars who are over 30 years old have not become unable to run after a season of fatigue. Although there are huge flaws in the defense, as long as they  As long as the seven superstars are healthy and have no physical problems, they will have the ability to defeat any team - of course, it may also require a little luck.

    Although Newcastle has turned their backfield into a thorny road that is difficult to walk, Real Madrid's superstars still used their skills, their abilities, and a little bit of luck to get through this thorny road.

    In the 38th minute, the four midfielders Zidane, Figo, Beckham and Cambiasso played a beautiful pass in the midfield. Zidane finally received the ball and his national team teammate Mark  Under Lailai's defense, he still beautifully distributed the ball to Roberto Carlos who came in from the left. Carlos used his speed to forcefully break through Kufuor's defense, and then swiped the ball hard near the baseline toward the goal!

    The ball flew quickly through the dense crowd, and no one of Newcastle's defenders dared to take a shot easily. After all, judging from the speed of the ball flying and being so close to the goal, as long as the ball is not in the right place, it might be an own goal.

    Woodgate still took a shot, and the ball hit the inside of his arch and bounced upwards. Lucio was about to head the ball to clear the ball. Ronaldo next to him suddenly stretched out his kick and poked the ball. The ball flew towards Given.  When Given was about to reach out to catch the ball, Raul flew out of the crowd and poked the ball into the goal!

    "goooooooooooooal - Raul - Gonzalez!" the Bernabeu commentator shouted fiercely. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time: "Prince Bernabeu showed his keen sense of smell in front of the goal at the critical moment.  ! Real Madrid takes the lead at home! Even though Newcastle used almost ten people to defend, they still couldn't stop the progress of the Galacticos!"

    Raul kissed his left ring finger, then ran on the lawn with his arms spread wide. Other teammates were also cheering heartily to celebrate this hard-won goal.

    Although the opponent scored a goal first, Newcastle players did not change their playing style and still engaged in physical combat with Real Madrid's elegant superstars that they least wanted to do. Although today's Newcastle no longer has so many Newcastle players  They are local players, but they have inherited the "Coal Man" style!

    Nobles and miners engage in hand-to-hand combat - is this a contest of the same level?

    After scoring a goal, Real Madrid players thought the game would be easier, but they found that even if they scored a goal, their offense was still so difficult, even twice as strict as before conceding the goal, or even ten times more rigorous.  Times!

    The fierce counterattacks of the two wingers made Real Madrid's wing attack a lot of fear. Under the strong pressure created by Nie Fei, Roberto Carlos had to reduce the number of assists. After all, Real Madrid did not have a dedicated left winger.  As an avant-garde, although Carlos can provoke offense and defense on one side, it does not mean that he can really be used as two people!

    In the second half, Newcastle took advantage of an assist from Carlos and equalized the score!

    Makelele immediately distributed the ball after stealing it. After receiving the ball, Nie Fei quickly passed through the midfield and handed the ball to Ibrahimovic in the middle before Cambiasso came up. Then Ibrahimovic immediately passed the ball back, a beautiful  After a two-on-one, Nie Fei dribbled the ball into the penalty area without any defense, then easily passed Pavin who was filling in, and immediately started to shoot hard!

    Casillas reacted quickly and pounced the ball, but Shearer immediately appeared in front of the ball, grabbing the ball in front of Helguera and heading the ball into the empty goal!

    One to one, Newcastle successfully equalized the score!

    And this score is also the final score of the game!

    Newcastle took away a point from the Bernabeu in the most practical way. They only had five shots in the whole game, and only two of them hit the goal frame, but they scored one goal!

    However, they also deserved this point. Although Real Madrid's ball possession rate reached 68% and the number of shots was as high as 11, they only hit the goal frame three times.  By achieving this level of offense, Mourinho's transformation of the defense has begun to take shape.

    ¡°We were lucky to get one point.¡±

    After the game, Pei Wei stood up in a good mood and shook hands with Florentino, saying insincere words.

    "Congratulations to Newcastle, they deserve this point." Florentino couldn't help laughing, but he could only praise his opponent against his will: "I'm looking forward to the game in half a month Then it will be our turn.  I'm a guest."

    Pei Wei laughed out loud.??.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 593 The Stage of Rise

    Ever since Ibrahimovic found the feeling of scoring goals, Newcastle's condition seems to be getting better and better. Of course, their most trustworthy person is still captain Shearer. After returning to Newcastle from Madrid, they have continued their recent good form.  In the tenth round of the league, they continued their winning streak and beat Portsmouth 3-0 at home. Janas opened the scoring for Newcastle. After receiving a pass from Ibrahimovic, he volleyed the ball near the penalty spot.  Into the goal, this is his second goal this season. The 20-year-old midfielder has firmly occupied a main position in the team through his own efforts. His running ability and hard-working  Mourinho praised him for his attitude towards the game.

    "Actually, there are many good young players in England" Pei Wei in the box clapped his hands hard and thought to himself: "Mourinho likes to use this kind of midfielder This  Little guy, as long as he can maintain his current form, he will be another Frank Lampard You must know that Lampard was just an ordinary midfield star in the English league before Mourinho took charge of Chelsea.  Who says Mourinho can't train him to become Lampard? He is five years younger than Lampard."

    Now Pei Wei has discovered another benefit of the prosperity of the Premier League. Although the England national team has not been able to show strength in the World Series that can match the status of the Premier League in world football, the reasons are very complicated.  It¡¯s not just the large influx of foreign players that leaves no room for local players in England to develop. In fact, just look at the young local players that have emerged in the Premier League since the 21st century.  It is not that the Premier League has made little contribution to the national team - Rooney, Carrick, Joe Cole, Barry, Ashley Cole, Parker, Defoe, Ledley King, Darren Bent, Lennon, Downing, Waugh  Kurt, Milner these are all young players who have emerged from the powerful foreign superstars. As long as they are properly trained, they have the potential to become first-class players or world superstars!  The foreign players are strong, the local veterans are in good condition, and rookies are constantly emerging. Except for a few super giants, other mid-range teams have sufficient financial resources and ambitions.  Being able to have world-class players sitting there - the current Premier League really has some of the style of Serie A's "Little World Cup" back then.

    "The Chinese league wants to reach the level of the Premier League. There is still a long way to go. Even without making any mistakes, it is impossible to complete the journey that the European football powers took hundreds of years to complete in a short period of time." Pei  Wei sighed and thought: "I really hope to see Chinese football become one of the world's top powers during my lifetime"

    But now Pei Wei is very satisfied. At least there is great hope for Chinese football now - before he was reincarnated, neither he nor other Chinese fans, even the most obsessed with Chinese football, could say that they had seen Chinese football.  hope.

    ?The other two goals scored for Newcastle were captain Shearer and Ibrahimovic.  In the 27th minute, Shearer scored the penalty kick created by Ibrahimovic. Then in the second half, Ibrahimovic, who had been looking for scoring opportunities, ushered in his own goal. After receiving a pass from Nie Feidi, he scored at the back post.  Beautifully put the ball into the goal.

    After winning this game, Newcastle received good news. Manchester United, which was missing its top striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and defensive core Ferdinand, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Fulham at home. Although Forlan equalized the score before the end of the first half,  But Malbranque and Clark each scored in the second half to hand United their second defeat of the season.  In a game played the next day, Arsenal was also held to an away draw by Charlton, which allowed Newcastle to tie Manchester United in points, ranking fourth just because of the goal difference, while ranking first.  And second-placed Arsenal and Chelsea are only one point and two points ahead of Newcastle!

    However, such a weak gap only lasted one round. In order to prepare for the fourth round of the Champions League group stage against Real Madrid at home on November 5, they will face Aston Villa at home in the eleventh round on November 1.  In the game of pulling.  Mourinho hid most of the main players. Just ten minutes into the game, Villa's veteran Dabrin took the lead through a corner kick. Before the end of the first half, Robert made up for Shearer's shot in front of the goal.  The goal equalized the score. Throughout the second half, Newcastle wasted a lot of opportunities. Shearer's penalty kick was also saved by Villa goalkeeper and his enemy, Denmark national team goalkeeper Sorensen.  In the end, Newcastle could only accept the result of a one-to-one draw.  In other competitions, the top three were victorious.  Mutu's shot shortly after the start of the second half helped Chelsea defeat Everton in the away game, while Arsenal scored four goals against Leeds in just fifty minutes on the road, and finally won a 4-1 victory.  Manchester United relied on Ronaldinho's first Premier League goal and goals from Forlan and Keane to beat Portsmouth 3-0 at home. The point gap between Newcastle and the top team was once again widened to four points.

    &nbsp; Although only one point was scored in this home game due to the use of a large number of substitutes in the midfield and backfield, Mourinho and Newcastle were already mentally prepared for this. For Newcastle, playing Real Madrid at home  The game is more important.

    Mourinho and Pei Wei have the same view on this point. For Newcastle, which is eager to establish its reputation in the European arena, playing against a team like Real Madrid is a good opportunity, just as the reason why Britain is now  The media and other teams regard Newcastle as a strong contender for the title, not just because of Newcastle's victories against mid-table teams such as Everton, Fulham and Middlesbrough;  The bravery, fighting spirit and excellent performance shown against Manchester United and Arsenal. Although Newcastle lost these two games, they did not lose as emotionlessly as before. This is why Newcastle is now regarded by the British media and  Reasons why Premier League teams value it!

    If a team wants to become a strong team in the league and have a certain status in the league, it is not enough to just win against the weak teams. It must also face the challenges of strong teams and rulers without fear.  Respect from others!  Anywhere you want to gain respect, you must show your absolute strength, and playing against a super strong team is the stage to show your strength!

    Domestically, the games against Manchester United and Arsenal are the stage for Newcastle to establish its own image as a strong team. In the European arena, if Newcastle wants to establish its own image as a strong team, there is no better choice than Real Madrid, a nine-time Champions League champion.  A suitable opponent!

    It is precisely because he saw this that Mourinho would rather risk losing points in the league to allow the main players to retain sufficient physical strength to face Real Madrid, and Pei Wei also sees this clearly!

    The question is, can they win?

    "We will definitely win!"

    Mourinho said categorically: "We have four advantages. First, the venue of the game is our home stadium, St. James Park! This has always been called 'the most difficult home stadium to conquer in the Premier League.'  The 50,000 loyal Newcastle fans are our biggest support! Secondly, we have an absolute advantage in terms of physical strength! Basically, our main players have rested for a week in this game. They are full of energy and in good condition  What about Real Madrid? Their superstars have basically played every game since the beginning of the season. Even if they don't have national team games this summer, they have a good rest, but they can't help this almost endless game.  Consumption! Third, I am confident that I am more suitable to be a head coach than Queiroz! That guy Queiroz is just an assistant coach. He has lost some of his ability as a head coach after working for Ferguson for a long time. He will not rotate.  Real Madrid's chairman and fans don't allow him to rotate, and he doesn't dare to let a superstar who doesn't perform well come off midway. He has no authority in the locker room at all, and he doesn't understand and dare not face such a rigid player!  As a head coach who made adjustments during the game, I have full confidence that we can win! More importantly, Real Madrid's superstars have basically won all the honors they can get, and they are far inferior to our opponents in terms of the quality of the game.  Boys who are extremely hungry for victory and glory! Can¡¯t we win in the game between young people and old people?¡±

    "Well said! Jose!" Pei Wei applauded: "Yes, Real Madrid is not as strong as imagined, and our Newcastle is not as weak as our seed rankings show In the next few years,  Newcastle will definitely be among the top teams, let this game be the stage for Newcastle to declare its rise!¡±

    "Guys! In the game half a month ago, we successfully took a point from the Bernabeu This may be a very satisfactory result to outsiders, but I am not satisfied! Because in my opinion  , we have every reason to win that game, because we are no worse than Real Madrid in terms of performance and strength! And this game will be your chance to make up for your mistakes half a month ago and get a win from Real Madrid!  The best chance to win, I believe you can do it, do you believe you can do it?¡±

    "Believe it!" the players shouted in unison. They believed that their abilities were as good as those of the world's top stars. The only thing lacking was that they did not have the halo of honors surrounding them!

    "Okay, now we set out and use our performance to prove to the world that although we have never won the Champions League, Real Madrid has won nine Champions League championships, but that is already in the past, and now, then  It belongs to us! The glory belongs to you! St. James Park is the stage for your rise!¡±

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 594: Accident?

    Compared with the game half a month ago, Real Madrid's lineup has not changed at all, including goalkeeper Given, defenders Salgado, Helguera, Pavin, Roberto Carlos, midfielders Cambiasso and Beckham.  , Zidane, Figo, forwards Raul and Ronaldo, it is not that Queiroz does not want to make substitutions, nor is it that Real Madrid does not have people on the bench who can replace the main force, such as Argentinian Solari and second captain Guti.  Quite outstanding, but unfortunately, Solari is a left midfielder, but there is no left midfielder in Real Madrid's lineup. Guti's competitor for the attacking midfielder position is Zidane, and others such as Raul Bu  Lavo's strength is a little worse, even Morientes had to be loaned out, let alone them.

    Under Real Madrid¡¯s suffocatingly luxurious main lineup, their substitute lineup is pitifully weak.

    In this regard, at least Newcastle is much better than Real Madrid, and it also gave Mourinho sufficient confidence to rotate. In this game, he made bold lineup adjustments. The lineup he arranged was a four-five-one lineup.  !

    Goalkeeper Given, the four defenders are Trabelsi, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard. Midfielder Nie Fei returns to his familiar midfielder position, and behind him are Makelele and Bernard.  Janus and Robert, who has performed well recently on the left, were unexpectedly placed on the bench. They were replaced by the younger and faster Jordan Stewart. Dyer was sent on the right, and Ibrahimovic served as a solo player.  Forward and captain Shearer also sat on the bench!

    This main lineup undoubtedly surprised everyone. If Robert was placed on the bench, it was because he had played the main lineup for four consecutive games.  If you need a rest, then Shearer, who has scored ten goals since the beginning of the season and is definitely the main force as long as he is not injured, sitting on the bench is the biggest mistake!

    But what surprised the reporters and fans at the scene was that Shearer, who was sitting on the bench, was talking and laughing with the other substitutes without showing any dissatisfaction!

    Mourinho sat on the coaching bench with his arms folded.  Quiros remained calm while Queiroz glanced at Mourinho in surprise.  Then he hesitantly sat on the visiting team's coaching bench.

    After the game started, Real Madrid, who kicked off the ball first, still based in the midfield and launched a short pass and coordinated attack. This is also their best offensive method. With Zidane and Figo, two of the most skilled midfielders of this era,  After the Master, no team will not use this offensive method!

    But like the last game, Newcastle turned their own half into a big quagmire, with almost everyone involved in defense.  Running and stealing make it difficult for Real Madrid's superstars to move forward no matter how skilled they are!

    "What does this mean? We didn't score first in the last game!" Queiroz thought secretly in his heart.

    It¡¯s just that he ignored one thing. In the last game, due to Hiller¡¯s slow speed, Newcastle failed to counterattack quickly most of the time. But this game is different!

    Stewart¡¯s speed is quite fast.  Perhaps he is not as good as the experienced Robert in handling the ball and offensive organization, but in quick counterattacks and breakthroughs, the younger and more physically capable Stewart has a greater advantage, coupled with Dyer on the right and Nie in the center.  Flying, the speed of three attacking players in Newcastle's midfield to 100 meters was close to eleven seconds.  This is quite scary data!

    Although Ibrahimovic is not known for his speed, his short-distance sprint speed is definitely not slow!

    The fifth minute.

    Makelele snatched the ball from Figo's feet with an action that was almost a foul. The ball rolled out and landed at Nie Fei's feet. Nie Fei stopped the ball for a moment and saw the right side of the ball from the corner of his eye.  Dyer was cutting in at high speed and immediately passed the ball diagonally!

    The moment he passed the ball, Dyer came in from behind the center circle and was definitely not offside!

    Carlos quickly chased after him. He was absolutely not afraid of anyone at his speed.  But Dyer's speed was also approaching eleven seconds.  After taking advantage of starting first, not even Carlos can catch up with him easily!

    If you look down from a high altitude.  Then it can be clearly seen that after Nie Fei passed the ball, in addition to Dyer on the right, Stewart on the left and Ibrahimovic in the center have quickly rushed into Real Madrid's half, and behind Ibrahimovic,  Janus also rushed forward!

    Dyer caught up with Nie Fei's pass at high speed. At this time, Pavin rushed up from the side to defend him, and Carlos was also chasing closely behind him. Dyer did not continue to dribble the ball, but kicked it directly.  Send the ball to the center!

    Ibrahimovic, who rushed up from behind, received the ball - the place where he received the ball was already in the penalty area. Facing Salgado, who rushed up in a hurry, Ibrahimovic calmly directed the ball towards the center.With a dunk, Lu just passed Salgado who was tackled on the ground, and then he immediately shot with his right foot before Helguera rushed up!

    Casillas has fallen to the ground!  But the ball flew over his head!

    The ball that passed over Casillas' head began to fall downwards. Under the desperate eyes of the Real Madrid players, it flew into the goal without hesitation!

    "Goooooooooooal - Zlatan Ibrahimovic!" Williams roared loudly: "A beautiful counterattack! A quick counterattack after the midfield steal! Pass the ball with two feet and kill with one hit!  From Nie Fei passing the ball in the middle to Ibrahimovic sending the ball into the goal, the whole process only takes fifteen seconds! Speed, absolute speed! Although there is no gorgeous passing skill, there is something in this simple counterattack.  Infinite beauty! Let¡¯s take a look at the shot from above! One kick, two kicks, it¡¯s that simple!¡±

    Ibrahimovic got up from the ground, opened his arms and ran freely on the court. The nearly 50,000 Newcastle fans in the stands gave all the praise they could think of to the Swede - Ibrahimovic's action  But those who learned from Ronaldo must know that although Ronaldo is only five years older than him, he is his idol, and the team he is facing now is Ronaldo's team!

    Think about it, how enjoyable it is to be able to score in front of your idol¡¯s team and then celebrate your goal with your idol¡¯s favorite celebration method!  Especially for a person like Ibrahimovic who has never doubted his own strength!

    In just five minutes after the opening, the opponent quickly counterattacked and scored a goal. Although this is a rare thing, it is not unacceptable to the Real Madrid players. After all, after Hierro left, Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ transferred.  After the meeting, Real Madrid's defense was indeed much weaker, and it was inevitable to be scored by the opponent. Therefore, after the restart, Real Madrid's players did not take it seriously and continued to attack.

    Queiroz's expression was solemn, but this did not mean that he was getting anxious. Although Newcastle's 4-5 formation was beyond his expectation, even though the opponent scored a beautiful quick counterattack in five minutes But Queiroz  Ross still thinks it was just an accident!

    ?Accident?

    Mourinho sneered in his heart. Although even he did not expect to score a goal in the first five minutes, he knew that this goal was not an accident at all!

    Based on the midfield, all players run relentlessly to compress the opponent's offensive space. Yin* the opponent exposes large gaps and open spaces in the backcourt, removing Shearer and Robert, the two main players who may affect the speed of counterattack, from the main lineup.  Take it down and use the younger, better running, faster Dyer and Stewart - what does he want?  Isn¡¯t it just the speed and quality in counterattack?

    Real Madrid's defense is not bad at frontal defense. After all, Helguera and Salgado are also famous La Liga players who have been Real Madrid's main force for four or five years. Coupled with Casillas, who reacts extremely quickly, they can face the opponent with dignity.  Real Madrid are not afraid of attacking, but they are afraid of quick counterattacks - neither Herguera nor Salgado are very fast, and Pavin is even slower to turn around. As long as Carlos assists in the frontcourt, then Real Madrid's defense will  There isn't even a player with speed in the game - and Carlos has made a lot of assists in the frontcourt. As long as he can seize two opportunities, are he still worried about not being able to score?

    The first goal was a complete implementation of Mourinho's tactical core - fast, agile, and one-hit kill!

    "Let's attack slowly." Looking at the Real Madrid superstars taking the ball to attack on the court, Mourinho sneered in his heart: "You can try your best to use short passes and passing people in our half to organize slowly.  It doesn't matter if you start the attack, even if you pass dozens of balls in a row, but we will definitely make every pass of yours very difficult! And your defense will continue to fight against us in waves of counterattacks!  Get hit! God bless you, I hope you don¡¯t encounter a big rout!¡±

    On the field, Zidane used a beautiful Marseille spin to escape the close defense of his national team teammate Makelele, and then immediately passed the ball to Figo's feet. Figo's continuous changes of direction shook Bernard.  De could only twist back and forth with him, and soon Figo passed him. Just when Figo was about to continue moving forward on the wing, Stewart had already ran back and stopped in front of him. Faced with the flanking attack of the two, Figo  Goya had no choice but to pass the ball back to Helguera, who came forward with an assist. Helguera passed the ball across to Beckham. Beckham took the ball with his right foot from the backcourt and hoisted the ball into Newcastle's penalty area.  Inside, but Lucio immediately jumped up high and headed the ball out in front of Ronaldo.

    "Damn, why are their defenses so tight" Helpless thoughts appeared in the hearts of the superstars.sleep.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 595 The first half determines the winner

    As the superstars of the "Galactic Battleships" who have created a new dynasty in the past three years, it is not that they have never encountered teams with tight defenses, but those teams are generally just ordinary mid-to-lower players.  It's just a team. With their ability, even if they face the opponent's iron barrel formation, there is nothing they can do. With their technology and offensive ability, although it is a little troublesome, it is not that difficult to score a few goals.  It's a matter of fact, and it's hard for those wealthy clubs similar to Real Madrid to be shameless enough to defend with such a compact iron barrel formation, but today

    The opponents they face are also national players from various countries. For example, Lucio is Ronaldo's teammate in the Brazilian national team, Makelele is also a teammate of Zidane in the French national team, and the others are basically stars who are about to reach superstar level.  Even if there is a gap in strength between them, the gap is extremely small. And now, these stars who are not inferior to them in terms of worth and strength are entangled with them with this kind of iron barrel formation that completely ignores their status.  !

    What¡¯s even more terrible is that this is Newcastle¡¯s home stadium, St James¡¯ Park!  Even if the Newcastle players make a bigger move, the referee will not be too demanding. This is the home field advantage!

    Under such tenacious defense, it is increasingly difficult for Real Madrid's superstars to attack. Yes, they are superstars and have better abilities than ordinary professional players, but they are still human beings and are not gods of football.  , nor is it the protagonist in -< Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work > - who can defeat a team of monsters by himself, you know.  In modern football, the gap between individual players is no longer as big as it was in the 1950s and 1960s. Even the best superstars need space to display their abilities.

    Short pass penetration?  Sorry, that requires space, a cross after a breakthrough from the wing?  That's not bad, but Real Madrid not only doesn't have a center forward who is good at heading the ball.  Not even on the bench, Morientes has been sent to Monaco.  Draw back to induce the opponent's defense to move forward?  They have done it, but Newcastle has put on a rogue attitude of "a manly man, if you can't say it, don't say it", long shot?  This is a good idea. No matter what Newcastle does, it is impossible for the Real Madrid players to have no time to even take long-range shots. But even the best long-range player in the world cannot score every long-range shot, let alone  Every foot.  A player who can score a world-beating shot from any long-range shot can be regarded as the best long-range shot player in the world!

    Space, space, Real Madrid needs space, but Newcastle did not give them any space. They had very little time on the ball and were passively beaten most of the time, but they compressed the space in their half to the extreme.  On the contrary, in Real Madrid's half, there is a large area of ??space for Newcastle's frontcourt players to gallop.

    In the 17th minute, Newcastle organized another fast break after stealing the ball. This time Real Madrid's defense was timely. Beckham blocked Nie Fei's breakthrough in the midfield, and then Real Madrid's players quickly returned to defense.  A heavy defensive formation was set up in front of the goal.

    Seeing that Real Madrid¡¯s players had returned to defense, Nie Fei gave up the idea of ??playing the ball quickly and began to control the ball freely in the midfield. Newcastle controlled the ball and passed it back and forth in Real Madrid¡¯s half.

    The ball hit Stewart on the left. The young England winger did not make any brilliant fake move. Instead, he poked the ball behind Salgado, and then immediately rushed forward with his speed!

    Stewart successfully passed Salgado, and then passed the ball into the penalty area in front of the opponent. Ibrahimovic jumped high in the middle.  Beat Pavon with a header!

    Casillas made a wonderful save.  He lifted the ball over the crossbar with one palm!

    "Saint Casillas is indeed the most trustworthy person in Real Madrid's defense. It's a pity. How many times can you save Real Madrid by yourself?" Mourinho smiled slightly.

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, and it was Ibrahimovic who attracted the defense of Real Madrid's two central defenders at the front point and then headed the ball to the penalty spot. Dyer did not stop the ball and directly volleyed sideways!

    "Oh! Dyer hit the ball high! What a pity. If this goal could have been scored, it would have been extremely exciting!" Williams shouted regretfully. Indeed, Newcastle's series of attacks just now were very beautiful.  , two consecutive shots almost scored. Unfortunately, Casillas' miraculous performance saved them in the first time, and in the second time, Dyer was eager to shoot. If he could control the shot again, he would score.  The odds of the ball will be much greater.

    Mourinho, who had been watching the game nervously, was about to open his arms and cheer, but then he quickly put his hands down, waved them downward vigorously, and turned around with a regretful look on his face.  He was still mumbling and seemed very dissatisfied.?look.

    Queiroz gritted his teeth. Real Madrid had an absolute advantage in possession, but failed to create any good shooting opportunities at all. Although Newcastle's offense was less, it became more threatening every time. How can they still fight like this?

    "Don't be anxious They can't defend at this level for too long. Such large-scale running is a great drain on their physical fitness. As long as they can persist through the first half, they can continue to provide support to their defenders."  If we put pressure on them, they will definitely not have the physical strength to maintain this level of defense in the second half. We will have the advantage then! Don¡¯t panic, they won¡¯t last long.¡±

    It has to be said that although he has been working as an assistant coach for Ferguson, Queiroz still retains some vision as a coach, although his role at Real Madrid is to arrange training and then send superstars to play such a "head coach"  " role, but his vision still exists, otherwise Ferguson would not have let him serve as an assistant coach by his side for such a long time, and Florentino would not have let a completely incompetent person serve as the head coach of the Galacticos.  coach!

    Indeed, no team can defend for too long with this level of defense. After all, each of their players has to run much farther than usual, so that Real Madrid's superstars can't find any way to attack.  route, but players are not robots after all, how can they maintain such huge physical exertion forever?

    ¡°Let you be arrogant now, wait until the second half, it¡¯s time for us to fight back!  In such a game, the physical exertion of Newcastle players is much higher than ours!

    Therefore, although Newcastle's counterattack was extremely sharp, Queiroz did not make any move to ask Real Madrid players not to press too hard. The first is that he believed that Real Madrid should be able to score goals with its offensive strength. The second is that only in this way  Under the huge pressure, the physical energy of the Newcastle players will continue to be lost while running - if the pressure is reduced, the physical energy of the Newcastle players will not be consumed too much, and then there will only be a stalemate in the second half.  The situation is very unfavorable for Real Madrid, which is already one goal behind.

    And if Queiroz thinks about it, any team will definitely pay more attention to defense after gaining a lead against Real Madrid!

    But what Queiroz didn¡¯t know was that Mourinho had no intention of using this tactic throughout the game. What he wanted was to decide the outcome in the first half and gain a huge lead in the first half!

    The decision to decide the outcome in the first half was very arrogant, even a very irrational decision, especially when the opponent was Real Madrid, which has dominated almost all of Europe in the past few years and is recognized as the best football club in the 20th century!

    If this sentence were spread before the game, I'm afraid how many people would laugh out loud, and Mourinho's arrogant reputation would immediately spread throughout Europe - however, Mourinho is very arrogant, but  He made this decision, but it cannot be explained by arrogance alone.

    He does have a lot of confidence. In addition to the four advantages he mentioned to Pei Wei before the game, there is also a very important point, that is, the tactic adopted by Newcastle is an all-or-nothing tactic!

    It¡¯s just that other teams¡¯ all-or-nothing tactics usually appear in the second half. The so-called desperate tactics don¡¯t come at the most critical moment, so how can anyone use desperate tactics?

    But Mourinho put the decisive time in the first half, because at the beginning of the game, Newcastle players were able to maximize their physical advantages, that is to say, in the first half  They released their energy without reservation. If they couldn't solve the opponent in the first half, they couldn't solve it in another 45 minutes.

    If enough advantage can be established in the first half, then just use ordinary tactics to fight against the opponent in the second half. After all, no matter how good Newcastle's players are in physical fitness, they cannot run like this throughout the game - except for 02  Who among the Koreans in the 2018 World Cup could make almost all the players sprint through the entire game?

    And the so-called "huge advantage" is not just the lead now!  So when Newcastle scored the first goal, Mourinho did not celebrate too excitedly, but after Dyer missed that good opportunity, Mourinho showed great regret!

    "Damn it, don't you know we don't have much time?" Mourinho thought silently.

    One side is leading, the other is lagging behind, but the expressions of the head coaches of both sides are surprisingly similar. They are both biting their lips unconsciously, and the camera faithfully recorded this scene.

 Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 596: Quick Attack

    Chapter 596: Quick Attack

    Zidane held the ball in the midfield, and Makelele immediately came up to him. Looking at his teammates in the national team, Zidane felt helpless in his heart - don't you know how to save your energy?  You pounce on me as soon as I get the ball. Isn't it too disrespectful to yourself, the captain of the national team?

    Complaints are complaints, but Zidane also knows that no matter how close teammates are in the national team, they are still enemies at the club level. This is professional football. Zidane knows that if it were him, he would be Marcole  If Lai, he would still go all out to stare at himself.

    With a beautiful sway, Zidane avoided Makelele's attack, but Makelele immediately retracted his foot and blocked Zidane's breakthrough route.

    Zidane had no choice but to take the ball back, then lift his foot and pass the ball to Carlos who came in from the left.

    Just when Carlos was about to catch the ball, Trabelsi suddenly rushed up from the side, stretched out his foot, and intercepted the ball before Carlos could catch the ball!

    Carlos turned around and was about to steal the ball from Trabelsi's feet, but Trabelsi seemed to have been prepared. While stealing the ball, he immediately raised his foot and sent the ball forward!

    Dyer caught the ball and immediately moved the ball into Real Madrid's half. Then he accelerated and stepped over Cambiasso who was tackled on the ground. He quickly caught up with the ball and then made a sideways move.  Break forward from the center!

    Just when Beckham chased back and Pavin came up in front, Dyer suddenly passed the ball again, passing the ball diagonally from the center to the right, just in time to make a cross-change with Ibrahimovic.  Underfoot!

    After receiving the ball, Ibrahimovic dribbled the ball forward along the wing, and behind him, Nie Fei, Jenas and Stewart poured into Real Madrid's half almost in a straight line!

    It¡¯s another fast break!

    Ibrahimovic moves forward after receiving the ball, although his absolute speed is not fast.  However, his ball-handling skills made his dribbling speed not much slower than his sprinting speed. Despite Helguera's entanglement, he still successfully brought the ball to the edge of the penalty area, and then tackled the ball when Helguera fell to the ground.  Immediately a beautiful horizontal buckle dodged Elgra's stretched out leg!

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    Casillas accurately judged the path of Ibrahimovic's shot, but just as he fell down, Pavin appeared in the flight path of the ball.  He didn't even have time to react and almost watched the ball hit the outside of his calf, then changed his line and continued flying towards the door

    What does a goalkeeper with quick reactions fear?  What I'm afraid of is not the sudden line change caused by the defensive player touching the ball!  Because goalkeepers with excellent reactions like them usually judge the route of the shot immediately after the opponent shoots and make a save in advance. However, if the ball is touched by a local defensive player

    Fortunately, the force of Pavin's touch was not small. Although the ball did not deviate from the goal, its forward speed was much slower. It almost flew towards the goal in a swaying way. Casillas put his right hand on the ground.  He barely stabilized his body that was falling down, and then barely blocked the ball with his left hand. After touching the ball, Casillas tried his best to push the ball out!

    It is a pity that his strength has been almost completely exhausted in the actions just now.  This block failed to keep the ball away, and it bounced about three or four meters in front of Casillas at this moment.  Nie Fei, who had quickly inserted into the penalty area, shook off Beckham's pursuit and appeared in front of the ball. He raised his right foot while running and pushed forward with the inside of his foot towards the front of the ball

    It didn¡¯t use too much force, but it was enough to make the ball fly into the empty goal!

    "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL - Nie - Fei!" Williams' roar resounded over St. James' Park again, stimulating the Newcastle fans to burst into loud cheers: "Two to zero! Newcastle expanded.  The score was up! Ibrahimovic's shot and Nie Fei's follow-up shot! Of course, we have to thank Pavin for that block. Nie Fei wouldn't have been able to score easily.  Putting the ball into the goal.¡±

    Mourinho shook his fist fiercely, and the stone in his heart fell. If the score expanded to two goals, Newcastle would have more confidence to contend with Real Madrid in the second half!

    In the 31st minute, Newcastle extended their lead to 2-0!

    Queiroz¡¯s face is really livid this time.Come on - being one goal behind and two goals behind are not the same thing!

    At this rate, even if the physical fitness of Newcastle players has begun to decline in the second half, the psychological advantage brought to them by the two-goal lead is enough to sustain them until the end of the game!

    By then, even one point will be brought back from St. James¡¯ Park.  It¡¯s all a wonderful result!

    Real Madrid players are also starting to get anxious.  They don't want to lose to Newcastle!  This is not only a matter of face, but also a matter of actual interests!  The situation with this group is clear now.  Although Marseille and Porto also have certain strengths, it is difficult to compete with Real Madrid and Newcastle. In other words, the first place in the group will definitely be between these two teams. For Real Madrid, they certainly do not want to fall.  The reason for the second position is very simple. The second place among the eight groups will face the opponent in the quarter-finals against the first place in another group!  Basically, what is certain is that even if the number one in the group is not the number one seed, it is definitely the strongest team among the strong teams and the richest among the rich!  No one is willing to meet a stronger opponent in advance, not even Real Madrid!

    After ranking first in the group, the opponent will be the relatively weaker second place in the group. Although there is a high chance that the second place in the group will be a traditional giant, the probability is much smaller after all!

    So before Queiroz gave instructions, Real Madrid launched a more violent attack than before!

    This certainly proves that Real Madrid players have a very keen ability to judge the situation on the field, but it also shows that within Real Madrid.  Queiroz, the head coach, really has no authority!

    But it¡¯s no wonder that after Florentino fired the disobedient Del Bosque, he chose Queiroz, who was not well-known and had no prominent coaching experience and had only served as Ferguson¡¯s assistant coach, as the head coach of the Galacticos.  Coach, it's because this guy is obedient and can give superstars more opportunities to play!

    In a team, the authority of the head coach is even less than that of the players. It is no wonder that Real Madrid will start to deteriorate this season

    have to say.  When these superstars of Real Madrid start to get really anxious and start the game without fear of injury or tough confrontation with the opponent, their abilities are still quite outstanding!

    After just five minutes, Real Madrid created two pretty good opportunities. One of them was Ronaldo, after picking up Lucio, before Given could attack and lobbed the far corner shot slightly over the crossbar. The other time was Figo.  He hit a very high-quality long shot outside the penalty area, but Ji Wen barely saved it!

    ??Follow this trend.  Before the end of the first half, Real Madrid was likely to recover a point, but at this time, Newcastle's counterattack once again achieved brilliant results!

    Cambiasso stepped in to assist and fell to the ground under the entanglement of Janas.  The ball rolled towards Newcastle's half, but the referee did not blow the whistle. At this moment, Lucio, who ran out of the penalty area, met the ball and passed the ball.  Pass the ball to Ibrahimovic near the center circle!

    When Ibrahimovic got the ball, Real Madrid only had three defenders in the half: Salgado, Helguera and Pavin!  At this time, Nie Fei in the middle and Stewart on the left had already subconsciously rushed forward!

    Pavin immediately stopped in front of Ibrahimovic, but Ibrahimovic did not move forward with the ball. Instead, he lifted the heel of his right foot and passed the ball to Nie Fei near the center circle!

    Nie Fei was facing the ball rolling toward him, and his sharp eyes saw Stewart cutting into the center at high speed, and he immediately raised his foot.  Passed a ground through ball!

    The ball flew in front of Stewart, rolling forward just between Salgado and Helguera!

    Stewart didn¡¯t have any distracting thoughts in his mind at this time. In his eyes, he could only see the ball rolling in front of him and the large open space!

    Stewart raised his speed to the highest level. This is the type of offense he is best at. He does not need to think too much. He just needs to get the ball before the two defenders and the goalkeeper attack. It is a one-man attack.  !

    Stewart rushed between Helgra and Salgado like the wind.  Although the two Real Madrid defenders were running back desperately.  But obviously, in terms of absolute speed.  Stewart has the absolute upper hand!

    Before Salgado and Helguera formed a double attack, Stewart had already rushed past the two of them, and he caught up with the ball near the penalty area line!

    I have to say that Nie Fei¡¯s pass was so wonderful, it just passed the ball to the gap between Real Madrid¡¯s defense and the goalkeeper!

    Stewart, who caught up with the ball, looked up and observed Casillas, and then he found CasillasHe had already rushed out of the small penalty area and saw that the young Real Madrid goalkeeper was still some distance away from him. The young England winger had no time to adjust and immediately launched a very fast ground ball with his right foot and shot the ball towards the goal.  Bottom right corner!

    Casillas had no time to make a save. He sat down suddenly and stretched his legs desperately in an attempt to block the shot!

    It is a pity that Casillas is only 1.85 meters tall, and his legs are shorter than those big goalkeepers who are often 1.9 meters tall. The ball flew past his toes playfully, and then  He quickly stuck to the ground and rolled into the goal on the inside of the right goal post!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 597: The Contest of Emerging Powers

    Three fast breaks, three goals!

    In this game, Mourinho perfectly combined the defensive counterattack that Italians are best at with the winger insertion in English football, which directly resulted in such a brilliant record!

    All three goals were achieved by the quick intervention of two wingers in a quick counterattack. One was a cross pass from Dyer after a quick breakthrough from the wing, which helped Ibrahimovic get the chance to directly face Casillas. The second  The first was Ibrahimovic's shot from behind, and Nie Fei, who followed up from the back row, scored in front of the goal. The third was after Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei's perfect cooperation, Nie Fei used an accurate pass to help Stewart win.  A single sword!

    After scoring this goal, Stewart couldn't believe his eyes. You know, since he made his debut at Leicester at the age of sixteen, he has played no more than ten times in every season except last season.  , even last season, he only scored four goals in thirty-seven games. Before this game, he only played once in the league and came on as a substitute three times without scoring a single goal.  He was already excited to get a position in today's game, but he was actually able to score such a beautiful goal against the Galacticos Real Madrid!

    "Haha, today our Jordan Stewart is simply worthy of the nickname 'Flying Man' of another great Jordan! Look at his speed, two Real Madrid defenders couldn't stop his shot! I have to say, Mu  Coach Rinho's use of troops was really wonderful. He replaced Shearer's center position with Ibrahimovic and let Nie Fei return to the center. He sent Stewart and Dyer as substitutes. As a result, Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei and Stewart each scored.  With one goal, Dyer completed an assist and an instigation! In just the first half, this game is enough to be a classic example that will be replayed in the future!" Williams said with emotion.

    Indeed, although the final result of this game was not a big victory - in the second half, Real Madrid tied the score to 2 to 3 through Zidane's penalty kick and Raul's long shot from outside the penalty area. Newcastle players' tenacious defense made this  The scoreline stood until the end - but there was no doubt that this was the game where Newcastle established themselves as one of Europe's top teams.  And through this game, Mourinho, a young coach who just turned 40 this year, began to determine his status among European coaches!

    After winning this game.  Newcastle, with eight points, has surpassed Real Madrid, who has seven points, to become first in this group. Marseille, after getting four points from Porto, is also ranked third with five points and still has a chance to qualify from this group.

    "If Real Madrid hadn't recovered two goals in the second half, this game would have been a 100% perfect game!" Newcastle's local "Echo" commented on the game after the game: "But this is enough.  , after all, there are not many teams that can beat Real Madrid in the past few years, not to mention that Newcastle almost solved the battle in the first half. Mourinho did a good job when he first took charge of Newcastle.  Everyone doubted him, except for Newcastle's chairman Pei Wei Now Mourinho's efforts and Pei Wei's trust have achieved results. Newcastle's excellent performance this season has proved the potential of this team, despite the current league requirements.  It will be much more intense than in 1996, but we can still hope that we will be in a better position at the end of the league, and we also hope that coach Mourinho and the players can bring us a championship trophy."

    "Haha, are Newcastle fans and media so cute? I thought that after we defeated Real Madrid, they would be so confident that we must win the Triple Crown this season." After reading this report, Pei Wei smiled and said  The newspaper was placed on the dining table.  It has become Pei Wei's habit to read the local Newcastle newspaper every morning after getting up, especially the day after the game.  This does not mean that Pei Wei cares about their remarks, but the information revealed in these local newspapers can fully reveal the current attitude of local Newcastle fans towards the club and his Chinese owner.

    "Maybe it's because they were disappointed too much." Su Mei sighed: "I read some information about Newcastle recently They are really miserable. They have been established for more than 120 years, but they have only obtained four  A top league championship, six FA Cup championships and a UEFA Cup championship It takes more than ten years on average to win a decent championship, and the last championship even dates back to 1969. If they are a mediocre team.  That's it, but they have always been a decisive force in the English league! I think even the fans of Nottingham Forest are happier than them. Although the Forest team is now in the League One, after all, they were much more glorious in the past.  ¡±

    "Yeah, I'm a little confused too." Pei Wei wiped his mouth: "Logically speaking, Newcastle has all the conditions for success. It requires money. Many of their fans?A rich man, otherwise Shepard wouldn't have been such a spendthrift in the past few years and wanted people.  Start with Shearer.  They have been recruiting a lot of stars in the transfer market.  To support and support, Newcastle fans are so - < Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work > - has arrived.  But this is such a team.  It's amazing that they haven't won a championship in more than 40 years. There is probably only one such unlucky team in the world. At least Nottingham Forest's decline is because they have no money.  "

    "Even the most famous unlucky guy, Inter Milan, is not as unlucky as them." Su Mei said with a smile: "Before the 1990s, Inter Milan was the only team to win the league championship in every era.  Well, even Juventus, which has won the most Serie A titles, failed to win the league title in the 1940s, and even in the 1990s, they won the UEFA Cup three times.¡±

    "Don't 'them', I am the owner of this team now." Pei Wei said a little dissatisfied: "It should be called 'we' now But after I took over, Newcastle became  We will never be unlucky again, Newcastle¡¯s championship-less history is about to be broken from the beginning of this season!¡±

    "So confident?" Su Mei asked with a smile.

    "Of course, there are players in the world who are born for championships, and there are coaches who are born for championships. I am the boss who is born for championships!" Pei Wei said boldly.

    The twelfth round after the Champions League ends. For Premier League fans, especially overseas Premier League fans, this round of the league is definitely not to be missed.

    In this round of the league, there are three confrontations that are worthy of attention. The first is the London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham at home, and then the "Red Devils and Reds Battle" when Manchester United challenges Liverpool away. These two games are both worthy of the Premier League tradition.  game, and the other one is a confrontation between emerging forces - Chelsea vs. Newcastle at home!

    If it were any other year, this league would have no special significance. Chelsea¡¯s game against Newcastle was neither the traditional ¡°red and blue battle¡± in the history of the English league (in the UK, the colors of these two jerseys represent two  Different classes, red represents the nobility and blue represents the common people. The reason why Manchester City is more popular than Manchester United in Manchester is because Manchester City with the sky blue home jersey represents most of the middle and lower class fans, and in any city,  Nobles are always in the minority, and the competition between these two jersey teams is the most heated. In most derbies, the jerseys of both sides are also one red and one blue, such as Manchester United versus Manchester City, such as Arsenal versus Chelsea.  For example, Liverpool vs. Everton), it is not a derby in the same city. There is no grudge between these two teams in history, and naturally there is nothing worthy of interest to the media and neutral fans.

    However, with the two rich men from "socialist countries" (Russia is at least a former socialist country) taking over these two teams, this originally ordinary league has also become somewhat unclear.  At least Pei Wei knew that Abramovich was not convinced that he had announced his entry into the Premier League before him. After all, the gap between second and first place was there, and it was said, just that, that Abramovich had already killed Ranieri.  Order, this game must be won!

    Pei Wei believes that he has no conflict with Abramovich. Abramovich made his fortune through oil and political participation, while he really made his fortune through venture capital. The two of them had no contact at all in business. After entering the Premier League at the same time, the two sides were in the process of transferring.  There is no competition for players in the market, but as foreigners in the Premier League, it is impossible for the two of them to have any friendship, let alone the two of them coming from a "socialist country".

    "Why do you think Abramovich is hostile to me? I didn't do anything. I just announced my entry into the Premier League before him Who wants him to delay announcing it when the acquisition is almost completed?" Pei  Wei sighed at Su Mei: "Look, I didn't embarrass him in the transfer market. I invested millions less than him. This can be regarded as giving him face."

    "There is a big gap between first and second place." Su Mei smiled: "No wonder he is unhappy with you. You have obviously stolen his limelight. According to my observation, this guy cares a lot.  This one.¡±

    "He will give orders to the head coach, but I will not Haha, I said, I am a chairman who understands football very well and will not interfere with the tradition of English football - the coach has great power!" Pei Wei  He also laughed: "So, I dare say that Abramovich can't compare to me in running the club. Even if he has Kenyon to help him, because that guy is just a businessman, and he doesn't understand the hearts of the fans However,  I am also confident that we will not lose in this game! We have already lost at Old Trafford and Highbury. How can we still lose in Stan?On Fuqiao?  No, this is impossible!  Stamford Bridge is hard to conquer without the Bernabeu!  "

 Volume 10 2003 Europe Volume 10 2003 Chapter 598 A match worth 200 million pounds

    Since the beginning of this season, "Tinker" Ranieri has done a good job at Chelsea. Although they lost to Arsenal 1-2 at Highbury in the ninth round, they had eight wins and two draws in the remaining games.  Undefeated, which also includes overturning the "Red Army" Liverpool in an away game, now ranked second in the standings, only one point behind Arsenal and one point ahead of Manchester United.

    In the last Champions League match, they beat Serie A powerhouse Lazio 4-0 in an away game. The goals of Crespo, Gudjohnsen, Duff and Lampard made Lazio lose face and threatened the big team.  After winning, this game is at home. Chelsea hopes to defeat Newcastle and continue to maintain pressure on the top team Arsenal!

    An hour before the start of the game, Pei Wei appeared in a luxury box at Stamford Bridge. It is the practice of the Premier League that the chairman of the home team invites the chairman of the visiting team to watch the game in the best box, and Abramovich also  He was very interested in Pei Wei, a Chinese who had entered the Premier League before him, so he naturally strongly invited him, and Pei Wei had no reason to refuse.

    Seeing Pei Wei and Su Mei appear in the box, Abramovich, with two bodyguards behind him, immediately came up to him and stretched out his hand with a smile on his face: "Hello, Pei, I am Roman Abramovich.  "

    "I'm Pei Wei." Pei Wei also smiled and held Abramovich's hand, and then looked at this face that can often be seen on TV in later generations. To be honest, if Abramovich hadn't bought Chelsea in later generations,  Pei Wei wouldn't recognize his face, at least as an ordinary fan at that time.  I don't have much interest in financial oligarchs.

    "Is this your wife? Pei, I envy you very much for having such a beautiful wife." Abu let go of his hand, turned around and stretched out his hand to Su Mei.

    Su Mei also smiled and shook hands with him: "Nice to meet you."

    Abramovich seemed very talkative. After the guests and the host sat down, he kept talking about the good relations between Russia and China and the prospects after entering the Premier League at the same time as Pei Wei.  He even invited Pei Wei and his wife to go on a cruise on his yacht after the season - "I am a person who likes friends, Pei. I admire the courage and courage you have shown in the acquisition of Hong Kong and Google."  Style." These were his exact words.

    "The Chinese have always been a nation that likes to make friends. Roman, in the pre-season transfer market, we did not have any conflicts I am very happy to see you poached Duff and Veron from Manchester United.  "Pei Wei shrugged: "I think we should be friends right?"

    Abu was stunned for a moment, and then laughed¡ªat least on the surface, he was a generous man.

    "Let's enjoy the game." Pei Wei pointed to the players from both sides who had started to walk onto the field: "This is a game worth 200 million pounds No, it's even more than that. That's how football is now, rich clubs,  It¡¯s all built up with money.¡±

    In this game, Ranieri retained the main lineup from the last victory over Lazio, goalkeeper Cudicini, right back Johnson, left back Bridge, center back was partnered by Gallas and Terry, and midfielder Petty  Te, Veron, Lampard and Duff.  The forward is the partnership of Crespo and Mutu.

    Newcastle, on the other hand, seemed to be a little short of personnel. Dyer and Shearer both felt unwell before the game and could only sit in the stands. Woodgate was also injured and could not play, so Mourinho returned the lineup to 442.  Goalkeeper Given.  Defenders Kufuor, Dawson, Lucio and Hart, midfielders Makelele, Janas, Robert and Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic and Viduka appeared on the forward line.

    Bellamy sat on the bench with a face on his face. Newcastle's main player last season has only scored one goal since the beginning of this season and appears more often on the bench. This makes this weird-tempered genius shooter  Now I'm even more angry.

    Among Newcastle's four forwards, Shearer is the absolute main force. Ibrahimovic has firmly occupied a main position with his technical and organizational skills. In the competition for the first substitute, Bellamy has no temper.  Lost to Viduka - Viduka was diligent enough.  Can play with any forward on the pitch.  He can cover Ibrahimovic, and he can also do hard work for Shearer.  And what about Bellamy?  He needs to break through with the ball, but now Newcastle's Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic have the most ball. He has no header ability in front of the goal. He can't even find his place in Newcastle's offensive system, so among the four forwards  Bellamy, the only fast forward, has the least playing time.

    It's not that Mourinho didn't give him a chance. He has been paired with Shearer in the first few games of the season, but he has never integrated into Newcastle's offensive system. For the sake of performance, he can only let this speed shooter go.  On the bench.

    As soon as the game starts, the fans?Chelsea, who had a home advantage, launched an attack amidst the cheers of 40,000 fans at home. After taking possession of the ball in the midfield, Duff received a pass from Veron, crossed and got rid of Kufuor's defense in the penalty area.  Qianfeng volleyed, but the ball was saved by Ji Wen.

    Just two minutes later, Veron scored the ball in the midfield again. Lampard took a long shot thirty meters away from the goal. The long shot was of high quality and almost missed the right post.  After reaching the bottom line, Chelsea fans sighed, and then continued to shout loudly.

    After withstanding Chelsea's offensive, Newcastle launched a counterattack. After receiving the ball from Makelele in the middle, Nie Fei dribbled the ball across the right wing and knocked the ball to Jay who inserted in the back row under Petit's entanglement.  Nass and Janas passed directly to Ibrahimovic in front. No matter how beautifully Ibrahimovic knocked the ball to Robert on the wing, Robert still found a gap under Johnson's defense and passed the ball into the penalty area. Vidu  Ka jumped up to head the ball towards the goal, but Terry pushed the ball out first.

    The ball flew outside the penalty area. Janus shot directly from a long distance without stopping the ball. The ball was blocked by Cudicini. Then he reacted quickly and got up and suppressed the ball under his body, without giving Viduka a chance to make a follow-up shot.  .

    "Well, Cudicini is still a very reliable goalkeeper. He is loyal, capable, and can endure the loneliness of the bench Although Italy has no super goalkeepers since Buffon, there are still many trustworthy goalkeepers in general.  , except for a few that are not very reliable this is traditional strength. Italy produces goalkeepers, defenders and number nine and a half, England produces wingers and tall centers, Germany produces cores with leadership qualities, and Brazil and Argentina produce technology.  Genius We in China also need to add our own traditions," Pei Wei thought while rubbing his chin.

    After introducing so many famous stars, I have to say that Ranieri's transformation of Chelsea is quite successful. It is not an easy task to be able to severely defeat Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, although their current strength has dropped significantly.  , but it is still a strong team in Serie A.

    Veron, an attacking midfielder who has never shown that he can compete with Zidane in Serie A since coming to the Premier League, was entrusted by Ranieri with the important role of Chelsea midfield metronome, with Lampard in front.  Charged with Duff, protected by Pettit behind him, although he still has not adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League, since the beginning of this season, Veron has gradually restored his demeanor as the number one attacking midfielder in Serie A.

    In this game, Veron's right distribution of the ball in the midfield caused a lot of trouble for Newcastle's defense. Under his distribution, Chelsea's two full-backs frequently intervened, and Lampard's forward was in the middle.  Coupled with Mutu's retracement, their combination of wing and center play made Newcastle's defense a little difficult.

    The twenty-fourth minute of the game.

    Veron takes the ball in the middle and then looks up to observe the situation on the field. This is one of his characteristics. He must stop the ball at his feet and then organize the attack, and the entire team's offensive rhythm will unknowingly slow down.  Come down, maybe this is why Veron has never been able to adapt to the Premier League. After all, in the Premier League, which is famous for its fast pace, an attacking midfielder like Veron is simply an anomaly.

    ¡°At least Ferguson couldn¡¯t use such a midfielder, but obviously the Italian Ranieri would use such a midfielder.

    Jenas rushed toward Veron, but Veron easily controlled the ball, found a gap, and kicked it straight to Duff, who was pulling to the center.

    After Duff received the ball, he broke through into the penalty area. Hart pulled out from the wing to defend him, but Duff did not continue to break through. Instead, he passed the ball diagonally and handed the ball to the left back who was assisting in the back row.  Bridge.

    Bridge, who was unguarded, rushed to the bottom line with the ball and then made a pass!

    ¡°Keep an eye on them one by one!¡± Ji Wen roared. There are already three Chelsea players in the penalty area. Missing one may have a big impact.

    Dawson focused on Crespo, Lucio focused on Mutu, and Kufuor ran into the penalty area to focus on Lampard. Since the beginning of this season, Newcastle's defense has reacted much faster.

    Mutu jumped up at the front point and failed to hit the ball. Crespo jumped up in the middle and failed to hit the ball. The ball directly bypassed all the players in the penalty area and fell to the back point!

    Glen Johnson received the ball at the back point!  I don't know when the right back rushed into Newcastle's penalty area, and Robert missed him!

    Johnson, who was unguarded, stopped the ball with his chest, then immediately half-turned and volleyed!

    The ball flew past Given and hit the top of the net hard!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 599 Unplanned Products

    I have to say, this is an extremely wonderful goal!

    He appeared in the most appropriate place at the right time, stopped the ball with his chest, and then half-turned around before the ball hit the ground and used his right foot to hit the lower part of the ball hard, causing the ball to fly upward diagonally, just from where he had just pounced.  Given flew over his head and hit the top of the net before falling down. Such a series of actions were done in one go, leaving Newcastle's defense completely unable to defend.

    The goal was scored by Glen Johnson, a right back who is only 19 years old this year.

    "Glen Johnson! No one expected that he scored Chelsea's first goal! A beautiful volley, and our two full-backs made a wonderful performance together!"

    Ranieri suddenly jumped up from the coaching bench, raised his arms and cheered. Even he did not expect Johnson to score this goal. You must know that in his tactical design, the two full-backs took turns to come forward.  Assist, but unexpectedly Johnson rushed forward when Bridge stepped forward to assist, and just happened to score the goal!

    Abu in the box raised his hands and cheered, while Pei Wei shrugged and smiled helplessly.

    In the past, every time when playing a football manager game, when the opponent's player scored a goal, and it was his first goal of the season, Pei Wei would curse: "Why did it happen to me!" And  This time, Johnson's first goal at Chelsea, or even the first goal in his career, hit the Newcastle gate, which made him feel extremely helpless.

    Abramovich smiled and said to Pei Wei: "Sorry we scored first."

    "It doesn't matter. The game will not end for more than an hour." Pei Wei shrugged: "We have an old saying in China, which is called 'Who will win is still unknown', which means that no one can say anything about themselves until the last moment.  Already a sure win.¡±

    "Well, that makes sense. But I think we will win this game because this is Stamford Bridge." Abramovich nodded.

    Pei Wei smiled.  no answer.

    What Pei Wei said is exactly what Mourinho was thinking. Although Mourinho's Chinese level is already quite good now, as an excellent coach with extremely excellent language talent, Mourinho has a lot of experience in China.  Over the years, he has perfected his spoken Chinese very fluently, and can even come up with a few local Yunjia slangs from time to time, but he still doesn't know enough about these Chinese proverbs.  Therefore, he cannot speak these simple Chinese proverbs but contain great wisdom. However, this does not prevent him from understanding these principles.

    The goal just now was completely unplanned. Even Ranieri did not expect it. Before Johnson scored, Newcastle's defense had perfectly defended Chelsea's offensive players. Such a goal  ball.  It won't be too much.

    The frequent intervention of Johnson and Bridge allowed Mourinho to see the weaknesses of Chelsea's defense. Although Gallas and Terry are both very good central defenders, the 23-year-old Terry is even more so.  He has become the captain and spiritual leader of Chelsea's luxurious "Ruble Army", but compared with the central defenders, their full-backs' defensive ability is a bit worse.  What's more, they have to keep adding assists?  In this way, their wings will have big flaws, and their full-time defensive midfielder only has Petit. Although he was the absolute main force in France's World Cup victory in 1998, he is already thirty-two years old after all.  Physical fitness is a big problem. Besides, since leaving Arsenal, he has never been able to reach his peak form.

    ??Facing such a team with big defensive holes, Mourinho is not too worried about Newcastle's offense.

    After the restart, Newcastle immediately launched a counterattack, after several consecutive passes in the midfield.  After receiving Nie Fei's pass, Robert broke through to the edge of the penalty area.  Under the cover of Ibrahimovic, he suddenly took a long shot!

    Cudicini saved the ball and Viduka received the ball near the baseline.  Then he immediately passed the ball, and Ibrahimovic rushed into the penalty area and shook his head to attack the goal. However, due to Terry's interference, he was unable to withstand the force. Cudicini easily confiscated the ball.

    Immediately afterwards, Nie Fei's breakthrough created a direct free kick from the edge of the penalty area. Hart's free kick beautifully bypassed the wall and Cudicini's hand, but it missed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.

    Chelsea counterattacked, and Duff still struggled to bring the ball to the edge of the penalty area despite Hart's entanglement, and then passed it across to Lampard. Lampard received the ball and shot hard, but Lucio blocked the ball with his body.  Suddenly, Dawson next to him immediately stepped to the rescue.

    Viduka retreated to the center circle and passed the ball to Robert before Pettit. Robert accelerated and got rid of the ball.Johnson's defense then quickly broke into Chelsea's hinterland.

    Johnson was chasing closely behind Robert. The goal just now made the young Johnson a little arrogant, but this time he was easily escaped by Robert. After being surprised, he no longer dared to look down upon him.  rival.

    "Damn it, you have to be careful when playing in such a team full of superstars! Last season I was a substitute at West Ham, but this season I became the main force at Chelsea. If I don't perform well, the boss will buy me at any time.  Another player will take my place!" the young full-back muttered in his mind.

    Robert, who was being closely chased by him, suddenly stopped, turned around and handed the ball to Hart, who was coming up from the edge. Hart did not continue to move forward after receiving the ball, but stopped the ball, then raised his left foot and kicked it four times.  The ball was passed directly into the penalty area from a fifteen-degree angle!

    The ball drew a wonderful arc in the air and flew directly into the penalty area. Seeing this pass that was obviously arcing outward, Cudicini did not dare to attack and could only guard in front of the goal.

    Viduka's movement in the middle attracted Terry's attention. Ibrahimovic quickly jumped in from the back row, beat Gallas in the air, and then hit the ball hard!

    Due to Gallas' interference, Ibrahimovic's header did not hit the right spot. Instead, he hit the ball below and changed its direction. The ball drew a weird arc in the air and fell directly to the back point.  !

    Cudicini, who was standing a little forward, jumped back with all his strength, intending to push the ball out of the baseline. After all, this shot did not have much power, and he would probably be able to block it as long as he held it up.

    But his outstretched hand failed to touch the ball!

    The ball bypassed his hand, and then almost flew into the goal between the crossbar and the post!

    After landing, Ibrahimovic secretly stuck out his tongue after seeing the ball fly into the goal. Just now, he just relied on the instinct of the shooter to head the ball. Gala's interference made it difficult for him to head the ball.  He couldn't hit the exact spot where the force was exerted, so he could only push the ball towards the upper left corner of the goal, and he actually hit the goal!

    Then he opened his arms with pride, as if he had just headed the ball towards that corner.

    Nie Fei happily jumped on his back and laughed in his ear: "Haha, Ibra, you lucky guy! You can push the ball in like this I said, as long as  Don¡¯t be in a hurry, play hard and the goals will come one after another!¡±

    "Well, you are right! But Nie Fei, I am not lucky. This goal is the result of my precise calculation!"

    "Haha! Two very interesting goals!" Pei Wei clapped his hands gently: "Both were unplanned goals Johnson's intervention was probably something Ranieri didn't expect.  And Ibrahimovic¡¯s header I think if I let him head it again, he may not be able to achieve such an effect. This kind of game is much more interesting than ordinary games!¡±

    "This is also a very interesting goal" Abu laughed bitterly from the side. He is not as open-minded as Pei Wei. He can still maintain a good mood after being equalized. It has to be said that in terms of understanding of football, Abu  It is indeed not as good as Pei Wei.

    However, five minutes later, in the 40th minute of the first half, Chelsea overtook the score again. Johnson received Veron's pass and headed the ball into the penalty area. Dawson appeared to judge the ball's landing point.  There was a serious deviation. He barely managed to get the ball and he was unable to clear it. Mutu quickly stepped in to meet the ball and hit the goal with one kick. Lucio rushed over and was unable to prevent the completion of the shot. Given was one  The ball was saved by a side dive, but Crespo showed his keen sense of smell in front of the goal. He immediately appeared at the landing point of the ball and easily kicked it six meters in front of the goal. The ball flew for the second time.  Entering the gates of Newcastle.

    "Hernand-Crespo!" the Stamford Bridge commentator shouted in a long voice: "He tipped Mutu's shot into the goal! This is the Argentine's sixth goal this season.  Goal! After the initial discomfort, Argentina's super striker Crespo began to show his scoring ability! Let's cheer! Mr. Abramovich's 16.8 million pounds was worth it!

    Ranieri jumped up again to cheer his team's lead again, while Mourinho shook his head. Dawson is still too young. It is inevitable to make mistakes on the court, but as long as he can continue to learn lessons, he will be so dedicated.  What is the price of such a small amount?

    However, it seems that I also made a little mistake in arranging tactics But I have seen it now, so in the second half, I will not let Chelsea win again.Such an easy offensive opportunity.

 Volume 10 2003 Europe Volume 10 2003 Chapter 600 Thirty-five passes

    "I have to apologize, guys."

    In the Newcastle dressing room, Mourinho did not seem to be in a bad mood because Newcastle was one goal behind in the first half. Instead, he showed a smile as if the ice was thawing: "Actually, in the first half of the game  We played very well, but the reason why we fell behind was because I misjudged who was the initiator of Chelsea's attack I always thought that the initiators of their midfield attack were Lampard and Duff, but I ignored  Veron behind him Ranieri, the old guy, really has a skill. He let Veron assume a role similar to that of Guardiola in Barcelona. He is the initiator of Chelsea midfield attack, the metronome, and controls the entire  Although Chelsea paid the price of a slower attack speed due to the team's rhythm, their midfield organization has become much smoother, which has made it difficult for our midfield to defend."

    Midfielders such as Makelele, Janas, Nie Fei and Robert all had thoughtful looks on their faces. After a while, they nodded slowly. Indeed, in the first half of the game,  They defended Chelsea's two attacking midfielders, Duff and Lampard, very tightly, but it was also very difficult because Veron could always pass the ball to their feet at the right time.

    "So in the second half, the first thing we have to deal with is Veron." A smile appeared on Mourinho's face: "Fortunately, he is no longer the Veron who can be compared with Zidane in Serie A In  The years wasted in the Premier League have caused his level to drop a lot, Janus. In the second half, you have only one task, don't worry about the offense, pester Veron, pester him, but don't make him unable to even get the ball.  Instead, let him make constant mistakes while getting the ball As soon as he gets the ball, you interfere with him and force him to pass the ball out at will, so that the entire Chelsea offense will increase.  will be paralyzed, and in our offense, we mainly attack from the wing and press forward boldly. They do not have a dedicated winger, and Johnson and Bridge alone cannot resist our attack.  , so we have to focus our attack on the wings and leave it to Ibrahimovic.¡±

    Robert and Nie Fei nodded at the same time. What Mourinho meant was to adopt a tactic similar to that used against Real Madrid. The midfielder forced the opponent's core ball-handler to make a mistake. After intercepting the ball, he immediately counterattacked quickly and hit the two wings, using  Using speed to tear apart the opponent's defense is what they are good at. After all, they are both players known for their speed.

    "Okay. I think everyone should know that our boss is also watching the game in the box. Sitting next to him is Chelsea boss Abramovich I think you have all read those reports. Our boss  The money spent by Abramovich in this summer's transfer market is only a little less than what Abu spent, but those damn media think that the money spent by Abu is worth it, but our boss spent the money on something that is not very famous.  On the players! Aren't you angry? If you lose today's game, even if it doesn't matter on the surface, Abramovich will definitely laugh at our boss for not spending money!  Is it prescient to show off proudly after we lost the game? You know, if we lose this game, even those fans will agree with what the media said!¡±

    Mourinho's words made the ten players newly transferred this season feel very angry - they have indeed read a lot of these reports, and they are very angry themselves. As professional players, they are absolutely  He will not admit that he is worse than anyone else, and other Newcastle players are also very dissatisfied with such reports.  After all, most of the newly transferred players have surpassed them in the competition within the team and become the main force.  If they are parallel imports, then who do you think you are?

    ??Looking at the expressions of the players who are about to explode.  Mourinho added sinisterly: "Look, we fell behind by a goal in the first half. Although it was caused by my mistake, what will those ignorant media say?" Parallel imports are parallel imports.  , Pei Wei is just a bully who throws money around! Well, maybe many newspapers have started to print tomorrow's front page headlines. How many newspapers do you think will use the sentence just now as the headline?  Woolen cloth?"

    "Bang!" Nie Fei, who was usually gentle and polite in the team and always smiled when he met everyone, punched a stool to pieces and then cursed with a ferocious face: "**! The second half!  I must kill those guys! Dare to look down on us? Especially, dare to laugh at the boss!"

    Several assistant coaches blinked and remembered the legend circulated within the club that Nie Fei was a player under Pei Wei when he was in China, and had a deep relationship with Pei Wei like a father and son. Then they suddenly realized that such rumors turned out to be  It¡¯s not groundless!

    No wonder that although Lord Pei Wei??Have basically invited every player on the team to their home for a banquet, but Nie Fei is the one who goes the most!

    The other players had no time to think like this. They had already had their self-esteem stirred up by Mourinho's words. They all shouted loudly that they wanted to give the Chelsea players a good look in the second half, and that they wanted to make those worthless players look good at every turn.  Look at the tens of millions of opponents, even though we may be a little smaller than you in terms of worth and reputation, our strength is definitely above them!

    Mourinho showed a smile at the corner of his mouth, "That's it. This game is not only related to the face of the boss and the players, but also related to my face!"  Losing to Wenger and Ferguson is nothing, but losing to Ranieri, who has not won many honors, Mourinho's perverted self-esteem will not allow it!

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's players ran more actively on the court, but they did not run around blindly, but based on Mourinho's tactical arrangements, they were layered and active, but did not lack calm reinforcements.  own run.

    "Oh! Beautiful short pass from midfield!"

    Two minutes into the second half, Lawrenson, who was responsible for broadcasting the game on the BBC, couldn't help shouting: "From the kick-off of the second half to now, Newcastle's pass has never been interrupted! Well, damn it, I  Forgot to count how many passes they have made, and they are all passed in the Chelsea half, not meaningless passes in their own backcourt!¡±

    "It's okay, Mark, there will be a slow-motion replay laterif the ball goes in." Lineker said with a smile.

    "Thirty-one kicks." Another commentator, Hansen, suddenly said: "It's already thirty-two kicks."

    As soon as he said this, Lawrenson and Lineker looked at him with a strange look. Hansen shrugged his shoulders: "I have had this habit since that game in 2000  It¡¯s thirty-three feet now.¡±

    After the 33rd pass, the ball fell to Nie Fei's feet. After seeing a hole in Chelsea's defense - any team has to pass more than 30 consecutive passes in its own half.  There will always be loopholes - Nie Fei immediately took the ball and rushed into the penalty area.

    Pettit was attracted away by the inserted Janus, and Nie Fei was now directly facing the opponent's defense.

    Terry came forward, while Gallas and Bridge, who retreated into the penalty area, focused on the opponent's two forwards. Facing Terry's attack, Nie Fei sank his left shoulder, and then suddenly moved the ball to the right with his feet.  One wave, and then get ready to rush past Terry!

    Terry¡¯s reaction was not slow, and he immediately turned around and moved towards Nie Fei. This is Stamford Bridge, and the referee will not be too harsh even if his movements are bigger.

    But Nie Fei did not continue to carry the ball. Instead, he made a hidden pass with his feet and sent the ball to Ibrahimovic in the penalty area. Then he accelerated sharply and rushed past Terry - the thirty-fourth pass.  ball!

    Ibrahimovic pressed his body against Gala behind him, and with a flick of his foot, he pushed the ball in front of Nie Fei - the thirty-fifth pass!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Beautiful one-two!

    Nie Fei got the ball before Terry, and then he took a shot near the small penalty area!

    Cudicini rushed out from the door, fell to the ground and used his body to block Nie Fei's shooting angle!

    The place where Nie Fei touched the ball suddenly changed, and with a sudden kick of his left foot, he smashed the ball horizontally!

    Then Nie Fei moved sideways, dodged Cudicini's stretched-out hand, and then fired with his right foot!

    The ball flew past Cudicini and rolled toward the goal!  Bridge rushed up from the side and fell to the ground to tackle the ball, intending to block the ball, but he was still a step too slow. The ball rolled past his feet and hit the net before stopping!

    "Thirty-five passes! One goal!" Lawrenson couldn't help but feel excited and stood up with his hands raised: "Oh my god, this round no, the best goal of the season was born! A series of such  A goal after a wonderful pass! Especially the one-two between Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic opened a big hole in Chelsea's solid defense! 2-2, Newcastle equalized the score!

    "That's great!" Lineker nodded again and again: "Especially the change in rhythm In the first few passes, their rhythm was very slow, but in the last few passes, they suddenly accelerated.  It¡¯s precisely because of the lack of adaptability to this change in pace that Chelsea¡¯s solid defense was so easily torn apart! Mourinho¡­ this little-known coach is really outstanding!¡±

    "That's right." Hansen nodded in agreement: "This team added ten new players before the start of the season, which is equivalent to a reorganized team! But??From August to now, in less than four months, they actually have such a tacit understanding Mourinho deserves to be on this team!  "

 Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 601 Destined to be an opponent

    Chapter 601: Destined to be an opponent

    We fell behind twice and equalized twice, and the second equalizer was such a wonderful goal after a continuous pass!

    The meaning of this kind of goal is not just a goal, but it can also cause a huge blow to the opponent's morale. This feeling of powerlessness and humiliation cannot be easily eliminated!

    So after the restart, amidst the crazy cheers of 40,000 fans who also felt the humiliation, Chelsea players launched a fierce attack towards the hinterland of Newcastle.

    Naturally, their attack also met with stubborn resistance from Newcastle.

    Veron has lost his free-spirited midfield master style in the first half. Whenever he gets the ball, the opponent's young midfielder Janas will immediately appear next to him like a shadow, regardless of physical strength.  Pressing himself closely, although Veron was able to control the ball well with his skills and experience, he did not have the leisure to organize the offense like in the first half.

    How can a midfielder who can't control his own rhythm control the team's offensive rhythm?

    Forced to have no choice, Veron could only choose the safest way to pass the ball out, leaving the organization task to his teammates. However, his midfielder teammate Petit was too old and a defensive midfielder.  , Duff's influence is limited to the wing, while Lampard's strengths lie in running and long-range shooting, and his weakness is in organizing attacks. Only Mutu, who retreats, can rely on his speed and skills to cause Newcastle some trouble.  That¡¯s all.

    The metronome of the midfield was interrupted, which made Chelsea's offense no longer as smooth as it was in the first half. They even had to spend a lot of effort to get the ball to the frontcourt.

    The current Veron is indeed not the same Veron two years ago I have to say that his two years in the Premier League have basically polished off his aura.

    In this case, Newcastle successfully drove Chelsea's offense into the quagmire.  It's like Real Madrid was led into the quagmire by them.

    In the 18th minute of the second half, Veron managed to get past Janus's marker after receiving the ball, but Makelele suddenly appeared in front of him, stretching out his foot to steal the ball away from him!

    After stealing the ball, Makelele immediately made a through pass and sent the ball to Nie Fei in the center circle!

    Nie Fei catches the ball and turns around!

    Pettit rushed towards him, but Nie Fei pushed the ball behind him, and then passed the ball behind his left foot with his right foot.  Then he quickly followed up with his left foot, pushed the ball forward, and immediately accelerated past Pettit!

    When Pettit lost his balance, he stretched out his foot to stab Nie Fei's feet, but Nie Fei had already prevented his attack. He kicked his right foot on the ground and jumped over Pettit's feet!

    Nie Fei, who successfully got rid of Pettit, no longer had anyone blocking him, and immediately took the ball and rushed towards the front of Chelsea's penalty area!

    Because Veron was organizing the attack just now, all Chelsea midfielders except Petit were within Newcastle's half.  Even right back Johnson assisted in the frontcourt!

    Except for the goalkeeper, there are only three defensive players in front of Nie Fei, and there is also Ibrahimovic in the frontcourt to support him!

    Two-on-three in the frontcourt!

    Chelsea¡¯s three defenders fought and retreated. Nie Fei quickly brought the ball close to the 30-meter offensive zone. Before Bridge rushed towards him, he passed the ball to Ibrahimovic in front with a forward pass.  Then he accelerated and rushed forward!

    Ibrahimovic put his body against Terry to stop the ball, raised the arch of his foot, and made a posture to pass back to Nie Fei.  Gala immediately took a step forward to Nie Feidi, preparing to intercept Ibrahimovic's pass.

    But at this time.  Ibrahimovic slammed the ball into the penalty area, then pressed his body against Terry, and rushed into the penalty area with force!

    Rushed past the two super defenders Terry and Gala!

    Although he was shaken by Ibrahimovic, Terry is indeed a very good super defender. He still sticks closely to Ibrahimovic's side, although it is impossible for him to stretch out his feet to block Ibrahimovic's body.  Ibrahimovic's shot was missed, but he was still able to make some interference.

    But for a monster like Ibrahimovic, who is 1.92 meters tall, he can make many dexterous moves that can only be done by short players at will.  The interference did not have much effect. After catching up with the ball, Ibrahimovic raised his right foot and hit the ball hard. The ball immediately hit the ground near the penalty spot and quickly rushed to the lower left corner of the goal!

    Cudicini fell to the ground a little slower, and the ball flew past his side, grazing the goalpost and flying into Chelsea's gate!

    Three to two!  Newcastle's lead!

    &nbsp; The entire Stamford Bridge immediately became silent. They never expected that they would take the lead twice.  Newcastle happened to score two goals in the second half.  He just equalized the score again!

    Abu¡¯s face immediately turned livid, and this time he didn¡¯t even say any false congratulations.  He just sat alone and took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled it.

    Pei Wei smiled, but sighed in his heart. It seems that he and Abu still can't be friends Judging from his appearance, boldness is only his superficial character, but his actual character is paranoid and ruthless.  of!

    A paranoid person will not tolerate failure, so he cannot become an ally with any president in the league!  And Pei Wei is also a person who is extremely eager to win. The club he leads must be the strongest!

    How can two people like this become friends?

    It¡¯s not appropriate to say they are enemies. I can only say that these two people are destined to be rivals

    Su Mei was at the side and had a panoramic view of the expressions of the two people.

    As smart as she is, and as understanding of Pei Wei as she is, how could she not see what Pei Wei is thinking now? However, she also understands Pei Wei's feelings. After all, both of them are either do-it-or-do-it-do-the-best chairman in the same office.  In the league, it would be a waste not to be an opponent.

    Pei Wei can maintain a good relationship with Arsenal, because despite competition, Arsenal will not be the current rival of Newcastle in terms of financial resources. Even with Manchester United, he can maintain a certain degree of friendship to a certain extent because of his stable habits.  Manchester United, where it operates, will not be vindictive with Pei Wei in terms of assets.  As for Abu, the amount of cash he has is no less than that of Pei Wei. He is also a person who is used to standing at the top alone. How can such two people become friends?

    "Butit's really a pity, two people so similar." Su Mei sighed in her heart.

    On the surface, Pei Wei and Abu have nothing in common. Abu likes to enjoy themselves.  He owns luxury yachts on the high seas, his own castles in Northern Europe, and his own mansions in several famous cities around the world. Pei Wei's needs in this area are much lighter, although he is very good in some aspects.  Fussy, but also casual in some ways.  Abu likes to show off and always has a few bodyguards with him, while Pei Wei often runs around alone.  Abramovich has close ties with Russian political circles.  Both Yeltsin in the past and Putin now have a close relationship with him, and Pei Wei has no entanglements with the Chinese upper class except for his in-law relationship with the Su family

    But there are still many similarities between them.

    Abu is an orphan, and Pei Wei is also an orphan.  It's just that both of Abu's parents died when he was four years old. His uncle raised him, while Pei Wei's parents died unexpectedly when he was eighteen years old.

    Abu made his fortune by relying on the domestic turmoil in Russia in 1992, through political speculation and oil.  Pei Wei took advantage of the golden period of China's reform and opening up to get his first pot of gold. Although there is no comparison between the two periods, the old order disappeared and the new order was established.  For a period of time, both Pei Wei and Abu were people with accurate judgment and decisive courage. Only then were they able to accurately judge the huge opportunities contained in them during these two periods, and thus obtain their first capital!

    ¡°Abu¡¯s real fortune came from reselling domestic oil.  Pei Wei's real fortune came from the Hong Kong stock market. Both of them relied on speculation rather than serious businessmen - because neither of them owned too many fixed assets.

    In terms of personality, the two are also surprisingly similar.

    ??Absolutely believe in your own judgment and your ability to control people. Taken together, you absolutely believe in your own strength.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Abu is going to look more violent.  Pei Wei appears softer. This gap is probably caused by the different concepts of the two countries.  After all, the Russians have historically been a nation that is greedy and demanding without limit, while the Chinese nation has a habit of being tolerant of everything.

    On the one hand, there is unlimited demand, on the other hand, there is unlimited tolerance. This is probably the gap between these two people.

    Now that he knew that he could not be friends with Abramovich, Pei Wei just watched the game with a smile and chatted with Abramovich wordlessly, but in his heart he wished that Newcastle could beat Chelsea.  Being disgraced counts.

    However, Chelsea did not embarrass Abramovich too much. Their hard-working offensive efforts finally paid off. After receiving Lampard's pass, Mutu forced his way into the penalty area and then fell to the ground under the attack of Dawson and Given. The referee asked  After passing the linesman, Chelsea was awarded a penalty kick. Dawson stepped forward to protest but insteadHe got the second yellow card and was sent off.

    Lampard made an immediate success and successfully tied the score.

    But that¡¯s it. Lampard equalized the score in the 89th minute of the game. Chelsea players, who had exhausted a lot of energy, could no longer overtake the score. In the end, the two sides could only shake hands and make peace.

    Abramovich, who was obviously relieved, stood up and extended his hand to Pei Wei: "A very exciting gamea draw seems to be an acceptable ending. Isn't it?"

    "Yeah, it's indeed acceptable." Pei Wei replied with a smile, but he was laughing in his heart. I can accept it because I don't plan to win the league championship this season. Can you?  Poor Ranieri, he will probably have to face Abramovich's wrath again, right?

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Chapter 602, Volume 10, 2003 Killing the chicken to scare the monkey

    After tying with Chelsea, Newcastle is still ranked fourth in points, but Newcastle are quite satisfied with this result. Although Manchester United and Arsenal have won this round of games, Newcastle's gap from first place has reached  Six points, but Arsenal's results are really terrible. They have nine wins, three draws and 30 points in twelve league rounds. It is reasonable to fall behind.

    The league performance is good, and they ranked first in the group in the Champions League. This is already a very good performance for Newcastle. Although there is no leap in performance, as Hall said, Newcastle fans have now seen hope.  , which is enough for them.

    The team was on the right track. Just as Pei Wei breathed a sigh of relief, another trouble struck Newcastle Club again.

    But the trouble is not on the court, but off the court.

    On the second day of the game against Chelsea, assistant coach Caffer found Mourinho and reported to him the news that defender Bramble, who had been assigned to the reserve team due to injury some time ago, had not been available for three days.  Attended training.

    "Is there something wrong?" Mourinho asked Caffre strangely. Clubs generally do not interfere with players' private lives, but players rarely fail to attend training for several days in a row - even if they are injured,  He will recover slowly with the cooperation of the club's team doctors.

    Kafer looked around and saw that the players were doing training by themselves without paying attention to the two of them. Then he quietly said to Mourinho: "This guy may be in trouble I heard that he has been  Arrested by the Metropolitan Policefor attending a sex party and the woman sued them."

    Mourinho opened his eyes wide: "When did this happen?"

    "At the end of September when we went to London to play Arsenal." Kafuer said softly: "There was another player at the time, Chelsea's Carlton Cole, and two party organizers, Bramble.  and Cole went to surrender, and these four people have been arrested. "

    "Damn guy." Mourinho cursed in a low voice: "We are playing hard on the field, but this guy is having fun in the hotel Why do we only know about what happened in September now? It has been a month!  "

    "The players have the right to speak out, coach." Kafer shrugged: "And the lady only called the police in the middle of last month. The London Police Department only summoned them in the past few days But it doesn't matter, this kind of thing has never happened in the past.  There will be too much trouble. Maybe it¡¯s just prostitution.¡±

    "I have to tell the boss about this." Mourinho said decisively: "This is related to the reputation of the club You are responsible for training, and I will go to the boss."

    Mourinho's hurried departure aroused suspicion among the players. Kafer coughed dryly and clapped his hands: "Okay, guys, the coach has something to do and has to leave let's continue training!"

    "You meanBramble has been arrested?" After hearing Mourinho's report, Pei Wei's face immediately darkened.

    "It's surrender." Mourinho replied.

    "Does this prove that he did commit a crime in September?" Pei Wei gritted his teeth and continued to ask.

    ¡°We can¡¯t say he is a criminal just yet.¡± Mourinho reminded: ¡°We can¡¯t say that about him until the court has convicted him.¡±

    "Okay, I understand." Pei Wei waved his hand: "If he is innocent, then whatever happens in the future will happen. If he really commits a crime, the club will not protect him."

    Mourinho nodded: "But I guess he was acquitted in the end. There are so many scandals like this for Premier League players, and no one has been found guilty. They can just say that they are just prostitutes. They can also sue the other party.  False accusations against him and them this kind of thing is no longer news in the Premier League."

    "If he hadn't done it, I wouldn't have taken any action. If he had done it, no matter whether the law found them guilty or not, I wouldn't have let him go easily At least before he transferred, he would never have entered the first team again  Stay in the reserve team until you leave." Pei Wei said coldly: "There is no need for criminals in my club. I can let go of the past, but after I took over, I still can't control my lower body.  , just get out of here no matter who it is."

    Soon, the case was immediately unearthed by Britain's developed media. Five days later, the "Mirror" and "Evening Standard" disclosed the names of the two players suspected of adultery, who were loaned to Charlton by Chelsea.  Carlton Cole and Newcastle substitute central defender Bramble.

    The report even said that another Newcastle player was also suspected of being involved in this disgusting murder.  That's the 24-year-old midfielder.  forwardEngland international Dyer, but Dyer immediately made a statement.  Denied that he had anything to do with this violent incident.

    Newcastle Club immediately issued a statement: "Newcastle Club will never harbor any criminals. If any players do break the law, Newcastle will immediately terminate their contracts."

    Newcastle fans have expressed their absolute support for the club's move. Some radical fans even believe that the club should keep these players in cold storage and let their careers end.

    ¡°It¡¯s so fucking disgusting!¡±

    Pei Wei slammed a copy of the Evening Standard on the table: "Have you read this report? 'They are simply a bunch of beasts!' This is what an investigator revealed. They treated her badly in bed.  Like treating a piece of rotten meat What did that guy think of women? And while he was having sex with the girl, his girlfriend was sleeping in the next room! Could he still have an erection at that time?  "

    "Boss, this kind of thing is no longer news in the Premier League." Kafuer smiled bitterly: "There are many girls who hope to have a relationship with Premier League stars and it can be seen from the reports that this woman agreed  "She had a relationship with one of the players, but other people also attacked her, so that's not new, it happened to a lot of people."

    "But I am a Chinese, and I have my bottom line of moral standards." Pei Wei said coldly: "Although flies do not bite seamless eggs Even though he cannot be convicted according to the current law, I still  The one who can make my judgment Jose, Bramble's future position will be in the reserve team, and he will not have any place in the first team I can't stand a player who is playing hard when his teammates are playing hard on the field.  "I'm enjoying the sex party and throw him into the transfer market as soon as winter comes. If you need a defender, I will buy him again."

    "As you wish." Mourinho shrugged: "He is not in my plan anyway."

    "We have a saying in China, which is to kill the chicken to scare the monkey." Pei Wei took a deep breath: "We must take this as a warning. This kind of thing cannot happen again in future clubs. If it does, it will be immediately assigned to the reserve team.  , even if it is the absolute main force, Newcastle's honor cannot be tarnished by these crazy guys. "

    "Guys, I think you already know what happened recently." Pei Wei looked at the players in front of him and said with a cold face: "He was once one of us, Bramble before we challenged Arsenal away.  He went to a sex party alone Regardless of whether he had sex with someone else or it was consensual, he was having fun alone while we all nervously waited for the game to start What does this mean that he doesn't think of himself as this at all?  A member of the team! I called you all here today to announce something Starting from today, Titus Bramble will no longer be a member of us! He will be in the reserve team!  He will spend the rest of the time until the contract expires! During this period, I will not sell him to any club. He can only look for status in the reserve team. Regardless of whether he is guilty or not, Newcastle Club!  We will not tolerate a player who goes out to have fun during the game! The club will not pay attention to your private life, but any private departure from the team during the game will not be tolerated! This rule also applies to any of you, no matter what!  Who are you? If you do it again, all you will have to do is stay in the reserve team! I can still afford this salary!"

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away out??  Bramble's contract still has two years left, which means there will be no official games for two years. Even if he can get salary during these two years, after two years, which club will accept a player whose reputation has been ruined and who has lost his reputation?  What about players who can't maintain their form?  By then, I'm afraid Bramble will have to find a job in the lower leagues!

    Now everyone looks at Pei Wei differently. You must know that this kind of thing has never happened before. The most the club can do is fine the players. How can it be like Pei Wei, who directly blocked his future career?  career!

    Pei Wei¡¯s iron fist shocked all the players. His attitude was very clear: If the club¡¯s reputation is damaged, I will also make it difficult for him!

    This is probably called killing the chicken to scare the monkey!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 603 Back on the court

    "You can't tell that the boss is usually so amiable, but he's really ruthless Poor Titus, his career is over."

    In the locker room after training, Griffin said with lingering fear.

    "He brought it upon himself." Woodgate said: "This kind of thing will do great damage to the reputation of the club In addition, this guy did go a bit too far, and he dared to do this when he started to play the game."

    "The boss is the most intolerant of things that harm the interests of the club." Nie Fei said while changing clothes: "When I was in China, there were players in the boss's club who did things that were sorry to the club  ¡­But it wasn¡¯t about women, it was about taking bribes in a game and cheating¡­ As a result, the guy was released from prison some time ago and was sentenced to three years in prison.¡±

    The other players immediately asked what was going on, and Nie Fei told what he knew - < Piaotian Literary Registered Member Recommends this Work > -, and finally he added: "The boss is usually very kind, but  He also has his bottom line, and this timeit's obvious that Bramble has violated his bottom line, otherwise he wouldn't do this."

    The players nodded one after another, their fear of Pei Wei suddenly rising to a new level.

    Fortunately, after Newcastle's match against Chelsea, there was an international match day. There are two play-off matches for next year's European Cup in Europe. Although England has already qualified in advance and has no play-off tasks, in these two games  England still arranged two friendly matches during the game.  In the eyes of the English football media, the England national team's games are the most important, so they basically focused their attention on those two friendly matches and did not pursue the scandal too closely. The Newcastle club made a prompt decision  The measures also minimized the damage caused by the scandal.

    Pei Wei¡¯s tough move also sounded the alarm for all players. Newcastle has had such things happen before. For example, French defender Bernard once caused such a scandal.  But Pei Wei's meaning was very clear, let's forget about what happened before him.  If the law is broken, the government will naturally deal with it, but after he takes over Newcastle, if a similar situation occurs again, one by one will be refuted, and there will be no mercy.

    Pei Wei has seen a lot of this kind of news in his previous life. There are indeed many scandals in this area in the English league, and due to the imperfection of the law, it is difficult for these players to be sentenced, so some players have begun to be indifferent to this kind of thing.  But as soon as Pei Wei's behavior came out, it is estimated that Newcastle players will have to think carefully about how they are obsessed with it in the future. After all, Pei Wei's way of handling it is enough to destroy their careers.

    And his way of handling it is absolutely legal - anyway, the player cannot leave the club before the contract is completed, and the club also has the right to send him to the reserve team, and the media and fans will only applaud his move.

    But in any case, this "roasted chicken case" will definitely have a great impact on Chelsea and Newcastle, two clubs that were just bought by foreign assets. Fortunately, there have been many similar cases in the Premier League in the past. Chelsea  and Newcastle were not maliciously attacked.

    During the play-off period.  The investigation of the "roasted chicken case" is continuing. Because the people involved insist that the woman agreed to have sex with them, because in British law, the burden of proving that she did not consent at the time is on the plaintiff, so it is impossible to prove that she did not consent.  established, so although the final verdict has not yet been made.  The possibility of Bramble and others being acquitted is quite high.

    In fact, due to this harsh law on accusers, the UK's sexual assault reporting rate is less than 6%, the lowest level in Europe. However, the British Parliament has passed the latest Sexual Offenses Amendment Bill, which stipulates that *  In a sex case, the defendant should prove to the jury that they obtained the plaintiff's consent before committing sex.  It's just that this new law will be implemented on January 1 next year, and at the same time this law does not have retroactive efficiency. Bramble and others can still escape legal sanctions.

    After basically confirming that he could escape legal sanctions, Bramble's agent once negotiated with Newcastle Club.  The hope is to get Bramble back into the first team.  But he was coldly rejected by Pei Wei.

    "Since the law has found him not guilty, the law cannot find the Newcastle club guilty of placing him in the reserve team We have the power to transfer him to the reserve team. If Bramble is dissatisfied, he can sue the Newcastle club.  "Pei Wei said this to Bramble's agent.

    "Then we hope that Bramble can be transferred after the transfer market opens." The agent also wants to make a final effort.

    "Newcastle Football Club has the right to refuse a transfermeeting.  Pei Wei continued to refuse coldly: "Bramble's contract has two years left. He can't go anywhere before the contract expires."  "

    "You are trying to destroy Titus!" the agent shouted desperately.

    "That seventeen-year-old girl has been ruined." Pei Wei waved his hand, as if chasing a ball of garbage: "Since you are so proficient in the law, then use the law and the Premier League transfer regulations to find a way to let him  There is a way to leave. Didn't Bramble break the law? Then Newcastle's actions didn't break the law. We have this right, don't we?"

    Then he sneered at the agent: "I advise you to give up on him. His final income from football is only the combined income of 1.5 million pounds in the past two years I  I think in two years, no Premier League team will introduce him. Maybe he can still find a position in the regional league, but at that time he can earn up to tens of thousands of pounds a year, and you will not get any commission.  ¡±

    Pei Wei knew that when he made this decision, Titus Bramble's career had come to an end. In two years, he would disappear from everyone's eyes.  A former Premier League defender will appear in the first-class team, but what does this have to do with Pei Wei?

    Everything is his own fault. Even though he had lost his main position in Newcastle this year, with his reputation as the main central defender in Newcastle, it is not difficult to find a position in the lower reaches of the Premier League or the English League One team.  Yes, but this case and Pei Wei's decision have shattered his future.

    Then Pei Wei no longer paid attention to this matter. He began to focus all his attention on the next Premier League and Champions League group matches. The league has passed one third, and next, it is a sprint.  It¡¯s due.

    On November 22, in the thirteenth round of the Premier League, Newcastle faced Manchester City at home.

    This round of competition is clearly strong and weak. Chelsea challenges Southampton away, Manchester United faces Blackburn at home, and Arsenal plays Birmingham away. At the same time, because these four teams have to participate in this year's Champions League, these four games have been postponed.  Held simultaneously on Saturday.

    In such a competition with clear distinction between strong and weak, if anyone capsizes in the gutter, it will definitely be regarded as a big mistake. Such a loss of points is even worse than losing in a face-to-face game. After all, the top four are now divided.  The gap is not too big, no one can afford to lose this kind of points.

    Amid the boos of 50,000 fans at St. James' Park, Manchester City put up a tenacious resistance in the first half. Most of their players retreated within their own half, and the only striker Anel  Card's speed and skills also made Newcastle's defenders very afraid of moving too far forward.

    However, after the start of the second half, Manchester City's resistance was not as intense as the first half. After all, it is difficult to sustain this level of resistance throughout the game. The result of the active running in the first half was that the running of Manchester City players decreased significantly in the second half.  He also began to feel inadequate on defense.

    Although Newcastle used this tactic to defeat Real Madrid, it was because they had a considerable lead in the first half, not to mention that Mourinho specially sent players with excellent physical fitness and relatively young age in that game.  Players, but Manchester City does not have such a good staffing. On the field, they have veteran players like Seaman, Tanat, and Bostvist who are already in their 36s or 78s.

    Eleven minutes after the start of the second half, Viduka, who came on as a substitute for Ibrahimovic who was resting, opened the door to victory for Newcastle with a header. Robert broke through from the left and made a cross. Viduka's header was returned by McMahon.  Naman blocked it, but he reacted very quickly and hit the ball into the blind corner with his right foot, making it 1-0.

    Next, it was Shearer's performance time. In the 77th minute, Janas made a long pass from midfield. Bernard, who came in behind, stopped the ball before it went out of the sideline, and then immediately made a pass with his left foot.  , Hiller jumped high in the small penalty area at the back point and used a powerful header to expand the score to 2-0.

    Eight minutes later, Nie Fei passed two people on the wing and then made a cross. Viduka, who was in front of him, selflessly headed the ball to the feet of Shearer next to him when he could shoot. Shearer took a shot in the small penalty area.  Breaking the net, three to zero!

    This is the eleventh goal Shearer has scored this season. With this brace, Shearer once again topped the Premier League scorer list!

    "The Bramble scandal has not affected Newcastle going forward They secured their eighth league win of the season with a three-goal win at St James' Park, with Shearer's goal raising eyebrows  The attention is back on the court,¡± Newcastle Daily said after the game.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 604: Qualifying early

    After defeating Manchester City at home, Newcastle ushered in seven consecutive unbeaten games in the league. However, their success in this game was overshadowed by several other teams. Manchester United relied on Ruud van Nistelrooy and Kleberson at home.  The goal defeated Blackburn 2-1, while Chelsea relied on substitute defender Dutch Melchiot's diagonal shot into the far corner of the penalty area to defeat Southampton with difficulty, but like Newcastle, they also  Not the protagonist of this round of league.

    The protagonist of this round of the league is Arsenal under the command of Professor Wenger. Henry, who scored ten goals in the previous twelve rounds of the league, changed his role. When Adriano was absent due to injury, he began to assume the role.  Playing the role of organizing the offense, it was his three wonderful direct passes in the first and second half that helped Pires, Bergkamp and Ljungberg score a goal each. He completed an unusual hat trick - an assist hat trick!

    However, Henry's performance is not the only reason why the media has focused their attention on Arsenal. After a three-goal victory in this round of the league, Arsenal has remained unbeaten in the thirteen league rounds at the beginning of the new season with ten wins and three draws - the start.  Thirteen consecutive games unbeaten, a new record and the best start to the season in Premier League history.

    The last record was set by Liverpool last season. They remained unbeaten in twelve games, with nine wins and three draws. They lost to Middlesbrough in the thirteenth round of the league.

    Setting a new record does not mean that Arsenal will stop at 13 games unbeaten - although their competitors will hope so, their next three league opponents are Fulham, Leicester City and  Blackburn.  No matter who it is, it seems that no one has the strength to defeat Arsenal.

    Created the record for the best start in the Premier League, but the impact of this record is only limited to England, because the Premier League has only been around for eleven years, and what Arsenal set is only a record for the Premier League, not a record for England's top league.  .

    But just three days later, Arsenal shocked the whole of Europe.

    ?Bringing the power of creating the best start record in the Premier League.  Arsenal began to participate in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage and challenged Inter Milan away from home.

    You know, it was just over two months ago.  Arsenal had just lost 0-3 at home to Inter Milan. At that time, Inter Milan's head coach was Argentinian Cooper, but more than two months later, Cooper had been dismissed due to his poor performance in the league.  , the current head coach of Inter Milan is Zaccheroni, known as "Crazy Zach".

    Zaccheroni has performed well in the league since taking office and has won three consecutive games, including a 6-0 home sweep of Reggina.  But in the Champions League, they only scored one point in two rounds. Even so, not many people thought Arsenal could beat Inter Milan at Meazza, after all, this is their home court.

    The game was normal at the beginning. Henry opened the scoring with a wonderful free kick in the 29th minute. However, four minutes later, Inter Milan relied on top scorer Vieri's shot to equalize the score.  Entering the second half.

    Inter Milan¡¯s crazy attack brought a lot of trouble to Arsenal¡¯s defense.  But at the same time, the holes in their defense continued to increase. Just four minutes into the second half, Henry assisted Ljungberg, whose shot in the penalty area once again took the lead.

    Inter Milan then launched a frantic counterattack, but failed to pose much threat to the gate guarded by Lehmann when the game entered the last ten minutes.  Inter Milan began to collapse.

    In the 85th minute, Henry passed Inter Milan's captain Zanetti in the penalty area and then scored with a low shot. In the 87th minute, Henry got the ball from the wing and made a pass. Adelaide's first goal in the penalty area broke the net. Eighth  In the 19th minute, Adelaide made a beautiful ball, and Pires broke into the penalty area and volleyed successfully.

    Arsenal scored three goals in five minutes. Inter Milan suffered the biggest defeat in the Champions League since losing 7-1 to Monchengladbach in an away game in 1972. This loss not only allowed Arsenal to advance.  while qualifying.  It also leaves Inter Milan facing the fact that they must defeat Dynamo Kiev away in the last game to secure the right to qualify.

    Because Newcastle¡¯s away game against Porto was held the next day.  So Pei Wei and Mourinho both watched the game in front of TV. The strong strength displayed by Arsenal moved both of them at the same time.

    "After several years of operation, the professor already has a strong team." Pei Wei sighed: "There is a partner of Henry and Adriano on the forward line, an all-round killer, a king of the penalty area, and a substitute  Veterans like Bergkamp, ??strong players like Kanu and newcomers like Aliadiere, the two midfield wide wings Ljungberg and Pires are both at their peak, and there are Vieira and Gilbert in the middle.  Especially these two midfielders who are both offensive and defensive.?The substitutes include powerful players like Edu, the backline has Ashley Cole on the left, Sun Chenghai on the right, Keown and Campbell in the middle, and players like Lauren and Sigan on the bench. The main force is strong and the substitutes are strong.  It's also outstanding. Basically every player is in their prime. With such a team, who else can stop them.  "

    "I admit that Newcastle cannot beat them now." Mourinho also had to admit this, but he did not think this was his failure: "It took him several years to achieve this effect.  , Give me a few years, I can train such a team.¡±

    "I believe this." Pei Wei laughed: "So I will give you time But our most direct goal next is to defeat Porto away from home, so that we will basically qualify."

    "The away game is a bit difficult, but I believe Porto has no ability to stop our progress." Mourinho replied.

    In any case, Porto is a very powerful team, but this team is relatively unlucky this season. First, it encountered Newcastle, which bought ten stars in a row, and its strength skyrocketed. Then it encountered the powerful Galaxy Fleet, and then  Encountering Marseille, who had a monster forward and a crazy winger, they actually lost three games in a row in the first three rounds, basically losing the chance to qualify.

    Then in the fourth round, they were tied 0-0 at home by Marseille using defensive tactics, and were eliminated two rounds early. If they didn't win this game, they wouldn't even have the chance to play in the UEFA Cup.  .

    So in this game, Porto still has a tenacious fighting spirit and wants to seize the last straw. They hope that they can defeat Newcastle, and then Real Madrid will defeat Marseille, so that they will be four points behind Marseille and only one point behind Newcastle.  If they want to qualify, they must at least tie with Marseille, and Real Madrid, who have already qualified in advance, may not go all out to fight Porto, so they still hope to get a chance to play in the UEFA Cup (the third place in the Champions League group will qualify for the UEFA Cup).

    Although this hope is very slim and basically theoretical, at least there is still hope.

    So this is the reason why Mourinho has reservations in his answer. In this game, he also sent out the strongest lineup, hoping to win the opponent in one go and qualify early, so Newcastle can win the final game.  Take it easy.

    Given, Trabelsi, Woodgate, Lucio, Hart, Makelele, Janas, Robert, Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic and Shearer, this lineup has basically become Newcastle's main lineup.  Except for the positions of the two full-backs, which are adjusted according to the opponent's situation, the other nine players have already established their main positions.

    Porto played very hard in the game, and the players on the field were running as hard as they could, while several defenders took turns harassing Ibrahimovic. It was obvious that they wanted to take Ibrahimovic off the field like they did in the first game.  , so that their advantages will be much greater.

    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Mourinho had already expected this and told Ibrahimovic to control his temper before the game.

    Ibrahimovic is not a fool. Naturally, he can see that his opponent is deliberately irritating him. In addition, Mourinho threatened him that if he received another red card, he would stay on the bench for a month, so Ibrahimovic faced  He did not get angry at the opponent's provocation, but instead used his own skills to provoke Porto's defenders. After the first half, Porto's two central defenders and a defensive midfielder each received a yellow card.  I got it all from Ibrahimovic.

    However, offensively, they did a pretty good job. Taking advantage of Newcastle's offensive players and their defenders to fight, before the end of the first half, Mendes took a beautiful long shot in front of the penalty area and broke Given's fingers.  Porto leads 1-0 at home.

    During the halftime break, Mourinho immediately made tactical adjustments and focused his offense on the wing. At the same time, Robert, who was slightly injured, was replaced by Stewart to increase the speed of the wing.

    This adjustment immediately had a miraculous effect. Shortly after the start of the second half, Stewart broke through the wing and created a free kick. Hart drove the ball into the penalty area. Lucio, who assisted from behind, beat Valente with a header to equalize the score.

    Porto did play very hard. Five minutes later, Mendes once again helped them exceed the score. With a supplementary shot in the penalty area, Given was powerless.

    But ten minutes later, Newcastle equalized the score for the second time. This time it was another defender who scored the goal. Trabelsi stepped forward with an assist and then received a pass from Nie Fei and broke into the penalty area and succeeded in volleying.

    Before the end, Porto¡¯s players couldn¡¯t help but start a massive attack, which played into Newcastle¡¯s hands. Through a beautiful counterattack, Nie Fei helped Newcastle take the lead for the first time in the game, and at the same time?? is also the final score.

    After a difficult 3-2 away win over Porto, Newcastle gained the right to qualify. This also made Pei Wei relieved. At least, Newcastle's performance in the Champions League this half season was perfect.

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 605: No opponent is easy to deal with

    The most direct benefit of qualifying for the Champions League group stage one round in advance is that before the start of the quarter-finals, Newcastle can completely focus on the league and League Cup, especially the League Cup, which will be available at the end of February next year.  This confirmed championship was regarded by both Mourinho and Pei Wei as the breakthrough point in Newcastle's 43-year drought.

    After all, the League Cup final is probably between the two games of the European Champions Cup quarter-finals. If it can enter the final, Newcastle can still use its main force to compete in this championship final, and the longer history  Although the FA Cup is much more important than the League Cup, the final of this cup is in May. If Newcastle can go further in the Champions League, or even maintain a higher position in the league  , you can't be distracted in the FA Cup game. The FA Cup will be the only object that Newcastle can sacrifice.

    In Europe's top leagues, the schedule has always been very intensive, which is why it is difficult for even the best teams to win all the championships in a season, especially in the Premier League. Considering the ratings issue, the FA  The League Cup and FA Cup have always been played on weekends, which makes the league schedule more compact and intense, and tests the overall strength of the team rather than the ability of a main lineup.

    In this regard, Pei Wei's transfer operation before the start of the season was quite good. He did not blindly form a super luxury lineup, but chose to equip each position with a player of considerable strength.  Players, this operation will show its benefits over the long game.

    Mourinho does not have eleven players at his disposal.  It's not fifteen or sixteen, but twenty-seven. These twenty-seven players can play at any time. This is very powerful. After all, even if some players are injured, tired or suspended, it will not be too affected.  Newcastle's overall strength.

    After returning to the UK from Portugal, the Newcastle United team only stayed in Newcastle for one day.  He immediately set off to Wolverhampton to challenge the newly promoted Wolves.  This team is a typical newly promoted team. After entering the Premier League, their board of directors did not make any additional investment. The most famous star in the team is probably the former England international Paul Ince, but this player once played for Manchester United and Inter Milan.  Liverpool's midfield superstar is now thirty-five years old. Although his physical condition is not bad, he is no longer as brave as he used to be.

    Another one worth noting is Senegal international player Henry Kamara. Most of the other players are unknowns.  Basically, they are all veterans who helped Wolves reach the Premier League last year. However, with their fairly good level in League One, it is not enough to win the Premier League.

    Now their ranking is also in line with their strength - the first two games of this year's league made Wolves aware of the huge gap between the Premier League and English League One. In the first round of the league, they were slaughtered 5-1 by Blackburn Rovers, and then they were defeated again in their own local area.  Humiliated 4-0 by Charlton at home, they now have two wins, four draws and seven losses in thirteen league games, finishing bottom with 11 points.

    Facing such a team, Newcastle's coaches and players seemed to underestimate the opponent.  In order to prepare for the important game against Liverpool a week later, and the main players had just played a fierce game in Portugal, Mourinho sent a half-main and half-substitute lineup, goalkeeper Harper, and four defenders.  Kufuor, Dawson, Taylor and Bernard, midfielder Speed, Janus, Stewart and Dyer.  The forwards are Shearer and Bellamy, but even this lineup still has six main players from last year. In the eyes of Mourinho and the players, it is more than enough to defeat the bottom team of Wolves.

    They learned their lesson immediately. The Wolves stubbornly resisted Newcastle's attack. They even counterattacked in the 26th minute. Scottish forward Miller's single shot helped the Wolves open the scoring!

    More than 20,000 home fans cheered immediately. In the previous games, they had clearly realized that it was too difficult to avoid relegation with the strength of the Wolves, so they could cheer.  Just every time the team scores a goal!

    This goal was a wake-up call for Newcastle players.  Shearer showed his captaincy immediately, just four minutes later.  He received Dyer's cross from the wing and smashed the ball into the Wolves' goal!

    After equalizing the score, Newcastle continued to bombard the Wolves' goal, but the Wolves defenders were still defending tenaciously, and their goalkeeper Michael Oakes also performed very well, saving Newcastle's goals consecutively.  Shoot and try to keep the goal!

    "You guys played like shit in the first thirty minutes!" During the halftime break, Mourinho scolded the players mercilessly: "And I also made a shit decision, and I actually beat you  It was my fault that I thought you could win easily!Believe me, those Wolves players whose combined worth does not exceed 10 million are ten times, a hundred times better than you. Maybe I should suggest the boss to replace you with them?  They ranked 20th and we ranked fourth, but on the court, your performance did not reflect this difference!  Yes, I sent seven substitutes today, but in my mind, Newcastle does not have any main substitutes now!  What determines the difference in the number of times you play is your status, characteristics and the style of your opponent!  Your performance in the first 30 minutes today was not worthy of the Magpies. It improved a little in the last 15 minutes, but you still have no correct attitude, your offense is disorganized, there is no hierarchy at all, and there is no coordination!  They are also professional players like you!  Why do you look down on them?  When it comes to the attitude of the game, you are even more like amateur players If there is no improvement in the second half, maybe I have to add a little more manpower to the reserve team. David Jeddes (reserve team head coach) has been complaining to me about the manpower.  not enough.  Your average income is more than five times that of Wolves and I hope to see that disparity really reflected on the pitch in the second half.  "

    Mourinho calmed down and then pointed his hand at the substitutes: "Given, Woodgate, Makelele, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, these are the five substitutes I brought today.  I hope to see the substitutions I made in the second half because I was not satisfied with the performance of the players on the field. If the rules allow eleven substitutions, then I will substitute nine in the first half!  Except for goalkeeper Harper, I will replace all the other nine!¡±

    "Also, don't underestimate any opponent Yes, we are very strong now, strong enough to compete for the championship, but this does not mean that we can easily defeat a Premier League team! They and us  It¡¯s a team at the same level, not a third-tier team!¡±

    The players were scolded by Mourinho so much that they dared not say a word, but indeed, their performance in the first half was not worthy of Newcastle's current fourth position - perhaps except for goalkeeper Harper and captain Shearer.

    In the past six months, Mourinho has conquered most of the players through his unique personal charm, so no one will feel resentful when Mourinho scolds him like this, but no matter who it is, he will be scolded.  There is always fire, and the object of venting angerneedless to say?

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's offense became more intense than in the first half, but it was rare to see Newcastle players individually carrying the ball into the Wolves penalty area with a dense crowd. Instead, they began to be organized and organized.  Attack at different levels.

    Just five minutes into the second half, Dyer quickly broke through the opponent's defense on the wing, and then passed into the penalty area. Shearer jumped high and headed the ball. Bellamy received the pass near the penalty spot and headed towards  The opponent's defender was wiped out with one move, and then he stabbed the ball into the door before the opponent's goalkeeper could attack!

    Two to one!  In the 50th minute, Newcastle successfully overtook the score!

    In the 61st minute, after a series of passes from the midfield, Dyer found a gap in the corner of the penalty area and fired furiously. The ball drew a strange arc in the air and flew into the upper left corner of the goal - World  Wave!

    In the 73rd minute, Janus made a beautiful through ball in the middle. Stewart received the ball and broke into the penalty area. He still shot the ball out despite being flanked by two defenders. Oaks, who had never made any mistakes, had a serious problem with his judgment.  He made a mistake and rushed to the back point, but the ball flew into the goal from the direction of the near post

    Before the end of the game, Dyer took a corner kick, and Dawson, who assisted, jumped high in the Wolves penalty area and ended Newcastle's scoring spree with a powerful top shot!

    Five to one, against the Wolves, Newcastle won their first four-goal victory in the league this season!

    And Mourinho also fulfilled his promise. From beginning to end, he did not replace a player. However, every time Newcastle scored a goal, the corners of his mouth turned upward. By the time the game was over, he  His expression has turned into a laugh

    After the game, reporters interviewed Mourinho. When asked why Newcastle's performance in the first and second half was so different between the two teams and whether Mourinho said something during the halftime break, Mourinho replied: "I  Tell them that if the player I replace in the second half is due to reasons other than physical reasons and tactical adjustments, then there will be a place for him in the reserve team. At the same time, I tell them that no opponent is easy to deal with.  Especially opponents in the Premier League, if they don¡¯t know this, they should go to the reserve team and reflect on it.¡±

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 606: The Rich and Poor Family

    The victory over Wolves narrowed the gap between Newcastle and the top team to four points. Arsenal seemed to have exhausted all the bullets in the arsenal after creating the best start and beating Inter Milan away from home. They were defeated at home.  Fulham tenaciously forced the score to zero-0. Arsenal's offensive players created many opportunities during the game, but this time, they were unable to score even a single goal.

    In another strong dialogue, Chelsea relied on Lampard's first-half penalty kick to beat Manchester United 1-0 at home. With this victory, they surpassed Manchester United by one point and jumped to second place in the league.  There is only one point behind Arsenal. However, in the middle of the season, when we are strangled together like now, there will often be major changes after a game, and Ranieri will not be affected by this.  You will feel proud.

    From the end of this round of games to the start of the next round of league games, there is also a fourth round game of the League Cup. Newcastle will face Southampton at home in this round of games. If they win this game, then  Newcastle can enter the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

    Before the semi-finals, the League Cup matches are decided by one game. If there is a tie, it will enter overtime and penalty kicks, and there will not be a second game, so the draw is very important in this kind of game.  Yes, if you are drawn to the home court, in addition to getting a ticket income, you can also have advantages in all aspects.

    Mourinho will naturally not let this advantage go. In this game, he continued to use a half-main and half-substitute lineup, goalkeeper Given.  Defenders Trabelsi, Woodgate, Taylor and Hart, midfielders Makelele, Speed, Viana and Dyer, forwards Ibrahimovic and Viduka partnered.

    Southampton has sent out all their main players. Southampton has performed well since the start of the league this year. At the beginning, it has achieved an unbeaten record of three wins and three draws in six consecutive rounds, including a home goal against Manchester United. Now it is firmly in the middle.  The gap from the top four is a bit big, but it won't easily fall into the relegation zone.

    A mid-tier team like this.  The League Cup and the FA Cup are often considered as a breakthrough direction. After all, the champions of these two cup competitions in England can participate in the UEFA Cup. In any case, it is an opportunity to increase income and fame.

    Therefore, in addition to the injury of chief striker Beattie and his absence, Gordon Strachan sent out the strongest lineup he could field, hoping to knock Newcastle off the road and enter the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

    But facing an opponent they had beaten 3-0 at home, Newcastle didn't want to let them get what they wanted.

    Especially Ibrahimovic - his first official goal for Newcastle was scored against Southampton.  So in this game, he performed particularly well, constantly using his skills and strength to cause trouble for Southampton's defense, and when Southampton's defenders concentrated on marking him, he would accurately  Pass the ball to your teammates.

    With the outstanding performance of Ibrahimovic, Newcastle easily defeated the opponent 2-0 at home and entered the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Both goals were assisted by Ibrahimovic. He first used a beautiful through ball to help Dyer succeed alone.  Then he created a direct free kick through his own breakthrough, and Hart made the penalty kick.

    After this game, Newcastle can finally wait for Liverpool to come to their home court. In such a dense game, being able to win two consecutive home games means that they have a certain advantage over the visiting team in terms of physical fitness, not to mention  Their main players also took turns to rest in previous games.

    The troops and horses are strong.  Compared with the home team, which is waiting for work, the visiting team Liverpool is much unlucky. They have been very unlucky since the beginning of this year's league. The main players have been injured in turns. After fourteen rounds, they only accumulated 21 points and ranked eighth. What's even more terrible is that  , in the League Cup match three days ago, as the defending champions, they lost to Bolton 3-2 at home and were eliminated. The last time Bolton triumphed at Anfield was 40 years ago.

    Head coach Frenchman Houllier couldn't stand the team's poor defensive performance and criticized the players after the game. It's no wonder he was so disappointed.  The first title he won since coaching Liverpool was the League Cup.  And he still won the cup twice, but it was so embarrassing to lose in such a game that he valued.  No wonder he was furious.

    Poor results, unstable military morale, absence of main players One bad news after another made everyone believe that it would be difficult for Liverpool to get past Newcastle, which has performed well recently and has been unbeaten in nine rounds.

    Just look at the players and you will know that Owen is absent, Kewell is absent, and defender Finnan is also absent due to injury. Liverpool appeared at St. James Park with an incomplete lineup: goalkeeper Dudek, defender Otse Mober, and Bee.  Scan, Hyypia, Riise, midfielderFelipe, Hamann, Gerrard, forwards Diouf, Pangler and Heskey.

    Newcastle faced all the main players, goalkeeper Given, defenders Trabelsi, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard, midfielders Makelele, Janas, Robert and Nie Fei, forwards Ibrahimovic and Shearer.  .

    "I really admire Houllier's courage. With such a lack of personnel, he actually dared to line up a three-forward lineup to attack in the away game Isn't he afraid of being beaten by Newcastle's quick counterattack?" William  Mus said with a smile.

    There are many people who think like him. In addition to Newcastle fans, many Newcastle players also think like this.

    Mourinho noticed these signs in the players' hearts, but he did not remind them out loud. It was not that he wanted to increase his prestige among the players in a mysterious way, but that he knew that at this time, he would remind the players.  He may not be able to listen, and Newcastle's results are quite good now, and the recent games have been very smooth. He wants to cool down the players' already inflated arrogance.

    Liverpool is undoubtedly a giant in the Premier League. Although they have not won a league championship since the establishment of the Premier League, their heritage is there, and the team has never lacked stars and local cores. A giant like this will be in decline.  , and cannot be underestimated.

    Newcastle launched a fierce attack at the beginning. Ibrahimovic dribbled past Hamann's defense, and then shot a powerful shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball was saved by goalkeeper Dudek, and Hyypia made a big kick.

    A minute later, Robert beautifully got rid of the young defender Otse Mober, who was playing in the Premier League for the first time, on the left, and then passed the ball into the penalty area. Shearer shook his head under the cover of Ibrahimovic and hit the goal again.  Dirk's wonderful performance, he flew to save Shearer's header, and then pressed the ball tightly under him, giving Ibrahimovic no chance to shoot.

    Although there was no goal, Newcastle's series of performances made Newcastle fans believe that defeating Liverpool would be an easy task. They cheered loudly, and basically every fan had a smile on their face.

    But they couldn't laugh anymore after six minutes. Riise made a long pass from midfield, and Pongler headed the ball over. Woodgate collided with Lucio when he took off. After the ball fell, it was controlled by Murphy.  The famous midfielder calmly fired a shot in the penalty area and broke Given's ten fingers. 1 to 0, Liverpool took the away lead.

    This goal gave the Newcastle players a resounding slap in the face. Although Irving and Kewell are missing, their other players are also famous players in the Premier League, and they are not characters they can easily defend!

    The Newcastle players, who felt humiliated, continued to launch a fierce attack, but the Liverpool people were not afraid to pester them in the midfield, using wide range of running and active fighting to put Newcastle's offense into a quagmire.  Just like Newcastle did against Real Madrid.

    Newcastle players began to understand what Real Madrid's superstars felt in the first half of that game. Almost at the same time they got rid of one player, another Liverpool player would appear in front of them, endlessly.

    At the same time, Liverpool's forwards are always waiting for holes in their defense. Fortunately, Owen's speed forward is not available. It will be difficult for centers like Heskey and Pangler to counterattack quickly. Otherwise, Newcastle's defense will still be in trouble.  to increase.

    Even if they are down, Liverpool is definitely a wealthy club!  A wealthy family in decline is not so easy to deal with.

    It wasn't until the end of the first half that Newcastle got an excellent chance to score. After a series of short passes in the midfield, Newcastle finally tore through Liverpool's solid defense. Nie Fei passed Murphy in the middle and passed.  With a wonderful through ball, Ibrahimovic broke away from Hyypia's defense under the cover of Shearer and rushed into the penalty area, receiving a pass from Nie Fei - a single shot!

    Almost all Newcastle fans stood up, hoping to see Ibrahimovic score this one-on-one goal, but

    "Oh damn! Dudek's attack was so good! Ibrahimovic was a little hesitant to deal with this single-handed ball, and Dudek saved the ball from his feet Robert followed up and hit the goal, and the ball hit high! Newcastle lost  A decisive opportunity!"

    There was unconcealed disappointment in Williams' voice, and the Newcastle fans collectively let out a sigh.

    As soon as Dudek took the goal kick, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. The Liverpool people used their tenacity and unyielding spirit to lead them one goal away from Newcastle, which has been enjoying great success recently. They acted with facts.  Tell them that even if we are down and out, we are still a wealthy family!

    Coming to St. JamesThousands of Liverpool fans at Queens Park were singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" in unison. Liverpool's performance in the first half was definitely worthy of their pride!

 Volume 10, 2003 Europe Volume 10, 2003 Chapter 607: Defeat the wealthy family, we will become the wealthy family

    Newcastle fans were disappointed with this score, but Mourinho was not disappointed. After all, he could see that Liverpool's advantage in the first half came at the expense of a large amount of physical energy. After all, after missing three absolute main players  , Liverpool's overall strength has been greatly affected, especially the absence of Owen, which has caused them to lack speed in the forward line, and they also appear to be much less efficient in counterattacks. Although Diouf is a speed forward,  But Mourinho, a forward like him who has difficulty cooperating with his teammates, has not yet taken notice. Lucio alone is enough to keep an eye on him.

    "Now everyone knows that Liverpool is difficult to deal with." Mourinho looked at the players and said leisurely: "There are still people who think we can easily defeat Liverpoolplease raise your hands!"

    Not a single player raised their hands. The outstanding performance of the Liverpool players in the first half also won their respect. You must know that most of the players in Liverpool today just finished a fierce game three days ago and then immediately rushed from Liverpool.  When they arrived at Newcastle, they were still able to take the lead tenaciously in the first half despite being so tired and lacking their main players. The Newcastle players had to admit that they performed better than themselves.

    "You don't need to be ashamed of this resultAlthough Liverpool's performance in the league this year is not very good, they are still a traditional giant in the English league. For a team like this, if they want to beat them, they must  They have to exert more effort than usual. They are different from the mid-range teams we have defeated. Mid-range teams may give up the game when they are at a disadvantage and are in trouble, but they will not because they have a strong team.  Dignity And winning against this kind of team is a sign of our rise. In the previous games, we lost to Manchester United and Arsenal away from home and drew with Chelsea. They are both the top teams in the league now.  I won't be angry because of this loss and draw, but if we can't win today, it means that we are still the team in the past that can only occasionally challenge for the championship but has no chance of winning the league championship.  We are an ordinary and strong team, but is this our goal? This is how we have spent the past 43 years. Are you still willing to spend this way now?"

    "I don't want to!" the players shouted, shaking their fists. At this point, the goals of the new players and the old players are the same. Naturally, the new players, who are burdened with huge transfer fees, do not want to have to play for Newcastle after they come to Newcastle.  They are fighting for a spot in the Champions League, and the veteran players are tired of the days without a single championship.  Especially stimulated by the good results in the past few months, they are extremely eager to prove themselves, and now Mourinho tells them that defeating Liverpool is a way for them to prove themselves!

    "Very good!" Mourinho waved his hand: "In the second half, we continued to attack, but the focus of the attack must be on the wing, especially the left Their right back Otse Mober was the number one player today.  Played in the Premier League for the first time. Although he showed great potential in previous games, he is only a 19-year-old rookie after all! Laurent (Robert), at the beginning of the second half, was the core of our offense.  You! Use your speed and breakthrough to play with that young man. You are much more experienced than him. I think you should know how to do it! Liverpool does not have a full-time winger when the wing is violent.  When attacking, their midfielder must have to cover the position. At that time, we focused our attack on the middle, and the breakthrough point was Biscayne! He headed the ball well, but turned slowly, and Hyypia  We also have this shortcoming, so we have to play more direct passes in the second half and play directly behind them. On defense, we must pay attention to their counterattacks and the two forwards must also defend when the opponent gets the set ball.  Our midfielders are not tall, you have to help defend the high ball? If you understand, then rest and prepare for the second half! Only by defeating the giants can we prove that we are a giant!"

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle did not disappoint the fans who supported them. At the beginning of the second half, they launched an even more violent attack than the first half!

    Nie Fei returned to the center, while Trabelsi's position was very forward, even to the right midfield position. He did not need to worry about the gaps behind him. After Nie Fei returned to the center, Marclay  Rai and Janus will take turns helping him fill up the ground.

    Nie Fei's right distribution of the ball in the middle created many breakthrough opportunities for Robert and Trabelsi on both sides, especially Robert. The French winger who has been performing very well since the beginning of this season has constantly used his speed and skills to deal with the opponents in front of him.  The 19-year-old young full-back, Otte Semober, performed reasonably well at the beginning, but under Robert's constant impact, he finally began to make mistakes.

    Fifteen minutes into the second half, Robert and Nie Fei played a beautiful one-on-one and then broke through to the left side of the penalty area.?Then he passed Otsemober with a beautiful pass and entered the penalty area!

    It was too late for Otsemobo to turn around. Robert dribbled the ball very quickly and threw him away several meters almost in an instant. When he saw that Robert had already formed a single sword, Dudek had no choice.  Abandoned the door and attacked!

    Robert raised his foot and pretended to shoot, which made Dudek fall to the ground. He immediately made a move and dodged Dudek's outstretched hand!

    Dudek subconsciously raised his foot, which happened to trip over Robert's foot. The experienced French winger immediately half-truthed and fell into the penalty area, rolling around on the ground holding his right foot.

    Dudek immediately jumped up and said that he had not committed a foul, but the referee's whistle had already sounded. He ran to the penalty area, and then pointed to the penalty spot, penalty kick!

    Dudek tried his best to distinguish, but the referee could see clearly that he did tripped Robert, but the move was not too big, so the referee only showed Dudek a yellow card, which was considered to be merciful.  .

    Robert was carried off the field, but he stood up as soon as he came off the field and stood on the edge of the field waiting for the referee to allow him to enter the field.

    Shearer took the penalty kick, as calmly as if he was not disturbed by Dudek jumping around, and accurately scored the ball into the lower right corner of the goal!

    "Alan Shearer! Fourteenth league goal this season! He continues to rank first in the scorer list! We look forward to his first top scorer honor since joining Newcastle, which he deserves.  , and Newcastle owes him!" Williams shouted heartlessly, and the fans kept chanting Shearer's name.

    "Shearer lost a lot by coming to Newcastle, but he also gained a lot" Pei Wei thought after cheering in the box: "If he had rejected Newcastle and gone to Manchester United, maybe Manchester United would be more brilliant, and he  His personal honors will also be more, but if he did not return to Newcastle, how could he gain the love of an entire city? This is something he cannot enjoy in Manchester Which is better or worse, which is more important?  That can only be a matter of opinion, but I think Shearer should be very satisfied"

    This goal did not hit the Liverpool players too much. After all, Newcastle is now one of the strongest teams in the Premier League. There are very few teams that can not concede a goal under their full attack, not to mention it is only a penalty kick.

    In the next game, under the leadership of captain and spiritual leader Gerrard, they continued to compete closely with Newcastle. Gerrard worked particularly hard. As an attacking midfielder, his shadow could be seen throughout the game.  Intercepts, header clearances, long shots in front of the penalty area, breakthroughs from the wing, grabbing points in front of the goal His unyielding figure can be seen everywhere.

    "This is really an outstanding player, his ability, his comprehensiveness, his leadership ability I really want to dig him over."

    Pei Wei was thinking in his heart, but he also knew that this was a very difficult thing. I don¡¯t know how many wealthy clubs in the future wanted to poach him, whether it was Manchester United or Chelsea at home, and the Milan duo abroad.  , Real Madrid, Barcelona and many other giants wanted to poach him, but as a native of Liverpool, he chose to stay in Liverpool simply because this is where he was born and raised.

    Liverpool's head coach Houllier also saw that Newcastle was focusing on the wing. He responded immediately and replaced Pongler with Smicer. This player can play as a winger and a full midfielder. Replacing him is probably  In order to stabilize the wing and increase the suppression ability of the wing.

    "It's a pity that his adjustment was already expected by Mourinho, and the Newcastle players were waiting for this opportunity.

    Robert dribbles the ball forward quickly from the wing, and Ottesemer can only resist and retreat at the same time. He has been thrown away by Robert several times just now, and he no longer dares to make a move easily.

    Hamann pulled to the wing to defend Robert. At this time, Robert suddenly stopped and passed the ball to Bernard who came in behind. Bernard immediately passed the ball across to Janas, who quickly passed the ball to  With Trabelsi on the right, Newcastle quickly changed the location of their attack from the left to the right.

    Liverpool's defensive formation also moved to the right. At this moment, Trabelsi passed the ball to Nie Fei in the middle. Nie Fei didn't stop the ball and directly kicked it through!

    Ibrahimovic quickly inserted it - another single sword!

    Dudek attacked quickly. In the first half, he used a quick attack to resolve a single attack by Ibrahimovic!

    But if Ibrahimovic was blocked by him like this twice in a row, then he would not be worthy of the wages Pei Wei paid for him. Taking advantage of his height, Ibrahimovic took a long stride and dribbled the ball across to get rid of Dudek.  Defend the area, and then quickly push with your right foot!

    &nbsp; Two to one, Newcastle finally completed the overtake!

    And this score is also the final score of this game!

 Volume 10 2003 Chapter 608 The Era of Young People

    After defeating Liverpool 2-1 at home, Newcastle is still ranked fourth, but this fourth place seems to be not much different from the first place - Arsenal is tied again, missing Henry, Vieira and Sun Chenghai.  After the main players on the three lines, Arsenal relied on Adriano's goal in the second half to take the lead against Leicester City, but Ashley Cole's rough tackle after 12 minutes made him score a goal.  Red cards, this is Arsenal's four red cards in the league since the beginning of this season. Leicester City, who had the numerical advantage, finally equalized the score before the end with a shot from Hinett, who came on as a substitute, while Chelsea  They encountered Leeds' stubborn resistance in the away game. In the end, they could only rely on Duff's goalkeeper to draw with the opponent one to one. The biggest winner of this round was Manchester United. They relied on Forlan and Ruud van Nistelrooy's double goals at home.  Defeated Aston Villa for the second time and climbed to the top of the table relying on goal difference.

    After fifteen rounds of the league, Manchester United and Arsenal have 35 points, Chelsea has 34 points, and Newcastle has 33 points. These are the points of the top four. The biggest gap between one and four is only two points.  This is unique since the beginning of the Premier League, and fifth-place Fulham only has 23 points. The league is not halfway through, and only the top four teams are left to qualify for the championship.  Although the team still has a chance, it is too slim to expect that these four teams will not be able to continue.

    The power of money - everyone thinks so. It is no longer news that Manchester United and Arsenal are chasing each other at the top of the standings, and the two new forces joining now are all Newcastle who received huge financial support before the season.  With Chelsea, this once again proves that in modern football, no money is absolutely impossible.

    In the final round of the Champions League group stage three days later, Chelsea, who had already qualified early, did not reluctantly compete for the first place in the group. Real Madrid may value this position.  But Newcastle doesn't care much. After all, after entering the top 16, based on Newcastle's experience in the Champions League, there is no difference between any opponent.

    Therefore, in this game, Mourinho sent out most of the substitutes. Players who rarely played, such as Taylor, Speed, Solano, Bellamy, Stewart, etc., all played. However, the performance of these substitutes was still good.  For good measure, Bellamy's goal helped Newcastle draw Marseille 1-1 at home.  With an unbeaten record of three wins and three draws, they finished second in the group. Real Madrid defeated Porto by one goal at home and got their wish and won the first place in the group.

    The top four of the Premier League all qualified in the group. The Premier League has become the league with the most teams in the Champions League. Inter Milan and Lazio in Serie A both failed. Lazio failed to even qualify for the UEFA Cup. Juventus and AC  Milan has entered the top 16, occupying three seats in La Liga.  Real Madrid, Deportivo La Coruna and Real Sociedad all gained the right to qualify, but Valencia, led by Benitez, lost a key game. They lost to Ajax away from home and ended up with a point.  The gap was aggrieved and ranked third in the group. Benitez could only use his on-the-spot commanding ability in the UEFA Cup.

    The other six teams are Monaco and Lyon in Ligue 1.  Bayern Munich and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia and Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic, four in the Premier League and three in La Liga.  There are two seats each in Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, and one seat each in Eredivisie Eredivisie and Russian Super League. Except for Inter Milan and Valencia, who were unexpectedly eliminated, most of the strong teams have entered the top 16.

    The biggest reason why Mourinho did not let the team strive for the first place in the group, apart from training the new players, is that as we enter December, the Premier League schedule becomes tighter. Newcastle has to play five games throughout December.  league.  One Champions League match, two League Cup matches, eight games in just thirty-one days, this schedule is simply outrageous.

    Therefore, Mourinho must do everything possible to allow the players to get a certain amount of rest. Therefore, after qualifying early, Mourinho¡¯s approach of letting all the main players rest was also understood by the fans.

    This adjustment still had an effect. Three days later, they swept Tottenham 4-0 at home.  With a two-point advantage, they surpassed Chelsea, who unexpectedly lost to Bolton at home in this round.  As third place, we are eyeing Manchester United and Arsenal, who also won this round.  The two veterans showed good form in the game, with Robert and Shearer both scoring twice.  With sixteen goals in sixteen rounds of the league, Shearer surprisingly suppressed countless younger super shooters on the scorer list!

    Look at the names behind him, the Arsenal duo Henry and Ade, the Dutch killer Ruud Ruud, the French geek Anelka, England's golden boy Owen, the Irish genius Robbie Keane Now, these shooters  All the scenery was overshadowed by an old gun!

    In an interview after the game, Shearer highly praised the tactical arrangements of head coach Mourinho: "He is always by my side.Send me on the field when my body is in the best conditionso that I can show my best side to everyone. In addition, I have many reliable teammates around me this year. It is with their help that I can show my best side to everyone.  My goal scoring rate has improved to the level it was when I was twenty-three.  "

    In short, Newcastle is in the best situation now. All players are making great strides towards the same goal. Even if they are on the bench, they have no complaints. Even Bellamy, who has a weird temper, is obediently waiting for his opportunity on the bench.  , work together as one, work hard This is a golden period.

    Three days later, they defeated English League One team West Bromwich Albion 3-1 away from home and entered the semi-finals of the League Cup. Although they were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton in the league, after Christmas  , they won two games in a row, defeated Leicester City and Blackburn, and firmly occupied the third place. After the middle of the league, Manchester United jumped to the top of the list with 47 points through a wave of five consecutive victories.  , Arsenal remain unbeaten, but six draws have put them in second place with 45 points, Newcastle in third with 43 points, and Chelsea in fourth with 40 points.

    In the past half season, the happiest people are undoubtedly Newcastle fans. This year's performance of Newcastle has allowed them to taste the tense and sweet taste of participating in the championship competition for the first time after 1996. This taste  , was brought to them by Pei Wei, because he brought head coach Mourinho and this group of new players.

    On New Year's Eve, Pei Wei booked the largest local hotel in Newcastle and held a large party for the entire team. The reason why the party was not held on Christmas Eve, which is more popular among Europeans, was because the Football Association was too crazy.  , they all arranged a round of games on the second day of Christmas, and there was another league round just two days later. No one had the intention to celebrate this Christmas, and the 19th round of the league ended on the 28th.  Afterwards, the next game would not be an FA Cup match until January 3 next year, so Pei Wei chose this night to hold a club party.

    During the party, Pei Wei gave a small gift to everyone in the club, including the staff - various exquisite small gifts brought from China. The value is not high, but they are very popular.

    Pei Wei didn't make any long speech at the party - Europeans don't do this, and Pei Wei himself didn't like to do this, so after giving out the gifts, Pei Wei announced something that made everyone happy  The cheering carnival order - drink as much as you want, play as much as you want, there is no training tomorrow anyway, training will start the day after tomorrow

    The players were partying outside, but Pei Wei was in a quiet place with the two former presidents John Hall and Freddie Shepherd, as well as the head coach Mourinho and the technical adviser Bobby Robson who had just recovered from illness.  He was having his own celebration in his private room.

    It seems that after Sheppard left the chairmanship of Newcastle, the relationship with Sir Hall has improved again, but it is no wonder that the relationship between the two of them is very good, and their growing distance is also due to the management of Newcastle.  It only started after there were differences. At least they are people who love Newcastle.

    "Pei, I have to toast you." Hall smiled and poured a glass of wine for Pei Wei: "What you said is indeed correct. Your taking charge of Newcastle will indeed bring new hope to the people of Newcastle!"

    Pei Wei picked up the cup: "I just did what I should do Jose's command and the players' efforts are the biggest reasons for the current results. I just provided a stage."

    "It goes without saying, Pei." Shepard also picked up the cup: "To be honest, I was really unwilling at the time, but after half a year, I am convinced that you can do better than me."

    Robson was praising Mourinho: "Jose, you have become an excellent head coach At least, you have surpassed me now. Cheers, Jose!"

    "Teacher, I hope you can be there to guide me in the second half of the season so that I can make fewer mistakes." Mourinho didn't have the demeanor of a madman at this time. After all, Robson can be regarded as the enlightenment teacher in his coaching career.

    "I think we should drink this together Cheers to Newcastle's tomorrow!" Pei Wei raised his glass high.

    The five people drank all the wine in their glasses at the same time. Hall put down the glass and pointed at Pei Wei and Mourinho with a smile: "Look, old guys, young chairman, young coach Now, it is indeed  It¡¯s the age of young people, we old guys are waiting to see you young people do things that we have never done before!¡±

    Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at each other and smiled, seeing the other's ambition in each other's eyes!

    That¡¯s right!  Now is the time for young people!  Whether it is the chairman, coach, or?Players!  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11, 2004 Europe Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 609: Intense after the New Year

    When I was in China, the end of every year was a time for rest, because there was no league during this period, the season was over, and the end of the year was the time to recuperate.

    In the UK, or the entire European continent, it is different. At the turn of the year, it is the busiest time for the Premier League. No wonder Pei Wei, who became the chairman of a Premier League club for the first time, felt a little uncomfortable.

    "What do people from the Football Association think The German Bundesliga has a winter break for more than a month. Serie A and La Liga also have more than a week of vacation. The Premier League only has three days of rest. How about you?  It¡¯s also a golden week,¡± Pei Wei complained.

    "The UK doesn't like this." Su Mei comforted him: "It's okay if you want to give yourself a holiday. Anyway, you have no role in the club now."

    Pei Wei's eyes widened, but Su Mei was right. As a century-old club, it naturally has its own way of running the business, and the people Pei Wei brought have also taken over, and the club is running smoothly.  Good. There is a coach to train the players and direct the game. In addition, Mourinho has said that there is no need to buy players in the winter, so Pei Wei is really free now.

    "Oh, I can't help it. You tell me how busy I was when I was in China. I had to run around in everything Forget it, I'll just be an ordinary fan and enjoy the game. Even though I am not in charge of the team, but  These people are all selected by me" Pei Wei comforted himself.

    On January 3, Newcastle regrouped after two days of rest.  After a day of training, Newcastle began preparations for an away challenge to League One team Bradford City in the third round of the FA Cup.

    The FA Cup is the oldest competition in the world, and in England, this cup is even more valued than the European Champions Cup. This is also a manifestation of the British's conservatism and arrogance. However, in the 1990s,  In the 1990s, after the Premier League was officially established.  Some strong teams don't care too much about this cup competition. After all, the FA Cup only represents honor.  They value more the Champions League and the league, which can bring huge benefits.

    Therefore, the FA Cup has become the most popular competition for the mid-range teams in the Premier League. Especially those mid-range teams that have no worries about relegation and have little hope of entering the Champions League generally use the FA Cup and the League Cup as a competition to enter Europe.  It is a shortcut, after all, the champions of these two cup competitions can directly enter the UEFA Cup. Besides, no matter how small a sparrow is, it is still a championship. After all, it is the championship for all teams in the UK.

    Mourinho did not let these main players who had just resumed training play.  In this game, he sent out almost all the substitutes, and some players who rarely played came on. However, in English League One, they could only be ranked in the middle and lower reaches. The gap between Bradford City and Newcastle is huge.  Yes, you must know that Newcastle's substitutes are all Premier League players like Bellamy, Viana, Griffin, Taylor, Solano and Lualua.

    Solano and Bellamy each scored a goal, and Newcastle easily broke through the third round. Four days later, they relied on Shearer's first-half goal to defeat Leeds at home with a narrow victory.  Newcastle tied Arsenal, who were tied with Everton in the away game, in second place with a goal difference, still four points behind Manchester United, who defeated Bolton 2-1 away from home this round, while Chelsea continued their run.  Unfortunately, they lost a small goal at home. Liverpool, who gradually recovered their strength, has widened the gap with Manchester United to ten points.  Six points behind Arsenal and Newcastle.

    In the game against Leeds, Mourinho did not send all the main players, because in a week, they will welcome the current league leader, the Red Devils Manchester United, at home!

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    The importance of this game is self-evident. The confrontation between the league leader and the second place is definitely a highlight. If Newcastle can win this game, they can reduce the points gap to one point.  , and this is also an excellent opportunity for them. In the previous games, they have maintained an unbeaten streak for thirteen rounds, while Manchester United also achieved six consecutive victories.  But after Christmas they had bad luck.  The main players in the team continued to be injured, and they were on thin ice in winning two consecutive league games.  They were also eliminated in both the League Cup and the FA Cup. All Newcastle people believe that this game will be their best chance to break their five-game losing streak against Manchester United in the league!

    Mourinho also attaches great importance to this game. This is because he would rather take the risk of losing points to Leeds and let several main players have a good rest. If they can win against a team like Manchester United, then Newcastle will gain  The land is not just as simple as three points!

    "This is indeed our best chance. Ronaldinho is absent, Solskjaer is absent, Butt is absent, Djemba is absent, Fletcher is suspended these can be?? is the main force or main substitute of Manchester United. Without them, Sir Alex Ferguson has very few cards in his hand!  And what about us?  We have strong soldiers and horses, almost everyone can play, and it is at our home court. If we win this game, we will only be one point behind them!  "

    Pei Wei excitedly told Mourinho that although he did not expect to win the league championship immediately this season, the opportunity is right in front of him after all. If he does not fight for it, then Pei Wei will not be Pei Wei.

    Mourinho also thinks so. Newcastle lost in the away game in the previous game this season. Although the media and fans gave high praise to Newcastle led by him after the game, for Mourinho,  All he wants is victory!  He has never been used to being a loser!

    Before such intense games, Ferguson was often reluctant to be alone. When being interviewed by a local newspaper in Manchester, he began to attack Newcastle: "Neither Newcastle nor Arsenal nor Chelsea deserve to be Manchester United."  Our opponents in the league because we still won the longest six-game winning streak this season under extremely difficult circumstances. This is something they have not achieved even with strong troops Therefore, only Manchester United is the greatest player in the Premier League.  Even if we are missing six main players, we can still win. Now we are four points ahead in the standings, so we will be at least fourteen points ahead at the end of the season. The results achieved by Newcastle and Chelsea now are quite ridiculous.  , spending 100 million pounds to form a team, and then be able to win the league championship, it only shows that the level of this league is quite low. Obviously the Premier League is not a low-level league, so neither Newcastle nor Chelsea will reach the level.  They want it because we are in the league."

    Mourinho did not show weakness, he immediately responded: "I was honored to be attacked by Sir Alex Ferguson He always does this, when he is not sure of victory against an opponent, he  He will use every method to attack his opponent, and then make his opponent lose his cool Maybe Sir Alex Ferguson thinks that he is the only one in the world who understands psychology. What does it mean to be ahead by four points? I think Sir Alex Ferguson should know very well that as long as he is strong enough,  Even if we are 12 points behind, we can catch up with our opponents, and I believe Professor Wenger will agree with this.¡±

    Coming back from 12 points behind to win the championship - probably when all fans see this sentence, they will think of the miracle that Ferguson led Manchester United to create in 1995. They overtook Newcastle and won the championship. That was also the closest Newcastle came to the league championship.  Once, but the head coach of Newcastle at that time was Keegan, which had nothing to do with Mourinho. Instead, Ferguson suffered such humiliation in 1998. His team was leading Arsenal led by Arsene Wenger by up to 12 points.  But Arsenal completed a great counterattack. After defeating Manchester United at home, they won the league championship that season. Mourinho's words were the same as his usual style, he pointed a knife at the opponent.  Stab in the pit of the heart.

    This time it was Ferguson's turn to remain silent, not because he didn't want to fight back, but because there was no time - when Mourinho counterattacked, he had already led the team to Newcastle, and there was only time left before the start of the game.  It was time for the next day, and at this time Ferguson knew that he should worry more about the game itself.

    However, the British media don't think so. In the past few years, they have been watching the "humiliation" between Wenger and Ferguson. Now there is another Mourinho who dares to confront Ferguson just after landing in the Premier League.  This time it seems that he used his counterattack to silence Ferguson - the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is much more exciting than the confrontation between two people!

    Fueled by the media, this already important battle for first and second place in the league has added to the tension. In addition, fans from both sides already look down upon each other - Manchester United fans after the start of the Premier League  Basically, we can win a championship every year, so naturally we have to keep our eyes peeled. In addition, this year, we are a little jealous of Newcastle's successful purchases in the transfer market, and Newcastle fans have always been jealous of Manchester United's good results.  In addition, in 1996 and 1997, they were beaten by Manchester United and had to settle for runner-up for two consecutive years. They were not very angry. Therefore, it is inevitable for fans from both sides to jeer at each other after meeting. If Newcastle's public security situation were not good, I am afraid that fans from both sides would cause trouble.  When a conflict breaks out, even if there is no trouble, by the time the game starts, the entire focus of Newcastle will be on St. James' Park.

    ¡°It¡¯s so lively after the New Year. It seems like this is a good sign.¡±

    Pei Wei, who was sitting next to Mourinho on the coaching bench, sighed.

 Volume 11, 2004 Europe Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 610: Magpie vs. Red Devil

    After entering the new year, Pei Wei finally gave himself the title of assistant coach - in fact, he had already wanted to do this after watching the ball in the box for a while, mainly because he did not want to compete with the visiting team or the home team in the box.  The chairman sat with a fake smile, which was simply a kind of torture for him, but this is the practice in the Premier League, so Pei Wei simply arranged an assistant coach title for himself, and sat on the coaching bench legitimately.  Continue to watch the game in the way he is most familiar with and accustomed to.

    Anyway, the assistant coach does not need a coaching qualification certificate. He can just report it to the Football Association. As for what the Football Association has to say, Pei Wei doesn't care. Isn't it just a rule that non-team staff cannot enter the venue?  Now that I'm a member of the team, you have no reason to stop me, right?

    It is estimated that the Football Association also felt a headache for his request, but Pei Wei's request may be unreasonable, but it is absolutely in compliance with the regulations. On the contrary, after seeing Pei Wei's move, Newcastle fans became even more dissatisfied with this foreign boss.  I have a good impression - this is definitely a move to show Pei Wei's love for Newcastle, especially since the local Newcastle fans are basically workers. These workers with rough personalities think that Pei Wei's move undoubtedly treats him as a  Be one of them.

    Ferguson glanced at Pei Wei curiously when he sat down. At the same time, he also wondered why Mourinho had no objection to this. After several verbal exchanges with Mourinho, Ferguson also understood.  Mourinho was a ** like himself, and Ferguson thought he would not want to have a boss sitting around and dictating.  But how did he know that Mourinho had long been accustomed to this.

    Ferguson soon stopped thinking about it. After all, Manchester United is indeed in a difficult situation now. The lack of personnel makes him feel stretched in the formation. The absence of six players makes him can only arrange such a lineup:  Goalkeeper Howard, defenders Gary Neville, Ferdinand, Sylvester and O'Shea, and the midfielder due to the absence of Butt, Djemba, Solskjaer and Ronaldinho, he can only use Kleberson and Key.  En plays as a defensive midfielder.  Phil Neville serves as right midfielder and Giggs plays left midfielder.  The forwards are Scholes and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

    Mourinho is much more comfortable with his troops, including goalkeeper Given, defenders Kufuor, Lucio, Woodgate and Bernard, midfielders Makelele, Janas, Nie Fei and Robert, and forward Ibrahimovic.  With Shearer.

    Before the start of the game, Newcastle Club held a small ceremony, and Pei Wei presented a small medal to Given on behalf of the club.  The Arabic numeral "200" is engraved on it in recognition of the goalkeeper's huge contribution to the club in the past seven years - today's game is Given's 200th league appearance for Newcastle.

    Facing Manchester United, which was short of a major general, Newcastle did not launch a fierce attack at the beginning. The lessons learned from the game against Liverpool made them never underestimate any opponent. You know, even Liverpool, which was short of a major general, was so difficult to deal with.  , let alone Manchester United.

    After nearly ten minutes of testing each other.  Newcastle launched the attack first. Robert dribbled the ball forward from the wing, and then suddenly took a long shot thirty meters away from the goal!

    This long-range shot was of very high quality. Howard made a save but did not touch the ball. However, the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar and flew out of the baseline amidst the sighs of Newcastle fans.

    Three minutes later.  Manchester United launched a counterattack. After taking the ball in the middle, Kleberson suddenly took off and hoisted the ball into the penalty area from a long distance. Ruud van Nistelrooy got in front of Woodgate and shot the ball higher than the crossbar.

    Newcastle quickly launched a counterattack. Given kicked the ball into the frontcourt. Shearer grabbed the ball in front of Sylvester and passed it to Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic did not stop the ball and directly pushed the ball forward and then quickly  He chased after him, grabbed the ball in front of Ferdinand, and then turned around and volleyed hard from the penalty area line.  The ball was punched out by Howard.  Gary Neville, who returned to defense, immediately made a clearance.

    After this attack, Newcastle's offense began to become simpler.  No matter who is getting the ball, he lobs into the penalty area. Hiller is as brave as a young rookie, fighting for the top, ferrying, and shooting in the penalty area Sylvester is not his opponent at all.  Under Le's constant impact, Newcastle's offense became more and more fierce.

    In the 17th minute, Hiller was elbowed by Sylvester while fighting for the top, causing blood to flow from the corner of his mouth immediately. Sylvester's move escaped the eyes of the referee, but failed to escape the eyes of the fans at the scene.  Countless curses poured down from the stands, and countless murderous glances were directed at him - at St. James' Park, Shearer was a god!  All the fans in the audience are his believers!  In front of 50,000 believers, the God in their hearts bleeds. Sylvester did a very stupid thing, which also madeHe became the most unpopular person at St James' Park. Whenever he appeared on the pitch in the future, he would always be accompanied by crazy boos.

    Under the cover of Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, Robert's free kick deceived Howard, but failed to hit the goal - his shot was only fifteen centimeters higher, almost grazing the crossbar and flying out of the baseline.

    The bleeding from the corner of his mouth did not affect Shearer's performance. He is still the person who causes the most headaches for Manchester United's defense. His strength, impact and active fighting in the frontcourt have caused a lot of trouble for Manchester United's defense. They  The mistakes began to increase.

    In the 25th minute, Gary Neville chose to pass back to the goalkeeper under the pressure of Robert, but the power of his pass seemed too light!

    Shearer quickly chased the ball, and Howard immediately abandoned the goal and attacked. Judging from the speed of both sides, whoever has a chance to get the ball first!

    The Newcastle fans shouted wildly. In their cheers, Shearer was as agile as if he was ten years younger!

    Ten meters, five meters, two metersthe distance between the two people is rapidly shrinking!  Almost at the same time, they approached the ball!

    Hiller stretched out his foot to hook the ball, but Howard quickly fell to the ground and pounced on the ball with both hands!

    The two collided hard and the ball rolled sideways!

    "Penalty kick!" A thunderous voice sounded in the stands of St. James' Park Stadium, mixed with the shouts of Manchester United fans: "Fuck!"

    Then, fans from both sides immediately began to yell at each other. Newcastle fans said: "Fuck your mother! It's obviously a penalty kick!"

    "Shearer is a liar!" Manchester United fans also fought back without showing any weakness.

    Howard, who was still lying on the ground, stretched out his hand to hug the ball. Referee Durkin hesitated and did not make any indication.

    "This is definitely a bad foul! Shearer obviously controlled the ball first! It should be a penalty kick and a red card!" Mourinho jumped up from the coaching bench and protested loudly.

    And Ferguson stood up and applauded gracefully, indicating that the referee's decision was extremely correct, extremely wise, and extremely decisive.

    The fourth official came to stop Mourinho, and Mourinho complained to him in turn: "This is obviously a penalty! There is something wrong with this penalty!"

    "If you have any questions, you can complain to the referee committee after the game. Now please go back to your position." The fourth official waved his hand.

    Mourinho waved his right hand upwards to express his dissatisfaction, turned around and walked towards the coaching bench, muttering as he walked: "Oh my god, this is obviously a serious foul! Damn it!"  , Manchester United will never be awarded a penalty kick in the game"

    The Newcastle players on the field also surrounded the referee to protest. Shearer even ran 40 meters to protest to the referee. The Manchester United players next to him sneered: "This is obviously not a penalty kick. The referee made the correct call!  "

    "Forget it, forget it! Stop arguing, we don't win by penalty kicks!" Mourinho shouted on the court: "Go back to your positions and attack! Use real goals to prove that we are absolutely  Better than them!"

    Ferguson rolled his eyes, this kid, doesn¡¯t he understand any humility?

    The game restarted, and the Newcastle players, who thought they had been wronged, continued to launch a fierce attack, suppressing Manchester United, which lacked many main players, and could not breathe.

    Ruud van Nistelrooy also had to return to defense. He lacked the ability to break through on the right, and Giggs on the left was entangled by Kufuor. Keane was under more pressure. In the case of defense, he simply had to play in the frontcourt.  There is no support, and his personal ability to break through with the ball is not strong. This is the reason why Manchester United has been passive during this period.

    Breakthroughs, transfers, long passes, pulls, lobs The next 20 minutes or so became the performance time of Newcastle's offense. They used strong pressure to force Manchester United to retreat into their own half and constantly committed fouls.  In order to slow down their offense, Newcastle's two central defenders were about to become forwards during this period. The constant access to frontcourt set pieces kept them in Manchester United's penalty area preparing for headers.

    However, compared with the weakness in offense, Manchester United did a very good job in defense. Ferdinand showed his worth as the number one defender in the Premier League. He controlled the high-altitude ball very well. In addition, almost all the players returned to defense. Manchester United was in  A solid barrier was built in the restricted area.

    In this case, Newcastle can only continue to lob high balls into the penalty area from both wings. At this time, Ibrahimovic can only regard himself as a center, competing with those rough-skinned defenders for headers. Time,  Just like this, it passed by minute by minute.

    Before the end of the first half, Manchester UnitedAfter taking a breather from Newcastle's stormy attack, they launched two more threatening attacks. First, Ruud van Nistelrooy created a free kick, and Giggs' shot hit the wall directly.  In stoppage time, Kleberson made a pass from the wing, but Giggs' header failed to withstand the force. Given easily confiscated the ball.

 Volume 11 2004 Europe Volume 11 2004 Chapter 611 A new era begins

    The first half of the game is over. Judging from the score, this is a boring first half, but anyone who has watched this game will not come to such a result. Newcastle took advantage of the home court to attack aggressively, and  Manchester United responded calmly and used defense to make Newcastle's offense futile. Moreover, they did not just defend. Several counterattacks were still extremely sharp. From a viewing point of view, this was still a wonderful first half.

    "We played well in the first half, what we lacked was just a goal." Mourinho said to all the players: "They are almost unable to support now, and they can only cause us a little trouble through counterattacks.  That¡¯s it. Although they have won six consecutive victories, their players have consumed too much energy in the winning streak. There is an old saying in China, to the effect that no matter how fierce the arrows are, when their flight momentum reaches the end, they will not be connected.  The lightest and thinnest gauze cannot penetrate Now Manchester United is the arrow that has flown to the end, but we are not thin gauze. In the second half, we continued to put pressure on them and patiently searched for their defense.  When we score the goal to break the deadlock, the victory of this game will come towards us.¡±

    Mourinho's words were filled with strong self-confidence, and this self-confidence also affected the players very well: "The Manchester United dynasty is almost coming to an end, and the players who have supported them in creating one brilliance after another have begun to  Going downhill, in the next few years, all they can do is accumulate their own ability, and they will never have a chance to win the championship, at least until Ferguson builds a great enough team.  In the next few years, we will stand at the top of the Premier League, and the game that marks our top position will be our victory over the defending champion today! Patience, we must be patient, we have an absolute advantage as long as we can.  If we maintain this advantage, our victory will come smoothly!¡±

    "Guys. I think you all should know what a difficult time it is for us right now."

    In the Manchester United locker room, Ferguson was also lecturing the players, but at this time, Ferguson was not like the usual "hair dryer" who flew spittle everywhere in the locker room: "We are missing several important players.  Players, in the past month, we simply could not field a complete lineup to face our opponents in the league, but even in this unfavorable situation, we still won the longest six-game winning streak of the season.  , even Arsenal, who have been undefeated so far, have not been able to win six consecutive games Your performance makes me proud, really."

    The players are all looking at Ferguson. They rarely hear Ferguson's words like this. As a coach with an extremely strong competitive spirit.  Ferguson was never satisfied with the performance of his players.

    "I think through the first half of the game, everyone should have an understanding of our opponents. They are very strong, really strong. We defeated them at home half a year ago, but it was also difficult to win. At that time, their new players  The players haven't integrated into the team yet, and now they are a unit. In the first half, they suppressed us for a long time, but we still withstood the pressure, which was good, really good."  Ferguson paused, and then said to the players in a voice full of emotion: "Now I ask, just in the second half, we can continue to withstand their offense. Newcastle is a young team. From the chairman to the players, everyone is very  We are so young If we cannot attack for a long time, we will definitely become impatient. At that time, it will be time for us to counterattack. We must improve the efficiency of our counterattack and kill them with one strike when their defense line shows flaws. We must be patient and endure it!  Given the disadvantage on the field, victory is what we need most.¡±

    Mourinho and Ferguson emphasized patience at the same time. This may not have been expected by both parties, but it also seems to prove that both of them attach great importance to their opponents, otherwise they would not emphasize so much on the players.  Stay calm.

    When facing a powerful opponent, any impatience may be a fatal mistake. Obviously, both Ferguson and Mourinho understand this.

    During the halftime break, the Newcastle fans were not idle. Being able to beat the old strong team, their enemy Manchester United, at home was enough to make them extremely excited. During the entire halftime break, they had been together.  Singing Newcastle's team anthem "inghome newcastle" loudly, the voices of Manchester United fans were almost inaudible.

    When they saw players from both sides appear on the court, they even let out cheers like a landslide and tsunami. They chanted the names of all the Newcastle players, eagerly looking forward to defeating Manchester United and then winning in one go.  League Championship.

    "With such passionate fans, why can't we win the championship?" Pei Wei said to Mourinho enthusiastically.

    Mourinho smiled and did not answer. The enthusiasm of the fans is obviously not enough. It also requires a strong and united team, strong financial backing and wise and decisive command. Otherwise, Newcastle would have been the dominant player in the Premier League.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle continued to launch an onslaught, and Manchester United suffered another major blow. Shortly after the start of the second half, Giggs injured his foot during a fight with Kufuor and could only limp.  At the end of the game, a livid Ferguson could only replace him with Forlan. Scholes retreated to the midfield. Manchester United lost their only player in the frontcourt who could organize the offense, and Newcastle's offense became more and more unscrupulous.

    Giggs' dismissal was definitely a major blow to Manchester United, and it also cleared the last obstacle in front of Newcastle - Manchester United's forwards did not have the ability to break through with the ball. After losing Solskjaer and Ronaldinho in the midfield, they  The only player left who can break through with the ball is Giggs. Now that even Giggs is off the field, how can we counterattack?

    Originally, Ferguson could still give it a try, but this time the blow was indeed too big.

    Just five minutes after Giggs left the field, Gary Neville fouled Nie Fei in the midfield and received a yellow card. While he was still complaining to the referee, Nie Fei quickly took the free kick.  out!

    The ball accurately landed at the feet of Ibrahimovic at the edge of the penalty area. Shearer ran over and drew Ferdinand's attention a little. Ibrahimovic immediately made a beautiful horizontal dribble and got rid of Ferdinand's defense!

    Sylvester rushed over, but Ibrahimovic immediately turned around and passed him!

    "Oh my god, what did I see! The 1.92 meter tall man danced a waltz!" Williams shouted exaggeratedly.

    After getting rid of Sylvester, only goalkeeper Howard is left in front of Ibrahimovic!

    Ibrahimovic took two big steps to catch up with the ball, and he shot the ball furiously!  The ball flew past Howard's armpit and rushed into the goal!

    "goooooooooooal! Ibrahimovic scored his eighth league goal of the season! Beautiful personal performance!"

    Ibrahimovic opened his arms and hugged Shearer tightly. If it weren't for Shearer's interference, he probably wouldn't have been able to get rid of Ferdinand's defense so smoothly. Although he didn't score, Shearer still showed his value from the other side.  !

    "In addition to Shearer, we finally found a trustworthy striker! When our chairman Pei Wei bought Ibrahimovic for a very high price of 17 million pounds, many people were doubting  , but does anyone still doubt it? No! And he is only 21 years old and has a bright future! I think everyone in Newcastle does not need to worry about the forward line after Shearer leaves, because we already have a trustworthy team.  "The replacement!" Williams' shout was almost the voice of Newcastle fans.

    Ibrahimovic¡¯s goal became the straw that broke the camel¡¯s back.

    As Mourinho said, the current situation of Manchester United is that "the strength of the crossbow cannot penetrate the enemy". Continuous injuries have brought Manchester United's potential to the limit. Although these championship-level players have played their best  ability to win six consecutive league games, but in the process they have exhausted their last bit of energy. When facing the overall strength of Newcastle, although in the first half they could still rely on experience and  Newcastle has been struggling until now, but after losing the ball, the last psychological defense has been broken.

    If Giggs is still there, maybe they can teach Newcastle some lessons through counterattacks, but now that he has been injured and is off the field, except for Forlan, who can also bring a few kicks, no one else in the midfield has the ability to break through on their own.  to create some opportunities for the team.

    Ferguson replaced Phil Neville with South African midfielder Fortune, in an attempt to bring about some breakthroughs through his personal ability, but Mourinho immediately replaced Robert, who was in declining physical condition, with Stewart, allowing Bernard to focus on  Put it all on defense.

    In the following games, although Newcastle's offense declined, they still firmly controlled the situation on the field and did not give Manchester United any decisive opportunities. In the 80th minute of the second half, Jenas received a wonderful pass from Nie Fei.  After passing the ball, he took a long shot 20 meters away from the goal. The ball quickly flew into the dead center of the goal. Two to zero, Newcastle completely sealed the victory.

    Ferguson had no choice but to replace forward Ruud van Nistelrooy with Bellion and announced that he would give up the game. When the cheers in the stands of St. James Park became louder and louder, the referee blew the whistle to end the game!

    Mourinho shook his fist fiercely and walked towards Ferguson."A new era has begun, Sir."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 612 Temptation

    After the league round, the British media used a large chapter to introduce in detail Castle's victory in this game not only broke the shameful record of losing to Manchester United in five consecutive league games, but also narrowed the gap between themselves and the leaders.  It was reduced to one point. In another game, the main players returned one after another. Arsenal also won the victory. They defeated Middlesbrough 4-1 at their home court and regained the points with a goal difference advantage.  In the second position, Newcastle fell to third place. Chelsea, who also won this round, narrowed the point gap between Manchester United and Manchester United to seven points. Ranieri and his disciples have rekindled their hope of winning the championship.

    This victory is a great encouragement for Newcastle. In the past ten years, Newcastle's only two closest chances to the championship were ruthlessly extinguished by Manchester United. Therefore, for Newcastle, being able to defeat Manchester United and  Narrowing the points gap with them is equivalent to overturning the biggest mountain above, and the future is bright.

    After this game, the Premier League ushered in a rare week without double matches. Newcastle's next game is also at home, so they have plenty of time to rest.

    Because of the schedule, the twenty-second round of the league match between Newcastle and Fulham was scheduled to be held on Sunday night. In other words, this game is the last game of this round.

    So when the other games in this round ended, Newcastle fans all became excited.

    Arsenal relied on Henry's goal to beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the away game. Chelsea was tied 0-0 at home by Birmingham City. Manchester United suffered two consecutive defeats in the league and has yet to return from injury.  After losing Giggs in the last game, Ferguson could only send two young players from the second team to participate in this game. As a result, they lost 0-1 away to the previously bottom-ranked Wolves.  !

    The Wolves have two former Manchester United stars, Irish full-back Irvine and English midfielder Ince, but the players who taught Manchester United a lesson in this game were not these two former superstars, but the little-known Scottish player  Forward Miller!  His lightning strike in the 67th minute helped Wolves defeat Manchester United 1-0 and get rid of the embarrassment of being at the bottom!

    Of the two teams currently ahead of Newcastle in the standings, Manchester United is only one point ahead of Newcastle.  Arsenal leads by three points and a two-goal difference.  As long as Newcastle can defeat Fulham at home with a score of more than three goals, then they will be at the top of the Premier League standings since 1996!

    Newcastle, led by Keegan, led Manchester United by twelve points at the most that season. That was also the first time Newcastle appeared at the top of the standings since the 1990s!  In the latter season, although Dalglish also led Newcastle to second place in the league, Manchester United's advantage that season was huge.  Newcastle have never even finished first in the standings once!

    ???For seven years - Newcastle people have been waiting for Newcastle United's name to appear at the top of the Premier League standings for seven full years!

    However, this goal is not so easy to obtain, although Fulham lost their top scorer Frenchman Saha (bought by Manchester United) a few days ago.  But they still rank fifth in the standings!  This means that this season, they are definitely one of the top teams in the Premier League - although the gap between fifth place and the top four is huge!

    Although it is not too difficult for Newcastle to defeat Fulham. After all, they have defeated both Manchester United and Liverpool here, but defeating Fulham and defeating Fulham with three goals can  Not a concept!

    Therefore, before the game started, Mourinho did not make this request, although he was also eager to see Newcastle's name ranked first in the standings, but he knew.  Football matches cannot be played with the mentality of winning a few goals. The consequences of doing so are often not able to achieve even a small victory!

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    "You all must remember that this is just an ordinary league game. If we win, we will tie the team with the first place in the standings. It will add three points to our points. If we tie, we will add one point. If we lose,  , Nothing, it¡¯s that simple.¡± Mourinho smiled and said to the players: ¡°Don¡¯t listen to those people in the newspaper talking about six or seven years. That is the past and has nothing to do with you.  , If you lose the victory that you could have achieved just to win three goals, then you are called a fool. I think you are all quite smart, so you probably won't make such a mistake, right?"

    Mourinho¡¯s words made everyone laugh. No one who can become a professional player is a fool. Although there are many players who often do stupid things, these players in Newcastle do not have that kind of character now.??In Pei Wei¡¯s words, ¡°Everyone is excellent.

    Similar.  "

    "What Jose said is right." Pei Wei also spoke on the side. As an assistant coach, he now also has the power to enter the locker room, although this was dissatisfied by many people at the beginning, because in English football  The locker room is generally very traditional and mysterious, and it is impossible for outsiders to enter, but after getting used to it, that's all. After all, Pei Wei behaves like a real assistant coach and is never in the locker room.  He pointed fingers, and his habit of hosting one or two players at home for dinner every week was not in vain. At least many players had a good relationship with him, so gradually no one objected.

    "The so-called records are meaningless What's the use of ranking first in the standings in the middle of the league? The most important thing is to be in that position at the end of the league! I am a businessman and will not pay attention to those flashy things.  Things, real benefits are the most important thing.¡±

    Mourinho nodded: "So in this game, we should not pursue any big victory too much. For me, one to zero is the safest and most practical way to win. Today's tactics are still  As always, defend firmly while launching an attack, combine the wings and center, pay attention to the success rate, keep up with the speed when counterattacking, and at the same time prevent the opponent's quick counterattack. Fulham lost one of its most threatening offenses after Saha left.  point, but we must also pay more attention to defense, because their offensive points are no longer limited to one person Do you understand? "

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "I'm still a little worried."

    After the players and assistant coaches all set off to the field, Pei Wei, who deliberately stayed behind, grabbed Mourinho: "Although we have reduced the pressure for them, I can still see from their eyes that they are still  Care about this very much.¡±

    "How can I not care" Mourinho smiled bitterly: "The temptation of being number one in the standings even I almost couldn't help it, if it weren't for my reason reminding me. Look at the composition of our players.  Well, the new players are full of ambition, and the old players are also inspired with the greatest fighting spirit. They are eager to win and be first. This can play a very good motivating effect in normal times, but in this kind of situation, they can be directly touched.  They will lose their composure when faced with temptations. All we can do is help them reduce their stress.¡±

    "That's true" Pei Wei nodded, and then couldn't help but say: "If we can really win three goalsthen we will be really awesome."

    Mourinho pointed at Pei Wei, and Pei Wei laughed awkwardly.

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    The enthusiasm of Newcastle fans will never diminish, and in today's game, their enthusiasm was almost twice as much as usual - this was all due to the media's fueling before the game, and Fulham obviously felt that they were being affected.  In order to express contempt, their head coach, the youngest coach in the Premier League, the 33-year-old Welshman Chris Coleman, declared in an interview before the game that no matter what, Fulham will be honored.  And the battle - "Even if Newcastle wins the championship this season, it has nothing to do with us, but no matter what, we will not let Newcastle top the standings after defeating us - even if it is only temporarily."

    Fulham veteran Clark Lee, who has played for Newcastle for eight seasons, also said that although he still loves Newcastle very much and will not celebrate even if he breaks through Newcastle's goal in the game, he still does not want Newcastle to  After defeating the team he led to reach the top of the list, it is worth noting that Clark Lee's last season at Newcastle was the 96-97 season when Keegan almost created a miracle.

    Coleman did not break his promise. In this game, he sent out all the main lineup except Saha, who has been transferred. The goalkeeper is the Dutch national goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, and the defenders Goma, Melville, Harry, and He  Dessen, midfielder Sean Davis and Inamoto Junichi, Boa Moute and Malbranque are on the left and right, Clark Lee is forward, and the lone forward is Jamaican international Hales.

    Mourinho did not make too many adjustments, including goalkeeper Given, defenders Trabelsi, Lucio, Dawson and Hart, midfielders Makelele, Janas, Robert and Nie Fei, and forward Ibrahimovic.  With Shearer, except for Dawson who replaced the injured Woodgate, the other main players basically played. Obviously, Newcastle also wants to win this game.

    ??Winning three goals will lead to the top of the standings - with this temptation, Newcastle players started this game.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 613 Looks Beautiful

    Flying to the center to get the ball, Nie Fei is now a midfielder in Newcastle's offense, but he is not fixed on the right. Generally speaking, if Kufuor is on the court, he will stay more on the right.  , and if Trabelsi plays, he will spend more time in the middle, leaving the right corridor to Trabelsi.

    Junichi Inamoto immediately came up to him. As a Japanese international, he performed well in the World Cup but did not change his situation at Arsenal. After the World Cup, he returned to the domestic Osaka Steel Bar to play for him.  He is on loan from Fulham, but he is not the absolute main force in Fulham. Today, he was only qualified to play because of Knight's suspension.

    So he hopes to perform well in this game and work hard to gain a foothold in the Premier League. Keeping an eye on Nie Fei is the task given to him by head coach Coleman.

    However, he has already suffered all the hardships brought to him by Nie Fei in the World Cup. Now Nie Fei is in his prime period as a player, and he is not inferior at all against the famous defensive midfielders in the Premier League. So what?  It's something he can control.

    After several consecutive changes of direction to escape, Inamoto Junichi was still closely following Nie Fei, but Nie Fei could feel that his steps were starting to become a little messy.

    After a two-on-one with Trabelsi, Nie Fei switched to the right, and then facing Junichi Inamoto who was catching up, he suddenly swung the ball toward the baseline and forced a breakthrough!

    Junichi Inamoto was not slow either, and he caught up closely. Nie Fei made an emergency stop, and Junichi Inamoto also stopped.  Then quickly break through to the bottom line again!

    Junichi Inamoto gritted his teeth and chased after him. Seeing that Nie Fei had already kicked the pass, he immediately took the risk and made a flying shovel from Fei's side and behind!

    His relatively big action adventure was successful. Nie Fei did not expect that Junichi Inamoto could catch up so quickly. The ball hit Junichi Inamoto's foot and bounced out of the baseline.

    ¡°It¡¯s not bad, it¡¯s a little better than the World Cup.¡±

    After looking at Junichi Inamoto, Nie Fei smiled and said something in English, and then prepared to take the corner kick.

    This slightly mocking remark made Junichi Inamoto furious - this guy.  To actually speak in such a contemptuous tone!

    Inamoto Junyi held back all his energy and wanted to make Nie Fei look good.  But now Nie Fei has gone to take the corner kick, and he has no way to deal with Nie Fei for the time being.

    Dawson and Lucio rushed forward one after another, and Janus and the two forwards were also crowded in the penalty area. Their height and heading ability were not bad.  Set pieces have always been an important means of Newcastle's offense.

    After observing the situation in the penalty area, Nie Fei took off his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area.

    Fulham¡¯s penalty area immediately became a crowd, with both sides trying to gain a spot in front of the other.  Janus jumped high near the penalty spot, but an opponent's defender was also close to him. Janus was unable to resist the force. The ball touched the top of his head and then fell to the back point.  .

    Dawson was originally ambushing at the back point to prepare for a header, but the ball landed very low. He caught up with the ball and saw that a defender had already rushed towards him, so he immediately kicked off and passed the ball to  In front of the door!

    Shearer took a step forward and took a volley shot in front of everyone!

    Melville rushed over and stood in front of Hiller regardless of his own safety.  The ball hit him and bounced to the other side, and Ibrahimovic appeared in front of the ball!

    Without politeness, Ibrahimovic swung his right foot and swept the ball.  The shot four meters away from the goal, even if Ibrahimovic's shooting skills were even worse, he would not have made a mistake!

    The ball flew into the goal quickly!  Stir up the white net and raise it high!

    ¡°Gooooooooo¡ª|Opened the door to victory! We are unstoppable!¡± Williams raised his arms and shouted, and then his voice was immediately drowned in the huge cheers!

    All the players ran towards Ibrahimovic. First, Robert rushed to the ground and pushed Ibrahimovic to the ground with his arms open and still pretending to be cool. Then he pressed on him. Then, other players also followed one after another.  Pressing forward, Ibrahimovic cried out in agony: "Damn it, is this how you treat the man who scored the goal?"

    After celebrating happily for almost a minute, the Newcastle players stood up, laughing and running towards their own half.

    "Today's game looks like it will go well." Pei Wei said to Mourinho with a smile as he clapped his hands and sat down on the coaching bench.

    "It's just a goal." Mourinho maintained his calm image: "But is this how Coleman prepared? It makes me feel a little disappointed.

    But this ball movement?Yes, Ibra just happened to move to the goal. His sense of smell is not that sensitive, and this kind of follow-up shot in front of the goal is not his style.  "

    "The right time, the right place, the right people and the right people are all on our side Haha, the question now is, can we win three wonderful goals and put us on top of the damn points" Pei Wei laughed: "  There is a huge gap in strength between Fulham and us, and a goal so early will only make them collapse faster.¡±

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    To say that Coleman was not prepared for this game would be wronging him. In fact, Coleman had no ambition to score points in today's game. All he wanted to do was to disgust Murray.  It's just Neo and Newcastle - it doesn't matter if you lose, as long as you don't lose three. This is the order he gave to the players before the game.

    Therefore, although they conceded a goal in just four minutes of the opening, Fulham's players were not greatly affected. They continued to start the game cautiously, solidifying the midfield, advancing layer by layer, and quickly returning to defense, just like just now  The ball didn't count the same.

    "What Coleman did was so embarrassing." BBC's Lawrenson couldn't help but say. He is famous for his sharp criticism: "I didn't expect that he only played to not lose three goals  This is simply a shame for the coach. If he loses only two goals in such a temperless manner, it will not have any impact on Newcastle, and Fulham will become the target of criticism Thirty-three years old, still too young  Younger.¡±

    "This approach is indeed too unenterprising But Mark, it seems that we should not make judgments so early. After all, he can bring Fulham to fifth place, which has proven his strength. I think  , maybe he has some intentions," the moderate Lineker said with a smile.  The neutral Hans shrugged his shoulders and made no comment.

    Although it was evaluated as "shameful and unenterprising", Fulham's defense did have a very good effect. Newcastle originally planned to take advantage of the goal from the beginning to continue to expand the score, but their ferocious offense failed  Constantly frustrated in front of the opponent's defense, the opponent's five-man midfielder protected the penalty area very well. Although their two central defenders are relatively old, their heading and height are quite good. This kind of retreat defense is just right.  be able to utilize their strengths.

    Crosses from the wing, long shots, forced breakthroughs, luring the opponent out through back-and-forth passes Newcastle tried their best to attack, but Fulham's defense remained firm. Of course, Newcastle's offense lacked a little bit.  Due to luck, several of their shots were about to go in, but they were saved by the Fulham defender who was desperately defending.

    But Newcastle still expanded the score before the end of the first half. This goal was a typical British goal-Robert broke through and created a corner kick. Hart accurately drove the ball to the front point, and Luci assisted later.  Ao grabbed the point, swung his head five meters in front of the goal and headed the ball into the upper left corner of the goal.

    "Go! Our soldiers expanded the score, Lucio's beautiful header in front of the goal! Even though Fulham concentrated six to seven defenders in front of the goal most of the time, they still couldn't stop it.  We will expand the scoreThe Magpies are now the strongest, we are invincible!" While cheering, Williams did not forget to make a little mockery of his opponents.

    Two to zero, Newcastle ended the first half with a perfect performance. The Newcastle fans in the stands were happily discussing when they would get the third goal. The players who walked into the locker room were also talking and laughing. Indeed, they  After playing a perfect first half, with Fulham's performance in the game today, it is not difficult for Newcastle to score in the second half. It seems that Newcastle will top the Premier League table for the first time in seven years.

    Everything looks so beautiful.

    Mourinho did not make any adjustments during the halftime break because he really had nothing to say - Newcastle played a perfect half of the game, not only scored two goals, but also scored 40 goals in the entire first half.  In five minutes, Fulham didn't create any good opportunities at all, and the three or four shots they took were both high and wide. To be able to beat fifth place in the league to this level, Newcastle's performance couldn't be better.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 614 The Great Goal

    Chapter 614 The Great Goal

    There was a joyful atmosphere in the locker room. Even Pei Wei and Mourinho felt that they were a little too nervous before the game. In any case, the gap between the two sides was there. It didn't matter if they didn't score in the second half. After all, one  The goal difference is nothing. Being able to win three goals and reach the top of the standings is the icing on the cake. It is not a pity to fail to achieve this goal. For a professional team, the most important thing is three points, and there is still a lot left in the league.  For a long time, there is no need to work so hard for a ball now.

    So in the locker room, he only emphasized that the offense in the second half should be more stable, and then pay attention to the opponent's counterattack, and can recycle it appropriately to lure the opponent to attack, and then use counterattack to expand the score - for Newcastle who are now rich in offensive methods  For example, a two-goal lead allows Mourinho to make any adjustments.

    After the start of the second half, neither side made any substitutions. Newcastle continued their offense, while Fulham still defended - although now it seems that their defeat is determined, and the only thing that supports them to continue to resist is probably the third goal.  .

    However, Newcastle's pressure on Fulham seemed to be much weaker than in the first half. At least they did not immediately start pressing on the spot after losing the ball like they did in the first half, but instead responded to the defense in a structured manner after being harassed.  This is understandable, after all, no team can suppress the opponent forever.

    Fulham also started to organize a few attacks, but the single forward did not pose much threat to Newcastle's defense. Midfield organizer Clark Lee was under tight surveillance by Makelele and made several passes.  Both Dawson and Lucio, who had the height advantage, easily pushed out. Now Newcastle is playing very calmly, attacking slowly and defending more tightly, as if winning two goals is already very satisfying.

    Fulham had to attack, after all, if Newcastle was really not in a hurry to score the third goal.  Then it would be too silly for them to withdraw with all their members. If this continues, I'm afraid Fulham will become the laughing stock of the entire Premier League - the iron barrel formation is just to not lose three goals!

    Coleman stood up with a livid face and waved his hands to let Fulham's players start attacking. After all, their offense is still very distinctive. Although Saha has left, Fulham did not rely on Saha alone to score goals before.  ball!

    Sean Davis organized in the middle and distributed the ball to Clark Lee in front.  Clark distributed the ball to the left under Makelele's entanglement. Boamote forced his way out of Trabelsi's defense and passed into the penalty area. Dawson jumped high and headed the ball away from Hales' head.

    After receiving the ball, Janus handed the ball to Hart, and then ran forward. Hart beautifully passed the ball to Robert in front. Robert took the ball a few steps forward, and then passed the ball crosswise.  Enter Janus.

    With a few passes, Newcastle sent the ball upfield, and Fulham was caught off guard by the sudden uptick in pace.  However, they didn't have too many players in the previous offense, so the backcourt wasn't considered too empty.

    Before Davis returned to defense, Janus passed the ball to Nie Fei. After receiving the ball, Nie Fei immediately went to the sideline and broke through!

    Junichi Inamoto was shaken by Nie Fei and immediately chased after him.  When Nie Fei saw that he was barely able to catch up, he suddenly stopped and then cut across from him into the penalty area!

    Junichi Inamoto stopped quickly and at the same time stretched out his foot to stab Nie Fei's feet. He had not yet entered the restricted area.  Even a foul is better than this guy dribbling the ball straight into the penalty area. A free kick from this distance is not very threatening.

    But Nie Fei immediately dunked the ball back, then flicked the ball towards Jun Inamoto's crotch and walked away.

    Junichi Inamoto, whose legs were almost torn into a "one", could not turn around and catch up. He could only watch Nie Fei fly away. Fulham's left back Harry withdrew and stopped him.  Nie Fei's body prevented him from entering the penalty area.

    Seeing that he could not break into the penalty area, Nie Fei pulled the ball back.  Suddenly stopping, Harry also stopped and stared at Nie Fei with his eyes.

    At this time, Trabelsi had assisted the frontcourt. Nie Fei flicked his ankle and seemed to pass the ball to Trabelsi. When Harry was distracted, he immediately took his foot back and raised it.  With his feet, he passed the ball into the penalty area without moving!

    A beautiful arc.  Flying over all Fulham defenders in the penalty area.  Point after direct flight!

    Robert from the left has quickly stepped forward, but judging from where he ran, he seems to have gone too far.  The ball fell from behind him.

    Just when the Newcastle fans began to sigh that this opportunity was about to be lost again, Robert suddenly stopped suddenly, half-turned, raised his left foot to catch the falling ball, and turned his back to the goal to hook the ball over!

    &nbsp; Van der Sar had already moved to the back. When he saw the ball flying over Robert's head, he was almost scared out of his wits. Seeing that it was too late to turn around, he could only take a gamble and jump up high.  , stretched out his arms hoping to touch the ball!

    Van der Sar, who is 1.97 meters tall, stretched his arms to a height of at least 2.5 meters. This was because he failed to jump in a hurry, but even so, he failed to touch the ball. The ball almost missed the ball.  Flying over with his finger!

    After crossing Van der Sar's hand, the ball began to fall. Robert's sideways half-volley overhead kick itself did not have much power, but because of this, the shot did not go high!

    The ball almost touched the lower edge of the crossbar and flew into the goal from between the crossbar and the boundary!  The St. James Park stadium, which had been filled with huge noise just now, suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at the stadium in stunned silence.

    This is a great goal that can be compared to Djorkaeff¡¯s magical goal in Rome that he scored for Inter Milan in 1996!  After already running past the landing point, he turned his back to the goal and volleyed sideways in the air!  The ball drew a weird arc, flew over the head of the 1.97 meter Van der Sar, and then almost flew into the goal from the only channel!

    Two seconds later, a huge cheer rang out from a corner of the St. James Park stands, and then immediately swept the entire stand!  All the Newcastle fans were cheering and countless hats were flying in the air!

    "A great goal!" Williams shouted hoarsely: "Gentlemen! Ladies! The best goal in the Premier League in the 2003-2004 season has appeared! Laurent Robert! This is a goal that belongs to him  What a great goal! This is his seventh league goal this season, our left-wing angel - Laurent Robert!"

    The ordinary-looking Robert proudly opened his arms and stood on the edge of the court, listening to the huge cheers ringing in his ears.

    This season.  This is his best season. With the support of strong teammates around him, the tactics arranged by Mourinho can also fully bring out the characteristics of his typical winger. The 28-year-old Laurent Robert is in his best position.  The golden age!

    "Haha! Laurent! Has Djorkaeff fallen in love with you?" Shearer laughed and touched his head behind him: "This goal of yours is the same as the one he scored at Inter Milan in 1996."  Exactly the same! It¡¯s just that he scored the ball from the right side of the penalty area, and you scored the ball from the left side of the penalty area. He used his right foot, and you used your left foot You guys are in such good shape this year!¡±

    Robert smiled.  He proudly said: "I have always been the best left winger in FranceI am capable of such a goal!"

    Several Newcastle fans in the stands immediately sang an improvised song: "The left wing of the Magpie is Laurent. He is omnipotent and flies like an angel Pires is nothing, Laurent is the best."  Okay, Arsenal is nothing, Newcastle is the best!¡±

    "Three to zero! Newcastle got their wish and scored three goals! If this score is maintained until the end, then they will top the league standings for the first time in seven years! Their offensive power is really too great  It¡¯s scary. Fulham¡¯s defense, which is fifth in the league, couldn¡¯t stop them from completing this very difficult goal!¡± Lawrenson¡¯s voice was full of surprise.

    Van der Sar punched the ground with his depressed fists. It's not that he has never conceded three goals, but he is in good condition today and has saved several must-goals from the opponent. In most cases,  At that time, there were enough defenders in front of him to defend.  And after conceding three goals, Van der Sar was so angry that he had nothing to say - in fact, the three goals conceded were not his fault.

    In the first ball, the ball hit the defender's body and fell to Ibrahimovic's feet.  There was no reaction at all for such a close shot. For the second goal, the defender missed the ball in front of him. The header four meters in front of the goal was even more out of his reach. And this ball was even worse.  Robert was able to blindly lob the ball to the far corner of the goal without even looking at the goal. The most terrible thing is that he actually got it!

    you say.  Is there anything more frustrating for a goalkeeper than conceding three goals like that?

    Van der Sar did not collapse entirely because he is an excellent goalkeeper and his psychological quality was enough to allow him to survive this blow.

    However, after conceding three goals in less than 60 minutes, how long can Fulham survive?

    "Coleman made a big mistake." Lineker sighed: "The reason Fulham is still ranked fifth is not because of how good their defense is. In fact, their  The number of goals conceded can even rank among the bottom five in the Premier League! It's because of their strong offense! In order to prevent Newcastle from winning three goals, he actually did it!Let almost all the players retreat into the penalty area to defend!  This is not what Fulham is good at, but it is what Newcastle is happy to seeif Fulham and Newcastle fight openly and openly from the beginning.  Then even if they still concede so many goals.  But he can still stab Newcastle a few times!  "

    "But he seems to have noticed this." Hans looked at the game on the TV camera: "Fulham started to attack not the same feeble attack as before, but the same collective pressure as they usually do.  Maybe the game will be better now.¡±

    "He has no choice. He has already conceded three goals. Instead of being suppressed by Newcastle again, it is better to strengthen the attack and try to recover a goal." Laurenson sneered: "But are they still in time?"

 Volume 11, 2004, Chapter 615: I am sorry for my mother¡¯s displeasure

    It seemed like it was really too late to get up.

    Although there is still half an hour before the end of the game, it is not difficult to score a Newcastle goal with Fulham's attacking power, but that must be under normal circumstances.

    Is the current situation normal?  unusual.  The crazy media hype before the game caused everyone in Newcastle to lose their sense of normalcy, and at the same time, everyone in Fulham also lost their sense of normalcy. Coleman's stupid move of "attacking the enemy's strengths with his own shortcomings" is a clear proof.  God seemed to be helping Newcastle in this game. Although the Newcastle players still seemed a little impatient offensively under the pressure of Mourinho and Pei Wei, they still successfully completed three goals.  , Ibrahimovic's goal in the first four minutes had a lot of luck. After this goal, Newcastle's offense became more and more fierce, and Robert's world wave made Newcastle's momentum rise to its peak!

    But Fulham's morale at this time has declined to the extreme, resulting in even the offense being weak. In the world of professional football, sometimes psychology, morale and other seemingly illusory things can determine the outcome of a game.  Factor, after all, the technical gap between those who can become professional players is quite small. The difference lies in how much they can perform on the court.

    After scoring three goals, Newcastle's players also slowed down their pace. The energy-consuming frontcourt press in the first half almost never happened again. Instead, they adopted the strategy of defending within their own half.  Tactics, it is precisely in this way that Fulham's offense seems to be unable to move forward.

    After several back-and-forth attacks, the Fulham players were disheartened to discover that Newcastle not only had an excellent offense, but was also quite solid defensively.  It was difficult for their offense to reach Newcastle's penalty area. The few times they entered the penalty area, they were blocked by two defenders who were not slow and defended well. Given's performance was still solid.

    "Well, it seems we have nothing to worry about." Pei Wei said with a smile: "According to this situation, we can spend the last thirty minutes safely. Even if we don't score, it's no big deal."

    Mourinho agrees with Pei Wei, as long as there are no surprises.  Fulham's current offense cannot pose any threat to Newcastle's defense at all.  Newcastle's offense can make Fulham tremble every time - what is an absolute advantage?  This is called absolute advantage!

    Malbranque broke through Hart's defense on the wing and passed in. Dawson jumped high and headed the ball out. In Newcastle, although he is not the absolute core of the defense like he is in Nottingham Forest.  But the game is much easier. He only needs to be responsible for the high-altitude ball and rushing to the front line. There will naturally be experienced partners behind him to guard it.  This can also better bring out his excellent jumping and strong frontal defensive ability.

    Jenas got the ball ahead of Clark. After turning around to protect the ball, he immediately raised his foot and passed the ball to Nie Feidi's feet

    ;.With the speed at Robert's feet, Robert removed the ball beautifully while running and advanced quickly. After several consecutive changes of direction, he rushed to the edge of the penalty area and saw two Fulham defenders.  While defending Ibrahimovic and Shearer, he immediately took a long shot from the penalty area line after dunking horizontally!

    Van der Sar flew up and saved this high-quality long-range shot from under his body.  Then he stood up and kicked the ball far away.

    Newcastle players have quickly returned to defense, and Makelele jumped the ball in front of Clark.  The ball was caught by Junichi Inamoto, after dodging Nie Fei's pressing attack.  Jun Inamoto was frustrated and discovered that after only such a short delay, Newcastle's defensive formation was complete, and if they attacked again, they would fall into the kind of positional battle that gave them a headache.

    Stopping the ball at his feet, after observing for a while, Jun Inamoto had to pass the ball to Sean Davis. Davis also had trouble holding the ball. At this time, Janus had already rushed towards him aggressively.  Come up.

    Janas almost intercepted the ball with his foot. Davis regained control of the ball and took a few steps forward with the ball. When he saw that no one was coming to defend him and he could not find a passing route, Davis  Si simply moved the ball forward, and then hit the ball hard with his right foot!

    Long shot!  As soon as Davis shot the ball, Janas's foot reached him. Davis, who had no time to stop his foot, was knocked to the ground by Janus.

    The ball quickly passed everyone in the penalty area and flew towards the upper left corner of the goal. Given immediately took a step laterally, then jumped high and stretched out his hand towards the ball!

    But his efforts were in vain. The ball flew past his hand and then sneaked into the upper left corner of the goal!

    "Damn, isn't this a foul?" Davis, who was lying on the ground, pushed Janas away angrily and was about to appeal to the referee when he suddenly heardThe referee blew the whistle, and then there were huge sighs from Newcastle fans and cheers from more than a thousand Fulham fans from the stands!

    Davis, who was still a little dazed, looked at the Newcastle gate and saw the ball coming.

    Jumping happily!

    Several teammates rushed up from the side, surrounded him and cheered loudly.

    "Holy shit!" Pei Wei stomped his foot fiercely. Who would have thought that without any warning, Davis would actually hit a beautiful kick in the world? After being able to regain a point like this, all the gods would be stunned.  no way.

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    Normally, conceding a goal like this wouldn¡¯t be a big deal. We¡¯re already three goals ahead anyway. What¡¯s the difference between a three-to-none win and a three-to-one win?  But this game is different. If you win three goals, you will be first. If you win two goals, you will be second. Arsenal has scored more goals than Newcastle.

    After pulling back a point after falling behind by three goals, Fulham's players were celebrating wildly, while Newcastle's players were dejected - this world is really weird sometimes.

    In the subsequent game, Newcastle launched a fierce attack, but it was too late. Fulham's players began to defend with great vigor, shutting out Newcastle's attacks time and time again.

    As the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game, Newcastle defeated Fulham 3-1 at home, surpassing Manchester United, but still ranked second in the league. Newcastle's failure to top the standings will be extended.

    "When heaven is about to entrust a person with a great responsibility, he must first suffer from his will, starve his muscles and bones, and strain his body and skin, so that he can benefit from what he cannot do" Pei Wei sighed and patted Mourinho on the shoulder: "Forget it.  Let¡¯s take it as a test given to us by God.¡±

    Pei Wei shook his head and walked towards the locker room. As he walked, he shouted: "Mother! It's my fault!"

    Nie Fei almost laughed when he heard this. Ibrahimovic next to him asked curiously: "What was the boss talking about just now?"

    ¡°***, I¡¯m really unhappy!¡± Nie Fei simply replied.

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    Although Mourinho did not understand what Pei Wei said just now, his mood was the same, very unhappy, so when attending the press conference, he began to fire at Fulham, his opponent in this game.

    "Today's game was a very exciting game We played at a high level and we controlled the situation on the court most of the time It is a pity that our players regarded this game as a  The football match is going on, but our opponents regard this match as a blocking battle It's strange why they are so happy for a two-goal defeat. Most of the time in the match, they are  Sticking close to their own goal, as we Portuguese people are used to saying, they parked the bus in front of the goal If it is to get a point, it is understandable. After all, the trend of professional football is becoming more and more conservative, but they do this  Just to not lose three goals to us, it¡¯s a shame to face an opponent like this in the Premier League.¡±

    Mourinho's words made Coleman blush. There was not a single curse word in the Portuguese's words, but every word seemed to be inserted into his heart. He could not refute it. After all, this match against Fulham  His performance is quite embarrassing

    "Do I regret not being at the top of the table? No, I won't regret it." Mourinho said in response to a reporter's question: "My players played a perfect game.  Every goal was great, Newcastle fans got the most out of the night and that's the most important thing for me and my players, we're first in points now, although not alone, so  "I'm still proud of this game, but it's not just the victory."

    Coleman couldn't stand Mourinho's cynicism anymore. He stood up and said: "It seems that no one will interview me, so I have to go and take a look at my players. They have worked hard on the court.  This effort should not be laughed at.¡±

    After saying this, Coleman walked away without shaking hands with Mourinho. As a result, Mourinho said leisurely behind him: "Yes, players should not be laughed at, except for deserters."  In addition, the soldiers who lost the battle should not be laughed at. It is the general who formulated the wrong policy who should be laughed at. I have always thought so. "

    Coleman almost fell down. Fortunately, he was very young and did not have any cardiovascular problems. Otherwise, he would have really fallen down.Mourinho will be so angry that he faints.

    Newcastle failed to break the shameful record of seven years, but Mourinho's words after the game made everyone in the Premier League truly understand this Portuguese coach - a bitter, mean, and sharp-edged coach.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 616 Best Team of January

    Although Newcastle failed to top the standings, in this league, no one dares to underestimate this team, and at this point in the league, it has become unprecedentedly fierce. The points difference between the top three is only two points, and fourth place Chelsea  Although they have been separated by eight points from the top two, who can say that they can't catch up?  After all, their strength is quite strong.

    Just when the Premier League was at its most intense, the Premier League teams had to stop playing. According to the schedule, the next week will be the time for the English Cup. During this week, there will be an English Cup match.  The first leg of the League Cup semi-finals and the fourth round of the FA Cup.

    For Newcastle, the tasks of these two competitions are very clear - strive for the League Cup and give up the FA Cup. It is very simple. Newcastle has now entered the semi-finals of the League Cup, and by the end of this cup, there will only be three left.  It¡¯s only one game, not to mention that this year¡¯s League Cup seems to have become a graveyard for strong teams. Strong teams such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United have all been eliminated. In addition to Newcastle, the other three teams are Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United.  The biggest dark horse of Dellsbrough and this season's UEFA Cup is Barnsley from League Two.

    Fortunately, Newcastle¡¯s opponent in the League Cup semi-finals was this Barnsley team.

    With Newcastle's strength, it is almost impossible to lose to Barnsley - although Barnsley is the biggest dark horse in the UEFA Cup this season, they are not in the top four after defeating several Premier League teams.  Strong, but they were quite lucky in the draw. They always encountered teams that were equal to or even lower than them. In the quarter-finals, they were lucky enough to eliminate the English League One team with one goal at home.  Crewe.  This is how we entered the semi-finals.

    In fact, for Newcastle, they only need to consider the final. For Newcastle, who hope to win a championship this season,

    For Castle, the League Cup cannot be missed no matter what.

    Other teams in the FA Cup need to pay more attention to it. They have to pass five levels from the fourth round to the final. Newcastle will definitely not be able to divert their energy from the Champions League and the league to play the FA Cup, so for the FA Cup  , Mourinho and Pei Wei both have the mentality of playing wherever they go.

    The first leg of the League Cup semi-finals on the 21st (after entering the semi-finals, the League Cup became a home and away game) was played at Newcastle's home court.  Except for a few tired main players who were resting, Newcastle sent all their main players on the field. Mourinho's idea was to completely eliminate the opponent at home and then send substitutes on the road to get through.

    ?For a League Two team like Barnsley.  The lineup Mourinho sent was so bullying that even Williams, the St. James Park stadium commentator, couldn't stand it: "Mourinho is so cruel using a group of people with an annual salary of over a million.  Stars bully these semi-amateur players whose maximum annual salary is only 200,000 yuan I understand his desire to win a championship for Newcastle, but this is too bullying. "

    Given, Trabelsi, Dawson, Woodgate, Hart, Makelele, Dyer, Stewart, Nie Fei, Bellamy, Viduka.  The value of one Hart alone is basically equal to the total of Barnsley's entire team. This is not a close game at all.

    How can Barnsley¡¯s players who have been in Serie A and B for a long time resist a team that is basically composed of international players from various countries?  However, their performance was respectable enough. In fact, they were obviously far behind. Through their constant running and desperate fighting, Newcastle's offensive combination failed to score even a goal in the first half hour!

    However, they could only resist so far. In the 33rd minute, Stewart received the ball from Nie Fei in the midfield and forced it down and then made a cross. Viduka opened the door for Newcastle with a powerful header from the back point.  The door to victory.

    Once there is one, there are two. Barnsley, who resisted with courage, began to make more mistakes. In the 40th minute, Dyer actively pressed in the frontcourt and got a chance, intercepting a return pass from the opponent's defender who made a mistake.  After the ball, his low shot in front of the penalty area extended the score to 2-0.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's attack became more intense.  In the 69th minute, Nie Fei, Stewart and Dyer played a series of dazzling combinations in the frontcourt and tore apart the opponent's defense. Nie Fei's shot near the penalty spot scored Newcastle's third goal.

    Seventy-six minutes.  Bellamy, who has been looking for opportunities, also scored. He received a long pass from Makelele and scored directly.  After passing the attacking goalkeeper, he scored the ball.

    The score of four to zero did not satisfy the Newcastle players. Before the end, Viduka scored a goal in the melee in front of the goal.Five to zero, Newcastle won a big victory at home, and this score also basically confirmed their entry into the final.

    ¡°Well done, Jose, win this one, and then we¡¯ll play in the League Cup.¡±

    We only need to prepare for the final, which can greatly save our ball energy Do you plan to use most of the substitutes in the next game?  "

    "Well, the opponents in the fourth round of the FA Cup are not strong, and we don't need to pay too much attention to this game. We can go as far as we can. I plan to let some players who rarely get playing opportunities play. I hope  They can behave better."

    Newcastle's opponent in the fourth round of the FA Cup was Reading, a League One team. Pei Wei didn't have much impression of this team. In fact, Reading only broke into the Premier League in the summer of his reincarnation. Pei Wei  Naturally, they would not have known that this team with rough play would subsequently injured two Chelsea goalkeepers in the same game, including Cech, whom he had already booked.

    In this game, Mourinho indeed sent out most of the substitutes, goalkeeper Harper, defenders Kufuor, Dawson, Taylor and Bernard, midfielders Speed, Stewart, Solano and Viana.  , the forwards are still Bellamy and Viduka.

    However, the substitutes showed amazing fighting spirit on the court. It's no wonder that players like Solano, Viana, Speed ??and Bellamy have rarely been given the opportunity to play this season. A game like this is just right.  This is their chance to prove themselves. Even if they want to leave, they have to perform well to find their next home.

    In the end, thanks to Bellamy¡¯s goal in the 51st minute, Newcastle defeated Credding 1-0 in the away game and entered the fifth round.

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    Since entering January, Newcastle's performance is the best in the league. They have won all the two FA Cups, one League Cup and three league games that have been played. No Premier League team can match them.  So brilliant!

    January 31st is the 23rd round of the Premier League. If Newcastle can defeat their opponent Leicester City in this game, they will become the first team to play in a month since the beginning of this season.  It is a team that has maintained a complete victory in all games - this is something that neither Manchester United, which has won six consecutive victories, nor Arsenal, which has remained undefeated so far, has ever done it!

    And they have now won five consecutive games in the league. If they can win this game, Newcastle will also tie Manchester United's longest winning streak this season.

    Before the start of the game, Shearer and Leicester City captain Les Ferdinand hugged near the center circle. The 36-year-old veteran played for Newcastle for two seasons from 1995 to 1997.  Shearer and "Sir Les" Ferdinand only worked together for one season, but the two scored 49 goals together - he was the best strike partner in Shearer's career.

    It is worth mentioning that the celebration of running with his right hand high after scoring a goal has become a symbol of Shearer, but this celebration was first used by Ferdinand on the court, and this player also has another thing that no one can  The record achieved - on 12.15 in 2001, Ferdinand wrote his name into the history of the Premier League - he scored the 10,000th goal since the establishment of the Premier League

    However, after the game started, the Newcastle players did not give the former senior any face. Woodgate followed him closely, while the Newcastle offensive players launched a barrage at the Leicester gate.  Wave after wave of attacks.

    Ibrahimovic opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 30th minute - Shearer's number of goals dropped significantly after the New Year. Of course, no one will demand that the veteran can continue to maintain his magical state in the first half of the season - at this time  , Ibrahimovic became Newcastle's most reliable source of goals. He swept Shearer's header into the door, giving Newcastle a one-goal lead.

    Seven minutes later, defender Howie, who had played for Newcastle for 12 years, accidentally scored an own goal. Nie Fei's shot in the penalty area bounced off the goal post. Howie tried to make a clearance but failed to hit the target.  The ball flew into the door.

    In the second half, Jenas's volley in front of the penalty area sealed the victory for Newcastle. After that, Newcastle's pace on the court slowed down, and Mourinho also replaced two consecutive substitutes, Viana and Bellamy, in the eighth  Ten minutes later, Ferdinand headed his teammate's cross into the goal to get one point back. The Newcastle fans applauded him enthusiastically - it is estimated that if Newcastle was lagging behind now, Ferdinand would not be able to get this honor.

    In the end, Newcastle defeated Leicester City 3-1 at home, maintaining a complete victory throughout January!  They are the deserved Premier League Team of the Month for January!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 618 The most important moment

    It¡¯s hard to say that journalists in England are shrewd. Mourinho¡¯s plan is similar, but he had no intention to hide it. There will be a league game on February 10th and an FA Cup fifth round match on February 14th.  , in these two games, Mourinho made no secret of sending two completely different lineups.

    The lineup for the league away game against Blackburn is goalkeeper Given, defenders Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio and Hart, midfielders Makelele, Janas, Robert and Nie Fei, forwards Ibrahimovic and Shearer.  The FA Cup home game against Royal Garden Rangers sent out goalkeeper Harper, defenders Trabelsi, Dawson, Taylor and Bernard, midfielders Speed, Viana, Stewart and Dyer, forwards  Bellamy and Viduka, two games, two lineups, but the obvious defensive lineup behind is also full of stars, which makes people lament the thickness of Newcastle's bench.

    However, what made Mourinho a little crazy was that the main lineup encountered fierce resistance from Blackburn in the away game. When Ibrahimovic opened the scoring, Newcastle was defeated by the opponent's defensive midfielder Andy Tottenham before the end of the second half.  Germany equalized the score and only got one point in the two away games. Suddenly, Arsenal, which had won two consecutive games, opened a four-point gap.

    Fortunately, in this round of the league, Manchester United lost 3-2 at home to Middlesbrough, and Newcastle was one point ahead of Manchester United. However, after Chelsea won, they were only four points behind Newcastle, and the second position began to be in jeopardy.

    The competition for first place in the Premier League this season has been full of ups and downs. The undefeated Arsenal originally led the way, but after being drawn consecutively, they were overtaken by Manchester United with a wave of six consecutive victories. However, the good times did not last long.  Manchester United's two consecutive defeats allowed Newcastle to win six consecutive games and climb to the top of the list. However, before their butts could get hot, Newcastle cramped up and drew two consecutive games. Arsenal, which had won five consecutive victories, re-established its dominance.  With his own lead and the fact that although he has never topped the standings, Chelsea has always been a huge threat to the top three, the twenty-fifth round of the league has been played, and the competition for the top four has become increasingly fierce.  It left the team behind an almost insurmountable distance.  There are still thirteen rounds before the end of the league. It is foreseeable that the situation last year where Arsenal and Manchester United were chasing each other and leaving other teams far away will no longer exist, and will be replaced by more intense competition.  A more complex and exciting battle between the top four.

    ??For Newcastle, these two draws could not have come at a worse time.  This widened the gap between them and Arsenal to four points, and also put Mourinho in a dilemma - the Champions League knockout race is about to begin, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals  Immediately after the local game, there is the League Cup final. How to choose in such a game is definitely a big trouble.

    But it is not without good news. In the FA Cup, which had little hope, Newcastle beat the visiting English League One team Royal Park Rangers 3-0 at home. Viduka continued his excellent form, scoring two goals.  A beautiful header gave Newcastle a two-goal lead in the first half, and Viana added the icing on the cake in the second half.  Newcastle head high into the sixth round.

    Fans are naturally extremely happy about this news, but Mourinho has an even bigger headache. The sixth round of the FA Cup will be played on March 6.  This will add a burden to the team in the next game.

    Newcastle¡¯s schedule for the next month and a half is as follows:

    February 21, the 26th round of the league will be played at home against Middlesbrough;

    February 25th, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals will be played at home against French Ligue 1 team Lyon;

    The League Cup final will be played against Middlesbrough at the Millennium Stadium on February 28;

    On March 3, the 27th round of the league¡¯s make-up match was away to Portsmouth;

    March 6th, FA Cup sixth round away game against Tottenham Hotspur;

    March 10th, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals is away to Lyon;

    March 13, the 28th round of the league will be an away game against Tottenham Hotspur;

    On March 20th, the 29th round of the league will be played at home against Charlton;

    On March 27th, they will challenge Bolton Wanderers away in the 30th round of the league.

    Playing nine games in one and a half months, Mourinho doesn¡¯t need to pay too much attention except for the FA Cup games.  Every other game is important - the league is now the most critical moment, and the League Cup champion cannot be thrown away, and the Champions League must be done with all one's strength - every step forward is money!  Moreover, if they can pass Real Sociedad in the Champions League, they will also participate in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on March 23, so within this month and a half  Except for the week from March 13th to March 20th, if they don¡¯t need double games a week, there will be games every Wednesday and Thursday!  At the same time, in the FA Cup match on March 6th,It doesn't matter whether we win or lose, the most terrible result is

    ??-If they draw, then this is the only one who can rest-this day will be the only day that can be arranged for the sixth round of the FA Cup play-offs.

    Such a dense schedule makes people's scalp numb just looking at it. Mourinho and his players have to face this difficult schedule. In fact, even if they get through this period, the next four  This month also has a dense schedule of events, which is why teams that compete on the third front often suffer huge defeats in the later stages of the league - the events are too intensive, which is very stressful both psychologically and physically.  Pressure, if the overall strength is not strong, it will be easily defeated by the huge pressure.

    This is also the reason why those "several championships" in history are quite worthy of respect, especially the miracle that Manchester United created in 1999. You must know that in that season they played almost 70 games in a season.  Even the Iron Man can't stand the competition.

    It is very important to clarify the goals at this time. In fact, European professional players themselves also have strong analytical skills. It is precisely because of this that coaches should let them know the goals for this season so that they can consciously adjust themselves.  status.

    So on the third day after the FA Cup game, Mourinho made his point to the players in the dressing room.

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    "Guys, two-thirds of this season has passed, and we have ushered in the most important period of the season. In the remaining three months, our efforts throughout the season will yield results.  Whether the results are brilliant or not depends on how hard we work.¡±

    Mourinho said straight to the point: "Through our efforts over the past six months, we have made good progress in four competitions. There is only one game left in the League Cup. We must win this game and win the Newcastle four."  The first championship in 13 years. Middlesbrough are a good team, but only good. We have enough ability to beat them and win the League Cup. We have always been in the league.  Needless to say, we have maintained a good state and will continue to do so in the Champions League. This is the biggest stage in Europe. We must show our abilities on the stage. Every game is important, so I will do it accordingly.  The actual situation will adjust your chances of playing. Whoever is in the best condition and most suitable to play, I will send whoever plays. Since the competition is very intensive, I will make rotations according to the actual situation during the game. Our goals are the same  , champions, all champions. We will do our best to achieve this goal.¡±

    "The most important momentis here. Guys, fight! Outsiders don't know how much sweat we put in during the season, they will only see how many championships we won after the season! For me, the runner-up is the biggest failure  Yes, because they worked hard enough, but failed to achieve matching results I will never allow this to happen in the team I coach, so from now until the end of the season, let us put out more than usual  Double the effort and move towards our goal! ¡±

    "We in China have an old saying, 'A person who travels a hundred miles is half of ninety', which means that in a long-distance race, the last moment is of greatest importance. The efforts in the first ninety miles only achieve half of the goal, and only half of the goal is achieved."  Only by working harder in the last ten miles can we get a successful result! No one is willing to wrestle in the last place, and no one is unwilling to win the championship But there is another word between thinking and getting, and that is to win!  Do it! Can you do it? Tell me!" Pei Wei suddenly raised his voice when he said the last two sentences.

    ¡°It can be done!¡± All the players shouted in unison. They were equally eager for honors, whether they were old players or new players!

    The old players are eager for championships, and the new players hope for new challenges. At least for Newcastle now, they have no lack of enthusiasm for victory and championships!

    And this is what reassures Mourinho and Pei Wei the most. Leading a group of players who lack experience and honors, but have great desire, will always lead a group of players who have experience and have won enough honors, but have not.  What a dynamic superstar is much better!

    For Mourinho, he prefers to use the former rather than the latter.

    Five days later, Newcastle welcomed Middlesbrough at home. This was not only a preview of the upcoming League Cup final, but for Newcastle, it was also a warm-up for the sprint phase!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 619: This guy is so strong

    As the only professional club in the city of Newcastle, Newcastle has no rivals in the same city. In fact, Sunderland and Middlesbrough are both close to Newcastle, and are very close to Newcastle. However, the relationship between Newcastle and these two clubs is very different.  On the other hand, Sunderland has always been Newcastle's biggest rival, so much so that when Sunderland was relegated last year, some Newcastle fans openly declared: "I'm so happy this season. We entered the Champions League and Sunderland returned to the Premier League."  First."

    However, they have a good relationship with Middlesbrough. When Middlesbrough applied to join the professional league, the Newcastle club enthusiastically canvassed for votes, which eventually led to Middlesbrough successfully becoming a professional team.

    ¡°It¡¯s just that for professional teams, if they have a good relationship in normal times, they still have to work hard when they face each other.

    In this game, Mourinho rotated the lineup. The three main players Ibrahimovic, Robert, and Lucio sat in the stands. Their places were replaced by Viduka, Stewart, and Dawson. Middlesbrough  They have almost changed the main players. Juninho, Zenden, Miles and other main players have all not played. It seems that Middlesbrough, who are currently in the middle and neither above nor below, intend to focus on  The competition for the League Cup is on.

    But this is understandable. After all, Middlesbrough's bench is far less thick than Newcastle's. Their main players did not get a good rest in the previous games. If they don't give up this time, then there will be less success in the final seven days later.  If you lose a few main players, you will really be blind.

    Facing such a team, Newcastle won without much effort at home. Viduka opened the scoring for the team in the second half, and Shearer scored a penalty before the end.  Newcastle easily won 2-0.

    After this game, Newcastle consolidated its second position. In another strong dialogue, Arsenal conceded a goal in the first minute of the away game through captain Vieira and Adriano.  Chelsea overtook Chelsea with a goal and finally won the game, while Manchester United was tied 1-1 by Leeds at home. After this round, Newcastle led Manchester United and Chelsea by three and seven points respectively.  Keep chasing Arsenal.

    After defeating Middlesbrough.  Newcastle began to prepare for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

    In the previous draw, Newcastle was lucky enough to encounter Lyon, which is almost the weakest among the eight first-tier teams - although they are the hegemon of Ligue 1.  But look at who are the other seven No. 1 teams - in addition to the three Premier League teams Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, and Real Madrid in the same group as Newcastle, the other three teams are AC Milan and Juventus.  Tuscany and Monaco, needless to say the first two.  Although Monaco was the runner-up in Ligue 1 last year, historically they reached the Champions League final this year.

    Although the schedule of first home and then away is not beneficial to Newcastle, it allows them to play at home in a relatively good state, which is also a good help in terms of physical fitness.

    Lyon is the well-deserved overlord in Ligue 1, but in the Champions League, their results have not been very good, and Lyon has not yet completed the great feat of five consecutive championships (Pei Weisheng, of course, cannot see the next two championships)  , even though they have won two consecutive Ligue 1 titles.

    Compared with Newcastle's good luck, Real Madrid, who won the first place in this group, was not very lucky - they were unlucky to meet the strongest team among the eight second-placed teams - the old enemy Bundesliga hegemon Bayern.  Munich.  This matchup is undoubtedly the most eye-catching match in the quarter-finals. The unlucky Real Madrid and Bayern have both become victims of UEFA's attempt to increase ratings - there are always such unlucky places every year.

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    At 7:30 in the evening on February 25th, the St. James Park Stadium was packed.  Forty-eight thousand Newcastle fans and 4,000 Lyon fans packed the stadium to capacity. Even so, many Newcastle fans failed to buy tickets.  If there weren't enough bars throughout Newcastle for them to watch the game, these fans would have gone into trouble.

    Their enthusiasm is also justified - this is the first time in Newcastle's history that they have participated in the knockout rounds of the Champions League. Last year they stopped in the second round group stage, and in 1998 they failed to even qualify from the group - inadvertently,  Mourinho has created another piece of Newcastle history.

    Neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho care about this kind of history or record. After all, history created so easily has no value. Only real championships can truly satisfy Newcastle fans.  .

    How did you say that sentence?  The reason for the rapid progress is because the starting point is low. People like Manchester United and Arsenal have alreadyCompared with clubs that have won many honors, Newcastle's starting point is indeed low enough, but this does not mean that Pei Wei will easily meet some of the so-called "records" created at this stage.

    The main lineup that swept Ligue 1 has begun to take shape. At least in their starting lineup, Pei Wei saw quite a few familiar names: the goalkeeper is Coupe, the right back is the Belgian international Defried, and the left back is the French veteran Delmotte.  The two Brazilian central defenders are Cacapa and Edmilson, the double midfielders are Ghana international Essien and Malian Diarra, the left midfielder is French international Malouda, the right midfielder is also French international Govo, and the center is Brazilian.  Junior Juninho and the lone forward are former Bayern striker Elber. This lineup is one of the best in Europe.

    Mourinho arranged a 442 lineup, Given, Kufuor, Lucio, Woodgate, Bernard, Makelele, Janas, Robert, Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic and Vidu  Card, Hiller's condition has not been very good since the New Year, and he has only scored two goals, including a penalty kick. However, Viduka's condition is very good, and he has scored goals in several consecutive games, so he replaced him.  Shearer became the striker.

    Shearer was not present, and the captain's armband was worn on the arm of goalkeeper Given. This also aroused Pei Wei's concern-when Cech arrives next year, Given may not be able to guarantee his main position, and the third captain Spiegel  Germany is basically reduced to a substitute now. After Shearer retires, who will be the captain?

    However, Shearer still has nearly two years to retire, and I hope he can find a suitable captain by then.

    The referee's whistle interrupted Pei Wei's random thoughts. He raised his head and saw that the game had begun!

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    At the beginning of the game, Newcastle launched a fierce attack - it is not good to play home first and then away. In order to ensure the home advantage, they must win and cannot concede the ball. This has caused a lot of trouble for the home team's offense.  , but there is nothing you can do about it. Who wants you to finish second in the group stage?.

    ;:In the game, he appears more in the middle. Lyon's head coach Le Guin is naturally very clear about this, so the task he gave Essien is to defend Nie Fei - he believes that this player is as strong as an ox.  The defensive midfielder can cause a lot of trouble for Chinese football players.

    "Damn, this guy is so strong." Essien was still one meter away from Fei. Nie Fei felt the huge pressure coming from the opponent. He muttered in his heart and immediately took the ball and moved it sideways.  Get past your opponent.

    ¡°Beep¡ª¡± the referee¡¯s whistle sounded, and then the entire stadium immediately burst into loud boos

    (.Come on, as soon as Essien saw Nie Fei changing direction to break through, he immediately half-turned and stuck to Nie Fei. Before Fei could react, he was knocked away by Essien, and then the referee  A foul was called immediately.

    "Damn, this guy is not ordinary strong.".

    =.I think he is outstanding, but Essien is as strong as a buffalo. The two are not on the same level at all. If the referee had not considered the home court, the personal defense might not have been enough this time.  foul.

    "That guy is strong enough. I think Dawson and Woodgate are not as strong as him, and they are also quite fast." Mourinho muttered in surprise.

    "Do you want him? I'll buy it for you next year." Pei Wei said in his ear.

    "Let's see and then talk." Mourinho said vaguely. After all, it's just a game and you can't tell the quality of a player.

    Pei Wei snickered in his heart, it's weird if you don't want him. Historically, the two people Mourinho wanted at Chelsea next year after he took office were Essien and Drogba, both of which cost Abramovich more than 10 million pounds. At that time  They were also ridiculed by all the media as being taken advantage of. As a result, these two black men became Mourinho's two most successful signings.

    After the game restarted, Nie Fei learned his lesson and began to use his speed and skills to deal with Essien, but the effect was not very good. Essien was strong and not slow, so after a few contacts, Nie Fei ran to the right.  The road is gone.

    It's not that Nie Fei is afraid of Essien, but that Nie Fei's main position today is on the right - in order to defend Lyon's left winger Malouda, Mourinho sent Ku, who has excellent defensive ability and average assist ability.  Fall is on the field, so Nie Fei's task is heavier - if not, Fei Dao would be very interested in playing a few duels with Essien.

    ? .:.But this plays into Nie Fei's wish - the absence of Essien in the middle will have a considerable impact on Lyon's defense in the middle. You must know that Janas's ability to intervene in the offense is very good.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 620 Buffalo Essien

    After passing the ball to Kufuor's backcourt, Nie Fei used his speed and skills to play around with the veteran left back Delmot. Delmot is rich in experience, but at the age of 34, he must be faster.  It cannot be compared with Nie Fei, a Mesozoic who combines speed, skill and dexterity. His mind can keep up, but his body cannot.

    Essien quickly ran over to help defend. Nie Fei was waiting for this moment. When Essien rushed toward him, he immediately kicked the ball into the penalty area with his right foot. Janas from the back row quickly stepped in.  , received the ball in the penalty area!

    As soon as he stopped the ball, Essien ran back quickly and stuck to him. His speed surprised Fei behind him, but Janas himself was quite strong, so he managed to hold him back and then split the ball.  It was given to Ibrahimovic in the penalty area, and Ibrahimovic once again passed the ball to the back point. Viduka beat Edmilson with a header and the ball was saved by Kupe.

    Lyon immediately launched a counterattack. Diarra passed the ball straight to Malouda in front. Malouda took the ball and broke through from the side. Kufuor followed him closely. Seeing that there was no chance of breakthrough, Malouda  Da immediately made an emergency stop and then passed the ball across to Elber on the edge of the penalty area. Elber forced a gap under the defense of compatriot Lucio and then shot. The ball was steadily taken by Given.  live.

    "Do you want to play fast break with us? You can't be so stupid, right?" Mourinho thought with some surprise. The Premier League is famous for its fast pace, while the French Ligue 1's playing style is relatively slow, but now Le Guin actually uses  The most accustomed way of playing for Premier League teams is to deal with Newcastle. What is this if it's not a slap in the face?

    Mourinho soon overturned his opinion. Being able to lead Lyon, who had never won the Ligue 1 title before, to win two consecutive French Ligue 1 titles, Le Guin is definitely not an ordinary person.  Then it is very questionable that he adopts this tactic.

    At this time, the Newcastle players launched another attack on the field. After a few quick passes, the ball fell to Robert's feet. The French winger beautifully broke through the opponent under the defense of Defried and crossed into the penalty area. Kak¨¢  Pa stubbornly destroyed his pass out of the baseline, Nie Fei took a corner kick, and Kupe grabbed the ball over Woodgate's head.

    Kupe throws the ball.  Essien took the ball a few steps forward and passed it to Juninho.  Makelele's attack was very timely, intercepting the ball in front of Juninho, and then immediately passed it diagonally to Nie Fei who was running up!.

    &.go ahead.  Essien appeared in front of him again, fell to the ground and made a beautiful tackle to scoop the ball out.

    "This guy's reaction is so fast!" Mourinho beat the lawn regretfully: "Nie Fei showed up just after receiving the ball Damn it, isn't he afraid of running out of energy? He's running so hard now.  Can you still run in the second half?"

    "Don't underestimate him." Pei Wei said leisurely from the side: "This guy's physical ability is simply different from ordinary people! Do you know that this is how he was described in the report given to me by my scout? He plays every official game every day.  He's capable! This little run is just a joke. This guy is like a buffalo."

    "Are you kidding?" Mourinho looked at Pei Wei in surprise: "Look at the range of his running on the field! Look at how keenly he appears in front of the ball! This defensive awareness combined with this physical fitness  ¡­Is there such a defensive midfielder in the world?¡±

    "There are not many such people, but there are still some Never underestimate the physical ability and potential of black people." Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "Michael Essien is such a person."

    The shoveled ball rolled to the feet of Janas. He immediately took the ball forward and passed Nie Fei and Essien who were still entangled on the ground. When he saw Diarra rushing towards him, he immediately passed the ball through  , handed it to Viduka in front.

    Viduka used his body to support the defender behind him, and secretly pushed the ball sideways. Ibrahimovic next to him caught the ball and broke into the penalty area to hit the goal. However, this shot seemed a bit low-level.  The ball flew directly out of the baseline, and the fans sighed in the stands.

    Since the opening, Newcastle's offense has always seemed a bit unsmooth, mainly to prevent the opponent's counterattack.  The two full-backs sent by Mourinho are players whose defensive ability is higher than their offensive ability, especially on the right.  Mourinho originally wanted to let Nie Fei provoke attacks from the center and right, but Nie Fei seemed less active under Essien's defense, so most of Newcastle's offense was concentrated on the left.  Although Robert's performance is still outstanding, it is difficult to tear open the opponent's defense just relying on the attack from the left.

    After consideration, Mourinho decided not to make adjustments. He believed in his team's offensive ability. Although Nie Fei, the frontcourt organizer, was targeted by Essien, he also attracted most of Essien's attention.  energy, and Lyon's defense is not that good. The combination of two Brazilian central defenders will definitely not be so stable, not to mention that Newcastle's midfield organization not only relies on flying? 

    , Ibrahimovic's retracement can also have an effect.

    Mourinho passed this instruction to the court when there was a dead ball. Ibrahimovic immediately began to withdraw from the penalty area, leaving Viduka alone to contain the opponent's penalty area, and Nie Fei also began to steadily stay on the right.  Road to attract Essien's attention.

    Next, Newcastle's offense was much smoother. Ibrahimovic continued to use his passes in the middle to create killing opportunities for other players. Viduka's body was a great threat to Lyon, and Robert and Janas's  Taking turns to attack also made Lyon's defense feel a little concerned about one thing and the other.

    In the 23rd minute, Ibrahimovic shook off Diarra's defense in the middle, and then dribbled the ball into the penalty area. When he saw a defender rushing towards him, he immediately passed it to Robert, and then he went left  Road ran away, Robert immediately handed the ball back to him. Ibrahimovic forced a breakthrough from the bottom line. Seeing that Viduka was under the defense of two defenders, he made a pick pass and sent the ball to the front of the penalty area. Jenas inserted  He shot the ball directly without stopping. Essien rushed from the side and blocked the ball with his body.

    "Kicking observation." Mourinho nodded secretly. When Ibrahimovic broke through, Essien was still guarding Nie Fei on the right, but he quickly made the correct judgment and left Nie Fei behind to defend in the middle.  Janus - If he hadn't moved over, Diarra would have been attracted to the left just now. There would be a blank space at the front of Lyon's penalty area, and Janus's insertion would pose a direct threat to the goal.

    But what about now?  The ball was blocked from the sideline and was just a foul ball.

    Five minutes later, Newcastle made a comeback. This time Nie Fei participated in the attack, dribbling the ball forward continuously on the right, attracting Essien to the bottom line before passing the ball out. Ibrahimovi? didn't stop the ball and directly poked the ball to him.  Viduka was in the penalty area, and his shot from a small angle was blocked by Kupe.

    It seemed that Essien had nothing to do with the defense this time, but when Viduka shot, he had already run horizontally from the baseline to the back of the goal. If Viduka shot from the far corner and Kupe failed to save it, Essien would  Xin is fully capable of completing a clearance in front of the goal.

    Mourinho frowned tightly.

    "Have you noticed?" Pei Wei said in his ear: "He has done these few runs at almost a sprint speed Unless their head coach only lets him be responsible for the first half of the game, otherwise  No coach would use a defensive core like this, which only proves that his physical fitness is enough for him to complete the entire game with such a running frequency. "

    "That's terrible." Mourinho couldn't help but say. Of course he understood what this meant - if an ordinary professional player ran a distance of 9,000 meters in a 90-minute game  If it is normal and qualified, then exceeding 10,000 meters proves that he has played more than one role on the field. Just like the South Korean team in the World Cup, their strength is not strong, but every player runs  The distance of 13,000 meters is enough for them to equal the technical gap between themselves and their opponents!

    Even the Korean players cannot complete a ninety-minute intense game at almost sprint speed in the World Cup. If Essien can do this, he can be used as two people on the court.

    "If that's the case, I almost understand what Le Guin's idea is." Mourinho said slowly: "Under such a fast-paced back-and-forth attack, whoever makes fewer mistakes will be able to master it."  Taking the lead, with a meat grinder like Essien, we are naturally more likely to make mistakes But he seems to have forgotten that we also have a meat grinder like Makelele in the midfield, maybe his speed  He is not as good physically as Essien, but he has more experience. In the midfield, he is our most trustworthy person.¡±

    "If we continue to attack like this, if we are defeated by the Ligue 1 team using the way Premier League teams are most accustomed to playing, then we will not need to participate in the Champions League, because it proves that we do not have the strength Will it disrupt the game? Fight?  We are not afraid of random battles!¡±

    Mourinho's confidence is justified. In all Newcastle's games since the beginning of this season, apart from goalkeeper Given, the one who has played the most time is not the top scorer Shearer, nor the two organizers Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic.  , not the center backs Lucio and Woodgate, but the 29-year-old midfielder Makelele. Although he basically does not participate in the offense, he is able to use his running and stealing abilities in the penalty area.  The frontline builds a wall so that the frontcourt players can participate in the attack without any worries. Even if the attack continues like this, even if he makes a lot of mistakes, but Mourinho has this confidence, the opponent will definitely make more mistakes.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 621 The Victory of Moderation

    The first half of the game ended with back-and-forth attacks and back-and-forth mistakes, which had a good effect. The score of zero to zero was enough to satisfy them, but this did not satisfy Mourinho and his disciples.

    "We have to be more patient in the offense in the second half Nie Fei, that defensive midfielder is very troublesome, so we have to find a way to deal with him and cooperate more with Ibrahimovic. I don't believe he has the physical strength to run faster than the ball  ¡­ Damn it, I didn¡¯t notice that this Ghanaian midfielder has such excellent running ability and judgment, but he is still young and cannot be that sophisticated. In fact, their defense level is not high, and their offense is theirs.  Characteristic, it¡¯s just because of Essien as a midfielder that their defense is very good. We must not be impatient in the second half and be careful of their counterattack. As long as we continue the offense persistently, then the goals will naturally come.  Yes. Robert, you can also move closer to the center, make more use of your technical characteristics, and hang into the penalty area when you have the opportunity. Viduka's impact is a great threat to their defense, do you understand?  "

    "Understood!" The players replied in unison. They also felt very angry about the first half of the game. The opponent's defense was not that strong, but it was difficult for their offense to flow smoothly.

    "Also, pay attention to fouls in front of the penalty area They have an excellent free kicker in the team and cannot give him any chance." Mourinho added.

    The backcourt players nodded one after another. They naturally knew who Mourinho was talking about - Mourinho had shown them several times of Juninho's direct free kick highlights. Naturally, he would not do anything to this Brazilian.  The ball monster has no contempt whatsoever.

    "Okay, our first task in this game is to win. The second task is to win without conceding a goal, and the third task is to win without conceding a goal by a big score - I only accept these three endings, no  Accept any other ending You must remember this," Mourinho said categorically: "You know exactly what this game means to Newcastle, your performance in front of 50,000 Newcastle fans.  But when it comes to Newcastle's honorhow we surpass history depends on how far we can go, everyone."

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    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's offense began to appear more patient.  The distance between the three lines is tighter.  Fei, Ibrahimovic, Robert and Janas, who often inserted in the back row, took turns attacking in the middle. Essien and Diarra also began to feel difficult. After all, they only have two people. Whether the opponent is two full midfielders or  The defensive midfielders often run to the center to participate in the attack.  Coupled with Ibrahimovic who is between the forward and the attacking midfielder, Lyon's defense in the middle began to seem a bit stretched.

    In the fifty-seventh minute, Makelele made a beautiful long pass from the backcourt to the left.  Robert received the ball on the wing. He did not go down, but took the ball and crossed to the center.

    Ibrahimovic ran over to meet him, and Diarra followed closely behind him, but Ibrahimovic did not catch the ball, but ran to the left penalty area. Robert blocked Diarra with his body, and then made a concealed move.  A backheel pass passed the ball to Ibrahimovic in the penalty area!

    While Robert passed the ball, Janus and Nie Fei rushed into the penalty area at the same time.  One ran forward and the other ran towards the center. Two Lyon defenders immediately targeted them.

    Facing Defried¡¯s defense.  Ibrahimovic moved his feet flexibly and dodged the opponent's outstretched foot.  Then he poked the ball near the baseline, rushed over, and then stuck Defred tightly behind him, and continued to advance at a very small angle.

    Kupe quickly moved to the front point to block Ibrahimovic's shot. Janus and Nie Fei also ran to the middle to respond. Lyon's two center backs followed closely beside them. For a moment, Viduka was in the back point.  No one is guarding him.

    Essien felt something was wrong. He turned around and saw Viduka running into the small penalty area. Just when he was about to run towards Viduka, Ibrahimovic flicked his ankle and passed the ball!

    The ball flew close to the ground and flew to the back point. Ibrahimovic controlled the power of the pass very well. Such a dense crowd in the penalty area was unable to touch the ball Kupe turned around in panic, but it looked like he would never be able to pass the ball.  Running from one end of the goal to the other in such a short period of time

    Viduka chased the ball, and when he was still a short distance away from the ball, he immediately fell to the ground and swept towards the ball. His approach was very wise. Essien was less than two meters behind him. If he was delayed, he would  You may not be able to shoot smoothly.

    Seeing that Viduka had already shot, Essien gritted his teeth and fell down with Viduka, desperately stretching his feet, hoping to stop the ball before it entered the goal.

    But he didn'tWas able to touch the ball with his feet across the ball

    In front of him, Viduka's foot had already swept the ball hard. The ball came quickly and flew into the goal in front of Kupe!

    "Gooooooooooooooooooooo-" The passionate cry pierced the sky: "His shot in front of the goal opened the door to victory for us!"  And before the goal, our offensive line's series of wonderful cooperation was even more eye-opening!  "

    "Well done!" Mourinho waved his hand fiercely - finally taking the lead!  For Newcastle now, a one-goal lead at home is enough. After all, in addition to positional warfare offense, they are better at quick counterattacks. Now Newcastle can completely bring the rhythm of the game into their own control, whether it is this game  The rest of the game is still on to the next game.

    "Keep up the pressure and try to expand the score!" Mourinho called Makelele over who was celebrating and said to him: "Tell the frontcourt players to let them continue attacking You have to reduce the number of assists and be careful with them.  Counterattack, tangle them, but don¡¯t foul, got it?¡±

    Makelele nodded. Newcastle has always done this in this game. Neither Juninho's organization nor Malouda and Govou's breakthroughs on the wing have any good effect.  Elber was even submerged among Newcastle's tall defenders - except for some unsatisfactory offensive performance, Newcastle's performance in this game was almost perfect.

    "That's enough." Mourinho sat calmly on the coach's bench. For the two-leg home and away knockout rounds, not conceding at home is even more important than winning. A 1-0 win at home is better than a 2-1 win.  It is much better. Even if you only win one goal in this game, you can use quick counterattack tactics in the next away game. After all, as long as you can score one goal, your opponent will have to score two more goals.

    There are countless examples of not winning at home and only getting a 0-0 draw, but then eliminating opponents with more goals and a draw in the away game. Therefore, this kind of knockout competition will tend to become more and more conservative.

    In the next game, Newcastle continued to struggle with the opponent in the midfield. They pressed forward to attack when they had the opportunity. If they didn't have the chance, they basically retreated to defend the opponent's attack. Lyon's midfielder was almost unable to move under Newcastle's defense.  , and Newcastle's counterattack put a lot of pressure on them. Although Essien was still running in the midfield, it failed to have any effect.

    The performance of the two defensive midfielders on both sides was very interesting. Essien's performance was eye-catching, but his team fell behind. Makelele could not see his man on the court most of the time, but Newcastle's defense was impregnable.  Lyon's organizer Juninho can basically display his organizational abilities - this is probably the gap between Essien and Makelele. Defensively, he is still not as experienced as Makelele.  As a defensive expert, he is more comprehensive, but Makelele's role in the team is irreplaceable.

    In the remaining half hour of the game, the two sides were caught in constant fouls and mistakes in the midfield. Lyon did not have the courage to risk everything, and Newcastle did not want to concede a goal because of risks. The coaches of both sides had a tacit understanding and began to let the players  Focusing on stability, time passed quickly as both sides continued to fall.

    Both coaches have succumbed to reality. Lyon is currently chasing each other with Monaco in the domestic league, and they are very entangled. They are more concerned about the league than the Champions League, and Newcastle is currently in a good situation in the league.  , but there was a League Cup final three days later, so Mourinho did not dare to let the players consume too much physical energy in the game, so in the last moments of the game, the head coaches of both sides chose the safest and most conservative option.  The way.

    "The golden mean¡ª¡ªif Mourinho knows this word, he must feel that this word is most in line with his current thinking.

    Finally, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game. Newcastle defeated Lyon 1-0 at home. Both sides seemed quite satisfied with this result. Although Lyon lost, they still had a chance to come back at home.  , and although Newcastle failed to expand the score advantage, the 1-0 score was also the best result in a small victory at home. The coaches of both sides stood up and shook hands with each other, knowing in their hearts that the second game two weeks later  Round competition is the time to decide life and death.

    But for Mourinho, as soon as the game ended, he put the game behind him and began to pay attention to the League Cup final three days later.

    Three days later, the League Cup final will be held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales!  After 1999, Newcastle appeared in the championship competition for the first time in an official competition, the first time in the new century, the first time in the new Newcastle!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 622: The Curse of the South Locker Room

    The Glen League Cup, standardly called the Football League Cup, is a competition between all 92 clubs of the English Football League Cup, regardless of level.  This cup was established by the Football League in 2001. The purpose was to allow each club to have a knockout-based competition outside the league to challenge the FA Cup controlled by the Football Association of England, because at that time the FA Cup was very popular among fans.  The status in my heart is much higher than the league.

    However, after the 20-team League One in 1992, the status of the League Cup plummeted. Now, it has only become a shortcut for some mid- and lower-level Super League teams to enter European competitions. Of course, it is also  A breakthrough for a team like Newcastle, which has a long history and certain strength but lacks honors, to win the championship.

    Middlesbrough is also such a team. Founded in 1876, they are even worse than Newcastle. Newcastle has won four top league championships and six FA Cup championships, although that was a long time ago.  , but Middlesbrough has never won a national championship. The most glorious moment in their club's history was only the two runners-up in the League Cup and the FA Cup in 1992 and 1997, but that season  It is bittersweet for Meade: With Italian forward Ravanelli and Brazilian midfielder Juninho, they were relegated in the league. This time, it is their third time entering the League Cup final.

    But for them, their luck doesn't seem to be very good this time - in the locker room allocation before the game, they were assigned to the famous south locker room - because Newcastle is just a little further north than Middlesbrough.  , the allocation of locker rooms can be based on geographical location.  Teams that are closer to the south enter the south locker room, and teams that are closer to the north enter the north locker room.

    When Pei Wei first heard this statement, he thought it was quite interesting. He didn't know these things, but when he saw the distribution results, all the Newcastle fans were happy, and the newspapers also openly reported it.  When this illusory thing was studied as a major matter, he became interested in the so-called "Southern Locker Room Curse".

    ¡°You won¡¯t know if you don¡¯t check, but you will be shocked if you check, so far.  Seventeen finals of various types were held in that stadium.  Fourteen of them were won by teams from the North Locker Room, two of the other three were won by Arsenal, and the remaining one was an insignificant second-division promotion play-off, but there is an interesting point.  yes.  Before these victories, the Millennium Stadium specially invited a Feng Shui master from China to advise them, and finally changed the placement of several facilities.  Local Welsh artist Vicari was asked to paint a seven-foot-long mural of a phoenix, galloping horse and sun for the south dressing room to block the curse. Sure enough, Stoke City and Arsenal won one after another.

    However, in the subsequent Community Shield final, Arsenal, who used the South Stand, still lost to Manchester United

    When setting off to the stadium, the team bus was filled with a joyful atmosphere. Every player firmly believed that he could win the final victory. The reason was simple - the curse was on the opponent's side, while his own side represented luck.

    Even assistant coach Kufuor couldn't help but say: "Fortunately we are further north than Middlesbrough, otherwise it would be bad to be drawn to the south locker room. But there are basically no professional teams further north than us.  Right? We are close to the sea"

    Pei Wei laughed: "It doesn't matter even if I get drawn into the South Changing Room Don't forget that I am Chinese. The best Feng Shui masters are all in China. If there is a magic spell, I can also invite a famous Feng Shui master.  The master came to help us break the curse Don't forget that the curse was broken because of a Feng Shui master."

    After hearing this, the players looked a little strange - yes.  Although these Feng Shui masters sound awesome, our boss is Chinese and is so rich. Are we still worried about not being able to hire a good Feng Shui master?  Even if you get drawn into the south locker room, what's there to be afraid of?

    : I have never heard that the boss knows any magicians, and he also knows that the boss is a person who least believes in superstition - it is hard to imagine that an extremely confident guy would place his hopes on the so-called "gods"  of.

    The cheerful atmosphere continued until entering the locker room - of course the locker room that represents luck and championship. After entering the locker room, the players seemed to be in such high spirits that they were even talking messily while changing clothes.  What.

    Pei Wei saw that Mourinho's expression was a little ugly, and he immediately knew that Mourinho was very dissatisfied - of course he was dissatisfied with the players' performance of being so underestimating the enemy - according to Pei Wei's reaction to Mourinho  To the extent of his understanding, he even thought that after seeing this scene, Mourinho would not think it would be better to just go to the south locker room, right?  After all, various means can be used to stimulate the fighting spirit of the players.?Not like now

    I have the next game in mind.

    And now Mourinho doesn¡¯t know what to say. After all, the morale of the players is really high now. If he says something casually, it may cause confusion among the players, which would not be good.

    "Well, everyone, be quiet." Pei Wei coughed dryly, drawing everyone's attention to himself. He could see that Mourinho didn't seem to have any good way to deal with this situation, but he  But there is a way to make the players more vigilant: "Before the game starts, I will tell you a story, a story about a stupid ancient general."

    The players' attention was attracted by him, and Mourinho glanced at him unconsciously. Pei Wei ignored this and continued talking to himself: "In ancient China, there was a general. Every time he  When he set out to fight, he would pray to God and ask God to give him the strength to destroy the heretics. He specially raised a witch in his army and asked the witch to dance for blessings before each expedition. At first, because of his  The army had strict discipline and was not afraid of death, so it won several battles. However, the general thought it was the witch's blessings, so he rewarded the witch heavily, but did not reward his soldiers The final result can be imagined.  In the end, he failed and died in the chaos. When he died, he was wondering, why didn't God protect him this time? "Do you know the answer?"

    "That goes without saying." Ibrahimovic replied with a smile: "He was able to win the battle because of the bravery of his soldiers, not because of the prayers of the witches Instead, he thought it was the witches' contribution and ignored the soldiers, so naturally he would  Failed."

    "Yes, in the final analysis, you still have to rely on your own strength to win Do you think this general is stupid?"

    Looking at Pei Wei¡¯s serious expression, Nie Fei hid in the corner and said nothing. He knew that his boss was going to play tricks again, and the other foreigners responded stupidly: "Stupid!"

    Pei Wei had a smile on his lips, and Mourinho next to him also had a smile on his face - he already knew what Pei Wei was going to say next.

    Sure enough, Pei Wei immediately said leisurely: "Sodon't you think your behavior today is equally stupid?"

    The players were all stunned and looked at each other, wondering why the boss suddenly said such a sentence. Pei Wei did not give them time to think and immediately continued: "This general is superstitious about witches and the power of prayer, and what you just said  Performance is the power of the so-called "South Locker Room Curse"Have you forgotten that it is the general's strategy, the adequacy of supplies, and the bravery of the soldiers that determine the outcome of the battlefield, and it is the coach who determines the outcome of the game?  Tactics, adequate preparation and your performance on the court. Gentlemen, judging from your performance just now, you are not worthy of being a professional player. Professional players will not be superstitious about the so-called luck. Only their strength is the basis.  The most advantageous weapon in professional football.¡±

    There was a trace of shame on the players' faces. Finally, captain Shearer spoke: "Boss, you are right We are too obsessed with the so-called curse, but we have forgotten our skills, bravery and  Winning is our most important weapon to win We will never be like this again, and we will do our best to win in this game and in future games.¡±

    "Is this a common understanding among you?" Pei Wei looked at all the players with squinting eyes.

    The players responded in unison: "Yes, this is our common understanding!"

    "Very good." Pei Wei said with satisfaction, and then he took a step back: "Now, let our head coach explain the tactics of this game to everyone Jose, I'm sorry if I don't say this.  Maybe they don¡¯t even have the intention to listen to the tactical arrangements.¡±

    He whispered the last few words to Mourinho. Mourinho showed an extremely happy smile and replied in a low voice: "It's okay, boss, I'm used to your actions in the locker room."  ¡­I¡¯m really not used to not having you in the first half of the season.¡±

    After saying this, Mourinho wiped away the smile on his face and took a step forward: "In today's game, we have only one tone, and that is offense!"

    "Middlesbrough's offense is quite unique. The two wingers, Mendieta and Zenden, are both excellent players. Although the attacking midfielder Juninho is older, his skills are quite outstanding, and the two wingers are very good.  The forwards Maccarone and Yobu are both powerful forwards, but their defense is as poor as ever, so in this game, we have to use an upright attack to solve them!  , use constant attacks to destroy the opponent's defense! "

    ???He paused for a moment, and then?: "I don't care how many goals the opponent scores today, anyway, we will score at least one more than them!"

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 623 A wonderful start

    The last words spoken in the locker room were not actually Mourinho's. He showed a very arrogant side. Probably not many people would dare to say that God is first and I am second, but in fact he was in charge.  In the game, the most important thing is defense.

    Pei Wei saw this, but he didn't ask Mourinho - it doesn't matter at ordinary times, he will never use his thinking to influence Mourinho during the game, because he knows that although his football level is  Yes, but that refers to the amateur level. In the world of professional football, any assistant coach who comes out is probably much better than him.

    Compared with Wenger, who is pursuing perfect football in a perverted way, Mourinho is more conservative - it is not appropriate to say that he is conservative. The accurate statement should be that he puts performance first, defense first, and then  It's the offense, this is Mourinho's football philosophy. For Mourinho, a 1-0 victory is much better than a 4-3 win, because although the subsequent games were good to watch, the defense conceded three goals.  This is something Mourinho cannot tolerate.

    Mourinho actually had other intentions in what he said just now. The players' mentality of winning will not be calmed down by the story Pei Wei told. Instead, they should be properly guided at this time. Anyway, Newcastle's offensive ability is not good.  It will be worse than Middlesbrough, and its defensive ability is much better. It also has a high winning rate in head-to-head matches, so we simply strengthen the offense. This will allow the players to display their high spirits better. Another point is,  This is the closest Newcastle has come to the championship, and it is likely to be Newcastle's first championship in forty-three years. If they can win the championship with a beautiful victory, it will also have a great impact on the overall image of the team.  Very helpful.

    The lineup Mourinho sent for this game also proves this point.  It's still 442, but the midfielder has changed from a double midfielder to a single midfielder, with goalkeeper Given, defenders Trabelsi, Lucio, Woodgate and Hart, and midfielder Makelele trailing behind, on both wings.  They are Robert and Dyer, Nie Fei in front, and double forwards Ibrahimovic and Shearer.  Middlesbrough head coach McClaren sent the same lineup of 442.  Goalkeeper Australian national goalkeeper Schwarzer, the four defenders from right to left are former England international Miles, two former England national team veterans, 33-year-old Southgate and 32-year-old Esiogu.  The left back is 25-year-old French defender Coudreau.  Judging from this lineup, Newcastle's defense is really not that good. Although Miles was the main right back of the England national team in the 2002 World Cup, that was only because Eriksson was really looking for him after Manchester United's Gary Neville was injured.  No one comes.  Although the veteran pair of Southgate and Ehiogu were the second-ranked central defender partner in the Premier League last year, their performance is not as stable as last season after a year.  Mistakes have also increased during the season, and there is nothing surprising about Coudreau. He is just experienced and relatively stable, so Mourinho will boldly formulate aggressive offensive tactics in the game.

    However, compared with their defense, Middlesbrough's midfield and frontcourt look very luxurious - of course for a mid-table team aiming for the UEFA Cup - the midfielder is the Dutchman Boateng.  , this 28-year-old player has been in the Premier League for six seasons and his performance has always been stable.  Both wings are players on loan. On the left is the Dutch winger Zenden, who is on loan from Chelsea, and on the right is the former Spanish international Mendieta, who is on loan from Lazio.  The attacking midfielder is Brazilian Juninho Paulista, and the double forwards are Cameroon international Yob and Italian striker Maccarone.

    ? Judging from this lineup.  McLaren's idea is to use offense to win. Since Robson coached this team, Middlesbrough's tradition has been technical offensive football.  They have the title of "Giant Killer" in the Premier League, and they have quite a lot of experience in playing against strong teams, so even if they faced Newcastle, which was quite prosperous this season, McLaren also fielded such a strong offensive and defensive lineup.

    But when he saw Newcastle's lineup, he couldn't help but gasped. Janus, a midfielder with both offensive and defensive capabilities, did not play. Instead, Dyer, a winger with distinctive wing attacks, Nie  Flying back to the center, the two full-backs sent Trabelsi and Hart, who have excellent assist abilities, and put Kufuor and Bernard, who have strong defensive abilities, on the bench What does this mean?  ?  This means that Newcastle no longer intends to use the offensive and defensive balance tactics that they have achieved good results in the league, but intends to use offense to destroy Middlesbrough's defense!

    Newcastle fans wearing black and white jerseys and Middlesbrough fans wearing red jerseys occupied the stands on both sides of the goal. They cheered for their teams desperately from the beginning of the game. Fortunately, both sides  Is it between the club or the fans?

    It¡¯s quite friendly, so there¡¯s no mutual disparagement.?? is indispensable.

    Compared with the usual boring start of the final, this final was quite exciting - almost from the beginning of the game, the two teams started to attack with fast attacks - there was nothing that could be done about it.  , compared with the opponent's attackers, the defenders of both sides are a bit weak. In this case, using offense to suppress the opponent's offense is the only way.

    Whoever can use his own offense to suppress the opponent's offense will be able to take advantage. This is the inevitable result of both sides adopting offensive tactics. It is precisely because of this that the final was extremely exciting.

    At the beginning of the first half, Newcastle gave their opponents a showdown. After several midfield kicks, the ball fell to Trabelsi's feet. Trabelsi showed his offensive ability under Zenden's pressure.  After passing the opponent beautifully, he keenly observed the running route of his teammates in the frontcourt, and passed the ball to the front of the penalty area with a beautiful long pass!

    In the midfield, Nie Feizheng and Dyer made a cross move. Dyer came to the middle, and Nie Fei ran to the right to attract the attention of Boateng, the only defensive midfielder of the opponent. The ball was here.  The time fell exactly at Dyer's feet.

    Middlesbrough's defense made a huge mistake. There was no player defending in the middle of the midfield!

    Dyer was naturally not polite when he saw that there was no defensive player in front of him. After removing the ball beautifully, he began to dribble forward along the center and break through quickly. His speed was quite fast, but the reaction of Middlesbrough's defense seemed a bit awkward.  slow.

    Dyer advanced to the top of the penalty area before someone came up to defend him. Dyer immediately made a beautiful cross pass. When Ibrahimovic was parallel to the opponent's last defender, he passed the ball to his feet. Ibrahimovic caught the ball.  Then he took a step forward and entered the penalty area, and then immediately volleyed hard with his left foot!

    Schwarzer made a wonderful save and saved the ball beautifully from the bottom line!

    "Newcastle created a beautiful opportunity as soon as they came up! Schwarzer made a good save, but Ibrahimovic seemed a little anxious. If he could carry the ball forward, then Middlesbrough would be in danger. After all, Middlesbrough was at that time  The defender can't threaten him yet." Laurenson shouted in surprise.

    "But this is the characteristic of Ibrahimovic." As a former world super striker, Lineker naturally has more say: "His skills are very good, but his feeling in front of the goal is a bit worse. When he gets the opportunity,  At times, he often just shoots directly. If he continues to dribble, he may not be able to create any threat God is fair. It is a miracle that a big man of 1.92 meters can have the same skills and overall perspective as a midfielder.  At the same time, I¡¯m afraid it will also deprive him of something else.¡±

    "If he has the same shooting feeling as Shearer" Hans said suddenly.

    "Then no one can defend him." Lineker shrugged: "But it seems that this kind of player should not exist on earth."

    While they were still talking, Nie Fei's corner kick was directly headed away by Southgate. Boateng took the ball and passed it back to Wright under Dyer's pressure. Wright drove the ball forward.  After a few steps, it was passed to Zenden in front. Zenden did not break through after taking the ball, but suddenly passed the ball forward in the midfield.

    A long pass from 40 meters away!  However, his pass seemed to be very purposeful, passing directly to the front of Newcastle's penalty area.

    Job chased towards the landing point, Woodgate was chasing closely behind him, and Given also rushed out of the small penalty area. In his opinion, he should be able to catch the ball in front of Job.

    But he seemed to have underestimated Job's speed. The Cameroon forward rushed to the spot where the ball landed before Woodgate and Given. Seeing that Given was about to rush forward, he jumped up high before he could stop the ball and knocked it down.  The ball hit the goal hard!

    Ji Wen jumped up and stretched out his hands, but failed to touch the ball!

    Everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on the falling ball, watching it fall, fall, and finally land on the net.

    Newcastle fans let out a collective sigh, while Middlesbrough fans sighed collectively - this is football, it touches the hearts of countless people, making them nervous for it, excited for it, and forget everything for it.

    At the beginning of the first half, both sides created a good opportunity each, and in the following game, the two sides did not remain conservative, but launched a more intense attack, and a wonderful start began.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 624: Joyful Laughter

    Twenty minutes have passed since the half of the game. During these twenty minutes, there was no conservative posture, but a back-and-forth attack. Often, as soon as an attack here ended, the attack over there immediately started.  The game unfolded at a very fast pace. Of course, under this fast pace, the mistakes of both sides also increased.

    This is the time to test the players' ability to seize opportunities. Whoever can seize the opportunity of the other party's mistake first will be able to take the lead in the next game. In this regard, Newcastle's offensive players must be outstanding.  Much more.

    In the 25th minute, Mendieta took the ball and broke through from the right. Despite Hart's entanglement, he still brought the ball to the edge of the penalty area. At this time, Makelele appeared exactly where he should be.  A light hook intercepted the ball from Mendieta's feet, and then immediately hit a long pass to the frontcourt.

    Shearer jumped high near the center circle and tipped the ball to Nie Fei, who was crossing the ball. Nie Fei immediately started to break forward after receiving the ball, and Ibrahimovic also ran beside him to prepare for the response.

    In this kind of positional battle, the weaknesses of Middlesbrough's two senior central defenders are fully exposed. They have strong frontal defensive capabilities and rich experience, but they also have a common problem with British central defenders, that is, slow turns and slow reactions!.

    :|Seeing that he has attracted the defense of the opponent's two defenders, Nie Fei moved the ball to the right while running, and then immediately passed the ball to the edge of the penalty area.

    Ibrahimovic took the ball with his back to the goal, pressed his body against Southgate behind him, then deftly hooked the ball behind him, and then turned around and broke through!

    Southgate¡¯s turn was a step slower.  But he immediately pressed his body against Ibrahimovic, hoping to use force to make Ibrahimovic lose his balance.

    Ibrahimovic staggered, but he quickly stabilized his center of gravity, accelerated to catch up with the ball, and volleyed in front of Schwarzer who was attacking!

    It was almost the same shot as the opening shot, but this time, Schwarzer failed to save Newcastle again!

    The ball flew past him quickly and then hit the net hard!

    "The ball went in. Newcastle took the lead to break the deadlock! A beautiful counterattack. Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ made a long pass from the backcourt, Shearer headed the ball, Nie Fei made a wonderful pass after the breakthrough, and Ibrahimovic shot after a beautiful breakaway! A series of wonderful cooperation  . Newcastle¡¯s attack combination shows their power!¡±

    Mourinho stood up and raised his arms high. The goal just now was exactly his tactical idea. On the surface, Nie Fei was the attacking midfielder and Ibrahimovic was the striker.  But in fact, Newcastle's frontcourt trident is Shearer who comes forward and uses his header advantage to help Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei get in behind to create opportunities. Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei are two players with extraordinary skills and imagination.  The cooperation between them is where his confidence lies!

    After scoring, Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei and Shearer hugged each other tightly and cheered loudly to celebrate their goal!

    Nearly 20,000 Newcastle fans at the scene were also cheering loudly, and the cheers from 100,000 Newcastle fans filled the entire Newcastle!

    After taking the lead by one goal, Newcastle did not be conservative. They continued the fast pace, constant impact, and constant attack.  They have sufficient offensive manpower both on the wings and in the center. Most of the time, they only have two defenders, Woodgate and Makelele, in the backcourt to prevent the opponent from counterattacking. The other players have entered the opponent's half to face them.  The opponent's door was bombarded.

    Use offense to suppress the opponent's offense - a very tempting idea.  But not many teams can do this, at least during this period of time.  Newcastle did it.

    Faced with such an attack, Middlesbrough couldn't stand it any longer. They wanted to counterattack, but were suppressed by the opponent. The two forwards had to retreat to help defend. Under Newcastle's strong pressure, the two wings even pushed forward and became one.  This is an extravagant hope. As for forward Juninho, at least he should not think about doing anything until he gets rid of Makelele's defense.

    Although he is about the same age as Makelele, Juninho, after breaking his leg three times, is no longer the feared midfielder he was when he first landed in the Premier League, while Makelele is that kind of player.  Players who become more popular as they get older may not be able to compare with Makelele, a regular player of the Brazilian national team, Juninho Paulista, in terms of fame and strength five years ago, but now, the gap between the two has dropped completely.

    After forming a pressure on Middlesbrough, Newcastle quickly completed their second goal.

    Robert took the ball from the left, broke through to the baseline, and passed the ball to Hart, who stepped in. Hart made a long pass and hit the ball to the right. After Trabelsi took the ball, he took a step forward and then passed it across.  Nie Fei hit Nie Fei in the middle. Nie Fei stopped the ball at his feet. Facing Boateng who came up to defend, he suddenly raised his feet and it wasStraight to the feet!

    Under the cover of Trabelsi and Nie Fei, Dyer quietly ran to the corner of the penalty area. Middlesbrough's defense

    Newcastle has already lost its position in the back and forth movement and is defending him!

    Dyer took the ball one step forward, then took off his right foot and volleyed directly from the penalty area line!

    The ball drew an upward arc in the air and quickly got into the upper right corner of the goal. Schwarzer was a step too slow to react!

    "Two to zero! Newcastle showed strong offensive strength! In less than thirty-five minutes of the first half, they took a two-goal lead! Both Ibrahimovic and Dyer's shots were wonderful! Now Mi  Delsburg is facing a difficult situation! ¡±

    McLaren was obviously dissatisfied with this situation. After conceding the second goal, he jumped up from the coaching bench angrily and kept shouting on the court. He was angrily until the fourth official came to stop him.  Return to your seat.

    McLaren was mentally prepared for being scored by the opponent, but it was really unbearable for him to have no achievements in the offense - Middlesbrough itself is not very good at quick counterattacks, but they used the Premier League's  It is a rare traditional technical attack style, but now McLaren can't see that the team that is being pressed on the field has any trace of technical flow.

    After taking a two-goal lead, Newcastle slowed down their offensive pace and began to put the game into their own orbit. Through this season, Mourinho has given his players a strong ability to read the game. Coupled with his on-the-spot command,  He believes that there are not many teams in the Premier League that can control the game better than Newcastle, at least Middlesbrough does not fall into this range.

    Although Mourinho sent out the vast majority of offensive players in this game, being good at offense does not mean that they cannot defend. In fact, powerful players like Trabelsi and Hart who are already quite young have already  It's starting to become more balanced between offense and defense, but their offense is more conspicuous than their defense. The phenomenon of excellent offense but a mess in defense usually occurs with young players. As they get older, they will gradually know how to strengthen their defense.  It is also very important - Baggio is not only offensive in Brescia, but sometimes also has to bear part of the defensive responsibility.

    Using his speed and physical fitness, Trabelsi was unable to defend Zenden. Trabelsi was no worse than him in terms of speed and body, and the current Zenden is not the one who stood out in the 1998 World Cup.  He was a bright rookie, but he actually went downhill after 1998, otherwise Chelsea wouldn't have loaned him out.

    On the contrary, Mendieta on the right performed well in this game. The former Spain international, whose condition declined completely after moving to Lazio, performed well after moving to Middlesbrough.  With his all-around midfield style in Valencia and the Spanish national team, Hart's defense is also relatively good. Although he cannot completely defend Mendieta's breakthrough, it limits his threat to a certain extent.

    Middlesbrough's two forwards were beaten to death by Newcastle's two central defenders with speed and strength. Maccarone also grabbed several headers, while Jobe, except for the opening header,  He disappeared from the field outside the hanging door.

    After a few more back-and-forth attacks, the first half was over. Newcastle gained a considerable advantage in the first half. The two-goal lead was enough for them to face the game more easily in the second half.

    The Newcastle players entered the tunnel chatting and laughing. Some of the players who were in a good mood even applauded the Newcastle fans in the stands, while the Middlesbrough players ran in quickly with their heads lowered.  The player tunnel - even people who don't know the score will understand that Middlesbrough's situation is not good when they see this scene.

    "We experienced a wonderful first half." Mourinho couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly when he said this - after all, if he wins this championship, it will not only be Newcastle's first official game in thirty-three years.  It was also his first championship after returning to Europe. It would be a lie to say he was not excited - but the reaction of the players was much more exciting. Mourinho also had a smile on his face when he saw it.  After they started to smile, they all looked like they wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh. Weird sounds like "plop" kept ringing in the locker room.

    After all, Mourinho is not deep enough. At least the past few years in China have made his character more cheerful. Seeing the players like this, he couldn't help but smile, waved his hand and said: "  Okayyou can laugh if you want, it doesn't matter if it's louder, anyway, our dressing room is far away from Middlesbrough's dressing room, and we are not afraid of being said that we don't respect our opponents."

    The head coach spoke, how could the players still bear it?Immediately, cheerful laughter filled the entire locker room.

    Pei Wei sat in the corner and watched this scene with a smile, strong self-confidence filling his chest.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 625: Not going through wind and rain

    I understand that everyone is happy, but this does not mean that we have won the League Cup In the history of world football, there are countless times when a three-goal lead was overturned, not to mention that we were only ahead by two goals, and there was still time in the game.  A full forty-five minutes.  "

    After waiting for the laughter to subside a little, Mourinho waved his hand to signal everyone to quiet down: "Of course we are laughing very happily now, but if we fail to win the game after the game, then we will  His behavior during the break will become a joke in the world of football, a textbook example of someone who got carried away before winning and was punished - do you want to be such a textbook?"

    The players all shook their heads - this is natural, no one would be stupid enough to do this.

    "So, it's over after laughing. Next, everyone should focus on the game." Mourinho pointed to the tactical board: "In the second half, Middlesbrough will definitely launch a counterattack. If  If they don¡¯t launch a counterattack, they will definitely be doomed, because we are two goals ahead, so we must be mentally prepared, not only for the onslaught against Middlesbrough, but also for the possible conceding of goals.¡±

    "We must remember that we did not intend to win this game through solid defense, and it is definitely not an advantageous thing to be passively beaten In the second half, we continued to attack them back and forth, both offensively and defensively.  , We are all better than them, and there is no need to panic even if they score a goal for the time being. We believe in our own strength. In 45 minutes, it will be time for us to win the League Cup.¡±

    Mourinho only made brief adjustments.  This is normal, because his team has the upper hand and a huge advantage - the person who should be chattering at this time seems to be the person in the locker room on the other side.

    McClaren looked at the players with a gloomy face. He did not expect to fall behind by two goals in the first half - maybe he thought that he would concede two goals, but he did not expect that his team could not even score a goal.

    The curse in the South locker room before the game was suppressed during the game. Zenden was stared at by a full-back who was good at attacking.  Mendieta's breakthrough was just harassment.  Juninho was unable to move under Makelele's defense, and the two forwards did not see their shadow for a long time This is not normal Middlesbrough, absolutely not.

    But he also saw that the situation was so bad not because the players didn't work hard.  It's because Newcastle played so well, and their frontcourt offense continued to form pressure, making Middlesbrough far inferior to their opponents in both the number and quality of their attacks.  And their ability to seize opportunities is much better than Middlesbrough. Now for Middlesbrough, it is simply terrible.

    In this situation, it is almost impossible to gain a comprehensive advantage. The only thing McLaren can do is to hope to form some breakthroughs on the court and regain some confidence, and then the game can be played.

    Thinking of this, McLaren's eyes fell on a young man.

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    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's players discovered that a young player was standing where Zenden stood in the first half - Middlesbrough made a substitution at the beginning of the second half.

    "Stewart Downing, 19 years old. A product of Middlesbrough's youth training, left winger, fast. Excellent breakthrough passing ability." Mourinho's mind immediately flashed Downing's information, because he came from Chelsea.  Senden was brought in on loan.  Downing was loaned to Sunderland in League One in the first half of this season and returned during the winter transfer period. However, he was at a disadvantage in the competition with Zenden. Now McLaren is sending him on, probably hoping to rely on his speed.  Let's make breakthroughs to bring about a slight change in the situation on the field.

    "The response is quite fast." Mourinho smiled. There is no other way. If you want to change the situation on the field, using the outstanding performance of a certain player to form a breakthrough is a good way.  , but can this nineteen-year-old boy do this?

    Mourinho signaled Trabelsi to reduce his forwards and pay attention to defending this young man - Trabelsi is definitely not slower than Downing in terms of speed, so using him to defend is a good way.

    Trabelsi nodded. Although Mourinho asked him to reduce his assists a little, which made him feel a little unhappy, he had already been in the limelight offensively in the first half of the game, and it was not so difficult to accept for the benefit of the team.  of.

    After the start of the second half, Middlesbrough launched a fierce attack at the kick-off and quickly passed the ball to Downing's feet - McLaren's tactical intention was too obvious. I really don't understand why he is still a new generation of British players.  One of the most popular coaches in the FA.

    &nbsp; Downing dribbled the ball and quickly broke through on the wing. Dyer and Trabelsi quickly surrounded them. Neither of the two was slower than Downing, so even though they were not out of the league,

    The defenders were still able to control Tangning's breakthrough very well.

    Seeing that he failed to break through and was trapped in a double-team, Tangning seemed a little discouraged. Fortunately, he still remembered McLaren's words: "Use your breakthrough to attract the opponent's defense. If the breakthrough is unsuccessful, give the ball to  Others come to organize the offense. "At least at this time, he has attracted the opponent's two defenders.

    Downing was double-teamed and passed the ball to Juninho in the middle. Juninho got out of the way under Makelele's defense and then passed the ball into the penalty area. Maccarone carried it with his body.  After catching Woodgate, he volleyed and the ball flew out of the baseline.

    Given kicked the ball out with a big kick, Boateng got ahead of Nie Fei and headed the ball down. Mendieta got the ball from a little behind and saw that Downing had already started running forward from the left, and immediately  A long pass passed the ball over.

    Downing got the ball in front of Trabelsi. Dyer had already stepped forward to assist, so Trabelsi was the only one to defend him. Tangning, thinking this was a good opportunity, immediately pushed the ball forward and accelerated the breakthrough.  !

    Trabelsi followed Tangning closely. After realizing that he could not get rid of his opponent with speed, Tangning immediately made a quick stop. When Trabelsi also stopped, he moved the ball into the penalty area and forced it.  breakthrough!

    Trabelsi was temporarily thrown away, but Tangning still felt the pressure coming from behind, so when he was about to approach the small penalty area, he immediately kicked off and shot into the far corner!

    Ji Wen fell to the ground, reached out and flicked the ball, and the ball rolled out of the baseline!

    McClaren, who had been watching the game nervously, jumped up regretfully, but he saw hope Downing's breakthrough was beautiful, and Newcastle's right back seemed no match for him!

    "Be careful with this little guy. His breakthroughs from the wing are very unique." Pei Wei suddenly said. He knew that Tang Ning was selected for the 2006 World Cup squad. Although he was in the World Cup  Never played: "But he has the advantages and disadvantages of a British winger When he takes the ball, he just keeps hitting the ball and never cares about anything else."

    "Really? That would be easier to defend." Mourinho's eyes lit up and he laughed.

    Just as they were laughing, another change occurred on the field

    ; made a move, then handed the ball to Makelele behind him and ran forward. Makelele accurately hoisted the ball over Boateng's head. Nie Fei caught the ball and drove straight in. He saw  A defender came up to defend himself and immediately kicked the ball to Shearer in front. Shearer caught the ball and turned around to shoot. The ball was blocked by Southgate with his body.

    The ball fell to Boateng's feet. He quickly looked up to observe the situation in the frontcourt, and then directly passed the long ball to the left from the edge of his own penalty area. Downing and Trabelsi started a speed contest and finally grabbed the ball.  Trabelsi got the ball a little in front of him, and then forced the ball down without slowing down. When the ball was about to leave the baseline, he raised his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Trabelsi's outstretched foot failed to touch the ball. The ball accurately bypassed the heads of Woodgate and Lucio and flew to the back point. Maccarone attracted Given's attention in the middle, and Jobe came from  Quickly plug in from the back row and use the momentum to swing your head to attack the goal!

    The ball quickly went into the upper right corner of the goal. Although Given made a save, it was still out of reach. Middlesbrough got a point back!

    The Middlesbrough fans roared wildly. This goal gave them hope again!  Job and his teammates hugged each other tightly, celebrating this hard-won goal.

    McClaren excitedly jumped up from the coaching bench and cheered loudly. In his opinion, this goal completely proved the wisdom of his tactical arrangement. Downing's previous breakthrough and this assist brought a great impact to Middlesbrough's offense.  Great energy!

    "Fool." Mourinho muttered, and then shouted to the field: "Remember what I just said? Don't worry, this is just an accident, let us expand our lead again!"

    "How can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain" Pei Wei leaned on his chair and said slowly: "It seems that there is no point in winning the championship if we lead all the way? Only with a little twists and turns can the final victory appear.  It¡¯s even more precious, just like coffee, the bitterness at the beginning reveals the sweetness later.¡±

    The calm expressions of the two of them made the Newcastle players quiet down. Yes, isn't it just a goal?  What does it matter? Just recover the ball after losing it. With MiddleFortuna's defense didn't seem to be able to stop us from scoring goals.

    Looking at the Middlesbrough players celebrating on the field, the Newcastle players felt a burning fighting spirit in their hearts.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 626 Broken Wings

    Haitem, you are so embarrassed this time, you were betrayed by a nineteen-year-old boy!  "

    When Trabelsi kicked the ball forward, Ibrahimovic ran back and laughed at him heartlessly. Since both of them had transferred from Ajax, they had a good relationship.  So I had no worries when speaking: "I think the head coach must be very dissatisfied with your performance just nowAha, look, Samuel (Kufor) is already warming up on the sidelines. I think if  If you continue like this, you will definitely be substituted, for sure.¡±

    "Damn it, Ibra, don't laugh at me here You wasted a lot of opportunities today." Trabelsi countered depressedly: "If this happens again, Mark will replace you."

    "I won't waste any more opportunities." Ibrahimovic waved his fist.

    "I won't let that kid continue to be proud When I debuted at Ajax, he was still playing in the youth team***." Trabelsi also waved his fist.  Said in a muffled voice.

    In the next game, Trabelsi fulfilled his promise. Although his defensive ability was not that good, he could still complete his defensive tasks after completely giving up the offense - he used his speed and physical fitness to entangle him.  Downing had very few chances to get the ball, let alone break through. At this time, Newcastle's offensive players launched wave after wave of attacks.

    Dyer broke through from the wing, and then passed it to Nie Fei, who moved to the right wing. Nie Fei made a cross near the baseline, and Shearer's header went over the crossbar.

    Schwarzer took a goal kick, and Makelele jumped in front of Juninho and headed the ball down.  Nie Fei passed the ball to Robert. Robert broke through along the wing and then cut inside. He shot a powerful shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball was pressed by Schwarzer.

    Middlesbrough launched a counterattack. Juninho carried the ball and still moved forward tenaciously under the pressure of Makelele, and then accurately sent the ball to the goalkeeper who had just pushed away Trabelsi for a distance through unremitting running.  At Tangning's feet.

    After Tangning received the ball, he immediately made a crosscut and raised his right foot to shoot. Trabelsi caught up with him.  Stretch your legs to block his shot.  But Tangning immediately dunked the ball and turned to break through near the baseline!

    Trabelsi really tried his best this time. As soon as he blocked the air, he immediately turned around and chased after him.  Then, when Tang Ning started to pass, he made a flying tackle from behind, scooping the ball out of Tang Ning's feet and out of the baseline!

    "Trabelsi's beautiful defense! Even though he was shaken a few times by Downing, he still didn't give up! Newcastle's desire for this championship is no better than that of Middleton, who has not been able to win a championship for 128 years since the team was founded.  Fort is so small!" Laurenson said with emotion.

    Woodgate pulled up Trabelsi who was lying on the ground: "Well done!"

    Trabelsi nodded.  Then he said arrogantly to Tang Ning, who had also just gotten up, "Boy, I said I won't let you break through again I will do what I said."

    Tangning bit her lip: "I also swear that I will get back the score I will do the same!"

    "Don't let him cut inside. He can pass the ball as he pleases. Lucio and I will not let their two defenders grab any more points." Woodgate whispered to Trabelsi: "Haitem,  Your strength is not defense, so don¡¯t force it, just prevent cutting inside, we will support you from behind.¡±

    Trabelsi nodded heavily - my first championship since coming to the Premier League.  How could I be disturbed by a nineteen-year-old boy like you!

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    In fact, this is the same idea of ??other Newcastle players, so Mourinho has been telling Pei Wei that there is no need to worry about the players' desire to win in the past few years - a team's players lose their desire to win*  *There are only two possibilities. The first is that they have won too many championships and they start to feel that it doesn't matter.  The second is that this team always suffers constant defeats, which makes the players feel numb to defeats - the former is represented by Real Madrid in the next few years.  There are many representatives of the latter, including some once glorious mid- to lower-tier clubs, such as Nottingham Forest, which has won two Champions League championships.

    I must have deep feelings about the latter Janus and Dawson. They both came from Nottingham Forest. This team has now been reduced to a mid-table position in League One. Not only is it financially  For reasons such as this, and more importantly, everyone from the top to the players has lost the desire to win. They can only remember the glory of the Clough era and recall those glorious days, even though most of their players were brilliant in the forest.  The moment has not yet been born.

    At least Newcastle does not belong to either of the two. The old players are eager to wash away their never-before-seen achievements.The shame of the championship, the new players have new goals. This feeling of longing for glory cannot disappear in a few years, at least not until they win enough championships.

    Since Trabelsi was more involved in defense, Newcastle was active on the right in the early part of the game.

    Slowly quieted down, on the contrary, Robert and Hart on the left began to fly and Ibrahimovic continued to deliver bombs in the middle. Newcastle's left wing began to launch more and more fierce attacks. Robert's breakthrough and Hart's long pass began.  Show their power.

    Hart is an assist-oriented full-back, but his characteristic lies not in breakthroughs, but in his passing. His precise long-passing ability and excellent free-kick skills have brought great joy to the Middlesbrough defenders.  Big trouble, especially after Robert's breakthrough was able to attract enough defensive power, Hart's passing ability has been greatly developed.

    Myers has been troubled by Robert's breakthrough. He is a full-back who basically relies on brute force to earn a living. Although he has played in the 2002 World Cup, it does not increase his so-called strength, not to mention that in addition to  In addition to guarding Robert's breakthrough, you also have to pay attention to Hart's back-row insertion. Fortunately, Mendieta noticed that something was wrong and took the initiative to retreat to share part of his pressure. Otherwise, Miles would have been unable to support him.

    McLaren became anxious again. At the beginning of the second half, Middlesbrough reversed a certain situation on the field, which made him feel that he saw hope. However, he did not expect that Newcastle immediately re-formed the suppression-does he have to replace himself with another person?  ?

    Thinking of this, McLaren's eyes scanned the bench, but he didn't see a person who could turn the situation around on the field - it's not like he doesn't have such people, they are all on the court now, where can he go?  Find a suitable replacement?

    McLaren began to envy Mourinho. This guy could come up with two lineups, but he could only put together one competitive lineup. It was really annoying to compare people to each other.

    what else can we do?  Who wants to have such a rich boss?

    While McLaren was thinking wildly, Newcastle's attack became more and more fierce.

    This is the third time Robert got rid of Myers' defense. He poked the ball between Myers' legs, and then used his speed and sprinting ability to quickly get rid of him and rush to the baseline.

    Although Miles was chasing closely behind him, it seemed difficult to catch up with Robert, who started first. Looking at Robert's back, Miles suddenly felt a fire in his heart.  When the foot was passing, there was a sudden shovel from behind!

    As soon as Robert sent the ball out, Myers' foot arrived.

    Fortunately, Robert had a good self-protection ability. He subconsciously pushed his right foot towards the ground and jumped up. Miles shoveled the air and couldn't hold it back. He slid forward five meters on the lawn, just in time to reach the ground.  The fallen Robert was knocked out.

    Schwarzer jumped up and hugged the ball. At this time, the referee's whistle also sounded. He ran to the left side of the penalty area, glanced at Robert, who was rolling around with his legs, and stretched out his hand to let Miles get up.  Then he took out the red card and showed it in front of him!

    The boos in the stands rang out wildly, and naturally they were all directed at Miles - all the fans could see that he was aiming at someone else.

    Newcastle¡¯s team doctor quickly rushed to the scene of the accident. They did not need to ask the referee for instructions. Robert was knocked directly out and was no longer in the stadium.

    Miles walked off the field with his head hanging. Ibrahimovic shouted at him angrily several times, and it seemed that he was about to go up and question him. Shearer stopped him.

    The opponent has already received a red card, so there is no point in going up now. It would be bad if he gets a card too.

    "How is the situation?" Mourinho first asked Stewart to warm up, then turned around and asked the team doctor Harris who ran over with a frown.

    "The situation is not very goodLaurent happened to be hit by that guy when he was falling down. At least it was a contusionit is not necessarily serious or not, but he will definitely not be able to play in this game." Harris shrugged.  replied.

    "What the hell!" Mourinho cursed. He was not worried about this game, but worried about the following league and Champions League games. Robert's form this season has been very good, although he was in a very good game against Real Madrid.  Stewart's performance in the home game was eye-catching, but he still couldn't replace Robert's role in the offense. Without him, Newcastle's two wings would be broken. How can Mourinho not be angry?

    After emergency treatment, Robert was able to stand up.However, he had to rest on the shoulders of others to hobble forward. When passing the coaching bench, he smiled bitterly at Mourinho: "Coachit seems that I can't hold the championship trophy with my own hands.  "

    "It doesn't matter, we will bring the trophy to your bedside. No one can take away this" Mourinho said lightly: "I swear, I will definitely do this."

    A happy smile appeared on Robert's face.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 627 Forty-Eight Years of Waiting

    After seeing Miles get the red card, McLaren knew that the game was over.

    Being behind by one goal is not terrible, but being behind by one goal without one person is a bit scary. Although Robert was injured, for Newcastle, their strength will not drop much, but it will make their players feel the same hatred.  , and the Middlesbrough players once again suffered a serious blow to their morale. Under the circumstances, they can only hope for a miracle if they want to get back.

    McLaren replaced Mendieta with young right back Stockdale. In this case, he still chose to defend - he was betting that Newcastle would not be satisfied with the one-goal lead and would continue to strengthen the attack.  , there is still some time before the end of the game. If Newcastle cannot open up the situation, there is likely to be a flaw in the backcourt. As long as they can equalize the score, the balance of victory will tilt towards Middlesbrough after entering overtime.

    McLaren¡¯s calculation was very good, but after just five minutes, Newcastle¡¯s attack shattered all his plans.

    Stewart received Nie Fei's pass on the left. For Stewart, although Robert's dismissal gave him a chance to play, it did not mean that he would feel grateful to Middlesbrough for this -  Although he was Robert's substitute, he was quite convinced of Robert's skills and breakthrough passing ability. He set his goal of chasing Robert. It was precisely because of this that he could not tolerate his opponent's foul method.  Hurt Robert.

    Miles came off the field, so he vented his anger on Stockdale, who replaced Miles at the right back position. When he saw his opponent rushing toward him, he first pretended to dribble toward him.  Take the middle road.  Then he suddenly dunked the ball toward the baseline and forced a breakthrough!

    Stockdale turned around and planned to catch up, but Stewart was very fast and quickly left him behind. After catching up with the ball, he dunked horizontally and broke into the penalty area!

    Like a hot knife cutting into a piece of butter, Stewart, embedded in the Middlesbrough penalty area, immediately messed up the opponent's defense!

    Southgate dropped Ibrahimovic and rushed towards him, while Boateng took his place.  It seems that Southgate and Stockdale are about to form a flanking attack.  Stewart calmly observed the situation in the penalty area and then passed the ball to the penalty spot!.

    :|

    The ball quickly changed direction and flew towards the upper right corner of the goal. Schwarzer made a save as soon as he turned around.  He stretched out his hand desperately, hoping to catch the ball!

    But his efforts were in vain and the ball flew past his hand.  He spun around and hit the earth network behind him!

    "Goal! The volley flying near the penalty spot helped Newcastle expand the lead to two goals again! It is now the 76th minute of the game, and Middlesbrough's hope of winning is already very slim Newcastle is about to  Ushering in their first championship in thirty-three years!" Lineker's words also brought a hint of excitement. Indeed, Newcastle, the team with the most support from fans in England, has not been able to win it for too long.  Champion: "If we only count the domestic championship, then this will be his first championship in 48 years since 1955!"

    The Newcastle fans in the stands were even more ecstatic. In their view, the championship was definitely in Newcastle's hands. With Middlesbrough looking like this, how could they score two goals against us at the last moment of the match?  !

    Mourinho began to use substitutions to consolidate the advantage. He replaced Trabelsi with Kufuor. Now he is ready to consolidate the advantage.  So it is a bit too humiliating to let an offensive player like Trabelsi work as a defensive coolie. It is easier to let him defend than to let Kufuor play directly, not to mention that Trabelsi's physical energy has been exhausted in the game just now.  about there.  You can also save some energy by taking a good rest instead.

    Five more minutes of the game passed, and we saw that Middlesbrough, whose hopes had been shattered, also seemed a little weak offensively.  After a few back and forths, Newcastle gained possession of the ball and stayed in the backcourt for more than a minute before being kicked out of the baseline by their opponents. At this time, Mourinho used up his third substitution.  For the quota, Janus replaced Nie Fei, and Newcastle's midfielder became a parallel position

    |.From a perspective, Nie Fei is definitely the best player in this game. In the first half, he assisted Ibrahimovic and Dyer twice to score goals, and then in the second half, he scored the goal that sealed the victory, one shot and two goals.  It is said that Chinese stars conquered the Millennium Stadium!

    After paying tribute to the fans, Nie Fei came to the bench and Mourinho

    Then he stretched out his hand to him: "Well done, Nie Fei.".

    |.Laughing happily.

    ? ?He sat down next to Pei Wei, smelling of sweat, and Pei Wei locked his neck: "You brat, you did a great job today Okay, let us Chinese have some face!".

    =The match is the final of the Champions League"

    "You have a big appetite." Pei Wei said in surprise: "Why didn't I see that you had such great ambitions before?"

    "It's not ambition, boss." Fei became serious: "To be honest, I didn't think that when I was in China before, I just knew that winning the league championship was already great. Only after I came to Europe did I feel that the European Champions League is what a player  The highest pursuit at the club level In the world of professional football, the Champions League has the same status as the World Cup! For me, the World Cup seems to be a very distant thing, although I have confidence in the development of our national team!  , but in 2002 we could only finish third despite having such a big advantage. Unless we make a leap, it will be difficult for the Chinese team to achieve this goal before I retire, so I hope to win the Champions League!  "

    Pei Wei was quiet for a moment, then nodded: "Xiao Feizi, what you said makes senseI think so too. A national team's leap in level cannot be achieved overnight. There were many superstars before you who benefited from the national team's success."  If the team's strength is low and it fails to participate in the World Cup, such as Weah, it is not bad to regard the Champions League as a short-term goal But I think you will definitely achieve this ideal, maybe this season. "

    "I also believe that we have the strength." Nie Fei clenched his fists.

    Mourinho glanced at them and shook his head silently.

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    Middlesbrough's players have basically given up on the game, and their running has begun to look weak. In fact, they have consumed too much energy in the fierce Premier League, although they are still capable of finishing a game.  , but that was only when there was hope, and now, they have basically lost all hope, and naturally they have no strength to continue competing.

    At least, their current ranking in the league is pretty good. As long as they can get into the top six, they can still enter the UEFA Cup next season. Besides, Newcastle is very likely to enter the European Champions Cup next season, so as the runner-up of the League Cup  They can also appear in the European competition next season.

    But who will remember who was England¡¯s League Cup runner-up in a certain season?  No one will remember the teams that participated in the UEFA Cup in a certain season. The gap between the champion and the runner-up is so big

    Maybe at some point in the future, when people remember that it was through this championship that Newcastle embarked on the road to revival, they will remember that it was the Middlesbrough team they defeated.

    However, it is estimated that neither the Middlesbrough club nor the Middlesbrough fans are willing to be remembered in this way

    Tangning may be the only one who has not given up on the game. He is very young and does not think utilitarian about saving energy to play in the next league. He only knows that the game is not over yet, so I will still attack!

    The coach sent me on the field not to kill the rest of the time, but to hope that I could bring victory to the team

    "Oh! Downing passed Kufuor! Will he get a point back for Middlesbrough?" the commentator shouted: "The game has entered stoppage time, but young Downing did not give up!  "

    Tang Ning dribbled the ball and made a decisive breakthrough toward the bottom line!

    Kufuor, who had just been passed by him, caught up from behind. When Tangning broke through to the bottom line, he looked up and observed the penalty area, hoping to pass the ball to his teammate's feet.

    "Damn it! There's no one in the restricted area!"

    Seeing that all the Newcastle players in the penalty area were wearing black and white sword-striped shirts, Tangning cursed in his heart in despair, and then he decided to break into the penalty area himself!

    Just when he flicked the ball horizontally, one foot stretched out from behind and accurately pushed the ball out of the baseline!

    Kufuor withdrew his foot and bared his teeth and smiled at Tangning who was lying on the ground - Boy, even if you score this goal, it's not a big deal, but I won't let you score easily!

    Tangning covered her face. At this moment, the referee's whistle sounded. At this moment, the cheers from Newcastle fans drowned the entire Millennium Stadium!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 628 Laurent, this is your medal

    Chapter 628 Laurent, this is your medal

    The capital of Wales, Cardiff, Millennium Stadium.

    In this afternoon, as a certain time period was approaching, the noise in the stands became louder and louder, almost overwhelming everything else.

    finally¡­¡­

    ¡°Beep¡ª¡ª¡± Two short and one long, a sharp whistle sounded from the center of the stadium, and then huge cheers immediately erupted from the stands!

    At the same time, all the Newcastle people who were guarding the side of the court rushed into the court and celebrated the victory of this game with their teammates who knelt down almost at the same time on the court!

    With the exception of maybe two people, Pei Wei looked at the players gathered around the field with a smile, standing side by side with Mourinho.

    "The first championship in forty-eight years I can't imagine these fans waiting for so long." Pei Wei looked at the fans cheering crazily on the stage and sighed: "What is the concept of forty-eight years? It's enough to make a  A strong young man turns into a gray-haired old man, which is enough to turn a beautiful girl into an old woman What's even more unbelievable is that this is such a team that has not won a championship for 48 years.  It¡¯s actually the most popular team in England!¡±

    "This is the power of tradition. Teams with more than a hundred years of history abound in the UK. In China, perhaps only Hong Kong teams can have such a history. This needs to be settled." Mourinho laughed.

    "Anyway, our efforts have finally achieved something." Pei Wei laughed: "The League Cup champion As a fan, I thought this was such an inconspicuous championship, but who knows,  Today I am actually excited for such a championship! But no wonder, in the eyes of fans from other countries, the Chinese Football Association Cup is even more inconspicuous, but when Yunjia Tianyu won this championship in 1995, I almost went crazy with joy The key point is  It¡¯s not about winning the championship, but in what capacity you win the championship!¡±

    "Especially after we won the championship through our efforts, no matter how valuable it is. It is all condensed with our sweat and hard work!" Mourinho agreed with Pei Wei's words and looked at the entrance to the player tunnel.  Showing the League Cup championship trophy on display: "This is a good start. We will win more trophies in the future."

    While the two of them were still talking, the players and coaches on the field had already rushed down under the leadership of Hiller, then lifted the two of them above their heads and threw them into the sky - everyone knew very well that this game  The victory of the game.  Mourinho brought it, and Mourinho and half of the current team were brought by Pei Wei!

    ¡°My Armani¡ª¡ª¡± Someone¡¯s miserable cry cut through the sky.

    The cheers in the Millennium Stadium are slowly weakening. The announcer on the stadium broadcast announces the winner of this season's English League Cup in a serious tone. Every time the announcement is made, the Newcastle fans in the stands will be shocked.  They let out a burst of cheers.

    "The winner of the English League Cup in the 2003-04 season is"

    "Newcastle United! Newcastle United! We are the champions! We are the champions!"

    ¡°This is Newcastle¡¯s first domestic league title in 48 years, and also their first League Cup title in the club¡¯s history¡­¡±

    The celebrations on the court continued, and the camera lens showed the ecstatic faces in front of the TV and spread them to thousands of fans who were paying attention to the game.

    A championship podium has been set up in the center of the stadium.  Newcastle all stood on one side of the podium, excitedly waiting for the time to award medals.

    McLaren and his disciples received the silver medal in a low-key manner amidst the applause of the Middlesbrough fans, and then left the stage silently. No one paid too much attention to the situation of the runner-up receiving the award. All eyes were focused on  The next champion will receive the prize!

    The most exciting time has arrived.  The stadium announcer shouted in a very inflammatory voice: "Now, let us welcome the championship team-Newcastle United!"

    "Newcastle! Newcastle!"

    Amid the deafening cheers of their supporters, Newcastle players stepped onto the makeshift podium one by one.  Under the background sign with the words "03-04 League Cup Champions", they received the gold medal from the chairman of the league committee, Sir Moses Ney.  Although perhaps this championship does not seem like much to teams such as Manchester United and Arsenal that aim for the league championship and Champions League championship.  But it has special meaning for the Newcastle players. This is the first English domestic heavyweight championship they have won in eight years!

    Not to mention the players who have transferred from other leagues this season, even Newcastle players who have played in the Premier League before, except for Shearer in 1995,?Except Blackburn have won a league championship, no other player has won any English championship!  After today, they can finally add something important to their resume!

    Every player was carefully observing the gold medal in their hands, and young Taylor bit it out of curiosity.  It doesn¡¯t seem to be pure gold

    "What are you doing? God, you're so embarrassed, you guy" Woodgate touched his forehead and groaned.

    After the players had accepted their medals, Mourinho walked up to the podium and Sir Moses held his hand and smiled: "Well done, young man. Newcastle's first England win in forty-eight years  Championmany people are looking forward to this scene.¡±

    "Thank you, Sir Moses." Mourinho leaned forward and asked the other party to hang the gold medal around his neck.  For Mourinho.  This League Cup championship is also precious - it is also the first championship he has won as a head coach in Europe!

    After Mourinho, the members of the coaching staff also went to the podium one by one to receive gold medals. They also worked hard for the team's championship, and they deserved it - except maybe one guy.  .

    Pei Wei was also mixed in, smiling and waiting for Sir Moses to hang up the medal for him.

    "Oh my god, Mr. Pei, do you want to receive a medal too? It's incredible. This is my first time to present a medal to a club president" Sir Mosiny looked at Pei Wei, who was also shamelessly on the podium.  Said helplessly.

    "I'm an assistant coach, Sir." Pei Wei pointed to the sportswear he was wearing with a smile: "Besides, I have received many medals in China, and this is my first time in England.  "

    Sir Moses reluctantly hung the medal on Pei Wei, then shook his head: "This is very funny, sir."

    "Maybe." Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders: "Unfortunately, it is in compliance with the regulationsI am very happy."

    After exchanging a few words with Sir Moses, Pei Wei walked off the podium triumphantly and was the last one to take the stage.  It's captain Shearer.  When he took over the exquisite League Cup trophy from the Jazz, the atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium reached its climax.  Red confetti and ribbons were sprayed out from behind the background template, flying all over the sky, and the classic "We Are the Champions" was played in the stadium.

    "Congratulations to Newcastle! They are the winners of the English League Cup this season and they deserve it!"

    When Shearer raised the trophy high, the tough man couldn't help but burst into tears - this was his first championship in the eight years since he came to Newcastle!  Although he loves his hometown team infinitely and never regrets not choosing Manchester United at that time, this championship still makes him satisfied!

    Celebrate!  This championship moment!

    Robert has put a bandage on his foot with the help of team doctor Harris. This is not a serious injury.  So it didn't take too long to process, and then the two of them turned on the TV in the ward, just in time to see the moment the award ceremony started.

    Robert and Harris cheered softly. Although they were not present at this moment, they still felt it.  Their hearts beat fiercely with the teammates on the scene.

    Robert sighed with some regret, why didn¡¯t he cheer together at the scene? It must be a good feeling, right?

    ¡°Have a good night¡¯s rest, Laurent.¡± After watching the award ceremony.  Harris smiled and said to Robert: "We will go back to Newcastle tomorrow I think they will spend the night here today. I will accompany you in the evening."

    Seeing Robert's expression a little sad, Harris comforted him and said: "It's okay, Laurent, your injury is not serious. You will be back on the court in a month and you will still be the Newcastle left wing."  Angel, it won¡¯t have much impact on your career.¡±

    "I'm not worried about this, Harris." Robert laughed: "I have been playing football for so long. This is not the first time I have been injured. I can feel it It's just that I still feel a little regretful that I couldn't hold the trophy with my own hands.  ah."

    Harris didn¡¯t know how to comfort him. He was not a player and it was difficult to understand his mood, so he could only find other topics to distract Robert.

    The two chatted for a while, and Robert looked out the window.

    At this time, everyone is probably celebrating in the hotel or locker room, right?

    At this time, there was a noise near the corridor.  Harris frowned: "Damn it. Who is yelling in the hospital"

    Just when he was about to push the door open and go out to take a look, the door was suddenly pushed open with great force.A group of people came in.  The leader was Shearer, who shouted loudly: "Laurent look, we brought your medal!"

    Robert was surprised to see dozens of people crowding the ward. Shearer was holding a gold medal in his hand, while Ibrahimovic and the others were holding high the League Cup trophy

    "Didn't you go celebrate?" Robert asked in surprise.

    "Haha, we think it's more appropriate to celebrate here!" Stewart said from the side, and Hiller had already walked up and hung the medal around Robert's neck: "How do you feel? Is it good?"

    "You" Robert was speechless.

    "Laurent, don't say anything, come and celebrate with us!" Nie Fei said with a smile, and then everyone cheered!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 629 Coming to Lyon

    Castle United won the League Cup. For Newcastle fans, this was the first time in 48 years!  Just by looking at this number, you can tell what this trophy means to Newcastle, so when the whole Newcastle team returned to Newcastle the next day, they were treated almost like an emperor!

    From the moment the bus entered downtown Newcastle, countless Newcastle fans automatically drove near the bus to escort them all the way to the city center.

    Almost all Newcastle fans have almost forgotten the taste of the championship, but now, Newcastle led by Pei Wei and Mourinho allow them to relive the excitement at that time. How can they not go crazy?  So even though it was only the League Cup, the least important of England's three championships, Newcastle people also gave it enough enthusiasm.

    champion!  champion!  All we want is the championship!  No matter what the championship is!

    Both the "Echo" and "Newcastle Daily News" used full pages to report on this exciting championship. The club's external staff were extremely busy. Countless media requested interviews with the Newcastle Club, including  Several Chinese media.

    Pei Wei will naturally not let go of this opportunity to make the club's name known, even though this old club has gradually become famous in China after he took over Newcastle - Chinese fans mainly pay attention to Pei Wei and Nie Fei, and now they have gained  After winning the championship, this level of attention has at least doubled!

    But if this is always the case, it will definitely have an impact on the club's preparations, so Newcastle Club held a special press conference to accept the interview uniformly. The interview was very successful, the young head coach.  Young chairman, young team. There are Chinese, Europeans, Africans, Australians, and South American players in this team - a veritable multinational force, but it can also attract more people's attention.  .

    But Newcastle¡¯s situation during the schedule is not very good.  A round of the Premier League was held on the 28th.  Although Manchester United did not win again - they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham away from home, Arsenal and Chelsea both won, with Arsenal now extending their lead to seven points with one more game in hand.  , and Chelsea is only four points away from Newcastle.  In the next period of intensive games, Mourinho will be worried.

    After winning the League Cup, Newcastle will challenge Portsmouth away from home three days later. If this game is won, the gap will continue to be narrowed to four points.  If you can't win, it will be more difficult to catch up. Arsenal has now won seven consecutive victories, and judging from their current strong momentum, it seems that they will not stop for a while.

    So despite consuming a lot of physical energy in the League Cup, Mourinho still sent out all the main players in this game. Ibrahimovic helped the team take the lead in the 31st minute, and then the home team, which had the advantage in physical fitness, started  The crazy counterattack completely suppressed Newcastle in their own half.

    Newcastle players who lacked physical fitness could only be beaten passively, but Portsmouth still equalized the score in the second half. Bulgarian forward Todorov's supplementary shot in front of the goal broke the goal guarded by Given!

    After the opponent tied the game, Mourinho sent three new players in succession to make up for the physical gap.  Bellamy finally scored a beautiful goal before the end of the game - this was a goal full of individualism. After receiving a pass from Dyer in the middle of the midfield, Bellamy drove the ball straight in.  After passing two defenders in a row, he shot angrily from the front of the penalty area and scored.  After scoring this goal, Bellamy roared at the bench several times in a demonstrative manner, venting his dissatisfaction.

    Mourinho smiled and didn't care.  He doesn't care about Bellamy yet, but now he has finally positioned Bellamy - this is a forward who is difficult to integrate into the team. He is better at playing for those mid-range teams, at least in Newcastle now.  , he does not occupy an important position in the team's tactical system.

    Although he is the only speed forward among the current forwards, he has no advantage compared with the other three forwards - he is not as good as Shearer in scoring ability, cannot organize offense like Ibrahimovic, and is not as good as Viduka.  Being able to do the dirty work conscientiously, and Newcastle's current tactics do not require a fast forward, the two full midfielders can share this responsibility.

    His proud goal made Mourinho confirm that he was not in his future plans - this was probably something Bellamy never thought of, but he didn't care about it now. Three days later in the FA Cup, he again  He played, but he was also surrounded by a group of substitutes, Griffin, Taylor, Solano, Speed, Viana and other players who rarely played all played.

    Although the FA Cup has entered the sixth round, if it goes further, it will be?The final, but whether it is for Pei Wei or Mourinho, the next step

    Whether it is the league or the Champions League, it is more important than the FA Cup - the FA champion can only qualify for the UEFA Cup and receive millions in bonuses. The qualification for the UEFA Cup has been stable after winning the League Cup.  Take it, and now Newcastle don't even bother to participate in the UEFA Cup. As for bonuses, ranking first in the league means one or two million more broadcast fees, and moving forward in the Champions League means tens of millions of euros.  Even a fool can tell which of the benefits is more or less important.

    This is probably also the tragedy of the FA Cup, the oldest professional cup in the world. Although this cup is even more important than the league in the hearts of most English fans, for smart clubs, these false names are not theirs.  The most important thing to pursue is profit. No matter which club has the choice between winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League, they will definitely choose the latter without hesitation.

    This is professional football, and profit is always the first priority pursued by the club.

    So Newcastle simply lost the game. Although Viana scored a goal for Newcastle in the game, Tottenham Hotspur still relied on the goals of Robbie Keane and Simon Davis to score two goals.  After defeating Newcastle, Newcastle's record of 33 consecutive unbeaten games in all competitions this season came to an end. However, Newcastle did not care too much about the end of this record. At least they have maintained 20 consecutive games in the league.  Undefeated in every round, this record still exists.

    In the FA Cup match, except for the players and five substitutes, most of Newcastle's main players stayed in Newcastle to rest, waiting for their teammates to return from London and join them before immediately preparing to leave for France to prepare for March 10.  Champions League quarter-final second leg match.

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    "When it comes to tourism, Lyon is really a good placeif it weren't for so much shit on the streets."

    Crossing the Sa?ne River from Place des Terrestrials, looking at the dotted streets in front of him, and looking at the mottled ancient Cathedral Saint-Jean on the banks of the Sa?ne River, Pei Wei exclaimed: "It's really beautiful here.  The atmosphere of ancient civilization Although our China is older than them, there are almost no old cities like this that are full of atmosphere from the 15th to 17th centuries. Now even Beijing is being demolished everywhere, and hutongs and courtyards are becoming more and more popular.  The less.¡±

    "Indeed." Su Mei said with a smile: "It seems that it is a good idea to travel with Wen Wen to let him feel the ancient atmosphere and broaden his horizons. Although he is still very young, it is still necessary.  ¡±

    The two of them looked at each other at the same time and walked with them for a long time, but they still wore it with great interest and laughed at the same time.

    As the second largest city in France, Lyon was listed as a World Cultural Heritage City by UNESCO in 1998. They are also the second largest exposition center in France after Paris, attracting 300,000 to 400,000 visitors every year.  It also enjoys the reputation of "Europe's Silk City".

    If you are here to travel, just the fact that the Gothic, Renaissance and classical houses in the old town are connected to each other is enough to make you forget to leave - Lyon is a city with "a pink heart"  What a good name.  However, this time Newcastle came to Lyon to compete.

    "It's good to have both competition and travel." Pei Wei said with a smile: "We are not traveling at public expense You can take your children to the box to watch the game tomorrow. I have to go to the scene."

    "You are really not qualified as an assistant coach. Jose and the others are currently studying their opponents, and you are actually wandering around here." Su Mei said half-truthfully.

    "Each one has different functions." Pei Wei didn't pay attention. In fact, he just wanted to find a place where he could watch the football closer. Even if he had any opinions, he would rarely speak out. After all, his identity dictated that he would speak out.  If so, the coaching staff will definitely pay attention to it, but it will cause inconvenience. Therefore, Pei Wei never speaks when it comes to tactics, but listens to the coaches' arrangements with interest.

    "Okay, we're almost done with the old town. Let's go back to the hotel. The security in old towns like this is not very good, and we are not Europeans." Pei Wei said to Su Mei.

    Su Mei nodded, picked up Chuan Chuan, called a taxi, and drove to the hotel where she was staying.

    "Tomorrow's game I'm really looking forward to it! If I win, Newcastle will enter the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time. The income then Wow, haha, it seems that my investment last year will be recovered soon.  !¡±

    Pei Wei¡¯s wild laughter filled the entire street.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 630: Carry out defense to the end

    At 7:30 pm on October 10th, Stade Gerland in Lyon.

    The stadium, which can accommodate 42,000 people, was packed with seats. 37,000 Lyon fans and 5,000 Newcastle fans packed all the stands. Before the game even started, the songs and noises of fans from both sides filled the entire stadium.

    Although Newcastle fans only occupy four stands, their momentum is extremely powerful - French fans have no advantage over English fans in this regard. The French, who are naturally romantic, are not as crazy as the English.  .

    Just outside the stadium, the same number of Newcastle fans occupied the square outside the Gerland Stadium - more than 10,000 Newcastle fans came to France this time, but less than half were able to enter, and the remaining fans  Dissatisfaction quickly built up. If Lyon had not erected a huge live broadcast screen in this square and provided enough seats, these fans would have started to make a fuss.

    No wonder Newcastle fans are so enthusiastic. This is their first time participating in a Champions League knockout away game. The transportation in Europe is convenient. Basically, those with some money follow the team to Lyon. So many fans flock to Lyon to give local support.  The economy, especially the sale of alcohol, has brought a huge transaction volume, but it has also brought considerable trouble to the Lyon city government.

    In order to prevent the notorious English football hooligans from causing trouble, the Lyon city government urgently dispatched hundreds of police officers to station around the Gerland Stadium. However, if there is really a cause for trouble, these hundreds of policemen with only batons and helmets will really  It is difficult to deal with these fans who can turn into thugs in a blink of an eye.

    The Lyon police chief is very contradictory. If Newcastle wins, it is estimated that these fans will not cause trouble. If Newcastle is eliminated, these guys are likely to cause considerable chaos - but he himself does not want Lyon to be eliminated

    So under a certain signal, there were a lot fewer vendors selling drinks around the square.  But there are a lot more vendors selling mineral water

    When 7:30 p.m. arrived, the entire stadium let out huge cheers as players from both sides came out.

    Compared with the previous game, Lyon's lineup has not changed at all, with goalkeeper Coupet, four defenders De Flanders, Cacapa, Edmilson and Delmotte, and midfielders Essien and Dia.  Pull, left winger Malouda.  Right winger Gewu.  Attacking midfielder Juninho and lone forward Elber.  Newcastle's lineup is goalkeeper Given, defenders Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard, and midfielders Makelele and Janas partner in the middle.  Stewart was sent on the left, flying on the right, and the double forwards Ibrahimovic and Viduka.  After the League Cup game, Shearer felt a little tired, and Viduka was the hero of the first-round goal, so he took Shearer's place.

    In the second half of the league, Mark Viduka appeared more and more in the main position. Shearer was old after all. Although he performed extremely well in the first half of the season, he played in nineteen rounds of the league.  He scored sixteen goals, but after the start of the second half of the season, his form declined significantly, and he only scored two goals in these eight league rounds.  One of them was a penalty kick.

    So Viduka became Mourinho¡¯s first choice in the game. The Australian is strong and has excellent heading ability.  He can play the role of a frontcourt beacon very well, and also has good scoring ability.  Can completely play Shearer's role on the court.

    More importantly, the experienced Viduka never skimps on his physical fitness on the court and often returns to the midfield to help defend. This is also very consistent with Mourinho's tactics in this game.

    Mourinho's tactics in this game are defensive counterattacks. Playing away from home and having a one-goal advantage, defense is the only option. He has speedy players like Stewart in the frontcourt and Ibrahimovic and Fei who can hold the ball.  Players, Mourinho has sufficient confidence.

    Although Newcastle has used offensive tactics to tear apart the opponent's defense most of the time this season, Mourinho has never stopped improving the defense. His ultimate goal is that all players on the field must participate in defense and perform at full strength.  When defending, he forms insurmountable barriers one after another from the goal to the midfield, making the opponent's offense mired in a quagmire, and then tearing open the opponent's defense line with one quick counterattack after another. This is his ultimate goal.  Target.

    Mourinho is a victory-only head coach, but he is not a head coach who doesn't know how to adapt. When he took over Newcastle, Newcastle's offense was adequate but their defense was poor. Although they bought several defenders, the philosophy  The differences still have to change slowly. At least now Newcastle has begun to become more and more balanced between offense and defense, which was simply unimaginable in the past few years.

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    &nbsp"Oh! Newcastle launched a very threatening attack at the beginning of the game!" the ESPN commentator shouted fiercely. Newcastle launched a very beautiful attack at the beginning of the game.

    The tug in the middle attracted the opponent's defensive attention. Nie Fei moved his feet beautifully. Ibrahimovi? didn't stop the ball and drove straight into the penalty area. Stewart rushed between the two Lyon central defenders like a wind and faced  The goalkeeper pushed a shot into the far corner, but unfortunately the ball went slightly wide.

    "Damn! What a good opportunity" Mourinho waved his hand with some regret. If he can score a goal at the beginning, then the next game will be quite beneficial to Newcastle. Lyon must score three.  Only with the ball can we guarantee qualifying, but today's luck doesn't seem to be that good.

    "What are you doing!" Le Guin jumped up fiercely. He had emphasized before the game that in addition to offense, defense must also be strengthened. After all, if the opponent scores one more goal, he will score two. However, he actually let the opponent start the game.  Got a single sword!

    But no one expected that this opening attack would be the only bright spot in the entire first half.

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    "Juninho tried a long shot from outside the penalty area! The ball hit the opponent's defender and went out of line This was Lyon's fifth shot in the first half! Unfortunately, none of them caused any threat to Newcastle goalkeeper Given.  , Newcastle¡¯s defense is too dense, Lyon can¡¯t even get into the penalty area!¡±

    There was a trace of regret in the voice of the ESPN commentator. He really didn't expect that the game would be like this.

    ??Siege, defend, siege again, defend again This is the only melody until the first half.

    Stewart's shot was the only discordant note in this melody. For the rest of the time, Lyon bombarded Newcastle's gate, but it was just thunder and rain.

    If the defense that Italy is good at is concrete defense, what Newcastle is showing now is steel defense. The defenders will never press on, and they will never cause offside. The three lines maintain a close distance and a complete formation, within the 30-meter area of ??their own goal.  A small situation was formed in which more people beat less people.  The entire team is required to help defend and compress the opponent's offensive space - this is the defensive formation currently used by Newcastle. Except for Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei, who take turns to go forward, all other players retreat to defend. As long as the opponent enters the third  Within ten meters, you will immediately feel the fierce tackle.

    Even if you pass the ball back and forth, it will have no effect. The Newcastle players will ignore you and just maintain their defensive formation. But if you continue to move forward, two or three people will immediately double-team you and make you  It is difficult to move even an inch.

    It can be seen that Le Guin is also very afraid of Newcastle's quick counterattack. No one will forget Newcastle's punctuality like a thick wall and attack like a swift gale when they faced Real Madrid in the group stage. The two full-backs  They rarely stepped forward to assist, and the central defenders basically did not cross the center line. However, precisely because of this, their offense seemed to lack level and follow-up, and they were helpless in front of Newcastle's integrated defense line.

    Essien, Juninho and others took turns to take long shots, but it was already very difficult for the ball to pass through the dense crowd in the penalty area, let alone there was a steady Given behind, and Malouda and  Gowu's side breakthroughs also did not have very good results. They did not have a center with excellent heading ability and impact on the field. Crossing was basically useless without breaking into the penalty area. Newcastle's two centers  The defenders are nearly 1.9 meters tall, and their turns are definitely not slow, and their judgment of placement is extremely good. Elber is not good at headers and impact, and he is unable to shake Newcastle's door.

    The Lyon fans were obviously extremely dissatisfied with Newcastle's insistence on holding on to a one-goal advantage. Their boos never stopped from the start of the game, but as soon as their boos were uttered, they were immediately followed by Newcastle fans' uniform boos.  The singing was suppressed.

    Newcastle fans don't care how ugly the team plays - they are not picky Spanish fans. As long as they can win and get a chance to advance, they don't care how you score - from this point of view, they are more  purely.

    Le Guin gritted his teeth and glanced at Mourinho over there. Mourinho was sitting on the coaching bench with his arms folded, his face unchanged at all.

    Le Guin withdrew his gaze. Since you want to defend to the end, then give it a try. You must know that we have a super free kicker like Juninho. As long as you can give him a chance, then the situation will be  An earth-shaking reversal occurred!

    Mourinho also sneered in his heart, the rhythm of the game was completely within his expectations.?, Obviously, even Real Madrid is helpless when faced with such a defense, let alone Lyon, who is technically proficient but has a worse offense than Real Madrid.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? away???????????????????????????????????????????This is what Mourinho told the players before the game started)

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 631: Burning the boat

    For Juninho, Mourinho has never believed that one player can compete. In his football philosophy, any star must be dependent on the whole. Only the whole can win.  The era when one person can decide the outcome of a game has passed. Today, with various training facilities, the personal ability gap between professional players has narrowed to a very close level.  When a team of superstars who are fighting for their own games gathers together, Mourinho firmly believes that the winner will definitely be the strong team.

    Even if you have Juninho there must be a place for you to play. Newcastle will never foul in the dangerous area at the front of the penalty area, and they will not make too many moves. At most, they will use their body to press the opponent. In such a situation  In the knockout rounds, the referee will not be too strict in his calls. As long as they are not excessive, generally speaking, no fouls will be called. What's more, Newcastle's tackles are not for the purpose of stealing the ball, but for the purpose of destruction. This is  In this case, the referee will let the game continue. Besides, Juninho is not the god of free kicks. Can he really hit the ball in every position?

    The best free kicker only has a goal scoring rate of 30%. Although Juninho often scores some incredible free kicks, he has never scored in every game.  Free kick, besides, Lyon cannot use enough offensive power to cause trouble for Newcastle's defense without worrying about Newcastle's counterattack. Newcastle's defenders only need to pay attention not to foul in a few dangerous places.

    In fact, the game was just as Mourinho expected. Although Lyon had a considerable amount of ball possession, they were unable to create a threatening offense at all, no matter who it was.  When you look up and see the opponent's players everywhere, you will always feel a sense of powerlessness in your heart.

    The first half passed in this messy midfield confrontation. Except for the die-hard fans of both sides, I believe no one will be satisfied with this first half.  There was no wonderful shot, no outstanding coordination, let alone an exciting goal.  Lyon tried their best but could not attack. Newcastle was conservative and passive and did not dare to attack.  Forty-five minutes were consumed in this way.  The referee didn't even give a second of extra time.  The first half ended with a whistle - it seemed that the referee was not satisfied with the performance of both sides in the first half.

    In the locker room, the players were breathing heavily. This style of play is very physically demanding, but the main players who played in Newcastle today have been resting in Newcastle for a whole week.  Still supportable.

    "How is it? Can you still support it?" Mourinho asked, raising his voice.

    "No problem! It's absolutely no problem to support until the end of the game!" Woodgate replied breathlessly, and the other players also nodded.

    Mourinho is very satisfied with their performance. At least they have not lost their fighting spirit and desire to win**.  As long as this is the case, fatigue will not easily take over their bodies.

    "Our stubborn defense in the first half will definitely make Lyon feel that we are just trying to maintain a one-goal lead Even though we know that is not the case, they don't know, do they?" Mourinho showed strong  Confidence: "So in the second half, Le Guin will definitely let his players launch a more violent attack than in the first half. That's when we counterattack."

    "When their defenders also join the attack - this is very possible, because their two Brazilian central defenders also have strong offensive ability, then they will definitely let Essien stay in the backcourt to defend, so we  When counterattacking, you have to get the ball out quickly, bypass this troublesome guy, and kill him with one hit!" Mourinho drew on the tactical board: "Increase the range of movement between the frontcourt players.  The distance should be as wide as possible. Even if that guy has the physique of a buffalo, it is impossible for one person to keep an eye on two people. It doesn't matter if the shot is quick and the ball is passed a little wider. Lyon will definitely have enough in the half.  There is space for you to run.¡±

    Having said this, Mourinho raised his voice: "Our tactics in the second half are very simple, solid defense and quick counterattack. This is our tactics."

    To put it bluntly, football tactics are very simple. They are to try to score the ball into the opponent's goal, and then try not to let the opponent score. As for those head coaches who regard their tactics as more important than victory, it can only be said that they have taken the wrong path.  .

    Mourinho has never been a stick-to-conventional coach. For him, there is only one correct tactic, and that is the tactic that allows them to win. Whether it is offensive or defensive, winning is a good tactic.

    In another locker room, Le Guin was walking around the locker room with a headache.

    He now faces a dilemma. He cannot give up defense because Newcastle UnitedAs long as Sir's quick counterattack can score a goal, it will be enough to put Lyon into desperation, and he also cannot give up the attack, otherwise

    Lyon will still be eliminated at the end.

    Now he realizes how stupid it is to be satisfied with the result of losing only one goal in the last game - falling behind means losing the opportunity, which means that all his arrangements will fall behind his opponents.  .

    However, who would have thought that Newcastle, which is good at offense and invests a considerable amount of troops in the offense even when it comes to defensive counterattacks, would be so embarrassed that everyone would defend it?  You must know that just over a week ago, they also used beautiful offensive tactics to win the English League Cup after defeating Middlesbrough. In just over a week, they actually went from one extreme to the other.  No one can think of it.

    After thinking for a long time, Le Guin finally made up his mind. He couldn't just watch the other party consume all ninety minutes and then comfortably enter the next round. No matter what he did, it was better than sitting back and waiting to die.  .

    What's more, Mourinho's tactics are very demanding on the players' physical fitness. Le Guin does not believe that Newcastle's players can still have such sufficient physical fitness after entering the intensive March schedule, watching them run off the field one by one.  You can tell from the look that they have used up a lot of physical energy. In this case, as long as they increase the offensive pressure, they may be able to overwhelm their opponents. As long as they can score a goal, the balance of victory will tilt towards the sky.  A Lyon team with the right location and the right people.

    What he didn't expect was that what Mourinho was afraid of was that he would sit still and wait for death, because the pressure on the defensive side was quite high, especially in such a full-team defense. One oversight could cause extremely serious consequences. It was not Mourinho's fault.  Neo has no confidence in his players, but because there were too many surprises in the game, Mourinho had to take all these factors into account.

    And if Lyon presses out, then Newcastle's counterattack in the frontcourt will be effective. In the first half, everyone put on a defensive posture, just hoping to get a valuable goal through counterattack.

    Having made up his mind, Le Guin knew what he should say, paused, then looked at his players with a smile.

    "What's wrong with you? Do you think our situation is not good?"

    The Lyon players raised their heads and looked at the coach. They also admired the coach who was only 39 years old and had led them to win two consecutive Ligue 1 titles. His words could  Arouse the emotions of all players.

    "Yes, the situation is not good for us now. Our opponents used ugly defense to make our offense unable to do anything. In the first half, we didn't even have a shot that could hit the goal frame. There were only four left before the end of the game.  Fifteen minutes later, if we don¡¯t score a goal, we will be eliminated from the Champions League and be laughed at by Monaco, who has already entered the quarter-finals At the same time, we dare not attack with all our strength, because if we concede another goal, we will be trapped.  Despair The situation is extremely bad for us, but can this defeat us? "

    Le Guin¡¯s words slowly lit up the eyes of the Lyon players, and his words hit the hearts of the Lyon players sentence by sentence:

    "What kind of team are we? It's Lyon! We don't have a glorious history, but in the past two years, we have overturned Monaco, Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain and other strong Ligue 1 teams, and have always stood at the top of Ligue 1! But!  Just becoming the Ligue 1 champion cannot prove our ability. Only the Champions League is the only way to establish a dynasty! Could it be that our progress will be hindered by a team that has never won the Champions League only this year?  Is it true that many of them are worth a fortune, but their worth has not been proven? In the past two years, your ability has been truly tested. Now, tell me.  I, do you have the confidence to defeat those mercenaries?"

    "Yes!" the players roared in unison. Indeed, they have basically found no opponents in the French Ligue 1. Only in the Champions League can they prove that their abilities are not limited to Ligue 1.  king!

    The fifteen-minute intermission was very easy to pass, especially when the fans from both sides were in high spirits and kept singing to compete with each other - when they saw players from both sides appearing at the exit of the tunnel,  The entire Gerland Stadium immediately erupted into huge cheers.

    Players from both sides dispersed on the field, with determination on their faces.

    Newcastle players are confident to support the remaining 45 minutes of the game, even if they cannot score, they will maintain the tie until the end, while Lyon players are preparing to launch a fierce attack.??'s offense, after a calm first half, is about to be followed by a turbulent second half.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 632 As long as we win

    After the start of the half, Lyon continued to strengthen their offense, and just like above, their defenders began to frequently participate in the offense, so that their offense had a three-dimensional and layered feel, and the passing began to become more frequent.  Use direct passes to directly pose a threat to Newcastle's goal.

    Mourinho is not afraid. He believes that with Newcastle's current defensive ability, it is absolutely possible to withstand the opponent's offensive. As long as it lasts ten minutes, the reality that there is not much time left will definitely make Lyon's players impatient.  , then the holes in their backcourt will become bigger and bigger, and Newcastle's opportunities will also appear.

    But five minutes later, an attack from Lyon made him jump out of his seat!

    Lyon intercepted the ball in the backcourt and made a long pass. Juninho's pass accurately landed near Newcastle's right sideline. Kufuor intended to top the ball, but the arc of the ball's flight was beyond his expectation.  Outside - he failed to hit the ball!

    Malouda rushed past him like a wind, and after unloading the ball beautifully, he immediately flicked the ball and smoothly wiped it into the penalty area!

    Woodgate immediately rushed towards him, but Malouda dunked the ball back and dodged him again!

    Lucio had no choice but to abandon Elber and rush towards him. Now Malouda was almost close to the small penalty area. Given would not be able to react to the shot from such a place!

    Seeing Lucio rushing towards him, Malouda shook his left foot and passed the ball!

    The ball flew towards the unguarded Elber. The Brazilian forward had already taken a shooting posture. In front of him was a mostly empty goal. No one would believe that he would not be able to score such a goal!

    Just when most Newcastle fans covered their faces.  A figure suddenly rushed over from behind Elber, and with a flying shovel, he scooped the flying ball out of it!

    Makelele!  The French midfielder appeared where he should be, stretched out his foot and intercepted the ball!

    But Newcastle's crisis is still not over. When Makelele tackled the ball just now, there was still some distance. All he could do was touch the ball. Although the ball that changed direction was not kicked by Elber, it was  The diagonal line flew to the back of the goal!

    There was a soft sound of "crotch".  The ball hit the outside of the far post and bounced into the penalty area.  Bernard and Govu rushed towards the landing point of the ball at the same time. Now Jiwen has not been able to pounce. If Govu touches the ball first, then he will be able to easily hit the ball into the empty goal!

    The two of them kept bumping into each other while running.  In the end, Bernard had the advantage. He kicked the ball out of the baseline ahead of Govu, and Newcastle's crisis was finally lifted!

    Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.  If the ball is conceded at this time, then Lyon can patiently struggle with Newcastle. It is not yet known who will win by then.

    Le Guin lowered his head in regret. If this goal can be scored, then Newcastle will definitely not be able to defend like they did in the first half. Then Lyon will have more opportunities!

    The mood of the fans on both sides in the stands was obviously the same as that of their head coach. Lyon fans cursed loudly, while Newcastle fans cheered hugely after being thankful!

    However, after missing this good opportunity, Lyon's players seemed to be more confident - at least they saw the hope of tearing apart the opponent's defense.  The failure to score just now was just because the opponent defended desperately, but how many times can they defend to this level?

    This is not something you can do just by wanting to do it.

    Through this attack, Lyon players noticed the flaws on the opponent's two wings.  After all, Lyon's wing attack is also quite good, and Newcastle's two full-backs are defensively solid.  There will always be times when you make mistakes, right?  After all, humans are not machines.

    Mourinho also saw this. He stood up and signaled the two wing midfielders Nie Fei and Stewart to join the defense to relieve the pressure on the two wingers. The rest was the old rule, let them pass the cross.  Pass, as long as you don't cut inside, why do you want Lyon to have no center?

    Newcastle's players started to defend again. Although they looked embarrassed now, Lyon's two wing offenses were extremely active, and Ibrahimovic and Viduka also came back to help defend, but they still stopped the opponent's offense.  Outside the penalty area, Juninho tried several times to create opportunities through his dribbling, but he was interrupted by Makelele's beautiful defense.

    He can¡¯t pass or break through. The only trick that seems to be useful is long-range shooting.

    "Govu distributes the ball from the middle, Essien comes in from the backcourt, and takes a long shot!"

    The ball flew into the penalty area quickly, and then hit Woodgate hard on the back. Lucio made a big kick and grabbed the ball before Elber.He kicked the ball out of the sideline.

    It seems that even long-distance shooting won¡¯t work

    Seeing this scene, the high morale of the Lyon players was somewhat dimmed. Facing such an excellent defense and such a tenacious opponent, what should we do?

    Le Guin is also thinking hard about this problem. Even if he is a tiger, facing a whole

    The hedgehog who gets up will also feel that he has no way to eat.

    Lyon is not a tiger, and Newcastle is not just a hedgehog that can only defend but not attack.

    While Le Guin was still thinking, Newcastle finally caught a loophole in Lyon's backcourt!

    Govu hoisted the ball into the penalty area, Lucio headed the ball to clear the ball, Makelele grabbed the ball in front of Juninho and drove the ball to the frontcourt. Viduka near the center circle jumped high and headed the ball to  Ibrahimovic closer to the front!

    Ibrahimovic jumped up under Edmilson's close defense and pushed the ball forward. Then when he landed, he quickly extended his foot to control the ball under his feet, and then dribbled the ball forward quickly!

    Edmilson was tightly entangled with Ibrahimovic, but Ibrahimovic ignored his defense and continued to move forward. The two entangled and came to the edge of the penalty area. Ibrahimovic suddenly raised his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Nie Fei, who had been sprinting with Essien since the counterattack, finally got rid of his opponent, quickly broke into the penalty area, took a step towards the attacking Kupe, and then lifted the ball over Kupe's body!

    Essien, who had been chasing closely behind Nie Fei, gave up on Nie Fei and rushed towards the goal, but he was still a step too slow. The ball flew past his feet and fell into the goal under the desperate eyes of the Lyon fans in the audience!

    "Oh¡ª¡ª" Huge cheers rang out in the Gerland Stand and the square next to the stadium. Newcastle fans threw everything they could find into the sky. They all understood what this goal meant to Newcastle¡ª¡ª  In the remaining twenty minutes, as long as they don't concede three goals, they will be able to securely enter the quarterfinals of the European Champions Cup. From the beginning of the game to the present, Lyon's offensive ability seems to be invisible to them.  be able to do this.

    Lyon fans looked at these British people celebrating crazily on their own territory with hatred, but what can they do?  Their team fell behind, and they were unable to suppress the much smaller English fans during the game. They lost all the battles between the team and the fans. What else could they say?

    "We can basically congratulate Newcastle in advance." The ESPN commentator sighed: "Although there are still about twenty minutes before the start of the game, scoring three goals is too much for Lyon. Mourinho  Austria adopted the most realistic and conservative tactics, but he also got what he wanted. Of course, he was also lucky. If Elber hadn't missed that shot, I'm afraid it would be a different scene now.  "

    Although the commentator said this, Lyon's players did not give up. Although they themselves knew that it was probably impossible to advance, this did not mean that they had to give up this game willingly.

    Faced with the almost tragic attack of Lyon players, Mourinho did not intend to fight head-on with his opponent. In fact, after Nie Fei scored the key goal, he was already thinking about the next game.  When concentration is important, instead of pursuing so-called beautiful scenes, it is better for the players to save a little more energy.

    Mourinho began to kill time by making substitutions. So far in the game, he has not made a substitution. Three substitutions are enough for him to consume enough time.

    He first replaced Viduka with Dawson. After taking the lead, Viduka spent most of the time defending in his own half. Letting a forward participate in defense is obviously not as effective as replacing a real defender.

    Five minutes later, he replaced Ibrahimovic with Bellamy, and then replaced Stewart with Speed. Newcastle's formation became 541, with three of the four midfielders being defensive midfielders, except Nie Fei.  In addition to Bellamy and Bellamy in the frontcourt to contain the opponent's defender, all other players returned to the front of their penalty area to help defend. Lyon's offense can simply be described as unstoppable.

    In the 85th minute, Malouda's breakthrough created a free kick. Juninho was finally able to use his magical free kick skills. He scored the ball into the goal from 28 meters away.  The blind spot was beyond Ji Wen's reach, but the goal came too late.

    When the game entered stoppage time, all Newcastle's substitute players stood up. They were waiting for the moment when the final whistle sounded and they could celebrate wildly.

    Finally, the referee blew the whistle to end the game, and Newcastle was on the road.They tied with Lyon the first time and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a total score of 2-1!

    Cheers filled the entire Gerland Stadium. Mourinho shook his fist fiercely, then turned around and hugged Pei Wei tightly!

    Victory!  All we want is victory!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 633 Returning to China

    On the twelfth day of the month, Beijing Airport.

    When Pei Wei strolled into the departure hall, Xu, who had been waiting there, walked over quickly and gave Pei Wei a warm hug; "Ha, my Chairman Pei, long time no see!"

    Pei Wei smiled and hugged his close comrade tightly. He has been basically staying in the UK for the past year and has not seen each other for a long time. Pei Wei really misses this guy.

    After returning to Newcastle from Lyon, Newcastle United has been warmly welcomed by fans across the city. Entering the quarter-finals of the Champions League undoubtedly once again created a new history for the Newcastle club. The ranking in the league is also quite good. Newcastle fans have never been like this.  I am happy that the dissatisfaction with the success of a Chinese acquisition of the club before the start of this season has now all disappeared, and all Newcastle fans can see the changes in the club after Pei Wei took over.

    After a small celebration, Pei Wei left Newcastle the next day and rushed back to Beijing. This time he came back for no other purpose but for one thing - to participate in the first Chinese Super League on March 14th.  The opening ceremony of the league.

    Although on the surface, the Chinese Football Association¡¯s reform of the league and the formation of the Chinese Super League have nothing to do with Pei Wei, in fact, no one within the Football Association will deny Pei Wei¡¯s huge role in the preparations for the Chinese Super League.

    "Drink water and remember the source. The Chinese Football Association headed by Xu will never forget Pei Wei.

    "I have been hearing about the preparations for the Chinese Super League in the UK." Pei Wei said while walking out with Xu: "Even many media in the UK have reported on the renaming of the Chinese League to the Chinese Super League, but they  Most of them are interested in the Chinese Super League because of the FA¡¯s help.¡±

    "Haha, I've heard a lot about the arrogance factor in British character." Xu smiled casually: "It doesn't matter what they think. What's important is that our implementation of the Chinese Super League has received support from all aspects of the country.  The past fourteen top teams are not averse to new teams joining their ranks. The addition of twenty professional teams with their own home stadiums means that twenty cities will have their own football teams.  Fans across the country have begun to have more home teams they support, and at the same time, more groups have gained advertising effects in football leagues You are right, no matter what reform, as long as it is beneficial to all aspects, then  There will be very little resistance.¡±

    "Don't forget the other thing I said at that time." Pei Wei reminded with a smile.

    "How could you forget?" Xu laughed: "We have reached an agreement with the Dutch Philips Group, and they have officially funded the naming of the Chinese University League. The best player and top scorer every year will win the Eindhoven Club.  An opportunity to try out for one year. The Basketball Association¡¯s Cuba has been held for six years, and our Football Association cannot lag behind. With their experience in organizing college basketball leagues, we have also started to develop smoothly for college students across the country.  The football league will also be officially heldprofessional league and student league, two-pronged approach. I now have full confidence in the development of Chinese football!"

    "The same is true for me" Pei Wei said leisurely: "Maybe this period of time will be long, but as long as we persist in it, with our huge population base, there is no reason why we can't do it."

    "What about you?" Xu asked Pei Wei: "You are doing well in Europe. Newcastle's first championship in 48 years was won by two Chinese people The domestic media was very enthusiastic about it some time ago.  "

    "Haha, how can you be so exaggerated?" Pei Wei laughed: "Nie Fei is indeed the main force, but he did not win this championship by himself Newcastle has very good resources, but it is a pity that they were not able to fully utilize them before.  It¡¯s just a matter of performance, I¡¯m just taking advantage of the situation.¡±

    "Oh? How do you say it?" Xu asked with interest.

    "There are many wealthy people in Newcastle, and there are also many wealthy fans who support them. However, Newcastle does not have the support of a large financial group that can support them. This has resulted in Newcastle not being short of money, but they are not wealthy enough.  As a result, I can only buy some powerful players, but I can't attract superstars. Although I invested a lot at the beginning of the season, the profits are also very high. Newcastle fans are willing to pay to watch the game and buy team productsit doesn't take much.  Within a year, I was able to recover most of my investment, which is equivalent to me just integrating scattered funds. The good results were achieved because I was just responsible for the investment.¡±

    "I have always admired your vision for investing in clubs." Xu said: "Although I don't know what your purpose is for acquiring a team from one of the five major European leagues, but I know you must have your intentions  To be honest, you have made too many contributions to Chinese football.?This good situation is at least half of your credit.  "

    "There is no need to say these words." Pei Wei waved his hand: "The so-called credit is of no use to me, and I don't want to

    ??????????????????? I do these things just because I think they are meaningful, right?  You are right, I have a certain intention in acquiring Newcastle, but I don¡¯t know exactly what effect it will have. After all, this is a task that will take a long time to see the effect. Maybe  My acquisition of Newcastle only played one role, which is to shorten the distance between European football and Chinese football. However, the distance between Chinese football and European football is not just about exporting players, coaches and funds are also part of the export.  "

    "I am afraid that exporting coaches is not something that can be done in ten years. After all, most of the clubs in our country are now using foreign teachers. This gap is probably much larger than the gap between players, but I can understand it, but exporting funds this time  Things Our Chinese clubs are a bit tight on funds now, so maybe bringing in foreign capital is the most important thing, right?" Xu asked with a frown as he took Pei Wei into a car sent by the Football Association.

    "Everything is a two-way street. Football is also a business. Of course we need the influx of foreign capital to make the league more active and prosperous, but if there is spare capacity, it can be done by exporting some funds. But now  There are not many super rich people in China. If you think about it, many of the rich people in Hong Kong have the ability to acquire European clubs. If some of them own both Chinese clubs and European clubs, then the connection between them is  Wouldn¡¯t it be more?¡±

    "Just like you?" Xu understood what Pei Wei meant.

    "Yes, just like me." Pei Wei didn't mean to hide it. In fact, everyone knew that Yunjia Tianyu was still a property under his name, and Li Qiang was just a part-time worker under him: "Within one or two years,  , I will let Newcastle build a football school in the middle, and Yunjia Tianyu will also become a closer cooperative club with Newcastle. There will be more personnel exchanges between the two. In addition, I am also preparing to let Newcastle become a jersey sponsor.  To become a Chinese brand, we have done a good job in the former, but it is the latter that needs to be improved.¡±

    "I understand what you mean." Xu sighed: "To learn the advanced theories of world football, we not only need to introduce them, but we also need to get close to them ourselves, no matter what aspect It's just that now, as rich and right as you are,  Not many people are interested in football.¡±

    "There is no need to rush." ??Pei Wei said with a smile: "Football is similar to education. It takes a hundred years to cultivate people and develop slowly. One day we will become one of the world's leading football powers."

    "By the way, the opening ceremony this time is held in Yunjia." Xu changed another topic: "In the first game of the Chinese Super League, the defending champion Yunjia Tianyu will face Wuhan Yazhi at home How about it, is it attractive enough?"

    "It's indeed very attractive" Pei Wei laughed: "How did you come up with the idea of ??holding the opening ceremony in Yunjia? Aren't the usual opening ceremonies usually in Beijing, Shanghai and Dalian? What's more, this is the first season of the Chinese Super League  The opening ceremony is too embarrassing, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    "It's not just to give you face." Xu admitted: "Indeed, part of the reason is because the Football Association wants to thank you for your contribution to the establishment of the Chinese Super League - don't deny it, the earliest proposal was made by you, and various regulations  It was also your suggestion during the A-A era, and it was also your suggestion to go to the Premier League to learn from it. Without you, the Chinese Super League would never be as successful as it is now. "

    After a pause, Xu continued: "And in each round of the league, we are also prepared to adopt your suggestions, learn from the Premier League's practices, select the best player in each game, and select the best coach and best player every month.  , Best Rookie, Top Three in Best Goal, etc. Many coaches and players were satisfied after this opinion came out. This is also a good opportunity for them to show their faces.¡±

    "Haha" Pei Wei laughed, and after he had laughed enough, he said: "No one cares about honors, no matter how small they are But I hope that the title of the best coach of the Chinese Super League will not create any magic spell.  That's fine, but there's no problem even if it happens. This kind of little tidbits can actually increase the appeal of the league. From Class A to the Chinese Super League, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye"

    Pei Wei's last words also aroused Xu's endless sigh: "Yes, when I took the position of chairman of the Football Association, I was really overwhelmed. There were many teams across the country, but they were too poor to open the pot. The main players  The salary of the Football Association is only a few hundred yuan, and the staff of the Football Association can only ride bicycles to work Now, it is no longer news that players have annual salaries of millions. The total assets of the league development company affiliated to the Football Association have now exceeded 100 million. We have enough  Funding for youth and women¡¯s footballIt can also create a lot of income for the General Administration of Sports. In ten years, the changes have been earth-shaking.  "

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 634 Return to Yunjia

    Why was the league called Class A in the past?  "Pei Wei raised a question he has always asked: "Why not call it Class A and Class B? Aren't these the names often used by other professional leagues in the world?  "

    "Haha, it was Lao Wan who proposed it at that time. A is the first of the traditional Chinese Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and a is the first of the twenty-six English letters. This name means a combination of Chinese and Western. At the same time, this  Both words have the meaning of number one, and also include the hope that Chinese football can become the best in the world." Xu said fondly: "Looking back now, I was really naive, thinking that as soon as the professional league started, it would be possible.  Immediately I made great progress. Now that I have gained more knowledge, I have discovered my own shortcomings. ¡±

    "This is normal. A person's knowledge is like a circle. The bigger it is, the more things it can come into contact with." Pei Wei nodded: "To be honest, when I first established Yunjia Tianyu,  I thought that it would take at least ten or twenty years for Chinese football to reach the world-class level. However, my ideas and methods were basically successful, and even better than what I thought at the time. However, Chinese football is still far from being world-class. "

    "Looking at the world, only when you see it can you realize the gap between yourself." Xu sighed: "We did not do enough before. The gap is huge. After all, the early accumulation is very important. The world's first-class countries have already  It has been accumulated for hundreds of years, but we only have ten years.¡±

    "So maybe our development in the next ten or even twenty years will not be able to close the distance with the world's first-class level, but this does not stop us from moving forward. After all, people have already boarded the train, and we  Sitting on the ground is still a tractor. If we give up the tractor and start walking again because the gap is getting farther and farther, we may never have the chance to catch the train again," Pei Wei said.

    "A person's energy is limited." Xu said: "Now I have been handling more and more affairs in FIFA. The affairs of the Football Association have been handed over to Lao Wan. Every year, the Football Association openly recruits people who understand football.  Talents who understand economics, to be honest, the old system has restricted us too much. Since the General Administration of Sports delegated power, our work has become more convenient. We have abandoned the previous incompatibility.  Realistically, the meaning of the Chinese Super League is that China is surpassing For Chinese football, we always need to surpass and can never stop.¡±

    "That's good, old man but where are we going?" Pei Wei then realized that he and Xu were chatting lively, and got into the car in a daze, not even knowing where we were going.

    "Go to the hotel. Our Football Association is waiting to help you clean up." Xu replied.

    "What a shame." Pei Wei sighed, assuming the posture of a superior inspecting work: "But it won't be an example next time."

    Xu: ¡°**%%##¡­¡­¡±

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    After drinking and chatting with a group of old acquaintances from the Football Association, Pei Wei declined the invitation to go to Yunjia to attend the opening ceremony with the Football Association the next day. He hoped to return to Yunjia first. The Football Association also understood that he missed his hometown.  In my mood, I didn¡¯t hold back much.

    Pei Wei rushed back to Yunjia overnight. When he arrived in Yunjia, it was already dark. He didn't want to go back to his home. The place where he lived had been idle since his family went to England. Except for everyone,  There was no one there except for cleaning.  He didn't want to spend the night alone.

    After strolling on the streets of Yunjia, Pei Wei found that Yunjia had not changed much in the past year. Due to the darkness of the night, not many people noticed him, a famous figure in Yunjia.  After walking around for a while, he felt bored, so Pei Wei decided to go to the club for a walk.

    Although there is a game in two days.  But at night, there are no people in the Yunjia Tianyu Club. Now all the players are used to the training system. There are very few people staying in the club. Even the young players live in collective dormitories near the club. Yun  Jiatianyu looks more and more like a modern club.

    Looking at the entrance of the club with only two lights on, the familiar scene seemed to have a kind of intimacy today. Pei Wei felt excited and walked over quickly.

    After getting closer, Pei Wei realized that the door was locked, but it was no wonder. There were a lot of valuable equipment in the club, so people couldn't just wait in. In the past, the club had a team of security guards who took turns on duty at night.

    Just when he thought of this, two flashlights were flashed in front of him, and a young voice came: "What are you doing?"

    Pei Wei used his hands to cover the light that hit his face, feeling a little angry, but he also knew that this was also the way security guards were accustomed to. After sighing, Pei Wei said: "Don't be nervous I'm not going to do anything."??Illegal things.  "

    Probably seeing that Pei Wei was alone, the security guard moved the flashlight away: "Sir, this is

    Yu Club does not accept visitors at night.  "

    Pei Wei glanced at the two security guards who walked in front of him. They were very strange people, but the security guards in the club were very mobile, so it was not surprising that he didn't know them.  After smiling, Pei Wei shrugged: "I am not a visitor."

    The two security guards were stunned for a moment. Pei Wei was already preparing to call Li Qiang. At this time, a strange voice came from the gate: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

    "Uncle Ribeiro, there is a guy standing at the door. He doesn't know what he is going to do." A security guard turned around and answered.

    Leiter Ribeiro yawned and walked out from the gate, approached Pei Wei, and was about to say something, but then his mouth immediately opened wide.

    "Brother Ribeiro, I haven't seen you for a year Wright asked me to bring you greetings." Pei Wei said with a smile.

    "Pei" Ribeiro stammered, and then immediately lightly kicked the two security guards on the buttocks: "You two guys actually stopped the boss at the door! You know he  Who is it? This club was established, and he is my great benefactor."

    Pei Wei laughed: "Brother Ribeiro, it's not that exaggerated, is it? Besides, they don't know me either. This is also their responsibility."

    Only then did the two security guards realize that the middle-aged man they stopped was actually the big boss of the club. After hurriedly apologizing to Pei Wei, Ribeiro drove them away and continued patrolling. Then he opened the door and let Pei Wei go.  Come in.

    "Actually, brother, you can rest now. Wright is a big star now. His annual salary at Arsenal is several million pounds." After sitting down in Ribeiro's small guard room, Pei Wei  He looked around and said to Ribeiro with a smile.

    Ribeiro's head immediately shook like a rattle: "In any case, our family depends entirely on you for what we have today, and we still know the mentality of repaying the benefits you receiveand I also need to find something to do.  , Now these boys in the club listen to me."

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed. Ribeiro, who was the club's gatekeeper at the beginning, has now become the leader of all patrols. He is usually very majestic. No wonder he is reluctant to follow his son to the UK. After all,  As for the living environment, although London is an international metropolis, its bad weather is really not suitable for living. However, Yunjia, located in the south of the Yangtze River, is more comfortable to live in.

    "By the way, Pei, why are you here today? Isn't the European League now at its most intense? That little bastard Ade hasn't called back for a week. I'm going to beat him up after he goes on holiday.  Butt!" Ribeiro said, waving his arms.

    "Ribeiro, I think you may not be your son's opponent" Pei Wei said with a smile: "I came back this time to participate in the opening ceremony of the Chinese Super League the day after tomorrow After all, it is the first one. I need to care.  For a moment. Who knew that after I came back today, I found that I had no place to go and was stopped at the door. "

    "?, those two boys are new here and don't know youAre you still afraid that you won't have anywhere to go? The whole club belongs to you How about spending the night here tonight? I have a bottle here  Here¡¯s some good wine.¡± Ribeiro invited him warmly.

    "Well, that's not bad." Pei Wei nodded. Spending the night here was a good idea. Pei Wei was reluctant to go to a hotel. As Ribeiro said, this club belongs to him.  Isn't it a joke that I can't find a place to live?

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    Although he and Ribeiro drank and chatted until very late that night before going to bed, Pei Wei still got up at around six o'clock the next morning. Seeing that Ribeiro was still sleeping soundly, Pei Wei didn't  After waking him up, he quietly dressed and got up.

    After washing up and seeing Ribeiro still sleeping, Pei Wei shook his head, and then walked into the club himself, wanting to see if there had been any changes in the club over the past year.

    It was still very early, and there was still no one in the club. Pei Wei was walking casually in the club, feeling proud when he looked at this familiar place.

    No one has a deeper affection for Yunjia Tianyu than Pei Wei. He founded this club with his own hands. Every plant and tree is in his heart and will never be forgotten.

    No matter how good and outstanding the Newcastle club is, its status in his heart cannot be compared to that of Yunjia. This club is also his child. He gave life to this land and made it an iconic building in Yunjia City.  , this feeling isIrreplaceable.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 635 The Tall Young Man

    Office buildings, parking lots, training grounds, gyms, locker rooms

    In the empty club, Pei Wei strolled. Every time he passed a building, Pei Wei would always stop and look at it for a while.

    Walking, walking, walking, Pei Wei walked to the side of the reserve team's training ground and looked at the empty training ground through the barbed wire fence. From the day it was formed, Yunjia Tianyu paid great attention to echelon training, whether it was the reserve team or the reserve team.  The training facilities for the echelons of all ages are no worse than those of the first team, and among these echelons, countless players who later became the pillars of Yunjia Tianyu's first team

    Such as Adriano, such as Du Wei, such as Messi, who played in the first team last season and broke the Chinese League's youngest player appearance record and youngest player scoring record

    Thinking of Messi, Pei Wei smiled slightly. This player, who is not yet 17 years old this year, played for Yunjia Tianyu for the first time as a foreign aid last year when he was still 20 days away from his 16th birthday, and  He scored his first professional goal a week later - it has been almost six years since he came to China. Almost everyone believes that this thin Argentinian young man will soon follow the footsteps of Adria.  Following in the footsteps of Novo and Deco, he became a Chinese national and became a member of the foreign legion of the Chinese national team

    After tasting the sweetness of Adriano and Deco, all Chinese fans know the benefits of doing so. Of course, for the development of local players, the conditions for foreign players to obtain Chinese nationality have become more stringent. If it were not for Mei  Messi has shocked the entire Chinese arena at such a young age. I am afraid that public opinion will not support Messi's naturalization of Chinese nationality - after all, before Messi, several foreign players' requests to become Chinese nationals were rejected.  The Chinese Football Association understands the importance of strict testing. After all, if a large number of foreign players with similar or slightly higher abilities than Chinese players are allowed to obtain Chinese nationality, the consequences may be extremely serious.

    The argument of a well-known football reporter was agreed by the vast majority of fans: "It is beneficial for foreign players who have world-class player abilities, have been in China for a long enough time, and are young enough to become Chinese citizens.  Yes, it can quickly improve the overall strength of the Chinese national team to a certain extent, but those foreign players who are not particularly strong and relatively old can only bring serious consequences."

    To put it bluntly, it¡¯s very simple.  No one will doubt that with Messi's talent and demonstrated ability, it will be a matter of time before he goes to Europe to play football. Then after he becomes Chinese nationality, he will not free up a foreign player quota for Yunjia Tianyu, and those who can only  Foreign players who make a living in the Chinese league.  The only benefit after obtaining Chinese nationality is to free up a valuable foreign player quota for his local club. This will undoubtedly greatly reduce the opportunities for local Chinese players to play - everyone can see this.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei smiled slightly.  Originally, when he brought Adriano and the others to China and wanted them to become Chinese nationals, he was not sure. This actually provided a shortcut for future generations, and Pei Wei knew for sure.  In terms of improving the overall level of national football, there is no shortcut that can be taken other than a solid development foundation and the development of leagues.

    It is obvious that everyone has basically realized this now, at least Pei Wei is not so worried.

    Just as Pei Wei was looking at the training ground and thinking about his own affairs.  Suddenly a stammering voice came from behind: "Firstsir, this is a training ground. Players are not allowed to come in."

    Pei Wei sighed in his heart.  Really, didn¡¯t I just leave for a year?  He was actually being questioned continuously on his own territory

    But this voice sounds very young.  Do the club's security teams use child labor?  He actually didn't speak very fluently

    Pei Wei turned his head while thinking in his heart. He was having a headache. Should he have to shout out Ribeiro again to prove his identity? Who wants the security in the club to change frequently? It is normal for him not to recognize himself.

    Just as he was thinking this, Pei Wei turned around and was startled.

    It was not yet seven o'clock, and the sun had just risen from the other side of the horizon. When Pei Wei turned around, he felt a shadow shrouding his head. After a closer look, he found a figure that was more than a head taller than him.  The person is standing behind him.

    The thick bones support a huge body, and the strong muscles carry a hint of desolation. It is an aura that can only be cultivated in the vast and boundless prairie. It appears in Yunjia, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.  So out of place.

    But even such a mighty big man, with a hint of shyness unique to young people on his face, saw Pei WeiTaking stock of himself, the "young man" stammered and repeated his words: "Siryou can't just come in hereit's only open to fans in the afternoon."

    Pei Wei came back to his senses and smiled gently: "I'm not a fan.

    Who is it? Is it the security guard here?  "

    While asking, Pei Wei sighed in his heart, where did Ribeiro find such a wonderful person?  Looking at his size, no matter if he is a thief or something, he will be shocked if he sees it, right?

    Hearing this, the young man puffed up his chest proudly: "II am a player from the U-echelon of Yunjia Tianyu. I was promoted from the 15th echelon this year."

    "You are only seventeen years old?" Pei Wei opened his mouth in surprise: "Oh my God, how tall are you?"

    The young man replied sheepishly: "No I'm only fifteen years old, and I'm two meters and one meter tall, sir."

    "Wow, what did you eat when you grew up" Pei Wei pinched his arm enviously. Pei Wei, who was only 1.7 meters tall, had always regretted his height: "Why don't you play basketball? Like?  With your height and age, you might be the next Yao Ming."

    The boy scratched his head: "I can't play basketball well, and I'm not even very good at football. Although I'm the forward of the team, I can't always score I'm very stupid, and my reactions are bad.  Slow and poor in technique, he can only stand in front and grab headers in every game.¡±

    It seems that this person is really a young man. After being teased by Pei Wei for a few words, he actually forgot to ask Pei Wei what he was here for, and instead complained to him.

    "Why did you come so early?" Pei Wei looked at his watch: "Echelon training only starts at eight o'clock, and it is not yet seven o'clock."

    "It's seven o'clock? Oops, I'm late today." The young man hurriedly opened the door of the training base and walked in: "I come here at half past six every day I'm stupid, I have to train more, I  My physical strength is very good. Others train for eight hours, but I train for twelve hours. I can always catch up, uncle, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

    Pei Wei nodded fiercely: "Yes, hard work can make up for weakness, and you are not useless. Your ability to recognize your own shortcomings is a great advantage And don't you know, your height is a valuable asset.  ¡±

    "My height?" The young man pointed to his nose. His height has been the object of ridicule among his friends since he was a child. After all, among a group of friends who are obviously much shorter than him, he is an outlier. After coming to Yun  No one in the Jia Tianyu echelon laughed at him anymore, but the young man still knew that his tall body was an obstacle that restricted his progress - he was not flexible enough and it was difficult to learn techniques, all because of his height!

    But now the middle-aged man in front of me, who has a gentle face but naturally gives people a sense of confidence, says that his height is a valuable asset!

    This was the first time I heard about it. Although the young man didn't believe it, he looked at Pei Wei with expectant eyes, hoping that he would say something that he could believe. After all, he also hoped to play better.

    "Before there was a coach who also had a player under him. Just like you, other people's evaluation of him was nothing but height. His physical fitness was even worse than yours." Pei Wei said leisurely:  "The coach conducted the most rigorous devil training for this player. Starting from the most basic training, the player had to vomit every day Finally, the player couldn't stand it anymore. After all, he was only a ten-year-old boy.  The six-year-old boy So one day, he went to the coach and said he wanted to quit. "

    "What happened next?" The young man listened with rapt attention. This sounded so much like him, but he had never thought about quitting.

    Pei Wei smiled gently. He patted the lawn next to him and motioned for the teenager to sit down next to him: "The coach asked him: 'Why do you think so?' The player replied: 'Everyone is laughing at me.  , I also know that apart from being tall, I have nothing and no physical strength. I will only hold others back! 'Guess what the coach answered?

    "I don't know." The young man answered honestly.

    Pei Wei laughed, and he found that he began to like this honest little guy: "The coach said: 'There is nothing but height? Isn't this great? Physical fitness and technology can be trained the day after tomorrow, but I  But I can't make my players grow taller No matter how famous a coach I am, I can't do it. Height is your most valuable asset! '"

    The young man was very excited when he heard it. Every word of this paragraph hit his heart hard: "What happened next?"

    "Later, the player became one of the best centers in the area, leading the team to keep moving forward." Pei Wei ended his words with a smile: "Look, that player has?Everything he doesn't have, you also have, so why don't you have confidence in yourself?  As a center, you don¡¯t need to have great skills. The penalty area is the stage for your performance. Think about Tony. When he came to Yunjia Tianyu, he was a forward with only height and nothing, but he has always been  He is the absolute main force of Yunjia Tianyu, and now he has become an excellent shooter in Serie A, so you have to work hard too.  "

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 636: Go Out

    After the boy chatted for a while, with Pei Wei's conversational skills, he easily revealed some information about the boy - the boy has a very resounding name - Long Bisheng, and he did grow up on the grasslands of Xinjiang.  , but he is not a Uyghur, but a standard Han. His parents are both soldiers of the 12th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and his rank seems to be quite high.

    Long Bisheng's experience of coming to Yunjia Tianyu is legendary. It is said that when he was thirteen years old, he was playing football in the army compound and was noticed by Yunjia Tianyu's scouts, who brought him to Yunjia - ever since he was excavated in Xinjiang  After the emergence of Li Fang, a national player, Yunjia Tianyu's scouts have been observing more and more in the northwest. Now Yunjia Tianyu has many players from ethnic minorities in all levels of the echelon. Long Bisheng is also such a lucky person  Son.

    Pei Wei couldn't help but lament that with such a huge population in China, there may really be many young people who have not joined professional players before and have been missed. People like Nie Fei, Li Fang, Zhang Yiming, Wu Jiang, and Zhu Guosheng were reborn in Pei Wei's life.  They were completely unknown in that world, but now they are all the pillars of the national team. Take the tall and honest young man in front of him as an example. Who can say that he will not become the world's leading center in the future?

    For a center, height is a great advantage. Let¡¯s take the Czech giant Kohler. Although he is not the world¡¯s super center, who can ignore his existence? The Netherlands¡¯ Staatan in the 2004 European Championships  Mu said he was not afraid of Kohler, but what about actually during the game?  The Netherlands had to use two defenders to offset Kohler's height advantage, and the Czech Republic eventually won.

    And a center like this is a big threat standing in the opponent's penalty area. Any coach will hope to have such a giant center under his command.

    After finishing chatting.  Pei Wei watched Long Bisheng's training for a while. He was not good at this, but after seeing that his training was all about training confrontation ability, balance and grabbing points, Pei Wei couldn't help but nod secretly. It seemed that the coach was interested in him.  His positioning is correct. Since his technique is rough, his reactions are not quick but he is physically strong and has strong confrontation ability, it is perfect to be a beacon in the opponent's penalty area.  Whether it is heading the ball yourself or ferrying to create opportunities for teammates, it is relatively easy to do.

    "As long as this little guy is willing to work hard, it will be easy to find his place in any team, right?" Pei Wei looked at Long Bisheng who was constantly training and thought to himself.

    Slowly, the number of people on the training ground began to increase, although some people were wondering why there was an unknown person sitting next to them.  But after seeing Long Bisheng training, they thought Pei Wei was Long Bisheng's relative, so they didn't pay much attention to it. Pei Wei was happy to watch the players' training casually.

    I can tell.  These young people in the U-17 echelon are very self-conscious. There is no coach on the field now. They all started to warm up and do some simple training movements by themselves. Look at the time. It is not yet eight o'clock. It seems that they have come to train early.  It has become a trend among all echelons of Yunjia Tianyu.

    While Pei Wei was thinking this, the players who were doing their own thing stood up one after another and said hello to the training ground door: "Hello, coach."

    "Well, everyone came quite earlywho are you? No idlers are allowed in the training ground!"

    The coach glanced around and saw Pei Wei sitting on the sidelines.  No wonder, compared with all the players wearing sportswear, Pei Wei in a suit is too conspicuous.

    Pei Wei turned his head.  A smile appeared on his face: "Old Xia, I haven't seen you for a year."

    Former head coach of Yunjia Second Team.  Xia Liquan, who is currently the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu's u-17 age group, was stunned: "Old boss? Why are you here Chairman, Manager and others heard that you were here, and they all went to your house to look for you!  "

    "Oh, they are quite well-informed." Pei Wei stood up, patted his butt, and said lightly: "I have nothing to do this morning, so I came here to take a look I came back this time just to participate in the Chinese Super League.  Why are you making such a fuss about the opening ceremony? Well, I guess Li Qiang and the others should be at work, right? Then I'll leave first You have some good talents. "

    Patting Xia Liquan on the shoulder, Pei Wei walked out of the training ground with a smile and walked towards the office building.

    Xia Liquan sighed, his boss has always been so casual

    The players next to him were smart enough to guess Pei Wei's identity. Long Bisheng stood blankly and asked in surprise: "Who is he?"

    "Wow! Aaron, you don't even know him?" A handsome young man next to him shouted: "He is the big boss of Yunjia Tianyu. He is now the chairman of Newcastle in the Premier League and the first to enter the Premier League.  The Asian Pei Wei! We are all working for him.¡±"Ah?" Long Bisheng opened his mouth wide - is this the boss who has been chatting with him for a long time on the lawn?  No way?

    Thinking of the conversation with Pei Wei just now, Long Bisheng couldn't tell what it was like to be such a big man.

    Ran just sat on the ground and chatted with himself for a long time, telling himself stories to make sure that this boss was a good person.

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    Pei Wei had no idea that he had been upgraded to a "good person" in the heart of this simple young man. After walking into the office building, he successfully met the current three giants of Yunjia Tianyu this time. After exchanging a few words,  Pei Wei began to ask about the club's situation this year.

    In fact, this is also a routine matter. In today's information-rich world, even if he has been in Newcastle, he can still control the operation of Yunjia Tianyu Club remotely, not to mention that Yunjia Tianyu doesn't need him to direct anything now.

    "The opening ceremony of the first Chinese Super League will be held in Yunjia this time, which is a great honor for us in Yunjia." Pei Wei said with a smile: "So this time, we must not mess it up The Football Association has already  We have prepared a grand opening ceremony and we must actively cooperate.¡±

    "No problem." Li Qiang said with confidence: "We have cooperated with the Football Association not once or twice, and we have to hold such an opening ceremony at the beginning of the league every year. We have enough experience. Tomorrow's opening ceremony must be  Let us, Yunjia Tianyu, have a big face in front of fans all over the country!"

    "I have no doubt about this You have done a good job in Europe for more than a year, but in my opinion, it is not enough." Pei Wei nodded and said: "I now have an idea that every year in Europe  During the summer training camp of the competition, we will bring several teams to China for training. The hardware level of our sea base is no worse than anywhere else, and it should be very attractive. Newcastle will definitely be one of them.  I plan to invite the other two teams, Bayern and Inter Milan, to hold a 'Yunjia Cup' in Haigen. What do you think of this idea?"

    "Of course." Jiang Hao cheered: "In addition to increasing the influence of Chinese football, we can also earn quite good income The last time Inter Milan came to Yunjia to participate in a friendly match, they made a lot of money.  ¡±

    "Bayern is easy to handle, but Inter Milan is a bit difficult. Their summer training locations are usually in the Middle East There is a consortium there that is a partner of Inter Milan's youth training base, but I can think of a way, Moratti should  I will also sell my face. In addition, I am also planning to launch a series of cooperation plans between Yunjia Tianyu and Newcastle next year, such as sending an echelon to Newcastle for training every year, rotating every year, so that the boys can experience European football in advance.  The atmosphere is also a good thing, and in England, every Premier League team's reserve league has a large number of scouts watching it. If someone is spotted by other scouts, then don't be stingy, as long as he is willing  , Even if we suffer a small loss, we still have to send them out. We don¡¯t need so many young players anyway, so we can increase our income no matter what.¡±

    "But it is impossible to gain much from the transfer of young players." Wang Sa frowned and said: "If the price is high, others will definitely not want it. If the price is low, it will not be worthwhile for us. After all, training a young player  Our expenses are also very high.¡±

    "Haha, you can't calculate your account like thisWang Sa, you know a lot about this. On average, we train a seventeen-year-old professional player. Add in the success rate, annual expenses, etc.,  How much does it cost the club? For example, if one player is trained out of ten students, then all the expenses of these ten students will be counted on him. I don¡¯t think it will be too much. After all, we can still get it from the tuition.  To recover some of the expenses, not every player we train will leave.¡±

    "Probably around 100,000." Wang Sa calculated in his mind: "The most a football school can do is break even, and entering the formal echelon is pure expenditure, because we also have to give players various subsidies.  , which is also a big expense.¡±

    "One hundred thousand." Pei Wei nodded: "Then as long as you can get 10,000 pounds of training fees, you can maintain a balance of payments. And I think as long as they are relatively outstanding players, then the teams that are interested in them will not just  Offer such a small amount And won't you be more flexible during negotiations, such as only transferring half of the ownership, or stipulating in the contract what kind of compensation we can get after achieving certain results? In this case, we will not be able to do so at all.  What to lose."

    Looking at the thoughtful expressions of his three men, Pei Wei smiled: "Okay, don't think too much, after all, even if you lose, you are only losing my money. What are you worried about? Well, I¡¯m really looking forward to tomorrow¡¯s opening ceremony.  "

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 637 It¡¯s my luck

    The two-day opening ceremony was very successful. The Chinese are very good at organizing large-scale celebrations. As Li Qiang said, the previous leagues had to hold an extremely lively opening ceremony every year. They have accumulated a lot of experience. The Chinese  What good?  Isn't it just fun?

    I watched Yunjia¡¯s game against Wuhan with great interest. The level of the Chinese Super League is not low at all. It may be a little behind the Premier League from a technical and tactical point of view, but it is not much worse in terms of excitement and intensity. Even though  With the impact of high-level European leagues, the Chinese Super League still has great appeal to fans.

    Messi played in this game. It is obvious that this 16-year-old player has conquered the Yunjia fans in the second half of the season last year. When he came on the stage, the warm cheers in the stands proved everything. During the game, he  He and Aylin smashed Wuhan Yazhi's defense to pieces on both wings. Messi made two assists and scored a single goal before the end. Yunjia Tianyu defeated Wuhan Yazhi 4-2 at home and got a good start, and performed well.  Messi also won the best player of the game, and the prize was a bottle of champagne.

    "Give champagne to a child? Aren't you afraid that he will become an alcoholic?" Pei Wei muttered in his heart, but then he thought about it, what kind of reward would be good?  Are you giving out beer?  That's not more than that.  Handing out lollipops?  Please, really treat me like a child.

    While Pei Wei was happily watching the game and the opening ceremony in Yunjia, Mourinho's life was not very easy - after drawing with Lyon in the away game to gain the right to qualify, Newcastle also suffered serious losses, and several main players were too tired and needed to  To rest, Mourinho sent out nearly half of his substitutes in the away game against Tottenham three days later, and was beaten 2-0 by Tottenham in the end.  The 21-game unbeaten streak in the league came to an end. Arsenal were once again seven points behind them. Fortunately, Manchester United behind them also suffered a disastrous defeat in the derby, losing to Manchester City 1-4. Otherwise, the second position would also be in danger.

    Fortunately, there is a seven-day buffer time after this game, and Newcastle players can also take a breath. All the quarterfinals of the Champions League have come out, and the Premier League accounts for three.  Except for Manchester United's unexpected 1-2 away game.  They were eliminated by Real Sociedad 1-1 at home and failed to enter the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in eight years. Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal eliminated Lyon, Stuttgart and Ajax respectively to enter the quarter-finals. After two rounds of hard work, Real Madrid  Bayern was eliminated with a total score of 2 to 1.  Deportivo eliminated Juventus 2-0, Real Sociedad eliminated Manchester United 3-2, and the La Liga team also occupied three seats in the Champions League.  The other two teams eliminated AC Milan from Sparta Prague and Monaco from Lokomotiv Moscow, completely annihilating the Bundesliga.

    When the draw ceremony for the quarter-finals ended on March 14, both Wenger and Ranieri were livid - Arsenal and Chelsea met in advance in the quarter-finals, the English Derby, the London Derby - the European  The Football Association is really good at finding gimmicks.

    The other three matches are Real Madrid vs. Monaco, AC Milan vs. Deportivo La Coruna. Newcastle are very lucky. Their opponent is Real Sociedad, which is the easiest opponent to deal with in the quarterfinals.

    After getting the news, Mourinho also thought in his heart - the boss didn't bribe those guys from UEFA, right?  Newcastle does not have much face in UEFA. Generally speaking, teams like Newcastle that have participated in the Champions League relatively few times will encounter strong teams in the knockout stage.  But now that we have reached the quarterfinals, we have not yet encountered a team that has won the Champions League!

    "I don't have time to deal with those guys from UEFAAlthough I have some connections in FIFA, UEFA has always been dissatisfied with the status of FIFA's boss. If you don't stumble me, it will be a sign of conscience.  Well, we just had better luck this time.¡±

    After returning to Newcastle.  Faced with Mourinho's question, Pei Wei explained: "Look, Arsenal and Chelsea, needless to say, both come from the Premier League and are teams from the same city. Their relationship is not good in the first place.  It is definitely attractive for the teams to play together. At least more than half of the fans in London will pay attention to this game. Although Real Madrid and Monaco have no grudges, Morientes has been loaned to Monaco this season. Faced with the people who abandoned him  Real Madrid and Ronaldo, who took away his No. 9 jersey, how will he fight back? This is also a question that many fans are interested in, so our opponents will not be these four teams, and we may have better luck in the draw.  Instead of running into AC Milan, we met a La Liga team - but that's how it should be. It's enough to have two teams from the Premier League fighting each other in the quarter-finals, and there is no need for two La Liga teams.  Civil war to attract attention, but we are indeed lucky, Deportivo is much more difficult to deal with than Real Sociedad.¡±

    "Well, what you said makes sense." Mourinho smacked Pei Wei's words and nodded convincingly: "How did you know their thoughts so accurately?"??It seems that he has never held a position in UEFA.  "

    "Those guys are just a bunch of politicians and businessmen. I have dealt with these people many times. What they only want is huge profits

    " Pei Wei lit up a cigarette: "The European Champions Cup is a weapon obtained by UEFA, so they will try their best to make the competition more intense and attractive, so they have to look for selling points and gimmicks.  Even if they use a little trick in the middle To be honest, I admire them very much because they know what the fans are paying attention to.  So although manipulating the lottery is basically an open secret, no one has much objection to it.  "

    "Yes, just like Real Madrid. In the past few years, they have either faced Manchester United or Bayern in the knockout rounds of the Champions League. Sometimes even the fans who dislike them the most can't stand it Like this time, not again  Did he meet Bayern in the quarter-finals early?" Mourinho laughed.

    "So, now we are in a better position in the Champions League, because we have played less games in the Champions League and have no enemies, so there is no news Let's look at the matchup. Who will our opponent be if we enter the semi-finals?  ? The winner between AC Milan and Deportivo, look, maybe we can make it to the finals." Pei Wei blew out a smoke ring: "But if we play well this year, we will definitely win the Champions League next year.  It's going to be difficultthat's for sure."

    "That is also a matter of next year." Mourinho laughed: "There is not much hope for the league this year. I hope to make a breakthrough in the Champions League The league is seven points behind, and among our remaining opponents  There are direct competitors like Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, but in the Champions League, we have great hopes.¡±

    Pei Wei took a deep look at Mourinho: "You don't need to ask me about this policy You are the head coach, no, you are the manager I have taken away part of your power in the transfer market.  I don¡¯t feel at ease anymore, I won¡¯t interfere in any way during the game This is also the tradition of English football, but this tradition is very good and I don¡¯t want to break it Look at Abramovich, poor Ranieri, almost life  In Abramovich's shadow, the Russian even has a hand in the game I don't have this habit."

    Mourinho laughed: "I am lucky to have a boss like you."

    "Haha!" Pei Wei laughed heartily and patted Mourinho on the shoulder: "I am also lucky to have a head coach like you."

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    After talking to Mourinho, Pei Wei was relieved. He knew Mourinho's character. Although he cooperated well with him in China, he would not have any problems with Mourinho after coming to Europe.  He was not sure if misunderstandings in various aspects caused conflicts. He did not want to lose this excellent head coach, but now it seemed that as long as he could communicate at any time and be honest, there would be no conflict between himself and Mourinho. After all, the two of them  There is also a friendship that is not found between general head coaches and presidents.

    The reason for such worries is that Pei Wei has taken the position of assistant coach - this means to the outside world that Pei Wei, the owner, has a strong desire to control the team, and this is incompatible with the English football environment.  Yes, this is why Pei Wei didn't do this in the first half of the season, but he really couldn't bear to watch the game in the box. Maybe Mourinho wouldn't mind, but what would outsiders think?

    Fortunately, although the Premier League can only bring five substitutes, assistant coaches can bring several. If the head coach can only bring one assistant coach into the stadium like Serie A, then I am afraid that Pei Wei will only be able to sit in the stands obediently.  It's time to watch the game. The worst thing is to come out of the box like Moratti and sit with the fans to watch the game.

    Pei Wei also fully agrees with Mourinho's plan to focus on the Champions League. Although he can't remember it clearly, Pei Wei still knows that Arsenal is at its peak this season and has created the myth of being undefeated throughout the season.  What's more, after adding two outstanding players, Adriano and Sun Chenghai, Arsenal is stronger than the team in history. It is very difficult to take away the league championship from such a team. On the contrary, in the championship  What's more important in the cup is on-the-spot performance, and Newcastle are definitely capable of competing.

    The Champions League is an honor that Newcastle has never had. For Newcastle fans, being able to stay in the top positions this season and win the League Cup is enough to satisfy them. If they can achieve good results in the Champions League  If so, it would undoubtedly be an unexpected surprise!

    "Who can say that Newcastle cannot win the Champions League?" Pei Wei smiled.

    Since the Champions League was restructured, no team that has not won the Champions League has ever won the Champions League. Perhaps, today?? might be an exception

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 638 Asian Derby

    On September 20th, Newcastle faced Charlton at home.

    Since Newcastle will challenge Real Sociedad away from home in three days, and the fatigue of some of the main players has not disappeared, Mourinho sent a mixed lineup of half main players and half substitutes in this game, with the obvious intention of preserving strength.

    However, despite retaining their strength, Charlton, who can only linger in the middle and lower reaches, is still no match for Newcastle. Shearer, who has not scored in a sports game for two months, received Stewart's winger just two minutes into the game.  He scored with a header from the cross, breaking his goal drought.

    In the next game, Newcastle completely controlled the situation on the field. In the second half of the first half, they expanded the score. Jenas, who assisted, extended the score to 2-0 with a long shot from the front of the penalty area. In the second half,  Shortly after the start, Finnish forward Johnson's shot once helped them narrow the score gap to one goal, but Shearer's long shot in the 77th minute set the score at 3-1. Newcastle defeated Charlton 3-1.  , continued to maintain pressure on Arsenal.

    However, Arsenal's results simply made other teams despair - in the ten rounds of the league after the beginning of the new year, except for a draw in the first game, they won the other nine games!  It was this nine-game winning streak that allowed Arsenal, which once fell to third place, to establish a huge advantage, leading the second, third, and fourth places by seven points, 11 points, and 12 points respectively!

    And there are only nine rounds left before the end of the league.

    From this aspect, it is quite wise for Mourinho to focus on the Champions League. After all, Newcastle does not yet have the ability to fight on two fronts.

    After the game against Charlton, the Newcastle team flew to San Sebastian, Spain.  Prepare for the away game against Real Sociedad.

    This game has attracted great attention in Asia. For example, in these two teams, there is an Asian player playing for each - Newcastle's right midfielder Nie Fei and Real Sociedad's left winger Li Tianxiu!

    A Chinese and a Korean, although Nie Fei is four years older than Li Tianxiu, he has played against Li Tianxiu more than once, whether it was the 2000 Asian Cup or the World Cup.  These two encounters brought bitterness to Li Tianxiu - the Korean team lost to the Chinese team both times.  And Fei is always the one who performs most dazzlingly.

    Before this game, the situation of the two of them was in heaven and earth - although Nie Fei only joined Newcastle this season, he has already firmly occupied a main position, and Newcastle is playing in the domestic league and in the league this season.  All performed well in the Champions League.  Although Li Tianxiu has joined Real Sociedad for more than a season, he still can only wander between the main player and the substitute. Real Sociedad, which almost won the La Liga championship last year, performed well in the Champions League this year.  They entered the quarter-finals, but their performance in the league was a mess. They are now only ranked 16th in La Liga, only one step away from the relegation zone.

    Real Sociedad¡¯s head coach, the Frenchman Denue, is simply in a state of despair. Less than a year ago, he was so proud that he almost became a championship coach. But now?  There are countless fans who stand on the sidelines of the training ground to protest against him every day. If the club hadn't seen that he played well in the Champions League, he would have been fired long ago.

    So now he regards the Champions League as the last straw to take one more step forward.  He has greater hope of staying on - after all, although it is very close to the relegation zone, it should not be a problem to avoid relegation with Real Sociedad's strength, as long as it can have a breakthrough development in the Champions League.  The possibility of staying on is still relatively high.

    Denue was puzzled, the same player.  They were invincible in the league last year, and they also performed quite well in the Champions League this year. Why do they always lose in the league?

    However, Mourinho did not mean to underestimate his opponent, which can be seen from his preparation before the game.

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    "Although Real Sociedad is currently in a poor ranking in La Liga, they still have the ability to play a few beautiful games." Mourinho said to all the players: "For example, in the league, they once tied with Barcelona on the road.  And Valencia, they also defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at home The same is true in the Champions League. Against Manchester United, they won one and drew one, so we must not underestimate our opponents, otherwise Manchester United will be ours after the game.  End."

    The players listened attentively, because they knew that a good head coach¡¯s pre-game arrangements can make it easier for them to play - obviously, Mourinho is a good head coach.

    ¡°This game is an away game for us. Our performance in the last away game probably made them think that we will still use a defensive method to maintain a draw. It¡¯s a pity.¡±???We don't just play defense.  Mourinho smiled slightly: "This game is the same as usual games. Control the midfield and push forward steadily."

    When the ball is passed, counterattack on the spot, speed up the counterattack, and abandon unnecessary passes. Gentlemen, efficiency is the most important thing. In away games, we cannot get too many opportunities, so we must seize the opportunity, otherwise  We will learn a lesson.  Their defenders are not very fast, so during the game the two wingers can make fewer crosses, more breakthroughs, more direct passes, and play behind them. Do you understand?  "

    "Understood." The players responded one after another. Newcastle's frontcourt does not lack skills now, and Mourinho has been practicing playing behind the ball during this period.

    "Compared with the confident atmosphere in Newcastle's locker room, the atmosphere in Real Sociedad's locker room seems more tragic.

    Real Sociedad players know very well that they have played very poorly in the league this year, so bad that Albacete and Valladolid were able to get three points from them. They also know that if they do not play well in the Champions League,  If not, then after the new coach takes office, all that awaits them is a purge.

    "I think everyone should know the importance of this game." Denue looked at the silent players and smiled bitterly: "Our game this year is very abnormal We lost too many games in the league and should not have lost.  The game has reached this point, but in the Champions League game, I saw that you are still the invincible Real Sociedad team last year. I believe that the same will be true in today's game."

    "Newcastle is very strong. Although the way they eliminated Lyon was a bit embarrassing, they still have the courage to use such ugly tactics after having offensive players like Shearer and Ibrahimovic. Mourinho is an extraordinary coach.  Denue licked his lips: "In this game, maybe they will still use this tactic. After all, a draw in the away game is equal to a victory, so we must take the initiative in the game.  Get the goal first, so that we can take the initiative. Their two central defenders are very capable of frontal defense, so Darko was responsible for containment in today's game. Lee, Nihat, the two of you cut in from the ribs of the penalty area.  "The cooperation between the full-backs and the central defenders in their defense is not tacit, and there must be loopholes."

    After laying out the tactics, Denue shook his fist fiercely: "In today's game, we want to win, and at the same time we must try to get a goal difference. This will give us an advantage before leaving for Newcastle. Everyone understands.  No?"

    "Understood!" the players of Real Sociedad responded in unison.

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    Player tunnel entrance.

    Li Tianxiu stood in the queue of Real Sociedad, but his eyes were fixed on Nie Fei, who was standing behind Newcastle captain Shearer. For European players, the order of appearance can sometimes prove the player's status in the team. Generally speaking,  It is said that the players who come out at the front or at the back are all very important in the team - this also proves Nie Fei's current status in Newcastle to a certain extent. There are only two people in front of him, captain Shearer.  and goalkeeper Given, while another important player Ibrahimovic appeared at the end.

    Compared with Nie Fei¡¯s position, Li Tianxiu stands in the middle of the playing players, a position that is neither forward nor backward. Just like his current position at Real Sociedad, he is not the main force, but he can often get opportunities to play.

    "Asian Derby." Li Tianxiu thought of this passage that was exaggerated by the media of his motherland before the game, and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart - is this still a derby?  People have unlimited glory, but I can only struggle hard.

    However, Li Tianxiu also has the tenacious character of Koreans. As a left winger in this game, he will definitely face off against Newcastle right midfielder Nie Fei. He is waiting to prove to everyone with his performance in the game, although  Real Sociedad has performed poorly recently, but he is still not afraid of Nie Fei, who is famous in the Premier League!

    Real Sociedad lineup 433: goalkeeper Westerveld, right back Reikat, left back Alan Zabel, center backs Guruchaga and Schurer, midfielders Alonso, De Pedro, Calpin,  Left forward Li Tianxiu, right forward Nihat, center Kovacevic.

    Newcastle lineup 442: goalkeeper Given, right back Trabelsi, left back Bernard, center back Dawson and Lucio partner, midfielder Makelele, Janas, Nie Fei and Stewart, forward Ibrahimovic  , Hiller.

    When the players from both sides ran out of the tunnel and dispersed in the two halves, huge cheers immediately sounded over the Arnotta Stadium. For the 28,000 Real Sociedad fans present, it was a nightmare in this nightmare.  In the season, Real Sociedad won the Champions League.Their performance is their only pride!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 639: Evened

    After the draw, Real Sociedad won the right to kick off. They immediately followed coach Denue's tactics and launched a fierce attack from the beginning of the game!

    As Mourinho said, although Real Sociedad's performance in the league is a mess, they are still capable of playing a very good game, but they cannot maintain their good form all the time. After all, their good performance last year was not due to luck.  Got it.

    Real Sociedad's midfielder is a typical La Liga team's midfielder. Whether it is Alonso, De Pedro or Carpin, they are all excellent technical players, but they also have the disadvantages of La Liga teams-in  In the midfield, they don't have even one player with excellent defense. Although Alonso is a defensive midfielder, his ability to attack is far higher than his defensive ability. The same is true for De Pedro and Carpin.

    After a series of passes and kicks in the midfield, Alonso passed the ball with wide vision to Li Tianxiu on the left. Li Tianxiu dribbled the ball forward and broke through. When he saw Nie Fei moving to defend him, he immediately came.  Kick back the ball and dodge Nie Fei's defense!

    As soon as Li Tianxiu dunked Nie Fei, Trabelsi rushed forward. Li Tianxiu quickly moved the ball to the side and dodged Trabelsi's outstretched foot again!

    ¡°Lee looked excited, he passed two Newcastle players in a rowoh, no, not yet!¡±

    Li Tianxiu, who had passed Trabelsi, planned to move forward, but Nie Fei had quickly withdrawn. Although the two players on the right side of Newcastle's game were not very good at defensive ability, they were both famous for their speed and agility.  As a player, it is absolutely difficult for Li Tianxiu to disrupt Newcastle's right-side defense simply by relying on his speed.

    Being blocked by Nie Fei, Trabelsi quickly returned to defense.  Seeing that he had no chance to break through, Li Tianxiu had no choice but to raise his foot and pass the ball to Alan Zabel who was assisting behind him. Alan Zabel did not continue to move forward. He raised his foot and passed the ball diagonally at a 45-degree angle.  restricted area!

    Kovacevic quickly stepped in from the back row and was about to swing his head to hit the goal. Dawson forcibly interfered with the opponent with his body.  Kovacevic's header failed to match the power.  Given easily confiscated the ball.

    Mourinho nodded. After the transformation, he is quite satisfied with Newcastle's central defender. Lucio, Woodgate, and Dawson are all tall but flexible.  A central defender with excellent head-on confrontation ability, basically he is not inferior when facing any type of forward. Although Kovacevic has excellent impact ability.  But Dawson faced off head-on, and Lucio was responsible for filling in, so he probably wouldn't be able to make any waves.

    Mourinho is a little worried about the two wingers. Li Tianxiu has excellent speed and Nihat has outstanding footwork. Although Newcastle's full-backs are well-known, whether they can maintain a tacit understanding with the central defender is still a problem.

    Just when Mourinho was thinking about this, the ball kicked out by Given was blocked by Guluchaga. Alonso received the ball and passed it to Kalpin in front. Kalpin was still under Makelele's defense.  The ball was quickly passed to the feet of Kovacevic who pulled out of the penalty area.  The Serbian and Montenegrin striker made a beautiful pass. Nihat sprinted away from Bernard, raised his left foot and fired a powerful volley!

    Ji Wen flew and saved the ball.  Trabelsi made a big save in front of Li Tianxiu, and the ball fell to the feet of the Real Sociedad player.  Continue to organize the attack, and finally Alonso's long shot went over.

    "Real Sociedad's attack was fierce at the beginning, but Newcastle defended very well and did not allow the opponent to get any decisive opportunities. It is no wonder that Mourinho has put a lot of effort into defense since the beginning of this season.  Newcastle's defense started to look reassuringnow Newcastle started to fight back."

    This time Given did not take a big kick, but passed the goal kick to Trabelsi. Trabelsi took a few steps forward. When he saw Li Tianxiu approaching him, he immediately pushed the ball forward.  Passed it to Nie Fei in front.

    Seeing that Trabelsi had indeed passed the ball, Li Tianxiu immediately stopped, turned around and rushed towards Nie Fei - although Trabelsi's assist ability is very strong, defenders cannot dribble the ball casually in front of their own penalty area.  Trabelsi is likely to pass the ball to Nie Fei - Li Tianxiu's judgment is very correct.

    But correct judgment may not necessarily result in getting the ball - Nie Fei had just caught the ball when he saw Li Tianxiu rushing towards him aggressively, forming a double attack with Alan Zabel, but Fei was calm and caught the ball.  At the same time, he pulled the ball towards the center and easily dodged Li Tianxiu's outstretched foot. Then he quickly moved sideways and pushed the ball towards Alan Zabel, breaking through!

    Unlike the time when Li Tianxiu succeeded in breaking through but failed to get rid of Nie Fei and Trabelsi, this time Fei actually broke through the defense of the two opposing players. He suddenlyThe route was right behind Alan Zabel. Li Tianxiu tried to chase back but was blocked by his teammates. When he tried to catch up again, Nie Fei was already far away.

    Seeing Alonso coming to defend himself, Nie Fei immediately passed the ball with one kick, and then accelerated and ran forward. Ibrahimovic caught the ball, causing Schurer to move a step to the side, and immediately passed the ball with a heel.  The ball was passed to the top of the penalty area.

    He ran over, moved the ball forward while running, and rushed between the Royal Society guards!

    Without giving the opponent's defender any chance to react, Nie Fei dribbled the ball into the penalty area and immediately shot the ball with his right foot!

    The ball quickly flew to the lower left corner of the goal. Westerveld quickly fell to the ground to save it. Just when his hand was about to touch the ball, the ball suddenly dropped, bounced on the lawn, and then passed from his hand.  Flying over!

    "Goal! Fei! Fei scored the first goal for Newcastle! In just six minutes, Newcastle scored with its first threatening attack and shot! One goal behind at home, Real Sociedad is in trouble!".

    >uqi.

    "Well done!" Mourinho and Pei Wei stood up from the coaching bench with their arms raised at the same time. The other substitutes rushed out as early as possible, celebrating the goal!

    Li Tianxiu looked at Nie Fei with dull eyes, just like that?  A breakthrough, a long one-two - is it so easy to score a goal?

    Mourinho smiled slightly. In view of the shortcomings of Real Sociedad's midfielder's lack of defensive interception ability, the task he assigned to Nie Fei in this game was to open a gap in the middle. All other offensive players had to serve Nie Fei.  , the goal just now seemed simple. If the two forwards hadn't involved the Royal Sociedad defenders, Stewart and the inserted Janas attracted the attention of the midfielder, how could Nie Fei be able to score after a series of runs?  I got a chance to face the goalkeeper directly.

    The current situation is very good. Being able to score a goal so quickly in the away game will be very helpful for the next game.

    After the game restarted, Real Sociedad launched a crazy counterattack, and Newcastle did not fall into conservatism just because they were ahead. They started to attack Real Sociedad in the midfield. Nie Fei and Trabelsi's attacks took turns to make Real Sociedad  The left wing could only struggle to defend, but Nihart's side performed well, suppressing Stewart and Bernard. Both sides dominated the right wing, and the offense was brilliant, which made the ESPN commentator continue.  There was no chance to stop and take a breath.

    The cheers above the Arnotta Stadium never stopped. Real Sociedad fans relied on their numerical advantage to suppress the Newcastle fans who came from afar. When Real Sociedad attacked, they cheered crazily, and when Newcastle attacked  At that time, they used huge boos to suppress the singing of Newcastle fans.

    Twenty minutes later, Real Sociedad began to gradually suppress Newcastle's offense. They frequently attacked from both sides and hit the gap between Newcastle's full-back and center back. If it weren't for Lucio and Mackay,  If Rai had put out fires everywhere, he might have evened the score long ago.

    However, the Newcastle defenders defended very tenaciously, and midfielders including Nie Fei also retreated to help defend. Because Kovacevic was tightly entangled by Dawson, he lost the most threatening goal point.  Real Sociedad's offense is also difficult to create a direct threat to the gate guarded by Given.

    Newcastle¡¯s several counterattacks and positional battles also gave Real Sociedad enough blows. In order to prevent Newcastle¡¯s counterattacks from continuing to score goals, Real Sociedad could only reduce the number of assists provided by defenders, and the two sides fell into a stalemate again.

    Seeing that the game had entered the stoppage time of the first half, Li Tianxiu's breakthrough broke away from Trabelsi's defense and directly crossed to the edge of the penalty area. Trabelsi had no choice but to make a defensive foul and received a yellow card.  .

    For a direct free kick 23 meters away from the goal, Kalpin and Nihart stood in front of the ball at the same time. Newcastle formed a five-man wall to block the goal on this side.

    Kalpin and Nihart started running at the same time. When they were running close to the ball, Kalpin suddenly stopped. Nihart picked up his right foot while running and hit the ball hard!

    The ball drew a wonderful arc in the air, quickly bypassed the jumping wall, and rushed towards the upper left corner of the goal!

    Ji Wen struggled to make a diving jump. His action was very beautiful, but unfortunately, he failed to touch the ball!

    The ball quickly went into the blind spot between the crossbar and the uprights. The moment the ball hit the net, huge cheers rang out over the Arnotta Stadium. The cheers contained the sadness of the Real Sociedad fans - finally  ?It's settled!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 640 Hug

    He lost a goal before the end - anyone would be unhappy. Ou walked back and forth in the locker room and said slowly, while the players stared at him one by one: "At the beginning of the game and before the end,  Conceding the ball is the last thing I can tolerate, because it shows that you are not focused during the game. However, I don¡¯t blame you for the ball conceded just now.¡±

    The players looked at their coach in surprise, and Mourinho spread his hands: "Why should I blame you? You performed very well in the first half, and the goal conceded was just a direct free kickeven if it was the opponent  , I also have to admit that Nihat¡¯s free kick is very exciting, it is a beautiful world wave isn¡¯t it?¡±

    The players' expressions became a little more relaxed. Indeed, in football matches, some goals are completely unavoidable. If they fall on you, you can only accept it - losing the ball is like that. If you can't avoid it, you  Just accept it.

    "We did a good job in the first half. Real Sociedad probably thought we would continue to fight with them like this, so after the start of the second half, we have to strengthen our offense and strive to score again, so that we can take the initiative after returning home.  The power will all be in our hands Do you understand?"

    "Understood." The players nodded in unison. It was an away game and it was the first round. There was not much pressure on them, while the players of Real Sociedad were better. On the contrary, it would be better if they couldn't get one at home.  As a result, it will be even worse in the away game - St. James' Park is the most difficult home court to conquer in the Premier League. Newcastle has not lost at its home court since the beginning of this season.

    Denue didn¡¯t know what to say in the locker room. The players performed very well in the first half. Apart from the conceded goal, Newcastle¡¯s defense was also a little too good.

    "We have no choice." Denue said in a low voice: "Although this is only the first round of the game. But for us, this game is the final. We have no way out, except victory.  No choice.¡±

    "Strengthen the offense, we must strengthen the offense in the second half, use offense to suppress the opponent, and play more on the two wings. Newcastle's defense on the wings in the first half was not very good. We must seize this weakness of theirs and use speed and  We must be smart to deal with their two central defenders and increase the number of assists from the full-backs. Only in this way can we break through their door.¡±

    "Remember! We have no retreat. We can only win this game and move on in the Champions League. Only if our season is not too bad Maybe I won't be here long, and I won't  When it comes to fighting for me, for yourselves and your futurebehave well."

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    "Oh! Newcastle started attacking at the beginning of the second half! It seems that Mourinho and his disciples are not satisfied with the one-to-one result It's a bit surprising. In Lyon, they carried out the defense until the end  Maybe the club¡¯s goals have been achieved, so Mourinho wants to build up the team¡¯s image?¡±

    All Newcastle fans watching TV immediately cursed after hearing this commentary - Only fools would choose a thankless style of play for the so-called image building. Is our head coach a fool?  There is such a handsome fool.

    After several one-on-ones in the middle, the ball passed to Stewart's feet. Stewart made a beautiful 45-degree cross from the wing. Shearer beat Guruchaga and hit the goal.  Westerveld made a wonderful save and saved the ball from the baseline with one palm

    ].|

    After overcoming Newcastle's attack for a while, Real Sociedad launched a crazy counterattack.  In just five minutes, three shooting opportunities were created. Among them, Kovacevic's irregular header hit the crossbar of the goal. Given reacted quickly and took the ball into his arms.

    Seeing that Real Sociedad's attack was so fierce, Mourinho was relieved - he was not afraid of Real Sociedad's attack, but he was afraid that they would not attack - as long as there are loopholes in the backcourt, then Nie Fei and Stewart's speed will be useful.  Well, the back-and-forth attack like in the first half made Stewart and Nie Fei lack sprint distance, and when the opponent counterattacked, the holes in the two ribs would become larger. The defense like now is safer -  No matter how good Real Sociedad's offense is, it's not as good as Real Madrid, right?

    Even if there is no goal next, Mourinho will be very satisfied with a one-to-one draw.

    Real Sociedad's players began to feel the difficulty of attacking. The higher they pressed, the greater the pressure. The distance between Newcastle's three lines spontaneously became extremely tight under their pressure. Under the pressure of the midfielders,  Under the protection, the two ribs were broken? has been made up for. Although Nihat and Li Tianxiu are still breaking through on both wings, the most they can do is break through and then pass.

    Endotomy is basically impossible.

    Although Kovacevic's heading ability is also a big problem, Newcastle's central defender is not afraid of this. Dawson confronts him head-on, and Lucio makes up for it behind him. The two cooperate perfectly.

    Newcastle's counterattack also gave Real Sociedad's defenders a headache. Newcastle would play fast breaks if they could. If they couldn't play fast breaks, they would slow down to kill time. Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic injected enough into Newcastle's midfield.  With the technical elements, Real Sociedad players had to expend more physical energy to intercept the ball.

    Slowly, the players of Real Sociedad became more and more impatient, and with the impatience came more mistakes. Denue did not notice this, and only focused on shouting on the sidelines.

    Real Sociedad finally paid the price for their mistakes. In the 63rd minute, Shearer, who was returning to defense, unexpectedly made a beautiful tackle to intercept the ball passed by Kalpin to Alonso. The ball rolled out and fell to the ground.  At the feet of Makelele, the French midfielder immediately sent the ball to the feet of Ibrahimovic near the center circle.

    Ibrahimovic let the ball stop at his feet for a moment, and then suddenly made a diagonal pass and handed the ball to Stewart who quickly inserted along the left. At the same time, Nie Fei had moved from the right to the center, dragging Real Sociedad.  The last defender behind ran forward.

    Stewart saw Nie Fei's movement. He rubbed his left foot while running. The ball went over the heads of the two Real Sociedad defenders and landed accurately in front of Nie Fei!.

    :.

    Li Tianxiu desperately chased back. He was the Real Sociedad player closest to Nie Fei. For some reason, Li Tianxiu was always paying attention to Nie Fei's movement even when he was attacking. He was also the first to start to defend.  player of!

    But what discouraged him was that even though he had tried his best to catch up, he still couldn't catch up with Nie Fei - at least within this half, it was difficult to catch up with Nie Fei with his speed!

    When he was about to get close to Nie Fei, Nie Fei had already dribbled the ball into the penalty area. Facing the attacking Westerveld, Nie Fei calmly flicked the ball on his toes while running, and the ball quickly touched the ground and passed Westerveld.  It flew over, hit the far post and bounced into the goal!

    Two to one!  The Newcastle fans in the stands cheered wildly, while the Real Sociedad fans were silent!

    This time Nie Fei seemed much more excited. After confirming that he had scored, he immediately started running, dodging teammates who rushed to celebrate one after another, and rushed directly towards the field.

    "Haha, Jose, who do you think he is coming to hug?" Pei Wei and Mourinho stood side by side, laughing and said to him: "I bet five pounds, he will definitely come to hug me.  "

    "No, boss, Nie Fei is a smart guy. If he doesn't embrace me as the head coach but embraces you as the boss, then the media will definitely make a big fuss, saying that the players only know you as the boss and don't know about me as the head coach.  " Mourinho said confidently: "He's comingOh, damn, he's ready to hug both of us!"

    It was obvious that Nie Fei was much smarter than Mourinho said. As soon as he approached the coaching bench, he immediately took a leap, opened his arms and hugged both Pei Wei and Mourinho, and ran with all his strength.  He brought huge power, and then a player, a coach, and a boss all fell backwards and fell heavily to the ground.

    No one tried to catch the three of them - it's not that Newcastle's substitutes and assistant coaches were unloyal. The momentum of three people falling at the same time was really amazing. If they tried to catch them, there would only be one person - the fallen person.  It became four.

    "Ha, what did we see? Nie Fei hugged the head coach Mourinho and the chairman Pei Wei at the same time after scoring the goal! The three people fell together at the same time! Maybe this shows the unity of Newcastle?"

    "Damn it, Nie Fei, if you do this again, I'm going to fire you!" Pei Wei got up, looked at his Armani suit that was already stained with grass clippings depressedly, and threatened Nie Fei

    ;.Let¡¯s go home for dinner¡±

    "Go on to the field." Mourinho patted Nie Fei on the butt: "Don't get too carried away."

    Putting this episode aside, Newcastle's second goal severely damaged the morale of Real Sociedad. In the next game, they tried their best to attack and only relied on Alonso's long shot to equalize before the end.  As for the score, Newcastle left the Arnotta Stadium with a smile, getting a draw with two goals, which was no less significant than a victory.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 641: Many Unpopular Things

    Newcastle's luck seems to be improving after a draw with Real Sociedad

    In the two league games before playing against Real Sociedad at home, the whole Newcastle team showed excellent competitive condition. Although Newcastle did not send out all the main lineup in these two games, Mourinho used a lot of rotations.  , but they still won two games in a row!

    On March 27, Newcastle completed a major reversal after conceding a goal in the first four minutes. Ibrahimovic's goal sounded the clarion call for counterattack. Viduka scored twice in the second half. Newcastle was on the road.  They defeated Bolton Wanderers 3-1, and in another match at the same time, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at home, ending their nine-game winning streak.

    Although Henry opened the scoring after receiving Adriano's header in the second half, Manchester United's striker Salvador equalized the score in 16 minutes. This draw was a win-win for both sides.  It was not a good result. Arsenal's lead was reduced to five points, while Manchester United was surpassed by Chelsea, who won this round, and fell to fourth place in points.

    A week later, Newcastle welcomed Everton at home. Arsenal's game was postponed due to their participation in the FA Cup. Newcastle did not let go of this opportunity. Bellamy, who qualified, scored in the fifth minute.  Newcastle opened the scoring. Although Everton equalized the score seven minutes later with Graveson's goal, Dyer's volley in the penalty area soon helped Newcastle expand their lead again.

    After entering the second half, Shearer extended the lead to two goals with a powerful header in the 52nd minute. The tenacious Everton narrowed the gap again in the 86th minute with Yabo's assist, but  Ninety minutes.  Shearer scored twice to help Newcastle secure the victory.

    After this campaign, Newcastle has 22 wins, six draws and three losses in one game and has 72 points, only two points behind Arsenal who have 22 wins, eight draws and 74 points, ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United by six points respectively.  Ten points. With seven rounds left in the league, we have almost secured at least the second place!

    After winning two consecutive victories in the league, Newcastle players are in their best condition to welcome the arrival of their opponent Real Sociedad.

    ??Whether it¡¯s Newcastle fans or their players.  They are all confident enough to defeat their opponents and enter the semi-finals of the Champions League - they have been in good form recently.  The main players also got a full rest under Mourinho's wonderful rotation. They sat at home and faced a tired team - with so many advantages on their side, why not win?

    ? But it¡¯s a bit regrettable for Newcastle fans.  Newcastle's home game against Real Sociedad is scheduled for Wednesday, followed by the English civil war between Chelsea and Arsenal on Tuesday, and Monaco's game against Real Madrid.  After these two most interesting quarter-finals, Newcastle vs. Real Sociedad and Deportivo vs. AC Milan will obviously not attract so much attention.

    For these two games, Arsenal and Real Madrid are generally optimistic about the two strong teams. Arsenal leads Chelsea by eight points in the league and has one game less. In the first round, they relied on Pires' goal in the away game.  The ball tied Chelsea 1-1. As long as they can get a zero-0 draw at home, they will be enough to qualify. The advantage is naturally considerable.

    But the result of the game was beyond many people¡¯s expectations.

    This game was extremely intense from the beginning, with Arsenal taking advantage of their home court to attack aggressively.  Their luxurious offensive line continued to turn Chelsea's defense upside down. However, Chelsea's defense, trained by Ranieri, an Italian who also focused on defense, was still very tenacious and was suppressed by the opponent most of the time in the first half.  When hitting the ground.  They still managed to keep a clean sheet.

    Arsenal's crazy attack finally opened the scoring before the end of the first half, after Henry and Pires shot two consecutive shots.  Reyes, the talented Spanish striker who had just transferred from Sevilla in La Liga during the winter break, played in this game instead of Adriano, who was suspended, finally scored the ball in front of the goal. One to zero, Arsenal took the lead.  At the same time, they also turned the total score into two to one.

    If the first half was Arsenal's world, then the second half was Chelsea's. Arsenal players consumed too much physical energy in the violent attack in the first half, and the Blue Lions who had been persevering showed their strength at this time.  Without their sharp teeth - the gunmen's firepower is no longer enough. Now, it's time for the Blue Lions to counterattack!

    Only eight minutes into the second half, Lampard opened the door guarded by Lehmann with a powerful and heavy long-range shot, bringing the total score to 2-2 and bringing both sides back to the same starting line!

    At this time, it can be seen that the situation has been maintained since the beginning of this season.The disadvantage of being undefeated - Arsenal's players began to have a somewhat unbalanced mentality. After all, at this time, they no longer have any advantage at all!

    At this time Chelsea looked like a real Italian team -

    Keep stable, counterattack, facing Arsenal's waves of attacks!

    Before the game was about to end, Bridge, who assisted from behind, helped Chelsea score a golden goal!  Highbury Stadium fell silent. Everyone knew what this goal meant - even if Arsenal could score another goal in the remaining minutes, they would be eliminated from the semi-finals due to fewer away goals!

    Obviously, Chelsea could not give Arsenal the chance to score two goals in the remaining time. In the remaining few minutes, Chelsea, with all players returning to defense, tenaciously maintained the score until the end, 3 to 2, Chelsea.  Eliminated Arsenal and entered the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup for the first time in history!

    Amid the cheers of more than two thousand Chelsea fans, Ranieri cheered and hugged his players, while Abramovich in the stands also showed a cheerful smile. He seemed to be dissatisfied with Ranieri in the previous league.  In this moment it all disappeared.

    Wenger shook his head helplessly. Arsenal wasted too many opportunities in the first half, and Henry's performance did not seem exciting enough. If Adriano had not been suspended, there might have been another result.

    "It's a pity that if is always just if."

    "Ranieri is also very good." After watching the whole game, Mourinho sighed and said: "The professor's arrangement in the game seemed a little too confident. If Arsenal did not attack in the first half,  If it is too fierce and consumes too much energy, Chelsea may not have so many chances in the second half.¡±

    "Don't underestimate the patience of Italian coaches." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Italian tactics require a lot of patience. At least on the scene, they never look good, but they can often win."

    Mourinho nodded thoughtfully.

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    If Chelsea's victory is not an upset - after all, they were only held to a draw at home in the first game, and they also have the ability to win away - then the match between Monaco and Real Madrid is a real upset.  .

    After sweeping Monaco 4-2 at home, almost no one would have thought that Real Madrid would be eliminated - but it really happened. The "best club in Europe for a century" was beaten at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.  Defeated!

    Real Madrid still had a certain advantage in the first half of the game, and in the 35th minute of the first half, they led Morocco with the goal of their captain Raul, and expanded the total score to 5 to 2.  This means that if Monaco wants to qualify, they must score three goals in the remaining time and not concede a goal.

    This is a very difficult thing to do, even if you score a goal, no team in Europe dares to say that they can do it without conceding a goal in the face of Real Madrid's offense.

    But Monaco did it. Before the end of the first half, Giuly sent the ball into the gate guarded by Casillas through a counterattack, recovering one point. Then only three minutes into the second half, Morientes used a shot in front of the goal.  A powerful header gave Monaco the lead!  In the first round, it was the center whose contract still belonged to Real Madrid who scored Monaco's second goal before the end of the game, keeping Monaco's hope of qualifying!

    Real Madrid's players began to panic, and their physical fitness also began to have problems - Queiroz really used them too hard in previous games, and many of their players have almost participated from the beginning of the season to now.  of all competitions.

    Giuly scored a key goal for Monaco in the 66th minute. Morientes' header was saved by Casillas. Giuly cleverly added the ball into the goal - three to one.  !

    This score is not enough to make Real Madrid feel desperate. After all, they still have time to attack, but for the exhausted Real Madrid players, they no longer have much energy left to launch an attack.

    Moreover, Monaco, who were playing crazy, did not give Real Madrid any chance. They still suppressed Real Madrid with crazy offense in the remaining games. Queiroz's frequent deployment of troops was of no use, and the remaining time passed quickly.  In the past, when the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game, Real Madrid's superstars had no choice but to accept the fact that they were eliminated from the semi-finals of the Champions League.

    Having gained a certain advantage before the game, the two favored teams were both eliminated. Chelsea and Monaco proved with their courage that even if they were at a disadvantage in the first round, as long as they work hard, they can still win.?Get a reversal!

    The upsets in the two quarter-finals played in advance served as a reminder to the other two games that there are no weak teams in Europe, especially when it comes to the Champions League quarter-finals, no team will  Easily defeated - no matter who it is.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 642 The Only Exception

    After the first two quarter-finals, Newcastle, which had always been confident, had a bucket of cold water poured on their heads. These optimistic guys began to realize that a two-two draw with their opponents on the road did not mean that they would definitely be able to win at home.  For the right to qualify, if you lose the game at home, even if you lose only 0-1, you will be eliminated by your opponent.

    Mourinho was very satisfied with this. He even wanted to thank Arsenal and Real Madrid. They used their defeat to teach Newcastle players a vivid lesson, allowing them to start taking the upcoming games more seriously.  Of course, whether Arsenal and Real Madrid are satisfied with the role they play is not within Mourinho's consideration.

    Two of the four teams that were favored before the game had already lost, so Newcastle, a team that was also favored, had to be more vigilant. However, for the other team AC Milan, they don't seem to need to worry too much -  In the first round, they defeated Deportivo La Coruna 4-1 at home, and the possibility of being overturned away from home is not high.

    What no one expected was that this season's Champions League was destined to be a crazy Champions League. Just like the 2002 World Cup, countless traditional strong teams fell one after another. In the group | there were already two teams, Inter Milan and Valencia.  The team is eliminated and can only play in the UEFA Cup. Three strong teams, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Even if a few more teams are eliminated, it is not impossible.

    "We only need to focus on ourselves." Mourinho said in an interview before the game: "The elimination of Arsenal and Real Madrid has nothing to do with us - they are not in the same zone as us, we just need to play well  Good every game, just keep going along our route. Arsenal being eliminated is not good news for us, because it proves that they will focus all their attention on us in the league.  Catching up will become more difficult.¡±

    Real Sociedad's head coach Denue used Chelsea to encourage the players - Chelsea can do it, we can also do it, and we will definitely be able to do this by defeating Newcastle on the road to qualify.

    After a suffocating wait, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals finally started.

    In the neat chorus of more than 50,000 fans at St. James Park Stadium, players from both sides appeared on the field. Compared with the previous game.  There are no changes to Real Sociedad's lineup.  In fact, this lineup already has all the good cards in Denue's hands, and he has no cards to replace.

    Mourinho has enough confidence to rotate, with goalkeeper Given and right back replaced by Kufuor.  The two center backs Dawson and Lucio, the left back Hart, and the midfielder transformed into a diamond midfielder.  Makelele serves as the defensive midfielder, Stewart and Dyer appear on the wings, Nie Fei bursts forward, and the forward partners are also Shearer and Ibrahimovic. Mourinho intends to go head-to-head with the opponent in the midfield, through the midfield four  The offensive suppressed the opponent's three-man midfielder and then gained the upper hand.

    The game seemed strange from the beginning. Real Sociedad tried desperately to pick up the pace and compete with Newcastle, while Newcastle kept slowing down the pace.  Using several players with excellent skills in the midfield to deal with opponents - the world is turned upside down. The La Liga team, known for its delicate skills and short passing coordination, actually plays a fast attack and flies on both wings, and uses fast pace and long passing.  The Premier League team known for its punches controlled the ball in the midfield.  Such a weird situation made the ESPN commentator not know what to say.

    "This situation makes people feel a little bit ridiculousThe Premier League team played to control the ball, but the La Liga team played to play long passes-this may be a manifestation of the globalization of football? But we seem to understand  What Real Sociedad needs is a victory or a high-scoring draw, so they try to speed up the game so that both sides make more mistakes and score more goals, while Newcastle only needs a zero-to-zero or two.  It was just a one-to-one draw, and it was precisely for this reason that the situation in today¡¯s game was formed.¡±

    The commentator saw it very accurately. It was indeed the factors he just mentioned that led to this reversed situation. However, Mourinho did not use ball control just because of this.  In terms of tactics, he has confidence in the skills of Newcastle midfielders, especially with Nie Fei as a transfer station, it doesn't matter if the skills of others are rough.

    In the first half hour of the first half, Newcastle's four-man midfielder completely suppressed Real Sociedad's three-man midfielder. Especially in the absence of a full-time defensive midfielder, Nie Fei was simply at home in the frontcourt.  , constantly helping his teammates create offensive opportunities through his fierce breakthroughs and just-right distribution of the ball. Real Sociedad's defenders can only run around to put out fires.

    Before the end of the first half, Newcastle's offense finally scored. Nie Fei's breakthrough in the frontcourt created a penalty area.Taking a direct free kick at the top of the arc, Hart lived up to his reputation as a "free kick expert" and hit the ball into the upper right corner of the goal with a beautiful left-footed curved kick!

    Westerveld had nothing to do with this free kick and could only

    He watched the ball go into the net, one to zero, Newcastle took the lead in the 44th minute!

    During the halftime break, Mourinho encouraged all the players. At the same time, he also reminded the players that our advantage is not too big now, so we must be careful - Arsenal also took the lead before the end of the first half.  Scored a goal, but the final result was to be eliminated by Chelsea. They have reminded us with painful lessons, so we must not live up to their sacrifice-poor Arsenal was used as a teaching material by Mourinho.  It is estimated that if Wenger knew about it, he would definitely fight Mourinho desperately.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle continued to struggle with their opponents in the midfield. The poor Real Sociedad players almost collapsed. It is obvious that they are not as adaptable to playing fast-paced games as Newcastle are to playing with the ball. Facing the Newcastle defense that is ready  They made frequent mistakes, but were constantly beaten back by Newcastle's advancing tactics.

    In the 23rd minute of the second half, Newcastle expanded the score. Ibrahimovic cleverly passed the ball to Dyer in front of the penalty area. Dyer's volley from a small angle was blocked by Westerveld, but the ball flew in front of Shearer.  The Magpie captain naturally did not miss this opportunity and easily pushed the ball five meters in front of the goal.

    This goal sealed the victory. In the following games, the head coaches of both sides frequently deployed their troops. Time passed quickly, and the score was still fixed at 2-0.

    Finally, as the referee blew his whistle, Newcastle eliminated Real Sociedad with a total score of 4 to 2 and advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League!

    Fifty thousand Newcastle fans celebrated with huge cheers that Newcastle once again made history and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League. Newcastle's performance convinced them that this season will be a dream season!

    After the crazy celebration, the players went home to rest, but Mourinho and Pei Wei ignored the fact that they were extremely tired and began to ask about the results of another Champions League quarter-final game.  The winner of the match will be their opponent in the semi-finals.

    When they knew the exact news of that match, both of them were stunned, and then they saw huge joy in each other's eyes!

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    Among the four teams that were favored before the game, AC Milan's situation is undoubtedly the best.

    They have a four-to-one advantage at home. Unless Deportivo can beat them at home by more than three goals or a score of three to zero, they will be eliminated. But look at their defense, Marty  Ni, Nesta, Stam, Cafu, this defense line is undoubtedly a perfect defense line in theory, and in the past year, their performance can be said to be the best in the world.  It is because of this solid defense that AC Milan won the European Champions Cup last season!

    ??Is it possible for Deportivo to score more than three goals with such a defensive line?

    Therefore, even AC Milan players believe that the away trip to Spain is just a routine matter.

    ¡°But Deportivo doesn¡¯t think so.

    Maybe it was Monaco's performance that inspired Deportivo, or maybe Deportivo never thought about giving up this game. In short, in this game, they played the most soul-stirring performance in this European Champions Cup.  game, and even played their best game in the European Champions Cup.

    Only five minutes into the game, Uruguayan forward Pandiani sent the ball into the AC Milan goal. This was a powerful header.

    AC Milan, who suffered a blow at the beginning, never expected that this was just the beginning of their nightmare.

    After half an hour of back-and-forth, Belleron's powerful shot from the front of the penalty area once again broke through the fingers of Brazil goalkeeper Dida!  Two to zero, Deportivo narrowed the score gap to one goal!

    Ten minutes later, before the end of the first half, Luke's goal made all Deportivo fans excited, three to zero!  It only took Deportivo for forty-five minutes to close the seemingly impossible gap. At this time, no one doubted their ability to complete a super reversal!

    The stars of AC Milan couldn't believe what happened to them - they had a huge advantage and the best players, but they were overwhelmed by their opponents and scored three goals in the first half!

    The nightmare continued. In the 76th minute of the game, Fran¡¯s goal tied the score.Set at 4-0, they also eliminated their opponents 5-4 with this score and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League!

    Magical Night in Riazor!  The greatest comeback of the season!

    So far, three of the four teams that were favored before the game have fallen, and Newcastle is the only exception!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 643: Choice

    After the quarter-finals of the Champions League ended, everyone in Europe and even the world lamented that this Champions League has begun to enter an era without giants!

    Among the four eliminated teams, except for Real Sociedad, the other three teams are undoubtedly European giants!  It is no exaggeration to say that they are three giants that have created an era!

    Arsenal, who have remained undefeated in the league this season, are considered the most beautiful team; Real Madrid, which ushered in the Galacticos era in the past few seasons, has won two Champions Leagues in the past four years; and AC Milan  , not long before this game, the fans of Milan City had just voted this team as the third great era of the club after Sacchi's "Immortal Milan" and Capello's "Invincible Milan" -  ¨D¡°Wonderful Milan¡±!  But who could have expected that joy would be so short-lived?

    Among the four teams that have entered the semi-finals of the Champions League, two are emerging giants that have injected new blood and received huge investment this year, Chelsea and Newcastle, and Deportivo La Coruna and Monaco even have this advantage.  None. It would not be unusual if one or two of such teams entered the semi-finals. After all, the Champions League has never been short of upsets. But like this year, the semi-finals are all occupied by teams that are not wealthy or have no wealthy background.  This has to be said to be a miracle.

    What makes fans even more excited is that all the teams entering the semi-finals of the Champions League this time are teams that have never won the Champions League in history. In other words, regardless of the result of the final, the 22nd  A team that has won the Champions League will be born this season.

    This time the Premier League has a long face. Two of the top four teams are from the Premier League, and of the two eliminated teams, Arsenal was eliminated by Chelsea.  Real Sociedad, which eliminated Manchester United, was also eliminated by Newcastle. This seemed to prove the invincibility of the Premier League team. What made the British media even more happy was that the Serie A team was completely wiped out, and the La Liga team only had one player left.  Coru?a, in their view, this is proof that the Premier League has surpassed Serie A and La Liga and become the best league in Europe!

    But Pei Wei and Mourinho don¡¯t care whether the Premier League is the best league in Europe.  They care.  It¡¯s just who the opponent is in the Champions League semi-finals.

    The opponent was Deportivo, which made Mourinho very happy. Although this La Liga team has been a strong contender for the La Liga championship in the past few years, their head coach Irueta is also the best in La Liga.  One of the head coaches.  But for Mourinho, he is more willing to meet Deportivo La Coruna than AC Milan!

    Not for any other reason.  Just because AC Milan's Champions League experience is so rich, both as players and as their head coach, and this is exactly what Newcastle lacks the most.

    Another point is that Deportivo, known as the "Super Deportivo", is not in stable form. When they play well, they can play extremely exciting and crazy games, but when they play poorly, they are completely different teams.  Such a team is undoubtedly much easier to deal with than the calm and experienced AC Milan!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? The first leg of the semi-finals is on April 21, which is almost half a month away. The consideration of this game can be postponed a little later.  Because during this period, Newcastle will play three Premier League games.  On April 12, one week later, Newcastle will welcome the league leader Arsenal at home. This game is undoubtedly a very important game.

    Although he has decided to focus mainly on the Champions League, Mourinho is obviously unwilling to give up on the league. After all, he is only two points behind Arsenal, which is one game difference, even though he has one more game.  , but Newcastle is not without a chance.

    Before facing Arsenal, Newcastle will challenge Southampton away in the league, and Arsenal will face Liverpool at home. This game is also a good opportunity for Newcastle.

    So even though the main players felt tired after the game, Mourinho still sent out most of the main players in this game, hoping to win the game and continue to put pressure on Arsenal.

    But the result of this game disappointed Newcastle fans.

    Newcastle had a perfect start. Ibrahimovic scored the first goal for Newcastle in the seventh minute. However, twelve minutes later, Southampton's young center Beatty equalized the score with a header. In the thirty-fifth minute, he stepped forward.  Woodgate, who assisted, headed Nie Fei's free kick into the opponent's goal. What was dramatic was that just five minutes later, Woodgate, the hero of the goal, became the sinner - his header clearance failed.  Being able to head in the opposite direction, the ball quickly flew into the gate guarded by Given - an own goal, and Newcastle tied the score again.

    Southampton, which fell behind twice and equalized twice, used incomparableThe team launched an offensive against Newcastle and had a considerable advantage. Finally in the 88th minute, Swedish midfielder Svensson took the lead with a wonderful free kick!

    In the hearts of all Newcastle fans

    There is an ominous omen - is Newcastle about to usher in the first game of the season?

    But just two minutes later, Newcastle equalized the score!  Viduka, who had just been replaced by Mourinho, equalized the score with a shot in front of the goal. Newcastle escaped death in stoppage time!

    Despite a late point, the draw was not good news for Newcastle as Arsenal were held back by Hyypia in the fifth minute through Henry's hat-trick and Adrien  Arnold's icing on the cake led the opponent 4 to 1. Although Owen pulled a point back before midfield, Liverpool still lost 2 to 4 in the away game. Arsenal also extended its lead to four again with this victory.  point.

    Although this point difference is not big, there are only six rounds left before the end of the league, and Arsenal still have one game less. If they cannot defeat their opponents in the next head-to-head match, Newcastle's hope of winning the championship will be extremely slim.

    But the result of this game obviously disappointed Newcastle fans.

    Although Newcastle played very hard in this game, at home they once suppressed Arsenal, who are known for their gorgeous offense and offensive football, in their own half, but Arsenal did not give Newcastle any chance to score.  After ninety minutes of fighting, Newcastle had no choice but to accept a zero-0 draw.

    It was not that Newcastle had no chances during the game. They shot up to 17 times, but Lehmann's wonderful performance and the help of the goalpost stifled all Newcastle's attacks. Arsenal's defense also performed extremely well in the game.  More than once, he destroyed Ibrahimovic's attack.

    When the final whistle sounded, all Mourinho could do was shake his head helplessly, then stood up and stretched out his hand to Wenger, who was also walking towards him.

    "Professor, congratulationsbut there are still five rounds of the league, and we will not admit defeat easily." Mourinho held Wenger's hand and said.

    "Jose, I have to say that Newcastle has done a great job this season." Wenger said solemnly: "In addition to Manchester United, we have two more powerful opponents I am very satisfied with being able to get a point today.  ¡±

    "When did Arsenal settle for one point? It really makes me wonder." Mourinho said in his usual sarcastic tone.

    Wenger shrugged his shoulders and was not angry because of the sting in Mourinho's words: "In some games, getting one point is enough to satisfy After all, no team can beat all opponents, not to mention, for the league  For us, one point is enough to guarantee our advantage, Jose, this is football.¡±

    Mourinho was silent. He knew that there was nothing to blame for Wenger's tactics in this game. No coach would risk failure for the so-called "beautiful football", even Wenger, in this game  As long as they get one point in the game, they can guarantee their greatest advantage.

    Pei Wei was trying to smooth things over: "Come on, come on we performed well today, Arsenal performed better Don't forget, we still have next year, right, Mr. Professor?"

    Wenger laughed and nodded: "Yes, we still have next year I think Newcastle will be a greater threat next year, but we are sure to win the league championship this year! After missing the Champions League, we will not  Will miss the league again!¡±

    Looking at the back of Wenger leaving, Mourinho sighed: "It seems that it will be difficult for us to continue to move forward in the league this season."

    "Yes, Professor's desire for the league championship will be the biggest driving force for Arsenal's progress" Pei Wei also sighed: "And we have to be distracted by the Champions League. This is probably the difference between us.  . And compared with the league, the goal of the Champions League seems more realistic. No matter who the remaining opponents are, we are capable of defeating them. The season has reached the final stage, and the players¡¯ physical fitness is almost exhausted.  It is impossible for us to attack with all our strength in the next eight games, otherwise we might be like Leverkusen in 2002.

    "We should make a choice." Mourinho nodded.

    Five days later, Newcastle used all their substitutes in the league to draw with Aston Villa 0-0 away from home, while Arsenal beat Leeds 5-0 at home, extending their lead to six points. At this point in the game  Everyone can see that Newcastle has given up on the league and is preparing to focus on the Champions League. Arsenal's league title is already within their grasp.Available.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 644: Unfavorable Start

    This is a big deal for the Premier League - this is the first time that two teams have entered the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup at the same time, and it is also the first time that a Premier League team has entered the semi-finals of the Champions League after a year.  The team appeared in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

    Serie A, which had great glory last season, is extremely miserable this season. Compared with last season, when three teams appeared in the semi-finals of the Champions League, this season they eliminated two strong teams, Lazio and Inter Milan, in the group stage. Lazio is even more  It was so miserable that they couldn't even qualify for the UEFA Cup. Juventus was also eliminated in the quarter-finals, and AC Milan was eliminated in the quarter-finals. The annihilation of the entire army seemed to mean that Serie A was beginning to gradually decline.  It's downhill.

    The popularity of dark horses this season seems to herald that the European continent has entered an era of great players, but no one expected that this situation would only occur this year - this season is a subversive season.

    The first leg of the semi-finals will be played on April 21st and April 22nd. Newcastle's game will be played on Wednesday again. The first leg will be Chelsea's away game against Monaco.

    In this game, Monaco suppressed Chelsea with a mercury-like attack from the very beginning, especially Roten's breakthrough on the left, which made Chelsea's right back Melchiot unable to guard - the Dutchman who replaced Johnson.  The defender simply couldn't keep up with the opponent's rhythm. In the 17th minute, Roten's breakthrough created a free kick. He drove the ball into the penalty area himself. The ball hit Crespo and changed the line. Croatian center Pulishao grabbed it.  Everyone scored the ball into the gate guarded by Ambrosio!

    After that, Monaco had another great opportunity, and Morientes' header went slightly wide of the goal.  But passively, Chelsea equalized the score six minutes later. Gudjohnsen's assist helped Crespo tie the score with a shot in front of the goal.

    The subsequent game fell into a stalemate. Although they were still suppressed by Monaco, Chelsea gradually reversed the situation, and they had a good opportunity at the beginning of the second half. Veteran Desailly made an assist and was fiercely beaten by Greek international Zix.  was brought down, the referee showed a red card without hesitation, and Chelsea gained the numerical advantage!

    Chelsea, who had the upper hand, began to launch a fierce attack.  But Monaco defended extremely tenaciously.  Italian goalkeeper Roma performed particularly well, saving several very threatening Chelsea shots.

    At this time, Ranieri made a wrong judgment. After seeing Pulsaud being replaced by a defender, he believed that Monaco no longer had the ability to counterattack.  So forward Hasselbaink replaced defender Melchiot and changed to three forwards to strengthen the offense.

    Chelsea¡¯s defense, which was heavily pressing, was full of holes, and Giuly soon made them suffer.  In a beautiful quick counterattack, he broke through and passed the unguarded Morientes in the penalty area. The Spanish striker easily broke the net in front of the goal. Two to one, passive Monaco took the lead!

    Just five minutes later, Nonda scored again on the bench. Monaco defeated Chelsea 3-1 despite being passive and gained a considerable advantage!

    "Ranieri is too greedy. He should not underestimate Monaco's counterattack ability."

    After watching the game, Mourinho commented: "If he can be more cautious. Then they can at least get a one-to-one draw on the road, and even win He replaced a defender  It will only make Deschamps determined to fight back, and there is no defender who can keep up with Giuly in the backcourt. Failure will happen sooner or later.¡±

    "Maybe it's because he is under too much pressure." Pei Wei said: "We have invested so much in the league, but we can only achieve the same results as last season. Abramovich will definitely not be satisfied. At this time, the Champions League becomes  It was his only life-saving straw. Under pressure, it is normal to resort to stupid tricks Abramovich is good at everything, but he likes to interfere in team affairs too much, and Ranieri is not someone who can bear it.  People who are under pressureChelsea is probably destined to be in the semi-finals this year.¡±

    "What about us?" Mourinho suddenly asked.

    Pei Wei laughed: "Our goal? Of course it is the championship"

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    Although the club has never announced that its goal this season is to win the Champions League, but at this point in the game, it is definitely false to say that the club has no ambition to win the championship. Newcastle fans are also eagerly waiting for the team to appear in Aofeng.  Schalke Stadium (Champions League final venue)!

    In the first leg of the semi-finals, Newcastle played at home against Deportivo La Coruna who came to challenge.

    Like Real Sociedad, Deportivo La Coruna¡¯s performance in the league this season is not very good. They have no worries about the top four positions.There is no hope - so head coach Irueta also focuses on the Champions League - entering the semi-finals means that we are only one step away from the finals, and who will not pay attention to representing Europe?

    What about the European Champions Cup, the highest honor?

    For this game, the head coaches of both sides have made the most careful arrangements and sent out their strongest lineups, hoping to get a good result after the game!

    After 90 minutes of the game, Irueta smiled, and Mourinho got angry. The final score of the game was zero to zero. No one scored even a goal, but for Newcastle  It is said that failure to win at one's home court is tantamount to a failure.

    He didn't expect that Irueta would use such tenacious defensive tactics to deal with him. In this game, Troussier's formation was nothing unusual. It was also a 4-5 formation, but using  But it is a completely different defensive counterattack tactic from the one against AC Milan!

    With four defenders and two defensive midfielders barely crossing the center circle, even the two full-backs Sergio and Forlan almost acted as full-backs, with only Belleron and Tristan playing as full-backs.  Let¡¯s start with the harassment. Faced with such an iron-barrel formation, Newcastle couldn¡¯t get in even though they tried their best. In the end, they could only accept a zero-zero draw.

    "This old guy is so shameless." After shaking hands with Irueta with a face, Mourinho thought silently in his heart.

    Deportivo has always been famous for its smooth attack. Mourinho originally thought that they would still attack Newcastle in this game and use offense to get as many away goals as possible. For this reason, Mourinho  Austria also deliberately placed two full-backs with relatively strong defensive capabilities on the wings, but the result was that they had no effect at all. By the time Mourinho started to adjust the lineup to add offensive players, it was already too late.  Coru?a barely made it past halftime and tenaciously maintained the tie until the end.

    According to the statistics of the whole game, Newcastle shot as many as 21 times and hit the goal frame 13 times. Deportivo only shot seven times and hit the goal frame four times - but the final result was Deportivo La Coruna.  Asia managed a draw at St James' Park, giving them a head start in the second leg at home.

    In the post-match press conference, Irueta did not look complacent. He first complimented Newcastle's strong offensive ability, and then said that it was difficult for Deportivo to win a goal at St. James Park.  "Such a draw is very beneficial for the second round, but we still cannot relax, because Newcastle is fully capable of winning a victory at our home court, and we must play in a better state than today."  The next game, so that we can be in the finals.¡±

    Mourinho will naturally not take Irueta's words seriously. If such a veteran shows weakness after getting what he wants, he would be a fool if he takes it seriously: "I have nothing to say about today's game."  Coru?a showed tenacity and got what they wanted, but a draw at home is not completely bad news for us, after all, we only need to win or get a goal-scoring draw to qualify.  Half a month later, it¡¯s time to find out.¡±

    The two teams competing in the semi-finals of the Champions League lost one and drew one. This made the British media, who were extremely excited before the start of the game, begin to lament again. In their view, Chelsea's situation was already quite bad, and Newcastle's prospects were not good either.  Optimistic, it seems that in the past ten years, it is indeed no accident that only Manchester United has been competitive in the Champions League in the Premier League. Although Chelsea and Newcastle, two emerging forces, have performed well, when it comes to such an important moment,  They still lack experience.

    What¡¯s interesting is that after these two semi-finals, Newcastle and Chelsea, two unfavorable teams, are about to meet in the league. However, what is doubtful is that in the face of the unfavorable situation in the Champions League, "Ruble  How much more attention will the "Legion" and the "RMB Legion" put into this almost irrelevant league?

    But unexpectedly, neither Mourinho nor Ranieri spared any effort in this game. Instead, they used their main players to start a fierce battle. In the end, the two sides tied at 2-2, with Choko  Erl took the lead in scoring just five minutes into the game, followed by Ibrahimovic and Shearer each scoring a goal in the second half. Lampard's long shot tied the score before the end. After this game, Arsenal left  The championship is only one step away. Although they also drew this game, they only need four points from the remaining four games to secure the championship.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 645 In the Storm

    If it is still important for Chelsea and Newcastle to play the main players in this face-to-face match, then basically the league rankings have been settled. The top four positions are difficult to shake and there are only 100 points left before the second leg of the semi-finals.  In the thirty-sixth round of the three-day match, all the main players still appeared, which is a bit confusing.

    However, both Mourinho and Ranieri know very well that now they are sharpening their skills for the second round of the game - you must know that fatigue does not only make the players unable to run, but sometimes they can  Stimulate the players to have higher fighting spirit and better game status - now is not the time to think about the finals. As long as they can pass the semi-finals, it doesn't matter if the players are a little tired. Besides, there is a full time from the semi-finals to the finals.  Twenty days is enough time for them to adjust the players' condition.

    Chelsea and Newcastle, who played their main players, both completed a massacre in the next round of games. Chelsea swept Southampton 4-0 at home, and Newcastle defeated Manchester City 5-1 away from home. With a hearty victory, the two teams  A Premier League team ushered in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

    "The Riazor Stadium is a very difficult stadium to conquer. In this season's Champions League, there are three games in the group stage, one game in the quarter-finals, and one game in the quarter-finals. Deportivo is here.  The results on the field were five wins! They scored 11 goals and conceded zero goals! After seeing this data, they defeated strong teams such as Eindhoven, Monaco, Juventus and AC Milan!  I think everyone should be able to understand why Irueta chose to get a draw in such a humiliating way at our home court - he wanted to defeat us at home. "

    ??In the locker room of the Riazor Stadium.  Mourinho was doing his final mobilization. What pleased him was that, although a little tired, Newcastle players still listened to his words with high spirits. This at least proved that they did not lose to their opponents at the starting point.  .

    "So in this game, we have to make the most difficult plan and don't be impatient. Attack steadily. If there is a chance for a fast break, we will play a fast break. If there is no chance for a fast break, we will start a positional battle. The distance between the three lines must be certain.  Be compact and don't cause offside. I don't want to see our defense being penetrated by the opponent at once. Don't be too polite when defending - you can't be polite on defense against the Spanish team.  Use all the little moves. Just be careful to avoid the referee's eyes. The defense is mainly about destruction. Don't be afraid of fouls and constantly interrupt their rhythm!  Under the circumstances - this is how Milan lost. You must be focused at the beginning of the game and not let them score first. Do you understand?"

    "Understood!" the players replied in uniform voices.

    "We have no retreat." Mourinho continued: "Perhaps for Newcastle in the past, winning the League Cup, entering the semi-finals of the Champions League, and ranking second in the league was already a brilliant enough season.  . But for Newcastle now, especially the Newcastle I lead, this is not enough! We are basically hopeless in the league. Although we are only five points away from Arsenal (in the league and one supplementary game, Arsenal).  But with only two rounds, it is actually impossible for us to surpass Arsenal, so if we want to win a significant championship at the end of the season, we can only win the Champions League!  , we already have a League Cup, but how many people will take this championship seriously? The only role of the League Cup championship is to add a new trophy to our honor room! Other than that, it is useless  Moreover, this year may be our best opportunity. Among the remaining opponents, there are no giants, and they are all opponents that we are fully capable of defeating. Why don't we win the Champions League this year?  The team that has won the European Champions Cup, why is it not us? Tell me, do you want Newcastle¡¯s name to be engraved on the Big Ear Cup?¡±

    "Think!" the players roared in unison. Indeed, for the ambitious Newcastle players, a mere League Cup championship cannot satisfy their thirst. When the league championship is basically hopeless, the Champions League becomes  their only goal!

    "Their main center back Andrade is suspended for this game, so it is a good opportunity for us. Deportivo's defense lacks height, so we don't need to struggle with them in the midfield.  When the opportunity arises, play more long passes over Alan and Zlatan's heads. The forwards increase their running. Sometimes the opportunity is snatched - Belleron is the core of their midfield, and most of the offense is organized by him.  , so the first thing we have to deal with is him. Claude, I leave it to you."

    Makelele nodded. He knew that this task was very difficult. Belleron was also a number one player in La Liga.Before I can get on

    , and his physical fitness is not bad, unlike some attacking midfielders who are difficult to deal with in a confrontation.

    "As for the other players, we use zone defense. Both Luke and Pandiani are likely to play in this game, so we can't spend too much attention on Tristan. Each player should keep his position.  , No matter what situation we face, we can¡¯t relax our focus Let¡¯s go, boys, the difficult game begins!¡±

    The players nodded heavily, and then, led by captain Shearer, silently walked out of the locker room one by one.

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    Today is not a good day to play football. It has started to rain lightly in Deportivo La Coru?a this afternoon, and strong winds are blowing. The wind howls over the Riazor Stadium, blowing the flags above the stadium.  Constant hunting noise.

    "This is really not a good weather for football." Pei Wei muttered after walking into the stadium.

    Mourinho frowned and felt the direction of the wind. The wind was blowing sideways from the right side of the court to the left side, affecting both sides. In such weather, long balls cannot be played casually. The wind might blow.  You can blow the ball to places you didn't expect.

    Since Spanish King Juan Carlos was in person to watch the game, the stadium security for this game was very tight. There were more than 2,000 police and security guards at the scene. Fans of the home team Deportivo La Coru?a and the visiting team Newcastle were at the scene.  They were strictly separated when entering the stadium, and Deportivo was also nervous. If any Newcastle fans harassed the noble king, then their responsibility would be greater.

    What's interesting is that it is said that the ticket price for the stands near the King's stand has been sold to 450 euros on the black market. It seems that Spanish fans still like this cheerful and sports-loving King.  Zapatero, who was elected Prime Minister of Spain, once said that he would come to the scene to support La Coruna, but he did not come today. The relationship between the Spanish government and the royal family does not seem to be good.

    Irueta lined up his usual 4-2-3 formation in this game, with goalkeeper Molina and the four defenders from right to left: Pablo, Naibet, Cesar and Romero.  , double midfielder Sergio and Argentinian Duscher, three forwards Luke on the left, Victor on the right, Bellelon in the center, the lone forward is Uruguayan Pandiani, Tristan sits on the bench  On the table.

    Mourinho made certain adjustments for this game. Goalkeeper Given, defenders Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio and Bernard, and midfielders Makelele and Janas served as double midfielders.  Unexpectedly, he was placed on the left, and Dyer, forward Ibrahimovic and Shearer were sent on the right.

    This lineup surprised Irueta. Although Nie Fei can also play on the left, as a right-footed player, playing on the left will definitely look awkward, which will at least compromise his performance.  , although Newcastle's Robert was injured, the young Stewart did a good job in his replacement, why should he be replaced?

    Irueta shook his head. He couldn't guess why Mourinho would make such a stupid move, but what does it matter?  If the opponent makes a stupid move, your victory will be easier, right?

    This game is quite difficult for both sides. In addition to Andrade's suspension, Deportivo also has Tristan, Hector, Naibert, Pandiani, Scaloni,  Victor has all received yellow cards. If he receives another yellow card, he will miss the final. Although Newcastle is in a better situation, the absolute main players in Ibrahimovic, Makelele, and Woodgate all have yellow cards. If he receives a yellow card,  If so, they won't be able to play even if they make it to the finals.

    But what can be done?  For these players, if they are unable to perform because they are worried about receiving yellow cards and end up losing the game, that would be the most stupid thing - if they cannot play in the final, what does it matter if they receive yellow cards or not?  Being able to play in the final, even if the game is suspended, there is no way. At least for the head coaches and players of both sides, entering the final is the most important thing.

    The captains of both sides, Naibet and Shearer, exchanged team flags. In the guess, Shearer won the kick-off for Newcastle. After shaking hands, the two captains ran towards their own half.

    The wind was getting stronger and stronger, but fortunately the rain did not have a strong tendency, otherwise the game might have been cut in half. In the wind and rain, the referee Collina put the whistle into his mouth and held back his strength.  The whistle blew to start the game!

    Shearer passed the ball to Ibrahimovic next to him, and then accelerated forward.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 646 Missed Opportunity

    Chapter 646: Missed Opportunity

    "Newcastle created a shot at the beginning! Ibrahimovic's shot from outside the penalty area hit Cesar and changed the line. Deportivo goalkeeper Molina barely saved the ball from the bottom line, corner kick!"

    Woodgate and Lucio both rushed forward. Nie Fei observed the situation in the penalty area and immediately took off and passed the ball into the penalty area.

    The penalty area immediately became chaotic, with players from both sides desperately fighting for position. In the end, Lucio jumped higher than the others and got to the top, but his head was blocked by two Deportivo defenders.  The ball failed to hit the goal and was easily caught by Molina.

    Molina immediately launched a counterattack with a long pass. Pandiani headed the ball in front of Kufuor. As soon as Belleron got the ball, Makelele rushed out from the side to defend closely.  After finally regaining control of the ball, Newcastle's defenders came back like a flood.

    Belleron had to take the ball a few steps forward and then handed the ball to Luke on the left. Luke made a pass from the wing. Pandiani shook his head and hit the goal, but Given flew to catch it.

    After this counterattack, Deportivo La Coruna once formed a siege on Newcastle's gate, but Newcastle's defense was very solid and did not allow the opponent to get any good opportunities.

    Belleron made a mistake under Makelele's close pressing. The ball was shoveled out beautifully by Makelele. After Jenas next to him got the ball, he immediately made a through pass and handed it to Nie, who had already started.  fly!

    Nie Fei passed the ball and crossed the center circle. Ibrahimovic fired two arrows in front of him, and Newcastle counterattacked!

    "Naibet tackled Nie Fei! This foul was very timely. There was already a three-on-three situation in Newcastle's frontcourta yellow card. Although this yellow card is worth it, it was just ten minutes into the game.  The captain's main defensive player received a yellow card, which is obviously very detrimental to Deportivo's defense. Maybe Newcastle will specifically target this point of Naibet in the next game"

    The commentator was right. In the following game, Newcastle used Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic to take turns to break through the place guarded by Naibert several times. From the beginning of the game to the present, the home team Deportivo La Coruni  Ya's performance seemed very passive!

    In the 13th minute, Nie Fei passed the ball into the penalty area. Ibrahimovic overpowered Naibet and pushed the ball to the top of the penalty area. Jenas stepped in and shot the ball without stopping.  The ball missed the post and flew out of the baseline, and the Depor fans at the scene screamed in surprise.

    Two minutes later, it was another pass from Nie Fei. Shearer took the ball in front of the penalty area, turned around and forced a long shot. After the ball was saved by Molina, Cesar immediately made a big kick to clear the ball.

    In the 21st minute, Nie Fei received the ball from Janas on the left. Facing Pablo's defense, he suddenly skillfully lifted the ball over Pablo's head, then turned around and went around from the sideline.  .  He caught up with the ball ahead of Pablo, then raised his foot and sent the ball into the penalty area with his left foot!

    Shearer jumped high in the penalty area and shook his head to attack the goal. The ball hit the crossbar hard and flew out of the baseline!

    Irueta stood up in shock. Nie Fei's cross just now was quite beautiful.  If the ball goes in

    "Can that guy also play on the left? That would be troublesome. Although Stewart's breakthrough ability is excellent, his passing ability is a little worse. If Nie Fei can pass the ball well from the left. Then Newcastle's  Once the two wings fly together, the pressure on Deportivo's center will increase exponentially!"

    Mourinho smiled with satisfaction. Nie Fei's skills were very balanced. Although he was best at the right and center, he could still perform better on the left, not to mention that he let Nie Fei move to the left.  , and not just because of this.

    Deportivo only had its first truly threatening shot twenty-five minutes into the first half. Belleron tried his best to finally keep Makelele away for a distance.  The small movement of the French midfielder made Belleron feel uncomfortable - after throwing away a distance, Belleron immediately made a beautiful left-foot volley pass and passed the ball to Pandiani who was unguarded in the penalty area!

    Pandiani stepped sideways and volleyed ahead of Newcastle's two centre-backs!

    "Oh! Pandiani's shot missed the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line Let's see The linesman has raised the flag. Pandiani was offside first. The Newcastle defenders breathed a sigh of relief. Just now  No one is looking at Depor¡¯s only center forward!¡±

    Mourinho stood up angrily and took a few steps to the sidelines, but he did not yell, but stared at the court for a while.  Then he turned around and walked back.

    Although he didn¡¯t say anything.  But all the Newcastle playersSeeing his actions, I felt a chill in my heart - the coach was very angry.  Very serious consequences.

    Given quickly passed the ball to Lucio in front. Lucio passed the ball to Dyer. Dyer took the ball across the center line and then immediately passed the ball to Makelele near the center circle. Makelele quickly came out.  The ball was handed to Janus, who took a few steps and then passed it to Nie Fei. Newcastle controlled the ball in the midfield.

    Looking at the smooth passing of Newcastle players in the midfield, Mourinho showed a smile - this is the reason why he replaced Dyer in the midfield and replaced Stewart - not because he wanted to highlight the surprise team and let Nie Fei on the left  In fact, Nie Fei is more active in the middle. He has only one personnel adjustment, which is to increase the technical content of the midfield, so that Newcastle can not fall behind when facing the entanglement of Deportivo's midfield.  , and even gain a little upper hand.

    From now on, it is obvious that Newcastle players have done this.

    Facing two defensive midfielders, Nie Fei looked up and saw Ibrahimovic running toward him. The tacit understanding he had cultivated over the past year immediately let him know what Ibrahimovic was thinking, and he moved the ball concealed under his feet.  , passed it to Ibrahimovic in front, and then accelerated and ran forward.

    When Ibrahimovic caught the ball, he turned around and used his body to hold the defender Cesar who was pulled out. At the same time, he also slightly blocked Duscher, who was chasing after Nie Fei, but there was a hidden horizontal movement under his feet.  , moved the ball to the path of Nie Fei!

    Nie Fei didn¡¯t slow down at all, he quickly moved the ball forward and entered the penalty area!

    Facing the oncoming Naibet, Nie Fei did not slow down. Instead, he grabbed the ball and poked it forward again. He accelerated and rushed past Naibet. He caught up with the ball and shot directly!

    "Oh! Nie Fei missed the ball! Unbelievable! Nie Fei did a great job in the series of breakthroughs just now, but the last shot missed the goal! He pursued the angle too much, what a pity!"

    Nie Fei watched helplessly as the ball flew out of the baseline, and he held his head in regret. His shot just now was too focused on getting past Molina, who was attacking. The ball almost missed the goalpost and flew out of the baseline, just missing one goal post.  distance.

    Mourinho was about to jump up to celebrate, but he could only sit down again and shook his head. Pei Wei sighed beside him. Newcastle has created too many opportunities so far in the game. If they can seize one,  If so, then the hope of victory will be quite high!

    Irueta covered his racing heart and took a deep breath. He couldn't help but thank God - Deportivo had maintained a record of eight consecutive games without conceding a goal in the Champions League and could do this.  Hard work alone is not enough, you also need luck!

    The Deportivo fans in the stands sang loudly: "Our defense is unbreakable, no one can score God bless the Riazor Stadium!"

    "God bless?" Pei Wei sneered: "Just relying on God's blessing is not enough. Deportivo's state in this game is very bad. The victory must belong to us!"

    Up to this point in the game, Newcastle does have a big advantage, but this advantage is not because Deportivo is in such bad shape, as Pei Wei said, but because Newcastle's current tactics are more restrained against Deportivo.  Runia is a relatively emotional team - extremely patient on offense, gradually advancing through the control of the midfield, and then using the strong personal abilities of the offensive players to break through the opponent's defense. On defense, they make small moves constantly, allowing technical skills to be used.  The famous Deportivo La Coru?a players became impatient, which naturally compromised their technical performance. Except for Belleron, who could remain a little calm, other Deportivo La Coru?a offensive players began to fall into trouble with Newcastle.  The defenders were vindictive.

    Deportivo made a long pass from the backcourt, and while Kufuor was fighting for the top with Victor, he put his elbow on the opponent's neck. Victor fell to the ground, and the Italian referee Collina, who was in charge of the game, whistled Kufuor.  Fall fouled and Deportivo won a free kick.

    Victor passed the ball far into the penalty area, and Pandiani jumped high in the backcourt, grabbing the ball in front of Bernard and heading the ball into the penalty area!

    Belleron suddenly came in from the back row. Newcastle's defenders were only defending other Depor players. No one noticed him. The ball fell in front of Belleron. Belleron raised his foot and hit the ball!

    "Oh my God, Belleron actually made a mistake! The volley from nine meters in front of the goal actually went over the crossbar! This is Deportivo's best chance since the beginning. If this goal can be scored, it will undoubtedly give Deportivo players  They were greatly encouraged! Bellelon looked regretful, holding his head in his hands! Tristan on the bench also looked remorseful, needless to say Irueta first Nie Fei, and then Bellelon.  , the center of both sides?The core and most consistent players lost a great opportunity, maybe because the pressure was too much on them?  But this may be a good thing for Deportivo, after all, for them zero to zero is much better than one to one"

    After both sides lost a good opportunity, neither side seemed to have much interest in the rest of the first half. The game seemed very dull in the last ten minutes. After the back and forth, Collina blew the whistle.  The half-time whistle.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 647 God Bless

    The first half of the match between Deportivo La Coruna and Newcastle at home ended with both sides having chances, but both generously wasted the opportunity to score However, what is somewhat surprising is that Newcastle, who played away from home, still occupied a considerable amount of  The advantage, their ball possession rate in the first half reached 58% Facing Deportivo, which is technically exquisite and good at controlling the ball, they can still get so much time on the ball. Newcastle is really  Surprisingly, after Mourinho took over and bought a large number of technical players, Newcastle already has the capital to play technical football. Entering the semi-finals of the Champions League this season has proved this, but what they can achieve  The extent needs to be proven by the performance in the second half.  Also faced with the temptation of entering the Champions League final for the first time in history, Deportivo's players seemed to be much worse in performance. They seemed to be unable to let go on the court.  If 30,000 fans are disappointed, Irueta will still need to make some adjustments during the halftime break.  "

    Because the team was at a disadvantage in the first half, Deportivo fans seemed a little uninterested during the halftime break. Juan Carlos also lost his smile on his face in the stands - as a football-loving person  The King of Spain, after Deportivo was left with only one team in La Liga in the Champions League, he began to place his hopes on this team, but Deportivo's performance in the first half obviously did not satisfy the king.  .

    The more than 2,000 Newcastle fans who came from afar were in high spirits. Even during the halftime break, they kept singing Newcastle's team anthem. For a moment, the Riazor Stadium turned into a holy place.  Same as James Park.

    but.  When the players from both sides appeared in the tunnel and prepared for the second half of the game, 30,000 Deportivo fans gave a huge cheer, which immediately suppressed the singing of the Newcastle fans.

    ? ? Neither head coach has changed. It seems that they have chosen to continue to believe in the players on the field.

    With the cheers of the fans in the audience, the second half of the game began.

    Deportivo organized an attack, Belleron distributed the ball to the wing under Makelele's defense, and Luke broke through with the ball.  Kufuor clung to him.  Luke barely controlled the ball, and when he saw that Romero had assisted upfield, he immediately passed the ball back.

    Romero caught the ball and saw Dyer coming up to defend him.  He had to pass the ball crosswise to Beleron in the middle. While receiving the ball, Beleron suddenly moved the ball behind him, then turned around and broke through!

    Makelele¡¯s tackle failed to touch the ball.  Belleron quickly caught up with the ball and broke through!

    Just when Belleron was about to move on, Janas rushed over from the side, made a beautiful tackle on the ground, and shoveled the ball out!

    The ball rolled to Dyer's feet. Dyer immediately moved the ball to the left of the center and flew to his feet to counterattack!.

    =The center of gravity sank to the right at the same time as the ball was thrown, and Duscher also shifted his center of gravity.  Suddenly he lobbed the ball behind him, then turned around and broke through to the left!

    Dusher was shaken away, and he turned around hastily but did not give up.  He fell to the ground and shoveled Nie Fei from behind!

    If this foot is shoveled, then Nie Fei may be seriously injured - a few months before the start of the 2002 World Cup.  It was Duscher's flagrant foul that almost caused Beckham to miss that World Cup!.

    ;|Moved sideways for a meter, just past Duscher's extended foot!

    Nie Fei, who completely passed Duschel by, did not stop. He began to advance quickly along the left. Duschel's defense just now did not waste much time on him. Now Deportivo's left side is blank!

    Nie Fei was dribbling the ball at full speed very quickly. He quickly approached the corner of Deportivo's penalty area. When he saw that Naibet had rushed out of the penalty area to defend himself, he immediately took off and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    The ball drew an obvious internal arc and flew into the small penalty area!

    Cesar in the middle failed to touch the ball. Janas quickly rushed up from behind, fell to the ground and prepared to tackle!

    Maybe it was because the ball was traveling too fast. Even though Janus had already rushed over very hard, his outstretched foot still missed the ball a little bit, and the ball flew past his toes!

    The ball flew to the back point, and just when Deportivo fans breathed a sigh of relief, Shearer had already rushed over from the back point, and faced the ball with a flying diving dive!

    He almost "threw" the whole person out!  And his efforts were not in vain. After the save, Shearer hit the ball on his head!

    "Clang" sound.

    "Shearer hit the ball on the goal post! A header from three meters away."?What a shame!  But we can't blame Shearer for this. After all, Nie Fei's pass was very fast. It was not easy to get the ball, let alone Shearer who had already run for most of the game!

    After a few seconds, young Janas failed to touch the ball!  Molina pounces!  "

    Mourinho, who had been standing on the sidelines watching the ball since just now, swung his hands downwards, bent half of his waist, and then suddenly raised them up, with a look of disbelief on his face!

    Pei Wei slapped the awning: "Damn it! You can't score a goal like this! Damn it, is it really God's blessing? Damn God, even if I don't believe it, you don't have to do this, right?"

    Of course, the last two sentences he said were in Chinese, and they were relatively quiet - Europeans basically believe in Christianity. As for the quietness, it was because Mourinho, who was mumbling to himself and walking over, was also speaking.  A Christian - he always thinks that God comes first and he comes second.

    Although Pei Wei is an atheist - even though the rebirth incident that happened to him cannot be explained by science - he still respects other people's religious beliefs, even if he just respects them.

    "It only takes three, and they won't be so lucky next time." Partly to comfort the other party, and partly to reassure himself, Pei Wei said to Mourinho who sat down next to him.

    Mourinho nodded heavily.

    Despite losing the second decisive opportunity of the game, the morale of the Newcastle players was still not affected. Instead, they refused to admit defeat and their disbelief in fate was raised. In the next game, the Newcastle players once again  Regardless of the crazy boos from the Deportivo fans in the audience, they launched an attack that was ten times crazier!

    Does God bless you?  Then we will use a more violent attack to make God unable to help you!  Next time we will use a more reliable method to send the ball into the gate and see if God can help you get the ball out!

    "Press up! Press down! Attack!" Mourinho shouted towards the field: "Come on, boys! They are already dead. The next attack will be our moment to score and celebrate!"

    Irueta frowned tightly. It wasn't that he didn't hear Mourinho's words, but that he didn't have time to pay attention to them now.

    Newcastle's performance so far has been really good, completely suppressing Deportivo's offense, and Deportivo's defense is definitely not as good as their offense. The reason why they were able to get a draw away from home in the first round is that  It was all achieved at the expense of offense, and now, Irueta will no longer be able to use that embarrassing tactic - but if this continues, it will be a matter of time before the goal is conceded.

    Irueta glanced at the bench. All he can do now is to strengthen the offense-use offense to suppress the opponent's defense.  But who should be replaced?  Tristan?  He has good impact and might be a good pick.

    While Irueta was still thinking, Newcastle's attack came again.

    Makelele stole the ball and handed it to Nie Fei. Nie Fei dribbled the ball to attract the defense of the opponent's two defensive midfielders, and then cleverly distributed the ball to Jenas. The unguarded Jenas dribbled the ball forward, and then kicked  Passed the ball directly to Ibrahimovic in the penalty area!

    Ibrahimovic started the ball at the same time when Jenas passed the ball, but Cesar had been paying attention to him. When he saw him starting the ball, he successfully countered offside and immediately turned around and chased him.

    As soon as Ibrahimovic caught up with the ball, Cesar rushed up from the side. Ibrahimovic immediately kicked the ball back. Cesar reacted quickly and immediately turned around to block his path of cutting inside. Ibrahimovic stopped.  When I came down, I seemed to have a headache and didn't know how to break through the opponent in front of me, and it seemed like I was waiting for my teammates to come up and respond.

    Cesar had just relaxed for a moment, and Ibrahimovic suddenly moved the ball toward the baseline, and then immediately shot with his right foot from a small angle!

    Cesar was taken aback and subconsciously made a flying tackle. The ball hit him and flew out of the baseline.

    Ibrahimovic rubbed his face and grinned at Cesar. Cesar's tenacity indeed exceeded Ibrahimovic's expectations.

    ??????????????????????.] Tuo then sent the ball into the penalty area, and Naibet headed the ball out of the sideline.

    At this time, Victor suddenly frowned, limped off the field holding his thigh, and then said a few words to the team doctor. Irueta frowned and went over to take a look, and quickly made a change.  In a human move, Argentine midfielder Scaloni replaced him.

    "It seems that he strained his thigh when he was defending Dyer just now." Pei Wei observed it and then whispered to Mourinho: "This means that his physical fitness is no longer good, otherwise he wouldn't be like this.  Even defensive actions can hurt him Injuring a general, it seems they are lucky?It¡¯s about to run out¡­¡±

    Mourinho laughed coldly.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 648: Misfortunes never come singly

    Chapter 648: Misfortunes never come singly

    Perhaps, Pei Wei really said one thing right, that is, Deportivo's good luck in this game has completely come to an end.

    It was only two minutes after Victor was substituted.

    After Deportivo failed to attack, Newcastle got a goal kick. Irish goalkeeper Given unexpectedly did not pass the ball to the defenders in front of him. Instead, he took a few big steps back, accelerated and kicked the ball far away.  Get out!

    Given¡¯s kick was very forceful, and the ball flew high over the court and flew to the vicinity of Deportivo¡¯s penalty area before starting to fall.

    The time the ball was flying in the air was enough for Newcastle's offensive players to run to their positions. Ibrahimovic jumped up and tried to hit the ball, but he failed. The ball fell behind him, followed closely by him.  Defender Cesar reacted quickly and immediately kicked the ball out with a beautiful overhead kick.

    Cesar's beautiful clearance made the Deportivo fans cheer loudly, but their cheers quickly disappeared - Cesar's clearance ball fell just in front of Nie Fei on the left.

    Nie Fei used his chest to remove the ball, and the ball flew in front of him. Pablo thought there was a chance to clear the ball, and immediately took a step forward, intending to kick the ball far away.

    Just when he was about to touch the ball, Nie Fei touched the ball with his outstretched right foot, then turned around with the ball and passed Pablo!

    A beautiful Marseille slalom!

    Nie Fei almost turned around against Pablo's body. Pablo, who had lost his center of gravity, stumbled forward. By the time he regained his center of gravity, Nie Fei had already dribbled the ball into the penalty area quickly!

    Cesar left Ibrahimovic behind and came forward. During this period, because captain Naibet was carrying a yellow card, Cesar was the one doing the first interception, and he did it well during this period.  It's also very good. In the first few minutes, it was he who made a beautiful tackle in the penalty area to intercept Ibrahimovic's shot.

    But it seemed that Cesar was a little too excited.  He rushed over with great momentum, but in Nie Fei's opinion, there were flaws everywhere. Facing Cesar who rushed over, Nie Fei flicked the ball horizontally, and then broke through again!

    Cesar immediately made a tackle, intending to break the ball from Nie Fei's feet.

    But Nie Fei moved the ball horizontally again - thus dodging Cesar's feet. Cesar, who was already lying on the ground, planned to try his best and put his right hand on the ground.  He used the force to stretch his legs a little further.

    He felt his foot hit something, so he immediately pushed outward

    ¡°Beep¡ª¡ª¡± The whistle in Collina¡¯s mouth made a sharp sound, and the entire Riazor Stadium immediately let out huge boos!

    Cesar looked at Nie Fei lying in front of him with some confusion, and watched Collina running quickly into the penalty area, pointing his finger at the penalty spot

    Penalty kick!  Cesar's last extended foot hooked Nie Fei's supporting foot. Nie Fei was knocked to the ground by him. Referee Collina awarded Newcastle a penalty kick!

    The players from Deportivo excitedly surrounded Collina to defend themselves, while the bald referee insisted on his decision - he saw it clearly.  Cesar did hook Nie Fei's foot, and then exerted some force. Nie Fei fell to the ground in this way, and it was not a fake fall.

    More than 2,000 Newcastle fans gave a huge cheer, which was still clearly audible even amid the abuse and sighs of the Deportivo fans.

    There was even more joy on Newcastle¡¯s bench.  Mourinho secretly clenched his fist, and then exchanged a look with Pei Wei.

    Although Mourinho is also very happy, he knows that it is not the time to be happy yet - before the penalty kick is scored, before the game is over.  There is no point in getting excited.

    Only when you know for sure that you can win is the moment when a professional coach is happy.

    Collina finally dispersed the chattering Deportivo players around him. At this time, the Deportivo players seemed to have accepted their fate. At least Cesar did not receive a yellow card or even a red card for this action, which is still considered okay.  It's better, not to mention that there are times when penalty kicks can't be scored.

    Shearer picked up the ball and walked to the penalty area.

    He is the captain of Newcastle and has only been on the pitch for eight years.  Then the penalty kick will definitely be taken by him, and he has never disappointed Newcastle fans. As the former England's number one penalty kicker, his penalty kick rate is as high as over 90%.

    However, he has also had the experience of missing a penalty kick this season, and today's game is so fierce, whether his physical fitness can support it is still a question. From this perspective, DeportivoIt's not time to despair yet.

    Both Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei looked at Shearer.  Their meaning is obvious.  If Shearer can't support it, they will take a penalty kick.

    Shearer shook his head firmly.  He had already missed an opportunity in this game, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

    Shearer placed the penalty kick on the penalty spot, took a slight step back, and then signaled that he was ready.

    Collina blew the whistle for the penalty kick. At this moment, the entire Riazor Stadium was silent. Both Deportivo and Newcastle fans held their breath. Even Juan Carlos  The king also leaned forward and looked nervously at the court.

    Shearer took a step forward, then raised his right foot and hit the ball without any pretense!

    The ball rushed towards the lower left corner of the goal like an arrow. Molina also reacted at the same time and flew towards the lower left corner!

    The ball is fast?  People are fast?

    The answer will be revealed in the next second!

    There is no doubt that the penalty kick shot by Shearer was perfect. It was fast, powerful and had a tricky angle Faced with such a penalty kick, the goalkeeper could only pray to God to bless him to save it faster. Other than that, there was no  Any way.

    However, in this game, God has been enough to care about the Riazor Stadium. Even in the first seven games, God's glory shone on this fast stadium. Maybe God was tired and took a nap just now  ¡­

    Although Molina made the right decision.  But the ball still flew past his fingertips, hit the inside of the left goal post and bounced into the goal!

    When the net shook violently, the 30,000 Depor fans at the Riazor Stadium were silent, and only the cheers of more than 2,000 Newcastle fans resounded throughout the world!

    Mourinho¡¯s figure that had been standing on the sidelines since just now moved. He raised his hands high and then turned to face the stands!

    Shearer raised his right hand and ran on the field, followed by his comrades!

    "Shearer hit the penalty kick and Newcastle led 1-0 on the road! This score is also the total score of the two rounds. Irueta and his disciples are now in trouble. They have to score at least two goals to guarantee their appearance in the game.  Heading to the Schalke Stadiuma history is over. Since November 2002, Deportivo has maintained a record of eight clean sheets in the Champions League at their home court. The last time they conceded a goal at home,  Dating back to November 26, 2002, Juventus tied them 2-2 on this field through the goals of Bill Lindelli and Nedved. After that, including Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus  The giants including Arsenal and Eindhoven failed to score a single goal on this court, but Newcastle broke the ice! The situation is very favorable to them!"

    This goal undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to Deportivo. Although they were at a disadvantage from the beginning of today's game, the constant draw gave them hope to continue to work hard, and this goal allowed them to continue to work hard.  Their hopes were almost dashed.

    Within minutes of the game restarting.  They looked weak on the court. A female Deportivo fan in the stands cried. This shot was played repeatedly in subsequent TV broadcasts - for Deportivo, the home record of not conceding a goal was broken.  It almost means the end of their momentum in the Champions League.

    After five minutes.  Deportivo, who finally recovered, began to counterattack. Irueta also replaced midfielder Sergio with forward Tristan to strengthen the attack. Pandiani's header went slightly wide, and the two  Minutes later, Tristan's impact almost caused Given to make a mistake. Fortunately, Woodgate used his body to protect the ball, and Given reacted quickly to suppress the loose ball.

    Deportivo, which had just made a slight improvement, suffered another heavy blow in the 70th minute - Newcastle counterattacked and handed the ball to Dyer. Naibet was forced to tackle him, and Collina showed it without hesitation.  A second yellow card saw Naibet sent off.

    One goal behind.  With one less player to play, there are only 20 minutes left in the game If Deportivo can still create a miracle like this, that will be damned.

    They failed to create a miracle. Perhaps their passion had been exhausted in the hearty victory in the last home game. Although Irueta tried to replace Luke with Forlan to try, they still could not shake Newcastle who started to defend.  of the goal.

    The light rain in the sky has not stopped, and the sky is dark, just like the mood of the people in A Coru?a now.

    How did you say that sentence?  Unparalleled blessings.  Misfortunes never come singly.

    Eighty minutes.  Pablo was injured when he collided with his teammate Duscher while defending Nie Fei. Irueta had already used up three substitutions.  So DeportivoYaya can only fight with nine people - bad things always happen together.

    Deportivo was unable to counterattack, and Newcastle was unwilling to embarrass their opponents too much - of course, they did not have much energy to score an unnecessary goal. Mourinho replaced Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei in succession.  and Shearer, let them save a little energy.

    When Collina blew the whistle at the end of the game, the first team to enter the Champions League final in the 2003-04 season was born - Newcastle!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 649 Final Opponent

    The day after Castle defeated Deportivo La Coru?a in an away game, the game was reported on the front page of all major sports media in England. Even comprehensive newspapers such as "The Times" and "The Sun" were on the front page.  The version arranged a position for Newcastle's victory, which also surprised Pei Wei, who was not English.

    Not to mention "The Sun", the status of "The Times" in England is probably similar to that of China's "People's Daily". You can imagine that the news that Yunjia Tianyu won the Asian Club Cup will be on the front page of "People's Daily"  version?

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei shook his head. How is that possible? It would be enough to leave a space for you on the sports page. Want to be on the front page?  Football has never been mainstream in China, and for newspapers like the People's Daily, the first page will always be occupied by major events related to the national economy and people's livelihood. After all, such newspapers definitely serve politics, and they are the mouthpieces of the government.  .

    "You don't know what the Champions League means to English football." Mourinho explained to Pei Wei: "England is the birthplace and originator of modern football, but now the highest honor for European football clubs is the European Champions Cup.   Regarding the Champions League, the proud English people's initial attitude was to boycott it - they have done a lot of this kind of thing. For example, they were not enthusiastic at all when the World Cup just started. The English people have always believed that their football is  The most formal football, it was not until they lost 3-6 to Hungary at Wembley Stadium that they began to look at the world. Their attitude towards the Champions League was the same, from being indifferent at the beginning to humbly learning from John Bull.  They are very arrogant, but they are also very smart, and they know what they should learn Pei, did you know that when the first Champions League started, the English Football Association banned the Premier League champions of that year from participating in the Champions League.  Do you know who won the Premier League that year?¡±

    Pei Wei shook his head. Only reporters or professionals who specialize in football history would know these ancient information, even though he can be considered a very knowledgeable fan.  But the characteristic of fans is that they only pay attention to the latest news.  Being able to have a rough understanding of the past is considered a relatively knowledgeable fan.

    "It was Chelsea. They were banned from participating by the FA at the time." Mourinho shrugged: "It wasn't until 1956 that the English team participated in the Champions League for the first time, and then it took a few years before the English team participated in the Champions League in 1968.  Manchester United won the Champions League, becoming the last European league to win the Champions League. This shame made the English team work hard to develop their strength, and finally created a +: in the second half of the 1970s and the first half of the 1980s.  In those nine years, the English team reached the final eight times and won the championship seven times, but after the peak of glory, it was a dark period that lasted for fifteen years and they were eliminated from European football for five years.  For many years, and in the next five years, the English team also stopped in the second round and group stage. It was not until Manchester United won the incredible Triple Crown in 1999 that they regained their strength, and after 1999, there was no  A Premier League team reaches the Champions League final

    "I think I understand." Pei Wei nodded: "There is chasing, there is glory, there is darkness Now I understand why the Premier League is so concerned about the Champions League now We are the first team to enter the championship since 1999  It¡¯s no surprise that a Premier League team in a cup final receives such attention.¡±

    "It is estimated that all the media and fans in the Premier League - except those who support us - are all holding their breath and hoping that Chelsea can complete the comeback and eliminate Monaco and join us in the final - what a historic moment!" Mourini  O said with a smile.

    "So Jose, I think we can go to Stamford Bridge to watch this game together No matter who wins, they will be our opponents in the final."

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    The Stamford Bridge stadium is boiling like fire.

    "Frank Lampard!" The passionate shout of the Chelsea home commentator pierced the gray London night sky. As he shouted, the 40,000 Chelsea fans in the audience raised their arms like a forest.  Shouting the name of their captain and midfielder Frank Lampard.

    "After receiving a wonderful pass from Gudjohnsen, Lampard scored the ball into the gate guarded by Roma from 12 meters in front of the goal! It is now the 44th minute of the first half! They equalized the total score and  Take the lead in the two rounds! If they can maintain this score until the end, they will meet Newcastle in the final!¡±

    Lawrenson from BBC TV said excitedly that although he is the "evil person" in normal broadcasts of games, at this moment when almost the whole of England shares the same hatred, no one wants to be the evil person.

    "If Chelsea can really do this, it will be the most glorious moment for a Premier League club. Maybe we can relive the period from the 1970s to the 1980s."Wonderful moment.  Lineker also said that his career coincided with the darkest period of the English club. If he had not played in Barcelona in the later period,

    , maybe his fame will not spread to the European continent.

    "Gary, what were you doing during that time?" Hansen asked knowingly.

    "Me? I was in Leicester City at the time, playing professionally, and looking forward to one day playing in the Champions League with the team I was eager to play against the best players from other countries on the European continent Unfortunately, I  No chance," Lineker said after shrugging.

    At this time, in a corner of the Stamford Bridge stadium, Pei Wei and Mourinho, wearing sunglasses, sat together and observed the situation on the court - they were not recognized by the fanatical Chelsea fans, but even if they were,  It doesn't matter if they come out. Newcastle and Chelsea have no enmity in history or now, not to mention that now is a good time for Premier League fans to share the same hatred.

    While Lawrenson, Lineker and Hansen were talking, Mourinho and Pei Wei were also talking in a low voice.

    "Chelsea played well, although they also had good luck." Pei Wei said, and the "very good luck" in his mouth was naturally referring to Chelsea's first goal-Glenchard's goal in the corner of the penalty area.  A shot that seemed to be passed and shot unexpectedly flew into the goal against goalkeeper Roma's fingertips. If it hadn't been for such a goal, Chelsea wouldn't have been able to establish the lead so quickly.

    Mourinho nodded: "They are in a good situation now. The first goal greatly damaged Monaco's morale, and the second goal really established an advantage Ranieri did a great job.  Yes, if before the game they only had a 40% chance of reaching the finals, now it is at least 70%.¡±

    Pei Wei laughed, he smiled like a fox: "Really Jose, I will make a bet with you, Chelsea will not enter the final, at least not this season Never underestimate Monaco's offensive ability  , Chelsea¡¯s current shabby defense cannot stop the attacks of Morientes, Giuly and Roten.¡±

    The conversations between them were all in Chinese, and the voices were very low - otherwise, if Pei Wei's words were heard by the nearby Chelsea fans who had been stimulated by alcohol, the consequences would be too tragic.  .

    Mourinho raised his eyebrows: "Really? What are you betting on?"

    "A bottle of red wine originating from Porto I want the best one." Pei Wei said with a smile on his face: "I think it's not a problem for you."

    Mourinho thought about it for a while, and he thought it was worth a gamble - Pei Wei seemed to have never lost when betting on these things. Mourinho also suffered a lot of losses from him, and he also wanted to take revenge.  A bottle of red wine is nothing, but the gamble now is about face.

    "Okay." Mourinho nodded: "I agreea bottle of red wine."

    As soon as Mourinho finished speaking, a huge exclamation sounded above Stamford Bridge!

    The two of them hurriedly looked up to the field, and saw Monaco's left midfielder Roten passing Melchiot beautifully and breaking into the penalty area like a swimming fish!

    Gala immediately ran over to defend him. Luo Teng forced the ball to break near the baseline, and then passed the ball into the penalty area ahead of Gala!

    Morientes and Terry jumped up at the same time. Under Terry's desperate interference, Morientes still hit the ball. Although he couldn't hit the right position, Morientes still worked hard to hit the ball behind the goal.  point!

    Cudicini jumped up, but Morientes¡¯ header was so weird that it flew right past his hand and fell diagonally toward the goal!

    Amidst the exclamations of the Chelsea fans in the audience, the ball hit the inside of the far post and then began to fall along the goal line

    Cudicini, who landed on the ground, was hurriedly preparing to pounce on the ball before he could stand still. At this moment, a figure rushed over, then hit the falling ball, and flew into the goal with the ball

    It wasn¡¯t until this guy stood up from the goal that everyone discovered that this guy was Monaco¡¯s midfielder Ibarra

    Cudicini raised his hands and shouted that the opponent was a handball, but Ibarra started celebrating regardless!

    The referee withstood the huge boos from the fans at the scene and insisted that the goal was valid. Grenchar protested and received a yellow card. However, it was hard to say whether the goal was a handball. The big screen at the scene showed it in slow motion for no less than ten seconds.  This time, it was still impossible to see whether the ball had touched Ibarra's hand.

    Mourinho looked at Pei Wei with some depression. He began to realize that he might have lost this bet again

    &nbsp; Sure enough, Monaco successfully equalized the score with a beautiful counterattack in the second half. Morientes scored the ball into the gate guarded by Cudicini through a wonderful one-two match - Chelsea's situation is all over, unless they can  Score three goals in the remaining time to qualify.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 650 Undefeated

    Jose, let's go.  Pei Wei stood up and said, "The opponent in the final left at the right time."  "

    Mourinho glanced at the stadium silently. There were still about twenty minutes before the end of the game, but almost no one had any hope for Chelsea's victory. There were already a few fans in the surrounding stands who had left early.  Now is the time for the two of them to leave, inconspicuously.

    If you wait until the end of the game to leave, I'm afraid it will be a bit troublesome. Who knows whether Chelsea fans will cause some trouble because of the loss - a gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall.

    Mourinho also stood up and walked along the aisle with Pei Wei. A fat fan sitting next to them shouted angrily at their backs: "You two cowards! Now the team is in the process of  You actually ran away when you needed our support! Damn it, come back!¡±

    Pei Wei didn't look back, and Mourinho didn't look back either. The two of them quickened their pace and walked faster and faster, despite the cute fat fan yelling furiously behind them.

    It wasn't until they walked out of the Stamford Bridge stadium that the two of them looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter - they had worked hard to hold it in. If they had laughed just now in the stands, those runaway Chelsea fans might have laughed.  Will beat them up.

    "Okay, Jose, you can prepare for the final against Monaco." After finally stopping laughing, Pei Wei said while opening his car door: "There are still twenty days until the final, I think it is definitely enough.  NowMonaco and Lyon are fighting to the death in Ligue 1, and the gap is always one point. At this point, we have an absolute advantage.¡±

    "Are you so confident that Monaco will win? Miracles often happen on the football field." Mourinho said stiffly.

    "Come on, Jose, are you feeling sorry for that bottle of red wine? Chelsea has no chance. If miracles always happen, then it can't be called a 'miracle', it has to be called a 'normal phenomenon' But in thirty minutes  Is it normal to score three goals?" Pei Wei started the car and turned to Mourinho: "So Jose, you can prepare the red wine while preparing for the final.  When we drink it after winning the Champions League, I think it will taste more mellow then.¡±

    Mourinho replied in a muffled voice: "I really shouldn't bet with you."

    "You are not the first person to say this." Pei Wei smiled proudly: "The professor and Rafael have also suffered from me many times So Jose, you don't need to be sad, at least a bottle of red wine  It¡¯s nothing to you.¡±

    "I sometimes wonder why you can see so accurately in judging the team's victory It's unbelievable. Are you sure you are not an astrologer?" Mourinho asked.

    "Ha, Jose, just think that I have special powers. There are no astrologers in China, but there are quite a few fortune tellers." Pei Wei laughed.

    "Oh! Damn, be careful!" Mourinho shouted.

    "Squeak¡ª¡ª" Pei Wei turned the steering wheel sharply, then pressed the brakes firmly. The wheels drew a black mark on the ground and then stopped. A container truck narrowly missed the front of the car, leaving behind  A few vicious curses.

    The two of them broke out in a cold sweat at the same time. If they had been hit just now, then newspapers all over Europe would probably have reported the news that the chairman and head coach of Newcastle, who had great success in the Champions League, died in a car accident at the same time.

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    After a narrow escape, Mourinho refused to take Pei Wei's car again no matter what.  He took the subway back to Newcastle from London. Pei Wei, who knew he was in the wrong, didn't say anything more and drove back to Newcastle carefully.

    However, the news that came from London later proved that Pei Wei¡¯s judgment was correct.  In the following games, both sides had scoring opportunities.  But neither side was sure. In the end, Monaco tied Chelsea 2-2 away from home and advanced to the final with a total score of 5-3, becoming Newcastle's opponent in the final.

    For Newcastle, there is actually only one game left this season, which is the Champions League final at Schalke Stadium on May 26. For the remaining two games in the Premier League,  I'm afraid the role is just to keep the main players in good condition to wait for the finals.

    There are still twenty days before the final, and of course we cannot let the main players rest for twenty days - if they do this, I am afraid they will not be able to maintain their level of excitement and performance in the final; nor can they be allowed to fight too hard in the game.  , if a few injuries occur to Monaco coach Deschamps, he will laugh.

    So in the thirty-seventh round of the league, Mourinho made his physical fitness appear somewhatNot enough players were rested and half of the substitutes were deployed. Facing the relegated Wolves, Newcastle's players performed with ease and finally defeated their opponents with a goal from Dyer.

    Arsenal also defeated Fulham 1-0 in the away game thanks to Reyes' goal shortly after the start.

    Arsenal and Manchester United tied one to one in a face-to-face confrontation. Arsenal led the way with 25 wins, 12 draws and 87 points, with 24 wins, 10 draws and three losses and 82 points.  Second place Newcastle finished with five points and won the league title one round ahead of schedule.

    Chelsea and Manchester United have 73 and 72 points respectively. They are more than ten points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool. There is no difference between third and fourth. They all start from the Champions League qualifying rounds, and the three teams were relegated.  The teams have also appeared one round earlier, namely Leicester City, Leeds and Wolves. The points of these three teams are quite interesting, with a total of 33 points, while Everton, the fourth from the bottom, has 33 points.  It also reached thirty-nine points.

    Championship, Champions League qualification, UEFA Cup qualification, relegated teams all the suspense appeared in the penultimate round. It seemed that the last round became a meaningless game, but in fact, it was not like that.  of.

    In the last round of matches on May 15th, all English fans, including fans all over the world who are interested in the Premier League, focused their attention on Highbury in London, watching Arsenal play Lecs at home.  City game.

    At any other time, no one would care about this game except the fans of Arsenal and Leicester City. One is the league leader and the other is the standard deputy squad leader. What suspense will there be in such a game?  ?

    But at this time today, the game being held was unusual.

    If Arsenal can not lose in this game - remember, just not losing - then they can create a record in England's top league and remain unbeaten in the league for an entire season!

    Although Preston had set an unbeaten record for the entire season in the 1888-1889 season, there were only twenty-two games in a season at that time. Even so, Preston's record was considered unattainable, and  Now Arsenal is about to attack this record. Although in terms of the number of unbeaten games, they have already surpassed Preston, Leeds United, Liverpool and Burnley, and are away from Nottingham Forest, the longest in Premier League history.  The forty-two unbeaten games were only separated by three games.

    All Arsenal fans now have a wish in their hearts, that is to first win the entire season unbeaten today, and then break Nottingham Forest's unbeaten record next season!

    ¡°At least no one doubts that they can achieve the former point. As for the latter point, it depends on Arsenal¡¯s schedule next season.

    Although they have been relegated in advance, Leicester City is unwilling to be a participant in the record - no one wants to be a supporting role. Their head coach Mitch Adams angrily shouted "I want to be the protagonist" like Chen Peisi.  The strongest voice of the times: "We will definitely stop Arsenal's unbeaten myth. Although we have been relegated, we still have fighting spirit!"

    Nearly all the fans laughed at Adams' words as if they were watching a sketch - no one thought they could do this, so when the game reached the 26th minute, Arsenal played over the other courts at the same time

    Sinclair got rid of Vieira on the right and crossed. Scottish forward Paul Dickoff, who once debuted at Arsenal but only scored 3 goals in 21 appearances in five seasons, scored with a header from a small angle!

    The whole of Highbury was quiet for a while. They looked at the Leicester City players who were celebrating wildly on the field with some confusion. Although they had been relegated, they still showed their dignity through this goal!

    After that, Arsenal launched a crazy counterattack, but Leicester City successfully maintained the lead until the end of the first half!

    Wenger stood on the sidelines with a stern expression, but he did not make adjustments, but chose to believe in his players - Arsenal's unbeaten record this season was almost interrupted many times, but these players passed  Their efforts continued to be undefeated!

    His persistence paid off. Just one minute into the second half, Bergkamp cleverly passed the ball outside the penalty area. Ashley Cole, who was assisting, was pulled down by Sinclair, resulting in a penalty kick!  Henry scored his 30th league goal of the season in one fell swoop!

    Then Arsenal's attack became more intense, and Leicester City could only hold on. Before the end, Adriano, who came on as a substitute, sent a wonderful pass. Vieira went straight in and passed goalkeeper Walker before sending the ball into the empty goal.  There was thunderous cheers, and everyone knew that a miracle had been born!

    As the referee Durkin, who refereed the last game, blew the whistle,?At the end of the game, all Arsenal fans stood up and cheered continuously. Although they were eliminated from the semi-finals in the Champions League, this season is still a dream season for them!

    Thirty-eight league rounds, 26 wins, 12 draws and 90 points, Arsenal are undefeated!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 651 It¡¯s your turn

    Senna got what they wanted. It was the first time in the history of the league that they were unbeaten throughout the season, and maybe the last time - as football becomes more and more developed, the strength gap between top players becomes smaller and smaller.  It is almost impossible to create such a result. Think about it. In the next few years, even if Mourinho leads Chelsea to score 96 points in a season, they will still lose a game in the league.  In the first season, Inter Milan led by Mancini was so powerful. They created an astonishing 17 consecutive wins in the league and scored 97 points in 38 league rounds. However, they were still in the middle of that season.  Lost a game - the current season is too long, no matter how good the players are, they will take a nap sometimes.

    Even if such a record is extended to Europe, there are only a handful of them. Among the five major leagues, the only one that can go undefeated for an entire season is the Milan dynasty that created 58 unbeaten games in the early 1990s.

    In Europe, the longest unbeaten record in the league was set by Romania's Steaua Bucharest. From 1986 to 1989, they had an unbeaten record of three to four games. The highest record in the world was set by Steaua Bucharest.  Created by a team called Abidjan Asec from C?te d'Ivoire in Africa - 108 unbeaten games

    But this kind of record certainly cannot be compared with Arsenal¡¯s feat. The higher the overall level of the league, the more difficult it is to create an unbeaten record. In fact, there are only a few teams that have created unbeaten records in relatively high-level leagues around the world.  , except AC Milan.  Boca Juniors once set an unbeaten record of fifty-nine games, but that dates back to 1924. Boca Juniors and Porto have both set an unbeaten record of more than fifty games. Ajax of the Netherlands also once achieved an unbeaten record in the 1990s.  era did this.

    Of course, it is also worth mentioning that China¡¯s Dalian Dongfang also set a record of 55 unbeaten games. It was Yunjia Tianyu led by Pei Wei and Benitez who finally ended their unbeaten record.

    Arsenal this season is undoubtedly extremely brilliant, and they are well deserved to be the best team in the Premier League this season.  Wenger is undoubtedly the best coach in the Premier League this season.  Their captain and top star Henry is the well-deserved best player in the Premier League this season

    Thirty league goals and 21 league assists, Henry won the Premier League Golden Boot and Golden Goal this season without any objection.  The French striker has reached the highest peak of his career.

    The Premier League is over, and the major leagues in Europe have also come to an end, in La Liga.  Valencia led by Benitez launched a strong sprint in the final rounds, while Real Madrid suffered a huge rout in the final rounds. After losing to their old rival Barcelona, ??they ushered in an incredible five-game streak.  Defeated, the lead in the standings was eventually exhausted. Valencia won the La Liga championship one round ahead of schedule, while Werder Bremen of the Bundesliga won the league championship after a perfect season. Throughout the season, they have been beating the Bundesliga hegemon Bayern.  Munich is playing under pressure, this championship is well deserved, and it is in Serie A.  AC Milan won the league championship with a huge advantage. After defeating second-place Roma at home in the penultimate round, they won the Serie A championship two rounds in advance.  This also gave them some comfort after losing the chance to enter the semi-finals of the Champions League.

    After the four major leagues have come to an end, this season¡¯s European football.  There are only two cup competitions worth paying attention to, the UEFA Cup final held at the Ulevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden on May 19th and the Champions League final at the Schalke Stadium in Germany on May 26th.  cup final.

    Generally speaking, Chinese fans don't care much about the UEFA Cup, but there are exceptions, that is, teams participating in the UEFA Cup include teams they are interested in - and for Chinese fans, Yunjia fans to be precise, this UEFA Cup  The finals are quite worthy of their attention.

    Both sides have people they like and are familiar with - Valencia's head coach Benitez has been the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu for three seasons, and for a period of time he led the Chinese national team in the World Cup qualifiers and official matches.  Fighting hard in the game, although the achievements are not as good as those in 2002, the joy brought to Chinese fans is not inferior to Milu - after all, it was the first time that the Chinese team appeared in the World Cup!  Moreover, they also experienced such a thrilling scene in the qualifiers

    And the main midfielder of the Chinese national team, the Chinese-Brazilian Deco, is also the core of Valencia's midfield. He has even pushed the Argentine genius midfielder "Clown" Aimar to the bench.

    As for Marseille, there may not be many Chinese fans paying attention to it before a season, but this season, Yunjia Tianyu loaned two foreign players to Marseille in one go, and French midfielder Franck Ribery and Ivory Coast forward DeRo  Ba's performance is also very impressive - Franck Ribery has gradually become Marseille's best choice on the left, and Drogba is even more impressive. The black man

    A total of eighteen goals were scored in the league.?The addition of eleven goals before and after the two major European Cups has attracted the attention of quite a few European teams.

    Regarding the good performance of the two of them, Marseille president Pap¨¦ Diouf began to regret the decision made a season ago to only rent the two of them for one season - he knew that after their performance this season, the worth of these two players  To what extent will it rise - after all, everyone knows the value of people who have proven their strength in the Champions League and UEFA Cup. If the two of them belong to Marseille now, then Marseille will not be able to retain their people in the new season.  , can at least be exchanged for a large amount of money, so after the New Year, Marseille has been urging Yunjia Tianyu to sign a new transfer contract, and even offered the bundled price of the two to 8 million euros, but  Yunjia Tianyu showed the procrastination style of the Chinese organization this time. Manager Jiang Hao and transfer director Wang Sa always put things off with a haha, but refused to let go.

    Marseille also knows that Yunjia Tianyu is waiting for a price, but what can they do?  Who made them sign that one-year short-term rental contract? As soon as the contract expires, they have no way to take back the players when Yunjia Tianyu takes them back - Ribery and Drogba both have at least three years left on their contracts.  Woolen cloth.

    How did Pape Diouf know that Pei Wei's goal was to make Marseille a springboard for training Drogba and Franck Ribery. These two people are important parts of his and Mourinho's future plans.

    It doesn't matter even if Pape Diouf knows about it. From a legal sense, Yunjia Tianyu has nothing to do with Pei Wei. He doesn't even have any shares in Yunjia Tianyu. Now he owns 7% of the Yunjia Tianyu Club.  Ten's shares are in the hands of Tianyu Fund, and Pei Wei only controls them remotely.

    It is difficult for outsiders to figure out such related matters. Pei Wei's group of people have made the ownership of Yunjia Tianyu extremely complicated. Now the person in charge of Tianyu Fund is a manager of the Su family, and this manager  He is the manager of a company under the name of the Su family. That company is a subsidiary of a registered company in England, and then this English company is a collaborator of a Hong Kong company After seven or eight turns, Marseille will sue.  FIFA and FIFA do not have the energy or means to find out all this. Marseille will definitely suffer the loss of this dumb thing.

    "It's just that Pei Wei won't do it so brilliantly. Yunjia Tianyu will make some compensation to Marseille when the time comes. Keep a line in everything so that we can meet each other in the future."

    But now Marseille president Pap¨¦ Diouf doesn't care about this matter. He is focusing all his energy on the UEFA Cup final, hoping to win the first European championship trophy in Marseille's history (due to the bribery scandal, 1992-  The Champions League title won by Marseille in the 1993 season was deprived).

    The game was held at 7:30 pm European time. The result of this game undoubtedly disappointed the fans who supported Marseille.

    Valencia, led by Benitez, played a perfect game. They used solid defense and excellent offense to completely suppress Marseille. Marseille repeatedly fell into quagmire offensively, but was "without a forward" defensively.  Valencia frequently created murderous opportunities. Finally, before the end of the first half, Deco broke into the penalty area and was tripped by Van Buyten. Then he took the penalty kick himself, helping Valencia open the door to victory.

    Soon after the start of the second half, Mista, Valencia's top scorer this season, received Aimar's pass and broke through Barthez's guard. Valencia sealed the victory!

    After winning this game, Benitez established himself as a top coach in continental Europe. He was able to lead Valencia to win the La Liga and UEFA Cup double championship this season. Benitez, the best coach in Spain this season  Well-deserved status!

    "It's your turn next."

    After watching the game, Pei Wei smiled and said to Mourinho: "I have dedicated three head coaches to European football - the professor has used his performance to become a world-class head coach, and Rafael is also  After today, I have become the representative of European young coaches. Next time, I hope it will be you, Jose.¡±

    Mourinho certainly understands what he means.

    ¡°By winning the Champions League, I will also have my status!¡± Mourinho clenched his fist.

    "You often say that God comes first, and then you." Pei Wei said leisurely: "Now is the time for you to prove yourself. You are you, Jose Mourinho. You are unique, but you want to  Let everyone realize your importance, and you have to prove yourself with real championship trophies - the football world is a world that only cares about success."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 652 Go to Schalke

    Mourinho is not the only one who uses the championship trophy to prove himself.

    Among Newcastle's twenty-seven first-team players, except for Makelele who once won the Champions League with Real Madrid, no other player has this honor. Among them, Lucio's desire is even greater. The 26-year-old  The central defender was once just a stone's throw away from the Champions League | In the final, his goal once helped Leverkusen equalize the score, but in the end he still lost to Zidane's shocking shot.

    What is more desirable than an honor that is about to be obtained but just passed by?  During the training before the final, the usually cheerful Brazilian became silent, and other players also knew his mood. Everyone was training hard and constantly adjusting their condition, hoping to be able to perform as best as possible on that day.  Good form appeared at the Schalke Stadium.

    Mourinho's work has become quite busy these days. Mourinho has been preparing for this game since the day he reached the Champions League final. Some time ago, he handed over the training to Yourena.  Er, let the physical trainer help the players adjust to their best condition, while he was immersed in studying the final opponent Monaco, and only started to arrange tactical training a week before the final.

    ¡°When a person works hard, time always flies. For everyone at Newcastle, the Champions League final on the 26th seems to have arrived in the blink of an eye.

    On May 24th, a large number of Newcastle fans poured into Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Gelsenkirchen felt like a formidable enemy. There were quite a lot of grievances between Britain and France in history. Until now, France  Bordeaux's red wine has little sales in the UK, and there are quite a lot of grievances between the two sides in football.  So although there are many French players in the Newcastle team, in this game, the two sides did not look friendly at all.

    In the past two days, English fans and French fans had several conflicts in Gelsenkirchen. Fortunately, the local police force in Gelsenkirchen was sufficient. Due to the police's intervention, the fans from both sides did not do anything extraordinary.  The most important thing is that once a major conflict occurs.  Fans who participate may be sent home and not be able to see the final.  This is also the biggest reason why fans from both sides suppressed their anger.

    Newcastle arrived in Germany three days in advance to adapt to the venue. However, as the main stadium for Germany to host the World Cup, the facilities at the Schalke Stadium are impeccable. The rigorous style of the Germans is undoubtedly revealed in the stadium they built.  The broadcast level of the Bundesliga is also the highest in the world, at least much higher than that of Serie A. This should be deeply felt by Chinese fans.

    Proudly go to the Schalke Stadium.  Completed in August 2001, this $191 million stadium is one of the most advanced stadiums in Europe. UEFA's governing body rated this multi-purpose stadium a five-star rating and commented  : "The configuration of this stadium goes far beyond the necessary and basic levels and may be defined as a 'six-star'."

    FIFA President Blatter also praised the stadium as "the design of this stadium sets an example for the world", including facilities such as movable lawns, huge video wall cubes, retractable roofs and electronic control systems.  Schalke has become the most modern stadium in Europe, and its capacity is also relatively large. When the league is held, the capacity is more than 61,000 people, including some standing seats. When international competitions are held, it is converted into a full capacity.  seat.  Capacity is over 53,000 people.

    It is worth mentioning that the €191 million investment in this stadium came entirely from private funds, with no investment from public property.  This can be considered a miracle.

    03-04 match.|:

    The head coaches of both sides are convinced that their teams can win.  This can be seen from the interview they accepted before the start of the game. Deschamps firmly believes that his team can win the Champions League: "The Ligue 1 team has been waiting for this day for a long time. We have to wash away the shame of 93 and prepare for the Champions League.  Ligue 1 won its first European Champions League, and fans across France are on our side.¡±

    Mourinho immediately retorted: "The game is played by the players. It does not mean that the more supporting fans, the more victory the team will win Deschamps is a good player at football, but his ability to coach the team  It may not be outstanding. If it weren¡¯t for luck, it would be two Premier League teams appearing in the Champions League final.¡±

    Mourinho's words undoubtedly offended the whole of France, but he got the support of fans all over England. For English fans, they were very unhappy with the brilliant achievements of the French national team at the end of the last century. You must know that most French fans  The players of the national team have all reached their peak in the Premier League.

    Before the game is played, the war of words takes precedence. This is probably a feature of football matches.

    It¡¯s just that there are indeed things worth paying attention to in this final. These twoThe team is only second in the domestic league, and their head coaches also have one characteristic, that is, they are very young. Mourinho, who was born in 1963, has just turned 41 this year, while Mourinho, who was born in 1968, is  Deschamps is not even thirty-six years old. Compared with coaches in their fifties and sixties, the two of them are well-deserved young coaches.

    But Deschamps is already in Monaco

    Years have passed, and Mourinho has only started to compete in European football this season. If we talk about his performance as a player, Mourinho cannot even compare with Deschamps - he is a world-class defensive midfielder.  A Grand Slam winner, a man who has won the World Cup, European Cup, League Championship, and Champions League.

    Regarding this point, Mourinho has always scorned: "Can good football help coaching? That's not the case. Football is played with feet, coaching is used with the brain. After all, players who use their brains to play football are not very good."  There are more, and even fewer take up coaching positions.

    There are still several hours before the start of the game, and impatient fans have already entered the stadium one after another. England fans and French fans are clearly separated on both sides of the goal on both sides of the stadium, and the middle stands are occupied by neutral fans and local fans.  It is often a method often used in neutral venues, which can effectively widen the distance between fans from both sides.  The possibility of conflict is reduced.

    However, reduction does not mean nothing. There are still thousands of police officers in the Schalke Stadium to maintain order. Even so, fans from both sides started to curse each other before the game started.  These actions are all too common.

    No wonder many people think that football matches should also be divided into levels.  Children learn bad things too easily in this kind of environment

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    There are still three hours before the start of the game.  Newcastle all boarded a bus bearing their team's logo and prepared to leave for the stadium.

    The expressions of the Newcastle players sitting on the bus seemed relatively relaxed. They were still talking among themselves and occasionally making a few jokes.  Mourinho was sitting behind the driver, thinking about his own affairs with a straight face.

    Pei Wei sat next to him, looking out the car window.  It looks like you are looking at the scenery outside the window, but what are you actually looking at?  God knows¡­¡­

    Pei Wei didn't have much hope for being able to appear in the Champions League final today. He knew that for Newcastle, a team that had been sinking for too long, any unrealistic fantasy could only be given to the head coach and the team.  The trouble caused by the players, originally he did not have high requirements for the team in the first season. To enter the top four in the league and qualify for the Champions League next season, it is best to be ranked second.  Because that way, there is no need to play in the Champions League qualifying rounds, and we can win a championship in the domestic cup and end the frustrating history of no championship.  In the Champions League, you have to go as far as possible, because the farther you go.  The higher the income you get¡­

    Although Pei Wei knows that it was Porto led by Mourinho who won the Champions League this season in history, after all, history has changed so much, and he has no idea whether the miracle can be repeated.

    But Mourinho not only achieved the results he had in mind, but also did better - locking in second place in advance. The reason why he failed to win the league championship was because the Gunners in the Arsenal were too abnormal this season.  They won the League Cup and sent almost all their substitutes to the field. The FA Cup also entered the sixth roundand now, they are on their way to the Champions League final.

    Pei Wei looked away from the window, and then looked at Mourinho sitting next to him. Mourinho was looking ahead with a cold face, but looking at his dilated pupils, you knew that he was not looking at anything at all.  thing, but what I am thinking about.

    Maybe he is thinking about how to motivate the players in the locker room, maybe he is thinking about what tactics to arrange in this game, but Pei Wei can be sure of one thing, he is definitely not in a daze.

    This coach is amazing. I brought him to China four years ago. Although he let him feel the feeling of a professional team head coach in advance and allowed him to accumulate experience in a relatively low-pressure environment, it also kept him away from Europe.  football.

    But it only took Mourinho less than a season to fully integrate into British football and European football. He knows how to deal with reporters, knows how to make players work for him, and also knows how to deal with his opponents  ¡­

    This is a guy who was born to be a coach.  Pei Wei thought in his heart.

    Pei Wei took another look at the players behind him. Ibrahimovic was chatting and laughing with Nie Fei. Shearer was sitting next to him with a face as heavy as water. He didn't know what he was thinking about. Lucio was closing his eyes to rest, and Dawson looked a little nervous.  , he and Janus didn¡¯t know what they were talking about.?, everyone else has their own things.

    At this time, the tall wall of Schalke Stadium had appeared in front of them - the game started with one hour left.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 653 Christmas Tree

    After entering the locker room, the players quickly changed their clothes and warmed up on the court with the assistant coach, while Mourinho stayed alone in the locker room, preparing for the next pre-match arrangement.

    This is his habit. The quiet moment before the game helped him calm down and calmly consider the next thing. Pei Wei did not disturb him and left with the players.  This is Mourinho's moment.

    The soundproofing effect of the Schalke Stadium dressing room is very good. Once the door is closed, the entire space seems extremely quiet. No matter how much noise the fans in the stands make, they cannot disturb him. This also makes Mourinho feel very comfortable.

    He carefully thought about the tactics in the game, and after feeling that there were no omissions, he began to think about how to encourage the players - of course, no matter who would use all their energy to compete in such a game, but in this game, Murry  Neo needs them to perform at 200% of their capabilities.

    Although Mourinho is an absolutely dictatorial person, in the team and in the locker room, there is no boss or leader. The only boss and leader is himself, including Shearer, who has the potential to be a "ball dominator"  Pei Wei, the true controller of Newcastle, has no say in the locker room. He is the only one who has the right to speak and absolute authority.

    But this does not mean that Mourinho is crazy enough to think that only he can win the game - in the final analysis, the game is still played by the players, and all he has to do is how to make them play better.

    Such a game does not require much mobilization. After thinking about it for a while, Mourinho decided what he wanted to say later, and then he stood up.  Pacing back and forth in the locker room.

    He is using this method to eliminate his own nervousness - yes, it is nervous. Any head coach will be nervous when facing the upcoming Champions League final. After all, no head coach in the world has had many Champions League finals.  The experience has made them numb. How can people not be excited by the Champions League final, which represents the highest level of honor for European clubs.

    It¡¯s just that Mourinho¡¯s nervousness will not be revealed in front of others, except perhaps occasionally in front of Pei Wei.

    At this moment.  He heard noisy footsteps coming from the door.  He immediately sat up straight and looked at the door calmly.

    Pei Wei was the first to open the door, smiled at him, and walked over.  Stand beside him.

    The players came over one after another, began to take off their sweaty jerseys, and put on a clean and fresh jersey.  Generally speaking, players have to use three sets of jerseys in football matches. They change one after warming up before the game and another during halftime. No club will be stingy with their jerseys. There was once a Spanish club because of financial problems.  Due to the crisis, it was announced that the club would no longer provide players with chewing gum - a move that could save them more than 10,000 US dollars a year, which was briefly rumored to be a laughing stock.  But even if this club is so poor, I haven't heard that they want to save money on jerseys.

    After the players were almost replaced, Mourinho said: "I think through these days of training, everyone should understand our tactics in the game. Monaco's offensive ability is very strong, but their defense  His ability is a little bit worse. Although Deschamps is a defensive midfielder, he seems to be better at coaching offensive players when coaching the team. The outstanding performance of Giuly and Roten this season proves this, so in this game.  . The first thing we have to do is defend.¡±

    He turned around and clicked heavily on three places on the tactical layout board: "Giuly, Roten, Morientes, the three of them are all the firepower of Monaco's offense. Morientes' performance in the Champions League this season  Very good, he is the one with the most experience in the Champions League today, so Lucio, your defensive task today is to keep an eye on him! Your speed, strength and judgment are no worse than him, I believe you can do it.  Complete this task I still remember that game, you defended Morientes very well in that game.¡±

    Lucio nodded heavily. He was indeed Leverkusen's best performer in that game. Not only did he mark Morientes, but he also scored the equalizing goal through an attack.  But he won personally and Leverkusen lost.

    "I won't miss it again." Lucio secretly clenched his fists.

    "Others will defend according to the tactics, start intercepting from the midfield, and interrupt their offensive rhythm. I don't mind if you make bigger moves. Anyway, this game is already the final, and you will just miss it if you get a card."  It's just the first game next season Offensively, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic take turns organizing, with Shearer at the forefront, using technology and strength to break through their defenses. We definitely have the strength, so we just need to follow our usual  Just do it according to the attacking rhythm!¡±

    &nbsp;"Do you know Andrei Shevchenko?" After arranging the tactics, Mourinho suddenly asked such a question.

    The players were stunned for a moment, and then nodded. Although they didn't know why Mourinho would ask such a question, it was impossible that they had not heard of this name.

    "He is one of the best strikers in the world, but does anyone think he has a chance to win the World Cup?" Mourinho asked another question.

    This time the players began to shake their heads. They were joking. Ukraine¡¯s strength can be considered second-rate at best in Europe. It is almost impossible to win the World Cup. In fact, they have not even entered the World Cup.

    ¡°In addition to him, there are also a large number of players such as Ryan Giggs and George Weah.

    ??Name, they dominate Europe, and everyone recognizes their strength. For us, there is one championship that we will never have a chance to win, and that is the World Cup championship.  So for these players, the highest honor they can get is the European Champions League.  "Mourinho said calmly: "I think, for most of us, it is just like Shevchenko said after winning the European Champions Cup last year: 'The Champions League is my World Cup.  ¡¯ This is a cruel but realistic fact. Now, the club-wide World Cup is right in front of you.  As long as you win this game, then you will win the World Cup - so, what do you think you should do?  "

    "Win the game!" Shearer took the lead in roaring, and then a huge roar immediately filled the entire locker room.

    "So -" Mourinho raised his right hand high, and then waved hard towards the door: "Let's go! Win our World Cup!"

    "Come on!" the players roared in unison, and then filed out of the locker room door.

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    Countless celebrities attended the 49th Champions League, which started in Gelsenkirchen at Schalke Stadium. Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Prince Albert, and England Prime Minister Tony Blair were all present to watch the game.  Former German national team superstar Klinsmann, German racing legend Michael Schumacher and former International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch also appeared in the stands.  The ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Germany also came to the scene. Most likely he came to Newcastle for the Chinese owners and Chinese players.

    There is nothing strange about Monaco¡¯s lineup, four, three, two and one, and the goalkeeper is Italian goalkeeper Roma.  The four defenders are Ibarra, Rodriguez, Jiwe and Evra, and the three midfielders Cisse, Bernardi and Zicos, in front of them are Roten on the left.  Giuly is on the right, Morientes is in the middle, and Croatian forward Pulsho is on the bench.

    Just like Mourinho thought, Deschamps was very confident in his offensive line. Morientes' foot injury just happened to send him on, and Jean scored seven goals in the Champions League.  Pulsau, the second top scorer on earth, is on the bench

    But it¡¯s no wonder that the top scorer is Morientes, who scored nine goals. Who knows that Monaco¡¯s offensive line can no longer accommodate two centers.

    Newcastle¡¯s lineup surprised everyone.

    In the last away game against Deportivo, Mourinho surprised people by putting Nie Fei on the left.  Letting Dyer play as the right midfielder achieved good results. Nie Fei, who switched to the left wing, not only did not show discomfort, but also showed extremely active performance.  He missed a single shot and assisted Hiller to hit the goal frame.  Create a decisive penalty kick If there is one best player in the last game, then it must be Nie Fei.

    However, in this game, Mourinho gave up the formation that achieved good results in the last game and made another bold change.

    Goalkeeper Given, four defenders Kufuor, Woodgate, Lucio, Hart, midfielder Makelele, Jenas on the left, and Trabelsi on the right!  Mourinho pushed Trabelsi into the defensive midfielder position, protecting the penalty area with Makelele and Jenas!

    In front of them is the frontcourt trident of Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic and Shearer!

    Deschamps must be familiar with this formationbecause this formation is simply a replica of Monaco's formation, four, three, two, one, Christmas tree formation.

    After AC Milan's Carlo Ancelotti won the Champions League with a Christmas tree formation last year, this 4321 formation became popular in continental Europe. Suddenly, I don't know how many teams played with Christmas trees.  But few can succeed.

    You must know that for a team, the important thing is not the formation, but the ability of the players. For example, in history, Juventus and Arsenal played well in the 442 parallel midfield, and the Chinese national team coach Ali Han also  Take a 442 parallel stance,??Losed the right to qualify for the Asian Cup and World Cup.

    No formation can always be successful, what matters is which formation can bring out the full strength of the players.

    Now it seems that the two young coaches Mourinho and Deschamps are not immune to this.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 654 Injured

    But obviously, judging from the current situation, it is not Delinho who is inevitable.

    Monaco has been using this formation in the past few seasons, but sometimes they only use two forwards. After Mourinho took over at Newcastle, he has always used a 4-4-2 formation with a shallow saucer in the midfield, and  We have also achieved very good results. The last change in the formation was just to change Nie Fei's position. This time it's great, even the formation has been changed!

    A sudden change of formation before the final is certainly sudden, but it also loses what is most advantageous. Generally speaking, a better head coach will not do such a thing, because compared with the little gain of "surprising the opponent"  In addition to the things you lose, the things you throw away are even more important.

    Deschamps glanced at Mourinho in surprise. As Mourinho's opponent in the Champions League final, he had studied Newcastle and Mourinho quite a lot. He didn't think Mourinho  He is a coach who often makes mistakes. He can bring Newcastle, a team without championship qualities, to this point. Mourinho will definitely not be lacking in quality. Maybe he has some conspiracy?

    ¡°But Deschamps couldn¡¯t see any conspiracy. Even if Trabelsi played as a right midfielder, then Newcastle¡¯s formation would be the same as before at most. There is no conspiracy.

    Considering that Mourinho has only coached in Europe this year, Deschamps also wonders if the temptation of winning the Champions League has made him lose his cool - in that case it is really good news.

    So Deschamps decided to remain unchanged and adapt to all changes, and watch the game for a while. Since entering the Champions League knockout round, Monaco has always been the last striker. Deschamps believes in his offensive line.  Whether it was Real Madrid, Chelsea, or even Lokomotiv Moscow at the beginning, Monaco had a very close chance of winning, and they all survived under unfavorable circumstances - against Lokomotiv Moscow, after losing the away game, they lost by one goal at home.  Victory, against Real Madrid's soul-stirring second-half counterattack, in these two knockout games, Monaco eliminated its opponents through away goals.  It¡¯s also dangerous against Chelsea.  Monaco's situation was extremely bad when they were trailing 2-0 in the away game, but they were still the ones who had the last laugh.

    But Newcastle performed even better than them - they remained undefeated in the ten Champions League matches this season.  In this game, in addition to the eleven players on the field, Mourinho chose goalkeeper Harper as a substitute.  Defenders Bernard and Dawson, midfielders Stewart and Dyer, forwards Viduka and Bellamy.

    The referee for this game is the Danish Nielsen. The most famous thing about this referee who is over 1.9 meters tall and nicknamed "Giraffe" is probably the red card sent off by Schickham in 1998. In that game  It also made many people remember this tall, thin and stern referee.

    Nelson looked at his watch, then put the whistle into his mouth and raised his right hand high.

    A long whistle sounded over the Schalke Stadium, and the game officially began!

    When Ibrahimovic knocked the ball to Shearer, countless flashlights flashed in the stands at the same time!

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    Completed the first shot.  It's Newcastle.  Fei made the ball, inserted into the ground and Jenas shot a long shot from outside the penalty area under the cover of Ibrahimovic. The ball was held down by Monaco goalkeeper Roma.  Shearer was not given a chance to make a follow-up shot.

    However, Monaco made the Newcastle fans in the stands cry out in cold sweat two minutes later. Bernardi still sent a beautiful direct pass under Nie Fei's pressure.  Giuly, who is only 1.64 meters tall, quickly rushed out from Hart and Woodgate and struck out with a single sword!

    Ji Wen made a beautiful attack. He rarely ran out of the small penalty area this time. He rushed out of the large penalty area in one breath, and then grabbed the ball before Giuly stopped the ball and shoveled the ball out with a flying tackle!

    The ball flew towards the center of the penalty area. Cisse and Makelele rushed towards the ball at the same time. In the end, Cisse took the lead. He had no time to stop the ball and shot directly!

    "Cisse shot! Oh! The ball missed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline! It was so dangerous. Newcastle's gate was empty just now Makelele's defense was very good, and his forcing forced Cisse to shoot hastily  ¡­Monaco almost scored a goal right from the start!¡±

    Deschamps sighed heavily, but there was not much regret on his face. The attack just now made him know that Newcastle had indeed changed their formation, but the effect was not very good - after the two defenses had already changed,  Having formed a good tacit understanding, forcing another midfielder in the middle not only did not make the defense better, but also weakened it - just now Giuly caught Trabelsi's loss of position and faced him directly.  To Newcastle's two defenders.

    Mourinho raised his eyebrows and continued to sit on the coaching bench calmly.

    When the commentator is still chatteringWhen I kept talking about how well Monaco coordinated their attack just now and how timely Giuly¡¯s intervention was, Newcastle

    Silently launched a counterattack

    ~Fang, but handed the ball to Trabelsi who came in from the right. The Tunisian kicked the ball forward. Ibrahimovic grabbed the ball in front of Zicos and stopped the ball with his chest. He made a beautiful turn and was  Zekos immediately stretched out his foot to knock Ibrahimovic to the ground as he passed by.

    Nelson warned Chicos and then awarded Newcastle a direct free kick on the right side. Hart's left-footed curve ball went around the wall and was knocked out by Roma's double fists. Nie Fei grabbed it in front of Bernardi.  Hitting the goal in the air, the ball was blocked by Rodriguez who was guarding the goal.

    After the opening, both sides got an excellent opportunity. Although they did not score, it seemed to indicate that this would be a wonderful game.

    Monaco then launched a counterattack. Giuly passed a through ball under the entanglement of Jenas. Morientes got the ball behind Newcastle's defense, but Nelson's whistle sounded and Morientes was offside.  .

    Newcastle quickly launched a counterattack. After receiving the ball, Nie Fei passed the ball to Ibrahimovic despite being double-teamed by two defensive midfielders. However, Monaco's defense moved forward neatly at the same time, and the linesman raised his flag.  ¡ª¡ªIbrahimovic was offside.

    In the following game, Morientes and Ibrahimovic were offside once each. The formations of both sides were very compact, and the distance between the defense line and the midfield was very close, which led to frequent offsides on both sides.

    The two sides started a fierce fight in the midfield, and the scene began to get dull. During the fight, the mistakes of both sides began to gradually increase. Often you would just grab someone else's ball, and then immediately give it away again due to the opponent's counterattack.  Went back.

    Such a game is naturally boring to neutral fans, but the fans from both sides watched it intoxicated. The singing, cheering and booing above the Schalke Stadium never stopped.

    In the midfield struggle, Monaco finally gained the upper hand. Giuly took the ball and took a big step forward, dodged Janas's defense, and then made a beautiful big-footed long pass and quickly passed the ball to the left.  Roten!

    Facing Kufuor who was rushing towards him, Luo Teng quickly moved the ball to the baseline, and then forced a breakthrough!

    Kufuor immediately turned around and chased after Roten. When he saw that Roten had caught up with the ball near the bottom line of the penalty area and was about to pass it, he immediately made a sideways tackle, intending to intercept the ball in the middle!

    Kufuor¡¯s tackle was a step too slow. Before he could get in place, Roten had already passed the ball, then jumped up and avoided Kufuor¡¯s feet!

    This pass is very beautiful, just going around the head of Woodgate in the middle. Morientes, who is in the back, jumps high and is about to swing his head to head the ball towards the goal!

    Lucio, who was a step too late, roared in his heart, took a step forward, and then jumped up close to Morientes!

    "I can't lose! After losing in 2002, I don't want to lose in 2004 again!" Lucio shouted in his heart.

    His defense was successful!  Under his unremitting interference, Morientes failed to get the ball. The ball flew directly to the back point. Hart, who quickly returned to defense, kicked the ball away.

    "What a risk! Lucio's defense was very successful. Due to his interference, Morientes did not hit the ball If this header could hit the goal, then Given would definitely be too late to save it" Legitimate commentary  While the players were chattering away, he saw the TV cameras turning to the sidelines.

    "Ah, Pursaud is starting to warm up Is anyone in Monaco injured? Otherwise, this is not a good time to make substitutions. Monaco still has a slight advantage now. Deschamps should understand this. Is it true that he is not interested in Monaco now?"  Not satisfied with your performance?¡±

    His words became a reality three minutes later - Monaco captain Longi limped off the field, Pulsaud replaced him, and Monaco's formation became 442.

    "Giuly is injured! He was replaced by Pulsho! This is obviously great news for Newcastle! In the previous game, Giuly's breakthrough caused a lot of trouble for Newcastle's defense, and Hart was difficult to defend.  You can hold him back Maybe the news that came out before the game was not a smoke bomb. Giuli's muscle strain has not fully healed?"

    The camera lens showed the Monaco bench for a long time. Giuly sat on the bench with a sad face, and Deschamps was comforting him. It seemed that Giuly was indeed injured, otherwise Deschamps would have no reason to replace the main attacker at this time.  Hand and Captain's.

    Mourinho and Pei Wei looked at each other and saw surprise in their eyes.

    If Morientes is Monaco¡¯s most threatening offensive player, then Giuly is on the sideLu's breakthrough is the biggest guarantee for him to score goals!  Now that he is off the field, no matter what the reason is, it is undoubtedly the best for Newcastle!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 655: Must Win

    However, Mourinho did not want the players to change their established tactics and attack crazily. Monaco just replaced one player, not one less person, and a team with excellent offensive capabilities like Monaco is not afraid of the opponent's pressing attack at all.  , they have excellent counterattack ability, although their best counterattacker has gone.

    Giuli's absence not only means that Newcastle's defensive pressure will be reduced, but also means that they will be more advantageous offensively. Jenas can have more time to devote to the offense, which can also reduce Nie Fei's  Offensive pressure.

    Rather than saying that Nie Fei became the best player in the last away game against Deportivo La Coruna because he switched to the left and left Deportivo undefended, it is better to say that Nie Fei returned to the center and allowed him to perform.  Developed stronger capabilities.

    In this game, Mourinho's strange formation had only one purpose, which was to place Nie Fei in the middle and shoulder the heavy responsibility of organizing the offense alone - with the state he showed in the last game, Nie Fei  At his peak.

    Although Monaco played three defensive midfielders in this game, they faced more than just Nie Fei. Jenas and Trabelsi took turns attacking, and Hart and Kufuor broke through from the wing.  , Ibrahimovic's retracement - enough to distract their attention.

    Of course, Mourinho is not in a hurry now. There is still a long time in the game. The physical strength and condition of the Monaco players are enough for them to ignore Giuly's end. But when they find that the offense is getting more and more difficult, it is Newcastle's counterattack.  when.

    After Jiuli came off the field, the situation on the scene remained unchanged, and the two sides continued to struggle in the midfield.  When it comes to midfield control, both sides are evenly matched, with no one able to outdo the other.

    In the 28th minute, Hart kicked down Cisse who was holding the ball from behind and received the first yellow card of the game. The Monaco fans in the audience booed wildly. In their view, Newcastle players never  There were constant fouls from the beginning.  They all should have been sent off long ago!

    Newcastle fans will cheer loudly every time they see a Monaco player being kicked down.  In their view, this kind of confrontation is normal. The Monaco people were kicked down just because they were too useless

    This is a huge difference between the two countries' football, and referee Nelson cannot do what Monaco fans think, and Newcastle will show a yellow card as soon as a foul is committed, otherwise there will be no need to continue the game.

    Newcastle finally gained the upper hand in the fierce pressing in the midfield.  Monaco players were intercepted continuously, and gradually, they were suppressed within their own half.  The Frenchman's technique seemed so fragile under the pressing pressure of Newcastle Coal Guys.

    After a continuous attack, Nie Fei in the middle suddenly handed the ball to Hart who came in from the left. Hart passed the ball into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle. Rodriguez jumped up and grabbed the ball over Shearer's head.  When the ball went out, the ball fell to Trabelsi. Trabelsi pretended to cooperate with Nie Fei to attack, but turned around and distributed the ball to Kufuor who came in from the right!

    Both Newcastle's full-backs provided assists, which also made Monaco's defense begin to look stretched!

    Kufuor passed the ball into the penalty area. Ibrahimovic used his body to carry Jiwei behind him, and then stretched his right leg to remove the ball.  Jiwei tenaciously stretched out a kick from behind and poked the ball away!

    Ibrahimovic staggered. He did not expect Jiwei to be so tenacious.  At this moment, a figure rushed over from the side.  Facing the rolling ball, he fired a powerful volley!

    The ball drew a streak of white light and flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal. Monaco goalkeeper Roma couldn't even react - a perfect manifestation of power and speed!

    "Goal! Alan Shearer! He quickly appeared where the ball landed, and then opened the scoring for Newcastle with a powerful and heavy volley! Monaco's defense made a serious mistake, and they actually ignored it.  Shearer exists!¡±

    The moment Shearer pumped the ball into the Monaco gate, a huge cheer erupted from the Schalke stands. All Newcastle fans jumped up and raised their hands high!

    In front of the TV, in the bar At that moment, the whole of Newcastle was boiling. All the fans raised their glasses and shouted: "Long live Newcastle! Long live Shearer!"

    The electronic screen above the stands displayed the name of the goal scorer - Alan Shearer, in the 39th minute!

    This is the most important goal in veteran Shearer's career!

    For the first time, Shearer did not raise his right hand after scoring a goal. He was stunned for a moment. After confirming that he had indeed scored the ball, Shearer suddenly let out a loud roar, and then buried his head in the direction of the goalkeeper.Ran over the sidelines.

    After running to the stands occupied by Newcastle fans, Shearer took off his shirt in front of the fans cheering wildly in the stands.

    Wave it violently in your hand!

    As he waved, the Newcastle fans in the stands also made the same move. Two bold female fans even took off their tops, leaving their beautiful upper bodies exposed to the air.

    After venting, Shearer turned around, laughed, and hugged his teammates to celebrate this hard-won goal!

    After the celebration, the referee Nelson ran over and showed Shearer a yellow card. Shearer accepted the yellow card with a smile, then put on his shirt and ran back into his own half.

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    After falling behind by one goal, Monaco's life began to be difficult. Roten on the left made few successful breakthroughs under the joint supervision of Kufuor and Trabelsi. After the lack of crosses from the wing, the two centers  Even though he has no strength in the penalty area, Pulsho can still create some opportunities through his own pulling. The top scorer in the Champions League this season has not even had a threatening shot under Lucio's supervision.

    In the following games, Newcastle continued to bring Monaco into the quagmire of the midfield. Although Roten's performance was still outstanding, he only failed due to Kufuor's relentless marking and Trabelsi's constant interference with his speed.  They could choose to pass the ball into the penalty area after breaking through, but Monaco's two major centers failed to create any threatening offense under the defense of Newcastle's two central defenders who were equally tall, fast and powerful.

    Newcastle, on the other hand, created opportunities again and again through Nie Fei's constant passing in the middle, leaving Monaco's defenders exhausted.

    The first half of the game ended like this, with Newcastle leading by one goal into the second half.

    In the locker room, Mourinho praised the team's performance in the first half, especially captain Shearer. That goal perfectly reflected Shearer's experience, sense of goal and shooting ability. After creating an advantage in the midfield  , he converted the advantage into a goal.

    "To be honest, I originally thought that being able to maintain a zero-to-zero score in the first half was a good result because we consumed a lot of their energy, but you did a much better job than I thought. Now our  The situation has never been better." Mourinho waved his arms and said: "Now we have the absolute advantage on the field. Monaco has no ability to counterattack. In the second half, what we have to do is to continue to expand the score advantage.  Zero is the most unsafe score in the world."

    He turned around and drew on the tactical board: "We can recover a little bit in the second half. Monaco still has twenty minutes at most to counterattack. After this time, they will have no threat to us Kufuor,  Keep an eye on Roten. After Giuly comes off the field, he is the most threatening person in Monaco's midfield. No matter how good their center is, they are all center forwards who need to pass the ball from the side. They have no ability to create scoring opportunities on their own  So your task in the second half is the most important. We have to reduce fouls, don't give Monaco any chance, and then use counterattacks to completely crush their hopes of victory!"

    "With the last forty-five minutes left, victory and the championship will come to us! No one expected before the start of the season that we would be able to reach this point, but we did it! Now, we have to use our performance to  The whole world proves that the Champions League belongs to Newcastle!¡±

    The players all let out a cheer. The Champions League champion is now so close to them. As long as they experience a clean second half, they can win the Big Ears Cup!

    "The world is in our hands!" someone shouted!

    ¡°Become immortal in Gelsenkirchen!¡± someone shouted again.

    Mourinho looked back at Janus who was shouting like this, and laughed: "Have you ever asked an English teacher, Jamien?" The implication is that this is not something you can shout out.  ¡­

    The other players laughed, and Janus shouted: "My English scores are very good!"

    "Okay, Jamie, this is a good sentence. I allow you to collectively shout this sentence when you get on the podium - you take the lead." Mourinho nodded and said: "Of course, that's right.  You can shout like this when you receive the gold medal, otherwise it will become a joke."

    Mourinho¡¯s words are a reminder to everyone - boys, you are not the European champions yet

    "No matter what, after this game is over, you will all have a relaxing holiday But whether you are in a happy mood during this holiday depends on the final result of this game. If you fail to win,  This game,??I think you will also have an uncomfortable holiday So, for your holiday, for our holiday, let us win this game!  "

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 656 Long Live Newcastle

    Chapter 656: Long live Newcastle

    Maybe Deschamps said something during the halftime break. After the start of the second half, Monaco launched a fierce attack.

    Newcastle, who had been prepared for a long time, began to gradually recover. After Giuly came off the field, their defense became much easier. They kept a close eye on Roten and shrunk their defense in the penalty area to offset the high-altitude advantage of the opponent's two centers. Obviously, this defensive tactic was used against Monaco.  It's quite effective.

    Monaco's offense began to be limited to the left. Losing the flexibility of flying on both wings, their offense began to become rigid. They no longer had the flexibility they had when they defeated Real Madrid and Chelsea. After becoming more and more familiar with the opponent's offense,  , Kufuor's physical advantages began to gradually show up.

    At this time, we can see that Monaco's ability to achieve such outstanding results in this season's Champions League was not a fluke. In the absence of one side of the offensive, they only relied on Roten's offensive on the left, and they still started the second half.  Created several opportunities in the past period.

    In the 56th minute, Monaco left back Evra stepped in to assist. Since the attention of Kufuor and Trabelsi was attracted by Roten, Evra was able to smoothly dribble the ball forward!

    Trabelsi dropped Wroten and rushed towards Evra, but before he could get close to Evra, he had already passed the ball.

    The ball drew a weird arc in the penalty area. Given did not dare to attack. Woodgate, who was returning to defense, planned to kick the ball out of the baseline. Even if he gave the opponent a corner kick, there would be no problem, but when he stretched out his foot  Only then did I realize that my judgment was wrong - I couldn't reach the ball!

    Fortunately, Puershao behind him did not expect that the arc of the ball would be so large. He barely stretched out his leg and was unable to poke the ball. The ball hit his thigh and flew out of the baseline - it was too wide.

    Five minutes later, Monaco created another opportunity with another cross from the left by Roten.  But this time Woodgate's defense was excellent. Under his interference, Pulsho's header missed the goal post.

    After missing two opportunities in a row, Deschamps looked quite unhappy. He stood up and called Nonda, another forward on the bench. It seemed that Deschamps was planning to attack from the bottom to the bottom.

    Mourinho also asked the players on the bench to warm up, but he sent all six substitutes except goalkeeper Harper out to warm up at one time.  The idea is to strike later.

    Sure enough, Deschamps replaced midfielder Cisse with Roundup after a dead ball. Mourinho also made a substitution at the same time, but his substitution surprised everyone. He did not replace it with a defender.  Instead of playing forward, he replaced captain Shearer, who scored a goal, with winger Stewart!

    At this time, Mourinho is not only thinking about defense, but counterattack!  Stewart's speed will play a big role when the opponent must press hard.  But not many coaches dare to make such adjustments under such circumstances!

    Shearer was not displeased when he was substituted midway. He hugged Stewart with a smile on his face and left the field. The Newcastle fans in the stands welcomed their captain with huge applause.

    After clapping to the fans, Shearer returned to the sidelines and Mourinho patted him on the back.  Hiller took the water from the assistant coach and sat down on the bench.

    "How do you feel? Alan?" Pei Wei asked with a smile.

    "It feels good." Shearer nodded: "Especially when I scored that goal This was the first time that I felt that scoring a goal was such an exciting thing."

    "You will be even more excited when you lift the Champions League trophy." Pei Wei laughed: "Compared with the feeling of winning the championship. Scoring is nothing! Alan, don't you think you have no regrets?"

    Hiller gave his boss a meaningful look: "That's true"

    These two substitutions show the gap between Deschamps and Mourinho.

    Although Nonda is a relatively capable striker, what he can do on the court is what Pulsho and Morientes can do, and do it better than him. And now Monaco's problem is not in the penalty area.  Lack of forwards.  It was a lack of means to organize the offense - but at this time he sent a somewhat redundant center forward and reduced the number of midfielders.

    Mourinho replaced Stewart and put Ibrahimovic at the front, with Stewart and Nie Fei supporting from behind, which made Newcastle's counterattack faster and more agile.

    Deschamps is just an ordinary excellent coach, while Mourinho is a world-class coach.  Although the gap between them does not seem so big at this time.  But in the future, it will only get further and further away.

    &nbsp; Three centers are crowded in the penalty area.  It doesn't mean that two defenders can't defend them - after all, there is only one ball. When it comes to fighting for the landing point, the number of people is not the most important. What is important is judging the landing point and jumping ability. Three people are not necessarily better than two people.  have more advantages.

    Seeing that the game has entered the 70th minute, Monaco still failed to break the deadlock on the scene. Deschamps's face became more and more anxious, while Mourinho became more and more confident.

    Nonda's shot in the penalty area hit Makelele and went out of the line. Monaco's two central defenders rushed forward. Plus the three centers in the penalty area, Monaco now has a total of eight players near Newcastle's penalty area. Only  A full-back and a defensive midfielder defend near the center circle.

    Mourinho made a gesture to the court. Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic nodded in understanding and did not come back to help defend.

    The Monaco players who were eager to attack did not notice this. After observing the situation in the penalty area, Roten had some difficulties. There were five Monaco players and six Newcastle players. The entire penalty area was full of people, and everyone was working hard.  If you try to shake off an opponent or catch up with an opponent, the situation observed one second may completely change in the next second.

    Luo Teng gritted his teeth and passed the ball into the penalty area - since he couldn't observe it, he passed the ball to the place where the offensive player can reach it most easily!

    The ball flew directly to the back point. Four players from both sides took off at the same time and collided with each other in the air. The final result was that no one touched the ball.  The ball flew out of the penalty area and towards the left sideline.

    The Monaco players ran back dejectedly. They did not return to defense very quickly. It looked like the ball was about to go out of the sideline. They had enough time to press forward.

    But a figure intercepted the ball before it exited the line!  Hart appeared at that place, stopped the ball and immediately passed it straight to Stewart in front!

    Quick counterattack!  Three on three in the frontcourt!

    Hart¡¯s pass coincided with Stewart¡¯s start, and Stewart¡¯s speed did not slow down at all after getting the ball.  Directly passed the center circle!

    Seeing Ibarra coming towards him, Stewart immediately passed the ball across the ball to Nie Fei in the middle, and then continued to accelerate forward.

    After Nie Fei got the ball in the middle, he quickly advanced. The midfielder Zicos in front of him could only retreat sideways - he didn't dare to pounce on him, and he didn't dare to let Nie Fei advance without any hindrance, not to mention how many times he had.  Awkward.

    Nie Fei observed the situation nearby as he advanced. Stewart was on the left, and Ibarra followed him closely.  Ibrahimovic moved a little forward on the right, and Evra, who was returning to defense, was following him closely. The guy in front of him

    After entering the thirty-meter area, Nie Fei began to accelerate. A series of back and forth changes of direction made it impossible for Chicos, who was running extremely awkwardly, to stabilize his center.  After barely falling to the ground to make a tackle but being dodged by Nie Fei, he was finally completely shaken away by Nie Fei!

    Evra sees that Nie Fei has already dumped Zicos. If he dribbles the ball forward alone, then there is no point in staring at Ibrahimovic!

    Just when Evra was about to leave Ibrahimovic to defend Nie Fei, he saw Nie Fei lift his foot.  Pass the ball to Ibrahimovic in front of him!

    Evra immediately focused all his attention on Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic made a feint with his upper body, and then broke through near the baseline!

    Evra immediately rushed over, but Ibrahimovic suddenly stopped. Evra reacted quickly and stopped, staring at Ibrahimovic without blinking.

    Ibrahimovic moved, but he immediately passed the ball out with his feet!

    Nie Fei rushed up from behind.  He volleyed directly near the penalty spot!

    The ball flew into the lower left corner of the goal!  Although Roma made a save, it was still beyond its reach!

    "Two to zero! Newcastle expanded the score in the 70th minute! They already had a chance to win! A beautiful, standard, textbook-like quick counterattack! After Hart passed the ball, Stewart passed the ball, and Nie Fei broke through  After passing the ball and Ibrahimovic's clever counterattack, Nie Fei ended the counterattack with a low shot near the penalty spot! Four passes and one shot. Newcastle has staged such a quick counterattack countless times this season, and  This time the counterattack happened in the Champions League final!¡±

    ??In a bar in Newcastle.

    ??Everyone has a glass of beer in their hands.  It's a favorite drink among England fans while watching football, but at this time.  But no one touched it, everyone's eyes were fixed on the TV hanging above the bar - this was the moment for Newcastle to fight back!

    "Stewart passed the ball to Nie Fei Nie Fei took the ball to the edge of the penalty areaHe passed the ball!  Ibrahimovic gets the ball in the penalty area!  A shake, Evra's defense is very good pass!  Pass the ball!  Nie Fei rushed forward!  Low shot near the penalty spot - Goal!  Nie Fei!  Nie Fei!  Chinese star Nie Fei scored the winning goal for Newcastle!  Long live Newcastle!  "

    With the crazy roar of the commentator on the TV, this small bar also fell into madness. Everyone poured the beer in their glasses into the air, then opened their mouths wide and followed the drops of wine falling from the air, cheering heartily.  On!

    "we are the champion!"

    "We are the kings of the world!"

    ¡°Long live Newcastle!¡±

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 657 The Immortal Legend

    Chapter 657 The Immortal Legend

    "I looked up at the electronic scoreboard hanging above the field for eighty minutes, 3 to 0. I turned my head and looked at John and Tommy on the coaching staff. I said: "That's it, we are European champions.  "Then I turned back to the bench and smiled at the other assistants there, who were waving to me and giving me a thumbs up. It worked! I started thinking about a lot of things that I did when I was coaching football.  What I have never done: the path I have taken, a boy full of dreams, the trials and tribulations, family, faith, tireless fans, history, immortality"

    This is a passage that Mourinho later wrote in his autobiography. It was about this exciting Champions League final.

    Ever since Nie Fei helped Newcastle score the second goal, no one doubted that they would be able to win the European Champions Cup - and a season ago, Newcastle winning the European Champions Cup was regarded as an impossible task, although in  They added many capable players last summer, but according to the odds offered by the three major European betting agencies, Newcastle's odds of winning the championship are as high as 1 to 30. Even after entering the quarterfinals, Newcastle's odds of winning are still 8  The lowest on the team.

    But now, there are only twenty minutes left before Newcastle win the Champions League.

    Seven minutes later, Newcastle scored the winning goal. Ibrahimovic broke into the penalty area and passed the ball. The ball hit defender Rodriguez and changed the line. Jenas, who assisted, calmly volleyed and broke the net. Three goals.  Beat zero, Newcastle's victory is unshakable.

    No one expected that this final would be such a one-sided situation. Before the game, apart from the supporters of both sides, neutral fans and football critics believed that the strength of both sides was evenly matched.  The game will definitely be decided at the last minute and even require an overtime penalty kick. Who knows the game will only last 80 minutes.  Newcastle gained a three-goal lead!

    The big names who supported Monaco in the stands were extremely disappointed. Prince Albert had already left the field early when Nie Fei scored the second goal. Although Prince Rainier III still stayed in the stands with grace, his face was not expressionless.  Great looking.

    British Prime Minister Blair seemed very happy. He kept talking and laughing with the people around him, while the Newcastle fans at the scene kept cheering, waiting for the moment when the game ended.

    Mourinho replaced Ibrahimovic with Viduka five minutes later.  He replaced Nie Fei with defender Dawson. The two of them received cheers no less than Shearer when they came off the field. After this year's outstanding performance, they have established their own status in the hearts of the fans!

    Mourinho handed each of them a bottle of water and whispered: "Wait a minute, our moment is coming soon."

    Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic¡¯s faces were as excited as everyone else¡¯s. They joined the group of substitute players who had been standing on the sidelines for a long time.  I started singing the Newcastle team song "ing home Newcastle" non-stop, waiting for the moment when the game ends!

    "The game is over!" As the referee Nelson blew the whistle to end the game, this sentence came out from the mouths of all commentators around the world. The last heavyweight game of this season's European competition was settled.  , won the championship.  It's Newcastle United from England!

    When the three whistles sounded over the Schalke stadium, huge cheers sounded in the Schalke stands and Newcastle city at the same time!

    Countless bars in Newcastle had beer poured into the air, cars in the streets and alleys of Newcastle sounded deafening whistles, and all the vehicles stopped.  Both passengers and drivers leaned out of the car windows, raised their arms and shouted.

    This scene not only happened in Newcastle, but also happened all over England - Newcastle is the most popular club in England!

    Monaco became the second French team to finish second in a European competition in a week. This season, the two Ligue 1 teams both reached the finals of the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, but both only finished second, continuing the French team's streak.  Poor results in the two major European Cups.

    Deschamps still shook hands with Mourinho in a very graceful manner, and then turned around to comfort his players. At this time, the players and coaches on the Newcastle bench had already rushed into the stadium.  Celebrating the victory crazily with the players on the court!

    Champion cup!  Champion cup!  We won the Champions League, the highest honor for European clubs!

    These are just a few words that are echoing in the minds of all Newcastle people. For a team that has not won any championship in 33 years, it is a big surprise to win the League Cup this season and break the history of no championship.  Yes, butWhat we have obtained now is the European Champions Cup which is far incomparable to the League Cup!

    As the head coach who has led this team to keep moving forward, and as the boss who has injected abundant funds into this team and made them competitive again, Pei Wei and Mourinho have been pursued by the most reporters.  But they ignored these reporters.  Instead, he kept running around the court and hugging every player.

    After calming down for a while.  Mourinho and Pei Wei were interviewed at the same time - for Pei Wei, despite experiencing a rebirth, winning the Champions League this time was an unforgettable special experience!

    "Mr. Mourinho, can I ask you how you feel at this time?"

    Mourinho pursed his lips: "It feels good, very goodespecially when we won this championship after a difficult preparationNo one thought we could do this before, but  We did it, Newcastle are extremely strong and we deserve this championship!¡±

    "Pei, where are you?" The microphone was brought to Pei Wei's mouth again.

    "I said, I came to Newcastle just to win the championship!" Pei Wei opened his mouth and laughed: "But I didn't expect that we could win the Champions League, at least before the start of the season Damn it  Great! But I can tell all Newcastle fans that this championship will definitely not be the last! We will win more championships in the future!¡±

    "Are you challenging other teams?"

    "Challenge? I don't think any club will be afraid of challenges What is the charm of football games? It is constant challenges and growth! Newcastle still has a long way to go. The happiness gained today, I think, will continue to be gained in the future!  "

    After the interview, Pei Wei beckoned all the players and coaches present to come over. They started running near the center circle and ran to a place not far from the stands where the Newcastle fans were before collectively diving towards the lawn and sliding forward!

    The Newcastle fans in the stands applauded even louder than before. This move made Newcastle feel warm in their hearts - at least after winning the championship, the Newcastle club did not forget those of them who also made contributions in the stands.

    After doing all this, Newcastle did not stay on the court any longer. They now have to go back to the locker room to change clothes and prepare to receive the award.

    After taking a hot shower, everyone must change into the T-shirts prepared by the club for this championship, and then go to receive the trophy - there is a golden number "1" on the T-shirt, which means that this time it is  Newcastle won the Champions League for the first time.

    After another crazy celebration in the locker room, Pei Wei and Mourinho could no longer wear their suits, but they didn't care, they also had their share of T-shirts.

    When the Newcastle players appeared in the center of the stadium, the Newcastle fans cheered wildly to welcome the arrival of the champion.

    Monaco¡¯s players and coaches went up to receive the silver medal in obscurity. Except for the Monaco fans who gave them sparse applause to comfort them, no one cared about the silver medal winner.

    Newcastle players lined up to receive their medals. UEFA President Johansson hung the gold medals around their necks one by one and said some words of appreciation.

    When Pei Wei walked up to the podium, Johansson laughed. Johansson had dealt with Pei Wei several times when he was at FIFA, but he never thought that he would meet Pei Wei in such a place.  meet.

    Pei Wei knew what Johansson was laughing at, so he smiled fiercely at Johansson until the UEFA president coughed in embarrassment and hung the gold medal around Pei Wei's neck, whispering while hanging it.  Said: "Peiisn't this taste interesting?"

    "It's very interesting." Pei Wei shook hands with Johansson and said in a low voice, "If you want to give it a try, you can."

    The two laughed at the same time, Pei Wei walked into the middle of the players, and Mourinho walked up.

    "Young coach you have injected a breath of fresh air into European football!" Johansson praised, and Mourinho nodded reservedly: "Thank you for the compliment, sir."

    The last one to come on stage was captain Shearer - although he had already left the field midway, Given immediately returned the captain's armband to Shearer as soon as the game ended. Although this was somewhat illegal, UEFA's presence was  Officials just turned a blind eye - this is the honor Shearer deserves, this respect is a reward for his persistence in Newcastle for eight years.

    "Alan, you are an immortal legend!" Johansson praised while hanging the gold medal on Hillerneck, then turned around and picked up the shining silver trophy.

    Johansson, who was severely fat, obviously had difficulty holding the Big Ear Cup, but he still smiled and handed the trophy to Hiller while saying: "You deserve this! Your championship trophy!"

    "No, sir, Newcastle deserves it." Shearer said, holding back his excitement.

    After receiving the trophy, Hiller took a deep breath, lowered the trophy slightly, and then raised it high above his head!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 658 Newcastle Festival

    The moment Shearer raised the Big Ear Cup above his head, countless red ribbons floated down from the ceiling. At the same time, countless golden ribbons spurted out from behind the podium, and countless confetti flew in the air.  This beautiful stadium is rendered even more like a dream.

    Countless fireworks lit up around the stadium, and the entire night sky turned red. Queen's classic "We Are the Champions" sounded over the stands. In the singing of "We are the champions, we are the kings of the world",  Two big guys, Woodgate and Lucio, picked up Shearer, who was holding the trophy high, and then began to circle the field surrounded by other players and coaches.

    Everywhere the championship trophy goes, it will cause huge cheers - the Monaco fans have already left, and the stands they vacated were unceremoniously occupied by the Newcastle fans. Now they are all heading to Schalke, except  Except for the neutral fans watching the excitement, all of them are Newcastle supporters.

    And the Newcastle fans near the TV will not feel any impatience about this boring walk around the field. They have been holding it in for too long. They are extremely eager to see the ceremony after winning the championship!

    It wasn't until the Newcastle players finished celebrating and entered the locker room that the Newcastle fans in front of the TV reluctantly took their eyes back from the TV, and then began to talk with their partners about the game just now. In the middle, they inevitably expressed their feelings towards the current team.  Newcastle boast.

    "This time it's the Champions League, next time it's the league championship! We are so strong! Look at our main lineup, how many players are under the age of 27! In the next few years, we will definitely dominate the entire  Premier League and even Europe!¡±

    Such words are what Newcastle fans often say.  Fans are insatiable. After winning this Champions League, their appetite, which they have been hungry for for thirty-three years, begins to grow. To a certain extent, the taste of winning the championship is like taking drugs. When you  Once you've had a taste of it, not having it becomes even more painful.

    But, is it really that easy?

    This season Newcastle's performance in the league is considered very good, but it did not show many advantages when facing several traditional strong teams, and Newcastle has been very lucky this season.  At the beginning of the season, when the players are not getting used to each other well enough.  Captain Shearer helped the team get through the most difficult period with his goals one after another. When Shearer began to decline due to physical strength and age, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei had begun to integrate into the team.  , using their abilities to help the team move forward.

    In the Champions League.  Newcastle's luck is extremely good. Except for Real Madrid in the group stage, seven of the eight opponents they faced in the Champions League (including qualifying rounds) were teams that had never won the Champions League.  .  Newcastle's biggest weakness - lack of experience in the Champions League has not been exposed. Even so, they only relied on excellent home results to reach the final. It is conceivable that when they encounter AC Milan, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the knockout rounds, they have such a strong team.  Incomparably rich Champions Cup experience, what kind of setbacks will the local team encounter.

    Of course, under these circumstances, Mourinho and Pei Wei know in their hearts that a wealthy club cannot be formed in a day or two, it requires long-term accumulation, and this does not affect their enjoyment of the championship at this time.

    In the locker room.

    The celebration on the field did not calm down the excitement of Newcastle players.  So after returning to the locker room, they started their own celebration again, and it was even more lawless - there were so many big names in the stands.  There are still so many fans here, so you have to maintain a certain image, right?  And now.  But in the locker room!  This is the team's territory!

    Ten bottles of champagne were being sprayed, and all the Newcastle players were singing loudly. Ibrahimovic even took off his clothes and ran around in the locker room in a pair of underwear. Anyway, the locker room was full of big men.  , and he is not afraid of people saying that he is immoral.

    The door of the dressing room was suddenly pushed open, and Pei Wei walked in with a cheerful face. As he walked, he said loudly: "Boys! Are you dressed? I have booked the best hotel, let's go have a party  Well!"

    A few injections of champagne knocked the rest of his words back into his stomach. The instigators Dawson, Ibrahimovic and Janus stared blankly at Pei Wei, whose body was covered with alcohol and his hair became wet. They were in a daze.  I thought it would be other assistant coaches who came in, but who knew it was actually the club¡¯s top boss?

    The bottle in Ibrahimovic's hand disappeared like magic, and then he smiled and greeted Pei Wei: "Hello, boss"

    Mourinho laughed secretly behind Pei Wei. He knew that this situation would definitely happen, so he deliberately delayed a step.Wei Wei was so proud that he forgot his form and just walked in stupidly.

    "I'm so stupid, really, why didn't I know"

    He muttered a few words silently in his heart, then suddenly turned around and threw his arms towards the locker room, shouting: "Hey! Guys! You got the wrong person! Coach Jose is the one who should accept such a welcome.  ¡±

    "Pei! You can't do this Oh!" Mourinho only had time to shout before he was thrown into the "wolf's den" by Pei Wei. It is estimated that the players usually can't stand that this head coach is worse than them.  Handsome, that drinking spout was ten times more intense than before!

    After the players finished spraying, Mourinho was ten times more embarrassed than Pei Wei. Pei Wei laughed twice, and then shouted loudly before Mourinho could speak: "Guys,  Get ready to take a shower, there will be a richer program tonight! In addition, the club has just made a decision to add a bonus of one million pounds to the winning bonus after returning to Newcastle!  , it will be cashed out immediately!¡±

    The players cheered even louder - apart from the championship, this is what they care about most.

    Everyone is thanking the boss for his generosity. Although Pei Wei is talking about the club's additional bonus, isn't it actually Pei Wei who added it?

    *********************************************

    In this carnival night, Newcastle's players drank countless glasses of beer, and the coaches would not make any interference in the players' behavior - the team should have a holiday in two days, so what kind of restraint is needed?  ?  As long as they don't do anything illegal, neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho will pay attention to what the players do.

    After an extremely crazy night, everyone in Newcastle became energetic when the next day came, because today they will board the flight back to Newcastle, and they will be greeted by 300,000 Newcastle citizens!

    ¡°Wealth that does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night.¡±

    This sentence of Chu Overlord Xiang Yu is still very reasonable - whether it is in China or in Europe, this sentence is applicable. For Newcastle players, especially for players born in Newcastle, it will be  Winning the European Champions Cup back to Newcastle is their second only wish to bring back the League Championship trophy to Newcastle!

    So when the plane arrived over Newcastle, most of the players were in good spirits and they were not exhausted from last night's carnival.

    Near the airport, the entire airport was packed with fans who came to welcome them. Black and white became the main colors near the airport. All the fans were waving their scarves and flags and shouting at the planes in the sky.  shouted.

    When the plane skidded off the runway and came to a stop on the tarmac, reporters and welcoming fans began to squeeze forward, and the police who maintained order began to feel strong pressure.

    ¡°But when the plane¡¯s cabin door opened, the police officers felt the pressure relax at the same time. All the fans stopped moving and looked up at the cabin door as if they were looking up at the sky.

    Mourinho appeared at the door of the cabin. He walked down with a smile. As he moved forward, the shiny silver Big Ear Cup appeared in front of all the fans. Then came out the captain Xi Jinping who was holding the trophy with him.  Le.

    The two people did not walk down, but raised the trophy high at the door of the cabin. At this moment, countless flashlights lit up in the hands of reporters, and the cheers of Newcastle fans were countless times louder than before!

    "This is the European Champions Cup! It comes to Newcastle for the first time! Twenty-two, Newcastle is the 22nd team to win the European Champions Cup, and it is also the first team to win the championship as a non-championship team in the new century.  Cup team!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s our turn to defend the title next time!¡± several fans shouted at the same time.

    Mourinho and Shearer walked down with the trophy. Soon, other players and coaches also walked down. Pei Wei walked at the end, and he also received warm cheers from the fans!

    Newcastle fans all know that it was precisely because of this Chinese who made them unhappy at first that he brought them two championship trophies!

    "Newcastle people!" After the scene became quiet for a while, Pei Wei stepped forward, put his hands on the top of the trophy on the ground, and said loudly: "Thirty-three years later, Newcastle people finally won the heavyweight championship again.  Champion! Are you excited?¡±

    "Excited!" All the fans shouted loudly.

    "I'm excited too!" Pei Wei waved his hand heavily: "But I assure you, we will still taste this excitement in the future! Do you believe it?"??¡±

    "Believe it!" shouted like a landslide and tsunami.  "Well! Now party! It's Newcastle's festival!"

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 659 This Summer (Part 1)

    After the Army Cup ends, for most players, their vacation has ended, but for those players with higher salaries and prominent European international status, their vacation has not yet begun.

    2004 is a major competition year. The European Championship and Asian Championships begin in the summer. The Champions League final ends on May 26th, and the first game of the European Championship is on June 13th.  There is only more than half a month between the two, and for Newcastle's European internationals, they have almost no time to rest.

    And next season the team will be concentrated in late July. For them, this summer, the rest time is only a pitiful half a month

    There are six players in the Newcastle team who will participate in the European Championships. Among them, Woodgate, Dyer and Janas were selected for the England national team. Robert impressed the French team coach Santini with his outstanding performance in the Premier League this season.  , and Makelele was selected together with him, and Ibrahimovic was selected for the Swedish national team.

    In addition, Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech, who will join the team next season, has also been selected for the Czech national team. In addition, Nie Fei will participate in the Asian Cup in July, so before the start of this season, Mourinho faces  It will be a broken team.

    Pei Wei has no good solution for this. The conflict between the national team and the club has been around for a long time. The head coach of every club hopes that his team will always be complete, but the national team will always let a team  The club team has become incomplete, and the head coach of the national team is always complaining that the club is not cooperative enough, so that their tactics cannot be deeply understood by the players.

    To put it bluntly, each country has different interests.  Therefore, it is impossible to resolve the contradiction in this aspect.

    In order to comfort Mourinho - although Mourinho did not seem to need comfort, Pei Wei decided to take his whole family and watch the entire European Championship with the Mourinho family. Although Pei Wei believed that this European Championship  There won't be any changes before Sai He is reborn. After all, his influence has not yet affected the European Championships.

    Mourinho is very happy with this invitation, as a professional head coach of a European club.  When there is a big game, it is their job to watch the game live - to check the status of their players during the game.  Observe the level of opponent players and discover possible newcomers Since Pei Wei is paying the bill, no one will gossip even if he takes his family with him to Portugal.

    During the process of watching the game, Pei Wei did not show off such words as "Greece will win the championship".  He is not that shallow yet. After all, it doesn't matter if he does such things occasionally, but speaking out the results like a prophet every time will definitely arouse people's suspicion.  Mourinho is a very smart man, and Pei Wei does not intend to let him see anything.

    While watching the game, Pei Wei and Mourinho naturally paid more attention to the games of Newcastle's six international players. Makelele is now the absolute main force of the French national team, but Robert has no chance to play. In England, three Newcastle internationals  Players are even less likely to get a chance to play. Woodgate's competitors are Ferdinand, Terry and Campbell. Dyer's position includes Beckham and Joe Cole, and Janas is even worse.  Gerrard and Lampard firmly occupy the center position of England's midfield, so where can there be room for him.  Probably only Ibrahimovic's position is the most stable. He and Larsson are the unbreakable forward partner of the Swedish national team.

    Of course, Pei Wei was not idle when watching the ball.  He already knew that it would be impossible to discover any new players in this European Championship, besides.  With Newcastle's current status as the new European champion, the temptation for players is also quite large.

    He is busy with the summer warm-up match. Bayern Munich is very interested in going to China to play a warm-up match in the summer, while Inter Milan is a little hesitant. In the future, Inter Milan is probably the most popular European club among Chinese fans.  The club is the only European giant that has not been to China since the 1990s. Their annual summer training is held in the Middle East. This is because they cooperate with a consortium in Dubai on youth training and echelon building.

    However, Inter Milan and Yunjia Tianyu have also cooperated for many years. It is impossible not to ignore Pei Wei's invitation to Moratti. After discussing with the newly appointed head coach Mancini, Inter Milan agreed to conduct a one-week training camp in China.  Training and competition.

    Of course, Pei Wei will not only do this little thing this summer - for club owners, the annual transfer period is their busiest thing, except for Pei Wei who likes to give himself an assistant coach title and spend all day with the first team  Except for the bosses who deal with each other, the other bosses are the most relaxed after the start of the season.

    Although they won the European Champions Cup last season, both Pei Wei and Mourinho knew clearly in their hearts that??, Newcastle is still far from a world-class giant.

    Shearer can't play for a few more years. He is already thirty-four years old. Maybe this age is not too old, but for a forward, this is the age when he is about to retire. After Shearer, the captain of the Magpies is  Who, that's a question worth considering.

    Although Newcastle has never lacked local players, that is already a thing of the past. Starting from Newcastle's main lineup last year, Given may be a good candidate. Although he is Irish, he has been in Newcastle for a long time.  Time, but Cech will come to Newcastle next year. Given may not be able to compete with him by then. A substitute will definitely not be able to be the captain. Woodgate is also possible, but after all, he is not a player born in Newcastle. Janas is still  He is young, and he was also trained by Nottingham Forest. Dyer cannot guarantee the main position

    Other non-English players Mourinho will not consider for the time being, unless he stays at Newcastle for a long time, otherwise for a club that has always been proud of its local flag, letting a foreigner serve as the team's captain  Captain is simply unthinkable.

    Looking at the major European giants, which one does not have its own local flag?  Manchester United's Keane is half English, Arsenal's Henry also wore the captain's armband after a long time after becoming the King of Highbury, Chelsea has Terry, Liverpool has Gerrard, AC Milan has Maldini,  Real Madrid has Raul, Barcelona has Guardiola before him and Xavi after him, Juventus has Del Piero, and although Inter Milan¡¯s Zanetti is Argentinian, Inter Milan itself is an international team, and Zanetti  He came to Inter Milan in his early twenties and stayed there for ten years. He fully deserves the captaincy.

    Obviously, Newcastle does not have such a person now. Maybe Shearer can still play for another year, but Pei Wei and Mourinho must start making preparations now.

    In addition, there is the issue of youth training. Although Newcastle's echelon construction is also quite famous in England, the one they are currently using is somewhat outdated. Pei Wei plans to invest some funds to improve youth training facilities.  He has never been stingy in terms of training, and it is very likely that the echelon teams from China will also train in this training ground in the future. By doing this, Pei Wei can be regarded as keeping the good news from others.

    The rest Newcastle's status is different now. As the European champions, they must have sponsors and sponsorship fees worthy of their status. Pei Wei can't stand the sponsorship fees in the past.

    Naturally, the club's financial staff will negotiate for the chest advertisement. Pei Wei doesn't want to change the Northern Rock Bank advertisement on the chest. After all, this is an old local bank in Newcastle. It may be troublesome to change it, but Pei Wei doesn't want to change it on the chest.  The revenue from advertising is only a little over two million pounds a year.

    As for the jersey, Pei Wei has already planned to change it. Now there is only one year left in the Adidas contract. Pei Wei does not intend to renew the contract, although Adidas has shown intentions in this regard after winning the Champions League championship.  However, they were only willing to pay a maximum of five million pounds, and Pei Wei refused immediately - why are the sponsorships for the jerseys of those wealthy clubs tens of millions, and we only have five million?  We are now the world champions!

    The reason why Pei Wei is so confident is that he has reached an intention to cooperate with the domestic Li Ning Group. In one year, the two parties will formally reach an intention to cooperate. This is a win-win situation for both parties. When Newcastle carries Li Ning's name on its chest,  When Chinese advertisements appear in the Champions League, it will play an immeasurable role in opening up the international market for Li-Ning Group, and Li-Ning's good domestic sales network can also sell Newcastle's genuine jerseys to all parts of China - Pei Wei naturally will not  Making the mistake of other giants, the price of jerseys can easily reach hundreds of euros. By then, the price of Newcastle fans will be controlled within the range that a Chinese fan can afford while ensuring profits. Only in this way can the Chinese market be truly developed.

    European clubs want to develop the Chinese market. They just come to play a high-paying warm-up match in the summer, open a few specialty stores with extremely luxurious facades and extremely expensive items, or open a few stores with hanging  A restaurant with a club namethat's definitely not enough.

    As Chinese fans, they generally don¡¯t have much money in their hands. Even if they do, they are not those European fans who have supported a certain team since their ancestors. They are willing to save money to buy genuine jerseys to support the club  Even if there are, there won't be too many such fans.

    What they can accept is that they can buy jerseys to wear when playing football for less than one hundred yuan. Therefore, in China, if compared with the sales volume of genuine jerseys, how can those genuine jerseys of European teams that easily cost hundreds of euros?  The sales of authentic jerseys of domestic teams that cost 100 yuan are not as good.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 660: This Summer (Part 2)

    Pei Wei is very clear about this. Let¡¯s take it as an example before he was reborn. Basically, all the teenagers watching football are wearing the jerseys of European giants. Most teams also have complete sets of jerseys, but Pei Wei dares to say that, 100%  Ninety-nine of them are pirated, costing dozens of yuan each - which Chinese fan is willing to wear a genuine jersey worth 100 euros to play football?

    No European club owner or market development manager knows this better than Pei Wei. If you want to sell jerseys to China, the price must not be higher than 100 yuan. Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s jerseys have never exceeded 100 yuan.  There are some with high prices, but the quantity is very small, and they are basically bought by people for collection.

    The reason why those European giants failed in China is because they do not understand China's national conditions.

    There is a saying that "it takes three generations to cultivate a nobleman." The same goes for fans. Those European fans who regard football as their life and are willing to use everything to support the club cannot be cultivated in a few years. It is through tradition and continuation.  And it will take a long time for almost all clubs to have a large number of loyal fans. They save money and save money to buy genuine jerseys every season to support their clubs -  You know, basically the more famous clubs in Europe will launch new styles of jerseys every season, which is also an important source of their income.

    ¡°In China, at least for a long period of time, fans will only support the club in this way if they have no worries about their income and life.

    That¡¯s why Pei Wei has full confidence that Newcastle¡¯s authentic jerseys will occupy a large share of the Chinese market in the future.

    Of course, Pei Wei will not forget his purpose of acquiring the Newcastle club - not to play football manager games in real life and let a super giant be born in his hands - if it is just to enjoy the fun, he might as well acquire it  A middle and lower European club.  That sense of accomplishment seems a little greater.

    ¡°Using Newcastle Club as a springboard to maximize the exchanges between Chinese players and European football is his purpose.

    Due to the current limitations of European football for non-EU players, we can only take our time. As already famous Chinese players, they can enter Europe through various means. What Pei Wei wants to provide is only for those young players.  Offer a little help.  For example, Newcastle will soon reach an agreement with Yunjia Tianyu.  Every year, an echelon of Yunjia Tianyu will spend a year in Newcastle, where they will learn how to live in the UK, how to adapt to European football, and compete with English players of the same age.  Participate in various regional and national competitions If any of them are spotted by scouts from other teams, Yunjia Tianyu will decide whether to release them based on the actual situation.

    Pei Wei knew that this approach would not achieve very good results.  But it can set an example for other Chinese clubs - after other Chinese clubs find their own partner clubs in Europe, more young players will be able to experience the atmosphere of European football in advance.

    The first ten years after the start of the professional league was a golden period for the rapid development of Chinese football. Historically, they missed this golden period, but now, under Pei Wei's conscious intervention and guidance, they have successfully passed it.  During this golden period, it achieved rapid development and became a pivotal team in Asia, and also gained a certain status in the world - but that was just the end of it.  It is impossible for Chinese football to immediately become a world-class team and a strong contender for the World Cup championship in the next decade What did the third show in 2002 mean? That World Cup itself was not a normal World Cup.  If this result is to be used as a measure of future World Cup results, then it will definitely die ugly.

    What Chinese football can do now.  We just need to accumulate strength and foundation, and try to cultivate a few more world-class players before Nie Fei, Adriano, Deco and other stars who are almost difficult to appear in China again grow old.

    It¡¯s very simple to say, but look at South Korea and Japan, which have spent so many years in the past history and failed to cultivate a player with world-class strength, you will know how difficult it is.

    Although China¡¯s potential is much greater than that of Japan and South Korea, it is still a very difficult thing.

    It is expected that the so-called "golden generation" can only achieve glory within a certain period of time, but if you want to ensure long-term glory, you can only work hard on reserves and basic strength. Pei Wei does not want China to be like Bulgaria, who won the World Cup in one World Cup.  Immediately after good results, the fall began.

    So, even when you have outstanding results and brilliant results, don¡¯t get carried away and think that as long as this continues, Chinese football will become world-class Silently and activelyAccumulate strength

    Don¡¯t be impatient even when you fail temporarily, and follow the right path step by step. Only in this way can the entire Chinese football remain competitive for a long time.

    Pei Wei does not think that he is the "godfather" of Chinese football, but he believes that he has the responsibility to do these things-people always have to do something meaningful in this life, right?

    If Pei Wei only relied on his ability to predict the club at the beginning, then now he has full confidence that the Chinese football team will still be on the right path after 2006 - because he has begun to slowly  We must grasp the laws of football development, and the virtuous cycle of Chinese football now has considerable driving force. The wheel of history has turned, and no one can let it stop.

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    The 2004 European Championship is destined to be an unforgettable one:  The Lacon Stadium defeated the host Portugal 2-1, which also made Portugal's head coach, the 2002 world champion coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, then draw with Spain. The result of four points in two games was enough for them to win the championship.  After losing to Russia, they still qualified in the group. After achieving this result, everyone thought that their miracle ended here, because their opponent in the quarter-finals was the defending champion France.

    But the Greeks explained everything with their performance-Charisteas killed the French with a textbook header in the 65th minute, and then fell in front of them were the golden generation of the Czech Republic and  Portugal are desperate to win their first European title at home.

    Three to zero, the Greek team demonstrated the pragmatism on the football field to the fullest. In the six games of the European Championship, except for the first game where they scored two goals, they scored in the other five games.  Only one goal was scored, but they won the championship with seven goals in six games.

    Although there is a quite classic event in this European Championship, the Czech Republic made a huge comeback to defeat the Netherlands in a confrontation. Ibrahimovic used an incredible scorpion tail to break through the gate guarded by Buffon. France scored two goals in the last few minutes.  Reversal of England, England and Portugal's fierce battle for penalty kicks But the most impressive thing is still the Greek team.

    They have no stars, only the whole team.

    Some media are lamenting that this Greek championship will make conservative football popular. From the perspective of ordinary fans, this makes sense. Since victory can be won by just relying on solid defense and one or two quick counterattacks, who else would think  How to break through the opponent's door?  One-to-zeroism will become the mainstream of world football, and increasingly boring games will drive fans away, eventually leading to the demise of football as a sport

    Both Pei Wei and Mourinho sneered at this. The conservative trend in world football is no longer a day or two. In the increasingly stressful professional football world, winning has become the only way for the head coaches to continue.  As they continue to work, naturally the head coaches will start to become more and more conservative.

    After Brazil won the World Cup three times, the golden period of offensive football has passed. Of all the teams that have won the World Cup since then, which one is not a team with solid defense?  Without defense, there will be no championship. This has become a consensus in world football.

    ??Apart from a few coaches such as Wenger and Zaccheroni who still insist on offensive play, which other famous coach is using such tactics?  Rijkaard is still in labor pains, and Schuster is only coaching small and medium-sized teams. Mancini?  He did impress Moratti with his beautiful football, but after a few seasons, he made Inter Milan even more Juventus than Juventus.

    Needless to say, Capello, who led Real Madrid to win the league championship and ended the frozen period without a championship, was kicked out by Real Madrid, which proves how ugly his tactics are.

    And Pei Wei also believes that Mourinho is not a stickler for rules. He doesn't care whether the game is beautiful or not, as long as he can win. Premier League fans are not as picky as La Liga fans.

    "Jose, after watching the European Championship, what are you going to do next?" Pei Wei asked Mourinho.

    "Prepare for next season." Mourinho simply replied.

    "Okay." Pei Wei nodded: "You make a list of players you want to introduce next season, and I will handle it This summer has only just begun, and we all still have a lot to do."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 661 Mourinho¡¯s Plan

    After the European Championships, Mourinho broke up with Pei Wei. He didn't know what to do, and he didn't need to know. All he had to do now was enjoy the vacation and then make plans for the next season.

    He probably guessed what Pei Wei was going to do, which was just to contact about cooperation matters, work hard for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s echelon to come to Newcastle for a year, and discuss cooperation matters with sponsors again

    To put it bluntly, in addition to benefiting the club, the things Pei Wei does can also indirectly help Chinese football. This is not an easy thing to do.

    Therefore, Mourinho has always admired Pei Wei. With Pei Wei's wealth and ability, there is no problem in being a comfortable club president. He can help a club achieve unprecedented glory, and then be worshiped by the fans.  ¡ª¡ªBut he didn't do this, or he was not just doing these things. This also made him a lot busier, but Pei Wei seemed to enjoy it.

    Although being the head coach of Newcastle, or to be precise under Pei Wei, his power is much smaller than that of other Premier League coaches, Mourinho is still willing to do so.

    He does not need to manage the club's planning. He is only responsible for the team. The composition of the team, which players need to be bought, which players who do not meet the team's strength should be transferred, and what is good in the youth team.  of young players who can be promoted

    Thanks to him having a generous boss who does not require him to sell his main players in exchange for transfer funds. Moreover, this boss, like himself, is a person who loves football very much and will not stop talking about football even when eating.  Besides, when you work under an owner who can provide you with almost constant transfer funds, why bother with such things as breaking even?  Isn't this kind of work more pure?

    The reason why a dictator like Mourinho is willing to work under Pei Wei is because he can be happier. Think about Ferguson who wants to take care of all the affairs of Manchester United. Think about how he can only think about everything by himself every season.  To dig out young players, even Wenger can build a championship lineup with only a few million pounds in transfer fees per season. Mourinho feels that he is lucky enough.

    Maybe I¡¯m a little behind you in terms of experience.  But the environment I live in is much better than yours If I can't gain an advantage over you even in this way.  So am I still Jose Mourinho?

    If before becoming the head coach of Newcastle, Mourinho still had some doubts about whether he could adapt quickly after three and a half years away from European football, then after this successful season, Mourinho has no doubt that he can adapt quickly.  Become a world-class head coach, become one of Ferguson, Wenger, Capello, Sacchi, Lippi, Hitzfeld, Daum one of them.  And it¡¯s the most special one.

    The reason why he has such confidence is not only because Newcastle won the Champions League - Mourinho has a clear understanding of this champion. Newcastle is probably the luckiest Champions League winner since the new century.  They did not meet a former champion team in the entire knockout round. Manchester United was eliminated by Real Sociedad, and then they eliminated Real Sociedad, which was no longer energetic. AC Milan was eliminated by Deportivo La Coruna, and then they eliminated Deportivo La Coruna, which was already overdrawn.  , Real Madrid and Chelsea were eliminated by Monaco, and then lost their strongest attacker after only 20 minutes in the final, almost handing the championship to Newcastle - if it were not for knowing that Pei Wei would not be doing the behind-the-scenes work  If so, Mourinho would wonder if UEFA was deliberately giving Newcastle a championship.

    What gives him confidence is that although Newcastle has won and lost in games against Manchester United and Arsenal.  But he has never lost to famous coaches such as Ferguson and Wenger in head-to-head confrontations. He has even defeated Irueta, Deschamps and other well-known coaches in Europe. It was in these games.  He gained a lot of self-confidence!

    In the new season, he is even more ready to do something big.

    Not only do we have to face powerful players like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea in China.  In the European arena, we also have to play against giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ??Inter Milan, AC Milan, Bayern, etc. Only by playing against such giants can we truly reflect the strength of Newcastle and its own value!

    Therefore, preparations this summer are very important. Although they won the European Champions Cup, Newcastle's lineup still has big shortcomings. Bellamy on the forward line has always been out of tune with the whole team. Mourinho has planned  Give up on this weird-tempered Welsh genius, but as the only speed forward among the four forwards, how to make up for this shortcoming is naturally the top priority.

    Shearer won't play for too long, but Mourinho has already found a replacement for himMake up, that is Drogba from Ivory Coast. Although no one else knows it, Pei Wei and Mourinho feel that

    , after Drogba and Ribery spent an amazing season, they must be Newcastle.

    But once Drogba comes, problems will definitely arise. Even if Bellamy leaves, Newcastle will still have four forwards in the lineup (Congolese Lualua has been forgotten by Mourinho, and he does not have the ability.  In the current Newcastle formation), but the four forwards are all centers, that is, they are all forwards who have to be at the front and rely on their teammates to give them the ball. Although Ibrahimovic can also retreat, the four forwards  Not having a different type of person in it is obviously very dangerous.

    Therefore, in addition to Drogba, Newcastle will definitely buy a striker this year. He must have good speed and skills, have certain individual combat capabilities, his strength must not be bad, and he must also be mentally prepared to be a substitute Although he has never been in Europe.  There is no shortage of good forwards, but it is really difficult to meet the above conditions.

    Although it is difficult, Mourinho does not intend to give up. After all, if the forwards are all of the same type, it means that the tactics are monotonous. This season, Newcastle's tactics are a bit monotonous, but they did not encounter a very strong opponent in the Champions League.  , this shortcoming is not exposed.

    In addition, Newcastle's frontcourt attackers are in very good condition this season, but Mourinho cannot expect them to maintain this state forever. After all, Shearer is already thirty-four and will definitely not be able to perform in the next new season.  There will be too stable appearances. Ibrahimovic is not stable yet, and his performance is good and bad. Viduka has also begun to decline. A forward who relies on his body to make a living will decline quickly once he gets old.

    Look at Christian Vieri - of course he is still the king of Inter Milan now. When he was 32 years old, he terminated his contract with Inter Milan and went to his local rival AC Milan. At 32 years old, he is not too old for a striker. At this age  Baggio, Del Piero, and Inzaghi are all still in good condition, but Vieira only scored one goal in eight appearances in the season when he went to AC Milan, and then played in Monaco, Sampdoria, Atalanta and  Florence went back and forth, and although there were wonderful goals, the all-conquering center never appeared in front of the fans again.

    The defense also needs to make changes. The center backs are okay. Newcastle has center backs that are the envy of all Premier League teams. Woodgate, Lucio and Dawson are all tall but not slow to turn around. They have excellent judgment and headers.  An excellent defender with excellent abilities. Although Woodgate still has some qualities of a glass man, the presence of Dawson can completely make up for it. Coupled with a young Taylor who is willing to be a substitute, Newcastle's central defender configuration is quite outstanding.

    It is the right back that worries Mourinho. Both Trabelsi and Kufuor have their own characteristics, but each has its own shortcomings. Kufuor rarely assists when he is on the court, while Trabelsi assists.  The gaps in front and behind are also fatal, but it is really difficult to find excellent full-backs in Europe now, not to mention the issue of labor certification.

    The left back is okay. Bernard has excellent offensive and defensive abilities and has plenty of physical fitness, while Hart has rich experience and excellent free kicks. Both of them performed well taking turns playing the main role.

    The midfielder was Newcastle's best performance last season, and it was also the part that satisfied Mourinho the most. Although midfielder Makelele is thirty years old, he is still in excellent condition. Janus  He is becoming more and more mature, and veteran Speed ??is also a reliable substitute. After having Franck Ribery, Newcastle's midfield is already quite perfect. Maybe it is enough to add one or two people in the middle of the midfield.  Many people have been transferred, and Solano is already preparing to transfer. As a Peruvian international, he could only get playing opportunities in cup games and unimportant games last season, and he was in competition with Nie Fei and Dyer.  There is no advantage. Viana also played very few games last season. Mourinho did not look at him differently because he was his compatriot. He could not compare with Robert in terms of experience, and could not compare with Stewart in terms of speed and adaptability. Viana did not want to  He is wasting his talents on the bench. After all, he is only 21 years old and needs training in the game.

    The specific situation is almost like this. In addition to Cech, Ribery and Drogba, who have been determined to be introduced in advance, Mourinho also needs a speedy forward, a central midfielder, and a midfielder.  A right back - the latter refers to the case where a suitable candidate is available.

    This season is different from last season. Last season was almost like tearing down the entire team and rebuilding it - buying ten players, transferring twelve players, and replacing half of the entire team. This is because last season  Newcastle has too many players who are not suitable or worthy of a team competing for the championship, and this season they just need to find out and fill in the gaps, and Mourinho does not want hisThere is too much turmoil in the team.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 662 Benitez is here

    After the championship, the European international players began to take less time off than last year, but for the leadership of major European clubs, their season has already begun.

    For Premier League teams, this summer will not be a quiet one either. Chelsea head coach Ranieri was dismissed by Abramovich after the last game of last season. For the ambitious Abramovich  Said that the third place in the Premier League and the semi-finals of the Champions League did not satisfy his appetite, especially when Newcastle, which also underwent major changes, won the second place in the Premier League and the Champions League championship.

    So he needed to find a coach who could lead the team further. He once fell in love with Mourinho, but Pei Wei resolutely rejected him, and Abramovich's strength last season also made Mourinho very happy.  Unhappy - he doesn't need a strong chairman who may interfere with him at any time. Pei Wei is much better than Abu in this regard.

    Liverpool are in the same situation as Chelsea. After failing to enter the Champions League for two consecutive years, Liverpool's management can no longer tolerate Houllier's poor performance. Together with Chelsea, they set their sights on leading Valencia to a double last year.  Spanish head coach Benitez.

    After one of his most successful seasons, Ben¨ªtez's time at Mestalla seemed to be coming to an end, although in three seasons at Valencia he did what even his predecessor, considered  This is something that Cooper, the best coach in Valencia's history, has not been able to do - win two league championships in three years and a UEFA Cup championship, but with chairman Jaime Orti and the entire management  It is no secret and news that the conflicts between the layers made it impossible for him to endure his time in Valencia anymore.

    After the season ended, Benitez began to work at home, but everyone knew it.  This period of time will not last long - the current Benitez is not the Benitez who was kicked out by the Spanish second division teams, but now he is a famous coach.

    But obviously, it is difficult for Liverpool to compete with Chelsea. Although they are the best team in the history of English football-but these days, history is no longer popular. The two-time Champions League winner Nottingham Forest is still in the League One.  , now it should be called the English Championship - Ups and Downs.

    Chelsea can play in the Champions League.  Liverpool can only play in the UEFA Cup.  Chelsea can offer high salaries, and Liverpool certainly cannot compare with the wealthy Chelsea in this regard. In the same way, Abramovich can use enough money to let Benitez buy any player he wants.  But Liverpool cannot compare with Chelsea in this regard

    ¡°More importantly, only at Chelsea can Benitez form a sufficient confrontation with Mourinho and Wenger, the two seniors and juniors. Liverpool does not have this strength now so not long after the European Championship ended.  Such news came from Stamford Bridge. Spanish head coach Rafael Benitez resigned as head coach of Valencia and took up the position of head coach of Chelsea. The contract lasts for four years and has an annual salary of 5 million pounds.

    At the press conference, Abramovich smiled happily. He believed that he had found the best coach candidate for Chelsea. Benitez still had no smile on his face, but it was obvious that he was interested in coming to the Premier League to accept a new challenge.  Very interested.

    From now on.  Benitez may be a good fit for Chelsea. The reason why he had a bad relationship with the team's board of directors in Valencia is because the Valencia club is stingy.  Moreover, powers overlap and relationships are complex.  There is obviously no problem in this regard at Chelsea. Abramovich's generosity is world-famous, and Chelsea is also his own club - this provides the necessary conditions for Benitez to flourish.

    After hearing the news, Pei Wei laughed and called Mourinho: "Jose, Rafael's salary now exceeds yours How is it? What do you think?"

    "I am a Champions League winning coach, you should give me more salary" Mourinho immediately said: "At least it can't be less than a UEFA Cup winning coach, right?"

    "No problem, I'm happy to. I'm even willing to sign a ten-year long-term contract with you." Pei Wei said with a smile: "But don't you think it's interesting? The professor is at Arsenal, Rafael is at Chelsea, you  In Newcastle Yunjia Tianyu's three generations of foreign coaches are now all gathered in the Premier League. What would you think? What would Rafael think, and what would the professor think? The three of you gathered together and used your own football with each other in the 02 World Cup?  When you want to influence others with your ideas, have you ever thought about today?¡±

    Mourinho was stunned. He held the phone and remained silent for a long time, and then suddenly asked: "Did you expect this a long time ago? Pei."

    Pei Wei lied: "No, Jose, I didn't expect Choosing the Premier League was the result of careful consideration at that time. I didn't even know that Rafael would come to Chelsea. After all, he did a great job in Valencia."  Yes, if I were the boss of Valencia, I would definitely notLetting him go, letting go of a coach who has won two league championships in three years, is simply blind But this is good news for me. I am happy to see the three former

    Head coach Yu is meeting in the Premier League.  "

    Mourinho shook his head. He felt a little helpless at Pei Wei's sometimes bad taste. However, deep down in Mourinho's heart, he was indeed a little excited about Benitez's arrival. Yunjia Tianyu and the other three  Among foreign head coaches, Benitez is undoubtedly the most successful. Even if he led Yunjia Tianyu to win two league championships, he still could not reach the heights of Benitez - this made Mourinho who never refused to admit defeat.  Austria was a little unconvinced, but he had no chance to prove that he was better than Benitez. After coming to Europe, Newcastle had no chance to play against Valencia - and now, this opportunity has come!

    ¡°Are you excited? Jose.¡±

    Although he couldn't see Mourinho's expression across the phone, Pei Wei still guessed Mourinho's mood: "Think about it, next season, in addition to Wenger and Ferguson, your opponents will also  There will be an addition of Raphael He is a real master of tactics, both locally and overall. With him, the Premier League will be more difficult next season, and he is a coach who is very good at playing cup games.  We will also have a strong opponent in the Champions League.¡±

    "You're right, I'm very excited." Mourinho admitted this: "The Premier League is much more competitive and interesting than the Chinese LeagueStrong opponents, strong teams, strong coaches -  ¨DThis is what excites me.¡±

    "Only strong opponents can keep us active forever." Pei Wei smiled happily: "Especially because this opponent is an old friend"

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    Pei Wei will not "make new friends and forget old friends". In fact, from the day he took over Newcastle and brought Mourinho to the Premier League, he has been looking forward to this day - successively in Yunjia Tianyu  The three coaches who have coached occupy the head coaching positions of three of the top four in the Premier League. What kind of beautiful flowers will bloom from this level of collision?

    Although Benitez came to a different place, from "Red Army" Liverpool to "Blue Army" Chelsea, it is no wonder that the arrival of Pei Wei has affected the pattern of the Premier League to a great extent, among which the biggest  The victim is probably Liverpool. Historically, Liverpool defeated Newcastle by one point this season and won fourth place in the Premier League. After Benitez arrived, they won a championship in the following season.  The greatest reversal in the 50-year history of the Cup won them the fifth Champions League title in their history, and then began their road to revival. However, the arrival of Pei Wei allowed Liverpool to only finish fifth this season.  After losing Benitez as head coach, their recovery may be delayed indefinitely.

    Reality is sometimes so cruel. Historically, both Newcastle and Liverpool have reached turning points this season, but historically it was Liverpool who started their revival through fourth place in the league, while Newcastle began to sink infinitely after finishing fifth. But now,  It just fell off.

    Sometimes the difference between revival and destruction is just one ranking difference

    Liverpool is relatively pitiful. Newcastle not only took away their qualification for the Champions League, but also indirectly took away their head coach - if it weren't for Pei Wei, who should have succeeded in Porto and then became the world's highest paid head coach at Chelsea.  If Rinho is brought to China first and then to Newcastle, Chelsea will not compete with Liverpool for Benitez.

    You must know that with Abramovich's arrogant character and little knowledge of football, what he wants must be the best - the "best" refers to Mourinho who won the Champions League, and "only" just won the  Benitez, a La Liga and UEFA Cup champion, is not yet considered "the best".

    So he initially contacted Mourinho, but after being rejected, he turned his attention to Benitez. Maybe now the Russians still think simpler, the best coach and the best players will naturally be able to  Get the best results.

    It¡¯s impossible for Benitez not to know this. He is a proud man, and of course he will use every means in the new season to prove Abramovich¡¯s mistakes at the beginning. Benitez looks calm and calm on the surface, but in the new season  At heart, he is also a passionate person, but his way of expression is more restrained and not as arrogant as Mourinho.

    But this time the way Benitez announced his arrival in the Premier League seemed a bit arrogant - the next day, Wenger and Mourinho received a text message at the same time.

    Three simple words: "I'm here." The signature below is Rafael Benitez.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 663: The First Worth

    Niites' arrival at Stamford Bridge did not cause much excitement in England, but it caused a huge response in faraway China.

    Among the four teams participating in the European Champions Cup in the Premier League this season, namely Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle, the top four teams in the Premier League last season, except for Manchester United's Ferguson, the other three head coaches have different nationalities and ages.  Different, different experiencesbut they have one thing in common, that is, they have all coached at Yunjia Tianyu for a long time!

    The head coaches of the three major Premier League clubs have all coached in the Chinese league for a period of time, which is enough to make the Chinese people proud. Especially after entering the 21st century, the number of Chinese Premier League fans has increased a lot, even more than the traditional number.  The trend of Serie A, which has the largest number of Chinese fans, and the increasing connections between the Premier League and Chinese football have also made Chinese fans pay more attention to Great Britain.

    Among the three coaches, Wenger stayed in China for the shortest time, only one and a half years, and one of the years was spent in the then second-tier League A B. However, in the hearts of Chinese fans, the personable Wenger  Wenger is more worthy of their liking, not only because he helped Yunjia Tianyu win the A-B championship and the FA Cup championship, but also because of his outstanding performance at Arsenal.

    In fact, in terms of results, Wenger's Arsenal are not particularly outstanding. They have won three Premier League championships and three FA Cup championships in ten years. However, in the Champions League, which is the most important thing for Chinese fans, Wenger's team's performance was lackluster.  The quarterfinals this season were Wenger's best result in the Champions League when he was at Arsenal.

    He is respected by Chinese fans mainly because of his insistence on offensive play, which turned Arsenal, a once rough and unattractive team, into the most beautiful football club on the European continent, even if it is not as good as Manchester United's Ferguson in terms of results.  .  But his reputation is even higher than that of the Scots.

    Chinese fans also have a very good impression of Benitez, but that is more due to the wonderful days when he led the Chinese national team, entered the World Cup finals for the first time, and scored a goal in the World Cup for the first time.  The first time he scored in the World Cup, the first time he won the World Cup Rafael Benitez has created so many firsts for Chinese football, which is enough for him to have a supreme position in the hearts of Chinese fans.  status.

    On the contrary, now he is in a club with two Chinese people - chairman Pei Wei and midfielder Fei - and led this club to win the European Champions Cup.  Mourinho, who achieved Nie Fei's honor as "the first player in Asia to win the Champions League".  But he is one of the three coaches who is not very popular among Chinese fans.

    Maybe it's because he's so handsome that his male compatriots are jealous, maybe it's because he never cooperates with the media and is hated by the media, maybe it's because his tactics are too utilitarian Anyway, Jose Mourinho is  Arthur Wenger and Rafael Benitez are not popular among Chinese fans.

    But does Mourinho care?  He doesn't care, that's just his character.  People who like him will only be fans of the team he coaches, because he can lead the team to victory, and can attack back with more harsh words when the team is attacked I made a mistake just now.  The majority of Chinese fans who don't like Mourinho are other Chinese fans besides Yunjia Tianyu fans.

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    The shock to Chinese fans that Benitez took over as Chelsea has not subsided, and then he gave Chinese fans an even bigger shock - on July 1, Chelsea announced that it had acquired a 1,800-dollar deal from Valencia, Spain.  The Chinese midfielder Deco was introduced for 10,000 pounds. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder signed a four-year contract with Chelsea. The annual salary was not disclosed, but it can be expected that it will definitely be better than the 2 million euros he received in Valencia.  Land salaries are much higher.

    ¡°The fourth Chinese to play in the top Premier League club!¡±

    The British media used this headline to introduce Deco, who joined Chelsea, while the Chinese media used an even more shocking headline: "The Chinese player with the highest net worth in Europe is born!"

    In the past, the most valuable Chinese player was Nie Fei.  When he transferred to Roma, he was worth 16 million US dollars, which at the time had already created a value for Chinese and even Asian player transfers. Three years later.  His value has increased again, and the price of 12 million pounds has once again set a new transfer record.  But this time, Deco improved his record by six million pounds in one breath!

    This probably has something to do with Abramovich being the one who took advantage of him. Originally, Valencia was unwilling to let go of Deco, the core midfielder, but Abramovich offered a price of 14 million pounds as soon as he came up. You must know that Deco was from  When Yunjia Tianyu transferred to Benitez, it only cost them 8 million euros and 20% of the secondary transfer share!

    Valencia hesitated, but Chelsea soon?The price was increased again by four million pounds to eighteen million

    The current exchange rate between the pound and the euro is 1:1.5, and 18 million pounds is equivalent to 27 million euros. In other words, as long as Valencia agrees, it will make a net profit of 10% from Deco.  Nineteen million euros, even if 20% of the share to Yunjia Tianyu is deducted, Valencia can still obtain more than thirteen million euros!

    This is a lot of money!

    Under Abramovich's gold and dollar offensive, Valencia succumbed. What's more, Deco also hopes to continue playing under Benitez. The new head coach may not value him, a confidant of the previous head coach, and leave.  Valencia is also what he hopes for.

    Once an emperor, there are courtiers, and this is also true in the world of football. Deco coming to Chelsea is beneficial to both himself and Benitez. Benitez has a trustworthy person, and Deco also has a trustworthy person.  There¡¯s no need to be pissed off by the new coach.

    Of course, Benitez cannot only buy one person during this summer's transfer period. From the day he was about to leave Valencia, Benitez, who made a decision before making any move, had made plans for several clubs that he might go to.  After careful study, in fact, there are only a few companies that have the ability to hire him and that he will be interested in. Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid have fired their coaches in advance, Inter Milan is preparing to fire their coaches, and other giants either have coaching positions.  Very stable, or the league style is not suitable for him. As for other small and medium-sized teams, Benitez has no interest. After all, he is also the double champion coach of La Liga and the UEFA Cup. It is the hottest time, how can he surpass  I'm going back to Yue.

    He clearly sees Chelsea¡¯s shortcomings. Center forward, defensive midfielder, and organizational midfielder are the three positions Chelsea currently lacks.

    Crespo is an excellent shooter, but he is not the ideal center in Benitez's mind, and his style is incompatible with the Premier League. Benitez wants someone who is physically strong and can be at the forefront, and he does not hesitate to do so.  The center is just like Drogba of Yunjia Tianyu in the past.

    It¡¯s just that Benitez knows that Drogba can¡¯t even think about it. He is very familiar with Pei Wei. Marseille is destined to be just a springboard. He wants to snatch Drogba and Ribery from Newcastle without even talking about it!

    Deco is his ideal candidate for organizing the midfield. Although there is some conflict with Lampard in terms of position, he believes that the two can coexist on the court. Deco is responsible for organization and Lampard is responsible for offense.

    Only the defensive midfielder is difficult to choose. In Europe these days, not to mention offensive and defensive midfielders like Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira are difficult to find. Even pure coolie midfielders are difficult to choose.  Niites even believes that Chelsea's biggest failure in the transfer market last year was precisely their failure to compete with Newcastle for the transfer of Claude Makelele.

    Look, Newcastle, with Makelele, has completely stiffened up. With him running back and forth in the backcourt, blocking, and anticipating the ball, Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic, and Shearer in front can attack boldly with confidence.

    And what about Real Madrid who let Makelele go?  Although they received a transfer fee of 16 million pounds from Makelele's transfer, this money is nothing compared to what they lost - whether it was Beckham or Cambiaso  None of them can replace Makelele's role on the court. Losing the Champions League, losing the league, and losing the King's Cup - although losing these games is not just because of letting Makelele go, but the lack of such a capable defender.  The midfielder who built a solid barrier in front of him was definitely a big reason.

    In addition to Deco, he must at least find an excellent center and a defensive midfielder in the transfer market. This is his most basic requirement. Of course, if there are better candidates in other positions, he  I wouldn¡¯t mind letting Abu spend more money

    So after the introduction of Deco, Chelsea continued to attack in the transfer market. Their style has not changed. After they are interested in a player, they will immediately send a check to the opponent's club. If they don't agree, they will continue to send checks to the opponent's club until the other party agrees

    I have to say, this method is very useful.

    He bought Spanish goalkeeper Reina from the Barcelona youth academy from Villarreal for 8 million pounds. He snatched the 20-year-old wing genius Robben from Eindhoven from Manchester United for 12 million pounds.  Nine million pounds was used to buy the Portuguese international defender Carvalho, who shone in Portugal this summer, and five and a half million pounds was used to dig up Serbian and Montenegro forward Ke?man from Eindhoven, who has found no match in the Eredivisie.  In just ten days, before most European clubs started transfers, Abramovich once again went crazy and spent 62.5 million pounds on the transfer market, introducing a goalkeeper and a defender.  Two midfielders and one forward!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 664: Candidates (Part 1)

    In Newcastle, the weather is still very good. The breeze blowing from the Tyne River means that Newcastle does not seem so hot in summer. In this kind of weather, it is so nice to read the newspaper in the courtyard early in the morning and drink a cup of coffee.  What a pleasant thing.

    Pei Wei feels very comfortable now. He has returned to Newcastle two days ago. Watching Chelsea transfers appear one after another, his mood is getting better and better.

    There is no conflict between what Chelsea is buying now and what he has in mind. He is happy to watch Abramovich spend a large sum of pounds - especially the transfer of Carvalho. The value of a central defender is close to 20 million pounds.  Porto is really a ruthless host, but it is not surprising to think that even Pepe, a central defender who has never been selected for the Brazilian national team at all levels, actually robbed Real Madrid of 30 million euros.

    One Porto and the other Lyon, these are two famous robbers in European football in later generations. If you want to buy someone from them, you can't do it without some blood, and there are many people who have fallen into their hands.  Real Madrid, one is Chelsea.

    Pei Wei does not intend to have any entanglements with Porto, not now, not in the futureat least not in 2006 before Pei Wei's reincarnation. He will not intend to pay more than 30 million euros to win Pepe, nor does he intend to buy it.  Neither he nor Mourinho has any interest in Quaresma, including all other Porto players.

    But for another robber, Pei Wei has to deal with him this season.

    On the day he returned to Newcastle, Mourinho came to the door and offered the players he felt he needed to introduce next season.

    In addition to the already confirmed Cech, Drogba and Ribery, a speed forward.  A right back with both offense and defense, and a central midfielder, these are the players Mourinho needs.

    "No name?" Pei Wei asked Mourinho with a strange face.

    "How can I bear to deprive you of your fun" Mourinho made a rare joke: "I will name the people who need positions, and then you will pick them This is what we did last season, even in  Domestically, we did the same, even before me, whether it was Rafael or Professor. You did the same and you did a great job in letting us use the players you chose.  The players who have played under me for ten years are the same. Pei, on this point, neither I nor Rafael nor the professor believe in you."

    "But that was in China before. You didn't know the twists and turns in the country, and you didn't know what outstanding players there were in the country. And I know, so I am responsible for all club transfer matters, not for my own personal pleasure.  "Pei Wei frowned and surprisingly did not continue joking with Mourinho.

    He naturally knows why the players he introduced are very satisfied with Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho. That is because he knows the future and what type of players they like, and then selects players based on this type. Naturally  To be able to achieve such an effect - to put it bluntly, it's not worth mentioning.

    But what Mourinho said made him feel that something was wrong - no matter how predictable he was, it would only be until the end of the 2006 World Cup.  He knew nothing about what happened next. What would happen if this continued?

    Mourinho in history is not just a coach who can lead a team to play.  He also has a very accurate eye for people, no less than Wenger.  The only difference is that Wenger likes to use newcomers, and he likes to use players in their mature stage. Cech, Essien, and Drogba were all bought by him. Before coming to Chelsea, these players were not only unknown.  At least he is not that famous, but under his men he has become a well-known superstar figure in Europe - before coming to Chelsea, even though Cech was the main goalkeeper of the Czech national team, there are still a few people who know Peter Cech.  who is it?

    "Jose, I think what I did before was a bit wrong." Pei Wei said to Mourinho a little seriously: "You are not just a player who can only lead the team to play games I believe in your vision of people.  You were not too familiar with European football last season. This season, I think there will be no such problem. So, for a purchase like this, I think we should discuss the right candidate together.¡±

    Mourinho looked at Pei Wei, a little dazed, and then he quickly came back to his senses and nodded seriously: "Yes, Pei, you are right I should not rely on anyone, even that person  It¡¯s youOkay, let¡¯s start from now on.¡±

    "Very good, Jose, let's start with the forwarda speed forward, I think it's not just speed, right?" Pei Wei asked.

    "Yes, in addition to being fast, you must also have a certain scoring ability and a certain individual combat ability." Mourinho nodded: "SuchThere are many frontmen in Europe, but not many are suitable.  "

    "Well, yes, such a forward must be the main force in his own team, but when he comes to us, he may not be able to become the main force But I

    The name of a champion is still attractive enough, Jose, who do you have? Wei rubbed his temples and asked.

    ¡°Forget those unrealistic names, I have a good candidate,¡± Mourinho said: ¡°That little guy from Everton, that little guy who is as strong as a calf.¡±

    "Rooney? Wayne Rooney?" Pei Wei was stunned for a moment: "He does have this strength and ability, but Jose, have you ever thought about if Rooney comes to St. James Park, then you are prepared to let him  Play as the main player or as a substitute? "

    "It depends on his condition." Mourinho said without hesitation: "If the condition is good, he will be the main player. If the condition is not good, he will be the substitute."

    "Then do you think Rooney can compete with Ibrahimovic and Drogba now?" Pei Wei continued to ask.

    This time Mourinho thought for a moment: "It's difficult."

    "That's it." Pei Wei clapped his hands: "If Rooney fails to play the main role in Newcastle, the English media will scold us to death - after all, he has always been regarded as a genius by all English media and fans, and they believe that he will be England's striker.  Hope for the future This summer's wonderful performance in the European Championship also illustrates this point. If such a person can only be a substitute in our team, what will the English media think?  They would say: 'Hey, that Portuguese guy has no idea how much we expect from Rooney, and he puts our hopes on the bench and wastes his youth!'"

    Mourinho began to consider Pei Wei's words. After thinking for a while, he had to admit that Pei Wei's words were right - he was only considering what the team needed, but not other aspects.

    "And" Pei Wei spread his hands: "According to what I know, Manchester United is pursuing Rooney now, and they also lack a second forward to help Ruud van Nistelrooy on the front line. Plus Ferguson is famous, it will be difficult for us.  "Competing with Manchester United is not about money."

    Mourinho nodded silently. Everyone knows that Newcastle's main forwards are Ibrahimovic and Shearer. Their positions are unshakable. Going to Manchester United may earn less, but the prestige is even higher, and it is easier.  After obtaining the main position, as long as Rooney is not a fool, he will naturally know what choice he should make. Although Rooney looks a bit mindless, even if he is mindless, his agent will not be mindless either.

    "But you have a point. Maybe we should add an English striker Shearer won't be able to play for long. If our forward line is all non-English, it will be a great damage to Newcastle's tradition Jose  "How about Michael Owen? I'm the best at stealing people from Real Madrid," Pei Wei comforted Mourinho.

    Mourinho glanced at him: "You're kidding."

    Pei Wei laughed.

    He was indeed joking. Indeed, Owen is very unhappy in Liverpool now, especially when Liverpool can only play in the UEFA Cup this year. Not only him, but also another core player trained by Liverpool themselves, Gerrard.  is also like this.

    However, the one closest to Irving now is Real Madrid. Last season was the most unlucky season for Real Madrid since Perez took office. They had just celebrated their centenary celebrations and lost consecutively in the league, Champions League and Copa del Rey.  A series of tragic defeats did not seem to make Perez realize how inappropriate his "Zinedine plus Pavin" policy was. Maybe he saw it but didn't want to admit his mistakes, so he took another look this year.  A superstar - England's top striker Owen.

    For Owen, Real Madrid is of course a better choice than Newcastle, especially since he has a deep affection for Liverpool and is unwilling to go to his domestic league rivals, not to mention his worldwide reputation as "Europe's best player of the century"  Club "Real Madrid" is of course far superior to Newcastle.

    And even if Real Madrid does not have an advantage in the fight for Irving, Irving himself also wants to come to Newcastle, and Pei Wei and Mourinho may not want him to come - the problem with Rooney is the same, it is the same with Liverpool and the England national team.  Irving, the absolute main player, comes to Newcastle to compete for the main position?  Neither the media nor the fans will do it, and Pei Wei doesn't want to spend a lot of money to buy a glass man. He has seen Owen's frequent injuries in later generations. After returning to Newcastle from Real Madrid, he only played more than 20 games in two seasons.  Mourinho doesn't want such big names under his hands. He doesn't need big names who are already famous, he only needs players who are not big names yet but will become big names under him.

    ??Just like Ibrahimovic, he was just a promising newcomer before he came to Newcastle, but under him he became Sweden's number one star and the hottest young forward in Europe. He can use such a person easily, because to a certain extent, Ibrahimovic  Bu was raised by him.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 665: Candidates (Part 2)

    After it was over, Pei Wei looked at Mourinho and said: "If it's just to find a substitute and a chess piece to change tactics, I have two choices."

    Mourinho was stunned for a moment. It was hard to find such a striker, but Pei Wei actually said two!

    Nowadays, European players focus more on offense than defense, and there are many good forwards. However, such forwards are either promising and are being trained by various clubs, or they are in their prime and are the main force of each club - whether it is the former or the latter.  I'm afraid he won't come to Newcastle to play as a substitute.

    So in fact, Mourinho¡¯s request is very harsh. There is only one Solskjaer and only one Cruz.

    Now that Pei Wei is talking about two people, Mourinho is a little unconvinced - is Pei Wei's familiarity with European football so much higher than his?

    "A veteran and a young player." Pei Wei said slowly: "One is Ibrahimovic's striker partner in Sweden, Henrik Larsson. He just ended his contract with the Scottish Celtics this year and plans to reach four years old.  Come and try out the big leagues. He has rich experience, strong scoring ability, fast speed, and as a veteran like him, he can tolerate days on the benchfits all our requirements."

    "But it is said that Barcelona is already ahead" Mourinho reminded.

    "This is not a problem." Pei Wei said with a smile: "Larson has been accustomed to life in the British Isles. We have an advantage in this regard, and although we cannot compare with Barcelona in terms of past honors, in the past  In the past year, we have been much more brilliant than Barcelona, ??so we have no chance. Of course, we have to be prepared. It is my habit not to put all the eggs in one basket.¡±

    "Who is the other young player?" Mourinho asked.

    "David Villa, a 22-year-old striker from Zaragoza." Pei Wei replied: "He scored 17 league goals in Zaragoza last season. For a first time  Quite good for a striker in La Liga. He is fast, has excellent skills and is calm in front of goal. He also has an excellent free kick a young man with a bright future.¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it easy to get Zaragoza to let him go?¡± Mourinho asked.

    Pei Wei waved his hand: "Money is not a problem. His termination fee is 36 million euros, but in fact you can get him for about half the price, but if the main force cannot be guaranteed, it will be difficult for him to come. But  We also need to conserve strength for the future.¡±

    "Larson is free and may be more suitable for us, but Jose. You don't need to think about this issue. I will pay for it. If Villa can develop well under your hands, then I won't  You will be stingy with my wallet," Pei Wei said at last.

    Mourinho thought for a while and then said: "Let's go with Larsson. What we need now is not the main player, but an excellent substitute. Larsson has a lot of experience, and players like him are very important to honor and disgrace."  It has been taken lightly and will not cause conflicts within the team. Villa is still young and what he needs is competition.¡±

    Pei Wei laughed: "That's good, I will send someone to contact Larsson immediately. Otherwise he will be snatched away by Barcelona But we can't give up on Villa, otherwise it will be a sin  I think it would be a good idea to buy half of him or get the right of first refusal. Okay, the next one is the midfielder.¡±

    "Our midfielder is relatively weak," Mourinho said. "Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ and Janas performed well last season, but they did not have suitable substitutes. Speed ??is very good, but he is old.  He is already big, and he is not very willing to sit on the bench, so we need to find a good defensive midfielder, preferably a versatile one."

    At this point, Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at each other and smiled, and then said a name at the same time: "Michael Essien."

    Mourinho chose him because Essien left a deep impression on him when he played against Lyon in the Champions League last season - tireless, physically strong, capable of both offense and defense, able to play multiple positions in the defense, and more  The important thing is that his fighting spirit is something Mourinho admires very much.

    "This person will cost me a lot of money" Pei Wei sighed: "Jean Olas is a standard vampire, but if you can get such an excellent defensive midfielder, it will be worth the money.  ¡±

    Mourinho agrees with this. These days, good forwards are not hard to find, and good defenders are not hard to find either. What is hard to find is a good midfielder. In modern football, the importance of the midfielder is becoming more and more known.  , but good defensive midfielders are becoming less and less, which can be regarded as a paradox.

    Not to mention that offensive and defensive midfielders like Vieira and Keane are almost irresponsible. It is also difficult for anyone to surpass elegant defensive midfielders like Redondo and Guardiola.There are even fewer engineer midfielders. Italy has never lacked engineer midfielders in the past, but now it can only count on the pair of Gattuso and Pirlo.

    Makelele played in the French national team until he was 35 years old

    After he announced his retirement from the national team, the French coach Le Maire still wanted to join the national team, so much so that Mourinho said angrily: "Makelele is not a player, Makelele is a slave."

    The above all prove the importance of having a good midfielder.

    And Essien is not only a pure defensive midfielder, he also has a strong ability to attack from behind, and sometimes he can play as a right back Such a physical all-rounder really satisfies Mourinho.  .

    The only dissatisfaction is that Essien is an African national footballer. Every two years, he is likely to miss a long period of time because he has to participate in the African Cup of Nations. Mourinho had a taste of this in February this year.  , the two right backs Trabelsi and Kufuor were absent for nearly a month, and Newcastle's results were also greatly affected during that time.

    After deciding on this candidate, Mourinho planned to discuss the right back candidate with Pei Wei. Who knew that Pei Wei suddenly said: "Jose, don't you think our center is still a bit weak? Janas was last year  He did a good job, but the condition of young players always has ups and downs Just relying on Makelele and Essien is still a bit weak for our third-line battle."

    Mourinho was stunned for a moment. He didn't know why Pei Wei said this. You must know that Nie Fei and Ribery can also play in the middle of the midfield, although their defense is not very good.

    But he quickly came to his senses and asked, "Do you have anyone you can recommend?"

    Pei Wei did not answer his question directly, but said: "Newcastle has fewer and fewer local players now. After Shearer retires, we need a banner figure, and Newcastle's tradition is to use more local players, so I  I want to recommend someone to you.¡±

    "A player born in Newcastle?" Mourinho quickly filtered it in his mind. He was born in Newcastle, positioned in the middle of the midfield, a native English player

    A name flashed through Mourinho's mind: "Michael Carrick?"

    "That's right!" Pei Wei laughed: "Another Michael This young man is very good. Although he was born in the West Ham youth team, he was born in Wearside, Newcastle, and he also likes  In our team, a young midfielder who is both offensive and defensive and a local player is not common. ¡±

    "But he may not be able to play the main role in our team." Mourinho said with a frown. He was telling the truth. If Essien comes, Makelele, Essien and Jenas will compete for two  This main position is already a headache in itself. If Carrick is also added, then the competition in the center of Newcastle's midfield will be unprecedentedly fierce.

    "Then we can take the same approach as Cech, buy it first, and then sublease it to West Ham United." Pei Wei thought for a while and said: "West Ham has just been promoted from the League One, and the financial situation is not too bad.  Well, if we agree to let Carrick play at West Ham for another season and we pay his salary, then they are very likely to agree. After all, Carrick was the winner of the FA Youth Cup in 1999.  , and he has been selected for the England national team and has been in the English League for a year. We should have no competitors.¡±

    Mourinho nodded in agreement. He had observed Carrick's performance. He had a good overall view, was both offensive and defensive, and had excellent physical fitness. He was a typical English central midfielder. What was rare was that his skills were relatively good. Moreover, if it was to prepare for the future,  If it were strength, it would be impossible for him to have any objections.

    "Next" Pei Wei rubbed his temples and said with a headache: "It's the right back."

    This problem gave him a headache last season, and it still gives him a huge headache this season. Kufuor and Trabelsi actually performed well, but they were not reassuring, and the two Africans on the right  As for the defender position, there was no one at this position at the beginning of the African Cup of Nations. In several games in February this year, Mourinho could only send Griffin, who had been away from the team for a long time, to play this position. The effect can be imagined.  Know.

    Although Essien can also play at right back, he is also African

    "Do you have any good candidates? Jose?" Pei Wei asked.

    Mourinho nodded: "I have two candidatesbut they are not easy. I will be very satisfied if I can choose one."

    "Let's talk about it." Pei Wei said with great interest.

    ¡°One is Sergio Ramos from Sevilla in La Liga, and the other is Bayern Munich.?Philip Lahm of Munich.  Mourinho named two names: "They are both young and capable of both offense and defense. Ramos is better defensively, while Lahm can play both full-backs and has excellent assist ability."  "

    "Okay, I will contact you." Pei Wei sighed: "At least I will bring you one."

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 666: Poaching and being poached

    He agreed to Mourinho's conditions, but Pei Wei knew that his tasks this summer were even more important. He had to convince Larsson to sign with Newcastle, obtain Villa's right of first refusal from Zaragoza, and negotiate with West Ham.  Negotiating Carrick's transfer, bringing Essien from Lyon to St. James' Park, dealing with managers from Serbia or Bayern Munich

    Pei Wei is only one person, so naturally he cannot deal with so many clubs, but now is not the time to be in China. Pei Wei has not only worked hard on the team this year. Newcastle also has a team with rich experience and  Operationally capable transfer force.

    Moreover, Mourinho has proposed so many candidates, and Pei Wei will not make it easy for him. He left the contact with Larsson to Mourinho. For such a veteran, the head coach must obviously show sincerity when recruiting him personally.  Much more.

    Carrick's transfer was not urgent, so Pei Wei sent staff from the transfer department to discuss the matter with West Ham United, and he himself planned to make preparations for the other three people first. The first was E  pungent.

    Although Jean Aulas is a vampire, Essien is not very famous now. Pei Wei believes that he can successfully bring the Ghanaians to St. James Park Stadium. It is nothing more than money.

    Historically, Abramovich spent nearly 25 million pounds to bring Essien to Stamford Bridge next season, but anyone who has watched the Ghanaian's performance at Chelsea will think that the money was well worth it.

    And it¡¯s not a year from now, Pei Wei may not need to spend so much money to buy Essien - there is no Chelsea to compete with them now.

    After the discussion, Newcastle's transfer force was immediately divided into three groups.  Mourinho rushed to Scotland to meet with Larsson's agent Rob Janssen, while staff from Newcastle's transfer department contacted West Ham United to discuss cooperation, and Pei Wei was about to start preparing for Essien's transfer negotiations.

    First, he sent a fax to Lyon through the club, asking about the possibility of Michael Essien's transfer.

    After sending the fax, Pei Wei contacted Essien¡¯s agent Fabian Pavitro through the club. A two-pronged approach is the best way to transfer.

    After doing these two things, Pei Wei began to wait and study who would be easier to transfer between Ramos and Lahm. Ramos is now the main player in Sevilla, and people at Real Madrid have always been very fond of him.  focus on.  Although Lahm's current contract belongs to Bayern Munich, he is now on loan to Stuttgart, and Bayern has no intention of taking him back for the time being, so it seems easier to do so.

    It¡¯s hard to say who is higher or lower between the two. Ram has stronger offensive ability and average defense, but it¡¯s not bad. He can play as defenders on both sides and has an excellent long-range shot, while Ramos is more stable.  a little.  Excellent defensive ability and can also play as a central defender.

    Pei Wei fell into thinking.

    But what Pei Wei didn¡¯t expect was that before he started poaching people, someone had already reached out to him

    Just when he was still thinking about who was more suitable, Ram or Ramos.  Milne, the head of Newcastle's transfer department, called Pei Wei: "Boss, Real Madrid is asking about the price of Woodgate's transfer."

    Pei Wei didn't react at first. He was stunned for a moment and asked: "Did we put Woodgate into the transfer market?"

    "No. Boss." Although this question was idiotic, Milne still answered quickly.

    "Then refuse, Woodgate is in Jose's plan for next season." Pei Wei replied casually.

    "Yes. Boss."

    After hanging up the phone.  Pei Wei put on his coat and prepared to go home.  As soon as he walked out of the office door, he immediately stopped - Real Madrid and Woodgate.  What a familiar thing!

    He remembered, didn¡¯t Woodgate transfer to Real Madrid this season?  Has Perez finally thought about buying a defender?

    However, Pei Wei has no intention of letting Woodgate go, even though Real Madrid has paid a lot of money in history - 13.4 million pounds gave Newcastle a big advantage. After going to Real Madrid, Woodgate was injured continuously.  , only played nine games a season before moving to Middlesbrough, where he was born, and excelling.

    Pei Wei does not want to let go of Woodgate, an outstanding central defender. Although he has been injured frequently this season, his performance is still outstanding.

    It's just Historically, Woodgate was injured for seventeen months in the next two seasons. If this is still the case if he stays in Newcastle, it would be better to sell him to Real Madrid, which would still work.  A lot of investment was recovered.

    Unable to decide, Pei Wei called Mourinho.On the phone, he wanted to ask the head coach for his opinion on player transfers.

    "Jose, that's it. Real Madrid now wants to add defenders. They are interested in Jonathan. Maybe this will be a good deal, but it depends on what you mean." Pei Wei finally said.

    Mourinho was silent for a while, and then said: "If Jonathan leaves, the only ones we can trust are Lucio and Dawson, and Taylor is still

    But Kufuor can also play as a central defender In this way, we can use four players, but it seems a bit thin.  "

    "Then don't sell it. Anyway, I don't lack more than ten million pounds." Pei Wei muttered.

    "More than ten million pounds?" Although Pei Wei said this very quietly, Mourinho still heard it. He immediately asked: "Have they already made a bid?"

    "Not yet." Pei Wei, who realized that he had made a mistake, immediately denied: "I am just guessing With Real Madrid's arrogance in buying people now and Woodgate's performance last year, would I let it go without more than 10 million pounds?"

    "If such a high price can be obtained, then it seems to be a good deal." Mourinho began to look at it from the perspective of a manager rather than a coach: "For us, Woodgate is not indispensable.  Dawson has the potential to replace him, and he has been injured too many times. He missed nearly a third of the game last season. If this continues in the next two seasons, it will be very troublesome.  "

    "That's true." Pei Wei nodded: "I think we should talk to Woodgate first. If he is willing to stay, we are absolutely welcome. If he wants to leave, we will not stop him as long as there is enough change.  Dues, we can use this money to buy a young defender with potential to train."

    "Let's do it this way." Mourinho agreed.

    After hanging up the phone, Pei Wei called the transfer department again and gave the latest instructions: "If there is a reasonable price and the player agrees, Newcastle will not set up obstacles in the player's transfer.  "

    Milne was a little puzzled by this, but he didn't say anything - a good subordinate should only faithfully carry out the orders of his boss, not to mention that Pei Wei's decision was not a fatuous instruction.

    Pei Wei sighed as he turned off the phone. It seems that Newcastle players are now being targeted by other teams. He is not short of money, but if the players are thinking of transferring, it will be really troublesome.

    If Woodgate leaves, it will not have a big impact on Newcastle's strength. After all, Dawson's progress last season was very obvious, but what about other indispensable players?  What if Real Madrid digs Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, or Lucio?

    It seems that this issue needs to be carefully considered. The high salary expenditure will be certain by then. After all, Newcastle's current cap salary is less than 4 million pounds, which is far behind the later cap salary of 7 or 8 million pounds.  A lot of.

    Until he got home, Pei Wei was still thinking about this problem. Newcastle's total salary expenditure last year was not too much, but it was quite a lot. Some of them, such as Shearer, Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, Lucio, etc.  With a salary of nearly 4 million pounds, and seven or eight others with a second-level salary of more than 2 million pounds, Pei Wei does not want to break the salary structure of the team.

    This has always been a paradox. No club owner is willing to pay players too much, but the annual salary of top players is always rising. Which of the world-class giants pays players hundreds of millions of euros in salary every year?  Newcastle is not so exaggerated.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei decided that when buying players in the future, he should buy players who are very strong but not too famous. Such players are often not so greedy and demand huge salaries and signing fees. It is often the introduction of such players.  Super-highly paid superstars will make other players in the team feel dissatisfied, leading to a vicious cycle.

    Fortunately, Newcastle's players are still content with the status quo, and no club is interested in them. Generally speaking, small and medium-sized clubs must not compete with Newcastle for people, and those giants may not be able to compete with Newcastle. Now Newcastle  His financial resources are among the top in Europe. Apart from Real Madrid, which can spend a lot of transfer fees every year, and Chelsea, who are also wealthy, Pei Wei is really not afraid of anyone spending money on his players.

    I'm a little afraid of Real Madrid because with Real Madrid's glorious history, few players can be unmoved, and Chelsea is too crazy. If Abramovich spends tens of millions of pounds in annual salary to hit a certain player in the Newcastle team, Pei Wei will definitely  The salary structure of the team will not be changed because of one player.

    But there is a saying, what you are afraid of will come. The next day, Pei Wei just came to the club.?, Milne came to the door. He handed Pei Wei a fax: "Boss, Chelsea Club sent a fax asking about the possibility of Ibrahimovic's transfer."

    ps: Regarding Wuhan¡¯s withdrawal from the Chinese Super League, Li Chengpeng said it well. It is not because of how many rounds Li Weifeng was fined and suspended, but because Wuhan felt that it could no longer play in the league and had no hope, so it simply decided to quit.  Two scattered

    "The overlord style, bureaucracy, and the most successful person in China's officialdom must be the Chinese Football Association"

    I solemnly declare that the clean and efficient Chinese Football Association in my book has nothing to do with this corrupt organization in reality.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 667: If you want to rob me, there is no way!

    ***Abu, ***Raphael" Pei Wei cursed in his mind, and then said to Milne: "Reply, Ibrahimovic is not for sale.  "

    Milne nodded and was about to turn around and go out when Pei Wei added: "Contact Ibrahimovic's agent and tell him that the club is prepared to increase Ibrahimovic's salary to the capped annual salary of 4.5 million.  "

    Pei Wei had no choice but to do this. Generally speaking, when other clubs are interested in a player, it is a good opportunity for the player to increase his salary. Those greedy agents will not let go of such an opportunity. Instead of letting it go  They come to the door proactively, so it is better for the club to take a preemptive strike.

    And considering Ibrahimovic¡¯s outstanding performance last year, the current annual salary of 3.5 million seems to be a little less, and an increase of 1 million is nothing.

    He will encounter things like this again in the future. Since Newcastle is about to become a giant with global influence, the troubles caused by being a giant will also appear in front of him one after another.

    Milne was a little surprised by Pei Wei's decision. He said: "Boss, Ibrahimovic's contract has three years left, and his salary is already above average in the team."

    "In the world of professional football, a ten-year contract is not very safe." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Try to extend the contract for two years. His performance last year was worthy of a top-level contract."

    ¡°I understand, boss.¡± Milne nodded and left.

    Pei Wei was stunned for a while, then stood up: "I can't let this matter distract me, there are still many things to do."

    He decided to send invitations to Bayern Munich and Sevilla at the same time.  Asking about the possibility of transfers of Lahm and Ramos, he suddenly discovered that he could sign both players. Ramos could play right back and center back, and Lahm could play left back - which is what he played in Stuttgart.  The left back, that's because Hinkel is there. For Lahm, who can play with either left or right foot, it is the same no matter which side of the court he is on.

    By the way, Andreas Hinkel is also good, but after this season he also seems to have fallen into a long-term injury.  Pei Wei doesn't want to be taken advantage of.

    What a pity, due to the damn labor certificate, I know that it is difficult for Daniel Alves and Douglas Maicon, the two best right backs in the future, to transfer to Newcastle at this stage. Otherwise, as long as one of them comes  ¡­

    Pei Wei remembered that the Copa America is now being held, and Maicon is also in the Brazilian national team. Although he was not the main player at the beginning, he was the main player in the last two games of the group stage and the knockout stage. He just needs to fight for it.  Obtaining a labor certificate shouldn't be a big problem.

    Thinking of this, Pei Wei immediately called Mourinho: "Jose, the Copa America is being held now. I think you should observe the performance of the Brazilian team Maybe you will find a player who is interested."

    "I'm watching." Mourinho replied: "I will watch all the gamesThe Brazilian team? There seems to be no one among them who can interest me. This Brazilian team can only be regarded as the second team of Brazil.  ¡±

    "The following games." Pei Wei said with certainty: "Pay more attention, and you will definitely find an excellent right back with a strong body and excellent offensive ability. He does not hesitate to run physically, and his defense is a bit rough, but he has great potential.  "

    Pei Wei hung up the phone.  Mourinho was in a daze.  Brazilian right back?  Isn¡¯t it Mancini who plays for Roma?  He is not a standard right back

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    After waiting for a day.  Lyon responded: "Michael Essien is in our plans. Unless there is a very favorable price, we will agree to Newcastle and Essien himself to start negotiations."

    Pei Wei curled his lips after seeing this reply. It sounded high-sounding, but in fact it only meant one thing - if the money is enough, we will let him go. If the money is not enough, Essien is not for sale.

    "Okay, the price is 10 million pounds." Pei Wei said to Milne.

    Poor Milne thought he heard wrong - God, what I bought this time was not a striker, but a defensive midfielder!  The initial price of eight million pounds for Makelele last season was crazy enough, but this time he raised a thousand pounds in one breath. You must know that Essien is only a Ghana international, and Makelele is a French national.  The main defensive midfielder of the team!

    "Go on, this won't be the final price. That guy Olas won't let go easily." Pei Wei waved his hand and said: "So we have to work on both sides. Essien's salary in Lyon is not high. We  You can contact his agent first and tell him that if Essien comes to our team, no matter what,??Be able to get honors and get a much higher salary than before.  "

    "Understood, boss." Milne had no reaction to this statement. It is not uncommon in European football to bypass the club to meet with player agents, although this is not uncommon.

    Yes, but as long as no one gets caught, there won't be anything

    "Also, send letters to Sevilla and Bayern Munich to inquire about the possibility of transfers of Sergio Ramos and Philipp Lahm How is the contact with West Ham?" Pei Wei asked.

    "They refused at first, but after learning that we were willing to delay the introduction of Carrick for a year and bear his salary during this year, their attitude changed and they said they could talk." Milne quickly replied:  "But the boss, Tottenham are also contacting him, but we have a great advantage, both against West Ham and Carrick himself."

    "Very good." Pei Wei smiled with satisfaction. Tottenham don't have that much money now: "Try to control the transfer fee within eight million pounds It's not much for an excellent midfielder, but  That¡¯s a lot for a young man. Why do the English always think their players should be priced very high?¡±

    Milne could only smile at Pei Wei's complaints. He is an Englishman himself, so he naturally thinks there is nothing wrong with it. Anyway, even if he pays more, the money will still be circulated within the Premier League.

    "Okay, you can go out." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Hurry up and complete all transfer matters before the team gathers. It is very important for Jose's pre-season preparations."

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    The day after Newcastle made an intentional offer of 10 million pounds, Lyon rejected the offer. This was expected by Pei Wei, but he did not expect Lyon's reaction to be so fierce: "We feel this  The offer is simply an insult to Essien and we will not continue the negotiations without a significantly higher offer."

    Pei Wei did not expect that Lyon, or Aulas, would be so tough - even though he had the confidence to be tough, Essien's contract was signed in 2008, would there still be such a firm word?

    Pei Wei did not continue to increase the offer, but contacted Essien¡¯s agent Fabian Pavitro to get some information from him.

    Pei Wei didn't want to have too much to do with this agent who was rumored to have funded terrorist organizations in later generations, so he didn't show his eagerness for talent and flew to France to meet him. Instead, he asked him  I sent an invitation, hoping to meet him - since the agent flies around the world, this request is not too much.

    Pai Vitto readily agreed to this request, and five hours later, he appeared in the restaurant designated by Pei Wei.

    "Please take a seat, Mr. Pai Vitto." Pei Wei extended the invitation, and then said straight to the point: "I think you have understood the sincerity of our Newcastle in the past few days, and I think the price we offered should be quite high.  But Lyon seems to think this price is an insult to you and your players To be honest, I don¡¯t understand.¡±

    Pavitio laughed. He was a player-turned-agent, but his appearance was not that rough. Instead, he looked a bit gentle. But who knew that it was this gentle guy who would turn ten people around if he wanted to?  What about the more than 10,000 euros in cash given to Luigi, who is closely related to the famous French terrorist and Corsican separatist Piet?  Therefore, it is true that people cannot be judged by their appearance

    "Mr. Pei, I think this question is easy to answer, because you are not the only one who is interested in Michael." Pai Vitio said with a smile.

    Pei Wei nodded. He had almost guessed that the reason why Lyon was so tough was because there were other competitors.

    "Can youcan you reveal what you know? It's enough to know the name, and we can make appropriate adjustments. We are very sincere in getting Essien, and the transfer fee and annual salary will definitely satisfy him."  Pei Wei said sincerely.

    Pai Vitto took a sip of tea and said slowly: "This seems unfair to other clubs To be honest, Mr. Pei, the benefits offered by other clubs will not be less than Newcastle, and they are even more influential.  higher."

    Pei Wei nodded: "In that case, I have almost guessed those teamsThank you for the reminder, but I still think that Essien coming to Newcastle is the best choice, because there are players who can play the best here."  A coach who brings out his potential.¡±

    Seeing that Pei Wei had come to a conclusion with such a little hint, Pai Vitio glanced at Pei Wei in surprise, and then nodded: "I hope we can cooperate happily in the future."

    &nbsp; Pei Wei stood up and stretched out his hand to Pai Vitto: "Really, I want to repeat it, coming to Newcastle, Essien will get everything he wants, money, honor, trust everything."

    After Pai Vitto left, Pei Wei gritted his teeth and said: "Damn it, if you want to rob me, there is no way!" Registered members of Piaotian Literature recommend this work

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 668 The two people who arrived

    As far as Pei Wei is concerned, there are enough reminders from Pai Vitto. There are only a few teams that are comparable and have a higher reputation in Caisier, and the one who is most likely to compete with him is probably an old acquaintance.  ¡­

    "Sure enough, it's him!" Pei Wei shook a piece of information in his hand. Sure enough, the club competing with Newcastle for Essien was Chelsea.

    Pei Wei was thinking of either Chelsea or Real Madrid, but now Perez is still frantically acquiring offensive players and central defenders. Instead, he failed to see that it is precisely because of his weak waist that the defense is weak. So the most likely possibility is still  Chelsea.

    "Raphael, do you really want to compete with me to the end? First you want to poach Ibrahimovic, and now you want to steal Essien" Pei Wei smiled bitterly: "But if I give up easily, I won't be too disrespectful to you.  ?"

    Pei Wei decided to go to France immediately to discuss the transfer with Jean Aulas. He did not want to raise prices with Chelsea, so it was necessary to show sincerity, and he also believed that Aulas was just posturing.  At present, Lyon does not have the ability to retain its main players, it just depends on how much profit it can get.

    His advantage is that now that Benitez has just taken over Chelsea, he is full of waste and needs to introduce a lot of players, so it is impossible for him to put all his energy into the transfer of Essien, and Abramovich does not seem to be.  As a chairman who will buy players by himself, as long as Abramovich and Benitez do not take action personally, Pei Wei believes that those in the Chelsea transfer department are not his opponents.

    This is not a matter of level, but an issue of identity. Pei Wei can go directly to Jean Aulas to discuss it.  The managers of Chelsea's transfer department can only talk to the managers of Lyon. Who will make the final decision?  It was Jean Olas.

    No matter how lively the Chelsea managers talk, in the end they still have to get approval from Jean Aulas, but Pei Wei simply skipped this procedure. In terms of time, he had an advantage.

    During the negotiation, Pei Wei finally learned the power of the famous vampire Jean Olas, but to be precise, he was not a vampire, but an ambitious chairman.  It's just that at this time, although Lyon is the triple champion of Ligue 1, it is not yet a super giant in Europe. He cannot retain the stars in the team, so he can only try to gain more benefits for the team.

    Pei Wei didn't know that in the history after his reincarnation, Aulas never let go of the two French genius forwards Ben Arfa and Benzema in the team, but kept them at a huge cost.  Come down.

    The negotiations were very difficult. Aulas initially insisted on a transfer fee of 30 million pounds. Naturally, Pei Wei would not agree to this almost extortionate price, although he knew that Essien would definitely be worth the price in the future.  But that doesn't mean he has to be taken advantage of.

    So Pei Wei kept emphasizing that Essien is only 21 years old. Although he is already a Ghana international, he has not shown his value In a word, Essien is not worth 30 million.

    ? And Aulas is emphasizing.  Essien was not brought to the door by them, but Newcastle took the initiative to introduce him. This naturally shows that Essien has something that Newcastle values. In that case.  As a chairman known for his generosity, what's the point of spending more money?

    "That's different. You know, I only spent 22 million to buy Ibrahimovic and Trabelsi from Ajax last season. You have also seen their performance. Can Essien be better than  Are the two of them more valuable?" Pei Wei retorted.

    "We are not Ajax." Aulas said calmly: "They can't keep players. But we can Our economic situation is better than them."

    Pei Wei looked at Aulas and had the urge to beat this guy up.  He finally knew what it was like to have other domestic club owners want to poach people from him, and if he was called out to mess around, sooner or later he would have to pay back the land

    Impulsiveness returns, negotiations still need to be negotiated. After talking for such a long time, Pei Wei at least knows that Aulas is more willing to sell players to himself than to the Russian. Abramovich was a little too arrogant after entering the Premier League.  People who want to buy it have to buy it no matter what. When the benefits are similar, everyone hopes to see Abu suffer a little bit.

    And Pei Wei was also sure that he personally came to negotiate with Olas and gave Olas enough face, which also made Olas's emotional balance tilt a little towards him.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When it comes to interests, Pei Wei doesn¡¯t believe that he has such a big position to let Aulas make concessions in this regard.

    So, the arduous negotiations continued

    After two days of intense negotiations, when Pei Wei doubled his initial offer to 20 million pounds, Aulas finally relaxed - he agreed that Newcastle could negotiate with Mike.?.Essien¡¯s agent negotiates.

    The next negotiation was relatively easy. Essien¡¯s annual salary in Lyon was less than 1 million, and Pei Wei offered 270

    Salary, four-year contract with a signing fee of 1.5 million, Essien agreed after discussing it with his agent.

    Within three days, Newcastle quickly completed its first signing of the summer, buying Lyon's Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien for 20 million pounds.

    Pei Wei is very satisfied that this transfer did not turn into a soap opera. If it drags on any longer, it will probably lead to long nights and nightmares. Moreover, the transfer fee this time is nearly 500 cheaper than Chelsea's purchase of Essien one year later in history.  Wan, pretty good.

    He sees it this way, but others don¡¯t see it this way. When the news of the transfer spread, many people thought that Newcastle was crazy.

    ?? 20 million pounds to buy an African player who has not yet been able to prove his strength, and he is also a defensive midfielder - isn't this crazy?

    Pei Wei ignored these comments. As a fan, he knew that these comments were basically bullshit. Although some were accurate, for the club, it was worth paying more for useful players. No.  Useful players don¡¯t want it for free.

    At least Pei Wei knows that Essien definitely falls into the category of useful players.

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    Newcastle's introduction of Essien only caused a stir for a few days. During the summer transfer period, even the transfer of big-name players cannot always attract attention, because there will always be changes in other big-name stars to distract the media and fans.  The eyes are attracted.

    Manchester United, which only finished fourth last season, announced that it had signed Alan Smith from the relegated Leeds United for 6 million pounds, and then they bought Alan Smith from Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 for 6.9 million pounds.  The Argentine left-back Heinze was introduced. Both players are not too old, and Sir Alex Ferguson's youthful pace has not stopped at all.

    Arsenal continued their usual saving strategy. It was really difficult for Wenger before the new stadium was built. He could only use the least amount of money to accomplish the most things - this summer they gritted their teeth and squeezed out a lot of money.  The transfer fee of 12 million pounds to buy out Adriano from Yunjia Tianyu is obviously a bit small, but it is already the highest fee that Arsenal can afford.

    "I even gave up on Robin Van Persie!" Wenger complained on the phone: "Just to bring in Adriano"

    "Professor, I've given you enough face!" Pei Wei said unceremoniously: "I let you use Adriano for free for two seasons. Do you plan to let him move on a free transfer after his contract expires? That way  It's a bit too much, and it's not like you don't have a chance with Van Persie. He doesn't want to stay in Eindhoven now, and Van Marwijk is not willing to keep him. Don't you have no chance? What's more, Adriano?  Much better than Van Persie."

    "Okay, Pei, I accept your favor" Wenger laughed: "I originally thought you were going to take Adriano back by force."

    Pei Wei said angrily: "I'm not that stingy! Forget it, I won't talk to my competitors. Be careful in this year's league."

    After finishing speaking, Pei Wei hung up the phone, and Wenger looked at the phone and smiled.

    Apart from Adriano, Arsenal's moves in the transfer market were pitiful. In the next few days, they only spent half a million pounds to buy Spanish goalkeeper Almucia from Celta Vigo.  Lehmann's substitute, as well as the free transfer forward Lupoli introduced from Parma - Pei Wei wanted to persuade the professor that this guy would not become a big player, but after thinking about it, he still did not make the call.

    However, Arsenal has transferred many players. In addition to most of the young players on free transfers, Arsenal has terminated the contract of Wiltord, the highest transfer spender in history. The professor admitted that this transfer was an incomparable failure. In addition,  Veteran midfielder Parlor went to Middlesbrough for a transfer fee of 1.7 million, and young forward Jeffers went to Charlton for 2.6 million. The shrewd professor then bought the young Frenchman from Marseille.  Although the transfer fee for defensive midfielder Flamini has not been disclosed, everyone on earth knows that it will definitely not be too much.

    On July 8, Newcastle announced their second transfer acquisition. They signed a two-year contract with Swedish striker Larsson on a free transfer. Mourinho's persuasion impressed the Swedish veteran, causing him to reject offers including those from Barcelona.  numerous clubs within.

    Different from the attitude towards Essien's transfer, many media have given high praise to Newcastle's acquisition. There is no doubt about Larsson's strength. His arrival will definitely enrich Newcastle's offensive methods on the forward line.  The purchase without transfer fee is also a very beautiful operation.

    Buy Essien and Larsson?Newcastle has made up for the shortcomings in the midfield and forward, but for Newcastle, the climax of this transfer period is far from coming.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 669 Text Message

    After these two transfers were decided, the transfers of other targets were not so

    Sevilla very resolutely rejected Newcastle's transfer request. Ramos, a rising star defender, has only played for them for one season. They did not want to let him go, and Ramos himself was not willing to leave.  Play in warm Spain and play in cold England.

    Neither the club nor the players are willing to leave, so Pei Wei has no choice. Although he can spend money, Sevilla's chairman Del Nido is not someone who has never seen money.

    Pei Wei decided to give up. He has never been willing to force others to make things difficult for him. Moreover, although Ramos performed extremely well in Real Madrid later, no one can say whether he can still perform so well after coming to England, where the environment is completely different from Spain.  He also didn't want an excellent defender to be killed just because of his involvement.

    Bayern is also unwilling to let Lahm go, but their situation is different from Sevilla. There is no place for Lahm in the club. Although he performed well on loan to Stuttgart, he was squeezed out by Hinkel.  To the left.

    The most important thing is that Ram does not represent "now", but "future"!  In this future, there are many choices for big clubs.

    "This is not what Bayern wants to see, damaging the long-standing good relationship with Newcastle, or with Pei Wei, for the sake of the future.

    So Bayern¡¯s attitude is very vague, neither saying no nor saying yes, and Pei Wei is not in a hurry. Anyway, Ram¡¯s loan contract with Stuttgart still has one year left, and he will definitely not be able to introduce him this year.

    "Fortunately, I suddenly thought of a third candidate." Pei Wei thought to comfort himself, if he hadn't thought of Maicon.  Then he might have no choice but to use money to knock Ramos down.

    I wonder if Mourinho has taken a fancy to Maicon

    The contact with Zaragoza seemed to be relatively smooth. Unlike Sevilla, Zaragoza did not have any ambitions, although in later generations they had introduced two Argentine midfielders, Alessandro and Aimar.  , but has never made a name for itself, so when Newcastle proposed to obtain Villa's excellent purchase rights for one million pounds, and in the future they can purchase Villa's rights for no less than eight million pounds.  After the conditions were met, Zaragoza quickly agreed to the plan.

    Pei Wei is very satisfied that such an agreement can be reached.  Villa's performance in the 2006 World Cup has fully proved how good a shooter he is. As a center, he is used to moving on the wings, and he has strong scoring and free kick abilities, which Newcastle lacks.

    Although Newcastle¡¯s forward line is already very complete with the center pairing of Ibrahimovic and Drogba, Pei Wei does not mind providing Mourinho with more options.

    Newcastle¡¯s personnel changes will not be too big this season. Except for Cech, Drogba and Ribery, who have long been confirmed to come, Newcastle does not have many players to add in other positions.

    ¡°A forward, a defensive midfielder, two of the three people Mourinho wants have already arrived, and the rest are here.  Just the right back.

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    On July 10, Newcastle announced their fourth acquisition this summer (the third was reported by Czech national goalkeeper Petr Cech), buying French midfielder Frank from China's Yunjia Tianyu for 25 million pounds.  Ribery and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba, two players who performed well in Marseille last season.  Marseille originally planned to keep them, but they were unable to compete with the wealthy Newcastle. However, they did not gain anything. Yunjia Tianyu wanted to thank Marseille for its help to Ribery and Drogba this year.  An additional fee of two million pounds was paid to Marseille, and it was also promised to launch a series of youth training cooperation programs with Marseille. Although Marseille was unwilling to do so.  But we can only accept this result.

    Twenty million to buy Essien.  Sign Larsson with zero transfer fee.  25 million to buy Ribery and Drogba, plus signing fees and various expenses.  Pei Wei has spent about 50 million pounds. Apart from Chelsea, Newcastle has the most investment in the Premier League.

    "We have to consider selling people now." Pei Wei said to Mourinho, who returned to Newcastle: "Transferring players who have redundant space and little chance to play will not only save part of their salary, but also allow them to change their clothes."  There¡¯s not that much trouble in the room.¡±

    Mourinho agrees with this statement. Although Mourinho made full use of the depth of the bench last season, players like Solano, Viana, Speed, Taylor and other players basically did not get any opportunities.  Newcastle's first-team players this season are twenty-seven, plus the five players that have been introduced, the members of the first team have reached??Twelve people, weight loss is certain.

    After Cech arrived, Newcastle had as many as four goalkeepers, so it must be

    People wanted to leave, and eventually the second goalkeeper Harper chose to leave. Portsmouth was interested in bringing him in last season, and the club also hoped to bring in Congolese forward Lualua, and finally packaged it for three million pounds.  These two players were brought in.

    Right back Griffin's contract has expired, and the club has no intention of renewing his contract. The 25-year-old English defender chose to leave. In the end, he signed a three-year contract with Portsmouth. Portsmouth suddenly had  Three former Newcastle players.

    The midfielder has the most people to leave. Solano went to Aston Villa for a transfer fee of 2.7 million pounds, and Speed ??went to Bolton for an ultra-low price of 750,000 pounds.  The average age of this team, which is known as a "nursing home", is even older. But to be honest, if Essien had not been introduced, neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho would be willing to let him go. After all, such a defensive midfielder  It's becoming less and less.

    Several other transfer candidates are not easy to determine. Viana himself wanted to leave, but no club was willing to spend money to buy him. Naturally, Newcastle would not give away this young midfielder for nothing. You must know that he was introduced at that time.  At that time, it cost 8.5 million pounds, and Bellamy's problem is more serious. The club no longer needs him. He does have strength, but it is precisely because of strength that ordinary clubs do not need him.  They didn't like it, and the wealthy clubs were not willing to accept this talented forward with a weird temper, so they froze there.

    A few days later, Birmingham offered to transfer to Bellamy for 5 million pounds. Pei Wei agreed to the offer. After that, Portugal's Sporting Lisbon proposed to Newcastle to rent Viana for 500,000 pounds.  During the season, after learning about this, Pei Wei made another request - hoping to include a clause in it, that is, the right of first refusal to buy the 17-year-old Nani, the young left winger of Sporting Lisbon.

    Sporting Lisbon is a little hesitant about this proposal. After all, Nani is now very valued by the club and is regarded as another rising left winger after Simao and Viana - they hope to sell him for a big price in the future.

    Pei Wei is not anxious about this at all. Anyway, the initiative is now in his hands. The worst he can do is keep Viana for another season. He has no good impressions of this Portuguese genius who is clamoring to leave without being able to play the main team.  , in history, Viana only played one season in Newcastle before he began to attack Robson aggressively, eventually forcing the club to sell him to Valencia at a low price.

    After entering the new century, Portugal has produced many winger talents, such as Quaresma, Ronaldo, Simao, Viana, Boa Motte, Joao Moutinho, Canela, and Nuno Val.  Lent, Naniall are talented and talented, but in the end only Cristiano Ronaldo can become a world-class star. This is not an accident. He can be under a coach like Ferguson who is good at cultivating young players.  Playing football, and growing rapidly in a stable club, this is what makes Ronaldo better than others. You must know that in terms of talent and quality, no one else is inferior to him.

    Although he has invested 50 million pounds in the transfer market, Pei Wei has not stopped spending money. However, unlike Abramovich, the next person he will spend money on is not an already famous star, but  Search for future superstars based on your own memory and scouts' recommendations.

    He has wanted to do this kind of thing for a long time, but due to the limitations of the Chinese league at home, he could not buy all the future superstars he wanted. But in Newcastle, he began to have the capital to do so.

    A pair of roommates who are still playing in the Southampton youth team, Welsh left back Gareth Bale and England forward Theo Walcott, these two young players are just over fifteen years old now.  Purton was unable to sign a professional contract with them, and the wealthy Newcastle intervened in the middle, so they had no choice but to do anything.

    Newcastle's victory in the European Champions Cup last season also had a positive effect. For the two young people, the status of European champions is attractive enough, and the treatment offered by Newcastle is also quite generous, although they are against Nan'an.  Purton's feelings are also very deep, but obviously Newcastle is much higher in terms of treatment and honor.

    What Pei Wei is using now is actually the method used by Abramovich last season. Since the training of young people cannot be compared with established clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal that have stable talent source bases around the world, then just use money to buy it.  Create a few strong echelons and then slowly cultivate them.

    While Pei Wei was busy with these things, he and Mourinho suddenly received a text message at the same time.

    &nbsp; "I'm Bellamy, and I won't go to that bad team (referring to Birmingham)." "Holy crap!" Pei Wei cursed.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 670 The Situation of Each Team

    Jose, did you get the text message too?  "Pei Wei asked Mourinho.

    Mourinho nodded: "Yes, Bellamy said he was unwilling to go to that bad team."

    "This guy" Pei Wei shook his head and sighed: "Is there something wrong with all geniuses' heads? Bellamy is comparable to Anelka. By doing this, he not only blocked our road, but also blocked our road.  Way to Birmingham.¡±

    "But he still means what he says - he has rejected Birmingham's offer." Mourinho said.

    "Contact the Celtics. They expressed their hope to rent Bellamy a few days ago." Pei Wei shook his head: "Let's rent it for one year first - does Bellamy have any objections now? The Celtics are not bad.  Team."

    "I hope so. There is nothing to say about his ability, but it does not fit in with my tactical arrangements. What I need are players who put the collective first, not so-called geniuses who put individual performance above the whole."

    Neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho publicized this matter. Although Pei Wei felt very unhappy, he knew that Bellamy was such a person, a "child" who had not grown up yet, and he could not make any mistakes.  Such people are angry.

    When Newcastle and Celtic began to discuss the loan matter, Bellamy did not continue to make trouble. He knew that the club did not want him, and Celtic's strength could satisfy him. No matter how ignorant he was,  He didn't dare to do anything to offend Pei Wei again. You know, Bramble was still in the reserve team.

    At that time, Pei Wei's idea of ??killing the chicken to show the monkeys still had some effect.

    However, Pei Wei and Mourinho were surprised when another player proposed a transfer - Mark Viduka proposed a transfer to the club. He hoped to go to a club with more playing time.

    Last season, Viduka played a lot of court time, especially in the second half of the season.  When Shearer's physical fitness and condition could not be maintained, he was Mourinho's first choice, and his performance was not bad, with wonderful performances in the league and Champions League.

    When Mourinho asked, Viduka was very sincere: "I would love to stay in Newcastle, the fans here are very enthusiastic and the atmosphere within the team is also very good But now that there are three centers in the club, I  The peak period will not be too long, and I hope to get more playing opportunities before my condition declines.¡±

    Mourinho was silent. He knew that Viduka's request was not too much, but the current situation of the club is like this. Although Shearer will reduce the number of appearances next season, with his experience and strength, as long as his physical condition allows  It will definitely be the main force, so Viduka will have to compete with Drogba for a substitute position. In this regard, Viduka has no advantage.

    In terms of age, Viduka is already twenty-nine, and Drogba is three years younger than him.  In terms of relationship, Drogba can definitely be regarded as Mourinho's direct descendant. He has played under Mourinho since the Yunjia Tianyu era. In terms of ability.  Viduka has great physical advantages, but he is just a "brute bull", while Drogba is a "war beast"

    Viduka is a very smart player, and he has not reached retirement age yet.  He has already won a Champions League title in Newcastle, so he has no regrets, rather than sitting on the bench in a giant club.  It's better to be the main player in a mid-to-lower team.  At least you can maintain your condition for a little longer.  Last season's performance left him with many options.

    After a long time, Mourinho nodded: "I understand. Mark, this is your own choice If there is a suitable offer, we will let him go."

    Viduka understands what Mourinho means. The club spent 6 million pounds to buy him last season, and his performance last season was also very good. If the transfer fee is lower than this price,  In other words, not only the club, but also the fans will express dissatisfaction.

    "Okay, let's go with two forwards and come with two forwards. Our front line has changed again Fortunately, the two main players are still there, and Drogba, I know how to use him." Mourinho said to Pei  Wei said.

    Pei Wei felt very sorry after knowing that Viduka decided to leave. In his opinion, although Viduka is not capable of playing as the main force, there is absolutely no problem in being a main substitute. Shearer will almost retire after this season.  Now, Drogba will be the main player and Viduka will be the substitute - there is no substitute who is more like Drogba than Viduka.

    But everyone has their own ambitions, and it is natural for Viduka to want to leave - no one can ask a 29-year-old forward to endure a year of being on the bench and become the first substitute - this is too difficult.

    Anyway, even if Viduka leaves, there are still four forwards and three centers in the team. Even if the club wants to fight on multiple fronts, there will be no problem.And players like Drogba and Ibrahimovic are rarely injured. The club's medical facilities are also quite good now, and there will be no large-scale injuries.

    "By the way, Jose, there is another good news

    ?Adding a young player on the right?  "Pei Weixiang said Mourinho as if he remembered something.

    "We already have Nie Fei and Dyer on the right. One is China's absolute main force and one is England's fringe international. They are already very strong." Mourinho said with a frown. For a head coach like him, he is not a player.  The more the better, but only what works best.

    However, he is still interested in hearing Pei Wei's candidates. He knows that Pei Wei will not force a player on him. Suggestions are just suggestions.

    "Leeds United's Alan Lennon is a wing genius who has just turned seventeen. Leeds United has declared bankruptcy. We can buy him without spending much money Dyer has no potential, Fei has  When the time comes to play in the middle, Lennon would be a good signing.¡±

    "The kid who set the record for the youngest player to play in the Premier League?" Mourinho immediately knew who he was talking about: "But if he comes, he can only find form in the reserve team."

    "It's okay, I think it's not a problem."

    After getting Mourinho's consent, Pei Wei immediately started arranging people in the transfer department to prepare for the transfer of Alan Lennon. Leeds United, which had declared bankruptcy, was simply unable to retain its players. After paying two hundred  After a transfer fee of 10,000 pounds, Pei Wei brought the 17-year-old star of hope to St. James Park Stadium.

    Compared with last season, Newcastle's actions are not too big. They introduced a total of six players and signed two young players, spending less than 60 million pounds, and to be honest, the six players they introduced  None of the players are famous stars.

    Ribery and Drogba only had flashes last season, which does not mean they can still perform so well this season. After all, the level of the Premier League must be higher than that of La Liga. The same goes for Essien and Cech.  Coming from Ligue 1, the English media are skeptical about their strength. Larsson is well-known. The Swedish national team he leads has never lost to the English national team, but he is almost 33 years old after all.  Now, it is really doubtful how much condition he can still have. As for Lennon, the English media do not doubt his strength, but they have doubts. Under the suppression of two experienced and well-known stars, Fei and Dyer, Ten  How many opportunities will the seven-year-old Lie have to play?

    Compared with Newcastle's transfer, Manchester United's transfer operation seems to be better. After signing Heinze and Smith, Ferguson poached the 16-year-old central defender Piqu¨¦ from Barcelona, ??and then from Parma.  They recruited forward Giuseppe Rossi, who was also 16 years old. Both players were considered to have great prospects. Ferguson seized the opportunity very well and introduced these two talented teenagers without spending a penny.

    Immediately afterwards, Manchester United's biggest deal this summer appeared - the top bid in the Premier League transfer market this summer belonged to an 18-year-old young man, Everton's golden boy, who performed well in the European Championships.  Wayne Rooney was bought by Manchester United for 27 million pounds. After completing this big deal, Ferguson excitedly announced that Manchester United already has a future - this future is the eighteen-year-old Rooney and the ten-year-old Rooney.  Nine-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Other teams also have big spenders. Liverpool finally found their head coach. After signing a contract with Dutch coach Adrian Se, they introduced French striker Cisse from Auxerre for a transfer fee of 14 million euros.  , and then bought Spanish winger Luis Garcia from Barcelona. Tottenham is probably the team that has introduced the most players. They have introduced twelve players in one go, but none of them are very famous. The most famous one is  Leeds national goalkeeper Paul Robinson and Porto midfielder Mendes spent a total of less than 20 million pounds.

    Chelsea did not give up the move to introduce a midfielder after losing Essien. Benitez quickly introduced Spanish midfielder Alonso from Real Sociedad. The deal cost Abramovich 10.7 million.  Then, Chelsea once again announced that it had introduced Italian center Luca Toni from Serie A Udinese for a transfer fee of 13 million pounds!

    As soon as this deal came out, the title of "the biggest idiot in the Premier League this year" was immediately transferred from Newcastle to Chelsea. You must know that Tony is not an Italian international yet, although he can score about ten goals in Serie A every year.  , but his reputation is not great at all. Spending 13 million to buy a forward for a mid-tier Serie A team is not out of his mind, so what is it?

    Benitez did not give any explanation for this. After introducing Alonso and Toni, he announced that all signings this summer were over and he was ready to start the game.It¡¯s training camp before now.

    ? 86.2 million, this is Chelsea¡¯s investment in the transfer market this summer.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 671 Maicon

    Raphael is still not immune" Pei Wei looked at Ao in front of him with a smile and thought to himself: "A Deco is not enough, I also have a Tony. It makes it clear that he believes in his direct lineage, but it is no wonder that any new coach does not bring it with him.  How can they establish prestige in the locker room if they are direct relatives? Besides, Toni and Deco are also players that Chelsea needs. Is it possible that Benitez is going to play 433, but Mourinho is playing 442?  ?  "

    Mourinho was a little embarrassed by Pei Wei. He originally asked Pei Wei to talk about something, but Pei Wei looked at him and laughed fiercely. Mourinho unconsciously touched his face - he didn't seem to have any problems on his face.  Dirty things

    His move woke up Pei Wei. Pei Wei said something and asked, "Jose, what do you want from me? The pre-season training is about to begin. How are you preparing?"

    "It's almost ready" Mourinho said slowly: "About the America's Cup I think I understand who you asked me to observe. Douglas Maicon, a very good right back, type  Similar to Trabelsi but better, a good candidate, but if there are too many non-EU players in the team, labor certification will be a big problem. "

    Pei Wei was stunned, but what Mourinho said was indeed a problem. Newcastle is now a standard "multi-national force", including Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. If Viduka does not leave, then there will be players from the five continents of the world.  The team is complete, and the Premier League's labor certificate is not once and for all. If you do not play more than 75% of the domestic leagues during the contract period, the FA will not give it to you after the contract expires.  He issues labor certificates, and then Newcastle can only watch the players leave.

    "This is a big problem It seems that we will have to give up one of them by then." Pei Wei nodded: "But at this stage, applying for a labor certificate for Maicon should not be a problem. Basically he will be in the America's Cup  He played the whole game, even if he is still a little bit behind, there won¡¯t be any big problem if he appeals We need to speed up our pace, and his performance has attracted the attention of Monaco.¡±

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    For Douglas Maicon, who plays for Cruzeiro, this summer is undoubtedly a dream summer. He was selected for the Brazilian national team. After sitting on the bench for a game, he immediately squeezed out with his ability to play both offense and defense.  Mancini, who plays for Roma in Serie A, has become the main right back of the Brazilian national team - although this main force is not stable.  Everyone knows that when the national team captain Cafu returns, he will definitely be the first choice at the right back position.

    In the America's Cup, Maicon performed well. His performance on the right helped the Brazilian national team advance step by step, and finally won the America's Cup for the seventh time after defeating its old rival Argentina in the final. This was Maicon's seventh time.  A national team honor.

    What makes him even more happy is that his agent informed him that due to his outstanding performance in the America's Cup, he was the runner-up in the Champions League last year.  Ligue 1 club Monaco has shown interest in him and is inquiring about the possibility of a transfer.

    For South American players, being able to go to Europe is undoubtedly equivalent to embarking on a golden road and attracting more attention.  More income, broader prospects However, although there are quite a few places for South American players to play in Europe, it is also very difficult.  This is especially true for a defensive player - Brazil is such a mess, there are too many talented forwards, and defensive players are rarely favored by European teams.

    So although Ligue 1 is no longer one of the four major leagues.  But I can go to Ligue 1.  It means that it is more likely to attract the attention of the four major league teams.  What's more, Monaco's strength is not bad at all. Last year's European Champions Cup runner-up is a proof.  If right winger Giuly hadn't been injured, Newcastle's victory would not have been so easy.

    He also watched that game. In Maicon's opinion, Monaco's right back performed in a complete mess. After Giuly came off the field, he didn't know what to do. If I were here, it would be a big deal for one person to pick a side.

    Maicon is very confident. In Cruzeiro, he won two Brazilian Cup championships and a league championship. He has always been the main right back and has been selected for the Brazilian national team many times-although in this Copa America, he is very confident.  Zhongcai became the main force.

    Playing in Monaco for a few years will serve as a springboard to impress other European giants with your outstanding performance, and then become a member of a giant club, earn a high salary, and become the main force of the Brazilian national team

    23-year-old Douglas Maicon has a bright future.

    However, he is still very self-aware. The only players in Brazil who can go directly to European giants are forwards and offensive players. Defenders generally can only start from mid-table clubs. This time they can be ranked in Ligue 1.  Monaco, who was at the forefront, took a fancy to him, and Maicon was already very satisfied.

    So, when New YorkSerie A directly proposed a transfer fee of 3 million euros to Cruzeiro, and the Cruzeiro club agreed to Newcastle

    Maicon¡¯s agent contacted him and when his agent conveyed it to him, he was in a daze.

    After playing in Cruzeiro for four years, Maicon did not gain much fame, even in Brazil - Brazilian fans are famous for focusing on offense over defense. As long as offensive players are in a game,  If you perform well and score a few goals, you will immediately be hailed as "another rising star." However, no matter how dedicated the defensive players are, they are also the most inconspicuous group of people on the court.

    Although he performed well in the America's Cup, he was not shining brightly - Brazil's most radiant player in this America's Cup is Robinho, "Pele II", who has just turned 20.  The light in the America's Cup overshadowed everyone. He scored six goals in six games and led this standard "Brazilian second team" to defeat all opponents and win the championship. It is said that Real Madrid has taken a fancy to him. Maicon can only do this.  Envy, who would want to be less famous?

    And now, the champions and runners-up of the last European Champions Cup are actually looking for him. When did he become so popular?

    "You are the kind of player I need. I need a right back who can take on the offensive and defensive responsibilities on the right. The club's scouts recommended many people to me, but I took a fancy to you, Douglas Maicon." Murray  Neo even called him personally and told him in his familiar Portuguese on the phone: "I can't promise you the main position, because in my team, there is no difference between the main player and the substitute.  Whoever is in good condition will play, that¡¯s it.¡±

    Mourinho's sincere attitude made Maicon very happy. For a 23-year-old player like Maicon, he is very cautious about going to Europe to play football and will not let the coach's random behavior  Believe what you promise - that's a mistake only teenagers make.

    Whoever is in good condition will go up, isn't it the right thing to do?  Moreover, Maicon does not think that he is worse than Trabelsi and Kufuor, and he is fully confident in competing for the main force.

    "And as a personal suggestion, you are already 23 years old. Playing in Brazil can no longer improve you. Only in the four major leagues with higher levels and more fierce competition can you achieve success.  Sufficient development, what you need now is not training opportunities, but conceptual improvement. The level of the Brazilian league is very high, but it certainly cannot compare with the European league in terms of training people. How about it, Douglas, are you willing to come to Newcastle?  It¡¯s a club with great ambitions, and last season¡¯s Champions League win will certainly not be the last one we win,¡± Mourinho continued.

    "WellSir, I think I should continue to think about it. I want to discuss it with my family and agent." Maicon said after hesitating.

    Mourinho laughed: "This is what it should be Transfer is a major event in life, and of course it requires careful consideration. But Douglas, our pre-season training is about to start. If you decide to come to Newcastle, it's best to  Hurry up, because participating in the pre-season training will be of great benefit to your smooth integration into the team.¡±

    "I understand, I will give you an answer as soon as possible." Maicon replied, and at the end he added: "For me personally, I very much hope to play football under you."

    Mourinho laughed, then he hung up the phone and said to Pei Wei who was waiting next to him: "I think we can start preparing to apply for a labor certificate for Maicon He is already moved personally. In terms of treatment,  It is impossible for Monaco to compete with us, and coupled with his personal wishes, I am sure that he only agreed to the transfer in the past two days.¡±

    Pei Wei also smiled slightly. In fact, when he was reincarnated, Maicon was still playing for Monaco and had just been spotted by Inter Milan. Pei Wei had never seen Maicon play. If it weren't for his previous life, he paid more attention to Serie A teams.  If there is a transfer, he will not remember the right back at all.

    And even now he only regards Maicon as his third choice. Ramos refuses to come. Even if Lahm comes, it will be next season, and Mourinho also takes a fancy to Maicon in the America's Cup.  With his performance, he would not have thought that this transfer of a mere three million euros would prevent Chelsea from having to worry about the right back position for at least five years.

    Mourinho's judgment was correct. Two days later, news came from Maicon's agent that Maicon agreed to sign with Newcastle. The annual salary in this contract was 1.5 million pounds, and the contract was for four years. Other details about  The appearance fees, goal bonuses, etc. were also very reasonable. Maicon quickly signed the contract, which roughly doubled his income.

    Newcastle announced its seventh signing on the same day, and then Newcastle announced that all transfer work for this season was over.??In the next period of time, Newcastle will focus all its attention on pre-season training and plans to slim down the team.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 672 Welcome to Newcastle

    The day after he signed the contract, Kong arrived quietly at Newcastle Stadium, where fans greeted him in the aisles. There were no reporters swarming in, no flashing lights, and only two Newcastle club staff members came to pick him up.

    This is normal, because these days are just a few days before the start of Newcastle's summer training camp. Except for the players who were in the team last season, other new players will have to attend press conferences in these days.  The club has to send people to pick them up. Since Pei Wei and Mourinho don't know how to separate themselves, instead of picking up certain players but not picking up other players, which may cause trouble for the media, it is better for everyone to treat them equally.

    Maicon's agent complained a little, but Maicon didn't feel any so-called disrespect. He smiled and said to the agent's complaint: "That's just right I'm not here to be a star, I'm here to play football.  "

    Since Maicon said this, the agent naturally had nothing to say. He was relieved when he knew that the other players who came to report were just club employees who came to pick him up.  The Chinese have this idea.

    During this period, Newcastle completed several player transfers. Viana and Bellamy were loaned to Sporting Lisbon and Celtic respectively. Pei Wei got his wish and obtained Nani's excellent purchase option.

    After actively contacting other clubs, Viduka was favored by many mid-tier Premier League clubs. In the end, Middlesbrough, which is closest to Newcastle, got the upper hand. Their sincere attitude impressed the Australians, and their offer of 700  The transfer fee of half a million pounds was also the highest, and Newcastle readily agreed to Middlesbrough's offer.  This can be regarded as Pei Wei's compensation for taking away the first championship trophy in Middlesbrough's history.

    Woodgate's choice to leave was something that no one expected. After winning the European Champions Cup last season, the England international had the idea of ????playing abroad. It happened that Real Madrid  They came to the door again, and the two parties hit it off immediately.

    Although Newcastle was reluctant to let him go, the player wanted to leave and Pei Wei did not intend to force him to stay. In the end, Real Madrid, eager for talent, offered a high price of 13.4 million pounds.  Finally bringing the England international to the Santiago Bernabeu.

    Harper, Griffin, Woodgate, Speed, Solano, Viana, Bellamy, Viduka, Lualua, these are the nine players Newcastle have left this summer.  Nine players recovered a transfer fee of 27.85 million pounds. Compared with last season's massive expenditure, Newcastle only spent about 30 million pounds this summer.

    When it comes to spending on acquiring players, Newcastle ranks second in the Premier League. When it comes to actual spending, Newcastle spends even less than Manchester United and Liverpool, only ranking fourth in the Premier League.

    ??Seven players were brought in and nine players left.  The number of Newcastle's first team has been reduced to 24, but compared with last season, the composition of the personnel has become more compact and practical.  Every player has the ability to play on the field, and each position has at least two players who are capable of playing the main role. The entire team also appears to be more combative.

    And on July 20, the Newcastle team began to focus on preparing for pre-season training.  Newcastle specially arranged a press conference to introduce the seven newly joined players to fans and media.

    This press conference was unusually high-profile. Newcastle club chairman Pei Wei, head coach Mourinho and technical advisor Bobby Robson all attended the press conference.  It was Mourinho's idea to introduce the seven new players to the fans together.  He thought it would show that no one on the team was special.  Robson agreed with this proposal, and Pei Wei naturally had no objections.

    Cech, Maicon, Ribery, Drogba, Lennon, Essien, Larsson.  The seven new players stood in a row on the stage, holding their new jerseys in their hands and smiling at the reporter's camera.

    Cech was holding the No. 12 jersey left by Harper. After Griffin left, his No. 2 jersey was taken away by Bernard, and Maicon wore the No. 13 jersey worn by Bernard last season.  After Bellamy left, his No. 10 jersey was taken away by Ibrahimovic. The remaining No. 18 jersey was worn by Drogba. Franck Ribery wore the No. 20 jersey. This jersey  Last season's owner was Viduka. Larsson still chose the number 11 he wore in the Swedish national team. This originally belonged to the veteran Speed, Essien was number 4, and Lennon wore the number 19.  .

    One of the last two numbers belonged to Solano, who left, and the other belonged to Bramble. Pei Wei finally relented. After the transfer started this summer, he finally terminated the contract with Bramble and allowed him to go freely.  Looking for a new home - more than half a year of reserve team careerHe has learned enough lessons, and more importantly, other players have also learned a lesson.

    Enough lessons.

    Ribery and Drogba were especially happy in front of the camera. They were extremely happy to be able to play under Pei Wei and Mourinho again. Ribery's scar seemed to be glowing.  Luo Ba smiled so much that his mouth almost reached to his ears.

    The cameras in the hands of the reporters in the audience kept flashing, but they kept muttering in their hearts - the players Newcastle bought this year are really not that good in appearance, apart from Cech, who is tall.  Apart from his extraordinary charisma, everything else is crooked - Maicon has a simple and honest face, Essien has a big mouth and thick lips, Drogba looks like a prehistoric ape-man, and Ribery lost his appearance with a single scar.  Lennon and Larsson can only be regarded as mediocre in appearance. After this year's transfer, it is hard to say whether Newcastle's strength has increased or decreased, but what is certain is that after letting go of Woodgate and Viana.  After becoming a handsome player, Newcastle's charm index has dropped a lot.

    Some reporters also sneered in their hearts. The seven players introduced by Newcastle this year are from seven different countries. Except for the tacit understanding between Ribery and Drogba, the other players have never cooperated or even competed. Could it be that  Can a short pre-season training allow them to develop a tacit understanding?  It seems that the start of Newcastle's new season will definitely not be too easy.

    Whether you¡¯re optimistic about it or not, Newcastle¡¯s pre-season training has officially begun.

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    At the Longbenton training base, Newcastle started the first day of training of the new season.

    Twenty-four players stood neatly in three rows in front of Mourinho. Behind Mourinho, Robson looked at the faces that were either familiar or unfamiliar, and he was filled with emotions.

    ? ? 02-03 ++ Eight players, Given, Keger, Bernard, Taylor, Janus, Dyer, Robert, and Shearer. In two years, 20 players left.

    But Robson also has to admit that the current Newcastle team is several times stronger than a year ago. Although this approach is somewhat unkind, it has indeed improved the strength, cohesion and competitive mechanism of the entire team.

    His eyes fell on Mourinho in front of him again. This young man who became his translator ten years ago has now become one of the hottest young coaches on the European continent. It only took him one season to reach this level.  He has achieved the dream goal of countless European coaches - the Champions League championship. He has used his iron fist, wit and influence to create an iron army. It seems that it is really the era of young people.

    It's a pity that my body no longer allows me to work hard on the front line. Otherwise, I really hope to lead a team to compete with him on the court. But it's not bad now. Watching Newcastle create unprecedented glory, isn't it?  Is it what you have always wanted?

    At this time, Mourinho began his pre-season lecture: "Gentlemen, the holidays have passed and the new season is about to begin I don't care whether you are already in this team or new, in my  In my eyes, there is no difference in this regard. From now on, you are all my players. At least for the next season, we will all work together. Unity is the most important thing."

    His eyes scanned all the players: "Last season was a fantastic season for Newcastle, but the honors won last season cannot bring any substantial benefits to this season. Other teams cannot  They will willingly lose to us in the Champions League because we were last season's Champions League champions. On the contrary, they will use more force to deal with us - because we have walked from the dark to the light.  So this season will be more difficult than last season - are you afraid?"

    "Not afraid!" The players replied in unison - they will not show timidity in this situation. The newcomers must show their desire to win, while the old man already knows what kind of answer Mourinho likes.

    "Very good." Mourinho showed a smile: "In order to have a good mood for vacation after the end of this season, we have to do something more during this period In the next month, we will  We will undergo rigorous training to quickly recover our body functions to the point where we can participate in the competition and accumulate physical fitness for the entire season. Therefore, this month will be very difficult. I will base on your training and warm-up matches.  Your performance will determine your position in the season.¡±

    Mourinho opened his arms to everyone: "Welcome to Newcastle!"

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 673: The Wealthy Family Gathers in Yunjia

    In China, although the Chinese Super League has been suspended for more than a month, it is still unabated. In the Asian Cup held in Lebanon, the Chinese team, which did not play with the strongest lineup, won the runner-up. They lost to Iran in the final.  team, but the fans did not pay too much attention to this result, because all four superstars playing in Europe did not participate in the Asian Cup. The Chinese national team, which is basically composed of young players, still made it all the way to the finals, only in  Losing to the opponent in a penalty shootout is not a shameful result.

    The achievements of Dutch coach Hiddink, who has been in office for more than a year, have been recognized by everyone. In this year and more, many young players have shown outstanding strength in the national team, which is very beneficial to the future development of the national team.  Good thing, after all, we can't always rely on those veterans to conquer the world.

    After the Asian Cup, the Chinese Super League will not start until half a month later, and the enthusiasm of the fans has been mobilized in advance - another European giant is coming to China to play games, and it is different from the past.  Yes, this time it¡¯s not one, but three!  These three teams are well-known both in Europe and in the four major leagues, and they can definitely be called "rich" teams!

    The Nerazzurri ranked third in Serie A last season, Inter Milan, and the Bundesliga leader Bayern last season. Although they lost to Werder Bremen in the league championship last season, no one can deny Bayern.  They are the well-deserved overlords of the Bundesliga, and the other team is the new European champion last season and the Premier League runner-up Newcastle!

    The first two have huge influence in China. The Bundesliga has been broadcast live in China for nearly ten years. Although it is not as entertaining as the other three major leagues, the Bundesliga is almost world-class.  The broadcast technology has attracted a lot of Chinese fans, and Bayern Munich, the club with the best performance in Bundesliga history, has naturally gained high popularity in China.

    Inter Milan's situation is a bit complicated - CCTV started broadcasting Serie A in 1992, and the last time Inter Milan won the league championship was in 1989. I didn't see Inter Milan win the championship on TV, but the conference held on CCTV  In the "Wealth Week" program, Inter Milan surpassed the other seven giants and became the most popular European giants among Chinese fans.  This is something very unimaginable. Inter Milan has won the favor of Chinese fans with its unique charm, pathos and consistent pursuit of championships.

    As for Newcastle, not many Chinese fans paid attention to this team before Pei Wei took over, but last season, this team once became the most watched game by Chinese fans-Chinese bosses, Chinese players, in  How come a Chinese head coach with such a profound "Chinese imprint" doesn't attract the attention of Chinese fans?

    These three teams participate in a competition together.  Coupled with Yunjia Tianyu, the veteran overlord of the Chinese Super League, it is natural to imagine how much sensation such a cup competition can cause in China.

    On July 31, Newcastle arrived in Yunjia.  On August 1, Bayern Munich arrived in Yunjia, and on August 2, Inter Milan arrived in Yunjia

    Zu, Kahn, Vieri, Recoba, Van der Meyde, Toldo, Materazzi, Zanetti countless world superstars gathered in Yunjia. This is undoubtedly another Chinese star after entering 2004.  Football event!

    In addition to Newcastle, the other two giants also attach great importance to this warm-up match. This can be seen from the senior officials who came with the team. Bayern is led by the former legendary superstar "Football Emperor" Beckenbauer, while Inter Milan  Chairman Facchetti came to China in person, and Beckenbauer was Bayern's number one figure.  Facchetti is also the nominal number one helmsman of Inter Milan, and his actual importance is second only to Moratti, the boss behind the scenes. These two people led the team and gave Yunjia enough face.

    However, these three giants are inextricably linked to Yunjia Tianyu. Ballack is the current core of Bayern, and Recoba and Materazzi are also important members of Inter Milan.  And they have all played for the Yunjia Tianyu team, not to mention Newcastle. Everyone in Europe knows that Yunjia Tianyu and the current Newcastle team are almost the same family. Everyone knows about the transfers of Ribery and Drogba.  You can guess what it is, Marseille is equivalent to helping others train players for a year - but not for free.  They also received two million pounds in "training fees" and a package cooperation plan with Yunjia Tianyu, which is not too bad.

    At the press conference, the three head coaches Mourinho, Hitzfield and Mancini said that participating in the Yunjia Cup this time was not to participate in a business competition - "This is an important warm-up for us before the season."  "Sai."

    The format of the Yunjia Cup is like this, four teams play a round robin.  A win is worth three points, a draw is one point, and a loss is zero points. At the same time, in order to encourage offense, we have specially formulated the rule that one goal is worth one point. I believeUnder such stimulation, participating local teams will pay more attention to offense.

    Eryunjia Cup

    The arrangement is also based on ranking. There is no appearance fee for the four teams, but it is relatively generous. A total of 3 million pounds in bonuses are distributed according to the ranking. The championship bonus is 1.2 million pounds, the runner-up is 800,000 pounds, and the third and fourth places are respectively  600,000 and 500,000. For the three European giants, they don't care too much about these bonuses, but if they can train the team and get an income at the same time, why not do it.

    They are not here for a show, but for important pre-season training, especially Bayern and Inter Milan. They agreed to participate in the Yunjia Cup not only because of Pei Wei's face, but because they considered their opponents in this warm-up match  The strength is relatively strong, which can test the strength of the team that has just changed coaches. At the same time, the hardware facilities of Yunjia Tianyu's training base are quite good, which is one of the reasons why they chose this as the training location.

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    The first day Newcastle settled in Yunjia Tianyu, I was slightly shocked.

    Originally, Newcastle¡¯s big-name players did not expect such excellent hardware facilities from a Chinese club, but when they started training for the first time, the contempt on their faces disappeared.

    "Have the training facilities of this club always been so excellent?" Ibrahimovic asked Fei in surprise. In his opinion, Yunjia Tianyu's hardware facilities are not inferior to Newcastle, and are even better than those he played for before.  Ajax is even better, which really surprised Ibrahimovic.

    Not only him, but other players who came to Yunjia for the first time were also very surprised. Nie Fei smiled and said proudly: "Of course, it was 1998 when I left Yunjia. At that time, there were at least 100 players who are now here.  Ninety percent of the facilitiesFrank, a lot of equipment was added later, right?"

    Ribery next to him nodded: "Yes, they are gradually added every year. Yunjia Tianyu's hardware equipment is basically in sync with Europe. Basically, what European clubs have, you can find here."

    "It's incredible." Hiller said beside him: "The price of these equipment is very high Oh, our boss used to be the boss of Yunjia Tianyu, no wonder."

    "And the fans here are so enthusiastic." Janus looked at Nie Fei, Lucio, Ribery and Drogba with a little envy: "When we came out just now, they were all calling you  Name, Nie, didn¡¯t you and Lucio leave Yunjia long ago?¡±.

    ||Your fans are so bad As long as you have contributed to the team, they will never forget you I forgot to tell you one thing. The capacity of Yunjia Tianyu's home court is 63,000 people.  In the past ten seasons, the average annual attendance has exceeded 50,000. Even the most inconsequential games have at least 40,000 fans attending the scene, because Yunjia Tianyu is the best in China.  "

    Lucio, Drogba and Ribery nodded at the same time. They believed in Nie Fei's words. Everyone in Yunjia definitely believed that Yunjia Tianyu is the best club in China and the best club in Asia.  , even in the world, you can still have a place.

    Hilaire and Ibrahimovic looked at each other, and they could see the strong affection these four players who had played for Yunjia Tianyu had for this club - a club that can be so supported by fans and missed so much by players who have played for it.  What kind of club would it be?

    "Butour club is not the only one training in this training base now." Ibrahimovic suddenly said: "Inter Milan and Bayern are also in this training base. Can this training base accommodate our three clubs?  Training?"

    "Hey, Ibra, you are wrong about this." Ribery said with a smile, and he made a vague gesture with his right hand: "This training base has a total of twelve lawns like this lawn! It can be done!"  At the same time, it provides training for Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s first team, reserve team and ten echelons of different ages! Now there are only three more clubs. Just staggering the training time of a few echelons is enough for our three clubs to complete the training For example, we  The area in front of us is the usual training ground for the seventeen-year-old echelon."

    "It was only four yuan when I left. Has it increased so much now?" Nie Fei asked.

    Drogba nodded: "When Frank and I came, there were already eight yuan. The number of people in the echelon is constantly increasing, so the number of training venues is also constantly increasing. The boss is never stingy in this regard.  "

    The four of them were chatting happily, but Hilleb and the others next to them were almost dumbfounded. They saw that the training ground in front of them, which was not inferior to the top European clubs, was actually just a training ground for the seventeen-year-old echelon?

    This is also true??It's a bit extravagant

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    During the past few days when the giants were training at the training base, Yunjia Tianyu and Tianyu still allowed fans to visit the training program. At first, Inter Milan and Bayern raised objections, believing that this would affect the team's training, but after  After a day, they were completely relieved.

    The fans who came to visit seemed very organized. They did not make any noise or make any noise on the sidelines. They just watched the training silently on the sidelines, and then came in an orderly manner after the big-name players finished training.  Asking for autographs - If these fans weren't all yellow-skinned and black-eyed, the players from Inter Milan and Bayern would have thought they were training in Milan and Munich.

    Pei Wei is very satisfied with this. In fact, commercial competitions like this are also a stage to showcase Chinese football - to showcase the level of Chinese clubs and the level of Chinese fans. Giants like Bayern and Inter Milan will naturally regard Chinese football as  Other aspects are displayed in front of European fans, letting fans far away in Europe know that there are still extremely high-level clubs and fans in China!

    After two days of training, both Inter Milan and Bayern were full of praise for the Yunjia Tianyu training base. Bayern Munich even wanted to choose Yunjia as the location for their future overseas training camps in the summer, except for the fact that the weather was a bit hot.  In addition, they are very satisfied with the facilities, environment and atmosphere in the base. Inter Milan also has this idea. Unfortunately, their traditional summer training location is in the Middle East. Moratti cannot give up the good relationship with Dubai.  Relationship.

    The atmosphere of the two days of training was also extremely good. Stars from Newcastle, Bayern and Inter Milan who had played for Yunjia Tianyu visited various training grounds after their own training. Yunjia Tianyu  The coaches of each echelon have been notified by Li Qiang and the others a long time ago, and they are warmly welcomed to their arrival. Encouraged by these superstars who have come out of Yunjia Tianyu, the young people of each echelon have been training like crazy these days.  , and the experience and insights of these superstars have also unknowingly influenced these young players little by little.

    The atmosphere is good though.  But when the game was about to come, the four teams all started rigorous preparations. No one wanted to lose, especially the three giants had reorganized and changed players this summer. Everyone knew that this game  The heavyweight warm-up match before the start of the league will determine their main position next season.

    On August 5, the first round of the Yunjia Cup started at Fengyun Stadium and Yunjia Stadium.  However, in order to take into account the broadcast time arrangement, the two games are scheduled to be held at 3 pm and 7:30 pm respectively. The first place to start is the contest between the home team Yunjia Tianyu and the Bundesliga hegemon Bayern.

    For Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s head coach and former Chinese international Li Huajun.  Last season's league championship has stabilized his position. As Yunjia Tianyu's first domestic head coach in the top league, what he has to do now is to prove that he is no worse than his predecessor. Naturally, there is a good opportunity in front of him. If he can  Achieving a good result in the Yunjia Cup will naturally prove his level.

    So in this game, Li Qiang sent out his strongest lineup, which was basically composed of Mourinho¡¯s old players and newly promoted players: goalkeeper Chen Wei, the right back just came from Serie A this season.  Brescia poached Costa Rican full-back Martinez and left-back Wu Jiang.  The center back is partnered by captain Zhu Guosheng and young defender Du Wei. The midfielder is Zhang Yiming at the back, and Zheng Zhi is at the front. The right midfielder is Castroman, an Argentine who once played for Lazio in Serie A. The left midfielder Ayling, the two  The forward partners are 21-year-old Sun Bing and 17-year-old Messi.

    This Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s main lineup for the league and the Asian Club Cup is quite good. They are either national players or former national players.  Otherwise, they are the main players of the former Olympic team. Apart from Messi, the other two foreign players are also powerful players who have been selected for their respective national teams. They are still in their prime years, and they cooperate with each other quite well.  More importantly, the match is held at the Yunjia Fengyun Stadium!  The temple in the hearts of all Yunjia people!

    Therefore, after the first half of the game started, Yunjia Tianyu and Bayern, who were somewhat underestimating the opponent, fought evenly back and forth. The Yunjia fans in the stands were singing overwhelmingly, and Bayern coach Hitzfeld almost vomited blood.  ¡ª¡ªThe situation is not inferior, but Bayern has a century-old status as the Bundesliga hegemon.  You can only compete on par with a Chinese club. Do you still want to hang out?

    What made the old coach even more angry was that in the 37th minute of the first half, Messi made a series of wonderful breakthroughs on the right to get rid of Bayern left back Lizarazu, and then made a beautiful pass into the penalty area.  Attracting the defense of Bayern's two defenders, the latter point

    A beautiful volley kick opened the scoring for Yunjia Tianyu.?!

    The one-goal lead made the Yunjia fans elated. They kept singing loudly in the stands and cheered for the team with practical actions.

    After the intermission, Bayern's players began to counterattack. After all, their strength was still much higher than that of Yunjia Tianyu. After eliminating the feeling of being underestimated, Yunjia Tianyu really couldn't do it.  beat them.

    Ballack's attack in the middle taught Zheng Zhi a big lesson. He and Zhang Yiming could not silence the active Ballack. Coupled with the impact of Deisler and Ze Roberto on the wings, Ma Kai and Pisa  With Luo's personal breakthrough, Yunjia Tianyu's defense began to undergo a severe test.

    Chen Wei made several wonderful saves. Now Chen Wei is becoming more and more confident as he plays, and his performance on the court is getting better and better. Ma Kai's beautiful lob was thrown over the crossbar by him, but after all, he  He is a man, not a god. When faced with continuous shots, any goalkeeper can only do what he can do.

    Zheng Zhi was suppressed by Ballack's offense, and the two wingers were also suppressed by the opponent's powerful wing attack. Yunjia Tianyu could only use Messi's personal ability to harass the opponent's defense, although Li Huajun sent Wenda.  Increase the impact of the forward line, but still cannot reverse the situation.

    Finally in the 71st minute, Makai showed the ability of Bayern's top scorer. When Ballack and Pizarro contained enough defensive forces, he headed Ze Roberto's pass from the back point.  At the gate guarded by Chen Wei, Bayern successfully equalized the score.

    And when the game was about to end, Ballack proved why he was Germany's number one star - the ball pushed out by Zhu Guosheng fell at Ballack's feet, and Ballack used an earth-shattering kick before Zhang Yiming could steal it.  The shot allowed Bayern to overtake the score, 2-1, and Bayern finally won the game with difficulty.

    Seeing this result, Li Huajun could only shake his head helplessly. There was nothing wrong with the tactics he formulated, but Bayern solved the battle through the power of its stars - this is really helpless for a coach.

    It¡¯s just that no one would blame him. For Yunjia fans, Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s performance was enough to satisfy them. Even if they lost the game, they fought until the last minute-Yunjia fans value this even more.

    Compared with this game, the game between Newcastle and Inter Milan at the Yunjia City Stadium a few hours later attracted the attention of Yunjia fans. Inter Milan was the first European club to cooperate with Yunjia Tianyu.  The football school run by Yunjia Tianyu has provided many talents to Yunjia Tianyu, and now there are four young players including former Yunjia Tianyu goalkeeper Chu Ran training in the Inter Milan echelon, not to mention Newcastle, in  After having Pei Wei, Mourinho and Nie Fei, Yunjia fans have regarded them as their second supported club!

    The first person to support is, of course, Yunjia Tianyu

    In this game, Mourinho basically sent last season's main players, goalkeeper Given, four defenders namely Trabelsi, Lucio, Dawson and Bernard, midfielders Robert and Mark  Lelei, Janus and Nie Fei, forwards Ibrahimovic and Shearer, while Inter Milan's lineup has changed a lot compared to last season. The goalkeeper is still Toldo, and the defenders Zanetti and Cole  Doba, Materazzi and Favalli, who just transferred from Lazio, midfielder Cambiasso and Veron partner in the center, Van der Meyde and Stankovic are on the wings, and the forwards are Vieri and Ray  Koba.

    The two sides started a fierce battle in the midfield at the beginning of the game. Compared with Newcastle's Makelele and Jenas in the middle, the midfield combination of Cambiaso and Veron was more technical but not tough enough, but in the winger international  Milan had the upper hand. Stankovic entangled Nie Fei with his unremitting running and strong fighting spirit, but Robert, who had worked hard to recover from injury, began to fall behind under the impact of Van der Meyde. At the same time, Inter Milan's  The two forwards also caused a lot of trouble for Newcastle's center back. Although the young Dawson has excellent physical conditions, under the impact of the veteran super center Vieri, he clearly showed his lack of experience.

    In the 23rd minute, Inter Milan got a corner kick. Recoba's corner kick flew forward beautifully. Vieri rushed to the front point, accurately found the landing point, and then immediately took off!

    Dawson also jumped up, but when he jumped up, he discovered that Vieri had completely occupied the landing point, and his interference had almost no effect!

    Vieri flicked the ball "goal!"

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    There was extremely warm applause on the stage. Vieri's outstanding performance since the 1998 World Cup has won a large number of loyal fans in China, and Yunjia is no exception. Now he can see his favorite star's outstanding performance live.  How can you not give out warm applause when you perform well?

    What¡¯s more, the person who assisted him was Recoba, whom Yunjia fans loved. When the two hugged on the court, the applause from the stands was much warmer.

    "There is nothing to regret." Lucio pulled his central defender partner up from the ground: "Vieri has always been the most dominant center in Europe. You should learn to better judge your placement. You can't just rely on your body.  ¡±

    Dawson nodded. After Woodgate left, he became the main defender and was about to face all the super forwards he could encounter in the league and Champions League. This was a very severe test for the young him.

    Mourinho on the coaching bench saw that his team was lagging behind, but he did not show any annoyance. It is not terrible to fall behind in the warm-up match. It is much better to be able to discover the problem than to discover the problem in the key game.

    And he also believes in the strength of these players on the field. To win the Champions League last year, Newcastle relied on more than just luck!

    What's more, Inter Milan's defense is obviously not as strong as their forward line

    After the restart, Newcastle quickly launched a counterattack, and they quickly found Inter Milan's weakest link - the left.

    Since Roberto Carlos left, Inter Milan has never been able to find a left-back who can be assured. Although Favalli, who joined this season, was once a very capable defender in Serie A, he is already old after all.  , the situation is no longer the best.

    Although the right-wing partnership of Nie Fei and Trabelsi has many deficiencies on defense, it can be regarded as Newcastle's strongest link offensively.

    Makelele stole the ball from Veron in the midfield, and then immediately gave the ball to Trabelsi who stepped in, and Trabelsi dribbled the ball past the midline.  Seeing that Stankovic had been attracted to him, he immediately pushed the arch of his foot and passed the ball to Nie Fei in front.

    As soon as the ball landed at Nie Feidi¡¯s feet, the stands immediately erupted in cheers that were ten times louder than before!

    If Recoba is the star that Yunjia fans like, then for Nie Fei, Yunjia Tianyu fans have several times more affection for him!

    Born in Yunjia, he played for Yunjia Tianyu Club from the day it was established. After helping the team win the league championship, he went to Italy.  He became the first Chinese player to play in Serie A, and then won the first top league championship for Chinese players, the first Asian player to appear in the Champions League, and led the Chinese national team and the Olympic team to third place in the World Cup and second place in the Olympic Games respectively  ¡­so many achievements and brilliance all rolled into one.  Nie Fei is a legend among Chinese players and the best player in the world in the eyes of Yunjia fans!

    Listening to the familiar applause from the stands and feeling the unreserved love of Yunjia fans for him, Fei felt a deep sense of nostalgia in his heart.  Just like a wanderer traveling abroad, no matter how many achievements or praises he gets, he only has the support and encouragement of his hometown people.  is the most profound.

    Carrying the ball lightly, Nie Fei looked at the approaching Favali, and Nie Fei lightly moved the ball to the side.  Just plan to break through Favali.

    Favali immediately stuck the position accurately.  For such a veteran.  Experience is their most valuable thing

    ||When there was a gap in the direction of the baseline, he slammed the ball behind Favalli, and then immediately accelerated to chase the ball!

    Although Favali quickly turned around and chased him, the difference in speed was irreparable. He could only block Nie Fei's cutting path, but Nie Fei never thought of cutting inside. After catching up with the ball,  He made a slight adjustment and then immediately made a pass!

    Under the interference of Materazzi, Ibrahimovic tipped the ball into Toldo's arms, and Newcastle's attack ended.

    Five minutes later, Newcastle quickly hit the ball to Nie Fei's feet after a reverse kick in the midfield. Then Nie Fei used his speed to forcefully break through Favalli's defense and cross the ball. This time Shearer hit the ball.  , but failed to escape Toldo's fingers.

    When Nie Fei broke through Favalli for the third time and was knocked down by the opponent, Mancini stood up.

    "Esteban, you go to the left to help defend." He whispered to Cambiaso, who nodded and ran back to the field.

    Newcastle indeed passed the ball to Nie Fei again. Favalli stopped in front of Nie Fei with some annoyance, but was got rid of by a junior again and again. For thisIt's really cruel for a Serie A veteran.

    Cambiasso also quickly moved across the middle, crossing the route where Nie Fei might cut in, which made France

    It is enough to prevent Nie Fei from breaking through to the bottom line - Favali's frequent breakthroughs just now were because he had to prevent Nie Fei from cutting inside, and his speed was far inferior, which led to this embarrassing scene

    |,u.ran a pick pass and passed the ball to Ibrahimovic who pulled out of the penalty area!

    Since Cambiasso, the only defensive midfielder, was attracted to the wing, and Veron in front failed to defend in time, Materazzi had to follow Ibrahimovic out of the penalty area.

    In the penalty area, Materazzi relied on his strong body and excellent heading ability to keep an eye on Ibrahimovic, because Ibrahimovic himself is not very good at heading the ball, but when he left the penalty area, Materazzi  It started to feel difficult.

    Ibrahimovic ran up to the ball, put his foot under the ball, then suddenly picked the ball to his side and behind, and then immediately turned around!

    Materazzi also turned around and followed up, but Ibrahimovic did not continue to move forward, but took advantage of the situation and picked the ball into the penalty area!

    Cordoba reluctantly jumped up, and then he realized that he couldn't hit the ball!

    Shearer whipped his head before Zanetti and headed the ball towards the lower right corner of the goal. Although Toldo made a save, he still couldn't organize the ball to enter the net!

    Newcastle successfully equalized the score before the end of the first half. When the game entered the second half, the coaches of both sides began to make a large number of substitutions. Mourinho even changed the eleven players. The newly transferred players from this season  All seven players also played - goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Kufuor, Taylor and Hart, midfielders Lennon, Dyer, Essien and Ribery, forwards Drogba and Larsson,  Except for the fact that the central defender is a little weak, this lineup is not inferior to the main lineup in other positions, but it seems to be much worse in terms of running-in.

    However, Newcastle still relied on the tacit cooperation between Ribery and Drogba to score the leading goal. After receiving the pass from Dyer in the middle, Ribery dribbled the ball across. Hart's assist attracted Zanetti's  However, Ribery gave the ball to Drogba at the edge of the penalty area. Drogba used his body to resist Burdisso behind him, and then suddenly turned and volleyed beautifully. Toldo made a wonderful save.  But Larson quickly appeared at the spot where the ball landed, and made a light follow-up shot to tip the ball into the goal.

    The subsequent game became Cech's performance time. It was difficult for Newcastle's central defender to defend Inter Milan's offense. Kufuor could still rely on his own experience to deal with his opponents, but the young Taylor was attacked by the equally young Martins.  It was difficult to withstand the opponent's lightning speed. Fortunately, Cech kept the goal with constant wonderful saves.

    The game entered stoppage time. Martins used a quick breakthrough to get rid of Taylor and rushed into the penalty area. Kufuor had no choice but to bring him down. The referee awarded a penalty kick and Cruz scored the ball steadily.  , two to two, a draw is an acceptable result for both sides.

    However, both sides gained more than just three points in this game (one point for a tie, two points for each scoring two goals). For Mourinho and Mancini, they were exposed in this real game.  The problem is something more important than these three points.

    Mourinho saw that although the current twenty-four players in the team were capable of playing the game, the central defender position did seem a bit weak after Woodgate left, which reminded him that he should play appropriately  When playing, rotation is adopted so that the two main players Lucio and Dawson will not be too tired, so as to ensure the combat effectiveness of the defense line.

    Mancini saw the weakness in the left back position, the defensive midfielder was not strong enough, and Veron, whom he designated as the core, has not yet returned to his former glory and the performance of the forwards made him feel a little relieved. Inter Milan  There has never been a shortage of top strikers, and that is no longer the case now.

    Two days later, the second round of the Yunjia Cup began. Also after two completely different formations in the first and second halves, Newcastle once again drew with Bayern, but this time the draw was 3 to 3 - Bayern.  Ma Kai scored twice, Hargreaves scored the third goal with a long shot, and Newcastle scored one goal each from Ibrahimovic, Larsson and Jenas. In another game, Yunjia Tianyu  An unexpected 3-2 victory over Inter Milan. Messi shined on the court, scoring one goal and assisting two goals. His dexterity made Inter Milan's defenders unable to guard against them. After this round, Bayern won one and drew five goals.  Ranked first with nine points, Newcastle ranked second with two draws and five goals and seven points, Yunjia Tianyu scored four goals with one win and one loss and ranked third with seven points, while Inter Milan scored one draw and one loss.  Four goals and five points at the bottom.

    In the last round of the match, Newcastle faced Yunjia Tianyu, the national team?Milan plays against Bayern Munich. For Yunjia fans, the previous game is the focus of their greatest attention.

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    "Li, you did a good job."

    In the coffee shop of Yunjia Hotel, Mourinho and Li Huajun were sitting opposite each other. In the three years of Yunjia Tianyu, Li Huajun has been Mourinho's first assistant coach, and Mourinho was very interested in this low-key coach.  The assistant coach is also very satisfied. He is low-key, calm, patient and meticulous. More importantly, like himself, he is the kind of person who regards football as his life. If Mourinho often starts talking about it unknowingly while eating,  As for football, even Li Huajun¡¯s dream talk is related to football.

    "Being able to defeat Inter Milan is not easy, especially now that Yunjia Tianyu's strength has dropped a bit compared to the previous two years. Even if Inter Milan's defense still has many problems, you can still see your preparations.  Very detailed.¡±

    Li Huajun smiled modestly: "Inter Milan doesn't have many main players in this game. Maybe Mancini also plans to train And Messi is in good condition in this game, and it's not just me."

    "You are still so humble." Mourinho laughed: "No matter what the reason, you won anyway, and this is your credit Just like we did in the Champions League last year, many people said we were lucky.  , We didn¡¯t encounter any strong teams, but we are still the Champions League champions, and we are still the first team to win the Champions League since the new century without winning a championship.¡±

    "By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, European champion coach." Li Huajun said with a smile: "Everyone in Yunjia thinks you are a capable coach. You deserve this title, Jose."

    "I don't want to carry this title on my back." Mourinho frowned: "The championships won in the past are only in the past and are of no benefit to the present. This is the truth I have always instilled in the players. Only in this way can we  It gives me and the players the desire to continue to win.¡±

    "But for many coaches, a Champions League championship is enough to make them famous." Li Huajun said: "This is not easy."

    Mourinho smiled: "Then tell me, if you lead Yunjia Tianyu to win the Triple Crown this season, will you be able to retire? Neither you nor I have reached the point of retirement.  He has achieved high achievements at this age. If there are no other pursuits, life will become very boring Just like Pei, for anyone, he is already very successful, but he always  I learned a lot from him.¡±

    Li Huajun began to think deeply.

    "Aha, have I caught you? Two head coaches who were about to start a life-and-death battle on the field actually drank coffee together the day before the game! Did they want to do something to deceive the fans? Did they plan to do something at the end?  Playing tacitly in a game?¡±

    Li Huajun rolled his eyes, no matter how disrespectful this action was to the big boss behind the scenes, Mourinho sighed: "Pei, do you think a gambling group would be interested in a warm-up match?"

    Pei Wei walked into the coffee shop with a smile.  Then he sat down between the two of them and said carelessly: "It's just a joke But you two have a lot of free time. You let the players be bored in the room, but you came here to drink coffee I don't know what.  Is it called leading by example?¡±

    Li Huajun said: "Boss, Yun Jia Tianyu has already been out of training."

    Mourinho said: "It's free time now Pei. Aren't you accompanying Beckenbauer and Facchetti? Why did you run out by yourself? It seems you are the one wandering around without doing your job, right?"

    Pei Wei snorted: "They are all outstanding players, respectable players, players who created a football genre But it becomes a bit boring after becoming managers, especially that guy Beckenbauer.  It¡¯s just sanctimonious, Facchetti is better, but I¡¯m just afraid of being with such a respectable person, so I left Li Qiang there, haha, he¡¯s the best at dealing with this kind of senior.¡±

    The two of them silently mourned Li Qiang in their hearts at the same time. Pei Wei was so irresponsible sometimes, dealing with such a boss.  Sometimes there is nothing we can do about it.

    But they also know that Pei Wei did this just to allow Li Qiang to become more familiar with these big players in European clubs. After all, as the chairman of Newcastle, Pei Wei does not need to have too much relationship with Bayern Munich, and Yunjia  Tianyu needs these relationships, so it is most appropriate for Li Qiang to come forward.

    This is also the reason why Pei Wei sometimes behaves irresponsibly, but talents such as Mourinho, Li Qiang, Jiang Hao and Wang Sa are still willing to be used by him. In fact, Pei Wei is very considerate of his subordinates.  , this is the saying that a scholar will die for his bosom friend.

    ?Under Pei Wei's hands.  They can give full play to their strengths.  At the same time, you can also get generous rewards, with such an environment.  The vast majority of people in the world would have no other ideas, not to mention that Pei Wei still has a good friendship with these talents in private, and can clearly separate public and private affairs - this is not the case for all independent and independent people.  What kind of work environment do people who want to build a career most like to see?

    "What, what do you think of tomorrow's game?" Pei Wei asked the two head coaches after sitting down.

    Li Huajun shrugged his shoulders: "Play well and strive for a good result. Other than that, do you have any other opinions?"

    "Seal, you can't look at it like this." Pei Wei shook his head: "This kind of game is a good opportunity to train young players. It is a rare opportunity to play a few games with world-class giants in real-life situations. Before you  Basically, the main players will be sent out for a few games, right? You should also give some opportunities to young players from other places. I am afraid that you can accumulate more experience from such games than playing ten domestic league games, whether it is Inter Milan or Bayern.  , including Newcastle, attach great importance to this game, otherwise Mancini would not be so angry after losing the game yesterday. I think you can appropriately send some young people with potential but lack of experience to play, so that  Let them grow faster But this is just my opinion. It is up to you to grasp the specific situation. After all, you are the head coach of Yunjia Tianyu."

    Li Huajun pondered, and Pei Wei continued: "Why did Inter Milan lose in the last game? Your command was excellent. Messi performed like a world superstar in that game, but you have to see that Inter Milan  Milan sent out most of their substitutes in the game. Such a victory is not of much value. Victory in friendly matches is never important.¡±

    Li Huajun nodded: "I understand, boss there are many young talents in the club now. I think tomorrow's game will be a good opportunity for them to see them."

    Pei Wei laughed and nodded with satisfaction. After chatting for a few more words, Li Huajun stood up and left to go home, while Pei Wei and Mourinho stayed. They lived in this hotel.

    After Li Huajun left, Mourinho stared at Pei Wei for a long time, making Pei Wei feel a little hairy.

    When Pei Wei was about to ask Mourinho if he had taken the wrong medicine or something else, Mourinho spoke: "Pei, you just said thatdo you want us to win more easily tomorrow?"

    Pei Wei looked at Mourinho with a look of grievance and innocence, and said in great surprise: "No, Jose, why do you think so Am I such a person? For a worthless warm-up  Is this the kind of trick a championship player would use? The suggestion I made just now was entirely for the sake of Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s young players. Such a warm-up opportunity does not come often. A face-to-face competition with a world-class superstar on the court.  This experience will become an extremely valuable asset in their future football careers Jose, you still don¡¯t understand me very well, but it¡¯s no wonder, the world is so big and there are so few close friends, who can understand my heart?¡±

    Pei Wei's words made Mourinho feel embarrassed. He began to feel that it was an unforgivable thing for him to misunderstand this great man. He said sincerely: "I'm sorry, Pei, I misunderstood what you meant I  my apologies."

    Pei Wei, who looked aggrieved just now, suddenly put on a mean smile: "Haha, of course, if we win the championship, then we will get the biggest prize You must know that the three million prize money is mine.  I paid for it, and I also paid for the expenses of the three teams in Yunjia. Mosquito meat is also meat, and 1.2 million is money. "

    Mourinho looked at Pei Wei with a blank look on his face, and he really felt like he wanted to walk away.

    In the game one day later, both Yunjia Tianyu and Newcastle sent a large number of young players on the court, but the game did not become boring. The young players showed great courage on the court, and the openness of both sides  The offensive style of play made the fans at the scene excited.

    But after all, Newcastle, who were superior in strength, finally won the victory. The score of 4 to 2 allowed them to win the Yunjia Cup. Bayern, the previously ranked No. 1, lost to the elite Inter Milan 1 to 2, and  Inter Milan ranked second and third, with Yunjia Tianyu unfortunately finishing last by one point.

    This Yunjia Cup has come to a perfect conclusion. There have been many games like this in the past, but like this time, three of the most prestigious clubs in Europe were able to play in one go, and all of them played the full three games with their main players.  There were almost none. The scenes of the six games were extremely heated. Not only the local fans in Yunjia watched, but also a large number of other fans came to Yunjia to watch this game. It was considered a record.The record of being the largest domestic business competition.

    In the future, there will be quite a few warm-up matches of this type. Driven by these three teams, many European teams have made China their first choice for summer training, which can be regarded as a contribution to China's tourism industry.  Make a contributionPiaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 677 Premier League Unveils

    The trip to Yunjia, China, really left a deep impression on other Newcastle players who have never been to China. In Asia, which has always been called the "football desert", there is actually a hardware facility that is no less than that of the top European clubs, and the fans are as enthusiastic as  Any club with poor European fans and whose overall team level reaches the mid-tier European teams will really surprise them.

    On the plane back to the UK, Pei Wei smiled and said to all the players: "Gentlemen, this is good news If you plan to leave Europe in the future, then I can tell you responsibly that China  It¡¯s also a great place! The football level there is a little lower than that of European football, but it has a rich income and enthusiastic fans. It¡¯s the most suitable place to retire! Think about Dunga, think about Weah, and think about Rome.  Leo, think about Klinsmann, Laudrup, Gascoigne, Davor Suker, Stoichkov They all spent the last few years of their careers in China.  , and left wonderful memories!¡±

    The players laughed one after another. Most of them are still very young. "Retirement" is still a very distant thing for them, and veterans like Shearer will definitely retire in Newcastle, so Pei Wei's  These words just put a nail in their hearts - but who can say for sure what will happen in the future?  Maybe some of them will actually spend the last few years of their careers in China!

    After returning to Newcastle, the Premier League is getting closer and closer. Newcastle United will return to the UK on August 10th, and on August 11th, the Community Shield match will start at the Millennium Stadium in Wales.  Starting from August 14th, the first round of the Premier League will resume.

    The Premier League has always been the "earliest to start, the latest to end, the densest and most chaotic" event in Europe. Being able to win so many "Best in Europe" titles is naturally all thanks to the great FA.

    And the arrangements for this year¡¯s league.  The Football Association of England is also "original". There is an absolute highlight in the first round of the league. Chelsea, who just changed coaches in the summer, will face the "Red Devils" Manchester United at Stamford Bridge at home.

    Last season¡¯s third and fourth clubs, this summer¡¯s top two clubs in terms of pure spending in the transfer market, met in the first round of the league ¨C what an ¡°original¡± arrangement!

    Last season's champion Arsenal challenged Everton led by David Moyes away, another red-basket battle, while Newcastle challenged Middlesbrough away, and Viduka will play in this game.  Facing the old boss in the game.

    There are still four days left before the start of the league.  During this period, the coaching staff did not attend a large number of meetings. They mainly focused on recovery and tactical training to address the problems exposed in the warm-up match.  Mourinho also gave a detailed explanation one by one, allowing the coaches to make changes in future training.

    Pei Wei and Mourinho stayed in Newcastle to watch the Community Shield match. After all, it was only a few days before the start of the league. At this time, they could not abandon the team and go to Wales to watch the game.  Besides, this game has nothing to do with Newcastle. You can also observe the opponent on TV.

    This game was a great one, with Arsenal continuing their excellent form from last season.  But it's no wonder that after several years of Wenger's combination, this team has reached its peak level.  There are no personnel changes this summer.  Maintain the integrity of the team as much as possible.  Manchester United is still in pain, so even though Scholes' long shot helped Manchester United advance by one goal.  But Arsenal soon relied on goals from Henry, Adriano and Pires to overtake the score, and finally won the opponent 3-1 and won the first championship of the new Premier League season.

    The excitement of this game was not only on the field, but also off the field - Arsenal used the famous South Stand in the dressing room for this game, but this time even the curse of the South Stand could not stop Arsenal from moving forward.  Pace, Manchester United can only lament that Arsenal is so strong now.

    "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, look at this schedule" Pei Wei shook his head and said: "It seems that the Football Association also hopes that Arsenal can create a new record Poor Nottingham Forest, even this last bit of pride is gone.  I can¡¯t keep it up anymore¡­¡±

    Mourinho didn¡¯t know what Pei Wei was talking about at first, but after listening to a few words, he carefully thought about the matchup situation at the beginning of the league this season, and sighed at the same time.

    After last season's legendary unbeaten run, Arsenal's unbeaten streak in the Premier League has increased to a full forty games, a number that ranks second and third in the history of England's top flight.  The first one is Nottingham Forest, who is currently in the English Championship (the Premier League has been renamed the English Championship this season). Their record is 42 games. Arsenal is only three games away from surpassing this record.

    &nbsp; Let¡¯s look at Arsenal¡¯s schedule for this season. The first round is away against Everton, the second round is against Middlesbrough at home, the third round is against Blackburn at home, and the fourth round is against newly promoted Norwich City.  Fifth round away game against Fulham, sixth

    Against Bolton, there was an away game against Manchester City in the seventh round, and a home game against Charlton and Aston Villa in the eighth round. They were all middle and lower-tier teams. With their current state, as long as they could play away against Manchester United in the tenth round,  At that level, I am afraid that my invincibility can be extended indefinitely.

    At least, it is not too difficult to break Nottingham Forest's record. Everton, Middlesbrough and Blackburn will all have a hard time stopping Arsenal's progress. As long as they can remain unbeaten in the first three games, a new record will be set.  It is about to be born - but looking at Arsenal's state in the Community Shield, I am afraid that Wenger is only considering using this good schedule to score enough points in the first nine rounds of the league to lay a good foundation for the next league.  Basics.

    "This has nothing to do with us." Mourinho shook his head: "This kind of record cannot be forced. No matter how strong a team is, it needs luck to break the record. I admit that it is very possible for Arsenal to break this record, even  Being able to expand the record to a point that is difficult for future generations to surpassbut it has nothing to do with this season.¡±

    Pei Wei nodded. For the twenty teams in the league, the starting point is the same. No matter who they are, they must work hard for what they want in the next season-last season's  The glory is in the past, and the starting point of this season has just begun.

    "Are you sure about the away game in the first round of the league? The Riverside Stadium is not easy to conquer."

    "We are not afraid of any opponent." Mourinho's answer was very formulaic.

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    On August 14, the 2004-05 Premier League season officially kicked off. The opening match was held at White Hart Lane in London. Liverpool challenged the home team Tottenham Hotspur away.

    Both teams changed their head coaches before the season. Liverpool's new head coach is Dutchman Adrian Se, and Tottenham's head coach is former French national team coach Santini. In the end, the two new coaches  The coaching battle ended in a draw. Ligue 1 striker Cisse, who was introduced to make up for Owen's departure, helped Liverpool gain the first victory, but Defoe equalized the score in the second half. In the end, both sides scored one point to tie the game.

    More than an hour after the opening game, the other seven league rounds started at the same time, including Newcastle's away game against Middlesbrough, while Arsenal's away game against Everton and the highlight games between Manchester United and Chelsea were scheduled for the next day.  conduct.

    Mourinho and his disciples walked into the Riverside Stadium with confidence. For them, Middlesbrough is not a difficult opponent to deal with, but things on the football field are sometimes so strange

    Ninety minutes later, the score of two to two was played on the electronic screen above the Riverside Stadium. Newcastle did not lose in the away game, but they also failed to get a victory. The Dutchman transferred from Chelsea to Middlesbrough on a free transfer.  Veteran Hasselbaink's stoppage-time goal wiped out their lead.

    It was this goal that made Newcastle people angry. Newcastle took the initiative on the field from the beginning of the game and relied on Ibrahimovic's single goal to take the lead shortly after the start of the first half. Although Middlesbrough's  Young winger Downing tied the score in the 71st minute, but their attack soon forced Zenden to push down substitute Drogba in the penalty area. Shearer took the penalty kick and then in stoppage time,  Zenden made a pass from the wing, and Hasselbaink blocked the ball into the goal at the back point. Newcastle's defenders indicated that the Dutchman blocked the ball with his hands, but the referee still deemed the goal valid.

    At the post-match press conference, Mourinho said angrily: "We didn't play well, but we were able to take away three points from the Riverside Stadium. The last goal was fictitious, and the ball was clearly hit by Harbin.  Selbaink¡¯s upper arm bounced into the goal. Doesn¡¯t his upper arm count as an arm? I feel sorry for the referee¡¯s performance on the court.¡±

    Angry or regretful, Newcastle failed to get off to a good start in the first league game. Perhaps it was a bad start in the opening game. There were six draws in the eight rounds of the league ahead of schedule, only Bolton and Aston.  Villa defeated Charlton and Southampton at home respectively, and all other games were draws.

    However, the two games played on the second day both had winners and losers. Arsenal's state was simply terrifying. They defeated the powerful Everton 4-1 in the away game, with golden wings Pires and Dijmbe.  They each scored one goal, veterans Bergkamp and Adriano also scored. King Henry of Highbury assisted twice. Fabregas, who is only 17 years old, performed well.Excellent, the Gunners are in great shape!

    Chelsea, on the other hand, defeated Manchester United 1-0 at home. Benitez's debut was flawless. After one round, among the three coaches who have played for Yunjia Tianyu, only Mourinho seemed to have the worst performance.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 678: A Bad Start

    After a round of games, the media focused their attention on Arsenal's consecutive defeat and Chelsea's victory over Manchester United. There was very little evaluation of Newcastle's draw. Even if they did, they just thought Newcastle's draw was a bit unfair, haha.  Selbaink's goal did hit his upper arm and bounced into the goal, but Newcastle did not perform well in this game. Except for Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, who performed normally, Robert and Shearer  The veterans were not excited enough on the court, especially Robert. He did not have the wonderful performance on the left wing at the beginning of last season. Several breakthroughs were not sharp enough, and he could only pass the ball.  Forwards create chances.

    After Woodgate left, Newcastle's defense seemed to lack a little stability. Dawson and Lucio performed well individually, but overall it always felt like something was lacking.

    Although Newcastle fans regretted the draw, they did not think there was anything wrong with the team. Compared with last season, although Newcastle transferred ten players in the summer, they were basically substitutes.  The main lineup has all been retained except for one Woodgate. This team won the Champions League last year. Does a draw mean that they are finished?

    Mourinho naturally doesn¡¯t think so, and neither do the Newcastle players!

    So when the second round match came a week later, 50,000 Newcastle fans poured into St. James Park Stadium. They hoped to see the team get their first victory of the season at home!

    But after ninety minutes.  The Highlanders were disappointed to see that the score on the electronic display above the St. James Park stadium was one to one!

    Newcastle suffered two consecutive draws!

    The first half ended goalless. Jenas and Ibrahimovic each had a good chance but failed to seize it. Only six minutes into the second half, Cameroon international Atuba, who made his first appearance for Tottenham, shot a wonderful arc from the left side of the penalty area.  Line ball, the ball flew over Given's head and then flew into the blind corner of the goal!

    In the subsequent games, Newcastle launched a wave of attacks, and Mourinho also frequently changed tactics through substitutions, finally in the 80th minute.  Ibrahimovic's shot was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper Robinson, and Nie Fei from the penalty area scored a quick supplementary shot to equalize the score.

    But it was just an equalizer - Newcastle created countless opportunities in the next ten minutes, but they were resolved one by one by the opponent's goalkeeper and defender. Newcastle's luck was also relatively poor.  Drogba's header almost went into the goal, but the opponent's defender Jin desperately hooked it back from the goal line.

    Mourinho looked helplessly at the players who were also downcast. This season was not as easy as last season. Last season, some of Newcastle's newcomers were not familiar to other teams.  Therefore, I have been exploited by myself in many games, but this season, I am afraid that the loopholes will not be so easy to exploit.

    But Mourinho feels lucky that he has a good boss-if he had been replaced by another boss.  As the European champion last season, but failed to win two rounds at the beginning of the new season, I am afraid the boss will talk to him.  As for Pei Wei.  He was looking for it.  But he came to discuss the team's tactical issues with Mourinho.

    "I don't think we have a big problem now, even if there is a problem. It's not like those idiot media think it's because of defense." Pei Wei said to Mourinho: "On the contrary, I think it's because of offense.  Our tactics last season were very simple to put it bluntly. They disrupted the opponent's defense through two wing breakthroughs, and then Ibrahimovic came out of the penalty area to organize the offense. Shearer grabbed points in the penalty area, and Ibrahimovic shot after the breakthrough.  , the assists after the two wide players cut in and the long shot suddenly inserted by Janas from the back row are basically all the scoring methods in our sports battle To be honest, it is a bit monotonous. "

    "I also know this." Mourinho nodded: "Although we achieved very good results last season, it was based on the outstanding individual performance of several forwards such as Hilleybra, and this  Since the start of the season, Hiller's condition has obviously dropped a lot compared to last season."

    "This is inevitable. After all, he is already thirty-four years old. For a standard center, this age is indeed a bit older." Pei Wei nodded: "So I always think that Shearer should reduce his own  number of appearances and use all his energy in more important games. I think he has no regrets after last season and should be able to accept such a request. The same situation applies to Robert, who has no regrets since he was injured.  After returning to his peak period, after all, he is a thirty-year-old player, and his speed has dropped significantly. "

    "I knew you would have a problem with Ribery and Drogba not playing much." MourinhoHe stood up and saw that Pei Wei was about to refute, so he immediately blocked his words: "I have considered what you said, but Robert and

    The position cannot be moved easily. If the replacement players are not immediately involved, the fans will be more dissatisfied, and it will also create unnecessary pressure on Frank and Didier This also needs to be done slowly, the most important thing is  Yes, Shearer's position is too sensitive.  "

    Pei Wei nodded and acknowledged Mourinho's words. Mourinho continued: "I will send them out at the appropriate time. I think they also understand my hard work. It depends on whether they can seize the opportunity."  themselves."

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    Two matches and two draws. To be honest, Newcastle's current situation is very bad, especially losing two wins to two mid-table opponents. This will have a great impact on their future competition for the championship, and they are currently only ranked 12th.  This made reporters look forward to what news could be revealed within Newcastle.

    In these two rounds of the league, Mourinho basically sent out the main players from last season, without any changes. And the team spent 50 million to buy players, which is definitely not for these players to be substitutes. These players are burdened with high prices.  I definitely don't want to be a substitute. I've been on the bench for two games now, and I'm still a bit complaining. As long as something happens, I won't have anything to write about.

    The result was a disappointment for them. When they watched secretly from the sidelines of the Newcastle training ground, they found that the entire Newcastle team was still not nervous. There was no clear distinction between the old players and the new players. Instead, they saw the talents.  There are scenes of Ribery, who joined, chatting and laughing with Drogba and Fei, as well as scenes of Essien and Makelele constantly talking in training.

    Mourinho has always had strong control over the team, and his prestige in the locker room is quite high, so despite two consecutive draws, the atmosphere in the team is still very good, and everyone believes that the difficulties are just  Temporary, victory will soon follow.

    But Mourinho also knows that if he is still unable to win in the league, when the points gap with the top team is widened in a short period of time, no matter how strong his control over the team is, the ball will  Teams will inevitably have negative emotions, and it will not be easy to return the atmosphere within the team to a good cycle.

    Especially when several competitors in the league performed very well. Arsenal and Chelsea both won two consecutive games. Arsenal still maintained their excellent offensive state. In the last game, Henry scored the first goal and was defeated.  Middlesbrough scored three goals in a row. Everyone thought Arsenal was about to collapse, but they quickly scored four goals against their opponents!  With nine goals scored in two games, Arsenal's attacking power scares all teams!

    Chelsea, on the other hand, obtained the most economical victory with two one-to-zero games. Benitez's strategy of taking the lead has gradually begun to have good results for Chelsea.

    The other two biggest rivals in the Champions League, Liverpool and Manchester United, also won the second round. If Newcastle still stagnates, it will be much more difficult to catch up with four opponents than it is now.

    Fortunately, Newcastle's schedule in the early games was more favorable. In the third round, they met the best opponent to get them out of the predicament - newly promoted Norwich City. Moreover, they were still playing at home, so they could use their best  state to meet this opponent.

    As a newly promoted team, Norwich City's current ranking is in line with their status. They have only one point in two games, one loss and one draw. The first game was a 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace, who was also a newly promoted team, and the second round was a 1-1 draw away from home.  After losing to Manchester United three days later, they will face Newcastle at St. James' Park. Public opinion unanimously believes that this is the best chance for Newcastle to get their first victory of the new season and turn things around.

    Of course Mourinho thinks so too, but he also knows that a newly promoted team like this will definitely try their best in every game because they do not have the ability to plan for the future - precisely because of this, such games are often  The team is not easy to play, because they can fight every game, and the wealthy clubs naturally cannot fight with them head-on. Just like in the last game, although Manchester United won the game, it was not easy to win. After leading by two goals, they were defeated by the opponent.  In the 75th minute, they got a goal back, and then they were pressed like crazy by the opponent. If Norwich didn't have a good forward, then maybe they could take away a point from Old Trafford.  .

    Mourinho believed that Manchester United's experience was enough to set off a wake-up call for him, but he still did not expect that the process of the game was still so difficult.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 679: Unsatisfactory Victory

    Chapter 679: An Unsatisfactory Victory

    "As referee Graham Barber blew the whistle at the end of the game, there were no huge cheers above St. James' Park. Yes, Newcastle did usher in their first victory of the new season at home.  , the ranking immediately rose to fifth, but this process is not satisfactory anyway"

    On August 24, the St. James Park Stadium was packed with people. Fifty thousand fanatical Newcastle fans occupied most of the stands, using their fanatical and loud singing to suppress the singing of more than a thousand visiting team Norwich fans.  It was almost inaudible. Although Newcastle's start to the new season was not smooth, the painful experiences in the past have already tempered the nerves of Newcastle fans to be extremely strong. This setback will not make them lose confidence in the team.

    What¡¯s more, today¡¯s opponent is just Norwich!  What's more, this game is at St. James' Park, which is considered "the most difficult home court to conquer" by the league!  How could it be possible to lose?  How could there not be a victory!

    "We are the European champions! We will definitely win!"

    This is not only the voice of Newcastle fans, but also the voice of Newcastle fans!

    Mourinho made some fine adjustments to the lineup in this game. Ibrahimovic suffered a minor injury. Mourinho put him on the bench. Veteran Larsson came on and Dyer replaced Jena.  Si appeared in the midfield, Janas was also slightly injured, and on the back line, Hart replaced Bernard's left back position.

    At the beginning of the game, Newcastle launched a fierce attack on the opponent's goal, and Norwich also played the role of a newly promoted team - all their players huddled in the penalty area and guarded their own goal.

    Newcastle was having a headache with this tactic. If they couldn't hit the middle, they could only break the deadlock through breakthroughs from the wing and long-range shots. The Newcastle fans in the stands booed loudly, but the Norwich players turned a deaf ear.  Still holding on with tactics that are so solid that they are almost ugly.

    Half an hour passed.  Newcastle still failed to create any good opportunities. Norwich did not invest much money in summer transfers. Danish veteran Helvig, who came on a free transfer from Inter Milan, is the number one star in their team, but  This team that was promoted from League One has inherited the tradition of the English team. All the players are tall and muscular, with big shoulders and round waists. When they poke into the penalty area, they are like meat pillars, blocking their own goal tightly.  Reality.

    Dyer¡¯s performance on the court was not good.  He was not able to provide much help to the forwards in the penalty area on the wing. Nie Fei had to pull to the wing again and again to let Newcastle's right wing fly. It was such a change of position that provided Newcastle  Brought the first goal.

    After passing the ball to Trabelsi, Nie Fei moved to the right. The captain of the Tunisian national team quickly passed the ball to him. Facing the opponent's defender who rushed towards him, Nie Fei did not bother with the opponent.  Instead, he passed the ball directly into the penalty area!

    The ball quickly flew into the penalty area. Shearer took a quick step in the penalty area, held the opponent's central defender behind him, then jumped high and flicked the ball!

    The ball accurately hit a small gap in the penalty area.  A figure wearing Newcastle's black and white sword-striped shirt quickly broke out from the crowd, flew into the air and volleyed the ball into the goal!

    Huge cheers immediately erupted over the St. James Park stadium. Larson's goal in the 40th minute ignited their enthusiasm!

    "Henrik Larsson! The Swedish veteran opened the door to victory for Newcastle! This is his first goal since joining in the summer! Keen, experienced, and smelly, Larsson showed his talent at this moment  The biggest feature! And the one who assists him is the 34-year-old Shearer and the 33-year-old Larsson. Newcastle¡¯s veteran combination shows its power! "

    This goal in the 40th minute was very timely. Norwich's previous defense was very good. If they can successfully maintain the tie until the end of the first half, it will be a big blow to their morale.  They were encouraged, but now they still conceded the ball after guarding for forty minutes, which will be a big blow to their psychology.

    ??????????????????? After the start of the second half, Norwich's defense was far less tight than in the first half. Robert's breakthrough won a corner kick. He took the corner kick himself and drove into the penalty area. Dawson, who assisted, rushed under Lucio's cover.  When he reached the front point, he shook his head powerfully to attack the goal, and the ball quickly flew into the upper left corner of the goal!

    Two to zero, Newcastle quickly expanded its lead!

    The Newcastle team anthem "Welcome to Newcastle" rang loudly above the stands of St James' Park.  Norwich's players seemed stunned.  Not long after the kickoff, Mark Ley?He quickly stole the ball from the opponent's forward.  Then the ball was given to Robert on the left!

    Robert dribbled the ball forward quickly, and other players also rushed into Norwich's half, intending to score another goal to completely seal the victory.

    Robert kept moving forward under Helweger's defense. He knew that the opponent was also an experienced star, but Helweger was excellent at assisting, and his defensive ability seemed

    When reaching the corner of the penalty area, Robert pretended to cross, luring Helweger to move sideways to the middle, and then immediately dunked the ball toward the baseline, ready to break through!

    But when he broke through, he discovered that the ball had been left by Helweger!

    It turns out that although Helvig passed by just now, his feet remained in place

    After stealing the ball, Helweger saw that Hart was already approaching him, and immediately took off his feet and passed the ball far away to Bent, the only forward of Nenovich who was roaming in the Newcastle half.  profit!

    I have to say that the ball was passed quite well. Bentley got the ball smoothly, but he had to face a three-person double-team!

    Although Bentley was less than 30 meters away from Newcastle's goal, Dawson had already pounced on him fiercely. Makelele behind him also rushed towards him, and behind Dawson, there was Luci  Ao is filling in!

    Some Newcastle fans in the stands jeered - can this little-known forward break through the double-team of these three famous Premier League defenders?  Of course it¡¯s impossible!

    However, Bentley did not break through, but took a long shot from more than 20 meters away!

    The ball flew out, but Bentley felt very regretful, because the shot was well hit, and on his side, a Norwich player rushed into the penalty area and was ready to respond. If the ball could be passed to him,  ¡­

    Facing the ball flying towards him, Given planned to hit it out, because the power of this shot was relatively strong. However, the forward who rushed into the penalty area made him hesitate - what should he do if he hit the ball to the opponent's feet?  ?  So Ji Wen was about to catch the ball again. After hesitating, he made a terrible mistake

    Ji Wen failed to catch the ball!

    The ball flew past his armpit and quickly flew into the goal behind him!

    The St. James Park stadium was silent, and everyone couldn't believe their eyes!

    Even Bentley, who scored the goal, couldn't believe that he could score Newcastle's goal with such a long shot!

    Poor Given was kneeling on the lawn, unable to believe that he would actually make such a mistake that only an amateur goalkeeper would make!

    "Hell!" Mourinho cursed, and then shouted to the court: "It doesn't matter, this is just a goal! Continue to attack and defeat them!"

    Mourinho knows that this conceded goal is insignificant, but if such a conceded goal causes the team to fall into a passive position, then the gain outweighs the loss!

    But even though he shouted, the situation on the field still inevitably developed into a bad situation. Because this goal gave Norwich enough courage, they instead began to suppress Newcastle within their own half and attack!

    Given performed well in the following period and saved several dangerous goals in a row, but this still could not reverse Newcastle's disadvantage on the field.

    Finally, through a corner kick, Norwich caused a melee in the Newcastle penalty area. Defender Doherty extended his foot in the chaos and poked the ball into the gate guarded by Given. For this goal, Given  I can only sigh and feel helpless!

    Mourinho's face was livid. His most worried situation finally appeared. Now Newcastle's advantage no longer exists!

    Mourinho began to make substitutions. He replaced Drogba with Dier, who had been running aimlessly in the midfield for more than 70 minutes. Then he replaced Trabelsi with Maicon, and finally with Ribery.  Replaced Robert, who had lost a lot of physical strength, and changed into three forwards to strengthen the attack!

    He can¡¯t stand it any longer, and neither can Newcastle¡¯s players!

    Now Newcastle only has two center backs and midfielder Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ in charge of defense. The other players are all involved in the attack. The two full-backs have almost moved to the full-back position. Franck Ribery  Then he moved to the left winger position to deliver shells to the three forwards in the penalty area, and Nie Fei was responsible for organization in the midfield.

    This kind of desperate attack should only appear in the final moments of key games, but now Newcastle is starting to go all out in an ordinary league game. This also proves how much Newcastle hopes to win this game.

    This kind of confrontationNewcastle's desire finally got the result they wanted. After ten minutes of fierce attack, Ribery and Nie Fei made a cross move and finally opened a hole in Norwich's defense. Ribery  He took a long shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Shearer used his body to carry the constantly harassing opponent's defender, and kicked the ball into the goal first!

    ?Three to two, Newcastle finally won a difficult victory, although this victory did not come at a satisfactory time.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 680 Solano¡¯s Revenge?

    After a victory at home, Newcastle's situation improved. The victory was not so convincing, but with a solid three points, the fans had nothing to complain about.

    After winning this game, Newcastle players got a day of rest. This is a system that Mourinho has long established. After winning the game, Newcastle players have a day of rest.  So even though they would challenge Aston Villa away from home in three days, he still insisted on giving the team a day off.

    Do what you say - this has always been something Mourinho insists on, especially when facing players. Only in this way can players trust the coach, and only teams that trust each other can achieve good results.

    After the team was concentrated, Newcastle set off to Birmingham to challenge Aston Villa, another Premier League team there.

    Although Aston Villa is now a standard mid-range team in the Premier League, their history is much more glorious than Newcastle. The seven top league championships are three more than Newcastle, and the FA Cup championship is one more than Newcastle.  , if they had not won the Champions League last year, Newcastle would not be able to compete with Aston Villa in this regard, but all this does not mean anything to Mourinho. He is not an old antique and will not cherish the past.  He only knows that Aston Villa is now a mid-table team, and it is a game that Newcastle must win on their way to the championship.

    But now in the standings, Villa's one win, one draw and one loss is only one point less than Newcastle, and even a fool can see that Newcastle's current state is not very good.  There is not much they can do to defeat Norwich at home, and Villa are now at home. They are eager to take advantage of Newcastle's bad situation to win against their opponent and add three points to themselves.

    The media is hyping Solano's "revenge". The Peruvian midfielder has performed well since moving to Aston Villa this season. He has already had two assists in three games and did not play in the last game for Aston Villa.  They lost to Charlton 0-3. Solano was on the list of players for this game. The media doesn't care whether your players have this idea.  Wishful thinking put the hat of revenge on Solano's head.

    Solano did not show this in the interview before the game. He only said that he left Newcastle just to play more games. When the media said it, it became "Newcastle was right to only give him so few playing opportunities last season."  His torture,¡± naturally heightened the tension before the game.

    Mourinho made another major change to the lineup in this game.  The veteran forward partners who performed well in the last game both sat on the bench. They were replaced by Ibrahimovic and Drogba. Essien partnered with Jenas in the midfield, and Makelele sat directly in the stands.  There are no changes in the defense.

    Mourinho's formation made the commentators confused: "If the reason for replacing another striker combination is because the two veterans are exhausted after playing two games in three days, then the midfielder and backfielder will be removed.  The most stable barrier is that Makelele is replaced by a rookie as a defensive midfielder. This is a position that requires a lot of experience. Newcastle's defense improved significantly last season, and Makelele contributed a lot.  No is Mourinho planning to prepare for the Super Cup three days later?"

    No matter what the commentators guessed, the game still started.  Mourinho sat firmly on the coaching bench.  There was no expression on his face.

    Perhaps only Pei Wei, who is sitting next to Mourinho, knows it.  This lineup is not designed to build strength for the Super Bowl.  It¡¯s about testing new tactics for the Super Bowl!

    But now Pei Wei is looking at the players playing in Aston Villa. This veteran team has a very deep heritage. It can be seen from the players they played that the goalkeeper is Finnish goalkeeper Enkelman. Although this guy once  He made a fatal mistake and was ridiculed by other fans who rushed into the field, but he is a very capable goalkeeper. The defense line includes Danish central defender Laursen who transferred from AC Milan and Ecuadorian De La Cruz.  The midfielder included Gareth Barry, a regular player in the England national team, and Solano, who transferred from Newcastle. The forward partner was England international Vassell and the teenager Carlton Cole, who was on loan from Chelsea.  It should be mentioned that this young forward was another protagonist of last year's "Premier League Roast Chicken Case". Crouch, who was later impressive in Liverpool and the England national team, has moved to Southampton.  Suddenly, Croatian international Balaban and Colombian international Angel are still sitting on the bench. In fact, England's mid-range teams now have a group of good players. This is why the Premier League is becoming more and more popular.

    Just like Serie A in the Mini World Cup era, the top spots in the UEFA Cup are always taken by Serie A teams, which proves the overall strength of Serie A

    Just because of the excellence of a few teams¨DThen what does the advertisement say that it is really good?

    When Pei Wei was still wandering, a huge cheer suddenly sounded from the sky above Villa Park. Pei Wei looked up in shock and saw Villa's Swedish central defender Mellberg rushing out of the Newcastle penalty area.  Come to the stands and cheer with open arms!

    "Did the ball go in?" Pei Wei looked at the big screen above the stands in shock, where the slow-motion replay of just now was playing. Villa got a corner kick in an attack, and Solano accurately sent the ball into the penalty area and assisted.  Mellberg scored with a powerful header from the center!

    "Damn it, what are the defenders doing!" Pei Wei cursed in his mind and turned to look at Mourinho, only to find that Mourinho still had no expression. He just stood up and calmly made a gesture on the sidelines.  He gestured forward, then turned around and walked back.

    Mourinho¡¯s calm attitude infected the players on the Newcastle field. They quickly began to organize the attack after the restart, and then quickly occupied the field through the overall advantage and continued to advance towards the opponent¡¯s hinterland.

    Soon, football critics saw that Newcastle's offense was different from the past. In the past, Newcastle did not have many offensive methods in the middle. They basically relied on Nie Fei to move to the middle and Ibra to help organize after leaving the penalty area. Jenas's  The late insertion is often just to complete the attack, but in this game, Robert and Nie Fei constantly took turns moving to the center to organize the attack. When either one of them came to the center, the defender behind him immediately intervened.  Come up to fill their positions, so that Newcastle can maximize the attack in the center while ensuring the wing attack!

    Faced with such an attack, Villa's defense quickly became overwhelmed. In the 28th minute, Essien made a steal in midfield and suddenly passed the ball through. Drogba took the ball in the penalty area and held up the equally strong Mel.  Berry, then suddenly turned around and swept the ball with his right foot while turning around!

    The ball flew into the goal like an arrow and hit the top corner!  Although Enkelmann made a save, it was just in vain!

    After scoring the goal, Drogba let out a roar - this was his first goal for Newcastle!  In this goal, Drogba's strength, courage and shooting skills are fully demonstrated. This also proves that maybe he cannot become a great shooter like Shearer, but he can become another type of shooter different from Shearer.  !

    Ten minutes after this goal, Newcastle took the lead. Nie Fei's dribbling on the right attracted the attention of two defenders and then passed the ball across the middle. Robert in the middle made a clever pass, and Luci came in behind.  Ao dribbled the ball into the penalty area and shot a powerful and heavy shot to exceed the score again!

    Mourinho praised the team's performance at halftime. It is difficult to make changes to the tactics that have been formed last season, but this change is necessary - no matter how good the tactics are, they will  There is a day when someone can crack it, and the first two draws are very telling. If no changes are made, last year's miracle will basically not be replicated.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle still controlled the midfield, taking turns to attack from the center and the wings. Aston Villa struggled to defend. If this continues, it seems to be only a matter of time before Newcastle expands its lead.

    But eight minutes into the second half, Solano made a series of wonderful breakthroughs on the wing to get rid of Robert and Bernard's defense, and then cleverly passed the ball to the front of the penalty area. Barry played a beautiful kick under Essien's close defense.  The world wavered, the ball hit the blind spot and hit the net!

    "Solano's second assist in this game! He played very well against his old club Peru! Although Solano said before the game that he did not want the so-called revenge, but just wanted to play well, but from now on  , the game against Newcastle really stimulated him!¡±

    "Why do players always perform well when facing their old clubs?" Pei Wei asked the other assistant coaches around him with a wry smile. No one could answer his question. There are many reasons for this kind of question. How can one or two sentences be enough?  Make it clear.

    At this time, it was seen that Mourinho's transformation of the team's spirit was successful. Although the score was tied, Newcastle still did not interrupt its rhythm. Ibrahimovic and Jenas each scored one in the remaining games of the second half.  Newcastle won two consecutive games and moved up to fourth with eight points from four games, four points behind Chelsea and Liverpool, which had won four games, and one point behind the "Premier League Nursing Home", which had three wins and one loss.

    The so-called "Revenge of Solano" did not succeed. Despite Solano's outstanding personal performance, Newcastle still won, which seems to prove the success of Mourinho's transformation of the team.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 681 Lurking

    The European Super Cup has been held in Morocco's Louis II since 1998: This stadium is not big and can only accommodate more than 18,000 people. However, it is precisely because the stadium is not big that once fanatical fans occupy part of it,  The stands can immediately use their voices to influence the players on the field. Whoever they support at this time can bring great help to whomever they support.

    Just like this - more than 2,000 fanatical Newcastle fans occupied two entire stands. They used huge cheers and uniform singing to suppress the local Monaco fans and more than 2,000 Valencia fans who had an absolute numerical advantage.  fans support the teams they support to the greatest extent.

    As the winner of the last European Champions Cup, Newcastle's opponent was last season's UEFA Cup winner Valencia. Last year, under the leadership of Benitez, they reached the final and then easily defeated Marseille of Ligue 1 in the final.  Became the double champion of La Liga and the UEFA Cup, but this summer, the Bat Corps underwent huge changes. Both the chairman and the head coach resigned. The new chairman Oti invited Ranieri, who had just resigned from Chelsea, as the head coach.  At the same time, there have been considerable changes in the lineup. Midfielder Deco followed his mentor Benitez to Chelsea, Norwegian forward Carew went to Besiktas in Turkey, veteran Sanchez returned to Celta Vigo, and Brazilian forward Olivier  Pulling away Betis, "tinker" Ranieri introduced four Italian players from Serie A in one go, buying full-back Moretti from Parma, forward Di Vaio from Juventus, and Lazio from Lazio.  With the purchase of forward Corradi and midfielder Fiore, Valencia's "Italian Gang" seems to be starting to take shape.

    The start time of La Liga is half a month later than the Premier League.  Before coming to Monaco to play the Super Cup, Newcastle had played four rounds of league games, while Valencia had only played one round of La Liga. They beat Villarreal 2-1 at home to start the new season.  On a good start, three of the four new Italian players were absent due to injuries. Only Di Vayo appeared in the lineup, but his performance was not very good and he missed a single goal.  The goals for Valencia were defender Marchena and midfielder Baraja.

    In the two encounters last season, Mourinho and Ranieri tied, and the two encounters in the league ended in draws, but the fate of the two was as good as heaven and earth.  Mourinho continued to stay on, but Ranieri was fired ruthlessly. Maybe Ranieri also envied Mourinho for having a good boss.

    In this game, Ranieri arranged a four-five-one formation.  Goalkeeper Canizares, the four defenders are Moretti, Marchena, Ayala and Carboni, the midfielder has double midfielders Baraja and Albelda, and Aimar is forward.  Vicente and Rufit on the wings, forward forward Di Vayo, and last season's Valencia top scorer Mista sat on the bench.

    ?And Mourinho has made great adjustments to the team's lineup.  Since the start of the new season, Given has been on the bench after conceding every game.  Czech national goalkeeper Cech appeared.  The four defenders are Maicon, Kufuor, Lucio and Bernard, and the midfielders Makelele and Essien.  Nie Fei is on the right, Ribery is on the left, and the two forwards are Ibrahimovic and Shearer.

    Compared with last season, Mourinho used five newcomers at once, which completely caught Ranieri off guard.

    Ranieri believes that he is quite familiar with Newcastle, and Newcastle has not changed much in the first few rounds of the Premier League. It is basically a change of soup without changing medicine, although Mourinho made changes in the last game.  , but in Ranieri¡¯s view, the idea is good, but whether it can be implemented smoothly requires a long period of tacit understanding and suitable candidates.

    Especially on the two wings - the tactics Mourinho used against Aston Villa must have two wingers who can hit the midfield and have excellent technical breakthrough and organizational skills, and two midfielders who can go up.  Full-backs who can play, are both offensive and defensive, and have sufficient physical fitness to make up for the shortcomings of wing offense. He does not believe that he can have so many good players.

    Judging from Newcastle's staffing last season, Nie Fei was able to meet the standards of being able to play in the middle and wide, and having excellent technical breakthroughs, organization and scoring ability, but neither Robert nor Stewart could reach it. Both of them were pure wide players.  After coming from the middle, his ability will be reduced by at least half. Do you expect such a full midfielder to achieve such a difficult task?  impossible.

    More importantly, there are two full-backs. Bernard is barely capable of both offense and defense, but Trabelsi is completely a typical example of strong offense and weak defense. After assisting, it is difficult to come back. When Nie Fei moves laterally, he assists.  After that, Newcastle's right wing will be the best place to break through.

    Ranieri has a very vicious vision, but he never expected that there would really be someone in Newcastle's formation who could make up for these two shortcomings.

    The future "Blade Warrior" of the French national team and the future "Right Robert Carlos" of the Brazilian national team are now staying on the Newcastle bench. They are both waiting for opportunities. Only after lurking can theyThe flying dragon is in the sky.

    And this game is when they emerge.

    For

    , Drogba, Maicon, Essien, Lennon, Cech, these new players, Mu Wei has the same view. Maybe they cannot occupy the main position at this stage, but they are definitely valuable to Newcastle in the future.  Wealth - Other players in the same position as them may be stronger than them now, but those main players no longer have much potential, and they are still young and can still grow, so you must be careful and careful when using them.  Neither flattery nor stick killing is appropriate.

    But now, the veteran players they are facing have not performed very well some time ago, and it is time for them to play. During this season, gradually increase the number of their appearances to make them more effective in the team.  Important, slowly establishing the Magpie dynasty in Mourinho's mind.

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    As soon as the game started, Mourinho gave Ranieri a big "surprise".

    Valencia, who took the lead to kick off the ball, launched an attack. After a few passes, the ball fell to Aimar's feet. The "Joker" dribbled the ball forward and Essien immediately came up to him.

    After several spikes, Aimar found it difficult to get rid of the muscular man in front of him. The opponent's speed was not inferior to him, and his strength exceeded several levels. Although Aimar believed that he would not lose to him, after a long stalemate, Maclay  Lai will definitely come to attack from a flank, and it will be difficult to deal with it then.

    Aimar turned around, blocked Essien behind him, and then passed the ball to Baraja who came up. Baraja immediately distributed the ball to Vicente who came up from the wing.

    Vicente took the ball and turned around smoothly, and then he saw an unfamiliar face.

    Douglas Maicon, who only landed in the European League this summer, is unfamiliar to any team in Europe.

    Although he followed the Brazilian national team to win this summer's Copa America as the main force, to everyone, the only player worth noting in this "Brazil second team" is the star-studded "Little Pele" Robinho.  Players It is almost certain that they will only be substitutes in the real Brazilian team. It is difficult to imagine that the 23-year-old Maicon can replace captain Cafu and become the main right back of the Brazilian national team - they are just substitutes.

    Now this substitute is right in front of him.

    Of course, Vicente, who became famous at a young age, would not take this unknown Brazilian to heart. The forwards of the Brazilian national team are naturally good players, but the defendersexcept for those who are world-famous, others  The strength is not that great, not to mention, Vicente, who reached his peak last season and in the European Championships, likes defenders who focus on offense and light defense.

    Pretending to move the ball horizontally, the opponent followed suit and took a step forward. Vicente smiled secretly, and then quickly moved the ball toward the baseline, breaking through!

    Vicente rushed past Maicon smoothly. He didn't expect it to be so smooth. At first, he thought that a full-back who could play the main role in the Brazilian national team would have a lot of skills. He didn't expect to be so vulnerable.

    While thinking about Vicente, he increased his speed and galloped on the empty side road Well, this feels really good.

    Vicente's good feeling only lasted a few seconds. As a wide player, his instinct made him feel the pressure. He tilted his head slightly. Vicente glanced behind him and was shocked to find that Maicon had already used an incredible  I caught up with him at high speed!

    damn it!

    Vicente cursed in his heart. He was known for his speed. Even though he had the ball at his feet, this Brazilian kid was able to quickly shorten the distance between him and him, which at least proved that the opponent's speed was not inferior to his!

    Thinking of this, Vicente felt a little regretful. If he had known that this guy was so fast, he should have gotten rid of him more safely. Maybe shaking him to the ground would be a better way?

    But he had no time to regret. After quickly approaching the bottom line, Maicon had faintly blocked his breakthrough route. It was difficult to show his skills in a small place, and his speed was not enough to get rid of his opponent-at least this  This guy's card position is very accurate.

    Vicente gave up the idea of ????breaking through. Seeing that Diwayo had rushed into the penalty area and reached for the ball, he immediately passed the ball with one kick.

    Diwayo caught the ball, and before he could stop the ball, a black shadow rushed over and quickly poked the ball out with his foot!

    Kufuor¡¯s judgment is very accurate!

    "Kufor, who also played for the first time this season, made an accurate judgment. He cut off the ball from Diwayo's feet! The Italian was too careless, maybeHe focused all his attention on Lucio. Don't forget that although Kufuor played as a right back at Newcastle last season, he played as a central defender at Bayern!  "

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 682 The King of Kings

    The ball came down to Makelele, and Essien in front of him immediately started to move forward. Nie Fei had moved to the center, Ribery started sprinting on the left, and Maicon on the right was also inserting at high speed.  superior!

    "It's now!" Mourinho clenched his fists.

    This is the perfect quick counterattack in his mind. It is layered and directional. There are people on the side and in the middle to support him. Even if he fails to succeed, he can still switch to a positional battle and use back and forth maneuvers to distract the opponent's defenders.  Tired of running for their lives

    He is even more familiar with it than Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic. He knows that Ribery is not just a wide player, he is a standard modern full midfielder-can hit the ball, can break through and organize  .

    One core can be targeted, and two cores can also be controlled, but what if there are three cores?  Not many teams can control the opponent's three offensive cores at one go, not to mention that when Newcastle has three players who can take on the responsibility of organizing the offense, then their tactics will not be limited to a small team.  Instead, it becomes more flexible and more elusive.

    Just like now.

    Makelele did not let the ball stay at his feet for long, and immediately hit Essien with a direct pass. Essien did not stop the ball and quickly passed the ball to Nie Fei near the center circle.

    ? .&.Moving forward, Ribery ran towards him, and the two of them crossed and changed positions.  At the moment when the two changed positions, Ribery kicked the ball horizontally to Maicon who was inserted on the right.

    Maicon took a step forward after receiving the ball, and then immediately made a wide-range transfer and passed the ball to the left!

    Nie Fei, who was running without the ball, had already advanced a long distance. After beautifully unloading the ball that spanned the entire half, Nie Fei began to move forward with the ball!

    After several quick passes back and forth, Valencia's defense was stretched to pieces, and Fei smashed the ball back beautifully under Moretti's defense.  Then he took off and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    When Ibrahimovic picked up the ball in the penalty area, Ayala stuck to him. Despite the huge gap in height, the Argentine defender was not afraid of it!

    But Ibrahimovic is so much bigger after all.  You can protect the ball with a slight movement of your body. It is obviously unwise to let a big man with such excellent foot skills hold the ball for too long in the penalty area. Marchena moved a step over, intending to flank Ibrahimovic.  Anyway, Ibrahimovic's back is turned to Shearer, so he should not be able to see the passing route.

    At this moment, Ibrahimovic suddenly knocked the ball with his heel and passed the ball in front of Shearer!

    Marchena was shocked - how did he know that Shearer was behind him?  It's absolutely impossible to see it from this angle.  And he didn't look back

    Of course Ibrahimovic does not have eyes on the back of his head, nor does he have such a tacit understanding with Shearer that he can know that Shearer is behind him.  It was entirely because Nie Fei shouted to him in a low voice: "Behind. Five meters!"

    He and Nie Fei were in the same team for a year.  The two have a good personal relationship, although Ibrahimovic is not a language genius.  But I can still understand a few simple words, which resulted in this seemingly incredible assist!

    Shearer volleyed before Marchena could return to defense. Faced with this close shot, Canizares had nothing to do!

    "One to zero! Newcastle scored the first goal in just two minutes, a beautiful quick counterattack!"

    "It's unbelievable! Newcastle already showed the power of their quick counterattack in last season's Champions League, but Valencia had no defense against it! What is Ranieri doing?"

    "Another wonderful combination of Newcastle's front three! This offensive combination was invincible in last season's Champions League and accounted for most of Newcastle's goals. However, the performance since the beginning of this season has not been so good, but since that moment just now  We saw in the goal that the power of this trident has not diminished! "

    Countless commentators expressed their opinions on this goal in various languages. Ranieri shook his head in annoyance. It was not that he did not notice the opponent's quick counterattack. In fact, before the game, he  Great efforts have been made in this regard, but compared with last season, the quality of Newcastle's counterattack seems to have gone up to a higher level!

    "Damn, didn't they perform well in the league?" Ranieri thought bitterly in his heart.

    It seems that I was a little careless. Their outstanding performance last season was not accidental. It is necessary to focus on them.

    Thinking like this, Ranieri completely forgot about the other two people who played an important role in this attack. Ribery's passing ball and Maicon's well-timed long pass were the two.

    The cornerstone of attack.

    "ValenciaAsia's defense should be very strong. Why did it get worse after Ranieri, the Italian coach, came?  "Pei Wei asked with some doubts.

    Mourinho smiled: "It's not that their defense has become worse, but that our offense has become stronger Of course, this goal also brought a bit of luck. They pressed a little higher, and our counterattack  very efficient."

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    Conceding the goal in the first two minutes is something that has rarely happened in Valencia before. They have always been the strongest defensive team in La Liga, whether it was the Cooper era or the Benitez era. After conceding the ball, they  There was a brief panic, but with a strong team background, they quickly stabilized their emotions and began to launch a fierce counterattack.

    Vicente and Rufit on the two wings looked very active. Maicon's defensive ability was indeed not as good as his offense. Although he also performed very well in one-on-one with Vicente, it still allowed him to  The other party got a lot of opportunities.

    However, although Valencia had a certain advantage on the wing, it was unable to turn the advantage into a victory. Aimar in the middle was unable to escape from the guard of Essien, who was faster and stronger than himself. The two defensive midfielders  His forward penetration was blocked by Makelele, and he had to worry about Nie Fei's breakthrough in the middle. As a single arrow, Diwayo seemed to have not been able to integrate into the team. He could not get rid of Kufuor's marking and could not cooperate with his teammates.  The attack directly led to Valencia's seemingly lively attack, but it did not pose much of a threat to the gate guarded by Cech. The few long-range shots were easily confiscated by Cech.

    On the contrary, Newcastle played with ease. A one-goal lead allowed them to counterattack comfortably, using the speed and skills of the frontcourt players to give Valencia a headache - in many games last season  This is how Newcastle United played, and they were very good at counterattacking like this.

    Now Valencia is in a very embarrassing situation. The offense cannot open up the situation, and the opponent's counterattack threatens its goal at any time. It is only one goal behind, and it is not forced to press heavily - this game  , the fight must be as awkward as it is.

    The first half ended due to Valencia's awkwardness and Newcastle's counterattacks from time to time. It was not that Newcastle had no chance to press Valencia, but Valencia's defense became extremely good when faced with field attacks.  , the entire defense line was well organized, making it difficult for Newcastle's offense to form a shot. Instead, they used this opportunity to hit several counterattacks, but fortunately they were destroyed one by one by Cech.

    When Aimar¡¯s long shot from outside the penalty area flew over the crossbar, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half. With a counterattack at the beginning of the game, Newcastle entered the locker room with a 1-0 lead.

    "We are in the lead, so gratifying." When the players arranged their clothes and rested for ten minutes, Mourinho spoke. As soon as he spoke, the originally noisy locker room immediately became quiet.

    "Many people think that the Super Cup is the last warm-up match before the official start of the league, but I don't think so. The Premier League has already started its fourth round, and we don't need to wait until now to warm up This is an honor.  , and it is a very important honor. Last year we were the champions of the European Cup, we were the European champions, but for Valencia, they can also consider themselves European champions because they are the champions of the UEFA Cup.  So who was the real king of Europe last season, the real winner of this game?¡±

    Mourinho waved his arms: "So, now let us use the victory in this game to prove to everyone that Newcastle was the well-deserved king and well-deserved champion of Europe last season! What kind of UEFA Cup champion, give the Champions League  We are the champions of Europe last season!¡±

    Some players waved their arms and roared. Mourinho's words deeply moved them. Yes, we were the Champions League champions last season, but at the same time there was another champion in Europe - the UEFA Cup champion. Only by defeating  Only then can they prove that they were the best team in Europe last season and deserved to be the king of kings!

    "Let's go! There are still forty-five minutes! After forty-five minutes, our name will remain in history, proving to everyone that the 2003-04 season belongs to Newcastle!"

    The players stood up and roared with their fists raised. Pei Wei, who was standing at the door, opened the door. Mourinho pointed to the door in unison: "Let's go, my warriors!"

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 683: Losing Unjustly

    Chapter 683: Losing unfairly

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away from Valencia players who were planning to launch a more intense attack in the second half.

    This is good news for Valencia. Newcastle has begun to pay more attention to offense, which will inevitably reveal more flaws in the backcourt, but this also requires them to be able to organize the offense smoothly

    "Ibrahimovic's shot hit Ayala and bounced off the baseline. Ten minutes after the start of the second half, Newcastle had already had three shots, while Valencia had zero shots! The situation on the field changed, as if they were falling behind.  It¡¯s the same as Newcastle!¡±

    Nie Fei stood near the corner kick. Three of Newcastle's four defenders rushed forward. Only Kufuor and Makelele stayed in the backcourt to help defend. Essien stood a little further back.

    Nie Fei did not drive the ball directly into the penalty area, but took a tactical corner kick and handed the ball to Maicon who stepped in.

    Maicon did not stop the ball and directly handed the ball to Ribery in front of the penalty area. There was chaos in the Valencia penalty area. Their defense was not high enough. I thought Newcastle would use their height to bully them, but Newcastle actually sent it.  A tactical corner kick.

    Taking advantage of the chaos in front of the opponent's goal, Ribery took a step forward with the ball, and then suddenly took a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    The ball flew high into the sky, passed everyone in the penalty area, and flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

    The ball had an obvious outer arc in the air. Canizares took a step slower and failed to pounce on the ball. However, the ball hit the outside of the goalpost hard and bounced out of the baseline!

    There was a sigh in the stands, and then warm applause sounded from the stands occupied by Newcastle fans.

    "Damn, it's only five centimeters missing." Ribery cursed, then turned to Bernard and applauded.  Indicates that he passed the ball well.

    "Frank, it doesn't matter, we still have plenty of opportunities." Nie Fei ran past Ribery and said with a smile.

    Ribery nodded vigorously.

    "Press up! Press up! Use offense to suppress their offense!" Ranieri couldn't sit still. It shouldn't be like this. We are lagging behind. We should use offense to suppress their offense

    Canizares took a goal kick and the ball was passed to Baraja's feet.  This powerful defensive midfielder not only defends fiercely, but also has a certain ability to organize offense.

    As soon as he got the ball, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic pressed towards him one after another. The other teammates in front of him were more or less following a Newcastle player. Newcastle did not recover it.  Instead, they started pressing in the midfield!

    After all, Baraja was not a very good organizer. Faced with this situation, he had no good solution. He had to turn around and hand the ball to Ayala behind him.  Ayala hit the ball forward with a high ball, and Lucio easily pushed the ball away.

    The ball fell to Essien's feet, and Newcastle players began to press forward. Essien handed the ball to Ribery, who moved to the center, and asked him to start organizing.

    The Valencia players obviously don¡¯t pay much attention to the scar face.  Alberda was paying close attention to Nie Fei's movements, and only Baraja came up to him.

    Just when everyone thought Ribery would pass the ball, the Frenchman stepped forward and made a beautiful back-and-forth smash.  He dodged Baraja's interception, then poked the ball behind the opponent, breaking through!

    "What a speed!" Baraja only had time to think about it, turned around subconsciously, stretched out his foot and tripped in front of Ribery's feet. Even if he couldn't intercept the ball, he still had to make the opponent stop with a foul.

    But Ribery quickly dodged his foot and made a small circle to catch up with the ball.  keep going!

    Valencia's defense line was in chaos, Baraja was shaken away, Albelda was still a little to the right and could not rush over immediately. Now Valencia's defense line is all exposed in front of Ribery, regardless of  Whether it's passing, breaking through or shooting, it can pose a threat to Valencia's goal!

    Moretti left Bernard behind to defend Ribery, but Ribery seemed to know that he would do this. When he pounced on him, he pushed the arch of his foot.  Passed the ball to Bernard near the baseline.

    Bernard sent the ball into the penalty area.  Ibrahimovic attracted Ayala's attention at the front point, and Shearer jumped high at the back point.  He headed the ball into the middle of the penalty area before Marchena!

    Ribery stepped in from the center like a wind and volleyed before the Valencia defenders could react!

    The ball flew towards the lower left corner of the goal like an arrow, and Canizares made a decision:?A wonderful save, blocking the ball with one hand as the Valencia fans screamed!

    But in a hurry, he failed to control the ball. The ball bounced out and fell at the feet of Ribery. Naturally, Ribery was not polite. He stretched out his foot and poked the ball into the empty goal!

    Ayala¡¯s hard flying rescue failed to save Valencia¡¯s fate. The ball quickly rushed into the goal amidst the cheers of Newcastle fans!

    "Two to zero! Newcastle expanded the score! Now Valencia is facing a very difficult situation. They have to score at least two goals in the next half hour to equalize the score! Ribery, who played for Newcastle for the first time  Excellent performance, after participating in the first goal, he completed the second goal himself! The 21-year-old Franck Ribery shines! ¡±

    Ribery stood in the center of the Louis II Stadium with his arms raised. In his ears, the cheers of Newcastle fans echoed. His teammates ran towards him and surrounded him in the middle.

    Four years ago, when he was playing as a substitute for the youth team of Boulogne in France, did he ever think about this day?

    In just four years, he has gone from an unknown young player to a main force standing at the European Super Cup. This goal can be transmitted to the eyes of countless fans around the world through the TV screen - if he had not agreed at the time.  Pei Wei went to China to play for a few years, how could he have such a good opportunity!

    As long as you perform well, you won¡¯t have to worry about not being able to show your face in a strong team like Newcastle. When the time comes, being selected for the French national team will probably not be a dream

    Mourinho was smiling on the sidelines and it could be seen that he was very satisfied with the performance of his players.

    He is indeed not dissatisfied. Valencia is not a weakling, but one of the strongest teams in Europe. Being able to get a two-goal lead is enough to make Newcastle play more easily and skillfully in the next game.

    Mourinho's desire for the Super Cup is not as important as what he showed in the dressing room, but for Newcastle, being able to win this championship after a not so good start is a great encouragement to the team's morale.  In a positive sense, it can help the team gain sufficient confidence before participating in the Champions League.

    The world of professional football is a world of victory. Newcastle did not win enough victories in the previous leagues, and now is the time to make up for this loss!

    Ranieri couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. In the second half, he planned to launch a counterattack, but he was kept pressed by the opponent and lost a goal. What kind of counterattack is this!

    He replaced Di Vaio with Mista, who had been sleepwalking on the court for more than 60 minutes. The Italian forward did nothing in these dozens of minutes and was completely eaten up by Kufuor. He had no interest in Serie A at all.  Excellent performance on.

    After Mista came on the field, Valencia's offense changed back to the "forwardless tactics" of the Benitez era. Mista cannot be regarded as a pure forward. He does not like to be at the front.  He used his flexible running position to appear where he should be most. After he came on the field, Valencia's offense began to become more flexible. Mista, Aimar, Vicente and even Baraja and Alberda behind were all  It is possible to grab points in the penalty area, which also suddenly increases the pressure on Newcastle's defense.

    Seeing his team beginning to take advantage, Ranieri did not show joy. Not only because Newcastle's defense is still very solid, but because Newcastle is now able to gain an advantage because it has returned to the forwardless tactics of last season.  Even if he wins the game, it is still the old foundation laid by Benitez and has nothing to do with him.

    No coach would want to be in the shadow of the previous coach, not even Ranieri.

    So after more than ten minutes, seeing that the score on the field was still 2-0, he made a substitution that was considered a foolish move after the game - replacing full midfielder Rufete with Corradi to strengthen the penalty area.  impact.

    But Corradi, like his compatriot Di Vayo, did not have much effect after coming on the field. His height and header did not play any role in front of Newcastle's tidy defense. Instead, Valencia's  The offense becomes more predictable and the defense becomes easier.

    Newcastle and Valencia had a serious confrontation - you attack once, I attack once, but Valencia's attack rhythm is faster, Newcastle is trying to delay time, Mourinho keeps  Substitutions were made frequently, and each substitution was delayed for nearly a minute. The rhythm of the game was constantly interrupted, and the entire game began to become dull.

    Faced with this situation, Ranieri has no choice. Now Newcastle has completely taken the initiative, and he lost a little bit.?Confused, I don¡¯t know why Newcastle scored two goals, and then the game came to an end before I knew it

    His neglect of Ribery and Maicon led to the current consequences.

    And Essien's physical running in the midfield also constantly interrupted Valencia's offensive rhythm. Under his defense, Aimar barely got the ball a few times in the whole game, let alone organized an attack. Maicon  The rush up and down on the right also relieved the pressure on Nie Fei, allowing him to devote himself wholeheartedly to organizing the offense.

    Ranieri did not lose unjustly.

    When the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game, Newcastle reached the top as expected and won the first trophy in the European competition in the 2004-05 season!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 684: Intrigue

    Chapter 684: Intrigue and deception

    "The European Super Cup in the 2004-05 season has its name. Newcastle, the champion of the Champions League last season, won the Super Cup after defeating the UEFA Cup champion Valencia. This is the third championship trophy they have won this year. After coming from China  After the rich man Pei Wei took over, Newcastle quickly ended their thirty-three-year championship-less history. Newcastle fans rejoiced. Now no one thinks that Pei Wei¡¯s taking over of Newcastle is a bad event. This veteran team  The team has become a decisive force in European football."

    "The young Portuguese head coach Mourinho has achieved honors that most European coaches would struggle to obtain in their lifetime. When Pei Wei appointed the 40-year-old Mourinho as the head coach of Newcastle, many Newcastle fans were very excited.  They are dissatisfied with this. Although Bobby Robson, who has high prestige in Newcastle, supports Mourinho, many fans believe that since Pei Wei can spend more than 80 million pounds to buy players in the transfer market, why?  Can't you invite a world-famous coach? The current situation proves that maybe Mourinho is not the best coach in the world, but he is the most suitable coach for Newcastle. He knows what Newcastle fans want, and only a championship.  ¡±

    After the Super Cup, all major European media conducted in-depth coverage of this game. All media agreed that Newcastle has now completely revived, no, it should be said to have achieved greater glory - because even in Newcastle's heyday  , they have never won the European Champions Cup.

    Newcastle is so popular in Europe that it has even spread to the upcoming Champions League draw - everyone believes that Newcastle will definitely be assigned to a death group in this Champions League group stage draw. The good things of last season will not happen again.  Yes.

    In fact, not only they think this way, but also the Newcastle fans think so. The so-called "hot will die", this gimmick of UEFA is already well known to everyone.  Several focus collisions last season allowed Newcastle to inexplicably take advantage of it. It is estimated that UEFA is also unhappy. I am afraid they will not let Newcastle off the hook easily this time.

    This time Pei Wei and Mourinho came to Zurich, Switzerland together, and legitimately entered the hall of the lottery ceremony as an assistant coach. When they stepped out of the car, countless reporters flashed their flashlights at them. The defending champion  Their status as Super Cup champions is enough to get them the most attention, not to mention that Mourinho is the youngest head coach to win the European Champions Cup.

    "Jose, I heard that the last time you came here was deserted, but now there are so many people paying attention Tsk tsk. How do you feel?" Pei Wei smiled while nodding to the reporters standing on both sides.  Said to Mourinho.

    "Not very good." Mourinho said with an unmoved face: "If we are eliminated from the Champions League group stage this season, no one will pay attention to us. They will only say that we Newcastle are the best after winning the championship.  I¡¯m starting to be proud. Mourinho is starting to look arrogant. The media will praise you when you¡¯re good and throw you to the ground when you¡¯re bad Anyway, they are all mouthy.¡±

    Pei Wei almost fell to the ground.  Fortunately, now that they have entered the hall, no reporters noticed them - Inter Milan's newly appointed head coach Mancini followed them, and all the reporters' attention was attracted by the Italian.

    "Jose, you are so nasty I am very surprised how you can say such lewd words in a serious manner." Pei Wei said.

    Mourinho was stunned for a moment: "Why am I so obscene?"

    "They are all mouths anyway" Pei Wei sighed and said: "How can you describe our reporters with such words? Although they are a bit mean, and sometimes they will do anything to attract attention, but they  After all, most of it is men¡¯s land¡­¡±

    Mourinho thought for a while before he understood what Pei Wei meant, and he almost fell over - his words obviously had no other meaning.  Why did it fall into Pei Wei's ears that he had ulterior motives?

    After giving Pei Wei a sideways look, Mourinho found a chair and sat down angrily. Pei Wei also sat down, coughed and said: "Jose, I know you have never thought highly of those reporters  But I want to tell you, you can¡¯t do without them. You can definitely learn to use them, and sometimes they are still very useful.¡±

    "I understand this, but it depends on how to use it." Mourinho showed a smile: "As long as I continue to win. No matter how ruthless I am to them, they will bite me like flies If I don't get  No matter how nice I am to them, they still have no interest in trying to trick me, right? "

    Pei Wei smacked Mourinho¡¯s words, it¡¯s reallyThis is such a reason. It seems that he does not need to remind himself. Mourinho knows how to deal with those reporters.  But Mourinho just said reporters are flies, so isn't he himself

    Mourinho saw Pei Wei¡¯s strange look.  I immediately discovered the flaw in my words.  He snorted twice and stopped talking.

    Seeing that Mourinho was silent.  Pei Wei began to look around at other people. Mourinho and Pei Wei arrived neither too early nor too late. There are already many coaches in the hall, including many well-known coaches, such as Real Madrid head coach Camacho and Bayern Munich.  Head coach Hitzfeld, Inter Milan head coach Mancini, Barcelona head coach Frank Rijkaard

    A gathering of talents. Except for the draw of the Champions League group stage, I am afraid that there will never be so many high-level European coaches gathered together. Although Pei Wei has passed the age of chasing stars, it does not prevent him from getting closer.  There are not many opportunities to watch these world-renowned head coaches from a distance.

    Soon, more and more people started to fill the hall, and there was a lot of noise in front of the door. Benitez and Abramovich entered the venue together. As the double champions last season, Benitez also made a strong move to Chelsea this season.  Si can definitely attract enough attention, not to mention Abramovich. Although Pei Wei stole a lot of the limelight, no one can ignore this Russian.

    After entering the hall, Abramovich looked around and his eyes fell on Pei Wei and Mourinho. His eyes lit up and he strode towards Pei Wei with Benitez.

    "Pei, long time no see!" Abramovich greeted Pei Wei enthusiastically and gave him a Russian-style hug. Pei Wei also greeted him enthusiastically and also gave him a hug: "Chelsea this year  It's a good start, Mr. Abramovich, I think Chelsea is our biggest opponent in the league this yearRaphael is a good coach."

    Abramovich smiled happily: "Yes, he is a good coach Do you know why I chose him?"

    "Only the devil knows." Pei Wei murmured in his heart, but his face smiled like a morning glory: "My friend, I can never guess what you are thinking. To me, you are very important.  mystery!"

    "You are too polite! Your compliment will make me so happy that I can't sleep all night." Abramovich mysteriously leaned close to Pei Wei's ear and whispered softly: "Because he used to be your head coach I can't poach Wenger.  But Mourinho refused to come, so I had no choice but to choose him!¡±

    Pei Wei was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that Abramovich chose Benitez for this reason: "That really surprised me."

    "I believe in your vision. The coaches and players you selected are all excellent, just like Ibrahimovic. I was even willing to pay 50 million pounds to buy him, but it's a pity that you refused!" Abramovich said seriously.

    "I think he is worth more than 50 million pounds." Pei Wei still smiled, but there was a knife in his smile: "He is a priceless treasure, Mr. Abu."

    "Call me Roman, that's what my friends should call me." Abu waved his hand: "I know he is priceless There is a saying in China that people with noble character will not compete for other people's favorite things. This kind of thing  I won¡¯t do it.¡±

    Come on, think about how Chelsea snatched Ashley Cole from Arsenal in the future, you still have the nerve to say that a gentleman does not take what others like After making a slander, Pei Wei showed his most cordial expression.  smile and started chatting with Abu.

    Different from the duplicitous conversation between the two bosses, the conversation between Mourinho and Benitez was much more sincere. In terms of eloquence, the two people were evenly matched. In later generations, Mourinho's venomous tongue hit all the invincible players in the world.  , but they have never taken advantage of each other in their fights with Benitez. What's more, there is no tense atmosphere between them now, and they still have a good chat.

    Both of them are smart people and excellent coaches. Although they are currently in opposition, they more or less feel sympathy for each other. What's more, as two head coaches in the same league, they both know that Chelsea and  It is impossible for Newcastle to be placed in the same group - the chances of being placed in the same group with teams from the same league are too small.

    "Jose, congratulations to you Super Cup champion." Benitez smiled and extended his hand to Mourinho, saying with a little regret: "What a pity, if I were still in Valencia, I would  I don¡¯t think your victory will come easily. Ranieri¡¯s transformation of Valencia is obviously not very successful.¡±

    "We will have opportunities to compete, at least twice every season, maybe more." Mourinho said with a pun.

    "Do you think we will be divided into a group in the Champions League? Impossible." Benitez smiled.Come.

    "Knockout round." Mourinho said with certainty: "It's very possible."

    Benitez laughed knowingly, and the two talked for a few more words, and their eyes soon focused on Pei Wei and Abramovich, who were having an "intimate" conversation.

    "What did you think of? A Chinese idiom." Benitez whispered to Mourinho.

    "It's a conspiracy." Mourinho nodded and said softly.

    Over there, Abu and Pei Wei were smiling brightly.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 685 Declaration of Victory

    The camera followed the glass jar closely, and small balls appeared in front of everyone from behind the glass. What followed was the expression of the head coach who was either happy or frustrated - depending on how good their group situation was.  bad.

    Due to their outstanding performance in the Champions League last season, Newcastle became the seeded team in the group stage. In the draw of the seeded teams, they were assigned to Group A, which looked pretty good.

    The seeded teams in Group B | Bayern Munich, Group D:.::} From Arsenal in the Premier League, the seeded teams in Groups F and G are the Milan duo of Italy, AC Milan is in Group F, and Inter Milan is in G  Group H, the seed team in Group H is Chelsea.

    The Premier League accounts for four of the eight seeded teams, which to a certain extent also illustrates the recent strength of the Premier League.

    However, this time the second-seeded team can be regarded as a gathering of strong teams. Last year's Champions League runner-up Monaco, veteran Serie A team Juventus, Italy's Roma, Spain's Barcelona and Valencia are all second-seeded, no matter where they are divided  Whichever group you go to, this group will have the potential of a death group.

    The first thing to be drawn is the second team in Group A.

    Pei Wei and Mourinho both stared at Platini's hand. The former French superstar circled the glass jar, then grabbed a small ball, unfolded the note inside and took a look, with a smile on his lips.  , and then display the note in front of everyone.

    ¡°as:

    There was a huge uproar in the stadium. The champions and runners-up of last season's European Champions Cup were drawn into the same group!  UEFA is really going to any lengths to attract attention

    Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at each other.  But they didn't show much regret. In their minds, being placed in the same group with Monaco is not unacceptable. At least it is much better than being placed with teams like Juventus and Barcelona.

    And deciding whether a team will become the group of death does not depend on how strong the first two seeded teams are, but on the strength of the following two teams. If the latter two teams are of average strength, then only  It just becomes a stepping stone for the seeded team.

    The lottery continues, and the fans beside the TV series never stop exclaiming and sighing.  UEFA used their tricks to attract ratings to the fullest. Leverkusen, the runner-up of the 2002 Champions League, was assigned to Group B of that year's champion Real Madrid. Juventus and Bayern met in Group C, and Lyon was assigned to Group B.  Manchester United met Arsenal 0.|+, Barcelona entered Group F where AC Milan is located, Valencia must have a fierce battle with Inter Milan in Group G, and Chelsea has the best luck.  The second seed in Group H is Russia's CSKA Moscow.

    In the following draw ceremony for the third-tier teams, Newcastle was pushed to the forefront again.

    When Platini announced "deportivo (Deportivo)" with a smile, the loudest noise so far erupted in the venue. At this time, no one thought that this was just a coincidence.  Newcastle eliminated Deportivo La Coruna in the semi-finals and defeated Monaco in the final. As a result, they were placed in a group with these two teams.  everyone is thinking.  UEFA is really ruthless this time.

    Pei Wei looked at Platini¡¯s smiling face.  He wanted to go up and punch him - but he could only think about it, even though there was no super giant in this group as Newcastle's opponent.  But teams like Monaco and Deportivo La Coruna who had old grudges with them last season will definitely only do one thing after encountering Newcastle, and that is to fight them to the death. This is completely predictable.

    But when the drawing ceremony started, Pei Wei and Mourinho felt a little better - they were not the only ones unlucky. Let's look at the next two groups. Group B except Real Madrid and Leverkusen  In addition, there is the Italian runner-up Roma, Group C also adds Eredivisie hegemon Ajax in addition to the two strong players Juventus and Bayern, and the third-tier team in Group D is Fenerbach from Turkey.  Turkey has never been easy to play in games. Arsenal in Group E has the best luck. Panathinaikos from Greece was assigned to this group. The remaining three third-tier teams are Celtic.  , Werder Bremen and Porto are not easy targets either.

    When the draw for the fourth-tier teams was about to begin, everyone held their breath. Among the fourth-tier teams, there were also strong teams like Dynamo Kyiv, Anderlecht and Paris Saint-Germain. If this  If one of the three teams enters Group A, then this group really deserves the title "Group of Death"!

    Newcastle fans watching the draw ceremony stared at Platini fiercely, wanting to eat the Frenchman - why did you do this? Didn't we just win the championship last year? Is it worth treating us like this?

    We were relieved that another Greek team, OlympiakoIn this group, this group does not seem so outrageous. UEFA still knows how to restrain itself and will not create an abnormally strong group.

    The draw ceremony is over. Neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho are satisfied with the group results. However, compared with Group B, Group A is not too difficult to win. After all, the four teams in Group B are Real Madrid and Bayer Lever.  Kusen, Roma and Dynamo Kiev, this is the real group of death.

    Another relatively strong group is Group G. Inter Milan, Valencia and Bremen are the strong teams in the major leagues. Even the weakest Anderlecht often performs amazing things in the game.

    "Not satisfied is dissatisfied. In front of the media, Mourinho said something else.

    "We are very satisfied with this group." Mourinho said in an interview: "We experienced wonderful moments last season, especially in the Champions League, victory, promotion, championship to be in this group  , we have enough confidence to win. After winning the Super Cup, we have returned to the right track. Victory is sometimes like twins. When you win once, the rest of the wins will come rolling in.  , there are still ten days left before the first game of the Champions League group stage. We will use a victory to salute the Champions League. We won the final last season, and we can still win this season.  A good start to the Champions League game.¡±

    According to the schedule, Newcastle¡¯s first Champions League group match of the new season will be against Monaco at home.

    The first game was a repeat of last year's final, which was enough to attract everyone's attention. What's more, Mourinho's words, which were almost an early declaration of victory, aroused dissatisfaction from Monaco. They lost last year and won again this year.  Being provoked, new and old hatreds added up, and the smell of gunpowder in Monaco became very strong.

    Monaco head coach Deschamps said angrily in an interview: "Mourinho doesn't know how to respect them at all. We did lose to them in the final last year, but that was because we lost shortly after the start.  The most important player We are stronger this season than last season and we will definitely be able to win at St. James' Park. Last year's defeat will only give us more motivation to play."

    Mourinho's tit-for-tat counterattack: "If you lose the game to have motivation to play, then I would rather my team have no motivation all the time In fact, this is impossible, my team does not need to hold on to revenge.  You can win the game mentally.¡±

    The war of words between the two sides was intense, and the heat of this game was maximized. UEFA got the result they wanted most. As for who won and who lost, they didn't care.

    However, no one thought that Monaco would have an advantage in this game. Last year's European runner-up team has fallen apart. All four of the best attackers in the frontcourt have left the team. Morientes ended his loan contract and returned to the club.  Real Madrid, Pulsaud was bought by Rangers, Giuly went to Barcelona, ??and Roten was poached by Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the introduction of Uruguayan striker Chiwanton, Sierra Leone forward Caron and Argentina international Savio on loan from Barcelona  Yes, but the decline in the overall strength of the team is an indisputable fact.

    As Mourinho judged, winning the European Super Cup and a complete victory after a poor start to the league has an immeasurable positive impact on the team's morale and state. In addition,  Mourinho's declaration of victory brought the morale of the entire team to its peak.

    Seven days after returning to England, Newcastle welcomed Blackburn at home. The high-spirited Magpies defeated their opponents at home. In just nine minutes, the opponent's defender Frycroft was busy under Newcastle's attack.  He made a mistake and accidentally blocked the ball into his own door. In the 16th minute, Shearer gave his old club another blow. After receiving a pass from Larsson, he extended the score to two with a beautiful header.  Than zero.

    Shortly after the start of the second half, Ribery scored his two goals in two games. It was a beautiful long shot from 30 meters away. Although Blackburn goalkeeper Friedel made a save, he still could not stop it.  The ball hit the net, and the cheers above the stands of St. James' Park were like a landslide and a tsunami. Ribery's wonderful performance conquered their hearts.

    Before the end, Newcastle's French left wing completed a wonderful cooperation. Bernard broke in and rushed into the penalty area. Ribery passed the ball skillfully. Bernard succeeded with a poke shot from six meters in front of the goal. 4-0, Newcastle.  A hearty victory at home.

    After winning this game, Newcastle, which consolidated its third place position, was in the best condition to face the first game of this season's Champions League.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 686 Comparing people to each other makes people angry

    On the 15th of September, the St. James Park stadium was packed with people. Newcastle fans were filled with great enthusiasm for the new Championship Cup match. Newcastle's most important championship in the past thirty years was won in the Champions League. Although among the old-fashioned English fans  In their minds, the FA Cup is the first important, and the league is the second important, but for Newcastle fans, they have begun to have a special feeling for the Champions League. After all, in the past half century, only in the  They felt unreserved ecstasy only in last year's Champions League!

    What's more, winning the Champions League last season filled a gap in Newcastle's history - they have won the English top league, two cup championships and the UEFA Cup. After winning the Champions League last season,  , in addition to the European Cup Winners' Cup that has become history, Newcastle has won all the championships that a European club can win!

    This is why Newcastle fans are so concerned about the Champions League game now - they are eager for the team to relive the wonderful moments of last season in this game, and Mourinho's early victory declaration is even more  Another ladle of oil was poured on their enthusiasm - it burned even more hotly.

    Monaco's strength has indeed dropped a lot compared to last season. The departure of the four kings in the frontcourt has forced Deschamps to re-establish an offensive combination. The combination of Chiwanton, Caron and Saviola sounds good.  , but it is still unknown what level he can perform in the game. On the defense, the main right back Ibarra, who was loaned last season, returned to Porto, and the main midfielder Cisse returned to Paris Saint-Germain and wanted to buy  Maicon filled Ibarra's vacancy and was blocked by Newcastle. Deschamps could only use Norwegian defender Fakiri and Italian midfielder Brasi to fill their positions.

    This is the tragedy of Monaco. Three of their absolute main players last season were on loan from other teams, and their outstanding performance also made their club unwilling to release them, just like Real Madrid has introduced new players this season.  Irving still forcibly took Morientes back. As Monaco's opponent in the league, Paris Saint-Germain will not continue to use their own players to enhance their strength.  It is really difficult for Deshang.

    In the world of football, the difference between having money and not having money is so big. The rich can keep their important players after a season of outstanding performance, while the poor can only let them go. This is  This put the champions and runners-up of last season's Champions League at an unfair starting line at the beginning of the game.

    But this cannot be said to be unfair - for a club, the financial strength is also a manifestation of the team's overall strength, and it also accounts for a large part.

    Why is the Premier League becoming more and more prosperous?  It¡¯s because they have a good development environment.  Foreign consortiums are willing to invest in, so in later generations, mid-level teams will be able to spend tens of millions of pounds to buy people. Why is Serie A declining?  It's because they can't develop their own economy and the local consortium is extremely exclusive.  Foreign consortiums are not welcome to invest. If you don¡¯t have money, you will naturally not be able to support good stars, and the level will naturally decline. In the 1990s, the best stars in the world were basically concentrated in Serie A, but after the new century, the stars  It began to gradually be lost to other leagues. It would be strange if it didn't decline.

    In short, having money is the last word.

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    Compared with last season¡¯s Champions League final, the lineups of both sides have changed a lot.

    Newcastle's lineup is as follows, goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Dawson, Lucio and Bernard, midfielders Makelele, Essien, Nie Fei and Ribery.  Forwards Ibrahimovic and Drogba.

    Monaco's lineup is goalkeeper Roma, four defenders Fakiri, Rodriguez, Jiwe and Evra, three midfielders are Zicos, Brasi and Bernardi, three forwards Chivan  Dayton, Caron and Saviola.

    Compared with the lineup in last season¡¯s Champions League final, Monaco changed five players in the lineup, while Newcastle changed more, plus there was no Dawson and Bernard in that game.  Newcastle replaced seven players!

    But the only difference is that Monaco's substitution is a passive substitution, a replacement after the main players leave, while Newcastle's substitution is an active substitution. The seven newcomers have all become candidates through their own efforts -  Look at the players who have been replaced.  It is hard to imagine that Fakiri, who has been a substitute in Monaco for two years, can replace Ibarra, the best right back in the European Champions Cup last season. It is also difficult to imagine that Brasi, who has been somewhat outdated, can be like Cisse last year.  They are constantly running on the court, and although the three new forwards have good personal abilities, they will definitely not have the tacit cooperation with the four frontcourt kings of Monaco last season

    After having this difference,The two sides were originally evenly matched

    Teams with limited distance.  The performance on the court is completely different.

    Monaco's desire to win is very strong, not only to avenge last year's final - revenge must be avenged, but there is not such a big hatred between the two teams. The outcome in the game is normal, but Mourinho  Rinho's provocative words before the start of the game not only made Deschamps furious because his generals were leaving one after another, but also made the Monaco players feel that they had been slighted.

    Mourinho¡¯s words were nothing more than hoping that Monaco would lose their composure and make Newcastle¡¯s victory easier. Now it seems that his words worked.

    Monaco turned away from home and launched a fierce attack on Newcastle's gate from the very beginning. Although there is not enough understanding between the three forwards, these three forwards are all players with excellent personal abilities, with excellent impact, speed and skills.  There was not much cooperation between them, which also caused a lot of trouble for Newcastle's defense.

    However, Newcastle's defense, which was tested in last season's Champions League, is no longer as frightening as before. Mourinho's transformation of the defense has never stopped - not only changes in players, but also changes in mentality.  .

    Although the dexterity of the opponent's three forwards caused a lot of trouble for Newcastle's defense, they did not have many chances to get close to Newcastle's goal due to the back-and-forth sweeps of two defensive midfielders, and a few shots were of high quality.  His long-range shots were also saved by the tall and long-armed Cech.

    Seeing Cech soar into the air, his slender figure stretched in the air, and using a standard side dive that was as standard as a textbook to firmly catch Chiwanton's shot from the front of the penalty area, Mourinho couldn't help but click.  nodded.

    Mourinho, who was born as a goalkeeper, has a career that can be described as "bleak", but he comes from a family of goalkeepers after all, and his judgment of goalkeeper ability is quite good. Cech is indeed very good and tall.  , responsive, and Ji Wen has no advantage at all when competing with him.

    Given's height is the only factor that restricts him from becoming the world's super goalkeeper. In the past, the average height of Newcastle's defense line was not high, and they suffered from the opponent's high height. However, with the increase in the height of the defense line, and having a height of one  With a tall goalkeeper of 97 meters, this chronic problem in Newcastle's defense will no longer exist.

    After defending the opponent's three goals, Newcastle began to counterattack. Nie Fei and Franck Ribery took turns to organize the attack in the middle. Coupled with Ibrahimovic's retreat, Monaco's middle defense came under great pressure, and without setting up  The midfielder was almost beaten by Maicon and Bernard taking turns to play on the wing.

    The left wing guarded by Evra was okay, and Nie Fei often appeared in the middle. It was not a problem just to fight against Maicon. Fakiri on the other side was miserable. He was ravaged by Bernard and Ribery in turn, especially Ribery.  There are cross cuts, digs, breakthroughs, crosses, shots There are skills in everything, and the Norwegian is almost going crazy from torture.

    Deschamps quickly noticed the flaw here. He could only ask the midfielders to pay more attention to the right side. Seeing Maicon constantly rushing up and down Newcastle's right side with abundant physical energy, Deschamps almost regretted it.  died.

    During the Copa America, he also noticed this Brazilian right back who has excellent physical fitness and both offensive and defensive abilities. Monaco was also the first European team interested in introducing him, but during the summer transfer period, he wanted to make up for the four frontcourt players.  The defector who left the attacker was so busy that he really didn't have time to go to Brazil to contact the players in person. He just handed over the transfer to the club's staff. Who knew that when he asked, Maicon had already been transferred to Mourinho in advance?  I was impressed by the sincerity shown by O, and in terms of personal treatment, Monaco could not compete with the wealthy Newcastle, so they could only watch Maicon being bought by Newcastle.

    There is nothing more painful for a head coach than a player he once liked but performed well against his own team. If he had snatched Maicon at that time, why would he have let a player play in Monaco for two years?  As a substitute, the right back, who had no assists and was not very good at defense, was tormented by Ribery and Bernard on the court and was also tormenting the head coach off the court!

    Seeing how Maicon is so powerful on the court, and off the court there is Trabelsi who has excellent assist ability and Kufuor who has excellent defensive ability. Deschamps can't help but lament. He is also the head coach, and he is also a young and promising man from the European continent.  Young Marshal, why is the gap so big?

    This season, although the new chairman Pastor has given Deschamps the largest transfer budget since he took office - 20 million euros, for Deschamps, he would rather not have a penny in the transfer budget this season than to keep him.  In addition to the three loan players, there are other main players.  Comparing people with others can really make people angry sometimes.?.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 687 Abandoning the Midfield

    When Deschamps was still sighing in his heart, Newcastle scored.

    The breakthrough point that caused this goal was not the Monaco right wing that was almost beaten by Newcastle's French left wing just now, but the other side.

    Essien took the ball in the middle, and when he saw Maicon reaching up to the side at an astonishing high speed, he immediately made a transfer and passed the ball to Maicon. After receiving the ball, Maicon did not go down like before, but  He ran towards the center and switched positions with Nie Fei. The moment the two passed by, the ball fell to Nie Fei's feet. Nie Fei switched to the wing, but Maicon went directly to the center.  Plug it in.

    Evra did not hesitate to target Nie Fei, not only because Nie Fei had the ball at his feet, but also because the ball was obviously a much greater threat at this guy's feet - Nie Fei, who could hit the ball last season, was the champion.  The opponents in the cup have suffered a lot.

    Even Monaco¡¯s midfielder Zicos on the right focused on Nie Fei, but who knew that Nie Fei would immediately turn around after taking a few steps and hand the ball to Maicon in the middle!

    Maicon, who was unguarded, did not continue to dribble the ball forward, because Monaco's defensive power in the middle is still very strong. Instead, he directly kicked off and hoisted the ball to the back point!

    Ribery quickly shook off Fakiri's defense, appeared on the right side of the penalty area near the baseline, and waved his left foot to meet the falling ball - not offside!

    Monaco¡¯s two central defenders rushed towards Ribery at the same time, but Ribery just hooked the ball into the middle of the penalty area!

    Ibrahimovic rushed forward and relied on the opponent's last defender to hit the goal with his kick. All Roma could do was fall to the ground helplessly and watch the ball fly into the goal!

    One to zero!  In the 27th minute, after a series of exquisite cooperation, Newcastle relied on Ibrahimovic's goal to lead Monaco at home by one goal!

    The cheers in the stands were like a landslide and a tsunami. Deschamps could only helplessly shake his head. Newcastle's offense has gone up a notch compared to last season, but Monaco's defense has dropped down a notch from last season. It seems like they are conceding goals.  This is completely normal.

    Deschamps did not expect to be able to escape from St. James Park without conceding a goal. He did not place his hopes on defense in this game.  Instead, it relies on offense. The three forwards in the frontcourt all have strong personal abilities. When the cooperation is not tacit enough, their individual performance is Deschamps' biggest asset in this game.

    "Counterattack! Counterattack! Use offense to suppress them! Do you understand?" Deschamps yelled from the sidelines.

    In fact, the Monaco players all understand what he said - it's just that there are two words between "thinking" and "getting", that is, "doing it".

    Monaco is a typical Ligue 1 team.  Pay attention to technique, pay attention to the coordination of passing and cutting in the frontcourt, create opportunities for the forwards through the organization of the midfield, or use the personal abilities of the forwards to launch attacks in the midfield.  Going around and around, I can't get around that little ***, the midfielder.

    But in the midfield, Monaco was completely unable to compete with Newcastle.

    The current three midfielders of Monaco, whether it is Chicos, Bernardi, or the newly transferred Blasi, are all midfielders whose defensive ability is higher than their offensive ability. Last season, Monaco was 70%  The above attack was launched by their two wings - Luo Teng on the left and Jiuli on the right. They were able to break through and create opportunities on the two wings.  He can also create opportunities for the center through passing the ball. Although this tactic is not very complicated, it wiped out all the powerful players last season. If it hadn't been broken at the beginning in the final, Newcastle would have won.  It may not arrive in time.

    But now, the three defensive midfielders have no offensive ability, and the three forwards can only fight on their own.  Caron often retreats to get the ball, but he has little cooperation with the other two forwards. Although Saviola is not tall, he is a pure center, and the same is true for Chiwanton.  This allows Monaco's offense to be concentrated in the center, making it much easier for Newcastle to defend.

    As for the full-back assists - Monaco's full-backs were completely suppressed by Newcastle's wingers, and the defense was too busy to take care of themselves. There was no time to participate in the attack.

    There is a lack of attackers in the middle who can pass fatal direct passes, and the speed of Chiwanton and Saviola has no use, and occasionally a few crosses from the wing are made.  Several forwards of Monaco who were not very tall were also submerged in Newcastle's tall defenders. Monaco's players only felt that they were playing extremely awkwardly in the game, while Newcastle was proceeding in an orderly manner on both ends of the offense and defense. If it were not for the goalkeeper  With good play from Roma and some bad luck with the finishing touches, Newcastle would have sealed the victory in the first half.

    Ibrahimovic missed a single shot, Shearer grabbed the goal three times and was saved by Roma twice, and once he headed high, Fei and Ribery also had their own success.A very beautiful long-range shot, even Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ rushed up and shot the goal, but it was a little too far.

    In the first half of the game,

    The three midfielders were completely unable to compete with Newcastle's midfield. They were trapped within their own half and could not provide effective support to the forwards. Caron and Chiwanton could only frequently retreat to the midfield.  Taking the ball, Saviola was alone in Newcastle's half.

    The first half of the game is over. Newcastle has completely controlled the situation on the field. Their ball possession rate has reached more than 60%, and other statistics such as shots, offsides, corner kicks, frontcourt free kicks, etc.  The upper hand, coupled with the result of a 1-0 lead, Newcastle can be said to have played a perfect first half.

    The Newcastle players who performed the most eye-catchingly were not offensive players such as Nie Feiyibrahimovic, but their two midfielders.

    Essien constantly interrupted the rhythm of Monaco's offense with his abundant physical strength and ubiquitous pressing, while Makelele always appeared in the position where he should be most. The two beasts jointly contributed 13 steals, and they  His defensive contribution goes far beyond that.

    Not to mention how happy the Newcastle players were in the locker room, in another locker room, Deschamps rarely got angry in the locker room.

    "Look at how you played in the first half!" Deschamps waved his arms and roared in the locker room: "Except for the first fifteen minutes when we played well for a while, your performance in the remaining half hour was  Worse than amateur players! Looking at the statistics, we were actually given 60% of the ball possession by a team famous for defensive counterattacks! In addition to fouls, what statistics did we surpass them before the game?  What that damn guy said! He thought Newcastle could easily qualify in this group just because they won a game against us last season! Damn it, and your performance proved it to everyone.  Correct, we are no match for Newcastle! If we continue like this, we can only leave Newcastle with shame and let these coal guys laugh at us wantonly! Yes, they are the European champions, but we are the European runners-up!  It¡¯s simply worse than the teams participating in the UEFA Cup qualifying rounds!¡±

    After venting happily, Deschamps calmed down and said to the players who were already a little pale: "If anyone thinks that it is impossible for us to win this game, it is better to save some energy to deal with the other two.  For each team, you can tell me, I will replace you and send players who are capable of winning, because for me, if we lose this game, then we will not be able to play in the following games.  It makes sense, because a team that can¡¯t fight back after being insulted is not qualified to play in the Champions League!¡±

    He glanced at all the players: "Is there any? If so, just say it."

    No one said anything, just kidding, all fools know that admitting that they have already determined to lose at this time is simply courting death, not to mention that Monaco¡¯s players are not bloodless.

    "Very good, if you still have a chance to win, then we still have a chance to win." Deschamps nodded and said, "Now tell me why we were so passive in the first half."

    As soon as they heard this, the Monaco players immediately started a complaint meeting: the opponent's offense was too strong, the defenders could only stay in the backcourt, the opponent's two midfielders were too beastly, they could not pass through the midfield, and the forwards could not get the ball.  , can only run empty in the frontcourt

    Deschamps¡¯ face began to look ugly again, but he knew that the players were telling the truth, that is, in the first half of the game, for most of the time, Monaco could only be completely suppressed by Newcastle and led by the opponent.

    "This is indeed a fact, so we must change this." Deschamps made a few strokes on the tactical board: "Our entire passivity is because of one thing, the midfielder. On offense, Newcastle's two midfielders  The performance was too good. Our midfielders were completely unable to break through their defense to organize the offense. On defense, the back and forth of their two full-backs and the insertion of the full-backs made us exhausted. Since the opponent was in the midfield  We have such a big advantage, and this advantage is something we cannot overcome in a short period of time, so we have to find a way from other places.¡±

    Having said this, Deschamps drew a circle on the midfield area on the tactical board: "Abandon the midfield!"

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    After the start of the second half, Monaco made a substitution. Togo forward Adebayor came on and replaced midfielder Brasi.

    "Is Deschamps crazy? Are you going to use four forwards?" Kafuer laughed on the coaching bench: "Only two defensive midfielders are placed in the midfield. Doesn't that mean that the midfield is handed over to us? Then they  Is there still hope of winning?" Mourinho frowned.head

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 688: Be kind

    Chapter 688: Be kind and kind

    Give up the midfield?

    The Monaco players who heard Deschamps' words clearly looked at each other - Boss, we are a French Ligue 1 team. Monaco is famous for its skills and cooperation. If you ask us to give up the midfield, are we going to play long passes?  Just because Saviola is less than 1.7 meters tall?  Or is it based on the height of Chewanton and Kalon who are less than 1.8 meters?

    Deschamps did not explain, but looked at the big black man sitting in the corner: "Emmanuel, you come on in the second half."

    The eyes of all the Monaco players fell on the 20-year-old black forward. The forward himself seemed a little surprised. He looked at Deschamps hesitantly, wondering who he would replace, Chiwanton or Caron.  , or is it Saviola?

    "Replace Blasi." As soon as Deschamps said this, the Monaco players even thought that the coach was so angry that he was out of his mind - Blasi was the midfielder, Emmanuel Adeba  Yue is a forward. Originally, there were only three people in the midfield. Now that he is replaced, aren't there only two?  Four two four?  God, what an ancient formation this is.

    "Emmanuel, your position after coming on is the center forward. Use your body to fight against Newcastle's two central defenders. After the defenders get the ball in the backcourt, don't stop organizing slowly. Give me your big feet and move forward.  When the field opens, hang yourself over Emmanuel's head. Emmanuel, your task is to control the ball passed from the backcourt. Whether it's a direct shot or a pass to a teammate, it's your choice. Savio  La is responsible for the second placement. If you have the chance, do it yourself. If you don't have the chance, split it to both sides. After the bottom, you will find Emmanuel. Caron will go to the left, and Chewanton will go to the right. The two of you will play the winger position.  We must step forward and prevent their two full-backs from stepping forward to assist. If we play like this, we may still have a chance."

    Deschamps waved his arms fiercely: "Let us play the long pass that the English team is best at, and use their tactics to solve them! Aren't their midfielders fierce in tackling? Then we will bypass them.  Hit them directly in front of the penalty area! Make their two midfielders useless on the court! Then our chance will come!"

    Monaco¡¯s players began to understand what the coach meant, which was to avoid the opponent¡¯s strongest point and simply give up on the midfield if they could not improve it.  Use high-altitude balls and quick counterattacks to deal with opponents. Monaco had very few counterattacks in the first half because the opponent's two midfielders were sweeping wildly in the midfield. The ball was either intercepted or slowed down in the counterattack, allowing the opponent to defend in time.  Now that it's so big, at least it won't have as few offensive opportunities as it did in the first half.

    After understanding that the head coach was not out of his mind, the Monaco players became more motivated again. The head coach is the soul of a team.  If the head coach is not in chaos, the team cannot be in chaos.

    "Something's wrong, why did Monaco rush away with a long pass, and it seems to be working well now." Ten minutes after the second half, even Pei Wei could tell that something was wrong.

    Kafuer also lost the mocking mood just now.  Because this seemingly crazy move by Monaco worked very well.

    The backcourt defenders began to clear the ball cleanly. In the first half, Monaco's defenders had to find the midfielder to pass the ball after stealing the ball. This gave Essien and Makelele the opportunity to increase their steals.  But now, after the Monaco defender gets the ball, he drives forward without any entanglement with Newcastle in the midfield, let alone in his own backcourt.

    Since Nie Fei and Franck Ribery focus more on offense, they take turns to attack in the middle and they really have little spare time to help defense. If the two midfielders cannot return to the defense in time, then Newcastle will be equal to four  The defenders deal with the opponent's four forwards, which is quite unfavorable for the defensive side.

    After all, you can¡¯t rely on man-to-man defense to deal with each one. Defense is always passive.  Especially in the field of professional football, it is quite advantageous to often attack one side against two against three, let alone four against four. As long as the opponent's forward pulls back and forth, the defender will be in a dilemma.  Situation - whether to hold on to one's position or follow the players, problems may arise no matter what.

    "Don't worry." Mourinho, who was sitting on the coaching bench, said calmly: "The situation is not that bad - have you noticed that the forward they replaced has good height and good heading skills. But his body  It¡¯s a little thin. And he¡¯s young, and Dawson won¡¯t lose to him.¡±

    Adebayor is 1.9 meters tall.  But the weight is only 75 kilograms, which is obviously a bit thin for a big man. Dawson is the same height as him, 1.9 meters. Although he weighs 79 kilograms, Dawson is not too strong.  , but compared with Adebayor, this is four kilograms more.The weight is real. Four kilograms more weight means that it can have a certain advantage in the confrontation.

    "John, tell Michael, let him keep an eye on Adebayor, don't worry about other things, entangle him so that he can't head the ball comfortably Also, let him be more fierce in the game.  , This is our home court, we don¡¯t need to think too much about the referee,¡± Mourinho said to Kafuer.

    Kafer nodded and was about to get up when Mourinho stopped him again: "Also, let Ribery move to the winger position, and Nie Fei retreats a little to play as an attacking midfielder to organize the attack They are not  Play long passes? Let the French know what true long passes are.¡±

    Kafer was obviously very happy with Mourinho's last words. He smiled and nodded, stood up, and took advantage of the opportunity when the ball went out of bounds to grab Bernard and say a few words. The French boy nodded.  , and then quickly conveyed the instructions to other players on the field.

    Soon, the Monaco players began to realize that the situation that had just been gradually restored began to tilt towards Newcastle again. Adebayor failed to hit the ball several times, and Dawson was tightly wrapped around him, constantly colliding.  Facing his opponent, all this made Adebayor feel uncomfortable. What made him even more unaccustomed was that the referees were indifferent to many actions that could be called fouls in Ligue 1.  Because collisions of this level are almost routine in the Premier League.

    What makes them even more uncomfortable is that Newcastle has also begun to play long passes and lobs in the same way. Their long passes are much better than Monaco. After winning the first position, the wingers  There was a response, someone grabbed the second spot, someone pulled in the penalty area, and someone stepped in from the backcourt.  The threat level is much greater than Monaco.

    Mourinho nodded with satisfaction. Now the trajectory of the game is under his control again. Although Deschamps's tactical change was excellent, it was only within the scope of conspiracy. Once the conspiracy was revealed, Mourinho nodded with satisfaction.  If people know it, there won't be much lethality, and Mourinho's tactics in this game are purely based on his superior strength to the opponent.  This kind of conspiracy is even more terrifying.

    If Monaco could score a goal at the beginning of the second half, then their situation might not be too bad. Unfortunately, they were not able to do this. After Mourinho responded,  .  It will be difficult for them to reverse their disadvantage.

    Twenty minutes into the second half, Newcastle's captain Shearer sprained his ankle in a frontcourt scramble and had to leave the field. Before leaving, he handed the captain's armband to Nie Fei - even though this season was only Nie Fei's first time playing for Newcastle.  Two seasons.  But one of the two people who are qualified to be the captain is off the field, and the other Ji Wen is sitting on the bench. Nie Fei has good interpersonal relationships in the team. In addition, everyone knows that he is the boss Pei Wei's favorite player, so he is also on the bench.  No one has any objection to this.

    Shearer's exit may be good news for Monaco, but they will know it soon.  Shearer's departure is really not good news for them.

    Drogba came on as a substitute for Shearer. He was five centimeters taller than Shearer, and his body was stronger than Shearer, who had begun to decline. With him running and fighting in the frontcourt without any effort, Newcastle United  The long pass and lob play are even more comfortable. As long as the long pass from the backcourt is passable, then other forwards only need to wait for Drogba to win the header and give it to them.

    After Drogba came on the field, Monaco's defense was even more messed up.  Although he hasn't fully integrated into the team yet.  But with players like Franck Ribery, who has played with him for two years, and players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic with excellent coordination ability, his running ability and impact are fully demonstrated.  The Monaco defender was no match for him one on one.

    Under Drogba's collision, Monaco's defense finally began to collapse. When Ribery passed the ball to the penalty area from the wing, Monaco's two defenders unexpectedly followed Drogba who ran forward.  Next to Ba, the ball was passed to Ibrahimovic at the back point. Ibrahimovic made a difficult half-turn and volleyed the ball into the gate guarded by Roma. The St. James Park stadium became a sea of ??joy.  Zero, Newcastle sealed the victory!

    Although there were still more than ten minutes left before the end of the game, no one believed that Monaco still had a chance to win. Deschamps used up three substitutions in the remaining games, but still could not change the passive situation on the field.  .

    "You win." After the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Deschamps stood up helplessly, stretched out his hand to Mourinho, who was walking towards him, and said the words he least wanted to say.

    ¡°I won on the whole.¡± Mourinho didn¡¯t speak like that after winning the game.??Acrimonious. To be honest, his provocation before the game was just to make his opponent lose their cool. However, Monaco's tenacity during the game made him admired: "The tactical changes in the second half surprised me. It's a pity.  Yes, you lack players to support your tactics.¡±

    Deschamps felt a little more comfortable, seeing that Mourinho was no longer so hateful: "If we lose, we lose, but we still have one chance at home, and then we will decide the outcome again."

    I hope that game is not a battle of honor.  Mourinho thought this, but did not say it.

    It seems that I am still very kind.

    Mourinho thought, completely forgetting how he stimulated his opponents before the game.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 689 Are you old?

    Monaco's victory was Newcastle's three out of five league games, one European Super Cup, and one European Champions Cup. Anyone who pays a little attention to Newcastle's games will see that Newcastle's current state is  It¡¯s getting better and better. Although it is still four points behind the first-placed Arsenal and two points behind the second-placed Chelsea in the league, Newcastle¡¯s points have quietly climbed to third. What is somewhat surprising is that at the same time, Newcastle¡¯s points are getting better and better.  There are three teams tied for fourth with ten points, namely Bolton, Everton and Middlesbrough. Liverpool, which invested a lot of money before the start of the season, only has eight points and ranks seventh. Manchester United is even worse. They have five games.  With one win, three draws and one loss, they only scored six points. They are in the bottom half of the standings, only ranked 11th.

    The next schedule is also very beneficial to Newcastle. Their test will not come until the 13th round - facing Manchester United at home. During this period, they can completely grab points and lay a solid foundation for the upcoming devilish schedule.  Foundation.

    In the Champions League, another match in Group A ended in a draw. Deportivo La Coruna, which had experienced a coaching change, was tied 0-0 by Olympiacos at home. After seeing this result, many people thought that UEFA was  After all the hard work, Monaco and Deportivo are no longer the runners-up and semi-finalists in the Champions League last season, but Newcastle is stronger than last season, even though they only played one game.  round, but many people believe that Newcastle should not have much problem qualifying from this group.

    However, the post-match examination cast a shadow over Newcastle's victory. At first, the team doctors believed that Shearer's ankle injury would not be a big problem.  However, after a detailed examination, it was discovered that the injury would not heal for a while, mainly because Shearer is older and his physical recovery cannot be compared with that of young people. He needs to rest for at least a month before he can participate in normal activities.  Training, as for the game, it depends on how well the recovery is going.

    ??In the past, in Chinese domestic leagues, such injuries to players were nothing. They could play after being injected and blocked, but for European teams.  You will definitely not be able to play with such an injury, because although you can barely play, it will be difficult to recover if you are injured again, let alone the old Shearer who is over 30 years old.

    After learning the news, Shearer seemed a little depressed.  There is nothing more frustrating than being able to watch from the sidelines while the team is on the road to success, not to mention that Shearer is a player who regards the game as his life. For this reason, he is even despised by many people, who think that he  He is a ball-dominating player.  Regardless of whether he can play or not, he must compete for playing time, statistics, and goals, but who can know.  When Shearer was already feeling a little desperate about getting honors in Newcastle, he could only leave a deep mark on Newcastle's history by increasing his number of appearances and goals - this was a helpless approach.  .

    But since the beginning of last season, Shearer has felt that his fortune has changed.  New boss.  New coach.  With new teammates, Newcastle has undergone earth-shaking changes.  I have won a championship that I have not won for decades, and I have also won a Champions League championship that I never thought of before. As long as I can win another league championship or FA Cup championship before retiring, then I will have no regrets, right?  ?

    After the craziness of last season, Shearer also began to feel that he was not up to his capabilities. The pre-season training camp made him feel tired, let alone the intensive games in the second half of the season. It is precisely because of this that Hiller  Cai did not express any dissatisfaction with the club's continued recruitment of forwards in the summer.

    Shearer has only one year left on his contract with Newcastle. Shearer has no plans to renew his contract with the club. He only hopes to announce his retirement after winning a league championship or FA Cup championship in his final season. So for him,  Every game is precious, and now he has to take a break for more than a month. This is equivalent to wasting a month in the last year of his career!

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    Two nights later, an uninvited guest came to Alan Shearer¡¯s house.

    When Shearer¡¯s wife opened the door, she was surprised to see the Chinese owner of Newcastle Club, Pei Wei, standing at the door holding a handful of cans of beer.

    "Lian Na, is Alan at home? I came here specially to visit." Pei Wei said to Lian Na with a smile.

    "Ah, yes, yes." Lian Na came back to her senses and hurriedly gave way to the door.

    Shearer was not seriously injured, it was just a minor sprain. If it were a young man in his twenties, he would probably be better off with a week or two of rest, so Shearer did not move in.  hospital, but to recuperate at home.

    Hiller heard the sound and came out. He was also surprised when he saw Pei Wei: "Boss??Why are you here?  "

    "I came to drink with you." Pei Wei put down the cans of beer he was holding, and then took out a few ceramic dolls from his pocket: "A few worthless gadgets just for you.

    We are playing.  "

    Hiller's two daughters and one son were very happy to get such a toy. After thanking Pei Wei, they went to play by themselves. Pei Wei smiled, turned to Hiller and said, "Alan, your injury does not prevent you from drinking."  Right? That guy Jose won¡¯t drink with me, so I have to come to you.¡±

    Hiller smiled. He could certainly tell that Pei Wei's words were an excuse, but he would not tell the truth. He glanced at his wife. Lina nodded knowingly, walked out of the living room, and then closed the door, leaving only  Pei Wei and Hiller were in the living room.

    The two of them opened a can of beer respectively, touched each other, raised their necks, and drank most of the can of beer.

    "Well, to be honest, older men shouldn't drink beer like this, otherwise they will definitely have a big belly." Putting down the beer can, Pei Wei shook his head and sighed as if inadvertently: "I was with a few boys a few days ago.  I competed in the gym and lost. Five years ago, even if they were professional players, I would not have lost."

    Hiller remained silent and did not speak. He was waiting for Pei Wei to speak.

    Pei Wei didn't care, but took another sip of beer and said, "Alan, do you feel uncomfortable knowing that you have to rest for a month? Do you think you are wasting your precious and limited career?"  ?¡±

    "That's true." Shearer said in a deep voice: "I am no longer a twenty-four-year-old young man. Even if I am seriously injured and have to rest for a year or two, I will not lose confidence. Not to mention ten years younger, even five years younger.  I'm not angry about injuries like this, but I'm thirty-four years old and not many centers can play for a long time at this age."

    "You're right." Pei Wei nodded: "People will always age. No matter what profession they are, metabolism is the most normal thing. Alan, as a thirty-four-year-old center, do you think you are old?  ?"

    "Aren't there many newspapers saying that I'm old? They said that I wasted three opportunities in the last game, and that if I were a few years younger, I wouldn't have been injured in that level of collision" Shearer said calmly.  A smile.

    "Alan, you are an old player, do you still take the newspaper reports seriously?" Pei Wei laughed: "If you just look through the sports newspapers of last season, you can find countless words such as 'Hiller is still  England's most intimidating striker! ''Eriksson should recruit Shearer into the national team again! ''Shearer's glory continues!'' Everyone knows this, and the English reporter published it in the newspaper.  It's not news, it's fiction, the most mysterious and weird kind. Look at your statistics last season. You scored twenty-five goals in the league, five ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy and eight ahead of Anelka.  , nine ahead of Owen! If Henry hadn't been in such good shape, you would have become the top scorer again! You scored six goals in the Champions League, only behind the two forwards of Monaco. Your goals throughout the season reached  Thirty-five! How many forwards can there be in the entire European continent who can score 35 goals in a season, let alone in a top league like the Premier League? Are you old? Alan, tell me, are you really?  Are you old?"

    Shearer did not speak, but the sharp change in his expression showed that he was constantly turbulent in his heart. Pei Wei then said: "Your contract is about to expire this season. There are not many stars of your generation left. In the Premier League, except for  Except for Sheringham and Bergkamp, ??no one can be older than you, but you have maintained your condition better than them. Bergkamp played less than 20 times last season, and Sheringham only played 20 times.  You can play in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League, but you can still occupy the main force in a European championship team. Jose told me two days ago that he hopes to extend your contract. I think he is right, even if you  The older you are, you can still have a position in the team. Alan, you are much luckier than Baggio. He can only spend the end of his career in a lower-tier team like Brescia in order to enter the national team.  And struggle, and you are much more brilliant than him."

    Pei Wei took out a stack of paper and put it on the table: "This is the new contract the club has drawn up for you extend the contract for one year, and the benefits will remain the same. If you are willing, you can change the term to two years you can directly  Entering the club's management, believe me, Alan, you haven't retired yet, maybe your appearances will be reduced a lot, but it will make your performance even better. Mourinho is a good coach.  Use young players, but also veterans. It¡¯s still a long time before you retire, Alan, for two seasons, one month is nothing.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you to tell me after you sign the contract, and I¡¯ll come and get it.of.  "Pei Wei stood up and said, "Goodbye.  "

    After Pei Wei left, Hiller stared blankly at the contract on the table. Lian Na walked in quietly, with a smile on her face: "What are you thinking about?"

    Hiller took a deep breath and smiled: "It seems that you have to wait one more year until I have enough time to accompany you."

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 690: What¡¯s the rush?

    Before Newcastle's away game against Southampton on September 18, Newcastle received news that it had renewed its contract with old captain Alan Shearer for one year. After the news came out, Newcastle fans rejoiced. In their minds, Shearer is the history of the club.  The greatest striker in the world, even in the worst years of Newcastle's performance, no one had any complaints about Shearer, who had always occupied the main position. They blamed other players, the coach, and the management. The only one they never blamed was  Yes, it¡¯s Alan Shearer.

    Just because Shearer rejected Ferguson's invitation and joined his hometown team without hesitation, he won the wholehearted support of Newcastle fans. In fact, Ferguson has always regretted not bringing England's most intimidating center to Old Newcastle.  Rufford, Sir Alex always believed that if Shearer had chosen Manchester United at that time, both Shearer and Manchester United would have reached a more glorious height.

    And Shearer¡¯s contract extension is no less than a shot in the arm for all Newcastle players.

    Before the start of this season, since Shearer only had one year left on his contract, everyone believed that this season would be Shearer's last season at Newcastle. After Shearer was injured, many people believed that Newcastle would not  It is possible to renew the contract with a thirty-four-year-old veteran who is difficult to return to his best form after injury.  Pei Wei's attitude has been very clear since he took office. Only the players the team needs will stay, and those not needed will leave. The announcement of the contract extension at this time proves that the club will not kick away the meritorious veterans. This  It also allowed the two mainland players on the team to perform well last season.  Veterans Robert and Given, who have lost their main positions this season, feel the club's respect for these veteran players.

    In this league match, Mourinho made a substantial rotation of the main lineup. Robert, Dyer and Janas all played. Newcastle relied on the goals of Janas, Larsson and Drogba in the away game.  They defeated Southampton one by one, and in this round of games, Arsenal and Chelsea, who were ranked ahead of Newcastle, suffered draws. Arsenal was tied 2-2 at home by Bolton, and Chelsea was held to a 0-0 home draw by Tottenham.  With the tie, Newcastle surpassed Chelsea on goal difference.  Only two points away from Arsenal.

    After a miraculous start of five consecutive victories, Arsenal finally stopped their progress. However, after being tied in this game, they still occupied the first place with a record of five wins and one draw, extending their unbeaten record.  For forty-six games.  It seems that they have the possibility to continue to expand this record.

    Chelsea suffered two consecutive draws, and both games were ugly zero-0s, which also put a certain amount of pressure on Benitez.  In the six games in the league in the new season, except for these two zero-0 games, Chelsea only won by two goals when facing Crystal Palace away from home, and the other three victories were all one-zero.  This also makes Chelsea fans who are used to seeing the "sexy football" of the Gullit and Vialli era feel a little dissatisfied.

    ??And Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at home in a focus battle, climbing to seventh place. This victory also eased the pressure on Ferguson.  At least it is a powerful counterattack to the argument that "Ferguson is no longer good".

    After this round of league is over.  Teams in the Premier League and major leagues in continental Europe are ushering in a rest period.  To be precise, it is those middle and lower-tier clubs that do not have many international players that are ushering in a period of rest.  Because in the middle of this week, there will be World Cup qualifiers for national teams from all continents. These poor international players will spend three days with their national teams, play a qualifier and then return to the club. This is what makes them so  The "fifa virus" is a headache that all the coaches of the top clubs in Europe have and hate to the core.

    Given and Hart were called up by the Irish national team, Cech was called up by the Czech national team, Lucio went to the Brazilian national team, Trabelsi, Kufuor, Essien and Drogba naturally could not escape this.  They are the main force in the national teams of Tunisia, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Dawson, Janus and Dyer were selected for the England national team. Nie Fei was recalled by Hiddink to the Chinese national team for a friendly match. In addition, France  Makelele of the national team, Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Swedish national team, fourteen of Newcastle's twenty-four first-team players are gone, and the remaining ten can't even put together a lineup. Mourinho can only pray for these  Players must not get injured during national team games.

    There are two less goalkeepers, five less defenders, five less midfielders, and two less forwards - Newcastle has suffered heavy losses on every line, especially after Shearer was injured and there were only three forwards in the team.  , now two have gone at once. If Larsson had not announced his withdrawal from the Swedish national team after the European Championships, Newcastle would not even have a forward left.

    Mourinho had to transfer more than a dozen young players from the reserve team and youth team to ensure that the training effect during this period would not be compromised.

    "We?Isn¡¯t that a little too careless?  Twenty-four first-line players is not a small number, but as long as a few are injured

    Even if it seems to be stretched thin, should we add a few more players in the winter?

    Looking at the empty training ground, Pei Wei said to Mourinho somewhat depressedly.

    "Nowit's not necessary." Mourinho shook his head and said: "There are no injuries in our team now, and there are still a few guys in the team who are never injured or rarely injured. Twenty-four  The players are enough for the current stage. If there are more injuries in the future, we can consider buying a few players during the winter transfer period.¡±

    "Fortunately, Maicon did not enter the Brazilian national team this time, and Franck Ribery did not enter the French national team. Those African players are as strong as calves and are not afraid of injuries. I am just a little worried about Fei and Ibrahimovic.  The two of them haven't had much rest since last season. Nie Fei is fine, but Ibrahimovic has played in the European Championships and hasn't had much rest. Since the beginning of the new season, he has basically played every game.  Even the Iron Man can¡¯t stand it.¡±

    "Is there any way? This Wednesday is a standard official match day stipulated by FIFA. We have no reason not to let him go." Mourinho smiled bitterly: "Fortunately, there will be no African Cup of Nations in February next year, otherwise the winter will be really bad."  We need to buy a few players for emergencies.¡±

    "I really hope that Trabelsi, Hart, Dier, Given and Drogba can play the whole game, while the others have a rest on the bench That would be great." Pei Wei said with fascination.  .

    "Daydreaming." Mourinho said mercilessly. Pei Wei really thought too beautifully. Those who don't play many games in the club will play the main force in the national team to maintain their condition, and the absolute main force of the club will take a break -  Where can such a good thing happen?

    "Hey." Pei Wei also knew that his idea was almost impossible to realize. Take Makelele, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei as examples. Which one is not an unbeatable and absolute main force in the national team, especially Fei. The Chinese national team is in this  There have been no big competition tasks for many years, and now is the time for them to develop a tacit understanding. Hiddink, who led the Chinese Olympic team to the quarterfinals in the summer Olympics and was successfully promoted to become the head coach of the national team, is eager to play a few more games.  This kind of game is just a pain for these Chinese players who play in Europe.

    Ribery and Maicon on the training ground were both a little depressed. Ribery thought that his outstanding performance some time ago would definitely impress Domenech, but who knew that he would not be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers this time, but still  No wonder, Pires has always been the first choice for the left midfielder of the French national team, and Wiltord, who returned to France, also performed well. Coupled with Roten, who had great fame last year, Ribery no longer has any position, not to mention  For Domenech, he believes more in the veteran players of the national team, so some people have been laughing at him for always eating the old foundation left by Jacquet and Santini.

    Maicon¡¯s defeat was entirely due to the return of Cafu. Cafu¡¯s position as the right back of the Brazilian national team is unshakable.

    Seeing their listlessness in training, Pei Wei knew exactly what they were for, especially Ribery. Maicon was selected for the Brazilian national team after all, but Ribery had never appeared on Domenech's list.  , whether it was his outstanding performance in Ligue 1 last season or his amazing performance in recent games, Domenech turned a blind eye.

    During a break in training, Pei Wei walked up behind Ribery and patted him on the shoulder: "Frank."

    "Ah, boss." Ribery raised his head.

    "I seem a little unfocused in training today. You are usually very serious." Pei Wei ignored the dust on the ground and sat down next to Ribery.

    "I'm sorry, boss." Ribery did not deny this.

    "Haha, you don't need to say sorry to meare you worried about not entering the national team?" Pei Wei looked at Ribery and asked.

    Ribery nodded, he didn't need to hide anything in front of Pei Wei.

    "What day is today?" Pei Wei suddenly asked.

    Ribery was stunned for a moment and thought about it. Today seems not to be a memorable day. There seems to be no major events happening on this day in history.

    "Today is August 20, 2004." Pei Wei said: "There are still nearly two years before the start of the World Cup Frank, why are you in a hurry? There is a saying in China that haste makes waste. Some things cannot be rushed.  No, you have only played in Europe for more than one season. Is it like joining the French national team in one fell swoop? As long as you perform well, the French national team is at the critical moment of metabolism. You will definitely be included in the 2006 World Cup.  You will definitely become an indispensable international player for France in the future. What I said has always been very important.That's right.  "

    Ribery watched Pei Wei wink at himself and laughed: "Boss, I understand I will continue to work hard."

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 691: The sequelae of the FIFA virus

    Perhaps Pei Wei should be proud - almost all of the fourteen international players from Newcastle played the entire game in important World Cup qualifiers and warm-up matches. Given and Hart played for the Irish national team. These two Premier League players  Although the famous player has gradually become a substitute in Newcastle, he is still an indispensable main force of the Irish national team.

    Cech played the entire 90 minutes for the Czech national team, and four African players also played the entire game for their respective national teams, Nie Fei played the entire game, Ibrahimovic played the entire game, Makelele played the entire game  ¡­

    Only three England internationals did not play much in the game. Janas only came on as a substitute for 20 minutes, and Dawson and Dyer both sat on the bench for 90 minutes. It is obvious that Eriksen trusts Ferdinand and Teton more.  Lee, Gerrard, Lampard and Beckham.

    After the FIFA match day ended, Mourinho was left with a tired Newcastle team.

    However, for these strong teams in the league, the impact of the FIFA virus on them is the same. Whether it is Manchester United or Arsenal, Chelsea or Newcastle, including Liverpool, more than half of their players are in their respective countries.  He plays in the team, so in the next seventh round of the Premier League, all the strong teams have made substantial rotations in their lineups.

    Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all played away games in this round, and their opponents were all mid-range teams with strong home-field capabilities. Since there was a Champions League game three days later, they did not send all their teams.  The main lineup came on, despite this.  Chelsea relied on Tony's goal in the 81st minute to defeat Middlesbrough 1-0. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the only goal to help Manchester United defeat Tottenham away. Arsenal relied on left back Ashe.  Leigh Cole's goal defeated Manchester City, three games to one, and the three strong teams won in the most affordable way.

    Newcastle were not to be outdone, although they also made substantial adjustments to their lineup.  But West Bromwich Albion still couldn't cause much trouble to Newcastle in the away game, despite their tenacious resistance for 70 minutes.  However, in the remaining twenty minutes of the second half, Newcastle used a powerful attack to tear apart the opponent's defense. Jenas, Robert and Drogba scored three goals in fifteen minutes. Newcastle won a three-goal victory at home.  Firmly occupying the second position, chasing Arsenal in front.

    No matter what, the impact of the FIFA virus on the top players in the Premier League is still very large.  The main players had just come back from the national team and were faced with three games a week. Fortunately, the top players in the Premier League had a solid foundation and still won the victory despite extensive rotations. Otherwise, if the main players were tired and injured in this round of games,  A few, Chelsea and Newcastle may not matter, but Manchester United and Arsenal will cry.

    Compared with the wealthy Chelsea and Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal are not inferior to or even better in the main lineup, but the substitutes are far behind.  Manchester United is a little better. Arsenal spent several years in poverty in order to build a new stadium. The professor's hard work of tearing things apart and making up for them only managed to create a strong main lineup. There are few substitutes that can be used.  of players.

    Take this game as an example. Newcastle and Chelsea used most of the substitutes, but players like Larsson, Kufuor, Janus, and Robert are all worthy of being in any Premier League team.  of.  Although Newcastle's first team only has twenty-four players, its gold content really makes the professor jealous.

    After finishing this round of the league, the Newcastle team, which made the professor jealous, flew to Greece to start the second round of the Champions League group stage and challenge Olympiakos of Greece away from home.

    After Greece won the European Championship this summer, the European continent began to re-examine Greek football. As a veteran powerhouse and champion team in Greece, Newcastle will not have any contempt for this opponent.

    Olympiacos has four international players from the Greek national team, but the most famous one in the team is Rivaldo, the former World Footballer, after his contract with AC Milan was terminated.  He turned down invitations from several Premier League teams.  Signed with Olympiacos, and his arrival also gave Olympiacos a certain degree of popularity around the world.  The combination of Rivaldo and another Brazilian forward Giovani was once Barcelona's main forward combination.

    To deal with such a strong team and playing away from home, Mourinho sent out almost all the main lineup. Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, Makelele and Lucio were rested in the last league game.  All the players played. What Mourinho wants is to win the opponent away from home and strive to dominate the Champions League group stage from the beginning. This way, in the last few important league games in the first half of the league, there is no need to prepare for the Champions League.  And distracted.

    But half an hour after the game started, Mourinho discovered that he had done something completely wrong.?.

    Indeed, these four players did not play in the last game, but a short rest of less than a week was not enough for them to recover, especially Nie Fei and Lucio, who both participated after flying to China and Brazil.  After playing a game, they flew back in a hurry. This week only allowed them to get jet-lagged. Although Ibrahimovic and Makelele did not fly as far as Nie Fei and Lucio, Sweden and France  These two games for the national team were important World Cup qualifiers. They were very intense, and the two of them stayed on the court until the end of the game, which was a considerable strain on their physical fitness.

    So in the game, these four core Newcastle players did not perform at their best, and even Makelele did not run so diligently on the court.

    Although Newcastle's offense is flexible and not limited to the performance of a certain core player, once the four main players are not performing well, then the passivity on the court can be imagined.

    If it weren't for Ribery and Drogba rushing up front, Essien sweeping up in the midfield, and Dawson and other defenders fighting hard in the backcourt, Newcastle would have fallen into absolute passivity. Even so, Newcastle could only  Can barely withstand the home team's crazy offensive in the away game.

    Passive defense will never last long. In the first half, the home team finally opened Newcastle's door with a beautiful attack. Rivaldo broke through Bernard's defense on the wing and then passed the ball into the penalty area.  Under the defense of compatriot Lucio, Ovani cleverly passed the ball to forward Djordjevic on the other side. The Greek international headed the ball three meters in front of the goal, and Cech was beyond his reach.

    "Okay, I admit I made a mistake."

    In the locker room, Mourinho was not angry because he fell behind. Instead, he showed his hands to all the players: "Ibra, Nie, Claude, Lucio, you didn't perform well in the first half.  Because you are too tired. You have basically played all the games since the beginning of this season and did not have a good rest in the summer. It was my mistake to let you play, but I can only substitute individuals in the game. Who thinks  If you can't support it anymore, just say it and I will ask someone to take your place."

    The four of them look at me and I look at you. They can hear that Mourinho is not sarcastic, and the players are not iron men. The four of them are the players who have played the most games in Newcastle so far last season. This season they have played again.  I have been playing until now, and the physical exertion is really great.

    "I think I can continue to play." Nie Fei raised his hand: "I am just playing a friendly match. It is not a big consumption. I can persist, and their defensive midfielder is not too fast. I can deal with it."  He's a good fit."

    "Where are you three?" Mourinho asked.

    "Replace me." Makelele said honestly: "I feel very tired."

    Ibrahimovic and Lucio shook their heads, thinking that they could continue to play. Mourinho nodded: "Okay, Jamien, you replace Claude, Essien will drop back a little to take charge of defense, you  Responsible for stepping in. If you are physically exhausted in the second half of the game, I will make a substitution without hesitation.¡±

    "Victory, I need victory, because only continuous victory can bring championships." Mourinho said to all the players: "Although our current situation is a bit difficult, we still have to believe in our own strength. We are not the only ones.  Victory can only be achieved at St. James' Park. No matter where we are, no matter how difficult the situation is, we must move forward step by step and get rid of all stumbling blocks. Maybe some people think that even if we lose this game, it is not the world.  It's the end of the world, but for me, every game has its importance. If we win this game, then we can be more relaxed and use our best in the next Champions League group matches.  We are in good shape to face the most important opponents in the league, which are Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. If we do not perform well against them, we are very likely to fall behind before the start of the second half of the league.  At the starting line, come on, let everyone know that fatigue and fatigue cannot defeat us, we are the best, we are the king of Europe, we are the king of the world.¡±

    When all the players walked out of the locker room with high spirits, Mourinho sighed tiredly and smiled bitterly at Pei Wei: "The FIFA virus is so poisonous I hope we can win this game, even if we can't  You can¡¯t win, you can¡¯t lose, you have to get at least a draw.¡±

    "We can do it." Pei Wei nodded affirmatively: "I believe these players have the factor of not admitting defeat imprinted in their characters. Taking away one point from Greece is our lowest option."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 692 Excitement

    In later generations, some people said that Mourinho had offended every boss, coach, and opponent's fan in the football circle, but he had never had any unpleasantness with his players, especially his players - this madman was crazy.  One side is only shown in front of his opponents. To his players, he is the best teacher and best friend.

    Of course, this evaluation cannot be obtained casually. It is through Mourinho's equal interaction with the players, treating them with an open and honest attitude, and gaining respect from each other while also giving respect to each other - in the world  Without free lunch and dedication, it would be impossible to get the support and love of so many players.

    Just like now, Mourinho asked Ibrahimovic if they could perform well in the second half. If he felt he could perform well, he should do it. If he felt unsure, he would say so. Mourinho chose to believe in the players.  Then the players won't let him down.

    After the start of the second half, Olympiacos still chose to attack. Their advantage in the first half made them think that Newcastle was exhausted. As long as they seize the opportunity to score the second goal, Newcastle will be unable to recover.

    More importantly, the head coach of Olympiacos believes that a one-goal lead is not safe-Newcastle has too many stars who can change the game in a flash. What he is worried about is that if Newcastle is not in a bad state now, they will take advantage of the opponent.  If you beat him to death with a stick, one of the opponent's stars might have an idea before the end of the game, and the entire team's efforts will be in vain.

    In the first round, Olympiacos drew with Deportivo La Coruna on the road. If they can defeat Newcastle, the biggest favorite in this group, at home.  Then you will occupy an extremely favorable position in the competition for qualifying in this group.

    Being able to occupy the first place in the group after two rounds is a rare thing for Olympiacos.

    After Janas came on the field, Essien withdrew to the front of the defense and began to play the role of a pure defensive midfielder. Although he is not as experienced as Makelele, his abundant physical fitness and strong body can make up for this.  At one point, after his wide range of runs in the midfield, Newcastle's defensive passivity began to be reversed bit by bit.

    Ribery made several beautiful breakthroughs on the left, and the Olympiacos defenders had no choice but to start focusing on him.  In fact, in the first half of the game, Ribery was the most threatening person in Newcastle's midfield. After losing to the national team again, Ribery was full of energy to prove himself in the Champions League and the Premier League. Without the country  He is also in the best shape among Newcastle's frontcourt players as he is responsible for the team's match duties.

    Just as two Olympiacos players pressed towards Ribery at the same time.  However, Ribery did not continue to play. Instead, he dunked the ball back and handed the ball to Nie Fei on the right with a beautiful wide-range transfer.

    Maicon came up from the sideline and caught the attention of an opponent's defender. Nie Fei took advantage of this moment to suddenly start.  Dribbling the ball towards the only defensive midfielder in front of him.

    In the first half of the game, although Nie Fei did not perform well, he observed that the midfielder liked to attack early.  Although this increases the suddenness, once you fail to grab it, the consequences will be very serious.

    ? And now Olympiacos has two defenders drawn to the left.  Two defenders guarding Ibrahimovic and Drogba.  As long as he can get rid of the guy in front of him.  Then the ground in front of Fei will be a smooth road.

    The defensive midfielder was surprised when he saw Nie Fei suddenly start rushing towards him, because he knew that at this moment there was no teammate around him to support him.  After all, Nie Fei is known as a top-notch midfielder in other places, but when he saw the speed with which Nie Fei rushed over with the ball, the defensive midfielder felt relieved. It was obvious that Nie Fei was not in good condition, and his movements with the ball were flawed.  There are a lot of tricks, and the speed is not fast at all - you must know that Nie Fei's sudden start in the midfield to get rid of people is a unique skill.

    "The timing was chosen very well. He is indeed one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe, but his condition seems to be not good."

    While thinking about it, the defensive midfielder stepped forward to meet him. When he was within three meters of Nie Fei, Fei suddenly stumbled and the ball left his control.

    The midfielder directly extended his foot to stab the ball - since the opponent made a mistake with the ball, how can he live up to his good luck if he keeps coming down - and now Newcastle is aggressively attacking, and the backcourt is empty. If they can follow the trend,  If they launch a counterattack, it is very likely that the score will be expanded to 2-0.

    While stretching his feet to steal the ball, he also raised his head to observe the situation in the frontcourt. At this moment, Fei took a step forward, quickly pulled the ball back, letting the opponent miss it, and then lightly passed the ball towards  The first pick, ?The man quickly rushed forward and passed around the defensive midfielder!

    "Beautiful pass! Nie Fei finally got it after being silent for most of the game.

    An eye-catching performance!  "

    Nie Fei, who dribbled the ball into the penalty area, had a vast view in front of him. The opponent's two defenders would not be able to stop him for a while. As long as he took another step forward, there would be countless ways to score the ball into the panicked goalkeeper.  door!.

    ;|

    Nie Fei, who was about to take a shot, suddenly felt himself flying up, and then fell to the lawn and rolled several times in a row. Seeing that the opponent's left back Georgatos could not stop Nie Fei's shot, he took the risk and fell down.  A flying shovel from the ground knocked Nie Fei to the ground without getting the ball!

    The referee's whistle sounded. He ran towards the scene of the incident with a face, dispersed the Newcastle players who rushed towards Georgatos excitedly, and then showed the bald left back a red card!

    There were huge boos in the stands, but there was no objection to this penalty. A side tackle with such a wide range of movement in the penalty area would definitely receive a red card, not to mention that Nie Fei was still lying on the ground with a look of pain on his face.

    "Damn bald guy!" Pei Wei jumped up from the coaching bench and yelled at Georgatos who was walking off the court: "You bastard! Is there anyone who plays football like this? No wonder you are such a bastard.  If you don¡¯t have hair, you¡¯ve done a lot of bad things, right?¡±

    His shouting was really too loud, and he was shouting in English. The referee came over and without saying a word, he also showed him a red card and sent him off.

    "Damn, this is the second red card I've received in my life." Pei Wei cursed and stood up from the coaching bench, walked to the locker room, and raised his middle finger fiercely at Georgatos.  .

    Behind him, Mourinho explained to the referee: "Don't you think the foul just now was too bad? My players are still lying on the ground My assistant coach is not targeting the opponent's players, but because of this bad foul.  foul."

    "I will consider explaining it to him in the game report. But now, I can only show him a red card, otherwise the conflict will intensify." The referee replied, and then walked onto the court.

    "How is Nie Fei's injury?" Mourinho asked the team doctor.

    "I'm afraid you have to make a substitution." The team doctor shrugged: "He is very smart and used the rolling in the air to remove most of the force, so his injury is not serious, but he will definitely not be able to play in this game."

    ¡°That¡¯s okay, we will definitely win this game, as long as it doesn¡¯t affect the subsequent games.¡± Mourinho turned around and called Dyer on the bench: ¡°Get ready to play.¡±

    The top penalty taker Shearer was not on the court. Ibrahimovic scored the ball into the dead center of the goal despite the boos of the Greek fans. Newcastle equalized the score!

    Now the advantage was all on Newcastle's side. They tied the score and had a numerical advantage. Coupled with Nie Fei's injury, the Newcastle players were excited and the fatigue in the first half was wiped away.

    Facing Newcastle, who suddenly became more aggressive on the offensive, Olympiacos, who was short of one player, could only defend passively. In the 27th minute of the second half, Ribery made a beautiful breakthrough that forced the opponent's Kostoras to foul and received a second yellow card.  After being ejected, free kick expert Hart used a wonderful direct free kick to exceed the score!

    Newcastle, who had overtaken the score, celebrated wildly, regardless of the overwhelming curses from Olympiacos fans in the stands - the best counterattack against such curses is to continue attacking and make them speechless with goals!

    Newcastle, who were playing crazy, completely controlled the advantage in the next game. Olympiacos, who was short of two people, could only be suppressed in their own half and withstand Newcastle's indiscriminate bombardment. Drogba scored in the sixth  In the 19th minute, after receiving Maicon's cross, he scored Newcastle's third goal with a powerful header three meters in front of the goal, and Newcastle sealed the victory.

    But Newcastle did not stop their attack. Their almost crazy attack led to the fourth goal before the end. Ibrahimovic's powerful long shot in front of the penalty area flew into the dead corner of the goal. Newcastle scored in a crazy second half.  Beat the home team to shame and win two consecutive victories in the Champions League!

    If Nie Fei had not been injured, perhaps Olympiacos would not have been so miserable, but unfortunately, Georgatos' kick not only knocked him off the field, but also destroyed Olympiacos' last hope of victory.  .

    After the game, the head coach of Olympiacos said unconvinced: "We were even ahead when eleven versus eleven men." Mourinho immediately countered: "If Nie Fei was not injured, maybe we would have scored.  There will be more balls.? 

    The media¡¯s evaluation was: ¡°Nie Fei¡¯s injury stimulated Newcastle¡¯s players They are undoubtedly a strong team, especially when stimulated.¡±

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 693: Rising from Adversity

    After losing Shearer in the first game of the Champions League group stage, Newcastle lost Nie Fei in the second game of the group stage. The result of the team doctor's examination was a mild ankle contusion and he had to rest for two weeks.  .

    Don't think that these two weeks of rest are nothing. During these two weeks, Newcastle will play two league games and one Champions League game. In addition to playing at home against Deportivo La Coru?a in the Champions League, Newcastle will have two league games.  They are all away games, and their opponents are Birmingham and Charlton, who are not weak. Although Newcastle is not afraid of these two teams, at this juncture of competing for points, a loss in one game may cause them to be left behind by other opponents.  .

    You must know that although Newcastle is currently ranked second, Chelsea, who is third, has the same points as them, and Everton, who is fourth, is only one point less than them. Behind them, Manchester United and Liverpool are eyeing. In this strong team, both  At the moment when they are strangled at the top of the standings, any loss of a point may lead to a change in the standings.

    Along with Nie Fei, the team¡¯s assistant coach and owner Pei Wei also suffered losses. Because he made loud noises and insulted opponent players during the game, UEFA suspended him for three games and fined him 20,000 euros.

    Pei Wei didn't care that he was kicked off the court. He was an assistant coach in vain anyway. His only regret was that he had to miss three Champions League games. This was a pity for Pei Wei, but it was only a group match anyway.  It's better than sitting in the stands and watching the game in the important knockout stages.

    From the outside world, Newcastle's trouble is not just as simple as two absolute main players being injured.  Everyone could see that the main players were collectively fatigued on the court. The craziness in the second half was more due to the anger caused by Nie Fei's injury - anger can sometimes inspire people's strength. Some media even believe that if Yeao  If Gatos hadn't used a foul to take himself and Nie Fei off the field at the same time and gave Newcastle a penalty kick, even if Nie Fei scored the single-handed ball, Olympiacos would not be passive in the next game.  Probably get at least a draw.

    Newcastle fans are a little worried about the team's next performance. After all, in the next few league games, Newcastle can only attack with a remnant formation, especially since Newcastle has won seven consecutive games.  A peak period for the team has passed, and there is likely to be a trough next. This will happen to any team.

    Sure enough, in a league match three days later.  Newcastle, which sent out most of its substitutes, was tied 2-2 by Birmingham in the away game. Although Janus blocked Larson's shot into the opponent's door in just three minutes, Birmingham relied on York and Matthew Earp.  Sen's goals in the first and second half led Newcastle 2-1, and five minutes later Essien used a beautiful volley to help Newcastle tie the score again.  But in the next 20 minutes or so, Newcastle had no choice but to accept a 2-2 draw.

    After the draw, Newcastle fell to third place. Chelsea relied on Joe Cole's goal to defeat Liverpool 1-0 in a focus battle.  The points surpassed Newcastle and rose to second place. Arsenal went on a killing spree at home after a draw in the previous game, slaughtering Charlton with a clean 4-0.  Occupying the top spot with a terrifying record of seven wins and one draw.

    "Who can stop Arsenal?" This is the lament of the British media after this round.  The current Arsenal does have a posture of blocking the gods and killing the gods and Buddhas.  Twenty-six goals were scored in eight league rounds, with an average of more than three goals per game.  Such a terrifying offensive power, even if it is placed in the whole of Europe, I am afraid it is second to none. Chelsea's six wins and two draws and Newcastle's five wins and three draws are also terrible, but compared with Arsenal, they are simply dwarfed.

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    "Arsenal's momentum is indeed very good, but for a team, long-term undefeation may also cause pressure. The longer the unbeaten time, the greater the pressure." Mourinho said to Pei Wei  Said: "And Arsenal did not face the top teams at the beginning of the league. Although they won smoothly and quickly established an advantage in the standings, there are advantages and disadvantages to everything. It is easy for them to lose the first place.  Vigilance, secondly, will make them underestimate the difficulties.¡±

    "We didn't encounter any strong teams at the beginning, they were all mid-to-lower teams." Pei Wei said somewhat depressedly: "But we didn't play well."

    "It depends on how you look at it. It is precisely because we did not play well enough that the players will not slack off in the game. In the several strong dialogues later in the first half, our players were still able to maintain their fighting spirit.  , but not Arsenal. "Mourinho said: "I am more worried about Chelsea. If we want to win the championship this season, Chelsea will definitely be our biggest opponent."

    "Oh, what should I say?"Pei Wei certainly knows that Chelsea has historically

    He won the league championship with a record number of points, but that was with Mourinho, Lele and Drogba. Now these three people are all under his hands, even if Benitez is an outstanding player.  coach, but in Pei Wei's impression he seems to be better at playing cup games, especially the Champions League, but he has never shown any outstanding abilities in the league.

    But Pei Wei forgot that Benitez had no choice but to give up the league and focus on the Champions League in Liverpool, because his opponents were too perverted in those seasons, whether it was Chelsea led by Mourinho or Arsenal led by Wenger.  The Manchester United led by Nathaniel and Ferguson just came on the stage after singing, and they did not give their opponents any hope of winning the league championship. Liverpool is indeed the weakest overall strength among the top four in the Premier League. In order to keep their jobs, they also want to win the league title.  Champion Benitez can only take the opposite direction and focus on the Champions League. But it is different now. He leads Chelsea, whose overall strength is much higher than Liverpool, and Manchester United is now in pain.  , of course he will not take shortcuts like in history.

    After all, no matter what, the league is the biggest weight to measure the actual ability of a head coach. Later generations of Benitez have never been afraid of Mourinho in head-to-head confrontations, and have never lost to Mourinho in wars of words.  , and also won the Champions League that Chelsea dreams of, but his reputation in the world is always inferior to Mourinho. Why, it is because he did not lead Liverpool to win the league championship, while Mourinho won Chelsea  They have only won the league championship once in history, and they have won two consecutive championships without giving their opponents any chance. The difference between the two lies in this.

    "Although Chelsea's results in the previous rounds were not as good as Arsenal's, and they always only won 1-0, you must see that their team is still in the process of getting used to it, and the opponents they defeated include Manchester United and Liverpool.  Such a direct competitor, on this point alone, has an advantage over us and Arsenal. When Benitez successfully integrates this team, the nightmare for other Premier League teams will begin If we cannot  If we defeat them in a head-on confrontation, it will be difficult for us to surpass Chelsea." Mourinho said with certainty: "Wenger's team is already at the end of its strength, and their main players have many players after the glory of last season.  People are starting to go downhill, and our biggest opponent in the league will be Rafael¡¯s team.¡±

    "It seems a little early to consider this now." Pei Wei shook his head and said: "Will the next game be difficult? I won't put pressure on you, but I am a little worried about the team's results this season. After all, our goals for this season are very ambitious.  Well, if you fall behind at the beginning, it will not be easy to handle next time.¡±

    "Haha, the outside world thinks that we have reached a difficult point. Yes, two main players are injured, and Ibrusio Makelele and other main players are also very tired. I need to let them continue to rest in this round of games to prepare for next Thursday.  To prepare for the Champions League gamebut this difficulty can't defeat me." Mourinho had no worries when speaking in front of Pei Wei: "When we formed the team, we all had the same goal.  That is not only to build a strong main lineup, but also to build a strong team. I don't need to be like some teams that have a huge lineup of thirty people but their strength is greatly reduced due to injuries to a few people.  Every one of my players can play the main role.¡±

    "Now, it's time to let these substitute players play their role. Although they are substitutes, they are still members of Newcastle's team. We are a whole and there will not be a vacuum just because a few people are injured." Mourinho  He said confidently: "The last game was just an accident. If anyone underestimates us because they think we are a weak team, then they will definitely suffer."

    "I have never doubted this." Pei Wei replied with a smile.

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    Newcastle¡¯s next opponent in the league, Charlton, really suffered for underestimating Newcastle.

    In this game, Mourinho sent an unfamiliar lineup, goalkeeper Cech, four defenders Trabelsi, Kufuor, Dawson and Bernard, midfielder Essien and Jayson  Nurse, Ribery on the left, Lennon, who is only 17 years old, and double forwards Larsson and Drogba on the right.

    But with this lineup, Bernard was not affected at all after he accidentally scored an own goal when he returned to defense shortly after the start. He became more and more courageous as he fought and pinned Charlton in his own half and beat him up.  He just relied on his powerful offense to score two goals in a row and snatched three points from the Valley Stadium!

    "I said, I am best at rising up in adversity." When the final whistle sounded, Mourinho said to Pei Wei, and then raised his arms high.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 694 Respect

    Although Charlton only won one goal, both the media and the media gave high praise to this victory. Not only because most of Newcastle's main players were not on the field, you must know that even Newcastle's substitutes are all in the Premier League.  A player with a very high reputation, it is not unusual for Newcastle to use a substitute to defeat Charlton, who is in the middle and lower reaches, but if it is an away game and they win after almost suppressing Charlton for the entire game, this is not unusual.  Simple.

    Some people even believe that if Bernard had not made a low-level mistake and blocked the ball into his own door, Charlton would not even have a threatening shot.

    Many people are lamenting that Mourinho is really brave enough. After sending out many substitutes in the last game and being forced to a draw, this time he still put the main players on the bench to rest and prepare for the Champions League game.  He happened to win the bet. It seems that Newcastle's overall strength is indeed very strong.

    And their luck seems to be quite good. Chelsea suffered their third draw in the league. They tied with Manchester City one to one in the away game and gave up the second position to another competitor after one round.  Manchester United continued their poor form since the start and was held to a 0-0 away draw by Birmingham City. Only Arsenal remained strong. They conceded a goal in the first three minutes with the help of Adriano's brace and Henry's brace.  The icing on the cake was a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.

    In an interview, Mourinho said: "For me, there is no main substitute in the team. We have 24 players, and every player can play. Why didn't Ibrahimovic play? Because he  Very tired. And the recent state is not good, I can't use the players too much, because we have to play more than one game. This is a secret, but for sure, if the players.  I won't force them if their physical condition is not enough for them to exert their full strength. Chelsea's draw? This is good news for us, which brings us back to second place, but there are thirty-eight rounds in the league.  "Any time we are ahead or behind is temporary, we can't pay too much attention to these things, not to mention we are still four points away from Arsenal."

    After returning to Newcastle from London, Newcastle ushered in the third opponent in the Champions League group stage, Deportivo La Coruna, in the group where Newcastle is located.  There were three of the top four teams last season, and these three teams all had records of meeting last season. Deportivo La Coruna and Monaco had two meetings in the same group, and they all fell to Newcastle.  At the foot of the ground.  After the two rounds of the group stage, the rankings of Deportivo La Coruna and Newcastle are worlds apart. Newcastle has two consecutive wins and occupies the first position, while Deportivo has one loss and one draw and is at the bottom with Olympiacos. If they lose this game again,  if.  Deportivo may have to work hard to qualify for the UEFA Cup in advance.

    It is not only the Chinese who understand the so-called principle of "a sad army will win". It is said that before the start of this game, many people who gambled took another approach.  A lot of bets were placed on Deportivo La Coru?a.  I just hope that Deportivo can realize its shame and then be brave.  An upset in the away game, overturning Newcastle.

    And their judgment seems to be correct.  Although Newcastle has won two consecutive victories in the Champions League and is ranked second in the league, their current state is not as good as their results indicate. As long as Deportivo plays well, it is not impossible to create this upset.  .

    Mourinho's formation also gave them hope. The veteran Larsson, who scored in the last game, was placed on the bench. Ibrahimovic and Drogba partnered as forwards, and Franck Ribery and Lieutenant General  Nong continues to play on the wings, and the midfielder returns to the combination of Makelele and Janas last season, with defenders Maicon, Kufuor, Lucio and Hart, and goalkeeper Cech.

    After winning the last game, Mourinho replaced five of the main lineup. This made people think that he was out of his mind. Everyone knows that the team needs continuity, in order to ensure physical strength after a game.  Changing to a completely different lineup is something that only appears in football manager games and novels. This is why sometimes the main player is tired and the coach insists on letting him play, but Mourinho does this.  , and did it extremely freely.

    The gamblers were overjoyed to see Newcastle's lineup, but the result of the game made them extremely disappointed - Newcastle completely controlled the situation on the field, and even the final 2-0 result was far from showing.  Their advantage on the field.

    Deportivo played hard, but since the beginning of this season, Deportivo has continued their "tradition" of selling key players in the past few seasons. The main defender Naibet terminated his contract and left, and also broke up with the ball.  The team was very unhappy, and Brazilian midfielder Deja Minha also chose to leave. He only added:??A few unknowns passed the ball

    Irueta feels stretched. He has played three of the seven games since the start of La Liga, including the humiliating experience of being bloodbathed 5-1 by Valencia at home. If he hadn't defeated Real Madrid 1-0, I'm afraid Irueta would have been beaten.  Already fired.

    Deportivo's players wanted to use a victory to save the coach's precarious position. They were basically led by Irueta and experienced the glory of "Super Deportivo", but Newcastle used a strong  The strength and huge home field advantage tell them that strength is the most important thing on the court.

    The youngster Lennon performed well. His first goal was when he forced a breakthrough from the wing and knocked the ball across the door. Drogba opened the scoring with a diving header in front of Andrade. After getting the goal as he wished,  After taking the lead, Newcastle still controlled the situation on the field. Although Deportivo created many opportunities, they were blocked by Newcastle's defense and Cech. In the second half, Ribery received a beautiful ball from Ibrahimovic.  After a through ball, he went straight in to seal the victory.

    After the game, Irueta reluctantly admitted his failure, but the coach showed a side that Mourinho respects. He did not say that Deportivo's current strength has declined a lot, although this fact is everyone's opinion.  It can be seen that at the press conference, he took all the reasons for the defeat on himself, although he knew that the top management of Deportivo would agree with this, and knew that after doing this, he would be in Deportivo.  Life will be even harder.

    "Ignoring Lennon was the biggest mistake I made. If I had paid more attention to him, then maybe we wouldn't have conceded the first goal so quickly. After conceding the first goal, even though we were playing  I worked very hard, but still couldn't reverse the damage caused by conceding the goal. After conceding the second goal, the game was over."

    "It is very important for us to win this game. In the next few games, we may be able to play more easily." Mourinho did not habitually ridicule his opponents after the game: "Depor  The recent situation is not very good, that is just because they have not added new blood in the transfer market. I believe that after this difficult period, Super Deportivo will still appear in front of us, because they have an impressive team  Dear coach."

    Mourinho said this very sincerely, because he had already vaguely felt that this respected coach might not stay in the first team for too long.

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    When everyone thought Newcastle was in trouble, Newcastle proved to everyone with two consecutive victories in the league and Champions League that Newcastle would not fail, at least not among the current middle and lower-tier Premier League teams and Champions League groups.  Falling down in front of his opponent.

    On October 23, Newcastle had a goal-scoring battle with Manchester City at home. In the first half, Manchester City used tenacious defense to score Newcastle 0-0. Fans thought this game was a goal.  There won't be many times when, in the second half, the situation changes.

    In the 49th minute, Robert opened the scoring for Newcastle with a beautiful direct free kick. Nine minutes later, Dyer's forced breakthrough created a penalty kick. Ibrahimovic made the penalty kick. Just when Newcastle fans thought the victory was determined.  At that time, Manchester City actually pulled back two goals in three minutes!

    In the 64th minute, Mills made a pass from the wing, and Wright-Phillips grabbed a point in front of the goal to regain a point. Three minutes later, Essien kicked Fowler down in the penalty area while returning to defense, and the referee awarded a penalty.  The penalty kick was taken by Fowler himself.

    Just when the St. James Park stadium fell into silence, just two minutes after Fowler's equalizer, Robert took a free kick from the wing, and Dawson, who assisted in the back row, rushed in front of the goal to take the lead again, but  Eight minutes later, Janus made a mistake in defense. Phillips hit the ball two meters in front of the goal into the dead center. Three to three, Manchester City once again tenaciously equalized the score!

    But Newcastle were still superior. Mourinho defeated Manchester City's head coach Pierce in on-the-spot command. He replaced Larsson, and this substitution proved to be the wisest after the game.

    Larsson scored a goal that once again gave Newcastle the lead with five minutes left in the game. He scored Bernard's pass into the Manchester City goal. Four to three, Manchester City finally lost.  The ability to fight back.

    Before the end, Drogba's goal locked the score at 5-3, and Newcastle won a hearty home victory.

    It¡¯s just that after this round of the league, this exciting game was ignored, because in another focus battle, news came that interested fans all over the world.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 695: Advancing Together

    Senna finally lost. In the tenth round of the Premier League, they lost away to Manchester United, who had been entangled with them. The Red Devils, who were not doing well at Old Trafford, inspired all their fighting spirit in front of their old rivals.  After a close first half, Manchester United persisted until the end. A penalty kick changed the balanced situation. Rooney fell when he broke through Campbell in the penalty area. Referee Riley awarded a penalty kick. Although the penalty caused  This caused strong dissatisfaction among the Arsenal players, but Ruud van Nistelrooy still withstood the pressure and scored the penalty kick - it was also at Manchester United's home court last season. Ruud van Nistelrooy's missed penalty kick before the end not only allowed Arsenal to win from Old Trafford  Germany took away a point, which also indirectly enabled Arsenal to create a miracle of unbeaten season. This time he did not fall at the twelve yard point for the second time.

    Before the end of the game, Rooney scored a goal that sealed the victory for Manchester United, but the focus was no longer on it. The penalty kick that broke the deadlock on the field caused countless controversies.

    After the game, the two sides had a fierce argument in the locker room passage. Sir Alex Ferguson had vegetable soup and pizza thrown all over him by someone who didn't know who. He had to change his clothes before attending the press conference. The always gentle and elegant Ferguson  Wenger also appeared to be unusually out of control. According to a Manchester United insider, "Wenger began to look very angry. He kept yelling at Ferguson and pointed at Ruud van Nistelrooy's nose. Ferguson was frightened by Wenger's actions.  It was broken. At this time, someone started throwing pizzas from the Arsenal dressing room. Ferguson happened to be caught up with soup and pizza crumbs all over his body. "

    "But the professor's anger seems to be justified.  Judging from the replay after the game, Campbell did not kick Rooney. This was a pure flop. Rooney, the reckless boy, also admitted after the game that he was acting a bit, but he emphasized one point: "Even if it is not a point,  We also won because we scored a goal in the 90th minute.¡±

    This reason is obviously untenable, just like the goal scored in the 2004 Asian Cup in China, although the Japanese team still scored the third goal after that.  But without this controversial ball, the third ball may not have happened.

    The collision between Arsenal and Manchester United in the league has been the top priority in the Premier League in the past ten years, with the two clubs fighting from the field to off the field.  A large-scale brawl broke out last year, and such a fierce scene happened again this year. The media was happy and so were the fans.

    Newcastle and Chelsea are also very happy - both teams have won a big victory in this round of the league.  Quietly, the points gap with Arsenal was reduced to one point, especially when attention was attracted by the battle between Arsenal and Manchester United. Both Benitez and Mourinho were  Gritting his teeth, he is ready to surpass Arsenal at any time.

    A week later.

    Chelsea have scored four goals in two consecutive games.  They swept West Bromwich Albion 4-1 away from home, while Newcastle were not to be outdone, beating Bolton Wanderers, who were previously ranked fifth, 3-0 away from home.  Arsenal seems to have not gotten over the shadow of the last loss.  They were tied 2-2 by Southampton at home.  The points slipped to third place.

    The competition for league places is really cruel - Arsenal's start with eight wins and one draw was a brilliant start, but they immediately fell to third place just because of one draw and one loss in the last two rounds.  This also proves the intensity of competition in the Premier League this season.

    Although Arsenal set their unbeaten record at 49 games, for Wenger, losing to Manchester United was really a bad time.

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    After winning Bolton, Newcastle topped the standings for the first time this season. Although it was only a goal difference ahead of Chelsea and only one point ahead of Arsenal, Newcastle fans were still as happy as if they were celebrating a holiday. After all, the team could win in  It is indeed commendable to still top the standings in such a difficult time. Now that Nie Fei has returned from injury, Ibrahimovic and the others have gradually recovered under Mourinho's expert rotation. Who else will be in the league by then?  Can you stop them?

    On the third day after reaching the top of the standings, Newcastle traveled to Spain to begin the second half of the Champions League group stage. In this away game against Deportivo La Coruna, Newcastle sent out most of their substitutes, like Taylor and  Stewart and other players who rarely played this season also got the opportunity to play in this game, but they still won the away game. Deportivo did not play badly, but they lacked a little luck, Andra  Germany unfortunately scored an own goal in the first ten minutes, and this own goal was the only goal in the entire game.

    In another game, Olympiacos, who had only accumulated one point in the previous three games, successfully avenged themselves at home. They defeated Monaco 1-0, while maintaining their hope of qualifying for the group.

    Sir in advanceThe first round won the right to qualify.

    Although there seemed to be some stumbles at the beginning of the season, Newcastle quickly got back on track, ranking first in the league and qualifying for the Champions League ahead of schedule - Mourinho convinced everyone with his excellent command and scheduling skills.  If there was a bit of luck in winning the Champions League last season, then Arsenal and Chelsea, who had the same abnormal records in the league, ranked first. In the group stage, the two top four teams last season and  A strong team has won four games, which is a real achievement.

    "At the beginning of the season, both Newcastle and Chelsea encountered some troubles, and it was thought that no one could shake Arsenal's dominance this season. But it seemed like overnight, everything changed. Newcastle and Chelsea used  A series of brilliant victories drew people's attention to their existence, and the two teams' records in the league and Champions League are surprisingly similar. In the league, they both tied for first place with eight wins and three draws. They also ranked first in the Champions League.  After winning four consecutive games in their respective groups, they qualified early and remained unbeaten since the beginning of the season. There is no doubt that after Arsenal also lost, Newcastle and Chelsea became the best teams in the Premier League. "

    Ever since Arsenal lost to Manchester United, the media who liked the new and disliked the old immediately turned their attention to Newcastle and Chelsea, who had better results. The reality is so cruel. When Arsenal was undefeated in 49 games, the media blew them away.  As if they were the best team in the world, Arsenal had lost two games, and the media immediately forgot about the objects they had been touting before, and began to focus on Chelsea and Newcastle as the first targets of hype.

    "The Sun" even conducted a poll: "Who will end Newcastle and Chelsea's unbeaten record?" In bold fonts, Newcastle and Chelsea's remaining eight opponents in the first half of the season were marked one by one, especially  It is the sixteenth round of the league, and Chelsea's home game against Newcastle is regarded as a top priority, because in the previous games, with the current state of Newcastle and Chelsea, the only thing that can threaten them is in the game.  Manchester United is challenging Newcastle away from home, and the other teams are not that good. If they can keep winning, the direct confrontation in the sixteenth round is likely to affect the championship trend throughout the season.

    "I won't think about games a month from now." Mourinho said in an interview: "That would be disrespectful to our next four opponents. Now we are in a good state, it is difficult  It's certainly a good thing to have a team that can stop us. It's good to qualify for the Champions League early, so that we can focus all our energy on the league before the start of the second half of the season. Our main goal this season is the league, and everyone who supports Newcastle hopes to see that.  The team won the top league championship after 78 years. This is our mission and everything we strive for this season.¡±

    This is the first time Newcastle has announced that its goal is the league championship since the start of the new season. Obviously, after a series of victories, Newcastle no longer needs to hide its ambitions.

    And he did not just talk in vain. Three days later, Newcastle defeated Fulham 4-1 at home and continued to occupy the first position in the standings. Chelsea was not left behind by Newcastle. They defeated Fulham 1-0 at home and ranked first.  Everton, fourth, continues to chase Newcastle.

    The Gunners in the Arsenal seemed to have run out of bullets. They were tied again in this round of the league. Henry's goal in the 63rd minute gave them hope of victory, but just two minutes later, Rishi Lahti's goal  Just equalized the score. It seems that the professor needs to let the players regain their confidence in winning. After all, before the start of the season, even on the road, they cannot be tied by a team like Crystal Palace.

    Newcastle and Chelsea go hand in hand, but in the 13th round, Chelsea seems to have a good opportunity.

    In the thirteenth round of the league, in the two league games ahead of schedule, the Gunners finally got out of the nightmare of three games without a win. They defeated Tottenham 5-4 away in the London Derby. The whole game was exciting, and this game  The nine goals scored by both sides also became the most goals scored in a single Premier League game this season. The second most goals were Arsenal's 5-3 victory over Middlesbrough and Newcastle's 5-3 victory over Manchester City.

    Chelsea relied on their strong offensive strength to defeat Fulham 4-1 in the away game. Lampard, Gallas, Robben and Toney each scored a goal. After winning this game, Chelsea temporarily topped the standings.  position, and whether this position can sit until the start of the next round of the league depends on the result of Newcastle's home game against Manchester United.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 696: Sick Red Devil

    After defeating Arsenal at home and ending the opponent's 49-game unbeaten streak, those who firmly believe that the trough has passed and the bright future is about to come. With the momentum of defeating their old rivals, the Red Devils will surely embark on a smooth road and regain their roots.  Go to the team that wins the league.

    But what shocked them was that the victory over Arsenal did not make Manchester United's results better. After winning the game against Arsenal, Manchester United immediately lost to Portsmouth 0-2 away in the league.  , and then tied with Manchester City 0-0 in the Manchester Derby, ranking seventh with Liverpool with only 18 points, and the point gap with Newcastle has reached 12 points.

    This is the largest points gap between Manchester United and Newcastle when they meet in the league since the establishment of the Premier League!

    So when Newcastle welcomes Manchester United at home, Newcastle fans are eagerly looking forward to defeating Manchester United at home - for the Magpie fans, adding a pinch of salt to Manchester United's wounds makes them feel very happy.  , who made Newcastle fall into the hands of Manchester United twice when they were closest to the championship in the 1990s.

    Before the game even started, a large number of Newcastle fans poured into the St. James Park Stadium. They sang the team anthem happily and made various victory gestures to the Manchester United fans who came from afar. The Manchester United fans only  Being able to endure it silently - who made them reach an extremely low trough right now.

    The attendance of this game also set a new high for St. James Park. According to statistics, the number of fans watching the game was as high as 52,783.  It was the largest number of fans present at St James' Park to date.

    Fans are optimistic, but of course the team cannot be so optimistic. No matter what, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if Manchester United is in decline, it still has the ability to play several high-level games. The victory against Arsenal is a clear proof.

    "This is an ordinary game, and it is an important game." In the locker room, Mourinho said to the players: "This is just an ordinary league game. But it is related to three points -  For us, we have to work hard for any three points. If we win, we will return to first place. If we lose, we will fall to third place (goal difference less than Arsenal). It's that simple.  "

    After saying these words, Mourinho turned around and started drawing on the tactical board: "Manchester United's performance has been poor this season. The big reason is because their captain Keane has been injured and has little chance to play. The midfielder  Without Keane's organization, Manchester United's offense is no longer as organized as before, which has also led to their poor performance against mid-to-lower teams. However, their forward combination is still very strong.  Neighbors, Rooney, Ronaldinho and Giggs, these four offensive combinations are definitely among the best in the Premier League. Therefore, our defenders must pay close attention to these people during the game.  The guy is very good at diving. We can't lose like Arsenal."

    Someone among the players laughed. Mourinho glanced at it and the laughter disappeared immediately.

    "Their biggest weakness is their goalkeeper. Howard has become a substitute, and Carroll's level is average, and this guy attacks very recklessly. We can take advantage of this and cooperate more in front of the opponent's goal and wait for him.  "Mistakes, that's enough." Mourinho continued: "Ruud has missed two league games, but he is very likely to play in this game. If he goes on the field, Lucio will mark him, Dawson."  Your opponent is Rooney. He has a good body, good technique and speed, but these points are also your advantages. Pay attention to your position and don't be rash. Bernard, be careful of that guy Ronaldinho and try to force him.  Go to the wing and don't let him cooperate with his teammates. If he starts to fight alone, Manchester United's offense will be weakened by at least 30%. You can tease him more during the game. This kid is very impulsive.  , Keane appears in their squad. If he plays, Nie Fei, you and Ribery will take turns to press him. He is already old and has not played a game for a long time, disrupting his  The rhythm is equivalent to disrupting Manchester United's offensive rhythm. Cech, be careful of Scholes' long shot."

    After explaining all the problems, Mourinho waved his hand: "Let's go, guys, this is a game that proves us, and it is also the first time we have faced a real strong team in the league this season.  Team, they are the first obstacle for us to win the championship. When all obstacles are overcome, it will be time for us to become the champion!¡±

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    "Manchester United is not doing well recently. In the past five rounds of the league, they have only won one game, drawn three, lost one, and are only ranked seventh This result is simply terrible for Manchester United, and Newcastle  It¡¯s singing loudly all the wayThey are undefeated so far and are playing at home again. It seems that Manchester United is in a bad situation.  "The match was covered live by the BBC

    Lineker said with a sigh before the game started.

    "I don't agree, Manchester United have hit rock bottom now and this is the time for them to show their abilityremember how they beat Arsenal two weeks ago? Not to mention the last six games between the two sides.  , Manchester United has won five games and has a psychological advantage." Lawrenson and Lineker were at odds again.

    "But it was on this field last season that Newcastle ended its five-match winless streak against Manchester United." Lineker said in disapproval: "What's more, Shearer has recovered from his injury. In the past, he was his favorite player in Manchester United.  ball."

    "I just got the playing list." Lawrenson waved his hand: "Shearer is on the squad, but he is sitting on the bench."

    "Let's watch the game." Hansen smoothed things over: "After ninety minutes, there will be a result Actually, I am optimistic that they will tie."

    This time Lineker and Lawrenson looked at Hansen together. Hansen waved his hand: "Don't look at me like that, I just think it will be more interesting. Don't you think the league will be better after this?"

    "Okay, now the two sides are on the fielddifferent from the previous games, Newcastle attaches great importance to this game, and Mourinho sent out the best players he has. Goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Dawson, Luci  Austria, Bernard, midfielder Makelele and Essien partnered with double midfielders, Ribery on the left, Nie Fei on the right, and double forwards Ibrahimovic and Drogba. Manchester United also sent the entire main lineup and goalkeeper.  Carroll, defender Gary Neville, Ferdinand, Sylvester and Heinze, Keane played for the first time after two months away from the court, and his partner in the center was Scholes, left midfielder  Fletcher, right midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo, forwards Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rooney, now the game begins!" Lawrenson ignored his partner and turned around to start the essential work of the commentator.

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    When the players from both sides came on the field, the expressions of the Manchester United players were a bit serious, while the expressions of the Newcastle players seemed much more relaxed. From their expressions, you can see how the two sides are currently competing in the league.

    However, as Mourinho emphasized, no matter how depressed Manchester United is, they are still Manchester United and the well-deserved king of the Premier League in the past ten years. A team like this is not easily defeated when its performance is at a low ebb, let alone  What's more, after the poor results in the first two games, these Manchester United superstars must have been blown all over by Sir Alex Ferguson's hair dryer. Even if their brains are temporarily confused, they can still compete with the "Ferguson" who is as powerful as a Category 10 typhoon.  Brand hair dryer" to wake up under the pressure.

    What's more, Keane has already appeared on the court. In the past ten years, Keane's performance has always been a barometer for Manchester United. If he plays well, Manchester United will be invincible. If he plays poorly, Manchester United will not win even if he wins.  Too easy.

    Therefore, Mourinho specially arranged for Nie Fei and Franck Ribery to take turns attacking his position. Not only because this tactic has been the most commonly used by Newcastle since the beginning of the new season, but also because two young and strong players are used to take turns.  Of course, the odds of winning against a declining veteran will be higher.

    This tactical arrangement is full of Mourinho's characteristics - as long as it is within the scope allowed by the rules, any method is acceptable.

    Both Ribery and Nie Fei felt that Mourinho's arrangement was a bit cruel. After all, Newcastle's two wingers taking turns to attack in the middle has been considered one of Newcastle's most surprising and powerful trump cards this season.  Isn't it a bit too much to bully others like this when En is healed?

    But cruelty is cruelty. Franck Ribery and Nie Fei also admitted that this was the most effective method, especially after the start of the game. Ribery used an accelerating pass to get rid of Keane in an attack that switched to the middle.  Although he was quickly knocked to the ground by Heinze who was assisting in defense, the fact that he was able to get rid of Keane so smoothly seemed to prove that Keane, who had been away from the game for nearly two months, had not yet recovered his form.

    Ibrahimovic came up to take the free kick. There was nothing special about his free kick. It was just a powerful kick in the upper corner of the goal. However, this time it almost succeeded. Manchester United's wall obviously had some problems, and it was unexpectedly kicked by Ibrahimovic.  A powerful direct free kick hit the wall. Fortunately, Carroll performed well this time and used his body to block Ibrahimovic's shot on the goal line.

    There were sighs in the stands, but a good opportunity was created just three minutes into the game, which also reflected how bad Manchester United's defense was.

    And a minute later, Newcastle created another threatening attack. Nie Fei was covered by Ribery.?After getting rid of Keane, the ball was passed to the feet of Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic did not stop the ball and directly passed it into the penalty area. Drogba did not stop the ball and directly volleyed the ball. The ball was slightly higher and flew out of the bottom line by grazing the crossbar.  .

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 697 Surprising

    Chapter 697 Surprising

    Seeing that Newcastle created two consecutive shooting opportunities as soon as they came up, even Lawrenson, who was against Lineker, began to sigh. Everyone could see that Manchester United's defense is indeed not very good now, and their waist is also weak.  If you can't straighten up and your waist is not strong, no matter how good the defender is, it won't be of much use, because if the back line is always directly exposed to the opponent's offensive firepower, even if the defender is excellent, he will make mistakes sometimes, let alone Manchester United.  Our opponent is not a mid-to-lower-tier club, but Newcastle, a well-deserved super team in the Premier League.

    Seeing Keane being broken through by Franck Ribery and Nie Fei twice in a row, even Newcastle fans are sighing, is the biggest enemy for a player is age and injuries?  Is this weak defensive midfielder on the field the famous tough guy in the Premier League, Roy Keane, who is hated by fans of Newcastle and other Premier League teams but has to admire him from the bottom of his heart?

    Even Ribery felt that he should no longer bully the old man on the court. After all, he was not Sun Wukong. He loved drinking without money and specialized in beating the elderly. However, he did not dare to disobey Mourinho's instructions, so when he  When I rushed towards Keane with the ball, I was still thinking, if you blame me, don't blame me. If you want to blame, blame our cruel and perverted head coach.

    After approaching Keane, Ribery did not make any fake moves, but just sank his right shoulder, then quickly moved the ball to the left with his feet, and then accelerated to rush past Keane.

    Although this method of surpassing others does not seem to have any technical content, it is still very powerful when used in actual competitions. If you sink your right shoulder, the opponent will be distracted no matter what. This is human nature, just like  There was once a player in the NBA whose only fake move for a breakthrough was to swing in a certain direction and then break through in the opposite direction. Even his coach was sometimes so angry that he scolded him: "Can you change the fucking way?" But that's it.  Feint.  But it has been tried and tested, especially in the more intense environment, the more effective it is, not to mention Ribery's speed is very fast, even if the opponent reacts, it will be difficult to stop his breakthrough.

    But Keane is not a player who relies on speed. Let alone now, even when he was young, his speed was not necessarily that fast.

    But Ribery forgot.  Since Keane was not a player who relied on speed when he was young, it is a bit natural for him to want to bully his opponents in terms of speed.

    If he could get rid of Keane just by relying on speed, Keane would not become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, let alone serve as Manchester United captain for ten years - under a demanding coach like Ferguson.  Being a captain is not an easy task.

    Seeing that Ribery was about to use his speed to forcefully rush him, Keane reacted quickly and turned around and moved sideways, blocking Ribery's path. When he moved sideways, the ball left Ribery's feet.  That moment.  Keane's accuracy in judging the path of the ball was clearly revealed at this moment.

    After temporarily hindering Ribery's forward momentum, Keane quickly stretched his legs to poke the ball to Ferdinand behind him, and then turned around again and passed by Ribery - ending the opponent's attack, which is where his own attack started.  At that time, Keane obviously knew this truth.

    "Keane stole the ball beautifully! Who said he is old?" Laurenson shouted excitedly.

    After seeing the ball passed to Ferdinand by Keane, Ribery was stunned for a moment.  He couldn't believe that the ball was intercepted by the opponent just like that, but he only paused for a moment, then immediately passed by Keane and quickly pounced on Ferdinand who was holding the ball.

    After losing the ball in the frontcourt, he immediately counterattacked.  This is the theory Mourinho has always instilled in Newcastle players.

    But Ferdinand did not let the ball stay at his feet for long. He directly raised his feet and passed the ball to Keane, who had already inserted into the center circle!

    "Keane got the ball in the middle, and Manchester United had a chance to counterattack But it didn't seem easy. Manchester United only had Cristiano Ronaldo on the right and Rooney in the front. Ah, Ruud van Nistelrooy also rushed up.  But Newcastle had four defenders in the backcourt Makelele came up to Kean, and Essien in front was also rushing back at an unimaginable speed. If he was flanked by these two people, even Kean would be there.  Well, I'm afraid it's hard to catch the ballah, he passed the ball!"

    The target of Keane's pass was Ronaldo. This was a target that everyone could see, but he chose the timing of the pass quite well. When Bernard was about to target Ronaldo, the ball had already been passed.  Bernard was not sure when he stole the ball, so he had to wait until Ronaldo got the ball before cautiously pressing forward.

    ?Although Ronaldo¡¯s performance was pretty good last season.  But many people criticized him for only knowingHe was dribbling the ball from the wing.  Regardless of cooperating with his teammates, Ferguson insisted on using this talented winger.  Even at the expense of certain results.

    Under Ferguson's meticulous care, Ronaldo grew up very quickly. Although not many people have noticed this yet, Pei Wei is very clear-Ferguson was able to win so many honors in the Premier League, of course, not just by relying on  You can do it by just giving a briefing to the players in the locker room. Everyone knows that Wenger's ability to train young players is unparalleled, but in fact, Ferguson is not bad either. The 1992 generation, Ronaldo and Rooney are the best examples.

    So when he saw Ronaldo getting the ball on the wing, he felt tight.

    Ronaldo started dribbling. No one dared to underestimate his dribbling skills. His speed, frequency, and concealment were recognized by the world, so Bernard didn't dare to just follow him.  Go up, but carefully and slowly follow back, trying to slow down the opponent's speed.

    As long as his teammates return to defense, it means that his defense is successful this time.

    Ronaldo must also know this. After taking two steps forward, he immediately moved the ball towards the bottom line and broke through!

    Bernard quickly turned around and stuck to Ronaldo. His left hand had already hiddenly grabbed Ronaldo's jersey, but Ronaldo stretched out his foot and hooked the ball back, and then immediately made an emergency stop.

    Bernard also made an emergency stop, but Ronaldo did not give him a chance to continue to defend. He raised his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area. A half-high ball was passed to the front point of the penalty area.

    The situation in the penalty area is now two versus two!  Lucio focused on Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was preparing to grab a point in the middle, while Rooney ran towards Ronaldo, with Dawson chasing closely behind him.

    Seeing Ronaldo pass the ball to Rooney, Dawson did not press forward immediately. The place where Rooney caught the ball was not very good. If he rushed forward, he might be thrown away by the opponent. Dawson watched Rooney catch the ball.  When the opponent stops the ball, he is thinking about how to carefully stick to it. If he passes the ball, he will judge the route and try to intercept the ball. If he breaks through, he will block his position

    As soon as Dawson thought of this, he saw Rooney tightening his body and raising his right foot towards the passed ball

    "Damn, he's going to shoot!" The hair on Dawson's body stood up, and he rushed out without thinking, intending to block the opponent's shot with his body.

    Unfortunately, it¡¯s too late.

    The ball roared out from Rooney's feet and flew out quickly before Dawson pounced on it. There was an obvious upward gliding arc during the flight and flew to the near corner of the goal!

    Cech made a very smooth save, but with such a close shot, his save was still a step too slow!

    "Ronaldo passed the ballRooney took the ballNo, he shot directly! Dawson's defense was a step slower, Cech failed to save the ball, and the ball went in! One to zero, Manchester United's first shot was formed  Scored a goal!¡±

    The bustling St. James Park stadium suddenly became silent, with only the cheers of Manchester United players and more than a thousand Manchester United fans left in the entire stadium!

    "Rooney shot beautifully, and Ronaldo's pass was also wonderful! But the initiator of this goal was Roy Keane. Without his steal, his intervention, and his distribution, it would not have been possible.  With such a goal, even though he has been away from the game for two months, and even though he was a little uncomfortable at the beginning, who dares to underestimate him now? "

    "Damn, they are so lucky!" Shearer said dissatisfiedly on the bench.

    "It doesn't matter, Alan, it's just a goal. With Manchester United's current defensive ability, we will definitely be able to score." Pei Wei patted Shearer on the shoulder and said: "Keane is indeed very good, but he can't make up for Manchester United.  There is a huge gap in strength with Newcastle."

    "I've always believed that." Shearer laughed.

    Not only does he believe this, but everyone at Newcastle believes this too.

    After conceding the goal, the emotions of the Newcastle players were not affected in any way. After the restart, their attack was still fierce and methodical. The attack was launched from both sides, the center, and any direction, causing Manchester United's defense to be in chaos.

    Nie Fei and Franck Ribery's breakthrough passes from the wing, occasional attacks in the middle, Ibrahimovic's breakthroughs and distribution, Drogba's impact in front of the goal, the two full-backs' sharp assists, and even Essien  Occasional insertions in the middle can keep Carroll busy for a while.

    Seeing Carroll busy resisting Newcastle's attack, the three commentators sighed. Since Schmeichel left, the Manchester United goalkeeperThe position has always been a weak link.

    "If this continues, Manchester United's situation will not be good." Lineker said, Lawrenson and Hansen nodded at the same time.

    But after the second half of the first half, an unexpected incident disrupted Newcastle's rhythm.

    During a scramble, Ibrahimovic collided with Ferdinand and fell to the ground. Only two minutes after he got up, he made a gesture to the court that he could not continue the game.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 698 The Most Trustworthy

    Damn, look at how big you are, can you get hurt so easily?  "

    Seeing Ibrahimovic saying that he couldn't hold on any longer, Mourinho said a little depressed in his heart. In fact, he valued this game quite seriously, not only because if he lost, he might fall to third place.  In fact, in the first half of the season, what matters is the points gap. The so-called ranking gap is illusory. The biggest reason why Mourinho values ??this game is that Manchester United is the first real team Newcastle has encountered since the beginning of this season.  A strong team, a true championship team.

    Although winning the Champions League is a great honor, if Newcastle wants to establish its new status in the league and Europe, it must show its wealthy temperament in the league.  points, but did not have the upper hand against strong teams. Even if they won the championship, it would be a bit unworthy of the name.

    Things are often like this. The more you value a game, the more difficult it is to win. Just like today's game, anyone with eyes can see that Newcastle is indeed superior, but from the beginning of the game to now  Newcastle's performance was not going well. First they conceded a goal, and then lost a main player. Now even Newcastle fans feel a little bad.

    Ibrahimovic plays a very important part in Newcastle's tactics. He is not limited to the center. He can attract the opponent's defensive forces to the maximum extent to create opportunities for other players. At the same time, he can also score through breakthroughs and grabbing points, so although he has never  He is not the striker who scores the most goals in Newcastle, but he is the one with the most stable position among the four forwards.

    After he left the field, Newcastle still had players with strong organizational skills like Nie Fei and Franck Ribery.  But it will undoubtedly be easier for United to defend.

    The result reported by the team doctor is that Ibrahimovic has a slight strain on his calf muscle.  Although it wasn't serious, he definitely couldn't continue playing. Mourinho was depressed again. He couldn't figure out why he would strain his calf after just one collision. Then Mourinho was on the bench.  The two veteran forwards glanced at each other, allowing Shearer to prepare to play.

    Since there is no second striker with the organizational ability like Ibrahimovic, Mourinho simply strengthens the impact in the penalty area.  This is Mourinho's idea to leave Manchester United's defenders with no room to help the midfielder defend Ribery and Fei.

    But can Shearer, who has been absent for more than a month, still have such a strong impact?  This is what many fans in the stands are thinking.

    "Come on, Alan. Let them see. Keane is not the only one who is getting stronger." Before Shearer came on the court, Pei Wei patted Shearer on the shoulder.

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    "Two veterans, two captains. Two players who missed many previous games, two spiritual leaders of the club, and now they meet on the court." Hansen said with a little emotion: "Roy Keane and  Alan Shearer, Shearer was born in 1970 and is now thirty-four years old. Keane is one year younger than him and is also thirty-three years old. These two people are facing those who are like wolves and tigers on the court.  How will he perform as a young player? Keane has just proved that he is not old yet. Now, it depends on how well Shearer will perform. "

    What performance?  Nothing at all.

    Shearer played for fifteen minutes and only touched the ball twice. The rest of the time he was running back and forth between the opponent's penalty area and the center circle. Newcastle's offense during this period was as if one person was missing.  Slowly, Manchester United counterattacked.

    Seeing this situation, Manchester United fans were naturally elated, while Newcastle fans began to sigh, but no one laughed at Shearer or was angry about it, whether it was Manchester United fans or Newcastle fans.

    Just like Keane is respected by Newcastle fans, Shearer is also respected by Manchester United fans. This respect is earned by their achievements in the Premier League for more than ten years and is indelible.

    "Damn, they can't all be so ignorant." Pei Wei thought with some disdain as he listened to the sporadic sighs coming from the stands.

    Pei Wei didn't feel that Shearer was out of form. A person who hasn't played in a game for a long time will definitely have to find a feeling on the court at the beginning, just like Keane didn't perform well at the beginning of this game, not to mention Shearer.  But the center, a traditional center, may not be visible most of the time. When you see him, that is when he shoots, does he need to appear in the camera as frequently as a midfield organizer?

    At this time, Nie Fei exchanged positions with Franck Ribery in the midfield, and then suddenly made a large-scale transfer and passed the ball to Maicon who was on the right. Facing Heinze's defense, Maicon  Instead of forcing a breakthrough, he suddenly raised his foot while running and directly hit the ball from a 45-degree angle.?Hung into the restricted area.

    Maicon¡¯s ball seemed to be passed too high. Drogba in the middle jumped high and failed to hit the ball.

    When everyone thought the ball was about to fly out of the penalty area, Shearer suddenly made a diving leap from a direct dive!

    The ball barely missed the back post and flew out of the bottom line amidst the exclamations of the Manchester United fans. Shearer got up from the ground with some regret. Such a difficult dive to the head is rarely used by himself. This time he didn't.  What a shame to enter.

    There was applause in the stands. Although the first half of the game was almost over, and although Hiller's shot was the fourth opportunity that Newcastle missed in the first half, Hiller's performance just now filled the Newcastle fans with excitement.  gained hope.

    "It doesn't matter if you have Keane, but we have Shearer. Not to mention young people, you can't compare with us, you can't compare with veterans either!"

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    Although he seemed a bit passive in the first half, he maintained a one-goal lead, so Ferguson was in a relatively good mood in the locker room, but he still pointed out some shortcomings in the first half, and he also criticized  The defense made certain adjustments, allowing Ferdinand to defend Shearer, while Drogba left it to Sylvester.

    Although they have become accustomed to obeying Ferguson's arrangements, Manchester United's stars still feel that Sir Alex is old and confused. Although Drogba did not score too many goals in the previous games, his impact  But his strength makes all defenders in the league dare not be careless. Even among Premier League defenders where body collisions are a common occurrence, few dare to say that they can surpass Drogba in body collisions. Such a center must let the defense and body  Ferdinand, the strongest, went to deal with him, and Sylvester, who was almost at a disadvantage, dealt with Shearer, so that he would not suffer in physical confrontation. Who knew that Ferguson would actually do the opposite.

    In fact, Ferguson's arrangement is absolutely reasonable. Although Shearer's impact is no longer as good as Drogba's, he has more experience and is more capable of seizing opportunities. A shooter like this must not give him a chance.  Of course, we have to use the steady Ferdinand to deal with him. Although Drogba has strong impact, his shooting skills are far less sophisticated than Shearer. Just let Sylvester collide with him. In this way, Sylvester  On the contrary, it is not easy to make mistakes.

    Five minutes into the second half, Manchester United's players were extremely convinced - at the beginning of the second half, Shearer and Newcastle swept away the decline and began to attack continuously, and the final terminator of these attacks was Shearer, and others  People only serve him.

    In just five minutes, Shearer had three shots. If Ferdinand hadn't blocked it in time, Shearer's volley from the penalty area at the beginning of the second half would have killed Manchester United. Even so, Shearer still brought great success.  Despite the huge pressure from Manchester United, the game seemed to have returned to the period when it had just begun.

    In the following games, Shearer completely restored his peak style, breaking through, stealing, dribbling, assisting, ferrying Even Ferdinand, the main defender of the England national team and ranked among the top three central defenders in the Premier League, had some points.  Unable to resist, Sylvester saw that the situation was not going well and wanted to help, but he injured his foot in a confrontation with Shearer and was replaced by Brown.

    "This game has become a duel between veterans." Lineker sighed and said: "So far, the two oldest captains have performed best on both sides. Let us lament that they have never aged.  It also seemed like a little bit of a jab at the other players."

    Ferguson looked dejectedly at Shearer who was as excited as if he had taken medicine. He was thankful that he wisely asked Ferdinand to defend Shearer. However, Manchester United has been passive until now. Even as strong as Ferguson, he had to admit in his heart that now Manchester United  It is in a period of decline and cannot compare with the rising Newcastle in terms of overall strength.

    Just when he was thinking of this, Manchester United launched a counterattack on the field. Ferdinand passed the ball to Brown. As soon as Brown stopped the ball, he found that Shearer suddenly came in front of him!

    Brown was startled. Shearer seemed to be some distance away from him just now. Why did he rush over so quickly?

    Of course, there is no room for such distraction in a fierce game. Shearer knocked the ball off his feet with one kick, and then rushed towards the Manchester United goal with the ball.

    Ferdinand started to fight back when Shearer stole the ball, but Shearer did not give him this opportunity. After rushing into the penalty area, he immediately pushed his right foot into the lower corner of the goal. Carroll had nothing to do, and it was a one-on-one tie!

    "The ball went in, Alan Shearer! He completed the goal alone! Newcastle's veteran is not to be outdone!" Lineker shouted excitedly: "Look at his explosive steal! Who can believe it?  He has?Thirty-four years old?  Alan Shearer will always be Newcastle's most trustworthy striker and captain!  "

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 699 The Invincible Newcastle

    United and Newcastle, the 1992 generation, which has undergone considerable changes in these two seasons, began to gradually withdraw and keep a low profile, replaced by a new generation of young people led by Rooney and Ronaldo, and Newcastle was almost the entire team.  It has been changed over and over, and countless new blood has been added.

    But in the confrontation between these two teams that were beginning to change between old and new teams, it was two veterans who determined the first two goals.

    Keane's interception and instigation created Manchester United's first goal. This goal not only gave Manchester United the lead, but also allowed them to maintain their lead at St. James Park until now. If it hadn't been for this goal  If so, perhaps Manchester United has already shown signs of collapse in Newcastle's crazy attack.

    But Shearer scored a goal to equalize the score on his own, which wiped out the advantage that Manchester United had finally established.

    Although there is not much advantage on the field, being ahead of Newcastle on the road is Manchester United's advantage. This goal seems insignificant, but before it is equalized, it is like a mountain pressing on the Newcastle players - heavy.

    As Lineker said, the best performances from both sides so far are the two veterans, which seems to be a small irony for other players.  But Lineker forgot that if a veteran can gain a foothold in a very powerful club, it will be much more difficult for a young player to gain a foothold, because youth represents the future and unlimited possibilities for development. Old age  It's different, so the veterans who can gain a foothold in the wealthy clubs are basically the Montenegro old demons. If such talents can't perform well, it will be a disaster.

    Keane and Shearer are such outstanding people. At this age, they can still stand in a team capable of competing for the championship. Apart from them, Arsenal's Pogkan is probably the only one left in the entire Premier League.  Just common.

    Hiller's goal put the game on the right track again, and Mourinho sat down calmly.  He knew that Manchester United would not have any chance in this game.

    When Newcastle no longer has the pressure of falling behind, Manchester United's riddled defense will be unable to withstand their attack.

    Just three minutes later, Newcastle¡¯s attack proved the accuracy of Mourinho¡¯s judgment.

    Newcastle's crazy steals in the frontcourt once again paid off. Ferdinand also made a mistake. He took one more step and the ball was intercepted by Drogba. After Drogba intercepted the ball, he broke into the penalty area and shot but Carroll blocked it.  Berry's quick eyes and quick feet filled the ball into the empty goal.

    Before the end.  Ribery made a pass from the left and flew the header into the penalty area. Shearer's shot was blocked, and Drogba quickly made a supplementary shot and scored again.  Three to one, Newcastle defeated their opponents at home. Chelsea only stayed at the top for less than 24 hours before returning to second place.

    Newcastle used this victory to prove to everyone that this season, Newcastle will become one of the most powerful contenders for the Premier League championship. Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal will stage an unprecedented fierce competition in the Premier League, despite losing this game.  Manchester United is already fifteen points behind Newcastle, only ranked tenth, but Manchester United's heritage is still something that no team dares to underestimate.

    After winning this game.  Newcastle is a bit invincible and has unstoppable momentum, whether in the Premier League or the Champions League group stage.

    After defeating Manchester United at home, Newcastle ushered in the League Cup. This season, neither Newcastle players, coaches nor fans are interested in the League Cup. After all, their vision has been much higher now, and a mere League Cup can no longer satisfy them.  appetite.  Even if it is the more important FA Cup, Mourinho, who is focusing all his attention on the league and Champions League, will probably only send substitutes and young players to deal with these games.

    Therefore, in the third round of the League Cup, Newcastle only sent out a lineup composed of all substitutes and several reserve players to deal with their opponent Brentford. In the away game, they relied on Stewart and Lal  Sen's goal defeated the opponent 2-1.  Advance to the next round.

    In this game, Newcastle only sent 16 players to the away game, and all other main players stayed in Newcastle to rest. This also allowed Newcastle's main players to not consume any physical energy in this game and to be in the best condition.  Go compete in the next league.

    Newcastle¡¯s opponent in the fourteenth round of the league is this season¡¯s newly promoted team Crystal Palace.

    As a newly promoted team.  Crystal Palace's results are pretty good. Before the last round, they had been unbeaten in three games, including a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the away game. They only lost one goal to Liverpool in the last game away from home. They are now ranked 12 points in the standings.  In the standings?Twelveth place, which is already a good result for a newly promoted team.

    Knowing that this is after they only accumulated one point in the first six rounds.

    After the game started, Crystal Palace resisted Newcastle's attack with ferocious defense, which also made their fans very excited. During the game, they kept singing songs they made up to mock Newcastle, who they considered to be an upstart:  "What else do you have besides money?" This also made Newcastle fans feel very depressed.

    However, Newcastle¡¯s strength is still there after all, and Crystal Palace¡¯s defense was not so tight in the second half. In the end, Drogba and Larsson each scored a goal within the last fifteen minutes of the game, and they won the game with difficulty.

    At this time, it was the Newcastle fans' turn to be awesome. After the game, they left the field while singing loudly, "We are the ones with the most money!" The Crystal Palace fans present rolled their eyes and couldn't say anything.  Words come.

    When Pei Wei heard such singing coming from the stands, he had the urge to laugh. In his previous life, it was Chelsea fans who sang such songs so impressively. Unexpectedly, Newcastle always overpowers Chelsea now, and this song is actually used by Chelsea fans.  The Newcastle fans sang it out, and it seems that the fans still have something in common.

    After winning this game, Newcastle heard another good news. The London duo Arsenal and Chelsea were both tied at home. This way Newcastle leads the standings with a two-point advantage, although Manchester United turned around at home.  A two-goal victory over Charlton did not dampen Newcastle's joy.

    Three days later, Newcastle, which used most of its substitutes, tied with Monaco 1-1 away from home and secured first place in the group. Although Saviola opened the scoring in the second half, Jenas' long-range shot in the 83rd minute  After the tie, Monaco's points have been tied by Olympiacos, who defeated Deportivo La Coruna. In the last round, they must defeat Deportivo La Coruna, and they also hope that Newcastle can at least draw with Olympiacos.  In order to ensure qualifying, because in the two rounds of the battle with Olympiacos, they won 2-1 at home and lost 0-1 away, falling behind in terms of victory and defeat.

    Deschamps has nothing to do about this. After all, Newcastle did not beat Monaco to death. In this game, Ibrahimovic, Niefei and other absolute main players did not play, so they failed to win the opponent. Deschamps can only hope that Newcastle can maintain it.  The dignity of their own home court, a win or at least a tie with Olympiacos.

    After leaving Monaco in tears in the away game, Newcastle returned to their home court. This time their opponent was not weak either. They were Everton, who are currently ranked fourth in points and only two points away from third-placed Arsenal.  .

    Everton has made great progress under the leadership of Moyes this season. Although Rooney moved to Manchester United, Everton's results are much better than last season. Danish midfielder Gravesen is under Moyes.  After training, he quickly became one of the outstanding midfielders in the Premier League, and Australian Cahill, who transferred from Millwall, also performed well. After fourteen league rounds, they had nine wins, two draws, and three losses, with a total of 29 points.  Ranked fourth, this result is really surprising.

    However, what makes Chinese fans a little regretful is that the Chinese player Li Gang, who has been Everton's main force in the past few seasons, has gradually been reduced to a substitute this season due to injuries and many other reasons. In the 2000 Olympics, he helped the Chinese Olympic team win  Silver Medal i: Having met each other, I have to say it is a pity.

    But Graveson's performance in the past two seasons has been really outstanding. Not only is he fierce in defense, but he is far superior to Li Gang in organizing offense. Moyes can naturally see that Graveson's role on the court is now much greater.  Much more important than Li Gang.

    Public opinion before the game believed that with Everton's current ranking and performance, it would be possible to compete against Newcastle even in an away game, and Arsenal and Chelsea hoped so.

    But only five minutes into the game, Ibrahimovic, who was recovering from injury, received a pass from Franck Ribery and volleyed it into the net from 17 meters away from the goal. Newcastle took the lead at 1-0.

    After taking the lead, Newcastle played with ease. Before the end of the first half, Nie Fei broke through and passed back to the goal. Essien, who stepped in, pushed the ball near the penalty spot to expand the score to 2-0. Although Karls started the second half,  Leigh scored a beautiful direct free kick from 25 meters, but before the end, Drogba shot in front of the goal to lock the score at 3 to 1. Newcastle won seven consecutive victories in the league!

    "We tried our best." Moyes said helplessly after the game: "But Newcastle's condition is so good that we can't stop their progress Newcastle is almost invincible now."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 700 Become famous with one goal

    After seven consecutive victories in the league, Newcastle's form reached its peak. A few weeks later, they traveled to Stamford Bridge in London, but with the advantage of home court, Chelsea, who also remained unbeaten this season, still failed to defeat Newcastle. Although Lampard and Robben  It helped Chelsea lead by two goals, but in the last thirty minutes of the game, Newcastle tied the score with goals from Nie Fei and Lucio, and still ranked first in the standings with a two-point advantage.

    After retreating from Stamford Bridge, Newcastle¡¯s only important game before Christmas is the away game against Liverpool. As long as nothing goes wrong in this game, Newcastle will be able to have a happy Christmas.

    Invincible on the field, he is also thriving off the field. There are many names of Newcastle players in the 50-man list of the World Footballer and the European Ballon d'Or. Lucio, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei have all entered the world.  Footballer of the Year and European Ballon d'Or awards, and Makelele appeared on the European Ballon d'Or awards list, which is also an affirmation of their strength.

    As the main center back of the Brazilian national team, Lucio has made the list for these two evaluations. Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei both made it for the first time. Ibrahimovic used to do it because the stage was too small. After all, the influence of the Eredivisie  It is still far behind the four major leagues. Although Nie Fei played for Roma before, he was only half the main player and half substitute there. In addition, Roma's performance in the Champions League has not been very good, so he naturally also  There is no chance.

    After coming to Newcastle and getting the opportunity to show themselves in the Premier League and Champions League, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic immediately attracted everyone's attention - no matter how powerful people are, they also need an influential stage.

    Newcastle has not produced a player on these two lists for several years. Shearer did make it before.  But he has never made it since he quit the national team. Although Newcastle has many stars, no one after Shearer has ever entered the big list of these two evaluations.

    Although everyone knows that the four of them will probably not enter the final competition-Lucio is a defender, and few defenders can choose these two evaluations. Lucio is not the soul and core of Newcastle and the Brazilian national team.  The same goes for Makelele; although Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic performed well in the league and Champions League last season and this season, their performance in the national team has hindered them. The Swedish national team only scored 10 goals.  After reaching the semi-finals of the European Championship, the Chinese national team only competed in the Asian Cup this year, and Nie Fei has not played many games.

    After learning the news, Newcastle fans all celebrated - the team is made up of players after all.  If no one can be selected in the most famous and authoritative competition in the world, it only means that Newcastle is not really a strong team - but this is almost impossible.  If none of the Champions League champions can be selected, then who do the other teams count?

    But good things always come in pairs. If it were just this one thing, it wouldn't be a good thing.

    In addition to this incident, another incident does not seem to have much to do with the football circle, but the benefit it brings to Newcastle is that the four players selected for the selection list are far beyond comparison.

    The famous film and television production company Milkshake Club hopes to enter Newcastle's training base and locker room to film a sports inspirational film "goal!"  ¡± (i.e. ¡°One Goal to Become Famous¡±).

    Pei Wei was happy when he heard the news. He had watched this movie before he was reborn.  It's just that after such a long time, I have almost forgotten it - you would not remember the details after watching a movie twenty years ago - it has been more than twenty years since Pei Wei was reborn.  But human memory is so strange sometimes, you think you have forgotten it when you don't want to.  But as long as there is a little reminder, the memory will immediately emerge from the depths of the mind, just like what happened yesterday - this requires that the memory is deep enough.

    A deep enough memory is not just about emotions, sometimes a good movie is enough to make people remember deeply - obviously for Pei Wei, an absolute fan in his previous life, "One Goal to Fame" is a good movie.

    In fact, Pei Wei's choice of Newcastle as his investment target was completely accidental. He originally planned to compete with Abramovich to grab Chelsea or simply acquire the bankrupt Leeds United. The former was because he had a greater sense of accomplishment, and the latter was because he was interested in  The sympathy of the Young Guards, if he had not received the invitation from Sir John Hall, and his subsequent in-depth understanding, Pei Wei would not have thought of going to Newcastle.  Not even because he had seen the movie "One Shot to Fame" before.

    It¡¯s just that after taking over, Pei Wei began to find more and more that Newcastle was so suitable - with a long history, lack of honor, and wide support in England.  Not available locally?The rivals in the same city, all the fans in the city only support Newcastle, and they celebrate with the team.  I mourn with the team

    Such fans, such a city, such an atmosphere - for the players

    Here is paradise.

    Maybe it¡¯s only fitting that the crew of ¡°One Goal¡± chose Newcastle as the starting point for the leading actor in the play.

    So Pei Wei readily agreed to this request, which included the camera crew entering the locker room and training ground to film. Although in the Premier League, a league with extremely strong traditional power, the locker room is sacred and inviolable, and things often happen in the locker room.  The players will not tell anyone about the incident, otherwise they will break the rules, let alone let the camera crew go in to film - Pei Wei can't just enter the locker room if he doesn't hold the title of assistant coach.

    It¡¯s just that Pei Wei vaguely remembers that there is indeed a scene of Newcastle players in the locker room in "One Goal to Fame". Even the typical British old-fashioned Shepherd can agree. Why can¡¯t Pei Wei, a Chinese, agree?  The worst case scenario is that the English tabloids would label him as a breach of tradition. Anyway, he has breached the traditions of the Premier League not once or twice.

    After agreeing to the matter, Pei Wei handed over the specific situation to his subordinates. Anyway, the filming by the camera crew had no impact on Newcastle's training and competition. At most, it only took pictures of the situation in the locker room, and then during the game.  Live footage - especially when Newcastle are scoring and winning - has become so easy to find these days.

    It is estimated that several important players in the team will appear on the camera, especially captain Shearer. Pei Wei still remembers that there is a shot of Shearer in it. It is estimated that consultant Bobby Robson and head coach Mourinho are also indispensable.  Oh, Pei Wei thought that Mourinho would be happy to appear in this movie. Pei Wei was a little regretful that he probably wouldn't appear in the movie - Sheppard didn't appear at the time either.

    From a profit point of view, there is no benefit for the crew of "One Goal to Fame" to film in Newcastle Club - not only do they have no income, but they also have to help as much as possible. From this aspect, it is a big trouble, especially in Newcastle this season.  With the league championship inevitable, the presence of the film crew in the training base will definitely have a certain impact.

    But in terms of increasing Newcastle's popularity, being able to serve as the main filming base in a sports inspirational blockbuster that will definitely be a hit will have an immeasurable impact on Newcastle's global popularity - even though Newcastle is the most popular in England.  The most popular club, this is something that Manchester United, the king of the past ten years, and Liverpool, the best team in English football history, cannot compare to. However, in Europe and even the world, compared with those giants, Newcastle can only be regarded as lonely.  Unknown¡ªthis was even after Newcastle suddenly emerged as the winner of the Champions League last year.

    This intangible wealth cannot be measured by 120 million pounds.

    "At least Pei Wei has spent one to two hundred million pounds in the past two years, and has only gained one Champions League. Newcastle's reputation has not increased substantially in Europe and the world.

    This time it's different. Pei Wei doesn't know how popular "One Goal to Fame" will be in the future, but a film with such a large investment will definitely be released around the world. Just seeing the names of the guest stars will make fans wonder.  If you miss the opportunity to watch this film, you will naturally be deeply impressed by Newcastle, the most influential club in England. Except for fans who are more familiar with the Premier League, other fans may think that Newcastle is the most influential club in England.  The club is Manchester United or Arsenal. Just because of this, the trouble caused can be ignored.

    The crew of "One Goal to Fame" moved very quickly. After obtaining the consent of the Newcastle Club, a film crew immediately stationed at the Newcastle training base to prepare to collect materials.

    ¡° However, Pei Wei did some calculations and found that the official release of this film should be October next year. If we start shooting now, we don¡¯t have too much time.

    But Pei Wei vaguely remembers that the final ending of the first part of "One Goal to Fame" is that the protagonist helped Newcastle defeat Liverpool in the last game of the Premier League and enter the European Champions Cup. In fact, it made up for the fact that Newcastle finally fell short in the 03-04 season.  It's a pity to enter the Champions League, but Newcastle's results in the 2003-04 season, that is, last season, were extremely brilliant. They were runner-up in the Premier League and Champions League champion. Is there still room for the leading actor?  Are we going to arrange for Newcastle to defeat Arsenal in the final round to win the league title?  Arsenal may not be happy about this, after all, it is not that easy to win a championship.

    Pei Wei is just thinking about these things. The one who has a headache should be the screenwriter of "One Ball to Fame".

    What Pei Wei did not expect was that in "One Goal to Fame", the male protagonist was transferred from Newcastle to Real Madrid. Looking at the current situation,Even if Real Madrid wants to poach people from Newcastle, it is not that easy.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 701 What a pity

    In the Super 17 round, Newcastle defeated Portsmouth 2-0 at home. Immediately afterwards, they ushered in the last game of the Champions League group stage and faced Olympiacos at home.

    This game is nothing to Newcastle, because they not only qualified early but also won the first place in the group. The last game was just a formality, but for Olympiacos and Monaco, this game has a lot to do with them - Newcastle  Ranked first in the group with 13 points, followed by Olympiacos and Monaco, both ranked second in the group with 7 points. The last round is related to which of them will advance to the top 16 of the Champions League and who will play in the UEFA Cup. Of course, the other team in this group  The one who doesn't pay attention to this game is Deportivo. They have only accumulated one point so far and are not even qualified to enter the UEFA Cup - last season's semi-finals are enough to make people sigh.

    Originally, when the draw ceremony for this group came out, everyone thought that there would be nothing wrong with Olympiacos. Three of the top four last season were in this group, and it was estimated that even the worst team could make it to the UEFA Cup. Who knew that Olympiacos actually made it?  There is still a chance to advance to the top 16 now.

    Although Olympiacos and Monaco both have seven points, Olympiacos has the advantage in terms of the relationship between them. That is to say, as long as they can defeat Newcastle on the road, even if Monaco beats Deportivo La Coruna on the road.  Ten to zero can only go to the UEFA Cup.

    Both Pei Wei and Mourinho respect the performance of Olympiacos, but it¡¯s not easy for Monaco. After two games with them, Mourinho admired Deschamps.  After all, Monaco's strength this year is much worse than last year.

    Therefore, Mourinho still fielded a pre-determined lineup in this game - half main force and half substitute. Especially young players like Stewart and Taylor who had not had many playing opportunities were given the opportunity to play.  Coupled with last year's main players such as Dyer and Given, the strength of this lineup is not bad.

    Rivaldo scored a goal for Olympiacos in the first half - this news made Deschamps in Spain jump anxiously, although they played extremely well in the first half and were already 3-0 ahead of Deportivo  Runia, but as long as Olympiacos maintains the lead until the end, Deschamps will only cry.

    But after the start of the second half.  The news from Newcastle made Deschamps breathe a sigh of relief. Stewart equalized the score with a single shot - as long as there is a draw, Monaco can qualify.

    Olympiacos, who was forced to a desperate end, launched a fierce attack. Mourinho was not worried about being beaten by the away team at home - this situation is just enough to train this substitute defense line.  Well, especially young Taylor.

    ??For Premier League teams, players like Taylor who have been trained by themselves can occupy a place in the team even if they are not strong enough.  And Taylor will not think about leaving even if he comes on the bench - this is the benefit of the players he has trained.

    After withstanding the opponent's attack, Newcastle used their good defensive counterattack. In the last ten minutes of the final time, they relied on Dyer's single shot and Janas' long shot to score two consecutive victories. Olympiacos was unable to make a comeback. In the end, they could only  It's a pity to go to the UEFA Cup game.

    After this game, Newcastle only has one game left before Christmas, and that is the away game against Liverpool. Since Chelsea tied with Arsenal on the road in the last round of the league, Newcastle has already taken the lead.  The advantage extended to four points.  As long as they can win this game, Newcastle can win the Premier League half-time championship one round ahead of schedule.

    When was the last time Newcastle won a half-time title?  It seems like it's still the Keegan era

    But, this game is not easy to play.

    Although Liverpool¡¯s results this season are not very good.  Halfway through the schedule, they are only ranked seventh, but their results at home are terrifying, with seven wins and one draw in eight home games remaining unbeaten!  The home points scoring rate even exceeds that of Chelsea and Newcastle. If their poor away results hadn't held them back, their ranking would definitely be more than seventh.

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    "After this game is over, we will have a two-day Christmas holiday. For me, if I don't win before the holidays, I will definitely not be happy during this holiday. I  If you are not happy, you will not have a good life on the training ground I think you should know this. "

    Mourinho's words made the Newcastle players feel a little creepy. They believed that Mourinho could do such a thing. It seemed that in order to make the training after the holiday not so inhumane, the players had to hold back their full strength to make this game a success.  The game was won.

    &nbsp"Do you know about the 'Crazy Gang' Wimbledon?" Looking at the players who were all a little pale, Mourinho smiled slightly and suddenly asked someone who didn't seem to know.

    The problem.

    Not many people in the team know this name. After all, professional players only pay attention to the top leagues besides their own leagues. However, veterans like Shearer are extremely familiar with this name.

    "Everyone should know how brilliant Liverpool was in the 1980s." Mourinho started another seemingly unrelated topic: "At Anfield, they dominated England and the entire European continent. At that time, the entire  Europe is all red. They maintained an unbeaten record at Anfield for a long time, and they basically won by big scores. Wimbledon, at that time, could only be regarded as an ordinary strong team, but they were  , ended Liverpool's unbeaten record at Anfield At that time, there was a slogan at the entrance of the Anfield players' tunnel: 'This is Anfield', but under the leadership of captain Vinnie Jones, each of them had a sign on the banner.  He spit out a mouthful of phlegm and then went to play against Liverpool aggressively. In the end, they won.¡±

    "Eh-" Some players collectively made a disgusting sound, and Mourinho smiled: "Of course, I'm not encouraging you to take a mouthful of phlegm That would be a bit disgusting, but Wimbledon can win in Liverpool  Can't we do this when we are at our most glorious? You know, Liverpool lost to Manchester United and Chelsea in the previous games. I think we can't be worse than them."

    There was a soft laugh among the players. Yes, Newcastle's performance this season is the best in the Premier League - and even the best in Europe. They have accumulated 43 points in seventeen rounds. This score rate is already high.  It's scary.

    ??Besides, you can escape unscathed at Stamford Bridge, and Anfield is not as scary as Stamford Bridge now.

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    The game went extremely smoothly.

    In this game, Mourinho showed strong tactical command ability. In order to contain the attack of Liverpool captain Gerrard, he arranged three midfielders in the midfield. Essien tightly entangled Gera.  Germany, Makelele is responsible for cleaning up, and Janas is responsible for connecting the midfield and frontcourt, allowing Ibrahimovic to step forward to attract the attention of the opponent's two center defenders, but the main offensive force is left to Ribery and Nie Fei behind him.  The tactical play caught Liverpool off guard, and Liverpool head coach Adrianse began to feel the aggression of the young man Mourinho.

    Amid the cheers of the entire Liverpool fans, Newcastle showed as brave as their fans and continued to press through the midfield so that Liverpool's two forwards, Baros and Melo, had few chances to get the ball.  , and Ibrahimovic's frequent withdrawal from the penalty area also made it difficult for Liverpool's two central defenders Hyypia and Carragher. If they followed, the penalty area would be empty. If they did not follow, it would be impossible to leave Ibrahimovic, a dangerous person, alone.  Franck Ribery and Nie Fei messed up Liverpool's defense. Their speed and skill put Liverpool's defense, which had more strength but less dexterity, under tremendous pressure.

    In the 34th minute, Janas passed the ball directly to Nie Fei from midfield. Nie Fei received the ball and knocked on the door again. Ibrahimovi? missed it, and Ribery easily pushed the ball into the empty goal. Newcastle led 1-0.  .

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle used a beautiful counterattack and Nie Fei scored a single goal. It was 2-0. Newcastle seemed to have gained a considerable advantage without any effort, leaving the Anfield fans stunned.

    In fact, the current Liverpool is a bit similar to the former Newcastle. The players are all very capable players, but apart from Gerrard, they lack the kind of superstars who can make the final decision at critical moments, and Adriance failed to make the final decision.  This group of capable players has been kneaded into a strong whole. In front of the players with outstanding individual abilities and the tacit cooperation of Newcastle, they naturally seem to be out of step in every aspect, not to mention that Mourinho's tactical arrangements are so targeted.  Woolen cloth.

    Ten minutes later, Liverpool, who were attacking like crazy, finally relied on their captain Gerrard to get a goal back - it was a wonderful long shot from about 30 meters. Although Cech made a save, the goal was still missed.  After breaking through the ten-finger barrier, Liverpool fans saw hope of victory again.

    Liverpool fans were excited, but Mourinho and Pei Wei showed no signs of worry off the field. Mourinho even sighed and said: "Gerrard, what a good player and captain."

    Pei Wei nodded in agreement: "Never gives up, has comprehensive skills and a fighting spirit. More importantly, I see loyalty in him He has only been able to play in the UEFA Cup for several consecutive years. Even Irving left, but he stayed.  It¡¯s a pity¡±

    &nbsp; "It's a pity." Mourinho said leisurely: "Even this goal can only save them a little face."

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 702 Merry Christmas

    It makes sense for Rinho to say this. The Gerrard that Liverpool scored just now is a display of personal ability, rather than a victory in the overall confrontation. Such a display of personal ability will definitely not happen often, not to mention this goal.  The ball was enough to attract the attention of Newcastle players.

    Sure enough, Newcastle never gave Liverpool any chance in the next game. The two midfielders Makelele and Essien were tightly entangled with Gerrard. Under the pressure of these two defensive midfielders,  Under this situation, even Gerrard has no good way to get rid of it.

    After withstanding Liverpool's attack, Newcastle expanded the score through a set kick before the end. Hart took a free kick from the left. Lucio beat Hyypia and scored with a header. The 3-1 score was also the final one.  With the score, Newcastle won the Premier League half-time championship one round ahead of schedule. The 46 points obtained in 18 games is also a record in the history of the Premier League.

    "Well done."

    Mourinho was obviously in a good mood in the locker room after the game. He smiled and said to all the players: "Tomorrow is a holiday. You can have six days of rest We will start gathering on the afternoon of the 25th. I hope you will be there by then."  There will be no lateness¡­ Well, gentlemen, Merry Christmas.¡±

    The players cheered. Due to the special nature of the Premier League, it is not easy to get six days of vacation before Christmas. However, the price they have to pay is to play two consecutive games on the 26th and 28th.  league.

    Since we have a holiday.

    The players began to discuss with each other while changing clothes, where to take a good rest in the past few days - although it is impossible to rest for too long, it is also good to go to a place with beautiful scenery to rest for a few days with the family.  Well.

    Most of the players who live in Europe naturally choose to reunite with their families. Nie Fei did not discuss it with anyone else. He and Jian Ying have now settled in Newcastle. Like last Christmas, they spent Christmas with the boss and his family. This year he will definitely do the same.  It's the same choice.

    Sure enough, Pei Wei came over, patted Nie Fei on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Fei, invite Jian Ying to come to my house for Christmas I also invited Lucio, it will definitely be lively then."

    "Is it lively?" Nie Fei asked in surprise.  He knew what Pei Wei meant by "lively". It had to be at least dozens of people gathering to be considered lively. But now, even if there are only ten people from three families, is this considered lively?

    Pei Wei saw what he was thinking: "Don't worry, there will be other guests They are all your juniors, have you forgotten? Yunjia Tianyu's seventeenth-year-old echelon is training in Newcastle this season.  They are all still children, and it is inevitable that they will miss home. It is a good thing to get together. You and Lucio are both their idols and the elders of Yunjia Tianyu. The atmosphere will be more lively. ".

    =: He was busy with competition tasks and did not have any communication with the young players. Nie Fei consciously believed that this should be his obligation, as an old Yunjia Tianyu person.

    Pei Wei looked at him and suddenly said: "Do you feel a little guilty, don't you? Do you feel that you didn't take care of them? Do you feel that you are special? Do you feel that you should do something?"

    Pei Wei said something to Nie Fei and nodded. Then he came back to his senses and said dissatisfiedly: "Why am I no longer a thing"

    Pei Wei chuckled: "Whenever you feel guilty, go to the reserve team training ground more often - sometimes the power of idols is huge."

    ? .=.:.I¡¯ll just say it straight away if I¡¯m trying to do my part. It¡¯s not that I¡¯m unwilling to do these things.  "

    "You brat." Pei Wei smiled and gave him a shudder: "Your boss, how can I save such a large family fortune if I am not cunning These days, the landlord's family has no food left"

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    Long Bisheng and his friends followed the head coach Xia Liquan chattering, preparing to attend the party at the boss's house - they had been in England for nearly half a year, and during this half year, it was not that they had not been without  Go across the street - Pei Wei asked them to come to Newcastle for training not only to let them experience the atmosphere of European football in advance, but also to teach them the ability to live independently and communicate with other people, but after all, daily life is still relatively monotonous.  Of course everyone is excited to have such an opportunity now.

    Xia Liquan listened to a group of young men in the back making whimsical guesses about the decorations of Pei Wei's house.  Nor spoke.  There were only occasional laughs - some people with rich imagination and reading had already imagined Pei Wei's house as the Forbidden City.

    Xia Liquan used to be a relatively strict coach. He brought out Nie Fei, Ailin, Zhu Guosheng and others.  However, in the past ten years, I have suffered a lot of impact, and I have also accepted many new teaching methods and theories, and I have begun to pay attention to? Strictly combined, otherwise he would not be able to take the position of head coach of Yunjia Tianyu in the same age group.

    There are a lot of talents in Yunjia Tianyu.

    "Okay, boys, please be quiet - the boss is a very kind person and won't have any objections to your noise, but you should also be careful and don't be too lawless. The boss has children at home, so don't  It scared him."

    Hearing Xia Liquan's words, the players all fell silent. At this time, they had almost reached the door of Pei Wei's house. Pei Wei was already standing at the door to greet them with a smile.

    Pei Wei standing at the door seemed very natural, because he was such a person, and there was no need to put on a people-friendly image - but Su Mei thought that he was standing at the door waiting for the young players just to avoid decorating the courtyard.  of labor.

    Pei Wei's home is naturally very large, and the living room is also very large, but it is not enough to accommodate dozens of people, so Pei Wei and Su Mei discussed having a bonfire party in the courtyard, and everyone came anyway.  He is a young man and lives happily in this environment.

    Although a group of people who are specialized in this aspect were hired to operate it, Su Mei was still very busy as the hostess. She originally planned to ask Pei Wei to help, but Pei Wei shamelessly ran to the door and stayed there, looking pretty.  His name is Corporal Lixian.

    However, these little players were very touched when they saw the big boss standing at the door to greet them. After all, Pei Wei is their immediate boss's immediate boss's immediate boss. There is an unknown number of levels between them. He can stand at the door to greet them.  , even if it¡¯s just a show, it¡¯s not easy.

    Just like when the bird flu broke out in China, the Chinese government used whole chicken banquets at the state banquet. Although many people thought it was purely for show, it is not easy to do this, let alone senior leaders.  Ordinary people would not take the risk of eating chicken during that period.

    "See, I told you that our boss is a good person."

    Long Bisheng excitedly said to his teammates: "You still don't believe me when I told you last time. I must say that he only talked to me that day because he was bored."

    The teammates next to him looked at Long Bisheng speechlessly. Aren't these things he usually said just a joke? Probably only this simple-minded guy took these words seriously.

    Pei Wei also saw Long Bisheng at a glance at this time. He had no choice but to do it. A giant with a height of more than two meters would attract attention wherever he went. Moreover, the last conversation also left a good impression on Pei Wei. Regarding this  An honest, sincere and diligent young man, Pei Wei admired him very much, just as he admired Fei at that time, but the positions, characteristics and talents of these two people were completely different.

    After saying hello to Xia Liquan, Pei Wei smiled and slapped Long Bisheng hard on the back (no matter how high he was, he couldn't take the shot): "Young man, you've come to the UK too, that's good."

    There is a reason for Pei Wei to say this. Now Yunjia Tianyu has more than one team of echelon players of all ages. This is the first time that echelon players are sent to Newcastle to spend a year. They must be meticulous.  Select, select the best, most potential and most adaptable players of this age group to come to Newcastle, and Long Bisheng can appear in this team, at least the comprehensive strength can be ranked among the top forwards of this age group.  Several people, after all, Yunjia Tianyu's echelon is now the best echelon in the country. To stand out in this echelon, how can it be done without two brushes.

    ¡°Hehe, our head coach said the team needed a center, so he brought me here.

    " Long Bisheng smiled honestly: "Actually, we still have a few strong forwards in our team.  "

    In fact, what Long Bisheng said is true. In the past few years, many young forwards with excellent speed and skills have emerged in China, but there have been few traditional high center forwards. As a result, there are only a few authentic centers in Yunjia Tianyu's age group.  Only Long Bisheng was left. In order to let the players adapt to various tactics, Xia Liquan had no choice but to bring Long Bisheng to Newcastle. You must know that Long Bisheng's strength is really good in normal training games.  Not as good as several other forwards.

    However, Long Bisheng does train very hard, which is what Xia Liquan values. This coach who transitioned from an old-fashioned coach attaches great importance to attitude, so although Long Bisheng's talent can only be regarded as average,  Xia Liquan didn't look down on him because of this.

    "Okay, boys, welcome to my home." Pei Wei didn't know whether Long Bisheng was being modest or telling the truth. After all, he didn't have the discernment of a professional coach, so he changed the topic: "You are beautiful at a young age.  It is very hard to come to the UK across the ocean. I understand your situation. You usually don¡¯t have much entertainment, so it is very boring. Today, you just have a good rest, have fun, and have a good time.  A moment of relaxation?, can everyone agree?  "

    "Okay!" The players all shouted excitedly. Some of the bad ones were still thinking about what made them relax?  Could it be that the boss has prepared countless beautiful girls for us?  "Everyone, come in." Pei Wei said with a smile.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 703 The Era of Young People

    After Christmas, Newcastle is still very popular in the Premier League. As soon as they entered, other opponents in the league thought that Newcastle's team's condition had reached its peak some time ago. After Christmas, their condition will definitely decline slowly.  Yes, who knew that after Christmas, these guys would be in better shape

    The day after Christmas, Newcastle defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in an away game and continued to dominate the standings. What surprised people even more was that two days later, they relied on the team again at home.  Shearer's goal defeated third-place Arsenal 1-0, leading Arsenal by as many as 11 points!

    You must know that in the first nine rounds of the league, Arsenal was extremely prosperous. They dominated the standings with eight wins and one draw, the best start in Premier League history. However, after the twentieth round, they were actually eleven points behind Newcastle. If not  Chelsea is still strong in these two rounds. If they also win two consecutive games, Newcastle may expand their advantage to an outrageous level.

    Newcastle started the season with a good schedule and failed to meet any strong teams in the first twelve rounds. However, their results at that time could only be regarded as outstanding, not as terrible as they are now. When they started to encounter strong teams, everyone  Everyone thought that Newcastle's forward momentum would be blocked, but when they faced the four strong teams of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, Newcastle handed over an astonishing three wins and one draw!

    Coupled with the amazing winning rate against mid-to-lower teams.  It directly caused Newcastle to accumulate 52 points in twenty rounds!

    Chelsea¡¯s score of 48 points in 20 games is quite impressive. In previous years, they would have had no problem winning the winter championship. It is a pity that they encountered such a perverted Newcastle.

    After the Chinese New Year, in the next three rounds of the league, Newcastle's opponents will be mid-table teams again, and there will not be a tough away battle against Arsenal until the 24th round (the Premier League schedule is so abnormal,  The first cycle and the second cycle are completely different). Newcastle can try to grab points in the league before the start of the Champions League knockout rounds, and then attack the Champions League with all its strength after the start of the Champions League knockout rounds.  We are in an extremely favorable position in the league.

    And Mourinho did the same thing. He sent out all the main players in the league to score as many points as possible. For the League Cup and the FA Cup that had already started, Mourinho asked the substitutes to show off their skills.  This will not only prevent the main players from being too tired, but also allow the substitute players to get a chance to exercise, so that they will not become unfamiliar with the court because they have not played games for a long time.

    With the League Cup, FA Cup, League, and the upcoming Champions League, now is the time to make a choice.  Because no team can be sure to win all championships, how to choose important games to go all out and how to allocate players' playing time is a profound knowledge.  This is the difference between an excellent coach and an average coach.

    Especially for wealthy clubs that are eager for glory, it is quite difficult to master how to allow the main players to play a better role in key games without affecting the results in the league.

    It¡¯s okay for mid- and lower-tier teams. The coach only needs to let the players work hard game by game. Sometimes this is the reason why some mid-tier and lower-tier teams cannot continue, and for wealthy clubs.  If you don't get it right, it will be self-defeating. Leverkusen has a very painful experience with this.

    But Mourinho has a good grasp of the "degree". In the two league games on January 1st and January 3rd, he used all his main players to fight in these two league games. Newcastle scored two goals each.  After defeating Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion at home and away, he rested the main players in the following cup week, Newcastle lost to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.  In the third round of the FA Cup, they easily defeated Watford at home to advance to the next round.

    Giving up the League Cup is a decision the team has already made, because the League Cup final happens to be in the middle of the two Champions League quarter-finals.  Neither Pei Wei nor Mourinho wanted the championship they had won to affect the team's participation in the Champions League. They happened to run into an opponent that Chelsea might not be able to solve even with great efforts.  So Mourinho just sent out most of the substitutes and lost the game.

    Newcastle, which has been recuperating for more than a week, did not send all its main players in the twenty-third round of the league.  But they still relied on Shearer's penalty kick and Dawson's header to defeat Southampton 2-0 at home, winning their second seven-game winning streak in the league this season.  However, Chelsea's performance is still very strong. They relied on Lampard's brace to defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the away game, and they are still only four points behind Newcastle.

    And AhNerazzurri's performance was disappointing. They lost 0-1 to Botswana in the away game.

    Already fourteen points behind Newcastle, which makes their match against Newcastle in the twenty-fourth round seem of little practical significance. However, Manchester United performed extremely well after losing to Newcastle, winning nine out of ten league games.  With an amazing record of one win and one draw, they have now climbed to the fourth position, only one point behind Arsenal.

    The chasing after each other in the Premier League is dizzying. No matter who you are, if you slack off for a moment, you may be caught up by other teams. When Arsenal gets the best start in the history of the Premier League, who can think of them?  Halfway through the league, Newcastle were left behind by 14 points. Even Newcastle, which is now enjoying great success in the standings, dare not slack off. As long as they don't play well in two games, they might be caught up by Chelsea.

    Chelsea's hot pursuit behind him also made Mourinho very distressed. Fortunately, there is still a month until the start of the Champions League knockout rounds. If we can hold on at this time, when Chelsea also needs to be distracted from the Champions League,  It doesn't matter if Newcastle makes occasional mistakes in the league. After all, Arsenal and Manchester United are now more than ten points behind Newcastle. The only one that poses the greatest threat is Chelsea.

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    January 22, London, Highbury Stadium.

    Although Arsenal was already 14 points behind Newcastle before this round of games, Arsenal fans are still filled with great enthusiasm for this game. Arsenal will not be afraid of any team, even this team  Just defeated them a month ago.

    ¡°Because this is Highbury, this is the home of the gunmen.

    A few months ago, they were at the pinnacle of glory, breaking historical records, winning consecutive games, and scoring at least three goals against their opponents in almost every game. All the halo and honors were on them, and all the media paid homage to them.  , believes that Arsenal, with its exquisite play style and excellent offense, has led the trend of world football

    Just a few months later, everything changed. The media began to praise Newcastle's calm demeanor and Chelsea's solid defense and sharp counterattack. Some even cited the example of Greece's European Championship win in 2004 to prove that only solid defense can succeed.  Only under the premise can good results be achieved. To describe Arsenal as flashy, to describe Wenger as Don Quixote, and to say that he stubbornly uses offensive tactics, in this utilitarian world, can only be to wave a spear against windmills.  Crushed by the wheels of history.

    All Arsenal fans hate these media who take advantage of the situation, but they can't refute it - in the last two days of 2004, Newcastle's solid defense and fierce counterattack were what they were proud of.  The mercury-like offense was as if it had encountered a solid rock. It controlled nearly 60% of the ball possession rate but could not score a goal. Newcastle, on the other hand, relied on a set kick to resolve the battle - this game was as standard as a textbook.  The general defensive counterattack classic battle left Arsenal speechless, which also made Arsenal fans have greater hopes for this game.

    After that game, Wenger reluctantly admitted his defeat, but he finally said: "We will meet again after three rounds.

    "It seems that not only Arsenal fans are looking forward to this game, Wenger also hopes to use a home victory to vindicate himself!

    Compared with losses on the field, Wenger is more concerned about whether his football philosophy is outdated - a temporary defeat on the field is only temporary. If he loses twice in a season to Mourinho's defensive counterattack,  This may prove that Wenger's fast attack tactics are outdated. Although everyone in the circle knows that there are no outdated tactics in the world, only players who are not as strong as their opponents, but Wenger must make sure that his tactical style is not outdated no matter what.  !

    However, Wenger still admires Mourinho's solid midfield, full-court interception and quick and flexible counterattack tactics. He can see that this tactic will indeed create a lot of trouble for the offensive tactics he is good at.  trouble, the loss in that game was no accident.

    Thinking back to the 2002 World Cup, when he had a good chat with Mourinho and Benitez, Wenger felt that "time is not forgiving". These two young coaches, who were still a bit raw at the time, are now  They have become their two strongest opponents in the Premier League after Ferguson, and in this season's competition, these two "young people" actually suppressed their old rivals, Ferguson and themselves!

    "Is the age of young people coming soon?" Wenger smiled bitterly, but he quickly clenched his fists: "But now, it is not the time for us to withdraw from the stage!"

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 704 Cheers at Highbury

    Not only Wenger attaches great importance to this game, Mourinho also attaches great importance to it.

    In order to prepare for this game, he did not send all the main players in the last round of the league. Both Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei only played in the second half. This was an adjustment made to ensure their physical fitness and condition.

    Mourinho knows that games at Highbury have always been difficult. Highbury Stadium is not big. This has its disadvantages, that is, Arsenal's income from stadium operations has never been much, otherwise Arsenal would not  Money will be tightened to spend money on building a new stadium, but smallness has its advantages. The atmosphere at Highbury Stadium has always been very lively.

    In particular, he knows Wenger's character very well. Although the points gap between Arsenal and Newcastle is relatively large, it is not enough to make Wenger give up this game - he believes that Wenger is not willing to lose to him twice in one season.  .

    When he got Arsenal¡¯s playing list, he was even more certain of this.

    Goalkeeper Lehmann, defenders Sun Chenghai, Campbell, Toure and Ashley Cole, midfielders Pires, Ljungberg, Vieira and Fabregas, and the double forwards are composed of Henry and Adriano.

    This is definitely Arsenal's strongest lineup. It is precisely because of this lineup that Arsenal has been able to block and kill the gods and Buddhas in the first nine games of the season. The reason why there are frequent changes in the subsequent games  , it is because one or two people in this lineup will always be injured and unable to play, causing Arsenal's results to fluctuate continuously.

    However, this does not scare Mourinho.  Because he has a main lineup that is not inferior or even better.

    Goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Dawson, Lucio and Bernard, midfielders Makelele, Essien, Fei and Ribery, forwards Ibrahimovic and Drogba.

    Perhaps the degree of tacit understanding is not as good as the lineup that Wenger spent three years carefully building, but tacit understanding does not require much at the club level, just enough is enough, and this lineup is younger and more advanced than Arsenal's main lineup.  Energetic!

    Of course, the outcome can only be known on the court.

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    When players from Arsenal and Newcastle appeared at Highbury Stadium.  There were huge cheers from the stands at Highbury.

    Despite the recent poor situation, Arsenal fans still support their team extremely, especially as the defending champion and a veteran team, they are not willing to lose to the "upstart" Newcastle in any case.

    When referee Dunn blew the whistle to start the game, a huge sound immediately swept through the stands.

    The first to kick off was the home team Arsenal.

    If Newcastle's two midfielders are typical midfield meat grinders, then Arsenal's two midfielders are technical offensive players. Needless to say, Vieira is one of the best midfielders in the world, capable of both offense and defense.  .  Although Fabregas is only 17 years old, he has already played for Arsenal for two seasons, although his defense is not outstanding.  But the skills, overall perspective and powerful offensive ability he displayed on the court can make people easily forget his age.

    In previous games, Wenger generally would not send the two of them to play at the same time. He would always put a defensive midfielder with excellent defensive capabilities such as Flamini and Gilberto Silva next to them to protect them.  , and sending them both to play at the same time this time proves Wenger's determination to use offensive tactics at his home court.

    Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to such a formation. Both men have strong offensive and organizational skills, which means that Arsenal's offense is more difficult to prevent, but Vieira has never been a midfielder who does dirty work.  .  Fabregas's thin body also inhibits his outstanding performance on the defensive end. Sending them in the middle of the midfield means that there will definitely be loopholes in defense.

    After several back and forth kicks, the ball fell to Fabregas' feet. The young Spanish boy calmly held the ball in the midfield and observed the movements of his teammates.

    Essien rushed forward aggressively. Unlike Arsenal, Newcastle's two players in the middle of the midfield were more tasked with defending, and the task of organizing the offense was handed over to the two full midfielders.  Although Newcastle and Arsenal both play in parallel midfield positions, their tactics are very different.

    Seeing Essien rush up.  Fabregas wisely did not get into a physical confrontation with him.  Instead, after opening a gap, he distributed the ball to Henry who was pulled to the wing.

    Henry stopped the ball and turned around, not giving Makelele time to defend.  Directly distributed the ball to the left.

    Maicon was attracted by the cross-cutting Pires. Ashley Cole quickly stepped in and directly hit the ball after receiving the ball.At the end, the ball was passed far to the left side of Newcastle's penalty area!

    Ljungberg appeared at the landing point. He did not stop the ball because Bernard was very close to him, but directly headed the ball into the penalty area!

    Adriano's movement attracted the attention of Newcastle's two central defenders. Vieira quickly stepped in from the backcourt and volleyed directly near the penalty spot!

    He made a magical save. His height advantage was fully demonstrated in this save. He blocked the ball with both hands, then quickly got up and pressed the ball under his body before Henry's follow-up shot, which made the Arsenal fans  The cheers that were about to erupt turned into sighs!

    "Arsenal created a good opportunity in just one minute, and Cech's magical performance killed the goal!"

    "Pay attention to their back row!" Cech yelled at Makelele and Essien, and then threw the ball away.

    Soon Newcastle also completed an attack. After Ibrahimovic retreated, he passed to the right. Nie Fei forced his way into the penalty area under Cole's defense. Unfortunately, his pass was intercepted by the accurate Lehmann. Newcastle's attack was useless.  Return with success.

    After each had an attack, the two sides began to become cautious and continued to struggle in the midfield. Both sides' midfielders were very strong, and each happened to have a forward who was used to retreating and organizing attacks, which directly led to  The battle for midfield was unprecedentedly fierce.

    It wasn't until ten minutes later that the two sides had their first shot. Pires broke through and passed back. Henry took a long shot thirty meters away from the goal. Makelele interfered well with his national team teammates. Henry  The long-range shot went too far, and Newcastle fans booed, but were quickly silenced by Arsenal fans with even louder applause.

    Five minutes later, Dawson kicked down Vieira who was holding the ball in the back. There were boos in the stands. Referee Dunn showed him a yellow card. Dawson walked back dissatisfied and muttered: "Damn,  It was obviously him who brought his feet over"

    "Okay, you have to be careful, if you take another one, we will be in trouble!" Lucio pushed on his back and said loudly.

    "I know, I will be careful." Dawson nodded: "This guy is really cunning."

    Henry¡¯s direct free kick bypassed the wall, but did not bypass Cech¡¯s hand. The Czech goalkeeper easily confiscated the ball.

    During this period, Arsenal's offense was very fierce, suppressing Newcastle's two wingers and having to come back to help defend. However, Cech's performance was still brave, and Arsenal's several shots failed to escape his fingers.

    "Dawson has a bit of trouble marking Henry." Pei Wei said: "It's okay just to stay in the penalty area. If Henry pulls out, he will be in trouble. Our two defensive midfielders are also under great defensive pressure and cannot help him.  busy."

    "That's true, but their defensive pressure is equally greatCampbell is attracted by Drogba, and Toure is not Ibrahimovic's opponent. Now it depends on who can seize the opportunity better.

    "Mourinho said with a frown.

    It seems that Wenger is determined to use offense to suppress Newcastle's counterattack. Newcastle's two forwards are not very fast. In fact, the most threatening during the counterattack are the two full-backs Fei Fei and Ribery. Now  Arsenal gradually gained the initiative in the midfield, and the two full midfielders were forced to go back to help defend, and the threat of natural counterattacks was greatly reduced.

    "It seems that the professor has been preparing for this game for a long time. No wonder he would rather risk weakening the defense and arrange four offensive players in the midfield! What should I do?"

    Mourinho was thinking quickly. At this time on the field, Arsenal launched another attack!

    The ball fell at the feet of Vieira, and Makelele stepped forward to greet him. The French national team's midfielder partners now have their own masters on the court, and naturally they will not be polite to each other.

    Although he is more than 20 centimeters shorter than Vieira, Makelele believes that his physical fitness will not be worse than that of his opponent, so he chose to stick up immediately, making it difficult for Vieira to control the ball smoothly!

    But Vieira is also familiar with him - he knows the consequences of being entangled with this compatriot, but he had no intention of relying on his own breakthrough to organize the offense.

    When Makelele rushed up, Vieira raised his foot and passed a through ball!

    Fabregas didn¡¯t know when he had rushed to the edge of the penalty area, and Vieira¡¯s pass found him smoothly!

    Essien came up to defend Cesc Fabregas, but the Spanish boy kept passing the ball directly into the penalty area!

    The ball accurately fell between Newcastle's goalkeeper and defender, and Henry immediately rushed forward the moment Cesc Fabregas passed the ball!

    Dawson was a step slower, Henry had alreadyHe got rid of his defense and caught up with the ball!

    Dawson, who did not dare to commit a foul, did not have time to stop Henry's shot. Henry caught up with the ball and then made a beautiful push shot with his left foot. Cech could not save Newcastle this time, and the ball flew into the goal past his fingertips!

    The moment Henry scored, there was a huge cheer from Highbury!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 705: Man¡¯s calculation is not as good as God¡¯s calculation

    "Viera passed the ball straight Cesc Fabregas passed the ball into the penalty area again! Precise pass! Henry stepped in and shot the ball went in! Goal! Thierry Henry! The King of Highbury!  Arsenal take the lead! A brilliant 'Arsenal goal'!"

    Henry was galloping around Highbury Stadium, and the Arsenal fans in the stands saluted their king with continuous cheers. This seemed to be destined to be Henry's stage. In any other place, Henry's achievements were far inferior.  obtained on this site.

    Mourinho shook his head. Wenger's tactics were really effective. Dawson was completely unable to keep up with Henry. But Arsenal couldn't just play such a subtle coordination, otherwise they would  It¡¯s not as if the points gap with Newcastle is so big now.

    The game restarted and Newcastle began to counterattack, but Arsenal used fierce pressing to suppress Newcastle's attacks on both wings. Sun Chenghai and Ashley Cole are both full-backs with strong one-on-one capabilities, while Vieira is like an iron wall.  He also built a line of defense in front of the penalty area, using his height and stealing ability to constantly disrupt Newcastle's offense.

    With Newcastle pressing forward.  Arsenal instead launched a defensive counterattack. After having enough sprint space, Henry's personal breakthrough with the ball was simply unstoppable. If Makelele, Maicon and others hadn't taken turns to help Dawson defend, he would have been carrying a ball on his back.  Dawson, who received a yellow card, was extremely passive in defense.

    Before the game, the evaluation of this game was basically 50-50, and even favored Newcastle - Newcastle has now won seven games in a row and is very impressive, and their away results this season are as good as at home -  They are all unbeaten, and even at Anfield and Stamford Bridge they performed equally well.  Three points from Anfield, one point from Stamford Bridge and Arsenal?  Just in the previous round, they lost to Bolton in an away game, and were tied with Manchester City at home in the last round More importantly, at Arsenal's home court, Newcastle can fully display their defensive counterattack tactics.  The result of the game is likely to be a Mourinho-style victory - Arsenal gain the advantage on the field and Newcastle win, just like what happened at St James' Park a month ago.

    But the current situation is that Arsenal not only took the lead on the scene.  They also got a real lead - Newcastle has not been able to create any threatening offense so far, but Arsenal not only had several threatening shots, but also scored a beautiful goal.

    Twenty-three minutes.  Cole stepped forward with the assist and passed it to Ljungberg. Ljungberg cleverly passed the ball across the middle. Henry took the ball at the top of the penalty area and suddenly lobbed the ball into the far corner. Fortunately, Cech was tall and had long arms to push the ball out of the baseline.  Henry took a corner kick and Campbell headed high.

    Two minutes later, Adriano, who switched positions with Henry and exited the penalty area, blasted the goal 25 meters away.  The ball was blocked by Dawson with his body, and Lucio immediately made a big kick to clear the ball.

    It wasn't until the 30th minute that Newcastle created a truly threatening attack. Essien passed the ball in the midfield. After receiving the ball, Ibrahimovic forced a breakthrough to the bottom line under Toure's defense, and then unexpectedly passed the ball out of the penalty area.  Fei took a long shot under the interference of Vieira, and Lehmann made two consecutive saves to suppress the ball.

    The disadvantage in the midfield forced Newcastle players to use more foul methods to prevent the opponent's attack. In the 35th minute, Bernard fouled Vieira.  In the 37th minute, Ribery fouled Henry - Newcastle's two French players were not polite to their compatriots.

    This situation also caused strong dissatisfaction among Arsenal fans.  Their boos were overwhelming.  But Newcastle's players still have this psychological quality - five minutes later, Ribery once again tackled Vieira in the midfield.  The referee Dunn showed a yellow card.

    This time, even Wenger couldn't stand it anymore. He stared at Mourinho fiercely and yelled: "Is this your football? Jose?"

    "This is modern football, professor." Mourinho shrugged and replied.

    Wenger was choked, but Arsenal¡¯s style of play is not that good. At least several large-scale fights in the Premier League occurred during the games between Arsenal and Manchester United.

    Arsenal players are indeed not easy to deal with. Soon, Ljungberg also received a yellow card for a retaliatory foul on Ribery. Although they both played in Yunjia Tianyu, Ljungberg left  When Franck Ribery came, there was no friendship between them, not to mention that now they have their own masters on the court.

    The first half of the game ended with constant fouls and gunpowder from both sides. Arsenal maintained a one-goal lead until the halftime break.

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    "I have to emphasize again - this game is very difficult." Mourinho's first words in the locker room were like this: "We seem to have unlimited glory now, but don't forget that there is a tail behind us.  If we are not careful, we may be overtaken by the opponent. Therefore, we have to play like a Champions League final. They now have the advantage on the field and they are doing better in the midfield.  We're better, so we can't get too involved with them in the midfield - that's their strength."

    After making a few strokes on the tactical board, Mourinho said: "Nie Fei, Frank, in the second half you have to be more active and move forward. Don't get too entangled with them in the midfield. Try to stay in the frontcourt."  Pull and disrupt their tactical arrangement! The two full-backs need to press more to suppress the attack of Ljungberg and Pires! The key to the battle now is the two wings. If we can take advantage on the wings,  Then the threat of our two centers will be greater. Didier, you can change positions with Ibra to disrupt their defense. When their defense shows flaws"

    Mourinho slammed his hands together: "Kill them!"

    "Kill them!"

    The disadvantage in the first half was also intolerable for Newcastle's players. They had never experienced anything like this in the first half of the season - they had always played with their opponents, and in the first half Assen  Nathan gave them a taste of this. Newcastle players are all arrogant, how can they tolerate such a situation!

    Pei Wei next to him heard something was wrong. Mourinho had been emphasizing how to attack, but did not say what to do defensively. With the momentum and state shown by Arsenal in the first half of the offense, Newcastle was  If we don't strengthen our defense while strengthening our offense, we will be beaten by Arsenal.

    After the players walked out, Pei Wei asked Mourinho this question. Mourinho shrugged his shoulders: "Can we win by defending alone? And now we are behind, don't think  Wenger couldn't defend this goal And our passivity in the first half was not only a defensive problem, but the most important thing was our inability to attack. If we couldn't use offense to suppress the opponent's offense, we would definitely die.  very ugly."

    Pei Wei nodded silently. This is indeed the case now. Arsenal played a perfect first half and got everything they wanted. This also allowed them to use any tactics with ease in the second half of the game.  , Newcastle can only passively accept the move.

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    After the start of the second half, Newcastle launched a fierce attack from the first minute. The momentum they displayed in the attack shocked the Arsenal fans.

    Arsenal also seemed to be stunned by Newcastle. Newcastle created three threatening shots within ten minutes, which was completely different from the sluggishness in the first half.

    But at this time, it entered Lyman's performance period.

    In the 48th minute, Toure fouled Ibrahimovic at the edge of the penalty area. Nie Fei's free kick from 20 meters passed the wall beautifully, but was saved by Lehmann with one palm. Campbell quickly made a clearance and Essien intercepted in front of the penalty area.  The ball was shot from a long distance again, and Lehmann stood up and held the ball in his arms.

    Three minutes later, Newcastle played a wonderful combination. Franck Ribery made a direct pass from the center. Drogba retreated to play the ball. Ibrahimovic launched a beautiful through ball. Nie Fei quickly stepped in to form a single goal. Facing Lehmann's challenge,  Shooting into the far corner, Germany's No. 2 national goalkeeper reached out and touched the ball under seemingly impossible circumstances. The ball slightly changed direction and hit the outside of the goalpost and bounced back into the penalty area. Lehmann got up from the ground again and pressed the ball firmly against him.  Down.

    Two minutes later, he used a wonderful sideways rescue to block Drogba's shot at the goal line. While winning huge applause from Arsenal fans, it also left Mourinho and Pei Wei speechless.

    "Damn, your reaction is so fast!"

    After seeing Lehmann use his feet to block Ibrahimovic's low shot in the penalty area, Pei Wei couldn't help shouting. In Pei Wei's view, if Lehmann can perform at this level in every game, then he may  Kahn has long been snatched away as the main player of the national team, and there is no need to wait for 2006 to take the lead in the national team for the first time.

    Mourinho bit his lip and said nothing. He was more disappointed than Pei Wei, because Pei Wei couldn't see that it was Arsenal's luck that Lehmann broke out at this time, because Wenger probably didn't think of himself either.  The defeat will launch a fierce attack at the beginning of the second half. If we can seize this opportunity to tie the score, then the game will return to its original starting point, and Newcastle will be able to fight against the opponent more easily.??.

    But Lehmann¡¯s heroic performance killed all this. After Wenger made adjustments, it would be very difficult for Newcastle to get so many opportunities.

    "It's not as good as God." Mourinho could only sigh helplessly in his heart.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 706 Failure

    Newcastle did not expect it when they risked their lives and started attacking at the beginning of the second half.

    So when Newcastle created several shooting opportunities in a row, although Wenger's expression remained motionless, his heart seemed to be beating violently out of his chest.

    Lehmann¡¯s outstanding performance made Wenger relieved. He had no time to react just now, but now he has a good way.

    He stood up and made a gesture to Henry, the captain on the field. Henry nodded, indicating that he understood.

    Wenger¡¯s response method is very simple, that is to launch a counterattack to knock down Newcastle¡¯s arrogance!

    Just now, Newcastle pressed very high when attacking, and both full-backs pressed up. If they don't suffer a little pain in time, it will be difficult to suppress them after Newcastle gains momentum.

    Football matches, to put it bluntly, are a war between suppression and counter-suppression, a battle for time and space, suppressing the opponent's offensive space, and trying to increase your own offensive space. This is the way to win.

    Coaches like Wenger and Mourinho will naturally not pin their hopes of victory on illusory luck.

    Lehmann took a goal kick. This time he did not kick the ball with a big kick, because although Arsenal's two forwards in the frontcourt were both very tall, they had no advantage in the fight for the header. Not only did Newcastle's two defenders  He is not at a disadvantage against any opponent in terms of height, and his heading skills are also very good.

    Sun Chenghai received the ball and saw Ribery rushing toward him.  He quickly handed the ball to Cesc Fabregas in the middle. The Spanish kid did not let the ball stay at his feet for long, but passed the ball directly to Henry on the left side of the front court.

    Arsenal's counterattack was very fast. When Henry got the ball, Newcastle only had Maicon, Makelele and Dawson defending in the half, and Makelele had just returned to defend from the opponent's half.

    Maicon was almost got rid of by Henry in the blink of an eye. The French forward was at his peak. Although Maicon was in good physical condition, he lacked some defense and it was still difficult for him to stop the lightning-like power of the King of Highbury.  General breakthrough.

    As long as there is enough space, Henry's quick start breakthrough is quite difficult to deal with, not only because of its speed.  His ability to accelerate and change direction quickly is also second to none among active forwards, and he often performs great performances in which he passes several opponents' players and scores goals in a row.

    So when Henry took the ball and started to start, Mourinho and Pei Wei's hearts "knocked" at the same time.

    In this position, in this distance, in this situation

    Sure enough, Maicon, who was the first to rush forward, was quickly broken through by Henry. Although he immediately turned around and chased Henry, with Henry's acceleration, even if Maicon ran without the ball, it would be difficult to catch up with him. Macklay  Len was running back as hard as he could.  But his speed is not as fast as Maicon.

    In other words, except for goalkeeper Cech, there is no one who can stop Henry from moving forward.  Dawson was alone.

    Reminiscent of the way Dawson was swayed around by Henry in the first half, I'm afraid even Newcastle won't have high hopes.

    Dawson stepped forward. Needless to say, he also knew that his task was extremely important - to defend Henry's breakthrough and not let him pose any threat to the gate guarded by Cech - in fact, this was also  It's not difficult, at least now he hasn't entered the penalty area and you can use foul tactics to stop him.  But now that Dawson has a yellow card, he doesn't dare to make a big move.

    In the current situation, if Newcastle is still missing one person, then I am afraid that the gods will not be able to help Newcastle win.

    "I should have replaced him with Kufuor or Taylor." Mourinho thought helplessly. At least Kufuor is much more experienced, and he is not afraid of fouls.

    Mourinho overlooked one thing - maybe Kufuor has more experience than Dawson now, but Dawson has the courage unique to young people - stimulated by courage, he may be able to do better than usual.  Much more.

    Dawson approached cautiously and did not pounce like an average English defender.  Then he was shaken away by Henry with small skills - he kept a medium distance from Henry because what he wanted to do now was not to steal the ball.  But to slow down Henry.

    Seeing Dawson's posture.  Henry felt a little regretful in his heart. He really hoped that Dawson would just pounce on him.  Then I can shake him off easily. Now it seems that that situation will not happen anymore.

    But this situation is also childish for Henry. He has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League for so long.Of course, Henry didn't just have a brush. He didn't slow down, but started a series of small steps - Henry once used this extraordinary method to shake four Tottenham Hotspurs in a row in the London Derby.  Thorns defender breaks the goal

    Although Dawson is very good, in Henry's opinion, he did not stop himself

    After making two very realistic fake moves to break into the middle of the penalty area, Henry quickly moved the ball to the side. For a shooter like him, a smaller angle does not have much impact.

    But Dawson¡¯s explosive power and reaction surprised Henry. After being shaken by Henry, Dawson moved sideways and stopped in front of Henry!

    Henry dunked the ball back with some helplessness. He had no chance to break through. After Dawson blocked it, Maicon behind him had already chased back at high speed, and was about to form a front-to-back double-team.

    With a quick glance, Henry saw his partner Adriano outflanking him from the other side, so he immediately chose to pass the ball - if he didn't pass the ball in time, Makelele would have almost returned to his defense.  When it is two against three, the possibility of scoring a goal will be much smaller.

    Makelele, who was immersed in running wildly, felt that his lungs were blowing out like an old bellows. He ran back to defend with all his life. He couldn't do much now. Just as he was running wildly  When he reached the top of the penalty area, he happened to see Henry's pass flying past his eyes!

    Without any time to think, Makelele immediately left the ground and made a flying tackle, about to intercept the ball in the middle!

    The ball hit Makelele's calf and bounced into the sky. Adriano reacted quickly and immediately jumped up and shot the ball in the air!

    Cech made a wonderful save, his fingertips touched the ball, and the ball changed direction and flew out of the baseline!

    Until this moment, Mourinho and Pei Wei were relieved, while Wenger suddenly raised his hand with a look of regret on his face.

    But for Arsenal, this attack is enough to warn Newcastle not to be too arrogant - this is Highbury!

    After this counterattack, Newcastle's offensive momentum eased, and Arsenal did not attack like they did in the first half - it seemed that the offense in the first half was also very draining for them.

    But now this situation is very unfavorable for Newcastle. The leading Arsenal can just grind with Newcastle until the end of the game, but Newcastle does not have such capital.

    The current situation has become like this. Newcastle is desperately trying to strengthen its offense and use fast-paced offense to find loopholes in Arsenal's defense. However, Arsenal is desperately trying to slow down the pace of the game and take their time with Newcastle.  In the midfield entanglement, Newcastle will definitely suffer from such entanglement, because Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ can't help much offensively, Essien also has better defensive ability than offensive ability, and Arsenal's four midfielders are all technical.  Players, even Vieira's skills are much better than Makelele's.

    Faced with this situation, Mourinho quickly changed his tactical policy and asked Ribery to move forward to play as a winger. The midfield organization was left to Nie Fei alone, who tried his best to pass through the midfield to deal with Arsenal.  put pressure on the goal, but Campbell, whose condition has declined significantly since the beginning of this season, showed his peak state in this game. He seemed to be in a good position against the tall and strong Drogba, plus a godly help.  Lehmann, Newcastle passed the long ball for a long time and still couldn't score a goal.

    Although the situation on the field still seemed evenly divided, as time went by, the situation developed in a direction that was not conducive to Newcastle - no one cared about the goal when they conceded the first goal, but from now on, in the first half,  Henry's goal seemed decisive.

    It¡¯s not that Mourinho didn¡¯t make adjustments. He replaced Makelele with Janus to strengthen his midfield control, and then replaced Drogba with Shearer, who was beaten to death by Campbell, but he still  Unable to change the disadvantage on the field.

    When there were ten minutes left in the game, Mourinho broke the boat and replaced Bernard with Larsson, the last forward on hand, but Wenger also made immediate adjustments and replaced Swiss central defender Senderos.  Adriano and Gilberto Silva replaced Fabregas, and Arsenal began to switch to full defense.

    In the last ten minutes, Newcastle launched a fierce attack, but Arsenal defended extremely tightly. Even goalkeeper Cech joined the attack at the last moment, but there was still no way to defeat Arsenal's defense.

    When the final whistle sounded, Mourinho had no choice but to accept the defeat. He made no mistakes in the tactical arrangement, but in this gameSenna's players performed surprisingly well, while Newcastle's players were probably a little slack due to their winning streak in the previous period. They were not as good as Arsenal's players in performance. In the absence of an obvious gap in strength, the quality of the players' performance determines  victory in this game

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 707 Who is the one who changes the clouds and rains?

    "At Highbury Stadium, Newcastle suffered their first defeat in the league this season. Relying on Henry's goal, the defending champions defeated last season's runners-up Newcastle. After losing this game, Newcastle still ranked first  First place in the standings, but their advantage has been reduced to one point."

    "Terrible Chelsea! In a game in the 24th round, Chelsea defeated Portsmouth with a clean 3-0 at home. Italian striker Toni scored twice, and Dutch Peter Pan Ruben added the icing on the cake.  , After this round, Chelsea has won seven consecutive victories without conceding a goal. After Newcastle's defeat, they became the only team in the Premier League to remain undefeated in the league this season!"

    "Gorgeous combined with practicality has become the key to Arsenal's victory. The defending champion swept away the decline in the previous round in this game. They gave the leader Newcastle no chance in the game! Wenger proved to everyone with facts that  Arsenal¡¯s tactics are not outdated!¡±

    Mourinho and his Newcastle began to taste what Arsenal had experienced after losing before - just losing one game, except for Newcastle's local media, public opinion began to exclaim, "Newcastle's crisis has already  arrival."

    "If losing a game was the end of the world, then there wouldn't be a great team in the world. I'm happy to see that Newcastle fans are still supporting the team firmly because they know it. For us,  There is something more important than a win," Mourinho said in an interview.

    "It would be unfair to question the hard work of the entire team just because of a loss in one game." Pei Wei also firmly stood on Mourinho's side during the interview: "  We didn't perform badly at Highbury. It's just that Arsenal performed better. That's normal. Sometimes losses can be a valuable asset for the future.  We will definitely win the league championship at the end of the season and any difficulties will only be temporary.¡±

    Mourinho didn't pay too much attention to this defeat. The first reason is that this defeat is a "crime other than a war" in Chinese terms. The Arsenal players are in great shape and Newcastle did not have any problems in the game.  Dadi makes mistakes, and this kind of failure is difficult to avoid.

    Secondly, for Mourinho, he has lost a game now.  It's better than losing at the critical moment of competing for the championship - there is still a chance to make up for the loss now, but if you lose at that time, there is no way to make up for it.

    Mourinho¡¯s only regret is.  After losing this game, Newcastle could not go unbeaten for a season like Arsenal did last season, and they had a chance to surpass Arsenal's 49 unbeaten games - including the two games in the second half of last season.  Ten games unbeaten, Newcastle has remained unbeaten for 43 rounds. If they had not lost in this round, Newcastle would very likely surpass Arsenal's new record. Unfortunately, Arsenal used their performance to maintain it.  own records.

    Mourinho also noticed that the main players were not excited enough on the court and the main players needed to rest.  So in the FA Cup match on the following Sunday, Mourinho sent out most of his substitutes, and the team naturally lost to Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup and was eliminated.  FA Cup.

    So far, Newcastle have been eliminated from both the League Cup and the FA Cup.  Mourinho can now focus all his energy on the league and Champions League.

    Three days later.  Newcastle travel to Manchester for the first time this season.  But their opponent is not Manchester United, but another team in Manchester, Manchester City.

    The situation in Manchester City is not very good this season. They also lost their top scorer Anelka during the winter transfer. This weird-tempered French genius began to become restless after spending two and a half seasons in Manchester City.  Keegan could no longer tolerate this free and so-called genius. After paying a price of seven million pounds, Turkey's Fenerbahce became the sixth club for the Frenchman in his career - and he was only  Only twenty-five years old.

    However, after getting rid of this trouble, Manchester City achieved a good record of two wins, one draw and one loss in four league games in 2005, including a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the away game. Young winger Wright Phillips won in the third round.  Four goals were scored in the league, and veteran Fowler was also in good form. Their outstanding performance made Manchester City fans quickly forget about the Frenchman.

    In this game, Mourinho sent out the double-talented partnership of Shearer and Drogba, supported by Robert and Nie Fei behind them. This offensive lineup achieved miraculous results at the beginning. After a period of siege, Shearer  After receiving Nie Fei's long pass from midfield, Le usedA move similar to Gascoigne's dribbling pass in the championship game against Scotland shook Thatcher away, and then used a trademark heavy right foot to break through the door guarded by James.  It's Shearer's 250th goal in the Premier League!

    This is Shearer's 250th Premier League goal and the 190th goal he has scored for Newcastle in all competitions. The 34-year-old Shearer is still continuing his scoring streak.  Myth continues its own legend of immortality.

    But in the subsequent games, Manchester City dominated the field, especially Wright, who has performed well recently. Phillips also performed equally well in this game. His breakthrough on the right was full of threats. Berner  Although Germany tried its best, it was still unable to defend the young winger's breakthrough.

    Mourinho's two substitutions were all used to deal with Phillips. He first replaced the veteran Robert with the faster, younger and more impactful Jordan Stewart, hoping to suppress him through his breakthrough.  Stop Phillips' attack, and then replace Bernard, who has already received a yellow card, with Hart to ensure the defensive strength on the left.

    But even so, it couldn't restrain Phillips, who was already playing crazy. The young Englishman turned the right wing into his own corridor, and his outstanding performance not only restrained Newcastle's attack and defense on the left wing, but also allowed Newcastle to  The attacks from the center and right also weakened.

    In football matches, either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind. Therefore, although "offense is the best defense" may not be entirely correct, it is at least half correct. An excellent offense can at least contain the opponent's offense to a certain extent.  .

    Mourinho¡¯s face was ashen as he watched Phillips playing vigorously on the court, almost single-handedly turning the whole situation around - this situation is the most helpless for the coach.

    Finally, in the 75th minute of the second half, Phillips broke into the penalty area, Lucio fouled in desperation, the referee decisively awarded a penalty kick, and Fowler took the penalty kick to equalize the score.

    In the end, Newcastle could only accept the result of being tied by Manchester City in the away game. In another game, Chelsea did not miss this opportunity. They relied on Deco's long-range shot in the fifth minute to beat Blackburn 1-0.  While achieving the longest eight-game winning streak of the season, he also reversed Newcastle and climbed to the top of the standings!

    After this round, all the praise fell on Chelsea. Public opinion unanimously believed that with Chelsea's current state, after reaching the top of the list, it would be difficult for other teams to catch up with them. However, they had enjoyed great success before and recently.  However, Newcastle, which has been winless in three consecutive games (including the FA Cup), may repeat the mistakes of 1996 and lose the advantage in the previous games in one fell swoop. Historically, Newcastle is such a psychologically fragile team.  !

    But they forgot one thing. The character of a team is often determined by their head coach. Newcastle's current head coach is not the somewhat fragile Keegan, but Mourinho who is as strong and calm as a piece of granite.  profound!

    Four days later, Newcastle relied on Jenas's goal in the last minute to beat Charlton 2-1 at home, ending their two-game winless run in the league. Chelsea, who had previously won eight consecutive games without conceding a goal, despite  They maintained their clean sheet record, but ended their winning streak - they were tied 0-0 by Manchester City at home, once again giving up the top spot in the standings to Newcastle!

    The media who were still boasting about Chelsea's "difficult to shake advantage" in the last game were speechless. They didn't expect that Chelsea would only maintain the lead for four days, and forget what they said within a few days.  It's a little too difficult

    In desperation, the media can only focus on Manchester City - this team from Manchester performed well when facing the top four in the standings. In the last five rounds, they encountered Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle.  The top three teams all drew with their opponents. There are really not many Premier League teams that can do this. They also tied with Manchester United in the Manchester derby in the first half of the league. It is no exaggeration to say that they are currently ranked tenth.  Manchester City's performance in these rounds has earned it the title of "touchstone for the league championship".

    From this perspective, this blue army is the game-changer in the Premier League this season.

    A week later, the results of the Premier League once again made these media want to slap themselves in the face - the top four in the league all won. They considered the touchstone Manchester City to lose 0-2 at home to Manchester United without temperament, and the points fell to third place.  Twelve.

    "These guys, they are the ones who can change everything." Pei Wei said sarcastically.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 708 The boos at Camp Nou

    Won two consecutive victories to stop the decline, but Mourinho is not too satisfied. In his vision, even if he does not expand his lead at this time, he must at least ensure a four-point advantage before the new year. In fact,  Newcastle has done quite well, but Chelsea's results are even better. They have won one more game than Newcastle after the New Year. The one-point advantage is not enough to let Newcastle's players breathe a sigh of relief.

    The most important thing is that the knockout stage of the Champions League is about to begin. After winning the championship last year, Mourinho has no reason to relax in this competition. The Champions League is different from the FA Cup and League Cup. Not only does it have  Higher honor also means more generous income.

    Fortunately, there is an FA Cup match before the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and Newcastle has already been eliminated in this competition. In other words, Newcastle can play well before the first round.  Take a break and recharge your batteries to conquer your opponents.

    But, this opponent is not so easy to conquer.

    Perhaps it was because they felt that Newcastle's three opponents in the group stage were too unsatisfactory, allowing Newcastle to easily qualify two rounds ahead of schedule and win the first place in the group one round ahead of schedule. UEFA ranked the strongest among the eight second-placed teams in the group.  One team was allocated to Newcastle.  After the match came out, Pei Wei was so angry that he wanted to scold his mother.

    His acquisition of Newcastle was low-key enough. He did not buy whoever he wanted like Abramovich's Chelsea did, and used checks to the point where every giant in Europe was in danger. Nor did he think that he could rely on money like Abramovich did.  He can create a giant that dominates Europe, but why does Chelsea's experience in history rest on his own head?  Isn't it just winning a European Champions Cup? As for deliberately dealing with Newcastle?

    No one knows better than Pei Wei how strong Barcelona has been in the two seasons since the beginning of this season - the La Liga championship this season, the La Liga and Champions League double championship next season - such brilliant results are simply amazing.  It can be regarded as a dynasty, more importantly.  Now Barcelona has the strength to win the championship but does not have the honor of the championship. This team is even more terrifying because their players have a strong motivation to get any honor they want.

    Complaints are complaints.  Pei Wei also knows the significance of UEFA's arrangement. In any case, they do not want a team in Europe to sweep everything.  Among the teams that won all the championships, Real Madrid in the Galacticos era always met Bayern in the knockout rounds and group stages, because Bayern was the only team with the highest winning rate against Real Madrid at that time.

    The same was true for Chelsea later. Even if Pei Wei kept a low profile, Newcastle would inevitably become the target of public criticism after winning last year's Champions League.

    Now that the match has come out, it is useless for Pei Wei to be angry again. After all, Newcastle plays in a competition hosted by UEFA and must abide by the rules set by the other party - even if these rules are sometimes not so fair.

    So after learning about this matchup, Newcastle began to prepare for this game - Mourinho also attaches great importance to this game. The reason is very simple. Barcelona can be said to be the starting point of his coaching career, where he  learned a lot.  It was not pleasant when he left. It was for this reason that he was even more eager to defeat this opponent.

    ??Regarding the two Mars-colliding contests between Chelsea led by Mourinho and Barcelona led by Frank Rijkaard this season in history.  Even after such a long time, Pei Wei's memory is still fresh, but he does not think that Newcastle will definitely pass the risk as it did in history.

    He has already affected history.  Mourinho is not leading Chelsea. Although Newcastle now has several players from Chelsea in history, Barcelona is not that Barcelona. At least Deco, the absolute main force of Barcelona in history, is not in Barcelona now.

    Since history has changed, to paraphrase Li Ning¡¯s advertising slogan, everything is possible.

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    February 24th, Camp Nou.

    At 8:30 pm local time in Spain, a match in the first leg of the 2004-05 European Champions Cup quarter-finals was played in one of the most famous stadiums in Europe, which can accommodate nearly 99,000 people (originally No.  Campo can accommodate 115,000 people and is the largest professional football stadium in Europe. After converting all standing seats into seats in 1999, the capacity has been reduced. It is the professional football stadium in Europe that can accommodate the largest number of fans)  The Camp Nou was packed an hour before the game started.

    Newcastle fans arriving from afar

    Ten thousand people, there is an old saying in China that goes "Ten thousand people, boundless",?A number that cannot be ignored anywhere, but at Camp Nou, 10,000 Newcastle fans seem so insignificant.

    ? Barcelona is the spiritual pillar of the Catalans, and this is so obvious at the Camp Nou.

    Playing football under the boos of nearly 90,000 people is not that simple. Even Real Madrid only won one victory at Camp Nou during their heyday as the Galacticos. In some respects, Barcelona  Much like Newcastle, their fans are so crazy that they are almost paranoid, and the home courts of both sides are one of the most difficult to conquer in their respective leagues.

    Before this game, the two sides also had some similarities - they were both current leaders in their respective leagues, and both started their renaissance last year - but Newcastle had a gap of honor for decades before last year.  In this period, Barcelona's honor gap period is only a few years.

    The battle between the two head coaches is also interesting. Although Mourinho's tactics at Newcastle are full of classic offenses, Newcastle still uses defensive counterattack tactics in most games, which also makes Mourinho  Austria was labeled as an ugly coach, and although Rijkaard looks much uglier than Mourinho, he has always insisted on using gorgeous offensive tactics in Barcelona, ??pleasing Barcelona while allowing Barcelona to rise steadily.  Spanish fans who have a paranoid interest in beautiful football, especially the 3-0 home victory over old rival Real Madrid in the first half of the season, brought Rijkaard's reputation to its peak.

    In the eyes of Catalan fans, Mourinho, who has been an assistant coach in Barcelona for four years, has reason to show respect for this century-old giant, but Mourinho obviously does not want them to get their wish.  Two days before the start of the game, Mourinho confidently announced the lineup for this game - goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Lucio, Dawson and Hart, midfielders Makelele, Essien,  Franck Ribery, Nie Fei, forwards Ibrahimovic and Drogba - the main lineup has not changed much. Everyone can see that this is Newcastle's main lineup this season. Although Mourinho has done a good job in rotation, others  The players have also played a lot, but this lineup is still Newcastle's main lineup. It is difficult for other players to shake the position of the main players in this lineup. From this aspect, Mourinho's influence on the team  The renovation was a success.

    Moreover, except for Makelele, who is over 30 years old, the other players in this lineup are all in the golden age group of 25 to 27 or young players under 25 years old. If it runs well, Newcastle can  Keeping the lineup intact in the next few years means being able to maintain its glory.

    It is rare to announce the lineup in advance before the game, but it is not uncommon. However, most of the time it is done to boost the morale of the team, or to lower the morale of the opponent - look, we are playing  You don't need to use any strategy, I can kill you directly with strength - that's pretty much what it means.

    The proud Catalans naturally believed that Mourinho was looking down on them, so they tried their best to be provocative in the pre-match interview, and Mourinho is a man who never suffers from his mouth.  He kept the media at bay with his famous acerbic remarks, so the atmosphere became extremely tense before the game even started.

    There was nothing special when the players from both sides came out. Both Barcelona and Newcastle fans in the stands gave out huge cheers, although the objects of their cheers were different.

    Later, when Rijkaard walked out of the tunnel, he received the same cheers - although the Newcastle fans booed, their boos were not matched by the cheers of the overwhelmingly dominant home fans.  It was difficult to reach Rijkaard's ears.

    Half a minute later, Mourinho and Pei Wei walked out side by side. The moment they appeared at the entrance of the players' tunnel, the entire Camp Nou was silent for a second, and then there was a loud bang that could make people's hearts stop beating.  boos.

    Almost all Barcelona fans stood up from their seats. Rulin pointed his middle finger at Mourinho. The overwhelming curses and boos poured down from the stands. If these curse words turned into reality, it would be enough to put Mourinho to death.  Rinho and Pei Wei were buried alive.

    Even the players on the field stopped their warm-up and looked at Mourinho and Pei Wei in a daze. Even the Barcelona fans did not expect that Mourinho's move to announce the main lineup in advance would actually cause Catalonia  The Ronians were so disgusted.

    Looking at the ferocious and almost deformed faces, Mourinho walked towards the visiting team's coaching bench without changing his expression. Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders and followed him, smiling as he walked and said: "Jose  , I didn¡¯t expect you to enjoy the treatment that Figo received back then.

    &nbsp;¡±¡°I thought of it.  "Mourinho said without looking back.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 709 Offense and Defense

    Compared with Newcastle, which has no major injuries, Barcelona's situation is a bit bad. Although they are going smoothly in the league and top the standings, they have many players injured and unable to play. Defenders Oleg and Eder  Milson, midfielders Motta and Gabri were all unable to play, but Rijkaard still arranged his best four-three-three lineup, goalkeeper Valdez, defenders Belletti, Puyol, Marquez and Van Bronjo  In the midfield, Italian veteran Albertini serves as the defensive midfielder. In front of him, Barcelona's two traditional "number fours" Xavi and Iniesta are responsible for organizing. The forwards are Frenchman Giuly and Brazilian Ronaldo.  Erdinho and Cameroonian Eto'o.

    Three offensive players were placed in the midfield, and the two full-backs were also assist-oriented full-backs whose offensive ability was stronger than their defensive ability. Rijkaard's idea was very obvious, which was to use offense to completely destroy the opponent and win a goal.  A hearty victory - just like they did in the league.

    Mourinho knows the Barcelona team very well. In fact, Spanish teams all have similar playing styles. They all regard offense as their life, especially Barcelona. In addition, this game is played at the Camp Nou Stadium. Before the game,  His actions stimulated the opponent's players again.  It would be a ghost if Rijkaard didn't adopt offensive tactics.

    The defense was deployed from the midfield, with the two centers withdrawing to defend at any time, blocking layer by layer, compressing the opponent's offensive space while leaving a huge gap in their own half, and then through the two wingers Ribery  Use Nie Fei's quick counterattack to deal with the opponent.  This is Mourinho's tactical thinking in this game.

    However, he seemed to have underestimated the strength of the angry Barcelona players.

    Only two minutes into the first half, Nie Fei took the ball in the middle to organize an attack. After dodging Xavi's tackle, Eto'o suddenly rushed over from behind and stretched out his foot to steal the ball from Nie Fei's feet!

    After stealing the ball, the Cameroon Lions took the ball two steps forward and immediately passed it to Ronaldinho on the left. Ronaldinho, who is now on the rise, took the ball and passed his compatriot Mai.  hole.  Then he volleyed from the front of the penalty area into the far corner, and the ball missed the far post slightly.

    Three minutes later, Eto'o started dribbling the ball from midfield and relied on his speed and ability to change directions quickly to pass Makelele and Essien. Fortunately, Dawson rushed out of the penalty area in time.  Bigfoot kicked the ball out.

    "Claude! Michael! What are you two doing! Aren't you awake?"

    Although this attack did not pose any threat, Mourinho still shouted angrily at the court - if the opponent is always allowed to attack with the ball in his own half, no matter how solid the defense is, there will be no  When a loophole occurs!

    Makelele and Essien looked at each other. Just now, while Eto'o was attacking with the ball, Barcelona's three midfielders were also running through each other, which attracted their attention to a large extent.  Moreover, Eto'o's speed and dribbling skills are indeed very strong, and the two of them suffered a slight loss if they were not careful.

    It¡¯s just that there is no need to explain on the football field. It is a fact that the opponent broke through. If you want to explain, use the next action to explain!

    Two minutes later, Barcelona made a comeback. Iniesta in the midfield did not give Newcastle's two midfielders a chance to defend. He directly kicked the ball and handed the ball to Ronaldinho.  Before the game, Rijkaard analyzed the characteristics of Newcastle's defenders for Barcelona players. Although Maicon's assist ability is very good, his defense is the weakest among the four Newcastle defenders!

    Facing the Brazilian compatriots who were dancing like elves, Maicon had a hard time defending. Although he tried hard, he was still shaken away by Ronaldinho's fake moves!

    Ronaldinho, who passed Maicon, broke into the penalty area. He did not continue to break through to the middle. Instead, after breaking through to the bottom line, he suddenly made a clever return pass.  Sent the ball near the penalty area line!

    Eto'o sprinted away from Makelele, and then shot directly in the air without stopping the ball!

    The ball missed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.  There was a huge sigh in the stands, and then there was extremely warm applause. That was a gift to Ronaldinho!

    Although the attack just now did not result in a goal, Barcelona showed what their local fans wanted to see - an offense like mercury pouring from the ground, gorgeous coordination, and a heart-pounding shot!  Besides this, what else do Catalans need?

    Watching Barcelona's players confidently walking towards their own half, as if they were sure to score a goal next time they attacked, Newcastle's defenders were angry. They had not scored in such a short period of time in more than a year.  Within a short period of time, the opponent had three threatening attacks!

    "Come on! Let's give them a good look!"

    &nbsp; Cech kicked the ball to himself

    Theo shouted loudly.

    Lucio turned around and passed the ball directly to the center circle. Despite the interference from behind Puyol, Ibrahimovic successfully stopped the ball with his chest, then suddenly turned around to avoid a gap and lobbed the ball towards  The front!

    Drogba still jumped high under Marquez's defense, flicked his head and passed the ball to Fei on the right. After receiving the ball, Nie Fei made a cross move, shook off Van Bronhorst's defense and hit the front of the penalty area.  Long shot with the left foot!

    Valdes quickly fell to the ground and lifted the ball out of the baseline with one hand, a corner kick.

    Barcelona seems a little nervous when defending corner kicks. Edmilson and Oleg, two defenders who are 1.87 meters tall, are not on the court. Now, except for Marquez and goalkeeper Valdez, Barcelona does not have anyone taller than 1 meter.  For players who are 8.8 meters tall, on the other hand, Newcastle's two centers and two center backs are all about 1.9 meters tall. Not to mention jumping up, just poking into Barcelona's penalty area can bring enough pressure to the defenders

    ].Attack the goal!  Faced with this close header, Valdes showed amazing reflexes. He almost subconsciously lifted the ball with one hand. The ball slightly changed its direction and hit the outside of the goal post and bounced out of the baseline!

    Another corner kick!

    This corner kick was still taken by the Newcastle players, but it was a pity that Dawson's header was higher than the crossbar. These two corner kicks also reminded the Barcelona players. Be careful, as long as we set the ball in the frontcourt.  It can create a threat!

    This attack did not seem to slow down Barcelona's offense. They still launched a fierce offensive. All three midfielders and two full-backs rushed across the half-court to attack, and only two center backs were defending in the backcourt -  ¨DThis is the style of Barcelona, ??or in other words, this is the style of Barcelona led by Rijkaard.

    It¡¯s just that after one attack, Newcastle began to find their own defensive rhythm. They began to gradually adapt to Barcelona¡¯s offensive method, and used tenacious defense to cause trouble for Barcelona¡¯s offense.

    Barcelona's offense is three-dimensional. In addition to not having an advantage in high-altitude balls, they actually rarely play high-altitude balls. The three technical players in the midfield provide sufficient fire support to the three forwards, whether on the left or left.  Road, center or right, they all have enough offensive firepower. If the defense is slightly worse, it will be easily defeated by Barcelona's continuous attacks.

    This is when we can see Newcastle's defensive capabilities. If Barcelona's offense is a flood, then Newcastle's defense is a dam - the flood continuously hits the dam, but the dam remains firm.

    Compression, complete compression, every Barcelona player with the ball is always surrounded by no less than two defensive forces. No matter how they move or how they short pass and penetrate, every time their players get the ball, they will always look up when they look up.  Two people wearing black and white sword-striped shirts were beside him.

    This kind of defense does not start from the backcourt. It includes the two forwards and starts from the midfield interception. They attack, confront, collide and press. Newcastle shows Italian-style defense and English-style physical confrontation.  This makes it difficult for Barcelona's Spanish-style organization and Dutch-style offense to be implemented.

    The game is constantly interrupted by whistles, and physical confrontations are everywhere. Newcastle players have long been accustomed to this rhythm, but it makes Barcelona players very uncomfortable. No matter how good the players are, their rhythm is often interrupted.  Under such circumstances, it is impossible to perform too well.

    Newcastle's players have a good grasp of the degree of fouls. Their defense uses more close pressing, but the moves are not big, and the referee rarely plays cards. This makes Barcelona fans feel very dissatisfied.  It seems that the rough-and-tumble England team should have been sent off as early as ten minutes into the game!

    "It seems that everyone's predictions before the start of the game were good. At the Nou Camp, the two teams adopted completely different tactics - Barcelona attacked, Newcastle defended There are no exceptions. Twenty minutes have passed since the game.  , Barcelona already had seven shots, three of which hit the goal frame. Newcastle only had two shots from two corner kicks, but only one hit the goal frame. In fact, this data does not fully reflect Barcelona's presence.  With such an advantage, Newcastle didn't even have a good way to pass halftime"

    "Attack and defence, this is what Barcelona and Newcastle do on the pitch, silence and eloquence, this is what Rijkaard and Mourinho do off the pitch, these two teams have shown it from players to managers.  Completely different qualities, maybe, we should expect more from this game.¡±

    &nbsp; The commentators who broadcast this game expressed their opinions one after another, and now, twenty-five minutes have passed in the first half of the game.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 710 Another counterattack

    "Beep -" a sharp whistle sounded in the center of the stadium, and then the roars and curses of Barcelona fans resounded throughout the stadium. The referee on duty, Swedish Anders Frisk, quickly ran towards the incident.  At the right place, a yellow card was shown to Drogba - he tackled Marquez in the frontcourt press. This was the first yellow card in the game.

    Drogba waved helplessly to the referee. His original intention was not to commit a foul, but he just charged a little too hard, and the Mexican defender cleverly moved his foot over. This yellow card was a bit unjust.  .

    Mourinho didn't care about this penalty. Newcastle's playing style is very fierce, not to mention they are on defense now, and the impact of Drogba's yellow card as a forward is not as great as that of a defender, and now he  It can also be seen that although Barcelona's offense looks very fierce, it is now gradually contained by Newcastle's defense. Although there are many shots, most of them are long shots, and there are almost no shots in the penalty area. Cech is naturally guarded.  The gate doesn't pose much of a threat.

    Newcastle¡¯s counterattacks have never given up. Although the number of counterattacks is very small, as long as Barcelona¡¯s defenders are a little careless, they will soon suffer.

    In the 27th minute, Iniesta made a long pass from the midfielder to the left side of the penalty area.  Eto'o quickly started to get rid of Dawson and grabbed the first shot, but Dawson's pressing behind him prevented him from taking off the ball comfortably and shooting. In desperation, he could only choose to volley without stopping the ball.  His shot was beautiful, but the ball flew over the crossbar.

    Eto'o looked at the ball that flew over the crossbar with some displeasure, shook his head and walked back. Newcastle did not give him enough space to start today. Although his impact and header are not bad, they are not his.  His strength lies in his ability to get rid of the ball and shoot beautifully.  But in today's game, Newcastle did not give him this opportunity.

    Two minutes later, Barcelona's offense fell into a quagmire in Newcastle's half, and Albertini's long shot went over the crossbar. This seemed to be a microcosm of Barcelona's offense so far, with possession of the ball.  Be organized.  But there was no good offensive opportunity.

    "They did a good job." Pei Wei said to Mourinho. Mourinho nodded slowly: "Now. It depends on whether they can organize a counterattack Barcelona's backcourt has a lot of holes. If  If we can seize the opportunity.

    The next game will be much easier to play.  "

    After being unable to attack for a long time, the Barcelona players began to become a little impatient.  Rijkaard frowned. He knew Newcastle's excellent defense, but he didn't expect Mourinho to let the players use such an ugly defensive method - almost no offense!  Does the proud Portuguese just want to take away a draw from Camp Nou?

    This is very possible!  After all, for a two-round knockout round.  Getting a draw away from home is also a good result because they also have a home court!

    Rijkaard gritted his teeth and smiled. Since you want to defend, let me show you what a real attack is!

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    Barcelona has not shown Mourinho what a "real attack" is, but Newcastle has almost shown Rijkaard what a "real counterattack" is.

    There was a slight delay when Xavi got the ball in the middle. Makelele and Essien formed a flanking attack on the left and right. Makelele knocked the ball away from Xavi's feet with a clean kick. Essien got the ball at the same time.  Newcastle's frontcourt of Ribery, Ibrahimovic and Nie Fei have already started running forward!

    Essien passed the ball to Ribery near the center circle. Ribery took the ball and turned around Albertini. Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic in the frontcourt made a beautiful cross-change, and ran to Ibrahimovic on the right.  Bu attracted Marquez's attention, and Nie Fei passed between Belletti and Puyol invisibly!

    The moment Nie Fei stepped in, Ribery passed the ball beautifully five meters in front of Nie Fei!

    This distance is just enough to take advantage of Nie Fei's speed. Nie Fei caught up with the ball in two strides and threw Puyol a long distance away, single-handedly!

    Just as the Newcastle fans stood up excitedly, the linesman raised the flag in his hand - Nie Fei was offside!

    Nie Fei, who was about to drive straight in to pass Valdes and then score the ball into the empty net, turned around in surprise. He confirmed that he was definitely behind Puyol when Ribery passed the ball - he and Ribery were behind him.  Berry has such a tacit understanding, how could this be an offside?

    "Hell!" Mourinho jumped up from the coaching bench: "Could this be an offside? When Ribery passed the ball, any part of Nie Fei's body was behind Puyol! How did you take it?  Arrive at the cutJudge the qualification certificate?  "

    "Mr. Mourinho! Please watch your words!" The fourth official

    Stop him: "If you have any questions about the penalty, you can submit it in writing after the game But now, please go back to your seat!"

    "Look at the slow motion! Camp Nou only has the courage to replay it once!" Mourinho pointed to the big screen above the stands without flinching. From the slow motion played above, it can be seen that at the moment when Ribery passed the ball,  Nie Fei was obviously behind Camp Nou. This was a misjudgment!

    "I'm sorry, sir, FIFA stipulates that slow-motion replays cannot be used as a basis for penalties during the game." The fourth official shrugged.

    "Damn the rule! Why does such a clearly unreasonable and unfair rule continue to this day!" Mourinho also knows that the referee's penalty cannot be changed, and now that Newcastle has lost a single goal opportunity, how can the referee change it?  If a penalty kick is awarded, changes can be made, but an offside misjudgment cannot be changed. Should Barcelona give Newcastle a one-on-one goal?

    So Mourinho could only walk to the coaching bench while protesting endlessly - misjudgment is like rape, if you can't resist, then you can only endure it.

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    :.Cold sweat - with Nie Fei's footwork, such a single goal has a high probability of scoring. If Newcastle scores the first goal, then Barcelona can only choose to attack more fiercely - because here they are  At home, the loopholes in the backcourt will become even bigger. When the time comes

    Rijkaard was a little afraid to think about it anymore. He stood up for the first time in this game and made a gesture to the captain Puyol who stayed behind.

    Puyol nodded and shouted to Albertini in front: "Demi, pay attention to the defense! Leave the offense to the two of them! Belletti! Fan! Don't attack at the same time! The two of them take turns to assist!"

    Everyone he called indicated that they understood, and Rijkaard breathed a sigh of relief.

    As long as the backcourt isn¡¯t so empty, there won¡¯t be any problem, right?  After all, Newcastle only invests in one or two counterattacks every time.

    However, Rijkaard seems to have overlooked a problem. Newcastle only had one or two people in each counterattack just now. It was not because Mourinho only arranged so few people, but because Barcelona's fierce attack made Newcastle only invest in the counterattack.  So many troops!

    After Barcelona reduced its offensive forces, Newcastle's pressure dropped sharply and they could invest more forces in the counterattack!

    Just two minutes after Rijkaard made this adjustment, Makelele's attack attracted Iniesta's attention. Lucio rushed out of the penalty area and beautifully stole the ball from Iniesta's feet.  Down!

    At the same time that Lucio successfully intercepted the ball, Newcastle's four frontcourt attacking players, except for Ibrahimovic who had just returned to defense, all began to sprint forward!

    Lucio is a central defender with strong assist ability, which is not only shown in his back-breaking attack, but his long passing ability is also extremely outstanding!

    After glancing at the movements of his teammates in the frontcourt, Lucio raised his foot and passed the ball far away before Xavi came up to grab the ball!

    The ball instantly crossed the midfield and flew to the left where Ribery was running!

    Belletti made a mistake. He thought he could intercept the ball midway, but when he jumped up, he realized that he couldn't hit the ball!

    A terrible fake!

    The ball landed five meters in front of Ribery. The French winger increased his speed to the highest level, stretched his feet to poke the ball forward five meters, then accelerated and chased after him!

    There is an open space in front of him!  There are holes everywhere in Barcelona's half!

    Ribery surged forward from the left, and when he sprinted to the penalty area line with the ball, he immediately dunked the ball into the penalty area and broke into the penalty area!

    Puyol pounced on him, and Ribery had already observed the positions of the two teammates following him. He dunked horizontally and immediately passed the ball out!

    Drogba attracted Marquez¡¯s attention in the middle. After raising his foot, he did not shoot, but let the ball slip through his feet!

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Moved the ball to the side, and then used his right foot to sweep the ball hard!

    The ball quickly flew to the back of the goal. Puyol flew over and tried to block the ball, but he failed. The ball quickly rolled past two meters in front of his feet and quickly hit the net behind!

    "Long live!" The moment the goal was scored, the stands occupied by Newcastle fans immediately fell into huge jubilation.??, while the other stands became completely silent!

    "One to zero! Newcastle has taken the lead! It's now the 39th minute of the first half! Beautiful counterattack, Newcastle's good defensive counterattack once again achieved incredible results against the Spanish team! The whole process is just  It took thirty seconds!¡±

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 711 What are you doing here?

    "The first half of the game is over! Newcastle surprisingly led Barcelona 1-0 on the road! Barcelona occupied nearly 70% of the ball possession rate in the game, with a shooting ratio of 13 to 4, but the lead was  It's Newcastle! We have to say that Newcastle adopted the most sensible tactics. Their defense gave Barcelona a headache. Although they took a lot of shots, they only had one shot in the penalty area. On the other hand, Newcastle did not have many attacks.  , but all four shots were completed in the penalty area, and two shots were within the goal frame! If Drogba hadn't missed the goal before the end of the first half, they would have even taken a two-goal lead in the away game!  Being able to do this, but in a two-legged game at home and away, being able to score on the road is already a very important victory!¡±

    "Rijkaard's face is very ugly Although Barcelona's results in the league this season are extremely good, if they want to recreate the glory of the 'Dream Team' in the Cruyff era, they must not only achieve good results in the league.  score.

    We still have to make a breakthrough in the Champions League Obviously, Rijkaard's team has not achieved convincing results in the Champions League.  "

    "Although we were behind, the advantage was still on our side We created a lot of chances in the first half, and if we can continue to put constant pressure on Newcastle's goal in the second half, then their defense will definitely collapse! Ugly  Defense is always passive"

    After the first half, all the commentators responsible for broadcasting the game expressed their opinions. Of course, the last paragraph must have been said by the commentator of the local Catalan TV station.

    Mourinho is a little regretful because Drogba missed an opportunity to expand the score before the end of the first half. Now Drogba has not fully adapted to the Premier League, and his scoring ability has not been demonstrated.  But what Mourinho values ??more is his hard work in the frontcourt and the comprehensiveness that can enrich the frontcourt play, if he is replaced by Shearer.  He may score the one-on-one goal just now, but he cannot provide more support to the midfielder like Drogba.

    But as a commentator said, it is very important to gain a one-goal lead in the first half, not only to allow Newcastle to take more initiative in the second half.  He could even gain a considerable advantage in the two-round match.

    "Guys, I have to say you did a great job in the first half, really." After entering the locker room.  Mourinho smiled and said to the players: "Really, I am telling the truth. Like us, Barcelona is now in a period of rise, and there are still few teams in Europe that can completely defeat them under their offense."  Retreat, Real Madrid lost 0-3 here a few months ago, AC Milan also lost here But in the first half? They couldn't do anything about our defense! They persisted for another 45 minutes,  We can leave Camp Nou with three points and wait until we get back to St James' Park to show them our attack!"

    "That's right!" The players waved their fists. Mourinho knew the players' psychology very well. Although they led in the first half, these arrogant stars may not be able to endure the situation of being beaten passively. After all, the team  Not a single Italian among them.

    "In the second half, we must continue the defensive intensity of the first half, compress their offensive space to the maximum extent, and counterattack resolutely! There are big holes in their defense, especially the two ribs, Frank, you two  We must seize these loopholes and try to score another goal before they score, and completely destroy their confidence! Do you have the confidence to do it?¡±

    "Yes!" the players roared in unison. The smooth game in the first half gave them great confidence. After miraculously winning the Champions League last year, Newcastle players have already planted in their hearts that the Champions League is Newcastle's luck.  The idea of ??competing, for professional players, sometimes mental strength even outweighs other factors such as physical fitness and technology.

    "Jose, Barcelona will definitely continue to attack crazily in the second half Rijkaard will not be willing to let us just take three points." After Mourinho finished explaining the tactics of the second half, Pei Wei whispered to Mourinho  Neo said.

    "That's for sure." Mourinho nodded: "Even if he is conservative, Barcelona fans and management will not let him be conservative This is Barcelona's style, and I know this very well. But

    "But we can't be afraid of this. If we cower, we can only lose football, sometimes it's like war."  "

    Pei Wei nodded silently. Difficulties are like springs. If you are weak, he will be strong. Now it depends on whether Newcastle can suppress the "spring" of Barcelona, ??or whether Barcelona can bounce away from Newcastle.

    "Come on, let's go out."

    Ten minutes later, after the players had already set off,??, Pei Wei called Mourinho, who was still thinking. Mourinho nodded, stood up, and walked out one after another with Pei Wei.

    The locker room of Camp Nou is a three-way intersection. After entering from the player tunnel, the central passage leads to the referee's lounge, and to the left is the visiting team's locker room.  To the right is naturally the home team's locker room.

    When Pei Wei and Mourinho walked out of the locker room, the players from both sides had already walked out of the tunnel and were ready to start the second half of the game. The tunnel seemed quiet. At a glance, you could see the home team changing clothes.  room door.

    The door was tightly closed.  Obviously, Barcelona's players have also left the locker room. Pei Wei and Mourinho have accelerated their pace. They cannot appear on the court again after the start of the second half.

    Go to the intersection of the three passages.  At the entrance to the stadium, Pei Wei glanced back unintentionally, and then he immediately stopped.

    Mourinho noticed that Pei Wei had stopped. He turned around curiously and reminded: "Pei, we have to leave quickly. Otherwise, the second half of the game"

    At this point, Mourinho also shut up.  When he turned around, he happened to see a tall man with pigtails standing at the door of the referee's lounge, looking at the two of them in surprise.

    Frank Rijkaard!  Barcelona's head coach!  Why is he here?

    Rijkaard was only surprised for a moment. He quickly controlled his emotions and strode towards Pei Wei and Mourinho.

    "What are you doing here?"

    When Rijkaard walked past Pei Wei and Mourinho, Pei Wei asked coldly.

    "I don't need an explanation." Rijkaard said without looking back.

    "You will have time to explain." Mourinho said coldly behind him.  Rijkaard paused, then strode out of the tunnel.

    "What do you think he is doing inside?" Pei Wei asked Mourinho as he walked outside.

    "I don't know, but from the second half of the game, maybe I can see something." Mourinho replied.

    Before walking down the tunnel, Pei Wei looked back and saw the head referee Frisk and two assistant referees walking out talking and laughing. When he saw Pei Wei looking back at him  He was stunned for a moment, and then forced a smile from his face.

    Pei Wei didn't say anything, and quickened his pace to catch up with Mourinho. As he walked, he muttered: "Damn, I took a look at him. This guy should be more careful, right? It's a pity that it's not allowed in the stadium."  Any communication equipment, my mobile phone has a 1.3 million pixel camera function, otherwise if I just took a shot of that guy Rijkaard standing in the referee's lounge, there will be evidence by then."

    Mourinho couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, if the shot of Rijkaard standing in the referee's lounge could be captured just now, Rijkaard would be in big trouble by then. As long as the referee is there in the second half  If the penalty is biased towards Barcelona, ??then Rijkaard needs to explain it carefully.

    The second half began. Barcelona launched a fierce attack after the kick-off. It has to be said that under Rijkaard's training, although Barcelona still has some shortcomings, such as weak defensive strength and low average height,  Not strong in confrontation abilityetc., etc., but when it comes to offensive diversity and deterrence, there are really few teams in Europe that can match them.

    Especially their two forwards, Ronaldinho and Eto'o, who started to shock the world after they moved to Barcelona-Barcelona has a tradition of cultivating superstars, and in the first half of the game, these  The combination poses the greatest threat to Newcastle's goal.

    Only two minutes into the second half, Eto'o received Ronaldinho's beautiful through ball and prepared to drive straight in. After getting rid of Lucio with speed, he almost got a one-on-one goal. Fortunately, Dawson and Maicon came in time.  Nice double team to break up the ball.

    Two minutes later, Barcelona made a comeback. Eto'o once again dribbled the ball through the middle. Dawson stopped him with a strong collision. The referee's whistle sounded. Dawson fouled. Barcelona won a free kick in front of the penalty area. Ronaldinho directly  Shot and the ball went over the crossbar.

    "They really fought hard. Aren't you afraid of losing physical fitness?" Pei Wei whistled frivolously and said to himself.

    "We also struggled to defend. In such a fierce game, both sides consumed almost the same physical energy, and they were in control of the ball, so they were not afraid that their physical energy would be stronger than ours."??Consumed out.  "Mourinho did not speak, and Kafuer explained to Pei Wei beside him.

    "Then we need to strengthen our counterattack. At least we can't let them keep suppressing us like this." Pei Wei said, touching his chin.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 712 The First Red Card

    Pei Wei and Kafuer had a very relaxed chat, but Mourinho was not so relaxed. Although the current situation on the field is not considered unfavorable to Newcastle, the appearance of Rijkaard in the referee's locker room made it more difficult.  He felt a little heavy in his heart - Newcastle's defensive tactics are to compress the opponent's offensive space, which naturally involves physical confrontation and fouls. If the referee favors Barcelona, ??just showing a few yellow cards severely will cause great damage to Newcastle's defense.  Trouble.

    So from the beginning of the second half of the game, he has been paying close attention to the referee's call scale. If the penalty for physical confrontation suddenly becomes harsh, then he will remind the players to pay attention to the foul.

    However, judging from the current situation, the referee did not seem to change the penalty scale in the first half. It seems that when he and Pei Wei knew that Rijkaard entered the referee's locker room during the halftime break, Frisk  It seems that he is wary and does not dare to be too biased towards Barcelona.

    If it is just a normal bias towards the home team, then there will be no problem.

    At this time, Newcastle launched a counterattack. Nie Fei passed Ibrahimovic directly in the midfield, but Puyol used a beautiful forward defense to intercept the ball in advance. Barcelona quickly counterattacked, but unfortunately Iniesta passed the ball through  Eto'o's ball was also intercepted midway by Hart.

    After two back and forth attacks, Barcelona's energy seemed to have faded a lot, their offense began to slow down, and Newcastle also had a chance to breathe.

    Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.  This stalemate is exactly what he wants to see. The longer Newcastle leads, the more beneficial it is to them. This is what Newcastle is best at after training.

    Mourinho predicted well. After losing the energy after the opening, Barcelona's offense began to fall into the same situation as in the first half.  It is difficult to organize the offense into the penalty area and can only create shots through long shots. However, in front of Cech who is in excellent form, unless it is an extremely abnormal world wave.  Otherwise, it would be difficult for long-range shots to pass through Cech's fingers. Instead, Newcastle's frontcourt players are often able to create threats in counterattacks through their outstanding personal abilities.

    After Harvey¡¯s long-range shot was firmly held in Cech¡¯s arms, Newcastle launched a counterattack again!

    From the moment Cech started the attack by throwing the ball, to Ribery moving to the center and passing the ball to Nie Fei on the right, the whole process only took no less than ten seconds!

    "Return to defense!" Puyol shouted loudly and ordered his teammates to return to defense while running into the penalty area

    ::The defender's assist ability is very strong, but compared with his offense.  His defense is a notch lower, not to mention that Nie Fei is now at his peak, and Van Bronhorst is nearly 30 years old.

    After getting rid of the Dutch defender, Nie Fei continued to dribble the ball and looked up to observe the situation in the penalty area.  He didn't cut inside, but made a cross!

    The ball passed over the heads of the four players on both sides of the penalty area and fell quickly to the back.  Ribery and Belletti were desperately rushing towards the landing point, constantly fighting for position.

    Belletti took the lead and blocked Ribery's path with his body, but Ribery was pressing behind him. He did not dare to stop the ball in the penalty area. If it was cut off, it would be fatal.  Mistake!

    In panic, Belletti did not stop the ball, but used his chest to knock the ball towards Valdez in front of the goal. This choice can be said to be correct, because Valdez was not far away from him and could save it with his hands.  Valdez could easily pounce on the ball, but it can be said to be incorrect, because now Newcastle's two forwards and Barcelona's two defenders are entangled in the penalty area!

    Seeing Belletti pass the ball back to the goalkeeper, Drogba quickly got rid of Marquez's entanglement, and with a sliding tackle, he was about to intercept the ball in the middle!

    Valdez reacted quickly. Although Drogba poked the ball first, he was unable to control it. Valdez, who was lying on the ground, stretched out his hand and held the ball under his body. Although Drogba had already closed his foot,  But he still hit Valdez!

    Valdes let out a scream. Drogba was so big that it was not easy to bear, not to mention the momentum brought by sliding. The Barcelona goalkeeper was hit hard now.

    Drogba immediately got up and began to lean over to express condolences to Valdez - even though he didn't mean to do so, he still bumped into the opponent after all, so he had to show some kindness.

    Seeing Drogba like this, the Barcelona players had nothing to say. After all, the Barcelona players who were close could see clearly that Drogba had already stopped his feet just now, and what Valdez had to bear was only Drogba's body.  It's just a collision, there won't be any problem.

    Valdez was carried off by Barcelona¡¯s team doctor, and the referee Frisk waved Drogba to pass.

    ?Luo Ba thought he wanted to warn himself a few words, so he walked over with a smile on his face and when he got closer, the smile on his face solidified.

    Frisk expressionlessly took out a yellow card from his pocket and flashed it in front of Drogba!

    Drogba has already received a yellow card in the first half!  This means that¡­¡­

    Sure enough, Frisk quickly took out another red card from his pocket and waved it in front of Drogba!

    The entire Camp Nou was in an uproar, and then the Barcelona fans burst into loud cheers, suppressing all the curses from the Newcastle fans.

    No one is a fool. The fans present can see that Barcelona wants to attack now, but there is no good way to defeat Newcastle's defense. Newcastle's counterattack makes it impossible for them to attack with all their strength. If Newcastle loses one player  , then the power of the counterattack will be reduced a lot, which is extremely beneficial to Barcelona's offense.

    Amidst the noise in the stadium, Mourinho stood up with a loud sound and looked at Frisk on the court with a livid face. Kafuer pointed at Frisk next to him and was trembling.  Seeing that he was speechless, Pei Wei jumped out, pointed at the court and yelled: "***, is this a foul? Even if it is a foul, can I give you a card? If you can give me a card in this way,  Cards, what else is there to do in football? How the hell do you referee?¡±

    The fourth official came over with a sullen face and said to Pei Wei seriously: "Mr. Pei Wei, please pay attention to your wording!"

    "Go to hell with your words!" Pei Wei jumped on the sidelines and scolded: "Are you going to say that *** video footage cannot be used as evidence for the referee's penalty? Don't think I don't know that bastard Rijkaard is in the middle  Entering your referee's lounge during the break! This is a complete conspiracy! Look, this thing is not over yet!"

    Frisk, who was walking towards the sidelines with an unkind look on his face, heard Pei Wei's insults that had no identity at all, just like a street gangster, and his anger became a little more intense. However, every word of Pei Wei's words hit him hard.  In his heart, after hesitating for a while, he still did not show Pei Wei a red card and send him off the field. He just said seriously to Pei Wei: "Please go back to your seat! Otherwise I will send you off!"  "

    Pei Wei looked at him with a sneer, until Frisk felt a little nervous before walking back with a sneer.

    Mourinho patted Pei Wei on the thigh: "Forget it, there is no benefit in arguing with him now This game must be played as it should be."

    Pei Wei heard the chill in Mourinho's words. He nodded, then gritted his teeth and said: "This guy is looking for death, so don't blame me I'll see if he can still eat from the referee's meal.  Go down Blatter's Swiss fellow - so what!"

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    Drogba's fate, on the surface, it seems that Newcastle is just missing a striker and has no impact on their defense. However, in fact, Drogba's physical pressing in the frontcourt not only made Barcelona's defenders feel very  It is troublesome, and it also relieves a lot of pressure on the defense. Among Newcastle's four attackers in the frontcourt, the other three are not very good at defensive ability. His end is a big blow to Newcastle's overall strength.

    You must know that Newcastle's defense has never relied solely on defenders. Especially in this game, when Barcelona attacks, the first line of defense to block is the forward, and Drogba is the main figure in the first line of blocking defense.  .

    Now that Drogba is off the field, Newcastle's entire defensive system immediately has a huge loophole. It is like a precision-operated machine. Without a seemingly inconspicuous gear, it will immediately collapse.

    Mourinho gritted his teeth and muttered in his heart. He had no good solution now. There was still nearly half an hour before the end of the game. The only thing he could do now was to continue to persevere.

    He quickly made substitutions. Kufuor came on and replaced Nie Fei. Nie Fei was not helpful defensively, and his speed was also a bit slower than Ribery. There were holes in the overall defense.  Under this situation, Mourinho can only make the defense more solid by increasing the number of defenders.

    Five defenders, three midfielders, and a single forward. Three of the midfielders include two defensive midfielders. Mourinho arranged this lineup with the intention of carrying the defense to the end. As long as he can survive the remaining half hour,  Everything is easy to say.

    ??Besides, we have already scored a goal in the away game. If it is a tie or only a loss by one goal, it can be considered a passable result.

    The red card Drogba received is the first red card Newcastle has received in an official game since the beginning of this season.?? red card.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 713 I swear

    Huangshi is back. This time, Lao Guo's worries have been settled

    It¡¯s the last day of this week. Please vote for everyone in the ten-year review, so that you don¡¯t need to trouble you next week. A person who travels a hundred miles can only walk half a mile, brothers, keep holding on!

    Half an hour later.  wap

    Barcelona's players were very dissatisfied because they felt that they should have been able to win this game given their absolute advantage in numbers and situation. Newcastle's players were even more resentful. They believed that if it weren't for Frisk,  Drogba was sent off without any reason, how could they be tied by Barcelona?

    In this half hour, Barcelona, ??which had the numerical advantage, suppressed Newcastle in the half and bombarded them wildly. However, Newcastle's defense was also extremely good. In the end, Argentine forward Maxi Lopez, who came on as a substitute, had a shot that missed the target.  At the feet of Eto'o, the Cameroon forward volleyed past Cech from close range, but they could only do this. The final result was one to one, Mourinho's unbeaten victory in the Champions League.  The record stood, and Barcelona's unbeaten record against the English team at the Nou Camp also continued. On the surface, everyone seemed happy, but the actual situation was that as soon as the game ended, the Newcastle players were filled with anger.  As they nervously questioned the referee, the Barcelona players stepped forward to dissuade them, which almost led to a large-scale brawl. The perpetrator, Frisk, ran back to the referee's lounge and never came out again.

    The dispute between the players of both sides on the field made the fans of both sides unable to restrain their anger in the stands, and a large-scale conflict broke out between the two sides.  Newcastle fans are experienced in such conflicts, while Barcelona fans are more powerful in numbers. Both sides did not suffer any big losses, but the bad influence was definitely spread.

    UEFA has been emphasizing the crackdown on stadium violence. Now, the game between Barcelona and Newcastle is the most eye-catching one in the Champions League quarter-finals.  wap There happened to be a violent conflict between fans of both sides during this game. It can be imagined that huge fines are waiting for these two clubs.

    Pei Wei doesn¡¯t care about this.  If UEFA wants to impose a fine, let them fine it. The big deal could be tens of thousands of pounds. What's more, this stadium violence happened at the Nou Camp. If they want a fine, Barcelona should be fined first.

    "Jose. I will go to the press conference with you"

    In the Newcastle dressing room, Pei Wei showed a sinister smile: "***. If you dare to cheat on us, I will make this guy quit professional football early! Guys, you did a great job. It was not you who were forced to a draw.  That's right, Newcastle won't have any resentment for a normal loss, but we have no reason to endure such an unfair encounter! You fought hard on the field, and we won't let you suffer in vain!"

    Mourinho continued: "These off-field matters are naturally handled by the chairman and me. In a word, it is your duty to play well, and it is our duty to enable you to play well This  Don¡¯t say anything in the media for two days. We will handle everything. In short, we cannot suffer any loss.¡±

    After hearing this, the anger in the players' hearts subsided a lot. It was the most irritating thing to not get what they deserved after their hard work. What's more, although they didn't lose, they were unconvinced by the draw?  If Drogba was not unjustly sent off, even if Barcelona defeated Newcastle through luck, the players would only say that they were unlucky, and Drogba's red card was obviously unjust, and Barcelona's goal was also through  Who would be convinced if he scored with the advantage of one more player?

    Mourinho glanced at Pei Wei. He was convinced by Pei Wei's eloquence, but he felt that he was overqualified - even if he was alone, it was easy to give Frisk a hard time at the press conference.  thing?

    "Jose, don't you think you have made too many enemies? I understand what you are thinking. The more arguments focused on you, the more players can play without any worries, but they have been in a situation where they are enemies with other people for a long time.  You will be crushed, even if your nerves are tougher than ordinary people I can help you share some of the pressure Besides, the next game still needs your on-the-spot command, it doesn't matter if you don't have me.  , we will be in a bad situation without you wap"

    Pei Wei thought silently in his heart, and set off to attend the press conference with Mourinho with a smile.

    ?******************************************

    After wasting time in the locker room, Pei Wei and Mourinho deliberately slowed down their pace. By the time they arrived at the press conference, Rijkaard had already been sitting at the scene for a long time.  .

    ?Rijkaard, who was already angry because of the mere draw with Newcastle at home, became even more angry because of this period of waiting, but when he saw Pei Wei and Mourinho appearing at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a "thump" in his heart.  But don't turn

    , Pei Wei is just a chairman. For more than a year, apart from the strange ringworm watching football on the training bench, he has not shown anything special, so Rijkaard didn't care.

    After both sides sat down, the reporters began to ask questions. The first question was thrown to Rijkaard: "Mr. Rijkaard, what do you think of the result of today's game?"

    This is a very common question. Rijkaard replied: "We are not too satisfied with this game"

    The Dutchman was about to continue to say a few words, but a cold snort came from the side: "Not satisfied? It must be that he is not satisfied. A world-famous former world superstar and now famous coach sneaked in during the halftime break.  I ran to the referee's lounge from time to time. It's not easy to lose my temper. I couldn't win the game, just tied. I wouldn't be satisfied if I changed it.

    Rijkaard's heart twitched violently, and then he was happy - Mourinho, you guy, if you say these words, no matter what, if you openly criticize the referee, you will be suspended for two games.  , and Drogba will also be suspended. In the next game, Newcastle will be missing its main striker and the referee to direct the game. Even if it is at home, how can you compete with Barcelona?

    Thinking of this, Rijkaard didn't care much about the meaning of this paragraph - no matter how eloquent Mourinho is, there is no evidence for this matter, and UEFA will not rely on your words.  Words give the matter a definite character, and it will pass after a while. There are many such unanswered cases in world football, except for the "mystery of the century" like the 1966 World Cup finals, which often leads to other misjudgments and misjudgments.  How many people will remember it?

    But when Rijkaard turned around, he was shocked to find that it was not Mourinho who said those words, but Newcastle's chairman and assistant coach, the mysterious Chinese Pei Wei!

    Seeing that it was Pei Wei who was speaking, Rijkaard felt a little bad. Pei Wei said this. It would not cause any loss to Newcastle. The most serious thing would be a fine. But with Pei Wei's net worth, no matter how huge it is,  Will he care about the fine?

    Rijkaard's heart was still churning here, and the nerves of those sharp-eared reporters had already begun to get excited. At that time, a reporter asked Pei Wei loudly: "Mr. Pei, did you just say that Mr. Rijkaard was here?"  Entering the referee's lounge during halftime?"

    Rijkaard¡¯s expression changed, and Pei Wei got in front of Rijkaard and said, ¡°You are right!¡±

    There was an uproar in the whole place, and a Catalan reporter immediately asked loudly: "Mr. Pei, can you take responsibility for what you said?"

    "I am absolutely willing to take any responsibility" Pei Wei said word for word: "I can swear by my faith, my motherland, and my deceased parents that at the end of the intermission, I saw Li Jie with my own eyes.  Mr. Calder walked out of the referee's lounge at Camp Nou, and then the four referees also walked out of there I don't know what they said inside, and I don't know if Frisk promised some defilement.  It is a matter of referee honor, but in the second half, our team received an inexplicable red card, which directly led to our team only being able to take away a draw from Camp Nou. I suggest UEFA make a detailed investigation on this matter.  Investigation, the Champions League should be a fair and reasonable event, and certain private behaviors cannot be allowed to tarnish the best football game in the world."

    ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡± More reporters asked loudly.

    "I have no evidence." Pei Wei shook his head: "Mr. Mourinho and I saw this scene at the same time, but due to UEFA's relevant regulations, we did not carry communication equipment such as mobile phones on us, otherwise I would have been able to take pictures  This is the scene Of course, I won¡¯t carry a camera with me at all times, because this is not my profession.¡±

    Mourinho nodded next to him: "I prove that everything my chairman and assistant coach said is true, I can swear to God."

    The reporters fell silent. Everyone knows that Mourinho is a devout Christian, and Pei Wei even used the three things that a Chinese values ????most to swear. If it was just to frame Rijkaard and  Frisk's words may not be too exaggerated.

    After being stunned for a while, the reporters finally remembered the other person involved, so they all directed their questions at Rijkaard. The Dutchman, with a pale face, only said two words: "Absurd!" and then left angrily.  At the press conference.

    While the reporters were discussing excitedly, Pei WeiHe looked at Mourinho with a smile on his face.

    Both of them know that even if they swear again, there will be no results. No evidence means no evidence, but such a quarrel will at least have a huge impact on Barcelona's preparations, and in the process just now, Mourinho did not  Without getting involved, he could quietly prepare for the second round, and leave the rest to Pei Wei.  As for Rijkaard - he will definitely be in trouble in the next few weeks!  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 714 Second Round, St. James

    If you want to ask about the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the most eye-catching game is the contest between Newcastle and Barcelona. Two teams with completely different styles, two leagues with completely different styles, and two completely different personalities.  The collision between different coaches is enough to attract the most eyeballs.  Zuilu Academy

    The results of it?  Everyone was happy with the result of the game, but what happened during and after the game left everyone stunned!

    Needless to say what happened during the game, and the conflict that broke out between the fans of both sides after the game was also put in the second place. Newcastle chairman Pei Wei's words at the post-match press conference caused an uproar, and they  He was also dissatisfied with the actions of Newcastle United. On the day Newcastle returned to the UK from Barcelona, ??the Newcastle club appealed to UEFA regarding the contact between Rijkaard and Fricks. Pei Wei was not afraid that UEFA would not come forward because this matter had become a big deal.  It's so big that it's impossible for UEFA not to investigate, even if it's just a formality.

    The day of the match was the 24th, and Newcastle's appeal was on the 25th. Such a quick action can only make people feel the determination of the Newcastle club. UEFA did not dare to neglect and immediately sent an investigation team to investigate this matter.  thing.

    Naturally, they couldn¡¯t find anything. There were only a few people involved - Rijkaard of Barcelona, ??Pei Wei and Mourinho of Newcastle, and the four referees represented by Fricks.

    On the surface, it is easy to investigate because there are few parties involved. Few parties mean the situation is not complicated, and being uncomplicated means it is easy to investigate - this is a cycle.

    But the chain formed by this cycle is broken, because although there are few parties involved and the situation is not complicated, it is not easy to investigate.

    Pei Wei insisted that he and Mourinho had seen Rijkaard walk out of the referee's lounge. Mourinho also proved this, but they could not provide evidence. The referees firmly denied this.  Even Rijkaard denies it.

    How can we continue to investigate this?  Newcastle says this is the case.  In Zuilu Academy, Jaccard and the referee said that this was not the case. The two sides talked lively, but there was no actual evidence. In the end, UEFA could only declare that this matter was unsubstantiated.

    They have stopped, but the media and fans will not.  Before the start of the second round, both Newcastle and Barcelona clubs were bombarded by the media, but the targets were different. Newcastle's chairman Pei Wei was the most popular during this period, while Barcelona's head coach Rijka was the most popular.  De, who wants the two of them to be parties?

    And another client, Fricks, was harassed to the point of restlessness.  The temper of English fans has never been very good, not to mention that Newcastle fans are the most die-hard group in England.

    Being loyal is sometimes not a good thing.  Just like many cruel things in history were done in the name of justice.  The outrage reached a certain level and then began to sour - Newcastle fans began to harass Fricks, eventually rising to the point of death threats.

    Phone calls, emails, e-mails Fricks receives death threats like this almost every day.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Those fans can quickly find a new number and change their home address - Fricks is just a referee.  I don't have enough money to move anywhere, but my email is easy to handle, so I just have to leave it open.

    ¡°You¡¯re welcome to say it.  The Newcastle fans who participated in this incident played a disgraceful role. Their behavior in this incident was more like thugs than fans.

    Under pressure from everywhere, Fricks announced his retirement and would no longer officiate football games. Of course, this will happen in the future.

    On the second day of Newcastle's appeal, on the 26th, Pei Wei said something else in an interview: "If you ask me who I hope will officiate the second round, then I hope it is  Collina, because he is the best referee in the world, because he will not use his personal power to affect the game. In fact, I prefer Fricks to coach the second round, because Frisk.  It may help us win just like it helped them in the first round. It¡¯s a pity that we can¡¯t let him be the referee, so let¡¯s let the best referee do it.¡±

    These words are quite vicious. They not only make Newcastle fans hate Frisk even more, but also make UEFA lose face. In fact, UEFA originally planned to ask Collina to enforce the law after this incident.  The second round of the game, because apart from him, there is no one else who is reassuring and dares to be the referee of this game - Frisk is already miserable now, and the other referees are also afraid.

    But what Pei Wei said put UEFA into a dilemma - don't let Collina enforce the law. If you can't find the right person, let Collina enforce the law.Well, doesn¡¯t it mean that UEFA is listening to Pei Wei¡¯s command?

    From the first leg on February 25th to the second leg on March 9th, for a full twelve days, Newcastle Club and Barcelona Club were the favorite places for football reporters from all over Europe.

    Rijkaard was constantly blocked by reporters

    And the club didn't have any good way to help him - because they spotted him right away. Pei Wei was in the same situation, but he was not afraid of reporters, and he was even willing to talk nonsense and use all his firepower during interviews.  They are all attracted to themselves.

    It's not a good feeling to be the chess piece that attracts firepower. In terms of the intensity of the firepower, Pei Wei, who keeps jumping out, can withstand much less firepower than Rijkaard, who keeps silent. But Rijkaard  Calder lost much more than Pei Wei.

    The reason is simple. It doesn't matter if Pei Wei is harassed. He usually has nothing to do anyway, but Rijkaard is harassed to the point where he can't even manage the team normally. This is why Pei Wei is so high-profile on this matter.  reason.

    With his character of never suffering a loss, he will naturally not let Barcelona go easily. Since he has no evidence, he might as well make the matter bigger and affect Barcelona's preparations, so as to get some interest back first.

    Just as Newcastle was concentrating on preparing for the game, Barcelona's preparations were greatly troubled. Unconsciously, the balance of victory tipped to Newcastle before the second round of the game started.

    Between the two rounds, Barcelona has three league games to play, while Newcastle only needs to play two league games. This itself has a certain advantage in terms of physical fitness. In addition, the head coaches of both sides are concentrating on preparing for the game, while the other is not.  The difference between being distracted by the ubiquitous harassment of reporters is huge.

    It can be seen from the performance of these two teams in the game that in the three La Liga games, Barcelona was first tied 1-1 by Numancia on the away road, and then was tied 0-0 by the local rival Espanyol at home.  Only three days before leaving for Newcastle, they defeated Osasuna 1-0 with Eto'o's goal, and only scored five points in three games.

    Newcastle, on the other hand, under the command of Mourinho, used the most affordable way to win two games. In both home games, they defeated their opponents by one goal and gradually improved their state to the peak.

    These two victories were a 2-1 victory over Bolton and a 1-0 victory over Liverpool. What is even more surprising is that in these two games, Newcastle did not send out the entire main lineup, only using a mixture of half main players and half substitutes.  The lineup won.

    Not only has he maintained the lead in the standings, but also allowed the main players to rest, and also allowed them to play games without losing their status. In this more than a week, Mourinho's performance has been perfect.

    And this perfect performance is because Pei Wei created a good environment.

    In the second leg on March 9, Newcastle fans gave Barcelona a taste of the treatment Newcastle had received at Camp Nou - even though St James' Park could accommodate 40,000 fewer fans than Camp Nou.  There were many people, but the momentum displayed by Newcastle fans was no less impressive!

    The situation was very similar to the game a week and a half ago, but the target was exactly the opposite. The cheers of thousands of Barcelona fans were completely suppressed by the neat songs and cheers of the Newcastle fans. They could not express themselves at all.  The team is supportive.

    UEFA also attaches great importance to this game. Newcastle and Barcelona have received huge fines a week ago. Barcelona was fined 80,000 euros and fans were not allowed to enter the two European-level games. Newcastle's penalty was lighter.  , a fine of 60,000 euros, and chairman Pei Wei was personally fined 40,000 euros and suspended for three games.

    Neither club has any objection to this penalty. Although Barcelona's penalty is heavier, especially the closure of two European home games will cause them to lose a considerable amount of revenue, but after all, the fan conflict occurred at Camp Nou, and they cannot refuse.  Its to blame.  As for Pei Wei, he had already been mentally prepared for this, and he didn't care about the fine.

    In addition to the punishment, UEFA also sent several staff to monitor the second round of the game. After seeing the crazy momentum of Newcastle fans, these staff looked worried-if it really happened  If there is a conflict, they can only make a report.

    "Guys, you can rest assured." Pei Wei, who was sitting next to them, said leisurely: "Although Newcastle fans are loyal, they will never do anything excessive-unless they are treated unfairly."

    How manyThe staff looked at Pei Wei speechlessly - with such a chairman, no wonder Newcastle fans threatened Fricks.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 715 Flaws

    Chapter 715: Flaw

    This game is very difficult for Barcelona.

    Among the injured in the first round, only Oleg returned from injury, but Marquez was injured again. What's more terrible is that French winger Giuly also strained his back in the previous league. Rijkaard's  The troops are stretched thin.

    Rijkaard could only use Oleg to replace Marquez as the central defender. Although they are almost the same size, the Brazilian defender does not have the Mexican's excellent header ability, but compared with the shortage of midfielders and forwards, the latter  The issue of defense is still a minor matter.

    With Giuly absent, Barcelona did not have a reliable substitute in this position. Rijkaard had no choice but to push Iniesta to the front line, and then used the Brazilian Motta as a defensive midfielder in the midfield. Xavi and Albertini organized the attack.  The field is obviously a notch below the main midfielders Marquez, Xavi and Iniesta - Motta has been Barcelona's substitute for ten thousand years, although he has a good relationship with the current team's top star Ronaldinho.  , but this does not seem to be enough for him to get a main position. Although Albertini has always been one of the best midfielders in Europe, after all, he is already old and his condition has declined quickly.  As the main player in all the games, it can only mean one thing-Rijkaard has no one at hand.

    Barcelona is still paying off debts from the Gaspart era - not only did they not win any championships during those gloomy days, but they also owed huge debts. Barcelona could only tighten money, although they still formed a strong team.  The main lineup, but the thickness of the lineup is obviously not comparable to that of a club with strong financial resources like Newcastle.

    Newcastle also suffered personnel losses. Despite the appeal, Drogba was still absent from this important second round. At the same time, Ribery suffered a mild sprain in a team training before the start of the game. To be on the safe side, Murry  Neo put him on the bench.

    Mourinho sent out a strike partner of Shearer and Ibrahimovic.  Although he is older, Hiller's impact is still very strong, especially now that the game tasks have been significantly reduced, Hiller is more able to concentrate on playing several key games, such as today's game.

    In the absence of Ribery, Mourinho made relatively big changes in the midfield. He did not use Robert or Stewart to replace Ribery, but sent Makelele and Eyre in the midfield.  The combination of Xin, Janus and Nie Fei.  This also surprised Rijkaard.

    Mourinho is at odds with him. On the surface, Rijkaard is using Iniesta as a forward, but in fact he is strengthening the midfielder's ball control ability. After all, Newcastle's original midfielder only has strong defensive capabilities.  Two midfielders, but now, Barcelona has three to deal with in the midfield, and the three midfielders can also support the defense on the wing. This move is completely aimed at Barcelona's strong midfielder ball control.  Ability and wing attack ability come - of course what the situation is.  It also needs to be observed during the game.

    From the beginning of the game, the two sides were entangled in the midfield. Newcastle's midfielder was more than tough but lacked aura, and Barcelona's midfielder was more than skillful but lacked toughness, just from the perspective of the midfielder.  Both teams are considered natural rivals.

    Barcelona has the upper hand in technology, but is not as good as Newcastle in terms of physical confrontation. However, although Newcastle is at home, they do not dare to go too far - Collina gave Makelele a foul at the beginning.  Serious warning.  His tough stance also showed his attitude - I don't care what grudges you had in the last game. In this game, you can only play hard for me. If you want to do other tricks, don't blame me.  You're welcome!

    The name of a person is like the shadow of a tree or the earth. With Collina's reputation, no matter how famous the referee is.  He has such confidence.

    The game was under his control and started within normal limits.

    The situation inside the stadium is normal, but outside the stadium, it may not be normal.

    Newcastle fans brought out all the tricks of football hooligans. Although they did not attack their opponents physically, they continued to torture their opponents mentally, with insults, boos, and middle fingers Barcelona was under huge pressure from the beginning of the game.  pressure.

    Newcastle got the ball, huge cheers.  Barcelona gets the ball.  There were huge boos and curses, and the home fans showed completely different attitudes towards both sides in such a game.  The love and hate of England fans is clearly evident.

    If Ronaldinho can get the Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu to applaud him through his outstanding performance, then no matter how well he performs at St. James' Park, he will not get any applause from the Newcastle fans, but only more violent abuse.  - Unless he's playing for Newcastle.

    Since you areOur enemies, the better you perform, the more we will scold you, and if you perform poorly, then we will also laugh at you - this is the character of Newcastle fans.

    Amid thunderous cheers, Newcastle gradually gained the upper hand in the midfield, but Barcelona's strength was indeed outstanding. Although they were short of major generals and even though they were at the enemy's home court, they did not reveal any fatal flaws.  .

    ??To stabilize the midfield and wait for opportunities to counterattack, this is Rijkaard's idea.

    Newcastle is indeed very strong, but their offensive ability is not particularly outstanding. If Barcelona comes out to fight them in the away game, they will definitely fall to their fast and fierce counterattack, so it is better to stabilize the midfield.  , using two forwards with excellent personal abilities in the frontcourt to solve the problem.

    Since this is Newcastle¡¯s home court, they will definitely strengthen their offense. Defensively, they will definitely not be as tight as in the last game.

    Although Newcastle only needs a zero-0 draw to advance to the next round, will the arrogant Mourinho be willing to accept such an advancement?

    Rijkaard still misjudged Mourinho.

    He thought he knew Mourinho well, but he was wrong.

    ????????????????????????????????????????Outside of his heart, Mourinho is a pure realist. He doesn't care about the process of promotion, he only cares about the result of promotion. For him, no matter it is a big victory or a brilliant promotion.  It was still an ugly draw with his opponent to advance, all he wanted was to advance, nothing else mattered.

    So Newcastle are happy to tangle with Barcelona in the midfield, because they know that as long as the zero-to-zero situation remains, Barcelona will be anxious, not them.

    Of course Mourinho will not just pin his hopes on a draw.  After all, both Ronaldinho and Eto'o have strong personal abilities. It would be terrible if there is any sudden inspiration. The reason why he is so confident is because he has seen the weakness of Barcelona's defense.  at.

    Barcelona¡¯s defense has never been very good, but in front of their strong ability to control the ball in the midfield and frontcourt, this flaw has been well concealed. However, under Mourinho¡¯s careful observation, this flaw was finally discovered.

    This flaw.  It is their main left back, the Dutchman Van Blomhorst, who is said to have participated in the most famous derbies in the world.

    As a full-back with strong assist ability, Van Blomhorst has excellent offensive ability, but he has fatal flaws.  That is, he turns slowly and does not return to defense in time. If it were not for his assists, he could often contain the opponent's right-sided players, coupled with the support of the midfielder.  Barcelona's defense line has long been beaten into a sieve.

    But now, Barcelona's midfielder and Newcastle's midfielder are entangled, and no one can help him anymore.

    Mourinho's instructions before the game were to hit Barcelona's left wing whenever possible, breaking through the surface and tearing apart Barcelona's defense. Especially in the absence of Marquez, the only one with the ability to fill in the defense is  One Puyol remains.  Even if he is covered in iron, how many nails can he drive?

    Newcastle's right wing composed of Nie Fei and Maicon may have major deficiencies in defense, but offensively, it is a close to perfect combination, with technology, speed, strength, impact, imagination all of them  , and with Makelele Essien and others taking turns to fill in on the right, they can also better display their offensive abilities.

    So even though Nie Fei struggled with his opponents in the midfield after the game started.  But he had been paying attention to Van Blomhorst's movements.

    As long as this guy can't help but step forward and assist.  The opportunity is here!

    The opportunity will come soon.

    ?Said before.  Van Blomhorst himself is a full-back with excellent assist ability. He is not physically strong and his confrontation ability is not excellent, but he can become a regular player of the Dutch national team and become the main force in famous giants such as Arsenal and Barcelona.  The most important thing is his assist ability.

    Staying in the backcourt is not his style, nor is it what he is good at, nor is it the reason why the coach hired him - when the coach uses him to play, he uses his assists, not defense.

    After seeing the two sides struggling in the midfield, Van Blomkhorst quickly joined the team in the midfield confrontation.

    Harvey, who was being double-teamed by Janus and Essien, immediately gave the ball to Van Bronhorst, who was on the left side. Since he was already at a disadvantage in the midfield, he temporarily focused his attack.  Putting it on the wing is also a good idea.

    After receiving the ball, Van Blomkhorst began to quickly move in along the left wing. His offensive ability was quite good. Nie Fei moved from the midfield to defend.?, and was quickly thrown away by him with a quick forward thrust.

    After getting rid of Nie Fei, van Blomkhorst's eyes lit up - because all the previous entanglements were concentrated in the midfield, the wing became Newcastle's weakest point. Now there is only one Maicon left in front of him, and Ronaldinho  Also moved to the left to help him attack!

    The excited Van Blomhorst quickly dribbled the ball forward, leaving Nie Fei behind and the huge open space behind him.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 716 Control and Efficiency

    When Van Bronhorst dribbled the ball from the left, Maicon immediately faced the challenge. The Barcelona players were already very aware of Maicon's defensive ability, but Van Bronhorst did not intend to break through Maicon himself.  When he saw that Ronaldinho had pulled to the wing and was in the gap behind Maicon, he immediately made a lateral movement. After drawing Maicon further away from his defensive position, he passed the ball to no one.  Ronaldinho on defense!

    But Essien appeared where he should be, accurately intercepting Van Blomhorst's pass in the middle!

    Van Blomhorst was stunned for a moment, and then a gust of wind immediately blew around him, and Maicon rushed past him quickly!

    At the same time, Essien did not give Ronaldinho a chance to counterattack. Instead, he made an overhead long pass from 20 meters away and passed the ball in front of Nie Fei near the center circle!

    Just now, after Nie Fei was passed by Van Bronhorst, he did not return to defense or return to the center, but stayed near the sideline. Unfortunately, this situation was ignored by the Barcelona players!

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    At this time, there are only two central defenders left in Barcelona's backcourt!

    Van Blomhorst was shocked and was about to turn around and return to defense, but Maicon had already rushed over and blocked his return route intentionally or unintentionally, causing the Dutch defender to slow down!

    The two struggled to get past half-time. Nie Fei in front had already dribbled the ball to an area of ??30 meters. Oleg rushed over horizontally, intending to stop Nie Fei's progress!

    If it was Puyol, Nie Fei would still be a little worried, but he was worried about Oleg, who had just returned from injury and whose reaction and agility were far inferior to Puyol's.  Nie Fei really has nothing to be afraid of.

    ?? Continuously dribbling the ball, Nie Fei firmly controlled the ball and quickly rushed into the penalty area with the ball!

    Oleg could only barely block Nie Fei's route directly facing the goal to prevent Nie Fei from shooting directly, but Nie Fei didn't think so. Van Bronhorst still hasn't been able to defend back in place. Barcelona's defense is full of holes.  !

    Rijkaard and Mourinho stood up at the same time, but one was nervous and uneasy, while the other was excited and excited!

    However, these two head coaches are obviously very good at hiding their thoughts, even though they no longer know what is going on in their hearts.  But there is no change in the expression - they all look cool.

    After making a fake move to force the bottom.  Nie Fei quickly dunked the ball back, raised his foot and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Puyol is desperately fighting for the top with Ibrahimovic. Although there is a huge gap in height between him and his opponent, the "Lion King" is still not afraid of physical confrontation with Ibrahimovic.  Interfering with his possible shooting!

    Ibrahimovic didn¡¯t shoot, he jumped towards the ball.  Then in the air, under the impact of Puyol.  Use your heel to lightly tap the ball

    This is not a shot, but a wonderful pass!

    Later, Hiller, who was racing with Belletti, almost threw himself out!  He was flying in the air and hit the ball hard!

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    Valdes only had time to make a save, and the ball quickly flew past his hands, causing the net behind him to rise high!

    The song "Welcome to Newcastle" rippled over the St. James Park pitch.  Ru Lin's arm pointed to the sky - one to zero!  Newcastle took the lead in the 13th minute of the first half!

    "Another counterattack! Barcelona's defense has healed its scars and forgotten the pain This is the second time they have been scored by Newcastle's quick counterattack! Nie Fei accurately caught Van Bronhorst's attack.  Neutral.

    He didn¡¯t even return to defense after the Dutch defender stepped forward with an assist!  It's like knowing that your teammates will intercept the ball Didn't Rijkaard practice tactics to prevent counterattacks in the past twelve days?  "

    Rijkaard's face was livid. Of course he would not have no arrangements for Newcastle's quick counterattack as the narrow-minded commentator said.  But to stabilize the midfield, one also needs to attack, and Newcastle's counterattack timing was so right. It happened to launch a fierce counterattack when Barcelona's defense was most empty, and Van Bronhorst's pass was also blocked at that time.  It's broken!

    At this time, Rijkaard had not yet realized that Newcastle was preparing to exploit the loophole after Van Bronhorst inserted the assist. He just lamented that Newcastle's luck was so good, which was destined to make him suffer in the next game.  To the bitter end.

    After the game restarted, Barcelona launched a counterattack. Although they lost a goal, the situation was not favorable.It's not too bad for them. As long as they can score a goal, they can make it happen.

    The game and two rounds returned to the end, and this goal was not enough to boost morale.

    Barcelona changed its offensive method after the restart. The two forwards Eto'o and Ronaldinho began to frequently retreat to get the ball, using their personal speed and impact to deal with Newcastle's defense. However, no matter how strong their personal abilities were,  It is also difficult to achieve a good effect in front of the Newcastle defenders who are fortified at all levels.

    You have good skills and excellent personal abilities. You can get past one or two people. Can you get past the entire back line?  And you must know that Newcastle's defensive players are not parallel imports. Even with Ronaldinho's ability, it will take a lot of brains to get past any Newcastle defender one-on-one.

    Barcelona is in the predicament of playing at home again. It is difficult for their offense to reach Newcastle's penalty area, and long-range shots outside the penalty area are basically impossible to pass through Cech's fingers - long-range shots are not that good.  It was shot, and a long shot like this must have room for shooting. The Newcastle defenders who used the sea of ????people tactics to tightly block the front of the penalty area will come up to interfere at any time. In this case, a comfortable long shot is also possible.  It has become a luxury wish.

    Barcelona made three consecutive long-range shots outside the penalty area, all of which were either high or wide. Cech didn't even have a chance to warm up.

    Rijkaard is a coach who does not pay attention to details. He just arranges the best candidates before the game and then allows the players to perform freely on the court. This approach is not bad, especially when the team has  In the case of Ronaldinho, Xavi, Eto'o and other talented and dynamic players, this arrangement can give the players greater room to perform.

    But this kind of tactical policy immediately began to show its shortcomings when faced with Mourinho's strict and demanding tactics, the head coach and his team who detailed the details of the game to the extreme.

    In these two games, Barcelona's gorgeousness and casualness seemed so fragile in front of Newcastle's steel machine, just like the German team in history used its rigor and machine-like precision time and time again to make the gorgeous Brazil, the elegant  France, the melancholy Netherlands, and the crazy Argentina all hit a wall - toughness and rigor have always been the natural enemies of artists.

    At the same time, Newcastle did not forget to attack when defending. Just like in the last game, their attacks were not as good as Barcelona in terms of number, but they were even better in quality - you know, Newcastle can do more than just  It's a counterattack.

    Despite the lack of Drogba, Newcastle's offensive ability has not declined, but has improved - compared with Drogba, who has not yet fully adapted to the Premier League, Shearer's scoring ability is stronger - as long as  There is nothing wrong with his physical condition.

    After two games of rest, Shearer is as energetic as a 25-year-old. Even if he fights against the young and strong Barcelona defender, he can gain the upper hand to a certain extent!

    What is different from the first game is that Newcastle are very cautious about counterattacks. Unless there is a very good opportunity, they choose to advance layer by layer after controlling the ball in the midfield, relying on Nie Fei's organization and the impact of the two forwards.  Barcelona's goal caused trouble. After thirty minutes of the game, although they only had five shots, which was more than half of Barcelona's twelve shots, all five shots hit the goal frame.  , which is in sharp contrast to Barcelona's twelve shots where only three of them hit the goal frame.

    Valdes felt that there was more sweat on his forehead than he usually did in a full game - even if Barcelona did not perform well and was beaten by other teams, he did not feel this way. Newcastle had a lot of shots.  But when they organized the attack, they put more pressure on Valdes - because he didn't know when Newcastle's shot would come. This situation is the most uncomfortable for the goalkeeper.

    ??For a goalkeeper, especially a competitive goalkeeper like Valdes, he is not afraid of the opponent's many shots, but what he is afraid of is the opponent's cold shot after eighty-nine minutes

    ¡°It¡¯s just that Newcastle will not let him idle for eighty-nine minutes.

    In the past, the Spanish team always found it very troublesome when playing against the Italian team, because the Italian team did not care how much time they had the ball, they cared more about efficiency. The Spanish team repeatedly fell into the dilemma of having possession of the ball but being unable to score.  Today, Newcastle's performance made Barcelona's players feel that way.

    "Damn it! These guys are here again!" Valdez took a deep breath, concentrated his already tense nerves a little more, and stared ahead without blinking.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 717 The Perfect First Half

    After passing the ball back and forth through the midfield, the ball fell at the feet of Janus to defend himself. Janus half-turned to control the ball at his feet. At this time, he saw that Nie Fei had already inserted it at high speed along the right, and immediately  Passed the ball.

    ¡°Van Blomhorst is a good breaking point.¡±

    Mourinho said to himself off the court that he had said this many times in the preparation before the game, and he emphasized that during the game, whenever there is a chance, he will hit Barcelona's left wing to death.  ¡ª¡ªHe absolutely believes in the offensive capabilities of Nie Fei and Maicon on the wing.

    The left wing is responsible for defense and the right wing is responsible for offense. This is Newcastle's basic tactic in the first half of the game.

    ? .>. He has not appeared on the right side much so far, but it was his previous breakthrough on the right side that brought Newcastle the first goal.

    Since he still had the task of being responsible for organization, Nie Fei did not completely follow Mourinho's arrangement and attack on the right wing - Newcastle's attacks on the right wing are often completed by Maicon - Nie Fei is a very good mover.  A player who plays football with a brain, his skills are not the best in Newcastle, but when it comes to judgment and vision on the court, almost everyone has to be inferior.

    By doing this, in addition to balancing the midfield, he also had to paralyze Van Bronkhorst - so that he would not feel the pressure on his side of the defense, allowing him to dare to step forward and assist.

    This is how the first ball was scored, and now Nie Fei wants to do it again.

    After Nie Fei received the ball, the Dutch defender retreated to the penalty area line - he almost assisted Newcastle's bottom line just now. Although Newcastle's attack was not a quick counterattack, it was also very fast, and Van Bronjou  Ste's absolute speed is not fast either.  It does seem very difficult to return to defense like this.

    Seeing that Van Blomkhorst was not on a stable footing, Nie Fei did not give his opponent any chance to adjust, and immediately moved the ball toward the baseline, preparing to break through.

    Van Bronhorst had no time to adjust his pace and immediately turned around and chased Nie Fei. He knew that Nie Fei was fast, but on the wing, sometimes you can break through not only by speed, but also by blocking the opponent's pass and breakthrough.  route, then even if you can't catch up with your opponent.

    The defense was also successful.

    I saw him rushing towards me.  However, his feet were obviously unstable. Nie Fei showed a smile and suddenly knocked the ball back while dribbling. The ball rolled between the legs of Van Bronhorst who was caught off guard.  Then Fei quickly stopped, turned around and rushed past Van Blomhorst!

    The Dutch defender was extremely tenacious and turned around again.  He stretched his legs to shovel Nie Fei, who had just controlled the ball - as long as he could shovel the ball away, even if he fell to the ground.  This defense was considered a success.

    It¡¯s a pity that Nie Fei had already expected this. After catching up with the ball, he took a step sideways with the ball. Not only did he avoid Van Bronhorst¡¯s tackle, but he also took a shot!

    After taking a step, Nie Fei no longer hesitated.  Immediately take a powerful shot with your left foot!

    The ball passed quickly between the two centre-backs.  Quickly rush to the upper left corner of the goal!.

    :|radians.  Valdes didn't realize until after he made the save that he couldn't catch the ball smoothly. He couldn't even hit the ball with one fist. In a hurry, he could only stretch out a single palm to block the ball!

    The ball was blocked, but Barcelona immediately faced greater danger!

    The ball was blocked back to the small penalty area, and Essien rushed into the penalty area and grabbed a volley in front of Puyol!

    This follow-up shot is not beautiful, but when facing a huge empty goal, such a follow-up shot is enough!

    The ball flew into the goal amidst the huge cheers of nearly 50,000 Newcastle fans!  Two to zero, Newcastle expanded the score at the end of the first half!

    "Two to zero! Newcastle's sixth shot in this game! The sixth time the ball was hit within the goal frame, resulting in two goals! Horrible shooting efficiency! Newcastle will shoot very efficiently in this game  They have played to the extreme. Compared with them, Barcelona, ??which has created more than 30 shots in the two rounds so far but only scored one goal, should feel ashamed!¡±

    Essien roared while running wantonly on the pitch. The young Ghanaian was under a lot of pressure when he came to Newcastle in the early days. He was worth 20 million pounds - as a Ligue 1 player outside the four major leagues.  For young Africans in China, it is simply too high, and sometimes high transfer fees can become a huge burden.

    But Essien withstood such pressure. He quickly occupied the main position with his abundant physical fitness and dedicated attitude, making Newcastle's defensive midfielder partner Makelele and JaySi can only compete for another midfielder position, and as a

    After all, he also enjoys what only veteran players can enjoy. Among the 24 first-team players in Shucastle, he has been rotated the least.

    And this goal is the first goal he scored in the Champions League after moving to Newcastle - although he has also scored goals in previous leagues, no matter when, the first goal  Always exciting.

    "Haha, this guy is really worth 20 million pounds!" Pei Wei applauded excitedly in the stands, while laughing and saying to everyone around him-including the UEFA staff:  "I like this guy! He's the Forrest Gump of Newcastle!"

    No one has any objection to his words. Essien has played the entire game in the last four games, and his running distance on the court is also the longest. For an African player, it may not be a big deal - dark skin  The meaning it brings to them may not be backwardness, ignorance, poverty, or physical fitness that surpasses other races, but what is valuable is that Essien does not run around on the court. He will always appear where he should appear most, no matter what.  Whether it is offense or defense, he can be seen in any corner of the court.

    Such a midfielder is what all coaches dream of.

    "It seems we can breathe a sigh of relief." A fan nearby said with a smile: "We are two goals ahead. I don't believe Barcelona can score us two goals in the next time. They didn't do it even at their home court.  Pass."

    "Hey, man, we can't be so carelessBarcelona is a powerful opponent, and their offensive ability is also the strongest in Europe. What's more, they also have Ronaldinho, who has performed like a superstar this year.  We should not look down upon players like this.¡±

    Pei Wei told the fan that he knew very well how high Ronaldinho has been on the court in recent years. He is simply the well-deserved No. 1 player in the world, especially on the left wing where Ronaldinho is accustomed to move.  That is Newcastle's right wing. In order to focus on Van Blomkhorst's point, Newcastle sent two offensive players and did not use a dedicated person to mark Ronaldinho. Although the overall defense and compressed space allowed Ronaldinho to be in this game.  In many games, players don't perform very well, but a player like Ronaldinho may be able to wipe out the opponent's efforts in a moment.

    Mourinho thinks the same way off the field. Others can be optimistic, but he can't. As a head coach, he must consider the worst outcome. Before the whistle blows at the end of the game, there can be no slightest hope.  slack off.

    However, before the end of the first half, he seemed to be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

    Essien's goal occurred in the 67th minute, and Barcelona's players seemed to have suffered a huge blow due to conceding the second goal. After the restart, their offense began to appear helpless. It was obvious that Newcastle's  The counterattack scared them. They were afraid that if they continued to attack like this, not only would they not be able to recover the score, but Newcastle would also break through the door again with a sharper counterattack.

    The pressure of being one goal behind is obviously not comparable to being two goals behind, and the pressure of being two goals behind is also not comparable to being further behind.

    In the next few minutes of the game, Barcelona not only failed to fight back, but Newcastle quickly gained possession of the ball and began to launch wave after wave of attacks on the gate guarded by Valdez. Van Bronhorst guarded the left side.  Lu was continuously attacked by the opponent. Under the attacks of Nie Fei Maicon and even Janus and others, Van Bronhorst's defensive flaws were fully exposed and he was repeatedly broken through. If it weren't for Puyol and Bal  If Des performs well, Newcastle can even expand the score again!

    Rijkaard's shouting from the sidelines failed to reverse Barcelona's disadvantage on the court. Fortunately, after scoring the second goal, Newcastle's players also seemed a little too relaxed in attack, with two kicks.  The shot appeared to be in a hurry, which prevented the gate guarded by Valdez from being breached again.

    Mourinho shook his head on the sidelines. Although he was happy that Newcastle scored two goals, he regretted that he could not calmly expand the score after occupying the advantage in the past few minutes. Maybe Mourinho was a little demanding.  After all, they have gained a huge advantage, and players are not machines. After spending more than thirty perfect minutes, they seem to be qualified to be willful for a while.

    As referee Collina blew the whistle at the end of the first half, cheers rang out for a long time over the St. James Park stadium. Everyone knew what this score meant. If Barcelona could not score two goals in the second half  If so, they will definitely be eliminated.

    Mourinho stood up and let out a sigh of relief.  It was a perfect first half, now,Just look at the second half.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 718 The Second Half Begins

    We got a two-goal lead, which is gratifying.

    "Mourinho told everyone in the locker room: "But let's not forget that our advantage is not as big as it seems, because we only got a draw at the Nou Camp, a one-to-one draw.  , if we fail to continue scoring in the second half and are scored two goals by Barcelona, ??then we will be eliminated - this is not impossible, a team like Barcelona will be eliminated in the 45th  Is it difficult to score two goals in a minute?  "

    "Boss, our defense is not a mess." Lucio said a little dissatisfied: "If Barcelona wants to score, they have to ask us first!"

    Lucio's words resonated with all the players. In this game and a half, Newcastle's defense almost blocked the opponent. Except for one goal scored by Barcelona with one less player, the eleven against ten  When alone, Barcelona has yet to score a goal.

    Mourinho smiled slightly. Players must have such self-confidence. Players without self-confidence cannot exert their full abilities on the court. As for how to control players from inflating self-confidence, that is what he, the coach, should do.  thing.

    Mourinho was about to say something when the door to the locker room was pushed open and Pei Wei walked in excitedly. He came down from the stands and naturally came later than the players and coaches.

    "Hey, Jose, guys, guess what I saw?" Pei Wei shouted loudly as soon as he entered the door.

    "Did Rijkaard enter the referee's locker room again?" Ibrahimovic shouted, and the other players immediately burst into laughter. Everyone knew that Ibrahimovic was just joking. Rijkaard would not be so stupid as this is St. Petersburg.  James Park Stadium is Newcastle's territory!

    "No. Ibra, you shouldn't ridicule him like this. Rijkaard is a respectable head coach. The last time he entered the referee's lounge maybe just to greet the referee and did nothing else" Pei  Wei said seriously.

    "Okay, Pei, just say what you have to say. Look, I was arranging tactics, but you interrupted me." Mourinho spread his hands.  Said a little helplessly.

    "Oh? Is that so? I'm sorry, everyone." Pei Wei nodded to apologize, and then said to Mourinho: "I just saw that Rijkaard did not let Sylvinho enter the locker room.  Leaving him on the court to warm upwhat did you guess?"

    "Van Blomkhorst is going to end." Mourinho sighed.  He said with some regret: "We couldn't attack as we wanted on the right in the second half This is really bad news."

    Then he raised his head and gave a thumbs up to Nie Fei and Maicon: "You two did a good jobRijkaard no longer dares to let Van Bronhorst play on the court.".

    ~: Said proudly: "It doesn't matter how powerful our offense is. Van Blomhorst is no match for us."

    "But we have to be careful in the second half. Although Sylvinho is not very good offensively, his defense is much better than Van Blomkhorst. This way Ronaldinho can focus all his energy on offense  Michael (Essien), you need to appear more on the right in the second half. Our attack on the right cannot be reduced. Your performance in defense will determine whether our right side can exert continuous pressure on Barcelona in the second half.  "

    Essien nodded, he knew how difficult this task was.  Although Ronaldinho's performance in these two games did not look very good, it was not due to a certain defensive player, but the result of the Newcastle team's defense - maybe Ronaldinho did it alone in a narrow area.  The ability to score goals, but when players from both sides crowd the penalty area, no matter how outstanding a player is, they cannot display their personal abilities.

    And when Mourinho said this just now, he obviously gave himself the task of defending Ronaldinho. Although Mourinho did whatever it took to win, at home and with a two-goal lead in the total score, he  I don't want to use the same defensive method on the road anymore.

    "Barcelona will definitely launch a fierce counterattack in the second half, so we have to be very cautious at the beginning of the second half. If we can't score against them in the first twenty minutes, then Barcelona's pressure will increase. As time goes by,  As time goes by, the pressure will only increase. "Mourinho continued: "Defensively, we continued the way we did in the first half, and offensively, in addition to having very good counterattack opportunities, in the midfield.  To control the ball, we cannot hand it over easily. Their skills are very good. If we always let them attack, our physical energy will be consumed too much - ball control, transfer, attracting them to come up and fight, let their physical energy  Consume the same.¡±

    &nbsp; Seeing the players nodding to show that they understood, Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, let's start to rest The last forty-five minutes will determine whether we can go further."

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    Obviously, Rijkaard also greatly boosted the morale of the players during the halftime break. In the player tunnel, the eyes of the players on both sides flashed with determination, and they obviously wanted to use their best in the second half of the game.  All abilities, the only difference is that Newcastle's players are firm and confident, while Barcelona's players are firm and decisive - this is determined based on the different situations of the two sides.

    Rijkaard and Mourinho met unexpectedly at the entrance of the players' tunnel. Both sides looked at each other expressionlessly. Mourinho stretched out his hand forward, indicating that Rijkaard should go out first.  Calder nodded - Mourinho is the master, and this behavior is also a European gentleman's demeanor.

    But Pei Wei next to him did not have any gentlemanly demeanor. He looked at Rijkaard with a smile, and then turned his head to look at the referee's lounge seemingly inadvertently

    Rijkaard's expression changed, he snorted angrily, and walked out without looking back - he hated Pei Wei to death. He didn't hate Mourinho, but he hated this man who was the president of the club but always  He's a guy who likes to think of himself as an assistant coach.

    ¡°However, Rijkaard had a vague feeling in his heart that maybe it would be a very interesting thing to be the head coach in a club with such a guy.

    Pei Wei and Mourinho looked at each other and smiled, and Pei Wei shrugged: "To be honest, I admire him very much. Until now, he has not lost his mind because of my anger Jose, he is much better behaved than you.  ¡±

    "You are not a gentleman, Pei." Mourinho said rudely: "So I can't treat you in a gentleman's way, otherwise I will suffer a loss It's a pity that Rijkaard is a gentleman."

    Pei Wei was not angry at Mourinho's words. In fact, they had said this to each other many times, so he just smiled and replied: "These days, gentlemen will always suffer some losses In football  If you mess around in the circle and don't speak well, you will suffer big losses! "

    After saying this, Pei Wei greeted two UEFA staff members and walked to the stands with them - an assistant coach would not have such an honor, but Pei Wei has a special status.  , he is also the chairman of Newcastle and a former member of FIFA. With this arrangement, UEFA also wants to give Pei Wei a small warning, but it is a pity that this guy will not care.

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    After the start of the second half, Rijkaard indeed replaced Van Blomhorst with Sylvinho. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Dutch did a good job offensively in the first half, but failed defensively.  It was full of flaws, and what was especially bad was that Newcastle also recognized this. In the last ten minutes of the first half, their offense was almost concentrated on the right.

    Rijkaard¡¯s substitution was timely.

    It was Barcelona who kicked off the second half first.

    Sure enough, after the start of the second half, Barcelona immediately launched a fierce attack.

    The first shot came from their forward, Cameroon "Cheetah" Eto'o.

    After receiving Xavi¡¯s pass, Eto¡¯o quickly turned around and dodged Makelele¡¯s defense, and then immediately took a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    A very high-quality long shot, the ball flew through several Newcastle players and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal.

    Cech made an extremely wonderful save and pushed the ball over the baseline with one palm.

    "Pet Cech!"

    Cheers swept through the stands of St. James Park Stadium, and all the fans were cheering for Cech's wonderful save. Eto'o's long-range shot was quite good, with strong angle, power, speed and suddenness, but in  Cech, who has amazing reflexes and outstanding height, still cannot break through Newcastle's door!

    It can be said that if it were not for Cech, a goalkeeper who basically makes no mistakes, Mourinho would not have adopted such defensive tactics in these two games, because in such games, a goalkeeper's ability is better tested.  nerve.

    Barcelona won a corner kick, Xavi took the corner kick, Ronaldinho rushed forward to get rid of Maicon's defense, jumped high in the front point, and shook his head ten meters in front of the goal!

    Newcastle's defenders did not expect that Ronaldinho, who seldom used headers, would rush into the penalty area to fight for the header. As a result, he grabbed the point. Fortunately, Ronaldinho missed the header a little, and the ball missed the goal post and flew out of the baseline.  Goal kick.

    Mourinho was silent on the sidelines, Barcelona¡¯sThe attack was indeed very fierce. It was obvious that after Rijkaard's encouragement in the midfield, they had come out of the low morale of conceding two goals in a row in the first half, but this level of attack was still what he expected.  among.  "It's our turn to attack now," Mourinho muttered.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 719 Critical Moment

    Chapter 719 The critical moment

    Newcastle organized an attack and quickly pushed the ball through the midfield. Although technically Newcastle's midfielder was worse than Barcelona's midfielder, Barcelona's midfielder was also not as good as Newcastle's defensively.

    Ibrahimovic withdrew from the penalty area, Ribery was absent, and there was one less organizer in Newcastle's midfield. Then Ibrahimovic will take on more organizational tasks. He is also an indispensable link in Newcastle's tactics.

    Ibrahimovic is holding the ball in the midfield. Since the average height of Barcelona players is relatively short and their confrontation ability is insufficient, Ibrahimovic is much safer with the ball than Nie Fei. With his height of 1.92 meters, he wants to be in the same height position.  It is really a relatively simple thing for a Barcelona midfielder who is less than 1.8 meters tall to protect the ball when pressing, not to mention that Ibrahimovic's own skills have reached a very high level.

    After controlling the ball, Ibrahimovic has keenly noticed that Nie Fei is cutting in along the right wing. After dodging Motta's grab for the ball, Ibrahimovic immediately raised his foot and made a beautiful direct pass!

    The ball flew between Oleg and Sylvinho. Nie Fei caught the ball and took a step forward.

    Nie Fei immediately took a long shot with his left foot before Puyol rushed to defend!

    The ball flew across the penalty area like lightning. Valdes jumped up, but after he saved it, he realized that he was one step slower!

    With a crisp sound, the ball hit the post hard and bounced into the penalty area. The Newcastle fans sighed, but then the sigh turned into cheers!

    Shearer appeared at the spot where the ball landed and shot straight back without stopping!

    At this moment, Valdez, who had fallen to the ground, suddenly jumped up from the ground and miraculously blocked the ball in the air that was about to fly into the goal!  Then he pressed the ball tightly under him, without giving Newcastle another chance to shoot!

    The smile on Hiller's face froze. He didn't expect that such a close supplementary shot was not scored!  Although the route of the ball flying back to the penalty area is very irregular.  He couldn't comfortably shoot the ball into the blind corner, and Puyol was about to pounce. He had no chance to stop the ball, but with such a big open goal, he should have scored with just one extra kick!

    Valdes, the goalkeeper who has been scored three times by Newcastle, made a miraculous save!  Even though he lost his balance, he still blocked Hiller's follow-up shot and didn't give Newcastle any chance!

    There were sounds of regret in the stands. Everyone knew that if the lead became three goals.  Then Barcelona's psychological defense will completely collapse!  But Valdes changed everything!

    The failure of this shot to score a goal caused Newcastle's high morale to begin to decline. However, Barcelona's players will have endless courage after escaping from death!

    People are so strange sometimes. After escaping a disaster, you can get greater psychological encouragement!

    "Pay attention to defense!" Mourinho stood up from the sidelines and shouted to the court for the first time in this game: "Especially during this period! You must be careful not to let them score!"

    Mourinho knows very well that if he escapes the sure kill just now.  If Barcelona can score a goal quickly, their morale will be as high as ever, and Newcastle's advantage in front of them will be gone!  This is also the charm of the two-round knockout round. The comparison between home and away goals makes the outcome of the game endless possibilities. No team can relax before the end of the two-round match!

    This is a critical moment.  If Barcelona scores a goal during this period, then they are fully capable of scoring another goal with about twenty minutes left before the end of the game!  At that time, the score of 2 to 2 will be enough for Barcelona to advance to the next round, and Newcastle will lose both rounds with a huge advantage!

    He rarely yells from the sidelines.  It is precisely because of this that when he shouted these words, the Newcastle players on the field immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.

    Valdes stood up from the ground and threw the ball to launch an attack. At this time, except for Shearer who ran up to interfere with Puyol who was holding the ball, the other Newcastle players immediately swarmed back into their own half like a tide!

    Puyol got out of the way of Shearer and handed the ball to Belletti on the right.  Belletti rushed forward with the ball, handed the ball to Albertini and then ran forward again. The Italian midfielder quickly handed the ball back to him.

    Belletti dribbled the ball straight in, and the Newcastle players naturally would not let him dribble the ball close to the penalty area so easily. Although there was no full-time left midfielder, Jenas quickly came up to him.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Didi did not force a breakthrough, but handed the ball to Harvey a little ahead, who turned around with the ball.  Makelele was immediately spotted.

    Newcastle's defense is watertight.

    Xavi still controlled the ball despite Makelele's pressing.  Spanish players have excellent skills on the ground, not to mention the "No. 4" player who has the same lineage as Barcelona.  From Guardiola to Xavi to Iniesta and Fabregas, their ball-handling skills and broad vision are quite commendable.

    After dodging a gap, Xavi immediately passed the ball to Iniesta on the right. Iniesta dribbled the ball towards the center, attracting Hart to follow him, and then immediately turned around and knocked the ball away.  It was given to Belletti who was coming in from the sideline. Belletti didn't take too much, but directly kicked the ball into the penalty area before Janas came up to defend!

    Dawson and Eto'o jumped up at the same time, competing for the ball!

    Dawson is eight centimeters taller than Eto'o, but although Eto'o is not good at heading the ball, as a black man, his jumping ability is extremely good, plus he is stuck in the front point position, so he is still the same as Dawson.  Sen fought hard.

    In the end, it was Dawson who was superior and got the ball ahead of Eto'o and pushed the ball out of the baseline for a corner kick.

    Xavi took a corner kick from the left, and Puyol, who was assisting, came in from the back row at high speed, made an obvious gliding movement in the air, and rushed to meet the ball in front of Essien!

    Cech once again made an amazing save, he almost pressed the ball down on the goal line!  And half of his body was already inside the goal. You can imagine how thrilling this save was!

    Two minutes later.  Barcelona made a comeback. Belletti fired a long shot from 30 meters away on the right side of the penalty area. Cech saved the ball again and then Lucio cleared Xavi's corner kick in front of the goal.

    Seeing that Barcelona's offense began to become fierce again, Newcastle fans couldn't help but start to worry. Mourinho was relieved at this time. With the current state of the Newcastle players, they will definitely be able to be like the previous games.  Let Barcelona's offense be in vain.

    Hart's hard tackle cut off the ball from Iniesta's feet, and then he immediately passed the ball to Essien in the center, and Newcastle launched a counterattack.

    Essien handed the ball to Nie Fei, who passed the ball to the frontcourt. Shearer jumped on top of Oleg's head and directly hit the goal. This long shot was easily caught by Valdez.

    Seeing that this attack failed, Newcastle players began to quickly return to defense. Barcelona had just advanced the ball to near the center circle.  They were helpless to see that there were already seven or eight Newcastle players in Newcastle's half.

    Harvey was a little helpless in possession of the ball. This is what they have felt the most in these two games. Damn it, Newcastle always let Barcelona's offense be carried out in a half with 14 or 5 players from both sides. This kind of defense  This is the biggest headache for Barcelona, ??which is accustomed to advancing layer by layer.

    "Give me!"

    There was a familiar shout from the front, and Harvey raised his head.  I happened to see Ronaldinho having withdrawn from the front and was asking him for the ball on the left side of the midfield.

    Harvey sighed inwardly, it seemed that this was the only way, since he couldn't get in through the midfield organization.  Ronaldinho, who is in front, is also unable to perform due to lack of impact space. It is better to let Ronaldinho start organizing from the midfield, which may have unexpected effects.

    Although Ronaldinho took the ball near the center circle, Essien still did not forget his mission. He always followed Ronaldinho not far away. When he saw Ronaldinho preparing to take the ball, he immediately rushed forward.

    Ronaldinho takes the ball and turns around.  Just in time to catch Essien rushing up.

    Essien planned to quickly stretch his foot to intercept the ball, but Ronaldinho pulled the ball back, allowing Essien to miss it easily.

    Unable to intercept the ball immediately, Essien did not become impatient, but immediately stabilized his center of gravity and stared at the ball at Ronaldinho's feet.

    Ronaldinho paused for a moment, and suddenly quickly moved the outside of his left foot to the side!

    Essien reacted immediately and moved half a step sideways.  It happened to be in front of Ronaldinho.  Then he would press forward with his whole body and at the same time extend his feet to prepare to intercept the ball!

    But Ronaldinho¡¯s left foot quickly retracted from the side of the ball.  Then he turned to the inside of his left foot and dunked the ball to the right. The ball rolled smoothly from the opposite direction. Ronaldinho immediately rushed and caught up with the ball!

    ??Flick the cow¡¯s tail!  The Brazilian wizard¡¯s stunts reappear!

    "Damn it!" Essien cursed in his heart, but his physical fitness was so amazing that he still forcibly twisted his body even though he had almost lost his center of gravity.?Use all your strength to chase Ronaldinho, who has already surpassed you!

    It is a pity that Ronaldinho has no intention of continuing to dribble the ball forward. In this many battles, the Brazilian has clearly understood how indestructible Newcastle's overall defense is!

    So he immediately raised his foot and made a thirty-meter long pass!

    The ball was like a rainbow, drawing a wonderful arc over the St. James Park pitch!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 720 The Final Contest

    Chapter 720 The final battle

    "A long pass near the center circle! Ronaldinho seems a little impatient, and this long pass seems to be more blind Oh! No, a wonderful long pass!"

    The surprised voice of the ESPN commentator seemed to explain the situation on the field. After Ronaldinho's pass flew over the midfield, everyone on the scene, including the fans in front of the TV, could see that this pass was  It just happened to seize a tiny loophole in Newcastle, and it happened to fall between Dawson and Maicon!

    And Eto'o was rushing towards the landing point of the ball. The Cameroon Cheetah, running at full speed, was in perfect time with Ronaldinho's pass. When the ball fell, it was when Eto'o rushed to the landing point!

    Dawson rushed over from the side, but looking at the speed of the ball falling, it was difficult for Dawson to stop Eto'o's shot.

    But the situation is not that bad yet. If Eto'o chooses to stop the ball, Dawson can immediately entangle him, and there are several Newcastle defenders nearby, but they are farther away than Dawson.  Just a little bit. Even if Eto'o shoots, he may not be able to break Cech's fingers from this distance.

    Since joining this season, the Czech goalkeeper has made countless wonderful saves, which has made Newcastle's defense stronger. Both the coach and the fans have great confidence in him.

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    Eto'o didn't stop the ball and directly volleyed with his right foot into the far corner!

    The ball flew past Dawson¡¯s face, and the sound of wind caused by the fast-flying ball made Dawson feel his cheeks hurt!

    In order to prevent Eto'o from shooting into the near corner, Cech stood close to the near post. Eto'o's shot was very fast. He did not have time to retreat. He could only jump high and stretch out as much as possible with one hand.  Long, intending to lift the ball to the goal post!

    With Cech¡¯s height of 1.97 meters.  Coupled with the distance of jumping upward and the distance of extending the hand, if the ball cannot be touched in this way, then the ball will definitely fly out of the baseline!

    Cech failed to touch the ball!  The ball almost missed his middle finger and flew behind him!

    Cech struggled to look back, hoping to see the ball flying out of the baseline.

    But this look made him feel cold all over - after the ball flew over his head, it suddenly dropped violently!

    When Eto'o shot the ball, he added an upward "tick" force, and the ball formed a violent rotation.  After the ball flies in the air for a certain distance, it will fall violently!

    This is not a particularly difficult skill to master. Basically, professional players can kick such a shot. But like Eto'o, who receives a long pass from 30 meters away and volleys directly without stopping, not only requires skills, but also  It also depends on a little luck!  Because the angle of touching the ball and the strength of the shot are not enough, this is a gap that cannot be filled by skills.

    Under the gaze of all the fans.  The ball dropped just right, hit the intersection of the crossbar and the post diagonally, and then bounced into the goal!

    Eto¡¯o¡¯s second goal in two rounds!

    The moment the ball hit the net, whether it was a Barcelona fan on the scene or a Barcelona fan as far away as Spain.  As well as the other substitute players and coaches of the Barcelona Club on the bench, they jumped up at the same time and gave a cheer that can only be seen in extreme joy!

    The huge cheers verified from the side that Barcelona¡¯s goal was hard-won.

    Looking at Eto'o who is surrounded by other Barcelona players.  Dawson couldn't help spitting on the ground, and then said angrily: "Isn't it just a goal? What's the big deal! We have never been so happy to score two goals, so damn ignorant!"

    After all, Dawson knew very well, and other Newcastle players also knew that the significance of this goal to this game has exceeded the goal itself.

    Newcastle's advantage was reduced to one goal - half a goal to be precise.  This score remained until the end, Newcastle won, Barcelona scored another goal, Barcelona won, the game was destined to end within ninety minutes, both sides had opportunities.

    To this, everyone here, everyone watching this game.  Everyone knows it.

    "A wonderful world wave Although there is some luck. But no one can deny that Barcelona has rekindled hope. And this hope is so close to them, it seems that they can pick it off with a stretch of hand  There are twenty-three minutes left before the end of the game, and the game has once again set off suspense and waves. For Newcastle fans, they will not be happy to see this situation, but for all neutral fans, this goal means.  , the game will be?Re-enter the suspense and excitement!  "

    After the game restarted, Barcelona's players began to get excited as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood - hope has always been the biggest factor in promoting humankind's rise.

    Newcastle players tried to control the ball in the midfield and wear down the opponent's energy. To be fair, this strategy is very good. Unfortunately, on the football field, there are many examples of mental strength surpassing physical strength.

    Just like now, Barcelona's players are obviously very tired, but after the restart, their fatigue has been forgotten, and each of them moves as vigorously as if the game has just begun!

    Originally, Newcastle had an advantage in terms of physical fitness. They had played one less game than Barcelona before this game, and they were still sitting at home, waiting for Barcelona to arrive from Spain after a long journey - but in this situation  Now, this little advantage no longer exists.

    All Barcelona players launched a full-court press like crazy. Although their players are mainly offensive players, as professional players, these offensive players are just not good at defending, not incapable of defending!

    A minute later, they grabbed the ball and launched a counterattack!

    "Don't retreat in a hurry! Seize the ball in the frontcourt! Keep an eye on your own man!" Lucio shouted loudly. He is the most experienced person in Newcastle's defense. He knows very well that with Barcelona's current momentum,  , even if all Newcastle players return to defense, they may be forced to open a gap by their opponents!

    "We are in a bit of trouble." Pei Wei stared at the court and muttered to himself.

    Now the game has reached the most critical moment. Although there is still enough time before the end of the game, Barcelona did not wait until the last moment to launch a fierce attack, but launched a desperate attack at this time!

    "This guy really has his way! He knows exactly what Barcelona needs!"

    Mourinho has set his sights on Rijkaard. This Dutchman has the same factor as Barcelona, ??which is madness and madness at all costs!  It would be better to be broken than to be completely crazy!

    "He and Barcelona really complement each other" Mourinho, who has been in Barcelona for five years, knows that if Real Madrid represents the king of Spain, elegant and powerful, then Barcelona is the persistent resister, tragic and heroic.  honourable!

    The Catalans, who have always dreamed of winning the championship, and Barcelona, ??who have been fighting against Real Madrid, have the same soul!

    Mourinho did not direct the players to defend, because he knew that at this time, off-field guidance was secondary. The most important thing was to see the players' performance in the game-if they could withstand Barcelona's attack,  Then the track of the game is back under Newcastle's control.

    Because Barcelona is at the end of its game, relying on the goal just now. If they can equalize the score, then the fighting spirit they inspired will be enough to last them until the end of the game. If they cannot score, then the fatigue will be doubled.  It comes back to them - this is the saying that if you work hard in one go, you will be exhausted again, or in three cases you will be weak.

    The question now is, can Newcastle's players withstand Barcelona's desperate attack?

    Mourinho chooses to believe in his players!  Because each of them was personally selected by him and Pei Wei as players who fit his tactics!  Everyone has tough nerves and an indomitable spirit!

    Although they are also human beings and are also affected by emotions, Mourinho believes that after such arduous training, emotions will definitely not have that much impact on them!

    Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, and Shearer, these three offensive players immediately began to fight physically in the frontcourt. Although they were not able to intercept the ball in the face of the delicate skills of the Barcelona players, they also delayed Barcelona's attack.  Attack speed!

    With their efforts, other Newcastle players who retreated in a hurry have already set up a tight defensive formation in the backcourt. Every Barcelona player is surrounded by Newcastle defenders defending!

    Mourinho breathed out lightly. His players did not let him down. At least Barcelona could not easily break through such a defense and pose a fatal threat to the gate guarded by Cech.

    A goal like Eto¡¯o¡¯s just now can¡¯t always happen!  With only one goal missing, Barcelona players would not end the attack in such a risky way!

    Since the opponent's fast attack has no effect, the next step is to see whether Newcastle can withstand Barcelona.?This time the position is attacked!

    This will be the most important contest in the two rounds!  Whoever is more patient will not only win this contest, but also win the final victory in the two rounds!

    The loser will have no chance to regain the situation, because this is the second round of the game. When Newcastle scored the second goal of the game, the balance of the game has been broken.  Within ten minutes, one team will be eliminated!

    The suspense will not extend into overtime and penalty shootouts!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 721: The Gap between Victory and Loss

    Chapter 721 The gap between victory and defeat

    It¡¯s obvious that Barcelona¡¯s players also knew that there was no room for error in this attack ¨C without a quick counterattack, they began to have enough patience to organize the attack in the frontcourt, control the ball, and patiently look for opportunities in the frontcourt.

    With the short passes back and forth, Barcelona's delicate skills were fully displayed at this time. Newcastle did not passively shrink into their own penalty area - if their defense only retreated and defended, it would have been impossible to let Barcelona's offense go.  Such a headache, the strength of Newcastle's defense is that they are not passive defense, but active defense, using impact and interference to cause chaos in the opponent's organization and offense-but at this time, Barcelona used their delicate technology and skilled  He controlled the ball beautifully and was not interrupted by Newcastle's interception.

    Both sides showed enough patience. Neither the offensive side nor the defensive side showed any impatience. They stole, pressed, pressed, short passed, dispatched, organized

    "Damn it, it won't be passed until the end of the game, right?" Pei Wei in the stands felt anxious and couldn't help but said to himself. The people next to him couldn't understand his Chinese and didn't have the attention to pay attention to him.  What to say, everyone watched the game on the field nervously.

    "It won't be too longBarcelona will definitely not be able to resist attacking first, the initiative is still in our hands." Mourinho murmured to himself in an extremely small voice: "Guys  , don¡¯t be anxious, let them be anxious, let them play long passes"

    Sure enough, after several back-and-forth maneuvers and Newcastle still didn't reveal any flaws, Barcelona couldn't hold back anymore!

    Eto'o withdrew from the penalty area, Ronaldinho took the ball from the left to the center, and then passed the ball to Eto'o covertly.  After Eto'o got the ball, he forced the ball in front of Maicon. Maicon, who was attracted by Ronaldinho, was broken through by Eto'o in an instant, but soon, Maicon immediately caught up with him, and then Eto'o caught up with him.  To'o knocked the Cameroonian over with one kick before inserting into the penalty area!

    Eto'o stumbled into the penalty area, and Maicon hurriedly raised his hands to show that he had not committed a foul. The small actions of the two of them obviously did not hide the eyes of the referee Collina. The bald referee clearly awarded Chelsea a left penalty area line.  Direct free kick.  Then Maicon was shown a yellow card!

    "Well done." Mourinho extended his thumb to Maicon from a distance. This foul was timely. It is probably not that easy to shoot a direct free kick from this position. If you choose to pass the ball, Newcastle will occupy the advantage.  With the huge height advantage, compared with positional offense, such a free kick poses too little threat to Newcastle.

    Sure enough, Harvey just hoisted the ball to the edge of the penalty area, and Lucio immediately jumped up and pushed the ball out of the penalty area!

    Unfortunately.  The ball flew out of the penalty area and fell to the feet of the Barcelona player. Iniesta got the ball on the right and saw Ronaldinho at the front of the penalty area. He immediately made a cross!

    The ball flew to Ronaldinho's feet because of the free kick he had just defended.  No one is defending Ronaldinho!

    Essien fulfilled his duty!  When Ronaldinho caught the ball, he quickly rushed out of the penalty area and lay in front of Ronaldinho!

    No matter where Ronaldinho wants to break through, he must first pass him!

    "I will not be easily deceived by you again! What happened just now will never happen again!" Essien shouted in his heart.  Although Essien did not have much responsibility for the previous conceding goal, the Ghanaian is still worried about being swung by Ronaldinho with a bull's tail!

    Besides, even if it is the cow's tail, it is not unbreakable - there is no unbreakable passing movement in the world. Swinging the cow's tail can only have an unexpected effect when passing people on the wing or in a narrow range. As long as one's own reaction  If he is fast enough with agility, he will not be knocked around in such a head-on confrontation, as long as Ronaldinho dares to use the cow's tail.  Then you must let him know how powerful you are!

    Ronaldinho feinted to the left, but Essien did not move. He just stared at Ronaldinho. He believed that in this situation, even if Ronaldinho moved first, he would be able to stop his opponent in time.

    "You want me to be fooled by such a fake move? Isn't it too simplistic?" Essien sneered in his heart.

    Seeing that his opponent was not fooled, Ronaldinho did not stop and feinted to the right again.  Essien still didn't move.  But his nerves were on edge, and he knew it.  Ronaldinho's two actions were first to make himself fooled, and secondly to adjust his rhythm. The next step would definitely be a breakthrough!

    If there is no breakthrough, Makelele and Maicon will have already attacked from both sides. By then, no matter how good Ronaldinho¡¯s skills are, he will not be able to win a task.A goal is the best result.

    But Ronaldinho did not break through. After two feints, Ronaldinho suddenly exerted force on the spot, swung his left calf quickly, and shot the ball hard!

    He shot!  He didn't break through and shot directly!

    Essien's mind went blank for a moment, but the reflexes brought about by long-term hard training still made him subconsciously move to the right - this is the direction of Ronaldinho's shot!

    Essien¡¯s upper arm touched the side of the ball slightly, but he was not able to block the ball, but only caused the ball to change its direction slightly!

    When Cech saw the ball flying in front of Essien, he immediately jumped into the air and threw his right hand towards the ball!

    But it¡¯s still a step too late!  Ronaldinho's shot had an obvious outer arc. Although Cech had jumped very far, his outstretched hand was still some distance away from the ball!

    The whole audience was silent. At this time, the sound of the ball hitting the goalpost was so clear - the ball hit the inside of the goalpost and jumped upwards, then hit the lower edge of the crossbar and slowly fell downwards

    A figure rushed over quickly, stretched out his feet and hooked the ball over Cech's head. Dawson immediately kicked the ball far away from the sideline!

    Maicon!  The Brazilian defender stopped his compatriot's must-goal!  In order to make this rescue, Maicon had lost his balance and started to fall after hooking the ball. Cech under him stretched out his arms and hugged him!

    Even with Cech as a buffer, Maicon still fell badly, and he had not yet recovered.  Having been hugged tightly by Cech, he laughed and said: "Good guy! Well done for this rescue!"

    Before Maicon had time to answer, other defenders had already swarmed up, all pressing on Maicon and Cech, venting their joy of escaping from death!

    Everyone knows what the consequences will be if this ball is scored!

    "Damn it!" Rijkaard punched the awning behind him with a livid face - such a goal has not been scored!  Newcastle's luck is too good!

    Mourinho jumped high and waved his fist vigorously!

    The significance of this rescue is no less than a goal, or even more!

    Although possession of the ball is still in Barcelona's hands.  But Mourinho already has enough confidence. The current situation is exactly the opposite of the previous situation. Newcastle has escaped from death and its morale has greatly increased, while Barcelona has basically no power to fight back after missing this good opportunity!

    However, Mourinho soon discovered that he seemed to have underestimated Barcelona's desire to win. After missing a good opportunity, Barcelona created another very threatening attack. Iniesta suddenly exerted force on the right.  He passed Harvey, broke into the penalty area and shot. The ball hit the goal post and bounced into the small penalty area.  Eto'o's follow-up shot from eight meters in front of the goal was actually higher!

    The hearts of the Newcastle fans were beating wildly at that moment, and it didn't slow down until Cech placed the ball on the line of the small penalty area for a goal kick!

    Mourinho couldn't help but cover his chest. It was pure luck that the opponent didn't score in the attack just now. A follow-up shot like Eto'o's just now would have scored a hundred goals in normal training.  One, this time it was actually higher than the crossbar.  Could this be God¡¯s will!

    "God bless Newcastle! Barcelona missed two opportunities in a row! Mourinho started to make substitutions. Bernard replaced Hart and Larsson replaced captain Shearer. I don't understand this substitution. Could it be?  Is it just to maintain the physical fitness of the players on the court? "

    Mourinho has only two intentions, one is to maintain the physical fitness of the players on the field, and the other is to strengthen the offense!  Barcelona's attack just now made him clearly realize that if it is only one goal ahead, then Barcelona will still have hope. Only by scoring one more goal can they establish a complete advantage!

    Newcastle can¡¯t afford the gamble!

    Rijkaard also used up the remaining two substitutions, and Giuly, who had an injury on his back, replaced full-back Belletti.  Forward Maxi Lopez replaced midfielder Motta for a last-ditch effort!

    Newcastle launched a counterattack. Nie Fei, who took the ball in the middle, passed a diagonal pass to Bernard, who had just been replaced. Puyol struggled to shovel the ball out of the baseline.

    At the corner kick, five or six Newcastle players rushed into Barcelona's penalty area. Their height put a lot of pressure on Barcelona's defensive players.

    Valdez pushed out Janas who was blocking him and shouted: "Pay attention to defense! Keep an eye on people, keep an eye on your target!"

    While he was still shouting.  Nie Fei has already kicked the ball!

    &nbsp; Dawson jumped high in front.  He headed back in front of Oleg!

    A shining bald head flashed behind him, and Larson took a leap.  He hit the ball in the air, and the ball suddenly changed direction and flew into the gate of Barcelona!

    "Henrik Larsson! The Swedish veteran scored with his first touch of the ball! Three to one, Newcastle won! Barcelona will never have another chance!"

    Seeing the ball flying into Barcelona's gate, Rijkaard closed his eyes.

    He knew he had lost, but he was not convinced!  Luck favored Newcastle at that moment, twice!  The difference between victory and defeat is only a little bit!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 722 Let¡¯s compete

    It was already the third minute of stoppage time, and the score was still three to one. Newcastle had the advantage in this game and the two rounds. Dawson's header pushed Giuly's pass out of the sideline. Collina looked at the watch.  , then put the whistle into his mouth and blew hard.  Zuilu Academy

    ? Two short and one long, the game is over!

    Huge cheers rang out in the stands, and the players and coaches on the Newcastle bench rushed into the field and celebrated at the same time as the players on the field!

    Mourinho took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and walked towards Rijkaard on the visiting team's coaching bench with a smile.

    Rijkaard reluctantly came up to him and shook Mourinho's hand.

    Maybe it can¡¯t be regarded as a real ¡°handshake¡±. The two people¡¯s hands just touched lightly and soon separated.

    "I hope there will be another chance to play against each other next year." Mourinho said lightly.

    "I believe it will." Rijkaard snorted. Based on what happened between the two teams in these two games, it would be strange if UEFA didn't use this as a gimmick next year: "What a pity, if that  If we can seize one of the two opportunities, the result of the game will be different.¡±

    "Don't forget that we also missed an opportunity to expand the score to three to zero." Mourinho immediately fired back.

    The two of them looked at each other and then closed their mouths.

    The two people who passed each other went in completely different directions - Mourinho walked onto the court and cheered with the players, while Rijkaard took his players back to his dressing room.  , no one paid attention to them, whether it was reporters or Newcastle fans, their eyes were focused on the winner¡ª¡ªNewcastle.

    This is professional football, no matter how tenacious and exciting you are in the game.  If you lose, you lose.  No one cares what the losers think, people's eyes will always only be on the winners.  Zuilu Academy

    Pei Wei in the stands was even more excited. When Collina blew the whistle to end the game, he jumped up and started hugging everyone around him one by one¡ª¡ªeven those from UEFA.  The staff were not spared. Fortunately, they were surrounded by rich and powerful men, otherwise even the victims would have no objections.  When Pei Wei returned home, there was a fire in the backyard.

    Defeating Barcelona and successfully advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. This victory brought Pei Wei and Newcastle supporters even more excitement than winning the Champions League last year - probably because these two games were too difficult.  It's too frightening for some reasons, and the victory won after hard work is always unforgettable.

    Another reason is probably because the opponent this time is too strong, in Pei Wei's heart.  It put Barcelona in the position of the favorite team to win the Champions League this season. It was just that UEFA played a trick and allowed Newcastle and Barcelona to meet in advance, which made such a strong team appear in the quarter-finals.  dialogue.

    In last year's Champions League, although the game was relatively difficult and they also encountered super giants like Real Madrid in the group stage, after entering the knockout rounds, Newcastle did not encounter a team that had won the Champions League.  Team.  It also makes Newcastle's championship road seem much smoother, and this time.  Newcastle has proved with its own performance that winning the Champions League last year was definitely not luck or luck!

    The quarter-finals of the Champions League are full of joys and worries for the four English teams.

    ??Except Newcastle eliminated Barcelona with a total score of 4 to 2.  Chelsea also eliminated Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with a score of 6 to 2.  But compared with these two emerging powers in the Premier League, the two established and strong teams in the Premier League seem a bit embarrassing¡ª¡ªManchester United was defeated by AC Milan two to zero.  The two goals were scored by Argentinian striker Crespo, who was loaned back to Italy by Chelsea. Although Arsenal relied on Henry's goal to defeat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the second round of the home game, but  But they were still eliminated with a total score of two to three.

    This situation is not necessarily a bad thing for Manchester United and Arsenal. They are currently ranked third and fourth in the Premier League standings. They have been left behind by the top two Newcastle and Chelsea for a long time and have been eliminated from the Champions League.  , just allows them to concentrate on playing in the league, while Newcastle and Chelsea will inevitably be interfered by two-front operations. This is the saying that a blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise.

    In the other four quarter-finals, Lyon, the three consecutive French Ligue 1 champions, surprisingly swept the Bundesliga champion Werder Bremen 7-2 at home and entered the quarter-finals with a total score of 10-2. In this game  In the middle, Lyon's attacking lineup is terrifying. Wiltord, who was terminated by Arsenal, scored a hat trick. As soon as the French winger returnedThe nails show vitality.  Juventus, who lost 1-0 away from home, relied on Trezeguet's goal to tie Real Madrid on the total score, and then Uruguayan forward Sarayeta scored in the last three minutes of overtime.  Scored the winning goal to eliminate the La Liga hegemons. Eredivisie champion Feyenoord eliminated the previous runner-up Monaco with a total score of 3-0 over two rounds, while Inter Milan eliminated the Portuguese team Porto with a total score of 4-2.

    So far in the quarter-finals, all La Liga teams have been wiped out, the three northern Serie A teams have all entered the Champions League quarter-finals, and the two Premier League teams, Ligue 1, Eredivisie and Bundesliga, have each occupied one seat.

    For these tired players in Newcastle, they can finally breathe a sigh of relief after winning this crucial game.

    Since Newcastle had already been eliminated from the League Cup and FA Cup, after playing the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, they had to wait until ten days before they had a league game to play, so Mourinho  I was very happy to give the players a day off after the party on the night of the game to let them have a good rest.

    In the next week, what Newcastle's coaching staff has to do is to let the players use this rare leisure period to recover their physical fitness. There have not been too many recent games, but there will be another round after the next round of the league.  On an international match day, if the players are not given a good rest at this time, the international players in the team will not only be unable to maintain their condition due to fatigue, but will also be more likely to get injured.

    March is a relatively easy month for Newcastle. Newcastle only needs to play two league games and one Champions League game throughout March, which is extremely easy. However, this ease also comes at a price, and the price is, tight.  What followed was a devilish April.

    On Saturday, April 2, the 31st round of the league will be played at home against Aston Villa.

    Wednesday, April 6, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, the opponent has not yet been decided.

    On Saturday, April 9, the 32nd round of the league was away to Tottenham Hotspur.

    ? Wednesday, April 13th, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, the opponent is undecided.

    On Saturday, April 16, the 33rd round of the league will be played at home against Middlesbrough.

    On Tuesday, April 19, the 34th round of the league was away to Norwich.

    On Saturday, April 23, the 35th round of the league will be an away game against Manchester United.

    On Saturday, April 30th, the 36th round of the league will be played at home against Crystal Palace.

    Two Champions League quarter-finals, all in April, and Newcastle will play six more league games in mid-April!

    And that¡¯s not all. If Newcastle can reach the Champions League semi-finals, then on April 27, they will also play a Champions League semi-final!

    During this month, they have to play a game every three or four days. This is an extremely severe test for the physical fitness of Newcastle players, and they basically rotate home and away. If you don't seize this time,  If we let the players recover their physical fitness, how can they prepare for the next devilish schedule?

    Every game in the Champions League is as important as the final. In the league, Chelsea is only one point behind them. We cannot relax in every game.

    "But human nerves have their limits after all. If they bear it for too long, no one's nerves will be able to bear it.

    Fortunately, Newcastle's medical team has not improved its medical level to a higher level after adding Yourcenar, an excellent nutritionist, but it has become much better in terms of physical therapy and recovery, especially drinking Yourcenar after training.  The traditional Chinese medicine decoction brought back from China has become a tradition in Newcastle. It must be said that the combination of Chinese and Western medicine has brought huge benefits. Each player's recovery ability has been much stronger. Some of them were unwilling to drink these soups of unknown origin at first.  After seeing that other players had no problems after taking doping and were able to pass doping tests, players who took doping began to join the ranks. This also gave Mourinho confidence in spending the next devilish season.  Plenty of confidence.

    After more than a week of recovery training, on March 19, Newcastle, who were in good condition, defeated Portsmouth 2-0 away from home, extending their winning streak to five games, while Chelsea was not far behind.  They defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at home and used a wave of four consecutive victories to continue to chase behind them with a one-point disadvantage.

    "Raphael, are you in love with me?"

    After learning that Chelsea also won, Mourinho showed a smile: "That's just right. It seems that you are all out of the FA Cup, so let's officially compete! Let's see who can have the last laugh!"

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 723 Opportunities for Young Players

    After the 30th round of competition, clubs across Europe ushered in a FIFA match day. During this period, all national teams in the world will participate in two World Cup qualifiers, which also means  The 2006 World Cup has officially begun.

    As a team with a large number of international football players, Newcastle cannot escape the FIFA virus. Of the 24-person team roster, 16 players have been selected for their respective national teams.

    There are three players selected for the England team, Dawson, Janus and Dyer. Dawson has gained the opportunity to be selected for the England national team through his stable appearances this season. Although Janas and Dyer have played less this season,  , but was still selected for Eriksson's squad, and Nie Fei was selected for the Chinese national team. Hiddink promised that Nie Fei would only play once, but he must participate in this training camp to form a tacit understanding with other players. Cech has now become  The main players of the Czech national team, Trabelsi and Kufuor, although their appearances have been reduced a lot this season, are still the main players of Tunisia and Ghana, not to mention Essien and Drogba, the Ghana national team and the Ivory Coast national team  It's not luxurious enough to keep the two of them outside the national team.

    Lucio has always been the main defender of the Brazilian national team, and Maicon has also continued to be selected for the Brazilian national team due to his outstanding performance in Newcastle. Given and Hart continue to be the main players of the Irish national team, not to mention Ibrahimovic.  After announcing his retirement from the national team, he became the leader of the Swedish national team's forward line.

    Although Makelele is thirty-one years old, he is still indispensable for the French national team as a midfielder. Ribery's selection made Dao Scarzi extremely excited. He finally impressed Domenech with his outstanding performance.  The most important thing is that his performance this season is indeed the best among French players at the left midfielder position. Pires is obviously not as good as last season, and Roten is not as good as he was in Monaco last season.  Eye-catching, although Wiltord performed well after returning to France.  But one was eliminated from the Premier League, and the other performed extremely well in the Premier League. As long as Domenech is not blind, he can make the right choice.

    More importantly, Roten and Pires are both older, while Ribery is only 22 years old and has a bright future and endless potential. There is still more than a year left before the 2006 World Cup.  The chances of the old trees of Roten and Pires blooming new flowers are not very high, while Ribery will only get better and better.

    On the day when Ribery set off to report for the national team, Pei Wei made a special trip to see him off.

    Pei Wei wanted to laugh when he saw Ribery dressed neatly.  Perhaps because of his poor background, Ribery has never had any so-called taste in dressing, and he has never cared about these things. For a long time, he has only worn a sportswear on his body. He did not expect to dress up so formally this time. It seems that  Dao Scarzi is still very concerned about entering the national team.

    Seeing Pei Wei¡¯s smile on his face, Ribery also felt a little embarrassed: ¡°Boss, am I not dressed properly?¡±

    "No, you are very well dressed! You should dress like this on a daily basis. You look more energetic But I prefer to see you wearing a jersey. Whether you are wearing a Yunjia Tianyu jersey or a Newcastle jersey" Pei  Wei smiled: "Why do you want to dress so formally today? Why does this tie look familiar to me?"

    "I borrowed it from Claude" Ribery said sheepishly: "I think it's your first time to join the national team, so you should dress more formally."

    "Yes, respecting the national team is a good idea." Pei Wei nodded: "But if you want to gain respect in the national team, you can't just rely on clothes, you have to rely on your strength Frank. You don't have it.  Having been selected for any first-level French national team, being chosen by Domenech this time already shows your strength and performance. He is a very stubborn person and only believes in players that he or his predecessor have used.  And you. are an exception.¡±

    Frank smiled bitterly.  God knows how much more effort this "exception" made him put in!  But God rewards hard work, and no effort will be in vain.  If he hadn't worked so hard, maybe he wouldn't be where he is today.

    "Do a good job, Frank." Pei Wei patted Ribery on the shoulder: "The 1998 French team has reached the time to retire. You are the hope and core of France's future. I firmly believe this. At your age,  Duan, no one can replace Zidane better than you, even though you and he are two completely different types."

    "I believe it too." Ribery clenched his fist tightly: "I have always believed itbut boss, even if you don't care, I still have toif it weren't for you, I wouldn't have set foot on the road so early.  Destination Threshold.¡±

    That¡¯s right, for a young man who was still playing in the second-tier team of a French third-division club in 2002, more than three years is simply not enough time for him to enter.?The sight of the national team¡ª¡ªThe French national team is one of the best national teams in the world. They have countless talents around the world. The sight of the head coach of the French national team is simply impossible to reach a third level.  On the young people in the second-tier league team.

    There is no need to be the head coach of the French national team. Even the head coaches of youth teams at all levels will not pay attention to such a low-level league.

    Ribery knew very well that given his situation at the time, the only way out was to transfer, and the transfer also depended on luck and whether he could find a club that suited him so that he could be the main head coach and gradually use his own skills as a head coach.  Performance to win the favor of the top league team, and then continue to work hard in this top team, obtain stable appearances, and then gradually enter the sight of the national team head coach

    Thinking about it, I think it¡¯s really hard.

    But except for a very few lucky geniuses, other young players can only achieve their football careers through this path. There are only a few hundred national players for strong teams in the world, but there are more than a few professional players from these countries.  One hundred thousand, ninety-nine percent of players can only keep the dream of the national team in their hearts, play football silently, and retire

    Pei Wei brought him from France to China. Although he was far away from the center of world football, he gave him the opportunity to play professionally when he needed it most. Then he brought him from China to England to play at the highest level in the world.  Showing his ability in the professional league¡ª¡ªAlthough Franck Ribery is not Chinese, he also understands what it means to die for a confidant.

    "There's no need to say that, Frank, you have strength, just like an awl in a bag, you will always come out." Pei Wei smiled and waved his hand: "This is your first appearance in the national team, Frank, keep up the good work.  !¡±

    This is the second time this season that the national team has transferred players on a large scale.

    Last time, fourteen people were transferred, but this time there were sixteen, two more than last time - Pei Wei was very proud.

    Maicon had already been selected for the Brazilian national team before joining Newcastle. This selection is not too surprising, but Ribery is selected for the French national team for the first time. This is also what Newcastle has cultivated since Pei Wei took over.  The second international player - the first one is England defender Dawson.

    Pei Wei is proud, but Mourinho has a headache. Now there are only eight first-line players left in the team, and they are basically substitutes. Training has lost its role. The only thing that can be done is to let  The substitutes are back in shape as they will certainly be needed in the upcoming games.

    ?Then we will transfer players from the reserve team to train with the first-line players, because eight people cannot carry out effective training.

    But what gives Mourinho a headache is that he usually only transfers a few players from the reserve team to let these young players adapt to the atmosphere of first-team training in advance, but if more than ten or twenty players are transferred,  , then it¡¯s not called transferring reserve team players.

    That¡¯s called moving first-team players to the reserve team.

    No way, even though the training effect will not be very good, Mourinho can only do this. After all, he can't just let these eight players play four on four, right?  Furthermore, even if the training effect is compromised, the young players in Newcastle's reserve team are not bad at all.

    "Jose, why don't you bring up some of the Yunjia gang?" Pei Wei suggested: "Let these guys feel the atmosphere of the first team of Europe's top teams. They have been in England for more than half a year. What?  You have to experience it too.¡±

    Mourinho frowned and thought for a while before agreeing. Anyway, this transfer is only temporary and will not have any impact on the first team's games. What's more, he also paid great attention to the youth training when he was at Yunjia Tianyu. Look.  It would be nice to see how the players in Yunjia Tianyu¡¯s 17th-year-old echelon have improved during this period.  The two made such a decision, and in the next more than a week, what appeared on the Newcastle training ground became a mixed formation-eight players from the first team, eight players from the Newcastle reserve team, and players from China.  Eight young players.

    In addition to the first-team players, other young people have shown high enthusiasm for participating in such training. The players from the Newcastle reserve team are holding back their energy to show off in front of the coach, while the players from Yunjia Tianyu  They want to know how far they are from the young players of the world's top teams. In the past week or so, the enthusiasm in the training ground has been unprecedentedly high.

    There was no way to practice any tactics anyway, so Mourinho simply disrupted all the players and let them get familiar with each other. In addition to routine training, they were divided into groups to play confrontation matches. Mourinho wanted to observe from them.  Let¡¯s see if there are any players who can get a chance to play in the first team.

    This is an opportunity for all young players. In addition to bringing trouble to wealthy clubs, the FIFA virusIn addition, it can also bring opportunities to young players in these clubs.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 724 The sprint begins

    In these games, Mourinho can be said to have tried his best to torment these young people. The main lineups and tactics of each game are different. In this game, players from China may be on the same team.  In a game, everyone may have their own master.

    I think this approach makes young players seem a little at a loss, especially China's eight players. Although Yunjia Tianyu's youth training level is the highest in China, it is still inevitable to fall into China's unique "youth team focuses on the whole  In the *** of "not paying attention to individuals", although for adult players, this kind of training method is understandable. After all, football is a sport of eleven people, but for young players, how to cultivate their personal style is  the most important.

    Therefore, during this period of training, the Chinese players who left the group did not perform very well. Xia Liquan looked very angry when watching from the sidelines, while Pei Wei, who was also watching from the sidelines, nodded secretly.

    It seems that I made the right move. I have to stick to this kind of thing in the future. After all, the main purpose of the youth team is not to produce results, but to cultivate talents for the adult team. One echelon can produce two or three people who are capable of playing professional games.  players, the training of this echelon is successful.

    Unlike the Chinese players, the young players from Newcastle's reserve team seem to be much more adaptable. In the past two summers, Pei Wei worked hard to recruit Gareth.  Bell, Allen.  Lennon and Theo.  Walcott performed extremely well on the training ground and was able to bring out his own characteristics no matter who his teammates were around him.  Mourinho continued to praise their performance in the game on the court - in fact, if Newcastle had not been short of players, they would have made their debut in the first team long ago.  .

    Bell, a left back who is under 16 years old, and Allen, a right midfielder who is under 18 years old.  Lennon and Theo, who just celebrated his seventeenth birthday.  Walcott, they represent the future of Newcastle.

    Although Bell is thin.  His defensive ability is not particularly good, but he is very good at attacking and has an excellent direct free kick.  Lennon and Walcott are typical English wingers, with fast speed, excellent one-on-one ability, and strong breakthrough ability. The difference between them is that Lennon is better at assists, while Walcott has certain abilities.  After seeing their performance, Mourinho has secretly decided to improve their scoring ability in the next games, especially at the beginning of next season.  In some less important games, they can be allowed to appear and feel the atmosphere.

    But from Mourinho's perspective, it is impossible for him to take a fancy to those worse players.  despite this.  He still praised other players in training, but not as frequently as when he praised Bale and others.

    Mourinho knows very well that for these young players.  One of his own encouragements is likely to become their motivation for playing football in the future - so he will not be stingy with this compliment. Although Mourinho often appears in front of the public as a madman, among the players  In front of him, he was not that crazy.

    Among the Chinese players, he was praised the most.  It turned out that they were not the players that Xia Liquan often mentioned.  It was Long Bisheng, a high center forward who Xia Liquan rarely praised.

    This simple tall man performed really well in such a confrontation. He has height.  He has excellent heading ability. He can be a beacon when he pokes into the penalty area. What a player like this has to do on the field is very simple. He can catch the high-altitude ball from his teammates in the penalty area, or shoot or play. This is why his  The reason why the performance is better than other Chinese teammates who have better skills.

    Pei Wei is very fond of Long Bisheng. He also asked Mourinho privately what the future of this tall man will be. Mourinho answered him like this: "As long as he continues to train, even if he cannot become a first-class  Player, it is not a problem to at least get a main position in the British Championship team. He has a unique height, but this height is likely to be a factor that restricts him from going further Being too tall may not be flexible, and his reactions are not necessarily flexible.  It doesn¡¯t seem to be very fast Another point is that players who are too tall are easily affected by injuries.¡±

    After hearing Mourinho¡¯s words, Pei Wei sighed silently and turned his attention to Long Bisheng, who was playing on the court.

    Lennon broke through quickly on the wing and passed the ball high to the goal. Long Bisheng used his body to hold the opponent's defender and won the header without much jumping. He quickly swung the header and shot!

    The ball flew into the top corner of the goal. Long Bisheng cheered and hugged Lennon, who assisted him.

    Lennon, who is 1.69 meters tall, and Long Bisheng, who is 2.02 meters tall, are hugging each other. The scene is so incongruous.

    "Young man, I hope you will always be so happy in future competitionsProfessional"The ball brings not only happiness, but also many other things.  "Pei Wei thought in his heart.

    More than a week passed quickly. The young men from the reserve team and Yunjia Tianyu's 17th-year-old echelon reluctantly left the training ground of the first team. For them, such experience is rare, and Bell, Lie  The three players, Nonn and Walcott, became the lucky ones. Head coach Mourinho informed them that they would stay in the first team for a longer period of time.

    Other young players congratulated the three of them, and they knew exactly what this meant¡ª¡ªstaying now means that they will train with other first-team regulars in the next period, although head coach Murray  Neo is just to prevent the main players from being too tired or injured after participating in two consecutive national team games, but being able to train with the main players of the first team will help them understand the gap between themselves and the main players of the first team.  .  I think this kind of training is different from the training of the past week or so. The atmosphere of professional football is more intense. Since the first team has too few main players, the training of the past week or so is not much different from the reserve team league they are used to.  It's just that the coaches who direct their training are different.

    No player from Yunjia Tianyu was selected because they are not eligible to participate in the Premier League ¡ª¡ª they all do not have labor certificates.

    This problem also made Pei Wei very annoyed. In fact, during this year's training, several teams from the English League One and the English Championship took a fancy to a player from the 17th-year-old echelon of Yunjia Tianyu, but because it was impossible to obtain  Labor certificate, so I gave up.

    Long Bisheng and his teammates left the first team training ground. Although it was a bit regretful, they were still very happy, because I felt it during their training for more than a week. Although they were different from the players from the Newcastle reserve team  There is still a slight gap, but it is not impossible to catch up.

    As long as we work hard, we will also have opportunities in the future¡ª¡ªright?

    Newcastle¡¯s international players returned from the national team with a lot of fatigue.

    Dawson played once in two games, Janus came off the bench once, and Dyer sat on the bench in two games.  Nie Fei was substituted after playing more than 80 minutes in the first game, and sat on the bench for 90 minutes in the second game - obviously Hiddink gave Pei Wei this face.

    Cech played two full games, and Essien, Drogba, Kufuor and Trabelsi also played two full games. Among them, Drogba, Trabelsi and Kufuor also wore the jerseys of their respective national teams.  The captain's armband, Lucio played two games, Maicon came off the bench once, Ibrahimovic played two games.  Hart and Given also played both games.

    In the French national team, Makelele played in all two games, but was substituted at the last moment in the second game. The French veteran looked very tired after returning to Newcastle, but Ribery made his debut with the national team.  Xiu was excited. He played well in two games, one as a main player and one as a substitute, and the limelight completely overshadowed Pires from Arsenal.

    Mourinho looked at the returning players with some helplessness. Although these international players performed relatively well in the national team, they also brought Mourinho too much trouble¡ª¡ªIbrahimovic and Lucio both seemed  I am very tired. Ibrahimovic is the core of the offense in the Swedish national team and runs a lot in each game. Lucio flies around Europe and South America, which must have a great impact on the body.

    Nie Fei is also tired. Although he has only played less than one game, the distance between China and the UK is quite far, and the jet lag alone is a big trouble.

    Makelele irritated Mourinho even more. The French veteran was slightly injured in the second game, but Domenech still let him play almost the entire game. After returning to Newcastle, the result of the team doctor's examination was that at least  Two weeks of rest means Newcastle will be without its most defensive midfielder in the next four important games.

    "Damn Domenech! Are you going to use people to death?" Mourinho cursed in front of Makelele.

    "Forget it, Jose, the national team game is like thisthe same goes for our opponents. Rafael's mood will not be much better than you."

    Pei Wei is referring to Chelsea. Chelsea has no fewer international players than Newcastle. Robben, the absolute main player on the wing, was also injured in the national team game. Without his attack on the wing, Chelsea's offensive ability will be weakened a lot.

    The impact of FIFA virus on strong teams is basically the same. Whoever can persevere will win the final victory!

    "Okay, everyone, welcome back We are all very tired from the two national team games, but our performance in the next month will determine whether our tiredness is worth it Everyone, the sprint has begun."

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 725: Starting Line

    Newcastle's next league game is against Aston Villa at home on April 2, and the last FIFA match day was on March 29 - excluding one day of return time, Newcastle's concentration is actually  It was March 30th, only two days before the competition.

    Newcastle's sprint started from such a situation.

    Based on the physical fitness and condition of the players, Mourinho sent out such a lineup, with goalkeeper Cech, four defenders including Maicon, Dawson, Kufuor and Bernard, and midfielder Essien partnered with Janas.  Playing as a double midfielder, Ribery still appears in the left midfield position. Right midfielder Nie Fei takes a rest. He is not even included in the game's squad. Dyer plays. The forwards are partnered by Shearer and Drogba. Five players on the bench  The people are Given, Taylor, Stewart, Larson and the seventeen-year-old Lennon!

    This is the first time this season that Mourinho has deployed players other than the twenty-four first-team players in the roster, although due to player fatigue and an important Champions League quarter-final three days later, Mourinho  Auxue hides many players who feel tired in the national team competition, but Lennon showed his outstanding ability on the right in the training camp some time ago, which is also a big factor.

    Dyer has played very few games this season, and his condition has not been very good. As a result, the only trustworthy person on the right side of Newcastle is Nie Fei, and Nie Fei is not a tough guy. He needs to take a break when he  There is a player who can step up at any time, and the young Lennon is obviously more suitable for this position than Dyer.

    Newcastle's opponent Aston Villa also formed a 442 formation, with Newcastle's old player Solano sitting on the bench.

    If Pei Wei¡¯s memory was better.  He should remember the period of history before he was reborn.  It was during this game that Newcastle broke out in a scandal involving Bowyer and Dyer fighting each other on the field.  It's just that this scene will never appear again. Although Dyer played in this game, he has gradually become a substitute for Newcastle. As for Bowyer, after the transfer and departure, Newcastle fans quickly forgot about this.  The guy who keeps causing trouble.

    The game was played with huge cheers from Newcastle fans, but they were disappointed.  Newcastle, who were at home, did not show their huge ranking advantage over their opponents at the beginning of the game.

    Newcastle are currently ranked first in the standings.  The points reached 83, while Aston Villa ranked 11th with only 38 points, which is more than half of Newcastle's points.  However, they have been much less affected by the FIFA virus than Newcastle. There are only six international players in total. They only have goalkeeper Sorensen, defender Melberg, midfielder Gareth Barry and forward Angel playing with the national team.  They played in the game, so even though it was an away game, they had an advantage in terms of physical fitness.

    Taking advantage of their physical advantage, Aston Villa controlled the situation at the beginning of the game with fierce fighting and running without hesitation.  Newcastle players are relatively tired.  The second is that he was afraid of getting hurt, and was suddenly at a disadvantage.

    The game started only five minutes ago.  Aston Villa's right back Delani successfully broke through despite Bernard's defense and passed a beautiful cross. Janas, who returned to defense, made a hasty clearance and did not kick the ball far. Instead, he passed the ball  When the ball was kicked in front of Angel, the Colombian striker naturally would not miss this opportunity. He took the ball forward and immediately took a shot. The ball flew into the blind corner of the goal, and Cech's save was beyond his reach.

    "Aston Villa scored! Angel keenly caught the opponent's mistake! One to zero, Aston Villa surprisingly led Newcastle at St. James Park!"

    Mourinho shook his head off the court. Such mistakes are sometimes unavoidable. Besides, it can't be regarded as a big mistake. It's just that Angel happened to appear in that place¡ª¡ªonce with Saviola.  Angel, who formed River Plate's feared trident with Aimar, has not performed very well since landing in the Premier League. This goal was full of too much chance.

    "Hold on! Put the ball up in the midfield and don't let their interceptions disrupt your position! Pass the ball too much. No matter how fast a person runs, he can't be as fast as the ball! Do you understand? Don't use your so-called excellent skills.  If you don¡¯t want to get hurt, don¡¯t carry the ball at your feet!¡±

    Under the command of Mourinho, Newcastle players began to stabilize their position and launch a counterattack, and Aston Villa also adjusted their tactics in a timely manner and began to defend and counterattack.

    Although Newcastle quickly stabilized their position from the opponent's full-court press, they encountered a lot of trouble offensively. Although Aston Villa is a mid-to-lower team, their defense is still quite good.  Although the good defense line composed of Laursen and Mellberg is not agile enough, it is quite good in high-altitude ball and confrontation. When focusing on defense,??Their strengths can just be brought out.

    Newcastle's offense encountered strong resistance, and Aston Villa did not stick to the penalty area. Under the leadership of captain Gareth Barry, their interceptions in the midfield were also extremely fierce, although Newcastle paid attention to the speed.  The ball was released and moved back and forth in a wide range, but the error rate of this style of play was very high. In addition, the players were somewhat out of shape due to fatigue, so the offense also encountered a lot of trouble.

    In the following games, Newcastle took a lot of shots, but not many that could really threaten the opponent's goal. The two most threatening shots all came from outside the penalty area, namely Ribery and Shearer.  Two long-range shots, but Ribery's shot was bravely saved by the opponent's goalkeeper Sorensen. Shearer's shot unfortunately hit the crossbar. Drogba's supplementary shot was saved by Laursen in the goal.  Online rescue.

    Newcastle's players did not perform very well in the first half. Janas appeared to be working hard on the court, but he was unable to help offensively. Dyer even disappeared on the right, leaving only Li  Berry playing alone on the wing naturally cannot put too much pressure on the opponent's goal, and it is difficult for the two centers to get too many opportunities in the overcrowded penalty area.

    The first half of the game ended. Newcastle, which had won five consecutive games before, unexpectedly trailed 11th-placed Aston Villa 0-1 at home. Newcastle fans naturally seemed a little disappointed with this result, but they were still in the game.  They were given warm applause when they came off the field because they believed that Newcastle had not let them down in the past two seasons and would not let them down this time.

    "We didn't play well in the first half, I'm well aware of the difficulties we faced, and I know most of you players are already tired but that's not an excuse, we are a team that wants to win all the titles.  The team should not be defeated by this difficulty Well, Aston Villa is not our opponent. Although they caused enough trouble for us in the first half, they played more patiently during the game and went back and forth.  "Move, don't be afraid of mistakes, let their defense expose holes in the constant movement, the two forwards can move outside the penalty area, and then the two full midfielders change positions in the penalty area and use speed to deal with their two central defenders."

    Looking at the players, Mourinho showed a smile with strong confidence: "Work hard, the victory will belong to us, because we are"

    "Newcastle!" The players responded in unison what he wanted to say.

    "Kierron." After arranging the tactics, Mourinho asked the players to do their own thing, then walked to Dyer who was in a daze and patted him on the shoulder: "You have to play better in the second half to impact them.  On the left, our offense mainly comes from both wings, and Frank alone cannot make the Magpies fly. "

    Dale was stunned for a moment, then nodded immediately: "I willBoss."

    Mourinho nodded and walked away. After sitting down, he looked at Dyer from a distance who still seemed a little distracted and shook his head gently.

    Dyer is indeed a capable player, otherwise he would not be often selected for the England national team, but his performance this season is not that good, and Nie Fei's performance is very good, rarely injured and in good condition  , I hope his condition will not decline quickly due to fewer games.

    This game is an opportunity for Dyer, it depends on whether he can seize it.

    If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I can only replace him with the youngster Lennon. After all, for this game, Lennon can be regarded as a surprise player. The opponent does not understand his situation. If the right winger starts the second half,  If the offense is still the same as in the first half, I can only replace him in order to win the game.  "The second half has begun! There are no substitutions on either side! If Aston Villa did not make substitutions because they did perform well enough in the first half, then it is a bit puzzling that Newcastle did not make substitutions Newcastle has a few  The players were completely out of form in the first half of the game, but head coach Mourinho really had no candidates to replace. He chose to believe in his players. Now let us see whether the decision he made was correct.  Bar."

    Lineker said into the microphone, and Lawrenson laughed next to him: "Mourinho probably hates FIFA The two national team matches last week almost took away his players.  . It is said that in more than a week, Mourinho has transferred more than a dozen reserve team players to the first team to participate in training. It is obvious that the FIFA virus has had a great impact on them. "

    "If April's game is a marathon for Newcastle and Chelsea, then this round of games is the beginning of the marathon. Chelsea also has many players participating in the national team competition, but they are now two games away from each other.If we are ahead, will Newcastle fall behind at the starting line?  "

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 726 Lennon¡¯s Debut

    If a person is unlucky, his teeth will become clogged even if he drinks cold water.

    If Dyer knew this Chinese proverb, he would definitely think that it spoke to his heart.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's offense became more intense, and his performance was much better than in the first half.

    There were two breakthroughs on the right, one creating a corner kick and one creating a free kick. At the same time, in a cross-change, Dyer also used a beautiful long shot in the center to allow the opponent goalkeeper Sorensen to make an equally wonderful move.  save.

    Dyer was very satisfied with his performance in these ten minutes. He felt that he had returned to the state when he played as the main force.

    Just when he was about to continue his outstanding performance, something unfortunate happened. With no one guarding him, he sprained his foot during a breakthrough and was carried off.

    When he saw the team doctor making a substitution signal to the sidelines, he knew that his game was over.

    Failed to reverse the situation and failed to help the team more. As soon as his performance improved, he was injured.

    I missed this opportunity, and there may not be another opportunity.

    Mourinho came over and sighed, comforted Dyer a few words, and then his eyes fell on Lennon.

    "Aaron, go warm up."

    Lennon saw Dyer's injury. While he was worried about his teammates, he also had a vague expectation in his heart - now among the five substitutes, only himself and Stewart are wide players, and Stewart plays on the left wing.  Franck Ribery is not good at playing on the right side either. Does he have a chance to play?

    Mourinho¡¯s call was no different from an angel¡¯s call to him.  The young English boy jumped up excitedly, pulled open his coat and was about to run to warm up.

    "Hey. Little Allen, you haven't changed your shoes yet!"

    Stewart shouted behind him, Lennon's face turned red, he changed his shoes as quickly as possible, and then ran quickly to warm up.

    "Ah, Aaron Lennon is warming up! Is Mourinho going to send him out?" Lineker said with a little excitement - the English are a little arrogant, they would rather see England  Local players appear in the Premier League.  So when Chelsea and Arsenal used to field squads made up entirely of non-Englishmen.  It has received quite a lot of criticism.

    "It was not the first time that Lennon, who was born on April 16, 1987, appeared in the Premier League. In August 2003, Lennon, who was still in Leeds at the time, appeared in the Premier League match against Tottenham. He was only sixteen years old at the time.  One hundred and twenty-nine days old, breaking the record of the youngest player to appear held by Rooney and Milner. After Leeds was relegated, he moved to Newcastle. Today is his first appearance in Newcastle Let's do it  Let's see what he will do in a year and a half." After getting the referee's permission, Lennon trotted onto the pitch.

    One year later.  I finally had the opportunity to play in the Premier League again, but the stadium at Ireland Road in Leeds was changed to St James' Park in Newcastle.

    Originally, I was unwilling to leave Leeds. My whole family are Leeds fans and are extremely loyal to the team.

    Unfortunately, after being relegated, Leeds needs money to pay off huge debts. The only way is to sell the players in the team, including himself, the record holder of the "youngest player to appear in the Premier League".

    "Two million pounds can only be a drop in the bucket for Leeds' debt of nearly 100 million pounds, but it can allow Leeds to continue to survive, so he came to St. James Park from Elland Road.

    Apart from not being the place where I was born, there is no difference between Newcastle and Leeds¡ª¡ªperhaps the only difference is that I was able to stay in the first team all the time in Leeds. Although I didn't play much playing time, I could only play in the reserve team after arriving in Newcastle.  There is nothing we can do about staying here. Leeds, which is already in decline, naturally cannot be compared with Newcastle. Newcastle has the ambitions of Leeds' "Young Guards" era, but it does not lack the funds that Leeds lacks most. They have good players in the first team.  Ruyun, not to mention himself as the "youngest player in the Premier League", even Dyer, an England international, can only serve as the main substitute.

    Now, his chance to play has come. Nie Fei is resting and Dyer is injured. He was originally Newcastle's third choice at the right midfield position, and finally got the chance to play - he must take advantage of it. After all, he is not playing football for  Leeds, but for his own dream.

    "Maicon's pass Lennon received the ball. This was his first touch after coming on the field! He broke through! The young Lennon showed no signs of stage fright, and he beautifully shook off Aston Villa.  Full back Samour!¡±

    Lennon dribbled the ball along the wing. Just nowSamuel came up to defend him, perhaps because he looked down upon the young man. He rushed over hastily, but Lennon caught the gap behind him and used a beautiful pass to deflect away.  The opponent!

    Lennon dribbled the ball to the bottom line in one breath. His excellent speed allowed him to have time to observe the situation in the penalty area. When he saw that the two forwards in the penalty area were being marked by the opponent's defenders, he did not pass the ball directly.  Passed into the penalty area, but passed the ball to the front of the penalty area!

    Ribery quickly stepped in from the back row and shot directly without stopping the ball!

    The ball flew over the dense crowd in the penalty area, grazed the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line!

    "Beautiful coordination! Although there was no goal, Newcastle's attack completely deceived the opponent's defense! Lennon took the most credit. The breakthrough in front was beautiful, and the pass from behind was even more beautiful! He did not pass the ball to  In the overcrowded penalty area, it was passed to the front of the weakly defended penalty area!" Even Lawrenson, who has always been "venomous", couldn't help shouting: "Alan Lennon showed his calm observation ability!  Mature beyond his years!¡±

    "For a player who has played in the Premier League at the age of more than 16, playing in the Premier League at the age of nearly 18 is mature enough!" Lineker said with a smile.

    Ribery shook his head regretfully, then gave Lennon a thumbs up and praised him for his beautiful pass this time.

    Lennon grinned and ran back.

    "What a pity!" Pei Wei sighed and said to Mourinho while clapping his hands: "It would be so beautiful if this goal was scored! This young man has outstanding potential!"

    Mourinho nodded and agreed with him: "It doesn't matter, our offense started to come alive This little guy brought us something different."

    As Mourinho said, Lennon's appearance brought vitality to Newcastle's offense.

    There is no problem with his physical fitness. Aston Villa started to pay attention to him after suffering some losses because of not paying attention to him at the beginning, and then relaxed their defense in other places. Five minutes later, Ribery  An attack was organized in the middle, and after getting rid of the opponent's midfielder, he passed the ball into the penalty area. Drogba used his body to hold Laursen, and then suddenly half-turned and fired!

    The ball flew into the goal from Sorensen¡¯s armpit. Sorensen, who had performed well in the previous game, had nothing to do about this sudden shot from close range.

    Newcastle fans gave a huge cheer. They finally waited until the team they supported scored a goal, and everyone firmly believed that after scoring this goal, Newcastle would definitely take the lead!

    But Aston Villa seemed to be here to disrupt the situation today. Just two minutes later, England edge international Vassell broke away from Maicon and broke into the penalty area. Kufuor fouled while defending. The referee awarded a penalty kick. The Villa captain  Barry takes the lead again with a penalty kick!

    Mourinho shook his head slightly. After Lennon came on, he certainly brought vitality to Newcastle's offense, but there were advantages and disadvantages. His thin body was not suitable for defense, and Maicon was not very good at defense.  , and without Makelele, who is good at filling in, the weakening of Newcastle's defense is naturally understandable.

    However, how could Newcastle, which had already found its offensive rhythm, let Aston Villa take away three points like this?

    Villa's defense seemed much more difficult than before. After Ribery broke through and got a free kick, Dawson, who came forward with an assist, smashed Ribery's free kick into the goal at the front point.  Second, Newcastle tied the score again!

    After tying the score again, Newcastle never gave their opponents any chance to counterattack, using powerful offense to suppress their opponents within half-court.

    Seeing that the game had reached the 80th minute, Mourinho could not sit still. He replaced full-back Bernard with Larsson and changed to three forwards to continue to strengthen the attack.

    Lennon once again took the ball on the wing. During this period, his performance was not as amazing as when he first came on the field. When the opponent shrank their defense, the speed he was good at did not have much effect.

    After seeing Maicon step forward to assist, he immediately passed the ball back and then accelerated towards the bottom line.

    Maicon did not stop the ball, but directly passed the ball five meters in front of him. Lennon took advantage of his speed, dashed away from Samuel's defense, caught up with the ball and started directly.  Foot cross!

    A beautiful arc, the ball flew straight to the back point.

    Drogba in the middle took a feint shot, and Shearer stepped in from behind and flicked the header!

    "Goal¡ª¡ªAlan¡ª¡ªShearer! Three to two! Newcastle completed the reversal beautifully! This goal was scoredThanks to Lennon, it was his assist from the wing that helped Shearer score the go-ahead goal!  Lennon's Newcastle debut was flawless!  "

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 727 Harmonious Quarterfinals

    "Three to two, Newcastle were victorious, beating Aston Villa at home for their sixth successive victory. The victory keeps them one point clear at the top of the pack as the scoreline shows  , Newcastle's victory was not easy. They equalized twice after falling behind twice, and finally won the game with captain Shearer's header. Lennon, a teenager under the age of 18, made his first appearance for Newcastle.  Excellent performance, Shearer's goal was due to his precise cross from the right. Lennon once set the record for the youngest player to play in the Premier League at Leeds, but he was not able to play in the Premier League after moving to Newcastle.  Occupying a position in the first team and appearing in the Premier League a year later, Lennon's performance proved that he is still the dazzling young winger"

    After this round of games, all major media in England used enough pages to exaggerate Lennon's appearance. From this, it seems that we can see something in common between the English football media and the Chinese football media -  ¡ª¡ªThey are very patriotic, and at the same time they are very capable of causing trouble.

    Although Mourinho has seen everything, he still underestimated the enthusiasm of the English media for Lennon's first appearance on behalf of Newcastle. In his opinion, although Lennon is excellent, he is not yet qualified to take up the position.  When he was the main force, he was only 1.69 meters tall and his ability to fight was weak. At the same time, his breakthrough method was still relatively monotonous. At least at this stage, he was incomparable to Nie Fei. Even Dyer had to.  Much more experienced than him.

    Mourinho has never liked praising or killing players. He hates it even more when the media praises a player to the sky when he performs well and sends him to the 18th level of hell when he performs poorly¡ª¡ªMy man, performance  I can only say whether my performance is good or bad, who are you to say?

    But Lennon is no longer a rookie. After all, he played in the Premier League more than a year ago and also set a record that is difficult to catch up with. Naturally, he will not be as excited as a young guy who has never seen the world.  (Although he is just a young boy), he still participates in training as usual.  Mourinho saw this and breathed a sigh of relief.

    In fact, at this time, even if there is any sign that Lennon is about to fly, Mourinho can only postpone it one step. The reason is very simple-the Champions League quarter-finals are about to begin.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away from Pei Wei's birth to now - including the period of rebirth.  I have never hated UEFA so much - although after entering the Champions League quarter-finals, the games will basically be tough battles, but Newcastle's luck seems to be too bad. In the draw, although they did not  They were drawn with Chelsea in the same league, but they met another European super giant - Bayern Munich of the Bundesliga Hollywood.

    The quarter-finals matchup is like this. In the first half, Chelsea plays Juventus first as away and then home, and Newcastle plays Bayern Munich first as home and then as guest.  In the second half, Lyon played PSV Eindhoven first as home and then as guest.  Inter Milan versus AC Milan played first as a guest and then as a host.

    The most eye-catching game in the quarter-finals is the Milan Derby, but Mourinho will not pay attention to the game between these two teams now - the Milan Derby is in the lower half.  If you don't reach the finals, you won't be able to meet these two teams.

    During the trip to China before the start of this season, Newcastle had played against Bayern.  But it was only in a friendly match, and there was still a considerable gap compared with the official match. In that match, the two sides tied at 3-3. Mourinho was still very careful about Bayern's offensive power.

    And this relationship also gave a certain friendly atmosphere before this game.  After all, Pei Wei, the helmsman of both clubs, and Beckenbauer still have a certain personal relationship.  It's just that Bayern's new head coach Magath showed strong confidence when he arrived in London for an interview this season.

    "We hope to break through Newcastle's gate first. Now we are in better physical condition than Newcastle, so this determines that we have to rely more on physical combat. Due to the winter break, I think our physical fitness  There are more reserves than Newcastle."

    "Newcastle has remained unbeaten at home and unbeaten in the Champions League since Mourinho took office? I think any record has to be broken, why not this game? For us, there is no record in the past.  Meaning, when it comes to records, the German team has always had an advantage in the game against the English team. Naturally, Mourinho will not let him take advantage of it easily: "I agree with Mr. Magath.  In other words, past records are meaningless in today's gameThe advantage of the German team against the English team is also meaningless.  The game of football is not all about physicality. Bayern has many players with excellent skills, but I doubt they can perform this in the game.  "

    The implication is that Magath will only use simple and crude tactics in the game and cannot let his subordinates??Technical players play to their strengths.

    Compared with the bickering between coaches, the players seemed much more peaceful. Kufuor, who had played for Bayern for eight years, expressed his gratitude to Bayern in an interview, but he still believed that  , after these two Champions League quarter-finals, "there is no doubt that Newcastle" entered the semi-finals.

    Ballack, who has become the soul and core of Bayern, expressed his gratitude to Newcastle Chairman Pei Wei, "It was he who made me reach the point where I am now from an amateur player, and he did not stop me from returning to Germany and participating in the Bundesliga.  The league, for me, he is the most important person in my football career, more than anyone else."

    At the same time, the core of the German national team also said that he is "looking forward to playing against Nie Fei, his former midfield partner in Yunjia Tianyu, as an opponent." Speaking of which, if the two play at the same time in these two games (this is very  It is possible), will be the first match between the two in the European arena - in the past time, although the teams played by Nie Fei and Ballack have often been able to play in the Champions League, the two  But they have never met.

    I saw that the atmosphere between the two clubs was very good from the chairman to the players, except for the two head coaches who were a little bit irritated - I guess the people from UEFA were very moved after seeing this - nothing should happen now.  Is there some trouble?  We also want to build a harmonious society. It would be great if you could be so harmonious.

    When thinking this way, the adults of UEFA have completely forgotten how they go to great lengths to arrange games between enemies and confrontations between enemies in order to attract attention and increase ratings

    I guess when the conflict broke out between Newcastle and Barcelona, ??some people were still secretly enjoying themselves - there was another pair of enemies, and they could create gimmicks in the future. If you don't do this, the broadcast fees for the Champions League  How come the rising tide lifts all boats every year?

    For Mourinho, this game is indeed difficult to play. Although Magath's words are meant to boost morale and exaggerate his own advantages, there is one sentence that is true - the Bundesliga has been over a month.  There is a winter break, and the Premier League not only has no winter break, but also has many more games than usual during the New Year period. In terms of physical fitness, Bayern does have a big advantage over Newcastle.

    However, Mourinho is not unprepared for this situation. In fact, in the last league game against Aston Villa, he took a risk and hid four main players, otherwise it would not be so difficult to win.  Even Mourinho himself is worried.

    Successful risks will naturally reap fruits. At least in this game, the four absolute main players Lucio, Makelele, Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic can play in their best condition. Their good condition is Mourinho  The greatest confidence.

    Twenty minutes before the start of the game, Mourinho reported the squad for this game.

    The main eleven: goalkeeper Cech, defenders Maicon, Lucio, Dawson and Bernard, midfielders Essien, Makelele, Ribery, Nie Fei, forwards Ibrahimovic and Drogba.

    Seven substitutes: goalkeeper Given, defenders Trabelsi and Kufuor, midfielders Janas and Stewart, forwards Shearer and Larsson.

    Bayern's lineup is like this. The goalkeeper captain Kahn, the four defenders are Sagnol, Robert Kovac, Demichelis and Lizarazu, the midfielder is five, and Saliha is on the right.  Mijic, with Ze Roberto on the left, the three in the middle are Hargreaves, Frings and Ballack, and the lone forward is Dutch striker Makai - another striker Pizarro last week  He was injured and missed in the league, which is why Magath changed his customary 442 to 451.

    For away games, use a five-man midfielder to increase the thickness of the defense. For the offense, try to rely on the personal ability of super striker Ma Kai. If you can counterattack and score, it is best. If you can't counterattack and score, getting a draw is not bad¡ª¡ªthis  This was probably Magath's wishful thinking.

    "It seems that Magath is not as confident as he said."

    After seeing Bayern Munich¡¯s lineup, Pei Wei smiled and said to Mourinho.

    "That's natural." Mourinho nodded: "Rhetoric words can only inspire the morale of the team, but if you want to win the game, it is not enough Although Bayern does have an advantage over us in terms of physical fitness, but  In just two rounds, this advantage is not so easy to show. On the contrary, Bayern is much worse than us in terms of personnel preparation - playing 4-5-1 to strengthen defense and counterattack can only show that.  Magath knows the time well.¡±

    At this time, Magath, who Mourinho said was "aware of current affairs", also walked out of the locker room and sat down on the visiting team's coaching bench.

    Players from both sides are scattered on the court, and the game is about to begin

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 728 Aren¡¯t you afraid of counterattack?

    "Coach Magath said before the game that Bayern will break two records at St. James' Park since Mourinho took office, namely unbeaten at home in all competitions and 21 consecutive unbeaten matches in the Champions League.  record, now let us take a look whether he can fulfill his promise After all, these two records of Newcastle are not easy to obtain. The two Spanish powerhouses, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??have made a lot of mistakes here.  Big somersault.¡±

    Before the game started, the ESPN commentator spoke to the camera, and then the camera flashed, and an interview with Bayern Munich manager Hoeness appeared. He supported Magath¡¯s statement: ¡°We have seen many of Newcastle¡¯s Champions League performances.  In this game, most of their goals were scored through quick counterattacks, and goals like this will not happen to us.¡±

    Newcastle fans in front of the TV yelled: "We can do more than just counterattack quickly!"

    "Okay, now the game has started. Bayern Munich kicked off first They did not rush to attack, but organized back and forth in the midfield Magath sent a 4-5-1 formation in this game.  , It seems that although he showed confidence before the game, he was still cautious first during the game.¡±

    "Of course! The Germans don't dare to attack aggressively!" In a bar, a Newcastle fan raised his beer and shouted loudly: "We are the strongest! The Germans are not us at all.  "The rivalry between Britain and Germany goes without saying. The two world wars alone were enough to make the two countries a feud.  Even in football, there are many grievances between the two countries.

    Although it is the birthplace of modern football, in the history of world football, the performance of the England national team is far inferior to that of the German national team, which is second only to Brazil. The England national team has been eliminated by the German national team three times in the World Cup finals.  .  They were also eliminated by the German national team three times in the European Championships, and their one World Cup victory cannot be compared with the brilliant record of the German national team's three World Cup championships and three European Championship championships. The only thing that makes them proud is probably that in  In 1966, they defeated the then West Germany team in the final of the World Cup held in their homeland.

    However, after entering the 21st century, the competition between the England national team and the German national team still has a winner and a loser. However, at the club level, the Premier League team has the upper hand, and only one club, Bayern Munich, is in the Champions League.  Comparing the competitiveness in the Premier League, the teams entering the Champions League in the Premier League all have the ability to challenge for the championship, and they are all strong teams that cannot be ignored by other league teams.  |

    But as the best team in the Bundesliga (at least in terms of historical results).  Bayern still dominates the European competition.  For many years, the Bundesliga has relied on Bayern to support itself in the European arena. Only when Bayern is distracted by the Champions League can other teams win the Bundesliga championship.

    But then again, the Bundesliga's downturn has many factors.  But it is undeniable that Bayern's relentless poaching of other domestic clubs is also a factor in the decline of the overall level of the Bundesliga.

    Take Leverkusen, the only place that could form a long-term rivalry with Bayern in the Bundesliga in the late 1990s and early 21st century.  They have almost become Bayern's talent pool. From Sergio to the Kovac brothers, from Ze Roberto to Ballack, they have basically dug in everything they can, if Pei Wei hadn't intervened.  Lucio will also historically move to Bayern this season.  Not only Leverkusen, but also other teams have been poached by Bayern.  Dortmund's Flins, Hertha Berlin's Deisler, Werder Bremen's Pizarro Teams that can basically pose a threat to Bayern cannot escape this fate.

    Of course, Pei Wei has no intention of complaining about those teams. After all, in the world of professional football, being able to poach so many players who are important to other teams is a skill¡ª¡ªwho makes it impossible for you to keep good players, just like now  It's the same as Newcastle, they haven't poached a lot of people, but they're not as aggressive as Chelsea.

    Being able to poach people from domestic league opponents so smoothly and succeeding repeatedly proves Bayern's strong appeal. This is also the most different place between Bayern and other Bundesliga teams¡ª¡ªjust like-< Gone with the Wind  Registered members of Astronomy recommend this work >-The team has the same domineering spirit, and other teams can't shake it even if they want to.

    So Mourinho has never underestimated Bayern's strength.

    Ballack's shot from outside the penalty area hit Dawson and went out of bounds. Bayern forced a corner kick at the beginning, but soon, Dawson cleared the corner kick over Mackay's head and the ball fell to Hargreave.  At Si's feet, Bayern continued to attack.

    Ballack got the ball in the middle. After moving to Bayern, Ballack quickly became the core player of this veteran Bundesliga team.??, he is also known as the only world-class superstar among active players in Germany. He must be filled with emotion when he thinks of his time in the German amateur league.

    But Ballack does not seem to be the kind of sentimental person. He has the unique characteristics of the Germans - perseverance, strength, discipline, and he will try his best in every game.

    Nie Fei, who returned to defense, planned to stop him from the side, but Ballack did not give his former midfield partner any face. He squeezed through Nie Fei's defense with his body and broke through easily.

    Nie Fei was knocked to his knees and sat on the ground with a wry smile as he looked at Ballack's retreating back - when he and Ballack played together in Yunjia Tianyu ten years ago, he knew that this midfield partner looked like the same person.  As strong as a tank, I didn¡¯t expect this guy to give me any face

    Nie Fei was broken through. Naturally, Newcastle's other midfielders would not allow Ballack to enjoy such glory. Essien quickly stepped forward to meet him, while Makelele was eyeing behind him. As long as Ballack didn't pay attention, he might be caught by him.  Neutral.

    Facing this defensive midfielder pairing that is second to none in Europe, even a player as strong as Ballack would not dare to take it lightly. Even if he is in good condition, he might be able to beat defensive players like Essien and Makelele in one go.  But that's not a level that can be achieved at any time, not to mention that the game has just begun, so there is no need to get entangled with the opponent here.

    Ballack dunked the ball, turned around and used his physical advantage to push Essien behind him, then raised his foot and passed the ball to Ze Roberto on the left.

    Nie Fei hasn¡¯t had time to return to defense. Now Newcastle¡¯s right wing is only defended by Maicon, which is a place that can be exploited.

    Ze Roberto dribbled the ball forward, and after attracting Maicon's attention, he immediately knocked the ball to Lizarazu who was inserted. The French veteran quickly got down and passed the ball into the penalty area before Maicon.

    Lucio jumped the ball in front of Ma Kai. Although the Dutch shooter is 1.9 meters tall, heading the ball is not what he is good at.

    Bernard got the ball and Newcastle immediately began to switch from defense to offense.

    It was obvious that Bayern was very wary of Newcastle's quick counterattack. Salihamidzic immediately pushed towards Bernard, preventing him from immediately launching a long pass to counterattack, while others immediately began to quickly return to defense.

    Seeing that the ball could not be passed, Bernard dunked the ball and passed it back to Lucio at the front of the penalty area.  Seeing that Newcastle seemed to be preparing to control the ball, several Bayern frontcourt players slowed down their return to defense. Since the defenders had basically returned to defense, they might as well stay in the frontcourt to harass and prevent the opponent from easily hitting the ball.  frontcourt.

    Who would have known that Lucio looked up and observed the situation in the frontcourt, and then immediately took a long pass!

    This kick was beyond the expectations of the Bayern players. They had carefully studied Newcastle's counterattack. Although Newcastle's counterattack was very fast, they did not blindly pass the ball, but quickly hit the ball through fast short and medium passes.  Go to the frontcourt, and then use players with excellent organizational breakthrough abilities such as Nie Fei, Franck Ribery and Ibrahimovic to form a fatal pass ¡ª¡ª Compared with direct long passes from the backcourt, this kind of counterattack seems a little slower.  , but the efficiency is higher.

    But Lucio made a long pass!

    Magath was startled and hurriedly raised his head to look forward. Only then did he feel relieved. The four defenders on his side were basically in place. Only Drogba was at the front of the opponent. Ribery and Nie Fei were slightly behind them.  On the latter point, Ibrahimovic is still near the center circle.

    Robert Kovac stepped back and jumped up to head the ball out, but Drogba also jumped up. His height and jumping ability were a little higher than Kovac's. Under his interference,  Kovac's header did not go far, but he headed the ball in front of Ribery!

    Faced with this generous gift, Ribery was naturally not polite. After taking the ball one step, he immediately made a cross pass and handed the ball to Nie Fei, who moved from the right to the center!

    To say that Bayern¡¯s defense did not make any mistakes, Lizarazu was already less than three meters away from Nie Fei before he even got close to the ball, and he was able to entangle Nie Fei very quickly.

    In desperation, Nie Fei did not stop the ball, but swung his right foot and took a long shot before Lizarazu came up to defend!

    Kahn was naturally not afraid of this kind of long-range shot of nearly 30 meters. He immediately judged the direction of the ball and reacted at the same time.

    but¡­¡­

    After the ball flew into the penalty area, it hit Demichelis' outstretched leg and bounced towards the near corner. Kahn, who had already made a save, could only watch the ball fly into the goal!

    The moment the ball flew into the goal, the entire city of Newcastle let out a huge cheer!

    "Aren't you afraid of counterattack? Haha??!  We are going to fight back!  "One fan shouted loudly as he threw the beer in his cup into the sky.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 729 The Battle between England and Germany Football

    "Lucio made a long pass from the backcourt Kovac headed the ball to clear the ball! Oh, the ball did not go far or to the Bayern players, but went to Ribery! This is a mistake that should not have been made  ! An experienced defender like Kovac should be able to observe the situation around him. Maybe Drogba's jump at the same time interfered with him Ribery crossed the ball, let's see what Nie Fei is going to do, Li  Zarazu is right next to himshooting! Nie Fei shoots directly from 25 meters away. What goal is he facing?  The ball hit Demichelis and flew into the goal! "Unlucky Bayern!"

    Nie Fei, who was lucky to score this goal, did not expect that he would score like this. It was not until he heard the referee's whistle that Nie Fei let out a cheer. At this time, Ribery had already rushed over to greet him.  Hugging each other, other players rushed forward and surrounded them.

    It was expected to be a tough battle, but a goal was scored so easily. One can imagine the joy of the Newcastle players.

    "It seems that we are lucky today I can bet all of you that we will win today! And we must win at least two goals!" Pei Wei laughed and said to everyone else on the coaching bench.

    No one bets with him because everyone firmly believes in this!

    Magath¡¯s face was livid. He himself is an extremely bad-tempered coach. Before the game, he praised Haikou and was scored by Newcastle!  It only took four minutes to leave the game!

    And this ball is a counterattack again!

    He seemed to be able to imagine that the face of Bayern club manager Hoeness must be uglier than himself at this time!

    Even if the words "We at Bayern are not afraid of counterattacks" were not what he said.  But Newcastle's counterattack goal was like a slap in the face of the entire Bayern Munich club!

    Ballack looked at Nie Fei, who was walking towards his own half with his teammates after the celebration, and shook his head helplessly.

    Although this former partner has not made much progress defensively, he has made great progress offensively.  Compared with when he was in Yunjia Tianyu, he was more than a little stronger.

    ?Although this goal has a lot of luck.  But just by looking at Nie Fei's ability to calmly judge the shot in that situation so that the counterattack would not be abandoned halfway, it can be seen that Nie Fei's grasp of the situation on the court has now reached a first-class level.

    And the power of that shot is also quite strong, otherwise even if it changes direction, Kahn will not have time to save again.

    Just as Ballack was thinking about it, Magath, who was off the court, put his index fingers into his mouth and blew a loud whistle!

    Ballack turned his head to look down the court, and saw Magath making a gesture to him, and immediately nodded heavily.

    He understood what Magath meant, which was to let him quickly complete a threatening attack.  Let the team's morale rise again.

    After Magath took charge of Bayern Munich, he immediately determined Ballack's core status and also made him the second captain besides Kahn. However, this core is not easy to play. The first captain Kahn is the goalkeeper.  , so when the team is in adversity, it needs him, the core of the offensive organization, to make a move to turn the tide!

    "This is a very difficult responsibility, but Ballack has never been afraid of taking responsibility.  Because he is German and has the steely will unique to Germans!

    Just two minutes after the restart, Bayern completed a beautiful attack under the leadership of Ballack.

    After Ballack broke through the middle, he distributed the ball to Salihamidzic.  "Angel Wings" used speed to get rid of Bernard's defense, but Ribery caught up from behind and knocked him down. Bayern won a free kick.

    Hargreaves drove the ball into the penalty area, Ballack came in from the back row, suppressed Dawson with a strong impact, and made a beautiful diving dive to the top!

    Cech showed amazing reflexes.  Ballack's header went over the crossbar with one hand.

    Bayern corner kick.  It was Ballack who got the first shot again. Fortunately, Lucio's close defense allowed him to choose to fly the ball with a header.  Cech struck with precision to pluck the ball away from Demichelis' header.

    These two attacks made the Newcastle players stop looking down on them and reminded them that this was the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The opponent was Bayern, one of the best teams in Europe, rather than playing against the English second division in the League Cup.  team!

    The next game confirmed this.

    It is said that Bayern carried out arduous physical training after Magath took office. As one of the famous devil coaches in the Bundesliga, Magath paid great attention to physical fitness after taking office, even for big-name players.All players must complete physical training before they are eligible to play. Although this move made the Bayern players feel very tired at the beginning of the league, it showed results in the middle and late stages of the league, especially here.  In this game, Bayern carried out an active and fierce press in the frontcourt, and its ferocity made Newcastle feel uncomfortable.

    You must know that Bayern is not a La Liga team. German football is also famous for its physical strength. In terms of physical confrontation, they are not afraid of Newcastle at all. What's more, the tactics developed by Magath rely on physical fitness and physical advantages to drag down  As for defeating Newcastle, naturally they are not afraid of fierce physical confrontation with Newcastle.

    In the eighth minute, Hargreaves stole the ball from Essien in the frontcourt. After stealing the ball, the England international dribbled the ball to the front of the penalty area and took a long shot. The ball was blocked by Lucio. A few minutes later  Afterwards, Drogba tackled Lizarazu during the midfield press, and the referee showed the first yellow card of the game.

    Mourinho shook his head. Drogba's active pressing in the frontcourt is his strength, but it is also his hidden danger. In the away game against Barcelona, ??he received a yellow card because of his aggressive pressing in the frontcourt and was sent off in the second half. This time  Here it is again

    "Didier, pay attention to your actions and don't get another yellow card!" Ibrahimovic reminded his strike partner.

    Drogba nodded and said he would pay attention - but he knew that in Mourinho's tactical system, forwards must participate in defense, and his defense is obviously better than Ibrahimovic.  The physical fitness is also better. If you don't defend, who else will?

    While talking, Bayern launched another attack from the backcourt. Hargreaves took the ball near the center circle. Drogba was about to go up to defend, when a figure next to him suddenly jumped in front of him and chased after him!

    Ibrahimovic opened his long legs and quickly caught up with Hargreaves. During the struggle, Hargreaves fell to the ground. The referee ruled that Ibrahimovic had fouled.

    After doing all this, Ibrahimovic opened his mouth and smiled at Drogba: "You are not the only forward I can also defend."

    Drogba felt warm in his heart and extended his thumb to Ibrahimovic.

    "HahaHave the embroiderers started to learn how to forge?" Pei Wei laughed in the audience: "It seems that our Ibrahimovic has also started to become more active and brave."

    Mourinho showed a knowing smile. There is no doubt that Ibrahimovic is a genius. He has the height and confrontation ability of a high center and the excellent skills of a short midfielder. However, he is not without weaknesses. The weakness is that he seems a bit lazy.  He plays football as he pleases, sometimes more to show off his footwork than to put the interests of the team first - the good news is that he has now begun to make changes, very good changes.

    "The two sides started a fierce battle in the midfield! No, not just in the midfield, it was like this everywhere Tough physical confrontation, high-intensity confrontation, this kind of game made us start to discover that the two teams on the field  One team is from Germany and the other is from England, and they are not afraid of physical confrontation!¡±

    "Essien brought down Makai! Free kick, Hargreaves shot directly! Cech saved the ball!"

    "Newcastle's counterattack! Cech made a long pass from the backcourt, and Drogba made a header from the front of the penalty areaIbrahimovic shot from a long distance! The ball hit Kovac, and Kahn struck out in time to confiscate the ball!"

    "Newcastle's corner kick, Nie Fei took a corner kick, Demichelis headed the ball to clear the ball, and Bernard shot! A long shot from 30 meters away! This shot seemed a bit hasty, and the ball flew out of the baseline."

    The commentator's words kept ringing like a machine gun, and the rapid attack rhythm prevented the commentator from taking a break.

    In the history of modern football, both the English team and the German team are representatives of power football. Although neither Bayern nor Newcastle can be regarded as traditional British and German teams that rely on physical strength, but no matter what,  Their roots are still there, their souls are still there.

    Any football power has its own characteristics and soul. Although in modern football, various football styles have begun to merge and gradually become unified, but no matter what, their own strengths cannot be lost.

    ??The aura of Brazil, the elegance of Argentina, the elegance of France, the strength of Germany, the toughness of England Without these things, these football powers would not have such a brilliant style.

    This game is a confrontation between British and German football.

    In the fierce physical confrontation and the fast offensive and defensive rhythm, the fans on both sides were mesmerized and cheered.

    Although there are not many times for exquisite passing and beautiful coordination, this is still a wonderful game!

    &nbsp; Even pure physical confrontation is sometimes a kind of beauty - football is a men's sport, and a competition between men certainly requires courage, toughness and confrontation!

    Unconsciously, more than thirty minutes have passed in the first half.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 730 Bayern¡¯s Anger

    As long as you are a fan, when you see a fierce and exciting game, you will always feel that time passes so fast.

    I haven¡¯t watched it for a while, so why is it almost over?  Now, both the fans present and the fans watching the game in front of the TV have such thoughts in their minds.

    The forty-five minutes of the first half passed unknowingly. When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, many fans came to their senses in shock ¡ª¡ª What?  Is it over in the first half?  So fast?

    The final score of the first half was not high, 1-0. The lucky goal scored by Nie Fei in the fourth minute became the only goal in the first half.

    Although there were not many goals, no one can deny that this was definitely a wonderful first half.

    Although only one goal was scored, both sides had wonderful attacks and excellent scoring opportunities. For example, Ze Roberto once took advantage of a mistake by Newcastle's defense to shoot a shot in the penalty area, but it missed the far corner, while E.  Xin also had a very threatening long shot from the top of the penalty area, but unfortunately it also missed slightly.

    At the same time, there were many other shots from both sides. The two goalkeepers Cech and Kahn both performed wonderfully and outstandingly. If it were not for their saves, there would definitely be more than one goal in the first half.

    Although the half-time break lasted only fifteen minutes, compared with the forty-five minutes of the first half, the fifteen minutes of doing nothing for the fans still made them feel so difficult. Fifteen minutes was slower than forty-five minutes -  ¡ª¡ªThis is a paradox, but it is also the greatest appreciation for the first half performance of Newcastle and Bayern.

    Fortunately, no matter how slow these fifteen minutes are, they are only fifteen minutes. After the fans in the stands have done some chores and bought some food and drinks to replenish their energy, these fifteen minutes have almost passed by.

    When the players from both sides came out of the tunnel, huge cheers erupted in St. James Park.

    The cheers are for the players from both sides.  Fans from both sides hope to see a more exciting game in the second half - of course, the winner must be the team we support!

    Newcastle made no substitutions.  As the leading side, Mourinho had no reason to make substitutions, and none of the eleven players on the field performed poorly, was obviously in poor condition, or was injured.

    Magath made a substitution - in the last home game against Barcelona, ??Newcastle also relied on its own offense to force Rijkaard to make a substitution at halftime.  Newcastle should be proud of being able to make two top European teams make substitutions at halftime.

    Bayern's "Angel Wings" did not perform well in the first half. The right wing composed of him and Sagnol was almost completely at a disadvantage in the competition between Ribery and Bernard's Newcastle left wing.  , nor can it give strong support to Ballack in the middle.  Magath replaced Salihamidzic with the 20-year-old local Bastian Schweinsteiger.

    When Pei Wei heard this substitution on the radio, his eyes lit up.

    In the World Cup more than a year later, this product of Bayern's youth training performed extremely well. But counting the days, this "little pig" should gradually become Bayern's main force. Otherwise, in just one year, how could it be possible?  Is it enough for him to impress Klinsmann and join the German national team, and also score two goals in the third or fourth place finals of the Champions League?

    Schweinsteiger is a typical German midfielder. His skills are not particularly outstanding, but his physical fitness is outstanding.  He has strong running ability and excellent long-range shooting ability. He can perform well on both the right and center.  Hopefully Bernard can keep an eye on him.

    At the beginning of the second half, Newcastle launched an attack at the kickoff site.

    Nie Fei moved to the middle and got the ball sent by Essien. Ballack returned to defend him. Naturally, Nie Fei would not be stupid enough to fight with Ballack physically.  After nimbly dodging a gap.  He knocked the ball to the feet of Ibrahimovic who was pulled to the right.

    Facing Lizarazu¡¯s defense, even though the opponent is a world-famous first-class left back.  But Ibrahimovic still used his height advantage to easily control the ball. When he saw that Kovac's attention was also attracted to him, Ibrahimovic unexpectedly made a cross!

    Drogba stopped the ball in the penalty area, and Demichelis rushed over. The place where Drogba is now is very dangerous. If he shoots directly, he can completely threaten the goal guarded by Kahn and shoot undefended in the penalty area   Even if Kahn is the world's super goalkeeper, there is no guarantee that he will be able to save the ball!

    But Drogba didn¡¯t shoot!

    He knows that when he shoots from this place, there is a 50% chance of scoring a goal, and a 50% chance of being blocked by Kahn or Demichelis because of the attention of the opponent's two defenders.All the attention is on him.

    As a shooter, you must shoot decisively even if there is only a 20% chance, let alone a 50% chance!  But now, he has a better chance.

    As soon as he stopped the ball, he half-turned, raised his foot and passed the ball horizontally!

    With two consecutive cross passes, Newcastle tore a big hole in Bayern's defense!

    Ribery used his speed to the fullest in this short-distance sprint situation. As soon as Drogba passed the ball, he rushed into the penalty area and raised his foot to hit the ball hard!

    Kahn and Demichelis reacted quickly. Kahn roared out and rushed out from the goal line, spreading his arms to try to reduce the opponent's shooting angle, while Demichelis turned around and made a flying tackle, about to hit the target.  Ribery's shot blocked!

    What made Demichelis so anxious happened again - Ribery's shot bounced upward on his outstretched foot, just over Kahn's head, and fell towards the goal

    At that moment, Demichelis felt cold in his heart.  The goal that Nie Fei conceded in the first half was hit by Nie Fei on his leg and bounced into the goal. If the ball bounced into the goal after hitting his leg, then his face would be greatly humiliated¡ª¡ª  ¡ª¡ªWhat's the difference between conceding two goals like this and scoring two own goals?

    Thinking of this, Demichelis turned his head to look near the goal in despair. This did not matter, it gave the Argentinian hope again!

    A figure was running quickly towards the goal, and Demichelis could tell at a glance that it was Bayern's right back Sagnol!

    During the return defense just now, the French defender judged the situation keenly, abandoned Ribery in front of him, and ran back directly towards the goal!

    His move not only saved Bayern, but also saved Demichelis.

    When Sagnol kicked the ball far away from the goal line, Demichelis got up and wanted to kiss Sagnol to express his gratitude!

    "Hey!" Pei Wei let out a dull sigh, and then sat down heavily. Although Mourinho had a calm expression on his face, he felt the same regret in his heart.

    If the lead can be expanded to two goals after the start of the second half, the advantage will be obvious. Newcastle can completely use defensive counterattack tactics to give Bayern a headache, but if it is only one goal ahead, facing Bayern's offense, Mourinho  I don¡¯t want to put my money on luck.

    If it is an away game, even if it is only one goal ahead, Mourinho will ask the players to strengthen their defense. Even if they are tied, they can come back at home. But now it is at home, and if they lead by one goal, they will start to defend.  , as long as they are equalized by the opponent, Newcastle will be passive!

    What a pityBayern's defense is really tenacious.

    The Bayern players, who almost scored another goal from Newcastle in the first opening, were angry. If they were embarrassed by Newcastle's quick counterattack in the first half, then this attack just now was completely embarrassing.  It humiliated them!

    The goal conceded in the first half was a counterattack, but in this attack in the second half, Newcastle used beautiful coordination to tear apart their defense in a positional battle!

    No matter how the Bundesliga declines, no team dares to underestimate Bayern!  Seventeen Bundesliga champions, four Champions League champions, the third team to win three consecutive Champions League titles after Real Madrid and Ajax, and the last team to win three consecutive Champions League titles. Who can underestimate him?

    Even Real Madrid in the Galactic Fleet era, in the European arena, almost swept all the teams, and the only club that can challenge them head-on and not fall behind is Bayern!

    Even if Newcastle did not underestimate Bayern at all, their attack completely angered Bayern!

    Maicon threw a throw-in, Nie Fei received the ball and passed the ball from the right. Kovac jumped up high and headed the ball ahead of Drogba!  Ballack stopped the ball with his chest in front of Essien, and then suddenly hit the ball to the left with a long pass. Ma Kai received the ball, Bayern's counterattack!

    Ma Kai dribbled the ball, and this kind of counterattack suited him to give full play to his personal abilities. He passed Maicon and Makelele who hurriedly returned to defense. Fortunately, Dawson made up for it in time and made a beautiful tackle to scoop out the ball.  The sideline.

    Newcastle itself is a master of counterattacks, so naturally they will not take their opponents' counterattacks lightly. They also have a set of experience in dealing with counterattacks - after losing the ball in the frontcourt, they can quickly counterattack and press, so that the opponent cannot quickly form a counterattack.  If the ball is not intercepted in time, even if a foul is used, the opponent's offense must be paused to create opportunities for teammates to return to defense.

    Despite their anger, Bayern¡¯s players have to admire themSeriously, this opponent was able to win the Champions League last year and eliminate the infinitely beautiful Barcelona this year. It depends on more than just schedule and luck.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 731 Five Minutes

    Chapter 731 Five minutes

    I admire you, but you can't give up your offense and give up the victory just because your opponent has a good defense. No one will blame you if you lose, but if you don't fight and think about losing, don't say that the fans won't let go.  If you can't pass them, they themselves can't pass their own level.

    Lizarazu came up and threw a free kick, and the ball fell to the feet of teenager Bastian Schweinsteiger.

    Facing this young man with a childish look on his face, Maicon was a little careless, because Bastian Schweinsteiger had not shown any extraordinary strength in the past few minutes, and his dribbling was blocked by Bernard just now.  Down, this time switching to the left, Maicon will not be afraid of him.

    Seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger dribbling the ball along the wing, Maicon immediately pounced on him, used his body to support the opponent, and then immediately used force, intending to knock the opponent off balance and then intercept the ball.

    But this young boy¡¯s physical fitness was beyond his expectation. He didn¡¯t move when he hit him. Instead, the opponent used the force of his collision to turn around and go around him, breaking through!

    "Damn, this kid is a German" Maicon didn't have time to regret, turned around and chased after him, and then kicked Schweinsteiger over before he broke into the penalty area!

    "Maicon fouled! The referee showed him a yellow card. This is the fourth yellow card in this game, including three from Newcastle and one from Bayern Drogba, Dawson, Maicon and Frings respectively.  After Mourinho took office, Newcastle's style has become very tough, and they are also a big player in taking cards. Therefore, although their results have been very good in the past two years, they have never been able to win the Premier League Moral Award" the commentator joked  With.

    "Newcastle's changes in the past two years are more than just this Newcastle's defense used to be the shortest in the Premier League, and opponents often used set pieces to teach them, but now, Bernard and Maicon are both the same.  Mi84, Lucio and Dawson are both 1.88 meters tall, and they are all players with excellent confrontation ability. Who in the Premier League can teach them a lesson with a set piece? It's just their luck that they don't have to teach their opponents with a set piece!"

    "If I had such a wealthy boss, I could change all the guards."

    The two commentators laughed "haha", but the situation on the court was not as relaxed as them.

    Cech loudly directed three Newcastle players to line up in a human wall, while others were guarding other Bayern players in the penalty area. The whole scene looked chaotic.

    This is a place on the right side of the penalty area, about 25 meters away from the goal, for free kick players.  This distance is the most comfortable.

    So even though the angle seemed a bit off, Cech still didn't dare to neglect. He directed Ibrahimovic, Ribery and Nie Fei to block the near corner tightly, and then stood in the far corner.

    There are Dawson and Lucio in the penalty area, two people who are excellent headers, plus a tall and strong Drogba, so there is no problem in air defense.

    Ballack and Ze Roberto stood in front of the ball, observing Cech's position coldly.

    He could see that Newcastle's defense in the penalty area was very good.  Moreover, their defensive players are all excellent at heading the ball. On the other hand, although there are a few good headers on our side, they are still inferior to Newcastle's defenders. It seems that they pass the ball into the penalty area and compete for the top.  It doesn't work anymore.

    Since you can¡¯t pass the ball.  Then only shooting is left, but judging from Cech's previous performance, although this goalkeeper is tall.  But the reaction is not slow at all. Can a free kick from 25 meters away be scored?

    What's more, among the three human walls, standing in the middle is the 1.92-meter-tall Ibrahimovic - it is extremely difficult to arc around his head and then fall into the goal.  A little bigger.

    After thinking about it, Barak and Ze Roberto said a few words.  Ze Roberto nodded and took a few steps away.

    The referee saw that Newcastle's wall was set up, raised his right hand, and blew the whistle.

    Standing in front of the ball, Ballack took two steps back and then started running!

    After running close to the ball, he suddenly stopped and took a step to the side. Ze Roberto, who had just stepped aside, suddenly rushed over.  He raised his left foot and kicked the ball!

    Nie Fei¡¯s reaction was quick.  The moment Ze Roberto shot, he rushed out.  He just used his body to block Ze Roberto's shot!

    But after all, he is not an authentic defensive player. It is valuable to be able to judge that it is Ze Roberto who shot the ball and not Ballack. However, he blocked the ball back like this.

    Because Nie Fei, who was standing at the edge of the human wall, rushed out, there was already a gap in the human wall. Ballack rushed up and knocked the ball back.The ball was shot back hard!

    German players all have very hard long-range shots, and Ballack is the best. The shot quickly flew past Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic tried to use his body to block the ball like Nie Fei, but it was still slow.  One step and failed to block the ball.

    The ball flew directly in front of the goal, hitting the ground very hard for the tall goalkeeper!

    Cech was originally standing in the far corner of the goal and was staggered by Ze Roberto's shot. However, in this case, he still made a wonderful save, quickly fell to the ground, and took advantage of his excellent height advantage to single-handedly  Blocked the ball with his palm!

    It¡¯s just that after all, it happened suddenly. He neither caught the ball nor moved the ball out of the baseline. He just blocked the ball back in the penalty area in a hurry!

    ¡°Relief¡ª¡ª¡± Cech roared as he was lying on the ground.

    But it's too late.

    A figure wearing a dark Bayern jersey broke out from the dense crowd at the back of the penalty area - in order to compete for the header, the players from both sides basically concentrated at the back of the penalty area, but this figure immediately broke out from the entangled players.  Players from both sides rushed out, caught up with the ball in two strides, then swung their left foot, half-twisted their body in an awkward situation, and shot the ball hard!

    The ball flew over Cech who had fallen to the ground. Cech reluctantly reached out and waved upward, but he only caught a ball of air.

    "Whoosh!" The sound of the ball hitting the net.

    "Goal! Bayern equalized the score! Young Schweinsteiger! Ze Roberto's shot was blocked by the wall. Ballack followed up and continued to shoot. Cech made a save and let go. Schweinsteiger immediately  The follow-up shot was successful! It was a one-on-one tie! Bayern also got a valuable away goal! Now the situation is very bad for Newcastle!¡±

    The commentator is right!  Bayern tied the score at one to one, even if Newcastle scored another goal.  Even if they won this game with a score of 2 to 1, they would not be considered a victory!  In the two rounds of the game, a 2-1 victory at home was not an advantage at all.

    Mourinho stood up, stretched out his hand and called Maicon.

    "Tell them, attack! Break through, pass long, suppress, attack from both wings! Do you understand? Within five minutes. I want to see a goal!" Mourinho whispered in Maicon's ear.

    Maicon glanced at Mourinho in surprise. He didn't understand why the head coach asked for such precision, but he at least understood one thing. All he had to do was obey Mourinho's arrangements.

    While Bayern¡¯s players were still celebrating, Maicon quickly conveyed Mourinho¡¯s words to all the players on the field.

    Hearing this, the Newcastle players were stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly - let's fight, this is the situation.  There is nothing you can do if you don't fight. As long as you try your best, even if you don't achieve the goal, we, the head coach, will be embarrassed to blame us anymore, right?

    After the restart, Newcastle players flooded into Bayern's half.

    "Oh. Are Newcastle going all out?" There is a reason for the commentator's words. Although Newcastle attacked a lot in this game, in most of the time, only one of their two full-backs came up to assist.  .  The other one stayed behind to defend, and now, both full-backs crossed the half-court, Essien and Lucio also rushed up, leaving only Dawson and Makelele in the backcourt to defend.

    "This is normal! After conceding a goal at home, Newcastle is no longer willing to win only one goal! This is especially true for Mourinho! Although there is still more than half an hour before the end of the game This is in line with his  character."

    "Pay attention to defense! Withstand their attack!" Magath shouted towards the court.

    Bayern withstood Newcastle's attack. They used tight defense to force Newcastle to pass the ball from the wing. Ballack, who returned to the penalty area, made a successful clearance with a beautiful header!

    The ball fell to Flins¡¯ feet.  The German international immediately distributed the ball to Ze Roberto. Now Newcastle only had two defensive players in the backcourt. It was a good opportunity to counterattack!

    The Brazilian international dribbled the ball quickly through the midfield. Just as he was about to pass the ball to the unguarded Makai, Makelele rushed from the side and knocked him over with a kick!

    "Newcastle received the fourth yellow card in this game! Fortunately, they were lucky. None of these four people had yellow cards. Otherwise, no matter who is suspended in the next game, Mourinho will suffer enough! Ze Roberto  Very dissatisfied, he thought it should be a red card!¡±

    Bayern¡¯s attack came to nothing.  Newcastle quickly organized another attack.  Nie Fei was tripped by Lizarazu while dribbling the ball, and Drogba took a free kick which was easily confiscated by Kahn.

    Kahn¡¯s long biographyLaunch a counterattack.  But the ball was knocked down by Dawson just after it passed the midfield. The ball fell to Maicon's feet. Maicon dribbled the ball past the center line and suddenly made a long pass!

    Drogba jumped high at the edge of the penalty area and overwhelmed Kovac to ferry the ball down!

    A black shadow flashed, and Essien quickly stepped in from the back row. Even with Hargreaves pressing close to him, he still grabbed the first spot and shot directly in the air!

    The ball flew against the lawn toward the lower right corner of the goal. Kahn flew to save it, but the ball suddenly rebounded after landing half a meter in front of his palm, flew past his palm and into the goal!

    The ball was scored?  The ball went in!

    A typical British goal, a long pass from the midfield to the back, a header from the front of the penalty area by the center, and a sudden shot from the player in the back row!

    At that moment, the St. James Park stadium was quiet for a moment, and then suddenly burst into huge cheers!

    Exactly five minutes have passed since Bayern¡¯s goal!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 732 Who says we can only fight back

    Chapter 732: Who said we can only fight back?

    Maicon did not join the crowd frantically chasing Essien, but rushed down the field and pounced on Mourinho: "First, five minutes, we did it! It only took us 10 minutes to score the goal."  five minutes!"

    The short Mourinho was hit by him and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Pei Wei pushed behind him and stopped Maicon's momentum.

    "I believe you can do it!" Mourinho slapped Maicon on the back in retaliation and said with a laugh: "Bayern will definitely relax a little after equalizing the score. If we can seize this opportunity, we will have a lot of success."  Big chance to score! Go ahead and tell them to attack! Don¡¯t let Bayern have a chance to breathe!¡±

    "Understood!" Maicon opened his arms, turned around and ran towards the court.

    Mourinho smiled and turned around, only to see Pei Wei rubbing his hands. He couldn't help but asked strangely: "What's wrong with you?"

    "I was crushed by you two!" Pei Wei said angrily: "You don't know how much you two weigh together If I had known I would have ignored you and let you fall! It's hard to be a good person these days.  ¡­¡±

    "Then you will lose Maicon's assists and my command in this game Are you willing to do this?" Mourinho asked.

    ¡°Damn it!¡±

    Just five minutes after the equalizer, Newcastle overtook the score again, which was a huge blow to the morale of the Bayern players. Seeing that Newcastle were frantically pressing the ball as soon as the kick started, and then quickly snatched the ball back, Magath also became anxious.  , yelling loudly from the audience for the players to return to defense.

    Bayern¡¯s midfielders all joined the defense, leaving only Ma Kai to control the frontcourt, which played into Newcastle¡¯s hands.  With the momentum of the goal just now, Newcastle firmly controlled the situation on the field.

    "Nie Fei made a direct pass from the middle, and Ibrahimovic inserted it diagonally! Kahn struck out! Beautifully struck out and caught the ball before Ibrahimovic! Kahn's strike was too timely! Otherwise Ibrahimovic would have received a goal directly facing him  Chance!"

    "Kovac brought down Drogba! A direct free kick from the front of the penalty area Nie Fei and Ribery stood in front of the ball, Kahn directed the wall. Ribery shot directly! The ball flew off the crossbar.  Bottom line!¡±

    "Schweinsteiger tripped Essien! The referee showed him a yellow card! Bayern couldn't stand it under Newcastle's fierce attack! They have received two yellow cards in a row!"

    "Newcastle's attack is very fierce, Bayern can only defend within its own half Newcastle is definitely capable of playing a beautiful offense in front of any team, but such scenes are rare." In the gaps in the game.  The ESPN commentator said this.

    "Mourinho prefers an easier way to win To be honest, this seems annoying to neutral fans." The guest followed up next to him.

    If Mourinho hears these words, he will definitely sneer in his heart - it's none of your business what kind of winning method I like!  No one can please everyone and I just have to answer to the Newcastle fans.

    However, these two commentators are right about one thing - Mourinho does prefer an easier way to win - he deeply knows that in the world of professional football, victory is the only way to measure a coach's ability.  factors, just like Capello.  Few people like his coaching style, but no one can deny his coaching ability.

    Now Newcastle is playing against Bayern, and the Bundesliga hegemon can't even get out of halftime. It seems to have unlimited glory, but in fact it is full of dangers.

    You must know that Bayern's forward Ma Kai is a good counterattacker.  He has speed, technique, height and personal ability. In such a passive situation, Magath did not let Ma Kai return to defense, and you can see what he was thinking.

    If the players are collectively upset because they cannot attack for a long time, and then the opponent makes a quick counterattack.  Then Newcastle, which is best at quick counterattacks, will suffer the bitter pill of being beaten by the opponent's quick counterattacks.

    As a master of counterattacks, Mourinho is naturally aware of the consequences of being counterattacked by his opponents, so he has always avoided this during the game and used various means to force the opponent to attack aggressively - but now, the one who has to attack has become  Newcastle.

    In a two-round match, the home game is definitely the most important part. Home first, then guest and first guest, then home may seem to be only different in order, but they are actually different.  Anyone who knows something about football can understand it at a glance.

    So the offense during this period is a huge bet for Mourinho.

    Bernard dribbled the ball and was tripped by Ze Roberto. Newcastle got a free kick on the left side of the midfield. Makelele quickly ran up and did not wait for the referee to blow the whistle.Taking the ball out, Ribery caught the ball and drove straight in, then suddenly took a long shot 25 meters away from the goal!

    The quality of this shot is very high, and it is better than suddenness.  Newcastle's offense during this period was all organized through the frontcourt.  But Ribery shot directly without organizing with his teammates, even Kahn.  I was also caught off guard!

    But Kahn is the world's leading goalkeeper after all. Although he was loudly commanding the defense to retreat just now, the next moment Ribery's long shot had already flown into the penalty area. Kahn still made a leap and held the ball with one hand.  The bottom line has been crossed!

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, Lucio jumped high from behind and shook his head to attack the goal, and the ball flew out of the baseline.

    Newcastle's offense became more and more fierce. As soon as Kahn took the goal kick, Dawson headed the ball down near the center circle. Newcastle continued to gain possession of the ball and launch an attack.

    Ma Kai also started to defend. For ten minutes, he didn't even get the ball in the frontcourt. Newcastle's offense was simply suffocating.

    However, Bayern did a good job defensively. Newcastle passed the ball back and forth in the frontcourt several times, but failed to find an offensive gap again.

    Nie Fei and Ribery passed back and forth several times in a row, but failed to tear Bayern's defense apart. In desperation, they had no choice but to pass the ball to Makelele's feet behind.

    Seeing that Makelele was holding the ball, the Bayern players were a little relieved.

    To be honest, I was beaten by Newcastle for nearly ten minutes, and Bayern was also under a lot of pressure. Ibrahimovic, Nie Fei, and Ribery are all good organizers. If there is any gap, they will quickly seize it. It really cannot be allowed.  Any kind of relaxation - it's very tiring when your nerves are always so tense.

    The pressure on the Bayern players in these ten minutes was greater than that in the entire first half.

    Now that Makelele is holding the ball, he can finally relax a little. Makelele has the worst offensive ability among Newcastle's four midfielders. Needless to say, Ribery and Nie Fei, even Essien also has a strong back-breaking ability.  In terms of offensive ability, Makelele is the only one. Although he is the most indispensable person in Newcastle's midfield, in the past two years, Makelele has scored zero goals and assisted zero.

    He is said to be indispensable because Makelele is the most important part of Newcastle's defensive system, but offensively, he is at most just a transit point, not to mention goals and assists, even shots and  Makelele threatens to pass the ball probably only a few times in a game.

    Perhaps Makelele¡¯s image as an engineer player is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. After he stopped the ball at his feet, the Bayern players almost breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

    Then Makelele raised his right foot and suddenly made a long pass!

    The ball quickly crossed the midfield, flew into the penalty area, and flew to the back of the penalty area!

    Ribery quickly inserted between Sagnol and Kovac and stopped the ball with his chest in the penalty area. Sagnol and Kovac turned around and rushed towards him at the same time, but it was already too late!

    After Ribery stopped the ball, he quickly swung his calf when the ball was falling, and used his strength to shoot the ball!

    The ball flew high, passed over Kahn's head, then fell quickly, and then plunged into the goal from between the crossbar and the post!

    The ball went in!  Makelele's accurate long pass from 30 meters away ripped open Bayern's defense, and Ribery broke the net from a small angle!

    Three to one!  Newcastle scored two goals in fifteen minutes!  The time now is the 70th minute of the game!

    Even the Newcastle fans were stunned for a moment. Such a fierce attack just now did not lead to a goal. Such a simple long pass and a shot, the ball went in?

    But they reacted quickly, and huge cheers rippled over the St. James Park stadium!

    Everyone in the Newcastle coaching bench rushed into the field and celebrated wildly with the players on the field, as if they had won the two-round match!

    Even the usually calm Mourinho has joined the ranks!

    ¡°But Mourinho has extraordinary control ability after all. He quickly calmed down and called on the players to return to the court quickly.

    With twenty minutes left before the end of the game, a score of three to one is not safe!  If Bayern can score another goal, losing one goal will not be an unacceptable ending for them!

    Magath over there had an angry look on his face and replaced Ze Roberto with veteran Sauer. Both Bayern's full midfielders were replaced, which shows how dissatisfied he was with Bayern's offense.

    But facing Newcastle who were almost going crazy, such substitutions didn¡¯t seem to make much sense.

    Ten minutes later, another wave of cheers greeted the St. James Park stadium.? 

    Nie Fei took a corner kick, Ribery nodded the ball in front and then rubbed it. Ibrahimovic received the ball three meters in front of the goal and quickly turned around and volleyed. The ball was miraculously saved by Kahn, but the flying ball fell to Drog.  At Ba's feet, the Cote d'Ivoire shooter showed no mercy and easily scored with his left foot!

    Four to one!  Newcastle scored three goals in a row in more than 20 minutes, all of which were positional battle goals!

    "Who said we can only fight back?" Newcastle fans' newly composed song resounded above the stands!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 733 I am very satisfied

    Chapter 733 I am very satisfied

    Bayern equalized the score in the 54th minute. At that time, they were in heaven.

    But twenty-seven minutes later, they were in hell.

    In the 59th minute, the 70th minute, and the 81st minute, Newcastle relied on Essien, Ribery and Drogba to score a goal each, leading Bayern 4 to 1!

    This is almost a score that can allow Newcastle to directly enter the next round!

    How long has it been since Newcastle lost 3-0?  No one has counted this, but what is certain is that Newcastle has never lost three goals in any game after Mourinho took office!

    If the game ends with this score, then the only thing Bayern can rely on is that they scored a goal in the away game - but with Newcastle's offensive strength, can they guarantee not conceding a goal even at their home court?

    Newcastle¡¯s four goals are like four mountains, weighing heavily on Bayern head coach Magath¡¯s heart.

    He replaced Frings with the last forward on the bench, the Peruvian teenager Guerrero, and Mourinho immediately made adjustments, replacing Nie Fei with Janas to strengthen the defense in the middle, and Newcastle began to recover.

    It's not that Mourinho likes to give up when things are good. In fact, he prefers to maximize the advantage when he has the advantage - but in the period just now, Newcastle, who launched the fierce attack, also consumed a lot of energy. Imagine being so suppressed before.  It's obviously very unrealistic.

    Newcastle have long been familiar with this kind of recycling defense, and Bayern's counterattack was not too sharp. First, their morale dropped due to consecutive goals, and their physical fitness was almost exhausted in the defense just now. Against Newcastle,  The goal doesn't pose much of a threat.

    Watching the time pass by, Newcastle fans breathed a sigh of relief.  They were a little tired after shouting for more than an hour, and they began to watch the game with a more relaxed attitude.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? This is the end of this game Looking at the weakness of the Bayern players, this game must be won four to one.

    In fact, most Bayern players think the same way. Although the German team is characterized by tenacity, it is undeniable.  Newcastle's wave of three consecutive hits did give them too many blows.

    Ballack did not give up, but he could not make any waves by himself, and except for Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sauer and Guerrero, who had just replaced him, no one else had much physical strength to help him.

    Seeing that the game reached ninety minutes, Mourinho used up the last substitution place, and Larsson replaced Ibrahimovic - this substitution was entirely out of the idea of ??delaying time, so Ibrahimovic was also slow.  He walked down the court, applauding towards the stands as he walked.

    Two minutes of added time.  The pace of the game was fast in the second half.  So there is nothing to make up for. The Newcastle fans in the stands have already begun to celebrate in advance. For them, today will be another happy night. After the game, they will find a bar to have a drink.  Isn't it the best enjoyment for a fan to happily discuss those happy scenes in the game with other fans?

    Ballack received Schweinsteiger's pass, maybe because Bayern seemed to have no fighting spirit, maybe because the game had reached the last moment of injury time.  Newcastle's players did not press him immediately, they just blocked him.

    But even so, everything in front of Ballack is still monolithic. Newcastle's seven defensive players can be said to have blocked the entire penalty area. Ballack looked up and saw that there were no teammates who could provide him with strong support.

    Although he didn¡¯t look up at the electronic display above the stands, Ballack knew it.  Stoppage time is almost here. As soon as this attack is over, the referee will blow the whistle to end the game.

    And even if he stayed for a while longer, the referee might end the game directly because the place where he stopped the ball was not in the dangerous area.

    He doesn¡¯t want to give up just like that - as long as the game is not over, there is still a fight.

    What¡¯s more, this is not a league, if it is a league.  Fight to this point.  It's like it's over, and now it's a two-round knockout!  Can get one more.  Just a little more hope!

    Thinking of this, Ballack gritted his teeth and rushed forward with the ball alone.

    Makelele came up to defend him, but he forced him to rush over with his own body. Although Makelele had excellent defensive ability, there was a huge gap between him and him in height. He suffered a minor injury some time ago, so he was  HeHe rushed over easily.

    But immediately, Essien and Janas, two midfielders with excellent physical fitness and equally strong defensive abilities, attacked from behind. Even if Ballack was a little bigger, it would be difficult for him to rush past.

    But for Ballack, if you can't rush through, you still have to rush - if you can rush through, maybe you can even the score to 2 to 4, so that you can still hope to get back at home. If you can't rush through, don't think it's just a ball.  Sometimes it's a world of difference.

    At this moment, he heard a familiar shout: "Michelle, this way!"

    Ballack immediately passed the ball to the source of the sound without thinking, then accelerated and rushed past Essien and Janus!

    With his explosive power, it was difficult for Essien and Jenas to catch up with him.

    The person receiving the ball was Sauer, who had just replaced him. This talented but always troubled by injuries still got the ball under the pressure of Maicon. Then, without giving Maicon a chance to defend, he poked the ball with his toe.  The ball hit the front of Ballack!

    The running and passing coordination between the two is perfect!

    After receiving the ball, Ballack had already reached the edge of the penalty area. He dribbled the ball forward and rushed into the penalty area!

    "Damn it! These guys are careless! Why is there such a big gap between the defender and the midfielder!" Pei Wei cursed in a low voice off the court.

    Defense has never relied on more people, because no matter how many people there are, there can only be eleven more people. For such a large penalty area, even if everyone returns to defense, there will still be no flaws. Real defense relies on the third line.  Compact, making the opponent's attacking space narrow.

    But just now, there was no compactness between the back line and the forward line, but there was about two meters of space left, allowing Ballack to rush into the penalty area - it is very dangerous for such a player to enter the penalty area!

    Lucio rushed over, intending to steal the ball from Ballack, but this time he made another reckless mistake. Ballack dunked the ball to the side and dodged his outstretched foot!

    Not only did he get out of the way, he also got out of the way for a shot!

    In desperation, Lucio, who had already rushed through Ballack's body, subconsciously reached out and grabbed Ballack's jersey

    "Beep¡ª¡ª" Dutch referee Teem Mink's whistle sounded, and he rushed over quickly, pointing his finger at the penalty spot!

    Penalty kick!  At the end of the game, Bayern got a penalty kick!

    Newcastle players surrounded the referee, but Lucio did commit a foul just now. Although it seemed easier for Ballack to fall due to his size, Lucio's foul was undisputed.

    When the appeal was fruitless, the Newcastle players had to disperse - maybe things were not that bad, Cech is also good at saving penalty kicks With just his size and two long arms stretched out, he almost occupied  For most of the goal, the penalty kick players will first beat the drum in their hearts when they see him like this.

    Ballack calmly placed the ball on the penalty spot. After hearing the referee blowing the whistle, he took a run and shot!

    "The ball went in! Ballack calmly hit the ball in! Although Cech judged the direction in the right direction, the ball speed was too fast! Bayern tied the score to 2 to 4! Maybe this penalty kick will be a turning point for Bayern!"

    As soon as Larson and Drogba kicked off, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. When Ballack took the penalty kick, the end time of the game had already arrived, so as soon as Newcastle kicked off,  The game is over.

    In this battle, the final score was 4 to 2. Newcastle won, but it was not a complete victory. Bayern lost the game and lost the initiative, but it retained hope.

    It seems that not only everyone is happy, but at least everyone gets something. In the cruel knockout competition, this ending seems to be easier for both parties to accept.

    But what about in reality?

    Both head coaches were late for the post-match press conference. The grumpy Magath scolded the players severely after returning to the locker room, especially their performance in the last ten minutes.  Extremely dissatisfied, except for Ballack, Sauer, Kahn and Bastian Schweinsteiger, all other players were criticized by him one by one.

    Mourinho's performance was not as intense as his, after all, he won the ball: "Today we played a near-perfect game Why do we say it was close to perfect? ??I think everyone should know it. The advantage of four to two  It sounds big, but it's not. At its peak, AC Milan could win 4-1 at home and be eliminated 4-0 away from home. What's more, we only won 4-2. I don't want this situation to happen.  See you in the next game. The game is a battle."Relaxing before the end of the war may cause unnecessary losses. I hope everyone can keep this in mind in the future."  "

    After sounding enough alarm bells, Mourinho still praised the players' performance. After all, this was indeed a wonderful victory.

    However, after appearing at the press conference, both head coaches were smiling. Mourinho said: "I am very satisfied with a beautiful victory." Magath said: "We retain  Hopefully, at the Allianz Arena, we can make up the difference between the last two goals.¡±

    Are you really satisfied?  Probably apart from themselves, only God knows

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 734: Tuoda

    In the first round of the four quarter-finals, the English team stole the show.

    Newcastle defeated Bayern 4-2 at home, while Chelsea also defeated the veteran Serie A powerhouse Juventus 2-1 at home. Tony and Terry scored two headers. Juventus only relied on Cana in the second half.  Varro's goal recovered one point. In the other two games, Lyon was tied 1-1 by PSV at home, while AC Milan relied on Stam and Shevchenko's goals at home to score 2-0.  Defeating the city rival Inter Milan, one foot has entered the semi-finals.

    In other words, the Premier League is likely to occupy two seats among the top four. If it can occupy two seats, among the four major leagues alongside the Premier League, La Liga has long been wiped out, and there will be no team left in the Bundesliga.  In Serie A, at most there is only one team left.

    Although this doesn¡¯t mean much. Two years ago, Serie A still occupied three of the semi-finals of the Champions League. But for the habitually arrogant English media, this seems to have proved that the Premier League has become the number one in Europe and even the world.  league!

    But in fact, neither Mourinho nor Benitez are as relaxed as the media made them out to be.

    Newcastle's situation is better. After all, the advantage of two goal difference is relatively large, while Benitez's Chelsea only won one and allowed Juventus to get an away goal¡ª¡ªyou know,  Juventus is a Serie A team, and it is the most standard Serie A team. Under the leadership of the standard Italian coach Capello, winning 1-0 is probably their best way to win.  As long as they get a score of 1-0 at home, they will be able to eliminate Chelsea.

    What's more, whether it is Bayern or Juventus, they are only external enemies to Newcastle and Chelsea. They also have internal enemies - Newcastle is Chelsea's internal enemy, and Chelsea is Newcastle's internal enemy.

    Thirty-one rounds of the Premier League have passed.  With only seven rounds left, Newcastle and Chelsea are 83 points and 82 points respectively. Their lead over Manchester United and Arsenal is already quite large. In fact, their only opponents are each other.

    Seven rounds of competition, one point difference, what does this mean?  Meaning over the next seven rounds.  Both sides will try their best to grab points in the league.  Lay the foundation for the final decisive battle!

    In the last round of the league, Newcastle faced Chelsea at home Before that, no one can breathe a sigh of relief!

    The problem is that they can't breathe a sigh of relief in the Champions League - how long can a person not breathe a sigh of relief?  It won¡¯t be too long, and it¡¯s the same if you change the team!

    In the media and newspapers.  Saying Newcastle and Chelsea are the hope of the Premier League and the dignity of the Premier League also puts a lot of pressure on them.

    Although neither Mourinho nor Benitez are people who work hard for fame, playing in the Champions League is not just for fame.  There are also practical benefits!

    With every step you take in the Champions League, you will get a lot more benefits!

    TV broadcast sharing, home game income, increased club reputation, improved image Even if a player plays one more game in the Champions League, his reputation will increase a lot!  So even if they grit their teeth, Mourinho and Benitez will go as far as they can in the Champions League!

    ??And Chelsea is facing the same situation as Newcastle.  The games they play in April.  As much as Newcastle!

    Although Chelsea¡¯s first team has more players than Newcastle, these are the players Benitez often uses.  It may not be more than Newcastle!

    After all, Mourinho has been operating in Newcastle for more than a year, and Benitez has only been in charge of less than a year. This extra year means that Benitez can command more players with ease than Mourinho.  Neo wants less!

    You must know that over the past year or so, Mourinho has never stopped transforming Newcastle. Except for a few players, all of his players were personally selected by him and Pei Wei. Now Newcastle,  It has been deeply marked by Mourinho's imprint.

    And Chelsea still bears a strong imprint of the Ranieri era. Although Benitez bought and sold many people, after all, he did not have enough time.

    Mourinho and Benitez know that when the Champions League is so tight now, the league may have to give up temporarily.

    In this situation, you don¡¯t need to pay too much attention to the gap of one or two points in the league. After all, in the last round of the league, both sides still have the opportunity to directly compete. Although if one side can take the lead before the final round of the league,  If the advantage expands to more than three points, then the direct confrontation in the last round will be meaningless, but the question is¡ª¡ªare they capable of doing this?

    fromThe two teams were entangled at the beginning of the league. Sometimes Chelsea led, sometimes Newcastle led. Although Newcastle led much more often, it was only four points ahead of Chelsea at most.

    At this point in the league, no one is sure to do this, especially since both teams have already entered the quarterfinals in the Champions League, and there is no reason to give up the Champions League match.

    Perhaps it was for this reason that Mourinho and Benitez made a decision in unison.

    The thirty-second round of the match is on April 9. Chelsea faces Birmingham at home, while Newcastle faces Tottenham Hotspur away.

    Neither of these two teams are particularly strong. Although Tottenham are Arsenal's mortal enemy and a well-known team in London, their results this season have not been very good and they are currently only ranked ninth.  position, Birmingham is ranked 14th, compared with Newcastle and Chelsea, it is a step behind the boss.

    It¡¯s just that when these two teams saw the lineups of Newcastle and Chelsea, they were all angry.

    Without him, Newcastle and Chelsea sent out a standard full substitute lineup in these two games.

    Except for captain Terry, midfielder Lampard and forward Toni, all the other players Chelsea sent were substitutes. Newcastle was even more exaggerated. Except for midfielder Essien and forward Drogba, the other players who had participated in the game were all substitutes.  All the main players from the last Champions League game did not play!

    Even if we are a bit behind you in points and we are still a mid-table team in the Premier League, why do you look down on me so much?

    This is probably what the players from Birmingham and Tottenham thought after seeing the lineups of Newcastle and Chelsea.

    Although Newcastle and Chelsea have the financial resources, there are also first-class players among their substitutes, such as Chelsea's Gudjohnsen, Ke?man, Cudicini, and Bridge, and Newcastle's Kufuor, Trabelsi, and Given.  , Janus, Shearer none of them are worse than the main players of these two teams, but such a large rotation before the start of the second round of the Champions League obviously means that the league is easier to play than the Champions League.  Well, that means we are easier to deal with!

    As soon as this lineup came out, Tottenham's head coach Santini and Birmingham's head coach Bruce didn't need to mobilize. The players of both teams were already in high morale, clamoring to give their opponents who despised them a good look.  "Given's clearance ball was blocked by Simon Davis with his bodyThe ball rolled into the penalty area, Defoe! Defoe shot! Given pounced on the ball, but the ball still flew into the goal! Tottenham scored a goal at home  Ahead of zero! Nice goal!¡±

    With the passionate shouts of the commentator, huge cheers rang out over the White Hart Lane stadium.

    This is the 42nd minute of the first half. Tottenham played proactively at their home court. They did not give up their offense except defending Newcastle's attack, and finally took the lead before the end of the first half!

    On another field in London, Birmingham also performed extremely well. In the first half, they withstood waves of Chelsea's attacks. Although the goal was shaky, Chelsea did not break the goal!

    Twenty minutes after the start of the second half, Newcastle still failed to break through Tottenham. At this time, news came from Stamford Bridge, another stadium in London, that made Mourinho happy.

    Birmingham is also ahead!  Uruguayan striker Pandiani opened the door guarded by Cudicini with a beautiful header in the 65th minute!

    The teams ranked first and second in the standings are actually led by the teams ranked ninth and fourteenth - this has never happened in the Premier League in recent years!

    "Perhaps we are too trusting" Mourinho said softly to Pei Wei. The "us" in his mouth naturally included Benitez.

    "This is the advantage of the weak team. If the strong team is distracted by the Champions League, the weak team will naturally have a chance to defeat the strong team" Pei Wei seemed very open-minded about this: "The Champions League is equally important.  Besides, we are still one point ahead, so even if we lose a few points, it won¡¯t be a problem. I don¡¯t think Chelsea can continue their winning streak before playing against us. After all, if our current points were compared to previous years, it would be more than enough to win the championship.¡±

    "That's what I say, but I won't let Tottenham take away three points. Maybe we can't maintain the winning streak, but in the away game, we must get at least one point." Mourinho stood up,  Robert and Lennon were called from the bench and asked to warm up.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 735 For the Honor of the Premier League

    Robert and Lennon were used to replace Stewart and Trabelsi. Newcastle's formation was changed to a three-four-three. Lennon moved to the winger position, and the support behind him became Dyer - today Dyer's  His performance was actually good, and Mourinho didn't want to replace him just like that.

    After this substitution, Tottenham's defense suddenly became tight - Newcastle's offense on the wing was quite good, with Nie Fei, Ribery, Stewart, Dyer, Robert and Lennon, the six wingers all having great abilities.  A player with strong personal ability, such a terrifying winger group, in the entire Premier League, I am afraid that only Chelsea with Robben, Duff, Joe Cole and others can compare.

    Manchester United¡¯s Giggs and Ronaldinho, the old and the young, and Arsenal¡¯s Pires and Ljungberg have also begun to decline. When it comes to wingers, there is really no team that can compete with Newcastle and Chelsea.

    Tottenham players showed a very high level in previous games. Not only did they not allow Newcastle to score a goal, but they also scored a goal, but they did not pay the price - when they felt that they were humiliated,  They rushed and fought fiercely from the beginning, without caring about their physical fitness. In the second half of the game, their physical fitness began to have serious problems.

    Although Santini continued to mobilize his troops, he was unable to change his physical disadvantage - most of Newcastle's players were substitutes. This is true, but it is precisely because they were substitutes that they played poorly this season.  There are not many games, so in terms of physical fitness, it can be said that there is no problem at all!

    ? And Tottenham came on the field.  But they are basically the main force

    The game was changed. In the first half, Tottenham basically suppressed Newcastle with high morale. Now they began to be suppressed by Newcastle and could only defend hard in their own half.

    Although Tottenham almost drove the "bus to the goal" in the remaining time, Newcastle equalized the score. Robert made a cross from the wing, Shearer nodded the ball in front, and Larsson poked in from behind.  Scored the goal to tie the score.

    But there is not much time left for Newcastle.  In the end, Newcastle could only accept the result of a draw on the road, but what made them happier was that.  Chelsea was also tied at home. Although Toni scored with a header in the 86th minute, it could only be a draw at home.

    I have to say that Newcastle and Chelsea still have a lot in common. They both have a rich and generous foreign owner, and they both have crazy and loyal fans. They have both transformed from the so-called "gentleman's football" and "sexy football" to what they are now.  With a football style that puts victory first, even their performances in recent rounds of the league are in sync - win together and win together.  If it's flat, we'll be flat together.

    What is more consistent is that these two clubs have two very unique head coaches.

    Just after the 32nd round of the league, unhappy reporters from Tottenham and Birmingham once asked them both at a press conference: "The opponent sent a substitute lineup and lost a player who could throw away (catch up with) the main competitor."  What a great opportunity, will you regret it?¡±

    "Regret? No, I have never regretted what happened. It is a pity to lose this opportunity, but the Champions League game is more important. If we can take one more step forward, it will have a great impact on improving the status of the Premier League in the world.  A big role," Benitez said.

    "There is a little regret, but compared with retaining strength to fight for honors in the European arena, this regret is nothing? What's more, our competition with Chelsea is domestic, and the competition in the European arena is related to  The honor of the Premier Leagueeven if we lose the league, we will never regret it!" Mourinho said.

    The reporters were all shocked by these two shameless men.  But I can't find anything to refute them - isn't it what your media has called out that Newcastle and Chelsea want to fight for the honor of the Premier League?  We even gave up the league for the sake of the Champions League. Isn¡¯t this noble enough to deserve your heartfelt respect?

    Premier League reporters once again experienced the eloquence of Mourinho and Benitez. Mourinho himself has impressed everyone with his sharp words for more than a year. You must know that now  Even Sir Alex Ferguson rarely engages in verbal wars with Mourinho, but this Benitez seems to be taciturn and has such a mouth that sometimes even Mourinho has to avoid it temporarily.  Edge.

    It has to be said that after Mourinho and Benitez took charge of Newcastle and Chelsea respectively, the Premier League has become more and more lively!

    The drama of "humiliating each other" between Ferguson and Wenger has been going on for many years.  Still incredibly exciting though.  But it's a bit boring to watch for a long time, after Mourinho and Benitez appeared.  The battle between two people turned into a four-nation struggle for hegemony - more people will always make it more lively, right?

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Castle and Chelsea are already the last hopes of the Premier League in the Champions League. If these two teams enter the semi-finals, then it is guaranteed that another Premier League team will enter the Champions League final-this is 92  Something that has never happened since the establishment of the Premier League!

    At this point, journalists in England are still extremely patriotic. They fight in the domestic league and fight in the European competition. They still share the same hatred and hatred towards foreign countries.

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    After the game against Tottenham, Newcastle rested for a night in London. Instead of returning to Newcastle, they flew directly to Munich.

    They have to adapt to the Allianz Arena in advance - everyone in the team, except for Kufuor and Lucio, has never played in the Allianz Arena. In order to better adapt to the venue and allow the players to quickly  To regain strength, Newcastle stayed in Munich three days in advance.

    With Bayern's status and magnanimity, they will naturally not do any off-the-table harm, such as disrupting Newcastle's training plan to adapt to the venue, and letting a group of people make noise near the hotel where Newcastle is staying. You must know that when Bayern went to Newcastle, Newcastle  But I was very polite to them. The two clubs will not miss the opportunity to play against each other in the Champions League. If they do, there will be retribution in the future.

    In fact, European clubs are very particular about this aspect. Probably only the short-sighted clubs in Turkey will use their "home advantage" to the fullest extent in these aspects. While gaining some limited benefits, it also makes the entire Turkish league  He became notorious in Europe and became the public enemy of almost everyone.

    As one of the few giants in Europe, Bayern will naturally not do such a thing that destroys its identity.

    So in the past two days, Newcastle has adapted well to this modern stadium built for the 2006 World Cup.

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    "This Allianz Stadium is indeed one of the most modern stadiums in Europe and even the world!" After the day's training, Pei Wei and Mourinho strolled on the lawn of the Allianz Stadium. Pei Wei sighed: "  Gee, the investment of 280 million euros is indeed worth it. Hosting the World Cup in Germany has brought tangible benefits to the Bundesliga. Their game broadcasting level is the first in Europe, plus they have a brand-new stadium. It seems that  Is the Bundesliga also preparing for a revival?¡±

    "How can revival be such an easy thing?" Mourinho sneered: "Hosting the World Cup in Germany is just an opportunity for them. The Bundesliga is still paying off its debts in the early 1990s, including their national team But Bayern is indeed the Bundesliga.  ¡¯s sign, this sign is not so easy to knock down.¡±

    "I believe God will be on our side." Pei Wei pointed to the sky with a smile: "I hope to win the league and Champions League double this season, but unfortunately we have been eliminated from the FA Cup He  "Se, don't look at me like that. I'm not giving you a death order. This is just what I, a loyal Newcastle fan, expect."

    "I'm just glad. Fortunately, we are out of the FA Cup, otherwise our current competition tasks will be even heavier The reward of the Triple Crown is not just due to outstanding players, outstanding coaches and outstanding players."  What the club management can do requires more luck." Mourinho shrugged: "For me, winning a championship every year is more important than the Triple Crown."

    "I hope we can have this luck in the future" Pei Wei changed the subject: "By the way, Jose, have you read the six reasons listed by the German media for Bayern to complete a comeback at home?"

    "I've seen it." Mourinho laughed. In his opinion, the German media's approach was a bit naive - the German media firmly believed that Bayern would be able to complete a comeback at home - first, Bayern has more advantages than Newcastle  With a profound knowledge of the Champions League, Bayern has participated in 99 Champions League games since the establishment of the Champions League, ranking third, followed by Real Madrid who participated in 111 games and 109 games.  Manchester United, while Chelsea had less than 30 games; secondly, the referee of this game was a Spaniard, and Newcastle had a very unhappy time with Barcelona from Spain in the quarter-finals; thirdly, Bayern was in  There have been a total of fifteen games against English teams at home, but they have only lost one; fourth, Newcastle is now troubled by yellow cards, and a total of five main players will be suspended if they receive another yellow card; fifth, Bayern  This season he is very good at playing at home, only losing to Schalke 04 in the league; sixth, the fans at the scene will be Bayern's powerful twelfth player.

    To be honest, these reasons are really funny. For example, the first reason is to slap Bayern coach Magath. He just said a few days ago that "records are useless for the game."", the second reason will make UEFA very dissatisfied. As for the yellow card issue, Mourinho will not let the players not work hard for this reason. But as the German media that supports Bayern, they made  These reasons are just to boost the morale of the team.

    "If you want to win the game, these things are not enough." Mourinho smiled: "Don't forget, we are fighting for the honor of the Premier League"

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 736 The same goal

    April 13th, Munich, Allianz Arena.

    The Allianz Arena, which can accommodate more than 60,000 fans, was packed. 50,000 Bayern fans and 10,000 Newcastle fans from afar occupied all the stands. Before the game started, fans from both sides were competing in the stands, although not too much.  There was a lot of gunpowder, but both sides refused to give in.

    There is only one change in Newcastle's lineup compared to the previous game. Maicon was slightly injured in the training two days ago, and Kufuor took his place. In fact, Maicon barely played, but in this game  Defense is more important than offense in the game. Maicon's defense is still a bit uneasy, so Kufuor, who has stronger defensive ability and is more familiar with Bayern's offensive players, is sent.  Bayern has not changed much. Peruvian forward Pizarro, who was injured in the last game, returned from injury and formed a strike partner with Ma Kai. Frings sat on the bench, and Bayern's formation changed to 442.

    Mourinho¡¯s customized tactic before the game is to control the ball as much as possible. The three lines must act in unison without leaving any space for Bayern to maximize the two-goal lead.

    In the last game, Newcastle's direct long passes in the midfield and backfield were very effective. Mourinho also asked the players to play more long passes. In the frontcourt, the two centers Ibrahimovic and Drogba faced off against Bayern's two center backs Koko.  The advantages of Vach and Demichelis are obvious.

    After the game started, the first threatening attack came from Newcastle, and this attack came from a long pass from Newcastle's backcourt.

    Nie Fei made a beautiful long pass from the backcourt.  Drogba understood the idea and quickly intervened, and Bayern's defense was a little slower in detecting offside.  Lizarazu was trailing behind - successfully countering offside!

    Drogba rushed into the penalty area and Kahn attacked!  The ball falls between the two of them, now it's up to who can touch the ball first!

    Kahn¡¯s judgment is correct!  He reached the landing point of the ball less than a second earlier than Drogba, then fell to the ground and tackled the ball out of the penalty area before Drogba was about to touch it. Kovac immediately returned to defense.  Bigfoot kicked the ball out!

    "What a pity! The long pass from the Newcastle midfielder is quite beautiful! But Kahn's accurate and timely attack destroyed Newcastle's offense! But this also reminded Bayern's defense that they can no longer afford such mistakes.  !¡±

    "Kahn! He has such a quick reaction! If he had hesitated for even a second, we would have taken the lead!" Pei Wei said regretfully off the court.

    "It seems that Magath wants to use offside to deal with our long pass He really dares to take risks. Even if only one successful long pass out of ten can bring a devastating blow to Bayern Since he wants to take risks, then we will  Let him swallow the bitter pill."

    After Mourinho said this, he stood up and extended his thumb to Nie Fei, who had just made a long pass.

    The meaning of his move is obvious - well done, next time he will do the same!

    Magath held his chin, his face as sinking as water.  It's not like he doesn't know that using offside to deal with the opponent's offense is risky - indeed.  The offside tactic is a powerful weapon against long pass counterattacks, but this weapon is also a double-edged sword!  While it can easily disrupt the opponent's offense, it will also make the hidden dangers of the defense even greater!  However, he had no other choice.

    If you are two goals behind, you have to strengthen your offense, but you must also pay attention to the opponent's counterattack. Newcastle's counterattack has become the most troublesome tactic in the Champions League. In the last game, Bayern players' excellent blocking ability in the midfield allowed them to  Newcastle was not able to counterattack with quick passes and cuts, but Newcastle used long passes to disintegrate Bayern's defense.  The first ball, the second ball and the third ball are all opportunities created by long passes near the midfield!  Bayern's two center backs were completely at a disadvantage in the physical confrontation with Newcastle's two center forwards!

    No matter in terms of height or strength, Demichelis and Kovac are no match for Ibrahimovic and Drogba, and Hargreaves is not a midfielder who is particularly good at heading the ball.  Not to mention Sagnol and Lizarazu, looking at the whole team, it is possible to alleviate the disadvantage in the air unless Ballack is moved to the guard position. But if Ballack returns to defense, who will organize the attack?  To know.  Bayern is still two goals behind!

    So although the offside tactic is very risky.  Magath also has to take this risk!  If they can score a goal before the opponent relies on long passes to score, then Bayern, which is only one goal behind, can spend the remaining time playing hard.  Use the unique tenacity of the German team to get another goal, there is no other way!

    It is precisely because Magath saw this so thoroughly that he remained calm even when Newcastle almost scored a goal at the beginning, without even raising his eyebrows!

    It¡¯s just that whether his heart is really as peaceful as he appears on the surface, only God can tell.?? Got it.

    As soon as the game started, they were challenged by Newcastle. Bayern, which was full of confidence and prepared to teach Newcastle a lesson at home, lost its momentum. However, Bayern's players are all battle-hardened and quickly adjusted their mentality.  , began to attack aggressively.

    In the third minute, Pizarro, who was pulled to the wing, cleverly stuffed the ball into the penalty area. Ballack took the ball in the penalty area and shot. Lucio blocked it with his body. Ballack followed up and shot again, and the ball went over the crossbar.  .

    Two minutes later, Ze Roberto broke through Nie Fei from the wing and knocked the ball into the penalty area. Pizarro stopped the ball and shot angrily before Dawson came up. Cech made a wonderful save and assisted the goal.  Sagnol in front shot again, but Lucio bravely blocked it.

    Two consecutive attacks almost resulted in a goal, and Bayern's slightly lowered morale increased again, but the Newcastle players remained unmoved because they already knew that this would not be an easy game.  This game is different from the previous game. In the last game, the actions of the players on both sides were not too big. But perhaps because of the more important reason of this game, the two sides had quite a lot of excitement from the beginning.  Physical contact.

    Drogba, who has always been as strong as an ox, surprisingly became the first unlucky person. During Newcastle's counterattack, he and Kovac collided in the midfield and were carried off the field.  With only ten players on the field, Bayern launched a fierce attack. Two consecutive long-range shots from the center were blocked by the united Newcastle defenders. Bayern's fierce attack did not weaken after Drogba returned to the field. The home game  Bayern showed a completely different fighting spirit and momentum than when playing away games.

    Faced with this kind of momentum, Newcastle can only temporarily avoid its front. No matter how hard you attack, there will be a time when the momentum declines, and then it is time for us to counterattack.

    In the 11th minute, Pizarro took a long shot from the corner of the penalty area. In the 15th minute, Ze Roberto made a pass from the wing, and Pizarro headed the ball over. Ballack faced Mark while fighting for the top in the penalty area.  Lelei fouled. In the 17th minute, Ze Roberto and Ballack made a hit-the-wall coordination and passed the penalty area. Cech struck out in time to steal the ball from Ma Kai

    After resisting Bayern's attacks one after another, Newcastle began to gradually stabilize their position and the offensive began to increase. In the 19th minute, Ibrahimovic took the ball from the edge of the penalty area and then knocked it horizontally. Nie Fei stepped in and kicked the ball far away.  The ball hit the defender and bounced out of the baseline. This was Newcastle's first shot of the game. Then Nie Fei's corner kick was caught by Kahn.

    After that, the scene began to fall into a tug-of-war. Ribery's free kick from 30 meters away was blocked by Kahn. Then Kovac brought down Drogba behind him and received the first yellow card of the game.

    Bayern's offense was very difficult, and Newcastle's collective defense made them at a loss. Top scorer Ma Kai was drowned in the crowd. In the first half hour, there was almost no shadow. Pizarro performed well, but he frequently pulled out of the penalty area and found it difficult to attack Cech.  The guarded goal poses a direct threat.

    In the 31st minute, a scene happened that stunned Bayern fans.

    Nie Fei picked up the ball near the midfield and dribbled the ball forward. His breakthrough speed was not fast, which gave Bayern defensive players the opportunity to chase and intercept him.

    The first one to pounce was Ze Roberto. In front of the Brazilian international, Nie Fei used a half-turn hook shot commonly used by Brazilians to get rid of him. Then he moved the ball forward and used his speed to get rid of him.  Hargreaves, who was on defense, moved on.

    Lizarazu pounced on him and entangled him. Although the French defender was older, his experience was still there. He did not rush to steal the ball, but kept entangled with him and slowed down his progress.

    Under this situation, Nie Fei still stumbled and brought the ball to the corner of the penalty area. At this time, the Bayern defenders who were angered by his long drive came up and wanted to form a flanking attack. But at this time, Nie Fei passed the ball!

    The ball was passed to the edge of the penalty area, and Ribery quickly stepped in from the left and shot directly from a long distance without stopping the ball!

    The ball flew into the penalty area and bounced off Demichelis' right foot!

    Kahn, who made a judgment in advance, was defeated by the refracted ball just like in the previous game. Although he was lying on the ground and stretched out his right foot to block the ball, he still failed!

    One to zero!  Newcastle were lucky to take the lead in the away game!

    The first goal Bayern conceded in the last game was almost at the same position. It also bounced off Demichelis's feet. The difference is that the previous goal was in the fourth minute of the game, and this goal  It was half an hour after the start of the game. The last shot was by Nie Fei, and this time it was Ribery!

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 737 Reunion

    "We're so lucky!"

    After witnessing this goal, Pei Wei and Mourinho had the same emotion.

    Yes, in these two games (of course, only half an hour has passed in this game), Bayern did not play badly, but Newcastle had more luck than them¡ª¡ªthese two rebounds were all accounted for.  To a large extent, if it were not for these two rebound goals, Newcastle's advantage would not be as great as it is now!

    Demichelis knelt on the lawn, holding his head in his hands in disbelief.

    He is a very good defensive player who can play both central defender and midfielder positions. After coming to Bayern from Argentina, he immediately became the main force in Bayern, one of the top clubs in Europe. During his football career  Never before have these two games caused him such pain!

    For two consecutive games, the opponent¡¯s opening goal hit him and bounced into the goal¡ª¡ªand these two games were also important quarter-finals of the Champions League!  As the saying goes, no one can step into the same river, but he can fall down twice in one place!

    Poor Demichelis, it is estimated that the experiences of these two games will haunt him for a long time after this game.

    Seeing the look of Demichelis, Pei Wei couldn't bear it¡ª¡ªthis kid is indeed a bit weak, and his psychology seems to be a bit fragile¡ª¡ªPei Wei remembers that in the 2006 World Cup, he finally  He was not selected for the Argentina national team, and at that time he was so shocked that he said "I think it's the end of the world". I hope that these two games will not let an outstanding defensive player sink.

    "We will definitely win this game!" Kafer next to him didn't care how painful Demichelis was. Anyway, the English and the Argentinians always disliked each other: "Bayern has to score if they want to win.  We have three goals and we have to keep a clean sheet I don¡¯t believe they can score our three goals! It¡¯s definitely us!¡±

    "Yes. I believe this too." Mourinho glanced at him with a smile: "But there is still an hour before the end of the game, and we can't relax about it."

    The visiting team¡¯s coaching bench was full of laughter and laughter, just like the Chinese New Year, while the home team¡¯s coaching bench was quiet and silent, as if there was no one there.

    Everyone can see now that Bayern has reached a desperate situation.

    Although there is still an hour left before the end of the game, it is not easy to score three goals in this hour for Newcastle, which has high morale. Bayern's offense may not be better than Barcelona.  Barcelona has only scored two goals against Newcastle in two games. What's more, Newcastle's confidence has reached the extreme now, and their all-out attack just falls into the rhythm of Newcastle's rapid counterattack.

    Faced with this situation, Magath had nothing to do, and Bayern launched a fierce but messy attack in the rest of the first half.  There were a lot of shots, but not many that directly threatened Cech's goal.  In this case, Bayern still created two threatening shots. Bastian Schweinsteiger's long shot was bravely saved by Cech, and Ballack's volley near the penalty spot went over the crossbar.  Newcastle managed to maintain their one-goal lead until the end of the first half.

    "Okay, there are still forty-five minutes before the end of the game. Although we can enter the semifinals as long as we don't concede three goals. But I still ask you, don't forget to attack. One to zero is the least safe lead.  "

    During the halftime break, Mourinho only said one thing in the locker room.

    After the start of the second half.  Newcastle launched another attack. Drogba competed for headers from the front of the penalty area twice in a row, then turned and shot in the air. Kahn, who was well prepared, pounced the ball firmly in his arms, and Bayern quickly launched an attack.  Demichelis, who came in from behind, took a long shot from the front of the penalty area.  Cech also saved the ball.

    A few minutes later, Bayern made their first substitution of the game.  Veteran Sauer replaced midfielder Hargreaves, and Magath planned to fight hard.

    Newcastle began to return to defense. Even Nie Fei, who rarely participated in defense, returned to the penalty area to participate in defense, and blocked Ze Roberto's shot with an accurate tackle in the penalty area.

    Seeing the time passing by, Bayern fans are becoming more and more impatient - do we really want to stop in the quarterfinals?  Is there nothing we can do against Newcastle's defense at home?

    But Bayern's players still did not give up. A few minutes later, Kahn bravely blocked Ribery's close shot, keeping Bayern's hopes alive. Bayern then launched a counterattack. Sauer made a comeback from the front of the penalty area, and Ballack intervened.  A direct shot went over the crossbar.

    Two minutes later, Sagnol, who came forward with an assist, stopped the ball on the left side of the penalty area. Facing Bernard's pressing, the French defender beautifully shook off his defense and then passed the ball far away.Sent into the restricted area!

    Dawson was about to jump to save the ball. Ballack silently took off outside the penalty area. His body made an obvious glide in the air. He jumped into the penalty area like a big bird and got ahead of Dawson with unstoppable momentum.  Lean over and reach the top!

    Cech made a world-class save, falling to the ground and blocking the ball with one hand.

    The ball rolled along the goal line, Pizarro appeared in front of the ball, and before Lucio came up to block it, he easily poked the ball into the goal!

    Bayern fans gave a huge cheer. Although the time has reached the 63rd minute of the game, they still have hope!

    Pizarro rushed into the goal, held the ball in his arms and ran back quickly. The other players did not celebrate, but quickly returned to their own half, waiting for Newcastle to kick off - they did not want to waste any second.  time.

    As soon as Newcastle kicked off again, Bayern launched a full-court press that spared no effort in physical strength. Although Newcastle players struggled to control the ball, Bayern quickly regained possession of the ball.

    Sauer got the ball on the right, and passed Kufuor beautifully and then passed the ball into the penalty area. Ballack repeated his old tricks and headed the ball towards the goal, but this time he was a little less lucky and the ball flew out of the crossbar.  Bottom line.

    Immediately afterwards, in a corner kick, Ballack defeated Dawson and headed for the goal. Fortunately, Ribery, who was guarding the far post, blocked the ball with his body and then immediately cleared the ball far away with his big foot.

    Faced with Bayern's onslaught, Mourinho couldn't sit still. Ballack's performance during this period was very good. Makelele was responsible for filling in for both wings. It was difficult for Essien to watch him alone. Mourinho  Austria replaced Franck Ribery with Jenas to stabilize the defense in the middle of the midfield.

    There are still twenty minutes left before the end of the game, and Mourinho plans to hold on to the two-goal advantage.

    Two minutes later, Magath made another substitution. The young player Guerrero replaced Ma Kai, who performed poorly and basically did not appear in the camera, and continued to maintain the impact of the forward line.

    Mourinho's substitutions were obviously better than Magath's. The configuration of three midfielders suddenly put pressure on Ballack. Without Hargreaves as a defensive player behind him, Ballack had to both  When attacking, you also need to pay attention to defense. The pressure on you is indeed heavier. Mourinho has strengthened the power in the middle to address this point. Magath replaced Guerrero, which just added another chaos in the penalty area.  Just a running forward.

    Therefore, after the substitution, Bayern's offense suddenly became muted. After Newcastle regained their breath, they began to kill time leisurely. After getting the ball, they fell back and forth in their own half to lure Bayern players up.  Grabbing the ball consumes more of their physical energy.

    Seeing this situation, Magath used up his last substitution, and Salihamidzic replaced Lizarazu. Bayern now has two centers, two wingers, and two wing midfielders on the field.  , the formation almost became three, three, four. Unfortunately, Magath forgot that sometimes offense does not rely solely on the number of people.

    There is strength in numbers. This is not necessarily true. Too many offensive players can easily lead to chaos in the team's offense. As an experienced head coach, Magath cannot fail to see this. It is a pity that he is two teams behind.  The pressure of the ball blinded him.

    Two minutes after he made his third substitution, Newcastle scored again. This goal completely pushed Bayern into the abyss.

    It was another typical British counterattack. Lucio made a long pass from the backcourt. Nie Fei received the ball on the left side and quickly passed the ball down the bottom. Drogba went around to grab the ball in front of Kovac and hit the goal with a quick pass.  Flying into the front point, Kahn was beyond reach.

    This goal occurred in the 79th minute. Newcastle's lead once again expanded to three goals. Even if Bayern scored three more goals in the remaining time, it would only delay the game to overtime.

    Disappointed Bayern fans began to leave the game early. Magath, who had used up three substitutions, had no room for adjustment. He could only watch as Mourinho first replaced Nie Fei with Dier, and then replaced him with self-reservation.  The team's Theo Walcott replaced Ibrahimovic and legitimately killed the last bit of time.

    In the last minute of stoppage time, Sauer blocked Ballack's shot in front of the goal, but this goal had no impact on the final result. The only meaning was probably to continue Bayern's unbeaten home game.  Keep it up.

    6 to 4, Newcastle eliminated Bayern with a home victory and reached the Champions League semi-finals for two consecutive years. In another game, Chelsea used tenacious defense to draw with Juventus 0-0 in the away game and also advanced.  Semifinals.

    For the first time in history, two English teams met in the Champions League semi-finals. The English media rejoiced at the result, and what happened nextThe first leg of the final will be the second meeting between Newcastle and Chelsea this season.

    In that game, Newcastle took away a 2-2 draw away from home, which also made these two semi-finals even more exciting.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 738 The Influence of Records

    Since the beginning of this season, the competition between Newcastle and Chelsea has spread from domestic to foreign countries. This can be regarded as a rare spectacle in European football in recent years. In a league, two teams compete for the domestic league championship and the Champions League championship at the same time.  Until now, we still can't tell who has the greater advantage, which is enough to show how powerful these two teams are.

    From this point of view, the excitement of the English media is not unreasonable. The Premier League team has not been very dominant in the Champions League. Only Manchester United has been established in the Premier League and can perform stably in the Champions League for a long time.  That's it. Now that there are two more companies in one breath, how can we not make the Premier League media excited?

    But, they were excited, Mourinho and Benitez were both confused.

    The first game of the semi-finals is on April 26. In this half-month period, Newcastle and Chelsea will play three league games, not to mention a game every three or four days. These three league games are  The 33rd, 34th, and 35th rounds of the league are definitely not games that Newcastle and Chelsea can give up easily.

    If Mourinho and Benitez were not greedy enough, as long as any one of them gave up the Champions League game and tried their best to grab points in the league, then this situation might be alleviated, but for Benitez  For two arrogant coaches, Steve and Mourinho, it is impossible for them to give up any competition.

    And the two bosses behind them, Abu and Pei Wei, will also not give up.  Perhaps the English media should feel sad that the most important people in the two clubs that they consider to be the dignity of the Premier League are not British - two owners, one Russian, one Chinese, two coaches,  One is Spanish and the other is Portuguese, and these two clubs are also standard multinational forces.

    But no one can deny that the current prosperity of the Premier League is inseparable from the injection of foreign capital.  It cannot be separated from the entry of high-level foreign coaches and the influx of high-level foreign players, if not these multinational forces.  Then the Premier League cannot be as prosperous as it is now.

    There are very few local consortiums in the UK that will invest heavily in clubs. There have been almost no high-level local coaches in England in recent years. Although there have been many outstanding players in the Premier League recently, these players are obviously at a disadvantage in the competition with foreign players.

    Newcastle's next three opponents are Middlesbrough, Norwich and Manchester United, while Chelsea's three opponents are Manchester United, Arsenal and Fulham. From the perspective of opponents, Newcastle is easier, but compared with Manchester United  The game was in the thirty-fifth round, and Chelsea's opponent in this round was the weaker Fulham.  In other words, Newcastle must do their best before facing Chelsea in the semi-finals, but Chelsea can relax.

    Chelsea¡¯s task was heavier at first, but later it became lighter.  Newcastle's task was lighter at first, but later it became heavier. It's hard to say which one is more beneficial. At this point in the league, both Newcastle and Chelsea have only one way to go, and that is to fight.

    You can¡¯t win if you don¡¯t fight, but you will win if you love to fight.

    April 16, St. James¡¯ Park.

    St James' Park is always full.  It is rare for a Premier League team to have low home attendance. This is especially true for Newcastle, which is the most popular among domestic fans in the Premier League. Especially in the past two years, its outstanding results have stimulated Newcastle fans to watch the game live**  .  Home operating income has always been the Newcastle club's largest source of income.

    This is also the reason why Newcastle has never been supported by a strong financial group, but has never been short of money - those miners who foolishly worked hard for the minimum wage used their own frugal money to support them.  The team does not want to repay, so Pei Wei did not increase the price of tickets after taking over Newcastle. In addition to the increase in the price of VIP seats, the price of ordinary seats has actually decreased.

    Today, St. James Park is a bit more lively than usual.  There is only one reason.  Alan Shearer, the eternal captain and the greatest goalscorer in the hearts of Newcastle fans, has scored 199 goals for Newcastle in previous games.  There is only one goal left to reach the 200-goal record of Milburn, the top scorer in history!

    Everyone hopes that they can see this great moment with their own eyes. Although Shearer has not played many times this season and his position was taken away by Drogba from Ivory Coast. Although Shearer may not be able to play in this game, all Newcastle fans  I still have the greatest enthusiasm for this game!

    Since scoring Newcastle's 199th goal in all competitions against Aston Villa, Newcastle's local TV station has most played a review of Shearer's performance in the past nine seasons.  Each goal, but unfortunately, the two Champions League gamesShearer did not play in the game. In the Champions League match against Tottenham, although Shearer had a beautiful assist, he still did not score, which kept the fans' appetite for nearly half a month. Newcastle fans  I don't want to wait any longer.

    Not playing in the Champions League?  It doesn't matter, our "Angel of the North" is old after all. It doesn't matter if he doesn't play in such a fierce game. He didn't score against Tottenham away from home?  It doesn't matter!  It was an away game. Such a historic goal should be kept at home. This game against Middlesbrough is at home and in the league. If Mourinho still doesn't comply with the public sentiment, send our captain  If you go out and try to create opportunities for him, then what kind of good coach are you?

    Fans' logic is sometimes very simple and unreasonable. During this period, the message board on the Newcastle club's homepage was full of crazy Newcastle fans' demands, including during interviews. All fans thought that Mourinho  Rinho must send Shearer to play the main role in this game until he scores a goal¡ª¡ªAccording to Mourinho's temperament, he will not care what your fans think¡ª¡ªI  Even the chairman cannot interfere with the formation of troops, let alone other people!  But in this game, Mourinho plans to comply with the public sentiment.

    In the past few days of training, Shearer has been working very hard. Although he usually works equally hard, which is why he can maintain his condition, but in these few days, even the most honest Drogba  I also found that Shearer was different from usual.

    All players understand why Shearer has been particularly excited during these days of training - he is about to score two hundred goals for a club - what a great number!  Today, when players move more and more frequently, this has almost become an impossible task.

    However, now, Shearer is about to reach this goal - score one more goal and tie Milburn's record, score two more goals and break Milburn's record, although he has now scored 140 points for Newcastle in the league.  It is difficult for Shearer to catch up with Milburn's record of 177 goals with 17 goals, but being able to break the total goal record is enough for Shearer to mark an indelible mark in Newcastle's history.

    Some people still lament that if Shearer had passed the test for Newcastle's young players to enter the team at that time and spent all the nine seasons at Southampton and Blackburn at Newcastle, then he would have put himself in Newcastle.  The number of goals scored has increased to such a terrifying level!  Not to mention anything else, in the three seasons of 93-94, 94-05 and 95-96 alone, Shearer scored more than 100 goals in various competitions at Blackburn. If these goals were scored for Newcastle,  If so, it would definitely be more than enough to break Milburn's records, and even create an unprecedented record.

    However, if it can only be an if, history will always have shortcomings. At least, Shearer can get the chance to be the first in Newcastle history in terms of total goals. This in itself has proved how hard Shearer has worked at Newcastle.  .

    For Shearer, he helped the team win the League Cup and Champions League last season. He is also very promising to win the league championship this season. He has no regrets. Breaking Milburn's record will become a success.  granted his last wish.

    "Alan has been training very seriously these days." Pei Wei, who was on the sidelines of the training ground, seemed to be talking to himself, then turned to ask Mourinho: "What do you think of this?"

    "Why do you want to ask me this question too?" Mourinho said with a wry smile: "Since this time, the media have been asking me, the fans have been asking me, and sometimes the assistant coaches and players have also asked me  Ask me this question, and now you ask me again"

    Pei Wei smiled sheepishly: "This is human nature. No matter who you are, you will always be proud to break a record. Even if you can't break it yourself, it's good to see others break it with your own eyes We are all  laity."

    "Yes, I am also a layman." Mourinho laughed: "So I can reveal to you in advance that Shearer will play in this game According to the rotation system, he should have played in this game.  Moreover, he has trained very hard during this period and is in good condition. Our main forward also needs a rest It is for these reasons that I sent him out, not for anything else."

    "Yes, I know." Pei Wei nodded repeatedly, but he was snickering in his heart - given these reasons, it would be a ghost if he was not affected by this record at all.

    However, I am also looking forward to the moment when Shearer breaks the record That historic moment is exciting to think about.

    On the training ground, Shearer jumped high in the penalty area and pushed Robert's pass into the gate guarded by Given.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 739 New Record

    Chapter 739 New Record

    "Now the players are starting to play The first one to play is the home team Newcastle Alan Shearer! Shearer appeared at the tunnel! He was the first to come out! Shearer came on, wearing his most familiar shirt  Captain's armband! Shearer"

    As soon as the on-site commentator said this, the huge cheers that erupted from the St. James Park stadium drowned out his voice. All the fans stood up and chanted only one name: "Alan Shearer!"

    Shearer raised his right hand high, and the captain's armband on his arm looked so conspicuous.

    Shearer is the most successful captain in the history of Newcastle. He has always been the most trustworthy person for Newcastle fans. If he can score today, then his title will be added to that of the greatest scorer.

    In addition to Shearer, the other Newcastle players in this game are Drogba, Robert, Janas, Essien, Dyer, Trabelsi, Kufuor, Dawson, Hart and Given.  After Hiller filed out, according to past practice, every time a player walked out, the fans in the stands would chant his name, but today, this practice was broken.

    Until all the players appeared in the center of the stadium, the name shouted by Newcastle fans remained unchanged, only Shearer.

    No one is dissatisfied with this. Although the fans' approach seems to be a bit favoring, everyone knows that this is what Shearer deserves. This is what he spent more than eight years and 199 goals in exchange for.  This is a great honor, and this honor belongs only to him.

    After cheering, Newcastle fans booed loudly. This boo was directed at Middlesbrough because their head coach McLaren said in an interview before the game: "I respect Shearer very much.  , His retirement from the national team is a huge loss to the England national team. This loss has not been made up even now But Middlesbrough will not be a spectator of the record, and we have enough confidence to let Shearer's two.  The 100-goal record was postponed until the next round.¡±

    As soon as he said this, McLaren became a thorn in the side of Newcastle fans - they began to hate this guy who tried to disrupt their feast. Although to be fair, there is nothing wrong with McLaren's statement - Hoddle certainly did not want it.  He is recorded as the one who was passed by Maradona in the "Goal of the Century", and Barthez absolutely does not want to be remembered because of the image of being stunned when Roberto Carlos scored the beyond-conventional free kick.  Going down in history, McLaren is also unwilling to say in a nostalgic tone when people mention Shearer scoring 200 goals in the future: "The great striker Alan Shearer scored the goal he scored against Middlesbrough.  Two hundred goals scored by Newcastle"

    So he sent out all his main players in this game, including Schwarzer, Southgate, Downing, Parlor, Boateng, Hasselbaink and Viduka, who had just returned from injury.  Appeared in the lineup.

    At the same time, Brazilian Juninho and Spaniard Mendieta are also sitting on the bench.  Middlesbrough are now in eighth place and still have a chance of reaching the League Cup, which is why they won't give up on this game easily.

    Facing Newcastle, which has seven main players off, Middlesbrough is not without its strength.

    But soon, Mourinho shattered McLaren's fantasies with reality. He asked Newcastle to use real performance to make McLaren clear why Newcastle was working hard for the Double, while Middlesbrough could only  Fighting for a UEFA Cup berth.

    In just two minutes, Newcastle ripped apart Middlesbrough's defense through a wing attack.  Robert and Hart played a one-on-one and then passed the ball into the penalty area. The two Middlesbrough central defenders were all focused on Shearer. As a result, Shearer made a false shot from the front and let the ball pass.  Drogba scored the first goal with a diving header!

    There were huge cheers in the stands, and Drogba and Shearer hugged each other.  The experienced Shearer knew that with everyone paying attention, his shooting opportunity would definitely not come so easily. Sure enough, the two Middlesbrough central defenders ran over to stare at him when Robert passed the ball.  Instead, it gave Drogba an opportunity.

    McLaren miscalculated. He thought Mourinho would put the main offensive force on Shearer, so he specially strengthened his defense against Shearer. But what he didn't expect was that Mourinho would do the opposite.  Finally, when the Middlesbrough defenders focused on Shearer, Drogba completed the fatal blow.

    This is exactly Mourinho's style - his first priority is victory. Even the fans' desire for Shearer's goals has been used as a smoke bomb by him. He will never sacrifice for Shearer's record.  of the team¡¯s performance.If the victory was already determined, he wouldn't mind if Shearer added the icing on the cake to break the record.

    The coach¡¯s focus will never be the same as that of the fans. The butt determines the head and where to consider what things. This is also a truth.

    After taking the lead, Newcastle's offense became more flexible. With two outstanding centers in the middle, Newcastle's two wingers played vigorously and forced a breakthrough from the wing.  Cross from the side.  The full-back stepped forward to assist Newcastle's sharp breakthroughs and passes from the wing made Middlesbrough's wing defense full of smoke, focusing on one thing and losing the other.

    ? And Newcastle¡¯s two centers are even more difficult to defend.  Both Shearer and Drogba kept withdrawing from the penalty area to empty the opponent's defensive power in the penalty area. Both of them also have strong long-range shooting ability outside the penalty area. Middlesbrough's defenders were not willing to let them in the penalty area.  He bombarded the goal without any worries. You must know that Shearer's long-range shot is also one of his most powerful tools for scoring goals, and Drogba also scored with a sudden long-range shot from outside the penalty area more than once.

    When the center also has the ability to score goals outside the penalty area, it will become very difficult to defend them. Middlesbrough's midfielders have to distract themselves from guarding the insertion of Jenas and Essien, and also have to go to the wing.  To help defend, there is no spare power to help the defender defend them.

    Although Southgate has rich experience, he is several years older than Shearer. In terms of physical strength, he cannot compare with Shearer, who has not played many games this season. Another central defender is Drogba.  It was almost impossible to hold on under the impact.

    Before the end of the first half, Newcastle won a direct free kick in front of the penalty area. Hart made a cross and Shearer volleyed the ball straight to the upper left corner of the goal. Schwartz, who was well prepared, blocked the ball with all his strength.  Nass quickly scored in front of the goal with a quick supplementary shot.

    Getting a two-goal lead in the first half was something that would have made Newcastle fans happy, but they were not too satisfied because what they most wanted to see did not happen.

    Newcastle's two goals in the first half were related to Shearer. One was a direct assist, and one shot caused the goalkeeper to let go and let Janas make a supplementary shot, but he himself has not been able to score a goal.  The result of the Middlesbrough defenders working hard to cover him was to allow other Newcastle players to have more chances than usual.

    After the start of the second half, Newcastle's offense was even more proactive. Most of the players on the field were substitutes, so they were not afraid of wasting energy. Shearer performed even more bravely. He often let go of the opponent's penalty area when rushing left and right.  The opponent can only use fouls to stop his progress.

    In the 63rd minute, Dyer sent the ball into the penalty area. Drogba used his body to resist the opponent's defender, and then suddenly flicked the ball horizontally!  Shearer, who was originally under Southgate's tight defense, suddenly dashed forward quickly, dodged Southgate's defense, and then immediately kicked off a powerful shot near the penalty spot!

    The ball flew into the dead center of the goal like a cannonball!  Schwarzer didn't even have time to react to this close range volley!

    "Alan - Shearer! Two hundred goals!" The commentator who had been waiting for a long time roared loudly, and along with his roar were the cheers of 50,000 Newcastle fans in the stands!

    Shearer ran under the stands and opened his arms to accept the cheers from the stands. At the same time, a large slogan was displayed in the stands: "Three hundred and eighty-five games, two hundred goals, captain, thank you!"

    This is the highest praise Newcastle fans can give Shearer!

    Newcastle fans have been preparing for this goal for a long time, but what no one expected was that what happened next caught them off guard.

    Eighty minutes of the game

    The Middlesbrough players have long been unwilling to play, but Shearer is still looking for opportunities to score.

    Trabelsi sent a long pass from the backcourt. Shearer jumped high in front of the penalty area and passed the ball to Larsson, who came on the bench. Larsson received the ball in the penalty area and pretended to break through to the wing, but his feet  Covertly knocking the ball towards the center.

    Under Southgate¡¯s close pressure, Shearer stepped in and took the lead and stabbed the ball into the lower left corner of the goal!

    "Scored twice! A new record was born! With 201 goals, Shearer broke Milburn's record! Long live Alan Shearer! Shearer scored after playing 385 games for Newcastle  He scored 201 goals, which is 12 games less than Milburn¡¯s record of 200 goals! He is undoubtedly Newcastle¡¯s greatest goalscorer!¡±

    This time the commentator finally finished what he wanted to say without being interrupted by the cheers of the fans.

    Because the fans are so excited that they are speechless!

    It wasn¡¯t until Shearer rushed to the stands with his right hand raised that huge, long-lasting cheers erupted from the stands.!

    They just wanted to see the record tied, but who knew they saw the birth of a new record!

    McLaren looked helpless and said he would stop Shearer from tying the record. Who knew he would just set a new record!

    Shearer celebrated in the stands for a long time. This scene will become an eternal memory in the hearts of Newcastle fans.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 740 The Changing King¡¯s Flag on the City Head

    They defeated Middlesbrough 4-0 at home, and Shearer broke the club's historical scoring record. Newcastle could be said to be a double happiness. However, amidst the joy, there was a piece of not-so-good news, which made Newcastle's celebration a little less colorful.

    Chelsea showed great resilience in several consecutive tough games. They defeated Juventus 2-1 at home and drew 0-0 away with Alessandro Del Piero, Trezeguet, Nedved and Camo.  Juventus advanced to the semi-finals with first-class offensive players such as Ranesi, and then they scored three points at Old Trafford when the main players were extremely tired. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored in the seventh minute of the opening game.  It opened the scoring for Manchester United, but the tenacious Chelsea relied on captain Terry's header to equalize the score before the end of the first half. In the second half, goals from Gudjohnsen and Joe Cole helped Chelsea win this crucial game.  Victory, continuing to chase behind with one point difference.

    "Now the Chelsea team has more and more traces of Rafael." After getting this battle report, Pei Wei sighed and said to Mourinho: "Tenacious, brave, unwilling to give up Thirty-three  We have already scored 87 points in the last round of the league. You must know that Arsenal's unbeaten points last season were only 90 points. However, they are only one point behind us It's incredible, with our current points.  , I should have won the championship early.¡±

    "Know that Chelsea are still unbeaten! We have lost one game, and they have only drawn two more games than us. If our winning rate hadn't been so high this season, I really doubt whether we would still have it.  Hope of winning the championship." Mourinho also showed an expression of admiration. After all, he entered the Premier League a year earlier than Benitez and is more familiar with the team.  But he quickly gritted his teeth: "I don't believe they can win the next game Professor Wenger will not let him go easily."

    "I also believe this. Chelsea will visit Highbury in the next game. The only game we lost this season was there. I think it will be difficult for Chelsea to escape from there." Pei Wei nodded.  .

    "Then we must win Norwich in the away game in the next game. If we can take the opportunity to widen the points gap, then we can be more relaxed in the 35th round Chelsea can win against Manchester United away from home.  "We can win if we go down," Mourinho clenched his fists and said, "Expanding the lead in the league before the Champions League semi-finals will put a huge psychological pressure on them.  I¡¯m not confused. I want to see how strong the Chelsea players are mentally!¡±

    Pei Wei understands what Mourinho means. Mourinho intends to create an atmosphere of huge advantage in the league so that Chelsea players will suffer from psychological imbalance due to excessive pressure. Benitez also has to rely on his players to compete.  , if the players' morale is frustrated and psychologically hit, it will definitely affect the result of the game.

    It¡¯s just that Newcastle is under a lot of pressure, not to mention their opponent Manchester United in the 35th round.  Mourinho has not lost many games since he landed in Europe. Highbury and Old Trafford are one of the stadiums he has not conquered. Mourinho suffered his first defeat in Europe there.  Although their opponent Norwich in the 34th round is currently at the bottom of the standings, they still have a chance to avoid relegation and will not give up any games after the last few rounds of the league.  This kind of weak team that is relegated will become the hardest nut to crack - because if they don't work hard, they will have no chance.

    Compared with them, Mourinho is more willing to play against mid-range teams like Middlesbrough. Such teams have basically avoided relegation.  It can be said that you have no desire and no desire. You may still have the strength to resist at the beginning of the game, but after you score a goal, you basically surrender - just like the last round, although Middlesbrough still have to work hard for the UEFA Cup.  , but after being scored two goals by Newcastle, they basically gave up resistance, so they ushered in a massacre.

    And for a team like Norwich that has no retreat, no matter how badly you beat him, he only needs to breathe.  He will still pounce on you and bite you. You can't let him go until the game is over.

    So in the away game three days later, Mourinho sent most of his main players to deal with bottom-placed Norwich. Except for Dawson who had a sprain and Drogba who took a rest, all the other main players were on the field and they were bound to win.  Three points.

    Chelsea¡¯s game is tomorrow.  So Newcastle must win this game.  Extending the lead to four points while pushing Chelsea to the point where they had to win.  This has reached the point where Chelsea players' mentality is unbalanced and their performance is affected.

    Competition in football matches is not just about face-to-face matches. Mourinho's wife is a psychology expert. Under the influence of this good wife, Mourinho has always paid great attention to psychology in matches.  The application of? 

    "The situation is not good. I knew Norwich would be tenacious, but I didn't expect them to be so tenacious."

    The game has entered the second half. Newcastle had a good start. In the tenth minute of the first half, Nie Fei assisted Ibrahimovic to open the scoring. However, Norwich did not waver because of this conceding goal. Instead, they were on the court.  The fight becomes even more fierce.

    A man with a lot of money can't make a move for a mole, and a son with a lot of money can't sit down in court. This is Newcastle, while Norwich is barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Newcastle players are too afraid, afraid of injury, afraid of injury, etc.  It will affect the subsequent games, and I am afraid of ruining my career

    The Norwich players did not have this concern. People were falling on their backs on the court. Although Norwich had received four yellow cards in the second half of the game, they did not restrain themselves because of the yellow cards.  action.

    In this fierce game, Norwich slowly recovered the disadvantage, and in the 64th minute of the game, Moroccan Safri blasted a goal 25 meters away from the goal.  World wave, equalize the score!

    This is the Moroccan player's first goal this season, and it is such a wonderful world wave. From this perspective, Cech's luck is too bad.

    Cech, whose sight was blocked by players from both sides in the penalty area, waited until he saw the ball flying into the penalty area, and it was too late to react.

    "We must not be tied." Mourinho stood up decisively: "Otherwise Chelsea will see the hope of surpassing us, and we will definitely not be able to give them this hope Henrik, go warm up, we have to strengthen our offense.  Tell all the players not to be frightened by the opponent's fierce moves. We are not fragile porcelain and don't be afraid of collisions. If this game is tied, then maybe our efforts throughout the season will be in vain."

    Two minutes later, Newcastle replaced midfielder Makelele with Larsson in a desperate effort to strengthen the offense.

    Mourinho's risk-taking was successful. After adjustments, the Newcastle players were no longer afraid of the opponent's collision. They began to use their skills and uncompromising courage to deal with their opponents, and quickly regained the initiative on the scene and began to launch violent attacks.  attack.

    Finally in stoppage time, Ribery made a pass from the left, and Lucio, who inserted into the penalty area to assist, volleyed between the two defenders and broke the net. Newcastle won the game with difficulty at 2-1.  .

    If you put in the effort, you will get something. The team that won this game and returned to Newcastle for rest received good news the next day. Chelsea failed to replicate the miracle of beating Manchester United away from home in the previous round, and played Arsenal in an away game.  Zero to zero, Newcastle's lead expanded to three points.

    "What the hell is this Rafael doing? In the last game, he played with all the main players, but this time he hid nearly half of the main players and defended with all his strength in the away game. Does he just want to score a point? But there is no reason. He is watching helplessly  We have extended our advantage to three points and have reached this level. It is impossible for him to give up the league and focus on the Champions League This guy is so calm."

    Mourinho has trouble guessing Benitez, but he knows one thing very well, that is, as long as he is strong, it will be useless for his opponents to use any tricks.

    "In the next game, we will continue to attack with the main force. I want the main force to keep winning before the semi-finals and let them reach the peak of their condition. In the 33rd round, they have already had a rest, and now is the time for them to continue moving forward.  Time." Mourinho confidently made tactical arrangements for the next game.

    Manchester United is now in the throes of renewal, which can be regarded as the most vulnerable time. Mourinho believes that since Benitez can win Manchester United away from home after just having a fierce battle with Juventus, then he  It can also be done.

    "It's a pity that football games often don't make sense.

    Newcastle, with all its main players on the field, lost the game away from home, not much, just one goal, but that one goal was enough to wipe out the points advantage Newcastle had worked so hard to accumulate in the front.

    Manchester United played at a high level in this game. Newcastle took the lead in the first half thanks to Drogba's goal, but in the second half, Rooney equalized the score first, and then in the 75th minute, Brown fired Giggs' goal.  The corner kick hit the goal hard.

    Although Newcastle attacked with all their strength in the remaining games, they still could not shake the door guarded by Van der Sar. Newcastle suffered its second defeat of the season.

    In another game, Chelsea was at home and relied on goals from Joe Cole, Lampard and Deco to defeat Fulham 3-1, tying Newcastle's points.

    This season¡¯s Premier League standingsDuring the battle, the situation changed, and the king's flag changed on the city wall, just like what he said.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 741 Mourinho and Benitez

    "Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to St. James' Park! Today is April 27th, the second game of the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals will be played here! In a game yesterday, Italy's  AC Milan defeated PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands with a score of 2-0, and has entered the final with one foot! The two teams in today's game are from England, Newcastle United from Newcastle and London.  Chelsea! This is the third time in the history of the Champions League that there is an English derby, and it is also the first time that two English teams have met in the semi-finals. But the irony is that there are a total of nineteen players from the two teams!  The players and coaches of the country, they are all a veritable multinational force! In the European competition last season, Newcastle United head coach Mourinho and Chelsea head coach Benitez divided the European honors. Mourinho  O led Newcastle to win the Champions League, while Benitez led Valencia to win the UEFA Cup. After that, Benitez left Valencia and came to Chelsea to coach, losing him.  Valencia lost to Newcastle in the Super Cup at the beginning of this season. These two teams have faced each other in the league. Newcastle tied with Chelsea 2-2 away from home. From this aspect, Newcastle has a psychological  Advantage. They reached the top of last year's Champions League, and eliminated Barcelona, ??which is at the top of La Liga, and Bayern Munich, which is at the top of Bundesliga, in this year's knockout round. This brilliant result also makes them the favorites in this semi-final.  ¡±

    "Unlike last season, Newcastle did not rely on defense to get to this point in the Champions League this season. In the knockout rounds, they conceded seven goals in four games, averaging close to two goals per game.  This is a far cry from their defensive performance last season - Newcastle only conceded three goals in seven games in the knockout stage, but their offense is much better than last season, with four games.  Ten goals have been scored in the game, while last season they only scored a total of nine goals in the knockout stage Judging from this number, Mourinho is changing himself, and Newcastle is also changing itself. It seems that in the future.  No one will say that Newcastle¡¯s style of play is conservative. They scored ten goals in four games. This goal rate is not something that a conservative team can achieve.¡±

    "There are still about twenty minutes left before the start of the game. Players from both sides have finished warming up and returned to the locker room. The game will start in twenty minutes Please don't go away."

    In the Newcastle dressing room.

    ??Although we lost an important game only three days ago.  However, the morale of the Newcastle players did not drop because of this. For the aggressive Newcastle players, it was a good thing to be tied with the opponents in the league and then have the opportunity to compete face-to-face with their opponents in the Champions League.  Nothing more.

    We have to teach them a lesson and let them know that whether it is the league or the Champions League, you are not our opponent - there can only be one king in England and Europe this season.  That's Newcastle!

    "Okay, I think everyone has sorted it out. Let me say a few words." Mourinho looked at his watch and clapped his hands, focusing everyone's attention on him: "This game  We are playing at home, so for us, not winning is equivalent to failure. The reason why we were able to spend the 90 minutes at the Allianz Arena relatively easily was because we scored two goals at home.  Advantage. So our goal in this game is to win first and secondly, and I don¡¯t accept any result other than that.¡±

    Mourinho said with a face that he was not convinced that Benitez tied the league points, so he wanted to use this victory to prove that he was better than Benitez - against Benitez,  Although the relationship between the two is good, they still have a competitive mentality between them because they are relatively close in age.  Benitez came to Europe earlier than Mourinho, and also achieved results earlier than Mourinho, but Mourinho won the European Champions Cup, the highest honor for European clubs, as soon as he arrived in Europe. From now on, the two  The achievements on earth can be said to be comparable.

    But Mourinho is not satisfied with this, there is nothing more convincing than defeating his opponent in a face-to-face contest.

    This season, Benitez is the only head coach in England who can compete with him.  Mourinho, proudly, did not allow himself to fail.

    "The tactics Chelsea are accustomed to using this season are a bit similar to Barcelona. They are both four-three-three, but in fact they are not exactly the same. Generally speaking, their three midfielders are Lampard, Deco and Xavi  .Alonso. On the surface, these three people are focused on offense, but the three of them also have strong defensive capabilities. Deco is the starting point for their offense, and Lampard is often the one who completes the final blow.  end point, so we must pay attention to the progress of their midfieldersattack.  Robben has recovered from his injury, but he may not play. Duff and Joe Cole are the wings that Chelsea often use recently. Joe Cole has excellent skills and has been in good form recently. He will definitely occupy a main position.  Husband is said to be injured. If he cannot play, maybe Benitez will send Gudjohnsen to play this position, and then our defensive pressure on the right will be much lighter.  Tony is their main center. He doesn't score many goals, but he plays a very important part in Chelsea's offensive system. His importance is about the same as that of Drogba. Lucio, are you?  He is the defender who is most familiar with him, so you are responsible for guarding him in this game.  "

    "Offensively, Chelsea's defense is very good, but they have a weakness, and that is their right back Johnson. Compared with Terry, Carvalho and Gala, his physical fitness is not very good. This is  We can take advantage of this. At the same time, they lack the protection of an engineering midfielder at the front of the penalty area. The shot from the center will also be a place we can take advantage of Chelsea is likely to use defensive tactics to deal with us in this game, so we  Seize every opportunity on offense, got it?¡±

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    "Okay, let's go now." Mourinho simply waved his hand.

    Pei Wei was sitting in the corner of the locker room, watching Mourinho arrange tactics, but he felt a little worried in his heart.

    When I was watching the Premier League in my previous life, Mourinho and Benitez, the bitter rivals, had a very interesting phenomenon. That was that Mourinho had the advantage in the league and could often double defeat the teams led by Benitez in one season.  Liverpool, however, was always defeated by Benitez in the knockout rounds. Now, Newcastle may not be much better than Chelsea in the previous life, but now Chelsea is much better than Liverpool at that time, and the level of players they have is not inferior at all.  After the team led by Mourinho, what can Benitez achieve?

    Pei Wei has no clue in his heart, no clue at all.

    The St. James Park stadium was full today - a scene that has been common in the past two years. In their cheers, players from both sides entered the tunnel from the players.

    Newcastle¡¯s lineup: Cech, Maicon, Dawson, Lucio, Bernard, Essien, Makelele, Ribery, Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic, Drogba.

    Chelsea¡¯s lineup: Reina, Johnson, Carvalho, Terry, Gala, Alonso, Deco, Lampard, Gudjohnsen, Joe Cole, Toni.

    There is nothing new in these two lineups, and they are all in line with the media's speculation. Shearer, who just broke the club's scoring record some time ago, is on the bench. Robben, who has returned from injury, is also on the bench. For both sides, there is no  What a surprise.

    The season is almost over, and any surprise player can only be a joke. After playing the game for so long, who still doesn¡¯t know how much someone has?  At this time, there is no surprise in terms of players. The only thing that can surprise is the tactical competition between the two coaches.

    This is what Pei Wei is worried about. Although Mourinho is amazing and talented, he is still inferior to Benitez in on-the-spot tactical command. In the league, Mourinho may be able to overwhelm him with his comprehensive ability advantage.  Benitez, but in a face-to-face battle, he may not be Benitez's opponent.

    It is estimated that Mourinho himself knows this, so in the previous three league games, he has been hoping to offset Benitez's advantage in on-the-spot command from the side. Unfortunately, Ferguson inserted a cross in the middle.  He defeated Newcastle with an almost perfect game, which muddied the water and made Mourinho's carefully prepared plan come to naught. In addition, Newcastle played home first and then guest.  Due to the unfavorable schedule, Mourinho was forced to a dead end.

    "You must win the home game. Even if you win only one goal, you can have a psychological advantage before the away game. This is Mourinho's current thinking.

    Facts have proved that Pei Wei¡¯s worries were not groundless.

    Benitez accurately judged that Mourinho must win, so even though Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich dislikes ugly games the most, he still adopted the most thorough defensive tactics in this game.

    As soon as the game started, Newcastle did not conduct any probing attacks and directly began to attack aggressively to create pressure. However, the Chelsea players seemed to have known this for a long time. Except for Joe Cole, who did not participate in the defense, even center Tony returned.  When it came to defending within its own half, Newcastle's offense was ineffective in the face of such a dense defense.

    Mourinho couldn't help but glance at the visiting team's coaching bench. Benitez, who noticed his gaze, smiled slightly at him.  Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 742 Helpless

    "Nie Fei made a pass from the rightDrogba grabbed the header from Carvalho and broke into the penalty area! He did not shoot, but passed the ball to the other side. Ibrahimovic rushed to  ¡­Oh, what a pity, Ibrahimovic¡¯s shovel shot missed the ball by just one step!¡±

    Twenty minutes have passed in the first half, and Newcastle has already had five shots, while Chelsea, which is fully defensive, has not had a shot.

    Mourinho gently bit a small piece of skin on his lower lip with his teeth, watching the game on the field with a solemn expression.

    Benitez's move really surprised him He thought that Benitez would focus on defense in this game, but he did not expect that Benitez would actually defend to this point¡ª¡ª  It was a defense that did not want to score goals at all. Newcastle, which often used its own defense to make opponents helpless, also began to taste what its opponents felt.

    Of course, this kind of defense is not insurmountable. Newcastle has encountered more weak teams in the league this season. However, against an opponent of Chelsea's level, in a competition of this level in the Champions League knockout rounds, Newcastle really can't.  Encountered this situation.

    Chelsea launched a counterattack. Joe Cole took a shot from the right side of the penalty area. This shot made Cech jump and warm up, and the ball flew straight out of the baseline.

    Seeing that this attack failed to work, the Chelsea players immediately rushed back to defend, so fast that Mourinho's eyebrows jumped.

    Mourinho's brain is running rapidly. During the game, the head coach is often the loneliest person because no one can help him. The tactical adjustments he makes are related to the outcome of the game. The suggestions from other assistant coaches are just  Just a suggestion.

    Does Benitez really just want a draw on the road?  It seems yes from now on, but can he really pin all his hopes on home games?  You must know that it is not uncommon for a team to draw its opponent 0-0 away from home, but at home the opponent gets a goal-less draw and is eliminated.  Is Benitez really so sure that he can not be scored by Newcastle in two games?

    What a joke!  The team with the most goals after entering the knockout rounds is Newcastle!  Chelsea has not conceded goals in the four knockout games. Although conceding three goals in four games is excellent, it is not enough to prevent Newcastle from scoring a goal!

    ? Then there is a conspiracy.

    What is the conspiracy?  Put on a defensive posture in the away game, lure Newcastle to attack aggressively, and then rely on counterattacks to score goals?  Newcastle is the best at this, and is Chelsea still capable of a quick counterattack without Davroben on the court?  Neither Tony nor Gudjohnsen.  Or Joe Cole, neither of whom are known for their speed.

    Now Mourinho really can¡¯t figure out what Benitez is thinking. Although both of them are extremely utilitarian head coaches at heart, they are very different in personality.

    "Jose, don't think too much No matter what Rafael wants to do, if we can score first, everything will be reversed." Pei Wei suddenly said something in Mourinho's ear.

    Mourinho turned to look at Pei Wei, who smiled: "I don't know what you top coaches are thinkingbut I think that these two rounds of competition may just be a competition.  Just one goal Our defense was great and their defense was great."

    Mourinho understood Pei Wei¡¯s meaning. Since only one goal may be scored in these two rounds, it is better to establish an advantage as soon as possible at home - Benitez can delay.  Because they still have a home game, but Mourinho can't afford it. If they can't win the opponent at home, it will obviously be much more difficult to rely on goals to eliminate the opponent on the road.

    "I understand." Mourinho nodded.

    Then he stood up.  Called Nie Fei: "Tell everyone, strengthen the offense They don't have players who can counterattack quickly. Just leave two people in the backcourt. Let Dawson and Makelele pay attention to defense, and everyone else will go into attack! Tell them  , show off our momentum against Bayern at home!¡±

    "Newcastle's offensive started to become fierce! Both full-backs passed the half-time! It seems that Mourinho wants to solve the opponent in one go at home. Doesn't this seem a bit rash?"

    Benitez glanced at Mourinho in surprise, but Mourinho did not look at him.  Instead, Pei Wei stretched out his head and gave him a smile.

    Benitez shrugged his shoulders. It seemed that Pei reminded Jose He was also very familiar with himself, but he was not so familiar with Jose. It seemed difficult to know oneself and the enemy.

    On the court, Nie?Beautifully received Lucio's long pass from the backcourt, and then he immediately took advantage of his technical advantages. After passing Gallas, he broke into the penalty area, and then made a reverse smash to avoid Carvalho's block.  .  Immediately volleyed to the near corner.  Reina's position was excellent and he fell to the ground and confiscated the ball.  Newcastle missed a great opportunity.

    Two minutes later, Nie Fei made continuous passes in front of the penalty area, messing up Chelsea's defense. Then he knocked the ball back, and Ibrahimovic, who was outside the penalty area, shot directly from a long distance without stopping the ball. The ball hit Terry's back.  The bottom line popped up.

    The corner kick was jumped by Terry. Chelsea quickly launched a counterattack. Joe Cole dribbled the ball through half-court and then handed the ball to Tony. Tony took the ball with his back and passed it to Gudjohnsen. Gudjohnsen kept  The ball was sent directly over the head, and Dawson got in front of Tony and headed the ball to clear the ball.

    Chelsea is not retreating blindly. Benitez knows very well that pure defense can only allow the opponent to suppress him and then collapse, so they still have some offense, often between two or three people in the frontcourt.  Time to cooperate with the attack, forcing Newcastle's defensive players to retreat, and at the same time giving their own defense a chance to breathe - in the final analysis, Chelsea's offense is for defense. This kind of defense is better looking than completely defending, and it is also more convenient.  clever.

    The first half passed with Newcastle¡¯s fierce attack and Chelsea¡¯s occasional counterattack. Although Newcastle¡¯s attack was fierce, it could not ignore the opponent¡¯s counterattack.  In your own home court, the loss of one goal scored by your opponent cannot be compensated by two goals scored by yourself.

    "In the second half, continue to attack, just like in the first half." Mourinho rarely deployed any new tactics during the halftime break, but simply said this, although the expression on his face was not that good when he spoke.  good.

    Mourinho also has no choice. He cannot let all players join the attack. In fact, based on Newcastle's offense in the first half.  The intensity was strong enough. It was impossible for him to let all ten players except the goalkeeper attack, and Newcastle did not have no chance to score in the first half. Unfortunately, they were not very lucky.

    What¡¯s more, Chelsea¡¯s defense is so good that there are almost no flaws. Although Johnson is the weakest of Chelsea¡¯s four defenders, Chelsea does not have a midfielder with exceptionally good defensive ability.  But in Benitez's defense-first tactics, these two flaws are no longer flaws.

    Benitez has simply taken his advantage of playing away first to the extreme. A draw is enough. If Newcastle loses their composure because of this and aggressively attacks.  Then Benitez doesn't mind using counterattacks to get surprises.

    Therefore, Mourinho cannot make any changes. Maintaining the current pressure and striving to score goals in the second half is the only thing Mourinho can do now.  After all, Newcastle did well enough offensively in the first half, and now all they need is a little luck

    At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea seemed to be preparing to make substitutions, and Dutch Peter Pan Robben began to warm up on the sidelines.

    Mourinho¡¯s eyes fell on Robben, then turned to look at Benitez.

    Benitez did not look at him, but focused on the situation on the field. Mourinho sighed inwardly.  He also cast his gaze into the field.

    Newcastle¡¯s offense is still very fierce, but Chelsea¡¯s defense is even better than in the first half.

    Just two minutes into the second half, Newcastle won a free kick at the edge of the penalty area. Nie Fei crossed the line and Drogba rushed up to shoot the ball. Carvalho used his body to block the ball from the bottom line. This kind of shot is not uncommon in this game. Chelsea  The ground defenders continued to use their bodies to block Newcastle players' long-range shots.

    ? Originally the set piece was a good opportunity for Newcastle.  But Chelsea's air defense is not bad at all.  Both center backs and left back Gallas have strong header ability, and Tony, who is 1.93 meters tall, will definitely return to defense when Newcastle gets a set kick.  It also adds a heavy weight to Chelsea's high-altitude defense.

    Faced with such an invincible opponent, even though Newcastle's offensive power this season has gone up a notch compared to last season, it still cannot shake the opponent's defense.

    Benitez was tolerant enough. Although Robben had already started warming up on the sidelines, he insisted on waiting until the last twenty minutes before sending him on the field, replacing Alonso and letting Gudjohnsen  Returning to the midfielder position - in addition to playing forward, the Icelander can also play any position in the midfield.

    After Robben came on the field, Chelsea had a good player in the frontcourt who could break through with the ball, so Maicon did not dare to press too much. Time passed minute by minute in the entanglement between the two sides.

    When the referee blows the end of the gameAfter the whistle, Mourinho stood up helplessly and reached out to Benitez who came over.

    With a smile on his face, Benitez got what he wanted, a point from St James' Park.

    Helpless Mourinho sighed in his heart, but with a smile like a spring breeze on his face, as if he was extremely satisfied with the draw Piaotian Literary registered members recommend this work

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 743 Trust

    Although Mourinho had a smile on his face, he really wanted to ravage Benitez's dead face.

    Although the game was a draw, Mourinho knew that he lost to this guy in the on-the-spot command competition.

    First of all, Benitez unexpectedly used nearly eight players' defensive strength just to get a draw. Mourinho did not expect it. He did not expect Benitez to be able to defend to this point.  , I originally thought that even if this guy was mainly defensive, he would always have a little bit of offense.

    In addition, during the game, Benitez also used a little trick. He asked Robben to warm up at the beginning of the second half. However, in fact, he did not intend to send Robben to the field immediately. Instead, he used this small move to disturb Mourinho.  Rinho's mind made Mourinho mistakenly think that Benitez was about to strengthen the counterattack, and lost the opportunity for the players to continue to strengthen the offensive. When Mourinho realized it, the rest of the game  Time was running out. Benitez then sent Robben on the field and used his personal ability to contain the assists of Newcastle full-backs, successfully maintaining the zero-0 draw until the end.

    Mourinho was very angry. He felt that he had been cheated. Although intrigues often occur in football matches, Mourinho's character is also inevitably prone to "I can lie to you, but you  You can¡¯t lie to me¡± gangster logic.

    But having said that, football head coaches generally have this kind of gangster logic.  The specific manifestation is that it is not enough to suffer losses and not enough to take advantage.

    But Mourinho also knows clearly that no matter how angry, helpless or frustrated he is, he cannot show it on his face. If the guy in front of him with extremely good observation skills discovers his mental state, I am afraid he will be able to show it on his face.  Use this to come up with some tricks in the second round.

    So he still had a smile on his face and shook hands with Benitez affectionately.  He smiled and said: "Rafael, you really surprised me I didn't expect you to come here just for a draw It's amazing. You are worthy of being the double champion of La Liga and the UEFA Cup last year!"

    Benitez wiped a handful of sweat on his forehead in a slightly exaggerated manner, and his seemingly expressionless face suddenly became vivid: "Jose. Don't say I was almost nervous to death during the game.  , for fear of losing the ball, you see, my head is sweating I am really afraid that your players will score a goal. Fortunately, I am quite lucky. "

    Mourinho approached him affectionately and whispered: "Look, we are going to Stamford Bridge as a guest in the next game What good program will you prepare? I am looking forward to the game in a week  ¡­ Our luck was not good today, but at Stamford Bridge, I think we will definitely turn around.¡±

    "Yes. I believe this." Benitez nodded: "But to be honest, Jose, I envy you very much. You have a good boss like Pei My Russian boss is not as kind as Pei. Although  They all grew up under the red flag of socialism. If I don't win a meaningful championship this season, then I might be fired How about you help me and make my position more stable.  ? I don¡¯t think Pei will fire you, but I have a family that depends on me to support you.¡±

    The two looked at each other.  Suddenly they laughed at the same time.

    Mourinho let go of his hand: "GoodbyeRaphael. See you at Stamford Bridge."

    Benitez was not angry at all that Mourinho stole his talk, and waved his hand with a smile.  Smiling like a Buddha: "See you at Stamford Bridge."

    As soon as he turned around, Mourinho's face was covered with a layer of frost, and Benitez returned to his dead face and walked towards their respective coaching benches.

    In these several rounds of verbal exchanges, neither of them could take advantage.

    Pei Wei watched the conversation between the two from a distance, and because of the angle he was standing at, he could clearly see the changes in their faces after they turned around - he was so familiar with these two people, even if he only saw part of their faces.  , and you can also see how their expressions are.

    According to Pei Wei's observations and memories in his previous life, during the nearly four years that Mourinho dominated the Premier League, his biggest opponent was not the wily Ferguson or the resourceful Arsene Wenger, but this bitter-faced player.  nits.

    Historically, the two of them landed in the Premier League at the same time. It seems that these two young European coaches are expected to be mortal enemies.

    As soon as Mourinho appeared in the Premier League, he attracted everyone's attention with his unparalleled momentum. His two consecutive Premier League titles reached the peak of his reputation, making him a well-deserved championship-level coach. In comparison, Benitez  is much more low-key, but he is Mourinho's most troublesome opponent, and his overall strength in Liverpool is not as good asIn the case of Chelsea, Benitez brilliantly adopted the strategy of giving up the league to keep the Champions League. Although he always suffered a complete defeat against Chelsea in the league, Mourinho suffered a lot in the Champions League where he made his fortune.  The trouble is, if Mourinho doesn't hate Benitez, it would be a lie.

    Originally, after Pei Wei saw how he had established friendships with Wenger, Benitez and Mourinho, three enemies in the Premier League, through his own efforts, he was deeply proud of himself for changing history. Now it seems that  Come on, no matter what, after Mourinho and Benitez landed in the Premier League successively, the drifting apart between them has become an irreversible fact.

    Maybe in the future, they will regard each other as their biggest enemy

    The second leg of the Champions League semi-finals will be played in a week. During this period, the 36th round of the Premier League will also be played at this time. With only three rounds left in the league, there can still be games.  The only teams left with a chance to win the league title are Newcastle and Chelsea.

    Newcastle is still ranked first in the standings, but their advantage is very slim-the points are equal to Chelsea. The only thing that can put them in first place is simply that their goal difference is only a few points higher than Chelsea.  one of.

    In this round of matches, Chelsea is challenging Bolton Wanderers away, while Newcastle is facing Crystal Palace at home.

    Bolton¡¯s performance this season is not bad, currently ranked seventh, while Crystal Palace¡¯s situation is not good, only ranked 15th, only one step away from the relegation zone.

    But everyone knows that at the last moment of the league, this kind of team that is not out of danger of being relegated is even more dangerous. Newcastle, who played the best in the previous few games, won the last place in the league with Norwich, which was so difficult to prove this.

    Bolton seems to be strong, but they are currently ranked seventh, far behind Liverpool, which is sixth. As for the Premier League European War allocation quota, since the winners of the FA Cup and League Cup are eligible to participate in the UEFA Cup, only the fifth in the Premier League can  Directly entering the UEFA Cup competition, sixth place will go to the Toto Cup, so there is not much difference between seventh and seventeenth. As a nursing home in the Premier League, it is still unknown how much strength Bolton can explode at the last moment of the league.  .

    It is precisely because of this that although Newcastle seems to be in a good situation, it is actually more difficult than Chelsea.  "I plan to send out substitutes in the league to let the main players have a good rest to prepare for the second round. What do you think?"

    After training that day, Mourinho found Pei Wei and said this to him.

    Pei Wei was a little surprised: "You have always made the decision in this regard. I am not an expert like you. There is nothing I can do to help you in this regard Why do you ask so suddenly?"

    Mourinho smiled bitterly. Perhaps he would only show this expression in front of Pei Wei and his family. In front of outsiders, he has always been the biggest "madman" who remains calm even when the mountain collapses.

    "I want to hear your opinion, because at this time, maybe you are the most sober." Mourinho said.

    "Do you want to make a choice between the league or the Champions League?" Pei Wei asked sharply.

    "No, if I want to, then I definitely want to have both." Mourinho shook his head.

    "I think we should first ensure the league." Pei Wei hesitated and said: "First, the league championship is the foundation. Second, we already won the Champions League last season. Third"

    Pei Wei did not say the third, but Mourinho understood what he meant: "Are you worried about away games? Do you hope to keep at least one?"

    Pei Wei smiled bitterly and nodded.

    Mourinho glanced at him and said firmly: "But I want to give it a try."

    "Then go and fight." Pei Wei sighed: "You are the head coach, you are the manager, everything is decided by you Even if I am the boss, I will not interfere with your choice of team goals."

    "Thank you, Pei." Mourinho suddenly said in a serious tone: "Thank you for giving me such loose coaching conditions I am even afraid that I will not be able to find a boss like you in the future and will be at a loss."

    "Do you want to leave me? Jose?" Pei Wei laughed: "If you are afraid of being at a loss in the future, then don't leave my team. You know, you are Newcastle's biggest superstar"

    Mourinho laughed sincerely. As a head coach, if he can have such a boss who trusts him almost unconditionally, what more can he ask for?

    "I won't let you down and I won't leave voluntarily." Mourinho thought silently in his heart.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 744 Crisis

    Pei Wei gave Mourinho enough trust, but Mourinho seemed to have betrayed his trust.

    On April 30, Newcastle was held to a 0-0 draw at home by Crystal Palace. They suffered two consecutive 0-0 draws at home in three days. In another game, Chelsea relied on their most stable central player this season.  Core Lampard's two goals defeated Bolton Wanderers 2-0 away from home, surpassing Newcastle by two points with 96 points, and topped the standings for the second time this season!

    Perhaps, Chelsea can maintain this advantage until the end of the league

    In this regard, the British media have said that Chelsea's pursuit of Newcastle is the most exciting pursuit in the Premier League in the past ten years. Look at the points of these two teams. Chelsea has 96 points and Newcastle has 94 points. There are still 90 points left in the league.  In the next two rounds, no matter who it is, there is still a chance to reach three digits in points!

    Looking at the European continent, I am afraid that there is no league where two teams can score more than 90 points at the same time in a season!  From this point we can see how great the advantage Chelsea and Newcastle have in the league!

    Even Arsenal, currently ranked third, has 83 points. In previous years, this was already enough points to win the championship.

    Newcastle started this season with two consecutive draws and quickly showed a good state. After successfully reaching the top in the tenth round, they have maintained an advantage in the standings.  After two rounds of no wins in the 25th round, Chelsea once surpassed them by one point, but they quickly regained the lead again and maintained it until the 35th round. Unfortunately, the draw in the last round allowed them to  The advantage of being at the top of the league for 25 rounds has evaporated. In addition, Newcastle was tied with its opponents at home in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Newcastle seemed to be facing a situation where there was no hope of success.

    There are many examples like this in the European League, leading for almost the whole season, and allowing the opponent to make a comeback at the last moment¡ª¡ªnot to mention anything else, just the 2002 season.  Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and Inter Milan in Serie A suffered such misfortune.

    Reminiscent of Newcastle's "feat" of being overturned by Manchester United with a 12-point lead, now even Newcastle fans are beginning to worry - do we really have no chance of winning the league?

    "The situation is not that bad." Mourinho said in an interview after the 36th round of the league: "Don't forget that we definitely have a chance to come back. We still have two games against Chelsea  ¡­ As long as we win these two games, we will definitely not end the season with nothing.¡±

    Mourinho¡¯s tone was very positive, but almost everyone thought he was talking nonsense¡ªthey were tied at home.  How much more can be done on the away field?  They were tied at home in the Champions League. Can Newcastle really win in the last round of the league at home?  You know, as long as Chelsea can defeat Charlton at home in the 37th round, then in the away game, they only need to ensure a draw to win the league.

    "The only ones who can believe Mourinho's words, apart from the Newcastle players, are probably Newcastle's most loyal fans. They have no choice but to believe in Mourinho's words.  Because only these words can bring them hope.

    Give them hope for sixty-seven years, hope of a league championship.  Maybe there is a hope that has never been achieved before - a double crown of league and Champions League?

    "Look at this stadium!" When leading the team to warm up, Mourinho pointed at the Stamford Bridge field angrily: "Even if it rained yesterday, it wouldn't be so wet, right?" He stepped on the lawn: "  There¡¯s water underneath this lawn! Is Stamford Bridge¡¯s drainage system so bad?¡±

    "You can figure it out even with your knees. It must be the order from Raphael." Pei Wei said with a wry smile: "Who wants us to be technically superior?"

    This is true. Although Newcastle and Chelsea use more high-flying and long-pass counterattack tactics in the game, most of their offenses are still initiated by two players with excellent skills, Nie Fei and Ribery.  Bu Geng is a center whose skills are stronger than his body. For them, the requirements for the field are higher.

    And what about Chelsea?  Although there are technical players like Joe Cole and Robben, their midfielders are all players with excellent physical fitness.  There is less reliance on field conditions, and Benitez is really good at it, and he will not let go of any small factor that is beneficial to him.

    "I found that I started to hate that guy more and more." Mourinho gritted his teeth and said to Pei Wei.

    "Don't say that." Pei Wei approached Mourinho and whispered, "This is their territory."

    Although he was in an extremely bad mood, Mourinho was still amused by Pei Wei and almost laughed.  He looked at Pei Wei dissatisfiedOne glance: "Can you be serious? We are in the semi-finals of an important Champions League."

    "So what?" Pei Wei shrugged: "There is no permanent victory in professional football. So what if we lose today? Just come back next season? Anyway, as long as you and Rafael still return  In the Premier League, you are not afraid that you will not have a chance to regain your place You are still so young, are you afraid that you will not have the opportunity to play against each other in the future? "

    "That's what I say but if I think like this every time I play, then I won't have a future." Mourinho said stubbornly: "I will not allow me to fail. Nor will my team be allowed to  Failure. Because that¡¯s what I mean as a head coach.¡±

    The weather in London rarely has sunny days, and the fog that permeates the sky all day long is the weather that Londoners are most accustomed to seeing.  Although there was a Champions League semi-final today, God did not give any face to the two Premier League teams. It was already dark at 7 o'clock in the evening. Fortunately, bright lights lit up above the Stamford Bridge stadium, which made this  The pitch looks a little clearer.

    Under the illumination of the lights, the lawn of Stamford Bridge Stadium looks quite good, reflecting the green light, but only when you step on it can you notice how much water is under the lawn.

    London itself has rainy weather, and Chelsea players have been playing on such a lawn for more than a day or two. They are obviously more accustomed to such a venue than the Newcastle players from the seaside city of Newcastle.

    Benitez also deployed a 433 formation in this game. Goalkeeper Reina and Cameroonian Gremi replaced Johnson as right back, left back Gallas, center back Carvalho and captain Terry.  .  The midfielders are Alonso, Deco and Lampard, and the forwards are Ruben, Duff and Toni.

    Although Duff is an excellent winger, his skills are not very good. Physical fitness and speed are what he is best at. Although Robben's skills are not inferior to Joe Cole, his speed is still far behind Joe Cole.  Above Cole, judging from the selection of the two wingers, Benitez's intentions are obvious.

    Mourinho has no changes in the lineup, Cech, Maicon, Dawson, Lucio, Bernard, Makelele, Essien, Ribery, Nie Fei, Ibrahimovic, Drogba, he does not  It is possible to replace the two main wide midfielders with substitute wing midfielders Robert, Stewart, Lennon and Dyer. Even if Benitez digs a hole in front of him, he will have to jump out.

    Stamford Bridge can accommodate more than 40,000 fans. In previous ticket sales, Chelsea only provided about 3,000 tickets to Newcastle fans. Although Newcastle fans obtained a lot of tickets through other channels, the total cost  There were less than 5,000 Newcastle fans at the stadium. Amid the shouts of more than 30,000 Chelsea fans, they were as fragile as a small sailboat in the tide and could be submerged at any time.

    When the players from both sides entered the stadium, the entire Stamford Bridge could only hear the cheers of Chelsea fans, which made the Newcastle players feel that no one here welcomed their arrival.

    "I once heard a saying in China that the enemy's unwelcome attitude towards you is what you are most proud of - because you are definitely a threat to them." Lucio, wearing the captain's armband, turned around and smiled.  He said something.

    The current Newcastle lineup, except for Bernard, are all players bought after Pei Wei took over and Mourinho took office. Therefore, when Shearer is not on the court, the captain selection is a bit troublesome. Lucio due to  The oldest and most experienced, Mourinho handed the captain's armband to him, and he has been doing well. After all, he is a veteran who has won the World Cup and has seen big scenes.

    "Yes, the more unfriendly Chelsea fans are to us and the more they play tricks like spraying water on the lawn, the more it shows that they are afraid of us In this case, shouldn't we give them some face? Make some concessions  What they are afraid of is coming!" Nie Fei said.

    ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± The other players responded one after another, and for a moment, all the bad mood caused by the bad situation caused by two consecutive draws at home seemed to disappear.

    In fact, Newcastle's players are not just rookies. Of course, they know how stupid it is to lead to an unfavorable situation in the game because of their bad emotions when there is still hope. With the encouragement of Lucio and Nie Fei, they  He quickly adjusted his emotions and threw himself into the game with the highest fighting spirit.

    Sometimes competition is like life, there will always be successes and setbacks. Only those who can survive setbacks can carve out their own world in the vast world, otherwise they can only fall into obscurity.

    Newcastle¡¯s players are able to achieve today¡¯s status and fame because they are naturally those who understand these principles.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 745 Mud

    Chapter 745 Mud

    As the home team, Chelsea players, led by captain Terry, shook hands with the Newcastle players standing next to them one by one.

    This scene seems friendly, but for the players on both sides, there is nothing friendly between them.

    This game is already their third meeting this season, and just ten days later, they will complete their final league match at St. James Park.

    This game, and the game ten days later, are likely to determine whether Newcastle or Chelsea are the champions of the Premier League and Europe this season - no one is willing to lose a season's hard work.

    At this moment, they completely forgot that even if they could win the game, they still had to pass AC Milan in the final. AC Milan's rich experience in the Champions League was only slightly inferior to the best European club in the 20th century.  real Madrid.

    Now they only have opponents in their eyes.  This opponent has been entangled with him in the league and Champions League until now.

    After today's game, the competition between the two teams in the Champions League will come to an end, and the competition in the league will continue until the end of this season - next season, this competition will continue until  One of the two sides started to sink.

    The charm of the professional league lies in this. Any great team and any great player must have at least one great opponent in order to show more of their greatness.

    Just like Arsenal is to Manchester United, Celtic is to Rangers, Milan duo is to Juventus, Barcelona is to Real Madrid, Maradona is to Matthaus, the Dutch three Musketeers are to the German trio.  Driving a carriage.

    If there is no equally great opponent, even if you have achieved an extremely brilliant record.  It always feels like something is missing.

    Nie Fei and Deke held their hands tightly.

    Deco was a newcomer that Pei Wei specially introduced to fill the position after Nie Fei left Yunjia Tianyu. Soon, he integrated into the team and became a teammate fighting side by side in the national team. Now, in the Premier League  In the league, they became rivals again.

    The charm of the professional league.  The same thing lies in this.

    The opponents who just fought to the death in the Champions League final may fight side by side for their motherland in the World Cup in a few days.

    In the eyes of the coach, Deco is more comprehensive than Nie Fei, but Nie Fei is more trustworthy than Deco.

    In terms of technical characteristics, maybe Deco is more like a Chinese player, while Nie Fei is more like an authentic Brazilian player.

    "Today's venue is very favorable to me." At the moment of shaking hands, Deco said with a smile.

    "It doesn't matter. I'm also good at running." Nie Fei shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly.

    The players on the field were tit for tat, and the coaches off the field didn't have a good look towards each other either - during the routine handshake before the game, Mourinho and Benitez only touched their fingers slightly and then separated.  .

    The friendship established at the 2002 World Cup.  Finally no longer exists - at least in the game, no longer exists. Maybe there will be a chance to have a drink and talk after the two retire in the future, but at least for now.  This scene cannot happen again.

    The two sat down on their coaching benches separately. Mourinho took out a piece of chewing gum and threw it into his mouth, chewing it slowly. Benitez took out a cigar and put it under his nose to rub it.  , but did not light it.

    ¡°Beep¡ª¡ª¡± the referee Mitchell from Slovakia blew the whistle to start the game.

    "Young people's game - this is the slogan set by major European media for this game.

    Among the players on both sides, the oldest one is Newcastle¡¯s Makelele, and the other players are all under 30 years old.  The head coaches of both sides are 44 years old and the other is 42 years old. They are absolute young coach level coaches. The two bosses, Pei Wei and Benitez are the same age, 44 years old, and Abu is six years younger than Pei Wei.  Years old, which is extremely young among European club presidents.  Even Mitchell, the referee of this game, is only thirty-nine years old!

    Youth represents passion.  But among all the media predictions before the game, no one thought it would be a passionate game.

    Mourinho won the Champions League last season by scoring just nine goals in seven games in the knockout stages.  The Portuguese coach has fully demonstrated the Italian's one-to-zero winning policy, and Benitez has turned Valencia, a La Liga team, into an Italian team.  After Chelsea, Chelsea's goals conceded were greatly reduced. The teams led by these two people encounteredCome on, you don¡¯t need to think about it to know that it is probably impossible to see a wonderful game.

    And what happened after the game started seems to be foreshadowing this.

    Chelsea, who kicked off first, did not launch a fierce attack at the beginning. Instead, they stepped back in the midfield unhurriedly. Newcastle players were well prepared for this and did not attack in the middle as usual.  The field started to press closely, but put on a defensive posture.

    When the field is so slippery and you may step on a puddle of water at any time, any fierce fight will greatly consume the physical energy of the players. This is unbearable for the players on both sides who have been tired for nearly a season.  loss.

    Such a venue may cause unexpected mistakes for either side's offense and defense. During the attack, the slippery surface may cause the passing speed to suddenly accelerate or the ball to suddenly stop midway.  It is also possible that you may slip and fall to the ground while defending, giving the opponent an opportunity to take advantage of you.

    Therefore, for both sides, how to minimize their mistakes due to venue factors in this game can take the lead in the final victory.

    This is exactly why Benitez used one hand. For Chelsea players who are extremely familiar with Stamford Bridge, the possibility of them making mistakes on this field is undoubtedly much smaller than that of the visiting team Newcastle.

    Chelsea fell behind in the backcourt, and only two forwards, Ibrahimovic and Drogba, pressed forward. Knowing that Chelsea was trying to lure Newcastle into a massive attack, the Newcastle players would not be stupid enough to be fooled.  Just let the two forwards harass in the frontcourt, while other players are waiting in their own positions.

    Seeing Ibrahimovic rushing toward him, Carvalho, who was holding the ball, did not give him a chance to come up. He immediately passed the ball diagonally, intending to hand the ball to Gremi on the right.

    The reason why he did not hand the ball to Terry, who was closer to him, was because Drogba was not far from Terry. If he passed the ball rashly, it was likely to cause a mistake.

    But he has no calculations.  It was still a mistake - the ball flew two meters in the air and then fell. It should have bounced to the ground and continued flying towards Gremi, but instead it bounced around in place and stopped just like that!

    Everyone was stunned.

    Ibrahimovic was the first to react. He took two long steps forward, caught up with the ball and headed towards the Chelsea goal, single-handedly!

    Terry and Carvalho reacted at the same time and chased back quickly.

    Ibrahimovic¡¯s speed is not too fast.  In addition, the slippery lawn made dribbling the ball significantly more difficult, so when he dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area, he was already caught up by Carvalho from behind.

    Ibrahimovic made a prompt decision, made an emergency stop, and then passed the ball laterally to Drogba, who had already followed. Drogba did not stop the ball.  He raised his foot and hit the ball!

    Terry fell to the ground and slid to the ground without caring about his own body, completely ignoring that his jersey was already covered in mud.

    The ball hit Terry's outstretched leg and bounced upwards, drawing a beautiful arc in the air and passing over the head of Reina, who had fallen to the ground at the same time.  Not very fast but flying towards the goal without any hindrance.

    "We won't be so lucky, right?" Pei Wei had already stood up, looking at the ball falling towards the goal with his mouth wide open.

    The Chelsea player closest to the goal who has not yet fallen to the ground is Gala, but he is still about ten meters away from the goal and there is no time to block the ball.

    If this goal is scored, it will be the third time Newcastle has opened the scoring for the team in this way after the two rounds of the game against Bayern!

    If this is really the case, then no one can deny that Newcastle's luck in the Champions League is extremely good!

    ??In a moment.  Everyone's eyes were focused on the ball that had fallen downwards.

    There was a soft "pop" sound, and the ball landed exactly on the goal line. With the angle and strength of the ball's downward landing, it would bounce upward the next moment and then fall into the goal.

    Chelsea fans are all heartbroken.

    At this moment, something unexpected happened. The ball that landed on the goal line did not bounce upward as everyone expected, but stopped on the goal line.  like a statue.

    This is when everyone discovered it.  There is an area in front of Chelsea's goal where there is almost no green left, and it looks like a patch of mud.

    The ball is firmly stuck to the soil.  No more movement.

    Gala¡¯s heart almost jumped out of his chest. In order to defend himself, he had just run out of his own body.At high speed, if he hits the ball, even slightly, the ball may roll into the goal.

    Gala had no time to stop. With an idea, he jumped up, then stretched out his right foot and tapped the ball desperately. The moment it touched the ball, he used his toes to push the ball back!

    "Bang!" Gallas slammed into the goal, his face covered in mud, but the ball rolled out of the goal after he pushed it.

    Carvalho caught up with him in stride and kicked the ball far ahead of Ibrahimovic.

    At this time, everyone came back to their senses and exhaled involuntarily.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 746: Continuous Blows

    "Damn it, isn't God playing tricks on us? We got a chance because of a bad venue, but lost this opportunity because of a bad venue Damn it, we don't have to play like this, right?" Pei Wei said with a wry smile.

    Mourinho was as regretful as he was. There is nothing more unpleasant than losing an unexpected surprise after getting it, but after all, he had to be more prudent. He sighed slightly and said: "Forget it, I am lucky to get it, but I am destined to lose it.  That's all" He said this in Chinese.

    "Hey, are you still learning Chinese? These two sentences are at the level of high school Chinese." Pei Wei asked in surprise, and then said regretfully: "It's not because of this Think about it, if  Phil's expression must have been wonderful when he saw that his move to offset our technical advantage turned out to be the culprit of our goal It was a pity that I couldn't see that scene. I hope there was a camera focused on him just now.  Maybe we can still see him dumbfounded."

    Mourinho smacked his lips. This is really the truth. If the goal just now was really scored, it would not only cause a serious blow to Benitez, but also make Chelsea players have a feeling of "Newcastle is in the Champions League."  The idea of ??"unparalleled luck in winning" will be very beneficial to Newcastle at that time.

    It's a pity that the ball didn't go in in such an incredible way. On the surface, it seems that this opportunity was gained because of the venue, and then lost because of the venue. It couldn't be fairer, but in fact,  On the one hand, it is a missed opportunity, on the other hand, it is a narrow escape. It is clear who is more beneficial to this episode.

    "Raphael, this guy. He even considered this" Mourinho gritted his teeth and pointed to Newcastle's half-court goal from afar: "Look at it, it's also muddy. It seems we have to remind  Don't slip when you make the save."

    Pei Wei and Kafuer looked at his fingers, and sure enough, the area near Newcastle's half-court goal was also muddy.

    Mourinho reached out and called Maicon and whispered a few reminders to him. Maicon was stunned, turned his head and looked near his own goal, with an indignant look on his face, and ran back a few steps quickly.  Shout out to Cech twice.

    Cech looked at his feet and nodded.  Put your thumb up to show you heard.

    The stunned Chelsea players started to organize the offense again. This time they were more cautious in the offensive process, and tried to use air passing methods when passing the ball in the backcourt.  Although this is a little troublesome, it is not difficult for professional players, and there will no longer be a situation where the ball stops halfway through.

    But this also caused a little trouble for the Chelsea players' offense, especially after entering Newcastle's half. It was not only difficult to maintain high-altitude passes under the opponent's pressure, but also easy to be intercepted. Fortunately, Chelsea  The players all have good technical skills, and they still have difficulty passing the ball to the frontcourt in this situation.

    Except for the areas near the two goals, the other venues are pretty good, but they are a little slippery due to water. It is obvious that Chelsea players have adapted to this kind of venue.  Their passing back and forth didn't appear difficult.

    Robben takes the ball on the right. Although Robben is often injured this season, as long as he can play, Benitez will definitely send him on. At the beginning of the season, Benitez's transformation of the team  Just a successful defense.  Offensively, they could only achieve a 1-0 victory. It was after Robben returned from injury that they won several consecutive big wins, scoring four goals. Robben's help to Chelsea's offense is evident.

    Essien moved from the center to defend him, and Ribery also caught up from behind.  Although Bernard didn't come over.  Still paying attention to his every move, if Deco is the initiator of Chelsea's offense.  Lampard is the terminator of the offense, Toni is an important beacon in the offense, and Robben is the source of magnificence and vitality that brings Chelsea offense. He definitely deserves this treatment.

    And although Robben is a winger, his best thing is not his crosses, but his shots or passes after cutting inside. With him on the court, at least half of Chelsea's goals are related to him.

    Seeing Robben slowly dribbling the ball towards the middle, Essien immediately stepped forward to meet him. He did not rush forward rashly. In such field conditions, rushing forward would only cause him to fall to the ground. At the same time, Ribery  He chased Robben from behind, forming a pincer attack.

    Robben quickly moved the ball horizontally and moved it out between Essien and Ribery. Essien quickly moved horizontally and continued to block Robben.

    Robben turned around, protected the ball with his body, and then suddenly passed the ball to the left wing. Gremi quickly jumped in from the back row and got the ball before Bernard!

    BernardHe used his body to stick to Gremi, trying to use his body to make the opponent lose his balance. However, although Gremi is a substitute at Chelsea, he is also a Cameroon international who once played for Real Madrid. His physical fitness is first-class.  After resisting his collision, he immediately moved the ball toward the baseline and broke through!

    Bernard was shaken, but he immediately turned around and quickly chased Gremi. Looking at the current situation, it was a bit too late to prevent the opponent from passing the ball, but to prevent the opponent from continuing to break into the penalty area, Bernard still  It can be done.

    But Gremi did not break into the penalty area. Instead, he made a short pass immediately after breaking through to the bottom line and passed the ball into the penalty area!

    Bernard¡¯s tackle was a step too slow, and his feet didn¡¯t arrive until the ball flew into the penalty area.

    Lampard, who inserted into the penalty area, got the ball near the small penalty area, but Makelele had already caught up and blocked any path for him to shoot.

    Lampard did not hesitate and directly hit an overhead ball with his right foot and passed it over Makelele's head. Makelele's defense was impeccable, but his height disadvantage could not make up for it. Lampard was easily beaten.  Passed the ball into the penalty area.

    Duff, who quickly penetrated from outside the penalty area, shook off Dawson's defense and rushed to the ball's landing point to shoot!

    Cech struck out, but Duff stretched out his foot to put a foot under the ball in advance, and then collided heavily with Cech who struck out.

    In a hurry, Duff did not touch the ball accurately. After the ball passed over Cech's head, it did not fall towards the goal, but flew to the other side of the small penalty area.

    Lucio in the middle jumped up and failed to hit the ball. As soon as he turned around, he saw Tony taking a shooting posture from the back point, then turned sideways and swung his leg to hit the ball!

    Lucio didn¡¯t have time to think about it, and subconsciously threw his whole body over. The ball hit his body and still flew towards the goal tenaciously!

    Cech is still entangled with Duff on the ground, empty goal!

    When the wind blew, Maicon rushed past Lucio and Toni and chased the ball!

    When the ball was falling downwards, Maicon made a beautiful overhead hook and hooked the ball far away!

    Newcastle fans were about to cheer when referee Mitchell's whistle suddenly sounded.

    Newcastle players looked at Mitchell blankly, and then saw Mitchell pointing to the kick-off point in the center circle. The goal was valid!

    The Newcastle fans in the stands exploded with a bang, while the Newcastle players caught up with the referee Mitchell, arguing eagerly.

    At this time, the slow motion was played on the big screen above the stands. From several angles, the ball had indeed crossed the goal line before Maicon kicked it out - the entire ball had crossed the goal line. Just now  Just a little bit later.

    After seeing this scene, the Newcastle players gave up their appeal. Since the goal was indeed scored, there is no point in arguing. If you get a few yellow cards for this, it will not be worth it. Playing on such a venue, the action has been too much.  It's very possible, and there's no need to take a yellow card for this.

    ??Besides, the situation is not too bad. As long as they can score a goal, Chelsea will be passive again.

    Benitez quietly returned to the coaching bench. He didn't celebrate much just now, while Mourinho put a face on his face and threw another piece of chewing gum into his mouth expressionlessly, chewing vigorously.

    After the restart, Newcastle began to take the initiative to attack, but the slippery field gave them a lot of trouble. They couldn't cooperate with short passes at all. Let's play long passes. The opponent's air defense capability is also extremely strong, at least Germany.  Robba may not be able to beat Terry on the high-altitude ball.

    Although Chelsea's offense will also be affected, now that they are ahead, they can use this to delay time. The more time passes, the more beneficial it is to them.

    Time passed by minute by second, and the game on the field was very intense, but it was not exciting at all. There were constant shots of people falling on their backs, and at least half of the players who fell down did not stand firm on their feet and fell down by themselves.

    Newcastle, whose offensive was interrupted piecemeal by constant accidents, suffered another misfortune before the end of the first half. Ribery stepped into a small hole while dribbling the ball and immediately fell to the ground and was carried off the field.  , the team doctor diagnosed it as a sprain, and it is impossible to play in this game again.

    Ribery is unwilling to be substituted in such an important game, but now his situation makes it impossible to continue playing.

    "Frank, have a good rest. We will definitely win this gameyou will still have to play in the final." Mourinho asked Stewart to warm up.??, said to him in a deep voice.

    Although Mourinho said this, for Newcastle, the situation has become extremely bad. The score is behind and the main players are injured Can Newcastle, which has been hit continuously, really still appear in the finals?

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 747 Persistence

    It seems that after knocking out Bayern, Newcastle's luck ran out.

    In the first round against Chelsea, although the opponent's defense was watertight, Newcastle did not have no chance to score. Unfortunately, luck was not on their side. Newcastle missed at least three goals in that game.  A chance to kill your opponent.

    In this game, Newcastle and Chelsea had similar scoring opportunities, but Drogba's shot stopped at the goal line, while Toni's shot was kicked by Maicon after it crossed the goal line.  Kicked out¡ª¡ªThe difference between these two shots was only a little bit, but the difference in the score between the two sides was two goals.

    But how could Mourinho give up his desire to win because of this?  He wants to accomplish a feat that has never been accomplished since the Champions League was reformed, that is, lead the team to defend the Champions League!  You must know that since the establishment of the Champions League in 1956, only Villalonga and Carniglia of Real Madrid, Benfica's legendary coaches, the Hungarian "Wizard" Gutman, and the Inter Milan era's legendary coaches have been able to do this.  Argentine head coach "Magic" Herrera, Ajax's Romanian coach Kovac, Bayern's legendary coach Kramer, Liverpool's greatest coach after Shankly Paisley, Nottingham Forest's "King" Clough and  AC Milan's Sacchi and only a few others.

    Of course, Benitez cannot give up. If he can lead Chelsea to win the Champions League this season, he will become the second person in the history of European football to lead his team to win the UEFA Cup and Champions League consecutively. Before him, only Liverpool's  Paisley has done it before, and is the only person to lead two different teams to win the UEFA Cup and Champions League consecutively!

    No one will let go of such an honor easily. This is an honor that is enough to engrav his name in the history of European football.

    Mourinho looked at his watch and saw that it was already the 44th minute of the first half. The first half was coming to an end soon, and the halftime break would be the time for him to make adjustments and regain the situation.

    I just hope nothing else will happen in the remaining few minutes

    When Mourinho was thinking this, Drogba fell to the ground holding his calf during a scramble.  After a few seconds, he climbed to his feet, then hopped to the sideline on one leg and began receiving treatment.

    Mourinho felt nervous when he saw Drogba fall to the ground. When he saw Drogba getting up, Mourinho felt relieved. Then he saw Drogba jumping to the sidelines with one leg.  Rinho knew something was wrong.  SouShu.com

    If it¡¯s not serious, Drogba can slowly walk to the sidelines by himself.  But now he "jumped" out with one foot. From this, it can be seen that Drogba is now afraid to let his injured left foot touch the ground.

    Mourinho scanned the bench with his eyes. If he was injured, he would use up two substitutions.  That would have a huge impact on his subsequent tactical arrangements.

    What's even more terrible is that Shearer was injured in training before the start of this game. Now the two forwards on the bench, Larsson and Walcott, are unable to replace Drogba. Ibrahimovic headed the ball  not so good.  Drogba's header ability is the most powerful goal-scoring weapon in the current situation on the court. If he comes off the field and Larsson, who has reduced confrontation ability, or Walcott, who is more like a winger, comes on, then Newcastle's header in the penalty area will  The decline in ball ability is really severe.

    Like the current situation of the game, Mourinho would rather Ibrahimovic get injured than Drogba, because if Ibrahimovic gets injured, someone else will have to replace him, or simply send Walcott and then play three forwards.

    Fortunately, after treatment, Drogba limped back to the field. After asking the team doctor, he knew that Drogba only suffered a temporary contusion.  After the halftime break, it was okay to play the game. Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.

    In such field conditions, a player like Drogba who is physically strong and has excellent headers is exactly what Newcastle needs. If he leaves the field, I am afraid Mourinho will have to push Lucio to the forward line.  This is the trick.

    Just one minute after Drogba returned to the field.  Referee Mitchell blew the whistle at the end of the first half.

    "Didier, how is your foot?"

    After returning to the locker room, Mourinho's first sentence was to ask about Drogba's situation.  "It's okay, boss." Drogba grinned: "At first, I thought my leg was finished. It hurt so muchbut it doesn't hurt anymore. James (team doctor) said it was just a mild contusion.  That¡¯s all. Just take a rest.¡±

    Mourinho was completely relieved. This injury seemed serious at first.  But it improved quickly and shouldn't affect the game in the second half.

    He straightened up, looked at his watch, and found that there were only five minutes left before the start of the second half, so he clapped his hands and told everyone to watch.Some people's attention is focused on themselves.

    "In the first half of the game, we didn't play well enough." Mourinho picked up a game statistic: "In the first half of the game, we only had three shots, and the most threatening one was Didier's shot.  The shot, unfortunately, lacked a bit of luck.¡±

    Hearing this, the players all laughed. It was indeed just a lack of luck.

    "Since luck has not favored us, forget it, lest anyone say that we only relied on luck to get to this point." Mourinho waved his hand: "What we have to prove now is that we definitely do not rely on luck alone to move forward.  , even if luck is not on our side, we will never stop here.¡±

    Mourinho smiled easily, with strong self-confidence in his tone. His performance infected the players, and the atmosphere in the locker room began to become lively - this is exactly what Mourinho wants to see.  Yes, if Newcastle is still a backwater, they will have absolutely no chance in the second half.

    "In the second half, we have to play more open, long passes and quick counterattacks. Nie, you move more to the center and hand it over to Douglas on the right. Michael fills in for Douglas. Our two wings have to come alive. Douglas and Jordan  , this task is left to you.¡±

    Maicon and Stewart nodded at the same time. After Ribery was injured, Mourinho sent Stewart because of his speed. Otherwise, he would not have put the more experienced Robert on the bench. In this situation,  On the field, speed is more important than technique.

    "Don't forget that we are a Premier League team. We are also good at playing high and high. The field also has an impact on Chelsea, especially when they are defending. Bomb their goal until I score!"

    "Okay, guys now you should know the situation we are facing. For us, the only way for us to reach the final is to score at least one goal in the second half and not allow Chelsea to score. If we cannot do that, we will reach the final."  , then we will lose the opportunity to enter the Champions League for two consecutive years, and even lose the feat of winning the Champions League for two consecutive years we will lose the opportunity to leave our name forever in the history of European football.¡±

    Having said this, Mourinho observed the expressions of the players. It was obvious that the players' emotions had been slowly aroused by him, and their eyes were shining.  Now, let's go, there are still forty-five minutes left, whether to create history or be defeated by history depends on the performance of these forty-five minutes!  "

    After the start of the second half, the two sides began to fight more at the front of the two penalty areas, leaving the space near the center circle free. Basically, no one took the ball after getting it in the backcourt, but directly passed the ball long to start the attack.

    Newcastle needs to seize every moment to strengthen its attack, and long passes are the simplest and fastest way to attack. As for Chelsea, it is because Newcastle's attack is fierce, and if they hesitate to get the ball in the backcourt, they are likely to make mistakes, so they adopt a fast pass.  The way to release the ball.

    If the ground condition is good, Benitez will probably let the players take the ball and kill time in the backcourt, but the current slippery ground does not allow him to do this, and this ground condition is exactly  An important factor in Chelsea's ability to score a leading goal is that this situation is indeed extremely subtle. It seems that no matter how steady Benitez is, he will feel ridiculous in his heart.

    Liverpool took the first shot in the second half. Lampard's long-range shot from the front of the penalty area missed. Newcastle quickly launched a counterattack. Drogba was knocked down while fighting for the top in the frontcourt. Nie Fei's free kick was blocked by the special goalkeeper.  Li pushed out of the penalty area, and Stewart shot directly over the crossbar from a long distance without stopping the ball.

    A few minutes later, Newcastle made another long pass from the backcourt. When Ibrahimovic and Carvalho were fighting for the top, his eyebrow bone was knocked open. His face was bleeding and he tried to return to the field after hurriedly stopping the bleeding, but was stopped by the referee.  Mitchell signaled that he had to change clothes before he could play. Ibrahimovic was dissatisfied and argued with Mitchell for a while.

    Five minutes later, Ibrahimovic was knocked to the ground by Carvalho again while fighting for a header. Mitchell showed a yellow card to the Portuguese defender. Newcastle won a direct free kick from about 30 meters away.  Robba made a false shot and ran over the ball. Ibrahimovic followed up and hit the goal with a strong kick. The ball flew under the wall, but Reina made a wonderful save, quickly fell to the ground and saved the ball with both hands.  !

    Immediately afterwards, Nie Fei's corner kick was headed high by Lucio. On such a field, the physical fitness of the players on both sides dropped significantly and mistakes continued to occur, but the players on both sides still gritted their teeth and persisted.

    Whoever can persist will win this game.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 748: Broken Dream

    "How long has it been since the second half?" After Stewart's long shot went over the crossbar, Mourinho turned to ask Pei Wei.

    Pei Wei was looking at the court nervously, without even a chance to answer, but Kafuer replied: "Twenty minutes have passed We still have less than half an hour."

    "Larsson, Walcott, Janas, go warm up!" Mourinho turned to call the last three offensive players on the bench. Among the seven substitutes, except for Stewart who came on the field and these three  Apart from the offensive players, there are only two defenders Kufuor, Hart and goalkeeper Given left. It is obvious that Mourinho intends to strengthen the offense.

    At this time, Benitez changed someone, using Gudjohnsen to replace Toni, whose physical fitness declined quickly on such a field. This substitution was to strengthen the defense. In addition to playing  In addition to being a forward, he can also play as a defensive midfielder and his defensive ability is quite good.

    In Benitez¡¯s eyes, the Champions League semi-final game has reached its final stage.

    "Twenty-five minutes? That's enough for us to fight for!"

    Mourinho gritted his teeth and said, and then changed two people in a row!

    The young Walcott replaced Ibrahimovic, whose physical fitness had also declined greatly. Such a venue restricted the display of his skills. Moreover, in this game, Ibrahimovic also fought very hard, constantly getting into physical contact with the opponent's defender.  After the collision, his physical strength also dropped equally sharply.

    Another substitution is a bit strange. He did not replace Janus or Larsson.  Instead, Bernard was replaced with Hart!

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off of a defender for a defender isn't it a waste of a substitution?  And after using up these two substitution places, Mourinho didn't even have a spare substitution place in his hands!

    Benitez saw what Mourinho was thinking.

    ¡°Want to take advantage of his free kick and passing abilities?¡± Benitez murmured.

    really.  Although Hart is still a bit worse than Bernard in terms of overall ability, his direct free kicks and crosses from the wing are among the best in the Premier League. After coming to Newcastle, his free kicks have improved.  The ability has not decreased either!  From this aspect, Hart can be regarded as the only "surprise weapon" in Mourinho's hands!

    After Walcott came on the field, Newcastle's formation changed to a three-four-three, with Maicon taking the right midfield position, Nie Fei organizing the attack in the middle, Walcott and Stewart taking the winger positions.  Roba became the only center forward.

    Benitez called German teenager Huth.  He whispered to him: "Notify others after coming on the field. When defending, be careful not to give the opponent a chance to take a direct free kick Newcastle needs to play on the wing and let them play. Just keep an eye on Drogba in the middle  Also, let Deke take care of Nie Fei and don¡¯t give them a chance.¡±

    Hut nodded and quickly ran to warm up, while Benitez returned to the coaching bench peacefully.

    Now the initiative is in his hands. After replacing Huth, he still has the last substitution place. Now Benitez has strong confidence in spending the last 20 minutes safely.

    Huth came on and replaced Gremi.  Although Huth is slower than Gremi, his height and header advantage are much higher. Benitez wants to block Newcastle's high-altitude ball tactics.

    Now Benitez is not afraid of what tricks Mourinho can play, because now all the initiative is in his hands. Being one goal ahead is because of the right time, and because he is familiar with the venue, it is because of the favorable location.  There is also a substitution quota, which is about harmony - no matter how good Mourinho is, it will be difficult to regain the score in such a disadvantageous situation, not to mention that in terms of on-the-spot command, Mourinho is indeed inferior to himself.  Woolen cloth!

    ??Besides, even if Newcastle is lucky and can score a goal, he still has room for adjustment.  Unlike Mourinho, who can only watch from the sidelines now, no matter how good the tactics are, they have to be adjusted through substitutions.

    After the formation was changed to three forwards, Newcastle was indeed more alive in the wing attack, but when Chelsea placed the defensive players densely in the center, and all of them headed the ball well.  Newcastle's crosses also had no effect.  Although Drogba had an excellent header, he was unable to do anything under the defense of Terry, Carvalho and Huth, three good header players.  What's more, the other Chelsea defender, Gala, is also famous for his headers.

    Faced with such a defense, Newcastle was in a helpless situation. They could have created some opportunities by relying on Nie Fei's personal breakthrough, but it was really difficult to form an effective breakthrough in such a venue, not to mention that Deco had been unwavering from the beginning.  He stayed by Nie Fei's side. With his defensive ability and familiarity with Nie Fei, he was enough to block Nie Fei's breakthrough.

    If Ribery is still on the pitch, Newcastle willNie Fei's breakthrough cannot be accomplished by only Nie Fei, but now that he is injured and Ibrahimovic has been replaced, Nie Fei is the only one who has the ability to create a breakthrough in the middle.

    Under such circumstances, Newcastle could only strengthen long-range shots from outside the penalty area, so Newcastle began to fire frequently from the outside. Unfortunately, most of them failed to hit the goal frame, and it was difficult for a few to hit the goal frame.  Not blocked by defenders and goalkeepers.

    As time passes by, Newcastle's hope of winning is getting slimmer and slimmer, but whether it's the players on the field or the fans off the field, they still haven't given up hope and are looking forward to a miracle.

    After all, they only need to score one goal to eliminate their opponents and advance to the finals with the advantage of more away goals!

    It is this faint fire of hope that supports them to continue playing.

    But as the end of the game approaches, this flame of hope begins to grow dimmer and may be extinguished at any time.  In the 83rd minute, Newcastle finally got a chance to equalize the score!

    Nie Fei used an extremely difficult pick to turn around and get rid of Deco, but Deco immediately made a decisive foul and pulled him down with a backhand. The referee Mitchell showed him a yellow card and then awarded Newcastle a goal.  Direct free kick from 27 meters.

    The distance is a bit far, but it is still within Hart's range, and a free kick closer to the center is suitable for a left-footed player like him.

    Hart carefully picked up the ball, wiped it with his jersey, wiped away the mud and water, then held the ball and stepped hard again and again near the penalty spot, stepping out of a relatively dry space.

    Chelsea¡¯s defensive players were also facing a formidable enemy. Under the command of Reina, they formed a tight wall and blocked the left side.

    Hart straightened up and looked at the opponent's wall arrangement.

    He just stood there quietly until the opponent's wall was set up and the referee blew the whistle for a free throw, then he suddenly raised his foot and kicked the ball without a run-up!

    The wall jumped one after another, but the ball went over their heads and flew quickly towards the goal!

    Reina made a side dive, but everyone could see that he was a little late. At least, he couldn't touch the ball when it was close to the goal!

    Everyone held their breath

    ¡°Bang!¡±

    The ball hit the goal post hard and then bounced back into the penalty area!  Drogba subconsciously stretched his foot to block, but the ball hit Terry. Then the Chelsea captain kicked the ball out of the sideline with an extremely awkward big foot!

    Chelsea escaped!

    "Damn, luck is really on their side!" Pei Wei shouted dullly, then sat back on the chair and covered his face.

    Mourinho had no time to care about him, stood up and shouted to the court: "Attack! Keep attacking! We still have a chance!"

    Benitez watched him yelling from the sidelines from a distance. It was rare to see Mourinho behave like this, but he had no intention of appreciating it. Although there was no expression on his face, Benitez just said  Si's heart almost jumped out of his chest. If the goal was scored by such a free kick, then all his preparations for this game would be in vain!

    Fortunately the goal didn¡¯t go in

    In the next game, Newcastle's players continued to attack, but it was obvious that the missed goal had seriously damaged their morale, and so far in the game, their physical energy had been exhausted too much.

    When the game approached stoppage time, Benitez finally used up the third substitution and replaced the exhausted Robben with Joe Cole, killing a little time again.

    As the fourth official on the sidelines played the stoppage time minute on the electronic display, all the Chelsea fans immediately started counting down from 180, intending to use this method to disturb the minds of the Newcastle players.

    Mourinho sat expressionlessly on the coaching bench, while Benitez and other Chelsea assistant coaches and substitute players all stood up, waiting for the moment the game ended.

    finally¡­¡­

    "Beep¡ª¡ª" referee Mitchell blew the whistle to end the game!  Just as the whistle sounded, huge cheers rang out from the stands, and everyone on the Chelsea bench rushed out!

    "The game is over! Chelsea won! They eliminated Newcastle with a score of 1-0 in two rounds and entered the Champions League final historically! Newcastle's dream of entering the Champions League final for two consecutive years was shattered!"

    &nbsp;In the noisy environment, Mourinho closed his eyes.

    Everything is over. After all, he still has not made history. However, Benitez, who has made sufficient preparations, has entered the final venue of European football's highest honor in a season.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 749 For...

    After being eliminated by Chelsea with a score of 0-1 in two rounds, many Newcastle people were unconvinced. In their view, Newcastle had the ability to score one or more goals in the two rounds, but luck was on Chelsea's side.  that side.

    Pei Wei sighed. He was not too sad about this result, although he also believed that Newcastle lost a bit unjustly.

    But losing means losing. Pei Wei still has this measure. Failure to reach the finals and win the championship means that he has lost a little profit. In terms of honors, he has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for two consecutive seasons and  Winning a championship is already a great thing. After all, no team has been able to defend the Champions League since the restructuring of the Champions League. No one will laugh at them if they fail to do so.

    But this time it may make Abramovich happy. Last year, he was ranked behind Newcastle in both the league and the Champions League, which made the Russian billionaire very unhappy. When he met Pei Wei in public several times, he always felt a little bit smiley.  , this time Chelsea finally suppressed Newcastle in the Champions League (completely) and the league (temporarily). Pei Wei seemed to be able to see Abramovich laughing happily in the empty box in the stands as soon as he turned his head.

    Let him be proud as long as he is proud. Anyway, the situation is changing. There will be no complete victory in the professional league, only one season of victory. What's more, this season is not over yet. After losing the Champions League, Newcastle still has  league.

    And in Pei Wei's heart, he is vaguely not too willing for Newcastle to go on with such a smooth Champions League and Double Championship.  Winning too many honors will inevitably lead to slackness from the coach to the players, and the team will have to be reorganized at that time, and Pei Wei is not yet willing to break the overall framework of the team that was finally established so early.

    Anyway, this team, with an average age of only 27 years old, still has enough time to fight for their honors.

    Pei Wei wants to be free and easy, but other people in Newcastle may not be as free and easy as him.

    There were quite a few Newcastle fans in the stands who were silent in pain, but few of them blamed the players. After all, everyone could see it.  Newcastle players have done their best.

    ??And compared with them, Newcastle's players seem more painful.

    Dawson knelt on the lawn.  Breaking into tears, Lucio stared at the sky, not knowing what he was saying. Hart buried his head in the lawn, ignoring the mud and water on his face. Maybe he was still regretting why he put that arbitrary  The ball hit the goal post and Maicon sat on the lawn.  Looking helplessly at the cheering Chelsea players

    Nie Fei and Makelele reached out to pull Essien up together. Although Nie Fei was equally sad, he was a relatively calm person, while Makelele was older and had to be more careful about everything

    "You are our captain. Now, take us to thank the Newcastle fans." Nie Fei walked to Lucio and said softly.

    Lucio woke up with a start.  nodded.

    When the Newcastle players stood in a row and bowed under the stands occupied by Newcastle fans, Benitez had already walked towards Mourinho. The difference from before the game started was that this time the two men held hands tightly.  Hold together.

    "Sorry, Jose. I won this time." Benitez said calmly, without any trace of pride.

    And Mourinho didn't look frustrated at all, although he had many reasons to be frustrated - he lost an opportunity to engrav his name in the history of European football and became the tenth leader in history.  The team's chance to defend the Champions League - more importantly, he lost, lost the 24-game unbeaten record in the Champions League, and lost the first game in the Champions League in two seasons.  Lost the chance to reach the finals.

    Obviously, Mourinho also knows what "looking forward" means: "There is no complete failure in the world of football My failure today is the most gratifying kind, because in ten days. I will be able to gain  A chance to make a comeback.¡±

    Benitez understands what Mourinho means.  He was referring to the last round of the league, where Newcastle still has a chance to face Chelsea at home.  He nodded: "I'm also looking forward to that day. See you in ten days, Jose."

    "I'm waiting for you at St. James' Park, Rafael." Mourinho had one more thing he didn't say, which was "Ten days from now, I won't be like what I did in these two games."

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    Yes, for Newcastle, this season is not over yet. Although they have lost the Champions League, they still have the opportunity to compete for the league championship that they have never won since 1927.

    &nbsp; For Newcastle fans, they value the league championship more than the Champions League championship. Some fans have already shouted the slogan "100 points to win the championship", but this is not arrogance, but reality - Newcastle  Only by winning two consecutive rounds in the last two rounds can the championship be won. Newcastle's points are now 94 points. After winning two consecutive games, it will be exactly 100 points.

    It takes 100 points to win the league championship - which is probably unprecedented in the history of European football.

    There are still two rounds of the league left, and Newcastle is two points behind Chelsea. In the thirty-seventh round, Chelsea is at home against Charlton, who has no desire for anything. The possibility of winning is quite high, while Newcastle is away from home against the results of this season.  The quite impressive Everton - the latter is currently in fifth place, three points ahead of sixth-placed Liverpool, and has a good chance of entering the UEFA Cup directly without having to play in the Toto Cup.

    Playing in the Toto Cup means that the team has to concentrate half a month in advance, which is not beneficial to a team, so Everton will definitely try their best in this round of games, and for Newcastle  , if this game cannot be won, then the final home game against Chelsea may become a meaningless game.

    But the difficulty of this game for Newcastle is also obvious.

    Ribery was injured. Although it was not serious, he had to rest for a few days. The other main players were also exhausted from trying their best in the Champions League semi-finals. Just three days was not enough for them to recover.

    So Mourinho can only place his hopes on the main players and substitutes who can still play the game.

    For Newcastle, this game is a last-ditch battle. If they lose, they will lose the entire season. If they win, they will retain the hope of winning the league.

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    "I once told everyone that my football philosophy as Jose Mourinho is the philosophy of winning championships. Only by winning championships can our efforts be successful. I will never do it for any top players or former players.  There is only one goal worth striving for, and that is to win the championship.¡±

    Before the start of the 37th round of the game, in the dressing room at Goodison Park, Mourinho said to his players: "In this season, in order to win the Champions League and the league championship, we have successively  We gave up the League Cup and FA Cup, but unfortunately, we lost the Champions League, and for the Champions League, we lost the advantage we had maintained in the league for a long time This is my fault, sir.  But fortunately, we now have a chance to make up for this mistake.¡±

    "A league title is nothing. Every season, the European continent will decide the ownership of dozens of league titles, but only four of them belong to the four major leagues. For us, this will be the first league title we have won since 1927.  The first league championship since." He stretched out a seven with his left hand and an eight with his right hand: "Do you know what this means? This will be Newcastle's first championship in seventy-eight years!  Everyone here was not born when Newcastle won the last championship. There are probably only a handful of people in Newcastle who have seen the last league championship with their own eyes It¡¯s too long. Newcastle people have been waiting for this league championship for too long.  , so we can¡¯t miss this opportunity!¡±

    "What's more, if we can win two consecutive league championships, then our points will reach 100 points" A smile escaped from the corner of Mourinho's mouth: "In the entire history of the European League, there are still  No team can win such an honorI forgot to mention before that in addition to my goal of winning the championship, my other goal is to break or create records. No team has successfully defended the Champions League since its reform.  I haven¡¯t broken this record. I don¡¯t think you will let me lose the opportunity to break this record again, right?¡±

    The players burst into laughter and shouted: "Boss, no problem! We also want to break such a record!"

    "Okay, now we have the same goal." Mourinho laughed: "To achieve this goal, the first thing to do is to win this game - win against Everton at Goodison Park.  pause."

    "There is also good news." Seeing that Mourinho had finished laying out the tactics, Pei Wei stood up from the corner. Mourinho's words just now were very inflammatory, but he wanted the players to cheer up.  Morale has to rely on something else.

    "The club decided that if we can win the league championship, then the club will pay out the bonuses for winning the league and Champions League double as scheduled before the season In other words, as long as we win the league championship, everyone will  You will receive double prizes?, that was earned for your record-breaking performance.  "

    "Oh!" The players howled like bloodthirsty wolves.

    Win Everton!  For the championship!  For the record!  Forthe bonus!

    Ninety minutes later.

    "Three to one! Newcastle won Everton cleanly! They seemed not to be affected by their Champions League exit and kept the suspense until the last round!"

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 750 Go, for the league championship

    May 14th is the last round of the English Premier League of the 2004-05 season.

    For Premier League fans, this season of the Premier League is unprecedentedly exciting. The championship battle has not yet been decided in the final round. Now after defeating Charlton at home in the last round, Chelsea's points have reached 99 points.  , while Newcastle's points are 97 points, and these two teams will face off at St. James Park in the final round, which means that no matter who wins or loses or draws, they will definitely be  One team will reach 100 points!

    At least in the five major leagues, no team has been able to win the championship with such points, and no team can win the championship with more than 90 points in the final round!

    In terms of relegation, since the establishment of the Premier League, it has never been like this season. Before the end of the last round of the league, no team has been relegated in advance!

    Norwich has 33 points, Crystal Palace has 32 points, Southampton has 32 points, and West Bromwich Albion has 31 points. These are the points of the bottom four in the Premier League. They all still have hope of relegation.  But there can only be one lucky person who successfully lands.

    These four teams will all face different opponents in this round. From now on, Norwich's relegation situation is the best, but they are challenging Fulham away from home, while Crystal Palace is also facing away from home.  Charlton and Southampton are playing at home, but their opponents are Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion are playing against Portsmouth at home.

    ¡°After ninety minutes, whoever goes to heaven and who goes to hell will have an end.

    The match will take place simultaneously at 3pm UK time and as early as around 1pm UK time.  Almost all the Premier League teams' home stadiums are full, and fans will not miss the last feast of the season.

    Of course, for fans of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, the end of the league does not mean the end of their season. Arsenal and Manchester United will also compete in the FA Cup. For these two established teams,  For them, the FA Cup this season will be their last chance to win the championship.  Chelsea's game is even more important. They will face Italy's Milan team in the Champions League final.

    But this does not mean that Newcastle has any loopholes to exploit.  The Champions League final is held on May 25th, which is eleven days apart from the final round of the league. This period of time is enough for Chelsea's players to recover from fatigue.

    Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Benitez to leave any force in this game - the Champions League is important, but the league is equally important, and no European giants can give up in these two competitions, especially  It was when they only needed one point away from home to win the title.

    Although there are not many teams that can do this this season, it should be very few - the entire season.  Newcastle has only drawn three games at home. In the league, except for being tied by Tottenham in the second round and being picked up by Crystal Palace in the 36th round, Newcastle has won all the other 16 home games!

    ??And in the Champions League, the only draw was by Chelsea.

    Can they still do this?

    "Absolutely impossible!" Mourinho roared, waving his arms in the locker room: "They were able to take away a draw from our home court in that game. That was because Benitez took advantage of our worry about gains and losses!  When he put on a defensive posture, we couldn't attack without any worries because we were worried about losing the ball at home But now, this worry does not exist at all! What I ask you now is to use your offense to break them.  The best defensive line in the Premier League!¡±

    "The whole world knows our excellent defensive ability." Mourinho said word by word: "Now is the time for us to show our offensive strength! What we have to consider in this game is not defense, but how to score one more goal than our opponent.  ball!"

    Of course, when he said this, he did not mean to ask the players to only focus on offense and not defense, but to focus more on offense on the basis of defense¡ª¡ªNewcastle players naturally know this well. Newcastle can transform from a team in two years to  The Ado team that cannot be supported has become a powerful team that everyone in Europe is afraid of. The foundation of the team is defense. Naturally, Mourinho will not be stupid enough to change the foundation of the team just for a game.  "Chelsea's biggest defensive problem is that they don't have a full-time defensive midfielder, and this is our strength, so in this game. We have to maximize this advantage." Mourinho told the players.  Explaining the tactics: "For our offense, the two strongest ones are the two wingers, because our two full-backs and full-backs have strong offensive abilities, coupled with the scoring ability of the two centers,  The biggest headache for any team is how to defend our wings.¡±

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Newcastle FootballThey kept nodding.  This is indeed not Mourinho's boast.  With the strength of Newcastle's wing players, plus the two full-backs with such excellent offensive capabilities.  Especially Maicon on the right, whose offensive ability is already considered world-class, but is still lacking in defense, which is why he has not gained the reputation of Cafu and Zanetti, the two captains of Brazil and Argentina.

    Coupled with the fact that two centers with a height of about 1.9 meters are competing for points in the middle, there are indeed few teams that can compete with them in the header competition in the penalty area.

    But Chelsea is not in this category. Terry and Carvalho are both experienced center backs with headers, anticipation skills and positioning experience. They are no less good against Drogba and Ibrahimovic. In the two rounds of the Champions League,  Not allowing Newcastle's attack to score a single goal in the game speaks for itself.

    "It is for this reason that Chelsea will not take our wing attack lightly." Mourinho drew a few lines on the tactical board: "Chelsea's wing defense is not weak. The only thing that is worse is  Their right wing, so we still focused our offensive firepower on the two wings at the beginning of the game, especially Frank's left wing (Chelsea's right wing), which made them focus all their attention on the wing.  Come in defensively, and then quickly shift the attack to the center to give them a fatal blow! If they fail to score, the plan remains unchanged and they will use all their strength to suppress the opponent from the center until they score. Do you understand?¡±

    "Got it!" the players responded in unison.

    ¡°This season will become the most glorious season in Chelsea¡¯s history.¡±

    On the other side of the players' tunnel, in the visiting team's lounge, Benitez was also preparing for the war: "With two games left, we will become the third team in English history to win the league championship and the Champions League.  Triple Crown teams including Chelsea (Chelsea has won the League Cup this season, the first two Triple Crown teams were Liverpool in 1984 and Manchester United in 1999). Chelsea has only won the league once in history.  Champions have never won the Champions League, and after these two games, we will let Chelsea fans feel the joy of the team after winning an important competition.¡±

    Benitez's voice is not as passionate as Mourinho, but it can arouse the fighting spirit of Chelsea players - although Newcastle has won three more league championships than Chelsea in the history of the Premier League, after all  They have been without a championship for too long. After winning two consecutive cup championships last year, the desire for the championship is no longer so urgent. Chelsea has been on a steady rise since entering the 1990s, winning the Cup Winners' Cup and the League Cup.  and FA Cup champions, but there is a lack of a heavyweight champion such as the league champion or the Champions League champion¡ª¡ªthe victory in the Champions League has to be said to be largely due to the fact that Chelsea players are even more eager for the Champions League.  For Newcastle players, in the league, the desire of the players on both sides is about the same, but in terms of must-win goals, Newcastle has some advantages - because they were eliminated from the Champions League final by Chelsea, revenge  ** are much more than Chelsea players, coupled with the advantage of home court, so Benitez must find ways to stimulate the fighting spirit of Chelsea players before the start of the game to offset this disadvantage.

    Mourinho and Benitez are both masters of mobilizing players' psychology. Their fighting skills off the court greatly affected the final result of the game.

    "Newcastle's defense is as solid as ours. Although they conceded six more goals than us in the league, it doesn't mean anything. Against the top four teams, we conceded almost the same goals, and  "A lot of the goals they conceded were when the situation was decided and we definitely have to take note of that."

    "Newcastle's right wing is their strength, but also their vulnerability. The right wing combination of Maicon and Nie Fei can tear apart any left corridor in the world, but their defense is also not reassuring, so  In Newcastle's double midfielder, Essien often appears on the right to fill in. He is an excellent defensive player. With him, Nie Fei and Maicon can safely participate in the attack, so they want to start from their right.  It is not easy to score goals from the road, so our final goal is their left wing-Bernard is an excellent full-back, but his ability is relatively average.  After Newcastle's defensive focus is attracted to the right, focusing on attacking their left will definitely have a good effect. "

    ¡°Go, for the first league championship in fifty years!¡± Benitez said to the players.

    ¡°Go, for the first league championship in 78 years!¡± Mourinho said to the players.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 751 The decisive battle begins

    "In ten minutes, the thirty-eighth round of the 2004-05 English Premier League, which is the final round, is about to begin."

    The bearded Mark Lawrenson said into the microphone in front of him: "More than half of the ten games in this round are related to the fate of each team this season except for the four teams fighting for relegation.  In addition to the four games, Bolton vs. Everton, Liverpool vs. Villa and Middlesbrough vs. Manchester City are related to which of the five teams: Bolton, Everton, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, and Manchester City.  Three teams will participate in the UEFA Cup next season Of course, among these games, there is not the most important one. The most important game is Newcastle's home game against Chelsea, which is well-deserved for this round.  The highlight of the game, if Newcastle can win this game, they will win the league championship this season with three-digit points, while Chelsea will also win the league championship with three-digit points regardless of victory or draw.  ¡ª¡ªBy the final round of the league, both teams competing for the championship have the opportunity to score three-digit points. This is unique in the history of professional leagues across the European continent. No matter what the result is, this season Newcastle and  Chelsea¡¯s pursuit will become the most beautiful scene in the history of the Premier League!¡±

    "Gary, Mark, who do you think is more likely to win the league championship after the game?" Alan Hansen turned to his two partners after listening to Laurenson's words.

    Gary Lineker smiled: "I think most fans will be optimistic about Chelsea After all, they only need to get a draw Mark, what about you?"

    "I have the exact opposite view of you." Lawrenson maintained his usual style of "going against" Lineker: "I am more optimistic about Newcastle, precisely because they have to win to win the championship, so that there will be  Courage enough to last until the end of the game.¡±

    "But this will also easily make them panic after conceding the ball first and then collapsing, or after scoring first and being equalized." Lineker disagreed and said: "Benitez is very good at taking advantage of this."

    "Mourinho is also good at fighting tough battles." Lawrenson said: "Don't forget how they taught Barcelona and Bayern Munich a lesson at home. At home, they have not lost a season."

    "But Benitez took away a crucial draw from St James' Park in the Champions League." Lineker retorted: "Who can prove that he can't do it again? Let alone Chelsea.  We have only lost one FA Cup game so far.¡±

    What else did Lineker want to say when he saw it.  Lawrenson immediately interrupted him: "But Chelsea still have a Champions League final to play! And Newcastle is the last game of the season, they can take advantage of this. I don't think Mourinho is  I'll let that go."

    "Okay. Now the players from both sides have played Now, let us see whether Gary's judgment is more correct or Mark's judgment is good enough, or in other words, whether Mourinho can win in this game.  In the game, he defeated Benitez, whom he had never defeated before Throughout Europe, there were only a handful of famous head coaches that he had not defeated. In the Premier League, there was only one opponent left that Benitez had not defeated.  I think it is impossible for the arrogant Mourinho to remain indifferent to this."

    At St. James Park Stadium, Newcastle fans wearing black and white Newcastle jerseys can be seen everywhere.  Chelsea fans gathered in a small stand. Compared with the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge, the current Chelsea fans at St. James Park showed more momentum than the Newcastle fans in that game.  Even more pitiful.

    There is almost no blue in the stands of the entire stadium, only black and white filling everyone's eyes.

    The reason for this situation is that St. James Park can accommodate 10,000 more fans than Stamford Bridge. The bigger reason is that Pei Wei can do more than Abramovich. Newcastle Club gave Chelsea  The tickets provided by the club were only a mere 1,000, and the sale of loose tickets was strictly controlled, making it impossible for Chelsea fans to buy tickets.

    So when Pei Wei smiled and welcomed Abu into the stand box.  The Russians don't look good.

    Pei Wei doesn't care whether Abramovich looks good or not. In his opinion, since the chance to win the Champions League has been given to Chelsea (in Pei Wei's opinion, it's just giving up ground), then you can't take the league championship from me anymore.  Was it snatched from your hand?  It's good enough to give you a thousand tickets and also give your chairman a box with the best seat. If it weren't for the FA's regulations that the home team must provide tickets to visiting team fans, Pei Wei wouldn't even give up these one thousand tickets.  Woolen cloth.

    You need to know that the earth ticket for this game can beMoney is very precious. As the most popular club in England, many wealthy fans in other parts of the UK saw that Newcastle had a chance to win the first league championship in 78 years.  Everyone couldn't sit still and tried to find a way to get a ticket. The price of the ticket was raised to an incredible height. As a profiteer, Pei Wei would not let go of this opportunity.  Anyway, it is difficult for these out-of-town Newcastle fans to go to watch the game.  If you don¡¯t kill it, you won¡¯t kill it.

    One is willing to fight, the other is willing to suffer.  Therefore, Pei Wei was quite reluctant to squeeze out these 1,000 tickets for Chelsea fans.

    "This time it's our turn to maximize our home court advantage." After leaving the box where Abramovich was sitting, Pei Wei thought as he walked into the stadium.

    In order to prepare for this game, Newcastle has made the lawn extremely smooth. Even if Newcastle has only a slight technical advantage when facing Chelsea, it must maximize this slight advantage.

    When Pei Wei appeared on the sidelines of the court, players from both sides were already standing in the center of the court, waiting for the game to start.

    Pei Wei took a deep breath. The air in the stadium was so hot that it seemed to be burning. He was excited - the fans of Newcastle were as cute as the fans of Yunjia Tianyu. He liked this city, although it could not be compared with Yunjia.  , but Pei Wei knew that from now on, this city would become an important part of his life.

    There is no change in the lineup of both sides. Mourinho is still the same, goalkeeper Cech, four defenders Maicon, Lucio, Dawson and Bernard, midfielders Makelele, Essien, Ribery and Nie.  Fei, the forwards are Ibrahimovic and Drogba. After a week's rest, Newcastle's main team is complete, no one has injuries, and their morale is high - they have been waiting for this game for ten days.  Chelsea have been waiting since the day they were eliminated from the Champions League final, and Newcastle fans have been waiting even longer for this game - they have been waiting for seventy-eight years.

    As for Chelsea, Robben, who has performed well this season but has always been troubled by injuries, appears in the lineup, forming Chelsea's offensive line with Duff and Toney. Behind them are Lampard and Deco.  and Xavi Alonso, the defense is composed of Johnson, Terry, Carvalho and Gala, the goalkeeper is Italian goalkeeper Cudicini, Spain's third goalkeeper Reina failed to play due to injury.

    But this does not mean that Newcastle will have an opportunity. In the entire Premier League, Newcastle and Chelsea have the most luxurious goalkeeper configurations. Manchester United has been troubled by the goalkeeper position after Schmeichel retired and was guarded by Arsenal.  The goalkeeper is also the veteran German goalkeeper Lehmann, and the substitutes are very weak. Only the two upstarts Newcastle and Chelsea can be so generous in having two goalkeepers who can play the main role in the goalkeeper position. Needless to say, Newcastle's Cech and Given, Cech  His outstanding performance this season has caused some people to compare him with the world's number one goalkeeper Buffon. Given has always been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, and Chelsea's two goalkeepers Reina and Cudicini are also good players.  , Although Cudicini was pushed to the bench by Reina this season, he is a very qualified goalkeeper substitute.

    Before the game started, it was customary for the two head coaches to shake hands and greet each other. Just when everyone else thought that Mourinho and Benitez would just touch hands and be done with it like they did in the Champions League game.  The people's hands are tightly held together.

    "After losing the Champions League, I will not lose the league again." Mourinho said first.

    "It depends on the result of the game." Benitez immediately fired back.

    Mourinho laughed, but Benitez rarely hit back at him so sharply. His eloquence was not bad, but more often than not he was hiding something behind the scenes¡ª¡ªit seems to be related to the competition for the league championship.  , Benitez is not so calm either.

    The two looked at each other deeply, then let go of their hands and strode towards their positions.

    After Benitez sat down in his seat, he inadvertently glanced at the Newcastle coaching bench and saw Pei Wei raising his hand to greet him, smiling brightly.

    When Abu in the box saw this scene, he couldn't help but frown.

    "You want to drive a wedge between them? It's impossible. Rafael and Abramovich are in their honeymoon period now." Mourinho moved his lips and said calmly.

    "I'm not that naive." Pei Wei laughed: "I just want to give Abu a little trouble."

    At this time, when the referee was on duty, the famous English referee Boll confirmed that the players on both sides were in place, and then blew the whistle to start the game.

    "The game has begun! The decisive battle has officially begun!"

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 752 This is a war

    When the melodious whistle sounded in the sky above St. James' Park, Drogba tapped the ball, passed it to Ibrahimovic, and then accelerated forward.

    When Ibrahimovic passed the ball back, Ribery and Nie Fei on both wings also accelerated at the same time, running towards Chelsea's half like two sharp knives.

    Essien received the ball and stopped it at his feet for a moment. Seeing that Chelsea forward Toni had rushed into Newcastle's half to press, he turned around and passed the ball back to Lucio behind him.

    Lucio stopped the ball at his feet, looked up to observe the situation in front, then raised his feet and passed the ball long.

    The ball quickly crossed the half court and flew towards the left wing where Ribery was sprinting!

    Deco planned to jump up and hit the ball, but maybe because the game had just started and he hadn¡¯t warmed up enough, Deco¡¯s judgment on the ball was biased. Although he jumped up, he didn¡¯t hit the ball!

    The ball fell smoothly two meters in front of Ribery. Ribery did not need to stop his body and easily extended his foot to cushion the ball.

    Faced with such a rapid impact from Ribery, Johnson safely chose the strategy of fighting and retreating. This is quite wise. With Ribery's speed, if Johnson rushed forward rashly and was escaped by Ribery, Chelsea would be  On the right wing, there will no longer be anyone who can stop Ribery.

    Ribery¡¯s speed and impact are even greater than Nie Fei¡¯s. If Ribery had not been injured midway through the second round of the Champions League, Newcastle might not have been eliminated due to weak offense.

    Although Johnson took the safest approach, Ribery still did not slow down his speed. In the high-speed breakthrough, his ability to control the ball was fully demonstrated. Johnson, who was inferior in speed, looked embarrassed under his impact.  .

    After using his speed and skills to make Johnson lose his center of gravity, Ribery cleverly used a crotch pass to get rid of Johnson's defense. Johnson turned around and wanted to foul, but his center of gravity had been shaken by Ribery just now.  He was staggering, and when he managed to turn around, his foot slipped.  He fell down on the lawn in a very embarrassed state.

    Ribery, who was no longer defending, caught up with the ball and then made a sideways movement and began to break towards the goal!

    There were cheers like a landslide and tsunami in the stands. No one, including the Newcastle fans, could have expected that Newcastle would create an excellent opportunity at the beginning.

    Chelsea's defense was not messy at all - the Premier League's best defense was indeed well-deserved. Carvalho immediately moved to the right to fill in, while Terry quickly targeted Drogba who ran from outside the penalty area.  La also moved a little to the center, ready to fill in at any time. At the same time, he did not give up his defense against Nie Fei who came up from the right.  lei

    Because Newcastle¡¯s raid was too fast, in addition to Drogba and Nie Fei rushing forward from the beginning, they reached a position that could threaten Chelsea¡¯s goal.  Even Ibrahimovic failed to catch up with this attack until Ibrahimovic and others arrived at their position.  Chelsea's midfielders are probably about to return to defense.

    After Ribery rushed into the penalty area, he had to slow down.

    In the penalty area, it is the world of outstanding defenders like Carvalho, in a small space.  Ribery's speed is not put to much use.

    Although compared with Ribery.  Carvalho seemed a bit clumsy, but in the penalty area, his clumsiness was enough to restrain Ribery's dexterity.

    Ribery pulled the ball back and forth a few times, finally found a gap, and quickly passed the ball into the penalty area with his right foot!

    "It's too close to the goalkeeper!" Lawrenson sighed: "Drogba can't hit this kind of ball, what a pity!"

    Just when everyone thought Newcastle's raid after the opening would end, the ball passed by Ribery suddenly drew an arc in the air and fell diagonally towards the back of the goal!

    "Thisis not a pass! This is a shot!"

    Just when Lineker cried out, Cudicini also judged that Ribery's kick was actually a low-angle shot.  Just now, in order to block Ribery's shot into the near corner, he stood closer!

    The Italian goalkeeper did not panic, but quickly took a few steps back, then jumped up with all his strength, reaching for the ball!

    Cudicini moves very quickly.  When he jumps up.  It happened to be when the ball hit the intersection of the crossbar and the post behind the goal!

    After feeling his finger touch the ball, Cudicini immediately pushed the ball upwards.  Then the whole person fell down.

    The ball he held up jumped upwards, landed on top of the crossbar, and then bounced off the baseline.

    &nbsp; "What a pity! Newcastle almost scored a goal in less than a minute of the opening minute! But Cudicini made a wonderful save and narrowly missed the ball over the crossbar! Benitez should be lucky.  , If Reina, who is taller and not as fast as Cudicini, could have scored, the ball might have been scored!"

    There was also a huge sigh in the stands, followed by thunderous applause. Although Ribery's shot failed to score, it was really inspiring!

    Nie Fei took a corner kick and Ibrahimovic succeeded in grabbing the point from behind, but unfortunately the ball went over the crossbar.

    After these two attacks, Newcastle's attacks were like an endless stream, while Chelsea began to fall into passivity, unable to organize an effective counterattack for a while, and could only passively be beaten in the half court.

    Benitez is not too worried about this situation, because Chelsea, like Newcastle, is not afraid of being beaten by opponents at all. As long as there are sufficient manpower in the backcourt, it will be difficult for the opponent to use their stable and orderly defensive system.  There are too many opportunities.

    And with Tony as a beacon in the frontcourt, an impactful winger like Duff, and a counterattack player with excellent skills and speed like Robben, perhaps all it takes is a long pass from the backcourt to turn the situation around.

    In the two rounds of the Champions League, Newcastle also had a lot of offensive attacks as before, but they failed to score even a single goal in the two rounds.

    Moreover, Chelsea lacked Robben in those two games. Now that the Dutch Peter Pan is on the court, Chelsea will definitely not be able to fight back. Besides, Newcastle's current offensive cannot last too long.  Time.

    But as time passed, Benitez¡¯s brows frowned tightly.

    Newcastle's offensive not only did not weaken, but also tended to strengthen. On the contrary, Chelsea, who was fully defensive, began to be unable to resist. Newcastle had three extremely threatening shots in five minutes, one of which was Drogba's head.  The ball had already passed Cudicini's hand. If Terry hadn't struggled to save the situation in front of the goal, Newcastle might have successfully taken the lead!

    Soon, Benitez discovered the problem.

    Most of Newcastle's attacks are concentrated on the left, which is Chelsea's right. Ribery is in good condition in this game, as if he is trying to vent all his injuries from the Champions League. Johnson is not at all.  His opponent, coupled with Bernard's intervention and Nie Fei sometimes running to the left to join in the fun, forced Duff to retreat to help defend. Without one wing, Chelsea's counterattack threat was reduced.  A lot, making Newcastle's offense even more unscrupulous.

    Now that the problem has been discovered, Benitez will naturally solve it.

    "Harvey!"

    When the ball went out of bounds, Benitez called Alonso and gave him a few words. Alonso nodded. After returning to the court, he appeared more on the left to assist in defense.  With Johnson, Alonso and Duff returning to defense, Chelsea's left wing began to stabilize and began to seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

    "He noticed it." Pei Wei said to Mourinho off the court.

    "There's something wrong. He shouldn't have noticed it so late." Mourinho frowned: "And he didn't seem to have thought that we might be using this to improve the defense in the air. I would have done it if I changed him.  I thought, but his on-the-spot judgment ability is still better than mine.¡±

    Pei Wei smiled but did not answer.

    Mourinho glanced at him and thought of what happened just now: "Is it because you greeted him just now and distracted him? He didn't want Abramovich to doubt him? You didn't plan to use a divorce plan.  It¡¯s not just that he wants to cause a little trouble for Abramovich, but he also wants to distract Rafael so that he can¡¯t concentrate on directing the gameright?¡±

    Pei Wei snapped his fingers and laughed softly: "All hits!"

    "You are so good, you can take advantage of this." Mourinho is not a person who doesn't know how to adapt, and he doesn't think there is anything wrong with Pei Wei distracting Benitez in this way. After all,  The two sides are now enemies, and any means can be used, as long as it is not outside the rules of the game. However, for Mourinho, if he has to rely on Pei Wei by his side to create a victory over Bennett,  If Si had the opportunity, then he would still feel a little uncomfortable.

    "This is nothing, I am just maximizing any advantage we have Besides, I am also extremely eager for this league championship and the historical sense of accomplishment of creating the first championship in 78 years.  In this regard, you and I,¡± he pointed at Mourinho, ¡°and them,Pointing to the Newcastle players on the field: "They and the Newcastle fans in the stands have the same desire. I value this league championship even more than the Champions League championship."  "

    "You're right." Mourinho nodded: "This is a war, and we must take advantage of any favorable factorsRaphael, I am absolutely confident to defeat you now! Because you are by my side  , have the most important comrades!¡±

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 753 Opening the Record

    "Tell everyone to change the tactics." Mourinho called Nie Fei and said simply.

    Nie Fei nodded and quickly conveyed Mourinho¡¯s words to everyone else on the field.

    Mourinho had made detailed arrangements before the game. He strengthened the attack on the left at the beginning. When Chelsea paid attention to the defense on the left, he once again strengthened the attack on the right, allowing the opponent's defense to maneuver back and forth. They were exhausted and unknowingly  Reveal the flaw in the middle, and then give the opponent a thunderous blow from the middle!

    And now this change is the second step.

    Soon, Newcastle's offense began to launch more from the right. Although Nie Fei was slightly inferior to Ribery in terms of impact and speed, his skills and imagination were still above Ribery. In addition,  Maicon's impact on the right made up for Nie Fei's shortcomings. Newcastle's attack on the right was actually more distinctive than the attack on the left.

    ¡°There¡¯s smoke everywhere¡± to describe Chelsea¡¯s current defense, which couldn¡¯t be more appropriate.

    Although Gallas has a strong defense, because Robben in front of him is not strong and his defense is relatively poor, he can't help at all in defense. He was beaten by Nie Fei and Maicon in turns. If it weren't for  If Terry had made timely replacements a few times, maybe Nie Fei would have been able to break through and drive straight into the goal. After Lampard also helped to defend, Newcastle began to attack from the left again, turning Chelsea's defense upside down.

    Now Newcastle¡¯s offense is like an uncertain child, switching from the left to the right, hitting the right twice and then starting to hit the left. Chelsea¡¯s shortcomings of not having a wide midfielder are beginning to be exposed.  The three midfielders can only focus on defense for the time being and have no time to help the offense.

    Newcastle also had several attacks that hit the center, but they always left after a short touch. At first, Chelsea's two full-backs occasionally came to the center to help defend, but soon Newcastle used fierce wing attacks to keep them on their own.  There was no way to move on the ground.

    But Chelsea¡¯s defense is indeed strong, and twenty minutes have passed.  In these twenty minutes, Newcastle was attacking for at least sixteen or seven minutes. Even if it were a team like Manchester United and Arsenal, they would probably lose the ball under such a fierce offensive attack by Newcastle.  But Chelsea resisted Newcastle's attack. Although it seemed to be in danger, they blocked all Newcastle's shots as one.

    But everyone knows that if Newcastle keeps attacking like this.  Then Chelsea's defense will inevitably collapse - although Newcastle's fierce attack will consume a lot of physical energy.  Linley was tired of defending back and forth, and there was no chance to catch the ball and take a breath. The physical fitness of the Chelsea players was also rapidly passing away. In addition, Newcastle could completely consume the last bit of physical fitness because this game was already theirs.  It was the last game of the season, but Chelsea had to worry about this - the Champions League final was like a mountain, firmly pressing on them.

    What's more, looking at Newcastle's current momentum, who can be sure that they can't maintain this offense?

    Benitez frowned and watched the situation on the field.

    He considered Newcastle's onslaught.  But he didn't expect Newcastle to be able to attack to this extent. So far in the game, Chelsea has only had a pitiful three or four attacks, let alone a shot, and even got the ball in the backcourt.  There was no chance for his teammates to take a breath.  As soon as Chelsea got the ball in the backcourt, Newcastle's frontcourt players pressed forward like mad dogs.  Even "artists" like Nie Fei and Ibrahimovic, who usually rarely defend themselves, have begun to pick up pickaxes and dig coal!

    Benitez knows why Newcastle players behave so crazy, because they have no escape route, and more importantly, they will not be distracted by future games¡ª¡ªbut Chelsea players will, he is very  Knowing what kind of difference such a distraction would make between two teams of similar level, he was able to eliminate Newcastle in the Champions League, and Benitez took advantage of this to some extent.

    In those two rounds, Benitez has been trying his best to create this atmosphere, and he has succeeded, but now, without Mourinho creating it, Newcastle has the advantage in this regard¡ª¡ªBenitez  Niites defeated Newcastle in the Champions League and must bear this price.

    While Benitez was still thinking about it, Newcastle made an attack and Ribery's shot hit Carvalho and bounced off the baseline. Newcastle got a corner kick.

    "It's the fourth corner kick." Laurentson said: "Lucio and Dawson both ran up from the backcourt. Chelsea did a good job in preventing Newcastle's aerial advantage in the first three corner kicks. This time Newcastle will create  Good opportunity?¡±

    This is a left corner kick,Nie Fei stood near the corner flag area. Ribery and Nie Fei took turns taking the penalty for Newcastle's corner kick. Generally speaking, Nie Fei with his right foot took the penalty on the left side, and Ribery with the right left foot on the right side.  Come to take the penalty, so that the corner kick can be hit in an outward arc very comfortably, which not only makes it difficult for the defensive players to take the ball, but also makes it more comfortable for the offensive players to take the ball.

    Two of the first three corner kicks were taken by Franck Ribery and one by Nie Fei. In addition, each player took two penalties this time. The quality of the first three corner kicks was very high. If it weren't for Chelsea's excellent air defense,  , if the clearance is timely, Newcastle can score a goal just by relying on corner kicks.

    "Keep an eye on Ibrahimovic!" Terry shouted at Carvalho: "I'll deal with Drogba! Luca, keep an eye on Lucio! William, you're in charge of Dawson! Others keep an eye on who they're defending, haha  Defend the front point, and Deco will defend the back point!¡±

    Under his command, Chelsea quickly organized its defense. There were players standing near the two goal posts, while others were staring at their defensive targets one by one.

    For such an intensive defense, no matter how good Nie Fei's judgment is, he will not know whose head the ball will fall after he sends it out. He can only rely on his feeling to target the player who is most likely to appear and create the most threat.  The location was passed on, as he and Ribery had done before.

    However, Nie Fei doesn¡¯t seem to want to do this now.

    After the run-up, Nie Fei did not send the ball directly into the penalty area, but knocked it to Ribery outside the penalty area - a tactical corner kick!

    Since Newcastle¡¯s first three corner kicks all sent the ball directly into the penalty area, when Nie Fei took this tactical corner kick, Chelsea¡¯s defenders couldn¡¯t help but be stunned.

    This does not mean that Chelsea's defenders are so bad that they will be stunned by the tactical change of a corner kick, but that from the beginning of the game they could only use their tricks under Newcastle's fast-paced offense and take a break.  There was no time to meet, and the nerves were even tighter when defending the corner kick. As a result, after Nie Fei and Ribery made a tactical corner kick, they collectively slowed down and waited for the ball to fly over.

    At this time, the Newcastle players who had been prepared did not stop their running. Soon, several Newcastle players got rid of the opponents who were marking them. At this time, Ribery had already raised his foot.  , sent the ball into the penalty area!

    Ibrahimovic jumped high at the front point, flicked the ball with his header, and sailed the ball to the back point!

    At this time, Carvalho, who was responsible for marking him, was not by his side. Although Ibrahimovic's header was not particularly outstanding, it was still very easy to fly the header when no one was defending!

    The ball quickly flew through the middle of the dense crowd and flew straight to the relatively empty back point!

    During the corner kick just now, because Newcastle¡¯s four tall players with excellent heading skills were concentrated in the front and middle points, Chelsea¡¯s defensive players were also concentrated in those two places. On the contrary, there were no people in the back points.

    At this moment, a figure wearing Newcastle's black and white sword-striped shirt was flying towards the goal from the back point!

    The one plugged in is the Maicon!  Judging by the speed at which he stepped in, he could arrive just as the ball dropped. With Maicon's skills, he could score the ball no matter what when facing a half-empty goal!

    The few Chelsea players present immediately tightened their hearts. The only thing that gave them some relief was that Johnson was chasing Maicon not far behind. It seemed possible to catch up with Maicon and stop his shot!

    But Johnson, who was chasing behind Maicon, knew his own misfortune. He was originally guarding Bernard, and was led around here by Bernard. As a result, he was stunned just now, and Bernard, who was defending, came over.  I don't know where I went around. I just looked up and saw Maicon quickly coming from the back row. When he found that the ball was flying in this direction, he started to chase after Maicon, but he himself was not a  A very fast defender, but Maicon's speed and explosive power are quite outstanding, so although the distance is short, it is difficult for Johnson to catch up with Maicon.

    When the ball fell down, Johnson was already stuck behind McCon, trying to block it unless there was only a foul.

    But in this location and situation, if the referee determines that Johnson committed a foul, it will definitely be a penalty kick and a red card. There is nothing to say.

    So Johnson could only take a risk. When Maicon raised his foot to shoot, he immediately fell to the ground, stretched out his foot and shoveled from behind Maicon. What he shoveled was between Maicon's legs, intending to hit Maicon.  Before touching the ball, scoop the ball out of the baseline.

    He did scoop the ball and blocked Maicon's shot, but the ball did not fly out of the baseline as he wanted, but flew directly to the goal!

    In Cudicini¡¯s desperate eyes, the ball quickly hit the inside of the goalpost and then bounced into the goalDoor!

    Own goals!  Newcastle took a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute of the first half!

    The one who opened the scoring for Newcastle was not any Newcastle player, but Chelsea right back Johnson!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 754 Benitez¡¯s Adjustments

    Chapter 754: Benitez¡¯s adjustments

    The moment the ball flew into the Chelsea goal, huge cheers erupted above St James' Park.

    How hard and torturous it is to suppress the opponent for nearly half an hour before relying on the opponent's defender to open the scoring with an own goal!

    But now, the suffering is over!  After Newcastle scored the first goal, all Newcastle fans firmly believed that they could win this game!  The momentum Newcastle showed in previous games made everyone feel their belief in winning this game!

    The contagion of belief is powerful. When Newcastle players celebrated wildly on the field after just leading by one goal, even countless Chelsea fans felt that a team that was the most popular in England had failed to do so in seventy-eight years.  What kind of fighting spirit and enthusiasm can a team that is trying to win the league championship erupt when it is about to achieve this goal!

    On one side, they are desperate and desperate. If they don't win, the whole season's efforts will be in vain. On the other side, they are worried about the Champions League final ten days later. In normal times, it might not be a big deal, but in this kind of situation.  In this situation, what else should Chelsea do?

    So even though they were only one goal behind, Chelsea fans were starting to feel bad.

    At this time, Benitez calmed down.

    It is said that the true nature of a hero can only be seen when the sea changes. Although Benitez was initially disturbed by Pei Wei and failed to respond in time when Newcastle attacked, but now, perhaps it is because Chelsea is about to be forced.  Although he was at a dead end, he quickly calmed down and began to think of countermeasures just like he would in a normal game.

    He quickly thought of a very simple countermeasure.

    Benitez stood up, called Robben from the field, and whispered a few words to him.  Robben nodded and quickly returned to the court.

    Mourinho saw this scene, but he did not do anything. Instead, he continued to sit on the coaching bench and watch the game because he believed that no matter what adjustments Benitez made, he would soon be able to get out of the game.  can be seen in the situation.

    Sure enough, he saw it quickly - the adjustment made by Benitez was very simple, just letting the two wingers change positions on the field.  Let Robben play on the right and Duff on the left.

    In fact, the two Chelsea wingers often switch positions during the game. Duff was originally a left winger, but he only switched to the right after Robben arrived. Although Robben is a standard left-footed player, he is still a left-footed player.  He can play on either side of the winger position, but this time Benitez seems to have done it more thoroughly, and Robben is almost fixed on the right side.  Became a pure right winger.

    As a result, Newcastle's defense is a bit difficult. Newcastle's defense on the right side basically relies on Essien, a beast and muscular man, to assist in defense. The thin body of the Dutch Peter Pan seems to be facing his unreasonable collision.  It's a big disadvantage, and Bernard on the left is just right against Duff, who is not lacking in speed and impact but has a bit of rough technique.  After changing positions, Duff and Essien, who had much better physical fitness than Robben, did not fall behind in the confrontation, but Bernard seemed to suffer a lot after facing off against Robben.

    With such a simple change of positions, the defensive advantage of Newcastle's two wingers turned into a disadvantage.

    So after the restart.  Although Newcastle's offense was as fierce as ever, Chelsea's offense gradually improved. After being able to hold the ball, Chelsea's defense also got a rare buffer opportunity, and both sides began to attack and defend on the court.

    Seeing Benitez regaining his disadvantage so easily, Mourinho couldn't help but secretly admire him. This Rafael really grasped the situation on the field very well!  in this regard.  I am indeed one step behind the opponent.

    But Mourinho did not make any changes. The reason is very simple. The opponent's two wingers can change positions freely, but his own two full-backs cannot be changed at will. Otherwise, wouldn't it be chaotic?  He could only give instructions to Essien, asking him to change the focus of defense to the left.

    ??Besides, Benitez¡¯s change only brought back the situation of being passively beaten. The current situation is at best the same.  Newcastle even had a certain advantage offensively.  About six or seven out of ten attacks were initiated by Newcastle, and no coach would make changes in this situation.  Because making random changes when you have an advantage is likely to make the players at a loss on the court, and will instead lose the already obvious advantage.

    The football game itself is not a game that requires on-the-spot command from a coach, otherwise the football game would allow players to play during the game just like basketball.We paused to explain tactics. Football relies more on the performance of players on the field. Even the best head coach in the world cannot lead an amateur team to defeat a professional team.

    Of course, adjustments on the field are also useful, otherwise there would not be a half-time break for the players to rest and for the coach to adjust tactics. Normally, coaches adjust tactics through substitutions and temporary command on the sidelines, but a game also  Only three people can be substituted, and they have to deal with emergencies such as player injuries and being sent off, so coaches generally rarely substitute players casually. As for directing from the sidelines, there are many restrictions. The voice cannot be too loud, and  You cannot stand outside a certain range, otherwise the fourth official will come and interfere, so generally speaking, players on the field of strong teams will adjust themselves according to the situation on the field, or the head coach can give a signal or a few words on the sidelines.  Quickly adjust tactics, just like Benitez did just now.

    Now Mourinho feels that there is no need to adjust. Although it is a bit dangerous to defend on the left, Essien cannot help defend on the left like he just did on the right, because Duff's breakthrough ability is also quite good.  It is difficult to stop Maicon and Nie Fei, who are not very defensive, but the defense on the left is a relatively strong part of Newcastle. Bernard has excellent physical fitness and fierce fighting. Ribery does not defend like Nie Fei.  It's worse. Although Robben has been much more active, he has not yet been able to beat Newcastle to death with a stick.

    Chelsea's right back Johnson can't help much offensively. He stayed at Chelsea for two years.  He only scored one goal, and that goal was a very accidental long shot. He had never scored a goal before at West Ham United, and he had no assists. Although Robben was active, he wanted to deal with Burberry alone.  Nader and Ribery are still very difficult.

    And it is now obvious that Benitez has not yet discovered the tactics he laid out before the game.  When defending, the three midfielders Alonso, Deco and Lampard still pay attention to the defense of the wings, and their defense of the center has been weakened a lot. Although they still pay attention to the defense of the center, but in the  Mourinho seems that the tactics he deployed are still effective.

    Before the tactics he deployed were used, he took the lead through a corner kick, which put Mourinho in a good mood.

    A goal from Newcastle.  Nearly ten minutes passed, and it was less than ten minutes before the end of the first half.

    In these ten minutes, although Chelsea's offense has improved greatly compared to before, even Chelsea fans can see that Chelsea has only regained part of its disadvantage.  It seems that it is not easy to equalize the score in the first half, so we can only make plans after the halftime break.

    People who think like this have forgotten an annoying saying: Football is a round field.

    There are too many examples of teams scoring goals despite being at an extreme disadvantage. Maybe this will happen once in ten games.  Unfortunately, this game seems to fall into that category.

    Chelsea counterattacked, they quickly passed through the midfield, without struggling with Newcastle in the midfield, and hit the ball to Robben's feet.

    This is normal. After having two strong midfielders, few teams in Europe dare to compete with Newcastle. Although Chelsea's midfielder is not weak in confrontation.  But compared with Newcastle, it still lacks a little strength, and it would be very troublesome to get entangled. During this period, Chelsea's offense was initiated by Robben, and it was normal for it to pass to his feet.

    Robben took the ball and advanced, and Bernard came up cautiously. During this period of confrontation, he was at a disadvantage. He was passed by Robben several times, although he could not let Robben drive straight into the penalty area.  There were also a few good passes.  So Bernard seemed more cautious when he came up to him.

    Robben moved the ball towards the baseline, but Bernard did not follow him immediately.  Because this Dutch Peter Pan has never been a master of just passing from the bottom. Breaking through and then crossing is his most common way of breaking through. If he keeps up like this, then Robben, who has the advantage of speed, will probably be very fast.  of a back cut and then free yourself.

    But he soon caught up because he discovered that Robben seemed to be serious this time and broke through from near the bottom line!

    When the bottom line is that small, Robben's advantage in getting rid of quickly will probably be even greater.

    As a result, as soon as Bernard caught up, Robben made an emergency stop, then quickly moved the ball sideways and cut it across!

    Bernard was so ashamed that he almost slapped himself in the face. He told him to pay attention to this guy's cross-cutting, but he still succeeded in making the cross-cutting.

    ¡°I¡¯m so damn upright!¡± Bernard almost shouted like this, but he was still calm and immediately made an emergency stop.?Then he chased Robben. At this time, Ribery had already returned to the defensive position, and he could immediately form a double attack with Bernard, just like Chelsea's previous attacks.

    Robben passed the ball at this time!  He passed the ball back to Deco who had already intervened at some point, and then accelerated into the penalty area. Deco immediately passed an exquisite overhead ball, which was less than half a meter in front of Robben.  !

    Newcastle's two central defenders are defending Tony and Lampard in the penalty area, and no one comes to stop Robben!

    "Danger!" Laurenson couldn't help shouting.

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 755 Mourinho¡¯s Arrangement

    When Robben passed the ball just now, Bernard made the same mistake as the Chelsea players when they defended the corner kick just now. That is, after getting used to the opponent's single offensive mode, when the opponent changed their offensive mode, they seemed a little confused.  There is only one reason why experienced professional players like them can make such mistakes, and that is that their previous opponents put too much pressure on them.

    Just like Newcastle's continuous attacks caused Chelsea's defenders to become rigid in their thinking, because Robben had been attacking on this side with personal breakthroughs just now, Bernard subconsciously thought that Robben would  He would still force a breakthrough before shooting or passing the ball. But when he saw Robben directly choose to pass the ball, his brain suddenly short-circuited. By the time he reacted, Robben had already rushed past him.  Deco's pass also went over his head.

    But the short-circuit happened at that moment. Bernard immediately turned around and chased Robben, just in time to see Robben raise his left foot!

    Approaching the corner of the small penalty area, Robben¡¯s shot was definitely powerful enough for Cech to have no time to react!

    Bernard immediately chased after him. Fortunately, he reacted quickly. When Robben raised his foot to prepare for a shot, he had already arrived less than two meters behind Robben, and immediately flew over without thinking!

    He did not intend to foul, but slightly stretched his feet from the side and back, intending to block Robben's shot, because he believed that he only needed to delay it.  The other teammates will immediately return to their defensive positions, and Robben will have no chance.

    But after he made the tackle, Robben suddenly stopped shooting, dunked the ball to the side, and sent his foot to Bernard's foot intentionally or unintentionally!

    It was too late for Bernard to stop his kick, and Robben immediately fell into Newcastle's penalty area. At the same time.  The referee's whistle sounded!

    Bol, who was almost destined to be the best referee in the Premier League this season, ran over and pointed at the penalty spot!

    Several Newcastle defenders began to complain to Boll.  But even they themselves knew that there was no doubt about this foul. Although it was obvious that Robben sent his foot up, Bernard did commit a foul.

    "Damn it. Next time you do this again, I will really cut off your legs!" Bernard thought fiercely in his heart.  Linley, however, also admires Robben's courage. After all, it is rare for a famous glass man to send his legs up to the opponent to get a penalty kick in a game.

    Lampard walked up with the ball and firmly placed the ball on the penalty spot.

    Bol dispersed the Newcastle players and then blew the whistle for the penalty kick.

    Lampard took a few steps back, took a run, and shot!

    Cech misjudged the direction. He pounced to the left, but the ball hit the center!

    "One to one! Chelsea equalized the score! Now they have regained their advantage. If this score is maintained until the end of the game, then Chelsea will win the league championship this season with 100 points!"

    After Lampard scored the penalty kick, the rest of the first half seemed uneventful. After Nie Fei's long-distance shot went over the crossbar, referee Boll whistled for the first half.  Ending whistle.

    "Oliver, that penalty kick was not your fault. Anyone else would have scooped it up in that situation."

    After returning to the locker room.  Mourinho saw Bernard sitting alone in the corner looking remorseful, so he comforted him.  In fact, as one of the few Newcastle old men who stayed after Pei Wei took over, Bernard still has a pretty good relationship with other people in the team. Although he has caused the same scandal as Bramble before,  But now he is much more honest. In addition, the black boy is usually very honest and honest, and he also works hard in games and trainings, so Mourinho still appreciates him.

    After comforting Bernard, Mourinho found a place to sit down. While watching the players do their own thing, he was carefully thinking about whether there were any loopholes in his tactics.

    After thinking for a while, Mourinho still felt that there was nothing wrong with his tactics. Although the opponent equalized the score in the first half, it was almost just an accident. More importantly, Benitez also  Without discovering the tactics they arranged, Chelsea's midfield defense focus has begun to shift to the wings, and the center defense has begun to appear weak.

    However, Robben's several raids still attracted enough attention from Mourinho. It is obvious that Bernard can't stop Robben's breakthrough now. In fact, with Robben's state this season, there are not many in the world.  A full-back who can defend him, not to mention Bernard's strength?It's not yet world-class, it can only be regarded as a relatively outstanding and powerful group.

    Thinking of this, Mourinho raised his head and saw that the Newcastle players had finished their business, so he coughed dryly, cleared his throat, and asked the players to focus on him.

    "We played well in the first half. Although we conceded a goal, it was just an accident." Mourinho said seemingly unconcerned.

    His words caused a lot of discussion among the Newcastle players: "Yes, that Robben is so shameless. He actually used this method to get a penalty kick. It seems that we can also learn this trick in the future."

    "How can we do such a thing." A person next to him immediately retorted: "But Robben is very courageous. Isn't he afraid of getting injured? You know he has suffered a lot of injuries this season."

    Speaking of this, the Newcastle players really admire Robben. If they were frequently injured, they would never take this risk. Professional players cherish their feathers, even if they see Bernard's  Tackles shouldn't do much damage and won't do this.

    "Okay, there's no need to say anything else. After all, what he did was within the rules" Mourinho clapped his hands and focused the players' attention again: "But we can't let him do this.  If we do it again, we will lose face."

    Newcastle players nodded one after another. Professional players also want to save face. You can defeat me, but you cannot use this method to deal with me again and again.

    "So we have to seal his point." Mourinho nodded and turned to Essien: "Michael, you may have to work harder in the second half Of course I also know that you are not afraid of hard work. In the second half, you will keep an eye on me.  If Robben is on the left wing, go to that wing to help defend. If he is on the left wing, go to the left wing and ignore the right wing. "

    "What about Duff on the right?" Nie Fei thought in his heart, but he did not ask because he knew that Mourinho must have his intentions in making this arrangement.

    In fact, what Mourinho wants is to seal off Robben, the most threatening of Chelsea's two wings, because even in the second half, Chelsea's two wings are still the same as in the second half of the first half, with Duff playing Robben on the right.  On the left, Essien can block the most threatening Robben by going to the left, because the Dutch Peter Pan has always been wary of defensive players with extremely good physical fitness and brutal movements. Without Essien,  , Duff may not be able to play any tricks on the right, because he is not as direct a threat to the goal as Robben. Although the defense of Maicon and Nie Fei is not very good, it is not papery, let alone the one in the middle.  Dawson and Lucio can also help fill positions at any time.

    "In the second half, our offensive tactics remained unchanged. We also took turns attacking from both wings. Judging from the first half, Chelsea has not discovered our plan to attack the center, so the advantage is still on our side." Mu.  Rinho continued: "Play from both wings first. It is best if you can score goals. If you cannot score goals, you must also suppress the opponent's offense and make them exhausted. Then after ten minutes, start to concentrate all the attacks in the middle.  Berry and Nie Fei took turns to organize the attack in the middle, and Ibrahimovic also retreated to the middle to get the ball and then rushed forward, catching them off guard!"

    ¡°What if we still don¡¯t score?¡± Nie Fei couldn¡¯t help but ask.

    Mourinho glanced at him: "If you don't score, keep attacking until you score! Even if they start to focus their defense in the center, they will always defend back and forth on both wings at the beginning, so there must be some discomfort.  , We just have to seize this opportunity and score the winning goal! Also, after taking the lead, we cannot relax and continue to suppress until we gain a huge advantage or the game is over, do you understand?¡±

    "Got it!" Newcastle players roared in unison.

    "Then let's go now!" Mourinho looked at his watch, and the fifteen-minute rest time had arrived: "There are still forty-five minutes from now to the end of the game. After forty-five minutes, I just want to see  We get on the podium that is about to be set up, and we don¡¯t want to see anyone else on the podium!¡±

    The players waved their arms and poured out of the locker room. After all the players left, Pei Wei came to Mourinho and said with a smile: "Let's go, Jose, now we are leaving."

    "I know." Mourinho nodded, then stood up: "This time, I'll see what Raphael is going to doI think he must not have discovered my arrangement."

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 756 The second half begins

    Benitez did not notice Mourinho's arrangement. Although Newcastle only played two wingers in the first half of the game, which seemed a bit abnormal, Mourinho used something to make things easier in such a crucial game.  It is so normal for him to have unexpected moves, and it was obvious that Newcastle's tactics had achieved very good results in the first half, so Benitez only responded to Newcastle's fierce wing attack in the locker room.  He gave instructions to both Deco and Lampard to pay attention to returning to defense, especially to help the two wingers to defend, and then emphasized the counterattack after defense. Newcastle could not let Newcastle press and attack like they did at the beginning of the first half.  Can't even hold the ball.

    For this league championship, Chelsea players are also eager, because although since Bates became Chelsea's head coach, after successive Hoddle, Gullit, Vialli, Ranieri and Benitez, Chelsea has been in the past ten years.  They have become a top team in the Premier League in 2018, but they have never won the league title. This year, Manchester United and Arsenal both fell (in fact, it is not sinking, they both got close to or more than 80 league points).  , it¡¯s just that the results of Chelsea and Newcastle this season are too abnormal), with Newcastle being the only opponent left, of course they hope to win the league championship in one go, and then win the Champions League championship, becoming a record in the history of England.  The third one won the treble of league and Champions League!

    The Chelsea players who were screaming and rushing out happened to meet the Newcastle players in a narrow road.  Originally, the players of the two teams had some friendship with each other. After all, there are many players from the same national team. They usually say hello when they meet on the court. But after meeting this time, everyone was like  He ignored his opponent with a straight face, thinking in his mind how to kill his opponent during the game.

    The same goes for Nie Fei, who usually has a good temper. When he saw Deke, he didn't even say hello and just gave Deke the back of his head.  And Deco didn't care at all, because he didn't see his national teammate Nie Fei at this time.

    Players on both sides walked out of the tunnel with grimaces.  After arriving on the court, Benitez slowly walked out of the locker room alone. As soon as he looked up, he saw Pei Wei and Mourinho also walking out of the locker room.

    Benitez was stunned for a moment.  In fact, he originally planned to avoid Pei Wei and Mourinho.  In order to avoid the embarrassment of the meeting, he came out a little earlier. What he didn't expect was that Mourinho asked the players to start a little earlier today, and the two sides still met here.  lei

    "Hi, Raphael." The first person to greet was Pei Wei, who smiled brightly.

    "Pei." Benitez smiled bitterly: "The action you made before the start of the first half was not very kind."

    Pei Wei laughed out loud when he heard this: "I'm just saying hello to you Is Roman so stingy? If it were me, you wouldn't know how to eat even if you were sitting with your former boss.  I doubt you because I know your character very well."

    "Is this considered another provocation?" Benitez continued to smile bitterly.

    Mourinho couldn't help but smile: "Raphael, don't forget how you treated us at Stamford Bridge ten days ago Pei just expanded our advantage to the greatest extent."

    "So what? It's still a draw now, and I just want a draw." Benitez shrugged.

    "Yes, it is indeed a draw now, but only now." Mourinho immediately retorted.

    "Okay, two great coaches. Maybe the media will be happy if you bicker. But I don't want to see you playing here" Pei Wei pointed outside: "I prefer to see you on that stage.  FightingRaphael, after forty-five minutes, it will be clear who will win, right?"

    "Yes, that's it." Benitez nodded, glanced at Mourinho, and then left first.

    "I like the idea that victory or defeat is determined by results on the court." Mourinho said softly as he watched Benitez walk away.

    After the start of the second half, huge cheers rang out over the St. James Park stadium.  Of course, most of the cheers were given to Newcastle players. Who wants this to be Newcastle's home court? Chelsea players also know in their hearts that no matter how many honors they win, they will not get them on this venue.  Any welcome except from his own fans.

    Not to mention the current performance, even in the darkest days, Newcastle fans never showed any goodwill to any visiting team. Their goodwill and encouragement only existed for one team.  That's Newcastle.

    So at the beginning of the second half, Chelsea took the lead in kicking off the ball.During the attack, overwhelming boos immediately poured down from the stands.

    The experienced Chelsea players naturally didn't care about the boos. They still launched an attack from both sides. Like Mourinho, Benitez also made a fuss from both sides. Since the opponent will  The focus of the offense is on the wing, so we will fight tit for tat and suppress your wing attack no matter what, so that your full backs will not dare to press forward easily.

    In this attack at the beginning of the second half, Robben and Duff returned to the position where they played the most. The Newcastle players were familiar with this kind of defense. When the ball was passed to Robben's feet, Maicon went up to it, and E  Xin was on the side to help defend. Robben had just used a beautiful pull ball to turn around and get rid of Maicon's defense. Essien immediately rushed out from the diagonal stab and stole the ball with a relatively large movement.  The ball is broken.

    Robben sat on the ground and complained to the referee that Essien had committed a foul. The referee Bol did not even look at him, but immediately ran towards Chelsea's half, because after Essien stole the ball, Newcastle's counterattack began.  .

    When it comes to offensive methods, Newcastle is still most comfortable with counterattacks, especially this kind of quick counterattack after stealing the ball in the backcourt. Ribery and Nie Fei on the two wings immediately rushed through the half-court, and the two forwards  After half-time, with Drogba rushing forward and Ibrahimovic at the back, a multi-faceted and multi-segment counterattack can be formed immediately.

    But after playing so many games with Newcastle this season, Chelsea also had some experience in dealing with Newcastle's counterattack. Nie Fei soon got the ball and was dragged by Gallagher to the corner flag. In desperation, Nie Fei chose  Back pass, Ibrahimovic's long shot in front of the penalty area was saved by Cudicini.

    After Cudicini threw the ball, Chelsea made a few kicks in the backcourt. After the Newcastle players pressed forward, Terry immediately took the ball and drove the ball into the frontcourt with a big kick.

    Tony jumped high in front of Newcastle's penalty area and hit the ball over Dawson's head. Duff received the ball and shot a long shot without stopping. Cech flew to win the ball.

    "What, does Chelsea want to go back to the original?"

    After a few minutes, Pei Wei noticed it and couldn't help but say something.

    During this period, after Chelsea got the ball, they always kicked a few shots in the backcourt first, and then before the Newcastle players began to press, they would pass a long pass to Tony. Tony himself, who is 1.93 meters tall, was very difficult for Newcastle's backcourt.  The defense is a big threat, because neither Dawson nor Lucio is 1.9 meters tall. In normal confrontations, there is no problem for the two of them to take turns to confront Tony, but for this kind of direct long pass competition in the backcourt,  It's a bit of a disadvantage at the top. Besides, Tony's main job this season is to be the bridgehead of the team's offense, using his physical advantages and ball-making ability to create opportunities for his teammates, so even though all of Tony's goals this season combined are less than  Twenty, but he has always been Benitez's first choice for the only center position, forcing Crespo, a world-class center, to have no position. He was loaned to AC Milan by Chelsea, and Gudjohnsen and others also  Can only serve as his substitute.

    ¡°And Chelsea¡¯s style of play can just bring out Tony¡¯s advantages.

    This tactic, to put it bluntly, has a name that is familiar to fans who know about penalty kicks: "long pass to the goal".

    The long pass is also the most typical style of English football, and it was also the most commonly used style of play by English teams before the 1990s. However, after a large number of foreign players poured into the Premier League, this style of play was almost only used in the middle and lower reaches.  This tactic can only be seen in teams in the English Championship and League One. In Chelsea, which has been trained by Gullit and Vialli, two coaches known for their "sexy football", this tactic has almost disappeared.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????? But in this case, this simple and rough tactic, on the contrary, helped the Chelsea players to relax and prevent the situation from being completely suppressed by Newcastle like in the first half.

    "It doesn't matter. I didn't plan to suppress Chelsea like that in the second half and score a goal." Mourinho said to Pei Wei calmly: "Besides, that kind of suppressing attack is tiring and inefficient. I  "I can't let my players go on vacation when they're half exhausted, their wives and girlfriends will blame me."

    Pei Wei couldn't help laughing, but seeing Mourinho like this, he knew that Mourinho had completely come out of the competition with Benitez and began to calmly judge the game situation.

    Pei Wei has always believed that although Mourinho is worse than Benitez in on-the-spot command, this line is not enough for Mourinho to be occupied by Benitez in the two rounds of the Champions League.  Taking the initiative, the biggest reason for this situation is that Mourinho is too focused on confronting Benitez, and now, as long as MourinhoIf Leo can jump out, Newcastle's chance of victory will be much greater.

    However, in the eyes of the fans, the current game seems to be in a stalemate.

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 757 Taking the lead again

    Newcastle's suppressive ground attack and Chelsea's long pass counterattack from the backcourt. It seems that Newcastle's offense is much more threatening, but in fact it is not necessarily the case, because with Tony as the offensive bridgehead, although Chelsea's offense seems a bit  Simple, but the threat is not small at all.

    Seeing this, the Newcastle fans began to worry, because looking at the current situation, the two sides are in a stalemate no matter what, and no one has the ability to break through the opponent's door. And under the current situation, if the draw continues to be like this, it is obviously a stalemate for Chelsea.  Extremely beneficial.

    It¡¯s just that football matches often make no sense, otherwise there wouldn¡¯t be so many miracles.

    After ten minutes of stalemate, Newcastle launched an attack from the left.

    Since the start of this game, Newcastle's offense has been launched from both wings. Ribery is particularly threatening on the wings. He breaks through sharply and passes accurately. It is difficult for Johnson to defend him. If it weren't for Chelsea,  The two central defenders Terry and Carvalho have excellent air defense. Drogba and Ibrahimovic may have seized the opportunity to score.

    This attack was no exception. After Johnson was forced to break through by Franck Ribery, Terry immediately directed Carvalho to keep an eye on Drogba in the penalty area and prepared to go up to fill the position.

    But Ribery did not pass the ball into the penalty area. Instead, he dunked the ball back and made a diagonal pass to Ibrahimovic who was outside the penalty area!

    Terry was startled, and then he realized why Newcastle's forces in the penalty area were so weak this time.  It turned out that Ibrahimovic, who had been grabbing points in the penalty area in this game, did not rush into the penalty area, but retreated to the front edge of the penalty area!

    Precisely because he did not notice this, Ibrahimovic successfully got the ball outside the penalty area, and Alonso, who was assisting in defense in the middle, immediately pounced on it.

    But Ibrahimovic didn¡¯t bother with him too much. He flicked the outside of his right foot and passed the ball to Nie Fei, who had switched positions from the right.

    After receiving the ball, Nie Fei immediately moved the ball forward and inserted it into the penalty area!

    The reason why Nie Fei was able to enter the penalty area so easily.  That's because the front of Chelsea's penalty area is now the most empty time¡ª¡ªDeco and Lampard are defending on the two wings, and Alonso is attracted by Ibrahimovic.  When Nie Fei got the ball, there was no defensive player around him!

    Seeing Nie Fei dribbling the ball straight into the penalty area, Terry didn't care about anything and immediately pounced on it, because there were many defensive players near Chelsea's penalty area.  But basically all the attention was attracted by Newcastle's other offensive players.  Lin Lei was the only one who had the strength to defend Nie Fei!

    Seeing Terry rushing towards him, Nie Fei did not choose to pass in the penalty area, but directly sent the ball to Drogba, then accelerated himself and passed by Terry!

    With his back to the goal, Drogba used his body to hold Carvalho, stopped the ball smoothly, and then immediately passed the ball to Nie Fei with a horizontal move!

    Nie Fei took two long steps to catch up with the ball and immediately took the shot!

    Terry rushed over from behind.  He took a risk and made a flying tackle, and the ball hit his leg and flew out of the baseline.

    There was a sigh in the stands. This was Newcastle's best shooting opportunity since the beginning of the second half. Unfortunately, Terry's tenacious defense shattered Newcastle's hope of taking the lead again!

    Mourinho clapped his hands hard, then stood up and shouted: "It doesn't matter! Keep attacking. Just fight like this!"

    He shouted.  On the contrary, it made Benitez feel relieved. He had already begun to realize that Newcastle's aggressive play on the wing at the beginning was a trap.  But after seeing Mourinho shouting like this, he felt that this attack was just an accident.

    An ordinary person would definitely be more vigilant after seeing Newcastle's accidental attack in the middle and hearing Mourinho shouting "Just play like this", but Benitez is so good at figuring things out.  For a master of opponent psychology, he thinks deeper than others.

    Benitez asked himself, if he had really used the entire half to play on the wing to make his opponent lose guard against the center, then he would definitely not have exposed his intentions just because of a failed attack.  After arousing the opponent's vigilance, they will definitely continue to make trouble on the wing and create opportunities in the middle again.

    Nie Fei and Ribery made another tactical corner kick for this corner kick, but this time the Chelsea defenders were well prepared. Nie Fei's cross was deflected by Carvalho. After receiving the ball, Alonso immediately made a long pass to launch a counterattack.  .

    Lucio and Dawson blocked the first and second landing points one after another. Although Tony still beat Dawson, the second landing point was controlled by Lucio, and Newcastle continued to launch.  attack.

    &nbsp; Seeing Ribery move to the center to organize an attack, and finally Ibrahimovic's shot slipped out, Benitez was relieved, because if Mourinho planned to attract Chelsea's defense to the wing  If he then launches an attack from the center, he will not attack the center even though Chelsea has already aroused certain vigilance. Otherwise, his tactical change will be completely worthless. He does not think Mourinho will do this.  Stupid things.

    So despite seeing Newcastle launch two consecutive attacks from the center, Benitez remained unmoved. Instead, when the ball was dead, he called Lampard over and asked him to tell the rest of the midfield to defend the center.  At the same time, it is also necessary to support the defense on the wing.

    Benitez was fooled this time. He always thought that Mourinho would not simply switch from the wing to the center to play. He always thought that Mourinho would hold back and hurt him in other places. Who could  Knowing that Mourinho really planned to hit it from the center like this - sometimes thinking one step less has the same effect as thinking one step more. Mourinho knew that Benitez was better than him in on-the-spot command.  It was higher than a line, so I simply didn't think so much, but Benitez was fooled.  This is not easy to be fooled.

    The current situation is that Newcastle is playing hard in the middle, and Chelsea is always on guard to see if there are any flaws in the wing when defending the middle. If they concentrate on playing without concentration, they will naturally have the upper hand.

    So in the next game, due to being a bit passive in defense, it also affected Chelsea's offense, and the advantage on the scene began to favor Newcastle's side again.

    Nie Fei controls the ball with ease in the middle. Although Alonso is defending from the side, Nie Fei still controls the ball firmly while observing the loopholes in Chelsea's defense.

    Deco no longer cares about assisting in defense on the right. He is very aware of Nie Fei's ability to organize offense. It is obvious that Nie Fei, who organizes offense with the ball, is a much greater threat than Ribery without the ball at his feet.

    Seeing Deco rushing over, Nie Fei stopped sticking to the ball. He knew that although Deco was in the attacking midfielder position, his defensive ability was no worse than that of an average defensive midfielder. Nie Fei had trouble defending against Alonso.  He was confident that he would not lose the ball, but with the addition of Deco, Nie Fei knew that it would be difficult for him to continue to control the ball like this.

    Thinking of this, Nie Fei immediately poked his toes and put the ball at the feet of Ibrahimovic who was pulling out of the penalty area. Then he immediately accelerated and rushed into the penalty area.

    "Harvey, you go defend Ibrahimovic, and I'll deal with Nie Fei!" Deco shouted decisively, and then quickly chased after Nie Fei. Although the absolute speed was a little worse than Nie Fei, Deco believed that when Ibrahimovic  When passing the ball to Nie Fei, he will definitely be able to defend well.

    Ibrahimovic pulled the ball back while catching the ball, as if he was about to pass the ball to Nie Fei in the air immediately, but when he passed the ball next, he turned his ankle and passed the ball to the other side.  side!

    At that place, Ribery had already accelerated and broke through Johnson's defense!

    When the ball from Ibrahimovic was passed, Ribery had already rushed to the position, stretched his feet and easily removed the ball.

    After unloading the ball, Ribery was already very close to the goal, approaching the corner of the small penalty area. Although there are relatively few angles here, with Ribery's footwork, there are countless ways to hit the ball into the goal.  .

    Cudicini immediately moved two steps laterally to block the near corner, even if he had to free up half the goal behind him, because after doing so, it would be much easier for the defender in front of him to help defend.

    Ribery raised his left foot¡ª¡ªpass the ball!

    The ball drew an arc in the sky above the penalty area, flew over the head of Terry, who was defending, and went straight to the back of the penalty area!

    Drogba emerged from behind and jumped high. Carvalho also jumped up, but in this fight for the top, Drogba jumped nearly half a head higher than Carvalho, and used  His own strength suppressed the Portuguese defender, and when he jumped to the highest point, he hit the goal with a graceful and powerful swing of his head!

    Although Drogba looks like a caveman, his header posture is as standard as a textbook!

    The ball flew into the upper right corner of the goal!  No one can stop this goal!

    The moment the ball hit the net high, the entire St. James Park stadium erupted like a volcano. Everyone jumped up at the same time, cheering like a landslide and tsunami!

    Whether he is a strong middle-aged miner, a young and avant-garde woman, a well-dressed gentleman, or an old man over sixty years old, as long as he is a Newcastle fan, he will make the same action at that moment, that is, jump up and then stand tall  Raise your arms!After Drogba landed, he turned and ran towards the stands. The other Newcastle players chased and intercepted him but failed to stop the barbarian. After running under the stands, Drogba was really like Tarzan punching his chest with both fists.  After punching a few times, he howled like a wolf.

    "In the 19th minute of the second half, Newcastle exceeded the score again! Chelsea the situation is not good!"

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 758 The most difficult moment

    In fact, before this goal, Benitez sensed something was wrong.

    Nie Fei organized in the middle, Ibrahimovic retreated to the penalty area to assist, and even Franck Ribery suddenly inserted into the penalty area from the middle. Together with Drogba grabbing points in the middle, Newcastle's four major attackers in the frontcourt  Everyone was concentrated in the middle. At this time, Benitez realized that he had probably been tricked by Mourinho.

    It¡¯s just a matter of reaction, and Benitez also knows very well that even if he reminds him again, it will have no effect unless Newcastle does not score the goal¡ª¡ªbut unfortunately such a thing did not happen.

    "This is trouble." After looking at his watch, Benitez thought to himself.

    In fact, Chelsea's situation is not that bad now. After all, they are only one goal behind, and there is still nearly half an hour before the end of the game. This period of time is not long or short, not to mention that Chelsea only needs to equalize the score.  That's it - Benitez only took away one point this time, and had no intention of breaking Mourinho's unbeaten record at home since he landed in Europe.

    But in football matches, it is sometimes not easy to score a goal. Although Chelsea's offensive power is not bad at all, with Newcastle's current momentum, it is really difficult to score a goal against them.

    Amidst the crazy cheers around him, Benitez's brain was running at high speed. After thinking for a while, he called Thiago, the midfielder on the bench, and said a few words to him. Thiago  Nod.  Then I ran to warm up.

    Lawrenson and Lineker, who were admiring Newcastle's goal just now and their exquisite coordination, also saw Benitez asking Thiago to warm up, and they couldn't help but feel a little strange.

    Portuguese international Thiago is a defensive midfielder. Although he can be regarded as both offensive and defensive, he is basically better at defense than offense. The defense may be better than Alonso, but he definitely does not have Alonso's ability to organize offense. In this situation, it is most needed.  When scoring a goal.  What's the use of having a defensive midfielder with excellent defense?

    Mourinho saw the criticality of Benitez's substitution at a glance, yes.  Chelsea needs to attack now, but with Newcastle's defense and quick counterattack ability, if the midfielder does not have a midfielder with a strong interception, it will only be defeated by Newcastle's fast and changeable counterattack tactics.  And if the midfielder can't concentrate on offense but also pays attention to defense.  Linley, then Chelsea's offense will be difficult to play smoothly, and when facing Newcastle's defense like the Great Wall of Steel, if the offense cannot go all out, it is basically the same as itching.

    So Mourinho called over Lucio, who was still celebrating: "Prepare a defensive counterattack. When counterattacking, tell Nie Fei and Ribery that you can play more long passes from the wings to bypass their central defense."

    Lucio nodded and quickly informed the other players on the court of Mourinho's instructions.

    At this moment, the players on both sides knew clearly.  The toughest moment of the game has arrived.

    Chelsea will have to work hard to get at least one goal from Newcastle's tenacious defense, and Newcastle will have to work hard to hold on to this one-goal advantage, or win another victory through counterattack. The most important thing is that both sides must achieve this goal.  , if it can't be done.  Then a season of hard work in the league will be in vain.

    more importantly.  Neither Chelsea nor Newcastle players want to be the team that scored more than 90 points in the league but failed to win the championship. If they think about the future, fans will discuss the Premier League this season.  Use an exaggerated, mocking or regretful tone to say: "It's that so-and-so team, which scored more than 90 points and close to 100 points in the league in one season, but was still only the runner-up - in the entire history of the European League  "The most unlucky runner-up", everyone will feel ashamed.

    Before kick-off, Benitez replaced Xabi Alonso with Thiago. After Thiago came on the court, he quickly conveyed Benitez's instructions to all the other players, and then he stood on the  A little behind the center circle.

    After the kick-off, Chelsea immediately handed the ball to Robben on the left after a few kicks.

    Seeing Robben taking the ball, Essien left his defensive midfield position and moved over to defend Robben. Essien did this not only because of Mourinho's instructions, but also because of his sufficient defense of Makelele.  Confidence is also one of the reasons.

    Essien admires Makelele's performance in the defensive midfield position, because Makelele is far inferior to him in physical fitness, but he is more stable than himself in defense. This is after more than ten years as an engineer.  He has accumulated rich experience in his midfielder career, so every time Essien plays against Makelele, he will study his defensive experience very seriously.

    But after studying for almost a year, Essien is still good atAs a defensive midfielder in one-on-one and man-to-man defense, he can mark any offensive player in a one-on-one confrontation without losing his temper, but he cannot improve a team's overall defense to a higher level like Makelele.

    So in games, Mourinho usually arranges for Makelele to organize defense in the middle, while Essien sweeps up the sides of the midfield or marks the opponent's most threatening offensive player.

    Seeing Essien pounce on him, Robben felt a little scared. He created the penalty kick in the first half because he saw that Bernard's tackle did not use too much force and would not hurt himself.  But although the guy in front of him has the same dark skin as Bernard, his obvious movements are darker. In the first few contacts, he used movements that were relatively powerful but wandered between fouls and non-fouls.  He himself, Robben didn't want to be lying on a stretcher again not long after he recovered from his injury - it would be fine if this game was already the last game of the season. He would have to sacrifice a holiday to lie in the hospital bed for the sake of the championship, but he would be able to do it ten days later.  There is still a Champions League final.

    Just like the World Cup, it is extremely depressing for a player to miss the World Cup or Champions League finals due to injury. For example, the German genius Deisler would probably not be injured if he was not injured in every major competition.  Retiring due to depression - of course, this has not happened yet.

    Thinking of this, Robben was a little scared. After seeing Essien approaching him, he immediately made a cross pass, handed the ball back to Lampard, and then quickly jumped past Essien.

    Essien felt a little proud when he saw Robben seeing him as if he had seen a ghost. After all, it was not easy for a winger who had dominated the Premier League this season to pass the ball as soon as he rushed forward. However,  As soon as he turned his head, his pride disappeared immediately, because after Lampard received the ball, he was left with Makelele alone to defend, and Deco was assisting next to him.

    After a two-on-one with Deco, Lampard quickly got rid of Makelele's defense. In fact, passing the ball to Robben just now was also a small trick on Chelsea's offense, just to beat Essien.  Attracting, because no matter how good the defense is, Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ is only one person. Without Essien's running assistance at the side, it is difficult for Mak¨¦l¨¦l¨¦ to defend the entire front of the penalty area. Newcastle's two midfielders are defending.  The above are inherently complementary to each other.

    After getting rid of Makelele, Lampard did not continue to advance into Newcastle's penalty area. Instead, after getting out of a gap, he immediately took a long shot from the front of the penalty area!

    Lampard has always been very threatening when he passes a person in front of the penalty area and immediately takes a long shot. This season he has scored 13 league goals. In addition to two penalty kicks, he has at least 8%.  Ten goals were scored through long shots from outside the penalty area. For a midfielder, this number is already quite impressive.

    The quality of this long-range shot is equally high. The ball flew straight forward in the air at first, but after flying halfway, an obvious arc appeared and flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

    Cech made a beautiful side dive and lifted the ball over the crossbar with one hand in the air!

    Immediately afterwards, Lampard's corner kick was pushed out by Drogba who was returning to defend. Makelele immediately handed the ball to Nie on the right.

    Nie Fei broke through with the ball, and Thiago immediately moved sideways to defend him. After making a fake move to continue the breakthrough, Nie Fei dunked the ball back, and then made a long pass across the entire court, directly transferring the ball to  left.

    The ball accurately flew in front of Ribery. Ribery dribbled the ball across and got rid of Johnson. However, Chelsea's two defenders had already returned to defend. Ribery could only choose to take a long shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball was missed by Cudi.  Qini confiscated it easily.

    Chelsea's attack was obviously much more intense than in the previous game. This is natural, because if they don't attack, they will have no choice but to lose the league championship by the end of the game, while Newcastle began to strengthen their defense and use their good counterattacks and opponents.  deal with.

    Newcastle's counterattack was very fierce, but Chelsea midfielder Thiago was like a nail stuck in the middle of Newcastle's most threatening counterattack. Although Newcastle continued to use a wide range of long passes to avoid during the counterattack,  This point is open, but after all, the success rate of long passes is not high, and the ball flying in the air for too long also causes the speed of counterattack to be greatly reduced, so now both sides are encountering a lot of trouble in offense, Chelsea has a headache how to pull it off  With Newcastle's solid defense, Newcastle would have a headache if they could form an effective counterattack.

    But the players on both sides are still struggling to keep their teams running. At this moment, they have only one thought in their minds - to equalize the score and maintain the lead!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 759 The league championship is ours!

    Chapter 759: The league championship is ours!

    "Gudjohnsen replaced Glen Johnson! This is Chelsea's third substitution of this game! The previous substitution occurred five minutes ago. Joe Cole replaced the injured Robben and Bennett.  Si has used up three substitutions. For Benitez, if he doesn¡¯t fight now, there will be no chance, because there are only ten minutes left before the end of the game!¡±

    Benitez¡¯s substitution is indeed a helpless move.

    When Robben was injured and fell to the ground during an attack, Benitez's heart almost tightened. Fortunately, after examination, the team doctor announced that Robben only had a slight thigh strain due to fatigue and would not affect the Champions League ten days later.  In the final, Benitez immediately replaced Robben at this time. Even if Robben could continue to play after treatment, he would not be allowed to continue on the court.

    Because Robben himself has not recovered from his injury for a long time and has not undergone systematic training, and the intensity of this game is so great, in this case, it is easy for the old injury to relapse, and Benitez cannot take the risk.  This risk is because in the Champions League final ten days later, Robben was an important part of Benitez's tactics.

    Besides, it is clear at a glance which one is more difficult, the Champions League champion or the league champion. What the league champion needs is strong overall strength, which Chelsea already has. In addition to strength, the Champions League champion also needs a little bit more strength.  Luck, even if Benitez has absolute confidence in his team, he dare not say that Chelsea can successfully reach the Champions League final next season.

    Which is more important, Benitez knows that you can't have your cake and eat it too. Although Benitez thought about having both, under the current circumstances, Benitez still feels that since he has got both  The hope of winning the league title is no longer great, so retaining the strength to play in the Champions League final would be a wiser choice.

    Of course, Benitez didn¡¯t just give up the game.  Although Joe Cole is not as good as Robben in terms of impact and speed, he is even better in small skills. In addition, Benitez replaced a defender with a forward, which itself shows that he hopes to win in the end.  The determination to equalize at all times.

    Benitez used up three substitutions, but Mourinho used none of them. The first is because the players on the field have performed extremely well so far, and the second is because of their physical fitness.  There is no problem, even if it was consumed a lot in the previous games.  But their willpower was enough to sustain them throughout the game.

    What's more, these three substitutions may have unexpected effects at the last moment. For example, in the last few minutes of the game, substituting one by one may easily consume a few minutes

    At this time, Mourinho has taken the absolute initiative.

    After Joe Cole came on, Newcastle's defense on the wing seemed much easier.

    It¡¯s not that Joe Cole is much worse than Robben. In fact, before Robben transferred here this season and when Robben was injured during the season.  This talented midfielder who came out of Southampton's youth training camp has always been the main force of Chelsea's midfield. He is a rare technical player in England, but for Newcastle's defense, it is much easier to defend him than to defend Robben.

    The reason is that his speed is much worse than Robben.  For Maicon and Bernard, who are both very fast, even if they are passed by Joe Cole, as long as they don't lose their center of gravity or fall to the ground, they can quickly catch up and continue to defend.  Without this layer of worries, the defense becomes much more ferocious.

    It is precisely because the defense on both wings has stabilized that Newcastle's defense has become more and more comfortable. After being unable to open up the wing, Chelsea only had to directly pass the long ball to Toni and rely on Deco and Lampard's long-range shots.  Offensive method, this kind of offense is naturally difficult to pose much threat to Newcastle's defense.

    Seeing the current situation on the field, even Chelsea fans sadly found themselves wanting to equalize the score.  It seems to be getting harder and harder.

    Just after Chelsea's offense was in trouble, Newcastle had no chance to counterattack.

    Lampard¡¯s long shot from 30 meters away was blocked by Essien with his body regardless of his own safety. Makelele immediately and beautifully distributed the ball to Nie Fei on the right after receiving the ball.

    Nie Fei took the ball and dribbled it forward from the right, and Thiago came to defend him. However, Thiago, who had suffered several losses, was very careful not to rush so hastily when he pounced on him, because in the previous attacks, Nie Fei  After Nie Fei gets the ball, he always attracts his attention and passes the ball long to Ribery on the other side of the court, and then launches a counterattack from the left.

    Sure enough, when Nie Fei saw Thiago rushing towards him.  He immediately dunked the ball back.  He was about to pass the ball long to Ribery who rushed up from the other side.

    Thiago looked back and said,Just in time to see Ribery quickly insert from the left.  Looking at that sprint speed, it seems like the race has just begun.

    Thiago immediately turned around and prepared to return to defense. Who knew that Nie Fei did not pass the ball out, but instead dunked the ball forward again and broke through!

    Thiago was caught off guard and Nie Fei got rid of him. After Johnson came off the field, Chelsea actually formed a three-centre-back formation, so after getting rid of Thiago, Nie Fei was faced with an open space for the boss!

    Although his dribbling speed is a little slower than Ribery's, Nie Fei is still very good at sprinting the ball in such open areas. When Yunjia Tianyu debuted, Nie Fei has always been a good player in counterattacks. Although in Europe  After playing football for so long, he has gradually transformed from an attacker to a midfield organizer, but this does not mean that he has lost the ability to break through quickly with the ball.

    After running for thirty meters with the ball, Nie Fei met the first opponent who came up to intercept Gala.

    Gala is a veteran in the Premier League. He came to Chelsea in 2001. He was able to survive the financial crisis after Abramovich took office and still occupy the main position of Chelsea. This in itself has proved his strength.

    Although Gallas is definitely not as fast as Nie Fei, Gallas is not slow either, not to mention that for an experienced defender like Gallas, he has many things that are more important than speed.

    Nie Fei was slowly suppressed by Gala and was near the corner flag, and he faked moves in a daze at Nie Fei.  Gala didn't take this trick at all, and directly used his physical advantage to suppress Nie Fei near the corner flag, where he was least likely to perform.

    Nie Fei barely controlled the ball so that it was not snatched away by Gallas, but most people believed that Newcastle's attack was obviously over, because most of the Chelsea players had returned to defense, and Newcastle's counterattack had lost its  suddenness.

    Although there are two forwards, Ibrahimovic and Drogba, in the penalty area, Chelsea's two center backs and midfielder Thiago have returned to defend in the penalty area.  Even if Nie Fei could force a pass, it might not have any good effect.

    Just when most people were thinking this, Nie Fei suddenly turned around and passed the ball before Gala pounced!

    He did not pass the ball into the penalty area, but passed the ball to the front of the penalty area!

    The one who jumped in from the back row was Makelele!

    Seeing Makelele coming in from the back row, Chelsea fans almost laughed out loud - although Makelele had no one to defend him, he was at this distance.  Can Makelele, who has not scored a goal in two seasons, put the ball in?

    But Makelele put on a perfect shooting posture and shot Nie Fei's pass without stopping the ball!

    Seeing his shooting action, Chelsea fans couldn't help laughing, even though the result has not come out yet, just looking at the direction of the shot.  This long shot is definitely a long shot of extremely high quality!

    And it¡¯s obvious that Makelele was also lucky with his long-range shot.

    The ball quickly flew into the penalty area and passed through the crowd in the penalty area - among them, Ibrahimovic quickly lowered his head and let the ball fly over his head.  And his action also shook Chelsea goalkeeper Cudicini.

    When Cudicini reacted and made a save, the ball had quickly flown into the upper left corner of the goal and hit the net hard!

    "Three to one! Newcastle has secured the victory! There is no suspense, there can be no more suspense. The winner of this game will be Newcastle, and the winner of the 2004-05 Premier League championship will also be Newcastle!"

    Laurenson roared excitedly.  Next to him, Lineker shrugged his shoulders and smiled along with Hansen.

    At this moment, no Newcastle fans heard Laurenson's shouts, because at this time, at the moment the ball entered the net, all the Newcastle fans who were paying attention to the game had already jumped high and cheered heartily.  !

    At this moment, no one can stop Newcastle from reaching the top of the league.  No one can stop them from cheering.  The score of three to one was already doomed and Newcastle would be there for seventy-eight years.  Won the league championship for the first time!

    If Newcastle's championship seemed a bit dangerous before this goal, then this goal undoubtedly adds a heavy weight to Newcastle's championship. I believe that if Newcastle fans evaluate the best goal this season,  Although Newcastle has scored many goals that are as exciting as this goal or even worse in previous games, most fans will still rate this goal as the best goal of the season!

    What¡¯s even more legendary is that this goal was Makelele¡¯s first in five years.??Goals!  In the three years at Real Madrid and the two years at Newcastle, although Makelele has always been the main force, he has never scored a goal. In the history of his career, except for his explosive performance in Nantes in the 96-97 season,  Apart from scoring five goals, there are only one or two goals in each season!

    Makelele was lifted up by his teammates and thrown into the sky with cheers. The referee did not come to intervene - even though there were still five minutes left before the end of the game!

    ¡°The league championship is ours!¡±

    Whether it was the Newcastle players on the field, the Newcastle players on the bench, the Newcastle fans in the stands, or even Makelele in the air, they all shouted this at the same time!

 Volume 11 2004 Chapter 760 Destiny

    Faced with this situation, Chelsea's players wanted to resist because they were professional players and had their own pride¡ª¡ªbut Mourinho quickly crushed their resistance.

    Every minute, someone changes, and both the players who come on and off the field appear to be slow. Although Ibrahimovic received a yellow card for being too slow when he came off the field, no one cares about this anymore.  .

    After three substitutions, the game entered stoppage time, and this time was only three minutes.

    When three minutes of stoppage time were played on the sidelines, the Newcastle fans in the stands spontaneously started the countdown in unison!

    "One hundred and eighty, one hundred and seventy-nine" Everyone was shouting happily, because if they didn't shout, they had no other way to express their excitement!

    "The league championship is ours." Williams, who was in charge of the live broadcast, choked up and said: "From 1927 to 2005, a full seventy-eight years, Newcastle will finally usher in their own league championship! Seventy-eight years  Years are enough to turn a babbling baby into an old man with frosty temples. In the whole of Newcastle, and even in the whole of England, there are probably not many people who have ever seen the league championship 78 years ago with their own eyes. Now let us!  The camera turns to the south stand, and in the center of that stand, there is a special group of fans."

    The camera quickly turned to the stand that Williams was pointing to. When the camera turned there.  Everyone watching this game held their breath almost simultaneously.

    The Newcastle fans at the scene were all Newcastle fans wearing black and white, and the fans in this stand were no exception. However, compared with other stands, the fans in this stand looked much whiter.

    In this area of ??the stands, there are all gray-haired old fans!  It was only then that the fans watching the game on TV discovered that the South Stand was usually where Newcastle's craziest and most loyal fans gathered.  It seemed much quieter during the game today, and the TV cameras unusually did not scan the stands today!

    "Pei is indeed the most unique chairman in the Premier League." Lineker sighed and said to Lawrenson and Hansen: "He told us in advance. Let the broadcast cameras not put the South Stand on the screen  A very whimsical, but very attractive proposition.¡±

    "Yes, no one will give up this proposal. Linley." Laurenson rarely disagreed with Lineker, but they said these words outside the microphone.  will not be heard by other viewers.  Because when the live camera turned to the South Stand, the director automatically switched the audio to Williams' side. This was also the condition attached to Pei Wei's proposal to the BBC.

    "Even if I am not a Newcastle fan, I will be extremely shocked when I see this scene." Hansen nodded: "Even if I knew it in advance, after seeing this scene, I am extremely moved. I can even imagine that Newcastle fans now  The mood at this time.¡±

    At this time, Williams was speaking in a very emotional tone: "These are Newcastle fans who were recruited from all over Newcastle and were born before 1927. They have all experienced those touching days.  After seventy-eight years without a championship, Newcastle's most loyal fans Due to their health and age, most of them have not watched the game live for a long time, but Newcastle Club used all their strength to watch the game.  Invite them to the scene. Provide them with all services for free. Newcastle people are united. Today will be the happiest day in our seventy-eight years!

    Perhaps it was God¡¯s arrangement that after Williams¡¯ words, referee Bohr blew the whistle that ended the game!

    At that moment, a forest of arms stood up in the stands, and huge cheers erupted in the stands of St. James' Park, all over Newcastle, and even in countless bars across England!

    Shearer knelt down on the bench. Although he did not play in this game, it did not hinder his excitement and joy!

    Nine years, a whole nine years!  From the day Blackburn moved to his hometown team Newcastle, he has been looking forward to the arrival of this championship!  It is a pity that although he scored countless goals on the court, he still could not bring even a championship to Newcastle, let alone a league championship!  Sometimes he even despairs, maybe he will never be able to win a championship for his hometown team!

    But since last year, he finally started to change!  League Cup winner, Champions League winner, plus today's League winner!  Hiller no longer has any extravagant desires, and all of this is around him.??Brought by two people!

    "Chairman! Coach! Thank you, thank you!"

    This shooter, who has always been as tough as Bruce Willis in English football, burst into tears at this moment.

    Pei Wei and Mourinho, who were holding arms and laughing while watching other players and assistant coaches celebrating wildly on the field, looked at each other and smiled. Pei Wei let go of his hand and helped Shearer up: "Alan, thank you for what? Winning the championship  Yes, it¡¯s you and your teammates. Without your efforts, no matter how rich I am, or if Jose can command games again, we still won¡¯t be able to win these championships Get up, Alan, everyone is watching you.  , Our Angel of the North is a tough guy who never sheds a tear."

    Shearer stood up and calmed down his mood, but he knew that Pei Wei's words were just to comfort him. If Pei Wei hadn't brought so many strong teammates, if it hadn't been for Mourinho's strategic command, Newcastle would have been  How can we win the league championship this season?  You must know that Chelsea is extremely strong this season.

    "Okay, Alan, let's watch them celebrate together." Pei Wei put his hand on Shearer's shoulder immediately. Although for Pei Wei, who is only 1.7 meters tall, it is difficult for Pei Wei, who is 1.83 meters tall, to put his shoulder on Shearer's shoulders:  "We are old and can't celebrate like their young people. Just take a look."

    Hiller was immediately speechless, thinking to himself, boss, are you hinting at something?  Do you want me to retire immediately? Otherwise, what will I do when I get older?

    While the three of them were watching the celebrations on and off the field with great interest, a voice rang from the side.

    "Jos¨¦, Pei, Alan, congratulations to you."

    The three of them turned their heads and immediately saw Benitez¡¯s smiling face.

    After the game, the Chelsea players quickly returned to their dressing room. They didn't want to watch Newcastle's crazy celebration, which was not a pleasant feeling¡ª¡ªbut Benitez stayed.

    "Raphael, aren't you confused by the blow? How can you still laugh so happily after losing the league championship?" Pei Wei asked strangely: "Aren't you afraid that Chelsea fans will think you are deliberately letting off steam and throw Molotov cocktails at your house?  "

    "Winning and losing are commonplace in military affairs." Benitez shrugged: "You guys play better, what can you do if you lose? In the world of professional football, there is no permanent victory. I just want to congratulate you.  Friends, okay?"

    "Okay, of course." Mourinho laughed: "I also want to congratulate you in advance. If I can't win the Champions League in ten days, I hope you can win it."

    "Haha" Benitez laughed twice, suddenly his face changed, and immediately said: "You guys celebrate your victory slowly I have to go to the locker room to comfort my players."

    After finishing speaking, Benitez left quickly. Pei Wei curled his lips and said, "It seems that Rafael was hit hard."

    As soon as he said this, Pei Wei, who turned around, was immediately shocked, because the celebrating Newcastle players seemed to think this was not enough, and a group of people rushed towards Pei Wei and the three of them!

    "Damn it Raphael! You didn't remind us!"

    Pei Wei only had time to shout, before he was surrounded by several players and was suddenly thrown into the air!

    Mourinho and Shearer did not escape such a fate. A boss, a head coach, and the most respected captain. These three people are the symbol and soul of Newcastle. At this time, other players can only use this method.  to express your excitement.

    When captain Shearer raised the league championship trophy high in the center of St. James' Park, the entire Newcastle let out thunderous cheers at the same time.

    ????????????????????????????????¡¯It¡¯s hard for outsiders to imagine the bitterness contained in this burst of cheers if they haven¡¯t been there.

    Pei Wei stood by with a smile and clapped softly. At this time, his heart was filled with the pride of making history. I filled a regret in the history of the Premier League. If it weren't for me, maybe Newcastle would continue to sink.

    At this time, he thought of Chinese football, which had a similar fate to Newcastle.

    Since I can reverse the fate of Newcastle, then I can reverse the fate of Chinese football!  Today's Chinese football is no longer what it was in history. They are the Asian team that has created the best results in the World Cup. They have the first league in Asia. At the same time, the national division league including high school football has begun in full swing. The league  It can create wealth, train new talents, and national teams at all levels can achieve satisfactory results in world competitions. After the establishment of the Chinese Super League, Chinese football has developed more smoothly.

    ¡°Chinese football needs a lot of?Take off, but steady development.  "Pei Wei thought silently in his heart: "Even if I spend my whole life, I must let Chinese football develop on the current track Time is still long.  "

    ¡°There is still much to do.¡±

 Volume 11, 2004 Chapter 761 The Never-Ending Game

    one year later.

    Germany, Hamburg AOL Stadium.

    The Italian players hugged and celebrated wildly. Luca Toni, who performed well in this game and scored two goals, walked towards Nie Fei, who was sitting motionless on the court, and stretched out his hand to him.

    "Luca, there is no need to comfort me." Nie Fei's eyes were indifferent: "Italy performed better and deserved to win."

    "I'm not here to comfort you." Tony laughed: "I just want to ask you which stand is the chairman. Ivan and Fabio and I want to thank him, because without him, the three of us would not be able to  Possibly at the World Cup and Marco, although he is in the stands now, I think he feels the same as us."

    Nie Fei laughed. Indeed, in this Italian national team, there are four players who have played for Yunjia Tianyu, and all of these four players are the main players!

    Toni, Gattuso and Grosso all played in this game. If Materazzi had not received a red card in the last quarter-finals against Australia, he should also have a place in this game -  - After Nesta was absent due to injury, Materazzi became the first choice to partner Cannavaro.

    "Nuo, it's in the box of the stand." Nie Fei pointed to the stand near the studio.

    Tony called Gattuso and Grosso to leave. Nie Fei sighed, turned around and pulled up Messi who was sitting on the ground: "Little Messi, don't be sadyou still have a future."

    The World Cup quarter-finals, dubbed the "Yunjia Tianyu Civil War" by the Chinese media, ended with Italy defeating China 3-2 and entering the semi-finals. The Chinese team failed to replicate the miracle of four years ago and reached the semi-finals.  , but the results in the quarterfinals also tied the North Korean team's best result in the World Cup held by an Asian team in other continents in 1966.

    The reason why it is called the "Yunjia Tianyu Civil War" by the Chinese media is because in this game, Italy and China, both sides, have many players who have played for Yunjia Tianyu.

    Needless to say, Italy¡¯s four players.  In the Chinese national team, it is almost possible to form a Yunjia Tianyu all-star team - two of the three goalkeepers are from Yunjia Tianyu, Chen Wei, who plays for Yunjia Tianyu, and Chu Ran, who is loaned to Naples by Inter Milan, and defender  Zhu Guosheng, Du Wei, Sun Chenghai, midfielders Zhang Yiming, Deco, Li Fang, Nie Fei, Aylin, forwards Adriano and Messi are all stars who came out of Yunjia Tianyu. From this game alone,  It can be seen that Yunjia Tianyu is the best club in Asia.

    Whenever Chinese fans think about this.  It reminds me of a person who, as the club chairman, has become the most important person in Chinese football.

    That person is naturally the former Chairman of Yunjia Tianyu, former Honorary Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association, former FIFA Executive Committee member, and current Chairman of the Premier League Newcastle Club Pei Wei.

    "Alas, we stopped in the quarterfinals What a pity." In the box of the stands.  Xu Li smiled and said to Pei Wei sitting next to him.

    Pei Wei shrugged his shoulders: "Anyone who can enter the quarterfinals will not be a weak team. We can't expect to always encounter less strong opponents like the last World Cup. To be honest, between us and these world-class teams  There are still huge gaps that will take time to close."

    "Time" Xu Li smiled bitterly: "That's right. European football has developed for more than a hundred years, and we have only developed for more than ten years. It's a pity. I don't know if I can see Chinese football become world-class in my lifetime."

    "Old Xu. You are in very good health now." Pei Wei smiled: "Besides, now we are second-rate even if we are not first-rate in the world. We are the absolute hegemon in Asia. Look how easily we qualified this time!  As long as there is good hope, that is enough. Besides, did those revolutionary martyrs in the past expect to see the country's strength with their own eyes? But they still did it Although what we are doing now is not like revolutionary martyrs.  The things we do are important, but someone always has to do it You should have a higher awareness than me about this."

    "Haha. Yes, you are right." Xu Li laughed loudly: "It seems that I have to work hard for a few more years."

    "That's true" Pei Wei nodded: "The current Chinese Football Association still needs you to be in charge I can help you with some things outside. How to coordinate internally and develop smoothly is up to you, Lao Xu.  Task."

    A year is not a long time, but a short time is not a short time.  During this period many things happened.

    After winning the league championship.  Newcastle's performance in the season before the World Cup was not very good, and they were overtaken by Chelsea in the league.  In the Champions League, they also entered the quarterfinals and were eliminated by Barcelona, ??the final winner.The first gain was to win an FA Cup that was better than nothing, but Newcastle fans seemed very happy with this championship.

    There are many reasons for this result. The media and fans generally believe that the biggest reason for Newcastle's decline in performance this season is because they lost their main forward Swedish Ibrahimovic before the start of the season.

    Inter Milan, who are hungry for talents, offered a high price of 50 million euros to acquire Ibrahimovic before the start of this season. After Ibrahimovic has gained enough honors in Newcastle, he also hopes to join Inter Milan, his favorite team since childhood.  After weighing the pros and cons, Pei Wei and Mourinho agreed to the acquisition, and the transfer revenue of 50 million euros made Ibrahimovic the largest transfer revenue in Newcastle's history.

    After losing Ibrahimovic, Newcastle introduced Spanish striker David Villa, and England midfielder Carrick also became a part of Newcastle. In the new season, they performed reasonably well, but they seemed unable to make up for the impact of Ibrahimovic's departure.  land loss.

    However, Pei Wei is not dissatisfied with Newcastle's performance this season. He has always valued the team's long-term development. For him, Newcastle's honors came too quickly in the first two seasons, and now it is time to increase his heritage.  when.

    Newcastle has booked Messi, who became a Chinese national a year ago. During this year, Messi has played a lot on behalf of the Chinese national team and has become Adriano's partner in the forward line of the Chinese national team. After the World Cup  , he will join Newcastle. Pei Wei believes that after having Drogba, Villa and Messi, Newcastle's forward line has enough ability to break the door of any team.

    Shearer announced his retirement at the end of this season. After retiring, he became Mourinho's assistant coach. His main task was to assist Mourinho in managing the locker room. With Shearer's prestige, it was easy to do this.  .

    Newcastle has become a very important club in the Premier League, and Chinese football has also become the representative of Asian football. Pei Wei feels that his efforts over the past ten years have finally yielded considerable results.

    Just when I was thinking of this, there was a gentle knock on the door outside the box.

    Pei Wei stood up and opened the door.

    "Marco! Did you find it here? It's not easy." Seeing Materazzi with his three children at the door, Pei Wei couldn't help laughing, and then said hello to Daniella next to him.

    "I know you are here, so I came here to see you."

    Materazzi, who was unable to participate in this game because he was sent off in the last game against Australia, said with a smile.

    "Come in." Pei Wei welcomed them in: "You came to see me after the gameare you afraid of what others will say? Marco, you have become so careful now."

    Xu Li stood up: "You guys talk slowly I have to go to the locker room."

    After Xu Li left, Materazzi smiled sheepishly: "I've wanted to come to visit you for a long time, and now I can finally come openly I think the three of them have the same idea as me." Matt  Lacy pointed to the glass window of the box.

    Pei Wei turned around and saw Tony, Grosso and Gattuso running under the stands and waving to the box.

    Pei Wei happily waved to them: "You have not forgotten me After the World Cup, I invite you to get together, as well as those in the Chinese national team who have been teammates with you before In a blink of an eye  , It¡¯s been eleven years since I first saw you.¡±

    "Yeah eleven years" Materazzi couldn't help but feel a little lost. At the beginning of 1995, when Pei Wei came to see him for the first time he was just in his early twenties at that time.  He was young at a young age, but now he is already a veteran-level figure.

    After chatting for a few more words, Materazzi took his wife and children to leave. He was going to join his national team. For the Chinese team, the World Cup was over, and for the Italian team,  It's far from over yet.

    Pei Wei was the only one left again.

    Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the box, Pei Wei folded his hands and took a deep breath.

    Just two days ago, Su Mei gave birth to a second son for Pei Wei, so she could not come to watch the game with Pei Wei. With a bit of prank, Pei Wei gave the second son a nickname, "  Yue Yue".

    With the eldest son traveling through time and the second son traveling across time, and Pei Wei¡¯s legendary experience, it¡¯s hard to guarantee that no one will think of traveling through time - now in Chinese online novels, the word time traveling has become commonplace.

    If this is a novel, the endtime?

    "It won't end." Pei Wei breathed out leisurely: "If this is a novel, it will never end At least before the end of my life, the ending will not come. Even if my life ends, China  The development of football will continue, this is a game that will never end.¡±

    (Complete book) Piao Tian This work is recommended by registered members of Literature

 Volume 11 2004 Postscript

    Before I knew it, it was another year and four months.  "The domain name of this website is <strong>Piaotian</strong> spelled out as piaotia. Please remember the domain name of this website!"

    Since the first chapter of "Rebirth 1994: Football Storm" was uploaded at the end of August 2007, as of yesterday, it has been exactly one year and four months that Lao Guo's second football novel has been completed.

    Unlike the lingering feelings and reluctance to part with "The King of Football in China" when I finished it, when I finished it, I let out a sigh of relief, feeling deeply tired, deeply tired, and sighing deeply.

    If "Chinese Football King" is a personal inspirational novel with a fairy tale color, Lao Guo himself brought happiness to the readers and brothers during the creation process of this book, and also brought yy pleasure to himself.  , then the creative process of "Rebirth 1994: Football Storm", for Lao Guo, was no different from a painful baptism and soul torture.

    When I wrote "Chinese Football King", I was really stupid and naive.

    Some things, if you don¡¯t think about them carefully, may not matter, but the deeper you think about them, the more desperate you become.

    Because we are awake, we are in pain, and because we are confused, we are happy.

    The game of Chinese football will never end. Maybe on the day when all of us are no longer alive, we will not be able to see the scene of Chinese football winning the World Cup, but this is not important. What is important is that even in this torturous time  In the process, we can¡¯t even see a glimmer of hope.

    But I still want to write about Chinese football. At least in the illusory world, we also need to get some comfort and see some hope.

    The saddest thing about people is that they cannot see hope.

    I originally only planned to write about one million words for this book, but due to the strong support from my brothers, when I finally finished it, I calculated that it had surpassed the more than 2.3 million words of "Chinese Football King" and reached  It contains about 2.6 million words.

    "It took me two years and two months to write "Chinese Football King", which is ten months longer than this book. This is probably the thing I am most proud of.

    Originally, according to the outline, I did not plan to write "Europe". The original outline was that starting from the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the A-A cycle lasted for ten years and finally ended. Even at the beginning, I planned to use "Ten Years"  " came to be the name of this book, but the editor denounced it as a "street name", and then the current name came into being.

    For the European chapter, it was very painful for me to write it. Now that I think about it, maybe ending it ten years later would be a better choice.  I hope I still have the enthusiasm to modify it in the future.

    The popularity of this book makes me very happy. It at least proves that among Qidian readers who like to read football novels, there are many people who still have hope for Chinese football. However, the reality makes me despair. If Chinese football continues to be so bad,  How many people will have feelings for this once haunting term?

    As Pei Wei said in the book, some things always have to be done by someone. I am not that great, but I also want to do something I think I should do, such as writing about thankless Chinese football.

    The next book has been decided, and it will be about football. It can also be seen as a sequel to "Rebirth 1994: Football Storm", or it can be seen as a ** story.

    The new book will be uploaded around February, if it is not shot by the editor.

    In addition, I kindly ask everyone to put "Rebirth 1994: Football Storm" into your ordinary bookshelf, so that you will see the news of the new book as soon as possible, because after the book is completed, the VIP chapters cannot be released, and the public version  Updates will not be displayed in the VIP bookshelf.

    Brothers, let¡¯s meet again in the next book. It has been four years since I started writing the book at the starting point, because my child is also over four years old.

    Finally, I would like to say thank you to everyone. I am sincerely grateful. Without your support, Lao Guo would not have become a veteran who has already completed two VIP novels. Days and nights in the past four years have been the happiest and most fulfilling for me.  days.

    Goodbye, I love you, this love is second only to my family.